Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Another Search for Sprague's Pipits

October 3, 2010

Richard Stevens:

Bryan Ehlmann and I continued our search for Sprague's Pipits today. The search wandered through Kit Carson, Washington, Lincoln and Elbert Counties. Unfortunately, none could be found. The day was much different from the past two days. Winds were 10+ mph, gusts to 19 mph; temperatures in the high 80s to 90s; it felt hot.

We decided against driving farther south to see if any shorebirds were on Sheridan Lake (it was dry the last time I passed by it). A 30 minute search for Inca Doves in Kit Carson did not turn up any.

Birding was not unsuccessful. A stop at Kinney Lake Wildlife Area (Lincoln) found a beautiful Sedge Wren calling. It took about 20 minutes for him to pop out of the weeds, and then he gave us great looks.

Karval Reservoir Wildlife Area (Lincoln) added a Field Sparrow and Eastern Phoebe to our day list. Hugo Reservoir was a bust.

Dickcissels and Bobolinks are probably long gone from Colorado for the year. We checked out the Elbert County Road fields anyway; without success.

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