November 10, 2011
Richard Stevens:
Four of us (Bryan & Sue Ehlmann and Rebecca Kosten) headed into the mountains for a last check on the Park County trio of lakes near Highways 24 & 285 before they freeze over for the winter.
Antero Reservoir was almost frozen over, no uncommon birds. Spinney Mountain Reservoir was the most interesting with 2 White-winged Scoters, a Surf Scoter and Common Loons. Nearby Eleven Mile Reservoir had a Surf Scoter and Common Loon.
After dark, we searched for owls up Phantom Canyon; without success. A stop at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area (Fremont County) was a little more interesting. We found a Northern Pygmy-Owl near the most western parking area. Several Townsend's Solitaires called during our whole visit.
Richard Stevens:
Four of us (Bryan & Sue Ehlmann and Rebecca Kosten) headed into the mountains for a last check on the Park County trio of lakes near Highways 24 & 285 before they freeze over for the winter.
Antero Reservoir was almost frozen over, no uncommon birds. Spinney Mountain Reservoir was the most interesting with 2 White-winged Scoters, a Surf Scoter and Common Loons. Nearby Eleven Mile Reservoir had a Surf Scoter and Common Loon.
After dark, we searched for owls up Phantom Canyon; without success. A stop at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area (Fremont County) was a little more interesting. We found a Northern Pygmy-Owl near the most western parking area. Several Townsend's Solitaires called during our whole visit.
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