February 19, 2012
Richard Stevens:
Bryan Ehlmann and I decided to search one last time (perhaps) for the Greater Roadrunner at Dinosaur Ridge (Alameda Blvd, Jefferson County).
We hiked several miles up both sides of the ridge and the trail above the ridge. Then scoped the hillside below. The Greater Roadrunner was not found.
A stop at nearby Red Rocks Park found 3 species of Rosy Finches and the Golden-crowned Sparrow (in a 15 minute stop).
After lunch, we headed east to Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Adams). A walk along the windbreak from ponds 5 to 8 was quite productive.
Best birds were two Long-eared Owls!
We also encountered Dark-eyed Juncos, many Robins, a Virginia Rail (heard only), Red-tailed Hawks, a Cooper's Hawk and Great Horned Owl.
No Short-eared Owls appeared at dusk.
We later found a Barn Owl at Barr Lake (using my night vision binoculars).
Richard Stevens:
Bryan Ehlmann and I decided to search one last time (perhaps) for the Greater Roadrunner at Dinosaur Ridge (Alameda Blvd, Jefferson County).
We hiked several miles up both sides of the ridge and the trail above the ridge. Then scoped the hillside below. The Greater Roadrunner was not found.
A stop at nearby Red Rocks Park found 3 species of Rosy Finches and the Golden-crowned Sparrow (in a 15 minute stop).
After lunch, we headed east to Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Adams). A walk along the windbreak from ponds 5 to 8 was quite productive.
Best birds were two Long-eared Owls!
We also encountered Dark-eyed Juncos, many Robins, a Virginia Rail (heard only), Red-tailed Hawks, a Cooper's Hawk and Great Horned Owl.
No Short-eared Owls appeared at dusk.
We later found a Barn Owl at Barr Lake (using my night vision binoculars).
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