Monday, March 12, 2012

Return to Banner Lakes Wildlife Area

March 12, 2012

Richard Stevens:

Rebecca Kosten, Bryan & Sue Ehlmann and I sought a place for an afternoon walk. We again chose Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Weld County). The area will be closing soon to provide undisturbed habitat for nesting birds. Our hike was along the north side windbreak between Ponds 5 and 8.

Many American Robins still roam the windbreak, especially the Russian Olive trees. A Great Horned Owl perched in one of the taller cottonwoods. The two Long-eared Owls were relocated. Dark-eyed Juncos were second in numbers to the American Robins. Only two Horned Larks were observed.

It was a pleasant walk and end to a mild winter day! No Short-eared Owls appeared at dusk.

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