October 26, 2012
Richard Stevens:
A Vermilion Flycatcher report at Barr Lake (Adams County) came to us late yesterday afternoon. Bryan Ehlmann and I headed over for a look. It was not found where reported at the horse trailer parking area. We also hiked the Prairie Trail to the southern border of the park. No sign of a Vermilion Flycatcher. Note: the sex of the bird was not given (males are red, females brown).
The Harris's Sparrow was observed in the bushes by the old farm equipment behind the Visitor's Center.
In the afternoon, Rebecca Kosten and I drove over to Rocky Mountain Arsenal for a hike in the sunshine. When we arrived the two Harris's Sparrows were below the eastern feeder north of the Contact Station (the old Visitor's Center).
A walk around Mary Lake did not find any Swamp Sparrows (only a couple of Northern Flickers). We scoped Lake Ladora from the western parking area and found a female/immature type Surf Scoter.
The road south of Lake Ladora is now open to the public and we drove it (6th Avenue). We stopped at the southwestern corner of Lake Ladora and played recordings of Swamp Sparrow, Virginia Rail, Sora and Marsh Wren. One out of four was not bad. A Swamp Sparrow popped out of the cattails for us!
The newly opened road allows views of Lower Derby Lake (which until now was not accessible to the public). Hundreds of ducks swan on the swallow lake. Unfortunately no uncommon waterfowl. We did see dozens of Ruddy Ducks, one Canvasback and several Redheads.
Other than White tailed and Mule Deer, the rest of the drive to the eastern end of 6th Avenue was uneventful.
A quick hike over to the Rod & Gun Club bird blind found a Hermit Thrush hiding underneath the blind!
Richard Stevens:
A Vermilion Flycatcher report at Barr Lake (Adams County) came to us late yesterday afternoon. Bryan Ehlmann and I headed over for a look. It was not found where reported at the horse trailer parking area. We also hiked the Prairie Trail to the southern border of the park. No sign of a Vermilion Flycatcher. Note: the sex of the bird was not given (males are red, females brown).
The Harris's Sparrow was observed in the bushes by the old farm equipment behind the Visitor's Center.
In the afternoon, Rebecca Kosten and I drove over to Rocky Mountain Arsenal for a hike in the sunshine. When we arrived the two Harris's Sparrows were below the eastern feeder north of the Contact Station (the old Visitor's Center).
A walk around Mary Lake did not find any Swamp Sparrows (only a couple of Northern Flickers). We scoped Lake Ladora from the western parking area and found a female/immature type Surf Scoter.
The road south of Lake Ladora is now open to the public and we drove it (6th Avenue). We stopped at the southwestern corner of Lake Ladora and played recordings of Swamp Sparrow, Virginia Rail, Sora and Marsh Wren. One out of four was not bad. A Swamp Sparrow popped out of the cattails for us!
The newly opened road allows views of Lower Derby Lake (which until now was not accessible to the public). Hundreds of ducks swan on the swallow lake. Unfortunately no uncommon waterfowl. We did see dozens of Ruddy Ducks, one Canvasback and several Redheads.
Other than White tailed and Mule Deer, the rest of the drive to the eastern end of 6th Avenue was uneventful.
A quick hike over to the Rod & Gun Club bird blind found a Hermit Thrush hiding underneath the blind!
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