January 12, 2013
Richard Stevens:
Jürgen Lehnert and I searched for additional target birds today. At 7:30 am, the temperature was 7 degrees along the South Platte River. At 11:30 am, it was 0 degrees when we drove through the Eisenhower Tunnel. We did not know at the time, that those were the high temperatures we would see today. Rabbit ears pass was -6 degrees and the drive from Steamboat Springs after dark saw temperatures at -11 until we returned to Denver (where is was a warm 2 degrees).
We walked the South Platte River (Adams County) from York to the inlet drainage at the water treatment plant. Eight Rusty Blackbirds were on the near shore just south of the Clear Creek Footbridge (just far south of the I270 Highway Bridge). Several adult Black-crowned Night-Herons, Wilson's Snipes and a Killdeer were also interesting.
We arrived at Red Rocks Park (Jefferson) around 9:30 am (where it was 5 degrees). Fortunately, the Golden-crowned Sparrow made an appearance below the Trading Post platform feeder soon after our arrival. Many Dark-eyed Juncos and a few Black-capped Chickadees were observed. No Common Redpolls or Rosy Finches appeared.
As we passed through Silverthorne 42 Barrow's Goldeneyes were counted on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant (Summit).
Kremmling (Grand County) had much bird activity. Common Redpolls were quite common at the sites reported yesterday by Forrest Luke. We added a couple of locations ourselves. Total count was at least 160 birds. A very white Redpoll with white upper rump and little/no streaking on the undertail coverts was a good candidate for a Hoary Redpoll.
The highest number of Common Redpolls was at the feeder behind a house near Gore Avenue and Ninth Streets (viewed from 9th). The Rosy Finches count here was 14 Black, 4 Brown-capped and the rest Gray-crowned.
Next, we headed to Steamboat Springs (Routt) by way of Rabbit Ears Pass. No American Three-toed Woodpecker or White-winged Crossbills were found at a couple of stops along the Pass in Grand County.
We continued to Steamboat and missed Bohemian Waxwings and Grouse. A few Common Redpolls were observed around town.
After dark a colorful fireworks show was presented on the Ski Area Slopes!
Richard Stevens:
Jürgen Lehnert and I searched for additional target birds today. At 7:30 am, the temperature was 7 degrees along the South Platte River. At 11:30 am, it was 0 degrees when we drove through the Eisenhower Tunnel. We did not know at the time, that those were the high temperatures we would see today. Rabbit ears pass was -6 degrees and the drive from Steamboat Springs after dark saw temperatures at -11 until we returned to Denver (where is was a warm 2 degrees).
We walked the South Platte River (Adams County) from York to the inlet drainage at the water treatment plant. Eight Rusty Blackbirds were on the near shore just south of the Clear Creek Footbridge (just far south of the I270 Highway Bridge). Several adult Black-crowned Night-Herons, Wilson's Snipes and a Killdeer were also interesting.
We arrived at Red Rocks Park (Jefferson) around 9:30 am (where it was 5 degrees). Fortunately, the Golden-crowned Sparrow made an appearance below the Trading Post platform feeder soon after our arrival. Many Dark-eyed Juncos and a few Black-capped Chickadees were observed. No Common Redpolls or Rosy Finches appeared.
As we passed through Silverthorne 42 Barrow's Goldeneyes were counted on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant (Summit).
Kremmling (Grand County) had much bird activity. Common Redpolls were quite common at the sites reported yesterday by Forrest Luke. We added a couple of locations ourselves. Total count was at least 160 birds. A very white Redpoll with white upper rump and little/no streaking on the undertail coverts was a good candidate for a Hoary Redpoll.
The highest number of Common Redpolls was at the feeder behind a house near Gore Avenue and Ninth Streets (viewed from 9th). The Rosy Finches count here was 14 Black, 4 Brown-capped and the rest Gray-crowned.
Next, we headed to Steamboat Springs (Routt) by way of Rabbit Ears Pass. No American Three-toed Woodpecker or White-winged Crossbills were found at a couple of stops along the Pass in Grand County.
We continued to Steamboat and missed Bohemian Waxwings and Grouse. A few Common Redpolls were observed around town.
After dark a colorful fireworks show was presented on the Ski Area Slopes!
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