February 6, 2014
Richard Stevens:
After spending yesterday indoors (8 degrees, 10 mph winds), some fresh air and birding were much needed.
I stopped by Aurora Reservoir (Arapahoe County) twice. Just before noon, the temperature was -1 degrees. The only uncommon gulls found were two Lesser Black-backed Gulls at the west end of the dam.
I returned after visiting with Bill Cryder who lives south of the reservoir. At 3:00 pm, the temperature now was -7 degrees. Only one of the Lesser Black-backed Gulls was still there. My stay only lasted less than 30 minutes before giving up in the wind chill.
A drive around the DIA Owl Loop did not find any owls. Horned Larks numbered about 410+; again, I missed any Lapland Longspurs that might have been in the area.
Raptor species were represented by Ferruginous, Rough-legged, Red-tailed Hawks and two American Kestrels.
Warmer weather is expected soon!
Richard Stevens:
After spending yesterday indoors (8 degrees, 10 mph winds), some fresh air and birding were much needed.
I stopped by Aurora Reservoir (Arapahoe County) twice. Just before noon, the temperature was -1 degrees. The only uncommon gulls found were two Lesser Black-backed Gulls at the west end of the dam.
I returned after visiting with Bill Cryder who lives south of the reservoir. At 3:00 pm, the temperature now was -7 degrees. Only one of the Lesser Black-backed Gulls was still there. My stay only lasted less than 30 minutes before giving up in the wind chill.
A drive around the DIA Owl Loop did not find any owls. Horned Larks numbered about 410+; again, I missed any Lapland Longspurs that might have been in the area.
Raptor species were represented by Ferruginous, Rough-legged, Red-tailed Hawks and two American Kestrels.
Warmer weather is expected soon!
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