Friday, May 16, 2014

Some Great Birds in a Snowstorm, Marston Reservoir

May 11, 2014

Richard Stevens:

Winds were 14+ mph, gusts to 21 mph.  Light snow felt when we left the house.  It came down more heavy by 2:00 pm.

Visibility was poor when Rebecca and I arrived at Marston Reservoir (Denver County).  Fortunately most of the shorebirds were close to the northeastern shore.

Through the falling snow we found the two Ruddy Turnstones and four of the six Black-bellied Plovers reported previously.

While watching the shorebirds, a Bonaparte's Gull flew across our view.

The Ruddy Turnstones walked toward the eastern shore and disappeared below the hill.  Relocating them would take some patience!

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