September 16, 2015
Richard Stevens:
Bryan Ehlmann and I birded Flagler Reservoir (Kit Carson County) just after sunrise. Winds were 8 mph, gusts to 12 mph; temperature was 58 degrees.
In two hours, we found a Northern Waterthrush, Cassin's Vireo and Brown Thrasher along the eastern and southern sides. Two Eastern Bluebirds and a White-throated Sparrow were near the northeastern corner. A Red-bellied Woodpecker and Marsh Wren were below the dam.
Our next stop of the day was Fairview Cemetery in Burlington (Kit Carson). A Blue-headed Vireo was in the evergreens at the southwest corner. Two Red Crossbills were a surprise sighting. A Townsend's Warbler and Great Horned Owl were also in the cemetery. Great-tailed Grackles (8) were across the highway.
After lunch (91 degrees at 3:00 pm), we finally arrived at Bonny Reservoir (Yuma). Winds were 13+ mph; gusts to 22 mph. Highlights were a Northern Cardinal and Long-eared Owl near Foster's Grove. Four Wild Turkey walked CR 3, west of Foster's Grove. Stalker Pond was quiet. A Bell's Vireo was in the trees along County Road 2. No birds were at the infamous CR 2 corner (first right turn east of Hwy 385).
A Philadelphia Vireo was the highlight of the day at wagon wheel Campgrounds. At dusk, we got a Common Poorwill to respond to our recording (would have preferred a Whip-poor-will). An Eastern Screech-Owl called about 60 minutes after sunset.
Richard Stevens:
Bryan Ehlmann and I birded Flagler Reservoir (Kit Carson County) just after sunrise. Winds were 8 mph, gusts to 12 mph; temperature was 58 degrees.
In two hours, we found a Northern Waterthrush, Cassin's Vireo and Brown Thrasher along the eastern and southern sides. Two Eastern Bluebirds and a White-throated Sparrow were near the northeastern corner. A Red-bellied Woodpecker and Marsh Wren were below the dam.
Our next stop of the day was Fairview Cemetery in Burlington (Kit Carson). A Blue-headed Vireo was in the evergreens at the southwest corner. Two Red Crossbills were a surprise sighting. A Townsend's Warbler and Great Horned Owl were also in the cemetery. Great-tailed Grackles (8) were across the highway.
After lunch (91 degrees at 3:00 pm), we finally arrived at Bonny Reservoir (Yuma). Winds were 13+ mph; gusts to 22 mph. Highlights were a Northern Cardinal and Long-eared Owl near Foster's Grove. Four Wild Turkey walked CR 3, west of Foster's Grove. Stalker Pond was quiet. A Bell's Vireo was in the trees along County Road 2. No birds were at the infamous CR 2 corner (first right turn east of Hwy 385).
A Philadelphia Vireo was the highlight of the day at wagon wheel Campgrounds. At dusk, we got a Common Poorwill to respond to our recording (would have preferred a Whip-poor-will). An Eastern Screech-Owl called about 60 minutes after sunset.
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