April 21, 2016
Richard Stevens:
Temperatures reached the middle 60s today. Winds were calm until late afternoon. Anemometer readings were 5 mph at 6:00 pm
I returned to Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve for yet another search for the Eastern Phoebe. In two hours, I again was not able to find the bird.
The highlight was a quite whitish Barn Owl along the eastern side of the Northern Pond (of three) at the Preserve.
I literally walk underneath the owl. Noticing movement above me, I look up to see the Barn Owl not 15 feet away. Knowing what would happen; I stayed still and watched the owl for a good 5+ minutes. When I reached for my camera, the owl of course flew away. It flew toward the farmhouse northwest of the pond.
Other birds encountered included Northern Rough-winged Swallows, Barn Swallows, a Hermit Thrush & an Orange-crowned Warbler.
Six Burrowing Owls were found along the DIA Owl Loop (Adams/Denver) on my way home. No Short-eared Owls appeared.
Richard Stevens:
Temperatures reached the middle 60s today. Winds were calm until late afternoon. Anemometer readings were 5 mph at 6:00 pm
I returned to Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve for yet another search for the Eastern Phoebe. In two hours, I again was not able to find the bird.
The highlight was a quite whitish Barn Owl along the eastern side of the Northern Pond (of three) at the Preserve.
I literally walk underneath the owl. Noticing movement above me, I look up to see the Barn Owl not 15 feet away. Knowing what would happen; I stayed still and watched the owl for a good 5+ minutes. When I reached for my camera, the owl of course flew away. It flew toward the farmhouse northwest of the pond.
Other birds encountered included Northern Rough-winged Swallows, Barn Swallows, a Hermit Thrush & an Orange-crowned Warbler.
Six Burrowing Owls were found along the DIA Owl Loop (Adams/Denver) on my way home. No Short-eared Owls appeared.
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