April 27, 2016
Richard Stevens:
First thing in the morning, Terry Michaels and I decided to checkout Jackson Reservoir (Morgan County). While nothing uncommon was on or over the water, we enjoyed success at the western Campgrounds.
A Nashville Warbler followed a flock of 14 Yellow-rumped Warblers. Later an Ovenbird was discovered in the wet riparian area near Pelican Campgrounds. Two Long-eared Owls remained in the thicker woods.
I returned to Barr Lake (Adams) in the afternoon. It was colder than yesterday with temperatures not reaching 60 degrees. Winds were calm during my three hour walk.
I took a camera along in case of running into a rare bird. For the most part, I just wanted to enjoy the birds (seen and heard).
When I entered the park, a Western Kingbird was hawking bugs near the entrance. The only wild birds at the feeders were White-crowned Sparrows.
As I walked from the footbridge (mile 9.0/0.9) to the banding station (mile 8.7) many House Wrens were encountered. A Spotted Towhee popped out of a gooseberry bush.
At mile 8.8 where the willow hangs over the trail, I found a Green-tailed Towhee. Then another and another, the Green-tailed Towhee count ended at eight. They allowed a great photo opportunity, which I skipped, another time perhaps.
A flock of White-crowned Sparrows jumped to 28 birds. A Harris's Sparrow following them was a surprise. More House Wrens and then I reached the banding station. The Barn Owl was "hidden" safely in the nesting box.
Farther down the trail at mile 8.6, a Hermit Thrush flew along the water's edge. An Orange-crowned Warbler fluttered about the willows at mile 8.1. One of the Ospreys, presuming the female, was sitting on the next. Another stood sentinel at a nearby cottonwood.
I turned around at the Pioneer Trail (mile 8.1) and went back to the Niedrach Trail and boardwalk (mile 0.0 to 0.5). A Common Yellowthroat chattered from the willows south of the boardwalk.
The highlight of the walk was a Common Tern that flew back and forth, just offshore. It allowed close looks for about 5 minutes before disappearing to the north.
I drove the DIA Owl Loop (Adams/Denver) just before sunset. Eventually ten Burrowing Owls were relocated.
Richard Stevens:
First thing in the morning, Terry Michaels and I decided to checkout Jackson Reservoir (Morgan County). While nothing uncommon was on or over the water, we enjoyed success at the western Campgrounds.
A Nashville Warbler followed a flock of 14 Yellow-rumped Warblers. Later an Ovenbird was discovered in the wet riparian area near Pelican Campgrounds. Two Long-eared Owls remained in the thicker woods.
I returned to Barr Lake (Adams) in the afternoon. It was colder than yesterday with temperatures not reaching 60 degrees. Winds were calm during my three hour walk.
I took a camera along in case of running into a rare bird. For the most part, I just wanted to enjoy the birds (seen and heard).
When I entered the park, a Western Kingbird was hawking bugs near the entrance. The only wild birds at the feeders were White-crowned Sparrows.
As I walked from the footbridge (mile 9.0/0.9) to the banding station (mile 8.7) many House Wrens were encountered. A Spotted Towhee popped out of a gooseberry bush.
At mile 8.8 where the willow hangs over the trail, I found a Green-tailed Towhee. Then another and another, the Green-tailed Towhee count ended at eight. They allowed a great photo opportunity, which I skipped, another time perhaps.
A flock of White-crowned Sparrows jumped to 28 birds. A Harris's Sparrow following them was a surprise. More House Wrens and then I reached the banding station. The Barn Owl was "hidden" safely in the nesting box.
Farther down the trail at mile 8.6, a Hermit Thrush flew along the water's edge. An Orange-crowned Warbler fluttered about the willows at mile 8.1. One of the Ospreys, presuming the female, was sitting on the next. Another stood sentinel at a nearby cottonwood.
I turned around at the Pioneer Trail (mile 8.1) and went back to the Niedrach Trail and boardwalk (mile 0.0 to 0.5). A Common Yellowthroat chattered from the willows south of the boardwalk.
The highlight of the walk was a Common Tern that flew back and forth, just offshore. It allowed close looks for about 5 minutes before disappearing to the north.
I drove the DIA Owl Loop (Adams/Denver) just before sunset. Eventually ten Burrowing Owls were relocated.
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