October 21, 2016
Richard Stevens:
I started birding today about three hours before sunrise but setting up my three "owl listening stations" (see previous posts or "Colorado Field Notes"). Then I hiked several miles in White Ranch Open Space (Jefferson).
A Northern Pygmy-Owl called in respond to a recording. Later, I lit the area around one of the "owl listening stations" and found a Northern Saw-whet Owl calmly perched in a nearby evergreen.
Shortly after sunset, I visited Mt Falcon Park (Jefferson). No Northern Pygmy-Owls appeared. A Dusky Grouse crossed the path to the overlook.
My next stop was Genesee Mountain Park (Jefferson) where a male Williamson's Sapsucker was found west of the flagpole snag at the top of the mountain. A pair of Red Crossbills, three species of nuthatches and several Pine Siskins were also encountered.
In the afternoon, I walked around Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Weld). The previous report of an Eastern Towhee could not be confirmed. No Long-eared Owls or Barn Owls were found, however a Great Horned Owl called around Pond 11 at dusk.
My main target bird for the day was a Flammulated Owl. None was found. It was another fantastic fall day.
Richard Stevens:
I started birding today about three hours before sunrise but setting up my three "owl listening stations" (see previous posts or "Colorado Field Notes"). Then I hiked several miles in White Ranch Open Space (Jefferson).
A Northern Pygmy-Owl called in respond to a recording. Later, I lit the area around one of the "owl listening stations" and found a Northern Saw-whet Owl calmly perched in a nearby evergreen.
Shortly after sunset, I visited Mt Falcon Park (Jefferson). No Northern Pygmy-Owls appeared. A Dusky Grouse crossed the path to the overlook.
My next stop was Genesee Mountain Park (Jefferson) where a male Williamson's Sapsucker was found west of the flagpole snag at the top of the mountain. A pair of Red Crossbills, three species of nuthatches and several Pine Siskins were also encountered.
In the afternoon, I walked around Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Weld). The previous report of an Eastern Towhee could not be confirmed. No Long-eared Owls or Barn Owls were found, however a Great Horned Owl called around Pond 11 at dusk.
My main target bird for the day was a Flammulated Owl. None was found. It was another fantastic fall day.
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