March 8, 2017
Richard Stevens:
I sought a place to stretch my legs today selected Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Weld County). Temperatures reached 66 degrees although it did not feel that warm. Winds were mild at 4-5 mph with gusts to 13 mph.
American Robins are presently the majority bird at the Wildlife Area. A few dozen Dark-eyed Juncos are still hanging around. I do not believe that the juncos nest there?
Only one Long-eared Owl was encountered today. Check the windbreak west of Ponds 7-8. No sign of migration taking place here. The hike was still enjoyable. Little wind and little noise besides birds calling is a pleasant change from birding spots in Denver.
Later, I passed by Rocky Mountain Arsenal (Adams). The previously reported black backed Gull was again at Lake Ladora. I watched it for 20 minutes, looked away, and it disappeared. It is an interesting Gull, most likely a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
Photo at: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net (recent witness photos)
I had business near Cherry Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe) and stopped at the State Park. No Rusty Blackbird or any bird walked the Pelican Point shore.
The Long-eared Owl was not found either. I stayed until sunset looking a Short-eared Owl flying over the cattail fields east of the Gun Range; none showed up this evening.
Richard Stevens:
I sought a place to stretch my legs today selected Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Weld County). Temperatures reached 66 degrees although it did not feel that warm. Winds were mild at 4-5 mph with gusts to 13 mph.
American Robins are presently the majority bird at the Wildlife Area. A few dozen Dark-eyed Juncos are still hanging around. I do not believe that the juncos nest there?
Only one Long-eared Owl was encountered today. Check the windbreak west of Ponds 7-8. No sign of migration taking place here. The hike was still enjoyable. Little wind and little noise besides birds calling is a pleasant change from birding spots in Denver.
Later, I passed by Rocky Mountain Arsenal (Adams). The previously reported black backed Gull was again at Lake Ladora. I watched it for 20 minutes, looked away, and it disappeared. It is an interesting Gull, most likely a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
Photo at: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net (recent witness photos)
I had business near Cherry Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe) and stopped at the State Park. No Rusty Blackbird or any bird walked the Pelican Point shore.
The Long-eared Owl was not found either. I stayed until sunset looking a Short-eared Owl flying over the cattail fields east of the Gun Range; none showed up this evening.
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