January 27, 2018
Richard Stevens:
Temperatures reached the middle 40s today. Winds were 9 mph with gusts to 13 mph.
Dan Bridges and I both had a bird list of two while in Wheel Chairs. My fractured ankle was given a rest and I rode a wheel chair down the South Platte River Birding Area. The two Barrow's Goldeneyes raised my list to three species.
BTW, we happen to own a "family" wheel chair which is sometimes in the car truck. When I was in college, I kept crutches in the car. Many times after playing basketball with taller players, they had to assist me to my car.
After receiving a text about the Long-tailed Duck in the Spratt Platte Lake Area (Adams), I headed north. The female Long-tailed Duck was exactly where Adam Vesely reported. Thanks much Adam!
My next "adventure" was not quite as good or successful. I drove to East Crescent, Greenwood Village (Arapahoe), and then walked (with crutches) about 1/4 miles along the cattail field. (Later, I found out that I turned south instead of north from the parking area). The Winter Wren was not found by me.
I passed through Cherry Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe) on the trip home. The Long-eared Owl was out and providing nice views for many birders.
Hundreds of gulls stood on the ice off the northern boat ramp. An Iceland Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull was among many Ring-billed Gulls and two Herring Gulls.
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