February 21, 2019
Richard Stevens:
High temperature was 32 degrees today. Winds were faster than yesterday at 12-13 mph with gusts to 18 mph.
I wanted to exercise my legs in preparation of our soon Grouse Trip (2000+ miles driving in seven days).
To cover two birds, I went to Rocky Mountain Arsenal (Adams) to look for the Lesser Black-backed Gull reported several days ago and a report of a Swan on Havana Ponds (Rocky Mountain Arsenal).
No gulls were found on Lake Ladora or Lower Derby Lake. Ladora was completely ice/snow covered and Lower Derby had a small open water area. White-cheeked Geese and a couple of Common Goldeneyes swam on Lower Derby.
I then hiked to Havana Ponds (approximately 2 miles round trip). They were completely ice covered. A large white buoy was stuck in the ice. From 56th avenue about 0.5 miles to the south, I suppose the buoy could have looked like a swan.
A drive around the DIA Owl Loop 30 minutes before sunset found a flock of fourteen Horned Larks. No owls appeared this evening.
Burrowing Owls may show up at any time. Short-eared Owls should be performing their mating flights soon.
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