Hi cobirders. Chuck Lowrie, Diane Carter and I went up north and
east from 10AM to 2PM on April 28.
Highlights mostly. On Weld CR 42 west of CR49 we found Brewer's
Blackbirds at least 50. At the feedlot
there were clumps of Yellow-headed Blackbirds,over 200. They are so
beautiful and were quiet!
A few Horned Larks,a pair of Swainson's Hawks,only 1 Avocet.
CR45 7 White Pelicans high in the sky, my first good look at Barn
Swallows, more later.
CR44 Prairie Dog colony east on north side there were at least 7
Burrowing Owls. Busy road paved be
careful here.
CR 48 much flooded fields, few birds this time, On north side in the
swamp plants by the road was about
20 or more Marsh Wrens singing and popping up and briefly flying back
down. They were very active.
No new marsh plant growth showing yet. There was some flood puddles
in the swamp here and we
heard a Virginia Rail call often also heard a Sora once and a Bittern
a couple times.
Inlet had 3 Cinnamon Teal and one Western Grebe. A little further
west were at least 7 Great-tailed
Grackles all males. On the south side was plenty of swamp in a
flooded area with about 30 White-faced
Ibis feeding in and out of the plants and flying low about the area.
One group of Brown-headed Cowbirds
with 2 males and 3 females already looking for Redwing Blackbird nests.
At Loloff Reservoir the south west wind had come up strong. There
were a variety of waterfowl including
Grebes, two together one Western and one Clark's! Also a small flock
of Ruddy Ducks and a group of
Wilson's Phalerope. I saw one male Blue-winged Teal my first of year.
It was great to hear the Western Meadowlarks sing in several places
again.
It was a very successful day.
A spring snow came this morning and is already melted today.
Bob Spencer n.E. of Golden
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