Hoping to see several FOS shorebirds that Cade Cropper reported on
yesterday, late this morning I visited Duck Lake, which is just south
and west of Fossil Creek Reservoir off CO 392. It was quite productive
with 13 species of shorebirds and undoubtedly more since there were peep
at the far south end which I couldn't ID at that distance. They were:
Black-bellied Plover - 6, in handsome spring plumage
Semipalmated Plover - approx 10
Killdeer
Black-necked Stilt - at least 3
American Avocet - 20+
Willet - at least 2
Lesser Yellowlegs
Whimbrel - 1 flyover
Sanderling - 10+
Stilt Sandpiper - 6+
Long-billed Dowitcher - approx 40
Wilson's Phalarope - 200+
Red-necked Phalarope - at least 1, probably more
In addition, there were hundreds of ducks of 13 species present,
including all three teal.
Also, from a distance, I viewed the posted pond NW of the Kechter Road
overpass of I25 and saw numerous spotted sandpipers, a Marbled Godwit
and at least 7-8 Forster's terns among other waterbirds.
56 species including 15 FOS in about an hour and a half made for a
satisfying morning. Thanks, Cade.
Larry Griffin
Fort Collins
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