Marston Reservoir can be viewed from Old S. Wadsworth Blvd from the west side.
The lake can be viewed also from the east side, from Bow Mar Dr. Since The
Denver Water Department has lowered the lake birds are seen from a distance and
viewing is frustrating at times. When more water will be put
Hi all,
Looking at Marston from the East side[Bow Mar Dr.], there was another gorgeous,
alternate breeding plumage, Common Loon. There were 4, Common Mergansers also.
Looking at Marston from the West side, from the fence, birds were more diverse.
4, Semipalmated Plovers,[seems like today was
Hi all,
I apologize for not posting for ages. I had a serious accident last June and it
is taking longer than I thought to recover. It did not help, when I tried to
send this and my computer decided not to work.
*Of note, I had my first Broad-tailed Hummingbird show up in my yard APRIL
11th.
While it was raining I went to the western side of Marston Reservoir in Denver
County . Watching from Old Wadsworth Blvd I saw around 32 Northern Shoveler, 18
Gadwall ,12 Mallard, and 4 American Widgeon. 18, Western Grebe were in the
middle of the lake, along with only 3, American White
I looked from Bow Mar dr. today, at Marston Reservoir. I could see flying, 3,
Bonaparte's Gull, 1, ad. Herring Gull, and at least 80, Ring-billed Gulls.
There were about 12 Horned Grebes in the lake, but they were far out, like the
Gulls were. 2, Say's Phoebe were on the metal fence[which
Hi all,
In my yd. on 5/15 was 1, Veery, on 5/16, I had 1, Swainson's Thrush. Today in
the yd. were 2 m. Western Tanagers, and many Chipping Sparrows and
Yellow-rumped Warblers. I live in Jefferson County, in Littleton.
Marston Reservoir,[Denver County] on 5/15 and 5/16 had 6 Willets.
Some shorebirds are still at the south end of Marston Reservoir. I saw 6,
Marbled Godwits, 2, American Avocet, 1, Willet and 5, Franklin's Gull in the
south area. Several days ago there were at least 190-200 Franklin's Gulls at
Marston, but their numbers disappeared quickly. Western Grebes
After reading Chris's post I checked out the lake tonight from the east side
[Bow Mar Dr]. I saw 5 Marbled Godwits at the NE corner. There were 16, Horned
Grebes, 18, Western Grebes, 12, Lesser Scaup, many Northern Shoveler, Gadwall,
and Green-winged Teal. California Gulls were copulating as
On my way home I quickly looked at Marston Reservoir from the east side only,
[Bow Mar Dr.]
Lot's of birds have left [species and numbers]. Many of the Gulls have left but
some remain. I had a nice look at 3, Common Loons. Two were in alternate
plumage and the other one was mostly in basic
Hi all,
I did a quick look at Marston Reservoir today, only from the east side, from
Bow Mar Dr., Littleton.
I saw 1, Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1, first cycle Thayer's Gull, many Herring
Gulls, quite a few California Gulls, and many Ring-billed Gulls. On the east
side of the lake there is a
I saw 2, first cycle Glaucous Gulls at Marston Reservoir today sitting on the
ice. They were seen from the east side, from Bow Mar Dr. Many Herring Gulls
and 1, first cycle Thayer's, and several California Gulls were around the lake,
with many Ring-billed Gulls. Viewing is good from Bow Mar
Did a bit of birding at Marston Reservoir today from 2pm-3pm. Many, many
Ring-billed Gulls on the east and west sides both, sitting on ice and in the
water. From the east side, [Bow Mar Dr.], there was 1, ad. Lesser Black-backed
Gull, and Hooded Mergansers. A few California Gulls were on the
Hi all, on this chilly day!
Marston is about 50% frozen now with some open water, but with less birds, as
far as quantity goes.
Today, I did not see the Barrow's Goldeneye, although it sure could have been
there. 1, m. Northern Pintail, 4 Canvasback, 1, Pied-billed Grebe, 5 Hooded
Today, in Denver County I saw one, Lesser Black-backed Gull, from the fence,
[which borders Marston Reservoir on the west side]. The water has dropped some
in Marston. If you look from the west fence, next to the road, you will see a
sand spit[this spit has been under water for about 6 weeks].
I checked Marston this afternoon. To my surprise, I saw a Common Loon way out
in the middle of the lake. [A bit early]. Many Western Grebes, Franklin's and
Ring-billed Gulls, and 4 California Gulls were present. Nothing unusual.
Happy Birding!
Tina Jones
Littleton, Jefferson County, CO
A note that Marston has a few mudflats on the western side. There were none
except a little one, 2 weeks ago.
Lot's of American White Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, Hooded Merganser,
many Common Merganser way out near the east side. 1, ad. Forster's Tern and 1,
juvenile Forster's Tern, on
At Marston reservoir in Denver County on April 28, I saw the following :2,
alternate, Common Loons, all four common Grebes [no Red-necked Grebe], 10
Redheads, 8 Lesser Scaup, 1, Greater Scaup, 1, Franklin's Gull, 1, Willet, 1,
Greater Yellowlegs, 1, second year Bald Eagle terrorizing Gulls,
Late this afternoon when coming home I looked at Marston Reservoir from Bow Mar
Dr.[the east side]. On the ice were many, many, Ring-billed Gulls, many Herring
Gulls, California Gulls, and 1, adult LESSER Black-backed Gull, a first cycle
THAYER'S Gull and an adult Thayer's. The ice is
Hi all, The 2, 1st, winter, juvenile White-winged Scoters were seen from Bow
Mar Dr. in the south end of Marston lake. The Surf Scoter is still there but
usually not super close to the White-winged Scoters[also found in the south end
of the lake]. Two Common Loons remain at the lake as of
There is indeed one more White-winged Scoter. Joe Roller and I were both over
on the western side of Marston. Joe got his scope on the third Scoter way
before I did. We saw the Surf Scoter which is far out in the lake with 2
White-winged Scoters. The 3 are close together in the central
Yesterday when I was looking at Marston from both the east and west side, I
counted a total of 5 Common Loons. On the west side next to the water was a
Say's Phoebe. The new bird for yesterday was 1,American White Pelican. In
general bird numbers were down compared to previous days.
HI ALL,Late this afternoon I stopped at Marston for a quick look. I have been
checking the lake out almost every day, but I have not found Pacific Loon yet.
Today there were at LEAST 500 Common Mergansers, with more flying into the
lake.5, Red-breasted Mergansers11, Hooded Mergansers2,
Birds visible from the S. Wadsworth Extension on the western side of Marston
Reservoir today included a White-faced Ibis and a Red-throated Loon.
Doug Kibbe
Littleton
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Marston is pretty high water wise, with just a few mudbanks. There were a few
new birds since looking at the lake the other day.1, pair of Greater Scaup,
along with many Lesser Scaupmany, many, Violet-green and Tree swallowsWestern
Grebe and Horned GrebeAmerican White
Today, latter in the day around 3:00pm I looked at birds at Marston Reservoir :
11/11/2011, Birds are not listed in order.Many Common Mergansers and
Red-breasted Mergansers flew into the lake at this time. [At least 300 Common,
and around 32 Red-breasted].Horned Grebes, 3 Eared Grebes,
Today, I saw a beautiful alternate plumage Common Loon at Marston. The bird was
poking along the east side , seen from Bow Mar Dr. As the bird swam ever so
slowly he/she, looked under water quite a bit checking out what was below. I
never get tired of looking at breeding plumage Common Loons,
This evening, 9/2, I saw 3, Common Loons swimming on Marston Reservoir. I know
this is not rare but I thought it was a bit early for them to show up. They
were seen from Bow Mar dr. but then they were almost in the middle of the lake.
Happy Birding!
Tina Jones
Littleton, Jefferson County,CO
Hi all,
A quick stop at Marston reservoir today had variety, but not quanity. The
following seen from the west side were : Red-breasted and Common Merganser, and
Hooded Merganser, Eared Grebe, Horned Grebe, and Pied-billed Grebe, 2 pairs of
Greater Scaup, several pairs of Lesser Scaup,
I hit Marston Reservoir real late this afternoon.
One blue morph Snow Goose, along with the usual waterbirds were present at the
lake. The Snow Goose arrived on the west side of the lake around 4:15pm,
accompanied by 100's of Canada Geese. About 50 Cackling Geese were present.
Present
Hi all,
Today, 6/26 I saw 1, basic Common Loon at Marston Reservoir, in Denver county.
I don't think this bird was one of the 3, I saw several weeks ago. This bird
was much whiter than any of the 3 individuals I saw at Marston several weeks
ago.
Good birding,
Tina Jones
Littleton,
Nothing of great shakes at Marston, at least when I stopped by today. Saw
those lovely Common Grackles. 100's 100's of American Coot were there
yesterday and today. This arrival seems to have recently happened.
On 4/17, there was one pair of Lesser Scaup one pair of Greater Scaup, along
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