Ho all, Yesterday my gf and I tried for the swans at Waneka Lake, which were no longer present. There is still some open water and we had a few duck species:
Mallard 10 Ring-necked Duck 25 Common Merganser 7 American Widgeon 2 Ring-billed Gull 10 to 15 There was also a small mixed flock of white-cheeked geese, presumably 50% Canada's and 50% Cackling. I'm still a little unsure as to whether our wintering shorter necked white-cheeked geese are considered Cackling or not. I'm assuming they are the "Richardson's" subspecies, which would make them Cackling, but maybe I'm wrong. I was also wondering if some of our local gull experts would be willing to either confirm or correct my ID of 3 gulls on an out of state trip to Maine. I'm having trouble getting opinions from the local community out there and I know we have quite a few gull fanatics here in CO that can help me confirm this lifer. Confirmation of the subspecies would also be nice, in case this species is split in the future. Thanks in advance to anyone who comments. I'm an amateur guller at best. Also, since its out of state, I believe cobirds rules prohibit discussing the ids here, so shoot me an email. Pictures of the birds in question can be found here: http://williamhblackburniibirding.shutterfly.com/pictures/8 Also, if anyone relocates the Red-necked Grebe at Valmount Res that was seen yesterday I would love an email. I don't have time to go out there today, but am planning on going tomorrow if it is seen again. Thanks. Bill Blackburn Broomfield, CO william.blackb...@colorado.edu williamhblackb...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
