My father, Larry Carpenter, and I birded Walden Reservoir in Jackson County on Sunday, 16 August 2009. We were pleasantly surprised to come across a CHESTNUT-COLLARED LONGSPUR. Due to the molt of the bird, we are not 100% certain of the ID, and would appreciate feedback from those more familiar with the plumage we saw. Photos online at: http://www.westerngrebe.com/longspur/
Shorebirds present Sunday at Walden Reservoir include 7+ BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS, a few LEAST, one WESTERN and one SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER. Nearby at Arapaho NWR, we encountered a very cooperative flock of 7 GREATER SAGE GROUSE crossing CR 31 and another flock of 7-8 feeding in the tall grass west of the road. Scott Carpenter Portland, Oregon --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
