Over the last month I have been observing the migrating ducks that have been visiting the park. The resident mallards have been coming into their breeding plumage and are beginning to corral the females and fight each other. Three weeks ago, 5 American Widgeons turned up and have been joined by another dozen, mostly males.There are now over 16 American Widgeons with most of them in eclipsed plumage and a few in breeding plumage. A week ago, 9 Northern Shovelers in eclipse plummage have shown up and today there were 5 male Gadwalls! The north lake did not have any migrants on it.
The rough duck count on Wash Park's South lake is around: 30 Mallards 16+ American Widgeons 9 Northern Shovelers 5 Gadwalls If it's not pouring rain, I will be on the South pond around 0800-0900 tomorrow to try and get a more precise count. Anyone is welcome to join. It's supposed to be lovely weather. Nathan Berry --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
