Cobirders, The hidden feeding station along the Purgatoire River near Las Animas continues to amaze. On 12/4, there were two Northern Cardinals (obviously paired), two red Fox Sparrows, and two or more White-throated Sparrows. I sporadically hear a Carolina Wren in the same area. I will show interested birders the location, which is very difficult to access. It helps hugely to put feed out in advance of visits.
The cold weather the past few days have changed water conditions. Lake Hasty flash-froze last night. My consolation there today was getting a close look at two bobcats as they ran across the frozen lake. John Martin Reservoir was about 30 percent frozen today. The number of birds is simply amazing. The number of White Geese (Snow and Ross') is probably around 30,000. There are thousands of diving ducks and gulls. Today, there were 10 American White Pelicans in the center of the lake. Close viewing is problematic if the flocks are well west of the dam and inside the waterfowl closure area. Below the dam, I had a Winter Wren (eastern) near where the (frozen) stilling basin flows into the (mostly frozen) Arkansas River (which is really only a trickle this time of year). Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent County, CO -- 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
