I finally had the right combination of reasonable weather, a day off, and good
fortune -- and followed the great directions (thanks everyone!) and saw the
Snowy Owl at the location described by previous observers. My pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/timshel40/FalconColoradoFebruary12010#
My photos are not particularly sharp (very long distance given private
property) -- but I had most excellent long-look views through my binoculars.
Seeing this owl was an astonishing experience -- hope that the owl makes it
back north to Canada safely this spring. This is my first post to this group
-- I'm a very novice beginning birder (starting at age 49 -- got hooked on
Sandhill Cranes and the rest is history....) and I'm really focused on learning
the common birds of our area (most of you are much better at birding!).
However, if I see something unusual (at least by my simple standards) -- I'll
let you know.
My recent fun sightings: American Pipit and Song Sparrow on the South Platte
River between 88th and McKay in Thornton -- Saturday, January 30. My pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/timshel40/SouthPlatteRiverJanuary302010#
It was nice to see an American Pipit off of the alpine tundra and in its
classic Colorado winter riparian habitat. Colorado Ben (Denver)
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