There are six Bald Eagles resting on the ice on Highland Lake (4:00 pm Sat.). Another two flew southeast toward Mead. The ice is still pretty thick. Earlier today, there were a few hundred Canada geese on the ice, so maybe that is what they were looking for. Currently, they are near the northwest shore, about 100 feet in. I cannot remember the last time I have seen more than two Bald Eagles on or around the lake.
Also, the Goldfinches have been coming to my feeders for over a month now. The males are molting into their bright yellow plumage. Not anything else all that unusual here. The House Sparrows and House Finches, along with at least three varieties of Junco are daily visitors to the feeder. The Blue Jays are around as well. Along Weld County road 5 between Highway 66 and WCR 32, you can almost always see a variety of raptors perched on the power lines across from the dairy. Today, I only saw one on my way into town, but usually I see five or more, one to a pole. A Coopers Hawk got my largest and best laying hen the other day. In over 22 years of having chickens here, I have never lost one to a hawk - that I know of. However, this year, I have lost two already. The male Red Winged Blackbirds are back and staking out their nesting spots in the slough just north of Hwy 66 on WCR 5. Looks like spring is coming. Pauli Smith - Highlandlake/Mead -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
