Timnath Reservoir in southeast Larimer County is currently a birding hotspot. The water level is lower than I have ever seen it, with extensive mudflats and shallow water attracting hundreds of waterfowl, grebes, pelicans, gulls and shorebirds. Viewing is from the west side municipal park, open to the public free of charge. Telescope is still required for 90% of the birds, but they are closer than usual, and many are close enough for binocular viewing. To get some height for viewing, walk south from the parking area up onto the dam.
There have been 5 species of gulls lately, with the highlight being two Lesser Black-backed Gulls. One is adult, the other subadult (see photos here: http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/lbbg3cy10122010). Shorebirds include small numbers of Pectoral Sandpiper and Black-bellied Plover, with larger numbers of Least and Baird’s Sandpipers and Long-billed Dowitcher, and many Killdeer. The birds mentioned in this post were present today, October 15, as well as earlier this week, on October 12. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
