Hello CO-Birders. I attempted to relocate the Gyrfalcon reported this on Hwy 285 in Park County with no luck. I took a detour through the sprawling metropolis of Como and came across a mixed flock of Brown-capped and Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch. There were 30-40 birds, and I was able to pick out at least on Hepburn's from the wrong side of the sun before the flock took flight. They were gathered on power lines and in a junk pile across from a bright blue house with a POW flag in the front yard. Be forewarned, I had at least one resident come and check me out with phone in hand ready to dial the authorities. Could have been me, my binoculars, and ‘mega’ lens or it was the 10+ other guys in the area in similar vehicles, sporting bright orange vests, and high powered rifles that may have the residents on edge.
On my way home, I passed by Antero Reservoir which is now 100% ice. A pair of Rough-legged Hawks (1 male, 1 female) were the only notables on the power lines at the entrance. Spinney appeared in about the same condition from a quick binocular scan from the main dirt road. Eleven Mile has about 20% open water from Howbert Point with a few lingering ducks and a Common Loon that is slowly running out of runway so he better move on soon. Bryan Patrick Woodland Park, 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.
