Andy Spellman, on Jan. 30, discovered a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes at Twenty-Mile Pond in Parker. I went there today, and the pair persists, even through this cold weather. The ducks occupy a small puddle immediately below the dike, right next to the parking lot -- they offer a fabulous opportunity for close-up views and comparison with Common Goldeneyes (9) and Ring-necked Ducks (2).
I noticed that all three species have the same head shape -- the males anyway, even if Mr. Barrow's should not. Mrs. Barrow's has an orangey bill, as she should, and a roundish head, as she should. One of the Commons (if a Common) seems stuck in its molt -- brown head with black and white on the back and sides. Photographers: an opportunity for close-up pictures -- providing we don't scare away the ducks. If you go there, to see or to photograph, I'd suggest walking up to the chain gate and looking from there WITHOUT GOING CLOSER -- without climbing over the chain. They'll fill your field of view from there. Twenty Mile Pond directions: From the main intersection in Parker, go west toward Cherry Creek on Parker Mainstreet; at Twenty-Mile Road, just before Cherry Creek, turn left, and then right into the parking lot. Hugh Kingery Franktown, 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.
