At 9AM, a Common Loon in breeding plumage was easily visible from the Cottonwood Marsh Observation area (on the Prairie Loop). It was working back toward the south end of the reservoir (closer to the area of the east boat ramp) by the time we left it at about 9:30.
All of the other birds reported by Bob Andrews et al were also able to found with some number changes and some movement on their parts. To summarize: South end of reservoir: Semipalmated plover, hanging out with some killdeer. The Clark's grebe could be scoped closer to the center of the reservoir from here, westerns appear to have fled the coop. Cottonwood Creek Observation Area: Avocet continues, one Greater Yellowlegs popped in while we were there. Marina spit and beyond: Lesser Black Backed Gull on spit with many other raucous gulls. Two Franklin's gulls were in a group that was loosely aggregated in the water near the tower. Cheryl Teuton Aurora -- 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.
