Folks, Norm Erthal, Loch Kilpatrick, Joe Roller and I birded select, NE Colorado hotspots. Starting at Prewitt along the inlet canal (thanks again Tina), we had a mixed flock that included several Cassin's Vireos, Plumbeous Vireos, Warbling Vireos, Wilson's Warblers, Townsend's Warblers and American Redstarts. A calling Great Crested Flycatcher was observed briefly by Loch. Joe pulled a Common Tern from a pile of Franklin's Gulls and a few Forster's Terns. Below the dam was slow until Norm spotted a hummingbird. An adult, male Ruby-throated Hummingbird! This splendid beauty was seen feeding on the few flowering plants west of the Locust grove near the NE entrance. After we dipped on photos, we headed to Akron where we saw an Eastern Phoebe and a Field Sparrow. We then birded Last Chance, following the reports of amazing things there. We had a very cooperative Chestnut-sided Warbler along with a very uncooperative catharus thrush. Another batch of 2011 fall, American Redstarts completed the list of birds at this location for us. Our last stop at a private Lincoln County ranch produced few birds. But as we were leaving, Loch discovered a newly emerged, Regal Fritilary! You won't find this in your Sibley's Guide to Birds, but it was sweet none the less!
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