Birders,
I got an early start and walked around Adobe Creek Reservoir 9 (mostly
Kiowa County, but including a small part in Bent County) this morning,
trying and succeeding in completing my task before the predicted
triple-digit highs and high wind kick in this afternoon. Using my GPS,
the linear distance covered was 6.14 miles, and it took a little under
three hours to complete the perimeter walk. Birders may not be able to
do this whole route, as the entire north side of the reservoir is on
private property, and permission is required.
The shorebirds were great today, in terms of numbers, quality and
diversity. I encountered 13 species, including the localized breeders
(Piping Plover, Snowy Plover, American Avocet and Black-necked Stilt).
The migrants were (unfortunately for birders), mostly on the north side
of the lake. Best by far was a female Hudsonian Godwit, which I
photographed. I had over 100 White-rumped Sandpipers, and at least 20
Semipalmated Sandpipers. Odd for this time of year were "western" Willet
(a lagging northbound migrant, or early "fall migrant"?) and Pectoral
Sandpiper (same question), The multiple Stilt Sandpipers are not notably
late, but I don't expect to see many more this spring.
Two late Savannah Sparrows utilized habitat similar to that they
normally utilize in April or October. They do not nest locally.
Duane Nelson
Las Animas, Bent County, CO
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