So -- first off, no rarities, but plenty of spring variety! And yes, at least
this morning, it was still spring!
Seen: Yellow Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, House Wren and nest, Downy
Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Starling, Barn Swallows, Blue-winged Teal,
Cinnamon Teal, American Avocet, Mallard, Gadwall, Western Kingbird, Great Blue
Heron, Black-crowned Night-Heron and several sparrows (but I did not get good
enough looks for an ID). There both Swainson's Hawks and Red-tailed Hawks at
different times flying overhead. There were significant numbers of Starlings,
American Robin, Red-winged Blackbird and American Crow in different areas of
the park. One other birder reported hearing a Belted Kingfisher, but it was
not sighted
The only missing species I was hoping for were Bullock's Orioles -- which were
plentiful at Cherry Creek State Park earlier this week.
There is water in the lake -- pretty decent level after being dry part of last
year. The area around Sand Creek has obviously seen flooding and flood damage,
but in some ways, this makes it much easier to see. Most of the trail has been
repaired -- or repaired enough for use. Turtles were fun to see near shore.
Ben Kemena
Denver County, Colorado
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