Wellington Lake (160+ acres) is located at 8,000 feet in Pike National
Forest 11 miles S.E. of Bailey on C.R. 68/Wellington Lake Road. Some people
are familiar with The Castle, the impressive Pikes Peak granite spire just west
of the lake. Some years Peregrine Falcons nest on The Castle.
Yesterday’s birds:
Canada Geese
Mallards
Common Mergansers
Common Loon
2 adult Bald Eagles
Various land birds
For a number of years I have had a theory that Wellington Lake is large
enough, productive enough, and situated in the right place to attract loons and
scoters during migration. These birds, of course, show up just “Over The Hill”
in South Park every year.
So, for the last few years I have been looking for these birds Spring
and Fall at Wellington.
YESTERDAY I WAS REWARDED !!! There were two adult Bald Eagles AND a
gorgeous breeding plumage Common Loon casually diving and fishing right out in
the middle of the lake! I was thrilled! Theory proven correct.
Thanks, Chris
Chris A. Blakeslee
Centennial, Colorado
[email protected]
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