[cobirds] Horseshoe Lake, Loveland (Larimer county) - gull magnet (Short-billed Gull)
A visit this morning to Horseshoe Reservoir in northeast Loveland was worthwhile as the lake must be teaming with fish right now. There were several feeding frenzies, attracting diving ducks, pelicans and a great variety of gulls, of all shades of gray. Larophiles (“gull lovers”) would be wise to check the gull flocks at Horseshoe Lake (called Horseshoe Reservoir in eBird.). The one eBird rarity I detected was an adult short-billed gull, but decent numbers of Iceland (5) and Lesser Black-backed gulls (9) were present, and a couple of Bonaparte’s Gulls. Over a thousand gulls overall. Who knows what surprises will show up there this month. Best viewing was from the east shore which requires parking across the street in Boyd Lake State Park (fee area). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/41156564-1AB8-4708-89CD-C1FA023A5898%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Adams county
Five late cranes standing in shallow water of Lake Ladore at Rocky Mountain arsenal NWR at 9 am today. Candice and Tim Johnson, Denver -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAKZ4kUvJwAqFXpowCe9NaU9RHPpSanHw1SgV0sx_xV3szbekpQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Lapland Longspur/Weld
Hi all Two Lapland Longspur in tow with about two dozen Horned Lark on the exposed shoreline of CR 61/74 Galeton Ponds (south one). Also, Northern Shrike along South Platter river at CR 61 crossing--Rough-legged Hawk in that area last weekend. The Hwy 34/CR 69 energy development pond continues to host a very large flock of Canada and Snow Goose--and watchful Bald Eagle. Saw my first Hooded Merganser of winter at Windsor's Kyger Open Space--other ducks present, too. Windsor Lake had its usual California, Ring-billed and Herring Gull representation-and lingering American White Pelican (as did Woods Lake along with few Double-crested Cormorant). All waters ice-free (of course). :-) Yard has four piles of Eurasian-collared Dove feathers--accipiters must be visiting). Downy Woodpecker dropped by yesterday afternoon. Photos below later this morning. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/e86d2e51-b17f-4947-90bb-102bb048fbbdn%40googlegroups.com.
