I went to Timnath Reservoir this afternoon to see if geese were hanging
around
the frozen water. I encountered 5000-7000 geese. Included in the throng
were
a single Greater White-fronted Goose, 5 Snow Geese and 1 Ross' Goose. Also,
accompanying the geese were 6 bald eagles. Timnath Reservoir
Cobirders,
David Suddjian recently posted information and sightings for McLellen
Reservoir. In addition to viewing from the spot David noted at County Line
Rd and Lucent Blvd intersection, there is also a dirt pull off (watch for
potholes) at the southwest end of the reservoir just before the
Just to add, a challenge from Writers Vista Park (in addition to the trees
that are often in the way) is that the viewing is southward and so the
light is usually not so good in winter, unless it is very cloudy. But that
side is a pleasant birding area. There is also the trail along Highline
Canal
Today I visited Elbert County, focusing on the portion of the county in the
greater vicinity of the town of Elbert. I found a *Red Crossbill *(Type 2)
nest in a pine along West Kiowa Creek Road, with the adults bringing food
to young. *Red Crossbills* were encountered in smallish numbers at about
Compiler: Joyce Takamine
e-mail:RBA AT cobirds.org
Date: January 13 , 2017
This is the Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 13, sponsored by Denver
Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species)
NOTE:
