Baseline bird musings

[Jeff Parks]

Hi all -

Well, it has been an interesting weekend.  I visited Baseline Reservoir several times over the last few days, with an interesting variation each time.  One day, I saw a Common Loon, but haven't seen it since.  Apparently it was spotted again today, but not by me.  I managed to get out there yesterday after seeing reports of a Snowy Plover, and got some pretty good looks at that one through the scope.  I went back today to see if I could find either of these two birds, but they were conspicuously absent.  I did see a couple of American Pelicans circling overhead, climbing and climbing until they finally headed off to other parts.  As I was getting ready to leave, I spotted a little yellowish bird working through the small trees/brush along the edge of the reservoir.  Once I got the binoculars on it, I was thrilled to see that it was a Common Yellowthroat!  I am assuming that it is a little early for these to be here in numbers, but this one was getting a head start on the season.  It soon disappeared from view, and I hopped on my bike and continued on my way as well.

Good birding -

Jeff Parks

Boulder, CO