Will the Gyrfalcon Return?

[mitchellba...@gmail.com]

I thought I'd ask if anyone has been on the lookout for the Gyrfalcon that's visited the Larimer County Landfill the last two years. Looks like it's late based on last year's schedule, but it wasn't seen until December the year before. I wonder if it's waiting for colder weather to roll in?

Mitchell Bailey

Arapahoe County

[Joe Kipper]

Mitchell,

I live fairly close to the Gyrfalcon's usual winter hangout in Larimer County and have been checking in to see if the bird is around multiple times a week. Nothing so far, but I am hoping that the individual is still alive. Hoping for its return and knowing there's a chance of refinding the Gyrfalcon makes birding in the area a little more exciting and motivates me to get out. Good luck to all winter raptor watchers!!

Joe Kipper

Fort Collins