Tree Swallow in Bent County

[Duane Nelson]

Birders,

I observed a lone Tree Swallow foraging over a pond in the Ft. Lyon part
of the John Martin State Wildlife Area this morning. The pond system
where the bird was seen was half a mile south of the 5-way stop sign in
Ft. Lyon. At the faded SWA sign, head west about a mile to the pond.

This is probably the earliest in spring I've ever seen any swallow
species in Colorado. I am guessing that birders have encountered
swallows this early (or earlier) in favorable locations like around
Pueblo or Chatfield Reservoirs.

Despite the ominous weather forecast in the northern part of the state,
spring is here!

Duane Nelson

Las Animas, Bent County, CO

[Joey Negreann]

To second Duane, I just had a group of 16 Tree Swallows not an hour ago at Cherry Creek SP. they were foraging over the water near the swim beach.

 A pleasant sign of spring right before this weekends winter storm, I hope they make it! 

Joey Negreann 

Arapahoe County 

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