Union Res. (Weld CO) Birds

[jay...@gmail.com]

Went out to Union Res last night and this morning, figuring the weather might bring in some shorebirds-and it certainly helped make it "extra" birdy.  All of these were seen in the NW corner (basically County Line Rd and CR 28).  A scope will be handy if you have one.

In no particular order:

1 Lesser black-backed gull

22 Forster's terns (personal high count for Union)

5 LB dowitcher

scads of Greater/Lesser YL's

Blue/Green wing teal

2 Wilson's snipe

2 Godwits

5 Lesser SP's

8 Franklins gulls

30+ Bonapartes gulls

Willets

Avocet

Ducks, ducks, ducks.

(Saw a raft of 31 Eared grebes on Monday, didn't see them today).

Visited yesterday evening and again at 6 am today (4/26).  Great way to start today listening to all the wonderful sounds .

Jay Hutchins

Longmont CO