Eastern Bluebirds, Weld County

[Tom Wilberding]

Hello birders,

Dipped on Scoters, but as a consolation prize Barb & I saw about a dozen Eastern Bluebirds fraternizing this afternoon with a bigger flock of European Starlings, near the entrance of Union Reservoir, Longmont, 2 pm. County Road 26.
Both species interested in insects in the ditches along the road, and the sunny ditch bank where the snow had melted.
Google maps says this ditch is called “Oligarchy Ditch.” Hmm, I will refrain from making a political comment, other than to say I’m glad Eastern Bluebirds know a good spot!
Two very back-lit pics, right into the sun: http://bit.ly/1A4Smry

Also, five swans at Boulder Reservoir 3 pm. I presume Tundra, but they were far off.

Cheers,
Tom Wilberding
Boulder, CO