Adams County EURASIAN WIGEON

[Susan Rosine]

I'm looking at a Eurasian Wigeon RIGHT NOW, Brighton, CO near Prairie Town Center. More info in a moment!

Susan Rosine

Brighton

[Susan Rosine]

What are my coordinates?

My location coordinates are:
Latitude: 39.938844 / N 39° 56' 19.838''
Longitude: -104.791877 / W 104° 47' 30.755''

What is my location?

My location address is:
East 132nd Avenue, Adams County, CO 80601, United States of America

[Susan Rosine]

I got some decent photos, but a Harrier flew in, and half the ducks left, including the EUWI. Waiting to see if they will circle back, after the harrier leaves. Wind has picked up, so they may not come back for a while.

Bad photo of back of camera.

Susan Rosine

Brighton

On Wed, Mar 30, 2022, 3:00 PM Susan Rosine <u5b2...@gmail.com> wrote:

What are my coordinates?

My location coordinates are:
Latitude: 39.938844 / N 39° 56' 19.838''
Longitude: -104.791877 / W 104° 47' 30.755''

My location address is:

East 132nd Avenue, Adams County, CO 80601, United States of America

[Susan Rosine]

Well, the bird did not come back while I was there. The wind had really picked up; the ducks that left may have flown to nearby Barr Lake State Park, or another pond to huddle down. The harrier stayed for awhile, then a Bald Eagle briefly cruised over. Two other birders came while I was there, but alas, the Wigeon was gone. The AMWIs do love that pond, so I will check there again tomorrow and see if our Eurasian visitor comes back. Funny thing...I only stopped there to see if any Great-tailed Grackles were back at that location yet ..they weren't. 

https://ebird.org/checklist/S105914686

Susan Rosine

Brighton, Adams County

[Tyler Wilson]

The bird was there at 4:58 pm when we got there and was still there when we left 8 minutes later. Awesome find Susan!

Tyler Wilson

Thornton, CO

[Adam Vesely]

Bird was present around 8:30 this morning, 3/31. Great find, Susan!

Adam Vesely

Thornton, CO