Washington Cty 9/28/14

[Sue Riffe]

Cobirders,

I too went to Washington county yesterday. Here are the highlights;

Last Chance (1:30-2:30)

Philadelphia Vireo

White-throated Sparrow

Field Sparrow - had great comparison looks with a juv and adult White-crowned Sparrow

WCR 12 x JJ Playas (2:50-3:45)

American Golden Plover - 2

Black-bellied Plover - 1

10 additional shorebird species (in this Playa and the next two Playas within a mile east)

American Pipits - 2

NN between WCR 12 & SR 36 (4:00-4:45)

Sprague's Pipit - heard only when Northern Harrier flew by and flushed all the birds

American Pipits - 3

McCown's Longspur - 10

Chestnut-collared Longspur - 1

Horned Larks - 500

3 Kettles of migrating Swainson's Hawks - 10, 8, 24

Happy birding,

Sue Riffe

Lyons, CO

P.S. Thanks for the post Bill, John and Gwen about your great day on Saturday!