Sheldon Lake, Fort Collins City Park (Mountain Ave between Shields and Taft), 4/18/2020 (Larimer)

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

Highlights today:

White-faced Ibis (2 resting on the quasi-island along the east shore)

Mountain Bluebird (as many as 10 catching midges along the shore, especially on the boardwalk that skirts the south side of the pool)

Yellow-rumped Warbler (at least 3-4) catching midges

Pied-billed Grebe (1, has been present for several days)

Double-crested Cormorant (as many as 12 yesterday, counted 8 today)

Song Sparrow (1, northeastern corner)

Great Blue Heron (1, every other dog walker makes sure you know about the "crane")

lots of Common Grackles, few Red-winged Blackbirds

Cackling Goose (cripple, has been present for over a year)

[Had 3 Western Bluebirds yesterday]

[White Pelican was on lake two days ago, small flocks have been flying over headed north]

Dave Leatherman

Fort Collins