stearns lake, boulder(?) county

j.d. birchmeier

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Feb 10, 2016, 6:36:19 PM2/10/16

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In addition to the ducks/gulls/geese that you would expect, there was a harbinger - a Western Meadowlark singing lustily from a fence post. A couple of red-winged blackbirds were singing, but their hearts weren't in it, although one female red wing was taking an interest....

I also got to see a mature bald eagle cruise over and dive on a target in the weeds. Failing to reappear, probably got some lunch.

J.D. (Birch) Birchmeier

Longmont

Fi Rust

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Feb 10, 2016, 7:34:22 PM2/10/16

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Ted Floyd

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Feb 13, 2016, 9:46:24 PM2/13/16

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Hey, everybody. Art Wainwright and I birded Stearns Lake, Boulder County, late this warm, windy Saturday afternoon, Feb. 13. Highlights were 2 northern pintails and a wood duck. Despite the howling wind, the loudly declaiming western meadowlarks were not to be denied.

Over at the innominate pond across the way in Broomfield County was a "blue" goose x Canada goose hybrid. Photos here:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27503687

Earlier in the day at Greenlee Preserve, Boulder County, I heard and sort of saw a fog-shrouded greater white-fronted goose.

And yesterday, Friday, Feb. 12, at Settlers Park, Boulder County, Hannah Floyd and I watched pygmy nuthatches building a nest, a remarkable performance. Photos here:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27460594