Surf Scoters Rocky Mountain Lake Park Denver County and Prospect Park Jefferson County

[Art Hudak]

Hello,

 

The Surf Scoter was still present at Rocky Mountain Lake Park Denver County as of 3:22PM on 10/20 seen on the west end of the lake. The Surf Scoter was still present at Prospect Lake Jefferson County as of 4:01PM on 10/20 seen on the west end of the lake. Photos were taken of both birds. Thanks Joe for the Rocky Mountain bird and thanks Bob for the Prospect bird.

 

Happy Birding,

 

Art Hudak

Denver County

[birderbob]

10/23 The Rocky Mountain Lake Park Surf Scoter is still present as of 1:30pm today.  It was directly north of the playground area in the middle of the lake.  Both times I have seen it, it keeps close to a small group of Ruddy Ducks but maintains enough distance to stand out - so my advice for a quick find, is to look in spots where you see small groups of Ruddy Ducks.

 

I can't take all the credit for finding the Prospect Scoter.  I have to share it with Marilyn Rhodes of Evergreen.  It was her idea to go up there and take a look.

 

Bob Santangelo

Wheat Ridge