Tundra Swan & Barrow's Goldeneye - Mesa County

[Mike Henwood]

Yesterday Nic Korte and I birded from Jerry Creek Reservoir SWA to Vega Lake SP as part of the annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count.  At a small pond on the south side of CO Hwy 330 a mile or so  beyond the entrance to Jerry Creek SWA, we observed an adult Tundra Swan and 5 Barrow's Goldeneye - 2 male and 3 female.

The location of the ponds is 5101-5115 CO HWY 330, Molina, Mesa County.  There is a large pullout on the north side of the road where one can park.  Birds are easily spooked on the pond, which is on the south side of the road.

Mike Henwood

Grand Junction

Mesa County