Fw: Ospreys and cliff swallows

[Pauli Driver-Smith]

It is mid June now and the ospreys are still working on building their nest. At times, the female is actually in the nest like she is sitting on eggs, but I don't think she actually is.

Cliff swallows have taken over the underside of the pier at Highland Lake. I have no idea how many there are, but it looks to be well over 100 maybe more. This is the first time I've been able to see Cliff swallow Nests Up this close. Looks like our mosquito population is going to take a hit this year. I do have a few barn swallows in my outbuildings, But not in the numbers, I'm used to seeing. 

Pauli Smith 

Highlandlake/Mead, Weld County 

[Pauli Driver-Smith]

Things are becoming quite entertaining these days. The male breeding the female and the female trying to breed the male. Silly newlyweds! The nest is right in the center of the platform. There is still a lot of open spaces surrounding it. Lots of vocalizations and once where people walking down the road didn't bother them, now they are hyper vigilant when someone walks by. 

They have added some interesting "decor" to the outside of the platform.