Golden Ponds - Longmont - Boulder

[ronbco]

Greg M and I were happy to spot and hear a red-eyed vireo this morning on the path between the ponds and the creek.

Greg also sighted wood ducks in the pond west of the western most path.

I was stumped by an all dark-grey breast/belly/head perching bird with conical bill, all dark eye and black legs. I did not think it was a female red-winged blackbird because there was only the slightest hint of streaking. I did not see the back/wings/tail of the bird

Nothing else unusual...no spotted sandpiper (sigh)

Several of the ponds are drained (I suppose for repair) so it is amusing watching the pelicans walk between puddles.

Ron Bolton

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