Wild Turkey (!) on Raptor Alley Trip [Nunn, Weld]

[The "Nunn Guy"]

Hi all

Surprise bird of the day (for me at least) was first time appearance of Wild Turkey (2) along Raptor Alley.  Assume they are hanging out along Lone Tree Creek drainage nearby.  Overcast day and no wind.

Total raptors seen:  48

• Northern Harrier - 2
• Red-tailed Hawk - 9
• Bald Eagle - 2
• Prairie Falcon - 4
• Rough-legged Hawk - 4
• Ferruginous Hawk - 13
• American Kestrel - 10
• Golden Eagle - 2
• UNID Buteo/Eagle - 2

Photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Raptor-Alley-12-10-2016/

Others:

• Wild Turkey - 2 (First time ever)
• Northern Shrike - 2
• Common Raven - 4
• Mule Deer - 3
• Pronghorn - 35-45

Next outing mid-January.

Thanks

Gary Lefko, Nunn

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