East Lake, Thorton CO, waterfowl

[John Tumasonis]

All:

        Lots of waterfowl are assembling on East Lake (East Lake Park) in Thornton.  I only had binoculars, so somebody with a good scope may be able to pick out some rarities if you visit.  Listed below are minimum counts.  Remember that species are coming in and out in droves - so what you see one day, may not be there the next day.  Counts were done on 11-4-25, midday.   Note:  port-a-potty is available on York Street parking area near Lake Village Park, to the north, across 128th.  Best viewing is on the northeast side, due to sun glare. 

Pr = Present

EL = East Lake

Great Blue Heron - 1 - EL

Canada Goose - 40+ - EL (no Cackling yet)

Mallard - scant, only 4 = EL

Gadwall - 50+ - EL

American Wigeon - 300+ - EL

Northern Shoveler - only 1 - EL

Redhead - 200+ - EL

Ring Necked Duck - 200+ - EL

Lesser Scaup - 100+ - EL

Bufflehead - 60+ - EL

Red Tailed Hawk - 1 Immature - EL

American Coot - 150+ - EL

Ring Billed Gull - 40+

Eurasian Collared Dove - Pr

Northern Flicker - Pr

Blue Jay - Pr

Black Billed Magpie - Pr

American Crow - Pr

Black Capped Chickadee - Pr

White Crowned Sparrow - 2 - EL, west side of lake

Red Winged Blackbird - 100+ - EL

House Finch - Pr

COMMON GRACKLE - 2 - at Lake Village Park, across the street to the north

European Starling - Pr

Conspicuously absent:  Rock Doves

Best of luck, 

John T (Tumasonis)

"I'm not a real birder.  I only pretend to be one on CoBirds."