Dickcissel - Reservoir Ridge Natural Area (Larimer)

[John Shenot]

I found and photographed a very cooperative adult female Dickcissel at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area this evening. She was in the first big field near the Overland Trail parking lot, on the fence to the right (north) of the trail. Maybe 150 yards from the parking lot?

This species was seen at this location by multiple observers this summer, but I wanted to post here as this appears to be the first August or later record in eBird for Larimer County. So I guess this is late. Still a chance for any listers who have missed this species in 2017!

John Shenot

Fort Collins