Tuesday, 11 December 2012

[cobirds] White-winged Scoter, Denver County

Hi all,
 
I have not seen the 3 Scoters at Marston Reservoir since 12/8. On 12/9 , a friend and I looked all over the place for them at the lake and another lake with o luck. 12/10, I did not look at Marston. Today, 12/11, I found 1, White-winged Scoter in the northern section of Marston Reservoir, [first winter juvenile]. I looked at other lakes in the area and could not find the Surf or other White-winged Scoters. I'm assuming the first winter White-winged Scoter today is the same one who has been here for a long time ???
 
Birds were way down in numbers and I did not see a Loon today. I think alot of birds took off when the extreme cold front came in.
Common and Hooded Mergansers were at the lake, along with many Goldeneyes,[no Barrow's yet]. The lake was pretty quiet, with everthing way out in the middle of the water.
 
Happy Birding !
Tina Jones
Littleton, Jefferson County, CO

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