[cobirds] Pomarine Jaeger, Adobe Creek Reservoir (Kiowa and Bent Counties)

Birders,

Early this afternoon, I found an adult, light phase Pomarine Jaeger
while working at Adobe Creek Reservoir. It was on the shoreline, and
swimming just offshore on the east side of the point of land that juts
north into the lake in the SW corner of the Reservoir. As it seems to be
flighty and healthy, I doubt this is the bird reported from Antero
Reservoir, several hundred miles distant.

I got to observe the dark cap, fleshy tone at the base of the bill,
heavy dark breast band and spectacular rounded racquet-tipped tail. I
also got to observe the large size and bulky proportions.

Access for close views is made difficult by the dredging project
separating the north and south (dry) parts of the lake, which makes
walking closer impossible. Please respect endangered species closure signs.

I'm heading back to take photos, so forgive me if this brief posting
sounds disjointed.

Duane Nelson
Las Animas, Bent County, CO

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