Hey birders,
The adult Royal Tern that spent 20 minutes on Plover Island on the north
shore of John Martin Reservoir (Bent County) on July 10th returned today
after an eight day absence. This time it was far more cooperative.
Although it got up and took distant fishing forays, and disappeared a
couple of times, it returned to loaf on the island after each trip. I
now think the odds of re-finding it are considerably better.
This viewing was much more fun for me, because I got to share the bird
with others. I called Janeal Thompson, and she arrived with Jane Stulp.
This time, the bird was loafing on the island when they arrived. Janeal
surely got better photos than I am capable of on my best day. This was a
state bird for both of them, and a life bird for Jane.
Entry will have to be through John Martin State Park south of Hasty.
Wind through the state park until signs point the way to the State
Wildlife Area. Turn west. At a cattle guard you will see the island.
Wind around a flooded bay, and drive south. I recommend parking atop the
bluff instead of at the bottom, as birds will be more relaxed and may
not fly off as readily. Pause for a second to consider that this island
is man-made for the benefit of another kind of tern (not present), and
that the lack of vegetation is the result of manual habitat recovery
efforts. My short-term reward was the Royal Tern, but I'm hoping for
better things in the future.
Duane Nelson
Las Animas, CO
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