A lot of birders were down here in Pueblo today, since it was a holiday for some. Here are some highlights.
The totally unexpected bird of the day, was a basic plumage Red Phalarope, that I spotted, along with Bill Maynard, Richard Bunn and Jan Albright. Also, seen by Margie Joy and Stephany McNew. Unfortunately, one other Pueblo birder came to see it, didn't see it. The bird was swimming at the North Shore Marina, close to shore mostly. An amazing first winter record for Colorado. I will submit documentation to the Colorado Birds Records Committee. Photos were taken by three of us.
The other amazing thing for mid-winter, was the Red-necked Grebes! Both marinas had them, South Shore Marina had one, and North Shore Marina had two!
A good day for gulls at the South Shore Marina tires as well.
Glaucous Gull - 2 (1 adult, 1 immature)
Great Black-backed Gull (1 adult)
Lesser Black-backed Gulls (both adults and 1st year birds)
Thayer's Gull (both adult and juveniles)
California Gull (1 adult at least)
along with Ring-billed and a good number of Herring Gulls
Two Common Loons, Horned, Eared, and Western Grebes continue, as well as Double-crested Cormorants at both marinas. At least 3 male and 2 female Red-breasted Mergansers put on a nice show in the cove at the North Shore Marina. The Northern Mockingbird continues at the Northern Plains Campground.
Below the dam, a nice female Ladder-backed Woodpecker was very cooperative, plus Black and Say's Phoebes, Greater Scaup, and many other ducks were present. Also, Yellow-rumped Warbler and Bewick's Wren were seen.
A very fun couple of days around Pueblo!
Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO
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