[cobirds] 59 Red-n.Phalaropes Spring Park reservoir (Eagle Co)

Hi all

 

Got back last night from the NE USA (Biggest Week OH, Point Pelee ON, and various places in MI) where highlights include 2 Connecticut Warblers, lots of other gorgeous warblers etc, dragonflies, a dramatic encounter with a Massasauga Rattlesnake (no-one hurt and we both left on good terms!) and lots of nice folks                                                                                      

 

This morning, Wednesday, at Spring Park reservoir, El Jebel there were 59 Red-necked Phalaropes at 7:30am.. 46 by the dam wall, 10 in the middle of the reservoir, and 3 in the NE arm. Other birds of interest included at least three Buffleheads, still scores of Eared Grebes, but I could not locate any other shorebirds in my brief visit.  Viewing only possible from the CR, so a good spotting scope and no heatwaves are key!

 

Good birding all

 

Best wishes

 

Dick Filby

Cabondale, Garfield Cty