Today I did a wrap around a few plains counties; Kit Carson, Cheyenne and Lincoln.
Starting at Flagler SWA I found land birds to be lacking in general. The most common migrants were Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Spotted Towhee. There is not much water remaining but a good number of ducks were hanging around not much room for shorebirds and none were present. The best bird was a GRAY FLYCATCHER in the cottonwood south along the stream bed.
The town of Flagler had nothing of note.
I poked around a few areas in Burlington and found just a few migrants. Best were three Broad-winged Hawks. The sewage treatment ponds were fun with both phalaropes, ducks and a smattering of shorebirds.
Attempts at finding any open water in Cheyenne county were unsuccessful. The sewage ponds in Cheyenne Wells had a new no trespassing sign. I had to work to get a view and wasn't rewarded my more than Blue-winged Teal and a Ring-necked Duck.
I ended the day at Shaffer Reservoir in extreme eastern Lincoln county. It was the best of the day. Plenty of peeps, Marbled Godwit, a WHIMBREL, and a PIPING PLOVER. Best I can do is say find my eBird report for directions it may be in the County birding site as well.
In all the warm weather and a few good birds kept me happy.
Nick Moore
Currently in La Junta for the night.
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