Paul Avery - same lack of success at places in other replies. Also walked around outer loop of CSU Environmental Learning Center 11am-12pm.
On Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 8:06:52 PM UTC-7, Nick Komar wrote:
-- On Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 8:06:52 PM UTC-7, Nick Komar wrote:
Birders did a great job of monitoring the location of the elusive Harris's Hawk today. Reports on Cobirds listserv and eBird accounted for its whereabouts almost the entire day, from just after sunrise at RiverBend Ponds Natural Area to sunset along Strauss Cabin Road in the Strang Gravel Pit area. It roamed an area along the Poudre River drainage that stretches more than 3 miles from north to south.
Excellent flight photos by Dave Wade (posted to eBird checklist S41051847) revealed some retained juvenal feathers indicating an age of approximately 18 months I believe.
No one commented on its prey. Has anyone seen in eat? Let's hope it finds a meal soon.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the start of count week for the Fort Collins Christmas Bird Count. The northwest part of the hawk's territory (Riverbend Ponds Natural Area) is in the circle. If anyone sees it there beginning tomorrow, please post the sighting to Cobirds or eBird.
If you are out searching for this bird, beware that there are some dark immature Northern Harriers that can be confused. Also not likely, but a dark phase Ferruginous Hawk can appear similar as well. And please, continue to update the birding community. It is much appreciated.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
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