Just back from a 4 day trip to Trappers Lake, Garfield Co.
On June 28, in the middle of the lake saw a train of small ducks, 4-5 ducks following a leader, as one would expect to see with a family of ducks traveling through the water. My 7X binocs just couldn't confirm any field marks. The ducks were smaller than a nearby Mallard. Conjecture implied a bufflehead-like head shape. Since Common Goldeneye is not expected to breed in Colorado that left the Barrow's as a logical choice. Of course it is feasible those ducks were something totally different is also likely.
Anyone know if Barrow's is confirmed nesting at Trapper's Lake?
Bob Righter
Denver CO
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