Storm birds

The storm that blew into Colorado today dumped more than 5 inches of snow in Canon City (a lot and an unusual amount here), but as it went east it dropped lesser amounts. There were surprisingly few waterfowl at Brush Hollow Reservoir with just 2 Common Mergansers, 2 Ring-necked Ducks and a single Common Goldeneye. I saw one white-headed gull at a distance but due to snow couldn't drive down to see the whole lake.

However, Sumo Golf Course Pond made up for it. There were close to 30 Ring-necked Ducks, a few each Redheads, Common Goldeneye, and Gadwall. There were also two Canvasback Ducks and a number of Canada Geese there.

Driving back from the golf course ponds I saw one Scaled Quail run across the highway.


SeEtta