Environment:
Start Time: 8:20 AM Temperature: 44 degrees Sky: Sunny, few clouds, no breeze
Yet another perfect day for a walk by the river. There was a wide variety of birds this morning most of whom had better things to do than pose for my camera. I chased a marauding band of Bushtits who were pillaging the rabbitbrush along the bank of the Arkansas River. Those suckers are quick. One of the fuzzy frames I captured is posted below along with a pretty nice shot of three Canada Geese coming in for a landing at the fishing pond. The lack of wind this morning made for a very calm pond surface resulting in some terrific reflections on the water. I was surprised by the appearance of an American Kestrel who naturally assumed a perch high in a bare tree. Today’s featured image is of a Song Sparrow who slipped up and sat still long enough for me to grab a shot. I’m sure he will be fined by the Bird Union.
Sightings:
Birds: Mallard Ducks, Gulls, Canada Geese, Wood Ducks, Bufflehead Ducks, American Coot, Bushtits, Sparrows, White-Breasted Nuthatch, Belted Kingfisher, Flicker, American Kestrel, Western Grebe, Red-Tailed Hawk, Dark-Eyed Juncos
Critters: Squirrels, Mule Deer
Gear: Nikon D5100, 55-300mm lens
Bushtits at Lake Pueblo State Park in Colorado November 18, 2020 
A trio of Canada Geese come in for a Landing in the Anticline Fishing Pond at Lake Pueblo State Park in Colorado November 18, 2020