Environment:
Start Time: 2:10 PM Temperature: 42 degrees Sky: Sunshine little breeze
Today started out a little dicey weather-wise but turned into an extremely pleasant afternoon which transported me from my couch to the Rock Canyon trails at Lake Pueblo State Park. The Arkansas River was well populated with fishermen which generally is a good thing – everyone should be out enjoying such a day – but is kind of a bummer for me because all that river traffic cuts down on my chances of seeing Belted Kingfishers and/or Great Blue Herons the two shyest birds in the park. Still I managed to bag a big bird as evidenced by today’s featured image – this is either a Sharp-shinned Hawk or a Cooper’s Hawk. I am leaning toward the former since the bird is not all that big. But – I’m no expert. Posted below is one of the many American Robins that are still bopping around the park. This really seems early in the year to see these guys but here they are!
Sightings:
Birds: Common Goldeneye, Gadwalls, Buffleheads, Gulls, Killdeer, American Coot, American Robins, Starlings, Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Northern Flicker
Critters: Prairie Dogs
Gear: Nikon D5600, 55-300mm
