Environment:
Start Time: 8:55 AM Temperature: 55 degrees Sky: Sunshine with few clouds and light breeze
With a morning temperature in the mid-fifties and a predicted afternoon temperature in the high seventies I elected to hit the trail early. That old saying about the rewards to be gained by the early bird was verified today. I caught a Red-tailed Hawk on its morning flight, a Belted Kingfisher working the Arkansas River and a Downy Woodpecker performing a detailed tree inspection all on the first part of my walk. For the second half I got to spend a little time with an American Bald Eagle. Today’s featured image is a late Winter morning scene featuring Liberty Point towering over the Arkansas River while an American White Pelican gets ready for the day. I think this weather is going to hold until the weekend – I hope the birding holds up as well.
Sightings:
Birds: Mallards, Gulls, Canada Geese, American White Pelican, Pied-billed Grebe, Goldeneye, Buffleheads, American Coot, American Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, Dark-eyed Juncos, Northern Flicker, Sparrows, Belted Kingfisher, Mourning Dove
Critters: Tree Squirrel
Gear: Nikon D5600, 55-200mm
Male Belted Kingfisher keeping a close eye on the Arkansas River at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado March 02, 2022 
Downy Woodpecker checking for bugs at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado March 02, 2022 
An adult American Bald Eagle gives me the side-eye at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado March 02, 2022