Environment:
Start Time: 3:35 PM Temperature: 65 degrees Sky: More Sun than Clouds with light breeze.
Spring’s first day turned out to be pretty mellow. The Arkansas River was literally swamped with fishermen and women whom I blame for the serious lack of waterfowl out floating around. There were very few ducks but about the same number of Pied-billed Grebes and American Coots as usual. Yes, the Pelican is still posted up on its favorite rock on the river. I was surprised to see a Double-crested Cormorant circling high up in the sky. Certainly a sign of Spring. Today’s featured image (above) is one of this season’s Osprey resting after a full day of working on the nest.
Sightings:
Birds: Mallards, Gadwall, Canada Geese, American White Pelican, Osprey, Pied-billed Grebe, American Coot, Red-tailed Hawk
Critters: Mule Deer, Butterflies (?!)
Gear: Nikon Panasonic Lumix GH4, 100-300mm
Pied-billed Grebe enjoying Spring on the Arkansas River at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado March 20, 2022 
American Coot on the Arkansas River at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado March 20, 2022