Birds Landscapes Sightings Wildlife
December 08, 2021

December 08, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 3:05 PM Temperature: 58 degrees Sky: Sunshine with clouds and wind. I changed things up a bit today by walking on the South shore of the Arkansas River. I walked East from the Highway 96 parking area along the trail that winds around the group of watersheds known as Valco Ponds. Today I was wearing a jacket since the Sun was behind a bank of clouds when I set out. As soon as I was away from the car the Sun popped out and proceeded to roast me. Not only that but the stiff breeze that was there…

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Birds Sightings Wildlife
March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 8:30 AM Temperature: 43 degrees Sky: Sunny with light breeze Morning temperatures are getting much more tolerable allowing me to get out even earlier. The stars of today’s outing turned out to be some Merganser ducks. The Arkansas River played host to both Red-breasted Mergansers (below) and Hooded Mergansers (above). As always, Mallards and Buffleheads were in good supply. The Osprey were quite active as well. I caught a nice shot of one of the big birds out collecting material to patch up the nest. I guess the honeymoon is over. Sightings:Birds: Canada Geese, Buffleheads, Mallards, Gadwalls, Osprey,…

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