Field Trip Report
April 27, 2003
Shorebirds, Waders and Waterfowl
Larimer County
Leader: Beth Dillon
Eight participants visited a dozen lakes and reservoirs in eastern
Larimer County in search of water birds. We tallied 69 species, including
11 species of shorebirds, Eurasian Collared Doves, a Great-tailed Grackle,
and a nesting Red-tail Hawk and Great-horned Owl. Perhaps the most
thrilling observation was 3-4 Common Loons at North Poudre Reservoir #3,
one of which belted out its eerie call. We also observed a Peregrine
Falcon harass the gulls at #3 for several minutes as well.