Documentation of
Snowy Plover
2015-055
Observer Information
Reporter:
Brandon K. Percival
835 S. Harmony Dr.,
PUEBLO WEST,
CO 81007-2632
E-mail:
bkpercival@yahoo.com
Other Observers:
None with me. Seen by many before this date, and later in the day by Kara Carragher and others.
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Snowy Plover
First Date/Time:
5/3/2015 6:05:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
5/3/2015 6:10:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
5 minutes
County:
El Paso
Specific Location:
Big Johnson Reservoir
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Breeding
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
20x60 zoom leica spotting scope
Distance:
200 meters, on far shore
Light:
Sunny, no heat waves, probably the best time to scope Big Johnson Reservoir from the parking lot
Description of the Bird
I went to Big Johnson Reservoir early in the morning, to see if I could find the previously reported Snowy Plover, that I didn't have in El Paso County. I started scoping the far shore, and with some American Avocets, I could pick out a pale backed small plover. The bird didn't have a complete black neck band and the legs weren't orange, so I was sure it wasn't a Piping Plover. Kara Carragher and others walked around the lake later in the day, and confirmed the bird was indeed a Snowy Plover, that was hanging around with the American Avocets. Sam Fason photographed the bird on 1 May 2015, and I'm including his photo. This appears to be a Colorado Bird Records Committee Review species for El Paso County, that is why I'm submitting. Not sure if others will or not.
Similar Species Discussion
Piping Plover -- light colored legs
Previous Experience
This species breeds at Lake Cheraw, Otero County, CO, and I usually see many of them each year, at this location. Since they breed in SE Colorado, it isn't too surprising to have a migrant in El Paso County, and along the Front Range.
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Date Documentation Submitted
5/14/2015 6:09:00 PM
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