Date: 11/5/25 6:45 am From: John Tumasonis <snakemonev...> Subject: [cobirds] East Lake, Thorton CO, waterfowl
All: Lots of waterfowl are assembling on East Lake (East Lake Park) in Thornton. I only had binoculars, so somebody with a good scope may be able to pick out some rarities if you visit. Listed below are minimum counts. Remember that species are coming in and out in droves - so what you see one day, may not be there the next day. Counts were done on 11-4-25, midday. Note: port-a-potty is available on York Street parking area near Lake Village Park, to the north, across 128th. Best viewing is on the northeast side, due to sun glare.
Pr = Present EL = East Lake
Great Blue Heron - 1 - EL Canada Goose - 40+ - EL (no Cackling yet) Mallard - scant, only 4 = EL Gadwall - 50+ - EL American Wigeon - 300+ - EL Northern Shoveler - only 1 - EL Redhead - 200+ - EL Ring Necked Duck - 200+ - EL Lesser Scaup - 100+ - EL Bufflehead - 60+ - EL Red Tailed Hawk - 1 Immature - EL American Coot - 150+ - EL Ring Billed Gull - 40+ Eurasian Collared Dove - Pr Northern Flicker - Pr Blue Jay - Pr Black Billed Magpie - Pr American Crow - Pr Black Capped Chickadee - Pr White Crowned Sparrow - 2 - EL, west side of lake Red Winged Blackbird - 100+ - EL House Finch - Pr COMMON GRACKLE - 2 - at Lake Village Park, across the street to the north European Starling - Pr
Conspicuously absent: Rock Doves
Best of luck, John T (Tumasonis) "I'm not a real birder. I only pretend to be one on CoBirds."
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