[Birdnet] Ouray National Wildlife Refuge General Bird Survey

[Diane_Penttila at fws.gov]

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
General Waterbird Survey
2/20/08


We haven't had any waterfowl on the Refuge since December.  Lots of snow;
almost all the Refuge roads are impassable.  But the elk are frequently
seen.  Their trails are like highways.  The pronghorn and coyote are often
hanging out right in front of the office.  Good selection of raptors seen
today, though not in any high numbers.  One little sliver of open water on
the river with a few birds.  Maybe some more open water on the river too,
but we are limited to where we can get to.  The following birds were seen
within the survey route:

Canada geese    14
Green-winged teal   3
Red-tailed hawk   3
Rough-legged hawk   3
Bald eagle   7
Golden eagle   1
Merlin      1
Short-eared owl   1


Diane Penttila
Ouray NWR
Randlett, UT
(435)545-2522 x 12
diane_penttila at fws.gov