Field notes, July - Dec, Species Accounts: Gavia to Uria, v1543
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1435 2020/11/7 Date: 11/7/2020 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Location: Humbleton, CO, USA Weather: Overcast, 68°F (20°C) Wind: NE at 5 mph Visibility: Good Observations: - Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - 1 individual observed near water. - Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) - 2 individuals observed near water. - Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - 1 individual observed flying overhead. - Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) - 1 individual observed diving into water. Species Count: - Birds: 6 - Mammals: 0 - Reptiles: 0 - Amphibians: 0 - Fish: 0 - Insects: 0 - Plants: 0 Notes: - Weather conditions were overcast with light wind from the northeast. - Water levels appeared normal for this time of year. - No significant disturbances or human activity noted in the area. Photographs taken: - Blue Heron (1 photo) - Great Blue Heron (2 photos) - Bald Eagle (1 photo) - Osprey (1 photo) Equipment used: - Binoculars (8x42) - Camera with telephoto lens (70-300mm) - Field guide: "Birds of North America" by Sibley Additional Notes: - Area appears to be a wetland or marsh habitat. - No signs of nesting activity observed during observation period.