Mike Foster and I observed both the juvenile Golden-crowned Sparrow
and Chipping Sparrow at the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post
about 9:00 a.m. this morning. The birds were seen in the garden area
to the west of the patio near the platform feeder.
I arrived early and put out some seed around 8:20 a.m. before meeting
Mike F. around 8:30 a.m. When I arrived, there was no seed out and
very few birds. We waited approximately 30 minutes before the
Chipping Sparrow landed on the platform feeder. Shortly thereafter
the Golden-crowned appeared in the rocks to the right of the platform
feeder. These two target sparrows were the last to appear following
in order Scrub Jays, Juncos, Black-capped Chickadees, House Finches,
Song Sparrows, Spotted Towhees, and then finally the Chipping Sparrow
followed by the Golden-crowned.
I will put out seed tomorrow(Friday), Sat., and Sunday mornings so
folks should be able to find the birds. I am leaving town Sunday
afternoon, so after Sunday folks will be on their own and probably
need to bring some seed.
Mike Henwood
Morrison
Jefferson County
