Black, Gray-crowned and Brown-capped Rosie Finches have been coming to my yard since the first of December. They have been here every day, from perhaps 50 birds to more than 500…depending on the weather. Bad weather brings more Rosies.
I have been feeding and paying attention to birds for three years now, the Rosies have come every year…in larger and larger numbers. I have never seen them in April, but as a storm moves in today, April 1st, the Rosie Finches are back. Rather than close to 600 of them, I’d say there are less than 50; but a first is a first…four solid months of the pink-butts! I can’t imagine they will be here for more than a few days longer, so I’m not talking about this year when I ask…are there any of you wonderful citizen-scientist types out there who think it would be fun to come band these birds in my yard next year? I have little interest in doing this myself, but I would be more than thrilled to help someone else with the work. I feel sort of silly asking, but I realize banding birds offers much useful data. I would think December- February would offer the most Rosies while February-March can bring in 50+ at-a-time Evening Grosbeaks, too. And again, as several have noticed…I have a wonderful set-up here by the river, surrounded by huge trees; it’s a pretty birdie yard. Anyone interested in visiting, just call…I enjoy meeting new people (or as Bill put it: filling up my dance card! LOL) Please forgive me if this is a stupid idea; I'm nothing if not enthusiastic. Several have heard and seen a Belted Kingfisher here this week, bringing the March yard-bird total to 33 different species. Beverly Jensen, 719-989-1398 La Veta, Huerfano County www.RuralChatter.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
