Hi COBirders, Following Mel Goff's post yesterday, I had to go see if there were indeed that many Lewis' Woodpeckers at the ranch. There are. Incredible. In the picnic area when you first arrive arrive at the ranch (all well signed), there was a constant movement of woodpeckers of all ages though the oaks, poles, grass - gathering acorns, flycatching, ground feeding in the grass, and chasing. All were shy, and it was hard to get very close for any good pictures, but they were all over the place.
I don't think I've ever seen more than 2-3 in one place before. Also seen - mostly the same species as Mel reported yesterday. Lots of sparrows, mostly Chipping, but also Lark,Vesper, Brewers, and a Clay-colored. Lots of W Bluebirds (50+), W Scrub Jays (20+), Yellow-rumped (Audubon's, and one Myrtle) Warblers, Spotted Towhees - mostly young ones, (20+). The coolest spotting for me today, was a lone Clark's Nutcracker that did two separate fly-bys. Seems pretty low elevation, and oaks and elms lining grassy fields seems like the wrong habitat! Maybe a lost youngster? Anyhow, the area is highly recommended, and was very quiet on a Tuesday. Wonderful! Steve Brown Colorado Springs -- 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]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
