I stopped by the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post late this
afternoon. When I arrived at 4:20 the Golden-crowned Sparrow was on
the ground feeding underneath the feeder on the west side. Shortly
after that, the White-throated Sparrow put in an appearance and I
could see both birds together for a brief period. The Golden-crowned
disappeared and did not make another appearance. I saw the White-
throated Sparrow twice between 4:20 and 4:40 and both times the bird
snuck out from the dense vegetation and fed underneath the feeder for
several minutes. About 4:45 the action seemed to stop and there were
very few birds after that. I was about ready to call it quits, but
then Curve-billed Thrasher made a brief appearance perching on top of
the same west feeder at 4:49.
In the afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 is probably a good time to visit
the Red Rocks feeders as the birds seem to come in and feed before
dark. Also first thing in the morning always seems to be productive.
Mike Henwood
Morrison
Jefferson County
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