Between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m. this morning, Bruce and Christopher Neuman
and myself saw all 4 of the rarities plus added another species for
the year to the Red Rocks Feeder count. Shortly after 8a.m. the
Curve-billed Thrasher arrived followed by the first winter Harris's
Sparrow. Both birds were up in the vicinity of the upper apple tree
on the west side and provided great looks. Around 8:45 the Golden-
crowned Sparrow appeared underneath the platform feeder and the White-
throated Sparrow showed up in the shrubs next to the lower apple tree
and along the wall. Again great looks! Bonus for the day was the
appearance of at least 14 Evening Grosbeaks. The flock perched in the
upper branches of the trees above the platform feeder and stayed about
10 minutes. They did not come down to the feeder, although it was full
of sunflower seeds. This was around 8:30 a.m. and there were lots of
birds feeding as well as several squirrels, so perhaps there was a
little too much activity for the Evening Grosbeaks on the platform
feeder.
Both Prairie Falcons were seen as well. Today it was a Kestrel dive-
bombing the Prairie Falcon - the other day it was the Prairie diving
at a Red-tailed Hawk. The Prairie Falcons seem to like to sit on top
of Ship Rock. If you don't see them perched on top of Ship Rock or
flying around, go to the Upper South Parking Lot and check the
backside(west side) of Ship Rock.
Mike Henwood
Morrison
Jefferson County
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