In the midst of running errands, I took a few minutes to stop at the
Red Rocks feeders just after 1 this afternoon. When I arrived, there
were lots of juncos under the east platform feeder, but no birds on
the west side. I cleared some areas and scattered some seed, and the
birds came in droves. I took my broom, snow shovel, and bird seed
back to the car, and when I returned -Rosy-Finches -. There was a
flock of 10-20 and they came to the feeders on both the east and west
sides. The majority were Gray-crowned with a few Brown-capped. I saw
one Gray-cheeked (Hepburn's) and one first winter Black Rosy-Finch. I
expect the Rosy-Finches will stay thru tomorrow with the cold and snow
cover, but once it warms up and there is bare ground, they will
probably vacate the Red Rocks area. This is a great chance to see
Rosy-Finches up close. I will go to Red Rocks early tomorrow morning
and make sure there is plenty of seed on the ground and in the feeders.
I only stayed a few minutes, but both White-throated Sparrows appeared
together. Probably just a matter of time(which I don't have today)
before the Curve-billed Thrasher, Harris's, and Golden-crowned made a
showing. Bob Schade was there when I left, and he will report on the
other birds.
Mike Henwood
Red Rocks - Jefferson County
Morrison
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