I enjoy my little spring avian schedule, and it is always satisfying when the bird arrivals stick to my expectations. They are not very precise however, but that keeps me on my toes.
I like the bluebirds to arrive with the geese and ducks (and this year, they did, although a little later than I hoped). Hearing the RW blackbirds and meadowlarks pick up the chorus in Feb. is the desired soundtrack for this event. I like the rock wrens to be hard on their heels, er, tailfeathers. FOS rock wren in the yard yesterday: very punctual little guys, climate change nothwithstanding. Then I start looking for the Say's phoebes, or rather, I start stretching my ears towards the Feeder Canal where I hear their melancholy little announcements soon after the rock wrens come back. Somebody down south (Canon City?) saw one; I hope it's headed my way. Having had 2nd brood baby phoebes on a ledge on our house last August (four, of which I know that 3 stayed healthy and headed south later in the fall), I have scurried around this winter building others in hopes of attracting more, and maybe barn swallows too: there are ledges in every conceivable spot now, with comfy interior decoration (rough floorboards, small walls, some with nearby perches). The only thing that I think could beat these spring reunions would be having my grandchildren headed this way for good. We're working on it (they have been stuck by an economic anti-cyclone in California's Central Valley). By the way, anyone headed that way should consider visiting the San Joaquin and Sacramento delta areas, as well as Gray Lodge northwest of Sacramento: these are fantastic birdwatching spots. Happy hunting, everyone. Linda Central Boulder County -- 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.
