In our yard in semi-rural Douglas county, we seem to enjoy a new migrant each day (almost).
Apr. 20: 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, but then none until one, May 3, and none again until May 8. Apr. 22: 11 Chipping Sparrows, and lots daily since then. Apr. 26: Broad-tailed Hummingbird: one, then none until May 2, daily since then. Apr. 29: House Wren May 2: Lazuli Bunting May 3: Green-tailed Towhee, Vesper Sparrow May 4: Lark Sparrow May 5: Black-headed Grosbeak May 6: Common Poorwill May 7: Indigo Bunting (one day only) & Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1st year, very washed-out male), still here. May 9: Female Black-headed Grosbeak & Western Tanager. * * * Regarding the discussion about the provenance of the Rufous-crowned Sparrow in Georgetown. I've always thought it too bad that an exotic is considered guilty until proved innocent (if "proof" is the right word). But then, on reflection, I admit to applying the guilt-thing to all the Chukars that people see in metro Denver, as well as the odd-looking ducks. One difference, I suppose -- those birds don't have the "nearby" abundance that Cobirdsers attribute to this sparrow in its native region. Hugh Kingery Franktown, CO -- 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.
