We had our first Lesser Goldfinch pair up here in Woodland Park this morning. Dave
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Leon Bright Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 3:15 PM To: COBIRDS Subject: [cobirds] Lesser Goldfinch pair with fledgling(?) in Pueblo COBirders, Lesser Goldfinches are known to nest generally later than other passerines and I have seen fledglings here in Pueblo as late as the latter part of August--maybe from a second brood. I was surprised yesterday, when I returned from several days at our mountain cabin, that a fluttering Lesser was being fed by an apparent adult in our backyard. Today I saw the same activity again with the recipient seeming to beg as a fledgling would rather than a female being courted. I'm pretty sure I saw the apparent youngster being fed by adults of both genders (i.e. a pair). The COLORADO BREEDING BIRD ATLAS I indicates that Lesser Goldfinches generally fledge in early July. I wonder if any of you volunteers for the ATLAS II have seen any FY activity among LEGOs yet. Leon Bright, Pueblo -- 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.
