Greetings All,
Actually, I tell a small lie. The Hooded Warbler was across the river (north of Poudre River), near the Poudre River Trail parking lot. The bird flew from one tree to another, immediately towards the river from the parking area. I then watched it hop about a cottonwood for a few moments and proceeded to pish. The bird exited (as I later heard) stage right (towards highway) whilst a swarm of grackles and starlings descended. The Hooded then sang once or twice, and disappeared, perhaps across the highway, where there is fair and inaccessible habitat. But I suspect it will remain in the area for at least a wee while. Brown Thrasher, N Mockingbird, and Orchard Oriole were other birds of low-level interest in the area. There are massive densities of mosquitos, so be ready to be eaten alive or wear DEET. The other highlight of the day were 3 singing Cassin's Sparrows in Beebe's Draw at the corner of Rd 50 and 57. One sang from a wire on the south side of 50, allowing for nice photography. There was work being done near the pond at Lower Latham, so except the BN Stilts and Am Avocets, there was not much action. Not a duck in site. Best Wishes and Good Cheer Steven Mlodinow Longmont 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.
