This afternoon (7/21) while driving home from work on Highway 402, about 1 mile east of Highway 287, I saw a kingbird shaped and sized bird flying south across the road in front of me. I quickly picked up the gray coloring and a tail a little longer than the body. With this I realized it was a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, probably female. It didn't have a black cap on it, so I was able to eliminate Fork-tailed Flycatcher in this quick view. Luckily, this species is easy to identify from its long tail and a kingbird shape. It looked identical to the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that Joe Roller found in Yuma County on July 12. I watched as long as I could while driving and it kept flying during that time, which the bird was about 200 yards to the south and it was still going strong towards the south. I really don't believe this bird to be chasable, but there is still a chance it could still be around. I will keep my eyes open on my way to and from work the next few days and post if I can refind it. Cole Wild Loveland
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