Yesterday, Jan 1, my wife saw a northern pygmy-owl at Red Rocks Park in El Paso County; off Hwy 24 - just west of 31st street. It was seen at the large pond, sitting in a cottonwood. I have always thought that this place (since it opened a few years ago) should be perfect for little owls. Loads of thick junipers to roost in; against steep canyon walls; open fields to hunt; water sources, etc. To-date - this is the first one seen.
Up in Teller County, near the town of Divide, Rosy-Finches have returned. As many as 150+ show up each morning 8:30-9:30-ish, in the same neighborhood as reported last year. To date, I have only seen one black and the rest gray-crowned. fyi Jeff J Jones ( <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]) Teller County - 8500' - Montane Woodlands -- 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.
