In that I understand there will be a couple of field-trips from the CFO convention making a Walsenburg-La Veta loop which will include my yard, I thought I'd let you all know what one might expect here then.
In the last couple of weeks, I've seen: Lazuli Bunting, Black-headed Grosbeak, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Bullock's Oriole, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Scott's Oriole, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Belted Kingfisher, lots of Cassin's Finch, a Spotted Towhee, Yellow-headed Blackbirds, Lesser Goldfinch (green- and black-backed)...dozens and dozens of Evening Grosbeak. The Kingfishers have been hunting my pond (with my blessing); maybe we'll see one go fishing! In another couple weeks I may be able to add both Rufus and Calliope hummers, Indigo Bunting, Yellow and Yellow-rumped Warblers, Western Tanagers, Western Wood-Pewee, House Wren, White-winged Dove, Chipping Sparrow, Black Phoebe,...as most of these are quite reliable here; in addition to all the 'regulars' with which everyone is familiar. Once each, I have spotted an American Redstart and a Red-breasted Nuthatch here, too. The field trips here are Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19th...I'll keep the feeders stocked, the pond full and the nectar & oranges available! Or, as sometimes happens when visitors come, we might see an accipiter or falcon stop by for a meal while we watch. Great fun... Beverly Jensen - 719-742-3195 La Veta, Huerfano Co, CO www.RuralChatter.blogspot.com -- 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.
