In addition to the spring migrants I posted about last night that I observed at Tempel Grove, I also observed a pair of Eastern Phoebes that were building nests-yes, plural. I observed one of the birds working on each of two of the several partially built nests, a behavior documented in this species by others, under a bridge over the Ft Lyon Canal that runs through this area. One of the phoebes is a first spring and the other appeared to be an adult. I have posted photos of this tonight on my Birds and Nature blog <http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com>
I forgot to note that on my way down to Tempel Grove Sunday I stopped briefly at the Fort Lyon Wildlife Easement on the north side of county road. I didn't stay long as I didn't see any passerines. I did find one or two Red-headed Woodpeckers in there. I also found Lewis's Woodpeckers on the power lines along the county road. I drove to Van's Grove (all these locations are listed on Colo County Birding) where I planned to do a quick drive through so I could get on to Tempel Grove but I found someone sitting and having brunch in a folding chair in the entrance so I drove on. In addition to the birds I have noted, I was pleased to see very good numbers of Western Kingbirds in the area plus a lot of Eastern Kingbirds in areas with water nearby. Conspicuously absent were Bullock's Orioles (and I have still only seen one male Bullock's in Canon City area), a species not always easily spotted but usually heard loud and clear. SeEtta Moss Canon City Blogging for Birds and Blooms magazine @ http://birdsandbloomsblog.com/author/seetta-moss/ (newest link) Personal blog @ BirdsAndBlooms.blogspot.com<http://birdsandblooms.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.
