The field trip I led last Saturday was very productive with all 8 participants getting many views of male several male Bobolinks including a close view at eye level when a first year male flew in less than 40 feet away from where we stood in a farmer's field (with permission). The males sang, displayed and chased for the group for almost an hour, with great views for all including 3 for whom this was a life species.
All the participants also got very good views through spotting scopes of the Common Ravens that have 2 nestlings in their nest inside a cave high up a cliff. We watched as the parents flew in and fed their nestlings and occasionally stayed to do housekeeping. Nearby a Canyon Wren,several Rock Wrens and Spotted Towhees serenaded the group. We also heard and watched as a male Ash-throated Flycatcher called from a small deciduous tree. At our last stop a pair of Black Phoebes put on a nice show as they fed at least one fledgling which was accomplished by hovering briefing near the fledgling. I have posted photos of the Common Ravens at and in the cave nest on my Birds and Nature <http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com> blog. I have also added a few photos of a male Bobolink that was perched above me on a power line providing some interesting views of it's plumage and rectrices. 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.
