Hi, birders, Having just returned from the ABA Rally in Virginia, imagine my surprise to see a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker juvenile on the small cottonwood in my back yard near Colo Blvd and Country Line Road in Centennial, Arap County. Scott and I spent some time deciding if it could possibly be a Red-naped Sapsucker but it was lighter and smudgier (except for the distinct white wing strip). It had a yellow wash on the chest and belly. It has a good-sized bill. Not having a photo, I wasn't going to post, but then I saw there were other reports of this bird in October. It was seen today, 10/23/2012, at 9:00 am. Certainly a new yard bird for us. Carol Blackard (303) 740-6072 [email protected] www.carolblackardphotography.com Carol Blackard (303) 740-6072 [email protected] www.carolblackardphotography.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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
