FYI to follow this post, we've had Western Meadowlark (18-20+) throughout the winter so they (some) definitely stick around in winter in Nunn. Also, 3 Lapland Longspurs at our front feeders yesterday and today.
Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Saturday, February 8, 2014 8:05:32 PM UTC-7, Libby wrote: > > I don't know if this is noteworthy but all week we have had a meadowlark > in the bare grass below the sunflower seed feeder both in the evening after > all the other birds have left and also in the morning. It is starting to > yellow up on its belly. During the minus temperatures he looked like a > ball of feathers hovering close to the ground. We have never had a > meadowlark at our feeders, and I suspect that he was taking advantage of > the thin snow cover made by the many doves, juncos, tree sparrows, and red > winged black birds we have coming. Today was our first robin all winter. > And a sharp shinned hawk came by today too. > Libby Edwards > NW Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/a4e0ec1b-2dbe-4ec6-bf27-db28669e1897%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
