Birders,
My long-time friends Lance and Norma Verhoeff report that a Hudsonian Godwit persists on their farm through May 7th, and was a lifer for at least one observer today due to Janeal Thompson's report yesterday. This was the fourth consecutive day it has been in flooded fields near Bent County Roads 26.5 and JJ, about 3 miles NE of John Martin Reservoir. Lance plans to irrigate again tomorrow, and I think there is a good chance it will be back in flooded fields with its cohorts, Long-billed Dowitchers. If the bird is not present when you visit, here's my advice: Look for birds in Hasty Campground or around John Martin Reservoir, and return later. It is absolutely imperative that birders NOT trespass on driveways, around old homesteads or any other private property. There will be serious repercussions not only to trespassers, but to future bird viewing opportunities for those who don't comply with ranch conditions. Remember, everything not marked with public access signs in rural SE Colorado should be considered PRIVATE PROPERTY. Lance and Norma want birders to see the bird, provided they follow the above directions. Good luck! I got to visit with Gale Tempel (owner of the fabulous private "Tempel Grove) in NE Bent County today. While migrants weren't exactly dripping from trees, I got to show him Northern Waterthrush and Ovenbird in the leaf litter south of the benches and plantings he has put in to add to birder's enjoyment. I rarely talk about birds I see in my yard, but I had a special visitor today. A male Northern Cardinal put in an appearance at 6:40 this morning, a first for my yard. I did not have seed out yet, because I'm sick of feeding Red-winged Blackbirds that ought to be in marshes courting this time of year. My 30 seconds were too short, and I doubt it will return, but I'm happy for whatever time I got. If, by chance it returns, I'll update and provide viewing opportunities. Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent County, CO --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- 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/003401d0892f%24ea5e4820%24bf1ad860%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
