Birders,
October brings wintering birds to my Las Animas yard, some of which may
stick around for the winter. Sometimes birds at my feeders are the only
ones of their species on the John Martin Reservoir Christmas Count. I
have had four new species arrive and find my feeders in the past week,
all of which are still here this afternoon.
The first to arrive were two Canyon Towhees. Residents of the canyon
country 20 miles south of the Arkansas River Valley, there is a minor
movement in the fall and winter in this part of the state, but not every
year.
Yesterday, a male Red-bellied Woodpecker did its best squirrel imitation
in large trees in my yard. It has been regular at my feeder since. This
is my second for the yard.
This morning, a Harris' Sparrow joined the mob of White-crowned Sparrows
and juncos.
This afternoon, a Curve-billed Thrasher arrived. This is almost annual
in my yard in October, and sometimes stays for the entire winter if
adapts to the feeders.
Birders are welcome to visit, provided I hear in advance. As much as
anything, I'm trying to give advance notice of some species thought
sedentary that may be on the move elsewhere in the state.
Duane Nelson
Las Animas, Bent County CO
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