My friend Greg and I sneaked in two hours cruising Chatfield State Park yesterday afternoon. Many birds were on wet grass and on snow free roadsides. Most numerous were dozens of Western Bluebirds followed by Western Meadowlark, Vesper Sparrow, Mountain Bluebird, and Chipping Sparrow. One Savannah Sparrow. A dozen or more out of place White-throated Swifts foraging over the first gravel pond on the right just before Kingfisher Bridge. A soaring immature Golden Eagle in the same location. Two perched Swainson's Hawks, not common in Chatfield.
NOW for my *mystery sparrow*. *I would appreciate ID help on this one*. It seems to be an Ammodramus sparrow because of a complete eyeing, stout bill and flat forehead and pink legs. I am guessing Grasshopper Sparrow but the richness of chestnut on the face does not fit any GRSP I have ever seen or can find in the field guides. You can see three photos on WRShade3flickr. Any suggestions? Bob Shade Lakewood -- 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/CAFwvYHpJ4nquqXdMWkL3u4dnvN75Y-8FAQT-b166JtCgWhKrcg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
