A good way to see a mix of raptors in mountain counties is to hike along ridges in September. Sometimes you even see a bonus bird.
Today, Brenda and I hiked in the James Peak area of SW Gilpin County. A Swainson’s Hawk flew by, east of James Peak. As we were driving along Forest Service Road 353.1, NE of Kingston Peak in northern Clear Creek County, a Prairie Falcon flew by, just above the tree tops. Finally, along Elk Park Road (4N) in Clear Creek County, about half a mile from the Gilpin County line, we found an immature Red-headed Woodpecker at 10,500’. It landed repeatedly on the wooden fence on both sides of the road. Roger Linfield Boulder -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BE6E2596-3D9B-4954-832D-76BFAC8D1555%40comcast.net.
