The Swamp Sparrow and Tree Sparrow continue along Clear Creek W. of I-70. More exciting is the Bobcat sleeping during the day in the same area! Hope I'm not violating any protocols of this Group, but I don't know many birders who wouldn't be interested in this sighting.
The person who alerted me to it said it was seen hunting in the very early morning, I think today and yesterday. In spite of the fact that it is sleeping in the sun in a sheltered spot on the north bank, it is *extremely* hard to see, partly because he's generally lying still and keeps his head in the shade. I can't sign an affidavit that it's a bobcat, but I saw his greyish head and eyes pretty well even though it was in the shade. and I believe I saw his stubby tail. His body is a warm brown, but I could not see its dimensions. Along the top of the north bank there is a line of utility poles which ends well before the bridge and dam to the west. The cat was sleeping a little to the east of the third pole from the end, not far up from the water. To protect the animal, I won't give any more detail. You are unlikely to see it, but the mere possibility will spice up your walk, I hope. -- 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/a8f357eb-6d60-4e30-9120-02948444e505%40googlegroups.com.
