Hi All, Today I headed out to Weld County on a rainy/snowy and windy day. In one week, there's a noticeable increase in birds. The Lark Buntings, Lark Sparrows, and Bullock's Orioles have returned. Interestingly, as I drove a stretch along CR89, I noticed three Swainson's Hawks in less than 1/4 mile that were all standing on the ground, tucked in behind yucca plants getting some protection from the wind and rain.
At Crow Valley, I encountered an Ash-throated Flycatcher along Crow Creek south of the group picnic area. I also found a Least Flycatcher in the Yellow Current shrubs along with three Blue-gray Gnatcatchers. An Eastern Bluebird has returned along with a Brown Thrasher. Norma's Grove had at least seven Swainson's Thrushes and a great variety of sparrows. Happy birding, Kelly Ormesher Longmont -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/MW3PR16MB38346666D5579EA6EFA4D95CD5C09%40MW3PR16MB3834.namprd16.prod.outlook.com.
