The first day of the summer season was pretty exciting in Pueblo. Several
birders were out and about.
Mark Yaeger found a *Purple Martin* at Runyon Lake, on a telephone wire in
the parking lot on the north side. Four other Pueblo birders were able to
see it, before it flew south. Many photos
Hey COBirders.
Nick K is right.
It was another upslope day here at Clear Spring Ranch banding - low ceiling,
misty, soaked, slight SE breeze - PERFECT for migrants, especially Swainson’s
Thrush!
I have always closed on or before 6/1 for the season, since I wouldn’t be
catching any more
Its June but spring migration ain’t over. And with the cool weather and snowy
conditions at higher elevations, watch for altitudinal migrants as well as
northbound migrants. Shorebirds in particular are still on the move. In Larimer
County, many reservoirs have filled up reducing available
