I haven't been going to Grandview Cemetery much this year but when I do, the list has been entered into eBird. Don't fall over. Highlights of the last few days are: Broad-winged Hawk (at least two different individuals, one seen two days ago was definitely an adult, the one today looked younger or at least lighter on the head) Broad-tailed Hummingbird (one female on a new nest in the southwest corner. Interestingly this freshly-constructed nest is within 10 and 15 feet, respectively, of two nests used in previous years that maintained much of their form and looked to be good candidates for re-use). [FYI, you may recall I have been following a nest in the southeast corner that has had some degree of occupancy for each of the last 4 years, which makes it a "champion" in terms of equaling the longest published period of consecutive use by this species (according to the BNA account). So far this year, no activity and the rather bulky nest (for a hummingbird) is leaning precariously to the south with all the soggy rain we've had of late. It looks like there is room for another layer in terms of head clearance for the female but the lean and grass-seeding activity immediately underneath the nest may be too many complications to expect its re-use regardless of track record and any site fidelity that might be operating in this situation. I will continue to monitor it, of course.] Olive-sided Flycatcher (1 today, first seen on City Park Nine golf course, and later in the interior of the cemetery just e of Section S, FOY for me) Chipping Sparrow (perhaps a dozen have been on the grounds lately, a few of them singing, and perhaps a few will nest again this year). American Goldfinch (the dominant sound at Grandview right now, at least when the mowers aren't in operation. Tough to estimate how many are working the seeds of various deciduous trees but I put 82 on eBird, so it must be true.) Black-capped Chickadee (on April 30th I observed a chickadee on the ground attending the carcass of a dead baby fox squirrel. All the various head openings of the squirrel, dead about 2-3 days I would estimate, were packed with blow flies laying eggs. At first I thought the chickadee might be going after the flies and/or eating the fly eggs, but as I watched, it loaded its mouth to the limit with fur and headed up into a nearby spruce, presumably to line the cavity intended for Brood #2 this year. Since squirrels eat so many baby birds, this seemed like karma to me. Today I looked at the squirrel, a mere 5-6 days from when observed, and hardly recognized it. It was like a deflated blimp, with just a blanket of patchy fur, a few bones protruding, and apparently no muscle or other tissue left. The face was totally unrecognizable. Natural recycling takes many forms and is ultra-rapid.) Chimney Swifts, Turkey Vultures, both Cliff and Barn Swallows are back and have been seen overhead most of the recent visits. I would estimate 5 pairs of Red-breasted Nuthatches are nesting. Heard 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglets during a visit in late April but not since, and doubt there will be a pair nest this year. The Great Horned Owl 2015 nest failed, perhaps due to the nest crotch flooding in a deluge shortly after the calculated hatch date for the chicks. Both adult owls have been seen in various places, usually south of the nest site. All the "owl people" will have to get their fix somewhere else this year. No warblers, thrushes, vireos, buntings, grosbeaks, orioles or small flycatchers, yet. Once again, I am reminded we in northern Colorado who read all the various postings from the south must be patient. Dave Leatherman Fort Collins -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/SNT148-W50AB4FD817A74AB988F71C1D00%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.