Friday, 21 September 2012

[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler(s)

Folks,
 
Joe Roller and I birded Washington Park after birding Lincoln and Washington Counties.  We found 'the flock', after which it didn't take long to find 'the' Chestnut-sided Warbler.  About 20 minutes into it, I heard Joe describing the location of the Chestnut-sided Warbler to another birder, while looking into a tree.  At the same time I was looking at a Chestnut-sided in a different tree.  Furthermore, I photographed a bird that shows the start of some chestnut in the flanks.  I don't see such features in Mark Chavez's photos from 2 days ago.  'The flock' in Washington Park is cohesive and likely dynamic.  If you don't find the flock you may not see anything.  At the same time, my guess is that the contents vary from day to day.  A good case to bird Wash Park frequently for those who live nearby. 
 
Other goodies seen out east include Philadelphia Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, and Nashville Warbler.  I came home to find a Cassin's Vireo at my backyard water feature.
 
Glenn Walbek
Castle Rock, CO

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