Hi, Cobirders.
For what seems like the thousandth time we left home this morning to chase the mythical Bohemian Waxwing. This time we headed north to Loveland and the Simpson Ponds SWA.
After parking and speaking to two folks who "just saw them before they flew off" we started walking up the highway toward the northeast corner of the reserve. With high hopes and low expectations we trudged along spotting hundreds of American Robins. Suddenly Jeanne says "Oh, Mel, Mel, Mel, Mel, Mel...."
There just in front of us at eye level in an olive tree sat an honest to goodness BOWA. We were STUNNED. They really do exist! Over the course of the next hour or so, large groups flew into the tall trees along the north border of the SWA.
We even got to meet Connie Kogler who we first met when we saw the Streak-backed Oriole at her house a few years ago. She has now been there for two of our life birds. Maybe we should hire her as a guide.
Thanks to all who encouraged us to not give up the quest. It was long in coming, but what a beautiful sight on a sunny morning.
Mel and Jeanne Goff
Colo Spgs, CO
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