[cobirds] hummers and other weekend birds, Larimer and Boulder Cos.

Went to the old-time music festival on Saturday (7/13) at the Parrish ranch in extreme northern Boulder Co, right where the Little Thompson River comes out of the foothills.  The small patch of riparian habitat along the creek here is superb, loaded with the usual yellow warblers, chats, orioles, buntings, flycatchers, etc., and also about 3-4 pairs of RED-EYED VIREOS.  They are one of the most conspicuous species here and are still singing strong.  They were here last year too, and i believe this small population is well known to local birds.  Last year I had an American Redstart here too at the end of May, but not this year.  Later in the afternoon, at my friend's property just next door to the Parrish ranch but in southern Larimer County, there was a male BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD coming to their feeders.

At home today, a CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD was a welcome addition to the feeders.  Rufous hummers have been here daily since July 3.  Bullock's Oriole migration is in full swing with 7-8 individuals coming in to the water feature at once. 

Cheers,

 

Arvind Panjabi
5700' feet, Larimer County, CO
On the north slope of Milner Mtn
Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland