Went out to look for the rusty blackbirds yesterday at Manitou Lake (fee area, Teller Co). I did not find them. I also did not find the Shrike that has been hanging out.
Quite possible that the Blackbirds merely move anywhere up and down Trout Creek within a certain range and are still present if you find the right spot. I searched about 500 yards downstream of the dam and the marsh area upstream of the dam.
At least two others did go out a day after I reported them and saw the Rusty Blackbirds and Shrike. And one observer got an excellent photo of one of the blackbirds.
I do have a nice flock of about 20 Cassin’s Finches at my home feeder today.
Jeff J Jones
Teller County - 8500' - Montane Woodlands
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