On 5/18, I stopped at Last Chance [at the intersection of highway 71 & highway 36]. I had little time, and found nothing unusual. Quantity of birds was low, although variety was about normal. 1, Veery and 1, first spring m. American Redstart were nice to see. The following were your typical birds found at this time of year : 2,m. Orchard Oriole, several Bullock's Oriole, 2, Swainson's Thrush, 1, f. Western Tanager, many Western Kingbirds, 1, Cassin's Kingbird, 2, Yellow Warbler, 1, Orange-crowned Warbler, 2, Brown Thrasher, 1, Gray Catbird, 1, Loggerhead Shrike, 1, Yellowthroat, several American Goldfinch and 1, Lesser Goldfinch[green-backed] and Brown-headed Cowbird. American Robins were mobbing a Red-tailed hawk. The Collared Doves were very vocal.
It was quite windy, and I'm sure this did not help seeing birds.
Many of the planted seedlings and small trees are growing. One of the best bird shrubs is the Box Elder, which was at the edge of the pond and it was badly burned, but is now suckering. Another super bird tree is the Hackberry, which is taller and bigger. The latter was one of the original seedlings planted near the small pond. Unfortunately, the non -native Purple Mustard has taken over certain areas, along with Tansy and Jim Hill Mustard.
Happy Birding !
Tina Jones
Littleton, Jefferson County, CO
It was quite windy, and I'm sure this did not help seeing birds.
Many of the planted seedlings and small trees are growing. One of the best bird shrubs is the Box Elder, which was at the edge of the pond and it was badly burned, but is now suckering. Another super bird tree is the Hackberry, which is taller and bigger. The latter was one of the original seedlings planted near the small pond. Unfortunately, the non -native Purple Mustard has taken over certain areas, along with Tansy and Jim Hill Mustard.
Happy Birding !
Tina Jones
Littleton, Jefferson County, CO
No comments:
Post a Comment