[cobirds] Butterflies. (and birds). Douglas

This morning Urling & I saw at least 40 (forty) Painted Lady butterflies, gorging on our bright blooming rabbit brush. I have never seen such a stunning butterfly show.

We also have some fall bird visitors: 5 Steller's Jays (occasional during the summer), a Red-breasted Nuthatch (a September arrival), 2 Vesper Sparrows. Our winter Blue Jays arrived in July (early).

A Black-capped Chickadee banded in our yard in June we see off and on, about once a week; we have to examine all the chickadees that come in (daily) to pick out its red leg band.

Two species have entertained us with fall-echo singing. We still hear a Western Meadowlark singing, and up until two days ago heard a Plumbeous Vireo singing. House Finches, of course continue their song mastery.

Hugh Kingery
Franktown, CO

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