Re: [cobirds] Magpie Flyby - west Centennial near Holly & Arapahoe, Arapahoe County

As I have been doing my daily walks around Cherry Creek State Park (the west side), I've seen large flocks of magpies as well.  Last week there was a flock of about 25 on the ground. This morning, there were two flocks flying over — each with about 30-40 birds.

I don't remember seeing that last year, for sure!

Gary Brower

Unincorporated Arapahoe County

On Aug 25, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Wayne Wathen <wwathen@msn.com> wrote:

When I went for a run yesterday on the Highline Canal from the Orchard parking lot, running north, I also saw a fairly large flock of Magpies mostly in a dead tree around milepost 5.  Likely the same flock I assume.  

Wayne Wathen

Highlands Ranch, Douglas County

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From: kevygudguy via Colorado Birds <cobirds@googlegroups.com>
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Subject: [cobirds] Magpie Flyby - west Centennial near Holly & Arapahoe, Arapahoe County

 

Hello Fellow Birders,

 

While sitting on our east-facing porch this afternoon my wife and I observed a flyby of at least 100 magpies.  They were flying west in squadrons of 2 to 8 birds, 10 - 20 seconds apart.  All on the same 'path' through the trees.  Mostly quiet, just a few calls from time to time.

 

When we came into the house an hour later there about 10 magpies at the feeders and on the ground in our little townhouse yard.  Annihilated the suet cake!

 

Keep Smilin',

Kevin Corwin

West Centennial in Arapahoe County

 

Sent from my Remington Rand Typewriter via my Rotary Dial Wall Phone

 

 

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