Re: [cobirds] Golden-fronted Woodpecker

I wonder if the woodpecker got pushed out of the juniper row, along the county road by birders.  When I was there late Tuesday afternoon, we stayed on the county road, and waited for the bird to come out to the pole.  The four birders present, all got nice looks from the county road, and didn't enter the juniper row, to avoid chasing the bird.  I was surprised to hear birders were in the juniper row other days.  I think a few birders did miss the bird this morning, which is unfortunate, and could have been avoided, if everyone just stayed on the county road, and not entered the juniper row.

Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO

On Sat, Sep 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM Larry Modesitt <larry.corvid@gmail.com> wrote:

The woodpecker was seen early morning, but proved elusive from 7:30 until about 1:00 when the 20-30 mph wind had died down. I spoke with Maverick Mitchek, the son of the property owner, and he gave us permission to enter the property on the road perpendicular to Road H and then enter the area with all the farm equipment. As a result, five of us were able to see the bird on the west side fence line. It was on the second wooden post past the dozen metal silos. It then flew SE. Maverick, his wife, and daughter were delighted to have seen the bird earlier. They all were quite welcoming. His only suggestion was to beware of rattlesnakes. I suggest that anyone going into the silo and farm equipment area avoid the main house, which is on the SW side of that patch. If the Walbek Woodpecker continues, and others enter the property to see it, I would add a nomination for CFO's Homeowner Award to recognize the graciousness of the owners. 

Larry Modesitt

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