Re: [cobirds] Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Also, Brandon, several birders continued to watch the junipers and the posts for several hours, hoping it would return. We don't believe a birder harassed the bird south, and we did believe it had stayed south somewhere. There are several other junipers, as well as other woodpecker trees south of the H Road juniper belt. 

Larry Modesitt

Arvada, CO

On Sep 21, 2024, at 7:48 PM, Matt <mnewport@gmail.com> wrote:

My understanding this morning was it was seen from the road in the junipers this morning. When I got there about 7:45 I was told the bird moved south towards where we later saw it. Those there this morning moved south and we all stayed in our cars watching the tree line near the silos, for several hours. The winds were brutal, steady at 20+ and gusting over 30. straight out of the north. The yard with all the farm equipment provided it with a great reprieve from the wind. I mentioned to Larry that I would bet money it was somewhere in the farm yard south of the silos with all the others birds.  Multiple times I witnessed active fly catching from Say's behind shelters during the worst of the winds. Why would the woodpecker not be doing the same? I will admit I did walk well behind the junipers, in the field, during the heavy winds just to see what was sheltering low on the ground (rock wrens).  It's move south today, I believe was all due to environmental reasons, not human. It was not until around noon when we ventured out of our cars due to winds finally dying down. 

Matt Newport

Aurora, Co

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On Sep 21, 2024, at 6:38 PM, Brandon <flammowl17@gmail.com> wrote:



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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