April 18, 2015 Saturday Bird Walk
Cloudy with drizzle, rain, graupel, and mini-hail. 38?F.
2-4 mph. 9 participants.
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Same phone numbers:
(303) 442-1322
or 1-844-442-1322
Thanks for all of your support! We look forward to seeing you and hearing about your latest birding experiences. --Steve
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View our Saturday, April 18, 2015 Bird Walk
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April 18, 2015 Saturday Bird Walk
We tried to visit only places with paved paths due to the recent rain. The rain during the walk didn't help our bird activity, but that's part of the experience. It was great to see more returning birds like the Franklin's Gulls, mourning doves, all the swallows, and our Bird of the Day. The warblers will be back before you know it!
Sombrero Marsh & Pond, Boulder, US-CO:
Apr 18, 2015 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.25 mile(s)
23 species
Canada Goose 1
Gadwall 6
Mallard 2
Blue-winged Teal 5
Cinnamon Teal 4
Northern Shoveler 2
Green-winged Teal 10
Redhead 4
Ring-necked Duck 20
Lesser Scaup 20
Bufflehead 10
American Coot 40
Franklin's Gull 30
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Eurasian Collared-Dove 1
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
American Robin 4
European Starling 2
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Yellow-headed Blackbird 6, see Bird of the Day
Ecocycle Pond, Boulder, US-CO
Apr 18, 2015 8:35 AM - 8:45 AM
Protocol: Stationary
8 species
Canada Goose 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Mourning Dove 2
Black-billed Magpie 1
American Crow 6
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 6
Baseline Reservoir, Boulder, US-CO
Apr 18, 2015 8:50 AM - 9:05 AM
Protocol: Stationary
13 species
Common Loon 2
Western Grebe 8
Double-crested Cormorant 2
American Coot 20
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 60
Violet-green Swallow 40
Barn Swallow 10
Cliff Swallow 10
European Starling 4
American Goldfinch 1
Centennial Trail, Boulder, US-CO
Apr 18, 2015 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
19 species
Canada Goose 4
Mallard 5
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Mourning Dove 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Red-shafted) 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Barn Swallow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
American Robin 4
European Starling 6
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Common Grackle 2
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 3
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Total species seen: 40
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Note: Species in bold are birds that were special on the walk for
reasons like a great view, out-of-season, great numbers, or rarity.
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Boulder, CO 80301 ? 1-844-442-1322
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Bird of the Day
April 18, 2015
Saturday Bird Walk
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Yellow-Headed Blackbird
Yellow-Headed Blackbird
Their song doesn't really remind me of spring. In fact, I have their call/song on my phone to tell me I have a voice mail. (I don't really like voice messages) It's a bit harsh sounding and sharp, yet still intriguing. I got very excited today when I heard the yellow-headed blackbirds giving their harsh calls. The cattails which they will build their nests in are just starting to emerge from the mat of old plants smashed down by winter snow. Already they are establishing territory and chasing the red-winged and fellow yellow-headed blackbirds from their chosen spots. The females will be back soon to make their choice of the mate who owns the best territory. Click on the link below if you too want a yellow-headed blackbird to give you the harsh reminder that you have a phone message.
eNature.com RingTones
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