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April 5, 2014
Mostly cloudy, trying to be warm, but with a cool breeze.
45�F. 2-8 mph. 17 participants.
binoculars and child

The newest spring element to emerge was the terrific chorus of western chorus frogs today! We had a great variety of birds this morning along with a great variety of photographers so make sure to view the slide show. Robins were quite prevalent this morning as they have been for the last few weeks. I love those things.

View our Saturday, April 5, 2014 Bird Walk SLIDE SHOW
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Walden & Sawhill Ponds:
Apr 5, 2014 7:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
43 species

Canada Goose  12
Gadwall  60
American Wigeon  4
Mallard  6
Blue-winged Teal  6
Northern Shoveler  1
Green-winged Teal  12
Redhead  30
Ring-necked Duck  20
Bufflehead  3
Common Goldeneye  1
Common Merganser  1
Great Blue Heron  15, occupying nests
Osprey  1
Bald Eagle  1
Red-tailed Hawk  3
Virginia Rail  1, see Bird of the Day
American Coot  30
Killdeer  10
Greater Yellowlegs  2
Wilson's Snipe  1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  15
Mourning Dove  6
Great Horned Owl  1
Belted Kingfisher  2
Downy Woodpecker  3
Northern Flicker  1
American Kestrel  3
Blue Jay  1
Black-billed Magpie  2
Tree Swallow  20
Barn Swallow  1
Black-capped Chickadee  6
Marsh Wren  2
Townsend's Solitaire  1
American Robin  40
European Starling  4
Song Sparrow  2
Lincoln's Sparrow  1
White-crowned Sparrow  2
Red-winged Blackbird  20
Common Grackle  3
American Goldfinch  4
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Total species seen:  43
 
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.
birders
Every Saturday Morning

  - From 7:30 a.m. (promptly) to 10 am -

    Meet at Wild Bird Center of Boulder

      1641 - 28th St., Boulder, CO 80301 

       (303) 442-1322   

 

Every Saturday year-round. No reservations required.  Every last Saturday of the month we travel further afield than normal and return a little later.  Bird Walk locations are determined on the morning of the walk.All ages and birding abilities are welcome!

 

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--Thanks, Steve   

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Bird of the Day
April 5, 2014
Saturday Bird Walk

Virginia Rail
�Alison Sheets 
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Virginia Rail
  Most of us did not get to see the rail well, but we all stood by the cattails and were serenaded with nearby loud calls. You could see the reeds moving as the rail walked along (with occasional glimpses). It was wonderful to listen to this bird and anticipate a possible sighting.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
All About Birds    

BirdFellow
Virginia Rail

Youtube Video by Owler2010     


American Robin
�Dave Christenson
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Blue-Winged Teal
�Neal Zaun
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Great Blue Heron
�Steve Frye
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