May 15, 2009, across the street from my condo building,in Cherry Creek North, there was a flycatcher perched up on an antenna, singing "Fitz- bew " over and over.Then fly-catching and coming back to the antenna. Ellie Jones (another birdwatcher) and I were just getting ready to leave for Dillon/ Silverthorne forBreeding Bird Block work. Almost cancelled and stayed home! However, we listened to flycatcher songs all te way up to Silverthorne - and concluded it was, indeed, a Willow. Visually, with the early morning sun behind it, we could not see distinctive features. This morning (April 17,2010) , parking at the library, two blocks away from my condo, there was " Fitz- bew " again. On a wire, then a post I was only granted a quick look at a flycatcher. The only mark, before it flew, was a whitish front. I went out later and roamed the neighborhood. Thought I hear the "Fitz" part a couple of times - without the " bew ". It is earlier this year, but within reason, I think. On its way to the mountains? I will be out very early tomorrow morning - with my good binocs . This morning I sneaked a little pair out of the trunk of my car. The are 10 power, but the bird did not cooperate! This is a bird who checks out the shops in Cherry Creek before it starts its summer commitment. At least it doesn't have to worry about the parking! This is posted for what it is worth with no definite sight verification. Just pretty exciting - two years in a row. Comments? Mary Jane Black Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
