CObirders, This morning between 8:30 and 11:00 am the BBC Roadrunners walked from the East Boulder Recreation Center north on the unpaved Bobolink Trail to the trailhead along Baseline Road. Along the way, it was very birdy. We followed a small flock of migrants and other birds, which included Yellow-rumped Warblers, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, a Warbling Vireo, and a Blue-headed or Cassin's Vireo (distinct spectacles and yellow wash on the breast by the wings).
The Swamp Sparrow was sitting on a teasel(?) in a field of Big Blue Stem about 50 yds. east of the junction of the paved and unpaved paths for about a minute, then it went into the grass. Right by us when we were looking at the sparrow was a large "Area under Restoration" sign at the intersection of the trails, and we were about .4 mi. from the Rec. Center. The white throat of the bird was quite visible, and the sparrow gave its characteristic metallic "chip, chip" note. (I had just heard one in south Boulder County on Sunday and learned its call thanks to Scott Severs) I hope that someone can re-find either bird (and, if you see a pair of prescription brown sunglasses, they may be mine). Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
