Karen von Saltza, Rob Raker and I watched the feeders at Red Rocks
Trading Post this morning from approx. 9:00 till 10:30. Our patience
was rewarded with some great looks at both the Curve-billed Thrasher
and the Golden-crowned Sparrow. Both stayed for a number of minutes
allowing for extended viewing and photo opportunities. Both birds
were seen on the west side with the thrasher using the flat area next
to the sidewalk and steps and below the upper apple tree. The Golden-
crowned was seen in a variety of places on the west side from
low(lower apple tree) to high(upper apple tree). We did not see the
White-throated Sparrow or White-winged Junco this morning, but a
photographer by the name of Mike Ross indicated he saw both yesterday.
Inspired by Jeff Jones post regarding the subspecies Cassiar Junco, we
used our time to look closely at the various juncos. We identified
all the subspecies (including one Cassiar) except for the White-
winged. I have seen the White-winged in recent trips to the Red Rocks
feeders. The feeders at Red Rocks Trading Post are a great place to
study and identify the various subspecies of Dark-eyed Juncos and the
various assortment of juncos provided diversion for us this morning as
we watched for the target species.
Mike Henwood
Morrison
Jefferson County
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