There were about 50 Rosy-Finches of all three species at Red Rocks this morning between 8:00 and 9:25. If you do not see them at first at the feeders check the cliffs to the south. I sat on a camp stool about fifteen feet in front of the large lower feeding area and was able to get eye-level photos of Rosies on the "jagged" wall ten feet to my left. Magnificent! They are not shy! Thanks to Mike Henwood who put out a bucket of seed at 6:00 AM!
The Golden-crowned Sparrow put in a brief appearance. Also one "White-winged" Junco and three Pine Siskins and two first of year American Goldfinches. You only need the last ten pages of your Sibley's for all these finches. Brown-caps were not numerous and I am becoming aware that the distinction with Gray-crowned is a bit more subtle than I thought. I could not find the reported Cassin's Finches despite my earnest efforts to change some House Finches into that species. Bob Shade -- 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. 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.
