[cobirds] Re: Possible Cactus Wren- Larimer
So, I hike two miles uphill under the hot sun to get some photos of the unusual Rock Wren. After reaching the spot, I park myself on some boulders and plan to just sit and wait. Fifteen minutes in, I see some interesting birds, a juvenile Townsend's Solitaire, Western Bluebirds, and Peregrine Falcon. Luckily, the boulder I chose had some ripe raspberries within reach, I couldn't resist. Mmm! delicious, it also occurred to me that this was prime bear food, better be vigilant. Sure enough, two minutes later this guy (I think) showed up https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/14601928416/ I didn't feel like sticking around so I have no news on the Wren. One could say; all quiet on the wren front. Cheers, David Wade Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/fc35bb86-13bd-4fe4-8c5b-f704041ee037%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Possible Cactus Wren- Larimer
It was pointed out to me that the size difference between Rock and Cactus is considerable and should be obvious especially if they were seen together. The bird I saw was only slightly larger than the Rock Wrens nearby. Also, the length of the tail beyond the primary extension seems to be shorter in the Rock than the Cactus. Comparing my photo to ones on the web it seems more consistent with Rock Wren. I guess i will chalk it up as an aberrantly plumaged Rock Wren. Thanks David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/cd9f23e9-7277-4839-92e7-8c0d519d50ca%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Possible Cactus Wren- Larimer
The bird was located on the Power Line Trail approximately 2 miles up from the lower Valley Loop Trail. Its just below Mahony(sp?) park. I marked the right side of the trail with an X made of pine cones and on the left side I placed a small rock cairn atop a small boulder. David Wade Ft Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7e265fc1-7860-4481-9cfd-dd5482aa5646%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
