Yesterday (7/28), I watched a female Lesser Nighthawk fly over my house in SE
Loveland as it was going south southeast. It was a smallish nighthawk with
rounded wings and it was in a direct flight. It wasn't the erratic flights that
we usually see on feeding Common Nighthawks. As I got a closer
Eary this afternoon we saw a Bald Eagle pursuing an Osprey carrying a fishthe
osprey eventually escaped with the fish :)Dave
David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado
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Several weeks ago, Diane and I have found two active nesting cavities of
Red-headed Woodpeckers in tha area. They may be fledged by now. Did you see any
hatch-year birds around?
Dave
David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado
David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woo
I drove up to the Salida area a few days ago and was rewarded by finding 3
Swainson Hawks--two subadults and 1 adult. Though Salida does get Swainson
Hawks and has for many years, I was surprised to find 3 especially since I
did not have a lot of time to drive around looking. I think it may be
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Mel built a rock cairn with a stick out of the center to mark the area which
is about 100 yds short of mile marker 4 on road 78. It is also the Goff's
anniversary so Happy Anniversary and good find!!!
E.B. Ellis
Roxborough Village
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There are two adult birds that may have a nest. The birds are repetitevly
returning to the same tree. They are disappearing around to the back of the
tree. Mel was unable to get a view to the back of the tree but he has
provided further directions. There is a pull out with a meadow to the east
Mel and Jeannie Goff have found a Red Headed Woodpecker in Teller County,
North of Woodland Park. On road 78. Take highway 67 north out of Woodland
Park. Turn on 78 going west there is a sign for the Painted Rock
Campground. Go 1 1/2 to 2 miles past the campground. It is in the Hayman
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Date: July 29, 2011
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phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
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