Yesterday I found Black-throated Sparrows in the same area where I found 5-6 Black-throated Sparrows (adults and juveniles) in July, 2009. Though I was unable to document breeding then, I believed this species had bred in or very near this area which is one of my Colo Breeding Bird Atlas II blocks-and a priority block at that. Technically they are withing the 'city' limits of Williamsburg, a very small town only a few miles south of Canon City, but the area is quite rural. Last night I saw one singing and then today at least one sang again so it is likely they are nesting here. I saw 3 different birds at one time but think there may be more. I got some video of the singing but haven't uploaded that yet; however, I also got still photos and have uploaded several to my BirdsAndNature<http://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/>blog.
I saw the birds on CR79 (Chandler Rd) about a half mile west of CR11-A (ja mile or so east of MacKenzie Ave and H115). Though the land in the area is not fenced, it is all private property. The birds were spending lot of time in the skunk bush shrubs close to the road. This is one of my breeding bird atlas blocks and I have good relationships with property owners in the area--plus the birds are likely breeding here-so please do not trespass. I will be leading a field trip to see these birds, local Bobolink and other local specialties next Sunday so please email me if you are interested. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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.
