[cobirds] Rosy-Finches + Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-03-02 Thread mike
Good Morning, Threw some seed out early on this frosty morning (16 degrees at the Red Rocks Trading Post). Flock of 25-30 Rosy-Finches about 6:45 A.M. with the same general mix - mostly Gray-crowned with some Hepburn's, 4-5 Black, and only one Brown-capped Rosy-Finch. The Golden-crowned

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches + Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks -Jeffco

2012-02-22 Thread mike
Good morning, Between 6:45 and 7:00 A.M. the Golden-crowned Sparrow showed at the feeders behind the Red Rocks Trading Post followed by a small flock (approx. 30+ birds) of Rosy-Finches. All 3 species were represented - I saw one Brown-capped, 4 Black, some Gray-cheeked or Hepburn's, with

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches + Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-02-21 Thread mike
Good Morning All, Between 7:00 and 7:15 this morning all the rarities appeared at the feeders behind the Red Rocks Trading Post. The Golden-crowned Sparrow put in an appearance about 7:05 A.M. followed shortly thereafter by a mixed flock of about 40 Rosy-Finches. Most were Gray-crowned wi

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches & Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-02-15 Thread mike
Good morning All, After returning from a trip out of town, I visited the Red Rocks feeders behind the Trading Post this morning. I was joined by Alex Cruz, Jr. and his father. There was a small flock of 15 -20 Rosy- Finches early around 7 - 7:15. Included in the group were mostly Gray-

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches & Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-02-10 Thread mike
Good Morning All, When I arrived at the feeders behind the Red Rocks Trading Post this morning a couple of minutes past seven, the flock of about 50 Rosy- Finches were already present on the cliffs to the south. I spread some seed out on the rock wall and they came in and fed for a few mi

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches + Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-02-05 Thread mike
Good morning birders, When I arrived at the Red Rocks feeders about 7:30 a.m., the large flock of Rosy-Finches was already there. Again all 3 species plus the Hepburn's sub-species were represented. Also saw a male Cassin's Finch and some Pine Siskins in addition to the regular fare. The

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches & Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-02-04 Thread mike
Early this morning Michael Kiessig and I shoveled walks and prepared feeding areas at the area behind the Red Rocks Trading Post in anticipation of the Rosy-Finches. The Golden-crowned Sparrow made his appearance early and visited the feeders several times. Lots of birds to watch includi