Category Archives: Birds

Chico Basin Ranch

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Roger

My goal this Thursday was to see, for the first time ever, 100 species of birds in the month of March. I started the day with 95. Someone spotted Mountain Plovers in the prairie dog village on Hanover Road, and … Continue reading →

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Bird #569 — Slaty-backed Gull

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Roger

larus (ravenous seabird) schistisagus (slate cloak) Larimer County, Colorado — Kyger Open Space Thursday, March 24, 2022 — 11:58 am On Sunday, when I was on the way home from Kansas, a Slaty-backed Gull was found at a state park … Continue reading →

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Bird #568 — Lesser Prairie-Chicken

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Roger

Tympanuchus (from tympanon, kettle drum, and echein, to have) pallidicinctus (from pallidus, pale, and cinctus, belted, encircled — probably in reference to the barred feathers) Logan County, Kansas — Smoky Valley Ranch Sunday, March 20, 2022 — 6:20 am Lesser … Continue reading →

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Rough-legs and Ring-necks

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Roger

On my drive to Kansas to see Prairie-Chickens, I saw dozens of Rough-legged Hawks — more than even Red-tailed Hawks. At times, I saw several within a couple minutes of each other. I was surprised there were so many around, … Continue reading →

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March Birds

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Roger

On 3/4, I went to Brush Hollow, Tunnel Drive, and the Cañon City Riverwalk in search of Pinyon Jay, Juniper Titmouse, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, and Evening Grosbeak. I didn’t see any of the birds I was hoping to find. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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