Boulder County: Ward today, Waneka tomorrow

[Ted Floyd]

Hey, all.

1. The "Lower Ward," Boulder County, feeding station was perhaps the best I've ever seen it, this cloudy Sat. morning, Leap Day, Feb. 29. Hepburn's, black, brown-capped, and gray-crowned rosy-finches; type 2 red crossbills; THE MOTHER OF ALL PINE GROSBEAK FLOCKS; evening grosbeaks; Cassiar, Ridgway's, white-winged, slate-colored, Oregon, gray-headed, and pink-sided juncos; and even a golden eagle and an early prairie falcon. Keep in mind, please, that you're looking at birds on people's private property and that you're birding along a surprisingly busy and treacherously icy road. A little courtesy and common sense go a long way; ignorance and stupidity, unfortunately, go even further (in the opposite direction). eBird checklist here:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S65285944. Video at the the Birding magazine Twitter site: https://twitter.com/BirdingMagazine.

2. Free bird walk tomorrow afternoon, Sun., Mar. 1, at Waneka Lake and Greenlee Preserve, Lafayette, eastern Boulder County. We'll convene at the Greenlee Preserve observation deck at 1pm. Weather should be nice. Expect to see cinnamon teal, American bushtit, Homey and Comey, and perhaps a bald eagle. Cacophonous red-winged blackbirds guaranteed. All are welcome; no previous experience necessary; children and families welcome. Bring your phones; bring binocs & cameras if you have 'em. See you tomorrow!

Ted Floyd

Lafayette, Boulder County