Red Rocks Update/Jeffco

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Nov 11, 2014, 12:30:15 PM11/11/14

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This morning, I went up to Red Rocks at 730 to throw down lots of millet(no milo--the red seed found in cheaper mixes that goes uneaten!) and sunflower seed. It didn't take long for the tons of juncos, American Tree Sparrow(FOS), jays, Spotted Towhees, Song Sparrows and House Finches to find the seed. Both the adult and immature Golden-crowned Sparrows came in for the millet under the apple tree. Things were scattered for awhile in the 14 degree temperatures when a Sharp-shinned flew in . Before I left, I placed lots of sunflower on the wall hoping to attract some Rosy-finches. I wouldn't be surprised if this week's cold weather brings them down in a day or so.

On Sunday, I birded Denver West for only an hour. The place was extremely birdy and had lots of Cedar Waxwings, Red Crossbills(35+), Bushtits, Yellow-rumped Warblers(4),Brown Creepers, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets(10+). This place should be watched for some good birds in the next few weeks. There are lots of berry producing trees and pines in this business park off I-70 and Denver West Parkway. In years past, Pine Warblers have over-wintered in this very birdy fall park!