Vermilion Flycatcher in Pueblo 4/5

[Brandon K. Percival]

The last location of the male Vermilion Flycatcher, was west of the Cottonwood Picnic Area, along the Arkansas River, between this parking lot and road bridge (this is east/below Pueblo Reservoir dam), Pueblo County.  It on both sides of the river, and seen by several people from the road bridge looking east.  The bird was first found by Pearle Sandstorm-Smith and Clif Smith.  Several of us searched for hours in the heat, and couldn't find it, Joy and Richard Lake, re-found it from the road bridge.  There is a territorial singing Eastern Phoebe under this bridge, which did chase the Vermilion Flycatcher a couple of times.  I'll try to post tomorrow as early as possible, if it is still present.

 

Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO

[Brandon K. Percival]

I just realized, my post below said, Joy and Richard Lake, it should be Joy and Leonard Lake who re-found the bird.  Sorry to Leonard, for messing up your name.  I think nine birders were able to see the Vermilion Flycatcher today though 530pm or a little after.  Hope it stays for the crowd that is coming tomorrow morning.

Photos can be seen at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brandonsbirdphotos/

 

Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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From: Brandon K. Percival <flamm...@gmail.com>

The last location of the male Vermilion Flycatcher, was west of the Cottonwood Picnic Area, along the Arkansas River, between this parking lot and road bridge (this is east/below Pueblo Reservoir dam), Pueblo County.  It on both sides of the river, and seen by several people from the road bridge looking east.  The bird was first found by Pearle Sandstorm-Smith and Clif Smith.  Several of us searched for hours in the heat, and couldn't find it, Joy and Richard Lake, re-found it from the road bridge.  There is a territorial singing Eastern Phoebe under this bridge, which did chase the Vermilion Flycatcher a couple of times.  I'll try to post tomorrow as early as possible, if it is still present.

 

Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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