Ovenbird in Alamosa (Alamosa County)

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I birded the Alamosa hotspots this morning for a quick hour. Spent my time at "cougar woods" at the north end of the Cattails Golf Course (on the left side as you head to the disc golf area) and then at the "black tee" area just west of the clubhouse. Best birds were at black tee.

Waves of Wilson's Warblers were widespread. Lincoln's Sparrows seemed to jump out of each shrubby tangle. The best bird was a rare fall record of Ovenbird at the black tee. MacGills Warblers were also foraging about. Trees are starting to turn yellow a bit.

Yesterday wife Lisa and I birded at Blanca Wetlands and while there are still a few Snowy Plovers about (Alamosa County), the varieties and numbers of shorebirds have dwindled. Stilt Sandpipers were a good find in winter plumage.

John Rawinski

Monte Vista, CO