Chukar in Broomfield

[Steven Mlodinow]

Greetings All

The Chukar is in Broomfield, most likely, because somewhat let it out of a cage. Sorry, I don't mean to be snarky, but birds such as Chukar and Bobwhite are sold cheaply. People by them for a variety of reasons (often as chicks) and then either release them, or they escape.

We had the same phenomenon in Washington State when I lived there.

Best Wishes

Steven Mlodinow

Longmont, CO

[Chris Rurik]

Last year David Dowell and I were amazed to find a chukar in someone's backyard in Weld County. After the requisite high-fives, we drove a half-mile up the road to a State Wildlife Area, where hunters were training their dogs by releasing captive chukars. Lesson learned. Not saying it's impossible that this is an intrepid wild chukar, but I'd be amazed.

Chris Rurik

Denver, CO