Family of Gray Flycatchers in Red Canyon Park north of Canon City

[SeEttaM .]

This past Monday I birded Red Canyon Park about 10 miles north of Canon City where I stumbled upon some very young fledgling Gray Flycatchers.  There was definitely one parent in attendance that I observed feeding one or more of the young birds, and I believe the other parent was nearby.  They were in thick vegetation and I was unable to get a photo in focus and also the parent(s) quickly moved the young away.  Yesterday (Saturday) I returned and looked for the family.  I found a family of Gray Flycatchers just 75 feet from where I saw the family earlier in the week so believe it is likely the same family group.  I got good photos of a parent and at least one fledgling that I have uploaded to my Birds and Nature blog.

In addition to this family of about 4 I saw an additional 3 Gray Flycatchers yesterday as well as Juniper Titmice, Black-headed Grosbeak, Chipping Sparrows, Western Shrub Jays, a fast moving shrike, a flock of Pinyon Jays (heard only) and a singing Virginia's Warbler.  I don't why anyone would think that summer is not a birdy time of year in Colorado.

SeEtta Moss

Canon City

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