Very large flock of Curlew, Boulder

[Peter Gent]

All,

This large flock is along Pipit Road between 119th St and County Line Road, SW of Longmont. John Rutenbeck (finder), John Vanderpoel and I counted 77 around 10:30, and now Ben Sampson and others are reporting upto 140.  This is by far the largest flock of L-B Curlew I have seen in Boulder County in over 44 years birding here.

Peter Gent,  Boulder.

[Preston Sowell]

All,

I photographed these birds yesterday. They seem to be feeding on some sort of caterpillar or grub. Everytime is saw them feeding, it seemed to be the same prey item. Attached are a few (heavily cropped) images. Anyone have an idea what the insects are?

Preston

Boulder, CO

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