Blue-winged Warbler and R B Grosbeaks (2) at Welchester Lakewood Jefferson Co.

[W. Robert Shade III]

I found the reported Blue-winged Warbler this morning at about 8:15 singing across the eastern boundary of Welchester Tree Grant Park in Lakewood (8th Ave) and called it in for a good look. It was a three note buzz, not the two note I am used to in the East. State bird only one mile from my home!

While watching a singing Rose-breasted Grosbeak near the stream and east of the wooden bridge, spotted another male with a pale pink breast patch - a first spring bird. I've seen three RBGR this spring and only one Black-headed Grosbeak. 

Bob Shade

Lakewood