Littleton warbler flock, Arapahoe 11/29

[David Suddjian]

Today near noon I was checking an area in the South Park condo development along West Long Avenue in Littleton, near Long x Mineral. There are many trees in this development, with pines being quite numerous. So I was thinking maybe warblers. I was checking along the paths in the development and found it very quiet. But pishing here and there as I went, an Audubon's Yellow-rumped flew in, followed quickly by more and then there were 5 of them, and then 7, and then at least 12 Yellow-rumpeds were all around. I could count them as they flew over between trees. Eleven were Audubon's and one was Myrtle. Then with them there was a Palm Warbler! And after a little while a Pine Warbler flew into a pine near the yellow-rumped activity, remaining for a minute at most before flying out of view. And a Ruby-crowned Kinglet was with the flock. I don't recall encountering an actual warbler flock in late fall round these parts. 

David Suddjian

Ken Caryl Valley

Littleton CO

[Gregg Goodrich]

I found David’s warbler flock in the same area at the corner of W Long Dr and W Long Cir. There is a poor and tennis courts there with a lot of pine trees. Got looks at the Pine Warbler and several YRWA. A flock of at least 8 warblers, 2 chickadees and a White-breasted Nuthatch. Thanks David.

See map from the list.

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50323595

Gregg Goodrich
Highlands Ranch

[Matt Rodgers]

Thanks for posting David as Bez, I and another birder verified that the Audubon’s warblers and pine warbler we’re still in this area; lifer for me!!

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50375170 - Pics are on my checklist

Good birding, Matt Rodgers