Pine Siskins, Red Crossbills…and Bill Kaempfer, Boulder County

[Paula Hansley]

Birders,

This is a great time of year to look at birds, flowers, and butterflies along the Meyers Homestead Trail in Walker Ranch Open Space; however, my best sighting early this morning was of Bill Kaempfer!  Those of you who are old timers, like me, will remember Bill— one of the best birders Colorado has ever seen. Bill now resides in Florida.

Bill says “hello” to everyone.  Unfortunately, we (Todd Deininger, John Vanderpoel, and I) were unable to find a Hammond’s Flycatcher for Bill along the trail.  Perhaps, he found one elsewhere.

This area is as dry as I’ve ever seen it with very few flowers or butterflies.  I was happy to find a flock of Pine Siskins and a flock of Red Crossbills ( not sure if type, but I will include a recording with my checklist).

Paula Hansley

Louisville