Status of a couple Larimer rarities

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

I visited Bobcat Ridge Natural Area just sw of Masonville today and was told by Ranger Karl the American Woodcocks have not been seen for at least 3 days.  Some very good birders have searched during this time period to no avail.  Karl has a very keen eye for those birds and when he says he hasn't seen them, my bet would be they have moved elsewhere.

I also went to 1520 W. Mountain Avenue (Fort Collins) today to check on the Yellow-throated Warbler and was told by resident Luke Caldwell he saw it once this morning (2/23).  He says it has a VERY irregular schedule, with it being more likely to visit the feeder in the morning of cold days.  I did NOT see the bird during my visit from 3-4PM this afternoon (but did see 2 Bushtits come to the suet, along with the regular common species).  I also heard a report from a reliable source that a Yellow-throated Warbler was seen on or about 19February in the "Sherwood Forest", a little plot of mature trees just south of the Forestry Building on the CSU Campus.  The Forestry Building is sw of the Administration Building, which sits at the south end of the Oval, for those of you familiar with campus.  Same individual roaming over an area of miles or a second Yellow-throated Warbler?  Either scenario would be remarkable.

Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins

[robert beauchamp]

Thanks for sharing Dave! I went by 1520 W. Mountain Ave. (Fort Collins) this afternoon and was treated to a visit by the continuing Yellow-throated Warbler. Luke, the owner, mentioned that the bird has been more active on these warm days. In addition to visiting the feeder, it also spent about 10 minutes flittering about the deciduous tree in the back yard.

I also visited "Sherwood Forest" on the CSU campus this afternoon. Of note were two Myrtle Yellow-rump Warblers flycatching from the trees located between the Forestry Building and the Oval.

Robert Beauchamp

Fort Collins