La Veta: Black Phoebe and Turkey Vulture Mar 21 and 13th, respectively

[Beverly]

Since I was asked to confirm my Black Phoebe sighting (I had pix!) last September 9th that I posted on E-birds 2012, I thought I'd mention a couple FOS birds again THIS season.  Perhaps such info is important to someone, huh? 

Today, March 21st, 2013 I saw my first Black Phoebe in quite awhile; about six months.  I guess I'd call it a FOS...as I can't remember if these wonderful little birds migrate in and out of CO or not!  [Sorry]  The Phoebes seem to like my pond a lot...and as it is finally staying thawed, I decided to go ahead and turn the waterfall (and filter) back on for the season.  I imagine that will draw more birds; even though I'm not feeding these days.  [sigh]

Also, for those who track such things, I saw my FOS Turkey Vulture on March 13th, 2013...three days later than last year.  So far, I've not seen another; just the one...who seems to have kept going North (I presume).  I've not seen much chatter about the TVs yet; are others seeing them, too?

Beverly Jensen
La Veta, Huerfano Co, CO