Prairie Warbler continues 5/17

[David Suddjian]

The Prairie Warbler continued through the day at Massey Draw in Ken Caryl Valley, appearing around 9 am, and then as late as 5:30 pm, seen by a few others besides me. [See note below about visiting]. 

Other warblers there were Yellow, Wilson's, MacGillivray's, Virginia's, Audubon's, Yellow-breasted Chat and a male Townsend's Warbler. Dusky Flycatchers were prominent in the same area today, with 7+ around. A Broad-winged Hawk and Golden Eagle passed over in the early afternoon, and an adult Cooper's and a yearling Sharp-shinned Hawk were also noted. 2 Lincoln's Sparrows. A Rose-breasted Grosbeak visited the feeders in my yard nearby.

Hildebrand Ranch Park also had lots of Dusky Flycatchers with 12-14 noted, plus 1 Least Flycatcher, 1 female American Redstart, 4 Lincoln's Sparrows and 1 Eastern Kingbird (good for that park).

Mann Reservoir in South Valley Park had an Eared Grebe, which is good for that spot.

The Prairie Warbler is located in the private development of Ken Caryl Ranch. However, I will invite birders to visit as my guests if anyone wants to try for it, provided you notify me off list in advance. And I can share details on the specific trees where the bird has been seen feeding. It looks like the weather will be changing up (there was even a spot of sun this evening) and I don't know if it will linger much longer.

David Suddjian

Littleton, CO