pinyon jays & northern pygmy owl - above Lyons

[Davis]

Birders:

 

Have heard a pygmy owl calling in the evenings twice in the last 5 days.  We have

About 3 inches of snow, which may quiet the bird down as the realization of the

Lack of spring sets in.  Have not seen it yet.

 

Pinyon jays (12-18) have been around the feeders the last 5 days, but unreliable, of

Course.    Plus the usual suspects, pygmy and white-breasted nuthatches, both

Chickadees, pine siskins and American Goldfinches, Steller’s Jays, BB Magpies,

Hairy woodpecker, house and Cassin’s finches, and usually 4-5 kinds of juncos.

 

Depressed to hear that tree swallows and bluebirds are being seen already, as

I haven’t cleaned out my 35 bird boxes yet!!

 

If anyone wants to come by, especially for the pinyon jays which are probably

70 miles from good pinyon/juniper habitat and have been local for at least 24

Years, give me a call.    Birders always welcome.

 

Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons   303-823-5332