For those of you in the Boise area, I found a Williamson’s Sapsucker today, along the greenbelt, right by the Lander St. sewage treatment plant. There’s a blue sign along the bike path that says “Pedestrian Access.” Behind that are a couple
of pine trees. I was able to watch him work his way up into the top of one of the trees. A gorgeous bird, and one I haven’t seen along the greenbelt in several years. But the last time was in the same area. The Downy Woodpecker in one of the other trees was
a bonus.
I gave Larry and Missy Arnold the same directions and they’ve reported back that they had found the bird.
Last week I talked to my friend Tom about the great bird there I told him it was like the elegant trogon in az.seen it photo it still want to see again finally decided to go today for the bird got there got about 1/2mile in got call from Tom to tell me he just seen the great bird wanted to know if went to see yet told him I just got there met him main st parked across st .did not get out of car great photos went look for red polls found them great day
Last week I saw seven Common Redpolls fly over at Montour, but I would not be surprised if there were many more in the area, given the large numbers that have been seen recently near Blacks Creek. Congratulations on a Lifer! I got my Lifer CORE near Sun Valley a couple of months ago. 😀 — Aidan Lorenz Caldwell
Saw 2 Snow Buntings yesterday while snowshoeing backcountry out of Stanley. Besides 2 others seen a couple wks ago over by Driggs, only ones I’ve seen this winter. Even Horned Lark flocks seem to be rare this winter. Not worth specifics to try to relocate, just keep eyes peeled when along snow-covered, open expanses. There are a few out there.
Also, still have several Common Redpolls coming into thistle feeder at home. Along with a curious, bull moose, who seems to like our front pasture & adjoining cottonwoods.
Thanks for letting us see some photos! I especially like the very visible rufous legs of the Ferruginous Hawk. I always appreciate raptor photos of all species. The Mountain Chickadee is great to peek at also.
Asking everyone to share this on social media or wherever deemed appropriate as a cautionary to wildlife photographers in regards to sensitive species.
