Today was the 25th day in a row that I have identified 40 or more species, with two days of 50 or more. Highlight today was a pair of Swainson’s Hawks flying downriver with talons locked, screaming as they flew. They then released
and flew one circuit over me and were gone. Way cool.
Ruddy Ducks continue at Quinn’s Pond and Silver Lake, Cinnamon Teal showing up at various ponds, Cooper’s Hawks starting to nest, an Orange-crowned Warbler today, as well as a Spotted Sandpiper working the shore at Esther Simplot park.
Swallows have increased my count, as well as BH Cowbirds, a Brewer’s Blackbird, and lots and lots of YR Warblers. Plus, I still have Pine Siskins coming to my feeder, but not in their winter numbers.
Now if the people on electric bikes would start giving warnings before they pass me. 😉
All day today I’ve had a green-tailed Towhee scratching up my back yard. They are a rare visitor to my yard; I’ve seen them only a couple times before over a period of years. Also have a few White-crowned Sparrows hanging around, and also today, a House Wren made an appearance. Jeff Brough north of Idaho Falls near Ucon
Spotted 5 Yellow Rumped Warblers at American Falls Fish Hatchery on Sunday, and heard a Chipping Sparrow yesterday for the first time in Pocatello. Heading out early tomorrow to witness Sage Grouse doing their thing in Curlew Grasslands.
Probably, ranging from New México to Arizona to California to Idaho and finally Oregon. I hope you got to see the one in Idaho. I don’t think it stuck there long. Judy
On 2022-04-23 03:07, Denise Hughes wrote:
Thanks Judy. I wonder if this is the same crane that was outside of Fairfield in November 2020.
Denise Hughes
Caldwell, Idaho
The longer I live, the more convinced am I that this planet is used by other planets as a lunatic asylum. -George Bernard Shaw
On Apr 22, 2022, at 8:39 PM, jmeredit@… wrote:
Being seen just outside of Burns for past 3 days. Read OBOL or ask me for details if that is easier for you. The area is full of ducks, shorebirds, Ibis, white geese etc, so plenty of birding to go with a stakeout bird. Judy, jmeredit@…
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