That’s good news, esp re: the 3-toed WPs. Will keep my eye out next time up that way. Thanks for the info!
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Re: Curiosity Question
I’ve actually felt like arrivals in Island Park were a little
early this year, especially Western Tanagers which got here five
or six days ago. I haven’t checked my records to confirm that
they’re early but that’s what it seems like. We’ve got pretty much
all the breeding species now including Olive-sided Flycatcher and
Pine Siskin. There are also quite a few Three-toed Woodpeckers
drumming in the area, more than I typically hear close to the
house. Interesting how different it is locally.
Cliff
Re: Curiosity Question
Spring migration has been slow in southwest Idaho and some birds seem to be passing us by. Western tanagers have been scarce in passing through the Treasure Valley. Several songbird species have shown up later than expected as well.
Curiosity Question
So, it seems to me, compared to last few springs, that I’m having a “slower” arrival of birds. Mainly: BC Hummingbirds, House Wrens, Bullock’s Orioles & W Tanagers, as I’ve seen one House Wren, 1 Bullock’s & zero W Tanager. And, both by observation & drainage at my nectar feeder, appears I have only 3 BC Hummingbirds.
There are good numbers of Yellow Warblers & BH Grosbeaks, but they’re the only ones close to what I would consider a good spring arrival of numbers. Just wondering how other observers out there are faring with spring migration numbers?
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot