Actually I’ve had a pair hanging out in my backyard in east Pocatello for the past three or so weeks. I assume they are nesting either in my yard or close by and have found a reliable source of food and water. Our neighborhood backs up to the ISU disc golf course where there has been a growing flock of chuckers since around 2020. Beautiful birds and fun to watch! I can’t imagine they belong to anyone. Headed out now to set up my hummingbird feeder.
Cheers
Janet Shipman
Hi birders,
We were just heading out when a Chukar flew into our yard at about 9.30 am. We got back about 12 and it is still there. It has been picking at grass seed stems (we have not yet mowed this year), and items on the ground. The bird is very tame, so we wondered if it could be an escape?
Anyone have any ideas, or if we need to do anything for it?
I guess it may fly out again when it is ready to leave.
Amy Bechtel & John Shortis.
Cheryl found a Black-bellied Plover at Fort Boise. Currently it’s on the first pond on the left side as you enter the WMA.
Denise Hughes
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