November 24, 2013
Richard Stevens
While out doing chores, I found myself at Centennial Park in Englewood (Arapahoe County). More or less, 37 miles from home, a slight detour :-)
The Prothonotary Warbler showed up at the "berry bushes" about 10 minutes after my arrival. A dozen birders were able to see it before it flew north.
I happened to relocate the bright yellow bird in the drab yellows and browns when walking to my car. I was able to watch it for 10 or 15 minutes as it walked along the small creek north of the blue gazebo (berry bushes area). The warbler walked/hopped along the creek and entered many of the little cubby holes (caves/openings/etc) along the creek bank.
He searched for insects and occasionally found a spider or bug. We only see one or two Prothonotary Warblers in Colorado each year. I have to assume that this is the Prothonotary Warbler's typical foraging behavior (until I have time to research it further). It was quite interesting to watch. Result, the berries are not his only source of energy.
I cut through the Colorado State Mental Institute on my way home. Hundreds of geese walked their grounds. At least three Snow Geese and a Ross's Goose were among the many White-cheeked Geese. Mostly of the White-cheeked Geese appeared to be Cackling Geese.
No uncommon waterfowl were at nearby Fort Logan National Cemetery (only White-cheeked Geese and Buffleheads).
While driving through Cherry Creek State Park earlier (Arapahoe) I did relocate several Bonaparte's Gulls and one of the Common Loons. With too many chores, I only had a few minutes to scope Barr Lake (Adams County) on my way home. Nothing uncommon was found.
Richard Stevens
While out doing chores, I found myself at Centennial Park in Englewood (Arapahoe County). More or less, 37 miles from home, a slight detour :-)
The Prothonotary Warbler showed up at the "berry bushes" about 10 minutes after my arrival. A dozen birders were able to see it before it flew north.
I happened to relocate the bright yellow bird in the drab yellows and browns when walking to my car. I was able to watch it for 10 or 15 minutes as it walked along the small creek north of the blue gazebo (berry bushes area). The warbler walked/hopped along the creek and entered many of the little cubby holes (caves/openings/etc) along the creek bank.
He searched for insects and occasionally found a spider or bug. We only see one or two Prothonotary Warblers in Colorado each year. I have to assume that this is the Prothonotary Warbler's typical foraging behavior (until I have time to research it further). It was quite interesting to watch. Result, the berries are not his only source of energy.
I cut through the Colorado State Mental Institute on my way home. Hundreds of geese walked their grounds. At least three Snow Geese and a Ross's Goose were among the many White-cheeked Geese. Mostly of the White-cheeked Geese appeared to be Cackling Geese.
No uncommon waterfowl were at nearby Fort Logan National Cemetery (only White-cheeked Geese and Buffleheads).
While driving through Cherry Creek State Park earlier (Arapahoe) I did relocate several Bonaparte's Gulls and one of the Common Loons. With too many chores, I only had a few minutes to scope Barr Lake (Adams County) on my way home. Nothing uncommon was found.
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