Better Birdwatching

Compilation of Bird Sightings for Teller County and Beyond

The following species are common year round residents and summer
breeders in and around the Woodland Park Yard Area: Turkey Vulture,
Red-tailed Hawk, Hairy Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, Broad-tailed
Hummingbird, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Northern Flicker, Cordilleran
Flycatcher, Tree Swallow, Violet-green Swallow, Steller’s Jay,
Black-billed Magpie, American Crow, Common Raven, Mountain Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Pygmy Nuthatch, House Wren, Mountain Bluebird, Western Bluebird, American Robin, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Black-headed Grosbeak, Chipping Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, House Finch, Pine Siskin, Evening Grosbeak.

FOS = First of Season for returning migrants

Monthly reports below compiled back to 2016. To search for a species or month and year, type Control-F or Command-F and insert search term.

FEBRUARY 2024

Canada Goose-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 3

Mallard-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 10

Ring-necked Duck-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, M, new sighting for location
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, M

Hooded Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, !F, new sighting for location

American Wigeon-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 1M

Common Goldeneye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 10M, 5F
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 9F, 3M
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, a few

Common Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, MF
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, M
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, M

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 2 adults, vocal, courtship?

Rough-legged Hawk-
Along Hwy. 24 just E of Hartsel, 1, light morph

Merlin-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 1, hunting crossbills, may have also been there on Jan. 31 when Red Crossbill flock was very vocal and agitated

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1, below spillway

Downy Woodpecker- 2-5

Northern Flicker- M on 2-9, M on 2-11

Northern Shrike-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, along the dam
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1, calling

Steller’s Jay-
Blue River Trail on 2-18, 1

Clark’s Nutcracker-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 1
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, a few
Pony Gulch on 2-24, calling
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1

American Crow-
Hoosier Pass, flock of about 30 on 2-17
Alma, flock of about 20 on 2-19

American Dipper-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1, singing below spillway, also on 2-28
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 2-21, 2-26, 1, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Pony Gulch on 2-24, call

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 2-28

Mountain Chickadee-
Illinois Creek Trail, a few on 2-18
Manitou Lake on 2-28, flock of 6

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1

Dark-eyed Junco- sing on 2-13

Slate-colored- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1
Manitou Lake on 2-28, 4

Pink-sided- small flocks around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 3
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 10

White-winged- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 5
Manitou Lake on 2-28, 10

Oregon- 2-22, 2-25, 2-28
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4 males, singing, territorial

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 2-4

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time, sing on 2-14

Rosy-Finch
A few reports of large flocks in Cripple Creek and Victor

Red Crossbill-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, two flocks of about 10
Manitou Lake on 2-28, MF

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time

Mink-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, tracks

January 2024

Red-tailed Hawk-
South Trout Creek, 1-17, pale juvenile seen there often, 2 today, twins

Wilson’s Snipe-
Manitou Lake on 1-13, below spillway, at 7750 feet

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 1-5 and 1-17, M, below spillway, at 7750 feet
Manitou Lake on 1-13, below spillway eating small brook trout

Steller’s Jay-
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, flock of about 6

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Pikes Peak Highway Gate Area on 1-24, small flock
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, flock of about 20

American Crow-
Manitou Lake on 1-17, flock of about 40

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Lovell Gulch on 1-23, 5
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, 1

Mountain Chickadee-
Manitou Lake on 1-13, flock of 10

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 1-13, 2

Swamp Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 1-5, wetlands on S side, elevation 7750 feet, same area one was seen on 10-31

Dark-eyed Junco-

Pink-sided- small flocks around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 1-5, flock of 15

White-winged- one around most of the time

Slate-colored- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1

Oregon-
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1

Evening Grosbeak-
Memorial Park in Woodland Park, small flock on 1-13

Pine Siskin- 2 on 1-2, 2 on 1-28, 1-30
Pikes Peak Highway Gate Area on 1-24, small flock

House Finch- brief sing on 1-28

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time

Red Crossbill-
Manitou Lake on 1-13, flock of 15
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, noisy flock of about 12

House Sparrow- a few around most of the timej

Abert’s Squirrel-
Lovell Gulch on 1-23

Pine Squirrel-
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31

December 2023

Green-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 12-12, 2 below spillway

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16

Cooper’s Hawk- 12-27

Prairie Falcon-
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1,

Great Horned Owl-
Gate at Pikes Peak Highway on 12-22, being mobbed by crows and Steller’s Jays

Northern Shrike-
South Trout Creek on 12-19

Blue Jay-
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5

Mountain Bluebird-
Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5, flock of about 6, at about 7750 elevation

Townsend’s Soliaire-
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 2

Marsh Wren-
Manitou Lake on 12-19

White-breasted Nuthatch- a few around some of the time
Lovell Gulch on 12-8, 2

Brown Creeper-
Lovell Gulch on 12-13, 2

Spotted Towhee-
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, many

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 12-12, 1, on 12-19, 2

American Tree Sparrow
South Trout Creek on 12-12, 1

Fox Sparrow-
Garden of the Gods CBC on 12-16, Slate-colored form, 2 in a stand of junipers near a weedy field, Central Garden area, near Parking Lot 4, also relocated by CBC compiler, and another report of one still there on 12-23

Swamp Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 12-12, wetlands on S side, same area where one was seen on 10-31

White-crowned Sparrow-
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, some

Dark-eyed Junco-

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 12-19, flock of about 8
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time
Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 2

White-winged- a few around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 12-19, flock of 6

Oregon- 12-17
Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1

Evening Grosbeak- small flock on 12-12

Pine Siskin- 2 on 12-30

Cassin’s Finch-
Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5, flock of 6

Rosy-Finch- Report from Cripple Creek area at about 9500 feet, flock of about 350 on 12-2 that hung around for about a week, growing in numbers

Red Crossbill- small flock on 12-13
Lovell Gulch on 12-8, 2 small flocks

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time

Abert’s Squirrel- 12-1

November 2023

American Wigeon-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-14, a few

Gadwall-
Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, a few

American Coot-
Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, 1

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14, ad.

Northern Harrier-
Highlands Ranch on 11-23

Belted Kingfisher-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14

Northern Flicker- M on 11-29

Pinyon Jay- Report from S of Florrisant on 11-19, flock of about 12

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Pikes Peak Highway on 11-8
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, a few
S of Divide on 11-6, 2

American Robin-
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 11-8

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Dome Rock SWA on 11-6

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14, 2, singing

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time

Brown Creeper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6

White-crowned Sparrow-
Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, many, singing

Dark-eyed Junco-

White-winged- one around most of the time

Oregon- a few sightings

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time

Evening Grosbeak- 11-22
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, small flock

Pine Siskin- 11-18

American Goldfinch- 2 on 11-7

Cassin’s Finch-  F on 11-9

Rosy-Finch
Crystal Reservoir on 11-10, flock of about 25, elevation about 9250

Red Crossbill- 2 on 11-13, a few on 11-28
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, small flock

House Sparrow- a few sightings

Abert’s Squirrel- 11-25, 11-27
Pikes Peak Highway on 11-2

October 2023

Wood Duck-
South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2F

Bufflehead-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, F

Hooded Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, F

Green-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 7
South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2

Gadwall-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 3

Mallard-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 1

Bald Eagle-
Crystal Res. on 10-19, adult catching a trout

Osprey-
Crystal Res.- 10-2, 10-3, 10-8, 10-11

Merlin- 10-2, female prairie form, first yard sighting

Lesser Yellowlegs-
Manitou Lake, 10-1

Greater Yellowlegs-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, vocal flock of about 12

Sandhill Crane- flock flyover of 77 on 10-7

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 10-21
Manitou Lake on 10-31, male and female, courtship-like behavior,
flying around together, even into the Ponderosa Pines, perched close
to each other with neck extended upward, or could be family group
carousing, there may have been another two kingfishers in area
South Trout Creek on 10-31, family group of 4, MF, 2 juvs.

Great Horned Owl- 10-8 calling

Northern Pygmy-Owl-
Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, calling around 10:30

Mourning Dove-
Green Mountain Falls on 10-8, 2
Manitou Lake on 10-21

Downy Woodpecker- F on 10-21
Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 10-25, calling

Northern Flicker- a few sightings

Steller’s Jay- flock of 6 on 10-6

Gray Jay-
Glen Cove on 10-21, 10-22, 10-27
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16

Clark’s Nutcracker- 2 on 10-5, 10-24
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-1, 10-2
Manitou Lake on 10-31

Western Bluebird- 5 on 10-4, 2 on 10-5, a few on 10-11, a few on 10-17
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, small flock

Mountain Bluebird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, a few

American Robin- last seen on 10-24
Crystal Res. on 10-13, a few

Townsend’s Solitaire-
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, calling

Gray Catbird- 10-6, new species for yard area

American Dipper-
Manitou Lake on 10-21
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, 2

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-2, 10-14
Crystal Res. on 10-8
Pikes Peak Highway Gate area on 10-9, 10-26

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Black-capped Chickadee-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 2

Brown Creeper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, calling
Dome Rock SWA on 10-5
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16

American Pipit-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 5

European Starling-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 3 flyover

Wilson’s Warbler- 10-2

Yellow-rumped Warbler- a few on 10-2, small flock on 10-4, 10-21
Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23

Chipping Sparrow- small flock on 10-4

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few, on 10-31 a few
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5

Lincoln’s Sparrow- 10-1, 10-2

Swamp Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, marshy area on south side of lake, new Teller
county sighting for me

White-crowned Sparrow- a few on 10-2, FOS, 2 FY on 10-23
Manitou Lake on 10-21, small flock
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16

American Tree Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, a few, FOS
South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2

Dark-eyed Junco-

Pink-sided- one around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few

Slate-colored- FOS on 10-4, a few around most of the time

White-winged- FOS on 10-30
Manitou Lake on 10-21, FOS

Oregon- FOS on 10-6, one around some of the time

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few small flocks with a few F
Manitou Lake on 10-31, small flocks of males

Western Meadowlark-
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16, grassy area at around 10,500,
with some grasshoppers around

Evening Grosbeak- small flock on 10-2, a few on 10-21

Pine Siskin- a few sightings
Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, a few

Cassin’s Finch- a few sightings of small flocks

Red Crossbill- a few sightings of small flocks, 20 on 10-17
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few
Crystal Res. on 10-13, a few
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, about 12
Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, a couple small flocks
Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 10-25, calling, a few
Manitou Lake on 10-31, small flock, with juvs., very vocal

House Sparrow- a few sightings

Frittilary Butterfly-
Dome Rock SWA on 10-5

September 2023

Blue-winged Teal-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 16, eclipse males)
Lake George on 9-30, a few

Green-winged Teal-
Lake George on 9-30, a few
Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few

Mallard-
Manitou Lake on 9-23, males in eclipse

Gadwall-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 8)
Lake George on 9-30, many

Common Merganser-
Lake George on 9-30, MF
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, F with large family of 11 F juvs.
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, 3F

Ruddy Duck-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 2, new species for me for lake and county)

American White Pelican
Deweese Res. on 9-7

Turkey Vulture- 9-7, 9-12, 9-29
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6
Colo Spgs on 9-11, 2
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12
Aspen Valley Ranch on 9-16
Manitou Lake on 9-23
Along Hwy. 24 W of Divide, 2
Florisssant Community Park on 9-23, a few

American Coot-
Lake George on 9-30, 2

Bald Eagle-
Green Mountain Falls, report from early Sept. of adult catching fish
at Gazebo Pond
Aspen Valley Ranch on 9-16, im.
Along Hwy. 24 E of Divide on 9-23, ad. flyover

Osprey-
W of Divide on 9-13
Swainson’s Hawk-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, along drive to TH, a few
Along CR 175 near Westcliffe on 9-7, 2 dark morph and an im.
Manitou Lake on 9-23, caught a fish

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Crystal Res. on 9-14
S of Divide on 9-13

Northern Goshawk-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5

Northern Harrier-
Report from Florissant area in May

Golden Eagle-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, subadult,
Comanche Peak area

Merlin-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, female prairie
form at Venable Lakes above 12,000 feet, terrorizing White-crowned
Sparrows in the willows

Wild Turkey-
Reports of large flocks from Cripple Creek

Spotted Sandpiper-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 2)

Belted Kingfisher-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 1)
Manitou Lake on 9-23, 2

Mourning Dove- 9-15, 9-18 sing
Crystal Res., 9-18 sing
Lake George on 9-30, 2
Deweese Res. on 9-7, many
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, driving to TH,
many, flock of about 20
Aspen Valley Ranch on 9-16
Manitou Lake on 9-23, juv.

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Deweese Res. on 9-7
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, 1

Northern Pygmy-Owl-
Report from southwest Teller County, found trapped in a window well
and successfully  released

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 9-21, 9-1, 9-2. 9-4, 9-8, 9-12, 9-13
Colo Spgs, 9-18
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, at about 13,000
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 9-8
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21

Callliope Hummingbird- 9-15, 9-21, 9-5, 9-7, 9-8, 9-9
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21

Rufous Hummingbird-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27)
Late report from Cripple Creek on 9-27

Downy Woodpecker- F on 9-12, 9-13

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, drum
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, family, drumming
Manitou Lake on 9-23

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 9-15
Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2
Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Pancake Rocks Trail on 9-28, 2 juvs.

Hammond’s Flycatcher-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6

Western Wood-Pewee-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 6, juvs., brief sing)
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, juvs., sing

Eastern Kingbird-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, pair)

Barn Swallow-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, juvs., small flo)

Northern Rough-winged Swallow-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few)

Plumbeous Vireo-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, sing)

Warbling Vireo-
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9

Pinyon Jay- 1 on 9-26, third yard sighting
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, a few flyover, Doug-fir and spruce habitat

Black-billed Magpie-
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12, juvs.
S of Divide, flock of about 40

Gray Jay-
Putney Gulch on 9-13

Blue Jay-
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9

Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-15
Crystal Res., 9-18
Pancake Rocks Trail on 9-28, a few
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, a few
Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 9-12 brief sing, 9-19 brief sing, 2 on 9-27 brief sing
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, sing
Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9
Putney Gulch on 9-13, brief sing
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, brief sing

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6
Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7

Western Bluebird- 9-22, 9-7
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 2)
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, large flock
Crystal Res. on 9-14
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, small flock
Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few
Florisssant Community Park on 9-23, small flock

Mountain Bluebird-
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, small flock
Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2, F
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, driving to TH
Middle Taylor Creek on 9-6, a few flocks

Hermit Thrush- 9-15
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5

American Robin- 6 on 9-26 and 9-27
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, a few over 10,000 feet

Townsend’s Solitaire-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27)

Gray Catbird-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 2)

House Wren- 9-26
(Manitou Lake on 8-27)
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Putney Gulch on 9-13

Mountain Chickadee- family groups emptying the feeders at record pace
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, juvs.)

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 9-15, 9-19, 9-22, 9-12, 9-26, 9-29
Pancake Rocks Trail on 9-28
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, a few
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Crystal Res. on 9-14
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6
Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around most of the time
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few, juvs.)
Pancake Rocks Trail on 9-28
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, a few
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9

Pygmy Nuthatch- family groups swarming and emptying the feeders at record pace

Brown Creeper- 9-26
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Putney Gulch on 9-13
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21

American Pipit-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6

Horned Lark-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, 1
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, driving to TH

Western Tanager-
Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2, F

Wilson’s Warbler- 9-27
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, a few, one above
treeline and willows at about 12,000 feet in rocky area
Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9
Putney Gulch on 9-13
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21
Manitou Lake on 9-23

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 6 on 9-15, a few on 9-20, one on 9-27, 9-9 juv. at bath
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, many, juvs.)
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, a few
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Crystal Res. on 9-14
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 9-8
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12
Putney Gulch on 9-13
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21
Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few
Florisssant Community Park on 9-23, small flock

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9

Yellow Warbler-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few, brief sing)

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, F)
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, FY, calling

Townsend’s Warbler-
Pancake Rocks Trail on 9-28, F

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few F/im.

Spotted Towhee-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, near TH, juvs.
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9

Green-tailed Towhee-
Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, at TH and at
Venable Lakes above 12,000
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12

Chipping Sparrow- small flocks with juvs. around some of the time
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few, juvs.)
Crystal Res. on 9-14
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, many
Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2, about 12
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9, juv.
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12
Florisssant Community Park on 9-23, small flock with juvs.

White-crowned Sparrow-
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, a few, FOS
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6

Vesper Sparrow-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 1)
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, along road near TH
Deweese Res. on 9-7, about 50 along roads

Lark Sparrow-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 1)

Lincoln’s Sparrow- 9-19
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, 1)
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21
Florisssant Community Park on 9-23

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 9-23, brief sing

Dark-eyed Junco-
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, at about 12,250
above treeline

Pink-sided- FOS on 9-26
Lake George Community Park on 9-30

Oregon-
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, FOS

Brewer’s Blackbird-
(Woodland Park on 8-27, flock of about 20)

Western Meadowlark-
Westcilffe on 9-6
Deweese Res. on 9-7
South Platte River near Lake George on 9-30, flock of 8
Deweese Res. on 9-7, brief sing

Yellow-headed Blackbird-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, flock of about 20)
Deweese Res. on 9-7
Report from Florissant area in May

Red-winged Blackbird-
Lake George on 9-30, a few
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, driving to TH

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 9-8
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12, a few

Pine Siskin- small flocks around some of the time
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few)
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, flock about 12

Lesser Goldfinch-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few)
Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5
Middle Taylor Creek on 9-6
Green Mountain Falls on 9-9
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12

American Goldfinch-
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few)

Cassin’s Finch- FYM, M on 9-26, F on 9-27, a few on 9-28
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, a few

Red Crossbill- small flock on 9-15
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few)
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, flock
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, flock
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, above treeline
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, a few small flocks
Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few

House Sparrow- a few around some of the time

Mountain Lion-
Along Pikes Peak Hwy. on Aug. 20

Red Fox-
Report of black phase on Aug. 19

August 2023

American White Pelican-
South Platte River near Lake George- 8-3, 1

Turkey Vulture-
Crystal Res. on 8-30

Bald Eagle-
Crystal Res. on 8-30, adult

Golden Eagle-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near summit, subadult
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, pair at summit

Osprey-
11 Mile Canyon on 8-2

Swainson’s Hawk-
South Park along Hwy. 24 on 8-8
Along Highway 24 E of Antero Junction on 8-3

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, calling

Northern Goshawk-
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, 2 or 3, juv., calling, also around on 8-29

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Saddle E of Mount Yale at around 12,000, feather on 8-3
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, feather at about 12,500

Spotted Sandpiper-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10

Mourning Dove- 8-31
Colo Spgs on 8-28
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, juv.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird-
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3,
above treeline at about 12,000 feet
In town of Pine on 8-17

Rufous Hummingbird- 8-2

Callliope Hummingbird- one or two around some of the time
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22

Downy Woodpecker- 8-23
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-29

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near TH calling
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22

Williamson’s Sapsucker- a few sightings

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22, juv.

Cordilleran Flycatcher- last seen 8-2, sing
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, sing
Wilkerson Pass, sing on 8-3

Western Wood-Pewee- a few sightings, sing thru 8-23
South Platte River near Lake George, 8-6, sing
Mueller State Park Elk Meadow Trail on 8-19, sing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, sing, on 8-22 some singing

Violet-green Swallow- 8-2
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 8-4
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10

Tree Swallow-
South Park on 8-24

Cliff Swallow-
South Park on 8-8, 8-3, 8-24

Warbling Vireo- a few sightings, sing thru 8-6
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, sing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, brief sing

Steller’s Jay- juv. on 8-9

Gray Jay-
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, 8-22
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24

Clark’s Nutcracker- 8-25
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3
Route to Turner Peak on 8-8
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-29

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, brief sing, 8-22
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-29

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, at about 10,250
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, a few near treeline

Mountain Bluebird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-8, 2 on 8-24

Hermit Thrush-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, food item, feeding young?, 8-22

American Robin-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, juvs.
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, at
about 12,000 above treeline
Route to Turner Peak on 8-8, at treeline
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, juvs., 8-22 juvs.
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near treeline
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, near treeline

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Route to Turner Peak on 8-8, at treeline, calling

House Wren-
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, sing a couple times, on 8-22 family of 6

Mountain Chickadee- juvs. Thru 8-23
Route to Turner Peak on 8-8, family group of about 6
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, sing, juvs., 8-22 juvs.

Red-breasted Nuthatch- a few sightings
Mueller State Park Elk Meadow Trail on 8-19
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, 8-22
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, 8-29
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, at treeline

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around most of the time
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, 8-29
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22

Pygmy Nuthatch- juvs. on 8-15

Brown Creeper-
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3
Route to Turner Peak on 8-8, sing
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, sing once
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, sang twice
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-29

American Pipit-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, 2
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, 2

Horned Lark-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, a few
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, TONS of grasshoppers along
trail led to record high count of Horned Larks in alpine for me, about
75

Western Tanager- F anf F juv., feeding, on 8-23, 8-13

Wilson’s Warbler- 8-31 FOS
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, in willows and in stunted
pines at and above treeline

Yellow-rumped Warbler- a couple sightings
Mueller State Park Elk Meadow Trail on 8-19, juvs.
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3
Route to Turner Peak on 8-8
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, flyover at 12,750

Townsend’s Warbler-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, loose flock of 4 to
6, calling, sang a few times

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near TH at 10,500

Black-headed Grosbeak- 8-15 call, brief sing, juv., F on 8-23

Spotted Towhee-
Colo Spgs on 8-6, 8-7, sing

Green-tailed Towhee-
Report from Woodland Park area, 2 on 8-18
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, sing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10

Chipping Sparrow- a few around most of the time, juvs. Thru end of month
Mueller State Park Elk Meadow Trail on 8-19, feeding juvs.
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17
South Platte River near Lake George, 8-24

Lark Sparrow-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, 8-22 sang once
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, sing once

Brewer’s Sparrow-
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, flock of 4 at about 12,000
feet at treeline

Dark-eyed Junco- feeding Brown-headed Cowbird imm. All month, juvs. thru 8-30

Brown-headed Cowbird- juv. around most of the time

Evening Grosbeak- a few around most of the time, juvs.

Pine Siskin- a few sightings

Lesser Goldfinch-
Buffalo Creek on 8-17

House Finch- sing on 8-2

Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time, juv. on 8-23
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-8, small flock, 8-30
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 8-4, small flock
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, a few small flocks
Deckers on 8-17, small flock
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, a few small flocks
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, a few at treeline

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time, juvs. Around thru end of month
Colorado Springs, juv. F imprinted on friend, for several days flying
in her house, landing on her head, etc.

Snowshoe Hare-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near TH at 10,250

Moose-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, scat along trail

July 2023

American White Pelican-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, 20

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, about 20 at nearby rookery

Virginia Rail-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, one calling, second observation at this location

Turkey Vulture- 7-14, 7-26
Crystal Res. on 7-30

Bald Eagle-
Crystal Res. on 7-2

Osprey-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, caught a fish, my first July sighting in Teller
County, possible breeding?

Swainson’s Hawk-
Along Hwy. 24 between Hartsel and Antero Junction on 7-12

American Kestrel-
A ranger on Pikes Peak Highway shared a story from September 2020,
they found a male kestrel sleeping in the parking lot across from the
Glen Cove building, elevation 11,500. Did not appear to be injured,
just exhausted, they picked it up and put it in a safe place where it
napped for an hour or two then flew away.

Dusky Grouse-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, F and juv. near TH

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 7-1

Mourning Dove- a few sightings, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26

Eurasian Collared-Dove-

Band-tailed Pigeon-
South of Divide on 7-15, 3

Calliope Hummingbird-  local report on 7-18, first “fall” sighting

Rufous Hummingbird- local report on 7-14, first “fall” sighting

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, food begging calls from nest cavity

Williamson’s Sapsucker- M on 7-18, 7-24
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, call, drum
Along Rampart Road on 7-26

Cordilleran Flycatcher- one around most of the time, sing
Manitou Lake on 7-1, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-2, 7-9, 7-31, sing
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-2, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-13, 7-18, 7-22, sing
Colorado Springs on 7-23, 7-24, sing
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing

Dusky Flycather-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, one sing, new observation for this location
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing

Western Wood-Pewee-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing at about 11,500 feet near treeline

Violet-green Swallow- a couple sightings
Manitou Lake on 7-1
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1
Green Mountain Falls on 7-18, 7-22
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 7-21
Along Rampart Road on 7-26

Tree Swallow-
Manitou Lake on 7-1
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 7-7, 7-21
Green Mountain Falls on 7-13, 7-18, 7-22
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, fledglings at cavity nest

Warbling Vireo- one around some of the time, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-2, 7-9, 7-17, 7-31, sing
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-2, sing
South of Divide on 7-15, sing
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing, fledglings

Gray Jay-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, a few

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing, fledlgings

Western Bluebird- a couple sightings

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing at treeline
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, call

Hermit Thrush-
Crystal Res. on 7-9, 7-20, 7-23, sing
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-2, sing

Swainson’s Thrush-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing, near treeline at about 11,500 feet

American Robin-
Crystal Reservoir,  sitting on nest from 7-9, 7-17 feeding young,
around 7-23 nest was  raided by a predator, likely crows.

House Wren-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing, fledglings, family group of 6 or 7

Rock Wren-
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, sing, at about 12,500
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing, at about 13,000

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Along Rampart Road on 7-26

White-breasted Nuthatch- a few sightings
Green Mountain Falls on 7-22
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing

Brown Creeper-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12

American Pipit-
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, display
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, display

Horned Lark-
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6

Western Tanager- sing on 7-14
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, pair, nest distraction display, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-23, 7-23, sing

Wilson’s Warbler-
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, one, at about 9500 feet

Yellow-rumped Warbler- a few sightings, sing
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing

Yellow Warbler-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, gate area

Townsend’s Warbler-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12 (W of Salida), possible bird
singing, heard a few times but faint and distant from trail so can’t
be sure, if it was this species perhaps a late migrant due to cold wet
June? Heard on the ascent at about 10,500 feet, not heard in same area
on descent. Did a search and did find a record of a singing male on
June 17 from SW Denver.

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, sing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, 1, sing
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, sing
Drive to Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing

Black-headed Grosbeak- a few sightings, sing
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, sing

Lazuli Bunting-
Colorado Springs on 7-23, 7-24, sing, near Chestnut and Filmore

Green-tailed Towhee-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing, at treeline
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing

Spotted Towhee-
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-13, 7-18, 7-22, sing
Colorado Springs on 7-23, 7-24, sing
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, sing
Near Blanks Gulch TH on 7-12, sing

Chipping Sparrow- sing on 7-14
Along Rampart Road on 7-26

Vesper Sparrow-
Drive to Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 7-1
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-2, sing
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, sing
Drive to Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing

White-crowned Sparrow-
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing

Dark-eyed Junco-
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, juvs.

Brown-headed Cowbird- a few sightings, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-22, sing

Brewer’s Blackbird- Woodland Park at Memorial Park on 7-4
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 7-7, 7-21, nesting

Common Grackle-
Manitou Lake on 7-1

Evening Grosbeak- 7-14
Manitou Lake on 7-1
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, flock of about 10 on drive in

Pine Siskin- a couple sightings
Green Mountain Falls on 7-18
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, in willows above treeline
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12
Crystal Res. on 7-20, 7-23
Along Rampart Road on 7-26

Lesser Goldfinch-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-18, 7-22

Cassin’s Finch-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, fledgling, sing

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch-
Report from climber along Pikes Peak Highway, near MM 18, found a nest
with 4 eggs

Red Crossbill- a few on 7-5, a few on 7-25
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, a few
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, a few
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, small flocks, animated calling from one group
Crystal Res. on 7-23, small flock

House Sparrow- 7-1, F on 7-5

Abert’s Squirrel
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, near TH

June 2023

Common Merganser-
Crystal Res. on 6-17
Manitou Lake on 6-14

American White Pelican-
Manitou Lake on 6-14, 5

Double-crested Cormorant-
Manitou Lake on 6-14, 1

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 6-14, about 12 on nests in rookery near lake

Turkey Vulture- 2 flyovers on 6-10, 6-20
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30

Bald Eagle-
Crystal Res. on 6-17
Manitou Lake on 6-14

Swainson’s Hawk-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, 2 near TH
South Park along Hwy. 24 between Hartsel and Antero Junction, rufous morph

Northern Goshawk-
Report from feeder area on 6017 in Florissant

American Kestrel-
N of Westcliffe on 6-8
E of Antero Junction along Hwy. 24 on 6-13, 6-29

Spotted Sandpiper-
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10
Crystal Res. on 6-17

California Gull-
Crystal Res. on 6-17
Divide area on 6-29, a few flocks of about 100
Manitou Lake on 6-14

Mourning Dove- 6-21, 6-25

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3

Common Nighthawk- flyover calling on 6-4, second yard sighting

Great Horned Owl-
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, pellet

White-throated Swift-
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22

Red-naped Sapsucker- call on 6-1, drum on 6-6, 6-15, call on 6-25
Crystal Res. On 6-4, 6-17
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, drumming
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, call

Williamson’s Sapsucker- F on 6-6, call on 6-15
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-2, call

Northern Flicker- 6-27

Cordilleran Flycatcher- one around most of the time, sing
Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-6, sing
Crystal Res. on 6-4, sing
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-14, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Dusky Flycather-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing

Hammond’s Flycatcher-
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Western Wood-Pewee- 6-14 FOS sing, sing on 6-20, sing on 6-21
Crystal Res. on 6-11, sing
Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-6, sing
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-13
Manitou Lake on 6-14

Say’s Phoebe-
Near Guffey on 6-8, sing

Violet-green Swallow- a few on 6-15, 6-27
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-2
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8
Manitou Lake on 6-14
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22

Tree Swallow-
Crystal Res. on 6-17
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-2
Manitou Lake on 6-14

Cliff Swallow-
South Park on 6-13, 6-29

Barn Swallow-
Manitou Lake on 6-14

Plumbeous Vireo-
Near Guffey on 6-8, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Warbling Vireo- one around some of the time, sing
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10, sing
Crystal Res., one around most of the time, sing
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Black-billed Magpie- nesting, feeding young on 6-14

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Crystal Res. on 6-17, sing
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Western Bluebird- a few on 6-15

Mountain Bluebird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-13

Hermit Thrush- sing on 6-20
Crystal Res. On 6-4, 6-5, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Swainson’s Thrush-
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Crystal Res. on 6-6, sing
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30

Gray Catbird-
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

House Wren- one around most of the time, sing
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10, sing
Crystal Res.- one around most of the time, sing
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Rock Wren-
Crystal Res.- one around some of the time, sing
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30

Mountain Chickadee- courtship feeding on 6-20
Crystal Res. on 6-18, courtship, nest material

Black-capped Chickadee-
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, call
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22

White-breasted Nuthatch- 6-2, 6-6, 6-20, 6-21
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30

Brown Creeper-
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing, call
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Horned Lark-
South Park on 6-29

Cedar Waxwing-
Crystal Res. on 6-6, call

Western Tanager- sing on 6-1, M on 6-2
Crystal Res.- one around most of the time, sing
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, sing
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center on 6-3, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-14, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Wilson’s Warbler-
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing

Yellow-rumped Warbler- one around some of the time, sing
Crystal Res.- one around some of the time, sing
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing, at about 10,000 feet

Yellow Warbler-
Manitou Lake on 6-14, sing

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 6-14

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-17, 6-19, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Pikes Peak Highway Gate area on 6-19, 6-4, 6-11, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Black-throated Gray Warbler-
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, a few, sing

Rose-breasted Grosbeak- a rarity, two reports from early June of
singing males around for a few days to a week

Black-headed Grosbeak- one or two around most of the time, sing
Pikes Peak Highway Gateway on 6-19, sing
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Green-tailed Towhee-
Crystal Res. on 6-19, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing

Spotted Towhee-
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10, sing
Colo Spgs on 6-4, sing
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, sing
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center on 6-3, sing

Chipping Sparrow- sing on 6-8, 6-20, 3 on 6-25 nesting, with food items,
Crystal Res. on 6-17, sing
Crystal Res. on 6-5, sing
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Vesper Sparrow-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, near TH, sing

Lincoln’s Sparrow- sing on 6-6 FOS

Dark-eyed Junco-

Brown-headed Cowbird- a few around most of the time, sing
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10
Crystal Res. On 6-5 and 6-17, sing

Red-winged Blackbird-
Crystal Res. on 6-6, sing, new sighting for area, 9250 feet

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-2
South Park on 6-13, 6-29
Manitou Lake on 6-14, nesting

Common Grackle-
Manitou Lake on 6-14, nesting
Near Lake George on 6-22, 2

Western Meadowlark-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, near TH, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-13, sing

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time, sing
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-9
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time
Crystal Res. On 6-5 and 6-17
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-9, a few
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22

American Goldfinch-
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10
Manitou Lake on 6-14, a few

Lesser Goldfinch- call on 6-15, FOS
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10, sing
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing

Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, sing, 10 on 6-15,
male on rapid shrill calling while flying around and perching in
treetops
Crystal Res. on 6-17
Memorial Park in Woodland Park, a few on 6-2, 6-9, 6-16

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time, feeding young on 6-15

Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel- FOS on 6-14

Pronghorn-
A few miles E of Wilkerson Pass, seemed out of place, in clearing with
nearby forest

May 2023

Double-crested Cormorant-
South Platte River just W of Hartsel on 5-17

Canada Goose-
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Wood Duck-
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Common Merganser-
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Resort area on 5-17

Gadwall-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

American Wigeon-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Blue-winged Teal-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Green-winged Teal-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Hooded Merganser-
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Cinnamon Teal-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Northern Shoveler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Redhead-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Eared Grebe-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Pied-billed Grebe-
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, with broken wing, been here since last year

Turkey Vulture-
Crystal Res. on 5-1
Aiken Canyon on 5-4
Crystal Res. on 5-10

Great Blue Heron-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Black-crowned Night-Heron-
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Bald Eagle-
Crystal Res. on 5-20, 5-21, 5-22

Swainson’s Hawk-
South Park on 5-17, FOS
Along Highway 24 between Wilkerson Pass and Hartsel, South Park, on 5-25
Along Hwy. 285 N of Salida

Coopers’ Hawk-
Pikes Peak Hwy. on 4-28
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Osprey-
Woodland Park flyover on 5-15
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, nesting along trail
Near town of Granite, nest on power pole, 5-17

American Kestrel-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, courtship feeding
Along Highway 24 E of Antero Junction, at about 9250 feet, pair

Dusky Grouse-
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, male

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Report from ranger on Pikes Peak Highway from late Sept. 2022, 5 birds
on the road at Devils Playground

Wild Turkey-
Pikes Peak Hwy. on 5-16, at around 8500 feet
Crystal Res. on 5-16, 1, 9250 feet
Crystal Res. on 5-20

Killdeer-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Spotted Sandpiper-
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Resort area on 5-17

Lesser Yellowlegs-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

California Gull-
Crystal Res. on 5-16
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Crystal Res. on 5-10
Floack of 7 between Divide and Woodland Park on 5-25

Black Tern-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, 6

Forster’s Tern-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, 1

Belted Kingfisher-
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Mourning Dove- sing on 5-15 and 5-21
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Band-tailed Pigeon- 2 on 5-21

Great Horned Owl-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Northern Saw-whet Owl-
Starsmore Discovery Center on 5-13, report of injured bird recently
found at Helen Hunt Falls

Northern Pygmy-Owl
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, at intersection of
Beasway and Rumba, calling repeatedly, some animated calling,
courtship, mating?

Common Poorwill- calling on 5-9, new species for yard area, 8500 feet

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- courtship on 5-3
Crystal Res. on 5-2
Crystal Res. on 5-1
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Aiken Canyon on 5-4
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5
Sunnyside and Lawrence Trails in Victor on 5-5
Starsmore Discovery Center on 5-13
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 5-18

Black-chinned Hummingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, nesting
Aiken Canyon on 5-4
Starsmore Discovery Center on 5-13

Downy Woodpecker- 5-13
Crystal Res. on 5-16
Crystal Res. on 5-22, nesting
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Hairy Woodpecker-
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Ladder-backed Woodpecker-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Red-naped Sapsucker- one around most of the time, call, drum
Crystal Res. on 5-16 and 5-31
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 3 call on 5-2, call, drum on 5-3, call on 5-8,
call on 5-14
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, call

Cordilleran Flycatcher- FOS sing on 5-26 then around singing most of the time
Green Mountain Falls on 5-26, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-28, sing
Pond area along County Road 307 near Aspen Ridge TH on 5-25, sing

Dusky Flycather-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, sing
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, sing

Western Wood-Pewee-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing

Eastern Phoebe-
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Say’s Phoebe- FOS new yard bird sing on 5-16
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, sing

Ash-throated Flycatcher-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, call
Aiken Canyon on 5-4

Cassin’s Kingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Western Kingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5

Eastern Kingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Violet-green Swallow- FOS on 5-2, 2 on 5-3
Green Mountain Falls on 5-26
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Crystal Res. on 5-10
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Resort area on 5-17
Crystal Res. on 5-31

Tree Swallow-
Crystal Res. on 5-16
Crystal Res. on 5-1
Green Mountain Falls on 5-26
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, courtship, mating
Crystal Res. on 5-9
Along Highway 24 between Wilkerson Pass and Hartsel, South Park, on 5-25
Crystal Res. on 5-31

Barn Swallow-
Green Mountain Falls on 5-26
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
A few along Highway 24 in South Park
Along Highway 24 between Wilkerson Pass and Hartsel, South Park, on 5-25

Northern Rough-winged Swallow-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Cliff Swallow-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Many along Highway 24 in South Park on 5-17
Many in bridge areas along Highway 24 from Woodland Park to Wilkerson
Pass on 5-25

Plumbeous Vireo-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing

Warbling Vireo- 5-22 FOS sing, 5-26 sing
Crystal Res. on 5-29, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-28, sing
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, FOS
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Along County Road 307 S of Antero Junction on 5-25, sing

Pinyon Jay-
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, flock of about 15
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Green Mountain Falls on 5-26
Aiken Canyon on 5-4
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Resort area on 5-17, calling, along
trail odd sighting in mature conifer forest, high-pitched call, likely
immatue, at about 8000 feet

Blue Jay-
Green Mountain Falls on 5-26
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Aiken Canyon on 5-4

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Along County Road 307 S of Antero Junction on 5-25
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25

Common Raven-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- FOS sing on 5-2
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-10, sing
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-31, sing

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing

Western Bluebird- 2 on 5-3, few on 5-16
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, juv.
Crystal Res. on 5-10

Mountain Bluebird-
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5
Sunnyside and Lawrence Trails in Victor on 5-5

Townsend’s Solitaire- call on 5-2, 5-25
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, sing
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, call, sing

Swainson’s Thrush-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Hermit Thrush- FOS sing on 5-20
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, call, FOS
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, sing
Pikes peak Highway on 5-23, sing
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-31

American Robin-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-18, nesting

Gray Catbird-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing

Brown Thrasher-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing

Northern Mockingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

House Wren- FOS sing on 5-21 then around singing some of the time
Crystal Res. on 5-28, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-22, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing, many
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, sing
Along County Road 307 S of Antero Junction on 5-25, sing

Rock Wren-
Crystal Res. on 5-22 and  5-31, sing
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Crystal Res. on 5-10, sing
Pond area along County Road 307 near Aspen Ridge TH on 5-25, sing
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-31, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 5-3
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5
Sunnyside and Lawrence Trails in Victor on 5-5
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time
Green Mountain Falls on 5-26
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Sunnyside and Lawrence Trails in Victor on 5-5

Juniper Titmouse-
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing

Bushtit-
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, a few

American Pipit-
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, at small stock pond, FOS
Crystal Res. on 5-10

Horned Lark-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Western Tanager- M FOS  on 5-12, then around singing some of the time
Crystal Res. on 5-29, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-28, sing
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, call, FOS
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, sing

Summer Tanager-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Ovenbird-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Northern Waterthrush-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Black-and-white Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, M,F

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, a few

Nashville Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Wilson’s Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Yellow-rumped Warbler- FOS, sing on 5-2, then around singing some of the time
Crystal Res. on 5-1
Crystal Res. on 5-16
Crystal Res. on 5-2
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing, many
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, call
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-8 and 5-9, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-10, sing
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-23, sing
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, call, sing

Yellow Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18

Blackpoll Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Palm Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, western

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Common Yellowthroat-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing

American Redstart-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, M.F

Virginia’s Warbler-
Pikes Peak Highway on 5-29, near gate, sing
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing

Black-throated Gray Warbler-
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, many sing

Yellow-breasted Chat-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Black-headed Grosbeak- MF around most of the time, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-16
Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Pikes peak Highway on 5-23, sing
Along County Road 307 S of Antero Junction on 5-25, sing

Blue Grosbeak-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing

Lazuli Bunting-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, nonbreeding
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing

Indigo Bunting-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Rose-breasted Grosbeak- a couple reports from WP mid and late May,
siging males that stucjk around for a few days to over a week
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Green-tailed Towhee-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18
Sunnyside and Lawrence Trails in Victor on 5-5, FOS
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, sing
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 5-18
Along County Road 307 S of Antero Junction on 5-25, sing

Spotted Towhee-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, many, sing
Starsmore Discovery Center on 5-13, sing
Pikes peak Highway on 5-23
Pond area along County Road 307 near Aspen Ridge TH on 5-25, sing
Cassin’s Sparrow-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25

Lark Sparrow-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Lark Bunting-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, flock of about 12

Chipping Sparrow- a few sightings, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-20
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing, many
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing, many, large flock of about 30
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-9, courtship
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, sing
Along County Road 307 S of Antero Junction on 5-25, sing

Clay-colored Sparrow-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, a few
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, a few

White-crowned Sparrow-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 5-18

Vesper Sparrow-
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, many, sing
Sunnyside and Lawrence Trails in Victor on 5-5
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, sing

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, FOS
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 5-18, 2

Song Sparrow-
Cascade on 5-22, sing

Brewer’s Sparrow- FOS second yard sighting on 5-8

Dark-eyed Junco- albino on 5-12

Brewer’s Blackbird- flyover on 5-8
Many along Highway 24 from Woodland Park to Wilkerson Pass on 5-17 and 5-25

Red-winged Blackbird- 2 on 5-14

Western Meadowlark-
Aiken Canyon on 5-4, sing
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-18, sing
Along Highway 24 between Wilkerson Pass and Hartsel, South Park, on 5-25

Common Grackle- 5-16
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Great-tailed Grackle-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Brown-headed Cowbird- around some of the time, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-31
Crystal Res. on 5-28, sing
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5, sing
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17, sing
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 5-17, sing
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, sing

Yellow-headed Blackbird-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing, many

Orchard Oriole-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11

Bullock’s Oriole-
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, sing
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, call

Baltimore Oriole-
Fountain Creek Reg. Park on 5-18, sing

Evening Grosbeak- a few sightings of small flocks
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 5-17
Beasway and Rumba Trail NE of Salida on 5-25, a few

Pine Siskin- a few around some of the time
Crystal Res. on 5-16, a few
Crystal Res. on 5-2
Crystal Res. on 5-28
Grouse Mountain Trails in Victor on 5-5
Crystal Res. on 5-10
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 5-18

American Goldfinch- 5-26
Chico Basin Ranch on 5-11, flock, sing
Crystal Res. on 5-10

House Finch- courtship feeding on 5-3

Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, 12 on 5-19, 20 on
5-25 and 5-26
Crystal Res. on 5-16, a few
Crystal Res. on 5-20

House Sparrow- M on 5-3, F on 5-26

Abert’s Squirrel-
Along hwy. 24 near Green Mountain Falls

Spring Peeper Frog-
Stock Pond at Grouse Mountain Trails on 5-5

Bobcat-
Crystal Res. on 5-20, big one, near barn at banding station area

Mourning Cloak-
Collegiate West Trail Interlaken Reosrt area on 5-17

April 2023

Canada Goose-
Manitou Lake on 4-5, 25

Mallard-
Manitou Lake on 4-5, 5
Buena Vista Park  on 4-20

Bufflehead-
Lake George on 4-15, about 60

Ring-necked Duck-
Lake George on 4-15, about 20

Northern Shoveler-
Lake George on 4-15,about  20

Blue-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 4-23
Manitou Lake on 4-5, 5M, 3F

Green-winged Teal-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, 3
Along Highway 24 near Hartsel on 4-14

Wood Duck-
Manitou Lake on 4-5, 1M, new sighting for lake and county, lake still
mostly frozen, thawed at edges

Gadwall-
Pond near Manitou Lake, 4 on 4-22

Common Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 4-23
Lake George on 4-15, a few
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21

American White Pelican-
Manitou Lake on 4-23, 1, FOS
Manitou Lake on 4-23, 4

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 4-23
Manitou Lake on 4-5, 17 on nests at rookery near lake

Turkey Vulture-
FOS on 4-6 near Divide
Along Hwy. 24 W of Hartsel

Red-tailed Hawk-
Near Red Rocks road and Hwy 24 on 4-1, pair, aerial courtship
displays, on carrying a prey item.
Along Hwy. 24 E of Hartsel, 2

Swainson’s Hawk-
Along Hwy. 24 E of Hartsel, 1, FOS

Cooper’s Hawk-
Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, near summit

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, 1, adult
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, 2 im.

Golden Eagle-
Along Highway 24 between Hartsel and Antero Junction, 1 subadult

Osprey-
Manitou Lake on 4-23 and 4-24, catching fish
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, scolding Bald Eagle
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, 1

Merlin-
Manitou Lake on 4-5, 1, new sighting for lake and county

American Kestral-
Along Hwy. 24 E of Antero Junction, 2

Northern Pygmy-Owl-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, calling

Wild Turkey-
County Road 11 near Guffey on 4-1, 4
Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, 3 near trailhead calling

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 4-5
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, 1M
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21

Mourning Dove- FOS on 4-13, 4-25 sing, 4-27 sing
Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, FOS, sing

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 4-29, FOS
Highlands Ranch on 4-28, FOS
Colorado Springs, 4-29

Downy Woodpecker- M on 4-8, F on 4-11, M on 4-13

Red-naped Sapsucker- FOS call, drum on 4-12, call, drum on 4-13, drum on 4-24
Dome Rock SWA on 4-21

Williamson’s Sapsucker- druam, call on 4-12, call, drum on 4-13, 2
call on 4-24, call, drum on 4-29
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, 1M, in
PJ woodland
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, 2, call
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, drum

Say’s Phoebe-
Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, FOS, sing
Highlands Ranch on 4-28, sing

Tree Swallow-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12
Buena Vista Park on 4-20, a few

Steller’s Jay-
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, lots

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
County Road 11 near Guffey on 4-1
Royal Cascade Trail  in Canon City on 4-1
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, a few
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14
Buena Vista Park on 4-20

Pinyon Jay-
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, about 8
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14,
about 10 near trailhead
Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, a few

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, a few

American Crow-
Manitou Lake on 4-5, a few, nest building

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14,
2, FOS, sing
Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 2, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 4-21, sing, FOS

Western Bluebird- Small flock on 4-2, a few sing on 4-3, 2 on 4-24, a
few on 4-27, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, a few, calling

Mountain Bluebird-
County Road 11 near Guffey on 4-1

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, sing
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6

American Robin- started singing on 4-3
Canon City on 4-1
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, 1
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, a few, sing
Buena Vista Park  on 4-20, 2
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, sing

Rock Wren-
Backbone Trail in Salida on 4-14,, call
Royal Cascade Trail  in Canon City on 4-1, FOS, sing

Canyon Wren-
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, sing

American Dipper-
Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 1, call, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 4-16, 4-21
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14,
5, territorial calling from pair, lots, PJ woodland

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, PJ owoodland
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14,
PJ woodland

Black-capped Chickadee- 4-8, 4-18

Mountain Chickadee-
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, PJ woodland
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14,
mixed flock with Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Bushtitis, Red-breasted
Nuthatch, Steller’s Jay
Buena Vista Park on 4-20, sing
Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, a few call, sing

Juniper Titmouse-
Royal Cascade Trail  in Canon City on 4-1, sing, 2
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14

Bushtit-
Royal Cascade Trail  in Canon City on 4-1, FOS, sing, a few
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, small flock
North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14,
a couple small flocks
Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 2
Midland Hill Trails on 4-20. flosk of about 12

Horned Lark-
South Park on 4-14

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Buena Vista Park on 4-20, small flock, FOS

Black-headed Grosbeak- FOS report on 4-26

Spotted Towhee
Tunnel Drive Trail in Canon City on 4-1, sing
Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, at about 9000 feet

Chipping Sparrow- FOS, courship display, heads up, bowing, twittery
calls on 4-18, sing 4-25
Buena Vista Park on 4-20, a few, sing
Highlands Ranch on 4-28, sing

Song Sparrow-
Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, sing near trailhead
Manitou Lake on 4-5, sing, 3
South Trout Creek on 4-5, 1, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, sing

American Tree Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 4-5, 4 along dam

Dark-eyed Junco-

Gray-headed- partial albino on 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-11. 4-21, 4-22, 4-24.
About 70(!) on 4-4, about 50 on 4-5, about 35 on 4-14, courtship
display, bow, wing flutter on 4-21, about 50 on 4-22, about 30 on 4-26
Royal Cascade Trail  in Canon City on 4-1
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, PJ woodland

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 4-5, 1
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, 6

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, mostly Rocky Mountain form

Oregon- a few around some of the time

White-winged- a few around some of the time

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 4-5, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, sing

Brown-headed Cowbird- 2 FOS sing on 4-24, sing 4-25, sing 4-27

Common Grackle- M FOS on 4-24
Along Hwy. 24 near Florissant on 4-15, 2

Evening Grosbeak- a few around most of the time

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time

Cassin’s Finch- a few around most of the time
Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 2

House Finch-
Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, sing near trailhead

Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, 16 on 4-2 and 4-3

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time

Abert’s Squirrel- 4-21

Chipmunk-
Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6
Buena Vista Park on 4-20

March 2023

Canada Goose-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14
Manitou Lake on 3-21, 2

Green-winged Teal-
South Trout Creek on 3-21, 6

Mallard-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14

American Wigeon-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, pair, first sighting for me for Park/Teller County

Common Goldenye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 4F

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 3-21, 4

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 1 ad., 1 im.
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 1 ad.

Great Horned Owl-
South Trout Creek on 3-21, pellets with small rodent bones

Belted Kingfisher-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14
South Trout Creek on 3-21, 2, male excavating nest cavity
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, M

Downy Woodpecker- 3-16, 3-30

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 3-22 FOS
Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, FOS, drum
South Trout Creek on 3-21, M

Northern Flicker- singing on 3-3. 3-28, 3-29, 3-31
Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13

Western Scrub-Jay-
Near Guffey CO on 3-13, a few

Common Raven-
Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, small flock

Black-capped Chickadee- 3-10, 3-14

Mountain Chickadee-
Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, flock of 4

Western Bluebird- 2 FOS on 3-21, 2 on 3-24

Mountain Bluebird- 3-15 FOS
Near Guffey CO on 3-13, a few M
Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, flock of 11
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29

American Robin- M FOS on 3-12, 3-15, 3M,4F on 3-26, 2M,2F on 3-27, 3M,1F on 3-28, 4 on 3-31
Colorado Springs on 3-4, FOS
Highline Canal Trail, Three Pond Park on 3-6
Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, a few, some singing
Royal Gorge Park on 3-13
Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20
Manitou Lake on 3-21, 1

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, call
Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, sing

Sage Thrasher-
Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, singing FOS

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 3, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 3-15

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time
Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7
Lake George Community Park on 3-29

European Starling-
Lake George on 3-14

Bohemian Waxwing-
Near Wellington Lake on 3-20, at least 50 in pines calling, maybe 100 in area

Spotted Towhee-
Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7

Canyon Towhee-
Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13

American Tree Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 3-1, 8 along dam, some singing
South Trout Creek on 3-1, 6, some singing
Manitou Lake on 3-21, 3

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 3-1, 1
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, sing
Manitou Lake on 3-21, a few sing
South Trout Creek on 3-21, 2, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, sing

Dark-eyed Junco-

Gray-headed- about 30 on 3-26, partial albino on 3-20 to 3-31
Dome Rock SWA on 3-14, sing

White-winged- a few around most of the time
South Trout Creek on 3-21, a few

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, including Rocky Mountain form, becoming more prevalent later in month
Manitou Lake on 3-21, 18
Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 3-21, 18
Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

Oregon- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 3-21, 2
Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

Red-winged Blackbird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, sing
Manitou Lake on 3-21, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, sing

Pine Siskin- 3-15, 2 on 3-22
Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, 3

House Finch-
Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, sing
Lake George Community Park on 3-29, sing

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time

Red Crossbill- a few around most of the time, 16 on 3-27
Manitou Lake on 3-21, 8

House Sparrow- MF on 3-2, M on 3-12, 2 on 3-16, MF on 3-21, MF on 3-25, 2 on 3-26, MF on 3-27, 3-29, M 3-31

Mourning Cloak butterfly-
Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, FOS

Pine Squirrel-
Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20

Abert’s Squirrel-
Road kill along CR 126 near Kelsey Campground, near Deckers

Muskrat-
South Trout Creek on 3-2

February 2023

Canada Goose-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 10, at 8000 feet

Common Goldeneye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 11, mostly F
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 4M, 1F

Common Merganser
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 18, mostly F
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1M

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 2 adults

Rough-legged Hawk-
Near Divide on 2-22
Along Hwy. 9 between Hartsel and Fairplay, 2, 1 dark morph, 1 light morph
Along Highway 24 between Hartsel and Wilkerson Pass on 2-26, 1 light morph
Along Highway 24 just east of Wilkerson Pass on 2-26, 1 light morph

Wilson’s Snipe-
Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1, below spillway, at 7750 feet

Belted Kingfisher-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 1M, at 8000 feet
Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1, below spillway, at 7750 feet
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1, below spillway
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1M

Northern Shrike-
Along Hwy. 24 W. of Divide on 2-25, 1

Clark’s Nutcracker-
South Trout Creek on 2-13, 1
Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-14, 1

American Crow-
Breckenridge on 2-26, flock of about 20

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Soda Ridge Trail in Keystone on 2-26, drinking snow melt

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 2

Mountain Chickadee- singing on 2-27

Black-capped Chickadee-
South Trout Creek on 2-1, 2, at 7750 feet

White-breasted Nuthatch- 2-12

Pygmy Nuthatch-
South Trout Creek on 2-1, lots

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4 along dam
Manitou Lake on 2-13, a few, sing

American Tree Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 2-1, 16 along dam, some singing
South Trout Creek on 2-1, 2
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 2
South Trout Creek on 2-6, 7
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 14, some singing
South Trout Creek on 2-13, 8

Dark-eyed Junco- singing on 2-1

Pink-sided- 2-11, 2 on 2-13, 3 on 2-15, 2 on 2-20, 2 on 2-21, 3 on 2-22, 2-24, 3 on 2-28
South Trout Creek on 2-1, 1
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 16
South Trout Creek on 2-6, 2

Slate-colored- 2-11, 2 on 2-13, 2-15, 2-20, 2-19, 2 on 2-14, 8 on 2-7, 2 on 2-21, 5 on 2-22, 2 on 2-24, 3
Manitou Lake on 2-1, 6
South Trout Creek on 2-1, 3
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4
South Trout Creek on 2-6, 4
South Trout Creek on 2-13, 1
South Trout Creek on 2-13, 3

White-winged- 2-11, 2 on 2-13, 6 on 2-15, 6 on 2-20, 2-19, 2 on 2-14, 7 on 2-7, 2 on 2-21, 7 on 2-22, 2-24, 7 on 2-28
Manitou Lake on 2-1, 3
South Trout Creek on 2-1, 3
South Trout Creek on 2-6, 4
South Trout Creek on 2-13, 3

Oregon- 2-13, 2-15, 2-7
Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1

Pine Siskin- a few on 2-27
Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, a few

Cassin’s Finch- 2F on 2-20, 3F, 2M on 2-23, 4F,1M on 2-21, 1M,1F on 2-22, MF on 2-28, MF on 2-24

Red Crossbill- 12 on 2-8, 1M on 2-20 at heated bird bath, 2 on 2-7, M on 2-24, M on 2-25
Manitou Lake on 2-6, a couple small flocks
Crystal Res. on 2-9, flock of 12
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 2
South Trout Creek on 2-13, flock of 18
Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-14, 2
Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, small flock

House Sparrow- F on 2-22

Abert’s Squirrel-
Lovell Gulch Trail- 1 on 2-15

Moose-
Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, large male

January 2023

Green-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway, 7500 feet

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway, 7500 feet

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
South Trout Creek on 1-29

Rough-legged Hawk-
South Trout Creek on 1-29, dark morph

Wilson’s Snipe-
Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway, 7500 feet

Gray Jay-
Glen Cove on 1-5, 1

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17
Crystal Res. on 1-19

American Crow-
South Trout Creek on 1-9, loose flock of crows flyover, over 100

Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 1-11, 1-9

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17

White-breasted Nuthatch- a few sightings
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-2
Manitou Lake on 1-3
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17

Cedar Waxwing-
Crystal Res. on 1-21, flock of about 20
South Trout Creek on 1-29, flock of about 125 flying over riparian willows

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 1-3, 2
Manitou Lake on 1-9
Manitou Lake on 1-16, 6

American Tree Sparrow-
South Trout Creek on 1-3, 3
South Trout Creek on 1-29, 2
South Trout Creek on 1-16, 1

Dark-eyed Junco-

Gray-headed- 18 on 1-15

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, 10 on 1-31
South Trout Creek on 1-3, 2
Manitou Lake on 1-9, 1
South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few

White-winged- a few around most of the time, 8 on 11-23,
Manitou Lake on 1-9, 6
South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few

Pink-sided-  a few around most of the time
South Trout Creek on 1-3, 1
Manitou Lake on 1-9, a few
South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few

Oregon- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 1-9

House Finch- singing on 1-9

Cassin’s Finch- 2 on 1-23, 1M on 1-31, a few on 1-19

Red Crossbill- a few on 1-11, 16 on 1-20, a few on 1-18
South Trout Creek on 1-3, a couple small flocks
South Trout Creek on 1-29, flock of about 20
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17, a few

Pine Siskin- 3 on 1-3, 2 on 1-31

House Sparrow- M on 1-18, M on 1-31

Abert’s Squirrel- 2 on 1-11
Pikes Peak Highway near Crystal Res.- 1 on 1-1
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-2- 2 on 1-2
South Trout Creek on 1-29, 1 gray phase

Muskrat
Manitou Lake on 1-9, while crossing bridge over spillway, surprised
Muskrat at top of spillway that slid down like a water slide into pool
at base!

December 2022

Golden Eagle-
Manitou Lake on 12-6, 1 adult

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 12-20, 1, below spillway

Northern Shrike-
South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1

Steller’s Jay-
Manitou Lake on 12-20, flock of 8 in juniper row along parking lot road

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27,  a few

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Lovell Gulch on 12-19, 1
Crystal Res. on 12-31, 1

Common Raven-
Highlands Ranch on 12-26, loose flock of about 16

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, calling
Manitou Lake on 12-14, in row of junipers along parking lot road, no
berries in trees, eating snow
Highlands Ranch on 12-26, 1

American Robin-
Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, 2
Red Rock Canyon Overlook Loop on 12-27,  a few
Highlands Ranch on 12-26, 1

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Highlands Ranch on 12-26

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time
South Trout Creek on 12-20

Black-capped Chickadee- 12-7, 12-30

Mountain Chickadee-
Manitou Lake on 12-6, loose flock of 8
Manitou Lake on 12-20, loose flock of 8

Brown Creeper- 12-18
Lovell Gulch on 12-19, 1

European Starling-
Along Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park on 12-20, a few with a flock of
about 50 Red-winged Blackbird

Cedar Waxwing-
Near intersection of Red Rock Canyon Overlook Loop and Ridgeline Trail
on 12-27, 1, at about 6750
Crystal Res. on 12-30, flock of about 20

Spotted Towhee-
Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, 1

Chipping Sparrow-

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 12-6, 1
Manitou Lake on 12-20, loose flock of 6

Vesper Sparrow-

American Tree Sparrow- 12-3
Manitou Lake on 12-6, 4
South Trout Creek on 12-14, 2
Manitou Lake on 12-20, 16
South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4, actually perched in a tree, Ponderosa Pine

Gray-headed-
Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock

Oregon- a couple sightings

Slate-colored-  a few around most of the time
Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock
Manitou Lake on 12-20, 4
South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4

White-winged- a few around most of the time
South Trout Creek on 12-14, a few
Manitou Lake on 12-20, 8
South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4

Pink-sided- one or two around most of the time
Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock
Manitou Lake on 12-6, 15
South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1
South Trout Creek on 12-20, 12

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 12-20, 1 along juniper row along parking lot road
Along Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park on 12-20, flock of about 50

Evening Grosbeak- 3M on 12-22

American Goldfinch- 12-9

Cassin’s Finch- 3M on 12-5, F on 12-7

Rosy-Finches-
Flock of about 100 along Pikes Peak Highway, around MM 10

Red Crossbill- small flock on 12-2, 12-30, 20 on 12-15, 1 on 12-31
South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1
South Trout Creek on 12-20, flock of 6

House Sparrow- F on 12-7

Bobcat-
Manitou Lake on 12-14, tracks

Striped Skunk-
Manitou Lake on 12-14, tracks

November 2022

Canada Goose-
Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 12

Gadwall-
Manitou Lake on 11-8, 33

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Manitou Lake on 11-8, M juv.

Wild Turkey-
Along Pikes Peak Highway on 11-3, flock of 12 at about 10,000

American Coot-
Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1, new personal sighting for Teller County

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 11-8
South Trout Creek on 11-8
South Trout Creek on 11-14, M
Manitou Lake on 11-29
South Trout Creek on 11-29

Clark’s Nutcracker-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-2, 1
Drainage behind Walmart on 11-22

American Crow- 20 on 11-20

Western Bluebird-
Late report from Florissant area on 11-24

Mountain Bluebird-
Alon Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park, flock of 15

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7, sing
Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7
Royal Gorge Dreamweaver Trail on 11-7

American Robin-
Manitou Lake on 11-8, flock of 12

Gray Catbird-
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1, seen and heard calling,
one, maybe two

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-2, 3

Juniper Titmouse-
Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7, many
Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7, some

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Dome Rock SWA on 11-2
Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time
Dome Rock SWA on 11-2
Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-30, 2

Brown Creeper-
Dome Rock SWA on 11-2
Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-30, 3

American Pipit-
Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 3

Horned Lark-
Lariat Trail, Kane Ranch OS near Fountain, many flocks, over 100 total

Spotted Towhee- Report from a Woodland Park yard area across from
Walmart, 8500 feet, 11-14 to 11-22, summer too

Canyon Towhee- Report from a Woodland Park yard area across from
Walmart in summer

American Tree Sparrow- 11-28, 1, FOS, new yard sighting
Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1, FOS
South Trout Creek on 11-8, 4, FOS
Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 2
South Trout Creek on 11-14, about 12
Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 30

Song Sparrow-
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1
Manitou Lake on 11-8, 2
Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 3
Manitou Lake on 11-29, 12, loose flock of 8

Dark-eyed Junco-

White-winged- a few around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 11-8
South Trout Creek on 11-8, a few
South Trout Creek on 11-14, 1
Manitou Lake on 11-29, 1
Manitou Lake on 11-29, a few

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 11-8, many
South Trout Creek on 11-8
South Trout Creek on 11-14, 1
Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 20

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1
Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7
Manitou Lake on 11-8, many
South Trout Creek on 11-8
South Trout Creek on 11-14, 2
Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 10

Oregon- a few sightings
Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1
Manitou Lake on 11-29, 2

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 11-8

American Goldfinch- 11-13
Royal Gorge on 11-7, 2

Cassin’s Finch- 2M on 11-9, F on 11-29

Red Crossbill- 12 on 11-11, 10 on 11-21
Manitou Lake on 11-8, small flock
South Trout Creek on 11-8, small flock
Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), a few small flocks
Manitou Lake on 11-29, a couple small flocks
South Trout Creek on 11-29, a few

House Sparrow- MF on 11-10, 11-17, 11-28, MF on 11-29

Chipmunk-
Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7

October 2022

Canada Goose-
Crystal Res. on 10-16, 12

Hooded Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 10-1, 1M since 9-15

Common Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 10-24, 5F

Blue-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 10-1, 6 F/im.

Green-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 10-24, 3

Gadwall-
Manitou Lake on 10-24, 40

Pied-billed Grebe-
Manitou Lake on 10-1

Osprey-
Manitou Lake on 10-1
S. Platte River near Lake George on 10-5

Red-tailed Hawk-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, soaring at about
12,000 feet, raven squawking at it
Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, right on the trail

Northern Harrier-
South Park E of Hartsel on 10-25, 1F

Dusky Grouse-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, 5 total, 3 adults, 2 juvs.
Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19, 3 or 4

Wild Turkey-
Along Marshal Pass Road on 10-4, 6
Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek THm, about 12 along road near TH

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 10-1
South Trout Creek on 10-1, F

Virginia Rail-
Manitou Lake, report of breeding this season

Mourning Dove-
South Trout Creek on 10-1

Great Horned Owl- 10-4, calling

Downy Woodpecker- 10-22, 10-21, 10-30
South Trout Creek on 10-1
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500

Hairy Woodpecker- 3 on 10-10

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4

Northern Flicker- 10-11

Barn Swallow-
Manitou Lake on 10-1

Steller’s Jay- 5 on 10-26
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4m, some near treeline
about 11,000 feet
Pikes Peak Hwy. 10-14, eating road kill pine squirrel

Pinyon Jay-
Flock of about 20 just E of Buena Vista on 10-4

Gray Jay-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, treeline about 11,500
Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4
Dome Rock SWA on 10-5, a few

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-12, 10-2, 10-17
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4
S. Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, a few

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on
10-19, 1 at about 10,500
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at
about 10,500, 3

Western Bluebird-
Manitou Lake on 10-1, flock of 8
South Trout Creek on 10-1, 3

Mountain Bluebird-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, Windy Peak summit at 11,900
S. Platte River near Lake George on 10-5

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Garden of the Gods on 9-28, sing
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, treeline about 11,250 feet

American Robin- 10-3, 3 on 10-10
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, near treeline at
about 11,000 feet
Crystal Res. on 10-16, 4
Buena Vista on 10-19, 2

Marsh Wren-
Manitou Lake, report on 10-1

American Dipper-
S. Platte River near Lake George on 10-5

Mountain Chickadee-
Manitou Lake on 10-24, 12
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at
about 10,500, 10 in mixed flock with a Black-capped Chickadee,
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper

Black-capped Chickadee-
Manitou Lake on 10-24, 2
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, flock
of 6 at about 10,500

Bushtit-
Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, small flock near TH, at
about 9250

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, lots
Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500

White-breasted Nuthatch- 10-3, 10-11, 10-12, 10-4, 10-2, 10-1, 10-17,
10-18, 10-24, 10-22, 10-26, 10-30
Manitou Lake on 10-1
Manitou Lake on 10-24
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500
Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31

Brown Creeper-
Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500

American Pipit-
Manitou Lake on 10-1, 1
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, Windy Peak summit at 11,900

Wilson’s Warbler-
Manitou Lake on 10-1
South Trout Creek on 10-1

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 10-2, 4 on 10-13, 10-4, 6 on 10-10, 5 on 10-9, 10-4
Manitou Lake on 10-1

Orange-crowned Warbler- 10-3
South Trout Creek on 10-1

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 10-1

Green-tailed Towhee-
Manitou Lake on 10-1, 1

American Tree Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-1, 1 sing

Chipping Sparrow- 3 juvs. on 10-3, streaked and unstreaked, 2 on
10-10, 4 on 10-2, 2 on 10-17

White-crowned Sparrow- 10-8
Manitou Lake on 10-1, 8
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, near treeline, 11,000 feet
Crystal Res. on 10-15
Manitou Lake on 10-24, 12

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-1, 12, brief sing
South Trout Creek on 10-1
Manitou Lake on 10-24, 12

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-1, 2
South Trout Creek on 10-1

Dark-eyed Junco-
Pink-sided- 2 on 10-13 sing, 2 on 10-10 FOS, 2 on 10-17, 10-18, 10-24,
4 on 10-23, 10-21, 2 on 10-26
South Trout Creek on 10-24
Manitou Lake on 10-1, FOS
Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, small flock

White-winged- FOS on 10-17, 10-18, 10-21

Slate-colored- 10-26, 10-24, FOS on 10-23

Oregon- 10-26, 10-24, FOS on 10-23
South Trout Creek on 10-24

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Woodland Park on 10-1, flock of 30

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 10-1
Manitou Lake on 10-24, lots, occ. sing

Western Meadowlark-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, high altitiude
oddity, along west slopes of Windy Peak at about 11,750, large area of
tall grasses about an acre, flushed from ground, likely looking for
insects, did see some grasshoppers and crickets around but not many

Evening Grosbeak- 10-3, 10-1, a few on 10-17, a few on 10-23, 10-22,
10-21, 10-15, a few on 10-30
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, flocks
Manitou Lake on 10-24, small flock
South Trout Creek on 10-24, a few

Pine Siskin-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, flock of 25
Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19

Lesser Goldfinch- 2 on 10-13

Pine Grosbeak-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, lots
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500

Cassin’s Finch- 10-11 call, F on 10-13, call, 10-21
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, flock of 4

Red Crossbill- , a few on 10-17, about 16 on 10-22
South Trout Creek on 10-1
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, a couple small flocks
Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19, a few
Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, flock
of about 20 at near Twin Lakes at about 9500 feet, smll flock at about
10,500
Manitou Lake on 10-24, small flock
Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, small flock at TH

House Sparrow- F on 10-10, 2 on 10-24, F on 10-23

Chipmunk-
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, at about 11,000 feet

Frittilary
Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4

Pronghorn-
Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, about 12, driving out from TH

September 2022

Canada Goose-
Many at Lake San Cristobal on 9-6

Common Merganser-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1F

Hooded Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1M, new Teller County species for me

Double-crested Cormorant-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1 im.

Turkey Vulture-
Gunnison, a few on 9-6

Golden Eagle-
Great looks at an adult that flew low right over vehicle on 9-8, along
Hwy. 149 near Powderhorn
Manitou Lake on 9-15, report of adult Golden Eagle hunting ducks

Osprey-
Lake San Cristobal, one on 9-6 diving into lake, nest platform there
too with large stick nest

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Crystal Res. on 9-26

American Kestrel-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, recent report

Peregrine Falcon-
South Trout Creek on 9-15, special sighting, loud whooshing directly
overhead, then saw it flying away with Brewer’s Blackbird

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, 2 or 3 near
Spalding Gray Wolf saddle at about 13,000

Wild Turkey-
Near Crystal Res. on 9-3, flock of 6 juavs., at about 9500 feet

Solitary Sandpiper-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 9-15
South Trout Creek on 9-15

Mourning Dove-
South Trout Creek on 9-15, flock of 8
Garden of the Gods on 9-28, flock of 5

Great Horned Owl
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, calling at Silver Creek TH
Calling near Lake San Cristobal on 9-8

Northern Saw-whet Owl-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, about 1 mile up
the Silver Creek trail, calling at around 6:00 AM

Band-tailed Pigeon- 9-4

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time, last seen on 9-20
Crystal Res. on 9-3
Highlands Ranch on 9-23
Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25, at 7250

Callliope Hummingbird- 9-6, dipping at bath, 9-4, 9-14, 9-13, 2 on 9-15
Crystal Res. on 9-3, mobbing Red-tailed Hawk

Rufous Hummingbird-
Crystal Res. on 9-3

Downy Woodpecker- 9-8, 9-20, 9-18

Red-naped Sapsucker-
South Trout Creek on 9-15

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1 male, right next to Downy Woodpecker

Northern Flicker- a few around some of the time, flock on 9-5 juvs.
South Trout Creek on 9-15, 4

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
South Trout Creek on 9-15, call

Western Wood-Pewee-
South Trout Creek on 9-15

Cassin’s Kingbird-
South Trout Creek on 9-15, unusual new sighting for Teller County, at
7750 feet, called  a few times, fairly tame, appeared to be first year
bird

Barn Swallow-
Crystal Res. on 9-3, small flock, juvs., mobbing Red-tailed Hawk
Crystal Res. on 9-16

Steller’s Jay-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, descending from
Sundog above treeline, about a mile from any trees, one at about
13,000 feet

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- 9-15, new sighting for yard area, at 8500 feet.

Gray Jay-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, just below treeline

Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-1, 9-4
Crystal Res. on 9-3
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 2
Crystal Res. on 9-17
Crystal Res. on 9-26

American Crow-
Crystal Res. on 9-3, 2
Lake City, some on 9-6

Common Raven-
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, flock of about 20

Gray Catbird-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1 call, below spillway

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Lake City on 9-8, sang briefly
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, flocking with Mountain Chickadees

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, along Mount
Evans Highway

Western Bluebird- a few on 9-11, 9-18, 2 juvs. on 9-20

Mountain Bluebird-
Along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Gateview on 9-8, juvs. too
Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30

Hermit Thrush-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, right at treeline
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Daniels Pass Trail on 9-25, at about 7500 feet

American Robin- 5 on 9-14, 9-20, 9-21
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7
Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few
South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, near Spalding
summit at about 13,600
Crystal Res. on 9-26, 9-30

Mountain Chickadee- flock of 6 on 9-6, juvs.

American Dipper-
Many along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Lake City on 9-7 and 9-8,
including on flock of 4

House Wren-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 2

Rock Wren-
Crystal Res. on 9-17

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 9-13
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Highlands Ranch on 9-23

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Crystal Res. on 9-16
Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25

Pygmy Nuthatch- loose flock ofg about 20 on 9-6

Brown Creeper- 9-6
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25

American Pipit-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, tracks, look just like an arrow symbol
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, many
Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30

Western Tanager- F on 9-14, 9-18

Virginia’s Warbler- 1 ad. on 9-5, second yard sighting

Orange-crowned Warbler- 9-21, second yard sighting

Wilson’s Warbler- F on 9-5, M on 9-14, 3 on 9-20, 2 on 9-21, 3 on 9-18
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 6 or 8
South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, 1 near Summit Lake

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 2 on 9-1 at water, 9-5 2 at bath, a few on 9-4,
6 on 9-20, 2 on 9-21
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, at about 13,500
feet, flying over Sundog summit
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Manitou Lake on 9-15
Crystal Res. on 9-16, a few
Crystal Res. on 9-17
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, around 13,000
Crystal Res. on 9-22
Crystal Res. on 9-26
Crystal Res. on 9-26

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1F

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few

Green-tailed Towhee- 9-5, 3 or 4 juvs. on 9-4, 2 on 9-11

Brewer’s Sparrow-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, about 2 miles in
on the Silver Creek Trail, a few just above treeline

Chipping Sparrow- 2 juv. on 9-6, 9-5, some on 9-4, 3 juvs. on 9-14,
9-13, 2 on 9-11, 2 on 9-8, 6 juvs. on 9-20, 2 on 9-21
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Manitou Lake on 9-15, some
South Trout Creek on 9-15, lots, including flock of about 30 with lots of juvs.
Crystal Res. on 9-16, a few

Lincoln’s Sparrow- 9-4
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 2

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 2
South Trout Creek on 9-15, flock of 4

White-crowned Sparrow-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7
Crystal Res. on 9-26
Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30

Dark-eyed Junco- juvs. on 9-5

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Lake City, some on 9-6
Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few
South Trout Creek on 9-15, small flock
Manitou Lake on 9-19, some

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 9-6, some on 9-4, a few on 9-14, a few on 9-18

Pine Siskin- 3 on 9-6, 3 on 9-14, 4 on 9-13, 9-20
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12

Lesser Goldfinch-
Manitou Lake on 9-15
South Trout Creek on 9-15
Pine on 9-19
Highlands Ranch on 9-23

American Goldfinch-
Crystal Res. on 9-29

Cassin’s Finch- F on 9-15

House Finch- 18 on 9-14

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, flock of about 60
at Sunshine summit
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, flock of about
20 just above Summit Lake, juvs.

Red Crossbill- a few on 9-12
Manitou Lake on 9-15, flock of about 30, many juvs.
South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few small flocks

House Sparrow- a few around some of the time, including some juvs.

Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel- 9-10, 9-13

Long-tailed Weasel-
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, below Spalding
summit, rapidly digging for prey

Yellow-bellied Marmot-
Crystal Res. on 9-22, odd sighting well below treeline at 9250,
perhaps rode down under vehicle hood

August 2022

Bald Eagle-
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, 1 adult at Naylor Lake area

Swainson’s Hawk-
Near Antero Junction on 8-2

Red-tailed Hawk-
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, imm. hunting above ridges
at over 13,000

Osprey-
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, 2, FOS

Dusky Grouse-
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, in well-named Grouse
Canyon, 2 adult F, one with 4 juvs.

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Hike to James Peak on 8-17, feather at about 12,750

Spotted Sandpiper-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, pair
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, pair
SouthCatamount Lake on 8-31

Mourning Dove- 8-7 sing
Princeton Hot Springs area on 6-2

White-throated Swift-
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, a pinyon pine in
early morning sun had a bunch of gnats that attracted mixed flock of
Bushtits, House Wrens, Mountain Chickadees and a Broad-tailed zoomed
in to grab a gnat, and then started divebombing the Bushtits.
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, flying over Van Wit
Ridge near Chalk Creek Pass at about 12,000
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24
Crystal Res. on 8-27
SouthCatamount Lake on 8-31

Callliope Hummingbird- a few around most of the time
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, 8-25
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10
Crystal Res. on 8-11
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, male dive bombing male Broad-tailed
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, stopped to watch one at a small pool with a
trickle of water. It would land on a shallow rock to bathe, and was
lucky to see it fly across the pool surface with its body submerged,
like an tiny airboat.
Crystal Res. on 8-27

Rufous Hummingbird- 8-4, 8-3, 8-1

Downy Woodpecker- juv. on 8-8, 8-3, 8-1
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, at around 10,000
Pikes Peak Highway on 8-19, at about 7500 feet

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, juv.
Dome Rock SWA on 8-15
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, family flock of 3

Williamson’s Sapsucker- M juv. on 8-16

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23

Northern Flicker- 4 on 8-25

Western Wood-Pewee- sing on 8-24
Singing at Princeton Hot Springs area on 8-2
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, sing, many
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, sing
Evergreen Lake on 8-17, sing
Princeton Hot Springs area on 8-23
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, sing

Cordilleran Flycatcher- 8-1 sing
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, sing

Dusky Flycatcher-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, sing

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, 2, call
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24

Western Kingbird
Report from Woodland Park area on 8-19 and 8-23

Violet-green Swallow-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10

Tree Swallow-
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24

Warbling Vireo- 8-7 call, 8-17 call, 8-3 sing, 8-30 call
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, sing, near treeline
at about 11,500
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, call, juvs.
Crystal Res. on 8-13

Canada Jay-
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, at treeline, 11,500
SouthCatamount Lake on 8-31

Clark’s Nutcracker- a few on 8-30
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2
Hike to Mount Flora and Eva on 8-9, around some cliffs above treeline
at about 12,000, about a half mile from any trees
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15
Dome Rock SWA on 8-15
Crystal Res., a few on 8-20
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, a few

Common Raven-
Hike to James Peak on 8-17, flock of about 30 above treeline, also on
sitting on summit cairn

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 8-21 at water
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, call
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, call
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, call, sing
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, sing, call

Gray Catbird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, call

Western Bluebird- juv. on 8-17, juv. on 8-21, 4 juvs. at bath on 8-30

Mountain Bluebird-
Hike to James Peak on 8-17, flock of about 20 above treeline

Hermit Thrush- juv. on 8-30
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, juvs.
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, call

Swainson’s Thrush-
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, juvs., tame

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, calling,
territorial, nesting, fledglings?

American Robin- 4 on 8-16, 8 on 8-30, juvs.
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24
SouthCatamount Lake on 8-31

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15

House Wren- 8-21 (FOS), 8-25
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, brief sing

Rock Wren-
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, at about 12,500,
family of 6, all time high count for me
Hike to James Peak on 8-17, 2 just below summit at about 13,250

Mountain Chickadee- 8-31, brief sing
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, juvs.

Bushtit-
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, flock of about 8

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 8-14, 8-8, 8-3
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10
Dome Rock SWA on 8-15, juvs.
Hike to James Peak on 8-17
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, at treeline, 11,500
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24
Crystal Res. on 8-27
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, juvs.
SouthCatamount Lake on 8-31

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, juvs.
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15

Brown Creeper- 8-15, 8-3
Hike to Mount Flora and Eva on 8-9, sing
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, call
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, sing

American Pipit-
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, a few
Hike to Mount Flora and Eva on 8-9, fledglings
Hike to James Peak on 8-17
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, 2 juvs. along shore of Rampart Res., 9000 feet
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, above treeline, summit areas

Horned Lark-
Hike to James Peak on 8-17

Cedar Waxwing-
Evergreen Lake on 8-17, a few

Western Tanager-
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, call
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, call

Wilson’s Warbler- 2 on 8-30 FOS yard
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, call
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, FOS for local area
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29

Orange-crowned Warbler- 8-31, at water features, FOS, new species for yard area

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 2 juvs. on 8-17, 7! , mostly juvs. at baths on
8-21, 7 on 8-25, about 6 on 8-30 at water
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, call
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, sing
Crystal Res. on 8-13, call
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, call
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, call
Crystal Res. on 8-27, a few
SouthCatamount Lake on 8-31

Yellow Warbler-
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, call

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, F
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, F, call, feeding

Black-headed Grosbeak- F on 8-7, juv. on 8-18, call, brief sing, M on
8-8, 2M on 8-4, F on 8-3, M on 8-2, F on 8-1
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, call
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, call

Spotted Towhee-
Colo Spgs on 8-5, sing
Colo Spgs, sing on 8-20

Chipping Sparrow- a few around some of the time, 8-4 sing, 6 juvs. on 8-16
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24
SouthCatamount Lake on 8-31, flock of about 6 along dam

White-crowned Sparrow-
Hike to James Peak on 8-17
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, just above treeline at 11,500
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29

Lark Sparrow-
Floyd Hill area on 8-17, sing
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, at Hancock Lake, 11,666
feet just above treeline, first year bird
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24

Brewer’s Sparrow-
Hike to James Peak on 8-17, 1 at about 11,750 in area of grassy tundra
with some willows and some clumps of stunted bristlecones

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10
Hike to James Peak on 8-17, sing
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, sing just above treeline
in willows at about 11,750
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, sing

Fox Sparrow-
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, at Hancock Lake at
11,666 feet, sang a few times, also a juvenile (Slate-colored,
Interior West) along road just below Hancock Lake at about 11,5000
feet.

Dark-eyed Junco- juv. on 8-8, juv. on 8-18, juvs. on 8-30
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, sing
Crystal Res. on 8-5, juvs
Dome Rock SWA on 8-15, nest distraction

Red-winged Blackbird- F on 8-8

Brown-headed Cowbird- juv. on 8-8

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time, 18 on 8-14, juv. on 8-8
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2
Crystal Res. on 8-27, a few

Pine Siskin- a few around some of the time, 8 juvs. on 8-16
Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2
Rainbow Gulch on 8-10
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23

Lesser Goldfinch-
Pine on 8-9
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15
Pine on 8-17

Cassin’s Finch- F on 8-15, M on 8-7, juv. on 8-21

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Hike to James Peak on 8-17, juv.
Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, flock of about 10 on
ridge to Van Wit, another flock of about 30 near summit of Monumental,
juvs.

Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time
Pine on 8-9, a few
Evergreen Lake on 8-17, few
Hike to James Peak on 8-17, a few

House Sparrow- one or two around some of the time

Golden-matled Ground-Squirrel- 8-14, 8-15, 8-8, 8-7, 8-1, 8-21

Chipmunk- 8-4, 8-3

Long-tailed Weasel
Rainbow  Gulch on 8-24, very tame, being scolded by House Wren

Mountain Goat
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29

Bighorn Sheep
along road S of Guanella PAss on 8-29, about 15 with many lambs

Sphinx Moth-
Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29

July 2022

Canada Goose-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-17, juvs.
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, 4

Mallard-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-17, juvs.

Common Merganser-
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, F with 6 juvs.

American White Pelican-
Small pond S of Manitou Lake on 7-5, 10
Manitou Lake on 7-5, 4

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 7-5, rookery S of Lake, 17 adults and juvs

Red-tailed Hawk-
South Trout Creek on 7-5, near Prairie Dog town

Swainson’s Hawk-
Antero Junction on 7-18, FOS

Cooper’s Hawk-
Crystal Res. on 7-29, flying with prey item

California Gull-
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13

Spotted Sandpiper-
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6

Wilson’s Snipe-
Manitou Lake on 7-5, call

Mourning Dove- 7-26 sing

Band-tailed Pigeon- flyover on 7-12

Common Poorwill-
New sighting for Teller County on 7-9, barely, flushed from along Hwy.
24 at dusk just N of Crystola, just N of county line, at about 8000
feet

Common Nighthawk-
Along Hwy. 67 N of Woodland Park at dawn on 7-25

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- one or two around most of the time
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4
Manitou Lake on 7-5, courtship display
South Trout Creek on 7-5
Crystal Res. on 7-8
Crystal Res. on 7-22
Crystal Res. on 7-23
Crystal Res. on 7-29

Callliope Hummingbird- FOS on 7-19, 7-20, 7-27, 7-28
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, FOS

Rufous Hummingbird- FOS on 7-24, 7-28

Downy Woodpecker- 7-31
Green Mountain Falls on 7-27, 2
Green Mountain Falls on 7-31

Red-naped Sapsucker- 7-5 at water, 7-6 at water, 7-17
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, drum

Williamson’s Sapsucker-
South Trout Creek on 7-5, call
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, call, drum

Northern Flicker- 7-13

Cordilleran Flycatcher- one around most of the time, singing
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-20, sing
Crystal Res on 7-16, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-27, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-22, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-23, sing
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-26, sing

Western Wood-Pewee-
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4, sing
Manitou Lake on 7-5, sing
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-20, sing
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
Rampart road near Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing

Violet-green Swallow-
Manitou Lake on 7-5
South Trout Creek on 7-5
Green Mountain Falls on 7-24

Tree Swallow-
Manitou Lake on 7-5
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19
Green Mountain Falls on 7-20
Green Mountain Falls on 7-17
Green Mountain Falls on 7-27
Green Mountain Falls on 7-24
Green Mountain Falls on 7-31

Barn Swallow-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-17
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, 1, at about 9500 feet

Plumbeous Vireo-
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing

Warbling Vireo- 7-3 sing, 7-10 sing, 7-15 sing
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1 sing
Crystal Res. on 7-2, sing
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4, sing
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-8, sing
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, call
Crystal Res on 7-14, call
Crystal Res on 7-16, call, juvs
Crystal Res. on 7-21, sing

Steller’s Jay- juvs. on 7-24

Blue Jay-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19, small flock, juvs
Green Mountain Falls on 7-17

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-26

Black-billed Magpie- juvs on 7-20

American Crow-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-17, juvs.

Gray Jay-
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, at about 9500 feet

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Crystal Res on 7-14
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing
Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, sing
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing

Hermit Thrush-
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-9, sing
Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, sing
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing
Crystal Res on 7-14, sing
Crystal Res on 7-15, sing
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing at treeline

Swainson’s Thrush-
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing

American Robin- food items on 7-10 and 7-12, juvs.  on 7-11, 7-6 sing, 7-16 sing
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing at treeline
Crystal Res. on 7-29, feeding nestlings

Townsend’s Solitaire- call on 7-3
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, call

Gray Catbird-
Manitou Lake on 7-5, 3, sing, two breeding, one disposing of fecal
sac, other with food item
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing

House Wren-
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, call

Rock Wren-
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing near dam
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing, pair at about 13,000
feet, nervous calling, likely nesting

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 7-17
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13

Brown Creeper- 7-31 call

Mountain Chickadee- juvs. on 7-17, sing, 7-27 sing
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-17, sing

American Pipit-
Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, displaying, nesting, nest with 4 eggs
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, nest distraction behavior
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, nest distraction behavior

Horned Lark-
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, perch and sing
enthusiastically, likely nesting

Western Tanager- M on 7-11, M at bath on 7-31
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1, sing
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-8, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-9, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-20
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-30, M

Wilson’s Warbler-
Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, call
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, call

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing
Crystal Res. on 7-8, sing
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Pikes Peak Highway last month on 6-25, sing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Pikes Peak Highway last month on 6-25, sing

Yellow Warbler-
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4, sing
Manitou Lake on 7-5, sing
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
South Trout Creek on 7-5, 2 sing
Loy Creek on 7-6, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-15 and 7-16, sing

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 7-5, sing
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing

Black-headed Grosbeak- one or two around some of the time
Manitou Lake on 7-5
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing
Loy Creek on 7-6

Lazuli Bunting-
Colo Springs at N Chestnut and Ellston St, 1 or 2 singing through June and July

Spotted Towhee-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-20, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-17, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-27, sing
Colorado Springs on 7-22, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-24, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-26, sing
Colo Spgs on 7-30, sing

Song Sparrow-
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4
Colo Spgs on 7-30, sing

Chipping Sparrow- sing on 7-11, 7-10 sing, 7-15 sing
Along Ramprt Road near Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing

Vesper Sparrow-
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, sing
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1, sing
Manitou Lake on 7-5, sing
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing
Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, sing
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-21, sing

White-crowned Sparrow-
Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, sing, many, nesting
Alma on 7-12, sing
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, singing in willows below route

Lark Sparrow- 7-29, new species for yard area

Dark-eyed Junco- 7-27 sing
Crystal Res. on 7-8, sing
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing
Crystal Res on 7-16, sing
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 7-5, display
Woodland Park on 7-25

Brown-headed Cowbird-7-17 sing, F on 7-13, 7-16 sing, 7-21 sing
South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing
Crystal Res on 7-16, sing

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, a few
Green Mountain Falls on 7-20, a few
Green Mountain Falls on 7-26

Pine Siskin- a few around some of the time
Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1, juvs on 7-24, 7-31
Crystal Res. on 7-2
Manitou Lake on 7-5
Rainbow Gulch on 7-6
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13
Crystal Res on 7-16
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18

Lesser Goldfinch-
Woodland Park on 7-3
Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4
Manitou Lake on 7-5
Green Mountain Falls on 7-26
Colo Spgs on 7-30

House Finch- 7-6 sing, 7-18 juvs.

Cassin’s Finch- M on 7-20, M on 7-27
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, 2

Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time, singing on 7-13
Manitou Lake on 7-5, small flock
South Trout Creek on 7-5, two small flocks
Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, small flock fly overhead at about 12,500 feet
Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, many small flocks, call, sing
Buffalo Creek, a few calling on 7-25
Green Mountain Falls on 7-31, a few

House Sparrow- one or two around some of the time

Moose-
Cow with 2 calves along Pikes Peak Highway on 7-6

Golden Mantled Ground-Squirrel- at feeder area on 7-16 to 7-20, 7-26, 7-27, 7-28

Admiral butterfly-
South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13

June 2022

Common Merganser
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, 2F

American White Pelican-
Manitou Lake on 6-20, 12
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, 5

Great Blue Heron-
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8
Manitou Lake on 6-20, rookery S of lake, about 18 noisy birds on nests
along with some nestlings standing and flapping, looking ready to
fledge.

Canada Goose-
Manitou Lake on 6-20, 8

Bald Eagle-
South Catamount Lake on 6-2, adult
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, adult
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, 1

Golden Eagle-
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, scat, feathers

Wild Turkey-
Loy Creek Rd. on 6-14

Spotted Sandpiper-
South Catamount Lake on 6-2
South Catamount Lake on 6-21

Wilson’s Snipe-
Manitou Lake on 6-20, calling

California Gull-
South Catamount Lake on 6-2, 1
Manitou Lake on 6-20
South Catamount Lake on 6-21

Belted Kingfisher-
South Trout Creek on 6-20

Mourning Dove-
Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing

Burrowing Owl-
Perched on small concrete pylons along highway at prison S of Florence on 6-6

Common Nighthawk- 6-4, flyover calling, new yard sighting, 8:30 PM

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time
South Catamount Lake on 6-2
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14
Manitou Lake on 6-20
South Trout Creek on 6-20
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27

Red-naped Sapsucker- M on 6-1at water, 6-29 at water, 6-27 at water
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, call
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, call
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, drumming
South Trout Creek on 6-20
South Catamount Lake on 6-21, drum

Williamson’s Sapsucker- M on 6-13, 6-7
South Catamount Lake on 6-2, drumming

Cordilleran Flycatcher- one around singing most of the time, 6-9 sing,
6-5 sing, call loudly and fly dip into BB!
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing
South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing
Crystal Res. on 6-30, sing

Western Wood-Pewee- 6-7, sing
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing
South Catamount Lake on 6-21, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

Dusky Flycatcher-
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, 1, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, 1, sing

Violet-green Swallow- 6-20, 6-28
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14
Manitou Lake on 6-20
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

Tree Swallow-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14
Manitou Lake on 6-20
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

Cliff Swallow-
South Trout Creek on 6-20
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27

Northern Rough-winged Swallow-
South Trout Creek on 6-20, 2, FOS

Plumbeous Vireo-
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sang once

Warbling Vireo- one around singing most of the time
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing
South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing
Crystal Res. on 6-30, sing

Black-billed Magpie-
South Trout Creek on 6-20, with food item

Clark’s Nutcracker- a few on 6-9, 1 on 6-27

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
South Catamount Lake on 6-2
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
South Catamount Lake on 6-21
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, sing

Black-capped Chickadee-
Loy Creek Rd. on 6-14, sing

Western Bluebird-
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

Hermit Thrush-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, call
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing

Townsend’s Solitaire-
South Catamount Lake on 6-2, call
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, calling at treeline
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, courtship feeding, also one at summit
at 13,100 feet
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, above treeline at about 13,000 feet

American Robin-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, singing at treeline at about 11,500 feet
South Trout Creek on 6-20, with food item
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, at treeline

Gray Catbird-
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing enthusiastically

House Wren-
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing
South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

Rock Wren-
South Catamount Lake on 6-2, FOS, sing
South Catamount Lake on 6-21, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 6-9
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27

White-breasted Nuthatch-
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14

American Pipit-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, display flight
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, a few displaying
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, display

Horned Lark-
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, on drive to trailhead
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29

Western Tanager- 2F on 6-5, 6-22 F at water, sing on 6-23
South Catamount Lake on 6-2, sing
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, call
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing
South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing
South Catamount Lake on 6-21, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing
Crystal Res. on 6-30, sing

Wilson’s Warbler-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, treeline
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, many, sing

Yellow-rumped Warbler- one around singing some of the time
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing, many, trailhead to treeline

Virginia’s Warbler-
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-16, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing, near creek crossing on Fourmile Creek
Trail, at about 9500 feet

Yellow Warbler-
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing
South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, sing

Black-headed Grosbeak- a few around singing and at water features most
of the time
South Catamount Lake on 6-2
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15
Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing
South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing

Spotted Towhee-
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing

Green-tailed Towhee- 6-13 sing, 6-12 sing, 6-9 sing, 6-5 sing FOS,
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, call
Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing
Loy Creek Rd. on 6-14, sing
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing

Chipping Sparrow- 6-13, 6-12 sing, 6-20 sing, 6-26 CHSP at water
South Catamount Lake on 6-2, sing

White-crowned Sparrow-
Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, a few at Venable Lakes
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, sing

Vesper Sparrow-
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, on drive to trailhead
South Trout Creek on 6-20

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing
South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing

Brown-headed Cowbird- 6-9 sing, 6-7 sing, 6-28 sing
South Catamount Lake on 6-2, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-20South Trout Creek on 6-20
South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing

Brewer’s Blackbird-
S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8
Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, on drive to trailhead
Manitou Lake on 6-20
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-2, nesting

Common Grackle-
Near Lake George on 6-8, 1

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time
Manitou Lake on 6-20, a few

Pine Siskin- 6-5, a few on 6-7
South Catamount Lake on 6-2
Rainbow Gulch on 6-14

Lesser Goldfinch-
South Trout Creek on 6-20, call, FOS

American Goldfinch- pair on 6-14, brief sing

Cassin’s Finch- M on 6-1, sing, M on 6-2

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, 1

Red Crossbill- small flock on 6-22 and 6-23

House Sparrow- one or two around most of the time

Moose-
Cow and calf along Lovell Gulch Trail

Bighorn Sheep
Along highway near Rye on 6-6, F with 2 calves

Beaver-
South Trout Creek on 6-20

Muskrat
Manitou Lake on 6-20

Red Fox- 6-26, mobbed by Magpies

May 2022

Wood Duck-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

Gadwall-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, 4

Green-winged Teal-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1

Blue-winged Teal-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Common Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 5-23, 1M

Double-crested Cormorant-
Manitou Lake on 5-23, 2, FOS, new county sighting

American White Pelican-
Manitou Lake on 5-23

Great Blue Heron-
South Park on 5-3
Manitou Lake on 5-23, rookery S of lake, about 8 birds sitting on nests

Snowy Egret-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, a few

Turkey Vulture-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

White-faced Ibis-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1

Osprey-
South Catamount Lake on 5-4

Bald Eagle-
South Catamount Lake, 2, mid-May

Golden Eagle-
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, 1
subadult circled low right over the trail

Swainson’s Hawk-
South Park on 5-3, near Antero Junction, FOS
Near Nathrop on 5-16, dark morph

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Pikes Peak Highway on 5-27

Cooper’s Hawk-
Pikes Peak Highway on 5-5, 5-7

Prairie Falcon-
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, 2, calling

Dusky Grouse-
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, 1

Wild Turkey-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, near Nature Center
Road kill on Highway 24 near Cascade on 5-20

Burrowing Owl-
Chico Basin Ranch near Bird Banding Area on 5-11

Sora-
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

American Coot-
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Killdeer-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Wilson’s Snipe-
Manitou Lake on 5-23, calling, winnowing

Spotted Sandpiper-
South Catamount Lake on 5-4, FOS
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 2
Manitou Lake on 5-23
Soutn Catamount Lake on 5-10
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, Lower Palmer Res

Solitary Sandpiper-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Gulls-
Flying over Florissant on 5-3
South Catamount Lake on 5-4

California Gull-
Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS
Soutn Catamount Lake on 5-10

Belted Kingfisher-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

Mourning Dove- FOS on 5-27, sing
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, FOS, sing, 1
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing
Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing
South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing
Lovell Gulch on 5-25
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Highlands Ranch on 5-30

Band-tailed Pigeon- flock of 5 nearby on Valley View on 5-23

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time
W of Nathrop on 5-3
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, lots
Crystal Res. on 5-2
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, courtship
South Trout Creek on 5-23
Lovell Gulch on 5-25
Soutn Catamount Lake on 5-10
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31
Highlands Ranch on 5-30
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Black-chinned Hummingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

White-throated Swift-
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17
Crystal Res. on 5-20, flying around dam during storm
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31

Downy Woodpecker- 5-15, 5-29
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

Red-headed Woodpecker-
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Red-naped Sapsucker- 5-18 FOS at water feature, 5-29
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, drum
Browns Creek area on 5-16
Manitou Lake on 5-23

Williamson’s Sapsucker-
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, call
South Catamount Lake on 5-4, drum
Browns Creek area on 5-16, call
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, call, F too
South Trout Creek on 5-23, territorial flight
Lovell Gulch on 5-25, call

Ladder-backed Woodpecker-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Northern Flicker- 1M on 5-21, M on 5-14

Empid-
Manitou Lake on 5-23

Cordilleran Flycatcher- FOS on 5-27, sing, 5-28 sing, 5-29 sing
Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing, call
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Willow Flycatcher-
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

Western Wood-Pewee- 5-18, FOS
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing

Say’s Phoebe-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Cassin’s Kingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Western Kingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Eastern Kingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Olive-sided Flycatcher-

Western Kingbird-
Along Fountain Creek, Colo Spgs on 5-14

Violet-green Swallow-
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, building nests

Tree Swallow-
South Park on 5-3
Manitou Lake on 5-23

Cliff Swallow-
South Park on 5-3, FOS
Lake George on 5-16
Manitou Lake on 5-23
South Trout Creek on 5-23

Barn Swallow- FOS on 5-15, 5-16, 5-28
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, FOS
Manitou Lake on 5-23

Northern Rough-winged Swallow-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

Plumbeous Vireo-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Warbling Vireo- FOS on 5-25 sing,  5-26 sing, 5-27 sing, 5-28 sing
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing
Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

White-eyed Vireo-
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

Blue Jay-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 2

Pinyon Jay-
W of Nathrop on 5-3, 1 calling

Clark’s Nutcracker- 5-25, 5-29
Just W of Buena Vista on 5-3, perched along Hwy. 285 atop a roadkill rabbit
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3
Browns Creek area on 5-16
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17

Common Raven-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8
Chico Basin Ranch Area on 5-11

Mountain Chickadee-
Browns Creek area on 5-16, courtship, mating

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- sing on 5-2
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, sing
South Catamount Lake on 5-4, male territorial behavior, flashing crest
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8
Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17
Lovell Gulch on 5-25, sing
Soutn Catamount Lake on 5-10, sing
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Bushtit-
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17

Western Bluebird- F on 5-18
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3
N of Woodland Park on 5-23

Mountain Bluebird- M on 5-11
South Trout Creek on 5-23, pair courtship feeding

Swainson’s Thrush-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Hermit Thrush-
Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing, FOS
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS
Lovell Gulch on 5-25, sing
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

American Robin- 4 on 5-14
South Catamount Lake on 5-4, territorial behavior
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, building nest
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, building nest
Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, sing
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Brown Thrasher-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Gray catbird-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
South Trout Creek on 5-23

Northern Mockingbird-
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

House Wren-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, lots singing
Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS, sing
South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Browns Creek area on 5-16
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 2
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17

Brown Creeper-
Browns Creek area on 5-16
Lovell Gulch on 5-25, pair, courtship feed
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31

Black-capped Chickadee-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8
South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

Horned Lark-
South Park on 5-3
W of Nathrop on 5-17
Chico Basin Ranch Area on 5-11

Western Tanager- one around some of the time, FOS on 5-14, sing
Browns Creek area on 5-16, call, sing
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11, FOS
Lovell Gulch on 5-25, call

Wilson’s Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Common Yellowthroat-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS, sing
South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

Palm Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11, western form

Yellow-rumped Warbler- one around some of the time, FOS on 5-3, sing,
a few visits at water features
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, sing
South Catamount Lake on 5-4, call
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, a few, some Myrtle
Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing, Audubons
Manitou Lake on 5-23, loose flock of about 10, singing
Lovell Gulch on 5-25, sing, Audubons
Pikes Peak Highway, 5-12, sing
Soutn Catamount Lake on 5-10, sing
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Yellow Warbler-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing, lots
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS, sing, sing in flight
South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, at about 9500 feet

Northern Waterthrush-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Ovenbird-
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

Black-and-white Warbler-
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

Yellow-breasted Chat-
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

Black-headed Grosbeak- a few around most of the time, FOS on 5-9, sing
Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing, call
Crystal Res. on 5-20, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing
South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing
Lovell Gulch on 5-25, sing
Pikes Peak Highway, 5-12, sing

Spotted Towhee-
W of Nathrop on 5-3, calling
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, call

Green-tailed Towhee-
Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing, FOS
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing

Lark Bunting-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing
South Trout Creek on 5-23

White-crowned Sparrow-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, many, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS, 1

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS
South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

Savannah Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS, 1

Harris’ Sparrow-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1, adult, sing, near Nature Center

Chipping Sparrow- a few sightings, sing
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, sing
Browns Creek area on 5-16
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, singing
South Trout Creek on 5-23

Vesper Sparrow- FOS on 5-8, singing, 5-18 sing
W of Nathrop on 5-3, sing, FOS
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing
Manitou Lake on 5-23, 2
South Trout Creek on 5-23, many, sing

Lark Sparrow-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, a few, sing
Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Dark-eyed Junco-
Gray-headed- partial albino on 5-4
Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, courtship

Western Meadowlark-
South Park on 5-3
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Lake George and Florissant on 5-3, 5-16
South Park on 5-3
W of Nathrop on 5-17
Manitou Lake on 5-23, msny

Yellow-headed Blackbird-
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 5-23, females

Common Grackle-
Lake George, 5 on 5-3, 1 on 5-16
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

Great-tailed Grackle-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

Brown-headed Cowbird- around some of the time, FOS on 5-14, sing
South Park on 5-3, FOS, 5-16
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, many, sing
Browns Creek area on 5-16
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11
Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing
South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

Orchard Oriole-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 2, flyover, FOS

Bullock’s Oriole-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, a few, call, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time, 18 on 5-9
Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17
South Trout Creek on 5-23, 2 flyover
Lovell Gulch on 5-25, a few

Pine Siskin- a few around some of the time

American Goldfinch- 5-18 M sing
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing
Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Lesser Goldfinch-
Highlands Ranch on 5-30

Cassin’s Finch- a few sightings, sing

Red Crossbill-
Browns Creek area on 5-16, small flock

House Sparrow- pair around most of the time

Moose-
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3,
lots of scat along trail for many miles, every 50 feet or son in some
stretches

Mourning Cloak-
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3,
many near water at Dry Creek
Browns Creek area on 5-16

Frittilary-
Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3

Snapping Turtle-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, pair mating in the pond near Nature Center

Sphinx Moth-
Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8
Crystal Res. on 5-20

April 2022

Canada Goose-
Manitou Lake on 4-10, 2

Green-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 4-10, pair

Gadwall-
Manitou Lake on 4-10, 23

Common Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 4-10, 3F, 1M

Common Goldeneye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 2, M, FYM

Great Blue Heron-
South Trout Creek on 4-10
Manitou Lake on 4-10, rookery along S Trout Creek just south of the
lake, about 8 birds building nests, incubating

Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-5, 1
Colo. Springs on 4-1, FOS
Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 1 adult

Osprey-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, FOS

Red-tailed Hawk-
South Trout Creek on 4-10

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

Wild Turkey-
Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, one at Mount Chatagua summit

Dusky Grouse-
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 4-10, MF

White-throated Swift-
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, FOS

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 4-19, 4-24, FOS 4-10, 4-27, 4-30
Manitou Lake on 4-10, 1M FOS
Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

Downy Woodpecker- 4-6, 4-19, 4-15, 4-30

Red-naped Sapsucker- 4-19 FOS
Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, FOS
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, call, drum

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 1, call on 4-6, 1 drum on 4-3, 4-10, 4-9, MF on 4-25
Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, calling, pair, courship
South Trout Creek on 4-10
White Gulch Trail on 4-11, call, drum
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

Northern Flicker- 2 on 4-5, 4-10
South Trout Creek on 4-10, “singing”
Manitou Lake on 4-10, sing
White Gulch Trail on 4-11, sing

Say’s Phoebe-
Highlands Ranch on 4-17, sing

Tree Swallow-
South Trout Creek on 4-10, 2 FOS

Northern Rough-winged Swallow-
Manitou Lake on 4-10, 3 FOS

American Crow-
Manitou Lake on 4-10, nest building

Common Raven-
Manitou Lake on 4-10

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 4-19, FOS, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing
Dome Rock SWA on 4-18, sing esp at parking area along Fourmile Creek

Western Bluebird- a few on 4-3, pair on 4-11
Along Tarryall Road on 4-4
Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4

Mountain Bluebird-
Along Tarryall Road on 4-4
Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, 2
South Trout Creek on 4-10, 2
Florissant on 4-19
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, pair

Hermit Thrush-

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, sing, call
Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, sing
Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, sing

American Robin- 9 on 4-13
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, sing
South Trout Creek on 4-10
Manitou Lake on 4-10, singing
White Gulch Trail on 4-11, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

Rock Wren-
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on
4-27, 2 sing, FOS

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 1, singing

White-breasted Nuthatch- 4-6, 2 on 4-3, 4-11, 4-19, 4-20, 4-14, 4-22
Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 1
White Gulch Trail on 4-11

Brown Creeper-
Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Along Fountain Creek in Colo Spgs on 4-16, FOS

Spotted Towhee-
Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, calling

Chipping Sparrow-
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on
4-27, FOS, sing

Song Sparrow-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, sing
South Trout Creek on 4-10, many sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing

Dark-eyed Junco-
Gray-headed- 30 on 4-3, 20 on 4-24
Pink-sided- 2 on 4-6, 4-3, 4-1, 4-8
Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 1
White-winged- 4-6
Slate-colored- M on 4-5 (Rocky Mountain), 4-3, M on 4-1 (Rocky Mtn.),
4-8, 4-13, 2 RM MF on 4-15
Oregon- 2 on 4-3, 2 on 4-8, 4-13

Western Meadowlark-
Palmer Lake on 4-18
Lake George on 4-19

Red-winged Blackbird- 4-4
South Trout Creek on 4-10, 4M, sing
Manitou Lake on 4-10, sing

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time
White Gulch Trail on 4-11, a coupole small flocks

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time
Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 3

American Goldfinch-
Highlands Ranch on 4-17

Cassin’s Finch- a few around most of the time

House Sparrow- a pair around most of the time

Mourning Cloak-
Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4
Dome Rocks SWA on 4-19

Painted Lady-
Dome Rocks SWA on 4-19
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

Frittilary-
Dome Rocks SWA on 4-19

Cabbage Moth-
Dome Rock SWA on 4-18
Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

Spider Wasp-
Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4

Moose-
White Gulch Trail on 4-11, scat

Abert’s Squirrel-
Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, with large bunch of nest
material in mouth

March 2022

Common Goldeneye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 5F, 1M

Common Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2M, 2F

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 3-20, FOS

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 1 ad., 1 im.

Red-tailed Hawk-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, with nest material

Sharp-shinned Hawk- 3-15, 3-22

Northern Goshawk-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, at lower White Gulch intersection

Golden Eagle-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, southern end of Anticline loop
Upper Cheesman Canyon Trail on 3-20, subadult

Wild Turkey-
Along Pikes Peak Highway, just above tollgate, 6, at about 7500 feet

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, 1M
Manitou Lake on 3-23, 2

Great Horned Owl- 3-14, calling

Band-tailed Pigeon-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, 1 flyover

Downy Woodpecker- 3-14, 3-30

Hairy Woodpecker-
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 3-26 FOS
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, 1M

Northern Flicker- 3-25
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

American Crow-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15

Common Raven-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15

Western Bluebird- a few on 3-26, FOS
Near Guffey on 3-27, 2

Mountain Bluebird- FOS on 3-18
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, a couple calling
Manitou Lake on 3-23, a few
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, singing
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing

American Robin- 3-16, 2, FOS, sing on 3-24, 10 on 3-26
Canon City on 3-16, lots
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, about 125 total along 12.5
miles of trail hiking, esp. esp along Fire Canyon
A few along Pikes Peak Highway and at Crystal Res. on 3-18

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 2
South Trout  Creek on 3-23, 1

American Dipper-
Upper Cheesman Canyon Trail on 3-20, 2 at dam area, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2, singing

Bewick’s Wren-
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing, FOS

Juniper Titmouse-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15. many calling and some singing
along trails
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing

Bushtit-
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Mountain Chickadee- singing on 3-5

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2

White-breasted Nuthatch-one or two around some of the time
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 1
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 2

Brown Creeper- 3-10, singing
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2, singing
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 1, calling

Cedar Waxwing-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 or 2 fluched along Anticline trail

Canyon Towhee-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 singing at Tectonic Shift TH

Spotted Towhee-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, 2, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, singing
Manitou Lake on 3-23, 1, singing

American Tree Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, 2

Dark-eyed Junco-
Gray-headed- about 20 on 3-30
Pink-sided- a few around some of the time
Oregon- a few around most of the time
Slate-colored- 3-30
White-winged-
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, singing
Lower Trout Creek  on 3-13, 4
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, small flocks of Slate-colored,
Pink-sided, Oregon, Gray-headed

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15

Red-winged Blackbird-
Lower Trout Creek  on 3-13, 1M
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, singing
South Trout  Creek on 3-23, a few, singing
Manitou Lake on 3-23, a few
Near Guffey on 3-7

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 3-25, a few on 3-26
Lower Trout Creek  on 3-13, 2
South Trout  Creek on 3-23, a few

Pine Siskin- a few on 3-1, 3 on 3-2, 2 on 3-7, 2 on 3-8, 1 on 3-14, 2
on 3-16, 3-20, 2 on 3-29, 8 on 3-26, 2 on 3-30
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, a few small flocks
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, a few

Lesser Goldfinch-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 calling

American Goldfinch-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 or 2 calling

Cassin’s Finch- 1F on 3-1, MF on 3-5, 3 (2M,1F) on 3-2. 4 (3F,1M) on
3-8m 1M on 3-13, 4 (2M,2F) on 3-14, 1M on 3-16, 4 (3F,1M) on 3-20, 1F
on 3-30, 1F on 3-31
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2, calling

House Sparrow- MF on 3-2, MF on 3-7, MF on 3-13, M on 3-14, 3-17,
3-22, 3-27, F on 3-31

Abert’s Squirrel- 1 on 3-2

Mourning Cloak-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Frittilary-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Black Bear-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, trail scat
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, trail scat

February 2022

Golden Eagle-
Along Hwy. 24 W of Wilkerson Pass in South Park on 2-10, feeding on road kill

Northern Goshawk-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-21, magpie kill zone along trail

Northern Flicker- terr. call on 2-27

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-21, FY male

Black-capped Chickadee- 2-3, 2-7, 2-8

American Dipper-
Along Fountain Creek at Safeway in Colo Spgs, 1

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around some of the time

Dark-eyed Junco- singing on 2-23
Pink-sided- one or two around most of the time
White-winged- a few around some of the time
Slate-colored- a few sightings

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 2-20, flock of about 20 males, brief singing

Pine Siskin- small flocks around most of the time, 32 on 2-1, 24 on 2-15
Breckenridge, a few on 2-12

House Finch-
Singing on 2-18 at post office

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time, 10 on 2-1, 12
(8F,4M) on 2-3, 11 (5M,6F) on 2-23, 20 on 2-24 (12F,8M)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch-
Along Pikes Peak Highway on 2-14, flushed from roadway, loose flock of
about 200, around MM 10.5 at about 10,000 feet

Red Crossbill-
Breckenridge, small flock on 2-12

House Sparrow- pair around some of the time

Abert’s Squirrel- 1 on 2-15, 2-24

January 2022

Bald Eagle-
S of Florissant, 2 on 1-31

Red-tailed Hawk-
Manitou Lake on 1-5

Northern Goshawk-
Lovell Gulch on 1-3, imm.

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1M
Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1M, below spillway

Hairy Woodpecker- Terr. drumming on 1-19

Northern Flicker- 1-5

Northern Shrike-
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1, first winter, brownish plumage
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 11-11, 1
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1

Steller’s Jay-
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17

Black-billed Magpie- 12 on 12-24
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, a few
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17

Common Raven-
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17
Golden-crowned Kinglet-
San Isabel NF South Creek Trail on 1-17, 3

American Robin-
East of Beulah, 14
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, 2 near Devils Canyon TH

Chickadee-
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 11-11, Black-capped?

Black-capped Chickadee-
Along Rampart Road- 2 on 1-31 with a few Mountain Chickadees, about 9000 feet

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
San Isabel NF South Creek Trail on 1-17, flocks of 5 and 3

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around some of the time
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, 3

American Tree Sparrow-
Divide Loop Trail on 1-8, 1
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 2
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 10
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-11, 2
Manitou Lake on 1-11, about 12 on N and E side of lake
Manitou Lake on 1-18, flock of about 30 along dam area, subdued singing

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1
Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1
Manitou Lake on 1-26, 3

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 1-16
Gray-headed- 10 on 1-19
Pink-sided- a few around some of the time
Oregon- 1 on 1-4, 1-1, 1-8, 1-16
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, a few
White-winged- a few around some of the time
Slate-colored- 1 on 1-4, 1-1, 1-16, 1-19, 1-25, 1-27
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 11-11, a few mixed flocks of about
50, mostly Slate-colored including many of the Canadian Rockies
variety (male and female) and also some Pink-sided and White-winged.
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-18, about 30, mostly Slate-colored
with some White-winged and Pink-sided

Evening Grosbeak- 3 on 1-7, 2 on 1-21

Pine Siskin- small flocks around some of the time ,10 on 1-30

House Finch- singing on 1-24

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around some of the time, 10 on 1-25
(6F,4M), 12 (6M,6F) on 1-30

Red Crossbill-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-24, 1

House Sparrow- a pair around some of the time

Abert’s Squirrel-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-24, 1

December 2021

Green-winged Teal
Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1, at 7700 feet

Bald Eagle-
Crystal Res., on 11-26, 12-1, 12-11, catchin fish on 12-1

Sharp-shinned Hawk- 12-8

Northern Bobwhite-
Report on 12-9 from under feeders in west Woodland Park, seen several
times since mid-November,  likely escapee as a lot of people raise
chickens, etc. around here.

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 12-18, 2

Northern Pygmy-Owl-
Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, calling at around 10 AM, a few
miles in on trail

Downy Woodpecker- 12-1, 12-9

Steller’s Jay-
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

Black-billed Magpie- 12 poon 12-24

Mountain Chickadee-
Flock of 20+ along Rampart RAnge Rd., 12-29

Black-capped Chickadee
Lower Trout Creek on 12-18, 2
Below the Spillaway at Manitou Lake on 12-18, 2, hawking tiny insects,
too small to see, midges?

American Robin-
A few near Wetmore on 12-6
Flock of about 30, Fort Carson area on 12-6
Crystal Res., flock of about 30 on 12-3

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, brief singing
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27, calling

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, 2 calling

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Along Trail to Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1
Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

Spotted Towhee-
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

White-crowned Sparrow-
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

Song Sparrow-
Below the Spillaway at Manitou Lake on 12-18, 3

American Tree Sparrow
Lower Trout Creek, 1 on 12-18
Shrubby area along Dam at Manitou Lake, 4 on 12-18

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 on 12-8
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27, small flock at VC

– Oregon- 12-5 FOS, one or two around some of the time

– Pink-sided- a few around most of the time
Lower Trout Creek, about 10 on 12-18

– White-winged- a few sightings

– Slate-colored- a few sightings
Lower Trout Creek, about 5, on 12-18
Crystal Res. on 12-4

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 12-16, a few on 12-24, 2 on 12-22
Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, a few flocks, total about 20

Pine Siskin- a few sightings

Cassin’s Finch- a few sightings, 10 on 12-18 with brief singing

Red Fox- 12-4, 12-16, 12-30

Moose- 3 along Rampart Range Rd. on 12-29

November 2021

Rough-legged Hawk-
Along Colfax Lane S of Westcliffe on 11-29

Northern Harrier-
Along CR 175 W of Westcliffe on 11-1, 2
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, driving
to TH flushed imm., then at lot whne parked it flew up and perched on
post only about 10 yards away, looked tired and wanting to perch

Sandhill Crane-
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, flock
of 18, near TH,  circling high overhead and calling, slowly moving
south, one was flying below the main group, an outcast?

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Penrose, 2 on 11-15

Great Horned Owl-
Along Hwy. 69 N of Westcliffe, flew over road around sunrise
Behind Aramark, calling on 11-18, seen perching in small cottonwoods
at dusk on 11-20

Downy Woodpecker- 11-2

Sapsucker-
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15,
sapsucker tree near TH
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, sapsucker tree

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, sign

Northern Flicker- 11-14, 11-21

Steller’s Jay-
Stratton Open Space on 11-24

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling

Common Raven-
Stratton Open Space on 11-24

Bushtit-
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, small
flock near beginning along road, then about 12 near turnaround point,
flocking with Pygmy Nuthatches and Mountain Chickadees
RT S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29, about 10

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, calling
Intemann Trail on 11-24, calling

Mountain Bluebird-
Near Guffey, flock of 10 on 11-15

American Robin-
Along Hwy. W of Wetmore, 3 pairs on 11-15

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, 2
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, calling
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling

White-breasted Nuthatch- 2 on 11-2, 11-3, 2 on 11-5, 11-7, 11-10,
11-14, 2 on 11-16, 11-17, 11-21, 11-23, 11-28,  2 on 11-30
RT S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29

Spotted Towhee-
Intemann Trail on 11-24, 2 calling

Dark-eyed Junco-
Pink-sided- 2 on 11-2, 11-14
Slate-colored-
White-winged- 11-2, 11-17
Intemann Trail on 11-24, calling
Stratton Open Space on 11-24, mixed flock of about 30, Grat-headed,
Pink-sided, Oregon and Slate-colored

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 11-5
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, flock
of about 40
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 2
flocks of 20 and 12

Pine Siskin- 5 on 11-21, 3 on 11-22

American Goldfinch- 2 on 11-22

Pine Grosbeak-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, a few
calling at 8750
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 2
calling at 10,000

House Finch-
Intemann Trail on 11-24, a few calling

Cassin’s Finch-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, calling
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, calling
RT S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29, calling

Red Crossbill-
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling

Painted Lady Butterfly-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1!

Abert’s Squirrel- 11-16

Spider Wasp-
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9

Bighorn Sheep-
Along Hwy. 50 W of Canon City, 6 on 11-1, trying to cross highway to
get to Arkansas River
Along Hwy. about 10 miles W of Wetmore on 11-15, and again on 11-19 about 10

Black Bear
Scat from young bear (?) along Rainbow Trail on 11-9 and 11-15

October 2021

Bald Eagle-
South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, along river, went down for fish

Northern Harrier-
S of Divide on 10-20

Sandhill Crane-
Pond N of Hwy. 24, E of Antero Junction, SE of Antero Res.- 12 on
10-18, stopover, in AM, gone in PM, on way to Bosque?, saw at 7:15 AM,
sunrise

Gray Jay-
Regional Trail- Catarct to Elk Ridge on 10-4, a few
Regional Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, a
few, friendly at beg,
Regional Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, from
10,000 to 11,000

Woodhouses Scrub-Jay-
Safeway on 30th St. on 10-7

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Regional Trail S from Clear Creek Res. to Waverly Ridge Top on 10-18, 2

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-13, 10-6, 3 on 10-5, sang briefly

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Regional Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, at
10,000 to 10,500

Western Bluebird- About 20 flyover on 10-19

American Robin- 10-9, 4 on 10-7
Regional Trail- Catarct to Elk Ridge on 10-4, along FS 746
South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, flock of about 40

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Regional Trail- Catarct to Elk Ridge on 10-4, 2

Rock Wren-
Regional Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, at
10,750, high altitude oddity

American Dipper-
Safeway on 30th St. on 10-8, sing
South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, 2
Regional Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, 2
terr. chasing

Mountain Chickadee-
Regional Trail- Catarct to Elk Ridge on 10-4, sang a few times, young
one practicing

Bushtit-
Dome Rock SWA on 10-20, 6

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-7

White-breasted Nuthatch- 10-24, 10-19, 10-3, 10-1, 10-27, 10-26

Brown Creeper-
Regional Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, 10,500

Yellow-rumped Warbler- a few on 10-10, 10-9, 10-6, 10-1

Green-tailed Towhee- 10-5

Spotted Towhee-
Safeway on 30th St. on 10-7, calling

White-crowned Sparrow
Regional Trail- Catarct to Elk Ridge on 10-4, a couple calling at around 11,600

Song Sparrow-
South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, calling

Dark-eyed Junco-
Slate-colored- FOS on 10-19, 10-24, 1 on 10-26
Pink-sided- FOS on 10-10, 2 on 10-12, 2 on 10-26
White-winged- FOS on 10-26
Regional Trail- Catarct to Elk Ridge on 10-4, sang a few times below
trreeline, young one practicing

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 10-3

Pine Siskin- 10-13, 10-10, 10-1

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-

Red Crossbill-
Regional Trail S from Clear Creek Res. to Waverly Ridge Top on 10-18,
a couple small flocks

Abert’s Squirrel- 10-17, 10-27, 10-26

Moose-
Regional Trail- Catarct to Elk Ridge on 10-4, young bull at
intersection of FS 714 and 726, huge bull on drive home on W side of
highway in large willow riparian area heading up to Tenn Pass

Cabbage Moth-
Regional Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, at 10,500

September 2021

Turkey Vulture-
Near Divide on 9-27
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, flock of 16 at 9:30

Swainson’s Hawk-
Antero Junction on 9-13

Red-tailed Hawk- chasing checkins on 9-22

Prairie Falcon-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, flyover dam area

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Peak 9 and 10 on 9-21, less than a mile from Peak 10
Pettingell on 9-27, feather

Wild Turkey-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, calling

Mourning Dove- 9-20

Eurasian Collared-Dove- 9-30, 9-29, 9-5, sing on 9-10, 9-18, 9-20,
9-12, 9-24, 9-28, 9-26

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 9-8, 9-1
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Callliope Hummingbird- 2 on 9-2, 2 on 9-8, 2 on 9-10, 2 on 9-12, 2 on 9-1
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Downy Woodpecker- 9-19, 9-20, 9-16
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Northern Flicker- 9-14, 9-12, 9-26

Plumbeous Vireo-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, sing,

Steller’s Jay- 7 on 9-14 with juvs.
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Woodhosues’ Scrub-Jay-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Gray Jay-
Peak 9 and 10 on 9-21

Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-28

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 9-10

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, calling

Mountain Bluebird- 2 on 9-15, 2 on 9-28

American Robin- juv. on 9-8, 9-19, 3 on 9-20, 7 at water on 9-26

Gray Catbird-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, calling

Rock Wren-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, calling

Black-capped Chickadee-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 9-8, 9-14
Pettingell on 9-27

White-breasted Nuthatch- 9-30, 9-29, 9-2, 9-5, 2 on 9-10, 9-20, 9-1, 2
on 9-14, 9-17, 9-24, 9-28, 9-26, 9-23
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Brown Creeper-
Pettingell on 9-27, call

Bushtit-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

American Pipit-
Ruby Mountain on 9-13, a few
Peak 9 and 10 on 9-21, a few
Pettingell on 9-27, 2

Horned Lark-
Peak 9 and 10 on 9-21

Western Tanager- calling on 9-1
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Wilson’s Warbler- 9-4, 3 on 9-8, 3 on 9-10, 2 on 9-11, 2 on 9-12,
9-18, 3 on 9-19, 2 on 9-20, 2 on 9-1, 3 on 9-14, 2 on 9-22, 2 on 9-28,
3 on 9-26
Drainage behind Walmart on 9-5, 2
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, 1, call
Peak 9 and 10 on 9-21, call on drive in

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Drainage behind Walmart on 9-5, 1

Townsend’s Warbler
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 9-29 few, 6 on 9-18, 9-19, frew on 9-20, 2 on
9-14, 2 on 9-16 at water, 9-17, about 15 on 9-28, a few on 9-26, 3 on
9-26 at water
Drainage behind Walmart on 9-5, many

Spotted Towhee-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6

Green-tailed Towhee- 9-29, 9-4, 9-20

Chipping Sparrow- 2 on 9-29, 9-2, few on 9-20, 10 on 9-1
Drainage behind Walmart on 9-5

Brewer’s Sparrow- 1 on 9-18, new species for yard area

White-crowned Sparrow- FOS im. on 9-24, 9-28, im. on 9-26
Ruby Mountain on 9-13, sang a few times
Peak 9 and 10 on 9-21, call on drive in
Pettingell on 9-27

Dark-eyed Junco-

Brewer’s Blackbird- 2 on 9-29, 3 flyover on 9-19 new species for yard area,
Flcoking near Hartsel on 9-13
Fairplay on 9-21
About 40 in WP on 9-18

Evening Grosbeak- few on 9-4, few on 9-19, a few on 9-15, 2 on 9-16, a
few on 9-17, a few on 9-23

Pine Siskin- 9-30, 3 on 9-29, 2 on 9-20, 9-15, 9-16, 2 on 9-17, 9-26

Lesser Goldfinch-
Castlewood Canyon SP West Side on 9-6, calling

American Goldfinch-
WP on 7-9

Pine Grosbeak-
Peak 9 and 10 on 9-21

August 2021

American White Pelican-
South Platte near Lake George on 8-2, 2 along river

Osprey-
South Cat Res on 8-24

Bald Eagle-
South Cat Res on 8-24, 1 ad.

Golden Eagle-
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, at 12,750

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15, calling and chasing RTHA
Rainbow Gulch on 8-17, young food beg call
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29, hunting along trail, flew right at me, then
pulled up into tree

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-30, 3 near summit Peak 1

Spotted Sandpiper-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-13
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29, calling
South Cat Res on 8-24

Killdeer-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29, calling, new species for area

Mourning Dove- 8-14, 8-3, 8-1, 8-6, 8-7, 8-14, 8-21, 8-22, 8-27

Eurasian Collared-Dove- 8-3, sing on 8-22, sing on 8-25, sing on 8-26,
sing on 8-27, sing on 8-31, song on 8-28

Great Horned Owl-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 8-8, courtship disaply
Sheridan on 8-2, around 12, 500, antother at 13,250?
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, at 11,250
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15, courtship display
Cupid/Grizzly/Snikatu on 8-16 at 12,500
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-30, near TH

Callliope Hummingbird- 8-7, 8-8, 8-18, 8-21, 2 on 8-22, 8-24, 8-25,
8-26, 2 on 8-27, 2 on 8-31
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, at 11,250
Rainbow Gulch on 8-20

Rufous Hummingbird- 8-1
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, at notch at about 14,000!

Downy Woodpecker- 8-24

Red-naped Sapsucker- im. on 8-8
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3

Northern Flicker- 8-22, 8-24
Sheridan on 8-2, juv. in aspen grove area along road, dead on road

Empid-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-20

Cordilleran Flycatcher- sing on 8-1, sing on 8-14

Dusky Flycather-
Sheridan on 8-2, on drive out aspen grove area, sing

Western Wood-Pewee- sing on 8-19, sing on 8-25, sing on 8-27, sing on 8-28
South Platte near Lake George on 8-2, singing
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15, sing
South Cat Res on 8-24, sing

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3, call?, sing?

Violet-green Swallow-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3

Warbling Vireo-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3, sing
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, call
Rainbow Gulch on 8-13
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15, call
Rainbow Gulch on 8-17, call
Lenawee on on 8-23, call
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29, call

Steller’s Jay- juv. on 8-8

Clark’s Nutcracker- q few on 8-1
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-3

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 8-27
Rainbow Gulch on 8-13, sing few

Western Bluebird- juvs. at bath on 8-29, juv. on 8-31
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29

Mountain Bluebird-
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-30

Hermit Thrush- 8-27
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, call
Lenawee on on 8-23, call

Townsend’s Solitaire- call on 8-1

American Robin- sing on 8-15, juvs. on 8-28,
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, nestlings

House Wren- sing on 8-28
Rainbow Gulch on 8-13
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15

Rock Wren-
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-30, 2, singing at 11,800, Mount Victoria

American Dipper-
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, at 12,500 along Castle Creek, above treeline

Mountain Chickadee- sing on 8-8, juvs. on 8-13, sing on 8-29, sing on 8-31

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 8-31
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3, call
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15, call
Lenawee on on 8-23, call
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-30

White-breasted Nuthatch- 8-3, 8-5, 8-8, 8-10, 8-11, 8-12, 8-14, 8-17,
8-18, 8-19, 8-24, 8-25, 8-26, 8-27, 8-29, 8-31, 8-28
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3
Lenawee on on 8-23

Brown Creeper- 8-8
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, call

American Pipit-
Sheridan on 8-2
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, at 13,000, feeding snowfields
Cupid/Grizzly/Snikatu on 8-16
Lenawee on on 8-23
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-30, few

Horned Lark-
Sheridan on 8-2
Cupid/Grizzly/Snikatu on 8-16
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-30, few

Wilson’s Warbler- FOS on 8-26, 8-27, 2 on 8-31, 8-28
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, 2, calling
Rainbow Gulch on 8-20
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29, call
Peaks 1 and 2 on 8-30, TH

Yellow-rumped Warbler- juv. on 8-19, 2 on 8-26, at bath on 8-29
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3, call
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15, call
Lenawee on on 8-23, call
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29, call

Black-headed Grosbeak- 1M on 8-1

Green-tailed Towhee- 8-5, at bath on 8-6, 8-13, 8-28

White-crowned Sparrow-
Sheridan on 8-2, sing parking area
Lenawee on on 8-23, sang once

Chipping Sparrow- juv. on 8-1, 3 (1 ad., 2 im.) on 8-24, 3 on 8-31, 4
juvs. on 8-28
Rainbow Gulch on 8-13

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3, fledglings
Rainbow Gulch on 8-13, sing few
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29, sang once

Dark-eyed Junco- 8-15, juvs.

Brown-headed Cowbird- juv. food beg from DEJU, juv. on 8-24, 8-25, 8-27

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 8-1, 5 on 8-5, 10 on 8-6, aew on 8-10, few
on 8-12, few on 8-14, few on 8-17, few on 8-21, few juvs. on 8-22, 5
on 8-24, few on 8-25, about 30 on 8-26, about 25 on 8-27, about 8 on
8-28
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3, calling

Pine Siskin- a few on 8-1, 8-31
Rainbow Gulch on 8-3
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9
Rainbow Gulch on 8-29

Pine Grosbeak-
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, “sing”

House Finch- juvs. on 8-22

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Sheridan on 8-2, juvs., imm.s, near summit at 13,750
Castle-Conundrum on 8-9, at 13,000 feeding snowfields

Painted Lady with lots black, main towards tip, white tip too
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15

Mounring Cloak-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-15

Grasshoppers-
Many still, Lenawee on on 8-23

Mountain Goat-
Lenawee on on 8-23

July 2021

American White Pelican-
Along South Platte near Lake George on 7-22 and 7-26

Turkey Vulture-
Pineries OS on 7-4
Putney Gulch on 7-20

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Putney Gulch on 7-18, calling

Mourning Dove- 7-18, 7-20, 2 song on 7-31
Pineries OS on 7-4, singing

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Pineries OS on 7-4, singing

Common Nighthawk-
Pineries OS on 7-4, 2 or 3, flying around and calling around 9 AM, Overlook area

Great Horned Owl- call on 7-29

Broad-tailed Hummingbird-
Pineries OS on 7-4
Mule Creek Trail on 7-15
Quandary on 7-26, treeline around 12,000

Callliope Hummingbird-
Putney Gulch on 7-20, FOS

Rufous Hummingbird- 7-15 FOS, 7-30

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Putney Gulch on 7-18
Putney Gulch on 7-27

+Red-headed Woodpecker-
Pineries OS on 7-4, 2 calling at E section of loop, near building with
metal roof well off trail, SE of Overllook

Says Phoebe-
Pineries OS on 7-4

Cordilleran Flycatcher- 7-12, sing, one around some of the time
singing into mid-July, 7-18 sing, 7-19 sing, sand thru 7-27, 7-7, 7-8,
7-3, 7-10, 7-1, 7-13, 7-21, 7-22, 7-29, 7-30, 7-12, 7-31
Quandary on 7-26, sing
Putney Gulch on 7-27, sing

Western Wood-Pewee-
Pineries OS on 7-4, singing

Tree Swallow-
Pineries OS on 7-4,

Barn Swallow- 7-15

Warbling Vireo- one around some of the time, singing, 7-17 sing, 7-2,
7-7, 7-3, 7-10, 7-11, call on 7-13, 7-15, 7-21
Pineries OS on 7-4, singing
Putney Gulch on 7-18, sing
Putney Gulch on 7-20, sing
Putney Gulch on 7-27, sing

Steller’s Jay-
Pineries OS on 7-4, pretty far east

Clark’s Nutcracker- a few on 7-31
Putney Gulch on 7-27

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Putney Gulch on 7-18, sing
Pacific-Atlantic on 7-19, sing
Quandary on 7-26, sing

Western Bluebird- 717 a few, juv. on 7-20, a few on 7-17
Pineries OS on 7-4

Hermit Thrush-
Putney Gulch on 7-18, sing
Pacific-Atlantic on 7-19, sing
Putney Gulch on 7-20, sing
Quandary on 7-26, sing

American Robin- 7-12, sing
Tweto-Arkansas on 7-12, sing
Putney Gulch on 7-20, sing

House Wren- sing on 7-3, sing on 7-10
Pineries OS on 7-4, sing
Putney Gulch on 7-18, sing
Putney Gulch on 7-27, sing

Rock Wren-
Tweto-Arkansas on 7-12, at about 12,750, singing, near old mine

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around most of the time, 7-8, 7-10, 7-11,
7-13, 7-14, 7-22, 7-30, 2 on 7-31
Pineries OS on 7-4, 2 on 7-15

Pygmy Nuthatch-
Pineries OS on 7-4

Brown Creeper-
Pineries OS on 7-4, calling, singing
Putney Gulch on 7-27, sing

American Pipit-
Tweto-Arkansas on 7-12, with food item, followed along road/trail for
about half mile
Pacific-Atlantic on 7-19, on summit of Pacific
Quandary on 7-26

Horned Lark-
Pacific-Atlantic on 7-19

Western Tanager- 7-11, sing, 7-1, sing, sing on 7-11

Wilson’s Warbler-
Tweto-Arkansas on 7-12, sing

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Putney Gulch on 7-18, sing
Pacific-Atlantic on 7-19, sing
Putney Gulch on 7-27, sing

Black-headed Grosbeak- 7-10, 7-7 sing, sing on 7-3, call on 7-10,1M on
7-28, 7-10, siong on 7-7

Green-tailed Towhee- one around some of the time, singing, sing on
7-3, sing on 7-14, sing on 7-15, sing on 7-22

Chipping Sparrow- 7-12, sing, one around some of the time singing,
sing on 7-3, 7-11, sing on 7-12, sing on 7-31
Pineries OS on 7-4, singing
Putney Gulch on 7-27, sing

Vesper Sparrow-
Pineries OS on 7-4, singing

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Tweto-Arkansas on 7-12
Putney Gulch on 7-18, sing
Pacific-Atlantic on 7-19, sing

White-crowned Sparrow-
Tweto-Arkansas on 7-12
Pacific-Atlantic on 7-19, sing
Quandary on 7-26

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Lake George area on 7-26

Brown-headed Cowbird- 7-15 sing
Pineries OS on 7-4

Evening Grosbeak- 7-30, a few on 7-31

Pine Siskin- a few on 7-10, 7-17, 7-20, a few on 7-10, a few on 7-20,
7-27, 7-28, 7-30, a few on 7-10, a few on 7-17

Lesser Goldfinch-
Pineries OS on 7-4, calling

Pine Grosbeak-
Quandary on 7-26, just below treeline

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Tweto-Arkansas on 7-12, a few near Tweto summit, feeding edge of snowfields
Pacific-Atlantic on 7-19
Quandary on 7-26

Red Crossbill-
Pineries OS on 7-4, flock of about 15

Spring Peepers
Pineries OS on 7-4

Abert’s Squirrel
Pineries OS on 7-4

Snowshoe Hare-
Tweto-Arkansas on 7-12, on drive out along road

Mountain Goat-
Quandary on 7-26, near treeline

June 2021

Double-crested Cormorant-
Flyover at Hartsel on 6-28

Turkey Vulture- 6-15, 6-16

Swainson’s Hawk-
Near Poncha Springs on 6-7, FOS

Wild Turkey-
Putney Gulch on 6-6, on road driving in

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14
Hope and Quail on 6-21, 1 at summit
Hunts Peak on 6-7, feathers

Spotted Sandpiper-
Champion+ on 6-28
South Cat on 6-8

Mourning Dove-  a few sightings, sing

Band-tailed Pigeon- 6-26

Broad-tailed Hummingbird-
Champion+ on 6-28

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Hunts Peak on 6-7
Hope and Quail on 6-21
Putney Gulch on 6-29

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 6-13 M, 6-20 F, 6-5, 6-22

Near NAthrop along Mwy 285 on 6-14, almost ran over when it grabbed
insect from road!

Cordilleran Flycatcher- singing, 6-13, 6-15, 6-17, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4,
6-13, 6-9, a few sing most time all month, sing on 6-22
Hunts Peak on 6-7, singing
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14
Putney Gulch on 6-20, singing
Hope and Quail on 6-21, singing
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-22, singing

Dusky Flycather-
Hunts Peak on 6-7, 10,750 feet
Hope and Quail on 6-21, calling

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
Hope and Quail on 6-21
OSFL- FOS sing on 6-8, South Cat Res

Western Wood-Pewee-
Hunts Peak on 6-7, singing

Say’s Phoebe-
WP on 6-8, new species for area

Violet-green Swallow- 6-28
Hunts Peak on 6-7
GMF on 6-9

Tree Swallow-
GMF on 6-9

Barn Swallow- 6-2

Warbling Vireo- singing, 6-13, 6-15, 6-17, FOS on 6-3 sing, 6-4, 6-13,
6-8, a few sing some time all month
Putney Gulch on 6-6, singing
Hunts Peak on 6-7, singing
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-20, singing
Hope and Quail on 6-21, singing

Blue Jay
GMF on 6-15

Putney Gulch on 6-20
Putney Gulch on 6-29

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Hope and Quail on 6-21
Champion+ on 6-28

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- sing on 6-26
Putney Gulch on 6-6, singing
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-20, singing
Hope and Quail on 6-21, singing
Champion+ on 6-28, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-29, singing

Western Bluebird-  6-13, 6-15, a few on 6-27

Mountain Bluebird-
Hunts Peak on 6-7

Western Bluebird- 1M on 6-4

Townsend’s Solitaire- singing, 6-13, 6-15, calling, bath on 6-15
Hunts Peak on 6-7, many in burn aream suinging, calling

Hermit Thrush-
Putney Gulch on 6-6, calling, FOS
Hunts Peak on 6-7, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-20
Hope and Quail on 6-21, singing
Champion+ on 6-28, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-29, singing

American Robin-
Champion+ on 6-28, singing

Sage Thrasher-
Hunts Peak on 6-7, singing on drive in

House Wren- 6-20 singing, sing on 6-13, a few sing some time all month
Putney Gulch on 6-6
Hunts Peak on 6-7
Hope and Quail on 6-21, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-29, singing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 6-1,

White-breasted Nuthatch- 6-1, 6-4, 6-8, 6-20

American Pipit-
Hunts Peak on 6-7, FOS
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14, display
Hope and Quail on 6-21, a few

Horned Lark-
Champion+ on 6-28

Western Tanager- 6-28, singing, sing on 6-29, sing on 6-30
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14

Wilson’s Warbler-
Putney Gulch on 6-6, singing, FOS
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-20, singing
Champion+ on 6-28, singing

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Hunts Peak on 6-7
Hope and Quail on 6-21, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-29, calling, singing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-22, singing, 1

Yellow Warbler-
Hunts Peak on 6-7, singing
Buena Vista on 6-28
Putney Gulch on 6-29, singing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14, many on drive to Marshall Pass
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-22, singing
Champion+ on 6-28, singing

Black-headed Grosbeak- singing, 6-13, 6-15, 6-17, MF on 6-5, 6-6
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14, singin on drive in

Green-tailed Towhee- 6-19, singing, sing on 6-13, FOS sing on 6-6, sing on 6-8
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14, on drive in
Champion+ on 6-28, singing
Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-8, sing

Spotted Towhee-
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-22, singing
Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-8, sing

White-crowned Sparrow-
Putney Gulch on 6-6, singing
Champion+ on 6-28, singing

Chipping Sparrow- 6-1, 6-5, sing on 6-15, 6-6, sing on 6-8, a few sing on 6-26

White-crowned Sparrow-
Chipeta Mountain on 6-14

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Putney Gulch on 6-6, singing
Champion+ on 6-28, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-29, singing

Brewer’s Sparrow-
Hunts Peak on 6-7, singing, drive in

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Hunts Peak on 6-7
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-22, singing

Dark-eyed Junco-

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Hunts Peak on 6-7
Lake George area on 6-28

Brown-headed Cowbird- singing, 6-13, 6-15, 6-17

Evening Grosbeak- 6-3, 6-4, few on 6-11
Putney Gulch on 6-29, few

Pine Siskin- 6-1, 6-2, fwe on 6-13, 6-9, 6-20, 6-22
Hunts Peak on 6-7

Lesser Goldfinch-
GMF on 6-9

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Hope and Quail on 6-21, a few
Champion+ on 6-28

Rock Squirrel-
Hunts Peak on 6-7, calling

Abert’s Squirrel- 6-1

May 2021

American White Pelican-
Manitou Lake on 5-7, 2
Manitou Lake on 5-14, 1
Manitou Lake on 5-4, 2
Manitou Lake on 5-12, 3

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 5-4, 2

Gadwall-
Manitou Lake on 5-7
Manitou Lake on 5-14

Green-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 5-7

Common Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 5-7
Manitou Lake on 5-4
South Catamount Res. on 5-10
Manitou Lake on 5-12, 2

Turkey Vulture-
Regional Trail N from Clear Creek Rd. on 5-9
FOS, on 5-2

Swainson’s Hawk-
South Park on 5-17, FOS, Rufous?, overall tan-brown

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, hunting starlings!

Cooper’s Hawk-
Fledgling in Westcreek, flew into house!, on 5-23

North Goshawk-
South Catamount Res. on 5-10, 5-4, calling

Osprey-
Manitou Lake on 5-7
Lake Isabel on 5-24

Bald Eagle-
South Catamount Res. on 5-10, 1 im.

Dusky Grouse-
Regional Trail N from Clear Creek Rd. on 5-9, droppings
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17

Wild Turkey-
On road near Lake Isabel on 5-24

Spotted Sandpiper-
Manitou Lake on 5-7
Manitou Lake on 5-14
Manitou Lake on 5-4, 4, FOS
South Catamount Res. on 5-10, 1

Least Sandpiper-
Manitou Lake on 5-4 , 1, FOS, new species for area

Wilson’s Snipe
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, calling, display, but no winnow

Ring-billed Gull-
Manitou Lake on 5-15

California Gull-
South Catamount Res. on 5-10

Rails?
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31

Mourning Dove- 5-3, 4 on 5-4, 5-10, 5-20, 5-21
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, singing

Band-tailed Pigeon-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, new for area

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 5-1 FOS
Regional Trail N from Clear Creek Rd. on 5-9
Manitou Lake on 5-14
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17
Aiken Canyon on 5-19
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31

Black-chinned Hummingbird-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, 1 near parking area

Downy Woodpecker- 5-5, 5-20, 5-27
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16
Aiken Canyon on 5-19

Williamson’s Sapsucker-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, calling
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, near treeline , 11,000 feet

Lewis’ Woodpecker-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, snag near parking area, first for area, calling

Northern Flicker- 5-10

Western Wood-Pewee-
Homestead Ranch on 5-31, singing, FOS

Cordilleran Flycatcher- FOS sing on 5-29, 5-30
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing, FOS
Lake Isabel on 5-24, singing

Dusky Flycather-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing, FOS
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, singing

Least Flycather-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing, new for area

Say’s Phoebe
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31

Eastern Kingbird-
Homestead Ranch on 5-31, FOS

Plumbeous Vireo-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing

Violet-green Swallow- FOS on 5-29, 5-30
Regional Trail N from Clear Creek Rd. on 5-9
Manitou Lake on 5-14, FOS
Aiken Canyon on 5-19
Lake Isabel on 5-24

Cliff Swallow-
FOS on 5-9, South Park
Homestead Ranch on 5-31

Tree Swallow-
Homestead Ranch on 5-31

Barn Swallow-
Homestead Ranch on 5-31

Warbling Vireo-
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, singing

Steller’s Jay-
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31
Homestead Ranch on 5-31, eastern edge of range

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19

Clark’s Nutcracker- 5-19, 2 on 5-23

Common Raven-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Regional Trail N from Clear Creek Rd. on 5-9, singing
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing

Western Bluebird-
Homestead Ranch on 5-31

Mountain Bluebird-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17

Hermit Thrush-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17, singing, FOS

Townsend’s Solitaire- 2 on 5-1!, at bath?, call on 5-30

American Robin-
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, with food item

Juniper Titmouse-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, 2, singing

Mountain Chickadee-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing

House Wren- FOS sing on 5-28, 5-30
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing

American Dipper
North Fork of Arkansas River on 5-16

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 5-3
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, calling
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, calling

White-breasted Nuthatch- 5-1, 5-4, 5-12, 5-30
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17, calling
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, ca;;ing

Pygmy Nuthatch-
Homestead Ranch on 5-31, E edge of range?

Brown Creeper- 5-9
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17, calling
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, singing

Bushtiti-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16
Aiken Canyon on 5-19

Western Tanager- FOS on 5-29, 5-30
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, singing

Ovenbird-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing, 4

Wilson’s Warbler-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing, FOS

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 5-14, FOS, sing, 5-26, sing, 5-29 sing
Manitou Lake on 5-7, singing, Audubons
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, M Aud
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, singing
Putney Gulch on 6-20, singing
Manitou Lake on 5-4, FOS, sing
Manitou Lake on 5-12, 1

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing, 2
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, singing

Yellow Warbler-
Manitou Lake on 5-14, FOS, singing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 5-14
Manitou Lake on 5-12, 5-7 FOS, sing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Lake Isabel on 5-24, singing
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, singing

Black-headed Grosbeak- 5-17, FOS, sing, 1M on 5-19, 5-20, 1F on 5-22, 5-27
Manitou Lake on 5-14, FOS, singing
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing along N Fork Arf R
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing
Saint Charles Peak Trail on 5-24, singing

Green-tailed Towhee-
Regional Trail N from Clear Creek Rd. on 5-9, FOS
Manitou Lake on 5-14, FOS
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing

Spotted Towhee-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, singing
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing

Chipping Sparrow- 5-7, FOS, 2 sing on 5-23, 5-25, 5-27, 5-30
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing

Vesper Sparrow-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, singing
Homestead Ranch on 5-31, singing
Manitou Lake on 5-12, sing, 1

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16
Lake Isabel on 5-24, singing

Song Sparrow-
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, singing

Bullock’s Oriole-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17, near Ark R.

Western Meadowlark-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, singing
Homestead Ranch on 5-31, singing

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16
Manitou Lake on 5-4, courtship
Manitou Lake on 5-12, 15

Red-winged Blackbird
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, singing

Brown-headed Cowbird- 5-9, singing, FOS on 5-4, 5-19, 5-30
Regional Trail N from Clear Creek Rd. on 5-9, singing
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, singing
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31
Manitou Lake on 5-4, FOS

Evening Grosbeak- 3 on 5-1, 2 on 5-22, 5-29, 5-30
Manitou Lake on 5-14, smalll flock
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH N on 5-16, a few
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17, a few

Pine Siskin- 2 on 5-1, 5-8, 4 on 5-4, 5-12, 5-19, 2 on 5-23, 5-27
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17

Cassin’s Finch-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17, singing

Lesser Goldfinch-
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, singing

American Goldfinch-
Aiken Canyon on 5-19, calling
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31, singing

Red Crossbill-
Regional Trail Angel Shavano TH S on 5-17, small flocks
Homestead Ranch on 5-31, 10 or 12

Pasque Flower-
FOS on 5-7, Manitou Lake

Mink
North Fork of Arkansas River on 5-16, smelled fish blood, went right
up bank to my rod

Frogs, Spring Peepers
Palmer Divide Regional Trail on 5-31

Pine Squirrel- 5-2, 5-21

April 2021

Western Grebe-
Manitou Lake on 4-30

American Whie Pelican-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28
Manitou Lake on 4-30, 2

Common Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-18
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-27, 2
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28
Manitou Lake on 4-30

Common Goldeneye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-1, 1M

Blue-winged Teal-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, bruishy
area on left

Cinnamon Teal-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, brushy area on left

Gadwall-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Wood Duck-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, 2

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 4-6, FOS
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-27

Snowy Egret-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Turkey Vulture-
Cutler-Muscoco Trail on 4-5, FOS
China Wall Area on 4-18, local FOS
Coaldale area on 4-26, a few
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-1, 1 im.

Osprey-
Wagon Tongue area on 4-14

Cutler-Muscoco Trail on 4-5
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH N on 4-26

American Kestrel-
Near Hwy. 50 and 9 near Hayden Creek, 2
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, 2

American Coot-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Wild Turkey-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Dusky Grouse-
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH S on 4-25, tracks, dropping on Hayden
Creek fishing too
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH N on 4-26, droppings

Belted Kingfisher-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, courtship

Mourning Dove- 4-27 FOS
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-27, FOS , singing
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, singing

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Band-tailed Pigeon-
Reprt from Wrights Res. area, 4-13 to 4-16

Great Horned Owl-
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH S on 4-25, feather
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Northern Saw-whet Owl
– China Wall Area on 4-18, repeated long-winded calling around 9 AM

Downy Woodpecker- 4-8, 4-12, 4-17, 4-20
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 4-6, FOS, drumming
Cutler-Muscoco Trail on 4-5, FOS, calling, drumming
China Wall Area on 4-18

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Fourmile Creek on 4-27, FOS

Northern Flicker- 4-12

Say’s Phoebe-
Highlands Ranch on 4-4, FOS, singing

Barn Swallow-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, FOS

Tree Swallow-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28. FOS

Blue Jay-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Clark’s Nutcracker-
China Wall area on 4-18, 1 calling

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 4-27 FOS
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH N on 4-26, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-27, FOS, singing
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, singing

Western Bluebird- 4-19, FOS
China Wall Area on 4-18, FOS, 4
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH S on 4-25, 1F, tracks along Hayden Creek
fishing too
Rampart Rd.- 4-19

Mountain Bluebird-
Tarryall Road on 4-18

Townsend’s Solitaire
White Gulch to Long Gulch on 4-10, singing

American Robin- 1 on 4-2, sing, 4-13
Trout Creek South on 4-6
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH N on 4-26, flocks, singing
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, nest material

House Wren-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, singing

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-18, singing
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH S on 4-25, 1

Black-capped Chickadee- 4-12
Highlands Ranch on 4-4, singing
Trout Creek South on 4-6, nest building
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, singing

Mountain Chickadee- 4-1 sing
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH N on 4-26, singing

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Highlands Ranch on 4-4, calling
Cutler-Muscoco Trail on 4-5, calling
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH N on 4-26, calling

White-breasted Nuthatch- 4-6, 4-14, 4-15, 4-17, 4-19, 4-20, 4-21, 4-27
Cutler-Muscoco Trail on 4-5, calling
White Gulch to Long Gulch on 4-10, calling
China Wall Area on 4-18
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH N on 4-26
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Brown Creeper- 4-11, 4-18, 4-19
China Wall Area on 4-18, calling
Dome Rock SWA on 4-1, sing

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, many,
singing, Myrtles

Spotted Towhee-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, singing

Vesper Sparrow- 4-16, 2 FOS, 2 on 4-17, 1 on 4-18, 1 on 4-19, 2 on 4-20, 4-21

Savannah Sparrow-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-18, FOS, first “County” sighting

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 4-6
Trout Creek South on 4-6, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-18, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-1, sing

Dark-eyed Junco- 30 GH on 4-19
White Gulch to Long Gulch on 4-10, singing

Oregon- 2 on 4-2, 4-5, 2 on 4-6, 4-8, 2 on 4-11, 4-12, 4-13, 4-15, 4-19, 4-20

Pink-sided- 2 on 4-2, 4-5, 4-6, 4-8, 2 on 4-9, 4-11, 4-12, 4-13, 4-14, 4-20

Slate-colored- 4-13, 4-18, 4-19, 4-20

Brewer’s Blackbird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-27, small flock
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 4-6, singing
Trout Creek South on 4-6, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-18, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-1, sing

Yellow-headed Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 4-30, singing, FOS

Common Grackle-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28
Manitou Lake on 4-30. FOS

Brown-headed Cowbird-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, singing, FOS

Evening Grosbeak- 4-2, 2 on 4-6

Pine Siskin- 4 on 4-2, 4-6, 4-8, 5 on 4-9, 4-11, 4-12, 3 on 4-13, 2 on
4-19, 4-20
Cutler-Muscoco Trail on 4-5

American Goldfinch-
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, singing

Cassin’s Finch- 4-10, singing, 4-2 1F, 4-9 sing, 1F on 4-12, 1F on
4-13, 1M on 4-17

House Finch-
Highlands Ranch on 4-4, singing, FOS
Fountain Creek Regional Trail S from Willow Springs on 4-28, singing

Red Crossbill-
China Wall Area on 4-18, small flock

Frittilary-
Cutler-Muscoco Trail on 4-5, FOS
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH N on 4-26

Manitou Lake on 4-6, caught fish on cricket, barely ice free at spillway

Abert’s Squirrel- one on 4-10, 2 on 4-1, 6 on 4-6!, 2 on 4-8, 4-9, 3
on 4-12, 4-13, 4-16, 4-17, 4-18, 4-19, 3 on 4-20, 4-22
White Gulch to Long Gulch on 4-10, with food/nest material

Pine Squirrel- 4-2, 4-15, 4-17

Mounring Cloak-
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH S on 4-25

Painted Lady-
Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH S on 4-25

Rainbow Trail Hayden Creek TH S on 4-25, poor fishing fire damage

Mountain Lion-
Dome Rock SWA on 4-1, tracks, kill?

March 2021

Pied-billed Grebe-
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, a few

Redhead-
Cross Creek Park on 3-26

Ring-necked Duck-
Cross Creek Park on 3-26

Green-winged Teal-
Arkansas Riverwalk, W from Mackenzie TH on 3-15, 2
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, calling, 8 or 10

Cinnamon Teal-
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, 8, MF

Gadwall-
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26,  a few

Northern Shoveler-
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, a few

American Wigeon-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, pond near Raynolds Ave., 5

Gadwall-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, pond near Raynolds Ave., 2
Arkansas Riverwalk, W from Mackenzie TH on 3-15, 7

Wood Duck-
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on 3-26

Copper’s Hawk-
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, running along ground hunting, calling

Red-tailed Hawk
Grape Creek Trail on 3-1, 1
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9

Prairie Falcon-
Williams Canyon on 3-12, calling

Belted Kingfisher-
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on 3-26

Mourning Dove-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, 2, singing
Redemption Trail on 3-15, singing

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Tunnel Dirve on 3-9, singing
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, singing

Downy Woodpecker- 3-3

Northern Flicker-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, drumming

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Hard Time Trail on 3-15

Common Raven-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9

Mountain Bluebird-
Lower Traout Creek Trail on 3-11, FOS

Townsen’ds Solitaire-
Hard Time Trail on 3-15

American Robin- 3-12, 4, FOS, 8 on 3-30
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, singing, fighting

Marsh Wren-
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, singing, 1

Winter Wren-
Williams Canyon on 3-12, NOT FOUND

Bewick’s Wren-
Arkansas Riverwalk, W from Mackenzie TH on 3-15

Canyon Wren-
Grape Creek Trail on 3-1, 2 calling
Williams Canyon on 3-12, calling

American Dipper
Grape Creek Trail on 3-1, 2 singing
Tunnel Drive Trail on 3-9, 2 singing

Black-capped Chickadee-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, calling
Arkansas Riverwalk, W from Mackenzie TH on 3-15, 2
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, singing

Juniper Titmouse-
Hard Time Trail on 3-15, sand once

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 3-11

White-breasted Nuthatch- 3-4, 3-7, 3-11, 3-19, 3-20, 3-24, 3-25, 3-26
Fountain Creek Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park
on 3-26, calling

Brown Creeper- 3-4, 3-11, 1 on 3-12, 3-25, 3-27
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, calling
Arkansas Riverwalk, W from Mackenzie TH on 3-15
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, calling

Bushtit-
Redemption Trail on 3-15
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on 3-26

Starling-
Fountain Creek Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on 3-26

Canyon Towhee-
Grape Creek Trail on 3-1, 2
Tunnel Drive Trail on 3-9, a few
Redemption Trail on 3-15
Hard Time Trail on 3-15

Spotted Towhee-
Williams Canyon on 3-12, calling

Song Sparrow-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, 2 calling
Arkansas Riverwalk, W from Mackenzie TH on 3-15, 2
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, singing

Dark-eyed Junco-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, Oregon on Bluff
Trail and Gray-headed, Pink-sided- 3-4, 3 on 3-6, 1 on 3-7, 2 on 3-8,
3-11, 3 on 3-12
Redemption Trail on 3-15
Hard Time Trail on 3-15, 1 Oregon, 2 Pink-sided

Pink-sided- 3-13, 2 on 3-14, 3-16, 3-19, 3-20, 3-21, 3-23, 3-24, 3-25,
3-26, 3-27, 3 on 3-28, 2 on 3-29, 3 on 3-30

Slate-colored- 2 on 3-4, 1 on 3-7, 3-8, 3-13, 3-14, 3-16, 3-17, 3-22,
3-26, 3 on 3-27, 3-30, 3-31

White-winged- 1 on 3-4, 3-7, 3-8

Oregon- 2 on 3-4, 3-5, 4 on 3-6, 2 on 3-7, 5 on 3-8!, 3 on 3-11, 6 on
3-12, 3 on 3-13, 3 on 3-14, 2 on 3-16, 3-17, 3-19, 3-20, 3-21, 3-22, 2
on 3-23, 3-24, 3-25, 3-27, 4 on 3-28, 2 on 3-29, 5 on 3-30

Red-winged Blackbird-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, singing
Fountain Cr Reg. Trail, S from Willow Spgs TH to Hanson Nature Park on
3-26, singing

Pine Siskin- 2 on 3-3, 3-4, 8 on 3-7, 2 on 3-11, 2 on 3-12, 3-14, 2 on
3-16, 3 on 3-19, 6 on 3-20, 3-21, 3-22, 3-23, 2 on 3-24, 5 on 3-25, 2
on 3-26, 2 on 3-27, 6 on 3-28, 3 on 3-29, 3-30, 3-31
Williams Canyon on 3-12

House Finch-
Arkansas Riverwalk- River and Bluff Trails on 3-9, singing

Mountain Lion
Grape Creek Trail, 3-1, tracks

Rainbow Trout, 15”
Tunnel Drive Trail on 3-9

Abert’s Squirrel- 3-3, 2 on 3-4, 2 on 3-6, 1 on 3-7, 3-8, 3-11, 3-12,
2 on 3-13, 3-16, 3-19, 3-21, 2 on 3-25, 2 on 3-27, 3-28, 3-29, 2 on
3-30, 3-31

Pine Squirrel- 3-3, 3-4, 3-12, 3-13, 3-19, 3-21, 3-25

Chipmunk- 3-27 FOS

February 2021

Common Goldeneye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-23, 12

Common Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-23, 5

Northern Shoveler
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27, 8 or 10 at Fish Passage

Lesser Scaup-
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27, 1 at Fish Passage

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-23

Golden Eagle-
Picketwire Canyon on 2-1

Mississippi Kite-
Picketwire Canyon on 2-1

Northern Harrier-
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27, hunting along trail S side

American Kestral-
Grape Creek Trail on 3-1, 1F

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27

Downy Woodpecker- 2-6, 2-25

Hairy Woodpecker- drumming on 2-12

Northern Shrike-
Trout Creek on 2-16

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Newlin Creek on 2-9, 1

Common Raven-
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27

American Robin-
Picketwire Canyon on 2-1, a few

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Picketwire Canyon on 2-1, singing

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-23, 4

Bewick’s Wren-
Picketwire Canyon on 2-1, 1 calling

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Newlin Creek on 2-9, 1

White-breasted Nuthatch- 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-2, 2-6, 2-7, 2 on 2-8, 2-12,
2-15, 2 on 2-16, 2-21, 2 on 2-22, 2 on 2-26, 2-28

Brown Creeper- 2-7, 2-8, 2-13, 2-16

Cedar Waxwing-
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27, 4 near parking area

Canyon Towhee-
Picketwire Canyon on 2-1, many

Dark-eyed Junco- sing on 2-13

Slate-colored-
Picketwire Canyon on 2-1

Pink-sided- 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2 on 2-9, 2 on 2-12, 2 on 2-13,
2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-19, 2-25

Western Meadowlark-
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27, singing, courtship, flock of 25 near Sod House

Red-winged Blackbird-
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27, singing

Bullock’s Oriole-
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27, nest in cottonwood

Pine Siskin- 2-3, 2-6, 7 on 2-7, 5 on 2-8, 2 on 2-9, 2 on 2-12, 2 on
2-13, 2-15, 6 on 2-16, 2 on 2-17, 2 on 2-20, 2 on 2-21, 2 on 2-22,
2-24, 5 on 2-28

House Finch- 14 on 2-9, 14 on 2-16
Clear Spring Ranch on 2-27, singing

Abert’s Squirrel- 2-13, 2-18, 2 on 2-19, 2-22, 2 on 2-26, 3 on 2028

Pine Squirrel- 2-15, 2-16

January 2021

Downy Woodpecker- 1-21, 1-19, 1-4

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Soldier Mountain on 1-30, sign

Clark’s Nutcracker- 2 on 1-7
Lovell Gulch on 1-6, 1
Lovell Gulch on 1-24, 1
Soldier Mountain on 1-30

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Soldier Mountain on 1-30, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1-4
Soldier Mountain on 1-30

White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 1-7, 1-9, 1-11, 1-22, 1-16, 1-19, 1-24,
1-25, 1-28, 1-29, 1-1, 1-4
Soldier Mountain on 1-30

Brown Creeper- 1-9, 1-11, 1-13, 1-22, 1-18, 1-19, 1-25, 1-28
Soldier Mountain on 1-30

Dark-eyed Junco-
Pink-sided- 1-13, 3 on 1-14, 12? on 1-18, 1-24, 2 on 1-25, 1-28, 1-30, 2 on 1-5

Evening Grosbeak-
Lovell Gulch on 1-6, 1

Pine Siskin-
Soldier Mountain on 1-30

Abert’s Squirrel-, 1-7, 1 on 1-6, 1-16, 1-24, 1-5

Pine Squirrel- 1-19, 1-25, 1-28

Red Fox-
Lovell Gulch on 1-24, 2

December 2020

Downy Woodpecker- 12-10

Northern Flicker- 12-6

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Gray Back Peak Trail on 12-21
Emerald Valley Trail on 12-21

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Emerald Valley Trail on 12-21

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Gray Back Peak Trail on 12-21

White-breasted Nuthatch- 12-6, 12-16, 12-20, 12-22
Mount Big Chief Trail on 12-14
Emerald Valley Trail on 12-21

Brown Creeper- 12-7, 12-16, 12-21, 12-29, 12-30

Dark-eyed Junco-
Pink-sided- 12-11, 12-12, 12-13, 12-16, 12-18, 12-20, 12-24, 12-31
Slate-colored- 12-11, 12-12, 12-13, 12-15, 12-16, 12-24

Abert’s Squirrel- 12-24
Along Old Stage Rd. on 12-21

November 2020

Bald Eagle-
Along Arkansas River near Texas Creek on 11-13

Dusky Grouse-
Badger Mountain Hike on 11-4, tracks
Monument View Trail on 11-12, flushed from treetop

Wild Turkey-
Rainbow Trail segment from Calcite on 11-13, about 50 near Calcite, domestic?

Downy Woodpecker- 11-22, 11-12, 11-8, 11-6

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Badger Mountain Hike on 11-4

Blue Jay- 11-20, 11-21

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
Stratton Open Space Loop on 11-23

Gray Jay-
Badger Mountain Hike on 11-4

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Badger Mountain Hike on 11-4
Monument Creek Trail on 11-12

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Monument Creek Trail on 11-12

White-breasted Nuthatch- 11-20, 2 on 11-21, 2 on 11-27, 11-11, 11-17,
11-8, 11-5, 11-6, 11-2, 11-4
Rainbow Trail segment from Calcite on 11-13
Rainbow Trail E from Mears Junction towards Methodist Mountain on 11-16

Brown Creeper- 11-20, 11-27, 11-8, 11-5, 11-6, 11-2, 11-3

Dark-eyed Junco-
Pink-sided, 11-20, 11-21, 11-27, 3 on 11-29, 11-11, 11-12, 11-14,
11-17, 11-8, 11-10, 11-5, 11-6
Slate-colored- 11-21, 11-11, 11-12, 11-14, 11-17, 11-10
Oregon- 11-21, 11-10
White-winged- 11-10, 11-1

Pine Siskin- 11-5
Badger Mountain Hike on 11-4

American Goldfinch-
Bear Creek East Regional Park on 11-23
Stratton Open Space Loop on 11-23

Pine Grosbeak-
Badger Mountain Hike on 11-4, about 10,500
Rainbow Trail segment from Calcite on 11-13
Rainbow Trail E from Mears Junction towards Methodist Mountain on
11-16, flock of 4 at 9000 feet feeding on aspen buds

Mountain Lion-
Rainbow Trail segment from Calcite on 11-13, large tracks

Pine Squirrel- 11-21

Abert’s Squirrel- 11-26, 11-6, 11-1

Red Fox- 11-5

October 2020

Bald Eagle-
Regional Trail Segment 9 Turquoise Lake to far end Holy Cross
Wilderness on 10-20, Lake Fork Inlet

Wild Turkey-
Regional Trail Section thru Mount Princeton Hot Springs on 10-30, tracks

Peregrine Falcon-
Hwy. 24 near Lake George, 10-19

Belted Kingfisher-
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-29

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Austin Bluffs on 10-16

Downy Woodpecker- 10-22, 10-13, 10-15, 10-4, 10-5

Plumbeous Vireo-
Austin Bluffs on 10-17, 2 maybe

Steller’s Jay- 4 on 10-15
Austin Bluffs on 10-16
Austin Bluffs on 10-17

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Austin Bluffs on 10-16
Regional Trail Section thru Mount Princeton Hot Springs on 10-30
Austin Bluffs on 10-2

Pinyon Jay-
Regional Trail Section thru Mount Princeton Hot Springs on 10-30, a few

Gray Jay-
Regional Trail Segment 9 Turquoise Lake to far end Holy Cross
Wilderness on 10-20, calling
Windy Peak Route on 10-13

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Dome Rock SWA on 10-29
Regional Trail Section thru Mount Princeton Hot Springs on 10-30

Common Raven-
Austin Bluffs on 10-2

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Austin Bluffs on 10-16, 2
Austin Bluffs on 10-17
South Platte River near Lake George, 10-19

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
CO Trail Seg 7 on 10-1, near treeline

Western Bluebird-
Austin Bluffs on 10-17, flock of 9

Mountain Bluebird- 2 on 10-11, 10-4
CO Trail Seg 7 on 10-1, at treeline

Hermit Thrush-
CO Trail Seg 7 on 10-1
Windy Peak Route on 10-13

American Robin- 4 on 10-18, 5 on 10-19, 4 on 10-22, 3 on 10-11, 2 on
10-13, 3 on 10-15, 10-4
Austin Bluffs, juv. on 10-9

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-11

Canyon Wren-
Dome Rock SWA on 10-19

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-29

Mountain Chickadee-
CO Trail Seg 7 on 10-1, in Kremmholz at 12,250

Bushtit-
Austin Bluffs on 10-16, about 10
Austin Bluffs Area on 10-14, 6
Austin Bluffs on 10-2, 12

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-4
Austin Bluffs on 10-16
Windy Peak Route on 10-13

White-breasted Nuthatch- 10-19, 10-22, 10-11, 10-12, 10-13, 10-4, 10-8
Austin Bluffs on 10-16
Regional Trail Section thru Mount Princeton Hot Springs on 10-30

Brown Creeper-
Dome Rock SWA on 10-29
Regional Trail Section thru Mount Princeton Hot Springs on 10-30
S. Platte River near Lake George- 10-19

Horned Lark-
CO Trail Seg 7 on 10-1, above treeline

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Austin Bluffs on 10-2

Spotted Towhee-
Austin Bluffs on 10-16
Austin Bluffs on 10-17
Austin Bluffs Area on 10-14
Austin Bluffs on 10-2

White-crowned Sparrow- 10-18, 10-22, 10-15, 2 FOS on 10-4, 10-5

Lincolns Sparrow-
Austin Bluffs Area on 10-14, 2

Dark-eyed Junco-
Slate-colored- 2 FOS on 10-18, 10-19
Pink-sided- daily, 4 FOS on 10-4, 2 on 10-8
Oregon- daily, 1 FOS on 10-4, 3 on 10-8
White-winged- FOS on 10-15

Lesser Goldfinch- 1F on 10-4
Austin Bluffs on 10-16

American Goldfinch-
Austin Bluffs on 10-16

Pine Siskin- 10-18, 10-15, 10-4, 10-8

House Finch- sing on 10-4
Austin Bluffs on 10-2, sing

Cassin’s Finch 1M,2F on 10-18, MF on 10-11, 2M, 2F on 10-12, 10-15, 10-4, 10-8

Evening Grosbeak- 10-19, 10-11
Austin Bluffs on 10-2

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
CO Trail Seg 7 on 10-1, just above treeline

Red Crossbill-
CO Trail Seg 7 on 10-1
Windy Peak Route on 10-13

Abnert’s Squirrel, 10-11, 10-12, 10-15, 10-4, 10-5, 10-8
Gray phase- Regional Trail Section thru Mount Princeton Hot Springs on 10-30

Snowshoe Hare-
Windy Peak Route on 10-13

September 2020

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, in alpine at 12,800 flyover
Florissant on 9-18
Putney Gulch on 9-29?

Cooper’s Hawk-
Putney Gulch on 9-13, along entry road, imm. chasing junco

Sharp-shinned/Cooper’s Hawk-
Route to Mount Helen on 9-18

Prairie Falcon-
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, at 12,500, calling

Prairie/Peregrine Falcon-
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Merlin-
Route to Mount Helen on 9-18, at 12,000 feet, Taiga F

Dusky Grouse-
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, at 12,150, im. male,
flew to krummulholz below 12,000 feet

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, 6 near Argentine Pass
Route to Mount Helen on 9-18, alarm call with Merlin

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 9-7, 9-19, 9-20, 9-13, 9-16
Dome Rock SWA on 9-13

Calliope Hummingbird- 9-7, 9-19, 9-12, 9-13
Dome Rock SWA on 9-13

Mourning Dove- 9-12, 9-7, 9-8
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, above treeline at 13,500, rocky
area with some grasses and forbs
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Great Horned Owl- call on 9-18, call on 9-24

Downy Woodpecker- 9-21, 9-22, 9-29, 9-2, 9-7, 9-20, 9-7, 9-10, 9-13
Putney Gulch on 9-29

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Putney Gulch on 9-13, 1 or 2
Putney Gulch on 9-29, FY

Cordilleran Flycatcher-
Dome Rock SWA on 9-13

Steller’s Jay-
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, at 12,200
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Blue Jay
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Gray Jay-
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, at 11,250
Putney Gulch on 9-13
Putney Gulch on 9-29

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Putney Gulch on 9-13
Dome Rock on 9-13
Putney Gulch on 9-29

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, calling
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-24
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-30

Golden-crowned Kinglet- 9-7

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, calling

Western Bluebird- 9-7, 8 on 9-20
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Mountain Bluebird- 9-22, 9-28, 5 on 9-20
Lake George on 9-1
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, near Frasco summit at 13,783
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, small flock at 12,800
South Park on 9-18

Hermit Thrush-
Dome Rock on 9-13
Rainbow Gulch on 9-22
Putney Gulch on 9-29

American Robin- 9-29, 9-7, 9-20, 9-15
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, flock of 8 at 11,750 above treeline
Putney Gulch on 9-29

Rock Wren-
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, calling at 12,750
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Canyon Wren-
Dome Rock SWA on 9-29, calling

Black-capped Chickadee-
Austin Bluffs on 9-12, singing
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-25, singing

Mountain Chickadee-
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, at 13,200 feet calling
just below Red Peak summit
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18, at 13,800
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-25, singing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 9-7, 9-16
Austin Bluffs on 9-12
Putney Gulch on 9-13
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-23
Putney Gulch on 9-29

White-breasted Nuthatch- 9-21, 9-22, 9-29, 9-7, 9-19, 9-20, 9-13
Austin Bluffs on 9-12
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-22
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28
Putney Gulch on 9-29

Brown Creeper- 9-21, 9-20
Putney Gulch on 9-13
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14
Putney Gulch on 9-29
Austin Bluffs on 9-19

Bushtit-
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-25, flock of 9

Horned Lark
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, at 12,500 feet
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18

American Pipit-
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Wilson’s Warbler- 9-13
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, calling
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, at 12,500
Dome Rock SWA on 9-13
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, calling, at 11,500
Rainbow Gulch on 9-22, 2, calling
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-19, -9-20, 9-17, 9-18

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 9-20, 9-7
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, calling
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, calling, on summit of Frasco at 13,883
Austin Bluffs on 9-12
Putney Gulch on 9-13
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18
Route to Mount Helen on 9-18
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28
Putney Gulch on 9-29

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, at 12,500

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-22, F, calling

Townsend’s Warbler-
Putney Gulch on 9-29, 1F

Spotted Towee- 9-10, 9-12, 9-2
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-30

Chipping Sparrow- 9-7, about 20 on 9-20
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, at 12,500
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Vesper Sparrow-
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28
Road to Putney Gulch on 9-29

Brewer’s Sparrow-
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, below Casco summit at about
13,500, feeding on insects

White-crowned Sparrow- 9-21, 9-22, 9-20
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, at 12,500 feet
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, singing
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Dark-eyed Junco-
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, near Frasco summit, at 13,683

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Lake George on 9-1
South Park on 9-1
WP flock on 9-21

Pine Siskin- 7 on 9-29, 9-7, 2 on 9-20, 9-13
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1
Austin Bluffs on 9-12, increasing
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28
Occ. at Austin Bluffs, late Sep.

American Goldfinch-
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28, loose flock of about 20

Lesser Goldfinch-
Austin Bluffs on 9-12, 9-25
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28, a few

Pine Grosbeak-
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, calling at 11,250
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, alling at 12,000 feet
Route to Red Peak and Boreas Mountain on 9-14, at 11,500
Route to Mount Helen on 9-18, treeline

House Finch-
Austin Bluffs Area on 9-25, singing

Cassin’s Finch- 2 on 9-21, 9-29, 9-7, 9-19
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, one
Route to French-Frasco-Casco on 9-6, near French Summit and Casco
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18, 60+

Evening Grosbeak- 9-21
Dome Rock SWA on 9-13

Pika-
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1, lots
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18, lots

Crickets-Grasshoppers
Route to Edwards-McClellan on 9-1

Short-tailed Weasel-
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18, near parking area

Mountain Goat-
Route to Fletcher Peak on 9-18, near parking area
Route to Mount Helen on 9-18, one near summit at about 13,000

Butter and Eggs
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Scarlet Gilia
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Aasters-
Santa Fe Regional Trail Monument to Palmer Lake on 9-28

Pine Squirrel- 9-21, 9-8, 9-2

Abert’s Squirrel- 9-21, 3 on 9-28, 9-29, 2 on 9-7, 9-8, 9-20

August 2020

Common Merganser
Rampart Res. on 8-4

Swainson’s Hawk-
Along Hwy. 24 just E of Antero Junction, 2

Red-tailed Hawk-
Along Hwy. 24 just E of Antero Junction, 3

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Putney Gulch on 8-16, calling

Northern Goshawk-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-31, 2 juvs., one trying to catch Common Merganser

Ferruginous Hawk-
Along Hwy. 24 just E of Antero Junction, 2

White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, scat
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, about 14!, juvs. ,
sound recording

Spotted Sandpiper-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-11, 8-4

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 8-21, 8-3
Putney Gulch on 8-2
Dome Rock SWA on 8-2
Trail to Kuss, Moquito, Treasurevault 13ers on 8-3, M at 13,400 feet
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, 10,500 feet
Rainbow Gulch on 8-18
Austin Bluffs area on 8-27

Callliope Hummingbird-
Trail to Kuss, Moquito, Treasurevault 13ers on 8-3
Drift Peak Route on 8-24, at 11,750
Austin Bluffs area on 8-27, 8-21, 2 on 8-5

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-11, drumming
Rainbow Gulch on 8-18, juv. food begging
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-31, 2

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Putney Gulch on 8-2, 2
Putney Gulch on 8-16, sign

Cordilleran Flycatcher- sing on 8-3, sing on 8-6

Western Wood-pewee-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, singing
Rainbow Gulch on 8-11, singing
South Platte River near Lake George, 8-17, sang once
Rainbow Gulch on 8-18, sang a few times, 8-4 sing

Hammond’s Flycatcher-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, singing

Tree Swallow-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-4

Violet-green Swallow-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-11

Warbling Vireo-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10

Steller’s Jay-
Drift Peak Route on 8-24, at about 13,000

Black-billed Magpie-
Putney Gulch on 8-2, flock of 13

Common Raven
Putney Gulch on 8-2 and 7-25, many juv.s.calling

Gray Jay-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, at 11,000 feet
Putney Gulch on 8-16
Drift Peak Route on 8-24
Putney Gulch on 8-30

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Putney Gulch on 8-2
Rainbow Gulch on 8-11
Putney Gulch on 8-16
Putney Gulch on 8-30
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-31

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-11, juv.
Rainbow Gulch on 8-18

Mountain Bluebird-
Trail to Kuss, Moquito, Treasurevault 13ers on 8-3
South Platte River near Lake George, 8-17

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Putney Gulch on 8-2, calling

Hermit Thrush-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-31, calling, eating raspberries

American Robin- 8-15, juv.
Trail to Kuss, Moquito, Treasurevault 13ers on 8-3, above treeline,
small flock at about 12,000 feet

House Wren- 8-9, calling
Putney Gulch on 8-2
Rainbow Gulch on 8-4, calling
Rainbow Gulch on 8-11, juv.
Putney Gulch on 8-16
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, calling
Austin Bluffs area on 8-27, calling
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-31, calling

Rock Wren- 8-9
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, at 12,000 feet

American Dipper
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, Wheeler Lake

Black-capped Chickadee-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, at 9500 feet

Pygmy Nuthatch- Families return oin 8-11

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Putney Gulch on 8-2
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10
Putney Gulch on 8-16
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17
Putney Gulch on 8-30
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-31

White-breasted Nuthatch- 8-30, 2 on 8-11
Putney Gulch on 8-2, juvs.
Putney Gulch on 8-16

Brown Creeper- 8-7, 8-10, 8-2, 8-9
Putney Gulch on 8-2
Rainbow Gulch on 8-4, singing
Putney Gulch on 8-30
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-31, singing

American Pipit-
Trail to Kuss, Moquito, Treasurevault 13ers on 8-3
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, Wheeler LAke
Drift Peak Route on 8-24

Horned Lark-
Trail to Kuss, Moquito, Treasurevault 13ers on 8-3, ims.

Western Tanager-
Rainbow Gulch on 8-18, called a few times

Common Yellowthroat-
Putney Gulch on 8-16

Orange-crowned Warbler
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, singing
Rainbow Gulch on 8-18

Wilson’s Warbler-
Putney Gulch on 8-2
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, calling, singing
Drift Peak Route on 8-24, calling

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 8-9 calling, 8-21, 8-16
Putney Gulch on 8-2, calling
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, calling
Rainbow Gulch on 8-11
Putney Gulch on 8-16
South Platte River near Lake George, 8-17
Putney Gulch on 8-30, calling
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-31, calling

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Putney Gulch on 8-16

Black-headed Grosbeak-
Putney Gulch on 8-2, imm. singing

Green-tailed Towhee-
Dome Rock SWA on 8-2, imm.
Putney Gulch on 8-16

White-crowned Sparrow-
Trail to Kuss, Moquito, Treasurevault 13ers on 8-3, singing
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, singing

Chipping Sparrow- 8-21
Rainbow Gulch on 8-4
Putney Gulch on 8-16
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, just above treeline
Putney Gulch on 8-30

Brewers Sparrow-
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17, over 12,000 feet

Vesper Sparrow-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, 9000 feet

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, sang once

Dark-eyed Junco- juv. on 8-16
Putney Gulch on 8-2, singing

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Austin Bluffs area on 8-27, flock

Red-winged Blackbird- sing on 8-2

Evening Grosbeak- 8-14, 8-15, 8-11, 8-21, 8-3, 8-6
Putney Gulch on 8-2, small flock

Pine Siskin- 8-3, 8-9
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17
Drift Peak Route on 8-24, at 11,750

Lesser Goldfinch-
Austin Bluffs area on 8-27, flock

Pine Grosbeak-
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10, at 11,750 feet

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Trail to Kuss, Moquito, Treasurevault 13ers on 8-3
Trail to Whitney Peak on 8-10
Route to Clinton, McClellan, Traver 13ers on 8-17

Red Crossbill- 8-3M,2F,2J on 8-4

Pine Squirrel
Putney Gulch on 8-2, carrying cone

Abert’s Squirrel- 8-9

July 2020

Golden Eagle-
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27, summit area

Ferruginoous Hawk-
Near Hartsel on 7-27

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Putney Gulch, 7-21, diving at a Mountain Chickadee
Austin Bluffs area on 7-25

Cooper’s Hawk-
31st St. in Colo Spgs, 7-4
30th and Fontanero on 7-18

Spotted Sandpiper-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

Broad-tailed Hummingbird-
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Austin Bluffs area on 7-2, 7-16
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27, male at about 12,500 feet
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28, display dive

Rufous Hummingbird- 7-23, FOS
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19 and 7-20, FOS
Austin Bluffs area on 7-24
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

Callliope Hummingbird- 7-28
Austin Bluffs area on 7-23, FOS
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

Red-naped Sapsucker- 7-19
Putney Gulch, 7-5, nesting in large willow
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, druming on metal fence gate
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

Cordilleran Flycatcher- 7-5, singing, 7-7, 7-26, 7-19, 7-18, 7-17,
sing on 7-28, 7-30, 7-31, 7-12
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing, 7-2
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-21, singing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19 and 7-20
Fountain Creek Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 7-26, singing
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27

Hammond’s Flycatcher-
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27, calling in response to camera shutter noise

Western Wood-Pewee-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing
Fountain Creek Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 7-26, singing

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-14 singing, 7-28 calling

Say’s Phoebe-
Austin Bluffs area on 7-24, singing

Violet-green Swallow-
Fountain Creek Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 7-26, singing
Green Mountain Falls, 7-26

Barn Swallow
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing

Warbling Vireo- 7-2
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28, calling

Pinyon Jay-
Near Buena Vista on 7-6, about 15 flock

Clark’s Nutcracker- 7-29
Putney Gulch, 7-5
Putney Gulch, 7-21

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-21, singing
Putney Gulch, 7-21, singing
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28, singing

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing
Putney Gulch, 7-21, singing
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27, small flock

Western Bluebird-
Fountain Creek Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 7-26, singing

Townsend’s Solitaire- 7-28
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing

Hermit Thrush-
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27, juv.
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

American Pipit-
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing

House Wren-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

Rock Wren-
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing, above treeline

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 7-23, 7-25, 7-19, 7-30
Putney Gulch, 7-5
Austin Bluffs on 7-3, 7-4

White-breasted Nuthatch- 7-23, 7-25, 7-19
Austin Bluffs area on 7-24

Brown Creeper-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19 and 7-20
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27

American Pipit-
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27

Western Tanager-
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28, calling

Wilson’s Warbler-
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

Yellow Warbler-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-21, singing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28, singing

Black-headed Grosbeak-
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing

Spotted Towhee-
Austin Bluffs area on 7-24, 7-25

Green-tailed Towhee-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 7-7, singing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

Chipping Sparrow- 7-5 singing, sing on 7-10, 7-12
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28, flocking

Song Sparrow-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-26
Fountain Creek Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 7-26, singing

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing
Putney Gulch, 7-21, singing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28

White-crowned Sparrow-
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing

Brewer’s Blackbird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, food items

Western Meadowlark-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing

Evening Grosbeak- 7-30, a few on 7-12
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19 and 7-20, flock
Green Mountain Falls on 7-26, small flock

Pine Siskin- 7-23, 7-19, 7-18, 7-28, 7-30
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6

Lesser Goldfinch-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-19 and 7-20
Austin Bluffs area on 7-23

American Goldfinch-
Austin Bluffs area on 7-23

Pine Grosbeak-
Trail to Mount Oklahoma on 7-27, singing at 11,750 feet

Cassin’s Finch-
Putney Gulch, 7-5, singing

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Trail to Grizzly Peak and Mount Garfield on 7-6, singing

Red Crossbill- 8-3M,2F,2J on 5-4
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-7, singing

Mule Deer
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 7-28, swimming across narrow part of Rampart Res.

June 2020

Great Blue Heron-
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-23

Turkey Vulture-
South Catamount Res. on 6-16

Bald Eagle-
South Catamount Res. on 6-30, adult

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Austin Bluffs Area on 6-19
Near 30th St. and Fontanero in Colo Spgs on 6-20

Cooper’s Hawk-
Austin Bluffs Area on 6-20

Prairie Falcon-
Garden of the Gods on 6-28

White-winged Dove-
Pueblon on 6-8

Band-tailed Pigeon-
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21

Broad-tailed Hummingbird-
Austin Bluffs Area, 6-10
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Austin Bluffs Area on 6-19
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23

White-throated Swift-
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8
Garden of the Gods on 6-28- lots

Downy Woodpecker-

Red-naped Sapsucker- 6-2
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, drumming on fence gate
Putney Gulch, 6-23, singing

Cordilleran Flycatcher- 6-26, 6-27, 6-2, 6-15, 6-18, 6-19, 6-20
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, calling

Dusky Flycatcher-
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing

Western Wood-Pewee-
La Veta on 6-15, singing
South Catamount Res. on 6-16, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-23, singing

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
South Catamount Res. on 6-16, singing
South Catamount Res. on 6-30, singing

Warbling Vireo- 6-25, 6-22, 6-26, 6-2
La Veta on 6-8, 6-15, singing
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
Putney Gulch, 6-23, singing
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-30, singing

Tree Swallow-
South Catamount Res. on 6-9

Gray Jay-
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15

Clark’s Nutcracker-
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
La Veta on 6-8
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing
Putney Gulch, 6-23, singing

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8, singing
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing
South Catamount Res. on 6-16, singing

Western Bluebird- 6-14, 6-1

Hermit Thrush-
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8, singing
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing
South Catamount Res. on 6-16, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
Putney Gulch, 6-23, singing
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-30, singing

Swainson’s Thrush-
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing

Townsend’s Solitaire-
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8, in rocky alpine habitat, above 12,500 feet

American Robin-
Austin Bluffs area on 6-3, fledging young

House Wren- 6-28, 6-25, 6-26, 6-27, 6-19 FOS singing, 6-20
La Veta on 6-8, 6-15, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-30, singing

Gray Catbird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-23, singing

Rock Wren-
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8, singing, above 12,000 feet
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing, around 12,500 feet

Mountain Chickadee
Austin Bluffs area on 6-3, singing, 6-19 singing

Bushtits-
Austin Bluffs Area on 6-19

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 6-2
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23

White-breasted Nuthatch- 6-28, 6-14, 6-25, 6-22, 6-5, 6-6, 6-7, 6-2, 6-18, 6-20

Brown Creeper-
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8, singing
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing

American Pipit-
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing, displaying
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21
South Catamount Res. on 6-9

Western Tanager- 6-27, 6-2, 6-1
La Veta on 6-8, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Pikes Peak Highway gate on 6-30, singing

Wilson’s Warbler-
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Near Cuchara on 6-15, singing
Pikes Peak Highway Entrance on 6-16
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
Pikes Peak Highway gate on 6-30, singing

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 6-2
La Veta on 6-8
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing
South Catamount Res. on 6-16, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
South Catamount Res. on 6-30, singing

Yellow Warbler-
La Veta on 6-8, 6-15, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-23, singing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Cucharas Creek on 6-15, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-30, singing

Black-headed Grosbeak- 6-28, 6-9, 2 on 6-7, 6-27, 6-2
La Veta on 6-8
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
Pikes Peak Highway gate on 6-30, singing

Green-tailed Towhee- 6-2
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing

Chipping Sparrow- 6-2, 6-1, 6-15
West Spanish Peak Trail on 6-8, singing
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing

White-crowned Sparrow-
La Veta on 6-8, singing
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Putney Gulch, 6-14, singing
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, singing, displaying
Cascade Creek Trail, 6-16, singing
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21, singing
Dome Rock SWA on 6-23, singing
Putney Gulch, 6-23, singing
Pikes Peak Highway on 6-30, singing

Bullock’s Oriole-
Garden of the Gods on 6-28

Evening Grosbeak-
Putney Gulch, 6-14
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15

Pine Siskin- 6-14, 6-22, 6-17, 6-9, 6-7, 6-6, 6-2, 6-19
Putney Gulch, 6-14
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15

Lesser Goldfinch-
Austin Bluffs Area on 6-19

Cassin’s Finch- 6-9, 6-2, 6-1, singing 6-19

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Trail to Mount Taylor A on 6-21

Red Crossbill- 6-14, 6-22, 6-3, 6-7, 6-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-19
Putney Gulch, 6-14
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, flock of 20+
Putney Gulch, 6-23, singing

Historical reports from Divide area-
Double-crested Cormorant
Tundra Swan
White-faced Ibis
American Avocet
Green-winged Teal
Blue-winged Teal
Great Egret
Snowy Egret

Abert’s Squirrel- one on 6-14

Bighorn Sheep-
Trinchera Peak Trail on 6-15, herd of about 40

American Mink
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-23, male climbed out of river
and up into tree

May 2020

Horned Grebe-
Catamount Lake on 5-12, new species for county

Lesser Scaup-
Leadville, May 17, FOS

Swainson’s Hawk-
Near Buena Vista on 5-17

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Highlands Ranch, 5-30

Cooper’s Hawk-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10
Tennessee Pass on 5-17

Osprey
Near Breckenridge on May 3

Dusky Grouse-
Tennessee Pass on 5-17
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, sign

Northern Bobwhite-
Report from Woodland Park on 5-15, for last 6 months, pair, then male
only, likely pet or escapee

Spotted Sandpiper-
South Catamount Lake on 5-19, FOS

Wilson’s Snipe-
Near Tennessee Pass on 5-17, calling, Mitchell Creek

California Gull-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10

Mourning Dove- 5-18, 5-25, FOS 5-9
Aiken Canyon on 5-11
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Broad-tailed Hummingbird-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, females
Aiken Canyon on 5-11
Tennessee Pass on 5-17
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24
Highlands Ranch on 5-30
Templeton Trail, 5-31

Black-chinned Hummingbird-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, 2 near parking lot
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24

White-throated Swift-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, FOS
Templeton Trail, 5-31

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Near Breckenridge on May 3, singing

Says Phoebe-
Highlands Ranch on 5-30, singing

Western Wood-Pewee
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Cordilleran Flycatcher- 5-20, singing, FOS
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing
Highlands Ranch on 5-30, singing

Dusky Flycather-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, singing
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, singing
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Western Kingbird-
Colo Spgs on 5-11, FOS

Violet-green Swallow-
Highlands Ranch on 5-30

Tree Swallow-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10
Near Tennessee Pass on 5-17
Templeton Trail, 5-31

Barn Swallow-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10

Plumbeous Vireo-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, singing, FOS
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, many, singing

Warbling Vireo- sing on 5-30, FOS
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, FOS
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Blue Jay-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
Templeton Trail, 5-31

Gray Jay-
Tennessee Pass on 5-17

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Putney Gulch Trail on 5-18
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Green Mountain Falls on 5-2, singing, 5-4
Near Breckenridge on May 3, singing
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, singing
Cascade on 5-12, singing
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, singing
Putney Gulch Trail on 5-18, singing
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, FOS, singing
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Bushtit-
Austoin Bluffs on 5-20, with juvs.

Western Bluebird-
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Mountain Bluebird-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, nesting

American Robin-
Austin Bluffs, on eggs on 5-13, feeding young on 5-20

Hermit Thrush- 1 singing on 5-20, FOS
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, FOS
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, calling
Putney Gulch Trail on 5-18, singing
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, calling

Gray Catbird-
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Sage Thrasher
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, singing, FOS

American Pipit-
Near Tennessee Pass on 5-17, FOS, Mitchell Creek

House Wren-
Green Mountain Falls on 5-8, FOS, singing, 5-4
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Rock Wren-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, singing

Canyon Wren-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing

American Dipper-
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24

Black-capped Chickadee-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 5-15, 5-20, 5-5, 5-1
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10
Aiken Canyon on 5-11
Putney Gulch Trail on 5-18
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

White-breasted Nuthatch- 5-11, 5-1

Brown Creeper-
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, singing
Putney Gulch Trail on 5-18

American Pipit-
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Western Tanager- FOS on 5-13 singing, calling on 5-16, 5-21 singing, 5-20
Pikes Peak Highway on 5-19, calling
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, FOS, singing
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Wilson’s Warbler-
Putney Gulch Trail on 5-18, FOS, singing

Ovenbird-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, FOS, 3 singing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing, FOS
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Yellow-rumped Warbler- FOS on 5-14, singing
Green Mountain Falls on 5-2, 5-4
Near Breckenridge on May 3, singing
Bunea Vista, 5-10, singing
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, singing, Myrtles, Audubons
Aiken Canyon on 5-11
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, singing, Myrtles
Putney Gulch Trail on 5-18, singing
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Yellow Warbler-
FOS Buena Vista on 5-17
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing
Highlands Ranch on 5-30, singing

Orange-crowned Warbler
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing, FOS
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Black-throated Gray WArbler-
Austin Bluffs on 5-15, sing

Black-headed Grosbeak- 1M on 5-4, FOS 5-2, 1M on 5-12, 5-18, 2M,1F
(FOS), 1 M on 5-24, 5-25, 5-21, 5-14, 5-13, 2 on 5-25, 5-26 singing
Green Mountain Falls on 5-8
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing
Cascade on 5-12, singing
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Rose-breasted Grosbeak-
Report from Woodland Park on 5-15, uncommon migrant

Spotted Towhee-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing
Highlands Ranch, 5-30, singing
Templeton Trail, 5-31, singing

Green-tailed Towhee- sing on 5-27, sing on 5-29
Green Mountain Falls on 5-8, FOS, singing
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10

Chipping Sparrow- 1 on 5-12, 5-15, 5-18, 5-14, 3 on 5-11, singing on
5-4 (FOS), on on 5-6
Green Mountain Falls on 5-8, singing
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, singing
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing

Brewer’s Sparrow-
Twin Lakes Reservoir on 5-10, many, singing, FOS
Near Tennessee Pass on 5-17, flock of 4

Vesper Sparrow-
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, singing
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, singing

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, FOS, singing
Putney Gulch Trail on 5-18, singing

White-crowned Sparrow-
Leadville, May 17, FOS, singing
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Lark Bunting- report from Divide on 5-15, uncommon migrant
Report from Divide on 5-14

Brown-headed Cowbird- M on 5-21, 5-3 FOS

Red-winged Blackbird- 1 singing on 5-12
Green Mountain Falls on 5-8, singing

Brewer’s Blackbird
Woodland Park on 5-8

Bullocks’s Oriole
Aiken Canyon on 5-11, FOS

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 5-7, M on 5-11, 5-15
Green Mountain Falls on 5-2, 5-4
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24, singing

Pine Siskin- a few on 5-4, some on 5-11, about 8 on 5-11, 5-12, a few
on 5-14, 5-15 (juvs?), 12 pn 5-18, 8 on 5-19, small flock on 5-25,
5-21, 5-14, 5-13, 5-6, 8 on 5-5, 6 on 5-1, 5-26, 5-8
Green Mountain Falls on 5-2

Lesser Goldfinch-
Highlands Ranch on 5-30
Templeton Trail, 5-31

American goldfinch- 1M breeding on 5-18

Pine Grosbeak-
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, singing

Cassin’s Finch- 1F on 5-12, singin on 5-18, sing on 5-26
Tennessee Pass on 5-17, singing

Red Crossbill- 8-3M,2F, 2J on 5-4, a few on 5-7, some with juvs. oni
5-11. a few on 5-12, 5-14, 6 on 5-18, some on 5-19, 5-25, 5-21, 5-20,
5-13, 6 on 5-5, 5-1, 5-26
Aiken Canyon on 5-11
Greenhorn Trail on 5-24

Snowshoe Hare- on May 3 saw my first all white pelage, ran across
highway near Hoosier Pass, looked odd and abvious in the snow free
landscape.

Frogs croaking, near Tennessee Pass on 5-17

April 2020

FOS = First of Season for returning migrants

Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-19

Bald Eagle-
Near Manitou Lake on 4-7

Prairie Falcon-
Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, pair calling

Scaled Quail
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, flock of about 15

Ring-billed Gull- small flock flyover on 4-15, new species for yard area

Mourning Dove-
Austin Bluffs Area, 4-18, FOS, singing
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, singing

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Austin Bluffs Area

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- FOS on 4-26
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, FOS
Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23

White-throated Swift-
Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, FOS

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Missouri Gulch on 4-27, many calling, drumming

Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS on 4-26

Say’s Phoebe-
Austin Bluffs Area on 4-25, FOS, singing

Blue Jay
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
Austin Bluffs Area
Near Hwy. 9 and CR 11, about 15 miles NW of Canon City
Xeriscape Garden on Mesa Ave. in Colo Spgs on 4-1

Common Raven-
Austin Bluffs Area

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- FOS on 4-27, singing
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, singing
Missouri Gulch on 4-27, singing
S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-3, FOS

Western Bluebird- F at BB on 4-21
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, flock of 5!

American Robin-
Austin Bluffs Area, nest building on 4-25

CURVE-BILLED THRASHER
Report from an open area in Florissant of a pair visiting a feeder
since September, last seen on 4-13

Canyon Wren
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19

Black-capped Chickadee
Missouri Gulch on 4-27
Austin Bluffs Area, singing on 4-6

Mountain Chickadee
Singing and nest building in late April in Colo Spgs at Austin Bluffs
Area and at 30th St. and Fillmore

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 4-9, 1 on 4-15, 2 on 4-16, 1 on 4-18,
4-26, 4-12, 4-27, 4-5
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19
Missouri Gulch on 4-27

White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 4-16, 4-7
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19
Missouri Gulch on 4-27

Brown Creeper-
Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12
Missouri Gulch on 4-27, singing

Bushtit-
Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19
Austin Bluffs Area

Western Tanager- calling on 4-21?
calling at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-20?

Virginia’s Warbler-
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, FOS, 1 singing

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23, FOS

Chipping Sparrow- FOS on 4-26

Dark-eyed Junco-
Gray-headed- 22 on 4-16, 20 on 4-3
Pink-sided- g2 on 4-3
Oregon- 1 on 4-15
Slate-colored- 1 on 4-18

Yellow-headed Blackbird-
Colo Spgs on 4-13, FOS

Common Grackle
Austin Bluffs Area on 4-6, FOS

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time
Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19
Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23
Xeriscape Garden on Mesa Ave. in Colo Spgs on 4-1

Lesser Goldfinch-
Austin Bluffs Area, early April

Cassin’s Finch- some around most of the time
Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12

Red Crossbill- some around most of the time, juvs. on 4-15
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19
Missouri Gulch on 4-27

American Mink- lots of tracks along S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-3

March 2020

Turkey Vulture-
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, FOS

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-17, 1 im.

Prairie Falcon-
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16, calling

Wild Turkey
Small flcok flyover Hwy. 24 near Cascade on 3-23

Sandhill Crane- Flock flyover on 3-29 of about 500! Heard them calling
and took a while to find them, directly overhead at high altitude,
playfully swirling around in flocks, slowly moving northward

Williamson’s Sapsucker-
Watermelon Rock Trail along Ramprt Rd. on 3-29, FOS

Steller’s Jay- flock of 5 on 3-27

Blue Jay
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, 3

Gray Jay-
Watermelon Rock Trail along Ramprt Rd. on 3-29, at about 9000 feet

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Dome Rock SWA on 3-17
S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18

Mountain Chickadee- started singing on 3-12

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30

Bushtit-
small flock on 3-23 at Phelans Nursery
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30

Townsend’s Solitaire
singing, Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16
Dome Rock SWA on 3-17, singing

Western Bluebird- FOS on 3-28

Mountain Bluebird-
Upper Williams Canyon, a few, 3-16, FOS
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-17
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30

American Robin- FOS on 3-11, singing on 3-25
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, over 100 along loop trail

American Dipper
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-3, singing

Canyon Wren
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16, calling
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, calling

PACIFIC WREN
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16, 2 calling, brief singing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time
Rainbow Gulch on 3-7
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16
Dome Rock SWA on 3-17
S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30

White-breasted Nuthatch-
Rainbow Gulch on 3-7
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16

Brown Creeper- 1 on 3-29
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16
Dome Rock SWA on 3-17, singing
S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, singing

Spotted Towhee-
singing, Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, lots singing

Song Sparrow-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-17, singing

Dark-eyed Junco-
Gray-headed- 20 on 3-21
Pink-sided- a few around some of the time
Oregon- 1 around some of the time
Slate-colored- 1 on 3-3, 3-29

Red-winged Blackbird- many singing on 3-27 at Manitou Lake

Evening Grosbeak- 1M on 3-23, 2 on 3-22, a few on 3-21, 3-16, 3-28

Pine Siskin- small to large flocks around most of the time, 16 on 3-18,
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16
S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30
Dome Rock SWA on 3-17

Pine Grosbeak-
S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18, at about 9000 feet
Watermelon Rock Trail along Ramprt Rd. on 3-29, at about 9000 feet

Cassin’s Finch- occ. large singing flocks in AM, a few around some of the time

Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time, 20 on 3-13
on 3-27 at Manitou Lake
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16
Dome Rock SWA on 3-17
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-17
S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18
Along Ramprt Rd. on 3-29
Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, small flock

Mourning Cloak Butterfly
Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16, FOS

Abert’s Squirrel-
Along Rampart Rd. on 3-18

February 2020

Bald Eagle-
1 maybe 2 ads. and 1 subadult, chasing each other, along South Platte
River near Lake George on 2-3
2 ad., 1 im. along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-17

American Kestrel
Near Centenniel Dr and Garden of Gods Pkwy on 2-27

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 2-10

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- in Colo. Spgs. near Northgate Blvd. E of I-25 on 2-11

Gray Jay-
along FS 363 NW of Divide on 2-15, at about 9000 feet

Clark’s Nutcracker-
A few along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1

Common Raven-
Repeated sightings in Feb. near Marksheffel and Woodmen in eastern Colo Spgs
Lion Village in Colo Spgs on 2-4

American Dipper-
along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-17, singing

Horned Lark
Repeated sightings in Feb. near Marksheffel and Woodmen in easter Colo Spgs

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 or 2 around most of the time
Lovell Ridge on 2-16
along FS 363 NW of Divide on 2-15
White Gulch on 2-8
along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1
at White Gulch on 2-2

White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 2-9
along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1
at White Gulch on 2-2

Brown Creeper-
White Gulch on 2-8

Spotted Towhee-
Calling along Foothills Trail, Garden of the Gods on 2-22

Dark-eyed Junco- singing on 2-23
Pink-sided- some around most of the time
Oregon- 1 on 2-28, 2-17, 2-10, 2-29
Slate-colored- 1 on 2-28, 2-23, 2-19, 2-10
Gray-headed X Pink-sided hybrid- 1 on 2-10

Red-winged Blackbird
along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-17, singing

Pine Siskin- small to large flocks around most of the time
Lovell Ridge on 2-16
along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1
Rockledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods on 2-22

Pine Grosbeak-
along FS 363 NW of Divide on 2-15, at about 9000 feet

House Finch- unusual partial albino F with totally white head on 2-3,
18 on 2-25, singing on 2-10

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around some of the time, singing on 2-24,
18 on 2-10
Some along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1, some singing

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch- Report of a flock of about 40 in Woodland
Park on Feb. 10, an unusual sighting for Woodland.

Red Crossbill- some sightings
Some along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-3
along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-17
Lovell Ridge on 2-16
Many along CR51 eating grit on 2-15
White Gulch on 2-8
Many along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1, about 50 total
at White Gulch on 2-2

Abert’s Squirrel
4 chasing each other around and calling at White Gulch on 2-2

January 2020

Golden Eagle-
2 at summit area of Signal Butte on 12-22

Cooper’s Hawk-
Carefree Village in Colo Spgs on 12-26, 12-29, 12-30, 12-31

Scaled Quail
4 near Peterson AFB in Colo Spgs on 1-22

Belted Kingfisher-
Ice Lake area at USAFA on 12-26

Great Horned Owl- Calling on 1-15

Downy Woodpecker- 1-21

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Sign on Dewey Mountain Trail on 1-1

Steller’s Jay-
Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26
Near Falcon in eastern Colorado Springs on 1-15

Black-billed Magpie-
flock of about 40 mobbing Red-tailed Hawk at open sapce next to Lions
Village in Colo Spgs on 1-31

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Vayhinger Trail on 1-4
Dewey Mountain-Bratton Loop Hike on 1-1
Horesethief Park Area on 1-11
Near Signal Butte on 1-18
White and Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-19

Common Raven-
Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26

American Robin-
Singing at Carefree Village in Colo Spgs on 12-31

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Calling along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26
Calling at open sapce next to Lions Village in Colo Spgs on 1-31

Black-capped Chickadee
Singing at Carefree Village in Colo Spgs on 12-31

Mountain Chickadee
Flock of 6 near Signal Butte on 1-18
Flock of 6 Along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25

Red-breasted Nuthatch- One or two around some of the time
Vayhinger Trail on 1-4
Calling along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26
Dewey Mountain-Bratton Loop Hike on 1-1
Horesethief Park Area on 1-11
About 20 near Signal Butte on 1-18
White and Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-19
Some along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25
A few along Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-26

White-breasted Nuthatch- 1-21
Vayhinger Trail on 1-4
One Along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25

Pygmy Nuthatch-
Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26

Bushtit
Small flock at Carefree Village Townhomes in Colo Spgs on 12-31

Brown Creeper-
Horesethief Park Area on 1-11

Cedar Waxwing-
Carefree Village Townhomes in Colo Spgs- 14 on 1-2, 8 on 12-29 and 12-31

Spotted Towhee-
Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26

Song Sparrow-
Calling along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26

Dark-eyed Junco- 18 on 12-28
Pink-sided- a few around most of the time
Slate-colored- one or two around some of the time
Oregon- 1 on 1-6, 12-29
White-winged- 1 on 12-28, 1-28
1 along Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-26

Evening Grosbeak- 1M on 1-8, 8 flyover on 1-5, 3 on 1-3, 1M on 1-9
Flock of about 8 Near Signal Butte on 1-18
A few along Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-26

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time
Horesethief Park Area on 1-11
Along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25

American Goldfinch-
2  along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26

Pine Grosbeak-
Horesethief Park Area at around 10,000 feet on 1-11

House Finch- 13 on 1-6, 10 on 1-23

Cassin’s Finch- small to large flocks around some of the time,  About
40 (25F,15M) on 1-21!
1F on Dewey Mountain-Bratton Loop Hike on 1-1
Along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25

Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time
Vayhinger Trail on 1-4
Flock of about 12 and 10 along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice
Lake on 12-26
Horesethief Park Area on 1-11
Along Cty. Rd. 51 near Divide many small flosck along road eating grit on 1-18
About 20 near Signal Butte on 1-18
White and Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-19
Many along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25
Some along Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-26

Bobcat- tracks on 1-28

December 2019

Yard area was mostly devoid of birds from late November to late
December, presumably because of the wet year of 2019 that produced a
lot of seed and cone crops so there was a lot of natural food
available. The “regulars” started to return to the yard area in late
December.

Downy Woodpecker-
Ute Valley park on 11-28, drumming

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Ute Pass Trail on 12-7
Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8
Mule Creek Trail on 12-21
Signal Butte Area on 12-22

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
Ute Valley Park on 11-28
Ute Pass Trail on 12-7

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Ute Valley park on 11-28, calling
Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8, calling

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1F on 12-15, 1 on 12-14, 12-1, 12-21, 12-19
Mule Creek Trail on 12-21
Ute Valley on 11-28
Ute Pass Trail on 12-7
Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8, 12-15

White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 12-9, 12-6, 12-8

Brown Creeper-
Ute Pass Trail on 12-7
Mule Creek Trail on 12-21

Spotted Towhee-
Ute Valley park on 11-28, calling

Dark-eyed Junco-
Pink-sided- 1 on 12-15, 12-14, 4 on 12-12, 1 on 12-9, 2 on 12-6, 1 on
12-18, 12-22, 12-21, 12-19
Slate-colored- 2 on 12-6, 1 on 12-19
White-winged- 1 on 12-19

Evening Grosbeak- Flock flyover of 26 on 12-12
Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8, flock of about 40, a few on 12-15

Pine Siskin- 1 on 12-8, 3 on 12-18
Ute Pass Trail on 12-7

House Finch- 5 on 12-15

Red Crossbill- A few on 12-9, 12-5, 12-3, 12-1, 12-21
Crystal Res., 12-3
Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8, many, 15 on 12-15
Mule Creek Trail on 12-21
Signal Butte Area on 12-22

Abert’s Squirrel-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8

November 2019

Common Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6

Bald Eagle-
adult South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6

Cooper’s Hawk-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6

Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Dome Rock SWA on 11-6

Sandhill Crane
Small flock near Westcreek overnight at small frozen lake on 11-14

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
N of Poncha Springs on 11-16

Gray Jay-
Glen Cove on 11-5

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Glen Cove on 11-5
Dome Rock SWA on 11-6
Along Rainbow Trail W from Mears Junction on 11-16, at 9000 feet
Along Pikes Peak Highway on 11-19, at around 10,000 feet

Bushtit
Dome Rock SWA on 11-6, flock of 8

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Along Rainbow Trail W from Mears Junction on 11-16, singing and calling

Canyon Wren-
Dome Rock SWA on 11-6, calling

American Dipper-
3 on South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, territorial displays
1 along South Platte River near Lake George on 11-20

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 11-4, 11-6, 11-13
Palmer-Red Rocks Trail on 11-2
FS 717 Trail W of Woodland Park on 11-3
Dome Rock SWA on 11-6
White Gulch Trail on 11-17
Dome Rock SWA on 11-20

White-breasted Nuthatch- 11-14

Brown Creeper-
FS 717 Trail W of Woodland Park on 11-3
White Gulch Trail on 11-17
Dome Rock SWA on 11-20

Spotted Towhee-
Palmer-Red Rocks Trail on 11-2

Dark-eyed Junco-
Slate-colored- 1 on 11-1, 11-4, 11-15, 11-22
Pink-sided- 2 on 11-7, 11-22
Oregon- 1 on 11-7

Evening Grosbeak-
White Gulch Trail on 11-17

Pine Siskin-
Palmer-Red Rocks Trail on 11-2

House Finch-
Cassin’s Finch- 2M,1F on 11-22

Red Crossbill- 11-14, 11-6, 11-13
Palmer-Red Rocks Trail on 11-2
FS 717 Trail W of Woodland Park on 11-3
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6
Along Rainbow Trail W from Mears Junction on 11-16
Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-17
Along South Platte River near Lake George on 11-20

October 2019

Bald Eagle-
Imm. at Crystal Res. on 10-16

Osprey-
South Catamount Res. on 10-6
Rosemont Res. on 10-1

Killdeer-
South Catamount Res. on 10-6

Solitary Sandpiper-
Rosemont Res. on 10-1

Downy Woodpecker- 10-7, 10-4, 10-13, 10-18

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Along CO Trail from Jefferson Creek to Georgia Pass on 10-12

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Cascade on 10-13
Westcreek area on 10-24, 8200 feet

Gray Jay-
Along CO Trail from Jefferson Creek to Georgia Pass on 10-12 at around
11,000 feet
Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19 at
around 11,000 feet
Along CO Trail from Middle Fork Swan River to Red Trail at around 11,000 feet

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Forester Trail on 10-1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Forester Trail on 10-1
Lovell Gulch Trail  on 10-13
Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Along CO Trail from Jefferson Creek to Georgia Pass on 10-12
Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19

Mountain Bluebird- Flock flyover on 10-10
South Catamount Res. on 10-6

Hermit Thrush-
Forester Trail on 10-1

American Robin- 10-7, 10-8, 10-10

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Singing in Cascade on 10-13

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-5, 10-7, 10-8, 10-13, 10-20, 10-9
Many Along FS 379 Rd. on 10-1
Lovell Gulch Trail  on 10-13
Crystal Res. on 10-23
Along FS 717 trail W of Woodland Park on 10-27
Along Michigan Creek Road near Fairplay on 10-28

White-breasted Nuthatch- 10-7, 10-13, 10-18, 10-22
Lovell Gulch Trail  on 10-13
along FS 717 trail W of Woodland Park on 10-27

Brown Creeper-
Forester Trail on 10-1
Lovell Gulch Trail  on 10-13
Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19

European Starling- 10 on 10-10, 2 on 10-11

White-crowned Sparrow- 10-8

Dark-eyed Junco- high counts, 20 on 10-28 during storm, 25 on 10-29
Pink-sided- 1 on 10-10, 10-15, 10-18, 10-28, 10-29, 10-30t, 10-31
Slate-colored- 1 on 10-22, 10-24, 10-29, 10-30,
White-winged- 1 on 10-22
Oregon- 2 on 10-24, 1 on 10-25, 10-27, 10-28, 2 on 10-29, 1 on 10-30, 10-31

Red-winged Blackbird- 2 on 10-22

Pine Siskin- small flocks around most of the time, disappeared after
heavy snows in late Oct.
Forester Trail on 10-1
Along FS 379 Rd. on 10-1, 3 large flocks totaling over 100

Pine Grosbeak-
Near Georgia Pass at about 11,800 feet on 10-12
Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19, at
around 10,000 and 11,000 feet

Cassin’s Finch- 1M on 10-15, 3 (2F,1M) on 10-18, 1F on 10-20, 2 F on
10-21, 1M on 10-22

House Finch- 18 on 10-20

Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, 10-15 about 8
incl, streaked juv., disappeared after heavy snows in late Oct.
South Catamount Res. on 10-6
Forester Trail on 10-1
Crystal Res. on 10-23
Small flocks along FS 717 trail W of Woodland Park on 10-27
Along CO Trail from Middle Fork Swan River to Red Trail at around 11,000 feet

September 2019

Pied-billed Grebe
Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14

Common Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 9-7

American Coot
Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14

Bald Eagle-
Catching fish at South Catamount Res. on 9-19, adult

Golden Eagle-
Subadult Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La
Garita Wilderness on 9-13

Red-tailed Hawk-
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3 at 13,500 feet

Sharp-shiined Hawk
Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita
Wilderness on 9-13, above treeline repeatedly attacking raven and
spiraling together downward like dogfighting aircraft
Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14

Cooper’s Hawk-
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3, cruising low over
tundra at 12,500 feet

Northern Harrier-
Two at Dome Lakes SWA area on 9-13

Prairie/Peregrine Falcon
Along route to Santa Fe Peak on 9-23

Osprey-
Manitou Lake on 9-7, 2

White-tailed Ptarmigan
Feathers Along route to Santa Fe Peak on 9-23

Spotted Sandpiper-
Manitou Lake on 9-7

Belted Kingfisher-
Fairplay area on 9-3
Manitou Lake on 9-7
Green Mountain Falls on 9-20
South Platte River near Lake George on 9-24

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 9-6
Cochetopa Canyon on 9-14

Callliope Hummingbird- 9-6, 9-9, 9-10, 9-16

Downy Woodpecker- 9-27

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14

Williamson’s Sapsucker- im. M on 9-27, 9-9

Western Wood-Pewee-
Manitou Lake on 9-7, singing

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3, squeaky song of juv.

Barn Swllow- 9-4
Manitou Lake on 9-7

Steller’s Jay- 4 on 9-6

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Green Mountain Falls on 9-20, 9-17

Blue Jay
Green Mountain Falls on 9-20

Gray Jay-
Quandary Peak trailhead on 9-3
Around 11,000 feet Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH
in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13
Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14
Around 11,500 feet Along route to Santa Fe Peak on 9-23

Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-6
At Dome Rock SWA on 9-24

Common Raven-
Flock of 24 Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La
Garita Wilderness on 9-13

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 9-19, 9-21 sang a few times
Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita
Wilderness on 9-13

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita
Wilderness on 9-13

Mountain Bluebird-
Near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14
South Catamount Res. on 9-17

Hermit Thrush-
Calling near Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-13

Townsend’s Solitaire- 1 juv. on 9-6

American Robin- 9-27, 9-29
Flocking along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La
Garita Wilderness on 9-13
Flocking Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14
Singing in Green Mountain Falls on 9-20

Gray Catbird
Manitou Lake on 9-7, calling

House Wren-
Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita
Wilderness on 9-13, near TH at about 10,000 feet

Mountain Chickadee
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3, singing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 9-27, 9-22, 9-21, 9-6, 9-9, 9-15, 9-10, 9-16, 9-30
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3
Manitou Lake on 9-7
Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8
Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14
Occ. singing Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14
Green Mountain Falls on 9-20
Dome Rock SWA on 9-24
South Catamount Res. on 9-17
Crystal Res. on 9-19, 9-12, 9-18, 9-3

White-breasted Nuthatch- One or two around some of the time
Manitou Lake on 9-7

Brown Creeper-
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3

Horned Lark
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3
Dome Lakes SWA area on 9-13
Near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14

American Pipit-
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3
Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita
Wilderness on 9-13
A few Along route to Santa Fe Peak on 9-23

Western Tanager-
Crystal Res. on 9-11

Wilson’s Warbler- 9-6
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3
Around 11,5000 feet Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH
in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13
AlongCochetopa Creek around 10,000 feet, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14
Green Mountain Falls on 9-20
Crystal Res. on 9-10

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 9-7, singing

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 9-27, 9-6, 9-9, 9-10
Manitou Lake on 9-7
Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8
Flocking Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La
Garita Wilderness on 9-13
Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14
Dome Rock SWA on 9-24
Crystal Res. on 9-19, 9-12, 9-11

Black-headed Grosbeak- 9-9

Green-tailed Towhee
Manitou Lake on 9-7
Near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14

Chipping Sparrow- im. on 9-22, 9-6, 9-9
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3
Manitou Lake on 9-7
Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8
Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14

White-crowned Sparrow- one on 9-27
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3, singing
Singing at treeline Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH
in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13

Vesper Sparrow-
Along road to Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13, flocking
Near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3
Manitou Lake on 9-7, singing
Singing Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La
Garita Wilderness on 9-13

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14
Crystal Res. on 9-18

Western Meadowlark
Singing near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14

Red-winged Blackbird
Manitou Lake on 9-7

Evening Grosbeak- 3 on 9-6, 9-9, 9-10, 9-16
Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8
South Catamount Res. on 9-17

Pine Siskin- 6 on 9-27, 9-24, 9-22, 10 on 9-6, 9-9, 9-15, 10 on 9-10, 9-16, 9-29
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3
Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14
South Catamount Res. on 9-17
Crystal Res. on 9-19

Lesser Goldfinch-
Manitou Lake on 9-7
Green Mountain Falls on 9-19 and 9-20

Pine Grosbeak-
Around 12,000 feet Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH
in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13

Cassin’s Finch- 2 (MF) on 9-27, 9-30

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3

Red Crossbill- juv. on 9-27, 9-24, 9-22, 9-21, 9-20, 9-6, 9-9, 9-15,
9-10, juvs. on 9-15, 9-16, 9-29
Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3
Manitou Lake on 9-7
Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8
Green Mountain Falls on 9-20
Keystone on 9-24
South Catamount Res. on 9-17
Crystal Res. on 9-3

White-winged Crossbill
Possible sighting in Westcreek on 9-24

Elk-
Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita
Wilderness on 9-13
near TH, bathing in large pool, large bull

Red Fox-
Keystone on 9-23

Abert’s Squirrel
South Platte River near Lake George on 9-24, collecting cones, 2
Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8

August 2019

Northern Goshawk- 1 on 8-29, chasing squirrels
Crystal Res. on 8-18 with bird prey item

Osprey
Along Arkansas River in Buena Vista on 8-23

Dusky Grouse-
Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, male with 3 juvs. around 11,700 feet

White-tailed Ptarmigan
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, feathers

Great Horned Owl- hooting on 8-21

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- around most of the time
Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, male trilling around 11,5000 feet
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27

Callliope Hummingbird- 8-22, 8-21, 8-13, 8-29, 8-30
Singing Crystal Res. on 8-5

Downy Woodpecker- 8-30

Red-naped Sapsucker-
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, drumming

Western Wood-Pewee- singing on 8-24, 8-28
Singing at Crystal Res. on 8-18

Olive-sided Flycatcher-
One along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-7

Warbling Vireo-
Singing Crystal Res. on 8-4, feeding juvs.

Steller’s Jay- absent until 8-13

Black-billed Magpie- 12 on 8-15, 16 on 8-20

Gray Jay-
Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, at 10,5000 feet

Clark’s Nutcracker- 8-28
Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, at 10,5000 feet
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, at treeline

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, small flock around 11,000 feet
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27

Western Bluebird- 8-13, juveniles on 8-3

House Wren-
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-8

Red-breasted Nuthatch- One or two around most of the time, more
abundant this year in Teller County
Crystal Res. on 8-17
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22
Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, calling at 11,000 feet

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time

Brown Creeper-
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-8, singing
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27

Western Tanager- 1F at bath on 8-24, calling all afternoon on 8-22

Wilson’s Warbler-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-8, singing
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, singing at treeline

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 8-21, 8-29
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-8, singing
Small flock behind Walmart on 8-28

Townsend’s Warbler-
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, in small mixed flock with
Yellow-rumped and Wilson’s, near Baldwin Gulch trailhead

Black-headed Grosbeak- 8-24 juv., 2F, 1M on 8-13, 8-20

Chipping Sparrow- 1 im on 8-28

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
singing at Putney gulch on 8-3, 8-8

Lark Sparrow
Small flock behind Walmart on 8-28

White-crowned Sparrow-
Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, singing at 11,700 feet
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, singing at treeline

Dark-eyed Junco- feeding juvenile Brown-headed Cowbird on 8-17 and
8-21, absent until 8-13, with juvs. on 8-13

Evening Grosbeak- 7 on 8-13 with juvs., Small flocks around most of the time

Pine Siskin- 8 on 8-13 with juvs., Small flocks around most of the time
Crystal Res. on 8-4

Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, seemed to be
everywhere in Teller County this year
Putney Gulch on 8-3, flock of over 100, also on 8-8
Crystal Res. on 8-4, 8-5, 8-17

Pine Grosbeak
Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, around 11,500 feet
Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, near treeline

House Sparrow- 1M on 8-24

American Mink
One along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-7

Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel- 8-24, 8-21, 8-19, 8-20, 8-13

July 2019, FOS = First of Season

Turkey Vulture- 7-18

Swainson’s Hawk-
Along Hwy. 24 in South Park on 7-5, 7-21

Osprey
Along Arkansas River near Buena Vista on 7-5
On a nest on power pole on S side of I-70 near Dotsero on 7-23

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Along Pikes Peak Highway on 7-6

Peregrine Falcon
Along Pikes Peak Highway at MM2, Camera Point on 7-3, circling overhead
Arches NP on 7-23

White-tailed Ptarmigan, good summer with many alpine sightings and
sign in June and July
Along route to Savage Peak on 7-5, 3 near summit
Scat  along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10

Spotted Sandpiper-
along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-9

California Gull
South Catamount Red. on 7-17

Mourning Dove- singing on 7-12, 7-4, juveniles and sang once or twice 7-31

White-throated Swift
Arches and Canyonlands NPs on 7-22 and 7-23

Broad-tailed Hummingbird-
Along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 at about 13,000 feet, above treeline
Along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10, male trilling at around 13,500 feet

Callliope Hummingbird- 7-30, FOS on 7-8, 7-29. One or two around most
of the time
Hotel Gulch on 7-2, FOS
Crystal Res. on 7-15

Rufous Hummingbird- FOS on 7-13, 7-16, 7-27. 7-20

Downy Woodpecker- 7-29

Red-naped Sapsucker- appear to be more abundant in Teller County this summer
Calling and drumming along Rampart Road on 7-2

Williamson’s Sapsucker- Appear to be less abundant in Teller County this summer
Calling at Hotel Gulch on 7-2

Ash-throated Flycatcher
Arches NP on 7-23

Western Wood-Pewee-
singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-9

Cordilleran Flycatcher-  singing in early July, calling thru end of month
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5
Calling at Crystal Res. on 7-7
Calling in Breckenridge on 7-23

Warbling Vireo- singing and calling on 7-20, 7-4, 7-6, calling on
7-21, 7-28, singing calling 7-29. Singing and calling some of the time
Singing at Crystal Reservoir on 7-1, 7-3, 7-7
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Black-billed Magpie- juvenile on 7-18

Clark’s Nutcracker- 7-20

American Crow- juvs. on 7-31

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5
Singing at Hoosier Pass on 7-10
Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Arches and Canyonlands NPs on 7-22 and 7-23

Mountain Chickadee- fledgling on 7-6
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5

Black-capped Chickadee
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Juniper Titmouse
Grandview Area, Canyonland NP on 7-22

Bushtit
Devils Garden area at Arches NP on 7-23

Western Bluebird- 7-19, at bath on 7-18, juv. at bath on 7-20, 7-16,
at bath on 7-11, 3 on 7-27

Mountain Bluebird-
Nesting at Crystal Reservoir under roof at gift shop

Hermit Thrush-
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5
Singing at Crystal Res. on 7-6
Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30, with food item

Townsend’s Solitaire
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5, above treeline at 13,000 feet

American Robin- singing on 7-12
Singing at Crystal Reservoir on 7-3
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5, with food item near treeline

American Pipit
Along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 in alpine
Singing along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10, displaying, nest
with nestlings

Horned Lark
Singing along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10, displaying

House Wren-
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 7-16Calling at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Calling at Hoosier Pass on 7-15

White-breasted Nuthatch- around some of the time

Pygmy Nuthatch- Typically common but very few in yard in early July,
likely busy with nesting activities

Brown Creeper-
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Western Tanager- singing on 7-13
Calling at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Wilson’s Warbler-
Singing near Missouri Lakes Trailhead on 7-5

Yellow-rumped Warbler- at bath on 7-2
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing at Crystal Reservoir on 7-3
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5
Singing at Hoosier Pass on 7-10
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Yellow Warbler-
singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-9

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing along Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 7-1
Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Black-headed Grosbeak- 3 on 7-28 (2M,1F), 7-20 M,
Singing along Rampart Road on 7-2

Spotted Towhee
Singing along Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 7-3, 7-1, 7-28

Green-tailed Towhee- singing on 7-12, seemed more abundant this year
in late spring-early summer, singing at a lot of areas in south
central CO

Chipping Sparrow-
Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5
Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

White-crowned Sparrow
Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5, near treeline
Singing along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10, near treeline
Singing Hoosier Pass area on 7-23

Black-throated Sparrow
Nesting and feeding young in Moab on 7-23, singing

Dark-eyed Junco- Typically common but very few in yard in July, likely
busy with nesting activities
Singing at Crystal Reservoir on 7-3, 7-6, 7-7

Brewer’s Blackbird-

Evening Grosbeak- absent, usually get juveniles in late July but
apparently nesting later this year

Pine Siskin- some around most of the time
Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Lesser Goldfinch-
along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-9

Cassin’s Finch- 1M on 7-18, 1F/im on 7-28

House Finch- singing on 7-19, 7-4, juvs. on 7-26

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 in alpine, nest distraction displays
Some along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10

Red Crossbill- some around all month, juveniles on 7-30
calling at Hotel Gulch on 7-2
Crystal Res. on 7-8
Rainbow Gulch on 7-30

Jackrabbit
Along Rampart Range Road on 7-2, first sighting in area

Snowhsoe Hare
Along route to Savage Peak on 7-5

Bighorn Sheep
About 12 along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10

June 2019, FOS = First of Season

American White Pelican
About 12 at Tarryall Reservoir on 6-1
About 6 at Wrights Reservoir on 6-19

White-tailed Ptarmigan
Along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14, 2 feeding on insects on snowfield
Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 in alpine, feeding on grasses
Scat on Red Mountain C on 6-29

Spotted Sandpiper-
Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7
Along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27

California Gull
Along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27

Band-tailed Pigeon- 6-15, second yard sighting, injured from predator attack
Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

White-throated Swift
Dome Rock SWA on 6-27

Broad-tailed Hummingbird-
Courthship display Dome Rock SWA on 6-27

Downy Woodpecker- 6-18, 6-25, 6-19
Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near
Guernsey Creek at about 9800 feet
Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6
Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 at around 11,000 feet

Hairy Woodpecker
Nestlings calling Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6

Red-naped Sapsucker- at water feature on 6-12, 6-5
Drumming along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

Red-headed Woodpecker
report from Westcreek area on 6-4

Olive-sided Flycatcher
Singing near Rampart Res Trail on 6-15

Western Wood-Pewee- FOS singing on 6-11
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Singing in Westcliffe on 6-14
Singing along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27

Cordilleran Flycatcher- singing 6-26, 6-11, 6-6, one at water feature on 6-27
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Calling along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

Dusky Flycatcher-
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1

Eastern Phoebe
One singing in Florence along Hwy. 67 just S of Hwy 115

Western Kingbird
South of Florissant on 6-14

Cliff Swallow
Along Tarryall Road near Tarryall Res. on 6-1, FOS

Warbling Vireo- 6-22, 6-11, 6-28, 6-25
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Singing at Crystal Res on 6-23, 6-2
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

Steller’s Jay-
Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near
Guernsey Creek at about 9800 feet
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 around 10,500 feet, being
chased by robin

Gray Jay-
Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near Jefferson Creek
Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7

Clark’s Nutcracker- 6-12, 6-11, 6-6, 6-27, 6-4, 6-28
A few Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6
Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

Horned Lark
South Park along Hwy. 24 on 6-7
Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing on Rainbow Gulch Trail on 6-15

Western Bluebird- 6-26, 6-25

Mountain Bluebird-
At nest box Kenosha Pass on 6-1
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 in alpine

Hermit Thrush-
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19
Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29, singing near treeline

American Robin- courtship on 6-26

Townsend’s Solitaire
Calling Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 at around 10,000 feet
near treeline

Gray Catbird
Calling along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27, FOS

American Dipper
Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail in Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7

House Wren- 6-25
singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Singing at Crystal Res on 6-16, 6-17
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

Rock Wren
Singing near summit of Horn Peak at about 13,000 feet

Black-capped Chickadee
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
near Guernsey Creek at about 9800 feet

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 6-4
Calling Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Calling along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6
Calling on Rampart Res Trail on 6-15
Calling along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

White-breasted Nuthatch- 6-12, 6-18, 6-15, 6-28

Brown Creeper-
Singing on Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-10
Singing on Rampart Res Trail on 6-15

American Pipit-
Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near
Guernsey Creek, still alot of snow above treeline
Singing and displaying in alpine along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19
Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29, singing, displaying

Western Tanager- at water feature on 6-22, 6-8, 6-6
Singing at Crystal Res on 6-23, 6-16, 6-2, 6-3
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19, also nest distraction display

Wilson’s Warbler-
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
near Guernsey Creek and Deadman Creek
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29, singing near treeline

Yellow-rumped Warbler-
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Singing at Crystal Res on 6-17
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

Orange-crowned Warbler
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19

Yellow Warbler-
Singing along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27, FOS

Virginia’s Warbler-
Gate area for Pikes Peak Highway, singing on 6-20
Singing in Cascade on 6-30
Singing at Blodgett Open Space on 6-30

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
near Guernsey Creek
Singing along Hwy. 96 W of Wetmore
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19
Singing Dome Rock SWA on 6-27
Singing at Blodgett Open Space on 6-30

Black-headed Grosbeak-around most of the time,  5 on 6-5 (2M,3F)
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14

Green-tailed Towhee- singing 6-26, 6-22, 6-18, 6-13, 6-8, 6-6, 6-5, 6-4
Singing along Lovell Creek on 6-6
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19
Singing Dome Rock SWA on 6-27

Chipping Sparrow- 6-26

Vesper Sparrow-
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
near Guernsey Creek

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7

White-crowned Sparrow-
Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1
Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek
Wilderness on 6-7
Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 in alpine
Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 in alpine
Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29, singing near treeline

Savannah Sparrow
Singing near Westcliffe on 6-19

Brown-headed Cowbird- 6-12, 6-18

Western Meadowlark
Singing in Westcliffe on 6-14

Great-tailed Grackle
A few in Florence along Hwy. 67 S of Hwy 115

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Flock South of Florissant on 6-14

Dickcissel
Singing on Cty. Rd. 129 just S of Cty. Rd. 160 near Westcliffe

Evening Grosbeak- some around all month
A few Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6

Pine Siskin- some around all month
Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6
Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail in Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7

Lesser Goldfinch- FOS calling on 6-12
Calling along South Platte Rider near Lake George on 6-27
Calling at Blodgett Open Space on 6-30

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
A couple Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29

Red Crossbill- a few on 6-22, 6-20, 6-19, 6-12, 6-18, 6-8
Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near Deadman Creek

Fox Squirrel- juvenile on 6-6

Abert’s Squirrel
Gray phase Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6, first time in this area

Elk-
Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 about 12
near Guernsey Creek

Bighorn Sheep
Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29

May 2019, FOS = First of Season

American White Pelican-
6 at Tarryall Reservoir on 5-5 and 3 on 5-18

Turkey Vulture-
flock of about 20 along Hwy. 115 just S of Colo. Springs

Osprey-
near Tarryall Reservoir on 5-5

American Kestrel-
near Tarryall Reservoir on 5-5
near Hwy. 115 and Lake Ave. in Colo. Springs on 5-16

Dusky Grouse-
1F along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18

Spotted Sandpiper-
South Catamount Reservoir on 5-15

Wilson’s Snipe-
FOS at Manitou Lake on 4-28, winnowing
calling along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4

California Gull
South Catamount Reservoir on 5-15

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
near Jefferson on 5-5

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- courtship display on 5-5
along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4
Highlands Ranch on 5-11
courtship along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24
along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 5-17, 5-15

Red-naped Sapsucker- 5-23 at water feature
drumming along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5
drumming along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 1 on 5-20
along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5
along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Western Wood-Pewee-
FOS singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16

Cordilleran Flycatcher- FOS on 5-27 singing and calling thru 5-31, FOS 5-24
FOS singing and calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Canyon Trail
singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Dusky Flycather-
calling and singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Canyon Trail

Barn Swallow- FOS on 5-28

Violet-green Swallow- FOS 5-31
FOS along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4

Tree Swallow
FOS along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4
Lincoln Mountain Open Space on 5-11, at nest box
Tarryall Res. on 5-18

Loggerhead Shrike-
FOS near Tarryall Reservoir on 5-5

Plumbeous Vireo-
many singing and calling at at Aiken Preserve on 5-16

Warbling Vireo-
singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
many at at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Loop Trail

Canada Jay-
along McCurdy Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 on 5-31, 5-2, 5-8

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-
many singing and calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Loop Trail

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
singing along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5
singing along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18
singing along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24
singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18
singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Horned Lark
above treeline along McCurdy Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Townsend’s Solitaire-
singing along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5
calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail

Western Bluebird- 5-23, 5-2

Mountain Bluebird-
along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18
along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24

Hermit Thrush-
FOS singing at South Catamount Reservoir on 5-15
singing calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Canyon Trail
calling along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18
calling along McCurdy Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

American Pipit-
FOS at Crystal Reservoir on 5-1

House Wren- FOS 5-31
FOS singing Highlands Ranch on 5-11
singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Loop Trail
singing along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24
singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Canyon Wren
singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail

Rock Wren-
singing near TH along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Bewick’s Wren-
2 or 3 singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, on Loop Trail near parking lot

Bushtit-
Highlands Ranch on 5-11

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1F on 5-17, 1M on 5-21, 5-3
South Catamount Reservoir on 5-15

White-breasted Nuthatch- around some of the time

Brown Creeper-
singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

American Pipit-
FOS at Crystal Reservoir on 5-1

Western Tanager- at water feature on 5-26
singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 1 at water on 6-16, 5-17
singing along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5
along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18
singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
FOS singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail

Virginia’s Warbler-
FOS many singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16
Gate area for Pikes Peak Highway, singing on 5-15, FOS

Ovenbird
1 singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail

Western Tanager- FOS on 5-25 and 5-28 at water feature
FOS singing and calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail

Black-headed Grosbeak- 3 on 5-17, seen daily all month, FOS on 5-8, 5-15, 5-13
many singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16

Spotted Towhee-
singing at Lincoln Mountain Open Space on 5-11
many singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16

Green-tailed Towhee- FOS singing 5-31
1 at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Loop Trail
singing along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24

Chipping Sparrow- 1 on 5-17
singing along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5
singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16
singing along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18
singing along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24

Vesper Sparrow-
FOS singing at Lincoln Mountain Open Space on 5-11
FOS singing along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
FOS singing at TH along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25

White-crowned Sparrow- 2 on 5-2, 1 on 5-8, 2 on 5-1
singing along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5

Dark-eyed Junco- 20 Gray-headed during snowstorm on 5-21, 12 on 5-29,
courtship on 5-23, 16 on 5-11, 24 on 5-9, 12 on 5-8
Pink-sided X Gray-headed hybrid on 5-10

Common Grackle-
FOS Highlands Ranch on 5-11

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Woodland Park on 5-3
along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4
near Jefferson on 5-5

Brown-headed Cowbird- FOS on 5-1
along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4
singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Loop Trail

Western Meadowlark-
singing at Lincoln Mountain Open Space on 5-11
singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Loop Trail

Bullock’s Oriole-
report on 5-8 on WP area, FOS
singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Loop Trail
report from Colo. Springs on 5-1, FOS

Evening Grosbeak- some around most of the time

Pine Siskin- some around most of the time
along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5

Cassin’s Finch- 2F on 5-17, 3 on 5-16, singing, 3 on 5-15, 4 on 5-12,
1F on 5-10, 4 on 5-9

Red Crossbill- 2 on 5-8

House Sparrow- 1 on 5-3

Gray Fox- one on 5-8

April 2019, FOS = First of Season

Western Grebe
1 at Manitou Lake on 4-28

Great Blue Heron-
2 at Manitou Lake on 4-28
1 at Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14

Northern Shoveler
many at Manitou Lake on 4-28

Gadwall-
a few at Manitou Lake on 4-28

Wood Duck-
2 MF at Manitou Lake on 4-28

Blue-winged Teal
a few at Manitou Lake on 4-28, courtship displays

Common Merganser
a few at Manitou Lake on 4-28

Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-7
Aiken Preserve on 4-26
Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24

Osprey-
FOS at Brush Hollow SWA on 4-10
S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16
Crystal Res. on 4-21

Bald Eagle-
adult at Manitou Lake on 4-28

American Kestrel-
at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27

Spotted Sandpiper-
FOS at Manitou Lake on 4-28

Belted Kingfisher-
at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24
S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16

Mourning Dove- FOS on 4-21, singing

Great Horned Owl-
Brush Hollow SWA on 4-10, calling early AM

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- FOS on 4-24
FOS at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24
Aiken Preserve on 4-25
Manitou Lake on 4-28

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 4-30, 4-27

Red-naped Sapsucker- FOS on 4-30
Monument Trail #715 on 4-26
FOS at Dome Rock SWA on 4-16, male drumming on metal gate

Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS on 4-16
Monument Trail #715 on 4-26
FOS Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14
S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16
W of Woodland Park on 4-7
FOS at Florissant Fossil Beds NM on 4-6

Eastern Phoebe-
Brush Hollow SWA on 4-10, sining in dam area

Say’s Phoebe
Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24

Dusky Flycather-
FOS calling at Aiken Preserve Canyon Trail on 4-25

Barn Swallow-
FOS at Manitou Lake on 4-28

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
many at Aiken Preserve on 4-25

Gray Jay-
Glen Cove on 4-15

Steller’s Jay- 6 on 4-4

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Aiken Preserve on 4-26
2 at Florissant Fossil Beds NM on 4-6

Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
singing at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24
many singing at Aiken Preserve on 4-25
singing at Monument Trail #715 on 4-26
FOS singing at Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Aiken Preserve on 4-26
singing at Dome Rock SWA on 4-16
singing W of Woodland Park on 4-7

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-
FOS at Aiken Preserve on 4-25

Bushtit-
Aiken Preserve on 4-25

Western Bluebird-
at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24

Mountain Bluebird-
S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16

Townsend’s Solitaire- singing, calling on 4-13
Brush Hollow SWA on 4-10
singing W of Woodland Park on 4-7

Swainson’s Thrush-
FOS calling at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24

Curve-billed Thrasher-
2, singing softly, at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24
Aiken Preserve on 4-26

White-breasted Nuthatch- scarce in early April then common later

Brown Creeper-
singing at Aiken Preserve canyon Trail on 4-25
singing at Monument Trail #715 on 4-26
singing W of Woodland Park on 4-7

Yellow-rumped Warbler- FOS on 4-21
singing at Aiken Preserve Canyon Trail on 4-25
singing at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24, Audubon’s and Myrtle’s

Spotted Towhee-
many singing at Aiken Preserve on 4-25

Chipping Sparrow- FOS on 4-23, singing
many singing at Aiken Preserve on 4-25

Song Sparrow-
singing at Manitou Lake on 4-28
singing at Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14
singing at S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16

White-crowned Sparrow- FOS on 4-29 and 4-30

Dark-eyed Junco-
Gray-headed- 15 on 4-30,  26 on 4-10
Oregon- last seen on 4-17
Pink-sided- last seen on 4-017
Slate-colored- last seen on 4-12

Brewer’s Blackbird-
FOS at Manitou Lake on 4-28

Red-winged Blackbird-
singing at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24
singing at Florissant Fossil Beds NM on 4-6

Western Meadowlark-
FOS at Aiken Preserve on 4-26

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 4-30, 4-17, 4-16

Pine Siskin- a few around all month
Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14

Cassin’s Finch- 1M on 4-12, singing on 4-25, 4-26, 4-28
many singing at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24

Abert’s Squirrel-1 hybrid with ear tufts and chocolate brown fur on 4-4
Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24

Chipmunk- FOS on 4-16

March 2019, FOS = First of Season

Eared Grebe- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS

Pied-billed Grebe- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS

Double-crested Cormorant-at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS

Common Goldeneye- Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12

American Wigeon- Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12

Common Merganser- Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, 3-27

Bald Eagle- 1 at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, 3-27

Cooper’s Hawk- 1 at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27

Northern Goshawk- Report on 3-16, caught a rabbit in a Woodland Park yard area

Killdeer- FOS at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, 3-27

Ring-billed Gull- Flock of 12 in Green Mountain Falls on 3-26

Eurasian Collared-Dove- near Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, Monument on 3-31

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 3-12

Northern Flicker- “singing” on 3-20, courtship displays on 3-27

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- sign along Catamount Trail on 3-2

Say’s Phoebe- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS

Loggerhead Shrike- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS

Northern Shrike- 3-13, new species for yard area, during snowstorm,
terrorizing feeder area

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Aiken Preserve on Loop Trail on 3-12, many
squawking along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31

Gray Jay- Glen Cove on 3-26

Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 on Catamount Trail on 3-2

Golden-crowned Kinglet- on Catamount Trail on 3-2, Aiken Preserve on
Canyon Trail on 3-12

Western Bluebird- FOS 3-28

Mountain Bluebird- FOS 3-16
Spruce Mountain Open Space on 3-31

Townsend’s Solitaire- Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, 3-27

American Robin- FOS on 3-17, singing on 3-20
Pikes Peak Highway on 3-19
along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31

Bushtit- Green Mountain Falls on 3-2

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 calling on Catamount Trail on 3-2, 1 along
Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31

White-breasted Nuthatch- After being scarce for a couple months, seen
most of thie time in March
Aiken Preserve on Loop Trail on 3-12

Brown Creeper- along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31

Spotted Towhee- singing along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31

Song Sparrow- singing on 3-2, Green Mountain Falls

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies during storm events in first half of month
Pink-sided- a few around all month
White-winged- last seen on 3-16
Oregon- a couple around all month
Slate-colored- Last seen on 3-28
Gray-headed- 18 on 3-14, 15 on 3-30, Aiken Preserve on Loop Trail on 3-12,

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 3-3, 3-25, 1M on 3-27, a few on 3-28, 3-29

Pine Siskin- one or two around some of the time
along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31

Red Crossbill, 1 on 3-30
along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31
Cassin’s Finch- 1F on 3-28

Abert’s Squirrel-  1 on 3-25

February 2019

Common Goldeneye- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-28

Common Merganser- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-28

Bald Eagle- 1 imm. on South Platte River near Lake George on 2-28

Sharp-shinned Hawk – 2-24

Eurasian Collared-Dove- Fort Carson on 2-17

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 2-8, 2-9, drumming on 2-10, 1 on 2-21

Northern Flicker- 1 on 2-8, 2-9

Steller’s Jay- flock of 5 on 2-7

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- in a yard area in central Woodland Park on 2-7,
new species for area, although often observed nearby in Green Mountain
Falls about 8 miles away and 750 feet lower
Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17

Black-billed Magpie- 4 on 2-11

Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 on 2-3, 2-7

American Crow- 25 on 2-6, 12 on 12-18, 14 on 2-21

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
On Mule Creek Trail on 2-9, Aiken Canyon Trail on 2-17, Upper Mule
Creek Trial on 2-23, singing on Upper Limbaugh Canyon Trial on 2-24

Townsend’s Solitaire- Aiken Loop and Canyon Trail on 2-17, calling

Bushtit- Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17

Mountain Chickadee- singing on 2-10
sang once on 2-3 South Platte River near Lake George
Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17

White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 2-5, 2-10, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17, 2-22, 2-23
a few calling on Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-5
Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17, Upper Mule Creek Trial on 2-23

Pygmy Nuthatch-
many calling on Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-5

Brown Creeper- 1 on 2-13, singing, 2-14, 2-21
Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-5, Aiken Canyon Trail on 2-17, Upper Mule
Creek Trial on 2-23

European Starling- at heated birdbath, 2 on 2-6, 1 on 2-8, 2-15, 2 on
2-19, singing on 2-24

Spotted Towhee- Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17

Dark-eyed Junco- all 5 subspecies during snowstorms events on 2-6,
2-8, 2-17, 2-19, 2-20, 2-21, 2-22, singing on Upper Mule Creek Trail
on 2-23
Gray-headed- Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17

Red-winged Blackbird- singing on 2-3 South Platte River near Lake George

Evening Grosbeak- 1M,1F on 2-11, a few on 2-13, 2-21

Pine Siskin- a few around all month, Upper Mule Creek Trail on 2-23

House Finch- brief singing 2-2, singing 2-5, 22 on 2-14, 18 on 2-16

Cassin’s Finch- Small flock of up to seven birds around all month

Abert’s Squirrel- 1 or 2 around most of the time

January 2019

Red-tailed Hawk- 1 at Pulpit Rock area on 1-26

Bald Eagle- 1 adult at Rampart Reservoir on 1-9

Great Horned Owl- 1 at Rampart Reservoir on 1-9

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 1-22
Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16

Hairy Woodpecker- Fox Run Regional Park on 1-16

Blue Jay- 1 at Manitou Springs on 1-7

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Manitou Springs on 1-7, Pulpit Rock area on
1-26, Palmer Park on 1-28

Steller’s Jay- 4 on 1-11, Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16

Canada Jay- Glen Cove on 1-5

Clark’s Nutcracker- 2 on 1-30

American Crow- 24 on 1-11

Common Raven- Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16, 1 at Pulpit Rock area on 1-26

Golden-crowned Kinglet- Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo Creek RA on 1-2

American Robin- Pulpit Rock area on 1-26

Townsend’s Solitaire- calling on Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo
Creek RA on 1-2, calling at Pulpit Rock area on 1-26

Red-breasted Nuthatch- Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo Creek RA
on 1-2, Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16

White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 1-30. Typically seen daily, scarce this winter

Pygmy Nuthatch- Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16, Fox Run Regional Park on 1-16

Brown Creeper- Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-1, Little Scraggy Loop Trail at
Buffalo Creek RA on 1-2

European Starling- Small flocks hitting the heated birdbath all month,
24 on 1-26, 12 on 1-29

American Tree Sparrow- 10 at Palmer Park on 1-28

Dark-eyed Junco- all 5 subspecies seen many times during snowstorms,
Pink-sided and Slate-colored around most of the time, Oregon and
White-winged around some of the time

Evening Grosbeak- 1F on 1-1, a few on 1-17 and 1-20

Pine Siskin- 1 on 1-29, 2 on 1-30, 3 on 1-31
Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16

House Finch- 12 on 1-10, 10 on 1-11, 15 on 1-23, 12 on 1-29

Cassin’s Finch- 1F on 1-23, last winter had daily flocks of 10 to 20,
perhaps due to the drought summer and lower reproduction. Previous
summer had lots of rain and snow and reproduction seemed above
average.

Red Crossbill- Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo Creek RA on 1-2

Abert’s Squirrel- 1-3, 2 on 1-7, 1-9, 1-10, 2 on 1-20, 2 on 1-25, 1 on
1-27, 2 on 1-30, 1-31
Palmer Park on 1-28

December 2018

Bald Eagle- adult at Ramaprt Reservoir on 12-12

Sharp-shinned Hawk- Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31

Eurasian Collared-Dove- near Penrose on 12-20

Northern Flicker- Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31

Steller’s Jay- 5 on 12-3, 4 on 12-6

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31

Clark’s Nutcracker- one calling at Mule Creek Trail on 12-7

American Crow- about 20 on 12-18, about 30 on 12-22

Mountain Bluebird- About 10 at Beaver Creek Wilderness and SWA and
near Penrose on 12-20

Townsend’s Solitaire- calling at Red Rock Canyon Open Space on 12-17,
calling on Canyon Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31

American Robin- Beaver Creek Wilderness on 12-20, Canyon Trail at
Aiken Canyon on 12-31

Canyon Wren- Beaver Creek Wilderness on 12-20

Juniper titmouse- Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31

Pygmy Nuthatch- Canyon Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31

Brown Creeper- Mule Creek Trail on 12-7. Canyon Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31

European Starling- 4 on 12-23, 3 on 12-27

Spotted Towhee- calling at Red Rock Canyon Open Space on 12-17, one
calling on Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 12-27
Slate-colored-  A few around all month
Pink-sided- A few around all month
Oregon- A few sightings. Small flock at Beaver Creek Wilderness on 12-20.
White-winged- A couple sightings in late Dec.
At Aiken Canyon Loop Trail small flock juncos on 12-31.

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 12-18

House Finch- 12 on 12-23, 12-27

Red Crossbill- Small flock at Buffalo Creek RA on 12-1

House Sparrow- 1M, 1F on 12-23

Abert’s Squirrel- 1 or 2 around all month

On 12-14 one Abert’s was jumping and flipping around for a while, like
something was biting it, fleas, ants?

November 2018

Prairie Falcon- report from near Woodland Park High School on 11-14

Downy Woodpecker- one on 11-13

Northern Shrike- near Rampart Reservoir on 11-2

Steller’s Jay- 12 on 11-25

Clark’s Nutcracker- along Fourmile Creek Trail in Dome Rock SWA on 11-6

American Crow- About 40 on 11-11, about 20 on 11-28

Golden-crowned Kinglet- Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 11-19

American Dipper- along South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6

Canyon Wren- along Fourmile Creek Trail in Dome Rock SWA on 11-6

Red-breasted Nuthatch- along Shinglemill Trail in Buffalo Creek RA on 11-15

Brown Creeper- 11-22
Fourmile Creek Trail in Dome Rock SWA on 11-6, Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-25

White-throated Sparrow- tan striped, 11-1, 11-3

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 11-1, 11-6
Pink-sided- a few around all month
White-winged- a couple around most of month
Slate-colored- a couple around all month
Oregon- one on 11-1, 11-6
White-winged- White Gulch Trail on 11-25, 11-28

Evening Grosbeak- 1F on 11-9, 11-11, 11-12, 2 on 11-21, 11-23, 10
(7F,3M) on 11-28

Pine Siskin- 2 on 11-26

House Finch- 13 on 11-7, 21 on 11-12, 13 on 11-13, 10 on 11-24, about
20 on 11-28

American Goldfinch- a few on 11-3, 11-8, 3 on 11-20
A few along Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 11-20

Red Crossbill- about 20 along Shinglemill Trail in Buffalo Creek RA on 11-15

“Abert’s” Squirrel- 11-1, 11-3, 2 on 11-5, 11-6, 2 on 11-7, 1 on
11-13, 2 on 11-16, 11-19, 11-24, 2 on 11-27.  2 on 11-28
One or two around most of month. Abert’s seem to repel Fox Squirrels
from yard area.
Unusual hybrid on 11-9, stocky with dark brown fur, black tail,
slightly longer ears, in a tree eating a chunk of icy snow…,

October 2018

Bald Eagle- imm. along Colorado Trail near Wellington Lake on 10-1
being mobbed by ravens

Red-tailed Hawk- Intermediate Adult at Dome Rock SWA on 10-23

Northern Goshawk- Rampart Reservoir on 10-3

Osprey- Crystal Creek Reservoir on 10-2

Sandhill Crane- Flock flyover of about 50 on 10-2, new species for “yard area”

Northern Pygmy-Owl- Calling at Buffalo Creek Rec. Area on 11-1 around
8:30 AM, right at the intersection of Tramway Trail and Old Rd./Trail
FS 543

Downy Woodpecker- A couple around all month

Steller’s Jay- 4 on 10-31

Clark’s Nutcracker- a couple around all month

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6

Golden-crowned Kinglet- along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6

Bluebirds- Flock of about 20 along CO Trail near South Platte River
Trailhead on 10-6

Western Bluebird- last seen on 10-4

Mountain Bluebird- Crystal Creek Reservoir on 10-2, flocking along
Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-12

Hermit Thrush- along Colorado Trail near Wellington Lake on 10-1,
along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6

Townsend’s Solitaire- at birdbath on 10-1, singing along Lower
Limbaugh Canyon Trail on 10-26

Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 10-18, 10-24

Red-breasted Nuthatch- many along CO Trail near South Platte River
Trailhead on 10-6, Buffalo Creek Rec. Area on 11-1

Brown Creeper- 10-4, 10-24
along Colorado Trail near Wellington Lake on 10-1, Rampart Reservoir
on 10-3,along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6,
along Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-12, along Lower Limbaugh Canyon Trail
on 10-26, Buffalo Creek Rec. Area on 11-1

Yellow-rumped Warbler- along Colorado Trail near Wellington Lake on
10-1, along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6

Chipping Sparrow- 10-4, along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6

White-crowned Sparrow- 2 on 10-4, 2 on 10-10 (1 ad., 1 im.)

White-throated Sparrow- 1 on 10-15 and 11-1, second yard sighting,
tan-striped, first sighting on 11-5-17

Dark-eyed Junco, 25 on 10-9, all 5 subspecies on 10-31
Pink-sided- Arrived on 10-1, 2 on 10-9
Oregon- Arrived on 10-10
Slate-colored- Arrived on 10-23, 2 on 10-24
White-winged- Arrived on 10-26, 3 on 10-31

Evening Grosbeak- along Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-12

Pine Siskin- 1 on 10-8, 10-24
along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6

Cassin’s Finch- 1F on 10-4, 10-31

Red Crossbill- About 10 along Baldy Trail at Buffalo Creek Rec. Area on 11-1

House Finch- 14 on 10-31 after snowstorm

House Sparrow- 1M on 10-10

Abert’s Squirrel- An “Abert’s” was in yard area all month, looks
mostly like Abert’s but tassel ears and body size a bit smaller than a
true Abert’s so I think this one has a little Fox on it as it is too
tame as well.

September 2018

Common Merganser- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Turkey Vulture- around all month
flock of 6 near Divide on 9-27

Red-tailed Hawk- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 at 13,000+ feet

Cooper’s Hawk- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Osprey- 2 at Manitou Lake on 9-13, S. Catamount Res. on 9-6

Dusky Grouse- kill zone feather remnants along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27

Solitary Sandpiper- Rampart Reservoir on 9-5

Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Mourning Dove- last seen in early Sept.

Eurasian Collared-Dove- Salida on 9-14

Common Nighthawk- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 9-5

Callliope Hummingbird- 9-7, 9-6

Downy Woodpecker- 9-24, 9-20, 9-1
along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 at about 12,000 feet

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27

Swallows- last seen in early Sept.

Violet-green Swallow-

Plumbeous Vireo- singing at Manitou Lake on 9-13

Steller’s Jay- 4 on 9-26

Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-28, 9-2, 9-1
Many along Highway 285 S of Bunena Vista on 9-27

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing at Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 9-24,
singing at Manitou Lake on 9-13, singing at Rampart Reservoir on 9-5

Golden-crowned Kinglet- 9-28

Bluebirds- Flock of 30+ at Rampart Reservoir on 9-5

Western Bluebird- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Mountain Bluebird- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27

Hermit Thrush- Calling at Rampart Reservoir on 9-5

Townsend’s Solitaire- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 at about
12,500 feet, calling

Gray Catbird- Manitou Lake on 9-13

American Dipper- singing at Manitou Lake on 9-13

Red-breasted Nuthatch- Rampart Reservoir on 9-5

Brown Creeper- 9-24, 9-2
along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27, singing at Rampart Reservoir on 9-5,

American Pipit- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27

Wilson’s Warbler- Rampart Reservoir on 9-5, Manitou Lake on 9-13

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 9-26, 9-24, Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 9-24, 3 on
9-5, 10 on 9-7, 3 on 9-4, 9-2, 9-1
along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27, Manitou Lake on 9-13

Townsend’s Warbler- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Black-headed Grosbeak- Last seen in early Sept.

Spotted Towhee- along Pikes Peak Hwy. on 9-23

Chipping Sparrow- 9-1
along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 at about 11,000 feet

Vesper Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Lincoln’s Sparrow- Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 9-24

White-crowned Sparrow- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27

Song Sparrow- singing at Manitou Lake on 9-13

Brewer’s Blackbird- 9-22

Red-winged Blackbird- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Evening Grosbeak- 1 on 9-26, 4 on 9-28, 9-22, 9-10

Pine Siskin- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27

Lesser Goldfinch- Rampart Reservoir on 9-5

House Finch- singing on 9-22, 9-7

Red Crossbill- Manitou Lake on 9-13

Abert’s X Fox Squirrel hybrid- Black with bigger ears and some brown
fur on face on 9-28 and again on 10-5

San Luis Valley area, September 14 to 16, 2018

Turkey Vulture- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Red-tailed Hawk- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Osprey- San Luis Lakes on 9-14

Dusky Grouse- 2 along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14

Mourning Dove- Great Sand Dunes on 9-14

Great Horned Owl- PM calling at campground Great Sand Dunes on 9-14,
calling along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16

Northern Pygmy-Owl- 2 calling before dawn along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16

Common Poorwill- along entrance road at dusk Great Sand Dunes on 9-14,
several calling after sunset and one right on the trail along trail to
Willow Lake on 9-16

Callliope Hummingbird- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville
Nature Trail area at Great Snd Dunes on 9-15

Hairy Woodpecker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Northern Flicker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14,
along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16

Plumbeous Vireo- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, singing at
Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Loggerhead Shrike- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Steller’s Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Pinyon Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Clark’s Nutcracker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Common Raven- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14

Golden-crowned Kinglet- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14

Bushtit- Campground area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15, along trail to
Willow Lake on 9-16

Mountain Chickadee- Along trail to Ellingwood Point along summit ridge
at about 13,000 feet, Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes
on 9-15

Mountain Bluebird- Great Sund Dunes on 9-15

Hermit Thrush- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14

American Robin- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Townsend’s Solitaire- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14,
singing at Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

House Wren- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Canyon Wren- Mosca Pass Trail on 9-15

American Dipper- at Zapata Lake on 9-14, swimming in the lake and
floating on top of the water, looked like a miniature gull

White-breasted Nuthatch- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Brown Creeper- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville
Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

American Pipit- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, along trail to
Challenger Point on 9-16

Wilson’s Warbler- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature
Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15, along trail to Willow Lake on
9-16

Yellow-rumped Warbler- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville
Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Spotted Towhee- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Green-tailed Towhee- along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16

Chipping Sparrow- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature
Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Lark Sparrow- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14

White-crowned Sparrow- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Dark-eyed Junco- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15

Pine Siskin- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14

Pine Grosbeak- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- along trail to Challenger Point on 9-16

Huge Bull elk near San Luis Lakes on 9-14 in early AM, in valley a few
miles W of treeline

August 2018

Osprey- along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23, Crystal
Reservoir on 8-28, Rampart Reservoir on 8-31

Bald Eagle- Reports from Crystal Reservoir of a pair thru the summer

Swainson’s Hawk- along Colfax Rd. near Westcliffe on 8-25

Red-tailed Hawk- juvenile along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount
Antero on 8-4, over summit ridge at 14,000+ feet, 2 near summit of
Epaulie Peak on 8-11

Northern Harrier- 2 near summit of Epaulie Peak on 8-11

Sharp-shinned Hawk- Rainbow Gulch Trail at Rampart Reservoir on 8-31

Northern Goshawk- Pikes Peak Highway near Catamount Lakes on 8-16

Prairie Falcon- near summit of Pikes Peak on 8-29

American Kestrel- along Colfax Rd. near Westcliffe on 8-25

Wild Turkey- along Pikes Peak Highway on 8-21

Belted Kingfisher- along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1,
8-23, Crystal CreekReservoir on 8-7

Mourning Dove- 5 on 7-29

Eurasian Collared-Dove- 2 on 8-3, 8-8, 8-9, 8-10

White-throated Swift- along Devils Playground Trail to Pikes Peak Summit on 8-29

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- Territorial display on 8-1
along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1, near summit of
Epaulie Peak on 8-11 at over 13,000 feet, along trail to Marble
Mountain on 8-25 at around 10,000 feet, along Devils Playground Trail
to Pikes Peak Summit on 8-29

Callliope Hummingbird- 8-3, 8-9, 8-15, 8-16, 8-23
Along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1, Rainbow Gulch area
on 8-8 and 8-31, Crystal Reservoir on 8-30

Rufous Hummingbird- along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1

Downy Woodpecker- one or two around all month
2 juvs. along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4

Hairy Woodpecker- juv. on 8-9

Red-naped Sapsucker- Dome Rock SWA on 8-1

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 1M on 8-17
Rainbow Gulch Trail at Rampart Reservoir on 8-31, along Devils
Playground Trail to Pikes Peak Summit on 8-29

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Along trail to Marble Mountain on 8-25

Western Wood-Pewee- singing along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount
Antero on 8-4, singing near Pine Junction on 8-11

Cordilleran Flycatcher- along Devils Playground Trail to Pikes Peak
Summit on 8-29

Olive-sided Flycatcher- singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1

Violet-green Swallow- along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero
on 8-4, along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23, along trail
to Marble Mountain on 8-25

Tree Swallow- along Tanglewood Trail on 8-11

Warbling Vireo- calling along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4

Steller’s Jay- juvs. on 8-15
along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4 at  around
11,000 feet, along Tanglewood Trail on 8-11 near treeline at about
12,000 feet, along trail to Marble Mountain on 8-25 at around 11,000
feet

Pinyon Jay- Flock of about 20 along road to Little Browns Creek Trailhead

Black-billed Magpie- 12 on 8-1

Gray Jay- along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4,
along Tanglewood Trail on 8-11, along Devils Playground Trail to Pikes
Peak Summit on 8-29

Clark’s Nutcracker- a few around all month
along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4, along South
Platte River near Lake George on 8-1, along Tanglewood Trail on 8-11,
along trail to Marble Mountain on 8-25

Common Raven- 1 on 8-30
Flock of 10 along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4,
soaring over summit ridge

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- sang once along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to
Mount Antero on 8-4, sang a few times at South Catamount Res. on 8-16,
sang once along trail to Marble Mountain on 8-25

Golden-crowned Kinglet- singing at Dome Rock SWA on 8-1,along trail to
Marble Mountain on 8-25

Western Bluebird- 8-9
along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1, 8-23

Mountain Bluebird- nesting second clutch at Crystal Creek Reservoir on
7-30 and on 8-7 F still feeding young, removing fecal sacs and chasing
ground squirrels and on 8-14 fledged 3+ juvs., along Little Brown’s
Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4, fledglings at Crstal Creek Res. on
8-13

Hermit Thrush- faintly singing along trail to Marble Mountain on 8-25

American Robin- juvs. and flocking on 8-8, 3 juvs. on 8-15, juv.s
along Tanglewood Trail on 8-11, singing at Crystal Creek Res. on 8-21

Sage Thrasher- Report from Catamount Lakes on 8-28

House Wren- 1 juv. on 8-15
singing along Pikes Peak Highway on 7-30, along Little Brown’s Creek
Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4, along South Platte River near Lake
George on 8-1, many with juvs. Rainbow Gulch area on 8-8, juv. at
Crystal Creek Res. on 8-21, calling along South Platte River near Lake
George on 8-23, calling at Dome Rock SWA on 8-23, along trail to
Marble Mountain on 8-25, Rainbow Gulch Trail at Rampart Reservoir on
8-31

Canyon Wren- singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1

American Dipper- Dome Rock SWA on 8-1, along South Platte River near
Lake George on 8-1

Red-breasted Nuthatch- calling on 8-30
along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4, Crystal
Reservoir on 8-28

Pygmy Nuthatch- juvs. on 8-22

Brown Creeper- along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on
8-4, Rainbow Gulch area on 8-8, along Tanglewood Trail on 8-11,
Rainbow Gulch Trail at Rampart Reservoir on 8-31

American Pipit- along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on
8-4, Rosalie Peak area on 8-11, along trail to Marble Mountain on
8-25, along Devils Playground Trail to Pikes Peak Summit on 8-29

Horned Lark- Rosalie Peak area on 8-11. along Devils Playground Trail
to Pikes Peak Summit on 8-29

Western Tanager- 1F on 8-5

Wilson’s Warbler- calling along Tanglewood Trail on 8-11, calling
along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 8-29
 calling at South Catamount Res. on 8-16, along trail to Marble
Mountain on 8-25, Rainbow Gulch Trail at Rampart Reservoir on 8-31,
along Devils Playground Trail to Pikes Peak Summit on 8-29

Yellow Warbler- singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1, 8-23

Black-headed Grosbeak- 8-5, 8-3, 6 on 8-2, 8-1, 8-8, 8-9, 8-10, 1M on
8-15, 8-16, 2 on 8-22, juvs. on 8-22, 8-24

Spotted Towhee- singing along Pikes Peak Highway on 7-30, calling at
Dome Rock SWA on 8-23

Green-tailed Towhee- Dome Rock SWA on 8-23

Chipping Sparrow- flocking on 8-15, 2 on 8-16, juv.,
flock of 20+ at Crystal Res. on 8-16
along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on 8-4

White-crowned Sparrow- along Tanglewood Trail on 8-11, along trail to
Marble Mountain on 8-25, small flocks of mostly imms. above treeline
near Pikes Peak at about 13,000 feet feeding on insects and
grasshoppers

Lark Sparrow- along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23

Song Sparrow- singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-1

Dark-eyed Junco- juvs. on 8-15
a few above treeline near Pikes Peak at about 13,000 feet feeding on
insects and grasshoppers

Brewer’s Blackbird- Flocks along Hwy. 285 near Nathrop on 8-4

Western Meadowlark- along entry road Little Brown’s Creek Trail to
Mount Antero on 8-4

Brown-headed Cowbird- juv. begging from Yellow Warbler along South
Platte River near Lake George on 8-1

Evening Grosbeak- some around thru 8-26, 14 on 8-3, 8 on 8-2, 8-8, 12
on 8-9, 8-10, 12 on 8-15, juvs., 8-16

Pine Siskin- One or two around thru 8-15

Lesser Goldfinch- calling along South Platte River near Lake,  George
on 8-1, 8-23, Rainbow Gulch area on 8-8, Highlands Ranch on 8-18,
Rainbow Gulch Trail at Rampart Reservoir on 8-31

American Goldfinch- calling along South Platte River near Lake George
on 8-23,Rainbow Gulch Trail at Rampart Reservoir on 8-31

House Finch- juvs. on 8-22

Cassins’ Finch- 1 on 8-2, 8-9, 8-10, 2 juvs. on 8-15

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount
Antero on 8-4, along trail to Marble Mountain on 8-25

Red Crossbill- 1 flyover calling on 8-12,
2+ calling at Crystal Res. on 8-16, 2 calling along Tanglewood Trail
on 8-11, along trail to Marble Mountain on 8-25, a few calling along
Rainbow Gulch Trail at Rampart Reservoir on 8-31

House Sparrow- 1M on 8-2, 8-8, 1F on 8-9, 1 F juv. on 8-15

Abert’s Squirrel- along Little Brown’s Creek Trail to Mount Antero on
8-4, at around 10,000 feet 2 juvenile Fox/Abert’s hybrids both had no
ear tassels and one had black fur the other dark brown fur, at around
12,000 feet saw a gray-phase Abert’s

Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel- juv. 8-8, 8-9, new species for yard area

Snowshoe Hare- along trail to Marble Mountain

July 2018
Double-crested Cormorant- 1 at Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13

Turkey Vulture- Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13,South
Platte Park, Denver on 7-14

Black-crowned Night-Heron- South Platte Park on 7-14

Cattle Egret- 11 in field with cattle near Farmer’s Highline Canal
near Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13

California Gull- along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12

Golden Eagle- 2 im. near summit on Bald Mountain A trail near
Breckenridge on 7-7

Red-tailed Hawk- near summit Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge
on 7-7, nesting near Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13

Swainson’s Hawk- Castle Rock on 7-1

Sharp-shinned Hawk- at Hwy. 285 and Santa Fe/Hwy. 85 in Denver on 7-14

Osprey- 3 fledglings on nest platform at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14

Peregrine Falcon- Horseshoe Mountain on 7-19

American Kestrel- South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14

Wild Turkey- Report of juvs. in WP area on 7-14

Dusky Grouse- Adults and juvs. along Pikes Peak Hwy. on 7-31

Spotted Sandpiper- South Catamount Lake on 7-26

Mourning Dove- singing thru 7-21, singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4

Eurasian Collared-Dove- 2 on 7-20, 1 on 7-27 and 7-28, Majestic View
Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 4+, territorial displays at Majestic View
Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13, 1 in Englewood on 7-28, 7-14, display
along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12

Callliope Hummingbird- arrived on 7-21

Rufous Hummingbird- arrived on 7-25

Downy Woodpecker- 7-20, 7-24, 7-15, 7-13, 7-11, 7-12

Hairy Woodpecker- 3 on 7-21, juv.

Lewis’ Woodpecker- hawking insects along South Platte River near Lake
George on 7-12

Red-naped Sapsucker- along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, Mule Creek
Trail on 7-8, juveniles and feeding young at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19

Williamson’s Sapsucker- F juv. at bath on 7-27, MF juv. at bath on
7-20, F at bath on 7-18

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4

Cordilleran Flycatcher- singing thru 7-27, at bath on 7-1, singing
along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing 7-4, singing Mule Creek
Trail on 7-8, singing at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19, singing at Dome Rock
SWA on 7-12

Western Wood-Pewee- Singing thru 7-22, Singing at South Platte Park,
Denver on 7-14

Hammond’s Flycatcher- singing Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7

Olive-sided Flycatcher- 1 on 7-5 and 7-31 singing, new species for yard area

Say’s Phoebe- South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14

Western Kingbird- South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14, Majestic View
Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13

Cliff Swallow lots with juvs. at Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada
on 7-13 and South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14

Violet-green Swallow- at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19

Warbling Vireo- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing
Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing along South Platte River near Lake
George on 7-12

Black-billed Magpie- juvs. on 7-9, flock of about 24 in Castle Rock on 7-28

Gray Jay- Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7, Glen Cove on 7-2, 7-3

Steller’s Jay- juveniles on 7-29

Clark’s Nutcracker- 7-8, 7-27, 7-22, 7-21, 7-20, 7-15, 7-13, 7-11,
7-29, Glen Cove on 7-2

American Crow- juvs. on 7-18

Black-capped Chickadee- fledglings at South Platte Park, Denver on
7-14, singing in Englewood on 7-29

Mountain Chickadee- juvs. on 7-11, singing along Lovell/White Gulch
Trail on 7-4,

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4,
singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing at Glen Cove on 7-3

Golden-crowned Kinglet- singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- singing, feeding young at South Platte Park,
Denver on 7-14

Western Bluebird- at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19, along South Platte River
near Lake George on 7-12

Mountain Bluebird- Feeding young early July at Crystal Reservoir,
Rampart Range Road near Rainbow Gulch on 7-19

Hermit Thrush- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing
Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19

American Robin- juvs., eating wax currants on 7-15, singing along
Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4

Townsend’s Solitaire- 1 at water features on 7-22, 7-21, singing at
Glen Cove on 7-3

Gray Catbird- singing, juveniles at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14,
along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12

House Wren- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing at
South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 and Majestic View Nature Center,
Arvada on 7-13, singing along South Platte River near Lake George on
7-12

American Dipper- along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 calling on 7-20, along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4

White-breasted Nuthatch- 4 with juvs. on 7-20, juvs. at South Platte
Park, Denver on 7-14

Bushtit- Englewood on 7-29

Brown Creeper- singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8

Horned Lark- Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7

American Pipit- Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7 aerial
display, Horseshoe Mountain on 7-19

Western Tanager- juvs. on 7-26 and 7-27, calling, MF, juv. at BB on
7-27, F at bath on 7-18, singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on
7-4, singing at Dome Rock SWA on 7-12

Yellow-rumped Warbler- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4,
singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19

Yellow Warbler- singing and F feeding Brown-headed Cowbird juvenile at
South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14, singing along South Platte River
near Lake George on 7-12

MacGillivray’s Warbler- singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing at
Dome Rock SWA on 7-12, singing along South Platte River near Lake
George on 7-12

Yellow-breasted Chat- singing at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14

Black-headed Grosbeak- a few around all month, flock of 6 on 7-24,
singing thru 7-22, juvs. on 7-20, singing along Lovell/White Gulch
Trail on 7-4, singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, 3 on 7-27

Green-tailed Towhee- singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing at Dome
Rock SWA on 7-12, singing along South Platte River near Lake George on
7-12

Spotted Towhee- singing in Engleewood on 7-14 and 7-28

Chipping Sparrow- 1 on 7-18, 7-13

White-crowned Sparrow- Horseshoe Mountain area on 7-19

Song Sparrow- singing at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14, singing
along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12

Lincoln’s Sparrow- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4,
singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing along entry road to trailhead
for Horseshoe Mountain on 7-19

Dark-eyed Junco- singing thru 7-29, singing along Lovell/White Gulch
Trail on 7-4, singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8

Brewer’s Blackbird- singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8

Brown-headed Cowbird- singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8

Evening Grosbeak- small flocks around all month, flock of 12 on 7-27,
10 on 7-29,  juvs. on 7-11, along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4

Pine Siskin- small flocks around all month, juvs. on 7-11, flock of 10 on 7-29

Lesser Goldfinch- South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14, calling in
Englewood on 7-29, Highlands Ranch on 7-13, along South Platte River
near Lake George on 7-12

American Goldfinch- South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14

Pine Grosbeak- Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7

Cassin’s Finch- 1 juv. on 7-22, 7-29

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on
7-7, juveniles on Horseshoe Mountain on 7-19

Red Crossbill- one along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4

Unusual Abert’s X Fox Squirrel hybrid report and photo- front half
looked like Abert’s with black fur and tassel ears, back half looked
like color of Fox

June 2018

American White Pelican- Washington Park in Denver on 6-24

Bald Eagle- 1 ad. at Crystal Reservoir on Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-12

Black-crowned Night-Heron- along Highline Canal in Englewood on 6-29

Swainson’s Hawk- Near Holly and Belleview in Denver on 6-6

Sharp-shinned Hawk- Near Arapahoe and Holly in Denver on 6-17

White-tailed Ptarmigan- Scat and feathers on Mount Guyot Trail near
Breckenridge on 6-2

Belted Kingfisher- along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7
2 along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9

Mourning Dove- 6-27,

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- Castle Rock on 6-23, 2 near Parents House in
Englewood on 6-29, 3 along Highline Canal in Englewood on 6-29,
courship displays

Red-naped Sapsucker- Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 6-7, Green Mountain
Falls on 6-21

Williamson’s Sapsucker- M at bath on 6-13

Say’s Phoebe- Near Arapahoe and Holly in Denver on 6-17

Cordilleran Flycatcher-
singing along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9

Dusky Flycatcher- FOS calling, singing on 6-6, new species for yard area

Olive-sided Flycatcher-FOS, 1, singing, Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 6-7
1 singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2

Western Wood-Pewee- singing along irrigation canal behind Walmart in
Woodland Park on 6-9, singing in yard on 6-25, 6-26, 6-27

Violet-green Swallow- Green Mountain Falls on 6-9

Tree Swallow- Green Mountain Falls on 6-9

Warbling Vireo- singing, Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 6-7, singing
along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9

Blue Jay- Green Mountain Falls on 6-10, yard on 6-20

Gray Jay- Glen Cove area, 6-12,

Clark’s Nutcracker- at birdbath on 6-3, 6-7, 6-8, 6-10, 6-22, 6-20,
6-13, 6-12, Glen Cove area, 6-12,

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2

Bushtit- Parent’s house in Englewood on 6-17, 6-29, along Highline
Canal in Englewood on 6-29

Townsend’s Solitaire- at bath on 6-22

Hermit Thrush- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2

Gray Catbird- FOS, singing, calling along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7

House Wren- along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9

American Dipper- along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7

Red-breasted Nuthatch- calling on Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 6-3,
Parent’s House in Englewood on 6-6, 6-17, 6-23

Brown Creeper- 6-21

American Pipit- Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2

Western Tanager- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on
6-2, along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9,
reprt of about 12 in Woodland Park yard area during migration in May

Wilson’s Warbler- FOS singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2

Yellow Warbler- singing along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7,
Washington Park in Denver on 6-24

MacGillivray’s Warbler- singing at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 6-7

Common Yellowthroat- FOS singing along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7

Black-headed Grosbeak- singing along Platte River near Lake George on
6-7, early month dail, then 1 F on 6-27

Spotted Towhee- Parent’s house in Englewood, 6-17, 6-23, 6-29,
singing, along Highline Canal in Englewood on 6-29, singing

Chipping Sparrow- singing at parent’s house in Englewood on 6-6, 6-17,
along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9, 6-23

Vesper Sparrow- singing near Wilkerson Pass, Park County on 6-2,
singing along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9

White-crowned Sparrow- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2

Lincoln’s Sparrow- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2

Brewer’s Blackbird- along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7, along
irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9

Evening Grosbeak- 4 on 6-1, 4 on 6-3, a few on 6-12
Green Mountain Falls on 6-9, 6-21

Pine Siskin- 12 on 6-1,  8 on 6-3, 1 on 6-7, 2 on 6-8, 1 on 6-9, 6-22,
6-21, 6-27, 2 on 6-13, 6-18, 2 on 6-27

American Goldfinch- Parents House in Englewood on 6-29

Lesser Goldfinch- Calling in Green Mountain Falls on 6-9, 6-21,
Parents House in Englewood on 6-29

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-

Red Crossbill- 1M on 6-1

House Sparrow- 1M on 6-3

May 2018

It was a Finchapalooza month in the yard area this month featuring
good numbers of Pine Siskin (lots), Evening Grosbeak and Cassin’s
Finch and also House Finch, Lesser Goldfinch, American Goldfinch and
Red Crossbill. By early June the event had ended with only a few
siskins and House Finches hanging around.

Blue-winged Teal- Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13

Wood Duck- Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13

Osprey- FOS along S Platte River near Lake George on 5-19, Crystal
Resrevoir near Pikes Peak on 5-25

Bald Eagle- 1 adult along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-2,
nesting at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on
5-12

American Kestrel- 1 along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of
Deckers on 5-6, at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12

Peregrine Falcon- flyover at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park
in Westminster on 5-12

Wild Turkey- Pikes Peak Highway on 5-28

Spotted Sandpiper- FOS along S Platte River near Lake George on 5-23

California Gull- 1 along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-8

Belted Kingfisher- along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-2, 5-8

Mourning Dove- Mating on 5-15

Eurasian Collared-Dove- 1 on 5-18, 2 on 5-23

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- F on 5-6, M courtship displays on 5-7
along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, Highline
Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13, Parent’s House in Englewood on 5-27,
above treeline at over 12,000 feet at Almagre Peaks area on 5-31

Downy Woodpecker- Seen a few times a week all month

Lewis’ Woodpecker- Report from Divide area in mid-May

Red-naped Sapsucker- 1F on 5-2,  1M on 5-7, 1 on 5-18, 5-26
1 calling along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6,
along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-8, Lovell Gulch in
Woodland Park on 5-17

Williamson’s Sapsucker- calling, drumming, courtship displays along
the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- 2 along the Colorado Trail N of
Deckers on 5-20, sign along Lovell Ridge Trail

Western Wood-Pewee- FOS singing along the S. Platte near Lake George on 5-19

Eastern Kingbird- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12

Cordilleran Flycatcher- FOS, singing on 5-24
FOS singing at Lake George area and Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 5-23

Hammond’s Flycatcher- Singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

Tree Swallow- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12

Violet-green Swallow- along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of
Deckers on 5-6, FOS on 5-9

Plumbeous Vireo- 1 FOS singing along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail
N of Deckers on 5-6, singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on
5-20

Warbling Vireo- FOS, singing on 5-24
FOS singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, a couple
singing along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31

Black-billed Magpie- 4 on 5-18

Clark’s Nutcracker- 5-16 FOS, last seen on Oct. 23, 5-17, 5-18, 3 on
5-24, at water feature on 5-22, 5-26, 5-31
2 along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31

Common Raven- Feeding on squirrel remains on 5-25
Courtship displays along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

American Crow- 3 along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

Bushtit- Dome Rock SWA near Divide on 5-8, Highline Canal Trail in
Englewood on 5-13

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- FOS 5-17, singing
Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 5-2, 5-8, 2 singing along 6 mile section
of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, singing at Lovell Gulch in
Woodland Park on 5-17, singing along the S. Platte near Lake George on
5-19, singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, a few
singing along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31

Golden-crowned Kinglet- singing at Lovell Gulch in Woodland Park on
5-17, singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

Western Bluebird- A few around all month
2, MF, along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

Mountain Bluebird- 2 along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of
Deckers on 5-6, 1 along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31

Hermit Thrush- on 5-20, at water feature
4 singing and calling along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of
Deckers on 5-6, singing at Lovell Gulch in Woodland Park on 5-17,
singing along the S. Platte near Lake George on 5-19, singing and
calling along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, a few singing
along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31

American Robin- nest building on 5-9

Townsend’s Solitaire- at water feature on 5-6, 5-15
Singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, 2, singing
North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31

Northern Mockingbird- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12

House Wren- FOS on 5-11 singing
2 singing along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6,
along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-8, 5-19, 5-23, at
Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12,
Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13, singing along the Colorado
Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

Rock Wren
1 singing above  treeline at over 12,000 feet, Almagre Peak area on 5-31

American Dipper- 1 on Fourmile Creek at Dome Rock SWA, S of Divide on
5-2, singing at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 5-23

Red-breasted Nuthatch- FOS on 5-24, last seen on Oct. 30
Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13, calling along the Colorado
Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, Parent’s House in Englewood on 5-27

Brown Creeper- Dome Rock SWA S of Divide, 1 singing along 6 mile
section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers, singing along the Colorado
Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

American Pipit- FOS on North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31

Western Tanager- FOS 5-17 singing, 1M at water features on 5-18, 5-20,
5-22, 5-30
singing at Lovell Gulch in Woodland Park on 5-17, singing along the S.
Platte near Lake George on 5-19, singing at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide
on 5-23

Yellow-rumped Warbler- along South Platte River near Lake George on
5-2, 8 singing along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on
5-6, singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

Yellow Warbler- FOS singing along South Platte River near Lake George
on 5-8, 5-19, 5-23, at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12, Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13,

MacGillivray’s Warbler- FOS on 5-28, Pikes Peak Highway, singing
at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12

Orange-crowned Warbler- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12

Black-headed Grosbeak- FOS, MF, on 5-11 singing, 3 on 5-17, 4 on 5-18, daily
at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12

Green-tailed Towhee- 1 calling along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail
N of Deckers on 5-6, at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12, singing at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 5-23,
singing on Lovell Ridge Trail on 5-26

Spotted Towhee- Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13, 1 singing
along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, parent’s house in
Englewood on 5-27

Chipping Sparrow- FOS 1 on 5-6, 3 on 5-10, singing on 5-11
2 singing along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6,
Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13, singing along the Colorado
Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, Parent’s House in Englewood on 5-27

Brewer’s Sparrow- 2 along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20

Vesper Sparrow- FOS on 5-15, 5-16, singing, new species for yard area
8 singing along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on
5-6,at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on
5-12, near Lake George on 5-19

Clay-colored Sparrow- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12

White-crowned Sparrow- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12

Lark Sparrow- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12

Lincoln’s Sparrow- FOS singing at Lovell Gulch in Woodland Park on
5-17, singing at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 5-23

Dark-eyed Junco- High count 50+ Gray-headed during snowstorm on 5-3, a
Pinkl-sided stayed late thru 5-17, alos a hybrid Gray-headed X
Pink-sided on 5-10 and 5-11

Brewer’s Blackbird- FOS on 5-1, 5-6, near Lake George on 5-8, 5-19,
5-23, S of Divide on 5-31

Common Grackle, 2 near Divide on 5-8

Brown-headed Cowbird- FOS on 5-1, along South Platte River near Lake
George on 5-2, 1 along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers
on 5-6, Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13

Bullock’s Oriole- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12, report from Highland Lakes, Teller County on 5-27

Red-winged Blackbird- A few flyover on 5-9
Along the S. Platte near Lake George on 5-19

Western Meadowlark- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in
Westminster on 5-12

Evening Grosbeak- Daily flocks of 6 to 12. Courtship display on 5-23

Pine Siskin- Daily flocks of 10-20 all month and 70+ on 5-7!
Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13, along the Colorado Trail N
of Deckers on 5-20, 10 on 5-30

American Goldfinch- 1M on 5-11, 2F on 5-17, 1F on 5-18, 5-20
Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13

Lesser Goldfinch- FOS on 5-16, Green-backed

House Finch- Courtship display on 5-17.
Singing in Lake George on 5-19

Cassin’s Finch- Daily flocks of a few birds all month then disappeared
in early June ending their steady streak since last September

Red Crossbill- 1M on 5-16, 2, MF, on 5-30
1 or 2 flyover calling at Parent’s House in Englewood on 5-27

House Sparrow- 1M on 5-20

Red Fox, 5-14

Pine Squirrel, 1, new species for yard area on 5-30

April 2018

Turkey Vulture- FOS near Woodland Park on 4-8

Common Merganser- along S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-5, 4-27,
pair on Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7

Osprey- FOS on 4-26 along S. Platte River near Lake George

Bald Eagle- 1 im. along S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-5,
report of 1 adult in Divide on 4-19

Golden Eagle- Near Lake George on 4-27

Sharp-shinned Hawk- Adult female on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood
on 4-1, Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29

Northern Goshawk- Report of 1 adult on 4-18 in Divide, hunting Mourning Dove

Dusky Grouse- Fresh droppings along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22

Wild Turkey- one along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22

Chukar- In mid April the Chukar reprted in a Woodland Park
neighborhood in late March was still hanging around, likely an
escapee.

Ring-billed Gull- Green Mountain Falls, flocks, 4-8, FOS, flock of 33
along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22

Belted Kingfisher- Upper Palmer Reservoir W of Monument on 4-22

Mourning Dove- FOS, singing on 4-18

Eurasian Collared-Dove- Walmart, Woodland Park on 4-8, Lake George on 4-26

White-throated Swift- FOS Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7

Chimney Swift- Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 1M FOS on 4-22 in yard area, 1 or 2M along
Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22, on Vindicator Trail in Victor
on 4-28, Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 4-10, 4-11, 4-12, 4-20, 4-28

Red-naped Sapsucker- FOS on 4-19

Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS yard area on 4-7, Green Mountain Falls on
4-7, MF courtship behavior on 4-9, Catamount Trail Green Mountain
Falls on 4-14, Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29

Violet-green Swallow- FOS on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28

Tree Swallow- Rampart Range Rd. area on 4-15

Loggerhead Shrike- on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28

Steller’s Jay- Flock of 9 during snowstorm on 4-6, Steller’s Jay/Blue
Jay hybrid with a Steller’s, looked more like a Steller’s but with
white pattern markings of a Blue Jay on wings, head and tail, on 4-19,
4-20

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Green Mountain Falls (7800 feet elevation) on 4-8, 4-14

Black-billed Magpie- Flock of 6 on 4-14

Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 near Wilkerson Pass Summit on 4-5

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Catamount Trail Green Mountain Falls on 4-14,
FOS, singing on 4-15 Rampart Range Rd., singing at Upper Palmer
Reservoir west of Monument on 4-22, singing on 4-26 at Dome Rock SWA S
of Divide, singing on Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29

Golden-crowned Kinglet- Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-1. Singing on
Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7, singing on 4-26
at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide

Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 4-11, singing  at Parent’s house in
Englewood on 4-29

Bushtit- Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-1

Townsend’s Solitaire- singing on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on
4-1, sining along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22, Mount
Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29

Western Bluebird- FOS on 4-24

Mountain Bluebird- on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28

American Robin- singing on 4-2, Singing on Vindicator Trail on 4-28

House Wren- singing at Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-29

Canyon Wren- Singing, Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on
4-7, Mount Herman Trail near Monument singing on 4-29

American Dipper- Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7,
South Platte River near Lake George on 4-18, on 4-26 at Dome Rock SWA
S of Divide

Red-breasted Nuthatch- on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on 4-1, at
Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-29

Brown Creeper- 4-17, 4-30.
Singing on Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7, Green
Mountain Falls Lake on 4-10, Catamount Trail Green Mountain Falls on
4-14, singing, singing along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22,
singing on 4-26 at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide, singing on Mount Herman
Trail near Monument on 4-29

Yellow-rumped Warbler- FOS on 4-24, M at water feature on 4-30
singing on Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29

Spotted Towhee- Singing on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on 4-1.
Singing at Green Mountain Falls (7800 feet elevation) on 4-8, singing
at Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-29

Vesper Sparrow- Singing on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28

Dark-eyed Junco- Slate-colored and Oregon last seen on 4-20,
Pink-sided last seen on 4-28. Gray-headed high count 40+ during snow
storm on 4-20.
Pink-sided singing on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on 4-1, flock
of about 10 at Green Mountain Falls Lake (7800 feet elevation) mostly
Slate-colored with a few Pink-sided and Oregon, singing at Parent’s
house in Englewood on 4-29, Courtship behavior on 4-29, Gray-headed,
on Mount Herman Trail, grasping each others feet and fluttering
through the air together

Brewer’s Blackbird- FOS on 4-30

Common Grackle- Green Mountain Falls on 4-14, FOS, 4 near Divide on 4-28

Red-winged Blackbird- Flyover on 4-22
Singing near Wilkerson Pass in South Park on 4-5. Green Mountain Falls
on 4-14, South Platte River near Lake George on 4-18, 4-27

Evening Grosbeak- A few around all month
Calling at Green Mountain Falls on 4-9, South Platte River near Lake
George on 4-27

Pine Siskin- A few around all month

American Goldfinch- FOS on 4-30, M in breeding plumage. Highline Canal
Trial in Englewood on 4-1.

Cassin’s Finch- Daily flocks of up to 12 all month

American Mink- Male, Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7

Abert’s Squirrel- 6 on Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on
4-7, courtship behavior

Chipmunk- FOS on 4-17

March 2018

The day before a snowstorm yard was hoppin’ on March 18, with 60+
birds in yard area, mostly juncos and Cassin’s Finces, a Finchapalooza
with Evening Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, Pine Siskin, House Finch and
also Pygmy and White-breasted Nuthatch, Mountain Chickadee, Steller’s
Jay, Black-billed Magpie, Hairy Woodpecker.

American White Pelican- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31.

Double-crested Cormorant- 1 at Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15. Barr
Lake State Park on 3-31.

Gadwall- Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15. Barr Lake State Park on 3-31.

Ring-necked Duck- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Pair on pond near Bear
Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31.

Bufflehead- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31.

Northern Shoveler- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31.

Hooded Merganser- Pair at Barr Lake State Park on 3-31.

Turkey Vulture- 1 near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31.

Bald Eagle- 1 adult along South Platte River near Lake George on 3-8,
1 adult at Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15. 1 adult at Barr Lkae State
Park on 3-31.

Cooper’s Hawk- 1 near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31.

Northern Goshawk- Calling near Lake George around 8:30 AM on 3-28. My
neighbors reported sightings from last August of adult Goshawk in
their yard, it was chasing a squirrel and slammed into their wood
pile, sat there stunned for a while and they got some good pics, the
chicken-hawk also ate one of their chickens.

Golden Eagle- soaring over Longs Ranch Trail near Manitou Springs on 3-24

Killdeer- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31

Mourning Dove- singing Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15

Eurasian Collared-Dove- along cty. rd. to park entrance, Brush Hollow
Reservoir on 3-15, along Hwy. 24 Woodland Park area on 3-17, along
Hwy. 24 Cascade and Crystola Area on 3-24

Barn Owl- Roosting in nest box at Barr Lake State Park at picnic table
platform along Lake Trail just N of Nature Center area, on 3-31.

Northern Pygmy-Owl- 1 calling on 3-17 along Platte River near Lake
George  around 3:00 PM, 1 calling on 3-25 along Hotel Gulch north of
Woodland Park  around 8:30 AM

Great Horned Owl- 1 on 3-9 and 3-11, mobbed by Steller’s Jays and and
a few magpies and crows, 1 at Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15, 1 being
mobbed by magpies, Manitou Springs on 3-24. On nest at Barr Lake State
Park along Lake Trail N of Nature Center area, on 3-31.

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 3-6, 3-12

Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS near Lake George on 3-28, calling, drumming.

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- 1 on Lovell Gulch Loop Trail on 3-11

Northern Flicker- Territorial calling and drumming on 3-21

Say’s Phoebe- singing near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31.

Tree Swallow- 3-28 FOS

Northern Shrike- 1 near Lake George on 3-22

Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay- Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31.

Black-billed Magpie- 8 on 3-1

Black-capped Chickadee- Singing on on 3-3 on Palmer Loop Trail in West
Colorado Springs, 1 on 3-4 and 3-6, 3-9, 3-22

Townsend’s Solitaire- singing, Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15.
Enthusiastic singing near Lake George on 3-28

Mountain Bluebird- Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15, FOS on 3-18 Lake
George, CO, Woodland Park on 3-19, Manitou Lake on 3-25

American Robin- 1M FOS 3-10, 1 on Mothers Rest Ladder trail, Cascade
on 3-10, MF on 3-13,  along Platte River near Lake George on 3-17,
flock of12 on 3-25 along Hotel Gulch N of Woodland Park. Singing near
Lake George on 3-28.

Canyon Wren- 1 singing on Mothers Rest Ladder trail, Cascade on 3-10

American Dipper- 1 or 2 singing along South Platte River near Lake
George on 3-8, 3-17, 3-22

White-breasted Nuthatch- Territorial calling on 3-3 on Palmer Loop
Trail in West Colorado Springs

Brown Creeper- 1 on 3-2, 3-4, 3-6, 3-13, 3-22, 3-24, 3-25, 3-27,
singing on 3-11, 2 on on Lovell Gulch Loop Trail on 3-11, on Barr
Trail, Manitou Springs on 3-24

Bushtit- on Barr Trail, Manitou Springs on 3-24

Western Meadowlark- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31.

Spotted Towhee- Singing on Barr Trail, Manitou Springs on 3-24

Canyon Towhee- singing, Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15

White-crowned Sparrow- singing, Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15

Song Sparrow- Singing on 3-22 along South Platte River near Lake George on 3-22

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies around most of month, high count 30+
in yard area on 3-25. White-winged last seen 3-25, Pink-sided high
count 12 on 3-14,  Oregon high count 8 on 3-7, Gray-headed high count
12 on 3-15. Also Palmer Loop Trail in West Colorado Springs on 3-3,
Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15

Evening Grosbeak- 6 on 3-13, 1 on 3-14, a few on 3-16, 1 on 3-17, 3 on
3-18, a few on 3-19, a few on 3-21, 1 M on 3-25, a few on 3-26, 2 M on
3-27, 3-29

Pine Siskin- A few around all month

Cassin’s Finch- Daily flocks averaging about 8 or 10, high count 20 on 3-22.

Red Crossbill- 3(2M,1F) on 3-17 (always around, first time at
feeders), 1M on 3-18, 3-19, MF on 3-23, 1F on 3-24

Common Redpoll- A friend in Mitchell, SD reports an irruption year for
Common Redpoll with good numbers all winter that included one Hoary
Redpoll. Cold temps and snow have continued and she still has a few
hanging around into early April.

Abert’s Squirrel- Black Phase, along South Platte River near Lake George on 3-28

Fox Squirrels- Courtship behavior on 3-21

February 2018

Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Bufflehead- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Common Merganser- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Common Goldeneye- 3 along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-27

Bald Eagle- 2 ad. at Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15. 1
imm. at S. Platte River near Lake George on 2-17, 2 adults along South
Platte River near Lake George on 2-27

Northern Goshawk- 1 adult on 2-2, new species for yard area

Scaled Quail- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Belted Kingfisher- S. Platte River near Lake George on 2-17

Eurasian Collared-Dove- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Downy Woodpecker- 1M on 2-14, 1M on 2-16, 1 on 2-20, 2-22, reports
from Lake George area

Lewis’ Woodpecker- report from Lake George area, spring 2017

Say’s Phoebe- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Horned Lark- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Steller’s Jay- Noisy flock of 10 on 2-12, flock of 6 on 2-13

Pinyon Jay- 40 at Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Raven- Ravens here have unusual vocalizations suggesting Chihuahuan,
Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Black-capped Chickadee- couple sigthings, singing on 2-28

Mountain Chickadee- singing on 2-23

Mountain Bluebird- Small flock near Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Townsend’s Solitaire- Singing, Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

American Dipper- S. Platte River near Lake George on 2-17, singing,
along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-27, singing

Red-breasted Nuthatch- Highline Canal Trail in Englewood, 2-25

Pygmy Nuthatch- Flock of 10 on 2-19 and 2-26, small flock on Highline
Canal Trail in Englewood on 2-25

Brown Creeper- 1 on 2-28

Canyon Towhee- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15

Dark-eyed Junco- Singing on 2-22, White-winged, Oregon and Pink-sided
subspecies around all month.

Evening Grosbeak- 3M on 2-21, 2-26

Pine Siskin- 2 on 2-2, 1 on 2-12, 3 on 2-15, 2 on 2-16, 2 on 2-18, 2
on 2-19, 1 on 2-21, 4 on 2-22, 2-26, 1 on 2-27

Cassin’s Finch- Daily flocks of up to 20, singing on 2-12

House Finch- singing on 2-6

Rosy Finches- reports in winter south of Florissant

Common Redpoll- 1M on 2-12, new species for yard area, and 2-15, 2-17,
2-20, 2-21, 2-22

January 2018

Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Common Merganser- 1 on South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31

Bald Eagle- 1 adult on South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31

Northern Goshawk- 1 adult on Feb.2, new species for yar area

Northern Harrier- 1 in Colorado Springs on 1-2

Northern Pygmy-Owl- Report from Florissant area from last summer.

Belted Kingfisher- 1 on South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 1-3, 1-13, 1-26, 1-29

Hairy Woodpecker, drumming on 1-12

Steller’s Jay- 7 on 1-22 after snowstorm, 11 on 1-26

Black-billed Magpie- flock of 10 on 1-26

Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 on Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-28

Golden-crowned Kinglet- 1 on Rainbow Gulch Trail, 1-14, 2 on Lovell
Gulch Trail, 1-28

Townsend’s Solitaire- singing on 1-10

Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 1-5, 1-16, 1-23, 1-25

Brown Creeper- 1 on 1-30

Dark-eyed Junco- Pink-sided and White-winged thru the month,
Slate-colored on 1-4, 1-16, 1-21, 1-22, 1-26 and Oregon on 1-12

Pine Siskin- 2 on 1-11, 1 on 1-12, 1 on 1-16, 2 on 1-18, vocalizing
more on 1-16, 2 on 1-19, 2 on 1-22, 2 on 1-26

Cassin’s Finch- Daily flocks of 10-20 birds, high count 26 on 1-5

Rosy-Finch- A couple reports in winter during storms, Cripple Creek Area

Pine Grosbeak- A couple reports in winter during storms, Cripple Creek Area

House Sparrow- 1M on 1-15

December 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Sharp-shinned Hawk- 1 on 12-19

Northern Harrier- Near Divide on 12-1 and 12-6

Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 12-5, 12-8, 12-11, 12-13, 12-14

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- 12-23, Bear Creek Regional Park, old
sign of drilling on tree

Steller’s Jay- 4 on 12-21, 6 on 12-22, and a couple of December
reports from Austin Bluffs area of Colorado Springs.

Clark’s Nutcracker- 2 along Lovell Gulch Loop Trail on 12-1 and 12-10

Townsend’s Solitaire- End of month heard regular at Highline Canal
Trail in Englewood.

Mountain Chickadee- 2+ on Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 12-31 nad 1-1.

Bushtit- Flock of about 10 at Starsmore Discovery Center on 12-2.
Small flock at parents’ house in Englewood on 1-2.

Golden-crowned Kinglet- 12-23, Bear Creek Regional Park

Pygmy Nuthatch- Flock of about 6 at Starsmore Discovery Center on
12-2. Small flock on Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 12-28.

Red-breased Nuthatch- occasional in yard area. End of month seen and
heard regular at parents’ house and Highline Canal Trail in Englewood.

White-breasted Nuthatch- End of month seen and heard regular at
parents’ house and Highline Canal Trail in Englewood.

Brown Creeper- 1 along Lovell Gulch Loop Trail on 12-1, 2 on Barr Camp
Trail on 12-10. Highline Canal Trail and parents house in in Englewood
 on 12-31 and 1-1.

Canyon Wren- 1 calling near St. Mary’s Falls on 12-2, 1 calling on
Barr Camp Trail on 12-10

Cedar Waxwing- Highline Canal Trail , 8 on 1-2

Spotted Towhee- End of month seen and heard regular on Highline Canal, Englewood

Dark-eyed Junco- Off and on through month had all 5 subspecies in yard
area, and high count of White-winged was 9 on 12-13. Flock of 20 with
all 5 subspecies along the Lovell Gulch Creek Trail on 12-1.
Pink-sided and Oregon at parents house in Englewood end of month.

Evening Grosbeak- 1 on 12-4, 12-8

Pine Siskin- 1 on 12-5, 12-8, 12-22

American Goldfinch- A few on Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 1-1.

Cassin’s Finch- Good numbers in the yard area through month, often
flocks of 12 to 18. Like with many species this year it appears due to
the wet summer it was a good breeding year. Sightings last year in
yard are were sporatic. On average about 80 percent of the birds were
female/first year plumage.

House Sparrow- Yard Area- flock of about 10 on 12-1, 12-5, 1F on 12-15

Garden of the Gods Annual Bird Count, 12-16-17
I helped park volunteers at the park with their annual bird count.
Last years count was during a blizzard on coldest day of the year,
this year it was nice day a bit breezy but high in the 50s so it was
60+ degrees warmer than last year! From memory I am listing some of
the birds reported.
Red-tailed Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk
Prairie Falcon
Wild Turkey (new species for count)
Rock Pigeon
Wester Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Mountain Chickadee
Bushtit
White-breasted Nuthatch
Canyon Wren
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Western Bluebird
Townsend’s Solitaire (singing, calling)
American Robin
Spotted Towhee
Dark-eyed Junco
American Goldfinch
Pine Siskin
House Finch
Cassin’s Finch

November 2017

Woodland Park Area

Downy Woodpecker- 1 in yard area on 11-15, 11-16, 11-14, 11-7, 11-4

Hairy Woodpecker- 1 along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-26

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- 2 on Ring the Peak Trail S of Divide on 11-11

Steller’s Jay- On 11-5 along Lovell Gulch Trail, flock joined by Pygmy
Nuthatches mobbing a Gray Fox that had curled up to keep warm  inside
an old magpie nest in a Lodgepole Pine

Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 in Victor on 11-28

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-25
and 11-26.

Townsend’s Solitaire- Calling along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood
on 11-25 and 11-26.

Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 11-29, 11-16, 11-5

Red-breasted Nuthatch- Parents house and along Highline Canal Trail in
Englewood 11-23 to 11-26

Pygmy Nuthatch- Small flock along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on
11-25 and 11-26

Brown Creeper- Yard area on 11-15, 1 on Ring the Peak Trail S of
Divide on 11-11,

Spotted Towhee- Along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-25 and 11-26.

White-throated Sparrow- 1 in yard area on 11-5, FOS, first record in yard area

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies present thru the month until 11-22
when Oregon and White-winged left the yard area. Another bonus was a
Slate-colored Variant (dark gray/black with white wing bars) seen off
and on from 11-6 to 11-15. Along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on
11-25 and 11-26.

Pine Siskin- Yard area- 7 on 11-15, a few in late Nov.

Cassin’s Finch- Small flock present thru the month in yard area. 1 or
2 along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-24

American Goldfinch- 1 along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-26.

October 2017

Woodland Park Area and Beyond

Wild Turkey- 12 along Gold Camp Road on 10-21

Downy Woodpecker- 10-30, 10-20, 10-5, 10-1 in Yard Area

Clark’s Nutcracker- 10-23 in Yard Area

Black-billed Magpie- Flock of 8 on 10-2

Blue Jay- Yard area on 10-5

Black-capped Chickadee- 10-27 in Yard Area

Western Bluebird- Bear Creek Regional Park on 10-10

Mountain Bluebird- Bear Creek Regional Park on 10-10

Red-breasted Nuthatch- in Yard Area , 1 on 10-28, 10-30, 10-27, 10-25,
10-20, 1 along Mount Rosa Trail on 10-22

Brown Creeper- 10-23 in Yard Area

Wilson’s Warbler- 1 on 10-5 in Yard Area at water feature

Dark-eyed Junco- Yard Area- Pink-sided FOS on 10-1, Oregon FOS on
10-9, Slate-colored FOS on 10-10, White-winged FOS on 10-23, from
10-23 to 10-31 all 5 subspecies in yard area, high count 22 on 10-9

Common Grackle- small flock on 10-4 in Yard Area

Evening Grosbeak- 10-8 in Yard Area

Pine Siskin- 10-29, 10-24, 10-22 in Yard Area

Lesser Goldfinch- Bear Creek Regional Park on 10-10

Cassin’s Finch- Flock of up to 6 in Yard Area from 10-1 to 10-31

Red Crossbill- Flock of 30+ along Mount Rosa Trail on 10-22

September 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Common Merganser- Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17

Turkey Vulture- yard area on 9-28, 9-26

Bald Eagle- Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17 (1 im., 1 ad.)

Swainson’s Hawk- Near Fairplay on 9-3

Cooper’s Hawk- im. being mobbed by 30+ American Pipits on Humboldt
Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13

Sharp-shinned Hawk- Yard area on 9-8, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3

Osprey- 2 in South Park on 9-3

Dusky Grouse- Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13

White-tailed Ptarmigan- Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18,
calling, feather found on Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3

Spotted Sandpiper- Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17

Ring-billed Gull- Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17

Mourning Dove- Yard area thru early Sept.

Eurasian Collared-Dove- Yard area on 9-4

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- Yard area thru early Sept.

Callliope Hummingbird- Female in yard area on 9-7, 9-6, 1F Rainbow
Gulch area near Rampart Res. on 9-1

Downy Woodpecker- Yard area on 9-7, 9-19, 9-20, 9-9 (juv.), 9-6, 9-4

Williamson’s Sapsucker- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on
9-7, Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-12, yard area on
9-11

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart
Reservoir on 9-7, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18

Lewis’ Woodpecker- Second hand report in early Sept. with photo ID by
ranger in Mueller State Park near Divide, new species for park list

Pinyon Jay- Entrance road to Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18

Blue Jay- juv. in yard area on 9-4, then another in Rainbow Gulch area
near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7 (9200 feet)

Gray Jay- Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, 2 in Rainbow
Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7 and 9-12, seemed to be at a
low elevation at 9200 feet

Clark’s Nutcracker- Yard area on 9-21, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on
9-12, 9-20, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, Yard area on
9-9, 9-4, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3

Western Bluebird- Flocking in Woodland Park area on 9-27, Yard area 9 on 9-9

Mountain Bluebird- Rampart Road near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7, 9-15,
Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, Cheeseman Res. near
Deckers on 9-17

Hermit Thrush- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-12,
calling, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18

American Robin- Yard area juv. on 9-4

Townsend’s Solitaire- Rampart Road near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7

House Wren- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-12, Rainbow
Gulch area near Rampart Res. on 9-1

American Dipper- Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3, Mount
Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18

Black-capped Chickadee- Yard area on 9-27, 9-25

Mountain Chickadee- 1, seemed out of place at 13,000+ feet and over a
mile from treeline in alpine tundra on Mount Massive trail near
Leadville on 9-3

Red-breasted Nuthatch- Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18,
Yard area on 9-27, 9-25

Brown Creeper- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7, 9-12,
9-15, Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13, Yard area on 9-6,
9-9, 9-4, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3

American Pipit- Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, trail to
Northstar Mountain near Fairplay on 9-26, Mount Massive trail near
Leadville on 9-3

Horned Lark- trail to Northstar Mountain near Fairplay on 9-26

Wilson’s Warbler- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-15,
9-20 (migrant), Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13

Yellow-rumped Warbler- Yard area on 9-28, 9-30, 5 on 9-6, 9-9,
Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17

Cedar Waxwing- 1 in yard area on 9-4

Black-headed Grosbeak- In yard area thru early Sept.

Clay-colored Sparrow- new yard bird on 9-6, singing

Chipping Sparrow-Yard area on 9-21

Vesper Sparrow- Rampart Road near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7

Dark-eyed Junco- Yard area on 9-11, 2 Pink-sided and 1 Oregon on 9-30 (FOS)

White-crowned Sparrow- Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13,
Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18

Brewer’s Blackbird- Near Divide on 9-23

Evening Grosbeak- Yard area on 9-20, 9-11, 9-27, 9-25, 9-26, 9-30, 9-6

Pine Siskin- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7, 9-12,
9-15, Yard area on 9-19, 9-30, 9-19, 9-6

Pine Grosbeak- Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13

Cassin’s Finch- Yard area 5F and 5M on 9-30, 5 F on 9-27, 2 F on 9-6

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13,
Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, flock of 50+ on trail to
Northstar Mountain near Fairplay on 9-26, flock of 20+ on Mount
Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3

Red Crossbill- Yard area on 9-11, 9-6

August 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

On August 3 had 18 species in feeder/water area

Double-crested Cormoratn- near Nathrop on 8-16

Turkey Vulture, yard area on 8-5, 8-20, Rainbow Gulch Area near
Rampart Res. on 8-24

Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23

Swainson’s Hawk- 2 along Cty. Rd. 140 near Ponchas Springs on 8-16
(one dark phase)

Northern Goshawk- 2 juvs. Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 8-14

Dusky Grouse- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Mounts
Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16, Halfmoon
Creek Trail on 8-28

Spotted Sandpiper- Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on 8-11

Belted Kingfisher- Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24

Mourning Dove- yard area on 8-3, 8-13

Eurasian Collared-Dove- yard area on 8-25

Band-tailed Pigeon- new yard bird on 8-3, at ground tray feeder eating
millet, 2 on Halfmoon Creek Trail on 8-28

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- in yard area thru month, Mounts Shavano and
Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16

Callliope Hummingbird- female in yard area 8-14,  8-18 (picking bugs
off bird feeder), 8-20, 8-22, 8-24,  8-25 (male)

Downy Woodpecker- yard area on 8-3, 8-8

Red-naped Sapsucker- juv. at moving water feature on 8-13, new yard
bird, 8-17, Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on 8-11

Williamson’s Sapsucker- yard area thru 8-25, Rainbow Gulch Area near
Rampart Res. on 8-24, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas
Springs on 8-16

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on
8-11, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16
(3 with juv.), Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 8-14

Cordilleran Flycatcher- yard area singing early Aug., Lovell Gulch
Trail on 8-4 (singing), 4 Mile Creek Trail at Dome Rock SWA near
Divide on 8-1 (singing)

Dusky Flycather- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23 (migrant)

Olive-sided Flycatcher- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on
8-9 and 8-14

Violet-green Swallow- Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy
Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28

Plumbeous Vireo, singing on Notch Mountain Trail near Vail on 8-28

Warbling Vireo, Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-4 (calling), Creek along
Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Lovell/White Gulch Loop
Trail on 8-5

Steller’s Jay- flock of 5 in yard area on 8-13

Pinyon Jay- yard area flock flyover of 14 on 8-20

Black-billed Magpie- flock of 25 in yard area on 8-3

Gray Jay, Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11

Clark’s Nutcracker, Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, yard
area on 8-23, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs
on 8-16, Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek
Trails on 8-28

Common Raven- Flock of 30+ Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near
Ponchas Springs on 8-16, flock of 33 on Notch Mountain-Halo
Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5 (juv.),
Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on
8-28

Golden-crowned Kinglet- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 8-14

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24 (migrant)

Western Bluebird, yard area on 8-3, juv. on 8-17

Mountain Bluebird- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11

Hermit Thrush, juv. at elevated birdbath on 8-22, Lovell Gulch Trail
on 8-4, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5, Rainbow Gulch Area near
Rampart Res. on 8-24

American Robin- 4 Mile Creek Trail at Dome Rock SWA near Divide on 8-1
(flocking)

House Wren- Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24 (juvs.)

Red-breasted Nuthatch- yard area on 8-13, 8-23, , Parent’s house in
Englewood on 8-25, Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on
8-11, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5, Mounts Shavano and
Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16

White-breasted Nuthatch- juvs. in yard area on 8-13

Pygmy Nuthatch- juvs. in yard area on 8-13

Brown Creeper- Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-4 (singing), Mount Ouray Trail
near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5
(singing), Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on
8-16, Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek
Trails on 8-28

American Pipit- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Mounts
Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16 (juvs.),
Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on
8-28

Western Tanager- Male and female at moving water feature in yard area
on 8-2, 8-3 also male on 8-14 , 4 Mile Creek Trail at Dome Rock SWA
near Divide on 8-1 (juvs.)

Wilson’s Warbler- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23 (migrant)

Yellow-rumped Warbler- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23,
Yard area on 8-3, 8-25,  Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5, Mounts
Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16, Notch
Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28

Yellow Warbler- Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on
8-11, South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23

MacGillivray’s Warbler- singing, 4 Mile Creek Trail at Dome Rock SWA
near Divide on 8-1

Black-headed Grosbeak- yard area on 8-2, 8-3, juvs. in yard area on 8-13

Chipping Sparrow, yard area 8-3, 8-19, Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-4

Vesper Sparrow- Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on 8-11

Lincoln’s Sparrow- 4 Mile Creek Trail at Dome Rock SWA near Divide on
8-1, Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir thru month4

Dark-eyed Junco- juvs. in yard area on 8-17

Brewer’s Blackbird- flocking in Woodland Park on 8-10, large flock
along Cty. Rd. 140 near Ponchas Springs on 8-16

Evening Grosbeak- lots in yard area yard area esp. juvs. thru
mid-Aug., Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-4, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on
8-5

Pine Siskin- yard area good numbers esp. juvs. thru mid Aug. then
decrease thru end of month, juvs. in yard area on 8-13, Lovell Gulch
Trail on 8-4, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5, Rainbow Gulch Area
near Rampart Res. on 8-24

Lesser Goldfinch- Parent’s house in Englewood on 8-25, yard area on
8-5, 8-6, 8-10, South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23, Rainbow
Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24

Pine Grosbeak- singin on Notch Mountain Trail near Vail on 8-28, Mount
Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount
of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28

House Finch- juvs. in yard area on 8-13

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- 1 on Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on
8-11, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16
(lots, juvs.), Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon
Creek Trails on 8-28

Red Crossbill- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Notch
Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28

Also:
Short-tailed Weasel- Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas
Springs on 8-16, hunting for chipmunks among rocks in alpine tundra

Pine Squirrel- Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon
Creek Trails on 8-28 collecting mushrooms

July 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area- July 2017
Most birds singing thru month
Clark’s Nutcracker, 7-28, 7-26, 7-20
House Sparrow, 7-28-FY,
Cordilleran Flycatcher
Black-headed Grosbeak
Evening Grosbeaks, juvs. and numbers increase late July, also on 7-15
House Finch, juvs. on 7-19
Pygmy Nuthatch, juvs. on 7-28
Pine Siskin, juvs. and numbers increase late July, 16 on 7-23, 3 on 7-16
Western Bluebird, juv. aat birdbath on 7-28, 7-28
Yellow-rumped Warbler, juv. on 7-29
Brown Creeper, 7-31, 7-17
Warbling Vireo, juvs. on 7-26, 7-20
Violet-green Swallow, juvs. on 7-26
Rufous Hummingbird, 7-18, FOS
Eurasian Collared-Dove, 7-19, 7-9
House Wren
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Chipping Sparrow, 7-7, 7-8, 7-18
Lesser Goldfinch, 7-7, 7-8, 7-23
Hermit Thrush, 7-25, calling
Mourning Dove, occ.
Dark-eyed Junco, Gray-headed
Red-breasted Nuthatch, 7-20
Three-toed Woodpecker, juv., new for yard area
Williamson’s Sapsucker
Red-winged Blackbird, 7-17

Woodland Park Downtown Area, Memorial Park Area
Brewer’s Blackbird, 7-31- FOS
Red Crossbill, 7-31, 7-15
Chimney Swift, 7-27

London Mountain Trail, 13er W of Fairplay, 7-30
Clark’s Nutcracker, flock of 16
Spotted Sandpiper
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch
White-tailed Ptarmigan, feather found along trail near Old London Minesite
Wilson’s Warbler, singing
Lincoln’s Sparrow, singing
Mountain Bluebird
Red Crossbill
Broad-tailed Hummingbird, flying overhead at summit at 13,000+ feet
Hammond’s Flycatcher

Rainbow Gulch Area near Woodland Park and Rampart Reservoir, 7-23
Most species singing
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Cordilleran Flycatcher
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
House Wren
Brown Creeper
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Hermit Thrush
Lincoln’s Sparrow, juvs.
Chipping Sparrow, flock of 40 along Rampart Range Road
Western Kingbird, 3 along Rampart Range Road, new sighting for area
Lark Sparrow, a few along Rampart Range Road
Yellow-rumped Warbler

Buffalo Peaks Loop Trail S of Fairplay, 7-24
Golden Eagle, along Hwy. 285
Swainson’s Hawk, along Hwy. 285
Three-toed Woodpecker
Williamson’s Sapsucker
Broad-tailed Hummingbird, at 12,000+ feet
Hammond’s Flycatcher, singing
Cliff Swallow, along Hwy. 24 in South Park
Mountain Chickadee, singing
Brown Creeper
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Hermit Thruch, calling
Linncoln’s Sparrow, sang once, juvs.
White-crowned Sparrow, juvs., sang a few times
Pine Siskin
Red Crossbill
Pine Grosbeak
American Pipit, with food items
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch
Horned Lark
Bighron Sheep, herd of about 20
LOTS of Elk sign

South Platte River near Lake George, 7-11
Song Sparrow, sing, call
Black-headed Grosbeak, calling
Pine Siskin, calling
Gray Catbird, calling
Northern Flicker, singing
Belted Kingfisher
Spotted Sandpiper
Yellow Warbler, singing

Mount Princeton and Tigger Peak Trails, W of Buena Vista, 7-14
Hermit Thrush, sing
Hammond’s Flycatcher, sing
Brown-capped Rosy Finch
Swifts, 3
American Pipit, with food items
Common Raven, flock of 10
Turkey Vulture, South Park

Rainbow Gulch Area near Woodland Park and Rampart Reservoir, 7-12
Most birds singing
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Rufous Hummingbird, 7-12, FOS
Cordillaern Flycatcher
Spotted Sandpiper
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Hermit Thrush
Pine Siskin
Brown Creeper
Vesper Sparrow, along Rampart RangeRoad
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Lincoln’s Sparrow

Fourmile Creek Trail, Dome Rock SWA, S of Divide, 7-17
Most birds singing
MacGillivray’s Warbler
House Wren
Green-tailed Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Cordilleran Flycatcher
Hermit Thrush
Black-headed Grosbeak

Lovell-White Gulch Loop Trail, Woodland Park, 7-3
Lots of singing
American Robin
Hermit Thrush
Brown Creeper
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Lincoln’s Sparrow
Black-headed Grosbeak
Warbling Vireo
Cordilleran Flycatcher
Clark’s Nutcracker
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Steller’s Jay
Pine Siskin
Dark-eyed Junco
Williamson’s Sapsucker
White-breasted Nuthatch
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Western Tanager

Parents House in Englewood
Was surprised to hear 2 Broad-tailed Hummingbirds in yard area thru the month
Red-breasted Nuthatch

June 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area, 8500 feet elevation, most spenies singing
thru the month
Black-headed Grosbeak
Evening Grosbeak, a few
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Warbling Vireo
House Wren
Pine Siskin
Western Tanager
Mourning Dove
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Chipping Sparrow
House Finch
Red-breasted Nuthatch, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6, 6-21, 6-22, 6-28
House Sparrow, 4 (2M, 2F) on 6-4, 2 MF on 6-7, 2 MF on 6-15
Green-tailed Towhee
Downy Woodpecker, 6-2
Lesser Goldfinch, 6-3, 6-20, late June too
Clark’s Nutcracker, 6-4, 6-13, 6-20, 6-21, noisy family flocks in late June
Red Crossbil, 6-13 at Memorial Park, about 6 in yard area on 6-18,
also late June
Cordilleran Flycatcher (at elevated birdbath on 6-15)
Western Bluebird, at ground moving water feature in late June
Eurasian Collared-Dove, 6-29, singing
Western Wood-Pewee, 6-29, singing

Weston Pass, Weston Peak, Ptarmigan Peak S of Fairplay on 6-8-17
American Pipit
Horned Lark
American Robin
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch (FOS)
Wilson’s Warbler
Braod-tailed Hummingbird (at about 13,000 feet elevation)
Hammond’s Flycatcher

Catamount Reservoir Loop Trail on 6-10-17, most birds singing
Spotted Sandpiper (FOS)
Hermit Thrush
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Ring-billed Gull
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Warbling Vireo
House Wren
Pine Siskin

South Ben Tyler Trail, Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-29-17
Three-toed Woodpecker

Parent’s House in Englewood on 6-18 and 6-19
House Wren, feeding young in nest box, singing
Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 2M
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Chipping Sparrow, singing

Sister’s House in Highlands Ranch on 6-18
Leswer Goldfinch, singing
House Wren, singing
Bushtit

Missouri Mountain Trail W of Buena Vista on 6-25, most species singing
White-tailed Ptarmigan, scat and a feather in small willows along
trail just before split in trail to Elkead Pass and Missouri Mountain
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch
American Pipit
White-crowned Sparrow
Wilson’s Warbler
Hammond’s Flycatcher
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Americn Robin
Mountain Chickadee
Hermit Thursh
Lincoln’s Sparrow
Williamson’s Sapsucker

Fourmile Creek Trail, Dome Rock SWA, S of Divide on 6-26-17, most
species singing
MacGillivray’s Warbler
Cordilleran Flycatcher
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Black-headed Grosbeak
Hermit Thrush
Lincoln’s Sparrow

Mount Columbia Trail, Southern Route on 6-21-17
Golden Eagle, 2
American Pipit
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Hermit Thrush
Broad-tailed Hummingbird, at 12,000+ feet
Green-tailed Towhee
Snowshoe Hare

Rainbow Gulch and Rampart Reservoir Trail, Woodland Park on 6-30-17,
most species singing
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
House Wren
Lazuli Bunting, 1
Hermit Thrush
Warbling Vireo
Western Tanager
Black-headed Grosbeak
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Song Sparrow

May 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area
Common Raven, nesting in early May
Cordilleran Flycatcher, 5-30, FOS, singing
Western Tanager, 5-17 FOS, at feeder area during snowstorm, 1M,
feeding ion millet, calling on 5-24, singing on 5-30
Gray-headed Junco, 42 on 5-18 and also one interesting
Gray-headed/Pink-sided hybrid, with rusty saddle on back and pink
flanks,
Green-tailed Towhee, 5-23, FOS singing thru end of month
Warbling Vireo, 5-14, FOS, singing
Robin, nesting early May
House Wren, 5-6, FOS, singing, nesting mid-May
House Finch, in yard area early to mid-May
Evening Grosbeak, some in yard area thru month
Black-headed Grosbeak, FOS 5-9, singing all thru end of month, pair in
yard area thru month
Chipping Sparrow, occ. thru month
Mourning Dove, occ. thru month
Braod-tailed Hummingbird, courtship displays starting 5-10
Black-capped Chickadee, 1 on 5-8
Hermit Thrush, 5-9 FOS, calling
Red-breasted Nuthatch, 5-9
Turkey Vulture, 5-4, FOS
Downy Woodpecker 1 on 5-10, 5-19, 5-30
Barn Swallow, 5-12, FOS
Violet-green Swallow, 5-1, FOS
Red Crossbill, 5-10, FOS, Memorial Park
Pine Siskin, a few around yard area
Yellow-rumped Warbler, sining thru month
American Kestrel, 5-20
House Finch
Clark’s Nutcracker, 5-22, 5-28

Abert’s Squirrel, Fox/Abert’s hybrids typically look just like Fox but
with black pelage. But on 5-16 had one with the big ear tassels and a
rusty tinge to fur on body and tail.

White Gulch Loop Trail on 5-6, most birds singing
Yellow-rumped Warbler, 8+
Golden-crowned Kinglet, 2+
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 12+
Brown Creeper, 8+
Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1
Clark’s Nutchracker, 2
Chipping Sparrow, 4
Wild Turkey, tracks
Clark’s Nutcracker, 5-4, 5-28
Brown Creeper, 5-1, 5-4

Catamount Reservoirs Loop Trail, 5-21-17
Coopers Hawk, 2, calling
Common Loon, 1
Ring-billed Gull, 1, FOS

Trout Creek area near Westcreek, 5-5-17
Green-winged Teal
Common Yellowthroat, FOS
Wild Turkey
Wilson’s Snipe
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, singing
Common Merganser

Goose Creek and Hankins Pass Trails, west of Deckers, 5-22-17
Most birds singing
Green-tailed Towhee, 5-22, 1, FOS
Blue Grouse, 1 F
Macgillivray’s Warbler, FOS
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Bald Eagle (along South Platte River near Lake George)
Williamson’s Sapsucker
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Chipping Sparrow
Bullock’s Oriole, FOS, (along South Platte River near Lake George)
Green Heron, (along South Platte River near Lake George, elevation
about 8500 feet)

South Ben Tyler Trail to Kenosha Peak (12,093 feet elev.), N of
Tarryall, 5-30-17
Most birds singing
Braod-tailed Hummingbird, 2 flying over alpine tundra at about 12,000 feet
Williamson’s Sapsucker
Hammond’s Flycatcher, FOS
House Wren
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
American Pipit, FOS, a bit of courtship displaying
Wilson’s Warbler, FOS
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-headed Grosbeak, M singing around 11,400 feet seemed pretty high
up for this species
Lark Sparrow. FOS
White-crowned Sparrow, FOS
Lincoln’s Sparrow, FOS

Parent’s House in Englewood in 5-13
Red-breasted Nuthatch
House Wrens, nesting in a Flicker box…
Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 2M
Chipping Sparrow
Bushtit
Also on 5-12 a Ferruginous Hawk, soaring over I-25 and Lincoln, in south Denver

5-12-17, Lovell Gulch Loop Trail, about 5 miles, elevation about
8500-9000 feet, most birds singing, 27 species
Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 5
Northern Flicker, 4
Hairy Woodpecker, 2
Williamson’s Sapsucker, 1
Violet-green Swallow, 2
Steller’s Jay, 4
Clark’s Nutcracker, 1
Common Raven, 1
Mountain Chickadee, 6
Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1
White-breasted Nuthatch, 2
Pygmy Nuthatch, 3
House Wren, 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 4
Townsend’s Solitaire, 1
Hermit Thrush, 2
American Robin, 5
Warbling Vireo, 2, FOS
Yellow-rumped Warbler, 8
Black-headed Grosbeak, 3
Chipping Sparrow, 4
Dark-eyed Junco, Gray-headed, 12
Brown-headed Cowbird, 1
Cassin’s Finch, 1
Pine Siskin, 3
Everning Grosbeak, 5

April 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area
Clark’s Nutcracker, 4-25, 4-15
Chipping Sparrow, 4-25, FOS
Dark-eyed Junco, Gray-headed only this month, high counts during somw
snowstorms, 30 on 4-27, 28 on 4-28, 84 on 4-29, 30 on 4-4
American Robin, regular visitors to moving water feature, 11 during
snowstorm on 4028
Brown Creeper, 4-28, 4-30, 4-21, 4-24
Abert’s Squirrel, black phase, 1 on
Cassins’ Finch, a few on 4-5, FOS
Black-capped Chickadee, 1 on 4-5, 4-18
Brown-headed Cowbird, 4-21, FOS
Downy Woodpecker, 4-21
Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 4-23, FOS
Red-breasted Nuthatch, calling, 4-23
Mourning Dove, 4-23, FOS
Yellow-rumped Warbler, 4-24, singing
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 4-15, singing, FOS
Evening Grosbeak
Pine Siskin

Also:

Bushtit, small flock on 4-8 at Colorado College campus in Colo Spgs

Lovell Gulch Trail, 5 mile loop, Woodland Park, 4-15
Red-breasted Nuthatch,1, calling, FOS
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 10 singing, FOS
Brown Creeper, 2, singing

Manitou Lake, Woodland Park, 4-13
Yellow-rumped Warbler, FOS
Brewer’s Blackbird, FOS
Gadwall
Common Merganser

Brush Hollow Reservoir near Penrose on 4-14
Possible Chihuahuan Raven flying and calling over  reservoir
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Blue-winged Teal
Gadwall

Section 16/Palmer Trail near Manitou Springs on 4-9
Steller’s Jay, at 6500 feet
Mountain Chickadee, at 6500 feet
Say’s Phoebe, FOS
Cedar Waxwing (at Safeway in Colo. Spgs.)
Bushtit (at Safeway in Colo. Spgs.)

Pasque Flower blooming
Mourning Cloak butterfly, FOS

March 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area
Red-breasted Nuthatch, 3-31, FOS
Williamson’s Sapsucker, 3-31, FOS, calling, territorial drumming
Northern Flicker territorial calling and drumming, 3-19
Evening Grosbeaks, 3-17,  calling in area, FOS
Pine Siskins, 3-19,  calling in area, FOS, one at feeder on 3-27
American Robin, a few, FOS on 3-6, daily at water feature, singing on 3-26
Juncos- Singing on 3-3. Pink-sided and Slate-colored absent by
mid-March. For Gray-headed 22 on 3-6  and 24 on 3-31, During snowstorm
on March 24,  80+ Gray-headed, 2 Pink-sided, 1 Slate-colored. Also 1
Oregon on 3-5, 3-6 and 3-7.
Western Bluebird, singing, FOS, 3-23
Mountain Bluebird, FOS on 3-9 near Lake George
Rough-legged Hawk, 3-9 near Divide
Mountain Chickadee, singing on 3-13
Hairy Woodpecker, territorial drumming on 3-12
American Kestrel, 1 in Woodland Park area
White-breasted Nuthatch, territorial calling on 3-28
Brown Creeper, 1 on 3-1 and 3-3.
House Finch a few thru the month and 18 on 3-6.
Starling, 1 on 3-6
Downy Woodpecker, 1M on 3-31, new species for yard area

Also:

Parent’s house in Englewood on 3-19: Red-breasted Nuthatch, Bushtit, juncos

Barr Camp Trail near Manitou Springs on 3-18: Black-capped Chickadee
singing, Clark’s Nutcracker-2, Williamson’s Sapsucker-1 (FOS), Spotted
Towhee singing, Northern Flicker territorial calling

Lovell Gulch Trail, Woodland Park- On 3-15, Black-capped Chickadee-1,
Brown Creeper-1.

Grouse Creek and Meadow Mountain Trails, Minturn near Vail on 3-9:
Pine Siskins, Golden-corwned Kinglet-2

Near Westcreek and Deckers on 3-10: Song Sparrow and Red-winged
Blackbird singing

Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA near Penrose
On 3-27, Canyon Towhee singing, Great Horned Owl, 2 calling from
Cottonwoods below dam, American Kestrel-1
On 3-22, Pnyon Jay flock calling, Spotted Towhee singing, Belted
Kingfisher, Townsend’s Solitaire singing

Heiser Trail, near Cascade on 3-21: Brown Creeper-2, Townsend’s
Solitaire singing

Columbine-Spring Creek Trails near Manitou Springs on 3-5: Canyon Wren
singing, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Spotted Towhee singing, Brown
Crepper-1

February 2017

Woodland Park Yard Area
Brown Creeper, 2 on 2-9
Dark-eyed Junco- started singing on 2-10, regular numbers of
Gray-headed, Slate-colored and Pink-sided. Oregon Junco- 2 on 2-12, 1
on 2-27
Black-capped Chickadee, 1 on 2-1 and 2-12
House Finch, singing on 2-2
Mountain Chicakdee, singing on 2-4

Also:
Lake George area on 2-11, Bald Eagle-2, American Dipper singing,
Belted Kingfisher
Rough-legged Hawk, along I-25 in Colo. Spgs. on 2-14 and 2-23
Lovelll/White Gulch Trails on 2-18, Woodland Park, 3 Brown Creeper

January 2017

Merlin, female Prairie form, Red Rocks Open Space near Manitou
Springs, at pond are on 1-23
Townsend’s Solitaire, Red Rocks Open Space near Manitou Springs on
1-23, Cascade on 1-8
White-crowned Sparrow, Red Rocks Open Space near Manitou Springs on 1-23
Spotted Towhee, Red Rocks Open Space near Manitou Springs on 1-23
Song Sparrow, 1 on Mule Creek Trail on 1-29
Bushtit, flock of 9 at Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs on 1-15
House Sparrow, new to yard area, 2 on 1-10, 5 on 1-9
Dark-eyed Junco, regular good numbers of Gray-headed, Slate-colored
and Pink-sided, thinned out towards end of month, also one Oregon on
1-20 and one White-winged on 1-9
Bald Eagle, one or two adults hunting along South Platte River near
Lake Geroge on 1-20
Common Goldeneye, 6 along South Platte River near Lake Geroge on 1-20
Interesting noisy mixed flock of corvids along Hondo Ave., Green
Mountain Falls on 1-22, 16 American Crow, 10 Stellar’s Jay, 2
Black-billed Magpie, 2 Western Scrub-Jay
House Finch, small flock regular to yard area
Western Scrub-Jay, Cascade on 1-8
Spotted Towhee, Cascade on 1-8
Brown Creeper, one on 1-3, 1-4 and 1-8
Hairy Woodpecker, regular thru winter months
Starling, flock visiting birdbath earl thru mid Jan.
American Robin, occ. at birdbath in early Jan.
Northern Flicker, one on 1-4

December 2016

Woodland Park Yard Area
Highlight again in Decmber was the juncos. Had all 5 subspecies ijn
yard area on 12-7, 12-18 and  12-22. Regular good numbers of
Gray-headed, Pink-sided and Slate-colored, with one Oregon and one
White-winged joining flock on those dates. One Oregon also seen on
12-2 and 12-19.
Starling, flock on 12-20
Pygmy and White-breasted Nuthatch, a few regular thru month
House Sparrow, 1M on 12-21, new for yad list
Clark’s Nutcracker,  yard area on 12-6, 12-7, 12-10, 12-11, 1 on
Elder-Phen Trail on 12-21, near Divide
Mountain Chickadee, flock of about 10 on 12-10 along with one
Black-capped Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet, 1 on Lovell Gulch Trail, Woldland Park, on 12-6
American Tree Sparrow, one on 12-19
Red Crossbill, a couple flyover at Red Rock Canyon Oopen Space area
near Manitou Springs
Bald Eagle, 2 adults feeing along South Platte River near Lake George
American Dipper, 1, singing, along South Platte River near Lake George

November 2016

Woodland Park Yard Area
Juncos thru the month: Gray-headed, Pink-sided, a few Slate-colored,
White-winged (one on 11-14 and 11-15)
Starlings in mid Nov.
American Goldfinch, a few on 11-8
Clark’s Nutcracker, 11-18
Red-winged Blackbird, a few on 11-3
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Townsend’s Solitaire, singing at Red Rock Canyon Open Space on 11-30
(near Manitou Springs)
Spotted Towhee, Red Rock Canyon Open Space on 11-30 (near Manitou Springs)

October 2016

Highlight in Oct. was the juncos, for a few days in late Oct. had all
5 subspecies in the yard area: Gray-headed (resident), Pink-sided,
Oregon, White-winged and Slate-colored. Good numbers of Pink-sided
continued into Nov. along with a few Slate-colored.

Woodland Park Yard Area
House Finch family found the feeder area in early Oct., new to yard
area, gone by end of month
Starling, occ. visits to yard area in late Oct.
Brown Creeper, 1 on 10-25
Great Horned Owl, calling in early Oct.

Also:
Three-toed Woodpcker- 1 on Crags Lookout Trail S of Divide on 10-3, 1
on 10-21 at Ormes Peak Area off of Rampart Range Rd., E of Pikes Peak
Shrike, along Rampart Range Rd. on 10-21, Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-28
Peregrine Falcon, 1 on 10-3 at Crags Lookout trailhead S of Divide
Dusky Grouse, 4 along Goose Creek Trail, Lost Creek Wilderness W of
Deckers on 10-16
Red-naped/Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, 1 calling on 10-16 along Wigwam
Creek Trail, Lost Creek Wilderness W of Deckers
Western Bluebird, 5, Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 10-18
Townsend’s Solitaire, singing in Cascade on 10-9 and 10-23
Clark’s Nutcracker, on 10-16 along Wigwam Creek Trail, Lost Creek
Wilderness W of Deckers
Brewer’s Blackbird, flocking in Woodland Park area in early Oct., gone
by mid- Oct.
Gray Jay, on Crags Lookout Trail S of Divide on 10-3
Eurasian Collared-Dove, occ. seen in Woodland Park area

September 2016

Woodland Park Yard Area
Sadly no warbler migrants in spring and fall migration here, miss
seeing them like when I used to live on Front Range.
Blue Jay, one on 9-30, first to yard area, did not return
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 9-1
Golden-crowned Kinglet, 9-1
Brown Creeper, 9-1
Western Meadowlark, 9-3
Rock Wren, 9-10
Clark’s Nutcrackers, around early Sept. then gone rest of month

Also:
Western Scrub-Jay, Green Mountain Falls, 9-14
Osprey, Catamount Res. near Green Mountain Falls, 9-14
Eurasian Collared-Dove, occ. seen in Woodland Park area
Bald Eagle, 1 imm. at Cheesman Res. on 9-25
Three-toed Woodpecker, Pancake Rocks Trail, S of Divide, 9-30
Brewer’s Blackbird, flocking in Woodland Park area thru month
Screech-Owl, talked to some people in Cascade area that had a
Screech-Owl in their storage shed this summer

On Sept. 11 at Cheesman Res. had a gray Tassel-eared/Abert’s Squirrel,
apparently gray phase is less common than black color. Also that day
at sunrise a very tame Red Fox was at parking lot, appeared to be a
young one that had been fed as we tossed it a piece of ice and it ran
right up to it. Also at my yard area I have black squirrels with no
ear tassels so I thought they were juv. Abert’s but locals tell me the
Fox and Abert’s Squirrels are breeding so app. the black squirrels
with no ear tassels are Fox/Abert’s hybrids.

August 2016

Woodland Park Yard Area
Yellow-rumped Warbler, started flocking, 8-30
House Finch, male, 8-26, first for yard area
Northern Goshawk, along Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-31
Pinyon Jay, flyover flock of 8 on 8-31
Loggerhead Shrike, 8-24
Blue Jay, 8-15, Manitou Springs
Rock Wren, near Lake George, 8-16
Lesser Goldfinch, near Lake George, 8-16
Calliope Hummingbird, 1 F, 8-11, 8-17
Dark-eyed Junco feeding cowbird fledgling on 8-10
Western Tanager, 8-4
Lots of juveniles in and around yard area in early Aug. then gone by
late Aug. incl. magpie, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, Pygmy
Nuthatch, Red-naped and Willimason Sapsuckers, Evening Grosbeak, House
Wren, flicker, Chipping Sparrow

Mount Elbert Trail near Leadville, 8-28
Brown-capped Rosy Finch, some, incl. juv.
American Pipit, flocking

Mount Huron Trail near Buena Vista, 8-12
White-tailed Ptarmigan, with juvs.
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, lots
Gray Jay

May 2016

Woodland Park Area
Western Grebe, 5-18
American White Pelican, 5-13
Gadwall, 5-18
Green-winged Teal, 5-18
Bald Eagle, 5-3
Wilson’s Snipe, 5-11, winnowing
Sora, 5-18
Virginia Rail, 5-11
Eurasian Collared-Dove, 5-18
Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 5-8 male displaying
White-throated Swift, 5-22
Red-naped Sapsucker, 5-4
Dusky Flycatcher, 5-14
Cordilleran Flycatcher, 5-21
Tree Swallow, 5-2
Barn Swallow, 5-4
Viloet-green Swallow, 5-4
Warbling Vireo, 5-24
Plumbeous Vireo, 5-14
Blue Jay, Green Mountain Falls
Western Scrub-Jay, Green Mountain Falls and Highlands Ranch
House Wren, 5-9
Hermit Thrush, 5-7
Gray Catbird, 5-30
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 5-7
Golden-crowned Kinglet, 5-7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 5-22
Yellow-rumped Warbler, 5-4
Yellow Warbler, 5-11
MacGillivray’s Warbler, 5-28
Western Tanager, 5-24
Common Yellowthroat, 5-11
Black-headed Grosbeak, 5-13
Green-tailed Towhee, 5-11
Spotted Towhee, 5-4
Lincoln’s Sparrow, 5-7
Chipping Sparrow, 5-7
Vesper Sparrow, 5-22
Common Grackle, 5-11
Bullock’s Oriole, 5-22

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