The field trip I led last Saturday was very productive with all 8 participants getting many views of male several male Bobolinks including a close view at eye level when a first year male flew in less than 40 feet away from where we stood in a farmer's field (with permission). The males sang, displayed and chased for the group for almost an hour, with great views for all including 3 for whom this was a life species.
All the participants also got very good views through spotting scopes of the Common Ravens that have 2 nestlings in their nest inside a cave high up a cliff. We watched as the parents flew in and fed their nestlings and occasionally stayed to do housekeeping. Nearby a Canyon Wren,several Rock Wrens and Spotted Towhees serenaded the group. We also heard and watched as a male Ash-throated Flycatcher called from a small deciduous tree.
At our last stop a pair of Black Phoebes put on a nice show as they fed at least one fledgling which was accomplished by hovering briefing near the fledgling.
I have posted photos of the Common Ravens at and in the cave nest on my Birds and Nature blog. I have also added a few photos of a male Bobolink that was perched above me on a power line providing some interesting views of it's plumage and rectrices.
SeEtta Moss
Canon City
Blogging for Birds and Blooms magazine @ http://birdsandbloomsblog.com/author/seetta-moss/ (newest link)
Personal blog @ BirdsAndBlooms.blogspot.com
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