Cobirders,
I visited the area this morning with several interested birders, and two interested birds--the two stars of the show. Some folks had walked by the spot, so I'll add a bit more information. After you pass the scraped-off area adjoining the path on the right, the path curves slightly to the right. After it turns to the left, begin looking for a tree on the left with 3 logs leaning against the trunk, slightly visible above the high foliage. In about 30', there is a log lying about 10' from the trail with 3 sticks leaning perpendicular to the log. The nest is between these two markers. Each of the three times I have been there, the plumbeous male sings at least every 15 minutes. And the yellow-throated female (I'm presuming here that the male hasn't gone too far afield in his choices--at least the colorful vireo has been silent) has always been close. We saw the birds frequently flying to the cottonwoods within about a 50 yard radius of the nest. They did not seem to be gathering nesting material today, just general vireo foraging for food. As the male sang, the female would preen. I saw both vireos enter the nest at different times yesterday, and there were two nest visits this morning (don't know which bird was there today). Both perched nicely at medium levels for good views, and did not seem disturbed by those of us gaping. The yellow-throated picture doesn't rival Glenn's, but there is proof that ordinary photographers have a chance also.
Larry Modesitt
Chairman, Board of Directors
Chairman, Board of Directors
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
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