Comments for Evergreen Audubon http://www.evergreenaudubon.org local chapter of the National Audubon Society Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Local Sightings by Sherman Wing http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99&cpage=2#comment-205 Sherman Wing Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99#comment-205 Labor Day morning at Mt Falcon... There were good numbers of scuffy-looking Western Bluebirds in the meadow, near the old burn area, perched on the mullen stocks. The dried thistle provided food for a large group of Pine Siskins. In the larger stands of scrub oak, I saw two Virginia's Warbler and one Wilson's Warbler. Heading uphill and around to the north-facing slope, I saw several migrating Townsend's Warblers. Labor Day morning at Mt Falcon… There were good numbers of scuffy-looking Western Bluebirds in the meadow, near the old burn area, perched on the mullen stocks. The dried thistle provided food for a large group of Pine Siskins. In the larger stands of scrub oak, I saw two Virginia’s Warbler and one Wilson’s Warbler. Heading uphill and around to the north-facing slope, I saw several migrating Townsend’s Warblers.

]]> Comment on Local Sightings by Marilyn Rhodes http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99&cpage=2#comment-200 Marilyn Rhodes Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:11:42 +0000 http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99#comment-200 This year Pygmy Nuthatches elected not to nest in the box on the back of my house that they've used for years because I installed a nest cam in it. They continue to avoid that box but apparently have determined that the box next to it makes a dandy roosting place. I just observed 10 Pygmys fly into the box for the night. This has been going on all week, if not longer. Wish I could see inside. Earlier in the day I was enjoying the flurry of activity at my feeders again. Suddenly, a Sharp-shinned Hawk flew in, perched on a branch near the feeders and literally cleared the place out for an hour. What an awesome bird. The master of the hit and run. This year Pygmy Nuthatches elected not to nest in the box on the back of my house that they’ve used for years because I installed a nest cam in it. They continue to avoid that box but apparently have determined that the box next to it makes a dandy roosting place. I just observed 10 Pygmys fly into the box for the night. This has been going on all week, if not longer. Wish I could see inside.

Earlier in the day I was enjoying the flurry of activity at my feeders again. Suddenly, a Sharp-shinned Hawk flew in, perched on a branch near the feeders and literally cleared the place out for an hour. What an awesome bird. The master of the hit and run.

]]> Comment on Local Sightings by Marilyn Rhodes http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99&cpage=2#comment-199 Marilyn Rhodes Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:59:04 +0000 http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99#comment-199 This is probably not news to anyone but me. Although I've lived in Evergreen among a couple of hundred Ponderosa Pine trees for over 20 years, I just realized that their pine cones close in cold and rainy weather and open wide when the sun shines. We've had such a huge cone crop this year, I put six of the prettiest and biggest on my deck table and have been surprised almost daily at the change in their appearance and shape. In our Evergreen world, even the most ordinary of occurrences never cease to interest, teach and amaze me . . . This is probably not news to anyone but me. Although I’ve lived in Evergreen among a couple of hundred Ponderosa Pine trees for over 20 years, I just realized that their pine cones close in cold and rainy weather and open wide when the sun shines. We’ve had such a huge cone crop this year, I put six of the prettiest and biggest on my deck table and have been surprised almost daily at the change in their appearance and shape. In our Evergreen world, even the most ordinary of occurrences never cease to interest, teach and amaze me . . .

]]> Comment on Local Sightings by Marilyn Rhodes http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99&cpage=2#comment-198 Marilyn Rhodes Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:49:46 +0000 http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99#comment-198 Birds galore! My feeders have been VERY active this week with more than three dozen Pine Siskins, 6-8 Lesser Goldfinches, 3 juvie Red Crossbills, 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler and 1 juvie Black-headed Grosbeak joining the regular gang of finches, chickadees, nuthatches, jays, woodpeckers, magpies and crows. The BT Hummingbirds have been draining the feeders every couple of days and I still have Rufous hummers stopping by to tank up for their long journey (sure gonna miss these little guys). Raccoons and bears and their cubs are on the move in my neighborhood, too. Bringing all feeders in at night is a must! Birds galore! My feeders have been VERY active this week with more than three dozen Pine Siskins, 6-8 Lesser Goldfinches, 3 juvie Red Crossbills, 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler and 1 juvie Black-headed Grosbeak joining the regular gang of finches, chickadees, nuthatches, jays, woodpeckers, magpies and crows. The BT Hummingbirds have been draining the feeders every couple of days and I still have Rufous hummers stopping by to tank up for their long journey (sure gonna miss these little guys). Raccoons and bears and their cubs are on the move in my neighborhood, too. Bringing all feeders in at night is a must!

]]> Comment on Local Sightings by Brad Andres http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99&cpage=1#comment-195 Brad Andres Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:55:45 +0000 http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99#comment-195 Hey Folks, Keep your eyes open for migrant warblers. I have been seeing small flocks around evening and hearing chip notes overhead. Hey Folks,

Keep your eyes open for migrant warblers. I have been seeing small flocks around evening and hearing chip notes overhead.

]]> Comment on Local Sightings by Aaron Wald http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99&cpage=1#comment-192 Aaron Wald Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:57:34 +0000 http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99#comment-192 A few days ago, we had a partially albino Pine Siskin at our feeder. He has been coming back every evening since then! Seen near Hiwan Drive. (see photos in Photo Gallery) A few days ago, we had a partially albino Pine Siskin at our feeder. He has been coming back every evening since then! Seen near Hiwan Drive. (see photos in Photo Gallery)

]]> Comment on Local Sightings by Emily Wald http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99&cpage=1#comment-191 Emily Wald Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:49:50 +0000 http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99#comment-191 Tuesday evening at about 8:30pm we saw a Great Horned Owl on the electrical pole at the intersection of Lewis Ridge and Frontage roads (across from the main entrance to Elk Meadow). It just stayed perched there while we watched, swiveling its head around in search of food. Tuesday evening at about 8:30pm we saw a Great Horned Owl on the electrical pole at the intersection of Lewis Ridge and Frontage roads (across from the main entrance to Elk Meadow). It just stayed perched there while we watched, swiveling its head around in search of food.

]]> Comment on Local Sightings by barbara klaus http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99&cpage=1#comment-190 barbara klaus Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:39:05 +0000 http://www.evergreenaudubon.org/?page_id=99#comment-190 There has been a small flock of Evening Grosbeaks in Sun Creek (off Lewis Ridge Road) several times over the weekend of August 14th. I haven't seen them here before. There has been a small flock of Evening Grosbeaks in Sun Creek (off Lewis Ridge Road) several times over the weekend of August 14th. I haven’t seen them here before.

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