01-18-2023, 08:08 PM
Hi Michelle! Yes, small numbers of Slate-colored Fox Sparrow breed in the higher elevation willow carrs along the northern Front Range. We see them in the glacial moraine between the Peaceful Valley and Camp Dick campgrounds. They can also be found around Brainard, Long, Isabelle and Mitchell Lakes. Most anywhere above where there is wetland willow. Probably along the South St. Vrain above Overland Road. Slate-colored are more numerous on the west side of the divide and north. Much smaller populations live here.
Red Fox Sparrow is rare in CO, but fairly common in the midwest during winter. I've seen them here every 3 or 4 or 5 years but having two together this year was a first. A few years ago in spring, both Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrows were present at the same time. Also a first. Wish I could have photographed them together.
Birds have wings and anything unusual can show up anytime.
BTW, you once mentioned interest in mounting a dipper box under the Lefthand/Jim Creek bridge. I have a plan and a dipper box ready to mount. We should get together in early May.
Cheers,
Steve
Red Fox Sparrow is rare in CO, but fairly common in the midwest during winter. I've seen them here every 3 or 4 or 5 years but having two together this year was a first. A few years ago in spring, both Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrows were present at the same time. Also a first. Wish I could have photographed them together.
Birds have wings and anything unusual can show up anytime.
BTW, you once mentioned interest in mounting a dipper box under the Lefthand/Jim Creek bridge. I have a plan and a dipper box ready to mount. We should get together in early May.
Cheers,
Steve