maryann kolb wrote:
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> On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:55:01 -0700 (PDT), carol
> <cghappyfeet@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>> I use to see alot of chickadees here in Colorado during the winter and
>> now none. Will they come back this coming winter? Still have a few
>> gold finches!
>
> Most birds become much more territorial and spread out at nesting
> time. During the winter they form small mixed flocks and forage for
> food and are much easier to see and hear.
Agree with that, but think there may be more to the story (that I don't
clearly understand).
Until a few weeks ago we had lots of Chickadees, Nuthatches and Grackles
(among others that are not of interest here). Now, few to none.
If past years are a lesson, we will go through a couple of more cycles
until cold weather sets in, then the Grackles will be gone until next
spring, but the other two will continue to come and go.
I'm guessing that "what else is available" and "variety" are factors
somehow.
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