Birds and Nature

I spent some time tonight watching Chimney Swifts in Lamar, CO where I observed at least 8 birds as they foraged. It is clear from the top pic why these are called 'flying cigars' of a cigar with wings. I was happy I was able to find a chimney where two swifts flew into at dark, presumably a pair that is nesting there. SeEtta

Red-bellied Woodpeckers are resident in Lamar Woods, a hotspot behing the Lamar Community College but are always high up in tall trees. I found this one in Fairmount Cemetery which is which is close to Lamar Woods. The bird was in one of their smaller evergreen trees so got great views and this photo. SeEtta