[Birdnet] Lewis Woodpecker near Magna at 12:30 pm 22 April

[Neville, Ann (KUCC)]

I saw a Lewis's woodpecker on Kennecott property on a power pole.  If it
is still there you may be able to see if from 9400 West and ~3500 South.
It caught my eye when it did a swoop turn then perch.  Because of the
size, I thought it was a very dark kestrel, but nope it was eating a big
bug - maybe even a moth or something.

 

Take 201 west PAST the main Magna turn off at 8400 West.  Take the next
left (9400 or 9800, there is the Kennecott power plant on the hill in
front of you, the next turn off is into the refinery).  Drive south to
the stop sign, then a slight right and left again.  There is a chain
link fence that separates Kennecott property from Magna.  Scan the power
poles up the hill.  I saw it on a wooden one, but I don't know if it
matters.

 

Good luck.  I took some photos and will send them in.

 

Ann

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