[Birdtalk] Evening Grosbeaks - Midvale

[Matthew J. Williams]

Hello All,
    Last night we spent some of the evening outside and while I was on the 
phone, about 30 mins before sundown, I  heard some very interesting calls 
from overhead.  Upset that I missed hearing these birds well, I promptly 
hung up and kept a close ear out.  Eventually I heard the call again...and 
a third time when finally I spotted what I was looking for.  The visual was 
not great but coupled with the call (I checked the CD's today), I am happy 
to say that there are EVENING GROSBEAKS in Midvale as well.  I didn't hear 
their classic, high-pitched abrupt note (that I'm more familiar with) but 
consistently a more burry call...definitely finchy.  This was at about 
6800S 650 E in Midvale.   Tim's report further confirms that there are fair 
numbers in the area.  Hopefully we'll be seeing more reports.  There's 
probably enough natural food to keep them busy but it won't be long before 
they're invading feeders. In the meantime, keep an ear out!
    Otherwise, not much to report from the area other than a decent flock 
of MAGPIES (~20) and about 35 MOURNING DOVES hanging out together.

Good Birding,
Matt Williams
Midvale, UT