[Birdtalk] Hardware Ranch Trip

[Jim Lofthouse]

I spent about three hours in Blacksmith Fork Canyon yesterday, fishing, birdwatching and taking pictures.

At the mouth of the canyon there was 4 Bald Eagles flying above the crags.  At the impoundment there was 4 Common Golden eye, and 1 Hooded Merganser.  At the elk viewing area there was 8 robins. 
Other birds seen in my travels that day were: Red-tailed Hawk, Kestrel, Crow, Magpie, Junco, Robin, Mallard, Turkey, Canada Goose and House Sparrow.  No home birds on this list.  

My goodness, that 4 inches of snow and cold 4° temperature this morning sure brought the birds to the feeders:  Flicker, Downey Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, House Finch, Goldfinch, Pine Siskin, and House Sparrow.  My guess is about 150 birds hitting my feeders. 

 Missing in action are the Red-winged Blackbirds that have been here almost every day. 

Sorry, I still cannot report any grouse in Paradise.  

Happy New Year!

Jim

Paradise, Utah   Cache County

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