This past Saturday Laramie Auduboners were treated to excellent views of Brown-capped Rosy-Finches, right at the north end of South Gap Lake were our intrepid leader Brian Waitkus said they would be!
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| Brown-capped Rosy-Finch. Photo © Brian Waitkus. |
The Rosy-Finches were actively foraging, and some were carrying food. No nests have been located this year, but the birds' behavior certainly indicated that they have nestlings somewhere nearby.
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| American Pipit eggs by Libby Megna. |
White-crowned sparrows, Lincoln's sparrows, and American pipits are also actively feeding young along the trail to South Gap Lake. Brian had previously located two American pipit nests, one with eggs and one with nestlings. If you are walking along the Gap Lakes Trail in the near future, keep your eyes open and place your feet carefully--the nests are right along the trail!
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| American Pipit. Photo © Brian Waitkus. |
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| American Pipit nestlings. Photo © Brian Waitkus. |
The complete trip list is available on eBird
here. The weather and wildflowers were excellent as well. If you're looking for a short hike in scenic country, or want to see Brown-capped Rosy-Finches in their breeding habitat, I highly recommend Gap Lakes Trail! The trail takes off from the north end of the
Lewis Lake picnic area.
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| Gap Lakes Trail. Photo by Libby Megna. |
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