There's certainly a few I haven't seen yet, including Western Tanager, Green-tailed Towhee, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Chipping Sparrow, and Black-throated Gray Warbler. Each of the past couple of days I've caught fleeting glimpses of a pair of hummingbirds, though not long enough to identify other than to rule out Rufous. I've also been a little concerned that my dripper/bird bath wasn't seeing a lot of activity, but the robins have now found it and their splashing around will probably help attract others.
A couple of interesting and somewhat unexpected species for the state have been reported on Utah Birds: At Antelope Island Causeway (bridge to the Antelope Island State Park near Salt Lake City) some Red Knots were seen and, in Salt Lake City, a male Painted Bunting. Regarding the Red Knots, the Sibley guide's range map does show green dots for Utah, so there are historical records for the state, though they are certainly rare. It would interesting to know if they are of the rufa subspecies which are in such a drastic state of decline. Last year a male Painted Bunting was also seen in the state, though a bit further south if I remember correctly.
Speaking of buntings, I need to work real hard and finally get Lazuli Bunting - supposed to breed here but I'm still looking . . .
Update: Chalk up another: Right after I posted this I went outside with Roxy and, though I don't have time to go chase it down, I did get the season's first Green-tailed Towhee by voice.
A couple of interesting and somewhat unexpected species for the state have been reported on Utah Birds: At Antelope Island Causeway (bridge to the Antelope Island State Park near Salt Lake City) some Red Knots were seen and, in Salt Lake City, a male Painted Bunting. Regarding the Red Knots, the Sibley guide's range map does show green dots for Utah, so there are historical records for the state, though they are certainly rare. It would interesting to know if they are of the rufa subspecies which are in such a drastic state of decline. Last year a male Painted Bunting was also seen in the state, though a bit further south if I remember correctly.
Speaking of buntings, I need to work real hard and finally get Lazuli Bunting - supposed to breed here but I'm still looking . . .
Update: Chalk up another: Right after I posted this I went outside with Roxy and, though I don't have time to go chase it down, I did get the season's first Green-tailed Towhee by voice.
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