Joe Roller Memorial Green Big Year

March is typically not the birdiest time in the Denver metro and this year was no exception. I'll be honest, most of March is just plain awful. Most of the Cackling Geese have left by the third week and not much has moved in to make it feel like spring. There are a couple Mountain Bluebirds around to liven things up, but that's about it. I went for regular walks to my patch (Clement Park) and around my neighborhood over the last couple weeks, and did not have much to report (but at least I went for some nice walks). However, there have a been a few highlights other than getting my first Common Grackle and Barn Swallow on 29 March.  Before I get into the bird stories, please consider a tax-deductible donation or pledge per species (pledges do not need to be paid until the 2021 green big year ends). The pledges and donations are incredibly motivating. Once I hit 250 species, we will have topped $22,000! I'm in awe of the support. I really am. Thank you. I think we as a birdin

As predicted, work was very busy in mid- to late-February, so green birding was mostly limited to walks from my house, mostly to Clement Park, and a few bike rides to chase birds. This was fine since February is well, not the most riveting month for birding in the Denver area. Or is it?  I have a few fun stories from chases over the last few weeks to share, but the big news is I finally got a Northern Goshawk from my yard and it was Green Big Year bird #100!    Green Big Year species list: 102 Miles ridden: 431 miles (as of March 8) Walks to Clement Park where I haven't seen much yet this year: too many  2021 Joe Roller Memorial Green Big Year Species List Please consider a tax-deductible donation or pledge per species (pledges do not need to be paid until the 2021 green big year ends). The pledges and donations are incredibly motivating. Thank you. We are doing this for Joe and for budding ornithologists! Please pledge or donate. We are closing in on our goal of $20,000 once I hit