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Bird congregations at major intersections

That theory does seem to make the most sense as I can't think what other common denominator there would be at intersections---not all have standing water, street lights wouldn't play a role during ...

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Bird congregations at major intersections

I have wondered about the light also, but why would the birds be there in the middle of the day in broad daylight? It doesn't seem like there are any fewer swallows during the middle of the day tha...

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Bird congregations at major intersections

Thanks for the information about the Miller Moths. I think that these moths are part of the attraction for the insect eating birds at the intersections, but the Millers have been gone now for month...

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Bird congregations at major intersections
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Over the last five years or so I have noticed a distinctive collection of insect eating birds at major intersections in Pueblo. This was explained away by some as Miller Moths dropping from cars wh...

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October 10
Steve Mac Kerrow replied to Steve Mac Kerrow's discussion 'Bird congregations at major intersections'
That theory does seem to make the most sense as I can't think what other common denominator there would be at intersections---not all have standing water, street lights wouldn't play a role during the day, etc.. If this theory is correct then ther...
October 9
Scott Menough replied to Steve Mac Kerrow's discussion 'Bird congregations at major intersections'
This phenomenon occurs primarily in the spring and fall when the surrounding air temperature is cool. At the intersections air temperature is warmer due to hot cars stopping there. This creates a temperature inversion with active insects (not just...
October 8
Steve Mac Kerrow replied to Steve Mac Kerrow's discussion 'Bird congregations at major intersections'
I have wondered about the light also, but why would the birds be there in the middle of the day in broad daylight? It doesn't seem like there are any fewer swallows during the middle of the day than at dusk or dawn. I am wondering if there is some...
October 7
Fran Vansyoc replied to Steve Mac Kerrow's discussion 'Bird congregations at major intersections'
Every summer I see flocks of Barn Swallows flying around in intersections with traffic lights. I figured they had to be catching some type of insects. Next year I will watch and try to see if there are lots of Miller Moths attracted to the lights....
October 6
Steve Mac Kerrow replied to Steve Mac Kerrow's discussion 'Bird congregations at major intersections'
Thanks for the information about the Miller Moths. I think that these moths are part of the attraction for the insect eating birds at the intersections, but the Millers have been gone now for months. They pass through here usually in June and then...
October 6
Gary Lefko replied to Steve Mac Kerrow's discussion 'Bird congregations at major intersections'
One theory from CSU is here - https://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05597.html (search for intersection) Gary
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Bird congregations at major intersections
Over the last five years or so I have noticed a distinctive collection of insect eating birds at major intersections in Pueblo. This was explained away by some as Miller Moths dropping from cars when they stop and serving as a food source. Well, t...
October 5
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Pueblo, CO
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Favorite Colorado Bird?
many
National Audubon Society member?
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Southern Colorado
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At 10:09pm on October 5, 2009, Gary Lefko said…
Welcome Steve birding trail is at http://www.coloradobirdingtrail.com/ Gary
 
 

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