Tues, Apr 3, 2007

Update on the town ravens nesting:
Nest on the side of apt. north of Smith's has an incubating female. No band reads yet. Female maybe yellow band?
No nests yet found in neighborhood between Smith's and the New Post Office.
Breeding pair, at least 1 unbanded, nesting in north-east corner of Post office, still nest building.
No breeding pair found on west side of snow king North slope, nor across from the fair grounds.
Nest in tallest evergreen above Pony Express incubating, no band reads yet.
Nest in 2nd tree from the right above sidewinders, no band reads yet.
No nest yet found near Center for the arts, although it looks like there may be a territorial pair.
Trees next to Pearl St. bagels have no nests upon scanning.
Mead law offices have next incubating early, mid March.
No territorial behavior seen in ravens in trees behind Bubbas, and still no nest.
Town square nest started in NW corner, building new nest as of March 29 in SE corner, both unbanded, no eggs yet.
Nest seen above Inn on the Creek.
Nest above Wagon Wheel campground near the trailer park, 3rd tree from the right, still nest building as of early last week, both birds unbanded.
Nest seen behind Pawn Shop.
Nest seen being torn down in front of the Virginian by Derek.
Most nest building activity/ feeding of females takes a break between 11am and 2pm. Less activity is seen during heavy rain or snow.
One nest seen on the corner of Gill and Moose, no birds seen using it, could be crow nest or unused; able to been seen from in front of 250 moose. Still no nests seen in East Jackson south of Broadway other than Meads.
Possible territorial pair near Mike Yokel Park on Kelly Ave.
No nests yet found, or territorial pairs seen on NW side of highschool butte, nesting pair of bald eagles there.
No nests or territorial pairs yet seen on cliffs on Spring gulch road.
Airport birds seen incubating.