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Observation: Pyropyga nigricans
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Event Date:
2025-07-04
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Browns Farm Canal
Province/State:
Colorado
Event Date:
2025-07-04
Time of Day:
Day-Time
Start Time:
08:15
End Time:
08:45
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Anna Walker
Additional Observers:
Target Species Genus:
Pyropyga
Target Species Species:
nigricans
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Habitat is green space along an agricultural canal in suburban Fort Collins neighborhood. The canal flows year round and runs quite high in the summer. It is lined with willows, ash trees, and other vegetation. The surrounding area is grasses, weeds, and other forbs.
Elevation (meters):
5109
Area Searched (hectares):
2
Artificial Light Sources
Artificial Light Types
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Non-Flashing
Number Observed:
1
Genus:
Pyropyga
Species:
nigricans
Observation Notes:
While I only saw one individual today, I do this walk almost every day and for the last week or so I have been seeing anywhere from 1-4 individuals along the 2km stretch that I frequent. Usually they are seen flying in proximity to the canal, though I have also seen one in the neighborhood adjacent to the green space. On this particular day I only saw one individual in the grass adjacent to the canal. It was cooler and muggier than usual.
