Journal R.E.Johnson 1969 March 20 Boulder & Nederland & vicinity to Denver, Colorado dispersing the flock somewhat. One day several years ago she estimated they had 2000 to 3000 birds all at one time. This year they here put out about 300lbs of seed which they buy in 100lb sacks at the Ideal Feed Store in Boulder. From her description it appears they do see a few sleek rose finches. She didn't [illegible] mind if I trapped or netted birds in her yard. (Cole & Snyders) She mentioned that two other families were feeding the birds south of here on Colo. Hwy 119 above the Eldora Road. Also they are often seen in flocks near the mill (below # 2). I next drove to the 2nd house [on hill] to talk to that lady but she was away (Mrs. Conner) but the lady in the next house up the hill was present & very helpful. She said Kathy had been up there looking at the birds too. She said the birds didn't show up until mid Dec & at first they fed early in the morning (6:30AM when she got up regularly the birds were always there) & late in the day. More recently they seem to be around at most anytime, for example 9-10 AM a few days ago when they were sledding and today during the same period. She said they usually flow in from the north (from the direction of #3 or perhaps the mines over that hill) & late in the day they returned to the north. She pointed out a green house below & across the creek where some people also feed them. She said Mrs Conner said she saw a black or a brown (?) one a day or two ago. Whichever it was was considered very unusual. Mrs Conners