[cobirds] February 2024 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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February 2024 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Canada Goose-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 3

Mallard-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 10

Ring-necked Duck-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, M, new sighting for location
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, M

Hooded Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, !F, new sighting for location

American Wigeon-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 1M

Common Goldeneye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 10M, 5F
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 9F, 3M
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, a few

Common Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, MF
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, M
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, M

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 2 adults, vocal, courtship?

Rough-legged Hawk-
Along Hwy. 24 just E of Hartsel, 1, light morph

Merlin-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 1, hunting crossbills, may 
have also been there on Jan. 31 when Red Crossbill flock was very vocal and 
agitated

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1, below spillway

Downy Woodpecker- 2-5

Northern Flicker- M on 2-9, M on 2-11

Northern Shrike-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, along the dam
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1, calling

Steller’s Jay-
Blue River Trail on 2-18, 1

Clark’s Nutcracker-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 1
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, a few
Pony Gulch on 2-24, calling
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1

American Crow-
Hoosier Pass, flock of about 30 on 2-17
Alma, flock of about 20 on 2-19

American Dipper-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1, singing below spillway, also on 2-28
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 2-21, 2-26, 1, sing

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Pony Gulch on 2-24, call

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 2-28

Mountain Chickadee-
Illinois Creek Trail, a few on 2-18
Manitou Lake on 2-28, flock of 6

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1

Dark-eyed Junco- sing on 2-13

Slate-colored- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1
Manitou Lake on 2-28, 4

Pink-sided- small flocks around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 3
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 10

White-winged- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 5
Manitou Lake on 2-28, 10

Oregon- 2-22, 2-25, 2-28
Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4 males, singing, territorial

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 2-4

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time, sing on 2-14

Rosy-Finch
A few reports of large flocks in Cripple Creek and Victor

Red Crossbill-
Manitou Lake on 2-6, two flocks of about 10
Manitou Lake on 2-28, MF

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time


Mink-
South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, tracks


Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] January 2024 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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January 2024 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


Red-tailed Hawk-
South Trout Creek, 1-17, pale juvenile seen there often, 2 today, twins

Wilson's Snipe-
Manitou Lake on 1-13, below spillway, at 7750 feet

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 1-5 and 1-17, M, below spillway, at 7750 feet
Manitou Lake on 1-13, below spillway eating small brook trout

Steller's Jay-
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, flock of about 6

Clark's Nutcracker-
Pikes Peak Highway Gate Area on 1-24, small flock
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, flock of about 20

American Crow-
Manitou Lake on 1-17, flock of about 40

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Lovell Gulch on 1-23, 5
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, 1

Mountain Chickadee-
Manitou Lake on 1-13, flock of 10

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 1-13, 2

Swamp Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 1-5, wetlands on S side, elevation 7750 feet, same area one 
was seen on 10-31

Dark-eyed Junco-

Pink-sided- small flocks around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 1-5, flock of 15

White-winged- one around most of the time

Slate-colored- one or two around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1

Oregon-
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1

Evening Grosbeak-
Memorial Park in Woodland Park, small flock on 1-13

Pine Siskin- 2 on 1-2, 2 on 1-28, 1-30
Pikes Peak Highway Gate Area on 1-24, small flock

House Finch- brief sing on 1-28

Cassin's Finch- small flocks around most of the time

Red Crossbill-
Manitou Lake on 1-13, flock of 15
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, noisy flock of about 12

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time

Abert's Squirrel-
Lovell Gulch on 1-23

Pine Squirrel-
South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31


Joe LaFleur

Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] December 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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December 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Green-winged Teal-

Manitou Lake on 12-12, 2 below spillway


Sharp-shinned Hawk-

Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16


Cooper’s Hawk- 12-27


Prairie Falcon-

Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1,


Great Horned Owl-

Gate at Pikes Peak Highway on 12-22, being mobbed by crows and Steller’s 
Jays


Northern Shrike-

South Trout Creek on 12-19


Blue Jay-

Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1


Clark’s Nutcracker-

Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5


Mountain Bluebird-

Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5, flock of about 6, at about 7750 elevation


Townsend’s Solitaire-

Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 2


Marsh Wren-

Manitou Lake on 12-19


White-breasted Nuthatch- a few around some of the time

Lovell Gulch on 12-8, 2


Brown Creeper-

Lovell Gulch on 12-13, 2


Spotted Towhee-

Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, many


Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 12-12, 1, on 12-19, 2


American Tree Sparrow

South Trout Creek on 12-12, 1


Fox Sparrow- 

Garden of the Gods CBC on 12-16, Slate-colored form, 2 in a stand of 
junipers near a weedy field, Central Garden area, near Parking Lot 4, also 
relocated by CBC compiler, and another report of one still there on 12-23 


Swamp Sparrow- 

Manitou Lake on 12-12, wetlands on S side, same area where one was seen on 
10-31 


White-crowned Sparrow- 

Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, some 


Dark-eyed Junco- 


Pink-sided- a few around most of the time 

Manitou Lake on 12-19, flock of about 8 


Slate-colored- a few around most of the time 

Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5 

Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 2 


White-winged- a few around most of the time 

Manitou Lake on 12-19, flock of 6 


Oregon- 12-17 

Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1 


Evening Grosbeak- small flock on 12-12 


Pine Siskin- 2 on 12-30 


Cassin’s Finch- 

Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5, flock of 6 


Rosy-Finch- Report from Cripple Creek area at about 9500 feet, flock of 
about 350 that continued all month, sometimes in larger numbers, gathering 
at bare ground along a plowed dirt road


Red Crossbill- small flock on 12-13 

Lovell Gulch on 12-8, 2 small flocks 


House Sparrow- a few around most of the time 



Abert’s Squirrel- 12-1




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Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] November 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and beyond

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American Wigeon-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-14, a few

Gadwall-
Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, a few

American Coot-
Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, 1

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14, ad.

Northern Harrier-
Highands Ranch on 11-23

Belted Kingfisher-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14

Northern Flicker- M on 11-29

Pinyon Jay- Report from S of Florrisant on 11-19, flock of about 12

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Pikes Peak Highway on 11-8
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, a few
S of Divide on 11-6, 2

American Robin-
Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 11-8

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Dome Rock SWA on 11-6

American Dipper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14, 2, singing

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time

Brown Creeper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6

White-crowned Sparrow-
Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, many, singing

Dark-eyed Junco-

White-winged- one around most of the time

Oregon- a few sightings

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time

Evening Grosbeak- 11-22
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, small flock

Pine Siskin- 11-18

American Goldfinch- 2 on 11-7

Cassin’s Finch-  F on 11-9

Rosy-Finch
Crystal Reservoir on 11-10, flock of about 25, elevation about 9250

Red Crossbill- 2 on 11-13, a few on 11-28
South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, small flock

House Sparrow- a few sightings


Abert’s Squirrel- 11-25, 11-27
Pikes Peak Highway on 11-2


Joe LaFleur
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[cobirds] October 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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October 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Wood Duck-
South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2F

Bufflehead-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, F

Hooded Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, F

Green-winged Teal-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 7
South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2

Gadwall-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 3

Mallard-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 1

Bald Eagle-
Crystal Res. on 10-19, adult catching a trout

Osprey-
Crystal Res.- 10-2, 10-3, 10-8, 10-11

Merlin- 10-2, female prairie form, first yard sighting

Lesser Yellowlegs-
Manitou Lake, 10-1

Greater Yellowlegs-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, vocal flock of about 12

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 10-21
Manitou Lake on 10-31, male and female, courtship-like behavior,
flying around together, even into the Ponderosa Pines, perched close
to each other with neck extended upward, or could be family group
carousing, there may have been another two kingfishers in area
South Trout Creek on 10-31, family group of 4, MF, 2 juvs.

Great Horned Owl- 10-8 calling

Northern Pygmy-Owl-
Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, calling around 10:30

Mourning Dove-
Green Mountain Falls on 10-8, 2
Manitou Lake on 10-21

Downy Woodpecker- F on 10-21
Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 10-25, calling

Northern Flicker- a few sightings

Steller’s Jay- flock of 6 on 10-6

Gray Jay-
Glen Cove on 10-21, 10-22, 10-27
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16

Clark’s Nutcracker- 2 on 10-5, 10-24
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-1, 10-2
Manitou Lake on 10-31

Western Bluebird- 5 on 10-4, 2 on 10-5, a few on 10-11, a few on 10-17
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, small flock

Mountain Bluebird-
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, a few

American Robin- last seen on 10-24
Crystal Res. on 10-13, a few

Townsend’s Solitaire-
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, calling

Gray Catbird- 10-6, new species for yard area

American Dipper-
Manitou Lake on 10-21
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, 2

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-2, 10-14
Crystal Res. on 10-8
Pikes Peak Highway Gate area on 10-9, 10-26

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Black-capped Chickadee-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 2

Brown Creeper-
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, calling
Dome Rock SWA on 10-5
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16

American Pipit-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 5

European Starling-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, 3 flyover

Wilson’s Warbler- 10-2

Yellow-rumped Warbler- a few on 10-2, small flock on 10-4, 10-21
Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23

Chipping Sparrow- small flock on 10-4

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few, on 10-31 a few
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5

Lincoln’s Sparrow- 10-1, 10-2

Swamp Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, marshy area on south side of lake, new Teller
county sighting for me

White-crowned Sparrow- a few on 10-2, FOS, 2 FY on 10-23
Manitou Lake on 10-21, small flock
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16

American Tree Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 10-31, a few, FOS
South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2

Dark-eyed Junco-

Pink-sided- one around most of the time
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few

Slate-colored- FOS on 10-4, a few around most of the time

White-winged- FOS on 10-30
Manitou Lake on 10-21, FOS

Oregon- FOS on 10-6, one around some of the time

Red-winged Blackbird-
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few small flocks with a few F
Manitou Lake on 10-31, small flocks of males

Western Meadowlark-
Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16, grassy area at around 10,500,
with some grasshoppers around

Evening Grosbeak- small flock on 10-2, a few on 10-21

Pine Siskin- a few sightings
Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, a few

Cassin’s Finch- a few sightings of small flocks

Red Crossbill- a few sightings of small flocks, 20 on 10-17
Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few
Crystal Res. on 10-13, a few
South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, about 12
Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, a couple small flocks
Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 10-25, calling, a few
Manitou Lake on 10-31, small flock, with juvs., very vocal

House Sparrow- a few sightings


Frittilary Butterfly-
Dome Rock SWA on 10-5



Joe LaFleur
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[cobirds] September 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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 Crossbill- small flock on 9-15
(Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few)
Lake George Community Park on 9-30, flock
Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, flock
Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, above treeline
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, a few small flocks
Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few

House Sparrow- a few around some of the time


Mountain Lion-
Along Pikes Peak Hwy. on Aug. 20

Red Fox-
Report of black phase on Aug. 19



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[cobirds] August 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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 on 8-24, flyover at 12,750

Townsend’s Warbler-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, loose flock of 4 to
6, calling, sang a few times

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near TH at 10,500

Black-headed Grosbeak- 8-15 call, brief sing, juv., F on 8-23

Spotted Towhee-
Colo Spgs on 8-6, 8-7, sing

Green-tailed Towhee-
Report from Woodland Park area, 2 on 8-18
Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, sing
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10

Chipping Sparrow- a few around most of the time, juvs. Thru end of month
Mueller State Park Elk Meadow Trail on 8-19, feeding juvs.
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17
South Platte River near Lake George, 8-24

Lark Sparrow-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, 8-22 sang once
Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, sing once

Brewer’s Sparrow-
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, flock of 4 at about 12,000
feet at treeline

Dark-eyed Junco- feeding Brown-headed Cowbird imm. All month, juvs. thru 
8-30

Brown-headed Cowbird- juv. around most of the time

Evening Grosbeak- a few around most of the time, juvs.

Pine Siskin- a few sightings

Lesser Goldfinch-
Buffalo Creek on 8-17

House Finch- sing on 8-2


Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time, juv. on 8-23
South Platte River near Lake George on 8-8, small flock, 8-30
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 8-4, small flock
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, a few small flocks
Deckers on 8-17, small flock
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, a few small flocks
Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22
Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, a few at treeline

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time, juvs. Around thru end of month
Colorado Springs, juv. F imprinted on friend, for several days flying
in her house, landing on her head, etc.


Snowshoe Hare-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near TH at 10,250

Moose-
Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, scat along trail


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[cobirds] July 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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 migrant due to cold wet
June? Heard on the ascent at about 10,500 feet, not heard in same area
on descent. Did a search and did find a record of a singing male on
June 17 from SW Denver.

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, sing

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Manitou Lake on 7-1, 1, sing
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, sing
Drive to Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing

Black-headed Grosbeak- a few sightings, sing
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, sing

Lazuli Bunting-
Colorado Springs on 7-23, 7-24, sing, near Chestnut and Filmore

Green-tailed Towhee-
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing, at treeline
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing

Spotted Towhee-
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-13, 7-18, 7-22, sing
Colorado Springs on 7-23, 7-24, sing
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, sing
Near Blanks Gulch TH on 7-12, sing

Chipping Sparrow- sing on 7-14
Along Rampart Road on 7-26

Vesper Sparrow-
Drive to Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing

Lincoln’s Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 7-1
Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-2, sing
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, sing
Drive to Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing

White-crowned Sparrow-
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing

Dark-eyed Junco-
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, juvs.

Brown-headed Cowbird- a few sightings, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing
Green Mountain Falls on 7-22, sing

Brewer’s Blackbird- Woodland Park at Memorial Park on 7-4
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 7-7, 7-21, nesting

Common Grackle-
Manitou Lake on 7-1

Evening Grosbeak- 7-14
Manitou Lake on 7-1
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, flock of about 10 on drive in

Pine Siskin- a couple sightings
Green Mountain Falls on 7-18
Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, in willows above treeline
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12
Crystal Res. on 7-20, 7-23
Along Rampart Road on 7-26

Lesser Goldfinch-
Green Mountain Falls on 7-18, 7-22

Cassin’s Finch-
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, fledgling, sing

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch-
Report from climber along Pikes Peak Highway, near MM 18, found a nest
with 4 eggs

Red Crossbill- a few on 7-5, a few on 7-25
South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, a few
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, a few
Along Rampart Road on 7-26, small flocks, animated calling from one group
Crystal Res. on 7-23, small flock

House Sparrow- 7-1, F on 7-5


Abert’s Squirrel
Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, near TH


Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] June 2023 Birds- Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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Brown Creeper-
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing, call
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Horned Lark-
South Park on 6-29

Cedar Waxwing-
Crystal Res. on 6-6, call

Western Tanager- sing on 6-1, M on 6-2
Crystal Res.- one around most of the time, sing
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, sing
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center on 6-3, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Manitou Lake on 6-14, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Wilson’s Warbler-
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing

Yellow-rumped Warbler- one around some of the time, sing
Crystal Res.- one around some of the time, sing
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Orange-crowned Warbler-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing, at about 10,000 
feet

Yellow Warbler-
Manitou Lake on 6-14, sing

Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 6-14

MacGillivray’s Warbler-
Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-17, 6-19, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Virginia’s Warbler-
Pikes Peak Highway Gate area on 6-19, 6-4, 6-11, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Black-throated Gray Warbler-
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, a few, sing

Rose-breasted Grosbeak- a rarity, two reports from early June of
singing males around for a few days to a week in Woodland Park area

Black-headed Grosbeak- one or two around most of the time, sing
Pikes Peak Highway Gateway on 6-19, sing
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Green-tailed Towhee-
Crystal Res. on 6-19, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing

Spotted Towhee-
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10, sing
Colo Spgs on 6-4, sing
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, sing
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center on 6-3, sing

Chipping Sparrow- sing on 6-8, 6-20, 3 on 6-25 nesting, with food items,
Crystal Res. on 6-17, sing
Crystal Res. on 6-5, sing
Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, sing
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing

Vesper Sparrow-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, near TH, sing

Lincoln’s Sparrow- sing on 6-6 FOS

Dark-eyed Junco-

Brown-headed Cowbird- a few around most of the time, sing
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10
Crystal Res. On 6-5 and 6-17, sing

Red-winged Blackbird-
Crystal Res. on 6-6, sing, new sighting for area, 9250 feet

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-2
South Park on 6-13, 6-29
Manitou Lake on 6-14, nesting

Common Grackle-
Manitou Lake on 6-14, nesting
Near Lake George on 6-22, 2

Western Meadowlark-
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, near TH, sing
South Platte River near Lake George on 6-13, sing

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time, sing
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-9
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3
Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time
Crystal Res. On 6-5 and 6-17
Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-9, a few
Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24
Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13
Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22

American Goldfinch-
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10
Manitou Lake on 6-14, a few

Lesser Goldfinch- call on 6-15, FOS
Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10, sing
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing

Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, sing, 10 on 6-15,
male on rapid shrill calling while flying around and perching in
treetops
Crystal Res. on 6-17
Memorial Park in Woodland Park, a few on 6-2, 6-9, 6-16

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time, feeding young on 6-15


Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel- FOS on 6-14

Pronghorn-
A few miles E of Wilkerson Pass, seemed out of place, in clearing with
nearby forest


Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] April 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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 pair, lots, PJ woodland

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time

Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, PJ woodland

North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, PJ 
woodland

 

Black-capped Chickadee- 4-8, 4-18

 

Mountain Chickadee-

Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, PJ woodland

North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, mixed 
flock with Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Bushtitis, Red-breasted Nuthatch, 
Steller’s Jay

Buena Vista Park on 4-20, sing

Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, a few call, sing

 

Juniper Titmouse-

Royal Cascade Trail in Canon City on 4-1, sing, 2

North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14

 

Bushtit-

Royal Cascade Trail in Canon City on 4-1, FOS, sing, a few

Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, small flock

North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, a 
couple small flocks

Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 2

Midland Hill Trails on 4-20. flock of about 12

 

Horned Lark-

South Park on 4-14

 

Yellow-rumped Warbler-

Buena Vista Park on 4-20, small flock, FOS

 

Black-headed Grosbeak- FOS report on 4-26

 

Spotted Towhee

Tunnel Drive Trail in Canon City on 4-1, sing

Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, at about 9000 feet

 

Chipping Sparrow- FOS, courtship display, heads up, bowing, twittery calls 
on 4-18, sing 4-25

Buena Vista Park on 4-20, a few, sing

Highlands Ranch on 4-28, sing

 

Song Sparrow-

Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, sing near trailhead

Manitou Lake on 4-5, sing, 3

South Trout Creek on 4-5, 1, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, sing

 

American Tree Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 4-5, 4 along dam

 

Dark-eyed Junco-

 

Gray-headed- partial albino on 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-11. 4-21, 4-22, 4-24. About 
70(!) on 4-4, about 50 on 4-5, about 35 on 4-14, courtship display, bow, 
wing flutter on 4-21, about 50 on 4-22, about 30 on 4-26

Royal Cascade Trail in Canon City on 4-1

Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, PJ woodland

 

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 4-5, 1

Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, 6

 

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, mostly Rocky Mountain form

 

Oregon- a few around some of the time

 

White-winged- a few around some of the time

 

Red-winged Blackbird-

Manitou Lake on 4-5, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, sing

 

Brown-headed Cowbird- 2 FOS sing on 4-24, sing 4-25, sing 4-27

 

Common Grackle- M FOS on 4-24

Along Hwy. 24 near Florissant on 4-15, 2

 

Evening Grosbeak- a few around most of the time

 

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time

 

Cassin’s Finch- a few around most of the time

Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 2

 

House Finch-

Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, sing near trailhead

 

Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, 16 on 4-2 and 4-3

 

House Sparrow- a few around most of the time

 

 

Abert’s Squirrel- 4-21

 

Chipmunk-

Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6

Buena Vista Park on 4-20



Joe LaFleur
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[cobirds] March 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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March 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


Canada Goose-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 2

 

Green-winged Teal-

South Trout Creek on 3-21, 6

 

Mallard-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14

 

American Wigeon-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, pair, first sighting for me 
for Park/Teller County

 

Common Goldeneye-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 4F

 

Great Blue Heron-

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 4

 

Bald Eagle-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 1 ad., 1 im.

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 1 ad.

 

Great Horned Owl-

South Trout Creek on 3-21, pellets with small rodent bones

 

Belted Kingfisher-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14

South Trout Creek on 3-21, 2, male excavating nest cavity

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, M

 

Downy Woodpecker- 3-16, 3-30

 

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 3-22 FOS

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, FOS, drum

South Trout Creek on 3-21, M

 

Northern Flicker- singing on 3-3. 3-28, 3-29, 3-31

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13

 

Western Scrub-Jay-

Near Guffey CO on 3-13, a few

 

Common Raven-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, small flock

 

Black-capped Chickadee- 3-10, 3-14

 

Mountain Chickadee-

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, flock of 4

 

Western Bluebird- 2 FOS on 3-21, 2 on 3-24

 

Mountain Bluebird- 3-15 FOS

Near Guffey CO on 3-13, a few M

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, flock of 11

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29

 

American Robin- M FOS on 3-12 the a few around most of the time, 7 on 3-26

Colorado Springs on 3-4, FOS

Highline Canal Trail, Three Pond Park on 3-6

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, a few, some singing

Royal Gorge Park on 3-13

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 1

 

Townsend’s Solitaire-

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, call

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, sing

 

Sage Thrasher-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, singing FOS

 

American Dipper-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 3, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2, sing

 

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 3-15

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7

Lake George Community Park on 3-29

 

European Starling-

Lake George on 3-14

 

Bohemian Waxwing-

Near Wellington Lake on 3-20, at least 50 in pines calling, maybe 100 in 
area

 

Spotted Towhee-

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7

 

Canyon Towhee-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13

 

American Tree Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 3-1, 8 along dam, some singing

South Trout Creek on 3-1, 6, some singing

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 3

 

Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 3-1, 1

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, sing

Manitou Lake on 3-21, a few sing

South Trout Creek on 3-21, 2, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, sing

 

Dark-eyed Junco-

 

Gray-headed- about 30 on 3-26, partial albino from 3-20 through 3-31

Dome Rock SWA on 3-14, sing

 

White-winged- a few around most of the time

South Trout Creek on 3-21, a few

 

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, including Rocky Mountain 
Forms more prevalent later in month

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 18

Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

 

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 18

Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

 

Oregon- a few around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 2

Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

 

Red-winged Blackbird-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, sing

Manitou Lake on 3-21, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, sing

 

Pine Siskin- 3-15, 2 on 3-22

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, 3

 

House Finch-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, sing

Lake George Community Park on 3-29, sing

 

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time

 

Red Crossbill- a few around most of the time, 16 on 3-27

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 8

 

House Sparrow- pair around most of the time

 

 

Mourning Cloak butterfly-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, FOS

 

Pine Squirrel-

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20

 

Abert’s Squirrel-

Road kill along CR 126 near Kelsey Campground, near Deckers

 

Muskrat-

South Trout Creek on 3-21


Joe LaFleur

Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] February 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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February 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Canada Goose-

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 10, at 8000 feet

 

Common Goldeneye-

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 11, mostly F

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 4M, 1F

 

Common Merganser

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 18, mostly F

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1M

 

Bald Eagle-

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 2 adults

 

Rough-legged Hawk-

Near Divide on 2-22

Along Hwy. 9 between Hartsel and Fairplay, 2, 1 dark morph, 1 light morph

Along Highway 24 between Hartsel and Wilkerson Pass on 2-26, 1 light morph

Along Highway 24 just east of Wilkerson Pass on 2-26, 1 light morph

 

Wilson’s Snipe-

Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1, below spillway, at 7750 feet

 

Belted Kingfisher-

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 1M, at 8000 feet

Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1, below spillway, at 7750 feet

Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1, below spillway

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1M

 

Northern Shrike-

Along Hwy. 24 W. of Divide on 2-25, 1

 

Clark’s Nutcracker-

South Trout Creek on 2-13, 1

Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-14, 1

 

American Crow-

Breckenridge on 2-26, flock of about 20

 

Townsend’s Solitaire-

Soda Ridge Trail in Keystone on 2-26, drinking snow melt

 

American Dipper-

South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 2

 

Mountain Chickadee- singing on 2-27

 

Black-capped Chickadee-

South Trout Creek on 2-1, 2, at 7750 feet

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- 2-12

 

Pygmy Nuthatch-

South Trout Creek on 2-1, lots

 

Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4 along dam

Manitou Lake on 2-13, a few, sing

 

American Tree Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 2-1, 16 along dam, some singing

South Trout Creek on 2-1, 2

Manitou Lake on 2-6, 2

South Trout Creek on 2-6, 7

Manitou Lake on 2-13, 14, some singing

South Trout Creek on 2-13, 8

 

Dark-eyed Junco- singing on 2-1

 

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

South Trout Creek on 2-1, 1

Manitou Lake on 2-6, 16

South Trout Creek on 2-6, 2

 

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 2-1, 6

South Trout Creek on 2-1, 3

Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4

South Trout Creek on 2-6, 4

South Trout Creek on 2-13, 1

South Trout Creek on 2-13, 3

 

White-winged- small flocks around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 2-1, 3

South Trout Creek on 2-1, 3

South Trout Creek on 2-6, 4

South Trout Creek on 2-13, 3

 

Oregon- 2-13, 2-15, 2-7

Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1

 

Pine Siskin- a few on 2-27

Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, a few

 

Cassin’s Finch- a few around some of the time

 

Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time, 12 on 2-8

Manitou Lake on 2-6, a couple small flocks

Crystal Res. on 2-9, flock of 12

Manitou Lake on 2-13, 2

South Trout Creek on 2-13, flock of 18

Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-14, 2

Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, small flock

 

House Sparrow- F on 2-22

 

 

Abert’s Squirrel-

Lovell Gulch Trail- 1 on 2-15

 

Moose-

Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, large male



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[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings, NW of Deckers, near Wellington Lake

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Bohemian Waxwings, NW of Deckers, near Wellington Lake

While exploring a new trail, Rolling Creek, about a mile from trailhead, 
strayed from the trail about 100 yards to get a better pic of the Castle 
formation and slopped into a large flock of Bohemian Waxwings, first heard 
the vocal flock of at least 50 in a Ponderosa Pine, could have been a lot 
more with all the calling in surrounding trees, maybe 100. Nice bonus as 
it's been I think a couple decades since I have observed this species.

Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, CO

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[cobirds] January 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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January 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


Green-winged Teal-

Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway

 

Great Blue Heron-

Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway

 

Sharp-shinned Hawk-

South Trout Creek on 1-29

 

Rough-legged Hawk-

South Trout Creek on 1-29, dark morph

 

Wilson’s Snipe-

Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway

 

Gray Jay-

Glen Cove on 1-5, 1

 

Clark’s Nutcracker-

Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17

Crystal Res. on 1-19

 

American Crow-

South Trout Creek on 1-9, loose flock of crows flyover, over 100

 

Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 1-11, 1-9

 

Red-breasted Nuthatch-

Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- a few sightings

Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-2

Manitou Lake on 1-3

Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17

 

Cedar Waxwing-

Crystal Res. on 1-21, flock of about 20

South Trout Creek on 1-29, flock of about 125 flying over riparian willows

 

Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 1-3, 2

Manitou Lake on 1-9

Manitou Lake on 1-16, 6

 

American Tree Sparrow-

South Trout Creek on 1-3, 3

South Trout Creek on 1-29, 2

South Trout Creek on 1-16, 1

 

Dark-eyed Junco-

 

Gray-headed- 18 on 1-15

 

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, 10 on 1-31

South Trout Creek on 1-3, 2

Manitou Lake on 1-9, 1

South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few

 

White-winged- a few around most of the time, 8 on 11-23,

Manitou Lake on 1-9, 6

South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few

 

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

South Trout Creek on 1-3, 1

Manitou Lake on 1-9, a few

South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few

 

Oregon- one or two around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 1-9

 

House Finch- singing on 1-9

 

Cassin’s Finch- 2 on 1-23, 1M on 1-31, a few on 1-19

 

Red Crossbill- a few on 1-11, 16 on 1-20, a few on 1-18

South Trout Creek on 1-3, a couple small flocks

South Trout Creek on 1-29, flock of about 20

Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17, a few

 

Pine Siskin- 3 on 1-3, 2 on 1-31

 

House Sparrow- M on 1-18, M on 1-31

 

 

Abert’s Squirrel- 2 on 1-11

Pikes Peak Highway near Crystal Res.- 1 on 1-1

Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-2- 2 on 1-2

South Trout Creek on 1-29, 1 gray phase

 

Muskrat

Manitou Lake on 1-9, while crossing bridge over spillway, surprised Muskrat 
at top of spillway that slid down like a water slide into pool at base!


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[cobirds] December 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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December 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


Golden Eagle-

Manitou Lake on 12-6, 1 adult

 

Belted Kingfisher-

Manitou Lake on 12-20, 1, below spillway

 

Northern Shrike-

South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1

 

Steller’s Jay-

Manitou Lake on 12-20, flock of 8 in juniper row along parking lot road

 

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-

Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, a few

 

Clark’s Nutcracker-

Lovell Gulch on 12-19, 1

Crystal Res. on 12-31, 1

 

Common Raven-

Highlands Ranch on 12-26, loose flock of about 16

 

Townsend’s Solitaire-

Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, calling

Manitou Lake on 12-14, in row of junipers along parking lot road, no 
berries in trees, eating snow

Highlands Ranch on 12-26, 1

 

American Robin-

Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, 2

Red Rock Canyon Overlook Loop on 12-27, a few

Highlands Ranch on 12-26, 1

 

Red-breasted Nuthatch-

Highlands Ranch on 12-26

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time

South Trout Creek on 12-20

 

Black-capped Chickadee- 12-7, 12-30

 

Mountain Chickadee-

Manitou Lake on 12-6, loose flock of 8

Manitou Lake on 12-20, loose flock of 8

 

Brown Creeper- 12-18

Lovell Gulch on 12-19, 1

 

European Starling-

Along Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park on 12-20, a few with a flock of about 
50 Red-winged Blackbird

 

Cedar Waxwing-

Near intersection of Red Rock Canyon Overlook Loop and Ridgeline Trail on 
12-27, 1, at about 6750

Crystal Res. on 12-30, flock of about 20

 

Spotted Towhee-

Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, 1


Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 12-6, 1

Manitou Lake on 12-20, loose flock of 6

 

American Tree Sparrow- 12-3

Manitou Lake on 12-6, 4

South Trout Creek on 12-14, 2

Manitou Lake on 12-20, 16

South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4, actually perched in a tree, Ponderosa Pine

 

Dark-eyed Junco

Gray-headed-

Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock

 

Oregon- a couple sightings

 

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time

Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock

Manitou Lake on 12-20, 4

South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4

 

White-winged- a few around most of the time

South Trout Creek on 12-14, a few

Manitou Lake on 12-20, 8

South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4

 

Pink-sided- one or two around most of the time

Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock

Manitou Lake on 12-6, 15

South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1

South Trout Creek on 12-20, 12

 

Red-winged Blackbird-

Manitou Lake on 12-20, 1 along juniper row along parking lot road

Along Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park on 12-20, flock of about 50

 

Evening Grosbeak- 3M on 12-22

 

American Goldfinch- 12-9

 

Cassin’s Finch- 3M on 12-5, F on 12-7

 

Rosy-Finches-

Flock of about 100 along Pikes Peak Highway, around MM 10, on 12-16

 

Red Crossbill- small flock on 12-2, 12-30, 20 on 12-15, 1 on 12-31

South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1

South Trout Creek on 12-20, flock of 6

 

House Sparrow- F on 12-7

 

 

Bobcat-

Manitou Lake on 12-14, tracks

 

Striped Skunk-

Manitou Lake on 12-14, tracks


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[cobirds] November 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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November 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


Canada Goose-

Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 12

 

Gadwall-

Manitou Lake on 11-8, 33

 

Sharp-shinned Hawk-

Manitou Lake on 11-8, M juv.

 

Wild Turkey-

Along Pikes Peak Highway on 11-3, flock of 12 at about 10,000

 

American Coot-

Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1, new personal sighting for Teller County

 

Belted Kingfisher-

Manitou Lake on 11-8

South Trout Creek on 11-8

South Trout Creek on 11-14, M

Manitou Lake on 11-29

South Trout Creek on 11-29

 

Clark’s Nutcracker-

South Platte River near Lake George on 11-2, 1

Drainage behind Walmart on 11-22

 

American Crow- 20 on 11-20

 

Western Bluebird-

Late report from Florissant area on 11-24

 

Mountain Bluebird-

Alon Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park, flock of 15

 

Townsend’s Solitaire-

Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7, sing

Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7

Royal Gorge Dreamweaver Trail on 11-7

 

American Robin-

Manitou Lake on 11-8, flock of 12

 

Gray Catbird-

Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1, seen and heard calling, one, 
maybe two

 

American Dipper-

South Platte River near Lake George on 11-2, 3

 

Juniper Titmouse-

Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7, many

Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7, some

 

Red-breasted Nuthatch-

Dome Rock SWA on 11-2

Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time

Dome Rock SWA on 11-2

Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-30, 2

 

Brown Creeper-

Dome Rock SWA on 11-2

Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-30, 3

 

American Pipit-

Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 3

 

Horned Lark-

Lariat Trail, Kane Ranch OS near Fountain, many flocks, over 100 total

 

Spotted Towhee- Report from a Woodland Park yard area across from Walmart, 
8500 feet, 11-14 to 11-22, summer too

 

Canyon Towhee- Report from a Woodland Park yard area across from Walmart in 
summer

 

American Tree Sparrow- 11-28, 1, FOS, new yard sighting

Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1, FOS

South Trout Creek on 11-8, 4, FOS

Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 2

South Trout Creek on 11-14, about 12

Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 30

 

Song Sparrow-

Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1

Manitou Lake on 11-8, 2

Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 3

Manitou Lake on 11-29, 12, loose flock of 8

 

Dark-eyed Junco-

White-winged- a few around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 11-8

South Trout Creek on 11-8, a few

South Trout Creek on 11-14, 1

Manitou Lake on 11-29, 1

Manitou Lake on 11-29, a few

 

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 11-8, many

South Trout Creek on 11-8

South Trout Creek on 11-14, 1

Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 20

 

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1

Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7

Manitou Lake on 11-8, many

South Trout Creek on 11-8

South Trout Creek on 11-14, 2

Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 10

 

Oregon- a few sightings

Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1

Manitou Lake on 11-29, 2

 

Red-winged Blackbird-

Manitou Lake on 11-8

 

American Goldfinch- 11-13

Royal Gorge on 11-7, 2

 

Cassin’s Finch- 2M on 11-9, F on 11-29

 

Red Crossbill- 12 on 11-11, 10 on 11-21

Manitou Lake on 11-8, small flock

South Trout Creek on 11-8, small flock

Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), a few small flocks

Manitou Lake on 11-29, a couple small flocks

South Trout Creek on 11-29, a few

 

House Sparrow- MF on 11-10, 11-17, 11-28, MF on 11-29

 

Chipmunk-

Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7



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[cobirds] White-winged Dove in Westcreek, CO, also waxwings

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Just got an email from a friend with photos of a White-winged Dove in 
Westcreek. It's been there for about a week and she lives SW of Westcreek 
in Teller County, about one mile S of the Douglas County border, elevation 
about 7500 feet.

Been seeing some Cedar Waxwings around here too, typically they are seldom 
seen, had a flock of about 120 today in Manitou Lake area. Flying distant 
over the riparian willows, from decent looks I did get, most were Cedars, 
but did not get a really good look at every bird in the group before they 
flew away.

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[cobirds] October 2022 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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 treeline, 11,000 
feet

Crystal Res. on 10-15

Manitou Lake on 10-24, 12

 

Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 10-1, 12, brief sing

South Trout Creek on 10-1

Manitou Lake on 10-24, 12

 

Lincoln’s Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 10-1, 2

South Trout Creek on 10-1

 

Dark-eyed Junco-

Pink-sided- 2 on 10-13 sing, 2 on 10-10 FOS, 2 on 10-17, 10-18, 10-24, 4 on 
10-23, 10-21, 2 on 10-26

South Trout Creek on 10-24

Manitou Lake on 10-1, FOS

Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, small flock

 

White-winged- FOS on 10-17, 10-18, 10-21

 

Slate-colored- 10-26, 10-24, FOS on 10-23

 

Oregon- 10-26, 10-24, FOS on 10-23

South Trout Creek on 10-24

 

Brewer’s Blackbird-

Woodland Park on 10-1, flock of 30

 

Red-winged Blackbird-

Manitou Lake on 10-1

Manitou Lake on 10-24, lots, occ. sing

 

Western Meadowlark-

Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, high altitude oddity, 
along west slopes of Windy Peak at about 11,750, large area of tall grasses 
about an acre, flushed from ground, likely looking for insects, did see 
some grasshoppers and crickets around but not many

 

Evening Grosbeak- 10-3, 10-1, a few on 10-17, a few on 10-23, 10-22, 10-21, 
10-15, a few on 10-30

Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, flocks

Manitou Lake on 10-24, small flock

South Trout Creek on 10-24, a few

 

Pine Siskin-

Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, flock of 25

Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19

 

Lesser Goldfinch- 2 on 10-13

 

Pine Grosbeak-

Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, lots

Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 
10,500

 

Cassin’s Finch- 10-11 call, F on 10-13, call, 10-21

Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, flock of 4

 

Red Crossbill- , a few on 10-17, about 16 on 10-22

South Trout Creek on 10-1

Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, a couple small flocks

Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19, a 
few

Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, flock of 
about 20 at near Twin Lakes at about 9500 feet, smll flock at about 10,500

Manitou Lake on 10-24, small flock

Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, small flock at TH

 

House Sparrow- F on 10-10, 2 on 10-24, F on 10-23

 

 

Chipmunk-

Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, at about 11,000 feet

 

Frittilary

Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4

 

Pronghorn-

Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, about 12, driving out from TH


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[cobirds] September 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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 and Sawtooth on 9-19, many

Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30

 

Western Tanager- F on 9-14, 9-18

 

Virginia’s Warbler- 1 ad. on 9-5, second yard sighting

 

Orange-crowned Warbler- 9-21, second yard sighting

 

Wilson’s Warbler- F on 9-5, M on 9-14, 3 on 9-20, 2 on 9-21, 3 on 9-18

Manitou Lake on 9-15, 6 or 8

South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few

Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, 1 near Summit Lake

 

Yellow-rumped Warbler- 2 on 9-1 at water, 9-5 2 at bath, a few on 9-4, 6 on 
9-20, 2 on 9-21

Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, at about 13,500 feet, 
flying over Sundog summit

Rainbow Gulch on 9-12

Manitou Lake on 9-15

Crystal Res. on 9-16, a few

Crystal Res. on 9-17

Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, around 13,000

Crystal Res. on 9-22

Crystal Res. on 9-26

Crystal Res. on 9-26

 

MacGillivray’s Warbler-

Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1F

 

Common Yellowthroat-

Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few

 

Green-tailed Towhee- 9-5, 3 or 4 juvs. on 9-4, 2 on 9-11

 

Brewer’s Sparrow-

Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, about 2 miles in on the 
Silver Creek Trail, a few just above treeline

 

Chipping Sparrow- 2 juv. on 9-6, 9-5, some on 9-4, 3 juvs. on 9-14, 9-13, 2 
on 9-11, 2 on 9-8, 6 juvs. on 9-20, 2 on 9-21

Rainbow Gulch on 9-12

Manitou Lake on 9-15, some

South Trout Creek on 9-15, lots, including flock of about 30 with lots of 
juvs.

Crystal Res. on 9-16, a few

 

Lincoln’s Sparrow- 9-4

Manitou Lake on 9-15, 2

 

Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 9-15, 2

South Trout Creek on 9-15, flock of 4

 

White-crowned Sparrow-

Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7

Crystal Res. on 9-26

Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30

 

Dark-eyed Junco- juvs. on 9-5

 

Brewer’s Blackbird-

Lake City, some on 9-6

Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few

South Trout Creek on 9-15, small flock

Manitou Lake on 9-19, some

 

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 9-6, some on 9-4, a few on 9-14, a few on 9-18

 

Pine Siskin- 3 on 9-6, 3 on 9-14, 4 on 9-13, 9-20

Rainbow Gulch on 9-12

 

Lesser Goldfinch-

Manitou Lake on 9-15

South Trout Creek on 9-15

Pine on 9-19

Highlands Ranch on 9-23

 

American Goldfinch-

Crystal Res. on 9-29

 

Cassin’s Finch- F on 9-15

 

House Finch- 18 on 9-14

 

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-

Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, flock of about 60 at 
Sunshine summit

Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, flock of about 20 
just above Summit Lake, juvs.

 

Red Crossbill- a few on 9-12

Manitou Lake on 9-15, flock of about 30, many juvs.

South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few small flocks

 

House Sparrow- a few around some of the time, including some juvs.

 

 

Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel- 9-10, 9-13

 

Long-tailed Weasel-

Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, below Spalding 
summit, rapidly digging for prey

 

Yellow-bellied Marmot-

Crystal Res. on 9-22, odd sighting well below treeline at 9250, perhaps 
rode down under vehicle hood


Joe LaFleur
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[cobirds] August 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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Long-tailed Weasel

Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, very tame, being scolded by House Wren

 

Mountain Goat

Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29

 

Bighorn Sheep

along road S of Guanella Pass on 8-29, about 15 with many lambs

 

Sphinx Moth-

Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29



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[cobirds] July 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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- at feeder area on 7-16 to 7-20, 7-26, 7-27, 
7-28

 

Admiral butterfly-

South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13



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[cobirds] June 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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 River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

 

Rock Wren-

South Catamount Lake on 6-2, FOS, sing

South Catamount Lake on 6-21, sing

 

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 6-9

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15

Dome Rock SWA on 6-27

 

White-breasted Nuthatch-

Rainbow Gulch on 6-14

 

American Pipit-

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, display flight

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, a few displaying

Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, display

 

Horned Lark-

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, on drive to trailhead

Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29

 

Western Tanager- 2F on 6-5, 6-22 F at water, sing on 6-23

South Catamount Lake on 6-2, sing

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing

S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing

Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, call

Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing

South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing

South Catamount Lake on 6-21, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

Crystal Res. on 6-30, sing

 

Wilson’s Warbler-

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, treeline

Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, many, sing

 

Yellow-rumped Warbler- one around singing some of the time

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing

Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing

Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing

Hike to Busnell Peak on 6-15

Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing

 

Orange-crowned Warbler-

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing, many, trailhead to treeline

 

Virginia’s Warbler-

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing

Pikes Peak Highway on 6-16, sing

Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing, near creek crossing on Fourmile Creek Trail, 
at about 9500 feet

 

Yellow Warbler-

S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing

Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing

South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing

 

MacGillivray’s Warbler-

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing

Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing

Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing

Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, sing

 

Black-headed Grosbeak- a few around singing and at water features most of 
the time

South Catamount Lake on 6-2

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing

Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing

Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15

Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing

South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing

Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing

 

Spotted Towhee-

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing

 

Green-tailed Towhee- 6-13 sing, 6-12 sing, 6-9 sing, 6-5 sing FOS,

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, call

Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing

Loy Creek Rd. on 6-14, sing

Hike to Buhnell Peak on 6-15, sing

Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing

 

Chipping Sparrow- 6-13, 6-12 sing, 6-20 sing, 6-26 CHSP at water

South Catamount Lake on 6-2, sing

 

White-crowned Sparrow-

Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, a few at Venable Lakes

Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, sing

 

Vesper Sparrow-

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, on drive to trailhead

South Trout Creek on 6-20

 

Lincoln’s Sparrow-

Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing

Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing

South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing

 

Brown-headed Cowbird- 6-9 sing, 6-7 sing, 6-28 sing

South Catamount Lake on 6-2, sing

Manitou Lake on 6-20

South Trout Creek on 6-20

South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing

 

Brewer’s Blackbird-

S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8

Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, on drive to trailhead

Manitou Lake on 6-20

South Platte River near Lake George on 6-2, nesting

 

Common Grackle-

Near Lake George on 6-8, 1

 

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time

Manitou Lake on 6-20, a few

 

Pine Siskin- 6-5, a few on 6-7

South Catamount Lake on 6-2

Rainbow Gulch on 6-14

 

Lesser Goldfinch-

South Trout Creek on 6-20, call, FOS

 

American Goldfinch- pair on 6-14, brief sing

 

Cassin’s Finch- M on 6-1, sing, M on 6-2

 

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-

Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, 1

 

Red Crossbill- small flock on 6-22 and 6-23

 

House Sparrow- one or two around most of the time

 

 

Moose-

Cow and calf along Lovell Gulch Trail

 

Bighorn Sheep

Along highway near Rye on 6-6, F with 2 calves

 

Beaver-

South Trout Creek on 6-20

 

Muskrat

Manitou Lake on 6-20

 

Red Fox- 6-26, mobbed by Magpies



Joe LaFleur

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[cobirds] May 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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 Peak Highway, 5-12, sing

Soutn Catamount Lake on 5-10, sing

Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

 

Yellow Warbler-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing, lots

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS, sing, sing in flight

South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

 

Virginia’s Warbler-

Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

 

Orange-crowned Warbler-

Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, at about 9500 feet

 

Northern Waterthrush-

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

 

Ovenbird-

Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

 

Black-and-white Warbler-

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

 

Yellow-breasted Chat-

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

 

Black-headed Grosbeak- a few around most of the time, FOS on 5-9, sing

Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing, call

Crystal Res. on 5-20, sing

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing

South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

Lovell Gulch on 5-25, sing

Pikes Peak Highway, 5-12, sing

 

Spotted Towhee-

W of Nathrop on 5-3, calling

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, call

 

Green-tailed Towhee-

Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing, FOS

Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing

 

Lark Bunting-

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

 

Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing

South Trout Creek on 5-23

 

White-crowned Sparrow-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, many, sing

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS, 1

 

Lincoln’s Sparrow-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS

South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing

 

Savannah Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS, 1

 

Harris’ Sparrow-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1, adult, sing, near Nature Center

 

Chipping Sparrow- a few sightings, sing

Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, sing

Browns Creek area on 5-16

Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11

Manitou Lake on 5-23, singing

South Trout Creek on 5-23

 

Vesper Sparrow- FOS on 5-8, singing, 5-18 sing

W of Nathrop on 5-3, sing, FOS

Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing

Manitou Lake on 5-23, 2

South Trout Creek on 5-23, many, sing

 

Lark Sparrow-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, a few, sing

Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11

 

Dark-eyed Junco-

Gray-headed- partial albino on 5-4

Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, courtship

 

Western Meadowlark-

South Park on 5-3

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

 

Brewer’s Blackbird-

Lake George and Florissant on 5-3, 5-16

South Park on 5-3

W of Nathrop on 5-17

Manitou Lake on 5-23, msny

 

Yellow-headed Blackbird-

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

 

Red-winged Blackbird-

Manitou Lake on 5-23, females

 

Common Grackle-

Lake George, 5 on 5-3, 1 on 5-16

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

 

Great-tailed Grackle-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

 

Brown-headed Cowbird- around some of the time, FOS on 5-14, sing

South Park on 5-3, FOS, 5-16

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, many, sing

Browns Creek area on 5-16

Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing

South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing

 

Orchard Oriole-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 2, flyover, FOS

 

Bullock’s Oriole-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, a few, call, sing

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

 

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time, 18 on 5-9

Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17

South Trout Creek on 5-23, 2 flyover

Lovell Gulch on 5-25, a few

 

Pine Siskin- a few around some of the time

 

American Goldfinch- 5-18 M sing

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing

Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11

 

Lesser Goldfinch-

Highlands Ranch on 5-30

 

Cassin’s Finch- a few sightings, sing

 

Red Crossbill-

Browns Creek area on 5-16, small flock

 

House Sparrow- pair around most of the time

 

 

Moose-

Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, lots 
of scat along trail for many miles, every 50 feet or son in some stretches

 

Mourning Cloak-

Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, many 
near water at Dry Creek

Browns Creek area on 5-16

 

Frittilary-

Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3

 

Snapping Turtle-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, pair mating in the pond near Nature 
Center

 

Sphinx Moth-

Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8

Crystal Res. on 5-20
 
Joe LaFleur

[cobirds] April 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

[joe...@betterbirdwatching.com]

FOS = First of Season for returning migrants


Canada Goose-

Manitou Lake on 4-10, 2

 

Green-winged Teal-

Manitou Lake on 4-10, pair

 

Gadwall-

Manitou Lake on 4-10, 23

 

Common Merganser-

Manitou Lake on 4-10, 3F, 1M

 

Common Goldeneye-

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 2, M, FYM

 

Great Blue Heron-

South Trout Creek on 4-10

Manitou Lake on 4-10, rookery along S Trout Creek just south of the lake, 
about 8 birds building nests, incubating

 

Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-5, 1

Colo. Springs on 4-1, FOS

Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

 

Bald Eagle-

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 1 adult

 

Osprey-

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, FOS

 

Red-tailed Hawk-

South Trout Creek on 4-10

 

Sharp-shinned Hawk-

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

 

Wild Turkey-

Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, one at Mount Chatagua summit

 

Dusky Grouse-

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

 

Belted Kingfisher-

Manitou Lake on 4-10, MF

 

White-throated Swift-

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, FOS

 

Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 4-19, 4-24, FOS 4-10, 4-27, 4-30

Manitou Lake on 4-10, 1M FOS

Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

 

Downy Woodpecker- 4-6, 4-19, 4-15, 4-30

 

Red-naped Sapsucker- 4-19 FOS

Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, FOS

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, call, drum

 

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 1, call on 4-6, 1 drum on 4-3, 4-10, 4-9, MF on 4-25

Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, calling, pair, courship

South Trout Creek on 4-10

White Gulch Trail on 4-11, call, drum

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19

 

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

 

Northern Flicker- 2 on 4-5, 4-10

South Trout Creek on 4-10, “singing”

Manitou Lake on 4-10, sing

White Gulch Trail on 4-11, sing

 

Say’s Phoebe-

Highlands Ranch on 4-17, sing

 

Tree Swallow-

South Trout Creek on 4-10, 2 FOS

 

Northern Rough-winged Swallow-

Manitou Lake on 4-10, 3 FOS

 

American Crow-

Manitou Lake on 4-10, nest building

 

Common Raven-

Manitou Lake on 4-10

 

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 4-19, FOS, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing

Dome Rock SWA on 4-18, sing esp at parking area along Fourmile Creek

 

Western Bluebird- a few on 4-3, pair on 4-11

Along Tarryall Road on 4-4

Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4

 

Mountain Bluebird-

Along Tarryall Road on 4-4

Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, 2

South Trout Creek on 4-10, 2

Florissant on 4-19

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, pair

 

Townsend’s Solitaire-

Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, sing, call

Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, sing

Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, sing

 

American Robin- 9 on 4-13

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, sing

South Trout Creek on 4-10

Manitou Lake on 4-10, singing

White Gulch Trail on 4-11, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27

 

Rock Wren-

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, 2 
sing, FOS

 

American Dipper-

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 1, singing

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- 4-6, 2 on 4-3, 4-11, 4-19, 4-20, 4-14, 4-22

Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 1

White Gulch Trail on 4-11

 

Brown Creeper-

Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4

 

Yellow-rumped Warbler-

Along Fountain Creek in Colo Spgs on 4-16, FOS

 

Spotted Towhee-

Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, calling

 

Chipping Sparrow-

Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, 
FOS, sing

 

Song Sparrow-

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, sing

South Trout Creek on 4-10, many sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing

 

Dark-eyed Junco-

Gray-headed- 30 on 4-3, 20 on 4-24

Pink-sided- 2 on 4-6, 4-3, 4-1, 4-8

Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 1

White-winged- 4-6

Slate-colored- M on 4-5 (Rocky Mountain), 4-3, M on 4-1 (Rocky Mtn.), 4-8, 
4-13, 2 RM MF on 4-15

Oregon- 2 on 4-3, 2 on 4-8, 4-13

 

Western Meadowlark-

Palmer Lake on 4-18

Lake George on 4-19

 

Red-winged Blackbird- 4-4

South Trout Creek on 4-10, 4M, sing

Manitou Lake on 4-10, sing

 

Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time

White Gulch Trail on 4-11, a coupole small flocks

 

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time

Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 3

 

American Goldfinch-

Highlands Ranch on 4-17

 

Cassin’s Finch- a few around most of the time

 

House Sparrow- a pair around most of the time

 

 

Mourning Cloak-

Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4

Dome Ro

[cobirds] March 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond

[joe...@betterbirdwatching.com]

March 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
FOS = First of Season

Common Goldeneye-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 5F, 1M

Common Merganser-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2M, 2F

Great Blue Heron-
Manitou Lake on 3-20, FOS

Bald Eagle-
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 1 ad., 1 im.

Red-tailed Hawk-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, with nest material

Sharp-shinned Hawk- 3-15, 3-22

Northern Goshawk-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, at lower White Gulch intersection

Golden Eagle-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, southern end of Anticline loop
Upper Cheesman Canyon Trail on 3-20, subadult

Wild Turkey-
Along Pikes Peak Highway, just above tollgate, 6, at about 7500 feet

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, 1M
Manitou Lake on 3-23, 2

Great Horned Owl- 3-14, calling

Band-tailed Pigeon-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, 1 flyover

Downy Woodpecker- 3-14, 3-30

Hairy Woodpecker-
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 3-26 FOS
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, 1M

Northern Flicker- 3-25
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

American Crow-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15

Common Raven-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15

Western Bluebird- a few on 3-26, FOS
Near Guffey on 3-27, 2

Mountain Bluebird- FOS on 3-18
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, a couple calling
Manitou Lake on 3-23, a few
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, singing
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing

American Robin- 3-16, 2, FOS, sing on 3-24, 10 on 3-26
Canon City on 3-16, lots
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, about 125 total along 12.5 miles of 
trail hiking, esp. esp along Fire Canyon
A few along Pikes Peak Highway and at Crystal Res. on 3-18

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 2
South Trout  Creek on 3-23, 1

American Dipper-
Upper Cheesman Canyon Trail on 3-20, 2 at dam area, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2, singing

Bewick’s Wren-
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing, FOS

Juniper Titmouse-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15. many calling and some singing along 
trails
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing

Bushtit-
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Mountain Chickadee- singing on 3-5

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2

White-breasted Nuthatch-one or two around some of the time
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 1
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 2

Brown Creeper- 3-10, singing
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2, singing
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 1, calling

Cedar Waxwing-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 or 2 flushed along Anticline trail

Canyon Towhee-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 singing at Tectonic Shift TH

Spotted Towhee-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, 2, singing
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, singing
Manitou Lake on 3-23, 1, singing

American Tree Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 3-13, 2

Dark-eyed Junco-
Gray-headed- about 20 on 3-30
Pink-sided- a few around some of the time
Oregon-  a few around some of the time
Slate-colored- 3-30
White-winged-
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, singing
Lower Trout Creek  on 3-13, 4
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, small flocks of Slate-colored, 
Pink-sided, Oregon, Gray-headed

Brewer’s Blackbird-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15

Red-winged Blackbird-
Lower Trout Creek  on 3-13, 1M
South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, singing
South Trout  Creek on 3-23, a few, singing
Manitou Lake on 3-23, a few
Near Guffey on 3-7

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 3-25, a few on 3-26
Lower Trout Creek  on 3-13, 2
South Trout  Creek on 3-23, a few

Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time, 8 on 3-26
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, a few small flocks
Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, a few

Lesser Goldfinch-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 calling

American Goldfinch-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 or 2 calling

Cassin’s Finch- a few around most of the time
White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2, calling

House Sparrow- a pair around most of the time


Abert’s Squirrel- 1 on 3-2

Mourning Cloak-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Frittilary-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27

Black Bear-
Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, trail scat
Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, trail scat

 
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[cobirds] February 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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February 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


Golden Eagle-

Along Hwy. 24 W of Wilkerson Pass in South Park on 2-10, feeding on road 
kill

 

Northern Goshawk-

Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-21, magpie kill zone along trail

 

Northern Flicker- terr. call on 2-27

 

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-

Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-21, FY male

 

Black-capped Chickadee- 2-3, 2-7, 2-8

 

American Dipper-

Along Fountain Creek at Safeway in Colo Spgs, 1

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around some of the time

 

Dark-eyed Junco- singing on 2-23

Pink-sided- one or two around most of the time

White-winged- a few around some of the time

Slate-colored- a few sightings

 

Red-winged Blackbird-

Manitou Lake on 2-20, flock of about 20 males, brief singing

 

Pine Siskin- small flocks around most of the time, 32 on 2-1, 24 on 2-15

Breckenridge, a few on 2-12

 

House Finch-

Singing on 2-18 at post office

 

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time, 10 on 2-1, 12 (8F,4M) 
on 2-3, 11 (5M,6F) on 2-23, 20 on 2-24 (12F,8M)

 

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch-

Along Pikes Peak Highway on 2-14, flushed from roadway, loose flock of 
about 200, around MM 10.5 at about 10,000 feet

 

Red Crossbill-

Breckenridge, small flock on 2-12

 

House Sparrow- pair around some of the time

 

Abert’s Squirrel- 1 on 2-15, 2-24


Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Pikes Peak Highway

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Along the Pikes Peak Highway today, Feb. 14, there was a large loose flock 
of about 200 Rosy-Finches, appeared to be mostly Gray-crowned, flushed from 
along the surface of the roadway, at about Mile Marker 10.5 at around 
10,000 feet.

Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, CO

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[cobirds] January 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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January 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Bald Eagle-
S of Florissant, 2 on 1-31

Red-tailed Hawk-
Manitou Lake on 1-5

Northern Goshawk-
Lovell Gulch on 1-3, imm.

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1M
Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1M, below spillway

Hairy Woodpecker- Terr. drumming on 1-19

Northern Flicker- 1-5

Northern Shrike-
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1, first winter, brownish plumage
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 11-11, 1
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1

Steller’s Jay-
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17

Black-billed Magpie- 8 on 1-21

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
San Isabel NF South Creek Trail on 1-17, 3

American Robin-
East of Beulah, 14 on 1-17
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, 2 near Devils Canyon TH

Black-capped Chickadee-
Along Rampart Road- 2 on 1-31 with a few Mountain Chickadees, about 9000 
feet

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
San Isabel NF South Creek Trail on 1-17, flocks of 5 and 3

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, 3

American Tree Sparrow-
Divide Loop Trail on 1-8, 1
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 2
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 10
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-11, 2
Manitou Lake on 1-11, about 12 on N and E side of lake
Manitou Lake on 1-18, flock of about 30 along dam area, subdued singing

Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1
Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1
Manitou Lake on 1-26, 3

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 1-16

Gray-headed- 10 on 1-19

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

Oregon- one around some of the time
Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, a few

White-winged- a few around most of the time

Slate-colored- one around some of the time
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 11-11, a few mixed flocks of about 50, 
mostly Slate-colored including many of the Canadian Rockies variety (male 
and female) and also some Pink-sided and White-winged.
Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-18, about 30, mostly Slate-colored with 
some White-winged and Pink-sided

Evening Grosbeak- 3 on 1-7, 2 on 1-21
Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time
House Finch- singing on 1-24
Cassin’s Finch- a few around some of the time, 10 on 1-25 (6F,4M), 12 
(6M,6F) on 1-30

Red Crossbill-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-24, 1

House Sparrow- a pair around some of the time


Abert’s Squirrel-
Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-24, 1
 

Joe LaFleur
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[cobirds] December 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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December 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Green-winged Teal
Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1, at 7700 feet

Bald Eagle-
Crystal Res., on 11-26, 12-1, 12-11, catching fish on 12-1

Sharp-shinned Hawk- 12-8

Northern Bobwhite-
Report on 12-9 from under feeders in west Woodland Park, seen several times 
since mid-November,  likely escapee as a lot of people raise chickens, etc. 
around here.

Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 12-18, 2

Northern Pygmy-Owl-
Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, calling at around 10 AM, a few 
miles in on trail

Downy Woodpecker- 12-1, 12-9

Steller’s Jay-
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay-
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

Black-billed Magpie- 12 on 12-24

Mountain Chickadee-
Flock of 20+ along Rampart RAnge Rd., 12-29

Black-capped Chickadee
Lower Trout Creek on 12-18, 2
Below the Spillway at Manitou Lake on 12-18, 2, hawking tiny insects, too 
small to see, midges?

American Robin-
A few near Wetmore on 12-6
Flock of about 30, Fort Carson area on 12-6
Crystal Res., flock of about 30 on 12-3

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, brief singing
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27, calling

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, 2 calling

White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Along Trail to Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1
Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

Spotted Towhee-
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

White-crowned Sparrow-
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27

Song Sparrow-
Below the Spillaway at Manitou Lake on 12-18, 3

American Tree Sparrow
Lower Trout Creek, 1 on 12-18
Shrubby area along Dam at Manitou Lake, 4 on 12-18

Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 12-8
Bear Creek West Park on 12-27, small flock at VC
Oregon- 12-5 FOS, 12-7, 12-8, 12-9, 12-19, 2 on 12-29
Pink-sded- 3 on 12-7, 4 on 12-8, 2 on 12-9, 12-18, 12-19, 12-21, 12-29
Lower Trout Creek, about 10 on 12-18
White-winged- 12-8, 12-18, 12-29, 12-22
Slate-colored- 12-8, 12-9, 12-29
Lower Trout Creek, about 5, on 12-18
Crystal Res. on 12-4

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 12-16, a few on 12-24, 2 on 12-22
Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, a few flocks, total about 20

Pine Siskin- 1 on 12-17, 2 on 12-24, 12-22

Cassin’s Finch- 1M on 12-9, 10 on 12-18 (8F,1M) with brief singing, 12-24, 
1M on 12-22
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
 

Red Fox- 12-4, 12-16, 12-30

Moose- 3 along Rampart Range Rd. on 12-29
 

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[cobirds] November 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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November 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

Rough-legged Hawk-
Along Colfax Lane S of Westcliffe on 11-29

Northern Harrier-
Along CR 175 W of Westcliffe on 11-1, 2
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, driving to TH 
flushed imm., then at lot when parked it flew up and perched on post only 
about 10 yards away, looked tired and wanting to perch

Sandhill Crane-
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, flock of 18, 
near TH,  circling high overhead and calling, slowly moving south, one was 
flying below the main group, an outcast?

Eurasian Collared-Dove-
Penrose, 2 on 11-15

Great Horned Owl-
Along Hwy. 69 N of Westcliffe, flew over road around sunrise
Colorado Springs near I-25 and Fillmore, calling on 11-18, seen perching in 
small cottonwoods at dusk on 11-20

Downy Woodpecker- 11-2

Sapsucker-
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, sapsucker 
tree near TH
Rainbow Trail from Alvarado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, sapsucker 
tree

Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Rainbow Trail from Alvarado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, sign

Northern Flicker- 11-14, 11-21

Steller’s Jay-
Stratton Open Space on 11-24

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling

Common Raven-
Stratton Open Space on 11-24

Bushtit-
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, small flock 
near beginning along road, then about 12 near turnaround point, flocking 
with Pygmy Nuthatches and Mountain Chickadees
RT S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29, about 10

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Rainbow Trail from Alvarado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, calling
Intemann Trail on 11-24, calling

Mountain Bluebird-
Near Guffey, flock of 10 on 11-15

American Robin-
Along Hwy. W of Wetmore, 3 pairs on 11-15

Red-breasted Nuthatch-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, 2
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, calling
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling

White-breasted Nuthatch- 2 on 11-2, 11-3, 2 on 11-5, 11-7, 11-10, 11-14, 2 
on 11-16, 11-17, 11-21, 11-23, 11-28,  2 on 11-30
RT S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29

Spotted Towhee-
Intemann Trail on 11-24, 2 calling

Dark-eyed Junco-
Pink-sided- 2 on 11-2, 11-14
White-winged- 11-2, 11-17
Intemann Trail on 11-24, calling
Stratton Open Space on 11-24, mixed flock of about 30, Gray-headed, 
Pink-sided, Oregon and Slate-colored

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 11-5
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, flock of 
about 40
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 2 flocks of 
20 and 12

Pine Siskin- 5 on 11-21, 3 on 11-22

American Goldfinch- 2 on 11-22

Pine Grosbeak-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, a few 
calling at 8750
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 2 calling at 
10,000

House Finch-
Intemann Trail on 11-24, a few calling

Cassin’s Finch-
Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, calling
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, calling
Rainbow Trail S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29, calling

Red Crossbill-
Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling


Painted Lady Butterfly-
Rainbow Trail from Alvarado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1!

Abert’s Squirrel- 11-16

Spider Wasp-
Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9

Bighorn Sheep-
Along Hwy. 50 W of Canon City, 6 on 11-1, trying to cross highway to get to 
Arkansas River
Along Hwy. about 10 miles W of Wetmore on 11-15, and again on 11-19 about 10

Black Bear
Scat from young bear (?) along Rainbow Trail on 11-9 and 11-15

 
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[cobirds] October 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

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October 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


Bald Eagle-
South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, along river, went down for fish

Northern Harrier-
S of Divide on 10-20

Sandhill Crane-
Pond N of Hwy. 24, E of Antero Junction, SE of Antero Res.- 12 on 10-18, 
stopover, in AM, gone in PM, on way to Bosque?, saw at 7:15 AM, sunrise

Gray Jay-
Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, a few
Colorado Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, a few, 
friendly at beg,
Colorado Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, from 
10,000 to 11,000

Woodhouses Scrub-Jay-
Safeway on 30th St. in Colo Spgs on 10-7

Clark’s Nutcracker-
Colorado Trail S from Clear Creek Res. to Waverly Ridge Top on 10-18, 2

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-13, 10-6, 3 on 10-5, sang briefly

Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Colorado Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, at 10,000 
to 10,500

Western Bluebird- About 20 flyover on 10-19

American Robin- 10-9, 4 on 10-7
Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, along FS 746
South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, flock of about 40

Townsend’s Solitaire-
Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, 2

Rock Wren-
Colorado Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, at 10,750, 
high altitude oddity

American Dipper-
Safeway in Colo Spgs on 30th St. on 10-8, sing
South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, 2
Colorado Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, 2 terr. 
chasing

Mountain Chickadee-
Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, sang a few times, 
young one practicing

Bushtit-
Dome Rock SWA on 10-20, 6

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-7

White-breasted Nuthatch- 10-24, 10-19, 10-3, 10-1, 10-27, 10-26

Brown Creeper-
Colorado Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, 10,500

Yellow-rumped Warbler- a few on 10-10, 10-9, 10-6, 10-1

Green-tailed Towhee- 10-5

Spotted Towhee-
Safeway on 30th St. in Colo Spgs on 10-7, calling

White-crowned Sparrow
Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, a couple calling at 
around 11,600

Song Sparrow-
South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, calling

Dark-eyed Junco-
Slate-colored- FOS on 10-19, 10-24, 1 on 10-26
Pink-sided- FOS on 10-10, 2 on 10-12, 2 on 10-26
White-winged- FOS on 10-26
Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, sang a few times below 
trreeline, young one practicing

Evening Grosbeak- a few on 10-3

Pine Siskin- 10-13, 10-10, 10-1

Red Crossbill-
CT S from Clear Creek Res. to Waverly Ridge Top on 10-18, a couple small 
flocks

Abert’s Squirrel- 10-17, 10-27, 10-26

Moose-
Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, young bull at 
intersection of FS 714 and 726, huge bull on drive home on W side of 
highway in large willow riparian area heading up to Tenn Pass

Cabbage Moth-
Colorado Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, at 10,500


Joe LaFleur
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[cobirds] Re: ***Walden Loon Clarity

[Joe Kipper]

Thank you Caleb, I agree. Hopefully another rarity will turn up that will 
be worth the drive for you ;)
Joe Kipper
Fort Collins

On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 9:41:10 AM UTC-6 Caleb Strand wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I am currently working out in Central Nebraska, so I was intrigued when 
> Steve’s Mlodinow’s report of an Arctic Loon at Walden Reservoir came in, as 
> it was only around a day’s drive from me and some of the other birders out 
> here in Nebraska who would have loved to see the bird. Throughout the 
> evening, after Steve reported the bird, many birders noted one Arctic Loon 
> and one rather obvious Common Loon, looks of the Arctic Loon were distant 
> and poor for birders throughout that day and most birders were going off 
> Steve’s description to tick this bird, as they couldn’t quite see the field 
> marks due to the conditions. The following day, after a handful of birders 
> went out looking for the bird, the only two loons present on the lake were 
> Commons, with one obvious bird and another rather Arctic-looking Common 
> Loon that 1st drew birder’s attention by the rather smooth-looking 
> demarkation on the neck and white flanks. The structure of this bird was 
> off for Arctic and when the bird’s neck left the resting posture it was 
> obvious that it had a large white collar at the base, instantly eliminating 
> Arctic Loon. Later on in the day, when photos were posted by Nick Moore and 
> Steven Mlodinow of the bird, there was much discussion on the ID across the 
> country with a few opinions by good birders with experience with the 
> species such as Gary Rosenberg and Cameron Cox, both of which suggested 
> that by the pics provided, the bird looked fine for Common Loon and very 
> off for Arctic. 
>
> To my dismay, this still wasn’t enough for anyone to publicly suggest on 
> this platform that the bird was missIDed, but instead, more reports were 
> coming in requesting for updates on if the bird had been relocated and some 
> even suggested that people were on the wrong bird and area which blew my 
> mind (people really wanted this bird to be an Arctic)! 
>
> A couple days ago, Nick Komar photographed a loon that in some pics looks 
> identical to Nick and Steve’s loon but in other pics it obviously shows a 
> white collar. Joe Kipper’s photos of the same loon make this bird look like 
> an obvious Common that wouldn’t draw many birders’ attention at all. What 
> more is needed for people to understand that there was never any Arctic 
> Loon present? 
>
> There are still eBird reports with this loon labeled as an Arctic. I hope 
> the Colorado Review Team will soon reach out to these people and update 
> them on the correct ID of the bird. 
>
> Anyways, I was keeping up with the posts on here and was seeing very mixed 
> signs on what the identification on this loon was so thought I would make 
> the claim that nobody else was willing to make on here, as there are still 
> some birders who aren’t sure what is going on with this loon. 
>
> Caleb
>
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[cobirds] Re: Chrismas Count at Rawhide Power Station Saturday January 2, 2021

[Joe Kipper]

Doug, 
I don't have your personal email and the new google groups format will only 
allow me to hit "reply all." I am interested in accessing the power plant 
property to view waterfowl, as well as participating in the rest of the 
count. My personal email is joe.kippe...@gmail.com if you want to contact 
me privately.
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins
On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 9:25:12 AM UTC-7 jay...@gmail.com wrote:

> Jay & Cindy Hutchins are interested
>
> jay...@gmail.com
>
>
> On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 6:54:26 AM UTC-7 Gary Ackert wrote:
>
>> We are interested in going into the ponds.
>>
>> On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 6:22:52 AM UTC-7 Gary Ackert wrote:
>>
>>> Where is the overlook parking lot? This will be our first time coming 
>>> here?
>>>
>>> On Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 6:09:49 AM UTC-7 Douglas Kibbe wrote:
>>>
>>>>  Just a reminder to those interested that Rawhide CBC will be held on 
>>>> Saturday January 2, 2021. 
>>>> The initial meeting place and time, i.e., the overlook parking lot and 
>>>> 8AM, are unchanged.
>>>> Most importantly, those interested in viewing the ponds within the 
>>>> power station must let me know ASAP so that I may submit their names *in 
>>>> advance* to power company security.  This is the only opportunity for 
>>>> birders to gain access to the heated water discharge area which attracts 
>>>> huge numbers of water birds in winter.
>>>> Let me know if you are interested!
>>>> Doug Kibbe, Compiler 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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[cobirds] Re: Will the Gyrfalcon Return?

[Joe Kipper]

Mitchell,
I live fairly close to the Gyrfalcon's usual winter hangout in Larimer 
County and have been checking in to see if the bird is around multiple 
times a week. Nothing so far, but I am hoping that the individual is still 
alive. Hoping for its return and knowing there's a chance of refinding the 
Gyrfalcon makes birding in the area a little more exciting and motivates me 
to get out. Good luck to all winter raptor watchers!!
Joe Kipper
Fort Collins

On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 7:34:40 PM UTC-7 mitchellba...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> I thought I'd ask if anyone has been on the lookout for the Gyrfalcon 
> that's visited the Larimer County Landfill the last two years. Looks like 
> it's late based on last year's schedule, but it wasn't seen until December 
> the year before. I wonder if it's waiting for colder weather to roll in?
>
> Mitchell Bailey
> Arapahoe County
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[cobirds] Re: Rough-legged Hawk/Weld

[Joe Kipper]

Thanks Gary,
We all appreciate your updates on Raptor Alley and other hotspots in Weld, 
as most of us like to know what's going on in Weld county before we make 
the drive out there from our local patches. Hopefully this is a banner year 
for Roughies. Just in the past week in Larimer County, I've already seen 1 
Roughie, 3 Ferrugs, 7 Harlans, and 6 Prairie Falcons. I know multiple 
birders have started seeing some Short-eared Owls as well in Larimer, so if 
this week is any indication of the rest of the winter, I would predict that 
we will have a great season for northern raptors.
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins

On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:34:52 PM UTC-6 The "Nunn Guy" wrote:

> Hi all
>
> First Rough-legged Hawk up here I have seen this fall--Weld CR 100 near 
> 19. I took a small tour of Raptor Alley yesterday afternoon-southern end 
> and Nunn-area near house. I plan on doing the full Raptor Alley see who is 
> here.
>
>- Rough-legged Hawk
>- Ferruginous Hawk - 5 (local dark morph)
>- Red-tailed Hawk - 7
>- American Kestrel - 2
>- Northern Harrier
>- Bald Eagle
>
> Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
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> https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland
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[cobirds] Do yourself a favor! Browse the HELP section of eBird!

[Joe Roller]

It’s worth it!
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Re: [cobirds] Purple Finch - Broomfield

[Joe Roller]

Lack of dark streaks on undertail coverts favors PUFI, i recall. 
Joe Roller 

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> On Oct 27, 2020, at 7:50 AM, Nicholas Komar  wrote:
> 
> Chris,
> 
> Separating Cassin’s Finch females from Purple Finch female can be very 
> tricky. I think the streaked throat and rump, pale eye ring and crisply 
> streaked breast support an ID of Cassin’s Finch. Did you hear it call?  Call 
> notes differ. 
> 
> Nick Komar
> Fort Collins. 
> 
>> On Oct 26, 2020, at 5:08 PM, 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> A while back when I was getting serious about birding, I posted to this 
>> list that I'd found a flock of Purple Finches in Lyons; a few of you then 
>> introduced me to Cassin's Finches. :-) :-)
>> 
>> I promptly sent out a correction. 
>> 
>> But now I have redemption, and today found what certainly seems to be an 
>> actual Purple Finch! And the behavior is just like some of you told me it 
>> would be - a single bird at someone's feeder. 
>> 
>> Location and photos can be found on the eBird list: 
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S75437331
>> 
>> Happy birding,
>> - Chris Petrizzo, Broomfield
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[cobirds] Forwarded from David Ely: Sedge Wren Broomfield Co

[Joe Roller]

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From: David Ely 
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2020, 9:32 AM
Subject: Sedge Wren Broomfield
To: Colorado Birds 


Matt Hofeditz and I are currently seeing a sedge wren at Country Vista Park
in Broomfield.  Located east of Sheridan and 123rd.  The wren is on north
side of drainage working the grass/debris under a fallen cottonwood on the
edge of the field.  Due south of a light blue house with a hummingbird
feeder.

David Ely
Broomfield

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[cobirds] New Hotspot for Hohnholz Lakes Area

[Joe Kipper]

Joe Roller has kindly created an eBird hotspot for the Hohnholz Lakes State 
Wildlife Area Campground in northwestern Larimer County. If anyone has 
historical eBird checklists from this SWA that are reported using a 
personal location, its now possible for you to change the location of your 
lists to a public hotspot!! I would strongly suggest doing that, as I am 
interested in seeing how many species have been detected at this SWA, and 
it is helpful to have data condensed on one webpage where it is easier to 
find and evaluate. Link to the new hotspot is here: 
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L11529218
If you have submitted multiple lists using the same personal location and 
you don't want to change the location on each individual list, you can 
easily edit your personal location so that it merges into the new hotspot. 
Simply go to "My eBird," click "Manage My Locations" and hit the "Edit" 
button next to your personal location. This will give you multiple options, 
Select "Merge" and then click on the new hotspot. All of the lists you have 
submitted at that personal location will now be in the hotspot.
Good birding everyone, I can't wait to see the hotspot grow!!
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Yellow-throated Vireo, Denver

[Joe Roller]

When dead birds are found, it's best to freeze them in a bag, after
recording details of place, date, etc. Then notify the Denver Museum
of Nature and Science. They'll do a detailed necropsy, check for all kinds
 of things - parasites, etc.
Then contact Jeff Stephensons, collections manager
at 303 370-8319

Joe Roller, Denver
assisting Charon

On Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 12:32 PM Steven Rash  wrote:

> Bob,
>
> That's a bummer. If you have a moment, please consider submitting a report
> here:
> https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/southwest-avian-mortality-project .
> iNaturalist is trying to collect data on the bird die-off event that took
> place earlier this month. Might be connected, might not. Worth reporting in
> either event.
>
> Steve Rash
> Denver Co.
>
> On Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 11:40:31 AM UTC-6 rori...@earthlink.net
> wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I just got a report, including a photo, of a dead Yellow-throated Vireo,
>> from a friend living in Denver
>>
>> Bob Righter
>> Denver, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Re: ID?

[Joe Roller]

Appears to be a Hermit Thrush, based on dark markings on chest and lack of
buff on face.
Joe Roller, Denver

On Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 11:44 AM Steven Rash  wrote:

> Appears to be a Swainson's Thrush, which belongs to the same family as
> Robins here in America do. The other one of these that you will run into
> more commonly is the Hermit Thrush which can be distinguished from
> Swainson's by its rust-colored tail.
>
> Hope that is helpful!
>
> Happy birding,
>
> Steve Rash
> Denver Co.
>
> On Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 11:30:29 AM UTC-6 amyrob...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> I’m totally new at this, so maybe I should be able to ID this. But using
>> my app and my books… I’m not having much luck beyond some kind of sparrow?
>>
>> Some further info: it’s been hanging out deep in the evergreen tree. It
>> perched on the fence once, long enough for me to see that it’s about
>> robin-sized. I didn’t get any pictures of its body, but it’s uniformly
>> drab/buff color. No distinctive stripes on or around wings. This is part of
>> what’s throwing me off. All the birds in my books seem to have much more
>> striping or color variation on their body and/or wings. Haven’t managed to
>> get a good look at it in flight. (Sorry I couldn’t get a picture of its
>> body!)
>>
>> Thanks!!
>>
>> Amy Roberts
>> amyrob...@gmail.com
>>
>>
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[cobirds] Re: Rocky Mountain National Park

[Joe Kipper]

Thanks for these updates Carl - very helpful.
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 9:32:43 AM UTC-6 carlb...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Three days of birding in RMNP since September 5 is not a big sample but I 
> noticed an apparent lack of birds both quantity and variety.  Everywhere we 
> went, we commented how quiet it seemed.  I can only speculate that both the 
> extreme cold front and persistent smoke is to blame. (And see other 
> postings, for example, of the NY Times article on the bird die-off in New 
> Mexico and Colorado.)
>
> Thought I would also update a few things for those considering a visit to 
> RMNP:
>
> The advance reservation system currently in place is ending on October 12; 
> after that, entry goes back to "normal."   The park has been noticeably 
> less crowded with the reservation system in place.  And, you can still 
> bypass the need for a permit if you enter before 6 a.m.
>
> Speaking of early entry, construction on HWY 36 within the park continues 
> and a section is closed every night between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.  Sunday 
> through Friday.  IF you enter at Beaver Meadows before 7 a.m. during the 
> closure period, you can only go in as far as the Bear Lake road.  So if you 
> are coming in early to visit other parts of the park such as going up Trail 
> Ridge Road, you need to use the Fall River entrance.   Note this also means 
> you may have trouble exiting in the evening (after viewing the elk rut, for 
> example) unless you exit at Fall River.
>
> Due to smoke and the encroachment of the Cameron Peak fire, much of the 
> northwest corner of the park is closed including the Old Fall River Road.
>
> Finally, trail construction is continuing at the Alluvial Fan area in 
> Endovalley and BOTH the east and west alluvial fan parking areas were 
> completely closed yesterday.
>
> IF you are planning a visit, be sure to check the Park website 
> <https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm> for the latest updates.
>
> Despite all this, we did manage to find three White-tailed Ptarmigan along 
> Trail Ridge Rd, an American Three-toed Woodpecker in Hidden Valley, and a 
> Northern Pygmy Owl at Upper Beaver Meadows.   Unless the several Wilson's 
> Warblers we saw were non-locals, we found no migrant species.
>
> Carl Bendorf
> Longmont, CO
>

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Re: [cobirds] Hawk i.d. Storm Mountain, Larimer Cty

[Joe Roller]

Great discussion.
In the distant past, the name for Ferruginous Hawk was
"Ferruginous Rough-leg", because of its feathered tarsi,
a feature it shares with the "regular" Rough-legged Hawk.
I still call them "Ferruginous Rough-legs" to remind me
to look at the tarsi.
Or maybe because I seem stuck in the past -
Marsh Hawk, anyone?

Joe Roller, Denver


On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 7:55 PM Dave Hyde  wrote:

> Thank you all for your suggestions. I accept the pale Red-tail, possible
> Krider’s hawk (even though looking at the photo I thought there’s no way
> this can be a Red-tail: white head, white rump, barred tail!). But there is
> more to the story of this pale red-tail. I was looking out the kitchen
> window and the bird flew * up* from below the window,  which is when I
> saw its tail. I got to thinking, what would any large hawk be doing on the
> ground outside my window? So I went and looked on the ground there for any
> signs of avian mayhem. And I found … a complete wing of a Yellow-rumped
> warbler! There were no excess feathers or body anywhere although I later
> found the other wing, also intact. Whatever had got this warbler – and it
> may not have been this hawk as the wing feathers were only slightly supple
> as if the bird had died yesterday or early in the morning – had clipped off
> its wings and carried off the body! In fact, I had the impression that the
> pale hawk had something in its grasp as it landed atop the tree because it
> looked down at its feet when it alit. I dunno, this was certainly a strange
> hawk encounter. Here’s a photo of one of the warbler wings, and thank you
> all again for your advice – Dave
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
> *From:* cobirds@googlegroups.com  on behalf of
> Joe Kipper 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2020 7:24:22 PM
> *To:* Colorado Birds 
> *Subject:* Re: [cobirds] Hawk i.d. Storm Mountain, Larimer Cty
>
>
>
> Yes, this is a definite juvenile Red-tailed. When I see birds like this in
> the field I don't really take note of the field marks like a should I just
> say "this is a Red-tailed because of the GISS," but this is a good
> opportunity to note the field marks since Osprey and Ferruginous Hawk were
> suggested. This bird is paler individual so it doesn't have the "helmeted"
> appearance that most adults and some very dark juveniles have. The "three
> points of white" field mark is a field mark that is useful when looking at
> the dorsal side of soaring buteos. Because this bird is perched, you can't
> even see the "wrists" mentioned by Caleb that would be white on a Ferrug.
> White speckling on the scapulars is another field mark of RTHA. Adult
> Ferrug would have orangish back with steel-blue primaries and juvenile
> Ferrug would have a uniform brown back. Unfeathered legs are also a huge
> field mark, thank you Todd D.
>
> Good Birding everyone! In a few months we will have plenty of
> opportunities to study the many buteos that winter here and their endless
> myriad of unique color morphs and plumages.
>
> Joe Kipper,
>
> Fort Collins
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 4:55:15 PM UTC-6 goldene...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
> Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, check out light western juv. in Sibley. Bands on
> tail from Dave's description. Also, no feathered legs that Ferrug would
> show.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 3:42 PM Dave Hyde  wrote:
>
> HI CObirders,,
>
> At 1.25pm today as I looked out my kitchen window I saw a
> large hawk fly upwards and over the house. All I saw was a spread tail with
> many fine bands. I grabbed my binoculars and camera and went to the front
> of the house to see the hawk land atop a pine tree. I spotted it and
> thought, ‘that looks like an Osprey! Better take a picture.’ So I did and
> got 3 photos before the bird flew away. As it went it looked like it had a
> white rump. This is the best photo I got. Can anyone please tell me what
> hawk this is? – Dave Hyde/nr Storm Moutain, Larimer Cty.
>
>
>
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Re: [cobirds] Hawk i.d. Storm Mountain, Larimer Cty

[Joe Kipper]

Yes, this is a definite juvenile Red-tailed. When I see birds like this in 
the field I don't really take note of the field marks like a should I just 
say "this is a Red-tailed because of the GISS," but this is a good 
opportunity to note the field marks since Osprey and Ferruginous Hawk were 
suggested. This bird is paler individual so it doesn't have the "helmeted" 
appearance that most adults and some very dark juveniles have. The "three 
points of white" field mark is a field mark that is useful when looking at 
the dorsal side of soaring buteos. Because this bird is perched, you can't 
even see the "wrists" mentioned by Caleb that would be white on a Ferrug. 
White speckling on the scapulars is another field mark of RTHA. Adult 
Ferrug would have orangish back with steel-blue primaries and juvenile 
Ferrug would have a uniform brown back. Unfeathered legs are also a huge 
field mark, thank you Todd D.
Good Birding everyone! In a few months we will have plenty of opportunities 
to study the many buteos that winter here and their endless myriad of 
unique color morphs and plumages.
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 4:55:15 PM UTC-6 goldene...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, check out light western juv. in Sibley. Bands on 
> tail from Dave's description. Also, no feathered legs that Ferrug would 
> show.
>
> On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 3:42 PM Dave Hyde  wrote:
>
>> HI CObirders,,
>>
>> At 1.25pm today as I looked out my kitchen window I saw a 
>> large hawk fly upwards and over the house. All I saw was a spread tail with 
>> many fine bands. I grabbed my binoculars and camera and went to the front 
>> of the house to see the hawk land atop a pine tree. I spotted it and 
>> thought, ‘that looks like an Osprey! Better take a picture.’ So I did and 
>> got 3 photos before the bird flew away. As it went it looked like it had a 
>> white rump. This is the best photo I got. Can anyone please tell me what 
>> hawk this is? – Dave Hyde/nr Storm Moutain, Larimer Cty.
>>
>>  
>>
>>  
>>
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Re: [cobirds] Just a question

[Joe Roller]

Yes!
Joe Roller

On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 5:40 PM Sebastian Patti 
wrote:

> tsetse
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> Joe Roller 
> *Sent:* Monday, September 14, 2020 6:38 PM
> *To:* Lisa Carp 
> *Cc:* Joe Kipper ; Colorado Birds <
> cobirds@googlegroups.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [cobirds] Just a question
>
> The puzzle was in the SUNDAY, Sept 13, New York Times, not todays.
> The "cross clue" is "dangerous fly" and the 4th letter of that fly is the
> last letter
> of the bird's name.
> What do you think the fly's name is?
> Joe Roller, Denver
>
> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 5:13 PM Lisa Carp  wrote:
>
> Yes Joe, pipit it is!
> Next time they are out at Lagerman Res I'm going to give them a piece of
> my mind
> & tell them to get in a tree!
> L.
>
> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:36 PM Joe Kipper  wrote:
>
> Pipit?
> Joe Kipper,
> Fort Collins
>
> On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:33:37 PM UTC-6 DuWayne Worthington
> wrote:
>
> I would vote for quail then.
>
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> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:29 PM Richard Trinkner 
> wrote:
>
> Keep in mind that this is the NY Times crossword, not the Sibley
> crossword. :-)  Expect some imperfections when it comes to avian clues.
>
> I know the answer and do typically see this bird on the ground. In fact,
> I'm not sure I've ever seen it off the ground when not in flight. I've seen
> it nesting on the ground in the Colorado tundra.
>
> Richard Trinkner
> Boulder
>
> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM Charles Hundertmark 
> wrote:
>
> Raises an interesting question about the meaning of "ground-dwelling". It
> occurred to me after suggesting “junco” that robins frequently feed on the
> ground and in that sense might be considered “ground-dwelling.” When I was
> thinking of possible answers, I was thinking in terms of ground-nesters,
> but “dwelling” could have different meanings.
>
> Chuck Hundertmark
>
> On Sep 14, 2020, at 4:06 PM, Ira Sanders  wrote:
>
> I suppose Robin was the wrong answer.
> Ira Sanders
>
> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020, 4:26 PM Charles Hundertmark 
> wrote:
>
> Junco comes to mind.
> Chuck Hundertmark
> Lafayette
>
> On Sep 14, 2020, at 3:04 PM, Lisa Carp  wrote:
>
> I do not know if it's appropriate to put this here but it does make you
> think!
>
> NY Times Crossword Puzzle today.
>
> *5 letters-ground dwelling songbird.*
>
> Hubby & I did not get the answer right.
>
> Lisa Carp
> Superior
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Re: [cobirds] Just a question

[Joe Roller]

The puzzle was in the SUNDAY, Sept 13, New York Times, not todays.
The "cross clue" is "dangerous fly" and the 4th letter of that fly is the
last letter
of the bird's name.
What do you think the fly's name is?
Joe Roller, Denver

On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 5:13 PM Lisa Carp  wrote:

> Yes Joe, pipit it is!
> Next time they are out at Lagerman Res I'm going to give them a piece of
> my mind
> & tell them to get in a tree!
> L.
>
> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:36 PM Joe Kipper  wrote:
>
>> Pipit?
>> Joe Kipper,
>> Fort Collins
>>
>> On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:33:37 PM UTC-6 DuWayne Worthington
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I would vote for quail then.
>>>
>>> *DuWayne Worthington*
>>>
>>> *Science Teaching Faculty*
>>>
>>>
>>> *Valor Christian High School*
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>> *303-471-3000 x 3278 <(303)%20471-3000>*
>>> *www.govalor.com <http://www.govalor.com/>*
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:29 PM Richard Trinkner 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Keep in mind that this is the NY Times crossword, not the Sibley
>>>> crossword. :-)  Expect some imperfections when it comes to avian clues.
>>>>
>>>> I know the answer and do typically see this bird on the ground. In
>>>> fact, I'm not sure I've ever seen it off the ground when not in flight.
>>>> I've seen it nesting on the ground in the Colorado tundra.
>>>>
>>>> Richard Trinkner
>>>> Boulder
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM Charles Hundertmark <
>>>> chunde...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Raises an interesting question about the meaning of "ground-dwelling".
>>>>> It occurred to me after suggesting “junco” that robins frequently feed on
>>>>> the ground and in that sense might be considered “ground-dwelling.” When I
>>>>> was thinking of possible answers, I was thinking in terms of
>>>>> ground-nesters, but “dwelling” could have different meanings.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chuck Hundertmark
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sep 14, 2020, at 4:06 PM, Ira Sanders  wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I suppose Robin was the wrong answer.
>>>>> Ira Sanders
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020, 4:26 PM Charles Hundertmark 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Junco comes to mind.
>>>>>> Chuck Hundertmark
>>>>>> Lafayette
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sep 14, 2020, at 3:04 PM, Lisa Carp  wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I do not know if it's appropriate to put this here but it does make
>>>>>> you think!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> NY Times Crossword Puzzle today.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *5 letters-ground dwelling songbird.*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hubby & I did not get the answer right.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lisa Carp
>>>>>> Superior
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Re: [cobirds] Just a question

[Joe Kipper]

Pipit?
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins

On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:33:37 PM UTC-6 DuWayne Worthington wrote:

> I would vote for quail then.
>
> *DuWayne Worthington*
>
> *Science Teaching Faculty*
>
>
> *Valor Christian High School*
>
> *Influence through Excellence*
>
> *3775 Grace Blvd.*
>
> *Highlands Ranch, CO  80126*
>
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> *www.govalor.com <http://www.govalor.com/>*
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:29 PM Richard Trinkner  
> wrote:
>
>> Keep in mind that this is the NY Times crossword, not the Sibley 
>> crossword. :-)  Expect some imperfections when it comes to avian clues.
>>
>> I know the answer and do typically see this bird on the ground. In fact, 
>> I'm not sure I've ever seen it off the ground when not in flight. I've seen 
>> it nesting on the ground in the Colorado tundra.
>>
>> Richard Trinkner
>> Boulder
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM Charles Hundertmark  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Raises an interesting question about the meaning of "ground-dwelling". 
>>> It occurred to me after suggesting “junco” that robins frequently feed on 
>>> the ground and in that sense might be considered “ground-dwelling.” When I 
>>> was thinking of possible answers, I was thinking in terms of 
>>> ground-nesters, but “dwelling” could have different meanings. 
>>>
>>> Chuck Hundertmark
>>>
>>> On Sep 14, 2020, at 4:06 PM, Ira Sanders  wrote:
>>>
>>> I suppose Robin was the wrong answer. 
>>> Ira Sanders
>>>
>>> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020, 4:26 PM Charles Hundertmark  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Junco comes to mind.
>>>> Chuck Hundertmark
>>>> Lafayette
>>>>
>>>> On Sep 14, 2020, at 3:04 PM, Lisa Carp  wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I do not know if it's appropriate to put this here but it does make you 
>>>> think!
>>>>
>>>> NY Times Crossword Puzzle today.
>>>>
>>>> *5 letters-ground dwelling songbird.*
>>>>
>>>> Hubby & I did not get the answer right.
>>>>
>>>> Lisa Carp
>>>> Superior
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Re: [cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone at Blanca Wetlands

[Joe Roller]

On eBird, go to the hotspot map and enter
Blanca Wetlands NWR
and a map shows up.

Joe Roller, Denver

On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 5:43 AM Cinnamon Bergeron <
cinnamonberge...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Anyone,
>
> Where exactly is the Blanca Wetlands?  I’d like to go.
>
> Cinnamon Bergeron
>
> On Sun, Sep 13, 2020 at 1:40 PM mvjo...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> A very good showing of shorebirds yesterday at Blanca Wetlands, including
>> only the 5th record (so far as I know) of Ruddy Turnstone. The bird was on
>> pond 16 which has lots of action. I witnessed a Peregrine Falcon easily
>> take an Wilson Phalarope. Other highlites were Bairds, Semi pal, Western,
>> Least,  Stilt and Pectoral Sandpipers, G and L Yellowlegs,  Long billed
>> Curlew and Eastern Kingbird.
>>
>> John Rawinski
>> Monte Vista,CO
>>
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Re: [cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA

[Joe Roller]

It was in September, about a dozen years ago, when a message came to me
indirectly
that someone had an Arizona Woodpecker visiting her Wheat Ridge feeder. She
described it as "a woodpecker, overall brown, with spots. It matches the
illustration in my field guide!"

Wow, I thought! A possible First State Record! I got over there in a jiffy,
enjoyed the bucolic back yard, watched various birds come and go, and
finally the homeowner exclaimed, "There it is! That woodpecker!"
I soaked in the details of the young European Starling she pointed at, then
politely thanked her and
decided that chasing rare birds was often a thrill - but this time - not so
much.

Joe Roller, Denver

On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 3:23 PM Caleb A  wrote:

> Hi Bev
> Yep, I second Joe K. European Starlings have a fairly impressive range of
> plumages, especially in juveniles and molts.
>
> *The birds are happy, and so am I*
> *~Caleb Alons, Larimer County*
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[cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA

[Joe Kipper]

Bev,
Both photos show a European Starling!
Joe Kipper

On Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1:26:27 PM UTC-6 bhea...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I realize that the photo of the bird flying is too blurry for Merlin to 
> help with identification, but it shows better how the head is a soft tan, 
> and that color is under its wings also. 
>
> We saw this bird on the 2nd at the Big Thompson Ponds SWA, but I couldn't 
> figure out until today how to add the pix.
>
> Thanks for your help!!
> Bev Head
> Loveland, Seven Lakes
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[cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger continues at Chatfield SP (Jeffco and Douglas)

[Joe Roller]

At about 9:10 today, Glenn Walbek phoned me with this update and asked
me to post it on CObirds. I am not aware of any details.
Joe Roller, Denver

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Re: [cobirds] Proposed New Ebird Hotspot in Alamosa

[Joe Roller]

John,
You are learning more and more about eBird all the time!
Suggesting a new location as a hotspot is not that difficult, so please
follow
these directions from the eBird HELP section, and give it a try.
Sounds like a solid suggestion, and I'll work with you on this to set it up
one way or another.

*How do I suggest a new Hotspot?*

*If you know of a birding location that meets the criteria for a good
Hotspot described above (see HELP section),  here is how to nominate it for
Hotspot status:*


*Submit an eBird checklist from the area you think should be a Hotspot to
ensure it exists as a personal location in your eBird account. *

*Go to My eBird and select "Manage My Locations".*
*Use the Search bar to locate the personal location you want to suggest as
a Hotspot. If the location does not appear as you type: go back to a
checklist you previously submitted from that location and copy/paste the
location name from that checklist into the search bar.*
*When the location you want to suggest as a Hotspot is found, click "Edit".*
*On the subsequent "Edit location" page, click the "Suggest as Hotspot"
link next to the location coordinates. Click "Yes" to confirm your
submission.*
*Suggest hotspot from Edit location page.*


*Note to other birders. I get a lot of hotspot suggestions that are NOT
suitable, as they are on private*
*property or are duplicates or the area is poorly defined. So please study
up on the criteria for a hotspot, (HELP section)*
*before you suggest a new one. And keep in mind that there are about 3,000
hotspots just in Colorado,*
*so most of the places you might think of, have ALREADY been set up!*

*Thanks, *
*Joe Roller, Denver*
*Volunteer eBird hotspot reviewer for CO and WY*


On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 12:01 PM mvjo...@gmail.com 
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> The Malm Trail in SE Alamosa has now been opened for a few months. It is
> nothing short of outstanding for year-round birds. A gentleman donor from
> New Hampshire donated money for it's construction and it now is being
> discovered by locals and visitors. I think it should be considered as an
> Ebird hotspot.
>
> Today, John Stump and I birded it for 1 hour or so. In that time, we
> recorded 8 Warbler species, which easily ties the all time SLV  single day
> warbler record. We found MacGillivrays, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow, YR,
> Wilsons, Virginas, OCr, and a Northern Waterthrush. (A Chat would have
> broken the record but did not happen). Water is present year-round.  Midges
> were swarming,  and birds were feasting upon those insects. We also saw
> Willow Flycatcher, Western W Pewee, Warbling Vireo and just last week a
> Black Phoebe was zigzaging along the shoreline out over the water.
>
> I am not proficient in Ebird to propose a hotspot and help would be
> appreciated. In the meantime, you can get to this trail system by going
> south in Alamosa on State Ave to 12th street. Turn left on 12th and
> continue past the Rickey Recycling Center. The road bends to the SE and in
> a few hundred yards, watch for a small parking lot at the trailhead on the
> left (east side of road).  You won't be disappointed with this area.
>
> John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Re: Window strike bird ID from west central Oregon

[Joe Kipper]

This bird is a male Wilson's Warbler. This species is currently migrating 
southwards.
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:56:57 PM UTC-6 prair...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: IMG_0153.JPG][image: IMG_0152.JPG]
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:43:44 AM UTC-6, Mindy Hetrick wrote:
>>
>> Family member sent these pics of bird below a house window 7 miles east 
>> of Newport. My guess is its a warbler we have in CO also, maybe juv WEWA. 
>> Thanks, Mindy  PS - Hope I haven't broken rules with this submittal.[image: 
>> Displaying IMG_0153.JPG]
>>
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[cobirds] Red-breasted Nuthatch foraging in a used Robin nest

[Joe Roller]

Over the past few days I have observed a Red-breasted Nuthatch repeatedly
foraging in "this year's" abandoned Robin nest. Guess there are some
insects there,
but I can't see the prey. I had not witnessed this before, so I asked David
Leatherman about it.
He replied:
"I have seen birds foraging in old nests, but usually it is old squirrel
nests or swallow (cliff and barn) nests. Have not seen what you saw.  I
suspect the target (just a guess) was calliphorid fly larvae or pupae which
feed on nestlings as ectoparasites (I.e., suck blood*). Could be other
critters in a used nest like dermestid beetles, other flies, bird lice,
etc."

There seems to be no end to the topic, "what birds eat".
Joe Roller, Denver

* a behavior they share with phlebotomists

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[cobirds] Jackson County shorebirds

[Joe Kipper]

Wonderful photos Tom!!
Joe Kipper,
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Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake "below dam" is no longer

[Joe Roller]

Birders will be making fewer trips below the Barr Lake Dam, obviously.
BUT Checklists collected at that eBird hotspot will be useful in
documenting changes in
the avifauna, before and after the habitat destruction. So don't give up on
it; get down there when you can!

Joe Roller, Denver

On Wed, Aug 12, 2020 at 10:12 PM Adam Vesely  wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Some of you that have recently been to the north side of Barr Lake (Adams
> Co.) may have noticed the obliteration of the tree-lined stream area below
> the Barr Lake dam. Large construction vehicles continued their warpath
> today, removing more trees along the stream that have provided wonderful,
> shady habitat for birds over the years. I would expect this area to be
> mostly devoid of trees and shrubs in the coming days. I spoke to a ranger
> yesterday, and she said that although some trees will be saved per input
> from Barr Lake rangers, it is not Barr Lake property and those pesky trees
> were simply sucking up too much irrigation water. Ironically, this area is
> only about 1/4 mile east of the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies house. Take
> that, birds.
>
> Adam Vesely
> Thornton, CO
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[cobirds] stakeout hotspot for Mexican Whip-poor-will (Fremont)

[Joe Roller]

I set up a stakeout hotspot named -
"stakeout Mexican Whip-poor-will, Oak Creek Grade Rd (2020)"
Birders can aggregate their checklists from there if they choose.

If merging a Personal Location with an eBird hotspot is not a familiar task,
you'll find detailed directions at the eBird HELP center:
https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48000850891-choosing-and-managing-locations-in-ebird#anchorMergeLocation

Go to:
eBird Hotspot FAQs
and scroll down to "How do I merge a personal location with an existing
Hotspot?"

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Re: [cobirds] Lesser or common nighthawks?

[Joe Roller]

Thanks for the photo, which is of a flock of Common NIghthawks, Marcia.

A field mark that is useful is the shape of the triangle formed
by the white bar and both edges of the wing tip. In the photo
that triangle is isosceles, as Common NIghthawks show), vs the equilateral
triangle that Lesser Nighthawks
show. That can be hard to see in the field, so the photo helps a lot.
Plus Lesser Nighthawks occur in CO as singletons (up to two at favored sites
like the Nucla Sewage Ponds, where they are almost annual); the east slope
flock of twenty you saw is a common occurrence
for migrating Common NIghthawks.

Those photos are actually good at sorting out the two species.

Joe Roller, Denver


On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 5:41 PM Marcia Wade - Lafayette, Boulder County <
marciaew...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I observed a flock of what I believe to be lesser nighthawks July 23rd at
> about 9:00 p.m.over the Aquarius Trailhead on the Coal Creek Trail. There
> were about 20 of them, and they swooped around the fields on the south side
> of Highway 42 (Empire Rd.) for fewer than five minutes and then flew off,
> heading southest.  The pic attached is really bad, being as it was almost
> completely dark when I took it, but the white stripes on the wings are
> plainly visible, and appear to be too close to the wing tips to be common
> nighthawks, although the wings seem pointier (if there is such a word) like
> a common nighthawk's.
>
> [image: nighthawks 3.JPG]
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Re: [cobirds] Id help please, Larimer county

[Joe Roller]

Juvenile House Sparrows.

Joe Roller, Denver

On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 7:08 PM 'ronbco' via Colorado Birds <
cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> Today in my backyard against the foothills west of Berthoud. In a modest
> sized locust tree.  A group of about 5 sparrow-sized birds arrived and made
> a ruckus. I had great looks but can’t determine what they are.
> Larger than house sparrow and certainly no male appearances in the group.
> Drab buff breast with slightly lighter almost white throat. Some
> sparrow-like wing colors but not dramatic. Conical substantial beak; some
> with a hint of yellow on the bottom beak. Definite lighter colored eye
> strip above.
> Absolutely no stripes on breast rules out vesper. Breast color too light
> for chipping and grasshopper.
> That seems to leave female Dickcissel but I’m in a neighborhood that is
> not much like grasslands.
> Reasonably Possible?
>
> Ron Bolton
> Berthoud, Larimer county
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Re: [cobirds] NWR WY & MT

[Joe Roller]

Thanks, Lisa, for this detailed info!
You can find maps that guide you right to these NWR's by searching the
eBird hotspot map.

Hutton Lake  - Southwest of Laramie. Look for it on eBird hotspot map,
under the name "Hutton Lake NWR".  There are over a thousand checklists for
this SPOT, which can be HOT.

Pathfinder- SW of Casper. There are several hotspots en route to Pathfinder
NWR too.

The other NWR's Lisa and Emil mentioned are in Montana, and most are
probably eBird hotspots too, but I am not
as familiar with Montana.

At every hotspot there is a lot of info about what birds can be found there
in different seasons.

Joe Roller, Denver


On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 11:40 AM Lisa Carp  wrote:

> Hi All-
>
> We just returned from 2 weeks on the road birding in WY, MT, S & N Dakota.
> I thought I'd share some info on the NWR's where we stopped. I just mention
> anything unusual we saw at each one. We had to pick & choose which NWR to
> stop at for there are so many. We chose some for they were on the way to
> where we needed to go. A couple we would not ever return to but it was
> still fun going to them.
>
> We also birded 4 National Parks, 2 State Parks, pull outs, small lakes &
> rivers & creeks & city parks in every town where we stayed.
>
> If you need any tips on road trips during CV send me an email for we are
> experts now!
>
> More experienced birders may get more species at each stop than we did but
> each stop was unique & some a real adventure finding.
>
> *Hutton Lake-East of Laramie, WY. Google took us to a ranch & thank
> goodness a cowboy came along before we drove down the long drive to the
> ranch house & he knew exactly how we should get to the NWR. He said yes
> google sends birders to them all the time. He was very nice about it. This
> lake is close to home so you can make it a day trip if you just want to
> stay close. I do not remember the road names but you want the road that
> looks like it goes into the cement plant.  38 species.
>
> *Pathfinder-Outside of Casper, WY-2 parts to this WR. We somehow found
> the lake with no signs, dirt track, out in the middle of nowhere next to
> another huge ranch. You can drive right onto the beach. Trust me there is
> no one else around! This ranch at one time was 140,000 acres & now is 638
> acres. 18 species at this lake.
> The main sign is off of HWY 287 & that is Steamboat Lake which had 100's
> of avocets.
> 11 species.
>
> *Ninepipe-North of Missoula, MT-MT is cedar waxwing country!  Also yellow
> warblers! Lots everywhere! 36 species.
>
> *Pablo-North of Missoula, MT-Lots of Canvasbacks & Eastern Kingbirds.  27
> species.
>
> Thibadeau Lake-North of Havre, MT-We discovered we went to the wrong lake
> so we really have not been to this NWR. We birded a different lake about 2
> miles from the real NWR. Never trust google! 15 species.
>
> Creedman Coulee-North of Havre, MT-This is the NWR where you get the text
> welcoming you to Canada! You can even see into Canada! We finally got to
> the refugee after talking to a Border Patrol Officer who just happened to
> be at the side of the dirt road we were on & going through 3 of the barbed
> wire/pole fence gates. We are convinced ranchers in this area remove signs
> & make it as difficult as possible to get to the WRs. We even found a bent
> NWR boundary sign & an extra nail put in a post at a gate just to make it
> more difficult to go through. Anyone else experience this? Thibadeau & this
> refuge are way out in the middle of nowhere again. We were happy to see the
> BP Officer. 19 species.
>
> Bowdoin-Outside of Malta, MT-The Grand Daddy of them all. We estimated
> 50,000 birds here & that's probably a conservative number!! This is the
> only refuge we birded in the evening. There are so many birds here it's
> overwhelming. It's a very cool place! If there is one you should go to this
> is it if ever in the area. It's about 14 miles to drive around the lake.
> Our 1st female sharp- tailed grouse ever here.  52 species.
>
> UL Bend-South of Malta-Hubby thought it would be a good idea to go on the
> back roads to this place. 20 miles & 2 hours later on bad dirt roads &
> almost getting stuck in mud we finally turned around. We never even made it
> to any water! Do not go to this place unless you have plenty of time, gas,
> food & water. There is no one around to help you if anything happens.
>
> The good news was we saw the most amazing things on the dirt roads going
> to this place. First we saw 19 hawks each perched on it's own big round hay
> bale in one big field. That's something you just don't get to see. Then we
> saw an up

Re: [cobirds] Durango, end of month?

[Joe Roller]

Gary,
On the CFO website, click on "County Birding" or just use keywords "
Colorado County birding'.
That takes you to a map of CO counties. lLick on the county you will visit
and the best hotspots
are listed and described. Little used and more "minor" hotspots don't
appear on the list.

You can also check the eBird hotspot map and zoom in and find the hotspots
with the highest use,
indicated by the color of the teardrop maker.

Joe Roller, Denver
Volunteer eBird hotspot reviewer for CO and WY

On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 6:14 AM Gary Brower  wrote:

> Good morning, COBirders,
>
> Dear spouse and I will be in Durango at the end of the month (staying a
> bit north of town, near Hermosa). I’ve looked at the eBird data, but I’m
> wondering if locals can suggest one of the “hot-spots” over another? We can
> easily travel down-town, or further up into the mountains.
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Gary Brower
> Unincorporated Arapahoe County
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Re: [cobirds] Semipalmated Plover at Clear Creek and Lowell Blvd. Adams County question

[Joe Roller]

A bicolored bill would rule out Killdeer of any age.
Strong clues about the Clear Creek plovers are time of year, habitat, and
proximity of adult (mom and dad) Killdeer.
Joe Roller, Denver



On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 8:58 PM Caleb A  wrote:

> Hi Joe!
> I actually have a question about this. Can fledgling Killdeer have a
> bicolored bill like adult Semipalmated Plovers, or would a bicolored
> (yellow and black) bill on a plover with a single stripe around the neck be
> a satisfactory number of field marks to rule out any aged Killdeer?
> Thanks so much!
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> *~Caleb Alons, Larimer County*
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Re: [cobirds] Semipalmated Plover at Clear Creek and Lowell Blvd. Adams County question

[Joe]

Possibly young Killdeer, Robert, which are “one-stripers”.
Joe Roller, Denver

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> On Jul 16, 2020, at 20:23, Robert Canter  wrote:
> 
> Hi Cobirders
> I have seen three Semipalmated Plovers on the exposed shoreline of Clear 
> Creek today, July 16,and  yesterday. They are smaller than the nearby 
> Killdeer. Have a single neck band instead of two. They are rounder shaped 
> than Spotted Sandpipers and  do not have spots below or the white in front of 
> wing. Ebird tells me they would be unexpected here at this time. How readily 
> should  they be expected here at this time of year? Piping Plovers would seem 
> to be even less expected here.
> Thank you, Bob Canter, Denver
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Re: [cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Which Eagle?

[Joe Roller]

Gary,
All you asked for was the *species* of eagle, so I'd say the large bill
is "all Bald Eagle" and never mind the plumage.

Joe Roller, Denver

On Wed, Jul 15, 2020 at 9:59 AM Michael T  wrote:

> Hatch year recently fledged Bald Eagle. Fairly uniform dark coloration. A
> second year bird would have worn more variation on the chest.Eye color is a
> consistent dark color. Feathers on the head a uniform in color.
>
> Michael Tincher
> Loveland,CO
>
>
> On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:45:27 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Photoed this handsome and cooperative eagle in Weld County over the
>> weekend. Thought it would offer a lively discussion for "which eagle and
>> why?"
>>
>> Three photos here: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
>>
>> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
>>
>> https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland
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Re: [cobirds] Jeffco Whimbrel, M. Godwit etc.

[Joe Roller]

Although it's hard to be sure, my guess is that those juicy shorebirds were
moving SOUTH, having failed at nesting up north somehow. I presume they were
adults, but let us know if they were younger, please.

Joe Roller, Denver

"Time flies like the wind. Fruit flies like bananas".


On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 6:47 AM Mitchell Bailey <
mitchellbailey.ci...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Joey Negreann and I also saw a handful of willets at Cherry Creek State
> Park along with two or more least sandpipers and a western sandpiper. Feels
> like just yesterday shorebirds were moving north.
>
> Mitchell Bailey
> Arapahoe County
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Re: [cobirds] Idaho Springs

[Joe Roller]

Doug,
You'll have a lot to cover biking up to Guanella Pass itself and the
campground near it on the Georgetown side.
So if you must find a spot near Idaho SPrings, I'd cruise around the town
itself. Hummer feeders?
COnsider a cruise around Georgetown, but main goal is the PASS, where
you'll find habitat and birds
not easy at lower altitudes. 3 toed woodpecker,  rare WW Crossbill and it
may take a while to search for
and find WT Ptarmigan at the pass.
Good luck.
Let me know what you checked and saw please.
Joe Roller, Denver

On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 5:45 AM Doug  wrote:

> Does anyone know of a decent birding spot/trail in close proximity to
> Idaho Springs? I’m biking Guanella pass tomorrow and was thinking of
> heading up early to do some birding.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Doug Schoch
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[cobirds] Re: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe). Tell the story! Describe the bird!

[Joe Roller]

Congratulations to Cynthia Madsen and her friends for finding a
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Cherry Creek SP
yesterday! I have included her field note below as an example to be
emulated. Not only does she mention the exact location and describe the key
field marks, but gives details of it playing the new outdoor sport of
"Tossing the Beetle"...eight times no less (the previous record was six).
Cynthia tells us a vivid story that captures her experience. It allowed us
to "be there"!

Compare this beautiful report to Cobirds with the skimpy and inadequate
field notes we so often see, eg:
"name of the bird" plus "foraging low"... no field marks, no other notes.
or
"name of the bird" plus "well seen".
or
"name of the bird" plus "matches the field guide".

I am not displeased to be called a curmudgeon, but I do recall "the old
days", when a rarity was actually described by the observer. IMHO even the
"name of the bird" and a photo is not enough. Why not share more, get
beyond naming the bird - "tick" - and into the realm of description,
habitat, behavior, age and sex class...perhaps even include a short story
evoking fond memories of growing up on a dairy farm?

Joe Roller, Denver

Details: This wonderful bird was spotted just south of the Gun Club and
west of the Sport Dog Training sign on the west side of Jordan Road. It was
intent on "flycatching" although my video shows it may have caught some
kind of beetle that Dave Leatherman could help us identify. The gorgeous
long black and white tail and the bright pink underwing area when it flew
brought back memories of these birds sitting on the barbed wire fences when
I was growing up on our dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle. Mary Cay and I
felt like we had won the lottery today with the Dickcissels and this lovely
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher! I had forgotten that you have to be in a test
program to be able to upload a video to an entry so I went frame by frame
to find a good shot of the beetle this Scissor-tail was eating. I counted a
least 8 great tosses and catches of the beetle before it was swallowed.l
Media:
[image: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Cynthia Madsen]© Cynthia MadsenMacaulay
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Re: [cobirds] Re: Lucy Warbler, Mesa Count questions

[Joe Roller]

TO find the site, go to the hotspot map on eBird and enter "Gateway
Cottonwoods".
Chances of seeing Lucy's here are low this late in the year.

PLease respect these birds, which are nesting in this County for the first
time.
Please do NOT play a tape, or do anything to disrupt them.

A better place to find Lucy's is in MOntezuma County, Yellowjacket County,
late April, early May.
Lucy's breed here and need to be respected here too.

>From CFO site "County Birding"
Yellow Jacket Canyon - Montezuma County
Ownership: None Listed
Description: This ribbon of riparian habitat is the undisputed crown jewel
of southwestern birding locations. Yellow Jacket Creek has water flowing
through it all year, and an extensive riparian corridor lines it for at
least two miles. Unfortunately, much of it, including the best stuff, is on
private property.

The reason most birders come here is to look for Lucy's Warbler, first
discovered breeding here in 2004 and seen in numbers every summer since
then. A pair typically nests right on the public property boundary (see
below), and up to three other pairs have been seen upstream from there on
public land. They usually arrive in late April and are present through
July, though they get increasingly harder to find after mid-June.

Lucy's Warblers are far from the only reason to come, though. Summer
Tanagers have maintained territories here in 2006 and 2007 and likely
breed; rarities such as Yellow-throated Vireo have been seen, and the
potential here is phenomenal. Gray Vireo is common along the road in, along
with other PJ species such as Pinyon Jay, Common Poorwill, Black-throated
Gray Warbler, Black-throated Sparrow, and others. A few Scott's Orioles can
typically be found in the sparser PJ closer to McElmo Canyon.
Habitat: Pinyon/Juniper Forest, Lowland Riparian, Stream
Elevation:
Directions: From the intersection of McElmo Canyon Road (CR G) and
US-160/491 just south of Cortez head west on CR G for 20.2 miles to an
unmarked and gated road on the right. Open the gate and head north for 2.4
miles, heading straight over the cattle guard at a junction at 1.5 miles,
past a National Monument sign for Cannonball Mesa, well off the road. Just
before the junction at 2.4 miles you will cross a (usually) dry arroyo.
Take a left at 2.4 miles onto an inconspicuous and rough track. Drive down
it as far as you can and walk the rest of the way (about 1.5 miles total;
bring water!). When you get towards the end of the road, you'll be getting
close to the top of some short rimrock cliffs above the cottonwood gallery.
If you're in the right place, the road should split shortly before the
cliff. Take the right (lower) fork, but watch for a broken-down, unposted
fenceline. Do not follow the road through the fence line--it is the
beginning of private property that birders are specifically forbidden from
accessing. Instead follow the fenceline to the right, until you reach the
top of the short cliff. Below you'll see how the road does a hairpin turn
and comes back out into public land through the continuation of the
fenceline. Head right (northeast) along the cliff until you find a safe
place to descend. Stay east of the fence. In 2006, at least one Lucy's
territory seemed to stretch along about 100 meters of stream bottom,
roughly centered on the fenceline. Everything down-canyon from here is
private property; you can bird upstream from here to about the first side
canyon on the right and stay on public land.

To navigate around this area you will probably want to use the Bowdish
Canyon Quadrangle topographic map or the Cortez area BLM map.

On Sat, Jun 20, 2020 at 6:03 AM George Miller  wrote:

> Use eBird's Explore to get to the Top Hotspots of Mesa County.
> Click on number nine, Gateway Cottonwoods.
> At the left, click on any list.
> Under the Date at the top of the list is a the location and a Flag that
> will take you to the location.
>
>
> On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 7:57:42 PM UTC-6, Brian Johnson wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>> I'm going camping this coming week and
>> I have seen reports of Lucy's Warblers
>> At a ebird hot spott called Gateway Cottonwoods. I have not been to Mesa
>> County before and would appreciate some info on how to get there and where
>> to go to hopeful find them. I tried to look this place up on the internet
>> but I could only find a resort. Do I need to stay visit the resort to reach
>> the birds?
>> Thank you
>> Brian Johnson,
>> Good birding
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Re: [cobirds] Re: Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?

[Joe Roller]

Thomas is referring to the most excellent field guide to bird sounds,
"Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Eastern North America" by local favorite,
Nathan Pieplow. Page 468.
Joe Roller

On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 5:01 PM Thomas Heinrich 
wrote:

> On the other hand, the spectrogram of this recoding does closely resemble,
> as Joe pointed out, one next to a Red-winged Blackbird in an excellent
> field guide to bird sounds.  ;-)
>
> Thomas Heinrich
> Boulder, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?

[Joe Roller]

My guess is Red-winged Blackbird.
I have an image of that sonogram next to a photo of the bird.
Joe Roller, Denver

On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 1:51 PM Sebastian Patti 
wrote:

> Really interesting . . . as I wrote to Ted earlier a familiar bird singing
> a totally UNFAMILIAR song . . . I'm leaning towards a member of the
> blackbird family and I had suggested meadowlark to Ted earlier, but now I'm
> wondering if it might be an oriole
>
> sebastianpa...@hotmail.com
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> 770 S. Grand Avenue
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> CELL: 773/304-7488
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> *From:* cobirds@googlegroups.com  on behalf of
> Ted Floyd 
> *Sent:* Monday, June 15, 2020 10:13 PM
> *To:* Colorado Birds 
> *Subject:* [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do
> you know what it is?
>
> Hey, folks.
>
> Less than an hour ago, I smartphone-recorded a beautiful bird song at
> Waneka Lake, Boulder County. Here's a link to the audio:
>
> https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/243680291
> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmacaulaylibrary.org%2Fasset%2F243680291&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb5c510184ed245c9598608d811a34db4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637278740357441192&sdata=hZp3oYenob8SZwcnTIOzOT2bPFXfQ1pMbprnYllVeiw%3D&reserved=0>
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> Can anybody guess what it is? (I saw the singing bird, so I know what it
> is.)
>
> Ted Floyd
> Lafayette, Boulder County
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[cobirds] Re: Can you identify these fledglings?

[Joe Kipper]

I agree with Michael, they look like Buteos, probably RTHA
Joe Kipper
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] White-winged Dove Pueblo, old swan report from Divide

[joe...@betterbirdwatching.com]

I happened to see a White-winged Dove on June 8 while driving along I-25 in 
Pueblo, N of Hwy.96. It flew just overhead across highway so was able to 
make the 55 mph ID. 

Also got some good historical reports recently from a private lake near 
Divide, including Great and Snowy Egrets and White-faced Ibis. Also from 
Fall of 2017, a brief visit from flock of 10 Tundra Swans, including an 
immature.


Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Rest in Peace, COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT! And a suggestion/request!

[Joe Roller]

Good points, John.
eBird was not intended as an RBA, due to the reviews for quality control,
etc. These
can happen at once or after days or even weeks. you point out some of the
flaws in the
process, but without quality review, we'll find reports of Yellow-billed
Magpie from Araphaoe County.
The way to get the word out about a rarity to the Colorado birding public
is to post on eBird AND COBIRDS,
mentioning what you observed, field marks, location, all the details. Then
birders can make
up their minds about the ID. I trust your ID's, John, but review is
necessary and reviewers are
swamped at times and are only human.
Joe Roller, Denver


On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 5:14 PM John Rawinski  wrote:

> Hi Norm:
>
> I am trying to learn eBird. It seems to me that on rare species, there is
> a delay until someone doing quality control, gives it approval. It happened
> to me on a number of rarities here in the San Luis Valley...like the
> Scarlet Tanager we also had here. So if someones sighting goes into a
> "hopper" then even if those birders posted it to eBird, it may not be on
> the next alert. I have heard there was quite a backlog of rare sightings
> needing approval. It makes me question how good eBird will be as a RBA kind
> of tool.
>
> John Rawinski
> Monte Vista, CO
>
> On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 11:37:44 AM UTC-6, birdernorm wrote:
>>
>> I, too, would like to thank the originators and compilers of the RBA from
>> over the years.  I have checked it virtually every day that I have been in
>> town for years.  Thanks again for all your efforts.  I will miss it.
>>
>> Now for the suggestion:  since the RBA is kaput, and there are lots of
>> folks who do not care to manipulate their way through eBird (which is not
>> that tough, by the way), it would be nice if those observing a rarity in
>> the field, particularly one that is within easy reach of other birders, to
>> post it from the location. I have eBird alerts running for numerous
>> counties, but I don't get those reports until the next day.  My only
>> immediate access to interesting sightings is Cobirds.  There have been
>> several instances recently when an unusual species appeared but no one
>> informed the birding community at large.  For example, a scarlet tanager
>> was recently seen at Harriman Lake, just a few minutes from my house.
>> There were fifteen eBird reports filed, which means there were no doubt
>> twice that many observers, yet no one took a moment to post the bird to
>> Cobirds.  I found out about the bird the next day, and it was a one-day
>> wonder.  Either I missed any reports, or I don't have many friends.
>> Perhaps both.  But at any rate, it would have been nice to have had a
>> chance to pop over there for a look.
>>
>> Just my two cents.  As they say about the pandemic, we're all in this
>> together, and I have always found that one of the great joys of birding is
>> the sharing of birds with others who like them just as much as I do.
>>
>> Norm Lewis
>> Lakewood
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: 'Andrews Robert' via Colorado Birds 
>> To: Colorado Birds ; Joe Roller <
>> jrol...@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Fri, May 29, 2020 4:09 am
>> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Rest in Peace, COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT!
>>
>> Hello all,
>> I would like to join others in showing appreciation for the compilers of
>> the RBA we see on Cobirds. Since I spend most of the year thousands of
>> miles away from Colorado in West Africa, I don’t get any direct use of the
>> RBA for birding. But I did enjoy seeing a compilation of the most
>> interesting or unusual bird sightings from Colorado as a way to keep up
>> with what is happening in Colorado. Many thanks to Joyce and then Joe and
>> his team of volunteers and all of the other compilers who have provided
>> this service.
>> Bob Andrews
>> Yekepa, Nimba Co., Liberia, West Africa
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 09:26:03 AM MDT, Joe Roller 
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Daily updates on rare and interesting birds in Colorado have been shared
>> via Cobirds for over 14 years as the "Colorado Rare Bird Alert" (or
>> Report). For 13 years, Joyce Takamine tirelessly compiled this list of
>> rarities from all over the state, posting it with dates and places
>> on the Cobirds listserv and into your email inboxes.
>> After Joyce retired at the end of 2018, a few of us continued to compile
>> the report. But our team of volunteers is no longer large enough to
>> continue this informational service, which has been sponsored for years by
>> the

Re: [cobirds] El Paso county Dickcissel and rattlesnake uppdate

[Joe]

Seems like this was a “teachable moment” for the ranch-hand. 
Joe Roller, Denver 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 31, 2020, at 14:32, Preston Sowell  wrote:
> 
> All, if anyone encounters a snake that they feel is a danger/problem in the 
> Boulder area, please feel free to contact me. I am trained to handle 
> rattlesnakes and I am called on to remove and relocate them from people's 
> yards at least a couple times a year.
> 
> Preston
> 
>> On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 2:22:56 PM UTC-6, linda hodges wrote:
>> Birders,
>> 
>> In my opinion, it may be more helpful to offer suggestions on how to handle 
>> a situation than to assign blame. 
>> 
>> Bill Maynard, your explanation of how you've dealt with poisonous snakes is 
>> greatly appreciated.
>> 
>> Just my 2 cents.
>> 
>> Linda Hodges
>> Colorado Springs
>> 
>>> On Sun, May 31, 2020, 2:06 PM Rachel Kolokoff Hopper  
>>> wrote:
>>> Unconscionable.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> www.rkhphotography.net
>>> Rachel Kolokoff Hopper
>>> Ft. Collins
>>> 
>>> On May 31, 2020, at 12:10 PM, kickback  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> An interesting and successful morning:
>>> 
>>> 1. Found two Dickcissels just off Hanover road where the Frost Ranch sign 
>>> is. The birds were on the power lines that run to the south.along a ranch 
>>> road
>>> 
>>> 2. Saw rattlesnake previously reported by Cinnamon (it was big)
>>> 
>>> 3. Got ranch hand to kill rattlesnake
>>> 
>>> 4. Took more pictures of Dickcissel
>>> 
>>> Bill Kosar
>>> 
>>> El Paso county
>>> 
>>> Colorado Springs
>>> 
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[cobirds] Rest in Peace, COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT!

[Joe Roller]

Daily updates on rare and interesting birds in Colorado have been shared
via Cobirds for over 14 years as the "Colorado Rare Bird Alert" (or
Report). For 13 years, Joyce Takamine tirelessly compiled this list of
rarities from all over the state, posting it with dates and places
on the Cobirds listserv and into your email inboxes.

After Joyce retired at the end of 2018, a few of us continued to compile
the report. But our team of volunteers is no longer large enough to
continue this informational service, which has been sponsored for years by
the Denver Field Ornithologists. In the past we invited volunteers to join
the RBA team of compilers, but we are no longer seeking those, as the RBA
is over now.

By way of history, the RBA continued the early notification work of
dedicated birders like Dave Martin, Norm Erthal and Dick Schottler, who
phoned in daily field updates to a DFO voice recorder. Local and visiting
birders could dial in to hear these daily messages and keep abreast of the
changing parade of rarities moving through Colorado.

Even before that, DFO sponsored a "telephone tree" notification list in
the 1960s and '70s. Each birder in the tree would get a a call from an
excited birder up the list: "Hey! Bruce Webb found a Little Gull at Union
Reservoir today. First state record! Call the next two birders on the list
to let them know!"

Before that? Perhaps birders used two tin cans and a string -- I don't
know.

In any event, the joy of sharing goes back a long time and will continue
beyond the RBA. As many of you already know, eBird provides free updates of
Colorado rare bird sightings as frequently as hourly. (Sign up at
www.ebird.org/alerts)

The CFO website has a section where bird reports appear the moment a
checklist is sent to eBird. (cfobirds.org)

On behalf of the current team of RBA compilers, thank you for allowing us
to share the joy of discovery through the decades . . . and good birding!

 Joe Roller, Denver

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Centennial SWA. Weld County

[Joe Roller]

John,
About 3 years ago CPW reached out to CFO, DFO, Audubon Society of Greater
Denver, Boulder Audubon and some other nature lovers. CPW sat up a
"Roundtable" to meet quarterly with reps from the groups, and I was led to
believe that communication, back and forth, two way, would be enhanced,
just as you suggested. Boy was I wrong!
CPW seemed to have the idea that the birding and other nature groups would
be there to
listen to what actions CPW had already decided to take. Seemed to be a
one-way street, as far as I could tell.
Maybe the Roundtable is still meeting. Don't know. Maybe someone has a good
word to say
about it and its accomplishments.
In my opinion, to be charitable, the Roundtable never fulfilled its mission.
Hopefully some of the attendees can let us know if Roundtable is still
meeting
and what input (if any) CPW has asked from us. What discussion occurred
with
birding groups prior to the fee structure for SWA's being set up?

John, you were spot-on when you wrote:
*Perhaps groups like Denver Audubon, CFO and DFO might consider taking a
more active and vocal role in proactively pushing for pro-birding policies
with CPW and other decision makers.  It's often much easier to proactively
impact these policies before they are put into place instead of trying to
react to and undo a new policy that we find problematic. *

Maybe someone could explain to me why I shouldn't be bitter.

I am writing as an individual birder, NOT as a member of any organization.
Joe Roller, Denver

On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 5:27 PM John Malenich 
wrote:

> It seems to me that the interests of the birding community are not being
> taken very much into consideration in any serious fashion by Colo. Parks &
> Wildlife and that has been a longstanding problem.  This is not just
> specific to this issue, this SWA, or the new requirement mandating all
> users to have a fishing/hunting license to use SWAs, but really with regard
> to a whole host of issues for both SWAs and State Parks from usage policies
> to land and water management policies, etc.  I am well aware that--at least
> in the past--the birding community was at a disadvantage from the
> standpoint that CPW saw hunters and fisherman as their primary revenue
> source, particularly for SWAs, but the new rules change that equation.
>
> Perhaps what could be very effective here is greater action by our State's
> various birding organizations like Denver Audubon, DFO, CFO, etc.  I think
> one of the prime reasons hunting and fishing groups get policies in line
> with what they want from CPW is their groups are extremely active and vocal
> in pushing their agenda.  This is not to say individuals should not speak
> out themselves on these issues (they should), but larger groups who can
> speak for many do often carry more weight.  Larger groups can also organize
> campaigns to get more individuals (their members) to speak out on crucial
> issues, get the word out to members and keep in contact with CPW officials
> on new policies.  Perhaps groups like Denver Audubon, CFO and DFO might
> consider taking a more active and vocal role in proactively pushing for
> pro-birding policies with CPW and other decision makers.  It's often much
> easier to proactively impact these policies before they are put into place
> instead of trying to react to and undo a new policy that we find
> problematic.
>
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> Boulder, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Centennial SWA. Weld County

[Joe Roller]

Just as a point of information, the State Wildlife Area Steve Mlodinow is
referring to,
along the South Platte River in Weld County, has the formal name of:
"Centennial *Valley* SWA".  At times it is referred to by its nickname,
"Centennial SWA".

The State Wildlife Area with a similar name, "Centennial SWA"
is on the north side of Blue Mesa Reservoir, in Gunnison County.

Neither is an ebird hotspot, but they soon will be.

Joe Roller, Denver


On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 4:52 PM Charles Hundertmark 
wrote:

> Each State Wildlife Area is managed under specific rules. It is a good
> idea for birders to know the rules for an SWA before planning to bird
> there.
> Chuck Hundertmark
> Lafayette, CO
>
> > On May 23, 2020, at 4:35 PM, elena  wrote:
> >
> > Is that true even if we have bought a fishing license and the other pass
> (as well as the state parks pass)? I just spent like $80 for a fishing
> license I won’t use in order to contribute to the state and be able to bird
> places. If we are paying, it seems like we should be able to get in
> (although it’s sketchy being in places where people are shooting...)
> without starting an flood of emails, is there a way to clarify this or
> figure out how to approach the state to get some access for birders?
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> > Elena Holly Klaver
> > Federally Certified Court Interpreter
> > Conference Interpreter
> > English <> Spanish
> > 303 475 5189
> >
> > Member: American Translators Association
> > Colorado Translators Association
> > Pronouns: she, her, hers
> >
> > I acknowledge that I live in the territory of Hinóno’éí (Arapaho),
> Cheyenne and Ute Nations, according to the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, and
> that Colorado’s Front Range is home to many Native peoples. Reconozco que
> vivo en el territorio de las naciones Hinóno’éí (Arapaho), Cheyenne y Ute,
> según el 1851 Tratado de Fort Laramie, y que el estado de Colorado al esté
> de las Montañas Rocosas es territorio de muchos pueblos indígenas.
> >
> >
> >> On May 23, 2020, at 2:13 PM, 'Steven Mlodinow' via Colorado Birds <
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> >> Greetings All
> >> Know that Centennial - one of the finest accesses to the Platte I the
> CO Plains is closed to non Turkey hunters until end of turkey season and
> then closed to all - fine $200. Insult to injury given the new access fee.
> For decades hunters and fisher-folks have funded these areas. Now that we
> are paying, without consuming, we should write our state representatives
> demanding play for our pay
> >> Steven Mlodinow
> >> Longmont
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Re: [cobirds] Re: Crow Valley camping, Weld County

[Joe Roller]

The information I have received is this:
Crow Valley Campground is closed to all human activity until at least May
31 (per USFS district office).

Joe Roller, Denver

On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 9:10 PM Dave Cameron  wrote:

> You may have found the loop-hole, there.  I"ve heard that places that are
> closed, that have failed to stop accepting reservations and payments
> online, will honor them.  Curious to see how this works out for you.
> Hoping for the best.
>
> Dave Cameron
> Denver.
>
>
>
> On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 8:41:13 PM UTC-6, Tom Wilberding wrote:
>>
>> Hello birders,
>>
>> I went to the Crow Valley website. It says closed for camping. No mention
>> of when it might open.
>> https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=32173
>>
>> But at the Recreation.gov website I made a reservation for camping at
>> Crow Valley for two nights, June 9 to 11. They charged my VISA card $36.
>> https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233845/availability
>>
>> Barb and I are looking forward to birds, wildflowers, and stars out there
>> in June while wearing masks. Or a refund. :-)
>>
>> Tom Wilberding
>> Littleton, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Question: Mexican Duck May 9 Weld Co

[Joe Roller]

Ten days is not an unreasonably long time to wait for a review, Susan.
Naturally birders hope for rapid responses, especially positive responses.

The volunteer ID reviewers are usually swamped, especially during migration,
plus (gasp) they may spend a bit of time birding themselves or even
more surprisingly, have a family, a job and a life.
Sometimes the queue for review is in the hundreds or more, as I
understand it. The reviewers need all the support and patience we can
extend.

I am not an ID reviewer myself, but did not want you to wait ten days to
get a response to your inquiry about whether ten days is too long to wait.

Joe Roller, Denver



On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 11:35 AM Susan Rosine  wrote:

> I'm sure the eBird reviewers are very busy with all the great birds
> everyone has been seeing, but is it unusual to have not heard anything
> about a bird spotted on May 9th? It was at the Stewart's Pond hotspot in
> Weld County. Steve Mlodinow had first spotted the Mexican Duck there in
> late April.
> Maybe 10 days to review is not unusual, especially in the spring, but I
> thought I'd ask.
> Susan Rosine
> Brighton
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Re: [cobirds]

[Joe Roller]

Norma,
According to eBird records, in May thru July, Pygmy Nuthatches are closely
tied to Ponderosa
Pines, in the foothills and mountains, extending east only along the Palmer
Divide.
There are no records in the Greeley area or east during May thru June, so
that sighting is remarkable. In fall and winter, a few may wander to the
plains, but still, there is only one record
for Greeley.
The farthest east sighting was at the Burlington Cemetery by Dec 20, 2007,
by Chris Wood, and I believe Glenn Walbek saw one in the same place. I
remember that pretty well, as I went there to look for it, only to majorly
dip.
I'd like to know more about the birds feeding on "a leafy branch".
Deciduous tree? Did he get
a good look, as Red-breasted Nuthatch would be more expected and is about
the same size.

Thanks for reporting this sighting.
Best regards to you and stay safe, Norma!

Joe Roller, Denver

PS Most of you know, but some may not, that avid birder, Norma Erickson,
was credited with discovering a well-known migrant trap in Weld County,
forever after known as "Norma's Grove".

On Mon, May 18, 2020 at 9:21 PM Norma J. Erickson 
wrote:

> My son who lives in Greeley near Bonnell on 8th Ave and 22d st. had three
> pygmy nuthatches for about 5 minutes today feeding on a leafy branch. Do
> Pygmy Nuthatches come out this far from the mountains usually?
> Norma Erickson
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[cobirds] Re: Eastern Meadowlark?

[Joe Kipper]

Daniel,
I have three thoughts in response to your post:
 I am very glad that others are striving to obtain more documentation 
for the Lilian's Eastern Meadowlark that I first reported with Nick Komar 
this weekend! However, the presumed Lilian's individiual has been behaving 
quite territorial near the north-east corner of Bud Mielke, and since you 
saw this bird *west* of Bud Mielke, I would say it is likely not the same 
individual. That does not necessarily mean this bird can't be another 
Eastern M. (Nick and I thought we heard a possible Eastern subspecies sing 
once or twice from an area further north-west of Bud Mielke). I am actually 
not positive whether the bird in your photo has its head turned broadside 
enough for us to see the malar and attempt to ID it. Maybe others could 
speak to that point though, if your photo is ID'able as either Western or 
Eastern. The main thing is that both subspecies of Eastern Meadowlarks sing 
a song that is uniquely different from that of Western. If you the bird 
sang a song that sounds unusual, that would be a clue that you should 
examine it more closely. I am guessing it is liely that someone more 
experience than I will be able to ID your photo as a Western, if you saw 
the bird in a different place.

  If you had a tough time finding the EAME, maybe I should clarify its 
location more precisely. There is a dirt road/trail that begins at S CR 19 
and runs east past the north end of Bud Mielke. If follow that trail to the 
east end, where it turns sharply to the south east, you will find yourself 
at the north-east corner of the reservoir. At that point, you should be 
able to turn and look north, and find the bird sitting on one of the 
fenceposts in the field to the north of the trail. The meadowlark singing 
the Lilian's song also occasionally flies in closer to a large cottonwood 
that is right near that same point of the trail, which can allow for 
clearer recording and possibly better observation.

  I also want to point out that when Joshua Smith observed the bird 
this evening, he reported that he was able to discern extensive white in 
the tail. That is *wonderful news* because I don't think anyone has had the 
opportunity to observe that affirming field mark on this bird up until this 
evening!! I am definitely learning from my experience with this bird and I 
want others to be able to do that as well! My media has finally been 
processed and can be viewed here https://ebird.org/checklist/S69200228

Happy Birding everyone - please stay healthy!!
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins
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[cobirds] April 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

[joe...@betterbirdwatching.com]

April 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


FOS = First of Season for returning migrants



Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-19


Bald Eagle- 

Near Manitou Lake on 4-7


Prairie Falcon-

Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, pair calling


Scaled Quail

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, flock of about 15


Ring-billed Gull- small flock flyover on 4-15, new species for yard area


Mourning Dove- 

Austin Bluffs Area, 4-18, FOS, singing

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, singing


Eurasian Collared-Dove- 

Austin Bluffs Area


Broad-tailed Hummingbird- FOS on 4-26

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, FOS

Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23


White-throated Swift-

Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, FOS


Red-naped Sapsucker- 

Missouri Gulch on 4-27, many calling, drumming


Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS on 4-26


Say’s Phoebe-

Austin Bluffs Area on 4-25, FOS, singing


Blue Jay

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19


Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay

Austin Bluffs Area

Near Hwy. 9 and CR 11, about 15 miles NW of Canon City

Xeriscape Garden on Mesa Ave. in Colo Spgs on 4-1


Common Raven- 

Austin Bluffs Area


Ruby-crowned Kinglet- FOS on 4-27, singing

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, singing

Missouri Gulch on 4-27, singing

S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-3, FOS



Western Bluebird- F at BB on 4-21

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19


Townsend’s Solitaire-

Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, flock of 5!


American Robin- 

Austin Bluffs Area, nest building on 4-25


CURVE-BILLED THRASHER 

Report from an open area in Florissant of a pair visiting a feeder since 
September, last seen on 4-13


Canyon Wren

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19


Black-capped Chickadee

Missouri Gulch on 4-27

Austin Bluffs Area, singing on 4-6


Mountain Chickadee

Singing and nest building in late April in Colo Spgs at Austin Bluffs Area 
and at 30th St. and Fillmore


Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 4-9, 1 on 4-15, 2 on 4-16, 1 on 4-18, 4-26, 
4-12, 4-27, 4-5

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19

Missouri Gulch on 4-27


White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 4-16, 4-7 

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19

Missouri Gulch on 4-27


Brown Creeper- 

Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12

Missouri Gulch on 4-27, singing


Bushtit-

Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19

Austin Bluffs Area


Western Tanager- calling on 4-21?

calling at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-20?


Virginia’s Warbler-

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, FOS, 1 singing


Yellow-rumped Warbler- 

Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23, FOS


Chipping Sparrow- FOS on 4-26


Dark-eyed Junco- 

Gray-headed- 22 on 4-16, 20 on 4-3

Pink-sided- 2 on 4-3

Oregon- 1 on 4-15

Slate-colored- 1 on 4-18


Yellow-headed Blackbird-

Colo Spgs on 4-13, FOS


Common Grackle

Austin Bluffs Area on 4-6, FOS


Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time


Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time

Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19

Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23

Xeriscape Garden on Mesa Ave. in Colo Spgs on 4-1


Lesser Goldfinch- 

Austin Bluffs Area, early April


Cassin’s Finch- some around most of the time

Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12


Red Crossbill- some around most of the time, juvs. on 4-15

Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19

Missouri Gulch on 4-27   



American Mink- lots of tracks along S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-3



Joe LaFleur

Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet

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[cobirds] Reports from Woodland Park area

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Had a few good reports recently from Woodland PArk area, Rose-breasted 
Grosbeak, Lark Bunting and singing Northern Bobwhite. The Bobwhites have 
been around for about 6 months, started as a pair at beginning, but then 
male only.


Joe LaFleur

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[cobirds] Re: Bobolink and Bobolink

[Joe Roller]

That's a nice story, Bob.
Sounds just like what he'd come up with!
Thanks.
Joe

On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 10:42 AM Robert L Spencer <
robert.spen...@colorado.edu> wrote:

> Hi Joe and Paula,
>
> When I first set my Dad up with an e-mail account, he immediately came up
> with Bobolink — all double-entendres intended: His name, a cool bird, and
> internet link.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> On May 13, 2020, at 7:49 AM, Joe Roller  wrote:
>
> Yesterday, immediately after the Cobirds announcement of Bob Spencer's
> passing, Paula Hansley's note hit Cobirds, with news about her Boulder
> BOBOLINK sighting.
>
> "Bobolink" was Bob Spencer's email address.
>
> Coincidence, I guess.
> Or was Bob giving us a chuckle one last time?
>
>
> Joe Roller, Denver
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[cobirds] Bobolink and Bobolink

[Joe Roller]

Yesterday, immediately after the Cobirds announcement of Bob Spencer's
passing, Paula Hansley's note hit Cobirds, with news about her Boulder
BOBOLINK sighting.

"Bobolink" was Bob Spencer's email address.

Coincidence, I guess.
Or was Bob giving us a chuckle one last time?


Joe Roller, Denver

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[cobirds] Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

[Joe Roller]

Today is a somber day, as long-time Denver area birder and friend, Bob
Spencer, passed
away yesterday. His son, Robert, asked me to post this brief obituary.
There cannot be a
memorial service anytime soon due to Covid-19, but we'll eventually find a
way
to gather, share memories and mark his place in our lives.
Joe Roller, Denver

Dear members of the birding community:
It is with sadness that I share with you that my Father, Robert (Bob)
Spencer died peacefully yesterday while in recovery from a recent broken
hip. He and his new bride, Shirley (died 2006) moved to Golden Colorado
from Buffalo/Rochester New York in 1952. They lived in Golden ever since.
My Father worked as a printer, but he lived to see birds and share birding
with the regional birding community, especially members of the Denver Field
Ornithologists (DFO) and Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO).
While serving as a past president of DFO (circa 1990) he helped invent the
Ptarmigan award, which the organization still gives out periodically. Some
of his proudest moments was receiving lifetime achievement awards from both
organizations.
I am so grateful for all of the friendship and support that the birding
community has shared with my Father throughout his long life (he was 96
years old!).

Donations in his name may be sent to: Colorado Field Ornithologists (
cobirds.org) OR Denver Field Ornithologists (dfobirds.org).

Robert L. Spencer, Ph.D.
Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience
Director of Neuroscience Major
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
UCB345
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309
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[cobirds] Ovenbirds, Aiken Canyon, 3 singing!, Black-chinned Hummers

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Along the Canyon Trail at Aiken Preserve Today May 11, 3 Ovenbirds singing 
loudly close to trail, good looks too. A couple Black-chinned Hummingbird 
near parking area. Many returning migrants and lots of singing.


Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] Re: Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

[Joe Kipper]

Yes, Caleb, interesting thoughts. I listened closely to it, but it was singing 
softly. Both species have songs that are so similar that I couldn't tell. If I 
were able to hear it call, that would have been interesting, because each 
species does have a distinctive call note. Unfortunately, it never called while 
I was there. I did not think to record it either.
Joe Kipper
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

[Joe Kipper]

Hello Birders,
This morning multiple people reported a Rose-breasted Grosbeak at the 
northwest corner of the CSU Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins.
When I chased the bird this afternoon, I found a grosbeak singing softly in 
the same area it was first reported, and at first I thought it was a 
Rose-breasted. However, once I got better looks and other birders started 
arriving, it became apparent that the bird was a hybrid!! Multiple people 
saw the bird this afternoon, but I don't think many got photos, so I 
thought I would share this with the birding community. It is a very 
intriguing individual, and I'm sure other hybrids similar to this one can 
potentially be seen along the Front Range. Photos and a more in depth 
description of the bird are on the checklist below.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S68624832 
Happy Migration!
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins

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Fwd: [cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove.

[Joe Roller]

Eric,
Duane Nelson is THE guy there and can answer your questions.

Joe Roller, Denver

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From: Eric Dinkel 
Date: Thu, May 7, 2020 at 9:34 AM
Subject: [cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove.
To: Colorado Birds 


Curious if anyone has any suggestions about where to pitch a tent in Bent
county. I don’t have current travel restrictions and would love to go check
out the grove and other spots down there but with camping still not allowed
I’m curious where to sleep (and I’d like to avoid motels).


Eric Dinkel
Colorado

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[cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove.

[Joe Roller]

The easiest way to locate it would be to enter the name on the eBird
Hotspot map.

You'll see that this magical migrant trap, a tree-lined canal, is in NE
Bent County.
It's about a 3.5 hour drive from the Denver metro area, way southeast of
Limon and south
of the metropolis of Eads.
Melody Tempel Grove lies on a private working ranch and was set up to be
welcoming to birders by the rancher,
Mr. Gail Tempel, in honor of his late wife, Melody. There are benches and
plantings; it's a refreshing oasis.

IF you are not restricted by state or local travel rules, it's worth a
visit, especially
in May. A great many rarities have been seen here, culminating in
today's Hermit Warbler, reported by Tracy Pheneger.

Joe Roller, Denver

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[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020.

[Joe Roller]

Date: Monday, May 4, 2020

Email: RBA  AT cobirds.org

Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail  com

_



The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service.

Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders
(depending on where you live),* the purpose of this report is to keep
homebound readers abreast of rare bird sightings across the state during
spring migration. It does NOT endorse or encourage illegal travel to see or
"chase" rare birds beyond your own permitted area.*



We urge readers to respect state and local restrictions on non-critical
travel and limits on outdoor activities that include birding. Please bird
ONLY at or close to home and ONLY with universally promoted safety
precautions, including “social distancing” and face coverings. Or, as Dave
Leatherman noted, *“Be like a Cedar Waxwing . . . very compliant in wearing
their masks.”*

___



Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks!

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird
Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on a species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to
the bottom for “Recent eBird Sightings.”

___



*Spring migration notes: *

It’s May, and the full flood of passerine migration is here! On May 2 a
number of places reported fall-outs. Hummingbirds are starting to sip at
feeders. At least six species of vireo made appearances this week. Sparrows
and about everything other species that migrates are here.

Shorebirds are passing through, with around 30 species reported to eBird
recently.

Warblers have arrived, and Palm Warblers seem to be everywhere. Migration
has really picked up, with


A. returning Colorado breeders like American Redstart, MacGillivray’s &
Black-throated Gray Warbler.

B. “overshoots” from the Southeast like Yellow-throated, Hooded and
Kentucky Warblers.

C. Warblers that breed in the boreal forest like Black-throated Green,
Bay-breasted and CANADA Warblers are a little off course and telling us,
“It’s May”.



*What’s in your yard or near your home?  Let us know on COBirds.*





Rare birds and some out-of-place or out-of-season birds are listed below.



Godwit sp (Boulder)

Sanderling (Fremont)

Neotropic Cormorant (El Paso, *Weld)

Glossy Ibis (*Washington)

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Jefferson)

White-eyed Vireo (Fremont)

Yellow-throated Vireo (Jefferson)

Blue-headed Vireo (Larimer)

Philadelphia Vireo (Jefferson)

Bewick’s Wren (Jefferson)

Grasshopper Sparrow (Delta)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder, Denver)

Northern Waterthrush (*Arapahoe)

Black-and-white Warbler (Jefferson, Larimer)

LUCY’S WARBLER (Mesa)

Tennessee Warbler (*Douglas, Kiowa)

Nashville Warbler (Denver, Jefferson)

Kentucky Warbler (Larimer)

Hooded Warbler (Adams, Jefferson, *Larimer)

Northern Parula (Boulder)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Broomfield, Pueblo)

Bay-breasted Warbler (*Pueblo)

Chestnut-sided Warbler (Boulder)

Black-throated Blue Warbler (*Jefferson)

Blackpoll Warbler (Boulder)

Palm Warbler (Arapahoe, *Boulder, Broomfield, Denver)

Black-throated Green Warbler (*El Paso, Jefferson)

CANADA WARBLER (*Kiowa)

Summer Tanager (Boulder)

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (*Denver)

*___*



*ADAMS COUNTY:*

—On April 30 a Hooded Warbler was reported at Barr Lake SP (banding station
area) by Dan Maynard and others.


*ARAPAHOE COUNTY:*

—On May 3 a Northern Waterthrush was reported at Cherry Creek SP (Lake
Loop) by Doug Schoch.

—On May 3 a Palm Warbler was found at Cherry Creek SP (Lake Loop) by Mary
Burger, possibly the same individual found on May 1 just south of there by
Mitchell Bailey.



*BOULDER COUNTY:*

—On May 3 a Palm Warbler was reported at Hecla Lake by Andy Angstrom.

—On May 3 a Palm Warbler was reported from near the CU Campus (Confluence
Ponds & Skunk Creek) by Leslie S.

—On May 2 a pair of unidentified godwits was reported from Lagerman
Reservoir by Bryan Guarente. They were one day wonders, absent on the
morning of May 3. At first they were thought to be Hudsonian Godwits, but
opinions varied, some experts stating they were Marbled Godwits. Wish them
well!

—On May 2 a Summer Tanager was reported from Pella Crossing by Bryan
Guarente.
—On May 1 a Chestnut-sided Warbler was reported from Elks Park by

Luke Pheneger.

—On May 1 a Palm Warbler was reported at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve by
Chipper Phillips.

—On May 1 a Northern Parula was reported at Waneka Lake by Pablo Quezada.

—On April 30 a Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at the Boulder Community
Garden by Richard Trinkner.

—On April 29 a Blackpoll Warbler was reported at Jim Hamm Nature Area by
Jay Hutchins.


*BROOMFIELD COUNTY:*

—On May 3 a Palm Warbler was reported from the pond west of Stearns

[cobirds] I set up a stakeout hotspot for the Black-throated Blue Warbler in Golden

[Joe Roller]

Full name of hotspot:
"stakeout Black-throated Blue Warbler, Tucker Gulch, 2020"

Consider merging your checklists from that site with the stakeout hotspot.

Joe Roller, Denver
Volunteeer eBird hotspot reviewer for Colorado & Wyoming

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[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR SUNDAY, MAY 3, posted at 10 PM, May 2

[Joe Roller]

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2020

Email: RBA  AT cobirds.org

Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail  com

_



The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service.

Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders
(depending on where you live),* the purpose of this report is to keep
homebound readers abreast of rare bird sightings across the state during
spring migration. It does NOT endorse or encourage illegal travel to see or
"chase" rare birds beyond your own permitted area.*



We urge readers to respect state and local restrictions on non-critical
travel and limits on outdoor activities that include birding. Please bird
ONLY at or close to home and ONLY with universally promoted safety
precautions, including “social distancing” and face coverings. Or, as Dave
Leatherman noted, *“Be like a Cedar Waxwing . . . very compliant in wearing
their masks.”*

___



Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks!

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird
Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on a species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to
the bottom for “Recent eBird Sightings.”

___



*Spring migration notes: *

It’s May, and the full flood of passerine migration is here! On May 2 a
number of locales reported fall-outs! Reports of Gray Flycatchers and Black
Phoebes are widespread. Hummingbirds are starting to sip at feeders. At
least six species of vireo made appearances this week.

Shorebirds are passing through, with 26+ species reported to eBird
recently, including multiple Whimbrel sightings, large flocks of curlews
and now both Marbled and now Hudsonian Godwits.

Warblers have arrived! Migration has really picked up, with returning
Colorado breeders like American Redstart and Black-throated Gray and
“overshoots” from the southeast like Yellow-throated, Hooded and Kentucky
Warblers. Off-course “Eastern” warblers like Black-throated Green and
Blackpoll Warblers are telling us, “It’s May”.



*What’s in your yard or near your home?  Let us know on COBirds.*





Rare birds and some out-of-place or out-of-season birds are listed below.



Hudsonian Godwit (*Boulder)

Sanderling (Arapahoe, Fremont)

Neotropic Cormorant (Bent, El Paso)

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (*Jefferson)

White-eyed Vireo (Fremont)

Yellow-throated Vireo (Jefferson)

Blue-headed Vireo (Larimer)

Philadelphia Vireo (*Jefferson)

Bewick’s Wren (Jefferson)

Grasshopper Sparrow (Delta)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder, *Denver)

Black-and-white Warbler (Jefferson, Larimer)

LUCY’S WARBLER (Mesa)

Tennessee Warbler (*Kiowa)

Nashville Warbler (Denver, *Jefferson)

Kentucky Warbler (Larimer)

Hooded Warbler (Adams, Jefferson)

Northern Parula (*Boulder)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Broomfield, Pueblo)

Chestnut-sided Warbler (Boulder)

Black-throated Blue Warbler (*Jefferson)

Blackpoll Warbler (Boulder)

Palm Warbler (*Arapahoe, Boulder, *Broomfield, Denver)

Black-throated Green Warbler (Jefferson)

Summer Tanager (*Boulder, Pueblo)

*___*



*ADAMS COUNTY:*

—On April 30 a Hooded Warbler was reported at Barr Lake SP (banding station
area) by Dan Maynard and others.


*ARAPAHOE COUNTY:*

—On May 2 a Palm Warbler was found at Cherry Creek SP (Lake Loop) by Mary
Burger, possibly the same individual found on May 1 just south of there by
Mitchell Bailey.

—On April 29 several Sanderlings were reported at Cherry Creek SP. First
reported on April 27 by Christine Alexander.



*BENT COUNTY:*

—On April 28 a Neotropic Cormorant continues at John Martin Reservoir at
Lake Hasty; first seen on March 31 by Duane Nelson.



*BROOMFIELD COUNTY:*

—On May 2 a Palm Warbler was reported from the pond west of Stearns Lake,
first found May 1 by Chipper Phillips.

—On April 29 a Yellow-throated Warbler was reported at the Central HOA Park
off of Interlocken by Chipper Phillips.



*BOULDER COUNTY:*

—On May 2 a pair of Hudsonian Godwits was reported from Lagerman Reservoir
by Bryan Guarente. There are no previous eBird county records.

—On May 2 a Summer Tanager was reported from Pella Crossing by Bryan
Guarente.
—On May 1 a Chestnut-sided Warbler was reported from Elks Park by

Luke Pheneger.

—On May 1 a Palm Warbler was reported at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve by
Chipper Phillips.

—On May 1 a Northern Parula was reported at Waneka Lake by Pablo Quezada.

—On April 30 a Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at the Boulder Community
Garden by Richard Trinkner.

—On April 29 a Blackpoll Warbler was reported at Jim Hamm Nature Area by
Jay Hutchins.



*DELTA COUNTY:*

—On April 30 a Grasshopper Sparrow was reported in Austin by Connie Kogler.
There appear to be no previous eBird records of Grasshopper Sparrow in
De

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020.

[Joe Roller]

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020

Email: RBA  AT cobirds.org

Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail  com

_



The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service.

Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders
(depending on where you live),* the purpose of this report is to keep
homebound readers abreast of rare bird sightings across the state during
spring migration. It does NOT endorse or encourage illegal travel to see or
"chase" rare birds beyond your own permitted area.*



We urge readers to respect state and local restrictions on non-critical
travel and limits on outdoor activities that include birding. Please bird
ONLY at or close to home and ONLY with universally promoted safety
precautions, including “social distancing” and face coverings. Or, as Dave
Leatherman noted, *“Be like a Cedar Waxwing . . . very compliant in wearing
their masks.”*

___



Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks!

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird
Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on a species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to
the bottom for “Recent eBird Sightings.”

___



*Spring migration notes: *

It’s May, and the full flood of migration is upon us! Shorebirds are
passing through, with 23+ species reported to eBird recently,
including multiple
Whimbrel sightings, large flocks of curlews and godwits. Reports of Gray
Flycatchers and Black Phoebes are widespread. Hummingbirds are starting to
sip at feeders.

Warblers have arrived! Migration really picked up recently, with returning
Colorado breeders and “overshoots” from the southeast like
Yellow-throated,Hooded and Kentucky Warblers. Off course “Eastern” warblers
like Black-throated Green and Blackpoll Warblers are telling us, “It’s May”.



*What’s in your yard or near your home?  Let us know on COBirds.*





Rare birds and some out-of-place or out-of-season birds are listed below.



Sanderling (Arapahoe, Fremont)

Neotropic Cormorant (Bent, *El Paso)

Glossy Ibis (Pueblo)

Vermilion Flycatcher (Otero)

White-eyed Vireo (Fremont)

Yellow-throated Vireo (Jefferson)

Blue-headed Vireo (Larimer)

Bewick’s Wren (*Jefferson)

Grasshopper Sparrow (Delta)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder, Denver)

Black-and-white Warbler (Jefferson, Larimer)

LUCY’S WARBLER (Mesa)

Nashville Warbler (Denver)

Kentucky Warbler (Larimer)

Hooded Warbler (*Adams, Jefferson)

Northern Parula (*Boulder)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Broomfield, Pueblo)

Chestnut-sided Warbler (*Boulder)

Blackpoll Warbler (Boulder)

Palm Warbler (*Arapahoe, *Boulder, Denver)

Black-throated Green Warbler (Jefferson)

Summer Tanager (Pueblo)

*___*



*ADAMS COUNTY:*

—On April 30 a Hooded Warbler was reported at Barr Lake SP (banding station
area) by Dan Maynard and others.


*ARAPAHOE COUNTY:*

—On May 1 a Palm Warbler was found at Cherry Creek SP (marsh just south of
the Lake Loop) by Mitchell Bailey.

—On April 29 several Sanderlings were reported at Cherry Creek SP. First
reported on April 27 by Christine Alexander.



*BENT COUNTY:*

—On April 28 a Neotropic Cormorant continues at John Martin Reservoir at
Lake Hasty; first seen on March 31 by Duane Nelson.



*BROOMFIELD COUNTY:*

—On May 1 a Palm Warbler was reported from the pond west of Stearns Lake by
Chipper Phillips.

—On April 29 a Yellow-throated Warbler was reported at the Central HOA Park
off of Interlocken by Chipper Phillips.




*BOULDER COUNTY: *—On May 1 a Chesnut-sided Warbler was reported from Elks
Park by

Luke Pheneger.

—On May 1 a Palm Warbler was reported at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve by
Chipper Phillips.

—On May 1 a Northern Parula was reported at Waneka Lake by Pablo Quezada.

—On April 30 a Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at the Boulder Community
Garden by Richard Trinkner.

—On April 29 a Blackpoll Warbler was reported at Jim Hamm Nature Area by
Jay Hutchins.



*DELTA COUNTY:*

—On April 30 a Grasshopper Sparrow was reported in Austin by Connie Kogler.
There appear to be no previous eBird records of Grasshopper Sparrow in
Delta county.



*DENVER COUNTY:*

—On April 30 a Palm Warbler was reported at Westerly Creek (MLK Jr Blvd to
Sand Creek). First reported on April 28 by Jake Shorty.

—On April 30 a Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at Sand Creek (Havana St
to Westerly Creek). First reported on April 19 by Jake Shorty.  There are
no previous eBird records for Denver County.

—On April 29 a Nashville Warbler was reported at Bear Creek Greenbelt by
Jeff Dawson.


*EL PASO COUNTY:*

—On May 1 a Neotropic Cormorant was reported from Big Johnson Reservoir by
David Tønnessen.


*Note: Chico Basin Ranch* is closed to the public, except for dues-paying
memb

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, posted at 10 PM, Tuesday.

[Joe Roller]

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Email: RBA  AT cobirds.org

Compiler: Joe Roller  jroll...@gmail.com

Phone:  (303) 204-0828

_



The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service.

Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders
(depending on where you live),* the purpose of this report is to keep
homebound readers abreast of rare bird sightings across the state during
spring migration.*

*It does NOT endorse or encourage illegal travel to see or "chase" rare
birds beyond your own permitted area.*



We urge readers to respect state and local restrictions on non-critical
travel and limits on outdoor activities that include birding.

Please bird ONLY at or close to home and ONLY with universally promoted
safety precautions, including “social distancing” and face coverings.

Or, as Dave Leatherman noted this week, *“Be like a Cedar Waxwing . . .
very compliant in wearing their masks.”*

___


Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks!

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird
Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on a species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to
the bottom for “Recent eBird Sightings.”

___



*Spring migration notes: *

Shorebirds are passing through, with 23+ species reported to eBird
recently, including* multiple Whimbrel sightings, large flocks of curlews
and godwits. It’s Caspian Tern time too. Reports of Gray Flycatchers and
Black Phoebes were widespread.*

*Some Cassin’s Finches continue to be reported, but fewer than last week.*

*Hummingbirds are starting to show at feeders.  Sparrows and longspurs
continue to move through.  *

*Warbler migration is picking up, **with both** returning Colorado breeders
and *

*“overshoots” from the southeast like Louisiana Waterthrush,
Yellow-throated and Hooded Warblers. Highly prized “Eastern” warblers are
flowing into SE Colorado, and soon we’ll find them farther north. Exciting!*


*What’s in your yard or near your home?  Let us know on COBirds.*





Rare birds and some out-of-place or out-of-season birds are listed below.



BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK (Baca)

Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe)

Pectoral Sandpiper (Montezuma)

Glaucous-winged Gull (Larimer)

NEOTROPIC CORMORANT (*Bent)

Glossy Ibis (El Paso, Logan, Pueblo)

Black Phoebe (Douglas, El Paso)

Vermilion Flycatcher (Otero)

White-eyed Vireo (Bent, *Fremont)

Yellow-throated Vireo (Jefferson, Pueblo)

Bewick’s Wren (Larimer)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Denver)

LeCONTE’S SPARROW (Larimer)

Baltimore Oriole (Arapahoe)

LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH (Larimer)

Prothonotary Warbler (Baca)

Tennessee Warbler (Baca)

Lucy’s Warbler (*Mesa)

Hooded Warbler (*Jefferson)

Magnolia Warbler (Baca)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Pueblo)

Palm Warbler (*Denver)

Summer Tanager (*Pueblo)




*___*



*ARAPAHOE COUNTY:*

—On April 26 a Baltimore Oriole was reported near Aurora Reservoir by
Jeanette Bowman.

—On April 25 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Cherry Creek SP-Pelican
Point to Swim Beach by Joey Negreann.


*BACA COUNTY:*

—On April 25 four BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS were seen at Two Buttes SWA
by Jesse Casias, and when the report appeared on eBird on April 27 two
local birders rushed there, scoured the area, but no dice, no ducks. This
is probably the same quartet seen last week in La Junta. If you live in far
SE Colorado, you might check your local lakes for this rarity. Who knows,
they might stick around Colorado and whistle for months.

—On April 25 at Two Buttes SWA Prothonotary, Tennessee and Magnolia
Warblers were seen by Jesse Casias. The report appeared on eBird on April
27.


*BENT COUNTY:*

—On April 26 a White-eyed Vireo was reported at John Martin SWA by Duane
Nelson.

—On April 28 a Neotropic Cormorant continues at John Martin Reservoir at
Lake Hasty; first seen on March 31 by Duane Nelson.



*DENVER COUNTY:*

—On April 28 a Palm Warbler was reported from Westerly Creek (MLK Jr Blvd
to Sand Creek) by Jake Shorty.

—On April 28 a Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at Sand Creek— Havana St
to Westerly Creek. First reported on April 19 by Jake Shorty.  There are no
previous eBird records for Denver County.



*DOUGLAS COUNTY:*

—On April 25 a Black Phoebe was reported  on the south side of South Platte
River on Waterton Road by Doug Kibbe and Mackenzie Goldthwait.


*EL PASO COUNTY:*

—On April 27 a Black Phoebe was reported at Mary Kyer & Stone Falls Parks.
First reported on April 23 by Terrence Berger.

—On April 23 a Glossy Ibis was reported at Clear Spring Ranch.  First
reported on April 18 by Tyler Stewart.

*NOTE: Chico Basin Ranch is closed* until at least May 31 because of the
COVID-19 outbreak.


*FREMONT COUNTY:*

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020.

[Joe Roller]

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Email: RBA  AT cobirds.org

Compiler: Joe Roller  jroll...@gmail.com

Phone:  (303) 204-0828

_



The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service.

Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders
(depending on where you live),* the purpose of this report is to keep
homebound readers abreast of rare bird sightings across the state during
spring migration.*

*It does NOT endorse or encourage illegal travel to see or "chase" rare
birds beyond your own permitted area.*



We urge readers to respect state and local restrictions on non-critical
travel and limits on outdoor activities that include birding.

Please bird ONLY at or close to home and ONLY with universally promoted
safety precautions, including “social distancing” and face coverings.

Or, as Dave Leatherman advised: *“Be like a Cedar Waxwing . . . very
compliant in wearing their masks.”*

___


Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks!

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird
Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on a species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to
the bottom for “Recent eBird Sightings.”

___



*Spring migration notes: *

*Shorebirds are turning over quickly.  The past few days provided multiple
Whimbrel sightings, continuing large flocks of curlews and godwits. Reports
of Gray Flycatchers and Black Phoebes were widespread. Wednesday surprised
us with a cooperative Louisiana Waterthrush in Larimer County  (first
County record).   *

*A few days prior we saw raptor migration in full swing, with kettles of
Broad-winged Hawks and Turkey Vultures.  Some Cassin’s Finches continue to
be reported, but fewer than last week.*

*Hummingbirds are starting to show at feeders.  Sparrows and longspurs
continue to move through.  *

*And did somebody say “warblers”?  Here they come!*

*What’s in your yard or near your home?  Let us know on COBirds.*





Rare, out-of-place and some out-of-season species reports are listed
below. Birds that are within a few weeks of typical patterns are not listed:



*BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK* (*Baca)

Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe)

Pectoral Sandpiper (Montezuma)

Glaucous-winged Gull (Larimer)

NEOTROPIC CORMORANT (Bent)

Cattle Egret (*Jefferson)

Glossy Ibis (El Paso, Logan, Pueblo)

Black Phoebe (Douglas, *El Paso)

Vermilion Flycatcher (*Otero)

White-eyed Vireo (Bent)

Yellow-throated Vireo (*Jefferson, Pueblo)

Bewick’s Wren (Larimer)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Denver)

LeCONTE’S SPARROW (Larimer)

Baltimore Oriole (Arapahoe)

LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH (Larimer)

Prothonotary Warbler (*Baca)

Tennessee Warbler (*Baca)

Lucy’s Warbler (*Mesa)

Magnolia Warbler (*Baca)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Pueblo)




*___*



*ARAPAHOE COUNTY:*

—On April 26 a Baltimore Oriole was reported near Aurora Reservoir by
Jeanette Bowman.

—On April 25 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Cherry Creek SP-Pelican
Point to Swim Beach by Joey Negreann.


*BACA COUNTY:*

—On April 25 four *BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS* were seen at Two Buttes
SWA by Jesse Casias, and when the report appeared on eBird on April 27 two
local birders rushed there, scoured the area, but no dice, no ducks. This
is probably the same quartet seen last week in La Junta. If you live in far
SE Colorado, you might check your local lakes for this rarity. Who knows,
they might stick around Colorado and whistle for months.

—On April 25 at Two Buttes SWA Prothonotary, Tennessee and Magnolia
Warblers were seen by Jesse Casias. The report appeared on eBird on April
27.


*BENT COUNTY:*

—On April 26 a White-eyed Vireo was reported at John Martin SWA by Duane
Nelson.

—On April 26 a Neotropic Cormorant continues at John Martin Reservoir at
Lake Hasty; first seen on March 31 by Duane Nelson.



*DENVER COUNTY:*

—On April 25 a Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at Sand Creek—Havana St
to Westerly Creek. First reported on April 19 by Jake Shorty. There are no
previous eBird records for Denver County.



*DOUGLAS COUNTY:*

—On April 25 a Black Phoebe was reported  at the South Side of North Platte
River at Waterton Road by Doug Kibbe and Mackenzie Goldthwait.


*EL PASO COUNTY:*

—On April 27 a Black Phoebe was reported by many observers at Mary Kyer &
Stone Falls Parks. First reported on April 23 by Terrence Berger.

—On April 23 a Glossy Ibis was reported at Clear Spring Ranch. First
reported on April 18 by Tyler Stewart.

*NOTE: Chico Basin Ranch is closed* until at least April 30 because of the
COVID-19 outbreak.


*JEFFERSON COUNTY:*

—On April 27 a Cattle Egret was reported at Majestic Park by Raymond
Sperger.

—On April 27 a Yellow-throated Vireo was reported at Harr

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher Update, Florrisant

[joe...@betterbirdwatching.com]

Update on the pair of Curve-billed Thrasher visiting a yard and feeders in 
Florissant since September, they have not been seen since April 13.


Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] Where do Juncos go in the summer?

[Joe Roller]

My post to Cobirds was a response to a question posed on
the Douglas County list serve by Scott Sorenson.
Here is his original inquiry. (I apologize for any confusion).

Joe Roller, Denver

Question on Juncos

I live in the North Pinery and see Dark-Eyed Juncos all winter long.
Sometimes 15+ at a time are scurrying about below my feeders.  I see the
Oregon, Slate-colored, and Gray-header variants. This winter for the first
time I believe I spotted the Pink-sided variant as the pink sides touched
on the lower breast.  In the last two weeks, they have all but disappeared.

Do they all head to the mountains?  I have a cabin in the Granby area where
I see the Gray-headed all summer but rarely the other variants.  Do the
variants tend to flock together?  When they breed do they tend to select
their own variant?  I figure they must be fairly variant-selective or the
distinctive variants would blend into a continuum.  How did the variants
begin?  Were they geographically separated long enough to evolve into
separate color variants but not long enough to be a different species?  Or
do they inter-breed freely and just happen to result in one of four major
color variants?

A side note, a couple of summers ago I saw what I believe was the Mount
Evans variant at my cabin near Granby.

You can see that watching these little guys all winter has peaked my
curiosity.

Thanks for any insight you may have.

Scott

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[cobirds] Where do juncos go for the summer?

[Joe Roller]

Great question, Scott!
There are many ways to explore that topic, but here is an easy way
to do it, and the method can be used for any species in the world.

eBird is the *powerful data base* to answer your question.

Go to eBird "Explore" section and then scroll down to "Species maps"
Type in "Dark-eyed Junco" and there will be a list of all
of the flavors or subspecies of those juncos.
Select one, say "Oregon Junco"

Click "all years"
then find the map for where Oregon Juncos are in the winter by selecting
just the "January" reports.

The map will show you where Oregons are found in January.

Then use the same search, but change "January' to "June".
You'll see that they go to OREGON! (Well, that's sort of the epicenter for
breeding , but they range widely through the Pacific Northwest, Canada and
Alaska).

Then go through the same process for "Gray-headed" or Slate-colored.
"White-winged" is particularly interesting.

If you find those maps intriguing, try it for other species, for example,
American Tree Sparrow or Whooping Crane.
Have fun with it, and if you get stuck, let me know.
If you are not on eBird yet, get started and your reward will be learning
about all those juncos!

Joe Roller, Denver

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