Re: [cobirds] Re: Confusing Gull on Barr Lake
Based on the photos I suspect Lesser Black-backed Gull. Legs are concealed, sand at distance, eye color can be misconstrued. October birds can still have white heads. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Oct 5, 2017, at 11:32 AM, Bill Schreitz wrote: > > Hello again, > > > > I am adding pictures of the mystery gull and adding the possibility of a Kelp > Gull, though being perhaps more rare but having a late summer record in > Latimer County in 2003. > > > >> On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 9:21:03 PM UTC-6, Bill Schreitz wrote: >> Hello, This morning, visiting Barr lake for the first time since I moved >> here from the east in March, I saw a flock of California Gulls of some 300+ >> close to the edge of the island viewed from the smartweed lakeside point out >> from the banding nets. While attempting to count them individually, I >> clearly came across one that was not like the others. The beak was bright >> yellow and the gonydeal spot was bright red with no trace of black. The head >> was all white and the eye was dark. The legs were pale, no hint of yellow or >> pink, not unlike the gulls nearby. The back & wings were dark gray/black, >> certainly seemingly black in comparison to the other gulls. >> >> Were it not for the size (which appeared only slightly larger than the >> California Gulls), I would have been convinced I was looking at a Great >> Black-backed Gull, a bird with which I am familiar, having watched them >> expand their territory in Maryland for the past 20 years. >> >> I ruled out the Western Gull (perhaps equally unlikely with the respect to >> range) because of the leg & eye color. I also dismissed the Lesser >> Black-backed gull because of its foot color & brown streaking >> characteristically on its head. >> >> I am puzzled as to what is left for me other than another learning >> opportunity. I do have some pictures if anyone is interested, but at 120 >> yards or so, they are marginally archival. (FYI, the scope I was using is a >> Kowa 80mm, and the lense for the camera is a Olympus 200mm telephoto with a >> 1.4 converter.) >> >> Bill >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/11f009b5-c531-43d5-a09b-d0e3fd33bb57%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C5959F4F-89C8-48BE-A73C-8C3E5199285F%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Cassin's Kingbird origins
I agree with Dave L. The birds that appeared this fall around Fort Collins did so during cold fronts with waves of other birds from the north. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Oct 4, 2017, at 4:10 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > David and all, > > The map in Sibley is not accurate. There are breeding populations in eastern > Montana, southwestern SD, eastern WY and western Nebraska (Wildcat Hills, > etc.). Birds of Nebraska by Sharpe et al list them as "fairly common > breeders in the Panhandle". Birds of Wyoming by Faulkner reports a count of > 31 at Pine Bluffs on 3September2000. Most of these areas have open grown > ponderosa pine which looks a lot like the eastern Black Forest in Elbert and > that is where I always figured our late September-early October Cassin's at > places like the Pawnee Grasslands and Fort Collins come from. There is also > a patch of aberrant limber pine just south of where CO-NE-WY come together in > CO that is private but may also support a breeding population. Cassin's > Kingbirds show up on the northeastern plains and along the Front Range pretty > much every year about this time of year (later than Eastern and Westerns). > There seems to be more of them this year than most, but then, there are a lot > more birders than there used to be. I think the Cassin's Kingbirds are > coming from somewhere north of us. > > > Dave Leatherman > > Fort Collins > > > From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of David > Suddjian > Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 3:45 PM > To: Colorado Birds > Subject: [cobirds] Cassin's Kingbird origins > > I'll suggest an answer to my own question about where the recent Cassin's > Kingbirds are coming from. I suggest this is a northward movement, similar to > the "reverse" migration of Tropical Kingbirds in California, and now one from > CO. Looking at eBird patterns for Wyoming and Nebraska to the north, and CO > counties that are north of or adjacent to the main CO breeding range of > Cassin's (e.g., Jefferon, Boulder, Larimer, Weld, Adams), there is an > increased frequency of occurrence in September that is not a continuation of > a late summer presence but seems to result from migrants moving during > September (and into early October). Since there is not really a pool of birds > to the north during September or late August, it seems to me most likely that > the Cassin's we are finding over the last few weeks have moved north in a > "reverse" pattern... maybe from afar away. > > Maybe this pattern is already obvious to others or established? Thoughts? > > David Suddjian > Ken Caryl Valley > Littleton, CO > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGj6Roodmw54-HCRxnMORb56DB0KVt-QJeZJ2%2B-4wQC09auWDA%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/SN1PR0601MB16156464D7828D9C63C7BAE5C1730%40SN1PR0601MB1615.namprd06.prod.outlook.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F627CEB2-05E2-4B72-BD06-3807763B166E%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Timnath Jaeger still present
The Timnath Reservoir Jaeger is still present this morning. The identity is either Parasitic or Long-tailed. Red-throated and Common Loon also present. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/A31DACF3-8D3B-44AB-A480-BE4478849340%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Winter Wren (Larimer)
Folks, a very vocal Winter Wren was at Lee Martinez Park at midday (I found it on my lunch break). Others relocated it at the same spot later in the afternoon. So, it may be hanging around. It was along the creek just west of the Discovery Museum. I first saw it where the Poudre River Trail crosses the creek. This would be an ideal wintering location. If you do chase it, please consider not playing a tape as that could encourage it to move to a different winter territory. It responded well to spishing, and would have been quite photogenic if I had my camera with me. To hear it’s vocalization, listen to the sound file I attached to my eBird checklist at http://eBird.org/eBird/view/checklist/S40381191. The checklist also has a map link showing the general location of the park in Fort Collins. There was also a Yellow-rumped Warbler near the museum feeding station. Nick Komar Fort Collins Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F86806AE-493E-452E-B518-CA2F8DE995A1%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Jaeger sp. (Larimer)
This morning a dark juvenile Jaeger was resting on Timnath Reservoir. When it finally flew, it continued on its migration path heading south. It appeared similar in size and general appearance to the immature Parasitic that was at the same location several days ago. Differences included evident barring on flanks, white in the bases of the upper primaries, and a larger head relative to the body. I don’t know enough about immature jaeger identification to know if any of these rule out Parasitic. I originally thought that the larger head indicated Pomerine, but review of photos online also show small head for Pom. For now, this is a Pomarine/Parasitic Jaeger. Unfortunately, since it appeared to fly south, it’s identity may never be resolved. It was too distant for quality photos. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CC832F52-D79C-4AC8-B449-152A72A02674%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-and-white Warbler(BAWW), Larimer
The BAWW reported yesterday to CFO Facebook page, is currently being seen by several birders north of the ELC parking lot along the paved bike trail. Southeast Fort Collins. It is hanging with a small group of creepers chickadees and nuthatches. Nick Komar Fort Collins Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4FEC3CBC-49BE-4DDC-B2B1-E16AC332B702%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gulls near Wellington (Larimer County) - possible Slaty-backed Gull
A large communal gull roost is currently forming each night at Cobb Lake southeast of Wellington, best viewed from CR56 east of Interstate 25 in Larimer County. I believe between 2000 and 5000 gulls utilize the roost. A subset stages just before sunset near the lake's north shore and can be well viewed through a telescope from CR56 between 4 and 4:30 pm. Most of the gulls are California, but large numbers of Ring-billed and Herring are also present. Today, there was a large white-winged gull that appeared to be a first-cycle Glaucous Gull. Both yesterday and today, an adult blackish-backed gull was present. This gull was the size of Herring Gull, with short wings (like Herring), a yellow bill with small red gonydeal spot, and a very large head. These features are consistent with Slaty-backed Gull. Hopefully I or someone else will get photos that will help identify this bird. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/470579199.127341.1511756584485%40connect.xfinity.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk (Larimer) update
Update: 12:25 pm flew from I-25 frontage road nw towards Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Please post updates, positive or negative. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8775604B-0AB3-4F9F-9B65-4EC7E18853BC%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk in Fort Collins
Birders did a great job of monitoring the location of the elusive Harris’s Hawk today. Reports on Cobirds listserv and eBird accounted for its whereabouts almost the entire day, from just after sunrise at RiverBend Ponds Natural Area to sunset along Strauss Cabin Road in the Strang Gravel Pit area. It roamed an area along the Poudre River drainage that stretches more than 3 miles from north to south. Excellent flight photos by Dave Wade (posted to eBird checklist S41051847) revealed some retained juvenal feathers indicating an age of approximately 18 months I believe. No one commented on its prey. Has anyone seen in eat? Let’s hope it finds a meal soon. Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the start of count week for the Fort Collins Christmas Bird Count. The northwest part of the hawk’s territory (Riverbend Ponds Natural Area) is in the circle. If anyone sees it there beginning tomorrow, please post the sighting to Cobirds or eBird. If you are out searching for this bird, beware that there are some dark immature Northern Harriers that can be confused. Also not likely, but a dark phase Ferruginous Hawk can appear similar as well. And please, continue to update the birding community. It is much appreciated. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/953B3A1F-E246-4D54-B525-2B3E971984DC%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Harris's hawk, Fort Collins
Rob, your flight photo is awesome (see eBird checklist) and shows a very full crop, indicating a recent meal. Good to know it is finding food! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 15, 2017, at 3:30 PM, robert beauchamp wrote: > > Harris's hawk is present at hagerman's recycling 3:30 p.m. > Perched in tree behind main building > Robert Beauchamp > Fort Collins > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d9cf9ad3-09e7-400e-8a18-2ea6112c6eb1%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B01B24CF-18DF-4CA7-9955-8DA2A409B3D2%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-breasted Sapsucker YES
The famous sapsucker continues in the same location this morning, Christmas Eve. Congratulations to David T. for this magnificent find. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO (Currently in Colorado Springs) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F05E4ECC-5296-4DBA-9158-4AEC15F8B116%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk Identification challenge
Cobirders, beware that a couple other dark hawks are being seen in the Harris's Hawk’s territory near Fort Collins. One is a Harlan’s Hawk, and the other is a dark morph Ferruginous Hawk. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/FAE7F362-83EC-4082-AB64-D5C655AE1758%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loveland CBC on Jan 1
Several teams for Loveland CBC (Larimer County) have room for more participants next Monday. Also, there are a few hiking routes that still need coverage. If interested, please contact me by email this week. Thanks in advance. Nick Komar Loveland CBC compiler Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9D4C2771-19E9-45B8-93B5-EA4244CB0934%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Snowy Owl, Larimer County
Folks, Today, while scouting for the Jan 1 Loveland CBC, I discovered a Snowy Owl. It was quite skiddish and flew to a perch about 600 yards away on private land. I’ve provided the location to the sector leader who will look for it tomorrow during the CBC. Based on the experience tomorrow, we will determine the appropriate viewing protocol (if any may be required) and instructions for how to locate and view this rare arctic visitor. I hope that we can cooperate as a cohesive birding community to ensure that the owl’s presence is a positive one both for the Owl and people (birders/local residents/property owners). Best wishes for a great New Birding Year in 2018! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/96E8653D-2A39-429D-A0C1-E249AAC365E1%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/96E8653D-2A39-429D-A0C1-E249AAC365E1%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Snowy Owl, Larimer County
> CBC counters were not been able to relocate the snowy owl in Larimer County > yesterday. Location was Berthoud, CO, on private pasture about quarter mile > east of County Road 23E and 6/10 mile south of County Road 8E, west of the > town of Berthoud. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins CO > >> On Dec 31, 2017, at 9:22 PM, Nicholas Komar wrote: >> >> Folks, >> Today, while scouting for the Jan 1 Loveland CBC, I discovered a Snowy Owl. >> It was quite skiddish and flew to a perch about 600 yards away on private >> land. I’ve provided the location to the sector leader who will look for it >> tomorrow during the CBC. Based on the experience tomorrow, we will determine >> the appropriate viewing protocol (if any may be required) and instructions >> for how to locate and view this rare arctic visitor. >> >> I hope that we can cooperate as a cohesive birding community to ensure that >> the owl’s presence is a positive one both for the Owl and people >> (birders/local residents/property owners). >> >> Best wishes for a great New Birding Year in 2018! >> >> Nick Komar >> Fort Collins CO >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/96E8653D-2A39-429D-A0C1-E249AAC365E1%40comcast.net. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/96E8653D-2A39-429D-A0C1-E249AAC365E1%40comcast.net. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/A246F147-0B3C-40BA-86D9-2FC30944A5B1%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loveland CBC highlights
The 18th Loveland CBC was held on Jan 1, with 50 participants divided into 20 teams plus a couple feeder watchers. The total species was 109 (previous high was 106, one year ago), with an additional 9 species recorded during Count Week so far. Species new to the count were: Red-necked Grebe (at Carter Lake and Greenridge Glade Reservoir), Glaucous-winged Gull (Carter Lake), Dunlin (along a private section of the Big Thompson River), and Three-toed Woodpecker (Bobcat Ridge Natural Area). Other rare species recorded only once before were: Snow Bunting (Carter Lake south end), Pine Warbler (Wild Horse Condominiums) and Lincoln’s Sparrow (private feeder). Notable high counts were: Canvasback (40), Ring-necked Duck (742), Ruddy Duck (132), Wild Turkey (199), American Coot (1305), Herring Gull (250), Lesser Black-backed Gull (17), White-breasted Nuthatch (55), Golden-crowned Kinglet (14), Red-winged Blackbird (2520). Unexpected misses were few (Harris’s Sparrow, Clark’s Nutcracker, Wilson’s Snipe-Count week only). Additional rare species observed during Count Week (which ends Jan 4) include: American Woodcock (Bobcat Ridge Natural Area), Black-legged Kittiwake (Carter Lake), Snowy Owl (near Berthoud) and Curve-billed Thrasher (private feeder). Many thanks to the participants, team leaders and our institutional supporters. Nick Komar, compiler Loveland CBC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B2D3D18F-77FF-488C-B640-256FDAEAB5FC%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] South Platte Park Reservoir
At 11:00 - noon today, the Yellow-billed Loon was hanging out in the Jefferson County corner of the Reservoir, but eventually meandered into Arapaho County, where the White-winged Scoter was continuing. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/66FE690C-D434-4A66-B836-6BB7FDA803B3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gulls, Larimer County
Fellow Larophiles (i.e. gull lovers), Carter Lake (fee area) continues to host a large communal gull roost. Last night, there were >500 gulls (mostly Ring-billed and Herring). Highlights were 2 California, 7 Iceland (includes 2 immature "kumlieni"), 2 immature Glaucous, and 14 Lesser Black-backed Gull. The gulls last night were in the northeast part of lake, closer to shore than usual, but still very distant, requiring telescope. Most of the gulls arrived after 4 pm. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO , -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/766368447.80410.1516720398290%40connect.xfinity.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk, Larimer
The Harris’s Hawk is currently perched in a tree on the N. Frontage Rd. north of the Colorado Welcome Center in Fort Collins. Thanks to Georgia Doyle and Phil Cafaro for the tip. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F310239C-5391-40D1-A846-7B0D5EFD7B74%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Woodcock, Larimet
An American Woodcock continues in Buffum Creek this morning, along the entrance road to Bobcat Ridge natural area south of Masonville. It was in the creek on the south side of the road below the stone castle house. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/09E5905C-A683-4C8F-820F-05683E3D76A9%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/09E5905C-A683-4C8F-820F-05683E3D76A9%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] House Sparrows - Boulder & metro area
The answer is that they have dispersed from their winter flocks for breeding. This is an annual phenomenon. Best, Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:48 AM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > Denver Audubon just received a call from a woman in Lafayette with a unique > subject: where have the House Sparrows gone? > > She says she used to have as many as 80, but now she sees only a pair or two, > sproadically. They check out her yard and continue on somewhere else. Have > any of you experienced a diminishing numbers of House Sparrows? > > > Hugh Kingery > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/162ab861dc0-179e-141ed%40webjas-vab073.srv.aolmail.net. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/156E16FA-9F18-4E94-BECF-EBAF9C9BC003%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer Black-throated Gray Warbler continues
The adult female Black-throated gray warbler reported yesterday by Andy Bankert and Caroline Olson is still present this morning in the same area at Wellington State wildlife area, Cobb unit (park off CR3). Also present is Veery (continuing) and a calling Whimbrel. Birds seen by Lori Pivonka and myself. There is probably a lot more here. We are just getting started. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/DFD8B4FE-215E-4209-B594-E2A8DEA543FA%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)
A Ruddy Turnstone was reported to eBird this morning by others. I confirm that it is still present on the south side of Rigden Reservoir at Arapaho Bend Natural Area in southeast Fort Collins. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/49397F6E-30C2-4428-A762-08FB78AE44DC%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)
Ruddy Turnstone is back on the south shore of Rigden Reservoir this morning. Also present: Lesser Yelliwlegs in southwest corner. Nick Komar Fort Collins > On May 23, 2018, at 8:01 PM, Sean Walters > wrote: > > The Ruddy Turnstone is currently being seen in the small gravel pit on the > south side of Horsetooth Road directly across from Rigden Reservoir. > > Good birding, > Sean Walters > Fort Collins, CO > >> On May 23, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Joey Angstman wrote: >> >> Continues on NW side at 3:40. >> >> Joey Angstman >> Greeley, CO >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8791c7b6-c067-4557-91b7-46a355916113%40googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/765DE9B5-AD51-49CC-817A-09CCEAA78DB1%40gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3C9C41B8-518E-4718-AF5B-9EE27033779A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Baird’s Sparrow hike TONIGHT!
Folks, for anyone interested, a few of us are hiking Soapstone Prairie tonight to hear and maybe see Baird’s Sparrow. It’s a 7 mile round-trip hike, and we will start around 5 PM. To carpool, meet at 4:15 PM at the Running Deer natural area parking lot on the south side of E. Prospect Rd. in Fort Collins. This is about a mile west of interstate 25. Nick Komar Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/74D62BB5-C5DE-4F70-B89E-4713B51E5E4F%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black Rail and King Rail heard only at Lower Latham (Weld)
At 9:00 pm - 9:45 pm, one Black Rail sang persistently south of the road, with two more sang on the north side and further west, slightly higher pitched. I believe my recording picked up all three. Also several Soras and Virginia Rails on both sides of the road. And most intriguingly, we believe we heard one and possibly two King Rail calls from the north side of the road, and further east. These would not respond further to playback and I did not get a recording. Observers: Nick Komar, Dave Wade, Cole Wild. Hopefully others can document King Rail along CR48. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Jun 4, 2018, at 10:25 PM, W. Robert Shade III wrote: > > The bird was heard by Steve Kingswood, a Mr. Haycraft, and myself singing the > ki ki ki d call persistently on the south side. It is 150 yards east of > the oil/gas facility on the south side, and about 50 yards east of a wire > fence that comes in from the south. A single playback seemed to attract it as > it moved closer and closer but never in sight. Time: 7:45 to 8:15. Sora also > heard as well as the usual assortment of marsh birds. A state bird for Steve > and second time for me. > > Bob Shade > Lakewood > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFwvYHqaSXM%2BQw%2B-uzjzRLNPT80bWiSun%3D7cqwuHoZkfzm3ZWw%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9D1E8E02-6910-43A8-8A03-2A0C38B3FCF1%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common gallinule (Larimer County)
The common gallinule just made an appearance in the usual spot between 4:40 and 4:45 PM today. Good spot by Dean Shoup. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F3C77FB8-456C-481C-889D-FDC005DBD0F6%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Glossy Ibis (Larimer)
An adult Glossy Ibis is with a small flock of young Plegadis-species Ibis at Timnath Reservoir’s east bay, viewed from County Line Road. The blue facial lines of the Glossy are readily visible through telescope in bright morning light when the flock is close to the road. The flock moves around the bay but has spent some time this morning at the inlet canal by the road. Also present this morning was Pectoral Sandpiper, and 5 Stilt Sandpipers, all flagged as rare on eBird. I will add photos to eBird checklist Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9925DFBA-8847-4CF4-9428-D123C384A061%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir rarities-possible Stint - Larimer
In addition to the Buff-breasted Sandpiper, there were several other rare birds sighted at Timnath reservoir this afternoon (Sep 4). A pair of Caspian Terns rested on the south shoreline, one adult and one juvenile. An over-summering Greater white-fronted goose was among Canada geese in the northeast corner. Also in the northeast corner were two Cassin’s Kingbird, and a Gray flycatcher, first reported yesterday by Andy Bankert. And finally, as the light faded this evening in the northeast corner, I noticed an odd Sandpiper that to me resembled a juvenile Semipalmated with a very short bill. I think this is a possible juvenile Red-necked Stint. If I refind it, I will try to photograph it and explain why it may be a Stint in this venue. A Stint would be a vagrant from Asia, and a first state record, if corroborated. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/AC1EF77E-407D-4B20-B249-BEED359F23B3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Birding Trip With Bizarre Ending
Agree with juv Long-tailed Jaeger. Looks like white on the upper wing is limited to the two outer primary shafts. Nick Komar Fort Collins > On Sep 9, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Brandon wrote: > > My guess, that is a juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger. They can be found eating > grasshoppers in open fields, no where near water. > > >> On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 3:56 PM wrote: >> I led a San Luis valley birding trip on Friday, Sept 7, and 11 of us had a >> great day afield. We stayed on the west side of the Valley as this seems to >> be where most of the birds are congregating during this outstanding fall >> migration. We tallied 94 species and the best birds were 7 species of >> warblers including Townsend's and Northern Waterthrush, Osprey, Lincoln's >> Sparrow, Stilt Sandpiper, and Burrowing Owl. >> >> As we finished up Cat Creek and were driving back to our vehicles, we found >> an apparent road killed bird on the side of the road and stopped to examine >> it. After considerable head scratching and wonderment, we determined it to >> be a seabird! And more specifically a Jaeger of some variety. >> >> As long as I have been keeping records in the San Luis Valley, I have no >> records for Jaegers here. However, I have long suspected they pass through >> our area and that sooner or later one might be found. So I would invite you >> to look at the images (roadkilled) of the bird, and let me know what species >> you think it is. It had a noticeable broken wing on one side and was found >> on the side of the road. We estimated its length at 15-16 inches. It was >> still rather ripe and was killed in the last few days by our estimate. >> >> I have posted a number of pictures of the bird on my website for your >> perusal. Look in the folder "Jaeger Plus Warblers" and let me know what you >> think. We were all very excited by this strange and bewildering ending to >> our adventure. >> >> https://johnrawinski.zenfolio.com/ >> >> John Rawinski >> Monte Vista, CO >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/01384e63-058b-4f59-9cc4-5c8c4c1f8996%40googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > Brandon Percival > Pueblo West, CO > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA%2BXeEuXhPLiU5i0nF0DTt-u6MH_%3DQfiT7i%2BbgayuV968bK%3D5ng%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/A037A103-F5AF-4DAD-9672-C117DFB4A6A0%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] id help on fallen migrant
Ron, this is a juvenile Virginia Rail. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 12, 2018, at 9:26 PM, 'ronbco' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > this poor bird was on my driveway this morning > the photo captures the key features except the undertail is white with rufous > and black spots > what struck me is that the bill was quite long, thin and pointy but somehow > did not look like what I imagine most shorebird bills to be like, but I never > get this close > > Ron Bolton > Berthoud > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/a2377f3f-0d44-4501-ac58-c0bc45f84e06%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/69C8B841-BF08-4DDD-8E81-9FE7DD8C85A0%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rare terns (Larimer)
Walter Wehtje and I are studying the terns at the extreme south end of Boyd Lake near Loveland CO. We believe we have identified 1 Least Tern, 2 Arctic Tern, 3 Common Tern, 2 Black Tern, 5 Forster's Tern. Most of these are immature or juvenile. Will load descriptions and photos into EBird checklist. Access on foot from community park (Seven Lakes Park). on west side of lake. Powerful telescopes or boat needed for positive identifications. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6641CA5F-CE77-424C-B89A-9048F168BDB9%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tropical Kingbird
The kingbird is still at the same location as of 4:00 PM, and at one point was vocalizing. Nick Komar and Sue Riffe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/69FF65D3-F195-4528-83AA-21EBEA229DFF%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mystery kingbirds, Larimer
Andy Bankert found two interesting kingbirds today at Cobb SWA in Wellington. At least one appears to be Couch’s. More details soon. They flew to the north edge. He is trying to relocate them now. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9562D9BF-B7A3-4EB1-9D66-E516BFE216E6%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Golden Plover (Larimer)
An American Golden-Plover is loosely associating with 3 Black-bellied Plovers near the boat ramp at Lonetree Reservoir, Southwest Loveland. There is also a surf scoter here. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/02E3C1EF-8DFE-452B-9C2B-2F28A4173D28%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Golden Plover (Larimer)
The American Golden-Plover is still present along northwest shore of Lonetree Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins (currently at Lonetree Res) > On Oct 14, 2018, at 2:50 PM, Nicholas Komar wrote: > > An American Golden-Plover is loosely associating with 3 Black-bellied Plovers > near the boat ramp at Lonetree Reservoir, Southwest Loveland. > > There is also a surf scoter here. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/02E3C1EF-8DFE-452B-9C2B-2F28A4173D28%40comcast.net. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3F2B71C5-8C12-4E0C-BA8C-F3AA784505B3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Black-and-white Warbler, Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer County
Great find, Matt. The female Black-and-white Warbler was still present at 9:30 this morning along the south edge of the cemetery in a mixed species flock. Photo below. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Nov 11, 2018, at 2:51 PM, Matt Webb wrote: > > Hey all, > > I'm currently watching a Black-and-white Warbler forage with a small flock of > Black-capped Chickadees, Brown Creepers and both Nuthatches in section 8 and > moving into and through section G. I don't have a camera, so cannot get > photos. > > Matt Webb > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAHJsXddVAEBSaqR5bCqjEx3-a3yt3gS3XBhgMaJMWPy5AeNnqQ%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6B793A6F-5C4F-48C6-98B8-DEC4DE33A2BA%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County
Some comments on the Gyrfalcon search: 1. If you visit the Larimer County landfill be sure to check in at one of the pay windows (or the main office) and follow instructions for parking from landfill employees. The gyr was first seen chasing gulls and perched on a telephone pole yesterday afternoon around 3:30 pm. 2. Trilby Road (dirt road west from Taft Hill Road) is a safe vantage-point to survey the grassland habitat and the landfill one mile north. The gyr came and landed atop the tall rusty power line poles twice between 7 and 7:30 this morning. 3. Taft Hill Rd is unsafe to park on, or even to drive slowly. Vehicle and truck traffic move at 70 mph on this two lane road. 4. Hidden Springs road west of the landfill is a private gated community. 5. I think another place to search would be the south end of Horsetooth Reservoir (where the landfill gulls go to loaf during the day). It is only a mile away from the landfill as the crow flies , and has more tall metal poles that could serve as perch. To get there drive north past landfill and turn left on Harmony Road. To access the Reservoir recreational area a fee is required. There are some free roadside pullouts as well. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 4, 2018, at 11:22 AM, Carl Bendorf wrote: > > No falcon as of 11:20 at landfill. > > Carl Bendorf > Longmont > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2d2afd44-30ec-4cfe-807b-2511ed237b52%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/AC4D77BF-2779-4714-A9EE-69C491788205%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] ID help wanted - immature Larus Gull Cherry Creek SP (Glaucous-winged??)
Ben, glaucous-winged Gull is concolorous-all one color. And paler than your bird. Your bird has blacker tertials and primaries. It is Herring Gull. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 6, 2018, at 10:39 PM, Ben S wrote: > > Hi all - > This bird was on the sandbar, along with many Ring-billeds, Herring, and a > Thayer's. This bird was a juvenile or 1st winter. Deep pink legs. Light brown > overall, with some white on rumps and around bill. Herring Gull sized, but > the bill seemed a good deal thicker than a Herring. Because of these > features, I am leaning towards Glaucous-winged Gull. If it is not, sorry for > the false alarm. > > I am having trouble uploading pictures on google groups. To see the below > picture larger, go to my ebird checklist for it at : > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50485117 > > > Ben Sampson > Centennial, CO > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/099a0541-f79b-443b-9473-a270743ad609%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/EEE7F524-6D78-49ED-88A7-1F8B73E5D46D%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] GYRFALCON/ Weld County
Walt Wehtje and I drove a circuit around the Weld Gyr location this morning without success. No geese either. We are heading 37 miles further east in hopes of finding it or another. ;-) Will update COBIRDS and the new Colorado RBA Facebook page if we find anything juicy. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 7, 2018, at 3:50 PM, Rachel Hopper wrote: > > COBirdsrs, > > I just had a GYRFALCON on Hwy 14 just west of RD. 47 in Weld. > > The bird flew south along Hwy 14 & then crossed the rd, & flew north into a > field west of 47 & then dove to the ground near Owl Creek. I have not seen it > come back up so I assume it caught prey. > > For inquiring minds, this is approx. 37 miles east of the Larimer landfill. > > There is no access to the field where the gyr went to the ground. I am > currently sitting on Rd. 47 facing north to see if the bird comes back to a > visible area. Coordinates below. > > 40.5801940, -104.6200712 > > Sent from my iPhone > www.rkhphotography.net > Rachel Kolokoff Hopper > Ft. Collins > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/74402D5C-7544-44FD-BFCE-36F01DA7F173%40comcast.net. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2BF09977-782F-4F70-8495-6889D642F359%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer birding
Birds seem to be flocking to Boyd Lake in Larimer County these days. Here is my checklist from this morning. eBird -- Boyd Lake -- Dec 12, 2018 7:14 AM Traveling 4.00 miles 137 Minutes All birds reported? Yes Comments: 25F, calm, overcast 40 Cackling Goose (Richardson's) 400 Canada Goose 3 Tundra Swan -- Two adults, one juv, west shore north of Marina 40 Northern Shoveler 5 Gadwall 250 Mallard 1 Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid) -- Male, photos coming, northwest shore 40 Redhead 8 Ring-necked Duck 30 Common Goldeneye 20 Hooded Merganser 220 Common Merganser 1 Pied-billed Grebe 8 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4 Eurasian Collared-Dove 40 American Coot 53 Ring-billed Gull 8 California Gull 40 Herring Gull (American) 8 Lesser Black-backed Gull -- Tally, at south end 2 Great Blue Heron 1 Northern Harrier 5 Bald Eagle 1 Red-tailed Hawk 3 Northern Flicker 2 American Kestrel 4 Blue Jay 14 American Crow 5 Black-capped Chickadee 30 American Robin 6 European Starling 2 House Finch 1 American Goldfinch 2 American Tree Sparrow 2 Dark-eyed Junco 3 Song Sparrow 12 Red-winged Blackbird 5 House Sparrow Number of Taxa: 38 Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7F904044-0688-4F7A-A266-87FE2316B3BA%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer
Just had the Gyrfalcon chasing birds at landfill and flying off towards the east, following Gull flock. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/983A9391-4926-48D5-96DC-5F2E42FFA3C6%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Hawk sp (possible Harris's?) Big Stratton Reservoir, Colorado Springs
Ben and others, this is a dark morph Western Red-tail. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 17, 2018, at 9:15 PM, Ben S wrote: > > Hi all, > > First to be clear, I DID NOT see this bird. Someone had seen this hawk and > posted it on the Colorado Field Ornithologists Facebook page, asking for the > ID. I happened to see the post and thought it looked possibly like a Harris's > Hawk. They had seen it at Big Stratton Reservoir, in Colorado Springs. The > bird is clearly a slender, mostly black buteo-type Hawk. The yellow bill, > rufous on chest, and white on tail had me thinking it is a possible Harris's > Hawk. The only other bird I can think of is dark morph Red-tail. The photo > was taken with a cell phone. If it looks plausible for a Harris's, it may be > worthwhile for one of you CO Springs birders to check it out. If it does turn > out to be a Red-tailed Hawk, I apologize for the false alarm. What do you all > think about the ID? > > > > > Ben Sampson, > Centennial, CO > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3349771e-2b50-467e-9998-acc6288b915a%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/D6CB7F49-012B-44ED-8114-ACD4C7037810%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gyrfalcon perched/Larimer
Currently perched east of Taft Hill Road and South of the landfill entrance on a low wood post. Unfortunately there is no safe parking spot on Taft Hill Road reviewing. Nick Komar Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/67AE47E1-3CC0-4A9E-9161-876391DEEB28%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew
FYI Larimer Landfill is closed for trash dumping this morning due to high winds. I don’t know if birders will be allowed onto the dump area but I doubt it. No sign yet of any gulls or gyr. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 18, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Rob Sparks wrote: > > > The beast reappeared from the grasses after eating what I think was some sort > of small mammal as it had a full crop and is now perched on a fence pole in > the same area. > > Rob Sparks > Old town > Fort Collins > From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of Thomas > Heinrich > Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:29:58 PM > To: cobirds@googlegroups.com > Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew > > At 3:15 the Gyrfalcon flew from its perch on the post east of Taft hill rd > and just south of the landfill (about 12 utility poles) after having spent > many hours there. It circled around the low spot of the fields in the area, > appeared to catch some prey and then disappeared amongst the tall grasses in > that spot. I don’t believe it flew out of that area. There are three wooden > poles with green tips. It was to the south of the middle pole by about 20 > ft. > > > Thomas Heinrich > Boulder, CO > nyc...@aol.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/006C0BEC-A0FD-4DF0-A8C2-BA007BE50389%40gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/MWHPR14MB13255A9A664464CCDBC21C9FB8BD0%40MWHPR14MB1325.namprd14.prod.outlook.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F6BA8C44-EFAB-4181-8472-B8678958B57A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gyrfalcon (Larimer) spotted
Currently perched on a low post east of Taft Hill Road near wind break Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3621DD99-EBF8-4CA9-A749-1D7CFD2D9275%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Slaty-backed Gull yes/Larimer
Tim Smart and I just had the adult Slaty-backed Gull at Horsetooth Res oposite Dixon Dam. Flew south. Trying to relocate now. Nick Komar ;-) Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9767E5CA-35C9-47FD-9369-18742B2FE058%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Kittiwake, Larimer
Peter Burke and I were watching a juv Black-legged Kittiwake at Horsetooth Reservoir, Spring Canyon Dam a few minutes ago. Probably still here. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5EA338DF-C4DC-4A6A-8E34-BE958D1B3793%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] More on Larimer gulls (long)
I spent most of the day looking for the recently reported rare gulls in Larimer County. Seems there has been some turnover, with some new arrivals and possibly some departures. Morning gull numbers were lower at Boyd Lake’s North end and Donath Lake. At 9 A.M. there were several hundred gulls on the ice at Robert Benson Lake, but just one with dark back (immature Lesser Black-backed Gull). At 9:30 A.M. there was a large number of gulls at the landfill. The regulars were all there (hundreds of Ring-billed, dozens of Herring, less than a dozen Lesser Black-backed, several Thayer’s, one Glaucous). A Nelson’s hybrid (Glaucous x Herring) was interesting but not new. There was no sign of the Slaty-backed Gull, Great Black-backed Gulls, or Cook Inlet hybrid gulls reported over the weekend. After an hour, I left the assembly of birders to see if I could find the missing rarities at nearby lakes. Horsetooth Reservoir had a few hundred gulls, all regulars. Warren Lake had almost 400 gulls including 6 Lesser Black-backed and 1 Nelson’s. Fossil Creek Park had a few Herrings. Robert Benson, Donath, Horseshoe, Boyd, Houtts, Equalizer, Lake Loveland and Rist Benson were all empty of gulls. So, at 2 pm I returned to the landfill. There were still hundreds of gulls present, many sitting on the east facing hill, north of the trash heap. I suspected these east facing gulls were out of sight for the birders on the hill, so I asked permission to scope them from the entrance road below. I quickly focused on a large, massive-billed black-backed gull, hoping it was one of the GBBGs (which I’ve yet to any this winter). To my amazement, it appeared to be a subadult Western Gull (full description in eBird). Just as I set up my camera to document this mega-rarity (County Life Bird for me), a rocket flushed the birds. I lost it in the chaos and the flock landed out of sight. At 2:30, the landfill closed. Hoping that some of these gulls moved to Horsetooth Reservoir, Peter Burke and I drove to the south end. Few gulls were present but we were rewarded by another Mega-rarity: an immature Black-legged Kittiwake at the Spring Canyon Dam. Then, checking out gulls further north, opposite Dixon Dam, a group of assembled birders studied a large Herring-sized gull with a darker gray mantle that looked like an adult Siberian Herring Gull (aka Vega Gull-full description in eBird) until the sun set behind the foothills. So a slow start to the day, and an exciting end. I’m hoping this detailed account will help others view gulls in Larimer County and that folks document and share their observations with the birding community. Good birding and Merry Xmas! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/60B94D9E-59EC-4E38-A64E-0BCC3723F895%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Kittiwake, Larimer
Kittiwake continues in the same location. > On Dec 24, 2018, at 5:58 PM, Peter Burke wrote: > > COBirders, > A photo of the Kittiwake is posted here. Let's hope this one sticks around... > > Merry Christmas! (again) > > Peter > > > Peter Burke > 5590 Spine Rd. #204 Boulder, CO 80301 > (973) 214-0140 > Flickr LinkedIn > > > > > > > >> On Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 2:42 PM Nicholas Komar wrote: >> Peter Burke and I were watching a juv Black-legged Kittiwake at Horsetooth >> Reservoir, Spring Canyon Dam a few minutes ago. Probably still here. >> >> Nick Komar >> Fort Collins CO >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5EA338DF-C4DC-4A6A-8E34-BE958D1B3793%40comcast.net. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BBE62E37-6F74-4597-89D0-6B5DEC709400%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County gull report
Like yesterday, the bulk of the Larimer gull flock was hanging out late this afternoon at Warren Lake, about 5 miles northeast of the county landfill. The gulls present are listed in my eBird checklist (below). One of these may have been Slaty-backed Gull (see low-quality photos by clicking on the link for the eBird checklist). Note that there was no Great Black-backed Gull(s). This species is reported almost daily of late but has never been photographed. If you see it, please make an effort to photograph it for documentation. Thanks. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > eBird Report > > Warren Lake, Larimer, Colorado, US > Dec 26, 2018 3:03 PM - 4:42 PM > Protocol: Stationary > 13 species (+1 other taxa) > > Cackling Goose (Richardson's) (Branta hutchinsii hutchinsii) 20 > Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 60 > Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 1 > Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 300 > California Gull (Larus californicus) 1 > Herring Gull (American) (Larus argentatus smithsonianus) 130 Tally > Iceland Gull (Thayer's) (Larus glaucoides thayeri) 3 Two adult, one juv > Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) 10 > Slaty-backed Gull (Larus schistisagus) 1 Pink legs. I’m unsure of the > species identity. Could be SBGU or maybe a pink-legged fourth-winter LBBG. > Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) 1 > Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid) (Larus argentatus x hyperboreus) 1 > Continuing > Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1 > Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 > Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 1 > > View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50979146 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/D752AA0A-3E09-495E-9AC9-36C97D57DC91%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump
Currently on a pole on West Trilby Road west of Taft Hill Road Nick Komar Fort Collins Colorado > On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:57 AM, 'Birding' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > Any current reports would be appreciated- several parties looking. > > Norm > Sent from my iPhone > > >> On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:22 AM, 'Azz85' via Colorado Birds >> wrote: >> >> Gyrfalcon is back at Taft and Trilby. 11:20. >> Aaron Shipe >> Jeffco >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Dec 29, 2018, at 8:41 AM, David Ely wrote: >>> >>> The gyrfalcon is currently perched on a fence post east of Taft Hill Road >>> about 1/4 mile south of dump entrance. It is about 250 yards east of Taft >>> eating a prey item. 8:40am >>> >>> David Ely and Steve Mlodinow >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Colorado Birds" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJbcbr7-BWSd%3DD5kMvmka6QF%3Dcnf41NVhgBjv0Z0JZ4N%2BSLMUw%40mail.gmail.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/EDAC2CAA-C1C2-4EAB-A195-51ECED75D4B3%40aol.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2E007434-F98E-4CE1-89DF-78C9F826EFE5%40aol.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3AB874DC-5B85-41D9-8761-6DEBE258E139%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loveland CBC on Jan 1
Dear Birders, The Loveland CBC we will be held on Tuesday, January 1. We hope to find many local rarities such as gyrfalcon, and several species of gulls. If you would like to help out, we still have a few teams needing extra eyes, and a 7 mile hiking route in the foothills available for some adventurous counters. If you’re interested in participating, please respond to this email off-line (ie not to Cobirds). Thank you. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Cell/text 970-449-3645 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/00FE9098-5CE2-4488-8A74-D2FB07C36862%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump
Relocated by CBC team (spotted by Joe Kipper) feeding on prey in a field at 71st and Franklin. Flew north. Maybe headed back to West Trilby now. 1:55 pm Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:16 AM, 'loch kilpatrick' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > At 10 o'clock this morning I had the Falcon on the furthers West metal Pole > from Taft Hill near Spring road where the gate is last seen flying towards > the dump have not re located. > > Loch Kilpatrick, parker, co > . > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1211460524.12586234.1546362996513%40mail.yahoo.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0F513B9E-3CD4-4BEF-816A-EA0A1F9DBFA4%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Tundra/Trumpeter Swan South Platte Park
In juvenile swans, black legs = tundra, yellow/green legs = trumpeter. I see black, so yes for Tundra. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Jan 2, 2019, at 1:44 PM, Ben S wrote: > > Hi all - > Found a swan swimming in the South Platte River about 1/4 of a mile south of > mineral bridge at South Platte Park about two hours ago. It was swimming > around, and briefly walked along the shore, but began swimming south. It was > clearly either an immature Trumpeter or Tundra Swan. I am leaning towards > Tundra because of modest size (not too much bigger than a Canada Goose) and > bill shape. Other birds of note was every regular CO species of diver at the > SW end of South Platte Reservoir (the rest was frozen), including 5 > Canvasback and 14 Greater Scaup; as well as the continueing Black Scoter. > Other birds of note were a Prairie Falcon at south platte reservoir, a male > Northern Pintail on the river, a Hairy Woodpecker (heard only), Northern > Shrike, American Pipit (heard), and the continueing American Dipper (heard > only) near the Mineral Bridge. I am fairly sure the swan is a Tundra Swan, > but I will add these pictures so hopefully someone can confirm or refute > this: > > > > > > > > > > And, here is a link to my ebird checklist for more photos/details of the swan > and other birds: > > > > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51223740 (South Platte Reservoir) > > > > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51223859 (South Platte Park -- C470 area) > -- swan pics > > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51223923 (SOuth Platte Park) > > Ben Sampson, > Centennial, CO > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5ef04da3-d185-4eac-b9ce-f7bb1df74d8d%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/79B945F4-7595-4B44-9C4C-9145C20F9343%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Summary for Loveland CBC Jan 1.
The Loveland CBC was held Jan 1, 2019, in frigid temperatures. We had a record high number of participants (66), and observed 100 species (plus 8 additional species during Count Week. New high counts were established for Green-winged Teal (80), Wild Turkey (229), Ferruginous Hawk (8), Herring Gull (300), Brown Creeper (30), American Dipper (29), Song Sparrow (142). Three new species for the Count were: Gyrfalcon, Peregrine Falcon and Carolina Wren. Other rarities included: Mexican Duck-1, Glaucous Gull-2, White-winged Dove-1, Barn Owl-1, Northern Pygmy-Owl -2, Long-eared Owl-2, Short-eared Owl-1, Northern Saw-whet Owl-3, Rock Wren-2, Marsh Wren-1, Eastern Bluebird-4, Northern Mockingbird-1, American Pipit-1, Yellow-rumped Warbler-6, Harris’s Sparrow-1, and Lesser Goldfinch-1. Many thanks to all who supported the count this year. Nick Komar and Denise Bretting Co-compilers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BAC08AD3-FEAC-443D-976E-0CD5C75583EF%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)
A first-cycle Mew Gull was with the gull throng along the north shore of Lake Loveland yesterday at dusk. A seasonally rare Mountain Bluebird was nearby in the trees along the beach. Here is a photo of the gull with a Ring-billed Gull of the same age. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C311006F-CEAC-4141-8A48-AD0F9E38A0A3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C311006F-CEAC-4141-8A48-AD0F9E38A0A3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gulls at Lake Loveland (Larimer)
Hundreds (if not thousands) of gulls arrive each evening to sleep communally in the center of Lake Loveland. They stage on the north shore sandbar until well after sunset. I arrived at North Lake Park today after sundown. A large flock of Bonaparte's Gulls were resting on the water. I counted 110, which was flagged in eBird. Onshore, the flock was mostly California and Ring-billed Gulls with scattered Herring Gulls. I also counted 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (6 adults, 1 second-cycle and 1 first cycle). These are the first immature LBBG I've seen this fall. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/06EBD3E2-FA2A-4CA8-AE73-C38ABFF1F9DB%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Canda Goose or Cackling Goose/Snow Goose hybrid?
These tiny black geese with white heads are thought to be hybrid Ross x Cackling Goose. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:31 PM, Jamie Simo wrote: > > > > I have a similar question with a goose I saw in Frederick on Monday. My > first thought was that it was a blue morph Snow Goose, but the proportions > seem off. Could this be a blue morph Ross's Goose? Or maybe a hybrid of > some sort? Its body is very dark. > > > > > > Jamie Simo > Longmont > >> On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5:08:51 PM UTC-7, Aaron Tucker wrote: >> >> Out at Aurora Reservoir today saw an interesting goose. It appears to be a >> Canada or Cackling goose but is very white. I guess it could be an albino >> but thought I'd see what you all thought. Any ideas? >> >> >> >> Link to first picture. >> >> Link to second picture >> >> It was at the edge of my lens and not in great light. Sorry for the rough >> photos. >> >> Aaron Tucker >> Aurora >> >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/01f69d99-1bba-41f0-a235-4649b72ff24e%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/25D57F1B-4BB2-434F-86CE-1AC11FB2B83E%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Woodcock at Bobcat Ridge (Larimer)
Two American Woodcox are independently being seen right now at Bobcat ridge natural area in the creek between the parking lot in the road to Masonville. Observers are David Wade and Cole Wild Nick Komar Fort Collins Colorado Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/D90948B2-CDAE-4AD6-9018-A7A2F8CE774B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins (Larimer) on 15March2017
Regarding eBird flags, I will play Devils Advocate. Tripping the filter does not imply "rejection" (Derek's word) or dislike (Dave's word) on the part of eBird. Flagged observations are almost certainly welcomed by the eBird team as these unusual observations represent NEW knowledge about bird populations, and eBird is all about characterizing bird populations. Observations that are not flagged add little to current knowledge (but are nonetheless valuable). When I go birding, I like to trip the eBird filters because I know these flagged observations are contributing to NEW knowledge of bird populations. EBird is improving with time. I'm glad the filter caught the early Turkey Vulture. Surely Dave's comment in response to the flag will convince the local reviewer to accept this noteworthy observation. If Derek also eBirded his early tV observation, and if others did as well, and these early reports prove to be more than an anomaly, the filters will eventually be altered to reflect the new reality. However, as Dave points out, the real anomaly -the misplaced Marsh Wren- was missed by eBird as being unusual. This is because the man-made filters are by necessity regional, referring to an entire County, or part of a county. Eventually, I believe that eBird will be able to convert to site-specific computer-generated filters. If a filter is tripped when an observation is rare (say, with 5% probability or less), and there are 100 checklists submitted per week for a site (roughly 5000 checklists total), then there would be enough data for the computer to determine which observations are unusual for each week. Currently, Grandview Cemetery has 635 checklists. So the moral of the story is this: if you don't like the man made filters in eBird, submit more complete checklists to eBird. If we all did this, we could convert to an unbiased computer-generated filter system sooner rather than later. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2017, at 7:19 PM, Derek Hill wrote: > > eBird should probably not reject your Turkey Vulture sighting. I was standing > in the yard in Fort Collins approximately 5:17pm on Thursday 9 March 2017 > when a big dark teetering bird cruising at quite low altitude caught my eye. > It was my FOS TV and I was a bit surprised to see this bird so early. I > wasn't sure if it was early or 'on time,' as I'm used to seeing them year > round back home. I bet our birds, Dave, claimed the primo roost spots in > FOCO. Early bird gets the worm(shaped roosting limb). > > Don't forget to check battery level and presence of memory card before > birding! I'm sure your MAWR photos would've been great. One day, maybe photos > will instantly be lifted to cloud storage as they're taken. > > Good birding and happy springtime, > > Derek Hill > Fort Collins > kingle...@yahoo.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/95940295-a163-47c9-9908-165419d1a9b6%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/76183434-F60A-4FAB-821A-EC7D8E241E9C%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Possible Gilded Flicker, Fort Collins
I photographed a Flicker last Wednesday evening at the feeder behind the discovery museum in Fort Collins that seems to have traits of Gilded flicker. Whether this turns out to be Colorado's first Gilded Flicker, normally a resident of riparian habitat and desert in Arizona, or not remains to be seen. Elements in the tail, the back and wings and head suggested Gilded Flicker although the head pattern is somewhat confusing. It might be a hybrid between Gilded and red shafted flicker but even in that case I think it's mostly gilded. Here's a photo. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7764ED36-56BA-4FC7-A7FC-78AC646A7570%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Sent from my iPhone Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7764ED36-56BA-4FC7-A7FC-78AC646A7570%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County Gulls (Great Black-backed Gull)
I visited the local gull hotspot this evening (5:45-7 pm) and was not disappointed, as 800 gulls lounged on the mudflats and shallow waters of Horseshoe Lake's southwest corner, located in northeast Loveland, just west of Boyd Lake State Park. Most (95%) of these gulls are staging adult California Gulls which will eventually move out to a nearby nesting colony, either in Jackson or Weld County. Today, there were about 35 (4%) Herring Gulls, many in adult breeding plumage. There were 8 (1%) Lesser Black-backed Gulls, half of which were in adult breeding plumage, and half immature of various ages. Amazingly, there were only 2 Ring-billed Gulls, which apparently have moved out in search of greener pastures, literally. And last, but certainly not least, was a first-cycle Great Black-backed Gull. One had been reported here about a month ago which I had missed, so I was especially happy to see it. A photo of this monster of a gull is below, on the right, with Herring and California Gulls to its left. There was no sign of the first spring Mew Gull or the adult Franklin's Gull which have been tripping the eBird rarity filter all month. You can view these birds through a telescope from a city utility easement just north of the inlet canal. I parked on a side street to the west, across Monroe St. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2D3E1E92-D207-4A84-9A7F-9D0F385F95F7%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2D3E1E92-D207-4A84-9A7F-9D0F385F95F7%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Curlew Sandpiper (Kiowa County)
Folks, Cole Wild asked me to post this. On Thursday, while leading a Grouse tour for a group of visiting birders, they discovered a first-spring female Curlew Sandpiper at Neenoshe Reservoir in Kiowa County. Attempts to refind it today were unsuccessful. The finder was Susan Scott. The bird was identified by Ed Harper and Cole, based on a bird similar to non-breeding Dunlin with vertical dark streaks on lower flanks and all white rump in flight. If anyone is birding at Neenoshe, please report back if you refind this North American mega rarity. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/76C23B20-F010-4222-BBD1-3199C5B4CCDF%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Forester/Common Terns out at Cherry Creek Marina
Aaron et al., Any hint of orange in legs and bill would indicate Forster's Tern. Adults in breeding plumage have almost completely white (frosty) wingtips. Subadults still have black in wingtips. The ratio of Forster's to Common Terns during spring migration is roughly 100:1. Common Terns are very UNcommon. :-) Good birding, Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2017, at 11:21 AM, Aaron Tucker wrote: > > Greetings, > > Saw a couple terns out at the Marina this morning and was wondering if anyone > could help with an ID. > > They are Tern's with black caps and reddish/orange legs. They have a black > spot on the end of their orange beaks. One of them has black wing-tips while > the other seem to be white. It's possible they are one of each I guess. One > has very vibrant orange (really more reddish) legs while the other one seem > typically orange. > > Unfortunately I don't have a way to upload my photos till I get home tonight > late but I was hoping someone else saw them out there this morning. > > Photos tonight, thanks for any help. > > Aaron Tucker > Aurora CO > > P.S. Northern Parula is still out there at Pelican Point > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/554f38dd-dd2e-4846-a901-cb09f67ca5c5%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/049C8783-34AF-433E-A479-99ADADA7B46F%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Glaucous-winged Gull, Larimer County - Horseshoe Reservoir, Apr 30, 2017
> An immature large Gull was at Horseshoe Reservoir, Larimer County tonight at > dusk. It appeared to be a first cycle Glaucous-winged Gull, presumably the > same individual reported yesterday at Union Reservoir, about 15 miles south. > Photos by Austin Hess are available online at > http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S3644408. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/77430BED-A697-480B-97DA-DF1A2F08595E%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Piping plover at Boyd Lake (Larimer)
Piping plover is still at the same location northwest side of Boyd lake this morning. State Park fee required. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 9:57 PM, Walter Wehtje wrote: > > I just wanted to add to this posting. > > Nick Komar and I were birding at the north end of Boyd Lake State Park in > Larimer County this evening when I spotted a male Piping Plover feeding in > the mud flats. I showed the bird to Nick, but it flew off before we were able > to photograph it. Nick relocated it after sunset on the west side of the lake > below the northmost parking lot in the park. We had distant looks at the bird > from across the lake, but the light had gone by the time we drove around to > the west side of the lake to try and get a better look a the bird. given > north winds and predicted rain, it may stay the night. > > The bird was a nice adult male with a broad black chest band. I didn't see > any color bands on its legs. > > Other species present included two Black-bellied Plovers in alternate > plumage, five Semi-palmated Plovers, a Long-billed Curlew, two Bonaparte's > gulls and two Cassin's Kingbirds. > > Walter Wehtje > Fort Collins, CO > >> On Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 8:50:15 PM UTC-6, Walter Wehtje wrote: >> I just found a piping plover at the north end of Boyd Lake. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f97b4ce4-f08e-4650-8784-db2d0d8eb9b8%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/E1591477-39B0-438A-843E-99B318741BC3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Snowy Plover (Larimer) continues at Cobb Lake
The snowy plover first reported last night at Cobb lake in Wellington (Larimer County) is still present, although it is very far away working the shoreline in the northeast corner. Viewed from CR56. Telescope required. Also present: Herring Gull - 1 subadult Long-billed Dowitchet-4 Forster's Tern- 5 Nick Komar Fort Collins Co Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/91B408F9-615F-42A3-ABB4-52069F27FD7F%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher #2, Larimer County
This evening I birded with Dave Wade and Austin Hess in Larimer County's premier grassland habitat along CR5. The 5-mile stretch of road that parallels I25 between the Buckeye and Carr exits was pretty quiet until Dave spotted a thrasher and a pair of Northern Mockingbirds hanging around the one abandoned homestead. Inspection of the thrasher revealed an out-of-range Curve-billed Thrasher, the second one this month reported for Larimer County! Photo attached. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/87347E85-065F-4D3F-96CE-998E3C1291D5%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/87347E85-065F-4D3F-96CE-998E3C1291D5%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Union Reservoir update (Weld)
This evening I visited Union Reservoir, hoping to see recently reported Common and Arctic Tern and Snowy Plover. After a sweep of the northeast shore following the county roads, at first I had struck out, finding none of the target birds. Then I returned to the north end and was able to locate the pair of snowy plovers, both of which appear to be males. Other birds of interest were two Black Terns sitting on buoys in the middle of the reservoir as well as a black-necked stilt and straggling marbled godwit further east along the shoreline. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CDC4AC85-8A2A-4ACC-AC29-1204B3BAFE84%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Wood Thrush, Larimer County
A singing Wood Thrush was reported this morning by visiting birder Timothy Guida at Lory State Park (fee area), at Soldier Canyon Cove. I refound it this afternoon and audio-recorded the song, which can be accessed at www.xeno-canto.org/375498. I should point out that I searched for an hour before hearing this bird, which eventually sang for about 15 minutes. I never did see it. It sang from dense shrubs along the wooded creek a few yards from the shoreline of Horsetooth Reservoir. Parking is close by, at the Soldier Canyon Group Picnic Area. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1AA5D073-F0D1-4E6D-B4AE-19CFACE0D413%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] While Ibis new location
The White Ibis has moved further east across Lowell Boulevard to the pond with the swim beach and the Heronry. island. It is visible on the west side of the island in a Russian olive tree from Lowell Boulevard. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/14B3D704-88CB-42BB-9102-BAD1EE1EED9B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Morgan County
Cole Wild reports a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher along Hwy 34 at the old rest area by the turn off to Jackson Lake on Thursday Aug 3. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0BAB84B7-67A1-4AF8-9E10-C7CF0A8CEFED%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Two LITTLE GULLS at Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo County)
Both juv Little Gulls still foraging over east end of Pueblo Reservoir 7-7:30 pm. Nick Komar et al Fort Collins CO > On Aug 16, 2017, at 6:33 PM, Brandon wrote: > > I am looking at the two juvenile Little gulls from the picnic shelter near > the south shore headquarters building as of 6:30pm at Pueblo Reservoir. > > On Wednesday, August 16, 2017, Dale Adams wrote: > > Continuing at south marina at 5:30 pm. Boat scared them up and they flew > > east toward dam. > > > > Dale and Joel Adams > > Fremont County > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "Colorado Birds" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > > To view this discussion on the web visit > > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/582f0584-2290-43bc-b6cd-b8862a195fe7%40googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > Brandon K. Percival > Pueblo West, CO > Sent from my Android > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA%2BXeEuWYKVGUCFvpUQYkYf8RZbgzN8zNOprHzKeyBFGjjw-7Nw%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2D660191-804C-4518-8D98-7692490383B0%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Swallow-tailed Kite continues at Lamar
Just wrapped up our WFO field trip in Lamar where 8 of us searched the skies over the Willow Creek Park vicinity for one hour (in four groups of 2). It was finally spotted high over the parking lot at the Willow Creek swimming pool. We searched through several groups of Mississippi Kites (over 200 birds). See photo. Nick Komar Fort Collins (currently in Pueblo) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/DE075250-A828-4AF5-A329-420142297F8A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/DE075250-A828-4AF5-A329-420142297F8A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Mourning Dove X Eurasian Collared Dove? Aurora, Arapahoe County.
Connie, this looks like 100% Mourning Dove (i.e. not a hybrid), with perhaps some minor pigment issues causing the gray elements to be especially bright. I say perhaps because the splotchiness and bright gray elements might be a normal feature of fresh molt. The gray crown is also a male feature. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 4, 2017, at 11:58 AM, zbluehe...@gmail.com wrote: > > Was it only a matter of time? Has anyone else seen something like this? > > Looks like a Mourning Dove X Eurasian Collared Dove. Found by my sis, Lauren > Burke in my Aurora, Arapahoe County yard yesterday. > > Connie Kogler > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/520A29B2-31E3-4E1D-B0C4-6EACB3F294BC%40gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/520A29B2-31E3-4E1D-B0C4-6EACB3F294BC%40gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > Connie > Shenandoah on Smoky Hill > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/520A29B2-31E3-4E1D-B0C4-6EACB3F294BC%40gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BDD58007-3DF1-4A8D-8DBC-869B75AB119F%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Mourning Dove X Eurasian Collared Dove? Aurora, Arapahoe County.
Just saw the additional photos of this bird on the Birding Colorado Facebook page, and there the appearance of a pale collar is more evident, so I now see why the hybrid theory is being proposed. One question is which Streptopelia species would be the other parent, and would this be a first generation hybrid, or a second generation back cross with Mourning Dove. Interesting bird. Thanks for posting. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 4, 2017, at 3:20 PM, Nicholas Komar wrote: > > Connie, this looks like 100% Mourning Dove (i.e. not a hybrid), with perhaps > some minor pigment issues causing the gray elements to be especially bright. > I say perhaps because the splotchiness and bright gray elements might be a > normal feature of fresh molt. The gray crown is also a male feature. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins CO > >> On Sep 4, 2017, at 11:58 AM, zbluehe...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Was it only a matter of time? Has anyone else seen something like this? >> >> Looks like a Mourning Dove X Eurasian Collared Dove. Found by my sis, Lauren >> Burke in my Aurora, Arapahoe County yard yesterday. >> >> Connie Kogler >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/520A29B2-31E3-4E1D-B0C4-6EACB3F294BC%40gmail.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/520A29B2-31E3-4E1D-B0C4-6EACB3F294BC%40gmail.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> Connie >> Shenandoah on Smoky Hill >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/520A29B2-31E3-4E1D-B0C4-6EACB3F294BC%40gmail.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BDD58007-3DF1-4A8D-8DBC-869B75AB119F%40comcast.net. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/25355B91-2F45-4A75-BE92-00B5133FF430%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler at Grandview Cemetery (Fort Collins, Larimer)
The Warbler flock continues this morning at Grandview Cem in Fort Collins, including both the Townsend's warbler and the Blackburnian warbler. Thanks to Dave for posting. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 28, 2017, at 6:27 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > I was in Windsor scouting a field trip that occurs tomorrow with the > ornithology class at Front Range Community College when I got a phone call > from Joe Mammoser about a tantalizing empid flycatcher he had just seen at > Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Joe said the bird disappeared when the > weed-whipping crew arrived and he never got a definitive look. But I decided > to head that way to check my patch. > > > Upon arrival, the general area of the northeastern corner of the cemetery > along Grandview Avenue (formally Section 11 on the cemetery map) was alive > with birds. At least 25, maybe more, yellow-rumps were zooming about as if > being tortured by electric current. Mixed in were a handful of Ruby-crowned > Kinglets, a few orange-crowns, a Plumbeous Vireo, a Western Wood-Pewee and > lots of local riffraff like Black-capped Chickadees, Red-breasted Nuthatches, > a few White-breasted Nuthatches and a Downy Woodpecker. Sorting thru each > individual for a potential "Waldo", I got a brief glimpse of what I thought > was a Blackburnian Warbler. The group was roaming wildly from tree to tree > and I followed it thru the neighborhood and back into Section 11 for over an > hour. The Blackburnian showed itself again and I managed some terrible but > voucher photographs (high in the tree, overcast sky, moving fairly fast, low > light, you name it - definitely not a studio session with umbrellas, > preselected Rocky Mountain fall color background and squeeky toy to elicit a > fun reaction). > > I called Joe back and he made it all the way across town. We walked the > quiet cemetery and were heading to our cars when we got into what I was sure > was the right group of birds again. This was south of the entry bridge along > the ditch and then moving east into Section 10 and north over the old stone > office building. Joe spotted the Blackburnian, we saw it interact somewhat > agonistically with a pale Townsend's, and we also saw a Cassin's Vireo in the > flock. Then just like that, they were gone. They are probably in the area. > Not sure about the chances of finding them tomorrow morning but the "marker" > birds are yellow-rumps and the western wood-pewee which is giving an > alternate vocalization from its "song". The Blackburnian chip note is > metallic but not as sharp as a typical Townsend's, given only very > infrequently, but once you get onto it, is helpful in locating the bird amid > the chaos of motion from its cohorts. > > > Key field marks: "normal" proportions (i.e. tail not short like Tennesee, not > long like Yellow-rumped), wings black with bold white wingbars, back striped, > crown somewhat striped, auricular patch darker than surrounding yellow, head > with lots of pale yellow (supercillium, lore and malar), upper breast and > throat color is a "glowing" yellow with just a tinge of orange, feint stripes > on the flanks, undertail white. And then there's the call note. > > > > > > > > Dave Leatherman > > Fort Collins > > > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/SN1PR0601MB16150ADC0ED1792D4288CBB5C17E0%40SN1PR0601MB1615.namprd06.prod.outlook.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B827305A-2C99-4B5F-A537-3EA0A5131B1B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] 2nd winter Glaucous-winged Gull (?) South Platte Reservoir (Arapahoe county)
Ben, it is my sense that Herring x GW hybrids are more likely than Pure GW Gull in Colorado. This bird seems to have a lot of GWGU in it (for example, the white secondary skirt due to long secondary feathers), the for a pure GWGU in its second winter, I would expect paler primaries and a mostly dark bill. A retarded 3rd winter is another possibility. But, I think the best solution to this puzzle is 2nd winter hybrid (aka Cook Inlet Gull). Interesting bird. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Jan 10, 2019, at 4:59 PM, Ben S wrote: > > Hi all - > > I saw this bird back on the evening of Tuesday, the 8th, sorry for the late > notice. At the time I had assumed it was an immature Herring or Thayer's > Gull. I am not good at IDing immature gulls, so I uploaded some pictures to a > Whatbird ID forum. To my suprise, a moderator responded that it could well be > a Glaucous-winged 2nd winter. This bird was on the ice with Ring-billed, > Herring, and a Thayer's Gull. Female Black Scoter was also present. Since it > is a rarity in Colorado, I was just hoping for a confirmation or rejection on > the Glaucous-winged ID before I enter it as such into ebird. Here are a > couple photos: > > > > > > > > > > > Also, here's a link to my ebird list, with more pictures of the possible > Glaucous-winged Gull, as well as some pretty good pics of the Black Scoter: > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51485423 > > > Ben Sampson > Centennial, CO > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9bf1f395-f303-46ac-a61b-a56772ef8e69%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/21835B22-E326-4682-8A2C-F068DE9D5860%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose (Weld)
Still present this morning at east edge of Milavec Reservoir, Frederick. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7C0962DD-4FAB-4567-B2F7-98A97E4E96F7%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barnacle Goose, Weld - yes
Cole Wild asked me to post that he and a dozen other birders are currently watching the Barnacle Goose at Milavec Reservoir in Frederick. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2CDD7028-C480-4359-9D0C-AD63D610590A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Glaucous-winged Gull Larimer yes
The adult Glaucous-winged Gull is currently at Warren lake in Fort Collins,Larimer County. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B8C71B3C-0670-4C2D-B027-B33904F2515B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose, Weld
Peter Gent spotted the Pink-footed Goose at Milavec Res, Frederick this morning, for the CFO goose id workshop. Nick Komar At Milavec -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B263B468-DDD5-479B-A126-354B2CE248D8%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Harris's Hawk, Fort Collins
Still present. Same spot. Thanks Nathan! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Mar 16, 2019, at 8:26 AM, Nathan Pieplow wrote: > > I saw the Harris's Hawk just now in Fort Collins. From the intersection of > Ziegler and William Neal Parkway I drove east across the bridge toward the > gravel plant, then south to the end of the frontage road. The bird was 200 > yards east, perched in the trees at the southeast corner of the truck parking > area. It flew just as I started writing this; I didn't see which direction. > > This is my first encounter with this individual after 5-6 tries this year and > last. Glad it has stuck around. > > Nathan Pieplow > Boulder > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFhaDVLd7Hyu%3DenfBCjrDzEediHuh%2BiMjcRtn_YN6QmiXFq6vQ%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/D67A0955-4F93-4634-9F1E-CD3AFEA5B779%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Windsor Lake gulls (Larimer)
Windsor Lake (Fort Collins, Larimer) continues to attract great gulls. This evening (now), I am seeing one each of Great Black-backed (adult), Glaucous (immature), Franklin’s (adult), small numbers of Iceland and California, and lots of Herring, Ring-billed. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BC1606EE-D15E-4979-B175-07347C427A0E%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Warren Lake (not Windsor Lake)
My apologies all. My post to COBIRDS yesterday referred to Warren Lake, not Windsor Lake. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/783FCEF0-885D-4298-B151-02A6956A22BD%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Horseshoe Lake gulls (Larimer County)
Gulls have returned to Horseshoe Lake in northeast Loveland. In the southwest lobe of the lake this evening (5-6:30 pm) there were about a thousand gulls, almost all adults. Rough numbers were 800 California Gulls, 200 Ring-billed Gulls, 10 Herring Gulls, 7 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 1 Great Black-backed Gull and 1 Iceland (Thayer’s) Gull. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/93746D66-66D9-426C-9CCB-D86A39732DDF%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Great Black-backed Gull, Horsetooth Reservoir, Larimer
Currently viewing Great Black backed Gull at south end of Horsetooth Reservoir with Joe Kipper. Large gull, larger than Herring, with dark black back and long legs. Also one beautiful first year Glaucous Gull. Nick Komar, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CADC19C0-009D-43F8-9E18-54E818637F9E%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: ID help requested - Spatula hybrid - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)
Blue-winged Teal can have bright red eyes (see photos on Birds-eye App). Looks good for BWTE x northern shoveler. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Mar 25, 2019, at 2:59 AM, 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > I’ve never seen a cinnamon teal with a crescent on its face. I would go > towards blue winged teal. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 24, 2019, at 9:09 PM, joe.kippe...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> I agree with Michael... >> The red eye also leads me to think that Cinnamon Teal is in the mix >> somewhere. Shovelers have yellow eyes and Blue Winged Teal have black eyes, >> so I don't see where else the red eye could come from. Also, Blue-winged >> Teal x Shoveler hybrids normally don't have rusty flanks. I would call it a >> Cinnamon Teal x Northern Shoveler hybrid, but that's just my opinion. I have >> no idea whether it's possible for all three species to be a part of this >> birds background. >> I love hybrids - thanks for the photo! >> Joe Kipper >> Fort Collins >> >>> On Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 2:47:21 PM UTC-6, John Shenot wrote: >>> This morning at 10:30 there was a hybrid duck in the big NW pond at >>> Cottonwood Hollow, the pond with the bench and interpretive sign >>> overlooking it. I added photos to my eBird checklist: >>> https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54174768. >>> >>> This is probably a common hybrid but I know next to nothing about hybrids. >>> It seems to me that we (birders) just assume that if a bird has familiar >>> traits of two species, it must be a hybrid of those two species. But this >>> individual has traits (I think) of Northern Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal, and >>> Blue-winged Teal. I'd be very appreciative if somebody could explain, >>> offline if necessary, why it is in fact an AxB and not an AxC or BxC. Or >>> perhaps it is unidentifiable. If I knew the answer I wouldn't be asking... >>> >>> John Shenot >>> Fort Collins, CO >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1b2bc2fc-a613-41ba-9deb-50d98e20fc6f%40googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/59ABC0F9-1A37-429C-8FEF-0DF5628929CA%40aol.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8AFB93F8-72E4-46CD-AFDE-1EFCF77A834E%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: ID help requested - Spatula hybrid - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)
Check out photos online for Australasian Shoveler. Adult male has a white facial crescent. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Mar 25, 2019, at 3:50 PM, Sean Walters > wrote: > > Well, taking that idea a step further, I have seen a few male Northern > Shovelers with limited "white-face-crescents" (they were barely present in > the birds I can recall). Birds of North America states (for Alternate I, male > NOSH) > > Head and neck black with iridescent green medially. Some birds show a partial > white crescent on face similar in shape and location to that found on adult > male Blue-winged Teal. > > Here are a few examples of birds displaying varying amounts of this > > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S53783523 > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50151354 > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43315377 > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S15844033 > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S26835905 > > Maybe there is a white-face-crescent gene hiding in Northern Shoveler. > > Sean Walters > Fort Collins, CO > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAErW0v72Bj2TtLEdDVbV6g3vHY7DHn82gw-zz080HKYqsq6Nwg%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/DB8178ED-32F8-4DA8-8837-7C6F8297149A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon , Larimer
Andy Bankert is looking at a probable drake American Wigeon at Cobb Lake unit of Wellington State Wildlife Area (South Pond) Nick Komar (The messenger) Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B9FD3975-BAF9-4F85-BF8A-C46A5915366C%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] No sign of Tufted Duck, RMNP Larimer
I hiked 1 mile up the Cub Lake trail with Scott Rashid just now and found the ponds with Mallards, etc. Alas, no Tufted Duck was visible. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/41D3F4FE-3FE1-44F3-978A-BA9F1052E176%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer gulls (adult Glaucous-winged Gull)
Andy Bankert and I visited Horseshoe Lake in Loveland yesterday evening. We observed more than 1500 gulls in the mudflats of the southwest corner, easily scoped from city property along Monroe Avenue. Species breakdown was: Glaucous-winged Gull - 1 adult (looks like same bird that visited Larimer in December and January) Nelson’s Gull (hybrid Herring x Glaucous) - 1 imm. Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 ad. Iceland Gull - 8 (half adults, half immatures) Herring Gull - 10 Ring-billed Gull - 100 Franklin’s Gull - 300 California Gull - 1200 Also of note at the north end of the Lake, in the farm pond, there was a drake Mexican Duck. See eBird checklists for photos. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8EF8739F-C13E-41F3-9042-4319680883A0%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hooded Warbler (Washington County)
Migrants started off slow at Last Chance Rest Area in Washington County when my group of 5 birders arrived around 10:15 this morning. After 30 minutes of grackles and house sparrows in the grove, things picked across the street, with the highlight being a calling Hooded Warbler (photo below). Full list on eBird. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/217454C5-AECC-46DF-B4DE-5976BB67F0F4%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Nick Komar Fort Collins (currently in Kansas) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/217454C5-AECC-46DF-B4DE-5976BB67F0F4%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Summer Tanager (Prowers)
My group of 5 birders spent an hour at Melody Tempel Grove in northwest Prowers County (north of Lamar) just now. Very birdy but few unexpected species, nothing rare (per eBird). A molting first spring male Summer Tanager was the highlight. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO (currently in Wiley CO) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/76002879-1D4E-4F30-979C-040EF291CBDF%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chukar etc (Delta County)
This afternoon while counting birds for the eBird Global Big Day Walter Wehtje, Irene Fortune and I visited Escalante Canyon in Delta County. Walter will be leading a field trip there for the CFO convention, which will be held June 13-19, so we were scouting as well. The highlights in the canyon included a silent Black Phoebe at the Gunnison River boat launch, and a calling Chukar about 4 miles from US50, north of the road opposite the west edge of a series of alfalfa fields. A mile further west, at the old cabin (Escalante Canyon SWA), we encountered a quiet flock of Warblers and Vireos in the Cottonwoods. One of these may have been a Lucy’s Warbler, but our view of it was too brief to be sure. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B5A4F931-25C0-4167-BAFF-A238363514C3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Vaux’s Swift, Fort Collins
At about 7:35 pm this evening I saw and heard a Vaux’s Swift, foraging in close proximity to a Chimney Swift. Both were vocalizing. Compared to the Chimney Swift, the Vaux’s was smaller, thinner winged, and its call notes were sweeter, thinner and higher pitched. These were part of a larger flock of Swifts and swallows foraging low over the ponds at the west end of Lee Martinez Park just north of downtown Fort Collins (Larimer County). I plan to return tomorrow evening and will report back if I refind it. No video or audio documentation was obtained, but I will be ready for it tomorrow. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5B8374FA-CC44-418B-BC1D-890AD61F553E%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] CFO Annual Meeting and Convention redux
I am one of the 160 plus birders who experienced the wonder and beauty of western Colorado and its avifauna in and around Montrose this past weekend during the Colorado Field Ornithologists Annual Convention. Conventioneers attended a total of 42 field trips, with 22 trip leaders. Roughly 200 checklists submitted to eBird recorded 178 species, including local specialties such as Gambel’s Quail, Black Swift, Gray Vireo, Pinyon Jay, Canada Jay, Purple Martin, Black-throated and Sagebrush Sparrows, Scott’s Oriole, Bobolink, Black-throated Gray Warbler and Grace’s Warbler. Additional rarities included Burrowing Owl and Franklin’s Gull in Delta County, Sandhill Cranes in Gunnison County and high-elevation Rock Wren and Cooper’s Hawk in San Juan County, and White-winged Dove. Perhaps the most cherished bird sighting was a family group of 8 Western Screech-Owls (see photos by Diana Beaty on the CFO Facebook page). At the Banquet, the food was excellent and the entertainment was even better. Nathan Pieplow, author of the Peterson Guides to Bird Sounds of Eastern and Western North America, shared his insights into the vocabulary of birds. Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright were honored with CFOs lifetime achievement award. And the CFO’s slate of officers passed the torch to a new slate of officers, including yours truly. To wrap this up, I would like to thank our outgoing CFO leadership for their years of service to the organization and the birding community-outgoing officers include David Gillilan (President), Christy Carello (VP), Micheal Kiessig (Treasurer), Wendy Wibbens (Secretary), and Directors Christian Nunes and Jason St Pierre. The CFO Board welcomes new Directors Diana Beaty, Walter Wehtje, Stephanie Pitt and Julie Frost, and new Officers Irene Fortune (Treasurer) and Peter Burke (Secretary). Current Board members Gloria Nikolai and Nick Komar assume new officer roles of VP and President, respectively. As your new President, I would like to hear from you. If you have comments, concerns or new ideas on how to improve CFO and the Colorado Birding experience in general, or specific feedback from this convention (or any other aspect of CFO such as the journal, website, County Birding web page, CFO Facebook page, CBRC, grants program, field trips and workshops, etc), please email your comments to me (reply to this email or contact me through the website cobirds.org). Sincerely yours, Nick Komar CFO President Ps. If you value the discussion and information provided through COBIRDS and you are not yet a member of CFO, please consider joining. Details at cobirds.org. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/E1D2CABE-7E0C-4D3E-B9B5-53DDD077713F%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] RFI: Burrowing Owls to ethically view from a road.
Joe, a popular viewing spot is Coyote Ridge Natural Area in Larimer. The owls are nesting 30 from the walking/biking trail, about a quarter mile from the parking lot. They have 7 youngsters. Nick > On Jun 24, 2019, at 5:32 PM, Joe Roller wrote: > > > Birders: > An ethical friend wants to show kids Burrowing Owls & photograph them from a > vehicle. Any help appreciated. Please respond to my email address. Thanks. > Joe Roller > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJpZcUBC59DdftivmBrRUneQGSAZsuLNPRgs9CgLETEbYCArFg%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8298F67C-7C09-4D6B-9360-64F961AC3A08%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Groove-billed Ani
Currently being photographed and audio recorded by about 30 birders, same location. Nick Komarfort collinsOn September 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM Peter Burke wrote: COBirders,I've posted a photo of the Groove-billed Ani found and quickly reported (thanks Jason!) by Jason Bidgood. The bird was easily viewable from the bike path along Sand Creek, although others were able to gain access from the other side of the creek.I certainly wasn't expecting to get a life bird this weekend!Good luck to those who chase and thanks again to Jason and Kathy Dunning for getting the word out this morning!PeterPeter Burke7988 James Court Niwot, CO 80503(973) 214-0140Flickr LinkedIn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CACjv0GaP9EMrsn8tQUYq1umLM9d5-LBjJHW6xpkWmeu5CEM5sw%40mail.gmail.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1699791058.765960.1567975685301%40connect.xfinity.com.
