[cobirds] County List updated
COBirders, The Lifetime (vertical) county lists have been updated and are available on the CFO website. The horizontal list will be updated by early next week if not sooner. Please let me know if you find any errors. http://cfo-link.org/birding/county_reports.php - Mark Peterson Colorado Springs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Rare Bird Alert for Colorado June 5, 2009
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date:June 5, 2009 e-mail: r...@cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, June 5, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report. RED-THROATED LOON (Fremont) NEOTROPIC CORMORMANT (Bent) Green Heron (Boulder) GLOSSY IBIS (Fremont) SWALLOW-TAILED KITE (Douglas) Caspian Tern (Moffat) White-winged Dove (Boulder, Huerfano) LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montrose) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Delta, Mesa) Eastern Phoebe (Fremont) Chestnut-sided Warbler (Weld) Ovenbird (Boulder, El Paso, La Plata) Northern Waterthrush (Boulder) SCARLET TANAGER (*Boulder) Fox Sparrow (Boulder, Gunnison) EASTERN MEADOWLARK (Larimer) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county, and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Bent County: --An immature NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was reported by Duane Nelson on the south side of Adobe Creek Reservoir on June 1. To reach the site drive west on CR UU from CR 10. Boulder County: --Dunning reported that the male SCARLET TANAGER has returned to Gregory Canyon on May 28. It was seen on the Gregory Canyon Trail in Boulder about 100 yards further uphill from pole #50. On June 4, Boswell reported that the SCARLET TANAGER was still in the area. --Floyd reported a Green Heron at Walden Ponds in Boulder on May 30. --Fox Sparrows were reported by Szeliga at Brainard Lake on May 31. --At Greenlee Preserve in Lafayette, Floyd reported a Northern Waterthrush on June 1. --A White-winged Dove was reported by Sumner in the Gunbarrel area of Boulder on June 1. You might try looking for the bird in Gunbarrel Commons Park which is west of 63rd St between Nottingham Gate and Gunbarrel Ave. This could be the White-winged Dove that Pieplow has been hearing. --An Ovenbird was seen by Frye on Old Saint Vrain Road in Lyons on June 3. Delta County: --2 pair of American Three-toed Woodpeckers were reported by Garrison near Stevens Gulch Road north of Paonia on May 29. Walk up 718 Road south of Hubbard Road and look around. Douglas County: --A single SWALLOW-TAILED KITE was reported by Brody flying over Franktown in a SW direction on May 31. El Paso County: --A singing Ovenbird was reported by Elwonger on the hillside south of the gate to Seven Falls in South Cheyenne Canyon Park in Colorado Springs on June 1. Fremont County: --Moss reported on May 30 that Eastern Phoebes are nesting by the old sewer plant on the Canon City Riverwalk near the Sell's Lake trailhead. --Peterson reported that the RED-THROATED LOON found by Rich Miller on May 19 at Brush Hollow Reservoir continues at least through June 3. --A GLOSSY IBIS was reported by Peterson in Florence on June 3. Gunnison County: --Fox Sparrows were reported by Powers in Willow Meadows of Crested Butte on May 31. Huerfano County: --A White-winged Dove was reported by Jensen in La Veta on June 3. It is being seen in trees and lawns of West Francisco Street near the bridge off of Oak Street. La Plata County: --Morris found an Ovenbird under Scrub Oak on the east end of Pastorius Reservoir on May 30. Larimer County: --An EASTERN MEADOWLARK was reported by Komar in Loveland in a field south of 18th St where Dotsero dead ends on June 1. Mesa County: --Zerbi reported an American Three-toed Woodpecker at the parking lot of the Mesa Top Trail on May 30. Moffat County: --A Caspian Tern was reported by Luke at Perch Pond on May 31. Perch Pond is halfway between Craig and Meeker on Hwy 13. Montrose County: --Dexter reported that LESSER NIGHTHAWKS have returned to the Nucla sewer ponds on May 31. Weld County: --At Crow Valley on May 31, Freiberg reported a Chestnut-sided Warbler. The DFO field trip for Saturday, June 6 will be to Prospect Ponds in Fort Collins led by Dave Leatherman (daleather...@msn.com). Meet the leader at 0730 at Prospect Ponds Natural Area parking lot: from I-25 take Prospect exit in Fort Collins. Proceed west about 2 miles, cross the Poudre River and take the first left on the west side of the river (Sharp Point Drive). Go about 200 yards to the first parking on your left. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and good footwear; please notify Leader if you plan to attend. The DFO field trip for Sunday, June 7 will be to Beaver Brook Trail led by Paul Slingsby (303-422-3728). Meet the Leader at 0700 at I-70 exit 258, the Chief Hosa exit, on the north side of I-70. The Beaver Brook Trail is found by going east downhill on Stapleton Drive (dirt road) in case you miss the Chief Hosa rendezvous. This will be a slow-paced walk of about 5 miles, returning by the Chavez Trail if the narrows by the creek bottom are navigable. Bring a pack with lunch, water and snacks, wear clothing appropriate
[cobirds] Red-Headed Woodpecker Pawnee Grasslands
Hello: On Thursday, June 4th when traveling southbound on CR57 through the Pawnee Grasslands I saw a red-headed woodpecker working its way on the fence posts. We were within 10 minutes of the intersection with Hwy 14. The wildflowers on the grasslands are so spectacular this Spring! Jessie Meschievitz Near Windsor, Weld County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Last day for Alamosa Convention Survey
If you attended the CFO convention and haven't yet filled out our survey, please go here and tell us what you thought! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=exbLxrJEzGN5_2b_2fELHg2Dnw_3d_3d Survey closes tonight at 9:00 pm Connie Kogler BirdsOTheMorning.com AslansOwn.com Loveland, Colorado. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Greg Cnyn, Bldr: no sc tngr but poss KE wrbler
Hi folks-- We were disappointed not to see the Big Red Guy early this morning, but had what I think was a Kentucky warbler skulking in the bathroom area of Gregory Canyon trailhead today. I got one quick look, and heard about 6 songs, none of which sounded like the recordings. The song quality was very similar but the shape of the words was different (shorter, among other things). Phrases contained 4 repetitions. Furthermore they were spaced about 2 minutes apart, so be patient. The bird was bright yellow underneath, olive on top, with strikingly black eyeline contrasting with face throat. That's all I got to register in half a second. Furthermore, deep within the heart of mountain parks is a lusty little ovenbird. With it song echoing off the canyon walls and thick forest, I don't think I ever heard a small bird sing so loudly. Linda (Still a complete novice with eastern warblers) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] 2009 CDOW Habitat Stamp
COBirders, I just received a message from a volunteer at the Colorado Division of Wildlife saying: No Habitat Stamp is needed for SWAs this year, although the message also says anyone purchasing a hunting or fishing licenses will be required to purchase the habitat stamp. Non-license recreationists may still purchase stamps as a way of contributing to wildlife conservation in the state wildlife areas. The CDOW owns 230 State Wildlife Areas currently totalling 370,000 acres, many with excellent birding opportunities, all open to the public (some only seasonally) for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. http://wildlife.state.co.us has information about specific properties. Bill Maynard Colorado Springs Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTMLumvcx2nRnUJPkl52cOvLxUEnWk0qbsa09avnxrpSGIJo5dUqX2/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Re: 2009 CDOW Habitat Stamp
Habitat Stamps will not only not be required for entry into State Wildlife Areas this year (with exception as noted for those buying fishing and hunting licenses) but will no longer be required in the future. The Colo State Legislature passed a bill this year removing the requirement that all persons entering SWA's have a Habitat Stamp as it turned out that the requirement was in conflict with some federal laws pertaining to the spending of federal monies on those areas. Birders and other users of SWA's are still encouraged to purchase Habitat Stamps so we can help DOW purchase habitat that supports wildlife including the birds we enjoy. Additionally the Habitat Stamp pays for search and rescue programs. A Colorado http://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/colorado Wildlifehttp://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/wildlifeHabitat Stamp is no longer required to enter State Wildlife http://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/wildlife Areas. New state legislation has redesigned the Coloradohttp://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/colorado Wildlife http://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/wildlife Habitat Protection Program that provides funding for wildlifehttp://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/wildlifehabitat conservation http://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/conservation. Anyone buying a hunting http://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/hunting or fishing http://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/fishing license in Coloradohttp://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/coloradois still required to purchase a stamp. Non-license buyers may continue to purchase stamps as a way to contribute to wildlife http://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/wildlife conservationhttp://blog.buckrunoutdoors.com/tag/conservation. Purchase of a stamp also provides search-and-rescue benefits. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Bill Maynard ante...@juno.com wrote: COBirders, I just received a message from a volunteer at the Colorado Division of Wildlife saying: No Habitat Stamp is needed for SWAs this year, although the message also says anyone purchasing a hunting or fishing licenses will be required to purchase the habitat stamp. Non-license recreationists may still purchase stamps as a way of contributing to wildlife conservation in the state wildlife areas. The CDOW owns 230 State Wildlife Areas currently totalling 370,000 acres, many with excellent birding opportunities, all open to the public (some only seasonally) for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. http://wildlife.state.co.us has information about specific properties. Bill Maynard Colorado Springs Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTMLumvcx2nRnUJPkl52cOvLxUEnWk0qbsa09avnxrpSGIJo5dUqX2/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Birding Tips For the Front Range
COBirders, Join the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory at Chautauqua Park in Boulder Monday, June 8th, for the first of four lectures in the Chautauqua Nature Forums series. The first presentation will focus on identification tips and practices for beginning birders along the Front Range and begins at 7pm. Lecture schedule: June 15: “Shortgrass Prairie Birds,” Seth Gallagher, RMBO Stewardship Division Director July 20: “The West Mexico Connection,” Arvind Panjabi, International Program Director Aug. 10: “Banded Bird Stories, and How we are Connected More information at: http;//www.rmbo.org Tickets available at: http://www.chautauqua.com/upcoming_events.htm Hope to see you there, Greg Levandoski Biologist, International Program Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 230 Cherry St. Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-482-1707 Ext. 15 http://www.rmbo.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Scarlet Tanager, White-winged Dove, Boulder
Hello all, Walter Szeliga and I birded Gregory Canyon this afternoon. On my way to pick Walter up I walked out my front door and had the White-winged Dove singing on top of my building. At Gregory, we couldn't find the reported possible Kentucky Warbler, but then it was 3:30 PM. When we got to the Scarlet Tanager spot it took a while for the bird to appear, but eventually he showed very well and sang and called for us. Nathan Pieplow Boulder --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Spring migration on the plains and post-breeding wandering
Today Allison Hilf, Dick Schottler, Joe Roller, Glenn Walbek, Paul Differding and I spent time birding on the plains with the following migrants seen. Norma's Grove - Weld County Swainson's Thrush - 7 Dark-eyed Junco - 1!! Crow Valley Campground - Weld County Swainson's Thrush - 50+ Red-eyed Vireo - 1 singing Red-breasted Nuthatch - 1 Akron Golf Course - Morgan County Swainson's Thrush - 6 Yellow-rumped Warbler - 1m Audubon's race Last Chance rest area - Washington county Swainson's Thrush - 3 American Redstart - 1f Black-and-White Warbler - 1f Traill's Flycatcher - 1 NOW for the post-breeding wandering! A Crow Valley Campground today we found a family group of six RED CROSSBILLS! 1 adult male, 1 adult female, 4 immature birds. The birds were hanging out at the north end of the campground. While slow, spring migration still continues. Keep birding your favorite migrant trap! Joey Kellner Littleton, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Osprey Family, Larimer County
Hi Cobirders, My granddaughter and I heard loud chirping and hollering this evening, and she looked up and we saw a young raptor and were able to identify it by an adult flying nearby. It was a very young Osprey. I've been seeing Ospreys around wilson Ave. the Big Thompson River often; however, no one seems to know where the nest might be. Does anyone know of an Osprey nest in this area? (Nick?) (Cole?) Elaine Coley Loveland Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Re: Orchard Oriole at Cherry Creek State Park
Becky, about 6 years ago, for 2 years, A a pair of orchard orioles nested in the big cottonwood tree between the road and Cottonwood pond. So...check for nesting. Karl Stecher Centennial Becky Campbell writes: Cobirders, Yesterday,during a quick lunchtime stop at CCSP, I spotted a male Orchard Oriole in the cottonwoods along the Lake Loop. On a return trip this am, he was in the same location (actually same tree) along with a female. What beautiful birds! Becky Campbell Unincorp. Arapahoe County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
