[cobirds] Re: Chukar in Littleton

[SeEtta Moss]

>
>
> A friend sent me pictures taken a week or so ago in his Littleton
> backyard of a Chukar.  How unusual is this?  Chukar isn't a bird
> that's on my radar.
>
>
Whenever any gamebird (including Chukars and quail) is found outside of
known ranges consideration should include whether it is an escaped species.
As I noted in a post regarding an exotic quail species seen on the southern
Front Range last month, the Colorado Wildlife Commission approved in 2008 a
request from a hunting dog training group to allow the release of privately
owned game birds on State Wildlife Areas as part of hunting dog training
programs.  In the request the group noted that they use "mallard ducks,
chukar, pheasant or bobwhite quail and, many times, trapped wild pigeons or
homing pigeons" in their dog training.  They noted that other hunting groups
would like to release unspecified game birds for dog training also.  The
approval does not restrict the release of game birds to those normally found
in an area.  Clearly some of these game birds will get away and such species
as Chukar  and Bobwhite Quail will be found by birders all over the state in
future years.

Additionally, game birds escape from breeders.  I can attest to this as I
found a Chukar on the east side of Canon City a year or so ago.  After some
investigation, I found that they were being raised by the Colo Dept of
Corrections on their property a mile or so from where I saw this Chukar.  I
have read that Chukar are easy to keep and breed plus a number of hunters
enjoy the challenge they provide in hunting them so they are bred in a
number of locations around the state.  By the way, Chukars are not native to
Colorado-like the big dove that has expanded it's range across most of the
state, they are native to Eurasia.  They were introduced by the CDOW in 1938
on the western slope to feed the desire of hunters for this species.

Additionally, there are some who enjoy raising unusual and exotic
gamebirds.  These can be generally be found anywhere that allows raising
poultry and likely in locations where it is less than legal also.  The odds
are that the Littleton Chukar is an escapee.  I don't know how they taste
but they are members of the partridge family are likely good to eat.

SeEtta Moss
Canon City
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[cobirds] Norma Erickson Weld County

[Norma Erickson]

At my home north of Greeley I have been seeing one and two hummingbirds for the 
past few weeks. Always immature males and females. Mostly Calliopes. Had a 
Broad-tailed for a couple of days. The last couple of days I have a young male 
Rufous. That has liven up the place. He would rather fight than eat. He patrols 
the area and the Calliope is so excited that it flies very close to me and 
feeds two feet in front of me. Wish the season were longer.
Norma Erickson
Weld County
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[cobirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Cherry Creek State Park

[WindyRiver]

The Buff-breasted Sandpiper was at the wetland this morning (9/2) from
8:30am until it flew to the southeast at 8:50am.

Bob Bucknam
Arvada

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[cobirds] Common Poorwills - Douglas Co.

[Kirk Huffstater]

I've been hearing Common Poorwills nearly every evening at my house all summer, 
and now they're calling in the morning as well; I've heard them the past 4 
mornings.  I've also seen them sitting on my asphalt driveway on 3 separate 
evenings in the last 2 weeks; a single bird twice, and 2 birds another time.  
Strangely, I've only heard Common Nighthawks twice this year, both times being 
back in early summer.

Good Birding,

Kirk Huffstater
Castle Rock, CO
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[cobirds] banding

[pygmyowl]

Hi all,

Say, does anyone know who is doing the banding  in the drainage along  St Vrain 
Road off HWY 36 between Lyons and Boulder.

Thanks

Scott Rashid
Estes Park
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[cobirds] Kingbirds on the move - Teller County

[Jeff J Jones]

A walk around Manitou
  Lake (fee - $5) today at noon found many Tyrannus kingbirds, which
historically, we do not get up here outside of fall migration. Both western
kingbirds and eastern kingbirds were in abundance flycatching over the
beaver ponds.

 

In addition, my first (in 21 years) double-crested cormorant at Manitou
Lake! Juvenal plumaged. 

 

Also, found a few lincoln's sparrows, apparently on the move. A few gray
catbirds. Otherwise, the regular fanfare.

 

At my home, north of Woodland Park, a green-tailed towhee continues to hang
out in my shrubs and pond. Lots of broad-tailed and rufous hummers,
occasional cassin's finch, evening grosbeaks, band-tailed pigeons, chipping
sparrows, all three nuthatches, loads of imm juncos and the usual. 

 

Jeff J Jones

(  jjo...@jonestc.com)

Teller County - 8500' - Montane Woodlands

 


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[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch RMBO Banding 2 Sep 2009

[brian_gibb...@juno.com]

Hi Cobirders

NOTICE--The ranch will be closed to all recreation on Saturday 26 Sep 2009 
(that includes birding and banding)

A very active day today, I was a little surprised with clear weather all night. 
 Best bird was the Black-and-White Warbler that flew into a net right in front 
of us.  We banded 71 birds of 19 species today.

Birds Banded:
Mourning Dove
Western Wood-Pewee 7
Hammond's Flycatcher 2
Dusky Flycatcher 4
Cordilleran Flycatcher
Plumbeous Vireo
Cassin's Vireo 2
Warblering Vireo 4
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Wren 2
Gray Catbird 2
Yellow Warbler 6
Black-and-White Warbler
MacGillivray's Warbler 4
Wilson's Warbler 28
Western Tanager
Chipping Sparrow 2

Also around the banding station was an American Redstart and Olive-sided 
Flycatcher.  Around the HQ area in Pueblo county I found a Northern Waterthrush.

Good birding,
Brian Gibbons
Chico Basin Ranch
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

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[cobirds] Re: Chico Basin Ranch RMBO Banding

[Cyndy Kulp]

Brian,
Do you have a regular schedule for when you are banding?  We could
possibly bring a group from Aiken Audubon (Colo. Springs) on a
Saturday or Sunday.  We had wanted to go to the ranch but could not
find an experienced leader for this fall, so maybe just a trip to
watch some banding would be fun.
Let me know your schedule and also how long in the fall you think the
migration will be good.
Thanks,
Cyndy Kulp

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> Hi Cobirders
>
> Today was the first day of Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory banding here at 
> Chico Basin Ranch. �We had a quiet day which allowed me to get back into the 
> swing of things. �Our very first bird was a hatch year American Redstart. �We 
> also banded Wilson's Warblers 4, Orange-crowned Warbler, House Wren 3, 
> Cordilleran Fly, Dusky Fly, Hammond's Fly, Western Wood-Pewee, Brown 
> Thrasher, Mourning Dove, American Robin, Lark Sparrow, Gray Catbird 2, 
> Swainson's Thrush and a Downy Woodpecker. �Also around the station today were 
> loads of Western Wood-Pewees and an Olive-sided Flycatcher, Empids were 
> numerous too. �Nuthatches, both Red-breasted and White-breasted were about as 
> was a Black-capped Chickadee... possible montane invasion?
>
> Yesterday was more active but Steve Brown and I were busy clearing the lanes 
> and trails and setting up nets. �I did hear an Upland Sandpiper flyover early.
>
> We will be running the banding station 6 days a week Monday-Saturday Thru 3 
> October (with this weekend open on Sunday 6 Sep instead of Saturday, closed 
> Monday Labor Day). �Typically earlier is better if you want to see the bird 
> banding process and we are usually done by noon.
>
> Please send me an e-mail if you are planning on bringing a group to the 
> banding station. �Individuals are welcome any time. �The banding station is 
> free but if you continue on to bird the ranch the daily entry fee is 
> $15/person ($10/person for groups of 6 or more). �This money is used 
> exclusively to support the banding station education programs which typically 
> host several hundred visitors a year. Directions and more info about the 
> ranch can be found atwww.chicobasinranch.com
>
> Good Birding,
> Brian Gibbons
> Chico Basin Ranch
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>
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[cobirds] Long-tailed Jaeger - Sept 2, Mesa Co.

[Jason Beason]

I got to see the Jaeger this morning at about 6:30 along with Coen Dexter,
Brenda Wright, and Vic Zerbi.  We watched it fly around for about 20-30
minutes before it went behind a large pile of gravel and we didn't see it
anymore.  Brenda and Vic took good photos.  Thank you Dave Leatherman for
finding this first west slope record!  And, thanks to Dean and Mona for
getting the word out so quickly.

Jason Beason
Paonia - Delta County

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[cobirds] Chukar in Littleton

[Margaret]

A friend sent me pictures taken a week or so ago in his Littleton
backyard of a Chukar.  How unusual is this?  Chukar isn't a bird
that's on my radar.
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[cobirds] Jumbo Reservoir rarities (Logan County, northeast Colorado)

[Nick Komar]

Eric DeFonso just called with a report of an adult Sabine's Gull at Jumbo 
Reservoir and 3 juvenile Yellow Crowned Night-Heronsa feeding in the inlet 
canal seen from the road intersection at the southwest corner of the reservoir.

Nick Komar
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[cobirds] Re: Nighthawk

[Norm]

This bird reminds me of a well-studied and much debated bird at the
Lamar Cemetery two years ago. The debate of course was whether it was
a common or lesser. The final decision was a common which I conclude
this bird is as well. I eliminate lesser for two main reasons. The
location of the wing bars are well forward of the tertials where they
are located for a common. For lesser, they are at the end of the
tertials. The wing bars are bold which also favors Common. The
primaries on a lesser have small buffy spots anterior to the wing
bars. This part of the wing is well seen. On the first picture, the
tail extends beyond the tail which is another pint for common while on
a lesser the end of the primaries should be even with the tail. This
would also rule against the only other choice of an Antillean
Nighthawk, which would certainly be extremely unlikely. The overall
reddish coloration is also problematic for Lesser. The reddish
coloration and a pale slash on the side of the neck favor a rufous
adult which, I have never seen in Colorado, instead of a southwest
juvenile. The rufous adult is from the southeast US. This bird is a
little pale underneath for a typical rufous bird. It would be
interesting to get further comments on the race.

It appears to be a female as I don't see a white subterminal bar on
the retrices, but could be a juvenile on this point.

Norm Erthal
Arvada, CO

On Sep 1, 5:38 am, "VAN A KRISTYN J TRUAN"  wrote:
> Howdy,
>
> Here is an interesting nighthawk that was in my yard Saturday.  Brandon and I 
> have discussed it and we have a slight disagreement.  What do you think.
>
> Van Truan
> Pueblo
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/truan/sets/72157622200686266/
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[cobirds] continuing Long-tailed Jaeger, Mesa County

[Dean and Mona Hill]

Vic Zerbi just called (September 2, 2009, 7:40 am) with a report that 
he, Coen Dexter and Jason Beason are currently looking at the 
Long-tailed Jaeger in the gravel ponds at Whitewater, Mesa County, 
CO.  I have no further details.

(directions from yesterday's post: adult, basic plumage Long-tailed 
Jaeger on the gravel ponds on CO 141, about a mile (3/4 mile?) from 
the junction with US 50.  There are two gravel ponds in the area on 
either side of the road.)

Mona Hill
Lewis, Montezuma County, CO





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[cobirds] Rare Bird Alert for Colorado September 2, 2009

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:September 2, 2009
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This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, September 2, 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.

NEOTROPIC CORMORANT (*Larimer)
Little Blue Heron (Washington)
Green Heron (Fremont)
YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (Logan)
GLOSSY IBIS (Crowley)
Broad-winged Hawk (*Saguache)
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER (*Arapahoe)
LONG-TAILED JAEGER (*Mesa)
LAUGHING GULL (Logan, Weld)
Sabine's Gull (Larimer)
RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (*Prowers)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Logan)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder)
Black Phoebe (Delta)
Eastern Phoebe (Pueblo)
Purple Martin (Montezuma)
Tennessee Warbler (Pueblo)
Nashville Warbler (Mesa)
Palm Warbler (Washington)
Northern Waterthrush (Jefferson, Moffat, Montezuma, Pueblo)
Northern Cardinal (Logan)
White-winged Crossbill  (Delta/Mesa)

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.

Arapahoe County:
--A BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was reported by Acker in the back
portion of the new wetland at Cherry Creek State Park on August 29 and
re-found by Righter on September 1.

Boulder County:
--An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Szeliga at Brainard Lake
on August 27.

Crowley County:
--A probable GLOSSY IBIS was reported by Moss near the Ordway feedlots on
August 31.

Delta County:
--A Black Phoebe was reported by Garrison at Pleasure Park on the Gunnison
River on August 28.  Pleasure Park is between Hotchkiss and Delta on CO 92
at MM 13.

Delta/Mesa Counties:
--White-winged Crossbills were reported by Robinsong on Grand Mesa on the
County Line Trail on August 29.

Fremont County:
--A Green Heron was reported by Moss along the Canon City Riverwalk on
August 28.

Jefferson County:
--A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Henwood at Bear Creek Lake Park
near the NW Cove at Pelican Point on August 28.

Larimer County:
--A NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was reported by Komar in a small pond near Timnath
Reservoir between County Roads 76 and 78 on August 14.  The bird was
observed again on September 1 by Mammoser.
--An adult Sabine's Gull was reported by Mammoser at Timnath Reservoir on
August 23 and seen again on August 26 by Komar.

Logan County:
--An adult YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was reported by Peterson at Jumbo
Reservoir on August 23.  Kaempfer re-found the bird on August 30.
--Northern Cardinals were reported by Kaempfer at Unit 7 of Tamarack State
Wildlife Area on August 30.
--Along the Riverwalk at Tamarack, Kaempfer reported Red-bellied Woodpeckers
on August 30.
--A LAUGHING GULL was found by Vanderpoel at North Sterling State Park on
August 29.

Mesa County:
--A Nashville Warbler was reported by Korte on Brush Creek near Collbran on
August 30.
--An adult LONG-TAILED JAEGER was reported by Leatherman on gravel ponds on
CO 141 about 3/4 mile from the junction with US 50 near Whitewater on
September 1.

Moffat County:
--2 Northern Waterthrush were reported by Luke at Loudy-Simpson Park in
Craig on August 29.

Montezuma County:
--A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Leatherman on the San Juan River
under the US 160 bridge near Four Corners on August 29.  The area is
viewable from the bridge but it is on Ute Tribal land and is posted as
inaccessible under penalty of fine.
--3 Purple Martins were seen by Hill at Glade Lake nnw of Dolores on August
26.

Prowers County:
--An adult male RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Paulsen coming to
her feeder since August 29.  Birders are welcome.  The house is at the
intersection of Prowers CR 7 & CR SS.  It is 5 miles north of Lamar on CR 7.
The feeder is on the south side of the house at the west end of the porch
roof on the CR SS side of the house.  The RUBY-THROAT returned on September
1.

Pueblo County:
--Percival reported the following west of Valco Ponds parking lot on August
26:  Tennessee Warbler, Northern Waterthrush and Eastern Phoebe.  The
Tennessee Warbler was re-found by Percival on August 27.

Saguache County:
--A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Beason along the south fork of Carnero
Creek on August 30.

Washington County:
--A Little Blue Heron in mottled plumage was reported by Kaempfer near
Prewitt on August 29.  It was halfway from the 102 exit to Prewitt on Hwy 6
in a wet area on the south (right) side.  The Little Blue Heron was seen
again on August 30 by Joey Kellner and his DFO Field trip.
--An eastern Palm Warbler was found by Matthews on the east side of the dam
at Prewitt on August 29.

Weld County:
--A LAUGHING GULL was reported by Deininger near the intersection of CR 23
and CR 10 on August 26.

The DFO field trip for Saturday, September 5 will be to McClintock and