[cobirds] Reddish Egret in Bent County
Birders, This morning (8/18/10), I found a Reddish Egret on the expansive mudflats on the west end of John Martin Reservoir. It is a white morph subadult. Of interest, the only other record of this rare color phase in Colorado is of a bird I also found while working at John Martin Reservoir in 2001. That individual eventually moved to the northeast, and summered at Neenoshe Reservoir in Kiowa County. It turned out to be either a bonus bird or a consolation prize for people that looked for Colorado's first Black Skimmer, which was present at nearby Neesopah Reservoir on July 19th and 20th, 2001. From Bent County Road JJ, one mile south of US 50, turn south toward the reservoir from just east of Road 20, and meander south until you reach the cliffs at the edge of the reservoir. You will probably want to drive east along the cliffs until you find the mudflats, which are filled with thousands of birds. Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Thanks to iPod Apps respondees
A big thank you to all who responded to my query about birding apps for my new iPod Touch. I got 62 responses from in and out of Colorado. The apps mentioned positively the most often were (in order): The Sibley Guide Birds Eye BirdJam iBird - various (Explorer, Plus, Pro) Audubon Guide Nat'l Geo Guide I really appreciate all the cobirders who took time to get back to me. Good birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] RE: Red-Eyed Vireo in Montezuma Co
In regards to the sighting of the Red-Eyed Vireo at Narraguinnep SWA in Montezuma County, a word of caution. The NW portion of the lake is mostly private property. There is some public access to the lake on the west side just off of the county road, but at the very NW corner is all private land. Please remember to obtain permission from the land owner before accessing this property. Thanks and good birding! -Heather Morris Durango, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Re: White-winged Dove, still
oh dear. So sorry to hear this about WWDoves! I moved here last October from central Texas and thought I'd left those birds behind! I have ECDoves on my back deck in Louisville and would like to stop at that! ha! My morning chorus continues with house sparrows and house finches, and a few flickers. Mama flicker still feeding juvies on my deck. Carol McCasland Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Townsend's Warbler- Larimer
I took a hike through Lory State Park today and had a lot of bird activity with all the juveniles out. I had one male Townsend's Warbler in with a group of nuthatches and chickadees. I know this isn't an early date for them, but it is the earliest for me. Just a quick note to keep an eye out for them! I also had one juvenile Northern Goshawk flying through the west valley and three Orange-crowned Warblers near Arthur's Rock trailhead! Best, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com http://blog.nikonbirding.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] August 2010 D.F.O. Field Trips -- Join Us!
Denver Field Ornithologists August 2010 Field Trips d Saturday, August 21 McCabe Meadows Park and Castlewood Canyon Leader: Sue Schulman, 303-773-3540. Meet leader at 0700 at the Nature Center at McCabe Meadows Park. From Main St. intersection in Parker, go south on Parker Rd. (CO 83) for 1.2 miles. Turn right on Indian Pipe Lane to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and plenty of drinking water. After looking for fall migrants, flycatchers and late leaving bluebirds, group will go to Castlewood Canyon to check out what is there. Let’s see if this year will be as good as or better than last year’s migration! Sunday, August 23 South Platte Park ** Day and date do not match - Better call Doris! Leader: Doris Cruze, 303-798-8072. Meet leader at 0800 at Carson Nature Center north of Mineral Ave., 1 block west of South Santa Fe Drive. Trip will explore the park. This half day trip will end at 11:30 or 12:00 Noon, depending on the weather. Bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Will be looking for birds in the river and on the lakes. Monday, August 23rd DFO Monthly Meeting at the Museum of Nature and Science - 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Ted Floyd -- Listening in the Dark: Insights from Colorado Saturday, August 28Rigli Ranch Leader: Joe Rigli, 970-768-7121. Meet leader at ranch by 0830. From Hudson, go east on CO 52 until it turns north. Don’t turn north, but continue east on Morgan County Road F to CR 14, then turn north for approximately one mile to first house on left by boxcars. Bring lunch and extra water. Saturday, August 28 Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory's Annual BBQ with the Birds 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Old Stone House at Barr Lake in Brighton -- for more information visit www.rmbo.org Sunday, August 29Northeastern Colorado, Prewitt and Jackson Reservoirs Leader: Joey Kellner, 303-978-1748. Meet leader at 0530 at the Division of Wildlife, 6060 No. Broadway – Exit I-25 at 58th Ave., go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right. Habitat Stamp for State Wildlife Areas and State Parks Pass required. This is an all day trip so bring lunch and plenty of water. Be sure to bring insect repellent and sunscreen. Call leader if going. Scheduled by Jackie King, Compiled by Cris Cook Submitted byChris A. Blakeslee - DFO Board Member Centennial, Colorado corvidc...@aol.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Cordilleran Flycatcher, Lyons, Boulder County
The Wednesday Roadrunners observed a Cordilleran Flycatcher still feeding 2 nestlings along Old South Saint Vrain Road this morning. There were several juvie Lazuli Buntings catching something (maybe tent caterpillars) on the road. Several Clark's Nutcracker flew overhead. Heard and saw several Western Wood Pewees. We wondered if this was a second nesting or an late attemp after a failed nest for the flycatcher. Joyce Takamine Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Chico early Migration
CO Birders : Signs of early migration this morning at Chico Basin Ranch : Banding Station : Olive-sided Flycatcher and Willow Flycatcher : HQ Willows : Hammond's Flycatcher and 3-4 Wilson's Warbler ; Rose Pond : Northern Waterthrush . Regulars included Barn Owl around banding station and Ladder-backed Woodpeckers at HQ . Male Blue Grosbeaks were still courting in the Russian Olive grove and the Cassin's Sparrows are totally disregarding the breeding bird atlas safe dates as I must have had a dozen males displaying over the lush green cholla and rabbitbrush grasslands. A confirmed breeding too ( CF ) for this species. John Drummond Monument -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Reddish Egret update
Birders, Cole Wild and I relocated the sub-adult white morph Reddish Egret this afternoon at John Martin Reservoir. It is on mudflats on the current west end of the reservoir. If it is with the huge flock of American White Pelicans, it can be surprisingly hard to locate, especially if it is on the south side of the lake and you are on the north side of the lake. There is an alternative viewing site, best in the late afternoon sun. From south of Las Animas on State Highway 109, cross the Purgatoire River, and drive alternately east and north several times, finally reaching the railroad tracks that head due east on the south side of the Arkansas River. Drive east along the tracks for several miles, passing through sand sage habitat. There will be a railroad crossing with a stop sign in the middle of nowhere. Drive north across the tracks, and follow the rough two-track generally east on a complicated route for about three miles to bluffs with gravel tops just west of the railroad trestle. The mudflats are much closer from the bluffs, if you can find them. We were able to see the Reddish Egret very well in the late afternoon from this spot, and Cole was able to take photographs. Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] I posted some reddish egret and reddish egret white morph pics on coloradobirder.com
Enjoy! http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo Bill Senske Eagle-Vail, CO Eagle County. Have a Blessed Day Doesn't it feel good to smile? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Stub-tailed Wrens
Hi all: Nathan Pieplow and I are in the finishing stages of writing the In The Scope column for the next issue of Colorado Birds (a perk of membership to CFO; hint, hint; the journal, not necessarily my writing). The subject of this quarter's column is the split of the species formerly known as Winter Wren. Of course, now that the AOU has again gone against their own nomenclatural rules of naming results of splits (a la Canada Goose/Cackling Goose among many others), Winter Wren is still used for the eastern species. Hence, the subject line of this post, because we need a group name for the two species that isn't either of the species names, so we're calling it Stub-tailed Wren in the paper. I considered Little Bitty Wren, but Nathan didn't like it. Just kidding. Perhaps Stub-tailed Wren will catch on, perhaps it won't. Anyway, the paper is about separating the two species and what we think the status and distribution of the two in the state may be. As an aside, recall that the scientific name of the old, more-inclusive Winter Wren (what I'm now calling Stub-tailed Wren) was Troglogdytes troglodytes and notice that neither of the North American species retained that specific epithet, thus the AOU did make a three-way split, with the original and very-first-named wren having a scientific monniker of, you guessed it, Troglodytes troglodytes; that one is restricted to the Old World and seems an unlikely candidate for occurrence in the New, thus was not treated by the AOU beyond having to use hiemalis as the species name for Winter Wren (and that's what hiemalis means, 'winter'). Finally, at Larry's request (see Cobirds archive from the other day), I have submitted to the CBRC my first record of Pacific Wren for the state (Two Buttes SWA, Jan 2005) and will get to my second one (Fort Collins in spring 06, I think). I encourage all others to submit details of Pacific Wrens in Colorado to the CBRC. I believe that until proven otherwise, the CBRC should consider Pacific Wren to be a review species, as there is very little good information on the occurrence of the species in the state. That's my two cents' worth, what's yours? Tony Leukering Villas, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
