[cobirds] September 45 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado
Date: September 5, 2010 e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, September 5, 2010 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 Pacific Loon (*Boulder) LEAST BITTERN (Bent) REDDISH EGRET (Bent) LONG-TAILED JAEGER (Bent) PACIFIC-SLOPE FLYCATCHER (Bent) Great Crested Flycatcher (Kiowa, Washington) White-eyed Vireo (*Larimer) PHILADELPIA VIREO (Washington) Tennessee Warbler (Bent) Blackpoll Warbler (Bent) Black-throated Gray Warbler (Fremont) Black-throated Green Warbler (Washington) Black-and-white Warbler (Bent, Washington) Ovenbird (Washington) Northern Waterthrush (Bent,* Larimer) MOURNING WARBLER (Washington) CANADA WARBLER (Washington) Northern Cardinal (Logan) 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: --A white-morph REDDISH EGRET was reported by Duane Nelson at the west end of John Martin on August 18. From CR JJ just east of CR 20 turn south towards reservoir and meander until you reach the cliff at the edge of the reservoir. The egret was seen again on August 19 by Wild and on August 20 by Arnesen at the west end of John Martin. Peterson reported that the REDDISH EGRET was seen again on August 29 at the west end of John Martin. --At Green Heron Slough, Duane Nelson reported a Black-and-white Warbler and Northern Waterthrush on August 27. The Black-and-white Warbler was seen again on August 29 by Peterson. --A LEAST BITTERN was reported by Peterson at Fort Lyon Marshes on August 29. --At Hasty Campground, Peterson reported a female type Blackpoll Warbler, a Tennessee Warbler and a possible PACIFIC-SLOPE FLYCATCHER on August 29. --A LONG-TAILED JAEGER was reported by Peterson at the west end of John Martin on August 29. Boulder County: --The Pacific Loon first reported by Blatchley on July 10 at McIntosh Lake, was seen again on August 27 by Zilly, on August 28 by Nespoli, on September 2 by Severs, and on September 4 by Gent. Fremont County: --A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Moss at Seep Springs on August 31. Seep Springs is west of Red Canyon Park. Red Canyon Park is 8 miles north of Canon City on CR 9. Kiowa County: --2 Great Crested Flycatchers were reported by Peterson at the Locust Grove at NeeNoshe on August 29. Larimer County: --A White-eyed Vireo was reported by Biggerstaff at Dixon Reservoir in Fort Collins on August 24 and was refound by Bruening on August 28 and by DeFonso on August 29 and by Komar on September 2. --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Komar at the north end of Dixon Reservoir on September 2. --On September 4, Hundertmark reported that White-eyed Vireo and a waterthrush spec were heard at Dixon. Logan County: --A Northern Cardinal was reported by Kaempfer at Stop 6 in Tamarack SWA on August 29. Washington County: --A Great Crested Flycatcher and Ovenbird were reported by Roller at Last Chance on August 30. --At Prewitt Reservoir on September 3, Wild reported a CANADA WARBLER and the following at the inlet canal: Black-throated Green Warbler, MOURNING WARBLER, Black-and-white Warbler, Ovenbird, and PHILADELPHIA VIREO. September 4-5: No field trips scheduled, Labor Day Weekend. Good Birding, 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] Northern Waterthrush at Crow Valley CG
Crow Valley Campground, Weld County, near Colorado highway 14 and Weld County 77 RD. At Crow Valley Campground today with Nina Routh, Jim Duggan, Bob Shade and Warren Finch, we found a Northern Waterthrush near a small puddle in the ditch near the foot trail just north of the north grove. The bird is not shy and is easy to see at water's edge or in the dry brush at the edge of the pond. Other specialties were a Willow Flycatcher, Cordilleran Flycatcher and a few Townsend's Warblers. Wilson's Warblers are numerous. McCown's Longspurs are at the short grass of Murphy's Pasture. Paul Slingsby September 4th -- 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] Huerfano Co. Eastern Phoebes, EVGRs and a question.
I started a new job…at the local hospital across the highway from Lathrop State Park. First day on the job I found a Greater Roadrunner in the parking lot. Sure wish I’d had some hamburger in my pocket! The one that lives at the end of my street here in La Veta apparently has a partner. Perhaps we’ll start a marathon of roadrunners here! (Apparently groups of roadrunners are called marathons or races of roadrunners.) Also seen at the hospital are lots of Brewer’s Blackbirds…pretty things that look like small grackles with petite bills. Coming home from work, on Hwy 160, I noticed a Red-tailed Hawk (probably) that was about to cross my path above my vehicle. Looking in that direction, I also noticed a ‘kettle’ of some 25-30 birds a ways north of me. I have no idea what they were…and wondered if anyone could let me know what birds ‘do’ that in this area, this time of year. I am pretty familiar with Turkey Vultures that roost near here and use my yard as a ‘fly-over’ to and from their trees…but these birds seemed smaller. I suppose they could have just been far away. It’s hard to get a good look at 70 mph and without binocs. Lastly, yesterday I believe I had a couple young Eastern Phoebes in my yard. I’ve got photos (from Wikipedia) and a little discussion of why I believe they are young Eastern Phoebes on my blog: www.RuralChatter.blogspot.com Numbers of birds seem to be lessening; still have lots of hummingbirds Evening Grosbeaks; though I’ve not seen adult male Calliopes in a couple of weeks now. I’m tickled that a guy from UC, Davis will be here to band the EVGRs next weekend. If anybody is interested, I’ll let ya know how that turns out. He’s looking for subspecies… Beverly Jensen, La Veta, Huerfano Co., CO a href=http:// www.ruralchatter.blogspot.comwww.RuralChatter.blogspot.com/a -- 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] Sabine's Gull Pacific Loon, McIntosh Lake, Longmont 9/5
A visit to the lake this morning yielded a adult Sabine's Gull (and possibly a second bird which I lost) flying along the northern shore, and the Pacific Loon foraging in the western half of the lake. Plus lots of pelicans, Great Egrets, and other common birds. Water is down more, but no extensive mud flats yet. Barn Swallows abundant, Cliff Swallows, ever-present this summer not to be seen. Good Birding, -- Scott Scott Severs Longmont, CO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/co_odes/ -- 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] RMBO Barr Banding Station Report, Sunday
Hi Birders, It was great to see the regular Sunday Barr Banding Station crowd out again this year, along with a few newcomers! The birds cooperated – we banded 57: Downy Woodpecker 1 Western Wood-pewee 1 Willow Flycatcher 1 Dusky Flycatcher 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 House Wren 3 Townsend’s Warbler 1 Wilson’s Warbler 37! Chipping Sparrow 7 Brewer’s Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 1 American Goldfinch 1 We’ll see what the cooler weather tomorrow brings! Happy Labor Day! Meredith Meredith McBurney Barr Banding Station Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 303/329-8091 -- 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] calliope hummingbird, larimer
had a late one this morning. usually i only see them in late july and early august. also around the house today: semi-late black-headed grosbeak and western kingbird, among the normal birds. mtn bluebirds seemed to have left. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Fall Bird Count this Saturday at Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County
Cobirders, All available beginning to advanced birders are invited to participate in Fountain Creek Regional Park's annual Fall Bird Count this coming Saturday, September 11, from 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. We'll rendezvous at Fountain Creek Nature Center at 7:30, break in to smaller teams and bird the park. Sixty to eighty bird species are expected in this park that now boasts over 290 bird species sightings. Confirmation of your attendance is appreciated by either responding to this e-mail or calling Fountain Creek Nature Center at 719-520-6745. A $5 donation for the birds (bird seed) is appreciated. Good Birding! Ken Pals 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.
Re: [cobirds] Digest for cobirds@googlegroups.com - 11 Messages in 10 Topics
David et al.: I haven't seen any responses to David's request (below), so I thought that I'd throw my two cents' worth in. The bird is an adult male Rose-breasted Grosbeak in typical definitive basic plumage. The rose on the chest and the blackness of all of the wing feathers (see flight shot) indicate the age and sex. Quite a bit of the change in plumage from non-breeding aspect to breeding aspect in this age-sex class is due to wear -- the change in the chest pattern is almost entirely due to wear, not to molt. Tony Leukering Villas, NJ Topic: Boulder Rose-breasted Grosbeak David Waltman djwalt...@comcast.net Sep 02 11:17PM ^ I had what I'm pretty sure is a Rose-breasted Grosbeak in my yard today. It's a plumage I'm not used to seeing, so If someone wants to persuade me it's a Rose-breasted/Black-headed hybrid, I would listen. In case others are interested in seeing what this bird looks like, here's a link with three images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltmandavid/4952757070/ David Waltman 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] Calliope Hummingbirds in Estes Park, Larimer Co.
We spent a nice week and half at our place in Estes Park, leaving on Saturday, September 4. We were amazed at the numbers of Calliope Hummingbirds we saw at our feeder. As the days progressed the Rufous Hummers disappeared, and the Broad-tails declined in numbers, but we seemed to have ever-increasing numbers of Calliopes (females/young males). Is this unusual?Jim NelsonBethesda, Maryland -- 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.
