[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, August 26, 2013
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: August 26, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org http://cobirds.org/ phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 26, 2013, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including county, and dates for each sighting. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Highlight species include (* indicates new information on this species in this report): REDDISH EGRET (Bent) WHITE IBIS (Alamosa) BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER (*Morgan, Washington) Short-billed Dowitcher (Morgan) White-winged Dove (Pueblo) ARIZONA WOODPECKER (*Jefferson) Black Phoebe (Montrose, Pueblo) Eastern Phoebe (Fremont, Pueblo) Great Crested Flycatcher (Boulder, Morgan, Pueblo, *Washington) Bell's Vireo (*Logan) BLUE-HEADED VIREO (Washington) Purple Martin (Mesa) Nashville Warbler (La Plata, Moffat) Black-throated Gray Warbler (La Plata) Northern Waterthrush (Boulder, Larimer, Moffat, Pueblo) Indigo Bunting (Jefferson, Moffat) ALAMOSA COUNTY: --The WHITE IBIS is still in the area. On August 17, Beauchaine, refuge manager of Alamosa NWR reported seeing the WHITE IBIS in a closed area of the refuge flying around with White-faced Ibis. BENT COUNTY: --A sub-adult white-morph REDDISH EGRET was reported by Duane Nelson at Lake Hasty below the dam at John Martin Reservoir on August 20. It was partial the the shallow water on either side of the isthmus that divides the north and south halves of the lake. The REDDISH EGRET was seen on August 21 by numerous birders at Lake Hasty as reported by Duane Nelson. Nelson reported on August 22 that the REDDISH EGRET flew from Lake Hasty to a private ranch with a lake. If the egret is not at Lake Hasty Duane Nelson maybe able to help you see the bird. BOULDER COUNTY: --A Great Crested Flycatcher was reported by Knight at the footbridge at Golden Ponds in Longmont on August 19. --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Floyd on the north shore of Waneka Lake on August 22. FREMONT COUNTY: --2 Eastern Phoebes were reported by Moss at Florence River Park on August 21. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --An Indigo Bunting family (m, 4 young) was reported by Henwood at Bear Creek Lake Park on August 19. The family was along Bear Creek just below the Soda Lakes Road across the street from the Conoco Station at C470 and Morrison Road. On August 24, Kibbe reported (m, 1 young) Indigo Bunting on the east side of Soda Lakes Road. --A possible ARIZONA WOODPECKER was reported by Helen Poelker at her suet feeder on August 25. The bird came around noon and 3 pm. The feeder is in the back yard. If you want to try to see the bird and help identify it, please contact Helen at 303-238-3741 or elenyte AT comcast.net. Her address is 9730 W 23rd Ave, Lakewood, 1/2 black east of Kipling St. LA PLATA COUNTY: --A Black-throated Gray Warbler and Nashville Warbler were reported by Morris at the Durango Hatchery on August 17. LARIMER COUNTY: --At least one Northern Waterthrush was reported by Biggerstaff on the Poudre River near the Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins on August 23. LOGAN COUNTY: --Calling Bell's Vireos were reported by Kaempfer at Red Lion below the Little Jumbo dam on August 17. On August 21, Lewis reported 3 Bell's Vireos at Little Jumbo. On August 26, Kaempfer reported multiple Bell's Vireo singing below Little Jumbo dam. MOFFAT COUNTY: --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Luke at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig on August 20. --On August 24, Luke reported 2+ Nashville Warblers and a juv male Indigo Bunting at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig. MONTROSE COUNTY: --A Black Phoebe was reported by Horn near Uravan on V19 Road on August 21. V19 turns off of Hwy 141 where the Hwy crosses the San Miguel River. V19 crosses Tabeguache Creek on a small bridge and the phobe was sitting on an old piece of fence just upstream. MORGAN COUNTY: --A couple of Great Crested Flycatchers were reported by Dowell in the campground groves at Jackson SP on August 21. --A BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER and Short-billed Dowitcher were reported by Dowell along the NW shore at Jackson on August 21. Best viewing was from the north end SWA. On August 24, Kaempfer reported BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER in NW corner at Jackson. On August 25, Fink reported that the BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER continues in the NW corner at Jackson. PUEBLO COUNTY: --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Drummond at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) at HQ Willows on August 17. --A Great Crested Flycatcher was reported by Drummond at Chico Basin Ranch in Russian Olives along Rose Pond on August 17. --A White-winged Dove was reported by Rawinski on August 17 near Lowes on Pueblo Blvd in Pueblo. --At Valco Ponds on August 18, Hurtado reported Northern Waterthrush along the creek near the parking lot, 2
[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks Jeffco
We had a nice visit at our feeders from 10 to 12 male, female, and immature Evening Grosbeaks yesterday (Sunday). Great fall visit. A 15-bird flock of Band-tailed Pigeons showed up on Saturday. Sent from my iPad JoAnn Hackos Evergreen Jefferson 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/B5F2D9E7-1C0E-4F22-A9D4-27FBE925B9BF%40comtech-serv.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Bill K's Jungle Tour - NE Colorado
Cobirds: I saw an add for Bill Kaempfer's Jungle Tours in NE Colorado - it said .see exotic birds, snakes, lizards, and beautiful wild scenery. .I decided to bite on this one, not wanting to miss a chance at seeing some interesting flora and fauna. Besides that it was cheap. Somewhere, half way through the trip - while hacking through malarial ridden swamps of Prewitt, Jackson, and Jumbo Reservoirs - I started having 2nd thoughts. Temperatures were soaring and sweat was pouring as we cut and slashed with machetes and poles though thick jungle, watching for poisonous snakes. Herp expert John Vanderpool and I had to wrestle a gigantic snake (Pituophis melanoleus) in a parking lot, before it swallowed the SUV whole. Later, plant expert, Gwen, told us of all the fascinating flowering jungle plants, as we tripped and stumbled over creepers and vines. While expert birder JoAnn helped us identify rare birds such as black bellied plover, stilt sandpiper, buff breasted sandpiper, red necked phalaropes, long billed curlew, marbled godwits, black necked stilts, and the elusive Bell's vireo (not to be confused with Bell's Theorem - whatever that heck that is). Exotic hummingbirds and plants were seen in the tropical jungle town of Julesburg CO, along with hundreds of doves, and several strange species like American redstarts and red-breasted nuthatches. Cicadas of several species buzzed and droned day and night in the tropical forests and jungle towns. Insects of many varieties swarmed the street lights at night, and screams of a wild jungle cat (Felis catus) were heard at a river outpost. Many animal track and scat signs were seen in the thick tropical forests - deer, coyote, raccoon, tree squirrel, mouse, lizards, and ground squirrels. To sum up: Bill K's jungle tours are well worth the time and effort and I would encourage to go on them. Then write back to me and tell me how you liked it, while I stay at home with an ice pack on my head, nursing insect bites. Just kidding. It was a great trip, and Bill and John did an excellent job. John T (Tumasonis) Louisville 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/c109edca-5e63-4c80-8b60-b4e2fd088f50%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Mini-yard Fallout This AM/Nunn
Birds are on the move up here ... Wilson's Warbler 3-4 (two days) Brown Thrasher Lark Sparrow - 7 (been around a week now) Blue Grosbeak - 2 Loggerhead Shrike - 2 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- 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/6b5904a1-032a-4fd6-9093-801e5440fb0c%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Blanca Shorebirds Update
This is kinda like my report from 2 weeks ago. Shorebirds are in in good numbers and varieties. Lisa and I had 14 species of shorebirds including Willet, Snowy Plover, Solitary, Least, Baird’s, Western and Stilt Sandpipers, Gr and Les Yellowlegs, and Long-billed Dowitcher (Alamosa County). Many of the usually good ponds for shorebirds are surprisingly lacking in shorebirds for some mysterious reason. Pond #16 continues to be the hotspot, which is a mile walk south of the first gate on the right as you enter the Wetlands property. Bring a scope. 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/9BE29A0A211B44B2B5A39E398321EAF3%40blueroom. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Caspian Tern, Reddish Egret in Bent County
Birders, An adult Caspian Tern fished and loafed (no miracles, though) on and around a tiny island just offshore from the Lake Hasty swim beach in the late morning on August 26th. The subadult white morph Reddish Egret has remained at private Verhoeff Reservoir since it moved there from Lake Hasty on August 22nd, and was still present today. It may be visible from US 50, just east of Bent County Road 26.5, but before you get to the lone tree on the south side of the highway. This lake is on private property, and trespassing is not allowed. If you want more information, you can email me. I'll help you try to see the bird. Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent County, 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/521B9B52.5040003%40centurytel.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] NOCO Nature Festival-Formerly Northern Colorado Birding Fair-Volunteers needed
Hello all! By permission of the moderator, I would like to make everyone aware of this years event on Saturday, September 21st at Fossil Creek Reservoir in Larimer County from 9am-3pm. In order to reach a greater audience, the planning committee for the event has decided to change the event from the Northern Colorado Birding Fair to the NOCO Nature Festival. There will be plenty of new and exciting speakers and activities for the young and the young at heart. There will be new groups involved that might not be specifically about birds but they affect our avian friends and vice versa. Check out the website and find out when you will be able to see a Black-footed ferret, hear about the affects of feral cats and even a butterfly release. Either way it should be fun for the whole family! We are requesting 3-6 volunteers to lead bird walks starting at 7am before the actual event commences. Birders attending the tours will be of all skill levels. The tours will last around an hour or so and breakfast goodies/coffee will be provided for the volunteers. For more information about the event please click here:www.larimer.org/naturalresources/nature_festival.htm . If you are interested in being a trip leader or need more information, please respond to me off-list. Thank you! Josh Bruening 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/27ccd376-50d6-4454-aabb-e8e6a2b393db%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] CO DOW
Good afternoon! I have a serious interest in this issue, since I lead monthly birding outings for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This month's trip is to, of course, Prewitt. After reading Steve's post, I realized that this would be a great opportunity to have another of my famous run-ins with the authorities (see, Julesburg Elementary School), so I rang up the Division of Parks, Wildlife, Birder Harrassment and General Bureaucratic Annoyance (the DPWBHGBA if you're looking it up) to see if I could get an answer. I got one, and here it is: If this looks familiar, it is the same policy that is in place for Jumbo and Red Lion. If you are between the ages of 19-64, you need an Access Pass to so much as set foot on the property. The pass is $36. If you have a CO hunting or fishing license, that will suffice. If you're a geezer (guilty as charged), you're exempt. As Steve mentioned, this policy is confusing and unfair, but it is what it is. As to the underlying reason- I spoke to a wildlife officer a few years back about the -then- new policy at Jumbo. He explained that there was a developing problem at Jumbo with partiers and carousers who were making disturbances and trashing the place, especially at night. His explanation was that the permit was a way to give officers an enforceable method for dealing with the problem. Sounds reasonable, to a point. I have never heard that this has been a problem at Prewitt, but So, if you are a youngster and you are birding Prewitt without a permit, you are at risk for a ticket. Norm Norm Lewis Lakewood, CO -Original Message- From: Steven Mlodinow sgm...@aol.com To: cobirds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Aug 25, 2013 4:57 pm Subject: [cobirds] CO DOW Greetings All, No, this has naught to do with dowitchers. I find the behavior of the DOW enforcement agents in this state baffling. I've had more run-ins (all at Banner Lakes SWA and St Vrain SP) with state wildlife enforcement agents than in 20 years in WA (where the number was a lovely zero, though the number of locations roughly equal). The Banner Lakes guy didn't like where I parked, even though it was not on SWA area land and totally legal. He threatened to have my car towed and fine me even though he had no jurisdiction to do so. I don't argue with folks carrying guns and yelling at me, so I hiked the two miles back to my car and left. The most recent St Vrain incident on Co Rd 7 occurred a month ago when the officer claimed that a clearly unused Osprey nest built along WCR 7 still required a 1000 m clearance, even though it was unoccupied because it might be used. In mid-July. Really. This Prewitt thing is odd. I've talked to rangers there a dozen or so times over the 3 last years, usually chit-chatting about what birds I was seeing. No one mentioned a permit. Now they are ticketing folks. I wonder, has anyone in COBIRDS land received a warning during the last 3 years? My guess the answer is zero, or close to it. None of us regulars out there have received such that I know of. And I could not find, in 20 frustrated minutes, anything about a special permit about Prewitt or that any permit was needed simply to enter Prewitt. Maybe there is a sign at Prewitt that says such, but their website says naught (as far as I can tell) about a Prewitt/Jumbo permit. This erratic behavior just confounds and irritates me. Signs at Andrick Ponds SWA outright contradict themselves and their website. I've encountered this at other locations. Most of the officers I've bumped into (like at Prewitt in past, and at Andrick recently) have been exceptionally nice, but then you get this weird aggressive angry behavior. I truly wonder what the underlying cause is. Best Wishes Steve Mlodinow Back in 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/8D06FFD985841CE-1F4C-E327%40webmail-d143.sysops.aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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/8D070A9727EFFA8-DBC-1639E%40webmail-vm012.sysops.aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] CO DOW
A WORD TO THE WISE: Just to supplement Norm Lewis's excellent post, IF you are exempt from being required to carry a valid fishing or hunting license OR carry a valid Access Pass BECAUSE OF YOUR LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE, MATURITY, SAGACITY AND WISDOM (in other words, old age) then YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE YOUR AGE BY CARRYING A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, PASSPORT, OR OTHER PROOF OF AGE, WITH YOU, ON YOUR PERSON, IN YOUR WALLET, PURSE OR BACKPACK OR OTHERWISE HANDY. DO NOT FORGET IT. THE FINE IS STEEP. I cannot tell you how many times I have needed to trudge back to my vehicle, retrieve my Colorado Driver's License with PROOF OF MY AGE, and display it to the well-meaning arresting office, all because said officer was INCREDULOUS that I was 65 or older based on my appearance alone. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Norm Lewis migran...@aol.com wrote: Good afternoon! I have a serious interest in this issue, since I lead monthly birding outings for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This month's trip is to, of course, Prewitt. After reading Steve's post, I realized that this would be a great opportunity to have another of my famous run-ins with the authorities (see, Julesburg Elementary School), so I rang up the Division of Parks, Wildlife, Birder Harrassment and General Bureaucratic Annoyance (the DPWBHGBA if you're looking it up) to see if I could get an answer. I got one, and here it is: If this looks familiar, it is the same policy that is in place for Jumbo and Red Lion. If you are between the ages of 19-64, you need an Access Pass to so much as set foot on the property. The pass is $36. If you have a CO hunting or fishing license, that will suffice. If you're a geezer (guilty as charged), you're exempt. As Steve mentioned, this policy is confusing and unfair, but it is what it is. As to the underlying reason- I spoke to a wildlife officer a few years back about the -then- new policy at Jumbo. He explained that there was a developing problem at Jumbo with partiers and carousers who were making disturbances and trashing the place, especially at night. His explanation was that the permit was a way to give officers an enforceable method for dealing with the problem. Sounds reasonable, to a point. I have never heard that this has been a problem at Prewitt, but So, if you are a youngster and you are birding Prewitt without a permit, you are at risk for a ticket. Norm Norm Lewis Lakewood, CO -Original Message- From: Steven Mlodinow sgm...@aol.com To: cobirds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Aug 25, 2013 4:57 pm Subject: [cobirds] CO DOW Greetings All, No, this has naught to do with dowitchers. I find the behavior of the DOW enforcement agents in this state baffling. I've had more run-ins (all at Banner Lakes SWA and St Vrain SP) with state wildlife enforcement agents than in 20 years in WA (where the number was a lovely zero, though the number of locations roughly equal). The Banner Lakes guy didn't like where I parked, even though it was not on SWA area land and totally legal. He threatened to have my car towed and fine me even though he had no jurisdiction to do so. I don't argue with folks carrying guns and yelling at me, so I hiked the two miles back to my car and left. The most recent St Vrain incident on Co Rd 7 occurred a month ago when the officer claimed that a clearly unused Osprey nest built along WCR 7 still required a 1000 m clearance, even though it was unoccupied because it might be used. In mid-July. Really. This Prewitt thing is odd. I've talked to rangers there a dozen or so times over the 3 last years, usually chit-chatting about what birds I was seeing. No one mentioned a permit. Now they are ticketing folks. I wonder, has anyone in COBIRDS land received a warning during the last 3 years? My guess the answer is zero, or close to it. None of us regulars out there have received such that I know of. And I could not find, in 20 frustrated minutes, anything about a special permit about Prewitt or that any permit was needed simply to enter Prewitt. Maybe there is a sign at Prewitt that says such, but their website says naught (as far as I can tell) about a Prewitt/Jumbo permit. This erratic behavior just confounds and irritates me. Signs at Andrick Ponds SWA outright contradict themselves and their website. I've encountered this at other locations. Most of the officers I've bumped into (like at Prewitt in past, and at Andrick recently) have been exceptionally nice, but then you get this weird aggressive angry behavior. I truly wonder what the underlying cause is. Best Wishes Steve Mlodinow Back in 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
Re: [cobirds] CO DOW
Does all of this mean that a CO annual parks pass doesn't cover access to Prewitt etc? And that I now need to carry my fishing license, which resides in my fishing vest so that I always have it handy when stopped on the river , now has to be ever present on my person? Passport required as well? John Maynard On Aug 26, 2013, at 2:13 PM, Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com wrote: A WORD TO THE WISE: Just to supplement Norm Lewis's excellent post, IF you are exempt from being required to carry a valid fishing or hunting license OR carry a valid Access Pass BECAUSE OF YOUR LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE, MATURITY, SAGACITY AND WISDOM (in other words, old age) then YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE YOUR AGE BY CARRYING A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, PASSPORT, OR OTHER PROOF OF AGE, WITH YOU, ON YOUR PERSON, IN YOUR WALLET, PURSE OR BACKPACK OR OTHERWISE HANDY. DO NOT FORGET IT. THE FINE IS STEEP. I cannot tell you how many times I have needed to trudge back to my vehicle, retrieve my Colorado Driver's License with PROOF OF MY AGE, and display it to the well-meaning arresting office, all because said officer was INCREDULOUS that I was 65 or older based on my appearance alone. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Norm Lewis migran...@aol.com wrote: Good afternoon! I have a serious interest in this issue, since I lead monthly birding outings for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This month's trip is to, of course, Prewitt. After reading Steve's post, I realized that this would be a great opportunity to have another of my famous run-ins with the authorities (see, Julesburg Elementary School), so I rang up the Division of Parks, Wildlife, Birder Harrassment and General Bureaucratic Annoyance (the DPWBHGBA if you're looking it up) to see if I could get an answer. I got one, and here it is: If this looks familiar, it is the same policy that is in place for Jumbo and Red Lion. If you are between the ages of 19-64, you need an Access Pass to so much as set foot on the property. The pass is $36. If you have a CO hunting or fishing license, that will suffice. If you're a geezer (guilty as charged), you're exempt. As Steve mentioned, this policy is confusing and unfair, but it is what it is. As to the underlying reason- I spoke to a wildlife officer a few years back about the -then- new policy at Jumbo. He explained that there was a developing problem at Jumbo with partiers and carousers who were making disturbances and trashing the place, especially at night. His explanation was that the permit was a way to give officers an enforceable method for dealing with the problem. Sounds reasonable, to a point. I have never heard that this has been a problem at Prewitt, but So, if you are a youngster and you are birding Prewitt without a permit, you are at risk for a ticket. Norm Norm Lewis Lakewood, CO -Original Message- From: Steven Mlodinow sgm...@aol.com To: cobirds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Aug 25, 2013 4:57 pm Subject: [cobirds] CO DOW Greetings All, No, this has naught to do with dowitchers. I find the behavior of the DOW enforcement agents in this state baffling. I've had more run-ins (all at Banner Lakes SWA and St Vrain SP) with state wildlife enforcement agents than in 20 years in WA (where the number was a lovely zero, though the number of locations roughly equal). The Banner Lakes guy didn't like where I parked, even though it was not on SWA area land and totally legal. He threatened to have my car towed and fine me even though he had no jurisdiction to do so. I don't argue with folks carrying guns and yelling at me, so I hiked the two miles back to my car and left. The most recent St Vrain incident on Co Rd 7 occurred a month ago when the officer claimed that a clearly unused Osprey nest built along WCR 7 still required a 1000 m clearance, even though it was unoccupied because it might be used. In mid-July. Really. This Prewitt thing is odd. I've talked to rangers there a dozen or so times over the 3 last years, usually chit-chatting about what birds I was seeing. No one mentioned a permit. Now they are ticketing folks. I wonder, has anyone in COBIRDS land received a warning during the last 3 years? My guess the answer is zero, or close to it. None of us regulars out there have received such that I know of. And I could not find, in 20 frustrated minutes, anything about a special permit about Prewitt or that any permit was needed simply to enter Prewitt. Maybe there is a sign at Prewitt that says such, but their website says naught (as far as I can tell) about a Prewitt/Jumbo permit. This erratic behavior just confounds and irritates me. Signs at Andrick Ponds SWA outright contradict themselves and their website. I've encountered this at other locations. Most of the officers I've bumped into (like at Prewitt in
[cobirds] Lakewood Woodpecker NOT an Arizona Woodpecker
This was a simple, honest mis-identification which can happen to anyone. The homeowner has a great feeder set-up, a birdy yard and was pleasant company while a couple of birders sat watching her feeders and figured out the ID problem. Maybe next time. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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/CAJpZcUBq1rJK8nZ4h1tgdpAPmypyMJkeZxrk-D%2BhC9Z4%3D_oTsQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] CO DOW
Joe- are you tellin' me you're over 64? I think I'm gonna need to see some ID, my friend. Norm Lewis Lakewood, CO -Original Message- From: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com To: Norm Lewis migran...@aol.com Cc: Steven Mlodinow sgm...@aol.com; Colorado Birds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, Aug 26, 2013 2:13 pm Subject: Re: [cobirds] CO DOW A WORD TO THE WISE: Just to supplement Norm Lewis's excellent post, IF you are exempt from being required to carry a valid fishing or hunting license OR carry a valid Access Pass BECAUSE OF YOUR LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE, MATURITY, SAGACITY AND WISDOM (in other words, old age) then YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE YOUR AGE BY CARRYING A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, PASSPORT, OR OTHER PROOF OF AGE, WITH YOU, ON YOUR PERSON, IN YOUR WALLET, PURSE OR BACKPACK OR OTHERWISE HANDY. DO NOT FORGET IT. THE FINE IS STEEP. I cannot tell you how many times I have needed to trudge back to my vehicle, retrieve my Colorado Driver's License with PROOF OF MY AGE, and display it to the well-meaning arresting office, all because said officer was INCREDULOUS that I was 65 or older based on my appearance alone. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Norm Lewis migran...@aol.com wrote: Good afternoon! I have a serious interest in this issue, since I lead monthly birding outings for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This month's trip is to, of course, Prewitt. After reading Steve's post, I realized that this would be a great opportunity to have another of my famous run-ins with the authorities (see, Julesburg Elementary School), so I rang up the Division of Parks, Wildlife, Birder Harrassment and General Bureaucratic Annoyance (the DPWBHGBA if you're looking it up) to see if I could get an answer. I got one, and here it is: If this looks familiar, it is the same policy that is in place for Jumbo and Red Lion. If you are between the ages of 19-64, you need an Access Pass to so much as set foot on the property. The pass is $36. If you have a CO hunting or fishing license, that will suffice. If you're a geezer (guilty as charged), you're exempt. As Steve mentioned, this policy is confusing and unfair, but it is what it is. As to the underlying reason- I spoke to a wildlife officer a few years back about the -then- new policy at Jumbo. He explained that there was a developing problem at Jumbo with partiers and carousers who were making disturbances and trashing the place, especially at night. His explanation was that the permit was a way to give officers an enforceable method for dealing with the problem. Sounds reasonable, to a point. I have never heard that this has been a problem at Prewitt, but So, if you are a youngster and you are birding Prewitt without a permit, you are at risk for a ticket. Norm Norm Lewis Lakewood, CO -Original Message- From: Steven Mlodinow sgm...@aol.com To: cobirds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Aug 25, 2013 4:57 pm Subject: [cobirds] CO DOW Greetings All, No, this has naught to do with dowitchers. I find the behavior of the DOW enforcement agents in this state baffling. I've had more run-ins (all at Banner Lakes SWA and St Vrain SP) with state wildlife enforcement agents than in 20 years in WA (where the number was a lovely zero, though the number of locations roughly equal). The Banner Lakes guy didn't like where I parked, even though it was not on SWA area land and totally legal. He threatened to have my car towed and fine me even though he had no jurisdiction to do so. I don't argue with folks carrying guns and yelling at me, so I hiked the two miles back to my car and left. The most recent St Vrain incident on Co Rd 7 occurred a month ago when the officer claimed that a clearly unused Osprey nest built along WCR 7 still required a 1000 m clearance, even though it was unoccupied because it might be used. In mid-July. Really. This Prewitt thing is odd. I've talked to rangers there a dozen or so times over the 3 last years, usually chit-chatting about what birds I was seeing. No one mentioned a permit. Now they are ticketing folks. I wonder, has anyone in COBIRDS land received a warning during the last 3 years? My guess the answer is zero, or close to it. None of us regulars out there have received such that I know of. And I could not find, in 20 frustrated minutes, anything about a special permit about Prewitt or that any permit was needed simply to enter Prewitt. Maybe there is a sign at Prewitt that says such, but their website says naught (as far as I can tell) about a Prewitt/Jumbo permit. This erratic behavior just confounds and irritates me. Signs at Andrick Ponds SWA outright contradict themselves and their website. I've encountered this at other locations. Most of the officers I've bumped into (like at Prewitt in past, and at Andrick recently) have been exceptionally nice, but then you get this weird
[cobirds] Last Chance, CO - Washington County
I decided to see how Last Chance was faring this afternoon on the way home from work and to my surprise there was still water in the little pond. The vegetation also is thriving in some places providing some ok understory. Considering that temps were still in the high 90's while I was there activity was still decent. Here's what I found of interest- Willow Flycatcher Hammond's Flycatcher Dusky Flycatcher Western Kingbird Warbling Vireo Wilson's Warbler Yellow Warbler Black-headed Grosbeak Brewer's Sparrow Lincoln Sparrow Chipping Sparrow Happy birding- Mark Minner-Lee Superior, CO Sent from my iPad -- 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/B5BC4338-3032-45A8-88C9-512469FAFB80%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir - LARIMER
Timnath Reservoir was teeming with birds this afternoon. Species that I considered highlights were 2 Wilson's Snipe and 1 Pectoral Sandpiper in the NE corner of the reservoir. Huge numbers of geese, ducks, grebes, herons, cormorants, pelicans, coots and gulls. A single White-faced Ibis. No rarities identified but I wouldn't want to say there are none out there! My advice: enjoy it while it lasts. Construction crews have been working near the parking area on the west side of the reservoir, and there is this from the website of the home developer on the east side of the reservoir. My heart is sinking... *Timnath to Pilot Boating Program Soon* August. 6th, 2013, Timnath, Colo – Get your boats ready! After being idle for several years, the Town of Timnath plans to restart a boating program on Timnath Reservoir. The Town is planning to pilot a program yet this year. The program, which is set to begin August 15th, will include the opening of a park facility on the south end of the Reservoir and the use of lower impact boats such as kayaking and sailing. The Town plans to expand and grow the program next year to more aggressively use the surface of the Reservoir. While the exact plans for future use have not been finalized, water-skiing, wake-boarding, boating, etc. seems imminent. “It is great to see that the Town of Timnath is putting the Reservoir to use,” said Gary Hoover, Development Manager of WildWing. “It is a great asset and amenity to the Town of Timnath and WildWing residents. We look forward to working with the Town to expand the program and make it successful in years to come.” Contact April D. Getchius, AICP (Town Manager) for more detail – 970-224-3211 John Shenot 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/c2c6888d-1377-47f5-b66a-d8a699e09ef3%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] Last Chance, CO - Washington County
Wow, that sounds great. I'm happy that at least part of the area survived the flooding and that so many birds are there. Nice. Deb Carstensen, Littleton, Arapahoe County Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2013, at 8:35 PM, BirdNerd's Email markrminner...@gmail.com wrote: I decided to see how Last Chance was faring this afternoon on the way home from work and to my surprise there was still water in the little pond. The vegetation also is thriving in some places providing some ok understory. Considering that temps were still in the high 90's while I was there activity was still decent. Here's what I found of interest- Willow Flycatcher Hammond's Flycatcher Dusky Flycatcher Western Kingbird Warbling Vireo Wilson's Warbler Yellow Warbler Black-headed Grosbeak Brewer's Sparrow Lincoln Sparrow Chipping Sparrow Happy birding- Mark Minner-Lee Superior, CO Sent from my iPad -- 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/B5BC4338-3032-45A8-88C9-512469FAFB80%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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/AD507CC1-C1BA-4EAA-B123-6A0CEF933F51%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
