Re: [cobirds] Sedge Wren, Cottonwood Glen/Spring Creek Trail, Larimer County
Great find, Brad. The wren was in the same spot at sundown. Hopefully it will stick around for others who search for it tomorrow. With weather moving in from the south, maybe it will stick around this weekend. Nick Komar Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: "Brad Biggerstaff" To: cobirds@googlegroups.com, "Brad Biggerstaff" Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 2:49:08 PM Subject: [cobirds] Sedge Wren, Cottonwood Glen/Spring Creek Trail, Larimer County ... I went to Cottonwood Glen/Spring Creek Trail in West Fort Collins at about 1:30 to see what warblers I might find (Yellow-Rumped). No luck with rare warblers, however, I did happen upon a Sedge Wren. The bird was in some tall, thick (sedge?) grasses right along the trail, in a marshy collection of water; the grasses transitioned into cattails away from the trail. The bird was calling single-note "chat" calls, and I saw it pop up long enough to fire off some photos. ... https://picasaweb.google.com/105742165113837247842/SedgeWrenSpringCanyonPark24Oct2013?authuser=0&feat=directlink The location of this marshy collection area from the parking lot on the west side of the park: walk along the bike/walking trail, past the first bridge (where the trail turns north), and the marshy section is then some 25-30 yards and on the west side of the trail. The grasses were just some 10 feet off the trail, and the bird was occassionally just 10-15 feet from me (though down in the grass). Brad Biggerstaff 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/1491216009.3139056.1382675268065.JavaMail.root%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Red Phalarope
This afternoon, I went over to try for the Tower Rd. and 96th Red Phalarope. Once I got to the right spot (about ¼ mile north of 96) it was easy to find in a large playa (well, actually it was in the small playa on the west side of the road with lots of Long-billed Dowitchers across from the large playa on the east side). Total of 5 shorebird species (including Pectoral), 6 dabbling ducks and a White-faced Ibis (right at 96th and Tower, though. Note that Glenn Walbek reported this as an ibis sp., but I am slightly confident that it is White-faced given its slightly red but uniformly colored legs). Since the White-faced Ibis was a new county bird, Adams is no longer my only county in CO with White Ibis, but not White-faced. Now it is my only county with Red Phalarope, but not Wilson's! Go figure. Bill Kaempfer Boulder -- 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/F90B1155A81D474890D22EEFFFA7CAE51770716F43%40EXC4.ad.colorado.edu. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Sedge Wren, Cottonwood Glen/Spring Creek Trail, Larimer County
Still reeling from not going to Dixon this morning and seeing the American Redstart that Arvind found, I went to Cottonwood Glen/Spring Creek Trail in West Fort Collins at about 1:30 to see what warblers I might find (Yellow-Rumped). No luck with rare warblers, however, I did happen upon a Sedge Wren. The bird was in some tall, thick (sedge?) grasses right along the trail, in a marshy collection of water; the grasses transitioned into cattails away from the trail. The bird was calling single-note "chat" calls, and I saw it pop up long enough to fire off some photos. I stayed some 30 minutes, and it would continue to call occassionally (generally single notes), but it pretty much stayed down in the grasses. I was able to get one shot that was a bit blurry but through the grasses that shows the back reasonably well. Link to all the photos (including very blurry ones) is here: https://picasaweb.google.com/105742165113837247842/SedgeWrenSpringCanyonPark24Oct2013?authuser=0&feat=directlink The location of this marshy collection area from the parking lot on the west side of the park: walk along the bike/walking trail, past the first bridge (where the trail turns north), and the marshy section is then some 25-30 yards and on the west side of the trail. The grasses were just some 10 feet off the trail, and the bird was occassionally just 10-15 feet from me (though down in the grass). Brad Biggerstaff 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/CAEsD7e5pgqvPU12hfvZLd1OuOdjbAFCdDj4b2haacvysqFxdHQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] El Paso county --- Surf Scoters
COBirders, Made a quick stop at Big Johnson reservoir and saw three SURF SCOTERs loafing amongst the thousands of birds on the water. The only other noteworthy things were the numbers of CANVASBACK seems to have increased, the number of WESTERN GREBEs fell off from 125 the other day to probably less than 30. Still a handful of FRANKLIN'S GULLs but not much else. - Mark Peterson Colorado Springs -- 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/1382643827.94700.YahooMailNeo%40web121503.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Red Phalarope, Tower Road, Adams Co.
I photographed the Red Phalarope along Tower Rd this morning. Unfortunately, it was foggy and the light was not great. However you can see the thick, pale-based bill easily which by itself should eliminate Red-necked Phalarope. The bird appears to be a juvenile molting into basic plumage. The tertial and covert edges are very buffy and there is still remnant buff in the face and throat. A juvi RNPH should not have buff in the face and throat and an adult RNPH should not have buffy edges to the tertials and greater coverts. In addition to the Red Phalarope, the puddle contained a plegadis ibis, 8 Long-billed Dowitchers, a Least Sandpiper and a Pectoral Sandpiper that I spent much time studying. http://upload.pbase.com/gwalbek/image/153052052 Glenn Walbek Castle Rock, 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/992903DE9F7A408A8ABB01FA627C8E98%40gwalbekPC. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo Co.) 10/24 (Red-throated Loon etc.)
Not a bad morning at Pueblo Reservoir: Red-necked Grebe - 1 SWA on the NW Side of Pueblo Res., looking west toward where the American White Pelicans are (about 40 of them) Laughing Gull - 1 adult winter seen from the SWA and then later at West Fishing Road Red-throated Loon - 1 out from North Picnic Road, looking south my first American Tree Sparrows of the fall at North Picnic Road Bonaparte's Gull - 2 flying around in the SWA Brandon Percival -- Pueblo West, 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/1382642260.83767.YahooMailNeo%40web164705.mail.gq1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] Possible Red Phalarope - Tower Rd - Adams County
John, I saw your Phalarope this morning and your description is spot on. I used my scope to get an extra close look at the head and back - the bill is definitely thick and really doesn't taper to a needle-like point. It was also short and almost appeared stubby compared to other phalaropes I've seen. The back was definitely in-between plummages and streaked with black and grey. I don't have enough experience to say one way or the other. I also noticed a small amount of rusty coloring on the upper throat - I am not certain if this would also be found on a red-necked. Anyway Thanks for sharing - was a beautiful bird to see up close. Regards, Mark Minner-Lee Superior, CO Sent from my iPhone On Oct 23, 2013, at 10:43 AM, JBreitsch - Denver wrote: > I had a strange birding morning today. Among the birds that I saw were a > phalarope (more on that in a moment), White-faced Ibis, dowitchers, and a > Cattle Egret. > > My question is on the phalarope. It was a bit streaky and dark on the back, > but the bill seemed rather definitive for Red. It was much thicker than > you'd expect for the other phalaropes, and I believe some of the late stage > juveniles can be a bit darker and streakier on the back. I'm wondering if > anyone can help with the ID of this bird. It was in one of the lingering > flood puddles along Tower Rd just north of 96th Ave. That was also where the > ibis and the dowitchers were. The Cattle Egret was seen at Barr. > > Phalarope > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442628986/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442797483/ > > Cattle Egret > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442784953/in/photostream/ > > Long-billed Dowitcher > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442627066/ > > White-faced Ibis > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442623675/in/photostream/ > > John Breitsch > Denver, Colorado > > P.S. Standard warning: If you look for the phalarope, watch for traffic > along Tower Road. > -- > 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/1067de54-b983-4e8b-86db-9e1fbc1b14c5%40googlegroups.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/ED136DA4-58E7-4E65-9F35-C3988C86564E%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Fw: [cobirds] Fw: American redstart, Dixon Res., Fort Collins
It doesn't seem this message went through earlier so I'm sending again. The trail crossing mentioned is the first one south of the Maxwell Natural Area parking lot. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:53 AM, "apanj...@yahoo.com" wrote: A female, just seen now, in the northwest corner, working the trees and shrubs along the ditch just east and west of the trail crossing. She's very active and moving quickly. Arvind Panjabi Ft. Collins Sent from my iPhone -- 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/1382639753.85104.YahooMailNeo%40web121002.mail.ne1.yahoo.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/1382640670.22446.YahooMailNeo%40web121005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Fw: American redstart, Dixon Res., Fort Collins
doesn't seem this message went through earlier so I'm sending again. The trail crossing mentioned is the first one south of the Maxwell Natural Area parking lot. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:53 AM, "apanj...@yahoo.com" wrote: A female, just seen now, in the northwest corner, working the trees and shrubs along the ditch just east and west of the trail crossing. She's very active and moving quickly. Arvind Panjabi Ft. Collins Sent from my iPhone -- 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/1382639753.85104.YahooMailNeo%40web121002.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] RMBO Barrow's Goldeneye Count!
Greetings, Please mark your calendar for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory's fifteenth consecutive year of compiling count totals for Barrow’s Goldeneyes (BAGO) in Colorado! This year we will be accepting data collected from 22 November through 2 December. It is possible that all the BAGO found in Colorado in this time of year represents the portion of the species that breeds in the state. Therefore, by counting the birds in Colorado at this time of year, we are getting an idea of how the population of BAGO is doing. However, we don't really know for certain and it possible that some birds are coming from Wyoming or farther north. We would appreciate reports of any BAGO in Colorado during the count period, however, we also appreciate counts of all waterbird species present at each location visited. If participants would enter their count totals into eBird that would be much appreciated. I will check eBird for all BAGO reported during this time period for those of you that don't post on CoBirds or WSBN. Or, you can send count totals to me at this e-mail address or jason.bea...@rmbo.org. Here are the totals for each year of the count: 1999 – 226 at 8 sites 2000 – 107 at 16 sites (less effort) 2001 – 181 at 20 sites 2002 – 189 at 16 sites 2003 – 245 at 21 sites 2004 – 226 at 14 sites 2005 – 219 at 16 sites 2006 – 280 at 21 sites 2007 – 225 at 17 sites 2008 – 183 at 19 sites 2009 – 163 at 16 sites 2010 – 163 at 16 sites 2011 – 217 at 24 sites 2012 – 214 at 19 sites Thank you and Good Birding! -- Jason Beason Special Monitoring Projects Coordinator Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory -- 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/CAJk9VVFPy6BZAfrXAUc4Q5hgFJQSunHi1mBGHZ2gL0D_Y3zqfw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Correction on location of Bald Eagle at Chico Basin, Pueblo Co
I actually saw the Bald Eagle at Roses Pond (not Rice's Pond) at Chico Basin on Tuesday, 22 Oct.. The bird was apparently seen again today by Gloria Nikolai on Rose's pond. Sorry for the mix up, Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- 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/CD1D241D-5C72-44C3-B7BD-FE513CC07FA2%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] October 2013 D.F.O. Fieldtrips -- Join Us!
Denver Field Ornithologists October 2013 Field Trips Saturday, October 26 Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR Leader: David Rhoades, 303-424-8633 Space is limited on this very popular trip. At 8 a.m. meet the leader and bird until 1 p.m. For details on the trip and directions, please register by phone since space on the bus is limited. Late migrants and waterfowl are expected to be seen on this trip. Lunch is optional. Sunday, October 27 Longmont Area Birding Leader: Nancy Wesorick, 970-532-2194 Meet leader at 8 a.m. at Jim Hamm Natural Area parking lot. From I-25 take Exit 240. Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder-Weld County Line Road, then approximately two miles north to park on left at E 17th Avenue. Bird until 1 or 2 p.m. Walking will be held to less than two miles, and we will drive from site to site. We will be looking for waterfowl, raptors, late shorebirds, and resident birds getting ready for winter. Contact leader to register. Scheduled by Chris Owens Submitted by Chris A. Blakeslee - DFO Member Centennial, Colorado corvidc...@aol.com -- 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/f8345.7fc32613.3f9a9b43%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe at Pueblo Res.
This bird is in the SWA on NW side of Pueblo Reservoir looking west toward the trees. Brandon K. Percival -- Pueblo West, CO -- sent from my phone -- 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/722933.49790.bm%40smtp228.mail.gq1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] American redstart, Dixon Res., Fort Collins
A female, just seen now, in the northwest corner, working the trees and shrubs along the ditch just east and west of the trail crossing. She's ver active and moving quickly. Arvind Panjabi Ft. Collins Sent from my iPhone -- 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/8E301961-41D5-475F-B560-EE9E9B363E1A%40yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 24 October 2013
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: October 24, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, October 24, 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): Surf Scoter (*Denver, Jefferson, La Plata, Larimer, Pueblo) Pacific Loon (*Adams, Larimer, Pueblo) Red-necked Grebe (Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer) YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (El Paso) American Golden-Plover (Kiowa) RED PHALAROPE (*Adams, Douglas/Jefferson, Kiowa) POMARINE JAEGER (Douglas/Jefferson) LAUGHING GULL (Pueblo) LITTLE GULL (Arapahoe) MEW GULL (Douglas/Jefferson) Thayer's Gull (Douglas/Jefferson) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer) Sabine's Gull (Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (El Paso) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Teller) Black Phoebe (Pueblo) Tennessee Warbler (Huerfano) Chestnut-sided Warbler (Morgan) Fox Sparrow (El Paso, Larimer, Pueblo) Swamp Sparrow (Boulder, El Paso, Kit Carson, Pueblo) White-throated Sparrow (Boulder, *Clear Creek, Montrose, Pueblo) ADAMS COUNTY: --A possible RED PHALAROPE was reported by Dowell at Barr Lake on October 21 and on October 22, Faulkner reported a RED PHALAROPE in the NW corner about 200 m from the dam. RMBO is the closest point to where the RED PHALAROPE was seen. On October 23, Kibbe reported the RED PHALAROPE and a Pacific Loon at Barr Lake. The loon was in the NE corner near the boat launch. --A RED PHALAROPE was reported by Breitsch on puddles along Tower Road just N of 96th Ave on October 23. ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --An ad LITTLE GULL was reported by Rutherford at Cherry Creek SP on October 20. It was seen from the Lake Loop. BOULDER COUNTY: --A juv Sabine's Gull was reported by Gent at Boulder Reservoir on October 16. --A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Floyd at Greenlee Preserve in Lafayette on October 20. --A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Dowell in Longmont on the W side of a pond that is W of Grandview Meadows Dr and S of the baseball diamond of Silver Creek High School. CLEAR CREEK COUNTY: --White-throated Sparrows were reported by Klaver at Georgetown Lake which is E of Georgetown on October 23. DENVER COUNTY: --A juv Surf Scoter was reported by Roller at Rocky Mountain Lake Park near I-70 & Federal on October 18. From the intersection of I-70 and Federal drive south on Federal, turn rt (west) at W. 46th Ave. Drive west and turn rt into parking lot. Scope is useful. The Surf Scoter was reported by Moore, Lewis, Santangelo, and Hess on October 19. The Surf Scoter was reported by Hudak on October 20. Santanglo reported that the Surf Scoter continues at Rocky Mountain Lake Park on October 23. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On October 16, Walbek reported a juv POMARINE JAEGER and RED PHALAROPE at Chatfield SP. The POMARINE JAEGER was reported by Bunker, Walbek, and Dowell at Chatfield SP on October 17. The POMARINE JAEGER was reported by Dunning at Chatfield SP on October 18. The POMARINE JAEGER was reported by Hess and Hudak on October 19. The POMARINE JAEGER was reported by Stachowiak, Deininger, and Klaver on October 20. On October 23, Chavez reported the POMARINE JAEGER at Chatfield SP. --On October 20, Mlodinow reported a juv MEW GULL on the Marina Sandspit, and juv Sabine's Gull and juv Thayer's Gull over the reservoir. --On October 19, Henwood reported a Red-necked Grebe at Chatfield SP. --On October 21, Goff reported POMARINE JAEGER, Thayer's Gull, and Sabine's Gull at Chatfield SP. EL PASO COUNTY: --A second year YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was found by Lafreniere on October 5 at a small marsh/pond on Birdsall Road and refound by Hinds on October 6. Directions: Take I-25 to Exit 122 (Chico Basin Exit), then head north on Old Pueblo Road about 3 miles to Birdsall Road. Stay on Old Pueblo Road, do not turn and head towards Chico Basin. Birdsall dead ends at a Private Ranch. The pond is on the north side of the road and right next to the road. The pond is on private property but can be viewed from the road. On October 19, the YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was reported by Edwards and Percival. EL PASO/PUEBLO COUNTIES: At Chico Basin Ranch (fee area): --A juv YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Percival around the Banding Station on October 19. --A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Percival at upper Twin Pond on October 19. --2 Swamp Sparrows and a Red Fox Sparrow were reported by Drummond at the wet ditch by the banding station at Chico Basin on October 19. HUERFANO COUNTY: --A Tennessee Warbler was reported by Neldner at Lathrop SP at the Children's Fishing Pond on October 16. JEFFERSON
