[cobirds] Crow Valley, Crom Lake, Nunn Yard/Weld
Saturday we saw the Painted Redstart, Orange-crowned, Townsend's and Yellow-rumped Warblers and a surprise Eastern Towhee. Also, Mallard, Northern Mockingbird, Vesper, White-crowned, Chipping Sparrow, Townsend's Solitaire, House Wren, and Western Kingbird. Someone mentioned a vireo--don't know which. Crom Lake this morning had recent usuals and (new) Semipalmated Sandpiper, Lark Sparrow. Hermit Thrush in Nunn yard Sunday. 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/171a7b87-410f-4c66-a5df-3b6dab5c2711%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [cobirds] Chico Ranch flycatcher ID ???
Bill's flycatcher is a Gray. It has a beautifully rounded head, bold pale lores, and a very long and flat bill that has a completely orange lower mandible. It is also plain in color, with no contrasting green or gray areas. Christian NunesBoulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ Date: Sun, 4 May 2014 20:56:24 -0700 From: bill_ko...@msn.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Chico Ranch flycatcher ID ??? I think this is a Dusky Flycatcher that I saw at Chico ranch in the banding area today. But flycatcher ID is challenging so I would appreciate others' opinions. http://www.avoapples.com/birds/IMG_5046_cr.jpg http://www.avoapples.com/birds/IMG_5056_cr.jpg Thanks in advance for any comments. Bill bill_ko...@msn.com 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/7e5f489a-8b13-48af-8111-0ab7550e0ce2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/COL129-W1AA19E79BDB5105785152BC4C0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeaks - Fountain - El Paso County
COBirders, Of local interest, Mel Goff called to report a pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks along with multiple Black-headeds at Fountain's Adams Open Space located behind the Fountain Library in El Paso County at approximately 0930. The birds were in the vicinity of the wooden bridge. Bill Maynard 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/000f01cf6879%24acd8e1e0%24068aa5a0%24%40com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] HSR: Dinosaur Ridge (04 May 2014) 7 Raptors
Dinosaur Ridge Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 04, 2014 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 3 7110 Osprey 0 2 17 Bald Eagle 0 0 27 Northern Harrier 0 0 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 3 41 Cooper's Hawk1 6 77 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk1 2 3 Red-tailed Hawk 0 7252 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 9 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 9 Golden Eagle 0 0 11 American Kestrel 0 2 80 Merlin 0 0 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 5 Prairie Falcon 0 0 7 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter1 1 23 Unknown Buteo0 2 26 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 8 Total: 7 33717 -- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter:Bill Wuerthele Observers:Karen Fernandez, Mike Fernandez, Roger Rouch Visitors: A warm Sunday brought many hikers/bikers/joggers/families to the Ridge. A few stopped by to talk and ask questions. Weather: It was a very warm day with a high temperature of 82 F. A constant breeze, out of the west and northwest, varied from a low of 2 bft (4 - 7 mph) to a high of 5 bft (18 - 24 mph), with gusts in the afternoon to 6 bft (25 - 30 mph). High, thin clouds moved in and out during the day, with cloud cover varying from 20% to 80%. Raptor Observations: Migrating Raptors: It was another slow day on the Ridge for migrating raptors, with a total of seven counted - three Turkey Vultures, a Cooper's Hawk, a Sharp-shinned Hawk, a Broad-winged Hawk and an unidentified Accipiter. Non-migrating Raptors: There were numerous sightings of local Red-tailed Hawks and local Turkey Vultures. One adult Red-tailed Hawk, carrying a small rodent, landed on a power pole behind the site. Other local raptors seen included a Cooper's Hawk, a Sharp-shinned Hawk and an American Kestrel. Non-raptor Observations: Non-Raptor Observations included the following species: Common Raven, Black-billed Magpie, Western Scrub-Jay, Western Meadowlark, American Robin, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, White-throated Swift, Violet-green Swallow, Spotted Towhee, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Chipping Sparrow, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and a Great Blue Heron, soaring over the Ridge. Predictions: Another warm day, with predicted southwest winds, hopefully will bring some late season movement. Report submitted by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (jeff.bi...@rmbo.org) Dinosaur Ridge information may be found at: http://www.rmbo.org/ Site Description: Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular. Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or Dusky Grouse. Birders are always welcome. The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory from about 9 AM to around 4 PM from the first week of March to the first week of May. Directions to site: From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from the south side of lot to hawkwatch
[cobirds] Lesser Goldfinch Chipping Sparrow in west Centennial, Arapahoe County
This morning's sighting was the first time I've ever seen a Lesser Goldfinch in my little townhouse yard near Holly Arapahoe. Had a Chipping Sparrow pass through yesterday. Had seen a couple here a few weeks ago. Keep Smilin', Kevin Corwin west Centennial Arapahoe 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/2a200.4ba5fd24.40991eab%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Crow Valley Wood Thrush
Hi All, There was a beautiful Wood Thrush at Crow Valley Sunday. It was in the NW corner hanging across the stream by the exposed roots of a tree. And the mimics of the Northern Mockingbird will have to make up for not seeing the Painted Redstart. Elaine Coley, Loveland Free Online Photosharing - Share your photos online with your friends and family! Visit http://www.inbox.com/photosharing to find out more! -- 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/6615D4E366D.08F3elbo%40inbox.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Clear Springs Ranch, El Paso Co., Monday
Hi COBirders, Banding Report for CSR, Monday 5/5/14. Warm, breezy, and a turnover in birds overnight. Many smaller birds today, although I caught less than yesterday. Banded today, 14 new birds: Yellow Warbler (FOS) 2 Ad m Orange-crowned Warbler 2 Ad m, 1 SY (second-year) m, WIlson's Warbler, 1 Ad m, 1 SY m, 1 SY f Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, SY m Hermit Thrush, Ad Brown Thrasher, Ad m Lincoln's Sparrow, 2 Ad, 1 SY Also seen circling, about 15 White-faced Ibis. We've seen over 150 in the last three days, and 2 Tom turkeys displaying to at least 3 somewhat-interested hens. And, an out-of-range bird from yesterday that I forgot - Sunday I banded a SY Pygmy Nuthatch! Happy Migration, Steve Brown 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/3F31710A-5ECB-4D11-B539-DFF3DCFFECC1%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loveland Rec. Trail, Larimer - Birds Coming
Hi All, Passing on after-the-flood info. regular birds are showing up on the Rec. Trail between Taft and Wilson in Loveland. Last few days HOUSE WRENS, CORMORANTS, SAY'S PHOEBE, E. PHOEBE (not sure if it's the breeding one or not), YELLOW -RUMPED WARBLERS, TVs, OSPREYs, BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT- HERONS, KINGFISHER, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. Today: WOOD DUCK pair, CLIFF and BARN SWALLOWS, N. BULLOCK'S ORIOLE, few ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS, 3 BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHERS. Such a relief to see them back here after all the devastation! Elaine Coley, Loveland -- 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/66E727ECDB9.0A70elbo%40inbox.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rio Grande County
5/6/14 at Del Norte Cemetery: Spotted Towhee Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher Black-and-white Warbler Yellow-rumped Warblers numerous for past week Plus a few common species. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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/344058825.774930.139932215.JavaMail.root%40md21.quartz.synacor.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] BOULDER COUNTY AUDUBON 100 SPECIES TRIP SATURDAY
Hi Chuck Would you post this on cobirds for me? If you don't want to that is fine. The Boulder county 100 species trip that John V Bill K led on Sat May 3rd was the best! It was a perfect balance of driving, walking, looking. Thanks guys! Diane Carter Chuck Lowrie, 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/f2a7b016-9f9f-4377-aa5e-39e1c063386a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] N Parula, Larimer
Definitely saw 1 Northern Parula, probably 2, at Dixon reservoir today. The Black White warbler continues also. David Wade 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/64463175-3207-4b8a-9523-e4954e934fae%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Boulder Glossy Ibis
Walden Ponds Cottonwood Marsh. With 40 WFIB. David Waltman 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/822096649.1318808.1399326698380.JavaMail.root%40sz0040a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Floyd Playa in play, Boulder County
Visited the new wetlands (109th and Boulder Creek) today, and in addition to the Willets, Avocets and a few ducks, the place was loaded with a couple hundred WF Ibises, all loading up for the journey north. Rich pickings in here, and couldn't find a Glossy in the bunch. J.D. (Birch) Birchmeier 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/1399329303.6374.YahooMailNeo%40web140305.mail.bf1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Wood Thrush in Bent County
Birders, I visited Tempel Grove for about an hour this afternoon. The highlight was a Wood Thrush in the leaf litter south of the Melody Tempel bench. It disappeared for a long time, but was finally seen again near the juniper tree on the NW corner of the white house next to the grove. I think it was attracted to the sprinkler, though it was never seen there. Additional birds included: two Ovenbirds, one Northern Waterthrush, one Yellow-breasted Chat, one MacGillivray's Warbler and one immature male Summer Tanager (along canal west of Road 35). Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent County CO --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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/536813CE.4000309%40centurytel.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Boulder Glossy Ibis
Any chance there were 39 birds total, i.e., 38 White-faced and 1 Glossy? The reason I ask is that I saw 39 Plegadis sp. overflying Greenlee Preserve late this morning, on a northwest vector that would have taken them straight to Walden. If it was n=39, I'm adding Glossy to my Greenlee list... ;-) Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County, Colorado On Monday, May 5, 2014 3:51:38 PM UTC-6, David Waltman wrote: Walden Ponds Cottonwood Marsh. With 40 WFIB. David Waltman 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/761d1be0-a9cf-49c1-b814-76a39532%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Whimbrel -- Pueblo Res. 5/5
This evening around 6pm, there was one Whimbrel on the big island, off N-1 Road, on NE side of Pueblo Reservoir. There is a parking lot on the north side of the dam, and this is where I saw it from. There were also 40+ Willets, two Least Sandpipers, a Spotted Sandpiper, and 12 Forster's Terns in the same area. 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/1399336908.51525.YahooMailNeo%40web142506.mail.bf1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sondermann and Shooks, Spring Arrivals (El Paso) 5/5
Hi All, Sondermann Park in Colorado Springs was alive this afternoon (from roughly 1-4pm) with many new birds just come in. The highlights for me were a *Lewis' Woodpecker* in the snags at the north end of the park, and the first beautiful *Lazuli Buntings *I've seen this spring. Nearby was what I believe is the same *Bullock's Oriole* from last week and a *Western Kingbird*. Around the Biedleman parking lot were a singing *Plumbeous Vireo* and *Western Tanager*. Also a* MacGillivray's Warbler*, mostly staying low in the chokecherries. There was a total of five warbler species, also including dozens of *Yellow-rumps*, an *Orange-crowned*, several *Common Yellowthroats*, and one *Wilson's Warbler* (interestingly I think of the *chryseola* subspecies, with orange near the lores). Also present were one *Dusky Flycatcher,* one unidentified Dusky/Hammond's, and one heard *Western Wood-pewee*, as well as two *Hairy Woodpeckers*. Earlier migrants— *Gnatcatchers*, *House Wrens*, and* Mourning Doves* seem to have settled back in. Took a short walk in Shooks Run Park this morning. Noteworthy there were *Orange-crowned* and *Virginia's Warblers*, *Common Raven*, a leucistic *Yellow-rump*, a *Chimney Swift*, and *Brown Creeper*. Happy Trails, Lee Farese CO 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/98e317ef-fa2b-44d3-a3f9-516bf8934447%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-winged Dove, Boulder County
Last summer, Diana and I had a White-winged Dove visit our backyard feeders between 7:15 and 8:00 am, largely in response (we suspect) to the new xeriscape landscaping and 'Arizona-friendly' environment, for three months. The bird had not been seen in over 6 months, but today we had a visit of a pair of White-winged Doves at 2:00 pm for about 20 minutes, and later (around 7:30 pm) one White-winged Dove visited our feeders. For those interested in seeing this bird in Boulder County, feel free to contact us off list for directions, information, and to schedule an appointment. Michael King 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/BD82E465-1337-4FB6-A917-E79C1EF3DE64%40me.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Park County May 2 - the rest of the story
Yes, a little old now, but since there are fairly few reports from Park Co in spring, here are some other birds to add to my report the other day for my May 2 outing. It was a 121 species day in Park, which seems good to me. Pair of WOOD DUCKS was on a pond at Shawnee Late ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK at Jefferson 6 COMMON GRACKLES near Jefferson 2 MOUNTAIN PLOVERS off County Road 56 and 3 flying near CR 24 2 AM. THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at 2 spots along CR 56 6 RED CROSSBILLS at three spots along CR 56 2 PINE GROSBEAKS along CR 56 7 CLARK'S NUTCRACKERS at 5 spots along CR 23, and 1 at Red Hill Pass NOR. PYGMY-OWLS at CR 60 and CR 23 1 male TOWNSEND'S WARBLER at CR 23 joined in mobbing the Pygmy-Owl For the record, here are cumulative totals of waterfowl and a few other waterbirds (not an exhaustive list of all species) at Antero, Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain reservoirs...in addition to the shorebirds and rare waterbirds I cited in my previous post. I think some of these may be pretty good counts for May in Park. Canada Goose, 120 Gadwall, 3075 American Wigeon, 129 Mallard, 130 Northern Pintail, 2 Blue-winged Teal, 113 Cinnamon Teal, 58 Northern Shoveler, 754 Green-winged Teal, 903 Redhead, 208 Ring-necked Duck, 48 Lesser Scaup, 2707 Bufflehead, 1050 Common Goldeneye, 98 (big drop from Apr 22-23, but still good numbers for May) Common Merganser 48 Ruddy Duck, 1650 Eared Grebe, 506 Western Grebe, 571 Clark's Grebe, 3 Western / Clark's Grebe sp., 40 Double-crested Cormorant, 99 (looked like they were nesting at Antero) American White Pelican, 814 (looked like they were nesting at Antero) White-faced Ibis, 17 American Coot, 1832 Franklin's Gull, 63 Ring-billed Gull, 156 (species seemed to increase since my Apr 22-23 trip, when few were present, with immatures being prevalent now but adults before) California Gull 160 (count would have been much higher if I looked at southern 11 Mile) David Suddjian Littleton, 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/CAGj6RoqR9srB8uHu15bt1n8Qew1Fzb__15oAJG5M-1N9V3o%2BgA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lamar area today (Prowers and Bent) on 5May14
Finally it felt like a little turnover in Lamar today. 50ish in morning, 90+ in pm. Winds light (there is a Tooth Fairy) from the south. Riverside Cemetery (Maple Street e of Main, Lamar, Prowers) Harris's Sparrow (at least 1, breeding adult) ne corner, probably same one Brandon had last weekend Red-eyed Vireo (1 singing, sw corner and central part) in several different kinds of trees Ruby-crowned Kinglet (1) in hackberry Bunting sp. (heard buzz only) Fairmount Cemetery (south Memorial Drive, Lamar, Prowers) Evening Grosbeak (1) in American Elm and Ponderosa Pine Tennessee Warbler (1, possibly 2) singing but tough to hear amid the din of goldfinches and chippers Cassin's Vireo (in pines ne of entrance) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1) in American Elm Red-bellied Woodpecker Lamar Community College Woods (Lamar, Prowers) Summer Tanager (3: 2f, 1 mottled m) MacGillivray's Warbler (at least 2m) Warbling Vireo (1 south end in large cottonwood) Red-bellied Woodpecker (head at least 1) Northern Cardinal (at least 1 pair) Mississippi KIte (eating large grasshopper) Tempel's Grove (Bent) SWAINSON'S WARBLER (tentatively identified from poor looks in the field as Warbler sp.) but good enough photos by Janeal Thompson show the bird as a much better species than what was speculated at the time. Seen by Jane Stulp, Janeal Thompson, and Gary Koehn. Spent all its time under two juniper bushes near a private residence in the Tempel Grove area. It should be looked for in the dry understory south of the Melody Temple bench. Please respect Mr. Tempel's request to limit birding to the canal road. WOOD THRUSH (found and reported earlier by Duane Nelson - as an example of how rare and difficult to observe this species can be, Duane has found a ton of birds in CO and this was his first Wood Thrush. Congrats to Duane). I think Duane and maybe Norma Verhoeff got confirming photos. GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER (1m) - first found by Jane Stulp right over the Melody Tempel bench. It disappeared for over 2 hours and was then refound, seen by all four of us. Photos obtained. Other species of note at Tempel's Grove: Northern Waterthrush Yellow-breasted Chat MacGillivray's Warbler (at least 2) Ovenbird (2) Summer Tanager (1 mottled male) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1i m) Wild Turkey (1) Townsend's Solitaire (getting pretty late and hot) Gray Catbird (2) Swainson's Thrush (1) Hermit Thrush (at least 8) Empid (1) Eastern Phoebe (1) attempting to nest under CR35 bridge but Duane says grackles are giving them a hard time. Dave Leatherman 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/SNT148-W141427AEC5BC3E836A15EFC14F0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] HSR: Dinosaur Ridge (05 May 2014) 10 Raptors
Dinosaur Ridge Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 05, 2014 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 2 9112 Osprey 0 2 17 Bald Eagle 0 0 27 Northern Harrier 0 0 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 3 41 Cooper's Hawk1 7 78 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk3 5 6 Red-tailed Hawk 0 7252 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 9 Swainson's Hawk 2 2 2 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 9 Golden Eagle 0 0 11 American Kestrel 1 3 81 Merlin 0 0 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 5 Prairie Falcon 0 0 7 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter0 1 23 Unknown Buteo0 2 26 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 1 9 Total: 10 43727 -- Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours Official Counter:Joyce Commercon Observers: Visitors: Judy Henderson arrived in the afternoon with binoculars and camera to help spot and try her luck at photographing raptors and other birds. Doug Kibbe came out in hopes of seeing some Broad-wings. Weather: A beautiful warm day with mostly light breezes that started out from the west and northwest but shifted to the southeast and east. Visibility was good. Ample cloud cover made it easier to spot migrants. Raptor Observations: The highlights of the day were three adult Broad-winged Hawks, as well as two adult Swainson's Hawks. Of these, all but one of the Swainson's Hawks came along the Ridge. Local Red-tails and Turkey Vultures were out and about most of the morning. One local Red-tail roller-coastered over Rooney Valley very near the HawkWatch site, putting on a wonderful show. Non-raptor Observations: A pair of Mountain Chickadees flew through the HawkWatch site twice, each time with the one escorting the other, which carried a beak-full of soft fuzzy nesting material. A number of Violet-green Swallows were spotted flying north. About a dozen Cliff Swallows were observed swirling in a loose mass over Rooney Valley briefly. Also seen and heard were American Robin, Common Grackle, Western Scrub-Jay, Spotted Towhee, Rock Wren, Western Meadowlark, Black-billed Magpie, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Blue Jay, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet, White-throated Swift, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Common Raven, Townsend's Solitaire, and Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler. Report submitted by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (jeff.bi...@rmbo.org) Dinosaur Ridge information may be found at: http://www.rmbo.org/ Site Description: Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular. Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or Dusky Grouse. Birders are always welcome. The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory from about 9 AM to around 4 PM from the first week of March to the first week of May. Directions to site: From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from the south side of lot to hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading east on
[cobirds] Chatfield SP and vicinity recent birds
May 1 Highline Canal near the Prince Street access in Littleton Arapahoe County: YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER, BREWER'S SPARROW. May 4 South Platte in Chatfield SP Jeffco: 2 EASTERN PHOEBE, 1 LEAST FLYCATCHER, 1 BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER, 1 BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER, 1 EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, 1 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, 2 SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS. Near South Platte in Chatfield SP in Douglas County: 1 GRAY FLYCATCHER, 1 BREWER'S SPARROW. Highline Canal near the Prince Street access in Littleton Arapahoe County: NORTHERN PARULA South Platte Park at Northern Wildlife Area, Arapahoe County: LEAST FLYCATCHER May 5 Reynold's Ranch County Park, Jeffco: HAMMOND'S FLYCATCHER, NOR. PYGMY-OWL South Platte and vicinity downstream of Chatfield Dam, Douglas County: DUSKY FLYCATCHER, LEAST FLYCATCHER GRAY CATBIRD Swim Beach and Deer Creek inlet, Chatfield SP, Jeffco: SOLITARY SANDPIPER, at least 20 SPOTTED SANDPIPERS (nice gathering!), GREEN HERON, BONAPARTE'S GULL, MARBLED GODWIT. David Suddjian Littleton, 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/CAGj6RopzdKW_RsiSXEZMzDZ1-RFnWoEsmAqcJU8np_5wSLUVYg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] HSR: Dinosaur Ridge (02 May 2014) 18 Raptors
Dinosaur Ridge Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 02, 2014 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 4 7110 Osprey 0 0 15 Bald Eagle 0 0 27 Northern Harrier 0 0 3 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 0 38 Cooper's Hawk4 4 75 Northern Goshawk 0 0 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk1 1 2 Red-tailed Hawk 7 10255 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 9 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 9 Golden Eagle 0 0 11 American Kestrel 1 1 79 Merlin 0 0 4 Peregrine Falcon 1 2 6 Prairie Falcon 0 0 7 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter0 0 22 Unknown Buteo0 2 26 Unknown Falcon 0 0 3 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 8 Total: 18 27711 -- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter:Dave Hill Observers:Cynthia Madsen, Debbie James, Janet Shin, Rob Raker Visitors: Several couples who were enjoying the delightful day on Dinosaur Ridge stopped to talk and ask questions. Weather: Temperatures ranged from 64 to 74 deg. F. ; North winds 4 to 11 mph with gusts to 18 mph; Visibility was unlimited with 40% to 25% cloud cover. Raptor Observations: Turkey Vulture 12 4 migrants, 8 non-migrants A kette of 5 local birds was spotted flying over the west ridge. Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 1 Local, non-migrant Cooper's Hawk 5 4 Migrants, 1 Non-migrant Broad-winged Hawk 1 1 Migrant Red-tailed Hawk On our walk up to our lookout point we noticed both a Great Blue Heron and a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk circling up (gaining elevation) together. At the The Red-tailed Hawk migrated to the north and the heron glided off to the south. 7 Migrants (2 Immature, 5 Adult) 6 Non-migrant (local) birds, all Adults American Kestrel 1 A Migrant Peregrine Falcon 1 A Migrant Non-raptor Observations: Plant species observed: Wild Parsley Golden Banner, in bloom Yellow Wild Violet Chickweed Larkspur, in bloom Chiming Bells Western Wallflower Serviceberry, in bloom Wax Current, in bloom Butterfly species observed: White Sulfur Swallowtail Non-raptor Species include: Great Blue Heron 1 White-throated Swift 31 Broad-tailed Hummingbird 4 Western Scrub-Jay 2 Black-billed Magpie 2 Common Raven 7 Tree Swallow 1 Violet-green Swallow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 2 House Wren 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 6 Spotted Towhee 2 Western Meadowlark 2 House Finch 4 Report submitted by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (jeff.bi...@rmbo.org) Dinosaur Ridge information may be found at: http://www.rmbo.org/ Site Description: Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular. Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or Dusky Grouse. Birders are always welcome. The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory from about 9 AM to around 4 PM from the first week of March to the first week of May. Directions to site: From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from the
[cobirds] Article on Northern Harriers
Thoughtful article by Steve Jones and Carol Cushman. Northern Harriers are at the brink of becoming an extirpated breeder in Boulder County, even with so much open space. http://www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_25670660/northern-harriers-make-last-stand-at-boulder-reservoir.htm Best, Scott Severs Longmont -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- 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/CAL-OjWNzd8mC4hfNot%3DADQd0Bh4g1DbvyohCAK2HW01_XbOH8g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
