[cobirds] Glossy and hybrid plegadis ibis, Eastern Phoebe and foy Cassin's Kingbird in Canon City area
There was a very large flock of plegadis ibis in Florence this morning (Wednesday) numbering between 250 and 300. I observed two birds that had field marks consistent with Glossy Ibis and one that was clearly a hybrid. The two Glossy Ibis were actively feeding so moving in and out of the flock so I couldn't get reasonable photos of them. They hybrid had bathed then stayed in one spot to groom so I did get several good photos showing the line of blue bare skin going around the back of the eye. It is showed a reddish caste to it's eyes and plum coloration to the bare skin between the lines of bare skin. I have uploaded these photos to my Birds and Nature blog http://birdsandnature.blogspot.com. I refound an Eastern Phoebe at the Florence River Park, I suspect the same one I reported over a week ago and saw again two days ago (but failed to note it in my post as I was fighting off a bout of acute bronchitis that was likely facilitated by the blowing dust in the Lamar area during last week's big dust storms there).. I haven't seen the Black Phoebe in that area for several weeks. I found a first of the year Cassin's Kingbird near Brush Hollow Reservoir. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.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/CAAUvckphK1vB65tXMmT50_Xnms4OnVL7UUgBvJmuiaJy%2BBJzzg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] On the way home from Lamar
My two-week visit to Lamar ended today. Total species in the immediate Lamar area: 126. At LCC before heading north were several (7?) MacGillivray's Warblers, 2 Least Flycatchers, a Black-headed Grosbeak, multiple courtship displays by male Black-chinned Hummingbirds, two Northern Waterthrushes, a Plumbeous Vireo, a bunting (buzz heard), a Lincoln's Sparrow, a juv Broad-winged Hawk (at one point whistling that strange song of theirs), at least 3 Northern Cardinals, and one Red-bellied Woodpecker (heard only). On the way home I stopped at the Truck Plaza nw of town - NO Laughing Gull. At the Eads Cemetery I had a molting male FOY Blue Grosbeak (Kiowa). Nothing of note in the Eads park by the library/police station. At Last Chance (Washington) were 28 species, best being a Common Poorwill near the old motel. Don't know what Lamar has to do to get a measurable rain. The farmers need a good downpour badly. All they seem to get are hopeful forecasts followed by wind and dirt. The Limon area is noticeably greener. When I got to Fort Collins it was obvious a heavy rain shower had occurred this afternoon, and all evening there was rain, thunder, and lightning. 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-W186876A86BD654E5B396D7C1490%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 8 May 2014
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: May 8, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 3038659-8750 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 8, 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). Green Heron (Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, *Pueblo, *Weld) GLOSSY IBIS (Boulder, *Fremont) Broad-winged Hawk (*Jefferson, *Prowers) LAUGHING GULL (Prowers) White-winged Dove (Boulder, Montrose) Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Prowers, Yuma) Black Phoebe (Mesa) Eastern Phoebe (Bent, Douglas/Jefferson, *Fremont, *Pueblo) WOOD THRUSH (Bent, Weld) Golden-winged Warbler (Bent) Tennessee Warbler (Prowers, Yuma) Nashville Warbler (*Weld) Northern Parula (Arapahoe, *El Paso, *Jefferson, Larimer, Prowers, *Weld) Chestnut-sided Warbler (Weld) Black-throated Gray Warbler (Douglas/Jefferson, Ouray) Black-throated Green Warbler (Bent) PINE WARBLER (La Plata) Blackpoll Warbler (Yuma) Black-and-white Warbler (Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Rio Grande, *Weld) Worm-eating Warbler (Arapahoe) SWAINSON'S WARBLER (Bent) Ovenbird (Bent, *El Paso/Pueblo, Prowers, *Weld) Northern Waterthrush (Bent, *El Paso/Pueblo, Mesa, *Prowers, Yuma) KENTUCKY WARBLER (Bent) Hooded Warbler (*El Paso/Pueblo, *Kit Carson, Weld) Summer Tanager (Bent, Larimer, Prowers, Yuma) SCARLET TANAGER (Yuma) BLACK-THROATED SPARROW (*Garfield/Mesa) White-throated Sparrow (*Pueblo, Yuma) Harris's Sparrow (Garfield, Prowers, Yuma) Northern Cardinal (*Prowers, Yuma) ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --A Northern Parula was reported by Suddjian on the Highline Canal near Prince St access in Littleton on May 4. --A Worm-eating Warbler was found by Rutherford by the Smokey Hills picnic area of Cherry Creek SP on May 6 and it was seen by m.o.b. BENT COUNTY: --An ad m Black-throated Green Warbler was reported by Duane Nelson on the south side of John Martin Reservoir on May 4. --At Melody Tempel Grove on May 4, Duane Nelson reported m Kentucky Warbler and Ovenbird. --On May 5 at Tempel Grove, Duane Nelson reported WOOD THRUSH, 2 Ovenbirds, Northern Waterthrush, and imm m Summer Tanager. On May 5 at Tempel Grove, Leatherman reported SWAINSON'S WARBLER, Stulp found a m Golden-winged Warbler, and Eastern Phoebe. On May 6, Leatherman reported WOOD THRUSH and 2 Ovenbirds at Tempel Grove. BOULDER COUNTY: --A GLOSSY IBIS was reported by Waltman at Cottonwood Marsh on May 5. --A White-winged Dove was reported by Michael King at his feeders in Boulder on May 5. If you would like to try to see the bird contact him at michaelking4 AT me.c http://me.com/om DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On May 4, Suddjian reported 2 Eastern Phoebes, Black-and-White Warbler and Black-throated Gray Warbler at Chatfield SP. --On May 5 at the swim beach at Chatfield SP, Suddjian reported Green Heron. EL PASO COUNTY: --A Northern Parula was repored by Farese at Sondermann Park in Colorado Springs on May 7. EL PASO/PUEBLO COUNTY: --Gobris reported that an Ovenbird and Hooded Warbler were banded at the Chico Basin banding station on May 7. --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Drummond at Chico Basin HQ willows (fee area) on May 7. FREMONT COUNTY: --2 GLOSSY IBIS were reported by Moss in Florence on May 7. --Moss reported an Eastern Phoebe at Florence River Park on May 7. GARFIELD COUNTY: --Filby reported on May 5 that his yard Harris's Sparrow in Carbondale is still present. If you would like to try to see the bird email him at dickfilby AT hotmail.com. GARFIELD/MESA COUNTIES: --Beason reported a Black-throated Sparrow on the Garfield/Mesa County line on May 7. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --On May 4 Wuerthele reported Broad-winged Hawk over Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. On May 5, Commercon reported 3 Broad-winged Hawks over the hawk watch. On May 7, Rouch reported 1 Broad-winged Hawk over the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. --A Northern Parula was reported by Crooks at the WheatRidge Greenbelt on May 4. It was on N side of river, east of Prospect Park Footbridge. The Northern Parula was reported by Shade at the greenbelt on May 5. ON May 7, Mitzen reported Northern Parula and Broad-winged Hawk at the Wheatridge Greenbelt. KIT CARSON COUNTY: --A f Hooded Warbler was reported by Kaempfer at Flagler SWA on May 7. LA PLATA COUNTY: --A f PINE WARBLER was reported by Beatty at Pastorius SWA in PJ N of old inlet ditch on E side with yellow-rumps on May 4. LARIMER COUNTY: --A Black-and-white Warbler was reported by Biggerstaff at Dixon Reservoir in west Fort Collins on May 5. A Northern Parula was reported by Wade at Dixon on May 5. --A f Summer Tanager was reported by Sparks Behind the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and 2
[cobirds] Re: Flagler SWA (Kit Carson County) Birds
I was out at Flagler earlier yesterday. I missed Bill's Hooded, but picked up a female Chestnut-sided Warbler. There were also good numbers of MacGillavray's Warblers around. Fairly slow otherwise. John Breitsch Denver,CO https://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/ On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 9:56:32 PM UTC-6, William Kaempfer wrote: I visited Flagler SWA late this afternoon. Winds were stiff from the south, but there were good numbers of birds. Notable were a female Hooded Warbler and a Least Flycatcher. 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/d71c0492-9ea5-4a09-9502-ff069e9b6802%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] HARRIS'S SPARROW still Wednesday 7th May (Carbondale, Garfield)
Hi all, Our HARRIS'S SPARROW continued yesterday, Wednesday, but no further updates from me for two weeks, as we have gone to Michigan, Ohio and Ontario for Spring Migration. Good birding all Dick Filby Carbondale -- 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/BLU436-SMTP143AE8A773C71503B8F9678B2490%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County Lazuli Bunting
We had one male lazuli bunting at the sunflower seed feeder in Old Town Fort Collins this morning. Pine siskins have dwindled to about six from the 40 we had earlier in the season. John Todd Fort Collins Larimer 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/CAMZoCcm-nK45UwSCnySo7QRAWy7_6N6P7vOENAFbzpRWHW_DXA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hermit Thrush in yard, El Paso Cty
For the first time in 10 years we have recorded a Hermit Thrush in our yard. The only other sightings we have listed were three times in May of 2004. We live in the Old Farm subdivision in northeast Colorado Springs. Pretty cool, we think. Mel and Jeanne Goff Colorado Springs, 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/1764844496.4131998.1399563005982.JavaMail.root%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler, Lamar (Prowers)
Very recently this morning, Janeal Thompson found a Worm-eating Warbler in the big junipers in the southeast corner of the Lamar Community College Woods (i.e. just north of the houses). She reported a big influx of birds since yesterday, with yet another wave of Hermit Thrushes replacing the ones I was speculating yesterday had sort of cleared out to make way for the expected everywhere you look thrush: Swainson's. 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-W20F8D9FF93B4E73A0611BBC1490%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, (El Paso/Pueblo) 5/8
Bill Maynard and I thought maybe, the cold front would bring in some birds into Chico Basin Ranch (fee area), El Paso and Pueblo Counties. So, we met up and birded there. A little slower than we were hoping. El Paso County side: Orchard Oriole - 1 male Gray Flycatcher - 1 Townsend's Warbler - 1 male Yellow-breasted Chat - 1 Pueblo County side: Summer Tanager - 2 (1 at HQ and 1 at Rose) Northern Waterthrush - 3 (1 at HQ and 2 at Rose) Townsend's Warbler - 1 male (at HQ) Black-headed Grosbeak - 1 female Sora - 1 at Rose Pond (a Starling was imitating a sora at HQ). few shorebirds: Least Sandpiper, Long-billed Dowitcher, Wilson's Phalarope, American Avocet. Several warblers, like Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Virginia's, Orange-crowned, MacGillivray's, Common Yellowthroat, and Wilson's. Plumbeous Vireo was the only vireos today. For you SNAKE people: one red racer (coachwip) and one large bull snake (that Bill almost stepped on!). One garter snake too, no rattlesnakes, though they are out there, so be watching, while walking around at Chico. 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/1399583256.75137.YahooMailNeo%40web163301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Peregrine Red-br Merganse, Rio Grande County
5/8/14 in eastern Rio Grande County. a Peregrine Falcon near RG road 3E. Red-breasted Merganser at Home Lake. Plus 2 Purple Martins, Osprey, 2 Spotted Sandpipers. Lazuli Bunting at feeder nearby. Common Nighthawk west of Monte Vista. San Luis Valley is alive with birds and yummy bugs. 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/1383665860.814937.1399589501435.JavaMail.root%40md21.quartz.synacor.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Male Indigo Bunting in west Centennial, Arapahoe County
An Indigo Bunting has joined the Lesser Goldfinch I reported a couple of days ago, in my little townhouse yard near Holly Arapahoe. 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/ba39.6c774d11.409d7295%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yellow-throated Vireo at Lamar Community College
Birders, I got a call from Janeal Thompson this morning about the Worm-eating Warbler she had found at the south end of the Lamar Community College Woods (Prowers County). Although I failed to relocate the warbler, I did find a Yellow-throated Vireo, which was later seen by Janeal Thompson, Jane Stulp and Norma Verhoeff. This bird sang a few times, and was at the same spot as the Worm-eating Warbler. Go south on the main trail that starts at the green gate at the south end of the college, look for the first house, and continue south on the until you are due west of it. This will be about 100 feet south of a huge pile of cut logs. Also in this area was a hamburger male Summer Tanager, sporting the gaudy colors of oozing ketchup and mustard. 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/536C2581.2030109%40centurytel.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rufous Hummingbird/La Plata
Hey gang, My wife, Heather, texted me today to tell me she had a Rufous Hummingbird at the feeder at her office in Durango. After telling beginning birders time after time that Rufous Hummingbirds don't show up here until July, I was not sure what to expect. But sure enough, at about 6:30 PM the bird came in again. Definitely looked like a male Rufous Hummingbird. My only question is, with such an odd date, is Allen's Hummingbird a possibility? She has a photo of the bird if desired. Riley Morris Durango, 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/1862060228.351428.1399600747905.JavaMail.root%40md37.quartz.synacor.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rose-Breasted Grosbeak - Greenwood Village (Arapahoe)
At dinner on the patio Tuesday evening we were treated to a very handsome Rose-Breasted Grosbeak. A new yard bird for us near S. University and Orchard Road. Gary and Lora Witt Greenwood Village -- 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/A78CD1CB-45D9-499C-9C8F-B292566F7B89%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Bonny and Flagler Birds on 5/9
I was out east today and the birding was terrific. The morning started at the west end of what used to be Bonny Reservoir. Just where the south side road turns from heading east to south, I found a Northern Waterthrush. It turned out to me my only eastern warbler of the day, but there were lots of other attractions. A couple hundred years from this spot where the road crosses what used to be billed as a high-water mark, I stopped for a pair of Baltimore Orioles and quickly had a Northern Cardinal as well. That got me out and walking around on both sides of the road. I discovered that I had happened on a mini-fallout with a strong wind from the north causing all northbound birds to dive into the first trees they found as they worked their way up the plains. Lots of Warbling Vireos and Clay-colored Sparrows were about as well as a Yellow-breasted Chat and a female Western Tanager plus other stuff including a welcomed Black-capped Chickadee where they have been scarce post-West Nile. A bit further on were a pair of Mississippi Kites. At the Hale crossroads there were gobs of birds including more Baltimore Orioles, several Orchard Orioles, Blue, Black-headed and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, scores of Clay-colored and hundreds of Lark Sparrows. Hale Ponds was more of the same-my notes show 35 species in 50 minutes including my FOS Red-headed Woodpecker and Lazuli Bunting. By late afternoon I had made my way back to Flagler SWA where the female Hooded Warbler that I found yesterday was still in the same spot (NE corner grove). Below the Flagler dam was a Great Crested Flycatcher. 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/F90B1155A81D474890D22EEFFFA7CAE51C196C6F02%40EXC4.ad.colorado.edu. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Northern Parula --Wheat Ridge Greenbelt
This morning the Northern Parula continued east of the bridge at Prospect Park and north of Clear Creek. It was easy to locate as the bird sang non-stop in the cool morning air. It eventually flew to the south side of Clear Creek into private property. I was only able to find a large flock of Yellow-rumps and a couple of Blue-gray Gnatcatchers in a half hour. Photos of the Northern Parula can be seen below: http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/ Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.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/1938156004.503785.1399611981094.JavaMail.root%40sz0068a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Green Heron, Plumbeous Vireo, Bl Chinned Hummer on nest in Canon City area today
I stopped for a few minutes on the Canon City Riverwalk on my way to an appt. Thre were a good number of Tree Swallows flying in the area, apparently a new group moving through. There were fair number of Yellow-rumped Warblers and a few Yellow Warblers working the trees. I spotted a first of the year Plumbeous Vireo high in a mature cottonwood by the river then noticed a hummer perched on a branch about 35 feet above the ground. Upon further inspection with my binocs I could see it was sitting on a nest that was very well camouflaged. I got photos of the hummer and a very pretty Yellow Warbler that I have uploaded to my Birds and Nature bloghttp://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/. As I drove through Florence I found the dark ibis flock had increased to at least 350 birds today spread across one recently flooded ag field but I didn't have time to look for Glossy or hybrid birds. When I got back in town I stopped at Florence River Park where I spotted a Green Heron, likely the same one I have seen and reported on since last week. I have uploaded photos to my blog of the Eastern Phoebe I took a few days ago (I didn't look today as a thunderstorm was moving in). SeEtta Moss Canon City http;//BirdsAndNature.blogspot.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/CAAUvckpdc%2BbAG0Mk9%3DTBXxS%3DmF%3Dx3cDb_qCZ-fMbgUfOH918mg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
