[cobirds] This Saturday's Lakes of Lakewood DFO Trip is on.
No worries about getting too cold. We will be driving to each lake with very minimal walking in between. :) Meet at Belmar Historic Park Saturday, November 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Leader - Alison Kondler Phone: 303-904-9140 Trail Difficulty: Easy Maximum Participants: 12 Trip description: We will visit many lakes in a five mile radius in search of ducks, rarities, and resident land birds. Bring binoculars, scope (if you have one), hot drink, and snacks. Registration Link - http://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx Directions: Belmar Historic Park is at 800 S Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood. Meet in the parking lot closest to the lake. From Alameda and Wadsworth go south on Wadsworth, turn west at the light on West Ohio Ave. Drive a short two blocks to the parking lot past the office buildings. Alison Kondler 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/496f220e-cff7-4a94-a9fe-ac5afe8a6923%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] This Saturday's Lakes of Lakewood DFO Trip is still on.
No worries about getting too cold. We will be driving to each lake with very minimal walking in between. Meet at Belmar Historic Park Saturday, November 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Alison Kondler Phone: 303-904-9140) Trail Difficulty: Easy Maximum Participants: 12 Directions: Meet in the parking lot near the lake. Belmar Historic Park is at 800 S Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood. From Alameda and Wadsworth go south on Wadsworth, turn west at the light on West Ohio Ave. Drive a short two blocks to the parking lot. We will visit many lakes in a five mile radius in search of ducks, rarities, and resident land birds. Bring binoculars, scope (if you have one), Hot drink, and snacks. Alison Kondler 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/528b2a38-249f-46b2--7b7a41f464ed%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loons are uncommon Dave.
Hello, The House Finch are eating buckthorn berries happily. The birds are there. Art Hudak Denver 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/206a4ac2-4542-4e81-816f-ba5289bdf95c%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Northern Larimer on 11/13
I checked some water bodies in northern Larimer and encountered the same fog and difficult viewing conditions everyone else has been having. Hamilton Reservoir attached to the Rawhide Power Plant just north of the Buckeye Road All three mergansers Eared Grebes (few) Bald Eagle (1 adult) Several other common waterfowl species Park Creek Reservoir as viewed from Larimer 80Road about 8 miles west of Hamilton Reservoir TUNDRA SWAN (3) as I scoped them from a fair distance, they took off and flew due north up over Gilman Mountain and out of sight North Poudre Reservoir #4 Snow Goose (8 including one for-real "Blue") Ross's Goose (2) NOTE: THIS RES IS NO LONGER PUBLIC AND INVOLVED WITH COLORADO DPW. IT IS WHOLLY RUN BY THE DITCH COMPANY, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND I WAS ASKED TO LEAVE BECAUSE I DIDN'T SEE THE SMALL-PRINT SIGN NEXT TO THE OPEN GATE. ALL THE TREES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RES ARE BEING CUT DOWN IN PREP FOR NEW DAM CONSTRUCTION. THE WATER WILL BE COMPLETELY FROZEN BY TOMORROW (MY GUESS) SO JUST TAKE THIS PLACE OFF YOUR LIST. North Poudre Reservoir #3 A quick scan produced nothing unusual Timnath Reservoir Lots of gulls, about 10 lingering pelicans, big group of mergansers Didn't see anything unusual but will admit to being frozen beyond the point of sharp concentration. Not a single loon. Amazing. 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-W22E1F754C309BDE59687CCC18C0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] The cold is our friend. Harriman Lake Park, Jefferson county. Neat birds.
Hello, -2F at start 8F at end. Pacific Loon (1), Common Loon (1), Pied-billed Grebe (30+), Horned Grebe (1), Eared Grebe (1), Red-necked Grebe (1),Western Grebe (1) and over 1800 other birds on the water. 24 of 38 species were on the water. Diligent study, 4 hours give or take, 5 miles. Art Hudak Denver 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/0447beeb-9780-4da3-8204-6b791ac926b3%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] DFO Field Trip to Roxborough SP cancelled for Sun
The Roxborough State Park field trip scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2014 with Doris Cruze has been canceled. The weather forecast is for snow and bitter cold, with a morning low in the teens. Kay Kayleen A. Niyo, Ph.D. Niyo Scientific Communications 5651 Garnet St. Golden, CO 80403 303.679.6646 k...@kayniyo.com; www.KayNiyo.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/015f01cfff9d%248e0081e0%24aa0185a0%24%40com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Get to know the new CFO website, Part 3: Upcoming events
Hello, Birders. Hope you've had a chance the past two days to start to get acquainted with the new CFO website. Today, we'll take a look at the new events calendars. Get started here: *http://cobirds.org/CFO/SpecialEvents.aspx* Navigation should be pretty straightforward. Basically, you're looking at two primary, interrelated components: 1. Announcements of upcoming events, 7-8 months out. CFO has lots of activities planned: our convention of course, but also field trips to all ends of the state (you even get to chose "hard" vs. "easy" for two June 2015 trips with CFO BoD member Mike Henwood), a careers/opportunities workshop, a "Big Night," and more. 2. Reports of recent field trips and other CFO events. The preceding content is linked to monthly calendars, enabling you to browse forward in time to see what events might work out for you. Get to the monthly calendars here: *http://cobirds.org/CFO/Calendar.aspx* We hope to see you for one or more CFO events in the months ahead! Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County, Colorado -- 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/4bd92762-d6d4-4afb-aa44-cf73efd7d01d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Trumpeter/Tundra Swan Arapahoe
Don Beltz observed two Trumpeter/Tundra Swans today off the Lake Loop at Cherry Creek State Park. He remarked that swans seldom stay long at Cherry Creek. - 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/f5680d5f-72a8-4e41-b872-7c9f6c89b3da%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Backyard "Purssin's" Finch
The female-type Purple Finch has shown up again this morning at my yard in Longmont, CO. I am willing to have folks stop by to see her BEFORE 2pm today. Email me if you are interested in coming over and I will give you more details. Thanks. Bryan Bryan Guarente Instructional Designer/Meteorologist UCAR/The COMET Program Boulder, CO On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 8:56 PM, Bryan Guarente wrote: > For those interested in the female "eastern" Purple Finch seen today, I > can give you more details and more photos. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/dafekt1ve/ > > Five of the photos are by John Vanderpoel (noted in the details) and three > are mine. > > *Discussion:* > This bird showed up this morning at my feeders with a large flock of House > Finches. I had been watching the feeders as there were 10 species visible > in just my backyard (not counting flyovers). I was enjoying the diversity, > when this finch landed in view with a large white eyestripe. I told my > wife it was a Cassin's Finch, but immediately started doubting myself since > I hadn't looked at it long enough. Upon further reflection, this bird had > >- a curved culmen on a shorter beak than is expected from Cassin's >Finch >- buffy sides (not always visible in the photos) >- darkest brown on its auriculars >- no eyering >- thick, dark streaks on the white breast and sides >- unmarked undertail coverts >- and overall color darker than surrounding House Finches >- David Dowell heard the bird call in flight multiple times and >described it as a "pik". > > Heard from multiple people after posting to CoBirds. Some doubt was cast > on this bird because of the photos not showing the buffy sides. But I can > guarantee they were present on the bird in person. > > *Visiting/Chasing this bird:* > I did NOT see the bird after 2:10pm this afternoon. The House Finches > were still present but there was no Purple Finch amongst them. I will post > to CoBirds in the morning if the bird shows up again. I am happy to have > visitors before 2pm tomorrow. After that, my work schedule is going to > change. If you would like to try to chase the bird, please email me back > for address and phone number. The bird is not easily seen from the streets > due to a privacy fence. Entering into the yard will cause the birds to > disperse as the yard is not very large, so please DO NOT enter into the > gated yard if you do choose to chase this bird. I am willing to entertain > folks in the house for viewing. This is a much better option with the temps > forecast for tomorrow. > > Let me know if you would like to chase this bird tomorrow. I will post if > the bird shows. If you don't hear from me, the bird hasn't shown up. > > Bryan > > Bryan Guarente > Instructional Designer/Meteorologist > UCAR/The COMET Program > Boulder, CO > > On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Bryan Guarente > wrote: > >> Having made the mistake many times before (Purple versus Cassin's Finch), >> I am hesitant to call this bird a Purple Finch. I am pretty convinced >> though this time and have some photos for your perusal, and more opinions >> are appreciated. Will discuss more later, but here are the initial photos. >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/dafekt1ve/15588523669/in/photostream/ >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/dafekt1ve/15772478681/in/photostream/ >> >> Let me know what you think. >> >> Bryan Guarente >> Instructional Designer/Meteorologist >> UCAR/The COMET Program >> Boulder, 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/CAENnWHs6E2cgFO8KbZW7n8WoeMpzoDp5HzxRWGRqEfefJNbdGg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Carpodacus finch ID chart
It should be noted that House Finch, Cassin's Finch, and Purple Finch were placed in the new world genus Haemorhous in the 2012 AOU supplement. http://blog.aba.org/2012/10/2012genuschanges-1.html Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Scott E. Severs wrote: > Here's a nice page on finch ID from Cornell: > > Note: click on rows and tabs for expanded detail for each feature. > > > http://feederwatch.org/learn/tricky-bird-ids/purple-finch-house-finch-and-cassins-finch/ > > Bryan's finch looks good for a Purple to my eyes. Nice find! > > Scott E. Severs > Longmont, 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/CAL-OjWNhRPkEZJ%2B3wX_a7VoztbHnLUw3hXoxfPTGRYExsuEkKw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] conjunction of cold weather, migrating waterbirds, and open water . . .
. . . means that the next few days are perfect to look for recent arrivals on large bodies of water that remain mostly open. Especially as temperatures slightly moderate, and foggy conditions are reduced. A Red-necked Grebe was doing a Nessie impression in the fog at Lagerman Reservoir this morning. The fog and light hampered observations toward the middle but a good variety of regulars was present. Post your reports to eBird and Cobirds as folks get out to see things. Good Birding, Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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/CAL-OjWOdCLUkdMwMtyN08-BZcNq2NagqmhGNefhnG7t2R6riOA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 13 November 2013
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: November 13, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org The DFO Field trip for Thursday, November 13 has been cancelled. This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Thursday, November 13 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Long-tailed Duck (Park) Surf Scoter (*Mesa, Park, Weld) White-winged Scoter (Logan/Sedgwick, Weld) Black Scoter (Archuleta, Morgan,Park, Weld) Barrow's Goldeneye (Eagle, Park, *Routt) Red-throated Loon (Douglas/Jefferson, Morgan) Pacific Loon (Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, Logan,Morgan, Weld) Red-necked Grebe (Larimer, Logan/Sedgwick, San Miguel) Pacific Loon (Boulder) BLACK VULTURE (Morgan/Weld) American Golden-Plover (Weld) Thayer's Gull (Adams, Kiowa) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Adams, Larimer, Morgan, Park, Pueblo) Great Black-backed Gull (Morgan) MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD (*Boulder) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Logan, Morgan, Yuma) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Park) White-eyed Vireo (Pueblo) Winter Wren (Boulder, Jefferson, Logan, Weld) Lapland Longspur (Park) McCown's Longspur (Weld) CAPE MAY WARBLER (Pueblo) Golden-crowned Sparrow (Jefferson) PURPLE FINCH (*Boulder, Prowers) White-winged Crossbill (*Boulder) ADAMS COUNTY: --At Barr Lake on November 4, Sheeter reported 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 1 1-st cyc), and 1 1-st cyc Thayer's Gull. On November 9, Dowell reported 1-st cyc Thayer's Gull and 1-st cyc Lesser Black-backed Gull. ARCHULETA COUNTY: --2 f Black Scoters were reported by Jim Beatty on Hatcher Lake on CR 600 NW of Pagosa Springs on November 6. They were first found by Dale Knapp on November 4. On November 9 Riley Morris reported 2 f Black Scoters at Hatcher Lake. BOULDER COUNTY: --A f MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Adam Jack coming to his feeders in Coal Creek Canyon on October 27 through November 11. The hummingbird was banded by Steve Bouricius on November 10 and she continues to return to the feeder. The Magnificent Hummer was NOT seen on November 12. --On November 4, Minner-Lee reported 2 Pacific Loons at Baseline Reservoir in Boulder. On November 7, Gent reported 2 Pacific Loons at Baseline Reservoir. --A Winter Wren was reported by Floyd at Stearn's Lake downstream from bridge over Rock Creek on November 8. --A Pacific Loon was reported by Floyd at Boulder Reservoir on November 10. --White-winged Crossbill were reported by Mlodinow at the corner of 76th and Brockway in Boulder on November 12. --A f PURPLE FINCH visited the feeders of Bryan Guarente in Longmont on November 12. If you would like to try for the bird, please contact Bryan at bryan.guarente AT gmail.com for updates and contact information. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On November 3, Suddjian reported a Red-throated Loon by the shoreline between Deer Creek Inlet and Massey Draw parking area at Chatfield. --On November 10 at Charfield, Suddjian report 1 - 2 Pacific Loons near the dam. EAGLE COUNTY: --A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Spring Park Reservoir on November 4. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --A Winter Wren was reported by Suddjian at Dutch Creek at Dakota Hogback on November 9. --Chavez reported 2 Golden-crowned Sparrows (1ad, 1 juv) at Red Rocks Trading Post on November 11. KIOWA COUNTY: --A juv Thayer's Gull was reported by Mldinow at Neesopah Reservoir on November 3. LARIMER COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe and Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Bankert at Horseshoe Lake in the NW corner on November 1. A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Komar at Horseshoe Lake on November 9. LOGAN COUNTY: --A Pacific Loon was reported by Kellner at N Sterling Reservoir on November 8. --At Prewitt Reservior below the dam on November 11, Dowell reported 3 Winter Wren and Red-bellied Woodpecker. LOGAN/SEDGWICK COUNTIES: --At Jumbo Reservoir on November 8, Kellner reported 3 White-winged Scoters (1 ad m, 1 f, 1 imm m) and 2 Red-necked Grebes (1 ad, 1 imm) MESA COUNTY: --2 Surf Scoters were reported by Henwood at Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section on November 5. They were on the northern most pond. Two Surf Scoters were reported by Ortenzio at Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section on November 6. On November 11, Henwood reported that the two Surf Scoters continue at the Fruita Section of Colorado River SP. On November 12, Zerbi reported that the two Surf Scoters continue at the Fruita Section of Colorado RIver SP. MORGAN COUNTY: --At Jackson Reservoir on November 8, Kellner reported 4 f Black Scoters and Red-throated Loon. --At Jackson Reservoir on November 9, Dowell reported ad Great Black-backed Gull, 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and a Pacific Loon. --At Brush SWA on November 9, Dowell reported Red-bellied Woodpecker. MORGAN/WELD COUNTIES: --A BLACK VULTURE was reported by Rutherford along US 34 between Greeley and Fort Morgan on November 10 near mile marker 143. PARK COUNTY: --A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported b
