[cobirds] Fwd: eBird iOS App Now Available

[Scott E. Severs]

News:

Birdlog now exclusively an eBird app for iOS. If you use Bird log already
you'll notice a similar format as it was developed by the Bird Log team.

Scott E. Severs
Longmont, CO

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eBird iOS App Release

June 16, 2015

Dear eBirder,

We would like to invite you to download our new eBird iOS app for data
entry. The app is free at this link in iTunes:

Download the eBird app

In 2012, David Bell’s company BirdsInTheHand, LLC, released a mobile app
called ‘BirdLog’, on Android and iOS devices. This app revolutionized the
way birders recorded information in the field, and was the first and only
app to tie directly into your eBird account for data entry. The app became
so critical to eBird, that in 2014 the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and David
Bell reached an agreement to transfer development and management of the app
to the eBird team at Cornell. All current iterations of BirdLog will be
sunsetted in the near future, so it is important to make the switch to
eBird mobile as soon as possible.

Regular users of BirdLog will find that this app works similarly, with a
few key improvements. The initial goal was to make a single, free, global
data entry app for eBird. Subsequent iterations of the app will focus on
reworking the user interface, making the app available in other languages,
allowing breeding code entry and in-app checklist editing, and improving
data out functionality. We have also begun development work for Android,
and eBird mobile should be available on that platform in the coming months.

What’s new with eBird mobile?

Free—eBird mobile is free.

Single global version—eBird mobile is available in a single consolidated
version that works anywhere on earth.

Expanded languages—Offers species common names in many local languages, in
parallel with the eBird web site.

Four-letter quick entry—based on common name and scientific name for all
taxa globally, as on eBird.

Show rarities—Rare species are now indicated on the checklist view,
prompting observers to provide more detail.

Refined start up screen—The ‘home page’ of the app has been reworked from a
usability standpoint, making it clear how to get started entering data.

Continuity—App updates don’t cause you to lose existing unsubmitted lists
or personal locations and start-up is not delayed by taxonomic updates.

Data quality improvements—The app more closely matches functionality of
eBird web for protocols, and prompts users to be more precise about
location plotting.

Trip summary—Improved trip summary functionality makes keeping track of
your trip list and day list fast and simple.


We look forward to hearing your feedback. Please send comments to '
eb...@cornell.edu', and share your ideas on how we can improve the app. If
you like the app, please rate it favorably on the iTunes store. We hope you
enjoy the app!

Thanks,

Team eBird & the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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[cobirds] help out a birdcounter and get a free ride through RMNP

[Linda Andes-Georges]

Hello folks:

Dave Waltman could use someone (or several people) to help him spot birds on 
the high stretch of Trail Ridge Rd. next Sat. morning (the 20th). This is for 
the RMNP Solstice bird  count. You don't have to be an expert, just willing to 
help spot the critters.

Binoculars help, but that's the second step. The first is just seeing the bird.

The third step is identification, but if you show the bird to Dave and consult 
a field guide, all of that will get taken care of.

Please let us know if you can help. Admittedly, it's an early start for a 
weekend day, but nobody ever complains once they see the sun rise and view the 
wildlife.

Contact Dave at djwalt...@comcast.net.

Thanks--

Linda Andes-Georges
also doing the count... (in another part of the park)

 

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[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Weld Co.

[Amber Carver]

This afternoon, I saw a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher on CR 114 about one mile 
east of US 85.  This is within the Central Plains Experimental Range in 
Weld County, but it was on the public road so accessible to the general 
public.  I did read Glenn Walbek's post and think this is an interesting 
event.  If there are two, separated by such a large distance, perhaps there 
are more.

-Amber Carver
Littleton, CO

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[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Lincoln Co.

[Glenn Walbek, Castle Rock, CO]

An apparent juvenile Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was seen catching Miller Moths 
at the Arriba Cemetery at around 1pm.

Glenn Walbek
Castle Rock, CO


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[cobirds] Green Heron/Boulder

[The "Nunn Guy"]

Hi all

E. Anne W. reports (and a photos) a Green Heron at Sawhill Ponds in Boulder 
this morning:

   - http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/green-heron-16

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

http://coloradobirder.ning.com/
Mobile:  http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m

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[cobirds] Bell's Vireo continues, Pueblo Cty.

[Eric DeFonso]

Hi folks,

After my unsuccessful attempt at a new life bird down in La Veta at
oh-dark-thirty this morning, I managed to re-find the Bell's Vireo
originally found by Brandon Percival at Valco Ponds at Lake Pueblo. I had
not seen any reports of the bird since John Drummond's June 11 on eBird,
but today it was in the exact same location as reported by him, still
singing away. It was very vocal yet peripatetic and not affording good
glimpses (especially at 10am as it was getting warmer, mosquito-ier, and
ant-ier - not an ideal time to bird at Valco), but I think I got a few good
sound recording samples of it.

Thanks,
Eric

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Boulder, CO

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[cobirds] Oops! Huerfano County Update: Black-billed Cuckoo NO! Dickcissel and Bobolink

[Polly Neldner]

Sorry slipped up and did not put my name on the Black-billed Cuckoo update. 
Cuckoo was NOT heard or seen this morning.
Thanks to Eric DeFonso and Gwen Moore for finding and putting a Dickcissel in 
the scope for me at my neighbors' place just up the road! That was only second 
time I have seen Dickcissel in Huerfano County! We also saw Bobolink in the 
same field. Gwen Moore and two birders from Texas and myself then drove out to 
Cty Rd 360 for a closer look at Bobolinks. We had lovely views from there. Gwen 
and I then went out to a Rouse Road where we had no luck with the Hepatic 
Tanager

Polly Wren Neldner
La Veta, CO

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[cobirds] Huerfano County Update: NO BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO

[Polly Neldner]

Went out at 5:30 this morning, listened until 8:00 along with two other 
Birders. We did not hear the Black-billed Cuckoo. Sad as it makes me to say 
this, I fear it has elsewhere. Thankful it graced our yard for so long. Thanks 
to the nice folks who came to try for it.

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[cobirds] Northern Parula El Paso County

[David Tonnessen]

I finally got out this morning and birded Sinton Pond in El Paso County 
from about 8:00 to 8:50. A male Northern Parula was singing the whole time 
I was there, sticking to the more southwestern side of the pond. Colorado 
yearbird for me!
Good summer birding, Cobirders!


David Tonnessen
Colorado Springs

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[cobirds] Re: eagle nest update - Longmont

[Barry]

In related news, the Camera reports that Longmont will install perch guards 
on power poles near eagle electrocution site 


- Barry Gingrich
  Broomfield, CO

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[cobirds] African Collared-Dove yardbird (Weld)

[Keith A. Alderman]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/101431456@N08/
Hello birders-
Eurasian Collared-Doves started appearing in my neighborhood in Frederick about 
10 years ago.  I believe this is possibly an African Collared-Dove.   He was 
poking around the feeders this morning.
Keith AldermanFrederick, Colorado 

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[cobirds] Trip Planned for High Plains Environmental Center, Larimer County

[Rick Reeser]

*Bird Walk- June 20th at 7:30 AM*: Join Rick Reeser for a bird walk around
Equalizer Lake starting at 7:30 AM. Walking will be at a slow pace on
approximately 2 miles of level walking paths. Beginners are welcome.
Binoculars are recommended, as are a drink and/or a snack. Consider
bringing a field guide and sunscreen and dress for the weather.  Meet at
2968 Bluestem Willow Drive, Loveland (north of Centerra Shopping Center off
of Boyd Lake Avenue).
Rick Reeser, Greeley

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[cobirds] eagle nest update - Longmont

[Scott E. Severs]

A new female has paired with the single male Bald Eagle that lost his mate
to electrocution leaving him to care for two chicks. The male continues to
forage for the young and the new female has been guarding the nest.

Story:

http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder/ci_28317541/bald-eagle-chicks-get-stepmother-at-nest-near?source=most_viewed


Scott E. Severs
Longmont, CO

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 16 June 2015

[Joyce Takamine]

Compiler:   Joyce Takamine
Date: June 15, 2015
E-mail: rba AT cobirds.org

This is the Rare Bird Alert, Monday, June 15 sponsored by Denver Field
Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species).

Least Bittern (Pueblo(CB))
BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO (*Huerfano)
Greater Roadrunner (El Paso)
LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montrose)
Black Swift (Montrose, Weld)
Williamson's Sapsucker (Boulder)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Pueblo)
Least Flycatcher (*Moffat)
Eastern Phoebe (*Chaffee, Jefferson)
Bell's Vireo (Pueblo)
Purple Martin (Alamosa, Montezuma, Saguache)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (*Weld)
McCown's Longspsur (*Weld)
Blue-winged Warbler (Jefferson)
Chestnut-sided Warbler (*Routt)
Grace's Warbler (*Chaffee, *Mesa)
Black-throated Green Warbler (Douglas)
Fox Sparrow (Boulder, *Chaffee)
Scott's Oriole (*Las Animas)
PURPLE FINCH (Weld)

ALAMOSA COUNTY:
--12 Purple Martins were reported by Kimberly Lanka flying around north of
Hooper on June 9.

BOULDER COUNTY:
--A Slate-colored Fox Sparrow was reported by Jane Baryames on the Boulder
Bird Club Field trip led by David Dowell at Brainard Lake on June 13.
--A pair of Williamson's Sapsuckers was reported by Jane Baryames on the
BBC Field Trip led by David Dowell on Gold Lake Rd, 2 miles east of Peak to
Peak Hwy on June 13.

CHAFFEE COUNTY:
--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Bruce Webb and Micahel Kiesig at Sands Lake
SWA on June 4. On June 5, Bruce Webb reported 2 Eastern Phoebes at Sands
Lake SWA. The birds were still present on June 7.  On June 15, Ryanjack
Bushong reported Eastern Phoebe at Sands Lake SWA.
--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Gregg Goodrich in Salida on June 7.
-- On June 8, Nunes reports a singing Grace's Warbler at the Mt. Shavano
trailhead.  On June 13, Sally Waterhouse reported Grace's Warbler on CR
250.  On June 14, Bob Spencer reported Grace's Warbler near the Shavano
trailhead.
--On June 14, Bob Spencer reported 2 Fox Sparrow's at the Collegiate Peaks
Campground.

DOUGLAS COUNTY:
--A Black-throated Green Warbler was reported by Bea Weaver at Roxborough
Open Space on June 11.

EAGLE COUNTY:
--A Red-headed Woodpecker was reported by JoAnn Riggle at Crooked Creek
Pass Road on June 7.
--A Greater Roadrunner was reported by Sharon Milito at Cherokee Ridge Golf
course in Colorado Springs right near a drain at the parking lot on June 8.

EL PASO/PUEBLO COUNTIES:
--A Last Bittern was reported by Bill Maynard at Chico Creek on Chico Basin
Ranch (Pueblo) on June 6.

HUERFANO COUNTY:
--On June 10, Polly Wren Neldner reported a BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO in their
yard in La Veta.  The BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO was seen again on June 11 by
Neldner and Mark Peterson.  On June 12, Nelder reported that the
BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO was heard about 0530 and seen around 1600 by Neldner,
Miller, Boswell, and Takamine.  On June 13, Gene Rutherford reported seeing
BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO in La Veta.  Neldner reported seeing it mid-morning on
June 13, but others were not able to see it. On June 14, Neldner reported
that the BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO was heard but not seen.  One interesting
complication is that a Yellow-billed Cuckoo has appeared and was seen on
June 14.  On June 15, the BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO called persistently from 0530
to 0745.If you would like to try for it and for updates contact her at
pollywren AT gmail.com.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:
--On June 3, David Chartier reported Blue-winged Warbler at Welchester Tree
Grant Park. On June 4, Frank Farrell reported Blue-winged Warbler at Welchester
Tree Grant Park.  On June 11, Ira Sanders reported Blue-winged Warbler at
Welchester Tree Grant Park.
--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Gerald Baines on the Clear Creek Trail
from Golden to I-70 on June 12.

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY:
--A Scott's Oriole was reported by Dave Leatherman at Officer Hill on June
10 and 11.

MESA COUNTY:
--4 Grace's Warblers were reported by Denise and Mark Vollmar at Black Pine
Reservoir on June 14.

MOFFAT COUNTY:
--2 Least Flycatcher were reported by Alec Hopping and Steve Mlodinow at
Wyman Living History Museum west of Craig on June 15.

MONTEZUMA COUNTY:
--A Lucy's Warbler was reported by Karen Goetz, Susan Bonfiglio, and Matt
Clark in Yellowjacket Canyon on June 7.
--3 Purple Martins were reported by Dennis Garrison flying around the
parking area at Joe Moore Reservoir north of Mancos on June 10.

MONTROSE COUNTY:
--On June 11, 3 LESSER NIGHTHAWKS (1f, 2m) were reported by Coen Dexter in
Nucla.
--On June 12, about a dozen Black Swifts were reported by Coen Dexter in
Nucla.

PUEBLO COUNTY:
--On June 10, Brandon Percival reported that the Bell's Vireo that he first
reported on May 24 continues singing at the same place,east of Valco
Bridge, south side of Valco Pond #3.  On June 11, John Drummond reported
Bell's Vireo at Valco Ponds.
--An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by David Chartier on
Greenhorn Mountain on June 13.

ROUTT COUNTY:
--A Chestnut-sided Warbler was reported by Steve Mlod