[cobirds] White-faced Ibis and other season firsts, Lake Estes, Larimer Co. 4/27
My late afternoon walks at Lake Estes on this visit to Colorado have been uniformly productive with species not yet reported in the Estes Park area this season. This afternoon was no exception with a White-faced Ibis, a male Common Yellowthroat, two Savannah Sparrows, and a Wilson's Snipe, all not yet reported in eBird up here. The Common Yellowthroat is particularly interesting since the closest sighting in eBird this season is at Boulder Reservoir, but it is consistent with a handful of prior-year eBird sightings in the Estes Park area around this date. I also found a pair of Lesser Scaup and a Say's Phoebe, both reported once earlier this month from the Lake Estes area. I also found a Northern Shrike, with two March sightings at Lake Estes.I also think there was a Common Loon today as well, but the bird was too far down the lake to confirm with the magnification of my binoculars. I later drove to the other end of the lake, but the bird was no longer there.Jim NelsonBethesda, Maryland -- 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/25343002.948289.1493350822958.JavaMail.root%40vznit170130.mailsrvcs.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Bird Conservancy Banding Report - Chatfield, 4/27/17
Colder, greyer and slower than yesterday. Caught a few birds banded yesterday, plus 5 new and 4 more returns from prior years before getting rained out: Black-capped Chickadee 1 banded in 2016, 1 in 2015 Bushtit 1 House Wren 1 new, 1 banded in 2016, 1 in 2015 Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 2 Spotted Towhee 1 The banding station is runs daily, weather permitting, through June 1 (except for May 4-6 and 29), from 7:00 to approximately 11:30. There have been some changes in WEEKEND visiting policies - If you are planning a weekend visit, I strongly encourage you to go to denveraudubon.org to get more information and guarantee your spot by PRE-REGISTERING. Weekdays are the same as in the past - school groups arrive between 9:30 and 10; early weekday mornings are the best time for a peaceful visit with us and the birds! Meredith McBurney Bander Chatfield Banding Station Bird Conservancy of the Rockies -- 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/70aba815-b7f8-4c48-bee4-71ad3cecfddc%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler, Tempel Grove, Bent County
Hello birders, Janeal Thompson and I visited Tempel Grove this afternoon. Our best bird was a Worm-eating Warbler. We found it by walking east from the parking area along the south side of the canal until we reached two utility poles with wires spanning the canal to two similar poles on the north side of the canal. The warbler was in the first juniper tree east of the poles on the north side of the canal. In this same exact location, we also observed two White-throated Sparrows. We looked for Dave Leatherman's Harris' Sparrows south of the parking area, but dipped on them. However, we had a third White-throated Sparrow among the big flock of White-crowned Sparrows. Finally, we saw a Gray Catbird in the undergrowth south of the memorial benches. Dave's ears did not let him down. Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent Co., 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/0580b2f4-3ce7-8347-a894-df1646309077%40centurytel.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Family-friendly birding event, Walk in the Wild!
Xc¥Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App-Original Message-From: lkolo...@environmentamericas.orgTo: cobirds@googlegroups.comCc: Sent: 2017-04-27 10:05:41 AM Subject: [cobirds] Family-friendly birding event, Walk in the Wild!Please pass on info on this FREE, bilingual, family friendly event coming up in May:Walk in the Wild: International Migratory Bird Day!May 20, 9am-1:30pmWalden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, Boulder, COWant to learn more about birds and have fun in the great outdoors with your family? Join us on Saturday May 20th and celebrate International Migratory Bird Day: Walk in the Wild. Visit education stations, go on a guided bird walk, and meet raptors in the hand. Feeling crafty? Paint a bird for our Flock project. Free food and much more. This event is free, but also serves as a fundraiser for habitat restorationThis year marks the 8th annual Walk in the Wild event in Boulder. All of the proceeds from this event are returned to Boulder County to purchase native seeds that will be planted in Boulder County open spaces.www.environmentamericas.org/boulder-bird-day/-- Laura Koloski, MSc.Environment for the AmericasHome of International Migratory Bird Day5171 Eldorado Springs DriveSuite NBoulder, CO 80303www.environmentamericas.orgwww.migratorybirdday.org -- 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/625065b7-d3db-46e9-aef6-df890d4476c7%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/462681542.22008248.1493328838076.JavaMail.zimbra%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (27 Apr 2017) 1 Raptors
Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 27, 2017 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 66 66 Osprey 0 8 8 Bald Eagle 0 5 14 Northern Harrier 0 2 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 37 47 Cooper's Hawk0 57 62 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk0 17 17 Red-tailed Hawk 0 77257 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 0 Swainson's Hawk 0 14 14 Ferruginous Hawk 0 3 8 Golden Eagle 0 1 4 American Kestrel 0 29 41 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 7 9 Prairie Falcon 0 5 6 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter0 7 11 Unknown Buteo0 12 27 Unknown Falcon 0 5 8 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 16 23 Total: 1368624 -- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 10:00:00 Total observation time: 2 hours Official Counter:Gary Rossmiller Observers: Visitors: A few cyclists on trail and one hiker/trail runner. Weather: Mostly overcast w the sun breaking through, especially around 9 mst. Horizons visible but hazy. Slight breeze up to 3-4 bft at times. Cool, moist air. Storm approaching from the west was imminent. Light rain started at 10 mst, count ended for day. Mt. Morrison and the mountains around Boulder had started to disappear into the mist. Raptor Observations: One migrating SS was spotted overhead, soaring over I-70 then heading NNE. 2-3 local RT's and a local TV were spotted over Two Pines just before the rain. Non-raptor Observations: A very happy solitary American Robin, several Woodhouse's Scrubjays, Western Meadowlark, Spotted Towhee, and a Canyon Wren south of the site. Predictions: More moisture, maybe too much for a watch? Report submitted by Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (jeff.bi...@birdconservancy.org) Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies information may be found at: http://www.birdconservancy.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 Bird Conservancy of the Rockies from about 9 AM to around 3 PM from March 1st to May 7th. 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 an old two-track and quickly turns south onto a trail on the west side of the ridge. When the trail nears the top of the ridge, turn left, head through the gate, and walk to the clearly-visible, flat area at the crest of the ridge. -- 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
[cobirds] Brown pelican, Mesa Co.
Brown pelican is still at Corn Lake I Grand Junction. David Chartier 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/CADCXgGrr7aOiau42-M_kpcnazSOUWeSzShvBpnrReYQHR2BkVA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Family-friendly birding event, Walk in the Wild!
Please pass on info on this FREE, bilingual, family friendly event coming up in May: *Walk in the Wild: International Migratory Bird Day!* *May 20, 9am-1:30pm* *Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, Boulder, CO* Want to learn more about birds and have fun in the great outdoors with your family? Join us on Saturday May 20th and celebrate International Migratory Bird Day: Walk in the Wild. Visit education stations, go on a guided bird walk, and meet raptors in the hand. Feeling crafty? Paint a bird for our Flock project. Free food and much more. This event is free, but also serves as a fundraiser for habitat restoration This year marks the 8th annual Walk in the Wild event in Boulder. All of the proceeds from this event are returned to Boulder County to purchase native seeds that will be planted in Boulder County open spaces. www.environmentamericas.org/boulder-bird-day/ [image: Inline image 1] -- *Laura Koloski, MSc.* Environment for the Americas *Home of International Migratory Bird Day* 5171 Eldorado Springs Drive Suite N Boulder, CO 80303 www.environmentamericas.org www.migratorybirdday.org -- 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/625065b7-d3db-46e9-aef6-df890d4476c7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County gulls
Cobirders, Horseshoe Lake in Loveland is still a local hangout for thousands of gulls. Numbers peak at dusk once the landfill closes and the birds are preparing to roost communally. Last night I noticed that the California Gulls and some Franklin's roosted locally just off-shore, whereas the Ring-billed Gull flock heads east, presumably to Boyd Lake for roosting at night. The Ring-billed Gull flock can reach 150 birds, mostly immatures, as the adults have flown north to breeding colonies. The California Gull flock numbered 1500 birds on Tuesday night, but was about half that number last night. These are mostly adults, with many pairs copulating. Only a few (literally) immatures have been present. I suspect these adults will eventually head out to nearby breeding colonies. The Franklin's Gull flocks (all adults) exceeded 500 birds last night. This massive concentration of larids attracts rarities as well. Last week, an adult Thayer's Gull was present. Small numbers of straggling Herring Gulls are sprinkled throughout the throng, with at least 6 present last night. On Tuesday, a first cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull appeared; last night, a second-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull joined the roost. On Tuesday, a Whimbrel and a Marbled Godwit were present. Last night, a Forster's Tern and a Caspian Tern joined the show. Distant photos have been archived via eBird (Horseshoe Reservoir is an eBird hotspot). Viewing requires a telescope. The show is accessible from the city utility property at the southwest corner of the lake, along Monroe Ave. Nick Komar Fort Collins 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/638012643.13484712.1493303583873.JavaMail.zimbra%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 27 April 2017
Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Date:April 27, 2017 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, April 27 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species) NOTE: The RBA is now using the new AOU checklist and the order of families has changes. Mute Swan (Weld) Mallard (Mexican intergrade) (Boulder) Barrow’s Goldeneye (*Montrose) Sharp-tailed Grouse (Weld) Greater Prairie-Chicken (Washington) White-winged Dove (Cheyenne) Chimney Swift (Denver, *El Paso) Black Rail (*Bent) Black-bellied Plover (Crowley , *Kiowa) Snowy Plover (Crowley, *Kiowa) Semipalamated Plover (*Boulder, Crowley, *El Paso, *Kiowa, *La Plata, Weld) Upland Sandpiper (Logan) Whimbrel (*El Paso, Morgan Pueblo, Weld) Long-billed Curlew (Archuleta, Jefferson, La Plata, Larimer) Sanderling (*El Paso, *Kiowa) White-rumped Sandpiper (Morgan) Pectoral Sandpiper (Crowley, El Paso) Semipalmated Sandpiper (Boulder, Crowley, Douglas, *Kiowa, La Plata, Morgan, Weld) Short-billed Dowitcher (Morgan, Weld) Solitary Sandpiper (Jefferson, La Plata) BROWN PELICAN (*Mesa) Green Heron (Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo) Glossy Ibis (Mesa, Weld) Mississippi Kite (*Denver) Broad-winged Hawk (*Bent, *Jefferson) Laughing Gull (Weld) Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Larimer) Caspian Tern (Arapahoe, Boulder, La Plata, *Larimer, Morgan, Weld) Red-headed Woodpecker (Logan) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Logan) Williamson’s Sapsucker (Pueblo) Ladder-backed Woodpecker (*El Paso) American three-toed Woodpecker (Gunnison) Least Flycatcher (Jefferson) Gray Flycatcher (El Paso, Rio Grande) Black Phoebe (*Boulder, Conejos, La Plata, Pueblo, Rio Blanco) Eastern Phoebe (*Boulder, Douglas, el Paso, Jefferson) White-eyed Vireo (Weld) Gray Vireo (La Plata) Winter Wren (*Bent) Caroline Wren (Pueblo) Curve-billed Thrasher (*Bent, El Paso) Lapland Longspur (Jackson, Weld) McCown’s Longspur (Douglas) Nashville Warbler (*El Paso, Jefferson) Yellow-throated Warbler (*Pueblo) Black-throated Gray Warbler (*Jefferson) Cassin’s Sparrow (Morgan, Washington) Brewer’s Sparrow (Boulder, Morgan, Weld) Grasshopper Sparrow (Adams, Morgan, Washington, Weld) Northern Cardinal (Logan) ADAMS COUNTY: ---On April 22 on Rector-Leader Road, Wendy Wibben reported Grasshopper Sparrow near intersection with 112th. ARAPAHOE COUNTY: ---On April 21 at Cherry Creek SP East Boat Ramp, Cheryl Teuton and Dan Brooke reported Caspian Tern. ---On April 26 at Cherry Creek SP East Boat Ramp, a Northern Parula was reported by Rebecca Laroche, Cheri Phillips, Cheryl Teuton and Dan Brooke. ARCHULETA COUNTY: ---On April 23 in Dunnagan Reservoir Area, Charles Martinez and Jean Zirhlet reported Long-billed Curlew. BENT COUNTY: ---On April 25 at Tempel Grove on CR 35, Dave Leatherman reported 2 Broad-winged Hawks (1 a, 1imm). ---On April 26 at Fort Lyon, Weston Smith reported 2 Black rail, 3 Curve-billed Thrashers, and Winter Wren. BOULDER COUNTY: ---On April 22 at Boulder Creek and 75th St, David Ely and Steve Frye reported Black and Eastern Phoebe. On April 23, Carmencita and Dean Shoup, Matt Hofeditz, and Earl Johnson reported Black and Eastern Phoebe at Boulder Creek and 75th St. On April 25 at Boulder Creek and 75th St, Mike Hensley and Rebecca Grieser reported Black and Eastern Phoebe. On April 26 Randy Siebert reported Black and Eastern Phoebe at Boulder Creek and 75th St. ---On April 22 at Lagerman Reservoir, Luke Pheneger reported Semipalamated Sandpiper. ---On April 22 at Boulder Reservoir, Peter Burke and several other birders reported Semipalmated Plover, Semipalmated Sandpiper, and Caspian Tern. ---On April 24 at Hecla Lake in Lafayette, Ted Floyd reported Mallard (Mexican intergrade). CHEYENNE COUNTY: ---On April 23 in Kit Carson on US 287 east of Forest St, Clinton Neinhaus reported White-winged Dove. CONEJOS COUNTY: ---On April 23 at Sanford on Rio San Antonio, Doug Kibbe, Jeff Dawson, and Mackenzie Goldthwait reported Black Phoebe. DENVER COUNTY: ---On April 21 at Washington Park, Jeff Dawson reported 2 Chimney Swifts. ---On April 26, Chris Goulart reported a pair of Mississippi Kites at end of Delgany by Cherry Creek. DOUGLAS COUNTY: ---On April 21 Thomas Holub and Tom Behnfield reported McCown’s Longspur at Chatfield SP Model Airplane Field. On April 22, Gregg Goodrich reported McCown’s Longspur at Chatfield SP Model Airplane Field. On April 23 at Chatfield SP Model Airplane Field, Chris Wood and Jessie Barry reported McCown’s Longspur. On April 24 at Chatfield SP Model Airplane Field, David Suddjian reported McCown’s Longspur. ---On April 22 at Chatfield SP Marina Sandpit, Joey Kellner, Thomas Holub, Scott Somershoe, and Loch Kilpatrick reported Semipalmated Sandpiper. EL PASO COUNTY: ---On April 21 at Ramah SWA, Rod Schmidt reported 2 Whimbrel and Cheri Phillips reported Semipalmated Plover and Pectoral Sandpiper. On April 22 at
