[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chatfield Banding Report, 5/22/22

[Meredith McBurney]

We had an interesting and wonder-filled day.  After being shut out for 2 
days due to the storm, we were initially just happy to be back out.  Lots 
of broken branches and tamped down plants.  It was cool but dry, with cloud 
cover all morning.

We didn't have what I think of as a traditional fall-out, with huge numbers 
of birds flying about, searching for food.  But the change in the weather 
and the continued post-storm cloud cover changed the composition of birds 
we caught - we had 7 new species for the season today, including 1 swallow 
and 4 flycatchers.  Of the flycatchers, 2 were rar-ish - an Eastern Phoebe 
and a Gray Flycatcher.  We also had our first Western Wood-Pewees; this is 
late for them, but with 6 today we are about back to normal for this time 
in the season.  The swallows were all Violet-greens, and we caught 7 of 
them.

Then there were the Red-eyed Vireos, the 6th new species for the season 
caught today.  In the 15 year history of the station, we had caught 3; we 
caught that many today, including 1 of those earlier 3, a male banded in 
2017.  (Rob Raker has photographed that 2017 bird twice, once in 2020 and 
again this year, causing me great frustration, knowing he was around but 
evading our nets!)  Anyway, I think we have a small but hardy group of 
REVIs breeding in the station area.

The 7th new species for the season was also a new species for the station - 
a Western Bluebird. Bluebirds nest just west of the station, up in the 
brushy area between the station and Wadsworth.  However, this is the first 
time one (a breeding male) has wandered east into one of our nets.

So, total for the day was 38 new bandings, 4 new returns, and 15 previously 
caught this season for a total of 57 birds of 21 species.  Here is the 
breakdown of the 38 new plus 4 new returns:

Downy Woodpecker 1 return banded 2016 - this guy would have been the big 
news on most days this season - a breeding male that had not been 
recaptured until now.
Western Wood-Pewee 6 FOS
Gray Flycatcher 1 FOS
Cordilleran Flycatcher 1 FOS
Eastern Phoebe 1 FOS
Warbling Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2 new, 1 return banded 2017 FOS
Violet-green Swallow 7 FOS
House Wren 1 new, 1 banded 2021
Western Bluebird 1 FOS, first ever
Swainson's Thrush 3
Gray Catbird 1
Yellow Warbler 5 new, 1 banded 2019
Wilson's Warbler 1
Lincoln's Sparrow 2
Bullock's Oriole 4

We are open 6 mornings per week, closed on Mondays.  Registration is 
required to visit on the weekends - there are three 1 hour sessions, 
starting at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30.  Go here 
 to register.  There are school groups 
every week day, arriving about 9:30.  Individuals may drop by early 
mornings during the week although there are groups visiting early on some 
days.

Meredith McBurney
Bander, Chatfield Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 

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[cobirds] Pueblo weather

[Brandon]

The weather this weekend, for the Colorado Field Ornithologists Convention
in Pueblo, certainly wasn't what  I expected.  I have never remembered snow
in Pueblo this late in May ever.  Even though some trips got cancelled or
rerouted, (mostly because of dirt roads that are very bad when wet), I
still think lots of bird species were found.  I hope everyone got to see
some birds they wanted to see and meet new people and still had a
good time.  Hopefully the next convention in Pueblo, will not have so many
weather issues.  My field trips were interesting, Friday at Chico Basin
Ranch was fine, lots of Swainson's Thrushes, and it was very cold.
Saturday morning, we birded in snow in Pueblo, it was very quiet (had to
save a few very wet Swallows that couldn't fly), it got better in the
afternoon.  Sunday were rerouted and birded Pueblo again, and saw lots of
birds, 10 species of shorebirds we're pretty nice for Pueblo.

Thanks to CFO for the award they gave to my uncle Van Truan, at the banquet
on Saturday night.  As some of you know, Van is why I became a birder.  He
took me out at age six back early 1980s and got me interested in the
outdoors and nature.  I would not have become interested in birds, if it
wasn't for my uncle Van.  I overheard people saying, they really enjoyed
his all day trip he lead on Friday during the convention.

Nice to see everyone in Pueblo, hopefully better weather for your next
visit here.

Brandon K. Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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[cobirds] The Other Bugs with Boulder County Audubon

[Carol Kampert]

*Flies, Bees, and Spiders, Oh My!*

Join us *Tuesday, May 24* to learn about some species of exquisite insects
and bugs that we often take for granted: wasps, flies, beetles, bees, and
spiders among others. Guided by Scott Severs, we’ll learn their ecological
roles and where to find them. We’ll also spend a little time on photography
tips and tricks that bring out their natural beauty.

Scott Severs is the senior wildlife biologist for the City of Longmont
Parks, Open Space, and Trails, implementing the goals of conservation in
the City’s wildlife management plan. He has previously collected avian data
for wind and solar projects, as well as the primary bird distribution data
for Soapstone Ranch Open Space in Fort Collins. In the summertime he can be
found photographing beautiful insects along a trail.

*When*: Tuesday, May 24, 7:15 - 8:45 pm

*Where*: Online via Zoom.  Zoom link will be provided here on the day of
the event: https://www.boulderaudubon.org/all-events/the-other-bugs  We
encourage you to join a few minutes early to avoid any technical issues.

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videos of previous BCAS programs*

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[cobirds] Banding, CSR, El Paso Co, Sunday

[Steve Brown]

Hi COBirders,

I had to go see what was happening at Clear Spring Ranch after the storm 
Saturday. It was different. Only 1-2” of snow were left in most areas, and it 
was wet, but not so much on the nets, as fine flakes fell all morning, without 
dampening the nets, at least until about 10:00. 

Migrants were sparse. Almost all of the birds caught today (16) were ones that 
are probably to be local breeders. The exception were two previously banded 
Lincoln’s Sparrows, still hanging around. Mostly it was very quiet.

Only new birds banded were 2 Chipping Sparrows, a chat, a catbird, a male 
Yellowthroat, a house wren, and a male Yellow Warbler.

The heavy snow did damage here, too. Many large cottonwood branches were strewn 
around the site, and several 10” trees snapped off about 5’ above the ground. 
In addition, the normal 4-7’ high dense brush (currant, chokecherry, willows) 
was flattened to about 2’ depth! Things looked very exposed! Some of the 
willows were starting to recover by the time I left, but not many of the 
bushes, yet.

So I’ll see what happens Monday. Despite all of the weather weirdness, wind and 
drought, today I caught bird #1050 for the season, making this my second 
busiest spring in ten years at CSR. 450 Chipping Sparrows have surely helped!

Happy Migration, 
Steve Brown
 Colo Spgs

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[cobirds] Swainson's Thrush, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County

[Paula Hansley]

CObirders,
I was delighted to hear one of my favorite birds at 7:00 am today:  a
Swainson's Thrush, which sang several songs from deep in the woods back by
Boulder Creek.  Not many birds are nesting in the woods because of the
resident Cooper's Hawk nest.

Paula Hansley
Louisville

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