[cobirds] Two Philadelphia Vireos Crowley Co. 8 October

[Brandon]

Two Philadelphia Vireos were at Ordway Reservoir today (both all bright
yellow underneath and seen in same tree), also continuing Cassin's Vireo,
Olive-sided Flycatcher, 2 White-throated Sparrows, plus Western Tanager and
Gray Catbird, it appears a Warbling Vireo was photographed after we left
there.

While scoping a bunch of dowitchers on the north side of Lake Meredith this
afternoon, Kara and I heard and saw briefly a flyover Sprague's Pipit.

Lake Henry had some shorebirds in the morning, though when we returned
around noon, there was a lot less shorebirds. No sign of the Purple
Sandpiper.

Sandhill Cranes were heard and seen pretty much all day in Crowley County
for us.

Good birding,
Brandon K. Percival
and Kara Carragher

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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, 10-8-22

[Meredith McBurney]

We could not open yesterday - cold, grey, windy - but today was lovely.  
Started out pretty slow, but picked up as the sun came out and warmed 
things up.  

Yellow-rumped Warblers and White-crowned Sparrows continued to dominate, 
plus we had several nice surprises, including I think our 3rd 
White-throated Sparrow and our 6th Rock Wren.  But the big excitement today 
was a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a FIRST EVER for this station (which has 
been running since 1987).

Here's a breakdown of today's 35 new birds (33 banded today, 2 banded in 
prior years):

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1, banded 2021
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Rock Wren 1
Gray Catbird 1
Orange-crowned Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler. Audubon's 12
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle 1
Wilson's Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Clay-colored Sparrow 1
Lincoln's Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 8
White-crowned Sparrow, Mountain 1

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Meredith McBurney
Bander, Barr Lake Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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[cobirds] cranes over N. Boulder by now

[Linda Andes-Georges]

Two flocks flew over a few minutes ago - maybe 150 all together.
Lovely! Always raises my spirits this time of year.

Linda


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Nations, according to the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie; and that Colorado’s 
Front Range is home to The Ute & many other Native peoples. Reconozco que vivo 
en el territorio de las naciones Hinóno’éí (Arapaho) y Cheyenne, según el 1851 
Tratado de Fort Laramie; y que el estado de Colorado al esté de las Montañas 
Rocosas es territorio de Utes y muchos otros pueblos indígenas. 

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[cobirds] Philadelphia Vireo at Ordway Res, Crowley

[Brandon]

Kara Carragher and I saw a Philadelphia Vireo along trees on north side of
Ordway Reservoir, Crowley County.

Brandon K. Percival
Pueblo West

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

For those not familiar with Kevin Zimmer as an expert here is his Bio:

Kevin has a PhD in biology (research emphasis in Avian Evolutionary Ecology) 
from New Mexico State University, and is a Research Associate of the Los 
Angeles County Museum of Natural History, an elective member of the American 
Ornithologists’ Society (AOS), and a member of the A.O.S. South American 
Classification Committee (SACC). He formerly served two terms on the American 
Birding Association (ABA) Check-list Committee, and is a regular contributor to 
Cornell’s Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds. He has authored numerous 
technical papers on the taxonomy, distribution, and behavior of Neotropical 
birds, particularly those of the Amazon Basin. In 2003 he completed (with 
co-author Mort Isler) the major chapter on the Thamnophilidae (antbirds) for 
the prestigious Handbook of Birds of the World series. In 2006, he and Curtis 
Marantz coauthored a six-CD compilation of Bird Voices of Alta Floresta and 
Southeastern Amazonian Brazil (produced by the Cornell Laboratory of 
Ornithology’s Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds) that represents the most 
comprehensive set of commercially available bird recordings for any part of the 
Amazon Basin. He and Andrew Whittaker are currently at work on a comprehensive 
field guide to the birds of Brazil, to be published by Princeton University 
Press. Kevin Zimmer has authored three books and numerous papers dealing with 
field identification and bird-finding in North America. His book, Birding in 
the American West: A Handbook, deals with finding and identifying birds in the 
western United States. Living in Alaska contributed to his affection for the 
Far North, where he has anchored VENT’s tour program since 1986. For the past 
25+ years he has concentrated his attention on the Neotropics, particularly on 
Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. He has directed VENT’s Brazil 
program since 1991. In the past decade, he has rekindled a love affair with the 
birds and wildlife of Africa, an interest that began as a young boy (watching 
Marlin Perkins on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom), but which blossomed with his 
first trip to Kenya in 1987 and leading several tours there through 1998. 
Following his return to Africa after a hiatus of more than a decade, his yearly 
tours to Africa have taken him to Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

Kevin lives in Atascadero, California with his wife.


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Re: [cobirds] Re: Crowley County --- PURPLE SANDPIPER

[Timothy Barksdale]

Friends,
First, I have not specifically reviewed my footage library for this bird.
I've never seen a juv. Rock Sandpiper look this orange on soft parts. The 
only thing I see which looks like a Rock to me is the color of the 
underwing. 
However, I've found this is more variable than indicated. 
Everything else screams Purple. 
Congrats this is a great bird.

Tim Barksdale
Birdman Productions
Choteau, MT and Mokane, MO


On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:28:19 AM UTC-5 Cole Sage wrote:

> The bird is now on the mudflat to the NE of the outflow still best viewed 
> from the same spot. 
>
> I am far from a expert but the bird looks much better for Rock Sandpiper 
> to my eye then Purple Sandpiper. Joey Kellner got flight pics of the bird 
> which hopefully will confirm the identification.
>
> Good birding,
>
> Cole Sage
> www.birdsonthewing.com
>
> On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM Cole Sage  wrote:
>
>> PUSA continues now (38.2561096, -103.7200325)
>>
>> Cole Sage
>> www.birdsonthewing.com
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 7:46 AM Sebastian Patti  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Whoa . . . always wondered about this ID issue . . .
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> 
>>> sebasti...@hotmail.com 
>>> Sebastian T. Patti 
>>> 552 W. Belden Ave. 
>>> 
>>> Chicago, ILLINOIS 60614-3354 
>>> 
>>>  
>>> CELL: 773/304-7488 <(773)%20304-7488>
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>>> *From:* cob...@googlegroups.com  on behalf of 
>>> Mark Peterson 
>>> *Sent:* Friday, October 7, 2022 7:21 AM
>>> *To:* Colorado Birds 
>>> *Subject:* [cobirds] Re: Crowley County --- PURPLE SANDPIPER 
>>>  
>>> COBirders, 
>>>
>>> Just a quick update, there is still some discussion happening regarding 
>>> this bird as to whether it is a PURPLE or ROCK SANDPIPER. The bird did 
>>> disappear but could still be there.
>>>  
>>>
>>> Mark Peterson
>>> Colorado Springs
>>> On Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 3:12:48 PM UTC-6 Mark Peterson wrote:
>>>
>>> COBirders, 
>>>
>>> There is currently a PURPLE SANDPIPER at Lake Henry. This would be a 2nd 
>>> state record. See the pin drop for the current location.
>>>
>>> https://maps.app.goo.gl/2aAhmtcXWSixgC9t8 
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>> Mark Peterson
>>> Colorado Springs
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Re: [cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper

[Joey Kellner]

 

And just to stir the pot a bit, here photos taken by Mark Peterson of the 
same bird the previous day (when it was found), under very different 
lighting conditions (bright and sunny, vs my photo under overcast).

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hZ68W3KL3ja64z1EA

 Again, thank you Mark!

Joey.

Joey Kellner

Littleton, Colorado


On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 9:22:31 PM UTC-6 emcar...@gmail.com wrote:

> Compare the Lake Henry bird to these photos of 
> Rock Sandpiper: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/312705731
> and Purple Sandpiper: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/433376671
>
> In my opinion, its wing stripe looks better for Purple. But I have 
> basically no experience with either species. Like most of us, I'm waiting 
> for the experts to look at the photos.
>
> Evan Carlson
> Pueblo
>
> On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 2:39 PM Joey Kellner  wrote:
>
>> As for bill color, I defer to someone familiar with young Rock Sandpipers 
>> to determine if the extent and coloration is in the norm for that species 
>> or if this would indicate a Purple Sandpiper instead.
>>
>> Joey.
>>
>> Joey Kellner
>> Littleton, Colorado
>>
>> On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote:
>>
>>> COBIRDERS,
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> I’ve attached a number of photos showing different views/angles of the 
>>> PURPLE/ROCK SANDPIPER.  The very pale underwings and thick, white 
>>> upperwing seem consistent with Rock Sandpiper (however I do not know 
>>> about immature plumages of Purple Sandpiper).  The bill and leg color 
>>> and the overall face pattern look better for Purple Sandpiper.
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> Purple Sandpiper is more likely distribution-wise, but “birds have 
>>> wings”.
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> Perhaps someone can forward the below link to Paul Lehmann since he has 
>>> extensive experience with Rock Sandpipers in juv. and imm. Plumages.
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> Below is the link…you all can view and consult various references.
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S120137387
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> Joey Kellner
>>>
>>> Littleton, Colorado
>>>
>>>  
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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[cobirds] Re: The Big Sit! - Sunday, October 9 - Chatfield State Park

[Joey Kellner]

Just a last minute plug for tomorrow's (Sunday's) Big Sit! at Chatfield 
Reservoir!  Come for an hour or all day!  Chatfield has many great birding 
opportunities that you can take advantage of either before or after coming 
to see what the Big Sit! is all about.  Weather is supposed to be great!

Joey.

Joey Kellner
Littleton, Colorado

On Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 8:06:34 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote:

> Hello COBIRDERS!
>
> Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday?  How about some 
> leisure birding at a Big Sit?
>
> What is a "Big Sit" you ask?
>
>  
>
> Well, a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in 
> both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the 
> difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area 
> whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot 
> diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in 
> the course of the day.  This is a worldwide event and as of this posting 
> there are a number of Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event!
>
>  
>
> The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once 
> again sponsor and I will host *"The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park 
> next Sunday,* *October 9th.*  This will be the 18th year 
> (non-consecutive, due to covid) for this fun and frivolous event.  It is 
> open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome!  It will be held from dawn to 
> dusk, 
> come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule.  
>
>  
>
> In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every 
> hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count.
>
>  
>
> "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the 
> east side of the reservoir.  A park map is at the entrance stations.  Come 
> and help find a few birds!
>
>  
>
> Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry 
> overlook deck.  Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, 
> water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado 
> Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or 
> shelter from rain.  So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for 
> once!
>
>  
>
> If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own!  The
> details and rules can be found at: https://www.thebigsit.org
>
>  
>
> Hope to see you all there!
>
>  
>
> Joey.
>
>  
>
> Joey Kellner
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>
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