[cobirds] Black phoebe pair in Larimer County

[Nicholas Komar]

Today I had the opportunity to study a reported pair of Black Phoebe at Lions 
Open Space in northwest Fort Collins along the Poudre River, just south of 
LaPorte, Colorado. These phoebes have generated some local controversy related 
to genetic lineage or parentage. After studying them this afternoon I noted 
that both emitted call notes identified by Merlin as Black Phoebe. Both had 
black hoods that contrasted with paler gray back and both had slight paleness 
to blackish chest. This paleness suggested genetic influence from eastern 
phoebe, which would not be unexpected as Fort Collins is in the hybrid zone. 
However, perusing photos of Black Phoebe in eBird, I found that these pale 
features are commonplace among Black Phoebes throughout their range, including 
birds from west coast states not in the hybrid zone. So while I admit that 
these two birds are not as dark as the darkest Black Phoebes, I think they fall 
within the range of variation that is acceptable for the species. Perhaps this 
pair of phoebes will breed in the area, possibly at the Overland Trail bridge 
over the Poudre River. I know of one previous breeding record for Black Phoebe 
in Larimer County. There may be others. 

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO

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[cobirds] March 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

[joe...@betterbirdwatching.com]

March 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond


Canada Goose-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 2

 

Green-winged Teal-

South Trout Creek on 3-21, 6

 

Mallard-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14

 

American Wigeon-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, pair, first sighting for me 
for Park/Teller County

 

Common Goldeneye-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 4F

 

Great Blue Heron-

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 4

 

Bald Eagle-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 1 ad., 1 im.

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 1 ad.

 

Great Horned Owl-

South Trout Creek on 3-21, pellets with small rodent bones

 

Belted Kingfisher-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14

South Trout Creek on 3-21, 2, male excavating nest cavity

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, M

 

Downy Woodpecker- 3-16, 3-30

 

Williamson’s Sapsucker- 3-22 FOS

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, FOS, drum

South Trout Creek on 3-21, M

 

Northern Flicker- singing on 3-3. 3-28, 3-29, 3-31

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13

 

Western Scrub-Jay-

Near Guffey CO on 3-13, a few

 

Common Raven-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, small flock

 

Black-capped Chickadee- 3-10, 3-14

 

Mountain Chickadee-

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, flock of 4

 

Western Bluebird- 2 FOS on 3-21, 2 on 3-24

 

Mountain Bluebird- 3-15 FOS

Near Guffey CO on 3-13, a few M

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, flock of 11

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29

 

American Robin- M FOS on 3-12 the a few around most of the time, 7 on 3-26

Colorado Springs on 3-4, FOS

Highline Canal Trail, Three Pond Park on 3-6

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, a few, some singing

Royal Gorge Park on 3-13

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 1

 

Townsend’s Solitaire-

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, call

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, sing

 

Sage Thrasher-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, singing FOS

 

American Dipper-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 3, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2, sing

 

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 3-15

 

White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7

Lake George Community Park on 3-29

 

European Starling-

Lake George on 3-14

 

Bohemian Waxwing-

Near Wellington Lake on 3-20, at least 50 in pines calling, maybe 100 in 
area

 

Spotted Towhee-

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7

 

Canyon Towhee-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13

 

American Tree Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 3-1, 8 along dam, some singing

South Trout Creek on 3-1, 6, some singing

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 3

 

Song Sparrow-

Manitou Lake on 3-1, 1

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, sing

Manitou Lake on 3-21, a few sing

South Trout Creek on 3-21, 2, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, sing

 

Dark-eyed Junco-

 

Gray-headed- about 30 on 3-26, partial albino from 3-20 through 3-31

Dome Rock SWA on 3-14, sing

 

White-winged- a few around most of the time

South Trout Creek on 3-21, a few

 

Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, including Rocky Mountain 
Forms more prevalent later in month

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 18

Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

 

Pink-sided- a few around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 18

Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

 

Oregon- a few around most of the time

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 2

Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few

 

Red-winged Blackbird-

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, sing

Manitou Lake on 3-21, sing

South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, sing

 

Pine Siskin- 3-15, 2 on 3-22

Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, 3

 

House Finch-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, sing

Lake George Community Park on 3-29, sing

 

Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time

 

Red Crossbill- a few around most of the time, 16 on 3-27

Manitou Lake on 3-21, 8

 

House Sparrow- pair around most of the time

 

 

Mourning Cloak butterfly-

Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, FOS

 

Pine Squirrel-

Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20

 

Abert’s Squirrel-

Road kill along CR 126 near Kelsey Campground, near Deckers

 

Muskrat-

South Trout Creek on 3-21


Joe LaFleur

Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet

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[cobirds] Of bluebirds and shorebirds at the Arsenal, Adams county

[Candice Johnson]

A flock of between 60 and 80 Mountain Bluebirds were in 2 cottonwoods on
the back (north) side of the Wildlife Drive. On the trail to Havana Ponds,
however, were 3 female Bluebirds that looked like female Western
Bluebirds, perched on mulleins. Dull blue overall with a very pale wash of
orange on upper breast; breasts grayish with no bright white lower down
such as on an Eastern Bluebird. Lots of dark brown on folded wings.   Lake
Ladora had 13 Avocets together on the northern shore with one Black-necked
Stilt. and 2 Lesser Yellowlegs. Lake Derby had a sleeping cluster of about
8 Greater Yellowlegs with one Long-billed Dowitcher mixed in. Agitated
Killdeer everywhere.  A Sandhill Crane flew over. Spring is coming.

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