[cobirds] Belmar Park Warblers

2019-09-21 Thread Art Hudak
Hello, 
10 Warblers: Yellow-rumped, Wilson’s, Orange-crowned, Yellow, Townsend’s, 
Common Yellowthroat, Tennessee, Blackpoll, Prothonotary, Nashville...in a week! 
Insects are abundant and so are Warblers! Belmar is hot! 

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[cobirds] Nashville Warbler, Belmar Park, Jefferson County

2019-09-21 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
After searching for the Prothonotary for over 7 hours and having no luck I 
found a Nashville in the southwest corner by the bench. 

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RE: [cobirds] Painted Bunting food

2019-07-28 Thread Art Hudak
Mark, 
The filler that is used in grocery store birdseed mixes that birds reject is 
milo not red millet.

Dave, 
The birds preference is the white millet provided in the various seed mixes 
available. By my study yesterday no natural food source is attracting the bird.

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Re: [cobirds] Painted Bunting

2019-07-27 Thread Art Hudak
Bird came in to feeder at 1:49PM gave a few second view then hid out in 
Chokecherry to the west of feeder pole next to the building, all present were 
able to get decent views of the bird. At 2:13 PM bird bird presented on feeder 
pole baffle for a few seconds then flew off to the south.

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Re: [cobirds] Blue-winged Warbler between Fort Logon Natl. Cemetery and Denver's Bear Creek Park, in Denver County

2019-06-15 Thread Art Hudak
Bird continues in same area as of 8:30AM. Great views. Poor photo opportunities.

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[cobirds] Hermit Warbler , CU, Boulder

2019-05-26 Thread Art Hudak
Began my search for Hermit Warbler at 6 this morning, 4 hours later still have 
not seen it!

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[cobirds] Hooded Oriole

2019-04-24 Thread Art Hudak
Hooded Oriole seen by myself, Walbek,Farrell, Purifoy, Mitzen and Gerhard at 
2:30PM...bird moves around a lot but is staying in same area. 

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[cobirds] Delayed report. Hooded Oriole at Westerly Creek Park, 0634 today

2019-04-24 Thread Art Hudak
Searched for Hooded Oriole 8:15AM this morning gave about a half 
hour...negative! Searched again 12:00PM gave about a half hour...negative! I 
saw Mr. Bidgood this morning and he showed me exact location where bird was 
seen. 

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[cobirds] Bonaparte’s Gulls in Jefferson county

2019-04-17 Thread Art Hudak
Chris Wood, Matt Clark et al. You better show me better than heard only/seen 
flyover. The birds are not there. Help me help you.
Photographic would go a long way.
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Re: [cobirds] Re: Larimer County gull report

2018-12-26 Thread Art Hudak
Here, here. Show me more diagnostic. I am viewing the bird from afar and giving 
everything I have to be definitive.

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[cobirds] Re: Larimer County gull report

2018-12-26 Thread Art Hudak
Here, here! 

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

2018-04-11 Thread Art Hudak
Hear hear, the ayes have it!
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[cobirds] 4 Swallow species-Centennial Park (Arapahoe)

2018-04-06 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
This afternoon 2:45PM-4:30PM, 30F at start 28F at finish, cloudy, light snow. 
80+ Tree, 8 Violet-green, 3 Barn and 1 Northern Rough. Birds were working 
shoreline around pond, excellent views. The Swallows have returned.
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[cobirds] Pygmy Nuthatch, White-throated Sparrow, and Goose ID Help - Arapahoe

2017-12-28 Thread Art Hudak
A fat long necked white goose = snow Goose in my opinion.

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[cobirds] Pygmy Nuthatch, White-throated Sparrow, and Goose ID Help - Arapahoe

2017-12-28 Thread Art Hudak
Andre knows.

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Re: [cobirds] Butterflies. (and birds). Douglas

2017-09-18 Thread Art Hudak
Extreme migration/dispersal. On 9/16 I observed 100,000+ combined at Centennial 
park, Harriman lake park and Belmar park. At one point at Centennial in a field 
of 10,000+ 50+ were on me, all clothing covered, boots, pants, shirt, arms, 
hat...

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[cobirds] Birding North East Colorado

2017-05-28 Thread Art Hudak
Luke,
Do you have any photographic or voice documentation of the rarities?
Sincerely,
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[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo etc. Chico Basin Ranch, Pueblo Co. 5/17

2017-05-18 Thread Art Hudak
(bird found yesterday)

Mark Chavez 
David Starbuck 
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[cobirds] Re: Chico Basin (El Paso and Pueblo County)

2017-05-16 Thread Art Hudak
Brian,
Thank you. In poor light a Lincoln's Sparrow is an easily confused species with 
Swamp and green leaves can reflect green and yellow. The proposed Cassin's 
Vireo is a prime example of this. 

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[cobirds] Re: Report from CFO Field Trip for Baird's Sparrow

2016-07-24 Thread Art Hudak
Ask the cows.
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RE: [cobirds] Re: Cobirds vs Ebird Reporting

2015-10-30 Thread Art Hudak
BirdTrax did not report my Palm Warbler (Western) from Bear Creek Park, Denver 
county on 10/25/15. It was on the list and I simply put 1 in the box verifying 
the species recognition. It did not come up as rare. This was my first record 
of this bird in Denver county.

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[cobirds] Palm Warbler (Western). Bear Creek Park,Denver county.

2015-10-25 Thread Art Hudak
Park in small lot off Kenyon adjacent to Fort Logan National Cemetary. Travel 
100 feet on path that is East of uppermost pond, the bird is working the area 
East of path under a huge Willow. The creature feeds low. 6-7 feet above 
ground. Please get a photo.

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[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler, Main Reservoir, Jefferson County, 4/25/15, 1:05PM

2015-04-25 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
Bird was on west side of reservoir along trail where the houses are 
parallel with the reservoir. Follow trail until you come to a bench that is 
to the left, the bird was working a shrub about 50' give or take from the 
bench. Photos can be viewed on CFO facebook page.
 
Happy Spring Migration,
 
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[cobirds] Greater white fronted Goose, Centennial park, Arapahoe county

2015-02-15 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
Last seen on pond at 11:07am. Park is off Union ave. between Santa Fe and 
Federal blvd. same park where Prothonotary Warbler was.

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[cobirds] Greater white fronted Goose, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver county

2015-02-15 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,

Last seen at 11:49am, enter from Kenyon entrance, follow street up hill to 
large curve, bird is in large flock to the west.

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[cobirds] A collection of weirdos,Jefferson county, jefferson county. 1/31/15

2015-01-31 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
Spotted Towhee and Pine Siskin at Belmar. GBHE at Belmar sheesh why travel? 
For the creeper at Main, Jefferson?
 
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[cobirds] Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson county, 47+3. A good day.

2015-01-24 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
50 birds, 4 rodents, 1 wild canine (a coyote) and some 
Racoons...Highlights: Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's), Pygmy Nuthatch (low 
elevation) and American Dipper x3. 2 dipper found within 300m west from 
main parking pedestrian bridge. Next under I-70 bridge.
 
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[cobirds] RFI, Say's Phoebe.

2015-01-07 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
Those other birds are neat.Seen many times. Sorry. Say's is my interest 
county and location please. Across the board.
 
Art Hudak
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eBird Nation.
 

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[cobirds] A 2 Heron day +1 goodie in the recent past, Denver county.

2015-01-02 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
Great Blue and Black-crowned Night at Bear Creek Park (Denver) 
today.Cassin's Finch on 12/28 (yard) only because I looked at 100s of 
Housies. All bodies of water frozen over in the city and the rivers are 
close. Bear creek Sheridan to Lowell 90% froze over, Platte river Union to 
Oxford 70% froze over.
 
Happy New Year!
Everyone should eBird!
 
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[cobirds] Yellow-billed Loon

2014-12-21 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
Loon present at marina last seen at 2:10pm.

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[cobirds] 6000 + Cackling/Canada at Fort Logan and 2 oddies, observation is our friend.

2014-12-07 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
2 snow x cackling as oddies. The oddies have been discussed.
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[cobirds] Red Rocks Trading Post, Jefferson County, 11/23/14, 6:45-8:10 AM.

2014-11-24 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
If your objective is to observe photographers then I highly recommend this 
location on the weekends if a rare bird has been plastered across the 
various social sites catering to birding and rare birds. *DO NOT WASTE YOUR 
TIME* if your objective is to observe and study birds. I can only hope you 
fine people were able to get that award winning first ever shot that will 
make your name more prevalent. Keep in mind any Juncos or hybrids 
thereof that you are seeing for the first time have been studied 
extensively (for the young lady walking around with the purpose of pics 
only and with disregard to movement.) Golden-crowned and Harris's:  go find 
them on your own they exist you just have to look. Congratulations to you 
coattails. Disgusting and shameful in my opinion.
 
Ps. John, the birds circling overhead were most likely Rosy as House do not 
display this behavior at this location in my experience.
 
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[cobirds] Re: Scoters chowing down, El Paso County

2014-11-21 Thread Art Hudak
Your comments are clear and concise.

On Friday, November 21, 2014 9:06:15 PM UTC-7, tjcalliope wrote:

  The 3, different Scoter species were at Prospect Lake[in Memorial Park], 
 today 11/21. I saw 2, Surf Scoter, 1, f. Black Scoter , and 1, f. 
 type White-winged Scoter. I could not get a good view of a third Scoter 
 which was way on the other side of the lake and behind the Canada Geese. 
 What a stitch to watch these Scoters. I could barely pull myself away. We 
 are talking major chowing down. One Surf Scoter ate 1, Crayfish, quickly 
 dove, ate a second Crayfish, dove again and ate a third Crayfish, dove 
 again, ate a fourth Crayfish, and dove again and ate a fifth Crayfish. 
 While this Surf was eating the other Surf Scoter continued to swallow 
 Crayfish, while the Black Scoter also ate Crayfish. The Black was having a 
 harder time swallowing the Crayfish than the Surf. Then these 3 scoters 
 swam a bit out into the middle of the lake and closed their eyes very 
 briefly and  Not for long. The 3 of them proceeded back to where they were 
 originally feeding and they all started chowing down as if they had never 
 eaten. No wonder the Scoters are at this park. It is a giant restaurant . 
 I've seen Scoters eat Mussels off the east coast, but they did not swallow 
 them as quickly as the the Scoters ate their prey in Prospect Lake.
  
 Also present, but not in order, were Lesser Scaup, 1 pair of greater 
 Scaup, 1, pair of Canvasback, 1, pair of Redhead, Common Goldeneye, many 
 Ruddy Duck and Hooded Merganser, Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, 1, 
 California Gull, and many Ring-billed Gull. Eared Grebe were checking the 
 Scoter out. One Red-tailed Hawk was sitting in a tree, undisturbed by 
 people walking under the tree.
  
 Happy Birding!
 Tina Jones
 Littleton, Jefferson County, CO
  

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[cobirds] Harriman Lake Park, Jefferson county, Pacific Loon continues.

2014-11-15 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
What a difference a day makes. No Common Loon, No Red-necked Grebe and 
approximately 1000 fewer birds on the water.
 
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] The cold is our friend. Harriman Lake Park, Jefferson county. Neat birds.

2014-11-13 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
-2F at start 8F at end. Pacific Loon (1), Common Loon (1), Pied-billed 
Grebe (30+), Horned Grebe (1), Eared Grebe (1), Red-necked Grebe 
(1),Western Grebe (1) and over 1800 other birds on the water. 24 of 38 
species were on the water. Diligent study, 4 hours give or take, 5 miles. 
 
Art Hudak
Denver County 

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[cobirds] Loons are uncommon Dave.

2014-11-13 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
The House Finch are eating buckthorn berries happily. The birds are there.
 
Art Hudak
Denver County
 

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[cobirds] Re: Hawk Id

2014-10-22 Thread Art Hudak
Jeannie,
Adult Cooper's as has been said.The creatures breast color is brown, not 
red or rusty! An oddity! By virtue of melanism,leucism or albinism. Or any 
combination thereof.
Art Hudak **
Denver county
**Raptor ignoramus 'extraordinaire'
On Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:54:30 PM UTC-6, Jeannie wrote:


 I can not identify this hawk that I saw last week at the Dog park at 
 Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe County.  Many people I know have tried to 
 ID it, but so far, no one is sure.

 Please take a look and any  help  would be appreciated.

 http://www.pbase.com/image/157919391

 Thanks,
 Jeannie Girard

 Aurora

  

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[cobirds] The birds are moving around. Adams, Arapahoe,Denver and Jefferson.

2014-08-22 Thread Art Hudak
Helllo,
 
Early fall migration is upon us.
 
Art Hudak

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[cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (2), Marston Reservoir, Denver County, 5/10/14 at 4:40 PM

2014-05-10 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
By consensus. Spring Count, Lower Bear Creek. A great day with wonderful 
people!
 
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Re: Flycatcher?

2014-03-28 Thread Art Hudak
Thank You Paula.
Art Hudak.
Denver County.
 

On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:52:46 PM UTC-6, redstar...@gmail.com wrote:

 All I can say, and this is subjective, is that the series of four to five 
 burry notes repeated several times did not sound like a starling imitating 
 a flycatcher. 

 I queried the identification because I didn't see the bird. 

 I posted it because I want other birders to be alert to the possibility of 
 a rare bird being there. 

 Paula 

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[cobirds] Re: Some JeffCo birds, and one Arapahoe sighting

2014-03-26 Thread Art Hudak
I am struggling. Troubled by this. Art Hudak, Denver County.
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 5:17:32 PM UTC-6, David Suddjian wrote:

 Mar 22

 CEDAR WAXWINGS had been regular near St. Mary Church the previous couple 
 of days, but this date a flock of about 190 waxwings was many more than I'd 
 seen otherwise this year.

 Mar 24

 At Ken Caryl Valley my 1st TURKEY VULTURE of the season was tilting into a 
 cold north wind. Also newly arrived there were WESTERN BLUEBIRDS, and there 
 were some nice flocks of MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRDS. I saw a FERRUGINOUS HAWK and 2 
 BALD EAGLES flying north. A SAY'S PHOEBE was at Mann Reservoir in South 
 Valley Park.

 Mar 25

 A pair of WOOD DUCKS was on a small pond on Massey Draw in Ken Caryl 
 Valley.

 I walked up Waterton Canyon and had my first of season CANYON WRENS (5), 
 and ROCK WREN (1), and WHITE-THROATED SWIFTS (4). I found AMERICAN DIPPERS 
 at three areas between the Great Blue Heron and Mountain Lion rest areas, 
 small flocks of BUSHTITS in a few spots, and one RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET. 

 At Ridge Road off Pleasant Run Road in the upper Deer Creek watershed I 
 had 4 RED CROSSBILLS, 2 WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKERS, and a NORTHERN GOSHAWK. A 
 pair of WESTERN BLUEBIRDS up there at 8,600' surprised me a little for 
 March, but I'm not clear yet on the distribution of spring migrants and 
 probably they are not unexpected there.

 May 26

 Early this morning a male and female BLUE-WINGED TEAL were at Mann 
 Reservoir at South Valley Park.

 David Suddjian
 Littleton




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[cobirds] Re: Flycatcher?

2014-03-26 Thread Art Hudak
Bird by bird, not by sound! The bird does not exist if I do not see it! 
Where I live...Art Hudak Denver County

On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:52:46 PM UTC-6, redstar...@gmail.com wrote:

 All I can say, and this is subjective, is that the series of four to five 
 burry notes repeated several times did not sound like a starling imitating 
 a flycatcher. 

 I queried the identification because I didn't see the bird. 

 I posted it because I want other birders to be alert to the possibility of 
 a rare bird being there. 

 Paula 

 Sent from my iPhone

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[cobirds] Re: More Swan Stuff

2014-03-03 Thread Art Hudak
Very well, Sir.
On Monday, March 3, 2014 6:34:06 PM UTC-7, Steven Mlodinow wrote:

 Greetings All 

  I posted a few more shots of Trump Swans, from Feb not Mar, alas. Also 
 another Tundra at http://www.flickr.com/photos/36088296@N08/
 For a few nice pics of March Trumps, take a look at 
 http://www.jeffpippen.com/birds/trumpeterswan.htm

  Good Birding
 Steve Mlodinow
 Longmont CO


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[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County, 12/2/13, 3:45-4:45PM

2013-12-02 Thread Art Hudak
 
I was disappointed to see that the bird continues, I can only hope that 
tomorrow the bird will depart, the predicted weather could be detrimental.
 
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County 12:13-4:03PM

2013-11-30 Thread Art Hudak
The bird is very cooperative.
 At 4:23 an odd sounding bird was encountered. A single Greater 
White-fronted Goose (adult) made a special visit to myself and two others.
 
Art Hudak
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[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County, 11/28/13, 9:33-11:32AM

2013-11-28 Thread Art Hudak
Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 11/22/13 3:40-4:03?

2013-11-22 Thread Art Hudak
Sincerely,
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Re: Ross's Snow Geese, Denver cty Arapahoe

2013-11-17 Thread Art Hudak
Geese a plenty, 
 
Thank you, Tina Jones, I went over to Ft Logan Cemetery (Denver,Colorado) 
today 11/17/13 and I must say the goose variety was represented properly. 2 
Greater White-fronted joined the crowd, 2 Ross's (adults) were still 
present, a single Snow Goose (white-morph) replaced the blue-morph, and a 
couple of hybrids... Snow x Canada Goose and Ross's x Cackling 
Goose. Photos.
 
Art Hudak
Denver County 
On Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:21:26 PM UTC-7, tjcalliope wrote:

  It seems several places had the arrival of Ross's geese.  2, Ross's 
 Geese were at Ft Logan Cemetary in the far eastern pond, along with 1, blue 
 morp ,Snow Goose. The most western pond at Ft. Logan had a strange looking 
 white morph Snow Goose. This bird's bill did not have an obvious grinning g 
 patch, but the bill was the size of that found on a Snow Goose. The 
 Cemetary is off of S. Sheridan in Denver Cty.
  
 Centennial Park, which is in Arapahoe cty. had the usual puddle ducks and 
 some divers. Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and American Widgeon, Bufflehead, 
 Common Goldeneye, and 2 Greater Scaup ,[possibly 3, but I could not see the 
 whole bird]. This park is just east of the intersection of S. Federal and 
 Union.
  
 Note, many of these birds fly from Ft. Logan to Centennial Park, to the 
 Platte, and back and forth.
  
 Happy Birding!
 Tina Jones
 Littleton, Jefferson County, CO
  

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[cobirds] Re: Scoter pics, Denver

2013-11-01 Thread Art Hudak
Ira, I am happy to be keeper of the world of birds rules and 
regulations Art Hudak, Denver County
On Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:39:28 PM UTC-6, Tom Wilberding wrote:

 Greetings CO birders,

 6 pics: http://bit.ly/1bHOz3O

 Thanks to Chris R. and Ira S.
 (Dipped on Tower Rd. Red Phalarope.) 

 Best,
 Tom Wilberding
 Boulder, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Scoter pics, Denver

2013-11-01 Thread Art Hudak
Ira, I am happy to be the keeper of the 'world of birding' rules and 
regulations.  Art Hudak, County of Denver, City of Denver 
On Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:39:28 PM UTC-6, Tom Wilberding wrote:

 Greetings CO birders,

 6 pics: http://bit.ly/1bHOz3O

 Thanks to Chris R. and Ira S.
 (Dipped on Tower Rd. Red Phalarope.) 

 Best,
 Tom Wilberding
 Boulder, CO

 P.S. Off-topic plug: Denver Zoo. Wow! A-1.


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[cobirds] Re: Scoter pics, Denver

2013-10-31 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
In the world of birding the primary poster is all that matters. There is no 
Ira S. Only Chris R. After that thanks are given to the primary only. AEHII
 
Denver County
Art Hudak

On Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:39:28 PM UTC-6, Tom Wilberding wrote:

 Greetings CO birders,

 6 pics: http://bit.ly/1bHOz3O

 Thanks to Chris R. and Ira S.
 (Dipped on Tower Rd. Red Phalarope.) 

 Best,
 Tom Wilberding
 Boulder, CO

 P.S. Off-topic plug: Denver Zoo. Wow! A-1.


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[cobirds] Surf Scoters Rocky Mountain Lake Park Denver County and Prospect Park Jefferson County

2013-10-20 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
The Surf Scoter was still present at Rocky Mountain Lake Park Denver 
County as of 3:22PM on 10/20 seen on the west end of the lake. The Surf 
Scoter was still present at Prospect Lake Jefferson County as of 4:01PM on 
10/20 seen on the west end of the lake. Photos were taken of both birds. 
Thanks Joe for the Rocky Mountain bird and thanks Bob for the Prospect bird.
 
Happy Birding,
 
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] bad day to be a gull

2013-10-19 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
The Pomarine is representing proper, as referenced.
 
AEHII.

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[cobirds] Townsend's Warbler, and other metro goodies, Adams,Arapahoe,Denver, Jefferson.

2013-05-20 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
Nothing fancy here, I bird in the city. On 5/19 I had (2) Townsend's 
Warblers at Bear Creek Greenbelt, an uncommon spring migrant yet common 
autumn migrant. Other birds of note:
 
Yellow Warbler:
5/5 Centennial Park (1)
5/16 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (1)
5/18 Belmar Park (3)
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt (3)
 
Orange-crowned Warbler:
5/2 Main Reservoir (1)
5/5 Centennial Park (1)
5/5 Bear Creek Park (1)
5/18 Belmar Park (1)
 
Blackpoll Warbler:
5/2 Main Reservoir (1)
5/16 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (1)
 
Northern Waterthrush:
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt (1)
 
Western Kingbird:
5/2 Smith Reservoir (1)
5/16 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (1)
5/18 Centennial Park (3) 
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt (1)
 
Eastern Kingbird:
5/16 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (1)
 
Western Wood-Pewee:
5/15 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (1)
5/16 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (3)
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt (1)
 
DuskyFlycatcher:
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt (1)
 
Spotted Sandpiper:
Smith Reservoir
Main Reservoir
Centennial Park
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Berkely Park
Belmar Park
Bear Creek Greenbelt
 
Wilson's Phalarope:
Main Reservoir (4)
Westerly Creek (2)
Rocky Mountain Arsenal (2)
 
Black-headed Grosbeak:
5/15 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (1)
 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak:
5/16 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (1)
 
Gray Catbird:
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt (2)
 
Swainson's Thrush:
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt (1)
 
Warbling Vireo:
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt
 
Common Nighthawk:
5/19 Bear Creek Greenbelt (2)
 
Clay-colored Sparrow:
5/16 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (4)
5/18 Belmar Park (2)
 
Clark's Grebe:
5/16 Rocky Mountain Arsenal (9) 
 
Yard Birds:
5/09 Cassin's Finch (1) Rare for Denver County
Lesser Goldfinch as of today 5/20 continuing for 40 days consecutive
 
All Swallows accounted for, Spotted Sandpiper are thick, Yellow-rumped are 
thinning. On a side note I am pushing 170 species and have yet to travel 
more than 20 miles concentric from my front door.
 
Outstanding birds await your visit,
 
Art Hudak
Denver County
 
 
 
 
 
 

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[cobirds] Bullock's Oriole, and other Metro goodies! Denver County

2013-05-08 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
On 5/7 I had (1) Bullock's Oriole on 5/8 I had (2) in my backyard in Denver 
County. Upon my third spring of providing fresh Welch's, nectar and orange 
halves (patience) I was rewarded. A White-winged Dove visited on 4/27 and 
4/28, a Pine Siskin also made a guest appearance recently. Metro goodies as 
follows:
 
*Centennial Park*
Snowy Egret 4/20,23,27.
Avocet 4/20,23,27. 5/05.
Spotted Sand 5/05
SolitarySand 4/27. 5/05.
Lb-Dowitcher 5/05.
Western Kingbird 5/05.
 
*Main Reservoir*
Willet (Western) 5/02
Spotted Sand 5/02
Long-billed Curlew 5/02
YRWA (220+)  5/02
OCWA (4) 5/02
BPWA (1) 5/02
 
*Smith Reservoir*
Willet (Western) 5/02
Spotted Sand 5/02
Western Kingbird 5/02
 
*Bear Creek Park*
Virgia's Warbler 5/05
 
*Bear Creek Trail*
House Wren 5/07,08
 
*Metro Sparrows:*
Chipping,Brewer's,Vesper,Lark,Savannah,Lincoln's and White-crowned.
 
Snipe are heavy, Yellow-rumped are everywhere, Violet-green are thick!
 
Art Hudak
Denver County
 

 
 

 
 

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[cobirds] 56+ Yellow-rumped Warbler and 1 Wilson's, Bear Creek Greenbelt, 4/22/13, and other metro goodies

2013-04-22 Thread Art Hudak
This afternoon I ventured over to the greenbelt to see what I could see, I 
came across a flock of yellow rumps that included 52 Audubon's and 4 Myrtle 
(I stopped counting)amazing color. Within that group there was a single 
male Wilson's once again the color was crisp. In addition I had  (11) Say's 
Phoebe. The Great Horned Owls are fine and dandy. Other Metro noteables 
include:
 
*Centennial Park*
 
Loggerhead Shrike 4/10
Osprey 4/10
Snowy Egret 4/20
Greater/Lesser Yellowlegs 4/20
Wilson's Phalarope 4/20
Avocet 4/20
Yellow rumped 4/20
Chipping Sparrow 4/20
Western Grebe 4/20
 
*Main Reservoir*
 
Franklin's Gull 100+ 4/14
Bonapartes 4/14
Osprey 4/14
 
*Belmar Park*
** 
Wilson's Snipe (9) 4/18
Franklin's Gull 4/18
 
Common Grackle, Robins ,Wood Duck, Blue wing-winged Teal,Swallows: 
Barn,Tree,Violet-green thus far, at many locations. Yard has been great 
with the weather the birds have been going hog wild enjoying the buffet, 21 
species this month with Lesser Goldfinch that moved in on the 10th and 
continued up until yesterday being the highlight. Great horned Owl as a 
first time visitor.  
 
Birds are good in the city, outstanding even!
 
Happy Birding
Art Hudak
Denver County
 

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[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow-Red Rocks-Jefferson County

2013-03-09 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
The Golden-crowned presented 2 times 3/9/13 between 7:30AM and 9:30AM.  5 
Junco ssp accounted for, (1) Cassiar, (1) Pink-sided x White-winged and (1) 
oddie. Morrison Park had (3) American Dipper, and (1) Steller's Jay. Bear 
Creek Greenbelt/Stonehouse (1) Northern Shrike. All before 11AM. Yard is 
currently owned by male and female Cooper's and female Sharp-shinned, on 
Wednesday male Coop took down a female House Finch, gruesome but necessary.
 
Happy birding,
 
Art Hudak
Denver, Denver County

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[cobirds] Say's Phoebe, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County

2013-03-05 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,  



3/5/13
 
Say's Phoebe, on hill N side of oxbow lake. And...1 Swamp Sparrow, on N 
side of oxbow lake in low shore shrubbery. And...3 gulls total (2) 
Ring-billed (1) California. 
 
Happy birding, everyone should eBird,
 
Art Hudak 
Denver, Denver County

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[cobirds] Double-crested Cormorant. Centennial Park, Arapahoe County.

2013-02-14 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
I stopped by Centennial Park this afternoon (2/14/13) around 3:00PM for a 
short Gull study, less than 60 Ring-billed, nothing more. I was surprised 
to find (5) Double-crested Cormorant. In years past my first observation 
has been the second or third week in March.  Are these the Adams County 
74th-88th birds or early arrivals?  It peaks my curiosity. Backyard birds 
continue.  American Goldfinch on the 12th and 13th, Mallard hen and drake 
as regular visitors feeding on seed drop.
 
Everyone should eBird!
 
Art Hudak
Denver County, Colorado
 

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[cobirds] Re: Aspen article of Colorado birder

2013-01-20 Thread Art Hudak
Ah Yes, this  Filby fellow,  I had the opportunity to meet him one time, 
at Red Rocks, the conversation revolved around his soon departure, to go 
look at Penguins.
On Sunday, January 20, 2013 12:29:53 PM UTC-7, Todd Deininger wrote:

 Originally posted by Jason Beason on WSBN.

 Anybody ever heard of this Filby fellow? Please read:

 http://www.aspendailynews.com/section/home/156407

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 Paonia - Delta Co.

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[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull (LBBG), Centennial Park, Arapahoe County

2012-12-16 Thread Art Hudak
The LBBG continues 12/16/12.  (5) Greater White-fronted Goose (GWFG) 
12/16/12.  Something to break the monotony of the Common Redpoll (CORE).  
Back yard:  2 suet cakes and 2lbs of food per day, black oil sunflower.  
 
Happy Holidays
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Re: 2, White-winged Scoters,Marston ,Denver Co.

2012-12-14 Thread Art Hudak
I went to Marston this afternoon specifically looking for the Swans,  I 
also saw 2 White-winged Scoters at great distance on the southeast side of 
the lake, very far off but identifiable.
 
Art Hudak
Denver County
On Friday, December 14, 2012 8:33:16 PM UTC-7, tjcalliope wrote:

  OK, I give up or I need new eyes. Today at Marston Reservoir, I saw 2, 
 first winter White-winged Scoters in the north section of the lake. I 
 thought one of the Scoters had left the lake about 6 days ago, to find a 
 second one today. Again Marston birds tend to be way out far away, so 
 maybe I just missed the bird or it went somewhere else temporarily. After 
 looking for birds almost daily at Marston for 3 weeks now, hopefully I will 
 get a better look at the Scoters tomorrow duriing the xmas count. Who 
 knows, maybe the Surf Scoter is out there in the lake, also.
  
 I could not find any Tundra Swans anywhere today in other nearby 
 ponds/lakes. Marston, because it is so deep is not the best feeding habitat 
 for Swans. It would be very difficult for Swans to get seeds and roots, and 
 plant material. Because of this, both Trumpeter and Tundra Swans only stay 
 at Marston for about a day or several hours when migrating in late fall [at 
 least this is my experience].
  
 Good luck everyone on the christmas counts !
  
 Tina Jones
 Littleton, Jefferson County, CO
  

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[cobirds] Extraordinary Yard Birds, Denver County

2012-12-14 Thread Art Hudak
Hello Birders,
 
Keep the feeders full and bird baths free of ice!  In one hour of 
observation early this morning I had 16 species, my house is in Bear 
Valley, Sheridan and Dartmouth approximately 1000' as the crow flies from 
Bear Creek.  The list is as follows:
 
4   Eurasian Collared-dove
3   Downy Woodpecker
6   Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)
2   Blue Jay
4   American Crow
2   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   White-breasted Nuthatch
1   Townsend's Solitaire
7   American Robin
37 Common Starling
7   Cedar Waxwing
5   Dark-eyed Junco
24 House Finch
2   American Goldfinch
3   House Sparrow
 
Happy Holidays,
 
Art Hudak
Denver County  

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[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County

2012-12-11 Thread Art Hudak
On 12/11/12 3:32 PM:
 
(1) *Lesser Black-backed Gull* (adult)
(2) Herring Gull
(1) Thayer's Gull
(186) Ring-billed Gull
 
Other recent Centennial Park highlights:
12/3   (5) Greater White-fronted Goose   (1) Snow Goose white-morph adult
12/7   (5) Greater White-fronted Goose
12/11 (5) Greater White-fronted Goose   (1) Snow Goose white-morph adult
 
Good Birding, Happy Holidays!
 
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Re: white-breasted mallard drake

2012-12-06 Thread Art Hudak
William,  A bibbed mallard,  Duclair in my opinion, wild x domestic.  Art 
Hudak,Denver County.
On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 9:44:28 PM UTC-7, williebondo wrote:

 There were more gold panners than birds along Clear Creek today out west 
 of I-70 in Wheat Ridge.  Did find this white-breasted mallard drake.  
 Seemed to have a mate, but the other drakes were picking on him.  A few 
 other green winged teal and gadwalls in the creek.  A few golden-eye, 
 buffle-heads and hooded mergansers in the adjacent gravel pit lakes.  
 Another birder said he'd seen a golden eagle fly over, but I missed it.  
 The resident kingfisher was rattling around.  You can see the 
 white-breasted mallard at http://birdsbybill.blogspot.com/

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 Arvada, CO. 


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[cobirds] Re: white-breasted mallard drake

2012-12-06 Thread Art Hudak

On Thursday, December 6, 2012 2:31:48 AM UTC-7, Art Hudak wrote:

 William,  A bibbed Mallard,  Duclair in my opinion, wild x domestic.  I 
 had a Golden Eagle flyover on 2/10/12.  Art Hudak, Denver County
 On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 9:44:28 PM UTC-7, williebondo wrote:

 There were more gold panners than birds along Clear Creek today out west 
 of I-70 in Wheat Ridge.  Did find this white-breasted mallard drake.  
 Seemed to have a mate, but the other drakes were picking on him.  A few 
 other green winged teal and gadwalls in the creek.  A few golden-eye, 
 buffle-heads and hooded mergansers in the adjacent gravel pit lakes.  
 Another birder said he'd seen a golden eagle fly over, but I missed it.  
 The resident kingfisher was rattling around.  You can see the 
 white-breasted mallard at http://birdsbybill.blogspot.com/

 William Bond
 Arvada, CO. 



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[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow-Centennial Park-Arapahoe County

2012-10-10 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
 
This afternoon after 3:30 I had a *Golden-crowned Sparrow* in the company 
of 8 White-crowned on the south end of the oxbow lake at Centennial Park.  
The oxbow lake is off the north side of the big lake north of the covered 
picnic area.  Bird was at 39.634254 x -105.019886.  Centennial Park is at 
4630 S. Decatur St., Englewood, 80110.  Off W. Union Ave. between S. 
Federal Blvd and S. Santa Fe Drive.   
 
Art Hudak
Denver County  
 
 

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[cobirds] Re: Palm Warbler - Belmar Park - Jeffco

2012-10-03 Thread Art Hudak
On the afternoon shift at Belmar I had (2) Palm Warblers on the east side 
of the small lake, and fewer than 20 Yellow-rumped, nothing else of note.
Art Hudak
Denver County
On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:20:57 PM UTC-6, Hawkhen or Mike Henwood 
wrote:

 Hi All, 

 Not near as birdy this morning as yesterday in Belmar Historic Park in   
 Lakewood.  Micheal Kiessig, Rob Raker, and I started out finding our   
 first small mixed flock of birds along the Horse Trail near the   
 footbridge.  The flock consisted of Yellow-rumped Warblers (both   
 Audubon's and Myrtle's), an Orange Crowned Warbler and some adult and   
 juvenile White-crowned Sparrows.  Later on we saw one Palm Warbler in   
 a mixed flock of birds in the pines on the west side of the small   
 lake.  Later in the morning when it seemed like there were more   
 birders than birds, everyone had good looks at the Palm Warbler on the   
 east side of the small lake.   There were not near as many Yellow- 
 rumped Warblers as yesterday, and we did not see either the Blackpoll   
 or Black-throated Blue Warblers today. 

 Mike Henwood 
 Morrison 
 Jefferson County 


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[cobirds] Palm Warbler-Belmar park-Jefferson County

2012-09-29 Thread Art Hudak
Go outside and bird!  Birding is exceptional currently.  I arrived at 
Belmar Park at 3:00  this afternoon.  In 3 hours of time I had several 
oddies.  A *Palm Warbler* (PAWA) presented on the northwest side of the 
park working between some Pinyon's and wild plums.  Always look low 6' or 
less from the ground.  On the west side of the wetland pond to the north of 
Kountze Lake along the horse trail I had a *Pine Warbler *(PIWA).  49 YRWA, 
3 OCWA, and 1 WIWA were also present, this flock keeps on giving and 
giving.  As an added bonus a Brown Creeper (BRCR).  The horse trail to the 
north of Kountze and the west of the wetland pond is excellent, 
specifically where the large Willow trunk has fallen into the Spruce.  25 
species at Belmar, 14 species in the backyard.
 
Art Hudak
Denver County 

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[cobirds] Palm Warbler-Belmar Park-Jefferson County

2012-09-24 Thread Art Hudak
I arrived at Belmar Park around 4:00 PM this afternoon in search of the 
Palms and Blackpolls.  I ran into Ira Sanders, he told me he had just seen 
an* Ash-throated Flycatcher *(very late) working the east side of Kountze, 
after a short discussion Karleen Schofield arrived and soon thereafter Ira 
called me over to see the Flycatcher.  The bird was very cooperative 
staying in one place for over ten minutes, exceptional views.  Norm Lewis 
showed up and was able to also get good views of the bird.  We then 
traveled around the lake and found a single *Palm Warbler* on the south 
side.  No luck on the Blackpoll.  Nothing else of note.  There are still 
many YRWA present.  Thanks Ira for the Ash-throated, and thanks to Mark 
Chavez for your report on the Palm and Blackpoll.
 
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Re: Belmar Historic Park Warblers Lakewood/Jeffco

2012-09-23 Thread Art Hudak
More information than anyone really wants to know.  Familial obligations 
disallowed me from tending to the warbler flock at Belmar this weekend and 
I have to say I pulled out a hankie and wiped my eyes when I read Mr. 
Chavez's post with regard to the oddies (my word not in the Oxford) he 
discovered.  A complete breakdown follows:  On 9/1 Mr. J S (eBird shared 
records) reported 2 YEWA and 1 WIWA.  On 9/3 I had 2 YEWA and 1 WIWA.  On 
9/13 I had 4 YERU, 2 TOWA and 9 WIWA.  On 9/20 I had 2 OCWA, 47 YRWA, 2 
TOWA and 4 WIWA.  On 9/21 I had 1 OCWA, 53 YRWA, 1 TOWA , 1 AMRE (oddie), 1 
MAWA (oddie), and 3 WIWA.  On 9/22 PJ R (eBird shared records) had 26 YRWA. 
On 9/23 PJ R (eBird shared records ) had 6 YRWA.  On 9/23 D F (eBird shared 
records) had 6 YRWA.  On 9/23 M C  had 5 OCWA, X YRWA, 1 PAWA (very oddie), 
2 BPWA (very oddie), and 4 WIWA.  Does this mean anything?  I think so.  
 
Art Hudak
Denver County
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 4:09:38 PM UTC-6, Mark wrote:

 Today, I went to Belmar to see if the warbler flock reported was still 
 around. On the west side of Koonze Lake, I found a PALM WARBLER. He was 
 hanging with a few Yellow-rumps, one Orange-crowned Warbler, and a Wilson 
 Warbler. This area can be found after crossing the small foot bridge 
 (walking east) and taking the small trail to the south that dead-ends. At 
 the end of this little finger is a bunch of small shrubs, and you will see 
 a Tree Swallow nest box. On the east side of Koonze Lake, I came across two 
 BLACKPOLL WARBLERS. In the gallery below, you will notice that the birds 
 in photos one and three are different birds. I had them both in one 
 binocular view at one point. They were feeding low at lake's edge north of 
 the cement path that leads to the gazebo. They were in company of 
 Yellow-rumped Warblers. I saw several flocks of Yellow-rumped Warblers, 5 
 Orange-crowned Warblers, 4 Wilson's Warblers, but no Townsend's Warblers. 
 Photos of both birds can be seen in the gallery below:

 http://jaeger29.smugmug
 .com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2012/20954977_HSMsV3#!i=2105260671k=JCS9bVBhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2012/20954977_HSMsV3#!i=2105260671k=JCS9bVBhttp://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class=




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 Lakewood-Green Mtn
 http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/


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[cobirds] Warbler flock-Belmar Park-Jefferson County

2012-09-21 Thread Art Hudak
This afternoon after 4:00 PM I ventured over to Belmar Park to check on 
possible migrants.  I was not surprised at all to find a large flock of 
Warblers.  Orange-crowned, Townsend's and Wilson's were all present.  In 
addition there were many* *Yellow-rumped, 75-100 minimum, mostly Audubon's 
with a few Myrtle thrown in.  I searched diligently but nothing unusual was 
found.  A worthy afternoon!
 
Good Warblering (Birding)
 
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Re: Warbler flock-Belmar Park-Jefferson County

2012-09-21 Thread Art Hudak
First and foremost this is not birding where you arrive and the birds have 
tea and crumpets layed out awaiting your visit, effort is required.   In 
three hours on 9/20 I had 2 Orange-crowned (OCWA), 47 Yellow-rumped (YRWA) 
many more present, 2 Towsend's (TOWA) and 4 Wilson's (WIWA). In three hours 
on 9/21 I had 1 OCWA, 1 MacGillivray's (MGWA), 1 American redstart (AMRE), 
53 YRWA many more present, 1 TOWA and 3 WIWA.  I must admit there are so 
many YRWA that sorting through them is very time consuming.  Excellent 
birding.  There was also a Lesser Scaup present both days that eBird has 
tagged as rare (too early for JeffCo)?
Happy Birding,
Art Hudak
On Friday, September 21, 2012 12:20:20 AM UTC-6, Art Hudak wrote:

 This afternoon after 4:00 PM I ventured over to Belmar Park to check on 
 possible migrants.  I was not surprised at all to find a large flock of 
 Warblers.  Orange-crowned, Townsend's and Wilson's were all present.  In 
 addition there were many* *Yellow-rumped, 75-100 minimum, mostly 
 Audubon's with a few Myrtle thrown in.  I searched diligently but nothing 
 unusual was found.  A worthy afternoon!
  
 Good Warblering (Birding)
  
 Art Hudak
 Denver County


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[cobirds] Re: Warbler flock-Belmar Park-Jefferson County

2012-09-21 Thread Art Hudak

On Friday, September 21, 2012 10:52:19 PM UTC-6, Art Hudak wrote:

 First and foremost this is not birding where you arrive and the birds have 
 tea and crumpets laid out awaiting your visit, effort is required.   In 
 three hours on 9/20 I had 2 Orange-crowned (OCWA), 47 Yellow-rumped (YRWA) 
 many more present, 2 Towsend's (TOWA) and 4 Wilson's (WIWA). In three hours 
 on 9/21 I had 1 OCWA, 1 MacGillivray's (MGWA), 1 American redstart (AMRE), 
 53 YRWA many more present, 1 TOWA and 3 WIWA.  I must admit there are so 
 many YRWA that sorting through them is very time consuming.  Excellent 
 birding.  There was also a Lesser Scaup present both days that eBird has 
 tagged as rare (too early for JeffCo)?
 Happy Birding,
 Art Hudak
 On Friday, September 21, 2012 12:20:20 AM UTC-6, Art Hudak wrote:

 This afternoon after 4:00 PM I ventured over to Belmar Park to check on 
 possible migrants.  I was not surprised at all to find a large flock of 
 Warblers.  Orange-crowned, Townsend's and Wilson's were all present.  In 
 addition there were many* *Yellow-rumped, 75-100 minimum, mostly 
 Audubon's with a few Myrtle thrown in.  I searched diligently but nothing 
 unusual was found.  A worthy afternoon!
  
 Good Warblering (Birding)
  
 Art Hudak
 Denver County



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[cobirds] Re: RUDDY TURNSTONE continues on Logan County side of Prewitt Reservoir

2012-09-11 Thread Art Hudak
What a shame, I was planning on scubaing at Prewitt tomorrow. AH Denver 
County
On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 7:49:48 PM UTC-6, Joe Roller wrote:

 Two RUDDY TURNSTONES continue on the same narrow strip of rocky beach 
 where Steve Mlodinow
 found them a few days ago. Drive to the easternmost of the three official 
 parking areas at Prewitt Reservoir, and
 walk up the steep staircase that leads to the dam top. The birds are 
 practically at your feet there and do 
 not require a Lawrence of Arabia type trek, as has been needed at Jackson, 
 etc. They were accompanied by a few Sanderlings. 
 Please note that Prewitt is now closed to scuba diving.

 Joe Roller, Denver


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[cobirds] Little Blue Heron-Lowell Ponds SWA-Adams

2012-08-27 Thread Art Hudak
I located the Little Blue Heron today 8/27, at 3:11 pm.  The bird was in 
the pond west of the parking lot.  
 
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Denver County

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[cobirds] Re: Little Blue Heron-Lowell Ponds SWA-Adams

2012-08-27 Thread Art Hudak

On Monday, August 27, 2012 10:43:39 PM UTC-6, Art Hudak wrote:

 I located the Little Blue Heron today 8/27, at 3:11 pm.  The bird was in 
 the pond west of the parking lot.  
  
 Art Hudak
 Denver County


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[cobirds] A request for Junco photos from Red Rocks-Jefferson

2012-02-26 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,

On my last three visits to Red Rocks to study the Rosy-Finch in the
interim between flock appearances I have had extensive opportunity to
study the Juncos.

On my Last visit 2/24/12 In addition to the standard options there
were 3 White-winged, 2 Cassiar's and several different hybrids.  I
studied the White-winged x Pink-sided  that we are aware of, and
what I believe to be a Pink-sided x Gray-headed (?)  along with 1
bird with a bicolored bill (?) and a few other messy birds (?)

If anyone has photos of the Cassiar's or these other hybrids I would
appreciate a link or you can email them to me.  I would like to study
them prior to my next trip to Red Rocks.  The photos will be viewed
solely by me.  Thank you in advance.

Thank You Your Time Is Appreciated
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Golden-crowned Sparrow. Red Rocks,Jefferson County

2012-02-24 Thread Art Hudak
Hello,
I was at Red Rocks this morning from 7:30-9:30 AM.  The Golden-crowned
made three visits during this time, and 52 Rosy-Finch presented twice,
early on I also spotted a Henwood.   An extra special treat was A
Great Horned Owl that flew through on the West side of the trading
post and down into the ravine where it began to call.

Rosy-Finch Breakdown:
Gray-Crowned   42
Hepburn's 5
Brown-capped2
Black3

Happy Birding,
Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] In search of the Greater Roadrunner, Jefferson County

2012-02-17 Thread Art Hudak
Hello Birders,

Yesterday 2/16/12 I spent two hours diligently searching for the
Roadrunner.  I scanned the ridge from Alameda, from above on the
Dakota Ridge trail, and the slope between CR93 and Alameda.  Not a
cloud in the sky, sunny and warm, 48 degrees according to the car
thermometer.  I had no success.

Happy Birding,

Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County

2012-02-15 Thread Art Hudak
Today at Centennial Park:

1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull
2 ad Herring Gull
1 3cy Herring Gull
1 2cy Herring Gull
319 Ring-billed

Happy Birding,

Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull,Centennial Park, Arapahoe County

2012-02-09 Thread Art Hudak
Hello Birders,

I observed the Lesser Black-backed Gull (adult) today about 75' from
shore on the edge of the ice shelf.  Since my last post about this
Gull on 1/5/12 I have observed the Gull on 11 separate occasions at
this location.  In addition there was an adult Herring Gull and 3rd
cycle Herring Gull also present in a group of 87 Ring-billed.  Views
are exceptional as the Gulls are only 75'-100' from shore on the edge
of the ice shelf.

Happy Birding,

Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] No Rosy-Finch at Red Rocks

2012-02-03 Thread Art Hudak
I was at Red Rocks this morning from 7:00AM to 10:30AM and there were
no Rosy-Finch, good conditions but no luck.

Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Greater Roadrunner, Jefferson County

2012-01-28 Thread Art Hudak
The Roadrunner was observed by myself, Mark Amershak, Edward Donnan
and three other birders from 12:30-1:30 actively feeding in the area
between CR93 and Alameda, not on the ridge as usual , on the grassy
slope down the hill from Alameda.  When first seen the bird was
sunning on a light colored rock for 10 minutes give or take and then
became very active zig zagging up and down the slope pecking at grass
clumps and around Yucca plants.  One gentleman that ventured down to
get better photos said the bird appeared to be eating earth worms and
small grasshoppers.  At one point near a tuft of grass the bird
plucked something from mid air, possibly a grasshopper.

Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Re: Rosy Finches at Red Rocks now, Henwood reports

2012-01-17 Thread Art Hudak
Rosy-Finch breakdown:

23 Gray-crowned
3 Hepburn's
2 Brown-capped
2 Black-capped

Art Hudak
Denver

On Jan 17, 7:49 am, Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com wrote:
 Mike Henwood just called me to report thirty Rosy Finches at dawn at the
 Red Rocks Trading
 Post (Jefferson County) with all four flavors represented,
 including at least one Black. The Golden-crowned Sparrow continues.

 Thanks, Mike, for your diligence in taking birdseed there almost daily and
 for
 keeping track of the comings and goings.

 Joe Roller, Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Rosy Finches at Red Rocks now, Henwood reports

2012-01-17 Thread Art Hudak
Sorry, my brain is still frozen after 2 hours on the deck. Not Black-
capped just Black-Rosy Finch.

Art Hudak
Denver

On Jan 17, 9:57 am, Art Hudak donotbeconfu...@comcast.net wrote:
 Rosy-Finch breakdown:

 23 Gray-crowned
 3 Hepburn's
 2 Brown-capped
 2 Black-capped

 Art Hudak
 Denver

 On Jan 17, 7:49 am, Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com wrote:



  Mike Henwood just called me to report thirty Rosy Finches at dawn at the
  Red Rocks Trading
  Post (Jefferson County) with all four flavors represented,
  including at least one Black. The Golden-crowned Sparrow continues.

  Thanks, Mike, for your diligence in taking birdseed there almost daily and
  for
  keeping track of the comings and goings.

  Joe Roller, Denver- Hide quoted text -

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[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck,City Park,Duck Lake,Denver

2012-01-05 Thread Art Hudak
I observed the Female Long-tailed Duck Winter Plumage at City Park on
1/5.

Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County

2012-01-05 Thread Art Hudak
I observed the Lesser Black-backed Gull again today.  After a review
of photographs taken by Kayleen Niyo on 12/14, I am confident that
this is the same bird.  During observation today the bird took flight
in direction of the transfer station (dump) across Union ave.  I
speculate the bird is very content at this location, an endless supply
of garbage adjacent to a decent size body of water, a Gulls paradise.

Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County

2012-01-04 Thread Art Hudak
Studied for 20 minutes on 1/2/12 approximately 100 feet from shore on
ice shelf, observed again on 1/3/12.

Art Hudak
Denver County

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[cobirds] Snowy Owl at Aurora Resevoir.

2011-12-30 Thread Art Hudak
Leave the bird alone! Birders/photographers spooking the bird?  The
bird observed at 1/4 mile?

Art Hudak
Denver, CO.

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[cobirds] Pine Warbler-Arapahoe CO

2011-12-13 Thread Art Hudak
The Spectacular male Pine Warbler presented 5 times in an hour and 15
minutes of observation.  I observed 19 species total with a White-
breasted Nuthatch in addition to the aforementioned species that were
present yesterday.  Thank you so much Becky for allowing us all into
your home to observe your birders paradise.

Art Hudak
Denver, CO

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[cobirds] Tundra Swan, Denver County 12/06

2011-12-07 Thread Art Hudak
At West Florida Avenue and South Platte River Drive  A short distance
(100 yards) upstream from the water shack on the West side within a
large group (350+) of Canadians I observed a single  immature Tundra
Swan. I spotted the Swan from my vehicle when turning South on Platte
River Drive. I pulled off in a dangerous location, grabbed the binocs,
ran across the road and observed for about 5 Minutes. I had to move
the vehicle,  I pulled off a short distance ahead, jogged back and to
my dismay, disbelief, disappointment I could not relocate the Swan,
maybe 6 minutes had passed. On a different subject at Belmar Park,
Jefferson County  November 30th I observed an American Bittern in the
small pond to the North.  I observed the bird for about an hour and
had five other observers join for the second hour,  I did not have a
camera but the others took many photos.

Snow Goose and hybrids are everywhere!
Art Hudak

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