[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler Pueblo 7/31
Since I was over by Parkview Hospital in Pueblo (Pueblo County) this morning, I decided to quickly go look for the Yellow-throated Warbler that has been around, since April. I saw one and heard it chipping as well. It was on the West side of Court Street at 16th street in the only tree there. Brandon K. PercivalPueblo West, CO Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- 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/1664178474.1381599.1533048937852%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Re: Another imminent Colorado birding milestone
Of course, the official Colorado State List is still at 499, until the CBRC actually votes on a record. The observer would have to submit a record to the CBRC, and then the 7 members have to vote on it, when it is circulated by the chairmen of the CBRC. Maybe the AOU will split something, that helps the Colorado State List, at the same time, they are lumping Redpolls (if they decide to do that). Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: Daniel Maynard To: npiep...@gmail.com Cc: Colorado Birds Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: Another imminent Colorado birding milestone ...in which case we could have not one but two 500th species! While searching for 500a (Brown Booby), keep looking for 500b ;) Cheers,Dan Maynard Denver, CO On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 1:09 PM, Nathan Pieplow wrote: Be prepared for the Colorado state list to go DOWN by one species at the start of August, if the AOU accepts the proposal to lump Common and Hoary Redpolls into a single species. Nathan Pieplow Boulder On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 10:52 AM, David Dowell wrote: Congrats to Brandon Percival for mentioning Brown Booby in his candidate list for #500, in the recent "50th Anniversary" issue of Colorado Birds! David DowellLongmont, CO On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 7:02:23 AM UTC-6, Ted Floyd wrote: Hey, everybody. As many of us are aware, Colorado's bird list remains officially at 499. Looks like the Boulder Brown Booby may push the list to 500. What can I say?--we all knew #500 would come from Boulder County... :-) -- 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/981324191.1030267.1467228827094.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo birds 6/1/2016 (Red-eyed Vireo/American Redstart) etc.
Hi all, Van Truan said "there were two singing Red-eyed Vireos around the Mineral Palace Park area, of downtown Pueblo, this morning, plus another singing warbler, that he hadn't seen". I went to Mineral Palace Park around 8:10am. I was able to find one of the signing Red-eyed Vireos in the park, and I called Van, to let him know I saw the Red-eyed Vireo, and he said "he thought the mystery warbler was an American Redstart". He was correct, as while talking to him on the phone, the American Redstart started singing in the park. Also, a Western Tanager was present. Van had a singing male Kentucky Warbler in his yard, nearby Mineral Palace Park on Thursday and Saturday, I went there on Friday, and couldn't find it or anything else of note. He was able to get a great recording from his camera on Saturday, to confirm what it was, since all he saw of it, was some yellow color. I then decided to try Roselawn Cemetery in Blende, just east of Pueblo. There were a number birds in there. A singing Swainson's Thrush, several Western Tanagers, some Chipping Sparrows, singing Warbling Vireo, singing Yellow Warbler, and House Wrens. I couldn't find anything rare. I then went out to Huerfano Reservoir, and scoped from Fields Road. There was a flooded field, with 8 White-faced Ibis. On the lake, there were number of ducks, grebes, pelicans, and about 10 Black Terns. Perhaps the best birds, were five Red-necked Phalarope swimming around the lake. There weren't any other shorebirds, besides Killdeer, that could find. They had a lot of rain in this area last night, so the lake didn't have much shorebird habitat, except for the flooded fields. Today is the first day of the Summer Reporting Period, happy Summer everyone! Brandon K. PercivalPueblo West, 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/192506217.2480087.1464803937707.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso/Pueblo Cos. 5/30
This morning (30 May), I went to Chico Basin Ranch (fee area), hoping that the Chestnut-sided Warbler reported on e-bird the last couple of days, would still be around. Here are my highlights:El Paso County side:Veery - 1 (photographed)Eastern Bluebird - 1 maleRed-headed Woodpecker - 2 (probably breeding here)Ladder-backed Woodpecker - 2 (breeds here)Willow Flycatchers (migrants)Ash-throated Flycatcher - 2 (breeds here)Warbling Vireo - 1 singingSwainson's Thrushes - less than 5 (migrants)MacGillivray's Warbler - 1 male, 1 female (migrants)Yellow-breasted Chat - 1Cassin's Sparrow - 1 singing in the cholla cactusLincoln's Sparrow - 2 (migrants)Western Tanager - 1 (migrant)Orchard Oriole - pair (breeds here) Pueblo County side:Willow Flycatchers (migrants)Ash-throated Flycatcher (breeds here)Yellow Warbler - 1 singingYellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler - 1 (migrant)Lincoln's Sparrow - 2 (migrants) Orchard Oriole - pair (breeds here) A few migrants still coming through, mostly mountain breeders. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/170039305.1327332.1464632102038.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Colorado Big Day -- 232
Congrats to Chris Wood and his team for breaking the Colorado Big Day record by a lot! Also, thanks to his group for finding birds in Pueblo County on 14 May, which helped Pueblo County reach 218 species of birds on that day, a record total number of species for the Annual Pueblo County Spring Count. A big thanks to all the other birders that we able to help out with this years count, we had a lot of helpers from out of town, as well, as all the locals. It will be hard to reach that total again in a single day. The Pueblo County Fall Count is scheduled for 17 September 2016, I believe. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/888697714.1442750.1464098596216.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler -- Pueblo County 5/20
A singing male Yellow-throated Warbler was at Rose Pond, at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area), today. Many photos were taken by several people. Maybe it will stay for the Pikes Peak Birding Festival trips tomorrow and Sunday. A male Eastern Bluebird was also seen at Rose Pond and a Red-necked Phalarope was seen at Headquarters Pond today. All these locations are in Pueblo County. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1757383286.77209.1463790602082.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Prowers Golden-winged
Also, Cape May Warbler is still on the CBRC Review list. Lucy's Warbler is as well, if you see one away from Yellowjacket Canyon in Montezuma County, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: 'Brandon K. Percival' via Colorado Birds To: "coloradodip...@aol.com" ; "cobirds@googlegroups.com" Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [cobirds] Prowers Golden-winged Then it was removed again, after there were many documented in 2013 and 2014. Golden-winged Warbler IS NOT currently on the CBRC Review List. The only warblers on the State Review List are Prairie, Mourning, Hermit, Canada, Cerulean, Swainson's, Connecticut, Louisiana Waterthrush, Red-faced, Painted Redstart, and Tropical Parula. The people who saw the HERMIT WARBLER on 15 May 2016 at Crow Valley Campground, should be documenting that bird for the CBRC! Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: coloradodipper via Colorado Birds To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 6:06 PM Subject: [cobirds] Prowers Golden-winged Hi all: Golden-winged Warbler was removed from the state's review list in 2002 due to climbing occurrence rate (and partly to ease of ID). However, it was returned to the review list not too many years later when the bottom dropped out on occurrences. Since about four bazillion people saw the recent Golden-winged at the Stulp residence, the CBRC would greatly appreciate at least one or two bazillion of those observers to document the occurrence to the CBRC. The process is easy and mostly painless (http://coloradobirdrecords.org/Reporting/). Thanks, Tony Leukering your friendly neighborhood eBird reviewer currently in Cut Bank, MT -- -- -- 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/180853794.93643.1463789906646.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Prowers Golden-winged
Then it was removed again, after there were many documented in 2013 and 2014. Golden-winged Warbler IS NOT currently on the CBRC Review List. The only warblers on the State Review List are Prairie, Mourning, Hermit, Canada, Cerulean, Swainson's, Connecticut, Louisiana Waterthrush, Red-faced, Painted Redstart, and Tropical Parula. The people who saw the HERMIT WARBLER on 15 May 2016 at Crow Valley Campground, should be documenting that bird for the CBRC! Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: coloradodipper via Colorado Birds To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 6:06 PM Subject: [cobirds] Prowers Golden-winged Hi all: Golden-winged Warbler was removed from the state's review list in 2002 due to climbing occurrence rate (and partly to ease of ID). However, it was returned to the review list not too many years later when the bottom dropped out on occurrences. Since about four bazillion people saw the recent Golden-winged at the Stulp residence, the CBRC would greatly appreciate at least one or two bazillion of those observers to document the occurrence to the CBRC. The process is easy and mostly painless (http://coloradobirdrecords.org/Reporting/). Thanks, Tony Leukering your friendly neighborhood eBird reviewer currently in Cut Bank, MT -- -- 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/1345425566.59643.1463789676826.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler -- Pueblo West 5/15
At little bit ago, I was working on yesterday's results for the Pueblo County Spring Count on my computer, when I heard a warbler chip in the front yard. Since I had the window open I heard it, and I was surprised to see a male Black-throated Gray Warbler, a new yard bird for me here in Pueblo West. Van and I didn't see one of these yesterday in Pueblo County on our Bird Day either, though I know one was found. It appears Pueblo County broke a record for a single day count for the Spring Count. Over 200 species were found my participants of the Pueblo County Spring Count. Good job to all the people who were able to help. I haven't seen all the lists yet, so I don't know the exact species total. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/581383230.2258869.1463337124114.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo County Big Day on 5/14
Van Truan and I did an all Pueblo County Big Day yesterday. We ended with 160 species. We are hoping the final total for all the official counters around Pueblo County yesterday, will end up to around 200 species for the entire County. Results are coming in and we'll let you know. Thanks to all the official counters who helped. Our highlights were as follows:Canvasback - 1 female at Lake Minnequa in PuebloHooded Merganser - 1 male at Lake Minnequa in PuebloBlack Rail - 4 in marshes on 40th LaneBlack-necked Stilt - 1 in the pool below Pueblo Reservoir damSnowy Plover - 1 at Huerfano ReservoirBonaparte's Gull - 1 at Pueblo Reservoir and 4 at Lake MinnequaLesser Black-backed Gull (?) - 1 4th year at Pueblo Reservoir at South Shore Marina tires.Black Tern - 1 at Huerfano ReservoirAcorn Woodpecker - 1 Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah -- hopefully the offical counter for this location (Rich Miller) saw two of themBlack Phoebe - 1 west of Valco Ponds parking lotEastern Phoebe - 1 singing at Graneros Gorge, 1 singing on Siloam RoadAmerican Dipper - 1 singing in BeulahOvenbird -1 singing above Beulah at stakeout locationNorthern Waterthrush - 1 near Fish Hatchery Ponds, below Pueblo Reservoir damGrace's Warbler - 1 singing male at Pueblo Mountain Park upper section, not near Horseshoe LodgeRose-breasted Grosbeak - 1 singing male at Pueblo City Park With all the easy species we missed, including all small owls and nightjars, maybe the species total for the county yesterday will reach 200. We had a lot of people helping this year, so we'll see. Thanks to Dave Silverman for organizing the Pueblo County Spring and Fall Counts for many years. It was fun to spend 20+ hours birding with uncle Van, which doesn't happen too often. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/12278637.2344116.1463328503835.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Two Northern Parulas at Hasty Campground, Bent Co. 4/23
Stephany McNew and I saw two Northern Parulas at Hasty Campground, Bent County, today, near campsite 81, they were feeding in the same tree with an Orange-crowned Warbler. The Brown Pelican continues just east and below John Martin Reservoir. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/2040582253.816045.1461451347314.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lake Holbrook, Otero Co. 4/19 am birding (Hudsonian Godwit, Dunlin, etc.)
Stephany McNew and I got to Lake Holbrook, east of Rocky Ford, Otero County, around 7:25am (on 19 April 2016). We started in the NW corner of the lake, and couldn't find the Hudsonian Godwit. We found plenty of other shorebirds and other birds. Then we went to North East corner, and saw 15 Marbled Godwits, without any small godwit with them. We checked the pond just east of Holbrook, and then went back to the NE Corner, looking at the Marbled Godwits again, thinking the Hudsonian isn't here. We went back to the NW corner, where Dan Stringer and other birder were looking at the Hudsonian Godwit! Not sure where it was when we were there the first time, it was right in front on the return visit. Dan described a shorebird with a black belly, so we thought it must be a Dunlin. Stephany was able to pick it out of the peep flock (Western, Semipalmated, and Least Sandpipers all there), plus Semipalmated and Snowy Plovers. A Peregrine Falcon and a Merlin were at Lake Holbrook this morning too. On the Reservoir, a breeding plumaged Common Loon, a female Hooded Merganser were present. A very productive morning, hope the other birders who went looking for these birds, were able to see them. Our full e-bird list is here from just Lake Holbrook:http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29064368 A huge thanks to Stan Oswald for finding the Godwit yesterday, happy it stayed around, and had plenty of nice shorebird friends this morning. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/512560915.2906948.1461097582962.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Belmar Park, Jeff Co. Vermilion Flycatcher 4/18
Aaron Shipe just sent me a photo from his camera of a first spring female Vermilion Flycatcher from Belmar Park, Jefferson County from today. He'll have to give you exact directions later on, though maybe it is near where one or two were seen the other day. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1116924838.2275913.1461021579707.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Caspian Tern -- Pueblo (different location) 4/18
I went to Pueblo City Park early this morning, before the rain/snow started, and saw a good number of Yellow-rumped Warblers in the pine trees, I wasn't able to pick out anything else. I walked to the River, and I saw a white bird flying around, and it turned out to be Caspian Tern, flying over the Arkansas River, below Pueblo City Park. I guess this was the same bird, that I saw along the River, west of here yesterday (at the Osprey Picnic Area). Today, the bird seemed to be moving east along the River, though who knows. I walked toward Olive Marsh, found more Yellow-rumpeds, plus a Lincoln's Sparrow, and two Song Sparrows, and then the snow/rain began, so headed back to City Park and to my car. On the way home, the swallow convention was on at Cottonwood/Snakeskin Picnic Areas, along the River. Also, there was a breeding plumaged Common Loon in the NE corner of the Reservoir, and two Lesser Yellowlegs at North Picnic Road. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1439477187.2098615.1460992267381.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Caspian Tern -- Pueblo 4/17
I was at the Osprey Picnic Area, below Pueblo Reservoir dam this morning (Pueblo County), when I saw a Caspian Tern fly by. Also, all six normal species of swallows were present along the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam as well. I didn't see any low flying small swifts this morning, though it a good idea be watching for Vaux's Swifts in the next couple of weeks. Last year's one was on 28 April. It got pretty windy, so I decided to come home, though I may get out again later. I saw over 50 species of birds while roaming around this morning in cool air. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1422563994.1642018.1460907500037.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hooded Warbler and Gray Flycatcher Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso 4/15
Stephany McNew and I decided to go to Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso/Pueblo Counties, hoping for a few migrants and other birds. We found a few birds before the howling North wind came. El Paso County side (banding station):Hooded Warbler - 1 male (photographed)Gray Flycatcher - 1 (photographed)Hermit Thrush - 1Yellow-rumped Warbler - 1Rock Wren - 1Northern Mockingbird - 1Several of the released not-countable Ring-necked Pheasants Pueblo County side (HeadQuarters):Long-billed Curlew - 4 flew over pond, which was excellent, since we didn't see any yesterday in SE Colorado.Chipping Sparrow - 1Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 2Dark-eyed Junco - 2 (1 Gray-headed at Rose Pond)Spotted Towhee - 1 Good birding, Brandon K. PercivalPueblo West, 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/1280434258.1066571.1460744974281.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Eastern Pueblo and Otero Co. birding 4/14
Stephany McNew and I went looking for some birds in eastern Pueblo County and in Otero County this morning. Near Boone, Pueblo County, we saw a Mountain Plover and Vesper Sparrow. At Lake Holbrook, Otero County, we saw the adult Little Blue Heron, plus shorebirds: Snowy Plovers, Semipalmated Plover, Killdeer, American Avocet, Black-necked Stilt, Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs, Baird's and Least Sandpipers, Long-billed Dowitcher, and Wilson's Phalarope. Also on the Reservoir, a Forster's Tern, Bonaparte's Gulls, Clark's and Western Grebes. We saw a Northern Rough-winged Swallow that caused an e-bird flag. Also, several Burrowing Owls nearby. Lake Cheraw, Otero County was very high with water still. Some ducks, nothing really noteworthy. We drove north of Cheraw, Otero County, and saw several Wilson's Snipe, and a Chipping Sparrow. It was a fun morning of birding on the plains. Brandon K. PercivalPueblo West, 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/275116818.572748.1460663837406.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Prothonotary Warbler Fort Collins
This is likely the earliest spring migrant Prothonotary Warbler ever in Colorado! I don't know of any until mid-April or later on. Great find! Eastern Warbler season has begun!! Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: Jeff Birek To: "cobirds@googlegroups.com" Sent: Saturday, April 9, 2016 12:48 PM Subject: [cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler Fort Collins I just got a look at a Prothonotary Warbler in Lee Martinez Park. Just north of the Poudre river trail. Northwest of the Museum of Discovery. Just west of the trail bridge that is just west of the junction with another trail running on the west side of the museum. The bird is on the first pond west of this bridge. Incidentally I saw it on the west side of the pond. Good luck!Jeff Birek & Jennifer BlakesleyBird Conservancy of the RockiesFort Collins, CO -- Jeff Birek -- -- 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/1027654080.632792.1460232313646.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Brown Pelican update from Lake Beckwith, Pueblo Co. 4/7
The following is from Jessi Oberbeck. I got there about 6:20pm and it was there. About 6:45 some boys showed up with a mechanical airplane and it spooked the Pelican. I've driven around the entire Lake for the last 15 minutes and can't find it. No clue where it went I lost it in the sun. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/434265632.1450609.1460078196713.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Brown Pelican, Pueblo County still present 5:30pm
Van Truan and family, as well as Polly and Paul Neldner are looking at the Lake Beckwith, Colorado City, Pueblo County, BROWN PELICAN at 5:30pm. CONGRATS to VAN TRUAN for reaching 400 species of birds in Pueblo County, with this bird!! Big thanks to Dave Silverman for finding it. At least 15 birders have been able to see it today so far. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1332691146.3870132.1459899666856.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Juncos on Colorado Christmas Bird Counts
Since there were a discussion about Juncos on cobirds recently, I thought I'd give you the Christmas Bird Count data for this past winter (Dec 14-Jan 5). Here are the totals for Colorado Christmas Bird Counts this past winter for Juncos sub-species for 45 counts around Colorado. Dark-eyed Junco (form species unknown) - 11,813Slate-colored form - 1,446cismontanus (aka Cassiar form) - 47Oregon form - 2,647Pink-sided form - 2,151White-winged form - 28Gray-headed form (which is the one that breeds in Colorado) - Pink-sided x Gray-headed - 2Total number of juncos - 19,245 Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, 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/1205124774.9449930.1456411346421.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo Co.) morning bird 2/6
At least 5 Bald Eagles were around Pueblo Reservoir this morning, during the Annual Eagle Days. A few other interesting things that I saw, were a Greater White-fronted Goose off North Picnic Road early this morning with some Canada Geese. Over at the South Shore Marina this morning, I saw a first year Lesser Black-backed Gull and a juvenile Thayer's Gull. At the North Shore Marina, there was a Merlin and Loggerhead Shrike. At West Fishing Road, the adult Great Black-backed Gull flew by and the Curve-billed Thrasher was running around the parking lot. Along the road to the North Shore Marina, there was a Ferruginous Hawk. There was a Northern Shrike along the road below the dam. Not too much else on the lake, Red-breasted Mergansers, Northern Pintails, Horned and Western Grebes, Redheads, Lesser and Greater Scaup. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1349659116.342432.1454791126394.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado CBC Results
Colorado Christmas Bird Count Results as of 1/27/2016: We are at exactly 200 species of birds found on Colorado CBCs, during Count Day (plus a few other Count Week only birds) and over 419,000 birds were counted. Still 14 Colorado Counts need to be entered into the CBC Data base. Hopefully the compilers will get those results in soon. Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, 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/913959287.1285361.1453942658185.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Greater Roadrunner -- Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 1/22
Dan Stringer found a Greater Roadrunner at Sailboard launching area at Pueblo Reservoir, just before 2pm this afternoon. I think this is the 2nd recent sighting of a roadrunner in this area. It was off the paved road going down hill and to the west, before you get to the parking area. Thanks to Dan for texting me, I was able to get out there quickly, though we couldn't re-find it. I'll be keeping my eyes open for it though, since it seems like there is one that likes this area recently. More road work is going on at the Reservoir. Many of the roads on the North Side of the Lake, are currently dirt, including the road to the North Shore Marina. Many bike trails around the north side of the lake are closed, since they are being re-paved. All of trails below the dam will also be repaved in the next few months. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1528493463.9030260.1453500564343.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: ? Re: Say's Phoebe
Say's Phoebes are wintering in Colorado in pretty good numbers. So, far nine different Colorado Christmas Bird Counts found them this winter (Dec 14, 2015-Jan 5, 2016). With a current total of 38 birds. I think there will be a good number more, when all the results are in. Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, CO From: Jamie Simo To: Colorado Birds Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 2:12 PM Subject: [cobirds] Re: ? Re: Say's Phoebe I think I must've seen that same bird at South Platte this past Saturday. It was hanging around near the entrance to the access road. I've seen them being reported other places lately too. I'm guessing it's becoming more common for them to overwinter along the Front Range? Jamie SimoLongmont On Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 12:46:23 PM UTC-7, Jennifer Hyypio wrote: On June 11 I was birding the South Platte Reservoir for the Long-tailed Ducks. I noticed a bird fly catching the edge of the ice and got a great video. It was a Say's Phoebe. Is this unusually early for their return? May your winds be strong And your thermals high -- -- 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/679075305.8201046.1453349052922.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red Phalarope Pueblo Res. (Pueblo) update 1/19
As far as I know, yesterday afternoon's hour long wonder Red Phalarope at North Shore Marin at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County, wasn't around today. Photos from yesterday can be seen at https://www.flickr.com/photos/brandonsbirdphotos/ if you haven't seen them on the CFO Facebook page. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/498764057.355975.1453250509276.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Amazing MLK Day around Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 1/18
A lot of birders were down here in Pueblo today, since it was a holiday for some. Here are some highlights. The totally unexpected bird of the day, was a basic plumage Red Phalarope, that I spotted, along with Bill Maynard, Richard Bunn and Jan Albright. Also, seen by Margie Joy and Stephany McNew. Unfortunately, one other Pueblo birder came to see it, didn't see it. The bird was swimming at the North Shore Marina, close to shore mostly. An amazing first winter record for Colorado. I will submit documentation to the Colorado Birds Records Committee. Photos were taken by three of us. The other amazing thing for mid-winter, was the Red-necked Grebes! Both marinas had them, South Shore Marina had one, and North Shore Marina had two! A good day for gulls at the South Shore Marina tires as well.Glaucous Gull - 2 (1 adult, 1 immature)Great Black-backed Gull (1 adult)Lesser Black-backed Gulls (both adults and 1st year birds)Thayer's Gull (both adult and juveniles)California Gull (1 adult at least)along with Ring-billed and a good number of Herring Gulls Two Common Loons, Horned, Eared, and Western Grebes continue, as well as Double-crested Cormorants at both marinas. At least 3 male and 2 female Red-breasted Mergansers put on a nice show in the cove at the North Shore Marina. The Northern Mockingbird continues at the Northern Plains Campground. Below the dam, a nice female Ladder-backed Woodpecker was very cooperative, plus Black and Say's Phoebes, Greater Scaup, and many other ducks were present. Also, Yellow-rumped Warbler and Bewick's Wren were seen. A very fun couple of days around Pueblo! Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/2009728345.6991005.1453173615469.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Pueblo birding this morning 1/17
I forgot, on the way back west of Valco Ponds parking lot, we saw three White-throated Swifts. Stephany McNew and I birded around Pueblo this morning. We walked from Snakeskin Picnic Area to Valco Ponds parking lot and back. Highlights: a Black Phoebe, one adult Mew Gull, and two Greater Scaup. Also Yellow-rumped Warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, among others. At the South Shore Marina, the adult Great Black-backed Gull, adult Lesser Black-backed Gull, Double-crested Cormorants were present. On the water, two Common Loons, Western Grebes, a Horned Grebe, three Greater Scaup. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/100039139.6182956.1453061761682.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo birding this morning 1/17
Stephany McNew and I birded around Pueblo this morning. We walked from Snakeskin Picnic Area to Valco Ponds parking lot and back. Highlights: a Black Phoebe, one adult Mew Gull, and two Greater Scaup. Also Yellow-rumped Warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, among others. At the South Shore Marina, the adult Great Black-backed Gull, adult Lesser Black-backed Gull, Double-crested Cormorants were present. On the water, two Common Loons, Western Grebes, a Horned Grebe, three Greater Scaup. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/119041722.6159216.1453061594426.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. this afternoon 1/12
On my way to a basketball game on the other side of Pueblo, I stopped at the pool below the dam at Pueblo Reservoir, and saw 10-15 White-throated Swifts flying over the dam, around 2:45pm-3pm. Then over at the South Shore Marina, lots of gulls, including an adult Glaucous Gull, likely the bird found on 1/3 by Walbek. Also, Lesser Black-backed, Thayer's, and the adult Great Black-backed Gull. I scoped in the SE corner of the lake, near the dam, and was surprised to see a Red-necked Grebe! For the one of you that might be interested, the basketball was entertaining, though an upset did occur, so not what I was hoping for. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1444189722.4191536.1452658249538.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull and Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Res. 1/12
Hi all, I went over to the South Shore Marina at Pueblo Reservoir this morning, hoping the Glaucous Gull that was there last weekend (3 January 2016), when I was en-route to California would be there. I didn't see it, though the morning there aren't as many gulls around, then there are in the afternoon. There were two first year, plus two adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls and one adult, plus two juvenile Thayer's Gulls on the South Marina tires this morning. The road work and delays are possible on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir and below the dam, during week days. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/2097413355.3812733.1452622932223.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado CBC Results so far
Hi all, Colorado Christmas Bird Count compilers are currently entering data for their Christmas Bird Counts to the CBC Website. http://netapp.audubon.org/CBCObservation/CurrentYear/ResultsByCount.aspx Click on United States and Click on Colorado and the list of counts will appear. Currently 24 Colorado CBC Results are in for this 2015-16 season. Please look at the results, and let me know if you see anything that I need to contact the compiler about. I'm reviewing all the results currently. A total of 202 species have been reported, though a few of those species, I haven't received any details about and are Questionable currently, so we aren't quite at 200 species yet. There are also some Questionable Count Week only birds as well. I will be e-mailing compilers soon, if I need details on anything. Thanks to the compilers and others who have e-mailed me photos and documentations already, it helps a lot. There have been some amazing birds found on this year's Christmas Bird Counts in Colorado and some high totals for some species that there are usually only a few or none! Thanks to everyone who were able to participate on Christmas Bird Counts this season, and past seasons. Compilers have until the end of February to get their data submitted, though hopefully most will enter data much sooner, in-case there are problems. Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, 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/2048622678.3184717.1452533714500.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir 1/2
The ice-line at West Fishing Road at Pueblo Reservoir, the seven Long-tailed Ducks were present this morning, along with many Common Goldeneye and other ducks. One Bonaparte's Gull was sitting on the ice there as well. Around the North Shore Marina/Northern Plains Campground, there were Canyon Towhees, and a Townsend's Solitaire. A good number of ducks were in the North Shore Marina cove. I tried hard, though couldn't find a Greater Scaup with the many Lessers there. The gulls on the tires at the North Marina, were Ring-billed (this is a place the adult Mew Gull was on Dec 30th). Scoping east from the closed campground, south of the North Shore Marina, produced Eared and Western Grebes, lots of mergansers and goldeneye. A quick drive around some neighborhoods in Pueblo West, yielded Scaled Quail, Curve-billed Thrasher, and Lesser Goldfinches. It is breezy to windy at Pueblo Reservoir this morning, not like yesterday, when after the fog burned off, it was very calm and easy to see the birds on the large reservoir. Pueblo Reservoir is not as easy to bird, when it is windy, since it is so big. Always a good scope is needed out there, to see things. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/973444120.5741149.1451757379285.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo interesting birds on Jan 1st
Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam, with David Chartier -- we walked for like 3 miles:Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - 1 Black Phoebe - 1Winter Wren - 1Say's Phoebe - 1Yellow-rumped Warbler - 3Rock Wren - 1Curve-billed Thrasher - 3Ruby-crowned KingletsBushtitsBewick's WrensWhite-breasted (Interior West) NuthatchesBlack-capped ChickadeesWild TurkeysBald EagleSharp-shinned Hawk Pueblo Reservoir (birded with David Chartier in the morning and the Denver crowd in the afternoon)Long-tailed Duck - 7 swimming together, also saw two in flight before this, could be different birds, who knowsBarrow's Goldeneye - 1 maleRed-breasted MergansersRuddy Duck - 2Diving ducks, Canvasback, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser ScaupDabbling Ducks, Northern Pintails, Northern Shovelers, American Wigeon, etc.Clark's Grebe - 1Great Black-backed Gull - 1 adultLesser Black-backed Gull - 4 adults, 1 1st year birdThayer's Gull - 1-2 adults, 1 juvenileBonaparte's Gull - 25Common Loon - 2-3Horned, Eared, Western Grebes (as well as Pied-billed)Double-crested CormorantsSay's Phoebe - 1Mountain Bluebirds, Pine Siskins, American GoldfinchesScaled Quail -20+Mourning Dove - 2 Sunset Park area of Pueblo:White-winged Dove - 1 I ended up with 87 species of birds around Pueblo on 1 January. Not a bad start. Not sure I'll make it to 100 species in two days, as I seem to still be at home this morning. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1993381485.5739623.1451750372869.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Question: What Are Colorado's Top 10 Rare Birds Seen This Year?
The Pueblo Vaux's Swift has been accepted by the Colorado Birds Records Committee, as Colorado's 1st State Record. The last Colorado Birds had all the details in the C.B.R.C. Report. It was the 499th species to be documented in Colorado. Hopefully there will be more, since no one else was able to see this one. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: Ted Floyd To: Colorado Birds Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 12:27 PM Subject: [cobirds] Re: Question: What Are Colorado's Top 10 Rare Birds Seen This Year? I'll start with these two: 10. Vaux's swift, April 28, 2015, Pueblo Reservoir. There had been several suggestive reports previously, and the species may even be rare but regular in very small numbers in Colorado. But this one, found by Brandon Percival, was photographed, eBirded, and, I assume, submitted to the Colorado Bird Records Committee. It is the strongest evidence yet for the occurrence in Colorado of the species. 9. White-throated swifts well into December in the Arkansas River valley. One-off rarities are cool, but full-on phenomena are, for my money, especially compelling. As Duane Nelson, Brandon Percival, and others have noted, it will be fascinating to see how this all plays out--in the months to come, and in the years ahead. Alright, 8 more! Ted FloydLafayette, Boulder County -- 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/1882283989.3966795.1451331312907.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Fw: Purple Sandpiper in west central Kansas 12/23/15
A rare bird in Kansas, that Colorado people may want to keep an eye out for in Colorado. Brandon K. PercivalPueblo West, CO - Forwarded Message - From: mike rader To: ksbir...@listserv.ksu.edu Hi all, Dave Klema and Brent Galliart called me saying they had a mystery shorebird off the northernmost part of Minooka Park at Wilson Lake (Russell Co.). After they described it to me, I had a suspicion as to the ID, but hen they showed me the photos they took, I'm sure they saw a Purple Sandpiper. They saw it at dusk flying to the north over the lake, so it's hard to say where it might be, but we will try to relocate it in the morning. I sent a couple of photos to Chuck that he is going to post on the KOS website. This would be a first state record for Kansas. Mike Rader -- 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/2147207023.2854552.1450922389382.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir CBC 19 Dec 2015
Hi all, Since I need to get up early, I will make this short. Pueblo Reservoir CBC total is currently at 122 species during today's count. Two new species were found, 33 WHITE-THROATED SWIFT (1st Colorado CBC record, staked out birds); and a HOUSE WREN. Only the 2nd for the Count was a GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW. Also, very rare on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC, were a photographed BLUE-WINGED TEAL (extremely rare in CO in winter) and a calling flyover COMMON REDPOLL. Two Canyon Wrens were found, first in 7 or 8 years for the count. Other things of interest: Snow Geese, "Mexican" Mallard, Greater Scaup, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Loon, Clark's Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Bonaparte's,, Mew, Thayer's, Lesser Black-backed, and Great Black-backed Gulls, Herring x Glaucous-winged Gull hybrid, over 100 White-winged Doves, Western Screech-Owl, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Black and Say's Phoebes, Chihuahuan Raven, Pygmy Nuthatch, Winter Wren. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Hermit Thrush, Northern Mockingbird, White-throated, Lincoln's, Swamp Sparrows, Great-tailed Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, Cassin's Finch, Lesser Goldfinch. Low numbers of bluebirds (zero Westerns or Easterns), low numbers of Robins, Solitaires, Canyon Towhees, and other juniper type birds. Only one Juniper Titmouse and zero Sage Thrashers. A very interesting count, thanks to all of our helpers! Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/189671800.1195616.1450586201319.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: LAZULI BUNTING photo/Ft. Collins-Larimer
This appears to be the first for a Colorado Christmas Bird Count. Lazuli Bunting and Yellow-throated Warbler on today's Fort Collins CBC, are certainly to amazing birds for a Colorado CBC. Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional EditorPueblo West, CO From: Rachel Hopper To: 'COBIRDS' Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 3:51 PM Subject: [cobirds] LAZULI BUNTING photo/Ft. Collins-Larimer COBirders, I just uploaded a photo of the LAZULI BUNTING I found today in Ft. Collins. It can be seen here: https://hopko.smugmug.com/Birds/Birds-of-Colorado/i-ZQ9cxjx/A---Rachel HopperFt. 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/1839016888.1200384.1450584632127.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Christmas Bird Counts - Eastern White-breasted Nuthatches
Hi all, Would people going on Colorado CBCs be interested in keeping track of the sub-species of White-breasted Nuthatches on your Colorado CBCs this year? This year you can enter Eastern White-breasted Nuthatch and Interior White-breasted Nuthatch, if you see/hear any on your Christmas Bird Counts (mostly Easterns on found Eastern Plains counts, though it is possible to see them on the Front Range too). It might be nice to report the number of Easterns on Colorado CBCs this year (in-case they get split sometime). The Easterns have pale blue backs and sound like Red-breasted Nuthatches, and the Interior ones have darker blue backs. Compilers who wish, can add Eastern and Interior White-breasted Nuthatches to your list, of course you get both, it only counts as one species. Also, it looks like you can only enter one number for Snow Goose, so both white and blue will be just one number. Also, it doesn't appear you have to keep track of Adult and Immature Bald and Golden Eagles. Not sure if there are any other changes to how to enter numbers of birds into the CBC Website or not. Also, a reminder about flickers. In Eastern Colorado, we have a good number of intergrade flickers, so you can't assume a flicker you are hearing and don't see is a Red-shafted. So, please report these as Northern Flicker. If you see you flicker, and can tell it is a Red-shafted, that is good, or an intergrade, or a Yellow-shafted. Though, heard only flickers should be reported as Northern Flicker. Have a good Christmas Bird Count Season everyone. Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, 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/808229322.771178.1450096148870.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rock Canyon Picnic Area (Pueblo Co.) closed tomorrow morning (12/5)
There is a race going on tomorrow from Pueblo City Park to the Rock Canyon side of the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam, so that road that goes into Rock Canyon suppose to be closed until the race is over, which is like 2:30pm. I know people are coming to Pueblo tomorrow, to bird the Arkansas River, so I thought I'd post this information. I know people can park at Valco Ponds parking lot, remember to keep valuables hidden at this parking lot and any parking lot really around Valco/Rock Canyon area. This is the closest parking lot to most of the birds anyway. I got a report from today (4 December) from one birder, that a Rusty Blackbird, a Winter Wren, a Black Phoebe, two Greater Scaup were seen around Valco Ponds parking lot and east to Valco Ponds #3. This birder didn't see White-throated Swifts, Swamp Sparrow, Blue-winged Teal (which are more likely west of Valco Ponds parking lot), and Mew Gull today. I don't know if anyone else birded the river today. I heard that a Greater Roadrunner was seen in the NE Corner of Pueblo Reservoir this other day. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/766767686.1318771.1449285344285.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Previous winter time White-throated Swifts in Colorado
Duane Nelson reports White-throated Swifts in Picketwire Canyon (Las Animas and Otero Counties) on February 28, 2009. These were probably early spring migrants, though they did make in the "Winter" Season. So, White-throated Swifts have been seen in Colorado, all 12 months of the year now, except for January. I'm not sure before this year, they had been seen in November or December in Colorado. White-throated Swift seem to be more hardy birds, then we might think. A swift in Colorado in the "winter" is still pretty amazing. The known winter range in the US, is southern New Mexico; southern Arizona; El Paso, Texas; and in California. I wonder if they actually winter further north, then is known. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1626328417.725667.1449186245481.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo birds 12/3 (White-throated Swifts continue)
Steve Mlodinow and I counted 17 White-throated Swifts flying above the Arkansas River, and Valco Ponds #2 and #3 this morning. We were both able to obtain photos, and I will submit a record to the Colorado Bird Records Committee, this these birds are first for Colorado during the winter months (Dec-Feb). Thanks to Margie Joy for finding these birds yesterday. The next question is, how long will they hang around (I know I'm hoping they will be present on 19 December for a first Pueblo Reservoir CBC record, we'll see)! Other highlights below Pueblo Reservoir dam, west and east of the Valco Ponds parking lot: Rusty Blackbird - 1 Winter Wren - 1Blue-winged Teal - 2Mew Gull - 2Greater Scaup - 2Swamp Sparrow - 1Mexican Duck - 1 At Pueblo Reservoir:I saw a male Long-tailed Duck and three Common Loons this morning, off West Fishing Road, the duck flew west into the SWA. Steve saw five adult Lesser Black-backeds early this morning on the South Shore Marina tires, I saw one adult later on. The adult Great Black-backed Gull was around all morning there as well. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/139362997.14129521.1449178350978.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] very late White-throated Swifts, Pueblo County, Lake Pueblo State Park
I took photos of one of like 200 White-throated Swifts on November 1st that
Margie Joy and I saw (which was the latest ones for Colorado I believe at the
time). Last week, another birder in Pueblo saw around six White-throated
Swifts near Pueblo Reservoir (hopefully the e-bird reviewers will accept this
sighting, as it is quite valid). Seems like some of the 200 White-throated
Swifts that were around on 1 November are hanging around. I'll do my best to
get a photo, if I see them around Pueblo this week and after. Maybe I will
find them on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC, since Rock Canyon is usually part of my
area. The Arkansas River in Pueblo always has bugs in the winter, which help a
variety of birds live there, like phoebes, warblers, pipits, etc. all winter
long usually. It has been warm this fall in Pueblo, except recently, though it
is warming up again. Great find Margie!! Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO
From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN
To: Margie Joy ; COBIRDS
Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 4:58 PM
Subject: RE: [cobirds] very late White-throated Swifts, Pueblo County, Lake
Pueblo State Park
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Margie,
That is crazy. Somebody has to get photos. Only insects I can think of they
might be getting are midges, which would be present anywhere there is unfrozen
water. Desperados is all I can figure. Wonder if any swift is known to have
wintered in the northern part of its range by going into torpor in south-facing
cliffs warmed by the sun? If poorwills are suspected of doing it, maybe
swifts can, too. Great report.
Dave Leatherman
> From: mar1...@juno.com
> Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2015 23:47:22 +
> To: cobirds@googlegroups.com
> CC: silvi...@hotmail.com; rade...@hotmail.com
> Subject: [cobirds] very late White-throated Swifts, Pueblo County, Lake
> Pueblo State Park
>
> Hi all,
>
> This afternoon, about 1:45pm, I found at least 4, maybe more, White-throated
> Swifts flying and actively feeding over the Arkansas River below the dam,
> west of Osprey Picnic area near an old bridge abutment on the banks of the
> river. I walked west along the river and continued to see these birds in this
> area of the river until I left at 2:30pm. They were quite low over the river
> and surrounding trees, clearly visible and easily identified.
>
> This is very late for these birds; Brandon Percival tells me there are no
> December (Winter) records for this area. No photos, sorry.
>
> Cheers,
> Margie Joy
> Pueblo West, CO
>
>
>
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[cobirds] Varied Thrush -- Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso Co. 11/29
A male Varied Thrush was seen by David Chartier and Bill Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County. It was seen due east of the Beaver Pond, just North of the Big Pond. Hopefully they can give better directions when they get home. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/2075126488.11534616.1448820210937.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Brant--Colorado City
Margie Joy just called, and said, the Brant was seen from the parking lot by the dam at Lake Beckwith in Colorado City, southern Pueblo County at 12:30pm. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: dave silverman < Sent: Friday, November 27, 2015 11:14 AM Subject: [cobirds] Brant--Colorado City A Brant adorned Lake Beckwith between 9 & 10 AM today, before melding into a large flock of Canada Geese where it became harder to find. There's about 6+ inches of snow here but main roads & highways have been plowed, though some may still be icy & snow packed. This Brant is an adult Black one & a 1st for Colorado City & only the 2nd for Pueblo County. Dave SilvermanRye 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/1299391812.10635810.1448653142856.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Colorado CBC unknown dates
Thanks to several people, the only Colorado CBCs, that I now don't have dates on the CBC Website are these five. Dotsero Great Sand Dunes N.P. Loveland NunnRocky Mountain N.P. You can register for any of the other 40 some Colorado CBCs currently. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/406007235.10636905.1448571031337.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado CBC unknown dates
If anyone has information on the date for any of the following Colorado CBCs, please let me know. DotseroDouglas CountyFlaglerGreat Sand Dunes N.P.GreeleyLongmontLovelandNunnRocky Mountain N.P. Thanks to Doug Kibbe for explaining some of the CBC Website problems. Hopefully everyone will be able to sign up for CBCs and contact compilers ahead of time. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1693881963.10457102.1448552050569.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Christmas Bird Counts
Hi all and Happy Thanksgiving. You can now sign up for Christmas Bird Counts. http://netapp.audubon.org/cbc/public/ Brandon Percival Colorado CBC Regional EditorPueblo West, 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/1316688042.10415241.1448546897614.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 11/25 (Black Scoter etc.)
Chris Knight and I looked around in the calm conditions at Pueblo Reservoir this morning: Highlights as follows:Red-necked Grebe - 2 (middle of the Reservoir, out from North Plains Campground) Black Scoter - 1 (female/immature in the cove south of the South Shore Marina)Common Loon - 6 (5 from West Fishing)Clark's Grebe - 1 (SWA in NW side)Bonaparte's Gull - 35+ (SWA in NW side mostly)Merlin - 1 male (South Marina)Say's Phoebe - 1 below the damdidn't see any black-backed gulls this morning Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/170225081.10082759.1448479280466.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Boomerbang back at Pueblo Reservoir 11/24
Boomerang the adult female now (23) year old Great Black-backed Gull is back for its 22nd winter in a row at Pueblo Reservoir, sitting on the South Shore Marina tires. It should be here until mid February if she keeps to its regular schedule. Brandon K Percival Pueblo West, CO Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- 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/1448378937.2678.YahooMailAndroidMobile%40web163306.mail.gq1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler continues in El Paso Co. 11/23
The lime-green winter plumage Chestnut-sided Warbler that David Chartier found on Saturday, was still present at Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County this mid-morning, seen by Chris Knight and me. We saw it south of the original location, it was a little ways south of the Gazebo, on both sides of the trail. I was able to get photos of it. I think if this bird happens to be documented in December, it would be the first winter record for Colorado. There is some very cold air coming later this week, so who knows if it will stay or not, though hopefully people will look for it Tuesday and after, and if it is found, submit a record on it to the Colorado Bird Records Committee. This part of Fountain Creek Regional Park seems to be a winter warbler magnet, with Black-throated Blue, Pine, Ovenbird, Northern Parula all being found in December in past years. A female Greater Scaup and a Snow Goose were at Big Johnson Reservoir, El Paso as well. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1187381141.9113492.1448334115497.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo birding 11/22
Chris Knight and I saw a Red-naped Sapsucker in Pueblo City Park this morning. We walked the Goodnight River Trail, and didn't find anything of note. There are a few Yellow-rumped Warblers around Pueblo, though no other warblers seem to be with them. The South Shore Marina tires at Pueblo Reservoir, had an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. I heard from other birders that, Rusty Blackbird, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Spotted Sandpiper, and Blue-winged Teal were all still present along the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam today (all of which were first found yesterday). I didn't hear anything about Black and Say's Phoebes, or the Winter Wrens today. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/645976683.8359563.1448233258633.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo birding 11/21
Hi all, Chris Knight visiting from Texas, and I birded the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam, this morning. Highlights for late November follow:Blue-winged Teal - 2Double-crested Cormorant - 1Spotted Sandpiper - 1Black Phoebe - 1Say's Phoebe - 3Winter Wren - 2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - 1Rusty Blackbird - 2also, one Ode: a meadowhawk that I photographed Over 50 species of birds on our walk. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/414356765.8128265.1448150113142.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chatfield Reservoir and Chatfield Botanical Gardens, Jeff Co. 11/19
Three birders from the south (two from El Paso Co. and me from Pueblo Co.), came north to walk around the lovely Chatfield Botanical Gardens on this lovely day, with many other birders. As far as I know, no flycatchers were found. It is a cool place, which I had not been to before. We saw a nice flock of small birds: Bushtits, Brown Creepers, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, etc. Also, two adult Bald Eagles flew over. Later, a quick stop at the Fishing Pier (which I call murrelet point, since some people lucky people have seen two species of murrelets from here -- I am not of one of those lucky people unfortunately) at Chatfield Reservoir, yielded: Red-necked Grebe (one), Greater White-fronted Goose, Bonaparte's Gulls, American White Pelican, Red-breasted Mergansers, Common Goldeneye, etc. It was nice to see or wave at some of my birding friends from Northern Colorado today, since I'm always a rare sight north of Monument Hill, I don't see some of these people very often (unless they come south). Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1904804974.7288376.1447984735424.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Christmas Bird Count dates
Here are the dates I have so far. I'll let you know, when the CBC Website will let people sign up for counts. If you are planning to attend a CBC, contact the compiler of the count. 32 of 45+ Christmas Bird Count dates have been chosen as of 11/13: Monday, 14 Dec 2015Fountain Creek Tuesday, 15 Dec 2015FairplayJohn Martin ReservoirWeldona-Fort Morgan Wednesday, 16 Dec 2015Rocky FordSterling Saturday, 19 Dec 2015Colorado SpringsDeltaDenverEagle ValleyGranbyPagosa SpringsPueblo ReservoirSalidaSteamboat Springs Sunday, 20 Dec 2015BoulderEvergreen-Idaho SpringsGrand JunctionGunnisonMontrose Wednesday, 23 Dec 2015Pueblo Saturday, 26 Dec 2015CortezRoaring Fork Sunday, 27 Dec 2015AspenSpanish Peaks Friday, 1 Jan 2016Denver (Urban) Grand MesaRawhide Energy Station Saturday, 2 Jan 2016HotchkissWestcliffe Sunday, 3 Jan 2016Barr LakeBlack ForestLake Isabel Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, 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/208955564.4066474.1447428366196.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe -- Pueblo Res., Pueblo Co. 11/12
Hi all, The Red-necked Grebe I found yesterday, was still present, along with one Common Loon. Looking west from the parking lot at West Fishing Road around 8:30am this morning (12 November). This is my 3rd Red-necked Grebe this year at Pueblo Reservoir (one in January, one in April, and now this one). This species has been become a lot more regular in Colorado in recent years it seems and Pacific Loons seem to have dropped off in recent years. I seem to see a lot more Red-necked Grebes in CO, than Pacific Loons, any more. I'd like to a see a Pacific Loon down here, I'll keep watching (I seem to have better luck with Red-throated Loons down here, then Pacifics for whatever reason). Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/2030747615.3499386.1447343967790.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe -- Pueblo Res. (Pueblo) 11/11
On the water out from West Fisherman's Road to the west at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County, I saw a Red-necked Grebe and three Common Loons this morning (11 Nov). Yesterday (10 Nov), there were seven on Common Loons on Pueblo Reservoir. Bonaparte's Gulls were scattered around the lake, probably around 20 birds today. Yesterday, I saw three female Red-breasted Merganser on the Reservoir, I didn't see any today. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/394011824.3015925.1447267344499.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Two Surf Scoters at Pueblo 11/07
Barbara Lockhard found a female/immature Surf Scoter on the Anticline Pond in Rock Canyon, below Pueblo Reservoir dam, Pueblo County this afternoon. I went to go see it, and was able to get a photo. Then I went over to the SE Corner of Pueblo Reservoir, where another immature/female Surf Scoter was present, swimming with Ruddy Ducks. Margie Joy was nearby, and came to see it too. Other birds from this location: two Common Loons, four Bonaparte's Gulls, a female Red-breasted Merganser, and various grebe species. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1948230270.744722.1446939618210.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Christmas Bird Count Dates so far
Here is a list of counts, that I have dates for. I'll update this again next week. Tuesday, 15 Dec 2015 John Martin Reservoir Weldona-Fort MorganWednesday, 16 Dec 2015 Rocky Ford SterlingSaturday, 19 Dec 2015 Denver Granby Pagosa Springs Pueblo Reservoir SalidaSunday, 20 Dec 2015 Boulder Evergreen-Idaho Springs GunnisonSaturday, 26 Dec 2015 CortezSunday, 27 Dec 2015 Spanish PeaksFriday, 1 Jan 2016 Denver (Urban) Rawhide Energy StationSaturday, 2 Jan 2016 Hotchkiss WestcliffeSunday, 3 Jan 2016 Bar Lake Black Forest Lake Isabel Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, 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/527850431.801987.1446823048099.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Christmas Bird Count dates
Hi all, Christmas Bird Count Compilers got an e-mail from National Audubon today, that their website is open to post dates for Christmas Bird Counts. As usual the dates are from Monday, 14 Dec to Tuesday, 5 January. So, the weekends, when many counts will be held this year would be Saturday, 19 December and Sunday, 20 December, Saturday 26 December, and Sunday, 27 December, and Saturday, 2 January 2016 and Sunday, 3 January 2016. Another popular date would be Friday, 1 January 2016. There are usually over 45 Christmas Bird Counts held in Colorado annually, from all over the state. I'll try to post dates here, later in November. Compilers if you want people to help with your count, go ahead and let the word out on cobirds, etc. and post the date to the CBC Website. If you have issues doing that, let me know, or the CBC people back east. Some counts in rural areas in the state, don't have a lot of help, so if you can help with some of these counts, that would be wonderful. Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, 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/1541944573.1117321.1446516131062.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] November White-throated Swifts in Pueblo 11/01
Margie Joy has been watching White-throated Swifts on the cliffs above the Arkansas River since August, west of Swallows, seen from the South Side Pueblo Reservoir SWA (Pueblo County). She has seen them a few times in mid to late October, including last week again, so she and I went over there today, mid-day, and saw them for November. I don't know if there are any or many sightings of White-throated Swifts in Colorado, during the month of November. It has been very warm down here, and that might be why they are still around. Counting them isn't easy, though there were 100-250 of them, at least. Maybe all the White-throated Swifts in Colorado are congregating, there, until they are ready to move south for the winter. Pretty cool bird to see in November, they may well stay until it get really cold. We also saw a Sage Thrasher and a Prairie Rattlesnake today on the south side SWA. Thanks Margie for finding these birds. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1240725353.481547.1446410992993.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Cobirds vs Ebird Reporting
I think cobirds was first created, to save people from calling the Colorado Rare Bird Alert all the time, to find out what rare birds were being seen in Colorado (which is good for those of us, who didn't live in the Denver area, since it costs money to call the Rare Bird Alert). So, for a while cobirds was the best way to find out about rare birds people were finding around Colorado. Later on, everyone got cell phones, so when something crazy was being found, your phone was ringing, if you are in the loop. Cobirds was still working, as some people would post from their phones to let the word out about rare birds quickly. Now, there is e-bird, and rare bird reporting to cobirds has gone downhill it seems. Luckily, if something crazy is found, the cell phone still rings usually. I got a call late on Thursday evening, to look at a e-bird checklist, with photos of a "Great Crested Flycatcher", of course, I thought before seeing the photos, a Great Crested Flycatcher in Colorado in late October probably isn't one. I wasn't surprised to see the photos that showed the bird was a BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHER! If the e-bird checklist was submitted mid-day or before, even without photos, giving directions to the "Great Crested Flycatcher", some local Denver birders, would have quickly, gone to look, since they would know, a Great Crested Flycatcher in Colorado in late October, is very very unlikely, and some would remember Dave Leatherman found a Brown-crested Flycatcher in late October a few years ago at Crow Valley Campground, thinking someone should go look quickly. Anyway, these late October rare flycatchers don't seem to stick around, so knowing about it right away, would be better, if anyone else is going to be able to see. When I birding on Wednesday, I was actually looking for Brown-crested Flycatcher, Thick-billed Kingbird, and Groove-billed Ani among other things, since this seems like a good time of the year to be looking for these birds. I didn't find any of those birds of course, though they were all on my mind. It is good to know, when certain birds should be here, or not be here. Congrats on the finders of the Chatfield Brown-crested Flycatcher on Thursday, and great job on getting photos. The Colorado Birds Records Committee will be looking forward to the documentation on this sighting. I think there are only two accepted records for Colorado of this species, as of right now. The Crow Valley bird and the one from the summer in the San Luis Valley. I think there are a couple other sightings too. Hopefully this species will show up more, and maybe stay long enough for all of us to see. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1379571289.230243.1446314142024.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 10/25
Nothing too exciting at Pueblo Reservoir for me this morning, though there were a good number of ducks, grebes, and gulls. Highlights:Common Loon - 2 my first of the fallHorned Grebes - my first of the fallWestern and Eared Grebes were numerousBuffleheads -- my first of the fallLesser Scaup - 2American Wigeons and Ruddy DucksFranklin's Gull - 5Herring Gulls - a fewChipping Sparrow - 1Mountain Bluebirds were flying around Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/2000741551.2400838.1445800513968.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Caspian Terns at Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo Co.) 10/7
Early this morning, Margie Joy found a flock of three Caspian Terns flying west from Turkey Creek, on the far western side of Pueblo Reservoir. Late morning, I was able to re-find two of them on an island out from the South Shore Marina. Margie was also able to see them sitting with gulls on this island. Other things of note, an American Avocet, Franklin's Gull, a first year Herring Gull, all near the South Shore Marina. Margie saw a young Bald Eagle and a Greater Roadrunner in the Turkey Creek area of Pueblo Reservoir, as well. When the goodies leave Chatfield, please let us know, we'll be watching for them down here, especially the Ruddy Turnstone. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/600784250.224331.1444245829858.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Pueblo birds (Pueblo County) 9/19
Sent this yesterday, still don't see it on cobirds. From:"Brandon K. Percival" Date:Sat, Sep 19, 2015 at 6:17 pm Subject:Pueblo birds (Pueblo County) 9/19 I found over 85 species of birds today, while counting birds for the Annual Pueblo County Fall Bird Count. My best birds were: At Pueblo Reservoir: Common Tern - 1 Peregrine Falcon - 1 I didn't see either the Parasitic Jaeger or Laughing Gull, that I saw yesterday. At Rock Canyon/Valco Ponds, below Pueblo Reservoir dam: Chestnut-sided Warbler - 1 White-throated Sparrow - 1 Cassin's Vireo - 1 Northern Waterthrush - 1 Green Heron - 2 Black Phoebe - 4 Hopefully other groups did well today too. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1442756460.53122.YahooMailAndroidMobile%40web163303.mail.gq1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 9/18 (more stuff)
I went back to Pueblo Reservoir this afternoon, near Sailboard launching area, there were at least three Common Terns, at least one Forster's Tern, and a (non-adult) LAUGHING GULL. Hopefully the jaeger and all these other birds will be around for tomorrow's annual Pueblo County Fall Bird Count. There will be a lot of birders counting birds all over the county tomorrow. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/1301886804.1310374.1442612172135.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] juvenile JAEGER at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 9/18
This morning, I saw a juvenile Jaeger on the water and in the flight, at a great distance on the east side of Pueblo Reservoir. I got some lousy photos, that are now on the CFO Facebook page. I first saw it on the water far out from Sailboard launching area. It flew and landed in the SE Corner of the Reservoir. I drove over there, and it was little closer, and flew again, and I took some far away photos. I lost it as it was flying over Sailboard launching area. The wind came up, and I never saw it again. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/644683809.1147601.1442593350899.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Cassin's Vireo - Pueblo Co. 8/27
I saw my first Cassin's Vireo of the fall this morning, it was at Cottonwood Picnic Area parking lot, with a few other birds (Yellow, Wilson's, and Orange-crowned Warblers). The parking lot is on the south side of the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam (Pueblo County). It is the parking lot closet to the river, the other parking lot nearby, is the Snakeskin Picnic Area. Up in the Wet Mountains, Custer County at 9,050 feet, I saw a female Black-chinned Hummingbird on 8/26 and a Dusky Grouse on 8/25. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/2033688149.1102134.1440687565186.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] RFI Carolina Wren Wetmore, Custer Co.
Did anyone have any luck re-finding the Carolina Wren in Wetmore, that Alec Hopping found on Thursday? I drove through there, listening on both Friday early morning, and Saturday late afternoon, and didn't hear it. Hopefully it is somewhere around there still. There was a singing Carolina Wren early last week, in Pueblo too, that I got an e-mail about. Maybe it was the same bird or maybe there is a mini-invasion going on. I still had female/immature Calliope and Rufous Hummingbirds in the Wet Mountains at 9,050 feet in elevation, Custer County, yesterday morning. Van Truan was up there Friday night, with his white sheets and black lights, there were still some Moths around, even though a few nights ago, it got down to 35 degrees. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/367388907.6083480.1440371144383.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo -- Pueblo Co. 8/14
This morning, while looking for dragonflies in eastern part of the Osprey Picnic Area (below Pueblo Reservoir dam in the Rock Canyon Picnic Area), I was happy to hear a calling Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Margie Joy was close by and was also able to hear it. I got a quick look at parts of it, way high in the big cottonwood trees. Good birding, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, 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/318315977.2730514.1439571084289.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Documenting Rare Birds in Colorado
Hi all, Since someone asked how to document rare birds they see in Colorado. Here is how to do that. Go to the Colorado Birds Records Committee (CBRC) Website http://coloradobirdrecords.org/ and go to Report a Bird. The Current State Review can be seen at http://coloradobirdrecords.org/ReviewList.aspx and you can see what counties you should document other birds. There is one error on the CBRC Website, Rock Wren is NOT a state review species. Hope this information helps, Brandon Percivalformer CBRC Member (who documents rare birds in CO) Pueblo West, 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/1541441768.881714.1435194402282.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Dickcissels -- Custer Co. 6/19
My dad and I drove some of the back roads north of Wetmore, Custer County, on Friday (19 June), and there were at least three singing Dickcissels in the hay fields there. Not sure if these fields have been cut by now or not. Other highlights in the Wet Mountains, s.w. of Pueblo in Custer County this past weekend, was a Flammulated Owl. Last weekend, both Flammulated and a Northern Pygmy-Owl were around too. All the hummingbirds I've seen up there have been Broad-taileds so far. Non bird highlights have been a Black Bear and Elk. Good birding, Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/2135600985.4860790.1435080918468.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Bell's and Red-eyed Vireos -- Pueblo Co. 6/10
Correction: West of Valco Bridge for Bell's Vireo. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: Brandon K. Percival To: Cobirds Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:13 AM Subject: [cobirds] Bell's and Red-eyed Vireos -- Pueblo Co. 6/10 Bell's Vireo - 1 still singing same place, east of Valco Bridge, south side of Valco Ponds #3 (across the trail) in the olives. Present since 24 May. Red-eyed Vireo - 1 singing in the Osprey Picnic Area, east side and another one singing across Hwy 96, at Valco Ponds parking lot. Mosquitoes present everywhere in Pueblo right now. -- 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/1657288790.447262.1433953082074.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Bell's and Red-eyed Vireos -- Pueblo Co. 6/10
Bell's Vireo - 1 still singing same place, east of Valco Bridge, south side of Valco Ponds #3 (across the trail) in the olives. Present since 24 May. Red-eyed Vireo - 1 singing in the Osprey Picnic Area, east side and another one singing across Hwy 96, at Valco Ponds parking lot. Mosquitoes present everywhere in Pueblo right now. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1860505101.423931.1433952824199.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo County migrants lingering into summer 6/3
I was able to get out early this morning (3 June) for a couple of hours from 630am to 830am and I had a few things of a little interest for early June (Summer Season). Pueblo City Park (The May rains have brought the June mosquitoes to Pueblo):Hammond's Flycatcher - 1 singing in the pinesRed-breasted Nuthatch - 1 (does breed here)Pygmy Nuthatch - 2 (breeding here now, at this low elevation)Green Heron - 1 (the other one is sitting on a nest that can't be seen)Mississippi Kite - 1 (sitting on the nest, didn't notice the other adult)Ring-billed Gull - 1 young birdHairy Woodpecker - 1 Pueblo Nature Center ($4 parking fee, unless you are a Pueblo Nature Center/Raptor Center member):American Redstart - 1 first spring singing male (as soon as I got out of the car in the parking lot, I could hear it)Red-breasted Nuthatch - 1 calling in the riparian cottonwoods (assume this is a migrant, and not breeding here)Violet-green Swallow - 1 (migrant on the plains) Brown Thrasher - 1 (probably breed here)Ash-throated Flycatcher - 2 (breed here)thrush sp. - 1 (seen briefly, probably migrant Swainson's Thrush) I thought I heard another warbler sing one time, (I know what it sounded like), though since I never heard anything again and didn't see anything, except for Yellow Warblers, the Redstart, Common Yellowthroats, and Chats, I'll have to leave it, as who knows. Pueblo West:White-winged Dove - 1 singing Also, on 2 June, two Acorn Woodpeckers continue (not surprising) at Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah, s.w. of Pueblo, Pueblo County. Several warblers were present, Yellow-rumped, Virginia's and MacGillivray's all singing. Good luck to everyone who is going to the CFO Convention, if any rarities are found at public locations, please let us know. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1127982069.5655059.1433380946852.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Bell's Vireo -- Pueblo Co. 5/31 (day 7)
The singing Bell's Vireo that I found last Sunday, is still present east of Valco Ponds #3 (and west of the Valco Bridge) in Pueblo, east of Pueblo Reservoir dam, along Highway 96. It probably sings all day long, as it was still singing at 12:45pm today, when it was very warm (they sing all day in the summer in Kansas too). I know of at least five or six birders that were able to see/hear it today. I don't know how often I'll be getting over to this location in June/July (this summer), so if anyone does go there, please let me know if it is still present or not. It would be nice to know how long it sticks around. The location as posted before, is to walk to the last Valco Pond (Valco Pond #3 in my opinion), and listen for it on the south side of the trail, before you each the Valco Bridge. So, from Valco Ponds parking lot, walk between Valco Pond #1 (the by Hwy 96) and Valco Pond #2 (the one closer to the River), and continue past the 3rd pond. It is a closer walk from the Osprey Picnic Area, though some people don't know that way. There really weren't any non-breeding land birds in Rock Canyon/Valco Ponds today, except for a Swainson's Thrush or two. There was a Green Heron, a Black-crowned Night-Heron, and some flyover White-faced Ibis that were seen this morning. Have a good summer everyone! Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1244661566.2570986.1433101652264.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, Pueblo/El Paso Co. 5/30
Saturday, 30 May 2015 update from Chico Basin Ranch (fee area): El Paso County (wooded areas):NO Prothonotary Warbler (a few people were able to see it yesterday)2 female/immature American Redstarts1 Red-breasted Nuthatch Pueblo County (Headquarters Willows):ALDER FLYCATCHER - 1 calling (Alec Hopping, etc.)Magnolia Warbler - 1 female (same as yesterday)Ovenbird - 1 (Richard Bunn and Bill Maynard found this bird)American Redstart - 2 female/immature (same as yesterday) A few interesting birds were found by others along Hanover Road (El Paso County):Black-throated Blue Warbler - 1 male (Richard Bunn, etc.)Chestnut-sided Warbler - 1 female (Bunn and Maynard, etc.)Red Crossbill - 1 calling flyover (lost bird over the prairie)among other birds Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1363091570.2206089.1433022098241.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler (El Paso)/Magnolia Warbler (Pueblo) 5/29
Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso/Pueblo County (fee area) highlights 5/29: El Paso County banding station:Singing (once in while) male Prothonotary Warbler Pueblo County:Magnolia Warbler - 1 female at Headquarter WillowsAmerican Redstart - 1 first spring (dull) female Headquarter WillowsWhite-throated Sparrow - 1 adult Rose Pond (west side) Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1856324184.1642582.1432934380892.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Bell's Vireo continues in Pueblo Co. 5/27
The singing like mad Bell's Vireo I found on Sunday, continues as of this morning, 27 May. Still in the same location, just east of the 3rd Valco Pond, and just west of the Valco Bridge. Singing in the olives on the south side of the trail. Other birds in the area this morning were: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (female), American Redstart (singing young male), two Eastern Phoebes, a female Orchard Oriole, a Plumbeous Vireo, a Olive-sided Flycatcher, a Willow Flycatcher (singing), Cassin's Kingbirds (singing), among others. Many of these species don't breed in Rock Canyon/Valco Ponds area, so bird are still migrating. I think early June will still have migrants in eastern Colorado this year. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1257134638.513164.1432740520067.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch El Paso/Pueblo 5/25
Here are my highlights from Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) -- I birding alone from 630am to 8am, and it was quite birdy at that time. I left before some people, so there may be more things to report by those people. I ended with 13 species of warblers (12 on the El Paso County side, and 1 more on the Pueblo County side). El Paso County (banding station and other wooded areas): Black-billed Cuckoo - 1 seen/heard early in the morning, I don't think it was re-found, last seen flying south into the olives from the willow at the banding station.Red-eyed Vireo - 1 Mourning Warbler - 1 maleHooded Warbler - 1 femaleMagnolia Warbler - 1 maleBlack-throated Green Warbler - 1 femaleAmerican Redstart - 1 ad. male, 2 females type birdsOvenbird - 2 (one singing)Northern Waterthrush - 1 Pueblo County (Headquarters/Rose Pond): American Redstart - 1 adult male and 1 female type birdMagnolia Warbler - 1 male Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/736297877.1494731.1432599892721.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Bell's Vireo/Painted Bunting -- Pueblo County 5/24
This morning I was surprised to find a singing Bell's Vireo at Valco Ponds SWA in Pueblo. It was singing continuously for a half a hour, when I was trying to get photos of it. There are two ways to get to this bird. You can park at Valco Ponds parking lot, along Hwy 96, and walk to the last pond (3rd pond), and keep walking east, until you are almost past the pond. On your right (south) there are lots of olives, this is where the bird was. If you would rather not park at Valco Ponds parking lot, the other closest place to park, is the eastern end of the Osprey Picnic Area on the North side of the river. You'll have to walk east and then follow the river to the Valco Bridge, cross the bridge to south side of the river and go west to about where the 3rd Valco Pond appears, and on your left (south) is where the bird was. Also, when I was at the east end of the 3rd Valco Pond, when I was walking around it, a green colored bunting -- Painted Bunting flew out of the willows, and went to west side of the pond. I didn't go back there, to try to re-find it. I wasn't able to get photos of this bird, as I mostly only saw it in flight. This was my 3rd green plumage Painted Bunting this spring in Colorado! Since these two species breed in other parts of Colorado, these birds are probably not of interest to most people, except for a few local people. It is a long walk (a mile at least) from either of the two parking lots, unfortunately. The only other thing of note, on my five mile hike this morning, were four Bonaparte's Gulls on the Fish Hatchery Ponds, west of Valco Ponds parking lot/east of Snakeskin Picnic Area parking lot. Good birding, Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/595653047.1722901.1432507917451.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Larimer County big day
If this is a Big Day that you are submitting to ABA as an official big day, it would be breaking their rules to read cobirds, look at ebird reports, or get direct information from people while doing an official ABA big day. I am not sure any recent big days actually keep to these rules. Since everyone has their phones on all day, looking for current bird information. Brandon K Percival Pueblo West, CO Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Nick Komar" Date:Sat, May 23, 2015 at 8:21 pm Subject:[cobirds] Larimer County big day Dear Fellow birders, As you know, the diversity of species in Colorado right now is very high, and Larimer County has been particularly blessed with rarities in recent days. With recent reports of rare warblers, vireos, Flycatcher's, gulls, etc., even more eyes will be out in Larimer County watching tomorrow. Serendipitously, a group of 4 of us will be attempting a Larimer Big Day beginning at midnight tonight. By my count, about 225 species have been seen in Larimer in just the last few days. If we manage to move quickly enough, and have some luck with weather, and some cooperation from the birds themselves, we could reach 200 species. Therefore, if you see a species tomorrow (Sunday) that is rare enough to get flagged in eBird, we sure would appreciate hearing about it in real-time. You can post to Cobirds or email me directly. We are hoping to make history tomorrow. And you can be a part of it. Thanks for your assistance. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- 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/B094C8D7-5361-4635-BE3A-F4038CCB089D%40comcast.net. 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/1432434568.24906.YahooMailAndroidMobile%40web161004.mail.bf1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo birding 5/23
Hi all, I helped with the DFO Field Trip today around Pueblo, I ended with 92 species of birds, though I started at 630am, the group appeared around 800am. We also saw a Tiger Salamander in Pueblo City Park. Bird Highlights: Pueblo City Park:Blackpoll Warbler - 1 maleRed-headed Woodpecker - 1 adultGreen Heron - 2Mississippi Kite - 2Olive-sided Flycatcher - 1Cordilleran Flycatcher - 1Black-chinned Hummingbird on a nestPygmy and Red-breasted NuthatchesMountain Chickadees Below Pueblo Reservoir dam, mostly Rock Canyon:American Redstart - 1 femaleBlue Grosbeak - 1 maleChimney Swift - 1all the normal six species of swallows Cattail Crossing Pond in Pueblo West:Peregrine Falcon - 1White-winged Dove - 1Dusky Flycatcher - 1lots of Great-tailed Grackleadult and baby American Coots Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1197921021.308142.1432415710620.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Canon City Riverwalk, Fremont Co. 5/21 (full report)
Sorry for the two e-mails about the female Golden-winged Warbler, I didn't think the first message went through on my phone. SeEtta Moss was also able to see this bird. I was able to get a photo too. I wonder if this is the same one Robb Hinds saw on 16 May on the east end of the Canon City Riverwalk (that I and others couldn't find later that day), or if this a different one. Quite a few mile distance between the two locations, though both sightings involve a female. Other highlights (from Raynolds Ave to Sells Ave) along the Canon City Riverwalk (11 species of warblers):American Redstart - 1 singing young male near Sells parking lot of the RiverwalkRed-eyed Vireo - 1 same location as redstartNorthern Waterthrush - 8 (some singing)Broad-winged Hawk - 1Eastern Phoebe - 2lots of other birds In Florence, I saw a Cattle Egret with cows along the River Road. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/397378893.4705832.1432243267589.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Swallow-Tailed Flycatcher, 4PM Thursday, Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso County
I assume you mean Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: vorticity (Rick Taylor) To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 4:06 PM Subject: [cobirds] Swallow-Tailed Flycatcher, 4PM Thursday, Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso County Aaron Driscoll called to have me post a Swallow-Tailed Flycatcher he observed at 4PM Thursday 14 May 2015, Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso County. It was right off I-25.Exit 123, I-25. East side of the highway. Cross the railroad tracks and turn left. The bird was sitting on the fence on the west side of an alfalfa field at 38° 36.621'N, 104° 40.895'W Rick TaylorColorado Springs, El Paso County -- 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/1924405507.3005326.1431641372772.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler at Lamar C.C., Prowers Co. 14 May
Jeannie Mitchell and Aaron Shipe report a Prothonotary Warbler is at Lamar Community College grove, Prowers County. 14 May 2015. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/616870414.2878416.1431632933575.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, Pueblo/El Paso Co. 5/13
A few sightings of note this morning, from Chico Basin Ranch -- fee area (Pueblo and El Paso Counties). Pueblo County (Headquarters area):Chestnut-sided Warbler - 1 singing male (same bird that has been around)Ovenbird - 1Northern Waterthrush - 1Least Flycatcher - 1 or 2Gray Catbirds Other warblers: Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Orange-crowned, Virginia's, MacGillivray's, Wilson's, Common Yellowthroat, and Yellow-breasted Chat. El Paso County (banding station):Ovenbird - 1Orchard Oriole - 1 male I left early, other birders stayed, so many other things will be found. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1382061442.1760507.1431539009638.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] SE Colorado 5/10
Kara Carragher, Lisa Edwards, and I saw a few things of note today in SE Colorado. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - 1 male continues in Walsh, Baca County Great Crested Flycatcher - 1 seen and heard south end of Lamar Community College Grove, Prowers County Northern Parula - 1 female and 2 singing Northern Waterthrush north end of Lamar Community College grove, Prowers County Along with Mark Peterson and Glenn Walbek at Melody Tempel Grove, Bent County: we saw western Palm Warbler (1), Northern Parula (1 singing), American Redstarts (3), Northern Waterthrush (4), Veery (1), Broad-winged Hawk (2), White-winged Dove (1), probably others things. At Hasty Campground, Bent County: male Nashville Warbler, singing White-winged Dove, family of Eastern Bluebirds. At Van's Grove, Bent County: female Black-and-white Warbler (also present on 5/9). Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1171948067.1745572.1431304143596.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] PIRATIC FLYCATCHER in Western Kansas 5/8
There appears to be a PIRATIC FLYCATCHER at Scott Lake State Park, in Western Kansas. This is about 2.5 hours (137 miles from Lamar), since a lot of birders will be in Lamar over the weekend, this might be a good detour. The bird was seen on the north side of the lake, right after the waterfall, and just before you drive over the creek. It was in some cottonwoods/willows. Photos are on the ABA Rare Bird Alert facebook page. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/665662228.3772877.1431132008677.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo City Park 5/8
Gene R, Phil G, and I birded for a little while in Pueblo City Park, below the down pour started. Highlights were: Broad-winged Hawk (adult), pair of Mississippi Kites, Green Heron, and Eastern Kingbird. A few Yellow-rumped Warblers, were the only warblers we could find. We attempted to bird in Rock Canyon, though the down pour was too much. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1778340061.3347046.1431096398745.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak -- El Paso Co. 5/3
Kara Carragher, Bill Maynard, and I birded Hanson Nature Area in Fountain (which is Area 7 - West in e-bird) early this morning. Most of birding was on the West side of Fountain Creek. The best bird was a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, with two or more male Black-headed Grosbeaks, also seen in this area was a Dusky Flycatcher, Lazuli Buntings, Yellow, Orange-crowned, and Yellow-rumped Warblers. There were less birds in this area today, as what Kara and Dan saw yesterday, in the same area. Good birding, Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/429342889.735835.1430675187259.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] VAUX'S SWIFT -- Pueblo County 4/28
This morning around 7:17am I photographed a swift along the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam, west of the Cottonwood Picnic Area on the south side of the River. The bird was flying with swallows (mostly Violet-greens). I felt like the bird wasn't a Chimney Swift while watching it. I was able to get four photos. Chris Wood from Cornell (e-bird) has looked at the photos, and is good with this bird being a VAUX'S SWIFT (which would be Colorado's 1st State Record)! Photos can be seen on my flickr site. https://www.flickr.com/photos/brandonsbirdphotos/ I have no clue, if the bird is still around, the swallows were getting higher up. Maybe it is worth looking early tomorrow morning, though I don't know if it is worth coming to try to find it or not. No other birders were around, when I was seeing it for a few minutes, before it disappeared. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/705716761.7489011.1430240467329.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Northern Parula -- Pueblo 4/24
Around 7am, I saw a Northern Parula in the first group of Yellow-rumped Warblers I looked at, in the eastern part of the Osprey Picnic Area, in Rock Canyon, below Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo County). I thought, this might be a start to more rarities, though, I didn't find much else, except for an Orange-crowned Warbler. Unfortunately, the Parula wasn't re-found later, though probably still around somewhere. This bird was way high in the trees, I spotted it, because of its small size, compared with the Yellow-rumped Warblers. I didn't hear it sing or call. Good luck looking over the Yellow-rumped Warblers this weekend, I'm sure there will be things with them, if you are in the right spot at the right time. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/728043339.4639900.1429901156782.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pueblo birds, new arrivals 4/22
I saw some nice birds around Pueblo this morning. In the Osprey Picnic Area, in Rock Canyon, below Pueblo Reservoir dam: highlights were: Clay-colored Sparrow (early date for the Pueblo Bird Checklist Area), Eastern Phoebe (singing), Black Phoebe (singing), lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers, a Lincoln's Sparrow, several House Wrens. At Pueblo Reservoir, the Red-necked Grebe continues off Sailboard launching area. At North Picnic Road, with a small flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers, there was an Orange-crowned Warbler, a Chipping Sparrow, and Gray-headed Junco. On the shore in the weeds, one Semipalmated Sandpiper, two Western Sandpipers, and several Least Sandpipers. Yesterday, this location had a Willet. Seems like a new shorebird has been here daily of late. Other birders roaming around this morning at Pueblo Reservoir, saw a Western Kingbird, a Great and several Snowy Egrets, Peregrine Falcon, White-faced Ibis. A pretty birdy morning, before the wind came up. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/364405139.2715808.1429729370329.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe & Bullock's Oriole Pueblo 4/19
This afternoon, Margie Joy and I saw the brightly colored Red-necked Grebe, look east from North Picnic Road, near the north shore. I assume this is the same bird I saw on 12-13 April from Sailboard launching area. Shorebirds continue to move in and out of the grassy areas at North Picnic Road at Pueblo Reservoir. In the last few days, the list of species of shorebirds follow: Marbled Godwit (up to 3), American Avocets, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Western, Least, and Baird's Sandpipers, Wilson's Snipe, a Semipalmated Plover (that Pearle and Clif photographed yesterday evening), and Killdeer. This is a pretty good list for Pueblo Reservoir. Hopefully more species to come. While looking for a Cattle Egret (which I couldn't re-find), below Pueblo Reservoir dam, late this afternoon, a male Bullock's Oriole was in a tree, near the wooded footbridge, by Snakeskin Picnic Area. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/48014067.7598699.1429489769271.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Condor at Mesa Verde
This is what Tony Leukering told me for the Colorado Birds Records Committee, I don't know the official rules. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: Joyce Takamine To: cobirds Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:18 PM Subject: [cobirds] Condor at Mesa Verde Brandon Percival posted at WSBN that the bird in question is not countablesince it was released from the San Diego Zoo two years ago. Joyce TakamineBoulder-- -- 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/679385312.6633429.1429309729169.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Shorebirds at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 4/17
Hi all, Since shorebirds are hard to find usually at Pueblo Reservoir, I was quite surprised to see the following this morning: 15 American Avocets, 8 Greater Yellowlegs, 5 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Least Sandpipers, 1 Baird's Sandpiper, 4 Wilson's Snipe, and Killdeer. All of these except the Avocets were in the grassy areas of North Picnic Road on the North Side of Pueblo Reservoir (also here, there were a couple of Savannah Sparrows.) The Avocets were at pool below the dam. Other things today, were a male Broad-tailed Hummingbird flying by at South Shore Marina, and an Evening Grosbeak at the South Shore Marina headquarters building. Below the dam in Rock Canyon, the Ash-throated Flycatcher that I saw a few days ago, is still around (where they breed usually), plus House Wrens singing, quite a few Yellow-rumped Warblers, and all six species of commonly occurring Colorado swallows. Good birding, Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/237607357.6543835.1429306314277.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Below Two Buttes Res. dam, Baca Co. (no access this spring)
This is from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer in Baca County from the CFO Facebook, since not everyone sees this page, this probably needs to be posted on cobirds too: Just a heads up from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Work to repair flood damage at the Black Hole portion of Two Buttes State Wildlife Area has begun. The north side of the Black Hole will be closed to all activity until work has been completed. Access to the south side is available from the parking lot on the south side of the dam. Updates will be provided once the area is re-opened. Likely to be back open in June or after. This will alter some birding plans for birders heading to SE Colorado this spring, I'm sure. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1431533966.4346776.1429109456482.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] COMMON BLACK-HAWK -- Cottonwood Canyon, Las Animas/Baca 4/13
The VENT grouse tour led by Brian Gibbons and Michael O'Brien photographed a juvenile COMMON BLACK-HAWK at the main picnic/camping area of Cottonwood Canyon, in Las Animas/Baca Counties this afternoon. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/709317395.2726690.1428967709004.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] No Vermilion Flycatcher this morning 4/6
Lots of birders looking all morning, though as far as I know, the male Vermilion Flycatcher hasn't been seen, below Pueblo Reservoir dam. This species isn't great at staying, so I'm not too surprised. If it turns up again, I'll be sure to report. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/683942659.558227.1428345573155.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
