[cobirds] Staying at Home
I have been a safety professional for about 25 years, and recently transitioned to working in the healthcare industry as a safety professional. I would agree with all of the statements urging being very conservative when it comes to travel for the time being. I understand that means missing spring migration, but any exposure at this juncture is really not acceptable. I would also agree with the sentiment that posting about birds that are likely to make people take risks in going to see them is not advisable. Personally, I would go so far as to say that this google groups list should be suspended until all shelter in place orders have been lifted. Telling people about the location of interesting birds will only serve to motivate people to travel to those locations to try to see them. Unfortunately, as some people have pointed out, the chances of a traffic crash or other situations where you find yourself exposed to people cannot be completely eliminated when you are out birding. The only way to truly eliminate the risk is to just stay at home. Please do not find yourself going to local hotspots to go birding. I know we may all think that we can self isolate, but you still have to potentially interact with other people and the chances of spreading the virus right now are just too high. Remember, it’s not just about your own personal exposure, it’s also about being a potential vector for spreading the virus to others. Thanks, Chris Goulart Aurora, Colorado 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/44198146-201E-4AE1-97B8-E29D6F64CE93%40comcast.net.
Re: [cobirds] Re: PF Goose update, Weld
Wondering if there is any information about the Pink Footed Goose? From the most recent posting it appears it hasn’t been seen yet today. -- 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/5447b9bb-6d27-4b3c-a044-fd2250af57c3%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe - Cherry Creek State Park
Observed a Red-necked Grebe at Cherry Creek State Park in Arapahoe County at 04:00 today. It was swimming in the south side of the reservoir near the marina. Chris Goulart Aurora 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/df1d6d20-4605-4fdd-8dc8-4d3b3942d85d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Kingbird
Phone by Renée Casias at Rose pond in Chico Basin Ranch on the south side of the pond in the open wet fields. Pictures have been taken. -- 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/ae18e9f5-7fce-47f5-bd86-e4816be20b05%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pair of Mississippi Kites over Downtown Denver (Denver County)
This afternoon while leaving the office I observed a single raptor the size and shape of a Mississippi Kite circle over a building at the end of Delgany St. by Cherry Creek. I moved quickly to the end of the street to find a view that was not obscured by any buildings and was able to relocate the bird. It was a single individual flying about 100 feet off the ground in a circular pattern. The bird had pointed wing tips, a tail with a shallow "V", and was white on the body with black wing and tail tips. The bird began to ascend and was joined by ANOTHER one. I watched for about 5 minutes as they circled in unison and eventually disappeared from view. The size, shape, color, and style of flying were all consistent with Mississippi Kites I have observed in South Eastern Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. I they appeared to move to the South West, but since I did not have binoculars with me I cannot say for sure which direction they went. I realize this is an unusual sighting and that the chances of relocating the pair is remote, but this is too notable of an event for me to not make a record on the list. Chris Goulart Aurora, 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/6a5867e5-63db-4deb-82e1-3e3ecdbd9f65%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Breaking news. The Associated Press is reporting that Trump will be issuing an executive order
The associate of Chris President Trump has issued executive order to officially change the national bird from the bald eagle to the Rhode Island Red Rooster. According to a source with the knowledge of president trumps decision the change was initiated yesterday.Edward Norton Smith, renowned presidential historian, was quoted as saying " President Trump seems hellbent to leave his mark on history as early as possible. Changing the national symbol from the eagle to the Rhode Island red will certainly accomplish this". Experts agree that the road island red is in an usual choice for a national bird, but also agree that it is in keeping with trumps America first policies. The problem with the bald eagle is in Canada in large numbers as well as the United States. Whereas the Rhode Island red is a breed of chicken developed exclusively in the United States. Unlike other legislative agenda items for the trumpet ministration, changing the national symbol can be accomplished by executive order. -- 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/96d7fb4a-ed7a-4460-b8bf-f5873b44ab48%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Northern Shrike and Lesser Black-Backed Gull, Larimer county.
While scouting for an Audubon Master Birder alumni trip in December I found a Northern Shrike and a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Fossil Creek Reservoir in Fort Collins. They were located on the far east side of the reservoir along the frontage road to I-25. Chris Goulart Aurora, Colorado -- 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/15260ec0-ec03-47bd-a095-1113fe33b014%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Little blue heron, yes and green heron too. In Boulder
The little blue heron is present at the same location in North West Longmont as yesterday. Working the west and north sides of the island. As an added treat the green heron is also present and making itself available for viewing. -- 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/693b460b-a6b3-4237-88d6-952e3914875e%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Eastern Arapahoe County
Yesterday I birded for a few hours in the far-east part of Arapahoe County around Byers, Deer Trail and Peoria. I was struck by the number of Loggerhead Shrikes that I observed with a conservative count of about 30. However, there were probably more as I found many of them in pairs. Raptors were observed in good numbers too. A M/F pair of Prairie Merlins were found at Richmil Ranch Open Space. Also observed were 7 harriers, a kettle of about 20 Turkey Vultures, a Sharp-shinned Hawk, 4 Red-tailed Hawks, 1 Ferruginous Hawk, one Prairie Falcon, 6 Kestrels, and 2 Great-horned Owls. Seeing an early Swainson's Hawk and a late Rough-legged Hawk were pretty cool as well. Between the raptors and shrikes, the rodents don't stand a chance. Chris Goulart Aurora, 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/882f5372-1627-4bbc-8d1d-5c17aea208b1%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lark Bunting to be replaced as official State bird of Colorado
In a widely anticipated move, the Colorado state legislature's Committee on Natural Resources decided along a party line vote to replace the Lark Bunting as the official State Bird. The new state bird will be the Eurasian collared-Dove. According to committee chair woman Lisa Green, The change was necessitated due to the dwindling population of Lark buntings (much like the declining number of native Coloradoans). The aggressive expansion of the Eurasian collared Dove has made it an ideal candidate to replace the Lark Bunting. According to Miss Green "the Eurasian collared Dove represent everything that is good about the state of Colorado". It is highly aggressive, moves into new territory without much thought of the previous occupant, and is generally taking over every square inch of territory that it finds." All official documents and references to the Lark Bunting our anticipated to be removed by the end of this month. Chris Goulart Aurora Colorado -- 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/d9ed4997-7875-49d1-9547-d5885a9cef06%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes Summit County
Visited a few of the Mountain Lakes today. Found lakes near Georgetown, Empire, and Idaho Springs almost completely frozen. Went up to Summit County and found lots of open water. In the Silverthorne area most of the ponds near the Blue River were open. One one of the ponds I was able to locate about 100 American Wigeon, 10 Mallards, 55 Ring-necked Ducks, 30 Lesser Scaup, 20 Gadwall, and 45 Green-winged Teal. The prize was 4 Barrow's Goldeneyes (2 males and 2 females). Most of the male ducks are in, or nearly in, breeding plumage, making the identifications much easier than a month ago. At the Silverthorne Waste Water Treatment Plant, diversity was a bit lower and numbers were modest. However, a "tardy" flock of about 30 Yellow-rumped Warblers was a bit of a surprise. Chris Goulart Aurora, 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/f5880a83-79d1-47de-9728-01e674f039a5%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chat field Morning
Several people have been looking for the Turnstone since about 830 this morning. It has not reappeared -- 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/612e28b6-c850-4afd-b101-d9906f4b5f22%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Breeding Sandhill Cranes in Colorado (Rio Blanco County)
On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 4:13:46 PM UTC-6, Chris Goulart wrote: > > While driving through the Flat Tops Wilderness are we saw four Sandhill > Cranes, two adults and two juveniles. They were located in a field 4.5 > miles east of Meeker, CO in Rio Blanco County. > > Chris Goulart > Aurora, co > Driving.. not drinking (stupid auto-correct) -- 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/f18b6901-fbd0-44fa-89e0-a04ae7408c1a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Breeding Sandhill Cranes in Colorado (Rio Blanco County)
While drinking through the Flat Tops Wilderness are we saw four Sandhill Cranes, two adults and two juveniles. They were located in a field 4.5 miles east of Meeker, CO in Rio Blanco County. Chris Goulart Aurora, 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/b5d7b190-41bc-4018-8f15-c24859351f67%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Interesting Birds in Jackson County
On Saturday at 05:00 AM, a group of intrepid birders departed from the Fort Collins Marriott for a trip to Jackson County for a fun day of birding on a DFO Sponsored trip. In addition to being a fun day, it was also a very full day (over 16 hours total). We observed a total of 96 species and numerous interesting mammals. Highlights included three GREATER SAGE-GROUSE on County Road 7 just south of County Road 6, three VEERY on County Road 30 near the Michigan River, a singing NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH also on County Road 30 a little north of the VEERY, a minimum of 20 SAGE THRASHERS observed at various locations, a wet meadow with 10 SORA calling on County Road 12W, a BANK SWALLOW Colony on Jackson County Road 6 Near Cowdrey. We also managed to find a single PINE GROSBEAK at the Colorado State Forest Moose Visitor's Center and a RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD and FOX SPARROW were nice additions on Cameron Pass. Despite duck and grebe numbers being down significantly we still managed 12 species of breeding duck and 3 species of breeding grebes. We also managed to see goodly numbers of BIGHORN SHEEP, MULE DEER, and three MOOSE. Although we missed a few of the target birds we still had a great day and fully enjoyed the hospitality of Jackson County. Chris Goulart Aurora Colorado cgoulart...@comcast.net -- 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/6e443093-a76d-4d28-a4c8-3266b1549f86%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo Still Present at Barr Lake
I went to Barr Lake for the dawn chorus and had over 60 species. The WHITE-EYED VIREO was in the previously reported location, about 50 yards North of the pedestrian bridge on the lake side of the path. It was actively singing and foraging giving very good looks. Also present were BULLOCK's ORIOLES, LINCOLN's SPARROWS, YELLOW WARBLERS, and at least 50 HOUSE WRENS. On the back-side of Barr Lake in the Marshes near the I-76 Frontage Road I found YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRDS, MARSH WRENS, and numerous GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES. At the RMBO Offices a juvenile BALD EAGLE and great views of the OSPREYS were very welcome. -- 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/2c0161c4-95b2-4f9a-84ff-4ae6123cd8b7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: White-eyed Vireo Still Present at Barr Lake
Barr Lake is in Adams County On Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 9:42:27 AM UTC-6, Chris Goulart wrote: > > I went to Barr Lake for the dawn chorus and had over 60 species. The > WHITE-EYED VIREO was in the previously reported location, about 50 yards > North of the pedestrian bridge on the lake side of the path. It was > actively singing and foraging giving very good looks. Also present were > BULLOCK's ORIOLES, LINCOLN's SPARROWS, YELLOW WARBLERS, and at least 50 > HOUSE WRENS. On the back-side of Barr Lake in the Marshes near the I-76 > Frontage Road I found YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRDS, MARSH WRENS, and numerous > GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES. At the RMBO Offices a juvenile BALD EAGLE and great > views of the OSPREYS were very welcome. > Chris Goulart Aurora, 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/8769d092-bb5e-4e48-bd1b-fd1ad4293e6d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] DIA Raptor Alley Denver/Adams County
Today a number of Audubon Society of Greater Denver Master Student Graduates, Mentors and one "almost" Graduate went birding in the DIA Owl/Raptor Loop with a stop at Barr Lake. Among the highlights were 18 Red-tailed Hawks,7 American Kestrels 6 Ferruginous Hawks, 6 Bald Eagles, 2 Prairie Falcons, 2 Harriers, 1 Great-horned Owl, , and thousands of Canada Geese. At Barr Lake we observed a significant number of Canada Geese, Ring-billed and Herring Gulls, Common Goldeneyes, Lesser Scaup, Common Mergansers, Northern Pintails, and the highlight, two Lesser Black-backed Gulls on the ice on the North East side of the lake near the Boat Ramp. The best part of the trip, without a doubt, the nearly 60 degrees of sunshine and great company enjoyed by all... -- 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/a8e58298-3221-4af4-969e-8370986b27bb%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rocky Mountains arsenal swamp sparrow yes black scoter no Adams County
Following Doug's posting yesterday I decided to make a try for the black Scoter and Swamp Sparrow today. The Swamp sparrow had moved over to the south east side of Lake Mary. This lake is immediately adjacent to Lake Ladora, the sparrow is hanging out near the closed bridge, and was seen in one of the younger cottonwoods. Chris Goulart, Aurora, Colorado Sent from Chris Goulart's 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/E152B048-4694-4546-9140-2BB2D760E922%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Adams County Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) and Larimer County Brant ( Branta bernicla)!!!
Myself and Jack Bellomo were able to observe both the Adam's County Red Phalarope and the Larimer County Brant. The phalarope was in the previously described location working the shoreline closest to road. When we arrived quite a few birders were present and the bird gave great looks. A White-Faced Ibis, Ferruginous Hawk, and fly-over Norther Harrier made the experience even nicer. We then traveled to the Loveland location of the Brant which was observed on Hout's Reservior from the parking lot at the end of Medford Drive. The bird is obviously in the company of a Canada Goose and was joined in the reservoir by at least 20 Western Grebes, a Common Merganser, 9 Franklin's Gulls and probably 8-10 Lesser Scaups. Both were good finds and were very easy to locate and identify. Chris Goulart, Aurora, 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/af9996df-cfb3-4be7-a5a9-4e05ef1c6583%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Rusty Black Birds, Pelicans, Bald Eagles, and Other Goodies in Adams County
Today I stopped at the 1-76/Platte River trail in Adams County to try to refind the Rusty Blackbirds. It took a bit of searching but I did finally locate them right underneath the pedestrian bridge crossing the Platte River just north of I-76. The birds flew underneath the bridge and headed a bit further north up the river. I counted a total of 11 RUBB. However, these weren't the most surprising birds of the day. A pair of White Pelicans were lounging the in the shallows along with well over 500 various and assorted ducks. Other notable birds included a male kingfisher, two bald eagles, a pair of killdeer, and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes. Duck diversity was excellent and a few song birds were even present. All in all, not a bad way to spend an hour before work this morning. Chris Goulart Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/5quG65Oq7zIJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon Continues at Centennial Park, Canon City, Fremont County, CO
I also ventured to Canon City to try to find the aforementioned Eurasian Wigeon. I tried many of the ponds around the area including the area where it was originally found. Stopped by Centennial Park where I encountered a wide assortment of waterfowl of various types. As the sun was setting the number of American Wigeon in the park easily topped 300, but the Eurasian Wigeon proved fairly easy to find. Numerous other domesticated and quasi-domesticated ducks, geese, and swans were also present, including some pretty weird looking things. No sapsuckers were found, but a Golden Crowned Kinglet, several Song Sparrows, and a Pine Siskin were nice finds in the immediate vicinity. Good Birding. Chris Goulart -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/IlffXeErFlYJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Acronyms
I moved to Colorado in late spring and have been a subscriber to this list for a little over 3 months now. I am trying my best to learn the birds, birding areas, and geography. However, the use of acronyms on this list is by far the most difficult part. Is there any type of glossary or other resource that a recent transplant could use to aid in the translation? Thanks Chris Goulart Aurora -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
