Re: [cobirds] Western Gull - Douglas (Jefferson) County - back at marina sandspit 8:00pm 6/1
Sorry, posting from my phone I didn't notice that my signature was not attached.Great find Glenn! I have posted a few of my pics - daveabirding.blogspot.com David Alcock Broomfield, CO On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 8:10 PM, daveabird...@gmail.com daveabird...@gmail.com wrote: After watching the Western Gull fly east from the North entrance swim beach at 7:30 I headed back to the marina and confirmed that the gull had settled back on that side of the lake. At the moment it is on the east side directly north from the east edge of the car parking lot for the boat launch. Thanks to all who provided updates through the day and good luck for those coming out tomorrow. -- 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. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
[cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler - Gregory Canyon - Boulder County
Hi all, On an early afternoon I headed up for a couple of hours at Gregory Canyon. I started looking along the entrance road when another birder (Pete) indicated he was hoping to refind a Black-throated Gray Warbler this morning. I am not sure if he did refind the bird, but I did see, and photograph it around six pm. It was just south of the entrance road, in the most open area between the turnoff and the roundabout at the trail head. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
[cobirds] Jefferson County - Red Rocks and Lair of the Bear - 4/30/11
Hi Folks, Just got out of the chilly breeze this morning. A stop at RRTP yielded a good list of species, including the Curve-billed Thrasher (twice) and White-throated Sparrow. A couple birding said they had had the Harris's Sparrow as well, but I failed to relocate it after my stop inside for much needed coffee. Very cool that these birds just continue on and on Later I headed up the canyon to Lair of the Bear Park, and walked up on a Broad-winged Hawk perched just off the trail. It flushed and repositioned twice more along my path, before a Red-tail decided it had had enough and chased the Broad-winged off to the east. Pics from the morning will be posted to my blog at some point in the not too distant future. Good birding! -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
[cobirds] White-faced Ibis - Standley Lake - Jefferson County
After a quiet lunch at Standley Lake I was treated to a last minute sight of 2 dozen White-faced Ibis elevating above the lake. Nice flight silhouette comparison with the Cormorants at the lake. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
[cobirds] Another aberrant duck (03/06) - Clear Creek past I70 - Jefferson County
Coincidentally to, or perhaps as a result of, all the thought provoking discussion of ducks, hybrid ducks, and their plumages last week I happened to notice a Mallard that wasn't quite right on Saturday morning. The bird was swimming with a few other Mallards just south of the trail, right where the Rusty Blackbirds hung out last year. (No Rustys BTW). The head, neck ring (strong but incomplete), and breast all seemed good for an adult male Mallard. The back and underside were mostly covered in brown feathers edged in creamy-buff - with the back appearing more uniform than the undersides. Scapulars seemed all Mallard to me, thanks to everyone that have chimed in on the detailed email string for the Mallard - Black Duck discussion. My guess is this was some kind of an incomplete or delayed molt. That seems the most likely scenario, but finding it smack-dab in the middle of alternate plumage would seem the least likely time to have an early or late molter, unless it was an incomplete molt that had been abandoned. If anyone has a chance to take a look at the pictures I got of this bird and would like to reply directly to confirm or contradict that idea I would welcome the response. http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/2011/03/duck-of-different-color.html Thanks, -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
[cobirds] Cinnamon Teal - Lower Church Lake - Jefferson County
Waterfowl numbers were on the rise at Lower Church Lake this morning, and included a pair of Cinnamon Teal. That was a first of season for me and the earliest I have seen them in the area. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
[cobirds] Standley Lake - Jefferson County
On my drive west on 88th to check the effect of the wind on the ice at Standley Lake today I wasn't surprised, but was still pleased to see a Bald Eagle flying motionless in the gale, right overhead. I was surprised, and even more pleased to see a Double-crested Cormorant fighting the wind in the same spot on my way back. FOS for me. The rookery has been quiet since I started checking the past few weeks, but it looks like that may be changing. The bird was aimed straight for it, and not making good time at all. As for the ice which had been covering most of the surface on Tuesday, it has all been pushed to a narrow sliver on the eastern shore...which wasn't a surprise at all. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
Re: [cobirds] FOY ears on nest
Must be that time of year. I noticed a pair of tufts on the nest located just to the SW of the corner of 120th and Federal this afternoon. On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 5:16 PM, Charles Hundertmark cahm...@q.com wrote: The highlight of an otherwise unspectacular day birding Saturday was a FOY Great Horned Owl on the nest on the southeast side of I-76. At 65 mph it was hard to pinpoint the location - somewhere east of the 88th St exit. The only other surprise was a Mountain Chickadee at Barr Lake SP. Chuck Hundertmark 2546 Lake Meadow Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 Phone/fax: 303-604-0531 Cell: 720-771-8659 cahm...@q.com -- 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.comcobirds%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
[cobirds] Black Scoter - Baseline Res - Boulder County
I was finally able to bring myself, my scope, and the female/imm. Black Scoter into alignment this morning at Baseline Res. The bird was in the NE area of the reservoir, up towards the remaining ice, but best visible from the SW corner along Cherryvale Rd when I was scanning at about 10:30. The water has really opened back up over the past couple of days and is now roughly 80% ice free. Good -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@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.
[cobirds] Iceland Gull - Cherry Creek Reservoir - present again today
The Iceland Gull was present again this morning in the general area of the marina. Myself and five others had good looks at the bird, as it alternated between the re-emerging sandspit and open water straight out from the end of the west fisherman's pier. We were also able to relocate one of the Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and had the Say's Phoebe visit us just north of the marina boat storage area. Many thanks to all who have been providing updates, -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@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.
[cobirds] Pacific Loon, Baseline Reservoir, Boulder County
I observed three loons this morning from the SE point overlooking Baseline Res. (Accessed from the dogpark open space on Baseline Rd). Two were clearly Common Loons, but the third was smaller and from a distance had a lighter head.As they approached my position, finally coming well within 50 yds, the parallel vertical dark gray stripes on the sides of its neck became obvious, setting off its light gray back of neck and head. Very cool to have the three approach that close - kicking myself that while scope and camera were on hand and set up, the memory card was back in the truck. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@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.
Re: [cobirds] Light morph Ferruginous Hawk rather than Gyrfalcon?
Hi Paula, Yesterday afternoon around 5:30 I had a large, very light Ferruginous on the ground just west of S. 100th St., across from Mary's Lake outside Broomfield. I took some horribly backlit pictures, and will post at least one on my daveabirding http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ blog - not much to look at but they do show the feathered legs, and white head with the dark line. Whether or not it was the same individual they are sharp looking birds. Dave On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Paula Hansley redstart.pa...@gmail.comwrote: CObirders, I came home to check the possible Gyrfalcon in my hawk books. Unfortunately, I did not see the bird fly to be able to see the shape of the wings. After looking at many pictures, I decided that it could be a very light morph Ferruginous Hawk. My impression at first, however, was of a bird with an almost white head and a faint dark line above the eye. The body was hefty (bulky), suggesting a Ferruginous, rather than a large falcon. The breast was white with only the faintest of markings on the belly (suggestive of a white-morph Ferruginous). I did not see if the legs were feathered, because I was told to move my car (it was blocking a school driveway) before I could see them. I hope someone else sees it, for it is a beautiful bird! Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcobirds%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@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.
Re: [cobirds] Sandhill crane Boulder county
Hi, After seeing the report that the Sandhill was still present early this morning I decided to head over myself to see if I could relocate it. True to the directions the juv. Sandhill Crane was feeding in the wheat field. I was afraid it was going to leave just as I spotted it, because just as I pulled to a stop a N. Harrier headed low across the field directly towards the Crane. To my relief the two birds largley ignored one another. A few minutes and some poor photos later another bird spooked the Crane. I kept the crane in frame as it flew, and then tried to ID the culprit who chased it off. From my impression and close looks at really bad pics it appears to have been a 3rd year Bald Eagle. I watched the two fly east and drop down behind the first group of trees to the east. After a few minutes I did see two large birds rise from that area, the presumable Sandhill heading SSE, possibly turning back towards the S as I lost it. Does anyone have experience with the frequency of Bald Eagles taking Sandhill Cranes in migration? Would other area species attempt to snack on prey that size? Has anyone else seen similar interactions with this bird? Thanks and good birding! Dave On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 8:36 PM, Suzi PLOOSTER sploos...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, The Sandhill Crane that Ruth Carol Cushman reported yesterday is still in the area. We observed it in the wheat stubble field west of the road into the South Teller Trailhead off east Arapahoe at approx 5:30 pm today. Suzi and Myron Plooster Lafayette CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcobirds%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@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.
[cobirds] Winter Wren? Singletree Trail - Superior, Boulder County
I am posing this as a question rather than a sighting with any great degree of certainty, if anyone could advise me on whether a Winter Wren has any degree of likelihood in Colorado in the first week of September, I would appreciate it. This afternoon at apx. 2:30 pm I was walking along the Singletree trail just SW of old Superior. From the trailhead heading west there is a good stretch of heavy brush on the right (north) side, then an old tailing hill, and immediately to the west a group of large cottonwoods. I was directly under those trees shooting photos of some Towhees and Doves out in the distance when I heard a rustling in the low groundcover at my feet. My impression was 100% mouse - it was making small moves out of sight, in thick vegetation 4-6 inches high, but its progress could be perceived as it moved around.I was completely surprised when a tiny Wren popped out almost at my feet. I didn't even attempt a photo, my lens was extended and focused way beyond something that close, and motion would have sent it back to cover even faster.I had 2-3 long seconds as it turned at my feet. My impression was an overall chocolate brown bird, with very limited markings. It gave a couple of short, exposed hopping moves at my feet, flew a short distance to the fallen trunk, and then dove to the larger shrubs beyond. It did not reemerge, and I did not pick up any notes or calls, (but firebombers are flying directly over the site repeatedly this afternoon). There is a dried creekbed to the north, but I am not aware of any open water near the site. I am going to try to relocate this afternoon, but was wondering if this was just completely out of line for this time of year. Any insight would be appreciated. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@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.
[cobirds] Peregrine Falcon just east of 93 on 128 - Boulder County
Not sure if it is a regular sight along that route or not, but it was perched on one of the large power pylon towers just north of 128, near the Greenbelt Plateau trailhead. Bird was spotted as I drove into work around 9:00 this morning. Kind of nice to see one at relative eye level rather than on the side of a rocky cliff in the distance. -- David Alcock Broomfield, CO http://daveabirding.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. 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?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
