[cobirds] CAPE MAY WARBLER still present
Seem in trees on both sides of Clear Creek near parking lot, east of I-70 Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado _ ( ' < // ) / "" -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CBC6DC68-BE45-4C3F-84D7-B64F878C84F1%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Denver Christmas Bird Count information
Denver CBC Compiler: Joey Kellner à SWDenverBirding at gmail.com On Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 12:10:07 PM UTC-7 vir...@comcast.net wrote: > Hello COBIRDers! > > > > The Denver CBC can ALWAYS use more eyes and ears (regardless of birder > skill level). See information below. > > > > Even if you cannot help out on the Denver CBC, *PLEASE* consider helping > out on a Christmas Bird Count (CBC) near you (or one further afield to > perhaps a new birding location for you). > > > > Joey. > > > > Joey Kellner > > Compiler - Denver CBC > > _ > > ( '< > > // ) > >/ "" > > *69th DENVER CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023* > > > > Count Leader/Compiler: Joey Kellner, swdenve...@gmail.com > > Feeder Coordinator: Joey Kellner – Feeder watchers, please send your list > of species and numbers of each species to the email above as soon as > possible after “Count Day”. > > > > All are encouraged to participate in the annual Denver Christmas Bird > Count (CBC) sponsored the National Audubon Society. > > > > *Fees: *None! So, no excuses! Come have a great time and help count > birds! Beginners and experts all welcome! > > > > After a day in the field, all participants are invited to attend the > compilation meeting to warm up, chat with other birders, and find out how > the count fared. It is a lot of fun. The compilation meeting will be at > approximately 5:00pm in the multipurpose room at the Chatfield State Park > headquarters (south side of the lake near the Heronry Overlook); *State > Parks vehicle entry pass required.* Please carpool if possible. > > > > The 15-mile diameter “count circle” is subdivided into 24 “count areas” > each with an Area Leader. To participate, please contact the Area Leader > (see below). If you would like to help in an area that still needs > additional observers call the Count Compiler. > > > > To prevent phone numbers and/or email addresses from being posted to > COBIRDS, please contact the Compiler (contact info above) for contact > information for all Area Leaders. > > > > *Area* *Number** and Location* *Area > Leader * > > 1. Red Rocks ParkGregg Goodrich > > 2. Lower Bear CreekScott Somershoe > > 2A.Bear Creek Lake Park Cyndy Johnson > > 3. Bow Mar/MarstonArt Hudak > > > > 4A.Lower South Platte - East Ed Holub > > 4B.Lower South Platte - West Glenn Walbek > > 5. Highline Ditch Nancy Crews > > > 6. Plum Creek Norm Erthal > > > 7A.Middle South Platte - WestSue Summers > > 7B.Middle South Platte - East Steve Stachowiak > > 8. Chatfield Reservoir Joey Kellner > > > 9. Upper South Platte * Jill Holden > > > 10.Lower Deer Creek (Chatfield Farms) Barbra Sobhani > > 11.Upper Deer Creek Paul Slingsby > > 12.Yegge Peak Cynthia Madsen > > 13.Doublehead Mountain Amy Davis > > 14.North Turkey Creek Ed Furlong > > 15.Indian Hills Dick Prickett > > > > 16.Upper Bear Creek Laura Steadman > > 17.Ken Caryl Ranch David Suddjian > > 18.Garrison Gate Leader Needed > > 19.Morrison/Willowbrook Chris Gilbert > > 20.Willow Creek Dale Pate > > > 21.Mount Lindo/Willow SpringsChris Sherry > > > > * To participate in this area, you must contact the area leader no later > than Monday, November 22. > > > > > > Below area numbers correspond with the area numbers above. > > > > > > > -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.goo
[cobirds] RED-NECKED GREBE South Platte Reservoir
Found by Dave Hill and the Tuesday Birders. This bird is in the NE corner and is on full BASIC plumage. Nice find! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado _ ( ' < // ) / "" -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/DB8DC06D-E21E-478C-BD31-E55B45313DE5%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Birding, eBird and eBird review(ers)
Time out everyone. First of all, Happy Holidays to everyone! We must have a LOT of newer birders in Colorado. I say this because “back in the day”, we went birding for the fun of it and we called each other with our good bird sightings. Sharing “our” good bird with others was enough “confirmation”, we did not need a “reviewer” to validate our birding abilities. Personally, when I find a bird that flags as rare, I document it such that an eBird reviewer (tomorrow, next year or next decade) will not need to contact me. I attach photographs, sound recordings and/or write a *detailed* description OF THE BIRD (not that is flying, or that it is perched on a twig, but exactly what it looked like and how it might have differed from “the picture in the book”). The description should be detailed enough that it stands the “test of time”. A future researcher maybe 100 or 200 years from now (that has no idea what your birding skill-set was like) can also review your evidence and determine you saw what you said you saw. Describe the *bird* *and* then eliminate similarly appearing species. THEN, and here’s the *MOST** important part*, DON’T LOOK BACK! Move forward, get out for the joy and fun of birding, not because you NEED reassurance that you are a good birder or to see your name in “lights”, but because birding is FUN! As for the number of eBird reviewers, these are volunteers and finding people that have the historical background of Colorado (and county) birds, bird identification skills, *a thick skin* and WANT to do review is difficult. In the past we’ve had reviewers that literally accepted just about EVERY bird (contrary to the evidence supplied)! I (and likely eBird) would want reviewers that can scrutinize a record, make sure a more common species was not misidentified and ensure the data is as good as possible and that sometimes means not confirming some sightings. Reviewers get burned out, some volunteering literally hundreds of hours a year doing eBird record and filter reviews. Please don’t get mad at the people reviewing your records, it helps no one. They get just as frustrated at us birders.* Birders that that don’t read the eBird rules* and submit then 30-mile-long checklists, or create a checklist that follows a trail through three habitats in the course of 5 hours, or attach a photo to the wrong species. It has GOT to be exhausting to be an eBird reviewer! How many times have you said, “Thank you” to an eBird reviewer? Then think how many times you’ve complained about them? They are doing the best they can, trust me, I know many of them. Better to just document the heck out of your rare bird, let the birding community know and *move on* to more birding fun! Happy Holidays and I hope everyone can get out and see great birds in the new year! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/9890905d-5a6e-4a96-bba5-69ea1d27ab12n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Denver CBC - Inital Tally 12/17
At this time the Denver CBC has 102 count day species (but not all Count Areas have reported). In addition, we have 7 Count Week birds (might be upgraded should the remainder of the Count Areas report): Northern Pintail Black Scoter Bonaparte's Gull Great Black-backed Gull Red-bellied Woodpecker Winter Wren White-throated Sparrow Bringing the total to 109 species AND 2 *NEW *birds never recorded in 67 years: Nashville Warbler Turkey Vulture For an initial tally grand total of 111 species. Big misses (at this time): Pine Siskin House Sparrow Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC _ ( '< // ) / "" -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/33c44017-f6a8-4a80-be4e-6da07e0d33efn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Need observers for the Denver Christmas Bird Count - Saturday, December 17th
Cobirders, The Denver Christmas Bird Count (Denver CBC) is almost upon us! Saturday, December 17th, 23 teams of birders will be searching for and counting as many bird species and individuals as possible in their areas. HOWEVER, some areas are in need of additional observers to help. As in any birding, the more eyes and ears, the better. Last year we had 118 people helping. This was DOWN from 163 in 2019. Currently, the Denver CBC needs additional eyes and ears in the following Count Areas (see below link to a map of the Count Areas and the announcement with contact information for that Count Area leader). Area 7A - Middle South Platte - Chatfield State Park, mostly between Waterton Bridge and Kingfisher Bridge. Will the Green-tailed Towhee still be near the Audubon Center? If so, it would only be the 13th time in 67 counts that one was seen! Area 10 - Lower Deer Creek (Chatfield Farms/Arboretum and lower Deer Creek Canyon) - This area has lots of riparian, prairie dog town, and some foothills birds. Area 14 - North Turkey Creek - This area needs one or two more volunteers willing to hike some hillsides in search of Dusky Grouse (we miss this bird most years)! Area 15 - Indian Hills - This area includes Mount Falcon Denver Mountain Park - LOTS of area to cover and should have plenty of foothills birds. Will early risers get a Northern Pygmy-Owl this year? Area 16 - Upper Bear Creek - Foothills hiking. Good exercise with ~4 miles of uphill and downhill hiking. The Area Leader states, "We usually get dippers at a local park which is a nice incentive!" Area 20 - Willow Creek - This is a LARGE urban area that contains Harriman Lake and Hine Lake! Other areas may want more people as well. Below is a link to the DFO Facebook post that contains the Count Area map and Area Leader contact info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfobirds/posts/5816027201791837/ We add a new bird to the count about every 3 years. The last new bird added after (67 years of counting) was in 2019 with the addition of Least Sandpiper! So, we are overdue for another "new" bird for the Count! Reports of Sedge Wren and White-winged Dove are intriguing! Hope the water remains partly open! Please consider helping out this year. If you are not free on the 17th, then PLEASE help out on one of the other Denver metro area Counts.or one (or more) further afield! Thank you for supporting "citizen science". Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Compiler - Denver CBC _ ( '< // ) / "" -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/001501d90b6f%24c1d90140%24458b03c0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] ARCTIC TERN still at Chatfield
First find by Frank Farrall yesterday. Flying out from the Marina Sandspit. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/6E6A8690-6147-4AE5-A751-8F9A45ECABAC%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Results of today's DFO "Big Sit!" at Chatfield Reservoir
Fifty people participated in today's Big Sit! at Chatfield. The weather was wonderful and we collectively recorded 56 species of birds in a single location in almost 14 hours! In addition to birders attending we had a few bicyclists (very interested in getting into birding), a family with a special needs son (he was really excited to see an American White Pelican through a scope), even a few VERY young, soon-to-be birders.someday! We kept track of species hourly and generated 13 checklists. The first checklist is a "complete" checklist with species and numbers of individuals. Subsequent checklists ONLY list new species for the day and/or new individuals not counted on prior checklists. Thus, the total number of individuals per species when summed up is correct in the trip report found at the link below. https://ebird.org/tripreport/79085 A thank you to all that attended today. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/003901d8dc56%24098f6400%241cae2c00%24%40comcast.net.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper
And just to stir the pot a bit, here photos taken by Mark Peterson of the same bird the previous day (when it was found), under very different lighting conditions (bright and sunny, vs my photo under overcast). https://photos.app.goo.gl/hZ68W3KL3ja64z1EA Again, thank you Mark! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 9:22:31 PM UTC-6 emcar...@gmail.com wrote: > Compare the Lake Henry bird to these photos of > Rock Sandpiper: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/312705731 > and Purple Sandpiper: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/433376671 > > In my opinion, its wing stripe looks better for Purple. But I have > basically no experience with either species. Like most of us, I'm waiting > for the experts to look at the photos. > > Evan Carlson > Pueblo > > On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 2:39 PM Joey Kellner wrote: > >> As for bill color, I defer to someone familiar with young Rock Sandpipers >> to determine if the extent and coloration is in the norm for that species >> or if this would indicate a Purple Sandpiper instead. >> >> Joey. >> >> Joey Kellner >> Littleton, Colorado >> >> On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote: >> >>> COBIRDERS, >>> >>> >>> >>> I’ve attached a number of photos showing different views/angles of the >>> PURPLE/ROCK SANDPIPER. The very pale underwings and thick, white >>> upperwing seem consistent with Rock Sandpiper (however I do not know >>> about immature plumages of Purple Sandpiper). The bill and leg color >>> and the overall face pattern look better for Purple Sandpiper. >>> >>> >>> >>> Purple Sandpiper is more likely distribution-wise, but “birds have >>> wings”. >>> >>> >>> >>> Perhaps someone can forward the below link to Paul Lehmann since he has >>> extensive experience with Rock Sandpipers in juv. and imm. Plumages. >>> >>> >>> >>> Below is the link…you all can view and consult various references. >>> >>> >>> >>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S120137387 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Joey Kellner >>> >>> Littleton, Colorado >>> >>> >>> >>>Y >>> >>> (oo) >>> >>>) )_ >>> >>> ( (( '< >>> >>>) ) // ) >>> >>> ( ( / "" >>> >>> ) ) >>> >>>( ( >>> >>> v >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> > -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "Colorado Birds" group. >> To post to this group, send email to cob...@googlegroups.com >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en >> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. >> Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate >> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ >> --- >> 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+u...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c9d2ac82-15fa-4b6e-bb8f-f56141e1b786n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c9d2ac82-15fa-4b6e-bb8f-f56141e1b786n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> > -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/82c91754-6b01-4f33-8b1e-74043b49b50bn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: The Big Sit! - Sunday, October 9 - Chatfield State Park
Just a last minute plug for tomorrow's (Sunday's) Big Sit! at Chatfield Reservoir! Come for an hour or all day! Chatfield has many great birding opportunities that you can take advantage of either before or after coming to see what the Big Sit! is all about. Weather is supposed to be great! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 8:06:34 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote: > Hello COBIRDERS! > > Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some > leisure birding at a Big Sit? > > What is a "Big Sit" you ask? > > > > Well, a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in > both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the > difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area > whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot > diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in > the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting > there are a number of Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! > > > > The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once > again sponsor and I will host *"The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park > next Sunday,* *October 9th.* This will be the 18th year > (non-consecutive, due to covid) for this fun and frivolous event. It is > open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to > dusk, > come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. > > > > In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every > hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. > > > > "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the > east side of the reservoir. A park map is at the entrance stations. Come > and help find a few birds! > > > > Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry > overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, > water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado > Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or > shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for > once! > > > > If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The > details and rules can be found at: https://www.thebigsit.org > > > > Hope to see you all there! > > > > Joey. > > > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > > > -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/adb36258-91e4-4e4d-9b22-82202a813c63n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Lake Henry Sandpiper - Shout out
COBirders, I'd like to take a few moments of your time to express my gratitude to the finder of this bird, Mark Peterson. Mark was the observant birder that found this bird hiding among the rocks on the east side of Lake Henry yesterday. Mark knew right away that this was going to be a good bird. Because of his astute observation and getting word out, many of use got to see this bird today and hopefully more will see it in the coming days. Whether this bird is a western Rock Sandpiper blown inland from the huge storm in the Bering Sea a month ago or an eastern Purple Sandpiper blown way off course from eastern Canada's largest-to-date hurricane a month ago, it is a great bird to be seen in Colorado. While it's ID continues to be debated, we owe Mark Peterson a big "Thank you!" for finding, recognizing and notifying the birding community to a great bird. Thanks Mark! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/034001d8dac3%24ca7012d0%245f503870%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper
As for bill color, I defer to someone familiar with young Rock Sandpipers to determine if the extent and coloration is in the norm for that species or if this would indicate a Purple Sandpiper instead. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote: > COBIRDERS, > > > > I’ve attached a number of photos showing different views/angles of the > PURPLE/ROCK SANDPIPER. The very pale underwings and thick, white > upperwing seem consistent with Rock Sandpiper (however I do not know > about immature plumages of Purple Sandpiper). The bill and leg color and > the overall face pattern look better for Purple Sandpiper. > > > > Purple Sandpiper is more likely distribution-wise, but “birds have wings”. > > > > Perhaps someone can forward the below link to Paul Lehmann since he has > extensive experience with Rock Sandpipers in juv. and imm. Plumages. > > > > Below is the link…you all can view and consult various references. > > > > https://ebird.org/checklist/S120137387 > > > > > > Joey Kellner > > Littleton, Colorado > > > >Y > > (oo) > >) )_ > > ( (( '< > >) ) // ) > > ( ( / "" > > ) ) > >( ( > > v > > > > > -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/c9d2ac82-15fa-4b6e-bb8f-f56141e1b786n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Lake Henry sandpiper
COBIRDERS, I've attached a number of photos showing different views/angles of the PURPLE/ROCK SANDPIPER. The very pale underwings and thick, white upperwing seem consistent with Rock Sandpiper (however I do not know about immature plumages of Purple Sandpiper). The bill and leg color and the overall face pattern look better for Purple Sandpiper. Purple Sandpiper is more likely distribution-wise, but "birds have wings". Perhaps someone can forward the below link to Paul Lehmann since he has extensive experience with Rock Sandpipers in juv. and imm. Plumages. Below is the link.you all can view and consult various references. https://ebird.org/checklist/S120137387 Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Y (oo) ) )_ ( (( '< ) ) // ) ( ( / "" ) ) ( ( v -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/01a201d8da89%24cdf2b640%2469d822c0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] The Big Sit! - Sunday, October 9 - Chatfield State Park
Hello COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well, a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are a number of Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 9th. This will be the 18th year (non-consecutive, due to covid) for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. A park map is at the entrance stations. Come and help find a few birds! Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: https://www.thebigsit.org Hope to see you all there! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/003d01d8d6cc%24b460b9e0%241d222da0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: SE CO 9/24
Nice job, Luke! Thanks for keeping us all updated on what's happening. :-) Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 12:54:55 PM UTC-6 pheneg...@gmail.com wrote: > I figure I should add everything else we’ve had today and last night. > > Two Buttes: > Last night EWPW > WSOW > Barn Owl > > Today: > Magnolia Warbler > YB Sapaucker > Lots of other migrants > > > Turks Pond: > Nashville Warbler > WT Sparrow > BH Vireo > > Lamar CC: > Philly Vireo > Nashville Warbler > Townsends Warbler…so far > -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/019063de-0f2f-4b73-ab30-4d5acbef2fb1n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Sabine's Gulls, at a large reservoir near you?
There are currently FIVE immature Sabine's Gulls at Chatfield Reservoir. Chatfield seems to be a perennial anomaly with so many individuals, but most large reservoirs along the front range likely have this species present. Joey. -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/596660FA-42AD-4491-83BA-8CB6FBA036B8%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Brown Pelican off Old Heronry now at Chatfield
My dad (Burke Angstman) found the Brown Pelican at 12:30 downstream from Kingfisher Bridge East. Joey Angstman Greeley, CO On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:43:24 AM UTC-6 dsud...@gmail.com wrote: > The pelican moved over to the Platte delta. There plus an alternate Comoon > bc Loon just south of the swim beach. > > David > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 18, 2022, at 8:33 AM, David Suddjian wrote: > > > > Sorry, sent before I was done. It is out in the middle between Old > Heronry and Fox Run > > > > David Suddjian > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Apr 18, 2022, at 8:32 AM, David Suddjian wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/e8bf3f72-119f-492c-a287-67c2aea9cea5n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] BROWN PELICAN still at Cherry Creek Reservoir; Arapahoe
Reported this morning by Steve Stachowiak. "Currently by the marina on the west side. Near the pelicans out on the sandbar. But the bird is moving. It was first by the picnic tables on the west side and then boats disturbed it and it moved north." Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/A857738A-D878-48C8-961C-590F86390DD0%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Denver CBC Results
I have all the data compiled and it looks to have been a good count with a number of lingering songbirds and a movement of waterbirds as the lakes up north are FINALLY freezing up. The Denver CBC was held on Saturday, December 18th with 118 observers in 35 parties and one feeder watcher. The number of participants was down this year, likely due to covid concerns. Even with the lower number of observers we were able to find 103 species on Count Day and 3 more Count Week birds! Rare birds for the Denver CBC included, Surf Scoter (2), American White Pelican (14!), Spotted Sandpiper, House Wren!!, Hermit Thrush as well as "unusual" birds such as Tundra Swans (2 groups.2 birds, and 6 birds), Long-tailed Ducks (3 stopped on a lake and took off within minutes), Double-crested Cormorants, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Say's Phoebe. Big "misses" included Prairie Falcon and Horned Lark (count week). Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC _ ( '< // ) / "" -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/011d01d802b0%2404d139f0%240e73add0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Migrants (some) at Chatfield, Douglas County
On the sandspit (by the marina) this morning the were 15 Sanderlings and a Greater Yellowlegs. Adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was also on the spit. Several young gulls, which appear dark (LBBG, RBGU, CAGU and HERG) are also on the lake. >From the Lakeview parking lot 4 imm Sabine's Gulls remain out on the lake. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/D93A54C7-0021-4E15-9085-7161ACA7E900%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Long-tailed Jaeger Chatfield
On the water and chasing goals scene from the sandspit near the marina Joey. Littleton, Colorado Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/1C71B4D0-48FE-4405-88D0-956AF7ED68C2%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Swan Sp. Greeley, WELD
On my daily commute I am always do some drive-by birding of Arrowhead Reservoir in Greeley. Today there was a swan on the lake on the west side. Obviously, I did not have anyway to get a better ID at 45mph, but it might be worth checking out. The lake it private, but I'm sure someone can ger creative. It might be one of the Greeley residential Mute's but maybe not? Joey Angstman Greeley, 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/41c97721-9f64-4f37-9c3c-b23dc3186a5an%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Tree Swallow in Bent County
To second Duane, I just had a group of 16 Tree Swallows not an hour ago at Cherry Creek SP. they were foraging over the water near the swim beach. A pleasant sign of spring right before this weekends winter storm, I hope they make it! Joey Negreann Arapahoe County On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 1:08 PM Duane Nelson wrote: > Birders, > > I observed a lone Tree Swallow foraging over a pond in the Ft. Lyon part > of the John Martin State Wildlife Area this morning. The pond system > where the bird was seen was half a mile south of the 5-way stop sign in > Ft. Lyon. At the faded SWA sign, head west about a mile to the pond. > > This is probably the earliest in spring I've ever seen any swallow > species in Colorado. I am guessing that birders have encountered > swallows this early (or earlier) in favorable locations like around > Pueblo or Chatfield Reservoirs. > > Despite the ominous weather forecast in the northern part of the state, > spring is here! > > Duane Nelson > > Las Animas, Bent County, 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 > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en > * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include > bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate > * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ > --- > 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/893913df-85af-db7f-fea2-97ab0b3d87a9%40centurytel.net > . > -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAJyzqVmsfgYfodmcfH45dv%3DOpdd1GzoNdchzOWD%2B1yRb-MRDeQ%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Jefferson County
Many roads have not changed (birds can...over time), but you might try "A Birder's Guide to Colorado (ABA/Lane Birdfinding Guide) 4th Edition". You can order this online from many vendors. This book was the "bible" many years ago and gives turn-by-turn directions to MANY great Colorado birding areas AND then tells you what you may see once you arrive. Bonus are the bar charts at the back...when used by newer birders it can help keep a birder from reporting birds that are not likely that time of year (for example, vireos of any kind in February, etc.). Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 3:33:22 PM UTC-7 u5b2...@gmail.com wrote: > THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Oftentimes, I have no clue where exactly to go to see > a bird. A lot of times, it is my first visit to the area. Many times, I > have absolutely no idea where to park. > If only all hotspots came with your wonderful set of directions! > Susan Rosine > Brighton > > On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 12:32 PM Brian Johnson wrote: > >> The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker that was reported a few days ago (thanks to >> who found it) continues today. It is along the Bear Creek Greenbelt, ebird >> hotspot is Kipling to Wadsworth, you can park in the large parking lot just >> of Estes St, which can be access from Yale (Called the Stone House on >> Google Maps). The bird is in some pines at the Lakewood City Open Space >> maintenance area. I am not sure if you can go there so I saw it from >> across the river. If you walk under Estes underpass (west) their will be a >> dirt area that over looks the river not far up stream. From their I got a >> distant look at the bird. >> Again I am not sure if you can walk around the Lakewood maintenance area >> which is directly across Estes street. The tree is in the fenced area. >> The area is good for other birds also, I found 9 Blue Jays in a single >> tree. I think that is the most I have seen in a single tree together. >> Good Birding >> Brian Johnson >> >> -- >> 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+u...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3c092214-8dd9-40cb-9020-cd7adfab0fd5n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3c092214-8dd9-40cb-9020-cd7adfab0fd5n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> > -- 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/0967a0d7-7ae5-4059-8e4b-bfbadb4ae1fdn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Chatfield Horse Stables Off Limits
Consternation still exists with the "stable people". I spoke with one of the senior Park Rangers this morning (after the stable people call them about us being in the large parking lot). Birders can park and bird from that large parking lot just west of the stables as well as walk the paved road that encircles that parking lot. PLEASE do not leave the pavement in the direction of the stable buildings or any fenced off horse areas. The bird has been very cooperative (birders just need some patience) and it can typically be seen without EVER having to leave the pavement and/or approach the horse stable infrastructure (buildings, fences, etc.). Let's show the stable people (and State Parks) that we birders ARE a responsible and considerate bunch. Thank you all! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9:33:04 PM UTC-7 Bob Shade wrote: > Several of us were approached by the State Park Police this morning and > informed that they do not want non-horse people wandering around inside the > stable/corral area. We are free to use the parking lot (where the > Golden-crowned Sparrow has appeared) or to approach the rabbit brush area > on the east from the road. (Park at Fox Run) > > Bob Shade > Lakewood > -- 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/d15c42bf-5509-4306-a7b1-2feb54fecfd6n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] GYRFALCON still present; Larimer County
Steve Stachowiak reports: The Gyrfalcon was observed this morning at 7:36 AM on Trilby Road just south of the Larimer County landfill. It was perched on the top cross bar of the large electrical tower adjacent to the concrete water treatment tank at the top of the hill. It is still there as of this post. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/D4150199-D4AD-462C-B8CB-87828DD40774%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Birding bonanza at Chatfield; Douglas County
Several people birded below the dam at Chatfield Reservoir State Park and found: 2 Rusty Blackbirds 2 Swamp Sparrows 1 Winter Wren 1 PINE WARBLER 1 NORTHERN PARULA eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76812571 ALL IN THE SAME SPOT! Coordinates/map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B033'46.9%22N+105%C2%B002'33.3%22W/@ 39.5626944,-105.0476267,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d39.5630332!4d-105. 0425872 More quickly accessed from South Platte Park and walking under C-470 and over the Platte River foot/bicycle bridge.walk up the small effluent creek that empties into the Platte. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/006701d6c5c8%248cd48f80%24a67dae80%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] 2020 Denver Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society (NAS) is leaving the decision to hold or not hold a given Christmas Bird Count (CBC) to the individual count Compilers. Should a Compiler decide to hold a CBC, certain NAS guidelines are required to be followed and Compilers are to follow and enforce all state and local restrictions. National Audubon also stated that should a Compiler decide to cancel this year, “There will be little to no impact on the scientific value of the Christmas Bird Count by missing a count season.” I have requested and received input from my many (upwards of 50) Area and/or DFO Leaders on the Denver CBC…these are the people that help coordinate the ~160 volunteers that execute the Denver CBC. I have weighed their thoughts, suggestions and concerns. As the Compiler for the Denver CBC, I have made the decision to cancel this year’s Denver CBC. I would also feel terrible if someone ended up in the hospital (or worse yet, in the hospital and on a ventilator) and missed the holidays with their loved ones…when, per National Audubon above, it REALLY wasn’t necessary. I encourage people to continue to report their winter sightings via eBird, we just won’t be gathering, birding together and compiling sightings within the 15-mile diameter Denver CBC circle this year. I hope you all understand and I sincerely hope everyone has a WONDERFUL holiday season this year and that you will all remain healthy and safe and be able to help with the Denver CBC next year. Thank you all for your support. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Compiler - Denver CBC -- 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/00b101d6c20e%244b920600%24e2b61200%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Winter Wren- yes; Black-throated Green- no; Cherry Creek Bike Path Arapahoe County
Quick update, the dunlin continues at cherry creek SP from pelican point one can find it with a scope across the inlet and down the beach a little ways it was foraging with some green wing teal in the mud. I also had an adult Mew Gull at pelican point hanging with the group of ring bills. Unfortunately it flushed and I lost track of it but it might have relocated to the other group of gulls near where the dunlin was foraging. Joey Negreann Arapahoe County On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 8:50 AM Joey Negreann wrote: > Since we are all going through a fair amount of eBird withdrawal at this > point, here’s an early report. > > The Winter Wren was located in the same general location the > Black-throated Green was being seen most frequently, just south of the > Little rocky waterfall, on the bike path side of the bank. It was fairly > active and popped up rather often. > > The Black-throated green was not seen. I spent about an hour looking along > the stretch with no luck. A few others were/continue to look. > > In other local news, at cherry creek SP yesterday there was a Dunlin at > pelican point and a red-necked grebe off of lake loop. > > Hope everyone’s surviving somehow in this ebirdless world! > > Joey Negreann > Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqV%3DobRy2qG6Z4tT5_46DUvvmd-%3D29j9K3EnPzbxJY_QPNg%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Winter Wren- yes; Black-throated Green- no; Cherry Creek Bike Path Arapahoe County
Since we are all going through a fair amount of eBird withdrawal at this point, here’s an early report. The Winter Wren was located in the same general location the Black-throated Green was being seen most frequently, just south of the Little rocky waterfall, on the bike path side of the bank. It was fairly active and popped up rather often. The Black-throated green was not seen. I spent about an hour looking along the stretch with no luck. A few others were/continue to look. In other local news, at cherry creek SP yesterday there was a Dunlin at pelican point and a red-necked grebe off of lake loop. Hope everyone’s surviving somehow in this ebirdless world! Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqVkwJmvRF8wWQGp%2BRCQa7zwJX%2BN4HShHk%2BEgSnG%2Bz5KmLA%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County
Oops: Sami Colvin's checklist is: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75865266 On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 4:56:11 PM UTC-7 Joey Kellner wrote: > In comparing photos from the John Martin Reservoir (JMR) female > Magnificent Frigatebird and the female today at Cherry Creek Reservoir > (CCR) I believe the these are TWO DIFFERENT birds. Below are the > checklists from JMR and CCR. Note the length of the left and right outer > tail feathers on the JMR bird (different lengths...I seriously doubt the > shorter feather grew THAT much in three days). Also note the patterning of > the center of the dark bib as it extends down into the white of the upper > breast (JMR bird has a large "blob" extending down, the CCR bird does > not). The JMR bird also has some black feathering inside the white (on the > sides of the chest). Just some interesting differences. > > Sami Colvin's checklist from John Martin on November 5th: > https://ebird.org/checklist/S76014403 > Joey Kellner's checklist from Cherry Creek today: > https://ebird.org/checklist/S76014403 > > Wow! Hurricanes did not seem THAT strong (and close to the western part > of the Gulf of Mexico). > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > > On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 1:53:15 PM UTC-7 Steve Stachowiak wrote: > >> Cobirders, >> >> >> >> The bird was last observed flying south, for what that is worth. The >> newer Rueter-Hess Reservoir is ~12 miles straight due south of Cherry Creek >> reservoir if anybody down around Parker has a chance to check that >> location. I suggest Aurora Reservoir at ~6 miles SE as the Frigatebird >> flies would definitely be in play as well. >> >> >> >> Good Birding, >> >> Steve Stachowiak >> >> Highlands Ranch, CO >> >> >> >> *From:* cob...@googlegroups.com *On Behalf Of >> *Rachel >> Kolokoff Hopper >> *Sent:* Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:28 PM >> *To:* bunting...@gmail.com >> *Cc:* Colorado Birds >> *Subject:* Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County >> >> >> >> No. People at Chatfield & Marston. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> www.rkhphotography.net >> >> Rachel Kolokoff Hopper >> >> Ft. Collins >> >> >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 1:21 PM, Brian Johnson wrote: >> >> Has the bird been spotted since leaving Cherry Creek? >> >> Brian Johnson >> >> Englewood CO >> >> On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 12:45:43 PM UTC-7 myrong...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >> I see people at the handicapped platform, the Dam, and south of the swim >> beach. >> >> >> >> Myron Gerhard >> >> Jefferson county >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Meg Reck wrote: >> >> Where in chatfield are birders looking? >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:32 PM, Myron Gerhard wrote: >> >> >> >> I’m here and other Birders are arriving also. >> >> >> >> Myron Gerhard >> >> Jefferson county >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:26 PM, Brandon wrote: >> >> >> >> Anyone at Chatfield Reservoir yet? >> >> Brandon Percival >> Pueblo West, CO >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 11:47 AM Nathan Pieplow wrote: >> >> Bird just left Cherry Creek heading southwest. Check Chatfield. >> >> >> >> Nathan Pieplow >> >> Boulder >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 11:22 AM David Bailey wrote: >> >> Still present. Hovering over south part of reservoir. >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM Ken Wat wrote: >> >> Mary and myself were seeing it from Prairie Loop and it was circling the >> reservoir. I did not see it dive and have not seen it again in the past >> 10 minutes. >> >> >> >> Ken Wat >> >> Aurora >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 10:38 AM David Bailey wrote: >> >> Mary, >> >> >> >> In what area of Cherry Creek was the bird? Was it circling the reservoir >> or did it seem to be moving in a particular direction? >> >> >> >> David Bailey >> >> >> >> Golden >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020
Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County
In comparing photos from the John Martin Reservoir (JMR) female Magnificent Frigatebird and the female today at Cherry Creek Reservoir (CCR) I believe the these are TWO DIFFERENT birds. Below are the checklists from JMR and CCR. Note the length of the left and right outer tail feathers on the JMR bird (different lengths...I seriously doubt the shorter feather grew THAT much in three days). Also note the patterning of the center of the dark bib as it extends down into the white of the upper breast (JMR bird has a large "blob" extending down, the CCR bird does not). The JMR bird also has some black feathering inside the white (on the sides of the chest). Just some interesting differences. Sami Colvin's checklist from John Martin on November 5th: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76014403 Joey Kellner's checklist from Cherry Creek today: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76014403 Wow! Hurricanes did not seem THAT strong (and close to the western part of the Gulf of Mexico). Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 1:53:15 PM UTC-7 Steve Stachowiak wrote: > Cobirders, > > > > The bird was last observed flying south, for what that is worth. The > newer Rueter-Hess Reservoir is ~12 miles straight due south of Cherry Creek > reservoir if anybody down around Parker has a chance to check that > location. I suggest Aurora Reservoir at ~6 miles SE as the Frigatebird > flies would definitely be in play as well. > > > > Good Birding, > > Steve Stachowiak > > Highlands Ranch, CO > > > > *From:* cob...@googlegroups.com *On Behalf Of > *Rachel > Kolokoff Hopper > *Sent:* Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:28 PM > *To:* bunting...@gmail.com > *Cc:* Colorado Birds > *Subject:* Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County > > > > No. People at Chatfield & Marston. > > Sent from my iPhone > > www.rkhphotography.net > > Rachel Kolokoff Hopper > > Ft. Collins > > > On Nov 8, 2020, at 1:21 PM, Brian Johnson wrote: > > Has the bird been spotted since leaving Cherry Creek? > > Brian Johnson > > Englewood CO > > On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 12:45:43 PM UTC-7 myrong...@gmail.com > wrote: > > I see people at the handicapped platform, the Dam, and south of the swim > beach. > > > > Myron Gerhard > > Jefferson county > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Meg Reck wrote: > > Where in chatfield are birders looking? > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:32 PM, Myron Gerhard wrote: > > > > I’m here and other Birders are arriving also. > > > > Myron Gerhard > > Jefferson county > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:26 PM, Brandon wrote: > > > > Anyone at Chatfield Reservoir yet? > > Brandon Percival > Pueblo West, CO > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 11:47 AM Nathan Pieplow wrote: > > Bird just left Cherry Creek heading southwest. Check Chatfield. > > > > Nathan Pieplow > > Boulder > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 11:22 AM David Bailey wrote: > > Still present. Hovering over south part of reservoir. > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM Ken Wat wrote: > > Mary and myself were seeing it from Prairie Loop and it was circling the > reservoir. I did not see it dive and have not seen it again in the past > 10 minutes. > > > > Ken Wat > > Aurora > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 10:38 AM David Bailey wrote: > > Mary, > > > > In what area of Cherry Creek was the bird? Was it circling the reservoir > or did it seem to be moving in a particular direction? > > > > David Bailey > > > > Golden > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 10:26 AM Mary Keithler wrote: > > Hi all, > > A magnificent frigatebird is currently flying above CherryCreek State > Park. > > Mary Keithler, Arapahoe county > > 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+u...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/FAF8E25D-73E4-4A50-8383-2B333EECA551%40gmail.com > . > > -- > 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+u...@googlegroups.com. > > T
[cobirds] Dunlin at Chatfield; Douglas County
Seen at the tip of the marina sandspit from 10am-11am (before the wind kick up). Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/011201d6afbc%2428fe3870%247afaa950%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Field sparrow — Cherry Creek SP, Arapahoe
Yesterday I found a Field Sparrow at the plum bush near the pelican point parking area. It was moving fast yesterday and I lost track of it pretty quickly. This morning I found it in the exact same spot. And it seemed more content to be hanging out there. For those not familiar with the area: Right at the parking lot for pelican point there is an un-missable large plum bush right next to the parking lot and vault toilets. When I saw it it was at the edge of the plum bush but made its way deeper in as I observed it. I know this seems like just another Field Sparrow in the metro area this. But it’s interesting to consider (on eBird) there are only two records prior to 2020 of this species in the county. And so far there have been at least 4 or 5 individuals just this fall! Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqVkmXQWFrJp%3D5C0VsoK9vmToOqkGe9V%3DKp24t1WRdeUHhQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Nelson’s sparrow Cherry Creek SP — YES
For an amazing 6th day the Nelson’s continues. Showing in the same spot. Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqV%3D%3DKcPVY%2BJcMOSP4xrJDkxn0F2T09D2RZ06KFVx_KoY8w%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Re: Probable LE CONTE’S SPARROW - Weld
Joey Angstman Greeley CO On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 8:03:14 AM UTC-6 Joey Angstman wrote: > Yesterday I went to the ponds at Weld County Rds 61/74 in search of > American Golden Plovers (I ended up getting 9). After they flew off I > noticed a sparrow sitting in a small tree. At first glance it looked > different than any of the other fall sparrows I had seen, but I figured it > must be a song or perhaps Savannah so I just snapped a couple photos. After > processing them at home I could not quite figure out what I was looking at > so I sent them to Cole Wild. After a little deliberation he concluded that > it was a Le Conte’s Sparrow. Images were posted to the CO Rare Bird > Facebook page. -- 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/10fddcca-b698-47ca-b8d5-6e7fd996e0edn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Probable LE CONTE’S SPARROW - Weld
Yesterday I went to the ponds at Weld County Rds 61/74 in search of American Golden Plovers (I ended up getting 9). After they flew off I noticed a sparrow sitting in a small tree. At first glance it looked different than any of the other fall sparrows I had seen, but I figured it must be a song or perhaps Savannah so I just snapped a couple photos. After processing them at home I could not quite figure out what I was looking at so I sent them to Cole Wild. After a little deliberation he concluded that it was a Le Conte’s Sparrow. Images were posted to the CO Rare Bird Facebook page. -- 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/30535c85-409e-4b17-b2bc-411c6af44cd6n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Weld - American Golden Plovers
I had 9 at the same location today. Flew in right as I showed up and left half an hour later. Joey Angstman Greeley, CO On Friday, September 25, 2020 at 1:53:02 PM UTC-6 John V wrote: > Four American Golden Plovers at Weld 61/74ponds. Also 9 Pectoral > Sandpipers and 3 Red-necked Phalaropes. > > 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/e7bd68b1-8939-4dee-a15a-66154265d9fen%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Nelson’s Sparrow — Cherry Creek SP
This morning Mitchel Bailey, kathy Holland and I were surprised when a beautiful Nelson’s Sparrow joined us to watch some gulls out at Pelican Point. Originally it was on the east side of the inlet at Pelican Point but now is being seen on and off (and not great looks) by some birders across the inlet. It’s really skulky and staying at the base of the willows. You have to cross the inlet so come prepared to get wet. It was just seen by everybody Please be respectful of the bird and other birders wanting to get a peak of this specialty! Good birding! Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqVmdz%2BtFRvwUCScc7jYpL0bu8Jyx%3Dhd6RAC2uZA5xEFRnQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe- Cherry Creek SP
Currently looking at a Red-necked Grebe out on the water near the damn swimming with a sizable group of Western Grebes. I’m scoping from The west facing side of swim beach and have a pretty good view. But might be able to see it from tower loop too. In non-breeding, a little smaller but stouter then westerns; Yellow bill, white ear patches contrasting with dark cap noticable; Dusky neck If I were to spot where the grebe was on the water it’d be about here: (39.6453125, -104.8577649) Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqVnxiccEThDPARMw6hcvPtmKqhB-QykAoV3JY8Pc-fsYuQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Scarlet Tanager—Cherry Creek SP Arapahoe County
Kathy Holland and I just found a Scarlet Tanager at the lake loop, just south of the most south parking lot. Either non breeding male or female type. Yellow with black wings and no wing bars. First found here: (39.6322256, -104.8577880) then flew a little north. Trying to re-find right now. Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqVkmEXrNrzTjNL-4MRRX7noGjHsOw9xQXY%3Di0Bu%3DvUun2A%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler Cherry Creek SP Arapahoe
Found a young Chestnut-sides at the lake loop. First below the far south parking lot then again just north of the lake loop parking lot proper. Associating with large group of yellow-rumps and feeding in the cottonwoods. Found it about an hour ago. Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqV%3DkKyBX24L61tqgfZz4HdC%3DjRvOZN_3g27b-0NC%2BdBKMg%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Re: Reddish Egret, Jackson Reservoir, Morgan County
The Reddish Egret was still present at Jackson Reservoir after 3:30pm. Access from below the dam (at the outlet), up and over is good, but VERY muddy and can be a long walk. Later in the afternoon the bird was along the west shore and easily accessed from the Jackson Reservoir State Park campground (sandy, but not muddy)...HOWEVER there is a detour to get into the main entrance to the park...the detour takes you west of the park through Anderick Ponds SWA on Morgan County Road 2. Just a FYI. Some photos are on checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S73757510 Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:25:22 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote: > > > -- > *From:* Joey > *Sent:* September 18, 2020 12:42:22 PM MDT > *To:* Cobirds > *Subject:* Reddish Egret, Jackson Reservoir, Morgan County > > David Dowell, Dean Shoup and I are looking at a young, dark morph Reddish > Egret first seen from the dam near the outlet canal. One can walk down the > face of the dam and get closer. > > Smaller than nearby Great Blue Herons. Grayish-red body, neck and head. > Yellow eyes; Darker grayish wings. Long, dark, relatively even width bill > (tip to base). > > Began running actively and "canopy feeding" > > Photos will be to eBird later. > > Joey. > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > Joey Kellner > Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/199db81f-08ac-4af4-9cbc-6652ad1be085n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Reddish Egret, Jackson Reservoir, Morgan County
David Dowell, Dean Shoup and I are looking at a young, dark morph Reddish Egret first seen from the dam near the outlet canal. One can walk down the face of the dam and get closer. Smaller than nearby Great Blue Herons. Grayish-red body, neck and head. Yellow eyes; Darker grayish wings. Long, dark, relatively even width bill (tip to base). Began running actively and "canopy feeding" Photos will be to eBird later. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3E10F234-DC85-44C0-8AAD-BD50CACBE96E%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Reddish Egret, Jackson Reservoir, Morgan County
Original Message From: Joey Sent: September 18, 2020 12:42:22 PM MDT To: Cobirds Subject: Reddish Egret, Jackson Reservoir, Morgan County David Dowell, Dean Shoup and I are looking at a young, dark morph Reddish Egret first seen from the dam near the outlet canal. One can walk down the face of the dam and get closer. Smaller than nearby Great Blue Herons. Grayish-red body, neck and head. Yellow eyes; Darker grayish wings. Long, dark, relatively even width bill (tip to base). Began running actively and "canopy feeding" Photos will be to eBird later. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5108C158-46E8-4D6B-87F1-93F4ED33F60A%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Little & Sabine's Gulls & Red Phalarope Chatfield
3 SAGU, 1 LIGU, 1 REPH all VERY distant views. Best views continue from the point WEST of the handicap access. Joey. Littleton, Colorado Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/23FD4213-B9FF-4B30-9136-A9F90834EDF5%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Little Gull back at Chatfield
Best views from the point WEST of the handicap access. Joey. Littleton, Colorado Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/79BE8218-886D-476A-9C0F-39C81278943C%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Little & Sabine's Gulls at Chatfield
The two Sabine's and the one Little Gull WERE at Chatfield this morning. But two of us watched a Sabine's and Little fly over the dam towards South Platte Park Reservoir! One Sabine's remains here at Chatfield. Potential observers might want to try both reservoirs...South Platte first. Joey. Littleton, Colorado Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F09D0076-A442-470D-B8AD-BDC7440C1797%40comcast.net.
Re: [cobirds] Probable Long-tailed Jaeger - Jackson Reservoir
Thanks for the great find! Bird looks good for a LTJA. I viewed it with The sages from about 7:30-8. It was perched on the north west shoreline right as the reservoir curves south here: https://goo.gl/maps/fSYMLFmPAjbVTzA37 We viewed it while standing on the north shoreline about a quarter mile away from the last parking lot. At about 8am it took flight and flew due East across the reservoir and appeared to land somewhat on the northeast shoreline. Flight photos show clean dark cap, with two strong white primary shafts but no others. While perched legs appeared more light gray, but hard to be 100% on color with the morning light, but it was clear that the gray in the underparts extended up from the belly and a little more to the base of the breast. Have photos to add to eBird checklist. List here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S7167 Hope it sticks around and others get to see it. If not the abundance of shorebirds up here makes it a trip worth taking! Joey Negreann, Arapahoe county On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 7:02 AM Cole Sage wrote: > The Jaeger is still present this morning. Viewing from the east side. > > Cole Sage, Denver > www.birdsonthewing.com > > > > On Sun, Jul 19, 2020 at 6:12 PM rabus...@bvsd.org > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> This afternoon my brother and I saw what we have tentatively identified >> as a Long-tailed Jaeger on the NE side of Jackson Reservoir in Morgan >> County. It was spooked often by boat traffic but should still be in the >> area. >> >> Good numbers of shorebirds were at Jackson and nearby Prewitt Reservoir >> as well. >> >> Good birding, >> >> Ryan Bushong >> Louisville, 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 view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/81a1ca11-bb95-45b6-a303-ed8956a21b98n%40googlegroups.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/81a1ca11-bb95-45b6-a303-ed8956a21b98n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > 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/CAJQAGti1iXXXxChU89Yt2OAC21YH5UdMVGTQ_QvK%2Boq3cotTTA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJQAGti1iXXXxChU89Yt2OAC21YH5UdMVGTQ_QvK%2Boq3cotTTA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- 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/CAJyzqVmY%3D6Z0NCKTXQ9MU2aTFFQLwR6d3gXn3g6w%3DLhwccj6NA%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Another bird sound quiz
I want to say Say’s Phoebe but that feels too obvious. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/cf8e4d93-4e94-4b77-87d6-a23fdd7cbdb3o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Singing Dickcissels Cherry Creek State Park Arapahoe County
While on my run today through the park I was surprised and delighted to find at least 2 but maybe more dickcissels singing along windmill creek. Here’s my eBird list for more details: https://ebird.org/checklist/S70341381 Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqVnNjt0mrP912Z0eQawPb_F_Lu3upY5%2BBX4OK4drwGNXFg%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Re: El Paso county Dickcissel and rattlesnake uppdate
I have encountered LITERALLY hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado and perhaps another 100+ in Arizona. Some while driving and they're crossing the road, a number while hiking in the field. Never had any issues or problems with them. You see one, you can EASILY go around it or wait until it leaves. There is NEVER any reason to kill one. Just another example of wildlife being wiped out by humans. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Y (oo) ) )_ ( (( '< ) ) // ) ( ( / "" ) ) ( ( v On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 12:10:15 PM UTC-6, kickback wrote: > > An interesting and successful morning: > > 1. Found two Dickcissels just off Hanover road where the Frost Ranch sign > is. The birds were on the power lines that run to the south.along a ranch > road > > 2. Saw rattlesnake previously reported by Cinnamon (it was big) > > 3. Got ranch hand to kill rattlesnake > > 4. Took more pictures of Dickcissel > > Bill Kosar > > El Paso county > > Colorado Springs > > > -- 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/6f00172e-ff9e-482d-a6b3-33ff4bce30cb%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler - Weld
Bird still present in small group of trees in between small footbridge south of 10th St and marker 14 on west side of trail. Joey Angstman -- 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/a7fc5f38-c8e5-48d1-b7e3-9f6d2dc7bd0a%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler - Weld
I am currently looking at a male Yellow-throated Warbler in Greeley in Sheep’s Draw Trail between the FunPlex and 10 St Bridge. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c515b9e1-bdcf-473c-9b12-fc24ca9e42dc%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Hooded Warbler, Ash Throated Flycatcher-Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe county
Just found and spent a fair amount of time with a Male Hooded Warbler hanging out just north of the west side of the pipeline trail before you enter the forested section. This is the trail that leaves from the cottonwood wetlands parking lot. It is along the side trail hanging out amongst some low willows and singing a lot. Also of note the Ash throated flycatcher found yesterday by Ken/Bob continues in the same spot near the footbridge that is on the single track wetlands trail. I had a possible second individual on the other side of the wetlands a little before where I found the Hooded. Joey Negreann Arapahoe 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJyzqVmSaoKsNFfvDWendaoomqN7OzswYgaecPYnertRaVr_OQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Re: Watson Lake warbler fallout, Larimer
Looked for about 4.5 hours from 10:30-2:30 and was unable to relocate Golden-winged Warbler or Black-throated Gray. Got a nice variety other than that, but nothing new to report. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/70819183-3958-400f-9dcf-116ff788bb2d%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Possible Bell’s Vireo- WELD
In the middle of a video conference I noticed a tiny bird working it’s way up my neighbors tree. It was all grayish-white and smaller than the female House Finches nearby. Size was more similar to a hummingbird, a little larger. The bill and color was not right for Warbling Vireo, nor was there a distinct eye-line/ contrasting crown. The color and shape wasn’t right for gnatcatcher. The bird really was all one color. I would appreciate any thoughts on this as it really was super intriguing. Joey Angstman Greeley 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9767e01b-9a50-42c6-b61c-675cd5d62aa1%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Black-chinned Hummingbird - Weld
Just had a black-chinned hummer visit my feeder in Greeley. I’ve never had any hummingbirds in Weld during Spring before, I’m glad I put my feeder up anyway. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/26e15d67-ee83-45ae-bab9-cd887070969c%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Palm Warbler/Cherry Creek State Park Arapahoe
The PALM WARBLER found by Mitchell Bailey the other day continues in the same spot. Just south of the most south parking lot along the lake loop. In the brushy/reedy area. It’s singing a lot too. -- 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/CAJyzqVnhDA%3D-REGcb%3Dn6FQJzGDziYsvgBPkJ70M4AWXHVvn1wQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Unidentified large gulls/Weld
Is it possible the large brown gull is Black-backed (Lesser or Great)? Joey Angstman Greeley 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/02ab52e4-47ac-4387-988b-c91047265e16%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Snow Bunting still present; Jeffco
About 50 yrs west of I-70 in the river bed. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/E2F114B3-271B-4710-9187-990A1FD2DC51%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Brant Jeffco
Still present at Arbor Lake as of 2:50pm 12/24 Joey Angstman Greeley, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/020a8bb3-1e57-4d09-9ca3-ad277e507aba%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Denver CBC Initial Tally Results
The Denver CBC has been executed every year since 1954.66 years running now! Upon the completion of our initial tally we found we had 99 species! Add to that, two "Count Week" birds brings the number to 101. Several Count Areas have not reported in and feeder watchers typically add a bird or three. Not a bad count! Several "good" birds were seen on Count Day including: Varied Thrush, White-winged Scoter, Pacific Loon, Western Grebe, American Pipit, Long-tailed Duck, Trumpeter Swan, Mountain and Eastern Bluebird, Lapland Longspur, Say's Phoebe, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Rusty Blackbird! A nice mix of GREAT CBC birds! BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! The Denver CBC also added a new species to their cumulative total of 201 species! That's right, even at 66 years we are still adding species. This year a LEAST SANDPIPER was seen and photographed below the dam at Chatfield Reservoir along the low-water, rocky South Platte "River"! This bring the cumulative total to 202 species of birds! Thank you to all that came out and spent time in the field counting common as well as unusual birds all day. A special thank you to all 24 Count Area Leaders and the DFO Trip Leaders that helped the Denver CBC to start using eBird for the entire CBC. What a journey this year has been! AND this is just the first day of the CBC season! I encourage everyone to get out there and find a CBC to participate in.it's a great time! Joey. Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/001e01d5b2f4%24b7083370%2425189a50%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Results of The Big Sit! at Chatfield
Thank you to all that came out and participated on Sunday. Over 55 people attended! Some were experienced birders, some just starting their birding "careers" and some that just stopped by to see what it was all about. Everyone saw a number of bird species and helped contribute to the tallies performed EVERY hour. The weather was perfect (sunny, calm and warm). The birds were many (likely thanks to the recent cold front that came through last Thursday). Our species total was 75! This ties for the highest Big Sit! at Chatfield total. The last time we had 75 species was last year when the HIGH for the day was 19F!!! This year we added a new species for the Sit, Common Nighthawk seen late in the day! This brings the cumulative 16 year total species count to 133!! Wow! ALL from a single location.in October! The most "exciting" event was watching a Prairie Falcon, after it hit an American Coot, drag the coot out of the water onto a sandbar and eat it! WOW! For a full list of species seen please see the eBird checklist located at: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60601667 Again, thanks to everyone that attended (some for an hour, some almost ALL day)! A special "thank you" to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for helping advertise, create posters and provide the canopy that sheltered us this year from the mid-day sun. CP has been supportive since The Big Sit! at Chatfield started over 16 years ago. Thank you! Joey. Joey Kellner The Big Sit! at Chatfield Captain - DFO Insaniacs Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/003101d583c9%24745a0760%245d0e1620%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Tomorrow, Sunday, Chatfield BIG SIT!
If you would like to see the changes that were made at Chatfield AND do a little birding, come to Sunday's (October 13th) Chatfield Big Sit! Details below. Joey. Joey Kellner - Big Sit! Host Littleton, Colorado From: Joey Kellner Sent: Sunday, October 6, 2019 4:12 AM To: Cobirds (cobirds@googlegroups.com) Cc: 'Trujillo - DNR, Kallie' ; 'Chatfield Chickadee' ; 'chatfield GOCO' ; 'zachary.schwas...@state.co.us' Subject: Invitation: Chatfield BIG SIT! Hello COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 13th. This will be the 16th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. A park map is at the entrance stations. The Park is fully open (after all the construction), come see the changes and help find a few birds! Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: <https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php> https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 16 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/01d58127%24a8aa0500%24f9fe0f00%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Dunlin at Chatfield; Douglas
Michael Lester and I are currently at the marina sandspit... with a American Golden Plover and Dunlin. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/91783CD7-1FE3-4C6B-94F3-1BFC774CEFCE%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Chatfield goodies
Checklists are: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60530985 & https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60530969 On Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:53:41 AM UTC-6, Joey Kellner wrote: > > Birds seen at the marina sandspit and Plum Creek delta (some birds went > back and forth) : > > 4 Black-bellied Plover > 1 American Golden Plover > 6 American Avocet > 11 Long-billed Dowitcher > 1 Greater Yellowlegs > 2 Lesser Yellowlegs > 1 Pectoral Sandpiper > 1 Spotted Sandpiper > 2 Baird's Sandpiper > 1 Least Sandpiper > > 3 Chestnut-collared Longspur > 1 Lapland Longspur > > Lots of: American Pipit, Horned Lark, Western & Mountain Bluebirds > > At least one Sabine's Gull (lots of Franklin's Gulls) > > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/38fab355-070b-4ff7-836f-b2e209358812%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Chatfield goodies
Birds seen at the marina sandspit and Plum Creek delta (some birds went back and forth) : 4 Black-bellied Plover 1 American Golden Plover 6 American Avocet 11 Long-billed Dowitcher 1 Greater Yellowlegs 2 Lesser Yellowlegs 1 Pectoral Sandpiper 1 Spotted Sandpiper 2 Baird's Sandpiper 1 Least Sandpiper 3 Chestnut-collared Longspur 1 Lapland Longspur Lots of: American Pipit, Horned Lark, Western & Mountain Bluebirds At least one Sabine's Gull (lots of Franklin's Gulls) Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B818D92D-FEE9-4E87-9628-62E55B39E615%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Invitation: Chatfield BIG SIT!
Hello COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 13th. This will be the 16th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. A park map is at the entrance stations. The Park is fully open (after all the construction), come see the changes and help find a few birds! Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: <https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php> https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 16 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/001601d57c2e%247e5b7340%247b1259c0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins (Larimer) on 10/1 and a spelling correction
My friend sent me a picture of a cow elk wandering the cemetery this weekend. Have you ever seen one there before? Joey Angstman Greeley, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9da512fe-740d-4dbb-be18-df7e426a984c%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Sabine's Gulls at Chatfield
EIGHT immature plumaged Sabine's Gulls are on Chatfield Reservoir right now. Can be seen from Heronry Overlook or better from the Lake View parking lot past the campground registration office. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/400EC7B6-7629-47DB-9B7B-640B685D1150%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Sabine's Gull(s), Chatfield Reservoir, Douglas County
3 immature plumaged Sabine's Gulls seen flying and on the water from marina sandspit. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/86B55767-CEED-4191-BAAE-5987CBAD88B4%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Piping & Semipalmated Plover, Douglas County
Both feeding together on the Plum Creek delta. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B6FC47D2-DD15-4F2E-AE2A-88CEEC92BDB2%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Oriole migration starting?
Just noticed three orioles (2 adult males, 1 adult female) drinking from my hummingbird feeders. Seems they've figured out to top the feeders with their weight and drink the sweet solution that leaks out. Since these are all adults, and two are male (and not fighting it out), I presume that these are migrants starting to head to the southwest U.S. in time for monsoon moisture to give them their final meal boost before heading down to Mexico for the winter. "Winter", seems we JUST got "summer"! Sigh. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/000801d53c3b%240388c650%240a9a52f0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Cliff Swallows Nesting
You could also contact local news agencies. They have the ability to investigate and can get in contact with business owners. If it makes the news, the issue will also reach a wider audience. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/c1004be1-62cd-4eba-86d2-465928f1d36e%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler, CU , Boulder
Stadium or Macky? Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/c61dc8c1-580b-4766-91e3-d60784b45aa4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Advice for an early June visitor?
Hi, The one place I’ve seen most of these species is Bobcat Ridge Natural Area which is in Larimer County between Loveland and Fort Collins so it would be a bit of a drive (1.25 hours-ish depending on traffic). Estes Park/ Rocky Mountain National Park would also have a lot of these species, but it is still a bit of a drive. Maybe someone else has something closer. Best of luck. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/9ed3a748-ec12-452f-ba07-ee1890cff556%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Yes, you can count the Pink-footed Goose (etc.)
Interesting thing about the Baikal Teal that few people know about. After the CBRC voted on the bird, additional information was received by the CBRC. Seems the small creek the bird was initially seen on (before the bird made it to Bear Creek) runs through the property of a woman that maintained exotic birds! Birders continued to watch the teal as it was located time and again further downstream along Bear Creek...it was escaping! All this came to light when months later two birders found her escaped Trumpeter Swan! Like the teal the swan was also unbanded and had both its halluxes (hind toes) intact. She refused to answer any questions (or even thank the birders that found her "lost swan"). "Now you know the rest of the story." - Paul Harvey Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 11:02:18 AM UTC-7, Ted Floyd wrote: > > Hey, all. > > I'm writing here in official ABA (American Birding Association) capacity. > > Andy Bankert's interpretation is correct. I have confirmed this with the > chair of the ABA Recording Standards & Ethics Committee. As long as the > bird is on the ABA *Checklist*, you may count it for your ABA list. Thus, > the Weld County Pink-footed and Barnacle geese may be counted for your ABA > list. Note that you are not compelled to do so. The decision is based on > your own personal assessment of the birds' statuses. Which can lead to some > interesting dilemmas, two of which I briefly describe below. > > 1. Two birders discovered a White-cheeked Pintail in Florida and, > interestingly, it was a prospective milestone for both. (Definitely #800 > for one birder, #750 as I recall for the other.) At the time the species > was on both the ABA and the Florida lists. So it was countable. However, > one of the birders wasn't satisfactorily persuaded that the bird was a > natural vagrant; so he didn't count it. This is okay! It was the exact same > bird; the identification was not in question; and the bird counted for one > birder's list but not the other's. The two birders are still friends. Life > goes on. > > 2. A glorious Smew near St. Louis delighted birders in the winter of > 1999-2000. Some of us saw that very bird. Including Yours Truly. But here's > the rather interesting thing. The bird was seen on both sides (Missouri and > Illinois) of the Mississippi River, with one state's committee accepting > the record and other rejecting it. We are talking about the same bird! > Accepted by one committee, rejected by the other. Missouri and Illinois > birders are still friends. Life goes on. > > Back to the Weld County geese. You are 100% allowed to count them for your > ABA list--right now, without waiting for the records committee. You are > also 100% allowed to exclude one or both species from your list. If the > Colorado Bird Records Committee accepts, say, the Pink-footed Goose, you > are *still* 100% allowed to exclude the species from your list--for > example, if you feel that the bird was not satisfactorily demonstrated to > be a natural vagrant. > > Okay, that's the end of my official response. The rest is my own personal > opinion. > > The moral of this story, if you ask me is this: There are two kinds of > people in this world, those who can accept ambiguity and uncertainty in > life, and those whose heads explode. I, personally, delight in the diverse, > and sometimes incompatible, approaches we bring to birding. Some folks > don't count heard-only, exotic, and Hawaiian birds for the personal lists; > that truly doesn't bother me. One listing authority (the ABA) excludes the > Mexican Duck from its list, but another (eBird) not; that doesn't bother > me, either. And some folks have cheerfully ticked the Weld County > Pink-footed Goose off their bird lists, whilst others are taking a > wait-and-see attitude; and that, too, is perfectly fine with me. > > My take, which doesn't have to be yours, is that birds are cool and that > I'm inclined to err on the side of inclusivity when it comes to counting > birds for my personal list. Even feral peafowl. (By the way, the Indian > Peafowl was recently added to the ABA *Checklist*. I'm just saying.) And > as with the Florida pintail and Missouri/Illinois Smew: We're still > friends; life goes on. > > Ted Floyd > Lafayette, 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/065d08d2-9428-458b-aeeb-473d46da89b0%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose Weld
Currently being seen right of the golf course pond Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/def64f67-0eed-40dc-90f4-6f603aed0c67%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Swans
The six swans are still on South Platte Park Reservoir (and probably have been all day). They are out of view from the dam, however you can see them from the business at 7926 Platte Canyon Drive. Drive to the end of the parking lot and look east through the wrought iron gate. The Tundra Swan is currently on the very south edge of Blackrock Lake. This is the small Lake just east of South Platte Park Reservoir. All of these were just seen mere moments ago. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/045B6DCC-8C9D-4113-8306-A80DB8DB2382%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Denver CBC - 15 Dec some highlights :-)
The initial tally last night at the compilation potluck (thank you to all that participated and to all that brought great food), came to 111 species! Not back for a “lack luster” day. Most groups commented on fewer birds and not much flying around in the sky, but almost every group had a couple “goodies” that other groups did not have. Highlights for the Denver CBC yesterday: Spotted Sandpiper, Black Scoter, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Winter Wren, White-throated, Swamp, Chipping, Harris’s and Golden-crowned Sparrows, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Loon, Western Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Greater Scaup, Pine Grosbeak, Say’s Phoebe, Ross’s, Snow, Greater White-fronted, Canada and Cackling Goose (no Brant and no Pink-footed ☹), American Pipit, and much more. Owls that were reported were: Great Horned, Eastern Screech, Pygmy, and Northern Saw-whet (a “thank you” shout-out to those early risers)! A “thank you” to all the participates and ESPECIALLY the Area Leaders (that know all the “secret, birdy, spots in their areas). Thank you to Chatfield State Park’s leadership for working with us and the construction company to give us access to most of the Park and especially for the use of multipurpose room for our compilation and potluck! There are still LOTS of CBCs out there to help with…please consider trying one in a location that you normally don’t bird…you’ll learn a lot and have a ton of fun! Joey. Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC _ ( '< // ) / "" -- 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/00ab01d4954e%24ed819ff0%24c884dfd0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mountain Lakes Sunday
Greetings, Kathy Mihm-Dunning, David Dowell and I birded the lakes of Park and Lake Counties. Started with fog and a breeze, but the fog cleared by mid-mourning and the breeze lessened. Best birds: Eleven Mile Reservoir: (mostly open, frozen at west end) White-winged Scoter: 9! Black Scoter: 8! Long-tailed Duck: 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull: 2 adults Common Loon: 2 Spinney Mountain Reservoir: (mostly open, but freezing up at the west end) Long-tailed Duck: 2 Antero Reservoir: (completely frozen) Ice Pond: (almost completely frozen, no birds seen on the tiny amount of open water) Clear Creek Lake: (mostly frozen; nothing of note) Twin Lakes: (completely open) Snow Goose: 1 Long-tailed Duck: 5! Mt Elbert Forebay: (completely open) Barrow's Goldeneye: 5 All in all, not a bad day up at "the lakes". Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/001a01d47fa2%2451962190%24f4c264b0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: birding pifalls
Thank you Glenn. First, for finding and scrutinizing this bird and notifying people of your first impressions of the bird (yes, nearly all your first impressions are correct :-) ). It is better to get people onto a bird and find out it might not be the bird you thought, than the opposite...telling no one and then showing photos of a rarity that no one can chase because it left! So, for letting us all know what you suspected WAS the right thing to do. Second, thank you for posting your uncertainty and suspicions. It allows all of us to reflect, "Did I, personally, see enough detail on the bird to make a positive identification?" Many times when out birding we "blindly" accept a companion's sightings. When we bird with a friend or an organized group we should, like Glenn, want a clean list for ourselves. Sometimes we get caught up in the "chase" and allow "peer pressure" to influence the bird identifications we make (or attempt to make at great distances). Again, a big "THANK YOU" to Glenn for explaining his decision process and conclusions. We all need to re-evaluate what we saw...and see in the future. Great birders like Glenn DO make mistakes occasionally, but that is how great birders became great...they make mistakes and learn. I guess I need to make more mistakes! Thanks Glenn. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 7:51:20 PM UTC-6, Glenn and Laurie wrote: > > So today I reminded myself I am not the best birder in the world. > Something everyone needs to pay attention to. First impressions are often > correct but not always. Tony Leukering taught me shape and structure are > huge in bird ID. Plumage changes but structure rarely does. I was fairly > convinced the Marston duck was a tufted duck. I saw and photo’d the bird > fairly close up. In defense of everyone else who reported this bird, it > was never close to shore after my initial sighting. From a distance, it > appeared to be a TUDU but was not easy to confirm. After looking at my > photos, I became suspicious. Shape and structure did not look right. I’d > rather be wrong and have a clean list than fudge a rarity. > > > > I’m ok with mis-IDing this one, because I won’t next time. > > > > Glenn Walbek > > Castle Rock, CO > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > -- 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/8ac2e1b8-f06b-424f-85e8-86f64753fde2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Odd kingfisher at Fort Morgan, and DFO Big Year update - #350
Hybrid? Joey Angstman Greeley 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/502094f1-a4b7-4adc-a32d-77cfd9a5d741%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] BIG SIT! results from Chatfield
Thirteen hardy souls participated through the course of the day. 17-25F, snowy on and off, steam on the water on and off, windy and calm. Wow! Was the weather finicky! A BIG "THANK YOU" to Colorado Parks & Wildlife for bringing us hot coffee, donuts and even hot pizza for lunch Thank you SO much! In the past, bad weather has brought the most species on the Big Sit, with two years with bad weather each having 72 species.This year.75 species!! Wow! None of the participants expected this many after the first half of the day with such nasty weather. Highlights were Sabine's, Bonaparte's and Franklin's Gulls, multiple flocks of cranes throughout the day totaling 555 individuals, Surf Scoter, Baird's and Pectoral Sandpipers, and two Common Loons. We ran an eBird checklist every hour (so have 12 checklists for the day). Total species list is below. Cackling Goose Canada Goose Wood Duck Blue-winged/Cinnamon Teal Northern Shoveler Gadwall American Wigeon Mallard Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Ring-necked Duck Lesser Scaup Surf Scoter Bufflehead Common Merganser Ruddy Duck Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Eared Grebe Western Grebe Mourning Dove American Coot Sandhill Crane Killdeer Baird's Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Wilson's Snipe Greater Yellowlegs Sabine's Gull Bonaparte's Gull Franklin's Gull Ring-billed Gull California Gull Herring Gull Common Loon Double-crested Cormorant American White Pelican Great Blue Heron Osprey Northern Harrier Cooper's Hawk Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Great Horned Owl Belted Kingfisher Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker American Kestrel Merlin Prairie Falcon Black-billed Magpie American Crow Common Raven Horned Lark Barn Swallow Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch Western Bluebird Mountain Bluebird Townsend's Solitaire Hermit Thrush American Robin American Pipit House Finch Lesser Goldfinch American Goldfinch Chipping Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco White-crowned Sparrow Song Sparrow Spotted Towhee Western Meadowlark Red-winged Blackbird Brewer's Blackbird Yellow-rumped Warbler Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/002701d4642e%24c1e8f510%2445badf30%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chatfield Big Sit! tomorrow (Sunday) still a GO!
COBIRDERs, The Big Sit! at Chatfield is still on for tomorrow. Rain, snow, sleet, wind…or shine (okay, that last one is wishful thinking)! In the past, bad weather made is somewhat miserable for birding and birders, but great for birds (assuming there is visibility). Please come and join in the fun for an hour or as long as you can! Dress warm and for wet weather! Also, reminder - access to the Heronry is only through the Titan Road/Roxborough Road entrance on the east side of the park (Kingfisher Bridge is closed...or by now, gone). Follow the signs tomorrow to the Heronry overlook parking lot and to the deck overlooking the lake. Joey. Hello Fellow COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 14th. This will be the 15th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. NOTE: ENTRY TO THE PARK FOR THIS EVENT IS ONLY FROM THE SOUTH, THE WEST ENTRANCE TO CHATFIELD WILL NOT GET YOU THERE AS THE PLATTE RIVER BRIDGE IS OUT. Just follow the signs from the south entrance. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 15 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/001c01d46324%2476534c50%2462f9e4f0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Kingbird?
Any updates on the Tropical Kingbird. I’d like to chase today if anybody knows where it went. Thanks. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/ddec499b-8952-4cf9-b980-8d1f3ffc020f%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Invitation: Chatfield BIG SIT!
Hello Fellow COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 14th. This will be the 15th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. NOTE: ENTRY TO THE PARK FOR THIS EVENT IS ONLY FROM THE SOUTH, THE WEST ENTRANCE TO CHATFIELD WILL NOT GET YOU THERE AS THE PLATTE RIVER BRIDGE IS OUT. Just follow the signs from the south entrance. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 15 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/001801d45e8b%2498840140%24c98c03c0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: JeffCo: Tropical Kingbird—South Platte Reservoir
A special "Thank You" to Frank Ferrell for discovering this bird and noticing that "something wasn't quite right". Frank was diligent in documenting what he saw and Michael Lester came to the conclusion first that this might be a Tropical Kingbird. BINGO! Thanks to these two, MANY people were able to see, hear, photograph and record this wonderful bird. This is only third Colorado record for the species. Thank you Michael and Frank! Joey. On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-6, Michael Lester wrote: > > Hi All, > > Frank Farrell reported a Western Kingbird to eBird with an intriguing > description. I just followed up and confirmed my suspicion that it is a > Tropical Kingbird. It is on the power lines west of the SW corner of South > Platte Reservoir. > > Michael Lester > Littleton > > 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/d79af2fb-faf1-4ff8-8b00-2c849768c2b2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Summer Tanager - Chatfield State Park - Douglas County
The monthly birdwalk at Chatfield today discovered a male Summer Tanager at the Plum Creek Picnic area (in the cottonwoods by the picnic tables between the parking lot and the reservoir). This bird was mostly red, but showed signs of molt (yellow feathering on the flanks and undertail coverts). Possibly indicating a one year old male? At least two Red-eyed Vireos were still singing in this area, but closer to the reservoir itself. eBird also flagged a first year Franklin's Gull (a tad early for this location). Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Y (oo) ) )_ ( (( '< ) ) // ) ( ( / "" ) ) ( ( v -- 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/01d426a4%240909db80%241b1d9280%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)
Still working the NW side at 4pm. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/5b690ce2-b352-473d-9bf6-1504482fc6e7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)
Continues on NW side at 3:40. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/8791c7b6-c067-4557-91b7-46a355916113%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler update
The bird was seen very briefly early this morning. Many people looking right now. Other birds being seen are: Black-throated Blue Warbler Mourning Warbler Northern Parula American Redstart Northern Waterthrush Virginia's Warbler Wilson's Warbler Rose-breasted Grosbeak Veery Common Yellowthroat Least Flycatchers Hopefully the bird shows back up at the (now) flowering choke cherries. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/220355B0-85E0-47BE-B721-820832F6346D%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler Continues- Larimer
Waterthrush continues as well. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/6b874286-81a2-4392-8219-a90e518d934c%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler Continues- Larimer
The Worm-eating warbler is still at Equalizer Lake. Right across from the barn at 11:30am. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/1906cd99-4bd9-4483-a8da-556794207e9a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow in May?
On today's Chatfield Spring Count Steve Stachowiak and I identified (not hard) an adult Golden-crowned Sparrow along the Highland Canal east of the Douglas County parking lot on Roxburough Road just north of the Highland Canal (and south of the Chatfield pay station). Question, does ANYONE know of a non-fall/winter Golden-crowned Sparrow in Colorado? We thought it was pretty outstanding! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/0333cac0-66e1-4003-94fc-7c889ea70011%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] News from Crow Valley (Weld)
Taking some novice birders there tomorrow for Big Day. Hopefully some stuff comes in tonight. Joey Angstman Greeley, 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/1800fb6e-57bf-49a4-8e9f-64d6a93a8a4b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: ZONE-TAILED HAWK flying over Chatfield
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sm1uR79Pu0s/WuUB3QZWmAI/AEg/c4ec0hYcULAJtsLP8nKFbYxHLtKla06GgCLcBGAs/s1600/180428-Raker-5DIII-1207.jpg> Rob Raker took a great shot of the Zone-tailed Hawk (with a Turkey Vulture). Joey. Joey Kellner > Littleton, 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/6b0165ea-fc1a-4716-9ba1-883f3e33fcc8%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] ZONE-TAILED HAWK flying over Chatfield
A Zone tailed hawk was seen flying with two turkey vultures over Chatfield state park by the entire birdwalk group, photos were obtained. the bird was heading north with those turkey vultures. Photos will be posted later. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/41152B0E-1CC4-4196-8629-6CAD091B344A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Some Weld and Morgan Highlights
I believe the marsh(es) referred to are located at: these Ponds <https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B021'42.2%22N+104%C2%B030'26.2%22W/@40.3617315,-104.5160298,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sweld+county+road+59!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.3617165!4d-104.5072745> Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 5:38:57 PM UTC-6, William Kaempfer wrote: > > Today I took the time to enjoy the mild March weather with an excursion to > Weld County. Joined by John Vanderpoel and Cameron Boyd, we started by > birding Glenmere Park in Greeley. Pretty normal stuff until we finally hit > a passerine flock at the end with one each of Red- and White-breasted > Nuthatches and a Golden=crowned Kinglet. On to the WCR 59 marsh where lots > of ducks were evident including some stunning and recently arrived Cinnamon > Teal. All of the shorebirds to be found were on the west side where lots > of Killdeer were joined by a pair of Wilson’s Snipe and single Greater > Yellowlegs and Baird’s Sandpiper. A single Ring-necked Pheasant called and > then flushed from the marsh. > > > > Loloff had even more ducks, and unlike WCR 59, the focus was on divers > with Canvasback, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup and Ruddy Duck all > present. The scaup were the most abundant of these, but tried as we did, > we couldn’t call any Greater. A large flock of several hundred Cackling > Geese was a nice contrast. Also present were another single Greater > Yellowlegs and a pair of Great-tailed Grackles. At this point, Cameron had > to head for home and I proposed heading on to Ft. Morgan. John took the > bait, and we were off. > > > > Our hope was to visit the east side of Riverside Park to try again for > Winter Wren. Success this time as the bird called and sang repeatedly from > the cattails in the creek that heads west from the spot first described by > Norm Lewis about 2 months ago—the 9th hole of the Frisbee golf course. > As we lest the spot, John picked out a late Norther Shrike. > > > > Finally we stopped at Jackson Reservoir; a very full, white-capped covered > and not particularly birdy Jackson Reservoir. The little pond opposite the > lakeside community had a pair of Horned Grebes, one already molted into > alternate plumage and we found both Eastern (2) and Mountain (3) Bluebirds. > > > > Finally, let me thank Christian for his post on Jeff Parks. Very sad > news, and I’ll miss birding with the always enthusiastic Jeff. > > > > Bill Kaempfer > > Boulderr > -- 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/fb2df7bd-7436-4238-b23c-ed52acb192b4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
