Re: [cobirds] Another bird sound quiz
Ted, I'll take the bait My first reaction was Western Wood-Pewee, but your recording doesn't exhibit that raspy sound quality they have. So I'll go with my second reaction, Lesser Goldfinch. Fun games!! Mike Blatchley Longmont On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 7:22 PM Ted Floyd wrote: > Hey, folks. Alrighty, that last one was fun, er, "fun." > > Here's a new one: > > https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/244160651 > > And another cut from the same bird: > > https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/244160711 > > You can hear several species in those two cuts, but the one I'm talking > about is the slowly and rather steadily repeated whistle, falling in pitch > a bit and wavering, uttered every 2-3 seconds. The bird vocalized like this > for at least a minute at a time for much of the morning. Audio-recorded > (and seen, so I know what it is) near the intersection of Lefthand Canyon > Drive and Old Stage Road in Boulder County, yesterday, Wed., June 17. > > Any takers? > > Enjoy! > > 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 view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c26aff93-6f81-4035-9864-aac722552b67o%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c26aff93-6f81-4035-9864-aac722552b67o%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_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/CAJQBZOus_j9dY2_0Z6Xbco%2B5H2cwdonaMfA768KkG0Nra8tfjg%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Help with possible bird ID
Heidi, I realize this won't be consistent with the hawk-like bird you saw, but is it possible you were hearing a Red-breasted or White-breasted Nuthatch calling from the same tree? When I read the descriptions "dog toy" and "like a monkey", that's the first vocalization that came to mind without reading further. Mike Blatchley On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 11:06 PM Heidi Haas Williams wrote: > Hey all, first post to the group after hearing a strange bird call/sound > today. Around midday north of Denver (Federal Heights) I heard what I > thought might be a dog toy originally, but it sounded almost like a monkey > - hard to describe but that's what I thought it was originally. It was loud > and sounded a few times so I went to check it out. I was able to spot a > bird/bird of prey up in a tree right outside my house that I believed to be > making the noise. Unfortunately I wasn't able to capture the call or any > part of the bird via camera but i was able to see a whitish belly and it > seemed a bit fluffy as it hopped from one branch to another. I wasn't able > to see it's head or body shape at all but it seemed hawkish size. I went to > get binocs/camera and couldn't spot it again (may have flown while I was > inside) so that's all the info I have. No history of owls in the > residential area, but occasional hawks/falcons as we do have a prairie dog > town nearby. > > Out of plain curiosity, does anyone have an idea of what it could be? It > wasn't the usual hawk or owl sounds I've heard while out (or during visits > to hawkquest etc). It seemed fairly unique and I'm hoping the "monkey-ish" > descriptor might be a clue. > > Sorry if this is a wild goose chase, but I appreciate any suggestions so I > can compare to audio on ebird/merlin/etc! > > Thanks! > Heidi Haas > > -- > 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/634455d9-65a3-4c75-b214-b0fe3f1463e8o%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/634455d9-65a3-4c75-b214-b0fe3f1463e8o%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_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/CAJQBZOu_C4azhC5q_wZGxNqJpPBoP09KOWZCYG7Fr5zerAQTAQ%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump
Sorry, it’s a false alarm. Subject bird just took fight and is a Northern Harrier. Mike Blatchley Longmont On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 3:01 PM Kevin DeBoer wrote: > 57th just east of Taft on prey right now > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f8390316-2940-4e7e-a147-18a3adb7c1cf%40googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJQBZOs-zhC752u8VPHjGRYTMH%2BUk2YHJjdNRC13iPJ7ePs3Fw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Boulder Common Nighthawk
When I left my office this evening in west Longmont, I looked up to the familiar call of a Common Nighthawk. I was surprised to see 10 of them flying northward together. Mike Blatchley Longmont On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 9:10 PM, David Waltman wrote: > Had my first Common Nighthawk of the year in the foothills north of > Boulder. I took a look at eBird reports for the state and was shocked to > see most of the reports are of single birds, only occasionally 2 or more. > As others have commented, I have memories of large numbers in the past. > One of those memories is at the state capital building in Madison, > Wisconsin on a hot summer night where the floodlights on the building would > attract large numbers of bugs which in turn would attract large numbers of > nighthawks. What has happened to the nighthawk population? > David Waltman > Boulder > -- 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/CAJQBZOu_-Pn0HPeFok%2ByUQTnOycce7w44ieT0k6wacUsSg5eBQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-winged Dove, Longmont, Boulder County
A new yard bird for us, a White-winged Dove visiting the feeders at our house in northwest Longmont. Are these starting to get a little more common here in Colorado? Mike Blatchley Longmont, 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/EC970516-A807-47DB-9DA6-70FC7D3E0800%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Clover Basin Reservoir, Longmont, Boulder Cty
While unsuccessfully searching for John's Dunlin at Clover Basin, Mary and I had a brief appearance of a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD. It was along trees and shoreline next to Nelson Road, on south/southeast corner of the reservoir. Mike Blatchley Longmont, 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] Cranes over SW Longmont
I happened to see this same flock. They must have roosted somewhere in the area. I first saw them farther south of your casa, circling in a tight formation and gaining altitude on an apparent thermal. What amazed me as I sat watching is how, almost in unison, they all peeled off the thermal and morphed into one large echelon formation pointed north. Within a minute, a dozen split off into their own formation and headed NNE. Great way to start a day! Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO On Mar 24, 2013, at 11:14 AM, William Schmoker wrote: > I just had a nice surprise over my SW Longmont house- 41 bugling Sandhill > Cranes. > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Even more Dickcissels, North Longmont, Boulder County
Well, biking seems to be the way of finding Dickcissels. I had heard and seen individuals, also while riding, in the previously reported locations from Bryan G. and Elena K. This week, I have come across hordes of these birds in many of the fields north of Longmont. There are at least 6-8 of them singing in the still uncut alfalfa fields about 0.5 mi. north of CO-66 on 87th St. (google map) <http://goo.gl/maps/WjAz>. They are primarily on the east side of 87th, but just listen and you'll hear them all around. These are private fields so stay on the road and be mindful of the few houses along that stretch. Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] FOS Hummingbird - Jefferson County
Glad someone else is hearing these little fella's out there. Also distinctly heard one yesterday west of Longmont. For what its worth, 10 days prior, on a nice "summer" morning, a group of us was hiking Chautauqua Park in Boulder. Two of us independently caught brief trills on two occasions during the hike of what sounded like a male Broad-tailed. Being so early, I didn't have the confidence to list it but I'm starting to wonder if it could have been Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 5:02 AM, Joey Kellner <> wrote: > At approximately 10am I heard a male Broad-tailed Hummingbird flying over > Waterton Canyon. Looks like this year April 4th is the left side of the > bell-shaped curve of Broad-tailed migration. :-) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Snowy Plover correction
Early and late arrivals for the state, an individual county, or even a particular birding location. This and so much more can be extracted from eBird. Unfortunately it may not reflect all written records maintained by county or state bird committees. In addition to current sightings, historical records and lists can, and should, be input into eBird. For those out there who haven't checked out eBird, give it a look ( http://ebird.org). Just my $0.02 worth. Mike Blatchley On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > Myself and I am sure many other birders support this comment ==> "It > would be nice if there would be something similar for early and late > dates for all the birds in Colorado for the entire state" ... :-) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, McIntosh Lake, Boulder Cty
On a casual walk around McIntosh, Mary just spotted 48 Sandhill Cranes feeding on the N/NW shoreline. Add to that about 100 golf balls someone felt compelled to hit onto the ice. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Ross's Gull positive
Ross's Gull showed up again, around 4:00pm Sunday. Good views from the trail below the dam. Was seen by many birders still in the area. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Re: Pacific Loon MacIntosh Lake Still Present (Boulder County)
Could this loon be in the middle of a late molt? Loons lose their ability to fly during molts, I believe up to 4-6 weeks. mike > On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 5:36 PM, rostrhamus wrote: > Marcel Such mentioned observing that this bird is missing a > significant number of flight feathers or something to that effect, so > its future is uncertain at this time. Updates on the status of this > bird are appreciated. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Pacific Loon, McIntosh Lake, Boulder County
While on an evening walk, we came across a juvenile Pacific Loon on McIntosh lake. I was surprised to come across any loon sp. in early July, much less a Pacific. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Black Phoebe, Chatfield Res.
Mary, Dad and I stopped into Chatfield this afternoon. As of 3:30-4:30, Black Phoebe has returned to original pond described by Joey. Fed on pond and fields east and northeast of pond. Mike Blatchley Longmont, 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 To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
[cobirds] Lagerman Res Sage Sparrow still present
For those of you who missed the Sage Sparrow yesterday, he is still present as of 9:00am this morning. Again working the paths and brush around the restrooms. Mike Blatchley Longmont -- 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 To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
[cobirds] Sage Sparrow, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder Cty.
After not finding much on Lagerman Reservoir other than a lone American Avocet and the Osprey pair tidying their nest platform, noticed a couple sparrows rummaging on the ground adjacent to the new restroom facilities. Only got the bins on one prior to flushing--a Sage Sparrow. Nice to see in Boulder County. Glad spring is here and hoping to get out birding more now! Mike Blatchley Longmont -- 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 To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
Re: [cobirds] Injured Cormorant
Tony, Greenwood Wildlife Rehab Center (in Longmont) has tended to DC Cormorants. But I don't think they have the resources to retrieve the injured animals from the field, instead relying on people to bring them in. Their phone is 303-545-5849. Mike On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Tony wrote: > I noticed a lone Double-crested Cormorant hanging out > amongst the geese that appeared to have an injured left wing and most > likely cannot fly. I am asking for advice what to do. > -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Union Reservoir, Weld County
Bob Zilly and I visited Union Res. between 8:30-9:30 this morning. We relocated RED-THROATED LOON near middle of reservoir, swimming among the many grebes. Did not see Common Loon. But then again, we didn't relocate Red-throated after it finally made it's first dive. Union is a big reservoir, so it's easy to miss something out there. Best viewing this morning was from Longmont Park area on SW corner of res. Park appears closed for season, but sign indicated walk-in access allowed. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Weld County, Union Reservoir, Loons
Mary and I went back to Union Reservoir Monday evening in search of better views of this weekends loons, particularly in better weather conditions! Common Loon and possible Yellow-billed were not to be found. But Walter's Pacific/Arctic Loon was out in the middle of the reservoir feeding among the gulls. Although weather conditions were better, it was much farther out. The gulls are definitely making their presence known; they were coming in from the south [from Erie landfill?] in droves. Didn't have the time, or daylight, to stay and look for interesting ones. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Re: Possible Arctic Loon, Union Reservoir
I did observe this bird lean to its side while preening, and no vent strap was visible--pure white underside. Whether Arctic or Pacific, the smudgy marks on the front and flanks of throat still bother me. I assume these birds are entirely into basic plumage by the time they reach here and are not in some intermediate molt? This bird is worthy of additional looks, when the winds die down a little. Mike Blatchley Longmont On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Walter M Szeliga wrote: > > The bird lazily > preened but never gave good looks of the vent region making > observation of a vent strap impossible. The bird had a white throat > with a small dark spot confined to the center of the throat and > unconnected with the cheeks (i.e. no "necklace" of black); --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Boulder/Weld Cty. Lakes, Loons, Scoters and more
Bob Zilly, Mary and I went on a multi-lake tour today, hitting a dozen Boulder and Weld county lakes. Most predominant species seen today--Western Grebe's everywhere. Never seen this many in my life, much less in one day. Highlights as follows: Baseline Res: 2 SURF SCOTER (female), reported by Christian Nunes last week and still present (thanks Christian!). Also present, 4 HOODED MERGANSERS and 4 BUFFLEHEAD. Great to see these arriving! Valmont Reservoir (Legion Park): Wind kept the viewing brief from up on the hill, with many species too far in the distance to identify. But one SNOW GOOSE seen among Canada Geese. North Teller Lake: 14 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS still present and very busy feeding. Prince Lake #2: 4 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS and 8 FRANKLIN'S GULLS among the many Ring-billed Gulls. Union Reservior: Best viewing in NW corner of lake where we had 1 COMMON LOON, 1 late GREAT EGRET, and 1 possible juvenile YELLOW-BILLED LOON. YBLO only provided 2 frontal views in between dives and then disappeared among the billions of Western Grebes. I was not too confident of any ID based on Sibley's and Peterson's drawings, but this evenings research has led to photos indicative of Yellow-billed. Am probably going to return Sunday morning to re-locate and get a different angle. Great birding! Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Re: Plover at Lagerman?, Boulder Co. 10/14
I will comment that when I first saw the plover on Tuesday afternoon, initial reaction was Black-bellied Plover. But when it took flight on that day, I didn't detect any signs of white on upper wings or tail. Certainly got me to thinking about American Golden, but I hate identifying basic plumage shorebirds, especially based on flight characteristics. When Todd and I saw it fly on Wednesday, we had good views of underneath side of wings, and I didn't catch any hints of black axillaries, further suggesting American Golden. I haven't been back out since Wednesday, but I will stop by today and see if it's still around. As for the confusing gull, Bob Zilly and I have been discussing that one since Tuesday also. I just got email from him; he just returned from Lagerman and managed to get views of underneath side of primaries--no color/gray suggesting Thayer's Gull. Mike Longmont, CO On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:33 PM, wrote: > Mike also pointed out a plover to me that he said has been around a few > days. It flew once and I did not notice the black underwings like a > Black-bellies Plover and didn't seem as white underneath as the photos I > looked at last night. It might be worth a look because I believe it could > be good for an *American Golden Plover*. Maybe Mike had better looks > today. > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Boulder Cty: Cassin's Sparrows, Black-chinned Hummingbird
I set out to find the Cassin's Sparrows this morning, albeit with some trepidation from Bill K.'s and Bill S.'s rattlesnake warnings. After realizing I had to leave the "safety" of the access road, I managed to locate a couple of them being quite vocal. Not the most visually stunning bird, but cranks out quite a melody!! Fortunately they were on the north side of the draw, a little more to the west of coordinates posted the other day: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=40.091599,-105.268417 As for that rattlesnake warning, they are there!! Initial trek down the access road yielded a warning rattle from an old partially-buried galvanized drainage pipe that crosses the path. It was taking shelter under the pipe. Use caution in this area (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=40.094433,-105.270767). On my return trip, I saw it moving into the end of the pipe. Ahhh, photo op. Circumnavigate the pipe at a safe distance while keeping my eye on his whereabouts. Wrong. All morning I'm careful to watch where I step until now. Fortunately its mate let out the loudest adrenaline-boosting rattle before I stepped on it and it also quickly retreated to the pipe. Lessons learned: always watch where you step and where there's one rattler, there may be others... O.K., back to birding. Next stop, pick up Mary and join Bob Zilly at White Rocks. Little Blue Heron is still present in the confusing plumage. No signs of the Willow or Least Flycatchers, but plenty of summertime breeding bird activity. First was a pair of Western Wood-pewees feeding 2-3 young in the nest. Shortly after, American Goldfinch taking turns on a nest. And as the male was coming back in to take his turn, a hummingbird engaged in a game of chase to drive him off. The pièce de résistance; the hummer returned to the cottonwood and was found sitting on a nest no more than 30' away from the goldfinch nest--a Black-chinned Hummingbird. Might be a long summer of territorial disputes between those two nests! Storms moved in, so we headed out. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder Cty.
Lagerman Reservoir continues to have quite the turnover from hour to hour. Just yesterday afternoon I observed 20+ Willets fly in, feed for 15minutes, and depart in formation to the north. Moments later, the same story with a flock of White-faced Ibis. Seems like shorebirds are using it for a quick stopover, but not staying long. This morning, mixed among many Wilson's Phalaropes, Spotted Sandpipers, Least Sandpiper's, Dowitcher sp. and Yellowlegs sp., a single alternate-plumage BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER arrived. I observed and photographed him for 10-15 minutes, scanned the rest of the lake for other arrivals, but could not relocate plover when I came back around. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Whimbrel, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.
Lagerman Res. continues to produce a variety of migrating birds. This morning, one Whimbrel. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Willet, Ibis, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.
More migratory species dropping in this weekend. We finished up the day at Lagerman Res. with 2 Willet (FOS), 2 White-faced Ibis, 2 Long-billed(?) Dowitcher's and a host of Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs (we wondered where they were all hiding today). Time to call it a day. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Boulder Reservoir
2 Sandhill Cranes at NW corner of Boulder Reservoir. Feeding along shore, but just wandered into area of downed trees on western shore. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Brown Pelican, Montezuma County
Todd Deininger just called to report a BROWN PELICAN at Potten Reservoir in Montezuma County. Mike Blatchley --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.
Another quick stop at Lagerman Res. this morning to search for the Semi-palmated Plover. No luck finding it. But there were 8 White-faced Ibis and 1 GLOSSY IBIS hanging out with the other usual species. 8 White-faced Ibis 1 GLOSSY IBIS 30 Franklin's Gulls 1 Am. White Pelican 4 Am. Avocet 7 Am. Widgeon 8 Mallard 3 Osprey 8 Western Grebe 4 Canada Goose X Killdeer Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] White-faced Ibis, Boulder Res
Chilly stop at NW corner of Boulder Reservoir. Just in time to see flock of 105 White-faced Ibis land. Other species included Franklins Gulls, American White Pelicans, Greater Yellowlegs, American Avocets and the usual waterfowl. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Osprey tangled in fishing line, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.
Stopped by Lagerman Reservoir in Longmont again this evening to look for more migratory excitement. Nothing notable, but one of the Osprey there seems to have a large bundle of orange string/filament caught on its right leg. This is presumably the male, since its mate was on the nest platform. I'm doubtful anything can be done to help free him of the string since he seems quite mobile; I watched as he caught a fish, devoured it, and proceeded to the shoreline for some post-dinner bathing. But I thought I'd mention it here just in case. At any rate, when I'm in that area, I'll certainly keep watching him for signs of distress. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Lagerman Res, Longmont, Boulder Cty.
Quick stop at Lagerman Res. on way home yielded 3 Black-necked Stilts. Mike Blatchley Longmont Sent from my iPhone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon, Swede Lake
Eurasian Wigeon still at Swede Lake. Hanging out on E/NE corner of lake. Best viewing was from Fossil Creek loop trail--less heat shimmer. Also we see 2 State Patrol cars over on the highway with 7 cars--don't know if they are getting tickets, but exercise caution. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Mew Gull, Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder
Adult MEW GULL among 30 Ring-Bill Gulls at Walden Ponds (Cottonwood Marsh). A great day to be out birding. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
