[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler - Mesa County
We had first winter *Chestnut-sided Warbler* (2) at Fruita State park this afternoon. I found the birds around noon and Mark & Denise Vollmar were able to relocate them and get a photo to confirm the ID. The two birds were seen about 0.2 miles south of the Boat Launch area in Fruita State Park where the service road intersects with the trail around the lake. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesoi9s4Kze%3Dy1604uZjypWy5mwtDOVPkyL%2Bs%3DV_k0_aMcQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Least Sandpipers - Mesa County
This morning Eileen Cunningham, Kevin Pape, Dave Price and I birded Horsethief Canyon SWA. At the same location that Hank Schoch found the Least Sandpipers on Jan. 3, 2018, we saw a flock of American Pipits (25) on a gravel bar. As we watched the pipits through our scopes we soon discovered 4 *Least Sandpipers* (small sandpipers with yellowish legs) as well as 4 Killdeer on the same gravel bar. On another gravel bar not far away we discovered some Wilson's Snipe feeding along the edge of the gravel bar -- 4 to start with, then 6, 8, no 9.wait, there were 14 snipe in all. We counted them several times to make sure. Later on in the morning at the west end of the property we found a first year brown Northern Shrike. Personally I haven't seen many brown first year birds, normally the ones I see are gray first winter birds. Location for Least Sandpipers: >From the parking lot entrance at Horsethief Canyon SWA, go west along the main road to the next road going north (small corrals where you turn right or north). Go to the parking lot at the end of this road. From the parking lot, walk north to the Colorado River and check the gravel bars in this area. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesoJq3bQdnycoxxA40M5rnd%3DG%3DanC%3Dpts6sF7kjd-jfQVQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler - Mesa County
What a surprise! This morning while enjoying a cup of coffee and a freshly baked scone on the back patio, I had a *Prothonotary Warbler* pass through the yard. I heard a chip and saw a flash of bright yellow, so thinking I had a Wilson's Warbler in the back yard, I started studying the mulberry bush. To my surprise, it turned out to be a Prothonotary Warbler. I had several good looks at the bird from 10-12 yards away as it fed in the lower level of the large mulberry bush. Much larger than a Wilson's Warbler with a bright golden yellow head and body, plain face with distinct dark eye and large pointed dark bill, olive green back, unmarked bluish wings, white under tail coverts contrasting sharply with yellow body. Very sharp contrast with yellow head, olive green back and bluish wings leads me to believe it was a male. The Prothonotary Warbler fed for a few minutes in the mulberry bush before taking flight to the east and our neighbor's yard. There is a drainage with a small stream and thick underbrush with some trees less than 100 yards from where I saw the Prothonotary Warbler. I searched the area, but was unable to find the Prothonotary. Did turn up a Western Tanager and some Yellow-rumped Warblers in the wash. What a treat! Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqSC5hGa_fj2YnPAfL4LZqMe7%2BkGyj%2BZigAWEAXO01-Sw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Low Numbers - Annual Ovenbird Count - Jefferson County
Hi All, Each year since 2008, along with friends I have conducted the Annual Ovenbird Count in Willow Springs Open Space (WSOS), which is private open space restricted to Willow Springs residents. The area is just south of Hwy 285 and Mount Lindo along the foothills in Jefferson County and adjoins Ken Caryl Open Space to the south and Jefferson County Open Space to the west. We walk the same pre-determined route each morning starting at 6 AM and record the singing Ovenbirds along the route. We do a different route each day, and each route is approximately a 5 mile round trip. The trip is conducted sometime during the last few days of May or the first few days of June. This year Audrey Boag and Rob Raker helped me both days (June 1 & 2), while Chuck Aid, Bob Andrews, and Michael Kiessig joined us on June 2. Our results of 14 singing Ovenbirds over the two days were the lowest I have ever recorded since starting the count. Here are the results over the years: 2008 - 20 singing Ovenbirds 2009 - 22 2010 - 23 2011 - 19 2012 - 24 2013 - 32 June 2 & 3 2014 - 33 May 29 & 30 2015 - 28 May 28 & 29 2016 - 14 June 1 & 2 Curious what David Suddjian finds in Ken Caryl Open Space and the folks down in the Colorado Springs area find in their surveys near the Air Force Academy this year. Mike Henwood Formerly Willow Springs resident, Jefferson County now living in Grand Junction, Mesa 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/CAL4Vesp50tVTZeh%3DgwVhM2nbOMvQHa%2BDfgLjbrVsO8G6ynzk-Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red Crossbills - Mesa County
Kathleen McGinley and I spent this morning around Fruita Reservoir #1 in the Grand Mesa National Forest on Pinyon Mesa south of Glade Park in Mesa County. Highlights included: Singing Fox Sparrow and 100+ Red Crossbills. The Red Crossbills (Lodgepole Pine or Type 5) included both adult male & females plus a good number of recent fledglings. It appeared that the youngsters were doing most of the work on the cones (Engelmann Spruce), while the adults acted as sentinels. The flock called incessantly and I was able to get a decent recording with my i-Phone, which is included in my e-Bird report. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesq%3D6mpLO2X760G1DyJrzo2YXtJdSdi2UEiMMHPm9vnG6A%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Dead Burrowing Owl - Glade Park - Mesa County
Found a Burrowing Owl that had just been hit by a car on the morning of July 5 east of the Glade Park store in Mesa County. Now have the owl in my freezer. Need some help with what to do with the dead bird -- Denver Museum of Natural History??? Division of Wildlife??? Any help in getting the bird to an appropriate source is welcome. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VespJ5nuzzO_RdNpF%3DE9Ss0G8TA5-3pi4SMPPamcXbRxp%3Dw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Poorwill Behavior - Montrose County
Yesterday my son and I hiked down into Roubideau Canyon on the Old Transfer Bike Trail #251 off the Transfer Road out of Montrose. We saw a Common Poorwill, which are ground nesters, just ahead of us on the ground as we descended down a long sloping portion of the trail. The female was quivering, wings fluttering, and for a moment had me believing the she was really hurt and we were going to pick her up. But as we approached to less than 5 yards, the bird fluttered pitifully just a few yards away. It did this several times, putting on quite a show feigning injury. Then it started to fly moth like a little further ahead of us on the trail. After several of these forays and about 75 yards from the original spot, the female poorwill took flight down below the trail and circled back to the original location with no trouble flying. Wish I had the foresight to have my son follow the poorwill down the trail while I stayed at the original spot - may have been able to locate the nest. Knew the bird was a Common Poorwill as it showed a large head, white throat, and speckled gray and brown body with no distinct pattern while sitting on the ground. When the bird fluttered and flew a short distance, the gray front of the wing with brown primary and secondary feathers was quite obvious. A male poorwill has noticeable white corners on the tail, while this bird (and females in general) have buffier tail tips that are not near as obvious. Anyway, I'm nominating this bird for an "Academy Award" for the best female actress of the year - Killdeers are a distant second. We were descending down a long trail that had been an old road at one time. Elevation was about 8,000 feet. The upper side of the trail was woodland pinyon/juniper, while the habitat below the trail was Mountain Shrub with serviceberry, mountain mahogany, and some scrub oak. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa County hiking in Montrose 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/CAL4VesrFMRn1ERFSCZ6XnihKXiRMYeR2XGP7mCBdq8h78J5rfA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gunnison Sage Grouse & Three-toed Woodpeckers - Mesa County
This morning Bob Moston, David Price and myself spent the morning around Fruita Reservoir #1 on Pinyon Mesa south of the Glade Park Store. On the way up, we rounded a corner, and there she was - a female *Gunnison Sage Grouse* on the left hand side of the road. We stopped and watched her from about 15 yards away - long tail, black belly and flanks, and feathering to the base of the toes. She would put one foot in front of the other, take two or three steps, stop...wait, then take another couple of very deliberate steps, stop...wait, then repeat the pattern. It took her between 5 and 10 minutes to cross the forest road. Once she reached the other side and entered the sagebrush, she was just as deliberate and very well camouflaged. We watched her from inside the car for about 15 minutes. The location was on South 16 1/2 Rd past the intersection with JS Road and about a mile below the National Forest Boundary. In addition to the sagebrush habitat with grasses, there was a moist meadow less than 100 yards away. Lots of Woodpeckers in and around Fruita Reservoir #1. Highlight was seeing two *Three-toed Woodpeckers* at close range feeding by pecking, rather than scaling & flaking. We had great looks at about 15 yards - could even see the feet of the woodpeckers. Also had Downy & Hairy Woodpeckers, Red-naped and Williamson's Sapsuckers, plus the numerous Flickers. Also saw 45-50 Brewer's Blackbirds perched together in a couple of scrub oak trees. Never seen that many together outside of feed lots, pastures etc in winter. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesoGnmYZjgC3QMOvbH45WaqJmaDM2OQ-1TvQ%2BrJVhsGZ7w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common Tern & Red-breasted Merganser - Mesa County
On Sept. 24 a Common Tern was seen flying over and around Highline Lake State Park. Was an adult nonbreeding bird. Obvious black patch behind eye with all gray wings and some black on primaries. Rare spring & fall migrant on WS. Today along the Colorado River at the Grand Junction Wildlife Area a group of us saw a male Red-breasted Merganser. Uncommon spring and fall migrant that normally does not show up until late October. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesq%2Be7p5GDq8pSQHSFRSSaX-2d9CYiM4GqG8Fdv0Ks%2BUOQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - 3000 - Delta County
Yesterday evening 6 of us hardy souls braved the weather and went to Delta to see the wintering Sandhill Cranes gathering in the evening. We estimated about 3000 (give or take a few) Sandhill Cranes in the corn fields just east of the Hamilton Tract - Escalante State Wildlife Area. It is a spectacular sight to see them flying in from various directions and landing in the fields - 20 birds, then 4 more, 12 over there, here come about 40, 8 more over there..they just keep coming. They gather in the fields the last hour or so before dark, then go to the river just before dark to stand in shallow water and on sandbars to spend the night. Back in the 90's we might see a hundred in the area, but now there are thousands spending the winter. They use the Escalante SWA as a home base. During the day they feed in the agricultural fields ranging up the Uncompahgre River to the Olathe/Montrose area, up the North Fork of the Gunnison towards Hotchkiss, and in irrigated farm land all across Delta County, and down to the Grand Valley to feed in irrigated lands in Mesa County. Late in the afternoon they return to the fields around the Escalante SWA near Delta, then spend the night standing in the Gunnison River. Most of the river where they spend the night borders private property and is not accessible, but seeing them fly into the fields the last hour before sunset is a spectacular sight. Directions: Heading to Delta from GJ on Hwy 50, take County Road G50 on the very outskirts of Delta. As soon as you pass the Escalante SWA - Hamilton Tract on your right, you will start seeing Sandhill Cranes in the corn fields. You can see the cranes from the road, but since G50 is a busy Road without much of a shoulder, I would go to 1250 Road, turn left and park along the edge of 1250 Road. You can then walk a short distance back across G50 Road to watch the cranes. It is all private land, so don't cross the fences. View the cranes from the edge of the road behind the fences. If you are coming from the town of Delta, take West 5th Street out of town past the Delta Sales Yard. It becomes G Road once you get out of town. After several miles take G 50 Road to the right and follow it down to the bridge and across the river. Shortly after you will start seeing the cranes on your left. Would plan on arriving around 4 or 4:30 PM. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa County MADdOG PHOTOGRAPHY on -- 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/CAL4VesqR3c2JJ_HHYX5VSy4Oa62gKwm%3DJTLmq-J3LbjzF95H3Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gray Catbird - Mesa County
This afternoon Eileen Cunningham and Kathleen McGinley observed a Gray Catbird on the Riverfront Trail on the east side of the Colorado River near the short little street High Country Court. Access to High Country Court would be off the Riverside Parkway north of Colorado Hwy 340 (also know as Broadway). Reporting for Eileen & Kathleen. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesoANwv1J4q-1pnEytfb_uTaHCZ7w9JwFx5wjEzK1RUKCQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Early Sage Thrasher - Mesa County
Eileen Cunningham, Kathleen McGinley and I were able to find the Sage Thrasher first seen by Eileen C. on Feb. 20, 2017. We found the bird in the same location as it was seen on Feb. 20 This is an early date, most early migrants arrive in mid-March. I believe the earliest date is 25 Feb. The location is on Mesa County 21 Road north of the canal and about halfway to the gas plant. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrbCbq5MnwP39%3D1r3XQRhXkXRXs%3DX3HROd1jkLfPrN27A%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Solitary Sandpiper - Mesa County
The *Solitary Sandpiper (cinnamomea) *continues at the Grand Junction Wildlife Area (GJWA) in Grand Junction. Carol Ortenzio took some photos this morning while we were observing the bird. The beige spots (rather than white spots) on the upperwing are evident in some of the photos. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Veso6Yx12og6uCShdS0D%2BqswEK6rdZHX%3DbfU7KbY_4ZFD4g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Solitary Sandpipers - Mesa County
Eileen Cunningham and I observed *Solitary Sandpipers **cinnamomea *at two different locations this morning. We saw one juvenile at the Fruita State Park and an adult & juvenile at Horsethief SWA. Yesterday Carol Ortenzio and I had a juvenile *Solitary Sandpiper **cinnamomea *at Grand Junction Wildlife Area and Mark & Denise reported seeing 3 Solitary Sandpipers along the Blue Heron section of the Colorado River State Park. That makes 4 different locations in two days, so this must be the window for the western subspecies. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesojezQUKhuZyBFfqhf8K_Qyh4uf9LkOQX1sEvjkmh6hMg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Northern Waterthrush & Nashville Warbler - Mesa County
Hello Fellow Birders, This morning I walked the river trail at Horsethief Canyon SWA near Fruita. I found a *Northern Waterthrush* in the exact same location as last year. Also saw a *Nashville Warbler *in a mixed flock of warblers (mostly Wilson's) and vireos. Despite the warm and above average temperatures, I did not see a flycatcher or a hummingbird (somewhat of a surprise to me). Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/d6119774-bb1a-477f-a38e-a173786c5ceb%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Clay-colored Sparrows - Mesa County
Fellow Birders, The Grand Junction Wildlife Area (GJWA) has a number of food plots and each fall we have large numbers (think 100) of Chipping Sparrows in September and October. This morning I was able to find both an adult and juvenile *Clay-colored Sparrows *among the large number of Chipping Sparrows using the field under the power line corridor. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrgkfZbMgUhn8TD5fNV48%3DaOqmqLJ0Y0UjepDvCBs7Qqg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Cassin's Vireo - Highline Lake SP - Mesa county
This afternoon Eileen Cunningham, David Price and myself ran into a mixed flock at Highland Lake State Park that included a *Cassin's Vireo, *a late Warbling Vireo, Mountain Chickadees, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Wilson's and Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warblers. The location was on the west side near the entrance to the Mack Mesa side. Had great looks at most of the birds. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqXvyCDHr4Os_VST44aM1ek8jkb6xE1Ys0x3TWyk8-%2BXw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tundra Swan - Jerry Creeek Res. - Mesa
Four of us birded the Jerry Creek Reservoir SWA on Jan. 1 as part of the Mesa CBC. While walking in to the reservoirs we saw a flock of 20+ Chukars. The Tundra Swan (probably the same on we saw in Nov. at the nearby small pond off Hwy 330) was in a small patch of open water on the small lake. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesp844hwAge%3DBYYv4X-_P7V%3DTP%2B81i4N%2BvjyHhxZ2%2BKmAQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black Merlin - Mesa County
Thought this might be of interest regarding merlins in Mesa County. On 1-8-15 I observed a Pacific (Black) Merlin at the Orchard Mesa Wildlife Area (OMWA). I had seen it previously on 12-28, but didn't get a real good look. Also this fall on 1-24-14, I saw a Boreal (Taiga) subspecies at the Grand Junction Wildlife Area (GJWA) as well as the more common Prairie subspecies. Both the GJWA (Gunnison River) and OMWA (Colorado River) are located in bottomland along a river. In addition to seeing the Prairie at GJWA area, they also have been observed in other areas such as town, farm land. and desert areas here in Mesa County. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesoyiV6nvnGMQ9db4htpoacynNqGQaAcUbUiu8_iv6Wdcw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lincoln's & White-throated Sparrows - Mesa County
This morning Katey Buster, Kathleen McGinley and myself birded the Grand Junction Wildlife Area (GJWA). Among the hundreds of sparrows we looked at, we had one overwintering LINCOLN'S SPARROW and 3 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS (all white-striped adults). What a treat to look through your binocs and see two White-throated feeding side by side on the ground. Mike Henwood -- 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/CAL4VesqrE0ewmTRUtPibWAzbBBfarFFRYZSTgRJ21ZcTU9o1LQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Glden-crowned Sp. & WW Junco - Red Rocks _ Jeffco
Arrived at the Red Rocks Trading Post feeders about 7 this morning & threw out some seed. The Golden-crowned Sparrow appeared right away along with a classic White-winged Junco. Mark Chavez arrived about half hour later and put out more see. The Golden-crowned put in another appearance before I left around 7:45. Mike Henwood Grand junction visiting the Eastern Slope this weekend. -- 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/CAL4VesoHez6n3Gfof%3DxVr10nTr86ofXZ1-EU1U%3DR9OWhFAG1ow%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rosy-Finches at Powderhorn - Mesa County
This evening five of us were driving into Powderhorn Ski Area in Mesa County and observed a large flock (around 150) of Rosy-Finches feeding along the side of the road. The flock consisted mostly of Gray-crowned, but we estimated there were at least 15 Black, 15 Brown-capped, and at least 10 Hepburn's. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqWHTjCvhWxx81Svvuh0ZsnrOSatMHQPjovH3jHJ7kD%2Bg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White Gyrfalcon - Mesa County
Eileen Cunningham and myself observed a White Gyrfalcon Tuesday evening, March 10, on Pinyon Mesa. We were south of the Glade Park Store just below the intersection of S 16.5 & JS Road (end of winter maintenance and as far as you can drive). The Gyrfalcon glided just below the contour of the ridge going from south to north. We were able to watch it for quite a distance and it did not flap its wings as it glided to the north. Gyrfalcons are known to be diurnal migrants, and we observed it about 5:50 P.M. The bird was large (a tad smaller than the Common Raven when viewed together) with a robust chest, and was pure white except for the sharply contrasting dark (black) wingtips (reminded one of an American White Pelican). A group of us looked for the Gyrfalcon in the same area last night, March 11, without success. Strongly suspect it was migrating north. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesra3GXMD88ao8nBKqKn6a9FDcnqRmFebXn6OWSWWEgKAw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] CFO June Uncompahgre Plateau Field Trips
Upcoming June CFO field Trips to the Uncompahgre Plateau June 12-14 Weekend Birding Trip - This will be a trip for hard core birders in good physical condition. We will use the Columbine Pass CG as a base, hike various trails in the daytime, then go owling in the evening. Target species will include Dusky Grouse, Northern Saw-whet and Flammulated Owls, Common Poorwill, Lewis's Woodpecker, Purple Martin, Grace's Warbler, and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow. The trip will be limited to 10 participants and only CFO members are eligible. June 20 Divide Road Driving Field Trip - We will drive the Divide Road over the Uncompahgre Plateau from Grand Junction to Delta stopping at various locations along the way to bird. Target species will include Dusky Grouse, Lewis's Woodpecker, Purple Martin, Grace's Warbler, Orange-crowned & MacGillivrays's Warblers, and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow. The trip will be limited to 15 participants and only CFO members are eligible. Details on How to Register for these trips will be announced in the Spring Issue of *COLORADO BIRDS (due out in early April). * Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesoF2HvvXyZgeTv-zBye4ZssiM6j%2BCwe062ZJ56nQt1sbg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Ovenbird Annual Count - WSOS - Jeffco
On May 28 & 29, 2015, along with Michael Kiessig, Robert Raker, & Chuck Aid, I conducted the Annual Ovenbird Count in Willow Springs Open Space (WSOS), which is private open space restricted to Willow Springs residents. I have conducted this count annually in the last few days of May or the first few days of June since 2008. We walk the same pre-determined route each morning between 6 and 11 am. and record the singing Ovenbirds along the route. We have pre-determined points where we stop and listen for 5 minutes. We do a different route each day. As has been noted by David Suddjian in his Post on 7-12-14 regarding Ovenbirds at the Ken Caryl Ranch Open Space (also private and restricted to residents), and my article on Ovenbirds at Willow Springs in the Oct., 2009, CFO Journal, Ovenbirds in the area from Hwy 285 to Deer Creek Canyon area along the Front Range are fairly common in the appropriate habitat. They are found at elevations ranging from 6500- 7400 feet along drainages that flow east from the first main ridge of the Front Range. Some years the drainages are dry by June, but this year they are running full. Good thick understory seems to be the prime component of the habitat, Forests on north facing slopes are mixed conifer with some combination of Douglas-fir, Ponderosa Pine, and aspen, while south facing slopes are typically Ponderosa Pine woodlands with Gambel Oak understory. This year our numbers were down with 28 singing Ovenbirds recorded compared to 33 last year. Records for previous years: 2008 - 2011 23 singing Ovenbirds were the high recorded. 2012 - 24 singing Ovenbirds 2013 - 32 2014 - 33 2015 - 28 singing Ovenbirds. Other notes: Michael Kiessig has 3 singing Ovenbirds on his property (off S. Deer Creek Road) this year, the same as last year. We cleaned out some nest boxes in a meadow above Weaver Gulch Thursday on our way out, and Friday there were 3 Tree Swallows flying around in the area investigating the boxes. Mike Henwood Willow Springs (3 miles south of Red Rocks) Jefferson County presently residing in Grand Junction, Mesa 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/CAL4VesqxxSzpB02WhicdpO9CH_DBHTt8TKKZey9N9X2bMoCVbg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hudsonian Godwits - Mesa County
This morning Kathleen McGinley and I cancelled our Beginner's Birding class because of the steady downpour. We thought the heavy rain might turn something uncommon up at one of the ponds in the area. At the Redlands Parkway Ponds, we found a flock of 16 Hudsonian Godwits. We watched the birds fly around the pond several times, land once briefly, then take off again before settling down on some mud flats for about 30 minutes. Even though it was raining steadily, we had good looks by setting up the scope underneath the back door of our SUV. In flight the birds showed very dark pointed wings with a narrow white stripe, white rump, and black tail. They all flew together in unison taking off and landing together. While feeding on the mudflats, the birds showed plain gray upper parts. pale eyebrow, and a slightly upturned bill. No doubt as far as the ID. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VespfDF1SfCYfM%2B334zyka4hP2DtdfO_U1tucpSs8jDrBaA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] No Hudsonian Godwits - Mesa County
Kathleen McGinley and I have changed our call of the Hudsonian Godwits reported in Mesa County on Oct. 5. We were birding in steady rain, and when the birds landed it seemed like the bills were definitely upturned. However, as we have reviewed blown up photos, shorebird guides, and our notes, the correct ID should be Long-billed Dowitchers. With egg on my face, Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesqq5J8%2BC%2BMpMHGGsC6Y450937A-n8iVKPpdNNb28y6kGw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Juvenile Solitary Sandpiper - Mesa County
On Oct. 19 Kathleen McGinley and I found the juvenile Solitary Sandpiper at the Grand Junction Wildlife Area (GJWA). We had great looks through a scope at 40 yards, and the overall brown tones and buffy spotting on the upper parts was quite evident (as opposed to the colder, darker tones and white spotting on the eastern subspecies *solitairia)*. This bird is the western subspecies *cinnamomea *as identified by Tony Leukering from a photo taken by JoAnn Potter Riggle on 30 Sep 2015. I first saw the bird on 23 Sep 2015, and identified it as a juvenile Solitary Sandpiper. This juvenile bird has been seen a number of times by various birders in the last month, but certainly not on every trip to the GJWA. The latest fall date reported in Western Colorado is 4 Oct. Looked for the bird today with no luck, but did see the Black Phoebe fly catching from the brush pile in the pond. Didn't see the Black Phoebe yesterday, Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vespkhx4%3DN5bU9f-mSwp434JXc13yvMgiDPemq2Ui8z%2BXmQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lewis's Woodpeckers - Mesa County
Yesterday a group of us birded Escalante Canyon. In the area known as Escalante Forks in the upper end of the canyon, we observed 12 Lewis's Woodpeckers in narrow leaf cottonwood riparian areas along the North Fork of Escalante Creek and the main fork of Escalante Canyon, a relatively small area (less than a mile). We also saw one Lewis's Woodpecker lower down in the canyon (total of 13 for the day), as well as a flock of 9 Chukars and 16 Desert Bighorn Sheep. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Veso0ji37TZ%3DQc25nrrGOO1LbgLZb_NLo-TU1BTNAfFeZBA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Juvenile Solitary Sandpiper - Mesa County
The juvenile western version of the Solitary Sandpiper (*cinnammomea)* is still present at the Grand Junction Wildlife Area in Mesa County as of this evening. Very late date for this species! Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VespFW04WaAKMFYE6DwEzWq%2Bm%3DmvV_0MfhfXzFpGGw-yOJg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-breasted Sapsucker - Mesa County
A group of us finished up the Grand Valley Audubon Society Waterfowl Field Trip by doing some birding in the campground at Highline Lake State Park. Our reward was great looks at a male RED-NAPED SAPSUCKER (most gone by mid-October). Other birds nearby included Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Brown Creepers, and many juncos. We also were able to get a brief look at a Western Screech Owl peeking out of a box and a Great Horned Owl roosting in the pine trees. Earlier in the day we had a Black Phoebe and a Say's Phoebe interacting on the banks of one of the Redlands Parkway Ponds. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqQ89Mxu4L1rpuHE6fhQcGp8dupeS36vNy4-%2B3M1960Bg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-naped Sapsucker - Mes County
The heading on my post (late last night) should be Red-naped Sapsucker, not Red-breasted. A group of us finished up the Grand Valley Audubon Society Waterfowl Field Trip by doing some birding in the campground at Highline Lake State Park. Our reward was great looks at a male RED-NAPED SAPSUCKER (most gone by mid-October). Other birds nearby included Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Brown Creepers, and many juncos. We also were able to get a brief look at a Western Screech Owl peeking out of a box and a Great Horned Owl roosting in the pine trees. Earlier in the day we had a Black Phoebe and a Say's Phoebe interacting on the banks of one of the Redlands Parkway Ponds. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesoLDc-AtotW%2BsxWKi2Ff4%2BZ_rQ%3DDCd7vcVCppKwYZtrUg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Trumpeter/Tundra Swans - Mesa County
There are two large juvenile swans present at the Whitewater Ponds on Hwy 141. Most folks that have seen them in the past couple of days are leaning toward Trumpeter Swans, but too far away today for a definite ID for me. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqVCuk6a-Sg%3DcSQhTamHsWqiecGDhbyak%2BqLPn_0orFxA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tundra Swans - Mesa County
Good morning All, Yesterday I reported 2 possible juvenile Trumpeter Swans at the Whitewater Ponds on HWY 141 in Mesa County. Thanks to some comments from Steve Mlodinow, I feel confident now that the birds are juvenile TUNDRA SWANS. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrHwtSUjUa-AznQBvRj3e64ODy%2BjJ%2BTVqGficb0V8_SDA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans - Highline Lake SP - Mesa
Hello All, This afternoon a number of local birders checked out the swans that had been reported at Highline Lake SP (been there about a week). Supposedly there had been 8 swans earlier in the week. We had good looks at 5 adult TRUMPETER SWANS. Also had several large flocks of Sandhill Cranes fly over (estimate 250 or more) plus a Golden and Bald Eagle. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesoK7TVDwWw9Qw%3DSRNEqBKcGPxmCw6Lk8y4vy9Huru2VGg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sora - Mogeson Ponds - Mesa County
Just after noon today I watched a *SORA *walk around on the ice of a frozen pond for about 15 minutes. Here is a description of what I saw: Mogeson Ponds (on Hwy 330 to Collbran less than 1/2 mile from intersection with Hwy 65 to Grand Mesa). Watched a *SORA* walk around on the ice of a frozen pond for about 15 minutes. Had the best look I have ever had of a Sora (usually brief on the edge of a marsh). The white spectacled back, gray eyebrow & gray side of face and neck, short bill, and clear buffy undertail coverts were all very evident. The most striking feature was the greenish legs with such *large* feet for such a small bird. The Sora walked around on the ice placing one foot directly in front of the other (rails leave a single line of tracks), pecking at something on the surface of the ice ice or just below the surface. Not sure what the bird was picking up, but rails are opportunistic omnivores eating a wide variety of invertebrates and plant matter as well as small vertebrates and carrion. Finally the Sora walked back to the edge of the pond and slipped between the cattails disappearing like a puff of smoke. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VespoxDq3Q%3D8fDEsWS9Nh5FOb3B1SbfoT49eA-9mBYscpGQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black Phoebe - Mesa County
Late yesterday morning (Dec. 2) Eileen Cunningham and I paid a visit to the Redlands Parkway Ponds. Highlights included 16 Canvasbacks, and relocating both the Say's Phoebe and Black Phoebe seen in the same location on Nov. 21. The *BLACK PHOEBE *was perched on a branch just above the edge of the pond. It would fly down, land on the ice, pick up an insect???, then return to it's perch. Other times it would just hover above the ice, pick up something without landing, then return to it's perch on the bank. Quite fascinating to watch it feed in the cold and using the ice. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqbmvtSpZn%3DZk1SzO6NT6LVABpujtTns4nRhGNVPAfN-g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mesa County Rarities - Dec. 4
On Friday, Dec. 4, Carol Ortenzio, Eileen Cunningham and I birded some hotspots in Mesa County. Redlands Parkway Ponds - *Black Phoebe, *Say's Phoebe, Mountain Bluebird and Ruby-crowned Kinglet were all hanging out around the larger pond. The Black Phoebe was taking bugs off the water, while the others were finding insects in the foliage above and around the pond on the ground and in the rabbitbrush. The smaller alkali pond had 26 Canvasbacks (16 male). Seems like a high count for Mesa County. Marsh on private land west of Mack - *Sora (2), *Virginia Rail (3), Wilson's Snipe (1), Marsh Wren (2). Adjacent to the marsh In a small grove of trees which included several large willow trees with leaves still intact we counted 11 Ruby-crowned Kinglets. They were gleaning something among the willow leaves. I don't remember ever seeing that many together in one location. Number of other birds in same location (Downy Woodpecker, Song Sparrows & juncos, Am. Goldfinch). Highline Lake SP - *10 Trumpeter Swans ( 9 adult & 1 juvenile). *Also had a female Prairie Falcon, Golden Eagle, and 2 adult Bald Eagles. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesobTS6Vo35jOj59KYMz9CJFAzjTGLprxfpu%3D22ZTFmM_w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lincoln's Sparrow - Mesa County
The Lincoln's Sparrow continues to be seen (saw it today) at the Grand Junction Wildlife Area in Grand Junction. Hope it stays for the Christmas Count. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesof56hXPeS%2BgbYzt%3DYHn7%3DOHdGfEJmjGVO5hnectuZanw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hermit Thrush - Palisade - Mesa County
Eilleen Cunningham and I had good looks at a Hermit Thrush in a Russian Olive thicket at the Tillman Bishop SWA on East Orchard Mesa across the Colorado River from the Riverside Park in Palisade. Although a common breeder, they are not often seen in the winter on the West Slope. Also, Kathleen McGinley reports that the Black Phoebe is still at the Redlands Parkway Ponds in Grand Junction as of Th., Dec. 10. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VespFu-R12geEyOZvcmLB03k0r2dJRk%2BBuoDiaQGFJLnShw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans - Mesa County
This morning Kathleen McGinley and I walked into Jerry Reservoirs. There is a limited amount of open water at Jerry Reservoir #1, and there were 5 *Trumpeter Swans *among the few ducks. Also saw a Bald Eagle and a Golden Eagle. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesr8T0YSvLFE8ifooyRy2NR96Z9__Jz4E1kJrij8Os2%3D7Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-winged Juncos near Molina, Mesa County
This afternoon Kathleen McGinley and I spotted a *White-winged Junco *along the side of the road at 52706 KE Road near the town of Molina. The White-winged Junco was larger than either the Pink-sided Junco or Song Sparrows near him, was pale gray with extensive white in the tail, and had two white wing bars. I believe this is one of very few records in Western Colorado and maybe the first record in Mesa County. I have never seen a White-winged Junco in western Colorado before today. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesonzoAjtRvxDvvowyuoZiNycove2yx4LAyT8mkmt3jA-Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sagebrush Sparrow Field Trip - April - Mesa County
Hi All, I will be leading a CFO Sagebrush Sparrow/Sage Thrasher trip in Mesa County in April. Should be some good photo ops - birds will be perched on shrubs singing. Here are the details: *Sagebrush Sparrow/Sage Thrasher Field Trip* When: April 16 and 17 (two separate trips) Where: Fruita west to the state line and back to Highline Lake SP Time: Meet at 8 am at Fruita Rest Stop off I-70. Finish about 2 pm. 1. Listen & observe Sagebush Sparrows and Sage Thrashers singing on territory. 2. Explore marsh for rails, snipe & marsh wren. 3. Finish at Highline Lake SP Raptors/migrating shorebirds Bring: *WATER/LUNCH. *Binocs & scope. Dress in layers. Limit group size to 10 participants (3 cars). Folks must be CFO members. Register with Mike Henwood at * mhawk...@gmail.com .* Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Veso3APC6p0w%3Dk0jzOoT0uxs4GZ6vuCMmqnifkmDRKPGrcQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye - Mesa County
Yesterday (2-11-16) Ron Lambeth and I birded the Grand Junction Wildlife Area. Along the Colorado River we had 3 *Barrow's Goldeneye* (2m, 1f) mixed in with a group of Common Goldeneye. There was a Wilson's Snipe feeding in the muck in the pond area with 2 Killdeer. Had brief glimpses of a *Lincoln's Sparrow *and a White-throated Sparrow. Western Screech Owls in two of the boxes. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesq4D2os4fbBdMhEo9ucYAz_qc1%2B76f4b9nN%2BkBgGHZBTg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Book: Birds of Western Colorado Plateau.....
The Grand Valley Audubon Society, Grand Junction, CO has available copies of *Birds of Western Colorado Plateau and Mesa County.* This 214 page publication was written by Robert Righter, Rich Levad, Coen Dexter and Kim Potter with Illustrations by Don Radovich. Originally published in 2004 by the Grand Valley Audubon Society, the book holds accurate and valuable information for birders interested in the habitat and seasonal occurance of western Colorado birds. *Birds of Western Colorado Plateau and Mesa County* will be a great companion book to the soon to be released Breeding Bird Atlas II. The book can be reviewed on line by searching for the title. The book is available for $10 plus $5 shipping/handling. If you are interested in a copy please contact Juanita Moston at 970 242-9443 or at bobandjuanitam...@gmail.com. Checks made payable to Grand Valley Audubon Society. Please allow at least a week for shipping. Folks purchasing a book at one of the monthly GVAS meetings (March 21 & April 18) can avoid the shipping/handling charge. A Personal Note: Coen Dexter, Rich Levad, and Kim Potter, the three most knowledgeable birders I have known on Western Slope birds are the primary authors. The book is an excellent reference source and a terrific value at $10. Coen still maintains a record list with new updates annually and is an invaluable source of information to WS birders. Many thanks to Bob Righter for coordinating and making this book a reality and to Don Radovich for the wonderful illustrations. POSTED WITH PERMISSION Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqXGKoAcH-oOpbJyygDYez82_2dui80SdzziK%3DGcSaoaQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-throated Loon - Highline Lake SP - Mesa County
Definitely a Red-throated Loon at Highline Lake SP (probably a young bird as there was no white speckling on back). Had good look today with Dave & Diane Trappett with sun at our back and loon swimming in calm water next to flotilla of Western Grebes. Yesterday was windy with lots of waves and not as good viewing. Some field marks: About the same size as Western Grebes close by. Thin, pale upturned bill with dark forehead and head peaked in rear. Moslty white face and neck with gray hind neck and darker (black?) body (no white speckling on back). Faint light gray spot on side of neck and darker spot on throat in good light. Some white showing on sides while swimming Thanks to Brandon Percival, David Suddjian, Mark Peterson, Coen Dexter, Nic Korte and others who weighed in on the ID with pictures taken in the waves and wind. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesqv26arOgNfgXvb1UMAPE8adSd7gSkSjMrLw2gLiOm_hA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black Phoebe in Escalante Canyon - Delta County
Took a drive up Escalante Canyon yesterday afternoon and evening. Saw A Black Phoebe along the creek as well as a Chukar. Had a pair of Western Screech Owls dueting after dark and Great Horned Owls hooting. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrBupzsnwtegVemb2FBzz1-uO6ZQAFbzmz3-ue6MjijyQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-throated & Common Loons - Mesa County
This afternoon 4 of us spent about 2 hours birding Highline Lake SP and had over 30 species. Highlights included: *Red-throated Loon *swimming close to two *Common Loons.* Flock of 16 *Snow Goose *with one "Blue goose" among the flock. Pair of *Red-breasted Mergansers.* *Bald Eagles *engaging in courtship behavior including locking talons. *Bald Eagle *pirating a fish from an *Osprey.* *Peregrine Falcon* Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VespouUhLj%2BsLcx86xd%2Byjoh92yxugPX2OucEJJTqvLw66A%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Escalante Canyon eBird Hotspots - Delta, Mesa & Montrose Counties
Hello All, After Tony Leukering's post on March 18 re: eBird Checklist Distance, Joe Roller and I reorganized the Escalante Canyon HOTSPOTS. From Hwy 50, the Escalante Canyon Road runs about 20 miles to the Escalante forks area and upper end of the canyon, goes through several habitat changes, and through 3 counties - Delta, Mesa, and Montrose. Here are the new HOTSPOTS - you may want to review them before birding Escalante Canyon since much of the birding requires using offline checklists. *Escalante Canyon Road--Hwy 50 to RR tracks Delta County *New *HOTSPOT.* *Escalante Canyon--Gunnison River to Cap Smith Cabin Delta County *New name for same *HOTSPOT *as we have now, and where most of our checklists come from. *Escalante Canyon--Cap Smith Cabin to Potholes Area Delta County *New *HOTSPOT *These 3 replace *Escalante Canyon--Cap Smith to Escalante Forks* *Escalante Canyon--Potholes Area to Mesa County Road Sign Montrose County, *New *HOTSPOT * *Escalante Canyon--Escalante Forks Area Mesa County *New *HOTSPOT* *Escalante Canyon--Brushy Ridge Road west to forest boundary Mesa County *New *HOTSPOT* Thanks, Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrRkLNe0njy329YsCmMQgK0KA4Q78LpLt9pe%3D1CFR4yFw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Mesa County
Mark Peterson found the *Golden-crowned Sparrow* on Sat. morning (4-9-16) that had been reported in Snooks Bottom, which is just across the river from the Fruita Section of the James M. Robb - Colorado State Park. Yesterday evening after the CFO Board meeting held in Fruita, a number of the Board Members, with Mark's help, were able to get good looks of the Golden-crowned Sparrow. The first year Golden-crowned Sparrow was associating with a group of White-crowned Sparrows. It is a little larger than the White-crowned Sparrows with a little different profile. The lemon patch on the forehead is distinctive, but not the first thing you notice. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrrZNYSSgSwrW6ojvOT-dZiVEGa%2BpDin-Qq%3DsH4rK%3D-rA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Long-billed Curlews - Mesa County
A number of CFO Board Members found two *Long-billed Curlews *on the Brewster Ridge Road west of Mack on Saturday morning before the CFO Board Meeting. The curlews were calling as well as providing good looks. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqQ0x1p_MzoMw%3DM0p17L%2BZNK9v3NRb2vCrxQGNPeQsCSg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sanderling - Highline Lake SP - Mesa County
This morning I had a Sanderling at Mack Mesa Reservoir feeding along the shoreline with 13 American Avocets and 2 Willet's. There was also a flock of 20 Eared Grebes in the middle of Mack Mesa Reservoir, which is located in Highline Lake SP. I believe the Sanderling to be an adult female. The only rufous I could see was a hint along the primaries near the tail - everything else was black, gray and pure white. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqdoSQuqvnBuYR9Nwjg1aW7bqfdSzuDZALp8BJEEp_1zA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Indigo Bunting - BCLP - Jeffco
Yesterday evening Rob Raker & I located a family of Indigo Buntings in Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP). We saw the male and four youngsters. We did not see the female, but Rob had observed the female feeding a fledgling in previous days in the same location. The location was along Bear Creek just below the Soda Lakes Road across the street from the Conoco station @ C470 & Morrison Road. This is the 3rd location in BCLP we have found Indigo Buntings breeding this summer. Mike Henwood Grand Junction & Morrison Presently in Morrison 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/EEE0FA01-ADE7-4842-BB05-8B7C74C3E54D%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow- Red Rocks-Jeffco
Hi All, Stopped by the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post around noon & threw out some seed. Felt just like home as the Golden-crowned Sparrow popped into view briefly and the House Finch with the white dollop on her crown came into feed. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa Co Presently visiting the "Queen City of the Plains" 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/5F9F742D-221B-48A6-8B69-D6F9A5F46E93%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow @ Red Rocks -Jeffco
The golden-crowned Sparrow was at Red Rocks feeders this morning. Also had a Prairie Falcon perched on the tall snag to the south of the Trading Post. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa county Stopped on my way home 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/18729612-4081-4890-AF09-2155E93498EC%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake - Highline Lake-Mesa Co
Bird still at Highline Lake and also seen once at Mack Mesa Res. adjacent to Highline Lake Mike Henwood 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/B6CB980A-17B9-4443-B7A3-B838344D6930%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Indigo Buntings-Morrison-Jeffco
Between 6 and 6:30 this morning I had several singing Indigo Buntings just east of Morrison on the Soda Lakes Road. We have observed breeding Indigo Buntings the past several years in this location. Directions: From C470 & Morrison Road, go west toward the town of Morrison. Soda Lakes Road is on the south side of the road just opposite the Conoco Station. Take the Soda Lakes Road a short distance to a small turnout on the right (parking lot). From here I like to walk south along the road a short ways before crossing the fence so I can observe the riparian area below from above. The Indigo Buntings can be found between the Soda Lakes Road and C470 on the south side of Bear Creek. Mike Henwood Grand Junction, Mesa County visiting Denver area over weekend -- 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/CAL4VesoMK9c-v%3DH519qVXKxWLK0D4ykV0pfx1A%3DFGbqiG4-NBA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Cassin's Vireo & Nashville Warbler, Mesa County
I birded the Grand Junction SWA near the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers this morning. Highlights included one (possibly 2) Cassin's Vireo and a Nashville Warbler. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesoSRYZ2LVsniRuRYf_Nsi0M-F1v%3D3rpOhraPUjCma9nHQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow & Merlin - GJWA - Mesa County
Had a good morning of birding at the Grand Junction Wildlife Area (GJWA), which is near the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers in Grand Junction. Lots of sparrows including an adult White-striped White-throated Sparrow, 6 Lincoln's Sparrows, about 20 Chipping Sparrows(down in numbers from several days ago), plus numerous Gambel's White-crowned Sparrows, Song Sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos (mostly Pink-sided & Oregon). Spotted Towhees (8) made the 7th sparrow species. Also had a Merlin hunting from a perch and on the wing. Observed a young Cooper's Hawk carrying a junco in his talons. Also observed an unusual Red-tailed Hawk which I think is a dark morph Western Red-tailed. Saw the bird circling and the body was uniform black with a light rufous red tail. Looked like a Harlan's Hawk with a red tail, so I'm not positive of the ID. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqF6fZHFNQp8qa_se4QOSRdni5%3DezJ0W%2BKC1CFPoPQV%3DQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-winged Scoters - Fruita - Mesa County
Guided a couple of birders (Robert Ruvolo & Gerry Sager) around Mesa County Highlights: Colorado River State Park - Fruita Section 2 female White-winged Scoters Highline Lake State Park - Loma Common Loon - 1 Clark's Grebe - 1 Red-breasted Merganser - 1 female Canvasback - 1 Merlin - 1 Grand Junction Wildlife Area Hooded Mergansers - 14 Merlin - 1 Near the east entrance of the Colorado National Monument we also found both a Canyon Wren and a Rock Wren. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrbPdH8M27J-rUiHVVMT%2B0tybHEaaeAiYf7b4rvWaTY2g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Correction Surf Scoters - Fruita
Hi All, The scoters reported at Colorado River State Park in Fruita on Wed., Nov. 5, turned out to be 2 Surf Scoters. Folks went out the next day and saw the Surf Scoters up close and took good photos. We only saw them on the far shore and they never came close. Sorry for the mistaken ID Mike Henwood Grand Junction, Meas County presently in Hastings, NE -- 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/CAL4VesqMcoUbEifT1yigY3E-1oJMSYxQZKYO5_2o8aUJsWckBA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Costa's Hummingbird
Costa's hummingbird still at 2217 Tuscany Ave. in Grand Junction as of 10:45 A.M. this morning. Twanna Cooksey has a wonderful feeder setup in her back yard with various types of feeders and heated bird baths. Lots to look at while you wait. She indicated the Costa's hummer appears early in the morning between 7 and 8:30, then as the sun comes up and things warm up, the bird appears less frequently (probably is able to catch insects as the weather has been warm enough during the day here in GJ). As indicated earlier by others, the best place to observe is under the patio back against the wall near the back door. Mike Henwood -- 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/CAL4VesqZVpr1bHMMrnU-q1TA7Qfpa6hE%2BqoX%3DLp2DNa9bK%2BUiQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird & Sora - Highline Lake - Mesa County
Nic Korte and I spent the day scouting for The Thanksgiving Waterfowl trip this Saturday. We had one of those memorable birding experiences that one never forgets this afternoon. We were driving from Highline Lake on the east side (where the offices & campground are located) to the west side and Mack Mesa area on R Road. As we crossed the little stream below the dam I slowed the car down and we looked at the ducks in the stream. Nic said "There's our Green-winged Teal (we didn't have one for the day)" as a flock of Mallards and 4 Green-wings took flight. "Wait a minute, there's a snipe." "What's that blackbird on the ground just above the snipe. In the next 30 minutes we witnessed the following in that one little muddy area next to the stream with our binocs and then our scopes. RUSTY BLACKBIRD Wilson's Snipe Virginia Rail (2) SORA Marsh Wren Song Sparrow (several) The Rusty soon left the mud flat and flew upstream into dense cover. The Wilson's Snipe stayed in the same location feeding the entire time, while the 2 Virginia Rails, Sora, and Marsh Wren would dart out from the heavy cover to feed on the mud flat briefly, then dart back to cover before emerging again. Several times all the birds could be seen at the same time. We watched this action for about 30 minutes from 3:30 to 4. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrMDSJisbWwo8NGvF%3D%3DnzS%3DhhO2-FCXStkVkw%3DKfBoaGQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tundra Swan & Barrow's Goldeneye - Mesa County
Yesterday Nic Korte and I birded from Jerry Creek Reservoir SWA to Vega Lake SP as part of the annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count. At a small pond on the south side of CO Hwy 330 a mile or so beyond the entrance to Jerry Creek SWA, we observed an adult Tundra Swan and 5 Barrow's Goldeneye - 2 male and 3 female. The location of the ponds is 5101-5115 CO HWY 330, Molina, Mesa County. There is a large pullout on the north side of the road where one can park. Birds are easily spooked on the pond, which is on the south side of the road. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesrqg-p1-qcAHySGvUzRQjaJ8eiQ0NbMS3z0GWQZ26SPnA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Costa' Hummingbird - GJ - Mesa County
The Costa's Hummingbird continues at 2217 Tuscany Drive in Grand junction, Mesa County. A number of birders saw the bird yesterday afternoon at a small social gathering, and both Twanna Cooksey (owner of house) and Carol Ortenzio saw the bird today. Mike Henwood Grand junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesrwTO7wZ5kG6ztiwuE89rJksKYSXV%2BtRpqjku7p-K3yDw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] GJ CBC Highlights - Mesa County
Some highlights from the GVAS CBC in Grand Junction, Costa's Hummingbird -1 Seen at 2217 Tuscany Drive. Black Phoebe - 3 two seen by our group and 1 by another group. Our group at the Grand Junction Wildlife Area also had the following in addition to two Black Phoebe's. Orange-crowned Warbler - 2 Sora White-throated Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow - 3, and maybe more among 100's of sparrows . Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesouhxRh35f1UtROXw8k4LYvMDb7W_%2BtXAPRtyVUYqfsCA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sora - Bear Creek Greenbelt - Jefferson County
While participating in the CBC, Art Hudak and I had a Sora respond to a tape in the Bear Creek Greenbelt between Kipling and Estes St. This swampy area never seems to freeze and also produced a Virginia's Rail. Mike Henwood presently visiting Denver area Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VesqSYepsQm6B-S2SBQae_VjB14JNRGdW-zOhGoGqt%2BPhww%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow at Red Rocks - Jeffco
Arrived early and spread some seed at Red Rocks Trading Post. Just before 7 a.m. the juncos started appearing. In the short site I was there the Golden-crowned Sparrow and adult White-throated Sparrow appeared, along with 4 Song Sparrows, 3 Spotted Towhees, Black-capped and Mountain Chickadees, and all the junco subspecies except White-winged in the 40 or so juncos. Mike Henwood visiting Denver area Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4VespOKgGDuuLHy4RcUytPD7_ObLHDm31_ZZQVVGW7%2BVqU%2BA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yellow-billed Loon - Chatfield SP
I was able to observe the Yellow-billed Loon swimming north of the Marina this morning about 9:30. Mike Henwood visiting from the Western Slope Grand Junction Mesa 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/CAL4Vesqj0yupPzQ0GCKTuzmFWpSKpdXPB8%2BH8dO6_urP9ktMEw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Dipper Behavior - BCLP - Jefferson County
Fellow Birders: Rob Raker and I enjoyed watching 4 Dipper young leave the nest today. The nest is inside one of the support beams with a rectangular opening below the footbridge west of Skunk Hollow. Rob had some pictures he took yesterday and it looked like there might be 4 young. When we arrived around 7:30 a.m., the adults were flying up to the nest from the rocks on the bank and feeding the young. I walked out on the fallen tree to the middle of the creek where I could see the nest inside the support beam, and when an adult flew up to the nest I saw at least 3 mouths open wide. As we watched we noticed the adults would fly into the beam with food, but would exit with the bug still in their beak, fly down to the rocks below and call to the young. It seemed like they were coaxing the young to follow them. After watching this for some time, we then walked to the bridge so Rob could shoot some photos from a different angle. As we were standing on the bridge, I noticed two young dippers twisting and bobbing in the water as they were carried downstream (my first thought was I was seeing phalaropes before I had time for a better look). The two young exited about 50 yards downstream. The youngsters could go under the water and also could fly a short ways - across the creek was as far as we saw the young fly. We saw the adults feed the youngsters - the youngsters would be sitting on a rock or on a tree branch and open their mouths wide when the adult landed next to them. One of the adults then starting entering the nest as before, but she brought out fecal sacs (6 - 8), sticks, and pieces of grass as if she were cleaning house. Sometimes she would come just to the edge of the beam and drop the grass or sticks, other times she would fly down to the rocks, drop the material and wash her bill in the creek. We watched this behavior for probably 30 minutes trying to figure out what she was doing. When she flew down the creek, I went out on the log and looked into the beam. The integrity of the nest seemed intact and I couldn't see any young. Rob and I then started looking along the shores of the creek to see if we could find more than the 2 young dippers. We were able to locate 4 young ones after a great deal of searching. Our take on the situation: All 4 young exited the nest at the same time and jumped into the water below - we only saw the last two. Both adults helped in feeding the young, but one of the adults also spent time cleaning out the nest. Will the pairs of Dippers use the nest again and raise a 2nd brood? The next couple of weeks should provide the answer. All in all, an exciting morning. The young dippers spent a lot of time sitting motionless (or in one spot dipping up and down), but did make their way downstream. They would sometimes fly a short distance, other times walk in the water along the edge of the creek. They made a distinctive noise when the adults arrived with food. Mike Henwood Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Ovenbirds - Jefferson County
The Ovenbirds have returned to Willow Springs Open Space (WSOS) in good numbers this year. I did my Ovenbird Count using my regular route on May 28 and counted 21 singing ovenbirds. The DFO field trip I led on Sat. into WSOS counted 12 ovenbirds and the field trip on Sunday (cooler weather) tallied 18 singing ovenbirds. The field trips did not cover as much area as my regular route encompasses. Mike Henwood --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Indigo Buntings - BCLP - Jefferson County
Sat. morning I found a pair of Indigo Buntings plus a male Indigo x Lazuli cross in Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP). The birds were seen in the area east of Muskrat Meadows Picnic Area along the path on the north side if the creek. The "seep area" along the road just east and north of Muskrat Meadows is also a good spot to locate them. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Blue-winged Warbler-Jeffco
Tina Jones, my wife Janet & I saw & heard the Blue-winged Warbler in the same location just after 7:00 p.m. Mike Henwood Visiting Lakewood, now in Grand Junction 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/D9A28CF6-CF3D-47E8-953E-19CC90519FD5%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
