[cobirds] Cassin's (?) Vireo, Skunk Creek Trail, Boulder, Boulder Co.
Hi all, I finally decided to forget about work and deadlines and to walk the Boulder Creek and Skunk Creek trails! After walking northeast along the Boulder Creek path as far as the edge of the woods north of Ball Aerospace, I went back to the confluence with Skunk Creek and headed SW along that path. After about 15 minutes, I was rewarded by seeing a Cassin's(?) Vireo pluck a large cicada-like insect out of the air! The vireo sat on a bare limb trying to swallow the bug for several minutes and there I was without a camera. It was in a tree to the right of the path past a lake on the right and about 100 yds. from the first building on the right (~1:30 pm). I put a "?" by the identification because I know that the Blue-headed and Cassin's Vireos can overlap in coloring. This one was definitely not a Plumbeous because of the yellow wash along the sides of the breast. I tend towards calling it a Cassin's because the contrast in gray color of the upper back and head was not great. It had two very definite white wing bars and white eye spectacles. The only other birds of note were many Western Wood-Pewees (singing), a singing Lincoln's Sparrow, and a skulking warbler with a loud chip note that I never could see (this one was along the Boulder Creek path about 1/4 mile from the confluence with Skunk Creek). Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Indigo Bunting, Louisville, Boulder County
Hi all, The Indigo Bunting has been singing loudly from one of my cottonwood trees all weekend. I was hoping to hear the Lazuli Bunting for comparison, but evidently it has left. The Indigo's song is noticeably "sweeter" and less buzzy than the Lazuli's. I have also heard the distinct Indigo Bunting call note from my lilac bush from time to time in the last two days.. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Louisville Indigo and Lazuli Buntings, Boulder CO.
Hi all, I have had two gorgeous patio birds for the past two days in the rain: An Indigo and a Lazuli Bunting! Both males! They literally glowed while eating millet. Another new yard bird was a Black-headed Grosbeak and the White-crowned Sparrows continue to serenade. I love these upslopes! Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Portable audio system?
Here is a message that Pam asked me to post: (email me privately; I can forward replies to her) Paula Hansley Louisville Dear Cobirders, Below is a note from a good friend of mine who is an ornithologist doing amazing work in long-neglected Egypt. If you have some advice, you can either forward a message through me or directly to Steve (Moldavan). If you suspect that your favorite device would not be available in Europe, I can send one through a friend who is going to Egypt in 3 weeks. Thanks, Pam Piombino Moab, Utah northern Boulder County From: *M.Istvan* Date: Wed, May 18, 2011 at 6:32 AM Subject: [EgyBirdGroup] Help required- bird song audio device To: Egypt Bird Group Dear Friends, I need some help in order to choose a portable audio system which (with battery) which can used in the field? I have a Logitech Express can be used in the field? I have a Logitech Express Pure-Fi but it turned out that it is to big and uncomfortable in the field. I need a smaller one but I need a smaller one but with a decent volume as well. Can anyone of you recommend a device which you already have and it turn out to be good enough in the field? Your help is much appreciated, Steve -- 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] Tennessee Warbler, Sawhill Ponds area, Boulder Co.
CObirders, About 10:00 am today, Carol Cushman, Linda Andes-Georges and I were birding in the Walden-Sawhill Ponds area in the drizzle. The Tennessee Warbler was all the way back along the road that parallels Boulder Creek in chokecherry and other bushes on the west side of the road. When we first saw it, the bird was actively foraging near where the E-W road along the edge of Sawhill-Walden meets the N-S road. When I encountered the bird again on my way back from the creek, it had moved south about 50 yds. and was singing! Myrtle and Audubon's Warblers were in the same area. A second Caspian Tern has joined the first one. We saw no Western Tanagers! Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Walden/Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County
CObirders, This morning three of us birded Cottonwood Marsh and the ponds along the northern edge of Sawhill/ southern part of Walden, but never made it back to Boulder Creek in three hours because of the incredible fall-out of tanagers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and certain sparrow species: THE HIGHLIGHT: Dozens of male Western Tanagers -- one in nearly every tree (they were tame!) around Cottonwood Marsh. One group of children, each with binoculars, was standing about 15 feet away from a foraging tanager, unable to move away from the sight! This is the second time in 40 years that I have seen such a fall-out of these beautiful birds. The Caspian Tern was still on a small gravel bar near the north side of Cottonwood Marsh with a few Forster's Terns Least Tern (1) Wilson's Phalaropes - several in NW corner of Cottonwood Marsh Hundreds of swallows of most species (not sure of Bank) flying low over Cottonwood Marsh) Western Wood-Pewee (1) Eastern Kingbird (1) Swainson's Thrush (1) Marsh Wrens (at least two males) Probably at least a hundred Yellow-rumped Warblers, both Myrtle and Audubon's Many singing and fighting male Yellow Warblers in the trees by Cottonwood Marsh, females also present Common Yellowthroat (1) Warbling Vireo (1) The ground just west of Cottonwood Marsh was covered with two sparrow species: Dozens of Lark Sparrows Dozens of Chipping Sparrows, singing I suspect we missed a lot of species, which may have been represented by one quiet bird! Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Vagrants
Now that Ira brought up the subject What about the juvenile Phainopepla that I and most other birders in the metro area at that time saw on the Christmas count in 1969? It was accepted as a wild bird at that time. I wonder how it would be counted now! Or what about the Groove-billed Ani seen on the CU campus in Boulder by Allen Crockett (later seen in Ft. Collins)? The Red-faced Warbler really doesn't have that far to fly to reach the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (north from so. NM or AZ), and it is migratory. I don't recall that it was questioned at the time it appeared. There was no CObirds in the 1960s, but there were a few very dedicated, excellent birders. Warbler woods below the CU campus was the place where many rarities were sighted (it was the main area birded, too) during migrations. Unfortunately, none of us has been able to find lists/records of what was seen during that pre-PC decade, for we saw some "good" ones! Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Solitary Sandpiper, Prospect Park lake, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson Co.
Sorry for the late post. Terry Cookro sent me excellent images of a Solitary Sandpiper from yesterday morning. She is walking on the greenbelt now, but near Kipling and has not checked out that lake. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Orange-crowned Warbler and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Skunk Canyon, Boulder County
Yesterday, a group of us hiked up Skunk Canyon to the Mesa Trail, which can be accessed from the end of Kohler Drive in the Table Mesa area of SW Boulder. The warbler was active and near the trailhead. Both kinglets were singing frequently and we saw them at the beginning and near the top at the intersection of Skunk Canyon with the Mesa trail (perhaps there were four kinglets?). Many House Wrens in Louisville, but none heard on our foothills hike yesterday. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Northern Parula, Louisville, Boulder Co.
I went out to fill my bird bath a few minutes ago and was greeted by two singing warblers, a Myrtle and a No. Parula, foraging high in my cottonwood trees! The Myrtle was easy to find, but the slower moving No. Parula took a little longer. Fortunately, he would stop to sing and I was able to get great looks at him. The White-throated Sparrow is still in my front yard. Paula Hansley 720-890-2628 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, Louisville, Boulder Co.
Along with all of my White-crowned Sparrows, I just noticed a lovely White-throated Sparrow! They in my front yard eating millet with a few doves. Another group of only White-crowned Sparrows is in the back. Paula Hansley 720-890-2628 -- 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] Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Boulder County
I led a DFO trip yesterday and we hiked from the South Mesa trailhead up Towhee Trail where we found a small flock of birds, which included two gnatcatchers and one Ruby-crowned Kinglet, which was singing continuously as it "followed" us up the trail. Not much else due to the WIND. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Violet-green arrival, 4/10
Hi Cobirds and Nathan, I was hiking on the Homestead Trail above the South Mesa Trailhead and saw just one Violet-green Swallow yesterday morning--my FOS. Paula Hansley Louisville On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 10:28 AM, Nathan Pieplow wrote: > Hi all, > > Hadn't seen anyone report a Violet-green Swallow yet this spring, but three > of them were over the river at Meadow Park in Lyons this morning. Common > Grackles were the only other migrants along the riverwalk that I saw. > > Nathan Pieplow > Boulder > > -- > 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. > -- 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] Cooper's lunch, Louisville, Boulder Co.
I was about to go outside when I heard the death squawking of some poor bird. After cracking my front door a little I just managed to catch a Cooper's Hawk flying from my front porch with the squawking bird leaving a small pool of blood behind. The raptors have to eat, too. I hope it was a starling and not one of my flicker pair! Paula Hansley -- 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] Cooper's Hawk
My non-birding neighbors have been telling me for several days that a hawk has been sitting in a tree in my front and side yards. Well, I finally saw it-- a Cooper's Hawk currently sitting in the maple tree by my back patio. I hope the thrush and sparrow got out in one piece! Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Wood Thrush, Louisville, Boulder Co.
To my knowledge, the thrush was not seen yesterday. I have not seen it yet this morning. PLEASE do not get out of your cars and stand in the street or in my driveway talking! If you get out, use the car as a blind, but be quiet. I can hear you in the house...so I am sure the thrush can, too. Some of you (Alan Bell, Joe Roller, Scott Severs, Joyce Takamine, and a few others have been good about staying put). I have seen the thrush, but I am thinking of other birders. Thanks, Paula -- 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] White-throated Sparrow, Louisville
The White-throated Sparrow (imm.) is still here and is hopping in the leaves in my front yard with the Wood Thrush! Birders welcome-- Probably good to stay in your cars when you first pull up so as not to scare the birds in front. Paula Hansley Louisville 720-890-2628 545 W. Fir Way -- 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] Wood Thrush here NOW!
The thrush is under my catalpa tree in front with juncos, sparrows and finches pecking in the leaves around my bushes. All are welcome. Please e-mail for directions. Paula Louisville 720-890-2628 -- 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] Wood Thrush images!!
My images show that the bird is definitely a Wood Thrush!! I did not see the reddish head until I looked at the images. If anyone would like to see my images, please e-mail me privately. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] WOOD THRUSH, Louisville
I looked out toward my brick patio a few minutes ago and saw a thrush just a few feet away from my sliding glass door. It was scratching in the leaves. I couldn't believe my eyes, for it was a Wood Thrush! I kept trying to make the large spots, which extended down onto the belly, smaller and the tail reddish, so that it would be the more likely Hermit Thrush. I crawled across the carpet to get my camera and then crawled toward the bird. I will upload the images to my computer. Unfortunately, I didn't as close an image as I would have liked, but perhaps the thrush will return. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Light morph Ferruginous Hawk rather than Gyrfalcon?
CObirders, I came home to check the possible Gyrfalcon in my hawk books. Unfortunately, I did not see the bird fly to be able to see the shape of the wings. After looking at many pictures, I decided that it could be a very light morph Ferruginous Hawk. My impression at first, however, was of a bird with an almost white head and a faint dark line above the eye. The body was hefty (bulky), suggesting a Ferruginous, rather than a large falcon. The breast was white with only the faintest of markings on the belly (suggestive of a white-morph Ferruginous). I did not see if the legs were feathered, because I was told to move my car (it was blocking a school driveway) before I could see them. I hope someone else sees it, for it is a beautiful bird! Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, Louisville, Boulder Co.
As soon as I opened my doors at noon after returning from Golden, I heard a White-throated Sparrow chip from my patio! There it was, hopping in the leaves scratching for seed. This is a first for my property here. It moved around in front a few minutes ago and scratched under another feeder, but now I do not see or hear it. Paula Hansley -- 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] Swamp Sparrow and Blue-headed/Cassin's Vireo, Bobolink Trail, Boulder
CObirders, This morning between 8:30 and 11:00 am the BBC Roadrunners walked from the East Boulder Recreation Center north on the unpaved Bobolink Trail to the trailhead along Baseline Road. Along the way, it was very birdy. We followed a small flock of migrants and other birds, which included Yellow-rumped Warblers, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, a Warbling Vireo, and a Blue-headed or Cassin's Vireo (distinct spectacles and yellow wash on the breast by the wings). The Swamp Sparrow was sitting on a teasel(?) in a field of Big Blue Stem about 50 yds. east of the junction of the paved and unpaved paths for about a minute, then it went into the grass. Right by us when we were looking at the sparrow was a large "Area under Restoration" sign at the intersection of the trails, and we were about .4 mi. from the Rec. Center. The white throat of the bird was quite visible, and the sparrow gave its characteristic metallic "chip, chip" note. (I had just heard one in south Boulder County on Sunday and learned its call thanks to Scott Severs) I hope that someone can re-find either bird (and, if you see a pair of prescription brown sunglasses, they may be mine). Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Migrants, Greenlee Preserve and Wanaka Lake area, Lafayette, Boulder Co.
CObirders, Diane Carter and I went to this area hoping for a warbler-fall out after the NW winds of yesterday. It was quite cold, even at 8 am, and nothing was moving or chipping except for Wilson's Warblers, which seemed to be everywhere. Finally, other species emerged and a partial list is below: Black-crowned Night-heron (flying over lake at Greenlee Preserve) Barn Swallows (many) Western (assumed) Wood-Pewee Red-breasted Nuthatch Catbird (heard) Orange-crowned Warbler - at least two Townsend's Warbler (female) Wilson's Warbler - at least a dozen; maybe two dozen Oporonis(?) Warbler sp. (heard chips near entrance to Greenlee Preserve) Unidentified sparrows (Brewer's?) east of Wanaka Lake in field As we were walking from Greenlee Preserve on the path around the northern side of Wanaka Lake, we could here other warbler chips (Not Wilson's) in the thick vegetation next to Wanaka Lake, but we did not have time to look for them. Paula Hansley Lousville -- 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] Nighthawk migration, Louisville, Boulder, County
At 5:35 this evening a large flock (~40) of Common Nighthawks flew over my Louisville house going south! Paula Hansley -- 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] Grosbeak "fallout", Louisville, Boulder County
Between 10:45 and 11:15 am, about two miles north of my house where I saw and heard a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak today, I saw at least four Blue Grosbeaks in bushes along an irrigation ditch in K. Helart Open Space off Monarch Court and had two male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks singing in the same area! Paula Hansley Louisville (under-birded!) -- 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] Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Louisville
A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak is currently singing from the top a tall cottonwood about a block from my house (I first heard it while in the house). Two Western Wood Pewees are in the same area. It is 1/2 block south of the intersection of W. Fir Way and South Tyler. Please call me if you want directions. Paula Hansley Lousville, Boulder County -- 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] Boulder County fallout(?) -- Walden-Sawhill
Fern Ford and I were at Walden and Sawhill Ponds early this morning and also saw many migrants and breeders. I was amazed at the number on or near the ground, especially several Western Tanagers. Also seen were a Virginia's Warbler, a singing Wilson's Warbler, Warbling Vireos, Western Wood Pewees, two Eastern Kingbirds and many Bullock's Orioles; we saw several late White-crowned Sparrows in addition to many breeding Yellow Warblers (building nests). Spotted Sandpipers were seemingly everywhere. Fern found a Pied billed Grebe on a nest in cattails in the northwest part of the second pond (did not see the Least Bittern) after we entered the Sawhill property from Walden and a Mourning Dove on a nest with chicks just west of Cottonwood Marsh. A Little Blue Heron was actively hunting for small fish in the far northwestern corner of Cottonwood Marsh; we did not not see the Great Egret. We did not see any rare warblers; however, we did not spend very much time on or near the boardwalk. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Least Bittern, Sawhill-Walden Ponds, Boulder County correction
Margaret Arp's correct e-mail address in case you want to contact her is: m_...@juno.com. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Least Bittern, Sawhill-Walden Ponds, Boulder County
I am posting this for Margaret Arp (margaret_...@juno.com) of Boulder, who is not on CObirds: "I saw a Least Bittern in the brush on the second Sawhill Pond west of the intersection of the road/trails/sign just a short distance beyond the end of the boardwalk. I was able to take a photo, although not a real good one before it walked out of sight." Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Connecticut Warbler and tapes
CObirders, Yes, this bird DOES respond to tapes. I was on an Elderhostel trip in northern Minn. about 10 years ago. There was a Conn. warbler singing in a bog and we were about 70 yds. away on a boardwalk. The leader played a tape. The bird stopped singing. We heard or saw nothing for several minutes. Then, I looked down and the warbler was right at our feet looking up at all 26 of us! I managed to point at it so that a couple of other people saw it before it disappeared into the cattails not to be seen again. They do respond, but they do it by walking through the vegetation. Once they realize what is responsible for the song, they leave. While doing a study as a volunteer for Cornell on thrushes, those of us participating had the same experience with the Hermit Thrush. People e-mailed to Cornell saying "the Hermit Thrush doesn't respond to tapes". I found by hiding in the bushes while playing the tape that the thrush WALKED up to me while I was playing the tape (in this case, he walked up to my boot!), looked, and then flew away (probably in disgust!). I was at Cottonwood Marsh between 12:15 and 1:30 pm yesterday and did not see the possible Conn. Warbler; however, there were lots of other birds in the area (many Yellow Warblers, a Yellowthroat, a singing Marsh Wren partly under the board walk, a male Western Tanager, at least three Bullock's Orioles, etc.). Paula Hansley Louisville P.S. I do not own an IPod and went out yesterday without my CD player; otherwise, I would have played its song!) -- 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] Louisville and Boulder, Boulder County
Louisville is overrun with Chipping Sparrows and House Wrens. Other unusual yard birds are Lincoln's Sparrows, Green-tailed Towhees, Western Tanagers and Pine Siskins. I heard a FOS Warbling Vireo in north Louisville near Keith Helart Park late this morning. South Boulder County early this morning had among the usual breeders a singing Lincoln's Sparrow, a Cordilleran Flycatcher, one Epidonax sp., a MacGillivray's Warbler, a Clay-colored Sparrow, many Chipping Sparrows, and singing White-crowned Sparrows. "Warbler woods" below the CU campus late yesterday afternoon had at least six Epidonax sp. softly "whetting" to each other and a Rock Wren looking for bugs on a rock wall where the trails divide. Paula Hansley Louisville Boulder County -- 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
[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher and Redstart, Lamar Community College, Prowers County, May 9
In addition to the birds that Tina Jones listed, when we were birding separately, I saw a Great Crested Flycatcher eating a large insect at the top of a dead tree and a 1st year male Redstart foraging low in the brush along the nature trail in the northern part of the woods. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Fairview Cemetery, La Junta, Otero County
On Sunday morning, along US highway 50 east of the Holiday Inn Express I birded the Fairview Cemetery and found many birds, which included: Magnolia Warbler (one within about 10') Tennessee Warbler(saw and heard it sing) Yellow Warbler (many) Yellow-rumped Warblers Bullock's Oriole Brown Thrasher No. Mockingbirds Chipping Sparrows (man) Western Kingbirds Great Horned Owl adult and two fledglings Pine Siskins Across the Arkansas River in north La Junta, along a road that paralleled the river, I saw and(or) heard: Common Yellowthroat Black-headed Grosbeak House Wrens Yellow Warblers Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Carolina Wren, Louisville, Boulder County
Sorry for the late post, but I heard a singing Carolina Wren (I did not see it) in north Louisville on Monday morning. I am posting this in case it decided to hunker down during the gales yesterday and is still in the area! The bird was singing from the back yard of a house on Dogwood Circle. I heard it while walking along a paved path that goes along the east side of North Open Space. At the same time at least three House Wrens were singing, so it was a "wren fall-out"! Also seen were a singing Orange-crowned Warbler and several Myrtle Warblers. This area is accessed by taking So. Boulder Rd. east to Centennial Drive, turn left or north and go to McKinley Ave. (turn left) and then go to Monarch St. (turn left), which turns into Monarch Ct., which ends in K. Helart Park. From the park, the paved path heads west, south, west, then turns south before a bridge across the ditch and parallels Goodhue ditch as it goes through the east side of North Open Space. The distance from K. Helart Park to where I heard the wren is about .1 mile. Paula Hansley Louisville (My first post bounced and I did not notice it at first) -- 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
[cobirds] Interesting chickadee "pair"
A Mountain Chickadee and Black-capped Chickadee have been hanging around together in my yard, each taking seed from my feeder for the past month. They follow each from tree to tree or tree to ground chattering to each other. I have seen only these two chickadees. The Black-capped has been singing for the past couple of weeks, but I have not heard the Mountain Chickadee sing. I have heard of rare instances of hybridization between these two species and found a link on the internet that documents one such a case in British Columbia: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/News/ChickadeeHybrid2006.htm And another one in Colorado: *Martin, Stephen G. and Kathy Anne Martin. 1996. Hybridization between a Mountain Chickadee and Black-capped Chickadee in Colorado. *Colorado Field Journal*, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 60-65. I'll see how this situation in my yard unfolds! Paula Hansley Louisville Boulder 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
[cobirds] Correction to April 11 South Mesa/Towhee Trail field trip
* Sunday, April 11 **South Mesa Trail* *Leader: *Paula Hansley, 720-890-2628 (cell 303-263-1714). Meet at 0800 at RTD parking lot at *NORTHEAST* corner of intersection of State Highways 93 and 170 (Marshall) for carpooling. 1⁄2 day trip. Expect to see foothills species on an easy walk through shrubby, deciduous woodland. I have made a change the meeting place is a large parking lot on the NE corner. Call me if you have any questions. Paula -- 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] Say's Phoebe
A lone Say's Phoebe was calling from the roof of my physical therapy building at 88th and Fox Streets in Thornton yesterday. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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] Eastern Winter Wren, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson County
An Eastern Winter Wren (my opinion based on its song) is still present near the trail (known as the "tree bridge trail") that starts at the northwest corner of the fenced area of private land that you see to the south just after you cross the bridge from the parking lot at Prospect Park. The wood chip-covered trail heads ~SW, becomes a boardwalk and eventually goes up the hill to the south. Today from 2:30 to 2:45 pm the wren was loudly singing in the bushes south of the boardwalk part of the trail about 25 yards past the "Restoration area" sign. At one point I wondered how it could sing so long without taking a breath (much more than a minute)! I base my identification from a lot of experience during at least 15 summers with the Eastern Winter Wren in northern Minnesota and Canada. The Eastern Winter Wren's song has a much more musical quality (fewer trills) and tends to last longer (although this is not a solid identification guide). On Internet sites where you can play both wren songs, the Pacific Winter Wren songs have many more trills interspersed with the bubbly, musical song. A Ruby-crowned Kinglet was just north of the trail in the same location and responded quite vehemently to my soft pishing. The wren did not. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] Wren sp., Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson Co.
I heard and saw a wren about 2:30 to 3:00 pm today. Unfortunately, I have a patch over one eye so it is difficult for me to see through binoculars, especially in thick shrubs, so I never got a good look at it (I could see its cocked tail). The wren was foraging in a small marshy area about 25 yds. east of a sign that says something like "habitat restoration area" along the "warbler tree" trail. The sign is just east of where the boardwalk begins. This wood chip-covered trail takes off to the SW from the NW corner of the fenced private property area. This fenced area is directly south of the bridge over Clear Creek from the Prospect Park parking lot. The chatter of the wren sounded like that of the Marsh Wren (I cannot rule out Winter Wren); it also gave a softer call reminiscent of the call of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. It responded to soft squeaking noises I made by appearing briefly at the top of a bush then dropping out of sight. Later, after it had flown by me toward the hill to the south, I heard a partial bubbly wren-like song. Other birds in the area that I saw or heard while looking for the wren included Cooper's Hawk (2), Red-tailed Hawk (mobbed by crows), kestrel, Spotted Towhee (2), many juncos, Song Sparrow (at least 4), Mourning Dove, many flickers, Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Finches, Am. Goldfinches, and Black-capped Chickadees. I heard a call note that sounded to me like that of a White-throated Sparrow while looking for the wren; however, I never saw the bird. Ducks on (mostly frozen) Prospect Lake: many No. Shovellers, several pair of C. Goldeneyes, and one pair of Buffleheads. I hope that someone can find and actually see the wren! Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] Louisville bushtit
At about 2:30 this afternoon, I had a mixed flock of Black-capped Chickadees and one Common Bushtit. This is the first one I have seen in my neighborhood (about 1/2 mi. east of the Louisville Rec. Center and ~3/4 mi. east of MacCaslin Blvd.). Paula Hansley
[cobirds] Addition to Snowy Owl location
I forgot to mention that the owl was southwest of the corner of Prairie Vista View road and Mckissick Rd. Paula
[cobirds] Snowy Owl
Tina Jones and I ventured down to see the Snowy Owl late this morning and were not disappointed. Thanks to Larry Modesitt's excellent directions, we were able to immediately locate the owl and small group of people (including Mary Burger, Edie (?) from Boulder) watching the owl from Mckissick Rd. in the same subdivision as it has frequented for several days. Turn left onto Hwy. 24 at the Elbert Rd./Hwy. 24 intersection and take the first right (east) on Scott Rd. After a short way, Scott Rd. turns sharply to the right and becomes Mckissick Rd. After the turn, we could see a group of people about 1/2 mi. farther down the road all looking west. When we got there, we could see the incredibly beautiful owl perched on the roof of a garage (about 75 yds away-- really not far) where he stayed for entire the time we were there (noon to 1:15 pm). Other birders from Colo. Springs said he had been there at least since 8 am. While we were watching, the owl alternately preened, stretched, yawned once, and slept, indicating he was fairly relaxed! He even ignored (or didn't see or was full) a rabbit that ran below him. This owl is so incredibly white! Paula Hansley Louisville
[cobirds] C. Waxwings and Mtn. Chickadee, Louisville
Hi all, Although not rare, the appearance of six Cedar Waxwings in my maple and a Mtn. Chicadee at one of my feeders today are pleasant additions to my usual winter species. Paula Hansley Louisville, Boulder Co.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes over Sulperior
A 90-year-old woman I play chess with at the Louisville Senior Center saw "about a dozen" cranes flying south over Superior about 10 am this morning! She used to live near Bosque del Apache and is quite sharp. I believe she saw and heard cranes! Paula Hansley Louisville -- 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] Sigrid Ueblacker obituary, Monday's Denver Post
There is a very nice obituary about Sigrid on p. 30A of today's Denver Post. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: sandhill migration
When I lived at 9,000 ft in the mountains on the northern edge of Golden Gate Canyon State Park, a flock (50?) of Sandhill Cranes landed on a full moon night in the meadow just south of the house at ~1 am. The noise was deafening and woke us up! Where were these birds headed? (I think it was early October) I, too, enjoy hearing about all interesting reports of both common and uncommon birds. Paula Hansley Louisville On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Karl Stecher Jr. wrote: > > I am so happy when I get to watch birds. > Last year about this time (I don't think you have to go back to 2006, Ted), > reports of these prehistoric looking and sounding birds migrating as > reported on cobirds allowed me to be aware of this short window of time, > and > to go outside and see them, and to read reports of their progress down the > front range. > We ain't talkin' house sparrows here (though work can still be done on > them). > And what a great way to add a yard bird to your list. > Question (as they migrate very high up): at what altitude do they fly when > going down the front range? And another(s): are they headed for Monte > Vista, or where...New Mexico? Where do they stop after going by here, and > how late in the evening/night do they migrate? > > Karl Stecher > Centennial > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Olive-sided Flycatcher, Walden-Sawhill, Boulder Co.
Earlier this morning Ruth Carol Cushman and I walked from Walden to the back of the Sawhill area near Boulder Creek. We heard at least two Warbling Vireos and saw an Olive-sided Flycatcher in the tops of dead trees near the creek in the Sawhill portion. It was very active and perched for wonderful views. A late House Wren or two was in the bushes. Most of the usual birds were there making for a nice morning until the planes started flying over! Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] hummingbirds galore, Louisville
All morning numerous hummingbirds have been coming to my feeders and plants, such as Hyssop, Agastasche(?), butterfly bushes, etc. They also love to perch in the large catalpa tree i my front yard where they preen and chip to each other. All that I have been able to see are female/immature Broad-tailed hummers. I have had to work so I have missed seeing many of them. Listen and look: I suspect they have descended into town all over this area. I usually hear them before I see them. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Swainson's Hawk, Coors Field
About 2 weeks ago, a Swainson's Hawk was circling the scoreboard at the beginning of the game (I don't know if my message to CObirds went through before). Sounds like that's what it was. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Rockies hawk?
Hi Pete and all, I was also listening to the Rockies game and heard the announcers gasp when the hawk swooped down to catch what was either a "rodent or a small bird" during a play. One announcer said it was the most astonishing event he had ever witnessed during a game! I was at a game a couple of weeks ago and was amazed to see a Swainson's Hawk circling lazily around the scoreboard just at dusk -- it was actually lower than the top of the scoreboard. I have also seen Kestrels there during some games. Paula Hansley Louisville On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Peter Plage wrote: > In the 8th inning of yesterday's Rockies game there was apparenty an event > in the outfield where a hawk came down and scooped something up in front of > 40 K fans. I was in the car listening to the radio and there was a gasp ouy > of the crowd. The radio announcer just said a hawk caught a bird or a > rodent... anyone at the game or know what happened??? > > Pete Plage > Broomfield > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Redstart vs Blackburnian, Lousville, Boulder Co.
One last note on this subject: According to two of my warbler books, the female Am Redstart is known to sing. How often she sings is unknown. I forgot to mention in my last post that the juvenile male redstart doesn't attain adult (orange) plumage until after its second molt. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Redstart or Blackburnian?
I think that the Am. Redstart has the most variable song of any of our warblers, so I listened to some renditions on a few websites. The Wikipedia website has the best collection of Am. Redstart songs because it shows the extreme variability. One song in the middle of the group of songs sounds to me very much like the "primary" Blackburnian song. It is quite likely that I heard a first year male Am. Redstart singing. On the USGS website, the Am. Redstart sounds like a Yellow Warbler to me! Thanks to Mark Miller for finding what is probably the bird I saw. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Blackburnian Warbler, Louisville
At 11:15 this morning I heard a Blackburnian Warbler singing in a wooded area between the Coal Creek trail and the Coal Creek golf course.He sang the sweet, thin, ascending song-- not the one on the Cornell website. The bird sang three times on the far side of a grove of trees then came closer to a clear cut area under a power line and sang once at 11:30. I went closer into the trees but never heard or saw the bird again. Directions: From MacCaslin Blvd. turn south onto Dillon Rd and go .45 mile; turn right into Coal Creek Business Park; take first left into Boulder Valley Credit Union driveway and park. Walk toward the large power pole next to the Coal Creek trail to the south. The grove of trees (cottonwoods and Russian olives) is triangular with the apex of the triangle near the power pole and the bottom by the golf course. One side is the clear cut area and the other is bounded by a beige maintenance building. Watch for ticks and flying golf balls. Even though I didn't see him, I am familiar with the warbler and its song and with the up slopes during June, I'm not surprised. I hope someone else can see or at least hear him. This is a very accessible area. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Scarlet Tanager, Boulder Co.
The Scarlet Tanager was still in Gregory Canyon at the location described yesterday (about 50 - 100 yds beyond the second bridge) early this morning actively chasing Western Tanagers across the canyon and back and chipping softly. Cara Stiles had located him before I came up the canyon about 6:30 am. We both got excellent views at close range. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Warbler woods...
I birded below the CU stadium and Rec Center between 1:30 and 2:30 this afternoon and was amazed at the number of Western Tanagers! There were DOZENS. A Swainson's Thrush was softly singing in the thick vegetation where the path starts up the hill below the stadium. Several other Swainson's(?) thrushes were softly calling to each other in the thickets below the Rec. Center. A female Yellowthroat was incessantly chipping in the bushes by the bridge and a silent wood-pewee flitted in the tree tops. I heard the Warbling Vireo singing in trees on the hillside below the stadium but I do not know how to i.d. the eastern vs. western race. Many territorial Yellow Warblers were singing and others were chipping in the trees. I did not see Walter's mystery warbler and missed the No. Waterthrush...and probably other birds. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Chestnut-sided Warbler, Gregory Canyon, Boulder Co.
At 10 am, a Chestnut-sided Warbler was singing south of the trail, across the creek. I was standing where the Crown Rock trail leaves the main Gregory Canyon trail. The song is a sweet song, with a quality not unlike that of a Yellow Warbler. I did not see the bird, but I am familiar with his song. This is south of where John T. saw it (the same bird?) on Sunday. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] NE Colorado-- Weld and Morgan Counties
Tina Jones and I headed out to check wet fields, seeps, ponds and lakes east of Ft. Morgan including Jackson and Loloff Reservoirs. Highlights included: Weld County: ~150 White-faced Glossy Ibis with at least three Glossy Ibis mixed in on the east side of County Rd. 45 half way between County Rd. 44 and County Rd. 46. An amazing 54 Red-necked Phalarope on Loloff Reservoir off County Rd. 57. Morgan County: Halfway between County Rd. MCRAA and County Rd. X along the east side of County Rd. 2 is a seep with trees clustered around it. One Northern Waterthrush was seen skulking on the edge of the cattails just below the road. (Tina actually predicted this one ... and there it was!) Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Walden, Boulder Co.
I saw two male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks at Walden/Sawhill this morning about 7:15 along the road separating the two open space areas. A couple of hours later, David Waltman also saw them back farther to the west. They gave Peggy Oakes and I terrific views from about 20 ft. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Greenlee Preserve, Lafayette, Boulder Co.
I checked out one of my favorite areas late this morning and following is a list of most of the species I saw or heard (most from the bench by the lake): Black-crowned Night Heron (one in middle of cattails in middle of lake) Avocet Virginia Rail (quite vocal) Canada Goose Mallard (babies) Shoveller Wood Duck (3) Greater Yellowlegs Long-billed Dowitcher (4) Downy W. (nest) Flicker Crow Starling Yellow-headed BB (many) Red-winged BB (many) C. Grackle Yellow-rumped W. (in every tree) Song Sparrow Spotted Towhee House Sparrow House Finch Am. Goldfinch Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Empids, Nissen Reservior #2, Broomfield Co.
After seeing Eric Z.'s post about the Black & White Warbler,I headed over to Nissen R. I was instantly rewarded by great views of the Black & White Warbler, meticulously going over every twig and limb for bugs in a large cottonwood. It was with a flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers and a couple of Orange-crowned Warblers. Then, it went to another cottonwood along the eastern shore of the lake and was joined by at last two dozen sparrows, including Chipping, White-crowned and one Brewer's. Eric arrived and we looked for more birds on the north side of the lake and found a couple of chipping Empidonax flycatchers. Both were actively flycatching and flicking their tails. Both were quite gray; neither called, so I hesitate to venture a guess as to species. This lake is a great place to bird! Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Western Tanager, Wheat Ridge GB, Jeffco
At 8:30 and again at 2:30 this afternoon, I saw a female Western Tanager near Prospect Park. This afternoon she was in a bright green cottonwood directly south of the cormorant nest island. I was standing on the bike path while looking at her. The first time I saw her was about 100 yds to the west on the other side (south side) of Clear Creek. She was accompanied by many singing Yellow-rumped Warblers. The only other FOS bird for me there was a lone Blue-gray Gnatcatcher first seen in a shrub with a Common Bushtit and House Wren just south of the Prospect Park footbridge. It was last seen closer to Kipling St. A pair of Wood Ducks was hiding in the SW corner of the lake with the cormorant island. The resident Cooper's Hawk male circled overhead, calling as I walked along. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Black Phoebe not
CObirders, To all of you who chased this bird, I apologize if it was a wet bluebird. it was sitting apart from the bluebirds in the field and to the west of me on the fence and even seemed to be sitting up straighter. I must admit that the images on Nick Komar's website look like the bird. The wet bluebirds at that time to me looked different, not so black as this bird, but it may have been an artifact of the lighting. I am sorry for the apparent misidentification. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Stearn's Lake, Boulder Co
Yesterday morning (4/15) the lake was dotted with birds: No. Shovellers200+ Bufflehead 2 Ruddy Duck7 Mallard 2 Western Grebe4 Avocet 6 Killdeer Many White Pelican 5 (circling overhead) Turkey Vulture 2 overhead Osprey 1 (seen by Diane Carter earlier) Other birds around the lake included Red-winged BB, Mournng Dove, Kestrel, W. Meadowlark, Song Sparrows, etc. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Dowitcher sp., Walden Ponds, Boulder Co.
About 11 am today one Dowitcher sp. was at the east end of Cottonwood Marsh near the road. We could not decide whether it was a Long- or Short-billed Dowitcher. The bird is still in winter plumage. As it flew away from us, we could see the large white patch over the tail. The hybrid teal (Cinnamon x Blue-winged) was also in the eastern end of Cottonwood Marsh. Many more Cinnamon and Green-winged Teal are there and as are a couple of newly arrived Blue-winged Teal. Many ducks are there but water is getting lower and lower. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Turkey Vulture kettle, so. Boulder Co.
While hiking up the Towhee trail near the south end of the Mesa trail about noon today, I saw a kettle of at least six Turkey Vultures riding a thermal and slowly heading north over the Flatirons. I did not see any wing tags. Also notable along the trail were several singing Ruby-crowned Kinglets-- finally, a sign of land bird migration! Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Walden/Sawhill this morning
I searched the Walden area and part of the adjacent Sawhill area between 8 and 10 am this morning and did not see the Black Phoebe or Sage Sparrow. I did find a FOY Say's Phoebe in the Ricky Weiser wetland, two male Wood Ducks in a pond south of the Ricky Weiser wetland, and two Greater Yellowlegs and a Spotted Sandpiper in the same general vicinity. Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Turkey Vulture, so. Boulder
CObirders, At 2:45 this afternoon the T.V. was soaring high above the intersection of U.S. 36 (Denver-Boulder turnpike) and Table Mesa Drive! Paula Hansley Louisville --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
