[cobirds] Re: Baltimore Oriole and Others/Weld

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

Photos up (URL below) ... note on the Baltimore Oriole it was paired with a 
female oriole (did not get good look), so if breeding most likely at Weld 
CR 94/37 gravel pit or Antelope Reservoir.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ 
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org%2F=D=1=AFQjCNGKaUE-huUXrUIuSfZXvs48iboe2A>


On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 10:28:19 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> Forgot one newbie ... Cattle Egret [Weld CR 48 btw 43/47]
>
> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ 
> <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org%2F=D=1=AFQjCNGKaUE-huUXrUIuSfZXvs48iboe2A>
>
>
>
> On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 9:47:33 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Spring arrivals up here include:
>>
>>- Baltimore Oriole [Weld CR 94/37 Gravel Pit]
>>- Stilt Sandpiper (6) [Weld CR 48 Marsh btw 43/47]
>>- Tree Swallow and Broad-tailed Hummingbird [Poudre River Trail]
>>- Bank Swallow (multiple) [Crom Lake]
>>- Bonaparte's Gull [Woods Lake]
>>
>> I'll post photos near lunch today.
>>
>> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
>> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>>
>

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[cobirds] Re: Baltimore Oriole and Others/Weld

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

Forgot one newbie ... Cattle Egret [Weld CR 48 btw 43/47]

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 9:47:33 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> Spring arrivals up here include:
>
>- Baltimore Oriole [Weld CR 94/37 Gravel Pit]
>- Stilt Sandpiper (6) [Weld CR 48 Marsh btw 43/47]
>- Tree Swallow and Broad-tailed Hummingbird [Poudre River Trail]
>- Bank Swallow (multiple) [Crom Lake]
>- Bonaparte's Gull [Woods Lake]
>
> I'll post photos near lunch today.
>
> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>

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[cobirds] Baltimore Oriole and Others/Weld

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

Spring arrivals up here include:

   - Baltimore Oriole [Weld CR 94/37 Gravel Pit]
   - Stilt Sandpiper (6) [Weld CR 48 Marsh btw 43/47]
   - Tree Swallow and Broad-tailed Hummingbird [Poudre River Trail]
   - Bank Swallow (multiple) [Crom Lake]
   - Bonaparte's Gull [Woods Lake]

I'll post photos near lunch today.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Black-and-white Warbler/Nunn

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Hi all

I visited "Nunn Woods" (cemetery road, 108 and 110 Lone Tree Creek 
crossings) at lunch after seeing the fallout reporting. Highlight was 
Black-and-white Warbler at Lone Tree Creek at 110.

Rest of birds:

Western Kingbird
Horned Lark
Western Meadowlark
Lark Bunting
Common Grackle
Clay--colored Sparrow
Brewer's Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Bullock's Oriole
Barn Swallow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Mockingbird
Orange-crowned Warbler
American Robin
House Wren
Mourning Dove
Song Sparrow
Green-tailed Towhee
Say's Phoebe
Brown-headed Cowbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Chipping Sparrow
European Starling
Golden Eagle
House Sparrow
Black-billed Magpie
Killdeer
Red-tailed Hawk
Swainson's Thrush

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] Lazuli Bunting/Weld

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Hi all

To continue yesterday's colorful Nunn yard fallout ... by far the most 
colorful day in yard since we moved up here in 2002. Usually we get 
grassland sparrows fallout so this was a real treat to see for 35 acres of 
CRP (grassland) with12,000 sq ft landscaped yard.

   - Lazuli Bunting (3, 2 male, 1 female)-came in together
   - Bullock's Oriole (6, 5 male, 1 female)
   - Black-headed Grosbeak (1 male)
   - American Goldfinch (8 male)

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] A Nunn Yard First!/Weld

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Hi all

Just had THREE Bullock's Oriole in yard at same time! Competing for the 
oranges but also eating at tube feeder with sunflower chips in it. Vivid 
orange flying all over yard.

http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/25/3213/bullock-s-oriole

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] 4th Annual Weld County 100

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Hi all

I did our "4th Annual Weld County 100" (solo COVID-19 birding) this year 
and tallied 109 birds! Highlights and newcomers below. 

"Mr. Irrelevant" (#100) this year was Great-tailed Grackle.

   - Chimney Swift (Greeley 8th Avenue-area)
   - Red-necked Phalarope (Weld CR 59, Cozzens Lake and Crom Lake)
   - Franklin's Gull (Weld County Landfill. Of note the "landfill work 
   activity" nearest Hwy 14 attracting lots of gulls easily viewed)
   - Forster's Tern (Windsor Lake, Cozzens Lake and Woods Lake)
   - Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Weld CR 102)
   - Green-tailed Towhee and Northern Mockingbird (Weld CR 110 Lone Tree 
   Creek crossing)
   - Both longspurs (Weld CR 45/114)
   - Spotted Towhee (Weld CR 94/37 Gravel Pit)
   - Cassin's Sparrow (Weld CR 41 btw 102/100)
   - Black-headed Grosbeak and Gray Catbird (Nunn yard)
   
Photos: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/165/4th-annual-weld-county-100

Full list:

Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Ring-necked Pheasant
Wild Turkey
Pied-billed Grebe
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Marbled Godwit
Baird's Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Long-billed Dowitcher
Spotted Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Willet
Lesser Yellowlegs
Wilson's Phalarope
Red-necked Phalarope
Franklin's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Herring Gull
Forster's Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Great Blue Heron
Black-crowned Night-Heron
White-faced Ibis
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Northern Harrier
Swainson's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Golden Eagle
Great Horned Owl
Burrowing Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Blue Jay
Black-billed  Magpie
American Crow
Horned Lark
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
House Wren
Marsh Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chestnut-collared Longspur
McCown's Longspur
Orange-crowned Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Yellow Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Green-tailed Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Cassin's Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Clay-colored Sparrow
Brewer's Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Lark Bunting
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Black-headed Grosbeak
Red-winged Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Common Grackle
Great-tailed Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
Bullock's Oriole

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Crom Lake Poppin'/Weld

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Hi all

Just returned from Crom Lake [Pierce] ... loads of shorebirds:

   - Red-necked Phalarope - 11
   - Wilson's Phalarope - 60-70
   - Willet - 23
   - Long-billed Dowitcher - 6
   - Marbled Godwit - 4
   - Killdeer - 5
   - Western Sandpiper - 1
   - Least Sandpiper - 2
   - Spotted Sandpiper - 1
   - American Avocet - 8
   - Semipalmated Plover - 1
   - Lesser Yellowlegs - 2

Weld CR 84 marsh no shorebirds which was surprising given Crom #s only 3 
miles north.

Photos soon.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Bullock's Oriole/Weld

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Hi all

First Bullock's Oriole arrived up here yesterday in Nunn yard. Photos later 
this morning. Crom Lake is prime shorebird habitat now.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Re: Question regarding Mountain Plover - Pawnee Grasslands

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Hello

Probably the best place would be Weld CR 100 about a mile west of Keota and 
CR 390 is large prairie dog colony on south. The plovers this year seem to 
favor the far southeast corner of the colony.

Thanks Gary Lewfko, Nunn

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On Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 4:01:32 PM UTC-6, Greg Vassilopoulos wrote:
>
> My wife and I are going to Pawnee National Grassland tomorrow (Friday) for 
> the day.  One of our main targets will be the Mountain Plover.  Any tips 
> / suggestions where to look would be greatly appreciated…
>
>  
>
> Greg & Danette Vassilopoulos
> Loveland
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[cobirds] More Weld Arrivals

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Hi all

   - MacGillvray's Warbler, Brown Thrasher, Rock Wren, Western Kingbird, 
   Clay-colored (7+), Lark and Brewer's Sparrow dozens of (Nunn yard)
   - Lark Bunting (all over western Pawnee NG), Rock Wren (3)
   - Western (3), Spotted (2) and Semipalmated Sandpiper (7) and Common 
   Yellowthroat (Crom Lake)
   - Baird's Sandpiper (2, Weld CR 116/77 Playa)
   - Snow Goose (Weld CR 61/74)
   - Wood Duck (3, Cozzens Lake)

Other items of interest, Weld CR 124 pond of full of water, no shore. Crom 
Lake has lots of shoreline. Weld CR 116 playa is active. Weld CR 122 playa 
just west of Grove (road curves around) is active full of Wilson's 
Phalarope, some ducks). Weld CR 59 pond was teeming with shorebirds. Loloff 
Reservoir lots of ducks.

I'll be uploading photos later this morning.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Re: More Spring Arrivals/Weld

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Hi all

COBIRDs RBA Alert has a comment under Weld County now (thanks, Joe R.) not 
to go in Crow Valley. I checked with District Monday and was told closed 
until further notice. If something changes I'll let you Joe R. know.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 2:25:35 PM UTC-6, Jennifer S wrote:
>
> A very nice Forest Service officer (I think, I didn't note the logo) told 
> me I shouldn't be in there, and that he was choosing not to write me a 
> ticket, on Sunday. I don't recommend walking into the Crow Valley 
> Campground until the signs aren't posted on the gate.
>
> On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 8:11:00 AM UTC-6, Adam Johnson wrote:
>>
>> I was also curious about whether we could walk into Crow Valley or not.
>>
>> Adam Johnson
>> Fort Collins
>>
>> On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:47:10 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>>- Marbled Godwit (1) Weld CR 59 Marsh
>>>- Yellow-rumped Warbler (7) Crom Lake
>>>- New Burrowing Owl (4): Beebe Draw Weld CR 42 on N (Paired); Weld 
>>>CR 62/61 on S (2 individuals)
>>>
>>> Other notes: Crow Valley Campground closed for the season gated and 
>>> signed-I'm asking our Forest if birders are still allowed to enter. Very 
>>> large flooded field Hwy 392/Weld CR 63 on N (ducks so far).
>>>
>>> Also, the Greeley Mute Swan pair, there is a photo I took on F Street, 
>>> "nesting or resting"? Sure looks like a nest.
>>>
>>> Photos: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>>>
>>> Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
>>> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>>>
>>

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[cobirds] Whimbrel/Weld

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Hi All!

Just found 26 Whimbrel at Crom Lake in Pierce.  

Photos: www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

Thanks!
Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] More Spring Arrivals/Weld

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Hi all

   - Marbled Godwit (1) Weld CR 59 Marsh
   - Yellow-rumped Warbler (7) Crom Lake
   - New Burrowing Owl (4): Beebe Draw Weld CR 42 on N (Paired); Weld CR 
   62/61 on S (2 individuals)

Other notes: Crow Valley Campground closed for the season gated and 
signed-I'm asking our Forest if birders are still allowed to enter. Very 
large flooded field Hwy 392/Weld CR 63 on N (ducks so far).

Also, the Greeley Mute Swan pair, there is a photo I took on F Street, 
"nesting or resting"? Sure looks like a nest.

Photos: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Willet and Wilson's Phalarope/Weld

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Hi all

Crom Lake hosted 3 Willet and 2 Wilson's Phalarope, new for spring up here.

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] More Spring Arrivals/Weld

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Hi all

   - Upland Sandpiper (Antelope Reservoir (2))--flew over me calling from 
   field on south)
   - White-faced Ibis (Antelope Reservoir (2); Beebe Draw-Weld CR 40 (2); 
   Cozzens Lake (1))
   - Least Sandpiper (Weld CR 84 Marsh (1))
   - Brown-headed Cowbird (Weld CR 61/74 Ponds (1))
   - Loggerhead Shrike (Crom Lake (1); Weld CR 98 btw 98/100 (2))
   - Brewer's Sparrow (Crom Lake (1))
   - Black-crowned Night Heron (Glenmere Park (1))
   - Barn Swallow (Stewart's Pond (1))

Posting photos later this morning ...

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] American Pipit/Weld

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Hi all

On my "telework-break" found lone American Pipit at Weld CR 84/31 working 
the marsh shoreline in Pierce.

Photos (first three in Activity feed) from today's outing ... 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Burrowing Owl and Black-necked Stilt/Weld

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Hi all

More spring arrivals up here ...

   - Burrowing Owl (*1*-yard, viewable from Weld CR 33 btw 98/100 on east;* 
   2*-Weld CR 47 btw 44/46 on west)
   - Black-necked Stilt (*5* Weld CR 48 on south btw 43/47)
   - Wilson's Snipe (*3* Weld CR 40 btw 45/47 on north)
   - Osprey (*1* F Street, Greeley nest)
   - Mourning Dove (few around now)
   
First seven posts in Activity feed here show photos: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] FYI: All 2020 BBS Field Activities Cancelled

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Hi all

Just received an email from BBC National Offices stating "All 2020 BBS 
Field Activities Cancelled" due to COVID-19. :-(

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[cobirds] More Spring Arrivals/Weld

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Hi all

   - Burrowing Owl (2) - Weld CR 100/49
   - Mountain Plover (1); McCown's Longspur (3) - Weld CR 100/390 (about 
   1.0m from 390 on south is a large prairie dog colony, most reliable place 
   for past 3-4 years. Seen in SE quadrant of colony at the very south end)
   - Sharp-tailed Grouse (3); Chestnut-collared Longspur flyover (11+); 
   McCown's Longspur flyover (3+) - Weld CR 134/111
   - Swainson's Hawk (1) - Town of Grover
   - Others: Ferruginous Hawk; Rough-legged Hawk Prairie Falcon

The large playa at Weld CR 122/83 actually has a lot of water for the first 
time that I can remember. No birds. Also, large prairie dog colony at Weld 
CR 122/85 (on south)-only dogs, so far.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Chestnut-collared Longspur/Weld

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Hi all

My telework lunch outing to Weld CR 45/114 had me find 2 Chestnut-collared 
Longspur (northeast corner of 114) and 6 McCown's Longspur (southwest and 
east corner of 114). Great hike today in cold temps, sun and mild breeze. A 
few Sandhill Crane flew way up overhead, too.

Photos in Activity feed here: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Long-billed Dowitcher and Turkey Vulture/Weld

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Hi all

Just now at nearby Crom Lake two Turkey Vulture flyover during brief sun 
(snow) shower during my telework break. At Weld CR 84/31 marsh just down 
the road a lone Long-billed Dowticher.

Photos in ACTIVITY feed here: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] McCown's Longspur and Say's Phoebe/Weld

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 Hi all

During my telework lunch break, 8-10+ McCown's Longspur along Weld CR 45 
south of Weld CR 114 on both sides of road. I walked the fields, too. Say's 
Phoebe pair returning to their nest site near Weld CR 102 and Weld CR 41.

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[cobirds] Snow Goose/Weld

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Hi all

Seven Snow Goose at Crom Lake. Photos (in Activity feed): 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] Sage Thrasher/Nunn

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Hi all

In my neighborhood on my telework break just now, 3 or 4 Sage Thrasher at 
Weld CR 41/102. This area known for them during both migrations.

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[cobirds] Re: Accipiter "Fun"/Weld

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Hi all

Quite a few responses for this ID challenge. ID is Cooper's Hawk for these 
various reasons in addition to what Caleb provided:

   - Eye further forward towards the beak on the head/profile, vs. in the 
   middle on a Sharp-shinned Hawk
   - Eye overall smaller than the beak, vs. the same size as the beak of a 
   Sharp-shinned Hawk
   - Cooper’s (long tail in respect to the body) — maybe a male
   - Long tail with much shorter outer tail feathers
   
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On Monday, March 30, 2020 at 6:49:27 PM UTC-6, Caleb A wrote:
>
> Hi, Gary!
> Accipiters have always challenged me, but I'm pretty sure that your 
> photographed bird is an adult Cooper's Hawk. My first impression was 
> Cooper's, and I realized why: it shows some of that "capped" appearance and 
> squarish head shape that makes it look a bit "bulkier" unlike the more 
> "cute" Sharp-shinned Hawk. It's tail is rounded off, which I'm pretty sure 
> is the mark for Cooper's as well (Sharp-shinned would be flatter, I 
> believe). That's a very nice photo!
> That's my nickel and dime at least.
> *The birds are happy, and so am I*
> *~Caleb Alons*
>

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[cobirds] Accipiter "Fun"/Weld

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Hi all

Bird just landed in our yard, outside my telework window, thought it might 
be fun to discuss what it might be (and why)? Feel free to post your reply 
to this message or respond privately.

Photos in Activity stream at http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] More Spring Arrivals/Weld

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Hi all

   - Sandhill Crane (22+) Beebe Draw (Weld CR 42)
   - Great-tailed Grackle (Drake Lake (1); Woods Lake (1); Stewart's Pond 
   (3))
   - Yellow-headed Blackbird (8) Stewart's Pond
   - Double-crested Cormorant (1) Windsor Lake
   - Greater Yellowlegs (4) and American White Pelican continue at Weld CR 
   94/37 gravel pit
   - Marsh Wren (1) Severance pond south of town main intersection on west
   
Photos in Activity feed here http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/, 
including three more Curve-billed Thrasher photos (with us all day 
Saturday, gone Sunday)

Practicing "safe car birding", no human interactions. 

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Re: Curve-billed Thrasher/Nunn

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Here's the correct address http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

Thanks!
Gary Lefko, Nunn

On Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 9:49:14 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> We have a Curve-billed Thrasher in our yard this morning!  Photos here: 
> http://www friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
>
>
> Thanks,
> Gary Lefko, Nunn
>
>

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[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher/Nunn

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Hi all!

We have a Curve-billed Thrasher in our yard this morning!  Photos here: 
http://www friendsofthepawneegrassland.org


Thanks,
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[cobirds] More Arriving Greater Yellowlegs/Weld

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Hi all

Telework birding ... at the Weld CR 37/94 gravel pit four Greater 
Yellowlegs. Second sighting of yellowlegs this spring. All three teal at 
Weld CR 59 marsh, too. 

No human interaction involved ;-)

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[cobirds] Re: Unidentified large gulls/Weld

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Hi all

It's been confirmed that the white gull was a Glaucous Gull and looks like 
the one seen in Fort Collins some say. Others helped identify Herring, 
Lesser-black-backed, California and Ring-billed Gull. This exact location 
was Hwy 14/Weld CR 33 about .25m south of Hwy 14 on west fields. These 
birds also frequent the Weld Landfill along Hwy 14 further west and Drake 
Lake on Weld CR 23. Black Hollow Reservoir as well.

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On Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 1:32:21 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi All!
>
> I stumbled upon every gull in a field in Weld county, just west of Ault on 
> CR 33.  There was one very large white gull. Could it be a Glaucous, 
> Iceland or albino gull? In the photos, there is also a very large brown 
> gull. Could it be an immature Herring gull?
>
> Photos - 
> http://friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/146/unidentified-birds
>
> Thanks
> Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
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[cobirds] Unidentified large gulls/Weld

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Hi All!

I stumbled upon every gull in a field in Weld county, just west of Ault on 
CR 33.  There was one very large white gull. Could it be a Glaucous, 
Iceland or albino gull? In the photos, there is also a very large brown 
gull. Could it be an immature Herring gull?

Photos - 
http://friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/146/unidentified-birds

Thanks
Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Sandhill Crane/Larimer

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Hi all

Three Sandhill Crane spent the night in the (west) cornfields of Wellington 
State Wildlife and were seen this morning on my commute into Fort Collins. 
The last few years this area seems to be a stopover place for them if 
anyone is looking for them.  

Directions: I25N to Wellington exit take the east frontage road north about 
quarter-mile north to Larimer CR 64 (aka Nunn Road), turn east go about 
quarter mile to see cornfields on south.

   - 
   
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/141/2582/sandhill-crane

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[cobirds] Re: favorite avian songs of spring

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Hi all

First "hoots" of our returning and neighboring Burrowing Owls.

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On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 10:07:15 AM UTC-7, Fauvette wrote:
>
> One of mine is that of the DE juncos: Way more varied and sweet than their 
> little bell-ring song of the later breeding season. It almost sounds like a 
> more musical variation of the A. Goldfinch song, their current compadres at 
> the feeder areas. They sing it early in the morning, then I don't hear it 
> the rest of the day. 
>
> Linda, Boulder County

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[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull/Weld

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Hi all

Crom Lake now open for business ... Cinnamon Teal, 2-3 dozen Canvasback, 
other ducks. At Weld CR 84 marsh a lone Greater Yellowlegs. At Drake Lake, 
ice opening up with hundreds and hundreds of gulls roosting this morning, 
Majority Ring-billed, few Herring Gull and at least two Lesser Black-backed 
adults. 

Fun commuter birding!

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[cobirds] Cedar Waxwings/Weld

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Hi All!

Did my usual Sunday morning Greeley birding tour, stopping by the Linn 
Grove cemetery.  I found 2-3 dozen Cedar Waxwings!  They were coming to the 
ground to drink water from the snowmelt.  They were hanging out in the 
eastern section of the cemetery along the circular road.  I was within 30 
feet of them, leaning on my car taking pictures as they came to and from 
the trees. A real treat!

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[cobirds] Re: So Many Gulls - Centennial (Arapahoe)

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Hi Jared

Could not find a "gull in flight ID guide" but found these useful PDFs 
about gull ID: 

   - http://assets.press.princeton.edu/chapters/i13273.pdf
   - http://www.johnmuirlaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Laws_Gull_ID.pdf
   - This book is excellent: 
   
https://www.amazon.com/Gulls-Simplified-Comparative-Approach-Identification/dp/0691156948

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On Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 5:48:04 PM UTC-7, Jared Del Rosso wrote:
>
> I've lived in Centennial for four winters now. This winter, like the last 
> several, significant numbers of gulls move west to east around dawn and 
> back again at dusk. Tonight, the movement was significant, with several 
> large kettles of them forming to rise, gracefully, on thermals and even 
> more just passing by. I didn't count tonight, but the movement spanned 
> thirty or so minutes tonight. 
>
> I rarely identify them and struggle to do so from far below. Most are, of 
> course, Ring-billed. There were larger ones mixed in. 
>
> I'm located near Arapahoe and University in Centennial. Most of the 
> movement occurs right over a line of transmission towers near deKoevend 
> Park, though of course the birds drift north and south of that. One wonders 
> where they come from at night (Aurora Reservoir, which is almost due east?) 
> and where they head. 
>
> Are there any sources on ID'ing gulls in flight? 
>
> Also tonight: a local magpie seemed to be gently, but conspicuously 
> singing. It was especially endearing, given how noisy and brazen these 
> birds usually are. 
>
> - Jared Del Rosso
> Centennial, CO
>

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[cobirds] CSU Field Ornith. Club Raptor Alley Results/Weld

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Hi all

Another great weather day for "raptoring" on Saturday, this time on our 
annual Colorado State University Field Ornithology club outing with a few 
others. We saw a total of 57 raptors:

   - Golden Eagle - 6
   - Ferruginous Hawk - 7
   - UNID Buteo - 3
   - American Kestrel - 13
   - Prairie Falcon - 4
   - Bald Eagle - 6
   - Merlin - 2 (one I almost shrugged off as a kestrel as we went passed 
   it IN the town of Pierce
   - Red-tailed Hawk - 11
   - Northern Harrier - 3
   - Rough-legged Hawk - 1
   - Great Horned Owl (on nest) - 1

Photos: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin/action_id/2735

Other species: Lapland Longspur, Horned Lark, Western Meadowlark, Rock 
Pigeon, Ring-necked Pheasant (group of 11!), House Sparrow, House Finch, 
Eurasian-collared Dove.

Next Friends of PNG trip is the "Big 4 Lakes/Weld" - 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/830/friends-of-the-png-field-trip-big-4-birding

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[cobirds] Friends of the PNG Field Trip: "Big 4" Birding/Weld

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Hi all

Visiting Weld County's "Big 4" ... Frederick Recreation Area, Windsor Lake, 
Windsor Reservoir and Woods Lake on Saturday 2/22/20. Details here:

   - 
   
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/830/friends-of-the-png-field-trip-big-4-birding

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Upcoming Friends of the PNG Field Trip with CSUFO/Weld

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Hi all

Our annual Raptor Alley field trip, Feb 8th Sat, with Colorado State 
University's Field Ornithology club for you to consider ... details here:

   - 
   
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/796/friends-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland-field-trip-with-csufo

Thanks!
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[cobirds] New access to Windsor Reservoir/Weld

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Hi All!

While out birding today, I happened to go into the Severance Shores new 
development on the East side of the reservoir. I found a new clear vantage 
point that overlooks most of the reservoir. To get there, turn north onto 
Shoreview Parkway from Weld County Road 74 and travel about a mile to Vista 
Point Drive. Then turn left.  From there you can see most of the reservoir 
and there is a little park on a spit of land there.  It had great views!

Thanks!
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[cobirds] Re: I like Hugh Kingery's idea of an "anti-pollution" formula.

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Hi all

Similar to what Eric shared below, "Patch Birding." My "patch" is usually 
Pawnee National Grassland (and south to Greeley-area) for the most part.

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On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 3:13:40 PM UTC-7, Joe Roller wrote:
>
> The whole idea is to get the biggest bang for your buck!
> So I'll propose a formula to minimize the miles driven (and the exhaust 
> pipe pollution) to see a bird.
>
> The Formula:
> miles driven per birder divided by species seen 
>
> leads to 
> drive alone to Bonny and see 50 species and drive back = 300 miles divided 
> by 50 species = *6.0 - a high number - not good*
> But make the same trip with 4 birders in a car : 300 miles driven divided 
> by 50 species, DIVIDED by 4 birders, so *a score of 1.5 per birder - much 
> better.*
>
> *The idea is to have the lowest number, *so driving 2 miles alone to see 
> 50 species would be 2/50 = .04  a low number -very good
>
> Seeing 10 species at a feeder, zero miles, would be ZERO miles, zero 
> pollution, which is the lowest score possible.
>
> A Big Year in Denver County by bicycle:
> zero miles of tailpipe pollution for 150 species.   Again ZERO
>
> Or do what I do - take a nap. Zero miles, zero birds. Wow! ZERO.
>
> The main point is to get a buddy or three to join you for longer trips.
>
>  "Let's Go Birding!"
>
> Joe Roller, Denver
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[cobirds] Re: Raptor Alley Trip Results and Other/Weld

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Hi all,

Raptor Alley trip photos: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/132/raptor-alley-trip-results-1-18-20

More will be added by other folks next day or so.

Thanks

Thanks
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On Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 8:15:24 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:


Hi all
>
> Fantastic weather. Great people. And a fabulous "raptor show" for all. 
> Saturday, I led a large group on the "frozen tundra" of Nunn. We saw 52 
> raptors and our only miss was Northern Harrier. There were moments of pure 
> wonder as we watched pairs of Merlin (rare to see, roosting next to each 
> other), Golden Eagle (atop steel power lines), and multiple pairs of Bald 
> Eagle (various towers/poles). Photos later this morning. Raptors seen:
>
>- Red-tailed Hawk - 14
>- Golden Eagle - 5
>- Ferruginous Hawk - 6
>- Prairie Falcon - 3
>- Bald Eagle - 11 (record #)
>- Merlin - 2
>- American Kestrel - 10
>- Rough-legged Hawk - 1
>
> Sunday and Monday ... Windsor and Woods Lake continue to teem with birds. 
> Windsor had the Long-tailed Duck (Sun.) and Greater White-fronted Goose 
> (Mon.) while Woods Lake had Snow Goose (Mon.)
>
> Thanks
> Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Raptor Alley Trip Results and Other/Weld

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Hi all

Fantastic weather. Great people. And a fabulous "raptor show" for all. 
Saturday, I led a large group on the "frozen tundra" of Nunn. We saw 52 
raptors and our only miss was Northern Harrier. There were moments of pure 
wonder as we watched pairs of Merlin (rare to see, roosting next to each 
other), Golden Eagle (atop steel power lines), and multiple pairs of Bald 
Eagle (various towers/poles). Photos later this morning. Raptors seen:

   - Red-tailed Hawk - 14
   - Golden Eagle - 5
   - Ferruginous Hawk - 6
   - Prairie Falcon - 3
   - Bald Eagle - 11 (record #)
   - Merlin - 2
   - American Kestrel - 10
   - Rough-legged Hawk - 1

Sunday and Monday ... Windsor and Woods Lake continue to teem with birds. 
Windsor had the Long-tailed Duck (Sun.) and Greater White-fronted Goose 
(Mon.) while Woods Lake had Snow Goose (Mon.)

Thanks
Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer

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Hi all

Gyrfalcon (Fort Collins Landfill) on favorite tower (southside of dump, 
west of Taft Ave; third pole) at 1230. I have seen gyr same pole now 3x in 
the 1100-1300 window and once 0830-0930 last 30-40 days.

   - Three photos (middle of homepage): 
   http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

Good omen for tomorrow's "Raptor Alley" trip in 
Nunn-http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/795/nunn-guy-field-trip-raptor-alley.
 
Today's wInd event has not started here yet and tomorrow during trip winds 
should be fine predicted 5-10mpg only.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Upcoming "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Raptor Alley

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Hi all

I am leading another Raptor Alley trip this Saturday, 1/18. Meet 0830 at 
our "new" gas station (big red building) on SW corner of Weld CR 100/Hwy 
85. Details: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/795/nunn-guy-field-trip-raptor-alley.
 


Raptors seen yesterday at link below, first ten birds.

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Long-tailed duck/Weld

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Hi All!

I had a Long-tailed duck at Windsor Lake today.  Thanks.

Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Ross's and Greater White-fronted Goose/Weld

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Hi all

Yesterday at Frederick Recreation Area I had three Ross's Goose and one 
dark morph Snow Goose. Could not relocate Long-tailed Duck. At Windsor Lake 
I had a Greater White-fronted Goose. Frederick, Windsor and Woods lake had 
large open waters and many, many ducks and geese (five species) ... and 
some interested Bald Eagles watching the birds.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Re: Western Tanager in Pueblo Jan 2nd

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Hi Brandon

I was just forwarded this article perhaps "it is to blame" for the tanager 
;-)

   - Phenology of nocturnal avian migration has shifted at the continental 
   scale 
   
Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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On Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 3:43:43 PM UTC-7, Brandon wrote:
>
> Chris Knight and I were birding along the Arkansas River, near the Pueblo 
> West pit, Pueblo County early this afternoon, and we were shocked to find a 
> WESTERN TANAGER.  This would be the 1st sighting in the Pueblo Area, during 
> the winter season.  I was able to get photos.  It could have been the same 
> bird, seen in this area, back in November, though it hasn't been seen for a 
> while, if it is the same bird.
>
> Brandon Percival
> Pueblo West, CO
>

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[cobirds] Requested Two New "Pawnee" CBCs for 2020-21 Season/Weld

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

I just submitted two new "Pawnee" circle requests for next year's (2020-21) 
Christmas Bird Count:

   - Crow Valley Christmas Bird Count (campground fully in SE corner of 
   circle)
   - Pawnee Buttes Christmas Bird Count (Pawnee Buttes in bottom of circle 
   and traditional Sharp-tailed Grouse "area" in upper part of circle nearing 
   CO/WY border)

I'll post when approved by Audubon.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Re: Results of First-ever Pawnee NG-East CBC/Weld

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European Starling - 2

On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 9:39:44 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Townsend's Solitaire - 3
>
> On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 8:51:03 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Great weather for us out in Stoneham for this CBC. We had gracious and 
>> appreciative hosts at the Pawnee Station Cafe in New Raymer. We promoted 
>> the concept of Christmas Bird Counts to the locals and energy sector 
>> workers, too. We also got to meet some of the local ranchers/farmers while 
>> out in the field and some providing access to quality bird habitat which 
>> most certainly increased our count efforts. The Horned Lark (and Lapland 
>> Longspur) population are far greater in the east section of PNG versus the 
>> west, tally for both here dominated what was seen on Nunn CBC. It was 
>> mentioned by all whether on the count or en route to the count the lack of 
>> overall raptor #s and species in area--there were plenty of food (birds and 
>> prairie dogs) around and perching opportunity--but we got our fair share. 
>> All teams had Lapland Longspur. Apparently, we drove right by a perched 
>> Long-eared Owl that another team had just picked up when we crossed paths 
>> :-( Overall, fun CBC had by all. About a half-day event for interested 
>> participants next year. The crow was surprising (for me).
>>
>> First annual Pawnee National Grassland-East CBC birds:
>>
>>- Northern Harrier - 4
>>- Rough-legged Hawk - 2
>>- Ferruginous Hawk - 2
>>- UNID buteo - 1
>>- Long-eared Owl - 2
>>- Prairie Falcon - 4
>>- American Crow - 1
>>- Horned Lark - 3,092 
>>- Townsend's Solitaire - 1
>>- American Robin - 1
>>- House Sparrow - 12
>>- House Finch - 4
>>- Lapland Longspur - 68
>>- American Tree Sparrow - 1
>>- Dark-eyed Junco - 16
>>- Song Sparrow - 1
>>- Golden Eagle - 1
>>- Rock Pigeon - 9
>>- Great Horned Owl - 1
>>- Northern Shrike - 1
>>
>> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
>> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>>
>>

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[cobirds] Re: Results of First-ever Pawnee NG-East CBC/Weld

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Townsend's Solitaire - 3

On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 8:51:03 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> Great weather for us out in Stoneham for this CBC. We had gracious and 
> appreciative hosts at the Pawnee Station Cafe in New Raymer. We promoted 
> the concept of Christmas Bird Counts to the locals and energy sector 
> workers, too. We also got to meet some of the local ranchers/farmers while 
> out in the field and some providing access to quality bird habitat which 
> most certainly increased our count efforts. The Horned Lark (and Lapland 
> Longspur) population are far greater in the east section of PNG versus the 
> west, tally for both here dominated what was seen on Nunn CBC. It was 
> mentioned by all whether on the count or en route to the count the lack of 
> overall raptor #s and species in area--there were plenty of food (birds and 
> prairie dogs) around and perching opportunity--but we got our fair share. 
> All teams had Lapland Longspur. Apparently, we drove right by a perched 
> Long-eared Owl that another team had just picked up when we crossed paths 
> :-( Overall, fun CBC had by all. About a half-day event for interested 
> participants next year. The crow was surprising (for me).
>
> First annual Pawnee National Grassland-East CBC birds:
>
>- Northern Harrier - 4
>- Rough-legged Hawk - 2
>- Ferruginous Hawk - 2
>- UNID buteo - 1
>- Long-eared Owl - 2
>- Prairie Falcon - 4
>- American Crow - 1
>- Horned Lark - 3,092 
>- Townsend's Solitaire - 1
>- American Robin - 1
>- House Sparrow - 12
>- House Finch - 4
>- Lapland Longspur - 68
>- American Tree Sparrow - 1
>- Dark-eyed Junco - 16
>- Song Sparrow - 1
>- Golden Eagle - 1
>- Rock Pigeon - 9
>- Great Horned Owl - 1
>- Northern Shrike - 1
>
> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>
>

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[cobirds] Results of First-ever Pawnee NG-East CBC/Weld

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

Great weather for us out in Stoneham for this CBC. We had gracious and 
appreciative hosts at the Pawnee Station Cafe in New Raymer. We promoted 
the concept of Christmas Bird Counts to the locals and energy sector 
workers, too. We also got to meet some of the local ranchers/farmers while 
out in the field and some providing access to quality bird habitat which 
most certainly increased our count efforts. The Horned Lark (and Lapland 
Longspur) population are far greater in the east section of PNG versus the 
west, tally for both here dominated what was seen on Nunn CBC. It was 
mentioned by all whether on the count or en route to the count the lack of 
overall raptor #s and species in area--there were plenty of food (birds and 
prairie dogs) around and perching opportunity--but we got our fair share. 
All teams had Lapland Longspur. Apparently, we drove right by a perched 
Long-eared Owl that another team had just picked up when we crossed paths 
:-( Overall, fun CBC had by all. About a half-day event for interested 
participants next year. The crow was surprising (for me).

First annual Pawnee National Grassland-East CBC birds:

   - Northern Harrier - 4
   - Rough-legged Hawk - 2
   - Ferruginous Hawk - 2
   - UNID buteo - 1
   - Long-eared Owl - 2
   - Prairie Falcon - 4
   - American Crow - 1
   - Horned Lark - 3,092 
   - Townsend's Solitaire - 1
   - American Robin - 1
   - House Sparrow - 12
   - House Finch - 4
   - Lapland Longspur - 68
   - American Tree Sparrow - 1
   - Dark-eyed Junco - 16
   - Song Sparrow - 1
   - Golden Eagle - 1
   - Rock Pigeon - 9
   - Great Horned Owl - 1
   - Northern Shrike - 1

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] Platte River Recovery Project?

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Hi all

Just passing this info along ... just now Greeley Trib reporter reached out 
to me about it. First I have heard of it, thought I would share with larger 
group. If you are interested in sharing your opinion or concerns with 
reporter let me know.

   - https://platteriverprogram.org/

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[cobirds] Nunn CBC Results and Rescheduling Pawnee NG-East CBC/Weld

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Hi all

First, *rescheduling this Saturday's Pawnee National Grassland-East CBC* 
because of upcoming snowstorm, New Raymer-area is looking at 3-6 inches and 
blizzard-like winds. We will conduct the *Pawnee National Grassland-East 
CBC Thursday, January 2nd*, meet 0830 at the cafe in New Raymer (south side 
of Hwy 14).

The Nunn CBC had a large turnout of people, and the greatest weather EVER! 
... unfortunately birds were historically low in numbers with species close 
to normal. 

Highlights were:

   - We found two Rough-legged Hawk ;-)
   - Common Raven - 28 (record!) most found at a cow carcass, competing 
   with a Golden Eagle
   - Lapland Longspur - 6
   - Ring-necked Pheasant - 1 (rare for this count)
   - Beating the averages: Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Rock Pigeon, 
   Eurasian-collared Dove, Northern Flicker, American Kestrel, Black-billed 
   Magpie, American Crow, European Starling, Dark-eyed Junco, and Western 
   Meadowlark

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] long-tailed duck/Weld

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Hi All!

The long-tailed duck is still at Frederick Rec Area lake.  Also, snow goose 
and 10 species of ducks.

Reminder:  the first-ever Pawnee National Grassland-East Christmas Bird 
Count is next Saturday, Dec. 28.  Meet 0830 at the café in New Raymer on 
the south side of Hwy 14.  See you there!

Thanks,
Gary Lefko,  Nunn
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[cobirds] Scouting Upcoming Nunn CBC (Sat.)/Weld

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Hi all

I went out for a few hours poking around the Nunn CBC circle, hightlights 
being two Gray-crowned Rosy Finches along Weld CR 108 roadside and multiple 
Lapland Longspurs in various locations. Hopefully, the rosies stick around, 
this being second sighting of species in less than a month (other was in 
yard).

We are going to be hard pressed to find a Rough-legged Hawk :-( I've only 
seen one this fall/winter and that was more than a month ago now.

Thanks
Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Re: Intriguing kingbird, Cherry Creek SP (last April) (Arapahoe co)

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

I'll just add to the discussion what I heard (quite a few times on various 
trips) while at Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival (November), lots of 
expert leaders stressing "you cannot ID Tropical or Couch Kingbirds by 
photo, can only do by call ... best to call the bird Tropical/Couch 
Kingbird." ... :-)

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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On Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:16:21 PM UTC-7, Ben S wrote:
>
> Hi all -
> First I would like to apologize for not reporting my suspicions about this 
> bird at the time. When I first saw it, I assumed it was a Western Kingbird. 
> Then, even though I reported it as "yellow-bellied kingbird sp." on ebird, 
> I convinced myself I was imagining its Tropical/Couch's Kingbird features. 
> It was seen on April 30, 2019 at Cherry Creek SP, at west shades. Western 
> Kingbirds were just returning at that time. However, several birders whose 
> judgement I trust very much have pointed to Tropical or Couch's Kingbird as 
> a strong possibility, or some hybrid. This bird is clearly not a Western 
> Kingbird. First, the belly is very bright yellow, second the throat is 
> white, the back is very green, the tail is dark with a light tip (not white 
> edges), brownish wings with light edges as well as long primaries, and a 
> largish bill. However, the tail is fairly thin  and dark, not lighter and 
> deeply forked as would typically be expected from Couch's Kingbird or 
> Tropical. Also, the bill seems larger than a Western, but I don't think it 
> is quite as big as in a Tropical or Couch's Kingbird. In essence, the tail 
> is like a Cassin's Kingbird, however, the rest of the bird clearly is not. 
> It may be easier to view and zoom in on photos on my ebird checklist: 
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S55598986
> Again, since this bird is potentially very rare I apologize for the long 
> period of time since the bird was seen. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks
>
> [image: IMG_9507 - Edited (2).jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_9504 - Edited (1).jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_9503 - Edited (1).jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_9506 - Edited (2).jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_9505 - Edited (2).jpg]
>
>
> Ben Sampson
>
> Centennial, CO
>
>
>

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[cobirds] Re: No Gyr Saturday 8 Dec

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Linked to album for larger views ... 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/59/landfill-larimer

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On Monday, December 9, 2019 at 8:57:49 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Apparently the photo did not take first go around ...
>
> [image: Gyrs.PNG]
>
>
> On Monday, December 9, 2019 at 8:54:06 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>>
>> Hi all/Derek
>>
>> First four birds shown here are from this year's bird. The circled three 
>> at bottom are photos of last year's bird.
>>
>> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
>> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 9:37:47 AM UTC-7, Derek Hill wrote:
>>>
>>> No Gyrfalcon sighting from 8:30-10:00am yesterday 8 December. At least 5 
>>> other cars of seekers were spotted, including a cool gyrfalcon license 
>>> plate. A small number of Red-tails and Kestrels were in the area, and a 
>>> flyby Prairie Falcon was near CR 57 and Taft Hill Road nearby two days 
>>> previous.
>>>
>>> Scoping the gulls from west Trilby yesterday, at least one or two adult 
>>> Lesser Black-backed were obvious both in flight and on the geound, as well 
>>> as at least one first-year Iceland type. The silvery wingtips and uniform 
>>> pale brown-gray plumage were visible, and even at rest, the primaries were 
>>> concolorous with the upperparts. I guess a pale Thayers type or possibly 
>>> Kumleini. One of these days I'll drive into the landfill proper and study 
>>> the gulls up close.
>>>
>>> Good luck to all who chase the legendary Gyrfalcon. It seems to wander 
>>> quite unpredictably.
>>>
>>> Also, in the series of photos linked by G. Lefko recently, is this 
>>> supposed to be the same bird/date in the series of photos? In particular, 
>>> images 5-8 appear very different in underparts plumage from image 3. Hard 
>>> to reconcile this as a matter of image exposure.
>>>
>>> Image 3:
>>>
>>> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/59/542/gyrfalcon
>>>
>>> Image 5:
>>>
>>> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/59/2270/gyrfalcon
>>>
>>> Good birding,
>>> Derek Hill
>>> Loveland
>>>
>>>

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[cobirds] Re: Gray-crowned Rosy Finch/Weld

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Hi all

Five photos of our lone rosy-finch on homepage (below) ...

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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On Monday, December 2, 2019 at 8:21:56 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> We had a single Gray-crowned Rosy Finch (post snowstorm) yesterday in our 
> Nunn yard feeding with the usuals. Second time in 17 years--other time we 
> had five on tube feeders). Photos later this morning. Good sign for Nunn 
> CBC (21st) and Pawnee NG-East (28th). ;-)
>
> Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>
>

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[cobirds] Lapland Longspur and Huge Goose Flock (Continues)/Weld

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Hi all

Raptor Alley drive yielded the following on Sunday. Photos here, 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin, first two posts.

   - Rough-legged Hawk - 1
   - Red-tailed Hawk - 6
   - Prairie Falcon - 2
   - Northern Harrier - 1
   - American Kestrel - 7
   - Golden Eagle - 1
   - Ferruginous Hawk - 2
   - Bald Eagle - 1
   - Lapland Longspur - 4-6 (between Weld CR 55/57 along 124)

The huge five-goose flock continues at Neff Lake. Thousands of 
Canada/Cackling, probably close to four-digit Snows with some Ross's and 
three Greater White-fronted. Flock has been here last two weekends I 
suspect they know they won't get shot at Neff Lake. :-)

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] New Pawnee CBC Circle Just Approved!

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Hi all

Exciting news, National Audubon Society just approved a new circle, "Pawnee 
National Grassland-East"! I am scheduling it to take place on Dec 28th, 
Saturday. If you wish to support and explore this new circle let me know.

Circle is centered north of Stoneham and bounded by CR 114N, CR 133W, Logan 
CR 5E and just south of Stoneham.

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[cobirds] Nunn Christmas Bird Count Date

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Hi all

December 21, Saturday, will be Nunn's Christmas Bird Count. More details to 
follow this message. Also, awaiting hear back from CBC Admin on a new CBC 
circle request for an area within eastern Pawnee NG section ... stay tuned. 
If interested in joining us, email coloradobirderyahoo.com.

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[cobirds] Sharing: Some Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Lifer Photos

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Hi all

For those interested ... fantastic birding down there (six days)--saw/heard 
161 species and grabbed 41 life birds to boot. Convention total was about 
277 species last I heard. Some lifer photos here-still have to name them.

http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/124/rio-grande-birding-festival-lifers-tx

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[cobirds] Wild Turkey [Larimer]

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Hi all

A small group just seen at Prospect and Sharp Pointe Road intersection in 
Fort Collins!

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[cobirds] Re: Christmas Bird Count Dates so far

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Hi all

Is there a link to current CBC event, circle maps? When I search I get 
directed to last year's information.

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On Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10:39:52 AM UTC-6, Brandon wrote:
>
> Since it feels and looks like Christmas outside, today, here is an update 
> on Colorado Christmas Bird Count Dates, that are now on the CBC Website.
>
> Colorado Springs Dec 14
>
> Granby Dec 14
>
> Salida Dec 14
>
> Boulder Dec 15
>
> Evergreen-Idaho Springs Dec 15
>
> John Martin Reservoir Dec 16
>
> Rocky Ford Dec 17
>
> Fountain Creek Dec 18
>
> Montrose Dec 28
>
> Barr Lake Dec 29
>
> Loveland Jan 1
>
> Air Force Academy Jan 3
>
> Westcliffe Jan 4
>
>
> Brandon Percival
> Colorado CBC Regional Editor
> Pueblo West, CO
>

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[cobirds] Re: First of the Season Raptor Alley Trip

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Hi all

Results from first Raptor Alley tour of season. Morning session was perfect 
weather and first bird out of the gate was a Merlin down the road from my 
house. She was later seen after the the trip chowing on a meadowlark in our 
field atop a post. We had 33 raptors in all and about 20 other bird 
species, Pronghorns, of course. A treat for all was Northern Harrier, 
Red-tailed and Ferruginous Hawk hunting and eating in the Weld CR 33 
prairie dog colony at same time. Wind picked up in afternoon drive. We did 
not drive up to Weld CR 124 missing out on the three possible Prairie 
Falcon seen of late up there.

American Kestrel - 11
Red-tailed Hawk 17
Merlin - 1
Ferruginous Hawk - 2
Northern Harrier - 1
Golden Eagle - 1

Nunn's Bald Eagle(s) could not be found in their usual 4-5 hangouts. Could 
not re-find the Rough-legged Hawk either seen last weekend.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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On Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 9:47:37 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> I have scheduled our first Raptor Alley trip of the season. Details here:
>
>- 
>
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/679/nunn-guy-field-trip-raptor-alley
>
> Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>

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[cobirds] American Pipit and Woodhouse's Scrub Jay [Weld]

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Hi all

We saw our second Woodhouse's Scrub Jay ever in our yard (17 years) over 
the weekend. Also, Ruby-crowned Kinglet still hanging around, too. I did a 
dry run of Raptor Alley for this Saturday's upcoming trip, 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/679/nunn-guy-field-trip-raptor-alley,
 
and saw the following of 35+ species:

   - Rough-legged Hawk - 1
   - Merlin - 2
   - Red-tailed Hawk - 20
   - Bald Eagle - 1
   - American Kestrel - 7
   - Northern Harrier - 1
   - Ferruginous Hawk - 1
   - Unknown buteo - 1
   - Golden Eagle - 3
   - Prairie Falcon - 2
   - Sharp-shinned Hawk - 1 (yard)
   - Mountain Bluebird - 8+ (CPER)
   - American Pipit - 2+ (Weld CR 124 pond)
   - Horned Grebe - 2+ (Crom Lake)
   - Prairie Rattlesnake (alive :-)

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[cobirds] Mountain Bluebird [Weld]

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Hi all

Couple of Mountain Bluebird dropped into our yard today after snowfall.

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[cobirds] First of the Season Raptor Alley Trip

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Hi all

I have scheduled our first Raptor Alley trip of the season. Details here:

   - 
   
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/679/nunn-guy-field-trip-raptor-alley

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[cobirds] Red Crossbill (Larimer) and Winter Wren (Weld)

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Hi All!

On Saturday, I visited Elkhorn Creek Trailhead on Lady Moon trail, south of 
Red Feather Lakes Road.  I  saw/heard 24+ Red Crossbills, some Red-breasted 
and Pygmy Nuthatches and loads of Mountain Chickadees.

At Crow Valley Campground today, I saw 26 species that included: Winter 
Wren in trees north of host camper, Brown Thrasher, Rock Wren, Gray 
Catbird, Swainson's Thrush and Ruby-crowned Kinglet.  Also, four warblers.

Thanks!

Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] County Road 124 Pond Update [Weld]

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Hi all

The Weld CR 124 pond is drawing down and offers nice shorebird habitat--and 
birds!  Did not walk into Weld CR 122 (.5m west of Weld CR 75/122) but 
suspect same conditions there. Weld CR 116 playa is full of water, no 
shoreline and two shovelers.

   - Wilson's Snipe - 7
   - Long-billed Dowitcher - 15
   - Greater Yellowlegs - 6+
   - Least Sandpiper - 2
   - Loads of ducks, some geese

I did most of travel on county roads north of Pawnee Buttes to WY border 
... 

   - Ferruginous Hawk - 3
   - Swainson's Hawk - 6
   - Red-tailed Hawk - 2
   - Prairie Falcon - 3
   - Tons of Vesper Sparrow, meadowlarks and horned larks
   - Some Lark, White-crowned, and Chipping Sparrow
   - Other interesting bird was Yellow-headed Blackbird - 2 hanging out 
   with flock of Red-wingeds in the "middle of nowhere"

Other odd novelties were a small, looks to be a working, Zion Church on 
Weld CRs 124/111 in the "middle of nowhere" with houses/ranches not to be 
found in vicinity. Also, nearby was a four-story what looked to be a fire 
lookout perched in middle of prairie.

Beautiful drive ...

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[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull [Larimer]

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Hi all

Lake Loveland had two adult Lesser Black-backed Gull, one Herring Gull and 
40-50ish California Gull just after 1230PM today during my lunch break.

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[cobirds] Re: Migration (?), CSR, El Paso Co., Thurs

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Hi Steve

Maybe a result of the new Audubon report Scott S shared earlier about North 
America losing one in four birds last 50 years ... :-(

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On Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 7:12:30 PM UTC-6, Steve wrote:
>
> Hey COBirders, 
>
> You may have noticed a lack of posts from Clear Spring Ranch banding. 
> Simply put,  there has been little to report! It has been slow, not just 
> this week, but since 8/1.  Numbers are strikingly down from the last few 
> falls. Last year I had phenomenal numbers, about 2300 birds banded 
> 8/1-10/31. Right now I have banded 675 through 7 weeks. Ouch. 
>
> Basically I am right in line with the rest of the Front Range banders. It 
> has been slow. 
> I expect Yellow Warblers in August, and I had my second best August for 
> them, with 125, then Wilson’s came in (about 120 so far), fair numbers of 
> Yellowthroats, and recently more Orange-crowned Warblers. I had FOS 
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Green-tailed Towhees, and Lincoln’s Sparrows this 
> week, pretty much on schedule, but the story is the missing sparrows and 
> buntings. 
>
> The last few years I have had good numbers of grosbeaks and Lazuli 
> Buntings - 85 one August. This year LAZB = 9. Black-headed and Blue 
> Grosbeaks = 3 total. 1 Lark Sparrow in August, 0 Vesper Sparrows, 3 
> Brewer’s Sparrows, 8 Clay-colored Sparrows (last August I had a phenomenal 
> 225 of them), 2 Savannah Sparrows (110 one fall), 4 Spotted Towhees, and 
> about 75 Chipping Sparrows in seven weeks. Last year I banded 550 the week 
> of 9/5, and 850 for the season. Two years ago 1150. What has happened? 
>
> Have birds just kept on going with the high pressure, no rain, and clear 
> skies? 
>
> So far this year I have about 10 Song Sparrows (usually about 75), and 
> only one White-crowned Sparrow but it is early still for them. Very few 
> Gray Catbirds, and YB Chats, mostly recaptures. One Swainson’s Thrush, no 
> others, not even robins. 
>
> The winner has been House Wrens! My best previous fall I banded 42. So far 
> this fall - 90! 
>
> But also of note is the absence of other birds. Someone this week noted 
> seeing few blackbirds and other icterids up North.  They have been 
> nonexistent here the whole time. No Red-wings, no Yellow-headed, one flock 
> of Com Grackles, one Orchard Oriole. But also very few raptors, corvids, 
> woodpeckers, or flycatchers. 
>
> I guess we’ll see what the next 5-6 weeks brings, but it has been pretty 
> grim so far. 
>
> Hoping for a change, soon, 
> Steve Brown 
> Colo Spgs 
>
>
> Sent from my iPad

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[cobirds] Re: Ani still present at around 10:30AM

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Hi all

Folks using portable radio channel 11/22 to help out-of-town birders locate 
the bird?

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On Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11:15:03 AM UTC-6, cteuton wrote:
>
> Multiple viewers had good looks of the Groove-billed Ani at ~10:15 near 
> Akron and 37th, working in a willow near the creek, on the south side.
> Cheryl Teuton 

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[cobirds] Pawnee NG Trip Results/Weld

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Hi all

Large contingent ventured out to Pawnee NG to look for fall migrants. A 
total of 83 species were seen on Saturday and I added 15 more species Sun 
and Mon for a grand total of 98 species for the weekend.

Photos: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/117/pawnee-ng-trip-results-aug-31-sep-2

Highlights include:

   - 16 shorebird species
   - Caspian Tern (35th Ave gravel pit in Greeley)
   - Empid
   - Five swallow species
   - Good looks at both longspurs
   - Four warbler species
   - Seven sparrow species
   
Full species list:

Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Marbled Godwit
Stilt Sandpiper
Baird's Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Long-billed Dowitcher
Spotted Sandpiper
Solitary Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Willet (Weld CR 124 pond)
Lesser Yellowlegs
Wilson's Phalarope
Red-necked Phalarope (Weld CR 61/74 and Stewart's Pond)
Franklin's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern (35th Ave gravel pit, Greeley)
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Great Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Northern Harrier
Cooper's Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Ferruginous Hawk
Golden Eagle
Great Horned Owl
Burrowing Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Prairie Falcon - 4
Western Wood-Pewee
Empid Flycatcher (Weld CR 41 btw 100/102)
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Blue Jay
Black-billed  Magpie
American Crow
Common Raven
Horned Lark
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bank Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
House Wren
Marsh Wren
American Robin
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Weld CR 45 btw 114/122)
McCown's Longspur (Weld CR 45 btw 114/122)
Orange-crowned Warbler (Weld CR 110 at Lone Tree Creek crossing)
MacGillivray's Warbler (Weld CR 110 at Lone Tree Creek crossing)
Yellow Warbler
Wilson's Warbler (Weld CR 110 at Lone Tree Creek crossing)
Chipping Sparrow
Clay-colored Sparrow
Brewer's Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Lark Bunting
Lincoln's Sparrow
Blue Grosbeak
Red-winged Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Common Grackle

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[cobirds] Re: Weld County and Larimer County Shorebirds

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Hi all

I've yet to be stopped at Weld CR 61/74, I get some funny looks at times, 
leading a large contingent tomorrow so that should be fun possible 
encounter! :-)

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On Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 2:46:29 PM UTC-6, jack straw wrote:
>
> Hi CoBirders, 
>
> First, I have a question… for anyone who has been to Wellington State 
> Wildlife Area - Cobb Lake Unit in the last two weeks to view or take photos 
> of shorebirds, can you tell me where the shorebirds are ?  I went around 
> CR 58, Cr 56, and CR 3, and I could not find what looked like suitable 
> habitat. The large ponds I found were surrounded by vegetation. 
>
> I stopped at CR 74 and CR 61in Weld County. I was getting set up with my 
> scope and camera, when a large pickup with a large man stopped behind me. 
> He was friendly, but started asking questions….why was I there, what was I 
> looking at. I told him I was looking at and and trying to 
> photograph birds. I was on the side of the road. He said it was a public 
> road, and he worked for dairy farms in the area. He said there 
> had been people coming around trying to check out the Organic dairy 
> operations. He took a photo of my license plate, and again told 
> me it was a public road, again telling me about people coming to the area 
> to check on the daily farms, and then left. So if you stop there, be aware. 
> There is a large house or building east of the pond, I wonder if someone 
> from that building called security ? 
>
> At that pond were two Marbled Godwits, 6 Black-necked Stilts, 8 
> Long-billed Dowitchers, and 40 Franklin’s Gulls. 
>
> BeeBee Draw CR 42 ponds were bone dry, and very little water and no 
> shorebirds on CR 48 Lower Latham Area in Weld County. 
>
> Larry Wilson 
> Northglenn 
>
>

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[cobirds] Caspian Tern/Weld

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Hi All!

In scouting my Pawnee trip coming up on Saturday the 31st, I found a 
Caspian Tern on the west side of 35th Avenue gravel pit ponds.  

If you'd like to join my birding trip, details are here: 
 
http://friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/578/fall-migration-pawnee-national-grassland

Thanks!

Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Scouting Upcoming Pawnee NG Trip Results/Weld

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Hi all

Scouted only portion of the route planned for the upcoming Pawnee field 
trip at end of month (below). Total of 65 species seen, highlights:

   - Northern Mockingbird-Yard
   - Red-breasted Nuthatch, Wilson's (3+) and Townsend's Warbler (6+)-Lone 
   Tree Creek crossing at Weld CR 110
   - Lazuli Bunting-Lone Tree Creek crossing at Weld CR 108
   - Sage Thrasher (3)-Weld CR 102/37
   - Chestnut-collared Longspur (4+)-Weld Cr 45 btw 112/114
   - McCown's Longspur (13+)-Weld CR 45 and 49 btw 114/122
   - Franklin's Gull (multiple hundreds+)-Weld CR 61/74 ponds
   - Marbled Godwit-Weld CR 61/74 ponds

Photos, first three posts (if post has "+" and a number showing, click 
number to see all in that individual post): 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin

Upcoming "Fall Migration: Pawnee National Grassland" field trip: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/578/fall-migration-pawnee-national-grassland

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Re: RFI: Swan near Greeley

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 Hi Ira

If you are talking "Mute", Greeley has two at cemetery (can't fly) pond and 
three others in area that do fly.

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[cobirds] "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Fall Migration Pawnee National Grassland and Beyond

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Hi all

Trip I am leading Aug 31, Saturday 
...http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/578/fall-migration-pawnee-national-grassland

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[cobirds] Weekend Birding/Weld

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Hi all

Water levels remain the same up here ... TONS of Lark Bunting, Horned Lark, 
Grasshopper Sparrow and Western Meadowlark in most areas

Weld CR 45 btw 112 and 122

   - Chestnut-collared Longspur-young and old: 13+, some on road
   - McCown's Longspur-young and old: 5+

Weld CR 49 btw 114 and 122

   - Chestnut-collared Longspur-young and old: 2+
   - McCown's Longspur-young and old: 5+

Weld CR 53 playas north of 108-waiting for shorebirds

   - Prairie Falcon

Weld CR 74/61

   - Black Tern - 1

Weld CR 108/53 SE

   - Chestnut-collared Longspur - 2+
   - Burrowing Owl - 2+
   - Golden Eagle - 1

Weld CR 102 btw 37/33

   - Golden Eagle - 1
   
Nunn Yard

   - Prairie Falcon - 1 feasting on Eurasian-collared Dove

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[cobirds] Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival

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Hi all

If anyone is heading down to the RGVBF this November we'll be down there, 
too. Doing the following activities:

11-06 VALLEY RAPTORS with BILL CLARK 06:30 AM - 04:00 PM
11-07 SANTA ANA NWR 06:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11-08 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND & BAY CRUISE 06:30 AM - 01:00 PM
11-09 ESTERO LLANO GRANDE GRAND TOUR 06:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11-10 KING RANCH 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM

If anyone, who has attended RGVBF previously, has tips on "can't miss" 
where to bird locations post my morning trips please email me your 
recommendations.

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[cobirds] Re: Weld County Wanderings

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Hi all

Forgot Weld CR 124/122 ponds are also full of water.

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On Monday, July 29, 2019 at 9:15:17 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
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> Hi all
>
> Saturday ... Weld CR 61/74, Weld CR 59 marsh ponds (just south of Hwy 34), 
> Woods Lake on north, playas at Weld CR 122/77 and 116/77, and Weld CR 94/37 
> gravel pit all have exposed shorelines and sandbar now. Best bets for 
> shorebirds at the moment. Latham and Beebe-areas bone dry. These water 
> bodies are still full: Crom, Cozzens, and Stewart's (both bodies).
>
>- 11 Stilt Sandpiper, avocets, greater yellowlegs, stilts and 
>Long-billed Dowitcher at Weld CR 61/74 ponds
>- Baird's and Least Sandpiper at Weld CR 116/77 playa
>- 10 Chestnut-collared Longspur (2-3 families on road) along Weld CR 
>45 btw 112 and 116. Badger pair (photos) has burrow in NE of intersection 
>not too far off road
>- Burrowing Owl (): Weld CR 47 .5m S of 46 on W (2+); Weld CR 33 btw 
>98/100 (2+); Weld CR 49 .5m S of 102 on E (6+); and Weld CR 59 .25m N of 
> 74 
>on W (1+)
>- Wild Turkey mom with 11 poults in tow
>
> Photos (first 8 posts): 
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin
>
> We've had a family of Loggerhead Shrike attacking everything in the 
> yard-which is cool to watch for last 1-2 weeks. 
>
> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>
>

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[cobirds] Weld County Wanderings

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Hi all

Saturday ... Weld CR 61/74, Weld CR 59 marsh ponds (just south of Hwy 34), 
Woods Lake on north, playas at Weld CR 122/77 and 116/77, and Weld CR 94/37 
gravel pit all have exposed shorelines and sandbar now. Best bets for 
shorebirds at the moment. Latham and Beebe-areas bone dry. These water 
bodies are still full: Crom, Cozzens, and Stewart's (both bodies).

   - 11 Stilt Sandpiper, avocets, greater yellowlegs, stilts and 
   Long-billed Dowitcher at Weld CR 61/74 ponds
   - Baird's and Least Sandpiper at Weld CR 116/77 playa
   - 10 Chestnut-collared Longspur (2-3 families on road) along Weld CR 45 
   btw 112 and 116. Badger pair (photos) has burrow in NE of intersection not 
   too far off road
   - Burrowing Owl (): Weld CR 47 .5m S of 46 on W (2+); Weld CR 33 btw 
   98/100 (2+); Weld CR 49 .5m S of 102 on E (6+); and Weld CR 59 .25m N of 74 
   on W (1+)
   - Wild Turkey mom with 11 poults in tow
   
Photos (first 8 posts): 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin

We've had a family of Loggerhead Shrike attacking everything in the 
yard-which is cool to watch for last 1-2 weeks. 

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Red Rocks Concert Birds [Jefferson]

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Hi all

Saw Diana Ross (awesome) last night ... Peregrine Falcon family atop north 
spire (photo), Canyon Wren (heard), Spotted Towhee, Cooper's Hawk and 
White-throated Swift.

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[cobirds] Weld County Wanderings

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HI all

Yesterday ...

   - Stilt Sandpiper (1) and Long-billed Dowticher (2) at Weld CR 59 marsh 
   (south of Hwy 34 and giant feedlot to north)
   - Black Tern (4-5), Franklin's Gull (1), Greater Yellowlegs (1) at 
   Loloff Reservoir
   - Burrowing Owl (2) at Weld CR 33 btw 98/100 and one at Weld CR 114 one 
   mile west of 45
   - Chestnut-collared Longspur (3+) and McCowns' Longspur (2-3) at Weld CR 
   45 btw 114/112
   - New active Osprey nests (for me) atop cell tower at I25/Harmony Road 
   (SW corner) and Larimer CR 3/50 one mile west on 50 on north)
   
Weld CR 61/74 pond drawing down should be shorebird ready week or two?? 
Crom and Cozzen Lake, and Stewart's Pond (both) FULL of water.  Weld CR 48 
and Beebe Draw pretty much dry now.

Photos (first three posts): 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin

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[cobirds] Re: Piping Plover New Jersey Beaches

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Hi all

I am a "Joisey Boy" born and raised so nice to see this effort. Wish I was 
a birder growing up there.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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On Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 3:12:44 PM UTC-6, Denice wrote:
>
> Yeah for the endangered Piping Plover! I know this has little to do with 
> Colorado, but we do have these little gems here so... I thought this was an 
> amazing little story in case you missed it! 
>
>
> https://patch.com/new-jersey/rumson/sandy-hook-cancels-all-its-summer-concerts-due-piping-plover
>

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[cobirds] Stilt Sandpiper/Weld

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Hi All!

I had three Stilt Sandpipers at Weld CR59, just south of the big feedlot on 
Hwy 34.  Also, Least and Semipalmated sandpipers.

Thanks!
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[cobirds] 2019 North American Grasslands & Birds Report

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Hi all

For your reading interest from Audubon ... 
https://www.audubon.org/conservation/working-lands/grasslands-report

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[cobirds] Black Tern/ Weld

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Hi All!

I had a very photogenic Black Tern at Weld CR 59. There were a few 
remaining shorebirds there but not elsewhere.  

Thanks
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[cobirds] Re: Shorebird Fall migration underway!/Weld

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I forgot to mention the two Willets - one at Weld CR59 and one at Weld CR 42

Thanks!  
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On Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:07:11 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi All!
>
> Yesterday, at the following locations, I had groups of shorebirds: 
>
>
>1. Weld CR 59 - wetland area - Wilson's Phalarope, Least Sandpiper, 
>Baird's Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Semi-palmated Sandpiper, 
> Black-necked 
>Stilt, and American Avocet.  Also had one unidentified sandpiper that 
>others are looking at.
>2. Weld CR 48,  15+ Peeps, similar to above.
>3. Weld CR 42,  dozen+ Peeps and Wilson's Phalarope.
>4. Stewart's Pond had 3 Lesser Yellowlegs, 60+ American Avocets, and 
>two dozen+ phalaropes.
>
> Thanks!  
> Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
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[cobirds] Shorebird Fall migration underway!/Weld

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Hi All!

Yesterday, at the following locations, I had groups of shorebirds: 


   1. Weld CR 59 - wetland area - Wilson's Phalarope, Least Sandpiper, 
   Baird's Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Semi-palmated Sandpiper, Black-necked 
   Stilt, and American Avocet.  Also had one unidentified sandpiper that 
   others are looking at.
   2. Weld CR 48,  15+ Peeps, similar to above.
   3. Weld CR 42,  dozen+ Peeps and Wilson's Phalarope.
   4. Stewart's Pond had 3 Lesser Yellowlegs, 60+ American Avocets, and two 
   dozen+ phalaropes.

Thanks!  
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[cobirds] Re: Goose injured by dog

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 Hi all

CP reference page for licensed rehabbers: 
https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/RulesRegs/SpecialLicenses/WildlifeRehabilitation/PublicRehabListing.pdf

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[cobirds] Red-necked Phalarope and Burrowing Owls [ Weld ]

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Hi all

Saturday ...

   - Red-necked Phalarope - 1 [ Beebe Draw/Weld CR 40 ]
   - Burrowing Owl -  [ Weld CR 47 btw 44/46 on west (2+); Weld CR 42 and 
   44 (8+) ]
   - Franklin's Gull - 2 [ Beebe Draw/Weld CR 42 ] along with Lesser and 
   Greater Yellowlegs and Spotted Sandpiper
   - Lark Sparrow - 2 [ Courting with food and mating on telephone wire ]
   - Photos: 
   http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin/action_id/1938
   
Nunn [Weld CR 33]

   - Burrowing Owl - 5+
   - Photos: 
   
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/25/1577/burrowing-owl
 
   and 
   
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/25/1576/burrowing-owl
   
Stoneham Birding Route

   - Burrowing Owl -  10+ [ Weld CR 153/92 NW (2+); Weld CR 153/100 W (1+); 
   Weld CR 149 S of 100 about 1-2 miles on E (7+) ]
   - McCown's Longspur - 3+ [ Weld CR 100 about 1.5m west of Keota ]
   - Photos: 
   http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin/action_id/1940

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[cobirds] Red-necked Phalarope and Bobolink [Weld]

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Hi all

Yesterday, I had a single Red-necked Phalarope (south side) and two 
Bobolink (north side) on Beebe Draw route (Weld CR 40).

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[cobirds] Re: Tamarack

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Hi all

Did a scholarly search of "russian olive birds" for fun ... results:

   - https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ecs2.2756
   - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/rra.2713
   - https://www.jstor.org/stable/3784489?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
   - 
   
https://bioone.org/journals/The-Wilson-Journal-of-Ornithology/volume-113/issue-4/0043-5643(2001)113[0452:BBUOAN]2.0.CO;2/Breeding-Bird-Use-of-and-Nesting-Success-in-Exotic-Russian/10.1676/0043-5643(2001)113[0452:BBUOAN]2.0.CO;2.full
   - https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs_journals/2016/rmrs_2016_sing_s002.pdf
   - 
   
https://bioone.org/journals/Northwest-Science/volume-86/issue-1/046.086.0104/Bird-Community-Response-to-Vegetation-Cover-and-Composition-in-Riparian/10.3955/046.086.0104.full
   - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140196319300424

Hope this adds to the conversation ...

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On Friday, June 14, 2019 at 4:01:13 AM UTC-6, Steven Mlodinow wrote:
>
> Greetings 
>
> Russian Olive removal, ironically to preserve riparian habitat, is on 
> another part of ranch. There is electric fencing- which keeps the cattle 
> corralled within the riparian. The trampling and eating of understory brush 
> will severely damage habitat for Bell’s Vireo, chats, etc. There’s a reason 
> this portion has nearly all of the Bells at Tamarack 
>
> Best 
> Steve Mlodinow 
> Longmont 
>
> Sent from my iPhone 
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[cobirds] Nunn BBS Route Results

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Hi all

Did my Nunn BBS route over weekend, 44 species including four new birds on 
route:

   - Lesser Scaup
   - Orchard Oriole
   - Vesper Sparrow
   - Eared Grebe
   
Got fantastic photos of Swift Fox and her cub (there might be two) at their 
den, too, over weekend!

Photos: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/102/nunn-bbs-route

Full list:

Canada Goose
Mallard
Lesser Scaup (New)
Eared Grebe (New)
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
American Coot
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Swainson's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Burrowing Owl
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Blue Jay
Horned Lark
Barn Swallow
American Robin
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chestnut-collared Longspur
McCown's Longspur
Yellow Warbler
Spotted Towhee
Cassin's Sparrow
Brewer's Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow (New)
Lark Sparrow
Lark Bunting
Grasshopper Sparrow
Blue Grosbeak
Red-winged Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
Orchard Oriole (New)
Bullock's Oriole

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[cobirds] Mississippi Kite and Eastern Bluebird [Logan]

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Hi all

On our way back from Nebraska trip (Sunday) saw and heard a Mississippi 
Kite flying above Pioneer Park and while hiking the trails came across 
Eastern Bluebird pair building a nest in a stump on trail that traverses 
the north side of the park. First three posts here for bird photos (Sun. 
and Mon.) here and elsewhere: 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin

In Nebraska found this yellow, male singing oriole (Orchard, other??) any 
ID help appreciated! Looks like first-year something ... ;-)

   - 
   
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/public/album_photo/a2/16/a6e12d4a661e0901ac64c5a3f457a486.JPG
   - 
   
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/public/album_photo/a0/16/be8c5a28c230b707dccef84abd7eae92.JPG

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