[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks, Larimer
I was very please to see two bright male Evening Grosbeaks in my yard this morning. They were feeding in the Russian Olives on the fruit. Again, and I surprised by the number of EVGR I've seen in Larimer County this year, including roughly a dozen observations in my yard since April. Had several up in Pingree Park a few weeks ago too. I've got to think all these sightings reflects a slight if not significant uptick in the local population. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Pacific wren, swamp sparrow, Larimer Co.
Yesterday I made a quick stop by Sharp Point Dr. in Fort Collins. In the riparian woods next to the parking area past the Drake Water Reclamation Facility, there was Pacific Wren skulking in the snowberry underbrush on the left side of the trail, just before the trail leaves the nice tall woods and heads into an open stretch. At Running Deer Natural Area, there was a swamp sparrow about 50 yards south of the extreme northwest corner of the big cattail marsh, near some smallish russian olives, along the trail where it heads due south along the west edge of this marsh. Also seen nearby was a Ferruginous Hawk and Golden Eagle, both new for me at this site. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Fort Collins -- 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.
Re: [cobirds] Important source of funding for birds up for renewal
Thanks for forwarding this message Scott. The NMBCA has been critical in supporting Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory's bird conservation programs in the Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands of Mexico, a critical wintering habitat for our grassland birds that is increasingly threatened. The current NMBCA legislation is set to expire at the end of this year, and if it is not reauthorized, our work there, which has been key to spurring on-the-ground conservation, could come to a grinding halt. Given the current fiscal climate in Washington, expiration of this act is avery real scenario. I hope everybody who loves birds take a moment to make your voices heard and support reauthorization of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act! Thanks, Arvind Panjabi International Program Director Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory From: Scott Severs To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, November 23, 2010 7:40:36 AM Subject: [cobirds] Important source of funding for birds up for renewal Hi Birders, An important source for funding for migratory bird conservation is up for renewal in Congress. Please consider taking a moment of your time to show your support for all the birds that you personally enjoyed over the past year. The bipartisan Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA)is the only federal U.S. grants program specifically dedicated to the conservation of our migrant birds that is available throughout the Americas. It has a proven track-record of success since 2002, advancing conservation for many declining species, such as the Cerulean Warbler. It only takes a moment and much easier than seeing a Ross's Gull! :) The American Bird Conservancy (a very good organization) has an easy link here: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5400/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=4721 Thank you! -- Scott Scott Severs Longmont, CO http://picasaweb.google.com/scottesevers -- 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. -- 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] waxwings, fort collins
haven't seen many posts on waxwings lately so thought maybe this observation was of note: today on my way into work I saw at least 2-3 waxwings (probably there were more) in some ornamental cherry trees on the northwest corner of Taft Hill and Drake Rds in west Fort Collins, just outside the Pringle's Liquor Store. Unfortunately, I couldn't stop to get a positive ID on Cedar vs. Bohemian. In case anyone's in that area today... Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Cold-weather arrivals and other feeder birds, near Horsetooth Mountain, Larimer Co.
Speaking of cold-driven arrivals from the north..I had my first White-winged Junco of the season at my feeders yesterday. Usually regular every year, but this year they have been absent until now. In general junco numbers at my feeders are way down from previous years, with only a few Pink-sideds, Oregons and an occasional Slate-colored in the mix. Also present now are Cassin's Finches (8-10), Pine Siskins (10-12), House Finches (6-8, lookin' might fine this time of year), a few Am. Goldfinches, a pair of Black-capped Chickadees (no Mountains since early fall), as well as Scrub and Steller's Jays. cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] snow birds, larimer
finch numbers at my feeders are up today, with about 25 Cassin's, 15 House, 20 Goldfinches, and 25 Pine Siskins. They seem to be dining on the Russian Olives as much as anything else I am offering them. cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Mtn Bluebirds, Larimer
Saw 5 yesterday on County Rd 12, between 23 Rd and Hwy 34. nice to see them back -- my nest boxes are ready! Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Larimer Co. arrivals
two FOS arrivals in the past two days in my yard in the foothills west of fort collins: Spotted Towhee (yesterday) Say's Phoebe (today) Mtn bluebirds sill moving about, but no claims on any of my nest boxes yet. had 30+ Cassin's finches in the yard on sunday (mostly have had 3-8 daily this winter) had 30+ Juncos in the yard yesterday, mostly oregons and slate-coloreds, which appeared to be recent arrivals, as I've only had a few around the yard most of the winter (was a poor yr for juncos around here) Also a pair of Mtn Chickadees yesterday (hadn't seen on in the yard since September), and a bewildered-looking white-breasted nuthatch on sunday (probably a refugee from the nearby fire which is visible from my house. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] arrivals, Larimer
Had a Broad-winged Hawk at Dixon Reservoir in Fort Collins this morning,plus a few orange-crowned and yellow-rumped warblers, and a Hermit Thrush. FOY Violet-green Swallows at my house near Horsetooth Mtn this morning too. Surprisingly, still no yellow warblers, orioles, etc. Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] recent sightings, Larimer
Before these are no longer relevant I thought I better post some recent observations from my yard west of Fort Collins: Saturday, May 7: FOY Black-headed Grosbeak Sunday, May 8:FOY Lazuli Bunting Monday, May 9: FOY Bullock's Oriole Tuesday, May 10: EVENING GROSBEAK (beautiful male), Black-chinned Hummingbird no sign of the grosbeak today. also a pair of Broad-tailed Hummingbirds seems to finally have set up shop. this has been the strangest start to spring here ever. for the first time in 9 years, I have no Mountain Bluebirds nesting (more on that later), I saw my first b-t hummer on April 26, and then didn't have another until 2 weeks later (usually present continuously after that date), and everything else seems to be late -- and sparse. let's hope that changes real soon. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Mourning Warbler, Fort Collins, and other miscellanea
Birded with Greg Levandoski behind the RMBO office in Lee Martinez Park this morning for a little bit. In the woods due north of the Daz Bog Coffee shop (west of the Discovery Science Center construction zone) we had a nice male MOURNING WARBLER. Also within the small cattail marsh within these woods was a marsh wren that we tried to turn into a sedge wren. (It looked more like the eastern marsh wren depicted in Sibley). Otherwise not much there. Along the Poudre river just north of here was a least flycatcher. At one of the small ponds near here (surrounded by russian olives and willows/cottonwoods) was a willow flycatcher. Other migrants in the area were a wilson's warbler, blue-gray gnatcatcher, green-tailed towhee, gray catbird, and a large flock of clay-colored, brewer's and chipping sparrows. also heard in the area were western tanager, black-headed grosbeak, bullock's orioles, common yellowthroat and western wood-pewees, and many yellow warblers. At my house near horsetooth mtn park yesterday evening I was again visited by a beautiful male EVENING GROSBEAK. I'm now convinced there must be at least a resident pair nearby -- first time in nearly 10 years of living up there. And finally, mtn bluebirds have decided to nest in my yard. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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, Fort Collins
There was a Tennessee Warbler singing loudly at the north end of the Environmental Learning Center, along the Poudre River bike path, at about 10 am this morning. Swainson's Thrushes everywhere. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory -- 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] migrants, larimer
Migration still happening herewarbling vireo, blue-gray gnatcatcher and blue jay seen in the yard today, none of which breed within earshot of here. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] nighthawks on the move, Larimer
Cobirders, On Sunday evening (7/10) at 6:45 pm I had about 50-75 common nighthawks fly over my house and neighborhood on the north side of Milner mountain, southwest of Fort Collins. They pased by within 5 minutes and were essentially heading straight south. Since their arrival in late May, I've only ever had 1-2 on any given evening in my neck of the woods. Yesterday (7/11), I had 13 common nighthawks zoom low directly over my house at 6:20 pm (even one at eye-level), again heading straight south, and were not seen again. Seems early for the southbound migrants, but perhaps they had some massive breeding failure up north and figured life is better in the Amazon. best, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] migrants, fort collins
woke up this morning to a western tanager on my deck railing, and a small flock of lazuli buntings (3) in my yard. first definitive fall migrants aside from hummingbirds I've seen in my yard. the hordes of orioles that were here this summer have now all left. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Canyon Wren at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Larimer Co.
Interesting sighting Matt. I suspect this is another piece of evidence in support of partial migratory behavior in this "resident" species. It will be interesting to see how long it hangs around for. BTW, in Mexico it is much more common to see this species inhabiting buildings, rock walls, and even small rock piles far away from any cliffs. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: Julie R. To: Colorado Birds Sent: Sunday, March 4, 2012 11:23 AM Subject: [cobirds] Re: Canyon Wren at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Larimer Co. Let us know if you spot it again! Julie Rouse Fort Collins, CO On Mar 2, 1:59 pm, Matt Webb wrote: > Hey all, > > Between classes this morning at 11AM I had a Canyon Wren singing > (descending song) at the Clark building underneath Clark B wing. I > was not able to get a visual but it was singing from somewhere on a > brick wall with many nooks and small ledges for it to perch in. It > was very awesome to hear it singing while hundreds of students walked > by underneath! It doesn't strike me as too unusual to have a Canyon > Wren on a tall building (though I've never seen it before), but has > anyone seen one on campus before? > > Matt Webb > Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en. -- 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, Larimer
I was surprised to find an orange-crowned warbler at Dixon reservoir in Fort Collins this morning. It was foraging in some plums at the southwest end of the 'north woods', where the short trail cuts through the trees between the clearing and the westernmost trail. I also had at least 1 lesser goldfinch. Not much else new, except a few spotted towhees singing. A song sparrow was collecting nest material. Around my place near Horsetooth Mtn Park, this morning was the first time I heard spotted towhees singing in the neighborhood (at least 3). I've had 1-2 individuals hanging around since the weekend. I have still not seen a single mtn bluebird this spring, usually they begin passing through in march and are at my nest box by this time. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: "The "Nunn Guy"" To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:33 AM Subject: [cobirds] Long-billed Curlew/Larimer Erin Y (Fort Collins) reports "Had a beautiful trip up to Soapstone Ranch Natural Area yesterday! Long-billed Curlew (2) were way up north on City property near Wyo border. A pair landed near a prairie dog colony." Thansk Gary Lefko, Nunn http:coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/yo-VV-WFRdkJ. 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] poorwills, larimer
A poorwill was calling near my house last night. house wrens and Green-tailed towhee also singing in the neighborhood as of yesterday. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] cassin's finch, larimer co.
I had a female-plumaged individual stop by my yard today to sing for a while. after not having any this winter (not since last sept), it was nice to hear and then see one. birds are definitely on the move. had a flock of ~80 canada geese heading north over my house just before sunset. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' west of Fort Collins on the north slope of Milner Mountain --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] recent arrivals, larimer co foothills
hi all, a few changes of note around here: red-naped sapsucker - 1 male (same bird?) seen off and on since April 7 cassin's finch -- at least 5 birds this morning, including three gorgeous males. they were absent this winter, but have been around in low numbers since late march. yellow-rumped warbler -- 1 unidentified ssp called from the cottonwood tree but flew off before I could see it - voice was more like myrtle race. white-crowned sparrow -- absent or rare in winter, now fairly common. say's phoebe -- 1 bird heard singing down the hill this morning brown-headed cowbird -- 1 male heard on 4/7 pine siskins are abundant, am. goldfinches are back as of several weeks ago, still lots of juncos (mostly pink-sided, oregon, and a few slate-colored), also magpies, steller's jays and scrub jays (although the scrub jays have not been frequenting the feeders lately), and a downy woodpecker has been daily for the last 2 weeks or so. mountain bluebird - arrived sometime between March 7-14 (I was in Mexico) and started nest-building on 4/7 in same box as in previous years. Still nest building as of today. Sadly, when I came home yesterday afternoon, the male bluebird was perched on the ground by our small pond, acting strange and lethargic. he allowed unusually close approach (<10 feet) and would flush to another odd perch location, usually on the ground. I was worried he wouldn't make it through the night, but this morning found him engaged in a vigorous chase with his mate and later singing from a high perch -- back to his good old self (assuming it's the same bird). However, I have not see him since then, whereas normally he would perch and sing right around the bird house all morning -- so still a little strange. Has anybody else ever encountered this type of apparent illness in birds, especially bluebirds? I was wondering if it might have become sick from drinking from our 'pond' (a ~25 gallon water feature, ~1 ft deep, with cascading waterfall, natural rocks/plants, etc). The water appears very clear and clean and many birds come to drink from it but of course they also defecate in it. I've never noticed a sick bird in the yard before (and I did find my 5-year old sucking on his sleeve after sticking his hand in the pond, and he seems ok...). Is this type of water source generally safe for birds? I clean it out and change the water every month or two (doesn't appear to need it more frequently), but of course it only take a minute to foul the water. Is there a way to purify the water in the pond? Iodine? Any advice would be appreciated. Best, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn In mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] spotted towhee arrives, Larimer Co.
Saw my FOS on the deck this morning, just as I was bring out my hummingbird feeders. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] cassin's finches, larimer co.
Not much happening up here in the wind and snow, other than a troop of 13 Cassin's finches that has been dominating the feeders today. Spotted Towhee also seen again today. Oddest thing of all is I've only seen 1 junco today - a pink-sided. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] dixon reservoir, ft collins
A quick stop by dixon reservoir this morning produced a few first of spring birds for me: rock wrens, house wrens, and a blue-gray gnatcatcher. Also present was a singing pied-billed grebe, mourning doves, yellow-rumps of both races, song sparrows, white-crowned sparrows, and starlings with nest material. at my house this morning by horsetooth mtn, a say's phoebe was singing, among other things. mtn bluebirds are back at it, and the male that appeared ill now seems to be fine again. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] recent arrivals in Larimer Co., and thoughts on major bird movement yesterday
It's clear from all the posts on Broad-winged Hawks yesterday that there was a major movement of this species through our state (given it is relatively uncommon here). A few other things were noticeable in my neck of the woods (Larimer Co.). When I returned home yesterday afternoon, the neighboorhood was crawling with chipping sparrows, which prior to yesterday had not made a major appearance here. Also noteworthy were a few "cryptic" migrants, i.e. those species that are here year round, in some places at least, making their "arrival" more difficult to detect. Unfortunately a Townsend's Solitaire died when it flew into one of my windows -- very sad (and now my windows are criss-crossed with masking tape, in addition to all the supposedly bird-visible hummingbird stickers, etc.). but I would have never suspected this bird was a long-distance migrant (since they are here year round) without the chance to inspect it's body condition (it was a second-year bird with a fat score of 3, i.e. a significant build-up of subcutaneous fat that is used primairly to fuel long-distance flights). A hairy woodpecker also showed up yesterday (hadn't had one in months). Pine siskins were more abundant than ever, with at least 30 in my yard. Other new arrivals yesterday included Common Poorwill calling at night, my FOY (First Over my Yard) White-throated Swifts (despite seeing my first in the state well over a month ago), killdeer flyovers, as well as a noticeable influs of spotted towhees. This morning I had 5 more Cassin's Finches at my feeders (after not having any for at least a week), and a pair of Violet-green Swallows. Enjoying the migration phenomenon, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Bullock's Oriole and other birds, Larimer Co. 5/5
a male bullock's oriole showed up in my yard at about 8 am this morning, and has been visiting periodically since. he went straight for the hummingbird feeder. they've nested here in past years. Pine siskins and Cassin's finches remain abundant, with estimates of 35 and 12 birds, respectively, in our small yard. Over the weekend pine siskins reached a peak of somewhere near 100. Also this morning, several mountain race white-crowned sparrows and a gray-headed junco, migrants on the move. Also, a male hairy woodpecker has been hanging around. while common in nearby pine forests, they only infrequently visit my neighborhood. good numbers of chipping sparrows moving though, with several flocks of 5 to 25 birds seen today. House wrens, spotted towhees and robins are singing up a storm. mourning doves are copulating. mtn bluebirds are incubating. broad-tailed hummingbirds are displaying. poorwills are singing at night, as are the great horned owls. western meadowlarks sing in the distance -- my neighbor grazes their 35 acres way too hard, unfortunately. instead we get a curious killdeer investigating this hilltop pasture every now and then. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Nighthawks - Mesa
Wow, isn't this incredibly earlier for common nighthawks? Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: Jacob C. Cooper To: Western Slope Birding Network ; COBirds Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 9:44:46 PM Subject: [cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Nighthawks - Mesa Hi all, Andrea Robinsong just called me to report that she had at least two Common Nighthawks and a ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK in Gateway, Mesa County today. It was on the road that follows the river going north on the east bank of town. She is going to check out the Lucy's Warbler spot tomorrow, to find out whether or not those birds returned again this year. I will post more details as I get them. Take care, -- Jacob Cooper Mesa County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Indigo Bunting, Larimer Co.
A gorgeous male Indigo Bunting showed up in my yard this morning. Yardbird #114. If anyone wants to try and see it, please contact me directly. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] migrants in loveland
Although the winds are howling at my place and there is nary a bird to be seen, a brief visit to my friends yard in downtown Loveland produced several lazuli buntings, a black-headed grosbeak, orange-crowned warbler, and a least flycatcher. Seems like today is one of those days when millions of migrating songbirds are moving through our area. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Tennesee warbler, fort collins, 5/11
While birding in the riparian woods of Lee Martinez Park, around the parking lot due north of the intersection of Mason and Cherry streets, and just west of hwy 287, i had a female Tennesee Warbler in the tall cottonwoods just east of the parking lot and south of the bike trail. Also had a Northern Waterthrush singing below her, and a Common Yellowthroat and Wilson's Warbler, also singing from this same clump of trees. Along the bike trail that heads from the river south toward Cherry st were at least one more waterthrush, plus many Orange-crowned Warblers and yellow rumps. A few Western Tanagers, several Swainson's Thrushes, a Black-headed Grosbeak and good numbers of Yellow Warblers and Bullock's Orioles rounded out the pre-work birding this morning. wish i could bird all day. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-chinned hummingbird, Larimer
I had a male black-chinned hummingbird at my feeder this afternoon. A new yard bird, but on my "expected" list. Also over the weekend, lazuli buntings have been common, with 3-4 birds visiting the feeders at once. Among them was a nice Indigo x Lazuli hybrid, a mostly blue bird (chest, head, back), with no reddish-brown on the chest, just a pure white belly and white wing bars. Some migrants, like western tanager and Bullock's oriole still passing through. Other new arrivals since middle of last week: black-headed grosbeak, yellow-breasted chat, lark sparrow, western kingbird, all of which breed locally. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] lark buntings and other grassland birds
This seems like a banner year for Lark Buntings in northern Colorado. On and Friday June 5 I conducted my BBS route in Weld County, which begins 7 miles north of Nunn at the junction of 114 Rd and Hwy 85 and heads east and north from there. I counted 601 Lark Buntings across 50 stops, the most in my 3 years of running this route. At one stop I counted 30 birds, mostly males perched up or displaying, within 400 m. Similarly several other stops had over 20 birds. Other species (McCown's Longspur, Brewer's Sparrow) numbers seemed to be down a bit (51 and 24, respectively), although I haven't yet checked last year's records to verify. I suppose it's possible they were pushed out by the super abundant LARBs, but perhaps I just underdetected them due to the din of LARB song and my attention toward scanning/counting, although I did make a conscious effort. A great day overall with calm winds, cool weather, great wildflowers, and great birds. Other highlights included a total of 5 Ferruginous Hawks, 7 Swainson's Hawks, 2 Burrowing Owls, 10 Loggerhead Shrikes, and 13 Cassin's Sparrows (less than last year). No Chestnut-collared Longspurs that I could detect. At a small wetland on 122 Rd, 2 miles west of 77 rd (the one that head north from Crow Valley), I had what seemed to be a breeding spotted sandpiper, blue-winged and cinnamon teal, gadwall, mallards, shovelers, coots, and an avocet. Yesterday in northwest Weld County I did have several male Chesnut-collared Longspurs displaying, and 2 females, at a wet meadow immediately southeast of the Carr exit on I-25 (last exit in Colorado before Wyoming). There is no public access to this area although it is possible one or more of the birds could be heard or seen from the road. the others were further down this drainage, occupying both the taller bluegrass areas and the adjacent shorter-statured western wheatgrass. There song to me was like a McCown's Longspur imitating a Western Meadowlark, and doing a pretty good job of it. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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, larimer
my yard was graced by an olive-sided flycatcher about an hour ago, a new yard bird. he was first perched on a diagnal guide wire, next to a house finch. he was significantly larger. he then made a very direct and long-distance sally (~45 m), snatched a large insect from somewhere near the ground and then flew off to another perch out of sight. his flight was swift and powerful compared to a western wood-pewee. I also had an olive-sided flycatcher calling up near box prairie (buckhorn canyon) a few weeks ago. nice to hear, given they've declined by >80% across their range since 1966. also around today, a few juvenile black-headed grosbeaks, giving their strange weee-uu call, lots of young orioles chattering, and about 2 dozen hummingbirds, mostly broad-taileds, then rufus. it's a zoo. haven't seen a calliope yet. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Red Breasted Nuthatch in Suburan Littleton
I also had a red-breasted nuthatch in my yard yesterday...first one in several years. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: gpasq To: Colorado Birds Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 10:41:20 AM Subject: [cobirds] Red Breasted Nuthatch in Suburan Littleton I thought I heard one yesterday, and it's back today... a red breasted nuthatch in suburban Littleton (near Chatfield and C470). Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] larimer migrants
a few migrants of note the past few days. Western Tanager, at least one per day for roughly the last week. Calliope Hummingbird -- finally saw a female yesterday. Broad-tailed Hummingbird -- many continue, about 20-30 visiting feeders in morning, mostly young birds and females, but at least two adult males. Lazuli Bunting -- one ratty looking male (adult?) on saturday morning Black-headed Grosbeak -- several young and adult birds of both sexes were daily until today... Blue-gray Gnatcatcher -- today, one on the move outside of normal breeding habitat Virginia's Warbler -- ditto Unknown Empidonax flycatcher -- landed in a tree at about 20 yds but by the time I got my binoculars, it was gone. Red-breasted Nuthatch -- seen heard almost daily for over a week now Chipping Sparrow -- small flocks of 2-10 birds have been coming through for some time now. today however was the first major movement I've seen this fall. at least 200 birds flew over the yard this morning in about 10 minutes, again in small loose flocks Last week there was a flock of about 100 magpies roaming the area. mostly dining on grasshopper I presume, as they would move around the grassland like a flock of starlings. A little scary when they would come in to my water feature. Haven't seen an oriole in over a week. kingbirds are also gone. as are most of the migrant breeders for that matter. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Reports of Sandhill Cranes; more, please
I also appreciate the posting of these and other common bird phenomena. not all of us get to get out and bird everyday, so knowing there is a wave of birds coming through, regardless of what they are, is very interesting to me. And we'd never learn the extent to which these phenomenon are happening if it weren't for enthusiastic birders posting all their sightings.In fact i appreciate knowing this sort of information much more so than the odd rarity that I'd have to drive 3 hours to chase. And as for scientific value from cobirds and other list serves, there is much more to be gained from posting of common species than of rare ones. Of course it's more difficult to get people to do that regularly (myself included). Along these same lines, the postings from the various RMBO (and other) bird banders from around the state is perhaps the most interesting to me, as they help keep a pulse on what's going on in the bird world in a single location over time. So I don't see any purpose in discouraging ANY posts, so long as they conform to the rules of the list serve. So keep posting your sightings -- regardless of what they are. I know I will be out on my deck this evening, looking and listening for Sandhills, as I usually get some flights by my place, but missed them last night. thanks for the heads up! Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: "asw...@aol.com" To: quetza...@comcast.net; cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 11:18:32 AM Subject: [cobirds] Re: Reports of Sandhill Cranes; more, please For what it’s worth, I thought I would enter the Sandhill Crane discussion. I know I have certainly enjoyed reading the reports of the Sandhill flocks. Regardless of whether the reports are scientifically worthy of reporting, they have no doubt added to my personal enjoyment and knowledge of the birds, which is probably why I and many others are on co-birds in the first place, so I want to say thank you everyone for posting these. Just out of curiosity, I used the reports of the N. Boulder flock spotted at 6:30 and, assuming this could be the same flock spotted in Colorado Springs at 9:00, calculated their flight speed. The two locations are approximately 85 miles apart as the crow flies, or in this case as the cranes fly, spotted 2.5 hours later, gives a flight speed of 34 mph. This is definitely in the correct range (25 - 35 mph) as I have later researched, so very well could indeed be the same flock. Maybe this adds nothing of scientific value, but it is fun to ponder and adds to my knowledge. I know I will now be on the lookout for cranes tonight. Tony Wilk0A Longmont, CO -Original Message- From: Nick Komar To: cobirds Sent: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 9:57 am Subject: [cobirds] Re: Reports of Sandhill Cranes; more, please Ted Floyd wrote: "The phenomenon [of large crane flights over Front Range cities] is eminently worthy of further study, formal documentation, and, most of all, enthusiastic sharing here on COBirds." OK, in the interest of "Discussion", I ask how do these reports provide new knowledge? According to Colorado Birds, 1992, by Andrews and Righter (p. 104), Sandhill Crane is an "irregular" migrant on the Eastern plains, "often locally abundant in fall". An abundance chart indicates their status as "uncommon to fairly common" on the Eastern Plains from mid-Septemer through October. A range map shows normal occurrence along the rivers and along sections of the Front Range area although not the entire eastern plains, probably indicating the region(s) where observers frequently find these birds roosting/feeding, rather than flying over. I would venture that the lack of reports from the Front Range during certain years simply reflects that the flocks passed over a slightly different20path, where fewer cities (and thus observers) were located. Because of the non-random, skewed distribution of observers, these casual reports of passive observations would not provide any useful survey data, but rather, suggest misleading population trends for the species. Perhaps someone could offer to receive all the observations (E-bird could serve this function) and then offer some kind of summary remark or analysis (Seasonal Reports in Colorado Birds serves this function), rather than invite myriad postings to a group of 850 people. Earlier this fall (last month actually), numerous reports of migrating Upland Sandpipers over Front Range cities appeared on Cobirds. Those reports indicated that migration status (very rare) provided in Colorado Birds (p. 120) was either wrong or had changed or that 2009 was an anomaly for Upland Sandpiper migration. I welcomed such reports in my Inbox. I'll stay sil
[cobirds] West Mexico Conservation Birding Tour
Dear Colorado birders, Come Discover the West Mexico Connection! Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) and the University of Guadalajara's Manantlan Institute for Ecology and Conservation of Biodiversity (IMECBIO) are excited to announce we will again be offering a very special trip this winter to one of western Mexico's most important biodiversity hotspots: southern Jalisco. This is a unique opportunity to explore one of Mexico's most diverse landscapes, and learn about its ecology and conservation, through an insider's tour of biosphere reserves and other birding hotspots. The trip will be led by knowledgeable and friendly local ornithologists who have been studying the birds of this region for decades and who have exclusive access to some of the region's best birding sites. Southern Jalisco and adjacent Colima is a crossroads of three major mountain ranges, along with valleys, plains and coasts, that together boast over 500 bird species, including virtually all of the long-distance migrants from western North America, and an amazing 91 Mexican endemic or near-endemic species, all in an area 1/8 the size of Colorado. Best of all, 100% of proceeds will support international bird conservation efforts in this region. This seven-night, all inclusive trip, will take place February 20-27, 2010, and is limited to 8 participants. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity -- reserve your spot now! For complete details on the trip and how to make reservations, please visit http://rmbo.org/v2/web/International/wmcbt.aspx. Also, feel free to contact me directly at the phone number or email address provided below. I would be happy to tell you more about the trip and answer any of your questions. We hope to see you in Mexico! Sincerely, Arvind Panjabi International Program Director Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 970-482-1707 ext. 20 arvind.panj...@rmbo.org -- 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] Virginia Rails, fort collins
Co-birders, A personal highlight today on my section of the Fort Collins CBC was 24 Virginia Rails we detected using call-play back along a roughly 300-m stretch of small perrenial creek flowing through cattails, just north of Ted's Place, along highway 287 north of fort collins. most of the birds were upstream from where the highway crosses over this creek. We walked along this here, stopping every 25-50 m, playing a variety of mostly Virginia Rail calls (they also responded frequently to Song Sparrow songs). At some stops we saw/heard up to three rails simultaneously, and in many instances the rails approached us within feet, running across the snow and through the brush. This is an astonighing number of rails for this area, smashing our previous record of 9 birds along this same stretch of creek. Unfortunately, this creek, and the birds, are located right where the proposed Glade Reservoir would occur. other CBC highlights for us included Northern Pygmy-Owl, 31 American Dippers (mainly along the north fork of the Poudre, below Seaman dam, and 42 other species. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] early migrants, dixon res., fort collins
A quick stop at Dixon Reservoir this morning produced a few early migrants and some other interesting birds. Greater Scaup Ring-necked Duck Mallard Killdeer American Kestrel Turkey Vulture Mourning Dove Northern Flicker Downy Woodpecker Rock Wren Canyon Wren House Wren Red-breasted Nuthatch White-breasted Nuthatch Black-capped Chickadee European Starling American Robin Audubon's Warbler Myrtle Warbler Song Sparrow Western Meadowlark Lesser Goldfinch American Goldfinch House Finch At my home near Horsetooth Mountain, I had a migrating Brown Creeper stop in my yard briefly on wednesday Apr 14. Mtn Bluebirds are inspecting nest boxes and singing from my roof daily, and a Red-naped Sapsucker stopped in briefly early last week. Until a few days ago, Cassin's Finches and Mountain Chickadee were regular, but they seem to have moved on now. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory -- 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] Evening Grosbeak, Larimer Co.
A lone female Evening Grosbeak was calling in my yard this morning, a first in my 7+ yrs of living here. It had been on my "most expected list", but given how rare it has become, I wasn't holding out much hope. Who knew it would show up during spring migration? The bird flew out into the neighborhood, and it's loud call, reminiscent of a Great Crested Flycatcher, could be heard echoing across the valley. A great way to start the day, and my second yard bird in 2 weeks! Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Bullock's Oriole, Larimer
Woke up to 6 inches of snow at my place, and a Bullock's Oriole who was undoubtedly dismayed to find the hummingbird feeders buried in wet, dense snow. Cassin's Finches returned with the snow as well. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Black-headed Grosbeak, Larimer
Had my FOS this morning in my yard, a beautiful male. Also in the yard this morning was a Vesper Sparrow singing it's pretty song. The floodgates have opened! happy birding, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Lazuli bunting, and other happenings, Larimer Co
The first lazuli bunting of the year arrived at my place yesterday evening, and was more interested in the small waterfall in my yard than the available bird seed. he was here again this morning. Female spotted towhee appeared yesterday, as did the female bullock's oriole. now both pairs are setting up shop in the yard. Pine Siskins are the most abundant bird in the yard lately, followed by house finches. a few American goldfinches have been around the last week or so, but they are much less common than in previous years. no lesser goldfinches up here, yet. Male and female Broad-tailed hummingbirds are here daily. A red-breasted nuthatch continues to visit almost daily, probably coming in from nearby forests, which are at elast a 1/2 mile away Mtn bluebirds are nest building -- finally. It seems they are always late to nest in my yard, after spending most of their first 6 weeks trying to gain control over a nest box down in the valley bottom. I'm up on the hill, and it is no doubt a lower quality territory overall, due mainly to the high winds that can last for days up here, when it is virtually impossible for them to forage successfully anywhere near the next box. But I think I may have found a way for them to coexist with the house sparrows. they used to always compete for this one particular next box in my yard, so I decided to put up a second one right next to it. now the house sparrows have one and the bluebirds have the other. they are both nest building and thus far I have seen no negative interactions between them. and the house sparrow male does a great job of keep other house sparrows away. we'll see how it goes. Lots of yellow rumps have been passing through, as have chipping sparrows. Robins are nest building. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] migrants in Fort Collins
This morning at the corner of Spring Creek and Remington streets (1 block east of College Ave.) , I had a group of about 15 Evening Grosbeaks foraging in a Chinese elm. This is the first time I have ever seen this species in Fort Collins. They flew off to the southwest. Along the Poudre River trail, just west of College Avenue along the paved trail that heads south towards the Daz bog coffee shop, I had a Willow Flycatcher. Then right behind the RMBO office I had a singingWilson’sWarbler, a pair of Western Tanagers, and a Clay-colored Sparrow. A good day to be out birding, wish I could do some more. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] calliope hummingbird, larimer
had a late one this morning. usually i only see them in late july and early august. also around the house today: semi-late black-headed grosbeak and western kingbird, among the normal birds. mtn bluebirds seemed to have left. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Evening Grosbeak, Larimer
For the second time this "fall" I have had an evening grosbeak show up at my house. Last time was about 3 weeks ago. I had one earlier this spring too, but this year was my first time in seven years of living here that I have had this species in my yard. Hopefully this reflects a local resurgence in this declining species. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] Clark's Nutcracker, Larimer
Pulled in my driveway this afternoon and saw the unmistakable black and white tail and loping flight as it left the tall spruce in my yard. a first for my yard (#121). Flatiron fire burning about 10 mi to south. lots of smoke. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] black-cinned hummingbird, Larimer
got a female black-chinned hummer in the yard right now, also several broad-taileds, bullock's orioles, lazuli buntings and black-headed grosbeaks. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] migrants, lee martinez park, fort collins
Just took a quick walk with Bill Tiedje behind the RMBO office in Fort Collins in Lee Martinez Park. This area was DEAD yesterday. This afternoon, it seemed the same at first, then finally, we found a few migrants. just west of the College Ave. bridge along the Poudre River trail. Mostly in the Russian Olives around a small pond, west of the foot bridge over the small, algae-filled creek that flows into the river: Least Flycatcher Un-ID Grosbeak MacGillivray's Warbler Lincoln's Sparrow Western Tanager Yellow Warbler a few Audubon's Yellow-rumps pretty slim pickins Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory -- 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] around fort collins, saturday
Sorry for the late post...went birding saturday morning with David and Mary Driscoll and Donna Cross and her grandson. We toughed out the rain and had a few decent birds. Very low numbers of all the migrant breeders of the region as others have noted. Dixon Reservoir: highlights: a singing male American Redstart, a singing Wilson's Warbler, FOY Lark Sparrow plus a single Dusky Flycatcher, MacGillivray's Warbler and Yellow-breasted Chat. A few catbirds, three Lazuli Buntings, Eastern Kingbird, and a handful of Orioles and maybe 8-10 Yellow Warblers. No grosbeaks or tanagers. Sharp Point Drive at the Poudre River trail: eastern and western Warbling Vireos (great comparison of their different songs), a Rose-breasted Grosbeak (female), FOY Western Wood-Pewee, Swainson's Thrush, 1 very likely Gray-cheeked Thrush (never could get face and breast in same view, but from what I saw looked good), also a possible Tennesee Warbler (heard only - singing across rushing rapids on river, very loud). Running Deer Natural Area: Sora, FOY Common Yellowthroats, Lesser Yellowlegs, Baird's Sandpiper, American Avocets, Solitary Sandpiper. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] BBS route north of Nunn yesterday and Larimer Co. surprise today
I did my BBS route which starts about 14 miles north of Nunn on hwy 85 and heads west through the Pawnee Experimental Range and then the National Grassland. Bird numbers were WAY low. I usually get between 400-600 Lark Buntings on this route. Yesterday I had 38. Only a single Cassin's sparrow (compared to 15-20 in past years) and ZERO Grasshopper Sparrows. Even Horned Lark numbers were way down. The only bird that seemed roughly in 'normal' numbers was McCown's Longspur. Very few raptors too. Overall the grasslands are very dry in this area, although I suspect the hard drought in the Chihuahuan Desert last year reduced wintering populations considerably (RMBO's winter survey data from northern Mexico suggest grassland bird populations were roughly half of what they were in 2011). Today I had a nice surprise as I went to the Colorado Rockies Old-time Music Association Festival at the Parrish Ranch west of Berthoud in Larimer Co. Beautiful and lush riparian forest there supported several (2-3) singing Red-eyed Vireos and an American Redstart. Wish I had got their early and brought my binoculars! This is private property, but if you ever have a chance to visit, bring your binoculars! The festival continues tomorrow. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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] larimer county foothill bird movements
Have had both red-breasted and white-breasted nuthatches in the yard near Horsetooth Mountain Park west of Fort Collins, after not having any for months. Also male calliope hummingbird(s) seen on and off over a week, last seen today. Lots of rufous hummingbirds, still mostly males. Had a black-chinned female today and of course many broad-taileds. Most bullock's orioles have departed (thankfully - they were drinking a half gallon of sugar water a day), but still a few family groups hanging around. I have seen notably fewer chipping sparrows than I am accustomed to seeing around this time of year. Just one or two odd birds whereas usually I have many flocks coming through at this time. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks, Larimer
Had a group of 8 Evening Grosbeaks in my yard this morning. first time in a while. several Juveniles with them. Also, Black-headed Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting, Bullock's Orioles, Rufous and Broad-tailed Hummers (mostly juvs and females now) among others. cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] migrants, larimer foothills
yesterday had male and female Western Tanagers, 5-6 juvenile Chipping Sparrows, 1 Brewer's Sparrow, 1 Green-tailed Towhee, 1 Black-headed Grosbeak, and gobs of Spotted Towhees, in addition to the hordes of young Broad-tailed and Rufous hummers. Also, still at least 1 Bullock's Oriole hanging around. Migration is happening! Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks, Larimer
The apparent surge in Evening Grosbeaks continues. this week (monday) I had ~25 in my yard, the most ever in my 10 years of living here. I've since been out of town, but this morning I heard the flock in the neighborhood, so presumably some of these birds are still hanging around. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] evening grosbeaks, Larimer
After being absent, or at least inconspicuous, for at least a week, the evening grosbeaks (~20) returned to my house in the Horsetooth Lake Estates neighborhood this morning. They were eating Russian olives. A few Cassin's finches have been showing up in the past couple weeks as well. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Common Redpoll, Larimer
Had a single bird come to my feeders yesterday afternoon. Also, a sharp-shinned hawk chased one of the white-winged juncos into the window, then nabbed it and ate it. my 9-yr old got to watch the whole thing. other birds: lots of pine siskins (~25), Am. goldfinches (~8), both mountain and black-capped chickadees, Steller's Jay, and juncos (WWJU's are especially common this year), but Cassin's finches and evening grosbeaks have become scarce. with only a single sighting of each in the last 3 weeks. Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] Common Redpoll, Larimer
The Redpoll is back today, feeding on niger and hanging out with a flock of siskins. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: arvind panjabi To: "cobirds@googlegroups.com" Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 7:28 AM Subject: [cobirds] Common Redpoll, Larimer Had a single bird come to my feeders yesterday afternoon. Also, a sharp-shinned hawk chased one of the white-winged juncos into the window, then nabbed it and ate it. my 9-yr old got to watch the whole thing. other birds: lots of pine siskins (~25), Am. goldfinches (~8), both mountain and black-capped chickadees, Steller's Jay, and juncos (WWJU's are especially common this year), but Cassin's finches and evening grosbeaks have become scarce. with only a single sighting of each in the last 3 weeks. Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] more redpolls, Larimer
Had at least 5 at my feeders this morning right as I was leaving for work. probably more. their vocalizations were distinctive and a nice addition to the pine siskin chorus. Some males had a lot more extensive red than others. Cool birds! Also, just before the RMBO staff Christmas party we had two more redpolls at the feeders behind the Discovery Science Center in Fort Collins, and an eastern screech-owl. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] cooper's hawks, Ft Collins
had a pair today near an apparent old nest in mid-town fort collins, just NW of College and Drake. Female was kekking from nearby perch, male was seen flying off with stick in beak. Seemed early for nest-building, especially with all the snow on the ground. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] rosy-finches, etc., Larimer Co
Sorry for the late post , I but I had a feeling these birds wouldn't stick around and I was right. Between 9 and 10 this morning I had 5 rosy-finches at my feeders: 3 blacks, 1 brown-capped (new yard bird!) and 1 gray-crowned. A rather ad hoc assortment I thought. There was also a young/female Cassin's Finch, a species which is often common here but this winter has been absent since early September. Yesterday the first spotted towhee also arrived to the feeders in the snow. Lots of juncos right now (more oregon's and less white-wingeds than earlier this winter), fewer siskins than earlier this winter, but a few American goldfinches brightening things up. About 16" has fallen here and still coming down. enjoy, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] foothills west of fort collins
We got about 20" of snow here yesterday, about 3 miles west of Fort Collins. Didn't bring in many new species, except for about 6-7 spanking Cassin's Finches. This was the most I've seen all "winter" and only the second time at that (last one was a single bird 2 weeks ago with the other big storm). I wonder if these are just local altitudinal migrants? Have they been present/common at higher elevations this winter? Or further south? Aside from these I had about 50 pine siskins, also about 10 goldfinches of both species. Also about 20 juncos, including gray-headed, white-winged, oregon, pick-sided. 2 white crown sparrows wer evident at a distance but ai didn't have my binos to see which kind. A yellow-rumped warbler was also seen/heard in the yard. A Spotted Towhee has been present since 4/15. A male Broad-tailed Hummingbird has been present since 4/20, and a female since at least yesterday. Having just got back on Tuesday from a week in Mexico City I should report that the city parks down there were full of Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warblers, but not much else in terms of migrants. A few western Tanagers, warbling vireos, plus a Virginia's warbler and a few dusky and gray flycatchers. not much migration activity at all, so I suspect it will still be some time before things really start to pick up here. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] hummers and other weekend birds, Larimer and Boulder Cos.
Went to the old-time music festival on Saturday (7/13) at the Parrish ranch in extreme northern Boulder Co, right where the Little Thompson River comes out of the foothills. The small patch of riparian habitat along the creek here is superb, loaded with the usual yellow warblers, chats, orioles, buntings, flycatchers, etc., and also about 3-4 pairs of RED-EYED VIREOS. They are one of the most conspicuous species here and are still singing strong. They were here last year too, and i believe this small population is well known to local birds. Last year I had an American Redstart here too at the end of May, but not this year. Later in the afternoon, at my friend's property just next door to the Parrish ranch but in southern Larimer County, there was a male BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD coming to their feeders. At home today, a CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD was a welcome addition to the feeders. Rufous hummers have been here daily since July 3. Bullock's Oriole migration is in full swing with 7-8 individuals coming in to the water feature at once. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1373868683.84455.YahooMailNeo%40web121005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Clark's nutcracker, 5700' in Larimer County (plus other migrants)
heard one from my yard this morning, only second time in 10+ yrs I've seen them in the immediate vicinity. must be food shortages somewhere. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1377814364.56127.YahooMailNeo%40web121001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Fw: American redstart, Dixon Res., Fort Collins
doesn't seem this message went through earlier so I'm sending again. The trail crossing mentioned is the first one south of the Maxwell Natural Area parking lot. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:53 AM, "apanj...@yahoo.com" wrote: A female, just seen now, in the northwest corner, working the trees and shrubs along the ditch just east and west of the trail crossing. She's very active and moving quickly. Arvind Panjabi Ft. Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1382639753.85104.YahooMailNeo%40web121002.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Fw: [cobirds] Fw: American redstart, Dixon Res., Fort Collins
It doesn't seem this message went through earlier so I'm sending again. The trail crossing mentioned is the first one south of the Maxwell Natural Area parking lot. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:53 AM, "apanj...@yahoo.com" wrote: A female, just seen now, in the northwest corner, working the trees and shrubs along the ditch just east and west of the trail crossing. She's very active and moving quickly. Arvind Panjabi Ft. Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1382639753.85104.YahooMailNeo%40web121002.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1382640670.22446.YahooMailNeo%40web121005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] Winter Wren-Lee Martinez Park Larimer
I like just south of Horestooth Mtn Park and I have not seen any Rosy-Finches this winter. today would be a good day for them to show up though, with about 4" of snow and still falling. Today, lots of Juncos (5 kinds), Siskins and House Finches. Also a 'mountain' White-crowned Sparrow, the first of any kind in several months. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Sunday, January 26, 2014 1:31 PM, Libby Edwards wrote: I too saw the winter wren about 11:30 AM today. He showed himself for a long time and then darted into and out of the gaps under the big slabs of ice, right where everyone has described where he should be, viewed from one of the dirt social trails. Great find! Is there any truth to the rumor that there are 1000s of rosy finches around the Horsetooth area? A ranger in Gould said they have not seen any all winter but that a birder told them about the Horsetooth flocks Libby Edwards Larimer Co On Sunday, January 26, 2014, Josh Bruening <87211...@gmail.com> wrote: > The Winter Wren is still present in the same area as yesterday as of noon > today. I followed Mark Miller's directions from yesterday and heard then saw > the little guy within 5 minutes. There is a small creek that flows into the > river on the south side and that is where I found him. > > Josh Bruening > Fort Collins > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/19a48e84-2a4a-47ec-96df-e8f3aa9512fc%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABwznz%2B6hRr%2BDRrnW2LysgAooEXTVhb1k504T%3DYy_YyZRbp4Bw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1390856454.91142.YahooMailNeo%40web121002.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] lazuli bunting, etc., larimer co. foothills
Just had a molting male at my feeders. Another early record for me at my house, previous early record was 5/2. Also at home today, a hairy woodpecker, probably a migrant. Other news from around my home, Cassin's finches seem to have moved on, broad-tailed hummingbird numbers have increased to at least three (including at least 1 female) house wrens arrived yesterday and have already made themselves at home, some white-crowned sparrows showed up today, and American Kestrels are nesting in my neighbor's roof. A Common Poorwill and Great Horned Owl continue to call each night/early morning. Spotted towhees and Lesser and American goldfinches seemed to have increased in the last day or two. Overall rather birdy and pleasant, and so far the migrants seem a bit early, if I dare say. If only the robins would stop attacking their reflections in my windows. Also of note at horsetooth mth park today (aside from the black-throated gray warbler), was a pair of red crossbills that have been calling almost daily in the area above the trails that traverse the lower slope of the mountain. Happy spring birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1398467876.22095.YahooMailNeo%40web121006.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] black-throated gray warbler, dixon reservoir, fort collins
had a black-throated gray warbler this morning at Dixon Reservoir, presumably the same as the one reported by Brad Biggerstaff yesterday. this was a male with jet black throat but the yellow spot on the face was hardly visible/noticeable. the bird was hanging out in the lee (East) side of the forest, near the water, along with several yellow-rumped, bluegray gnatcatchers and a ruby-crowned kinglet. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1398810501.70814.YahooMailNeo%40web121003.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Id Help Needed
definitely an empidonax flycatcher, I'd say Dusky based on the long wings, tail and bill. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Monday, May 12, 2014 4:44 PM, Mary Driscoll wrote: Hi Birders, Identification help needed, bird was seen near Barr Lake SP on May 10, 2014. Did not sing or call while we were watching it. It did exhibit fly-catching behavior, leaving perch to get insect ?, and returning to perch. No tail wagging noted during time bird was observed. There are two pictures at my flickr site. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mloving/13985955787/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/mloving/14192692633/in/photostream/ Thank you, Mary Driscoll Unincorp. Arapahoe County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/29C2AF83-6F4C-4425-B91E-9B1B683172A6%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1399935181.63799.YahooMailNeo%40web121006.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler, Lee Martinez Park, Ft Collins
Sorry for the previous botched email! There is a male Blackpoll warbler hanging around the RMBO banding station behind the museum of discovery, in Lee Martinez Park. Seen at 10:10 am. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1400258994.89109.YahooMailNeo%40web121001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] hummingbirds and other migrants and residents
Today I woke up to a mini-fallout in my yard with lots of yellow-rumped warblers and robins, plus 2 orange-crowned warblers, 1 Townsend's warbler, 3 blue-gray gnatcatchers, 1 yellow warbler, 1 western tanager, 1 green-tailed towhee. I only got to watch them for a few minutes. There were probably others but they all suddenly left in a big whoosh. Yesterday was a four-jay-day here. Scrub, blue, steller's and a single pinyon jay at my feeders. To top it off, a Clark's Nutcracker also visited my yard yesterday, not seen here since early June, which was also unusual. I've seen several posts eluding to late hummingbirds, but my feeders have never been this busy all year as they are right now, with as many as 15 or more here on friday and saturday. Today there seem to be fewer, but still at least 6-8. The make-up has been mostly young broad-taileds, but within the last week I have seen individual young/female rufous, black-chinned and calliope. Old news: Its been a while since I've reported anything on cobirds lately, but it hasn't been for a lack of interesting birds around this fall. Its been a decent migration overall, starting off way back in July with good numbers of Bullock's orioles passing through (8-10/day). They were all but gone by early august, when an olive-sided flycatcher stopped briefly to flycatch in my yard, followed by large numbers (like 6+ at a time) of western tanagers, especially in late august. Black-head grosbeak numbers were also good this year, with 3-4 in the yard on any given day, until late august. A single Evening Grosbeak was heard labor day weekend. A hairy woodpecker has been around off and on since late august, as has a red-breasted nuthatch - or perhaps these have been different birds over time. they are still seen regularly. Other migrants this fall include a macgillivray's warbler, white-crowned sparrow, and a spectacular swallow flight (barn, cliff and violet-green) on labor day. I have not seen/heard many crossbills lately, in constrast to reports in town. Spotted Towhee's have been coming through in good numbers, with mostly juveniles starting about 2 weeks ago, and now mostly adult males (6-7 in the yard). Oddly enough, i have yet to detect a Wilson's warbler in the yard this fall. good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO, 3 miles west of Fort Collins On the north slope of MilnerMtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1410729785.26538.YahooMailNeo%40web121003.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Passing of Richard Beidleman, Colorado Ornithologist
Dear Co-birds, I'm passing on the sad news of the passing Richard Beidleman, an important contributor to Colorado Ornithology. Please continue reading below to learn about his life-long contributions to ornithology and education, as well as the upcoming service to celebrate his life. I was lucky enough to go birding with Dr. Beidleman along the Roaring Fork River back in 1995, shortly after moving to Colorado. I still remember us both (probably more me) being very excited after getting close-up looks at a MacGillivray's warbler! Arvind Panjabi Fort Collins Dr. Richard G. Beidleman dedicated his life and career to teaching, research, and conservation, and ornithology was his passion and a central focus of his endeavors. He was a lifelong member of the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) and other ornithological societies, first presenting a paper at AOU in 1954 (Winter Species Association Groups Among Birds). Dr. Beidleman published extensively on ornithology in Audubon Field Notes, Audubon Magazine, Condor, Journal of the Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Science, American Birds, Cooper Ornithological Society, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Journal of Field Ornithology, American Scientist, and Colorado Birds. He believed in publishing in popular magazines and newspapers to encourage greater interest in birds (e.g. The School Children and the State Bird, Denver Post), and did so with humor and a mastery of the history of science. In 1951 he wrote a two-part article in Audubon Magazine, “Bird-watching – Hobby of the Half Century,” where he related a story about Joseph Hickey, a well-known ornithologist and bird watcher who once commented that bird watching is regarded by some people as “a mild paralysis of the central nervous system, which can be cured only by rising at dawn and sitting in a bog.” Dr. Beidleman commenced winter bird-population studies in 1948 (in various habitats—cottonwood-willow riverbottom, ponderosa pine, scrub oak, piñon-juniper woodland, Douglas-fir, even cemeteries, shopping centers, and highway rest stops) and published them annually through 1996. He pursued many other ornithological studies, such as on the roosting behavior of White-throated Swifts and on European Starling-Pinyon Jay associations. He participated in the Breeding Bird Census and, for over 60 years (his last at age 90), in Christmas Bird Counts (CBC), including as longtime compiler of the Black Forest CBC. He taught university ornithology courses at Colorado State University, University of Colorado, and Colorado College; taught bird short courses and seminars for the Rocky Mountain Nature Association, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, and others; and gave hundreds of lectures on birds for organizations and the general public. In 2004 he received the Colorado Field Ornithologists’ Ronald A. Ryder Award for Distinguished Service to Colorado Field Ornithology. His obituary follows: Dr. Richard G. Beidleman (1923 – 2014) Dr. Richard “Dick” Gooch Beidleman, Professor Emeritis at Colorado College, passed away on August 7, 2014 after a battle with cancer. He was ninety-one. He started his teaching career as an Assistant Professor of Zoology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins while finishing his M.A. (biology) and Ph.D. (ecology) at the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU). He then became an Assistant Professor of Biology at CU. In these early years, he enjoyed stints as a summer ranger-naturalist at Yosemite and Rocky Mountain National Parks. In 1957 Dr. Beidleman moved to Colorado Springs, where he filled teaching positions at Colorado College as Assistant, Associate, and then Full Professor of Biology. He most enjoyed teaching his field courses, especially in Southwestern Ecosystems and Piñon-Juniper Woodlands. He also served as Chairman of the Biology Department during his tenure. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 1988, and an Honorary Doctor of Science was conferred on him by Colorado College in 1989. His influence on the lives and careers of his students and colleagues was profound. He taught with boundless energy and enthusiasm, a memorable sense of humor, and compassion. His legacy lives on in the lives and accomplishments of the thousands of students he inspired, creating in them, as one wrote, “better and more responsible advocates for the natural world.” In addition to sharing his knowledge and love of the environment with his students, Dr. Beidleman gave hundreds of public lectures nationally and internationally. He received many awards, and was responsible for helping to save, as open space, additions to the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, as well as the Aiken Canyon Preserve for The Nature Conservancy, Mueller Ranch for Colorado State Parks, and Florissant Fossil Beds for the National Park Service. Dr. Beidleman’s research in the fields of ornithology, vertebrate zoology, ecology, the history of science, a
[cobirds] pine grosbeak, Larimer Co. foothills, and other birds
I have a female pine grosbeak at my feeders today - a first in 12 years. Perhaps she rode the arctic cold front down from the north? Or could she be an altitudinal migrant from the mountains? Would be neat to know. Either way, a nice addition to the yard list. She seems to be hanging around, so if anyone wants to try to see it you can contact me off-list, but be warned you will need 4-wheel drive to get to my house today. I also have a flock of about 40-50 Cassin's Finches visiting, and good numbers of juncos including a white-winged that's been here only the last few days. A single gray-crowned rosy-finch has also been visiting off and on the last 4 days. A Northern Harrier attack on my feeder birds as they cowered in the bushes was also a first for the yard today. Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1486905630.1473414.1419890023657.JavaMail.yahoo%40jws100122.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Redpoll, larimer county
I just had a common redpoll at the Primrose studios which is located at the west end of Michaud lane and owned by the city of Fort Collins although not open to the public unfortunately. However the bird was quite active flying about between the cottonwoods in the rabbit brush and was not seen upon leaving so it may have flown to other nearby areas like the public trailhead nearby. I also had my first tree sparrow of the winter. Arvind Panjabi Fort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1644538685.5375444.1510260019472%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rough-legged hawk, Larimer Co.
Well it looks like the invasion of northern birds continues. Yesterday afternoon about 4:30 pm I had a rough-legged hawk fly low over my yard in the foothills west of Fort Collins, just south of horsetooth mountain park. This is a rare sighting here, being the first for my yard list in 15 yrs of living here! I hope some more of these great birds show up in time for the CBC. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi5500’ in foothill shrublands and grasslandsOn the north slope of Milner Mtn.~3 mi west of Fort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1438317917.3403149.1511849434978%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common redpolls et al., Horsetooth mountain park, Larimer county
I encountered a flock of nine Common Redpolls in Horsetooth Mountain park today. They were along the hiking trail (footpath) at the first drainage crossing less than a quarter-mile from the trailhead. They were mostly feeding on the ground near the edge of melting snow. Also seen was a Northern Goshawk and a Sharp-shinned Hawk. The goshawk was flying high over the ridge as if it were moving some distance. The last few days I’ve had several raptors soaring over the south facing ridge at Horsetooth mountain park including Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and a Rough-legged Hawk. Red Crossbills are much fewer in number than this time last year, almost non-existent, although I did bump into a flock of 8 today. Also of note, I had a flock of 10 Evening Grosbeaks stop ever so briefly in my yard in Horsetooth Lake Estates exactly 2 weeks ago today. Good birding, Arvind PanjabiWest of Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/32320615.676436.1516751093327%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Common redpolls et al., Horsetooth mountain park, Larimer county
The redpolls are back in the same draw, at least 13 of them just now at 7:55 am. Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 4:44 PM, arvind panjabi wrote: I encountered a flock of nine Common Redpolls in Horsetooth Mountain park today. They were along the hiking trail (footpath) at the first drainage crossing less than a quarter-mile from the trailhead. They were mostly feeding on the ground near the edge of melting snow. Also seen was a Northern Goshawk and a Sharp-shinned Hawk. The goshawk was flying high over the ridge as if it were moving some distance. The last few days I’ve had several raptors soaring over the south facing ridge at Horsetooth mountain park including Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and a Rough-legged Hawk. Red Crossbills are much fewer in number than this time last year, almost non-existent, although I did bump into a flock of 8 today. Also of note, I had a flock of 10 Evening Grosbeaks stop ever so briefly in my yard in Horsetooth Lake Estates exactly 2 weeks ago today. Good birding, Arvind PanjabiWest of Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1533841236.1899151.1517324141932%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common redpolls, Horsetooth mountain park, Larimer county
The Redpoll flock is back again at the same brushy draw, about 300 yards from the main parking lot trailhead along the pedestrian/hiking trail. They were hunkered down on the ground and flushed as I approached but returned immediately to the ground where they are presumably foraging for something, but they are difficult to see once they go down so I have no idea what they’re getting. Whatever it is it must be better than what I am offering at my feeders, which are only about 1/4 mile away. As before, they were first detected by voice giving soft, frequent ‘chup’ notes. These birds have not been reliable, but this is now the fourth time I’ve run into them in this same draw. I suspect they might stick around there for a few hours during the snow. Arvind Panjabi5500’ on the north slope of Milner MountainLarimer, Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/354946187.1179176.1518451671970%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Common redpolls, Horsetooth mountain park, Larimer county
Redpolls were back again this morning, same place. Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, February 12, 2018, 9:07 AM, 'arvind panjabi' via Colorado Birds wrote: The Redpoll flock is back again at the same brushy draw, about 300 yards from the main parking lot trailhead along the pedestrian/hiking trail. They were hunkered down on the ground and flushed as I approached but returned immediately to the ground where they are presumably foraging for something, but they are difficult to see once they go down so I have no idea what they’re getting. Whatever it is it must be better than what I am offering at my feeders, which are only about 1/4 mile away. As before, they were first detected by voice giving soft, frequent ‘chup’ notes. These birds have not been reliable, but this is now the fourth time I’ve run into them in this same draw. I suspect they might stick around there for a few hours during the snow. Arvind Panjabi5500’ on the north slope of Milner MountainLarimer, Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/354946187.1179176.1518451671970%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1356860339.191141.1518541917360%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Redpolls, Larimer Co
Common redpolls are still hanging around the Horsetooth area west of Fort Collins. had a flock of 10 on monday in the park, and two at my feeders today. Cassin's finches are also daily now, all of a sudden, and Gray-headed Juncos are back on territory in the park, singing their clumsy version of a Junco song. they generally vacate the area in winter. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1656523332.8264773.1519959848209%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Broad-tailed hummer, Larimer Co
A male arrived yesterday, as best I could tell, and today a female was here sitting in the trees next to the feeder. Still waiting for the arrival of ‘waves’ of spotted towhees, but just had my first distant bird singing this morning, several weeks later than usual. Hope they are still on their way. The woods and shrubland are deathly quiet around here. First tree swallows arrived today, and barns arrived over the weekend. Cheers, Arvind PanjabiJust south of Horsetooth MountainLarimer Co Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1669106817.1018518.1523900685812%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] migrants, Larimer Co.
Wow, what a difference a few days make! After lamenting the paucity of spotted towhees and other birds in general throughout most of April, today's hike up Horsetooth Mountain was quite different. Birds everywhere! Including some early migrants. Most unusual was a Western Tanager, a spanking bright male. Also flagged by ebird was a Virginia's warbler (possibly 2). Also new today were several blue-gray gnatcatchers. Full list from Ebird below. Then, this afternoon at my feeders nearby, a male Lazuli Bunting showed up. I guess the floodgates are now officially open! Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, COOn the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland Location Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Larimer County, Colorado, US Date and Effort Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:26 AM - Protocol: - Traveling - Party Size: - 1 - Duration: - 1 hour(s), 40 minute(s) - Distance: - 6.008 kilometer(s) - Observers: - Arvind Panjabi - Comments: - N/A - Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.6.36 Species 26 species total | 3 | California Gull Larus californicus | | 2 | Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura | | 3 | Broad-tailed Hummingbird Selasphorus platycercus | | 1 | Hairy Woodpecker Picoides villosus | | 1 | Say's Phoebe Sayornis saya | | 2 | Steller's Jay Cyanocitta stelleri | | 3 | Black-billed Magpie Pica hudsonia | | 2 | Common Raven Corvus corax | | 3 | Tree Swallow Tachycineta bicolor | | 2 | Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica | | 8 | Pygmy Nuthatch Sitta pygmaea | | 6 | House Wren Troglodytes aedon | | 4 | Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea | | 1 | Mountain Bluebird Sialia currucoides | | 2 | Townsend's Solitaire Myadestes townsendi | | 6 | American Robin Turdus migratorius | | 1 | Virginia's Warbler Oreothlypis virginiae Heard giving its distinctive metallic chip note from the shrubbery then flew up to a pine tree where I saw a grayish warbler with yellow undertail coverts. Seen and heard well again later on the way down. Eye ring seen well. | | 6 | Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's) Setophaga coronata auduboni | | 14 | Chipping Sparrow Spizella passerina | | 4 | Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed) Junco hyemalis caniceps | | 16 | Spotted Towhee Pipilo maculatus | | 1 | Western Tanager Piranga ludoviciana Male in full breeding plumage, seen well from about 22 ft. Red face on yellow head and breast. Black wings with white wing bars. Photo obtained with cell phone. | | 3 | Western Meadowlark Sturnella neglecta | | 1 | Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater | | 1 | Brewer's Blackbird Euphagus cyanocephalus | | 2 | House Finch Haemorhous mexicanus | -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/983818081.2493337.1525120240038%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-chinned Hummingbird, Larimer
Have been out of town a few days, but this morning I had a male black-chinned hummer coming to my feeders, not a ‘regular’ yard bird for me at all at my home near Horsetooth Mountain Park. Also back, Orioles and BH Grosbeaks in my yard, among the numerous lazuli buntings and other already reported arrivals. Love spring! Arvind Panjabi West of Fort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1679207490.175335.1526049374403%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] BBS routes, Larimer and Weld counties
I completed two breeding bird survey routes this past week, one in Larimer County along Buckhorn Canyon road and over Pennock Pass, and one in Weld county, traversing the Central Plains Experimental Range and the Pawnee National Grasslands. First the grasslands route, which I completed on Monday. Numbers for most species seemed about average, if not slightly lower than average for lark buntings, and above average for Cassin’s sparrows. At one stop I had as many as seven Cassin’s sparrows singing within earshot! McCowns longspurs were also somewhat above average in numbers, as were Brewers sparrows, which I’m never quite sure if their upticks are simply due to higher detectability in years when lark bunting numbers are lower, as their song can be hard to pick out amongst the so of lark buntings. Other species of note observed include a single burrowing owl, numerous horned larks, swainsons hawks, ferriginous hawks, common nighthawks, mourning doves, western and eastern kingbirds, western wood-pewees, loggerhead shrikes, western meadowlark, grasshopper sparrows, lark sparrows, and a single mockingbird at the CPER headquarters. Brown thrashers, which are sometimes fairly common in the scattered tree/hedge rows along this route, were not observed. A brief stop at some ponds along county rd 122 yielded some singing pied-billed grebes, among various waterfowl species. A late morning jaunt through crow valley campground yielded a migrant swainsons thrush and a ‘western’ flycatcher this Bengia June 4th), among the several orchard orioles and other breeders. Surprisingly no chats were singing, and no grosbeaks. The montane route, which I completed on Tuesday, was more interesting. Normally this route has a lot of noise from the creek but this year there was less water, and I also did the route nearly 2 weeks earlier than usual. Birds were numerous in the canyon, especially Macgillivray‘s warblers, broad tailed hummingbirds, warbling vireos and hammond’s flycatchers (in the adjacent pine forest, but also in aspen groves). Of particular interest were two ovenbirds heard singing at two different stops plus Swainsons thrush singing at two stops. This latter species I have never had before in this canyon, although I have wondered why not, given the habitat. The ovenbirds were found at 1.5 and 2.2 miles up the canyon from the paved road (stove prairie road), and the swainsons thrushes were at similarly low elevations. Also of note was a band-tailed pigeon seen flying high overhead, a species I last saw there over 10 years ago. Other birds of interest that were common along the route included Wilsons Warbler, Western Tanager, Lazuli bunting, and Green-tailed towhee, among others. In the past I have had kno willow flycatcher in the willow carrs before pennock pass, but not this year. Dusky flycatchers were present there, however. Later in the day I spent some time in the Jack’s Gulch campground area in the High Park fire burn area, where there was an olive-sided flycatcher and an eastern bluebird singing persistently most of the afternoon, along with a dusky flycatcher enjoying the young aspen regrowth. Good birding, Arvind PanjabiLarimer County Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/317814039.2142763.1528431954269%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tennessee warbler, Horsetooth Reservoir, Larimer Co
There is a Tennessee warbler singing frequently at the south end of Inlet Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir on the east side of the inlet, about 125 m north of the power lines that run east-west.The bird is accessible from the blue sky trail head on County Road 38 E across from the Canyon Grill bar and restaurant. From the blue sky trail head take the trail about 200 m to where it crosses small creek near some power lines with large cottonwoods to the right. Look for a trail heading north (left) along the east side of the reservoir following the high water line. Take this trail for about 125 m to an area with several small Elms and the bird was in the cottonwoods between these elms and the lake. Photos and recording taken. This is a fee area. Good birding, Arvind PanjabiLarimer Co Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/318876837.446893.1529514569857%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Northern Parula - Broomfield
Wow, 3 rare warblers along the front range within 24 hrswonder what’s going on? Arvind Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, June 21, 2018, 9:18 AM, Doug Faulkner wrote: Hello all, I stepped out of my car this morning at work to the sound of a singing Northern Parula. It was in the trees along the pond adjacent to the parking lot at 295 Interlocken Blvd. Good birding, Doug FaulknerArvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFDjppVwHiJwBSwmur_b4fUW%3DMs6yErGt%2BV-MzmNB9Hq_W9iRg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/402050535.542211.1529605966203%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Canyon towhee, Larimer Co
A canyon towhee showed up in my yard this morning! Second time ever, last one was in 2015. As best as I can tell in eBird, this is the northernmost observation of the species. Arvind PanjabiAcross from horsetooth mountain parkLarimer co Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/14392479.775943.1530381427221%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yard birds, Sep 29, 2018
Nothing spectacular but a few interesting birds in the yard today, here on Milner mountain, SW of Fort Collins. Sep 29, 2018 8:16 AM Stationary 26 Minutes All birds reported? Yes Comments: Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.7.4 Build 36 2 Eurasian Collared-Dove 1 Black-chinned Hummingbird 3 Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay 3 Black-billed Magpie 2 Black-capped Chickadee 1 American Robin 3 European Starling 5 Evening Grosbeak 2 House Finch 1 Pine Siskin 3 Lesser Goldfinch 2 White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's) 13 Spotted Towhee 6 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's) 1 Townsend's Warbler Number of Taxa: 15 Arvind Panjabi Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/231115604.2031212.1538233243901%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] West MX Trip - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Dear CO-birders, Thanks to CFO for allowing me to make this post. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is once again offering a Conservation Birding Tour to western Mexico (Nayarit & Jalisco), March 30-April 7, 2019, together with partners from the University of Guadalajara and San Pancho Bird Observatory. This unique trip will combine world-class birding with conservation education in one of the Earth’s biodiversity hotspots and Endemic Bird Areas of Mesoamerica that is also home to the majority of neotropical migrants from Colorado and across the West. More than 520 species of birds have been found in this area. Travel with local ornithologists and get off the beaten path with exclusive access to places like the Las Joyas research station, located deep in the heart of the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve. This trip is limited to 10 people, and we have a few spots remaining. If interested, please visit the website below, which includes additional links to the complete itinerary and other trip details, or contact me directly via the email/phone number below. 100% of the proceeds from this trip will go to support bird conservation in this important region for Colorado’s avifauna! https://birdconservancy.org/get-involved/take-a-birding-tour/ For the birds, Arvind Panjabi *** Avian Conservation Scientist Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 230 Cherry St., suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80524 arvind.panj...@birdconservancy.org 970-482-1707 ext. 20 Birdconservancy.org Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1157075955.281703.1547912596206%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] RFI: Fawn Brook Inn or other feeding stations in Estes Park areA
I am wondering if anyone knows if the feeders at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark are being maintained this winter or if there is another spot nearby where feeders are viewable by the public (in hopes of seeing Rosy-Finches, etc). I am leading a winter ornithology field trip for CU students next weekend. Fawn Brook has served us well over the past decade but no longer was in operation last year. Thanks, Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1817379707.2637802.1548708337913%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Williamson’s Sapsucker, Larimer
Just saw a female in my yard in horsetooth lake estates, across from Horsetooth Mountain Park west of Fort Collins. Only the second time I’ve seen this species in my yard in the last 16 yrs. Arvind PanjabiLarimer Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1745946729.271021.1555190356899%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] recent arrivals, Larimer Co. foothills
I've been remiss in posting on local happenings for many months, so here goes an attempt at a run-down of the highlights, starting with the most recent observations. Since January I've been doing daily hikes up Horsetooth Mountain (turning around where the Horsetooth Rock trail and South Ridge trail join together, roughly 1/2 mile before the top), which has provided a nice opportunity for birding by ear, although I think I'll start to bring binoculars as its finally starting to get more interesting. Today at Horsetooth Mtn Park I heard and saw my first LAZULI BUNTING of the year, as well as my first LARK SPARROW of the year. I am fairly sure I heard a VIRGINIA'S WARBLER chip as well, but it only called once and I could not confirm the ID. Also today, a flock of 20+ Audubon's YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS added some nice color and movement to the ponderosa pine forest which has been mostly devoid of birds for the last 4 months. That's not completely true as Chipping Sparrows and Spotted Towhees have been trickling in over the last 10 days or so, and their numbers continue to build. Surprisingly, the first Towhees did not arrive until the 20th of April. Some years the first ones arrive by end of March. Yesterday I had a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH along this same hike, most certainly a migrant as it had not been detected here all year (and was not heard today). On April 28, I had PLUMBEOUS VIREO singing below the main trail near the first bench, but it has not been heard since. Also on that day I had a RED-NAPED SAPSUCKER and RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, neither of which breed in this part of the park. On April 25, I woke up to a distant NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL calling. A new yard bird, although technically not in the yard, I still count it since it was heard from the yard. Also on this day, TREE and VIOLET-GREEN SWALLOWS arrived, along with BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS. A push of WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS also came through this day, and smaller numbers have persisted daily. On April11, my first BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD was seen in the yard, although since I just returned from a trip that day, its possible they arrived even earlier. The females arrived last weekend (Apr 25). Earlier in April (sorry, no date!) I had a singing BROWN CREEPER come through Horsetooth Mountain Park, it too moved on after only a day. Looking forward to seeing more migrants in the days to come. No Poorwills yet, although Great Horned Owls are quite active at night. Good birding to all, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/506433131.587034.1430521173101.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Weekend arrivals
New arrivals: First Common Poorwill of the year was calling Friday night (May 1), Western Kingbirds arrived Saturday mid-morning (and went straight to their old nest from last year to check it out). Lazuli Buntings, both male and female are increasing in numbers and coming to the feeders daily A Virginia's warbler was singing on Milner mountain yesterday. A Black-throated Gray Warbler stopped briefly in the yard yesterday. I didn't see it but my wife photographed it. Nothing new yet today. Good birding to all, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1881451793.1576773.1430788059944.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] new arrival, Larimer Foothills
Yesterday, I had my first Virginia's Warbler in Horsetooth Mtn Park, also a singing Plumbeous Vireo and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Today, I had 3 Virginia's Warblers, a Plumbeous Vireo, 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, a Black-headed Grosbeak and a Western Tanager. Also of note, the Bushtits seem to have greatly expanded since last year and are occupying 3 areas of the park (in May) they never have before. Lots of yellow-rumps still moving through. Also, at my home this morning, Bullock's Orioles arrived - 3 of them together. Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1508375034.2177942.1431027363588.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Bairds sparrows continue in Larimer county
the bird perched on a thistle in Dan's photo is definitely a Baird's Sparrow. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: Randy Siebert To: Colorado Birds Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 2:39 PM Subject: [cobirds] Bairds sparrows continue in Larimer county Conditions were not ideal at the location this morning as it was quite breezy. Bird activity was not high as even the Lark Buntings were not terribly busy. Around 7:30 I believe that I saw the 2nd bird that Dan Durda posted photos of. It was just south of the RR tracks, near where he saw it. around 8:25 the wind had calmed a bit and I heard one Baird's sing intermittently for about five minutes. But I could never find it in my scope. Several other birders were out there but none of them were having any luck. I guess my experience doing plains BBS routes in the wind helped me hear the bird. Very glad I wasn't going for my life bird, as I got that in 2009 up in North Dakota where they are a bit easier - but the wind doesn't stop up their either! Are there any opinions on the id on Dan's second bird? Randy Siebert, Lafayette -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/edaa2f14-043d-43f4-84de-df10257350ec%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1758302598.702953.1438723125341.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] unexpected visitor, larimer foothills
northern goshawk! Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: Jennifer Hallam To: Colorado Birds Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2016 8:41 PM Subject: [cobirds] unexpected visitor, larimer foothills I could climb out of bed and get one of my bird ID book, but what is this? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/795bf24b-d6a6-4232-b0f2-fb793566b34f%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/240547256.202703.1462502654834.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Tamarack
My opinion is that Russian Olive removal is most-often ill-informed and misguided from a biological and practical standpoint, and as several people have already pointed out, destroys non-game bird habitat. Unfortunately few biologists seem to want to acknowledge that Russian Olives play an important role for neotropical migrants during stopover, provide critical nesting habitat for endangered western yellow-billed cuckoos and other birds like bells vireo, yellow-breasted chat, blue grosbeak and others, and that it’s fruit is consumed by countless species of native birds (actually Dave Leatherman counted them - something like 100 species). It’s unfortunate that these actions are likely deemed habitat improvement. If so, the authorities undertaking them should be accountable and able to demonstrate the improvement with data from before and after. If not, the practice should stop. Respectfully, Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, June 14, 2019, 8:05 AM, 'Migrant' via Colorado Birds wrote: There is a program underway to remove all the Russian olives at Jackson SP. I am not biologically well-informed enough to know if this is an overall good idea, and I suppose we won’t know until we see the finished product. I do know, however, that they began the project by obliterating my favorite little patch in the park, a small marsh surrounded by mixed tree species (including olives) at the northwest corner of the park. This little grove always hosted a nice variety of migrants and could be counted upon for multiple warbler species. I arrived there one day to discover that all that remained was a pile of wood chips. The mature grove was completely destroyed, while of course all of the dozens of nearby small trees and seedlings were untouched. It would be nice if state personnel would at some point start consulting with knowledgeable field biologists before making some of these devastating changes to habitat on public lands. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPad > On Jun 14, 2019, at 7:40 AM, Duane Nelson wrote: > > All, > > Loss of important non-game bird habitat on Colorado State Wildlife Areas > (SWAs) is not restricted to Northeast Colorado. There is an abundance of > property with public access in Bent County, and the great bird diversity in > Southeast Colorado is well known locally, nationally, and even > internationally. Three SWAs in Bent County have seen habitat changes that > have greatly diminished the diversity and numbers of some localized non-game > birds. > > 1. John Martin SWA - Wood Thrush Grove. This site was on the Southeast corner > of Bent County Roads 16 and JJ, and rivaled Van's Grove as a migration > hotspot. I always stopped at Wood Thrush Grove whenever I was in the area > during migration. As I understand it, a local power company wanted to > mitigate the possible destructive impact of large trees close to power lines, > and asked a local CPW worker if they could remove some branches in around > 2001. Although this property is owned by the Federal Government as part of > John Martin Reservoir property, USACE was not informed of the plan to remove > branches. The power company removed ALL trees before USACE ordered work to > stop. This site is no longer worth stopping at, or even slowing down while > passing by. > > 2. Karney SWA. This was a private ranch along the Fort Lyon Canal about 3 > miles north of US 50, between County Roads 17 and 19. I got tantalizing > glimpses of the birding potential of this area from the ditch road while > scouting for the John Martin CBC many years ago. I was careful never to > trespass. When stopping at the crossing of Gageby Creek and the ditch road, I > regularly saw Winter Wrens and Rusty Blackbirds in season, drawn there by the > permanent stream that never froze, the stately cottonwoods, and diverse > understory, a combination that always leads to good birds. When the property > became a SWA a few years ago, I thought it was the best thing ever to happen > to Bent County birding. Given access, I found this to be the best wintering > landbird site I'd ever seen in SE Colorado. With effort, it was possible to > find Hermit Thrushes, Gray Catbirds, Northern Mockingbirds, Brown Thrashers, > Curve-billed Thrashers and more in the Russian Olive understory, and, on one > CBC, flocks of Field Sparrows and other uncommon birds. Invasion years > brought mountain birds like Steller's Jay and Mountain Chickadee. However, > this bird refuge changed when CPW started to remove the understory of Russian > Olive trees and salt cedar (tamarisk). Currently, there are isolated > cottonwoods remaining, with large piles of branches and trees extending south > from the headgate for close to 1/4 mile. Readers of cobirds may have read > about this site, because of the presence of resident Eastern and Western > Screech Owls together, one of the few places in the U.S. where
[cobirds] Western Mexico Conservation Birding opportunity
Dear Co-birders, For those interested, please read the below message about an opportunity to support international bird conservation while getting an insider’s tour of western Mexico. Thanks to CFO for allowing us to share this type of information on Co-birds. Have you ever wanted to go birding in Mexico but are just not sure about going on your own? Are you just as passionate about helping conserve birds as you are about watching them? Are you ready to escape the COLD of winter? If so, then a Conservation Birding Tour might be right for you! In collaboration with the University of Guadalajara and San Pancho Bird Observatory, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is once again offering a special opportunity to travel with us to Nayarit and Jalisco, Mexico, from March 22 to April 1, 2020, to explore this megadiverse region and learn about the birds, history, culture and conservation efforts underway. Starting from when we pick you up at the airport in Puerto Vallarta, we will take you under our wing as we visit all the major life zones, from offshore islands to sky islands, until we drop you off again to fly home after 10 days of relaxation, fun-in-the-sun, and gobs of lifers. Our goal is to see as many of the region’s 500+ bird species as possible, including many of the migratory birds that breed in Colorado, in addition to the 91 Mexican endemic species found here, like Long-tailed Wood-Partridge, Bumblebee Hummingbird, Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo and so many more. We’ll meet with local authorities and experts along the way to learn about conservation and management efforts and the challenges and successes they’ve had. We’ll also get up close and personal with the birds and contribute to long-term monitoring by helping to band and release dozens of resident and migratory species at the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve, where we’ll stay at the newly renovated Las Joyas Research Station – an area not accessible to the casual tourist. We’ll also get a lesson in Mexican history and culture from our local guides as we travel the country side, eating delicious food and staying in spectacular settings. We are not sure when this trip will be offered again, so don’t miss out! Invest in your passion and in conservation! 100% of proceeds will go to support bird conservation efforts in Mexico. For more information, please visit https://birdconservancy.org/get-involved/take-a-birding-tour/ or feel free to contact me at arvind.panj...@birdconservancy.org with any questions. Testimonials available. I hope to see you in Puerto Vallarta! Sincerely, Arvind Panjabi Avian Conservation Scientist Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Fort Collins, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1380840752.18738499.1579816455985%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] White-winged Dove - Larimer County
Great yard bird! Had my first hummer today.
Hope you and your family are doing well.
Arvind
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perched outside our house, occasionally visiting the birdbath for a drink.
Dave SteingraeberWest of Ft. Collins & Horsetooth Reservoir
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[cobirds] Larimer County migrants and breeders
A few migrants were passing over Horsetooth Mountain Park this morning including two northern harriers and a merlin that were kettling and traveling north. Also seen was a FOY vesper sparrow. More interestingly, the red-breasted nuthatches that invaded here last winter now appear to be breeding. I have seen several of these nuthatches going in and out of cavity holes (mostly excavating) and singing from the treetops, including in my own backyard. Not in 20 years of living here have I ever seen red-breasted nuthatches nesting here in the lower foothills in the dry and open ponderosa pine forest, although I recall they do nest in these types of forests in the Black Hills. Of other news, red crossbills appear to have wrapped up breeding and have mostly moved on, although a few linger. A nest I was monitoring fledged on March 25. Other recent arrivals include Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Says Phoebe. Mountain Bluebirds have been coming through but unfortunately have nowhere to nest since the county took down the nest boxes in the park. Hope everyone is able to enjoy the birds near their home these days. Arvind Panjabi5500’ on the north slope of Milner MountainLarimer Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1787775537.3979607.1586539729503%40mail.yahoo.com.
