[cobirds] Davis property list data
I've been keeping casual track for 24 years, although I have gotten new birds when leading field trips up to my deck! (thank you) I've seen 135 species (see habitat below), which includes a single ring-necked pheasant that I saw up here about 30 years ago, when my in-laws lived here. Favorite birds are mostly front range/decidous kinda birds, that are weird up here in Ponderosa Pine habitat. Snow Goose, the pheasant, Black Swift, Belted Kingfisher, Red- headed Woodpecker and Brown Thrasher the same day, Pinyon Jay (which many of you have seen here), Juniper Titmouse, and Rose-breasted Groseak Most memorable was probably the Canyon Wren that came in through the cat door, and woke us up harvesting dead flies in the inside window sills in our bedroom. I'm at 6,000 ft., in dry Ponderosa Pine habitat, with no water nearby so my list is very weak on water birds and warblers. Davis - 5 miles NW of Lyons. -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate. * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/membership/ --- 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/CAGiNt0Ctp7g1ui%3DSpNqJiD-nNsFdj7Ewr88%2B2%2BSFdAO0JaPTTA%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes Larimer/Boulder
At 5:48 PM, we had 800 to 1,200 sandhill cranes flying overhead. We are 3 miles west of Lyons, and they were heading South (duh) and a little westish.Maybe heading for the water behind the dam at Nederland for the night??? Or maybe veering back east to Golden, etc. davis -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAGiNt0Ckdw4vXw-%3DUxXQWdRKqN9R21au6R9wbqTu2aP_AdqanQ%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Sandhills are on the move
We are in Frederick and saw (and heard!) at least two very large flocks in "V" formation around 11 this morning! I had never heard the sound they made before. Amazing! Kristen Davis On Fri, Oct 6, 2023, 6:08 PM Libby Edwards wrote: > At 7:30 am today we had a flock of about 80-100 fly over our northwest > Fort Collins home in perfect “V” formation. A wonderful magical way to > greet the day! > Libby Edwards > Larimer County > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Colorado Birds" group. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en > * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include > bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate > * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ > --- > 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/862E65E8-8511-403F-B440-BA7E90E53566%40gmail.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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAAfO0f_huqXewUPLLpHnjcLOTvmhPrJjB8EGKHx6WiZr9joCHA%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] south Larimer County
Love it when two species appear at the same time, but not commonly. Along with the daily Pinyon Jays (7ish) and Clark's Nutcrackers (3), I heard (low clouds so did not see) Sandhill Cranes noonish today.I just cannot visualize the sandhills and nutcrackers in the same picture, or even on the same checklist. Davis - north of Boulder County by 100 ft, 4 miles NW of Lyons -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAGiNt0A7YaNcqH6FDcGZP_jethYgN0t-R4dzwANficLNZTVsyA%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Summer Tanager - Old South Road
10:30 AM this morning, DFO trip had a singing 1st year male? summer tanager on old South Road, Boulder County, just SW of Lyons. Beautiful mottled bird, all yellow below, with a red/orange breast and a splash of red on his belly. it was in the cottonwoods north of the road, at the west end of the big corral on the south side. Not as far west as the house W of the corral. There was a Virginia's Warbler working in the brush on the south side of the corral at the same spot. Raymond Davis - Lyons -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAGiNt0ARkthhwr75_qTmfdmvwAYAyitMcX7dfUWT%2BJOyncG%3D1Q%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Is this a Chukar?
Seen in my neighbor's yard in Frederick. It's been hanging around for at least a week. Kristen -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAAfO0f9TQnvseuQMA_tpEkvWdf0%3Ddp1xGpRD5R40VD2qBbXY0A%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Pinyon Jays - Larimer County (Lyons)
In response to many requests, I'll host an open deck to view pinyon jays (hopefully) on Saturday morning Oct 9... 7:30am to noonish. I've been seeing 3-5 pinyon jays daily for about a month now. The water and feeders usually produce plenty of other stuff to look at while you're waiting. >From Lyons, go 2.3 miles NW towards Estes on Hwy 36 past the Stone Mtn. Lodge. as you see the arched bridge over the river, turn RIGHT on CR71N and go north. take CR71N north 1.4 miles to the first left. Take Colard Lane 0.9 miles west - we're at 938 Colard Lane. 303-823-5332, but cell phones may not work up here. Painted tree at the bottom of the driveway. Plenty of parking up the driveway...do NOT park on the road. davis -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAGiNt0Ck%2BX%3D_9EDV0TmTeu64-%3Dy9bPoFe6OK7L30ArrTyKYimw%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Bird identification
Hi all! A friend of mine sent me this picture and I can't figure out what species I'm looking at. My first thought was common crane because of the colors on the wings but they don't normally live around here, do they? Perhaps it got caught up with some sandhill cranes? Any ideas are appreciated! Thanks! Kristen -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAAfO0f8o%3Dxx5Oj-m9AnPaTEacqVNkYpp_U1tR3J_WG%2BBnsG0yw%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Bird Names
In the 1983 James Lane Birder's Guide to the Rio Grande Valley, he posits that the name changing is some really just some sort of game with points, such as 1 pt for just adding Northern, or changing American to Common etc. up to 5 points for a split (1 previous bird into 2 separate specie) 7 points for a confusing name that sounds like another (Yellow-throats anyone?) AND my favorite 10 points for a name longer than the bird itself, NORTHERN BEARDLESS TYRANNULET! Davis -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAGiNt0Cou83QN2tU1Bqi1K%3DqDXdops-OFpUdv-4w2ULvykEc%2Bg%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] continuing Long-billed Curlews - SE of Longmont
Counted 83, probably 100 +, about 200 yds south of Pipit Rd, just east of County Line Rd. davis -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAGiNt0DAO9xoxz6W8NW0iJH_GoTy007q8ofuc3qfP_5tZg2eTQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] mountain bluebird - Larimer County
much to my dismay, as I haven't cleaned out my 58 birdhouses yet, my neighbor 2 miles west at about 7,000 ft., had a male mountain bluebird on Friday, Feb 26. Raymond Davis... at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons -- -- 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 * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate --- 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/CAGiNt0Cmqsrg%3DemR3qr6tL%3DhCPchPtpg8%2BxtcBWVgwMLuUydew%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] one more meadowlark note
I usually have a meadowlark in my little meadow here in the foothills at 6,000 ft. in the summer. Have never heard or seen one except for the warm 4-5 months, so I suspect they altitudinally migrate down to the plains at least. Weirdly this year... we've had 2-3 Clark's Nutcrackers for 2-3 months now. Previous records in 20 years here have been 3 individuals, all for 1 day in various Septembers. Could it be my peanut feeder? davis - Larimer County, 5 miles NW of Lyons -- 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/CAGiNt0C%3DQ-EJM_vSbvyRYS9MGMVjVg2Dtpg1%3D%3Dxykwt3tKjKVQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Clarks Nutcrackers at 6000 ft.
For about 3.5 weeks, I've had 2-4 Clark's Nutcrackers hanging around (I feed peanuts). I have, in 20 years, seen singles for 1 day here in various Septembers, but never had an extended multi-visit. I have NOT noticed unusual other montaine birds; juncos and red-breasted nuthatches have shown up, but i expect them in Sept. Did have a bear a week ago. Also, Friday, 10/2, while playing golf in Fort Lupton, we had 7 or 8 flocks of sandhill cranes, mostly circling to gain altitude, between 11 and 12:15. Probably 450 total individuals. Always a great sound to hear unexpectedly. davis - at 6,000 ft. in very southern Larimer County, 5 mi NW of Lyons. -- 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/CAGiNt0CN6%2BKQ%3DUq1qwnZovNUfpTJxZVmkpy7POgLDwkiftBcZQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] 4 Corvid morning in south Larimer County
Unusual mix of corvids at my house this morning. NOT Magpie, Crow, Raven, or Blue Jay. I'm at 6,000 ft, in open ponderosa (definitely NOT pinyon-juniper), 18 miles N of Boulder, and got pinyon jay, scrub jay, Steller's (the usual) jay, and a Clark's Nutcracker this morning. Hint. they all like peanuts. We did hear a blue jay a week ago; we see one 4-6 times a year. Hummingbirds are really thinning out. Down from feeding 1.5 quarts of sugar water a day, to about an eighth of that. Davis Lyons, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGiNt0Dtk24vQQyHHL3nSFeT9Q8pvxnf8N7M-9UiwuFQna%3D3%3DQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] bird song quiz from Waneka Lake
I have no idea, but I like the icterid theme, so I'll go with Orchard Oriole, which I've never heard. Davis, Lyons -- 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/CAGiNt0DkuBm3_dbRtBjM_vdumwgmS9DFx5i-VTfjwd14pKCFdA%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] crossbill bill crossing
I read somewhere years ago that the young crossbills bills cross at about 3 weeks, and they can cross either left or right, with no apparent reason (just like humans left-right handedness?) Davis. in Larimer County with only 15 Cassin's Finches. -- 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/CAGiNt0DEXHc8mUkOBCjgJRLJb-pKxaVF0JJVkA2VjQE9r8HMpQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Red-breasted nuthatches
Just a little interesting piece (hopefully). I have a 14 foot stump of a huge ponderosa next to my deck. While putting an eye-ring in the top for canopy stretching, i thought hey... let's drill a hole. So I drilled out a 1.4 inch hole about 5 inches from the top, then used a coupla drill bits to try to hollow out a nesting cavity. Ended up with a cavity about the size of my (large) fist, but 1/3 full of tendrils and wood tufts. Anyhow, 2 days later, I'm out on the deck and hear a red-breasted nuthatch YANKing nearby. They have been around all winter (more than usual). I and my dog move away from the tree stump, and immediately 2 red-breasted nuthatches come in and start trying to remove sawdust and chips from the hole.They've been at it most of the day. Don't know if they will nest (it is only 5 feet from the deck), but pretty cool!! I don't believe I've ever had them nest in one of my 58 birdboxes, or anywhere on the property. I know Steve Bouricius used to have luck with red-breasted nuthatches nesting about 15 feet up where he would top a tree, and then make a nesting cavity out of a 1 foot chuck of the trunk, which he would then remount on top of the tall stump. Stay safe all. Davis4 mi NW of Lyons at 6,000 ft in open Ponderosa and rocks. -- 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/CAGiNt0AL%3DUr9z86gKvWNEnxVJC6x9ax57LWY%3DhdO9Yf6rmFDpw%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Cassin's Finches... Larimer County
Was hoping to get some overflow of the Estes Park Rosy Finches, but instead got 30+ Cassin's Finches. Reasonable consolation prize. Davis - at 6,000 ft. 4 mi NW of Lyons -- 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/CAGiNt0DD-Fr8qmDfafZt_OUbJ5KXoTij96yjEQaqHBEmgueM4g%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] not quite nesting birds
While cleaning out some of my 57 birdhouses (hey, I'm retired!), I opened up a bluebird box 6 feet up a tree trunk, and found 5 young chipmunks... very active, and about 75% adult sized. Who knew they would breed in March!! davis - 4 miles NW of Lyons at 6,000 ft. -- 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/CAGiNt0AQjucmWXLyGVf8sQq9kj5CT-oWSaRBp0AAF2SvyXhizg%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] pine grosbeak - Larimer County
Not particularly rare, but a new property bird for me in Spring Gulch, NW of Lyons. Now up to 135 species, and about 27 inches of snow. Other visitors: Cassin's Finch (at least 5), House Finch, Juncos galore, Red-shafted Flicker, American Goldfinch, Steller's Jay, Black-billed Magpie, and an unseen raptor that keeps chasing everyone off, but I haven't seen it. Also no sign of rosy finches, although they often blow down here when Estes Park gets dumped on. Raymond Davis - at 6,000 feet 4 miles NW of Lyons (just barely in Larimer County) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGiNt0B1VtpN%3DZGtpfYbkgyHvUQK_Ns%3DT%2BvL-mx2MgmJ3kTJfQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] possible sandhill crane 1:50 pm near Lyons
Not quite positive, but just heard a couple of calls up high (very faint) while shoveling a trace of snow. Heading south, I believe.Would be quite late, I think. Be interested to see if anyone in Golden hears them about 2:15 ish.I'm 4 miles NW of Lyons, just a hill west of the front range. Rayond Davis -- 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/CAGiNt0DBjGagG7tz-LtOP%2BOdLV5tTn8ptW438dz-72p9OMuizA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] southern Larimer County
At my place, at 6,000 ft. 4 miles NW of Lyons, just had sandhill cranes fly over.Heard them, but did not spot them to count. Pinyon jay flock is unreliable but almost daily; also have had 7 turkeys coming by most days. Been hearing multiple Townsend Solitaires most every day. Raymond Davis -- 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/CAGiNt0DQqEaX8dA-sM_u408y4R514qf30Uz2gJG8KT9%3Dqfb0Og%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pella Crossing, Hygiene, Boulder County
Boulder Audubon trip this morning. 1 continuing Glossy Ibis (first pond SE of parking) 3 male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (back by heron rookery) 14 Cedar Waxwings (ditto) no other warblers seen except multiple yellows. Raymond Davis - Lyons -- 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/CAGiNt0BJqFrbRUJ0yEYkCKeX5VL%3DQO_BVMMPR4N0DWS_a0uytg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Baby killdeer in April!
On 4/29, we saw 3 killdeer chicks feeding with their parents off Hygiene Road where people park to look north at the Bald Eagle nest (2 adults present).Killdeer chicks are precocial, so may have been hatched that morning, but, man, seems early to me. Northern Boulder County, for those scoring at home. Raymond Davis above Lyons -- 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/CAGiNt0Awb4BnsugnYJLUV5SRVREV3%2BwoiwV4UiUUzK%2BYKv6gGA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Breeding Black-chinned Hummers in south Larimer County
Some University of Wyoming researchers (wildlife genomics) banded hummingbirds at my place last night and this morning (6/15). They banded 27 broad-tailed hummers, 3 males, and 24 females, of which 6 were pregnant. They also banded 2 black-chinned females, both of which were VERY pregnant. I'm right on the Boulder County edge of Larimer County, at 6,000 feet in open ponderosa pine. I'm up to 50 birdhouses on my property now, counting platforms (one of which has nesting Cordilleran Flycatcher.) Pinyon jays here most days, but unreliable. Davis 4 miles NW of Lyons -- 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/CAGiNt0CocEkO8UzvUQP6Vw8%2BGNpbu2W0SHVK23AgY_5oKjdE_Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] interesting Townsend's Solitaire behavior - Larimer County
Coming up the driveway to my house at 6,000 ft in the foothills NW of Lyons, about noon. I stopped because a solitaire was sitting in the middle of the dirt driveway.I pulled up within about 10 feet, and got out to see if it was injured.It flew off, and was apparently fine. Next to where the solitaire was sitting was an apparently dead large spider (Giant Wolf Spider maybe). When I pulled the car around the spider so my wife could see it, it ran off, apparently also fine. I found it quite odd that a solitaire would try to eat an arachnid that large (big enough that I thought Tarantula at first).Or maybe they were just talking! J It's also possible that the spider was playing Dead, as it did not move while I spooked off the solitaire. Other local news, along with Magpies, Steller's and Pinyon Jays, and occasional Scrub Jay, last week I had 2 Blue Jays and 3 Clark's Nutcrackers here. I'm guessing Blue Jay and Clark's Nutcracker aren't often seen Near each other. Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons -- 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/003001d2200b%2415d586d0%2441809470%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] 4 hummer day, south Larimer County
Had nice males of all four of the non-rare hummingbirds today at the feeders. 1 red crossbill hanging around. Plumbeous Vireo calling to the north. Pinyon jays somewhat unreliable, but usually daily. Plus the usual suspects. Have not seen a rattlesnake since the DFO trip up here. J Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft.; 4 miles NW of Lyons -- 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/002201d1dd4a%24655b0f80%2430112e80%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gray-headed junco 6,000 ft. Larimer County 7/26
Seems a bit early for our local (red superman cape) breeding juncos to come down out Of the mountains.1 seen briefly at the water feature. I’ve had them winter until May 30th before, but I think this is my first July sighting. Had a western tanager and female black-headed grosbeak sitting side by side waiting A turn at the suet (house finch was camped out on it). Nice picture that I didn’t get! Seems a poor year for calliope hummers; maybe a plethora of wildflowers means they Aren’t at the (my) feeders? I’ve only seen 1 or two. Red crossbills have been daily here for 3 months; pinyon jays not seen much, so NOT Very reliable currently. Hairy woodpecker family is a real hoot; the youngsters will Do almost anything (land on a vertical ½ in metal pole and stay there for 3 minutes looking Around, etc. Don’t know what they will do for fun when I take the hummingbird feeders Down, as they pop off 3-5 yellow flowers daily. d Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons – Larimer 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/01d0c813%2430bc3940%249234abc0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Adams County Dunlin and Amer. Pipet
Birders: On our S. Platte duck walk (hard on the knees to do that for miles), we had a Dunlin and a Amer. Pipet at the S. Platte Bridge on McKay Rd (about 9300 N) north of 88th St. The Dunlin last seen flying hard upstream (SW) but was actively flying around sand bars and low water spots for a while. We did NOT see any Barrow's Goldeneye or any Mergansers, but did see a female N. Harrier. Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons -- 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/001e01d053a8%2422b9afb0%24682d0f10%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] pinyon jays northern pygmy owl - above Lyons
Birders: Have heard a pygmy owl calling in the evenings twice in the last 5 days. We have About 3 inches of snow, which may quiet the bird down as the realization of the Lack of spring sets in. Have not seen it yet. Pinyon jays (12-18) have been around the feeders the last 5 days, but unreliable, of Course.Plus the usual suspects, pygmy and white-breasted nuthatches, both Chickadees, pine siskins and American Goldfinches, Steller's Jays, BB Magpies, Hairy woodpecker, house and Cassin's finches, and usually 4-5 kinds of juncos. Depressed to hear that tree swallows and bluebirds are being seen already, as I haven't cleaned out my 35 bird boxes yet!! If anyone wants to come by, especially for the pinyon jays which are probably 70 miles from good pinyon/juniper habitat and have been local for at least 24 Years, give me a call.Birders always welcome. Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons 303-823-5332 -- 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/002201d04a09%24808d2840%2481a778c0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lewis's woodpecker in Arapahoe County
While golfing today at Broken Tee, in Englewood, we spotted a Lewis's Woodpecker flying Around and landing in dead cottonwoods. It was about 1/2 miles north of Oxford Rd, along The S. Platte River between Federal and Sante Fe. There is a creek path along there for the General public, which should get you very near where we saw it.To be specific, it was At the 8th hole teebox, on the west side of the river (northish part of the golf course). d Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons (have not seen a Lewis's here for 2-3 years) -- 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/003201cfd6c7%240f4156d0%242dc40470%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common Nighthawk distraction display
Spooked up a nesting common nighthawk (2 chicks) on my north slope, he/she flew downslope 30 yards, And fluttered around with mouth wide open.I backed off immediately, but then snuck back above and peered Down and spotted the two chicks. Some broken egg shells nearby (bad housekeeping?), and the 'nest' was just A random spot in the tree litter, about 3 feet from the base of an open ponderosa pine. 3 species of hummers around currently (Black-chinned is tough here), and red crossbills, as well as the usual Foothills birds (including hairy woodpeckers who think they are hummingbirds). Call if you want to come by and sit on the deck; I'm retired, so usually home. Raymond Davis - 303-823-5332at 6,000 ft. 4 miles NW of Lyons -- 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/002f01cfa4a0%2444c35b90%24ce4a12b0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] N Boulder, S Larimer county spottings
While scouting for my DFO trip around Lyons this upcoming Sunday, I found the following . (scan for bold, for the more interesting stuff ) 5 Western Grebe 45 Great Blue Heron (Crane Hollow Road rookery) 25 Canada Goose 4 Mallard 2 Redhead 2 Common Merganser 2 Osprey (nest) 2 Red-tailed Hawk (nest on Old South Rd) 2 Swainson's Hawk 1 Golden Eagle (soaring over Lyons) 3 American Kestrel 4 Killdeer 3 Spotted Sandpiper 4 Eurasian Collared Dove 14 Rock Pigeon 35 Mourning Dove 3 Common Poorwill (heard nightly at my place) 12 Broad-tailed Hummingbird 2 Hairy Woodpecker (feeding my suet to her nestlings, I think) 3 Northern Flicker 3 Western Wood-Pewee 2 Cordilleran Flycatcher 1 Say's Phoebe 2 Western Kingbird 3 Eastern Kingbird 6 Tree Swallow (nesting) 12 Violet-Green Swallow (nesting) 35 Bank Swallow 3 Barn Swallow 5 Steller's Jay 2 Blue Jay 1 Scrub Jay 15 Pinyon Jay (my feeders) 1 Clark's Nutcracker (at my place, 6,000 ft, in late May!) 3 Black-billed Magpie 2 American Crow 6 Common Raven (apparently 4 fledged out of nest north of me on 4/27) 2 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Mountain Chickadee 2 White-breasted Nuthatch (nesting) 5 Pygmy Nuthatch 6 House Wren (nesting) 2 Western Bluebird (nesting, I believe) 2 Mountain Bluebird 5 American Robin 2 Gray Catbird 14 European Starling 1 Plumbeous Vireo (calling north of me) 1 Red-eyed Vireo (singing on old South Road on 4/27) 12 Yellow Warbler 1 Yellow-breasted Chat (heard at Lyons Cemetary) 3 Western Tanager 3 Black-headed Grosbeak 2 Lazuli Bunting 18 Spotted Towhee 2 Chipping Sparrow 2 Lark Sparrow 3 Savannah Sparrow 1 White-crowned Sparrow 5 Bobolink (including a female, in 3 fields near McCall Lake on Hwy 66) 25 Red-winged Blackbird 5 Western Meadowlark 3 Yellow-headed Blackbird 10 Brewer's Blackbird 3 Common Grackle 4 Brown-headed Cowbird 4 Bullock's Oriole 3 Cassin's Finch 6 House Finch 17 Red Crossbill (Type 2 Ponderosa pine?, hanging at my place) 24 Pine Siskin 15 Lesser Goldfinch 8 American Goldfinch Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons (in Larimer County by a nose) -- 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/000301cf7bbb%248b7364d0%24a25a2e70%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pinyon Jays on the front range
The small flock of Pinyon Jays that have visited my feeders for 13 years is somewhat reliable these days, Along with Pygmy and White-breasted Nuthatch, Mountain Chickadee, Steller's Jay, Black-billed Magpie, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Hairy Woodpecker, and 4 races of Junco (have not seen White-winged lately). Clark's Nutcracker is casual (I hear one most days), as well as Common Raven. Have not heard pygmy owl (often do in Feb and/or March), and it's 80 days early for Mountain Bluebird! Call first if you want pinyon jay on your Boulder County, Larimer County, 2013, or 2014 list.. My property is In Larimer County, but my south fence line (50 yards south of the feeders) is Boulder County. O, a 2-fer! I'll be home for the holidays. Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. 4 mi. NW of Lyons 303-823-5332 Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood. -- 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/01cf01f8%24e33bfbb0%24a9b3f310%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Corvidallooza and late hummer
Interesting mix of corvids today - Oct. 4th 11-12 Pinyon Jays 2-3 Clark's Nutcrackers As well as 5-6 Steller's Jay 1 BB Magpie 28-30 American Crow Also 3 Audubon's Warblers 10 House Finch 2 Spotted Towhee 1 hummingbird (probably Broad-Tailed, although I only had a poor look). 1 Lesser Goldfinch 1 Downy Woodpecker Update on Lyons area birding spots impacted by the flooding: -Old South St. Vrain Road, off Hwy 7, looks okay, although the vegetation will be scoured away in the lowest areas. Road is passable, but only for Lyons residents. -Two ponds south of the new McConnell Bridge to the high school (common merganers nest there) are both gone.the St. Vrain river is now running through there, and NOT under the bridge, which looks fine. -Pella Crossing looks torn up. the outhouse by the main parking lot is now tipped into a 15 foot deep washout. -Hwy 36 to Estes and Hwy 7 to Allenspark are completely impassable, we can get to Spring Gulch via Apple Valley Rd, which is pretty good. -Downtown Lyons looks okay (just now getting power back, no water or sewer), but all areas down by the river have been changed quite a bit; I heard 76 houses are gone/destroyed. Both St. Vrain rivers have changed their paths.the City of Lyons is attempting to get permission to reroute them back.not sure how that process works. Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons in open Ponderosa -- 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/000601cec12b%244743c020%24d5cb4060%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Clark's Nutcrackers at 6,000 ft.
The other morning, I thought I heard a Nutcracker noise, and sure enough, today I had 3 hanging around, Working at Ponderosa Pine cones (until they spotted peanuts being eaten by Steller's Jays, at which time They started guarding the platform feeder.) I've seen 3-4 single individuals here over the last 14 years, two of Which were August 2001 and Sept 2000. Was curious if anyone else is seeing them this low in elevation and wondering if beetle kill in the Lodgepole pines up in RMNP might be partly the answer? Or maybe they just wander in the late summer? Still have plenty of 3 species of hummingbirds, although no full plumaged Calliope or Rufous males. Had a Black-chinned 2 weeks ago (John Vanderpoel spotted it on a hummingbird workshop trip for Boulder Audubon), But have not spotted one since. Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons - south boundary of Larimer 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/000c01ce9e24%24bb355950%2431a00bf0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Hummers in southern Larimer County
After a relative paucity of hummingbirds this year (only 4-6 Broad-tails apparently breeding Near here and using the feeders), today I counted 5 male Rufous and 3 male Calliope at the feeders, Along with 10-12 Broad-tailed. Have NOT had the local pinyon jays for the last week, after they were fairly reliable through the end Of June.Unpredictable, really. Common poorwills are common up here, but the other night I could hear 5 individuals from the House. Basically S, SW, NW, N, and E (rocks in all directions, of course), Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood. -- 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/000f01ce80d8%24bc0a0e70%24341e2b50%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] BBC field trip to Lyons area
Boulder Bird Club trip to Lyons area Sat morn.. Not much unusual, but did NOT see.Cordilleran Flycatcher, House Sparrow, Golden Eagle (all usual Lyons late May sure things). 3 pinyon jays daily around the house (Larimer County by 50 yards), along with 50 pine siskins!! Someone left a pair of big sunglasses..call me Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons 303-823-5332 -- 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/01ce598c%24cb273180%2461759480%24%40net?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Broad-tailed hummer and Chipping Sparrow - south Larimer County
After briefly hearing a male broad-tailed hummingbird on April 12 or 13, I put up a feeder.. It promptly froze and had 5-6 inches of snow on it, with the 16 we got up here. I thawed it out and refilled it on 4-19, and saw a female hummingbird visit it on 4-21.As usual, the local hairy woodpeckers come in and pry the yellow 'flower' Pieces out of the hummingbird feeder so it can lap up the sugar water. I guess their Bills are larger than the hummingbirds' J. 2 or more Chipping sparrows showed up yesterday, I think. Still have at least 15-20 migrant juncos (Not the red superman cape type that breed in Colorado, although I have 7-10 of those also). Lost one yesterday to a male Cooper's, I think. Have not seen a white-winged Junco for 2 weeks. No sign of the common redpoll since Saturday. The 'usuals' are around..Pine Siskins, Cassin's finch, Black-capped and Mountain chickadees, Wild Turkeys, Eurasion Collared Dove, Magpie, Steller's Jay, White-breasted and Pygmy Nuthatches, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Western and Mountain Bluebirds, Common Flicker, Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, American Robin .. Rock and Abert's squirrel, Elk and Mule Deer No sign of any swallows, or Lesser Goldfinch yet. I usually get 2 pair Tree, and 4-5 pair of Violet-green swallows in my boxes, so expect them shortly. Pinyon jays are unreliable.usually heard or seen daily, but don't count on it. Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. 4 miles NW of Lyons 303-823-5332 birders welcome, but Call first. I'm retired and bored (will do anything to avoid housework), so come on up. -- 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] Late redpoll far south Larimer County
Single female common redpoll at the feeder today (4/20), in with siskins. Turkeys are seen almost daily.. After not for years. Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. 4 miles NW of Lyons 303-823-5332 -- 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] Turkeys near Lyons
Finally…. After years of counting Wild Turkey provisionally on my property list (I had a 20-year old picture of turkeys on the east deck when my in-laws lived here), we had 6 turkeys visit today… Apparently 2 males, each with 2 hens loosely attached. ‘Official’ Davis property list at 938 Colard….. 132 species. Not bad for dry open ponderosa at 6,000 feet, With no deciduous trees to speak of, and ¾ mile from the nearest open water. So the property list is weak on ducks, warblers, gulls, shorebirds, grebes, and anything pelagic, like albatross. (I do have Belted Kingfisher, but don’t expect to see American Dipper here!!!) Also today… 16 American Goldfinches and 2 Pine Siskins, no sign of redpolls. Plus the usual suspects. (did not hear the pinyon jays today) d Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons 303-823-5332 call if you want to come up birding, but don’t count on the turkeys. -- 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] redpolls in southern Larimer County
For those tracking lateness of the redpoll invasion... had 5 males today, along with 4 Cassin's finch (3m), 5-6 Pinyon jays, 2 pair of western bluebirds, and a pair of mountain bluebirds (bb's checking boxes). Also a flyby bald eagle and sharp-shinned hawk. d Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood. -- 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] south Larimer county feeders
After having 7-8 pinyon jays come by several times a day on Sat, Sun and Monday, did not see them yet today. Did see 3 pine siskins, 3 Cassin's finch, and the usual suspects (listed below). Nice little snowfall, hardly anything accumulating. 2 Hairy woodpeckers 1 Downy W.. 6 House finches 1 American goldfinch (maybe, bad look) 19 robins (not so usual) 1 flicker 7 Pygmy Nuthatches 2 white-breasted N.. 10-12 juncos, did not see a white-winged. 2 Eurasian-Collared Doves 5 Steller's Jay 2-3 Magpies 3 Mountain Chickadees 1 each black and gray/white Abert's Squirrel 3 chipmunk (Colorado?) Mountain Bluebirds yesterday, did not see them today Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons I'll be home most of the week (heck, most of my life since I'm retired) if you would like to come up and bird, call 303-823-5332. I'm on the Boulder/Larimer County line, 4 miles from Lyons towards Estes Park. -- 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] south Larimer County - bluebirds are in
Heard and saw 3-4 mountain bluebirds (only saw males) today.While cleaning out my 35 birdhouses, I observed That bluebirds will nest in ANY kind of box. from a large (designed for hairy woodpecker) box with a 2.5 inch hole on a dead tree, To a long (hollow branch like) 4x4x16 box with a 2.5 inch hole on the end (trying to get pygmy owls). With the snow cover gone, and the weather warmer, I no longer have 30 redpolls and 40 siskins.. Just 2-3 redpolls, And 5-8 siskins today. Hairy woodpeckers courting with a flicker-like wicca-wicca-wicca. Pygmy nuthatches noisier than usual, don't Know what that means. White-breasted nuthatches already checking out their usual box (found an old egg in it From last year). d Davis - at 6,000 ft., 4 miles NW of Lyons -- 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] Redpolls in south Larimer County
With 1 inch of snow, all of a sudden I have 25 Common Redpolls at my thistle feeder. Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. 4 miles NW of Lyons -- 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] Redpoll at feeder finally - South Larimer County
Female common redpoll at the thistle feeder and birdbath today. Extreme south Larimer County in the foothills. Other visitors (the usual) Pygmy (5) and White-breasted (2) nuthatch, Black-capped (1) and Mountain (1) chickadee, Downy (2) and Hairy (3) Woodpecker, (brief look at a tannish bellied individual (Pacific race Hairy?), definitely not the local pair) Steller's (6) and Pinyon (12) Jay Black-billed Magpie (3) Pine Siskin (10) Common Redpoll (1 female, nice plumage) American Goldfinch (3) House finch (3) Common Flicker, orange-shafted (1) Juncos (25, mostly slate-colored, no white-winged) Great Horned Owl pair (2) calling most nights. Raymond Davis - at 6,000 ft. 4 miles NW of Lyons Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood. -- 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] fall - gotta love it
Yesterday late afternoon, had a Broad-tailed Hummer at the feeder while hearing an elk bugle somewhere out To the south.I did not expect those two occurrences on the same day! Juncos and white-crowned sparrows have replaced chipping sparrows and house wrens at my place. d Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood. -- 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] Yellowstone, Wyoming - Harlequin Ducks
NOT Colorado, but On 9/2 there were 8 juve/non-breeding type Harlequin Ducks on the Hardy Rapids of the Yellowstone River in the park. As this Is probably the closest place to see one to Colorado, I thought it worth posting. I saw my 'life' Harlequin there in 1983. Also, 7 Trumpeter Swans in the Jackson area. d Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood. -- 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] Sandhill Cranes Boulder County (with a question)
Sunday, about 10 AM, on a field trip near Lyons, 17 of us saw 2 sandhill cranes circling high overhead 1 mile east of Hwy 36 between Boulder and Lyons, on Hygiene Rd. While both birds were obviously cranes, and almost certainly Sandhill Cranes, one bird was at least 35% LARGER than the other. I understand there are maybe 6 different subspecies of Lesser Sandhill Crane, and then, of course, Greater Sandhill Crane, but I found nothing in the literature that would account for the HUGE size difference. I would estimate that the smaller bird was at least 15 inches shorter than the larger, and probably had a wingspan of at least 12 inches less. The birds were circling around, as if interested in coming down, so be alert out there! Any explanations from the birding masters out there? Thanks Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons -- 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] Bobolinks - northern Boulder County
At least 2 male bobolinks have returned to the usual field south of Hwy 66 between Longmont And Lyons. Birds are distant to the south end of large grass field, about ½ mile west of McCall Lake (with the ‘Big Bob Farmer’ statue). Scan the fence lines and watch for flight. Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons -- 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] southern Larimer county
I've been in SE Texas, so this may be a lame, 'old-news' kinda post but Broad-tailed hummingbird on 4-14, then not seen again until today House Wren calling loudly today Western and Mountain bluebirds been here a while, actively checking out houses. American Kestrel pair making a lot of noise, but probably will refuse the box again! Say's Phoebe calling repeated.I have 2 eave shelves up.maybe I can induce them again. Somebody Is putting grasses in one, but probably House Finch. Columbia silkmoth (pair?) apparently joined at the 'hip' all morning outside my den window. Pretty guys - 5.5-6 inch wingspan Plus the usual suspects, Hairy and Downy, Amer. Goldfinch, both chickadees, Pygmy and WB Nuthatches, Stellers and occasional Pinyon Jays (especially when I put out peanuts). Calling robin sounded speedy, but Did not turn out to be a Black-headed Grosbeak. Chipping Sparrows arrived yesterday, I think. Mourning, Eurasian-Collared, and Rock Doves. No sign of my usual nesting tree and violet green swallows, or Black-Headed Grosbeak, Lesser Goldfinch, Or Lazuli Bunting. YET Lyons area field trip on Mother's Day - May 13th. Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood. -- 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] Slight misprint in CFO convention brochure
Under REGISTRATION, on page 3. it talks about Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19. As correct on the COVER, it's really Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18. Be sure to reserve the correct dates, and see you there. Davis - at 6,000 ft. NW of Lyons Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. Margaret Atwood. -- 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] Common Merganser young - Lyons
For those that like cute little tykes: There are 3 Common Merganser females and 12 chicks floating around in the pond that goes under the road to the High School in Lyons. Surprisingly, even with new kayaking courses nearby, and a canoe on the lake most of the time, they have managed to breed there Again this year. From the Diamond Shamrock gas station on the east end of Lyons, just 1/3 mile west of the intersection of 36 and 66, it is the First major road south across the creek, and the pond is immediately there. There is an American Dipper nest under the creek bridge, but Haven't seen them with the water up so high.1 miles straight west, in Meadow Park, a golden eagle is nesting up on the face of The south cliff; at least 1 chick, although I haven't looked for it in a while. BTW, we've had a blondish Black Bear up in our neighborhood for the last week or so. And like everyone else, we had a brief (4 min.) visit From a red-headed woodpecker up here in the open Ponderosa a couple of weeks ago. Davis - at 6,000 ft., 4 mi. NW of Lyons -- 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] Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Larimer County
Heard a male whiz by about 10 minutes ago. 1 - filled a feeder hung it. 2 - typed this in. Say's Phoebe showed up this weekend. Pinon jays their usual unpredictable selves, although it helps if I put out peanuts. d Davis at 6,009 ft., 4 miles NW of Lyons, in open Ponderosa Faith is believing what you know ain't so Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[cobirds] Crows over Larimer County
This evening near dusk, about 1,000 American Crows flew west low over my house in about 15 minutes. I've seen 100-150 flying into the mountains from Hwy36 between Lyons and Boulder at dusk before, but this was astounding. Any corvidiphiles out there? .. that have some sense as to: 1 - some kind of evening roost at 7,000 ft. somewhere, or 2 - just a quick spin up to Estes Park before dark, or 3 - what the heck are they doing anyway? Thanks d Davis at 6,009 ft., 4 miles NW of Lyons, in open Ponderosa Faith is believing what you know ain't so Mark Twain -- 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] Broad-tailed hummer in Larimer County on 4/18
Flew through here Saturday 1:00 ish… whipped a feeder up, but no sign of Him.I got nearly 1¼ inches of snow up here. It just rained. d Davis at 6,009 ft., 4 miles NW of Lyons, in open Ponderosa Faith is believing what you know ain't so Mark Twain --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] FOY tree swallow, canyon wren, bear - Larimer County (just barely)
Yesterday 4/15, had a tree swallow checking out the birdhouses, heard a canyon wren, Had golden eagle way overhead, and had a bear come through mid day. In cleaning out the 34 birdhouses I have up, I found unusual nesting material in a new, Slightly larger house than Bluebird, with a 2 in hole (I was hoping for a Hairy) about 9 Feet up on the side of a smallish dead ponderosa. Inside the box was about 1.5 inches of mostly pine needles with some VERY fine grass pieces. I've had tree and violet-green swallows, western and mountain bluebirds, pygmy and white-breasted nuthatches, house wren, kestrel, starling, house sparrow (once), chipmunk, and maybe a black-capped or mountain chickadee, but never seen any use of pine needles before. Any ideas, all you collected wisdom out there? Davis at 6,009 ft., 4 miles NW of Lyons, in open Ponderosa Faith is believing what you know ain't so Mark Twain --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
