[cobirds] February 2024 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
February 2024 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Canada Goose- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 3 Mallard- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 10 Ring-necked Duck- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, M, new sighting for location South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, M Hooded Merganser- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, !F, new sighting for location American Wigeon- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 1M Common Goldeneye- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 10M, 5F South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 9F, 3M South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, a few Common Merganser- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, MF South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, M South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, M Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 2 adults, vocal, courtship? Rough-legged Hawk- Along Hwy. 24 just E of Hartsel, 1, light morph Merlin- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, 1, hunting crossbills, may have also been there on Jan. 31 when Red Crossbill flock was very vocal and agitated Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1, below spillway Downy Woodpecker- 2-5 Northern Flicker- M on 2-9, M on 2-11 Northern Shrike- Manitou Lake on 2-6, along the dam Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1, calling Steller’s Jay- Blue River Trail on 2-18, 1 Clark’s Nutcracker- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 1 South Platte River near Lake George on 2-21, a few Pony Gulch on 2-24, calling South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1 American Crow- Hoosier Pass, flock of about 30 on 2-17 Alma, flock of about 20 on 2-19 American Dipper- Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1, singing below spillway, also on 2-28 South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, 2-21, 2-26, 1, sing Red-breasted Nuthatch- Pony Gulch on 2-24, call White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time Manitou Lake on 2-28 Mountain Chickadee- Illinois Creek Trail, a few on 2-18 Manitou Lake on 2-28, flock of 6 Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1 Dark-eyed Junco- sing on 2-13 Slate-colored- one or two around most of the time Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1 Manitou Lake on 2-28, 4 Pink-sided- small flocks around most of the time Manitou Lake on 2-6, 3 Manitou Lake on 2-13, 10 White-winged- one or two around most of the time Manitou Lake on 2-6, 5 Manitou Lake on 2-28, 10 Oregon- 2-22, 2-25, 2-28 Manitou Lake on 2-13, 1 Red-winged Blackbird- Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4 males, singing, territorial Evening Grosbeak- a few on 2-4 Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time, sing on 2-14 Rosy-Finch A few reports of large flocks in Cripple Creek and Victor Red Crossbill- Manitou Lake on 2-6, two flocks of about 10 Manitou Lake on 2-28, MF House Sparrow- a few around most of the time Mink- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, tracks Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/d6b4a937-422a-4807-8d5d-4b8c3f96223dn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] January 2024 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
January 2024 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Red-tailed Hawk- South Trout Creek, 1-17, pale juvenile seen there often, 2 today, twins Wilson's Snipe- Manitou Lake on 1-13, below spillway, at 7750 feet Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 1-5 and 1-17, M, below spillway, at 7750 feet Manitou Lake on 1-13, below spillway eating small brook trout Steller's Jay- South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, flock of about 6 Clark's Nutcracker- Pikes Peak Highway Gate Area on 1-24, small flock South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, flock of about 20 American Crow- Manitou Lake on 1-17, flock of about 40 White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time Lovell Gulch on 1-23, 5 South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, 1 Mountain Chickadee- Manitou Lake on 1-13, flock of 10 Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 1-13, 2 Swamp Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 1-5, wetlands on S side, elevation 7750 feet, same area one was seen on 10-31 Dark-eyed Junco- Pink-sided- small flocks around most of the time Manitou Lake on 1-5, flock of 15 White-winged- one around most of the time Slate-colored- one or two around most of the time Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1 Oregon- Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1 Evening Grosbeak- Memorial Park in Woodland Park, small flock on 1-13 Pine Siskin- 2 on 1-2, 2 on 1-28, 1-30 Pikes Peak Highway Gate Area on 1-24, small flock House Finch- brief sing on 1-28 Cassin's Finch- small flocks around most of the time Red Crossbill- Manitou Lake on 1-13, flock of 15 South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, noisy flock of about 12 House Sparrow- a few around most of the time Abert's Squirrel- Lovell Gulch on 1-23 Pine Squirrel- South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/f3392c6b-dc68-4eac-a4e7-ceacaf199381n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] December 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
December 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Green-winged Teal- Manitou Lake on 12-12, 2 below spillway Sharp-shinned Hawk- Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16 Cooper’s Hawk- 12-27 Prairie Falcon- Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1, Great Horned Owl- Gate at Pikes Peak Highway on 12-22, being mobbed by crows and Steller’s Jays Northern Shrike- South Trout Creek on 12-19 Blue Jay- Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1 Clark’s Nutcracker- Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5 Mountain Bluebird- Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5, flock of about 6, at about 7750 elevation Townsend’s Solitaire- Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 2 Marsh Wren- Manitou Lake on 12-19 White-breasted Nuthatch- a few around some of the time Lovell Gulch on 12-8, 2 Brown Creeper- Lovell Gulch on 12-13, 2 Spotted Towhee- Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, many Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 12-12, 1, on 12-19, 2 American Tree Sparrow South Trout Creek on 12-12, 1 Fox Sparrow- Garden of the Gods CBC on 12-16, Slate-colored form, 2 in a stand of junipers near a weedy field, Central Garden area, near Parking Lot 4, also relocated by CBC compiler, and another report of one still there on 12-23 Swamp Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 12-12, wetlands on S side, same area where one was seen on 10-31 White-crowned Sparrow- Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, some Dark-eyed Junco- Pink-sided- a few around most of the time Manitou Lake on 12-19, flock of about 8 Slate-colored- a few around most of the time Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5 Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 2 White-winged- a few around most of the time Manitou Lake on 12-19, flock of 6 Oregon- 12-17 Garden of the Gods CBC Central Garden Area on 12-16, 1 Evening Grosbeak- small flock on 12-12 Pine Siskin- 2 on 12-30 Cassin’s Finch- Booger Red Hill Trails on 12-5, flock of 6 Rosy-Finch- Report from Cripple Creek area at about 9500 feet, flock of about 350 that continued all month, sometimes in larger numbers, gathering at bare ground along a plowed dirt road Red Crossbill- small flock on 12-13 Lovell Gulch on 12-8, 2 small flocks House Sparrow- a few around most of the time Abert’s Squirrel- 12-1 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/d26effcc-9063-4953-9ec7-a87a6f972d69n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] November 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and beyond
American Wigeon- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-14, a few Gadwall- Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, a few American Coot- Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, 1 Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14, ad. Northern Harrier- Highands Ranch on 11-23 Belted Kingfisher- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14 Northern Flicker- M on 11-29 Pinyon Jay- Report from S of Florrisant on 11-19, flock of about 12 Clark’s Nutcracker- Pikes Peak Highway on 11-8 South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, a few S of Divide on 11-6, 2 American Robin- Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 11-8 Townsend’s Solitaire- Dome Rock SWA on 11-6 American Dipper- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, 11-14, 2, singing White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time Brown Creeper- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6 White-crowned Sparrow- Fountain Creek Nature Center on 11-18, many, singing Dark-eyed Junco- White-winged- one around most of the time Oregon- a few sightings Pink-sided- a few around most of the time Slate-colored- a few around most of the time Evening Grosbeak- 11-22 South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, small flock Pine Siskin- 11-18 American Goldfinch- 2 on 11-7 Cassin’s Finch- F on 11-9 Rosy-Finch Crystal Reservoir on 11-10, flock of about 25, elevation about 9250 Red Crossbill- 2 on 11-13, a few on 11-28 South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, small flock House Sparrow- a few sightings Abert’s Squirrel- 11-25, 11-27 Pikes Peak Highway on 11-2 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/fe53747b-3d32-47e6-adb4-5702e0dbd236n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] October 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
October 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Wood Duck- South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2F Bufflehead- Manitou Lake on 10-31, F Hooded Merganser- Manitou Lake on 10-31, F Green-winged Teal- Manitou Lake on 10-31, 7 South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2 Gadwall- Manitou Lake on 10-31, 3 Mallard- Manitou Lake on 10-31, 1 Bald Eagle- Crystal Res. on 10-19, adult catching a trout Osprey- Crystal Res.- 10-2, 10-3, 10-8, 10-11 Merlin- 10-2, female prairie form, first yard sighting Lesser Yellowlegs- Manitou Lake, 10-1 Greater Yellowlegs- Manitou Lake on 10-31, vocal flock of about 12 Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 10-21 Manitou Lake on 10-31, male and female, courtship-like behavior, flying around together, even into the Ponderosa Pines, perched close to each other with neck extended upward, or could be family group carousing, there may have been another two kingfishers in area South Trout Creek on 10-31, family group of 4, MF, 2 juvs. Great Horned Owl- 10-8 calling Northern Pygmy-Owl- Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, calling around 10:30 Mourning Dove- Green Mountain Falls on 10-8, 2 Manitou Lake on 10-21 Downy Woodpecker- F on 10-21 Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 10-25, calling Northern Flicker- a few sightings Steller’s Jay- flock of 6 on 10-6 Gray Jay- Glen Cove on 10-21, 10-22, 10-27 Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16 Clark’s Nutcracker- 2 on 10-5, 10-24 Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5 Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-1, 10-2 Manitou Lake on 10-31 Western Bluebird- 5 on 10-4, 2 on 10-5, a few on 10-11, a few on 10-17 South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, small flock Mountain Bluebird- South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, a few American Robin- last seen on 10-24 Crystal Res. on 10-13, a few Townsend’s Solitaire- South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, calling Gray Catbird- 10-6, new species for yard area American Dipper- Manitou Lake on 10-21 South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-2, 10-14 Crystal Res. on 10-8 Pikes Peak Highway Gate area on 10-9, 10-26 White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time Black-capped Chickadee- Manitou Lake on 10-31, 2 Brown Creeper- South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, calling Dome Rock SWA on 10-5 Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16 American Pipit- Manitou Lake on 10-31, 5 European Starling- Manitou Lake on 10-31, 3 flyover Wilson’s Warbler- 10-2 Yellow-rumped Warbler- a few on 10-2, small flock on 10-4, 10-21 Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23 Chipping Sparrow- small flock on 10-4 Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few, on 10-31 a few South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5 Lincoln’s Sparrow- 10-1, 10-2 Swamp Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 10-31, marshy area on south side of lake, new Teller county sighting for me White-crowned Sparrow- a few on 10-2, FOS, 2 FY on 10-23 Manitou Lake on 10-21, small flock Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16 American Tree Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 10-31, a few, FOS South Trout Creek on 10-31, 2 Dark-eyed Junco- Pink-sided- one around most of the time Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few Slate-colored- FOS on 10-4, a few around most of the time White-winged- FOS on 10-30 Manitou Lake on 10-21, FOS Oregon- FOS on 10-6, one around some of the time Red-winged Blackbird- Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few small flocks with a few F Manitou Lake on 10-31, small flocks of males Western Meadowlark- Salt Creek Trail near Fairplay on 10-16, grassy area at around 10,500, with some grasshoppers around Evening Grosbeak- small flock on 10-2, a few on 10-21 Pine Siskin- a few sightings Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, a few Cassin’s Finch- a few sightings of small flocks Red Crossbill- a few sightings of small flocks, 20 on 10-17 Manitou Lake on 10-21, a few Crystal Res. on 10-13, a few South Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, about 12 Along Rampart Range Road on 10-23, a couple small flocks Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 10-25, calling, a few Manitou Lake on 10-31, small flock, with juvs., very vocal House Sparrow- a few sightings Frittilary Butterfly- Dome Rock SWA on 10-5 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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
[cobirds] September 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
September 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Blue-winged Teal- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, 16, eclipse males) Lake George on 9-30, a few Green-winged Teal- Lake George on 9-30, a few Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few Mallard- Manitou Lake on 9-23, males in eclipse Gadwall- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, 8) Lake George on 9-30, many Common Merganser- Lake George on 9-30, MF Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, F with large family of 11 F juvs. Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, 3F Ruddy Duck- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, 2, new species for me for lake and county) American White Pelican Deweese Res. on 9-7 Turkey Vulture- 9-7, 9-12, 9-29 Rainbow Gulch on 9-5 Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6 Colo Spgs on 9-11, 2 Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12 Aspen Valley Ranch on 9-16 Manitou Lake on 9-23 Along Hwy. 24 W of Divide, 2 Florisssant Community Park on 9-23, a few American Coot- Lake George on 9-30, 2 Bald Eagle- Green Mountain Falls, report from early Sept. of adult catching fish at Gazebo Pond Aspen Valley Ranch on 9-16, im. Along Hwy. 24 E of Divide on 9-23, ad. flyover Osprey- W of Divide on 9-13 Swainson’s Hawk- Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, along drive to TH, a few Along CR 175 near Westcliffe on 9-7, 2 dark morph and an im. Manitou Lake on 9-23, caught a fish Sharp-shinned Hawk- Crystal Res. on 9-14 S of Divide on 9-13 Northern Goshawk- Rainbow Gulch on 9-5 Northern Harrier- Report from Florissant area in May Golden Eagle- Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, subadult, Comanche Peak area Merlin- Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, female prairie form at Venable Lakes above 12,000 feet, terrorizing White-crowned Sparrows in the willows Wild Turkey- Reports of large flocks from Cripple Creek Spotted Sandpiper- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, 2) Belted Kingfisher- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, 1) Manitou Lake on 9-23, 2 Mourning Dove- 9-15, 9-18 sing Crystal Res., 9-18 sing Lake George on 9-30, 2 Deweese Res. on 9-7, many Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, driving to TH, many, flock of about 20 Aspen Valley Ranch on 9-16 Manitou Lake on 9-23, juv. Eurasian Collared-Dove- Deweese Res. on 9-7 Lake George Community Park on 9-30, 1 Northern Pygmy-Owl- Report from southwest Teller County, found trapped in a window well and successfully released Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 9-21, 9-1, 9-2. 9-4, 9-8, 9-12, 9-13 Colo Spgs, 9-18 Rainbow Gulch on 9-5 Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2 Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, at about 13,000 Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 9-8 Green Mountain Falls on 9-9 Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12 Rainbow Gulch on 9-21 Callliope Hummingbird- 9-15, 9-21, 9-5, 9-7, 9-8, 9-9 Rainbow Gulch on 9-5 Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12 Rainbow Gulch on 9-21 Rufous Hummingbird- (Manitou Lake on 8-27) Late report from Cripple Creek on 9-27 Downy Woodpecker- F on 9-12, 9-13 Red-naped Sapsucker- Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, drum Green Mountain Falls on 9-9 Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, family, drumming Manitou Lake on 9-23 Williamson’s Sapsucker- 9-15 Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2 Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Pancake Rocks Trail on 9-28, 2 juvs. Hammond’s Flycatcher- Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6 Western Wood-Pewee- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, 6, juvs., brief sing) Rainbow Gulch on 9-5, juvs., sing Eastern Kingbird- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, pair) Barn Swallow- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, juvs., small flo) Northern Rough-winged Swallow- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, a few) Plumbeous Vireo- (Manitou Lake on 8-27, sing) Warbling Vireo- Green Mountain Falls on 9-9 Pinyon Jay- 1 on 9-26, third yard sighting Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, a few flyover, Doug-fir and spruce habitat Black-billed Magpie- Drainage behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 9-12, juvs. S of Divide, flock of about 40 Gray Jay- Putney Gulch on 9-13 Blue Jay- Green Mountain Falls on 9-9 Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-15 Crystal Res., 9-18 Pancake Rocks Trail on 9-28, a few Lake George Community Park on 9-30, a few Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2 Rainbow Gulch on 9-5 Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 9-12 brief sing, 9-19 brief sing, 2 on 9-27 brief sing Rainbow Gulch on 9-5 Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6, sing Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7 Green Mountain Falls on 9-9 Putney Gulch on 9-13, brief sing Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, brief sing Golden-crowned Kinglet- Trails to Comanche Peak and Spring Mountains on 9-6 Middle Taylor Creek on 9-7 Western Bluebird- 9-22, 9-7 (Manitou Lake on 8-27, 2) Lake George Community Park on 9-30, large flock Crystal Res. on 9-14 Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, small flock Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few Florisssant Community Park on 9-23, small flock Mountain Bluebird- Lake George Community Park on 9-30, small flock Big Grouse Mountain Trail in Victor on 9-2, F Trails to Comanche Peak and
[cobirds] August 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
August 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond American White Pelican- South Platte River near Lake George- 8-3, 1 Turkey Vulture- Crystal Res. on 8-30 Bald Eagle- Crystal Res. on 8-30, adult Golden Eagle- Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near summit, subadult Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, pair at summit Osprey- 11 Mile Canyon on 8-2 Swainson’s Hawk- South Park along Hwy. 24 on 8-8 Along Highway 24 E of Antero Junction on 8-3 Sharp-shinned Hawk- Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, calling Northern Goshawk- Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, 2 or 3, juv., calling, also around on 8-29 White-tailed Ptarmigan- Saddle E of Mount Yale at around 12,000, feather on 8-3 Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, feather at about 12,500 Spotted Sandpiper- Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10 Mourning Dove- 8-31 Colo Spgs on 8-28 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, juv. Broad-tailed Hummingbird- Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, above treeline at about 12,000 feet In town of Pine on 8-17 Rufous Hummingbird- 8-2 Callliope Hummingbird- one or two around some of the time Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22 Downy Woodpecker- 8-23 Putney Gulch Trail on 8-29 Red-naped Sapsucker- Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near TH calling Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22 Williamson’s Sapsucker- a few sightings Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22, juv. Cordilleran Flycatcher- last seen 8-2, sing Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, sing Wilkerson Pass, sing on 8-3 Western Wood-Pewee- a few sightings, sing thru 8-23 South Platte River near Lake George, 8-6, sing Mueller State Park Elk Meadow Trail on 8-19, sing Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, sing, on 8-22 some singing Violet-green Swallow- 8-2 Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 8-4 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10 Tree Swallow- South Park on 8-24 Cliff Swallow- South Park on 8-8, 8-3, 8-24 Warbling Vireo- a few sightings, sing thru 8-6 Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, sing Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, brief sing Steller’s Jay- juv. on 8-9 Gray Jay- Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, 8-22 Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17 Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24 Clark’s Nutcracker- 8-25 Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3 Route to Turner Peak on 8-8 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22 Putney Gulch Trail on 8-29 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, brief sing, 8-22 Putney Gulch Trail on 8-29 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, at about 10,250 Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, a few near treeline Mountain Bluebird- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-8, 2 on 8-24 Hermit Thrush- Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, food item, feeding young?, 8-22 American Robin- Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, juvs. Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3, at about 12,000 above treeline Route to Turner Peak on 8-8, at treeline Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, juvs., 8-22 juvs. Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near treeline Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, near treeline Townsend’s Solitaire- Route to Turner Peak on 8-8, at treeline, calling House Wren- Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10 Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, sing a couple times, on 8-22 family of 6 Mountain Chickadee- juvs. Thru 8-23 Route to Turner Peak on 8-8, family group of about 6 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, sing, juvs., 8-22 juvs. Red-breasted Nuthatch- a few sightings Mueller State Park Elk Meadow Trail on 8-19 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-10, 8-22 Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, 8-29 Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, at treeline White-breasted Nuthatch- one around most of the time Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, 8-29 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22 Pygmy Nuthatch- juvs. on 8-15 Brown Creeper- Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3 Route to Turner Peak on 8-8, sing Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16, sing once Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, sang twice Putney Gulch Trail on 8-29 American Pipit- Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, 2 Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, 2 Horned Lark- Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, a few Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, TONS of grasshoppers along trail led to record high count of Horned Larks in alpine for me, about 75 Western Tanager- F anf F juv., feeding, on 8-23, 8-13 Wilson’s Warbler- 8-31 FOS Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17 Route to Pennsylvania Mountain on 8-24, in willows and in stunted pines at and above treeline Yellow-rumped Warbler- a couple sightings Mueller State Park Elk Meadow Trail on 8-19, juvs. Colorado Trail from Silver Creek TH to Avalanche Creek TH on 8-3 Route to Turner Peak on 8-8 Putney Gulch Trail on 8-16 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22 Route to Pennsylvania Mountain
[cobirds] July 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
July 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond American White Pelican- Manitou Lake on 7-1, 20 Great Blue Heron- Manitou Lake on 7-1, about 20 at nearby rookery Virginia Rail- Manitou Lake on 7-1, one calling, second observation at this location Turkey Vulture- 7-14, 7-26 Crystal Res. on 7-30 Bald Eagle- Crystal Res. on 7-2 Osprey- Manitou Lake on 7-1, caught a fish, my first July sighting in Teller County, possible breeding? Swainson’s Hawk- Along Hwy. 24 between Hartsel and Antero Junction on 7-12 American Kestrel- A ranger on Pikes Peak Highway shared a story from September 2020, they found a male kestrel sleeping in the parking lot across from the Glen Cove building, elevation 11,500. Did not appear to be injured, just exhausted, they picked it up and put it in a safe place where it napped for an hour or two then flew away. Dusky Grouse- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, F and juv. near TH Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 7-1 Mourning Dove- a few sightings, sing Along Rampart Road on 7-26 Eurasian Collared-Dove- Band-tailed Pigeon- South of Divide on 7-15, 3 Calliope Hummingbird- local report on 7-18, first “fall” sighting Rufous Hummingbird- local report on 7-14, first “fall” sighting Red-naped Sapsucker- Along Rampart Road on 7-26, food begging calls from nest cavity Williamson’s Sapsucker- M on 7-18, 7-24 Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, call, drum Along Rampart Road on 7-26 Cordilleran Flycatcher- one around most of the time, sing Manitou Lake on 7-1, sing Crystal Res. on 7-2, 7-9, 7-31, sing Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-2, sing Green Mountain Falls on 7-13, 7-18, 7-22, sing Colorado Springs on 7-23, 7-24, sing Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing Dusky Flycather- Manitou Lake on 7-1, one sing, new observation for this location Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing Western Wood-Pewee- Manitou Lake on 7-1, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing Olive-sided Flycatcher- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing at about 11,500 feet near treeline Violet-green Swallow- a couple sightings Manitou Lake on 7-1 South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1 Green Mountain Falls on 7-18, 7-22 Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 7-21 Along Rampart Road on 7-26 Tree Swallow- Manitou Lake on 7-1 Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 7-7, 7-21 Green Mountain Falls on 7-13, 7-18, 7-22 Along Rampart Road on 7-26, fledglings at cavity nest Warbling Vireo- one around some of the time, sing Crystal Res. on 7-2, 7-9, 7-17, 7-31, sing Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-2, sing South of Divide on 7-15, sing Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing, fledglings Gray Jay- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12 Clark’s Nutcracker- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, a few Ruby-crowned Kinglet- South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing, fledlgings Western Bluebird- a couple sightings Townsend’s Solitaire- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing at treeline Along Rampart Road on 7-26, call Hermit Thrush- Crystal Res. on 7-9, 7-20, 7-23, sing Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-2, sing Swainson’s Thrush- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing, near treeline at about 11,500 feet American Robin- Crystal Reservoir, sitting on nest from 7-9, 7-17 feeding young, around 7-23 nest was raided by a predator, likely crows. House Wren- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12 Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing, fledglings, family group of 6 or 7 Rock Wren- Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, sing, at about 12,500 Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing, at about 13,000 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Along Rampart Road on 7-26 White-breasted Nuthatch- a few sightings Green Mountain Falls on 7-22 Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing Brown Creeper- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12 American Pipit- Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, display Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, display Horned Lark- Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6 Western Tanager- sing on 7-14 Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing Along Rampart Road on 7-26, pair, nest distraction display, sing Crystal Res. on 7-23, 7-23, sing Wilson’s Warbler- Route to Squaretop Mountain on 7-6, sing Along Rampart Road on 7-26, one, at about 9500 feet Yellow-rumped Warbler- a few sightings, sing Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, sing Along Rampart Road on 7-26, sing Yellow Warbler- Manitou Lake on 7-1, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 7-1, sing Virginia’s Warbler- Lower Pikes Peak Highway on 7-9, gate area Townsend’s Warbler- Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12 (W of Salida), possible bird singing, heard a few times but faint and distant from trail so can’t be sure, if it was this species perhaps a late
[cobirds] June 2023 Birds- Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
June 2023 Birds- Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season Common Merganser- Crystal Res. on 6-17 Manitou Lake on 6-14 American White Pelican- Manitou Lake on 6-14, 5 Double-crested Cormorant- Manitou Lake on 6-14, 1 Great Blue Heron- Manitou Lake on 6-14, about 12 on nests in rookery near lake Turkey Vulture- 2 flyovers on 6-10, 6-20 Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30 Bald Eagle- Crystal Res. on 6-17 Manitou Lake on 6-14 Swainson’s Hawk- Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, 2 near TH South Park along Hwy. 24 between Hartsel and Antero Junction, rufous morph Northern Goshawk- Report from feeder area on 6017 in Florissant American Kestrel- N of Westcliffe on 6-8 E of Antero Junction along Hwy. 24 on 6-13, 6-29 Spotted Sandpiper- Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10 Crystal Res. on 6-17 California Gull- Crystal Res. on 6-17 Divide area on 6-29, a few flocks of about 100 Manitou Lake on 6-14 Mourning Dove- 6-21, 6-25 Eurasian Collared-Dove- Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3 Common Nighthawk- flyover calling on 6-4, second yard sighting Great Horned Owl- Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30, pellet White-throated Swift- Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22 Red-naped Sapsucker- call on 6-1, drum on 6-6, 6-15, call on 6-25 Crystal Res. On 6-4, 6-17 Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, drumming Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, call Williamson’s Sapsucker- F on 6-6, call on 6-15 Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24 Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-2, call Northern Flicker- 6-27 Cordilleran Flycatcher- one around most of the time, sing Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-6, sing Crystal Res. on 6-4, sing Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing Manitou Lake on 6-14, sing Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing Dusky Flycather- Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing Hammond’s Flycatcher- Swank Trail on 6-22, sing Western Wood-Pewee- 6-14 FOS sing, sing on 6-20, sing on 6-21 Crystal Res. on 6-11, sing Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-6, sing Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 6-13 Manitou Lake on 6-14 Say’s Phoebe- Near Guffey on 6-8, sing Violet-green Swallow- a few on 6-15, 6-27 Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-2 Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8 Manitou Lake on 6-14 Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22 Tree Swallow- Crystal Res. on 6-17 Memorial Park in Woodland Park on 6-2 Manitou Lake on 6-14 Cliff Swallow- South Park on 6-13, 6-29 Barn Swallow- Manitou Lake on 6-14 Plumbeous Vireo- Near Guffey on 6-8, sing Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing Warbling Vireo- one around some of the time, sing Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10, sing Crystal Res., one around most of the time, sing Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing Black-billed Magpie- nesting, feeding young on 6-14 Clark’s Nutcracker- Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8 Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Crystal Res. on 6-17, sing Outlook Ridge Trail at Mueller State Park on 6-24, sing Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing Western Bluebird- a few on 6-15 Mountain Bluebird- South Platte River near Lake George on 6-13 Hermit Thrush- sing on 6-20 Crystal Res. On 6-4, 6-5, sing Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing Swainson’s Thrush- Collegiate West Trail N from Boss Lake TH on 6-13, sing Townsend’s Solitaire- Crystal Res. on 6-6, sing Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30 Gray Catbird- Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing House Wren- one around most of the time, sing Greenway Trail in Colo Spgs on 6-10, sing Crystal Res.- one around most of the time, sing Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch on 6-3, sing Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, sing Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing Rock Wren- Crystal Res.- one around some of the time, sing Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30 Mountain Chickadee- courtship feeding on 6-20 Crystal Res. on 6-18, courtship, nest material Black-capped Chickadee- Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22, sing Red-breasted Nuthatch- Rainbow Trail S form Gibson Creek TH on 6-8, call Palmer Res/Ice Cave Creek/Swank Trail on 6-22 White-breasted Nuthatch- 6-2, 6-6, 6-20, 6-21 Dunes and Cottonwood Trails near Salida on 6-30
[cobirds] April 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
April 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Canada Goose- Manitou Lake on 4-5, 25 Mallard- Manitou Lake on 4-5, 5 Buena Vista Park on 4-20 Bufflehead- Lake George on 4-15, about 60 Ring-necked Duck- Lake George on 4-15, about 20 Northern Shoveler- Lake George on 4-15,about 20 Blue-winged Teal- Manitou Lake on 4-23 Manitou Lake on 4-5, 5M, 3F Green-winged Teal- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, 3 Along Highway 24 near Hartsel on 4-14 Wood Duck- Manitou Lake on 4-5, 1M, new sighting for lake and county, lake still mostly frozen, thawed at edges Gadwall- Pond near Manitou Lake, 4 on 4-22 Common Merganser- Manitou Lake on 4-23 Lake George on 4-15, a few South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21 American White Pelican- Manitou Lake on 4-23, 1, FOS Manitou Lake on 4-23, 4 Great Blue Heron- Manitou Lake on 4-23 Manitou Lake on 4-5, 17 on nests at rookery near lake Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-6 near Divide Along Hwy. 24 W of Hartsel Red-tailed Hawk- Near Red Rocks road and Hwy 24 on 4-1, pair, aerial courtship displays, on carrying a prey item. Along Hwy. 24 E of Hartsel, 2 Swainson’s Hawk- Along Hwy. 24 E of Hartsel, 1, FOS Cooper’s Hawk- Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, near summit Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, 1, adult South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, 2 im. Golden Eagle- Along Highway 24 between Hartsel and Antero Junction, 1 subadult Osprey- Manitou Lake on 4-23 and 4-24, catching fish South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, scolding Bald Eagle South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, 1 Merlin- Manitou Lake on 4-5, 1, new sighting for lake and county American Kestrel- Along Hwy. 24 E of Antero Junction, 2 Northern Pygmy-Owl- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, calling Wild Turkey- County Road 11 near Guffey on 4-1, 4 Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, 3 near trailhead calling Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 4-5 South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, 1M South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21 Mourning Dove- FOS on 4-13, 4-25 sing, 4-27 sing Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, FOS, sing Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 4-29, FOS Highlands Ranch on 4-28, FOS Colorado Springs, 4-29 Downy Woodpecker- M on 4-8, F on 4-11, M on 4-13 Red-naped Sapsucker- FOS call, drum on 4-12, call, drum on 4-13, drum on 4-24 Dome Rock SWA on 4-21 Williamson’s Sapsucker- drum, call on 4-12, call, drum on 4-13, 2 call on 4-24, call, drum on 4-29 Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, 1M, in PJ woodland South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, 2, call South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, drum Say’s Phoebe- Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, FOS, sing Highlands Ranch on 4-28, sing Tree Swallow- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12 Buena Vista Park on 4-20, a few Steller’s Jay- North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14 North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, lots Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay County Road 11 near Guffey on 4-1 Royal Cascade Trail in Canon City on 4-1 Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, a few North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14 Buena Vista Park on 4-20 Pinyon Jay- Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, about 8 North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, about 10 near trailhead Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, a few Clark’s Nutcracker- Midland Hill Trails on 4-20, a few American Crow- Manitou Lake on 4-5, a few, nest building Ruby-crowned Kinglet- North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, 2, FOS, sing Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 2, sing Dome Rock SWA on 4-21, sing, FOS Western Bluebird- Small flock on 4-2, a few sing on 4-3, 2 on 4-24, a few on 4-27, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, a few, calling Mountain Bluebird- County Road 11 near Guffey on 4-1 Townsend’s Solitaire- Royal Cascade Trail route in Canon City on 4-1, sing Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6 American Robin- started singing on 4-3 Canon City on 4-1 Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6, 1 South Platte River near Lake George on 4-12, a few, sing Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 2 South Platte River near Lake George on 4-21, sing Rock Wren- Backbone Trail in Salida on 4-14,, call Royal Cascade Trail in Canon City on 4-1, FOS, sing Canyon Wren- North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, sing American Dipper- Buena Vista Park on 4-20, 1, call, sing Red-breasted Nuthatch- 4-16, 4-21 North Backbone Trailhead Loop hike, Arkansas Hills in Salida on 4-14, 5, territorial calling from
[cobirds] March 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
March 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Canada Goose- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14 Manitou Lake on 3-21, 2 Green-winged Teal- South Trout Creek on 3-21, 6 Mallard- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14 American Wigeon- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, pair, first sighting for me for Park/Teller County Common Goldeneye- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 4F Great Blue Heron- Manitou Lake on 3-21, 4 Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 1 ad., 1 im. South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 1 ad. Great Horned Owl- South Trout Creek on 3-21, pellets with small rodent bones Belted Kingfisher- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14 South Trout Creek on 3-21, 2, male excavating nest cavity South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, M Downy Woodpecker- 3-16, 3-30 Williamson’s Sapsucker- 3-22 FOS Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, FOS, drum South Trout Creek on 3-21, M Northern Flicker- singing on 3-3. 3-28, 3-29, 3-31 Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13 Western Scrub-Jay- Near Guffey CO on 3-13, a few Common Raven- Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, small flock Black-capped Chickadee- 3-10, 3-14 Mountain Chickadee- Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, flock of 4 Western Bluebird- 2 FOS on 3-21, 2 on 3-24 Mountain Bluebird- 3-15 FOS Near Guffey CO on 3-13, a few M Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, flock of 11 South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29 American Robin- M FOS on 3-12 the a few around most of the time, 7 on 3-26 Colorado Springs on 3-4, FOS Highline Canal Trail, Three Pond Park on 3-6 Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, a few, some singing Royal Gorge Park on 3-13 Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20 Manitou Lake on 3-21, 1 Townsend’s Solitaire- Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, call Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20, sing Sage Thrasher- Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, singing FOS American Dipper- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, 3, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2, sing Red-breasted Nuthatch- 3-15 White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7 Lake George Community Park on 3-29 European Starling- Lake George on 3-14 Bohemian Waxwing- Near Wellington Lake on 3-20, at least 50 in pines calling, maybe 100 in area Spotted Towhee- Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7 Canyon Towhee- Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13 American Tree Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 3-1, 8 along dam, some singing South Trout Creek on 3-1, 6, some singing Manitou Lake on 3-21, 3 Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 3-1, 1 South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, sing Manitou Lake on 3-21, a few sing South Trout Creek on 3-21, 2, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, sing Dark-eyed Junco- Gray-headed- about 30 on 3-26, partial albino from 3-20 through 3-31 Dome Rock SWA on 3-14, sing White-winged- a few around most of the time South Trout Creek on 3-21, a few Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, including Rocky Mountain Forms more prevalent later in month Manitou Lake on 3-21, 18 Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few Pink-sided- a few around most of the time Manitou Lake on 3-21, 18 Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few Oregon- a few around most of the time Manitou Lake on 3-21, 2 Lake George Community Park on 3-29, a few Red-winged Blackbird- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-14, sing Manitou Lake on 3-21, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, sing Pine Siskin- 3-15, 2 on 3-22 Sand Canyon Trail on 3-7, 3 House Finch- Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, sing Lake George Community Park on 3-29, sing Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time Red Crossbill- a few around most of the time, 16 on 3-27 Manitou Lake on 3-21, 8 House Sparrow- pair around most of the time Mourning Cloak butterfly- Hogback Open Space in Canon City on 3-13, FOS Pine Squirrel- Rolling Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20 Abert’s Squirrel- Road kill along CR 126 near Kelsey Campground, near Deckers Muskrat- South Trout Creek on 3-21 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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
[cobirds] February 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
February 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Canada Goose- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 10, at 8000 feet Common Goldeneye- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 11, mostly F South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 4M, 1F Common Merganser South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 18, mostly F South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1M Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 2 adults Rough-legged Hawk- Near Divide on 2-22 Along Hwy. 9 between Hartsel and Fairplay, 2, 1 dark morph, 1 light morph Along Highway 24 between Hartsel and Wilkerson Pass on 2-26, 1 light morph Along Highway 24 just east of Wilkerson Pass on 2-26, 1 light morph Wilson’s Snipe- Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1, below spillway, at 7750 feet Belted Kingfisher- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 1M, at 8000 feet Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1, below spillway, at 7750 feet Manitou Lake on 2-6, 1, below spillway South Platte River near Lake George on 2-26, 1M Northern Shrike- Along Hwy. 24 W. of Divide on 2-25, 1 Clark’s Nutcracker- South Trout Creek on 2-13, 1 Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-14, 1 American Crow- Breckenridge on 2-26, flock of about 20 Townsend’s Solitaire- Soda Ridge Trail in Keystone on 2-26, drinking snow melt American Dipper- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-22, 2 Mountain Chickadee- singing on 2-27 Black-capped Chickadee- South Trout Creek on 2-1, 2, at 7750 feet White-breasted Nuthatch- 2-12 Pygmy Nuthatch- South Trout Creek on 2-1, lots Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4 along dam Manitou Lake on 2-13, a few, sing American Tree Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 2-1, 16 along dam, some singing South Trout Creek on 2-1, 2 Manitou Lake on 2-6, 2 South Trout Creek on 2-6, 7 Manitou Lake on 2-13, 14, some singing South Trout Creek on 2-13, 8 Dark-eyed Junco- singing on 2-1 Pink-sided- a few around most of the time South Trout Creek on 2-1, 1 Manitou Lake on 2-6, 16 South Trout Creek on 2-6, 2 Slate-colored- a few around most of the time Manitou Lake on 2-1, 6 South Trout Creek on 2-1, 3 Manitou Lake on 2-6, 4 South Trout Creek on 2-6, 4 South Trout Creek on 2-13, 1 South Trout Creek on 2-13, 3 White-winged- small flocks around most of the time Manitou Lake on 2-1, 3 South Trout Creek on 2-1, 3 South Trout Creek on 2-6, 4 South Trout Creek on 2-13, 3 Oregon- 2-13, 2-15, 2-7 Manitou Lake on 2-1, 1 Pine Siskin- a few on 2-27 Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, a few Cassin’s Finch- a few around some of the time Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time, 12 on 2-8 Manitou Lake on 2-6, a couple small flocks Crystal Res. on 2-9, flock of 12 Manitou Lake on 2-13, 2 South Trout Creek on 2-13, flock of 18 Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-14, 2 Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, small flock House Sparrow- F on 2-22 Abert’s Squirrel- Lovell Gulch Trail- 1 on 2-15 Moose- Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, large male Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/62eb2782-d460-441f-8b8a-020e8b77ea99n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings, NW of Deckers, near Wellington Lake
Bohemian Waxwings, NW of Deckers, near Wellington Lake While exploring a new trail, Rolling Creek, about a mile from trailhead, strayed from the trail about 100 yards to get a better pic of the Castle formation and slopped into a large flock of Bohemian Waxwings, first heard the vocal flock of at least 50 in a Ponderosa Pine, could have been a lot more with all the calling in surrounding trees, maybe 100. Nice bonus as it's been I think a couple decades since I have observed this species. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * 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/a0da370d-6bee-4d6e-8f40-222faeca9158n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] January 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
January 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Green-winged Teal- Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway Great Blue Heron- Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway Sharp-shinned Hawk- South Trout Creek on 1-29 Rough-legged Hawk- South Trout Creek on 1-29, dark morph Wilson’s Snipe- Manitou Lake on 1-3, 1 below spillway Gray Jay- Glen Cove on 1-5, 1 Clark’s Nutcracker- Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17 Crystal Res. on 1-19 American Crow- South Trout Creek on 1-9, loose flock of crows flyover, over 100 Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 1-11, 1-9 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17 White-breasted Nuthatch- a few sightings Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-2 Manitou Lake on 1-3 Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17 Cedar Waxwing- Crystal Res. on 1-21, flock of about 20 South Trout Creek on 1-29, flock of about 125 flying over riparian willows Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 1-3, 2 Manitou Lake on 1-9 Manitou Lake on 1-16, 6 American Tree Sparrow- South Trout Creek on 1-3, 3 South Trout Creek on 1-29, 2 South Trout Creek on 1-16, 1 Dark-eyed Junco- Gray-headed- 18 on 1-15 Slate-colored- a few around most of the time, 10 on 1-31 South Trout Creek on 1-3, 2 Manitou Lake on 1-9, 1 South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few White-winged- a few around most of the time, 8 on 11-23, Manitou Lake on 1-9, 6 South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few Pink-sided- a few around most of the time South Trout Creek on 1-3, 1 Manitou Lake on 1-9, a few South Trout Creek on 1-29, a few Oregon- one or two around most of the time Manitou Lake on 1-9 House Finch- singing on 1-9 Cassin’s Finch- 2 on 1-23, 1M on 1-31, a few on 1-19 Red Crossbill- a few on 1-11, 16 on 1-20, a few on 1-18 South Trout Creek on 1-3, a couple small flocks South Trout Creek on 1-29, flock of about 20 Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-17, a few Pine Siskin- 3 on 1-3, 2 on 1-31 House Sparrow- M on 1-18, M on 1-31 Abert’s Squirrel- 2 on 1-11 Pikes Peak Highway near Crystal Res.- 1 on 1-1 Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-2- 2 on 1-2 South Trout Creek on 1-29, 1 gray phase Muskrat Manitou Lake on 1-9, while crossing bridge over spillway, surprised Muskrat at top of spillway that slid down like a water slide into pool at base! Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/05680b07-0d5b-4b5c-8268-555377162f4fn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] December 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
December 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Golden Eagle- Manitou Lake on 12-6, 1 adult Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 12-20, 1, below spillway Northern Shrike- South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1 Steller’s Jay- Manitou Lake on 12-20, flock of 8 in juniper row along parking lot road Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, a few Clark’s Nutcracker- Lovell Gulch on 12-19, 1 Crystal Res. on 12-31, 1 Common Raven- Highlands Ranch on 12-26, loose flock of about 16 Townsend’s Solitaire- Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, calling Manitou Lake on 12-14, in row of junipers along parking lot road, no berries in trees, eating snow Highlands Ranch on 12-26, 1 American Robin- Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, 2 Red Rock Canyon Overlook Loop on 12-27, a few Highlands Ranch on 12-26, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Highlands Ranch on 12-26 White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time South Trout Creek on 12-20 Black-capped Chickadee- 12-7, 12-30 Mountain Chickadee- Manitou Lake on 12-6, loose flock of 8 Manitou Lake on 12-20, loose flock of 8 Brown Creeper- 12-18 Lovell Gulch on 12-19, 1 European Starling- Along Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park on 12-20, a few with a flock of about 50 Red-winged Blackbird Cedar Waxwing- Near intersection of Red Rock Canyon Overlook Loop and Ridgeline Trail on 12-27, 1, at about 6750 Crystal Res. on 12-30, flock of about 20 Spotted Towhee- Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, 1 Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 12-6, 1 Manitou Lake on 12-20, loose flock of 6 American Tree Sparrow- 12-3 Manitou Lake on 12-6, 4 South Trout Creek on 12-14, 2 Manitou Lake on 12-20, 16 South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4, actually perched in a tree, Ponderosa Pine Dark-eyed Junco Gray-headed- Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock Oregon- a couple sightings Slate-colored- a few around most of the time Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock Manitou Lake on 12-20, 4 South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4 White-winged- a few around most of the time South Trout Creek on 12-14, a few Manitou Lake on 12-20, 8 South Trout Creek on 12-20, 4 Pink-sided- one or two around most of the time Lower Chamberlain Trail on 12-27, small flock Manitou Lake on 12-6, 15 South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1 South Trout Creek on 12-20, 12 Red-winged Blackbird- Manitou Lake on 12-20, 1 along juniper row along parking lot road Along Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park on 12-20, flock of about 50 Evening Grosbeak- 3M on 12-22 American Goldfinch- 12-9 Cassin’s Finch- 3M on 12-5, F on 12-7 Rosy-Finches- Flock of about 100 along Pikes Peak Highway, around MM 10, on 12-16 Red Crossbill- small flock on 12-2, 12-30, 20 on 12-15, 1 on 12-31 South Trout Creek on 12-14, 1 South Trout Creek on 12-20, flock of 6 House Sparrow- F on 12-7 Bobcat- Manitou Lake on 12-14, tracks Striped Skunk- Manitou Lake on 12-14, tracks Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/0b2ad63d-f6ad-452e-9134-54e534d281d9n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] November 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
November 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Canada Goose- Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 12 Gadwall- Manitou Lake on 11-8, 33 Sharp-shinned Hawk- Manitou Lake on 11-8, M juv. Wild Turkey- Along Pikes Peak Highway on 11-3, flock of 12 at about 10,000 American Coot- Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1, new personal sighting for Teller County Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 11-8 South Trout Creek on 11-8 South Trout Creek on 11-14, M Manitou Lake on 11-29 South Trout Creek on 11-29 Clark’s Nutcracker- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-2, 1 Drainage behind Walmart on 11-22 American Crow- 20 on 11-20 Western Bluebird- Late report from Florissant area on 11-24 Mountain Bluebird- Alon Hwy. 67 just N of Woodland Park, flock of 15 Townsend’s Solitaire- Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7, sing Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7 Royal Gorge Dreamweaver Trail on 11-7 American Robin- Manitou Lake on 11-8, flock of 12 Gray Catbird- Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1, seen and heard calling, one, maybe two American Dipper- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-2, 3 Juniper Titmouse- Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7, many Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7, some Red-breasted Nuthatch- Dome Rock SWA on 11-2 Royal Gorge Made in the Shade Trail on 11-7 White-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time Dome Rock SWA on 11-2 Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-30, 2 Brown Creeper- Dome Rock SWA on 11-2 Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-30, 3 American Pipit- Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 3 Horned Lark- Lariat Trail, Kane Ranch OS near Fountain, many flocks, over 100 total Spotted Towhee- Report from a Woodland Park yard area across from Walmart, 8500 feet, 11-14 to 11-22, summer too Canyon Towhee- Report from a Woodland Park yard area across from Walmart in summer American Tree Sparrow- 11-28, 1, FOS, new yard sighting Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1, FOS South Trout Creek on 11-8, 4, FOS Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 2 South Trout Creek on 11-14, about 12 Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 30 Song Sparrow- Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1 Manitou Lake on 11-8, 2 Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), 3 Manitou Lake on 11-29, 12, loose flock of 8 Dark-eyed Junco- White-winged- a few around most of the time Manitou Lake on 11-8 South Trout Creek on 11-8, a few South Trout Creek on 11-14, 1 Manitou Lake on 11-29, 1 Manitou Lake on 11-29, a few Slate-colored- a few around most of the time Manitou Lake on 11-8, many South Trout Creek on 11-8 South Trout Creek on 11-14, 1 Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 20 Pink-sided- a few around most of the time Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 11-1 Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7 Manitou Lake on 11-8, many South Trout Creek on 11-8 South Trout Creek on 11-14, 2 Manitou Lake on 11-29, about 10 Oregon- a few sightings Manitou Lake on 11-8, 1 Manitou Lake on 11-29, 2 Red-winged Blackbird- Manitou Lake on 11-8 American Goldfinch- 11-13 Royal Gorge on 11-7, 2 Cassin’s Finch- 2M on 11-9, F on 11-29 Red Crossbill- 12 on 11-11, 10 on 11-21 Manitou Lake on 11-8, small flock South Trout Creek on 11-8, small flock Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), a few small flocks Manitou Lake on 11-29, a couple small flocks South Trout Creek on 11-29, a few House Sparrow- MF on 11-10, 11-17, 11-28, MF on 11-29 Chipmunk- Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/50d8a60e-78e8-4848-a192-ad70c912325an%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] White-winged Dove in Westcreek, CO, also waxwings
Just got an email from a friend with photos of a White-winged Dove in Westcreek. It's been there for about a week and she lives SW of Westcreek in Teller County, about one mile S of the Douglas County border, elevation about 7500 feet. Been seeing some Cedar Waxwings around here too, typically they are seldom seen, had a flock of about 120 today in Manitou Lake area. Flying distant over the riparian willows, from decent looks I did get, most were Cedars, but did not get a really good look at every bird in the group before they flew away. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/5e2467a6-32f6-4475-94f7-587a1498cf05n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] October 2022 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
October 2022 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Canada Goose- Crystal Res. on 10-16, 12 Hooded Merganser- Manitou Lake on 10-1, 1M since 9-15 Common Merganser- Manitou Lake on 10-24, 5F Blue-winged Teal- Manitou Lake on 10-1, 6 F/im. Green-winged Teal- Manitou Lake on 10-24, 3 Gadwall- Manitou Lake on 10-24, 40 Pied-billed Grebe- Manitou Lake on 10-1 Osprey- Manitou Lake on 10-1 S. Platte River near Lake George on 10-5 Red-tailed Hawk- Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, soaring at about 12,000 feet, raven squawking at it Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, right on the trail Northern Harrier- South Park E of Hartsel on 10-25, 1F Dusky Grouse- Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, 5 total, 3 adults, 2 juvs. Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19, 3 or 4 Wild Turkey- Along Marshal Pass Road on 10-4, 6 Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek THm, about 12 along road near TH Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 10-1 South Trout Creek on 10-1, F Virginia Rail- Manitou Lake, report of breeding this season Mourning Dove- South Trout Creek on 10-1 Great Horned Owl- 10-4, calling Downy Woodpecker- 10-22, 10-21, 10-30 South Trout Creek on 10-1 Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500 Hairy Woodpecker- 3 on 10-10 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4 Northern Flicker- 10-11 Barn Swallow- Manitou Lake on 10-1 Steller’s Jay- 5 on 10-26 Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4m, some near treeline about 11,000 feet Pikes Peak Hwy. 10-14, eating road kill pine squirrel Pinyon Jay- Flock of about 20 just E of Buena Vista on 10-4 Gray Jay- Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, treeline about 11,500 Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19 Clark’s Nutcracker- Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4 Dome Rock SWA on 10-5, a few Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-12, 10-2, 10-17 Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4 S. Platte River near Lake George on 10-5, a few Golden-crowned Kinglet- Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19, 1 at about 10,500 Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500, 3 Western Bluebird- Manitou Lake on 10-1, flock of 8 South Trout Creek on 10-1, 3 Mountain Bluebird- Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, Windy Peak summit at 11,900 S. Platte River near Lake George on 10-5 Townsend’s Solitaire- Garden of the Gods on 9-28, sing Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, treeline about 11,250 feet American Robin- 10-3, 3 on 10-10 Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, near treeline at about 11,000 feet Crystal Res. on 10-16, 4 Buena Vista on 10-19, 2 Marsh Wren- Manitou Lake, report on 10-1 American Dipper- S. Platte River near Lake George on 10-5 Mountain Chickadee- Manitou Lake on 10-24, 12 Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500, 10 in mixed flock with a Black-capped Chickadee, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper Black-capped Chickadee- Manitou Lake on 10-24, 2 Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, flock of 6 at about 10,500 Bushtit- Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, small flock near TH, at about 9250 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, lots Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19 Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500 White-breasted Nuthatch- 10-3, 10-11, 10-12, 10-4, 10-2, 10-1, 10-17, 10-18, 10-24, 10-22, 10-26, 10-30 Manitou Lake on 10-1 Manitou Lake on 10-24 Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500 Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31 Brown Creeper- Colorado Trail, Silver Creek TH to ridge below Mount Columbia on 10-19 Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes N to Mount Massive TH on 10-25, at about 10,500 American Pipit- Manitou Lake on 10-1, 1 Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, Windy Peak summit at 11,900 Wilson’s Warbler- Manitou Lake on 10-1 South Trout Creek on 10-1 Yellow-rumped Warbler- 10-2, 4 on 10-13, 10-4, 6 on 10-10, 5 on 10-9, 10-4 Manitou Lake on 10-1 Orange-crowned Warbler- 10-3 South Trout Creek on 10-1 Common Yellowthroat- Manitou Lake on 10-1 Green-tailed Towhee- Manitou Lake on 10-1, 1 American Tree Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 10-1, 1 sing Chipping Sparrow- 3 juvs. on 10-3, streaked and unstreaked, 2 on 10-10, 4 on 10-2, 2 on 10-17 White-crowned Sparrow- 10-8 Manitou Lake on 10-1, 8 Colorado Trail Marshal Pass to Windy Peak on 10-4, near
[cobirds] September 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
September 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Canada Goose- Many at Lake San Cristobal on 9-6 Common Merganser- Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1F Hooded Merganser- Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1M, new Teller County species for me Double-crested Cormorant- Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1 im. Turkey Vulture- Gunnison, a few on 9-6 Golden Eagle- Great looks at an adult that flew low right over vehicle on 9-8, along Hwy. 149 near Powderhorn Manitou Lake on 9-15, report of adult Golden Eagle hunting ducks Osprey- Lake San Cristobal, one on 9-6 diving into lake, nest platform there too with large stick nest Sharp-shinned Hawk- Crystal Res. on 9-26 American Kestrel- Manitou Lake on 9-15, recent report Peregrine Falcon- South Trout Creek on 9-15, special sighting, loud whooshing directly overhead, then saw it flying away with Brewer’s Blackbird White-tailed Ptarmigan- Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, 2 or 3 near Spalding Gray Wolf saddle at about 13,000 Wild Turkey- Near Crystal Res. on 9-3, flock of 6 juavs., at about 9500 feet Solitary Sandpiper- Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1 Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 9-15 South Trout Creek on 9-15 Mourning Dove- South Trout Creek on 9-15, flock of 8 Garden of the Gods on 9-28, flock of 5 Great Horned Owl Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, calling at Silver Creek TH Calling near Lake San Cristobal on 9-8 Northern Saw-whet Owl- Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, about 1 mile up the Silver Creek trail, calling at around 6:00 AM Band-tailed Pigeon- 9-4 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time, last seen on 9-20 Crystal Res. on 9-3 Highlands Ranch on 9-23 Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25, at 7250 Callliope Hummingbird- 9-6, dipping at bath, 9-4, 9-14, 9-13, 2 on 9-15 Crystal Res. on 9-3, mobbing Red-tailed Hawk Rufous Hummingbird- Crystal Res. on 9-3 Downy Woodpecker- 9-8, 9-20, 9-18 Red-naped Sapsucker- South Trout Creek on 9-15 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1 male, right next to Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker- a few around some of the time, flock on 9-5 juvs. South Trout Creek on 9-15, 4 Olive-sided Flycatcher- South Trout Creek on 9-15, call Western Wood-Pewee- South Trout Creek on 9-15 Cassin’s Kingbird- South Trout Creek on 9-15, unusual new sighting for Teller County, at 7750 feet, called a few times, fairly tame, appeared to be first year bird Barn Swallow- Crystal Res. on 9-3, small flock, juvs., mobbing Red-tailed Hawk Crystal Res. on 9-16 Steller’s Jay- Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, descending from Sundog above treeline, about a mile from any trees, one at about 13,000 feet Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- 9-15, new sighting for yard area, at 8500 feet. Gray Jay- Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, just below treeline Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-1, 9-4 Crystal Res. on 9-3 Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 2 Crystal Res. on 9-17 Crystal Res. on 9-26 American Crow- Crystal Res. on 9-3, 2 Lake City, some on 9-6 Common Raven- Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, flock of about 20 Gray Catbird- Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1 call, below spillway Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Lake City on 9-8, sang briefly Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, flocking with Mountain Chickadees Golden-crowned Kinglet- Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, along Mount Evans Highway Western Bluebird- a few on 9-11, 9-18, 2 juvs. on 9-20 Mountain Bluebird- Along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Gateview on 9-8, juvs. too Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30 Hermit Thrush- Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, right at treeline Rainbow Gulch on 9-12 Daniels Pass Trail on 9-25, at about 7500 feet American Robin- 5 on 9-14, 9-20, 9-21 Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7 Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, near Spalding summit at about 13,600 Crystal Res. on 9-26, 9-30 Mountain Chickadee- flock of 6 on 9-6, juvs. American Dipper- Many along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Lake City on 9-7 and 9-8, including on flock of 4 House Wren- Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 2 Rock Wren- Crystal Res. on 9-17 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 9-13 Rainbow Gulch on 9-12 Highlands Ranch on 9-23 White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time Crystal Res. on 9-16 Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25 Pygmy Nuthatch- loose flock ofg about 20 on 9-6 Brown Creeper- 9-6 Rainbow Gulch on 9-12 Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25 American Pipit- Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7 Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, tracks, look just like an arrow symbol Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf
[cobirds] August 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
August 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Bald Eagle- Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, 1 adult at Naylor Lake area Swainson’s Hawk- Near Antero Junction on 8-2 Red-tailed Hawk- Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, imm. hunting above ridges at over 13,000 Osprey- Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, 2, FOS Dusky Grouse- Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, in well-named Grouse Canyon, 2 adult F, one with 4 juvs. White-tailed Ptarmigan- Hike to James Peak on 8-17, feather at about 12,750 Spotted Sandpiper- Rainbow Gulch on 8-10 South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, pair Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, pair South Catamount Lake on 8-31 Mourning Dove- 8-7 sing Princeton Hot Springs area on 6-2 White-throated Swift- Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, a pinyon pine in early morning sun had a bunch of gnats that attracted mixed flock of Bushtits, House Wrens, Mountain Chickadees and a Broad-tailed zoomed in to grab a gnat, and then started divebombing the Bushtits. Rainbow Gulch on 8-10 Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, flying over Van Wit Ridge near Chalk Creek Pass at about 12,000 Rainbow Gulch on 8-24 Crystal Res. on 8-27 South Catamount Lake on 8-31 Callliope Hummingbird- a few around most of the time Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, 8-25 Rainbow Gulch on 8-10 Crystal Res. on 8-11 South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, male dive bombing male Broad-tailed Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, stopped to watch one at a small pool with a trickle of water. It would land on a shallow rock to bathe, and was lucky to see it fly across the pool surface with its body submerged, like an tiny airboat. Crystal Res. on 8-27 Rufous Hummingbird- 8-4, 8-3, 8-1 Downy Woodpecker- juv. on 8-8, 8-3, 8-1 Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, at around 10,000 Pikes Peak Highway on 8-19, at about 7500 feet Red-naped Sapsucker- Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, juv. Dome Rock SWA on 8-15 Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, family flock of 3 Williamson’s Sapsucker- M juv. on 8-16 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23 Northern Flicker- 4 on 8-25 Western Wood-Pewee- sing on 8-24 Singing at Princeton Hot Springs area on 8-2 Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, sing, many South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, sing Evergreen Lake on 8-17, sing Princeton Hot Springs area on 8-23 Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, sing Cordilleran Flycatcher- 8-1 sing Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, sing Dusky Flycatcher- Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, sing Olive-sided Flycatcher- Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, 2, call Rainbow Gulch on 8-24 Western Kingbird Report from Woodland Park area on 8-19 and 8-23 Violet-green Swallow- Rainbow Gulch on 8-10 Tree Swallow- Rainbow Gulch on 8-24 Warbling Vireo- 8-7 call, 8-17 call, 8-3 sing, 8-30 call Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, sing, near treeline at about 11,500 Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, call, juvs. Crystal Res. on 8-13 Canada Jay- Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, at treeline, 11,500 South Catamount Lake on 8-31 Clark’s Nutcracker- a few on 8-30 Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2 Hike to Mount Flora and Eva on 8-9, around some cliffs above treeline at about 12,000, about a half mile from any trees South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15 Dome Rock SWA on 8-15 Crystal Res., a few on 8-20 Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, a few Common Raven- Hike to James Peak on 8-17, flock of about 30 above treeline, also on sitting on summit cairn Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 8-21 at water Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, call Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23, call Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, call, sing Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29, sing, call Gray Catbird- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15, call Western Bluebird- juv. on 8-17, juv. on 8-21, 4 juvs. at bath on 8-30 Mountain Bluebird- Hike to James Peak on 8-17, flock of about 20 above treeline Hermit Thrush- juv. on 8-30 Rainbow Gulch on 8-10, juvs. Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, call Swainson’s Thrush- Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, juvs., tame Townsend’s Solitaire- Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, calling, territorial, nesting, fledglings? American Robin- 4 on 8-16, 8 on 8-30, juvs. Hike to Van Wit and Monumental Peaks on 8-23 Rainbow Gulch on 8-24 South Catamount Lake on 8-31 American Dipper- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-15 House Wren- 8-21 (FOS), 8-25 Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2 Rainbow Gulch on 8-10 Rainbow Gulch on 8-24, brief sing Rock Wren- Hike to Point 13,626 near Mount Princeton on 8-2, at about
[cobirds] July 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
July 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Canada Goose- Green Mountain Falls on 7-17, juvs. South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, 4 Mallard- Green Mountain Falls on 7-17, juvs. Common Merganser- South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, F with 6 juvs. American White Pelican- Small pond S of Manitou Lake on 7-5, 10 Manitou Lake on 7-5, 4 Great Blue Heron- Manitou Lake on 7-5, rookery S of Lake, 17 adults and juvs Red-tailed Hawk- South Trout Creek on 7-5, near Prairie Dog town Swainson’s Hawk- Antero Junction on 7-18, FOS Cooper’s Hawk- Crystal Res. on 7-29, flying with prey item California Gull- South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13 Spotted Sandpiper- Rainbow Gulch on 7-6 Wilson’s Snipe- Manitou Lake on 7-5, call Mourning Dove- 7-26 sing Band-tailed Pigeon- flyover on 7-12 Common Poorwill- New sighting for me for Teller County on 7-9, barely, flushed from along Hwy. 24 at dusk just N of Crystola, just N of county line, at about 8000 feet Common Nighthawk- Along Hwy. 67 N of Woodland Park at dawn on 7-25 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- one or two around most of the time Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4 Manitou Lake on 7-5, courtship display South Trout Creek on 7-5 Crystal Res. on 7-8 Crystal Res. on 7-22 Crystal Res. on 7-23 Crystal Res. on 7-29 Callliope Hummingbird- FOS on 7-19, 7-20, 7-27, 7-28 Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, FOS Rufous Hummingbird- FOS on 7-24, 7-28 Downy Woodpecker- 7-31 Green Mountain Falls on 7-27, 2 Green Mountain Falls on 7-31 Red-naped Sapsucker- 7-5 at water, 7-6 at water, 7-17 Rainbow Gulch on 7-6 Green Mountain Falls on 7-19 Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, drum Williamson’s Sapsucker- South Trout Creek on 7-5, call South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, call, drum Northern Flicker- 7-13 Cordilleran Flycatcher- one around most of the time, singing Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4, sing Green Mountain Falls on 7-19, sing Green Mountain Falls on 7-20, sing Crystal Res on 7-16, sing Green Mountain Falls on 7-27, sing Crystal Res. on 7-22, sing Crystal Res. on 7-23, sing Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing Green Mountain Falls on 7-26, sing Western Wood-Pewee- Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4, sing Manitou Lake on 7-5, sing South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing Green Mountain Falls on 7-20, sing South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing Olive-sided Flycatcher- Rampart road near Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing Violet-green Swallow- Manitou Lake on 7-5 South Trout Creek on 7-5 Green Mountain Falls on 7-24 Tree Swallow- Manitou Lake on 7-5 Rainbow Gulch on 7-6 Green Mountain Falls on 7-19 Green Mountain Falls on 7-20 Green Mountain Falls on 7-17 Green Mountain Falls on 7-27 Green Mountain Falls on 7-24 Green Mountain Falls on 7-31 Barn Swallow- Green Mountain Falls on 7-17 South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, 1, at about 9500 feet Plumbeous Vireo- South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing Warbling Vireo- 7-3 sing, 7-10 sing, 7-15 sing Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1 sing Crystal Res. on 7-2, sing Drainage behind Woodland Park Walmart on 7-4, sing South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing Crystal Res. on 7-8, sing South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, call Crystal Res on 7-14, call Crystal Res on 7-16, call, juvs Crystal Res. on 7-21, sing Steller’s Jay- juvs. on 7-24 Blue Jay- Green Mountain Falls on 7-19, small flock, juvs Green Mountain Falls on 7-17 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Green Mountain Falls on 7-26 Black-billed Magpie- juvs on 7-20 American Crow- Green Mountain Falls on 7-17, juvs. Gray Jay- South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, at about 9500 feet Clark’s Nutcracker- Crystal Res on 7-14 Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, sing Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing Hermit Thrush- Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1, sing Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, sing Crystal Res. on 7-9, sing Hike to Golden Bear Peak on 7-12, sing South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing Crystal Res on 7-14, sing Crystal Res on 7-15, sing Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing at treeline Swainson’s Thrush- Hike to Jones Mountain B on 7-18, sing American Robin- food items on 7-10 and 7-12, juvs. on 7-11, 7-6 sing, 7-16 sing Hike to Mount Rogers and Warren on 7-25, sing at treeline Crystal Res. on 7-29, feeding nestlings Townsend’s Solitaire- call on 7-3 South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, call Gray Catbird- Manitou Lake on 7-5, 3, sing, two breeding, one disposing of fecal sac, other with food item South Trout Creek on 7-5, sing House Wren- Pikes Peak Highway on 7-1, sing Rainbow Gulch on 7-6, call Rock Wren- South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13, sing near dam Hike to Mount Rogers
[cobirds] June 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
June 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Common Merganser South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, 2F American White Pelican- Manitou Lake on 6-20, 12 South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, 5 Great Blue Heron- S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8 Manitou Lake on 6-20, rookery S of lake, about 18 noisy birds on nests along with some nestlings standing and flapping, looking ready to fledge. Canada Goose- Manitou Lake on 6-20, 8 Bald Eagle- South Catamount Lake on 6-2, adult S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, adult South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, 1 Golden Eagle- Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29 White-tailed Ptarmigan- Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, scat, feathers Wild Turkey- Loy Creek Rd. on 6-14 Spotted Sandpiper- South Catamount Lake on 6-2 South Catamount Lake on 6-21 Wilson’s Snipe- Manitou Lake on 6-20, calling California Gull- South Catamount Lake on 6-2, 1 Manitou Lake on 6-20 South Catamount Lake on 6-21 Belted Kingfisher- South Trout Creek on 6-20 Mourning Dove- Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing Burrowing Owl- Perched on small concrete pylons along highway at prison S of Florence on 6-6 Common Nighthawk- 6-4, flyover calling, new yard sighting, 8:30 PM Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time South Catamount Lake on 6-2 Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6 Dome Rock SWA on 6-8 Rainbow Gulch on 6-14 Manitou Lake on 6-20 South Trout Creek on 6-20 South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27 Red-naped Sapsucker- M on 6-1at water, 6-29 at water, 6-27 at water Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, call Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, call Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, drumming South Trout Creek on 6-20 South Catamount Lake on 6-21, drum Williamson’s Sapsucker- M on 6-13, 6-7 South Catamount Lake on 6-2, drumming Cordilleran Flycatcher- one around singing most of the time, 6-9 sing, 6-5 sing, call loudly and fly dip into BB! Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing Crystal Res. on 6-30, sing Western Wood-Pewee- 6-7, sing S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing South Catamount Lake on 6-21, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing Dusky Flycatcher- Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing Olive-sided Flycatcher- South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, 1, sing Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, 1, sing Violet-green Swallow- 6-20, 6-28 Rainbow Gulch on 6-14 Manitou Lake on 6-20 South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing Tree Swallow- Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6 Rainbow Gulch on 6-14 Manitou Lake on 6-20 South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing Cliff Swallow- South Trout Creek on 6-20 South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing Northern Rough-winged Swallow- South Trout Creek on 6-20, 2, FOS Plumbeous Vireo- S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sang once Warbling Vireo- one around singing most of the time Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing Crystal Res. on 6-30, sing Black-billed Magpie- South Trout Creek on 6-20, with food item Clark’s Nutcracker- a few on 6-9, 1 on 6-27 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- South Catamount Lake on 6-2 Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, sing Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing South Catamount Lake on 6-21 Dome Rock SWA on 6-27, sing Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, sing Black-capped Chickadee- Loy Creek Rd. on 6-14, sing Western Bluebird- Rainbow Gulch on 6-14 South Platte River near Lake George on 6-27, sing Hermit Thrush- Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, call Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, sing Townsend’s Solitaire- South Catamount Lake on 6-2, call Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, calling at treeline Hike to Bushnell Peak on 6-15, courtship feeding, also one at summit at 13,100 feet Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, above treeline at about 13,000 feet American Robin- Hike to Venable Peak on 6-6, singing at treeline at about 11,500 feet South Trout Creek on 6-20, with food item Hike to Mount Evans B on 6-29, at treeline Gray Catbird- S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing enthusiastically House Wren- S. Platte River near Lake George on 6-8, sing Dome Rock SWA on 6-8, sing Rainbow Gulch on 6-14, sing Manitou Lake on 6-20, sing South Trout Creek on 6-20, sing South Platte
[cobirds] May 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
May 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season Wood Duck- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8 Gadwall- Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Manitou Lake on 5-23, 4 Green-winged Teal- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1 Blue-winged Teal- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1 Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11 Common Merganser- Manitou Lake on 5-23, 1M Double-crested Cormorant- Manitou Lake on 5-23, 2, FOS, new county sighting American White Pelican- Manitou Lake on 5-23 Great Blue Heron- South Park on 5-3 Manitou Lake on 5-23, rookery S of lake, about 8 birds sitting on nests Snowy Egret- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, a few Turkey Vulture- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8 White-faced Ibis- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 1 Osprey- South Catamount Lake on 5-4 Golden Eagle- Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, 1 subadult circled low right over the trail Swainson’s Hawk- South Park on 5-3, near Antero Junction, FOS Near Nathrop on 5-16, dark morph Sharp-shinned Hawk- Pikes Peak Highway on 5-27 Cooper’s Hawk- Pikes Peak Highway on 5-5, 5-7 Prairie Falcon- Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, 2, calling Dusky Grouse- Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, 1 Wild Turkey- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, near Nature Center Road kill on Highway 24 near Cascade on 5-20 Burrowing Owl- Chico Basin Ranch near Bird Banding Area on 5-11 Sora- Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11 American Coot- Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11 Killdeer- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8 Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11 Wilson’s Snipe- Manitou Lake on 5-23, calling, winnowing Spotted Sandpiper- South Catamount Lake on 5-4, FOS Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, 2 Manitou Lake on 5-23 Soutn Catamount Lake on 5-10 Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, Lower Palmer Res Solitary Sandpiper- Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Gulls- Flying over Florissant on 5-3 South Catamount Lake on 5-4 California Gull- Manitou Lake on 5-23, FOS Soutn Catamount Lake on 5-10 Belted Kingfisher- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8 Mourning Dove- FOS on 5-27, sing Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, FOS, sing, 1 Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, sing Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing South Trout Creek on 5-23, sing Lovell Gulch on 5-25 Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing Eurasian Collared-Dove- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, sing Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Highlands Ranch on 5-30 Band-tailed Pigeon- flock of 5 nearby on Valley View on 5-23 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time W of Nathrop on 5-3 Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3 Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8 Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, lots Crystal Res. on 5-2 Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Manitou Lake on 5-23, courtship South Trout Creek on 5-23 Lovell Gulch on 5-25 South Catamount Lake on 5-10 Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31 Highlands Ranch on 5-30 Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing Black-chinned Hummingbird- Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11 White-throated Swift- Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17 Crystal Res. on 5-20, flying around dam during storm Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31 Downy Woodpecker- 5-15, 5-29 Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8 Red-headed Woodpecker- Chico Basin Ranch Rose Pond Area on 5-11 Red-naped Sapsucker- 5-18 FOS at water feature, 5-29 Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, drum Browns Creek area on 5-16 Manitou Lake on 5-23 Williamson’s Sapsucker- Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3, call South Catamount Lake on 5-4, drum Browns Creek area on 5-16, call Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17, call, F too South Trout Creek on 5-23, territorial flight Lovell Gulch on 5-25, call Ladder-backed Woodpecker- Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Northern Flicker- 1M on 5-21, M on 5-14 Empid- Manitou Lake on 5-23 Cordilleran Flycatcher- FOS on 5-27, sing, 5-28 sing, 5-29 sing Browns Creek area on 5-16, sing, call Winding Stairs Trail on 5-31, sing Willow Flycatcher- Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Area on 5-11 Western Wood-Pewee- 5-18, FOS Colorado Trail S from FS 274 to Browns Creek on 5-17 Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Manitou Lake on 5-23, sing Say’s Phoebe- Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Cassin’s Kingbird- Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Western Kingbird- Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Eastern Kingbird- Chico Basin Ranch HQ Pond Area on 5-11 Olive-sided Flycatcher- Western Kingbird- Along Fountain Creek, Colo Spgs on 5-14 Violet-green Swallow-
[cobirds] April 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
FOS = First of Season for returning migrants Canada Goose- Manitou Lake on 4-10, 2 Green-winged Teal- Manitou Lake on 4-10, pair Gadwall- Manitou Lake on 4-10, 23 Common Merganser- Manitou Lake on 4-10, 3F, 1M Common Goldeneye- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 2, M, FYM Great Blue Heron- South Trout Creek on 4-10 Manitou Lake on 4-10, rookery along S Trout Creek just south of the lake, about 8 birds building nests, incubating Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-5, 1 Colo. Springs on 4-1, FOS Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18 Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27 Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 1 adult Osprey- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, FOS Red-tailed Hawk- South Trout Creek on 4-10 Sharp-shinned Hawk- Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27 Wild Turkey- Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, one at Mount Chatagua summit Dusky Grouse- Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27 Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 4-10, MF White-throated Swift- Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, FOS Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 4-19, 4-24, FOS 4-10, 4-27, 4-30 Manitou Lake on 4-10, 1M FOS Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18 Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27 Downy Woodpecker- 4-6, 4-19, 4-15, 4-30 Red-naped Sapsucker- 4-19 FOS Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, FOS South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, call, drum Williamson’s Sapsucker- 1, call on 4-6, 1 drum on 4-3, 4-10, 4-9, MF on 4-25 Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, calling, pair, courship South Trout Creek on 4-10 White Gulch Trail on 4-11, call, drum South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27 Northern Flicker- 2 on 4-5, 4-10 South Trout Creek on 4-10, “singing” Manitou Lake on 4-10, sing White Gulch Trail on 4-11, sing Say’s Phoebe- Highlands Ranch on 4-17, sing Tree Swallow- South Trout Creek on 4-10, 2 FOS Northern Rough-winged Swallow- Manitou Lake on 4-10, 3 FOS American Crow- Manitou Lake on 4-10, nest building Common Raven- Manitou Lake on 4-10 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 4-19, FOS, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing Dome Rock SWA on 4-18, sing esp at parking area along Fourmile Creek Western Bluebird- a few on 4-3, pair on 4-11 Along Tarryall Road on 4-4 Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4 Mountain Bluebird- Along Tarryall Road on 4-4 Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, 2 South Trout Creek on 4-10, 2 Florissant on 4-19 Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, pair Townsend’s Solitaire- Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, sing, call Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4, sing Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, sing American Robin- 9 on 4-13 South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, sing South Trout Creek on 4-10 Manitou Lake on 4-10, singing White Gulch Trail on 4-11, sing South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27 Rock Wren- Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, 2 sing, FOS American Dipper- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, 1, singing White-breasted Nuthatch- 4-6, 2 on 4-3, 4-11, 4-19, 4-20, 4-14, 4-22 Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 1 White Gulch Trail on 4-11 Brown Creeper- Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4 Yellow-rumped Warbler- Along Fountain Creek in Colo Spgs on 4-16, FOS Spotted Towhee- Chatagua-Sundance Peak Trails on 4-18, calling Chipping Sparrow- Colorado Trail Segment 2 from S. Platte River W to Chair Rocks on 4-27, FOS, sing Song Sparrow- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4, sing South Trout Creek on 4-10, many sing South Platte River near Lake George on 4-19, sing Dark-eyed Junco- Gray-headed- 30 on 4-3, 20 on 4-24 Pink-sided- 2 on 4-6, 4-3, 4-1, 4-8 Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 1 White-winged- 4-6 Slate-colored- M on 4-5 (Rocky Mountain), 4-3, M on 4-1 (Rocky Mtn.), 4-8, 4-13, 2 RM MF on 4-15 Oregon- 2 on 4-3, 2 on 4-8, 4-13 Western Meadowlark- Palmer Lake on 4-18 Lake George on 4-19 Red-winged Blackbird- 4-4 South Trout Creek on 4-10, 4M, sing Manitou Lake on 4-10, sing Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time White Gulch Trail on 4-11, a coupole small flocks Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time Lovell Gulch Trail on 4-6, 3 American Goldfinch- Highlands Ranch on 4-17 Cassin’s Finch- a few around most of the time House Sparrow- a pair around most of the time Mourning Cloak- Lizard Rock Trail on 4-4 Dome
[cobirds] March 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
March 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season Common Goldeneye- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 5F, 1M Common Merganser- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2M, 2F Great Blue Heron- Manitou Lake on 3-20, FOS Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 1 ad., 1 im. Red-tailed Hawk- Manitou Lake on 3-13, with nest material Sharp-shinned Hawk- 3-15, 3-22 Northern Goshawk- Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, at lower White Gulch intersection Golden Eagle- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, southern end of Anticline loop Upper Cheesman Canyon Trail on 3-20, subadult Wild Turkey- Along Pikes Peak Highway, just above tollgate, 6, at about 7500 feet Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 3-13, 1M Manitou Lake on 3-23, 2 Great Horned Owl- 3-14, calling Band-tailed Pigeon- Manitou Lake on 3-13, 1 flyover Downy Woodpecker- 3-14, 3-30 Hairy Woodpecker- Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 Williamson’s Sapsucker- 3-26 FOS Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, 1M Northern Flicker- 3-25 Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 American Crow- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Common Raven- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Western Bluebird- a few on 3-26, FOS Near Guffey on 3-27, 2 Mountain Bluebird- FOS on 3-18 Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, a couple calling Manitou Lake on 3-23, a few Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 Townsend’s Solitaire- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, singing Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing American Robin- 3-16, 2, FOS, sing on 3-24, 10 on 3-26 Canon City on 3-16, lots Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, about 125 total along 12.5 miles of trail hiking, esp. esp along Fire Canyon A few along Pikes Peak Highway and at Crystal Res. on 3-18 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 2 South Trout Creek on 3-23, 1 American Dipper- Upper Cheesman Canyon Trail on 3-20, 2 at dam area, singing South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, 2, singing Bewick’s Wren- Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing, FOS Juniper Titmouse- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15. many calling and some singing along trails Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing Bushtit- Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 Mountain Chickadee- singing on 3-5 Red-breasted Nuthatch- White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2 White-breasted Nuthatch-one or two around some of the time White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 1 Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 2 Brown Creeper- 3-10, singing White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2, singing Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, 1, calling Cedar Waxwing- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 or 2 flushed along Anticline trail Canyon Towhee- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 singing at Tectonic Shift TH Spotted Towhee- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, singing Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 3-13, 2, singing South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, singing Manitou Lake on 3-23, 1, singing American Tree Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 3-13, 2 Dark-eyed Junco- Gray-headed- about 20 on 3-30 Pink-sided- a few around some of the time Oregon- a few around some of the time Slate-colored- 3-30 White-winged- White Gulch Trail on 3-1, singing Lower Trout Creek on 3-13, 4 Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, small flocks of Slate-colored, Pink-sided, Oregon, Gray-headed Brewer’s Blackbird- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Red-winged Blackbird- Lower Trout Creek on 3-13, 1M South Platte River near Lake George on 3-29, singing South Trout Creek on 3-23, a few, singing Manitou Lake on 3-23, a few Near Guffey on 3-7 Evening Grosbeak- a few on 3-25, a few on 3-26 Lower Trout Creek on 3-13, 2 South Trout Creek on 3-23, a few Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time, 8 on 3-26 White Gulch Trail on 3-1, a few small flocks Lovell Gulch Trail on 3-8, a few Lesser Goldfinch- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 calling American Goldfinch- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, 1 or 2 calling Cassin’s Finch- a few around most of the time White Gulch Trail on 3-1, 2, calling House Sparrow- a pair around most of the time Abert’s Squirrel- 1 on 3-2 Mourning Cloak- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 Frittilary- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 Black Bear- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, trail scat Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, trail scat Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- -- 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
[cobirds] February 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
February 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Golden Eagle- Along Hwy. 24 W of Wilkerson Pass in South Park on 2-10, feeding on road kill Northern Goshawk- Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-21, magpie kill zone along trail Northern Flicker- terr. call on 2-27 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-21, FY male Black-capped Chickadee- 2-3, 2-7, 2-8 American Dipper- Along Fountain Creek at Safeway in Colo Spgs, 1 White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around some of the time Dark-eyed Junco- singing on 2-23 Pink-sided- one or two around most of the time White-winged- a few around some of the time Slate-colored- a few sightings Red-winged Blackbird- Manitou Lake on 2-20, flock of about 20 males, brief singing Pine Siskin- small flocks around most of the time, 32 on 2-1, 24 on 2-15 Breckenridge, a few on 2-12 House Finch- Singing on 2-18 at post office Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around most of the time, 10 on 2-1, 12 (8F,4M) on 2-3, 11 (5M,6F) on 2-23, 20 on 2-24 (12F,8M) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch- Along Pikes Peak Highway on 2-14, flushed from roadway, loose flock of about 200, around MM 10.5 at about 10,000 feet Red Crossbill- Breckenridge, small flock on 2-12 House Sparrow- pair around some of the time Abert’s Squirrel- 1 on 2-15, 2-24 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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/c0b850f8-31fe-422e-862d-d77cde5678f0n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Pikes Peak Highway
Along the Pikes Peak Highway today, Feb. 14, there was a large loose flock of about 200 Rosy-Finches, appeared to be mostly Gray-crowned, flushed from along the surface of the roadway, at about Mile Marker 10.5 at around 10,000 feet. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * 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/78c4f81e-92db-430b-911a-82ff7a50e321n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] January 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
January 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Bald Eagle- S of Florissant, 2 on 1-31 Red-tailed Hawk- Manitou Lake on 1-5 Northern Goshawk- Lovell Gulch on 1-3, imm. Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1M Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1M, below spillway Hairy Woodpecker- Terr. drumming on 1-19 Northern Flicker- 1-5 Northern Shrike- Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1, first winter, brownish plumage Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 11-11, 1 Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1 Steller’s Jay- Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17 Black-billed Magpie- 8 on 1-21 Golden-crowned Kinglet- San Isabel NF South Creek Trail on 1-17, 3 American Robin- East of Beulah, 14 on 1-17 Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, 2 near Devils Canyon TH Black-capped Chickadee- Along Rampart Road- 2 on 1-31 with a few Mountain Chickadees, about 9000 feet Red-breasted Nuthatch- San Isabel NF South Creek Trail on 1-17, flocks of 5 and 3 White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, 3 American Tree Sparrow- Divide Loop Trail on 1-8, 1 Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 2 Manitou Lake on 1-5, 10 Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-11, 2 Manitou Lake on 1-11, about 12 on N and E side of lake Manitou Lake on 1-18, flock of about 30 along dam area, subdued singing Song Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1 Manitou Lake on 1-18, 1 Manitou Lake on 1-26, 3 Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 1-16 Gray-headed- 10 on 1-19 Pink-sided- a few around most of the time Oregon- one around some of the time Pueblo Mountain Park on 1-17, a few White-winged- a few around most of the time Slate-colored- one around some of the time Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-5, 1 Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 11-11, a few mixed flocks of about 50, mostly Slate-colored including many of the Canadian Rockies variety (male and female) and also some Pink-sided and White-winged. Trout Creek S of Manitou Lake on 1-18, about 30, mostly Slate-colored with some White-winged and Pink-sided Evening Grosbeak- 3 on 1-7, 2 on 1-21 Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time House Finch- singing on 1-24 Cassin’s Finch- a few around some of the time, 10 on 1-25 (6F,4M), 12 (6M,6F) on 1-30 Red Crossbill- Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-24, 1 House Sparrow- a pair around some of the time Abert’s Squirrel- Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-24, 1 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- -- 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/3b0d5656-fc70-415d-b839-c377915c153cn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] December 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
December 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Green-winged Teal Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1, at 7700 feet Bald Eagle- Crystal Res., on 11-26, 12-1, 12-11, catching fish on 12-1 Sharp-shinned Hawk- 12-8 Northern Bobwhite- Report on 12-9 from under feeders in west Woodland Park, seen several times since mid-November, likely escapee as a lot of people raise chickens, etc. around here. Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 12-18, 2 Northern Pygmy-Owl- Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, calling at around 10 AM, a few miles in on trail Downy Woodpecker- 12-1, 12-9 Steller’s Jay- Bear Creek West Park on 12-27 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Bear Creek West Park on 12-27 Black-billed Magpie- 12 on 12-24 Mountain Chickadee- Flock of 20+ along Rampart RAnge Rd., 12-29 Black-capped Chickadee Lower Trout Creek on 12-18, 2 Below the Spillway at Manitou Lake on 12-18, 2, hawking tiny insects, too small to see, midges? American Robin- A few near Wetmore on 12-6 Flock of about 30, Fort Carson area on 12-6 Crystal Res., flock of about 30 on 12-3 Townsend’s Solitaire- Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, brief singing Bear Creek West Park on 12-27, calling Red-breasted Nuthatch- Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, 2 calling White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time Along Trail to Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1 Manitou Lake on 12-18, 1 Bear Creek West Park on 12-27 Spotted Towhee- Bear Creek West Park on 12-27 White-crowned Sparrow- Bear Creek West Park on 12-27 Song Sparrow- Below the Spillaway at Manitou Lake on 12-18, 3 American Tree Sparrow Lower Trout Creek, 1 on 12-18 Shrubby area along Dam at Manitou Lake, 4 on 12-18 Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 12-8 Bear Creek West Park on 12-27, small flock at VC Oregon- 12-5 FOS, 12-7, 12-8, 12-9, 12-19, 2 on 12-29 Pink-sded- 3 on 12-7, 4 on 12-8, 2 on 12-9, 12-18, 12-19, 12-21, 12-29 Lower Trout Creek, about 10 on 12-18 White-winged- 12-8, 12-18, 12-29, 12-22 Slate-colored- 12-8, 12-9, 12-29 Lower Trout Creek, about 5, on 12-18 Crystal Res. on 12-4 Evening Grosbeak- a few on 12-16, a few on 12-24, 2 on 12-22 Lewis Creek Trail near Wetmore on 12-6, a few flocks, total about 20 Pine Siskin- 1 on 12-17, 2 on 12-24, 12-22 Cassin’s Finch- 1M on 12-9, 10 on 12-18 (8F,1M) with brief singing, 12-24, 1M on 12-22 Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- Red Fox- 12-4, 12-16, 12-30 Moose- 3 along Rampart Range Rd. on 12-29 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- -- 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/19234a93-dd56-4046-9ec1-ed5f567f34ffn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] November 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
November 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Rough-legged Hawk- Along Colfax Lane S of Westcliffe on 11-29 Northern Harrier- Along CR 175 W of Westcliffe on 11-1, 2 Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, driving to TH flushed imm., then at lot when parked it flew up and perched on post only about 10 yards away, looked tired and wanting to perch Sandhill Crane- Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, flock of 18, near TH, circling high overhead and calling, slowly moving south, one was flying below the main group, an outcast? Eurasian Collared-Dove- Penrose, 2 on 11-15 Great Horned Owl- Along Hwy. 69 N of Westcliffe, flew over road around sunrise Colorado Springs near I-25 and Fillmore, calling on 11-18, seen perching in small cottonwoods at dusk on 11-20 Downy Woodpecker- 11-2 Sapsucker- Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, sapsucker tree near TH Rainbow Trail from Alvarado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, sapsucker tree Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Rainbow Trail from Alvarado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, sign Northern Flicker- 11-14, 11-21 Steller’s Jay- Stratton Open Space on 11-24 Clark’s Nutcracker- Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling Common Raven- Stratton Open Space on 11-24 Bushtit- Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, small flock near beginning along road, then about 12 near turnaround point, flocking with Pygmy Nuthatches and Mountain Chickadees RT S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29, about 10 Townsend’s Solitaire- Rainbow Trail from Alvarado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, calling Intemann Trail on 11-24, calling Mountain Bluebird- Near Guffey, flock of 10 on 11-15 American Robin- Along Hwy. W of Wetmore, 3 pairs on 11-15 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, 2 Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, calling Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling White-breasted Nuthatch- 2 on 11-2, 11-3, 2 on 11-5, 11-7, 11-10, 11-14, 2 on 11-16, 11-17, 11-21, 11-23, 11-28, 2 on 11-30 RT S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29 Spotted Towhee- Intemann Trail on 11-24, 2 calling Dark-eyed Junco- Pink-sided- 2 on 11-2, 11-14 White-winged- 11-2, 11-17 Intemann Trail on 11-24, calling Stratton Open Space on 11-24, mixed flock of about 30, Gray-headed, Pink-sided, Oregon and Slate-colored Evening Grosbeak- a few on 11-5 Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, flock of about 40 Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 2 flocks of 20 and 12 Pine Siskin- 5 on 11-21, 3 on 11-22 American Goldfinch- 2 on 11-22 Pine Grosbeak- Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, a few calling at 8750 Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 2 calling at 10,000 House Finch- Intemann Trail on 11-24, a few calling Cassin’s Finch- Rainbow Trail from Alavrado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1, calling Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9, calling Rainbow Trail S from Music Pass TH to end of RT on 11-29, calling Red Crossbill- Rainbow Trail Horn Creek Ranch to North Colony Creek on 11-15, 1 calling Painted Lady Butterfly- Rainbow Trail from Alvarado CG N beyond N Taylor Creek on 11-1! Abert’s Squirrel- 11-16 Spider Wasp- Rainbow Trail from S Colony Creek to N Colony Creek on 11-9 Bighorn Sheep- Along Hwy. 50 W of Canon City, 6 on 11-1, trying to cross highway to get to Arkansas River Along Hwy. about 10 miles W of Wetmore on 11-15, and again on 11-19 about 10 Black Bear Scat from young bear (?) along Rainbow Trail on 11-9 and 11-15 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- -- 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/29d50efe-20ee-4f77-b28a-a6b319567a4dn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] October 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
October 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Bald Eagle- South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, along river, went down for fish Northern Harrier- S of Divide on 10-20 Sandhill Crane- Pond N of Hwy. 24, E of Antero Junction, SE of Antero Res.- 12 on 10-18, stopover, in AM, gone in PM, on way to Bosque?, saw at 7:15 AM, sunrise Gray Jay- Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, a few Colorado Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, a few, friendly at beg, Colorado Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, from 10,000 to 11,000 Woodhouses Scrub-Jay- Safeway on 30th St. in Colo Spgs on 10-7 Clark’s Nutcracker- Colorado Trail S from Clear Creek Res. to Waverly Ridge Top on 10-18, 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 10-13, 10-6, 3 on 10-5, sang briefly Golden-crowned Kinglet- Colorado Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, at 10,000 to 10,500 Western Bluebird- About 20 flyover on 10-19 American Robin- 10-9, 4 on 10-7 Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, along FS 746 South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, flock of about 40 Townsend’s Solitaire- Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, 2 Rock Wren- Colorado Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, at 10,750, high altitude oddity American Dipper- Safeway in Colo Spgs on 30th St. on 10-8, sing South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, 2 Colorado Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, 2 terr. chasing Mountain Chickadee- Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, sang a few times, young one practicing Bushtit- Dome Rock SWA on 10-20, 6 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-7 White-breasted Nuthatch- 10-24, 10-19, 10-3, 10-1, 10-27, 10-26 Brown Creeper- Colorado Trail- Fooses Creek TH S to top of Cont Divide on 10-25, 10,500 Yellow-rumped Warbler- a few on 10-10, 10-9, 10-6, 10-1 Green-tailed Towhee- 10-5 Spotted Towhee- Safeway on 30th St. in Colo Spgs on 10-7, calling White-crowned Sparrow Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, a couple calling at around 11,600 Song Sparrow- South Platte area near Lake George on 10-20, calling Dark-eyed Junco- Slate-colored- FOS on 10-19, 10-24, 1 on 10-26 Pink-sided- FOS on 10-10, 2 on 10-12, 2 on 10-26 White-winged- FOS on 10-26 Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, sang a few times below trreeline, young one practicing Evening Grosbeak- a few on 10-3 Pine Siskin- 10-13, 10-10, 10-1 Red Crossbill- CT S from Clear Creek Res. to Waverly Ridge Top on 10-18, a couple small flocks Abert’s Squirrel- 10-17, 10-27, 10-26 Moose- Colorado Trail- Cataract Falls to Elk Ridge on 10-4, young bull at intersection of FS 714 and 726, huge bull on drive home on W side of highway in large willow riparian area heading up to Tenn Pass Cabbage Moth- Colorado Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, at 10,500 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- -- 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/05f5ff68-e5ab-43d0-8aff-03d9f029aebcn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] White-winged Dove Pueblo, old swan report from Divide
I happened to see a White-winged Dove on June 8 while driving along I-25 in Pueblo, N of Hwy.96. It flew just overhead across highway so was able to make the 55 mph ID. Also got some good historical reports recently from a private lake near Divide, including Great and Snowy Egrets and White-faced Ibis. Also from Fall of 2017, a brief visit from flock of 10 Tundra Swans, including an immature. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/39ac90d8-50f9-4d5f-b2d4-2c247100684eo%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] April 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
April 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season for returning migrants Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-19 Bald Eagle- Near Manitou Lake on 4-7 Prairie Falcon- Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, pair calling Scaled Quail Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, flock of about 15 Ring-billed Gull- small flock flyover on 4-15, new species for yard area Mourning Dove- Austin Bluffs Area, 4-18, FOS, singing Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, singing Eurasian Collared-Dove- Austin Bluffs Area Broad-tailed Hummingbird- FOS on 4-26 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, FOS Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23 White-throated Swift- Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, FOS Red-naped Sapsucker- Missouri Gulch on 4-27, many calling, drumming Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS on 4-26 Say’s Phoebe- Austin Bluffs Area on 4-25, FOS, singing Blue Jay Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay Austin Bluffs Area Near Hwy. 9 and CR 11, about 15 miles NW of Canon City Xeriscape Garden on Mesa Ave. in Colo Spgs on 4-1 Common Raven- Austin Bluffs Area Ruby-crowned Kinglet- FOS on 4-27, singing Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, singing Missouri Gulch on 4-27, singing S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-3, FOS Western Bluebird- F at BB on 4-21 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Townsend’s Solitaire- Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12, flock of 5! American Robin- Austin Bluffs Area, nest building on 4-25 CURVE-BILLED THRASHER Report from an open area in Florissant of a pair visiting a feeder since September, last seen on 4-13 Canyon Wren Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Black-capped Chickadee Missouri Gulch on 4-27 Austin Bluffs Area, singing on 4-6 Mountain Chickadee Singing and nest building in late April in Colo Spgs at Austin Bluffs Area and at 30th St. and Fillmore Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 4-9, 1 on 4-15, 2 on 4-16, 1 on 4-18, 4-26, 4-12, 4-27, 4-5 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Missouri Gulch on 4-27 White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 4-16, 4-7 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Missouri Gulch on 4-27 Brown Creeper- Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12 Missouri Gulch on 4-27, singing Bushtit- Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Austin Bluffs Area Western Tanager- calling on 4-21? calling at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-20? Virginia’s Warbler- Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19, FOS, 1 singing Yellow-rumped Warbler- Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23, FOS Chipping Sparrow- FOS on 4-26 Dark-eyed Junco- Gray-headed- 22 on 4-16, 20 on 4-3 Pink-sided- 2 on 4-3 Oregon- 1 on 4-15 Slate-colored- 1 on 4-18 Yellow-headed Blackbird- Colo Spgs on 4-13, FOS Common Grackle Austin Bluffs Area on 4-6, FOS Evening Grosbeak- a few around some of the time Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Austin Bluffs Area on 4-23 Xeriscape Garden on Mesa Ave. in Colo Spgs on 4-1 Lesser Goldfinch- Austin Bluffs Area, early April Cassin’s Finch- some around most of the time Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12 Red Crossbill- some around most of the time, juvs. on 4-15 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Missouri Gulch on 4-27 American Mink- lots of tracks along S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-3 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/3e407971-b378-46c9-bd04-1b9ac5aceeac%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Reports from Woodland Park area
Had a few good reports recently from Woodland PArk area, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Lark Bunting and singing Northern Bobwhite. The Bobwhites have been around for about 6 months, started as a pair at beginning, but then male only. Joe LaFleur -- 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/94461df3-c80f-4a60-9f05-11340b4d6f87%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Ovenbirds, Aiken Canyon, 3 singing!, Black-chinned Hummers
Along the Canyon Trail at Aiken Preserve Today May 11, 3 Ovenbirds singing loudly close to trail, good looks too. A couple Black-chinned Hummingbird near parking area. Many returning migrants and lots of singing. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/89f44edf-910c-4797-9327-a0166778da1c%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher Update, Florrisant
Update on the pair of Curve-billed Thrasher visiting a yard and feeders in Florissant since September, they have not been seen since April 13. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/c8db3714-1762-48f2-bcb3-3d53fbb9a777%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher in Florissant update
Got some photos that confirm the ID in Florissant of the Curve-billed Thrashers, they saw one again today. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/82af5d80-874a-4a03-9ad9-a2569b0332d9%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrashers in Florissant
Got an interesting report today about Curve-billed Thrashers in Florissant, Teller County, requested some photos to verify. The email I got on it is posted below: <> Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/985c4a7f-ad44-4de6-91e4-924d02784383%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Upper Williams Canyon, no wrens, and Prairie not Peregrine
Finally had a chance to get back to Upper Williams Canyon to try to relocate the Pacific Wrens from a few weeks ago, but did not find any, only some Canyon Wrens calling and singing farther down the canyon I was really hoping for the Rampart Range Road to open up for easier access to the area, but they keep delaying opening the road due to muddy conditions and debris removal issues, so I had to bike in again. I did get some good photos of the observation areas, the habitat is some Doug-Fir and White Fir forest and shrubby areas along the noisy creek. There are brush piles along the creek drainage, and some of the Waldo Canyon Fire residue in area with a lot fallen trees. The Rampart Road stays open through November so I'm hoping to make a trip back in there in early November to see if they return. It was a great morning for birding with calm conditions so could listen really well for any sounds. Also last time I heard a falcon calling and called it a Peregrine, but I got a good look this time and need to correct that to Prairie, a pair farther down in canyon where there are bigger cliffs. Also had FOS White-throated Swift and my highest ever count of Townsend's Solitaires, a flock of five hanging around a water source in the lower canyon. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/3448dcec-8bbc-40ac-8a41-b744fcab1fd4%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] March 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
March 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Turkey Vulture- Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, FOS Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-17, 1 im. Peregrine Falcon- Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16, calling Wild Turkey Small flcok flyover Hwy. 24 near Cascade on 3-23 Sandhill Crane- Flock flyover on 3-29 of about 500! Heard them calling and took a while to find them, directly overhead at high altitude, playfully swirling around in flocks, slowly moving northward Williamson’s Sapsucker- Watermelon Rock Trail along Ramprt Rd. on 3-29, FOS Steller’s Jay- flock of 5 on 3-27 Blue Jay Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, 3 Gray Jay- Watermelon Rock Trail along Ramprt Rd. on 3-29, at about 9000 feet Clark’s Nutcracker- Dome Rock SWA on 3-17 S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18 Mountain Chickadee- started singing on 3-12 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30 Bushtit- small flock on 3-23 at Phelans Nursery Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30 Townsend’s Solitaire singing, Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16 Dome Rock SWA on 3-17, singing Western Bluebird- FOS on 3-28 Mountain Bluebird- Upper Williams Canyon, a few, 3-16, FOS South Platte River near Lake George on 3-17 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30 American Robin- FOS on 3-11, singing on 3-25 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, over 100 along loop trail American Dipper South Platte River near Lake George on 3-3, singing Canyon Wren Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16, calling Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, calling PACIFIC WREN Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16, 2 calling, brief singing Red-breasted Nuthatch- one around some of the time Rainbow Gulch on 3-7 Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16 Dome Rock SWA on 3-17 S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30 White-breasted Nuthatch- Rainbow Gulch on 3-7 Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16 Brown Creeper- 1 on 3-29 Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16 Dome Rock SWA on 3-17, singing S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, singing Spotted Towhee- singing, Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, lots singing Song Sparrow- South Platte River near Lake George on 3-17, singing Dark-eyed Junco- Gray-headed- 20 on 3-21 Pink-sided- a few around some of the time Oregon- 1 around some of the time Slate-colored- 1 on 3-3, 3-29 Red-winged Blackbird- many singing on 3-27 at Manitou Lake Evening Grosbeak- 1M on 3-23, 2 on 3-22, a few on 3-21, 3-16, 3-28 Pine Siskin- small to large flocks around most of the time, 16 on 3-18, Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16 S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30 Dome Rock SWA on 3-17 Pine Grosbeak- S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18, at about 9000 feet Watermelon Rock Trail along Ramprt Rd. on 3-29, at about 9000 feet Cassin’s Finch- occ. large singing flocks in AM, a few around some of the time Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time, 20 on 3-13 on 3-27 at Manitou Lake Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16 Dome Rock SWA on 3-17 South Platte River near Lake George on 3-17 S. Missouri Gulch Trail along Rampart Rd. on 3-18 Along Ramprt Rd. on 3-29 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 3-30, small flock Mourning Cloak Butterfly Upper Williams Canyon, 3-16, FOS Abert's Squirrel- Along Rampart Rd. on 3-18 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/81cbf158-5c4e-4a4a-a1bf-4f63f2179e6d%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] February 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
February 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Bald Eagle- 1 maybe 2 ads. and 1 subadult, chasing each other, along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-3 2 ad., 1 im. along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-17 American Kestrel Near Centenniel Dr and Garden of Gods Pkwy on 2-27 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 2-10 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- in Colo. Spgs. near Northgate Blvd. E of I-25 on 2-11 Gray Jay- along FS 363 NW of Divide on 2-15, at about 9000 feet Clark’s Nutcracker- A few along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1 Common Raven- Repeated sightings in Feb. near Marksheffel and Woodmen in eastern Colo Spgs Lion Village in Colo Spgs on 2-4 American Dipper- along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-17, singing Horned Lark Repeated sightings in Feb. near Marksheffel and Woodmen in easter Colo Spgs Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 or 2 around most of the time Lovell Ridge on 2-16 along FS 363 NW of Divide on 2-15 White Gulch on 2-8 along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1 at White Gulch on 2-2 White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 2-9 along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1 at White Gulch on 2-2 Brown Creeper- White Gulch on 2-8 Spotted Towhee- Calling along Foothills Trail, Garden of the Gods on 2-22 Dark-eyed Junco- singing on 2-23 Pink-sided- some around most of the time Oregon- 1 on 2-28, 2-17, 2-10, 2-29 Slate-colored- 1 on 2-28, 2-23, 2-19, 2-10 Gray-headed X Pink-sided hybrid- 1 on 2-10 Red-winged Blackbird along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-17, singing Pine Siskin- small to large flocks around most of the time, 24 on 2-23, 14 on 2-17, 14 on 2-16, 14 on 2-10, 12 on 2-4, 10 on 2-29 Lovell Ridge on 2-16 along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1 Rockledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods on 2-22 Pine Grosbeak- along FS 363 NW of Divide on 2-15, at about 9000 feet House Finch- unusual partial albino F with totally white head on 2-3, 18 on 2-25, singing on 2-10 Cassin’s Finch- small flocks around some of the time, singing on 2-24, 18 on 2-10 Some along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1, some singing Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch- Report of a flock of about 40 in Woodland Park on Feb. 10, an unusual sighting for Woodland. Red Crossbill- some sightings Some along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-3 along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-17 Lovell Ridge on 2-16 Many along CR51 eating grit on 2-15 White Gulch on 2-8 Many along FS 348 near Westcreek on 2-1, about 50 total at White Gulch on 2-2 Abert’s Squirrel 4 chasing each other around and calling at White Gulch on 2-2 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/dde8c841-9af6-4e13-8c43-69382abd39f5%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Pacific vs. Winter Wrens
After spending more time studying the sounds, the songs and calls are a match for Pacific Wren for the birds at Upper Williams Canyon. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller 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/56e1d5fb-302a-41d1-a2eb-2b407ec2c82f%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Pacific or Winter Wrens, Upper Williams Canyon
Upon further study I can;t really say for sure if the wrens seen today were the western Pacific or eastern Winter forms. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller 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/02ed618b-a8f5-4d10-8dd8-aee28e3952ef%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Two Pacific Wrens, Upper Williams Canyon Trail, singing!
On March 1,6 I observed 2 maybe 3 Pacific Wrens along Upper Williams Canyon Trail near Manitou Springs and Rampart Range Road. They were heard calling about 1 mile down the trail from Rampart Range Road and another at about 1.5 miles. The first bird was under a log and I got very close and froze hoping for a better look then a Pine Squirrel started chattering away which I thought would ruin things. But it stimulated the wren to jump to the top of the log where it bobbed up and down, showing its tiny tail, and I thought wouldn't it be great if it sang for me...then it belted out a few series of songs! Kind of subdued versions of its songs in a bit of a back and forth with the squirrel, but it was so wonderful to hear this song in Colorado On the return hike up the canyon another was heard calling in between the first two sightings, so possibly a third individual. The observations were at about 7500 feet. Also about 2 miles down the trail a Peregrine Falcon was calling and also had my FOS Mountain Bluebirds. The trail is difficult to access esp. this time of year as Rampart Range Road is closed to vehicles from Garden of the Gods until April 1. I rode my mountain bike from Garden of the Gods up Rampart Range Road about 6 miles to "trailhead" then hiked from there. The obscure unmarked trail in the Pike National Forest is on the left/western side of the road, about 50 yards past a large radio tower and large green water tank. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller 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/24e6aa9a-c04b-4299-a627-7d0a8e1e060b%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] January 2020 Birds Teller County and Beyond
*January 2020 Birds Teller County and Beyond* Golden Eagle- 2 at summit area of Signal Butte on 12-22 Cooper’s Hawk- Carefree Village in Colo Spgs on 12-26, 12-29, 12-30, 12-31 Scaled Quail 4 near Peterson AFB in Colo Spgs on 1-22 Belted Kingfisher- Ice Lake area at USAFA on 12-26 Great Horned Owl- Calling on 1-15 Downy Woodpecker- 1-21 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Sign on Dewey Mountain Trail on 1-1 Steller’s Jay- Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Near Falcon in eastern Colorado Springs on 1-15 Black-billed Magpie- flock of about 40 mobbing Red-tailed Hawk at open space next to Lions Village in Colo Spgs on 1-31 Clark’s Nutcracker- Vayhinger Trail on 1-4 Dewey Mountain-Bratton Loop Hike on 1-1 Horesethief Park Area on 1-11 Near Signal Butte on 1-18 White and Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-19 Common Raven- Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 American Robin- Singing at Carefree Village in Colo Spgs on 12-31 Townsend’s Solitaire- Calling along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Calling at open space next to Lions Village in Colo Spgs on 1-31 Black-capped Chickadee Singing at Carefree Village in Colo Spgs on 12-31 Mountain Chickadee Flock of 6 near Signal Butte on 1-18 Flock of 6 Along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25 Red-breasted Nuthatch- One or two around some of the time Vayhinger Trail on 1-4 Calling along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Dewey Mountain-Bratton Loop Hike on 1-1 Horesethief Park Area on 1-11 About 20 near Signal Butte on 1-18 White and Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-19 Some along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25 A few along Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-26 White-breasted Nuthatch- 1-21 Vayhinger Trail on 1-4 One Along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25 Pygmy Nuthatch- Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Bushtit Small flock at Carefree Village Townhomes in Colo Spgs on 12-31 Brown Creeper- Horesethief Park Area on 1-11 Cedar Waxwing- Carefree Village Townhomes in Colo Spgs- 14 on 1-2, 8 on 12-29 and 12-31 Spotted Towhee- Along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Song Sparrow- Calling along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Dark-eyed Junco- 18 on 12-28 Pink-sided- a few around most of the time Slate-colored- one or two around some of the time Oregon- 1 on 1-6, 12-29 White-winged- 1 on 12-28, 1-28 1 along Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-26 Evening Grosbeak- 1M on 1-8, 8 flyover on 1-5, 3 on 1-3, 1M on 1-9 Flock of about 8 Near Signal Butte on 1-18 A few along Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-26 Pine Siskin- a few around most of the time Horesethief Park Area on 1-11 Along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25 American Goldfinch- 2 along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Pine Grosbeak- Horesethief Park Area at around 10,000 feet on 1-11 House Finch- 13 on 1-6, 10 on 1-23 Cassin’s Finch- small to large flocks around some of the time, About 40 (25F,15M) on 1-21! 1F on Dewey Mountain-Bratton Loop Hike on 1-1 Along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25 Red Crossbill- a few around some of the time Vayhinger Trail on 1-4 Flock of about 12 and 10 along Santa Fe Trail from Northgate to Ice Lake on 12-26 Horesethief Park Area on 1-11 Along Cty. Rd. 51 near Divide many small flosck along road eating grit on 1-18 About 20 near Signal Butte on 1-18 White and Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-19 Many along FS 717 W of Woodland Park on 1-25 Some along Lovel Gulch Trail on 1-26 Bobcat- tracks on 1-28 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/7986bddf-fd60-4c95-9660-8cb982fa42f2%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Woodland Park
Got a report today from Woodland Park residents, flock of about 40 Rosy-Finches at their feeders. In a photo they sent me, they were all Gray-crowned. Joe LaFleur Woodland PArk, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/3920ba67-e958-4d13-a9aa-32ac6040407f%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] December 2019 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
December 2019 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Yard area was mostly devoid of birds from late November to late December, presumably because of the wet year of 2019 that produced a lot of seed and cone crops so there was a lot of natural food available. The "regulars" started to return to the yard area in late December. Downy Woodpecker- Ute Valley park on 11-28, drumming Clark’s Nutcracker- Ute Pass Trail on 12-7 Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8 Mule Creek Trail on 12-21 Signal Butte Area on 12-22 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay Ute Valley Park on 11-28 Ute Pass Trail on 12-7 Townsend’s Solitaire- Ute Valley park on 11-28, calling Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8, calling Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1F on 12-15, 1 on 12-14, 12-1, 12-21, 12-19 Mule Creek Trail on 12-21 Ute Valley on 11-28 Ute Pass Trail on 12-7 Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8, 12-15 White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 12-9, 12-6, 12-8 Brown Creeper- Ute Pass Trail on 12-7 Mule Creek Trail on 12-21 Spotted Towhee- Ute Valley park on 11-28, calling Dark-eyed Junco- Pink-sided- 1 on 12-15, 12-14, 4 on 12-12, 1 on 12-9, 2 on 12-6, 1 on 12-18, 12-22, 12-21, 12-19 Slate-colored- 2 on 12-6, 1 on 12-19 White-winged- 1 on 12-19 Evening Grosbeak- Flock flyover of 26 on 12-12 Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8, flock of about 40, a few on 12-15 Pine Siskin- 1 on 12-8, 3 on 12-18 Ute Pass Trail on 12-7 House Finch- 5 on 12-15 Red Crossbill- A few on 12-9, 12-5, 12-3, 12-1, 12-21 Crystal Res., 12-3 Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8, many, 15 on 12-15 Mule Creek Trail on 12-21 Signal Butte Area on 12-22 Abert’s Squirrel- Lovell Gulch Trail on 12-8 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/661ec1b2-7dee-47c1-b905-b262d02670d2%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] November 2019 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
November 2019 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Common Merganser- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6 Bald Eagle- adult South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6 Cooper’s Hawk- South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6 Sharp-shinned Hawk- Dome Rock SWA on 11-6 Sandhill Crane Small flock near Westcreek overnight at small frozen lake on 11-14, at about 8000 feet Eurasian Collared-Dove- N of Poncha Springs on 11-16 Gray Jay- Glen Cove on 11-5 Clark’s Nutcracker- Glen Cove on 11-5 Dome Rock SWA on 11-6 Along Rainbow Trail W from Mears Junction on 11-16, at 9000 feet Along Pikes Peak Highway on 11-19, at around 10,000 feet Bushtit Dome Rock SWA on 11-6, flock of 8 Townsend’s Solitaire- Along Rainbow Trail W from Mears Junction on 11-16, singing and calling Canyon Wren- Dome Rock SWA on 11-6, calling American Dipper- 3 on South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6, territorial displays 1 along South Platte River near Lake George on 11-20 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 11-4, 11-6, 11-13 Palmer-Red Rocks Trail on 11-2 FS 717 Trail W of Woodland Park on 11-3 Dome Rock SWA on 11-6 White Gulch Trail on 11-17 Dome Rock SWA on 11-20 White-breasted Nuthatch- 11-14 Brown Creeper- FS 717 Trail W of Woodland Park on 11-3 White Gulch Trail on 11-17 Dome Rock SWA on 11-20 Spotted Towhee- Palmer-Red Rocks Trail on 11-2 Dark-eyed Junco- Slate-colored- 1 on 11-1, 11-4, 11-15, 11-22 Pink-sided- 2 on 11-7, 11-22 Oregon- 1 on 11-7 Evening Grosbeak- White Gulch Trail on 11-17 Pine Siskin- Palmer-Red Rocks Trail on 11-2 House Finch- Cassin’s Finch- 2M,1F on 11-22 Red Crossbill- 11-14, 11-6, 11-13 Palmer-Red Rocks Trail on 11-2 FS 717 Trail W of Woodland Park on 11-3 South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6 Along Rainbow Trail W from Mears Junction on 11-16 Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-17 Along South Platte River near Lake George on 11-20 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/2308b83d-8657-4beb-9abc-d26405225fe3%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] October 2019 Birds Woodland Park and Beyond
October 2019 Birds Woodland Park and Beyond Bald Eagle- Imm. at Crystal Res. on 10-16 Osprey- South Catamount Res. on 10-6 Rosemont Res. on 10-1 Killdeer- South Catamount Res. on 10-6 Solitary Sandpiper- Rosemont Res. on 10-1 Downy Woodpecker- 10-7, 10-4, 10-13, 10-18 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Along CO Trail from Jefferson Creek to Georgia Pass on 10-12 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Cascade on 10-13 Westcreek area on 10-24, 8200 feet Gray Jay- Along CO Trail from Jefferson Creek to Georgia Pass on 10-12 at around 11,000 feet Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19 at around 11,000 feet Along CO Trail from Middle Fork Swan River to Red Trail at around 11,000 feet Clark’s Nutcracker- Forester Trail on 10-1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Forester Trail on 10-1 Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-13 Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Along CO Trail from Jefferson Creek to Georgia Pass on 10-12 Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19 Mountain Bluebird- Flock flyover on 10-10 South Catamount Res. on 10-6 Hermit Thrush- Forester Trail on 10-1 American Robin- 10-7, 10-8, 10-10 Townsend’s Solitaire- Singing in Cascade on 10-13 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 10-5, 10-7, 10-8, 10-13, 10-20, 10-9 Many Along FS 379 Rd. on 10-1 Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-13 Crystal Res. on 10-23 Along FS 717 trail W of Woodland Park on 10-27 Along Michigan Creek Road near Fairplay on 10-28 White-breasted Nuthatch- 10-7, 10-13, 10-18, 10-22 Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-13 along FS 717 trail W of Woodland Park on 10-27 Brown Creeper- Forester Trail on 10-1 Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-13 Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19 European Starling- 10 on 10-10, 2 on 10-11 White-crowned Sparrow- 10-8 Dark-eyed Junco- high counts, 20 on 10-28 during storm, 25 on 10-29 Pink-sided- 1 on 10-10, 10-15, 10-18, 10-28, 10-29, 10-30t, 10-31 Slate-colored- 1 on 10-22, 10-24, 10-29, 10-30, White-winged- 1 on 10-22 Oregon- 2 on 10-24, 1 on 10-25, 10-27, 10-28, 2 on 10-29, 1 on 10-30, 10-31 Red-winged Blackbird- 2 on 10-22 Pine Siskin- small flocks around most of the time, disappeared after heavy snows in late Oct. Forester Trail on 10-1 Along FS 379 Rd. on 10-1, 3 large flocks totaling over 100 Pine Grosbeak- Near Georgia Pass at about 11,800 feet on 10-12 Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19, at around 10,000 and 11,000 feet Cassin’s Finch- 1M on 10-15, 3 (2F,1M) on 10-18, 1F on 10-20, 2 F on 10-21, 1M on 10-22 House Finch- 18 on 10-20 Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, 10-15 about 8 incl, streaked juv., disappeared after heavy snows in late Oct. South Catamount Res. on 10-6 Forester Trail on 10-1 Crystal Res. on 10-23 Small flocks along FS 717 trail W of Woodland Park on 10-27 Along CO Trail from Middle Fork Swan River to Red Trail at around 11,000 feet Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, CO, 8500 feet -- 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/f3b543eb-f713-499f-8a9c-7632dd6d2b07%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay in Westcreek
A friend in Westcreek, S of Deckers, emailed me a pic of a Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, seen on Oct. 24, elevation there is about 7500 feet. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, CO, 8500 feet -- 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/fe81-97db-4e99-9f16-9167a8571799%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] September 2019 Birds Woodland Park and Beyond
September 2019 Birds Woodland Park and Beyond Pied-billed Grebe Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14 Common Merganser- Manitou Lake on 9-7 American Coot Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14 Bald Eagle- Catching fish at South Catamount Res. on 9-29, adult Golden Eagle- Subadult Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Red-tailed Hawk- Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3 at 13,500 feet Sharp-shiined Hawk Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13, above treeline repeatedly attacking raven and spiraling together downward like dogfighting aircraft Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 Cooper’s Hawk- Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3, cruising low over tundra at 12,500 feet Northern Harrier- Two at Dome Lakes SWA area on 9-13 Prairie/Peregrine Falcon Along route to Santa Fe Peak on 9-23 Osprey- Manitou Lake on 9-7, 2 White-tailed Ptarmigan Feathers Along route to Santa Fe Peak on 9-23 Spotted Sandpiper- Manitou Lake on 9-7 Belted Kingfisher- Fairplay area on 9-3 Manitou Lake on 9-7 Green Mountain Falls on 9-20 South Platte River near Lake George on 9-24 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 9-6 Cochetopa Canyon on 9-14 Callliope Hummingbird- 9-6, 9-9, 9-10, 9-16 Downy Woodpecker- 9-27 Red-naped Sapsucker- Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 Williamson’s Sapsucker- im. M on 9-27, 9-9 Western Wood-Pewee- Manitou Lake on 9-7, singing Olive-sided Flycatcher- Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3, squeaky song of juv. Barn Swallow- 9-4 Manitou Lake on 9-7 Steller’s Jay- 4 on 9-6 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Green Mountain Falls on 9-20 Blue Jay Green Mountain Falls on 9-20 Gray Jay- Quandary Peak trailhead on 9-3 Around 11,000 feet Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 Around 11,500 feet Along route to Santa Fe Peak on 9-23 Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-6 At Dome Rock SWA on 9-24 Common Raven- Flock of 24 Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 9-19, 9-21 sang a few times Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Mountain Bluebird- Near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14 South Catamount Res. on 9-17 Hermit Thrush- Calling near Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Townsend’s Solitaire- 1 juv. on 9-6 American Robin- 9-27, 9-29 Flocking along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Flocking Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 Singing in Green Mountain Falls on 9-20 Gray Catbird Manitou Lake on 9-7, calling House Wren- Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13, near TH at about 10,000 feet Mountain Chickadee Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3, singing Red-breasted Nuthatch- 9-27, 9-22, 9-21, 9-6, 9-9, 9-15, 9-10, 9-16, 9-30 Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3 Manitou Lake on 9-7 Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8 Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 Occ. singing Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 Green Mountain Falls on 9-20 Dome Rock SWA on 9-24 South Catamount Res. on 9-17 White-breasted Nuthatch- One or two around some of the time Manitou Lake on 9-7 Brown Creeper- Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3 Horned Lark Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3 Dome Lakes SWA area on 9-13 Near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14 American Pipit- Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3 Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 A few Along route to Santa Fe Peak on 9-23 Wilson’s Warbler- 9-6 Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3 Around 11,5000 feet Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Along Cochetopa Creek around 10,000 feet, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 Green Mountain Falls on 9-20 Common Yellowthroat- Manitou Lake on 9-7, singing Yellow-rumped Warbler- 9-27, 9-6, 9-9, 9-10 Manitou Lake on 9-7 Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8 Flocking Along route to San Luis Peak from Stewart Creek TH in La Garita Wilderness on 9-13 Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 Dome Rock SWA on 9-24 Black-headed Grosbeak- 9-9 Green-tailed Towhee Manitou Lake on 9-7 Near Dome Lakes SWA on 9-14 Chipping Sparrow- im. on 9-22, 9-6, 9-9 Along route to Crystal and Father Dyer Peaks on 9-3 Manitou Lake on 9-7 Lovell Gulch Trail on 9-8 Along road to Stewart Creek TH, La Garita Wilderness on 9-14 White-crowned
[cobirds] August 2019 Birds Woodland Park and Beyond
August 2019 Birds Woodland Park and Beyond Northern Goshawk- 1 on 8-29, chasing squirrels Crystal Res. on 8-18 with bird prey item Osprey Along Arkansas River in Buena Vista on 8-23 Dusky Grouse- Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, male with 3 juvs. around 11,700 feet White-tailed Ptarmigan Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, feathers Great Horned Owl- hooting on 8-21 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- around most of the time Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, male trilling around 11,5000 feet Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27 Callliope Hummingbird- 8-22, 8-21, 8-13, 8-29, 8-30 Singing Crystal Res. on 8-5 Downy Woodpecker- 8-30 Red-naped Sapsucker- Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, drumming Western Wood-Pewee- singing on 8-24, 8-28 Singing at Crystal Res. on 8-18 Olive-sided Flycatcher- One along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-7 Warbling Vireo- Singing Crystal Res. on 8-4, feeding juvs. Steller’s Jay- absent until 8-13 Black-billed Magpie- 12 on 8-15, 16 on 8-20 Gray Jay- Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, at 10,5000 feet Clark’s Nutcracker- 8-28 Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, at 10,5000 feet Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, at treeline Golden-crowned Kinglet- Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, small flock around 11,000 feet Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27 Western Bluebird- 8-13, juveniles on 8-3 House Wren- Putney Gulch Trail on 8-8 Red-breasted Nuthatch- One or two around most of the time, more abundant this year in Teller County Crystal Res. on 8-17 Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22 Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, calling at 11,000 feet White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time Brown Creeper- Putney Gulch Trail on 8-8, singing Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27 Western Tanager- 1F at bath on 8-24, calling all afternoon on 8-22 Wilson’s Warbler- Rainbow Gulch Trail on 8-22 Putney Gulch Trail on 8-8, singing Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, singing at treeline Yellow-rumped Warbler- 8-21, 8-29 Putney Gulch Trail on 8-8, singing Small flock behind Walmart on 8-28 Townsend’s Warbler- Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, in small mixed flock with Yellow-rumped and Wilson’s, near Baldwin Gulch trailhead Black-headed Grosbeak- 8-24 juv., 2F, 1M on 8-13, 8-20 Chipping Sparrow- 1 im on 8-28 Lincoln’s Sparrow- singing at Putney gulch on 8-3, 8-8 Lark Sparrow Small flock behind Walmart on 8-28 White-crowned Sparrow- Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, singing at 11,700 feet Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, singing at treeline Dark-eyed Junco- feeding juvenile Brown-headed Cowbird on 8-17 and 8-21, absent until 8-13, with juvs. on 8-13 Evening Grosbeak- 7 on 8-13 with juvs., Small flocks around most of the time Pine Siskin- 8 on 8-13 with juvs., Small flocks around most of the time Crystal Res. on 8-4 Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, seemed to be everywhere in Teller County this year Putney Gulch on 8-3, flock of over 100, also on 8-8 Crystal Res. on 8-4, 8-5, 8-17 Pine Grosbeak Along route to Rinker Peak on 8-23, around 11,500 feet Along route to Cronin Peak on 8-27, near treeline House Sparrow- 1M on 8-24 American Mink One along South Platte River near Lake George on 8-7 Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel- 8-24, 8-21, 8-19, 8-20, 8-13 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/d4f2f2c5-92aa-4df4-a79b-647b1af07532%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Crossbill possible WW
A friend emailed me about a possible WW Crossbill she lives in westcreek s of Deckers she said the white patches were obvious and will try to get a pic red crossbills are very abundant around here this year Joe LaFleur Woodland 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/fde0b7db-6bc9-4e27-88dc-bdd1941014df%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] July 2019 Birds Woodland Park Area and Beyond
July 2019 Birds Woodland Park Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season Swainson’s Hawk- Along Hwy. 24 in South Park on 7-5, 7-21 Osprey Along Arkansas River near Buena Vista on 7-5 On a nest on power pole on S side of I-70 near Dotsero on 7-23 Sharp-shinned Hawk Along Pikes Peak Highway on 7-6 Peregrine Falcon Along Pikes Peak Highway at MM2, Camera Point on 7-3, circling overhead Arches NP on 7-23 White-tailed Ptarmigan, good summer with many alpine sightings and sign in June and July Along route to Savage Peak on 7-5, 3 near summit Scat along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10 Spotted Sandpiper- along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-9 California Gull South Catamount Red. on 7-17 Mourning Dove- singing on 7-12, 7-4, juveniles and sang once or twice 7-31 White-throated Swift Arches and Canyonlands NPs on 7-22 and 7-23 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- Along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 at about 13,000 feet, above treeline Along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10, male trilling at around 13,500 feet Callliope Hummingbird- 7-30, FOS on 7-8, 7-29. One or two around most of the time Hotel Gulch on 7-2, FOS Crystal Res. on 7-15 Rufous Hummingbird- FOS on 7-13, 7-16, 7-27. 7-20 Downy Woodpecker- 7-29 Red-naped Sapsucker- appear to be more abundant in Teller County this summer Calling and drumming along Rampart Road on 7-2 Williamson’s Sapsucker- Appear to be less abundant in Teller County this summer Calling at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Ash-throated Flycatcher Arches NP on 7-23 Western Wood-Pewee- singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-9 Cordilleran Flycatcher- singing in early July, calling thru end of month Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 Calling at Crystal Res. on 7-7 Calling in Breckenridge on 7-23 Warbling Vireo- singing and calling on 7-20, 7-4, 7-6, calling on 7-21, 7-28, singing calling 7-29. Singing and calling some of the time Singing at Crystal Reservoir on 7-1, 7-3, 7-7 Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Black-billed Magpie- juvenile on 7-18 Clark’s Nutcracker- 7-20 American Crow- juvs. on 7-31 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 Singing at Hoosier Pass on 7-10 Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Arches and Canyonlands NPs on 7-22 and 7-23 Mountain Chickadee- fledgling on 7-6 Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 Black-capped Chickadee Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Juniper Titmouse Grandview Area, Canyonland NP on 7-22 Bushtit Devils Garden area at Arches NP on 7-23 Western Bluebird- 7-19, at bath on 7-18, juv. at bath on 7-20, 7-16, at bath on 7-11, 3 on 7-27 Mountain Bluebird- Nesting at Crystal Reservoir under roof at gift shop Hermit Thrush- Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 Singing at Crystal Res. on 7-6 Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30, with food item Townsend’s Solitaire Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5, above treeline at 13,000 feet American Robin- singing on 7-12 Singing at Crystal Reservoir on 7-3 Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5, with food item near treeline American Pipit Along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 in alpine Singing along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10, displaying, nest with nestlings Horned Lark Singing along route to Mount Silverheels on 7-10, displaying House Wren- Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 7-16Calling at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Calling at Hoosier Pass on 7-15 White-breasted Nuthatch- around some of the time Pygmy Nuthatch- Typically common but very few in yard in early July, likely busy with nesting activities Brown Creeper- Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Western Tanager- singing on 7-13 Calling at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Wilson’s Warbler- Singing near Missouri Lakes Trailhead on 7-5 Yellow-rumped Warbler- at bath on 7-2 Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing at Crystal Reservoir on 7-3 Singing along route to Savage Peak on 7-5 Singing at Hoosier Pass on 7-10 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Yellow Warbler- singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-9 MacGillivray’s Warbler- Singing at Hotel Gulch on 7-2 Singing along Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 7-1 Singing at Catamaount Lakes area on 7-17 Singing Rainbow Gulch on 7-30 Black-headed Grosbeak- 3 on 7-28 (2M,1F), 7-20 M, Singing along Rampart Road on 7-2 Spotted Towhee Singing along Pikes Peak Highway near gate on 7-3, 7-1, 7-28 Green-tailed Towhee- singing on 7-12, seemed more abundant this year in late spring-early summer, singing at a lot of
Re: [cobirds] Possible Old Pileated Woodpecker Tree in CO?
I posted the pics on my website if you want to see at betterbirdwatching.com follow link at top but although large the holes do not appear to be pileated -- 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/da11b363-7f60-4df9-83f2-23836f7e92a6%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Possible Old Pileated Woodpecker Tree in CO?
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Re: [cobirds] Pileated link
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[cobirds] Pileated link
The link to webpage does not appear to work so from homepage betterbirdwatching.com just click on text at top "pileated woodpecker tree in CO?" Joe LaFleur Woodland 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/b46d3aee-9811-4330-9136-8ee6da77d303%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Possible Old Pileated Woodpecker Tree in CO?
While hiking yesterday near Leadville I found a very large stump with very large drill holes I posted a report with photos on my website at: betterbirdwatching.com/pileated-woodpecker-tree-in.com -- 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/d6e80eb6-d633-4ec5-9e25-447ce1b667a1%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] June 2019 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
June 2019 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season American White Pelican About 12 at Tarryall Reservoir on 6-1 About 6 at Wrights Reservoir on 6-19 White-tailed Ptarmigan Along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14, 2 feeding on insects on snowfield Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 in alpine, feeding on grasses Scat on Red Mountain C on 6-29 Spotted Sandpiper- Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 Along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27 California Gull Along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27 Band-tailed Pigeon- 6-15, second yard sighting, injured from predator attack Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 White-throated Swift Dome Rock SWA on 6-27 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- Courthship display Dome Rock SWA on 6-27 Downy Woodpecker- 6-18, 6-25, 6-19 Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near Guernsey Creek at about 9800 feet Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6 Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 at around 11,000 feet Hairy Woodpecker Nestlings calling Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6 Red-naped Sapsucker- at water feature on 6-12, 6-5 Drumming along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 Red-headed Woodpecker report from Westcreek area on 6-4 Olive-sided Flycatcher Singing near Rampart Res Trail on 6-15 Western Wood-Pewee- FOS singing on 6-11 Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 Singing in Westcliffe on 6-14 Singing along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27 Cordilleran Flycatcher- singing 6-26, 6-11, 6-6, one at water feature on 6-27 Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 Calling along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 Dusky Flycatcher- Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 Eastern Phoebe One singing in Florence along Hwy. 67 just S of Hwy 115 Western Kingbird South of Florissant on 6-14 Cliff Swallow Along Tarryall Road near Tarryall Res. on 6-1, FOS Warbling Vireo- 6-22, 6-11, 6-28, 6-25 Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 Singing at Crystal Res on 6-23, 6-2 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 Steller’s Jay- Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near Guernsey Creek at about 9800 feet Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 around 10,500 feet, being chased by robin Gray Jay- Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near Jefferson Creek Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 Clark’s Nutcracker- 6-12, 6-11, 6-6, 6-27, 6-4, 6-28 A few Along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6 Along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 Horned Lark South Park along Hwy. 24 on 6-7 Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 Singing on Rainbow Gulch Trail on 6-15 Western Bluebird- 6-26, 6-25 Mountain Bluebird- At nest box Kenosha Pass on 6-1 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 in alpine Hermit Thrush- Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 Along route to Hoosier Ridge summit on 6-29, singing near treeline American Robin- courtship on 6-26 Townsend’s Solitaire Calling Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 at around 10,000 feet near treeline Gray Catbird Calling along S Platte near Lake George on 6-27, FOS American Dipper Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail in Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 House Wren- 6-25 singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 Singing Along Rich Creek to Tumbling Creek Loop Trail, Buffalo Creek Wilderness on 6-7 Singing at Crystal Res on 6-16, 6-17 Singing along route to Spread Eagle Peak on 6-14 Singing along route to Horn Peak on 6-19 Rock Wren Singing near summit of Horn Peak at about 13,000 feet Black-capped Chickadee Singing Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 near Guernsey Creek at about 9800 feet Red-breasted Nuthatch- 6-4 Calling Along CO Trail from Kenosha Pass to Jefferson Creek on 6-1 Calling along Lovell Gulch Trail on 6-6 Calling on Rampart Res Trail on 6-15
[cobirds] May 2019 Birds- Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
May 2019 Birds- Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season American White Pelican- 6 at Tarryall Reservoir on 5-5 and 3 on 5-18 Turkey Vulture- flock of about 20 along Hwy. 115 just S of Colo. Springs Osprey- near Tarryall Reservoir on 5-5 American Kestrel- near Tarryall Reservoir on 5-5 near Hwy. 115 and Lake Ave. in Colo. Springs on 5-16 Dusky Grouse- 1F along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18 Spotted Sandpiper- South Catamount Reservoir on 5-15 Wilson’s Snipe- FOS at Manitou Lake on 4-28, winnowing calling along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4 California Gull South Catamount Reservoir on 5-15 Eurasian Collared-Dove- near Jefferson on 5-5 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- courtship display on 5-5 along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4 Highlands Ranch on 5-11 courtship along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24 along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 5-17, 5-15 Red-naped Sapsucker- 5-23 at water feature drumming along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5 drumming along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18 Williamson’s Sapsucker- 1 on 5-20 along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5 along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Western Wood-Pewee- FOS singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 Cordilleran Flycatcher- FOS on 5-27 singing and calling thru 5-31, FOS 5-24 FOS singing and calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Canyon Trail singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Dusky Flycather- calling and singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Canyon Trail Barn Swallow- FOS on 5-28 Violet-green Swallow- FOS 5-31 FOS along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4 Tree Swallow FOS along Fountain Creek behind Walmart on 5-4 Lincoln Mountain Open Space on 5-11, at nest box Tarryall Res. on 5-18 Loggerhead Shrike- FOS near Tarryall Reservoir on 5-5 Plumbeous Vireo- many singing and calling at at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 Warbling Vireo- singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- many at at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Loop Trail Canada Jay- along McCurdy Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 on 5-31, 5-2, 5-8 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- many singing and calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Loop Trail Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5 singing along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18 singing along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24 singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Golden-crowned Kinglet- along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18 singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Horned Lark above treeline along McCurdy Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Townsend’s Solitaire- singing along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5 calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail Western Bluebird- 5-23, 5-2 Mountain Bluebird- along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18 along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24 Hermit Thrush- FOS singing at South Catamount Reservoir on 5-15 singing calling at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Canyon Trail calling along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18 calling along McCurdy Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 American Pipit- FOS at Crystal Reservoir on 5-1 House Wren- FOS 5-31 FOS singing Highlands Ranch on 5-11 singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 on Loop Trail singing along Dirt Bike 717 Trail near FS 355 and Woodland Park on 5-24 singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Canyon Wren singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail Rock Wren- singing near TH along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Bewick’s Wren- 2 or 3 singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, on Loop Trail near parking lot Bushtit- Highlands Ranch on 5-11 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1F on 5-17, 1M on 5-21, 5-3 South Catamount Reservoir on 5-15 White-breasted Nuthatch- around some of the time Brown Creeper- singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 American Pipit- FOS at Crystal Reservoir on 5-1 Western Tanager- at water feature on 5-26 singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 Yellow-rumped Warbler- 1 at water on 6-16, 5-17 singing along Colorado Trail from Rock Creek TH to Kenosha Pass on 5-5 along Colorado Trail from Long Gulch to Rock Creek on 5-18 singing along Ute Creek Trail in Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-25 MacGillivray’s Warbler- FOS singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Canyon Trail Virginia’s Warbler- FOS many singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16 Gate area for Pikes Peak Highway, singing on 5-15, FOS Ovenbird 1 singing at Aiken Preserve on 5-16,
[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe in Florence, Dickcissel in Westcliffe
On June 14 while driving through Florence I heard an Eastern Phoebe singing along Hwy. 67 just S of Hwy. 115. Also some Great-tailed Grackles farther S along Hwy. 67. On June 19 had a singing Dickcissel in Westcliffe along Cty. Rd. 129 S of Cty. Rd. 160 Joe LaFleur Woodland 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. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d4c01ff4-70a0-4615-8ae9-30e8788a2591%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker in Westcreek, near Deckers
Just got a report with photo of Red-headed Woodpecker at Turkey Rock Ranch residential area in Westcreek, near Deckers Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/dd0204f4-a545-4730-8ea3-1cf108563e57%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Ovenbird, Bewick's Wren at Aiken Preserve on 5-16, Found Binos
On 5-16 at Aiken Preserve had an Ovenbird singing on Canyon Trail and 2 or 3 singing Bewick's Wren on Loop Trail near parking lot. Found some binos along trail, if someone wants to claim them you can send me a description of these unique binos to j...@betterbirdwatching.com. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/01302c98-a03d-418b-a957-9dcf6147ad03%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] April 2019 Birds Woodland Park Area and Beyond
April 2019 Birds Woodland Park Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season Western Grebe 1 at Manitou Lake on 4-28 Great Blue Heron- 2 at Manitou Lake on 4-28 1 at Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14 Northern Shoveler many at Manitou Lake on 4-28 Gadwall- a few at Manitou Lake on 4-28 Wood Duck- 2 MF at Manitou Lake on 4-28 Blue-winged Teal a few at Manitou Lake on 4-28, courtship displays Common Merganser a few at Manitou Lake on 4-28 Turkey Vulture- FOS on 4-7 Aiken Preserve on 4-26 Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 Osprey- FOS at Brush Hollow SWA on 4-10 S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16 Crystal Res. on 4-21 Bald Eagle- adult at Manitou Lake on 4-28 American Kestrel- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27 Spotted Sandpiper- FOS at Manitou Lake on 4-28 Belted Kingfisher- at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16 Mourning Dove- FOS on 4-21, singing Great Horned Owl- Brush Hollow SWA on 4-10, calling early AM Broad-tailed Hummingbird- FOS on 4-24 FOS at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 Aiken Preserve on 4-25 Manitou Lake on 4-28 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 4-30, 4-27 Red-naped Sapsucker- FOS on 4-30 Monument Trail #715 on 4-26 FOS at Dome Rock SWA on 4-16, male drumming on metal gate Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS on 4-16 Monument Trail #715 on 4-26 FOS Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14 S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16 W of Woodland Park on 4-7 FOS at Florissant Fossil Beds NM on 4-6 Eastern Phoebe- Brush Hollow SWA on 4-10, sining in dam area Say’s Phoebe Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 Dusky Flycather- FOS calling at Aiken Preserve Canyon Trail on 4-25 Barn Swallow- FOS at Manitou Lake on 4-28 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay many at Aiken Preserve on 4-25 Gray Jay- Glen Cove on 4-15 Steller’s Jay- 6 on 4-4 Clark’s Nutcracker- Aiken Preserve on 4-26 2 at Florissant Fossil Beds NM on 4-6 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 many singing at Aiken Preserve on 4-25 singing at Monument Trail #715 on 4-26 FOS singing at Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Aiken Preserve on 4-26 singing at Dome Rock SWA on 4-16 singing W of Woodland Park on 4-7 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- FOS at Aiken Preserve on 4-25 Bushtit- Aiken Preserve on 4-25 Western Bluebird- at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 Mountain Bluebird- S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16 Townsend’s Solitaire- singing, calling on 4-13 Brush Hollow SWA on 4-10 singing W of Woodland Park on 4-7 Swainson’s Thrush- FOS calling at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 Curve-billed Thrasher- 2, singing softly, at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 Aiken Preserve on 4-26 White-breasted Nuthatch- scarce in early April then common later Brown Creeper- singing at Aiken Preserve canyon Trail on 4-25 singing at Monument Trail #715 on 4-26 singing W of Woodland Park on 4-7 Yellow-rumped Warbler- FOS on 4-21 singing at Aiken Preserve Canyon Trail on 4-25 singing at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24, Audubon’s and Myrtle’s Spotted Towhee- many singing at Aiken Preserve on 4-25 Chipping Sparrow- FOS on 4-23, singing many singing at Aiken Preserve on 4-25 Song Sparrow- singing at Manitou Lake on 4-28 singing at Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14 singing at S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-16 White-crowned Sparrow- FOS on 4-29 and 4-30 Dark-eyed Junco- Gray-headed- 15 on 4-30, 26 on 4-10 Oregon- last seen on 4-17 Pink-sided- last seen on 4-017 Slate-colored- last seen on 4-12 Brewer’s Blackbird- FOS at Manitou Lake on 4-28 Red-winged Blackbird- singing at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 singing at Florissant Fossil Beds NM on 4-6 Western Meadowlark- FOS at Aiken Preserve on 4-26 Evening Grosbeak- a few on 4-30, 4-17, 4-16 Pine Siskin- a few around all month Green Mountain Falls Pond area on 4-14 Cassin’s Finch- 1M on 4-12, singing on 4-25, 4-26, 4-28 many singing at Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 Abert’s Squirrel-1 hybrid with ear tufts and chocolate brown fur on 4-4 Buffalo Creek RA on 4-24 Chipmunk- FOS on 4-16 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/3c3a5d46-74d5-4ef4-a8f9-622ff06638d7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe, Curve-billed Thrasher, Brush Hollow SWA
An Eastern Phoebe was singing today April 10 at Brush Hollow SWA, in same area it has been heard in past years, along the dam. Also on March 27 was pleased to see two Curve-billed Thrashers along entrance road in cholla cactus area, singing softly. Joe LaFleur Woodland 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. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8ba38149-2c34-4569-84ce-4ba55cb42208%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] March 2019 Birds, Woodland Park area and Beyond
March 2019 Birds, Woodland Park area and Beyond FOS = First of Season Eared Grebe- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS Pied-billed Grebe- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS Double-crested Cormorant-at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS Common Goldeneye- Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12 American Wigeon- Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12 Common Merganser- Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, 3-27 Bald Eagle- 1 at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, 3-27 Cooper’s Hawk- 1 at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27 Northern Goshawk- Report on 3-16, caught a rabbit in a Woodland Park yard area Killdeer- FOS at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, 3-27 Ring-billed Gull- Flock of 12 in Green Mountain Falls on 3-26 Eurasian Collared-Dove- near Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, Monument on 3-31 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 3-12 Northern Flicker- “singing” on 3-20, courtship displays on 3-27 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- sign along Catamount Trail on 3-2 Say’s Phoebe- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS Loggerhead Shrike- at Brush Hollow SWA on 3-27, FOS Northern Shrike- 3-13, new species for yard area, during snowstorm, terrorizing feeder area Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Aiken Preserve on Loop Trail on 3-12, many squawking along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31 Gray Jay- Glen Cove on 3-26 Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 on Catamount Trail on 3-2 Golden-crowned Kinglet- on Catamount Trail on 3-2, Aiken Preserve on Canyon Trail on 3-12 Western Bluebird- FOS 3-28 Mountain Bluebird- FOS 3-16 Spruce Mountain Open Space on 3-31 Townsend’s Solitaire- Brush Hollow SWA on 3-12, 3-27 American Robin- FOS on 3-17, singing on 3-20 Pikes Peak Highway on 3-19, along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31 Bushtit- Green Mountain Falls on 3-2 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 calling on Catamount Trail on 3-2, 1 along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31 White-breasted Nuthatch- After being scarce for a couple months, seen most of the time in March Aiken Preserve on Loop Trail on 3-12 Brown Creeper- along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31 Spotted Towhee- singing along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31 Song Sparrow- singing on 3-2, Green Mountain Falls Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies during storm events in first half of month Pink-sided- a few around all month White-winged- last seen on 3-16 Oregon- a couple around all month Slate-colored- Last seen on 3-28 Gray-headed- Aiken Preserve on Loop Trail on 3-12, 18 on 3-14, 15 on 3-30 Evening Grosbeak- a few on 3-3, 3-25, 1M on 3-27, a few on 3-28, 3-29 Pine Siskin- one or two around some of the time along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31 Red Crossbill, 1 on 3-30 along Monument Trail # 715 on 3-31 Cassin’s Finch- 1F on 3-28 Abert’s Squirrel- 1 on 3-25 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/c541f1c6-10d4-4604-9b1f-c07ddad7406d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] February 2019 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
February 2019 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond Common Goldeneye- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-28 Common Merganser- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-28 Bald Eagle- 1 imm. on South Platte River near Lake George on 2-28 Sharp-shinned Hawk - 2-24 Eurasian Collared-Dove- Fort Carson on 2-17 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 2-8, 2-9, drumming on 2-10, 1 on 2-21 Northern Flicker- 1 on 2-8, 2-9 Steller’s Jay- flock of 5 on 2-7 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- yard area in central Woodland Park on 2-7, new species for area, although often observed nearby in Green Mountain Falls about 8 miles away and 750 feet lower, Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17 Black-billed Magpie- 4 on 2-11 Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 on 2-3, 2-7 American Crow- 25 on 2-6, 12 on 12-18, 14 on 2-21 Golden-crowned Kinglet- On Mule Creek Trail on 2-9, Aiken Canyon Trail on 2-17, Upper Mule Creek Trial on 2-23, singing on Upper Limbaugh Canyon Trial on 2-24 Townsend’s Solitaire- Aiken Loop and Canyon Trail on 2-17, calling Bushtit- Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17 Mountain Chickadee- singing on 2-10, sang once on 2-3 South Platte River near Lake George, Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17 White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 2-5, 2-10, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17, 2-22, 2-23, a few calling on Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-5, Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17, Upper Mule Creek Trial on 2-23 Pygmy Nuthatch- many calling on Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-5 Brown Creeper- 1 on 2-13, singing, also 2-14, 2-21, Lovell Gulch Trail on 2-5, Aiken Canyon Trail on 2-17, Upper Mule Creek Trial on 2-23 European Starling- at heated birdbath, 2 on 2-6, 1 on 2-8, 2-15, 2 on 2-19, singing on 2-24 Spotted Towhee- Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17 Dark-eyed Junco- all 5 subspecies during snowstorms events on 2-6, 2-8, 2-17, 2-19, 2-20, 2-21, 2-22, singing on Upper Mule Creek Trail on 2-23, Gray-headed- Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17, Pink-sided- Aiken Loop Trail on 2-17 Red-winged Blackbird- singing on 2-3 South Platte River near Lake George Evening Grosbeak- 1M,1F on 2-11, a few on 2-13, 2-21 Pine Siskin- a few around all month, Upper Mule Creek Trail on 2-23, more vocal in late Feb. House Finch- brief singing 2-2, singing 2-5, 22 on 2-14, 18 on 2-16 Cassin’s Finch- Small flock of up to seven birds around all month Abert’s Squirrel- 2 on 2-5, 1 on 2-8, 2-13, 2-14, 2-16, 2-18, 2-20, 2-22 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/270e1e43-e3a9-4245-a4cf-94db8196f2af%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] January 2019 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
January 2019 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond Red-tailed Hawk- 1 at Pulpit Rock area on 1-26 Bald Eagle- 1 adult at Rampart Reservoir on 1-9 Great Horned Owl- 1 at Rampart Reservoir on 1-9 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 1-22 Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16 Hairy Woodpecker- Fox Run Regional Park on 1-16 Blue Jay- 1 at Manitou Springs on 1-7 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Manitou Springs on 1-7, Pulpit Rock area on 1-26, Palmer Park on 1-28 Steller’s Jay- 4 on 1-11, Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16 Canada Jay- Glen Cove on 1-5 Clark’s Nutcracker- 2 on 1-30 American Crow- 24 on 1-11 Common Raven- Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16, 1 at Pulpit Rock area on 1-26 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo Creek RA on 1-2 Mountain Bluebird- Houses on Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16 American Robin- Pulpit Rock area on 1-26 Townsend’s Solitaire- calling on Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo Creek RA on 1-2, calling at Pulpit Rock area on 1-26 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo Creek RA on 1-2, Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16 White-breasted Nuthatch- 1 on 1-30. Typically seen daily, scarce this winter Pygmy Nuthatch- Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16, Fox Run Regional Park on 1-16 Brown Creeper- Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-1, Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo Creek RA on 1-2 European Starling- Small flocks hitting the heated birdbath all month, 24 on 1-26, 12 on 1-29 American Tree Sparrow- 10 at Palmer Park on 1-28 Dark-eyed Junco- all 5 subspecies seen many times during snowstorms, Pink-sided and Slate-colored around most of the time, Oregon and White-winged around some of the time Evening Grosbeak- 1F on 1-1, a few on 1-17 and 1-20 Pine Siskin- 1 on 1-29, 2 on 1-30, 3 on 1-31 Spruce Mountain Trail on 1-16 House Finch- 12 on 1-10, 10 on 1-11, 15 on 1-23, 12 on 1-29 Cassin’s Finch- 1F on 1-23, last winter had daily flocks of 10 to 20, perhaps due to the drought summer and lower reproduction. Previous summer had lots of rain and snow and reproduction seemed above average. Red Crossbill- Little Scraggy Loop Trail at Buffalo Creek RA on 1-2 Abert’s Squirrel- 1-3, 2 on 1-7, 1-9, 1-10, 2 on 1-20, 2 on 1-25, 1 on 1-27, 2 on 1-30, 1-31 Palmer Park on 1-28 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/8919c60f-e358-42c3-affd-5694fb850c5c%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] December 2018 Birds Woodland Park Area and Beyond
December 2018 Birds Woodland Park Area and Beyond Bald Eagle- adult at Rampart Reservoir on 12-12 Sharp-shinned Hawk- Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 Eurasian Collared-Dove- near Penrose on 12-20 Northern Flicker- Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 Steller’s Jay- 5 on 12-3, 4 on 12-6 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 Clark’s Nutcracker- one calling at Mule Creek Trail on 12-7 American Crow- about 20 on 12-18, about 30 on 12-22 Mountain Bluebird- About 10 at Beaver Creek Wilderness and SWA and near Penrose on 12-20 Townsend’s Solitaire- calling at Red Rock Canyon Open Space on 12-17, calling on Canyon Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 American Robin- Beaver Creek Wilderness on 12-20, Canyon Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 Canyon Wren- Beaver Creek Wilderness on 12-20 Juniper titmouse- Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 Pygmy Nuthatch- Canyon Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 Brown Creeper- Mule Creek Trail on 12-7. Canyon Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 European Starling- 4 on 12-23, 3 on 12-27 Spotted Towhee- calling at Red Rock Canyon Open Space on 12-17, one calling on Loop Trail at Aiken Canyon on 12-31 Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 12-27 Slate-colored- A few around all month Pink-sided- A few around all month Oregon- A few sightings. Small flock at Beaver Creek Wilderness on 12-20. White-winged- A couple sightings in late Dec. At Aiken Canyon Loop Trail small flock juncos on 12-31. Evening Grosbeak- a few on 12-18 House Finch- 12 on 12-23, 12-27 Red Crossbill- Small flock at Buffalo Creek RA on 12-1 House Sparrow- 1M, 1F on 12-23 Abert’s Squirrel- 1 or 2 around all month On 12-14 one Abert’s was jumping and flipping around for a while, like something was biting it, fleas, ants? Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, 8500 feet elevation -- 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/635e52f0-d5ea-4965-81db-f4d440d88616%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] November 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
November 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond Prairie Falcon- report from near Woodland Park High School on 11-14 Downy Woodpecker- one on 11-13 Northern Shrike- near Rampart Reservoir on 11-2 Steller’s Jay- 12 on 11-25 Clark’s Nutcracker- along Fourmile Creek Trail in Dome Rock SWA on 11-6 American Crow- About 40 on 11-11, about 20 on 11-28 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 11-19 American Dipper- along South Platte River near Lake George on 11-6 Canyon Wren- along Fourmile Creek Trail in Dome Rock SWA on 11-6 Red-breasted Nuthatch- along Shinglemill Trail in Buffalo Creek RA on 11-15 Brown Creeper- 11-22 Fourmile Creek Trail in Dome Rock SWA on 11-6, Lovell Gulch Trail on 11-25 White-throated Sparrow- tan striped, 11-1, 11-3 Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies on 11-1, 11-6 Pink-sided- a few around all month White-winged- a couple around most of month Slate-colored- a couple around all month Oregon- one on 11-1, 11-6 White-winged- White Gulch Trail on 11-25, 11-28 Evening Grosbeak- 1F on 11-9, 11-11, 11-12, 2 on 11-21, 11-23, 10 (7F,3M) on 11-28 Pine Siskin- 2 on 11-26 House Finch- 13 on 11-7, 21 on 11-12, 13 on 11-13, 10 on 11-24, about 20 on 11-28 American Goldfinch- a few on 11-3, 11-8, 3 on 11-20 A few along Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 11-20 Red Crossbill- about 20 along Shinglemill Trail in Buffalo Creek RA on 11-15 “Abert’s” Squirrel- 11-1, 11-3, 2 on 11-5, 11-6, 2 on 11-7, 1 on 11-13, 2 on 11-16, 11-19, 11-24, 2 on 11-27. 2 on 11-28 One or two around most of month. Abert’s seem to repel Fox Squirrels from yard area. Unusual hybrid on 11-9, stocky with dark brown fur, black tail, slightly longer ears, in a tree eating a chunk of icy snow..., Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet elevation -- 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/2a46bc8d-750a-40f9-a03b-1f886d323bb1%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] October 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
October 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond Bald Eagle- imm. along Colorado Trail near Wellington Lake on 10-1 being mobbed by ravens Red-tailed Hawk- Intermediate Adult at Dome Rock SWA on 10-23 Northern Goshawk- Rampart Reservoir on 10-3 Osprey- Crystal Creek Reservoir on 10-2 Sandhill Crane- Flock flyover of about 50 on 10-2, new species for “yard area” Northern Pygmy-Owl- Calling at Buffalo Creek Rec. Area on 11-1 around 8:30 AM, right at the intersection of Tramway Trail and Old Rd./Trail FS 543 Downy Woodpecker- A couple around all month Steller’s Jay- 4 on 10-31 Clark’s Nutcracker- a couple around all month Ruby-crowned Kinglet- along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6 Golden-crowned Kinglet- along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6 Bluebirds- Flock of about 20 along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6 Western Bluebird- last seen on 10-4 Mountain Bluebird- Crystal Creek Reservoir on 10-2, flocking along Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-12 Hermit Thrush- along Colorado Trail near Wellington Lake on 10-1, along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6 Townsend’s Solitaire- at birdbath on 10-1, singing along Lower Limbaugh Canyon Trail on 10-26 Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 10-18, 10-24 Red-breasted Nuthatch- many along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6, Buffalo Creek Rec. Area on 11-1 Brown Creeper- 10-4, 10-24 along Colorado Trail near Wellington Lake on 10-1, Rampart Reservoir on 10-3,along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6, along Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-12, along Lower Limbaugh Canyon Trail on 10-26, Buffalo Creek Rec. Area on 11-1 Yellow-rumped Warbler- along Colorado Trail near Wellington Lake on 10-1, along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6 Chipping Sparrow- 10-4, along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6 White-crowned Sparrow- 2 on 10-4, 2 on 10-10 (1 ad., 1 im.) White-throated Sparrow- 1 on 10-15 and 11-1, second yard sighting, tan-striped, first sighting on 11-5-17 Dark-eyed Junco, 25 on 10-9, all 5 subspecies on 10-31 Pink-sided- Arrived on 10-1, 2 on 10-9 Oregon- Arrived on 10-10 Slate-colored- Arrived on 10-23, 2 on 10-24 White-winged- Arrived on 10-26, 3 on 10-31 Evening Grosbeak- along Lovell Gulch Trail on 10-12 Pine Siskin- 1 on 10-8, 10-24 along CO Trail near South Platte River Trailhead on 10-6 Cassin’s Finch- 1F on 10-4, 10-31 Red Crossbill- About 10 along Baldy Trail at Buffalo Creek Rec. Area on 11-1 House Finch- 14 on 10-31 after snowstorm House Sparrow- 1M on 10-10 Abert’s Squirrel- An “Abert’s” was in yard area all month, looks mostly like Abert’s but tassel ears and body size a bit smaller than a true Abert’s so I think this one has a little Fox in it as it is too tame as well. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, 8500 feet -- 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/2f0d9dea-0f26-4b2e-8936-4d79a4e53612%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: San Luis Valley Bird Report, Sept. 14 to 16
Yes enjoyed my visit to SLV, highlights the Poorwills and Pygmy-Owls, also the Dipper swimming around Zapata Lake, had never really seen Dippers floating on open water like that On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 2:41:23 PM UTC-6, mvjo...@gmail.com wrote: > > Nice list Joe. Thanks for sending. > > John Rawinski > Monte Vista, CO > > On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 12:54:49 PM UTC-6, > joe...@betterbirdwatching.com wrote: > >> San Luis Valley area, September 14 to 16, 2018 >> >> Turkey Vulture- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Red-tailed Hawk- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Osprey- San Luis Lakes on 9-14 >> Dusky Grouse- 2 along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 >> Mourning Dove- Great Sand Dunes on 9-14 >> Great Horned Owl- PM calling at campground Great Sand Dunes on 9-14, >> calling along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 >> Northern Pygmy-Owl- 2 calling before dawn along trail to Willow Lake on >> 9-16 >> Common Poorwill- along entrance road at dusk Great Sand Dunes on 9-14, >> several calling after sunset and one right on the trail along trail to >> Willow Lake on 9-16 >> Callliope Hummingbird- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville >> Nature Trail area at Great Snd Dunes on 9-15 >> Hairy Woodpecker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Northern Flicker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, along >> trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 >> Plumbeous Vireo- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, singing at Montville >> Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Loggerhead Shrike- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Steller’s Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on >> 9-15 >> Pinyon Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Clark’s Nutcracker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on >> 9-15 >> Common Raven- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 >> Golden-crowned Kinglet- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 >> Bushtit- Campground area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15, along trail to >> Willow Lake on 9-16 >> Mountain Chickadee- Along trail to Ellingwood Point along summit ridge at >> about 13,000 feet, Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Mountain Bluebird- Great Sund Dunes on 9-15 >> Hermit Thrush- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 >> American Robin- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Townsend’s Solitaire- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, singing >> at Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> House Wren- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Canyon Wren- Mosca Pass Trail on 9-15 >> American Dipper- at Zapata Lake on 9-14, swimming in the lake and >> floating on top of the water, looked like a miniature gull >> White-breasted Nuthatch- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes >> on 9-15 >> Brown Creeper- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville >> Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> American Pipit- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, along trail to >> Challenger Point on 9-16 >> Wilson’s Warbler- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature >> Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15, along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 >> Yellow-rumped Warbler- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville >> Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Spotted Towhee- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Green-tailed Towhee- along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 >> Chipping Sparrow- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature >> Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Lark Sparrow- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 >> White-crowned Sparrow- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on >> 9-15 >> Dark-eyed Junco- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 >> Pine Siskin- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 >> Pine Grosbeak- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 >> Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- along trail to Challenger Point on 9-16 >> >> Huge Bull elk near San Luis Lakes on 9-14 in early AM, in valley a few >> miles W of treeline >> >> Joe LaFleur >> Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet >> >> >> > -- 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/ae5b6891-eb7b-43ec-9476-df999ff3eaa3%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] September 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
September 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond Common Merganser- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Turkey Vulture- around all month flock of 6 near Divide on 9-27 Red-tailed Hawk- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 at 13,000+ feet Cooper’s Hawk- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Osprey- 2 at Manitou Lake on 9-13, S. Catamount Res. on 9-6 Dusky Grouse- kill zone feather remnants along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 Solitary Sandpiper- Rampart Reservoir on 9-5 Belted Kingfisher- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Mourning Dove- last seen in early Sept. Eurasian Collared-Dove- Salida on 9-14 Common Nighthawk- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 9-5 Callliope Hummingbird- 9-7, 9-6 Downy Woodpecker- 9-24, 9-20, 9-1 along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 at about 12,000 feet Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 Swallows- last seen in early Sept. Plumbeous Vireo- singing at Manitou Lake on 9-13 Steller’s Jay- 4 on 9-26 Clark’s Nutcracker- 9-28, 9-2, 9-1 Many along Highway 285 S of Bunena Vista on 9-27 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing at Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 9-24, singing at Manitou Lake on 9-13, singing at Rampart Reservoir on 9-5 Golden-crowned Kinglet- 9-28 Bluebirds- Flock of 30+ at Rampart Reservoir on 9-5 Western Bluebird- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Mountain Bluebird- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 Hermit Thrush- Calling at Rampart Reservoir on 9-5 Townsend’s Solitaire- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 at about 12,500 feet, calling Gray Catbird- Manitou Lake on 9-13 American Dipper- singing at Manitou Lake on 9-13 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Rampart Reservoir on 9-5 Brown Creeper- 9-24, 9-2 along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27, singing at Rampart Reservoir on 9-5, American Pipit- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 Wilson’s Warbler- Rampart Reservoir on 9-5, Manitou Lake on 9-13 Yellow-rumped Warbler- 9-26, 9-24, Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 9-24, 3 on 9-5, 10 on 9-7, 3 on 9-4, 9-2, 9-1 along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27, Manitou Lake on 9-13 Townsend’s Warbler- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Black-headed Grosbeak- Last seen in early Sept. Spotted Towhee- along Pikes Peak Hwy. on 9-23 Chipping Sparrow- 9-1 along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 at about 11,000 feet Vesper Sparrow- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Lincoln’s Sparrow- Upper Limbaugh Canyon on 9-24 White-crowned Sparrow- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 Song Sparrow- singing at Manitou Lake on 9-13 Brewer’s Blackbird- 9-22 Red-winged Blackbird- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Evening Grosbeak- 1 on 9-26, 4 on 9-28, 9-22, 9-10 Pine Siskin- along trail to Boulder Mountain on 9-27 Lesser Goldfinch- Rampart Reservoir on 9-5 House Finch- singing on 9-22, 9-7 Red Crossbill- Manitou Lake on 9-13 Abert’s X Fox Squirrel hybrid- Black with bigger ears and some brown fur on face on 9-28 and again on 10-5 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/87b4c314-a9ea-4335-8359-1190ac6b44c7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] San Luis Valley Bird Report, Sept. 14 to 16
San Luis Valley area, September 14 to 16, 2018 Turkey Vulture- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Red-tailed Hawk- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Osprey- San Luis Lakes on 9-14 Dusky Grouse- 2 along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 Mourning Dove- Great Sand Dunes on 9-14 Great Horned Owl- PM calling at campground Great Sand Dunes on 9-14, calling along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 Northern Pygmy-Owl- 2 calling before dawn along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 Common Poorwill- along entrance road at dusk Great Sand Dunes on 9-14, several calling after sunset and one right on the trail along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 Callliope Hummingbird- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature Trail area at Great Snd Dunes on 9-15 Hairy Woodpecker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Northern Flicker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 Plumbeous Vireo- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, singing at Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Loggerhead Shrike- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Steller’s Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Pinyon Jay- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Clark’s Nutcracker- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Common Raven- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 Golden-crowned Kinglet- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 Bushtit- Campground area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15, along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 Mountain Chickadee- Along trail to Ellingwood Point along summit ridge at about 13,000 feet, Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Mountain Bluebird- Great Sund Dunes on 9-15 Hermit Thrush- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 American Robin- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Townsend’s Solitaire- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, singing at Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 House Wren- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Canyon Wren- Mosca Pass Trail on 9-15 American Dipper- at Zapata Lake on 9-14, swimming in the lake and floating on top of the water, looked like a miniature gull White-breasted Nuthatch- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Brown Creeper- singing along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 American Pipit- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, along trail to Challenger Point on 9-16 Wilson’s Warbler- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15, along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 Yellow-rumped Warbler- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Spotted Towhee- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Green-tailed Towhee- along trail to Willow Lake on 9-16 Chipping Sparrow- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14, Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Lark Sparrow- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 White-crowned Sparrow- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Dark-eyed Junco- Montville Nature Trail area at Great Sand Dunes on 9-15 Pine Siskin- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 Pine Grosbeak- along trail to Zapata Lake on 9-14 Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- along trail to Challenger Point on 9-16 Huge Bull elk near San Luis Lakes on 9-14 in early AM, in valley a few miles W of treeline Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/c065813f-c27e-4fac-b342-f62469973285%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] July 2018 Birds, Woodland Park area and Beyond
July 2018 Birds, Woodland Park area and Beyond Double-crested Cormorant- 1 at Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13 Turkey Vulture- Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13,South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 Black-crowned Night-Heron- South Platte Park on 7-14 Cattle Egret- 11 in field with cattle near Farmer’s Highline Canal near Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13 California Gull- along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12 Golden Eagle- 2 im. near summit on Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7 Red-tailed Hawk- near summit Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7, nesting near Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13 Swainson’s Hawk- Castle Rock on 7-1 Sharp-shinned Hawk- at Hwy. 285 and Santa Fe/Hwy. 85 in Denver on 7-14 Osprey- 3 fledglings on nest platform at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 Peregrine Falcon- Horseshoe Mountain on 7-19 American Kestrel- South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 Wild Turkey- Report of juvs. in WP area on 7-14 Dusky Grouse- Adults and juvs. along Pikes Peak Hwy. on 7-31 Spotted Sandpiper- South Catamount Lake on 7-26 Mourning Dove- singing thru 7-21, singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4 Eurasian Collared-Dove- 2 on 7-20, 1 on 7-27 and 7-28, Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 4+, territorial displays at Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13, 1 in Englewood on 7-28, 7-14, display along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12 Callliope Hummingbird- arrived on 7-21 Rufous Hummingbird- arrived on 7-25 Downy Woodpecker- 7-20, 7-24, 7-15, 7-13, 7-11, 7-12 Hairy Woodpecker- 3 on 7-21, juv. Lewis’ Woodpecker- hawking insects along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12 Red-naped Sapsucker- along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, juveniles and feeding young at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19 Williamson’s Sapsucker- F juv. at bath on 7-27, MF juv. at bath on 7-20, F at bath on 7-18 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4 Cordilleran Flycatcher- singing thru 7-27, at bath on 7-1, singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing 7-4, singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19, singing at Dome Rock SWA on 7-12 Western Wood-Pewee- Singing thru 7-22, Singing at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 Hammond’s Flycatcher- singing Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7 Olive-sided Flycatcher- 1 on 7-5 and 7-31 singing, new species for yard area Say’s Phoebe- South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 Western Kingbird- South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14, Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13 Cliff Swallow lots with juvs. at Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13 and South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 Violet-green Swallow- at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19 Warbling Vireo- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12 Black-billed Magpie- juvs. on 7-9, flock of about 24 in Castle Rock on 7-28 Gray Jay- Bald Mountain A trail near Breckenridge on 7-7, Glen Cove on 7-2, 7-3 Steller’s Jay- juveniles on 7-29 Clark’s Nutcracker- 7-8, 7-27, 7-22, 7-21, 7-20, 7-15, 7-13, 7-11, 7-29, Glen Cove on 7-2 American Crow- juvs. on 7-18 Black-capped Chickadee- fledglings at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14, singing in Englewood on 7-29 Mountain Chickadee- juvs. on 7-11, singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing at Glen Cove on 7-3 Golden-crowned Kinglet- singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- singing, feeding young at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 Western Bluebird- at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19, along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12 Mountain Bluebird- Feeding young early July at Crystal Reservoir, Rampart Range Road near Rainbow Gulch on 7-19 Hermit Thrush- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8, singing at Rainbow Gulch on 7-19 American Robin- juvs., eating wax currants on 7-15, singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4 Townsend’s Solitaire- 1 at water features on 7-22, 7-21, singing at Glen Cove on 7-3 Gray Catbird- singing, juveniles at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14, along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12 House Wren- singing along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4, singing at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 and Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada on 7-13, singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12 American Dipper- along South Platte River near Lake George on 7-12 Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1 calling on 7-20, along Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 7-4 White-breasted Nuthatch- 4 with juvs. on 7-20, juvs. at South Platte Park, Denver on 7-14 Bushtit- Englewood on 7-29 Brown Creeper- singing Mule Creek Trail on 7-8 Horned Lark- Bald Mountain A trail near
[cobirds] June 2018 Birds Woodland Park Area and Beyond
June 2018 Birds, Woodland Park area and Beyond American White Pelican- Washington Park in Denver on 6-24 Bald Eagle- 1 ad. at Crystal Reservoir on Pikes Peak Hwy. on 6-12 Black-crowned Night-Heron- along Highline Canal in Englewood on 6-29 Swainson’s Hawk- Near Holly and Belleview in Denver on 6-6 Sharp-shinned Hawk- Near Arapahoe and Holly in Denver on 6-17 White-tailed Ptarmigan- Scat and feathers on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2 Belted Kingfisher- along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7 2 along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9 Mourning Dove- 6-27, Broad-tailed Hummingbird- Castle Rock on 6-23, 2 near Parents House in Englewood on 6-29, 3 along Highline Canal in Englewood on 6-29, courtship displays Red-naped Sapsucker- Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 6-7, Green Mountain Falls on 6-21 Williamson’s Sapsucker- M at bath on 6-13 Say’s Phoebe- Near Arapahoe and Holly in Denver on 6-17 Cordilleran Flycatcher- singing along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9 Dusky Flycatcher- FOS calling, singing on 6-6, new species for yard area Olive-sided Flycatcher-FOS, 1, singing, Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 6-7 1 singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2 Western Wood-Pewee- singing along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9, singing in yard on 6-25, 6-26, 6-27 Violet-green Swallow- Green Mountain Falls on 6-9 Tree Swallow- Green Mountain Falls on 6-9 Warbling Vireo- singing, Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 6-7, singing along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9 Blue Jay- Green Mountain Falls on 6-10, yard on 6-20 Gray Jay- Glen Cove area, 6-12, Clark’s Nutcracker- at birdbath on 6-3, 6-7, 6-8, 6-10, 6-22, 6-20, 6-13, 6-12, Glen Cove area, 6-12, Ruby-crowned Kinglet- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2 Bushtit- Parent’s house in Englewood on 6-17, 6-29, along Highline Canal in Englewood on 6-29 Townsend’s Solitaire- at bath on 6-22 Hermit Thrush- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2 Gray Catbird- FOS, singing, calling along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7 House Wren- along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9 American Dipper- along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7 Red-breasted Nuthatch- calling on Lovell/White Gulch Trail on 6-3, Parent’s House in Englewood on 6-6, 6-17, 6-23 Brown Creeper- 6-21 American Pipit- Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2 Western Tanager- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2, along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9, reprt of about 12 in Woodland Park yard area during migration in May Wilson’s Warbler- FOS singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2 Yellow Warbler- singing along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7, Washington Park in Denver on 6-24 MacGillivray’s Warbler- singing at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 6-7 Common Yellowthroat- FOS singing along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7 Black-headed Grosbeak- singing along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7, early month dail, then 1 F on 6-27 Spotted Towhee- Parent’s house in Englewood, 6-17, 6-23, 6-29, singing, along Highline Canal in Englewood on 6-29, singing Chipping Sparrow- singing at parent’s house in Englewood on 6-6, 6-17, along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9, 6-23 Vesper Sparrow- singing near Wilkerson Pass, Park County on 6-2, singing along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9 White-crowned Sparrow- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2 Lincoln’s Sparrow- singing on Mount Guyot Trail near Breckenridge on 6-2 Brewer’s Blackbird- along Platte River near Lake George on 6-7, along irrigation canal behind Walmart in Woodland Park on 6-9 Evening Grosbeak- A few around first half of June Green Mountain Falls on 6-9, 6-21 Pine Siskin- 1 or 2 around all month American Goldfinch- Parents House in Englewood on 6-29 Lesser Goldfinch- Calling in Green Mountain Falls on 6-9, 6-21, Parents House in Englewood on 6-29 Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- Red Crossbill- 1M on 6-1 House Sparrow- 1M on 6-3 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/05a42220-6d56-402c-b2cf-bbe48e1b4354%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] May 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
May 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond It was a Finchapalooza month in the yard area this month featuring good numbers of Pine Siskin (lots), Evening Grosbeak and Cassin’s Finch and also House Finch, Lesser Goldfinch, American Goldfinch and Red Crossbill. By early June the event had ended with only a few siskins and House Finches hanging around. Blue-winged Teal- Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13 Wood Duck- Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13 Osprey- FOS along S Platte River near Lake George on 5-19, Crystal Reservoir near Pikes Peak on 5-25 Bald Eagle- 1 adult along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-2, nesting at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12 American Kestrel- 1 along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12 Peregrine Falcon- flyover at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12 Wild Turkey- Pikes Peak Highway on 5-28 Spotted Sandpiper- FOS along S Platte River near Lake George on 5-23 California Gull- 1 along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-8 Belted Kingfisher- along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-2, 5-8 Mourning Dove- Mating on 5-15 Eurasian Collared-Dove- 1 on 5-18, 2 on 5-23 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- F on 5-6, M courtship displays on 5-7 along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13, Parent’s House in Englewood on 5-27, above treeline at over 12,000 feet at Almagre Peaks area on 5-31 Downy Woodpecker- Seen a few times a week all month Lewis’ Woodpecker- Report from Divide area in mid-May Red-naped Sapsucker- 1F on 5-2, 1M on 5-7, 1 on 5-18, 5-26 1 calling along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-8, Lovell Gulch in Woodland Park on 5-17 Williamson’s Sapsucker- calling, drumming, courtship displays along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- 2 along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, sign along Lovell Ridge Trail Western Wood-Pewee- FOS singing along the S. Platte near Lake George on 5-19 Eastern Kingbird- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12 Cordilleran Flycatcher- FOS, singing on 5-24 FOS singing at Lake George area and Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 5-23 Hammond’s Flycatcher- Singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20 Tree Swallow- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12 Violet-green Swallow- along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, FOS on 5-9 Plumbeous Vireo- 1 FOS singing along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20 Warbling Vireo- FOS, singing on 5-24 FOS singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, a couple singing along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31 Black-billed Magpie- 4 on 5-18 Clark’s Nutcracker- 5-16 FOS, last seen on Oct. 23, 5-17, 5-18, 3 on 5-24, at water feature on 5-22, 5-26, 5-31 2 along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31 Common Raven- Feeding on squirrel remains on 5-25 Courtship displays along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20 American Crow- 3 along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20 Bushtit- Dome Rock SWA near Divide on 5-8, Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 5-13 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- FOS 5-17, singing Dome Rock SWA S of Divide on 5-2, 5-8, 2 singing along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, singing at Lovell Gulch in Woodland Park on 5-17, singing along the S. Platte near Lake George on 5-19, singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, a few singing along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31 Golden-crowned Kinglet- singing at Lovell Gulch in Woodland Park on 5-17, singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20 Western Bluebird- A few around all month 2, MF, along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20 Mountain Bluebird- 2 along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, 1 along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31 Hermit Thrush- on 5-20, at water feature 4 singing and calling along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, singing at Lovell Gulch in Woodland Park on 5-17, singing along the S. Platte near Lake George on 5-19, singing and calling along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, a few singing along North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31 American Robin- nest building on 5-9 Townsend’s Solitaire- at water feature on 5-6, 5-15 Singing along the Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-20, 2, singing North Almagre Peak Trail on 5-31 Northern Mockingbird- at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on 5-12 House Wren- FOS on 5-11 singing 2 singing along 6 mile section of Colorado Trail N of Deckers on 5-6, along South Platte River near Lake George on 5-8, 5-19, 5-23, at Nature Center Area at Standley Lake Park in Westminster on
[cobirds] April 2018 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
April 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Turkey Vulture- FOS near Woodland Park on 4-8 Common Merganser- along S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-5, 4-27, pair on Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7 Osprey- FOS on 4-26 along S. Platte River near Lake George Bald Eagle- 1 im. along S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-5, report of 1 adult in Divide on 4-19 Golden Eagle- Near Lake George on 4-27 Sharp-shinned Hawk- Adult female on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on 4-1, Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29 Northern Goshawk- Report of 1 adult on 4-18 in Divide, hunting Mourning Dove Dusky Grouse- Fresh droppings along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22 Wild Turkey- one along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22 Chukar- In mid April the Chukar reported in a Woodland Park neighborhood in late March was still hanging around, likely an escapee. Ring-billed Gull- Green Mountain Falls, flocks, 4-8, FOS, flock of 33 along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22 Belted Kingfisher- Upper Palmer Reservoir W of Monument on 4-22 Mourning Dove- FOS, singing on 4-18 Eurasian Collared-Dove- Walmart, Woodland Park on 4-8, Lake George on 4-26 White-throated Swift- FOS Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7 Chimney Swift- Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- 1M FOS on 4-22 in yard area, 1 or 2M along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22, on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28, Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 4-10, 4-11, 4-12, 4-20, 4-28 Red-naped Sapsucker- FOS on 4-19 Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS yard area on 4-7, Green Mountain Falls on 4-7, MF courtship behavior on 4-9, Catamount Trail Green Mountain Falls on 4-14, Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29 Violet-green Swallow- FOS on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28 Tree Swallow- Rampart Range Rd. area on 4-15 Loggerhead Shrike- on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28 Steller’s Jay- Flock of 9 during snowstorm on 4-6, Steller’s Jay/Blue Jay hybrid with a Steller’s, looked more like a Steller’s but with white pattern markings of a Blue Jay on wings, head and tail, on 4-19, 4-20 Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay- Green Mountain Falls (7800 feet elevation) on 4-8, 4-14 Black-billed Magpie- Flock of 6 on 4-14 Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 near Wilkerson Pass Summit on 4-5 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Catamount Trail Green Mountain Falls on 4-14, FOS, singing on 4-15 Rampart Range Rd., singing at Upper Palmer Reservoir west of Monument on 4-22, singing on 4-26 at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide, singing on Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-1. Singing on Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7, singing on 4-26 at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 4-11, singing at Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-29 Bushtit- Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-1 Townsend’s Solitaire- singing on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on 4-1, singing along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22, Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29 Western Bluebird- FOS on 4-24 Mountain Bluebird- on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28 American Robin- singing on 4-2, Singing on Vindicator Trail on 4-28 House Wren- singing at Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-29 Canyon Wren- Singing, Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7, Mount Herman Trail near Monument singing on 4-29 American Dipper- Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7, South Platte River near Lake George on 4-18, on 4-26 at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide Red-breasted Nuthatch- on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on 4-1, at Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-29 Brown Creeper- 4-17, 4-30. Singing on Gill Trail, Cheeseman Canyon/S. Platte River on 4-7, Green Mountain Falls Lake on 4-10, Catamount Trail Green Mountain Falls on 4-14, singing, singing along Balanced Rock Rd. W of Monument on 4-22, singing on 4-26 at Dome Rock SWA S of Divide, singing on Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29 Yellow-rumped Warbler- FOS on 4-24, M at water feature on 4-30 singing on Mount Herman Trail near Monument on 4-29 Spotted Towhee- Singing on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on 4-1. Singing at Green Mountain Falls (7800 feet elevation) on 4-8, singing at Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-29 Vesper Sparrow- Singing on Vindicator Trail in Victor on 4-28 Dark-eyed Junco- Slate-colored and Oregon last seen on 4-20, Pink-sided last seen on 4-28. Gray-headed high count 40+ during snow storm on 4-20. Pink-sided singing on Highline Canal Trial in Englewood on 4-1, flock of about 10 at Green Mountain Falls Lake (7800 feet elevation) mostly Slate-colored with a few Pink-sided and Oregon, singing at Parent’s house in Englewood on 4-29, Courtship behavior on 4-29, Gray-headed, on Mount Herman Trail, grasping each others feet and fluttering through the air together Brewer’s Blackbird- FOS on 4-30 Common
[cobirds] More on Steller's X Blue Jay hybrid
I have seen Blue Jay here in Woodland Park a few times over the past 2 years, but I do hear them regularly in Green Mountain Falls which is only about 7 miles away and 700 feet lower elevation, so there is range overlap with the Blue and Steller's Jays there. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, CO 8500 feet elevation -- 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/bd667499-955a-479c-aa5d-848362e11627%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hybrid Stellers' X Blue Jay in Woodland Park
Steller’s Jay/Blue Jay hybrid with other Steller’s, looked more like a Steller’s but with white pattern markings of a Blue Jay on wings, head and tail, on 4-19, 4-20 in Woodland Park yard area. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/aabd83e0-5dc9-40fb-8b45-2f758bfc9d86%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] March 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
March 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond FOS = First of Season The day before a snowstorm yard was hoppin’ on March 18, with 60+ birds in yard area, mostly juncos and Cassin’s Finces, a Finchapalooza with Evening Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, Pine Siskin, House Finch and also Pygmy and White-breasted Nuthatch, Mountain Chickadee, Steller’s Jay, Black-billed Magpie, Hairy Woodpecker. American White Pelican- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Double-crested Cormorant- 1 at Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15. Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Gadwall- Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15. Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Ring-necked Duck- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Pair on pond near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31. Bufflehead- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Northern Shoveler- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Hooded Merganser- Pair at Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Turkey Vulture- 1 near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31. Bald Eagle- 1 adult along South Platte River near Lake George on 3-8, 1 adult at Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15. 1 adult at Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Cooper’s Hawk- 1 near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31. Osprey- Pair at nest platform, collecting sticks, Barr Lake State Park on 3-3 Northern Goshawk- Calling near Lake George around 8:30 AM on 3-28. My neighbors reported sightings from last August of adult Goshawk in their yard, it was chasing a squirrel and slammed into their wood pile, sat there stunned for a while and they got some good pics, the chicken-hawk also ate one of their chickens. Golden Eagle- soaring over Longs Ranch Trail near Manitou Springs on 3-24 Chukar- Report in yard area Woodland Park in late March, likely escapee. Killdeer- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31 Mourning Dove- singing Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15. Singing, Barr Lake and near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31. Eurasian Collared-Dove- along cty. rd. to park entrance, Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15, along Hwy. 24 Woodland Park area on 3-17, along Hwy. 24 Cascade and Crystola Area on 3-24. 3 near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31. Barn Owl- Roosting in nest box at Barr Lake State Park at picnic table platform along Lake Trail just N of Nature Center area, on 3-31. Northern Pygmy-Owl- 1 calling on 3-17 along Platte River near Lake George around 3:00 PM, 1 calling on 3-25 along Hotel Gulch north of Woodland Park around 8:30 AM Great Horned Owl- 1 on 3-9 and 3-11, mobbed by Steller’s Jays and and a few magpies and crows, 1 at Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15, 1 being mobbed by magpies, Manitou Springs on 3-24. On nest at Barr Lake State Park along Lake Trail N of Nature Center area, on 3-31. Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 3-6, 3-12 Williamson’s Sapsucker- FOS near Lake George on 3-28, calling, drumming. Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- 1 on Lovell Gulch Loop Trail on 3-11 Northern Flicker- Territorial calling and drumming on 3-21 Say’s Phoebe- singing near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31. Tree Swallow- 3-28 FOS Northern Shrike- 1 near Lake George on 3-22 Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay- Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31. Black-billed Magpie- 8 on 3-1 Black-capped Chickadee- Singing on on 3-3 on Palmer Loop Trail in West Colorado Springs, 1 on 3-4 and 3-6, 3-9, 3-22 Townsend’s Solitaire- singing, Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15. Enthusiastic singing near Lake George on 3-28 Mountain Bluebird- Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15, FOS on 3-18 Lake George, CO, Woodland Park on 3-19, Manitou Lake on 3-25 American Robin- 1M FOS 3-10, 1 on Mothers Rest Ladder trail, Cascade on 3-10, MF on 3-13, along Platte River near Lake George on 3-17, flock of12 on 3-25 along Hotel Gulch N of Woodland Park. Singing near Lake George on 3-28. Canyon Wren- 1 singing on Mothers Rest Ladder trail, Cascade on 3-10 American Dipper- 1 or 2 singing along South Platte River near Lake George on 3-8, 3-17, 3-22 White-breasted Nuthatch- Territorial calling on 3-3 on Palmer Loop Trail in West Colorado Springs Brown Creeper- 1 on 3-2, 3-4, 3-6, 3-13, 3-22, 3-24, 3-25, 3-27, singing on 3-11, 2 on on Lovell Gulch Loop Trail on 3-11, on Barr Trail, Manitou Springs on 3-24 Bushtit- on Barr Trail, Manitou Springs on 3-24 Western Meadowlark- Barr Lake State Park on 3-31. Spotted Towhee- Singing on Barr Trail, Manitou Springs on 3-24 Canyon Towhee- singing, Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15 White-crowned Sparrow- singing, Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15 Song Sparrow- Singing on 3-22 along South Platte River near Lake George, singing near Bear Creek Trail in Morrison on 3-31. Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies around most of month, high count 30+ in yard area on 3-25. White-winged last seen 3-25, Pink-sided high count 12 on 3-14, Oregon high count 8 on 3-7, Gray-headed high count 12 on 3-15. Also Palmer Loop Trail in West Colorado Springs on 3-3, Brush Hollow Reservoir on 3-15, Pink-sided at Barr Lake on 3-31. Evening Grosbeak- 6 on 3-13, 1 on 3-14, a few on 3-16, 1 on 3-17, 3 on 3-18, a few
[cobirds] February 2018 Birds, Woodland Park area and Beyond
February 2018 Birds, Woodland Park area and Beyond Bufflehead- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Common Merganser- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Common Goldeneye- 3 along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-27 Bald Eagle- 2 ad. at Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15. 1 imm. at S. Platte River near Lake George on 2-17, 2 adults along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-27 Northern Goshawk- 1 adult on 2-2, new species for yard area Scaled Quail- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Belted Kingfisher- S. Platte River near Lake George on 2-17 Eurasian Collared-Dove- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Downy Woodpecker- 1M on 2-14, 1M on 2-16, reports from Lake George area, 1 on 2-20, 2-22 Lewis. Woodpecker- report from Lake George area, spring 2107 Say’s Phoebe- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Horned Lark- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Steller’s Jay- Noisy flock of 10 on 2-12, flock of 6 on 2-13 Pinyon Jay- 40 at Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Raven- Ravens here have unusual vocalizations suggesting Chihuahuan, Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Black-capped Chickadee- couple sightings, singing on 2-28 Mountain Chickadee- singing on 2-23 Mountain Bluebird- Small flock near Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Townsend’s Solitaire- Singing, Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 American Dipper- S. Platte River near Lake George on 2-17, singing, along South Platte River near Lake George on 2-27, singing Red-breasted Nuthatch- Highline Canal Trail in Englewood, 2-25 Pygmy Nuthatch- Flock of 10 on 2-19 and 2-26, small flock on Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 2-25 Brown Creeper- 1 on 2-28 Canyon Towhee- Brush Hollow Reservoir SWA, Penrose on 2-15 Dark-eyed Junco- White-winged, Oregon and Pink-sided seen thru month, Slate-colored last seen on 2-6 Evening Grosbeak- 3M on 2-21, 2-26 Pine Siskin- A few around all month Cassin’s Finch- started singing on 2-12, daily flock of up to 20, mostly of first year birds. As the month went on many of the first year birds started to show reddish plumage. House Finch- singing on 2-6 Rosy Finches- reports in winter south of Florissant Common Redpoll- 1M, new species for yard area, from 2-12 thru 2-22 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/054bc103-5eaa-4431-b7b6-ddf5e1a7d89b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Redpoll update, Woodland Park
Male Common Redpoll continues to hang out in the yard area, it has been seen on 2-12, 2-15, 2-17, 2-20. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/d01bf838-a2c5-4a46-ae29-1307a20b9fc6%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Redpoll Returns, Woodland Park
The male Common Redpoll returned for another brief visit to yard area on 2-15. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- 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/ebdd9c6e-c677--92fe-5f56ba466b09%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] January 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
January 2018 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Common Merganser- 1 on South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31 Bald Eagle- 1 adult on South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31 Northern Goshawk- 1 adult on Feb.2, new species for yard area Northern Harrier- 1 in Colorado Springs on 1-2 Northern Pygmy-Owl- Report from Florissant area from last summer. Belted Kingfisher- 1 on South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 1-3, 1-13, 1-26, 1-29 Hairy Woodpecker, drumming on 1-12 Steller’s Jay- 7 on 1-22 after snowstorm, 11 on 1-26 Black-billed Magpie- flock of 10 on 1-26 Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 on Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-28 Golden-crowned Kinglet- 1 on Rainbow Gulch Trail, 1-14, 2 on Lovell Gulch Trail, 1-28 Townsend’s Solitaire- singing on 1-10 Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 1-5, 1-16, 1-23, 1-25 Brown Creeper- 1 on 1-30 Dark-eyed Junco- Pink-sided and White-winged thru the month, Slate-colored on 1-4, 1-16, 1-21, 1-22, 1-26 and Oregon on 1-12 Pine Siskin- 2 on 1-11, 1 on 1-12, 1 on 1-16, 2 on 1-18, vocalizing more on 1-16, 2 on 1-19, 2 on 1-22, 2 on 1-26 Cassin’s Finch- Daily flocks of 10-20 birds, high count 26 on 1-5 Rosy-Finch- A couple reports this winter during storms, Cripple Creek Area Pine Grosbeak- A couple reports this winter during storms, Cripple Creek Area House Sparrow- 1M on 1-15 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/6ddce69e-850b-4da1-ad4f-4013d0d931cf%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Redpoll! Woodland Park
Awesome new species for yard area today Feb. 12, a male Common Redpoll. Had another great new yard bird recently, an adult Northern Goshawk on Feb. 2. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet elevation -- 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/5b0adefb-558b-465b-a285-20ff7b7fa5e5%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] December 2017 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
December 2017 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond Sharp-shinned Hawk- 1 on 12-19 Northern Harrier- Near Divide on 12-1 and 12-6 Downy Woodpecker- 1 on 12-5, 12-8, 12-11, 12-13, 12-14 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- 12-23, Bear Creek Regional Park, old sign of drilling on tree Steller’s Jay- 4 on 12-21, 6 on 12-22, and a couple of December reports from Austin Bluffs area of Colorado Springs. Clark’s Nutcracker- 2 along Lovell Gulch Loop Trail on 12-1 and 12-10 Townsend’s Solitaire- End of month heard regular at Highline Canal Trail in Englewood. Mountain Chickadee- 2+ on Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 12-31 nad 1-1. Bushtit- Flock of about 10 at Starsmore Discovery Center on 12-2. Small flock at parents’ house in Englewood on 1-2. Golden-crowned Kinglet- 12-23, Bear Creek Regional Park Pygmy Nuthatch- Flock of about 6 at Starsmore Discovery Center on 12-2. Small flock on Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 12-28. Red-breasted Nuthatch- occasional in yard area. End of month seen and heard regular at parents’ house and Highline Canal Trail in Englewood. White-breasted Nuthatch- End of month seen and heard regular at parents’ house and Highline Canal Trail in Englewood. Brown Creeper- 1 along Lovell Gulch Loop Trail on 12-1, 2 on Barr Camp Trail on 12-10. Highline Canal Trail and parents house in in Englewood on 12-31 and 1-1. Canyon Wren- 1 calling near St. Mary’s Falls on 12-2, 1 calling on Barr Camp Trail on 12-10 Cedar Waxwing- Highline Canal Trail , 8 on 1-2 Spotted Towhee- End of month seen and heard regular on Highline Canal Dark-eyed Junco- Off and on through month had all 5 subspecies in yard area, and high count of White-winged was 9 on 12-13. Flock of 20 with all 5 subspecies along the Lovell Gulch Creek Trail on 12-1. Pink-sided and Oregon at parents house in Englewood end of month. Evening Grosbeak- 1 on 12-4, 12-8 Pine Siskin- 1 on 12-5, 12-8, 12-22 American Goldfinch- A few on Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 1-1. Cassin’s Finch- Good numbers in the yard area through month, often flocks of 12 to 18. Like with many species this year it appears due to the wet summer it was a good breeding year. Sightings last year in yard area were sporadic. On average about 80 percent of the birds were female/first year plumage. House Sparrow- Yard Area- flock of about 10 on 12-1, 12-5, 1F on 12-15 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/78f3e1ef-1130-4d31-a4ce-e4ff7af6db24%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Garden of the Gods Annual Bird Count, 12-16-17
Garden of the Gods Annual Bird Count, 12-16-17 I helped park volunteers at the park with their annual bird count. Last years count was during a blizzard on coldest day of the year, this year it was nice day a bit breezy but high in the 50s so it was 60+ degrees warmer than last year! From memory I am listing some of the birds reported. Red-tailed Hawk Cooper’s Hawk Prairie Falcon Wild Turkey (new species for count) Rock Pigeon Western Scrub-Jay Common Raven Mountain Chickadee Bushtit White-breasted Nuthatch Canyon Wren Golden-crowned Kinglet Western Bluebird Townsend’s Solitaire (singing, calling) American Robin Spotted Towhee Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Pine Siskin House Finch Cassin’s Finch Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller 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/2050dd59-5cbe-4c73-b72d-444386ee1515%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Garden of the Gods Annual Bird Count, 12-16-17
Garden of the Gods Annual Bird Count, 12-16-17 I helped park volunteers at the park with their annual bird count. Last year's count was during a blizzard on coldest day of the year, this year it was nice day a bit breezy but high in the 50s so it was 60+ degrees warmer than last year! From memory I am listing some of the birds reported. Red-tailed Hawk Cooper’s Hawk Prairie Falcon Wild Turkey (new species for count) Rock Pigeon Wester Scrub-Jay Common Raven Mountain Chickadee Bushtit White-breasted Nuthatch Canyon Wren Golden-crowned Kinglet Western Bluebird Townsend’s Solitaire (singing, calling) American Robin Spotted Towhee Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Pine Siskin House Finch Cassin’s Finch Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller 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/cb19d264-d04a-4612-9543-136650d5c395%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] November 2017 Birds, Woodland Park Area
November 2017 Birds, Woodland Park Area Downy Woodpecker- 1 in yard area on 11-15, 11-16, 11-14, 11-7, 11-4 Hairy Woodpecker- 1 along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-26 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- 2 on Ring the Peak Trail S of Divide on 11-11 Steller’s Jay- On 11-5 along Lovell Gulch Trail, flock joined by Pygmy Nuthatches mobbing a Gray Fox that had curled up to keep warm inside an old magpie nest in a Lodgepole Pine Clark’s Nutcracker- 1 in Victor on 11-28 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-25 and 11-26. Townsend’s Solitaire- Calling along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-25 and 11-26. Black-capped Chickadee- 1 on 11-29, 11-16, 11-5 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Parents house and along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood 11-23 to 11-26 Pygmy Nuthatch- Small flock along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-25 and 11-26 Brown Creeper- Yard area on 11-15, 1 on Ring the Peak Trail S of Divide on 11-11, Spotted Towhee- Along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-25 and 11-26. White-throated Sparrow- 1 in yard area on 11-5, FOS, first record in yard area Dark-eyed Junco- All 5 subspecies present thru the month until 11-22 when Oregon and White-winged left the yard area. Another bonus was a Slate-colored Variant (dark gray/black with white wing bars) seen off and on from 11-6 to 11-15. Along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-25 and 11-26. Pine Siskin- Yard area- 7 on 11-15, a few in late Nov. Cassin’s Finch- Small flock present thru the month in yard area. 1 or 2 along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-24 American Goldfinch- 1 along Highline Canal Trail in Englewood on 11-26. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/e83132e8-b6ce-4896-a348-d92652f66ed4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] October 2017 Birds, Woodland Park Area
October 2017 Birds, Woodland Park Area Wild Turkey- 12 along Gold Camp Road on 10-21 Downy Woodpecker- 10-30, 10-20 in Yard Area Clark’s Nutcracker- 10-23 in Yard Area Black-capped Chickadee- 10-27 in Yard Area Western Bluebird- Bear Creek Regional Park on 10-10 Mountain Bluebird- Bear Creek Regional Park on 10-10 Red-breasted Nuthatch- in Yard Area , 1 on 10-28, 10-30, 10-27, 10-25, 10-20, 1 along Mount Rosa Trail on 10-22 Brown Creeper- 10-23 in Yard Area Wilson’s Warbler- 1 on 10-5 in Yard Area at water feature Dark-eyed Junco- Yard Area- Pink-sided FOS on 10-5, Oregon FOS on 10-9, Slate-colored FOS on 10-10, White-winged FOS on 10-23, from 10-23 to 10-31 all 5 subspecies in yard area, high count 22 on 10-9 Common Grackle- small flock on 10-4 in Yard Area Evening Grosbeak- 10-8 in Yard Area Pine Siskin- 10-29, 10-24, 10-22 in Yard Area Lesser Goldfinch- Bear Creek Regional Park on 10-10 Cassin’s Finch- Flock of up to 6 in Yard Area from 10-8 to 10-31 Red Crossbill- Flock of 30+ along Mount Rosa Trail on 10-22 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- 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/79f22765-8f40-4248-b143-44b547ca4c51%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] September 2017 Birds Woodland Park Area and Beyond
September 2017 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond Common Merganser- Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17 Turkey Vulture- yard area on 9-28, 9-26 Bald Eagle- Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17 (1 im., 1 ad.) Swainson’s Hawk- Near Fairplay on 9-3 Cooper’s Hawk- im. being mobbed by 30+ American Pipits on Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13 Sharp-shinned Hawk- Yard area on 9-8, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3 Osprey- 2 in South Park on 9-3 Dusky Grouse- Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13 White-tailed Ptarmigan- Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, calling, feather found on Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3 Spotted Sandpiper- Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17 Ring-billed Gull- Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17 Mourning Dove- Yard area thru early Sept. Eurasian Collared-Dove- Yard area on 9-4 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- Yard area thru early Sept. Callliope Hummingbird- Female in yard area on 9-7, 9-6, 1F Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Res. on 9-1 Downy Woodpecker- Yard area on 9-7, 9-19, 9-20, 9-9 (juv.), 9-6, 9-4 Williamson’s Sapsucker- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7, Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-12, yard area on 9-11 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18 Lewis’ Woodpecker- Second hand report in early Sept. with photo ID by ranger in Mueller State Park near Divide, new species for park list Pinyon Jay- Entrance road to Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18 Blue Jay- juv. in yard area on 9-4, then another in Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7 (9200 feet) Gray Jay- Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, 2 in Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7 and 9-12, seemed to be at a low elevation at 9200 feet Clark’s Nutcracker- Yard area on 9-21, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-12, 9-20, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, Yard area on 9-9, 9-4, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3 Western Bluebird- Flocking in Woodland Park area on 9-27, Yard area 9 on 9-9 Mountain Bluebird- Rampart Road near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7, 9-15, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17 Hermit Thrush- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-12, calling, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18 American Robin- Yard area juv. on 9-4 Townsend’s Solitaire- Rampart Road near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7 House Wren- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-12, Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Res. on 9-1 American Dipper- Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18 Black-capped Chickadee- Yard area on 9-27, 9-25 Mountain Chickadee- 1, seemed out of place at 13,000+ feet and over a mile from treeline in alpine tundra on Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3 Red-breasted Nuthatch- Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, Yard area on 9-27, 9-25 Brown Creeper- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7, 9-12, 9-15, Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13, Yard area on 9-6, 9-9, 9-4, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3 American Pipit- Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, trail to Northstar Mountain near Fairplay on 9-26, Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3, Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13 Horned Lark- trail to Northstar Mountain near Fairplay on 9-26 Wilson’s Warbler- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-15, 9-20 (migrant), Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13 Yellow-rumped Warbler- Yard area on 9-28, 9-30, 5 on 9-6, 9-9, Cheeseman Res. near Deckers on 9-17 Cedar Waxwing- 1 in yard area on 9-4 Black-headed Grosbeak- In yard area thru early Sept. Clay-colored Sparrow- new yard bird on 9-6, singing Chipping Sparrow-Yard area on 9-21 Vesper Sparrow- Rampart Road near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7 Dark-eyed Junco- Yard area on 9-11, 2 Pink-sided and 1 Oregon on 9-30 (FOS) White-crowned Sparrow- Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18 Brewer’s Blackbird- Near Divide on 9-23 Evening Grosbeak- Yard area on 9-20, 9-11, 9-27, 9-25, 9-26, 9-30, 9-6 Pine Siskin- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 9-7, 9-12, 9-15, Yard area on 9-19, 9-30, 9-19, 9-6 Pine Grosbeak- Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13 Cassin’s Finch- Yard area 5F and 5M on 9-30, 5 F on 9-27, 2 F on 9-6 Brown-capped Rosy-Finch- Humboldt Peak Trail near Westcliffe on 9-13, Mount Harvard Trail near Buena Vista on 9-18, flock of 50+ on trail to Northstar Mountain near Fairplay on 9-26, flock of 20+ on Mount Massive trail near Leadville on 9-3 Red Crossbill- Yard area on 9-11, 9-6 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the
[cobirds] August 2017 Birds in Woodland Park and Beyond
August 2017 Birds, Woodland Park area and Beyond On August 3 had 18 species in feeder/water area Double-crested Cormorant- near Nathrop on 8-16 Turkey Vulture, yard area on 8-5, 8-20, Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24 Bald Eagle- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23 Swainson’s Hawk- 2 along Cty. Rd. 140 near Ponchas Springs on 8-16 (one dark phase) Northern Goshawk- 2 juvs. Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 8-14 Dusky Grouse- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16, Halfmoon Creek Trail on 8-28 Spotted Sandpiper- Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on 8-11 Belted Kingfisher- Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24 Mourning Dove- yard area on 8-3, 8-13 Eurasian Collared-Dove- yard area on 8-25 Band-tailed Pigeon- new yard bird on 8-3, at ground tray feeder eating millet, 2 on Halfmoon Creek Trail on 8-28 Broad-tailed Hummingbird- in yard area thru month, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16 Calliope Hummingbird- female in yard area 8-14, 8-18 (picking bugs off bird feeder), 8-20, 8-22, 8-24, 8-25 (male) Downy Woodpecker- yard area on 8-3, 8-8 Red-naped Sapsucker- juv. at moving water feature on 8-13, new yard bird, 8-17, Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on 8-11 Williamson’s Sapsucker- yard area thru 8-25, Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16 Northern Three-toed Woodpecker- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16 (3 with juv.), Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 8-14 Cordilleran Flycatcher- yard area singing early Aug., Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-4 (singing), 4 Mile Creek Trail at Dome Rock SWA near Divide on 8-1 (singing) Dusky Flycatcher- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23 (migrant) Olive-sided Flycatcher- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 8-9 and 8-14 Violet-green Swallow- Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28 Plumbeous Vireo, singing on Notch Mountain Trail near Vail on 8-28 Warbling Vireo, Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-4 (calling), Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5 Steller’s Jay- flock of 5 in yard area on 8-13 Pinyon Jay- yard area flock flyover of 14 on 8-20 Black-billed Magpie- flock of 25 in yard area on 8-3 Gray Jay, Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11 Clark’s Nutcracker, Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, yard area on 8-23, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16, Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28 Common Raven- Flock of 30+ Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16, flock of 33 on Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28 Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5 (juv.), Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28 Golden-crowned Kinglet- Rainbow Gulch area near Rampart Reservoir on 8-14 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24 (migrant) Western Bluebird, yard area on 8-3, juv. on 8-17 Mountain Bluebird- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11 Hermit Thrush, juv. at elevated birdbath on 8-22, Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-4, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5, Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24 American Robin- 4 Mile Creek Trail at Dome Rock SWA near Divide on 8-1 (flocking) House Wren- Rainbow Gulch Area near Rampart Res. on 8-24 (juvs.) Red-breasted Nuthatch- yard area on 8-13, 8-23, , Parent’s house in Englewood on 8-25, Creek along Marshall Pass Road near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16 White-breasted Nuthatch- juvs. in yard area on 8-13 Pygmy Nuthatch- juvs. in yard area on 8-13 Brown Creeper- Lovell Gulch Trail on 8-4 (singing), Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5 (singing), Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16, Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28 American Pipit- Mount Ouray Trail near Ponchas Pass on 8-11, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas Springs on 8-16 (juvs.), Notch Mountain-Halo Ridge-Mount of Holy Cross-Halfmoon Creek Trails on 8-28 Western Tanager- Male and female at moving water feature in yard area on 8-2, 8-3 also male on 8-14 , 4 Mile Creek Trail at Dome Rock SWA near Divide on 8-1 (juvs.) Wilson’s Warbler- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23 (migrant) Yellow-rumped Warbler- South Platte River near Lake George on 8-23, Yard area on 8-3, 8-25, Lovell/White Gulch Loop Trail on 8-5, Mounts Shavano and Tabeguache Trail near Ponchas
[cobirds] July Birds 2017, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
Woodland Park Yard Area- July 2017 Most birds singing thru month Clark’s Nutcracker, 7-28, 7-26, 7-20 House Sparrow, 7-28-FY, Cordilleran Flycatcher Black-headed Grosbeak Evening Grosbeaks, juvs. and numbers increase late July, also on 7-15 House Finch, juvs. on 7-19 Pygmy Nuthatch, juvs. on 7-28 Pine Siskin, juvs. and numbers increase late July, 16 on 7-23, 3 on 7-16 Western Bluebird, juv. at birdbath on 7-28 Yellow-rumped Warbler, juv. on 7-29 Brown Creeper, 7-31, 7-17 Warbling Vireo, juvs. on 7-26, 7-20 Violet-green Swallow, juvs. on 7-26 Rufous Hummingbird, 7-18, FOS Eurasian Collared-Dove, 7-19, 7-9 House Wren Broad-tailed Hummingbird Chipping Sparrow, 7-7, 7-8, 7-18 Lesser Goldfinch, 7-7, 7-8, 7-23 Hermit Thrush, 7-25, calling Mourning Dove, occ. Dark-eyed Junco, Gray-headed Red-breasted Nuthatch, 7-20 Three-toed Woodpecker, juv., new for yard area Williamson’s Sapsucker Red-winged Blackbird, 7-17 Woodland Park Downtown Area, Memorial Park Area Brewer’s Blackbird, 7-31- FOS Red Crossbill, 7-31, 7-15 Chimney Swift, 7-27 London Mountain Trail, W of Fairplay, 7-30 Clark’s Nutcracker, flock of 16 Spotted Sandpiper Brown-capped Rosy-Finch White-tailed Ptarmigan, feather found along trail near Old London Minesite Wilson’s Warbler, singing Lincoln’s Sparrow, singing Mountain Bluebird Red Crossbill Broad-tailed Hummingbird, flying overhead at summit at 13,000+ feet Hammond’s Flycatcher Rainbow Gulch Area near Woodland Park and Rampart Reservoir, 7-23 Most species singing Olive-sided Flycatcher Cordilleran Flycatcher Ruby-crowned Kinglet House Wren Brown Creeper Red-breasted Nuthatch Hermit Thrush Lincoln's Sparrow, juvs. Chipping Sparrow, flock of 40 along Rampart Range Road Western Kingbird, 3 along Rampart Range Road, new sighting for area Lark Sparrow, a few along Rampart Range Road Yellow-rumped Warbler Buffalo Peaks Loop Trail S of Fairplay, 7-24 Golden Eagle, along Hwy. 285 Swainson’s Hawk, along Hwy. 285 Three-toed Woodpecker Williamson’s Sapsucker Broad-tailed Hummingbird, at 12,000+ feet Hammond’s Flycatcher, singing Cliff Swallow, along Hwy. 24 in South Park Mountain Chickadee, singing Brown Creeper Red-breasted Nuthatch Hermit Thrush, calling Lincoln’s Sparrow, sang once, juvs. White-crowned Sparrow, juvs., sang a few times Pine Siskin Red Crossbill Pine Grosbeak American Pipit, with food items Brown-capped Rosy-Finch Horned Lark Bighorn Sheep, herd of about 20 LOTS of Elk sign South Platte River near Lake George, 7-11 Song Sparrow, sing, call Black-headed Grosbeak, calling Pine Siskin, calling Gray Catbird, calling Northern Flicker, singing Belted Kingfisher Spotted Sandpiper Yellow Warbler, singing Mount Princeton and Tigger Peak Trails, W of Buena Vista, 7-14 Hermit Thrush, sing Hammond’s Flycatcher, sing Brown-capped Rosy Finch Swifts, 3 American Pipit, with food items Common Raven, flock of 10 Turkey Vulture, South Park Rainbow Gulch Area near Woodland Park and Rampart Reservoir, 7-12 Most birds singing Olive-sided Flycatcher Rufous Hummingbird, 7-12, FOS Cordilleran Flycatcher Spotted Sandpiper Tree Swallow Violet-green Swallow Hermit Thrush Pine Siskin Brown Creeper Vesper Sparrow, along Rampart Range Road Yellow-rumped Warbler Broad-tailed Hummingbird Lincoln’s Sparrow Fourmile Creek Trail, Dome Rock SWA, S of Divide, 7-17 Most birds singing MacGillivray’s Warbler House Wren Green-tailed Towhee Spotted Towhee Cordilleran Flycatcher Hermit Thrush Black-headed Grosbeak Lovell-White Gulch Loop Trail, Woodland Park, 7-3 Lots of singing American Robin Hermit Thrush Brown Creeper Yellow-rumped Warbler Lincoln’s Sparrow Black-headed Grosbeak Warbling Vireo Cordilleran Flycatcher Clark’s Nutcracker Red-breasted Nuthatch Steller’s Jay Pine Siskin Dark-eyed Junco Williamson’s Sapsucker White-breasted Nuthatch Hairy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Western Tanager Parents House in Englewood Was surprised to hear 2 Broad-tailed Hummingbirds in yard area thru the month Red-breasted Nuthatch Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller 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/1694571a-7efb-4898-a9b0-7701d7424fe0%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] June 2017 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond
Woodland Park Yard Area, 8500 feet elevation, most species singing thru the month Black-headed Grosbeak Evening Grosbeak, a few Ruby-crowned Kinglet Warbling Vireo House Wren Pine Siskin Western Tanager Mourning Dove Yellow-rumped Warbler Chipping Sparrow House Finch Red-breasted Nuthatch, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6, 6-21, 6-22, 6-28 House Sparrow, 4 (2M, 2F) on 6-4, 2 MF on 6-7, 2 MF on 6-15 Green-tailed Towhee Downy Woodpecker, 6-2 Lesser Goldfinch, 6-3, 6-20, late June too Clark’s Nutcracker, 6-4, 6-13, 6-20, 6-21, noisy family flocks in late June Red Crossbill, 6-13 at Memorial Park, about 6 in yard area on 6-18, also late June Cordilleran Flycatcher (at elevated birdbath on 6-15) Western Bluebird, at ground moving water feature in late June Eurasian Collared-Dove, 6-29, singing Western Wood-Pewee, 6-29, singing Weston Pass, Weston Peak, Ptarmigan Peak S of Fairplay on 6-8-17 American Pipit Horned Lark American Robin Brown-capped Rosy-Finch (FOS) Wilson’s Warbler Broad-tailed Hummingbird (at about 13,000 feet elevation) Hammond’s Flycatcher Catamount Reservoir Loop Trail on 6-10-17, most birds singing Spotted Sandpiper (FOS) Hermit Thrush Yellow-rumped Warbler Ring-billed Gull Ruby-crowned Kinglet Warbling Vireo House Wren Pine Siskin South Ben Tyler Trail, Lost Creek Wilderness on 5-29-17 Three-toed Woodpecker Parent’s House in Englewood on 6-18 and 6-19 House Wren, feeding young in nest box, singing Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 2M Red-breasted Nuthatch Chipping Sparrow, singing Sister’s House in Highlands Ranch on 6-18 Lesser Goldfinch, singing House Wren, singing Bushtit Missouri Mountain Trail W of Buena Vista on 6-25, most species singing White-tailed Ptarmigan, scat and a feather in small willows along trail just before split in trail to Elkead Pass and Missouri Mountain Brown-capped Rosy-Finch American Pipit White-crowned Sparrow Wilson’s Warbler Hammond’s Flycatcher Golden-crowned Kinglet Ruby-crowned Kinglet American Robin Mountain Chickadee Hermit Thrush Lincoln’s Sparrow Williamson’s Sapsucker Fourmile Creek Trail, Dome Rock SWA, S of Divide on 6-26-17, most species singing MacGillivray’s Warbler Cordilleran Flycatcher Ruby-crowned Kinglet Black-headed Grosbeak Hermit Thrush Lincoln’s Sparrow Mount Columbia Trail, Southern Route on 6-21-17 Golden Eagle, 2 American Pipit Brown-capped Rosy-Finch Yellow-rumped Warbler Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush Broad-tailed Hummingbird, at 12,000+ feet Green-tailed Towhee Snowshoe Hare Rainbow Gulch and Rampart Reservoir Trail, Woodland Park on 6-30-17, most species singing Tree Swallow Violet-green Swallow House Wren Lazuli Bunting, 1 Hermit Thrush Warbling Vireo Western Tanager Black-headed Grosbeak Olive-sided Flycatcher Song Sparrow Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet elevation -- 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/5878e859-5f8b-48d6-95d6-b4fd1f7ec4e3%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Manitou Lake, Woodland Park, American Redstart on June 1
Manitou Lake area on June 1, 2017, elevation about 8500 feet American Redstart, 1, singing Lesser Goldfinch, singing, FOS Western Wood-Pewee, singing, FOS Wilson's Snipe, calling American White Pelican, FOS Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller 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/53c3386e-e927-4747-be10-eebdf81e5265%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] May Birds 2017, Woodland Park Area
Woodland Park Yard Area, 8500 feet elevation Common Raven, nesting in early May Cordilleran Flycatcher, 5-30, FOS, singing Western Tanager, 5-17 FOS, at feeder area during snowstorm, 1M, feeding ion millet, calling on 5-24, singing on 5-30 Gray-headed Junco, 42 on 5-18 and also one interesting Gray-headed/Pink-sided hybrid, with rusty saddle on back and pink flanks, Green-tailed Towhee, 5-23, FOS singing thru end of month Warbling Vireo, 5-14, FOS, singing Robin, nesting early May House Wren, 5-6, FOS, singing, nesting mid-May Evening Grosbeak, some in yard area thru month Black-headed Grosbeak, FOS 5-9, singing all thru end of month, pair in yard area thru month Chipping Sparrow, occ. thru month Mourning Dove, occ. thru month Braod-tailed Hummingbird, courtship displays starting 5-10 Black-capped Chickadee, 1 on 5-8 Hermit Thrush, 5-9 FOS, calling Red-breasted Nuthatch, 5-9 Turkey Vulture, 5-4, FOS Downy Woodpecker 1 on 5-10, 5-19, 5-30 Barn Swallow, 5-12, FOS Violet-green Swallow, 5-1, FOS Red Crossbill, 5-10, FOS, Memorial Park Pine Siskin, a few around yard area Yellow-rumped Warbler, sining thru month American Kestrel, 5-20 House Finch Clark’s Nutcracker, 5-22, 5-28 Abert’s Squirrel, Fox/Abert’s hybrids typically look just like Fox but with black pelage. But on 5-16 had one with the big ear tassels and a rusty tinge to fur on body and tail. White Gulch Loop Trail on 5-6, most birds singing Yellow-rumped Warbler, 8+ Golden-crowned Kinglet, 2+ Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 12+ Brown Creeper, 8+ Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1 Clark’s Nutchracker, 2 Chipping Sparrow, 4 Wild Turkey, tracks Clark’s Nutcracker, 5-4, 5-28 Brown Creeper, 5-1, 5-4 Catamount Reservoirs Loop Trail, 5-21-17 Coopers Hawk, 2, calling Common Loon, 1 (South Catamount Res.) Ring-billed Gull, 1, FOS Trout Creek area near Westcreek, 5-5-17 Green-winged Teal Common Yellowthroat, FOS Wild Turkey Wilson’s Snipe Ruby-crowned Kinglet, singing Common Merganser Goose Creek and Hankins Pass Trails, west of Deckers, 5-22-17 Most birds singing Green-tailed Towhee, 5-22, 1, FOS Blue Grouse, 1 F Macgillivray’s Warbler, FOS Yellow-rumped Warbler Bald Eagle (along South Platte River near Lake George) Williamson’s Sapsucker Broad-tailed Hummingbird Chipping Sparrow Bullock’s Oriole, FOS, (along South Platte River near Lake George) Green Heron, (along South Platte River near Lake George, elevation about 8500 feet) South Ben Tyler Trail to Kenosha Peak (12,093 feet elev.), N of Tarryall, 5-30-17 Most birds singing Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 2 flying over alpine tundra at about 12,000 feet Williamson’s Sapsucker Hammond’s Flycatcher, FOS House Wren Golden-crowned Kinglet Ruby-crowned Kinglet American Pipit, FOS, a bit of courtship displaying Wilson’s Warbler, FOS Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-headed Grosbeak, M singing around 11,400 feet seemed pretty high up for this species Lark Sparrow. FOS White-crowned Sparrow, FOS Lincoln’s Sparrow, FOS Parent’s House in Englewood on 5-13 Red-breasted Nuthatch House Wrens, nesting in a Flicker box... Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 2M Chipping Sparrow Bushtit Also on 5-12 a Ferruginous Hawk, soaring over I-25 and Lincoln, in south Denver Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, 8500 feet elevation, Teller 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/ad7fbe79-c121-444f-b4b0-2205717f1327%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lovell Gulch Loop Trail, Woodland Park
5-12-17, Lovell Gulch Loop Trail, about 5 miles, elevation about 8500-9000 feet, most birds singing, 27 species Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 5 Northern Flicker, 4 Hairy Woodpecker, 2 Williamson’s Sapsucker, 1 Violet-green Swallow, 2 Steller’s Jay, 4 Clark’s Nutcracker, 1 Common Raven, 1 Mountain Chickadee, 6 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1 White-breasted Nuthatch, 2 Pygmy Nuthatch, 3 House Wren, 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 4 Townsend’s Solitaire, 1 Hermit Thrush, 2 American Robin, 5 Warbling Vireo, 2, FOS Yellow-rumped Warbler, 8 Black-headed Grosbeak, 3 Chipping Sparrow, 4 Dark-eyed Junco, Gray-headed, 12 Brown-headed Cowbird, 1 Cassin’s Finch, 1 Pine Siskin, 3 Evening Grosbeak, 5 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet elevation -- 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/c8ae2549-f91c-4e99-ace8-280d4cb61b75%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Woodland Park Area Birds, April 2017
Woodland Park Yard Area Clark’s Nutcracker, 4-25, 4-15 Chipping Sparrow, 4-25, FOS Dark-eyed Junco, Gray-headed only this month, high counts during some snowstorms, 30 on 4-27, 28 on 4-28, 84 on 4-29, 30 on 4-4 American Robin, regular visitors to moving water feature, 11 during snowstorm on 4-28 Brown Creeper, 4-28, 4-30, 4-21, 4-24 Cassins’ Finch, a few on 4-5, FOS Black-capped Chickadee, 1 on 4-5, 4-18 Brown-headed Cowbird, 4-21, FOS Downy Woodpecker, 4-21 Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 4-23, FOS Red-breasted Nuthatch, calling, 4-23 Mourning Dove, 4-23, FOS Yellow-rumped Warbler, 4-24, singing Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 4-15, singing, FOS Evening Grosbeak Pine Siskin Abert’s Squirrel, black phase, 1 on 4-21 Also: Bushtit, small flock on 4-8 at Colorado College campus in Colo Spgs Lovell Gulch Trail, 5 mile loop, Woodland Park, 4-15 Red-breasted Nuthatch,1, calling, FOS Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 10 singing, FOS Brown Creeper, 2, singing Manitou Lake, Woodland Park, 4-13 Yellow-rumped Warbler, FOS Brewer’s Blackbird, FOS Gadwall Common Merganser Brush Hollow Reservoir near Penrose on 4-14 Possible Chihuahuan Raven flying and calling over reservoir Yellow-rumped Warbler Blue-winged Teal Gadwall Section 16/Palmer Trail near Manitou Springs on 4-9 Steller’s Jay, at 6500 feet Mountain Chickadee, at 6500 feet Say’s Phoebe, FOS Cedar Waxwing (at Safeway in Colo. Spgs.) Bushtit (at Safeway in Colo. Spgs.) Pasque Flower blooming Mourning Cloak butterfly, FOS Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, 8500 feet elevation, Teller 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/b9b2cc91-b9b9-44d0-9497-28e2048e694f%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
