[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco
All, Scatted some seed early this morning and Rob Raker and I spent approx. 1.5 hours watching Rosy-Finches (only went to the car twice to warm up..brrr). The numbers were up from yesterday - our guess close to 75 with all three species(Gray-crowned, Brown-capped, Black) plus the usual number of Hepburn's. We saw the White-throated Sparrow and Golden-crowned Sparrow several different times. The Curve-billed Thrasher and Harris's Sparrow did not show while we were there. Went back about 2 this afternoon to scatter more seed, but did not stay to watch. The Rosy-finches were all there at that time. With the bitter cold one feels a responsibility to keep feeding all the Red Rocks birds during this cold snap. I will be working the next few days, but will go by Red Rocks early A.M. and get seed out. If anyone is going to visit Red Rocks, I would encourage them to bring seed and scatter it about in the areas that have been cleared of snow. I also have cleared space on the south wall and placed seed on it. Seems to be a favorite place of the Rosy's when there is seed there. One other caution - numbers of birders/photographers standing close to the corner near the lower apple tree discourages large numbers of Rosy's(and maybe other birds as well) from using the south wall and area under the tree to feed. With the bitter cold it is important we allow the birds to feed without disrupting them and causing them to repeatedly take flight and then return thereby placing undue stress on the birds. Enjoy, bring bird seed, and dress warm! Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco
All, Arrived early before the snow started and put out some seed. Lots of birds on the ground on the west side. As far as I could tell, everyone present and accounted for: Rosy-Finches 40 -50 birds with mostly Gray-crowned Gray- cheeked(Hepburns), with some Brown-capped and a few Blacks. Curve-billed Thrashercame in several times Golden- Crowned Sparrow came in twice Harris's Sparrowmade one appearance White-throated Sparrow only one bird as far as I could tell, but made several appearances. Dark-eyed Juncos many juncos with all sub-species present including a White-winged and Cassiar's. Western Scrub-Jay not near many as usual; probably because of the weather. Black-capped Chickadee 5-10 Mountain Chickadee 2-5 Spotted Towhee 3-5 Song Sparrow3-5 House Finch numerous House Sparrow numerous Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Rosy-Finches - Red Rocks - Jeffco
When I arrived at the Red Rocks feeders about 7:00 a.m., there was a flock of Rosy-Finches - my guess is 50+. They stayed around until the sun hit the feeders, and then took off. At least we have a pretty good idea that the Rosy's are using Red Rocks to roost. Took my dog for a walk and then came back around 8. The Curve-billed Thrasher came in in to feed and the Golden-crowned Sparrow mad a brief appearance early. Did not see the Harris's or White-throated, but I only watched for about 15 minutes. If we get the snow and cold predicted this week, the Rosy's should return in larger numbers. I will make sure there is seed out Tues. and Wed. mornings this week. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco
After being out of town for the last week, I joined up with Rob Raker and we checked out the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post this morning. Since there wasn't much in the way of birdseed, I scattered some seed on the west side and we waited and watched. Things were a bit slow to start, but after an hour and a half the White-throated Sparrow, Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned Sparrow, and first winter Harris's Sparrow had all come in to feed in that order. We only saw a single Brown-capped Rosy-Finch early in the morning shortly after our arrival. After birding elsewhere, we returned to Red Rocks about noon and discovered the huge flock of Rosy-Finches (125-150 birds) with Gray- crowned and Gray-cheeked(Hepburn's) the most common, with some Brown- capped, and a few Black's. Rob, along with two other birders (Bob and Nancy), were able to get some close-up photos. I would suggest bringing some feed with you if you go to Red Rocks. There wasn't much seed on the ground and the action was a little slow early. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red Rocks -Part 2 - Jeffco
After Steve S. left the Red Rocks feeders this morning the White- throated Sparrow made several appearances in addition to the Golden- crowned Sparrow and Curve-billed Thrasher. We did not see the Harris's Sparrow again after Steve left, but the large flock of Rosy- Finches was still hanging around when I left about 9:30 a.m. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red Rocks this Evening
Stopped by Red Rocks for a quick look at the Red Rocks feeders. Cold and windy, but in the period between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m., the Curve- billed Thrasher, Harris's Sparrow, and one White-throated Sparrow put in appearances. I did not see the Golden-crowned Sparrow and the Rosy Finches were not present. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jeffco -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Rosy-Finches 4+4 - Red Rocks -Jeffco
I saw the flock of 20+ Rosy-Finches at the Red Rocks feeders about 7:30 this morning. The flock then returned about 8:10 a.m. Nothing different than yesterday to report. Mostly Gray-crowned and Brown- capped with one Gray-cheeked(Hepburn's) and one first winter Black Rosy-Finch. Between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. I saw, in order, the Golden-crowned Sparrow, Curve-billed Thrasher, Harris's Sparrow, and finally one of the White-throated Sparrows along with the throngs of regulars. I will put out seed tomorrow morning, then folks will be on their own (meaning they may want to bring seed). Mike Henwood Red Rocks Trading Post Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Geese, Gulls Eagles - Barr Lake - Adams County
Bob Andrews, Michael Kiessig, Rob Raker and I paid a visit to Barr Lake this morning. The lake is low and not frozen, and there were thousands of ducks, geese, gulls, and other waterfowl on the lake. Highlights included: watching and counting at least 60 Bald Eagles of various ages on the shore, perched in trees, and soaring above the lake. a 2nd winter Glaucous Gull (larger than the Herring gulls next to it), seen from the Boat Launch area on the north end. two adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls seen across the bridge from the Visitor's Center and a little to the south. in addition to Canada And Cackling Geese, we saw approx. 20 Snow Geese and one Ross's Goose in a huge flock of White-faced Geese that flew overhead. The Barr Lake CBC should be terrific this year from what we saw in our short visit. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] 4 with a Bonus - Red Rocks - Jefferson Co.
Between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m. this morning, Bruce and Christopher Neuman and myself saw all 4 of the rarities plus added another species for the year to the Red Rocks Feeder count. Shortly after 8a.m. the Curve-billed Thrasher arrived followed by the first winter Harris's Sparrow. Both birds were up in the vicinity of the upper apple tree on the west side and provided great looks. Around 8:45 the Golden- crowned Sparrow appeared underneath the platform feeder and the White- throated Sparrow showed up in the shrubs next to the lower apple tree and along the wall. Again great looks! Bonus for the day was the appearance of at least 14 Evening Grosbeaks. The flock perched in the upper branches of the trees above the platform feeder and stayed about 10 minutes. They did not come down to the feeder, although it was full of sunflower seeds. This was around 8:30 a.m. and there were lots of birds feeding as well as several squirrels, so perhaps there was a little too much activity for the Evening Grosbeaks on the platform feeder. Both Prairie Falcons were seen as well. Today it was a Kestrel dive- bombing the Prairie Falcon - the other day it was the Prairie diving at a Red-tailed Hawk. The Prairie Falcons seem to like to sit on top of Ship Rock. If you don't see them perched on top of Ship Rock or flying around, go to the Upper South Parking Lot and check the backside(west side) of Ship Rock. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red Rocks this Morning
I arrived early and scattered some seed on the west side of the Red Rocks Trading Post. After Bryan and Kristin Arnold arrived and between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. we had great looks at the Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned Sparrow and first winter Harris's Sparrow. The Harris's was a life bird for Bryan and Kristin and number 400 on their list together - quite an achievement. The White-throated Sparrow did not appear this morning, but the Pine Siskins reported on Sat. are still around. Number of photographers gathered by the time I left. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red Rocks Quartet - Jeffco
Michael Kiessig, Rob Raker, and yours truly visited the Red Rocks feeders this morning between 8 and 10. We were able to see all four of the uncommon/rare species coming to the feeders on the west side. The Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned Sparrow, and first-winter Harris's Sparrow all showed up and spent time feeding on the ground in the sunlight to the delight of the photographers. The White-throated Sparrow did some skulking in the shrubs back of the feeder post on the west side, but never did come out in the open. We had scattered some bird seed around the west garden area earlier in the morning to attract and spread the birds out. Probably a good idea to take a little seed just in case no one has scattered any lately. Also seems to me that the birds come in more often and spend more time at the feeders on colder and nastier weather days. Monday with the cold and wind chill factor was my best day of observation at the Red Rocks feeders. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Harris's Golden-crowned plus Thrasher - Red Rocks - Jeffco
I met Stephen Jones and Ruth Carol Cushman at The Red Rocks Trading Post feeders this morning. They taped their monthly radio show as we watched the Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned Sparrow, and a Harris's Sparrow feeding on the west side amongst the other more common species. Between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. we had wonderful looks on several different occasions at all three of the birds. This is the first time I have seen the Harris's at the Red Rocks feeders. Both the White- throated Sparrow and juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker failed to appear. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, McIntosh Lake, Boulder Cty
On a casual walk around McIntosh, Mary just spotted 48 Sandhill Cranes feeding on the N/NW shoreline. Add to that about 100 golf balls someone felt compelled to hit onto the ice. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Curve-billed, Golden-crowned, White-Throated - Red Rocks
I stopped by the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post late this afternoon. When I arrived at 4:20 the Golden-crowned Sparrow was on the ground feeding underneath the feeder on the west side. Shortly after that, the White-throated Sparrow put in an appearance and I could see both birds together for a brief period. The Golden-crowned disappeared and did not make another appearance. I saw the White- throated Sparrow twice between 4:20 and 4:40 and both times the bird snuck out from the dense vegetation and fed underneath the feeder for several minutes. About 4:45 the action seemed to stop and there were very few birds after that. I was about ready to call it quits, but then Curve-billed Thrasher made a brief appearance perching on top of the same west feeder at 4:49. In the afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 is probably a good time to visit the Red Rocks feeders as the birds seem to come in and feed before dark. Also first thing in the morning always seems to be productive. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Ross's Gull positive
Ross's Gull showed up again, around 4:00pm Sunday. Good views from the trail below the dam. Was seen by many birders still in the area. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Ross's Gull - Sunday Afternoon - Cherry Creek S. P.
Joe Lupfer, Karen Clark, Marilyn Rhodes, her friend Kevin (from Wichita?) and myself waited patiently at the end of the trail along the dam for more than an hour after others had left. We spent a lot of time watching the Common and Pacific Loons feed and checked out numerous Bonaparte's as they gracefully flew above the water before making a dive and skimming the surface. This was all good practice for the main event and we were ready for the Ross's Gull when the bird started flying around 3:30 p.m. We had wonderful light with the sun behind us and watched the bird for a good 20 minutes or more before putting down our scopes/binocs and taking a break. Brad Asmus and wife Kathy joined us and I lost track after that as folks started streaming in to the location. Thanks to Bob Andrews for recommending the afternoon location - the light is terrific with the sun at your back and the Ross's ranged to and fro, sometimes close and sometimes far, but we were always able to keep it in sight. BRAVO to Joe, Glenn, and Cole for finding and identifying the Ross's Gull. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher/Golden-crowned Sp. - Red Rocks - Jeffco
Karen von Saltza, Rob Raker and I watched the feeders at Red Rocks Trading Post this morning from approx. 9:00 till 10:30. Our patience was rewarded with some great looks at both the Curve-billed Thrasher and the Golden-crowned Sparrow. Both stayed for a number of minutes allowing for extended viewing and photo opportunities. Both birds were seen on the west side with the thrasher using the flat area next to the sidewalk and steps and below the upper apple tree. The Golden- crowned was seen in a variety of places on the west side from low(lower apple tree) to high(upper apple tree). We did not see the White-throated Sparrow or White-winged Junco this morning, but a photographer by the name of Mike Ross indicated he saw both yesterday. Inspired by Jeff Jones post regarding the subspecies Cassiar Junco, we used our time to look closely at the various juncos. We identified all the subspecies (including one Cassiar) except for the White- winged. I have seen the White-winged in recent trips to the Red Rocks feeders. The feeders at Red Rocks Trading Post are a great place to study and identify the various subspecies of Dark-eyed Juncos and the various assortment of juncos provided diversion for us this morning as we watched for the target species. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Northern Goshawk - Willow Springs - Jeffco
As I was standing in my driveway this morning a little before 7:00a.m., an adult male Northern Goshawk sped by about 10 feet off the ground and flew between the houses and off across the golf course - appeared the bird was being harassed by a group of crows as I could see and hear the crows in the distant group of trees where the Goshawk landed. I usually see one or two Goshawks during the winter months along the foothills from Red Rocks Park south to Willow Springs Subdivision, which is about 4 miles south of Red Rocks and just south of Hwy. 285 at the base of the foothills. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] No Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt -Jeffco
Michael Kiessig, Rob Raker, and myself spent several hours at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt this morning searching for the Stub-tailed Wren, which we think might be a Pacific Wren. We were hoping Rob might get a picture, but we were unable to locate the wren. At one point Michael thought he might have heard the call note, but we can't be sure and never did find the wren. Since our sighting of the original Stub-tailed Wren on Nov. 8, we have had a chance to read Tony and Nathan's article in the latest COLORADO BIRDS discussing Pacific and Winter Wrens. Michael and I both agree that the bird we saw briefly on the log had a dark back with strong rufous coloring and a supercilium that was not distinctive and did not stand out. However, we didn't get much of a look at the underparts. Bob Andrews and Michael disagree on the call notes and my hearing loss disqualifies me. So,. the mystery continues. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson county -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds - BCLP - Jeffco
About 10:15 this morning while driving through Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) I found a small flock of Eastern Bluebirds. My estimate is 10+, but it was difficult to get an accurate count as they were loosely flocked and moving along as they fed. Usually I see them in a mixed flock, but today I could not detect anything but Eastern Bluebirds. Invariably on a snowy day like today during the spring and fall migration I see flocks (usually mixed) of bluebirds. I'm not sure why the snowy weather brings the bluebirds into the park, but it usually does. When I saw them they were near Fitness Station # 15 and working their way north. Fitness Station #15 is on the north side of the road between the Stables and Pelican Point and one of the two Fitness Stations (the other being # 16) closest to the road. If you can't find them from your car, and want to chase them I would suggest walking the Fitness path from # 15 north a ways and then working back toward the big riding arena to your west. Mike Henwood BCLP - Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Bonanza at Red Rocks - Jefferson County
Rob Raker and I paid a visit to the Red Rocks Trading post this morning. We arrived at about 7:15 a.m. and spent the next hour watching and observing all the birds coming to the feeders. Our bonanza took place between 7:45 and 8:00 at the west side feeders. We had the Golden-crowned Sparrow and Curve-billed Thrasher in view together in the flat area adjacent to the steps below the upper apple tree. Both birds spent a great deal of time out in the open area and provided us great looks and some photo ops for Rob. The Golden- crowned appeared first down in the lower area above the rock wall and under the lower apple tree. After that the two birds came and went several times from the flat area above. The White-throated Sparrow put in a brief appearance in the thicket just behind the platform feeder. Then as we were getting ready to leave, a juvenile Red- breasted Sapsucker landed on the lower apple tree, then flew to the upper apple tree where he spent several minutes. The faint dull red on the throat and forehead were distinctly visible as well as the distinct white markings in two rows on the back. Lots of juncos, but we did not see the White-winged. All in all, a very pleasant morning at the Red Rocks Trading Post. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Error - Red-naped Sapsucker - Red Rocks
My apologies, folks. The bird we saw and that I reported at Red Rocks this morning was definitely a juvenile Red-naped Sapsucker. Sorry for the error and confusion. I will do a better job of proofreading down the road. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Winter Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Jeffco
About 1:15 this afternoon Bob Andrews, Michael Kiessig, and I found a Winter Wren in the same area as last winter - south of the foot bridge, near the downed logs along the little creek below the stairs coming down from the subdivision above. This is on the south side of Clear Creek and almost directly south of the parking lot in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt off of 44th. We are calling it a Pacific Wren because of the dark color and rapid call notes. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks
This morning about 7:40 Bob Andrews, Michael Kiessig and myself observed the Golden-crowned Sparrow under the apple tree on the west side of the Trading Post. We also had a White-winged Junco on the ground underneath the east feeder. The Curve-billed Thrasher was a no show for us. While we were there a handsome Sharp-shinned Hawk put a scare into the birds on the west side before being pestered and chased away by the Scrub Jays. Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Probable Pacific Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Jeffco
At Joe Roller's urging, I am updating our post from earlier this afternoon. Bob Andrews, Michael Kiessig, and myself found what we believe to be a Pacific Wren in the same area as a Winter Wren was reported last winter. In fact, where we saw today's bird was on and under the same log where I observed last year's bird. We are calling it a Pacific Wren because of the dark color and rapid higher pitched call notes. All three of us agreed we had a Pacific Wren, but because we had only brief glimpses as the bird moved quickly in mouselike fashion from the shrub to the top of the log to underneath the log and then disappeared, we can't be 100% certain it was a Pacific Wren. I'll bet $10 it was a Pacific Wren, but not $100. Directions: Enter the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt at Prospect Lake off W. 44th Ave. From the parking lot south of Prospect Lake, cross to the south side of Clear Creek at the bridge directly to the east. After you have crossed the bridge, start west on the trail. After a short ways leave the main trail and follow the trail along the chain link fence. The trail heads west and then turns south. You will cross a small footbridge spanning a small stream. After crossing the footbridge, keep your eyes and ears alert as the probable Pacific Wren was seen in the downed logs at the edge of the stream a short distance ahead. The exact spot is where the trail forks and there is a sign on the west fork indicating the trail is closed. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow - Chatfield
After checking on the Dunlin at Chatfield, Michael Kiessig and I ate our lunch at the Plum Creek Picnic area and were rewarded with a good look at a White-throated Sparrow. We had just exited our car and the white-throated was with a junco directly east of the parking lot in some brush under a large cottonwood tree with several picnic tables. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Re: Pacific Loon MacIntosh Lake Still Present (Boulder County)
Could this loon be in the middle of a late molt? Loons lose their ability to fly during molts, I believe up to 4-6 weeks. mike On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 5:36 PM, rostrhamus wrote: Marcel Such mentioned observing that this bird is missing a significant number of flight feathers or something to that effect, so its future is uncertain at this time. Updates on the status of this bird are appreciated. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Townsend's Warbler- Larimer
I took a hike through Lory State Park today and had a lot of bird activity with all the juveniles out. I had one male Townsend's Warbler in with a group of nuthatches and chickadees. I know this isn't an early date for them, but it is the earliest for me. Just a quick note to keep an eye out for them! I also had one juvenile Northern Goshawk flying through the west valley and three Orange-crowned Warblers near Arthur's Rock trailhead! Best, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com http://blog.nikonbirding.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Jefferson County Indigo Buntings
This summer at Bear Creek Lake Park outside of Morrison in Jefferson County there was an male Indigo Bunting in the area west and south of Skunk Hollow Picnic area. There was a male indigo/Lazuli cross along the Cottonwood Trail just west of the lake. Both birds were seen on numerous occasions during June and July. For the past several years I have seen an Indigo/Lazuli cross in the Willow Springs Open Space area, but did not find any this year (made several attempts in the same vicinity to locate one with no luck) Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Beebe Draw-Weld Co.
To all, This afternoon I did a little bit of birding around Greeley. Lower Latham was hard to view with the heat distortion in mid-afternoon and most of Beebe Draw was dry but on CR 42 west of 47 had some activity. From that intersection go west and it was the first pond very close to the road on the north side. At that sight I had: 4 alternate plumage Stilt Sandpipers 60 Baird's sandpipers 5 Least sandpipers 8 Long-billed Dowitchers 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Grandview Cemetery- Larimer!
To all, I viewed a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak near the entrance of Grandview Cemetery and there may have been a female around as well. Also, I viewed the Eastern Wood-Pewee while listening to another call from a different location. Seems like there are two Pewees in the area. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Addition to Dixon Reservoir - Larimer!
To add to Eric's post earlier some other birds around include: at least 2 Least Flycatchers, 2 Cordilleran Flycatchers, Clay-colored Sparrow and Northern Waterthursh. Lots of birders in the area today so maybe something else will pop up. No Philly Vireo when I left, but the Chestnut-sided was near the creek on the N part of area 50 feet off the trail. The CSWA was singing away and eye-level. Cheers, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Lory State Park-Larimer
To all, Sorry for the belated post, but I took a great hike through Lory State park yesterday and had some interesting birds. The most noticeable was the pair of American Three-Toed Woodpeckers I found near the intersection of Timber and Westridge trails. They recently did quite a bit of tree clearing to the Ponderosas up there along with the undestory. I believe the lack of understory chased out the Ducky Grouse that always bred there, but it seems that the ATTW have moved in. Not surprising since thats what ATTWs do, but this is the first time in five years I've seen this species in the park. Other than that: Lots of Virginia's Warblers, Plumbeous Vireos, Western Tanagers, and the pair of Prairie Falcons on territory. Dixon Reservoir: 1 Cordilleran Flycatcher 1 Least Flycatcher 1 Virginia's Warbler 3 Wilson's Warblers lots of Yellow-breasted Chats, Yellow Warblers, Bullock's Orioles and Lesser Goldfinches. Thanks, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Black Phoebe - BCLP - Jefferson County
I believe I had a Black Phoebe at Pelican Point in Bear Creek Lake Park this morning. I was looking into the sun, and the bird flew before I could circle around the bird for better viewing light. The bird was on the fishing pier at Pelican Point. It flew out to fly catch and returned to the same area several times in characteristic Black Phoebe fashion, dipped it's tail, had a white belly, peaked head, and my first thought upon seeing it was Black Phoebe'. I could not pick up any color except dark and light since I was looking into the sun, but I could distinguish the dark vest and white belly at one point. It flew south and I was not able to relocate it among all the fisherman (may have gone across the lake). I'm almost certain it was a Black Phoebe, but I was looking onto the sun and the bird didn't stay long, so. Mike Henwood Bear Creek Lake Park _ Jefferson county Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] FOS Yellow Warbler - BCLP - Jeffco
Visited Bear Creek Lake Park this morning briefly. Most notable (FOS) were two Yellow Warblers on the north side of Pelican Point. Not near as much activity as last night - only a few Yellow-rumped Warblers with some females in the group. Also had a Green-tailed Towhee. Mike Henwood -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Grassy Habitat Species - Marston Reservoir - Denver
Paid a visit to Marston Reservoir in Denver County this morning to scout for Saturday's Spring Count. The reservoir is full with no shoreline or shallow areas to speak of - had one Western Sandpiper among the many Spotted Sandpipers and Killdeer. However, the rocky and grassy areas around the lake produced good numbers of birds including Rock Wrens, American Pipits, Chipping Sparrows, Vesper Sparrows, Lark Sparrows, and Savannah Sparrows. The rookery was a busy place with Black-crowned Night Herons and DC Cormorants sitting on nests, while some of the Great Blue Herons were still in the process of building nests. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jeffco -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Some FOS - BCLP - Jeffco
Spent several very active hours at Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) this evening. Good assortment of ducks including all three teal, N. Shoveler, and Redheads. Also Western and Pied-billed Grebe. The Franklin Gulls seen in good numbers earlier in the week were nowhere to be seen. Good numbers of Killdeer and Spotted Sandpipers plus a flock of 20+ peeps. They were a little too far for my binocs and I didn't have my scope, but after watching them feed I'm sure at least some were Western Sandpipers. They had that lanky look and their legs were placed behind the center of the body. The water is high in the lake and the peeps were on what is left of the sandbar off the north side of Pelican Point. Good numbers of swallows with 6 species represented - Tree, VG, Rough- winged, Cliff, Bank, and Barn. Warblers - FOS Orange-crowned; large numbers of Yellow-rumped, mostly male Audubon and Myrtle about evenly represented with only a couple of females. Sparrows - FOS Green-tailed Towhee; good numbers of Chipping Sparrows; Vesper Sparrows (and House Wrens) have returned in good numbers; Spotted Towhees and Song Sparrows singing; still some White- crowned remaining in BCLP. American Dipper and Cooper's Hawks have started sitting on their nests. Overall, busiest day of the spring so far. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks
Brandon Percival's post about the Golden-crowned Sparrow at Tunnel Drive prompted me to check on the Golden-Crowned Sparrow at Red Rocks. This juvenile was first reported by Brown on Dec. 19, 2009. Although I don't have pictures to prove it, the bird is still present and is molting into adult plumage. The median crown stripe is definitely golden and the sides of the crown are definitely black ( but more splotchy with some white feathers compared to the pure black on the picture Brandon posted). I saw the Golden-crowned sitting on the platform feeder in the garden area at the Red Rocks Trading Post about 9:45 this morning. I scattered some seed early in the morning, did some other birding, then returned to see the Golden- crowned. There should be seed for a day or two. After tomorrow, I would suggest bringing some seed to scatter if you want to see the bird. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Weld Co.- Severance
To all, Went out to scope around Severance Lake yesterday and it was chalk full of birds. The list of relative numbers are below: Commen Merganser- 8 Western Grebe- 1 Ruddy Duck- 15 Common Goldeneye- 10 American Wigeon- 250 Cinnamon Teal- 4 Lesser Scaup- 35 Greater Scaup- There were 2-4 birds that looked good, but I would only say possible. They were at the back of the lake and couldn't see everything I wanted. Redhead- 4 Eared Grebe- 2 PB Grebe- 4 Bufflehead- 50 California Gull- 2 Bonaparte's Gull- 1 Northern Shoveler- 25 Some Double-crested Cormorants, American-White Pelicans, and lots of Mallards as well. Also, there were a ton of Franklin's Gulls at Weld Co. roads 23 80 along with California and Ring-billed Gulls! Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[cobirds] Black Phoebe, Chatfield Res.
Mary, Dad and I stopped into Chatfield this afternoon. As of 3:30-4:30, Black Phoebe has returned to original pond described by Joey. Fed on pond and fields east and northeast of pond. Mike Blatchley Longmont, 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 To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[cobirds] Lagerman Res Sage Sparrow still present
For those of you who missed the Sage Sparrow yesterday, he is still present as of 9:00am this morning. Again working the paths and brush around the restrooms. Mike Blatchley Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[cobirds] Sage Sparrow, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder Cty.
After not finding much on Lagerman Reservoir other than a lone American Avocet and the Osprey pair tidying their nest platform, noticed a couple sparrows rummaging on the ground adjacent to the new restroom facilities. Only got the bins on one prior to flushing--a Sage Sparrow. Nice to see in Boulder County. Glad spring is here and hoping to get out birding more now! Mike Blatchley Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow
Kiki Widjaja and I both spotted the Golden-crowned Sparrow at the feeder in the west garden area on Friday morning, April 2. Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park - Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[cobirds] Falcon Double Feature - Red Rocks - Jefferson Co.
The Prairie and Peregrine pairs put on a double feature this morning at Red Rocks with Canyon Wrens providing a harmonious acoustical background. Prairie Falcons - First Act When I arrived at Red Rocks around 9:00 a.m., the female Prairie Falcon was perched on a ledge on the northern half of the sheer cliff wall calling - constant but not as pleading or incessant as two days earlier. The male Prairie Falcon was perched on the top of the cliff on the south side. The male made several forays circling in front of the cliff wall, and several times landing on ledges and walking back into the cliff recesses (inspecting nest sites???just a guess on my part). The female then flew to the top of the rock near where the male was earlier (and near where copulation had taken in the past) and started calling. The male left and a short time later returned with a small rodent (mouse or small chipmunk size) and proceeded to fly into the ledge recess where I think the nest will be. He stayed a short time back in the recess where I couldn't see him, while the female was on top calling. Then, almost simultaneously, it seemed like the two falcons called, the female flew down onto the top of a flat rock, the male flew out of the nest ledge(?) and landed on the ledge with the female, where she took the prey from the male. The female stayed front and center on the ledge while the male moved away to the back and side of the ledge. The female stayed on the ledge and devoured the prey (held the prey down with her feet and talons and pulled upward with her beak stripping the pieces of flesh), while the male flew off and landed on another perch on the cliff wall. It took 20 -25 minutes for the female Prairie to eat the prey, and when she was finished one could see a huge bulge in her crop. After she finished with the meal, she wiped her beak several times on the rock surface, and then flew down to the ledge where I suspect the nest will be. I could hear her calling, but could not see her. After a while, the female came out and perched on the ledge where I could see her, and the male left his perch on a ledge and flew to the top of the cliff wall above her. This is where I left them as the song of the Canyon Wren cascaded down the scale and the curtain dropped(figuratively). Peregrine Falcon - Second Act As I pulled into the parking lot (Upper South Parking Lot), I could hear and see a Peregrine Falcon and watched as she landed on top of a round rock (way up high) and proceeded to eat something (I could not discern what the prey was). This is supposition on my part, but I think she was carrying the remains of a kill and wonder if the male didn't provide and give her the kill just before I arrived. Anyway, the female Peregrine devoured the prey displaying a huge crop when the meal was finished. Just after she finished gulping down the meal, I heard a Peregrine call (not sure whether the male or female, but I think it was the male). The male flying from the north end of the cliff face flew directly towards the female sitting on the southern end of the cliff. Just as he neared her perch, the male braced himself and opened his wings wide, landing on top of the female where copulation took place lasting 5-6 seconds. The male left (never touched or landed on the rock perch) and returned to a perch on the north end of the cliff wall while the female remained on the same ledge. In the meantime the female Raven had left her stick nest on the cliff wall, which is located below where the Peregrines seem to hang out, and the female Raven joined the male Raven in the dead juniper snag rendezvous point on the hillside to the west. As one of the ravens was flying towards the wall it landed on top of a huge rounded boulder and flattened out as the female falcon made a couple of passes just above the cowering and flattened out Raven. The female Peregrine then returned to the same perch where she had devoured the prey and remained there for a while before eventually flying to a perch with a rock overhang on the cliff face. After probably 20 -30 minutes I left the two Peregrines still perched on their respective ledges on the cliff wall with the ravens croaking now and then a Canyon Wren occasionally serenading. Down the road we may have Act III, as there is a pair of American Kestrels flying around the area between the cliffs occupied by the Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. I was surprised to see the Peregrines copulating, since on Saturday, March 20, an Evergreen Audubon Field Trip saw copulation take place. I surmised the female might be sitting on eggs by now. How long does courtship last, and how soon after copulation takes egg laying take place? Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park - Jefferson County Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
[cobirds] Prairie Falcon Mating Behavior - Red Rocks
This morning between 8:45 and 9:25 at Red Rocks Park outside of Morrison I observed the following Prairie Falcon mating behavior: The female Prairie Falcon was sitting atop one of the huge red boulders calling loudly and incessantly. I saw her yesterday evening in the same spot calling loud and frequently. The male was sitting on top of the much taller cliff face to the east , which is the cliff where the nest will be located. Next the female flew to the nesting ledge on the cliff face and disappeared into the recesses of the cliff wall, which slants backward from the cliff face. She could still be heard calling loudly and incessantly from the nest site, although I could not see her. After a while, the female flew out of the cliff nest site and landed on top of the south end of the cliff wall. The male is still perched on the cliff wall, but approximately 100 yards to the north of her location. The female continues to call, the male takes flight and flies to the south where he disappears. A few minutes later, the male returns flying in from the south, makes a circle, and then in flight and from behind approaches the perched female. Instead of landing on the cliff next to her(which is what I was expecting), the male mounted the female without ever landing, copulation took place lasting 5-6 seconds, and then the male disengaged, and flew to the nest site ledge and disappeared into the recesses of the nest site. The female continued to sit and call from same perch. After a while the male had come out of the nest area and could be seen perched on the ledge of the nest site. This is where I left them about 10 minutes after witnessing the mating spectacle. A couple of observation notes: On Saturday when the DFO group witnessed copulation, the event was very similar except that the male approached the female from behind and from the south rather than behind and from the north. Also copulation lasted much longer today, while on Sat. the event seemed very brief. Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park - Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Greater Scaup - BCLP - Jeffco
On Saturday's DFO Field Trip we stopped at Pelican Point in Bear Creek Lake Park where we observed a large raft of ducks and geese in the southwest corner of the lake. There were 75 -100 Scaup, and Tim Smart and I estimated at least 10% of the scaup were Greater. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jeffco Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Peregrine and Prairie Falcons - Red Rocks
On a DFO Field Trip this morning to Red Rocks and Bear Creek Lake Park we observed a pair of Prairie Falcons a pair of Peregrine Falcons at Red Rocks. The pair of Prairie Falcons were noticed about 10:00a.m. flying together and courting that ended in mating on top of a large rock. The Peregrine pair were seen around 12:45 p.m. calling and flying interspersed with perching on rock ledges. The best way to find the birds is to enter Red Rocks at Entrance #3, which is west of the town of Morrison along Hwy. 74 to Evergreen, go to where the road forks: 1. Go to the right if you are looking for the Prairie Falcons and scan the sheer cliff on the right side immediately after the fork. 2. Stay to the left for the Peregrines and follow the road all the way to the Upper South Parking Lot. Take a left and park in this lot, then scan the sheer rock wall to your north where the Peregrines are often seen. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks
On the same DFO Field Trip we found the Golden-crowned Sparrow at the feeder at the Red Rocks Trading Post. The first year Golden-crowned is starting to look a little scruffy (starting to molt). The bird first appeared at the platform feeder on the east lawn before flying over to the garden area on the west. The White-winged junco also put in an appearance. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] FOS - Long-billed Dowitchers - Jefferson County
During our DFO Field Trip today we had two Long-billed Dowitchers in nonbreeding plumage in the shallow water along the shore of the northwest cove off Pelican Point in Bear Creek Lake Park(BCLP). This is a first of the season (FOS) for BCLP this spring. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow, Peregrine Falcon - Red Rocks Park
What a coincidence - went to Red Rocks Trading Post this morning and bumped into Mike Diana King, the couple I sat next to at monday night's DFO Program ( we all agreed it was an interesting and informative program). We scattered some seed and within 10 - 15 minutes, the first-winter Golden-crowned appeared at the base of the old apple tree in the corner of the garden area. In addition to the Golden-crowned, we observed Western Scrub-Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, Townsend's Solitaire, American Robin, Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, House Finch, Pine Siskin, and a large number of Dark-eyed Juncos including all the subspecies with one White-winged in the bunch. We then drove to the South Parking lot where we were able to find the male Peregrine Falcon perched on the cliff wall just north of the parking lot. There is also a Raven's nest on the cliff face and we watched the female leave the nest and join the male for a brief period before returning to the nest. A pretty productive hour of birding with the Golden-crowned Sparrow, White-winged Junco, and Peregrine Falcon. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks
I threw out some seed in the garden area at the Red Rocks Trading Post this morning a little before 8:00 a.m., and in 10 minutes or so the Golden-crowned Sparrow landed on the platform feeder. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks
After shoveling out from under a foot of snow, I took a drive to Red Rocks near Morrison and then Bear Creek Lake Park. I scattered some seed in the garden area to the west of the Red Rocks Trading Post. Within 10 minutes the Golden-crowned Sparrow (looking more golden on the crown) appeared along with the regulars - Western Scrub-Jay, Black- capped Chickadee, Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, House Finch, and a variety of Juncos. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] A Drama of Three Birds...
Around noon as I was driving the roads in Bear Creek Lake Park, I witnessed a drama involving a Black-billed Magpie, Cooper's Hawk, and a Red-tailed Hawk. Just ahead of me I saw a bird knock down a Magpie and land in the middle of the road. It turned out to be a Cooper's Hawk on top of a struggling Magpie. I watched for several minutes as the Cooper's held down the struggling Magpie, while 10-12 Black-billed Magpies landed in the tree above the two combatants, scolding, squacking, and creating quite a ruckus. All of the magpies stayed in the tree 10 -15 feet above the fray while voicing their displeasure. Then, all of a sudden, the Cooper's loosened it's grip on the Black-billed Magpie, which wobbled a few feet away. I fully expected the Cooper's to renew it's attack on the magpie, but instead it flew off to the south, the disheveled magpie wobbled up into the nearest tree, and the flock of cackling magpies took off. BANG ... like a stealth bomber a Red- tailed Hawk hit the magpie, turned sharply, landed on a limb in the tree with the poor magpie in it's talons. I imagined the Red-tail getting a better grip on the magpie the short time it was perched. The Red-tail then took off with the magpie in tow and uttered a typical Red-tail scream (a victory scream???) as it departed. Later on I saw two Red-tails circling and one of the hawks (male???) still had the magpie grasped in it's talons. Something special to witness! Mike Henwood Morrison Bear Creek Lake Park Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco
With a couple of inches of snow on the ground this morning, I decided to check on the Golden-crowned Sparrow at the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post. Threw out some seed around 8:00 a.m., then went and did some birding in the park. Returned to the feeders around 9:30 a.m. and the Golden-crowned Sparrow showed up under the apple tree with some juncos and House Finches about 9:45 a.m. Drove the roads in BCLP to look for bluebirds. Had a FOS large flock (40 -50) of Mountain Bluebirds in the area below the dam along the road north of Mountain View Picnic Area. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] White-winged Crossbills - Larimer
Michael Kiessig and I drove to Fort Collins this morning to look for the White-winged Crossbills in Grandview Cemetery. We found them in the SE corner in a snowbank. We watched them for a number of minutes from about 20 yards away as they moved up and down from the snowbank to a split rail fence. Finally they flew up into the tree branches and then flew into the nest tree with the female leading the way. It was around 9:15 a.m. when we spotted them. Thanks to Dave Leatherman for keeping the birding community informed. Mike Henwood Morrison _ Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt
Several of us tried to find the pair of Rusty Blackbirds this morning with no luck. Michael Kiessig and I ended up exploring the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Barrow's Goldeneye on Prospect Lake), then going back this afternoon. Just before 2:00p.m., we saw a couple of dark looking birds fly from the area of the beaver pond to the north and land near the creek bank. They turned out to be the Rusty Blackbird pair - we had great looks as they fed along the creek bank. Bill and Janet Carter came by and joined us as we watched the pair, which eventually flew into a small tree on the south side of the creek giving us even closer looks and allowing us to compare their size to the Red-winged Blackbird(a little larger). Joe Lupfer and Karen Clark joined our group while the Rusty pair perched in the tree. The location was about halfway between the I-70 overpass and the orange cone in the creek on the west side of I-70, or, more specifically, about 170 yards along the trail west of the I-70 overpass. The pair appeared to be working their way to the west when we left. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye Wheat Ridge Greenbelt
Among all the numbers and different species of ducks on Prospect Lake this morning, Michael Kiessig and I found one lone male Barrow's Goldeneye at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt pond. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sp. Harlan's - Red Rocks
Mike Foster and myself observed the Golden-crowned Sparrow at the garden feeder area at Red Rocks Trading Post this morning between 8:00 and 9:00 A.M. The juvenile sparrow made several appearances while we were observing all the activity in the garden area. Yesterday I put out some seed and early this morning put out some more seed as well in preparation for this morning. There was a Harlan's Hawk (dark intermediate morph) perched in the trees in the drainage between the Chapel at Red Rocks and Red Rocks elementary school. Use Entrance 3. Presumably this is the same Harlan's that was observed in Red Rocks earlier this winter. Also observed between 8 and 9 this morning. Yesterday I also saw a Northern Shrike in the vicinity of the feeders, but we did not see the shrike this morning. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk - Jefferson County
Around 11:30 this morning I spotted a Harlan's Hawk northwest of the round-a-bout at C470 and Belleview (have to take the Quincy Exit off C470 to get to the round-a-bout). This is the first time this winter I have seen a Harlan's in this area, although in previous winters there has been a Harlan's in this area on a somewhat regular basis. I was able to pull off the road and get several good looks through my binocs. When I first saw the Harlan's, there were some crows as well as another Red-tail (Eastern) in the same tree. The Harlan's was a distinctly larger bird the Eastern Red-tail. Judging from the size comparison, I think the Harlan's was a female dark intermediate morph. The bird was mostly black with a very small amount of white streaking on the breast, a hint of white on the back of the head, and a pale gray tail with a neat black subterminal band. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Chipping Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco
Mike Foster and I observed both the juvenile Golden-crowned Sparrow and Chipping Sparrow at the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post about 9:00 a.m. this morning. The birds were seen in the garden area to the west of the patio near the platform feeder. I arrived early and put out some seed around 8:20 a.m. before meeting Mike F. around 8:30 a.m. When I arrived, there was no seed out and very few birds. We waited approximately 30 minutes before the Chipping Sparrow landed on the platform feeder. Shortly thereafter the Golden-crowned appeared in the rocks to the right of the platform feeder. These two target sparrows were the last to appear following in order Scrub Jays, Juncos, Black-capped Chickadees, House Finches, Song Sparrows, Spotted Towhees, and then finally the Chipping Sparrow followed by the Golden-crowned. I will put out seed tomorrow(Friday), Sat., and Sunday mornings so folks should be able to find the birds. I am leaving town Sunday afternoon, so after Sunday folks will be on their own and probably need to bring some seed. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County
[cobirds] Lory State Park...Williamson's Sapsucker!
I viewed a female Williamson's Sapsucker in Lory State Park yesterday halfway up the Arthur's Rock trail. The bird was seen foraging numerous Ponderosas in the vicinity of the snow line as it stands right now. This is the area that inlcudes the last switchback before the areas just below the rock open up...essentially where most of the trees stop. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/
[cobirds] Red-shouldered Hawk - Kodak SWA - Weld County
I arrived around 7:30 a.m. and first birded the Kodak SWA (the sun was more favorable) seeing only one Red-tail. Then proceeded to the north side of the river and walked the Poudre Trail. There were a number of other birders and we stopped and waited at the spot where the bird had been seen previously. After waiting for 10 - 15 minutes in the cold, I proceeded along the trail to the east. I eventually spotted the bird with it's back to me. I had some good looks, but not of the front side. The Red-shouldered flew to the south and perched again. This time the hawk was further away but I did get good looks at the front with my scope. After a few minutes the bird flew further to the south toward the town of Windsor property (water treatment plant) where I lost sight of it. I did see a large flock of Turkeys across the river and on private property. I then walked back to the car and parking lot, changed into lighter weight clothing, and ate a sandwich. Most of the birders took off, but I walked back hoping to get another glimpse of the elusive Red-shouldered. I was rewarded with several good close-up looks along the river and then of the Red- shouldered across the river and back toward Kodak SWA - the same place we had waited in the morning. Also had two large white swans (Tundra or Trumpeter) fly over me. I didn't see them so much as I heard them, looked up, saw their large size and outstretched necks as they flew over heading up the river to the west. Stopped at Simpson Ponds SWA on the way home, but was unable to find the Rusty Blackbirds. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County
[cobirds] Golden- Crowned Sparrow Harlan's Hawk - Red Rocks - Jeffco
Stopped by this morning to throw some feed out at Red Rocks. Saw the juvenile Golden-crowned Sparrow in the garden area to the west of the Trading Post about 8:00 A.M. Found the Harlan's hawk west of the Box Office (near entrance #2 off Hwy. 93). Appears to be an adult dark intermediate morph. The bird has some white speckling on the brownish black head with some white on the forehead, iris was dark, and there was a small amount of white streaking on the breast. I have seen it twice in the last week between entrance #2 and the Box Office building. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County
[cobirds] Lens Cleaning Case - Valmont Reservoir Overlook
Bob Andrews and I found a Lens Cleaning Case (complete with equipment) while at the Valmont Reservoir Overlook. It was lying on the picnic table. If it belongs to one of our co-birders, you contact me direct. Mike Henwood Morrison 303-716-8551 hawk...@aol.com -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Green-tailed Towhee - Audubon Nature Center @ Chatfield - Jeffco
On the way home from Roxborough this afternoon, I made a quick stop to check the feeders at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield. I almost fell over when I spied a Green-tailed Towhee among the many ground feeding birds. This was approximately 3:00 p.m. Regulars using the feeders: W. Scrub Jay Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch Spotted Towhee Song Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Dark-eyed JuncoGray-headed, Pink-sided, Oregon, Slate-colored House Finch Also saw a male Kestrel make a successful foray into the grass and return to it's perch with a small mouse. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jefferson County
I observed the Golden-crowned Sparrow this morning about 8:15 A.M. at the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post. It was in the garden area to the west of the patio. Someone had filled the feeder on the lawn - enough to last several days. Also observed a Northern Shrike on a hike down the canyon below the Trading Post. It was below the road in the canyon on the trail that leads in the direction of the Red Rocks elementary school. Mike Henwood Morrison -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Chipping Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco
Both the Golden-crowned and Chipping Sparrows were still at the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post as of 11:00 A.M. this morning. I scattered some seed in the garden area (SW corner of the yard) and then called Rob Raker. Rob took some decent photos of the Golden- crowned as well as some other birds from the patio and the deck upstairs between 10:30 and 11:00 A.M. Good morning light for photographers. List of species seen today: Downy N. Flicker W. Scrub Jay Black-billed Magpie Black-capped Chickadee Townsend's Solitaire Spotted Towhee Chipping Sparrow Song Sparrow Golden-crowned Sparrow Dark-eyed JuncoGray-headed, Pink-sided, Oregon, and Slate- colored House Finch Pine Siskin Rock Pigeon Rob and I have seen a Canyon Wren on the rock walls to the south recently, but not today. Mike Henwood Morrison -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk - BCGB - Jefferson County
I spotted a Harlan's Hawk this morning in the Bear Creek Greenbelt area near the Stone House. Same area has had a Harlan's the past few years. From the intersection of W. Yale Avenue and S. Estes Street, the bird hangs out in the area south of Yale and east of Estes. From the Stone House, the bird is usually to the north and east. Mike Henwood -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
Re: [cobirds] Injured Cormorant
Tony, Greenwood Wildlife Rehab Center (in Longmont) has tended to DC Cormorants. But I don't think they have the resources to retrieve the injured animals from the field, instead relying on people to bring them in. Their phone is 303-545-5849. Mike On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Tony asw...@aol.com wrote: I noticed a lone Double-crested Cormorant hanging out amongst the geese that appeared to have an injured left wing and most likely cannot fly. I am asking for advice what to do. -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] FOS Northern Shrike - BCLP - Jefferson Co.
Things were a little slow at Bear Creek Lake Park this morning. I did see a FOS Northern Shrike in the area between The Stables and Pelican Point. Yesterday I saw an American Dipper near Owl Post #6, the first dipper I have seen in the park this fall. Nothing else out of the ordinary. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Weld County, Union Reservoir, Loons
Mary and I went back to Union Reservoir Monday evening in search of better views of this weekends loons, particularly in better weather conditions! Common Loon and possible Yellow-billed were not to be found. But Walter's Pacific/Arctic Loon was out in the middle of the reservoir feeding among the gulls. Although weather conditions were better, it was much farther out. The gulls are definitely making their presence known; they were coming in from the south [from Erie landfill?] in droves. Didn't have the time, or daylight, to stay and look for interesting ones. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Eastern Bluebird - BCLP - Morrison
Found one male Eastern Bluebird in a small mixed flock (less than 20) of Western Bluebirds and Mountain Bluebirds near the Horse Arena in Bear Creek Lake Park this morning. There were several flocks of Mountain Bluebirds in the open areas along the roads in various areas of the park. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Re: Possible Arctic Loon, Union Reservoir
I did observe this bird lean to its side while preening, and no vent strap was visible--pure white underside. Whether Arctic or Pacific, the smudgy marks on the front and flanks of throat still bother me. I assume these birds are entirely into basic plumage by the time they reach here and are not in some intermediate molt? This bird is worthy of additional looks, when the winds die down a little. Mike Blatchley Longmont On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Walter M Szeliga wrote: The bird lazily preened but never gave good looks of the vent region making observation of a vent strap impossible. The bird had a white throat with a small dark spot confined to the center of the throat and unconnected with the cheeks (i.e. no necklace of black); --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Boulder/Weld Cty. Lakes, Loons, Scoters and more
Bob Zilly, Mary and I went on a multi-lake tour today, hitting a dozen Boulder and Weld county lakes. Most predominant species seen today--Western Grebe's everywhere. Never seen this many in my life, much less in one day. Highlights as follows: Baseline Res: 2 SURF SCOTER (female), reported by Christian Nunes last week and still present (thanks Christian!). Also present, 4 HOODED MERGANSERS and 4 BUFFLEHEAD. Great to see these arriving! Valmont Reservoir (Legion Park): Wind kept the viewing brief from up on the hill, with many species too far in the distance to identify. But one SNOW GOOSE seen among Canada Geese. North Teller Lake: 14 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS still present and very busy feeding. Prince Lake #2: 4 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS and 8 FRANKLIN'S GULLS among the many Ring-billed Gulls. Union Reservior: Best viewing in NW corner of lake where we had 1 COMMON LOON, 1 late GREAT EGRET, and 1 possible juvenile YELLOW-BILLED LOON. YBLO only provided 2 frontal views in between dives and then disappeared among the billions of Western Grebes. I was not too confident of any ID based on Sibley's and Peterson's drawings, but this evenings research has led to photos indicative of Yellow-billed. Am probably going to return Sunday morning to re-locate and get a different angle. Great birding! Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds - BCLP - Jefferson County
Always like to drive the roads and check out Bear Creek Lake Park after a spring or fall storm - often find that a storm will bring in some new species to the park. In the open area around Mountain View Picnic Area there were a large flock (50+) of Mountain Bluebirds with at least two male Eastern Bluebirds in the group. Had a small group of 4-5 Chipping Sparrows along the road where it crosses Coyote Gulch. There was a Prairie Falcon sitting on the pole up the road and to the north of Mountain View near the entrance to the Fox Hollow Golf Course. Had an Orange-crowned Warbler in the marsh north of Big Soda Lake. The trees around the lake at Pelican Point produced 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler's, a Lincoln's Sparrow, and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Several flocks of White-crowned Sparrows and a few Pink-sided and Oregon Juncos scattered throughout BCLP. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Re: Plover at Lagerman?, Boulder Co. 10/14
I will comment that when I first saw the plover on Tuesday afternoon, initial reaction was Black-bellied Plover. But when it took flight on that day, I didn't detect any signs of white on upper wings or tail. Certainly got me to thinking about American Golden, but I hate identifying basic plumage shorebirds, especially based on flight characteristics. When Todd and I saw it fly on Wednesday, we had good views of underneath side of wings, and I didn't catch any hints of black axillaries, further suggesting American Golden. I haven't been back out since Wednesday, but I will stop by today and see if it's still around. As for the confusing gull, Bob Zilly and I have been discussing that one since Tuesday also. I just got email from him; he just returned from Lagerman and managed to get views of underneath side of primaries--no color/gray suggesting Thayer's Gull. Mike Longmont, CO On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:33 PM, bluesky...@comcast.net wrote: Mike also pointed out a plover to me that he said has been around a few days. It flew once and I did not notice the black underwings like a Black-bellies Plover and didn't seem as white underneath as the photos I looked at last night. It might be worth a look because I believe it could be good for an *American Golden Plover*. Maybe Mike had better looks today. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Buffleheads - FOS - BCLP - Jefferson County
I observed 8 Buffleheads (6 male, 2 female) in the NW cove off Pelican Point this morning. This would be FOS for this fall at Bear Creek Lake Park. Many more ducks on lake today than last week with a good variety. Large numbers: Canada Goose Gadwall Am. Wigeon and Coots Mallards Small numbers: Wood Duck Blue-winged Teal N. Shoveler Ring-necked duck Bufflehead Ruddy Duck Pied-billed Grebe Am. White Pelican DC Cormorant Saw Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper, and Rock Wren along the shores and banks of the lakes. Rock Wren was on rocky shore of Soda Lake. Lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers in mixed flocks: 40+ Mountain Bluebirds with 5 - 10 Yellow-rumped Warblers near marshy area north of Soda Lake and east of parking lot. Western Bluebirds with Yellow-rumped Warblers near the Stables area. mixed flock of BC Chickadees, Downy Woodpecker, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Spotted Towhees, and Yellow-rumps on Cottonwood Trail west of lake. mixed flock of BC Chickadees, Juncos(Gray-headed Pink-sided), and Yellow-rumps on Cottonwood Trail directly north of Fitness#7 (near two foot bridges east of beaver pond). Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Goldfinch Fledgling Behavior -BCLP - Jefferson County
Rob Raker and I toured Bear Creek Lake Park this morning in the mist and found a large mixed flock of American and Lesser Goldfinches in the thistles next to the road. We observed fledglings of both species exhibiting fluttering wings and begging behavior. We also coaxed an Orange-crowned Warbler, two Yellow-rumps, and a Gray Catbird from a marshy area next to Soda Lake. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park!
Not too much happening but had 4 first-year Franklin's Gulls and one Black Tern off the jet ski boat ramp. On the east side of Shop Creek Trail I had a small group of birds with 3 Wilson's Warblers, 4 Western Wood-Pewees, and 2 Orange-crowned Warblers. I'm thinking we need to some bad weather to drop some birds in. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park!
Just an FYI for people not to forget the jet ski launch while at the park. Yesterday, there was a large number of gulls, two Black Terns, and two Stilt Sandpipers. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Northern Waterthrush - BCLP - Jeffco
Found a Northern Waterthrush near the NW cove at Pelican Point this morning. Also a few Yellow Warblers and flock of Cedar Waxwings flycatching in the same area. Found a FOS juvenile White-crowned Sparrow in the brush north of the large dirt Pelican Point parking lot. Did not see or hear the N. Bobwhite although I was in the same vicinity where I saw it yesterday. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Bobwhite - BCLP in Jefferson County
Bob Raker and I heard the 'bobwhite call this morning and spent a good half hour tracking it down. We found a male Northern Bobwhite sitting on a limb of a large bush/small tree calling. Mystery solved! The Bobwhite allowed us to get within 10-15 yards before leaving it's perch. We followed it in the tall grass and it exploded beneath our feet. Since the bird was probably released into the park, do we add it to our Bear Creek Lake Park Checklist??? Can we count it as a Jefferson County sighting??? The bobwhite has been seen/heard in various parts of BCLP this past month. For those that might want to chase it, the most reliable spot seems to be near Fitness Station # 1, which is located just to the west of the dirt parking lot at Pelican Point. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park! Shorebirds!
To all, I visited Cherry Creek for a little while this morning while the traffic was still calm. Here is what I found: 2 Pectoral Sandpipers- Jet Ski Launch many Bairds and least pipers- jet ski launch and wetland adjacent to Model Airplane Field 1 Stilt Sandpiper- wetland adjacent to Model Airplane Field (had four there last night) 1 Willow Flycatcher- in large American Plum near restroom on sw side of jet ski launch Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Question re: Lesser Goldfinches/ Northern Bobwhite
During the past month several of us have heard the bobwhite call in Bear Creek Lake Park. This morning Rob Raker and I heard it several times, went to the vicinity of the call, were unable to track down the source of the call, then played a tape of the Northern Bobwhite (with no response). After listening carefully to the bobwhite call, then playing a tape, the actual call in the park seems clearer, sweeter, and just a phrase inserted into a song rather than an actual N. Bobwhite or a covey of birds. In my five years of birding BCLP, I have never seen bobwhite in the park nor heard them before this summer. My hunch is that we have Lesser Goldfinch imitating a bobwhite call, although I have been unable to confirm my suspicion. I know that Lesser Goldfinch mimic the calls of other birds - does anyone out there have experience with Lesser Goldfinch imitating the bobwhite call? I should also note that today as well as on one other occasion, there was a Catbird in the vicinity, but the bobwhite call seems too sweet for a Gray Catbird. I also know that it's possible that someone released a Bobwhite into the park, but after this morning I don't believe that is the case. I would welcome hearing from folks that might be able shed some light on the mysterious bobwhite call we've been hearing in BCLP. Thanks, Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Eastern Bluebird - Genesee Park - Jefferson County
Rob Raker and I birded Genesee Park this morning. In addition to two pairs of Williamson's Sapsuckers and tens of thousands of lady bugs (just downhill from the flag pole), we saw a male Eastern Bluebird on the southwest side of the large parking lot at the picnic area. The Eastern was with a group of Western Bluebirds, and we couldn't tell if there were any other Eastern Bluebirds in the group. We had great looks at the Eastern Bluebird with it's white belly and rusty throat sitting on an exposed branch, and he also sang a bit. The lady bugs were everywhere to the west of the flag pole - on bushes, rocks, on the bark of Ponderosa Pines - literally thousands of the little critters. Lots of birds early before the morning warmed up. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Boulder Cty: Cassin's Sparrows, Black-chinned Hummingbird
I set out to find the Cassin's Sparrows this morning, albeit with some trepidation from Bill K.'s and Bill S.'s rattlesnake warnings. After realizing I had to leave the safety of the access road, I managed to locate a couple of them being quite vocal. Not the most visually stunning bird, but cranks out quite a melody!! Fortunately they were on the north side of the draw, a little more to the west of coordinates posted the other day: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=qq=40.091599,-105.268417 As for that rattlesnake warning, they are there!! Initial trek down the access road yielded a warning rattle from an old partially-buried galvanized drainage pipe that crosses the path. It was taking shelter under the pipe. Use caution in this area (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=qq=40.094433,-105.270767). On my return trip, I saw it moving into the end of the pipe. Ahhh, photo op. Circumnavigate the pipe at a safe distance while keeping my eye on his whereabouts. Wrong. All morning I'm careful to watch where I step until now. Fortunately its mate let out the loudest adrenaline-boosting rattle before I stepped on it and it also quickly retreated to the pipe. Lessons learned: always watch where you step and where there's one rattler, there may be others... O.K., back to birding. Next stop, pick up Mary and join Bob Zilly at White Rocks. Little Blue Heron is still present in the confusing plumage. No signs of the Willow or Least Flycatchers, but plenty of summertime breeding bird activity. First was a pair of Western Wood-pewees feeding 2-3 young in the nest. Shortly after, American Goldfinch taking turns on a nest. And as the male was coming back in to take his turn, a hummingbird engaged in a game of chase to drive him off. The pièce de résistance; the hummer returned to the cottonwood and was found sitting on a nest no more than 30' away from the goldfinch nest--a Black-chinned Hummingbird. Might be a long summer of territorial disputes between those two nests! Storms moved in, so we headed out. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Late Crow Valley post- Weld Co.
ON yesterday's Pawnee field trip we had one Chestnut-sided Warbler behind the first shelter on your left as you enter the campground, at Crow Valley Campground. Other than that things were quiet. Still lots of Swainson's Thrushs around. Cheers, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Dipper Behavior - BCLP - Jefferson County
Fellow Birders: Rob Raker and I enjoyed watching 4 Dipper young leave the nest today. The nest is inside one of the support beams with a rectangular opening below the footbridge west of Skunk Hollow. Rob had some pictures he took yesterday and it looked like there might be 4 young. When we arrived around 7:30 a.m., the adults were flying up to the nest from the rocks on the bank and feeding the young. I walked out on the fallen tree to the middle of the creek where I could see the nest inside the support beam, and when an adult flew up to the nest I saw at least 3 mouths open wide. As we watched we noticed the adults would fly into the beam with food, but would exit with the bug still in their beak, fly down to the rocks below and call to the young. It seemed like they were coaxing the young to follow them. After watching this for some time, we then walked to the bridge so Rob could shoot some photos from a different angle. As we were standing on the bridge, I noticed two young dippers twisting and bobbing in the water as they were carried downstream (my first thought was I was seeing phalaropes before I had time for a better look). The two young exited about 50 yards downstream. The youngsters could go under the water and also could fly a short ways - across the creek was as far as we saw the young fly. We saw the adults feed the youngsters - the youngsters would be sitting on a rock or on a tree branch and open their mouths wide when the adult landed next to them. One of the adults then starting entering the nest as before, but she brought out fecal sacs (6 - 8), sticks, and pieces of grass as if she were cleaning house. Sometimes she would come just to the edge of the beam and drop the grass or sticks, other times she would fly down to the rocks, drop the material and wash her bill in the creek. We watched this behavior for probably 30 minutes trying to figure out what she was doing. When she flew down the creek, I went out on the log and looked into the beam. The integrity of the nest seemed intact and I couldn't see any young. Rob and I then started looking along the shores of the creek to see if we could find more than the 2 young dippers. We were able to locate 4 young ones after a great deal of searching. Our take on the situation: All 4 young exited the nest at the same time and jumped into the water below - we only saw the last two. Both adults helped in feeding the young, but one of the adults also spent time cleaning out the nest. Will the pairs of Dippers use the nest again and raise a 2nd brood? The next couple of weeks should provide the answer. All in all, an exciting morning. The young dippers spent a lot of time sitting motionless (or in one spot dipping up and down), but did make their way downstream. They would sometimes fly a short distance, other times walk in the water along the edge of the creek. They made a distinctive noise when the adults arrived with food. Mike Henwood Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Ovenbirds - Jefferson County
The Ovenbirds have returned to Willow Springs Open Space (WSOS) in good numbers this year. I did my Ovenbird Count using my regular route on May 28 and counted 21 singing ovenbirds. The DFO field trip I led on Sat. into WSOS counted 12 ovenbirds and the field trip on Sunday (cooler weather) tallied 18 singing ovenbirds. The field trips did not cover as much area as my regular route encompasses. Mike Henwood --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Field Trip tomorrow to Pawnee National Grasslands!
To all birders, Just want to throw another reminder out there that we have a field trip to Pawnee tomorrow (5/31) from 5:30am-1pm. We meet in the Jax Outdoor Gear in north Fort Collins, in the parking lot 10 minutes prior. Mike Freiberg will be leading and we will be carpooling. We hope to see you out there! Good birding! Cheers, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Birding Optics Seminar/Field trips in Fort Collins!
To all, This weekend we have put together a little birding weekend for Jax Mercantile on North College in Fort Collins. We encourage you to consider participating in the following events should they interest you. Optics 101 Seminar on Saturday May 30th at 2pm and Sunday May 31st at 3 pm. Talk will last about 45 minutes maximum. Field trips: Saturday May 30- Lory State Park and Fort Collins local areas 6am-12pm Sunday May 31- Pawnee National Grasslands 5:30am-1pm All events are free of charge. Field trips are to meet 15 minutes prior to event in the Jax Mercantile parking lot where we will carpool for the events. Please visit the site below for more information: http://www.jaxmercantile.com/pospage.php?pagename=txt_custom_events Hope to see you out there! Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder Cty.
Lagerman Reservoir continues to have quite the turnover from hour to hour. Just yesterday afternoon I observed 20+ Willets fly in, feed for 15minutes, and depart in formation to the north. Moments later, the same story with a flock of White-faced Ibis. Seems like shorebirds are using it for a quick stopover, but not staying long. This morning, mixed among many Wilson's Phalaropes, Spotted Sandpipers, Least Sandpiper's, Dowitcher sp. and Yellowlegs sp., a single alternate-plumage BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER arrived. I observed and photographed him for 10-15 minutes, scanned the rest of the lake for other arrivals, but could not relocate plover when I came back around. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park/Stilt Sandpiper!
Landbirds were few and far between today at the park. Mainly Myrtle, Audubon's, and Orange-crowned Warblers at numerous spots. late in the evening the farm pond adjacent to the model airplane field hosted: 1 Stilt Sandpiper 1 Western Sandpiper 3 Semipalmated Sandpipers Many Least Sandpipers 4 Long-billed Dowitchers 1 Merlin 1 Semipalmated Plover Lots of Western kingbirds, Say's Phoebes and Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Can't wait to get out tomorrow. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Whimbrel, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.
Lagerman Res. continues to produce a variety of migrating birds. This morning, one Whimbrel. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Brown Pelican, Montezuma County
Todd Deininger just called to report a BROWN PELICAN at Potten Reservoir in Montezuma County. Mike Blatchley --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Boulder Reservoir
2 Sandhill Cranes at NW corner of Boulder Reservoir. Feeding along shore, but just wandered into area of downed trees on western shore. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Willet, Ibis, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.
More migratory species dropping in this weekend. We finished up the day at Lagerman Res. with 2 Willet (FOS), 2 White-faced Ibis, 2 Long-billed(?) Dowitcher's and a host of Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs (we wondered where they were all hiding today). Time to call it a day. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.
Another quick stop at Lagerman Res. this morning to search for the Semi-palmated Plover. No luck finding it. But there were 8 White-faced Ibis and 1 GLOSSY IBIS hanging out with the other usual species. 8 White-faced Ibis 1 GLOSSY IBIS 30 Franklin's Gulls 1 Am. White Pelican 4 Am. Avocet 7 Am. Widgeon 8 Mallard 3 Osprey 8 Western Grebe 4 Canada Goose X Killdeer Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Mew Gull, Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder
Adult MEW GULL among 30 Ring-Bill Gulls at Walden Ponds (Cottonwood Marsh). A great day to be out birding. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon, Swede Lake
Eurasian Wigeon still at Swede Lake. Hanging out on E/NE corner of lake. Best viewing was from Fossil Creek loop trail--less heat shimmer. Also we see 2 State Patrol cars over on the highway with 7 cars--don't know if they are getting tickets, but exercise caution. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
