[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes and other Carbondale area birds (mainly Garfield County)
Hi folks A summary of the highlights of the past week, all Garfield County except where noted. Red-naped Sapsucker – Centennial Park – Carbondale. (Sub-adult male?) This bird has taken up residence in the “Yellow-bellied Sapsucker tree”. I have great photos of both birds. Have not seen the Yellow-bellied on any recent visits, whereas the Red-naped is seemingly there “continuously throughout the warmer hours of the day” this week, up to and including today. Barrow’s Goldeneye – 115 (+-5) private ponds, Coryell Ranch – Wed 15th at 5.30pm; 1 fem Tucker’s private pond 19th; upto 15 Roaring Fork River, just downstream of Catherine Store Rd bridge most days Rough-legged Hawk – males all – 1 Carbondale Nature Park daily, a different bird Carbondale Blue Heron Lane Jan 20, a presumed 3rd bird CR103, c2miles N.of Hwy82, Jan19. Merlin – Jan 17 on the power poles on hillside just north of Blue Lake, El Jebel, Eagle County Prairie Falcon 1 as Merlin, Jan 18th, 1 most days Carbondale Nature Park Northern Harrier – 2+ Carbondale Nature Park Golden Eagles 2-3 – all of them mature adults – Missouri Heights/Coulter Creek area (Eagle/Garfield Counties) Bald Eagle 2+ seem to be fewer and fewer in recent winters, despite the river having not much ice American Dipper – all along the Roaring Fork, not singing yet, even on ‘warm’ afternoons Wilson’s Snipe – several locations, Eagle and Garfield Counties – seemingly commoner when there is less ice, like this winter Pinyon Jay – up to 50, occasional in our backyard Lesser Goldfinch – up to 6 in our backyard Rosy-Finches – Snowmass Ski area, Pitkin County, at the on-hill Bird Feeders – up to 50, all Browncaps and Gray-crowned No sign of the 4+ Rusty Blackbirds in Carbondale Nature Park since Christmas Good birding all Best regards Dick Filby Carbondale, Garfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/VI1PR10MB15988C041A4AED5855729D6AB20D0%40VI1PR10MB1598.EURPRD10.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes,Garfield; Greater Whte-fronted Goose:Delta
Hi Folks Finally got a few more inches of snow here this morning – but the warm sun soon sorted most of that out. No idea where next summer’s water is coming from – but it isn’t the snowpack at this stage, and Mount Sopris looks distressingly bare!!! Last few days have seen a few “expected” birds Carbondale: BARROW’S GOLDENEYE 55 roosting tonight, Sunday, (as at 5:15pm) on Coryell Ranch ponds (private) as viewed from Satank Road, by hwy82 east, with a scope Also there this evening 15 Common Mergansers 12 American Wigeon 4 Trumpeter Swans (presumed locally bred) Y’day, Saturday BARROW’S GOLDENEYE 25 on Roaring Fork river – viewed from the bridge on Catherine Store Road Friday Confluence Park, Delta, with Tom McConnell and Al Levantin ca 10,000 Canada Geese, 5+Cackling Geese, 1 adult GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, c10 Ross’s Geese, c100 Snow Geese Best wishes Dick Filby Carbondale, Garfield Cty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/DB6P190MB0550729651C556398DBCFAEAB2130%40DB6P190MB0550.EURP190.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes, Carbondale (Garfield)
Hi all Got to the river before the fishermen this morning, and was rewarded with 11 BARROW’S GOLDENEYES on the Roaring Fork, viewed by looking downstream from the roadbridge on Catherine Store Road LESSER GOLDFINCH again at our backyard feeders this morning, on yet another warm, dry day up here in the hills Best wishes Dick Filby Carbondale -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/DB6P190MB0550A70C2045928223D23CCAB2190%40DB6P190MB0550.EURP190.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte
This morning there were at least six Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte River at 88th Ave in Thornton. I identified four males and two females along the mile south of 88th Ave. Richard Trinkner Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAG_%3D4zdoy4NvHfPUKxWmtkV-jLbwfbcMcmbZYS8xP3O1jw13XQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes at 88th and the Platte
This afternoon I counted 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte River at 88th Ave in Thornton. They were spread out along the river for about a mile south of the 88th Ave bridge. I walked along the dirt path between the river and the reservoir to its east, crossed the railroad bridge, and then returned to the parking lot via the paved bike path on the west side of the river. Other good birds include a single California Gull standing on the frozen reservoir with some Ring-billeds, a raft of Ruddy Ducks on the reservoir, and all three merganser species. Richard Trinkner Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/dfdc1ba7-0776-4cfd-981e-40eab9f38b54%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes on Summit and Grand County waters
Yesterday, five observers on a Denver Field Ornithologists field trip (Paul Slingsby, leader) visited the Silverthorne Water Treatment ponds and four Grand County lakes as part of the annual Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Barrow’s Goldeneye count. Barrow’s were found on four of the five bodies of water in nice numbers. At Silverthorne, as reported yesterday, the goldeneyes were not on the front pond of the treatment plant. From behind the treatment plant, they were visible on a private lake north of the treatment plant property. There was nice plumage variation among the 20 birds seen. Along with 10 adult males and 8 adult females, there was one male in eclipse or partial eclipse plumage and one juvenal plumage bird. A stop at Glory Hole Cafe in Hot Sulphur Springs produced no rosy-finches. Windy Gap Reservoir had 10 Barrow’s Goldeneyes, including 5 adult males and 5 birds that appeared to be juveniles/immatures, but may have been females. The light angle was unfavorable; the bills appeared dark but may have had some yellow. On Grand Lake, we had 10 Common Goldeneyes, but no Barrow’s. Shadow Mountain Res had at least 12 Barrow’s, 8 males, 3 females and one juvenile/immature. There were at least 12 Common Goldeneyes as well. The birds were widespread across the lake making distant birds difficult to count. Among the Canada Geese, there were two possible hybrids or partial albinos. The birds were the size of the Canadas with most plumage like the Canada Geese. Exceptions were the necks and heads. On one of the birds, the neck and head were extensively white with traces of black or gray. On the second, the neck was more predominantly black or gray with some white, while the head was predominantly white with some black or gray. Lake Granby yielded the motherload. There was a large raft of Barrow’s Goldeneyes with a few scattered stragglers. We counted 25 males and 24 females, though there may have been more. The birds in the raft were frequently diving almost in unison. With clear skies and no wind, it was our best goldeneye count in many years on this route. Chuck Hundertmark Lafayette 303-604-0531 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5BF265DC-1E40-43CB-B0DF-ED2111DCFD09%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes, Silverthorn
A DFO trip led by Paul Slingsby found 20 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Silverthorn treatment plant. The birds were on the large private pond visible from behind the plant. Chuck Hundertmark 720-771-8659 Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B8727623-79A2-4CDC-8C27-A546E5F65FD7%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes and more, Basalt, Eagle Cty
Hi all Had to go to Basalt this afternoon so took a drive up the Frying Pan river a few miles. A lot of the ice on the river has broken out. Notable birds included Barrow's Goldeneye 4 (2 pairs) Lewis's Woodpecker 2 Pinyon Jay c70 flying over Several American Dippers Best wishes Dick Filby -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BLU436-SMTP120E0419A2F4CF58AA5CC74B2CE0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes and more, Basalt, Eagle Cty
Hi all Had to go to Basalt this afternoon so took a drive up the Frying Pan river a few miles. A lot of the ice on the river has broken out. Notable birds included Barrow's Goldeneye 4 (2 pairs) Lewis's Woodpecker 2 Pinyon Jay c70 flying over Several American Dippers Best wishes Dick Filby -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BLU436-SMTP12094D7C027B419AB19FA24B2CE0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes - Gunnison County
Saturday (Nov 21st) we had a good group of birders search Blue Mesa Reservoir for Barrow's Goldeneyes. There were at least 30 Barrow's found just east of the Hwy 149 bridge. Interestingly, there were only 3 females and the rest were males. Other highlights were many species of ducks, 1 Horned Grebe, 3 Eared Grebes, at least 100 Western Grebes, 3 Wilson's Snipe, 1 Killdeer, and the most gulls I have ever seen on the west slope (California only identified but many were too far to id). Oddest bird was a moose high on a cliff above pretending to be a bighorn sheep where we viewed the Barrow's Goldeneyes! -- Jason Beason Paonia - Delta County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJk9VVHmOGc6ETB-Z1uFPy4dF9qDcyuYV_2cHUba_%2BeJaD00PA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes Summit County
Visited a few of the Mountain Lakes today. Found lakes near Georgetown, Empire, and Idaho Springs almost completely frozen. Went up to Summit County and found lots of open water. In the Silverthorne area most of the ponds near the Blue River were open. One one of the ponds I was able to locate about 100 American Wigeon, 10 Mallards, 55 Ring-necked Ducks, 30 Lesser Scaup, 20 Gadwall, and 45 Green-winged Teal. The prize was 4 Barrow's Goldeneyes (2 males and 2 females). Most of the male ducks are in, or nearly in, breeding plumage, making the identifications much easier than a month ago. At the Silverthorne Waste Water Treatment Plant, diversity was a bit lower and numbers were modest. However, a "tardy" flock of about 30 Yellow-rumped Warblers was a bit of a surprise. Chris Goulart Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f5880a83-79d1-47de-9728-01e674f039a5%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes - Carbondale, Garfield Cty
Hi all I just got back from two, back-to-back Antarctic tours today. Nice to be home. There were at least 10 Barrow's Goldeneyes this evening at dusk on Coryell Ranch ponds viewed from CR106 (Satank Road) 39.424544, -107.239496 However they all flew off upvalley just as it was getting dark Good birding all Dick Filby, Carbondale -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BLU436-SMTP225A234B72467FE3E04F635B22A0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes
A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were present late afternoon Feb 7 at WatsonSP Wildlife Area. Watson is between Bellvue and Laporte (Larimer). Scott CobbleFt. Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/966096022.1395507.1423372410067.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes, Larimer
Several people saw the eagles mating on the top of the cliff at Watson Lake last week. Libby Edwards Larimer County > On Jan 26, 2015, at 1:45 AM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > The pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes first reported earlier this year by Josh > Bruening at Watson Lake, between Laporte and Bellvue (Larimer) was still > present this morning at 11am. Dave Steingraeber and I also saw one Golden > Eagle fly across the lake (scaring all the geese) and over the escarpment to > the east. No eagles were seen on the two nests, at least that we could see > using only binoculars. > > Dave Leatherman > Fort Collins > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/SNT148-W10EE9400BB4AE2608E0F2CC1350%40phx.gbl. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5BCC774D-D123-49C4-946E-99E4C585FB96%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes, Larimer
The pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes first reported earlier this year by Josh Bruening at Watson Lake, between Laporte and Bellvue (Larimer) was still present this morning at 11am. Dave Steingraeber and I also saw one Golden Eagle fly across the lake (scaring all the geese) and over the escarpment to the east. No eagles were seen on the two nests, at least that we could see using only binoculars. Dave Leatherman Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/SNT148-W10EE9400BB4AE2608E0F2CC1350%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes
Greetings On 1/16 two Barrow's Goldeneyes (1f,1m) were present at Watson State Wildlife Area.Watson is near Bellvue, CO. Scott CobbleFt. Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2094220971.2515887.1421487015779.JavaMail.yahoo%40jws10681.mail.bf1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes in Eagle and Pitkin Counties, Harris's Sparrow Garfield Cty
Hi all Birded locally with my nephew Jake from Michigan today.. Highlights included At least 54 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Fryingpan River and at Ruedi Reservoir, above Basalt, with some in Eagle County and others in Pitkin County. HARRIS'S SPARROW continuing in our Carbondale backyard (contact me if you want to come look for it) Best wishes all Dick Filby Carbondale, Garfield Cty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BLU0-SMTP2765A67AF971A6EE104EE5AB2B40%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes
3 Barrow's Goldeneyes (2 males, one female) 1/4 mile downstream of Stone Bridge on the Arkansas River above Salida on 29 November. Preston Larimer Buena Vista -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9C80E68A-6BE7-4C50-ABE0-4050690B5212%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes - Echo Lake, Clear Creek
Urling and I went up to Echo Lake yesterday (7/27) and found the family of goldeneyes, now down to five ducklings. The conformation of the female's head seems to fit Barrow's fairly well -- at least most of the time but not after she spent some time diving -- so I guess we can't try to claim a first Colorado breeding for the other goldeneye. We also heard and saw some breeders -- Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, Lincoln's & White-crowned sparrows -- and some wanderers: Lark Sparrow, Green-tailed Towhee, and Pygmy Nuthatch, none of which I would expect to breed in that habitat. Hugh Kingery Franktown, 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes in Roaring Fork Valley, Garfield Cty
Hi all Was great to be overlooking Coryell Ranch Ponds, Carbondale, from highway 82 frontage road at dusk yesterday, Monday (at 6.15pm or so). With the 'scope I was able to count 74 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES - and as usual, there was little else on the ponds, just a couple of Canada Geese and a pair of Ring-necked Ducks. Good birding all.. Dick Filby Carbondale, 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] Barrow's Goldeneyes etc, Carbondale, Garfield Cty
Hi all Spent a few hours birding this morning, Sunday, with Tom McConnell around the Glenwood Springs area in the aftermath of yesterday's snowstorm. Massive variation in snowfall, with none along Hwy82 on SE side of Glenwood, but up to 8inches in town and along I70.. Best birds were 10 Barrow's Goldeneyes (2 adult males) at Coryell Ranch Carbondale (this afternoon, after I left Tom and headed home- sorry Tom!) Northern Shrike - near Rifle Only raptors - 3 Bald Eagles, a few Red-tails and American Kestrels, mainly along the I70/Colorado River corridor. Good birding all Dick Filby Carbondale, 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] Barrow's Goldeneyes, Parker, Douglas County
The pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes came back to Parker's 20-Mile Pond; they paddled around the now-a-bit-larger puddle just over the dam from the parking lot. >From Colorado 83, turn west on Parker Mainstreet; in about a half-mile, turn >left onto Twenty-Mile Road (just before Mainstreet crosses Cherry Creek). Turn >right into the parking lot. Again, we urge you to stay behind the fence line so as not to disturb the ducks; the open water lies immediately next to the dam/road around the reseroivr. Hugh Kingery Franktown, 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] Barrow's Goldeneyes - Parker, Douglas
Andy Spellman, on Jan. 30, discovered a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes at Twenty-Mile Pond in Parker. I went there today, and the pair persists, even through this cold weather. The ducks occupy a small puddle immediately below the dike, right next to the parking lot -- they offer a fabulous opportunity for close-up views and comparison with Common Goldeneyes (9) and Ring-necked Ducks (2). I noticed that all three species have the same head shape -- the males anyway, even if Mr. Barrow's should not. Mrs. Barrow's has an orangey bill, as she should, and a roundish head, as she should. One of the Commons (if a Common) seems stuck in its molt -- brown head with black and white on the back and sides. Photographers: an opportunity for close-up pictures -- providing we don't scare away the ducks. If you go there, to see or to photograph, I'd suggest walking up to the chain gate and looking from there WITHOUT GOING CLOSER -- without climbing over the chain. They'll fill your field of view from there. Twenty Mile Pond directions: From the main intersection in Parker, go west toward Cherry Creek on Parker Mainstreet; at Twenty-Mile Road, just before Cherry Creek, turn left, and then right into the parking lot. Hugh Kingery Franktown, 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] Barrow's Goldeneyes, Carbondale Garfield County
Hi all, A short drive around the neighbourhood before the threatened snowstorm revealed a few nice birds this Sunday lunchtime.. best were 7 Hooded Mergansers (Ranch at Roaring Fork) 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Roaring Fork river - viewed by looking downstream from the CR100 (Catherine Store road) bridge 2 American Dippers - from same road bridge Rough-legged Hawk CR113 Northern Shrike CR100 / CR103 junction also Golden Eagle CR13 Upper Cattle Creek (which is appropriately enough across the line - in Eagle County!) There were scores of American Robins in Upper Cattle Creek and Coulter Creek - taking advantage of the mild weather and relative lack of snow in the valley floors. Good birding all Dick Filby Carbondale -- 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] Barrow's Goldeneyes, Eagle Co
Hi all, Home from driving 3017 miles round the state... so took a quick visit to Spring Park reservoir this evening.. Water levels have risen very quickly in the past few days and the shorebird habitat will very soon disappear. There were lots of ducks today, including at least 40 Barrow's Goldeneyes, and a lone Western Grebe, 2 Franklin's Gulls and at least 3 Ring-billed Gulls but the only shorebirds I could find were 2 Killdeer. An adult Bald Eagle flew over as I left, scattering the ducks. A reminder: The reservoir has no public access and is only viewable distantly from the road, so a telescope is essential. Back home an Osprey flew over the Roaring Fork river just downvalley of the house. Let's see what the winter storm brings.. Good birding all Dick Filby Carbondale -- 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] Barrow's Goldeneyes at Windy Gap
There is a sizeable flock of Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Windy Gap, US 40 and Hwy 125 west of Granby. FOS American White Pelican also seen there. Marilyn Binkley Grand Lake, 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] Barrow's Goldeneyes at Platte & 88th Ave
Hi folks, Saturday morning there were three Barrow's Goldeneyes present on the Platte, about a half mile south of where it is crossed by 88th Ave in Thornton. I found two hens and one drake. The drake seemed paired up with one hen, as they swam, fed, and dove together. They were feeding immediately next to the two yellow-red-and-white "Danger" signs on the east side of the river, a few hundred yards south of the parking lot. Best views were from the east side of the river, but I also saw them from the west side. You can make a nice walking loop by parking in the lot, walking to the 88th overpass, crossing the river, walking south on the east side of the river, crossing the river by the railroad crossing (not for the dizzy or those afraid of heights, although it's safe), and then walking back to the parking lot along the west side of the river. List for the morning: Pied-billed Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Canada Goose American Wigeon Gadwall Green-winged Teal Mallard Northern Pintail Northern Shoveler Ring-necked Duck Common Goldeneye Barrow's Goldeneye (1 male, 2 females) Bufflehead Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Ruddy Duck Bald Eagle Northern Harrier Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel American Coot Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Rock Dove Downy Woodpecker Marsh Wren Black-billed Magpie European Starling American Tree Sparrow Song Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Western Meadowlark Cheers, Richard Richard Trinkner History and Economics Boulder High School 1604 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80304 mobile: 720-938-5950 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
