[cobirds] Rare Bird Alert for Colorado August 31, 2009

Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date:August 31, 2009 e-mail: r...@cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 31, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that

[cobirds] Buff-Breasted Sandpiper

After standing at the marsh for a good 45 minutes I was finally rewarded with some wonderful looks at the Buff-Breasted Sandpiper! He showed up about 10 monutes ago and was still viewable on the south sand spit. He was in the middle of easily 50-75 Wilson's Snipe. Thanks to those who gave wo

[cobirds] Lake County migrants

Some activity here in the mountains this weekend: Eared Grebe, *Cedar Waxwings* (adults and streaky young), Eastern Kingbird, Western Kingbird, Townsend's Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, MacGillivray's Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, abundant Lark Sparrows, Brewers, Savannah, Vesper, Song, White-cro

[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.nikon

[cobirds] County lists updates

COBirders, Please send me your updates by September 1st. For those of you who sent in last month I still have your updates but if you have more go ahead and send those too. For more information please visit the CFO site at: http://cfo-link.org/birding/county_reports.php - Mark Peterson

[cobirds] Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Hello All, I have an adult male Ruby-throated Hummingbird.  He arrived the evening of August 29th and is still here today.  I live at the intersection of Prowers County road 7 and SS.  That would be Paulsen's Yard which is north of Lamar on County Road 7 from Lamar Truck Plaza on Hwy 50

[cobirds] Broad-winged Hawk - Saguache County, Aug 30

Yesterday while doing a little birding along the South Fork of the Carnero Creek in Saguache County I spotted a high-flying Broad-winged Hawk. The hawk was in a glide and heading straight south when I spotted it. Then, I saw it pull in it's wings and stoop into the evergreen trees and perch. The

[cobirds] Hummingbirds - Part 2 Uploaded to my website

I have concluded my hummingbird photography for this year and uploaded the images to my website for those interested in seeing them. They are all of the Broad-tailed hummingbird. I hope that you enjoy looking at them. You can view them at the URL listed below by clicking on it, or copying and pasti

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch RMBO Banding

Hi Cobirders Today was the first day of Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory banding here at Chico Basin Ranch. We had a quiet day which allowed me to get back into the swing of things. Our very first bird was a hatch year American Redstart. We also banded Wilson's Warblers 4, Orange-crowned War

[cobirds] Prob Glossy Ibis and other birds in lower Arkansas valley

I birded several locations north of La Junta yesterday including the Ordway stockyards. I saw a dark ibis feeding alone in ditch near the stockyards that I believe to be a Glossy in Basic plumage- dark brown iris, very pale blue lines above and below eye, head & neck dark brown with white streaki