[cobirds] SE Colorado (Prowers, Bent Counties)

COBirders, I birded my way back from SE CO today, where yesterday's strong South winds produced quite a bit of turnover. Highlights: *Lamar CC* *Kentucky Warbler Worm-eating Warbler* (both toward the North end, the former low in the currants, the latter low in the tangles) Also new for the colleg

[cobirds] Yard and private pond sightings

Hi Cobirders, For the last 8 days I have had alot of birds coming through the yd. BUT, today was a Chipping Sparrow FALL out. At one point I counted up to 50 Chipping Sparrows feeding in my backyard on Dandelion seeds. I try to look on the positive side of Dandelions as far as they aerate t

[cobirds] Spring Park reservoir: Barrows and shorebirds

Hi all, Managed to squeeze in an hour at Spring Park reservoir this cold evening (temps barely above freezing). Plenty of birds.. 1+Common Loon 52+Barrow's Goldeneyes (+dwindling numbers of other duck) 4 Franklin's Gulls 10 Ring-billed Gulls 88 Wilson's Phalaropes 2 Spotted Sandpipers 24 Long-bi

Re: [cobirds] Piping Plover, Clover Basin, Longmont, Boulder County

CoBirders, The PIPING PLOVER was still present as of 7:35pm this evening at Clover Basin Reservoir outside of Longmont, CO. Other birds present included: 26 peeps (only able to id 8 of them based on distance) 1 Western Sandpiper 3 Semipalmated Sandpipers 4 Least Sandpipers 25 Wilson'

[cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler--Red Rocks/Jeffco

After reading Alison's report from Red Rocks, I decided to try it out with my 8-year old daughter and her friend. The place was really birdy including with Gnatcatchers, Virginia Warblers, lots of Orange-crowns, Yellow-rumps, Empidonax Flycatcher ( not the Gray), and Black-throated Gray Warbler

[cobirds] Northern Harriers-Mead, Weld

Just had two Northern Harriers circling my yard and fields. They hung around for the better part of an hour before heading north along the shore of Highland Lake. Pauli Smith Highlandlake/Mead Weld County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bi

[cobirds] Lark Buntings/Weld

I went "Car(r)" birding after work ... in my car in Carr ... :-) WCR 17-118-23-110 Lark Bunting - 12 (our favorite summer yard bird!) Lark Sparrow - 40-50 flock Clay-colored Sparrow - 20-30 flock Brewer's Sparrow Green-tailed Towhee Loggerhead Shrike - 8 Say's Phoebe Mountain Plover (118/23) Pho

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch 5/6 (mini-fallout)

Today was the best day for warblers of the spring at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area).  I think 12 species of warblers were seen.  The Denver Audubon Field Trip enjoyed seeing lots of birds at the Ranch today.   1. Orange-crowned 2. Nashville - 1 at the Headquarters in Pueblo County and 1 banded in E

[cobirds] Tri-colored Heron, Lower Latham, Weld County

I stopped by Lower Latham after work today and saw the Tri-colored Heron around 4:30. I pointed it out to Harold and his wife from Boulder before it took to the air and headed south down the Draw. Todd Deininger Longmont, CO "Only the muddy fox lives" -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Piping Plover, Clover Basin, Longmont, Boulder County

I left around 5:30 and the Piping Plover was still there on the west side. Only one Black- bellied Plover though. Willets, Sanderling, many peeps still around. Todd Deininger Longmont, CO "Only the muddy fox lives" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[cobirds] Little Blue Heron and other Boulder County sightings

I just returned from North Teller Lake in Boulder where I found a Little Blue Heron. Also present: Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Spotted Sandpiper, and 3 Greater Yellowlegs. The Little Blue was at the west end of the lake but eventually flew toward the east. I was unable to relocate it with onl

[cobirds] Lazuli Bunting, Louisville

It has been years since I have seen a Lazuli Bunting at my feeder here in northeast Louisville. It is a male and he has been here all day. Sharon Norfleet Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, sen

[cobirds] Cherry Crk St Park Arapahoe Cty

Cobirders, On my way from point A to point B I had time to pull over on Bellview for a couple of minutes to look at the Cottonwood Creek wetland. There are currently over 50 peeps of all species providing a very approachable study opportunity. (If you have the time!) Good birding, Steve Stachowi

[cobirds] Piping Plover, Clover Basin, Boulder

Dear Cobirders, The Piping Plover was present at Clover Basin from ~3:45 until I left at 4:20. There are a ton of peeps out there including at least one breeding plumage Sanderling and about a billion Black-bellied Plovers and Willets. I excitedly yelled out at Ruddy Turnstone when I firs

[cobirds] Cassin's Vireo - Welchester Tree Park - Jeffco

Birders, This am, Mark Chavez found a Cassin's Vireo at Welchester Tree Park in Golden/Lakewood and was able to refind it and show it to me. If you go, you park on 8th and walk north across the bridge. Turn right and the vireo was in the wooded area to the east with Yr Warblers and Orange-crow

[cobirds] FOS Lazuli Bunting, La Veta, Huerfano County

This morning I was treated to not only 3-4 Bullock's Orioles, 2-3 Rose- breasted and 4-5 Black-headed Grosbeaks, but also to my yard's First of Season Lazuli Bunting. He was a fine specimen, if he did have trouble between black-birds, cow-birds and grackles...plus wind like no tomorrow! Heck, eve

[cobirds] Google Maps: Clover Basin Reservoir, Longmont, CO 80503

I've been getting emails asking where Clover Basin Reservoir is. Following is a link showing where it is. David Waltman Boulder Clover Basin Reservoir, Longmont, CO 80503 Link:

[cobirds] Lazuli Bunting - Jeffco

Birders, My FOY Lazuli showed up today, 1 day late. For years the arrival date for these guys has been May 5. I suppose he could have been here yesterday and I just didn't see him. Ira Sanders Golden, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorad

[cobirds] Bullock's Oriole

We just had a bright male in our Chokecherry tree. He flew to our dining rm. window ledge twice, and looked in on us. Probably complaining about lack of Oriole food. Mary Arapahoe Co. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To pos

[cobirds] mountain stream: red-breasted mergs

Sorry, I should have clarified in note I just sent. I meant RB mergs, and I just listened to them on Cornell. I think this was the beast. (Both Bev and I knew it was not a quacky duck but a rather croaky duck). Linda -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "C

[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

[cobirds] spring inches north four miles, central Boulder (oriole, laz bunting, etc)

Hello, spring watchers-- Again it is fun to hear (alas, one day late) your reports of what is heading my way. Just as Walter Sz was describing what he was seeing at Twin Lakes, I was finding similar species exactly 4 miles north of him (& his kids), in our yard. Today, after reading Christian N's

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler - Broomfield - Nissen Reservoir #2

There was a singing Nashville Warbler in the NE corner of Nissen Reservoir #2 at 1 pm. Nissen Reservoir is less than a mile south of 136th Ave on Aspen St. _ ( '< / ) ) // " " Eric Zorawowicz, City & County of Broomfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[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

[cobirds] Northern Mockingbird & Gray Flycatcher Red Rocks - Jeffco

Hi, Went out for two hours saw great birds at Red Rocks today. The favorites, Northern Mockingbird and Gray flycatcher. I love spring! Bird on! Alison Kondler - Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] piping plover, american golden plover

Cobirds: More at Clover Basin Res. at approximately 12:30 pm today. Lots of species are coming in and out - disappearing after a few hours of foraging - then replaced by new species: American golden plover - 1 Piping plover - 1 Semi-palmated plover - 3 Baird's sandpiper - 6 Wilson

[cobirds] Re: Tricolored Heron, Weld Cty 5/6

Oh, and a pair of White-faced Ibis too. I always seem to forget somebody good. Eric On May 6, 11:04 am, Eric DeFonso wrote: > Hi all, > > The Tricolored Heron first reported yesterday by Larry Griffin and Tom > and Mary France was still present this morning along Cty Rd 48 near > Lower Latham Re

[cobirds] Tricolored Heron, Weld Cty 5/6

Hi all, The Tricolored Heron first reported yesterday by Larry Griffin and Tom and Mary France was still present this morning along Cty Rd 48 near Lower Latham Reservoir in Weld Cty. Steve Messick was also looking for this bird this morning and waved me over when it appeared in a wet cattail area

[cobirds] Re: rare bird alert problems

Another option is to read COBirds on birdingonthe.net if you do not want to have COBirds deliivered to your inbox. Joyce Takamine Boulder -- 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

RE: [cobirds] rare bird alert problems

COBirders, The Rare Bird Alert is fine. When looking at the RBA through the COBirds archives you will see an old message because of the way Google threads the list. Sorry, there is nothing I can do about this. If you do not want to have to search for the latest RBA, have COBirds delivered directly

[cobirds] Western Kingbird-Windsor

We have a Western Kingbird in the yard this morning busily catching bugs.  The Tree Swallows and House Sparrows are contending for the three birdhouses.  I hope the swallows win out. Joan Glabach Windsor -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Co

[cobirds] Black-headed Grosbeak, Larimer

Had my FOS this morning in my yard, a beautiful male. Also in the yard this morning was a Vesper Sparrow singing it's pretty song. The floodgates have opened! happy birding, Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mount

[cobirds] Apparent Timberline Sparrow, Boulder County, May 5th

Hello, Birders. Hannah and Andrew and I poked around Walden Ponds, Boulder County, yesterday evening, Wednesday, May 5th. Notable was a Brewer's Sparrow with strong contrast on the face/head, a nice clean gray nape, and darkish/grayish plumage overall. The bird may have been a "Timberline" Sp

[cobirds] rare bird alert problems

Cobirds: I've noticed that the Rare Bird Report is messed up. It redundantly keeps repeating a message from several weeks ago - and the dates are wrong when you open it up. Anyone else noticing this? - John T -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[cobirds] Clover Basin Res (Boulder) 5/5

Clover Basin lost most of its pelicans, but continued to have plenty of other birds. Highlights: American White Pelican, 10 Black-crowned Night Heron, 1 flyby Black-bellied Plover, 1 breeding & 1 nonbreeding Marbled Godwit, 7 Semipalmated Plover, 1 Killdeer, 1 American Avocet, 22 Willet, 3

[cobirds] May 6, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) Long-tailed Duck (Delta) TRICOLORED