[cobirds] Larimer County gulls and swans

Horsetooth Reservoir's south end hosted 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and a juv. Glaucous Gull was at Horseshoe Lake's northeast corner late Friday afternoon. I also heard from Cole Wild that two Tundra Swans were at Houtt's Reservoir, where the Brant continues as well. Nick Komar Fort

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 23 November 2013

Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: November 2 3, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-6750 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 23, 2013 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a

[cobirds] DFO meeting

Please see the attachment about the next DFO meeting Nov 25. Thank you. Mary C Burger 10826 E Maplewood Pl Englewood, Co 80111 303.771.3431 mcburg...@juno.com 5 Easy ways to FIGHT carbs 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood

[cobirds] Common Redpoll Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

There were 2 Common Redpolls at the feeders in Lee Martinez Park next to the Museum of Discovery in Fort Collins. They were hanging out with a very large flock of House Finch. Eric Lutomski Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck and Tundra Swan

I was birding yesterday with Joey Kellner and Lathy Mihm-Dunning in northeastern Colorado yesterday. With the snow cover, we cruised roads in Sedgwick, Logan, Morgan and Weld counties looking for longspurs. Horned Lark flocks were numerous on the roads with the snow covering the fields, There

[cobirds] Tundra Swan, Lagerman Res. 11/23

I did not see the Pacific Loon. Good birding! -- Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- 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

[cobirds] They're baa-ack: Boulder Swamp Sparrows

Hello, Birders. A few minutes ago, whilst running around Waneka Lake and thinking about a talk I'll be giving in a couple of weeks, I was roused from my reverie by the unmistakable CHIP! of a Swamp Sparrow. I slowed down, but didn't stop, pished, and up popped the bird. The bird was in the

[cobirds] 3 Harris's Sparrows, Northern Boulder County

Hi co-birders, Last year, I had 2 Harris's Sparrows from the beginning of December until late-May. Today, I have 3 enjoying the safflower I put out for the ground feeding birds. Pam Piombino off St. Vrain Road Longmont, CO 80503 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Photos of hybrid waterfowl from last week

Greetings All Photos of the American Black Duck x Mallard, Snow Goose x Cackling Goose, and Ross's Goose x Cackling Goose hybrids are all at http://www.flickr.com/photos/36088296@N08/ Beyond those photos, there are some photos of White-breasted Nuthatches of various subspecies from the

[cobirds] Tundra Swans, Larimer

There are 2 Tundra Swans at Boyd Lake, looking north from the marina (fee). Also easily seen from east side (no fee). Very distant. Scope needed. Yellow spots not apparent. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler Centennial Park Arapahoe County

Cobirders, The Prothonotary Warbler previously reported by Art Hudak was seen again this morning, most recently at 11:15 am. From either the southeast or west parking lots follow the paved path around the small reservoir to north side the where the path bends ninety degrees and there is a

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck Terry Lake, Boulder County

Peter Gent reports a Long-tailed at Terry Lake - seen from the West side off 95th Street. Female/First-year Male. via 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,

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler remains at Centennial Park, Arapahoe County

To all: The Prothonotary Warbler was still at Centennial Park as of about 11AM. The bird was found by walking the loop trail around the lake to the northern side, and was popping in to feed in some chokecherry bushes in a hollow just below the blue gazebo there. Great find, Art! Cheryl Teuton

[cobirds] Colorado CBC dates

Hi all, Is there a site that provides a list of the Christmas Bird Counts in Colorado this year, in chronological order? The Audubon site provides a really nice map of the Colorado counts, but frustratingly it does not indicate *when* any of the counts are. I would just like a short, succinct

[cobirds] Pueblo rarities on 12/23

Pueblo Reservoir: Long-tailed Duck - 2 (off Sailboard) White-winged Scoter - 4 (flew from West Fisherman's Point, east, so maybe near the dam now) Lesser Black-backed Gull - 1 adult Pacific Loon - 1 or 2 Common Loon - 5 Below the dam, near the footbridge (along with David Chartier): Harris's

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler

Nice find, Art Hudak, on the Prothonotary Warbler. This is perhaps a cherry on top of the November warbler parade in Colorado, which by my count now totals at least 13 species (Tennesee, Orange-crowned, Northern Parula, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Green, Pine, Palm, Bay-breasted,

[cobirds] Loons at Baseline Res., Boulder

At least two loons were present at noon at Baseline Reservoir in Boulder, one Common and one or two Pacific. The loons were seen from Cherryvale looking east. Bill Kaempfer Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To

RE: [cobirds] Colorado CBC dates

Eric and other CBC enthusiasts, The National Audubon provides a list by state at http://netapp.audubon.org/CBC/public/search.aspx While not in chronological order, dates are provided, when they have been set by compilers. Bill Kaempfer Boulder From: cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Fw: Pueblo rarities on 12/23 (really 11/23)

Of course, all these birds were seen on 11/23 (it isn't December yet, even though it feels like it around here). Brandon Percival -- Pueblo West, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Chatfield State Park Goodies

Here are some highlights from the DFO field trip lead today by Ed Holub at Chatfield. Thanks Ed! Below the dam (east side of the last parking lot). Very land birdy (lots of thistle and other seedy weeds). One broad-winged hawk. Hundreds of American tree sparrow. A convention of house finch. At

Re: [cobirds] Colorado CBC dates

Using the info from Audubon, I have created a sortable MS excel spreadsheet for 2013-14 Colorado CBCs in chrono order, contact me directly if you would like a copy. Best, Scott Severs Longmont On Saturday, November 23, 2013 1:21:56 PM UTC-7, William Kaempfer wrote: Eric and other CBC

[cobirds] dates needed for CBCs

If any compilers have the dates for these counts I will update the excel file for the next couple of weeks. Drop me a line with your dates. Thanks! --Scott Hugh Kingery COBF Black Forest Glenn Walbek COBR Bonny Reservoir Carolyn Gunn COCO Cortez Amy Seglund CODL Delta Daniel Maynard COFO Fountain

Fw: [cobirds] dates needed for CBCs

Forgot one more. From: Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.com To: cobirds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:31 PM Subject: [cobirds] dates needed for CBCs If any compilers have the dates for these counts I will update the excel

[cobirds] FCAS Field Trip: 1 day, 6 geese (LARIMER and WELD)

This morning's Fort Collins Audubon Society field trip was focused on ducks and geese. With an emphasis on geese! Our group of 8 managed to locate 6 geese species in one morning: Canada, Cackling, Snow (almost 50, light and dark phases), Ross' (1), Greater White-fronted (1), and Brant (1,

[cobirds] WW Scoter and more, Delta Co.

I decided it would not be safe to attempt the Black Mesa highway drive with the overnight snowstorm. We will try to make it to Blue Mesa Reservoir nest Sat (Nov 30). Five birders from Paonia did make it to several Delta Co waterbodies this morning and there were several interesting species. Best

[cobirds] Colorado CBC dates now available for viewing or download in chrono order

If I had any kids - this would have been done by now! In chronological order and links to emails of compilers. Available here to view or download. I will update as more dates are firmed up. https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder

[cobirds] pheasant, snow goose - Louisville CO

Cobirds: Female ringed necked pheasant seen crossing four lanes of traffic at South Boulder Road and Barcelona Drive in Louisville at 12 noon today. The bird was road savvy and crossed when no cars were coming. Pretty slick. This may be part of a remnant group of pheasants that

[cobirds] Re: Prothonotary Warbler

The Prothonotary Warbler is definitely eating the fruit. http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/11017602796/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/11017673204/in/photostream/ Great find, Art John Breitsch Denver, CO http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/ On Saturday,

[cobirds] RFI great tailed grackles at Stearns Lake?

Has anyone seen the great tailed grackle mobs at Stearns Lake this fall? Or elsewhere in Boulder County? Last winter thousands of them were hanging out around the lake and in the cornfields. Thanks, Carol Cushman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: 3 Harris's Sparrows, Northern Boulder County

On Saturday, November 23, 2013 10:40:33 AM UTC-7, Expat_09 wrote: Hi co-birders, Last year, I had 2 Harris's Sparrows from the beginning of December until late-May.  Today, I have 3 enjoying the safflower I put out for the ground feeding birds. Pam Piombino off St. Vrain Road

[cobirds] John Weller speaking, presenting photos at BCAS mtg on Tues., Boulder County

Boulder County Audubon is proud to host internationally renowned nature photographer and conservationist John Weller at next Tuesday's holiday sale meeting. John's new book, The Last Ocean, offers an exquisite and astonishing view of life in Antarctica's Ross Sea, the last ecologically intact

Re: [cobirds] Re: Prothonotary Warbler

Hi all, My tentative guess is the fruit is European buckthorn. Dave Leatherman, would you confirm or refute? If it is, do you see a lot of this in Colorado? It’s unfortunately fairly common where I live. Definitely an invasive exotic, but birds like the berries and contribute to its spread

[cobirds] Wild Turkeys, Boulder County

Hello birders, Barb and I headed to the mountains today in search of winter birds. Didn’t see much in Ward, but in Allenspark at the Fawn Brook Inn we enjoyed seeing a flock of about 30 Evening Grosbeaks. Also present were Steller’s Jays, Clark’s Nutcracker, nuthatches, chickadees, house

[cobirds] Huerfano County update: Eastern Bluebirds, Pinyon Jays

Had a small flock of Eastern Bluebirds stop by the yard today. Such a lovely sight for a cold, wintery day. Posted photos to CFO Facebook page. Pinyon Jays are coming to the feeders on a daily basis. Polly Wren and Paul Neldner La Veta, CO Sent from my iPad -- You received this message

[cobirds] At least 2 Harlan's Hawk in Canon City

Yesterday I spotted 2 dark morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks in Canon City, both on private property. Interestingly they were perched within a few hundred yards of each other, though their view was likely obscured by the trees. I have uploaded photos of these dark morph birds onto my Birds and

RE: [cobirds] Re: Prothonotary Warbler

Rob, et al, Yes, European Buckthorn. I agree that is what all the pics people have been sending seem to show the bird is eating. Yes, it is widely planted, and yes, it escapes, gets spread, definitely deserves the moniker of invasive exotic. Thanks to all who have sent me photos.