[cobirds] More Marston Info -- Ruddy Turnstones

Hi All -- A bit more info from Marston Reservoir, Denver County, today. Joe Roller, Jeff Dawson, Aaron Shipe and I saw the two RUDDY TURNSTONES from Bow Mar Drive on a concrete berm/pipe extending into the reservoir from the northeast corner. Perched near them was a COMMON TERN. However, 30 mi

[cobirds] Empid fall-out in Canon City, saw at least 22 Gray Flycatchers

Though the snowstorm brought in a number of neotropical migrants today the most amazing thing was the numbers of empidonax flycatchers--I saw more than 40 flycatcher species. And of the empids the most prominent were Gray Flycatchers--though I not at least 22 it was closer to 30 but I was being co

[cobirds] Crow Valley and Pawnee grasslands

I forgot to include in my Crow Valley notables list a SWAMP SPARROW along the creek. Best- Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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 em

[cobirds] Feeding birds during this latest cold snap

Re-posting from last year for those of you interested . . .  For those of you who wish to help the birds during this spring cold weather snap. Obviously, put up nectar feeders if you have them. Oranges and grape jelly in addition to sugar water for the orioles. And put out a fruit and nut seed

[cobirds] Gregory Canyon, Boulder

Spent an hour scanning Gregory Canyon road and the trailhead on this cold evening. First sighting was a very cooperative Virginia's warbler on the roadside thickets, scouring the leaves for bugs where he periodically offered terrific views of his handsome orange crown for 20 mins. He was seen

[cobirds] Jeffco, Douglas, Denver - more fall out reports and a very big morning

The Townsend's Warbler and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks continued at my yard early this morning, but were not evident late in the day. I was out early in the snow storm and witnessed a large movement of American Robins coming down from the mountains at Deer Creek Canyon Park and South Valley Park and v

[cobirds] Correction

The date for the Bay-breasted and Townsend's Warblers at Home Lake should have been 5/12, not 5/11. Virginia Simmons -- 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 em

[cobirds] Huerfano County Update: Baltimore Oriole (female), Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pinyon Jay and other great fallout birds!

With several inches of snow falling between yesterday and today it was a great snowy day here in Huerfano County At the feeders and in the area we had: 1 female Baltimore Oriole (see link to my facebook page) Suspect: Female Baltimore Oriole

[cobirds] Western Jeffco 6/12/2014

Today, like everyone else I exprienced an incredible sparrow/blackbird fallout. I decided to bird a few locations on the west side of Jeffco. Here are a couple of highlights: Bear Creek Lake Park: 100's of Sparrows(lark,vesper, brewer's, clay-colored, and chipping) and Lark Buntings 100+ We

[cobirds] No Red-faced Warbler again...bummer.

Hi folks, I made another visit to the location given in the earlier email this morning around 9am, which was as soon as I could get there. It was pretty chilly and a bit breezy, but much sunnier than my previous visit. I searched the location mentioned as well as lots of neighboring habitat along

[cobirds] Clay-colored Sparrows / Denver

New yard bird! 2 ad Clay-colored Sparrows! Deb and I had spotted a super-brief glimpse yesterday of another new yard bird, an OC Warbler. So after work, I headed into the yard to try to re-find it, and got these guys instead. Also a fly-by of a DC Cormorant; hardly uncommon around the area,

[cobirds] Bay-breasted & Townsend's Warblers, Rio Grande County

Bay-breasted Warbler (female) and Townsend's Warbler (male) at Home Lake on May 11 during inclement weather. Monte Vista Refuge had Northern Mockingbird, large numbers of White-throated Swifts, and 3 Willets. Y-r Warblers are still numerous in the San Luis Valley. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -

[cobirds] Ovenbird and Green-tailed Towhees - Arapahoe County Yard

Cobirders, I have had an Ovenbird this afternoon foraging off and on under my overgrown pink honeysuckle shrubs along with a pair of Green-tailed Towhees and a Spotted Towhee. The Ovenbird is a new yard bird as well as a lifer for me. Other birds of note on this 18 species and counting yard day:

[cobirds] Crow Valley and Pawnee grasslands

Crow valley was hopping this morning. Snow in this area was almost totally melted, unlike Denver, so perhaps not the fallout of some areas further south, but still very birdy! However also very windy, so birds were mostly staying low and deep in brush, not allowing many photo opportunities.

[cobirds] More sparrow fallout

Hi All, My yard as well was inundated with sparrows. Many Chipping, Brewer's, Clay-colored, Field and Lark. The Field Sparrow and the Lark Sparrows are yard birds for me in Northglenn (Adams cnty). Great fun! It would be nice to get another front to set down equal numbers of Spring warblers! S

[cobirds] Rud turnstones marston denvr co

At shoreline close to water dept small building atop dam. Nw corner, best from bow mar drive 5:30 pm Roller 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,

[cobirds] Short-billed Dowitcher at 109th near Boulder Creek, Boulder Co

Shortly after noon today, I relocated the Short-billed Dowitcher previously reported by Ted Floyd and Christian Nunnes. The bird was hanging out with two Greater Yellowlegs in the pond west of 109th and north of Jasper Road. -- Chuck Hundertmark 2546 Lake Meadow Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-604-

[cobirds] Mealworms

I have put mealworms out in my driveway and my neighbors/ driveways, because they wondered what all the bird activity is. We have dozens, if not over a hundred sparrows, devouring them. I bet the weak kingbirds at Chatfield woud appreciate mealworms. Paula Hansley Boulder County -- You receive

[cobirds] boulder black phoebe

The black phoebe was sitting on the abutment rocks on the west side of the Boulder Creek bridge over Hwy 287 at about 2:30 this afternoon. Also a wood duck downstream. Earlier around 8am I had looked for the phoebe at the 109th St bridge. It was singing continuously there for a bit then, but I f

[cobirds] Sparrows and Swallopalooza at Walden/Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County

Walden Ponds (primarily) and Sawhill Ponds (to a lesser extent) were swarming with swallows this morning. Predominantly Violet-greens, but also good numbers of Barn and Cliff Swallows. Northern Rough-wings were respectably represented. I also managed to tease out two Bank Swallows. Surprisingly Tre

[cobirds] Not the Usual Suspects, part II

Cobirds, add Virginia's Warbler to my earlier list, hanging out in my Willow and my Euonymus shrub. And the previous Warbler I mentioned this morning was definitely Yellow Rumped. Nicolle Martin Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorad

Re: [cobirds] Id Help Needed

definitely an empidonax flycatcher, I'd say Dusky based on the long wings, tail and bill.   Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Monday, May 12, 2014 4:44 PM, Mary Driscoll wrote: Hi Birders, Identificatio

[cobirds] Lots of birds at Chatfield

I spent 5 hours today at Chatfield Reservoir (Jefferson and Douglas Counties), mostly driving around and taking pictures, but i did some hiking also. I didn't make it there yesterday but there sure were birds everywhere today. There were so many sparrows, Lark Buntings, Yellow-rumped Warblers an

[cobirds] Kentucky Warbler, Northern Boulder County

Sorry all; I had not meant to post to cobirds until I was sure what I had. I was trying to send off a note to some local birders to confirm this rare species. I thought I had erased "co--birds" and pushed send. I didn't even know I had made the mistake until I started getting calls, Red in the

[cobirds] Barr Lake - Adams County

Date: 12 May 2014 Time: Noon - 4PM Location: Barr Lake - Mostly between the bridge at the visitor's center to the Pioneer Trail I started birding in the snow and ended up staying out for a few hours. There were many, many thrushes around, mostly Swainson's, some Hermit's, and one Veery. Al

[cobirds] Id Help Needed

Hi Birders, Identification help needed, bird was seen near Barr Lake SP on May 10, 2014. Did not sing or call while we were watching it. It did exhibit fly-catching behavior, leaving perch to get insect ?, and returning to perch. No tail wagging noted during time bird was observed. There are t

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch trip tomorrow, open spaces

Hi all, I'm leading a birding trip for Arkansas Valley Audubon Field Trip to Chico Basin Ranch tomorrow.  My limit is 12 people, and I currently have open spots for the trip (some last minute cancellations).  If anyone is available, and wants to go on this trip, please e-mail me soon, and I'l

RE: [cobirds] HSR: Dinosaur Ridge (07 May 2014) 9 Raptors

Harry and COBirders, For the last few years I've wondered about how the exceptional drought in SE Colorado has been affecting the migration routes of Swainson's Hawks. Might this be one reason for the fall off of their numbers seen over Dinosaur Ridge? Leon Bright, Pueblo From: cobirds@goog

Re: [cobirds] Kentucky Warbler

Where is your yard, please? Heather Morris Durango, CO - Original Message - From: "Pam Piombino" To: cobirds@googlegroups.com, "Christian Nunes" Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 3:14:26 PM Subject: [cobirds] Kentucky Warbler Now in my yard; call first, do not come in front,  Pam 3

[cobirds] Fallout at Manitou Swimming Pool, El Paso County

As I parked to swim this noon at Manitou Pool, Schryver Park, Manitou Springs, an impressive fallout of birds was going on. There were birds in every tree and shrub. Most notable were literally hundreds of Chipping Sparrows. I also saw at least 50 Hermit Thrushes, 10 Yellow Warblers, 8 Wilson

[cobirds] Fallout at Rocky Mt. Arsenal NWR

One hour after the snow stopped this morning we drove around the bison loop and saw uncountable flocks of sparrows and blackbirds. Estimates are 150 chipping sparrows, 50 vesper, 150 lark sparrows, 100 lark buntings, 15 white-crowned, and about 3 clay-colored. At least 60 mourning doves were on

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, Pueblo/El Paso Co. 5/12

Bill Maynard and I birded Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) today, in the wind.   Highlights: CBR, El Paso Co.: Tennessee Warbler - 1 male Ovenbird - 2 American Redstart - 1 female type Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 1 male Veery - 1 Harris's Sparrow - 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher - 1 Red-headed Woodpecker -

RE: [cobirds] HSR: Dinosaur Ridge (07 May 2014) 9 Raptors

Hello CO-Birders, With the end of the Dinosaur Ridge raptor count, conspicuous by their near-absence are Swainson's Hawks. With such a large and concentrated population moving up through central America and radiating out of Mexico into US southwestern states, we might expect to see more of thes

[cobirds] Kentucky Warbler

Now in my yard; call first, do not come in front, Pam 303 776 1939 -- 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 p

RE: [cobirds] Fallout help

Also, if you have a hummingbird feeder you haven't put out yet, I had a female Broad-tail inside my breezeway searching every corner of the inside roof for insects and spiders then perching on the vertical walls. Bill Maynard Colorado Springs -Original Message- From: cobirds@googlegroup

[cobirds] San Luis Valley Fallout

With the overnight snow and cold front, birds were everywhere this morning! I mean everywhere! At our home, we have already counted 30 species, including our first homesite record for Hermit Thrush (in 20 years of birdwatching at our home!). At the Monte Refuge, a Lewis’s Woodpecker has feeding

[cobirds] Fallout help

Just going into Chatfield you can instantly see the birds are in survival mode. Birds are everywhere! If you plan on coming here or any other birding spots you may want to bring as much bird seed as possible. Many of the birds can barely fly fast enough away from cars. They need our help. Thanks

[cobirds] My Mistake - only one Blue-throated Blue Warbler

I mistook a half-hearted Clay-colored Sparrow song for a second Black-throated Blue Warbler song, which I heard earlier. The warbler song, while buzzy, is a lot more musical. I have a couple dozen sparrows-- Lark, Chipping, Clay-colored and Chipping. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received th

[cobirds] Chatfield, Jeff/Douglas; Franktown, Douglas

Thanks to all who posted the extraordinary glut of birds at Chatfield. Spurred by your postings, Urling & I went over to Chatfield late yesterday afternoon -- and the quantity of birds along the paved roads staggered us. As advertised, hundreds of Lark Buntings, Chipping, Lark, & Vesper Spa

[cobirds] Two singing Black-throated Blue Warblers, Louisville, Boulder County

I was trying to record one singing warbler in a bush across the street when another one started singing from my catalpa tree! With all the snow falling, it is difficult to find this dark warbler! I am now going out to try to photograph one of the birds as they are staying relatively low in the bu

[cobirds] boulder lark buntings

Lark buntings about 9:30 this morning at the se corner of the intersection of Jay Road and Hw 119. Alan Bell -- 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] Blackpoll Warbler, Environmental Learning Center, Fort Collins, Larimer

This morning at around 8:30 I saw and heard a Blackpoll Warbler along the Poudre River Trail between the Environmental Learning Center and Prospect Ponds Natural Area in east Fort Collins. The bird was active and moving with a flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers (both varieties). Also seen were Yello

[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler/Veery/Larimer

This morning I rode my bike to the McMurry Natural Area and was not disapointed. At the parking lot there was a nice flock of migrants moving through some cottonwoods, crack willows, boxelders and siberian elms. There was a female Blackpoll Warbler on the south side of the parking lot working

[cobirds] Black-throated Blue Warbler, Louisville, Boulder County

One minute ago, the male Black-throated Blue Warbler started to sing again! I have not had a sighting yet, but it is either in one of the fir trees on the west side of my front yard or in a deciduous tree across the street. I live at 545 West Fir Way about 1/4 east of the Rec Center. It is in a

[cobirds] Not your usual suspects

At my feeders today ... Western Tanager (eating split peanuts) Lazuli Buntings Warbler (not sure type) in my Willow Nicolle Martin Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: [cobirds] Today's RBA

A hearty second to that motion. I always look forward to the daily post, just for purposes of keeping in overall touch with what is going on in the state. And if I am headed off on an excursion away from my home area, I always take a quick look at that great county-by-county listing to make su

[cobirds] Baca (and Cheraw, Otero) yesterday

Sorry for the delayed post. Yesterday, I started at Cottonwood Canyon. At the campground (2nd, as there really are two), there was a calling SUMMER TANAGER and a singing HOODED WARBLER at dawn. Then it went dead. I had 6 more warblers: one YB Chat, 3 Audubon's, 1 OC Warbler and a Wilson's. Okay,

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 12 May 2014

Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: May 12, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Mpnday, May 12, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by