[cobirds] Dickcissel over Robert A. Easton Regional Park, JeffCo 7/11

2016-07-11 Thread David Suddjian
Today I had a *Dickcissel* pass over me in the grassland park area of Robert A. Easton R.P. that is south of Coal Mine Ave. in JeffCo. A *Sage Thrasher* was singing in Ken Caryl Valley; the first I've had there since spring migration, and presumably a "fall" migrant. A *Mountain Bluebird* family

[cobirds] Re: Western Gull Still At Blanca Wetlands

2016-07-11 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, This is to point out that there was not an accepted record of Western Gull in the state until Walbek found the first state record in June 2011. There are a couple of other accepted records from 2012 and 2013 (with possibly another pending). On the surface it appears there maybe a

[cobirds] more photo contest - we have a winner

2016-07-11 Thread DAVID A LEATHERMAN
Jim Schmoker brought up a very good point when he asked me, in essence, "Does an Ovenbird parent necessarily rule out cowbird." Of course, the answer is "no". In fact Ovenbirds are parasitized by cowbirds at a high rate. Jim's email made me scramble and hopefully calling my young bird an

[cobirds] John Martin Loons

2016-07-11 Thread 'Steven Mlodinow' via Colorado Birds
Greetings, I am dictating this, and therefore apologize for errors. I went to John Martin today, and found three common loons at approximately the same location at which the red throated loons had been reported. Two are particularly pale, at least on the head and neck. For some reason, they

[cobirds] Re: photo quiz

2016-07-11 Thread David Wade
Well, I know it's not a Horned Lark... Looks like a Brown Headed Cowbird to me. David Wade Ft Collins, CO On Monday, July 11, 2016 at 4:26:53 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > Can anyone name this bird? A parent brought this individual a green > caterpillar to eat, photo taken on

[cobirds] photo quiz

2016-07-11 Thread DAVID A LEATHERMAN
Early guesses have been hermit thrush, Townsend's solitaire and eastern bluebird. All good tries, all incorrect. Participants are not limited to one try. Dave Leatherman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Western Gull Still At Blanca Wetlands

2016-07-11 Thread mvjohnski
During official bird surveys this morning, I re-found the Western Gull (Alamosa County) reported earlier by others. It is on Pond #115, which is on the way to "South Mallard". You can drive right to this lake and the gulls are hanging out here with 100 Am W Pelicans. The Blanca Wetlands area

[cobirds] photo quiz

2016-07-11 Thread Joey Angstman
I'll take a swing in the dark and say hermit thrush. Joey Angstman Fort 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] photo quiz

2016-07-11 Thread Joey Angstman
I'll take a swing in the dark and guess hermit thrush. -- 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

[cobirds] Birding trip to Argentina

2016-07-11 Thread Norm Erthal
I have a trip prepared to visit the Pampas, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego areas of Argentina. It is planned for October 30 through November 19. It may be shortened to returning on November 17. I can send a detailed itinerary and cost information privately. Norm Erthal 303-917-2596

[cobirds] Sage Thrasher [Nunn, Weld]

2016-07-11 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all >From this weekend's early morning adventures ... - Sage Thrasher - 6 [NW Weld CR 114/45 (1); W along Weld CR 114/37 (2); Weld CR 41 BTW 100/102 (3)] - Chestnut-collared Longspur - 5 or 6 [NE and SE Weld CR 114/45] - Northern Mockingbird - 3 [Weld CR 102/41] - Blue

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 11 July 2016

2016-07-11 Thread Joyce Takamine
Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail:RBA AT cobirds.org Date: July 11, 2016 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Monday, July 11, 2016, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species) Barrow's