[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 28 October 2016

Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail:RBA AT cobirds.org Date: October 28, 2016 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Friday, October 28 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species) NOTE: The

[cobirds] Piñon Jays

Have had a flock of 55-65 piñon jays visiting my feeders in Penrose off and on for years. Today that flock consists of 10 individuals. Western State Colorado University professor, Pat Magee, did a study on the effects of "thinning" piñon-juniper woodlands for fire mitigation along the Arkansas R

[cobirds] Pitkin Pacific Loon

At noon today (10/28) there was a Pacific Loon in Pitkin County, about half a mile west of the inlet to Ruedi Reservoir. I saw no other loons on Ruedi Reservoir. Three Sandhill Cranes were in the same area as the loon. Roger Linfield Boulder Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message

[cobirds] Eastern Screech Owl, Littleton, Jefferson Co.

This morning I investigated a big brouhaha of birds in my back yard in Littleton, Jeff Co. After a few minutes of staring into a thicket where numerous birds were throwing a fit, I found an Eastern Screech Owl about 10 ft away. The bird was unhappy with the situation and flew into some big pines j

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Tour #1 [Northwest Weld]

Hi all On Nov 12th, Saturday is my first trip of this winter season (had 52 raptors on scout mission early October). Free as always. More details here: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon at Pueblo Res.

Currently at 5pm between South Shore Marina and Sailboard launching area at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County on 28 Oct 2016. Brandon K. Percival Pueblo West, CO Sent from my Android -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscri

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe at Boulder Reservoir (Boulder Co.)

Late this afternoon, a Red-necked Grebe was near the dam (southeast side of the lake), by itself, diving a lot. Information about lake access is available here: http://coloradocountybirding.org/BySite.aspx?SiteID=368&CountyID=7 https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/reservoir-hours-and-fees Dav