[cobirds] Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday 29October2019

Date: For Tuesday, October 29, 2019 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Dave Leatherman; daleather...@msn.com Phone : 970-416-0193 (h), 970-690-2257 (c) Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as

[cobirds] Re: Possible Yellow-billed Loon, Cherry Creek State Park

Hey Cole, Echoing what Nick said, I would've expected a paler loon overall with a heftier bill rather than what looks like stark contrast between dark upper parts and pale below, features typical of Common Loon. While not entirely invalid, bill color isn't something I find especially helpful

Re: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes flying southeast over east-central Denver (Denver County)

About 10 minutes ago approximately 100 Sandhill Cranes flew over Stapleton - generally in a southern direction. I was shoveling the driveway and heard a strange sound - I thought I had mice or squirrels in the bushes. Then I looked up and there they were! So exciting!

[cobirds] A fun time along the Platte river, Arapahoe County

I observed a hugh flock of sandhills cranes flying south above the hogbacks near Chatfield reservoir at 11:45 AM on Monday, Oct 28. Estimate at least 500 in three waves. Appears this sighting has been reported earlier and just confirming my observation. -- You received this message because

Re: [cobirds] Possible Yellow-billed Loon, Cherry Creek State Park

Cole, in my opinion the bill is too small, not yellow enough and the head is too dark. However better photos could prove me wrong. Good birding, Nick Komar Fort Collins > On Oct 28, 2019, at 7:52 PM, Cole Sage wrote: > > I saw what I believe is a Yellow-billed Loon at Cherry Creek State

[cobirds] American Dipper in Adams County today

Hi CoBirders I found an American Dipper in Clear Creek east of Lowell Blvd. at 5:04 pm today. It was seen downstream of the bike path bridge, about 500 yards e of Lowell. Bob Canter, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Possible Yellow-billed Loon, Cherry Creek State Park

I saw what I believe is a Yellow-billed Loon at Cherry Creek State Park Lake loop. Ebird checklist with photos: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61011454 Ebird comments copied below: Seen from lake loop and observation area by me and another birder (I am so sorry but your name has slipped my mind).

[cobirds] A fun time along the Platte river, Arapahoe County

I went to my usual patch along the South Platte River between Bowls and the begging of the Northern Wildlife Area. I found some rather nice and exiting patch first patch records for me. The first excitement was the large flock of *American Pipits *feeding in the river along the many river

[cobirds] Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay in Westcreek

A friend in Westcreek, S of Deckers, emailed me a pic of a Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, seen on Oct. 24, elevation there is about 7500 feet. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, CO, 8500 feet -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes flying southeast over east-central Denver (Denver County)

At 11:39 am an estimated 330 Sandhill Cranes were flying south over the hogbacks here at Ken Caryl, JeffCo David Suddjian Ken Caryl Valley Littleton, CO On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 12:03 PM Patrick O'Driscoll wrote: > A few minutes before noon, a flight of about 65 Sandhill Cranes flew > overhead,

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes flying southeast over east-central Denver (Denver County)

A few minutes before noon, a flight of about 65 Sandhill Cranes flew overhead, 4 miles east of the State Capitol and just off East Colfax, heading southeast. Patrick O'Driscoll Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Christmas Bird Count Dates so far

Since it feels and looks like Christmas outside, today, here is an update on Colorado Christmas Bird Count Dates, that are now on the CBC Website. Colorado Springs Dec 14 Granby Dec 14 Salida Dec 14 Boulder Dec 15 Evergreen-Idaho Springs Dec 15 John Martin Reservoir Dec 16 Rocky Ford Dec 17

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes flying north over Boulder County

About 60 Sandhill Cranes passed over the Lagerman Agricultural Preserve in Boulder County this morning at 9 AM. They were headed north! Kat Bradley-Bennett West Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from