[cobirds] Great-Tailed Grackle, Adams Co.

Greetings COBirders: This morning while driving northeast on I-76, I saw a male great-tailed grackle in a small tree with a red-winged blackbird east of the interstate, in a small pond/wetlands just northeast of the 74th Ave. interchange. The grackle was easily double the length of the

Re: [cobirds] Why the Cassin's Finch invasion?

FWIW, on April 4 I had a solo singing Cassin's Finch at Joder Ranch which is just off US 36 between Boulder and Lyons. According to eBird, my report there was the first report of CAFI ever for that specific hotspot in the 4 years that hotspot has been around. (The trail for Joder Ranch ascended

[cobirds] Cassin's Finches - Golden - Jeffco

Birder's 45-50 Cassin's Finches today along with a Mourning Dove. -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO "My mind is a raging torrent flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Why the Cassin's Finch invasion?

I shoulf have added SW Loveland. JIM THOMPSON > On April 16, 2020 at 2:48 PM JIM THOMPSON wrote: > > First time in back yard. Here for three days. About 25 mostly female. > First time in yard. > > JIM THOMPSON > > > > On April 16, 2020 at 2:45 PM Richard Trinkner >

Re: [cobirds] Why the Cassin's Finch invasion?

First time in back yard. Here for three days. About 25 mostly female. First time in yard. JIM THOMPSON > On April 16, 2020 at 2:45 PM Richard Trinkner > wrote: > > I'd be very interested in theories to explain this spring's dramatic > Cassin's Finch invasion of the lower elevations

[cobirds] Cassin's Finch in Highlands Ranch

I've been reading all the posts about the Cassin's sightings this week but thought I was too far east to get in on the show. And then I saw Loch Kilpatrick's post saying he had them in Parker. So I got up and exclaimed "I'm going to see one!" As soon as I looked out at our feeder I saw one

[cobirds] Cassin’s Finch -more

They have finally arrived in my yard in west Lakewood. 12-15 hitting the feeders hard. Beautiful! Mary Geder Jefferson Co-near Morrison Rd and Bear Creek Blvd Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Why the Cassin's Finch invasion?

Building off of that, Ponderosa cones around Boulder are also stocked right now, but they may have become so at a later time than those further south, hence the masses of Cassin's Finches passing it by settling for the cones down here--until now. -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Why the Cassin's Finch invasion?

Cassin's Finches invaded central Colorado's Ponderosa mountains west of the Springs last fall and were still around here just a few weeks ago in huge numbers. I was birding Ponderosa Pine forests near Boulder a couple months ago and didn't have any Cassin's Finches, so I wonder if the recent

[cobirds] Cassin's Finches and Baby GHOs in West Longmont

I have expected to have Cassin's Finches at my feeders for the 15 years that I have lived in my west Longmont home, and they finally found me! Since last Saturday, 2 males and 6 females have been regular visitors throughout the day. A pair of nesting Great-Horned Owls in Willow Park (also west

RE: [cobirds] Why the Cassin's Finch invasion?

Here near Storm Mountain in Larimer Cty. we usually have Cassin’s finches but generally around 4 max (this over four years), until this year when there was about 30 the other day and today 8 or so. I’m thinking maybe all the snow we’ve had is sending the birds lower. I can’t remember a day in

[cobirds] McCown’s Longspur Model Air Field Chatfield Douglas

One McCown’s Longspur mixed in with Horned Larks, etc at Model Airplane Field, Chatfield State Park, Douglas County side. Myron Gerhard Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] how did Joe miss this one? (weak joke)

When I read Joe Roller's comment and then Doug Ward's follow-up, it occurred to me that in 2020 trying for a corvid deci-fecta (corvid-10) is a weak effort when one should be going for the Big Trophy: the corvid-19. Should be possible, albeit very risky. Linda Longmont Boulder County I

[cobirds] Why the Cassin's Finch invasion?

I'd be very interested in theories to explain this spring's dramatic Cassin's Finch invasion of the lower elevations of the Front Range. We usually get these prolific snow storms in March and April, but my 24 years of personal records don't show anything previously like this year's Cassin's Finch

[cobirds] Cassin's grandslam? or dreaming of a Cassin's penta-slam?

Speaking of Cassin's and the recent "trifectas" thread, here is a good CO challenge: how many bird species named after John Cassin can you find in one day? Here are the possibilities. 4 Cassin's species in one day in CO maybe, but getting all 5 will be hard! In my dreams... David Suddjian Ken

[cobirds] Arapahoe County Long-billed Curlew

I knew Cherry Creek State Park in Arapahoe County had some birding jewel today in the cold & snow. I stopped to view 9 sheltering behind some Sage brush around noon today near the Lake Loop. https://ebird.org/checklist/S67319587 Diane Roberts Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Cassin's Finches abundant in Jefferson and Park counties over recent weeks

This is more of a contextual comment than reporting new sightings. I had posted a couple weeks back about large numbers (300) of *Cassin's Finches* at Bergen Park JeffCo. With the varied reports of Cassin's over the last few days from varying areas, I wanted to share that several widely dispersed

[cobirds] Cassin’s finches in Littleton, Jefferson County

Off and on all day today - between 5 and 10. I even got photos of them with the house finches - nice for comparison! Bryan Arnold Littleton, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] The Cassin's Parade

I must have at least 50 Cassin's in my yard. Honestly, if it wasn't for this group, I think I would have passed right over them, mistaking them for House Finches. I'm an amatuer compared to those in this group. I wonder if they have been visiting in years past, but I overlooked them! Nicolle

[cobirds] Cassin's Finches in Parker

I have 3 Cassin's finches coming to my feeder during the snow storm here in Parker,  Co.Loch Kilpatrick, parker CO  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Long Billed Curlews- Denver County

3 Long Billed Curlews were found by Claire and Tom H. about 8:40 am this morning at Marston Reservoir. Best seen from West side. Please observe all COVID-19 orders and recommendation for distancing, chasing, etc. Frank Farrell Morrison, CO -- You received this message because you are

Re: [cobirds] Cassin’s Finches/Larimer-Long Pond

I still have Cassin’s envy, in Niwot. Sent from my iPad Elena Holly Klaver United States Court Certified Interpreter Conference Interpreter 303.475.5189 Member: American Translators Association Colorado Translators Association I acknowledge that I live in the territory of Hinóno’éí

[cobirds] Cassin’s Finches/Larimer-Long Pond

Well, I have been feeling very sad and left out because no Cassin’s Finches were here at Long Ponduntil now! Multiple Cassin’s have arrived at my feeders. Sent from my iPhone www.rkhphotography.net Rachel Kolokoff Hopper Ft. Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Cassin's Finches all over Boulder again

I have them again in Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Richard Pautsch wrote: > >  > The Cassin's Finches have returned with the snow once again. Multiple > Boulder Bird Club members have reported them in the last two hours. > > -- > Dick Pautsch > 427 Pearl

Re: [cobirds] Cassin's Finches all over Boulder again

I have hundreds of them at my house in Estes along with all three rosy-finches and Evening Grosbeaks We also have over a foot of snow here and it is still coming down :( Scott Rashid Estes Park On 4/16/2020 11:56 AM, Richard Pautsch wrote: The Cassin's Finches have returned with the snow

[cobirds] Cassin's Finches all over Boulder again

The Cassin's Finches have returned with the snow once again. Multiple Boulder Bird Club members have reported them in the last two hours. -- Dick Pautsch 427 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 rjpaut...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Home Lake Happenings

A good assortment of birds can be seen at Home Lake SWA, which is open for birding and fishing. In the last few days, a good variety of waterbirds are present. All in Rio Grande County. 60 Am White Pelicans Great Yellowlegs Lesser Yellowlegs LB Dowitcher Wilsons Snipe Least Sandpiper Am Avocet

Re: [cobirds] Updated Migration Advisory: Wed Night into Thurs

Bryan, Thanks for pointing out the flaws in the system. Limitations of radar technology is not something I would have considered given my extremely limited knowledge of how the whole thing works. Your perspective is greatly appreciated! It’s kind of a bummer that one of the largest areas in

[cobirds] Clear Spring Ranch Reopened, El Paso County

Greetings, Cobirders, Thanks to Colorado Springs city councilwoman Jill Gaebler, Colorado Springs Utilities has reopened Clear Spring Ranch. A birder confirmed that it was, indeed, open this morning. If you have spent any time at Clear Spring, or plan to, please consider thanking Jill at

[cobirds] Cassin’s Finches

There are at least 20 Cassin’s Finches feeding right now at my neighbors feeders on Estate Circle in Niwot. We had 10” of snow here. 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

[cobirds] paucity of waterfowl at Walden Ponds, Boulder County, and other matters

Hey, all. Dick Pautsch mentioned the dearth of ducks at Walden Ponds, Boulder County, and it's something that was striking to me when I was there late yesterday afternoon, Wed., Apr. 15. Dick conjectures that the recent weather may have a role to play, but I would also say that the various

Re: [cobirds] Updated Migration Advisory: Wed Night into Thurs

Steven, The interesting things that you are noting are dataset problems in SE CO. The closest radar (what birdcast is based on) is probably Pueblo (but the radar is along the El Paso/Pueblo county borders). The further away from a radar you get, the higher up in the atmosphere you are and the

[cobirds] Updated Migration Advisory: Wed Night into Thurs

Bryan, The overnight Birdcast seems to agree with your prediction, though it looks like the bulk of the movement was full on northward. I bet there were some wayward flocks on the fringe that made it into the southeast corner as well. Cool to see the correlation between datasets! Thanks for

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT for Thursday, April 16, 2020

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Allison Hilf, ahilf AT me.com Phone: 303-888-5110 _ The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home”