[cobirds] Lots of Western Tanagers, Boulder

After reading Bryan Guarente's birding weather report, I went out to see what I could see after the rain let up a bit. Along the 4 Mile Creek Greenbelt, east of 30th in Palo Park, I found numerous Western Tanagers, two Lincoln's Sparrows, Bullock's Orioles, two Orange-crowned Warblers, and a

[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler and Am. Redstart, CU South, Boulder

Early this morning had a Tennessee Warbler (glad we got such good looks at the one along Boulder Creek bike path yesterday!), an American Redstart, and several more than usual Yellow Warblers at CU South (at the pond at Bridgewalk). I checked after work today and didn’t see them again, though

[cobirds] Disappearing Shoreline at Union Res, and a question on how to preserve it through migration- Weld Co.

Just a note that Union Res is filling up quickly and the mudflats on the north shore will be gone in the next day or two. Did see a Semipalmated sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs and a phalarope this morning. Curious to know if anyone has any experience working with private/city/county entities to

[cobirds] Baltimore Oriole/Larimer

Greetings, I had a male Baltimore Oriole at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area working some peachleaf willows. It was near the foot bridge on the foothills trail on the south side along the canal. Other birds in the area were Black-headed Grosbeak, Green-tailed Towhee, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Common

[cobirds] Re: Migration Weather Advisory: Monday (May 11) Northern Front Range

Hi Bryan, We just had a flock of at least 30 Chipping Sparrows in my backyard in Mead. Previous high count was 1! Adrian Lakin, Mead, CO (Weld county) On Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 9:36:36 PM UTC-6, Bryan Guarente wrote: > > COBirders, > Tomorrow morning (6am) is one of those times that I hope to

[cobirds] Re: Scarlet Tanager at my feeder in Canon City

Awesome SeEtta. Two down here is unprecedented. Stay well. On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 11:23:51 PM UTC-6, SeEtta wrote: > > I photographed this male Scarlet Tanager at my feeders today. My neighbor > says he saw 3 male Scarlet Tanagers in his yard yesterday. This was the > cherry on the top of

[cobirds] Re: Leucistic Yellow-headed Blackbird - Boulder County

Pretty cool! On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 1:40:48 PM UTC-6, Megan Jones Patterson wrote: > > I believe this is a leucistic Yellow-headed Blackbird found in the pasture > NW of Sterns Lake (technically Boulder County but on edge of Broomfield > Co). Thoughts? > > Yellow on head and throat and a

Re: [cobirds] Migration Weather Advisory: Monday (May 11) Northern Front Range

Great to hear Steven! Glad you had a good morning, and I hope your day continues in the same way. Your intensification of birds into your area jives with what I saw up my way in Longmont. I didn't get anything particularly amazing but did get 50 species for the first time in one hotspot this

[cobirds] Ovenbirds, Aiken Canyon, 3 singing!, Black-chinned Hummers

Along the Canyon Trail at Aiken Preserve Today May 11, 3 Ovenbirds singing loudly close to trail, good looks too. A couple Black-chinned Hummingbird near parking area. Many returning migrants and lots of singing. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- You received this

[cobirds] Black and White Warbler

This a.m. was a bonus morning for birds to our backyard west of Severance CO. We had a female Black-headed grosbeak, a Black and White Warbler climbing on the bark of our trees, a Western Tanager, and Breeding and 1st year Bullock Orioles. Bryan Guarente--do we have exceptional weather

[cobirds] Lark Bunting, Bobolink and swallows galore, Teller Farm, Boulder County

A chilly, overcast morning with great birds! I was looking for a bobolink around 6:30 AM where I've seen them in past years and instead saw a male lark bunting on the fence - got great looks before he flew off. What a treat, usually I have to go to the Pawnee to see them. Then seconds later

Re: [cobirds] A Nunn Yard First!/Weld

I love these yard emails! In Northwest Fort Collins this morning we had 6 male Western tanagers at the feeders as well as 2 male Bullocks orioles vying for a place on the suet. Then the female tanagers showed up, but just 2 of them. Let them work that out! I agree! So colorful! Libby

[cobirds] A Nunn Yard First!/Weld

Hi all Just had THREE Bullock's Oriole in yard at same time! Competing for the oranges but also eating at tube feeder with sunflower chips in it. Vivid orange flying all over yard. http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/25/3213/bullock-s-oriole Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Migration Weather Advisory: Monday (May 11) Northern Front Range

Bad weather, good birds wins again for us in SE Denver. We had 50 species at Overland Pond Park. This is 10 more species than our best effort to date, including 4 previously unreported birds for the hot spot. Highlights were a green-tailed towhee, female lark bunting, a common yellowthroat,

[cobirds] Copulating Chipping Sparrows, west Centennial, Arapahoe County

Copulating Chippies,In my little back yard,Copulating Chippies,Make me speak like the Bard.Copulating Chippies,In my big ol' pine tree,Copulating Chippies,Making birdy whoopee. ...with apologies to Shakespeare, the jazz community, and everyone with any sensibilities. Keep Smilin',Kevin

[cobirds] A Perched Plumbeous Vireo - Arapahoe

I've never seen a migratory Plumbeous Vireo just perch and hang out until this morning, when it did so in a honeylocust tree in my west Centenial yard. It was there for a few minutes, providing me a view of the bird that I hadn't previously had -- seemingly relaxed and restful, rather than

Re: [cobirds] Re: Scissor-tailed flycatcher?

Great find! Does anyone know if the bird is still around today? Would love to go see it. Thx! Lisa Carp, Superior On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 9:10 PM Caleb A wrote: > Hello, Kristen, > That is indeed a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher! Amazing find, and good work > getting that IDable photo. Note it's

[cobirds] 4th Annual Weld County 100

Hi all I did our "4th Annual Weld County 100" (solo COVID-19 birding) this year and tallied 109 birds! Highlights and newcomers below. "Mr. Irrelevant" (#100) this year was Great-tailed Grackle. - Chimney Swift (Greeley 8th Avenue-area) - Red-necked Phalarope (Weld CR 59, Cozzens Lake

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT, MONDAY MAY 11, 2020

Date: Monday, May 11, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Dave Leatherman, daleatherman@msn. com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at