[cobirds] Sandhill Crane, Snow Geese, Stearns Lake, Boulder County

This afternoon there was one Sandhill Crane standing on the NW shore of Stearns Lake and two Snow Geese in the western part of the lake along with lots of ducks. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Field Trip Announcement: Greenlee Preserve, Boulder Co., Nov. 1, "Lafayette Birds!"

Please join us *Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020,* for our monthly "Lafayette Birds!" outing at Greenlee Preserve, eastern Boulder County. We will *convene at 1pm*, Mountain STANDARD Time, at the base of the very short trail up to the preserve proper. We will bird in *small groups* until about 3pm. Tons

[cobirds] Windsor Lake (Weld)

One highlight I forgot to mention at Windsor Lake this afternoon was approximately 30 Snow Geese in with all the Cacklers. Of course, the correct first name of the Tundra Swan finder at Timnath Res is Cole (misspelled in my other posting). Thank you to Cole and Josh for their finds. Dave

[cobirds] Windsor Lake (Weld) on 30Oct2020

After seeing the two Tundra Swans (southeast bay) and Brant (west side along the dam) at Timnath Res (Larimer) found by Cold Wild and Josh Bruening, respectively, I went to Windsor Lake in the town of Windsor (Weld). Highlights were: Red-necked Grebe (1) mostly in the northern part of the res

[cobirds] Black Scoter, Matthew T. Glasser Reservoir, Broomfield

Just wanted to report that there are now two female Black Scoters on the reservoir. Both were active and diving on the south side of the reservoir. Mike Hensley Lafayette, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Larimer county, of Hooded mergansers, buffleheads, and Golden eyes and more

On the large pond just east of Lions Park along the bike trail in Fort Collins, there was a group of female and male bufflehead, about three of each, at the east end of the pond. Near the pole in the middle of the pond were several male and female hooded mergansers diving. As one would dive

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe, Adams County

Thanks Adam! I was able to re-find it today, after searching with my binoculars through all the Western Grebes! Although there is no name for the body of water on a map, there are signs there to indicate it's called Willow Bay Lake. I think the parking lot is for either the "Front Range

[cobirds] American Golden-Plovers and Dunlin in Bent County

Birders, Despite the record-breaking cold and snow earlier this week, shorebird migration is still in progress in SE Colorado. Today, I observed two American Golden-Plovers (foraging and in flight) and a Dunlin at Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue Lake). They were on the north side of the south

[cobirds] Rough-legged Hawk/Weld

Hi all First Rough-legged Hawk up here I have seen this fall--Weld CR 100 near 19. I took a small tour of Raptor Alley yesterday afternoon-southern end and Nunn-area near house. I plan on doing the full Raptor Alley see who is here. - Rough-legged Hawk - Ferruginous Hawk - 5 (local dark

[cobirds] Re: tell it to me straight.... finding a Lapland Longspur

"more so than Pawnee-West" Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:28:07 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Find a Horned Lark flock in and

[cobirds] Re: tell it to me straight.... finding a Lapland Longspur

Hi all Find a Horned Lark flock in and around Nunn, CPER and Pawnee-West and you are sure to hear and might get lucky to see them. Last year's first Pawnee-East CBC had lots of them, more so then Pawnee-East. [image: lalo.JPG] Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

Re: [cobirds] tell it to me straight.... finding a Lapland Longspur

Thanks to all for the advice! I'll fearlessly take on the challenge this winter. On Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 12:24:45 PM UTC-6 Bryan Guarente wrote: > Ron, > For any of the longspurs in winter, it is best to learn their calls and > rattle calls (not their songs). When a flock of Horned

[cobirds] Massive waves of white-cheeked geese at Barr Lake, Adams county

Today at 10:50 am, about 12 waves of white-cheeked geese came into Barr Lake from the south. We had previously seen only about 125 Canada Geese on the reservoir. Each wave was 80 to 100 geese. One lonely Snow Goose was mixed in. Since the lines were very wavy and disorganized and not v-shaped,

[cobirds] Wild turkeys on Diagonal

10 wild turkeys were in the median strip of the Diagonal Highway at Airport Road, west of Longmont. Sent from my iPhone Elena Holly Klaver Federally Certified Court Interpreter Conference Interpreter English <> Spanish 303 475 5189 Member: American Translators Association Colorado Translators

[cobirds] Mtn Bluebird in Highlands Ranch (Douglas Cnty)

Saw a lone male Mountain Bluebird this morning, perched on a marker post in the open space tract along Falcon Trail in my Eastridge neighborhood of Highlands Ranch in Douglas County. This is generally near the intersection of Colorado and University. I have only occasionally seen bluebirds in

[cobirds] Pygmy Nuthatch at Littleton, Arapahoe Co 10/29

A Pygmy Nuthatch was at Littleton Cemetery yesterday. The species is rare at Littleton, and in most of Arapahoe generally. I had two prior records from the cemetery, both in fall 2017, and two others from the S Prince Street corridor at St. Mary Church, also in 2017. That was a fall when the

Re: [cobirds] Mystery dead bird

Hi James! I agree with Nathan. In addition to the thin, serrated bill and bushy crest, note the clean white chin and white wing patches, which are all consistent marks for female Hooded Merganser. *The birds are happy, and so am I* *~Caleb Alons, Larimer County* -- You received this message

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Windsor Lake

This morning around 11:30, five Sandhill Cranes flew over Windsor Lake (Weld County) heading SE. They were low, easily seen without binoculars. Three continued SE and two broke off and headed back W/NW. Barbara Jones Windsor -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the