Re: [cobirds] What do bushtits eat when it's 3 degrees? (Larimer)—AND BOULDER

I have been getting a flock of bushtits, 12 of them, that are staying in my little garden most of the time. They occasionally go to the bushes and look for things, but I think they’ve cleaned those out and now go to the seed cake, seed column feeder and suet.        In the past, they’ve come to my

Re: [cobirds] SPOTTED TOWHEE (aberrant or variant plumage)

Wow, that chest is super weird, especially if you look closer at it and see the spots.Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 1, 2023, at 8:05 PM, 'David Laliberte' via Colorado Birds wrote:COMMENT: I thought that this Towhee is an interesting example of an "aberrant or variant

Re: [cobirds] Injured/sick Towhee, Arapahoe county

 Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 25, 2023, at 8:48 AM, Paula Hansley wrote:Glad that Greenwood helped.  Avian pox! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bird with it.PaulaOn Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 1:40 AM 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote:Thanks for everyone’s

Re: [cobirds] Injured/sick Towhee, Arapahoe county

Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 23, 2023, at 6:08 PM, Paula Hansley wrote:Call Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center— someone there might know.Paula On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 3:48 PM 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: I found this s

[cobirds] Crossbills, Teller county

I don’t have anything unusual to report other than the unusual numbers a birds I saw hiking in Mueller state park today. It might simply be unusual because I wasn’t expecting to see many birds today. I hiked on Outlook Ridge, a trail that starts near the visitor center. Right as I

Re: [cobirds] A word of caution on the Stearns Lake "Little Blue Heron"

When reading the Sibley description of foraging habits, he describes snowy egrets as running along in the water and being gregarious. The snowy egrets that I have on my pond are very slow and patient with some move another feet, but never running along the side of the pond.Do others see this

[cobirds] Why red winged black bird rare in Elbert county

I thought red wing blackbirds could be found just about anywhere Colorado other than elevations above 10,000 feet or so. Why are they considered wear when seen in Agate Colorado? Thanks. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are

Re: [cobirds] Birding at Crow Valley

Was there water in the creek?Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhoneOn May 20, 2023, at 1:51 PM, Jessie M wrote:Birding Crow Valley and the gravel wildlife scenic road back to Windsor, had some birds we were delighted to see this past Friday:Western Kingbird(s)Yellow Rump

[cobirds] Ross’s goose, Arapahoe county

There’s been a Ross’s goose two days in a row here at Columbine Lakes in unincorporated Arapahoe County, basically West Littleton. He seems to be hanging out with a couple of Canada geese. The pictures I put on eBird aren’t great but his bill and legs were a light pink, dark smile feature on

[cobirds] Parula /yellow throated warbler, Boulder

I went to the area described by Nathan and others on the Boulder Creek just east of 17th St. With some time and persistence and luck I saw the northern Parula and the yellow throated warbler, both with really excellent views people. People also noted how many other birds are in that area and

Re: [cobirds] New year birds - Douglas

I also had a lone tree Swallow stop by and check out the birdhouse they have used for the past few years. So glad to see him back!Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 7, 2023, at 5:11 PM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds wrote: We had new year birds in our Franktown patch

[cobirds] Addition to POSS fox sparrow ID help

The pair were within 100yards on the cement path upstream from Kingfisher bridge. Thanks Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] ??fox sparrow?? ID help Douglas county

I was taking a walk on the trail upstream from Kingfisher bridge at Chatfield reservoir when I saw two large sparrows working the grass along the trail. My mind jumped to hermit thrush us because they both look so red but they’re chests and abdomen‘s were heavily streaked. Their tail was

Re: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

Such amazing information!! I really appreciate everyone’s posting on the waxwings. ( I wanted to ask peoples opinion about the history of waxwing numbers in Colorado but was afraid I would just be referred to eBird to try to figure it out myself. ) I can’t believe the huge numbers that have been

[cobirds] Fwd: Bohemian/cedar waxwings, Arapahoe city

I forgot to mention that I was with Chris Koff at the time that I saw the Bohemian waxwings. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Deborah Carstensen > Date: January 27, 2023 at 3:19:49 PM MST > To: Cobirds > Subject: Bohemian/cedar waxwings,

[cobirds] Bohemian/cedar waxwings, Arapahoe city

There were just about 200 waxwings at Davies and Windemere by Ashbaugh Park. There currently are still waxwings in a tall Cottonwood on the east side of the street in the park but the large flock was on the west side of Windemere. They were going back-and-forth to an ornamental cherry (?) tree

[cobirds] Waxwings blues

I been in the right place But it must have been the wrong time… Credit: Dr John Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Bohemian waxwings, Jefferson county

There were several Bohemian waxwings, mixed in with cedar waxwings, hanging out at the top of tall cotton woods in the wheat Ridge Greenbelt area. I recognize them by their grayIsh abdomen, rusty under-tail coverts, and trill like high-pitched call. If you go to the main entrance, park in

Re: [cobirds] Article about bald eagles and Avian Flu in Colorado

I live in a complex with 3 ponds that are aerated and attract hundreds of geese in the winter, (fewer in the summer). My question to the DPW and avian flu hotline was regarding handling and disposing of geese. I didn’t receive much guidance other than to tell me to use gloves and be careful.      

Re: [cobirds] Northeast Reservoirs yesterday

Doesn’t seem all that there were 30 frozen snow geese? It would seem that they would’ve been able to flyway it any given time before freezing to death. The reason I ask is because I had a goose die on my pond that had symptoms that looked neurological in origin and I was concerned that it was

Re: [cobirds] Lake McIntosh 11/20

I’ll add red rocks to the list. I was walking the stairs for exercise the other day and was amazed that I was surrounded by solitaires. I had never heard so much singing, it was a fantastic addition to my exercise!Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 20, 2022, at 4:35 PM,

Re: [cobirds] Birders too close to a rare bird--Pella Crossing

I’m wondering if people are taking the time to educate people doing this. If done in a non-confrontational, friendly manner, peoples choices can be changed by a better understanding of how their behavior affects wildlife. Obviously it’s not always a good idea to do this, but I find it helpful

[cobirds] Sandhills cranes , Teller county

Are three small groups flew overi Mueller Park as I was hiking today. They were small flocks. So great to hear them! There were tons mountain chickadees and lots of pygmy nuthatches they’re on my height. Also ravens Conra downy woodpecker‘s and Canada Jay’s. It was so good to see them. They

[cobirds] Teller county, mountain birds

There is no rare birds in this report. I am simply reporting a moment of avian joy in Mueller state park, south west of Woodland Park. I was walking around a pond on the dragonfly trail (a children’s trail). It was early evening and initially no birds were heard. Five minutes into the

Re: [cobirds] a Williamson's Sapsuckers nest in Boulder County

My 2 cents worth: To me these marks look more like bear claw markings. I don’t think a mountain lion would dig in so deeply into the bark or make such a large hole to get to the young. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2022, at 5:39 PM, elena wrote: > > Cara

Re: [cobirds] Tricolored Heron in Larimer County

It might be a interest that, when I was birding in Galveston in April, they were reporting the most tri-colored herons they had seen in a long time. I don’t have account or anything but there were several people commenting on it while I was there. Perhaps more might come our way. Deb

[cobirds] Avian flu

Does anyone know if local birds, geese, etc. have picked up the bird flu? I’m not sure where I could get that kind of information. I am writing an article for my local community about it since keys are in heavy population here. Thanks Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone --

Re: [cobirds] Broad-tailed Hummingbirds + Plant observations - Arapahoe

I’m glad you’re fine with getting Hummers. 80% of my hummingbird plants are in pots so I restart every year. They love both the black and blue and purple salvia and the vermilionaire. They like the Pentstemon to once it starts to bloom. Like you, I mostly have one male and one female brought

Re: [cobirds] Joe Roller's Mother's Day Recommendations

I miss Joe’s humor and ability to tell a tale. We need to bring more humor and joy of birding back to Cobirds! Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2022, at 3:14 PM, David Suddjian wrote: > > What a fun post and awesome Joe-Phillips reshare! > > Go Phillips

Re: [cobirds] Re: Brown Pelican unhooked, Chatfield, Douglas

Incredible! Please thank her for us! Job well done. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2022, at 2:58 PM, rosanne juergens > wrote: > >  > Fantastic work by Tiffany Hansen! I guess this was after it had been seen at > Cherry Creek SP in the morning of the 16th.

[cobirds] FOS tree swallow , Arapahoe county

A tree swallow and it’s mate came to my nesting box 2 days ago and has returned today. I have never seen the tree swallows here this early! Thankfully I had just cleaned out the box earlier that day because a black capped chickadee was putting nesting materials in and I hadn’t taken out the

[cobirds] Flock of yellow-headed blackbirds drop mysteriously from sky in Mexico – video

Extraordinary video of yellow headed blackbird‘s crashing from the sky. In Mexico. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2022/feb/14/flock-of-yellow-headed-blackbirds-drop-mysteriously-from-sky-in-mexico-video?CMP=share_btn_link Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone --

Re: [cobirds] Surf Scoters & Long-tailed Duck

Where did you see these birds? Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 24, 2021, at 9:19 PM, Bill Schreitz wrote: > > This morning between 7:00 & 7:45 there were 3 Surf Scoters and a male > Long-tailed duck successfully feeding together at the north end of the dam. >

[cobirds] Merlin, Arapahoe county

I watched a Merlin devour a meal on the top of a telephone pole at Littleton Boulevard and Gallup Street in Littleton at 1:30. I was sitting at the Lost Coffee coffee shop and it was easy to see from there. The meal was a bird but I couldn’t tell what it had been. . Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe

[cobirds] Sand hill cranes, Arapahoe county

Had a flock of cranes fly over at 7pm traveling East. Unsure of numbers but had a nice balance of the whistles of youngsters. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post

[cobirds] Sandhill crane’s, Littleton

Let’s lock up about 80 Sand Hill cranes just flew over my house in Littleton and it’s flying South.  Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send

Re: [cobirds] Western Meadlowlarks - Front Range

This is not concerning meadowlarks. In the same vein,however, a friend of mine who lives in Aurora and has fed crows for years and years. Last year I was there in fall and they had a late flock of >30 grackles and blackbirds, in addition to her numerous crows. This year, she has had one

Re: [cobirds] Bird identification

I’m wondering if you could be a great blue heron. I think they could have that coloration distinction in different lighting or if the picture’s not great. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2021, at 8:31 AM, Kristen Davis wrote: > >  > Hi all! > > A friend of

Re: [cobirds] rehabber recommendation resource?

I give people the Wild Bird Rehab number: (303) 927-7348 Greenwood rehab/sanctuary: (303) 823-8455 There is the Pueblo raptor rehab, I don’t have their number. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2021, at 8:04 AM, Diana Beatty wrote: > >  > In the CFO and other

Re: [cobirds] Bird behavior in hail storm

Wow! What an amazing thing to see! I’ve always wondered how these types of birds survive hail. I know that hail can kill larger birds like the pelicans killed at a lake in Colorado. Does anyone remember that terrible hail storm that killed so many pelicans? Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county

Re: [cobirds] Re: Changing Common Names of birds; example, Steller’s Jay

Don’t forget the ringneck duck! How many times have we called it ring billed duck anyway? Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 21, 2021, at 12:10 PM, Susan Rosine wrote: > >  > And yet the Scrub Jay is now two Jays; one named for a state, the other named > after

[cobirds] Snowy egrets, Arapahoe county

I have three snowy egrets on my pond this afternoon, the first of the season for me. So beautiful to see them! This is the first day for me to have wood ducks on the pond as well. I have had wood ducks nesting every summer for the past 10 years but I don’t know if they’re going to find a good

Re: [cobirds] Vesper Sparrow, Larimer Cty.

You could bring him in, perhaps start him in a box with something warm to bring his temp up. If he perks up he could go in the cage. I think it’s supposed to be cold tomorrow night too. But if he perks up, acts normally and seems agitated in the cage, I would let him out when it warms up

Re: [cobirds] Snipe flock at Sawhill Ponds

Is a flock of snipes called snipers? Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2021, at 6:38 PM, Paula Hansley wrote: > > Spotted sandpiper is what I thought I typed! My new phone auto corrects way > too much. > > Paula > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Apr 14,

Re: [cobirds] FOS tree swallow Arapahoe county

dn't figure out what you really meant. I > did get Dave's tongue in cheek post. > Remember the Roadrunner 'plucking' it's feathers post years ago? That post > wasn't proofread either. > > Ira Sanders > >> On Sun, Apr 4, 2021, 2:22 PM 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colo

Re: [cobirds] FOS tree swallow Arapahoe county

their behavior a >>> while, and hear their vocalizations, clearly two species. You are lucky to >>> have both in your yard. >>> >>> Dave Leatherman >>> Fort Collins >>> >>> >>> >>> From: 'Deborah Carstense

[cobirds] FOS tree swallow Arapahoe county

I was surprised to see a tree swallow swoop in and fly around my swallow nest box. It seems early! Luckily, the boxes are cleaned out. I imagine it’ll be a while before he’s back. I’ve also been happy to see pushed his gathering nesting material from my garden! I’ve never had pushed it’s

Re: [cobirds] Sagebrush Sparrow, Douglas County ??

Oops, found the othe email with directions, thanks! Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2021, at 4:44 PM, Deborah Carstensen wrote: > > Could you remind us what that location is? Thanks. > > Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 27,

Re: [cobirds] Sagebrush Sparrow, Douglas County ??

Could you remind us what that location is? Thanks. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2021, at 3:26 PM, David & Mary Driscoll > wrote: > > Seen at same location, long enough for good obs. & a few photos. Found by > new birder Kaleb! > > Mary Driscoll >

[cobirds] Swainson’s Arapahoe county

I saw a pair of swainson’s hawks riding the currents up at C 470 and Broadway yesterday afternoon. Good to see them back! As an aside, I’ve had 3 pairs of hooded mergansers on my pond for the past 3 weeks. Wonderful to watch. It is common for them to be here in March followed closely by common

Re: [cobirds] Boulder White Goose ID

What are the attributes cause you to think it’s part Ross’s goose? Thanks for the thoughts on that. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2021, at 8:14 AM, DAVID J WALTMAN wrote: > >  > Yesterday, 24 March, I photographed an interesting white goose at Prince

Re: [cobirds] Mute Swan - Arapahoe

It is not uncommon for a mute swan to show up from the Polo club which is next-door to South platte park. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2020, at 3:32 PM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > >  > Paul Malinowski sent a photo of a Mute Swan that he

[cobirds] Re: Joe

I’ve forwarded this email for you, best wishes! Deb Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 29, 2020, at 12:05 AM, DEBORAH CARSTENSEN wrote: > > This is an email that Robin Biddle, who lives in England, asked me to post. > > Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county > Sent from

[cobirds] Fwd: Joe

This is an email that Robin Biddle, who lives in England, asked me to post. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Robin Biddle > Date: November 28, 2020 at 9:24:07 AM MST > To: Deb Carstensen > Subject: Joe > >  > Hi Deb > Rum owd times, as we

[cobirds] Thanks

I wanted to thank everyone for their help with my Ebert questions. It looks like I need to go to the website and that’s what I’ll do! Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Photos to eBird

I’m trying to download a photo of a snowy egret this morning to Iberg. Directions say to click on manage media but that doesn’t come up on my iPhone. How do I put a photo on? Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [cobirds] Pinyon Jays in uncommon places?

Hmmm, And I’ve had several visits from what I called a Woodhouse jay in Littleton and I’ve not seen them here before. Deb Carstensen Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:59 AM, Diana Beatty wrote: > >  > I have noticed a lot of reports the past few weeks of Pinyon Jays outside of >

Re: [cobirds] Lake County Bird ID

The first bird looks like a house rent me. The second bird is really interesting and I don’t know what it is. That heavily forked tail is very intriguing! Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2020, at 9:46 PM, julieama...@gmail.com > wrote: > > Good evening! >

[cobirds] Re: Poorwills, Douglas county

Poorwills Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2020, at 5:27 AM, DEBORAH CARSTENSEN wrote: > > A friend of mine and I went to watch the Perseid meteor shower at Daniels > Park early in the morning on Thursday. Like 1 am early. There were at least 3 > poorwills calling. So nice. We were at a

[cobirds] Poorwills, Douglas county

A friend of mine and I went to watch the Perseid meteor shower at Daniels Park early in the morning on Thursday. Like 1 am early. There were at least 3 poorwills calling. So nice. We were at a parking area at: 11700 Grig’s rd, Highlands Ranch Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county. Sent from my

Re: [cobirds] Question about a Hummer

I don’t know but I wonder if he drank old nectar somewhere that has caused him to get a thrush like infection in his esophagus. This can lead to death in hummers. What finally happened to the bird? Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2020, at 3:48 PM, Beth Payne

Re: [cobirds] Help with possible bird ID

Perhaps a juvenile hawk or great horned owl. If you look up the juvenile great horned owl’s call, that might fit. You can probably tell a juvenile great horned owl from a hawk so if you can find other juvenile calls. Good luck! Deb Carstensen Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2020, at 5:47

[cobirds] Red headed woodpecker, Weld County

This is from the Crow Valley Campground a Pawnee national grasslands. I didn’t find the prothonotary warbler today. Bullocks orioles : 3 Red headed woodpecker: 1 (lifer first me) Blue grosbeak: 2 Western wood pewee:2 Western kingbirds; 6 Yellow warbler : 2 Western meadowlarks:6 Brown headed

[cobirds] Prothonotary warbler, Weld county

There was a prothonotary warbler in some willows near the campground in Crow Valley. It was working some willows directly south of camping spot 9 It was in the willows near the Barbed wire fence and the bench. There is no water at the campground in the creek at all (there’s

Re: [cobirds] Advocating for the birds - any county, CO

Great work!!! Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2020, at 5:15 PM, Donna Stumpp wrote: > >  > I am so excited to share some good news on the dam-mowing front! I talked > with one of the rangers at Standley Lake today (I have volunteered there for > a long time

Re: [cobirds] Ash throated or Say's phoebe??

I’d vote for say’s phoebe. The and is darker, a ruddy orange. The ash throated has more of a crest. If you can see his tail, it is a much darker brown. Hope you get a good I.D. for your bird! Sent from my iPhone > On May 18, 2020, at 11:27 PM, Marcia Wade - Lafayette, Boulder County >

Re: [cobirds] Odd Western Tanager, Windsor, Larimer Co.

I’m wondering if it’s a partially leucistic western tanager. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2020, at 2:36 PM, Larry Griffin wrote: > > Hi, > > I've had numerous Western Tanagers (at least a dozen) passing through the > yard today. They were my FOS and a

[cobirds] Lark Speros, Douglas county

There were Lark sparrow‘s at the Kingfisher Ridge parking lot last evening. They are so beautiful and are a joy to see. Speaking of being a joy to see, how long does it take before the fine line is crossed from feeling joyous to feeling “I’m over it” for the following birds: yellow rumped

[cobirds] Catbirds Jefferson county

Catbirds were back at Chatfield as well, both heard and seen. (Upstream from Kingfisher bridge). Otherwise, the usual subjects-yellow warblers, yellow rumped warblers, yellow breasted chats singing out in the open and easy to see, house wrens galore, spotted towhees-tons, broadtail hummingbirds

[cobirds] Painted redstart really American.

Scott Summers you checked out the painted redstart in Chatfield reservoir and it really was an American redstart. I also saw a picture of an American redstart on Facebook last night from Chatfield so I’m sure that’s what it was. Thanks for all the non-judge mental and supportive

[cobirds] Yellow warblers Douglas county

What a beautiful walk today (actually Wednesday) in Chatfield State Park, south of King Fisher bridge and east of S. Platte River. The predominant birds were yellow warblers, spotted towhees, broad tailed hummingbirds and house wrens. I saw only 4 yellow rumped warblers. There were white

[cobirds] ???painted redstart Arapahoe county

I saw a bird today on the trail upstream 1/2 mile from the Kingfisher bridge east of the Platte River at Chatfield reservoir. I have an absolutely horrible video that shows the white edge tails and white on the wing. He had a bright orange chest and abdomen. I also had tried to take a

[cobirds] Black crowned herons, Arapahoe county

A flock of 6 black crowned night herons flew over last night around 8:30. I’ve never seen a flock of them before! Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

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

This seemed to be true last spring when I went to Walden Ponds. I didn’t see near the number of ducks or water fowl that I had in the past, they were practically empty. Did this change as the season went on? Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe County Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 8:14 AM,

Re: [cobirds] Determined nesting goose, Boulder

Canada geese are nothing if not great parents! DebCarstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 17, 2020, at 3:07 PM, Richard Pautsch wrote: > >  > This diligent mother was on her nest on a little island in the Boulder kids' > fishing pond after the previous snowfall, and sat

[cobirds] Tree swallows, Arapahoe county

FOS tree swallows here checking out my bird houses. So great to see them back, twittering, singing, discussing which ones will get to use the box and swooping through the skies. Yay! Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] 99 TVs heading into Longmont, Boulder County

Because they don’t want us reporting rare bird sitings anymore!  Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2020, at 2:12 AM, Ira Sanders wrote: > >  > Boy am I out of it. Why is Todd writing about 99 Sony/LG LED'S?? > Ira Sanders > >> On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

In response to your suggestion to suspend this bird list, I would ask that we please keep it going! I see birds at my home that I like to report and I like to see other peoples reports of birds coming in even if it’s in your backyard. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On

[cobirds] Sandhill cranes Arapahoe county

Two flocks of sandhill cranes were just circling over my area which is near the Bowles and Platte Canyon intersection. One flock had more than 200 and the other flock had over 100cranes in it. They are flying west/ Northwest Yay!! Deb Carstensen, Unincorporated Arapahoe County Sent from my

Re: [cobirds] Osprey etc. at Lagerman - Boulder Cnty

I thought I saw an osprey on the osprey tower at South Platte park on 3/21. I only had my binoculars and didn’t feel completely sure about it and thought it might be a bit early for one to be there. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Chip Clouse

[cobirds] Cormorant, Arapahoe county

I have a double crested cormorant on the upper pond of Columbine lakes townhomes. The crests were easily seen. I can’t remember ever having cormorants this early! I’ve also been having 9 hooded mergansers for a week on the upper pond. 1 male and the rest females! Quite the harem. I had to

Re: [cobirds] Re: So Many Gulls - Centennial (Arapahoe)

I’ve seen amazing numbers of gulls flying north to south near Littleton, Platte Canyon and Bowles, at sunset. Going to Chatfield? South Platte reservoir? Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2020, at 8:57 AM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > >  > Hi

Re: [cobirds] Bird I.D.? Arapahoe county

my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2019, at 11:37 AM, Rachel Kolokoff Hopper > wrote: > > Maybe Blue Grosbeak? > -- > Rachel Hopper > rkhphotography.net > r-hop...@comcast.net > Ft. Collins, CO > > On Nov 3, 2019, at 11:22 AM, 'Deborah Carsten

Re: [cobirds] Binoculars tune-up

I had heard that Kathy reopened the store. Don’t know place or name Deb Carstensen, Arapaho county Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2019, at 7:33 AM, Chuck Aid wrote: > > Hey, guys! > > Since we lost Kathy at S Optika, does anyone know of a place in the metro > area that does

[cobirds] Woodcock bd snipe Arapahoe county

While birding at South platte park, a bird that had been identified as a snipe by another Birder was watched. He had the exact gate of the Woodcock with His rump obbing up-and-down continuously. He was going using his beak probe the soil. Do snipes also have this type of walking behavior?

[cobirds] Cedar Waxwings , Arapaho county

For anyone who wants to get their waxwings on, I know a good place to look. There is a tree that is currently heavily laden with red berries that robins and waxwings love. The tree is on West Ponds Circle 1/4 mile west of Platte Canyon Dr on the south side of the road opposite the

[cobirds] Lesser, goldfinch,Arapaho county

I have been enjoying lesser goldfinch coming to my feeder, they rarely used my feeders in the past. They tend to hang out in my cosmos on my patio. Yesterday I saw one of them exhibiting begging behavior and , although I know they nest late in the season, I was so surprised to see this behavior

[cobirds] Hooded warbler Arapaho county

Hooded warbler was seen in the thickets across the stream at 39.577202, -104.982320. It is off the gravel trail that goes from Mineral to the west on Lee Gulch trail. About 50 yards in there is a dead tree with a limb that comes straight out then goes straight up at a 90 degree angle. Birders

[cobirds] Nuthatch behavior, Boulder county

I sat in a forest west of Nederland for four hours today as I played the fiddle for families walking through an “enchanted forest “. It was a fundraiser for a Nederland ecology/nature center that is going to be built there. I enjoyed the wildlife and bemoaned the fact that I hadn’t brought

[cobirds] Gracklepalooza, Arapahoe county

Yesterday, around nine in the morning, more than 50 grackles took over the joint for about 15 minutes and then swooped out. It was very dramatic and noisy! I’m down to one hummingbird here which I think is the Calliope female or youngster. I still have more than a hundred cormorants

Re: [cobirds] Re: Hawk Identification help please

I would vote for the juvenile goshawk! Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 11, 2019, at 8:59 PM, Diana Beatty wrote: > > Mississippi Kites to my knowledge are unlikely to take a dove as prey; > they're not drastically larger than one to begin with, and they commonly

Re: [cobirds] Ani is upstream, not downstream

Can anyone tell myself and Dale Peterson where the westerly creek bridge is? Help a poor birder! Deb Carstensen Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2019, at 3:22 PM, David Ely wrote: > > 3:19 Ani is on south side in thicket 5-8 ft. Upstream from Westerly Creek > Bridge. Across from all the

[cobirds] Three toed woodpecker, Boulder (?) county

I saw a three toed woodpecker at Pawnee campground at Brainard lake last evening at about 8pm. He was at campsite 31. Post late because I didn’t have WiFi until now. I was disappointed that I didn’t see any Canada jays or Clark’s nutcrackers. I did hear hermit thrushes, saw crossbills

Re: [cobirds] Quail Order ID Help

I would guess bobwhite as well. There are farms that raise them as game birds and they escape on occasion. Deb Carstensen, Littleton PS The only bobwhite I have ever seen was roaming the driveway at the entrance of Swedish Hospital. It took some effort to catch him and then we took him to

Fwd: [cobirds] Swainsons, Crow valley, Pawnee grasslands

Two feruginous hawks and a red tailed hawk on a nest. DebCarstensen Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds" > Date: May 22, 2019 at 12:10:33 PM MDT > To: Cobirds > Subject: [cobirds] Swainson

[cobirds] Swainsons, Crow valley, Pawnee grasslands

Thanks to Bill and Ruth, sorry I have forgotten last name, I was able to enjoy a kettle of 36 or more Swainsons hawk. There might of been another type of Hawk but Swainsons was the only one identified . It was at nightfall and they flew under the clouds on their way north. It was beautiful!

Re: [cobirds] El Paso county Bird ID assistance request

Yikes, that beak looks really thick for a yellow throat,,,I’ll look forward to reading the wisdom of others... Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2019, at 9:56 PM, kickback wrote: > > I saw this bird today at Fountain Creek Nature Center. I think it is a female

[cobirds] White fronted, Arapahoe county

I have a nice pair of white from dickies in a mixture of cackling /Richardson’s geese this morning. I don’t remember ever having a pair here before, usually just one. They both seem to be first year birds to me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Re: ID help requested - Spatula hybrid - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)

I’ve never seen a cinnamon teal with a crescent on its face. I would go towards blue winged teal. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2019, at 9:09 PM, joe.kippe...@gmail.com wrote: > > I agree with Michael... > The red eye also leads me to think that Cinnamon Teal is in the mix > somewhere.

Re: [cobirds] Advice for an early June visitor?

Here are some ideas: Bear creek in Evergreen- dipper North entrance of White Ranch- Lazuli Bunting Various warblers Roxborough park- golden eagle, prairie falcon Black headed grosbeak, blue gray gnatcatchers I was just adding in some close areas. Pawnee national grasslands are

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