[cobirds] Hurricane Hilary rarity potential

2023-08-19 Thread Ben S
Hey all, Hurricane Hilary is supposed to hit southern California on Monday, bringing a tropical storm to southern California and massive rainfall to the southwestern region. First, I want to say I wish the best for the people in the region impacted. It is supposed to significantly impact weat

[cobirds] Red-shouldered Hawk Kit Carson

2022-09-14 Thread Ben S
Hi all, I went to Flagler SWA this morning and had an immature Red-shouldered Hawk below the dam. I was able to get a decent view and photo before it flew off. Given the two (possibly three?) immature Red-shouldered Hawks still at Jumbo, the sighting in Yuma county a few days ago, and this sigh

[cobirds] RB Robin present today?

2022-01-21 Thread Ben S
Hello all, I was planning on going for the Rufous-backed Robin in Montezuma County today, however, I am not seeing any reports from ebird this morning yet. Has anyone went today and missed it yet? Thanks, Ben Sampson, Boulder, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Re: Mexican, Mallard, Mottled?

2022-01-16 Thread Ben S
Hello Sally, Looking at the birds dark brown plumage throughout the torso, lack of any green on the head, and other features. Most Mexican Ducks in the US have hybrid genes, however this one looks closer to the pure Mexican Duck side of the spectrum to me. Ben Sampson Boulder, CO On Sunday, J

[cobirds] Nebraska/Indiana Common Crane

2021-03-23 Thread Ben S
Hello all, A Common Crane was seen by several people outside of Kearney, Nebraska on the 20th and 21st (a couple people reported 2!). It may be the same bird that was seen Indiana a couple of weeks ago. I was hesitant to post, I know we don't want posts about birds outside of Colorado unless the

[cobirds] Re: Birding Oklahoma

2020-12-26 Thread Ben S
Hello John, Keep in mind I've only spend a couple days birding in OK. Sooner Lake on the west side of the lake is one of the most relaible. It is where I got my Smith's Longspurs. They tend to stay in the grass though, so not easy to see at first. LeConte's Sparrows are there as well, usually i

[cobirds] Re: Crowley County

2020-12-03 Thread Ben S
Sorry, forgot to sign off Ben Sampson Boulder, CO On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 1:53:39 PM UTC-7 Ben S wrote: > New York Times has a interactive chart and map of Colorado counties and > their cases, recent cases, and cases per capita. See at: > https://www.nytimes.com/interactiv

[cobirds] Re: Crowley County

2020-12-03 Thread Ben S
New York Times has a interactive chart and map of Colorado counties and their cases, recent cases, and cases per capita. See at: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/colorado-coronavirus-cases.html. Looks like Crowley County is the top, and Logan, Lincoln, Fremont, and Adams county are t

[cobirds] Re: Lagerman Res Closed (Boulder)

2020-10-18 Thread Ben S
According to Boulder County Parks and Open Space, it and Pella Crossing and Heil Valley Ranch are closed for the time being due to the quickly growing Calwood Fire. Hopefully the cool foggy weather today may help slow the fire and we can enjoy the birds of Lagerman again soon. https://www.bould

[cobirds] Re: Boulder Reservoir closure

2020-09-02 Thread Ben S
Hi Joyce, The sparrow doesn't appear to have been seen since the 31st in the morning. Personally, I've tried four times, but I guess now this is a nail in the coffin of this continueing rarity, which is unfortunate. The sparrow area appears to be closed because it's near the shore, however, Boul

[cobirds] Re: Prewitt Reservoir on 8/26/2020 (Washington)

2020-08-27 Thread Ben S
Thank you for the update on Prewitt, Dave! Along with the Buff-breasted at Jackson, this makes three Buff-breasted so far! Add in Pablo Quezada's Ruddy Turnstone at Jackson and the Short-billed Dowitcher found by Luke Pheneger, the Bushongs, and David Dowell at Prewitt, it looks like it will be

[cobirds] Re: Big Lake Day

2020-08-09 Thread Ben S
Hi Gary, I don't know if you are trying for a big day type of thing but I think hitting the trees around the picnic shelter at the smoky hill area would be worth it for Townsend's Warbler and maybe other warblers (Orange-crowned, possibly eastern ones). I don't know if the picnic area at 12 mil

[cobirds] GRSP

2020-06-23 Thread Ben S
Hi Gary. I had one along the Railroad Bed Trail (the gated off road south of the the gun range) about 1/4 mile from the gun range. I had several others along Windmill Creek Loop Trail, also where I heard Dickcissel around (39.611966,-104.835224). This is the first time I've had them at at Cherr

Re: [cobirds] Hooded Merganser breeding in Colorado / Jeffco (I think)

2020-06-02 Thread Ben S
In May 2019, I also had a female Hooded Merganser at South Platte Park with chicks. Interesting stuff Ben Sampson Centennial CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[cobirds] North Parula Quincy Reservoir (Arapahoe County)

2020-06-02 Thread Ben S
Hi all - Just had a gorgeous male Northern Parula feeding in cottonwoods along NE shore of quincy reservoir in auroura. Coordinates 39.633697,-104.772536. Appeared to be moving along shore to SE. Currently attempting to refind to get photo. Ben Sampson Centennial CO -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Scarlet Tanager, w. Buckhorn & deer creek canyon hotspot

2020-05-31 Thread Ben S
Thank you for posting! Truelly amazing find and amazing bird! Due to the placement of a patches of yellow plumage, it looks like it could potentially the same bird seen a few days ago at Harriman Lake. Either way, great find. Interestingly, I drove by this location early this morning and noted t

[cobirds] Re: Question: Mexican Duck May 9 Weld Co

2020-05-19 Thread Ben S
Yeah, I don't see any recent reports from Stewart's Pond. I personally don't feel comfortable birding that hotspot either because it is only viewable from the county road and there is a residence directly between the county road and the pond. If you were hoping to see a Mexican Duck, one was re

[cobirds] Fwd: [ACC] Hunting/Fishing license required to enter SWAs starting July 1

2020-05-04 Thread Ben S
Are you permitted to buy the fishing liscence sinply as a pass into SWAs even if you do not fish? My instict is yes but I want to check. Ben Sampson, Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Re: American Bittern

2020-04-22 Thread Ben S
Hello, Mesa Reservoir in Boulder had an American Bittern a couple weeks ago. To my knowledge, it is probably still there. Saw it around sunset. Ben Sampson, Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Re: Suspending the rare bird alert ?

2020-04-02 Thread Ben S
I agree, As birding locally is still uncontested as being allowed and safe, RBA can be used to see local birds in the area. Restricting info rarely makes a situation better. Ben Sampson Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" g

Re: [cobirds] Re: Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order

2020-03-29 Thread Ben S
Hello, respectfully, my interpretation is traveling to a different region of Colorado is completely allowed, granted it is by oneself and you keep distance between anyone you encounter. Obviously, out of state birding is risky and not recommended at this point. States are considering border clos

[cobirds] Sapsucker holes, Sterne Park (Arapahoe county)

2020-01-07 Thread Ben S
Hi all- Birded Sterne Park hoping for perhaps Wood Duck to add to my year list (no luck). However, the park has several Austrian Pines, and they were covered in sap wells. Due to the size, amount, and spacing, it is the unmistakable work of a sapsucker. I think it being the metro area in winter

[cobirds] Yellow billed Loon continues Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)

2019-11-14 Thread Ben S
Hi all - The Yellow billed Loon continues not far off Lake Loop. Swimming closely with a Common Loon. Great comparison. Ruby crowned Kinglet here also. Ben Sampson Centennial, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscrib

[cobirds] Re: Sharing: Some Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Lifer Photos

2019-11-13 Thread Ben S
Thank you for sharing these photos! I am planning a roadtrip down there in about a month. Many of the several lifers I plan to get to quite common. Green Jays, Long-billed Thrasher, Black-crested Titmouse, Plain Chachalaca, Least Grebe, Buff-breasted Hummingbirds, Altamira Oriole, Ringed and Gre

[cobirds] Likely Yellow-billed Loon, Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)

2019-11-08 Thread Ben S
Hi all, This afternoon around 4 PM, I saw a Mew Gull and possible Yellow-billed Loon from Cherry Creek's Lake Loop. The Mew Gull was swimming about halfway between the east shades and lake loop. It was at least a fourth mile from where I was standing, hence the quality of the photo. It was a sm

Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?

2019-11-05 Thread Ben S
I went up to Laramie today to try for the Red-flanked Bluetail around 1 pm. No luck. While driving through the spot it was reported, I saw a couple of birders. Asked them if they had any luck, they hadn't. I went to look for a good parking spot. No luck on that. I am driving back through and I s

[cobirds] American Redstarts at Audubon Discovery Center (Jefferson)

2019-07-05 Thread Ben S
I also had the pleasure to see this species at Chatfield a few days ago, along with Least Flycatcher and Red eyed Vireo (heard). Interestingly, even though South Platte Park is directly north and fairly similar habitat along the South Platte, I've never seen these local Chatfield species in Sout

[cobirds] Re: Yellow-rumped (hybrid?) ID help please (Boulder county)

2019-05-22 Thread Ben S
Yeah, looks good for an integrade/hybrid individual. White on the edges of yellow on throat. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send a

[cobirds] Petition to protect Gunnison sage-grouse habitat

2019-05-13 Thread Ben S
Signed! Thank you! Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, sen

[cobirds] Hooded Merganser chicks South Platte Park (Arapahoe county)

2019-05-10 Thread Ben S
Hi all- Certainly nothing rare but a nice suprise today was a female Hooded Merganser with three chicks today on the river in the Northern Wildlife area of South Platte Park. This species appears to be a bit of an unusual nester in Colorado, and apparently has not been known to nest in the park

[cobirds] Migrants Cherry Creek SP (likely Field Sparrow) (Arapahoe)

2019-05-08 Thread Ben S
Hi all- Currently at Lake Loop of Cherry Creek State Park. Just had a flock of dozens of Chipping Sparrows with several Brewer's Sparrows along the road. Had a likely Field Sparrow, slightly larger than Chipping, similar torso coloration, mostly light grey "blank-looking" face with orange crown

[cobirds] Possible White-Winged Dove -- South Platte Park, Arapahoe County

2019-02-16 Thread Ben S
Hi all - While walking into the nature center at South Platte Park for the Winter Waterfowl Census, I noticed a dove fly over. I saw it only from the underside and briefly, nowhere near enough time to get a photo. I noticed it was not large (some Collared Doves get pretty big), it had a white ti

[cobirds] Re: Magpie Musings & Questions - Denver / Arapahoe

2019-01-28 Thread Ben S
Hi Jared and all. I also notice magpies relatively absent from central Denver. Currently, I go to college at Auraria Campus (next to downtown) going on my second semester. There are some open areas and some nice trees. During migration I've had some nice migrants like Clay-colored Sparrow, Lar

[cobirds] Mexican Duck marina at Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe county(

2019-01-14 Thread Ben S
Hi all - Mexican Duck male being seen just now at marina at CCSP. Appears to be pure, not Mallard hybrid. Olive bill, dark torso contrasts with head. Writing from my phone, so I will upload pictures when I get home. Ben Sampson, Centennial CO -- You received this message because you are subs

[cobirds] Re: Barnacle, Pink-footed Goose Milavec Reservoir (+Pacific subspecies Cackling Goose??)

2019-01-06 Thread Ben S
Hi all - Steven Mlodinow discovered an Aleutian Cackling Goose at Melavec earlier today. I believe the dark Cackling Goose I saw was the same bird. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe f

[cobirds] Hawk sp (possible Harris's?) Big Stratton Reservoir, Colorado Springs

2018-12-17 Thread Ben S
Hi all, First to be clear, I DID NOT see this bird. Someone had seen this hawk and posted it on the Colorado Field Ornithologists Facebook page, asking for the ID. I happened to see the post and thought it looked possibly like a Harris's Hawk. They had seen it at Big Stratton Reservoir, in Col

[cobirds] Re: Denver CBC - 15 Dec some highlights :-)

2018-12-16 Thread Ben S
Where did area 19 have their Golden-crowned Sparrow? Is it chase-able? Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsu

[cobirds] Re: PF Goose update, Weld

2018-12-12 Thread Ben S
The bird was seen this morning, but it flew off around 8:30 AM. It may still be worth trying for, though. Ben Sampson Centennial , CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails f

[cobirds] Re: PF Goose update, Weld

2018-12-12 Thread Ben S
Pink-footed Goose was present along ice edge w/ Cackling Geese on lake closest to CR 7. The bird was resting w/ its head tucked in most of the time, but it swam and walked around, revealing its namesake legs, before flying off. Torso colored like Cackling, but browner, with white stripe on edge

[cobirds] Re: Arapahoe Co: Brown Thrasher—Cherry Creek SP

2018-12-10 Thread Ben S
When was the Black-and-White Warbler seen? Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[cobirds] Re: El Paso Screech-owl

2018-12-10 Thread Ben S
I find it interesting it would give such a response to Eastern Screech Owl. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Re: Mystery Aurora Goose

2018-12-09 Thread Ben S
Thank you, good to know! Ben Sampson, Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this gr

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, Red-necked Grebe @ Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe county)

2018-11-09 Thread Ben S
Hi all - A Red-necked Grebe was present with many Western Grebes in the middle of Cherry Creek Reservoir. Also, a female Long-tailed Duck was in with a flock of Common Goldeneyes near Lake Loop. It flew off to Pelican Point. Also of note was a continueing late Blue-winged Teal at Prairie Loop,

[cobirds] Re: Musings on Tyrants (no new sightings)

2018-11-04 Thread Ben S
With how much the Fork-tailed Flycatched moved around (n. Larimer County to Casper, Casper to Boulder County), I'm keeping my eyes open. The bird must have flown very fast. The spot in Casper he was seen is about 200 miles from Lafeyette, and it traveled there in three weeks. Therefore, I say he

[cobirds] Standley Lake 10/23

2018-10-23 Thread Ben S
I dipped on the Fork-tailed Flycatcher this morning. Between all of 111th street from Prince Lake to Erie Pkwy being closed and all the construction along Carbonate Lane, I missed it. I stopped by the north side of Standley Lake on my way home. I got my first Cackling Geese, Canvasback, and Rin

[cobirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher Parking Directions?

2018-10-22 Thread Ben S
Hi all- I am going to try for the Fork-tailed Flycatcher at Prince Lake 2 tomorrow. Where would I park? Thanks, Ben Sampson, Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[cobirds] Tropical Kingbird NOT PRESENT

2018-10-14 Thread Ben S
Hi all - just went to the area west of South Platte Resivoir to try for another look at the Tropical Kingbird. No luck. The bird moved around a lot so I could have missed it. Fifteen Horned Larks and a late Blue-gray Gnatcatcher patted my dissapointment. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You rec

[cobirds] JeffCo: Tropical Kingbird—South Platte Reservoir

2018-10-06 Thread Ben S
The Tropical Kingbird was present at both about 8:30 and 11:30. It moved around a lot in about a two hundred foot radius weat of South Platte res. A very beautiful bird and a lifer. Also, I am pretty sure I found a Mexican Duck x Mallard at southern end or Eaglewatch lake in South Platte Park.

[cobirds] Sanderling - Cherry Creek SP

2018-10-05 Thread Ben S
Hi all - I found a SANDERLING at about 3 PM at the NW corner of the reservoir at Cherry Creek SP. It will be posted on ebird w photos by tonight. It's at marina in the muddy area where the shore meets the edge of the dam. Also of note was an American Pipit (on the dam shore), Hooded Merganser (f

[cobirds] Re: Suspected Cooper's Hawk - Larimer Co.

2018-10-04 Thread Ben S
Hi - Yes, I agree on Cooper's Hawk. The bird shows pale cheeks, revealing a "capped" appearance, not a "hooded" appearance like in Sharp-Shinned. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe fro

[cobirds] Cherry Creek Res--Black-bellied Plovers

2018-09-29 Thread Ben S
Hi - I saw the two Black Bellied Plovera at prairie loop just a couple hours later. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Re: Fork-tailed Flycatcher Photos

2018-09-18 Thread Ben S
Amazing find! Apparently they are still rare on the east coast, but have them every fall or so somewhere there. Could this bird have been blown by Hurricane Florence? Ben Sampson Centennial, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group

[cobirds] 12 Northern Harrier or Mississippi Kite flyovers Cherry Creek SP.

2018-09-08 Thread Ben S
Hi all - went to Cherry Creek State Park. Highlights were the continueing immature Mew Gull at the marina, teal/shoveler quadfecta at the bird observation platform, and a Pectoral Sandpiper also at the observation platform. A good day for Barn Swallows, also. In all, I estimate 150, and that is

[cobirds] Re: Black-eared Bushtit, Arapahoe

2018-08-15 Thread Ben S
So basically it sounds like the few Black-eareds we have this far north are immature males. Would that suggest some Black-eared genes? Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Black-eared Bushtit, Arapahoe

2018-08-14 Thread Ben S
Hi all - This evening, a group of about 8 bushtits were feeding at once on suet in my yard. I was suprised to see a Black-eared form, my first ever. Unfortunately, I was unable to get a photo. Hopefully he will come back with the rest of the Bushtits. How regular is this in Colorado? Ben Samps

[cobirds] Re: FYI: Caifornia Condor Near Our WY Border

2018-07-09 Thread Ben S
> > What factors determine whether a vagrant condor is "countable"? > Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsu

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler Friday, May 25

2018-05-24 Thread Ben S
Is anyone planning on staking out the Golden-crowned Warbler tomorrow and is willing to carpool? Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[cobirds] My Yard: Spring Arrivals Common Grackle and House Wren

2018-03-26 Thread Ben S
Hi all - Saturday, the 24th, I went into my front yard to hear a Common Grackle calling perched in my acacia tree. In May, we will be tired of them, but for now, they are exciting. This morning, I heard a House Wren singing and breifly saw it in my lilac bushes. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO --

[cobirds] Re: Eastern Phoebe at Lee Gulch, littleton, Arapahoe

2018-03-01 Thread Ben S
I saw an Eastern Phoebe along the South Platte near Lee Gulch in December of 2016. Not far from Chatfield, either. Interesting. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[cobirds] Re: West Centennial Gull Movement (Arapahoe)

2018-02-23 Thread Ben S
I also saw hundreds of gulls (150+) around 5:10 PM this evening flying over near Belleview and Dayton (near NE Cherry Creek SP). Same flock? Ben Sampson Centennial, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Re: West Centennial Gull Movement (Arapahoe)

2018-02-23 Thread Ben S
I also saw hundreds of gulls (150+) around 5:10 PM flying over near Belleview and Dayton (near NE Cherry Creek SP). Same flock? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[cobirds] Re: Barnacle Goose (no sighting)

2018-01-16 Thread Ben S
While at that, how about White Wagtail? Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To po

Re: [cobirds] Anyone seen the Harris's hawk lately?

2018-01-06 Thread Ben S
Also keep an eye out in South Platte Park. Today I got a possible Krider's Red-tail at the C470 area of the park. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Re: YB Loon still at S Platt Res , Arapahoe

2018-01-06 Thread Ben S
Got great views of him on the south-central part of the res around 8 AM! In other news, I got a female Barrow's Goldeneye along the platte river, and 20 Greater Scaups, as well as a *potential Krider's Red-tailed Hawk* on a power pole near Ladybug Lake. I didn't get any pictures, but I would en

[cobirds] Re: Tønnessen's next?

2017-12-28 Thread Ben S
I'm willing to bet Cactus Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Black-crested Titmouse, Common/King Eider (several inland records in midwest + Canadian plains), Barnacle Goose (1 record each in AR, TX, and NM), Heerman's Gull, Black-tailed Gull, White Wagtail, Great Gray Owl (4+ records in N. Utah), Black-

[cobirds] Louviers(Douglas) CBC

2017-12-27 Thread Ben S
I'm interested! Ben Sampson CENTENNIAL CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send e

[cobirds] Black-crested Titmouse New Mexico 1st record

2017-12-24 Thread Ben S
Hi all, I was looking through the ebird rarity photos and found out New Mexico apparently has its first Black-crested Titmouse in Clovis, these last couple weeks. With the recent Red-breasted Sapsucker (which I hope to go see!), I was wondering if New Mexico's record for this species could mean

[cobirds] Larus spuh. ID help CCSP today

2017-12-17 Thread Ben S
Hi all- Birded the west shades and marina of CCSP today. Got a continueing Pacific Loon (swimming off near Pelican point), as well as a late pelican and two Thayer's (Iceland) Gulls. I also got this confusing gull. The wingtips have extensive unbroken black on them. The mantle (slightly darker t

[cobirds] Re: Seeking Anyone Interested In Bonny And Crook CBCs On December 22nd and 23rd

2017-11-21 Thread Ben S
I would like to do one or the other. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Re: Steller's Jay - Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens (Arapahoe)

2017-11-20 Thread Ben S
Darn! Steller's Jays seem to have shown up everywhere in the county except my yard this fall. Everyone send them my way! Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[cobirds] Re: New Yard Bird (Song Sparrow) - Centennial, CO (Arapahoe)

2017-11-06 Thread Ben S
Perhaps Song Sparrows are more regular in my yard because my house in next to a creek. However, I had a months long gap this summer where I didn't have any. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[cobirds] West Arapahoe. Co Birding

2017-10-30 Thread Ben S
Golden-crowned Kinglet is a nice find for Arapahoe county! Once I think last February I walked down Lee Gulch trail trying to stake out the species for the county, but failed. Curtis Park has many conifers. I am trying to recall any areas in Arapahoe county with extensive planted conifers. Littl

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - Arapahoe County

2017-10-24 Thread Ben S
Hi all - I was in my backyard (Centennial, Arapahoe County) about 15 minutes ago and was greeted by the distinctive rattling, grunting calls of *Sandhill Cranes*. At first I couldn't see them but soon I saw 65 of them flying south probably hundreds of feet up. Nice species for my yard! Other pr

[cobirds] Jaegar sp. Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe county)

2017-10-14 Thread Ben S
Hi all - Went to Cherry Creek Res around 10 AM today. Unfortunatly I didn't see the Red-necked Grebe, although I didn't see the post about until I got home. Jaegar was swimming on res near flock of gulls off Lake Loop, seen from Pelican Pt. Suprisingly, gulls were the ones who attacked it. I mov

[cobirds] Pygmy Nuthatch Centennial (Arapahoe County)

2017-10-07 Thread Ben S
I want to also add I also heard an Int. West White-breasted Nuthatch and also a Red-breasted Nuthatch, completing the Nuthatch trifecta. Ben Sampson CENTENNIAL, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[cobirds] Pygmy Nuthatch Centennial (Arapahoe County)

2017-10-07 Thread Ben S
Hi all- Had six or seven Pygmy Nuthatches in my yard just 10 to 20 minutes ago. Well, technically never in my yard. They flew over me and into nearby tree. I got a recording of them and will post it on ebird. The group of Pygmy Nuthatches then flew down by the stream next to my house and disappe

[cobirds] Re: West Arapahoe Co. Birds (9/2 - 9/5)

2017-09-06 Thread Ben S
I live in Centennial near Quebec and Arapahoe. We have had two Woodhouse's Scrub Jays since September 1. I'm hoping they'll stay. Ben Sampson CENTENNIAL, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP 9/4 (Egret sp.)

2017-09-05 Thread Ben S
Only one person has replied via email, so I will put it more bluntly. Is this a LITTLE EGRET? The more I look thru my field guides and online, I think it is either a Little or a Snowy doing a fair impression. Really though, I want ID suggestions. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received t

[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP 9/4 (Egret sp.)

2017-09-04 Thread Ben S
Hi all -- went to Cherry Creek SP this morning. Highlights were *Wilson's Warblers* at smoky hill picnic area; as well as a *Savannah Sparrow*, *Clay-colored sparrow*, and *Least sandpiper* near Pelican point. Anyway, at the marina, there were two *Bank Swallows*, both *Ring-billed* and *Cal

[cobirds] Re: Construction of first border wall segment to begin sooner than expected along Rio Grande | The Texas Tribune

2017-08-07 Thread Ben S
Hmmm... Maybe us as Colorado birding community need to stop being non-partisan... Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[cobirds] Re: Fawn Brook Inn closing

2017-08-06 Thread Ben S
I posted about it being for sale in Feb, hoping perhaps the Colorado birding community could possible get together the funds to buy the place, probably wishful thinking. To badit was deemed inappropriate for discussion on here. Ben Sampson Centennial, Co -- You received this message because y

[cobirds] Cowbird chick with unknown host mom

2017-07-17 Thread Ben S
My guess is Common Yellowthroat Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to thi

[cobirds] White Ibis 6/21

2017-06-22 Thread Ben S
Someone should try Cherry Creek State Park. Cottonwood Creek Wetlands seems appropriate for the bird. Ben Sampson Centennial CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it

[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP (Green Heron!)

2017-05-23 Thread Ben S
Went to Cherry Creek State Park today. First went to marina. Highlights include at least forty American White Pelicans, a Violet green Swallow, and my first of year Western Tanager. One the way back from Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, I got a Bank Swallow. At Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, the indisput

[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP (Green Heron)

2017-05-23 Thread Ben S
Went to Cherry Creek State Park today. First went to marina. Highlights include at least forty American White Pelicans, a Violet green Swallow, and my first of year Western Tanager. One the way back from Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, I got a Bank Swallow. At Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, the indispu

[cobirds] Re: Ketring Park today (empid ID help wanted)

2017-04-30 Thread Ben S
Okay, so all empids species were flagged. I thought, the last April is a bit early, but May 7th or so most would not be flagged. I checked and most empids have already been reported in Colorado this year. As for Hammonds, this looks like it would be the first for 2017 in Colorado, possibly the

[cobirds] Ketring Park today (empid ID help wanted)

2017-04-30 Thread Ben S
Went to Ketring Park this afternoon. Noteworthy species included a male Ring-necked Duck, Swainson's Hawk, possible Broad-winged Hawk (only seen briefly from a distance), likely nesting pair of House Wrens, and two Myrtle's Yellow-rumped Warblers, and two empidonax flycatchers. I would greatly

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park, Today and Yesterday

2017-04-09 Thread Ben S
Yesterday, April 8, I visited Cherry Creek SP. Birds of note at the marina include a group of RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, HORNED GREBES, WESTERN GREBES,CLARKS GREBES, and CALIFORNIA GULL. Two CLARKS GREBES were at the marina. They were my first of the year. At the Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, there

[cobirds] Burrowing Owls and security guards, Adams county

2017-04-01 Thread Ben S
Surprisingly, although I am a 17 year old, I have never been questioned in this manner. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an ema

[cobirds] Towhee ID help wanted

2017-04-01 Thread Ben S
In my yard in Centennial (Arapahoe County), Spotted Towhees are a regular bird. A few days back, I noticed a female Spotted Towhee it seemed with an orange cap. This is the same place that a Green-tailed Towhee would have an orange cap. It led me to speculate the bird may be a Green-tailed Tow

Re: [cobirds] Breaking news. The Associated Press is reporting that Trump wil...

2017-04-01 Thread Ben S
Yes, too believable. How about finally spliting Fox Sparrow? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to t

Re: [cobirds] Birding Around Colorado

2017-03-12 Thread Ben S
I will comb the area today for the Carolina Wren. I've only seen one once before. Thanks! Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an e

[cobirds] Birding Around Colorado

2017-03-11 Thread Ben S
Thanks for the post! I would like to look for the Carolina Wren. Just to confirm you were near the swim beach next to the dam. So was the bird on the northeast side of the lake? Thanks in advance! Ben Sampson Centennial CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[cobirds] Re: Western Kingbird today! Arapahoe county

2017-02-26 Thread Ben S
I looked twice for this bird at Cherry Creek State Park today, in the mourning and afternoon. When I was looking at Lake Loop it was 15 degrees F. Therefore, I wouldn't be suprised if he had already moved on. I looked at the ebird bar charts. Not only had this species never been reported in Col

[cobirds] Fawn Brook Inn FOR SALE $400,000

2017-02-21 Thread Ben S
Bob Shade posted that a for sale sign was in front of Fawn Brook Inn. I was there yesterday and was wondering about the same thing. Apparently, it is going for 'only' $400,000. But with all middle or upper class birders in out state, of thousands of us birders chipped in and we devised a way to

[cobirds] Ominous sign in Allenspark (Boulder County)

2017-02-21 Thread Ben S
http://looplink.natl.remax.com/xNet/Looplink/Profile/Profile.aspx?stid=remax&LID=19988716&linkcode=31732 Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from i

[cobirds] Fawn Brook Inn FOR SALE $400,000

2017-02-21 Thread Ben S
Sorry, I forgot to sign the post. Ben Sampson Centennial, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[cobirds] On less Collared-Dove.....

2017-02-18 Thread Ben S
Must have been hard for the Sharpie to kill a bird bigger than itself! Ben Sampson Centennial CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubs

Re: [cobirds] Interesting Crow behavior along the river today, Arapahoe County

2017-02-17 Thread Ben S
Corvids are certainly some of the most intelligent birds. But, I always see Chickadees as being quite intelligent. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Re: Lewis's woodpecker, El Paso Co

2017-02-16 Thread Ben S
Any Juniper Titmice? Ben Sampson Centennial, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, s

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