[cobirds] RE: CSR report

nch 2; Lincoln's Sparrow 9; Mountain White-crowned Sparrow 2; Orange-crowned Warbler 1; Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2; Savanna Sparrow 1; Song Sparrow 6; Spotted Towhee 2; 67 individuals; 12 Species, David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado From: scrai...@q.com

[cobirds] results of Wednesday 10-13-10 banding at Clear Springs Ranch

Here are the results of Wednesday 10-13-10 banding at Clear Springs Ranch American Kestrel,1 Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow,18 Lincoln's Sparrow,4 Orange-crowned Warbler,2 Song Sparrow,3 Five species; 28 individuals David M Elwonger -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[cobirds] Banding results for Clear Springs Ranch Sunday 10-17-10

Banding on a nice Fall day at Clear Springs Ranch* netted: Dark-eyed Junco 2 Dark-eyed Junco form Pink-Sided Junco 6 Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow 30; Recaps 2 Lesser Goldfinch 5 Lincoln's Sparrow 2 Orange-crowned Warbler 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 Song Sparrow 2 52 individuals, 7 Species David M

[cobirds] Results of banding Saturday at Clear Springs Ranch

At Clear Springs Ranch Saturday morning we banded a Swamp Sparrow, a first for this station. also netted: Black-capped Chickadee -recapture 1Dark-eyed Junco 1 + other forms: Slate-colored 1; Oregon 4; Pink-sided 1Golden-crowned Kinglet 1Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow 45 + 10 recapturesLazuli Bu

[cobirds] Banding results for Clear Springs Ranch Sunday 11/1/10

Banding on a nice Fall day at Clear Springs Ranch* netted: Dark-eyed Junco 1 Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow 7 + ; Recaps 9 + all initially banded fall 2010 Song Sparrow 1; Recap 1, init banded 10/04/2009 Spotted Towhee Recap 1, init banded 8/24/10 Swamp Sparrow 2 Individuals 22 Species 5

Re: [cobirds] Culture War: Bent vs. Boulder

Ted; perhaps your faux, lacking our richer experience, incorrectly ID'd the towhee as a Junco (eg, hoon-ko) Dave David Elwonger who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park, CO (where we have many Gray- (or is it Grey) headed Juncos --

Re: [cobirds] birder economics

When eating out while birding, I often leave my card with the tip. On the back side I have printed: "This business came to you as a result of people visiting your community to enjoy viewing birds and Nature. Thank you for supporting your local environment." Dave -

[cobirds] Banding results for Fountain Creek Regional Park 5-14-11

ilson's Warbler 1 15.Yellow Warbler1 Thirty birds handled Good birding to you Dave David Elwonger, birder and Master Bird Bander, who roosts at 8500' near Woodland Park CO -- You received this message because you are subscr

[cobirds] interesting recapture on the Stratton Open Space in SW Colorado Springs

CoBirders: A Tree Swallow we recaptured today in a bird box (#SOS 26 on our bluebird trail) was banded originally by us in a bird box (SOS 28) when on a nest in May 2009. At that time she was a Second Year bird (SY), meaning she was hatched in 2008. So we know for sure that she is four years old,

[cobirds] more interesting recaptures from the Stratton Open Space (SOS) birdhouse trail

Hi all! The Tree Swallow females I recaptured in birdboxes this week (in SOS 17 and SOS 19A) were already wearing bands :) In SOS 17, bird #2311-50823 was initally banded 6/ 4/2010 as an After Second Year female in SOS 17 sitting on 6 eggs - in the same box in which she was recaptured! In SOS 19A,

RE: [cobirds] Cassin's Sparrows, etc.

Scott I suspect the sparrow "tweet" each other about the condition of the habit :) Dave _ From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Seltman Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 3:13 PM To: 'COBIRDS' Subject: RE: [cobirds] Cassin's Sparrows, etc. Hi

RE: [cobirds] Fwd: Red Headed Woodpecker in Teller County - Update

Several weeks ago, Diane and I have found two active nesting cavities of Red-headed Woodpeckers in tha area. They may be fledged by now. Did you see any hatch-year birds around? Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400&

[cobirds] osprey and Bald Eagle at Lake George, Teller County

Eary this afternoon we saw a Bald Eagle pursuing an Osprey carrying a fishthe osprey eventually escaped with the fish :)Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[cobirds] Banding at Clear Springs Ranch Sat AM 8/20/11

2 Yellow Warbler Recapture Species 11 Birds handled 20 The Yellow Warbler was an ASY-M banded last year at CSR on 5-29-10. Next banding sessions likely to be Tue and Sat AM, depending upon weather (heat, wind, rain) Good birding to you. David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woo

[cobirds] Banding at Clear Springs Ranch*

pture (Brown Thrasher) Good birding to you Dave David Elwonger Master Bird Bander and Naturalist Roosting a 8500' Near Woodland Park CO *Clear Springs Ranch is an area about 10 miles south of Colorado Springs, at I25 exit 123, that is managed by Colorado Springs Utilities. It is open on a lim

[cobirds] Banding report for Clear Springs Ranch, Sunday Morning 9-4-11

, 53 birds handled Next banding session likely Sat AM, 9/10, at Fountain Creek Regional Park, Area 7W as part of the FCRP Fall Migrating Count Good birding to you. David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado *Clear Springs Ranch is an area about 10 miles south of Colorado

[cobirds] Correction to Saturday Fountain Creek RP banding report

Of course, I meant Black-chinned Hummingbird, not "Black-throated Hummingbird" Sorry David M Elwonger Master Bird Bander and Naturalist Who roosts at 8500' near Woodland Park CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to thi

[cobirds] banding Wed 9-14-11 at Clear Springs Ranch

Birders: Nice morning to band at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR)* until the cold front came in. Our list: Black-capped Chickadee, 2 recaps (local, one from this spring and one from last year) Brown Thrasher, 1 Chipping Sparrow, 2 Gray Catbird, 2 Green-tailed Towhee, 1 Gambel's W

[cobirds] Banding report from Sunday 9-18-11 at Clear Springs Ranch

Cobirders: It was a slow morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR).* For a while, we wondered if all the birds had drowned in the 5" rainfall Wednesday evening. Then we had four recaptures from Wed morning :) Our list: American Goldfinch, 1 Black-capped Chickadee, 1 Blue Grosbeak, 1 Chippin

[cobirds] Report of Banding at Clear Springs Ranch Thursday AM 8/20/11

xt banding session at CSR likely to be Sunday 9/25 starting at 7 AM, depending upon weather (heat, wind, rain) Good birding to you. David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado *Clear Springs Ranch is an area about 10 miles south of Colorado Springs, at I25 exit 123, that

[cobirds] Banding at Clear Springs Ranch Sunday AM 9/25/2011

2 calendar years old) Species 9 Birds processed 24 Next banding session at CSR likely to be Saturday 10/019/25 starting at 7 AM, depending upon weather (heat, wind, rain) Good birding to you. David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado *Clear

[cobirds] Sunday 10/2/11 morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch

Cobirders: Sunday 10/2/11 was a busy morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR),* the busiest of season, so far. After the first 30', we had to close the nets for an hour while we caught up with the banding! We had six recaptures from earlier this Fall, plus 50 new birds of 9 species. New for

[cobirds] Clear Springs Ranch banding report for 10/9/2011

Thursday 10/ 6/11 was another busy morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR),* After the hour, I had to close the nets for an hour while I caught up with the banding! We had 4 recaptures from earlier this Fall, plus 34 new birds of 6 different species. New for the season was a hatch year male

[cobirds] Report of banding at Clear Springs Ranch Sunday 10/ 9/11

Sunday 10/ 9/11 was a busy morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR)*. We had 34 new birds, six recaptures from earlier this Fall, in 6 species. Our list: Chipping Sparrow, 9 Lesser Goldfinch, 1 Orange-crowned Warbler, 4 Slate-colored Junco, 1 White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's, 18; Mountain, 1

[cobirds] report for Sunday 10/16/11 morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch

Cobirders: Sunday 10/16/11 was a beautiful morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR).* The birds were fairly typical for this time of the season, except for the late Lazuli Bunting. We banded 32 new birds of 11 different species. We had 4 recaptures from earlier this Fall, plus one Gambel's W

[cobirds] report for Sunday 10/23/11 morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch

Cobirders: After a very cold start (31'F), it warmed up nicely at Clear Springs Ranch* on Sunday 10/23-11. We stayed busy until about 930a. We banded 24 new birds of 7 different species. The American Kestrel was new for this season for us. We had 2 recaptures from earlier this Fall, plus one Gam

[cobirds] bees in my birdfeeders

For the past two somewhat warmer days up here at 8500' in Woodland Park, I have had a swarm of bee-like flies (or bees) in my sunflower chip tube feeders. So many in fact that the birds cannot use them. The bees do not carry away or eat the seeds. They just dig them out so that they can get insi

[cobirds] Update on bees

Thanks for all the helpful and informative responses. I agree with the possibility that the bees eating some powdered grain or pollen on the sunflower chips. I have solved the problem for now by putting the chips back in the bag and putting out millet instead. I will put the chips out again in a fe

[cobirds] banding at Clear Spring Ranch (CSR)* Wed morning 4/4/12

Birders: Despite a start with new snow on the ground, I had an enjoyable morning of banding Wed at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR)*. I warmed up quickly and there was little wind! The list: Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow (GWCS) - 4, + 3 recaps Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 1 Song Sparro

[cobirds] Three-toed Woodpecker on north slope of Pikes Peak

Nutcracker, Gray Jay, and Northern Shrike (!) working the edge of the meadow, elevation 8800'. It seemed high and out of place in the montane habitat, but was hunting actively. Anybody know the altitude record for Northern Shrike? Good birdin' to you Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6

[cobirds] help with scoter ID

I have posted some pix of scoters, would like some help with ID. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidelwonger/ new entry Thanks David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Springs\ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because yo

[cobirds] Re: help with scoter ID

So far, have four votes for Surf Scoter, and one for White-winged Scoter. My call at the time the photos were taken was Surf Scoter. Thanks to all for their input Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Springs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~

[cobirds] more siskins

:) Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Springs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@goog

[cobirds] bluebirds in Stratton Open Space in SW colorado springs

While orienting a group of folks to help monitor the birdbox trail in Stratton Open Space this evening, we observed a pair of Western Bluebirds entering and leave the bird box a pair nested in last season :) Too dark to see if either was male or banded. Dave --~--~-~--~~---

[cobirds] Some First of Season at the Stratton Open Space

cobirders I saw my FOS Say's Phoebe on 4/11 and FOS small flock of Chipping Sparrows in the Stratton Open Space this evening in SW Colorado Springs. Yesterday we had a pair of Black Phoebes near the new pond at Pathfinder Regional Park west of Florence and an Osprey and pair of Wood Ducks along

[cobirds] Northern Mockingbird on the Stratton Open Space

Sunday while monitoring the bluebird trail on the Stratton Open Space in SW ColoSpgs, I saw a Northern Mockingbird. No doubt of its ID. I have never seen a NOMO at SOS in twenty years birding there regularly. The bird was along the "Wildflower Trail" near birdbox #16 Dave --~--~-~--~

[cobirds] Northern Mockingbird on Stratton Open Space in SW ColoSpgs

I saw a Northern Mockingbird on the Stratton Open Space on Sunday afternoon. It was seen along the Wildflower Trail near Birdbox #16 Good birding David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Springs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the

[cobirds] Summer Tanager at Fountain Creek RP

Diane Luck found a female Summer Tanager in area 5 at Fountain Creek Regional Park about noon today. Ken Pals and his group of beginning birders were all able to get on this very cooperative bird. Good birding to you Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Sp

[cobirds] Ovenbird in SW ColoSpgs

I heard an Ovenbird singing again this year just up the hillside to the south of the gate to Seven Falls in South Cheyenne Canyon Park. There have been Ovenbirds in this area for many years Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Sp

[cobirds] Common Nighthawks in extreme SE El Paso County

I saw seven Common Nighthawks at different stops when doing my Breeding Bird Survey route in extreme SE El Paso County, south of Rush and west through Edison School and Meyers Rd west to Hanover. Good birding to you Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Sp

[cobirds] higher number of Cassin's Sparrow in eastern El Paso County

When doing my BBS Edison School Route this year I was impressed with higher number of Cassin's Sparrows. Compared to last year when there were almost no Lark Buntings, there were more, but not up to usual census. I found Mountain Plover in three new places :) But no Burrowing Owls :( Dave

[cobirds] Re: EC Doves becoming nuisance birds

It is not necessary to wait until hunting season because EC doves are not protected by the migratory bird act, and they are not "game" birds. Unfortunately there are laws about discharging firearms inside city limits. Best wishes Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway

[cobirds] Red-eyed Vireo banded at Clear Springs Ranch South of Colorado Springs

Sunday morning, Susan Craig, David Wooley and I banded a Red-eyed Vireo at Clear Springs Ranch south of Colorado Springs. Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Springs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding:

[cobirds] Sunday banding at Clear Springs Ranch

The fog and drizzle helped the banding pick up today! We had so many birds to process we had to close the nets twice to catch up! Highlights of today were two Clay-colored Sparrows and four Lark Sparrows. Our list - 74 birds processed! BLGR BUOR CCSP 2 CHSP 22 COYE GRCA 2 HOWR 4 LASP 4 LAZB 34 WIW

[cobirds] banding at Clear Springs Ranch Sunday 9/6/09

es three recaps): BCCH BLGR 1 CCSP 2 CHSP 43 COFL 1 GRCA 3 GTTO HOWR 2 LAZB 7 LISP MGWA SOSP WIWA 2 YBCH 2 Fourteen species, 68 individuals Best wishes Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Springs *Clear Spring Ranch, East side, is best reached by turning off t

[cobirds] banding at Clear Springs Ranch Sunday 9/6/09 - correction

ing 7 LISP = Lincoln's Sparrow MGWA = MacGillivray's Warbler SOSP = Song Sparrow WIWA = Wilson's Warbler 2 YBCH = Yellow-breasted Chat 2 Fourteen species, 68 individuals Best wishes Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Springs *Clear Spring Ra

[cobirds] Results from banding at CSR Sunday 9/13/09

wee Willow Flycatcher Wilson's Warbler 4 Yellow-breasted Chat 3 Total 16 species, 72 birds David Elwonger, who roosts at 6200' in Skyway in SW Colorado Springs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado C

[cobirds] Report on banding at CSR Sat 9/26/09

White-crowned Sparrow 5 Hermit Thrush 1 House Wren 1 Lincoln's Sparrow 2 Orange-crowned Warbler 5 Spotted Towhee 2 Viginia's Warbler 1 Wilson's Warbler 5 David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' nea

[cobirds] Sunday Banding at Clear Spring Ranch El Paso County

Chilly but then nice day. Blue Jay-3 Chipping Sparrow Golden-crowned Kinglet - FOS Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow-9 Lincoln's Sparrow-3 Oregon Junco - FOS Song Sparrow-7 Spotted Towhee-4 9 species 31 individuals Dave --~--~-~--~~

[cobirds] Report on banding at CSR Sat (El Paso County) on Sat 11/ 7/09

+R1 Harris's Sparrow,1 Lincoln's Sparrow,1 Northern Shrike, 1 Oregon Junco,12 Slate-colored Junco, 2 Song Sparrow,19+R3 Spotted Towhee, R3 David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park, Colorado --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Orni

[cobirds] results of banding Sunday 4/25/10 at Clear Springs Ranch, south of Colorado Springs

We had a nice morning f banding at Clear Springs Ranch. 21 banded and 2 recap White-crowned Sparrowa (from last year). We had First of Season (FOS): Hermit Thrush Myrtle Warblers 4 Audubon Warblers 3 Green-tailed Towhee Lincoln's Sparrow Best wishes Dave David Elwonger, who roos

[cobirds] Results of Saturday 5/1/10 banding at Clear Springs Ranch

d 9/117/08 17 individuals, 5 species Best wishes Dave David Elwonger who roosts a 8400' near Woodland Park CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For

[cobirds] Results of Saturday 5/8/10 banding at Fountain Creek RP, Area 7, west side

, 24 species We are planning to band at CSR Sunday Morning starting at 630a Best wishes Dave David Elwonger who roosts a 8400' near Woodland Park CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email t

[cobirds] Mother's Day banding at Clear Springs Ranch

Weather was too nice today We caught 22 birds, 9 species. best were the three Yellow-throated Chat males. Highest numbers: Chipping Sparrow = 8 Dave David M Elwonger Birder and Master Bird Bander Who roosts at 8400 feet near Woodland Park CO -- You received this message because you are subscrib

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Warbler 1 Song Sparrow 2 recaps from last week Swainson's Thrush 1 Violet-green Swallow 1 Yellow Warbler 1 +1 recap from last week Totals15 species 93 +3 recaps = Total 96 David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado

[cobirds] results of banding Sat 5-15-10 at Fountain Creek Regional Park

nged Swallow 18 Northern Waterthrush 2 Orange-crowned Warbler 1 Song Sparrow 2 recaps from last week Swainson's Thrush 1 Violet-green Swallow 1 Yellow Warbler 1 +1 recap from last week Totals15 species 93 +3 recaps = Total 96 David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodla

[cobirds] Results of Saturday 5/8/10 banding at Fountain Creek RP, Area 7, west side

Results of Saturday 5/8/10 banding at Fountain Creek RP, Area 7, west side The weather was too nice this morning. We banded 51 new birds, had 5 recaptures, of 16 species. Best birds were: Spotted Sandpiper (new for this station) Bullock's Orioles (4) MacGillivray's Warbler Virginia's Warber Mount

[cobirds] banding report for Venetucci Ranch just south of Colorado Springs for Wednesday morning

Susan Craig and I have been invited to do banding demonstrations for school children at the Venetucci Community Farm near Security Colorado. In order to prepare for that we have been developing a new banding site on their property, which contains a patch of beautiful riparian habitat with a Cott

[cobirds] Calliope Hummer In Woodland Park

This weekend a Calliope Hummingbird joined the dozens of Broadtailed and several Rufous Hummers at the circus at our home in Woodland Park Dave David M Elwonger Birder and Master Bird Bander Who roosts at 8400 feet near Woodland Park CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Pinyon Jays at altitude

I have seen several large flock of Pinyon Jays at 9100' in my BBA 2 block in SE Park County Dave -- From: "Mariner James" Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4:31 PM To: Subject: [cobirds] Pinyon Jays in Custer County We have had a cabin in the Wet M

[cobirds] Banding results from Fountain Creek Regional Park, Area 7W, El Paso County on 9-11-2010

David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubs

[cobirds] Corrected list: Banding results from Fountain Creek Regional Park, Area 7W, El Paso County on 9-11-2010

Sorry left off Magillivray's Warbler for a total of 6 species of warbler David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado From: davidelwon...@msn.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Banding results from Fountain Creek Regional Park, Area 7W, El Paso County on

[cobirds] Corrected Banding results from Fountain Creek Regional Park, Area 7W, El Paso County on 9-11-2010 with full names

ler YBCH 0 + one recaptured Yellow-breasted Chat from 7/16/2008 David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@go

[cobirds] Banding today at Fountain Creek Regional Park, area 7W (El Paso County)

- 2 House Wren - 2 Lincoln's Sparrow - 4 Orange-crowned Warbler - 10 Song Sparrow - 1 Western Tanager - 2 White-crowned Sparrow - 2 Wilson's Warbler - 7 37 indiviuals, 10 species David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado

RE: [cobirds] Lewis Woodpeckers at Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso County

Gerry Lewis' Woodpeckers were previous common, easily and reliably found and nesting at Turkey Creek Ranch Kit carson picnic ground until the large dead cottonwood trees that they usually need to nest were all cut down :( Perhaps there are new large dead trees for them to nest? Dave

[cobirds] Northern Parula at Lake Hasty

Diane Luck found a Northern Parula at Lake Hasty Sunday about 2p, and was able to get me on it. It was singing occaisionally. Sorry for the late post. Dave David M Elwonger Master Bird Bander and Naturalist Who roosts at 8500' near Woodland Park CO -- You received this message because you are s

[cobirds] Poorwill, Plumbeous Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Virginia's Warbler found on Phantom Canyon Rd in Fremont County

During an overnight camping trip to Phantom Canyon Sunday night, 4/28-29, we found several singing Virginia's Warblers, at least two singing Warbling Vireos, a Plumbeous Vireo singing and acting like he was on territory, Bushtits, and after dark we heard a Common Poorwill. Specifically, we were ca

[cobirds] banding at Clear Spring Ranch (CSR)* Sunday morning 4/29/12

Subject: [cobirds] banding at Clear Spring Ranch (CSR)* Sunday morning 4/29/12 Birders: We had an enjoyable morning of banding Wed at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR)*. It warmed up quickly and there was little wind! Chokecherries (Prunus virginiana) were in full bloom Our list: H

[cobirds] Banding report for Fountain Creek Regional Park Area 7W 5/12/2012 (El Paso County)

Overcast and cool but no rain or wind; Banded at FCRP Area 7W 5/12/2012 American Goldfinch,1 American Robin,2 Bushtit,1 Common Yellowthroat,2 European Starling,2 House Wren,3 Lincoln's Sparrow,2 MacGillivray's Warbler,1 Swainson's Thrush,1 White-eyed Vireo,1 Yellow Warbler,2 List

[cobirds] Rose-brrasted Grosbeaks found at Fountain Creek RP

Diane & I found a male and later a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak at Fountain Creek Regional Park at about 11a Sunday 5/13. The male was in the  north Area 3 in the trees along the channel between N Rice Pond and the old beaver dam. The female was in the  trees by the outlet of the sewage pond wh

[cobirds] sorry, I "fat-fingered" the email about the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks - additional info inclosed

Diane & I found a male, and then later, a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak at Fountain Creek Regional Park at about 11a Sunday 5/13. The male was in north Area 3 in the trees along the channel between N Rice Pond and the old beaver dam. The female in SE area 2 in the trees by the outlet of the sewage

[cobirds] Stratton Open Space banding news! recaptures!

Subject: Stratton Open Space banding news! Today (Tuesday 5/29/12) at Stratton Open Space*, I recaptured AfterSecondYear (ASY) F Tree Swallow (TRES) in bird box SOS 10A, a female that we trapped and banded in box SOS 2 as a ASY F 06/02/10. Also, I recaptured an ASY F TRES in bird box SOS

[cobirds] More Stratton Open Space banding news!

Subject: More Stratton Open Space banding news! Today (Friday 6/1/12) at Stratton Open Space*, I recaptured After Second Year (ASY) Male (had CP, no BP) Tree Swallow (TRES) in bird box SOS 2A, banded as a nestling banded in box SOS 5A on 06/02/10. Why there was a male in this box with an incomplet

RE: [cobirds] Rufous Hummingbirds Colo Spgs

Steve, Up here in Woodland Park, on the opposite side of the WC Fire, we had our first Rufous Hummer on July 1. Last year they appeared on July 7. Best wishes Dave David M Elwonger Master Bird Bander and Naturalist Who roosts at 8500' near Woodland Park CO -Original Message- From: cobirds

[cobirds] Banding report for Fountain Creek Regional Park Area 7W for 9/8/12

Banding report for Fountain Creek Regional Park Area 7W for 9/8/12 Nice morning of banding today at Fountain Creek Regional Park Area 7W as part of the Fountain Creek Regional Park Fall Bird Count American Robin - 3 Black-capped Chickadee - 1 Broad-tailed Hummingbird*- 3 Common Yellowthroat - 1

[cobirds] Banding report for Clear Springs Ranch for Monday, 9/7/12

Banding report for Fountain Creek Regional Park Area 7W for 9/8/12 Windy morning of banding today at Clear Springs Ranch*. A small fallout when the wind shifted included FOS Red-eyed Vireo :-) Our list: Dusky Flycatcher,1 Gambel's White-Crowned Sparrow,5 Lazuli Buntiing,1 Lesser Goldfinch,2 Linco

[cobirds] report from Monday 9/24/12 morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch

Cobirders: Monday 9/24/12 was a busy morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR).* We had to close the nets at 8:30a because we were overwhelmed with birds. We banded 47 new birds of 11 different species. We had 2 recaptures from earlier this Fall. Our list: Common Yellowthroat, 1 Gam

[cobirds] report from Wednesday 9/26/12 morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch

Cobirders: It was a nice Fall morning but slow banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR).* We banded 5 new birds of 3 different species. We had 7 recaptures from earlier this Fall. Our list: Blue Jay, 1 Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow, 3 Hermit Thrush, 1 Plus Recaptures: Banded at CSR this

[cobirds] Steller's Jays on the plains

While banding at Clear Springs Ranch on Wed AM, we noticed a flock of seven Steller's Jays. This is about twenty miles east of Cheyenne Mtn State Park, the place nearest where I see them regularly. How common are Steller's Jays on the high plains? Thanks, Dave -- You received this message becau

[cobirds] banding report fo Clear Springs Ranch for Saturday 9/29/12

Cobirders: Saturday 9/29/12 was bright clear calm morning for banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR).* The weather was too nice :-) We banded 21 new birds of 7 different species. We had 5 recaptures: 4 from this Fall, local plus one GWCS originally banded 9/25/11 as a HY U was a AHY male on recap

[cobirds] report from Friday morning banding 10/12/12 at Clear Springs Ranch

Cobirders:   Friday 10/12/12 was a busy morning banding at Clear Springs Ranch (CSR)* until the front came in and it was too windy. We banded 32 new birds of 11 different species. We had 11 recaptures from earlier this Fall and We had good recaptures: 2 Gambel’s White-crowned Sparrows, one banded

[cobirds] Three-toed Woodpecker seen near Tarryall

While hiking Saturday in the Lost Creek Wilderness Area near Twin Eagles Trailhead, we saw a Three-toed Woodpecker.Good birdingDave David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado -- You received this message because yo

[cobirds] no white Egret at Rice's Pond at 9a Tue. :(

no white Egret at Rice's Pond at 9a Tue. :( Dave From: jjo...@jonestc.com To: r-hop...@comcast.net; cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [cobirds] Little Egret ID Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:24:28 -0600 Excellent ID info from both Ira and Rachel. Let me respond based on what I saw, or did not see

[cobirds] Rufous Hummingbird, Woodland Park

FOS Rufous Hummingbird at our feeders up here in Woodland Park at 8500' Good birding to you Dave > Subject: [cobirds] Rufous Hummingbird, Colo Spgs > From: sbrow...@gmail.com > Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2013 12:09:51 -0700 > To: cobirds@googlegroups.com > > Hi COBirders, > > Just had a male Rufous Hummer

[cobirds] Report for banding a Clear Springs Ranch 9/8/2013

Report for banding a Clear Springs Ranch* 9/8/2013 Black-capped Chickadee, 2 Brown Thrasher, 1 Chipping Sparrow,1 House Wren,1 Lazuli Bunting,3 MacGillivray's Warbler,1 Orange-crowned Warbler,1 Red-Shafted Flicker,1 Wilson's Warbler,3 Yellow-breasted Chat,2 (one was a recap - Susan, is ban

[cobirds] banding at Clear Springs Ranch Sat 9/21

Warbler 5 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Wilson's Warbler 9 David Elwonger MWCS 1 Orange-crowned Warbler 5 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Wilson's Warbler 9 David Elwonger, who

[cobirds] Banding at Clear Springs Ranch* 10/6/13

owned Kinglet,1 Wilson's Warbler,2 25 birds processed including 4 recaptures Good birding to you! Dave David Elwonger, who roosts at 8400' near Woodland Park Colorado *Clear Springs Ranch is a Colorado Spring Utilities property at exit 123 on I25 south of Founta

RE: [cobirds] El Paso county- YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON and BLUE-HEADED VIREO

Diane & I refound the Yellow-crowned Night-heron Wed @ noon. It was in the same wetland along Birdsall Road, way back in the NW corner hidden behind a little peninsula. Thanks to Kaye and Ingrid for sharing. Good birding. Dave Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 12:47:01 -0700 From: mpeterso...@yahoo.com Subje

[cobirds] Banding result for Clear Springs Ranch*, Sun 10/20-13

After a very chilly start, it became a nice Fall day: Our list: Chipping Sparrow,1 Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow,11 Gray Catbird,1 Hermit Thrush,1 Lincoln's Sparrow,1 Oregon Junco,4 (3 Pink-sided) Ruby-crowned Kinglet,1 Slate-colored Junco,1 Song Sparrow,2 Total 23 Recaptures: Gamb

[cobirds] recaps today at Clear Springs Ranch* including a new longevity record for Yellow-breasted Chat

ed in New Ditch net). This bird sets the longevity record for Yellow-breasted Chat! Good birding to you David Elwonger. * Clear Springs Ranch (CSR) where our banding station has been now for twenty years,is managed by Colorado Springs Utilities. It is about 10 miles south of Colorado Springs, at I

[cobirds] recaps today at Clear Springs Ranch* including a new longevity record for Yellow-breasted Chat

Actually, as Diane pointed out, I counted wrong. If it was a second-year bird in  2006 then it hatched in 2005, so it would be nine years old in 2014. But still it's still the record if accepted by the Bird Banding Lab -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Flock of Rosy Finches At Mueller State Park, Teller County

returned do the same area, affording us great looks from the car. David Elwonger & Diane Luck -- 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

[cobirds] Report of Banding 5/1/15 At Clear Springs Ranch* (El Paso County)

Report of Banding At Clear Springs Ranch* (El Paso County) for 5/1/15 Chipping Sparrow 1 Common Yellowthroat 1 Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow 1 House Wren 3 Lincoln's Sparrow 5 Orange-crowned Warbler 9 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 7 Species 21 Individuals Good birding to you. Davi

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo found in Woodland Park, Teller County

A friend of mine's neighbor had a window strike kill of a Yellow-billed Cuckoo up here in Woodland Park. After taking pix, she has the bird in the freezer, in pristine condition. We think this might be a first record for Teller County. David Elwonger -- You received this message becaus