[cobirds] Red-tailed Hawk Fledglings in Barr lake state park

2013-06-17 Thread Dev K
Birders, I went to the Barr lake state park yesterday where i spotted the nest of a red-tailed hawk. There were 2 fledglings in the nest. This was near the 5mi marker. Similarly, even the Osprey nest over there had a fledgling. It was a joy to watch both these nests. Other birds spotted inclu

[cobirds] Western Tanager in Boulder

2013-05-16 Thread Dev K
Hello, I spotted a solitary western tanager by the lake near the skunk creek path (CU east campus). I continued walking down the creek and spotted 3 more in the habitat protection near 55th street. Thanks, Devnandan Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[cobirds] Duck ID

2013-04-25 Thread Dev K
Hello birders, I was walking along the boulder creek and spotted a duck couple. I am not sure what it was. I notice that it had a breeding plumage similar to that of a woody duck, a tuft on its head. It did not have the same colorful face like that of a woody duck, it was just a black face with

[cobirds] Bird identity

2013-01-09 Thread Dev K
Birders, I saw a bird in the boulder creek path today around evening. It was the first time i had seen that bird. I wasn't able to identify it and unfortunately did not get a good image of it. Could you guys help me identify it? Here is the link, http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_wildebeest/8365