[cobirds] Warblers, Hinsdale County

2016-08-23 Thread Gary Koehn
Warbler. A few Orange-crown Warblers were seen as well. Most of the action took place in the town’s main park at the junction of Henson Creek and the Lake-fork of the Gunnison River. That Nashville Warbler was the first reported in Hinsdale County as far as I can determine. Gary Koehn Lake

[cobirds] Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Gunnison County

2016-07-07 Thread Gary Koehn
this area for the past 4-5 days. Lots of Brewers Sparrows but, alas, no Sage Sparrows as yet. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs Lake City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[cobirds] Purple Finch at Fountain Creek Nature Center, El Paso County

2016-01-15 Thread Gary Koehn
I saw a female Purple Finch at Fountain Creek Nature Center bird feeders at 1pm today. https://www.flickr.com/photos/kingbird42/24378047486/in/dateposted-public/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover still a Ramah SWA, El Paso County

2015-11-10 Thread Gary Koehn
Coots. This could be a result of the on-going hunting season. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- 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] Sabine's Gull in Pueblo (not El Paso) county

2015-09-15 Thread Gary Koehn
Sorry about that. The Sabine’s Gull seen this morning at Chico Basin Ranch headquarters lake was in Pueblo, not El Paso county Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Sabine's Gull at Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso County

2015-09-15 Thread Gary Koehn
Johnson’s reservoir and I wonder if this is one of those birds. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- 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] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Ramah SWA, El Paso County

2015-08-21 Thread Gary Koehn
/photos/kingbird42/20757404822/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/kingbird42/20757404822/in/dateposted-public/ Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Wilson Phalaropes, Lake San Cristobal, Hinsdale County.

2015-08-17 Thread Gary Koehn
, this is the first time I have seen this species anywhere in the county. I presume the lake was just a resting place on their way south. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs and Lake City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Mountain Plover, El Paso County

2015-04-02 Thread Gary Koehn
photography a challenge. This is the same area that Mountain Plover were seen about a week ago. https://www.flickr.com/photos/kingbird42/16393331953/ Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Baird's Sparrow, El Paso County, redux.

2014-08-29 Thread Gary Koehn
road about a quarter mile west of Hemingway. The bird was quite cooperative and sat on the top wire of a fence for 3 minutes allowing lots of photographs. Hell, I know the difference between fur and feathers. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Black-throated Green Warbler, Chico Basin, Pueblo County

2014-05-21 Thread Gary Koehn
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[cobirds] Fallout at Manitou Swimming Pool, El Paso County

2014-05-12 Thread Gary Koehn
Wilson's Warblers, at least 40 Yellow-rumped Warblers, mostly Audobon's, 4 MacGuilivary's Warblers, various empid species, 4 Western Tanagers, and assorted Lark Sparrows, one Vesper Sparrow, several Western Bluebirds, one ad. female Lark Bunting. I did not get swimming. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Northern Parula, Sinton Lake, El Paso County.

2014-04-15 Thread Gary Koehn
I saw the Northern Paula, first reported by Tyler Stuart this morning at Sinton Lake, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, at 6 PM today in the brush and trees at the northeast corner of the lake. There were also at least a couple of Audobon Warblers present as well. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs

Re: [cobirds] Teller County - Manitou Lake - Record Breaking Day!!!

2014-01-28 Thread Gary Koehn
of mine, calls the many moods of one good place, which Manitou Lake clearly is. Maybe the Sandwich Tern and the Golden-winged Warbler will be back this summer. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad On Jan 27, 2014, at 9:04 AM, Jeff J Jones jjo...@jonestc.com wrote: Ok

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Swamp Sparrow, El Paso County

2014-01-17 Thread Gary Koehn
This evening I saw a Swamp Sparrow at the first bridge just below the Nature Center at Fountain Creek Nature Center (El Paso County) reported this morning by Lee Farese. I was unable to locate the Winter Wren however. Gary Koehn El Paso County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger 2 days ago at Adobe Creek Reservoir (Kiowa County)

2013-11-06 Thread Gary Koehn
dramatic photos of the process. Worth a look: http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/parasitic_jaeger Thanks to Janael and Dwayne for giving me the opportunity to see this spectacular show. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Correction on location of Bald Eagle at Chico Basin, Pueblo Co

2013-10-24 Thread Gary Koehn
I actually saw the Bald Eagle at Roses Pond (not Rice's Pond) at Chico Basin on Tuesday, 22 Oct.. The bird was apparently seen again today by Gloria Nikolai on Rose's pond. Sorry for the mix up, Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, El Paso County

2013-10-09 Thread Gary Koehn
to get to see in El Paso County and am grateful to Kaye Lafreniere for finding and reporting it. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- 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] Pete's Lake, Lake City, Hinsdale County

2013-09-13 Thread Gary Koehn
and one probable Willow Flycatcher. I saw a Clark's Nutcracker which should be pretty common here but is the first time I have seen that species here. Total species: 22. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15162560 Gary Koehn Lake City and Colorado Springs -- You received

[cobirds] Last Chance, Washington County

2013-09-05 Thread Gary Koehn
to be commended for the fine job they did in rehabilitating this wonderful migrant trap after last year's fire. Birds can't resist the dripping water. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Clark's Nutcracker in El Paso County

2013-08-29 Thread Gary Koehn
this bird here for the past 10 years. I can't help but think that the Waldo Canyon burn scar, which is just over the ridge from us, has something to do with it. It also looks like we have a good crop of Pinyon cones this year. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak, New Yard Bird, El Paso County.

2013-05-17 Thread Gary Koehn
-breasted Grosbeak. ( I have to admit I was impressed). A few hours later the bird was back and quite interested in our suet feeder. It was a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Here are two pictures I got of the bird. Gary Koehn Cedar Heights El Paso County http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingbird42

[cobirds] American Dipper at Fountain Creek Riegional Park, El Paso County.

2012-11-08 Thread Gary Koehn
Yesterday morning I saw an American Dipper in the irrigation ditch just north of the Nature Center. I am told by Ken Pals that this bird is infrequently seen at Fountain Creek, about once every 4 winters in his experience. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] American White Pelicans on Jackson Lake

2012-10-10 Thread Gary Koehn
was wondering if one this size is unusual or if this is common on our inland lakes and reservoirs. Gary Koehn 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Green Heron Fountain Creek Nature Center, El Paso County

2012-09-30 Thread Gary Koehn
I saw a Green Heron yesterday morning at Fountain Creek Nature Center. It was in a small tree just east of Rice's Pond. Gary Koehn 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

[cobirds] Possible Golden-winged Warbler at Manitou Lake, Teller County

2012-08-22 Thread Gary Koehn
and Chipping Sparrows. Below is an ebird summary of what I saw this morning. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs Manitou Lake, Teller, US-CO Aug 22, 2012 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: Long-tailed Weasel, Pine-Squirrels, Abert's Squirrel, Golden-mantled Groundsquirrel

[cobirds] Gull ID Help, Prewett Reservoir

2012-07-25 Thread Gary Koehn
Semipalmated Sandpipers 3 Stilt Sandpipers 3 American Avocet 4 Short Billed Dowicher 8 Wilson Phalarope 1 Spotted Sandpiper 3 White Pelican 50 Great Blue Heron 12 Bank Swallow 50 Cliff Swallow 100's Marbled Godwit 4 Lesser Yellowlegs Greater Yellowlegs Gary Koehn Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Green Heron at Fountain Creek Nature Center, El Paso County

2012-07-20 Thread Gary Koehn
others who have seen other examples of this phenomenon of cross species nurturing. Gary Koehn 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Last Chance, Washington County, July 18, 2012

2012-07-18 Thread Gary Koehn
on the outside have any chance of surviving. Gary Koehn 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Prewett Reservoir

2012-07-18 Thread Gary Koehn
of the shorebirds were on the south end near what (was) the inlet. This should be a good area to see these birds for those of us who don't see many shore birds, landlocked as we are. I also heard a Yellow-billed Cuckoo around said inlet. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message

[cobirds] Shorebird ID help

2012-05-08 Thread Gary Koehn
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[cobirds] Chico Basin 5-8-12

2012-05-08 Thread Gary Koehn
Rose Pond (Pueblo County) Red-necked Phalarope (5) among at least 50 Wilson Phalarope in addition to a few dowichers, Greater Yellowlegs, Spotted Sandpipers. An absolutely beautiful, cool and calm spring day on the high plains of Colorado. Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received

[cobirds] Fwd: Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso County-Correction

2012-04-24 Thread Gary Koehn
I really meant White-faces Ibis, not Glossy Ibis. Gary Begin forwarded message: From: Gary Koehn garyko...@gmail.com Subject: Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso County Date: April 24, 2012 3:15:17 PM MDT To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Bcc: gary koehn garyko...@gmail.com I did not find

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk in El Paso County?

2012-01-31 Thread Gary Koehn
Hi, I would appreciate input anyone might have whether this is a Northern Goshawk or another accipter, like a Sharp-shinned or Cooper's Hawk. I took this photo right outside my house 2 days ago. It was hard to estimate the bird's size. Gary Koehn Cedar Heights El Paso County http

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk in El Paso County? 2

2012-01-31 Thread Gary Koehn
I changed the privacy settings on my Flickr Account so you should now be able to open the photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingbird42/6797686017/ Gary Cedar Heights El Paso County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk? in El Paso County (3)

2012-01-31 Thread Gary Koehn
This is getting embarrassing. People can't open my photo on Flickr. They should be able to now. If not, I give up. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingbird42/6797686017/ Gary Cedar Heights El Paso County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Albino Robin | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2012-01-27 Thread Gary Koehn
Hi, We had a partial albino American Robin at our bird feeder this noon. A similar bird was reported 2 days ago by Tyler Stuart, in Williams Canyon, just over the hill west of us. We live in Cedar Heights which is just west of Garden of the Gods in the foothills. Water is quite a commodity

[cobirds] Swans on Big Johnson Reservoir

2011-11-23 Thread Gary Koehn
Goose was present as well. Gary Koehn 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com