[cobirds] Ross's Gull positive

Ross's Gull showed up again, around 4:00pm Sunday. Good views from the trail below the dam. Was seen by many birders still in the area. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@goo

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, McIntosh Lake, Boulder Cty

On a casual walk around McIntosh, Mary just spotted 48 Sandhill Cranes feeding on the N/NW shoreline. Add to that about 100 golf balls someone felt compelled to hit onto the ice. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "C

Re: [cobirds] Re: Snowy Plover correction

, historical records and lists can, and should, be input into eBird. For those out there who haven't checked out eBird, give it a look ( http://ebird.org). Just my $0.02 worth. Mike Blatchley On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > Myself and I am sure many other bi

Re: [cobirds] FOS Hummingbird - Jefferson County

n two occasions during the hike of what sounded like a male Broad-tailed. Being so early, I didn't have the confidence to list it but I'm starting to wonder if it could have been Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 5:02 AM, Joey Kellner <> wrote: > At appro

[cobirds] Mew Gull, Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder

Adult MEW GULL among 30 Ring-Bill Gulls at Walden Ponds (Cottonwood Marsh). A great day to be out birding. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon, Swede Lake

Eurasian Wigeon still at Swede Lake. Hanging out on E/NE corner of lake. Best viewing was from Fossil Creek loop trail--less heat shimmer. Also we see 2 State Patrol cars over on the highway with 7 cars--don't know if they are getting tickets, but exercise caution. Mike Blatchley Lon

[cobirds] Lagerman Res, Longmont, Boulder Cty.

Quick stop at Lagerman Res. on way home yielded 3 Black-necked Stilts. Mike Blatchley Longmont Sent from my iPhone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you

[cobirds] Osprey tangled in fishing line, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.

I'll certainly keep watching him for signs of distress. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[cobirds] White-faced Ibis, Boulder Res

Chilly stop at NW corner of Boulder Reservoir. Just in time to see flock of 105 White-faced Ibis land. Other species included Franklins Gulls, American White Pelicans, Greater Yellowlegs, American Avocets and the usual waterfowl. Mike Blatchley Longmont

[cobirds] Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.

7 Am. Widgeon 8 Mallard 3 Osprey 8 Western Grebe 4 Canada Goose X Killdeer Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[cobirds] Brown Pelican, Montezuma County

Todd Deininger just called to report a BROWN PELICAN at Potten Reservoir in Montezuma County. Mike Blatchley --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Boulder Reservoir

2 Sandhill Cranes at NW corner of Boulder Reservoir. Feeding along shore, but just wandered into area of downed trees on western shore. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention

[cobirds] Willet, Ibis, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.

More migratory species dropping in this weekend. We finished up the day at Lagerman Res. with 2 Willet (FOS), 2 White-faced Ibis, 2 Long-billed(?) Dowitcher's and a host of Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs (we wondered where they were all hiding today). Time to call it a day. Mike and Mary Blatchle

[cobirds] Whimbrel, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.

Lagerman Res. continues to produce a variety of migrating birds. This morning, one Whimbrel. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because

[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder Cty.

f the lake for other arrivals, but could not relocate plover when I came back around. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] Boulder Cty: Cassin's Sparrows, Black-chinned Hummingbird

rive him off. The pièce de résistance; the hummer returned to the cottonwood and was found sitting on a nest no more than 30' away from the goldfinch nest--a Black-chinned Hummingbird. Might be a long summer of territorial disputes between those two nests! Storms move

[cobirds] Re: Plover at Lagerman?, Boulder Co. 10/14

I will comment that when I first saw the plover on Tuesday afternoon, initial reaction was Black-bellied Plover. But when it took flight on that day, I didn't detect any signs of white on upper wings or tail. Certainly got me to thinking about American Golden, but I hate identifying basic plumage

[cobirds] Boulder/Weld Cty. Lakes, Loons, Scoters and more

ch has led to photos indicative of Yellow-billed. Am probably going to return Sunday morning to re-locate and get a different angle. Great birding! Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado C

[cobirds] Re: Possible Arctic Loon, Union Reservoir

not in some intermediate molt? This bird is worthy of additional looks, when the winds die down a little. Mike Blatchley Longmont On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Walter M Szeliga wrote: > > The bird lazily > preened but never gave good looks of the vent region making > observati

[cobirds] Weld County, Union Reservoir, Loons

Mary and I went back to Union Reservoir Monday evening in search of better views of this weekends loons, particularly in better weather conditions! Common Loon and possible Yellow-billed were not to be found. But Walter's Pacific/Arctic Loon was out in the middle of the reservoir feeding among the

[cobirds] Union Reservoir, Weld County

is a big reservoir, so it's easy to miss something out there. Best viewing this morning was from Longmont Park area on SW corner of res. Park appears closed for season, but sign indicated walk-in access allowed. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--

Re: [cobirds] Injured Cormorant

Tony, Greenwood Wildlife Rehab Center (in Longmont) has tended to DC Cormorants. But I don't think they have the resources to retrieve the injured animals from the field, instead relying on people to bring them in. Their phone is 303-545-5849. Mike On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Tony wrote:

[cobirds] Sage Sparrow, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder Cty.

Boulder County. Glad spring is here and hoping to get out birding more now! Mike Blatchley Longmont -- 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 more options, visit

[cobirds] Lagerman Res Sage Sparrow still present

For those of you who missed the Sage Sparrow yesterday, he is still present as of 9:00am this morning. Again working the paths and brush around the restrooms. Mike Blatchley Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Black Phoebe, Chatfield Res.

Mary, Dad and I stopped into Chatfield this afternoon. As of 3:30-4:30, Black Phoebe has returned to original pond described by Joey. Fed on pond and fields east and northeast of pond. Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Pacific Loon, McIntosh Lake, Boulder County

While on an evening walk, we came across a juvenile Pacific Loon on McIntosh lake. I was surprised to come across any loon sp. in early July, much less a Pacific. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Re: Pacific Loon MacIntosh Lake Still Present (Boulder County)

Could this loon be in the middle of a late molt? Loons lose their ability to fly during molts, I believe up to 4-6 weeks. mike > On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 5:36 PM, rostrhamus wrote: > Marcel Such mentioned observing that this bird is missing a > significant number of flight feathers or something

[cobirds] Even more Dickcissels, North Longmont, Boulder County

few houses along that stretch. Mike Blatchley Longmont, 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. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubsc

Re: [cobirds] Cranes over SW Longmont

and morphed into one large echelon formation pointed north. Within a minute, a dozen split off into their own formation and headed NNE. Great way to start a day! Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO On Mar 24, 2013, at 11:14 AM, William Schmoker wrote: > I just had a nice surprise over my

[cobirds] Clover Basin Reservoir, Longmont, Boulder Cty

While unsuccessfully searching for John's Dunlin at Clover Basin, Mary and I had a brief appearance of a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD. It was along trees and shoreline next to Nelson Road, on south/southeast corner of the reservoir. Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO -- You received this message be

[cobirds] White-winged Dove, Longmont, Boulder County

A new yard bird for us, a White-winged Dove visiting the feeders at our house in northwest Longmont. Are these starting to get a little more common here in Colorado? Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

Sorry, it’s a false alarm. Subject bird just took fight and is a Northern Harrier. Mike Blatchley Longmont On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 3:01 PM Kevin DeBoer wrote: > 57th just east of Taft on prey right now > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: [cobirds] Boulder Common Nighthawk

When I left my office this evening in west Longmont, I looked up to the familiar call of a Common Nighthawk. I was surprised to see 10 of them flying northward together. Mike Blatchley Longmont On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 9:10 PM, David Waltman wrote: > Had my first Common Nighthawk of the y

Re: [cobirds] Help with possible bird ID

tion that came to mind without reading further. Mike Blatchley On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 11:06 PM Heidi Haas Williams wrote: > Hey all, first post to the group after hearing a strange bird call/sound > today. Around midday north of Denver (Federal Heights) I heard what I > thought might

Re: [cobirds] Another bird sound quiz

Ted, I'll take the bait My first reaction was Western Wood-Pewee, but your recording doesn't exhibit that raspy sound quality they have. So I'll go with my second reaction, Lesser Goldfinch. Fun games!! Mike Blatchley Longmont On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 7:22 PM Ted Floyd