[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir rarities-possible Stint - Larimer

In addition to the Buff-breasted Sandpiper, there were several other rare birds sighted at Timnath reservoir this afternoon (Sep 4). A pair of Caspian Terns rested on the south shoreline, one adult and one juvenile. An over-summering Greater white-fronted goose was among Canada geese in the

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis (Larimer)

An adult Glossy Ibis is with a small flock of young Plegadis-species Ibis at Timnath Reservoir’s east bay, viewed from County Line Road. The blue facial lines of the Glossy are readily visible through telescope in bright morning light when the flock is close to the road. The flock moves around

[cobirds] Common gallinule (Larimer County)

The common gallinule just made an appearance in the usual spot between 4:40 and 4:45 PM today. Good spot by Dean Shoup. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Black Rail and King Rail heard only at Lower Latham (Weld)

At 9:00 pm - 9:45 pm, one Black Rail sang persistently south of the road, with two more sang on the north side and further west, slightly higher pitched. I believe my recording picked up all three. Also several Soras and Virginia Rails on both sides of the road. And most intriguingly, we

[cobirds] Baird’s Sparrow hike TONIGHT!

Folks, for anyone interested, a few of us are hiking Soapstone Prairie tonight to hear and maybe see Baird’s Sparrow. It’s a 7 mile round-trip hike, and we will start around 5 PM. To carpool, meet at 4:15 PM at the Running Deer natural area parking lot on the south side of E. Prospect Rd. in

Re: [cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)

Ruddy Turnstone is back on the south shore of Rigden Reservoir this morning. Also present: Lesser Yelliwlegs in southwest corner. Nick Komar Fort Collins > On May 23, 2018, at 8:01 PM, Sean Walters > wrote: > > The Ruddy Turnstone is currently being seen in

[cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)

A Ruddy Turnstone was reported to eBird this morning by others. I confirm that it is still present on the south side of Rigden Reservoir at Arapaho Bend Natural Area in southeast Fort Collins. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Larimer Black-throated Gray Warbler continues

The adult female Black-throated gray warbler reported yesterday by Andy Bankert and Caroline Olson is still present this morning in the same area at Wellington State wildlife area, Cobb unit (park off CR3). Also present is Veery (continuing) and a calling Whimbrel. Birds seen by Lori Pivonka

Re: [cobirds] House Sparrows - Boulder & metro area

The answer is that they have dispersed from their winter flocks for breeding. This is an annual phenomenon. Best, Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:48 AM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > Denver Audubon just received a call from a

[cobirds] Woodcock, Larimet

An American Woodcock continues in Buffum Creek this morning, along the entrance road to Bobcat Ridge natural area south of Masonville. It was in the creek on the south side of the road below the stone castle house. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk, Larimer

The Harris’s Hawk is currently perched in a tree on the N. Frontage Rd. north of the Colorado Welcome Center in Fort Collins. Thanks to Georgia Doyle and Phil Cafaro for the tip. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] South Platte Park Reservoir

At 11:00 - noon today, the Yellow-billed Loon was hanging out in the Jefferson County corner of the Reservoir, but eventually meandered into Arapaho County, where the White-winged Scoter was continuing. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Loveland CBC highlights

The 18th Loveland CBC was held on Jan 1, with 50 participants divided into 20 teams plus a couple feeder watchers. The total species was 109 (previous high was 106, one year ago), with an additional 9 species recorded during Count Week so far. Species new to the count were: Red-necked Grebe

Re: [cobirds] Snowy Owl, Larimer County

> Fort Collins CO > >> On Dec 31, 2017, at 9:22 PM, Nicholas Komar <quetza...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Folks, >> Today, while scouting for the Jan 1 Loveland CBC, I discovered a Snowy Owl. >> It was quite skiddish and flew to a perch about 600 yards away o

[cobirds] Snowy Owl, Larimer County

Folks, Today, while scouting for the Jan 1 Loveland CBC, I discovered a Snowy Owl. It was quite skiddish and flew to a perch about 600 yards away on private land. I’ve provided the location to the sector leader who will look for it tomorrow during the CBC. Based on the experience tomorrow, we

[cobirds] Loveland CBC on Jan 1

Several teams for Loveland CBC (Larimer County) have room for more participants next Monday. Also, there are a few hiking routes that still need coverage. If interested, please contact me by email this week. Thanks in advance. Nick Komar Loveland CBC compiler Fort Collins CO -- You received

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk Identification challenge

Cobirders, beware that a couple other dark hawks are being seen in the Harris's Hawk’s territory near Fort Collins. One is a Harlan’s Hawk, and the other is a dark morph Ferruginous Hawk. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Red-breasted Sapsucker YES

The famous sapsucker continues in the same location this morning, Christmas Eve. Congratulations to David T. for this magnificent find. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO (Currently in Colorado Springs) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

Re: [cobirds] Harris's hawk, Fort Collins

Rob, your flight photo is awesome (see eBird checklist) and shows a very full crop, indicating a recent meal. Good to know it is finding food! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 15, 2017, at 3:30 PM, robert beauchamp wrote: > > Harris's hawk is present at hagerman's

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk in Fort Collins

Birders did a great job of monitoring the location of the elusive Harris’s Hawk today. Reports on Cobirds listserv and eBird accounted for its whereabouts almost the entire day, from just after sunrise at RiverBend Ponds Natural Area to sunset along Strauss Cabin Road in the Strang Gravel Pit

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk (Larimer) update

Update: 12:25 pm flew from I-25 frontage road nw towards Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Please post updates, positive or negative. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] Gulls near Wellington (Larimer County) - possible Slaty-backed Gull

A large communal gull roost is currently forming each night at Cobb Lake southeast of Wellington, best viewed from CR56 east of Interstate 25 in Larimer County. I believe between 2000 and 5000 gulls utilize the roost. A subset stages just before sunset near the lake's north shore and can be

[cobirds] Jaeger sp. (Larimer)

This morning a dark juvenile Jaeger was resting on Timnath Reservoir. When it finally flew, it continued on its migration path heading south. It appeared similar in size and general appearance to the immature Parasitic that was at the same location several days ago. Differences included evident

[cobirds] Winter Wren (Larimer)

Folks, a very vocal Winter Wren was at Lee Martinez Park at midday (I found it on my lunch break). Others relocated it at the same spot later in the afternoon. So, it may be hanging around. It was along the creek just west of the Discovery Museum. I first saw it where the Poudre River Trail

[cobirds] Timnath Jaeger still present

The Timnath Reservoir Jaeger is still present this morning. The identity is either Parasitic or Long-tailed. Red-throated and Common Loon also present. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

Re: [cobirds] Cassin's Kingbird origins

I agree with Dave L. The birds that appeared this fall around Fort Collins did so during cold fronts with waves of other birds from the north. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Oct 4, 2017, at 4:10 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > David and all, > > The map in Sibley is

Re: [cobirds] Re: Confusing Gull on Barr Lake

Based on the photos I suspect Lesser Black-backed Gull. Legs are concealed, sand at distance, eye color can be misconstrued. October birds can still have white heads. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Oct 5, 2017, at 11:32 AM, Bill Schreitz wrote: > > Hello again, > >

Re: [cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler at Grandview Cemetery (Fort Collins, Larimer)

The Warbler flock continues this morning at Grandview Cem in Fort Collins, including both the Townsend's warbler and the Blackburnian warbler. Thanks to Dave for posting. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 28, 2017, at 6:27 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > I was in

Re: [cobirds] Mourning Dove X Eurasian Collared Dove? Aurora, Arapahoe County.

generation hybrid, or a second generation back cross with Mourning Dove. Interesting bird. Thanks for posting. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 4, 2017, at 3:20 PM, Nicholas Komar <quetza...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Connie, this looks like 100% Mourning Dove (i.e. not a hybrid

Re: [cobirds] Mourning Dove X Eurasian Collared Dove? Aurora, Arapahoe County.

Connie, this looks like 100% Mourning Dove (i.e. not a hybrid), with perhaps some minor pigment issues causing the gray elements to be especially bright. I say perhaps because the splotchiness and bright gray elements might be a normal feature of fresh molt. The gray crown is also a male

[cobirds] Swallow-tailed Kite continues at Lamar

Just wrapped up our WFO field trip in Lamar where 8 of us searched the skies over the Willow Creek Park vicinity for one hour (in four groups of 2). It was finally spotted high over the parking lot at the Willow Creek swimming pool. We searched through several groups of Mississippi Kites (over

Re: [cobirds] Two LITTLE GULLS at Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo County)

Both juv Little Gulls still foraging over east end of Pueblo Reservoir 7-7:30 pm. Nick Komar et al Fort Collins CO > On Aug 16, 2017, at 6:33 PM, Brandon wrote: > > I am looking at the two juvenile Little gulls from the picnic shelter near > the south shore

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Morgan County

Cole Wild reports a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher along Hwy 34 at the old rest area by the turn off to Jackson Lake on Thursday Aug 3. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Wood Thrush, Larimer County

A singing Wood Thrush was reported this morning by visiting birder Timothy Guida at Lory State Park (fee area), at Soldier Canyon Cove. I refound it this afternoon and audio-recorded the song, which can be accessed at www.xeno-canto.org/375498. I should point out that I searched for an hour

[cobirds] Union Reservoir update (Weld)

This evening I visited Union Reservoir, hoping to see recently reported Common and Arctic Tern and Snowy Plover. After a sweep of the northeast shore following the county roads, at first I had struck out, finding none of the target birds. Then I returned to the north end and was able to locate

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher #2, Larimer County

This evening I birded with Dave Wade and Austin Hess in Larimer County's premier grassland habitat along CR5. The 5-mile stretch of road that parallels I25 between the Buckeye and Carr exits was pretty quiet until Dave spotted a thrasher and a pair of Northern Mockingbirds hanging around the

[cobirds] Snowy Plover (Larimer) continues at Cobb Lake

The snowy plover first reported last night at Cobb lake in Wellington (Larimer County) is still present, although it is very far away working the shoreline in the northeast corner. Viewed from CR56. Telescope required. Also present: Herring Gull - 1 subadult Long-billed Dowitchet-4 Forster's

Re: [cobirds] Re: Piping plover at Boyd Lake (Larimer)

Piping plover is still at the same location northwest side of Boyd lake this morning. State Park fee required. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 9:57 PM, Walter Wehtje wrote: > > I just wanted to add to this posting. > > Nick Komar and I

[cobirds] Glaucous-winged Gull, Larimer County - Horseshoe Reservoir, Apr 30, 2017

> An immature large Gull was at Horseshoe Reservoir, Larimer County tonight at > dusk. It appeared to be a first cycle Glaucous-winged Gull, presumably the > same individual reported yesterday at Union Reservoir, about 15 miles south. > Photos by Austin Hess are available online at >

Re: [cobirds] Forester/Common Terns out at Cherry Creek Marina

Aaron et al., Any hint of orange in legs and bill would indicate Forster's Tern. Adults in breeding plumage have almost completely white (frosty) wingtips. Subadults still have black in wingtips. The ratio of Forster's to Common Terns during spring migration is roughly 100:1. Common Terns are

[cobirds] Curlew Sandpiper (Kiowa County)

Folks, Cole Wild asked me to post this. On Thursday, while leading a Grouse tour for a group of visiting birders, they discovered a first-spring female Curlew Sandpiper at Neenoshe Reservoir in Kiowa County. Attempts to refind it today were unsuccessful. The finder was Susan Scott. The bird was

[cobirds] Larimer County Gulls (Great Black-backed Gull)

I visited the local gull hotspot this evening (5:45-7 pm) and was not disappointed, as 800 gulls lounged on the mudflats and shallow waters of Horseshoe Lake's southwest corner, located in northeast Loveland, just west of Boyd Lake State Park. Most (95%) of these gulls are staging adult

[cobirds] Possible Gilded Flicker, Fort Collins

I photographed a Flicker last Wednesday evening at the feeder behind the discovery museum in Fort Collins that seems to have traits of Gilded flicker. Whether this turns out to be Colorado's first Gilded Flicker, normally a resident of riparian habitat and desert in Arizona, or not remains to

Re: [cobirds] Re: Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins (Larimer) on 15March2017

Regarding eBird flags, I will play Devils Advocate. Tripping the filter does not imply "rejection" (Derek's word) or dislike (Dave's word) on the part of eBird. Flagged observations are almost certainly welcomed by the eBird team as these unusual observations represent NEW knowledge about bird

[cobirds] Woodcock at Bobcat Ridge (Larimer)

Two American Woodcox are independently being seen right now at Bobcat ridge natural area in the creek between the parking lot in the road to Masonville. Observers are David Wade and Cole Wild Nick Komar Fort Collins Colorado Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are

Re: [cobirds] Re: Canda Goose or Cackling Goose/Snow Goose hybrid?

These tiny black geese with white heads are thought to be hybrid Ross x Cackling Goose. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:31 PM, Jamie Simo wrote: > > > > I have a similar question with a goose I saw in Frederick on Monday. My >

[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)

A first-cycle Mew Gull was with the gull throng along the north shore of Lake Loveland yesterday at dusk. A seasonally rare Mountain Bluebird was nearby in the trees along the beach. Here is a photo of the gull with a Ring-billed Gull of the same age. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You

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