[cobirds] Huerfano County: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pinyon Jays, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Nashville Warbler

In our yard today along with the usual suspects there were: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1 male, 1 female) Pinyon Jays RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD Nashville Warbler First of season Gray Catbird Out Ideal Road we saw: First of season Cassin's Kingbird, Olive-sided Flycatcher Also seen: Lazuli Bunting Ind

[cobirds] Huerfano County: Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Pinyon Jays

Two male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (one molting and one fully adult) continue to visit our backyard feeders...this makes 8 days...a yard record! 15 or so Pinyon Jays continue to come in Polly Wren and Paul Neldner La Veta Huerfano County Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because yo

[cobirds] Huerfano County: Green Heron

years ago...just day earlier. We also saw one in 2008 on 6/22. Polly Wren Neldner La Veta Huerfano County Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegrou

[cobirds] Costilla County: Pine Grosbeak, Dusky Flycatcher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Red Crossbill

This weekend we were finally able to make it over to our cabin in Forbes Park...always a welcome treat...no phone, computer or television...so despite high winds we were able to get in some quality birding time. Highlights included: A pair of Pine Grosbeaks Cassin's Finch A lone Red Crossbill Du

[cobirds] Huerfano County: First of the season Rufous Hummingbird

A male Rufous Hummingbird arrived at our backyard feeder at 4:50 pm. Hope all my young Black-chinned and Broad-tails are prepared for battle! Polly Wren Neldner 151 County Road 359 La Veta Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Huerfano County: Yellow-billed Cuckoos still in and around La Veta

We have been hearing Yellow-billed Cuckoos at the corner or Oak St. and Ryus Ave. in La Veta and at our home, 1.6 miles East of La Veta on a daily basis. This evening one finally showed itself in our yard. This makes the fifth time we have seen the one in our yard. Polly Wren and Paul Neldner L

[cobirds] Huerfano County: Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Calliope Hummingbird. Ruby-throated Hummingbird back...or is it still here?

Perhaps it was the cooler temperatures, or that we had over an inch of rain yesterday, whatever the causethis morning, breakfast on our deck was quite lively. The Yellow-billed Cuckoo called (just once) and then flew across the yard. Earlier in the season it would call call multiple times

[cobirds] Huerfano County: juvenile Yellow-billed Cuckoo confirmed

This morning we were able to confirm that which we have suspected all summer long...that we have had breeding Yellow-billed Cuckoos in our yard. They are no longer calling...so it was just plain lucky that the juvenile lit in the open this morning. Told from adults by weaker tail patterning and

[cobirds] Huerfano County: Greater Roadrunner

Out at Lathrop State Park we were lucky enough to see a Greater Roadrunner. It posed quite nicely for photos. Polly Wren and Paul Neldner La Veta, CO Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Huerfano County: Eastern and Western Bluebirds, Common Loon, Harris's and White-throated Sparrows

This morning at Lathrop State Park we saw a lone Common Loon, 6 Western Bluebirds and a single Eastern Bluebird. We are scratching our heads wondering where all the Mountain Bluebirds are...they are usually so numerous at Lathrop this time of year...very odd. Back at the house we have a late Co