[cobirds] Crow Valley, Weld

Saturday we visited Crow Valley Campground and were rewarded with 13 species of warblers. Townsend's, Pine, Blackpoll, Black and White, Tennessee, Northern Waterthrush and Ovenbird were among the notables. Most historically unexpected for us was a Spotted Sandpiper. Rose-breasted Grosbeak was

[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP Fallout

Hundreds of blackbirds. Hundreds Lark, Chipping, Vesper Sparrows. 50, or so, Lark Buntings and 50, or so, White-crowned Sparrows. A few Brewer's Sparrows, one Green-tailed Towhee and one Lazuli Bunting. Oddest was a Solitary Sandpiper on the path at the south end of the East boat launch parking

[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon No

At Walker Pit 10:00-11:00. Eurasian Wigeon was not present. Greater White-fronted Goose was consolation. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- 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

[cobirds] Brant Chatfield SP Douglas

At about 9:00 am today the Gray-bellied Brant was with a large group of Canada Geese across the road from the westernmost campground. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] Prothonotary Still Present

At Centennial Park near gazebo at 3:30. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Big Johnson, El Paso

Dan Stringer and I were able to see the laughing Gull and the Pacific Loon this morning at Big Johnson.  We did not refind the Lesser Black-backed Gull. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Bobolinks Douglas County

Cobirders, Yesterday Dan Stringer and I saw six male Bobolinks at their traditional location south of Castlewood Canyon Road just west of the Winkler Ranch entrance. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To

[cobirds] Hudsonian Godwit Cherry Creek SP Arapahoe

At about 3:00pm Dan Stringer and I discovered a female Hudsonian Godwit loosely associated with the 40-50 ibis near the water at the edge of the meadow east of Cottonwood Pond that's directly east of the model airplane field. Easiest way in is to park at new restrooms around the turn from the

[cobirds] South Platte Reservoir

Pulling in to look for the Lesser Black-backed Gull I was surprised by a Northern Mockingbird in the brush and on the fence just east of the road, first brushy area.   Went on to see the Lesser Black-backed Gull. Two Long-tailed Ducks were still present, as well. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch --

[cobirds] Red Rocks Today

The Golden-crowned Sparrow came out at about 10:45. Prior to that two Common Redpolls were visiting the thistle feeder. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Acorns Pueblo

Dan Stringer and I were able to see the Acorn Woodpeckers this morning. They were at the discribed snag. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- 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.

[cobirds] Caspian Tern Cherry Creek Reservoir Arapahoe

Cobirders, At about 10:00am a Caspian Tern was on the sand spit Southeast corner Cherry Creek Reservoir. Same time saw a Horned Grebe (late?) near to shore. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to

[cobirds] Yellow-throated and Plumbeous Vireos Chatfield

While it took some patience both vireos were seen from the paved path at about 3:30. After the scraped off area it's about 85-100 yards to a fallen log on the right that Joe Roller has placed three sticks across. This is the point from which I saw both birds on either side but close to the

[cobirds] Red Rocks Jeffco

The Golden-crowned Sparrow showed up (surprisingy, to me, not on the ground) on the platform feeder shortly after I arrived mid-morning. In hiking up Alameda and part way down the other side I did not find the Roadrunner. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch  -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Chatfield Brant Update

The two Brant were on Camping Loop D on the north side of the entry road between the loop and the main road at about 3:15. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Continuing Rusty Blackbirds Douglas

Glenn Walbek and I saw two Rusty Blackbirds this morning at about 9:30 east from the end of the Plum Creek Delta at more or less the previously described spot. Seeing them required some patience. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Varied Thrush Continues Arapahoe County

I saw the Varied Thrush at 2:45 behind 3904 S Idalia, Aurora. I spent most of my time on the still leafed-out apple tree in the southeast corner but the thrush popped up in the bare tree on the north side of the yard. Many thanks Buzz. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch  -- You received this message

[cobirds] White-winged Scoter Arapahoe

Saw the White-winged Scoter on South Platte Reservoir at 1:30, or so. I took the zig-zag path up from the middle parking lot after I didn't find it on Eaglewatch Lake. Did not see the Surf Scoter today. Earlier at Chatfield the Pomarine Jaeger was nibbling on what looked like a dead Ring-billed

[cobirds] Chatfield Loons and Gull

Cobirders, This morning five Common Loons, one Pacific Loon, one Mew Gull all from the sandspit near the South marina. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon continues Cherry Creek SP

The Red-throated Loon was seen this morning at Cherry Creek Reservoir.  No one had reported seeing the Surf Scoters by the time I left at 10:30. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes Adams County

Cobirders, Dan Stringer and I had about 40 Sandhill Cranes in the air south of Barr Lake at about noon today. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Greenwood Village Turkeys

Cobirders, At about 9:30am Lea Ann and I refound mom and nine baby Wild Turkeys foraging in the grass at 5650 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. This is no more than a block, or so, south of E. Berry Place. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch   -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Cassin's Sparrow at Chatfield SP

cobirders, JB Hayes and I observed the Cassin's Sparrow at Chatfield this afternoon. I heard a couple of Grasshopper Sparrows, as well. The Cassin's was more or less on a line with the South Pay Station when looking WSW from the road that Glenn referenced. It skylarked repeadedly singing its

[cobirds] Spring Count Cherry Creek SP

Cobirders, We had a really good day doing the Spring Count at Cherry Creek State Park. We tallied 86 species and over 1,900 individuals. In the early morning we were inundated by all the expected swallows. They were literally everywhere. Among the good finds were a Common Loon, Over 35

[cobirds] Tricolored Heron Continues at Chatfield

Cobirders, At about 11:00am Friday I saw the Tricolored Heron at the previously described location. It was my first in Colorado since 1991. Thanks to all who posted the excellent directions and updates. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Douglas County Three-toed

Cobirders, We went up CO-67 to Rampart Range Rd. and backtracked 0.3 miles. We pulled across the highway and parked on a flat pullout next to a wood fence made up of only two sections. Walking in along a electrical pole easement with many dead trees to our left we came on an American three-toed

[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant Continues at Cherry Creek Reservoir

Cobirders, The Neotropic Cormorant was still at the marina as of 3:45, again associated with 4-5 Double-crested Cormorants. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Red Rocks Friday

Shortly after spreading seed at a little after 7:15 about 45 Rosy-Finches came in. Two Brown-capped, two Black and the rest were Gray-crowned, with about ten Hepburn's among those. When I left about 9:00 there was still one Gray-crowned feeding intermittently. The Curve-billed Thrasher,

[cobirds] Red Rocks Friday

Cobirders, Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned, White-throated and Harris's Sparrows were seen at the Trading Post feeders about 10:30 today. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Fw: Red Rocks Saturday

  - Forwarded Message - From: picap...@att.net picap...@att.net To: cobirds@googlegroups.com cobirds@googlegroups.com Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 4, 2010 10:59:05 AM Subject: Red Rocks Saturday CoBirders, Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned Sparrow and Harris's Sparrow all put in

[cobirds] Red Rocks Saturday Redux

Cobirders, Sorry, last line should read, Three Pine Siskins flew in and flew out. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Red RocksTuesday

Cobirders, Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned Sparrow and White-throated Sparrow seen in rapid succession at about 1:30pm Tuesday November 23. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Chatfield Dunlin Continues

Cobirders, The Dunlin was still present at the sand spit east of the marina at 2:00pm Tuesday. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow Red Rocks

From my records: Single Golden-crowned Sparrow was seen on Red Rocks Christmas Bird Counts 12/15/1990, 12/16/1995, 12/21/1996, 12/19/2009. Addional records for Golden-crowned Sparrow at Red Rocks: 1/5/1991, 1/25/1992, 2/14/1993, 4/16/1994, 11/19 and 12/10/1994, 1/21/1995, 12/15/1996, 1/7 and

[cobirds] Golden-Crowned Sparrow at Red Rocks

Cobirders, The Golden-crowned Sparrow put in a brief appearance at about 0945 this morning. Bird activity at the Trading Post has shifted to the feeder to the east and that's where I saw the Golden-crowned. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Re: Red-necked Grebe Cherry Creek SP

Karl, I agree with your obsevations about the neck, chin and uniformity of the facial design. I did not note the exact cap color. The rust on the sides of the neck was bright, I did see that. Based on those things, I was hasty to call it a juvenile. It was, based on your obsevation, more likely

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park Saturday

Cobirders, DFO Trip to Cherry Creek State Park had 50 species. We did not refind the Long-eared Owl reported yesterday, but did see a Juvenile Sabine's Gull in the southeast corner. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP Palm Warbler

Cobirders, A Palm Warbler, my first for the park, found me this morning on the east side of the Lake Loop towards the bike trail. It was mixed in with five or six Black-capped Chickadees, a pair of Downies, an Orange-crowned Warbler, several Yellow-rumps, Chipping, Vesper and a couple

[cobirds] Fall Count Cherry Creek SP

Fall Count Cherry Creek SP Friday: Of interest: Juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger was found picking on the shore in the cove north of the Swim Beach. Nice mixture of Sanderling, four Pectoral, several Least and two Baird's Sandpipers on the Southeast corner spit. Four Red-necked Phalaropes pretty far

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe

Dear Cobirders, A fine birding day today in the rain sleet and spitting snow. Among the highlights were one Wilson's Phalarope, 2 Least Sandpipers and 6 Semipalmated Plovers at the new wetlands. At the now underwater spit in the southeast corner there were at least 60 White-faced Ibis, a single