Hi all:
Scott Carpenter recently wrote about a bird photographed at Walden Res., Jackson Co.: "My father, Larry Carpenter, and I birded Walden Reservoir in Jackson County on Sunday, 16 August 2009.? We were pleasantly surprised to come across a CHESTNUT-COLLARED LONGSPUR.? Due to the molt of the bird, we are not 100% certain of the ID, and would appreciate feedback from those more familiar with the plumage we saw.? Photos online at: http://www.westerngrebe.com/longspur/ The bird depicted in those lovely photos is a juvenile Horned Lark.? Unlike almost all other landbirds other than thrushes, juvenile larks are characterized by the spotting present on the bird in the pix.? I wrote an article on this plumage in the April 2009 issue of?Colorado Birds, as these larks are often mis-identified as a variety of other open-country birds, particularly Sprague's Pipit and longspurs.? Back issues are obtainable from CFO's treasurer (http://cfo-link.org/journal/index.php) though I note that the link to the treasurer's address is mis-spelled (missing an 'r'). Sincerely, Tony Leukering Villas, NJ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
