[cobirds] Reddish Egret update, 8/20
Birders, This morning, I saw the subadult white morph Reddish Egret in a different location on John Martin Reservoir. It was one one of the gravel points on the south side of the reservoir about one mile west of the dam. This is about five miles east of the previous location, and might signal that the bird might not be easy to relocate. Compounding the issue, the road over the dam is closed due to a construction project within the dam, so scanning from the dam will not be possible. The habitat on the west end of the lake is outstanding, and if the Reddish Egret stays around, it should eventually return to that location. Since I can't keep up on the bird the next few days, I would implore birders to update cobirds with the status of the bird. Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent Co., CO -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Free ABA Literature at DFO Meeting, August 23rd
D.F.O. Monthly Meeting Ted Floyd -- Listening in the Dark: Insights from Colorado Monday, August 23, 2010 (the 4th Monday, NOT the last Monday) Denver Museum of Nature and Science, City Park -- 7:30 p.m. Free ABA literature at DFO meeting, August 23rd If you are planning to attend the Monday night DFO presentation (Ted Floyd, Listening in the Dark), you'll be happy to learn that DFO members and guests will receive a free copy of the new beginner's birding guide, Let's Go Birding! by Colorado birders Ted Floyd and Bill Schmoker. As you may recall, we ran out of copies of Let's Go Birding! when Ted and Bill spoke to us earlier this year. So if you missed out at that time, this is your chance to get your copy. Also, there will be a limited supply, available on a first-come first-served basis, of free copies of the July 2010 Birding magazine. Thanks to the American Birding Association for providing these items to members and guests of DFO! Submitted by Chris A. Blakeslee - DFO Board Member Centennial, Colorado corvidc...@aol.com -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] D.F.O. Monthly Meeting - August 23rd
D.F.O. Monthly Meeting Ted Floyd -- Listening in the Dark: Insights from Colorado (Note: This is a different title from that which was used in the August Lark Bunting, but it is the same Ted with a NEW lecture about nocturnal field ornithology) **See next e-mail about FREE ABA literature to be handed out at this meeting! Monday, August 23, 2010 (the 4th Monday, NOT the last Monday) Denver Museum of Nature and Science, City Park 7:30 p.m. DFO’s Fall Season starts with a bang bringing Ted Floyd back to the podium to discuss avian nightlife -- all the fascinating things birds do at night. We will learn how to identify birds by their nocturnal vocalizations, and we will learn how the new field of nocturnal field ornithology is leading to unexpected and important conservation applications. Warning: Birding at night is thoroughly addictive; as a result of attending Ted's presentation, you may find yourself increasingly sleep deprived during the nighttime hours, not wanting to miss out on any of the thrills of nocturnal field ornithology. Ted Floyd is the editor of Birding, the flagship publication of the American Birding Association. He received his Ph.D. from Penn State University in Ecology, and is the author of numerous articles and three recent books, including The Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America (HarperCollins). Ted is a frequent speaker at bird festivals and other birding events, and he is an instructor with the ABA’s Institute for Field Ornithology. His last three appearances before DFO audiences were “The Most Excellent Birds in the World” (Oct. 2007); “Birding at Night: The Ultimate Frontier” (March 2009) about the mid to late summer molt migration of Colorado chipping sparrows; and “Birding 2.0 -- Using Technology to Become a Better Birder” (March 2010) presented in collaboration with Bill Schmoker and Nathan Pieplow. In that presentation the three discussed the latest gadgets and software available on the market to assist birders in finding their prey. Mark this date on your birding calendar NOW because, as always, you will not want to miss this entertaining and informative night in Ricketson Auditorium! Future Meetings September 27, 2010 - Black Swifts in Colorado with Jason Beason of RMBO * CHANGE OF MEETING DATE * Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - Scott Rashid and Small Mountain Owls Directions The Denver Field Ornithologists monthly meetings are held in Ricketson Auditorium at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in City Park. These meetings are free and open to the public and occur on the 4th Monday of each month August through April (except December). Park on the north side of the Museum and walk around and enter through the Museum's west doors. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Plan to arrive by 7:15 p.m.; DOORS OPEN BY 7:00 AND ARE LOCKED AT 7:30 P.M. If late, you can enter through the security/volunteer entrance on the north side of the building, but this does create problems for our hosts at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Submitted byChris A. Blakeslee - DFO Board Member Centennial, Colorado corvidc...@aol.com -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Breeding persists in Park, Chaffee, Alamosa Counties; Townsend's Warbler Hecla Junction
Enroute to and from Black Swift banding at Zapata Falls the past two days, I stopped at several atlas blocks and a ColonyWatch location to check for late season breeding evidence. August 18: Kenosha Pass (Park) Ring-necked Duck, female with 4 duckings American Coot, many young, most nearly grown Hairy Woodpecker, pair with juvenile Gray-headed Junco, adult feeding fledgling (All of these were previously confirmed in the block, but late season records add to the phenological record) Antero Reservoir (Park) Eared Grebe, adult with two young American White Pelican, 187 on islands and open water, including adults and birds fledged this year. Surprisingly, 23 large gray young with 13 adults still in a nursery. Double-crested Cormorants, 205 adults and immatures August 19 CR 6N (Alamosa) Swainson's Hawk, 1 brancher on utility pole by nest. 1 agitated adults Hecla Junction (Chaffee) This prominent raft take-out spot is surprisingly birdy. Western Wood Pewee, several fledglings generally with adults, including a single and group of three fledglings being fed Gray Flycatcher, family group of four in pinyon-juniper Rock Wren, 2 fledglings House Wren, several fledglings includng one in a bush babbling softly Chipping Sparrow, adult feeding fledgling Also White-throated Swift; Cedar Waxwings; Yellow, Black-throated Gray, and female Townsend's Warbler; and many Lesser Goldfinches Clear Creek Reservoir (Chaffee) American Robin, 2 adults with fledglings. Chuck Hundertmark 2546 Lake Meadow Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 Phone/fax: 303-604-0531 Cell: 720-771-8659 cahm...@q.com -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Scientific Study on Evening Grosbeaks
From the Backyard Bird Bulletin: The National Bird-Feeding Society is assisting in a scientific study on Evening Grosbeak subspecies. The study is being performed by Aaron Haiman, a graduate student at the University of California, Davis. Aaron is studying how many subspecies of grosbeaks exist, where they occur, and what the differences between them are. Groups of birds will be found throughout their range and banded, measured, recorded, and have blood samples collected from them. The first step in this project is finding the birds, and since they are nomadic this can be challenging. If you see Evening Grosbeaks coming to your bird feeders, especially if they are there regularly and for a while, please contact Aaron at anhai...@ucdavis.edu. Aaron has permits to band in California, Oregon, and Colorado and is looking for people and birds in those states. He will be in Colorado in early September. Participants will be asked to contact Aaron when they have Evening Grosbeaks at their feeders and give an estimate on the number of grosbeaks visiting the bird feeders. Also, participants will be asked to give permission for Aaron to visit your feeders and band the Evening Grosbeaks. If you are interested in this study, please e-mail Aaron at anhai...@ucdavis.edu. In your correspondence include your name and address, and he will be in contact with you shortly. -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Rich Levad's ebook, The Coolest Bird
COBirders, Karen Levad wanted to be sure that Rich Levad's book, The Coolest Bird, A Naural History of the Black Swift and those Who Have Persued It, Rich's exhaustive research about the discovery and natural history of Black Swift, was made available for all birders (and others) to read. The American Birding Association graciously has made The Coolest Bird available on their website, www.aba.org. Besides the 26 chapters about Black Swifts, the book also includes a forward by Karen, a conservation chapter, an extensive bibilography, drawings, photographs, and inside you will find the names of many Colorado birders mentioned here. When at the ABA home page search for Winging It in the lower right and you will find the link, E-book, The Coolest Bird. It can be downloaded or read online. Enjoy! Bill Maynard Editor - Winging It Ameican Birding Associaton Colorado Springs, CO bmayn...@aba.org Banks Forced to Forgive Credit Card Debt Find Out How Much of Your Debt Can Be Erased. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c6edc03219a62139a0st06duc -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Loudy-Simpson Park - Moffat County
Highlights of birding the nature trail at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig this AM with Dee Bolton include Tennessee Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Townsend's Warbler and Northern Waterthrush. Of note was a pair of Wood Ducks in prebasic molt in the area behind the County Maintenance Shop on 1St Street in Craig. Its the first time I have observed Wood Ducks in prebasic molt - fascinating!!! Allison Hilf Denver, 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, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Boulder four hummer species
Today I had four hummingbird species. The last time I had Black-chinned here was August of two years ago. Rufous, 1 adult female, 2 juvenile males Calliope, 1 female, 1 juvenile male Black-chinned, 1 juvenile male Broad-tailed, 40-60? (I've been out of town and temporarily lost count of consumption, by which I estimate the numbers). All four species were photographed good enough for ID, but not particularly good shots. All but the Broad-tailed were fairly skittish today. David Waltman 6,000 feet, 1/2 way between Boulder Lyons -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Burrowing Owls Sandhill Cranes Weld County
Today Jeanne and I along with E.B. Ellis birded Weld and a small bit of Larimer counties. The highlights were 7 Burrowing Owls on the north side of CR 46 just east of CR 45 intersection, and 2 Sandhill Cranes on the south side of CR 40 a quarter mile east of CR 45. The owls were very active and the cranes were both a beautiful rust color with the white and red on their heads quite visible. All in all over 50 species today with very high numbers of ibis, cormorant, and pelicans. Good birding, all! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Reddish Egret 8/20 pm update
Sandy Arnesen and I were able to relocate the Reddish Egret first found by Duane Nelson this afternoon in the west end of John Martin. We were able to view it from two vantage points on the north side. Great find Duane. Joyce Takamine Las Animas -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] August 21, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado
Date: August 21, 2010 e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report REDDISH EGRET (*Bent) Piping Plover (Bent) Dunlin (Weld) LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montrose) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Moffat) Red-eyed Vireo (Montezuma) Purple Martin (Garfield, Rio Blanco) Tennessee Warbler (*Moffat) Nashville Warbler (*Moffat) Black-throated Gray Warbler (*Mesa Northern Waterthrush (* Pueblo) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Mineral) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Bent County: --A white-morph REDDISH EGRET was reported by Duane Nelson at the west end of John Martin on August 18. From CR JJ just east of CR 20 turn south towards reservoir and meander until you reach the cliff at the edge of the reservoir. The egret was seen again on August 19 by Wild and on August 20 by Arnesen at the west end of John Martin. --A juv Piping Plover was reported by Wild at John Martin in the same spot with the REDDISH EGRET on August 19. El Paso/Pueblo Counties: --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Drummond at Rose Pond (Pueblo) at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) on August 18. Garfield/Rio Blanco Counties: --Purple Martins were reported by McConnell on Roan Plateau on August 14. Mineral County: --A female type Chestnut-collared Longspur was reported by Beatty on August 18. It was south of Mineral County Airport near Creede in a partially developed subdivision. Mesa County: --A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Robinson at Connected Lakes on August 19. Moffat County: --3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers were reported by Luke near Black Mountain on August 13. They were in the vicinity of FR110 and Sawmill Creek Campground. --A male Tennessee Warbler and Northern Waterthrush were reported by Luke at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig on August 14. The Tennessee Warbler and Northern Waterthrush were seen again on August 17 by Litteral. On August 20, Hilf reported Tennessee and Nashville Warbler and Northern Waterthrush at Loudy-Simpson. Montezuma County: --An imm Red-eyed Vireo was reported by Beatty at Narraguinep SWA on August 15. The SWA is in the NW corner of the reservoir and is accessed through a closed gate. Note: the NW portion of the lake is mostly private property. Please obtain permission from the land owner before accessing this property. Montrose County: --A male LESSER NIGHTHAWK was reported by Dexter at the Nucla Sewer Ponds on August 16. Weld County: --A basic plumaged Dunlin was reported by Sanders at Lower Latham on August 19. The DFO field trip for Saturday, August 21 will be to McCabe Meadows Park and Castlewood Canyon led by Sue Schulman (303-773-3540). Meet the leader at 0700 at the Nature Center at McCabe Meadows Park. From Main Street intersection in Parker, go south on Parker Road (CO 83) for 1.2 miles. Turn right on Indian Pipe Lane to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and plenty of drinking water. Will also go to Castlewood Canyon to check out what is there. The DFO field trip for Sunday, August 22 will be to South Platte Park led by Doris Cruze (303-798-8072). Meet the leader at 0800 at Carson Nature Center north of Mineral Ave., 1 block west of South Santa Fe Drive. Half day trip will end at 11:30 or 12:00 noon depending on the weather. Bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Will be looking for birds in the river and on the lakes. The August meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists will be on Monday, August 23 at the Museum of Nature and Science at 7:30 pm. Ted Floyd will be speaking on Listening in the Dark: Insights from Colorado. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Las Animas -- 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 group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
