[cobirds] American Goldfinch movements
Since late August our yard has been visited regularly by American goldfinches; we usually see 1 male and 4 or 5 females. They come to drink and bathe in the bird bath and feed on thevolunteer sunflowers in our garden. We have not seen goldfinches here in many years (we live in central Denver) and wonder if dry conditions in outlying suburbs and fields are drivingthem into town. We have also had a Wilson's warbler (female), a Townsend's warbler and a couple of western wood peewees, not exactly our usual backyard birds. I would be particularly interested in knowing if anyone has any observations of, or theories about, American goldfinch movements. Polly ReetzDenver -- 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [cobirds] NE CO Highlights
Hey all, I hope Mark, Dan, Elena, et al. all survived and enjoyed the experience of birding with Steve. I've gone boid'n with him a few times (when each day felt like several days), have given this some careful consideration, and have decided to get some t-shirts made that say: I survived Birding with Mad Man Steven Mlodinow! ;-) Thanks all, for allowing me to cross-post this on wsbn - you are hereby forewarned about birding with him! ;-) Migration rocks! Larry GJ p.s. seasonal newbies in our yard recently: Great horned owl, Western screech-owl (0230 hrs this morning and of course I could NOT go back to sleep), Black-capped chickadee-dee-dee, Western tanager, Blue grosbeak, Black-headed grosbeak (for a new late date in our yard, 8 Sept), Common nighthawk, American goldfinch (we always have Lessers, but Americans are generally below us along the river), and still quite a few hummers of three species (no Broad-tails) From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steven Mlodinow Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 10:06 PM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] NE CO Highlights Greetings All, What a wild and sleepless weekend in NE Colorado. I met up with Mark Peterson and Dan Maynard Saturday morning at dawn at the campground at Jumbo Res, Sedgwick. We quickly found BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER followed a bit later by CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER. The area around Julesburg was vey quiet, so we headed to Holyoke, Phillips County. In but a few minutes at the main city park we found ALDER FLYCATCHER, MAGNOLIA WARBLER, and a multitude of RB Nuthatches (they MUST breed here). The Holyoke Cemetery was Townsend's Warbler central (then again, where in CO has this NOT been true) and also held 2 AMERICAN REDSTARTS and a BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER. Off to the Lyons (Lions?) Fishing Hole, where Mark dug up an OVENBIRD. We then went to Wray, where Stalker Pond was birdy, with the best bird being a BELL'S VIREO, plus some more minor highlights like Field Sparrow and Northern Cardinal. I am sure that I missed stuff in the above report, but the essentials are there. The sheer number of birds this fall is fabulous, with decent numbers of Western Tans, a few Laz Buntings, and tons of Townsend's Warblers all the way to the e. CO border. Wilson's Warblers are present in crazy numbers (at least c/w last fall). Just fabulous passerine birding. Today I went with Elena Klaver to Jackson and then Prewitt. At Jackson, we found a PHILADELPHIA VIREO -- first at the visitor center, and then later about 100-200 meters further up the road. It was hanging with a couple Warbling Vireos and a RED-EYED VIREO. There was also an AMERICAN REDSTART right by the entrance. We had 5 RB Nuthatches (new arrivals, or at least missed by me in past visits) by the visitor center In one tangle of Russian Olives, Elena found a LE Owl. The flats held naught rare other than spectacular numbers of a wide variety of shorebirds + pelicans, etc. Near the Inlet Canal, in the woods to the west, we found a vocalizing INTERIOR WESTERN WB NUTHATCH. Methinks we are in for nice flux of montane birds downhill. At Prewitt, we decided to head to the Logan County access as that is where the deep water is, and I've been hankering for Sabine's Gull. Well, no Sabine's, but on the shore just right of the ladder up to the dam there were 2 juv RUDDY TURNSTONES, later seen by Joey Kellner and others. A Taiga Merlin also buzzed about, passing into both counties. Walking all the way from Logan to Washington, we saw relatively few birds, but did have a female BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER (in Washington County). Lastly, a dozen Forsteroid Terns loafed on the far side of of the water near the dam (Logan). When we returned, 4 were flying about, with dark carpal bars and nice dark on primaries labeling them as COMMON TERNS. Good Birding Steven Mlodinow Longmont CO -- 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso County 9/10/12
What an amazing day at TCR. We were there for about 4 hours and saw over 40 species, including SEVEN woodpecker species. All the woodpecker species were seen in the area around the main picnic area with individual birds seen in the archery area and the far eastern group picnic area. Woodpecker species and numbers: Lewis's - At least 12 Red-shafted Flicker - 4, including one juvenile Downy - 2 Hairy - 1 Red-naped Sapsucker - 1 Williamson Sapsucker - 1 Red-headed - 1 juvenile Other highlights: More than 20 turkeys Plumbeous Vireo Three Jay species - Stellar's (4), Blue (2), Western Scrub (43) Warblers - Yellow (1), Wilson's (3), Townsend's (5), NASHVILLE (1) Many, many, many sparrows, blue birds If anyone needs info about TCR, please contact me off-list. Good birding, everyone! Mel and Jeanne 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 cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Mourning Warbler, Boulder County 9-11-12
I found an immature MOURNING WARBLER along Coal Creek this morning, just west of Superior. This area is OFF LIMITS TO THE PUBLIC. Therefor, this bird is not chaseable. Sorry! But, it was close to the area where birders have been reporting Sage Thrashers along Coal Creek Drive. This area is full of birds because of the remanant puddles in the irrigation and the fruit in the shrubs. Well worth a visit. Coal Creek itself hasn't been very birdy since it is bone dry. Other intersting birds in the area this morning were 1 female CASSIN'S VIREO, 1 female TAIGA MERLIN, 2 SAGE THRASHERS, 16 BREWER'S SPARROWS, 6 WESTERN TANAGERS, the local pair of BALD EAGLES, and a group of cow and calve Elk. The SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER was still present yesterday (9-10-12) morning from 10-11, feeding on the south shore of North Teller Puddle #5. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] nighthawk
Hi all, Does anyone know how late Common Nighthawks are in Northern Colorado in the fall? I have been rehabilitating one that isn't quite ready to be released yet, but will be ready to be released in a few days. Thank You, Scott Rashid Estes Park -- 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] RUDDY TURNSTONE continues on Logan County side of Prewitt Reservoir
Two RUDDY TURNSTONES continue on the same narrow strip of rocky beach where Steve Mlodinow found them a few days ago. Drive to the easternmost of the three official parking areas at Prewitt Reservoir, and walk up the steep staircase that leads to the dam top. The birds are practically at your feet there and do not require a Lawrence of Arabia type trek, as has been needed at Jackson, etc. They were accompanied by a few Sanderlings. Please note that Prewitt is now closed to scuba diving. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Little Blue Heron near Lowell Ponds today
Hi Cobirds I saw the Little Blue Heron at the west end of Carl Park pond (Adams Co.) at about 4:40 pm today. This drying pond is west of the parking lot and south of Clear Creek. It connects to Carl Park up hill to the south. Bob Canter, Denver CO -- 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. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/q2MYtuZKLAEJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Re: RUDDY TURNSTONE continues on Logan County side of Prewitt Reservoir
What a shame, I was planning on scubaing at Prewitt tomorrow. AH Denver County On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 7:49:48 PM UTC-6, Joe Roller wrote: Two RUDDY TURNSTONES continue on the same narrow strip of rocky beach where Steve Mlodinow found them a few days ago. Drive to the easternmost of the three official parking areas at Prewitt Reservoir, and walk up the steep staircase that leads to the dam top. The birds are practically at your feet there and do not require a Lawrence of Arabia type trek, as has been needed at Jackson, etc. They were accompanied by a few Sanderlings. Please note that Prewitt is now closed to scuba diving. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/6-vk4EtFsw0J. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
