[cobirds] Northern Goshawk, Boulder
When I went out to feed the birds this morning, the Blue Jays were squawking. So I looked around and saw a accipiter in a neighbors tree. When it made itself more visible I could tell that it was a Northern Goshawk maybe a female by its size. It was interesting that the small birds (juncos and chickadees) continued to feed, the E Collared Doves were no where to bee seen and the Blue Jays were trying to harass the goshawk. Nice to start off the New Year with a new yard bird. Joyce Takamine Boulder -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAHtstTcE4TtY8Qu_TDbJEBkDq-W%2B8gn_35W8P96H6NooiNa56Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Cassin's Finch, COS, El Paso Co, Saturday
Hi COBirders, Early this morning I had as many as 50 Cassin’s FInches in the trees in my backyard. The flock soon scattered, but I as still seeing as many as 25 at a time now. Waiting for the inevitable accipiter! Steve Brown Mtn Shadows area, NW Colo Spgs, -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA290B97-7101-4F87-9BB6-18AEC9B6B341%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Purple Finch (Larimer)
Livermore church feeders had 6 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, 30 Cassin's Finch, 1 female Purple Finch (photos), 1 Lapland Longspur on driveway with horned larks. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4D4711E1-72C0-4280-BC45-FE39A54AEEA0%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rosy-Finches - Golden - Jeffco
Birders, I just put out the feeders and there is about 1/2 dz finches here this morning. I'll update when I can. -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABF3siEDsizZ8La6%3DacLChdRzM8205agBmDc7_yXi4__vw_Q0Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 3 January 2015
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: January 3, 2015 This is the Rare Bird Alert Saturday, January 3 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Tundra Swan (Boulder, Mesa) White-winged Scoter (Arapahoe, El Paso) Long-tailed Duck (Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (Huerfano, Routt) Chukar (*Mesa) Red-throated Loon (Pueblo) Red-necked Grebe (Douglas/Jefferson, Huerfano) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, El Paso, Pueblo) ACORN WOODPECKER (*El Paso) Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Prowers) Black Phoebe (Mesa) Chichuahuan Raven (*Jefferson) Lapland Longspur (Boulder) Snow Bunting (*Adams) Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder, *Jefferson) Northern Cardinal (*Prowers) Rusty Blackbird (*Bent/Kiowa) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, *Jefferson) Black Rosy-Finch (Boulder, Jefferson) Brown-caped Rosy-Finch (Boulder, Jefferson) Common Redpoll (Weld) ADAMS COUNTY: --A Snow Bunting was reported by Kilpatrick at 96th and Tower Road on January 2. ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --A White-winged Scoter was reported by Clark at Cherry Creek on December 26. BENT/KIOWA COUNTIES: --At Adobe Creek Reservoir on January 2, Duane Nelson reported 2 Rusty Blackbirds from dam at outlet. Drive W on Bent CR UU from CR 10 until you get to spillway. BOULDER COUNTY: --On December 25, Gent reported all three species of Rosy-Finches at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark. On December 28, Drummong reported all three species of Rosy-Finches at Fawn Brook Inn including one Black Rosy-Finch. On January 1, Kaempfer reported Gray-crowned and Brown-capped Rosy-Finches at Fawn Brook Inn. --On January 1, Gent reported Golden-crowned Sparrow at Teller Farms parking lot. --On January 1, Floyd reported 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (3 ad, 1 1-st cyc, 1 2nd-cyc) at Waneka Lake. --On January 1, Floyd reported 6 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (5 ad, 1 1-st cyc) at Valmont Complex. --A Tundra Swan was spotted by Bob Spencer, Jr at Valmont Complex on January 1. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On December 27, Clark reported Red-necked Grebe at Chatfield. EL PASO COUNTY: --An ACORN WOODPECKER was reported by Peterson at Cheyenne Blvd in Colorado Springs on January 2. Please respect the privacy of homeowners. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --On January 1 Gwen Mooore and others reported Golden-crowned Sparrow at Red Rocks Trading Post. On January 2, Hopping reported Golden-crowned Sparrow at Red Rock Trading Post. --A Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches was reported by Kibbe at Red Rocks Trading Post on December 31. --Ira Sanders reported Gray-crowned and Black Rosy-Finches coming to his front yard at 314 DeFrance Ct in Golden on December 29. Birders are welcome to watch from the street. On December 30, Kibbe reported Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 2 Black Rosy-Finches at Sanders residence. On December 31, Stulp and Thompson reported Brown-Capped and Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches at the Sanders residence. On January 1, Skrentny reported Gray-crowned, including Hepburn's Rosy-Finches and Black-Rosy-Finch at the Sanders residence and Rasmussen reported Brown-capped Rosy-Finches. On January 2, Meredith reported Gray-crowned including Hepburn's Rosy-Finches at the Sanders residence. --On January 2, Sanders reported several Chichuahuan Ravens flew by his residence while birders were watching Rosy-Finches. MESA COUNTY: --A Black Phoebe was reported by Walker along the Colorado River in the Fuita Section of James M Robb SP on December 27. --On January 1, Korte and Henwood reported Tundra Swan and 20+ Chukars at Jerry Creek SWA. PROWERS COUNTY: --At Lamar Community College Woods on January 1, Duane Nelson reported 3 N Cardinals and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker. PUEBLO COUNTY: --At Pueblo Reservoir on December 29, Percival reported Red-throated Loon, male Long-tailed Ducks, f type White-winged Scoter, and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls. The loon and duck were at Sailboard launching area looking scout, scoter was off North Picnic Road. The Red-throated Loon was reported by Percival at the Sailboard Launching Area on December 31. WELD COUNTY: --2 Common Redpolls were reported by Lefko along Reservoir Road on December 27. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 3 will be to Wheat Ridge Greenbelt led by Jackie King (jackie.k...@ccd.edu 720-381-3314). Directions: From I-70 exit 267, take Kipling south about 0.75 mile and turn right (west) on 44th Ave. Go one mile west. Look for entrance to Prospect Park on your left (sout). Meet just inside the park in the lot right next to Prospect Lake at 0900. Bring water and snacks. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 4 will be to Canon City led by Christie Owens (christ...@q.com 303-772-6048) (This trip is full) Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder -- 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
[cobirds] Update - Rosy-Finches - Golden - Jeffco
Birders, The Rosy-Finches are back in numbers (50) now that the snow has started. -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABF3siETYZ4YpHMQt2ivJ0KYnFf%3DcYoBV%3Df3M3RLPydXryruhw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Dipper at Manitou Lake, Teller Co.
I was able to spend about an hour at Manitou Lake this afternoon. Had many of the usual suspects, plus a single red crossbill and an American dipper below the falls. Always a nice walk around the lake in the snow. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BAY174-W9A82410CEBCBDF1187C75C15A0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Update - Rosy-Finches - Golden - Jeffco
The finches have been AWOL since about 1:00. Ira Sanders Golden, CO On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Ira Sanders zroadrunne...@gmail.com wrote: Birders, The Rosy-Finches are back in numbers (50) now that the snow has started. -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABF3siE2jB1dMCwYm3%2BxbV%2B%2BWjrbdzyp_xwDDENRwvyF%3DHUjSA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red Crossbills - Golden - Jeffco
Birders A while ago about 15 Red Crossbills were found out front by Susan Blanchett. They are moving around a lot. I thought I had one with white-wing bars but couldn't find it again. -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABF3siHUu5cab1zoDKJ3wChbJ07TpxKFP%3DNHyyycRodOO6OjnA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC - Denver, Arapahoe, Adams
Our preliminary count for the Denver Urban CBC Jan. 1, without four of the important areas, stands at 80 species, 23,868 individuals. Two-thirds of them Canada Cackling Geese. So far, House Finches outnumber House Sparrows - a new development - 471 to 336. As an urban count, after the geese the most common species: Rock Pigeon, Eur. Starling, Am. Crow. Because the three South Platte River areas haven't chimed in, we don't have a sense of the duck count (without the river, we have 565 Mallards). 100 raptors of 10 species, plus 43 Bald Eagles (42 counted by Diane Buell going to the roost at Rocky Mtn. Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge). Unusual species include 2 Say's Phoebes found by Mike Serruto's group, as well as the one reported yesterday by Lauren Brook; 9 Snow Geese; one Thayer's 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, both by Cheryl Teuton Dan Brooks' group at Cherry Creek State Park. Hugh Kingery Franktown, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8D1F5B87B337FE2-1FEC-A10E9%40webmail-vm043.sysops.aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loveland CBC highlights
The Loveland CBC was held Thursday Jan 1 in cold but otherwise pleasant weather. A record 71 observers participated, identifying 26,072 birds of 94 species plus 2 additional species (American Three-toed Woodpecker and Varied Thrush) during count week. Highlights on count day included: Greater Scaup-1 White-winged Scoter-1 (no longer present on Jan 2) Eared Grebe - 15 Northern Goshawk-2 California Gull - 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull - 1 Long-eared Owl - 1 Northern Saw-whet Owl - 1 Northern Pygmy-Owl - 1 Pinyon Jay - 60 Mountain Bluebird- 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet - 3 Harris's Sparrow- 1 Common Grackle - 25 Great-tailed Grackle - 46 Lesser Goldfinch - 4 Pine Grosbeak - 15 (new species) The Loveland CBC continues to be supported by the Fort Collins Audubon Society, City of Loveland, Larimer County Department of Natural Resources, Larimer County Landfill, Quetzal Tours, and the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch/Heart-J Center for Experiential Learning. Nick Komar, compiler for Loveland CBC Fort Collins, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1606587473.13493901.1420331955643.JavaMail.zimbra%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Recent Boulder County Highlights
Greetings All Today, there was an adult KRIDER'S Red-tailed Hawk at the NW corner of County Line Rd and Hwy 119, likely the same bird that bred at Sandstone and has been seen around Union, across the street in Weld Nearby, along the railroad tracks that cross County Line Rd (also known as Weld Co Rd 1), about 1/8 of a mile from Weld County, there was a Western Scrub-Jay Yesterday, at Valmont, not much luck with gulls, as they all landed directly between me and the sun. Prior to the gull's arrival, with better light, I had 1200 Common Mergs, about a dozen RB Mergs, 12 DC Cormorants, a handful of Western Grebes, and an immature TUNDRA SWAN. Birding around Windsor (town) yesterday, Sean and Meghan Walters and I had two type-5 Red Crossbills (maybe as many as 8), and 5-10 each Mtn Chickadees and RB Nuts plus 3 Brown Creepers. This all in 2 hours. One wonders what might be hiding there. Gulls have departed the Larimer County Landfill as apparently roost sites (i.e., open water) has vanished. Good Birding Steve Mlodinow Longmont CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8D1F5D476CDAC74-BC0-AF8AC%40webmail-va139.sysops.aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Acorn Woodpeckers - Lake Isabel CBC, Pueblo Co. 1/3
Lisa Edwards and I counted birds in Pueblo Mountain Park (among other places) in Beulah, Pueblo County today for the Lake Isabel CBC. We were able to see two Acorn Woodpeckers at the Horseshoe Lodge parking lot, in the big dead ponderosa pine tree, where they breed. These birds seem to be all year residents now, which is pretty cool. This is the 2nd time for the species on the Lake Isabel CBC, and two birds is a record high for all Colorado CBCs. So far, only two Colorado CBCs have had this species, as far as I know. Colorado Springs (twice) and Lake Isabel (twice). I think the species total for today's Lake Isabel CBC, (compiler Dave Silverman) is at least 70 species, which is above average. Some highlights: Brown Thrasher, White-winged Dove, Lapland Longspur, Northern Pygmy-Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owls, Northern Goshawk among others, that I'm probably forgetting. There seemed to be good numbers of Mountain Bluebirds, American Tree Sparrows, and Cassin's Finches. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/991283670.4142648.1420339390783.JavaMail.yahoo%40jws10654.mail.bf1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Results of Rawhide Power Station CBC, Larimer County
More than a dozen hardy souls ignored dire weather forecasts and tackled their territories at and around the Rawhide Power Station today. The storm held off just long enough for most to finish covering their count areas, but by 1 PM a total whiteout of blowing snow made birding impossible and driving dangerous. Longtime participants have learned to accept (some would argue expect) such adverse conditions and the compiler is in awe of their perseverance year after year. This year 66 species were recorded including Northern Goshawk (which showed amazing agility capturing an American Robin in front of one team's car), Merlin, California Gull, Wilson's Snipe, Canyon Wren, Lapland Longspur, Snow Bunting, Gray-crowned Rosy-finch, and first count records of Brown-capped Rosy-finch and Purple Finch. Thanks to all who participated! Doug Kibbe, Compiler Littleton -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BLU174-W51DF8C6DB3867C2A30811B65B0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Crook CBC results
Hi All, Eight participants tallied 66 species on a weather-shortened Crook CBC today. Of interest were a nice male Eastern Towhee at Tamarack Ranch and a Common Grackle on the Condon Ranch. Goose numbers were very low compared to past years as were most other waterfowl. This was due to the fact that almost everything was frozen. Misses included Prairie Falcon for the first time ever and White-breasted Nuthatch. By Noon the wind and snow had become unbearable and we all headed for home which in itself was an adventure. Many spin-outs along I-76 Steve Larson Northglenn, CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/678488451.15721817.1420343270953.JavaMail.zimbra%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Photos of Livermore Purple Finch now posted on-line
For images of the Rawhide CBC Purple Finch (female-type) and commentary on its identifying features, click on http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/pufi01032015 . Hopefully it will stick around at the feeders behind the Livermore Church. As far as I can tell, birders are welcome to view the birds here. I am not too familiar with the site, but I presume there are Sunday services there, so I would suggest that any birders who visit the site be considerate and sensitive to the churchgoers who may be attending services. The church is located close to the Forks General Store along Hwy 287. Its steeple can be seen from several blocks away. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2083812866.13551654.1420350740129.JavaMail.zimbra%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
