[cobirds] Gray Flycatcher carrying food in Red Canyon Park north of Canon City tonight
I drove up to Red Canyon Park about 20 min north of Canon City this evening. I spotted several Gray Flycatchers but they were quite shy, likely still with nestlings or fledglings they are taking care of. I found one carrying food, looked to be a dragonfly. It perched high on top of a juniper and though I walked more than 50 feet away it stayed put, apparently not going to feed it's young with me in the area so I left and did not see if it has fledglings or babies in the nest. It could be either as they may be having a second nesting since there are a lot of insects to feed young due to very rainy year. Of note were several Lazuli Buntings singing near the entrance to the park as well as at least one Blue Grosbeak. More Lazuli Buntings were singing near Four Mile Creek just a short distance from the park. Also I spotted a likely pair of Evening Grosbeak (adult birds perched next to each other during breeding season) in the park. I have uploaded pics of the Gray Flycatcher, a singing Lazuli Bunting and an Evening Grosbeak onto my Birds and Nature blog. http://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/ SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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/CAAUvckq-X9_URP%2BWo0mN0dRo5Jt6Sx7%3DZm%2B70ovvrn7e2m0gnw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Peregrine Falcon, Adams County
Hello COBIRDERS: While driving northeast on I-76 on Tues, 7/21, I spotted an adult peregrine falcon sitting on a telephone pole just south and east of the 74th Ave. exit ramp, where it had a commanding view of Miller Reservoir. -Anne Price Littleton, Jefferson 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/BAY182-DS205F92D046B91280294C00CF830%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common Loon, Firestone Gravel Pits, Weld County
Hi All, I had a nicely plumaged Common Loon lazing in the largest gravel pit just past the large Sand and Gravel facility in Firestone. There were 5 Snowy Egrets as well. Good Summer Birding,Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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/CA%2B1xDH5Azpht6eJuJ%2B3JyttxTAJ7BRxnDeROBS%3DJ7LeUW1x-Gg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lower Waterton Canyon and Chatfield SP 7/21
I started early at the mouth of Waterton Canyon to revisit the *Black Phoebe* and *Eastern Phoebe*, hoping to get some further info on possible nesting. Both birds were in the same spot where they have been enjoyed of late. They continued to behave in near proximity to each other as a pair would, but I saw no evidence of nesting during my time with them. At one point they were both perched about 15 feet away from me, one on either side and both calling continually - a great comparison of the call notes. And I saw a *Say's Pheobe* on the walk in for the Sayornis trifecta. The walk in was very birdy indeed early in the morning. Buntings were everywhere along the trail and especially in the weedy field on the south side as I walked in (much less activity on the walk out), with lots of Lazuli, but also Indigo and hybrids. Flocks were flushing up in the field and many queued up along the fence line. There were many adult males. My conservative estimates of numbers were 46 *Lazuli*, 3 *Indigo* (2 adult males, 1 female type), 3 *hybrid* (Lazigo; all adult males; 2 singing), and 21 unidentified Lazuli/Indigo. Also noted were 31 *Chipping Sparrows* (migrants), 14 *Lark Sparrows*, 5 *Blue Grosbeaks*, 28 *Gray Catbirds*, 4 *Western Tanagers*, and about 13 *Yellow-breasted Chats*. A female *MacGillivray's Warbler* near the Black Phoebe spot was maybe of note down out of the hills. A *Least Flycatcher* was in that area, too, and as I began on the trail a *Greater Yellowlegs* was flying high over, looping around the general area before continuing northeast out of view. Water levels at Chatfield Reservoir continue to drop, but shoreline areas are still flooded. The Swim Beach had 2 *Greater Yellowlegs*, 1 *Lesser Yellowlegs*, 9 *Spotted Sandpipers*, a herd of 28 *Killdeer*, plus *California* and *Ring-billed Gulls*. An *Eastern Phoebe* was visible from Kingfisher Bridge on the downstream side, while the area upstream of the bridge had no less than 7 *Least Flycatchers* (most noted calling simultaneously in varied directions from one spot along the cement path on the Douglas side that is now free of flooding. One *Red-eyed Vireo* there, too. The last reach of the road to the Plum Creek Nature Area had a number of *Lazuli Buntings*, 1 male *Indigo Bunting* and 1 male *Lazigo* hybrid. Also a singing *Grasshopper Sparrow* still present and two *Blue Grosbeaks*. Near the marsh along Plum Creek upstream of the end of the road I saw a *Savannah Sparrow*, which I don't recall encountering there in the nesting season on prior visits. The creek has really eroded a big channel through the marsh area, but the *Common Yellowthroats* (9) and other marsh species seem happy. The Marina Sandspit has some islands and shoreline now exposed, but remains largely flooded. Gulls, cormorants, pelicans were loafing there, and Great Blue Herons were plentiful. Seems like a spot to watch as the water continues to drop and new margins and shallows appear. David Suddjian Littleton, 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/CAGj6Ror_ebkD-Ru7%3Dfj1%2BBwArxQn0PEhDUpVttn8AnW-kdqrBQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 21 July 2015
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: July 21, 2015 E-mail: rba AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert, Tuesday, July 21 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Upland Sandpiper (Logan, Weld, Yuma) Caspian Tern (Weld) Least Tern (Bent) ROYAL TERN (Bent) BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO (Washington) Greater Roadrunner (El Paso) LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montrose) Black Swift (Boulder, Larimer) Red-headed Woodpecker (Denver, Jefferson) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder, Hinsdale) EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE (*Logan) Least Flycatcher (*Boulder, Logan, *Yuma) Gray Flycatcher (Garfield) Black Phoebe (Jefferson) Eastern Phoebe (Douglas/Jefferson, Jefferson) Bell's Vireo (Logan) Purple Martin (Mesa, Montrose) PACIFIC WREN (Boulder) Wood Thrush (Logan) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Weld) McCown's Longspur (Weld) LUCY'S WARBLER (Montezuma) Magnolia Warbler (Washington) Field Sparrow (Logan) Fox Sparrow (Boulder) Hepatic Tanager (Las Animas) Baltimore Oriole (Logan) BENT COUNTY: --On July 10, Duane Nelson reported an adult ROYAL TERN on Plover Island on north shore of John Martin Reservoir. On July 18, Duane Nelson reported that the ROYAL TERN returned to Plover Island on the N shore of John Martin Reservoir. To get to the best view, enter through John Martin State Park south of Hasty. Wind through the part until signs poin the way to the State Wildlife Area. Turn west. At a cattle guard you will see the island. Wind around a flooded bay, and drive south. Park on top of the bluff. On July 19, Duane Nelson reported that the ROYAL TERN did not show but a Least Tern did on Plover Island at John Martin Reservoir. BOULDER COUNTY: --A probable PACIFIC WREN was reported by Andy Bankert at Calypso Cascades on July 3 on downstream side of trail between the single and double bridge. On July 7, Bill Rowe reported PACIFIC WREN at Ouzel Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. On July 9, Kathy Mihm Dunning reported a singing PACIFIC WREN in Wild Basin section of Rocky Mountain National Park. It was 1.9 miles up the trail towards Ouzel Falls just before Calypso Cascades. She warns that the trail is rough in spots and parking is very limited. On July 10, Alec Hopping reported PACIFIC WREN in Wild Basin section of Rocky Mountain National Park. --2 Black Swifts were reported by Andy Bankert towards Wild Basin Ranger Station from Calypso Cascades on July 3. On July 11, Bill Kaempfer reported Black Swift on nest at Ouzel Falls in Wild Basin section of Rocky Mountain National Park. --2 Fox Sparrows was reported by David McQuade at Brainard Lake on July 5. On July 11, Adam Vesely reported Fox Sparrow at Brainard Lake. On July 19, Andrew Fontenot reported Fox Sparrow at Brainard Lake. --A m American Three-toed Woodpecker was spotted by Connie Takamine in Wild Basin section of Rocky Mountain NP a little below Calypso Cascades on July 17. --A Least Flycatcher was reported by Ted Floyd on the S side of Waneka Lake on July 19. DENVER COUNTY: --A Red-headed Woodpecker was reported by Kenton Gomez at E 99th Ave betwen E-470 and Gun Club Road in a partially flooded field near the road on July 10. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --An Eastern Phoebe was reported by David Suddjian near Kingfisher Bridge on July 6. On July 8, Gwen Moore reported Eastern Phoebe at Chatfield downstream of Kingfisher Bridge. EL PASO COUNTY: --A Greater Roadrunner was reported by John Drummond running across Hanover Road about a mile west of Degrott Road intersection, near bridge and culvert on July 18. GARFIELD COUNTY --A Gray Flycatcher was reported by Tom McConnell at Rifle Gap SP on July 11. HINSDALE COUNTY --A m American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Bez Bezuidenhout at Grizzy Gulch Trailhead on July 16. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --On July 12, 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers were reported by Gareth Jessop and Elimaris Gonzalez on Stoney Pass Rd. --On July 14 Scott Somershoe reported Black and Eastern Phoebe at Waterton Canyon. On July 15, Doug Kibbe and Frank Farrell reported Black and Eastern Phoebes in Lower Waterton Canyon. On July 16, Gwen Moore reported Black Phoebe in Lower Waterton Canyon. On July 19, Tim Ryan, Joe Roller, Mackenzie Goldthwaite, and Mark Chavez reported Black Phoebe in Lower Waterton Canyon and Goldthwait and Chavez also reported Eastern Phoebe. --On July 15, Michel Kiessig reported Eastern Phoebe at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. LARIMER COUNTY: --On July 12, David Bray reported 5 Black Swifts passing through Bobcat Ridge. LAS ANIMAS COUNTY: --Hepatic Tanagers were reported by David Chartier and Thomas Heinrich on Hwy 12 about .5 from Mile Marker 65 on June 27. On July 2, Steve Brown reported a m Hepatic tanager about 0.8 mi W of Mile Mark 65 on Hwy 12. On July 5, Garry Witt reported Hepatic Tanager on Hwy 12. On July 8, Robert Shade reported a pair of Hepatic Tanagers between MM 64 and 65 on Hwy 12. LOGAN COUNTY: --On
