[cobirds] Osprey @ Walden Ponds

[Kyle Medina]

Was hiking along the farthest west trail (north/south direction) of Ricky 
Weiser Wetland Ponds. The osprey came out of the tree line on the far side 
of the pond on the west side of the trail and flew back into the same tree 
line. If you see the floating deck he back into those trees. I am guessing 
that is private land/pond? Since all entry points were barred off.


Kyle Medina
Westminster, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Yellow-throated Vireo at Fountain Creek Regional Park

[bcbr1150rt]

Sam,

  Spent about 2 hours at Fountain Creek this afternoon but no luck with the 
Vireo.  I did see the Grackle in the exact same spot--that is a big bird!




Thanks for the tip!

Brian

On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 12:03:22 AM UTC-6, Sam Fason wrote:
>
> Hi all, 
>
> I hit Fountain Creek (El Paso Co.) this afternoon and managed to come away 
> with some nice birds, the highlight being a gorgeous Yellow-throated Vireo. 
> The bird was working the trees south of the Willow Springs ponds. 
> A perched Broad-winged Hawk was another nice surprise, and a Great-tailed 
> Grackle in the cattails by the nature center was a long overdue county 
> lifer. 
>
> photos of the vireo and hawk here: 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/57637231@N04/26181576083/
>
> Good birding,
> Sam Fason, Colorado Springs
>

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[cobirds] SE CO 5/4 birds

[Brandon Percival]

After the interesting warblers I found earlier in the day (read previous
posts if you want), thing slowed down for unusual things.

I went to Melody Tempel Grove in Bent Co.  The best bird there was a
Red-headed Woodpecker, no rare migrants that I could find.

I checked most Lamar area locations, Prowers County.

Riverside Cemetery had a singing Field Sparrow, along with singing
Clay-colored, Brewer's, and Chipping Sparrows.  Dave Leatherman found a
singing Cassin's Vireo here today.

Lamar Community College: normal stuff for me a singing White-winged Dove,
Northern Cardinals, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers.  Also, Mississippi Kite,
two Western Tanagers, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, among other normal stuff.
Warblers weren't very thick.  Thrushes were however.

At Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar.  Not too much, except for a Red-bellied
Woodpecker, Bullock's Oriole, and the siskin/goldfinch/Chipping Sparrow
convention.

Ended the day with an excellent Pizza dinner with some friends!

Brandon K. Percival

Sent from my Android from the field

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Re: [cobirds] Lesser Goldfinches - Pueblo (City/County)

[Gloria Nikolai]

Leon,


I live in Colorado Springs and have Lesser Goldfinch nearly all year and they 
are consistently black-backed. Variety in the bird world is the spice of life 
[]


Gloria Nikolai

El Paso County



From: cobirds@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Leon 
Bright 
Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 8:07 PM
To: Cobirds
Subject: [cobirds] Lesser Goldfinches - Pueblo (City/County)


COBirders--  Yesterday afternoon a pair (M + F) of Lesser Goldfinches appeared 
briefly in my back yard.  They were of the black-backed form which makes them 
most likely from Texas and much rarer here than other wanderers from that state 
that allegedly drive Suburbans.  [Clarification for our novice birders:  Most 
Lesser Goldfinches in Colorado—and almost all west of our state—have a greenish 
back.  See Sibley, The Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd ed. p. 579.  During the last 
several decades the ratio of green-backs to black-backs that I have seen here 
has been roughly 20 – 1.]

Leon Bright. Pueblo



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[cobirds] Jon Dunn CFO trip

[Larry Modesitt]

 

CFO Members,


Jon Dunn, the keynote speaker of our 2014 CFO convention and one of the 
most esteemed field guide leaders in the world, is leading a special CFO 
trip. He will be picking up participants at the Sacramento, California 
airport, and leading them to hotspots on the way to the Western Field 
Ornithologists convention in Fortuna, California. He is donating his time 
in order to further the partnership between CFO and WFO.

 

The trip starts from the Sacramento airport on September 21, 2016 and 
arrives at the convention site on the eve of September 28. The convention 
ends on October 2, so transportation back to Sacramento is the morning of 
October 3. Information about the WFO convention will be online shortly at 
westernfieldornithologists.org.

 

For birders looking to fatten their life lists on birds seen only on the 
west coast, with perhaps an Asian rarity or two thrown in, this is a trip 
to take. For an itinerary, list of target birds, and costs, or any 
questions, please write to me separately, and I’ll send you a full 
description.

 

Larry Modesitt,

Director, CFO and WFO

larry.cor...@gmail.com

 

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[cobirds] Colorado RBA - May 4, 2016

['Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds]

Compiler:  Allison Hilf
e-mail:RBA AT cobirds.org
Date:  May 4, 2016
This is the Rare Bird Alert for Thursday May 4, 2016, sponsored by Denver Field
Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species).
Note / warblers and other migrants on the move.  Go out and find more!!

Common Loon (Arapahoe,Denver)
Long-tailed Duck (Arapahoe; Mesa)
Red-necked Grebe (Bent)
BROWN PELICAN(Bent; Boulder; Weld)
Glossy Ibis (Weld)
Black Rail (*Arapahoe,Bent)
Whimbrel (La Plata)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (*Bent)
Northern Waterthrush (*Pueblo)
Red-belllied Woodpecker (Yuma)
Varied Thrush( Araoahoe)
Prothonotary Warbler (Larimer)
Palm Warbler (Weld; *Yuma)
Northern Parula (Bent, Denver, Larimer, Prowers)
Worm-eating Warbler (*Boulder)
Scarlet Tanager (*Larimer)
Summer Tanager (Bent)
Field Sparrow (Weld)
Fox Sparrow (Summit)


For locations you are not familiar with (e.g. "Lower Latham"), please refer to 
CFO's Colorado County Birding site for directions:  
www.coloradocountybirding.org


ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
--On April 24, the over wintering Long-tailed Ducks were reported by David 
Suddjaian at South Platte Reservoir.
—On May 2 a Varied Thrush (male) returned to Becky Campbell’s.  Last appearance 
was April 3

BENT COUNTY:
--In May 2 a male Ruby -throated Hummingbird was seen by Duane Nelson On the 
North side of Lamar  Community College grove
—On May 1 a male Summer Tanager was reported by Duane Nelson at Tempel Grove in 
NE Bent County.
—On May 1 a Black Rail was heard by Duane Nelson at the Ft. Lyon Marsh complex.
--On April 23, two Northern Parulas were reported by Brandon Percival at Lake 
Hasty Campground near campsite 81.

--On April 19, Duane Nelson reported a Red-necked Grebe in drab basic plumage, 
was just offshore, and within 100 feet of the rocky face of the dam of John 
Martin Reservoir. On April 21, Kerry Hargrove reported the Red-necked Grebe at 
John Martin Reservoir.

--A BROWN PELICAN was found by Jill White Smith at Lake Hasty below  the dam on 
April 14 and was seen by several other birders.  On April 23, Brandon Percival 
reports the BROWN PELICAN just east and below John Martin Reservoir.

BOULDER COUNTY:
—On May 1 a Bewick’s Wren was reported by David Pettee on Dartmouth Ave.
--On April 30 a Worm-eating Warbler was reported by Nathan Pieplow  along 
Boulder Creek below the CU Rec Center.  It was near the west end, south of the 
creek, just east of the pump station (there is no longer a footbridge across 
the creek at the pump station, so you'll have to cross the creek closer to 
Folsom and walk west).  It was seen right around the bench commemorating Ruth 
Leinbach, and around the adjacent small flooded hollow.  On May 1 Lisa Steadman 
noted it was approx. 50 yards east of where it was initially reported.  It has 
not been seen today.
—On April 26 a BROWN PELICAN was reported by John Rutenbeck at Walden Ponds 
Cottonwood Marsh.
--On April 28 a Gray Flycatcher was reported by Ted Floyd at Greenlee Preserve.

DENVER COUNTY:
—On May 1 a Northern Parula was reported by Nathan Pieplow at City Park, just 
northwest of the gazebo at the west end of Ferril Lake.
—On April 28 A Common Loon was reported by Tina Jones at the East side of 
Marston Reservoir.

EL PASO COUNTY:
—On May1 an Eastern Phoebe was reported by Robb Hauds at Kettle Lake.
LA PLATA COUNTY:
—On May1 a Whimbrel was reported by Ryan Votta at Pastorious Park.

LARIMER COUNTY: 
--May 3 a Scarlet Tanager was reported by David Wade at Lee Martinez Park in 
the large Cottonwoods lining the river near low-dead dam.
—On April 26 a Northern Parula was reported by Jason Beason east of McMurry 
Natural Area along the foot path.

MESA COUNTY:
—On May 1 a Long-tailed Duck was reported by Carol Ortenzio at Redlands Parkway 
Ponds.

PUEBLO COUNTY
--On May 3 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by Brandon Percival, close to 
the Arkansas River just east of the Fish Hatchery Ponds.

SUMMIT COUNTY:
—On May 1 a Fox Sparrow was reported by Jack Bushong at Bills Ranch Lake.

WELD COUNTY:
-On May1 a Field Sparrow was reported by Judie Wright at Glenmere Park, west 
edge of pond.

—On April 29 a Lesser Black-backed Gull (near adult) was reported by Steve 
Mlodinow at Union Reservoir.
--On April 29 a Palm Warbler (western) was reported by Steve Mlodinow at the 
Eaton Cemetery.
--On April 29 an injured Glossy Ibis was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Lower 
Latham.
—On April 28 a BROWN PELICAN (adult, breeding plumage) was reported by Karen 
Drozda at Ireland Reservoir #5.

YUMA COUNTY:
--On April 28 a Prothonotary Warbler was reported by Dan Maynard in Wray.
--On April 28 a Least Flycatcher was reported by Dan Maynard in Wray.
--On April 28 Chimney Swifts were reported by Dan Maynard in Wray.
--On April 28 a Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard in Laird.
--On April 28 3 Palm Warblers (western) were reported by Dan Maynard at Stalker 
Lake. Chris 

[cobirds] Washington and Logan County Birding on 5/4

[William H Kaempfer]

I headed out to Logan County today in order to be in place to lead one of the 
arrival trips for the CFO Convention.  That trip will be departing from 
Sterling in route to Lamar tomorrow, albeit with just three of us along for the 
birding.

Heading out today I paid visits to Prewitt and North Sterling Reservoirs.  Both 
were absolutely, totally full and not particularly covered with birds which 
gave me the time to continue on to Red Lion.  There were some active spots, 
especially for shorebirding here and there.  Just before Prewitt along US 6 a 
flooded field on the south side of the road held a single Whimbrel along with 
avocets and willets.

Just west of Crook I found a single Upland Sandpiper already on territory.  And 
then finally at Red Lion there were triple digits of both Wilson's Phalaropes 
and Long-billed Dowitchers.  Two Foster's Terns were there, but I did not find 
Caspian Tern.  Other shorebirds included more avocets, three Black-necked 
Stilts, one Least and a few Baird's Sandpipers and a single Stilt Sandpiper.  
There were lots of Marsh Wrens ruling the roosts and a Sora took off at one 
point when I walked past.

For the day, the only warblers noted were Orange-crowned and Yellow-rumped.  I 
tried without success for Mississippi Kite in Sterling.

Bill Kaempfer
Boulder

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[cobirds] Scarlet Tanager still present - Lee Martinez (Larimer)

[John Shenot]

Seen by two of us at 6:10pm in the previously reported location. Maybe 30 yards 
downstream of the dam. Yay!

John Shenot
Fort Collins, CO

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Re: [cobirds] Correction on Black Rail Cherry Creek Res

['Norm Lewis' via Colorado Birds]

Bob, all you have done is to supply a measure of solace to all of us who have 
made bone-headed ID errors over the years. Hey, if Bob can fall victim to the 
dreaded ID gremlin, why not I? 


Norm Lewis
Lakewood, CO




-Original Message-
From: ROBERT RIGHTER 
To: cobirds 
Sent: Wed, May 4, 2016 3:23 pm
Subject: [cobirds] Correction on Black Rail Cherry Creek Res

Hi:

Good Grief, I should have known better, what I was hearing was a Virginia's 
Rail. My apologies to anyone who made the trip to Cherry Creek for the Black 
Rail.

Most embarrassing, my face is now beat red, probably turning to a crimson color 
as type this out. I’m sure the egg on the face will be there shortly


Humbly

Bob Righter

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[cobirds] Re: Humility from birding and No Boulder Worm-eating warbler found

[Jeff Parks]

I went over to campus this afternoon to see if I could find this bird as 
well, since I haven't seen one before.  I thought it might be a long shot, 
since it has been a couple of days, but the weather was so nice it seemed 
that a bike ride was in order.  I walked upstream from the lower 
footbridge, up to the point where the other footbridge used to be (when did 
it come down?),  but no sign of the wayward warbler.  I did see a couple of 
hermit thrushes, so that was good.  A couple of rabbits were hopping around 
in the grass, munching contentedly.  That spot (where the bird was 
originally reported) used to be, way back in the day, a tennis court that 
was flooded in the winter time for people to skate on. I remember skating 
there as a kid, long before they had indoor rinks.   No sign of the tennis 
court/skating rink remains, but the fireplace that was in the warming hut 
still stands.  It is looking a little worse for the wear, but I suspect it 
could still hold a nice fire.  On the way back, still no sign of the 
wayward warbler.  The memories that came back were great, though.

Jeff Parks
Boulder, CO
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[cobirds] Boulder Theater Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Colorado National Parks

[Peter Burke]

All:
Forgive the commercial nature of this post, but I wanted anyone not
fortunate enough to attend the CFO Convention in Lamar this weekend to be
aware of a neat event at the Boulder Theater. The nationally recognized
photographer, publisher, teacher and environmentalist John Fielder will
provide a visual tour of the state's national parks and monuments.

May 6, 6:00 p.m. info is here
.

Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with Boulder Theater nor John Fielder,
and I do not profit in any way from this event.

Good birding!

Peter Burke

935 11th St. Boulder, CO 80302

(973) 214-0140

Flickr   LinkedIn


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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy Banding Report - Chatfield, 5/4/16

[meredith . mcburney]

Fewer Yellow-rumped Warblers in the nets, but they continue to be around in 
large numbers.  Just feeding higher in the trees and in areas down by the 
big pond where there is no space for nets. A relatively quiet day, we 
banding 19 plus caught one banded in a prior year:

Downy Woodpecker 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
House Wren 3
Swainson's Thrush 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Intergrade 1
Spotted Towhee 1, banded in 2014
Song Sparrow 2
Lincoln's Sparrow 1
White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 1
Red-winged Blackbird 1

Open daily, weather permitting, through June 2, EXCEPT for May 13, 14, and 
30. It is almost always better to visit early in the morning. We are 
opening nets at 6:30, and most days will have birds back at the station by 
7:15. There are school groups every weekday, arriving about 9:45. We aim to 
close by noon most days, earlier if it is very hot, very cold, or very 
windy.

Meredith McBurney
Bander/Biologist
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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[cobirds] Chestnut-collared Longspurs/Weld

[Rachel]

COBirders,

Not a rarity but in some years very hard to find. Today, I had several pairs of 
Chestnut-collared Longspurs on County Rd. 69 just south of Rd. 104 on the 
Pawnee National Grasslands. For those interested in this bird the exact 
coordinates are: 40.728171,-104.409255

McCown’s Longspurs were everywhere and very easy to see.
---
Rachel Hopper
Ft. Collins. CO
r-hop...@comcast.net



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Re: [cobirds] CFO Convention: Final Countdown

[David Suddjian]

And dear conventioneers, don't forget to report the Black-capped Vireos and
other birding highlights to COBirds!

David Suddjian
Littleton, CO


On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 6:50 AM, Ted Floyd  wrote:

> Hi, everybody. We're almost there! The CFO convention welcome picnic gets
> under way tomorrow evening, Thursday, May 5, at Willow Creek Park in Lamar,
> where we will be greeted by CFO President Doug Faulkner and Lamar Mayor
> Roger Stagner, where Mississippi Kites will be sailing on the balmy
> zephyrs, and where Black-capped Vireos will be singing from the shrubbery
> by the port-a-potties... Okay, a few items for your final CFO convention
> flight check:
>
> 1. Use #CFOConvention
>  for all social
> media content. We want to see your photos and stories!
>
> 2. Use eBird  for your field trips. Duh.
> But please also consider the option to "share" eBird checklists. Coordinate
> with your field trip leaders on this matter.
>
> 3. Speaking of field trips, please note that all CFO field trip leaders
> and participants observe the ABA Code of Birding Ethics
> .
>
> 4. Please print out--or, better yet, save a tree, and view on your
> phone--the abstracts for the Saturday science session. Your convention
> packet has a one-page overview (names of presenters, titles of
> presentations, times of presentations), but not the full texts of the
> abstracts. So go to the CFO convention's science session webpage
> , and check out
> the full texts of the abstracts.
>
> 5. For general information on the convention, check out the press release
> in *The Prowers Journal*
> 
> and the announcement at the City of Lamar website
> .
>
> See you tomorrow!
>
> Ted Floyd
> Lafayette, Boulder County
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[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge (04 May 2016) 2 Raptors

[reports]

Dinosaur Ridge
Colorado, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 04, 2016
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture   0 12101
Osprey   0  4 14
Bald Eagle   0  0 12
Northern Harrier 0  0  3
Sharp-shinned Hawk   0  9 53
Cooper's Hawk1  5 54
Northern Goshawk 0  0  0
Red-shouldered Hawk  0  0  0
Broad-winged Hawk0  0  3
Red-tailed Hawk  0  4254
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  0
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  7
Ferruginous Hawk 0  0  2
Golden Eagle 0  0  2
American Kestrel 1  4 42
Merlin   0  0  0
Peregrine Falcon 0  0 10
Prairie Falcon   0  0 12
Mississippi Kite 0  0  0
Unknown Accipiter0  1 26
Unknown Buteo0  0 17
Unknown Falcon   0  2 10
Unknown Eagle0  0  1
Unknown Raptor   0  0  8

Total:   2 41631
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Observation start time: 07:45:00 
Observation end   time: 13:15:00 
Total observation time: 5.5 hours

Official Counter:Gary Rossmiller

Observers:

Visitors:
Just a few hikers passing thru the site. Fairly light use of the trail
today, evenly divided between hikers, runners, and cyclists.


Weather:
Almost cloudless, a few clouds developed to the west later in the day.
Slight haze made following birds difficult. Breeze out of the east moving
to the southeast in the afternoon. Calm at times, BF 2-3, with gusts up to
BF 5. Temps from 14.3 C to 21.1 C, dropping barometer from 30.18 down to
30.12. A very clear, nice, and warm spring day.

Raptor Observations:
A Cooper's went by before 8 am MST just to the east, made a couple of
soaring circles and took off in a long glide to the north. An American
Kestrel was flapping north past the power lines shortly after that. A
couple of local RT's to the west, and a very nice view of a RT in a fast
glide on the east side and very low heading south. 3 local TV's worked the
ridge repeatedly mid-morning, one of them roosting on the power pole. 

Non-raptor Observations:
Spotted Towhee and Western Scrub Jay were very near the site most of the
day. Western Bluebird on the east side. Meadowlarks on both sides of the
ridge. Magpies, Crows, Ravens. A couple of dozen White Throated Swifts went
over mid-morning. 7 deer near the trail on the way up, 3 below to the east,
4 elk on Green Mtn. The lizards are out. A cottontail came over to the
juniper. Otherwise, a very quiet day. 

Predictions:
Seems like the raptors must be content with their current locations and
won't be migrating in significant numbers. 

Report submitted by Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 
(jeff.bi...@birdconservancy.org)
Dinosaur Ridge information may be found at:
http://www.birdconservancy.org/


Site Description:
Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is
the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur
Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of
the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger
long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie
Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned
Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and
Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular.
Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western
Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or
Dusky Grouse. Birders are always welcome. 
The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from Bird Conservancy of
the Rockies from about 9 AM to around 3 PM from March 1st to May 7th.

Directions to site:
>From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take
left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from
the south side of lot to hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading east on 

[cobirds] Correction on Black Rail Cherry Creek Res

[ROBERT RIGHTER]

Hi:

Good Grief, I should have known better, what I was hearing was a Virginia's 
Rail. My apologies to anyone who made the trip to Cherry Creek for the Black 
Rail.

Most embarrassing, my face is now beat red, probably turning to a crimson color 
as type this out. I’m sure the egg on the face will be there shortly


Humbly

Bob Righter

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[cobirds] Humility from birding and No Boulder Worm-eating warbler found

['ronbco' via Colorado Birds]

Yesterday afternoon I went to look for the warbler as it would be a lifer 
for me.
I found the markers noted in the previous postings and I even found one of 
it's reported buddy hermit thrushes. But alas the target itself was not 
found.

As I was walking away I reflected on how birding can be humbling. At one 
point I had seen a small bird hoping on the ground and put my bins up to 
study. While staring I slipped on the mud underneath me and hit the deck. 
It would have made a great video...I was just standing still one moment and 
the next moment arms and legs flying to try to catch myself. Only my pride 
was injured. Then a couple minutes later I see another small hopping 
movement but all I could make out was a big eye. Maybe an Ovenbird! I move 
to get a better view and re-spot it. It was that wonderful species called 
rabbit!

Oh well, a humbling hour along Boulder Creek on a beautiful spring day is 
better than many other hours!
To heal my wounded psyche I stopped by Mustards Last Stand for an Italian 
and fries.

Ron Bolton
Berthoud



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[cobirds] RFI-- Road conditions for CR80 leks?

[Kerry Hargrove]

Dave, 
I'm currently coming from that exact location. Roads are fine. Some small areas 
with deep ruts and others that are still wet about 6 miles up but that's past 
the lek(s) and nothing that my car couldnt handle

Good luck...

Kerry Hargrove
Thornton

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[cobirds] Black Rail Cherry Res

[Robert Righter]

The Black Rail was first heard from  the wet lands on the west side of park, 
opposite from the the road to the model air plane field. I heard two singing 
ki-dick, Ki-dick, ki-dick  from 12:15 to 1:15 pm. They were actively singing. 
Also from the same vicinity there were Sora and Virginia Rails vocalizing

Please do not play tapes as tapes disrupt normal behavior and would encourage 
them leave

Bob Righter
Denver CO



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[cobirds] RFI-- Road conditions for CR80 leks?

[Dave Cameron]

Hello all-- Does anyone know what the current road conditions are for the 
CR80 leks N and E of Hayden?  Heading that way this weekend, hoping for 
Greater Sage.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Yardbirds, Arapaho County, no rarities

['Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds]

It must seem like I'm an incredible underachiever here compared to everyone 
else's amazing posts but I decided to post nonetheless!
  
Says phoebe,nesting: I've been very excited about the phoebes nesting where 
they were last year until yesterday when I saw a Coopers hawk flying away from 
the drainpipe where the nest was. There was no Phoebe and it's talons but I'm 
afraid that the TVs are not going to come back after that attack…

Here are some of my yard birds yesterday.:
Red tail hawk
Cinnamon Teals
Common mergansers
Snowy egrets
Broad tailed hummingbird
Wood ducks
Mallards
Canada geese
Double crested Cormorant
Belted Kingfisher
Say's phoebe
Crows

There you have it!
Looking forward to the conference!
Deb Carstensen, Littleton, Arapahoe county


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[cobirds] Lee Martinez Park, Fort Collins (Larimer) - no tanager but...

[John Shenot]

I spent about two hours this morning at Lee Martinez and failed to locate 
the Scarlet Tanager reported Monday and Tuesday. I believe two or three 
other birders also tried and -- as far as I know -- had no luck. Perhaps 
this guy has moved on. I hope others will look and maybe find what I 
missed. 

On the bright side, I heard a Green Heron call several times from about 
8:00 to maybe 8:15 from the swampy area north and just slightly west of the 
parking lot, where the bike path forks. There was also a Loggerhead Shrike 
perching at the top of the tallest trees along the little creek next to the 
bike path, just north and slightly east of the parking lot. Nice 
consolation birds on a lovely morning.

John Shenot
Fort Collins, CO

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[cobirds] Re: "Attack Grouse" harasses photographer (Jefferson)

[Cheri Phillips]

Yes as Tom Behnfield also states there was a Dusky Grouse at the Boetcher 
Nature Center last year with the same aggressive attitude. I had never 
encounter a bird with so much personality before. The two birders I was 
with did not find it amusing. I thought it was great. It chased me around 
my car several times. it pecked at another birders binoculars while chasing 
her. It eventually got run over. I heard it drew blood on one person prior 
to my visit.

Cheri Phillips
Centennial, CO

On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 7:50:05 PM UTC-6, Bob Shade wrote:
>
> I have wanted for some years to see and photograph the elusive Dusky 
> Grouse displaying. Today I went to Genesee Mountain Park, Lookout Mountain, 
> and Mount Lindo in vain. Then I called a friend in his gated community off 
> of Turkey Creek Road near Tinytown (West Ranch Road). "Have you seen any 
> grouse?" (Excitedly) "Yes we have an "attack grouse." So I was let in, 
> drove to his house, and he explained exactly where the dangerous bird is. 
> "He attacks, dogs, people, and pecks tires!" I went to the spot on the main 
> road and sure enough! I did not need to find him, he found me and kept 
> dogging my heels. I kicked at him but he just jumped back and bored right 
> in again! After getting some photos (see WRShade3 on Flickr) I retreated to 
> the safety of my SUV.  He strutted back and forth waiting for me outside 
> the driver's side door until I drove off laughing out loud.  
>
> I am sorry this is on private land with no public access.  
>
> Anybody else experienced aggressive grouse? 
>
> Bob Shade
> Lakewood
>

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[cobirds] SE CO: Hasty CG, Bent Co. 5/4

[Brandon Percival]

Singing male Northern Parula and singing Warbling Vireo hanging out near
each other at Hasty Campground, Bent Co.  Also, Red-bellied Woodpecker and
singing Clay-colored Sparrows.  Only one Yellow-rumped Warbler that I could
find.

Brandon K. Percival

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[cobirds] CFO Convention: Final Countdown

[Ted Floyd]

Hi, everybody. We're almost there! The CFO convention welcome picnic gets 
under way tomorrow evening, Thursday, May 5, at Willow Creek Park in Lamar, 
where we will be greeted by CFO President Doug Faulkner and Lamar Mayor 
Roger Stagner, where Mississippi Kites will be sailing on the balmy 
zephyrs, and where Black-capped Vireos will be singing from the shrubbery 
by the port-a-potties... Okay, a few items for your final CFO convention 
flight check:

1. Use #CFOConvention 
 for all social 
media content. We want to see your photos and stories!

2. Use eBird  for your field trips. Duh. 
But please also consider the option to "share" eBird checklists. Coordinate 
with your field trip leaders on this matter.

3. Speaking of field trips, please note that all CFO field trip leaders and 
participants observe the ABA Code of Birding Ethics 
.

4. Please print out--or, better yet, save a tree, and view on your 
phone--the abstracts for the Saturday science session. Your convention 
packet has a one-page overview (names of presenters, titles of 
presentations, times of presentations), but not the full texts of the 
abstracts. So go to the CFO convention's science session webpage 
, and check out the 
full texts of the abstracts.

5. For general information on the convention, check out the press release 
in *The Prowers Journal* 

 
and the announcement at the City of Lamar website 
.

See you tomorrow!

Ted Floyd
Lafayette, Boulder County

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[cobirds] SE CO Warblers 5/4

[Brandon Percival]

Singing male Northern Parula and Nashville Warbler at Van's Grove in Bent
County this early morning.

Brandon K. Percival

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