[cobirds] Dickcissel over Robert A. Easton Regional Park, JeffCo 7/11

[David Suddjian]

Today I had a *Dickcissel* pass over me in the grassland park area of
Robert A. Easton R.P. that is south of Coal Mine Ave. in JeffCo.

A *Sage Thrasher* was singing in Ken Caryl Valley; the first I've had there
since spring migration, and presumably a "fall" migrant. A *Mountain
Bluebird* family in the same area (5 fledged young) was delightful.

"My" *Wilson's Snipe* continues near my home. I haven't heard him winnowing
since the last full moon waned significantly, but he is out there in his
marsh chipping away. I'll be interested to hear if winnowing resumes in the
coming nights with the waxing moon.

David Suddjian
Littleton, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Western Gull Still At Blanca Wetlands

[Steve Stachowiak]

Cobirders,

This is to point out that there was not an accepted record of Western Gull 
in the state until Walbek found the first state record in June 2011.  There 
are a couple of other accepted records from 2012 and 2013 (with possibly 
another pending).  On the surface it appears there maybe a trend for this 
species to appear in the state but experience tells us not to count on it. 
 In other words, it seems that John has an accommodating bird and it would 
be well worth taking a drive to observe it on July 16th, at least in my 
opinion. 

Besides, there are few drives that can rival the scenery of Hwy 285 south 
out of Denver down to the San Luis Valley!

Good birding,
Steve Stachowiak
Highlands Ranch, CO


On Monday, July 11, 2016 at 4:56:45 PM UTC-6, mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> During official bird surveys this morning, I re-found the Western Gull 
> (Alamosa County) reported earlier by others. It is on Pond #115, which is 
> on the way to "South Mallard". You can drive right to this lake and the 
> gulls are hanging out here with 100 Am W Pelicans. The Blanca Wetlands area 
> is still closed but will be open to birders on Sat July 16th.  Lots of 
> shorebirds present today including Willet, Marbled Godwit, Western 
> Sandpipers, and Stilt Sandpiper. Pond #016 remains the best for shorebirds.
>
> John Rawinski
> Monte Vista, CO  
>
>
>

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[cobirds] more photo contest - we have a winner

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

Jim Schmoker brought up a very good point when he asked me, in essence, "Does 
an Ovenbird parent necessarily rule out cowbird."  Of course, the answer is 
"no".  In fact Ovenbirds are parasitized by cowbirds at a high rate.  Jim's 
email made me scramble and hopefully calling my young bird an ovenbird is still 
correct.  The power point frame below shows the Rist Canyon bird I saw being 
fed by an adult Ovenbird and a juvenile of approximately the same age taken by 
Geoff Dennis from the BNA account of Ovenbird.  While I couldn't find a great 
comparison photo of a cowbird at this age, I think their bill is thicker, 
blacker and shaped differently, and their feet are blackish as opposed to pink.

I also got a great graphic from Greg Pasquariello that depicts the plumage 
development of Ovenbird: 
http://static.wixstatic.com/media/76ca65_cceb989524c54e58bc5fba198a430f5c.png_srz_940_385_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_png_srz
 
Check it out for yourself.

Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins

  
  

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[cobirds] John Martin Loons

['Steven Mlodinow' via Colorado Birds]

Greetings,
I am dictating this, and therefore apologize for errors. I went to John Martin 
today, and found three common loons at approximately the same location at which 
the red throated loons had been reported. Two are particularly pale, at least 
on the head and neck. For some reason, they tend to  hold their bills pointed 
upwards. However, they all show signs of a neck collar, and have rather hefty 
bills. Indeed, to look just like common loons that I photographed there in June.

Best regards, and good birding,
Steve Mlodinow 
Longmont 

Sent from my iPhone

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[cobirds] Re: photo quiz

[David Wade]

Well, I know it's not a Horned Lark... Looks like a Brown Headed Cowbird 
to  me.

David Wade
Ft Collins, CO

On Monday, July 11, 2016 at 4:26:53 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote:
>
> Can anyone name this bird?  A parent brought this individual a green 
> caterpillar to eat, photo taken on 29June2016 , location 15 miles west of 
> Laporte (Larimer).  Hint: it is not a an albatross, shorebird or falcon 
> (unless AOU or some other governing body decides otherwise in the next 10 
> minutes).
>
> If you are one of the folks with whom I have already shared this photo and 
> answer, please give the others a shot.  I will post a pic of the adult with 
> caterpillar after the first right answer, or if and when it appears COBIRDS 
> is stumped.  It matters not to me if you want to guess in front of the 
> whole group or in private.  I may yard up wrong answers and share with the 
> group, but will not identify who submitted the wrong answers.  I will, of 
> course, give credit to the persons who guess correctly, particularly the 
> first one.
>
>   
>  
>
>
> Dave Leatherman
> Fort Collins
>

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[cobirds] photo quiz

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

Early guesses have been hermit thrush, Townsend's solitaire and eastern 
bluebird.  All good tries, all incorrect.  Participants are not limited to one 
try.

Dave Leatherman
  

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[cobirds] Western Gull Still At Blanca Wetlands

[mvjohnski]

During official bird surveys this morning, I re-found the Western Gull 
(Alamosa County) reported earlier by others. It is on Pond #115, which is 
on the way to "South Mallard". You can drive right to this lake and the 
gulls are hanging out here with 100 Am W Pelicans. The Blanca Wetlands area 
is still closed but will be open to birders on Sat July 16th.  Lots of 
shorebirds present today including Willet, Marbled Godwit, Western 
Sandpipers, and Stilt Sandpiper. Pond #016 remains the best for shorebirds.

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO  


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[cobirds] photo quiz

[Joey Angstman]

I'll take a swing in the dark and say hermit thrush.

Joey Angstman
Fort Collins, CO

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[cobirds] photo quiz

[Joey Angstman]

I'll take a swing in the dark and guess hermit thrush.

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[cobirds] Birding trip to Argentina

[Norm Erthal]

I have a trip prepared to visit the Pampas, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego 
areas of Argentina. It is planned for October 30 through November 19. It 
may be shortened to returning on November 17. I can send a detailed 
itinerary and cost information privately.
Norm Erthal
303-917-2596



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[cobirds] Sage Thrasher [Nunn, Weld]

[The "Nunn Guy"]

Hi all

>From this weekend's early morning adventures ...

   - Sage Thrasher - 6 [NW Weld CR 114/45 (1); W along Weld CR 114/37 (2); 
   Weld CR 41 BTW 100/102 (3)]
   - Chestnut-collared Longspur - 5 or 6 [NE and SE Weld CR 114/45]
   - Northern Mockingbird - 3 [Weld CR 102/41]
   - Blue Grosbeak - 3 [Yard (Regular daily male visitor) (1); Weld CR 
   102/41 (2 males)]
   - (New) Burrowing Owl - 9 (adult) [Weld CR 114 1.5-2.0m E of Weld 37 on 
   S (6); SW Weld CR 114/37 about .25m (both sides of road) (3)]

Photos:  http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo


Thanks

Gary Lefko, Nunn

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 11 July 2016

[Joyce Takamine]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
e-mail:RBA AT cobirds.org
Date:  July 11, 2016
This is the Rare Bird Alert for Monday, July 11, 2016, sponsored by Denver
Field
Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Clear Creek, *Larimer)
Chukar (Delta)
Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Gunnison)
Sharp-tailed Grouse (Logan, Washington, Weld)
Red-throated Loon (*Bent)
Pacific Loon (El Paso)
NEOTROPIC CORMORANT (Montrose)
Green Heron (Boulder, Delta, *Larimer)
Glossy Ibis (Kiowa)
Snowy Plover (Bent)
Piping Plover (*Bent)
Mountain Plover (Weld)
Upland Sandpiper (Logan)
WESTERN GULL (Washington)
Thayer's Gull (Washington)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Washington)
Least Tern (*Bent)
Caspian Tern (Weld)
White-winged Dove (Kiowa, Weld)
BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO (Las Animas)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
Black Swift (Boulder)
Red-headed Woodpecker (El Paso, Logan, Washington)
Red Bellied Woodpecker (Logan)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder, Clear Creek)
EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE (Logan)
Least Flycatcher (Eagle, Jefferson, Weld)
Gray Flycatcher (Gunnison, Mesa, Montezuma)
Black Phoebe (Delta, Garfield)
Cassin's Kingbird (Lincoln, Weld)
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (*Lincoln, *Weld)
Bell's Vireo (Logan)
Purple Martin ((Delta, Dolores, Mesa)
Pacific Wren (Boulder)
Bewick's Wren (Montezuma)
Curve-billed Thrasher (El Paso)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (El Paso, Weld)
McCown's Longspur (El Paso, Lincoln, Weld)
Black-and-white Warbler (Douglas, Montrose)
Lucy's Warbler (Montezuma)
Yellow-throated Warbler (Pueblo)
Grace's Warbler (Montezuma)
Field Sparrow (Logan)
Black-throated Sparrow (Mesa, Montezuma)
Summer Tanager (Montezuma)
Bobolink (Boulder, Douglas, Fremont, Jefferson)
Baltimore Oriole (Logan, Washington)
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch (Clear Creek)

*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

BENT COUNTY:
---On July 2 Ira Sanders reported 3 Loons at John Martin Reservoir on the N
side at SWA.  Ira now reports that he thinks that all
3 loons were Red-throated Loons.  On July 8 John Vanderpoel reported 3
Red-throated Loons at John Martin (1 ad, 2 juv).  On July 8,m John
Vanderpoel reported 3 Red-throated Loons (1 ad, 2 juv)
---On July 8, John Vanderpoel reported Piping Plover, Snowy Plover and
Least Tern were see at John Martin.  If you would like
to see these birds, contact Duane Nelson at dnelson1 AT century tel.net.
On July 10, Tom  Behnfield and Art Hudak reported 3 Red-throated Loons, 2
Piping Plovers, and Least Tern at John Martin Reservoir.

BOULDER COUNTY:
---On July 2 a m Bobolink was reported by Robin Byers near city of Boulder
Parks and Open Space Office west of Cherryvale.
---On June 26 a Green Heron was reported by Dan Zmolek at Walden/Sawhill
Ponds in Boulder.  On July 1, Jeff Parks reported Green Heron and young
Moose at Walden Ponds.  On July 3, Steve Frye reported Green Heron at
Walden/Sawhill Ponds.
---On June 24 a singing stub-tailed wren (Winter/Pacific) was reported by
Steve Mlodinow in Wild Basin of Rocky Mt NP just N of bridge that leads
away from Calypso Cascade towards Ouzel Falls.  On June 28, a Pacific Wren
was reported by Bill Rowe just below Calypso Cascades in Wild Basin of
Rocky Mt NP.  On July 4, Kathy Mihm Dunning reported Pacific Wren at
Calypso Cascades in Wild Basin of Rocky Mt NP.  On July 9 at Wild Basin in
Rocky Mt NP, David Dowell reported Pacific Wren, Black Swift on nest, 2
American Three-toed Woodpeckers.

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY:
---On July 5, an American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Bea Weaver
at Echo Lake.
---On July 3, 12 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by David Alpeter, David
and Tammy McQuade at Echo Lake.  There were 2 adults and 10 young.  On July
8, at Echo Lake Bob Andrews reported 2 f Barrow's Goldeneys.  One of the
females had 11 young down chicks.  They were in the SW corner of the lake.
---On July 1, 8 Brown-capped Rosy-Finch were reported by Barry Marsh at Mt.
Evans.

DELTA COUNTY:
---On July 8, Dennis Garrison reported 10 active Purple Martin nests at
Muddy Guard Station in Gunnison NF.
---On July 7, Tom McConnell reported 2 Black Phoebe nests downsteam from
Escalante Rim Road.
---On July 7 a Green Heron was reported by Tom McConnell at Fruitgrowers
Reservoir.
---On July 7, 15+ Chukars were reported by Tom and Kay McConnell in
Escalante Canyon.

DOLORES COUNTY:
---On July 5 a small colony of Purple Martins was reported by Jim Beatty 2
mi E of Groundhog Reservoir.  The colony is now just east of Aspengold
property.

DOUGLAS COUNTY:
---On July 3, a Black-and-white Warbler was reported by Craig Rasmussen in
Castlewood Canyon SP.  On July 7 a singing Black-and-white Warbler was
reported by Jeff Thompson and Karen Metz.  On July 9. Glenn Walbek reported
Black-and-white Warbler and Bobolink on Castlewood Canyon Road.
---On June 30, 3 Bobolinks were reported by Valerie Bourdeau on