Re: [cobirds] Re: Question about South Platte Park American Dipper

[David Suddjian]

Yes, Swamp Sparrows occur in South Platte Park. The best time is late
October through November. The prime habitat is marsh vegetation and weedy
areas near water, esp. with willows. I have personally found them at
Bufflehead Lake and vicinity, but may occur at a number of places in the
park, as likely habitat pockets are found throughout. They might be found
in winter, too, I think, but the most likely time is late fall.

David Suddjian
Ken Caryl Valley
Littleton, CO


On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 10:06 PM, 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds <
cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

>   I don't remember seeing any reports of swamp sparrows at South platte
> park. Skot Latona would be the best person to ask and he reads this list.
> I'll send your question to him, anyway to make sure he gets it. I'd be
> interested to hear what he had to say. There sure are a fair share of song
> sparrows there.
>   What say you, David Suddjian?
> Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 28, 2016, at 8:32 AM, Ben Sampson  wrote:
>
> Thank you for the info, Deb Carstensen and Thomas Holub. I think I will
> try looking for it earlier in the mourning, as Thomas suggested. Also,
> perhaps the dipper only moves into South Platte Park after bad storms in
> the mountains/foothills. It's funny how birding gets you doing things like
> staking out a specific species just for your county list. Also, I have not
> ever seen a Swamp Sparrow. I have tried and failed to see them at South
> Platte Park at least half a dozen times this fall/winter. Yesterday, I
> believe I may have seen one, but it may have just been a Song Sparrow, and
> it ducked quickly back into cover. Does anyone have tips on seeing Swamp
> Sparrows in South Platte Park?
>
> On Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11:11:10 AM UTC-7, Ben Sampson wrote:
>>
>> Today I went to South Platte Park and birded the nature center and the
>> adjacent river. I saw Mallards, Gadwalls, Common Goldeneyes, Song Sparrows,
>> White-crowned Sparrows. All the common stuff. I looked very hard under and
>> near mineral bridge to see if I could find the American Dipper reported on
>> the 23rd. They have been reported in this exact area on ebird in recent
>> winters. Has anyone seen this bird? I really want it on my Arapahoe County
>> list badly. Thanks in advance to any info or tips.
>
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re: [cobirds] Announcing the passing of a great man, Joe Himmel.

[Karl Stecher Jr.]

One of my memories of Joe was running into him at Jackson Reservoir about 
25 years ago when we went to see a snowy owl...which he said then was his 
state bird #300.
  
 Karl Stecher
 Centennial
  
  
  


 From: "Joe Roller" 
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 5:44 PM
To: "Colorado Birds" 
Subject: [cobirds] Announcing the passing of a great man, Joe Himmel.   
 Greeley resident, Joseph Himmel, retired vocal music professor at the 
University of Northern Colorado and keen birder, died yesterday at age 96, 
after a gradual decline in recent years, announced by a mutual friend, Dick 
Maxfield of Greeley.
 The family announced that there would be no public services. Dick promised 
to forward an obituary when it appears.
  
 Joe was a special guy, curious about the natural world, a great companion 
and friend to all. He lived an authentic live. In fact Colorado Field 
 Ornithologists created the Lifetime Achievement Award just to honor Joe, 
the first recipient. Joe set a good example
 for us all with his knowledge, patience and good humor. If an empid flew 
away before we could put a name on it, his advice was,
 "Don't worry, just wish it well!" 
  
 Joe's favorite birding haunts were Lower Latham Reservoir, the Pawnee 
Grassands and Riverside Reservoir, where he had special permission to 
survey birds.
 He visited those places repeatedly, often turning up interesting or rare 
birds and was the very model of a birder who "worked his patch." 
  
 He was a member of Greeley Audubon Society and Colorado Field 
Ornithologists. On a Greeley Christmas Bird Count he made a quick 
observation of what was almost certainly
 Colorado's first Eurasian Collared Dove, but was a modest man and titled 
his CFO Journal article with a question mark, "Colorado's First Eurasian 
Collared Dove?"
  
 Joe, you will me missed. 
  
 And let's not forget that in Austrian, "Himmel" is the word for "Heaven."
  
 Joe Roller, Denver
  
 If you have stories or memories of Joe Himmel, please send them to me or 
CObirds, so they will not be lost.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Question about South Platte Park American Dipper

['Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds]

  I don't remember seeing any reports of swamp sparrows at South platte park. 
Skot Latona would be the best person to ask and he reads this list. I'll send 
your question to him, anyway to make sure he gets it. I'd be interested to hear 
what he had to say. There sure are a fair share of song sparrows there.
  What say you, David Suddjian?
Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 28, 2016, at 8:32 AM, Ben Sampson  wrote:
> 
> Thank you for the info, Deb Carstensen and Thomas Holub. I think I will try 
> looking for it earlier in the mourning, as Thomas suggested. Also, perhaps 
> the dipper only moves into South Platte Park after bad storms in the 
> mountains/foothills. It's funny how birding gets you doing things like 
> staking out a specific species just for your county list. Also, I have not 
> ever seen a Swamp Sparrow. I have tried and failed to see them at South 
> Platte Park at least half a dozen times this fall/winter. Yesterday, I 
> believe I may have seen one, but it may have just been a Song Sparrow, and it 
> ducked quickly back into cover. Does anyone have tips on seeing Swamp 
> Sparrows in South Platte Park?
> 
>> On Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11:11:10 AM UTC-7, Ben Sampson wrote:
>> Today I went to South Platte Park and birded the nature center and the 
>> adjacent river. I saw Mallards, Gadwalls, Common Goldeneyes, Song Sparrows, 
>> White-crowned Sparrows. All the common stuff. I looked very hard under and 
>> near mineral bridge to see if I could find the American Dipper reported on 
>> the 23rd. They have been reported in this exact area on ebird in recent 
>> winters. Has anyone seen this bird? I really want it on my Arapahoe County 
>> list badly. Thanks in advance to any info or tips.
> 
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Re: [cobirds] Announcing the passing of a great man, Joe Himmel.

[John Vanderpoel]

Joe Himmel was enjoyable to be around. His warbler list for Crow Valley was 
remarkable.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 28, 2016, at 5:43 PM, Joe Roller  wrote:
> 
> Himmel

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[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper

[Joey Angstman]

Good to here! I finally have a chance to go for it tomorrow! Stay warm little 
friend!

Joey Angstman
Fort Collins, CO

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[cobirds] Announcing the passing of a great man, Joe Himmel.

[Joe Roller]

Greeley resident, Joseph Himmel, retired vocal music professor at the
University of Northern Colorado and keen birder,
died yesterday at age 96, after a gradual decline in recent years,
announced by a mutual friend, Dick Maxfield of Greeley.
The family announced that there would be no public services. Dick promised
to forward an obituary when it appears.

Joe was a special guy, curious about the natural world, a great companion
and friend to all. He lived an authentic live. In fact Colorado Field
Ornithologists created the Lifetime Achievement Award just to honor Joe,
the first recipient. Joe set a good example
for us all with his knowledge, patience and good humor. If an empid flew
away before we could put a name on it, his advice was,
"Don't worry, just wish it well!"

Joe's favorite birding haunts were Lower Latham Reservoir, the Pawnee
Grassands and Riverside Reservoir, where he had special permission to
survey birds.
He visited those places repeatedly, often turning up interesting or rare
birds and was the very model of a birder who "worked his patch."

He was a member of Greeley Audubon Society and Colorado Field
Ornithologists. On a Greeley Christmas Bird Count he made a quick
observation of what was almost certainly
Colorado's first Eurasian Collared Dove, but was a modest man and titled
his CFO Journal article with a question mark, "Colorado's First Eurasian
Collared Dove?"

Joe, you will me missed.

And let's not forget that in Austrian, "Himmel" is the word for "Heaven."

Joe Roller, Denver

If you have stories or memories of Joe Himmel, please send them to me or
CObirds, so they will not be lost.

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RE: [cobirds] Trumpeter Swan at Chatfield (Douglas Co.)

[David Chartier]

Bird was present at 12:30, but just south of the second pond and swimming 
farther south.



Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT 4G LTE smartphone


 Original message 
From: Thomas Holub 
Date: 12/28/2016 10:12 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: Colorado Birds 
Subject: [cobirds] Trumpeter Swan at Chatfield (Douglas Co.)

Came across a Trumpeter Swan at Chatfield today. Parked at the trail head area 
past kingfisher bridge, walked the trail to the first pond, then to the second 
pond which is known as Pond #5 on the map I looked at. Lone bird, very large. 
Close range. Plenty of other ducks out on this pond/lake, as much of it was not 
frozen. My ebird report has pictures and a description. 
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33246282 


Thomas Holub, Littleton, CO

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[cobirds] DFO field trip to South Platte Park and vicinity 12/28

[David Suddjian]

Today's DFO (dfobirds.org) field trip began at South Platte Reservoir,
where it was near calm with a glassy, ice free reservoir surface. A
highlight was a continuing *Long-tailed Duck*, but we did not manage to
find any Black Scoter. Some far away male Ruddy Ducks tried to get away
with scoter impersonations, but to no avail. I tallied at least 13 *Ruddy
Ducks* there. The Long-tailed began over in the JeffCo pocket of the
reservoir, and then disappeared from there to reappear in the southeast
corner of the reservoir in Arapahoe waters.

Blackrock Lake at South Platte Park had 26 *Greater Scaup*, 1 *Ruddy Duck*,
3 *Redheads *(one with odd white on the nape), several *Hooded Mergs*, a
*Killdeer* and more.

The South Platte River at C470 had a *Nor. Shoveler *that was still a good
way in eclipse (or a young male?), a *Wood Duck*, and very pleasant viewing
of the fine details of dabblers.

A Rocky Mountain form of the *Hairy Woodpecker *was in the cottonwoods
below the dam at Chatfield, while a *Prairie Falcon* and two *Golden Eagles*
were around the dam.

David Suddjian
Ken Caryl Valley
Littleton, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Goose Hybrid

[Brian Johnson]

Hey Robert, nice photos. I think you are right with snow x Canada hybrid. 
It looks close to some hybrids I used to see along the South Platte River 
in Littleton. 
Brian Johnson
Englewood CO

On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 2:53:10 PM UTC-7, Robert Raker wrote:
>
> Was wondering what folks think this particular hybrid goose is. Suspect 
> Snow x Canada? 
> This goose was among about 200 mixed Canada and Cackling at Palos Verde 
> Park in Centennial seen on December 26, 2016.
> I posted six pics from different angles. Check out:
> http://www.robraker.com/RobsBirds/Geese/i-kCk3Brp 
> 
> Thanks!
>

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[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper

[John Vanderpoel]

The Sandpiper is alive and well at 3:00pm

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[cobirds] Goose Hybrid

[Robert Raker]

Was wondering what folks think this particular hybrid goose is. Suspect 
Snow x Canada? 
This goose was among about 200 mixed Canada and Cackling at Palos Verde 
Park in Centennial seen on December 26, 2016.
I posted six pics from different angles. Check out:
http://www.robraker.com/RobsBirds/Geese/i-kCk3Brp
Thanks!

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Re: [cobirds] Nest-building by Eurasian Collared Doves today

[Todd Deininger]

When I left work in Frederick on the 18th there was a EUCD on nest.

On Dec 28, 2016 1:45 PM, "DAVID A LEATHERMAN"  wrote:

> Hi Marty,
>
> In my experience, at least some of the collared-doves in certain years
> breed year 'round in CO.  I have always considered that a major secret to
> their successful invasion of our state.  If one listens to concentrated
> spates of "whooo-whoo-whoo" (i.e., courtship) in places where you walk or
> bird on a regular basis, I think you will record at several such periods of
> time coinciding with the number of nesting cycles per year (at least 6
> spread thru all seasons of the year).  The two areas I frequent with enough
> regularity upon which to base these statements are Fort Collins' Grandview
> Cemetery (they are courting right now) and Lamar.  I have found days-old
> doves on the ground following wind storms at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar in
> early January more than once.  Things seem to be quiet when the females are
> preoccupied with tending nestlings.   In the recently-received, very nice
> BBA II book (nice job, Lynn Wickersham), Paul Opler's excellent account of
> ECDove states there might be more to learn about their breeding in CO and I
> would agree, including the an apparent dearth of breeding between late
> autumn and early spring.  I have a photo of ECDove courtship taken
> 22September.  The birds were sitting atop the head of the Soldier Monument
> at Grandview.  Only the stonefaced soldier could hear what the male
> whispered in his prospective mate's ear but it might have been something
> about how he looked forward to their kids enjoying their first Halloween.
> In other words, I think the reported gap in breeding activity in late
> fall-early winter is an artifact of BBA volunteer effort, and NOT a correct
> depiction of reality.
>
>
> Lots to learn about the life histories of all bird species, including the
> abundant ones.  Thanks for your post.
>
>
> Dave Leatherman
>
> Fort Collins
>
>
>
>
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> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 27, 2016 8:53 PM
> *To:* cobirds@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* [cobirds] Nest-building by Eurasian Collared Doves today
>
> Hi, Cobirders,
>
> I was a little surprised by a pair of Eur. Collared Doves this morning
> building a nest from 8-9 am, in 32 F...
>
> *Birds of North America* online says they breed from February to October,
> but will do so year-round in warmer climates. I know we had a warm fall,
> right into November, but lately it hasn't been so warm. The winds had died
> down finally (for 6 hours or so, as it turned out), so maybe it felt
> downright balmy & got them twitterpated for a spell... They were on the
> south-facing (sunny) side of a spruce, so maybe the micro-climate there
> added to their confusion? Our new *Second CO Breeding Bird Atlas*
> indicates breeding between late January thru the end of August. I haven't
> taken a close look to see what progress they made, but after more than a
> dozen trips I witnessed by the presumed male with single 4-6" pieces of
> grass stem, they seemed to stop the activity. Either came to their senses,
> or finished the job?? I'll have to look more closely tomorrow.
>
> Marty Wolf,
> NW CO Spgs
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[cobirds] Re: Purple Sandpiper?

[Steve Stachowiak]

Cobirders,

If there is not a Cobirds posting regarding a recent species of interest, 
the CFO website ( cobirds.org ) has a summary of recent sightings reported 
to eBird.  Page down and it will appear on the right hand side of the 
screen.  If you go to the website you will note that the Purple Sandpiper 
was seen today.  Or, you can find the same information at *eBird.org. *(PLEASE 
do not respond with another discussion on where and how birds are 
reported!  That topic has already been fully exhausted.)


Good Birding,
Steve Stachowiak
Highlands Ranch, CO


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Re: [cobirds] Nest-building by Eurasian Collared Doves today

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

Hi Marty,

In my experience, at least some of the collared-doves in certain years breed 
year 'round in CO.  I have always considered that a major secret to their 
successful invasion of our state.  If one listens to concentrated spates of 
"whooo-whoo-whoo" (i.e., courtship) in places where you walk or bird on a 
regular basis, I think you will record at several such periods of time 
coinciding with the number of nesting cycles per year (at least 6 spread thru 
all seasons of the year).  The two areas I frequent with enough regularity upon 
which to base these statements are Fort Collins' Grandview Cemetery (they are 
courting right now) and Lamar.  I have found days-old doves on the ground 
following wind storms at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar in early January more than 
once.  Things seem to be quiet when the females are preoccupied with tending 
nestlings.   In the recently-received, very nice BBA II book (nice job, Lynn 
Wickersham), Paul Opler's excellent account of ECDove states there might be 
more to learn about their breeding in CO and I would agree, including the an 
apparent dearth of breeding between late autumn and early spring.  I have a 
photo of ECDove courtship taken 22September.  The birds were sitting atop the 
head of the Soldier Monument at Grandview.  Only the stonefaced soldier could 
hear what the male whispered in his prospective mate's ear but it might have 
been something about how he looked forward to their kids enjoying their first 
Halloween.  In other words, I think the reported gap in breeding activity in 
late fall-early winter is an artifact of BBA volunteer effort, and NOT a 
correct depiction of reality.


Lots to learn about the life histories of all bird species, including the 
abundant ones.  Thanks for your post.


Dave Leatherman

Fort Collins





From: macawolf via Colorado Birds 
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 8:53 PM
To: cobirds@googlegroups.com
Subject: [cobirds] Nest-building by Eurasian Collared Doves today

Hi, Cobirders,

I was a little surprised by a pair of Eur. Collared Doves this morning building 
a nest from 8-9 am, in 32 F...

Birds of North America online says they breed from February to October, but 
will do so year-round in warmer climates. I know we had a warm fall, right into 
November, but lately it hasn't been so warm. The winds had died down finally 
(for 6 hours or so, as it turned out), so maybe it felt downright balmy & got 
them twitterpated for a spell... They were on the south-facing (sunny) side of 
a spruce, so maybe the micro-climate there added to their confusion? Our new 
Second CO Breeding Bird Atlas indicates breeding between late January thru the 
end of August. I haven't taken a close look to see what progress they made, but 
after more than a dozen trips I witnessed by the presumed male with single 4-6" 
pieces of grass stem, they seemed to stop the activity. Either came to their 
senses, or finished the job?? I'll have to look more closely tomorrow.

Marty Wolf,
NW CO Spgs

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[cobirds] Eurasian Collared Dove is sitting on nest today

[macawolf via Colorado Birds]

Yep, as of 1:15 pm one of the pair (male in daylight hrs?) is sitting on the 
nest, presumably uncubating eggs. 


Saw both fly into the tree & hop over toward the nest together around 8:30 am, 
with no more trips for nesting material. Every now & then the mate pays a visit 
(maybe with food in his/her crop??) or maybe just checkin' in. Well hidden 
within the spruce branches. So in about two weeks if all goes well there may be 
one or two hatchlings--around Jan. 11th. No wonder this species spread so far & 
wide, so quickly! I wonder how many clutches they'll have thru the new year.


Marty Wolf
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[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper?

[Joey Angstman]

A friend and I are hoping to head up to Summit County tomorrow to finally go 
for the Purple Sandpiper. Has anyone heard of any reports today? Thanks.

Joey Angstman
Fort Collins, CO

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[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan at Chatfield (Douglas Co.)

[Thomas Holub]

Came across a Trumpeter Swan at Chatfield today. Parked at the trail head 
area past kingfisher bridge, walked the trail to the first pond, then to 
the second pond which is known as Pond #5 on the map I looked at. Lone 
bird, very large. Close range. Plenty of other ducks out on this pond/lake, 
as much of it was not frozen. My ebird report has pictures and a 
description. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33246282  


Thomas Holub, Littleton, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Question about South Platte Park American Dipper

[Ben Sampson]

Thank you for the info, Deb Carstensen and Thomas Holub. I think I will try 
looking for it earlier in the mourning, as Thomas suggested. Also, perhaps 
the dipper only moves into South Platte Park after bad storms in the 
mountains/foothills. It's funny how birding gets you doing things like 
staking out a specific species just for your county list. Also, I have not 
ever seen a Swamp Sparrow. I have tried and failed to see them at South 
Platte Park at least half a dozen times this fall/winter. Yesterday, I 
believe I may have seen one, but it may have just been a Song Sparrow, and 
it ducked quickly back into cover. Does anyone have tips on seeing Swamp 
Sparrows in South Platte Park?

On Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11:11:10 AM UTC-7, Ben Sampson wrote:
>
> Today I went to South Platte Park and birded the nature center and the 
> adjacent river. I saw Mallards, Gadwalls, Common Goldeneyes, Song Sparrows, 
> White-crowned Sparrows. All the common stuff. I looked very hard under and 
> near mineral bridge to see if I could find the American Dipper reported on 
> the 23rd. They have been reported in this exact area on ebird in recent 
> winters. Has anyone seen this bird? I really want it on my Arapahoe County 
> list badly. Thanks in advance to any info or tips.

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