[cobirds] The Colorado bias is alive and well at ABA.org
Hey, folks. I think some of you know that the American Birding Association hosts a biweekly spot called “How to Know the Birds.” Disclaimer: by Yours Truly. Well, given that I haven’t been able to go anywhere for the past three-plus months, the content features extreme Colorado bias. Shush. Don’t the rest of the world. Anyhow, for all the latest on “How to Know the Birds [in Colorado],” here ya go: https://www.aba.org/how-to-know-the-birds-no-36-the-last-grasshopper-sparrow/ Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/04f8614b-022a-49c4-898f-f5adf24e2cd4o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Mystery Songster at Waneka Lake, The Answer Revealed at Last
Alrighty, y'all, what everybody's been wondering about for the past 48 hours . . . So . . . Every guess here at COBirds was wrong, although two late entrants got the bird in the right family. Over at Facebook, all the guesses were likewise wrong, with nobody even getting the mystery songster to the right family. I am aware of guesses from the following avian families: Scolopacidae (sandpipers) Tyrannidae (flycatchers) Corvidae (crows, jays) Turdidae (thrushes, robins) Mimidae (catbirds, thrashers, mockingbirds) Fringillidae (finches) Icteridae (blackbirds) Passerellidae (sparrows) Parulidae (warblers) So who got it in the right family? Donald Jones and Maureen Blackford. Good job! However, the bird wasn’t a song sparrow. Folks wrote to me offline, too, and one of them got it all the way to species. Our winner is . . . Christian Nunes, who correctly recognized this as the song of the endlessly protean *spotted towhee.*While I have you, here’s how the saga unfolded on my end. When I first heard the song, at some distance, I wondered if the bird was going to be a blue jay. We have this whack-job blue jay at Waneka who frequently imitates Swainson hawks, ospreys, I believe, and maybe even red-winged blackbirds. So, for those of who thought it was a blue jay: Same here. But, then, as I got closer, I started to semi-seriously consider the possibility that this was going to be Colorado’s second rufous-collared sparrow—and the third for the east flank of the Rockies in the USA. So I was in the right family—of course with that intangible yet critical advantage of actually being in the field with the bird. Finally, as I neared the bird, which I eventually saw up close and personal, something clicked, and I was pretty sure it was going to be a spotted towhee. Again, the imponderable essence of being there. Thanks to all of you for playing along, and congrats to Christian. Next time I see you in person, I owe you a bottle of kombucha and a sack of orange slices. Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/a4e384e4-5374-4d15-b835-f17d0788ed25o%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Robin/Dove nest, Larimer
More evidence of the strong nesting instinct of Eurasian Collared-Doves. Chuck Hundertmark Lafayette, CO Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2020, at 5:49 PM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > > Denver Audubon received a call from Dave, who lives in Johnstown. He > confirmed that an American Robin built a nest, incubated on it, and then a > Eurasian Collared-Dove incubated the same nest with the robin watching from a > few feet away. Then the robin took over incubation, then the dove, and > finally now the robin is back incubating. This has gone on over a couple of > days. Barbara Fahey (Den. Audubon volunteer) asked if he could i.d. the eggs > but no, the nest is 20 feet up. > We look forward to more information from Dave. > Do any Cobirders have thoughts about this bizarre affair > > Hugh Kingery > -- > 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 view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/775615097.2060919.1592437788378%40mail.yahoo.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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/34562E53-B422-458B-86BC-D71E74368F6C%40gmail.com.
[cobirds] Robin/Dove nest, Larimer
Denver Audubon received a call from Dave, who lives in Johnstown. He confirmed that an American Robin built a nest, incubated on it, and then a Eurasian Collared-Dove incubated the same nest with the robin watching from a few feet away. Then the robin took over incubation, then the dove, and finally now the robin is back incubating. This has gone on over a couple of days. Barbara Fahey (Den. Audubon volunteer) asked if he could i.d. the eggs but no, the nest is 20 feet up. We look forward to more information from Dave. Do any Cobirders have thoughts about this bizarre affair Hugh Kingery -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/775615097.2060919.1592437788378%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] Mystery birdsong
Anything that goes Peep Peep Peep Peep Peep this time of year sounds like a young bird begging to me. Are you near a creek? I had one of those Peep, Peepers that I hunted down and it turned out to be a Mallard duckling separated from its parents. Mary Kay Waddington, Englewood, Arapahoe County. On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 3:49 PM Margaret Smith wrote: > We have been hearing a novel birdsong around Boulder, on the South Boulder > Creek trail and along the roadside of SH 170 to Eldorado Springs. “Peep > peep peep peep peep peep peep” all on one pitch: D# about an octave above > Middle C; with the “peeps” spaced about 1/4 second apart, or the 7-note > phrase just under 2 seconds. Clear, loud. I pride myself on song > recognition, but don’t know this one. Help! > > -- Margaret > > -- > 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 view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6D381104-1459-4B5C-890C-5CF25F60DE9E%40gmail.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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAA-Db7cBXnXK5%3DJ-zpDpTxqhG_Np%3D7X%3Dt_9KJRk2ibG-B0D1%2Bw%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Mystery birdsong
We have been hearing a novel birdsong around Boulder, on the South Boulder Creek trail and along the roadside of SH 170 to Eldorado Springs. “Peep peep peep peep peep peep peep” all on one pitch: D# about an octave above Middle C; with the “peeps” spaced about 1/4 second apart, or the 7-note phrase just under 2 seconds. Clear, loud. I pride myself on song recognition, but don’t know this one. Help! -- Margaret -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6D381104-1459-4B5C-890C-5CF25F60DE9E%40gmail.com.
[cobirds] Possible Mexican Whip-poor-will
This bears checking out if anyone is available. This is from Larry Allison, a good friend of mine. While not necessarily a hardcore birder, he has considerable experience with birding and birders and for many years has done volunteer taxonomic work for the Denver Museum of Natural History and other entities. He is a very careful observer. I’ve copied his note below. There were two observers and after listing to playbacks, both believe it was a whip-poor-will. (Larry and I have done a lot of desert backpacking. He’s very familiar with Common Poor Will.) They were camped near the Colorado Trail on which they were doing volunteer maintenance. Nic Korte “Not the Common Poor-will, definitely not. This call started just after dusk, went on all night (or at least every time I woke up and listened), still going at 0430 when I made coffee, tempo was very steady and persistent. Probably two individuals, one close and loud with the other further away. I went spotting one night but never observed an individual, too steep/dark for these creaky knees. I'll make a report. Location Lat 38.103762 Lon -106.777303. Google Quarter Circle Circle Ranch. Knew exactly where we were. “ -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6af6a3e0-8e75-4769-8a56-4b6d9c93d170o%40googlegroups.com.
RE: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is? -
Hello Dave, I was wondering if you've checked song sparrow. Might be worth comparing that to what you heard. Maureen BlackfordBoulder County Original message From: Dave Hyde Date: 6/16/20 11:44 AM (GMT-07:00) To: Diana Beatty , Colorado Birders Subject: RE: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is? Thanks, Diane, but Spotted towhee wasn’t it. I’m sure this bird had only one opening ‘whit’ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Diana Beatty Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:22 AM To: pink-b...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is? If you listen to Spotted Towhee, was it similar to that song? On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 9:40 AM Dave Hyde wrote: Ted, I thought at first this was a flycatcher or a thrush but none of the written descriptions seem to match. So, I dunno… But perhaps you or anyone on CObirders can help me i.d. a bird I heard here west of Loveland at 7000’ on May 31st. I have only my mnemonic and brief notes. I never saw the bird: “whit-d-d-d-d-dow” fast, breathy, repeated about 8 secs apart. I expect soon someone will identify your mystery bird. Thanks – Dave Hyde/nr Storm Mtn, Larimer Cty. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Ted Floyd Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 9:13 PM To: Colorado Birds Subject: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is? Hey, folks. Less than an hour ago, I smartphone-recorded a beautiful bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County. Here's a link to the audio: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/243680291 Can anybody guess what it is? (I saw the singing bird, so I know what it is.) Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f86a05e9-c45d-4737-946a-b7df222d000ao%40googlegroups.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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CY4PR06MB24407D981CDD385C4A6F36E0F59D0%40CY4PR06MB2440.namprd06.prod.outlook.com. -- ** All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/20200617193606.B8AB63280059%40mailuser.nyi.internal.
Re: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?
I guessed Great-tailed Grackle Paula Hansley Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2020, at 12:09 PM, David Tønnessen > wrote: > > Intriguing sound! It reminds me of one of the many variations in Baltimore > Orioles, but I don't know you to make quizzes out of rare birds. So perhaps > another Icterus or a species that learned the wrong song altogether. :) > > Tonnessen > > -- > 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 view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7a069867-f8fc-4f15-9924-626a48ab851co%40googlegroups.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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/031CBA3C-343C-4BA8-BE6C-DE9B1D4A4365%40gmail.com.
[cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?
Intriguing sound! It reminds me of one of the many variations in Baltimore Orioles, but I don't know you to make quizzes out of rare birds. So perhaps another Icterus or a species that learned the wrong song altogether. :) Tonnessen -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7a069867-f8fc-4f15-9924-626a48ab851co%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?
Intriguing sound! It reminds me of one of the many variations in Baltimore Orioles, but I don't know you to make quizzes out of a rare birds. So perhaps another Icterus or a species that learned the wrong song altogether. :) Tonnessen -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/321c22bc-47c9-49d1-aaae-fc0f0cf20021o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?
I am also going with Red-winged Blackbird. Susan Rosine Brighton -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/e05a9121-a866-448a-8608-7c21e9d8513do%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?
Ted, I've got it! The joyful sound of little kids playing (@ 0:11). Seriously, don't tell us yet - think I have it, but want to give a little more thought. Thanks for putting this out there as these sorts of mysteries are loads of fun and can be played at home...while at work in many of our cases. Cheers,Doug On Monday, June 15, 2020, 08:13:56 PM PDT, Ted Floyd wrote: Hey, folks. Less than an hour ago, I smartphone-recorded a beautiful bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County. Here's a link to the audio: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/243680291 Can anybody guess what it is? (I saw the singing bird, so I know what it is.) Ted FloydLafayette, Boulder County -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f86a05e9-c45d-4737-946a-b7df222d000ao%40googlegroups.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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/291786808.1894630.1592413775280%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] Sonogram and photo of a male Red-winged Blackbird in a work of art.
Was that the Sterling CFO Convention where Don Kroodsma spoke? I have a similar piece featuring a blue grosbeak. Also a favorite. Norm Lewis, Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2020, at 9:13 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > > > This handsome, limited edition print by Peter Kaplan juxtaposes the sonogram > and a photo of a male Red-winged Blackbird. > I vaguely recall purchasing it at a CFO convention, maybe 15 years ago, and > I've always treasured it. > Is Red-winged Blackbird the mystery singer? > Joe Roller, Denver > > > > -- > 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 view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJpZcUCZr8x_EKs-iOcsAQez8-YwSGMOUadP_cNz4WcjttFNkQ%40mail.gmail.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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3E20D202-0190-447B-A622-69C14702CFDF%40aol.com.
[cobirds] Re: Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?
How about a truncated Song Sparrow song? On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 9:13:51 PM UTC-6, Ted Floyd wrote: > > Hey, folks. > > Less than an hour ago, I smartphone-recorded a beautiful bird song at > Waneka Lake, Boulder County. Here's a link to the audio: > > https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/243680291 > > Can anybody guess what it is? (I saw the singing bird, so I know what it > is.) > > Ted Floyd > Lafayette, Boulder County > -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/eccb8515-1cc1-4ad6-8678-062865d8e115o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] bird song quiz from Waneka Lake
I have no idea, but I like the icterid theme, so I'll go with Orchard Oriole, which I've never heard. Davis, Lyons -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGiNt0DkuBm3_dbRtBjM_vdumwgmS9DFx5i-VTfjwd14pKCFdA%40mail.gmail.com.
