[cobirds] Barr Lake "below dam" is no longer

[Adam Vesely]

Hi everyone,

Some of you that have recently been to the north side of Barr Lake (Adams 
Co.) may have noticed the obliteration of the tree-lined stream area below 
the Barr Lake dam. Large construction vehicles continued their warpath 
today, removing more trees along the stream that have provided wonderful, 
shady habitat for birds over the years. I would expect this area to be 
mostly devoid of trees and shrubs in the coming days. I spoke to a ranger 
yesterday, and she said that although some trees will be saved per input 
from Barr Lake rangers, it is not Barr Lake property and those pesky trees 
were simply sucking up too much irrigation water. Ironically, this area is 
only about 1/4 mile east of the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies house. Take 
that, birds.  

Adam Vesely
Thornton, CO

  

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Re: [cobirds] So Long McCown's Longspur, Hello Thick-billed Longspur

['Peter Ruprecht' via Colorado Birds]

 Cross-posting from Boulder County Nature-Net:
Without getting further into the discussion of whether it's appropriate to name 
birds (or plants, or mountains, or towns ...) after people, let me add just a 
few (mostly tongue-in-cheek) observations about what happens if bird names 
change.
I wondered which ornithologists would get hosed the worst by bird nomenclature 
changes, ie, whose name disappears from the most species.  William Swainson's 
name is on nearly 10 species or subspecies, though only a few in N.A.  
Alexander Wilson and John Cassin lose out on at least five each.  (As an aside, 
per Wikipedia, Wilson died of "chronic poverty", and Cassin of arsenic 
poisoning due to handling too many preserved skins.  Clearly ornithology was a 
tough gig back in those days.)
I am totally fine with MacGillivray's Warbler changing to something that I can 
spell correctly consistently.
Along the same lines, if we don't change Steller's Jay to Crested Conifer Jay, 
please make it Stellar Jay so that the majority of the Internet will be able to 
spell it right with no further work needed.
If shooting at birds is a major disqualifier for having them named after you, 
presumably gentle ladies such as Lucy, Grace, Anna, and Virginia are OK to keep 
"their" warblers and hummingbirds?
And should we really name birds after jobs, like the "prothonotary", which was 
apparently a Byzantine court recorder?  I personally think the alternate name, 
"Golden Swamp Warbler", rocks.

The odonates community did a great job when assigning official common names to 
dragonflies, handing out descriptive and mellifluous monikers such as 
"sundragons" and "boghaunters".  Fortunately, "long ass butterfly" didn't make 
the cut.  Perhaps bird nomenclaturists can do similarly well.
 -Peter Ruprecht, Superior (who, based on my inability to call Marsh Hawks 
anything more contemporary, will probably keep referring to "Audubon's Warbler" 
for several more decades after it gets renamed ...)




On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 4:57:47 PM MDT, Richard Trinkner 
 wrote:  
 
 Forgive me if this has already been covered on Cobirds.  I don't recall seeing 
it's discussion.
The AOU decided last Friday to rename the 
bird-fomerly-known-as-McCown's-Longspur to the Thick-billed Longspur.  I 
personally had not realized how controversial the bird's former namesake was.
https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/science/mccowns-longspur-renamed-thick-billed-longspur/

I would imagine we'll be seeing the change in eBird soon.
Richard TrinknerBoulder

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[cobirds] So Long McCown's Longspur, Hello Thick-billed Longspur

[Richard Trinkner]

Forgive me if this has already been covered on Cobirds.  I don't recall
seeing it's discussion.

The AOU decided last Friday to rename the
bird-fomerly-known-as-McCown's-Longspur to the Thick-billed Longspur.  I
personally had not realized how controversial the bird's former namesake
was.

https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/science/mccowns-longspur-renamed-thick-billed-longspur/

I would imagine we'll be seeing the change in eBird soon.

Richard Trinkner
Boulder

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[cobirds] Chico battle is not over (El Paso/Pueblo Counties)

[linda hodges]

All,

First of all, our sincere thanks to the 100+ of you who wrote to the SLB 
regarding the future of Chico Basin Ranch. And to SeEtta Moss and John Malenich 
who both spoke today.

The good news is that the SLB decided to hold the ranch in their portfolio 
until 2034. The length of the lease is not set in stone, but other SLB ranches 
now have mostly 10-year leases.

HOWEVER,the Commissioners have not yet determined whether they'll split the 
ranch into three parcels or keep it as one. That is expected to be determined 
at their next meeting on either Sept 9th or 10th, and that is critical.

In addition, they'll be determining whether public access, education and 
bird-banding will be allowed.

Once the agenda is published, a week before the meeting, we'll be asking again 
for your comments. One piece of data in our favor is that the expected 
financial returns for the next lease period are virtually the same regardless 
of whether there are three leases or one.

Again, we are grateful to you for your interest in the ranch, and your 
overwhelming willingness to speak up.

Onward,

Linda Hodges
Conservation Chair
Aiken Audubon
Colorado Springs

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[cobirds] Fwd: Chico decision

[SeEttaM]

Also note that Linda Hodges from Auken Audubon and a person whose name i
did not get also spoke.

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From: SeEttaM 
Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2020, 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: Chico decision this Weds
To: Peg Rooney 
Cc: Harry Rurup , Lura Zimmerman ,
Richard/Mary Tucey , Leon Bright ,
Mark Yaeger , Brandon Percival ,
Margie Joy 


I listened to and spoke at the State Land Board meeting just a bit ago in
regards to Chico Basin plans. I spoke as an individual citizen as Peg had
already sent in AVAS comments and from the perspective as the person who
worked to put Chico Basin into Stewardship Trust status originally  for
AVAS.

The good news is the State Land Board membership voted unanimously to
retain the entirety of Chico Basin Ranch (not sell part of it) and to lease
it as one entity (not dividing into 3 sections and leasing separately) and
to extend this to 2034.  This is a big win for conservation of the natural
values and for those who enjoy birding at the Ranch.

Let me note that the Commissioners took note of the significant interest in
the Ranch as indicated by the many comments submitted.  So yes, comments
are helpful.

SeEttaMoss

On Sun, Aug 9, 2020, 11:33 AM Peg Rooney  wrote:

> FYI
>
> I wrote comments on behalf of Audubon Colorado Council  asking to keep
> Chico Basin Ranch intact.
>
>
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: linda hodges 
> Date: Sun, Aug 9, 2020 at 10:53 AM
> Subject: Chico decision this Weds
> To: Linda Hodges 
>
>
> *All,**You may have seen my cobirds letter - if not, the State Land Board
> will be voting on the future of Chico THIS WEDS, AUGUST 12th. This came as
> a surprise to Duke Phillips, the lessee, as well.*
>
> *If possible, please pass info on to your members, and ask that they write
> to the State Land Board by NOON THIS TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th.* You may
> comment via their website:
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHLoANsTkJyomSRsPJm5aNH5EA-2sA8h7RlM8Df_ESURzjSQ/viewform
> 
>
> The SLB staff is expected to recommend keeping Chico intact, but it sounds
> as though they'd like to see it divided into 3 parcels.
> In addition, *please consider attending the virtual meeting Wednesday
> August 12, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm*. You may also make real-time comments
> during the meeting using the Q feature in Zoom. The Board Packet includes
> details about the proposal and can be found here:
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pgsT9COM-SRV8AaMv_i7hcqx8CXOE9X0/view
> 
> To attend the meeting virtually, register using the Zoom link:
> https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kMqrPX3RRneG-C_40xN-_g
> 
>
>  A copy of Aiken Audubon’s letter to the SLB can be found on our website
> here.
> 
>
>
> *Many thanks for all that you've done to protect this migratory haven.*
>
> *Linda*
>
> *Linda Hodges*
> *Conservation Chair*
>
> *Aiken Audubon Society*
>
>
>
> 
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[cobirds] N Waterthrush, Mac Warbler, CSR, EL Paso Co, Wednesday

[Steven Brown]

Hey COBIrders,

Migrants!

FOS Northern Waterthrush today at Clear Spring Ranch banding (Hatch Year bird). 
This might seem early, but I have had one earlier each of the last five years.
Also FOS MacGillivray’s Warbler, (Hatch Year female). This one IS the earliest 
I’ve banded at CSR.

And lotsa Lazuli Buntings (50 so fr this month), Blue Grosbeaks, Chipping and 
Lark Sparrows. With 35 birds today I passed 400 total birds for the month (a 
very fast start).

Happy birding,
Steve Brown
Colo Spgs


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[cobirds] cranes at 3:30 a.m. over Bldr Cnty: hallucination?

[Linda Andes-Georges]

I heard their distinctive chortling as they flew low over our house last night, 
but since I was only half awake, I fear this was not real. Isn't this awfully 
early?!

Linda


I acknowledge that I live in the territory of Hinóno’éí (Arapaho), Cheyenne and 
Ute Nations, according to the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, and that Colorado’s 
Front Range is home to many Native peoples. Reconozco que vivo en el territorio 
de las naciones Hinóno’éí (Arapaho), Cheyenne y Ute, según el 1851 Tratado de 
Fort Laramie, y que el estado de Colorado al esté de las Montañas Rocosas es 
territorio de muchos pueblos indígenas. 

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[cobirds] Re: Sources Say Westminster White RT Hawk Has Died

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Forgot to sign the post, sorry.

Gary Bowen, Thornton


On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 8:18:58 PM UTC-6, Gary Bowen (Thornton) 
wrote:
>
> Manager of the Wild Birds Unlimited informed my photographer friend this 
> week that the Westminster white red-tailed hawk was found dead. He said the 
> body will be sent for autopsy.
>
> Explains why I hadn't seen it last week.
>

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