[cobirds] Re: Recommendations for good migration locations between Denver & La Junta

[Brian Johnson]

Hi Jan,
Bent's Old Fort National Historical Site is a favorite of mine. It's three 
dollars to go into the fort but the grounds are free to walk. There is a 
large marsh, and good cottonwoods. Along the same highway, 194 a side 
highway to 50, is Las Animas State Fish Hatchery with some ponds near it. 
One of the big areas is John Martin State Park, not far from La Junnta, 
Lake Hasty bellow the dam, is a good place there, but anywhere could be 
good. There is also the Higbee Cemetery. It's small but might have 
something. It's strait south of La Junta on Highway 109 of County Road 804. 
That is past County Rd 802, the turn for Vogal Canyon (sighed). So once you 
pass it get ready to turn right. 
Good Luck,
 Brian Johnson,
Englewood CO

On Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 6:57:56 PM UTC-6 Jan G wrote:

> Heading to La Junta next Fri for a few days - any recommendations for good 
> spots for migrating birds along the way or in the areas near La Junta?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jan Gorski
> Douglas County
>

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[cobirds] Recommendations for good migration locations between Denver & La Junta

[Jan G]

Heading to La Junta next Fri for a few days - any recommendations for good 
spots for migrating birds along the way or in the areas near La Junta?

Thanks!

Jan Gorski
Douglas County

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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, September 5

[meredith]

Lots of banding and birding today at Barr Lake - we caught/banded 75 new 
birds, we were full-up with interested folks in our modified visitor 
program, and there was a number of birders out enjoying the Philadelphia 
Vireo that we banded and reported on Thursday and that was re-found today.

Our coolest bird of the day was a Hairy Woodpecker, who acted like he 
wanted to eat my hand.  The weirdest capture of the day was a House Finch - 
they are common at the feeders at the Nature Center, but we NEVER catch 
them out at the station.  Here's the breakdown:

Hairy Woodpecker 1 (FOS)
Western Wood-pewee 1
Dusky Flycatcher 1
House Wren 1 new, 1 return, banded 8/30/19
Orange-crowned Warbler 2
Yellow Warbler 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 2
Townsend's Warbler 2
MacGillivray's Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Wilson's Warbler 44
Green-tailed Towhee 1
Chipping Sparrow 5
Clay-colored Sparrow 1
Brewer's Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Lincoln's Sparrow 3
Lazuli Bunting 1
House Finch 1

If you'd like to visit this fall: Due to restrictions related to Covid-19, 
we are requiring visitors to make a reservation and we will have only 6 
visitors at the station at a time. We are doing three one-hour time slots, 
from 8-9, 9-10, and 10-11, on Tuesdays and then Thursdays through Sundays, 
through October 11. There is a $5 per person fee; scholarships are 
available to those unable to pay. All visitors, staff and volunteers will 
be wearing masks and people will be expected to socially distance. To 
register and for more information go to 
www.birdconservancy.org/bandingregister

Meredith McBurney
Bander, Barr Lake Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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Re: [cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA

[Joe Roller]

It was in September, about a dozen years ago, when a message came to me
indirectly
that someone had an Arizona Woodpecker visiting her Wheat Ridge feeder. She
described it as "a woodpecker, overall brown, with spots. It matches the
illustration in my field guide!"

Wow, I thought! A possible First State Record! I got over there in a jiffy,
enjoyed the bucolic back yard, watched various birds come and go, and
finally the homeowner exclaimed, "There it is! That woodpecker!"
I soaked in the details of the young European Starling she pointed at, then
politely thanked her and
decided that chasing rare birds was often a thrill - but this time - not so
much.

Joe Roller, Denver

On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 3:23 PM Caleb A  wrote:

> Hi Bev
> Yep, I second Joe K. European Starlings have a fairly impressive range of
> plumages, especially in juveniles and molts.
>
> *The birds are happy, and so am I*
> *~Caleb Alons, Larimer County*
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[cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA

[Caleb A]

Hi Bev
Yep, I second Joe K. European Starlings have a fairly impressive range of 
plumages, especially in juveniles and molts.

*The birds are happy, and so am I*
*~Caleb Alons, Larimer County*

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[cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA

[Joe Kipper]

Bev,
Both photos show a European Starling!
Joe Kipper

On Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1:26:27 PM UTC-6 bhea...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I realize that the photo of the bird flying is too blurry for Merlin to 
> help with identification, but it shows better how the head is a soft tan, 
> and that color is under its wings also. 
>
> We saw this bird on the 2nd at the Big Thompson Ponds SWA, but I couldn't 
> figure out until today how to add the pix.
>
> Thanks for your help!!
> Bev Head
> Loveland, Seven Lakes
>

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[cobirds] Ovenbird/Weld

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi All!
We had a gorgeous Ovenbird at Crow Valley behind the large picnic pavilion 
this morning.  Have photos.  Will post later.

Assortment of many other regular birds too.

Thanks!
Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] Black-throated Green Warbler - Barr Lake

[rabus...@bvsd.org]

Hi all, 

I photographed an apparent Black-throated Green Warbler this morning in a 
large flock of Wilson's Warblers and Townsend's Warblers. Observed about 
half way in between the banding station and the headquarters. 

Good birding, 

Ryan Bushong 
Louisville, Colorado

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[cobirds] Re: Big Lake Day

[rosanne juergens]

Good luck! Anxiously awaiting your report!

On Friday, September 4, 2020 at 8:30:28 PM UTC-6 grb...@gmail.com wrote:

> Good evening birders,
>
> As I wrote some weeks ago, it’s been my plan to bird around Cherry Creek 
> Rsvr on Monday (Labor Day). That plan is a “go.”  And I’m so grateful to 
> everyone who provided suggestions! They were so helpful!
>
> My plan, therefore, is to start at Tower Loop around 0615 (sunrise is 
> 0637), and head clockwise around the lake, checking Dixon Grove, Swim Beach 
> and Pelican Point. (I’m not going to bird the campground.) I *will* 
> include a walk down the 12-mile trail (I’ll see how I’m doing time-wise to 
> determine whether I’ll cross Cherry Creek and come down the paved trail). 
> I’ll then head down the west side of the lake, keeping as close to the 
> water as possible. Going by the West Shades will probably be quick, as 
> it’ll be busy. Then to the Marina and across the front of the dam back to 
> the car.
>
> I’m hoping to arrive at the 12-mile trail area about 0930 (and meet my 
> wife there for that portion). That’s the only semi-certain time point. 
>
> Again, there’s no official “intent” to this. It’s just my way of spending 
> Labor Day. But if anyone would like to tag along, I’ll be wearing my mask!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Gary Brower
> Unincorporated Arapahoe County
>
>

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[cobirds] Barr Lake Philadelphia Vireo

[Adam Vesely]

I just refound the Philadelphia Vireo at the Barr Lake Nature Center (Adams 
County). Several of us on it.

Adam Vesely
Thornton, CO

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