[cobirds] Broad-winged Hawk-Grandview Cemetery-Larimer County
All, Stopped at Grandview Cemetery on the way home from work for a quick walk around. Ran into David Wade and we spent 30 minutes watching birds zip quickly by in the steady breeze. It seems as though the local Turkey Vultures have made it back. I tallied 39 flying over the golf course just before I left. But while walking with DWade, I had no sooner mentioned that we should keep our eyes open for Zone-tailed Hawks mixed in with the TVs than a Dark morph Broad-winged juvie flew over us. I managed a couple of pictures. They can be found in my Ebird checklist below. This is the earliest Colorado record on Ebird. Frankly, I'm surprised the bird was this far north in the state for an early record. I'm guessing that the strong S/SW winds today may have had something to do with this bird's early arrival. I would love to know where this bird started it's day and how far it had traveled before we got our eyes on it. This was a striking looking bird. Sometimes feel lucky that we are on the western end of their range where the Dark morph is always a possibility. https://ebird.org/checklist/S84364759 Bird is the word!! Josh Bruening Fort Collins -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/fa9942a9-f5a6-4cd9-a2d1-252cd0211d64n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] FRemont County
Two FOS turkey vultures flying over Canon City today. Laura Gorman Canon City -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/b5d08f6c-210c-4a14-a229-8d979837d3c1n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] eBird for Everyone by Ted Floyd - CFO Birding Skills Workshop now on Youtube!
Last night's eBird workshop with Ted Floyd was a lot of fun and very informative! If you missed it, it is now available on the Colorado Field Ornithologists YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/acEomIoxWLk Diana Beatty El Paso County on behalf of CFO board -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/CAM-_j9ugVOMK3g_vmf17yKYr8TPu9%2Bht6LBgYg%2BwSBvpPQSO4Q%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists (29 Mar 2021) 11 Raptors
Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2021 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 2 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 12 12 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 14 14 Cooper's Hawk1 10 10 Northern Goshawk 0 4 4 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 8181181 Rough-legged Hawk0 1 1 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0 Ferruginous Hawk 0 6 6 Golden Eagle 1 6 6 American Kestrel 0 2 2 Merlin 0 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 4 4 Prairie Falcon 0 1 1 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter0 1 1 Unknown Buteo1 8 8 Unknown Falcon 0 2 2 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 3 Total: 11261261 -- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours Official Counter:Mike Fernandez Observers: Visitors: I had 55 visitors to the platform today, with three conversations about hawkwatch. Weather: The skies were cloudless and the weather was warm. The early haze at the horizon was gone by 10:30 MST, when a west wind suddenly picked up to 5-6 BFT gusts. Raptor Observations: Migrating Raptors: The high winds may have grounded the smaller raptors (plus the local perching birds). The COHA powered through the Hwy 93 valley at amazing speed and strength. Non Migrating Raptors: RTHA-3 Although I was alone on the watch, from 12-2 MST the three local RTHAs kept me company with their very talented entertainment. They criss-crossed the ridge, doing roller coasters. And they faced into the wind, holding still and then elevatoring straight up with subtle flicks of the fingers and tail. They also flew above C-470, flying faster than the cars. Non-raptor Observations: A herd of ~20 Elk, BBMA-1, CORA-13 (group of 12 kettled north of the platform and headed farther north indirectly), TOSO-1, MOCH-3. Predictions: I could smell Greeley today, so you know what that means. Report submitted by DAVID HILL () Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists information may be found at: http://www.dfobirds.org More site information at hawkcount.org: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=123 Site Description: Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular. Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or Dusky Grouse. Birders of any skill level are always welcome. HawkWatch at Dinosaur Ridge is generally staffed by volunteers from about 9 AM to around 3 PM from March 1st to May 7th. Directions to site: >From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from the southwest end of lot to the hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading east on an old two-track and quickly turns south onto a trail on the west side of the ridge. When the trail nears the top of the ridge, turn left, head through the gate, and walk to the clearly-visible, flat area at the crest of the ridge. (Distance: 0.56 miles, Elevation gain: 259 feet) -- -- You received this message because you
[cobirds] Weld County Wanderings
Hi all
- Lesser Black-backed Gull (Weld Landfill, Severance)
- Varied Thrush ("Grandma's Garden", Nunn)
- Mountain Bluebird - 3 (CR 102/41, Nunn)
- Osprey - 2 (Poudre Trail nest behind O St jail facility, Greeley)
- Horned Grebe (Windsor Lake, Windsor)
- Great-tailed Grackle - 9 (Drake Lake, Severance)
- Nunn active raptor nest(s): Great Horned Owl, Bald Eagle and
Red-tailed Hawk
- "We have a chicken ..." Ring-necked Pheasant has adopted our
landscaped, fenced backyard as his home for last week ... eats, sleeps and
hides in yard all day
Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] American Dipper at Lowell Blvd. and Clear Creek, Adams
Hi CoBirders I saw American Dipper in Clear Creek this mourning on both sides of the Lowell Bridge. This is Adams County. I saw one visiting the nest in the retaining wall on the south side of Clear Creek, east of the bridge. Bob Canter, Denver -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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/8f78a331-66e8-499d-91d0-f06d9368ba08n%40googlegroups.com.
