[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chatfield Banding Report, 5/18/22

[Meredith McBurney]

Although the weather was slightly cooler than yesterday, we had another 
slow morning; just 15 new, 1 return, and 8 birds that had already been 
caught this season.  Here's the breakdown on the 16 new birds:

American Robin 1
Gray Catbird 3 new, 1 banded 2019
Yellow Warbler 4
Northern Waterthrush 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Lincoln's Sparrow 1
Black-headed Grosbeak 1

We are open 6 mornings per week, closed on Mondays.  Registration is 
required to visit on the weekends - there are three 1 hour sessions, 
starting at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30.  Go here 
 to register.  There are school groups 
every week day, arriving about 9:30.  Individuals may drop by early 
mornings during the week although there are groups visiting early on some 
days.

Meredith McBurney
Bander, Chatfield Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 

-- 
-- 
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/50776fbc-e339-443a-b05e-2eef23c905cbn%40googlegroups.com.

[cobirds] Birdathon quest - Douglas

['Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds]

        Some posts of 2-3 days ago suggest that Cobirders might enjoy 
hearing about Urling's and my Birdathon quest on Friday. Starting at our Willow 
Lake Drive patch: A frenzy of Violet-green Swallows! A dozenswarmed above a 
conifer forest like a throng of bees. A couple of pods ofTurkey Vultures 
circled above us. We counted more species in our Franktownpatch than we have 
seen this year. (We did get up earlier than usual, andwalked both gullies that 
intersect our road instead of only one.We heard our first-of-the-year 
WarblingVireo (“how do you know that I’m here?”) and listened to and saw 
singingWhite-crowned Sparrows (the Colorado mountain subspecies), and saw one 
Wigeonon the pond. The inevitable flock of Turkeys prowled under our feeders. 
And weenjoyed our usual scrub-oak denizens: Scrub-Jays, Chickadees, Nuthatches, 
HouseFinches with their delightful song, 7 active and warbling 
Black-headedGrosbeaks (they like suet cakes), and 8 Spotted Towhees. We spied 
an elusiveGreen-ttailed Towhee, a Catbird,. One flicker with a red stripe on 
the back ofhis neck as well as a red whisker—probably a hybrid. Then we headed 
for Castlewood Canyon wherewe hoped to find White-throated Swifts; we didn’t 
hear or see any, as wehaven’t so far this year. On the Winkler Ranch south of 
the Park we saw 13 TreeSwallows and two pairs of Western and two of Mountain 
Bluebirds, all claimingnest boxes. Next we drove to Louviers, hoping tobuttress 
the list. At the pond there we saw 8 Wood Ducks, a Gadwall, and 3Shovelers. 
After lunch and a tour through the Louviers woods (Catbird, YellowWarbler, 
House Wren) we drove the streets hoping to score a House Sparrow. Westopped at 
a terrific feeder which sported a passel of House Finches (wecounted 24 in the 
town), plus a couple of Mourning and a couple Collared-Doves.And, a male 
Evening Grosbeak called from a pine tree that towered over thefeeders. But no 
House Sparrows! After driving every street (and stopped only bya couple to 
check if we had a problem who turned out to feed birds, we left.Then, at the 
last building in town, a church, we heard and saw some elusiveHouse Sprarows. 
Only one trash bird left to find: RockPigeon. None in Louviers, none along the 
road, none that we could find ineither Castle Rock or Franktown!The gravel pit 
on Castlewood Canyon Roaddid have more ducks (including 17 Shovelers, and four 
shorebirds scurrying on asand spit way across the water, a challenging scope 
view. We called themKilldeer & Spotted Sandpiper. 
Hugh 

-- 
-- 
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/184695059.68323.1652916080671%40mail.yahoo.com.

[cobirds] Black-throated Blue Warbler, CSR, El Paso Co., Wed

[Steven Brown]

Hey COBirders,

Banding at Clear Spring Ranch today was slow and steady, until it got hot and 
birds started working their way into the shade. In that time, there appeared a 
good variety of songbirds in the willows and cottonwoods. One was up high, in 
the shade of the canopy, but with the distinctive “handkerchief” on the wing of 
a female Black-throated Blue Warbler, that I was able to watch for several 
minutes as it was foraging. 41 birds today.

Other banded highlights:
FOS “Trail’s Flycatcher” (but wing measures were consistent for ID of Alder FL
FOS Plumbeous Vireo, adult
4 Gray Catbirds
3 Yellow-breasted Chats (several pairs chasing into the nets the last couple 
days)
6 Lincoln’s Sparrows
No. Waterthrush
MacGillivray’s Warbler (SYF)
7 Yellow Warblers, all SY, except one recapture from 2020
Orchard Oriole AdM (#2 this week)

We could use some rain.

Happy Migration,
Steve Brown
Colo Spgs


-- 
-- 
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/1E7BF129-4807-49CF-B53A-693D8A895EA1%40gmail.com.

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chico Basin Ranch banding station 5/18/22

[Chicobander]

As my Mother used to ask me:" why don't you have a day off?" I say because 
birds don't take a day off during migration. They have places to go and 
just stopping over at the appropriate habitat to rest and refuel. I used to 
run a migration banding station that operated every day during migration 
because migration does not take a day off. The other days if I was off, I 
would think what am I missing? What came through when I was not there? Why 
do I tell you this? Migration is different from day to day. Weather, wind 
direction, food and water resources, are among the variables that pushes 
the birds in different places. This time of year, birds of course want to 
get up to the breeding grounds as fast as possible and be in "good" 
condition to set up and defend a territory, attract a mate, build a nest, 
lay eggs, and raise young. If they arrive on the breeding grounds in poor 
condition, they may have delayed breeding because they are not in good 
enough condition to perform the breeding activities that require extra 
energy resources. Delayed breeding can be detrimental for some northern 
species as they may have a short window that is appropriate weather or 
habitat conditions to lay eggs and raise young. I say all of this because 
it was another Swainson's Thrush day! I am told that there are a lot of 
Swainson's Thrush that migrate through the ranch. 

*67 New Banded Birds*
Yellow Warbler -7
American Redstart -1
MacGillivray's Warbler -2
Common Yellowthroat -1
Dusky Flycatcher -4
Western 'Cordilleran' Flycatcher -1
House Wren -1
Lincoln Sparrow -1
Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow -2
Blue Grosbeak -1
Veery -1
Hermit Thrush -2
Swainson's Thrush -35
Gray Catbird -6
Bullock's Oriole -1
Orchard Oriole -1

*3 Recaptures/ Repeats/ Returns*
Western Palm Warbler - repeat from yesterday 
Ovenbird - repeat from yesterday 
Bullock's Oriole - return male 

The Banding station will be operating through May 27th except on Monday May 
24th. The nets are open 5 hours each day. First net check is around 6 am. 
Stop by and visit if you are in the area.

-- 
-- 
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/5573b92a-1ea4-4fc0-ab0e-fd0437779208n%40googlegroups.com.

Re: [cobirds] Blue-winged Warbler, Cottonwood Marsh, Walden Ponds, Boulder County

[Nathan Pieplow]

I heard what must have been the same bird this morning, although when I
heard it at 8:30 AM it was about 2/3 of the way back toward the creek from
the Sawhill parking lot. It didn't seem to stick around and I never got a
look at it. Sounds like it might be moving around the Walden/Sawhill area,
so keep your eyes and ears peeled.

Nathan Pieplow
Boulder

On Wed, May 18, 2022 at 10:34 AM Paula Hansley  wrote:

> CObirders,
> At dawn this morning, I heard the familiar "Zee-zee" (going down in pitch)
> as I was leaving the Walden parking lot with the bass fishermen!  This is
> one warbler song I will never forget, having grown up in southern Ohio.
>
> There was a small flock (<12) of "eastern" warblers that flew by me in the
> darkness before dawn.  It was cloudy and fairly warm; clouds of insects
> could be seen over the water.
>
> Many birds (i.e. Yellowthroat, Bullock's Oriole, Yellow Warbler, Warbling
> Vireo) seem finally to have returned.  I've been sick and not doing any
> birding for a week.
>
> Paula
>
>
> --
> Paula Hansley
> Boulder County
>
> --
> --
> 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/CAHmCQtae6g55ta3uW6FALbv9icAsVdHmdZUJsUa%2BQwcJi91AXw%40mail.gmail.com
> 
> .
>

-- 
-- 
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/CAFhaDVJoZZFuOGKBHzhn5x2zzz4bqo8ysJDkxmWxGDL5cbNniw%40mail.gmail.com.

[cobirds] Blue-winged Warbler, Cottonwood Marsh, Walden Ponds, Boulder County

[Paula Hansley]

CObirders,
At dawn this morning, I heard the familiar "Zee-zee" (going down in pitch)
as I was leaving the Walden parking lot with the bass fishermen!  This is
one warbler song I will never forget, having grown up in southern Ohio.

There was a small flock (<12) of "eastern" warblers that flew by me in the
darkness before dawn.  It was cloudy and fairly warm; clouds of insects
could be seen over the water.

Many birds (i.e. Yellowthroat, Bullock's Oriole, Yellow Warbler, Warbling
Vireo) seem finally to have returned.  I've been sick and not doing any
birding for a week.

Paula


-- 
Paula Hansley
Boulder County

-- 
-- 
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/CAHmCQtae6g55ta3uW6FALbv9icAsVdHmdZUJsUa%2BQwcJi91AXw%40mail.gmail.com.

[cobirds] Least tern Prewitt

[Luke Pheneger]

At the Outlet Canal

Luke Pheneger
Pablo Quezada

-- 
-- 
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/CALhMPZdp%2BtQPBf_WcJ9SLLdSuPkFfpiJW226mYCx%2BBgwDBdsXw%40mail.gmail.com.

[cobirds] BW Warb Prewitr

[Luke Pheneger]

Right here : (40.4324710, -103.3640722)


Luke Pheneger
Pablo Quezada

-- 
-- 
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/CALhMPZfO5DOH%3DYv2c4A8TAuOeCEhZYD21zTeMuWO-08AkgRfUA%40mail.gmail.com.

[cobirds] Eastern wood pewee Prewitt res

[Luke Pheneger]

Right here : (40.4354872, -103.3571974)


Luke Pheneger
Pablo Quezada

-- 
-- 
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/CALhMPZf3Sc_JWeVszUYOMW2VkfDe%2BW3yeGFuT7sRb745AjN5WA%40mail.gmail.com.