[cobirds] Black Forest CBC
The Black Forest CBC on Jan. 2, 2023, encountered adverse weather. Only 4 of us went out, and we had 4 counting at 2 feeders. The fog and the snow made conditions unsafe, so that none of the walking parties covered their (mostly ponderosa pine) territories, and the drivers elected not to navigate roads so foggy other cars couldn't see a stopped birder's vehicle. We ended up with 31 species (close to the average of 35) but only 364 birds (1538 average). No notable observations to report. 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/1572369422.117580.1673482335646%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC
The 35th Denver Urban CBC tallied 90 species (ave. 87) and 30,147 birds (ave. 39,674). We failed to cover one section of the South Platte, so that our waterfowl numbers dipped. 135 observers went out in the field and 12 watched at feeders. * We found three new birds for the count: -a White-winged Dove that has patronized a Park Hill feeder for a week or two; and -an Eastern Phoebe found by the Tuesday Birders group in Fairmont Cemetery -- and approved by eBird within 2 days. - a Bohemian Waxwing (just one) south of Hampden, mixed in (surprise) with 151 Cedar Waxwings. * Other rarities -the count's 2nd Cassin's Finches (30; reflecting the state-wide incursion), 3rd Lapland Longspur, 4th Winter Wren, 4th Long-tailed Duck.* We had record high counts for Townsend's Solitaire (53; average 15), Cedar Waxwing (187; ave. 39), Blue Jay (147 -- previous high 80), and (surprise) Eur. Collared-Doves (160 - first one on Jan. 1, 2006). * Near record highs for Robin (1,278; ave. 405); 221 Horned Larks (ave. 119); and 16 Great Blue Herons (ave. 8). Lesser Scaup (96; ave. 31).* House Sparrows and House Finches continue their drop in numbers from the first counts. * Other drops: Magpie 335 vs ave. 587; Bald Eagle (39 vs. 46 and highs of 94-95 from 2016 to 2019); lowest count for Rock Pigeons (832, ave. 1,966) Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1634941004.109179.1673479472613%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Arapahoe County Waxwings
Just now there were 110 Waxwings in my elm trees. Half were Cedars and half were Bohemians. I was amazed to see that many, when all of a sudden 100 *more* flew in!!! 200 Waxwings -- half Bohemians! Then just as suddenly they all took off at once. What an amazing sight and noise to see and hear 200 waxwings take off from right above me! Mary Kay Waddington -- -- 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/CAA-Db7e%3DpsztxS3G92-NypnSGFzk2oJemn%3Dar0ug18GeEqVdfw%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Cassin's Finches - Arapahoe Co.
A remarkable number of Cassin's Finches were visiting trees and feeders at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Centennial this morning. I counted at least 15, but the birds were moving a lot and disappearing into backyards, so I may have either undercounted or overcounted. I saw only immature / female types. There was also a tan-striped White-throated Sparrow at the cemetery. I had brief looks at the dapper little sparrow before the bird disappeared into a yard. I also visited the Little Dry Creek off Colorado in Centennial. Nothing unusual along the creek, but I enjoyed watching a sizable flock of robins feeding at Western Snowberries. This ended some of my wondering about this plant -- what eats these long lasting fruit. I hadn't previously taken the time to observe birds at these plants, but the fact that the berries seem to be there through summer, fall, and much of winter left me a little perplexed. I guess the berries are best sampled when withered and frosted over, time and time again. - Jared Del Rosso Centennial, CO -- -- 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/dc4fa8f0-3e90-42ae-b8da-fbb0126931cfn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Fwd: Teen birder scholarships for Colorado young birders/ornithologist
Final days for any Colorado teen birder/naturalist/ornithologist to apply to these Audubon youth camp scholarships. Read below. _ Please Note the "E" in my email address below, and make sure it's correct in your address book. Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.com Longmont, CO -- Forwarded message - From: Scott E. Severs Date: Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 12:51 PM Subject: Teen birder scholarships for Colorado young birders/ornithologist To: cobirds , nature BCNA Nature-Net < nature-...@googlegroups.com> Boulder County Audubon society (non-profit) is offering scholarships this year to Hog Island Bird Camp Maine for young birders and aspiring ornithologists. *Applications are due by January 15. Hurry! * Open to any young Colorado birder. *Please share widely!* Complete details here: https://www.boulderaudubon.org/bird-camp-scholarships Scott Severs Boulder County Audubon -- Scott E Severs Longmont scottesev...@gmail.com (Note the "E" in the address above) Sent from Gmail Mobile -- -- 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/CAL-OjWMzNssNxfT6Qq4sK9sN2R7Y836cXSr_VXJkFEi0cAasTw%40mail.gmail.com.
