[cobirds] Fall Count

['Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds]

Our 44th annual Fall Count recorded 10,823 birds of 162 species. Count of 
individuals lower than average, species count up 7 from average. We had 3 new 
species: Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Common Tern, and Dickcissel.    Say's Phoebes 
have increased over the years, with the 66 seen last weekend far more than any 
previous year. 17 Solitary Sandpipers, highes count by one. 506 Western Grebes, 
 which seems to have increased over the years. 
    Only one Franklin's Gull, lowest count except two years when we didn't 
record any. Half the duck species dropped from average: Ruddy, Com. Merganser, 
Green-winged Teal, Mallard, Wigeon, even Canada Goose. Redheads show a drastic 
drop, which started in 2013: 11 this year, average 96. But 207 Shovelers, third 
highest in 43 years, topped the average of 94.


Hugh 

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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report 9/16/23

[meredith]

Just read through the reports from our other three stations for today - 
What a wide variety of experiences we had today!

The ~24 hours of drizzle and the first almost cold morning seem to have 
brought in some birds - we had only our second good day of the season.  We 
banded 50 new birds, which included two semi-rarities - A Philadelphia 
Vireo and a Blackpoll Warbler.  Coincidentally, the last Blackpoll was 
caught on 9/17/17 - almost exactly six years ago in another year when the 
lake water early in the season was really high.

Here's the breakdown of the 50 new birds:

Philadelphia Vireo 1
Rock Wren 1
House Wren 1
Swainson's Thrush 1
Orange-crowned Warbler 9
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Wilson's Warbler 31
Green-tailed Towhee 1
Clay-colored Sparrow 1
Lincoln's Sparrow 1

If you would like to visit, we have one-hour slots (up to 15 visitors at a 
time) from 7:30-8:30 most weekday mornings (Tues-Fri, we are closed on Mon) 
and 8, 9 , and 10 a.m. one-hour time slots on the weekends.  Click here 

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make a reservation.

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

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[cobirds] BIRD BOMBS: It's Probably a Red-tail video up on the DFO page

[David Suddjian]

Hi Birders,

The video of the latest *BIRD BOMBS *episode It's Probably a Red-tail
 is up for
viewing in the DFO BIRD BOMBS video archive.

These exploded Bombs will also be helpful for late September into October:
Looking at Loons
, Fall
Sparrows ,
Falling
for Warblers 
, Prairie Sparrows
, and
Colorado Blues
.

Also check out DFO's field trip calendar
. Several trips now
open for registration have spaces available, and other fun trips are coming
up.

David Suddjian
Denver Field Trip Chair
Littleton CO

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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Pineridge Natural Area Banding Report 9/15-16

[Josephine Tagestad]

What an interesting time! After very low numbers early this week, we had 21 
new birds on Friday, and then a single new bird (and two recaptures from 
this season) on Saturday. Hopefully we'll see a little more activity next 
week! We did have a Cooper's Hawk in one of the nets today, but she shook 
herself loose during extraction. Definitely livened up the day, and we 
still count it as a win to have seen one of these lovely raptors up close, 
even if we didn't get to band her. We also had the station's first 
education groups-- some fifth graders on Friday, and the Trailfeathers 
birding group on Saturday-- and thankfully everyone got to see at least one 
bird despite the low numbers today! 

This report is for 9/15 through 9/16. 

*New bands:*
Swainson's Thrush - 1
Black-capped Chickadee - 2
MacGillivray's Warbler - 1
Wilson's Warbler - 15
Lincoln's Sparrow - 2
Spotted Towhee - 1

*Recaptures:*
Wilson's Warbler - 2 (banded this fall)

This banding station will be operating Tuesday through Saturday, weather 
and trail closures  permitting, 
from sunrise until about 12:30 PM. This week we are opening at 6:30. Peak 
hours for seeing birds in hand aren't yet established, but so far we have 
low to moderately steady activity from about 7 to 9 and another small push 
at around 10:30. Park at the Maxwell Natural Area parking lot and walk 
south along the trail towards Dixon Reservoir, and you will see our table 
and awning on the little hillside to the left of the main trail. Consider 
signing up for your visit at this link 
;
  
registration is free and helps us plan ahead for visitor numbers. I hope to 
see you there! 

Josephine Tagestad
Bander, Pineridge Natural Area Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Ridgway State Park Banding Report

[Emily Knaack]

Hello all! Banding was wrapped up at Ridgway State Park yesterday, 
September 15, and it was a busy week! On Tuesday 9/12 we banded a whole 
flock of Bushtits, and on Thursday 9/14 we got out first, and only, 
Red-naped Sapsucker of the season. Ended off with a rainy day on Friday, 
but we were able to open for a short period. Our totals for the week were:

House Wren - 3
Western Wood-Peewee - 2
Warbling Vireo - 2
Cassin's Vireo - 2
MacGillivray's Warbler - 3
Yellow Warbler - 2
Virginia Warbler - 2
Wilson's Warbler - 20
Orange-crowned Warbler - 7
Common Yellowthroat - 1 
Bushtit - 19
Song Sparrow - 6
Lincoln's Sparrow - 5
Gamble's White-crowned Sparrow - 2
Gray Catbird - 4
American Robin - 7
Green-tailed Towhee - 2
Hermit Thrush - 1
Red-naped Sapsucker - 1

This brings our final totals for banding at Ridgway this year to:

Yellow Warbler - 11
Virginia Warbler - 5
Wilson’s Warbler - 26
MacGillivray’s Warbler - 9
Orang-crowned Warbler -14
Common Yellowthroat - 1 
House Wren - 9
Black-capped Chickadee - 3
Bushtit - 20
Dusky Flycatcher - 1
Willow Flycatcher - 4
Western Wood-Peewee - 2
Cassin’s Vireo - 4
Warbling Vireo - 5
Song Sparrow - 11
Lincoln’s Sparrow - 9
Chipping Sparrow - 1
Gamble's White-crowned Sparrow - 2
Gray Catbird - 10
American Robin - 9
Sage Thrasher - 1
Green-tailed Towhee - 3
Yellow-breasted Chat - 1
Hermit Thrush - 1
Red-naped Sapsucker - 1


Banding at Connected Lakes State Park begins on Monday, September 18th!

Emily Knaack
Bander, Ridgway State Park
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies-Chico Basin Ranch 9/16/2023

[Chicobander]

What a beautiful day! Not much bird action until it warmed up but still a 
good day. No rain
New species for the season was a Virginia's Warbler.

*18 New Banded Birds*
Wilson's Warbler- 6
Orange-crowned Warbler- 2
Virginia's Warbler- 1
Western Wood-pewee- 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet-1
House Wren- 1
Lincoln's Sparrow- 1
Lark Sparrow- 1
Gray Catbird- 1

*1 Recapture*
Wilson's Warbler- he has been hanging around for 5 days and has increased 
his weight.

The banding station will be closed tomorrow and reopen on Monday through 
Saturday of next week.
Have a good weekend

Julie Shieldcastle
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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