[cobirds] Hurricane Hilary rarity potential

[Ben S]

Hey all, Hurricane Hilary is supposed to hit southern California on Monday, 
bringing a tropical storm to southern California and massive rainfall to 
the southwestern region. First, I want to say I wish the best for the 
people in the region impacted. It is supposed to significantly impact 
weather in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. I am by no means a 
hurricane, pelagic bird, or weather expert, far from. However, I know 
hurricanes in the past have brought things like storm-petrels and other 
pelagics into southern Arizona and New Mexico. Furthermore, tropical storms 
in California are exceptionally rare, and this storm will go significantly 
inland in a northeastern direction (possibly pushing birds to Colorado).  
I'm going to go on a whim here and suggest that this would possibly bring 
potential for things like pelagics and southwestern species, possibly state 
records. Just a thought, next week, particularly Tuesday and Wednesday, 
might a good time to bird, especially in the southwestern part of the 
state. People who are more knowledgeable about weather and rarities feel 
free to elaborate, but I just to put it on people's radar as it hasn't been 
mentioned yet. Who knows, maybe, just maybe, we'll finally get our long 
awaited Heermann's Gull, or maybe something even crazier.  


Ben Sampson, 

Centennial CO

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[cobirds] Red-shouldered Hawk Kit Carson

[Ben S]

Hi all, 
I went to Flagler SWA this morning and had an immature Red-shouldered Hawk 
below the dam. I was able to get a decent view and photo before it flew 
off. Given the two (possibly three?) immature Red-shouldered Hawks still at 
Jumbo, the sighting in Yuma county a few days ago, and this sighting, this 
is the fourth sighting in Colorado this month. Although the Kit Carson bird 
and Yuma bird could concievably be the same bird, the birds at Jumbo appear 
to be continuing, so there are likely at least three individuals in 
Colorado right now. It is strange that this species is usually seen once 
every couple of years or so in Colorado, but at least three have been seen 
so far in this month alone.  Also, all of the reported birds have been 
immature. Keep an eye out for Red-shouldered Hawks elsewhere!

Here is my checklist with a photo:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S118748708

Ben Sampson
Boulder, CO 


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[cobirds] RB Robin present today?

[Ben S]

Hello all,
I was planning on going for the Rufous-backed Robin in Montezuma County 
today, however, I am not seeing any reports from ebird this morning yet. 
Has anyone went today and missed it yet? Thanks,

Ben Sampson,
Boulder, CO 

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[cobirds] Re: Mexican, Mallard, Mottled?

[Ben S]

Hello Sally, 
Looking at the birds dark brown plumage throughout the torso, lack of any 
green on the head, and other features. Most Mexican Ducks in the US have 
hybrid genes, however this one looks closer to the pure Mexican Duck side 
of the spectrum to me.

Ben Sampson
Boulder, CO

On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 1:05:50 PM UTC-7 Sally Waterhouse wrote:

> New photo showing speculum of same bird in question  
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S100849831  To me the speculum looks like 
> typical Mallard. 
> Sally Waterhouse
> Nathrop, CO
>
> On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 8:19:57 AM UTC-7 Sally Waterhouse wrote:
>
>> Looking for some thoughts on this.  The duck has been observed by several 
>> birders in Chaffee County just west of the 163 pond hotspot in a small pond 
>> area.  Whether this is the same duck reported as a Mexican on Dec. 29 by 
>> Jack Bushong on 163 pond is unknown.  After perusing many discussions about 
>> this "complex" I'm curious as to what people may think about this 
>> individual.  See photos on my ebird checklist 
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S100712744 and also on Greg Mihalik's 
>> checklist https://ebird.org/checklist/S100667677.  Looking more closely 
>> at photos I realized that there is also a dark gape spot just to add to the 
>> question.  So far, no speculum photos.
>> Sally Waterhouse
>> Nathrop, Chaffee County
>>
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[cobirds] Nebraska/Indiana Common Crane

[Ben S]

Hello all,
A Common Crane was seen by several people outside of Kearney, Nebraska on 
the 20th and 21st (a couple people reported 2!). It may be the same bird 
that was seen Indiana a couple of weeks ago. I was hesitant to post, I know 
we don't want posts about birds outside of Colorado unless they have 
something to do with Colorado birding. I decided to post because if they 
were to follow the direction they seem to be heading in (Indiana to 
Nebraska), they would hit Colorado. Many people might not have heard about 
it, and due to the fact it appears they have just left Kearney, there is a 
possibility they could come here within several days. I suggest people keep 
an eye out while birding over the next few days, I know I will be! 

Ben Sampson,
Boulder CO

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[cobirds] Re: Birding Oklahoma

[Ben S]

Hello John,

Keep in mind I've only spend a couple days birding in OK. Sooner Lake on 
the west side of the lake is one of the most relaible. It is where I got my 
Smith's Longspurs. They tend to stay in the grass though, so not easy to 
see at first. LeConte's Sparrows are there as well, usually in cattails, 
also tends to stay in vegetation. Apparently there are some spots where 
they get Smith's Longspurs just outside of Oklahoma City, but we didn't see 
them there. They tend to want to keep most of the activity on here about 
Colorado birds, but I would be happy to give you information about a couple 
other spots via email. 

Ben Sampson,
Boulder, CO
On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 11:28:29 AM UTC-7 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:

> Does anyone know of a good birding site guide for Oklahoma?  Might be 
> headed that way, and Smith's Longspur are high on my life list. Thanks.
>
> John Rawinski
> Monte Vista
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[cobirds] Re: Crowley County

[Ben S]

Sorry, forgot to sign off

Ben Sampson
Boulder, CO

On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 1:53:39 PM UTC-7 Ben S wrote:

> New York Times has a interactive chart and map of Colorado counties and 
> their cases, recent cases, and cases per capita. See at: 
> https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/colorado-coronavirus-cases.html. 
> Looks like Crowley County is the top, and Logan, Lincoln, Fremont, and 
> Adams county are the top 5. 
>
> On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5:59:42 PM UTC-7 Tom Wilberding wrote:
>
>> Hello birders,
>>
>> No rarities to report, but if you’re thinking of looking for birds near 
>> Ordway, Sugar City, or Lake Meredith you might want to wait a while. 
>> Crowley County is the worse county in the U.S. for the past week for 
>> covid-19, per capita. Bent County also in the top ten.
>>
>> Tom Wilberding
>> Littleton, CO
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[cobirds] Re: Crowley County

[Ben S]

New York Times has a interactive chart and map of Colorado counties and 
their cases, recent cases, and cases per capita. See at: 
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/colorado-coronavirus-cases.html. 
Looks like Crowley County is the top, and Logan, Lincoln, Fremont, and 
Adams county are the top 5. 

On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5:59:42 PM UTC-7 Tom Wilberding wrote:

> Hello birders,
>
> No rarities to report, but if you’re thinking of looking for birds near 
> Ordway, Sugar City, or Lake Meredith you might want to wait a while. 
> Crowley County is the worse county in the U.S. for the past week for 
> covid-19, per capita. Bent County also in the top ten.
>
> Tom Wilberding
> Littleton, CO
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[cobirds] Re: Lagerman Res Closed (Boulder)

[Ben S]

According to Boulder County Parks and Open Space, it and Pella Crossing and 
Heil Valley Ranch are closed for the time being due to the quickly growing 
Calwood Fire. Hopefully the cool foggy weather today may help slow the fire 
and we can enjoy the birds of Lagerman again soon.

https://www.bouldercounty.org/news/open-space-closures-in-place-due-to-the-calwood-fire-saturday-oct-17/

Ben Sampson,
Boulder/Centennial, CO

On Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 8:49:04 AM UTC-6 jay...@gmail.com wrote:

> All:  
>
> Stopped by Lagerman at 8:45 am Sun morning and the gate is closed. 
>
>
> Jay Hutchins 
> Longmont 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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[cobirds] Re: Boulder Reservoir closure

[Ben S]

Hi Joyce,
The sparrow doesn't appear to have been seen since the 31st in the morning. 
Personally, I've tried four times, but I guess now this is a nail in the 
coffin of this continueing rarity, which is unfortunate. The sparrow area 
appears to be closed because it's near the shore, however, Boulder 
Reservoir's website says the main north trail is still open. But on the 
hopeful side, due to the drainage, there is potential for a large number of 
shorebirds (which should we visible from the still open trail), maybe even 
some rarities!

Ben Sampson,
Boulder, CO
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 9:37:03 AM UTC-6 Joyce Takamine wrote:

> Since they are draining the reservoir, access to the sparrow area off the 
> 55th St
> Parking is now closed.
>
> Joyce Takamine
> Boulder
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[cobirds] Re: Prewitt Reservoir on 8/26/2020 (Washington)

[Ben S]

Thank you for the update on Prewitt, Dave!
Along with the Buff-breasted at Jackson, this makes three Buff-breasted so 
far! Add in Pablo Quezada's Ruddy Turnstone at Jackson and the Short-billed 
Dowitcher found by Luke Pheneger, the Bushongs, and David Dowell at 
Prewitt, it looks like it will be a great shorebird season, just as this 
spring was a great warbler season! Who knows what might show up? 

Ben Sampson,
Boulder, CO
On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:06:19 AM UTC-6 Dave Leatherman wrote:

> Met some friends (Nina Routh, Norm Lewis, Mike Serruto and Gary Potter) at 
> Prewitt Res yesterday.  We all drove separately, wore masks when 
> appropriate, imaginary hugs and high fives.  For me, it was good to get out 
> of the cemetery.  Ha.
>
> *HIGHLIGHTS* were shorebirds along the west side mudflats, numbers 
> significantly diminished from recent days Norm tells me:
>
> BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER (2, together, only rarely closer than 6 feet 
> apart) at least 100 yards from the water's edge on drying upper "beach"
>
> 
>
> Black-bellied Plover (1) in beautiful breeding plumage
> Pectoral Sandpiper (1)
> Long-billed Curlew (3)
> Assorted common peep
> A dowitcher we could *not* turn into a Short-billed
> Black Terns (few)
> No jaegers that we saw
>
> In the trees along the outlet canal and below the dam we had many migrants 
> typical of early autumn, mostly common things like Yellow and Wilson's 
> Warblers, along with one Townsend's Warbler, one MacGillivray's Warbler, 
> Red-headed Woodpecker, family of Eastern Bluebirds (tell me what you think 
> the mystery bird is (that I didn't see until looking at the photos last 
> night) flying below the juvenile bluebird, see below), Rock Wren, flyover 
> Pine Siskin, lots of empids in the olives including Willow and Gray (Norm, 
> Mike and Gary), no doubt some goodies we missed. 
>   
>
> Along US6 and the entry roads into Prewitt were an amazing number of 
> Eastern Kingbirds (at least 25), with good numbers of Westerns mixed in.
>
> If you go out there to check the shorebirds, wear mud boots but don't go 
> too close to the water's edge as the black, anaerobic mud has designs on 
> capturing you for posterity.  Thinking "half cup full", if you had food and 
> water on you, the water level is dropping fast enough you might escape 
> after 3-4 days.
>
> Dave Leatherman
> Fort Collins
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[cobirds] Re: Big Lake Day

[Ben S]

Hi Gary, 
I don't know if you are trying for a big day type of thing but I think 
hitting the trees around the picnic shelter at the smoky hill area would be 
worth it for Townsend's Warbler and maybe other warblers (Orange-crowned, 
possibly eastern ones). I don't know if the picnic area at 12 mile parking 
lot is near your planned route but it may be worth a shot for migrants, as 
well as rails in the cattails nearby. Keep an out for Cassin's Vireo - very 
nice bird that will be coming through by then. As for where to start, the 
only owls I've had around this time of year there are Great Horned, which 
could be seen at any part of the park. I think starting at the east side 
may be better because migrating warblers seem to be more sensitive to time 
of day than waterbirds (which marina is good for). Anyway, good luck!

Ben Sampson
Centennial/Boulder, CO

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[cobirds] GRSP

[Ben S]

Hi Gary.
 I had one along the Railroad Bed Trail (the gated off road south of the the 
gun range) about 1/4 mile from the gun range. I had several others along 
Windmill Creek Loop Trail, also where I heard Dickcissel around 
(39.611966,-104.835224). This is the first time I've had them at at Cherry 
Creek. Just listen for their short insect like song and keep an eye out for 
them perched on vegetation. 

Ben Sampson, 
Centennial, CO

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Re: [cobirds] Hooded Merganser breeding in Colorado / Jeffco (I think)

[Ben S]

In May 2019, I also had a female Hooded Merganser at South Platte Park with 
chicks. Interesting stuff

Ben Sampson
Centennial CO

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[cobirds] North Parula Quincy Reservoir (Arapahoe County)

[Ben S]

Hi all - 
Just had a gorgeous male Northern Parula feeding in cottonwoods along NE shore 
of quincy reservoir in auroura. Coordinates 39.633697,-104.772536. Appeared to 
be moving along shore to SE. Currently attempting to refind to get photo. 
Ben Sampson
Centennial CO

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[cobirds] Scarlet Tanager, w. Buckhorn & deer creek canyon hotspot

[Ben S]

Thank you for posting!
Truelly amazing find and amazing bird! Due to the placement of a patches of 
yellow plumage, it looks like it could potentially the same bird seen a few 
days ago at Harriman Lake. Either way, great find. Interestingly, I drove by 
this location early this morning and noted that I heard a Red-eyed Vireo. I was 
on my way to Reynolds Park looking for (and not finding) Dusky Grouse 
(althought I did hear an Ovenbird on the way up). I didn't end up stopping at 
Deer Creek and Buckthorn. Shows what I could miss if I dont actually get out 
and look! 

Ben Sampson
Centennial, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Question: Mexican Duck May 9 Weld Co

[Ben S]

Yeah, I don't see any recent reports from Stewart's Pond. I personally 
don't feel comfortable birding that hotspot either because it is only 
viewable from the county road and there is a residence directly between the 
county road and the pond. If you were hoping to see a Mexican Duck, one was 
reported by someone recently, on the 17th at Fountain Creek Regional Park 
in Colorado Springs! They included photos, and it sees legit. They are a 
really nice bird.
Ben Sampson,

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[cobirds] Fwd: [ACC] Hunting/Fishing license required to enter SWAs starting July 1

[Ben S]

Are you permitted to buy the fishing liscence sinply as a pass into SWAs even 
if you do not fish? My instict is yes but I want to check. 
Ben Sampson, 
Boulder, CO

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[cobirds] Re: American Bittern

[Ben S]

Hello,
Mesa Reservoir in Boulder had an American Bittern a couple weeks ago. To my 
knowledge, it is probably still there. Saw it around sunset.
Ben Sampson,
Boulder, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Suspending the rare bird alert ?

[Ben S]

I agree,
As birding locally is still uncontested as being allowed and safe, RBA can 
be used to see local birds in the area. Restricting info rarely makes a 
situation better.

Ben Sampson
Boulder, CO

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order

[Ben S]

Hello, respectfully, my interpretation is traveling to a different region of 
Colorado is completely allowed, granted it is by oneself and you keep distance 
between anyone you encounter. Obviously, out of state birding is risky and not 
recommended at this point. States are considering border closures which would 
make interstate travel impossible anyway. But I'm pretty sure your allowed to 
travel anywhere within Colorado (except I believe Gunnison county's borders are 
closed), just put distance between yourself and others. I think day trips are 
recommended though. Hotels and campgrounds are mostly closed and would be a 
risk of acquiring/spreading the virus. 

Ben Sampson, 
Boulder, CO

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[cobirds] Sapsucker holes, Sterne Park (Arapahoe county)

[Ben S]

Hi all- 
Birded Sterne Park hoping for perhaps Wood Duck to add to my year list (no 
luck). However, the park has several Austrian Pines, and they were covered in 
sap wells. Due to the size, amount, and spacing, it is the unmistakable work of 
a sapsucker. I think it being the metro area in winter, Yellow bellied is the 
most likely. Nothing big, I just wanted to share because in CO Yellow billed 
Sapsuckers are always a bit of a treat, but, also, since I was unable to find 
the actual bird, I wanted anyone who birds this park to be on the lookout. 

Ben Sampson
Centennial, CO

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[cobirds] Yellow billed Loon continues Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)

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Hi all -
The Yellow billed Loon continues not far off Lake Loop. Swimming closely with a 
Common Loon. Great comparison. Ruby crowned Kinglet here also. 
Ben Sampson 
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[cobirds] Likely Yellow-billed Loon, Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)

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Hi all, 
This afternoon around 4 PM, I saw a Mew Gull and possible Yellow-billed 
Loon from Cherry Creek's Lake Loop. The Mew Gull was swimming about halfway 
between the east shades and lake loop. It was at least a fourth mile from 
where I was standing, hence the quality of the photo. It was a small larus 
gull, its mantle was slightly darker than a Ring-billed Gull, its head was 
dainty and rounded, and it had a tiny and stubby bill. The loon was similar 
in size and shape to a Common Loon, including a very large bill. However, 
this bird had pale yellowish bill, no dark anywhere on the bill visible. It 
had a pale face, with no distinct eyering. Also, its back and neck was pale 
for a loon, almost brownish. It was swimming near the Mew Gull not too far 
from the east shades, but swam south to the south central part of the 
reservoir. I have several photos of this bird. I think they show the field 
marks, even though they are blurry. Please take a look at my ebird 
checklist, as I am having trouble uploading photos here. Any feedback on 
the Mew Gull or Yellow-billed Loon is appreciated. Here is my ebird 
checklist where photos can be seen : https://ebird.org/checklist/S61282012.

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Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?

[Ben S]

I went up to Laramie today to try for the Red-flanked Bluetail around 1 pm. No 
luck. While driving through the spot it was reported, I saw a couple of 
birders. Asked them if they had any luck, they hadn't. I went to look for a 
good parking spot. No luck on that. I am driving back through and I see police 
talking to some people. Now I don't know this for sure, but I assumed one of 
the neighbors was suspicious of all the people with binos and cameras and 
called the police. Not wanting to be part of whatever was going on, and since 
the bird was nowhere to be seen, I decided to accept my loss and head back 
toward Colorado. I stopped at Turtle Rock on my way back to Colorado. Most 
notable birds were eight Clark's Nutcrackers and a Golden crowned Kinglet. As 
for the Red-flanked Bluetail, I think it was a one day wonder. Apparently the 
Farralone Islands, California, had one on November 3rd. Probably not the same 
bird. This may be wishful thinking, but maybe we should keep an eye out for one 
here in Colorado for the next couple weeks!

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[cobirds] American Redstarts at Audubon Discovery Center (Jefferson)

[Ben S]

I also had the pleasure to see this species at Chatfield a few days ago, along 
with Least Flycatcher and Red eyed Vireo (heard). Interestingly, even though 
South Platte Park is directly north and fairly similar habitat along the South 
Platte, I've never seen these local Chatfield species in South Platte Park, 
except for a Least Flycatcher, which was during migration. 

Ben Sampson, 
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[cobirds] Re: Yellow-rumped (hybrid?) ID help please (Boulder county)

[Ben S]

Yeah, looks good for an integrade/hybrid individual. White on the edges of 
yellow on throat. 

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[cobirds] Petition to protect Gunnison sage-grouse habitat

[Ben S]

Signed! Thank you!

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[cobirds] Hooded Merganser chicks South Platte Park (Arapahoe county)

[Ben S]

Hi all- 
Certainly nothing rare but a nice suprise today was a female Hooded Merganser 
with three chicks today on the river in the Northern Wildlife area of South 
Platte Park. This species appears to be a bit of an unusual nester in Colorado, 
and apparently has not been known to nest in the park. Other species of note 
include several Common Mergansers still around (apparently they nested within 
the park last summer), Ospreys, Turkey Vultures, possible Broad-winged Hawk 
(distant photos that I have to check, could be "just" a Red-tail, a Raven, 
hundreds of swallows (Violet-Green the most common), Blue gray Gnatcatchers, 
Bullock's Oriole, Lark Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, and Yellow Warblers.  

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[cobirds] Migrants Cherry Creek SP (likely Field Sparrow) (Arapahoe)

[Ben S]

Hi all- 
Currently at Lake Loop of Cherry Creek State Park. Just had a flock of dozens 
of Chipping Sparrows with several Brewer's Sparrows along the road. Had a 
likely Field Sparrow, slightly larger than Chipping, similar torso coloration, 
mostly light grey "blank-looking" face with orange crown. Others of interest 
include Forster's Terns, Eastern Kingbird, Western Tanager, and Lark 
Bunting.Unfortunately no photo on field sparrow. Hopefully someone can try to 
come out here and confirm the Field Sparrow! 

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[cobirds] Possible White-Winged Dove -- South Platte Park, Arapahoe County

[Ben S]

Hi all -
While walking into the nature center at South Platte Park for the Winter 
Waterfowl Census, I noticed a dove fly over. I saw it only from the underside 
and briefly, nowhere near enough time to get a photo. I noticed it was not 
large (some Collared Doves get pretty big), it had a white tipped tail (like a 
Collared Dove or White-winged, unlike Mourning Dove). It also had a thin, 
dainty neck and head (like Mourning or White winged, unlike Collared). I just 
wanted to give anyone birding there a heads up on a possible White winged Dove. 
Based on the description, does it sound like it could be a White winged Dove? 

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[cobirds] Re: Magpie Musings & Questions - Denver / Arapahoe

[Ben S]

Hi Jared and all. 

I also notice magpies relatively absent from central Denver. Currently, I 
go to college at Auraria Campus (next to downtown) going on my second 
semester. There are some open areas and some nice trees. During migration 
I've had some nice migrants like Clay-colored Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, and 
Wilson's Warbler. However, the campus has virtually no birds in the winter. 
But, I have had Yellow-rumpeds there this winter, including this morning. 
What's missing? Magpies. No reports from the "Auraria Campus" hotspot on 
ebird.

However, as far as Blue Jays vs Magpies in my yard, I've had the opposite 
expierence. Blue Jays are seen in multiple numbers every day I watch. 
However, magpies are uncommonly seen in my yard. I have seen them year 
round, however, rarely in the summer. They seem to be a winter visitor in 
my yard for whatever reason.

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[cobirds] Mexican Duck marina at Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe county(

[Ben S]

Hi all -
Mexican Duck male being seen just now at marina at CCSP. Appears to be pure, 
not Mallard hybrid. Olive bill, dark torso contrasts with head. Writing from my 
phone, so I will upload pictures when I get home. 

Ben Sampson, 
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[cobirds] Re: Barnacle, Pink-footed Goose Milavec Reservoir (+Pacific subspecies Cackling Goose??)

[Ben S]

Hi all -

Steven Mlodinow discovered an Aleutian Cackling Goose at Melavec earlier 
today. I believe the dark Cackling Goose I saw was the same bird. 

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[cobirds] Hawk sp (possible Harris's?) Big Stratton Reservoir, Colorado Springs

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Hi all, 

First to be clear, I DID NOT see this bird. Someone had seen this hawk and 
posted it on the Colorado Field Ornithologists Facebook page, asking for 
the ID. I happened to see the post and thought it looked possibly like a 
Harris's Hawk. They had seen it at Big Stratton Reservoir, in Colorado 
Springs. The bird is clearly a slender, mostly black buteo-type Hawk. The 
yellow bill, rufous on chest, and white on tail had me thinking it is a 
possible Harris's Hawk. The only other bird I can think of is dark morph 
Red-tail. The photo was taken with a cell phone. If it looks plausible for 
a Harris's, it may be worthwhile for one of you CO Springs birders to check 
it out. If it does turn out to be a Red-tailed Hawk, I apologize for the 
false alarm. What do you all think about the ID?

[image: hawk seen at big stratton reservoir - Edited (2).jpg]

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[cobirds] Re: Denver CBC - 15 Dec some highlights :-)

[Ben S]

Where did area 19 have their Golden-crowned Sparrow? Is it chase-able?

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[cobirds] Re: PF Goose update, Weld

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The bird was seen this morning, but it flew off around 8:30 AM. It may 
still be worth trying for, though. 

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[cobirds] Re: PF Goose update, Weld

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Pink-footed Goose was present along ice edge w/ Cackling Geese on lake 
closest to CR 7. The bird was resting w/ its head tucked in most of the 
time, but it swam and walked around, revealing its namesake legs, before 
flying off. Torso colored like Cackling, but browner, with white stripe on 
edge of wing. Black bill with pink on it, bright pink legs. Apparently the 
closest other records are in Washington and Pennsylvania. At least a couple 
dozen birders were there. The bird was present from 7:40 when I arrived 
until about 8:30 when it flew south with many Cacklers. Yes, make sure not 
to block the road, gates, driveways,etc, when parking. But also, CR 7 is a 
fast road; and in order to see the Pink-footed Goose birders must watch 
from right next to the road, I don't want anyone getting hit. Everyone be 
careful of cars for their own safety. 

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[cobirds] Re: Arapahoe Co: Brown Thrasher—Cherry Creek SP

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When was the Black-and-White Warbler seen?

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[cobirds] Re: El Paso Screech-owl

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I find it interesting it would give such a response to Eastern Screech Owl. 

Ben Sampson
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[cobirds] Re: Mystery Aurora Goose

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Thank you, good to know! 

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[cobirds] Re: Musings on Tyrants (no new sightings)

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With how much the Fork-tailed Flycatched moved around (n. Larimer County to 
Casper, Casper to Boulder County), I'm keeping my eyes open. The bird must 
have flown very fast. The spot in Casper he was seen is about 200 miles 
from Lafeyette, and it traveled there in three weeks. Therefore, I say he 
(or she) could be anywhere in a 200 mile (or more) radius of Lafayette. 
This is most of Colorado. Suffice to say, I'm keeping my eyes open. 
Apparently we have a Thick-billed Kingbird record from 1992. North Dakota 
just got their first a couple weeks ago, maybe we're do for another one. 
Also, Gray Kingbirds have been seen as far inland as Michigan, Illinois, 
Missouri, and Arkansas. It may be stretching it, but maybe we'll get it in 
Colorado sometime. 

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[cobirds] Standley Lake 10/23

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I dipped on the Fork-tailed Flycatcher this morning. Between all of 111th 
street from Prince Lake to Erie Pkwy being closed and all the construction 
along Carbonate Lane, I missed it. I stopped by the north side of Standley 
Lake on my way home. I got my first Cackling Geese, Canvasback, and 
Ring-necked Duck of the season. Highlights included a RED-NECKED GREBE and 
Common Loon swimming in the southwest end of the lake. An immature Harris's 
Sparrow in the riparian willows near the parking lot was a plus. Lastly, a 
very strange sounding Black-capped Chickadee. 

Ben Sampson
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[cobirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher Parking Directions?

[Ben S]

Hi all-
I am going to try for the Fork-tailed Flycatcher at Prince Lake 2 tomorrow. 
Where would I park?
Thanks,
Ben Sampson,
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[cobirds] Tropical Kingbird NOT PRESENT

[Ben S]

Hi all - just went to the area west of South Platte Resivoir to try for another 
look at the Tropical Kingbird. No luck. The bird moved around a lot so I could 
have missed it. Fifteen Horned Larks and a late Blue-gray Gnatcatcher patted my 
dissapointment. 

Ben Sampson
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[cobirds] JeffCo: Tropical Kingbird—South Platte Reservoir

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The Tropical Kingbird was present at both about 8:30 and 11:30. It moved around 
a lot in about a two hundred foot radius weat of South Platte res. A very 
beautiful bird and a lifer. Also, I am pretty sure I found a Mexican Duck x 
Mallard at southern end or Eaglewatch lake in South Platte Park.
Ben Sampson,.  Centennial CO

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[cobirds] Sanderling - Cherry Creek SP

[Ben S]

Hi all - I found a SANDERLING at about 3 PM at the NW corner of the reservoir 
at Cherry Creek SP. It will be posted on ebird w photos by tonight. It's at 
marina in the muddy area where the shore meets the edge of the dam. Also of 
note was an American Pipit (on the dam shore), Hooded Merganser (f/imm - 
marina), Green-winged Teals (at Prairie Loop), and two Franklin's Gulls (also 
Prairie Loop). 
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[cobirds] Re: Suspected Cooper's Hawk - Larimer Co.

[Ben S]

Hi - 
Yes, I agree on Cooper's Hawk. The bird shows pale cheeks, revealing a 
"capped" appearance, not a "hooded" appearance like in Sharp-Shinned. 

Ben Sampson
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[cobirds] Cherry Creek Res--Black-bellied Plovers

[Ben S]

Hi -
I saw the two Black Bellied Plovera at prairie loop just a couple hours later. 
Ben Sampson 
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[cobirds] Re: Fork-tailed Flycatcher Photos

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Amazing find! Apparently they are still rare on the east coast, but have 
them every fall or so somewhere there. Could this bird have been blown by 
Hurricane Florence?

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[cobirds] 12 Northern Harrier or Mississippi Kite flyovers Cherry Creek SP.

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Hi all - 
went to Cherry Creek State Park. Highlights were the continueing immature 
Mew Gull at the marina, teal/shoveler quadfecta at the bird observation 
platform, and a Pectoral Sandpiper also at the observation platform. A good 
day for Barn Swallows, also. In all, I estimate 150, and that is low. 
Lastly, there were a group of about 12 hawks flying over Prairie Loop, 
heading south. In my scope, they were silhouetted in the evening light, and 
size was impossible to judge. However, they were long tailed and had had 
somewhat pointed wings; too much so to be a buteo or TV. I think this 
narrows it down between the Northern Harriers and Mississippi Kites (sounds 
like a football match). I have heard of Mississippi Kites gathering in 
large groups. Are Northern Harriers known to gather in groups this size, 
and do they migrate in Colorado? Overall, assuming both species are 
concivable in Arapahoe County, which species in more consistent with the 
hawks' behavior?

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[cobirds] Re: Black-eared Bushtit, Arapahoe

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So basically it sounds like the few Black-eareds we have this far north are 
immature males. Would that suggest some Black-eared genes?

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[cobirds] Black-eared Bushtit, Arapahoe

[Ben S]

Hi all - 
This evening, a group of about 8 bushtits were feeding at once on suet in 
my yard. I was suprised to see a Black-eared form, my first ever. 
Unfortunately, I was unable to get a photo. Hopefully he will come back 
with the rest of the Bushtits. How regular is this in Colorado?

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[cobirds] Re: FYI: Caifornia Condor Near Our WY Border

[Ben S]

>
> What factors determine whether a vagrant condor is "countable"?
>
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[cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler Friday, May 25

[Ben S]

Is anyone planning on staking out the Golden-crowned Warbler tomorrow and 
is willing to carpool?

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[cobirds] My Yard: Spring Arrivals Common Grackle and House Wren

[Ben S]

Hi all - 
Saturday, the 24th, I went into my front yard to hear a Common Grackle 
calling perched in my acacia tree. In May, we will be tired of them, but 
for now, they are exciting. This morning, I heard a House Wren singing and 
breifly saw it in my lilac bushes. 
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[cobirds] Re: Eastern Phoebe at Lee Gulch, littleton, Arapahoe

[Ben S]

I saw an Eastern Phoebe along the South Platte near Lee Gulch in December 
of 2016. Not far from Chatfield, either. Interesting.

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[cobirds] Re: West Centennial Gull Movement (Arapahoe)

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I also saw hundreds of gulls (150+) around 5:10 PM this evening flying over 
near Belleview and Dayton (near NE Cherry Creek SP). Same flock?

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[cobirds] Re: West Centennial Gull Movement (Arapahoe)

[Ben S]

I also saw hundreds of gulls (150+) around 5:10 PM flying over near 
Belleview and Dayton (near NE Cherry Creek SP). Same flock?

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[cobirds] Re: Barnacle Goose (no sighting)

[Ben S]

While at that, how about White Wagtail?

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Re: [cobirds] Anyone seen the Harris's hawk lately?

[Ben S]

Also keep an eye out in South Platte Park. Today I got a possible Krider's 
Red-tail at the C470 area of the park. 

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[cobirds] Re: YB Loon still at S Platt Res , Arapahoe

[Ben S]

Got great views of him on the south-central part of the res around 8 AM! In 
other news, I got a female Barrow's Goldeneye along the platte river, and 
20 Greater Scaups, as well as a *potential Krider's Red-tailed Hawk* on a 
power pole near Ladybug Lake. I didn't get any pictures, but I would 
encourage any of you chasing the Yellow-billed Loon to check out the 
possible Krider's as well!

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[cobirds] Re: Tønnessen's next?

[Ben S]

I'm willing to bet Cactus Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Black-crested Titmouse, 
Common/King Eider (several inland records in midwest + Canadian plains), 
Barnacle Goose (1 record each in AR, TX, and NM), Heerman's Gull, 
Black-tailed Gull, White Wagtail, Great Gray Owl (4+ records in N. Utah), 
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, California Quail, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, and 
Brown-headed Nuthatch are in our future, whoever finds them.

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[cobirds] Louviers(Douglas) CBC

[Ben S]

I'm interested!


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[cobirds] Black-crested Titmouse New Mexico 1st record

[Ben S]

Hi all, 
I was looking through the ebird rarity photos and found out New Mexico 
apparently has its first Black-crested Titmouse in Clovis, these last 
couple weeks. With the recent Red-breasted Sapsucker (which I hope to go 
see!), I was wondering if New Mexico's record for this species could mean 
we will eventually get this species. Apparently this species is regular as 
close as the Amarillo, TX area. This also seems to go for the Carolina 
Chickadee. So I guess we should all just be on the look out next time we 
happen to be in the SE corner of Colorado. Just a random thought of mine I 
found worth sharing. 

Ben Sampson
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[cobirds] Larus spuh. ID help CCSP today

[Ben S]

Hi all-
Birded the west shades and marina of CCSP today. Got a continueing Pacific 
Loon (swimming off near Pelican point), as well as a late pelican and two 
Thayer's (Iceland) Gulls.
I also got this confusing gull. The wingtips have extensive unbroken black 
on them. The mantle (slightly darker than Ring-billed mantle) and black 
wing tips have very little white in between. The winter brownish-dinginess 
the head forms a bit of a collar on the nape, and the bill is pale bill a 
black tip. The bird in question is in the very center of the three pictures.

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[cobirds] Re: Seeking Anyone Interested In Bonny And Crook CBCs On December 22nd and 23rd

[Ben S]

I would like to do one or the other. 
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[cobirds] Re: Steller's Jay - Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens (Arapahoe)

[Ben S]

Darn! Steller's Jays seem to have shown up everywhere in the county except 
my yard this fall. Everyone send them my way!
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[cobirds] Re: New Yard Bird (Song Sparrow) - Centennial, CO (Arapahoe)

[Ben S]

Perhaps Song Sparrows are more regular in my yard because my house in next 
to a creek. However, I had a months long gap this summer where I didn't 
have any.

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[cobirds] West Arapahoe. Co Birding

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Golden-crowned Kinglet is a nice find for Arapahoe county! Once I think last 
February I walked down Lee Gulch trail trying to stake out the species for the 
county, but failed. Curtis Park has many conifers. I am trying to recall any 
areas in Arapahoe county with extensive planted conifers. Little Cemetery comes 
to mind. I don't know if they've had GC Kinglet there, though. It might be 
worth birding parks with conifers in search of these. By the way, I saw your 
Steller's Jay reports in your yard. I haven't seen one in my yard yet, but I 
assure myself it will be any day now.
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[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - Arapahoe County

[Ben S]

Hi all - 
I was in my backyard (Centennial, Arapahoe County) about 15 minutes ago and 
was greeted by the distinctive rattling, grunting calls of *Sandhill Cranes*. 
At first I couldn't see them but soon I saw 65 of them flying south 
probably hundreds of feet up. Nice species for my yard! Other present this 
morning include four, YES four *Woodhouse's Scrub-Jays*, and a handsome 
*Red-breasted 
Nuthatch*, as well as three varities of Junco, including a *Slate-colored 
Junco*. I have been following the recent reports of Steller's Jays in urban 
Arapahoe County these last couple weeks. I have been hoping a Steller's Jay 
would find my yard what with all the Blue and Woodhouse's Scrub-Jays coming 
here daily. No such luck yet. 

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[cobirds] Jaegar sp. Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe county)

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Hi all -
Went to Cherry Creek Res around 10 AM today. Unfortunatly I didn't see the 
Red-necked Grebe, although I didn't see the post about until I got home. 
Jaegar was swimming on res near flock of gulls off Lake Loop, seen from 
Pelican Pt. Suprisingly, gulls were the ones who attacked it. I moved to 
Lake Loop and then Prairie Loop hoping for a closer view. Jaegar moved  to 
SW side of res then to the dam. Was about ring-billed gull sized, pale 
brown torso, darker near tail, yellowish side of neck + some rufous-brown. 
Pale bill, dark tip, dark crown. Saw it flying, had white wing patches  and 
I'm pretty sure light rump patch. Also worth noting were a dozen 
Blue-winged Teals, about one hundred Western Grebes, and a male Bufflehead 
in bright winter plumage. All the pics I got were digiscopped at high 
power, and are really bad. However, I hope these photos confirm it is a 
jaegar, and possibly will ID the species. Here is a link to my ebird 
checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39917451. Here are the 
pics:
   

Ben Sampson
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[cobirds] Pygmy Nuthatch Centennial (Arapahoe County)

[Ben S]

I want to also add I also heard an Int. West White-breasted Nuthatch and also a 
Red-breasted Nuthatch, completing the Nuthatch trifecta. 

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[cobirds] Pygmy Nuthatch Centennial (Arapahoe County)

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Hi all-
Had six or seven Pygmy Nuthatches in my yard just 10 to 20 minutes ago. Well, 
technically never in my yard. They flew over me and into nearby tree. I got a 
recording of them and will post it on ebird. The group of Pygmy Nuthatches then 
flew down by the stream next to my house and disappeared. The whole thing 
happened within a minute. Interestingly, the birds ignored my Douglas fir. 
Seems to have been a very good fall for Pygmy Nuthatches in the metro area, I 
was waiting for this species to get on my yard list. Also present was a 
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, that has been here since September 1st, as well as the 
second Ruby crowned Kinglet in my yard, high in my Doug fir. 

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[cobirds] Re: West Arapahoe Co. Birds (9/2 - 9/5)

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I live in Centennial near Quebec and Arapahoe. We have had two Woodhouse's 
Scrub Jays since September 1. I'm hoping they'll stay.
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[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP 9/4 (Egret sp.)

[Ben S]

Only one person has replied via email, so I will put it more bluntly. Is this a 
LITTLE EGRET? The more I look thru my field guides and online, I think it is 
either a Little or a Snowy doing a fair impression. Really though, I want ID 
suggestions. 

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[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP 9/4 (Egret sp.)

[Ben S]

Hi all --
went to Cherry Creek SP this morning. Highlights were *Wilson's Warblers* 
at smoky hill picnic area; as well as a *Savannah Sparrow*, *Clay-colored 
sparrow*, and *Least sandpiper* near Pelican point. Anyway, at the marina, 
there were two *Bank Swallows*, both *Ring-billed* and *California Gulls*, 
and a *Spotted Sandpiper*. Also twelve *Snowy Egrets* were foraging along 
the edge of the dam and on the marina logs. One egret was foraging along 
the water's edge adjacent to the dam trail. The bird's bill seemed to be 
long and bulky compared to the other egrets'. Its breast and head plumes 
seemed shorter and less numerous. The egret was the same size as the 
snowies, but definetly seemed thinner and longer-necked. Bird's legs were 
mostly submerged, but part above water was black/dark gray. Rarities like 
Little Blue Heron and Little Egret crossed my mind. Anyway I would like you 
all to check out these pictures and tell me your thoughts. I want to know 
if it is "just" a Snowy Egret, or if it is something else. If it is "just" 
a snowy, I apologize for a false alarm. 

Ebird checklist for marina (I had seperate checklists for each location):
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[cobirds] Re: Construction of first border wall segment to begin sooner than expected along Rio Grande | The Texas Tribune

[Ben S]

Hmmm... Maybe us as Colorado birding community need to stop being 
non-partisan... 
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[cobirds] Re: Fawn Brook Inn closing

[Ben S]

I posted about it being for sale in Feb, hoping perhaps the Colorado 
birding community could possible get together the funds to buy the place, 
probably wishful thinking. To badit was deemed inappropriate for discussion 
on here.
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[cobirds] Cowbird chick with unknown host mom

[Ben S]

My guess is Common Yellowthroat
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[cobirds] White Ibis 6/21

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Someone should try Cherry Creek State Park. Cottonwood Creek Wetlands seems 
appropriate for the bird. 

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[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP (Green Heron!)

[Ben S]

Went to Cherry Creek State Park today. First went to marina. Highlights 
include at least forty American White Pelicans, a Violet green Swallow, and 
my first of year Western Tanager. One the way back from Cottonwood Creek 
Wetlands, I got a Bank Swallow.

At Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, the indisputable highlight is a GREEN HERON. 
Because of how uncommonly they are seen around here, I thought it was worth 
posting. It flew into a willow just across the road from the model airfield 
allowed for good photos!


More details at:

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[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP (Green Heron)

[Ben S]

Went to Cherry Creek State Park today. First went to marina. Highlights include 
at least forty American White Pelicans, a Violet green Swallow, and my first of 
year Western Tanager. One the way back from Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, I got a 
Bank Swallow. 

At Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, the indisputable highlight is a GREEN HERON. 
Because of how uncommonly they are seen around here, I thought it was worth 
posting. It flew into a willow just across the road from the model airfield 
allowed for good photos! 

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37103986

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[cobirds] Re: Ketring Park today (empid ID help wanted)

[Ben S]

Okay, so all empids species were flagged. I thought, the last April is a 
bit early, but May 7th or so most would not be flagged. I checked and most 
empids have already been reported in Colorado this year. As for Hammonds, 
this looks like it would be the first for 2017 in Colorado, possibly the 
first for April as well. But, going be the picture, it still seems the most 
probable.

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[cobirds] Ketring Park today (empid ID help wanted)

[Ben S]

Went to Ketring Park this afternoon. Noteworthy species included a male 
Ring-necked Duck, Swainson's Hawk, possible Broad-winged Hawk (only seen 
briefly from a distance), likely nesting pair of House Wrens, and two 
Myrtle's Yellow-rumped Warblers, and two empidonax flycatchers. I would 
greatly appreciate help on the ID soon, thanks to all commentors in advance.


One (pictured below) individual I think I have identified as a Hammond's 
Flycatcher. The grayish-green tinge on the back, squarish head shape, long 
primary projection, almost all dark bill.


 

The other individual (pictured below) I am leaning towards Gray Flycatcher. 
I say this because of the gray back with only a slight brownish tinge, 
definite rounded head, not especially long primary projection, obvious 
round light eye ring, and relativly long bill with almost the bottom half 
orange and top blackish. I did NOT see it do the commonly cited phoebe-like 
tail wagging, but I didn't observe it for too long. Thoughts?






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[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park, Today and Yesterday

[Ben S]

Yesterday, April 8, I visited Cherry Creek SP. Birds of note  at the marina 
include a group of RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, HORNED GREBES, WESTERN 
GREBES,CLARKS GREBES, and CALIFORNIA GULL. Two CLARKS GREBES were at the 
marina. They were my first of the year. At the Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, there 
was the teal trifecta, a pair of BUFFLEHEAD, a SNOWY EGRET, and a BARN SWALLOW. 
The Bufflehead pair has been there every visit for the last month or so. 
Perhaps they will just breed here instead of going north. The Snowy Egret and 
Barn Swallow were both alone and my FOY. 

Since I live close by, I also went today. At the Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, 
again there was the teal trifecta, the BUFFLEHEAD pair, a pair of RING-NECKED 
DUCKS, a GREAT BLUE HERON, the continuing SNOWY EGRET, a BLACK CROWNED 
NIGHT-HERON, a WILSONS SNIPE, TREE SWALLOWS, and BARN SWALLOWS. At the 12 mile 
area, there was a distant flock of swallows. I was able to make out several 
TREE SWALLOWS and an early CLIFF SWALLOW. On my way back, I was surprised to 
see a GREAT EGRET flying past the Cottonwood Creek Wetlands. It was too large 
to be the snowy. It had am all yellow bill and black legs. A FOY, and an 
Arapahoe county bird. Nice.

For these next birds I want to make it VERY clear I did not observe them. Other 
birders had submitted them on ebird. Franklin's Gulls and Yellow-headed 
Blackbirds had been reported. Someone reported a pair of Eastern Bluebirds 
collecting nest material at the "marsh area". I assume this is the Cottonwood 
Creek Wetlands. Once in May of 2015 or 2016, I observed a male Eastern Bluebird 
here. This report is completely possible. I will probably come back during the 
week to look for these three species. I have not checked the BBA. Would Eastern 
Bluebirds nesting in Arapahoe county be a first??

Ben Sampson
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[cobirds] Burrowing Owls and security guards, Adams county

[Ben S]

Surprisingly, although I am a 17 year old, I have never been questioned in this 
manner. 

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[cobirds] Towhee ID help wanted

[Ben S]

In my yard in Centennial (Arapahoe County), Spotted Towhees are a regular 
bird. A few days back, I noticed a female Spotted Towhee it seemed with an 
orange cap. This is the same place that a Green-tailed Towhee would have an 
orange cap. It led me to speculate the bird may be a Green-tailed Towhee x 
Spotted Towhee hybrid. Anyway, the bird came back today. It seems to have 
paired with a pure male Spotted, as they are always seen together. Adding 
to the possibility, I have had several Green-tailed Towhees in my yard in 
May as well as in the fall. Anyway, I noticed she was noticibly smaller 
than the definite pure spotted. The orange cap, again was obvious. The bird 
was lighter gray than the male, probably just gender dimorphism, but I 
don't know. I looked through my field guides. Female Spotted definetly 
should not have a orange cap. However, one field guide depicted an immature 
Spotted Towhee as having an orange cap. If this is a hybrid, I'm thinking 
it is like one part Green-tailed to five Spotted. Anyway, here are some 
photos. Someone please tell me if it is a hybrid or if I am getting excited 
over a regular old immature Spotted Towhee. All help appreciated. 

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Re: [cobirds] Breaking news. The Associated Press is reporting that Trump wil...

[Ben S]

Yes, too believable. How about finally spliting Fox Sparrow?

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Re: [cobirds] Birding Around Colorado

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I will comb the area today for the Carolina Wren. I've only seen one once 
before. Thanks!

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[cobirds] Birding Around Colorado

[Ben S]

Thanks for the post!
I would like to look for the Carolina Wren. Just to confirm you were near the 
swim beach next to the dam. So was the bird on the northeast side of the lake? 
Thanks in advance!

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[cobirds] Re: Western Kingbird today! Arapahoe county

[Ben S]

I looked twice for this bird at Cherry Creek State Park today, in the 
mourning and afternoon. When I was looking at Lake Loop it was 15 degrees 
F. Therefore, I wouldn't be suprised if he had already moved on. I looked 
at the ebird bar charts. Not only had this species never been reported in 
Colorado in Feburary, the earliest it had previously been reported was 
early April. Nice find! Maybe next winter someone will get us a Tropical 
Kingbird!

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[cobirds] Fawn Brook Inn FOR SALE $400,000

[Ben S]

Bob Shade posted that a for sale sign was in front of Fawn Brook Inn. I was 
there yesterday and was wondering about the same thing. Apparently, it is going 
for 'only' $400,000. But with all middle or upper class birders in out state, 
of thousands of us birders chipped in and we devised a way to raise this, would 
that really be out of our reach. I'm not advertising this, but it would be 
great for birders and birds in Colorado. I myself would buy it if I am as 
successful as I hope to be in fifteen years. Here's the link: 
http://looplink.natl.remax.com/xNet/Looplink/Profile/Profile.aspx?stid=remax=19988716=31732

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[cobirds] Ominous sign in Allenspark (Boulder County)

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http://looplink.natl.remax.com/xNet/Looplink/Profile/Profile.aspx?stid=remax=19988716=31732
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[cobirds] Fawn Brook Inn FOR SALE $400,000

[Ben S]

Sorry, I forgot to sign the post. 
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[cobirds] On less Collared-Dove.....

[Ben S]

Must have been hard for the Sharpie to kill a bird bigger than itself!
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Re: [cobirds] Interesting Crow behavior along the river today, Arapahoe County

[Ben S]

Corvids are certainly some of the most intelligent birds. But, I always see 
Chickadees as being quite intelligent.

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[cobirds] Re: Lewis's woodpecker, El Paso Co

[Ben S]

Any Juniper Titmice?

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[cobirds] Re: South Platte River, Adams County

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On Sunday, I visited this area of the south platte. Along 88th, I did not 
see an adult male Barrow's, but I did see what appears to be an immature 
male Barrow's. Also nine Northern Pintails. Nice seeing the adult male 
Barrow's! Where exactly was it?
Also near 64th I got my year bird Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's) and two 
Black-crowned Night-Herons (immatures). I checked and this is pretty much 
the only part of the Denver area they overwinter. Another highlight was a 
flyover Double-C Cormorant. 

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[cobirds] Re: Dunlin - Interspecies friendship?

[Ben S]

I would like to say December's Wilson's Snipe and Purple Sandpiper at 
Dillon. However, these birds actually appeared to dislike each other. 
Purple Sandpiper chased Wilson's Snipe away when I was there once in late 
Dec. To my knowledge, Chatfield's current Trumpeter is a loner with no 
friends : (. 

Ben Sampson
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