[cobirds] Re: Help us locate groups of swallows!

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Elena, the links to Amanda in the GWRC  only return here to COBids on 
Google. How do we contact Amanda?
There was a nice size group of  swallows around Havana Ponds at the Arsenal 
on Sunday (I got a few nice pictures!).

Gary Bowen, Thornton

On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 8:16:18 PM UTC-6 elena wrote:

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> 
> Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 
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> swallows to release their rehabilitated 
> swallows into this year. Thanks!
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> next few days. If you have seen any swallows around, please contact our 
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[cobirds] Black-necked Stilt, RM Arsenal Apr. 3

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Great Sunday morning at the Arsenal! The black-necked stilt cooperated for 
over 20 minutes along the north easter corner of Lake Ladora.
Pics on iNaturalist:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/110384599

Gary Bowen, Thornton

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[cobirds] Lagerman Resv. and Pella Crossing on Sunday morning

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

What a productive Sunday morning at Lagerman Ag. Resv. and Pella Crossing 
park! Here is the list from only three hours of taking pics. (I have pics 
of most listed.)

Lesser Scaup
Ring-necked Duck
American Wigeon
Common Goldeneye
Barrow's Goldeneye (female only)
Ruddy Duck
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Bufflehead
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Pieded-bill Grede
Osprey
Great Blue Heron
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Killdeer
American Avocete
Red-winged Blackbird
Canad Geese
American Robin

Gary Bowen, Thornton

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[cobirds] Bushtit in Wheatridge

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Saw my first little bushtit of the season in Prospect Park, Wheatridge(?) 
on Sunday morning.

Pic and general location:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/109112260

Gary Bowen
Thornton

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Re: [cobirds] A situation (Boulder)

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Well said, Robin! I fit in the photographer-birder group and shoot with a 
960mm (effective) lens on a 32.5 MP camera so I *don't* have to disturb the 
subject or place myself in danger.

Gary Bowen
Thornton

On Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 5:02:33 PM UTC-7 ynoz4...@gmail.com wrote:

> Respectfully, you left out a category. Photographers who love to 
> photograph birds and do so ethically. I sincerely hope there are more of us 
> than the ones that behave as you describe.
>
> I just want people to understand that there are photographers out there 
> with big lenses that are not the “bad guys”.
>
> The reason I use a big lens is so that I can get a halfway decent photo 
> without intruding on the bird, or going where I shouldn’t. I will add, good 
> photographers know how to handle bad lighting.
>
> My husband and I chose NOT to look for the owl in question today precisely 
> because so many pictures of it were shared on social media recently, 
> suggesting way too many people were seeking it.
>
> Certainly, call out those who behave poorly. Just please don’t paint us 
> all with the same brush.
>
> Happy birding.
>
> Robin Jasper
>
> Loveland
>
>  
>
> *From:* cob...@googlegroups.com  *On Behalf Of *Mel 
> Goff
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 3, 2022 12:55 PM
> *To:* DAVID A LEATHERMAN ; COBIRDS <
> cob...@googlegroups.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [cobirds] A situation (Boulder)
>
>  
>
> In my experience, there are birders, birders who take photos of birds, and 
> photographers. The latter are all about the photo. Backlit? No problem. 
> I'll just crawl over this fence and go into the backyard so I can get the 
> perfect shot. Bird sitting on inner branches? No problem. I'll just crawl 
> up under the overhanging branches to get an open view. Private property? No 
> problem. I'll only be in their yard for a few minutes. 
>
>  
>
> I have seen this everywhere. Cutting in front of shorter folks for a 
> better angle. Driving on fragile habitat to get as close as possible. 
> Admittedly, this should not be an indictment of all photographers, amateur 
> or professional. But we all see enough of this that we must (and often do) 
> speak up. 
>
>  
>
> Mel Goff 
>
> Colorado Springs, El Paso county 
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>  
>
> On 03/03/2022 11:42 AM DAVID A LEATHERMAN  wrote: 
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>
>  
>
> It has come to my attention that photographers, some of whom may be 
> birders, are causing a problem west of Lyons in their lust for a 
> pygmy-owl.  At the risk of pissing some of you off, and causing even more 
> people to seek this bird by publicizing it, I ask for restraint.  The 
> person who called me is not a birder but a guy I used to work with who 
> knows I am into birds.  He owns property bordering Route 7 w of town where 
> he says 16 cars full of loud-talking people pointing big cameras, rutting 
> the right-of-way that he maintains are back again today, the way they have 
> been in numbers for days (weeks?).  He is upset and I don't blame him.  He 
> says that whoever these people are, they don't really care about the bird, 
> that they act very entitled, that this is all just about getting the photo 
> and social.  In short these sorts of situations give birders a black eye 
> and they are becoming more commonplace.  If anyone reading this knows about 
> the situation first hand, has been there, has a comment or rebuttal I can 
> pass on to my friend, I am all ears.  My friend hasn't called the sheriff 
> yet but is about to and it makes me sad to think "we" might have caused a 
> reasonable person with deep sentiments for conservation and the natural 
> world to be so upset. 
>
>  
>
> Dave Leatherman 
>
> Fort Collins 
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>  
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[cobirds] Re: No joy on the Denver County pyrrhuloxia 2/27

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

That gentleman was my photography parter Carl. We arrived at 7:15AM and 
were joined by a birder around :30. Carl and the other gentleman both saw 
the pyrrhuloxia but it was for a fleeting moment, not enough time to get a 
lock for a picture.

While I didn't see the pyrrhuloxia, I did have the wonderful pleasure of 
listening to it sing for about two minutes! I couldn't locate it while it 
sang. I did get pics of a spotted towhee in the brush next to the alley.

Gary Bowen
Thornton, CO

On Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 11:18:47 AM UTC-7 modise wrote:

> My wife Kristin and I spent about an hour from 8:30 to 9:30 this morning 
> looking for the pyrrhuloxia in Denver County at the hotspot.  There were 
> six or eight of us; one gentleman thought he saw it around 7:30, but a 
> Cooper’s hawk scattered the mixed flock of house finches, juncos, and 
> black-capped chickadees, along with the pyrrhuloxia.
>
> The flock started to move again around 9:00, but no pyrrhuloxia.
>
> Bryan Arnold
> Jeffco, 5,400’
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[cobirds] Northern Shrike (juvenile), Adams County

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Founds this little Northern Shrike along the S. Platte River trail just 
down stream from Valente Open Space in Adams County.

Sunday Jan. 2, 2022 around 9:00AM
Juvenile Norther Shrike 


Location on Googel Maps 


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[cobirds] American Bittern, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder, CO

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Nice set of pics watching this bittern for over 15 minutes. Sunday morning 
at Sawhill Ponds, Boulder, CO.

Here are three pics on iNaturalist link:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/97257321

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[cobirds] Re: Need help w/hawk ID

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Thank you Lori for your reply! Young Cooper's looks like the ID.

Regards,
Gary Bowen, Thornton

On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 8:52:30 AM UTC-6 Gary Bowen (Thornton) wrote:

> Found at Metzger Farm in Westminster/Broomfield on Sunday morning before 
> dawn. I'm thinking young Cooper's hawk but the white eyebrow is interesting.
>
> https://app.box.com/s/wl10g74f3svrsu7qw24ex50ux6xid0jb
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[cobirds] Need help w/hawk ID

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Found at Metzger Farm in Westminster/Broomfield on Sunday morning before 
dawn. I'm thinking young Cooper's hawk but the white eyebrow is interesting.

https://app.box.com/s/wl10g74f3svrsu7qw24ex50ux6xid0jb

Gary Bowen, Thornton

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[cobirds] Re: Leucistic Bird Photos wanted

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Hi George -
I have a few pics of the red-tail that was in Westminster for about 20 yrs. 
He passed last summer. Got pics about two or three weeks before his body 
was found - not the best pics but usable. I heard the body was send for 
study but not sure where it went, perhaps CSU or Museum of Nature and 
Science. Would be great if it was mounted.

Gary Bowen, Thornton

On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 12:16:51 PM UTC-7 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi George...I have MANY.  It will take a bit to find them among my 20,000 
> photos But I know where they are. Coincidentally, I just posted about a few 
> leucistic birds at the Monte Vista Refuge. 
>
> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:55:18 AM UTC-7 George wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> The summer issue of Colorado Birds will have an article on leucism: “A 
>> partial loss of pigmentation in a human or other animal, resulting in 
>> white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, fur, or feathers but 
>> not the eyes.” (https://www.thefreedictionary.com/leucistic)
>>
>> We are in search of photos of leucistic birds for the article, especially 
>> any high-quality photos of the leucistic Red-tailed Hawk that frequented 
>> the Greater Denver area in years past. If you have any photos of “white 
>> birds” that you would like to contribute for this article please get in 
>> touch: pho...@cobirds.org.
>>
>> Thanks much!
>>
>> George Mayfield
>> Colorado Birds Photo Editor
>> Wheat Ridge, CO 
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Re: [cobirds] Help ID, please

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Wow, this group is great! So many replies in such a short time, I'm 
impressed!

Thank you everyone!

Gary Bowen
Thornton, CO

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:59:20 PM UTC-7 DuWayne Worthington 
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> I would vote for a horned lark
>
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> On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:45 PM Gary Bowen (Thornton)  
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>>
>> Found this bird at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Refuge yesterday and can ID it. 
>> Looks like a meadowlark in size but not as thin and coloring is wrong. Any 
>> ideas?
>>
>> https://app.box.com/s/z9c0lt5q1izamh4rl9akh18dimx61hip
>>
>> Gary Bowen
>> Thornton, CO
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[cobirds] Help ID, please

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Found this bird at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Refuge yesterday and can ID it. 
Looks like a meadowlark in size but not as thin and coloring is wrong. Any 
ideas?

https://app.box.com/s/z9c0lt5q1izamh4rl9akh18dimx61hip

Gary Bowen
Thornton, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Northern Mockingbird, Adams

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

I can confirm - saw it a couple days later, same location as described.

Gary Bowen
Thornton, CO

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 9:12:26 AM UTC-7 jeff.p...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> I spotted a Northern Mockingbird at McKay lake in Adams County just before 
> noon. Not sure if it is that noteworthy to share on a list like this as I'm 
> fairly new to the group, but it looks like it's fairly rare this far North, 
> this time of year.
>
> Here's a link to the checklist. The bird was on the Southeast notch of the 
> lake where the houses are closest to the lake. The bird flew from a cluster 
> of trees on the lake across the trail to a backyard that had some Russian 
> Olive trees in it.
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S79499935
>
> Happy birding,
> Jeff
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[cobirds] Re: Barr Lake Sunday

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

I have seen a couple dozen meadow larks over the past two weeks along the S 
Platte River trail between 104th and 120th in Adams County. Also saw a 
couple at RM Arsenal about three weeks ago.

Gary Bowen, Thornton

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 3:39:08 PM UTC-7 Dave Cameron wrote:

> Two different people now have asked me whether Western Meadowlark 
> migrates, or if it stays all winter and is simply quieter.
>
> I personally never see them in winter, so I looked it up, and found this:  
> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Western_Meadowlark/maps-range#, which 
> basically says that they do, and also that they do not, migrate.  It 
> references birds that migrate off breeding grounds, as well as some who 
> don't; birds at higher elevations that move downhill in winter, etc.  
> Although this info is not Colorado-specific.  They do show purple on the 
> range map, implying year-round presence, if not necessarily of all of the 
> same birds.  So, yes!  Any insight as to our locals would be enlightening.  
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
>
> On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11:04:12 AM UTC-7 Dave Cameron wrote:
>
>> Slightly late report... On Sunday the 6th, at Barr Lake SP:
>>
>> A good flock (20 or so) American Tree Sparrows
>> 5,000 or so Common Merganser
>> Possibly double that many geese, including Canada, Cackling and TWO Ross' 
>> Geese
>> 150-200 Am. White Pelicans.  The previously mentioned swan that was 
>> associating with them was not seen.
>> 10-15 Bald Eagles
>> Quite a few Pintails and Mallards, scattered throughout
>> 2 very late Western Meadowlarks
>> 2 Kestrels
>> 2 Pheasant
>>
>> Dave Cameron
>> Denver
>>
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[cobirds] Common Goldeneye at Metzger Farm, Westminster/Broomfield

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Common Goldeneye in the large pond at Metzger Farm Open Space on Monday 
morning shortly after 8:00am. Also had hooded mergansers, geese and 
mallards.

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/65082482

Gary Bowen, Thornton

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[cobirds] Bald Eagles remodeling nest along S. Platte in Adams County

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Thursday Nov. 12
Watched a pair of bald eagles fixing things up and enjoying each other. 
This nest has been here for years. Located about a mile down stream from 
104th.
A few pics:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/64850628

Gary Bowen, Thornton

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[cobirds] Bonaparte's Gull, Union Reservoir, Longmont, 11-5-20

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

One lone Bonaparte's Gull at Union Reservoir on Thursday morning.
Pic and location:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/64288780

Gary Bowen, Thornton

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[cobirds] Westminster to Denver - hundreds of sandhill cranes

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Around 1:15pm Wenesday 10-14-20, watched and photographed numerous large 
flocks of sandhill cranes flying south, low along the Front Range all the 
way east to areas south of DIA (I was at the Arsenal). Hundreds of cranes 
in the air at any given time for about 30 minutes.

Gary Bowen, Thornton CO

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[cobirds] Re: Sources Say Westminster White RT Hawk Has Died

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Forgot to sign the post, sorry.

Gary Bowen, Thornton


On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 8:18:58 PM UTC-6, Gary Bowen (Thornton) 
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> Manager of the Wild Birds Unlimited informed my photographer friend this 
> week that the Westminster white red-tailed hawk was found dead. He said the 
> body will be sent for autopsy.
>
> Explains why I hadn't seen it last week.
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[cobirds] Sources Say Westminster White RT Hawk Has Died

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Manager of the Wild Birds Unlimited informed my photographer friend this 
week that the Westminster white red-tailed hawk was found dead. He said the 
body will be sent for autopsy.

Explains why I hadn't seen it last week.

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[cobirds] CPW SWA/STL License Complaint Filed in Court

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

On Aug. 4, 2020 the *Friends of Animals* filed a compalint in the *Second 
Judicial District Court for Colorado* challenging Colorado Parks and 
Wildlife’s (“CPW”) regulations 2 CCR 406-9-#900.C.1 and 2 CCR 
406-9-#902-B.5 (collectively “Regulation”) that prohibit those who do not 
possess a proper and valid Colorado hunting or fishing license from 
accessing a State Wilderness Area (“SWA”) or State
Trust Land (“STL”). They seek judicial review and injunctive relief.

View the filing (PDF):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mfq5IKnMteT6OEFbkZ6_rKRTFnlhZOX9/view

Gary Bowen, Thornton

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[cobirds] Re: Question about great blue herons

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

I have spent too much time watching GBHs and have seen this behavior 
numerous times. Hunger is a great motivator - I think the parents do it 
deliberately. Never fear though as the parents probably aren't too far away 
and will do a flyby checkup during the day.

Gary Bowen, Thornton

On Monday, June 29, 2020 at 9:13:36 PM UTC-6, Marcia Wade - Lafayette, 
Boulder County wrote:
>
> I have a question about great blue herons.  At the nest I have been 
> watching since it was built at Hecla Pond, the parents have apparently 
> left.  I have not seen them for two days.  One of the two juveniles can 
> fly, and the other one not so much.  When I went today, there was only one 
> juvenile in nest, and a little while later, I saw a heron flying around the 
> island the platform is on..  At first I thought it was one of the parents, 
> but was disabused of that notion when he crashed into the tree next to the 
> platform.  He proceeded to flap around frantically in the tree trying to 
> get back to the nest.  The other one went to edge of platform and watched 
> all this attentively, and later I saw him in a tree on the other side of 
> the platform, but I didn't see whether he hopped or flew there.  Eventually 
> they both got back into the nest.  My question is whether the parents would 
> leave them before they can take care of themselves.  Last year, the same (I 
> assume) parents did not disappear until both babies were flying and could 
> forage for themselves (I watched them fight over a crawfish one had caught 
> right after the parents left - it was a hoot).  Anybody know the answer?  
> Thanks in advance.
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[cobirds] Re: help ID owls on Pier One signage Loveland

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Your pics are fine. They are great horned owlets.

Gary Bowen, Thornton

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 8:35:43 PM UTC-6, Beverly Head wrote:
>
> [image: mystery owl 6.10.2020.jpg][image: mystery owlets 6.10.2020.jpg]
> Dang, it's tough being newby birder!! I thought that I could capture a 
> good enough shot with our new camera so that Merlin could help me identify 
> this owl and its owlets hanging out on Pier One's signage in Loveland. I 
> guess I need to continue to hone my skills with the camera. In the meantime 
> I'm hoping some of you can ID this family. Thanks much!! 
>
> [image: IMG_0412.JPG]
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Re: [cobirds] Common Yellowthroat Southwest Variation

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Thanks, Nick. Also note the yellow (under chin) wraps around the black mask 
behind cheek. That and the more olive colored back were my primary clues to 
ID.

You ask if others have seen them - yes, a photographer friend got a pic of 
one at Walden Ponds in Boulder, about two weeks ago.

Gary Bowen, Thornton


On Monday, June 1, 2020 at 12:38:41 PM UTC-6, Nick Komar wrote:
>
> Interesting report Gary. I noticed one at Boyd Lake (Larimer) several 
> years ago. I wonder how common these are in Colorado? Have others seen 
> them? Note they have yellow lower belly in place of white. 
>
> Nick Komar
> Fort Collins
>
> On Jun 1, 2020, at 12:13 PM, Gary Bowen (Thornton)  > wrote:
>
> 
> Found 5/31 along the Big Dry Creek Trail approx 100 yds north of the 
> Metzger Farm trail intersection. First time I've see one in this area (over 
> 5 yrs).
>
> Gary Bowen, Thornton
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[cobirds] Re: Little Gull flyby Adams County

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Thanks for the discussion and education! I'm going with Franklin's Gull. I 
wish my photo was clearer but as a photographer sometimes I have to take 
what is given.

Regards,
Gary Bowen, Thornton

On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 6:50:48 AM UTC-6, Gary Bowen (Thornton) wrote:
>
> Had a lone flyby of a Little Gull on 5/28/20 along S. Platte River at 
> 104th in Adams County.
>
> Gary Bowen, Thornton
>
>
> [image: IMG_1291-LittleGull.jpg]
>
>
> [image: IMG_1292-LittleGull.jpg]
>
>
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[cobirds] Re: Little Gull flyby Adams County

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Thanks Steve. It was a lucky shot in the rain.

Two iNaturtalists and the Gull Watchers group have tag it as a Little Gull.

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/47688487

HOWEVER, you make a good arguement for a Franklin’s gull - I'm open to 
changing the ID.

Gary Bowen, Thornton

On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 8:37:44 AM UTC-6, Steven Rash wrote:
>
> Gary, 
>
> Among other things, a little gull in breeding plumage would lack the eye 
> arcs seen on the bird you photographed. This one looks like a better fit 
> for Franklin’s gull to me. Nice capture! 
>
> Happy Birding, 
>
> Steve Rash 
> Denver Co. 

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[cobirds] Little Gull flyby Adams County

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

Had a lone flyby of a Little Gull on 5/28/20 along S. Platte River at 104th 
in Adams County.

Gary Bowen, Thornton


[image: IMG_1291-LittleGull.jpg]



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[cobirds] Northern Rough-winged Swallow at Metzger Farm, Westminster

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

A pair of Northern Rough-winged Swallows have returned to Metzger Farm Open 
Space.  The farm is run as a joint project between Broomfield and 
Westminster but the property is in Westminster (Adams County).

Only one pair so far. I had seen them at this location a couple years ago. 
Location is the steep creek bank off the path from the farm just before it 
crosses the foot bridge to the Big Dry Creek Trail.

Gary Bowen, Thornton

[image: NorthernRough-wingedSwallow.jpg] 

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[cobirds] Re: ALL WHITE RED-TAILED HAWK (4/4/2020) Westminster City Park

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

This one has been around quite a long time. A treat to see it! I wish I had 
such a nice photo of it but I always see it while I'm driving.

Gary Bowen
Thornton

On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 12:00:03 PM UTC-6, Senglan9 wrote:
>
> I live beside Westminster City Park near Broomfield.  Last night while 
> playing disk golf at around 7PM, I was just about finished when I see a 
> giant ALL WHITE bird.  
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[cobirds] Re: Sandhill crane flyover at Barr Lake, Adams County

[Gary Bowen (Thornton)]

[image: SHCranes_BarrLake_2-21-20.jpg]

Here they are from Friday the 21st.

Gary Bowen, Thornton



On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 8:30:39 AM UTC-7, Candice Johnson wrote:
>
>
> Yesterday Feb. 22 at 8am, three Sandhill Cranes flew over Barr Lake, 
> making their characteristic call.  I notice that several people reported 3 
> flying over on Feb. 2, but none since then. I wonder if they are the same 
> cranes or just a coincidence?
>
> Candice E. Johnson, Denver
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