[cobirds] Re: ***Walden Loon Clarity
Thank you Caleb, I agree. Hopefully another rarity will turn up that will be worth the drive for you ;) Joe Kipper Fort Collins On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 9:41:10 AM UTC-6 Caleb Strand wrote: > Hi All, > > I am currently working out in Central Nebraska, so I was intrigued when > Steve’s Mlodinow’s report of an Arctic Loon at Walden Reservoir came in, as > it was only around a day’s drive from me and some of the other birders out > here in Nebraska who would have loved to see the bird. Throughout the > evening, after Steve reported the bird, many birders noted one Arctic Loon > and one rather obvious Common Loon, looks of the Arctic Loon were distant > and poor for birders throughout that day and most birders were going off > Steve’s description to tick this bird, as they couldn’t quite see the field > marks due to the conditions. The following day, after a handful of birders > went out looking for the bird, the only two loons present on the lake were > Commons, with one obvious bird and another rather Arctic-looking Common > Loon that 1st drew birder’s attention by the rather smooth-looking > demarkation on the neck and white flanks. The structure of this bird was > off for Arctic and when the bird’s neck left the resting posture it was > obvious that it had a large white collar at the base, instantly eliminating > Arctic Loon. Later on in the day, when photos were posted by Nick Moore and > Steven Mlodinow of the bird, there was much discussion on the ID across the > country with a few opinions by good birders with experience with the > species such as Gary Rosenberg and Cameron Cox, both of which suggested > that by the pics provided, the bird looked fine for Common Loon and very > off for Arctic. > > To my dismay, this still wasn’t enough for anyone to publicly suggest on > this platform that the bird was missIDed, but instead, more reports were > coming in requesting for updates on if the bird had been relocated and some > even suggested that people were on the wrong bird and area which blew my > mind (people really wanted this bird to be an Arctic)! > > A couple days ago, Nick Komar photographed a loon that in some pics looks > identical to Nick and Steve’s loon but in other pics it obviously shows a > white collar. Joe Kipper’s photos of the same loon make this bird look like > an obvious Common that wouldn’t draw many birders’ attention at all. What > more is needed for people to understand that there was never any Arctic > Loon present? > > There are still eBird reports with this loon labeled as an Arctic. I hope > the Colorado Review Team will soon reach out to these people and update > them on the correct ID of the bird. > > Anyways, I was keeping up with the posts on here and was seeing very mixed > signs on what the identification on this loon was so thought I would make > the claim that nobody else was willing to make on here, as there are still > some birders who aren’t sure what is going on with this loon. > > Caleb > > > -- -- 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/64ed0ce9-99b5-4090-8cd5-c029750f3bf9n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Chrismas Count at Rawhide Power Station Saturday January 2, 2021
Doug, I don't have your personal email and the new google groups format will only allow me to hit "reply all." I am interested in accessing the power plant property to view waterfowl, as well as participating in the rest of the count. My personal email is joe.kippe...@gmail.com if you want to contact me privately. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 9:25:12 AM UTC-7 jay...@gmail.com wrote: > Jay & Cindy Hutchins are interested > > jay...@gmail.com > > > On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 6:54:26 AM UTC-7 Gary Ackert wrote: > >> We are interested in going into the ponds. >> >> On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 6:22:52 AM UTC-7 Gary Ackert wrote: >> >>> Where is the overlook parking lot? This will be our first time coming >>> here? >>> >>> On Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 6:09:49 AM UTC-7 Douglas Kibbe wrote: >>> >>>> Just a reminder to those interested that Rawhide CBC will be held on >>>> Saturday January 2, 2021. >>>> The initial meeting place and time, i.e., the overlook parking lot and >>>> 8AM, are unchanged. >>>> Most importantly, those interested in viewing the ponds within the >>>> power station must let me know ASAP so that I may submit their names *in >>>> advance* to power company security. This is the only opportunity for >>>> birders to gain access to the heated water discharge area which attracts >>>> huge numbers of water birds in winter. >>>> Let me know if you are interested! >>>> Doug Kibbe, Compiler >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail_term=icon> >>>> Virus-free. >>>> www.avast.com >>>> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail_term=link> >>>> >>>> <#m_453818818181430744_m_-939621853663819472_m_2549154563666335865_m_-3972612954842486700_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >>>> >>> -- 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/805b6976-2dfc-4f47-a7ef-b0cad2ba7d79n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Will the Gyrfalcon Return?
Mitchell, I live fairly close to the Gyrfalcon's usual winter hangout in Larimer County and have been checking in to see if the bird is around multiple times a week. Nothing so far, but I am hoping that the individual is still alive. Hoping for its return and knowing there's a chance of refinding the Gyrfalcon makes birding in the area a little more exciting and motivates me to get out. Good luck to all winter raptor watchers!! Joe Kipper Fort Collins On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 7:34:40 PM UTC-7 mitchellba...@gmail.com wrote: > I thought I'd ask if anyone has been on the lookout for the Gyrfalcon > that's visited the Larimer County Landfill the last two years. Looks like > it's late based on last year's schedule, but it wasn't seen until December > the year before. I wonder if it's waiting for colder weather to roll in? > > Mitchell Bailey > Arapahoe County > -- 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/73914375-080a-4384-9644-74b518bd982fn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Rough-legged Hawk/Weld
Thanks Gary, We all appreciate your updates on Raptor Alley and other hotspots in Weld, as most of us like to know what's going on in Weld county before we make the drive out there from our local patches. Hopefully this is a banner year for Roughies. Just in the past week in Larimer County, I've already seen 1 Roughie, 3 Ferrugs, 7 Harlans, and 6 Prairie Falcons. I know multiple birders have started seeing some Short-eared Owls as well in Larimer, so if this week is any indication of the rest of the winter, I would predict that we will have a great season for northern raptors. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:34:52 PM UTC-6 The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > Hi all > > First Rough-legged Hawk up here I have seen this fall--Weld CR 100 near > 19. I took a small tour of Raptor Alley yesterday afternoon-southern end > and Nunn-area near house. I plan on doing the full Raptor Alley see who is > here. > >- Rough-legged Hawk >- Ferruginous Hawk - 5 (local dark morph) >- Red-tailed Hawk - 7 >- American Kestrel - 2 >- Northern Harrier >- Bald Eagle > > Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn > http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org > > https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland > -- 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/8e6ce1e3-33e8-4a61-867e-bc59041fc01en%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] New Hotspot for Hohnholz Lakes Area
Joe Roller has kindly created an eBird hotspot for the Hohnholz Lakes State Wildlife Area Campground in northwestern Larimer County. If anyone has historical eBird checklists from this SWA that are reported using a personal location, its now possible for you to change the location of your lists to a public hotspot!! I would strongly suggest doing that, as I am interested in seeing how many species have been detected at this SWA, and it is helpful to have data condensed on one webpage where it is easier to find and evaluate. Link to the new hotspot is here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L11529218 If you have submitted multiple lists using the same personal location and you don't want to change the location on each individual list, you can easily edit your personal location so that it merges into the new hotspot. Simply go to "My eBird," click "Manage My Locations" and hit the "Edit" button next to your personal location. This will give you multiple options, Select "Merge" and then click on the new hotspot. All of the lists you have submitted at that personal location will now be in the hotspot. Good birding everyone, I can't wait to see the hotspot grow!! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/7790d16f-b88e-49ab-9f5b-f0bb250afd00n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Rocky Mountain National Park
Thanks for these updates Carl - very helpful. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 9:32:43 AM UTC-6 carlb...@gmail.com wrote: > Three days of birding in RMNP since September 5 is not a big sample but I > noticed an apparent lack of birds both quantity and variety. Everywhere we > went, we commented how quiet it seemed. I can only speculate that both the > extreme cold front and persistent smoke is to blame. (And see other > postings, for example, of the NY Times article on the bird die-off in New > Mexico and Colorado.) > > Thought I would also update a few things for those considering a visit to > RMNP: > > The advance reservation system currently in place is ending on October 12; > after that, entry goes back to "normal." The park has been noticeably > less crowded with the reservation system in place. And, you can still > bypass the need for a permit if you enter before 6 a.m. > > Speaking of early entry, construction on HWY 36 within the park continues > and a section is closed every night between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday > through Friday. IF you enter at Beaver Meadows before 7 a.m. during the > closure period, you can only go in as far as the Bear Lake road. So if you > are coming in early to visit other parts of the park such as going up Trail > Ridge Road, you need to use the Fall River entrance. Note this also means > you may have trouble exiting in the evening (after viewing the elk rut, for > example) unless you exit at Fall River. > > Due to smoke and the encroachment of the Cameron Peak fire, much of the > northwest corner of the park is closed including the Old Fall River Road. > > Finally, trail construction is continuing at the Alluvial Fan area in > Endovalley and BOTH the east and west alluvial fan parking areas were > completely closed yesterday. > > IF you are planning a visit, be sure to check the Park website > <https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm> for the latest updates. > > Despite all this, we did manage to find three White-tailed Ptarmigan along > Trail Ridge Rd, an American Three-toed Woodpecker in Hidden Valley, and a > Northern Pygmy Owl at Upper Beaver Meadows. Unless the several Wilson's > Warblers we saw were non-locals, we found no migrant species. > > Carl Bendorf > Longmont, CO > -- 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/1c1a6534-726f-4296-b08c-e90129aa0680n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Hawk i.d. Storm Mountain, Larimer Cty
Yes, this is a definite juvenile Red-tailed. When I see birds like this in the field I don't really take note of the field marks like a should I just say "this is a Red-tailed because of the GISS," but this is a good opportunity to note the field marks since Osprey and Ferruginous Hawk were suggested. This bird is paler individual so it doesn't have the "helmeted" appearance that most adults and some very dark juveniles have. The "three points of white" field mark is a field mark that is useful when looking at the dorsal side of soaring buteos. Because this bird is perched, you can't even see the "wrists" mentioned by Caleb that would be white on a Ferrug. White speckling on the scapulars is another field mark of RTHA. Adult Ferrug would have orangish back with steel-blue primaries and juvenile Ferrug would have a uniform brown back. Unfeathered legs are also a huge field mark, thank you Todd D. Good Birding everyone! In a few months we will have plenty of opportunities to study the many buteos that winter here and their endless myriad of unique color morphs and plumages. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 4:55:15 PM UTC-6 goldene...@gmail.com wrote: > Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, check out light western juv. in Sibley. Bands on > tail from Dave's description. Also, no feathered legs that Ferrug would > show. > > On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 3:42 PM Dave Hyde wrote: > >> HI CObirders,, >> >> At 1.25pm today as I looked out my kitchen window I saw a >> large hawk fly upwards and over the house. All I saw was a spread tail with >> many fine bands. I grabbed my binoculars and camera and went to the front >> of the house to see the hawk land atop a pine tree. I spotted it and >> thought, ‘that looks like an Osprey! Better take a picture.’ So I did and >> got 3 photos before the bird flew away. As it went it looked like it had a >> white rump. This is the best photo I got. Can anyone please tell me what >> hawk this is? – Dave Hyde/nr Storm Moutain, Larimer Cty. >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for >> Windows 10 >> >> >> >> -- >> 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+u...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CY4PR06MB244017115B23E277736587CAF5200%40CY4PR06MB2440.namprd06.prod.outlook.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CY4PR06MB244017115B23E277736587CAF5200%40CY4PR06MB2440.namprd06.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> > > > -- > Todd Deininger > Longmont, CO > -- 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/82d2b5e9-51fc-4285-b62c-184adcda318dn%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Just a question
Pipit? Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:33:37 PM UTC-6 DuWayne Worthington wrote: > I would vote for quail then. > > *DuWayne Worthington* > > *Science Teaching Faculty* > > > *Valor Christian High School* > > *Influence through Excellence* > > *3775 Grace Blvd.* > > *Highlands Ranch, CO 80126* > > *303-471-3000 x 3278 <(303)%20471-3000>* > *www.govalor.com <http://www.govalor.com/>* > > > On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:29 PM Richard Trinkner > wrote: > >> Keep in mind that this is the NY Times crossword, not the Sibley >> crossword. :-) Expect some imperfections when it comes to avian clues. >> >> I know the answer and do typically see this bird on the ground. In fact, >> I'm not sure I've ever seen it off the ground when not in flight. I've seen >> it nesting on the ground in the Colorado tundra. >> >> Richard Trinkner >> Boulder >> >> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM Charles Hundertmark >> wrote: >> >>> Raises an interesting question about the meaning of "ground-dwelling". >>> It occurred to me after suggesting “junco” that robins frequently feed on >>> the ground and in that sense might be considered “ground-dwelling.” When I >>> was thinking of possible answers, I was thinking in terms of >>> ground-nesters, but “dwelling” could have different meanings. >>> >>> Chuck Hundertmark >>> >>> On Sep 14, 2020, at 4:06 PM, Ira Sanders wrote: >>> >>> I suppose Robin was the wrong answer. >>> Ira Sanders >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 14, 2020, 4:26 PM Charles Hundertmark >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Junco comes to mind. >>>> Chuck Hundertmark >>>> Lafayette >>>> >>>> On Sep 14, 2020, at 3:04 PM, Lisa Carp wrote: >>>> >>>> I do not know if it's appropriate to put this here but it does make you >>>> think! >>>> >>>> NY Times Crossword Puzzle today. >>>> >>>> *5 letters-ground dwelling songbird.* >>>> >>>> Hubby & I did not get the answer right. >>>> >>>> Lisa Carp >>>> Superior >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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+u...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAHkHN6T_oJnX2Xn2pYf9miQzLmV%2B6bcmzMsG9b5k4i6k5Efc8A%40mail.gmail.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAHkHN6T_oJnX2Xn2pYf9miQzLmV%2B6bcmzMsG9b5k4i6k5Efc8A%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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+u...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9928BDF0-FB3D-44AC-955D-6EB05BD1C21C%40gmail.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9928BDF0-FB3D-44AC-955D-6EB05BD1C21C%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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+u...@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/52FCDAB0-E218-401E-8B26-85188E484E32%40gmail.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/52FCDAB0-E218-401E-8B26-85188E484E32%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- >> 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+u...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAG_%3D4zffCvE9kK%3D-8K0ZwwXfv9u1FFfen1%2BfbZ6Hc67dT4fwBQ%40mail.gmail.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAG_%3D4zffCvE9kK%3D-8K0ZwwXfv9u1FFfen1%2BfbZ6Hc67dT4fwBQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> > -- 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/e151936b-69ca-4b6c-8471-b6534fa8a7c4n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA
Bev, Both photos show a European Starling! Joe Kipper On Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1:26:27 PM UTC-6 bhea...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi All, > > I realize that the photo of the bird flying is too blurry for Merlin to > help with identification, but it shows better how the head is a soft tan, > and that color is under its wings also. > > We saw this bird on the 2nd at the Big Thompson Ponds SWA, but I couldn't > figure out until today how to add the pix. > > Thanks for your help!! > Bev Head > Loveland, Seven Lakes > -- 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/b08bbac4-f176-4a2f-a441-2bf0c6446a82n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Window strike bird ID from west central Oregon
This bird is a male Wilson's Warbler. This species is currently migrating southwards. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:56:57 PM UTC-6 prair...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_0153.JPG][image: IMG_0152.JPG] > > > On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:43:44 AM UTC-6, Mindy Hetrick wrote: >> >> Family member sent these pics of bird below a house window 7 miles east >> of Newport. My guess is its a warbler we have in CO also, maybe juv WEWA. >> Thanks, Mindy PS - Hope I haven't broken rules with this submittal.[image: >> Displaying IMG_0153.JPG] >> > -- 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/235b55db-2751-4347-ada7-8e304ee196ean%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Jackson County shorebirds
Wonderful photos Tom!! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/e6bba75c-eb42-4ae7-99d4-70c921e1c297o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Can you identify these fledglings?
I agree with Michael, they look like Buteos, probably RTHA Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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/5e85502b-c9b9-4ed1-b541-35fabeed4bf0o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Eastern Meadowlark?
Daniel, I have three thoughts in response to your post: I am very glad that others are striving to obtain more documentation for the Lilian's Eastern Meadowlark that I first reported with Nick Komar this weekend! However, the presumed Lilian's individiual has been behaving quite territorial near the north-east corner of Bud Mielke, and since you saw this bird *west* of Bud Mielke, I would say it is likely not the same individual. That does not necessarily mean this bird can't be another Eastern M. (Nick and I thought we heard a possible Eastern subspecies sing once or twice from an area further north-west of Bud Mielke). I am actually not positive whether the bird in your photo has its head turned broadside enough for us to see the malar and attempt to ID it. Maybe others could speak to that point though, if your photo is ID'able as either Western or Eastern. The main thing is that both subspecies of Eastern Meadowlarks sing a song that is uniquely different from that of Western. If you the bird sang a song that sounds unusual, that would be a clue that you should examine it more closely. I am guessing it is liely that someone more experience than I will be able to ID your photo as a Western, if you saw the bird in a different place. If you had a tough time finding the EAME, maybe I should clarify its location more precisely. There is a dirt road/trail that begins at S CR 19 and runs east past the north end of Bud Mielke. If follow that trail to the east end, where it turns sharply to the south east, you will find yourself at the north-east corner of the reservoir. At that point, you should be able to turn and look north, and find the bird sitting on one of the fenceposts in the field to the north of the trail. The meadowlark singing the Lilian's song also occasionally flies in closer to a large cottonwood that is right near that same point of the trail, which can allow for clearer recording and possibly better observation. I also want to point out that when Joshua Smith observed the bird this evening, he reported that he was able to discern extensive white in the tail. That is *wonderful news* because I don't think anyone has had the opportunity to observe that affirming field mark on this bird up until this evening!! I am definitely learning from my experience with this bird and I want others to be able to do that as well! My media has finally been processed and can be viewed here https://ebird.org/checklist/S69200228 Happy Birding everyone - please stay healthy!! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins joe.kippe...@gmail.com -- 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/e6c6962f-0e32-4eb7-925f-911454c71f6c%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER
Yes, Caleb, interesting thoughts. I listened closely to it, but it was singing softly. Both species have songs that are so similar that I couldn't tell. If I were able to hear it call, that would have been interesting, because each species does have a distinctive call note. Unfortunately, it never called while I was there. I did not think to record it either. Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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/b741edc8-472c-48aa-882d-8fb15912fa4a%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER
Hello Birders, This morning multiple people reported a Rose-breasted Grosbeak at the northwest corner of the CSU Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins. When I chased the bird this afternoon, I found a grosbeak singing softly in the same area it was first reported, and at first I thought it was a Rose-breasted. However, once I got better looks and other birders started arriving, it became apparent that the bird was a hybrid!! Multiple people saw the bird this afternoon, but I don't think many got photos, so I thought I would share this with the birding community. It is a very intriguing individual, and I'm sure other hybrids similar to this one can potentially be seen along the Front Range. Photos and a more in depth description of the bird are on the checklist below. https://ebird.org/checklist/S68624832 Happy Migration! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/ae28e1ea-d73c-4174-a9ef-0aeeaf35603b%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Short-eared Owl, Rocky Mountain Arsenal
I have not seen this bird for myself, and won't be chasing this bird, as I live in Larimer County. However, I thought this should be passed on so that birders who live nearby can possibly see this bird. I got a second-hand report by way of a friend about a Short-eared Owl that is currently perched in a prarie dog town in Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR. This friend sent me photos, and it is definitely SEOW. So far no reports that I have seen on ebird or cobirds, but hopefully others can see it becasue of my posting. I am also hopeful it will stop in my county as it works its way north to wherever its headed! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/b8a30e81-fae4-4981-9ad4-33092e54bdf4%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Douglas County ID question
Looks like Western Meadowlark. The shape is perfect, it is very bright yellow on the front, and if you look close, the dark "V" that you mentioned is visible! > > Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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/9267e1b8-83f5-4e96-bfae-5ca039267e34%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Eastern phoebe? Larimer
Yes, Oxbow Natural Area and the nearby Morey Wildlife Reserve are known breeding areas for EAPH in Larimer. It's pretty cool! I've actually been wondering lately if one of these years Eastern Phoebes might begin breeding at one of the Fort Collins Natural Areas along the Poudre River, where the habitat is similar the that of the areas along the Thompson River that Eastern Phoebes inhabit in Loveland. I can only speculate and hope that it will happen someday! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/e33d141c-f696-48b6-bb9d-156f10935a36%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] BOHEMIAN WAXWING flock, Larimer County
Hello birders, Today I found a decent sized flock of Bohemian Waxwings along highway 14 just east of the Chambers Lake campground parking. There is one pull-off on the south side of the highway just as you are approaching the campground from the east that I used, and it would be a perfect place to stop and look for the birds. The birds were on both sides of the highway right at that pull-off. Photographs and exact location can be seen on the ebird checklist. https://ebird.org/checklist/S65954163 Being that BOWAs are an erratic and nomadic species, who knows if they will still be in the same general area tomorrow. However, I am hopeful that others will be able to see these birds as well! Good luck!! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/a9cfb73c-d12e-4b14-8c7c-88f02de845fe%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Mountain Bluebirds
Nathan, > > I counted 131 Mountain Bluebirds at Rigden Reservoir in Fort Collins this morning. It was foggy this morning in Larimer and I believe that contributed to the bluebird "fallout". I am assuming that many others are also seeing large numbers of bluebirds in their local patches today across the Front Range. https://ebird.org/checklist/S65777922 it wont be long before we'll be having shorebirds and warblers moving through as well!!! Happy Birding everyone. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/148473b7-a215-4bc8-86d4-ff0066470812%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Dippers - 470 & South Platte Reservoir
Greg, I am wondering how you uploaded your videos to the checklist? I am trying that now and I cant figure out how to make that work. On the ebird help page, underneath FAQ's about media uploads, it says that certain people have been given the ability to upload videos to see if it might be a feature that should be made available to all ebird users through the new Manage Media function. If that info is up to date, then it sounds like we the ability for anyone to upload videos is coming soon. If that ability is already working, I would like to know how you uploaded your dipper videos, because I'm struggling to do so with my videos. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/9f71327d-5a60-4127-8688-40c2e12af726%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Snowy Owl, N Sterling, Logan
Birder's, I also spent several hours in Logan county yesterday afternoon searching for the SNOW within the State Park and along several roads in the surrounding vicinity without finding the bird. Hopefully someone will rediscover the owl wherever it is at. Merry Christmas, Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/a8b6d5aa-7b14-4b98-aa8a-cc87f9dc07f2%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: No Gyrfalcon Today, 12-17
I was unsuccessful in my Gyrfalcon search today as well. However, for birders that are coming to Fort Collins for the falcon, the male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is still continuing in Grandview Cemetery. I saw him today in the pines bordering the the golf course in the south west corner of the cemetery. Photo is on my checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S62402421 Happy Birding Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/ec819800-63bb-4972-9606-35c5a911bd8e%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Cooperative GYRFALCON, Larimer
I should also say that when the Gyfalcon left, it was flying very high to the North East heading into Fort Collins. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/64988c25-c74a-4b22-93b9-cde7812da91d%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Cooperative GYRFALCON, Larimer
Gyrfalcon was perched on a tall power pole along Trilby Rd. west of Taft Hill in Fort Collins when I showed up at 7:50 this morning. The bird remained there until 8:47. I was happy to let me photograph it at close range during the hour that it was perched on the pole, most of which the bird spent preening. I have links to photos attached. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/193496751 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/193496761 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/193496821 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/193496801 Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/035aa9e5-9f23-4daa-b9d2-d77ff7483eaa%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Gyrfalcon seen this morning, Larimer
Gyrfalcon seen this morning from Trilby Rd. west of Taft Hill in south Fort Collins by myself and two others. It began attacking gulls at 8:25, but did not have any success in securing a meal. It then landed in a lone tree north of Trilby Rd, where it was harassed by Magpies and Ravens for several minutes. After that, the falcon perched on one of the tall power poles along Trilby Rd west of Taft Hill. The Gyrfalcon perched alongside Trilby Rd until 8:47, when it flew right past me, circled a couple of times, and proceeded to disappear to the northwest. Some of my fuzzy photos are here: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/192766011 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/192766021 Happy Birding, Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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/35b0a9a8-e3e5-47cf-8796-302fcf7a15bb%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon--no
I staked out west Trilby road from 7:40 to 8:30 am this morning and there was no sign of the Gyrfalcon. A thick fog was blanketing the landscape for most of the time, so visibility was not ideal. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/14ae8c33-6970-4451-8b22-21ee206034bf%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Red-necked Grebe,Larimer
No Red-necked Grebe at 3:15 today. There were 5 Common Golden-eye sleeping in the small portion of open water. I think there is even less open water now than there was earlier today, and the rapid loss of open water could have caused the bird to move on; by tomorrow it might be completely frozen. It might be worth checking other nearby bodies of water. I checked Swede Lake on my way home, which was entirely frozen and had zero birds. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/d11b7a38-0f1e-4662-84fd-4d122992ba32%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County
I staked out the Trilby Rd. today from 7:30 to 8:30 and no sign of the Gyr. However, others have told me that Sunday is likely no the best for the bird; since the landfill is closed and there is no one to stir up the trash, the gull activity is basically zero. Good luck, Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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/b8a1b7c7-442c-411c-820f-69e589b60355%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Gyr Larimer 11/16
> > Thank you Joyce! I was there around 9:40 and the bird must have left by that time. It seems like he/she never sits still for very long! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/a0544387-b411-4256-8ee9-3a5de485699d%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] ID help on a goose sp., Larimer
Hey Birders, I photographed this goose at Lake Loveland in Larimer County that is very interesting. My ebird checklist <https://ebird.org/checklist/S61493679> has the photos and my thoughts about the bird's ancestry. I would appreciate any feedback on what others think about this goose, and even if it not identifiable, I thought I would share the photos just so others can enjoy this beautiful bird! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/244399be-4c97-44df-9aa0-23c393e2f525%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Two Northern Goshawks in Fort Collins (Larimer county)
Sorry about the typo, I meant to say it gained altitude and flew off towards the southeast. -- 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/539a45ee-de88-440f-8263-93ae1b7eb6f9%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Two Northern Goshawks in Fort Collins (Larimer county)
Good afternoon birders, This afternoon I went to Spring Canyon Park (in Fort Collins and photographed an adult Northern Goshawk with and injured eyeball that was originally reported yesterday. My photos are here <https://ebird.org/checklist/S61375658>. After I photographed this bird, it flew off into a neighborhood to the northwest. When I got home (I live roughly 2.5 miles to the southeast of Spring Canyon Park) there was an adult Northern Goshawk chasing Eurasian Collared Doves and American Robins in front of my house. This bird gained flew off to the southeast after it was evaded by its quarry. I'm pretty certain that the two Goshawks I saw were different birds, and I find it unusual to have two adult individuals town on the same day. Maybe there is a small movement of Goshawks towards lower elevations, so it might be a good idea to keep an eye out for them at your feeder. Also a new yard bird for me! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/09d533dc-d9b3-48cb-b0df-a3b27dce146e%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Gryfalcon, Larimer County
Has anyone checked Reservoir Ridge Natural Area yet? The Gyr spent a little bit of time there last year. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/0aafbbba-6e5f-4c5f-a278-6606ddd942ed%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Gryfalcon, Larimer County
No bird when I left Trilby Rd. around 9 am. I did have a Prairie Falcon between Taft Hill and Shields though. Has anybody else noticed ebird webpage not working today, or is that just my device? Joe Kipper, fort Collins -- 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/731fdbe3-cca4-425f-b106-e51c33ec58d1%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon in Larimer County
> > Diane, any photos of the Gyrfalcon will not be visible to anyone but you > on your checklist, even if the bird is confirmed, because ebird labels that > bird as a sensitive species. In fact, the Gyrfalcon itself will not even > show as one of the species on the checklist to the public, which is ebird's > way of protecting the location of the sighting. If you want others to be > able to see your photos (which is completely up to you) you will have to > post the links of each individual photo from the Macaulay library. Just letting you know that what you see on your checklist from your account is not the same as what we see! Congrats on photographing the Gyr!!! Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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/03d57e15-79c0-4f24-86cd-774eef6a12b4%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Locations in Post Titles?
> > I'm pretty sure that is the standard. Even if it isn't, I always do it > because it makes sense and I believe it is good etiquette. > Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/deb2a054-9186-42e6-8044-191f6118202e%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Parasitic Jaeger, Larimer.
Still there when I left around 12:40pm, viewed by several from Breakwater > Dr on the south side of the lake. At on point the Jaeger made a close flyby > to us birders while pursuing a Ring-billed Gull, adn the photos are in this > cheklist. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60622735 Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/84f9a1b9-bc50-460e-ac05-042a598bfab7%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Continuing DUNLIN and other shorebirds, Larimer
Hey birders, Dunlin, Black-bellied Plover, and Semipalmated Sandpiper continuing at Timnath Reservoir yesterday with Josh Bruening and a couple other birders. My ebird checklist with photos can be viewed here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60401272 Happy fall migration! Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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/76233d96-ac8e-40af-afe4-019b44120dd0%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Prothonotary Warbler - Fort Collins
Forgot to sign... Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/c718d40f-6ccc-410c-9dcb-9b5f2fedb1ab%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler - Fort Collins
I saw the Prothonotary Warbler again in the southeast corner of the CSU Environmental Learning Center at 4:45pm (after Nick Komar was there). Bird was silent and not moving much, so it was hard for me to locate. After I photographed it it flew downstream towards Arapahoe Bend natural area. Photos and ebird checklist herehttps://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60041018 Foraging at he waters edge underneath willow bushes. Originally found by Jay Breidt earlier this morning. -- 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/0e536cb3-9c48-4ffb-99f6-a2c784d7fee2%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Possible Old Pileated Woodpecker Tree in CO?
Joe/Dave, I clicked on the link you posted and it did not work. Is there any way you can post it again or is there some other way to vies the photos? Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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/303ee0f4-a826-4323-acdf-e03dc43960d2%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: What is this fellow (or lady)?
Also known as Woodhouse's Scrub Jay. [image: Let's See What Kind MG_4383.JPG] > > >> -- 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/98c9ff46-ffe9-4062-96c9-1933d34b1501%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] FIELD SPARROW (Larimer)
Field Sparrow continuing at Devils Backbone Open Space this morning. Heard bouncing ball song from Hunter's Loop Tr. Reported yesterday by Denise B. on ebird. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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/eca8e03f-2aa1-4b18-b0fb-5ad02a702493%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker, Fort Collins
Hey all, The adult Red-headed Woodpecker is still continuing at the CSU Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins (Larimer). I saw it at 1:00pm today. Ebird checklist with photos is visible here. <https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56846943> Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3a9e4ea3-ba2c-47ca-b812-966f38f73ec4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Today's rarities (Larimer)
Friends, This morning Nick K. and I spent some time around the town of Wellington chasing rarities. At Cobb Lake State Wildlife Area, we saw several *Black Terns *and a continuing male *Chestnut-sided Warbler*. At Cobb lake there were four or five *Semipalmated Plovers *as well as some other shorebirds. At the Schware unit of Wellington SWA we saw *Stilt Sandpipers*, 40-50 *Red-necked Phalaropes*, and the continuing *Common Gallinule*. Although we did have some car troubles at the beginning of our morning, we didn't let that stop us, and all in all we got 70 some species including our beloved state bird!! One of our ebird checklists with photos can be viewed here <https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56621845>. Enjoy the rest of migration, Joe Kipper - Fort Collins -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/673f87db-5b6d-4885-addd-543926b3f365%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
