[cobirds] CAPE MAY WARBLER still present
Seem in trees on both sides of Clear Creek near parking lot, east of I-70 Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado _ ( ' < // ) / "" -- -- 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/CBC6DC68-BE45-4C3F-84D7-B64F878C84F1%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Denver Christmas Bird Count information
Denver CBC Compiler: Joey Kellner à SWDenverBirding at gmail.com On Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 12:10:07 PM UTC-7 vir...@comcast.net wrote: > Hello COBIRDers! > > > > The Denver CBC can ALWAYS use more eyes and ears (regardless of birder > skill level). See information below. > > > > Even if you cannot help out on the Denver CBC, *PLEASE* consider helping > out on a Christmas Bird Count (CBC) near you (or one further afield to > perhaps a new birding location for you). > > > > Joey. > > > > Joey Kellner > > Compiler - Denver CBC > > _ > > ( '< > > // ) > >/ "" > > *69th DENVER CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023* > > > > Count Leader/Compiler: Joey Kellner, swdenve...@gmail.com > > Feeder Coordinator: Joey Kellner – Feeder watchers, please send your list > of species and numbers of each species to the email above as soon as > possible after “Count Day”. > > > > All are encouraged to participate in the annual Denver Christmas Bird > Count (CBC) sponsored the National Audubon Society. > > > > *Fees: *None! So, no excuses! Come have a great time and help count > birds! Beginners and experts all welcome! > > > > After a day in the field, all participants are invited to attend the > compilation meeting to warm up, chat with other birders, and find out how > the count fared. It is a lot of fun. The compilation meeting will be at > approximately 5:00pm in the multipurpose room at the Chatfield State Park > headquarters (south side of the lake near the Heronry Overlook); *State > Parks vehicle entry pass required.* Please carpool if possible. > > > > The 15-mile diameter “count circle” is subdivided into 24 “count areas” > each with an Area Leader. To participate, please contact the Area Leader > (see below). If you would like to help in an area that still needs > additional observers call the Count Compiler. > > > > To prevent phone numbers and/or email addresses from being posted to > COBIRDS, please contact the Compiler (contact info above) for contact > information for all Area Leaders. > > > > *Area* *Number** and Location* *Area > Leader * > > 1. Red Rocks ParkGregg Goodrich > > 2. Lower Bear CreekScott Somershoe > > 2A.Bear Creek Lake Park Cyndy Johnson > > 3. Bow Mar/MarstonArt Hudak > > > > 4A.Lower South Platte - East Ed Holub > > 4B.Lower South Platte - West Glenn Walbek > > 5. Highline Ditch Nancy Crews > > > 6. Plum Creek Norm Erthal > > > 7A.Middle South Platte - WestSue Summers > > 7B.Middle South Platte - East Steve Stachowiak > > 8. Chatfield Reservoir Joey Kellner > > > 9. Upper South Platte * Jill Holden > > > 10.Lower Deer Creek (Chatfield Farms) Barbra Sobhani > > 11.Upper Deer Creek Paul Slingsby > > 12.Yegge Peak Cynthia Madsen > > 13.Doublehead Mountain Amy Davis > > 14.North Turkey Creek Ed Furlong > > 15.Indian Hills Dick Prickett > > > > 16.Upper Bear Creek Laura Steadman > > 17.Ken Caryl Ranch David Suddjian > > 18.Garrison Gate Leader Needed > > 19.Morrison/Willowbrook Chris Gilbert > > 20.Willow Creek Dale Pate > > > 21.Mount Lindo/Willow SpringsChris Sherry > > > > * To participate in this area, you must contact the area leader no later > than Monday, November 22. > > > > > > Below area numbers correspond with the area numbers above. > > > > > > > -- -- 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.goo
[cobirds] RED-NECKED GREBE South Platte Reservoir
Found by Dave Hill and the Tuesday Birders. This bird is in the NE corner and is on full BASIC plumage. Nice find! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado _ ( ' < // ) / "" -- -- 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/DB8DC06D-E21E-478C-BD31-E55B45313DE5%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Birding, eBird and eBird review(ers)
Time out everyone. First of all, Happy Holidays to everyone! We must have a LOT of newer birders in Colorado. I say this because “back in the day”, we went birding for the fun of it and we called each other with our good bird sightings. Sharing “our” good bird with others was enough “confirmation”, we did not need a “reviewer” to validate our birding abilities. Personally, when I find a bird that flags as rare, I document it such that an eBird reviewer (tomorrow, next year or next decade) will not need to contact me. I attach photographs, sound recordings and/or write a *detailed* description OF THE BIRD (not that is flying, or that it is perched on a twig, but exactly what it looked like and how it might have differed from “the picture in the book”). The description should be detailed enough that it stands the “test of time”. A future researcher maybe 100 or 200 years from now (that has no idea what your birding skill-set was like) can also review your evidence and determine you saw what you said you saw. Describe the *bird* *and* then eliminate similarly appearing species. THEN, and here’s the *MOST** important part*, DON’T LOOK BACK! Move forward, get out for the joy and fun of birding, not because you NEED reassurance that you are a good birder or to see your name in “lights”, but because birding is FUN! As for the number of eBird reviewers, these are volunteers and finding people that have the historical background of Colorado (and county) birds, bird identification skills, *a thick skin* and WANT to do review is difficult. In the past we’ve had reviewers that literally accepted just about EVERY bird (contrary to the evidence supplied)! I (and likely eBird) would want reviewers that can scrutinize a record, make sure a more common species was not misidentified and ensure the data is as good as possible and that sometimes means not confirming some sightings. Reviewers get burned out, some volunteering literally hundreds of hours a year doing eBird record and filter reviews. Please don’t get mad at the people reviewing your records, it helps no one. They get just as frustrated at us birders.* Birders that that don’t read the eBird rules* and submit then 30-mile-long checklists, or create a checklist that follows a trail through three habitats in the course of 5 hours, or attach a photo to the wrong species. It has GOT to be exhausting to be an eBird reviewer! How many times have you said, “Thank you” to an eBird reviewer? Then think how many times you’ve complained about them? They are doing the best they can, trust me, I know many of them. Better to just document the heck out of your rare bird, let the birding community know and *move on* to more birding fun! Happy Holidays and I hope everyone can get out and see great birds in the new year! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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/9890905d-5a6e-4a96-bba5-69ea1d27ab12n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Denver CBC - Inital Tally 12/17
At this time the Denver CBC has 102 count day species (but not all Count Areas have reported). In addition, we have 7 Count Week birds (might be upgraded should the remainder of the Count Areas report): Northern Pintail Black Scoter Bonaparte's Gull Great Black-backed Gull Red-bellied Woodpecker Winter Wren White-throated Sparrow Bringing the total to 109 species AND 2 *NEW *birds never recorded in 67 years: Nashville Warbler Turkey Vulture For an initial tally grand total of 111 species. Big misses (at this time): Pine Siskin House Sparrow Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC _ ( '< // ) / "" -- -- 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/33c44017-f6a8-4a80-be4e-6da07e0d33efn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Need observers for the Denver Christmas Bird Count - Saturday, December 17th
Cobirders, The Denver Christmas Bird Count (Denver CBC) is almost upon us! Saturday, December 17th, 23 teams of birders will be searching for and counting as many bird species and individuals as possible in their areas. HOWEVER, some areas are in need of additional observers to help. As in any birding, the more eyes and ears, the better. Last year we had 118 people helping. This was DOWN from 163 in 2019. Currently, the Denver CBC needs additional eyes and ears in the following Count Areas (see below link to a map of the Count Areas and the announcement with contact information for that Count Area leader). Area 7A - Middle South Platte - Chatfield State Park, mostly between Waterton Bridge and Kingfisher Bridge. Will the Green-tailed Towhee still be near the Audubon Center? If so, it would only be the 13th time in 67 counts that one was seen! Area 10 - Lower Deer Creek (Chatfield Farms/Arboretum and lower Deer Creek Canyon) - This area has lots of riparian, prairie dog town, and some foothills birds. Area 14 - North Turkey Creek - This area needs one or two more volunteers willing to hike some hillsides in search of Dusky Grouse (we miss this bird most years)! Area 15 - Indian Hills - This area includes Mount Falcon Denver Mountain Park - LOTS of area to cover and should have plenty of foothills birds. Will early risers get a Northern Pygmy-Owl this year? Area 16 - Upper Bear Creek - Foothills hiking. Good exercise with ~4 miles of uphill and downhill hiking. The Area Leader states, "We usually get dippers at a local park which is a nice incentive!" Area 20 - Willow Creek - This is a LARGE urban area that contains Harriman Lake and Hine Lake! Other areas may want more people as well. Below is a link to the DFO Facebook post that contains the Count Area map and Area Leader contact info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfobirds/posts/5816027201791837/ We add a new bird to the count about every 3 years. The last new bird added after (67 years of counting) was in 2019 with the addition of Least Sandpiper! So, we are overdue for another "new" bird for the Count! Reports of Sedge Wren and White-winged Dove are intriguing! Hope the water remains partly open! Please consider helping out this year. If you are not free on the 17th, then PLEASE help out on one of the other Denver metro area Counts.or one (or more) further afield! Thank you for supporting "citizen science". Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Compiler - Denver CBC _ ( '< // ) / "" -- -- 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/001501d90b6f%24c1d90140%24458b03c0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] ARCTIC TERN still at Chatfield
First find by Frank Farrall yesterday. Flying out from the Marina Sandspit. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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/6E6A8690-6147-4AE5-A751-8F9A45ECABAC%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Results of today's DFO "Big Sit!" at Chatfield Reservoir
Fifty people participated in today's Big Sit! at Chatfield. The weather was wonderful and we collectively recorded 56 species of birds in a single location in almost 14 hours! In addition to birders attending we had a few bicyclists (very interested in getting into birding), a family with a special needs son (he was really excited to see an American White Pelican through a scope), even a few VERY young, soon-to-be birders.someday! We kept track of species hourly and generated 13 checklists. The first checklist is a "complete" checklist with species and numbers of individuals. Subsequent checklists ONLY list new species for the day and/or new individuals not counted on prior checklists. Thus, the total number of individuals per species when summed up is correct in the trip report found at the link below. https://ebird.org/tripreport/79085 A thank you to all that attended today. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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/003901d8dc56%24098f6400%241cae2c00%24%40comcast.net.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper
And just to stir the pot a bit, here photos taken by Mark Peterson of the same bird the previous day (when it was found), under very different lighting conditions (bright and sunny, vs my photo under overcast). https://photos.app.goo.gl/hZ68W3KL3ja64z1EA Again, thank you Mark! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 9:22:31 PM UTC-6 emcar...@gmail.com wrote: > Compare the Lake Henry bird to these photos of > Rock Sandpiper: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/312705731 > and Purple Sandpiper: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/433376671 > > In my opinion, its wing stripe looks better for Purple. But I have > basically no experience with either species. Like most of us, I'm waiting > for the experts to look at the photos. > > Evan Carlson > Pueblo > > On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 2:39 PM Joey Kellner wrote: > >> As for bill color, I defer to someone familiar with young Rock Sandpipers >> to determine if the extent and coloration is in the norm for that species >> or if this would indicate a Purple Sandpiper instead. >> >> Joey. >> >> Joey Kellner >> Littleton, Colorado >> >> On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote: >> >>> COBIRDERS, >>> >>> >>> >>> I’ve attached a number of photos showing different views/angles of the >>> PURPLE/ROCK SANDPIPER. The very pale underwings and thick, white >>> upperwing seem consistent with Rock Sandpiper (however I do not know >>> about immature plumages of Purple Sandpiper). The bill and leg color >>> and the overall face pattern look better for Purple Sandpiper. >>> >>> >>> >>> Purple Sandpiper is more likely distribution-wise, but “birds have >>> wings”. >>> >>> >>> >>> Perhaps someone can forward the below link to Paul Lehmann since he has >>> extensive experience with Rock Sandpipers in juv. and imm. Plumages. >>> >>> >>> >>> Below is the link…you all can view and consult various references. >>> >>> >>> >>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S120137387 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Joey Kellner >>> >>> Littleton, Colorado >>> >>> >>> >>>Y >>> >>> (oo) >>> >>>) )_ >>> >>> ( (( '< >>> >>>) ) // ) >>> >>> ( ( / "" >>> >>> ) ) >>> >>>( ( >>> >>> v >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> > -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "Colorado Birds" group. >> To post to this group, send email to cob...@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+u...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c9d2ac82-15fa-4b6e-bb8f-f56141e1b786n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c9d2ac82-15fa-4b6e-bb8f-f56141e1b786n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> > -- -- 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/82c91754-6b01-4f33-8b1e-74043b49b50bn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: The Big Sit! - Sunday, October 9 - Chatfield State Park
Just a last minute plug for tomorrow's (Sunday's) Big Sit! at Chatfield Reservoir! Come for an hour or all day! Chatfield has many great birding opportunities that you can take advantage of either before or after coming to see what the Big Sit! is all about. Weather is supposed to be great! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 8:06:34 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote: > Hello COBIRDERS! > > Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some > leisure birding at a Big Sit? > > What is a "Big Sit" you ask? > > > > Well, a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in > both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the > difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area > whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot > diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in > the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting > there are a number of Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! > > > > The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once > again sponsor and I will host *"The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park > next Sunday,* *October 9th.* This will be the 18th year > (non-consecutive, due to covid) for this fun and frivolous event. It is > open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to > dusk, > come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. > > > > In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every > hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. > > > > "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the > east side of the reservoir. A park map is at the entrance stations. Come > and help find a few birds! > > > > Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry > overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, > water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado > Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or > shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for > once! > > > > If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The > details and rules can be found at: https://www.thebigsit.org > > > > Hope to see you all there! > > > > Joey. > > > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > > > -- -- 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/adb36258-91e4-4e4d-9b22-82202a813c63n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Lake Henry Sandpiper - Shout out
COBirders, I'd like to take a few moments of your time to express my gratitude to the finder of this bird, Mark Peterson. Mark was the observant birder that found this bird hiding among the rocks on the east side of Lake Henry yesterday. Mark knew right away that this was going to be a good bird. Because of his astute observation and getting word out, many of use got to see this bird today and hopefully more will see it in the coming days. Whether this bird is a western Rock Sandpiper blown inland from the huge storm in the Bering Sea a month ago or an eastern Purple Sandpiper blown way off course from eastern Canada's largest-to-date hurricane a month ago, it is a great bird to be seen in Colorado. While it's ID continues to be debated, we owe Mark Peterson a big "Thank you!" for finding, recognizing and notifying the birding community to a great bird. Thanks Mark! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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/034001d8dac3%24ca7012d0%245f503870%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper
As for bill color, I defer to someone familiar with young Rock Sandpipers to determine if the extent and coloration is in the norm for that species or if this would indicate a Purple Sandpiper instead. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote: > COBIRDERS, > > > > I’ve attached a number of photos showing different views/angles of the > PURPLE/ROCK SANDPIPER. The very pale underwings and thick, white > upperwing seem consistent with Rock Sandpiper (however I do not know > about immature plumages of Purple Sandpiper). The bill and leg color and > the overall face pattern look better for Purple Sandpiper. > > > > Purple Sandpiper is more likely distribution-wise, but “birds have wings”. > > > > Perhaps someone can forward the below link to Paul Lehmann since he has > extensive experience with Rock Sandpipers in juv. and imm. Plumages. > > > > Below is the link…you all can view and consult various references. > > > > https://ebird.org/checklist/S120137387 > > > > > > Joey Kellner > > Littleton, Colorado > > > >Y > > (oo) > >) )_ > > ( (( '< > >) ) // ) > > ( ( / "" > > ) ) > >( ( > > v > > > > > -- -- 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/c9d2ac82-15fa-4b6e-bb8f-f56141e1b786n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Lake Henry sandpiper
COBIRDERS, I've attached a number of photos showing different views/angles of the PURPLE/ROCK SANDPIPER. The very pale underwings and thick, white upperwing seem consistent with Rock Sandpiper (however I do not know about immature plumages of Purple Sandpiper). The bill and leg color and the overall face pattern look better for Purple Sandpiper. Purple Sandpiper is more likely distribution-wise, but "birds have wings". Perhaps someone can forward the below link to Paul Lehmann since he has extensive experience with Rock Sandpipers in juv. and imm. Plumages. Below is the link.you all can view and consult various references. https://ebird.org/checklist/S120137387 Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Y (oo) ) )_ ( (( '< ) ) // ) ( ( / "" ) ) ( ( v -- -- 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/01a201d8da89%24cdf2b640%2469d822c0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] The Big Sit! - Sunday, October 9 - Chatfield State Park
Hello COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well, a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are a number of Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 9th. This will be the 18th year (non-consecutive, due to covid) for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. A park map is at the entrance stations. Come and help find a few birds! Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: https://www.thebigsit.org Hope to see you all there! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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/003d01d8d6cc%24b460b9e0%241d222da0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: SE CO 9/24
Nice job, Luke! Thanks for keeping us all updated on what's happening. :-) Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 12:54:55 PM UTC-6 pheneg...@gmail.com wrote: > I figure I should add everything else we’ve had today and last night. > > Two Buttes: > Last night EWPW > WSOW > Barn Owl > > Today: > Magnolia Warbler > YB Sapaucker > Lots of other migrants > > > Turks Pond: > Nashville Warbler > WT Sparrow > BH Vireo > > Lamar CC: > Philly Vireo > Nashville Warbler > Townsends Warbler…so far > -- -- 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/019063de-0f2f-4b73-ab30-4d5acbef2fb1n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Sabine's Gulls, at a large reservoir near you?
There are currently FIVE immature Sabine's Gulls at Chatfield Reservoir. Chatfield seems to be a perennial anomaly with so many individuals, but most large reservoirs along the front range likely have this species present. Joey. -- -- 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/596660FA-42AD-4491-83BA-8CB6FBA036B8%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] BROWN PELICAN still at Cherry Creek Reservoir; Arapahoe
Reported this morning by Steve Stachowiak. "Currently by the marina on the west side. Near the pelicans out on the sandbar. But the bird is moving. It was first by the picnic tables on the west side and then boats disturbed it and it moved north." Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- -- 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/A857738A-D878-48C8-961C-590F86390DD0%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Denver CBC Results
I have all the data compiled and it looks to have been a good count with a number of lingering songbirds and a movement of waterbirds as the lakes up north are FINALLY freezing up. The Denver CBC was held on Saturday, December 18th with 118 observers in 35 parties and one feeder watcher. The number of participants was down this year, likely due to covid concerns. Even with the lower number of observers we were able to find 103 species on Count Day and 3 more Count Week birds! Rare birds for the Denver CBC included, Surf Scoter (2), American White Pelican (14!), Spotted Sandpiper, House Wren!!, Hermit Thrush as well as "unusual" birds such as Tundra Swans (2 groups.2 birds, and 6 birds), Long-tailed Ducks (3 stopped on a lake and took off within minutes), Double-crested Cormorants, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Say's Phoebe. Big "misses" included Prairie Falcon and Horned Lark (count week). Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC _ ( '< // ) / "" -- -- 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/011d01d802b0%2404d139f0%240e73add0%24%40comcast.net.
Re: [cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Jefferson County
Many roads have not changed (birds can...over time), but you might try "A Birder's Guide to Colorado (ABA/Lane Birdfinding Guide) 4th Edition". You can order this online from many vendors. This book was the "bible" many years ago and gives turn-by-turn directions to MANY great Colorado birding areas AND then tells you what you may see once you arrive. Bonus are the bar charts at the back...when used by newer birders it can help keep a birder from reporting birds that are not likely that time of year (for example, vireos of any kind in February, etc.). Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 3:33:22 PM UTC-7 u5b2...@gmail.com wrote: > THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Oftentimes, I have no clue where exactly to go to see > a bird. A lot of times, it is my first visit to the area. Many times, I > have absolutely no idea where to park. > If only all hotspots came with your wonderful set of directions! > Susan Rosine > Brighton > > On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 12:32 PM Brian Johnson wrote: > >> The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker that was reported a few days ago (thanks to >> who found it) continues today. It is along the Bear Creek Greenbelt, ebird >> hotspot is Kipling to Wadsworth, you can park in the large parking lot just >> of Estes St, which can be access from Yale (Called the Stone House on >> Google Maps). The bird is in some pines at the Lakewood City Open Space >> maintenance area. I am not sure if you can go there so I saw it from >> across the river. If you walk under Estes underpass (west) their will be a >> dirt area that over looks the river not far up stream. From their I got a >> distant look at the bird. >> Again I am not sure if you can walk around the Lakewood maintenance area >> which is directly across Estes street. The tree is in the fenced area. >> The area is good for other birds also, I found 9 Blue Jays in a single >> tree. I think that is the most I have seen in a single tree together. >> Good Birding >> Brian Johnson >> >> -- >> 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/3c092214-8dd9-40cb-9020-cd7adfab0fd5n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3c092214-8dd9-40cb-9020-cd7adfab0fd5n%40googlegroups.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/0967a0d7-7ae5-4059-8e4b-bfbadb4ae1fdn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Chatfield Horse Stables Off Limits
Consternation still exists with the "stable people". I spoke with one of the senior Park Rangers this morning (after the stable people call them about us being in the large parking lot). Birders can park and bird from that large parking lot just west of the stables as well as walk the paved road that encircles that parking lot. PLEASE do not leave the pavement in the direction of the stable buildings or any fenced off horse areas. The bird has been very cooperative (birders just need some patience) and it can typically be seen without EVER having to leave the pavement and/or approach the horse stable infrastructure (buildings, fences, etc.). Let's show the stable people (and State Parks) that we birders ARE a responsible and considerate bunch. Thank you all! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9:33:04 PM UTC-7 Bob Shade wrote: > Several of us were approached by the State Park Police this morning and > informed that they do not want non-horse people wandering around inside the > stable/corral area. We are free to use the parking lot (where the > Golden-crowned Sparrow has appeared) or to approach the rabbit brush area > on the east from the road. (Park at Fox Run) > > Bob Shade > Lakewood > -- 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/d15c42bf-5509-4306-a7b1-2feb54fecfd6n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Birding bonanza at Chatfield; Douglas County
Several people birded below the dam at Chatfield Reservoir State Park and found: 2 Rusty Blackbirds 2 Swamp Sparrows 1 Winter Wren 1 PINE WARBLER 1 NORTHERN PARULA eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76812571 ALL IN THE SAME SPOT! Coordinates/map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B033'46.9%22N+105%C2%B002'33.3%22W/@ 39.5626944,-105.0476267,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d39.5630332!4d-105. 0425872 More quickly accessed from South Platte Park and walking under C-470 and over the Platte River foot/bicycle bridge.walk up the small effluent creek that empties into the Platte. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/006701d6c5c8%248cd48f80%24a67dae80%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] 2020 Denver Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society (NAS) is leaving the decision to hold or not hold a given Christmas Bird Count (CBC) to the individual count Compilers. Should a Compiler decide to hold a CBC, certain NAS guidelines are required to be followed and Compilers are to follow and enforce all state and local restrictions. National Audubon also stated that should a Compiler decide to cancel this year, “There will be little to no impact on the scientific value of the Christmas Bird Count by missing a count season.” I have requested and received input from my many (upwards of 50) Area and/or DFO Leaders on the Denver CBC…these are the people that help coordinate the ~160 volunteers that execute the Denver CBC. I have weighed their thoughts, suggestions and concerns. As the Compiler for the Denver CBC, I have made the decision to cancel this year’s Denver CBC. I would also feel terrible if someone ended up in the hospital (or worse yet, in the hospital and on a ventilator) and missed the holidays with their loved ones…when, per National Audubon above, it REALLY wasn’t necessary. I encourage people to continue to report their winter sightings via eBird, we just won’t be gathering, birding together and compiling sightings within the 15-mile diameter Denver CBC circle this year. I hope you all understand and I sincerely hope everyone has a WONDERFUL holiday season this year and that you will all remain healthy and safe and be able to help with the Denver CBC next year. Thank you all for your support. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Compiler - Denver CBC -- 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/00b101d6c20e%244b920600%24e2b61200%24%40comcast.net.
Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County
Oops: Sami Colvin's checklist is: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75865266 On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 4:56:11 PM UTC-7 Joey Kellner wrote: > In comparing photos from the John Martin Reservoir (JMR) female > Magnificent Frigatebird and the female today at Cherry Creek Reservoir > (CCR) I believe the these are TWO DIFFERENT birds. Below are the > checklists from JMR and CCR. Note the length of the left and right outer > tail feathers on the JMR bird (different lengths...I seriously doubt the > shorter feather grew THAT much in three days). Also note the patterning of > the center of the dark bib as it extends down into the white of the upper > breast (JMR bird has a large "blob" extending down, the CCR bird does > not). The JMR bird also has some black feathering inside the white (on the > sides of the chest). Just some interesting differences. > > Sami Colvin's checklist from John Martin on November 5th: > https://ebird.org/checklist/S76014403 > Joey Kellner's checklist from Cherry Creek today: > https://ebird.org/checklist/S76014403 > > Wow! Hurricanes did not seem THAT strong (and close to the western part > of the Gulf of Mexico). > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > > On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 1:53:15 PM UTC-7 Steve Stachowiak wrote: > >> Cobirders, >> >> >> >> The bird was last observed flying south, for what that is worth. The >> newer Rueter-Hess Reservoir is ~12 miles straight due south of Cherry Creek >> reservoir if anybody down around Parker has a chance to check that >> location. I suggest Aurora Reservoir at ~6 miles SE as the Frigatebird >> flies would definitely be in play as well. >> >> >> >> Good Birding, >> >> Steve Stachowiak >> >> Highlands Ranch, CO >> >> >> >> *From:* cob...@googlegroups.com *On Behalf Of >> *Rachel >> Kolokoff Hopper >> *Sent:* Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:28 PM >> *To:* bunting...@gmail.com >> *Cc:* Colorado Birds >> *Subject:* Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County >> >> >> >> No. People at Chatfield & Marston. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> www.rkhphotography.net >> >> Rachel Kolokoff Hopper >> >> Ft. Collins >> >> >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 1:21 PM, Brian Johnson wrote: >> >> Has the bird been spotted since leaving Cherry Creek? >> >> Brian Johnson >> >> Englewood CO >> >> On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 12:45:43 PM UTC-7 myrong...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >> I see people at the handicapped platform, the Dam, and south of the swim >> beach. >> >> >> >> Myron Gerhard >> >> Jefferson county >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Meg Reck wrote: >> >> Where in chatfield are birders looking? >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:32 PM, Myron Gerhard wrote: >> >> >> >> I’m here and other Birders are arriving also. >> >> >> >> Myron Gerhard >> >> Jefferson county >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> >> On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:26 PM, Brandon wrote: >> >> >> >> Anyone at Chatfield Reservoir yet? >> >> Brandon Percival >> Pueblo West, CO >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 11:47 AM Nathan Pieplow wrote: >> >> Bird just left Cherry Creek heading southwest. Check Chatfield. >> >> >> >> Nathan Pieplow >> >> Boulder >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 11:22 AM David Bailey wrote: >> >> Still present. Hovering over south part of reservoir. >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM Ken Wat wrote: >> >> Mary and myself were seeing it from Prairie Loop and it was circling the >> reservoir. I did not see it dive and have not seen it again in the past >> 10 minutes. >> >> >> >> Ken Wat >> >> Aurora >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 10:38 AM David Bailey wrote: >> >> Mary, >> >> >> >> In what area of Cherry Creek was the bird? Was it circling the reservoir >> or did it seem to be moving in a particular direction? >> >> >> >> David Bailey >> >> >> >> Golden >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2020
Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County
In comparing photos from the John Martin Reservoir (JMR) female Magnificent Frigatebird and the female today at Cherry Creek Reservoir (CCR) I believe the these are TWO DIFFERENT birds. Below are the checklists from JMR and CCR. Note the length of the left and right outer tail feathers on the JMR bird (different lengths...I seriously doubt the shorter feather grew THAT much in three days). Also note the patterning of the center of the dark bib as it extends down into the white of the upper breast (JMR bird has a large "blob" extending down, the CCR bird does not). The JMR bird also has some black feathering inside the white (on the sides of the chest). Just some interesting differences. Sami Colvin's checklist from John Martin on November 5th: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76014403 Joey Kellner's checklist from Cherry Creek today: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76014403 Wow! Hurricanes did not seem THAT strong (and close to the western part of the Gulf of Mexico). Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 1:53:15 PM UTC-7 Steve Stachowiak wrote: > Cobirders, > > > > The bird was last observed flying south, for what that is worth. The > newer Rueter-Hess Reservoir is ~12 miles straight due south of Cherry Creek > reservoir if anybody down around Parker has a chance to check that > location. I suggest Aurora Reservoir at ~6 miles SE as the Frigatebird > flies would definitely be in play as well. > > > > Good Birding, > > Steve Stachowiak > > Highlands Ranch, CO > > > > *From:* cob...@googlegroups.com *On Behalf Of > *Rachel > Kolokoff Hopper > *Sent:* Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:28 PM > *To:* bunting...@gmail.com > *Cc:* Colorado Birds > *Subject:* Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County > > > > No. People at Chatfield & Marston. > > Sent from my iPhone > > www.rkhphotography.net > > Rachel Kolokoff Hopper > > Ft. Collins > > > On Nov 8, 2020, at 1:21 PM, Brian Johnson wrote: > > Has the bird been spotted since leaving Cherry Creek? > > Brian Johnson > > Englewood CO > > On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 12:45:43 PM UTC-7 myrong...@gmail.com > wrote: > > I see people at the handicapped platform, the Dam, and south of the swim > beach. > > > > Myron Gerhard > > Jefferson county > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Meg Reck wrote: > > Where in chatfield are birders looking? > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:32 PM, Myron Gerhard wrote: > > > > I’m here and other Birders are arriving also. > > > > Myron Gerhard > > Jefferson county > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 8, 2020, at 12:26 PM, Brandon wrote: > > > > Anyone at Chatfield Reservoir yet? > > Brandon Percival > Pueblo West, CO > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 11:47 AM Nathan Pieplow wrote: > > Bird just left Cherry Creek heading southwest. Check Chatfield. > > > > Nathan Pieplow > > Boulder > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 11:22 AM David Bailey wrote: > > Still present. Hovering over south part of reservoir. > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM Ken Wat wrote: > > Mary and myself were seeing it from Prairie Loop and it was circling the > reservoir. I did not see it dive and have not seen it again in the past > 10 minutes. > > > > Ken Wat > > Aurora > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 10:38 AM David Bailey wrote: > > Mary, > > > > In what area of Cherry Creek was the bird? Was it circling the reservoir > or did it seem to be moving in a particular direction? > > > > David Bailey > > > > Golden > > > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 10:26 AM Mary Keithler wrote: > > Hi all, > > A magnificent frigatebird is currently flying above CherryCreek State > Park. > > Mary Keithler, Arapahoe county > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > 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/FAF8E25D-73E4-4A50-8383-2B333EECA551%40gmail.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+u...@googlegroups.com. > > T
[cobirds] Dunlin at Chatfield; Douglas County
Seen at the tip of the marina sandspit from 10am-11am (before the wind kick up). Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/011201d6afbc%2428fe3870%247afaa950%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Reddish Egret, Jackson Reservoir, Morgan County
The Reddish Egret was still present at Jackson Reservoir after 3:30pm. Access from below the dam (at the outlet), up and over is good, but VERY muddy and can be a long walk. Later in the afternoon the bird was along the west shore and easily accessed from the Jackson Reservoir State Park campground (sandy, but not muddy)...HOWEVER there is a detour to get into the main entrance to the park...the detour takes you west of the park through Anderick Ponds SWA on Morgan County Road 2. Just a FYI. Some photos are on checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S73757510 Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:25:22 PM UTC-6 Joey Kellner wrote: > > > -- > *From:* Joey > *Sent:* September 18, 2020 12:42:22 PM MDT > *To:* Cobirds > *Subject:* Reddish Egret, Jackson Reservoir, Morgan County > > David Dowell, Dean Shoup and I are looking at a young, dark morph Reddish > Egret first seen from the dam near the outlet canal. One can walk down the > face of the dam and get closer. > > Smaller than nearby Great Blue Herons. Grayish-red body, neck and head. > Yellow eyes; Darker grayish wings. Long, dark, relatively even width bill > (tip to base). > > Began running actively and "canopy feeding" > > Photos will be to eBird later. > > Joey. > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado -- 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/199db81f-08ac-4af4-9cbc-6652ad1be085n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: El Paso county Dickcissel and rattlesnake uppdate
I have encountered LITERALLY hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado and perhaps another 100+ in Arizona. Some while driving and they're crossing the road, a number while hiking in the field. Never had any issues or problems with them. You see one, you can EASILY go around it or wait until it leaves. There is NEVER any reason to kill one. Just another example of wildlife being wiped out by humans. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Y (oo) ) )_ ( (( '< ) ) // ) ( ( / "" ) ) ( ( v On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 12:10:15 PM UTC-6, kickback wrote: > > An interesting and successful morning: > > 1. Found two Dickcissels just off Hanover road where the Frost Ranch sign > is. The birds were on the power lines that run to the south.along a ranch > road > > 2. Saw rattlesnake previously reported by Cinnamon (it was big) > > 3. Got ranch hand to kill rattlesnake > > 4. Took more pictures of Dickcissel > > Bill Kosar > > El Paso county > > Colorado Springs > > > -- 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/6f00172e-ff9e-482d-a6b3-33ff4bce30cb%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Denver CBC Initial Tally Results
The Denver CBC has been executed every year since 1954.66 years running now! Upon the completion of our initial tally we found we had 99 species! Add to that, two "Count Week" birds brings the number to 101. Several Count Areas have not reported in and feeder watchers typically add a bird or three. Not a bad count! Several "good" birds were seen on Count Day including: Varied Thrush, White-winged Scoter, Pacific Loon, Western Grebe, American Pipit, Long-tailed Duck, Trumpeter Swan, Mountain and Eastern Bluebird, Lapland Longspur, Say's Phoebe, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Rusty Blackbird! A nice mix of GREAT CBC birds! BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! The Denver CBC also added a new species to their cumulative total of 201 species! That's right, even at 66 years we are still adding species. This year a LEAST SANDPIPER was seen and photographed below the dam at Chatfield Reservoir along the low-water, rocky South Platte "River"! This bring the cumulative total to 202 species of birds! Thank you to all that came out and spent time in the field counting common as well as unusual birds all day. A special thank you to all 24 Count Area Leaders and the DFO Trip Leaders that helped the Denver CBC to start using eBird for the entire CBC. What a journey this year has been! AND this is just the first day of the CBC season! I encourage everyone to get out there and find a CBC to participate in.it's a great time! Joey. Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC Littleton, Colorado _ ( '< // ) / "" -- 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/001e01d5b2f4%24b7083370%2425189a50%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Results of The Big Sit! at Chatfield
Thank you to all that came out and participated on Sunday. Over 55 people attended! Some were experienced birders, some just starting their birding "careers" and some that just stopped by to see what it was all about. Everyone saw a number of bird species and helped contribute to the tallies performed EVERY hour. The weather was perfect (sunny, calm and warm). The birds were many (likely thanks to the recent cold front that came through last Thursday). Our species total was 75! This ties for the highest Big Sit! at Chatfield total. The last time we had 75 species was last year when the HIGH for the day was 19F!!! This year we added a new species for the Sit, Common Nighthawk seen late in the day! This brings the cumulative 16 year total species count to 133!! Wow! ALL from a single location.in October! The most "exciting" event was watching a Prairie Falcon, after it hit an American Coot, drag the coot out of the water onto a sandbar and eat it! WOW! For a full list of species seen please see the eBird checklist located at: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60601667 Again, thanks to everyone that attended (some for an hour, some almost ALL day)! A special "thank you" to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for helping advertise, create posters and provide the canopy that sheltered us this year from the mid-day sun. CP has been supportive since The Big Sit! at Chatfield started over 16 years ago. Thank you! Joey. Joey Kellner The Big Sit! at Chatfield Captain - DFO Insaniacs Littleton, Colorado -- 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/003101d583c9%24745a0760%245d0e1620%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Tomorrow, Sunday, Chatfield BIG SIT!
If you would like to see the changes that were made at Chatfield AND do a little birding, come to Sunday's (October 13th) Chatfield Big Sit! Details below. Joey. Joey Kellner - Big Sit! Host Littleton, Colorado From: Joey Kellner Sent: Sunday, October 6, 2019 4:12 AM To: Cobirds (cobirds@googlegroups.com) Cc: 'Trujillo - DNR, Kallie' ; 'Chatfield Chickadee' ; 'chatfield GOCO' ; 'zachary.schwas...@state.co.us' Subject: Invitation: Chatfield BIG SIT! Hello COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 13th. This will be the 16th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. A park map is at the entrance stations. The Park is fully open (after all the construction), come see the changes and help find a few birds! Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: <https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php> https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 16 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/01d58127%24a8aa0500%24f9fe0f00%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Re: Chatfield goodies
Checklists are: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60530985 & https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60530969 On Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:53:41 AM UTC-6, Joey Kellner wrote: > > Birds seen at the marina sandspit and Plum Creek delta (some birds went > back and forth) : > > 4 Black-bellied Plover > 1 American Golden Plover > 6 American Avocet > 11 Long-billed Dowitcher > 1 Greater Yellowlegs > 2 Lesser Yellowlegs > 1 Pectoral Sandpiper > 1 Spotted Sandpiper > 2 Baird's Sandpiper > 1 Least Sandpiper > > 3 Chestnut-collared Longspur > 1 Lapland Longspur > > Lots of: American Pipit, Horned Lark, Western & Mountain Bluebirds > > At least one Sabine's Gull (lots of Franklin's Gulls) > > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado -- 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/38fab355-070b-4ff7-836f-b2e209358812%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Invitation: Chatfield BIG SIT!
Hello COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 13th. This will be the 16th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list, we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. A park map is at the entrance stations. The Park is fully open (after all the construction), come see the changes and help find a few birds! Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: <https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php> https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 16 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/001601d57c2e%247e5b7340%247b1259c0%24%40comcast.net.
[cobirds] Oriole migration starting?
Just noticed three orioles (2 adult males, 1 adult female) drinking from my hummingbird feeders. Seems they've figured out to top the feeders with their weight and drink the sweet solution that leaks out. Since these are all adults, and two are male (and not fighting it out), I presume that these are migrants starting to head to the southwest U.S. in time for monsoon moisture to give them their final meal boost before heading down to Mexico for the winter. "Winter", seems we JUST got "summer"! Sigh. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000801d53c3b%240388c650%240a9a52f0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Yes, you can count the Pink-footed Goose (etc.)
Interesting thing about the Baikal Teal that few people know about. After the CBRC voted on the bird, additional information was received by the CBRC. Seems the small creek the bird was initially seen on (before the bird made it to Bear Creek) runs through the property of a woman that maintained exotic birds! Birders continued to watch the teal as it was located time and again further downstream along Bear Creek...it was escaping! All this came to light when months later two birders found her escaped Trumpeter Swan! Like the teal the swan was also unbanded and had both its halluxes (hind toes) intact. She refused to answer any questions (or even thank the birders that found her "lost swan"). "Now you know the rest of the story." - Paul Harvey Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 11:02:18 AM UTC-7, Ted Floyd wrote: > > Hey, all. > > I'm writing here in official ABA (American Birding Association) capacity. > > Andy Bankert's interpretation is correct. I have confirmed this with the > chair of the ABA Recording Standards & Ethics Committee. As long as the > bird is on the ABA *Checklist*, you may count it for your ABA list. Thus, > the Weld County Pink-footed and Barnacle geese may be counted for your ABA > list. Note that you are not compelled to do so. The decision is based on > your own personal assessment of the birds' statuses. Which can lead to some > interesting dilemmas, two of which I briefly describe below. > > 1. Two birders discovered a White-cheeked Pintail in Florida and, > interestingly, it was a prospective milestone for both. (Definitely #800 > for one birder, #750 as I recall for the other.) At the time the species > was on both the ABA and the Florida lists. So it was countable. However, > one of the birders wasn't satisfactorily persuaded that the bird was a > natural vagrant; so he didn't count it. This is okay! It was the exact same > bird; the identification was not in question; and the bird counted for one > birder's list but not the other's. The two birders are still friends. Life > goes on. > > 2. A glorious Smew near St. Louis delighted birders in the winter of > 1999-2000. Some of us saw that very bird. Including Yours Truly. But here's > the rather interesting thing. The bird was seen on both sides (Missouri and > Illinois) of the Mississippi River, with one state's committee accepting > the record and other rejecting it. We are talking about the same bird! > Accepted by one committee, rejected by the other. Missouri and Illinois > birders are still friends. Life goes on. > > Back to the Weld County geese. You are 100% allowed to count them for your > ABA list--right now, without waiting for the records committee. You are > also 100% allowed to exclude one or both species from your list. If the > Colorado Bird Records Committee accepts, say, the Pink-footed Goose, you > are *still* 100% allowed to exclude the species from your list--for > example, if you feel that the bird was not satisfactorily demonstrated to > be a natural vagrant. > > Okay, that's the end of my official response. The rest is my own personal > opinion. > > The moral of this story, if you ask me is this: There are two kinds of > people in this world, those who can accept ambiguity and uncertainty in > life, and those whose heads explode. I, personally, delight in the diverse, > and sometimes incompatible, approaches we bring to birding. Some folks > don't count heard-only, exotic, and Hawaiian birds for the personal lists; > that truly doesn't bother me. One listing authority (the ABA) excludes the > Mexican Duck from its list, but another (eBird) not; that doesn't bother > me, either. And some folks have cheerfully ticked the Weld County > Pink-footed Goose off their bird lists, whilst others are taking a > wait-and-see attitude; and that, too, is perfectly fine with me. > > My take, which doesn't have to be yours, is that birds are cool and that > I'm inclined to err on the side of inclusivity when it comes to counting > birds for my personal list. Even feral peafowl. (By the way, the Indian > Peafowl was recently added to the ABA *Checklist*. I'm just saying.) And > as with the Florida pintail and Missouri/Illinois Smew: We're still > friends; life goes on. > > Ted Floyd > Lafayette, Boulder 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 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/065d08d2-9428-458b-aeeb-473d46da89b0%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Denver CBC - 15 Dec some highlights :-)
The initial tally last night at the compilation potluck (thank you to all that participated and to all that brought great food), came to 111 species! Not back for a “lack luster” day. Most groups commented on fewer birds and not much flying around in the sky, but almost every group had a couple “goodies” that other groups did not have. Highlights for the Denver CBC yesterday: Spotted Sandpiper, Black Scoter, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Winter Wren, White-throated, Swamp, Chipping, Harris’s and Golden-crowned Sparrows, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Loon, Western Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Greater Scaup, Pine Grosbeak, Say’s Phoebe, Ross’s, Snow, Greater White-fronted, Canada and Cackling Goose (no Brant and no Pink-footed ☹), American Pipit, and much more. Owls that were reported were: Great Horned, Eastern Screech, Pygmy, and Northern Saw-whet (a “thank you” shout-out to those early risers)! A “thank you” to all the participates and ESPECIALLY the Area Leaders (that know all the “secret, birdy, spots in their areas). Thank you to Chatfield State Park’s leadership for working with us and the construction company to give us access to most of the Park and especially for the use of multipurpose room for our compilation and potluck! There are still LOTS of CBCs out there to help with…please consider trying one in a location that you normally don’t bird…you’ll learn a lot and have a ton of fun! Joey. Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC _ ( '< // ) / "" -- 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/00ab01d4954e%24ed819ff0%24c884dfd0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mountain Lakes Sunday
Greetings, Kathy Mihm-Dunning, David Dowell and I birded the lakes of Park and Lake Counties. Started with fog and a breeze, but the fog cleared by mid-mourning and the breeze lessened. Best birds: Eleven Mile Reservoir: (mostly open, frozen at west end) White-winged Scoter: 9! Black Scoter: 8! Long-tailed Duck: 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull: 2 adults Common Loon: 2 Spinney Mountain Reservoir: (mostly open, but freezing up at the west end) Long-tailed Duck: 2 Antero Reservoir: (completely frozen) Ice Pond: (almost completely frozen, no birds seen on the tiny amount of open water) Clear Creek Lake: (mostly frozen; nothing of note) Twin Lakes: (completely open) Snow Goose: 1 Long-tailed Duck: 5! Mt Elbert Forebay: (completely open) Barrow's Goldeneye: 5 All in all, not a bad day up at "the lakes". Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/001a01d47fa2%2451962190%24f4c264b0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: birding pifalls
Thank you Glenn. First, for finding and scrutinizing this bird and notifying people of your first impressions of the bird (yes, nearly all your first impressions are correct :-) ). It is better to get people onto a bird and find out it might not be the bird you thought, than the opposite...telling no one and then showing photos of a rarity that no one can chase because it left! So, for letting us all know what you suspected WAS the right thing to do. Second, thank you for posting your uncertainty and suspicions. It allows all of us to reflect, "Did I, personally, see enough detail on the bird to make a positive identification?" Many times when out birding we "blindly" accept a companion's sightings. When we bird with a friend or an organized group we should, like Glenn, want a clean list for ourselves. Sometimes we get caught up in the "chase" and allow "peer pressure" to influence the bird identifications we make (or attempt to make at great distances). Again, a big "THANK YOU" to Glenn for explaining his decision process and conclusions. We all need to re-evaluate what we saw...and see in the future. Great birders like Glenn DO make mistakes occasionally, but that is how great birders became great...they make mistakes and learn. I guess I need to make more mistakes! Thanks Glenn. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 7:51:20 PM UTC-6, Glenn and Laurie wrote: > > So today I reminded myself I am not the best birder in the world. > Something everyone needs to pay attention to. First impressions are often > correct but not always. Tony Leukering taught me shape and structure are > huge in bird ID. Plumage changes but structure rarely does. I was fairly > convinced the Marston duck was a tufted duck. I saw and photo’d the bird > fairly close up. In defense of everyone else who reported this bird, it > was never close to shore after my initial sighting. From a distance, it > appeared to be a TUDU but was not easy to confirm. After looking at my > photos, I became suspicious. Shape and structure did not look right. I’d > rather be wrong and have a clean list than fudge a rarity. > > > > I’m ok with mis-IDing this one, because I won’t next time. > > > > Glenn Walbek > > Castle Rock, CO > > > > 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+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/8ac2e1b8-f06b-424f-85e8-86f64753fde2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] BIG SIT! results from Chatfield
Thirteen hardy souls participated through the course of the day. 17-25F, snowy on and off, steam on the water on and off, windy and calm. Wow! Was the weather finicky! A BIG "THANK YOU" to Colorado Parks & Wildlife for bringing us hot coffee, donuts and even hot pizza for lunch Thank you SO much! In the past, bad weather has brought the most species on the Big Sit, with two years with bad weather each having 72 species.This year.75 species!! Wow! None of the participants expected this many after the first half of the day with such nasty weather. Highlights were Sabine's, Bonaparte's and Franklin's Gulls, multiple flocks of cranes throughout the day totaling 555 individuals, Surf Scoter, Baird's and Pectoral Sandpipers, and two Common Loons. We ran an eBird checklist every hour (so have 12 checklists for the day). Total species list is below. Cackling Goose Canada Goose Wood Duck Blue-winged/Cinnamon Teal Northern Shoveler Gadwall American Wigeon Mallard Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Ring-necked Duck Lesser Scaup Surf Scoter Bufflehead Common Merganser Ruddy Duck Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Eared Grebe Western Grebe Mourning Dove American Coot Sandhill Crane Killdeer Baird's Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Wilson's Snipe Greater Yellowlegs Sabine's Gull Bonaparte's Gull Franklin's Gull Ring-billed Gull California Gull Herring Gull Common Loon Double-crested Cormorant American White Pelican Great Blue Heron Osprey Northern Harrier Cooper's Hawk Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Great Horned Owl Belted Kingfisher Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker American Kestrel Merlin Prairie Falcon Black-billed Magpie American Crow Common Raven Horned Lark Barn Swallow Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch Western Bluebird Mountain Bluebird Townsend's Solitaire Hermit Thrush American Robin American Pipit House Finch Lesser Goldfinch American Goldfinch Chipping Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco White-crowned Sparrow Song Sparrow Spotted Towhee Western Meadowlark Red-winged Blackbird Brewer's Blackbird Yellow-rumped Warbler Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/002701d4642e%24c1e8f510%2445badf30%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chatfield Big Sit! tomorrow (Sunday) still a GO!
COBIRDERs, The Big Sit! at Chatfield is still on for tomorrow. Rain, snow, sleet, wind…or shine (okay, that last one is wishful thinking)! In the past, bad weather made is somewhat miserable for birding and birders, but great for birds (assuming there is visibility). Please come and join in the fun for an hour or as long as you can! Dress warm and for wet weather! Also, reminder - access to the Heronry is only through the Titan Road/Roxborough Road entrance on the east side of the park (Kingfisher Bridge is closed...or by now, gone). Follow the signs tomorrow to the Heronry overlook parking lot and to the deck overlooking the lake. Joey. Hello Fellow COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 14th. This will be the 15th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. NOTE: ENTRY TO THE PARK FOR THIS EVENT IS ONLY FROM THE SOUTH, THE WEST ENTRANCE TO CHATFIELD WILL NOT GET YOU THERE AS THE PLATTE RIVER BRIDGE IS OUT. Just follow the signs from the south entrance. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 15 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/001c01d46324%2476534c50%2462f9e4f0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Invitation: Chatfield BIG SIT!
Hello Fellow COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from today...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible in the course of the day. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Parks & Wildlife will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 14th. This will be the 15th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list we will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. NOTE: ENTRY TO THE PARK FOR THIS EVENT IS ONLY FROM THE SOUTH, THE WEST ENTRANCE TO CHATFIELD WILL NOT GET YOU THERE AS THE PLATTE RIVER BRIDGE IS OUT. Just follow the signs from the south entrance. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! Colorado Parks & Wildlife will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. So far, this year's weather looks to be perfect...for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 15 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/001801d45e8b%2498840140%24c98c03c0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: JeffCo: Tropical Kingbird—South Platte Reservoir
A special "Thank You" to Frank Ferrell for discovering this bird and noticing that "something wasn't quite right". Frank was diligent in documenting what he saw and Michael Lester came to the conclusion first that this might be a Tropical Kingbird. BINGO! Thanks to these two, MANY people were able to see, hear, photograph and record this wonderful bird. This is only third Colorado record for the species. Thank you Michael and Frank! Joey. On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-6, Michael Lester wrote: > > Hi All, > > Frank Farrell reported a Western Kingbird to eBird with an intriguing > description. I just followed up and confirmed my suspicion that it is a > Tropical Kingbird. It is on the power lines west of the SW corner of South > Platte Reservoir. > > Michael Lester > Littleton > > Sent from my iPhone -- 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/d79af2fb-faf1-4ff8-8b00-2c849768c2b2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Summer Tanager - Chatfield State Park - Douglas County
The monthly birdwalk at Chatfield today discovered a male Summer Tanager at the Plum Creek Picnic area (in the cottonwoods by the picnic tables between the parking lot and the reservoir). This bird was mostly red, but showed signs of molt (yellow feathering on the flanks and undertail coverts). Possibly indicating a one year old male? At least two Red-eyed Vireos were still singing in this area, but closer to the reservoir itself. eBird also flagged a first year Franklin's Gull (a tad early for this location). Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Y (oo) ) )_ ( (( '< ) ) // ) ( ( / "" ) ) ( ( v -- 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/01d426a4%240909db80%241b1d9280%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow in May?
On today's Chatfield Spring Count Steve Stachowiak and I identified (not hard) an adult Golden-crowned Sparrow along the Highland Canal east of the Douglas County parking lot on Roxburough Road just north of the Highland Canal (and south of the Chatfield pay station). Question, does ANYONE know of a non-fall/winter Golden-crowned Sparrow in Colorado? We thought it was pretty outstanding! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/0333cac0-66e1-4003-94fc-7c889ea70011%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: ZONE-TAILED HAWK flying over Chatfield
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sm1uR79Pu0s/WuUB3QZWmAI/AEg/c4ec0hYcULAJtsLP8nKFbYxHLtKla06GgCLcBGAs/s1600/180428-Raker-5DIII-1207.jpg> Rob Raker took a great shot of the Zone-tailed Hawk (with a Turkey Vulture). Joey. Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado -- 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/6b0165ea-fc1a-4716-9ba1-883f3e33fcc8%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Some Weld and Morgan Highlights
I believe the marsh(es) referred to are located at: these Ponds <https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B021'42.2%22N+104%C2%B030'26.2%22W/@40.3617315,-104.5160298,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sweld+county+road+59!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.3617165!4d-104.5072745> Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 5:38:57 PM UTC-6, William Kaempfer wrote: > > Today I took the time to enjoy the mild March weather with an excursion to > Weld County. Joined by John Vanderpoel and Cameron Boyd, we started by > birding Glenmere Park in Greeley. Pretty normal stuff until we finally hit > a passerine flock at the end with one each of Red- and White-breasted > Nuthatches and a Golden=crowned Kinglet. On to the WCR 59 marsh where lots > of ducks were evident including some stunning and recently arrived Cinnamon > Teal. All of the shorebirds to be found were on the west side where lots > of Killdeer were joined by a pair of Wilson’s Snipe and single Greater > Yellowlegs and Baird’s Sandpiper. A single Ring-necked Pheasant called and > then flushed from the marsh. > > > > Loloff had even more ducks, and unlike WCR 59, the focus was on divers > with Canvasback, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup and Ruddy Duck all > present. The scaup were the most abundant of these, but tried as we did, > we couldn’t call any Greater. A large flock of several hundred Cackling > Geese was a nice contrast. Also present were another single Greater > Yellowlegs and a pair of Great-tailed Grackles. At this point, Cameron had > to head for home and I proposed heading on to Ft. Morgan. John took the > bait, and we were off. > > > > Our hope was to visit the east side of Riverside Park to try again for > Winter Wren. Success this time as the bird called and sang repeatedly from > the cattails in the creek that heads west from the spot first described by > Norm Lewis about 2 months ago—the 9th hole of the Frisbee golf course. > As we lest the spot, John picked out a late Norther Shrike. > > > > Finally we stopped at Jackson Reservoir; a very full, white-capped covered > and not particularly birdy Jackson Reservoir. The little pond opposite the > lakeside community had a pair of Horned Grebes, one already molted into > alternate plumage and we found both Eastern (2) and Mountain (3) Bluebirds. > > > > Finally, let me thank Christian for his post on Jeff Parks. Very sad > news, and I’ll miss birding with the always enthusiastic Jeff. > > > > Bill Kaempfer > > Boulderr > -- 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/fb2df7bd-7436-4238-b23c-ed52acb192b4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] YELLOW-BILLED LOON - South Platte Park Reservoir - Arapahoe County
I was asked to investigate a loon report from South Platte Park Reservoir and upon arrival found the bird waaay up at the North end of the reservoir. The bird turned out to be a Yellow-billed Loon! Nice! http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S41658651 Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/3a59c8fb-2bde-49b7-89d2-1f65d7917f2f%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] SNOWY OWL - Morgan County
David Dowell just reported finding a SNOWY OWL sitting on a light pole right along I-76, near Fort Morgan, just east of exit 80. Hopefully the first of many this upcoming winter! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/001901d3662f%2402a462a0%2407ed27e0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Volunteers Needed for the 2017 Denver Christmas Bird Count
The Denver Christmas Bird Count (64th year running!) will be held Saturday, December 16th with a compilation potluck starting at 5pm at the Chatfield State Park headquarters (State Parks vehicle pass required). Twenty-three count areas now have leaders and we are in need of participants. Several count areas have very few (if any) observers beyond the Area Leader. We need YOU to help us out! You don't have to be an "expert" birder. People of all birding levels are welcome! Since the Denver CBC covers a broad range of habitats in its 15-mile diameter circle, this is a great way to select a habitat and learn the species in a habitat that you perhaps are not as familiar with. The Denver CBC covers foothills (Mount Falcon, Indian Hills, Doublehead Mountain, Red Rocks Park), Riparian (Deer Creek, Chatfield, South Platte Park, parts of Littleton, Lakewood, Bear Creek, etc.) and urban neighborhoods (lakes, parks, etc.). Please contact me if you are interested in helping out for a morning, or all day. Note - If you cannot help out on this date, PLEASE consider volunteering to help out on another Christmas Bird Count in Colorado. There are many CBCs held state wide from December 14th to January 5th. Again, no prior experience is needed and all skill levels are welcomed by the Compilers! This is an amazing way to learn more about our "birds of winter". Please join in the fun! Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC Littleton, Colorado vireo1 at comcast.net 303 978 1748 -- 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/000101d360b2%248304a040%24890de0c0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mountain Lakes
Norm Erthal, Dan Brooke, Cheryl Teuton and I headed up to some mountain lakes today under beautiful, sunny skies and calm winds. It appears that many "waterbirds" have not come down from the north yet, but still some goodies are present already. Eleven Mile Reservoir (Park): 2 Surf Scoters in the middle of the lake 22 Surf Scoters in a single flock at the west end of the lake Among the flock of twenty-two Surf Scoters was 4 White-winged Scoters! 26 total scoters in a single flock! 3 Common Loons Spinney Mountain Reservoir (Park): 4 Surf Scoters 2 Common Loons Antero Reservoir (Park): 1 Surf Scoter 6 Common Loons Buffalo Creek Reservoir (Park): Many ducks, nothing unexpected Ice Pond (in Buena Vista) (Chaffee) Many ducks, nothing unexpected Clear Creek Lake (Chaffee): VERY few birds on the lake; nothing unusual Mt Elbert Forebay (Lake): 5 Common Mergansers...that was it! Dillon Reservoir (Summit): VERY few birds; nothing of note Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant (Summit): Several species of dabbling ducks (no goldeneyes) One BAT flying around the pond In the daytime! Hopefully the upcoming weather brings more birds down into Colorado as northern lakes/ponds start to freeze up. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000f01d35117%24908c0730%24b1a41590%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Results Big Sit! at Chatfield State Park
Yesterday's DFO sponsored Big Sit! at Chatfield State Park was once again a great success! Over fifty people stopped by to participate and/or see what it was all about including a Cub Scout troop! 70 species were tallied throughout the day with highlights being a Violet-green Swallow, Lesser Black-backed Gull and Golden and Bald Eagles. A behavior highlight was watching a Bald Eagle chasing an Osprey until the Osprey dropped its fish (onto dry land)...which the eagle did NOT retrieve! Thanks to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for supplying the signs, table and having a canopy available in case the weather changed. Thank you! Thanks to all that came out to enjoy beautiful day! eBird checklist can be found at: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39783640 Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/01d340ff%2478591ae0%24690b50a0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] THE BIG SIT! - Sunday at Chatfield State Park - Douglas
Hello Again Fellow COBIRDERS! The Big Sit is almost here! Are you looking to do some fun birding tomorrow...Sunday? Come work on your Douglas and Jefferson County lists! This year's Big Sit weather looks interesting with the approaching cold front...who knows what might precede the front! What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park Sunday, October 8th. This will be the 15th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or three or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list I will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. Just follow the signs located at both entrances. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! State Parks will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun/heat, or shelter from rain. Hope to see you all there! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000a01d33fb2%2452535d40%24f6fa17c0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] The Big Sit! - Next Sunday -Sunday, October 8 - Chatfield State Park - Douglas County
Hello Fellow COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do a week from tomorrow...Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible. This is a worldwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park next Sunday, October 8th. This will be the 15th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list Ed will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. Just follow the signs located at both entrances. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! State Parks will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. This year's weather looks to be perfect.for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/about.php The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 14 years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/001a01d33a18%247025d4f0%2450717ed0%24%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Black-billed Cuckoo, Grace's Warbler, Dickcissels
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X3kagaEFZck/WTVBk0jUIwI/AD4/fr9fGAbdhT0GKe89zn_doZAcMBlSQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1476%2B-%2BBBCU.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fQKrbW3uodk/WTVBnYUK2CI/AD8/3-LUhkP-ceYadYYQR_FLcDPuw3RnOkKPACLcB/s1600/IMG_1405%2B-%2BBBCU.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GBu4daNwdzs/WTVBdRO2HDI/AD0/b02ImKNt5vsS67KNdnCN76BiCux1UHsUACLcB/s1600/IMG_1360%2B-%2BBBCU.jpg> Nice bird Glenn...thanks for sharing! Joey. On Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 12:23:04 PM UTC-6, Glenn Walbek wrote: > > Folks, > > Yesterday after working on the plains, I wandered up to Jumbo / Tamarack > SWAs to look for northeast specialties and see if some of the recently > reported migrants were hanging around. At parking area 1 of Tamarack SWA > on the west side of hwy 83, I briefly observed and briefly heard calling a > Black-billed Cuckoo along with several Yellow-billed Cuckoos. I mentioned > this to Joey Kellner this morning and he and his group were able to refind > and photograph the bird in the same location. This is where the Eastern > Wood-Pewee has been vocalizing now for a second straight year. > > http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37340218 > > Today, I took my chances on the Grace’s Warbler in Cheyenne Mountain SP > and found him singing a bit south of the previously reported locations. On > my return trip I heard a singing Dickcissel in the grassy area(s) near the > amphitheater. Last year around this time, I encountered signing > Dickcissels in marginal Dickcissel habitat in the foothills of Douglas > County. > > http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37355383 > > Good Birding! > > Glenn Walbek > Castle Rock, CO > https://gwalbek.smugmug.com/2017-Birds/ > > -- 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/a0721035-16df-4d00-8e04-b69caa1c8d32%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: New boating allowed on Denver lakes eliminates migrant stopover
I've noticed that there are not many "waterfowl" on most Colorado lakes this year. Due to nice weather and "ice-out" happening in January/February did most ducks pass through already? Grebes and loons are starting to build in number albeit slowly. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/a5a62e88-10ee-4774-a8a1-ccef94ca3324%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Need help with bird identification?
Northern Flicker Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, March 24, 2017 at 12:51:58 PM UTC-6, Susan Wise wrote: > > Need help with bird identification? There’s a lot you can tell from just > part of a bird. This poor guy was found near a Peregrine Falcon. Hmmm. > > > > The Audubon Society of Greater Denver is offering the Master Birder > Program again starting August 2017. Anatomy & Physiology included. > > > > Details at: > http://www.denveraudubon.org/programs-events/programs-eventscourses-and-learning-programsaudubon-master-birder-2 > . > > > > For further questions: i...@denveraudubon.org . > > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WHL8Z8WyaSE/WNVpoOXEs7I/AOw/EdLSekmfEy0bW8rv4iIO7vY0SxztbMJpQCLcB/s1600/Flicker%2BHead.jpg> > > > Susan Wise > > Longmont CO > > > > Photo date 03/17 > > Undisclosed location > > -- 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/824573fa-b808-494d-9f74-3c3041a8132d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Dunlin - Interspecies friendship?
I don't think the term "friendship" (Dunlin and Killdeer) or "dislike" (Purple Sandpiper and Wilson's Snipe) apply at all. The birds are where they are/were due to the three basic needs (food, water, shelter) being satisfied. There was no other habitat nearby that satisfied the needs of these birds and therefore they were in close proximity to each other. The "dislike" could just be two species competing for the same resources...the victor gets the spoils. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 11:13:54 AM UTC-7, Gregg Goodrich wrote: > > The Dunlin at McLellen continues to hangout with the Killdeer. This is my > third trip and each time they have been together. Is their a mutual benefit > to this relationship? I would think they could both easily find food > without the other. There are coyotes at the lake. See photo in checklist. > Maybe 2 pair of eyes are better that one to help alert to danger. > > Then there is the Brandt and the Greater White-fronted Goose that seem to > always be together at the Lone Tree golf club. Certainly there are plenty > of other geese to sound an alarm. > > Maybe it is just a need for companionship. And since their same species is > not around, they have found another species. Other examples of interspecies > friendships? > > Gregg Goodrich > Highlands Ranch > > > eBird Checklist – High Line Canal Trail--McLellen Reservoir periphery, > Colorado – Thu Feb 09, 2017 – 11 species > http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S34260006 > -- 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/cd08232a-61b7-4a3b-9f54-7a99f958cd67%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Could the Trumpeter swan at Chatfiled be injured or sick?
I do not believe there is anything "wrong" with this Trumpeter Swan. This bird has been seen to swim, eat, fly, etc. This bird could leave at any time. As David says, Colorado has MANY records of swans spending the winter on small ponds. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 9:42:42 AM UTC-7, Matt Crooks wrote: > > I don't know much about swan behavior but having it stay in the same small > largely iced-over pond for 30 days seems odd. Don't they usually pass > through in a few days at most? > > Just curious if anyone has thoughts or has experienced such an extended > stay from a single bird? > > Regards, > > Matt C. Littleton. > > -- 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/4c2f99f8-bc72-4316-a638-8d016ff2e1b3%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Dunlin- McLellen Reservoir in Douglas Cnty
Very cool! This is most likely the same bird initially found on the Denver CBC by Ed Holub and his grandson Thomas (also as McLellen Reservoir) on December 17th. With the lake almost freezing over several weeks back, I'm curious where it has spent it's time when the cold hit. Nice job Gregg for relocating this bird! Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/567e92c7-a31d-4a00-98e2-f84b8330f6e2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Two Long-tailed Ducks and NO Black Scoter - South Platte Park Reservoir - Jefferson/Arapahoe
There are a small number of birds on South Platte Park Reservoir. After spending forty minutes, two of use found two LONG-TAILED DUCKS (female type) one at the far west end and simultaneously a second along the rock at the far north end. Otherwise, there are mostly Common Goldeneyes, Pied-billed Grebes and RUDDY DUCKS in various states of molt. I suspect that many people are seeing some of these molting male Ruddy Ducks and calling them the Black Scoter. Black Scoters have dark sides of the body (not pale brown) and they do NOT have gleaming white checks but a dirty white. Black Scoters also have very rounded heads with a steep forehead coming down to meet the smallish bill.not a sloping forehead with a "thick" bill that Ruddy Ducks have. With the new year and new lists in work, I'm just trying to keep the eBird and COBIRD records straight with clean IDs. J Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000d01d26515%24a21799e0%24e646cda0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Denver CBC initial tally and a FIRST for the Denver CBC!
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Z2wHTVY-S0/WFYbWPhFi5I/ADM/lHJSPnMY6xI0Z-s6cTJV_JI8cXG5gArfACLcB/s1600/IMG_9274-GRSP.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7AcZp8L6s1A/WFYbcbrQXYI/ADQ/vsA1yIlnCZUvIrHF7ha6jkwOXyA53jfswCLcB/s1600/IMG_9277-sp.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WTlVagRlpu8/WFYbfSyIdZI/ADU/RwuFWbACQ6ULeKbrHj0nHQwfhA-Upw-7gCLcB/s1600/IMG_9293-GRSP.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BkirsP7w6MQ/WFYbOA61rfI/ADI/H6BWrEJiproK5E5rNVZcjIvsTlb3Kq62wCLcB/s1600/IMG_9271-sp.jpg> A good number of hardy souls participated in today's Denver CBC. The initial tally is 109 species! Not bad for a day starting with 6-8 inches of snow on the roads and a below zero to single digit highs! Highlights included: Ross's Goose Dunlin (near McClellan Reservoir) Lesser Goldfinch All three species of Rosy Finch Audubon's Warbler Say's Phoebe Brown Thrasher White-throated Sparrow Harris's Sparrow (multiple) The Denver CBC has been held annually since 1954 and this year *we added a new species*! One of the Chatfield groups found a *GRASSHOPPER SPARROW!!* You never know what might turn up when you go out birding. :-) Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Compiler - Denver CBC -- 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/d15a6c3e-e66d-461b-b468-c87094264b9d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Gull ID difficulty
Umm, how about the MOST likely gull fitting said description...adult Herring Gull? Most birds in the field do NOT look like their paintings in a field guide. This is why a description of what you see is required for some sightings in eBird. Describe what aspects of the bird seen look DIFFERENT from the ideal field guide picture. Not all winter time gulls are in a plumage or molt stage that maps with a drawing in a guide (e.g. the aforementioned "winter" streaking). Keep looking at gulls...all times of year, all stages of molt...in time they do get "easier". :-) Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/15fb7b5d-54c2-4135-af73-57fb4d52f6de%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Volunteers Needed for Denver Christmas Bird Count
The Denver Christmas Bird Count (62nd year running!) will be held Saturday, December 17th with a compilation potluck starting at 5pm at the Chatfield State Park headquarters (State Parks vehicle pass required). Twenty-three count areas now have leaders and we are in need of participants. Several count areas have very few (if any) observers beyond the Area Leader. We need YOU to help us out! You don't have to be an "expert" birder. People of all birding levels are welcome! Since the Denver CBC covers a broad range of habitats this is a great way to select a habitat and learn the species in a habitat that you perhaps are not as familiar with. The Denver CBC covers foothills (Mount Falcon, Indian Hills, Doublehead Mountain, Red Rocks Park), Riparian (Deer Creek, Chatfield, South Platte Park, parts of Littleton, Lakewood, Bear Creek, etc.). Please contact me if you are interested in helping out for a morning, or all day. Note - If you cannot help out on this date, PLEASE consider volunteering to help out on another Christmas Bird Count in Colorado. There are many CBCs held state wide from December 14th to January 5th. Again, no prior experience is needed and all skill levels are welcomed by the Compilers! This is an amazing way to learn more about our "birds of winter". Please join in the fun! Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC Littleton, Colorado vireo1 at comcast.net 303 978 1748 -- 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/004301d250ea%2410b4a810%24321df830%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: SNOW BUNTING--Chatfield SP (Jefferson)
A big thanks to Alec for getting the word out to so many people so quickly today! The bird remained until after sundown. This Snow Bunting looks to be a female (based upon the black based greater coverts). Not sure if this is a first year female or an adult. I'd like to thank all the birders today for maintaining a distance of about 50 feet. The bird seemed unaffected by all the birders and model airplane people present this afternoon and hopefully if future observers also maintain a respectable distance this bird will remain for awhile...maybe the Denver CBC on December 17th? :-) Thanks Alec for getting so many people their State Snow Bunting!! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 12:08:52 PM UTC-7, Alec Hopping wrote: > > Looking at it now- friendly, exposed and alone at the model airplane field > parking lot. Metro listers-now is a nice chance to see this often very > tricky CO species. Clean photos taken; will upload later. > > Best, > Alec Hopping > Littleton 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 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/35691ba3-5c9e-4b48-8478-d0e7c2522c88%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] DFO Mountian Lake Scoter Trip Results
Five people joined me in the annual DFO "Scoter Trip" to various mountain lakes. Two species of scoters were found! :-) A few Barrow's Goldeneye's were also seen as well as a surprising FIVE Greater Yellowlegs at Ice Pond in Buena Vista (VERY odd for November...*and *at such a high elevation). The weather cooperated wonderfully with very light winds and only the occasional "spitting" water droplets. Below are the summary results of the trip. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Date: 5-Nov-16 Number of Species 50 Number of Individuals 8,713 Number of Checklists 11 Species Name Number Seen Canada Goose 8 Gadwall 218 American Wigeon 53 Mallard 38 Northern Shoveler 3 Northern Pintail 2 Green-winged Teal 9 Canvasback 3 Redhead 2 Ring-necked Duck 40 Lesser Scaup 28 *Surf Scoter* *1* *Black Scoter* *1* Bufflehead 1,500 Common Goldeneye 7 *Barrow's Goldeneye* *3* Common Merganser 16 Ruddy Duck 45 Common Loon *13* loon sp. *1* Pied-billed Grebe 12 Eared Grebe 220 Western Grebe 137 Bald Eagle 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Rough-legged Hawk 2 American Coot 3,000 *Greater Yellowlegs* *5* Ring-billed Gull 9 California Gull 8 Herring Gull 2 Rock Pigeon 7 Lewis's Woodpecker 3 Merlin 1 Steller's Jay 1 Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay 2 Black-billed Magpie 2 American Crow 61 Common Raven 6 Horned Lark 18 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Mountain Chickadee 1 Bushtit 12 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Townsend's Solitaire 1 European Starling 26 Dark-eyed Junco 2 Song Sparrow 1 Spotted Towhee 1 Red Crossbill 4 -- 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/b79fc5c3-5680-436d-a201-4c77ad8d0115%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] "THE BIG SIT!" at Chatfield State Park - THIS Sunday, October 9th
Hello Fellow COBIRDERS! Looking for something to do this Sunday? How about some leisure birding at a Big Sit? What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible. This is a nationwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! The Denver Field Ornithologists will once again sponsor and Ed Holub will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park this Sunday, October 9th. This will be the 14th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from dawn to dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list Ed will perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. Just follow the signs located at both entrances. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have), food, water, treats to share or whatever you need to spend time birding! State Parks will be providing a canopy for shade from the sun, or shelter from rain. This year's weather looks to be perfect.for once! If you cannot attend "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield create your own! The details and rules can be found at: http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/funbirds/bigsit/bigsit.aspx The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado 13 years running! There are at least two Colorado "Big Sits" that have already registered this year, so come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/003101d21ded%24de6f81b0%249b4e8510%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Jaeger at Chatfield (Douglas County)
Dick Schottler just called, he just had a dark jaeger at Chatfield. The bird "buzzed" the gulls at the end of the sandspit at 11:50am and flew towards the east end of the dam. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000301d2110e%24d83e46a0%2488bad3e0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: LITTLE GULL Chatfield Reservoir - Douglas
The bird continues to be seen from the marina sandspit at Chatfield. NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT PARKING IN THE BOAT TRAILER PARKING SPOTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING LOT Several birders have already been warned. There is plenty of parking along the sides of the lot. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 8:17:34 AM UTC-6, Joey Kellner wrote: > > Juv. LITTLE GULL at Chatfield. Bird flying around Plum Creek > delta/Roxburough Cove. Best seen from marina sandspit. Currently flying > over string of WEGRs. > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > -- > Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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/4e00882b-9b3e-4903-9deb-973c0aa1b756%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sunday's DFO Trip Results and FOUND: Two-Way Radio!
The DFO field trip to Prewitt and Jackson Reservoirs was a great success with 22 total participants and 96 species recorded for the day! First, the group found a two-way radio below the dam at Prewitt Reservoir. We know it was VERY likely a birder as it was set to 11-22. If you lost one there, please contact me offline. Highlights are: Western Gull, Yellow-billed Cuckoo (5!), Eastern Screech-Owl (3 heard), Ovenbird(2), Chestnut-sided Warbler, shorebirds (14 species), Great Crested Flycatcher and a whole lot more! Below is the combined list of the species we recorded. Number of Species 96 Number of Individuals 3,370 Number of Checklists10 Wood Duck 5 Mallard 13 Blue-winged/Cinnamon Teal 18 Northern Shoveler 35 Northern Pintail 2 Green-winged Teal 10 dabbling duck sp. 26 Lesser Scaup 1 Wild Turkey 6 Pied-billed Grebe 2 Western Grebe 46 Double-crested Cormorant 15 American White Pelican 980 Great Blue Heron 83 Great Egret 8 Snowy Egret 4 Bald Eagle 1 Swainson's Hawk 2 Red-tailed Hawk 4 Ferruginous Hawk 1 American Avocet 9 Semipalmated Plover 7 Killdeer37 Stilt Sandpiper 130 Sanderling 8 Baird's Sandpiper 107 Least Sandpiper 4 Semipalmated Sandpiper 6 Long-billed Dowitcher 1 Wilson's Phalarope 162 Spotted Sandpiper 7 Solitary Sandpiper 4 Greater Yellowlegs 14 Lesser Yellowlegs 9 Franklin's Gull 415 Ring-billed Gull 90 Western Gull 1 California Gull 32 Black Tern 113 Forster's Tern18 Rock Pigeon 3 Eurasian Collared-Dove 1 Mourning Dove 25 Yellow-billed Cuckoo5 Eastern Screech-Owl 3 Great Horned Owl 1 Common Nighthawk 2 Belted Kingfisher 3 Red-headed Woodpecker 13 Downy Woodpecker 7 Northern Flicker 3 American Kestrel 6 Olive-sided Flycatcher 2 Western Wood-Pewee 11 Willow Flycatcher 1 Dusky Flycatcher 1 Say's Phoebe 2 Great Crested Flycatcher 2 Cassin's Kingbird 1 Western Kingbird 2 Eastern Kingbird 2 Loggerhead Shrike 3 Cassin's Vireo2 Warbling Vireo2 Blue Jay18 Horned Lark 56 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 Bank Swallow 4 Barn Swallow 16 House Wren 6 Marsh Wren 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 6 American Robin9 Brown Thrasher7 European Starling 37 Ovenbird2 Northern Waterthrush1 MacGillivray's Warbler 1 Common Yellowthroat 7 American Redstart 5 Yellow Warbler18 Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Wilson's Warbler 15 Yellow-breasted Chat1 Lark Sparrow 7 Lark Bunting 55 Western Tanager 1 Black-headed Grosbeak 1 Blue Grosbeak 2 Lazuli/Indigo Bunting 2 Western Meadowlark 20 Yellow-headed Blackbird 500 Common Grackle2 Bullock's Oriole 1 American Goldfinch 7 House Sparrow 21 Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/220dd048-f223-4b06-8a82-59641470782f%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: NO dickcissels at Chatfield SP 7/5 a.m., and a question about parking on the side of the road there
Parking is allowed only in designated parking lots/areas within the Park. The "dog tracking people" have permits issued by Chatfield State Park to allow them to park along the main park road. On duty Park Rangers WILL stop and talk with you about proper parking...I suspect that the Parks' vehicle that passed you either contained Rangers not on duty yet or maintenance personnel in Parks' provided vehicles. Best to park at Fox Run and walk south on the bike path. Or park by the concrete "vault" restroom at the horse stables and walk the two track heading south. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 7:03:46 AM UTC-6, modise wrote: > My wife and I spent 20 minutes or so this morning at around six at > Chatfield State Park looking for the dickcissels posted yesterday by David > Suddjian and Greg Pasquariello, with no luck. > > While looking for the birds, with hazards on and pulled off the road as > far as safely possible, a bicyclist went by and made, I believe, a snide > remark about "parking illegally to see a dickcissel" (he didn't stop and I > couldn't hear him very well so, if I misinterpreted, I'll apologize now for > being overly sensitive). > > So, my question is this - is it, indeed, illegal to park on the side of > the road in that part of Chatfield SP? It would not appear so as I did not > observe any "no parking" or "no stopping" signs anywhere between the > Wadsworth entrance and that spot. Also, at least three park rangers drove > by and not one stopped to tell us we were doing something wrong. I also > believe current conditions are important - my wife and I tried for these > birds yesterday afternoon while the park was VERY busy, and I did not feel > comfortable stopping. This morning, at six, it was very quiet, with very > little traffic. > > Being, at the same time, a bicyclist, a birder, and a driver myself, I try > to respect both the laws and etiquette of each endeavor. If I truly was > doing something wrong, I'd like to ensure I don't repeat myself, so > educational responses are welcome. > > Bryan Arnold > Jefferson County > 5,500' > -- 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/eb5af486-277d-4a49-8167-fe001943e9e1%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Bird ID question - Purple Martin?
Color and overall shape indicate Violet-green Swallow. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1:02:14 PM UTC-6, Jeff Parks wrote: > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z6gshlfHf20/V2L3jTvOL1I/ABE/iKjyBvO4DGYBxLxRmaoMLNzwVdTzdSP6gCLcB/s1600/Purple%2Bmartin%2B2.jpg> > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eyyjL9tKmPI/V2L3mNtFq2I/ABM/zrUUo3fgOTMrpL0ZIQvdmcKys_cjddkuwCLcB/s1600/Purple%2Bmartin%2B3.jpg> > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v9iz9zKmwQI/V2L3hiyT55I/AA8/Mtj5OhyiDPMKgcbqDhm5s5_N3_-IFV2jQCLcB/s1600/Purple%2Bmartin%2B1.jpg> > Hello all - > > I was birding in the Shanahan Ridge area outside of Boulder yesterday, and > saw what I thought were swallows flitting around. While I was watching > another bird, a couple of these birds landed on a dead tree nearby, and I > took a quick look at them. They didn't look like tree swallows, although > they were dark blue on the back. I pulled out my camera and tried to get a > few pictures of them while they were still there, and managed to get some, > although they are not very good. After looking at them on the computer, I > am wondering if they are Purple Martins? I have attached a few pictures > which show them from different angles. I would appreciate any feedback as > to what bird this is. > > PS -- since the pictures were not as good as I would have hoped, I went > back this morning to see if I could get better ones, but I was not able to > find them again. > > Jeff Parks > Boulder, 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 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/2492352a-79a5-43e2-81c7-8bd899ac8770%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Phoebe Snetsinger
Checkout the artwork on the Google home page www.google.com it is a tribute to Phoebe Snetsinger. Rare that a birder is ever recognized. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/b28cd6a5-4a85-4a88-b03c-1724dcf89ad7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Belmar park
2am is pretty early for birding...even in Spring. :-) -- 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/029cf090-7900-4d49-b35d-56127ca3e44f%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sparrows at Chatfield State Park - Douglas County
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YZlyDGMg0Ug/Vvgnr-befRI/ABk/7q7ZGLHReZYHwy9zY_Ic5FZpZC4ghY4rg/s1600/IMG_3924%2B-%2BSagebrush%2BSparrow.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u8dE9FbbYU4/VvgnRaGRBfI/ABc/XmKQtxGnUEMbRQu2T6c8sF8INxkWYsF9w/s1600/IMG_3966%2B-%2BSagebrush%2BSparrow.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ROBJZJn0peE/Vvgm76UBISI/ABU/8bpSA_GMLbIelswogz93GNr9V9B8vMapg/s1600/IMG_4026%2B-%2BSavannah%2BSparrow%2BSAVS.jpg> This morning among the Western & Mountain Bluebirds, juncos of various races was a single SAGEBRUSH SPARROW. The sparrow was seen at the end of the Handicapped Fisherman's access peninsula (just NW of the marina). A small (presumably) number migrate up along the front range in the spring (between about March 15th and April 15th). Chatfield State Park can be an excellent place to look for one of these sparrows after a spring snow storm. If the snow is deep enough to cover the surrounding "prairie" the grassland birds end up coming to any bare ground they can find and this includes the roads and shorelines to look for seeds, grit, etc. In addition, a single SAVANNAH SPARROW was also seen at the tip of the Marina "sandspit" (the other side of the marina from the Handicapped Fisherman's access). This bird was first found by Chris Gilbert who tipped me off to its presence. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/6bee4ea0-433d-49b0-8465-36438ede1964%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Greater White-fronted Goose at Chatfield State Park - Jefferson County
A Greater White-fronted Goose was seen at the Deer Creek picnic area at Chatfield State Park this morning. <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JI1FAibrjdc/VtMtUlwIvTI/ABA/Mj2ZLrNUXPs/s1600/IMG_3466%2B-%2BGWFG%2BChatfield%2BDeer%2BCreek%2Bpicnic%2Barea.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JI1FAibrjdc/VtMtUlwIvTI/ABA/Mj2ZLrNUXPs/s1600/IMG_3466%2B-%2BGWFG%2BChatfield%2BDeer%2BCreek%2Bpicnic%2Barea.jpg> Joey Kellner <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JI1FAibrjdc/VtMtUlwIvTI/ABA/Mj2ZLrNUXPs/s1600/IMG_3466%2B-%2BGWFG%2BChatfield%2BDeer%2BCreek%2Bpicnic%2Barea.jpg> Littleton, Colorado <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JI1FAibrjdc/VtMtUlwIvTI/ABA/Mj2ZLrNUXPs/s1600/IMG_3466%2B-%2BGWFG%2BChatfield%2BDeer%2BCreek%2Bpicnic%2Barea.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JI1FAibrjdc/VtMtUlwIvTI/ABA/Mj2ZLrNUXPs/s1600/IMG_3466%2B-%2BGWFG%2BChatfield%2BDeer%2BCreek%2Bpicnic%2Barea.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 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/8efd6ca2-4605-4940-9d48-844e26dc0442%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] South Platte Park Reservoir "rarities" on New Year's Eve (morning)
This morning (8:43am) on the icing-up reservoir there were: 2 Trumpeter Swans 2 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1m, 1f) 3 Long-tailed Ducks (2f, 1m - the male has a small pink bill with black tip and base and NICE, LONG pale gray scapulars) 6 Greater Scaup (in with about 15 Lesser Scaup) Other notables are: 1 lingering Eared Grebe 11 Pied-billed Grebes 178 Common Goldeneyes All three typical merganser species http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26556246 Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/67d1a5ef-452b-4335-897b-a21f4096838b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Denver CBC Results (Denver, Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe Counties)
A great turnout in participants this year helped us reach an initial tally of 104 species! One count area (of 23 in the field) has not yet reported and there are a number of Feeder Watchers that will be submitting their reports in the days ahead, so the total may rise a species or two. THANK YOU to everyone that brought main dishes, drink, snacks and desserts to the great potluck compilation meeting! Highlights for the day were: Hermit Thrush - 1 @ Chatfield (seen on only 5 of the past 61 prior counts) Bonaparte's Gull - 1 @ Chatfield (only the second time record on the Denver CBC) *WHITE-WINGED SCOTER* - 1 McClellan Reservoir -(Seen on only 5 prior counts) This bird seems to have moved the prior night (day?) from South Platte Park Reservoir to McClellan Reservoir (just east of Santa Fe on County Line Road) Lesser Goldfinch - multiple reports (seen on 11 prior counts) Green-tailed Towhee - 1 (seen on 12 prior counts) Say's Phoebe - 1 (seen on only 8 prior counts) *LONG_TAILED DUCK* - 2 (seen on 11 prior counts, interestingly the high count was 5 back in 1980) Of note was a *schistacea *(mountain race) Fox Sparrow seen in the Bear Creek area. Unusual for this race to remain in Colorado in the winter. Thankfully there was open water for lingering birds like Common Loons, Western, Horned, Eared and Pied-billed Grebes, Double-crested Cormorant, Black-crowned Night Heron, etc. that helped. A "Count Week" (see below) Greater White-fronted Goose was nice. Harris's and Swamp Sparrows helped bring the low sparrow totals up. *One group witnessed an amazing thing: An adult Golden Eagle carrying off with a Red-tailed Hawk in its talons!!! WOW!!!* REMEMBER - There are still three days remaining to include "Count Week" birds! Count Week (CW) birds are birds found three days prior and post Count Day that were NOT seen on the Count Day itself. If you believe you have seen a CW species, please let me know so that I may include it in this year's final report. Thanks again to all the wonderful volunteers that helped with this year's CBC! Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC Littleton, Colorado -- 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/86a2aacf-f8ba-4d9e-9e7c-db7bb630bf2b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Volunteers Needed for Denver Christmas Bird Count
The Denver Christmas Bird Count (61st year running!) will be held Saturday, December 19th with a compilation potluck starting at 5pm at the Chatfield State Park headquarters (parks vehicle pass required). Twenty-three count areas now have leaders and we are in need of participants. Several count areas have very few (if any) observers beyond the Area Leader. We need YOU to help us out! You don't have to be an "expert" birder. People of all birding levels are welcome! Since the Denver CBC covers a broad range of habitats this is a great way to select a habitat and learn the species in a habitat that you perhaps are not as familiar with. The Denver CBC covers foothills (Mount Falcon, Indian Hills, Doublehead Mountain, Red Rocks Park), Riparian (Deer Creek, Chatfield, South Platte Park, parts of Littleton, Lakewood, Bear Creek, etc.). Please contact me if you are interested in helping out for a morning, or all day. Note - If you cannot help out on this date, PLEASE consider volunteering to help out on another Christmas Bird Count. There are many CBCs held state wide from December 14th to January 5th. Again, no prior experience is needed and all skill levels are welcome by the Compilers! This is an amazing way to learn more about our "birds of winter". Please join in the fun! Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC Littleton, Colorado vireo1 at comcast.net 303 978 1748 -- 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/001001d133a9%24a29e0690%24e7da13b0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] NE Colorado birds - Sunday (Logan, Sedgwick & Washington Counties)
Kathy Mihm-Dunning and I headed up to look at the NE Colorado Reservoirs. The weather was PERFECT. 25F and DEAD calm ALL day long! We started out on I-76 but by the time we hit Wiggins we realized that the highway was just pure ice as a freezing drizzle coated the car and roads. So, having this piece of information we decided that continuing up NE on dirt roads would be MUCH safer. It was. Road conditions improved throughout the day and the dirt "side" roads only slowed us down a little and we just re-arranged the order of the lakes we wanted to visit. Conditions: All the lakes below were like "glass" and every bird could easily be seen. A few "heat shimmers" along the far shores made identifying those birds impossible. The number of waterbirds was WAY down from a week ago (the opposite of what we were expecting with the last couple cold fronts). There was much "empty" water to scan, but there were birds and a few goodies. Results: North Sterling Reservoir (Fee; State Park): LONG-TAILED DUCK - 1 imm (This bird while an immature still had not completed its post-juvenal molt! a VERY dark brown bird with white undertail coverts and a little bit of white starting on the all brown head). This is a plumage that I have not seen before in this species (due to them not breeding here). Pretty COOL! COMMON REDPOLL - 1 (with three American Goldfinches on a small patch of sunflowers) Jumbo Reservoir (Fee; SWA "Habitat" Permit required) LONG-TAILED DUCK - 1 imm (in its more typical first winter plumage - a dirty whitish bird with a nice large dark brown spot behind the eye) COMMON LOON - 1 imm Tamarack Ranch SWA SWAMP SPARROW - 1 along the main road between the I-76 and the Platte River (East of the hunter check station at the Crook exit) Prewitt Reservoir (Fee; SWA "Habitat" Permit required) RED-THROATED LOON - 1 imm (seen well and photographed) Photos are attached to eBird report: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26051893 Lots of geese (Snow, Ross, Canada and Cackling), all three mergansers at all three lakes (still looking for that fourth one)! All in all a nice day out. Even with the temps in the 20's all day it felt warmer due to the lack of any wind. VERY nice conditions to be out and birding! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/b2bf3005-bdce-40ea-bb29-201710e69fe4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mountain Lakes
Kathy Mihm-Dunning, Dean Shoup and I did a mountain lakes loop today. MANY ducks are still absent from the lakes likely because we STILL haven't had a MAJOR arctic cold front pass through Colorado. Hightlights (and lowlights): Eleven Mile Reservoir: 4 Common Loons 1 Surf Scoter 2 Common Goldeneye LOTS of Bufflehead and American Coots Spinney Mountain Reservoir: 1 Surf Scoter 1 Black Scoter 1 Hooded Merganser (only merganser of any species seen all day) LOTS and LOTS of Bufflehead and American Coots Antero Reservoir: Denver Water draining for reservoir/dam work Ice Pond (Buena Vista): A few dabbling ducks Clear Creek Lake: Dead Mount Elbert Forebay: 2 Common Goldeneye (otherwise NOTHING) Turquoise Lake: 2 Western Grebes (otherwise NOTHING) Lake Dillon: A couple dabblers and some California Gulls (otherwise dead) Things should pick up on the mountain lakes once we get a REAL GOOD cold front that starts to freeze lakes well north of here. We'll see. :-) Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/01d11508%24b7387ff0%2425a97fd0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Eastern Colorado Saturday
Kathy Mihm-Dunning and I headed out east to see if ANY migrants were about. Well there WERE some migrants at every stop. Flagler SWA: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - 1 Eastern Phoebe - 1 Blue-headed Vireo - 1 Winter Wren - 1 American Robin - 0, NONE! Zilch! Zippo! Gray Catbird - 1 (late-ish) Yellow-rumped Warblers - lots Wilson's Warbler - 1 late White-throated Sparrow - 1 Lincoln's Sparrow - 8 Red Crossbill - 3 (a tad odd for the location...no pines in the area). Arriba City Park: Great Horned Owl - 1 Merlin - 1 Taiga race mobbing the Great Horned Owl! At the same time a Richardson's (prairie) Merlin was mobbing the much darker and slightly larger Taiga! Remains of several Eurasian Collard-Doves found at several locations in the park. :-) Blue-headed Vireo - 1 (yes, two in one day!) White-throated Sparrow - 1 Private Ranch in Lincoln County: White-throated Sparrow - 1 Jackson Reservoir State Park (Campground): White-throated Sparrow - 1 In addition to the above goodies we had good numbers of: Ruby-crowned Kinglets Hermit Thrushes Yellow-rumped Warblers Orange-crowned Warblers Dark-eyed Juncos (Pink-sided, Oregon & Slate-colored) A few sparrows of the genus spizella still present. So, there ARE migrants finally coming though...better late than never! :-) Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/004801d1094f%2400e159d0%2402a40d70%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chatfield Big Sit! Results
58 people stopped by the Heronry Overlook at Chatfield State Park yesterday to spot birds, visit and just enjoy a nice day. This fall has been an odd, slow one as far as bird migration goes and the Big Sit! was no exception. The 13th Chatfield Big Sit! total species count tied the lowest record number (52 species). The highlight was the continuing RED-NECKED GREBE (thanks Steve!). MANY big "misses". For example, in the last 12 years we have NEVER missed Gadwall or Herring Gull! Thanks to everyone that came out to participate, especially to the 8 youngsters (some were pretty good birders!) and their parents. Next year will be even better! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Chatfield SP--Original Heronry Overlook, Douglas, Colorado, US Oct 11, 2015 5:14 AM - 6:44 PM Protocol: Stationary Comments: The Big Sit! 52 species Canada Goose 55 Wood Duck 2 American Wigeon 1 Mallard 30 Green-winged Teal 1 Common Merganser 300 Ruddy Duck 4 Pied-billed Grebe 4 Horned Grebe 2 Red-necked Grebe 1 Western Grebe 200 Double-crested Cormorant 200 American White Pelican 44 Great Blue Heron 4 Osprey 3 Cooper's Hawk 2 Bald Eagle 1 Swainson's Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 5 American Coot 13 Killdeer 5 Ring-billed Gull 75 California Gull 5 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 5 Eurasian Collared-Dove 2 Mourning Dove 8 Great Horned Owl 2 Belted Kingfisher 1 Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 1 Northern Flicker (Red-shafted) 13 American Kestrel 1 Blue Jay 1 Black-billed Magpie 18 American Crow 12 Common Raven 3 Black-capped Chickadee 4 Western Bluebird 3 Mountain Bluebird 9 American Robin 85 European Starling 30 Cedar Waxwing 6 Yellow-rumped Warbler 4 Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed) 3 White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's) 3 Song Sparrow 2 Spotted Towhee 4 Red-winged Blackbird 20 Western Meadowlark 6 House Finch 25 Pine Siskin 1 Lesser Goldfinch 2 American Goldfinch 4 -- 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/006a01d10563%243e4622a0%24bad267e0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Denver Christmas Bird Count - Make your plans!
The Denver Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 19th. This birding event is open to ANYONE of all skill levels (beginners to experts) and experience. I am working on the list of Area Leaders for each of the 24 Count Areas of the count circle. I should have most of the same area leaders as last year, but if anyone is interested in being an Area Leader please contact me. I have a few areas that need leaders. In a few weeks I will post contact information for participant sign up. With the warm temps it's hard to believe we are heading into the CBC season! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Compiler - Denver CBC -- 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/008f01d1056d%243143dc00%2493cb9400%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] "THE BIG SIT!" TODAY at Chatfield State Park
Reminder COBIRDERS! The Denver Field Ornithologists are once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park today. This will be the 13th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from (before) dawn to (after) dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list we perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield is located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. Just follow the signs located at both entrances. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope, food, water, or whatever you need to spend time birding! This year's weather looks to be perfect! Past Big Sit! day totals range from a low of 52 species to a high of 71 species (two different years). The total number of species seen across all past 12 years is 124. All from ONE spot! No fee; State Parks pass required per car. See you there! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000a01d10410%24f6d88d70%24e489a850%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: RUDDY TURNSTONE Sandspit Chatfield
The RUDDY TURNSTONE was still present and feeding (yes, turning stones) on the tip of the sandspit as of noon. All the birders seem to be doing a GREAT job of not disturbing this bird. Everyone is staying on the "high ground" and not walking out onto the spit itself. You can easily see this bird with bins and scopes and there is NO need to walk out and potentially spook the bird for other birders. The "sandspit" is on the SE side of the reservoir just east of the marina. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 8:55:00 AM UTC-6, Lisa Edwards wrote: > All, > > A Ruddy Turnstone is currently at the Sandspit along with the Artic Tern > and Sabines Gull. The turnstone was found by Michael Kiessig. > > Lisa Edwards > Palmer Lake, CO > > Sent from my iPhone -- 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/38b66642-186a-4bb8-9096-7b10e3f19c17%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] "THE BIG SIT!" at Chatfield State Park - This Sunday!
Hello Fellow COBIRDERS! What is a "Big Sit" you ask? Well a Big Sit is similar to the birding event called a "Big Day", in both events participants try to count as many species as possible, the difference is that in a Big Day you travel all over a geographical area whereas during a Big Sit you sit (or stand) in one location (a 17-foot diameter "circle") and count as many species seen or heard as possible. This is a nationwide event and as of this posting there are already over 100 Big Sit "circles" registered for this year's event! Five international Big Sits are also registered! The Denver Field Ornithologists will once again sponsor and I will host "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield State Park this SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th. This will be the 13th year for this fun and frivolous event. It is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome! It will be held from (before) dawn to (after) dusk, come for an hour or stay all day, whatever works for your schedule. In addition to a day list I perform hourly counts so that every hour there are "new" birds to be added to the hour's count. "The Big Sit!" at Chatfield will be located at the Heronry Overlook on the east side of the reservoir. Just follow the signs located at both entrances. Bring your own chair or use the bench seating provided by the heronry overlook deck. Bring binoculars, spotting scope, food, water, or whatever you need to spend time birding! This year's weather looks to be perfect! Past Big Sit! day totals range from a low of 52 species to a high of 71 species (two different years). The total number of species seen across all past 12 years is 124. All from ONE spot! The "DFO Insaniacs" (as we are registered) have had the highest "Big Sit" count for Colorado twelve years running! Come help DFO's Big Sit at Chatfield stay on top! No fee; State Parks pass required per car. Hope to see you there! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/007301d0ffa6%2406a5fd60%2413f1f820%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chatfield Reservoir
Just saw that Doug Kibbe reported the Phalarope yesterday. Nice find and ID Doug! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/60e674c5-2d09-4c9f-a520-7c6f382cf207%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] WORM-EATING WARBLER - Jefferson County
On today's DFO/Audubon Fall Count at Chatfield State Park 10 people got great looks at a WORM-EATING WARBLER. The overall birding was VERY slow and only ~80 species of birds were seen (typical Fall Count at Chatfield is ~95-105 species) with MANY big misses (Yellow-breasted Chat, Common Yellowthroat, ANY vireo, few shorebirds, no tanagers, etc.). Back to the WORM...it was seen upstream from Kingfisher Bridge (auto bridge over the Platte River inside the Park) on the Douglas County (East/South) side of the Platte River. The bird was see about 1/2 mile up the river. Follow the dirt trail past where the handicapped fisherman's concrete path ends. The grove of trees is just before you "pop out" and get up on the "high point" above the river. GPS: 39.516233, -105.077990 Link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B030'58.4%22N+105%C2%B004'40.8%22W/@ 39.516233,-105.07799,189m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/001101d0edd4%241e17a4a0%245a46ede0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Fort Collins to Routt County and back-sightings
Josh, Thanks for posting! :-) Sounds like a great trip with lots of great birds seen and cool behaviors witnessed! People these days want a quick fix and don't want to have to LEARN the birds. They want birding to be easy and have their birds HANDED to them on a silver platter. eBird IS the silver platter. Choosing to share sightings is a personal thing and when decided a birder can choose the forum in which to share. Years ago it was a monthly published newsletter or a quarterly journal! I wish more people would just get into the field and enjoy birding and learning like you do (it makes for a better birder) and not just chase EVERY bird that gets reported. Again, thanks for sharing! Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Monday, August 3, 2015 at 6:01:04 PM UTC-6, Josh Bruening wrote: Good day all! This post is a few days late but thought I'd post it nonetheless. My family and I camped at Stagecoach State Park south of Steamboat Springs this past weekend. On the way there we stopped at Moose Visitor Center for a quick picnic and was able to see the normal summer bird residents. I did pick up a Slate-colored Fox Sparrow. Also, there was a male Rufous Hummingbird and either a juvenile or female Calliope Hummingbird. The male Rufous was battling for position on one of the feeders staying very close by in a nearby bush. At one point he landed 4 feet from me. Pretty cool! On to Stagecoach...After dinner in Steamboat on Friday (7/31) we headed back to our camp. As we were a few hundred yards before the turn off for the park, my wife and I spotted two birds along side the road at the same time and I knew right away they were grouse. I turned the car around and stepped out to see if I could catch another glimpse. I ended up flushing 5 Sharp-tailed Grouse! The park description mentioned them as being present in the park but I sure didn't think I'd turn up a lifer right then and there. Very awesome. The park held Brewer's Sparrows, Vespers Sparrows, and Sagebrush Sparrows. There were many Lazuli Buntings and Brewer's Blackbirds as well. Also, a Long-tailed Weasel. Only the second one I've ever seen. He was giving the Wyoming Ground Squirrels a good scare. Most other sightings were of the usual suspect kind. We enjoyed ourselves immensely while we were there. Got some fishing in as well as my kiddo's first canoe ride. The ride home yesterday turned up two giant bull moose in direct sight of downtown Walden. And just as we passed The Mishawaka we spotted a Black Bear cruising the hillside a few hundred feet above the Poudre River. A much needed and blessed break! Bird is the word y'all! Josh Bruening Fort Collins P.S. I get it. I understand the importance and potential impact of it. But please please please don't take this post as an opportunity to reply to me to plug Ebird. It's really making me not want to post anymore. I'll get to it, when I get to it, if I choose to get to it. Sometimes I just like to bird for me and share in this forum. I am certainly not trying to sound crass but it is exhausting getting 8-10 emails after every post I make about Ebird. Thanks! -- 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/a2c288ba-2ed9-4440-b306-2d9cfc33971b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: 2015 Duck Stamp
Thanks for the reminder Mark! I usually purchase mine at the local Post Office, but purchasing through ABA (same price, no mark-up) is a great way to show how much BIRDERS contribute to habitat protection. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado On Friday, June 26, 2015 at 12:05:08 PM UTC-6, Mark Amershek wrote: I received this information today on the new 2015 Federal Duck Stamp from the ABA blog. If you have any desire to support waterfowl and the habitat they use - please consider purchasing the new Duck Stamp today. It is a great way to support birds and birding in a big way. Besides it is a beautiful depiction of Ruddy Ducks in full color... Thanks and have a great weekend. Mark Amershek Copy this link: http://wp.me/p4fXID-3Yq and paste into your web browser. -- 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/4d0b6baa-215e-415d-be54-7ea566a224c9%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chatfield birds - Douglas County
This morning at Kingfisher Bridge (bridge over the flooding Platte River), a Red-eyed Vireo was singing incessantly near the flooded restroom. One of the Eastern Phoebes is still fly catching from the few low trees and posts that are not submerged. In the trees near the wildlife overlook (where the four parking spots are along the road...just north of the Platte River parking lot) was a singing male Indigo Bunting (thank you Chris Gilbert for the tip). The Reservoir is currently at 5448.48 feet pool elevation (16+ feet above normal pool level). The top of the guard-railing of Kingfisher Bridge is just barely visible above the water. Water is also going over the road/bridge where Deer Creek enters the lake. It was interesting to see a pelican swim past the top of a stop sign. Access to Chatfield State Park is now only from the Plum Creek entrance (Santa Fe to west Titan Road, then north on Roxburough Road). Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000901d0ab87%243dae9290%24b90bb7b0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Parts of Chatfield State Park (Jefferson Douglas Counties) closed - Flooding
I just received this from one of the Park Rangers: The water level went up over the evening and continues to rise. The main park Road is closed between Fox Run and the Platte River parking area. Just wanted to let birders know. If you want to bird on the Douglas County side of the Platte River, you MUST enter through the East (or Plum Creek) entrance to the Park. Take Santa Fe to Titan Road and go west to Roxburough Road. Turn north on Roxburough Road and drive into the park. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000e01d0a623%243317fa60%249947ef20%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Friday birds in Eastern Colorado
Ten of us started birding out east of Limon this morning in the on-and-off rain and fog. Passerine migration was fairly slow with NO eastern warblers being seen. HOWEVER, at Flagler SWA several briefly saw a WOOD THRUSH (same color as several of the Brown Thrashers in the area, but a much smaller bird with much shorter tail and black SPOTS vs teardrop shaped markings on the breast). A flooded field along US 6 west of Prewitt Reservoir contained 23 White-faced Ibis and one GLOSSY IBIS. Photo and eBird checklist at: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23314343 Weld County 48 (south side of Lower Latham Reservoir) had ~250 White-faced Ibis and 2 (TWO) GLOSSY IBIS! Dean Shoup got a GREAT photo of the closer bird. Photo can be seen in eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23314345 Lastly...the bird of the day was a HUDSONIAN GODWIT in alternate (breeding) plumage seen on Weld County Rd 42. Photos in eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23314292 This above location also had a GREAT variety of shorebird species as can be seen in the above checklist. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/001801d08a02%2426b22080%2474166180%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Longspurs at Chatfield State Park - Douglas
This morning Steve Stachowiak and I located two McCown’s Longspurs (1f, 1 molting male) and exactly two Chestnut-collared Longspurs (again 1 female and one molting male). All four birds were with Horned Larks, a couple Savannah Sparrows and LOTS of Vesper Sparrows at the Model Airplane Field (just south of the campground). Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/9df11703-b28d-4703-84a9-30fd348ff632%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe has returned to Chatfield State Park (Douglas)
The Eastern Phoebe was seen (and heard singing) this morning at the Plum Creek picnic area. The bird was singing from trees near the footbridge over Plum Creek. Not sure if the Pueblo people want to know about this Douglas County arrival after all, Douglas County IS a suburb of Pueblo County (just like Las Animas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, etc.) :-) Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/01d0698f%249ad9cff0%24d08d6fd0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Prewitt Reservoir
Several of us (David Dowell, Dick Schottler, Kathy Mihm-Dunning, Charlie Lawrence, Dean Shoup, Nana Torres, Alec Hopping and I) went up to northeast Colorado today. A BEAUTIFUL day on the plains with the morning breeze abating by late morning. One of our stops was Prewitt Reservoir. The reservoir is still 70%+ frozen (thinly), but the gulls were many. There is a shad die-off that the gulls are picking out of the ice (the shad died and were frozen into the ice during the latest freeze we had last week). Today we found: Herring Gull Ring-billed Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull - 1 adult Iceland Gull - 1 adult Glaucous Gull - 1 (likely 2) 1st winter birds Glaucous-winged Gull - 1 - 1st winter - Possibly a hybrid, but mostly(?) Glaucous-winged Gull? ~900 Greater White-fronted Goose at the small pond on US6 at Washington County Road R. North Sterling Reservoir (Logan County) was almost completely open with 99 Bald Eagles present and a number of American White Pelicans...as well as about 15,000+ Snow/Ross's Goose (seen at close range from the south boat launch). Jumbo Reservoir still completely frozen...but not for long! :-) Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/000301d05a20%24dec1a3b0%249c44eb10%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Stub-tailed Wrens at Canon City
Steve, Which photo are you referring to in your below comment? Thanks! Joey. The deep chestnut hues on the back without any barring strongly favors Pac Wren The throat color does as well The lack of white spotting on the wing may be due to photo quality, I can see the barring on the folded primaries. Few or no white spots on wings - Pac Wren -- 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/7f86e981-13b3-4ca6-bc62-750154529686%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yellow-billed Loon
After many people searched today the YELLOW-BILLED LOON was NOT seen on Chatfield Reservoir today. In the calm of the night last night the reservoir nearly completely flash froze. Through the course of the day the water opened up a lot and a good variety of species was present. One distant waterhole contained 10 Western Grebes, 9 Pied-billed Grebes and an Eared Grebe...unfortunately that hole and others will likely freeze tonight and the fate of those birds will be... I suspect that if South Platte Reservoir is open the two Common Loons and Yellow-billed Loon could have gone there, but more likely it is on Pueblo Reservoir. Nice bird with MANY people adding it to their life, state, and/or county lists. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/00d301d02318%24334e4860%2499ead920%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Denver CBC
The Denver CBC was held on Saturday, December 20th with an initial tally of 104 species! Highlights were: Yellow-billed Loon - 5th time on count (out of 61 consecutive counts) - still present at Chatfield with MANY people adding this species to their state or year lists Hermit Thrush - 5th time on count - along Bear Creek east of Wadsworth Sora - 3rd time on count - Bear Creek greenbelt (Stone House area) Williamson's Sapsucker - only the 2nd time ever on the Denver CBC - 1 female at Fort Logan Cemetery Other notables were Fox Sparrow (red race photographed below the dam at Chatfield, interestingly not seen at Red Rocks Park), 8+ Rusty Blackbirds in 3 locations, 2 Say's Phoebes, Northern Saw-whet and Northern Pygmy Owls, Lesser Goldfinch, Barrow's Goldeneye, Greater Scaup and Black-crowned Night Heron. Not to mention the Count Week birds still being found! Some nice birds and (later in the day) nice weather! Thanks to all the participants (140+) who participated. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/013101d01e5f%24c1a0ed60%2444e2c820%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Found: Yellow-Billed Loon (Chatfield State Park - Jefferson County)
At 4:07pm I found a YELLOW-BILLED LOON on Chatfield Reservoir. The bird was seen between the Massey Draw parking lot and the Swim Beach parking lot. Presumably this is the same Yellow-billed Loon as was previously reported at Boyd Lake. I was not able to go up and see the Boyd Lake bird, but here is a description of the Chatfield bird: Large, block-headed loon with large, yellow bill; upturned distal half of the lower mandible. Head a nice light tan-brown (not the dark chocolate-brown of a Common Loon). Pale face with small eye and larger circular ear spot behind the eye. Clear indentations between the pale front of the neck and throat and the tan-brown of the back of the neck. Back feathers broadly edged in buff creating a nice barred appearance to the back indicating this to be an 1st year bird. The bird was actively diving during the 8 minutes that I observed it. Also, seen was the continuing RED-NECKED GREBE best seen from the Lake View parking area (turn at the Campground Registration office and continue to the parking lot at the end). Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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/006a01d01737%24e695ee10%24b3c1ca30%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Volunteer Needed for Denver Christmas Bird Count
The Denver Christmas Bird Count (61st year running!) will be held Saturday, December 20th with a compilation potluck starting at 5pm at the Chatfield State Park headquarters (parks vehicle pass required). All 24 count areas now have leaders and we are in need of participants. Several count areas have very few (if any) observers beyond the Area Leader. We need YOU to help us out! You don't have to be an expert birder! People of all birding levels are welcome! Since the Denver CBC covers a broad range of habitats this is a great way to select a habitat and learn the species in a habitat that you perhaps are not as familiar with. The Denver CBC covers foothills (Mount Falcon, Indian Hills, Doublehead Mountain, Red Rocks Park), Riparian (Deer Creek, Chatfield, South Platte Park, parts of Littleton, Lakewood, Bear Creek, etc.). Please contact me if you are interested in helping out for a morning, or all day. Note - If you cannot help out on this date, PLEASE consider volunteering to help out on another Christmas Bird Count. There are many CBCs held state wide from December 14th to January 5th. Again, no prior experience is needed and all skill levels are welcome by the Compilers! This is an amazing way to learn more about our birds of winter. Please join in the fun! Joey Kellner Compiler - Denver CBC Littleton, Colorado vireo1 at comcast.net 303 978 1748 -- 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/00c501d01429%2461d5f190%242581d4b0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
