[cobirds] Unknown Raptor Arapahoe County

[Julie Martinez]

Good evening everyone!

I was on a lunch break yesterday afternoon near S. Buckley Rd. and E. 
Alameda Ave., on the street to nowhere just northwest of that intersection 
by the old trees. 
I was watching a Red-tailed Hawk circling around with a Turkey Vulture when 
I caught a raptor I am completely baffled by. It was soaring around lazily 
with the Red-tailed Hawk and would occasionally perch, but out of range of 
a camera.

The bird was not as bulky and chonky as the Red-tail, but I'd say size 
range for a Swainson's. What's weird, the bird had very noticeable 
white/light colored "patch" markings on the dorsal side of each wing, right 
near the primary coverts (reminding me of a Common Nighthawk, but much 
larger), compared to the sandy/buff color of the rest of the wing and body. 
Dorsally, the tail was the same, light color with no discernible striping, 
bars, or color.

I have not seen this kind of color/pattern in a raptor and want to ask if 
this is something you guys are familiar with? I really wish I had a picture 
because the coloring was bizarre to me. Any thoughts of similar sightings 
would be great!

Julie Martinez
Aurora, CO

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[cobirds] Quail Order ID Help

[Julie Martinez]

My coworker just sent me these two photos taken of a solitary bird seen in 
Aurora by 11th Ave and Airport Blvd. It looks like a Northern Bobwhite to me, 
but the location doesn't seem within their range. Is it something else I'm 
overlooking? I'm not great with quail order ID.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/163iyo34qxKG4xwAeXQHcnkddoYqJeXR6/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--c-txlcV2mN2VXdufoEmz1bLzQ9KzMX/view?usp=drivesdk

Julie Martinez
Aurora

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[cobirds] Female Common or Barrow's Goldeneye

[Julie Martinez]

Hi CO Birders!

It has been awhile since I've been on here, recently having moved to 
Aurora. I wanted to get your input on a female Goldeneye. I've been seeing 
more and more Common Goldeneyes lately, even a Hooded Merganser (first for 
me) and a lone Pied-billed Grebe that snuck in, nearby at a small pond, but 
wanted to get your input. Any field ID tips to further distinguish between 
a female Common and Barrow's would be helpful. I've circled the female in 
question. I've referenced many images and articles, and my gut says Common, 
but she looks different than the surrounding females. Is she younger?

Thank you!

Julie M.
Aurora, CO.



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