[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler - Tucker Gulch, Jeffco
As of 9:10 this morning, the Golden-winged Warbler continues on the north end of the footbridge, foraging on opposite creek bank. Karen Strong Lakewood, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/e22f6215-1627-4dde-8c78-a518bd19c75d%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Yellow-throated Warbler - Main Reservoir
At 4:00 today the Yellow-throated Warbler was in the same approximate area - southeastern end of the lake, not far from the parking lot. If you go to the left from the parking lot, with the reeds on your right and the main path on your left, there is a green open area in the trees and it was foraging there, along with a slew of Yellow-rumps and several different kinds of sparrows. Karen Strong Lakewood, Jefferson County On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:38 PM Robert Raker wrote: > Hey Norm, > > I originally found the bird in the little cove on the south end of the > lake yesterday. It then moved up into the forested area to the east and has > been traveling back and forth along the reservoir. So far, been seen by > many today after being re-found by Michael Lester. Hope you find it! > > Rob Raker > Lakewood, CO > Jefferson County > > > On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 9:37:20 AM UTC-6, Arthur Bezuidenhout wrote: >> >> Michael Lester re-found the bird. Was still around at 7:50am. >> >> Bez Bezuidenhout >> Arapahoe County >> -- >> [0,0] >> |)__) >> -”-”- >> > -- > 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/e1cf39ae-b77b-466d-83a7-08d3b33bfd8e%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/e1cf39ae-b77b-466d-83a7-08d3b33bfd8e%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/CACJ617iYPwGZz-_fCnAiPe5nRCespVr3cb7pT8Bzy%2BHMgc-0aQ%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Yet more Cassin's Finches - Lakewood this time - Jefferson Co.
I had 4 Cassin's Finches - 3 males and 1 female - show up in my yard yesterday morning & continue to visit throughout the day. They seemed to prefer foraging on the ground below my feeders - only once did I see one of them on a feeder. And they also seemed to prefer feeding all together - if one came down to forage, the rest soon followed. They mixed freely with the very numerous House Finches. I haven't seen them yet today, but I'm hopeful! Karen Strong 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/52a3c30e-5ba8-4508-bb71-c9f58507e9e6%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Winter Birding – Northern Wildlife Area, Arapahoe County
Yesterday morning David Suddjian and I birded the peaceful South Platte River area south of Reynolds Park. The sky was consistently active, with many groups of geese (Cackling & Canada) and ducks (Northern Shoveler & Mallard) passing overhead. The river also had some nice action – highlights being a group of 17 Greater Scaup (mostly males), the steadfast Mallards - including one displaying male, and a beautiful bright male American Wigeon. Several Killdeer working the rocky spits in the river were also a welcome sight, as I hadn’t seen any in quite a while. The willows and woods were relatively quiet, as expected for this time of year. 2 Northern Flickers chasing each other in circles around the trees spiced things up, as did 3 Hairy Woodpeckers – a male & female Rocky Mountains ssp and a male intergrade. Black-capped Chickadees & White-breasted Nuthatches provided excellent company, calling & whistling as they defied gravity while working the trees overhead. Back in the car and about to leave, a Say’s Phoebe popped up at the side of the parking lot to perch on some tall weeds to forage, then moved on to a nearby fence line & disappeared. I really enjoy birding this time of year. The relative sparseness of birds makes me appreciate what birds I do encounter with the delight of running into old friends. Karen Strong 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/3f7049ec-09b2-423b-b782-2f3e100900c3%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] No Tundra Swans at Harriman Lake, Jefferson - 8:25 AM
As of 8:25 this morning, the Tundra Swans are nowhere to be seen on Harriman Lake. The wind is really howling, so most of the birds there are hunkered down along the shore. Karen Strong 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/80d0a1a8-d3e3-48b5-92c1-2570f227b23d%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Barrow’s Goldeneye - Main Reservoir, Lakewood, Jefferson County
Good morning, As of 7:50 AM Sunday, the Barrow’s Goldeneye (male) continues at Main Reservoir. It is currently on the N side, with a group of Common Goldeneyes & Hooded Mergansers. He’s very actively paddling around, only occasionally diving. Karen Strong 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/602ea75b-d55c-4388-b443-de457ce34790%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Surf AND Black Scoter at S Platte Res - Arapahoe County
Correction to my last post – the Surf Scoter is in the company of a Black Scoter. In NW area of Arapahoe portion of reservoir. Occasionally diving. Karen Strong 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/5c17425d-ce8a-4513-9e0e-b5e82edf672f%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Surf Scoter - S Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe County
3:00 - It is now headed towards the NW corner of the Arapahoe section, in the company of a Ruddy Duck. Karen Strong 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/9ee33da1-c43d-4f31-a50f-d8085284bc97%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Surf Scoter - S Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe County
As of 2:45 on, the Surf Scoter is in the SW corner area of the Arapahoe portion of the reservoir. It is near & to the west of a mixed group of About 11 Ruddy Ducks & Eared Grebes. Viewing conditions are nearly perfect. Completely calm and the light is great from the south side. Karen Strong Lakewood, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9b0a0a0a-3878-4491-b623-445977c58723%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Ani location 9:30 AM
Currently is on the more easterly island in Sand Creek between Smith Rd & the Waverly Creek trail. -- 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/b8f56791-f533-4cc0-a2bb-ac6fe6872b2a%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Help identifying a bird.
Black-crowned Night-Heron? -- 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/b1aa7c3b-a358-4546-8d91-6c101d82d2fc%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Canada Jays - Cub Creek Trailhead
When I left the Cub Creek Trailhead at 8:55 this morning, the two Canada Jays were in the stand of trees just to the left of the trailhead sign, flying between trees & hopping around on branches, occasionally calling. They first appeared at about 8:20. -- 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/bbfcd2fe-a17f-4339-a2cf-50e9db2ea3a8%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] South Platte Reservoir and ABA guidelines
I’m a relatively new birder, but am I wrong in stating that the very first time I see a bird of a particular species (assuming I properly identify it), that that sighting counts as a “life bird” for me, no matter where the bird is and/or where I am when I see it? Having said that, I completely understand that the specific location of the bird (not myself) is of utmost importance when keeping record of birds seen in Jeffco, or Colorado, or whatever geographic location one is concerned with making record of. To put it another way, I thought life birds simply came down to seeing birds that one had never seen before - separate from location (of oneself or the birds). Please tell me if I’m wrong. Karen Conifer, 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/d32ad8db-de3e-4653-b912-a41aab9484d4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hybrid ducks mystery
Please forgive my ignorance - I'm a brand new birder & have only been observing for a little over a month. I saw these ducks yesterday (2/6/18) in the pond in Prospect Park, Wheat Ridge. My best guess is that they are Mallard-Northern Shoveler hybrids. They resemble male Mallards, in that they have green heads, yellow bills, and those curly "butt" feathers (I'm sure there's a more proper term for those). But they were significantly larger than a Mallard they paddled by - they were about the size of a cackling goose that was also nearby. And then there are those white chest markings. Northern Shovelers have white chests, and the front duck's bill definitely looks Shoveler-like in shape. But Northern Shovelers are even smaller than Mallards. Could the offspring of a Mallard-N. Shoveler mating be larger than either species? Do these species even "commingle"? <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NiB2TQd-V00/WnsY4grz4cI/CHw/rt1YahlKDXULyHpRseQAIOS-c7cE2ObugCLcBGAs/s1600/2.6.18%2Bodd%2Bducks.jpg> Thanks to anyone who can enlighten me! Karen Strong Conifer, 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/0bd5c6a4-726a-4bdf-b3e8-46ba38894bc8%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
