Re: [cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Pineridge Natural Area Banding Report 9/19-21

[Lori Pivonka]

Great report Josephine!

I was walking around Dixon Reservoir yesterday afternoon and happened to spot a 
rolled up net close to the trail. My friend asked what it was for and I shared 
all about BCOR and bird banding! So excited there is a new station at Dixon. 
I hope it will continue in future years.

Thanks so much for choosing a career in Ornithology and for all you to do help 
us learn more about birds!
Hoot!! 🦉

Happy Autumn Equinox!

Lori


> On Sep 21, 2023, at 2:38 PM, Josephine Tagestad  
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> 
> We have been moderately busy so far this week, but we've had a few 
> interesting visitors around. Most notably, a Black-billed Magpie got caught 
> in a net on Tuesday, which was so exciting!! Usually they're too wily and can 
> get themselves out, but this bird was young and happened to hit a net while 
> we were checking the net lanes. He was a gorgeous handful. 
> 
> This report is for 9/19 through 9/21. 
> 
> New bands:
> Downy Woodpecker - 1
> Black-billed Magpie - 1
> Swainson's Thrush - 1
> Hermit Thrush - 1
> American Robin - 2
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 2
> Orange-crowned Warbler - 5
> Wilson's Warbler - 14
> Song Sparrow - 2
> Spotted Towhee - 4
> 
> Recaptures:
> Gray Catbird - 1 (banded earlier this fall)
> Swainson's Thrush - 1 (banded earlier this fall)
> Black-capped Chickadee - 1 (banded earlier this fall)
> Wilson's Warbler - 5 (banded earlier this fall)
> Song Sparrow - 2 (banded earlier this fall)
> 
> I'm going to add my personal voice to the many opinions that have been 
> expressed about the Barr Lake shore veg destruction and say that I really 
> appreciate folks drawing this to our attention. The Barr Lake banding station 
> is where I first learned about bird banding as a high schooler, and it's part 
> of the reason I am able to be a professional ornithologist today. This 
> development is incredibly disheartening to see, and all my thoughts and 
> love-- as well as my words and actions-- are with everyone who is joining 
> voices to do what we can.
> 
> This banding station will be operating Tuesday through Saturday, weather and 
> trail closures  permitting, from 
> sunrise until about 12:30 PM. This week we are opening at 6:30. Peak hours 
> for seeing birds in hand aren't yet established, but so far we have low to 
> moderately steady activity from about 7 to 9 and another small push at around 
> 10:30. Park at the Maxwell Natural Area parking lot and walk south along the 
> trail towards Dixon Reservoir, and you will see our table and awning on the 
> little hillside to the left of the main trail. Consider signing up for your 
> visit at this link 
> ;
>   registration is free and helps us plan ahead for visitor numbers. I hope to 
> see you there! 
> 
> Josephine Tagestad
> Bander, Pineridge Natural Area Station
> Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
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Re: [cobirds] Colorado birder wins eBirder of the Month

[Lori Pivonka]

Congrats! Well done!!

Lori


> On Sep 21, 2023, at 8:30 PM, Joanie  wrote:
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> Thank you, truly a big surprise!
> 
> On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7:21:21 PM UTC-6 Mel Goff wrote:
> Congratulations to Joan Grant of Colorado Springs, El Paso County. Joan was 
> selected at the eBirder of the Month for August. She completed the monthly 
> eBird challenge and was picked in a random drawing to receive some very nice 
> Zeiss binoculars.
>  
> Way to go, Joan.
>  
> By the way, I have been trying to win this drawing every month for years! No 
> joy.
>  
> Let's Go Birding!!!
>  
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Re: [cobirds] Nick Komar

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Ditto!And Bravo Nick!He’s for the birds!🦅🦉🦆Lori Sent from my iPadOn Jun 23, 2023, at 5:10 PM, Robert Righter  wrote:During Nick Komar role as president of the CFO, the club has expanded its trajectory from just being a birding club towards something far more meaningful in importance. I can’t think of any other state birding organization that’s raised thousands of dollars for important bird conservation.Thank you NickBob RighterDenver CO



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Re: [cobirds] Ice birds at Ken Caryl, JeffCo

[Lori Pivonka]

Yes! Very chilly! At our house in FOCO, a brisk -17° this morning!  
I noticed the same thing on those species and American Goldfinch, Flickers, and 
a Townsend Solitaire as well. Chilly overnight for our feathered friends!

Merry Christmas All! 🎄
Lori Pivonka

> On Dec 22, 2022, at 8:26 AM, David Suddjian  wrote:
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> It is very chilly here, of course: -13 this morning with 3-4 inches of snow. 
> Otherwise it is clearing to a be pretty (frozen) day. This morning I noticed 
> a number of birds of several species with what seemed to be accumulations of 
> ice on their backs and sometimes on their nape and crown. I've attached some 
> low light early morning iphone snaps that show a bit. I've not noticed that 
> before on very cold days, although thankfully we don't get many as cold as 
> now.  Species bearing the little ice "backpacks" were Dark-eyed Juncos, House 
> Finch, Red-winged Blackbird, and Spotted Towhee. Presumably snow is falling 
> on them and sticking, or it gathered as ice on them overnight? It doesn't 
> fluff off, nd at the same time they do not seem too bothered. Maybe this is 
> not unusual and I've not noticed? Maybe I need more coffee.
> 
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Re: [cobirds] Long-billed Curlew - Weld

[Lori Pivonka]

Thanks for sharing!

Four Curlew still present ~ 1/2 m. East of WCR 35!

Lovely sight!

Lori


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> On Apr 9, 2021, at 11:40, John Vanderpoel  
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> There are four Long-billed Curlews loafing in an ag field south of CO 392 
> and just east of CR35
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Re: [cobirds] A few sightings before the freeze on January 30th.

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Beautiful baubles for a King!

> On Feb 19, 2021, at 12:03 PM, 'DuWayne Worthington' via Colorado Birds 
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> How about" Inspirational decorations for a Kingly abode"
> or "'Interior Designer Trinkets fit for a King"
> DuWayne Worthington
> Science Teaching Faculty
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> On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 10:09 AM Brian Roy  > wrote:
> I am happy to announce I contacted the ranger at South Platt Park and he said 
> they were going to take a look to see "us old-guys" can get it (fishing gear) 
> down. 
> 
> On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 9:22 AM Brian Roy  > wrote:
> I'm using the bitter cold to get back to editing and rating photos. Here are 
> a few of my favorites from January 30th. Specifically, I was at Eaglewatch 
> Lake and the neighboring Blackrock Lake at South Platte Park. 
> 
> On the whole, I saw about
> - 15 Gadwalls
> - 10 Mallards
> - 1 Bald Eagle
> - 1 Kestrel 
> - 1 Red-Tailed Hawk
> - 1 Great blue heron that almost flew into me, and I didn't get a picture 
> because I was looking at a blurry image of said red-tailed hawk on my cell 
> phone. It is a sensitive subject still. 
> - 1 (sad but I suppose necessary) dead beaver. 
> 
> And my favorite of the day is the kingfisher amongst fishing gear. Even 
> though I can't see its eyes, the juxtaposition is incredible. 
> 
> 
> Okay, here is where you contribute to a caption for the kingfisher photo. 
> Sassier the better. Let's hear it!
> 
> I'll start it up:  
> - A king amongst pawnfishers
> 
> Brian Roy
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Re: [cobirds] Re: Access to State wildlife areas

[Lori Pivonka]

Fantastic info!

I agree... I also strongly believe ALL birders should purchase a duck stamp. 
Many of us spend lots of time around and in the NWR’s.

Appreciate your insights!
Lori 

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> On Jul 13, 2020, at 7:31 AM, Mike Hensley  wrote:
> 
> 
> I actually think a watchers license that parallels the hunting/fishing 
> license and whose cost contributes to the maintenance of SWA's is a great 
> idea. It simultaneously broadens the base of people who are financially 
> contributing AND provides a way to measure the number of people who are using 
> SWA's for non-hunting/fishing purposes. Have any conservation organizations 
> (Audubon?) proposed this change to state lawmakers?
> 
>> On Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:39:16 AM UTC-6, Polly Reetz wrote:
>> Lots of discussion going on about the change in policy by Colorado Parks and 
>> Wildlife (CPW) about accessing State Wildlife Areas.While buying a 
>> fishing license, especially a senior license, is not a big financial burden 
>> for many birders, there is a general feeling, at least among the Audubon 
>> folks I've talked to,  that we want to be counted as wildlife watchers, not 
>> fishermen or hunters, so that CPW is more aware of this audience and listens 
>> to us on other policy issues.  
>>  
>>  No one has yet come up with a method to do this that doesn't result in 
>> a reduction in Colorado's  federal Wildlife Aid in Restoration grants which 
>> come from the excise tax on hunting and fishing equipment  (although we 
>> could argue that a lot of that money in fact does NOT come from hunters - 
>> you pay it if you buy a handgun too).The Parks and Wildlife Commission 
>> is still discussing this question - it is on their agenda for Thursday 
>> morning, July 17 at 9:25 am.   You can listen in from the CPW website (About 
>> Us - Commission - Meetings).  And offer comments by email before the meeting.
>> 
>>Suggestions have been: a wildlife watchers license, a maintenance fee 
>> dedicated to SWAs, a checkoff on the fishing or hunting license application 
>> for wildlife watchers/photographers so CPW can take count of us your 
>> ideas??   Send them to the Commission.  Some of this would take legislative 
>> action.
>> 
>> Polly Reetz
>> Denver Audubon COnservation Committee chairperson
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Re: [cobirds] Re: CFO non-discrimination policy and statement now online

[Lori Pivonka]

Well said Nick!

Hope all is well in your world.

Best Regards,
Lots

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> On Jun 24, 2020, at 12:32 PM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds 
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Re: *** SPAM 10: Re: [cobirds] respectable viewing distance?

[Lori Pivonka]

🙈🙉🙊

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> On Apr 25, 2020, at 9:47 AM, Karl Stecher Jr.  wrote:
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> 
> Shooting the bad birder is OK, but if you shot the bird, it would counter the 
> expresssion that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
>  
> Karl Stecher
> Aurora
>  
>  
>  
> From: "Joe Roller" 
> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 11:07 PM
> To: "PETER GENT" 
> Cc: bayousto...@gmail.com, "Colorado Birds" 
> Subject: *** SPAM 10: Re: [cobirds] respectable viewing distance?
>  
> Well said, Peter, and furthermore it is proper form
> to genially get the idea over that someone is TOO CLOSE, crowding the bird.
>  
> You might say, "Hey, let's all back off a few feet and give it some room. A 
> friend of mine
> is on the way, and I'm hoping the bird is still here then."
> There are stronger ways to say it, and still be polite, but maybe try the 
> softer approach first.
> And if someone says, "I want to get a flight shot, let's flush it," homicide 
> is justifiable.
>  
> Joe Roller, Denver
>  
> For further info, refer to the ABA Code of Ethics. 
> The bird comes first.
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>> On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 3:31 PM Peter Gent  wrote:
>> Ashley,
>>  
>> This is an excellent question, and the answer does depend on the bird.  This 
>> Louisiana Waterthrush does seem rather tolerant of people, but if they 
>> really were within 6' of the bird, then I think that is way too close.  When 
>> we are observing a rare bird, the last thing anyone should do is to get so 
>> close that it flies, and so others don't get to see it.  I have seen this 
>> happen, and most often because photographers get too close.  They seem 
>> intent on getting a frame-filling picture, rather than a more distant photo 
>> that is good enough to document the species.  Just my opinion.
>>  
>> Cheers,  Peter Gent.
>> Boulder.
>>  
>>  
>>> On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 2:26 PM Ashley Stokes  wrote:
>>> Just a question for my learning...as I see a lot of people coming to visit 
>>> the Louisiana Waterthrush, what’s a respectable distance for viewing? I’m 
>>> finding there are some folks that would be within the social distancing 6ft 
>>> circle if it were another human, kidding, but you get the point. So, to 
>>> prevent altered behaviors of the bird...what would be best? I realize some 
>>> birds may be more tolerant than othersso what’s the rule of thumb?  
>>> Thanks 
>>> Ashley 
>>> Larimer County
>>> (BayouGirl)
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Re: [cobirds] telephone birding

[Lori Pivonka]

Great thinking!  Love that idea!! 🐧

Stay safe. Be well.
Lori

> On Apr 3, 2020, at 5:06 AM, Karl Stecher Jr.  wrote:
> 
> As we all have seen, photos and even videos of birds are posted on this site.
> But there is a feature of ipones (called face time, where you are looking at 
> the real time picture) which gives you a one on one experience with a distant 
> birder, and lets you bird remotely.therefore, yesterday my daughter in 
> St. Louis (I am in Aurora) birded with me in Forest Park, St. Louis.  Got to 
> see a few minutes of a red-headed woodpecker, and spend birding time with her.
> This can be done with your friends while we are shut in.
>  
> Karl Stecher
> Aurora/Arapahoe County
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Re: [cobirds] Continue COBirds -YES; But need for RBA during quarantine???

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Bravo! 🦉

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> On Mar 30, 2020, at 7:14 PM, 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds 
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> I am grateful to all of you who are posting interesting yard/neighborhood 
> sightings, as well as great ideas to improve birding skills during quarantine.
> 
> I think there has been MUCH confusion as to COBirds continuing (which it 
> will) vs the need for the RBA (as it can encourage birders to chase birds in 
> different regions despite clear verbal orders defined by Gov Polis today to 
> STAY OFF THE ROADS,  but for medication needs, groceries, medical care and 
> similar needs).
> 
> I personally can not justify posting an RBA at this time, particularly when 
> we have evidence that some people are still traveling between counties 
> birding and aren’t staying in their neighborhoods and neighborhood parks.
> 
> I will resume my RBA Compiler Volunteering when we are no longer under 
> quarantine orders.  
> 
> Each Compiler is likely to handle the situation differently and I hope 
> everyone understands why I prefer a real COBirds discussion platform at this 
> time  for all of us wanting to talk BIRDS.
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> Sincerely,
> Allison Hilf
> One of the RBA Compilers
> Aurora, CO 
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Re: [cobirds] Ideas to Up Your Backyard Birding Game During Quarantine

[Lori Pivonka]

Fantastic thinking! Thank you for sharing your “noticing” techniques!

Stay safe. Be well.
Lori

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> On Mar 30, 2020, at 7:31 PM, Allison Hilf  wrote:
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> 
> Great suggestions Caleb.   I've been watching some determined Northern 
> Flickers try to get some squirrels out of the next boxes they used last year. 
>   I'm not sure if it was the right thing to "intervene", but today I put 
> Coyote Urine around the trees and around the nest boxes.   I'll keep 
> watching.   
> 
> Allison Hilf
> Aurora, CO 
> 
>> On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 6:49 PM Caleb A  wrote:
>> Hello, CObirders!
>> In light of quarantine during this year's spring migration, I thought I'd 
>> offer a few of my tips that I've used to enjoy backyard birding (and find a 
>> decent number of species).
>> I know that it gets a little tedious when all you see is House Finches and 
>> American Robins over the course of fifteen minutes, but to cure my backyard 
>> birding boredom, I've compiled a list of things that have helped keep 
>> backyard birding interesting, but also very educational and help me improve 
>> in other facets of bird watching.
>> 1) Use a scope! Granted, this could be a little weird to your neighbors if 
>> you're at really close quarters, but positioning a spotting scope away from 
>> homes and into an open field can wring in those extra three or four unique 
>> backyard species that you might not otherwise see with just binoculars. For 
>> example, I've gotten Chipping Sparrow and Horned Lark by using a scope in my 
>> backyard and aiming at a nearby open field.
>> 
>> 2) Study the minute of the minute of details. Keep a list of all the unique 
>> House Finch calls you hear, or maybe pay really close attention to the 
>> behavior of birds at certain times of the day. Create mental bird clocks, 
>> tracking when the peak of daily activity is, and when it "dries up." A 
>> personal example of this is when I studied the flight styles of Red-winged 
>> Blackbirds and compared it to Common Grackles and European Starlings. Since 
>> their numbers were all but plentiful every single day, I was able to do 
>> careful observations of landings, takeoffs, flight-styles, and many nuances 
>> and exceptions.
>> 
>> For example, I discovered that (in general) European Starlings favor a more 
>> linear flight, whereas Red-winged Blackbirds will often undulate slightly. 
>> This undulation occurs because Red-wings often do a flap-flap-tuck-and-glide 
>> on repeat, which emulates the American Goldfinch's undulating flight style 
>> as well. European Starlings on the other hand have a fairly constant rate of 
>> flapping, which makes them look a lot more dynamic and bullet-like when 
>> combined with their straighter trajectories.
>> 
>> 3) Practice sketching birds. Drawing has never been a favorable skill to my 
>> clumsy motions with a pencil. However, when in the event of observing the 
>> same few species every day, we birders are given a relatively rare 
>> opportunity to study a single species in incredible detail. Sketching your 
>> local species that you see on a daily basis can help be an honest check of 
>> how much detail you really pay attention to on even common birds.
>> 
>> 4) Stay on the lookout for nesting behavior. It's springtime, which means 
>> we'll be seeing evidences of nesting! For my personally, I've been tracking 
>> three pairs of House Finches who have been carrying nesting materials into 
>> three separate trees, visible from my yard. A pair of American Robins have 
>> been displaying and feeding together, and this morning I observed them 
>> copulating. (Not sure where they're building their nest, however.) Pairs of 
>> American Goldfinches have been more frequent, and I'm excited to see all the 
>> young birds that hatch this summer!
>> 
>> So, let's stay positive, and use this quarantine to brush up and hone our 
>> fine-observation skills! And once this is all over, you may be impressed or 
>> surprised by how beneficial intentional backyard birding can be. I know I 
>> was; and the skills I learned in the yard only helped me enjoy my birding 
>> experiences later on in the Parks.
>> The birds are happy, and so am I
>> ~Caleb Alons
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Re: [cobirds] Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order (NO SIGHTINGS)

[Lori Pivonka]

Sadly, “common sense” isn’t so common anymore.  :(

Stay safe. Keep others safe. Be well.

Lori

> On Mar 29, 2020, at 9:30 PM, George Miller  wrote:
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> Neither Polis’ Executive Order D2020 017 (https://tinyurl.com/uremtjh 
> ) nor supporting Order 20-24 
> (https://tinyurl.com/r7sq4yy  ) from the 
> Executive Director of the CDPHE contains any language restricting travel to 
> your city or county.
> 
> Nonetheless, let common sense prevail.
> 
> George Miller
> Nathrop, CO
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Re: [cobirds] News about the Pueblo rehabbed Chimney Swifts

[Lori Pivonka]

Yay! Great teamwork sending off our young feathered friends to their mentors!

Well done,
Lori

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> On Aug 24, 2019, at 8:08 PM, Leon Bright  wrote:
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> COBirders—
>Several days ago I posted a request from Nancy Kelley, a wildlife rehabber 
> in Pueblo, who needed help with finding a colony of Chimney Swifts so she 
> could release some fledglings.  Mark Yaeger (artist/illustrator of the 
> Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II) suggested she continue to watch for an 
> opportunity here.  This last Wednesday she sent Mark the following email:  
> “Thank you so much for your help! [. . .]  The sky above the court house was 
> literally filled with chimney swifts this evening!  My little ones joined the 
> crowd!  I never get tired of watching them!
> 
> Leon Bright - Pueblo
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[cobirds] Common Gallinule - Larimer

[Lori Pivonka]

Sheila Webber and I saw this fabulous fowl Tuesday/today ~ 3.45pm amidst
intermittent snowbanding. We were at the small pond for about 45 minutes
and it did not reveal itself. We moved on to nearby Morris Reservoir for
about 25 minutes and when we returned it was out in the open and very
unconcerned. Nice view. Patience is a virtue.  ;)  Thanks again to Josh
Bruening for his keen eye.

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[cobirds] Carolina Wren: Larimer, Loveland

[Lori Pivonka]

Tuesday, 1/8 @ 3.30pm. Between Adams & Pierce in alley. Fourth house from 
Pierce, with feeders & water (next to house window) in back yard. Then heard 
singing and calling enthusiastically (nice audio) in trees along low green 
fence row at #705 6th St. Spotted about 25’ up and got great photos with the 
low winter sun.


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[cobirds] Re: Giant Snow and Ross's Goose Flock [Weld]

[Lori Pivonka]

Gary,
re: Lapland... was this WCR94 & WCR33 then east one mile?
Thanks, Lori


On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 3:57:38 PM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
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> Hi all
>
> Yesterday ...
>
>- Snow and Ross's Goose (1,000s) [Stewart's Pond] -- 11 photos of 
>entire flock 
>
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/15/stewart-s-pond-la-salle
>- Lapland Longspur (1-2 dozen) [Weld CR 94 and (east of one mile) 33]
>
> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
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[cobirds] Pawnee Grasslands today, 16April2018

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Great day Dave! 

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Re: [cobirds] ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD/Larimer-YES

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The Anna’s visited the feeder today at noon. After watching for about 10 min. 
it appeared and sipped nectar for upwards of 4min. Beautiful! Thanks Rachel for 
sharing your find! ☺️

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