Re: [cobirds] Kenn Kaufman's Research

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

And I would answer in rebuttal that anyone wanting to be fully informed on this topic should read “Policing the scientific lexicon: The new colonialism?” by Rohan Pethiyagoda (Sri Lanka) which can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/5u45569rA partial quote: “Here, writing from the perspective of a scientist who has spent most of his career working in Sri Lanka, a biodiverse developing country, I contend that undoing the perceived harm that inappropriate names and terms can cause people who belong to oppressed communities in the developed world (the West) may harm the greater part of the global scientific community whose native language is not English.Cheng et al. (2023) seek to redress social problems in the English-speaking world (henceforth, the Anglosphere) and especially North America, by imposing terminological and nomenclatural reforms also on the rest of the world. These reforms would carry the unintended consequence of compelling taxonomists in biodiverse countries—especially developing countries—to direct their attention away from the enormous task of describing Earth’s vanishing biodiversity in order to deal with the challenge of revising biological nomenclature and terminology to address issues that have little meaning outside the Anglosphere—particularly the US context. I contend that the US would do better to solve its social and political problems rather than renaming them, and especially, rather than exporting them.“Please read the entire paper. Very Illuminating.R.---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Dec 7, 2023, at 9:01 AM, Diana Beatty  wrote:Jared Del Rosso published a good addition to this discussion on The Conversation:  — https://theconversation.com/why-dozens-of-north-american-bird-species-are-getting-new-names-every-name-tells-a-story-217886An interesting point he made:  "all eponymous names imply human ownership over birdsScience has greatly expanded human understanding of birds in recent decades. We now recognize that birds are intelligent, with rich emotional lives. Radar, lightweight transmitters and satellite telemetry have helped scientists map the transcontinental migrations that many bird species make each year.Trading eponymous names, which treat birds as passive objects, for richer descriptive names reflects this sea change in our understanding of avian lives."Diana BeattyEl Paso CountyOn Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 8:02 AM Greg Osland  wrote:Thanks to Don Jones for sharing a link from Kenn Kaufman that summarizes some of Kenn's recent research on eponymous names and the history of ornithology. The report provides objective historical facts that most birders, like me, never realized. Each of us can draw our own conclusions from his findings about the historical value of eponymous names and whether they should be retained for historical reasons.  Here is one of his findings:From the 1820s to the early 1840s in North America, John James Audubon was handing out eponyms like candy. At first he was trying to court favor with British naturalists (like Bewick, Henslow, or Swainson) or with wealthy individuals who might support his work. Later he used names to honor various friends and colleagues (like Harris, Sprague, or Bell). http://www.kaufmanfieldguides.com/kenn-on-the-issues/eponymous-bird-names-and-the-history-of-ornithology?fbclid=IwAR32lesbSDgzt0MiBEG4bGBoBBnWEPPcisGmEW9z-aWljHFrMbOi08lwxaUGreg OslandLarimer County



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[cobirds] Petition to AOS Leadership on the Decision to Change all Eponymous Bird Names

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COBirders,I have created an online petition in rebuttal to the AOS leadership momentous decision to change all eponymous bird names & no matter your position on this issue, I hope that you will take a minute to read it and if so inclined to also sign it. A few notes before signing.After you sign change.org takes you to a screen asking for a donation. Change.org is free and any donations received are not for this cause. I am not fundraising. Instead, click on “No, I’ll Share Instead” which will take you to a page that gives you multiple ways to share the petition but most importantly also provides a comment box on the right side of the page. If you want to include a membership or organizational affiliation this is the place to put that information along with any other comments you may want to share.The link to the petition is here: https://chng.it/VHyjZp5snr One concern not included in the petition and not previously discussed on COBirds, but worth mentioning here, are the financial repercussions which are enormous. I have seen some estimates in the millions starting at the Federal level and ending with you. Every bird checklist, brochure, field guide, interpretive sign, database (including ebird) & website (to name a few) would have to be updated or redone. This is a lot of time & money. The argument can be made that this huge financial commitment would be better spent on conserving birds & their habitats. R.---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, CO



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Re: [cobirds] Ludlow Griscom's (1947) essay about changing bird names.

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Here is the link to the full article mentioned by Bob. Well worth the read:https://sora.unm.edu/sites/default/files/journals/wilson/v059n03/p0131-p0138.pdf---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Nov 20, 2023, at 4:24 PM, Robert Righter  wrote:HiFrom  chatter on the internet emerges an interesting article by Ludlow Griscom written in1947 “Common Sense in Common names.” Griscom, was a power house in the early 1900s  and greatly influenced Roger Tory Peterson. The full article can be accessed through Google. I’ve taken the liberty of just featuring the last paragraph which I thought was the most poignant to our conversation on Bird Names."NO “simple and logical principles” for vernacular nomenclature can be formulated. There are far too many birds; their variations, relationships, and ranges are not simple or logical. Their habits and habitats change from season to season, from one section of the continent to another, from century to century. Which season, which habitat, which section of the country is to be the basis for the “appropriate or associative” name?"Bob RighterDenver CO



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[cobirds] Bird Names (long)

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The underbelly of the decision…worth a read if you want to more fully understand.From Van Remsen, now former member of the NACC (North American Classification Committee.) If you don’t know who Van is, Google him. Posted here with permission from Van.===These are my formal comments to AOS leadership from back in early July from my position as Acting Chair South American Classification Committee. They made me swear to keep these secret until the final decision was made.===Comments to AOS Council from J. V. Remsen (Chair and founder, South American Classification Committee, and member since 1984 of North American Classification Committee)• Diversity and inclusion. The English Bird Names Committee report is antithetical to the AOS mission with respect to diversity and inclusion.  AOS includes many people who either like eponyms for their own sake or would rather not meddle with them for the sake of stability.  These members have had little opportunity to express their views.  Currently, only 4.2 % of SACC English names are eponyms.  Many supporters of this tiny “market share” are afraid to speak out for fear of being called racists (as has already happened to Kevin Winker when he published his paper analyzing eponym comments in a Washington Post article.)  To anyone who saw that recent AOS-sponsored “symposium” (actually a hybrid pep rally X fundamentalist big-tent revival meeting) on bird names , it was clear that contrary views were not welcomed.  • Broader impacts. I am acutely conscious of my White Privilege status that has helped my get where I am.  However, censoring all eponyms smacks of an attempt to erase the cultural heritage and scientific accomplishment of “Western” culture in the Western Hemisphere.  Extremists on the political right will be grateful to the AOS for providing beautiful propaganda for their agenda.• Financial impacts: Because AOS names are used by federal agencies, the cost to taxpayers of those name changes needs assessment.  USFWS, USDA, NPS, etc. all use standardized AOS names, and this has a trickle-down impact on state and local agencies.  They already have to deal with some instability due to changes in species limits, but 150 immediate changes represents a new level of change.  Just in the bird world, think about 4-letter banding codes: 150 would have to be changed and 150 would become obsolete.• Trivialization of AOS.  A typical reaction to the controversy from the general public and scientists in other fields is (to paraphrase colleagues and friends outside the bird community) “of all the problems in need of solutions, the AOS is focusing on THIS!”  It’s a bad look for AOS.• Negative impact. The EBNC report ignores the potential impact that their recommendations will have on countries outside the Global North.  If AOS adopts the proposal, it will be seen as a heavy-handed edict from the Global North without consideration of negative impacts.  I have provided to President Handel a list of eponyms derived from past or present widely respected members of the ornithological culture of many South American countries, most of them citizens of those countries.• Global South. If everyone on SACC thought that canceling all eponyms would be an effective way to promote interest in or conservation of birds or remove obstacles to inclusion of under-represented groups, then we would be in favor of it.  There is no direct evidence for any tangible, positive effect, other than to appease the BN4B people.  In fact, I predict that the fallout will have the opposite effect on many in South America; see Pethiyagoda (2023) and Jost et al. (2023).  I like to think we as a scientific society (AOS) base our policy changes on evidence, not rhetoric.• Justice. All but one SACC members are in favor of a case-by-case analysis to remove eponymous English for which continued use of that eponym is harmful to people or bird conservation.  The argument that the simplest thing to do is delete all of them ignores the counterpoint that the simplest solution of all is to not remove any of them.  Yes, the process will be messy for many reasons, but we have a sample size of 1 (i.e. McCown) that suggests that it can work, that NACC is open to that process, and that name changes are possible through NACC (and SACC) protocols.  If all accusations of “criminal” activity were easy Y/N decisions, then democracies would not need their complex judiciary systems.  To do otherwise is eerily reminiscent of historical purges by fascist, communist, and extreme religious groups.• Bird names for birds.  The ENBC report takes it as a given that its new names will help people learn bird identification.  I regard this a classic False Premise and will provide a separate document on this.  The bottom line is that birds names aren’t for birds – they are for people.• Shared vision. This entire controversy saddens me.  If there were a way to quantify the moral/political views of NACC and SACC members in some sort of 3D 

Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake vegetation removal

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I sent emails to all the local news channels but everyone else should as well.---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Sep 19, 2023, at 5:55 PM, James Bruening <87211...@gmail.com> wrote:Nathan, Tammy, et al.,Anyone who thinks rip rap is habitat enhancement should have themselves checked.  Has anyone alerted any Denver News channels?  How about Crime Stoppers (I wish that were possible)?  What was the granting agency that approved the increased water level?  Can we email them our collective dismay in addition to FRICO as well?  Does Colorado Parks not have anything to say about it?  So many questions...Bird is the word!Josh BrueningFort CollinsOn Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 1:49 PM Nathan Pieplow  wrote:Hello all,Tammy VerCauteren at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies let us know this morning that an unfortunate situation is unfolding at Barr Lake State Park. FRICO, the ditch company that built the reservoir and owns the water rights, recently increased the water level in the reservoir to accommodate more irrigation needs and water storage and other municipal needs. However, this has caused issues with trails getting washed out and the overall integrity of the lake. To mitigate, they are removing a great deal of shoreline vegetation and replacing it with rip rap. They have already completely cleared the area from the NE corner of the dam to the boat ramp, and are installing rip rap there now. The cleared area is at least 30 feet wide. Yesterday they started work on a second section, from the boat ramp to the Pioneer Boardwalk. Again they have removed all vegetation including 100+ year old cottonwoods.   The current plan is to continue this method all the way to the large bald eagle viewing gazebo on the south end of the park. This would completely clear out the area where the Bird Conservancy Banding station is, not to mention almost all the rest of the shoreline vegetation along the east side of the lake. The plan is to complete this work in the next couple of weeks.Our understanding is that FRICO has extremely broad legal latitude to do what it is doing, even though Barr Lake is a state park, because FRICO owns the lake. The effects on habitat and wildlife are going to be severe, especially at the banding station which has been in place for 35 years. This is particularly galling because when the company filed a grant application to increase the water level, they touted the area as a great birding destination and argued that raising the water level would only enhance it. Now the exact opposite is happening. To change the outcome is probably going to require a strong and immediate public outcry. You can contact FRICO at:Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Company80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601  P: (303) 659-7373   i...@farmersres.comYou might also consider reaching out to your state and local government representatives. If you are a member of a group that would like to get involved, contact Tammy VerCauteren , who is working to initiate a wide-ranging response.Nathan PieplowBoulder



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[cobirds] Probable ARCTIC LOON-El Paso/Big Johnson

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Mark Peterson is currently looking at a probable ARCTIC LOON at Big Johnson Reservoir in El Paso, County. ---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, CO



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[cobirds] Vermillion Flycatcher at Rawhide-Larimer

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The adult male Vermillion Flycatcher reported earlier this afternoon at Rawhide Energy Station in Larimer is currently being seen well from the parking lot at the reservoir.---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, CO



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Re: [cobirds] Fort Collins City Park (Larimer) of late

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There has been a human case of Avian Flu in a human reported from Colorado and confirmed by the CDC in April 2022. This case occurred in a person who had direct exposure to poultry and was involved in the culling (depopulating) of poultry with presumptive H5N1 bird flu. The individual recovered. Avian Flu, while highly unlikely, can be transmitted to dogs & cats with direct contact with infected birds, carcasses, or feces. The recommendation for humans & domesticated animals is to avoid contact with sick or dead wild birds. If contact is necessary full PPE is required. The link to the reported human case is here: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0428-avian-flu.htmlRecommendations for protecting yourself & your animals can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-other-animals.htm---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Dec 27, 2022, at 10:38 AM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN  wrote:





Two major things stand out after the last several visits to the Fort Collins City Park area, which
 includes Grandview Cemetery, of late:


1) There is an on-going major invasion of Cassin's Finches to the lowlands fueled by the bumper
 crop of seed produced by female green ash trees this past summer.  The great, great majority of Cassin's Finches I've seen are female/immature types but there are a few pink males mixed in.  In almost every case, the bird flock feeding on ash seeds includes
 House Finches and sometimes American Goldfinches and Black-capped Chickadees.  This food resource was covered in "The Hungry Bird" column in Volume 51(1) January 2017 issue of "Colorado Birds" if you want to read more.  Of course, in addition to their green
 ash staple, many of the finches are also visiting feeding stations.  But I firmly believe the ash seed bonanza is the default food allowing a winter-long visit to 5000 feet ASL and below.


As an aside, Wood Ducks have been present at Sheldon Lake for the last several months up until
 just recently.  Late this autumn they, too, fed heavily on green ash seed on the grass, along the shore and even muzzled them from the upper ice.


   


  


2) Avian influenza is worsening.  Yesterday on Sheldon Lake in City Park I counted 19 white-cheeked
 geese dead on the ice and two ducks (presumably Mallards).  At least a few Bald Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks frequent the lake, although I have never been present when they are actually scavenging carcasses.  I have seen a few plucked carcasses and presume
 it is at least the eagles.


Regarding avian influenza, does anyone know of any information on whether dogs can become infected? 
 I am assuming if humans can very rarely fall victim, other mammals might also.  The reason I say this is because I have been asked by the armada of dog-walkers, many of whom I at least know well enough to greet.  I see a few letting their dogs run loose, sniff
 carcasses and one lady even said that because her dog likes to eat goose droppings she is concerned.  Yikes.  Seems like an easy solution to that - don't let your dog eat droppings under any circumstances.  Thanks for info any of you might have.


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Re: [cobirds] Article about bald eagles and Avian Flu in Colorado

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The general advice is that you must wear PPE if in contact with sick or dead birds including N95 masks. Here is more information: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/prevention.htmFor carcass disposal here is a good resource: https://www.epa.gov/homeland-security-waste/carcass-management-during-avian-influenza-outbreaks#CarcassManagement_How---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Dec 12, 2022, at 11:46 PM, Deborah Carstensen  wrote:I live in a complex with 3 ponds that are aerated and attract hundreds of geese in the winter, (fewer in the summer). My question to the DPW and avian flu hotline was regarding handling and disposing of geese. I didn’t receive much guidance other than to tell me to use gloves and be careful.        What are our options for disposal of these geese to prevent the disease spreading to other geese, raptors and perhaps local predatory animals?Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 12, 2022, at 10:01 AM, Sebastian Patti  wrote:

















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Chicago, ILLINOIS 60614-3354 


CELL: 773/304-7488






From: Sebastian Patti 
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 10:35 AM
To: Rachel Kolokoff Hopper ; John Tumasonis 
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I hope that the public and the local governmental agencies will check for bands on both the geese and the
 eagles   . . .









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Sebastian T. Patti 
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Chicago, ILLINOIS 60614-3354 


CELL: 773/304-7488






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Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 10:12 AM
To: John Tumasonis 
Cc: Colorado Birds 
Subject: Re: [cobirds] Article about bald eagles and Avian Flu in Colorado
 

We have an outbreak of avian flu here on Long Pond, Larimer County. Multiple Cackling Geese are sick & multiple have already died. We also have multiple Bald Eagles here every day scavenging the carcasses.

At nearby Terry Lake several Bald Eagles were found dead on the lake in late November & did test positive for avian flu.


I called CPW this morning about the situation at Long Pond and all they could say was that they were monitoring the situation. I asked if they were collecting the carcasses before the eagles could consume them but they did not have an answer for that. 


Very tragic situation.

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On Dec 12, 2022, at 8:48 AM, John Tumasonis  wrote:


This update just posted by the Colorado Sun on the Bald Eagles (and other birds and animals) being affected by avian flu.   Much worse than previously disseminated.  Plus, I had no idea how bad the chicken industry was affected.  


https://coloradosun.com/2022/12/12/colorado-worst-bird-flu-outbreak-raptors-wild-bird-deaths/    


Please be careful out there


John Tumasonis, Broomfield CO


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Re: [cobirds] Article about bald eagles and Avian Flu in Colorado

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We have an outbreak of avian flu here on Long Pond, Larimer County. Multiple Cackling Geese are sick & multiple have already died. We also have multiple Bald Eagles here every day scavenging the carcasses.At nearby Terry Lake several Bald Eagles were found dead on the lake in late November & did test positive for avian flu.I called CPW this morning about the situation at Long Pond and all they could say was that they were monitoring the situation. I asked if they were collecting the carcasses before the eagles could consume them but they did not have an answer for that. Very tragic situation.---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Dec 12, 2022, at 8:48 AM, John Tumasonis  wrote:This update just posted by the Colorado Sun on the Bald Eagles (and other birds and animals) being affected by avian flu.   Much worse than previously disseminated.  Plus, I had no idea how bad the chicken industry was affected.  https://coloradosun.com/2022/12/12/colorado-worst-bird-flu-outbreak-raptors-wild-bird-deaths/    Please be careful out thereJohn Tumasonis, Broomfield CO



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Re: [cobirds] Northeast Reservoirs yesterday

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I reported these Snow Goose deaths to CPW yesterday. They were sending people out to both reservoirs. If it is bird flu, the eagles would certainly be at risk.R.---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Dec 5, 2022, at 10:23 PM, 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds  wrote:Doesn’t seem all that there were 30 frozen snow geese? It would seem that they would’ve been able to flyway it any given time before freezing to death. The reason I ask is because I had a goose die on my pond that had symptoms that looked neurological in origin and I was concerned that it was avian flu.      I talked to someone at the avian flu hotline number at CSU and they mentioned that raptors were the second most likely type of bird to get the disease. This made me concerned for the bald eagles in my area, as well as the ones at the Prewitt Reservoir.     Thoughts?Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 5, 2022, at 10:05 AM, Norm Erthal  wrote:Jumbo Reservoir is frozen. There were over 30 SNGO dead frozen into the ice which the 67 Bald Eagles were feasting on.Prewitt Reservoir had a decent amount of open water with large numbers of white geese, MALL, and white-cheeked geese with little else. Well over 100 dead white geese dead on the shore and in the ice. My only guess as to why would be bird flu.Jackson Reservoir completely frozen with mosly white-cheeked geese and little else.Norm ErthalArvada



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[cobirds] Fwd: King Eiders/Wyoming-Yes

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Addendum: Right now they are on the far side of the middle of the lake. The west side is mostly frozen and they are in the water on the east side of the ice. Scope required!---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Nov 16, 2022, at 9:35 AM, Rachel Kolokoff Hopper  wrote:The King Eiders are present this morning. Maybe 20% of the lake is frozen. Here are the directions for finding them on Lake Hattie: view them from the spit in the middle of the lake (41.23842° N, 105.93301° W), they are more easily visible from the westernmost access point on the south side of the lake at the end of County Road 45 (41.23557° N, 105.94265° W). There’s another public overlook between these two that might be worth checking as well: 41.23619° N, 105.93934° W. All three of these spots seem a bit sketchy access-wise if you’ve never been there before, but they’re all public property. ---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, CO



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[cobirds] King Eiders/Wyoming-Yes

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The King Eiders are present this morning. Maybe 20% of the lake is frozen. Here are the directions for finding them on Lake Hattie: view them from the spit in the middle of the lake (41.23842° N, 105.93301° W), they are more easily visible from the westernmost access point on the south side of the lake at the end of County Road 45 (41.23557° N, 105.94265° W). There’s another public overlook between these two that might be worth checking as well: 41.23619° N, 105.93934° W. All three of these spots seem a bit sketchy access-wise if you’ve never been there before, but they’re all public property. ---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, CO



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Re: [cobirds] Fwd: King Eiders

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They appear to be females. All brown(ish) with black bills. ---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, COOn Nov 14, 2022, at 2:29 PM, 'DuWayne Worthington' via Colorado Birds  wrote:Are the King Eiders adult males in breeding plumage, in winter plumage or females, or immatures??  Just curious what to look for.Influence Through Excellence​DuWayne WorthingtonInstructional Faculty ‑ Science303.471.3278|duwayne.worthing...@valorchristian.com3775 Grace Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126Valor Christian High SchoolOn Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 1:35 PM Rachel Kolokoff Hopper <hopkoho...@gmail.com> wrote:News from Wyoming. Keep an eye on our open Colorado lakes!Hi Rachel,I checked at Lake Hattie this morning and the eiders were still there. However, it was in the single digits last night and calm, so a fair amount of the middle of the lake has started to freeze. It depends on the wind, but with the continued cold weather in the forecast I wouldn't be surprised if Hattie freezes up completely in the next few days. I probably won't go back out there, but I'll let you know if I hear from anyone else who does. Good birding,DonOn Nov 13, 2022, at 9:15 AM, Donald Jones <dwilbertjo...@gmail.com> wrote:Jonathan Lautenbach, who originally found the eiders yesterday, reports that they are still there this morning. Yesterday we viewed them from the spit in the middle of the lake (41.23842° N, 105.93301° W), this morning Jonathan says that they are more easily visible from the westernmost access point on the south side of the lake at the end of County Road 45 (41.23557° N, 105.94265° W). There’s another public overlook between these two that might be worth checking as well: 41.23619° N, 105.93934° W. All three of these spots seem a bit sketchy access-wise if you’ve never been there before, but they’re all public property. Good birding,Don JonesLaramie 





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[cobirds] Fwd: King Eiders

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News from Wyoming. Keep an eye on our open Colorado lakes!Hi Rachel,I checked at Lake Hattie this morning and the eiders were still there. However, it was in the single digits last night and calm, so a fair amount of the middle of the lake has started to freeze. It depends on the wind, but with the continued cold weather in the forecast I wouldn't be surprised if Hattie freezes up completely in the next few days. I probably won't go back out there, but I'll let you know if I hear from anyone else who does. Good birding,DonOn Nov 13, 2022, at 9:15 AM, Donald Jones  wrote:Jonathan Lautenbach, who originally found the eiders yesterday, reports that they are still there this morning. Yesterday we viewed them from the spit in the middle of the lake (41.23842° N, 105.93301° W), this morning Jonathan says that they are more easily visible from the westernmost access point on the south side of the lake at the end of County Road 45 (41.23557° N, 105.94265° W). There’s another public overlook between these two that might be worth checking as well: 41.23619° N, 105.93934° W. All three of these spots seem a bit sketchy access-wise if you’ve never been there before, but they’re all public property. Good birding,Don JonesLaramie 





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[cobirds] Terry Lake-Larimer

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COBirders,Just a reminder that Terry Lake is completely surrounded by private property. The only accessible viewing is from Highway 1 behind the barbed wire fence. The only way to view the lake from any of the residential areas is with express permission from a homeowner. ---Rachel Kolokoff HopperFollow me on iNaturalistrkhphotography.netho...@comcast.netFt. Collins, CO



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Re: [cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper

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For those not familiar with Kevin Zimmer as an expert here is his Bio:

Kevin has a PhD in biology (research emphasis in Avian Evolutionary Ecology) 
from New Mexico State University, and is a Research Associate of the Los 
Angeles County Museum of Natural History, an elective member of the American 
Ornithologists’ Society (AOS), and a member of the A.O.S. South American 
Classification Committee (SACC). He formerly served two terms on the American 
Birding Association (ABA) Check-list Committee, and is a regular contributor to 
Cornell’s Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds. He has authored numerous 
technical papers on the taxonomy, distribution, and behavior of Neotropical 
birds, particularly those of the Amazon Basin. In 2003 he completed (with 
co-author Mort Isler) the major chapter on the Thamnophilidae (antbirds) for 
the prestigious Handbook of Birds of the World series. In 2006, he and Curtis 
Marantz coauthored a six-CD compilation of Bird Voices of Alta Floresta and 
Southeastern Amazonian Brazil (produced by the Cornell Laboratory of 
Ornithology’s Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds) that represents the most 
comprehensive set of commercially available bird recordings for any part of the 
Amazon Basin. He and Andrew Whittaker are currently at work on a comprehensive 
field guide to the birds of Brazil, to be published by Princeton University 
Press. Kevin Zimmer has authored three books and numerous papers dealing with 
field identification and bird-finding in North America. His book, Birding in 
the American West: A Handbook, deals with finding and identifying birds in the 
western United States. Living in Alaska contributed to his affection for the 
Far North, where he has anchored VENT’s tour program since 1986. For the past 
25+ years he has concentrated his attention on the Neotropics, particularly on 
Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. He has directed VENT’s Brazil 
program since 1991. In the past decade, he has rekindled a love affair with the 
birds and wildlife of Africa, an interest that began as a young boy (watching 
Marlin Perkins on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom), but which blossomed with his 
first trip to Kenya in 1987 and leading several tours there through 1998. 
Following his return to Africa after a hiatus of more than a decade, his yearly 
tours to Africa have taken him to Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper

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Comments from Kevin Zimmer (VENT tour leader & currently in Alaska) who sees both species annually. For the record, I agree with Kevin and believe the bird to be a Purple sandpiper and not Rock Sandpiper for all the reasons he mentions below.Hi Rachel -  I'm in Alaska right now, getting ready to start a Ross's Gull migration tour.  Without even looking at plumage characters, which vary greatly from one subspecies of Rock Sandpiper to another, I would say your bird is a Purple Sandpiper, based strictly on the distinctly orange legs/feet and base to the bill.  Every Rock Sandpiper that I've seen in winter plumage has dull greenish bare parts, nothing like the rather bright orange-yellow of your bird, which does match Purple Sandpiper.  I think Purples are a lot more prone to long distance vagrancy too -- I've seen them on the Texas coast.Kevin ZimmerSent from my iPhoneFollow me on iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/people/rahopkoRachel Kolokoff HopperFt. CollinsOn Oct 7, 2022, at 6:39 PM, Norm Erthal  wrote:I have found photos of rock sandpiper with very orange bills. //www.bing.com/search?q=rock+sandpiper+photos=ANNTH1=e19183eaabfc45d0a0e2191822671bf4=2=SC=rock+sndpiper=PRES1SC1=3-13=e19183eaabfc45d0a0e2191822671bf4The left phot in the first row is only one that shows very orangeNorman ErthalOn 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 KellnerLittleton, Colorado    Y  (oo)     ) )    _  ( (    ( '<   ) )   // )  ( (   / ""    ) )   ( (    v  



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Fwd: [cobirds] Possible Ringed Kingfisher in Gunnison County

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I contacted David Inouye last night & he said he was going to talk to the 
property owner & then hopefully look today with permission. He does have a 
camera.

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On Aug 19, 2022, at 7:45 AM, ridgw...@gmail.com  wrote:

 I have no other details and no eBird report has been generated as of now.   
The message below was posted last night to the Western Slope Birding Network.
Don Marsh
Ridgway, CO


A biologist just wrote me about a sighting in Gunnison County. Are there 
records of this species north of southern TX?

"I just saw a ringed kingfisher (the larger/est kingfisher) along the river by 
the hummingbird nest that the crow got.  I saw these all the time in Venezuela 
so I am sure of my ID."

 Dr. David W. Inouye

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[cobirds] CASSIA CROSSBILLS-Yes

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

Several of us just heard, recorded & photographed at least 2 CASSIA CROSSBILLS 
at Eric DeFonso’s location downhill of the 2 trail junction. Still calling as I 
type this.

Recordings were also made of a possible White-winged Crossbill with a (maybe) 
photograph.

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[cobirds] GARAGNEY Larimer County

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

A make GARGANEY is on the NW most portion of Boyd Lake. Found by Brian Tarbox. 

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[cobirds] Ruddy Ground Dove Added to the Colorado State List

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

The Colorado Bird Records Committee has voted 7-0 to accept the 2020 record of 
Ruddy Ground Dove (2020-022) from Norwood (San Miguel County) and this species 
has been added to the state list. The list now stands at 514 species. The full 
report on this remarkable bird will be in the upcoming issue of Colorado Birds. 
Thanks to everyone that documented this rarity for the CBRC.
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[cobirds] Larimer Sagebrush Sparrow/Ft. Collins

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders, 

I have a Sagebrush Sparrow in my yard. It has been here since the 14th.

Everyone is welcome if you want to try for it. My street is plowed & the downed 
trees are moved. I am at 1721 Cottonwood Pt. Dr. Ft.Collins.

Please come down the right side of the house (as you face the house). The 
platform feeder where the bird is feeding is under the right side porch (facing 
the house from the backyard). The snow is extremely deep in the back. 

In addition to being on the ground near the platform feeder, it has been high 
in the Aspen tree by the right side deck (facing the house from the backyard) 
as well as high in the Cottonwoods lake edge. It is also feeding on my back 
deck under the higher hanging feeders.

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[cobirds] Rosy-Finches on Weld Rd. 128-Private Property

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

I previously posted about both locations for the Rosy-Finches on Weld Road 128 
being on private property. 

The Rosy-Finches at the bluff on 128 are on private property owned by the Lazy 
D Grazing Association and are difficult to see unless you use a scope from the 
road which is the only access that is permitted. Road 128 is now being 
patrolled by law enforcement due to trespassing at the bluff site so I will ask 
everyone again to please stay off this private property. 

The finches are much easier to see and enjoy at the abandoned homestead on 128 
(which is also private property.) The abandoned homestead where the finches are 
congregating is west of the intersection of 128 & 37. It is NOT the home at the 
intersection which is occupied. The best bet for seeing the finches is to stay 
in your vehicle on Rd. 128. Do not park in the driveway of the abandoned 
homestead as this is where the finches are coming to feed. They are very 
flighty and the smallest movement makes them fly off. 

Thanks in advance for your cooperation. 

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[cobirds] Weld Rd. 128 Rosy-Finches/Private Property

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

Both viewing o opportunities for the Weld County Rosy-Finches on Rd. 128 are 
located on private property. The empty property on 128 just west of 37 is 
private property, however the Rosy-Finches are easily viewed from the road 
while in your vehicle.

The homestead at the intersection of 128 & 37 is occupied and also private 
property. The owners there are quite aware of all of the vehicles at the empty 
homestead and have so far been tolerant of the activity, but please respect 
their property and be considerate of the fact that this is their home.

The Rosy-Finches at the bluff on 128 are on private property which is owned by 
the Lazy D Grazing Association. There is no access to this property so stay on 
the road if the flock happens to be at this location. They rosies are far 
enough away that you may want a scope but straying off the road here is not 
permitted. The ranch hand for the Lazy D checks this property frequently and is 
not tolerant of trespassers.

I am still not sure if there are 2 flocks of Rosy-Finches or if this is just 
one flock that splits up. I am leaning towards it being 2 different flocks as 
this morning the rosies were being seen in both locations at around the same 
time. 

Thanks to everyone for their cooperation so that we may all continue to enjoy 
these birds for the remainder of the winter.
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[cobirds] Fwd: Volunteers Needed for the Colorado Birding Trail

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Colorado Parks & Wildlife is looking for volunteers. Here is the job 
description:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rNIdVEo1Zo60una3QuHNCOaxFCRixvdr/view?usp=sharing

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Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Frigatebird in Arapahoe County

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

No. People at Chatfield & Marston.

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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
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>> 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
>>>>>>>>> 
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[cobirds] Surf Scoters-Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

This afternoon I found a Common Loon at Douglas Res., 8 Bonaparte’s Gulls at N. 
Poudre #4, 3 Long-billed Dowitchers at Smith Lake & 2 Surf Scoters, 3 Ross’s 
Geese, a beautiful Hooded Merganser & a fly over of 3 calling Greater 
Yellowlegs at N. Poudre #3. Lots of other nice water birds as well. 

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[cobirds] Surf Scoter-Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

There is a Surf Scoter at N. Poudre #4. You must view from the road as this 
reservoir is closed to the public. 

The Pacific Loon was still at Douglas Reservoir at the far north end along with 
2 Bonaparte’s Gulls.

24 Sandhills Cranes are on the shore of N. Poudre #3 with 25 more flying over 
while I was there. 

A Common Loon is at Hamilton Reservoir (Rawhide) along with a large assortment 
of ducks. 

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[cobirds] Pacific & Common Loon-Douglas Reservoir/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

This afternoon I found a Pacific & a Common Loon at Douglas Reservoir in 
Larimer County. Seen from the west side of the reservoir near the boat launch 
area. A nice variety of ducks were also on the water. 
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Re: [cobirds] Black Witch/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

I should add masks required.

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On Jul 13, 2020, at 8:45 AM, Rachel Kolokoff Hopper  
wrote:

I have a Black Witch at my house if anyone wants to see it. Come to the front 
door. 1721 Cottonwood Pt. Dr. Ft. Collins 80523

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[cobirds] Black Witch/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

I have a Black Witch at my house if anyone wants to see it. Come to the front 
door. 1721 Cottonwood Pt. Dr. Ft. Collins 80523

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Re: [cobirds] Official Response from CPW About Use of State Wildlife Areas

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

A common misconception among some anglers and hunters is that fishing and 
hunting licenses come with a free rescue from Colorado Search and Rescue in the 
event that one is needed. While it is true that a basic search and rescue 
operation is delivered at no charge, any operation requiring a helicopter or 
ambulance evacuation would incur charges from the operator, for which the 
victim is responsible.

The origin of the misconception is perhaps because 25 cents of the cost of 
hunting and fishing licenses goes into a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and 
Rescue (CORSAR) fund, leading some to believe that this is a kind of insurance 
card. And while the CORSAR fund reimburses search and rescue volunteers for 
things like fuel or food used during a rescue operation, or for equipment that 
is damaged or needs replacing, the fund does not pay for ambulance or 
helicopter services. The rescued individual must cover those costs.

“Through CORSAR fund grants, search and rescue teams and sheriffs can purchase 
equipment or send team members to search and rescue training courses,” 
according to the SAR website. “The CORSAR card is not ‘insurance’ nor is 
‘insurance’ needed. When Colorado’s SAR carry out a search and rescue mission, 
they won’t bill you but you may incur costs such as ground or air ambulance.”

Hikers and bikers who use the backcountry but do not buy hunting or fishing 
licenses have the option to purchase a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and 
Rescue Card, known as the “CORSAR Card.”

Purchasing a CORSAR card is not necessary to receive search and rescue 
services. “But if a financially strapped county or SAR team accrues 
extraordinary costs over time, it may be difficult for them to properly respond 
to your emergency,” states the website.”

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On Jul 11, 2020, at 4:23 PM, 'Norm Lewis' via Colorado Birds 
 wrote:


As soon as this policy was announced, I purchased my (senior) fishing license 
online.  On the license it breaks down the cost (which at $9.85 is a bargain), 
and there is a small charge noted for Search and Rescue.  So if you are of a 
certain age and purchase a senior pass, you have paid for the S function in 
the price of the license.

Norm Lewis
Lakewood


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From: Ira Sanders 
To: Rachel Kolokoff Hopper 
Cc: Pam Piombino ; kevygud...@aol.com; cobirds 

Sent: Sat, Jul 11, 2020 1:44 pm
Subject: Re: [cobirds] Official Response from CPW About Use of State Wildlife 
Areas

So, if you are over 65 and don't have a habitat stamp and search and rescue 
services comes to your aid, are you covered or do you have to reimburse for 
those services?
Ira Sanders

On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 1:04 PM Rachel Kolokoff Hopper  
wrote:
If you are under 65 you must buy a habitat stamp with your fishing/hunting 
license. 65 and over it is not required. If you buy a license online it is 
automatically added to your purchase.

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On Jul 11, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Pam Piombino  wrote:


I stopped in Poudre Canyon to buy my senior fishing license to legally enter to 
SWAs on my way to North Park.  I tried to buy a habitat stamp at the same time, 
but the clerk had no idea how to sell me one.  I am surprised that Tammy was 
forced to purchase one at the same time.  I always thought it was optional; am 
I mistaken?

Do chime in to the CPW that you want to be counted as a wildlife watcher rather 
than a fisherperson or hunter if you don't fit into those categories.  Polly 
Reetz sent an email today with contacts.

Pam Piombino

On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 11:54 AM Ira Sanders  wrote:
Birders,
Tammy bought a fishing license so she could fish on SWA lands and of course 
birdwatch.  She was forced to buy a habitat stamp at the same time. For those 
of you who don't know what that is, it covers you for the cost of search and 
rescue if they have to come and find you if you get lost or injured and search 
and rescue has to come and get you out there. I don't believe I have seen that 
mentioned anywhere in any of the discussions of the issue that has been 
discussed in this thread.
Ira Sanders
Golden

On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 8:47 PM kevygudguy via Colorado Birds 
 wrote:
Hello Fellow Birders,

I have received an official response from CPW concerning use of SWAs for 
birding, hiking, etc.  This came from their Communication Center in response to 
my inquiry about being allowed onto properties that do not allow fishing, if 
all I have is a fishing license.  I have pasted below what I believe to be the 
salient portion of their reply:

You are correct, a valid hunting or fishing license will be required for 
everyone 18 or older attempting to access any State Wildlife Area or State 
Trust Land leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, beginning July 1. This does 
not apply to State Parks. (SWA FAQ). 

Even if the property doesn't have fishing

Re: [cobirds] Official Response from CPW About Use of State Wildlife Areas

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

I have never heard or read that the Habitat Stamp has anything to do with 
search & rescue. However, it is my understanding that some of the money from 
hunting/fishing licenses and the Habitat Stamp go to Colorado Search & Rescue 
as financial support. Here is information about Colorado Search & Rescue:  
https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Boating/SearchAndRescueFAQ.pdf

Habitat Stamp
The purchase of a Habitat Stamp ($10) provides the core funding for the 
Colorado Wildlife Habitat Protection Program (CWHP). Anyone applying for, or 
buying a hunting and fishing license in the state of Colorado, must also 
purchase a Habitat Stamp. The Habitat Stamp provides the means for CPW to work 
with private landowners, local governments, and conservation organizations to 
protect important fish and wildlife habitat and provide outdoor spaces.

REASONS TO SUPPORT THE HABITAT STAMP
Since 2007, the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp has grown into one of our 
state’s most important conservation programs and has:

Conserved 253,000 acres of key wildlife habitat
Secured 121,500 acres of public access
Protected approximately 36 miles of fishing access

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On Jul 11, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Ira Sanders  wrote:


So, if you are over 65 and don't have a habitat stamp and search and rescue 
services comes to your aid, are you covered or do you have to reimburse for 
those services?
Ira Sanders

> On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 1:04 PM Rachel Kolokoff Hopper  
> wrote:
> If you are under 65 you must buy a habitat stamp with your fishing/hunting 
> license. 65 and over it is not required. If you buy a license online it is 
> automatically added to your purchase.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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> Rachel Kolokoff Hopper
> Ft. Collins
> 
> On Jul 11, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Pam Piombino  wrote:
> 
> 
> I stopped in Poudre Canyon to buy my senior fishing license to legally enter 
> to SWAs on my way to North Park.  I tried to buy a habitat stamp at the same 
> time, but the clerk had no idea how to sell me one.  I am surprised that 
> Tammy was forced to purchase one at the same time.  I always thought it was 
> optional; am I mistaken?
> 
> Do chime in to the CPW that you want to be counted as a wildlife watcher 
> rather than a fisherperson or hunter if you don't fit into those categories.  
> Polly Reetz sent an email today with contacts.
> 
> Pam Piombino
> 
>> On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 11:54 AM Ira Sanders  wrote:
>> Birders,
>> Tammy bought a fishing license so she could fish on SWA lands and of course 
>> birdwatch.  She was forced to buy a habitat stamp at the same time. For 
>> those of you who don't know what that is, it covers you for the cost of 
>> search and rescue if they have to come and find you if you get lost or 
>> injured and search and rescue has to come and get you out there. I don't 
>> believe I have seen that mentioned anywhere in any of the discussions of the 
>> issue that has been discussed in this thread.
>> Ira Sanders
>> Golden
>> 
>>> On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 8:47 PM kevygudguy via Colorado Birds 
>>>  wrote:
>>> Hello Fellow Birders,
>>> 
>>> I have received an official response from CPW concerning use of SWAs for 
>>> birding, hiking, etc.  This came from their Communication Center in 
>>> response to my inquiry about being allowed onto properties that do not 
>>> allow fishing, if all I have is a fishing license.  I have pasted below 
>>> what I believe to be the salient portion of their reply:
>>> 
>>> You are correct, a valid hunting or fishing license will be required for 
>>> everyone 18 or older attempting to access any State Wildlife Area or State 
>>> Trust Land leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, beginning July 1. This 
>>> does not apply to State Parks. (SWA FAQ). 
>>> 
>>> Even if the property doesn't have fishing opportunities, a license is still 
>>> required.
>>> 
>>> The rule change was adopted unanimously on April 30 by the Colorado Parks 
>>> and Wildlife Commission.
>>> 
>>> SWAs are intended for wildlife habitat and wildlife-related recreation 
>>> (hunting and fishing). Unlike national forests or local government parks, 
>>> SWAs are not “public lands” that provide for multi-use recreation. Most 
>>> SWAs provide important resting, feeding, birthing, or breeding areas for 
>>> Colorado wildlife. In that way, year ‘round outdoor recreation may have 
>>> negative impacts on the wildlife populations in those areas. The license 
>>> requirement is an effort to limit multi-use recreation on these prop

Re: [cobirds] Official Response from CPW About Use of State Wildlife Areas

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

If you are under 65 you must buy a habitat stamp with your fishing/hunting 
license. 65 and over it is not required. If you buy a license online it is 
automatically added to your purchase.

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On Jul 11, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Pam Piombino  wrote:


I stopped in Poudre Canyon to buy my senior fishing license to legally enter to 
SWAs on my way to North Park.  I tried to buy a habitat stamp at the same time, 
but the clerk had no idea how to sell me one.  I am surprised that Tammy was 
forced to purchase one at the same time.  I always thought it was optional; am 
I mistaken?

Do chime in to the CPW that you want to be counted as a wildlife watcher rather 
than a fisherperson or hunter if you don't fit into those categories.  Polly 
Reetz sent an email today with contacts.

Pam Piombino

> On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 11:54 AM Ira Sanders  wrote:
> Birders,
> Tammy bought a fishing license so she could fish on SWA lands and of course 
> birdwatch.  She was forced to buy a habitat stamp at the same time. For those 
> of you who don't know what that is, it covers you for the cost of search and 
> rescue if they have to come and find you if you get lost or injured and 
> search and rescue has to come and get you out there. I don't believe I have 
> seen that mentioned anywhere in any of the discussions of the issue that has 
> been discussed in this thread.
> Ira Sanders
> Golden
> 
>> On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 8:47 PM kevygudguy via Colorado Birds 
>>  wrote:
>> Hello Fellow Birders,
>> 
>> I have received an official response from CPW concerning use of SWAs for 
>> birding, hiking, etc.  This came from their Communication Center in response 
>> to my inquiry about being allowed onto properties that do not allow fishing, 
>> if all I have is a fishing license.  I have pasted below what I believe to 
>> be the salient portion of their reply:
>> 
>> You are correct, a valid hunting or fishing license will be required for 
>> everyone 18 or older attempting to access any State Wildlife Area or State 
>> Trust Land leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, beginning July 1. This 
>> does not apply to State Parks. (SWA FAQ). 
>> 
>> Even if the property doesn't have fishing opportunities, a license is still 
>> required.
>> 
>> The rule change was adopted unanimously on April 30 by the Colorado Parks 
>> and Wildlife Commission.
>> 
>> SWAs are intended for wildlife habitat and wildlife-related recreation 
>> (hunting and fishing). Unlike national forests or local government parks, 
>> SWAs are not “public lands” that provide for multi-use recreation. Most SWAs 
>> provide important resting, feeding, birthing, or breeding areas for Colorado 
>> wildlife. In that way, year ‘round outdoor recreation may have negative 
>> impacts on the wildlife populations in those areas. The license requirement 
>> is an effort to limit multi-use recreation on these properties, not 
>> encourage it. While hikers, photographers, birders, and others may in fact 
>> be recreating by watching wildlife, only those with a hunting or fishing 
>> license are contributing to the purchase and maintenance of these properties.
>> 
>> ...I'm hoping this response from CPW answers everyone's questions and 
>> concerns about SWA access.
>> 
>> Keep Smilin',
>> Kevin Corwin, west Centennial, Arapahoe
>> 
>> Sent from my Remington Rand Typewriter via my Rotary Dial Wall Phone
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Re: [cobirds] need Ted Floyd's cell # now!

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Well don’t keep us all in suspense! What is the moth?

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On Jul 6, 2020, at 4:50 PM, David Gulbenkian  wrote:


I’ve bee emailing Ted Floyd about a rare moth he says he’s dying to see.
Told him it had left, but now am trying to contact him to tell him it’s still 
here!!
Have emailed him and left a message on his home phone, but don’t have his cell.

He claims this moth is his #1 object to see in nature, so I’m sure he’ll be 
grateful!

David Gulbenkian
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Re: [cobirds] El Paso county Dickcissel and rattlesnake uppdate

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Unconscionable.

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On May 31, 2020, at 12:10 PM, 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


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Re: [cobirds] Re: CPW Commission requires a valid hunting or fishing license to access all State Wildlife Areas (Response from CPW)

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Fishing licenses for those 65 & older (Colorado residents only) are $9.85. You 
do not need a habitat stamp 65 & older. Click the link below to see the 
requirements for a Senior Low Income Life Fishing License.

Senior Low Income Lifetime Fishing (65+)
Colorado residents only ​$9.85

Here is the link to the page with all of the fees for fishing: 
https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/FishingSeasonDatesFees.aspx

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On May 14, 2020, at 12:19 PM, Debbie Tyber  wrote:


Could you just clarify something for me. How much would it cost an over 65 
individual to bird on state lands?

I don't mind paying something to the state to maintain the wildlife areas, I 
just can't figure out how much that's not too excessive.

Debbie Tyber
Breckenridge

> On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:47:32 AM UTC-6, Adrian Lakin 
> (adrianlak...@gmail.com) wrote:
> All,
> 
> Below is the response I received from CPW regarding the new SWA 
> hunting/fishing license requirement. I guess the only "good" thing to be 
> gleaned from the response is that they no longer require the extra $47 annual 
> fee for access to Jumbo Reservoir SWA, Lake Deweese SWA, Prewitt Reservoir 
> SWA, and San Luis Lakes SWA, but you will need the fishing license instead 
> that covers all SWA's and STL's.
> 
> I will respond back to Bradley asking about the process to get a bill to the 
> legislature for a Birding Stamp/License.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Adrian Lakin, Mead, CO
> 
> Reply from CPW and my original question to them...
> 
> Hello,
> 
>  
> 
> Thank you for contacting Colorado Parks and Wildlife. I understand you are 
> inquiring about birding on state lands. 
> 
>  
> 
> Your Colorado State Parks pass is valid for Colorado State Park which offer 
> great birding opportunities. However, the Parks and Wildlife Commission 
> approved a regulation change to protect the integrity of these properties for 
> their intended use—the perpetuation and conservation of wildlife and wildlife 
> recreation—regulation #900.C.1 has been added to require all persons 18 years 
> of age or older hold a valid hunting or fishing license to access any SWA. 
> Similarly, regulation #902.B.5 was added prohibiting access to STLs leased by 
> the Division to all persons 18 years of age and older who do not hold a valid 
> hunting or fishing license. Additionally, property-specific regulations were 
> modified accordingly, including removing the annual access permit requirement 
> for Jumbo Reservoir SWA (901.B.119(a)), Lake Deweese SWA (901.B.130(a)), 
> Prewitt Reservoir SWA (901.B.173(a)), and San Luis Lakes SWA (901.B.203(a)). 
> State wildlife properties can be found in our 2019 Recreation Lands brochure. 
> This new regulation will start July 1, 2020. 
> 
>  
> 
> We currently have an SWA permit for specific properties that already require 
> a hunting or fishing license. However, with the new regulations for wildlife 
> properties, we will no longer be offering an SWA permit for wildlife 
> properties and a hunting or fishing license will be required to access all 
> state wildlife areas and state trust lands. The SWA permit was not recognized 
> under the Federal-Aid Program as a valid hunting or fishing license.  The 
> current SWA Access Permit system, used on only four SWAs, negatively impacted 
> the CPW wildlife finances.  The monies generated from this access permit fund 
> lessens the following year’s Federal Aid monies used by CPW by the amount the 
> access permit fund accumulated.
> 
>  
> 
> In order to create a new birding stamp or license, CPW would need to submit a 
> bill to the legislator to amend that state statute regarding valid licenses. 
> 
>  
> 
> Respectfully,
> 
>  
> 
> --
> 
> Bradley Gabrielski
> 
> Communication Center Wildlife Coordinator
> 
> 
> Hunt Plan: 303.291.7526|Main: 303.297.1192|Fax: 303.866.5070
> 1313 Sherman St., 6th Fl, Denver, CO 80203
> 
> bradley@state.co.us I www.cpw.state.co.us
> 
>  
> 
> **Please view the COVID-19 web-page for the most recent updates**
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 3:18 PM cpwinfo, DNR_wildlife 
>  wrote:
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: 
> Date: Wed, May 6, 2020 at 8:52 AM
> Subject: CPW FAQ Question Submitted from Website
> To: 
> 
>  
> 
> The following question has been submitted through the CPW FAQ Ask A Question 
> page.
> 
> I just heard about this new requirement that will be in effect July 1 and I 
> am concerned about this cost for us folks who use (very respectfully) the 
> SWA's and CPW-leased lands for birding. This seems a v

[cobirds] Re: Hunting or Fishing License REQUIRED at ALL Colorado SWAs from July1

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

I would just add a small correction to Dick’s excellent and very informative 
post about the new rule from CPW. I do not think a Habitat Stamp is required 
for those over 65 and/or disabled residents. 

"For individuals aged 18 through 64, a $10 Habitat Stamp is required with the 
first license purchase for the year (March 1 - March 31 annually). For more 
information, read about the Habitat Stamp 
. If you are 
disabled, you may not need a Habitat Stamp. See disability information 
."

While a small game license may be less expensive than a fishing license, but 
there are more requirements to purchase one including proof of hunter 
education. Check here for more information: 
https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/SmallGame.aspx 


And there is a reduced cost for fishing licenses for those 65 and older. Also, 
click the link below to see if you qualify for the Senior Low Income Lifetime 
Fishing License:

Senior Annual (65+)
Colorado residents only $9.85

​Senior Low Income Lifetime Fishing 

 (65+)
Colorado residents only ​$9.85

Here is the link to the page with all of the fees for fishing: 
https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/FishingSeasonDatesFees.aspx 


And finally, here is the link for small game fees: 
https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/SmallGameDatesFees.aspx 


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Hi all,
 
Be informed... For anyone entering a Colorado State Wildlife Area for any 
reason, a dramatic and potentially expensive change was announced by Colorado 
Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in a News Release last Friday, May1st.  To quote the 
CPW announcement: 
 
“A valid hunting or fishing license will be required for everyone 18 or older 
attempting to access any State Wildlife Area or State Trust Land leased by 
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, beginning July 1.”  “...We want to curtail 
non-wildlife use of these properties and return them to their original intended 
purpose.”
 
The CPW website shows that Annual Fishing Licenses are currently $35.17 for 
residents, and $97.97 for non-residents
Small Game Annual Licenses are a few dollars less than the Fishing licenses.
PLUS - in order to get any hunting or fishing licence you will additionally 
need a $10.13 Annual Habitat Stamp
 
There is currently no permit available for “Watching” Wildlife in SWAs.  
There is an SWA permit – but that is neither a Hunting nor a Fishing License - 
$43 annually
There is a “Waterfowl Stamp” $10.13, but that is not a Hunting license.  
The CPW website says of the Waterfowl Stamp:
 
“The collector "gumback" stamp is currently available for purchase in the 
Colorado Parks and Wildlife online store​ 
. ​​This 
stamp is for collector purposes only. It is not the duck stamp validation and 
it does not afford hunting privileges. Waterfowl hunters age 16 and older are 
required by Colorado law to buy a Colorado hunting license 
​ (either a small game or 
a combination license) along with a Colorado duck stamp verification, in 
addition to the federal duck stamp.​”
 
“The Colorado Waterfowl Stamp program was implemented in 1990 and provides 
funding to conserve wetlands for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent 
wildlife. The Colorado Waterfowl Stamp Program is designed to conserve wetlands 
for waterfowl and water birds. All revenue generated from the sale of the 
hunter version of the Waterfowl Stamp is used to fund wetlands projects 
throughout the state. Several thousand acres of wetlands have been protected 
with Waterfowl Stamp funds. Participation in the Waterfowl Stamp Program by 
hunters and non-hunters alike is an effective way to contribute to the 
conservation of this precious resource. Wetlands conservation efforts of the 
Waterfowl Stamp Program improve habitat for ducks, geese, and more than 500 
other species of shorebirds, songbirds, amphibians and reptiles.”
 
It is not clear to this reader at this time if say a Fishing License would be 
considered valid for visiting an SWA that has no fishing areas, or if a Small 
Game Hunting License would be valid at all SWA’s throughout the entire year. 
However, seeing as this does not come into effect for a few weeks, and was only 
announced last Friday, there is plenty of time for clarification.
 
For the full News Release you can view it on the CPW website here
 
https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/News-Release-Details.aspx?NewsID=7346 

Re: [cobirds] Fwd: [ACC] Hunting/Fishing license required to enter SWAs starting July 1

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

>From what I am reading, no. You will have to buy a habitat stamp & fishing 
>license.

R.

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> On May 4, 2020, at 6:39 PM, Ann Reeves  wrote:
> 


This is Annie Reeves
Is a Duck Stamp adequate for entry?

> On Mon, May 4, 2020, 12:38 Pam Piombino  wrote:
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> 
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> From: Peg Rooney 
> Date: Mon, May 4, 2020 at 10:32 AM
> Subject: [ACC] Hunting/Fishing license required to enter SWAs starting July 1
> To: Unknown 
> 
> 
> CPW Commission requires a valid hunting or fishing license to access all 
> State Wildlife Areas and CPW-leased State Trust Lands
> 
> DENVER – A valid hunting or fishing license will be required for everyone 18 
> or older attempting to access any State Wildlife Area or State Trust Land 
> leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, beginning July 1.
> 
> The rule change was adopted unanimously April 30 by the Colorado Parks and 
> Wildlife Commission.
> 
> “By policy, state wildlife areas are acquired with hunter and angler dollars, 
> and are intended specifically to provide wildlife habitat and 
> wildlife-related recreation,” Southeast Regional Manager Brett Ackerman told 
> the commission at its meeting. “This rule is aimed at curtailing 
> non-wildlife-related use of these properties. 
> 
> At the meeting, Ackerman presented examples from across the state of the 
> increasing use of state wildlife areas inconsistent with their purpose, 
> including set up of temporary residences, vehicular use on big game winter 
> range, vandalism, and other uses detrimental to wildlife and wildlife-related 
> uses.
> 
> “There’s certainly an impact on staff and resources, potential public health 
> impact, degradation of habitat and displacement of wildlife,” Ackerman told 
> commissioners. “There is a pattern of non-wildlife related issues we’re 
> seeing out there.”
> 
> Beginning on July 1, 2020, anyone entering a state wildlife area or state 
> trust land leased by CPW must hold either a valid hunting or fishing license 
> in Colorado.
> 
> Ackerman emphasized that, “As with all new regulations, especially one as far 
> reaching as this, our policy is to first educate. Especially when talking to 
> constituent users of state wildlife areas, we want to help people understand 
> why we’re taking this action. We’re not seeking to catch people off guard and 
> write them tickets. We want to curtail non-wildlife use of these properties 
> and return them to their original intended purpose.”
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Re: [cobirds] Fwd: [ACC] Hunting/Fishing license required to enter SWAs starting July 1

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

To reiterate: In an announcement made late Friday, the Colorado Parks and 
Wildlife 
Commission said that it decided on April 30 that "A valid hunting or fishing 
license will be requiredfor everyone 18 or older attempting to access any State 
Wildlife Area or StateTrust Land leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 
beginning July 1."

You must purchase a Habitat stamp prior to buying a fishing license. 

So if you want to birdwatch in a state wildlife area you will need to buy a 
fishing license AND a habitat stamp.

https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/News-Release-Details.aspx?NewsID=7346

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> On May 4, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Eric DeFonso  wrote:
> 


Seeking clarification:

There's a Habitat Stamp, and then separately there's fishing/hunting licenses. 
(The Habitat Stamp is required for purchase before buying hunting/fishing 
permits.) My understanding has been that to simply access the SWAs (except for 
Prewitt, Jumbo, etc.), you didn't need either a Habitat Stamp or a 
fishing/hunting license. In other words, birdwatching at most SWAs does not 
require any annual permit. A Habitat Stamp would be required however to enter 
Prewitt, Jumbo etc for the purpose of birding or car-camping. Is this correct?

I've tried researching the CPW web site and various brochures, and I can never 
find specific information on how one accesses SWAs specifically for 
non-hunting/fishing purposes.

Eric

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> On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 1:30 PM DuWayne Worthington 
>  wrote:
> What about if you just want to go birdwatching?
> DuWayne Worthington
> Science Teaching Faculty
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> 
>> On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 1:24 PM Todd Deininger  
>> wrote:
>> For these four (Jumbo Reservoir, Lake DeWeese, Prewitt Reservoir or San Luis 
>> Lakes) yes. As of now nothing is needed to access other SWAs.
>> 
>>> On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 1:15 PM Ben S  wrote:
>>> Are you permitted to buy the fishing liscence sinply as a pass into SWAs 
>>> even if you do not fish? My instict is yes but I want to check. 
>>> Ben Sampson, 
>>> Boulder, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Opening our Colorado National Wildlife Refuges to increased hunting and fishing

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It is the Interior Dept. that has proposed this. The federal government, not 
Colorado. Here is a brief story on the 9 News website naming the refuges that 
will be impacted in Colorado. There is a link at the bottom of the story to 
access more information. 

https://www.9news.com/mobile/article/life/animals/proposal-would-open-hunting-3-colorado-locations/73-dd13d9d6-12b6-4791-b155-3587c9bfe5d5

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> On Apr 25, 2020, at 7:21 AM, Rick Reeser  wrote:
> 

Same as Chuck. We need to hear specifics. E-bikes are not that noisy, as 
electric motors are much quieter than 2 and 4 cycle engines. An important 
question for me is, what type of recreation is a specific site catering to? 
Colorado often wants to please everyone, but we all know how that works.
Rick Reeser,
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[cobirds] Cassin’s Finches/Larimer-Long Pond

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Well, I have been feeling very sad and left out because no Cassin’s Finches 
were here at Long Ponduntil now! Multiple Cassin’s have arrived at my 
feeders. 

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[cobirds] Colorado Stay at Home Order

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https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6819224-ORDER.html

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Re: [cobirds] Shelter in place

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Recreating is allowed as long as you can keep 6ft from anyone you encounter.

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> On Mar 25, 2020, at 6:35 PM, Diana Beatty  wrote:
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I am waiting to see the details of the order.  Someone told me some of the 
orders in local counties or other states did allow for outdoor exercise which 
could include some birding within certain guidelines.  But I haven't found the 
details of this order yet.  If someone find them, hopefully they can share.

Diana Beatty
El Paso County

> On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 6:33 PM Sharon Kay  wrote:
> Is this shelter in place order going to mean we can't go birdwatching at all? 
> Thoughts?
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[cobirds] Larimer Long-tailed Duck/Long Pond

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

The Long-tailed Duck remains on Long Pond, Larimer. 

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[cobirds] Rosy-Finches Jackson County

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

Stopped at the Moose Visitor Center on Hwy. 14 in Jackson County on my way back 
from Steamboat. There was a flock of over 200 Rosy-Finches visiting the feeders 
there this morning. The predominant species was Gray-Crowned with a few 
Brown-capped plus several Hepburn’s. I did not see any Black Rosy-Fiches but 
could not stay long so there may be some mixed in that I missed.

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[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck-Long Pond/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

The Long-tailed Duck is still on the far side of Long Pond in a tiny bit of 
open water with Common Goldeneyes & Redheads.

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[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck-Long Pond/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

There is a Long-tailed Duck on Long Pond in Larimer County right now.

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[cobirds] Bald Eagles & an Injured Goose/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

Yesterday on Long Pond, Larimer, 7 Bald Eagles were on the ice. At one point 4 
were in the air together dive bombing an injured goose In the water. Eventually 
one of the eagles got the goose in its talons by the neck and part way out of 
the water but then dropped it. 

Miraculously, the goose survived to live another day. 

You can see part of the action here:

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[cobirds] Tundra Swans N. Poudre #4/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Pretty sure the same group of Tundra Swans moves from Douglas to N. Poudre #4. 
4 adults, 1 immature currently here. 

There is also a Barrow’s Goldeneye here along with a Long-tailed Duck.

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[cobirds] 5 Swans on Douglas Res./Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

4 adults, 1 immature. At least 2 are Tundra.

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[cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger, Warren Lake, Ft. Collins/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

My really not so great photos are here. Warren Lake is big and the jaeger 
pretty much stuck to the middle of the lake while I was there. Hopefully 
someone else got better shots.

https://www.rkhphotography.net/Parasitic-Jaeger-10-12-2019/i-6qhTfKL 


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Re: [cobirds] Jaeger sp. Warren Lake Fort Colins

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

Warren Lake is surrounded by private property. However there are 2 access 
points to view the jaeger that are ok with homeowner’s.

Here Map 

 40.533634,-105.053946

and here Map 

 40.530372,-105.063571

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On Oct 12, 2019, at 5:14 PM, Nicholas Komar  wrote:

Great find, Bob. It looks good for parasitic to me. I’m sure photos will be 
posted later tonight. No yellow at all on nape and pointed central tail is 
shorter than expected for adult so I am thinking subadult. Bird still present. 

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO

On Oct 12, 2019, at 1:53 PM, Robert Righter mailto:rorigh...@earthlink.net>> wrote:

> Hi:
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> An adult, light-morph Pomarine/Parasitic Jaeger seen about 10 minutes ago, 
> bathing in the middle of the larger portion of Warren Lake.
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> broken off or molted away. The dark helmeted head feathers appeared to come 
> below it’s bill and it’s mantle was dark, no tones of brown.. It was 
> difficult to assess  the shape of it’s remaining tail feathers. In some looks 
> the tail feathers seemed pointed and in other looks, not so sure.
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[cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger on Warren Lake, Ft. Collins/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Currently sitting on the water but has been actively flying & chasing gulls.

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Re: [cobirds] Munia or Seed-Finch in Boulder

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Hi all,

I took the liberty of sending the pics to Alvaro Jaramillo (much experience 
with seed-finches) and he says: 

Impossible to know (species) without a male and out of range I would say. Most 
likely a Lesser/Chestnut-bellied, as these are common and widespread. They are 
also traded heavily in Argentina from what I recall, so are likely in the 
international market
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On Oct 4, 2019, at 4:52 PM, Christian Nunes  wrote:

This bird, which I’m now comfortable calling a Sporophila sp., is currently 
feeding in y’all imported grasses right along the creek south of the bike path 
east of 30th. Near where Campo meets the bike path. Viewable from the bike 
path, but better from the south side of the creek itself. 

Highly unusual. Not sure why anyone would keep one as a pet, but also hard to 
see it flying up from South America. Similar species in Mexico are a richer 
brown color, so I’m leaning Large-billed Seed-Finch. 

Christian
Boulder 

On Oct 4, 2019, at 3:27 PM, Ernest Crvich mailto:ecrv...@gmail.com>> wrote:

> See the Facebook groups Colorado Field Ornithologists, Colorado Rare Bird 
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[cobirds] Wing Tagged Pelican-Long Pond/Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

COBirders,

Yesterday I spotted a wing tagged pelican on Long Pond, Larimer. I reported the 
bird to the USGS band site and after finding information about a pelican 
banding project on Gunnison Island in Utah, I also sent an email to Joh Neill 
who is the project coordinator there.

I received this information from Joh today and thought I would share it. Pretty 
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Begin forwarded message:

From: John Neill 
Subject: Re: Wing Tagged Pelican
Date: September 17, 2019 at 10:37:38 AM MDT
To: Rachel Kolokoff Hopper 

Hi Rachel,

Thank you for sharing your sighting of pelican 0K5, and good luck taking a 
picture of it, as the pelicans are not the most cooperative subjects in my 
experience.  It was banded as a juvenile that was too young to fly on Gunnison 
Island, Utah on July 19, 2018.  Your sighting is the first one we have received 
of this pelican.

If you would like to learn more about tagged pelicans, please refer to a 
Wildlife Blog post from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources that details a 
banding trip to Gunnison Island and mentions other wing tagging efforts of 
American white pelicans in the United States:  
http://wildlife.utah.gov/blog/2015/the-low-speed-stampede/ 
<http://wildlife.utah.gov/blog/2015/the-low-speed-stampede/>.

You can also learn about our satellite tracking project with pelicans:  
http://wildlife.utah.gov/blog/2016/round-trip-flights-salt-lake-city-to-mazatlan/
 
<http://wildlife.utah.gov/blog/2016/round-trip-flights-salt-lake-city-to-mazatlan/>.
  It has a neat web map that plots the pelicans' movements 
(http://wildlife.utah.gov/pelican_webmap/ 
<http://wildlife.utah.gov/pelican_webmap/>).

We also have a camera on Gunnison Island.  You can see how the pelican colony 
takes shape throughout the year.  
https://www.westminstercollege.edu/campus-life/centers-and-institutes/great-salt-lake-institute/pelicam
 
<https://www.westminstercollege.edu/campus-life/centers-and-institutes/great-salt-lake-institute/pelicam>

Help us spread the word of tagged pelicans.  We hope to increase awareness of 
pelicans and hopefully get more resightings of the wing tagged pelicans to help 
model survivorship and other variables.

We appreciate the help,

john

John Neill
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Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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Hooper, Utah 84315

801-231-2019 (Cell)
801-985-3700 (Office)
Hours:  7-5 Monday-Thursday

wildlife.utah.gov/gsl <http://wildlife.utah.gov/gsl>
wildlife.utah.gov/gsl/waterbirdsurvey 
<http://wildlife.utah.gov/gsl/waterbirdsurvey/>
wildlife.utah.gov/pelican_webmap/ <http://wildlife.utah.gov/pelican_webmap/>
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Fwd: [cobirds] Fox Sparrow/Moose Visitor Center-Jackson

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Sorry! That is Jackson County!

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From: Rachel Kolokoff Hopper 
Date: September 12, 2019 at 2:45:45 PM MDT
To: COBIRDS 
Subject: [cobirds] Fox Sparrow/Moose Visitor Center-Larimer
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Cobirders,

There is an easy to see slate-colored Fox Sparrow coming to the ground under 
the feeders at the Moose Visitor Center on Hwy 14 (west side of Cameron Pass). 
Expected but always nice to see. I have photos which I will upload later to 
eBird.

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[cobirds] Fox Sparrow/Moose Visitor Center-Larimer

[Rachel Kolokoff Hopper]

Cobirders,

There is an easy to see slate-colored Fox Sparrow coming to the ground under 
the feeders at the Moose Visitor Center on Hwy 14 (west side of Cameron Pass). 
Expected but always nice to see. I have photos which I will upload later to 
eBird.

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Ani still here

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Hi COBirders,

I am not commenting on whether or not this is a wild bird, but I will say that 
my experience with Groove-billed Ani, which I see and photograph annually in 
Mexico, is that they are highly social and gregarious birds. When they are not 
foraging and moving through a particular habitat in a group, I am usually able 
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On Sep 9, 2019, at 8:45 AM, Adam Vesely  wrote:

Alison, great question, several of us were talking about that very thing 
yesterday. I'd be curious to get thoughts on this bird being seemingly very 
comfortable so close to humans from those that have observed this species in 
Texas and Central/South America. Is that type of cooperation typical for this 
species in the "wild?" 

Adam Vesely
Thornton, CO

On Monday, September 9, 2019 at 8:09:03 AM UTC-6, Alison Kondler wrote:
Got great views of the Ani just now. Could this be an escaped bird? It flew up 
to many of us as if waiting for a hand out. At one point five of us were about 
eight feet away from it for about 6 minutes or so.
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[cobirds] Long Pond/Larimer

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Hi COBirders,

Just a heads up that Long Pond is being drained for dam repairs. Already there 
is good mucky shoreline & today Snowy Egrets have arrived in force (unusual to 
have more than 1 at this location.) Gulls are increasing by the day.  I think 
the lake will be worth checking on a regular basis in the weeks & months to 
come. Low water is expected to remain until next Spring. Long Pond is private 
property can be safely viewed with a scope from the wide shoulder along Country 
Club Rd.

https://goo.gl/maps/gk8FJm4wEvwV8Q7r7

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Rachel Kolokoff Hopper
Ft. Collins

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