[cobirds] Brambling continues Thursday
We arrived at 9:30 am at there had already been a brief sighting at 38.9083274, -104.8597967 which was the house of the original report in December. After 2+ hours there was eventually another brief sighting one street over on Pinon Valley Rd, then the Brambling which was eventually refound and seen by many in the backyard of the house on the corner of Pinon Valley and Meadowgreen Dr. feeding on the ground at 38.9089208, -104.8593032. There were no feeders in this yard (as Santi noted, we confirmed, there are many backyard feeders in this neighborhood) but there was a noted increase of bird activity in this area when we saw it...juncos, White-crowned Sparrows, House and Cassin's Finches, Siskins. Although pretty diagnostic in flight, the sneaky bird easily slipped by many observers' searching eyes between sightings, hopping between backyards and eventually appearing to the east. All of the neighbors we encountered asked us if we'd see the "finch" or "bird" yet today...so it seems over the last few days the locals have become accustomed to the birders. I think the MOB was even photographed by a car of passing bird-watcher-watchers. 🤣 On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 2:13:30 PM UTC-7 Santi Tabares wrote: > > Reed G. and I saw the Brambling at the second set of coordinates today at > 2pm for about 3 minutes. With a flock of juncos and house finches, but > didn’t seem too attached to them. We also heard what we think was the > brambling singing at around 12:10 from a nearby backyard here: > (38.9086094, -104.8602681) > > People approached multiple times generally curious about what we were > doing and seemed interested in the bird. All very friendly. There are a LOT > of bird feeders in the area that are not in view, nearly everyone we talked > to said they had feeders. > > Good birding > Santi Tabares > Littleton, CO > On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 3:33:38 PM UTC-7 David Tønnessen wrote: > >> Hi CO birders, >> >> On December 27th, David Resch photographed a Brambling in a Colorado >> Springs suburb, and submitted it to eBird on December 29th. Thanks to Mark >> Peterson for calling me and alerting me to this, I then went out to give >> the neighborhood a check the following morning, fully not expecting to find >> anything. However, at 9:32 I lucked into the bird feeding on berries with a >> flock of juncos and House Finches at 38.907514,-104.858815 in a red berried >> ornamental; then followed it as it flew to 38.908563,-104.859306 in >> cottonwoods and below some feeders, still associating strongly with junco >> flocks. I was viewing the bird from Pinon Valley Rd throughout. At approx. >> 9:47 am I lost track of the bird while chatting with a dog-walker. But my >> guess is it kept going north to visit another yard with a good food source >> in the area. There are several houses with feeder setups in the >> neighborhood, currently. >> >> This morning, 4 of us looked in the same spots without luck. David Resch >> has also not seen the bird since photographing it on the 27th. >> >> Thus far, homeowners have been friendly. But if you find this bird, and >> pin down a spot where it seems to be potentially reliable, please make sure >> with the homeowners who reside there that alerting birders to the location >> would be ok. >> >> If you look for this bird, I recommend parking at the US Post Office >> at 5001 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, or at the plaza across >> the street from there, and walking up Pinon Valley Rd towards the Brambling >> area. While there is some street parking along these roads, please be >> careful not to crowd the streets where locals reside. >> >> People will be curious, and be prepared to be stopped and questioned >> about what you are doing if you have large optics visible. Enthusiasm on >> the subject of birding and explaining the rarity of the target bird while >> showing them pictures (I like to use Merlin) always helps. Be respectful >> and courteous, and do not walk onto lawns or yards unless explicitly given >> permission. >> >> To me, this individual looked like a male in basic plumage. Very bright >> for a winter Brambling, and it's dazzling orange is what caught me eye >> initially, along with its size (slightly larger than a junco or House >> Finch). This species does not typically fly to the very tops of trees, >> unlike many of the local finch species, but stays at mid-level or just >> below the crown. They feed on the ground more than other finch species, too >> >> >> Good luck, and Happy New Year's Eve! >> >> ~ David Tonnessen >> > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subj
[cobirds] Re: Black Forest CBC
Hugh, I have seen large mixed species Rosy Finch flocks on the brushy slopes of North Table Mountain here in Golden in winter feeding the way you described. I'm not sure if other finches would do this too, but the "rolling over" of the back ones flying over the front ones as you described is my exact experience also. It can make it surprisingly difficult to key in on getting views of the individuals. On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 4:33:56 PM UTC-7 ouz...@aol.com wrote: > No one reacted to my description of a mystery flock that Urling and I saw. > We watched about 100 small birds feeding on a brushy hillside. The birds in > back kept flying over the front ones -- until they all took off for parts > unknown. I thought they sounded like Rosy-finches, but Urling saw stripey > breasts. > > Do any of you have experience with flocking birds that act this way? > > Hugh > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/41d82816-ea50-4250-aecd-8fac991a7d2dn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Black-throated Blue Warbler - Tucker Gulch - JEFFCO
Hello all, There was a male Black-throated Blue Warbler in Tucker Gulch, Golden this evening about 200 meters north of where 1st S cosses the gulch. 39.768335, -105.227693 At this point, in the big tree cluster on the north side of the creek east of the bench.. Cheers, Timp -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6c084797-86a4-4094-93a3-5ced0e05211cn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone - Kiowa
Hello! There was a Ruddy Turnstone this afternoon at the west boat ramp (furthest north) of Neenoshe Reservoir, Kiowa County. It was feeding along the shore to the north of the boat ramp with a small flock of Baird’s Sandpipers before they were spooked by a raptor. I didn’t stick around much longer to relocate due to the cold wind but worth checking for if you’re in the area. Cheers, Tim Mitzen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ba7c8ce3-bbbc-4980-b738-1fcbdb80ea74%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler - Wheatridge Greenbelt - JeffCo
Hello! Had a some decent migrant passerines at Wheatridge Greenbelt this morning which included a male Blackpoll (initially spotted by Aaron Shipe) and singing male Townsend's Warblers along the fence-line/dirt path SE of the Prospect Park footbridge. Later a Cassin's Vireo was spotted sporadically singing above the wet area between the Prospect Park bridge and Bass Lake along the footpath as well. Some appreciated diversity for those of us not in SE CO right now! Other migrants included Bullock's Orioles, Yellow Warbler, Brewer's Sparrow and Green-tailed Towhees. Cheers, Tim Mitzen Golden, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3b81e8da-e7c7-4ffd-810c-85d662f2fbf6%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] African Collared-Dove; JeffCo
Hello! Earlier today my ears perked up to the song of an African Collared-Dove providing an interesting change from all of the Eurasians around. I was unable to see the bird and haven't ebirded it but it sounded like it was along Goldco Circle near Ford St in Golden. Not the most exciting find for many but yet another record along the Front Range. Also of note in area was a beautiful adult Goshawk circling low around Ford and Iowa yesterday afternoon. Cheers, Tim Mitzen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/061eb205-0c8c-49de-8fd3-6ea97319bb1d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Palm Warbler - Robert A Easton - Jeffco
Lindsay and I just had a Palm Warbler in the south side of Hine Lake at Robert A Easton Park. It was first seen lakeside then moved towards the playground area to the SE. Cheers, Tim Mitzen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/24c5590c-9759-4cae-a182-35cf78b1e205%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Palm Warbler, Scoters - S Platte Res, JeffCo
Hello! This morning at South Platte Reservoir, Lindsay Purifoy and I had a Palm Warbler near the small parking lot on the SW corner. It was skulking mainly in Rabbitbrush, dried thistle and a very small juniper nearby. Lots of birders were out and others got to see it as well and get pics. On the reservoir both female-plumaged Surf and Black Scoters continue. Cheers, Tim Mitzen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/a173b38e-5385-4328-8d13-2f33258d75a4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Palm Warbler - Golden - JeffCo
Hello! One Palm Warbler continues for a 3rd day (at least) along the Clear Creek Trail just east of Golden today. The location (39.760985, -105.221082) is about 100 meters east of the junction of the trails under the Highway 58 overpass and frequents a bare weedy area below a big black trash bag caught in the fence above. Cheers, Tim Mitzen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5479eb93-5560-4d5c-a5f2-5114f2f008a7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Palm Warblers, Golden, JeffCO
On a short crane-filled walk this afternoon (350+ birds flying over), along the Tucker Gulch trail in Golden this afternoon, we ran into a flock containing two separate Palm Warblers at (39.760985, -105.221082). This is just east of where Tucker Gulch trail meets Clear Creek Canyon trail NE of downtown Golden. The flock contained at least one Clay-colored Sparrow plus many Yellow-rumped and Orange-crowned Warblers. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49102636 Cheers! Tim Mitzen and Lindsay Purifoy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f3566632-050e-4fdf-a568-86b3963fb7e1%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Palm Warblers, Golden, JeffCo
On short our crane-filled walk this morning (350+ birds flying over), along the Tucker Gulch trail in Golden this afternoon, we ran into a decent warbler and sparrow flock containing two separate Palm Warblers at (39.760985, -105.221082). Birds were moving a bit with a break in the snow. This is just east of where the Tucker Gulch trail meets the Clear Creek Canyon trail NE of downtown Golden. The flock contained at least one Clay-colored Sparrow as well as many Yellow-rumped and Orange-crowned Warblers. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49102636 Cheers! Tim Mitzen and Lindsay Purifoy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/dcfc497d-c8b6-4e97-924c-e1fa2a9757af%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes over Golden now
About 5 flocks of 40-85 birds each flew over during the last 20 minutes heading south towards Littleton. The last flock headed SE towards Wheat Ride and Lakewood. Cheers, Tim Mitzen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/63d655fb-c0db-47d1-ba60-3c94d8166739%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-throated Blue Warbler - Kiowa - plus SE CO
Lindsay Purifoy and I did some birding in the Lamar area (and en route) the last few days. Daytime temps varied from sunny near 70 to overcast and 50's and bird movement seemed to follow what was seen in the Denver area these days with migration gaining a little more momentum. Good to run into Brandon Percival and Duane Nelson after so many years! Black-throated Blue Warbler - Kiowa - male seen on the north side of Neeskah/Upper Queens Reservoir feeding low to mid-levels of bare looking trees where the lake access corridor has been cut (as seen on google maps). Best accessed from the dirt road between Rd C and Rd E (according to google at least) and then walking east to the cut swath Palm Warbler - one singing near the boat ramp of Neeskah Res/Upper Queens (Rd C and Rd 47 Intersection) --- also Red-eyed Vireo Northern Parula - one at Lamar Community College (north end) and one other at the above BTBW grove area Summer Tanager - part yellow part red kind - Lamar Community College grove (north end) White-throated Sparrow - Lamar Community College grove Red Crossbills - a flock of at least 9 seen feeding high in some cottonwoods on the northern limit of Lamar CC grove. They seemed to be feeding on the Cottonwood catkins alongside the warblers. Cheers and good luck to those heading down that way this weekend! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f72e2e11-f499-45c1-a671-c690c10433ae%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] FOY Broad-tailed Hummingbirds - JeffCo
As a follow-up to Kevin's post today about hummingbirdsthey're definitely trickling in now. At least one male Broad-tailed Hummingbird has been frequenting my feeder almost daily since last Friday April, 6th (put the feeder up on April 1st with the cold weather we've been having but have been out of town since then so maybe he has been visiting longer). Either way, glad to see them again! Cheers, Tim Mitzen Golden, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/70c8d405-dff9-410f-85b2-3ffa5b2d5f2d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Harris's Sparrows - Walden Ponds - Boulder Co
Two Harris's Sparrows were present today at noon near the western edge of Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat proper. They were mainly lurking in the junipers and Russian Olives near the barbed-wire fence on the west side of the "Ricky Weiser Wetland". Cheers, Tim Mitzen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/e8273095-1fc0-4e2f-8924-c60c5f181b38%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
