[cobirds] Re: Continuing saga: Black-capped chickadee and red-breasted nuthatch; Littleton

[birderbob]

They are competitive for food sources and nest sites and often found 
together in similar habitat.  I don’t believe anyone has discovered 
anything other than that between the two species (like some sort of 
symbiotic relationship).

On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 10:20:34 AM UTC-6 dty...@gmail.com wrote:

> I live in Summit county and I observe Chickadees and Nuthatches hanging 
> around together all the time.
>
>  Is there a relationship between the two?
>
>  Debbie Tyber
>
> Breckenridge
>
>  
>
>  
>
> On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 1:04:40 PM UTC-6 DuWayne Worthington wrote:
>
>> Today the black-capped chickadee appeared an hour later (12 noon instead 
>> of 11), and worked on the limb cavity for about 6 minutes.  You could see 
>> it taking out pieces of tree and dropping it to the ground. No nuthatches 
>> showed up but when a male house finch flew into the tree about 10 feet away 
>> and started singing, the black-capped chickadee left.  The house finch has 
>> done quite a lot of singing from this tree since then on and off and as of 
>> an hour later, the chickadee hasn't returned.  Maybe tomorrow?
>>
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>>
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Re: [cobirds] Trumpeter Swans, Lakewood, Jeffco

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Yep, sorry for the alarm - they are decoys. Left the house to go up in the 
mountains w/o bins - driving my wife’s car (she doesn’t keep any in her car). 
When we got to the park, it’s a little cloudy and I think I’m seeing swans!  
They are fooling park visitors as well, as there was a guy on a bike watching 
them too.  Of course I didn’t want to get too close and disturb them so I took 
some crappy cell-phone shots.  I just got a new phone and my gmail 
google-groups password is not set up in this device, so I call Marilyn and ask 
her to post it and send her some pics.  Then, later i hear about the post 
earlier in the week.  Well I don’t look at COBirds that often so the post is 
wy down the list. NOW i see it.  But I’m still not completely convinced 
because I was sure they were moving!  Marilyn doesn’t know how to I remove a 
post in COBirds, so it stays up. So, on the way back we stopped at the park and 
now the sun it out and I can see that all three pairs are right where we left 
them, and I can see that the neck and head have a seam near the base.   Sorry 
kids, excitement got the best of me on this one. . .Beers are on me. . . 

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[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans at Addenbrooke Park are decoys

[birderbob]

They are decoys (good ones at that) Addenbrooke Park is at 600 so Kipling in 
Lakewood (not Belmar)

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Re: [cobirds] Where can i find the Rare Bird Alert Form?

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“I haven’t been able to find a workable link or quick-link on the CFO home 
page.  Also, if available, I need an interactive electronic format since I no 
longer use a printer (and Hugh Kingery has requested a copy with our counting 
paperwork.”
  The “link” on the CFO page for reporting rarities takes me here, to the 
discussion board.  The quick-links on the bottom of the page are not working 
for me.
I’m using an iPad if that makes a difference.

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[cobirds] Where can i find the Rare Bird Alert Form?

[birderbob]

Hello All,

I’ve been instructed to fill out a Rare Bird Alert Form to report hearing a 
No. Saw Whet Owl at Washington Park (Denver County) during Urban CBC count 
on Jan 1st.

I haven’t had need, or opportunity to fill out one of these forms since 
2009, so it’s been a while. . . 

I haven’t been able to find a workable link or quick-link on the CFO home 
page.  Also, if available, I need an interactive electronic format since I 
no longer use a printer (and Hugh Kingery has requested a copy with our 
counting paperwork.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions and help.

Happy 2020

Bob

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[cobirds] CDOT and the MBTA brochure

[birderbob]

I also notice their GHOW picture shows an owl with tufts down, staring at the 
photographer - indicating a disturbed and pissed-off owl that should have been 
left alone. 

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[cobirds] Common Nighthawks by the dozens Jefferson County

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Aug 20, 2014  530pm  Just had dozens of Common Nighthawks swirling about 
the treetops at out home in Wheat Ridge!  (We are 1 block west of Lutheran 
Hosp.)  The sky was filled with these feathered boomerangs for some 30 
minutes and they gradually moved to the east, but did not return.  

Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge

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[cobirds] Re: Common Nighthawks by the dozens Jefferson County

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s/b Aug 21, 2014 530pm

On Thursday, August 21, 2014 5:59:05 PM UTC-6, birderbob wrote:

 Aug 21, 2014  530pm  Just had dozens of Common Nighthawks swirling about 
 the treetops at out home in Wheat Ridge!  (We are 1 block west of Lutheran 
 Hosp.)  The sky was filled with these feathered boomerangs for some 30 
 minutes and they gradually moved to the east, but did not return.  

 Bob Santangelo
 Wheat Ridge


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[cobirds] Re: Surf Scoters Rocky Mountain Lake Park Denver County and Prospect Park Jefferson County

[birderbob]

10/23 The Rocky Mountain Lake Park Surf Scoter is still present as 
of 1:30pm today.  It was directly north of the playground area in the 
middle of the lake.  Both times I have seen it, it keeps close to a small 
group of Ruddy Ducks but maintains enough distance to stand out - so my 
advice for a quick find, is to look in spots where you see small groups 
of Ruddy Ducks.
 
I can't take all the credit for finding the Prospect Scoter.  I have to 
share it with Marilyn Rhodes of Evergreen.  It was her idea to go up there 
and take a look.
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge
 

On Sunday, October 20, 2013 10:42:41 PM UTC-6, Art Hudak wrote:

 Hello,
  
 The Surf Scoter was still present at Rocky Mountain Lake Park Denver 
 County as of 3:22PM on 10/20 seen on the west end of the lake. The Surf 
 Scoter was still present at Prospect Lake Jefferson County as of 4:01PM on 
 10/20 seen on the west end of the lake. Photos were taken of both birds. 
 Thanks Joe for the Rocky Mountain bird and thanks Bob for the Prospect bird.
  
 Happy Birding,
  
 Art Hudak
 Denver County


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[cobirds] 2nd Surf Scoter at prospect Park Jefferson County

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Hi COBirders,
 
After viewing the Rocky Mtn Lake Scoter with Marilyn Rhodes and a small 
contingent of others, we decided to head up to Berkeley Lake (aka: Beverly 
Lake) and then on to Prospect Park.  Upon arriving at Prospect Lake (5pm) 
we immediately encountered our 2nd young Surf Scoter of the day.
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge

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[cobirds] Re: Dove Hunting Season

[birderbob]

Gee, I only meant to poke a little fun about running into hunters.  This 
stream has gone off the deep-end.  Sorry fellow CObirders.  I meant no 
harm.  
 
Bob Santangelo
Jefferson County

On Monday, September 2, 2013 4:48:38 AM UTC-6, Joyce Takamine wrote:

 In Colorado Dove Hunting Season is between 1 September and 9 November.  If 
 you plan to bird in an area where hunting is allowed
 you may run into Hunters.

 Joyce Takamine
 Boulder


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[cobirds] Re: Dove Hunting Season

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When I bird during a hunting season, in a place where hunting could be 
taking place, I have no problem wearing the orange hat and/or vest.  A 
small investment to make, much like buying and wearing a helmet on your 
motorcycle, bike or whatever.  Yes, Seth, we and the birds are losing out 
because of bias and attitudes.  But as birders - ambassadors for the birds, 
we should be actively pursuing meaningful relationships with the factions 
that do not see the beauty and benefit of the birds.  City Planners that do 
not bird, make landscape plans and develop what they think are forgotten 
overgrown areas into people-friendly parks and other spaces.  Somebody 
should have invited them to go on a field trip or two and help open their 
eyes a little.  It's not too late to save some of what's left, but it's 
done on a personal basis - one on one, one or two at a time.
 
Bob Santangelo
Jefferson County

On Monday, September 2, 2013 4:48:38 AM UTC-6, Joyce Takamine wrote:

 In Colorado Dove Hunting Season is between 1 September and 9 November.  If 
 you plan to bird in an area where hunting is allowed
 you may run into Hunters.

 Joyce Takamine
 Boulder


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[cobirds] Re: Dove Hunting Season

[birderbob]

Birders should avoid running into Dove Hunters as they tend to carry loaded 
firearms. . . .
 
Eurasian-collared doves can be taken anytime without a license - they are 
an invasive species.
 
Bob Santangelo
Jefferson County

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 In Colorado Dove Hunting Season is between 1 September and 9 November.  If 
 you plan to bird in an area where hunting is allowed
 you may run into Hunters.

 Joyce Takamine
 Boulder


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[cobirds] Re: Dove Hunting Season

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Birders should avoid running into Dove Hunters as they usually carry 
loaded firearms. . . 
 
Note: Eurasian-collared doves are an exotic and can be taken without limit 
at any time during the year according to the current regulations - I 
believe a small-game license is required.
 
Bob Santangelo
Jefferson County
 
 
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 In Colorado Dove Hunting Season is between 1 September and 9 November.  If 
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 you may run into Hunters.

 Joyce Takamine
 Boulder


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[cobirds] Re: (Jefferson County) Wheat Ridge Redpoll

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March 23 update:
 
The overnight snowfall has brought 2 Common Redpolls out into the open at 
the feeders along with an impressive flock of American Goldfinches.

On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:58:14 PM UTC-6, birderbob wrote:

 March 14 -  I had one male Common Redpoll visit my feeders at sunset 
 today.  He stayed for about 15 minutes.  
  
 Bob Santangelo
 Wheat Ridge


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[cobirds] Re: (Jefferson County) Wheat Ridge Redpoll

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March 16 update:  I had another single redpoll show up late afternoon on 
Saturday the 15th, and a small flock of 5 on Sunday around 4pm.  I am not 
seeing any during the day, only late afternoon.

On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:58:14 PM UTC-6, birderbob wrote:

 March 14 -  I had one male Common Redpoll visit my feeders at sunset 
 today.  He stayed for about 15 minutes.  
  
 Bob Santangelo
 Wheat Ridge


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[cobirds] (Jefferson County) Wheat Ridge Redpoll

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March 14 -  I had one male Common Redpoll visit my feeders at sunset 
today.  He stayed for about 15 minutes.  
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge

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[cobirds] Re: Wheat Ridge Repolls Continue

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Feb 21st update:  I've had a couple of email inquireis so I thought I'd 
post another update.  The Wheat Ridge Redpolls (sounds like a baseball team 
doesn't it?) continue to show up daily.  A little snow keeps them on the 
feeders through most of the day.  I have a m/f pair of Sharp-shinned Hawks 
making appearances every so often and that's the only time I don't have the 
birds in my driveway.  Fortunately, I also have a small gang of 
Black-billed Magpies that harass the hawks if they try to spend extended 
periods near the feeders.
 
Bob Santangelo
3525 Estes St  
Wheat Ridge
 

On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:54:26 PM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:

 Hello All,
  
 The Redpolls continue to appear at my feeders on a daily basis.  Since the 
 recent warming trend, they are making an appearance in number around 830 - 
 900a.  After that, their arrivals are more individualistic and sporadic.   
 The original flock that arrived the weekend of Jan 12/13 had a number 
 of orange-variants and I am seeing fewer of those and more of the red 
 ones.  This would indicate that there are more than the original 7 or 8 we 
 first observed. 
  
 I would add that it is fine for birders to exit their vehicles at the 
 curb, I just don't want unfamiliar vehicles pulling up into the driveway - 
 that'll get my spouse's little dogs barking from the front window seat.  It 
 is okay to park in front of the driveway because the vantage point is kind 
 of narrow.  Also, I'll pass along a comment from one of my neighbors - he 
 said there have been a lot of birders stopping by and one birder had set up 
 a nice scope and very politely let him take a look - he was excited to see 
 for the first time, birds in great detail, and greatly admired how 
 beautiful they were.  It is always nice to hear about someone else's 
 moment of discovery and whoever this ambassador of the birds was deserves 
 kudos.
  
 Bob Santangelo  (3525 Estes St  Wheat Ridge)


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[cobirds] Re: Wheat Ridge Repolls Continue

[birderbob]

Feb 21st update: I've had a couple of email inquiries so I thought I'd post 
another update. The Wheat Ridge Redpolls (sounds like a baseball team 
doesn't it?) continue to show up daily. A little snow keeps them on the 
feeders through most of the day. I have a m/f pair of Sharp-shinned Hawks 
making appearances every so often and that's the only time I don't have the 
birds in my driveway. Fortunately, I also have a small gang of Black-billed 
Magpies that harass the hawks if they try to spend extended periods near 
the feeders.
Bob Santangelo
3525 Estes St 
Wheat Ridge
 
 

On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:54:26 PM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:

 Hello All,
  
 The Redpolls continue to appear at my feeders on a daily basis.  Since the 
 recent warming trend, they are making an appearance in number around 830 - 
 900a.  After that, their arrivals are more individualistic and sporadic.   
 The original flock that arrived the weekend of Jan 12/13 had a number 
 of orange-variants and I am seeing fewer of those and more of the red 
 ones.  This would indicate that there are more than the original 7 or 8 we 
 first observed. 
  
 I would add that it is fine for birders to exit their vehicles at the 
 curb, I just don't want unfamiliar vehicles pulling up into the driveway - 
 that'll get my spouse's little dogs barking from the front window seat.  It 
 is okay to park in front of the driveway because the vantage point is kind 
 of narrow.  Also, I'll pass along a comment from one of my neighbors - he 
 said there have been a lot of birders stopping by and one birder had set up 
 a nice scope and very politely let him take a look - he was excited to see 
 for the first time, birds in great detail, and greatly admired how 
 beautiful they were.  It is always nice to hear about someone else's 
 moment of discovery and whoever this ambassador of the birds was deserves 
 kudos.
  
 Bob Santangelo  (3525 Estes St  Wheat Ridge)


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[cobirds] Re: Wheat Ridge Repolls Continue

[birderbob]

Feb 21st update: I've had a couple of email inquiries so I thought I'd post 
another update. The Wheat Ridge Redpolls (sounds like a baseball team 
doesn't it?) continue to show up daily. A little snow keeps them on the 
feeders through most of the day. I have a m/f pair of Sharp-shinned Hawks 
making appearances every so often and that's the only time I don't have the 
birds in my driveway. Fortunately, I also have a small gang of Black-billed 
Magpies that harass the hawks if they try to spend extended periods near 
the feeders.
 
Bob Santangelo
3525 Estes St 
Wheat Ridge
 

On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:54:26 PM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:

 Hello All,
  
 The Redpolls continue to appear at my feeders on a daily basis.  Since the 
 recent warming trend, they are making an appearance in number around 830 - 
 900a.  After that, their arrivals are more individualistic and sporadic.   
 The original flock that arrived the weekend of Jan 12/13 had a number 
 of orange-variants and I am seeing fewer of those and more of the red 
 ones.  This would indicate that there are more than the original 7 or 8 we 
 first observed. 
  
 I would add that it is fine for birders to exit their vehicles at the 
 curb, I just don't want unfamiliar vehicles pulling up into the driveway - 
 that'll get my spouse's little dogs barking from the front window seat.  It 
 is okay to park in front of the driveway because the vantage point is kind 
 of narrow.  Also, I'll pass along a comment from one of my neighbors - he 
 said there have been a lot of birders stopping by and one birder had set up 
 a nice scope and very politely let him take a look - he was excited to see 
 for the first time, birds in great detail, and greatly admired how 
 beautiful they were.  It is always nice to hear about someone else's 
 moment of discovery and whoever this ambassador of the birds was deserves 
 kudos.
  
 Bob Santangelo  (3525 Estes St  Wheat Ridge)


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[cobirds] Re: RFI from a Pennsylvania Birder

[birderbob]

Scott, the roads in RMNP should all be open by June - Trail Ridge Road is 
usually amongst the last road to open up there and they traditionally have 
it opened up in time for the Memorial Day weekend.   
 
On Monday, February 11, 2013 7:26:53 AM UTC-7, richardscottw wrote:

 Hello:
 This coming Spring and Summer we have the option of direct flights from 
 our location to Denver, so we have decided on a birding trip to Colorado.  
 This will be our first time in CO.  
 I have been looking at itineraries of past summer visitors and am very 
 interested in Rocky Mountain NP and Pawnee NG. ? I bought the guidebook to 
 RMNP written by Scott Roederer, as well as Birding Colorado by High Kingery.
 We are trying to decide on a specific week in June, and my question to the 
 group is:
 Can we be fairly certain that the roads in RMNP will be open at any time 
 in that month that we choose, or should we avoid early June to be safe?
 Thanks in advance for any advice.
 -Scott Walker
 -New Cumberland PA


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[cobirds] Re: Wheat Ridge Repolls Continue

[birderbob]

Jan 29 update:  The Redpolls continue to show up daily.  The snow cover 
brought them to the feeders throughout the day.  I expect them to behave 
likewise tomorrow with similar conditions. With snow covering up 
their readily available alternative food sources, they were inclined to 
spend the majority of their foraging efforts in my driveway.   
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge
 

On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:54:26 PM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:

 Hello All,
  
 The Redpolls continue to appear at my feeders on a daily basis.  Since the 
 recent warming trend, they are making an appearance in number around 830 - 
 900a.  After that, their arrivals are more individualistic and sporadic.   
 The original flock that arrived the weekend of Jan 12/13 had a number 
 of orange-variants and I am seeing fewer of those and more of the red 
 ones.  This would indicate that there are more than the original 7 or 8 we 
 first observed. 
  
 I would add that it is fine for birders to exit their vehicles at the 
 curb, I just don't want unfamiliar vehicles pulling up into the driveway - 
 that'll get my spouse's little dogs barking from the front window seat.  It 
 is okay to park in front of the driveway because the vantage point is kind 
 of narrow.  Also, I'll pass along a comment from one of my neighbors - he 
 said there have been a lot of birders stopping by and one birder had set up 
 a nice scope and very politely let him take a look - he was excited to see 
 for the first time, birds in great detail, and greatly admired how 
 beautiful they were.  It is always nice to hear about someone else's 
 moment of discovery and whoever this ambassador of the birds was deserves 
 kudos.
  
 Bob Santangelo  (3525 Estes St  Wheat Ridge)


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[cobirds] Re: Wheat Ridge Repolls Continue

[birderbob]

Jan 29 update:  The Redpolls were here throughout the day and since the 
snow we got last night has covered up their readily available alternative 
food sources, the birds were inclined to invest the majority of their 
foraging efforts at my driveway feeders.  
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge
 
 

On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 7:19:00 PM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:

 Jan22 update  - The local Sharpie has been ever-present the past two days 
 - keeping the other birds at bay. Best bet lately, has been to catch them 
 at the feeders early - They are arriving just before 8am (which, makes me 
 late for work!  Good thing my boss is sympathetic to a somewhat-excessive 
 birder) 
  
 Bob Santangelo
 Wheat Ridge

 On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:54:26 PM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:

 Hello All,
  
 The Redpolls continue to appear at my feeders on a daily basis.  Since 
 the recent warming trend, they are making an appearance in number around 
 830 - 900a.  After that, their arrivals are more individualistic 
 and sporadic.   The original flock that arrived the weekend of Jan 
 12/13 had a number of orange-variants and I am seeing fewer of those and 
 more of the red ones.  This would indicate that there are more than the 
 original 7 or 8 we first observed. 
  
 I would add that it is fine for birders to exit their vehicles at the 
 curb, I just don't want unfamiliar vehicles pulling up into the driveway - 
 that'll get my spouse's little dogs barking from the front window seat.  It 
 is okay to park in front of the driveway because the vantage point is kind 
 of narrow.  Also, I'll pass along a comment from one of my neighbors - he 
 said there have been a lot of birders stopping by and one birder had set up 
 a nice scope and very politely let him take a look - he was excited to see 
 for the first time, birds in great detail, and greatly admired how 
 beautiful they were.  It is always nice to hear about someone else's 
 moment of discovery and whoever this ambassador of the birds was deserves 
 kudos.
  
 Bob Santangelo  (3525 Estes St  Wheat Ridge)



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[cobirds] Re: Cohorts

[birderbob]

If you were to take down your feeders today, would the birds that have been 
coming to them starve?  Probably not.  Why?  Birds on average, spend only 
20% of their foraging time in any one location.  There are feeding 
hierarchies among individual or family groups of birds and I suspect there 
may also be feeding hierarchies among groups of birds.  Different groups 
are allowed to feed in a location when it's their turn?  I too, have 
noticed that although I have 8-10 of a certain species feeding, that I also 
see similar size groups with different individuals.  This has been 
epecially noticeable with the Redpolls.  One group has 3 or 4 
orange-variant individuals.  Another group of 8 - 10 does not, however I do 
not see a group of 20 at any one time.
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge
 

On Saturday, January 26, 2013 5:36:23 PM UTC-7, ouzels wrote:

  The ABA blog on redpolls that Ted Floyd cited the other day 
 goes into amazing depths for a casual bird watcher who might sink in the 
 esoteric literature on redpolls, DNA, statistics, etc. 
 One minor point, though, that Bill Schmoker mentioned, raises 
 a question I have pondered lately. He said, “. . . Flocks coming to feeders 
 are probably under-counted. For example, if someone counts and reports 75 
 redpolls at a feeding station, there well may be a pool of 200 or 300 birds 
 coming and going.”
 I remember someone saying that if you see 4 Black-capped 
 Chickadees at a feeder at one time, you probably have 16-20 actually 
 patronizing your largess.
 At our feeders we commonly see 5-10 House Finches at a time. 
 However, when we walk in the field below the house, in a big thicket of 
 wild plums 200-300 yards away, we typically flush 60-120 House Finches. 
 Do many species, during non-breeding seasons, move around in 
 small cohorts compared to their local numbers? Do all those House Finches 
 in the field sample our feeders sometime during the day? Or do some scorn 
 our offerings for natural food or a neighbor’s feeders? 
  
  Hugh Kingery 
 Franktown, CO
  

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[cobirds] Re: Wheat Ridge Repolls Continue

[birderbob]

Jan22 update  - The local Sharpie has been ever-present the past two days - 
keeping the other birds at bay. Best bet lately, has been to catch them at 
the feeders early - They are arriving just before 8am (which, makes me late 
for work!  Good thing my boss is sympathetic to a somewhat-excessive 
birder) 
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge

On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:54:26 PM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:

 Hello All,
  
 The Redpolls continue to appear at my feeders on a daily basis.  Since the 
 recent warming trend, they are making an appearance in number around 830 - 
 900a.  After that, their arrivals are more individualistic and sporadic.   
 The original flock that arrived the weekend of Jan 12/13 had a number 
 of orange-variants and I am seeing fewer of those and more of the red 
 ones.  This would indicate that there are more than the original 7 or 8 we 
 first observed. 
  
 I would add that it is fine for birders to exit their vehicles at the 
 curb, I just don't want unfamiliar vehicles pulling up into the driveway - 
 that'll get my spouse's little dogs barking from the front window seat.  It 
 is okay to park in front of the driveway because the vantage point is kind 
 of narrow.  Also, I'll pass along a comment from one of my neighbors - he 
 said there have been a lot of birders stopping by and one birder had set up 
 a nice scope and very politely let him take a look - he was excited to see 
 for the first time, birds in great detail, and greatly admired how 
 beautiful they were.  It is always nice to hear about someone else's 
 moment of discovery and whoever this ambassador of the birds was deserves 
 kudos.
  
 Bob Santangelo  (3525 Estes St  Wheat Ridge)


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[cobirds] Re: Redpolls Jefferson County

[birderbob]

January 18 update - The Redpoll-looza continues daily - I think the flock 
has increased by a few birds and I am seeing a lot of orange-variant 
individuals.  I have added a couple more thistle feeders out front and 
warmer temps allow me to add more water to the un-heated birdbaths.  Birds 
seem to be most enthusastic around 8am when the sunlight is good.
 
Bob Santangelo

On Monday, January 14, 2013 2:01:03 PM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:

 Hello COBIRDERS,
  
 I have a small flock of (8 or so) Common Redpolls regulary visiting my 
 feeders in Wheat Ridge.  This may be a shorter trip than going to Larimer 
 County, so birders may come by and park in front of the driveway (but not 
 in it please) and observe the birds from there.  Best opportunity occurs at 
 the Nyjer seed feeders, and amongst scattered feed on the ground in front 
 of the house when flocks of House and Goldfinch arrive - the Redpolls come 
 in only when there is safety in numbers.  They are skittish and react to 
 human activity, so you have to keep movements to a minimum - best to 
 observe from the warmth of your vehicle?  Also, I have two Schnauzers that 
 will start barking from the front window if people try to approach - that 
 keeps the birds away also.
  
 3525 Estes St. Wheat Ridge (two blocks north of Crown Hill Lake) (two 
 blocks south of 38th Ave) 
  
 Bob Santangelo 
  
  
  
  


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[cobirds] Wheat Ridge Repolls Continue

[birderbob]

Hello All,
 
The Redpolls continue to appear at my feeders on a daily basis.  Since the 
recent warming trend, they are making an appearance in number around 830 - 
900a.  After that, their arrivals are more individualistic and sporadic.   
The original flock that arrived the weekend of Jan 12/13 had a number 
of orange-variants and I am seeing fewer of those and more of the red 
ones.  This would indicate that there are more than the original 7 or 8 we 
first observed. 
 
I would add that it is fine for birders to exit their vehicles at the curb, 
I just don't want unfamiliar vehicles pulling up into the driveway - 
that'll get my spouse's little dogs barking from the front window seat.  It 
is okay to park in front of the driveway because the vantage point is kind 
of narrow.  Also, I'll pass along a comment from one of my neighbors - he 
said there have been a lot of birders stopping by and one birder had set up 
a nice scope and very politely let him take a look - he was excited to see 
for the first time, birds in great detail, and greatly admired how 
beautiful they were.  It is always nice to hear about someone else's 
moment of discovery and whoever this ambassador of the birds was deserves 
kudos.
 
Bob Santangelo  (3525 Estes St  Wheat Ridge)

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[cobirds] Redpolls Jefferson County

[birderbob]

Hello COBIRDERS,
 
I have a small flock of (8 or so) Common Redpolls regulary visiting my 
feeders in Wheat Ridge.  This may be a shorter trip than going to Larimer 
County, so birders may come by and park in front of the driveway (but not 
in it please) and observe the birds from there.  Best opportunity occurs at 
the Nyjer seed feeders, and amongst scattered feed on the ground in front 
of the house when flocks of House and Goldfinch arrive - the Redpolls come 
in only when there is safety in numbers.  They are skittish and react to 
human activity, so you have to keep movements to a minimum - best to 
observe from the warmth of your vehicle?  Also, I have two Schnauzers that 
will start barking from the front window if people try to approach - that 
keeps the birds away also.
 
3525 Estes St. Wheat Ridge (two blocks north of Crown Hill Lake) (two 
blocks south of 38th Ave) 
 
Bob Santangelo 
 
 
 
 

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[cobirds] Birding with FRS Radios Channel 11-22 Is it time for a change? Some Food for Thought

[birderbob]

Hello COBIRDERS,
 
For birders who utilize Family Radio Service (FRS) walkie-talkies (channel 
11-22 the Birder Channel) here is some food for thought -
 
Channel 11-22 has been designated as the Birder Channel, however, since 
finding this split frequency on your device often poses a challenge 
(especially for some of us senior birders) I would propose changing the 
channel to channel 21 for a few reasons. 
 
Channel 21 is easier to find and dial into on your radio.  
Channels 15 and higher (15 up to 22) have superior transmission range. More 
bang for your buck . . . 
Using an un-split frequency means you can buy cheaper radios (the 
split-frequency capable radios are usually a few bucks higher).
 
In all my experience using FRS radios while birding, I have never 
encountered other birders on the channel 11 -22.  Maybe they can't find it?
 
 
Bob Santangelo  (aka BirderBob)
Wheat Ridge  CO
 
(p.s. @ Todd - sorry for my error earlier today - I've refreshed myself on 
COBirder etiquette for posting)
 
 

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[cobirds] Re: Plan to work things out with the Rangers and Manager at BCLP

[birderbob]

Thought for the day - When they outlaw bird seed, only outlaws will have 
bird seed . . .  .
 
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge
On Friday, November 23, 2012 3:35:44 PM UTC-7, Joe Roller wrote:



 Tom and other birders,

 Are you sitting down? 
 I am serious for a change. No joke, this is serious.

 I chatted with Erik, a Park Ranger at Lakewood today. Their policy about 
 not feeding wildlife has
 more to do with the many ill effects of people casually feeding ducks and 
 geese at the lake. There are
 bird feeders at the Park Headquarters, and the staff are simpatico with 
 our situation. They are just trying 
 to be consistent with their own rules. Erik mentioned that birders have 
 been good about parking properly 
 in the lot and otherwise obeying rules, paying entrance fees, 
 Not only are they raking in the dough, but I think that the Lakewood Park 
 system can garner some good publicity out
 of the Brambling situation, which is of more lasting value than the extra 
 ducats.

 Tomorrow I have will chat with some higher ups to see if we can find a 
 mutually satisfactory
 compromise.  Jeff Gordon called to mention that birders will be flying in 
 from all over if that
 Brambling sticks around. Once the ground rules are set, the ABA can help 
 get the word out to  those
 interested. When I was at the site at about 2:30, about 15+ birders were 
 seeing
 the Brambling about every 10-15 minutes on the footbridge. One couple had 
 driven down from Omaha.

 Also, Mike Henwood, finder of this Siberian finch, has worked closely for 
 years with the Rangers to bring the Park bird list.
 He returns to town tomorrow evening, and we are optimistic about a good 
 solution.

 I must have had a moment of temporary insanity to hint that people adopt 
 the scoff-law position.
 Not only have I had pangs of guilt but waves of remorse.

 The park opens around 7:45 this weekend, by 8 at the very latest. In 
 contrast to recent weekdays, the main gate
 may be closed earlier than that. The Brambling is an all day bird, so 
 there is no need to be there by dawn's early light.

 Joe Roller, 
 Denver



 On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Tom Wilberding 
 twilb...@comcast.netjavascript:
  wrote:

 Hello Bear Creek Lake Park,

 ** **

 Many Colorado birders have enjoyed seeing the Brambling at your Coyote 
 trail on the bridge. Some have spread bird seed in order to attract the 
 Brambling to the open to see it. I understand a ranger recently put up a 
 sign, “Do not feed wildlife.” I wonder why? I am puzzled because the park 
 feeds wildlife at your visitor’s center—bird feeders.

 Thanks for helping me understand your point of view. If you don’t mind, I 
 will pass on your answer to my birding pals in Colorado.

 ** **

 Congrats on running a wonderful park!

 ** **

 Tom Wilberding

 Boulder, CO





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[cobirds] Re: Late Lesser Goldfinch Jefferson County

[birderbob]

 Bob, could you please post this for me, for some reason, I can’t post on 
cobirds: 

 I still have lesser goldfinches on my sunflower seed heads and at my 
thistle feeder. 

  Brenda Beatty

5 miles west of Castle Rock

 

On Saturday, October 13, 2012 10:05:25 PM UTC-6, birderbob wrote:

 10/13/12 While birding with Urling's Beginning Birding Class at Wheat 
 Ridge Greenbelt we encountered a mixed flock of goldfinches in the tall 
 willow trees at the southeast corner of Bass Lake (Bass is the smaller lake 
 east of the larger West Lake).  I had set up my scope to allow the class 
 members view the birds and I focused in on a male Lesser Goldfinch.  
 Several of the class members took turns watching this particular  bird 
 through the scope for a couple of minutes - I also rechecked the position 
 of the scope several times to make sure it was kept on the bird.  I was 
 careful to point out the distinguishing features emphasizing the black back 
 and the yellow front of this species (as a rule we are not allowed to 
 identify the bird for them, they must make the i.d.)
  
 After the flock moved out of sight (to the west) in review for the class, 
 Urling talked about the American Goldfinches - and several of us revealed 
 that we had been watching a male Lesser.  She advised me to post this on 
 COBirds saying that it was significant because it is so late in the 
 season to see a Lesser Goldfinch.
  
 Bob Santangelo
 Wheat Ridge


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[cobirds] Late Lesser Goldfinch Jefferson County

[birderbob]

10/13/12 While birding with Urling's Beginning Birding Class at Wheat Ridge 
Greenbelt we encountered a mixed flock of goldfinches in the tall willow 
trees at the southeast corner of Bass Lake (Bass is the smaller lake east 
of the larger West Lake).  I had set up my scope to allow the class members 
view the birds and I focused in on a male Lesser Goldfinch.  Several of the 
class members took turns watching this particular  bird through the scope 
for a couple of minutes - I also rechecked the position of the scope 
several times to make sure it was kept on the bird.  I was careful to point 
out the distinguishing features emphasizing the black back and the yellow 
front of this species (as a rule we are not allowed to identify the bird 
for them, they must make the i.d.)
 
After the flock moved out of sight (to the west) in review for the class, 
Urling talked about the American Goldfinches - and several of us revealed 
that we had been watching a male Lesser.  She advised me to post this on 
COBirds saying that it was significant because it is so late in the 
season to see a Lesser Goldfinch.
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge

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[cobirds] Re: Fw: [Douglbirds] Help! Wasp epidemic!

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If you discover where the wasps are nesting, they are most vunerable after 
dark and in the early morning hours.  They roost overnight and need to warm 
up before their intense daily activities begin.  The best time to spray a 
nest site is when all the members have returned to roost, and especially 
early in the mornings before they've had a chance to warm up.  I have 
several bird houses that must be cleared on occasion because of the 
aggressively territorial buggers. Raid Ant  Roach in the red can works 
well for this - once the wasps are cleared out, the house must be cleaned 
of residue before making it available to the birds again.
 
Bob Santangelo
Wheat Ridge
 

On Sunday, July 15, 2012 4:16:24 PM UTC-6, Kirk Huffstater wrote:

 FYI.. 

 A wasp/hornet trap in the same vicinity might help greatly, and won't 
 interfere with the hummingbirds.  Sometimes the traps work wonderfully, 
 other times not as much, but it might be worth a try. 

 Here are some DIY ideas for wasp traps, which I've also tried and had 
 success with; they're just as good as the ones you buy, or even better 
 since 
 they're free. 

 http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Wasp-Trap 
 http://tipnut.com/wasp-trap/ 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR9QAoKF-mc 

 Kirk Huffstater 
 Castle Rock, CO 




 -Original Message- 
 From: Lin  Tim 
 Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 3:47 PM 
 To: douglbi...@denveraudubon.org 
 Subject: [Douglbirds] Help! Wasp epidemic! 

 The past several days, wasps have taken over our Hummzinger Ultra 
 feeder--which has nectar guard tips!  I have moved the feeder to three 
 other 
 locations, and the wasps have found it every time--even though the feeder 
 is 
 hanging in the shade.  I tried not filing the base as much, and sprinkling 
 the feeder with the hose or wiping it off frequently.  We have sprayed all 
 the cracks and crevices under our eaves (in case there's a nest we can't 
 see), but that hasn't worked, either.  The wasps are attacking the 
 hummers, 
 and driving the birds away.  I don't want to risk having the little guys 
 stung.  Should I discontinue feeding for a while, in hopes that the wasps 
 will lose interest?  And if so, will my hummers come back or go elsewhere? 

 Any recommendations or suggestions would be much appreciated.  Thanks! 

 Linda Williams 
 Highlands Ranch 




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[cobirds] Golden Crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks

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Apr 1, 2012  Marilyn Rhodes and I were at Red Rocks this morning scouting 
for my May 19th trip for ASGD and Den Parks and at the request of Mike 
Henwood I am posting a very brief sighting of the Golden-Crowned Sparrow at 
the feeders just after 9am.  Marilyn and I spent time at the feeders seeing 
Spotted Towhee, Scrub Jay (some in pairs), Townsend's Solitaire, Slate 
Junco, House Finch, House Sparrow, Rock Pigeon, Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Song 
Sparrow, and Magpies.  Fruiting trees and shrubs in bloom were quite 
fragrant and we could not deny that Spring is in the air.
 
From the unloading area opposite the Trading Post we saw a White-throated 
Swift take to the air.  At the upper south lot we did not see the 
Peregrine(s) or Ravens on Ship Rock, nor did we find the Prairie Falcon(s) 
on Cave Rock.
 
After this we went into downtown Morrison for Brunch, discussed other 
birding business and decided to look for Golden Eagles reported in the Bear 
Creek Canyon between Morrison and just east of Idledale.  We found the 
unoccupied nests.
 
We parted company and I headed back to Red Rocks to look for falcons on my 
way home.  At about 1:30pm I found a pair of Prairie Falcons at Cave Rock 
and a lone Peregrine high up on Ship Rock.
 
Bob Santangelo  - Wheat Ridge
 

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