[cobirds] Re: Limpkin Boulder Co Yes! As of 0630

[jay...@gmail.com]

I'm 0/2 today:  Didn't sign my name and just saw that Autocorrect does 
weird things to bird names. I saw the Limpkin (not Lumpkin) this morning.

Moral of the story:  drink more coffee before typing on a phone in the 
early morning.  

Jay Hutchins
Longmont CO

On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6:48:53 AM UTC-6 jay...@gmail.com wrote:

> Forgot to sign my name:
>
> Jay Hutchins 
> Longmont 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 20, 2023, at 6:48 AM, jay...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> All:
>
>
> Saw the Lumpkin again this morning. NE core r of the lake, on the east 
> side down in the marshy area. 
>
> 
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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[cobirds] Re: Whimbrels at Union Res (Weld CO)

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To borrow a phrase, The early birder gets the birds. They left about 3 
minutes after I posted this.  One would think I'd take my camera out of the 
car and have it with me, but no.  One of those memories we all have of 
"Wow, that would have been a great photo" as they flew by.  Sun behind me, 
snow covered Longs Peak in the background as the whole group flew by,  etc.

Jay Hutchins
Longmont, CO

On Monday, May 1, 2023 at 6:39:27 AM UTC-6 jay...@gmail.com wrote:

> 22 Whimbrels at Union this morning (6:30) 4lin the NW corner. Phalaropes, 
> Willers, Black-necked stilt and shorebirds as well.
>
> Jay Hutchins
> Longmint
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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[cobirds] Union Res. (Weld CO) Birds

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Went out to Union Res last night and this morning, figuring the weather 
might bring in some shorebirds-and it certainly helped make it "extra" 
birdy.  All of these were seen in the NW corner (basically County Line Rd 
and CR 28).  A scope will be handy if you have one.

In no particular order:
1 Lesser black-backed gull
22 Forster's terns (personal high count for Union)
5 LB dowitcher
scads of Greater/Lesser YL's
Blue/Green wing teal
2 Wilson's snipe
2 Godwits
5 Lesser SP's
8 Franklins gulls
30+ Bonapartes gulls
Willets
Avocet
Ducks, ducks, ducks.
(Saw a raft of 31 Eared grebes on Monday, didn't see them today).

Visited yesterday evening and again at 6 am today (4/26).  Great way to 
start today listening to all the wonderful sounds .

Jay Hutchins
Longmont CO

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[cobirds] Re: problem posting to ebird

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I had the same problem that Charlie reported, basically there was no list 
of birds when you start an observation.  I deleted the Colorado Pack, then 
reinstalled it.  On your phone, go to "More" (far right side on the bottom 
of the screen), go to "Packs", try deleting and reinstalling whatever Packs 
you use.

Jay Hutchins
Longmont

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 6:22:39 AM UTC-7 Catherine Labio wrote:

> I had a different problem.  At first the app worked fine.  When I tried 
> entering a second observation, though, the app froze.  And when I tried 
> starting a different checklist, there were absolutely no birds listed. 
> Entering a bird name yielded nothing. The same happened with several new 
> checklists.  Turning the iPhone off and then back on didn't fix the 
> problem.  I deleted the app and then reinstalled it.  For now, it works.
>
> On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 3:23:38 PM UTC-7 charliea...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> I use ebird frequently, but today I had a problem posting an 
>> observation.  I researched on ebird and sent a request for help but it 
>> looks like it might be days for a reply.
>>
>> Here's the problem:  When I add an observation such as 3 house finch  or  
>> 3 hofi  the auto ID line says "can't find your bird?' and when I press that 
>> and then press "search all species" it ends my session.  App is up to date, 
>> Merlin works fine and the locations I've tried I've used many times before.
>>
>> I'd appreciate any suggestions.
>>
>> Charlie Paterson
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Re: [cobirds] Pelican Mortality at Union Res (Boulder Co.) *CPW Update*

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All:

Finally connected with CPW, wanted to pass along what I learned.  
Unfortunately highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1), or HPAI, is here 
in CO and is widespread.  Not really anything can be done about it, other 
than monitoring and observing.  CPW would like to hear about suspected 
cases, their criteria is 3 dead birds of the same species within a two (2) 
week window in the same area.  They would like to analyze the bird, as long 
as they can get it within 48 hrs and the bird has NOT been frozen.  Contact 
your local CPW District office if you notice anything. 

I did get Clayton from CPW connected to the head ranger at Union, so those 
two entities can connect more easily if any other birds are found. As a 
small bonus for myself, I've gotten to know the ranger I first spoke to and 
it turns out he lives one street over from me. 

Here's a link to an Audobon article on HPAI: 
https://www.audubon.org/news/north-american-birds-face-their-own-pandemic-latest-bout-avian-flu
 


Jay Hutchins
Longmont
On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7:14:57 PM UTC-6 acer...@gmail.com wrote:

> A friend just texted me a picture of a dead pelican she found at Cherry 
> Creek State Park. It did not appear to have any injuries. She reported it 
> to the park office so hopefully they will act quickly to remove the animal 
> so scavengers don't get to it and pass illness along the food chain 
> (assuming the bird died of something contagious). My friend kayaks almost 
> daily at CCSP and I'm sure she'll let me know of any other birds she finds. 
>
> Really hoping this isn't the start of a tragic summer.
>
> Amy
>
> Amy Cervene 
> Arvada, Jefferson
>
> On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 8:47 AM jay...@gmail.com  wrote:
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>> All:
>>
>> Got quite a few responses to my post, almost all suggesting it could be 
>> High Path Avian Influenza (thank you Scott S. from the US F!) and to 
>> call CPW.  I did talk to a message taker there on Friday, will update 
>> everyone if/when I hear back from them.
>>
>> Jay Hutchins
>> Longmont
>>
>> On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 1:37:09 PM UTC-6 lforre...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> These are water fowl, which may be susceptible to the avian flu they're 
>>> very worried about. I think CPW wants to know about this level of 
>>> fatalities.
>>>
>>> Lynne Forrester 
>>> Littleton, Jefferson County 
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Re: [cobirds] Pelican Mortality at Union Res (Boulder Co.)

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All:

Got quite a few responses to my post, almost all suggesting it could be 
High Path Avian Influenza (thank you Scott S. from the US F!) and to 
call CPW.  I did talk to a message taker there on Friday, will update 
everyone if/when I hear back from them.

Jay Hutchins
Longmont

On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 1:37:09 PM UTC-6 lforre...@gmail.com wrote:

> These are water fowl, which may be susceptible to the avian flu they're 
> very worried about. I think CPW wants to know about this level of 
> fatalities.
>
> Lynne Forrester 
> Littleton, Jefferson County 
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[cobirds] Colorado Bird(er) elsewhere and a Red-naped Sapsucker (Boulder Co.)

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Not wanting to run afoul (no pun intended) of our group rules, where can 
one go to seek info when birding, say for example,  in London in January?

A legit question in general, as many of us travel and knowing where to find 
the local equivalent of a COBIRDS group would be extremely helpful.

Please *direct message me at jay1...@gmail.com *if you have some 
suggestions.  

And to keep it honest, we had a Ren-naped Sapsucker in the yard for two 
days last week in NE Longmont, a first for the yard.  Photos: 
https://ebird.org/checklist/S96301973


Jay Hutchins
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[cobirds] 20 Red-necked phalaropes, Lagerman Res Boulder Co.

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All:

Decided to brave the wind and rain this afternoon and headed out to 
Lagerman Res to see if I could observe the Dunlin.  Score one for a rarity 
in CO, as despite the scope shaking in the wind, I got some nice views.  

About 20 min into my foray (because darn it, if I'm going out in the nasty 
weather, I'm going to make it worth my while!), I popped my head up and saw 
a large group (50+) of Phalaropes next to the fence that extends into the 
water.  Lo and behold, I counted 20 Red-necked phalaropes, mixed in with 
about 30 Wilsons.  It was quite nice to compare them in a mixed flock.  And 
no, the camera was safe and dry in my car.

Watched the for a few minutes, then they all took off to west, weaving and 
bobbing in the wind.  Wouldn't think they will leave the area tonight, 
maybe they'll show back up tomorrow. 

Side note:  about a month ago, the lone RNPH out there triggered the e-bird 
rarity alert, it didn't even blink with the species or count today  The 30 
WIPH's did on the number though

Jay Hutchins
Longmont, CO

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[cobirds] SE Colorado Trip Notes

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All:

Wife and I just got back from a three day trip to SE Colorado,  recording 
50 species between Brent, Baca, Prowers and Kiowa counties. It was hot, 
windy, dry, dusty, and did I mention windy and dry?  Having done our first 
trip down there in 2003, this was the driest we have seen it.  The little 
pond just east of US287 where it joins US 50 east of Lamar is completely 
dry, as well as Two Buttes Reservoir is dry, dry, dry  We learned from the 
locals that main drainage gates would not completely close, so they let it 
drain and have replaced them.  It's not even a mud pit, it's a dust bowl.  
The area below the dam (aka "The Black Hole") still has water.  Here are 
the highlights:

Eads/Kiowa Co: https://ebird.org/checklist/S86257969

"Found" a new spot as we were headed to Temple Grove and wanted to take the 
road less traveled.  Where 287 goes under the low clearance RR track, 
depart the highway and continue straight for about a mile.  Sometimes when 
you change your usual route to get from point A to B,  you can "find" a new 
spot.  Saw 2 female *Buffleheads,* a *Coot, Red-Winged Blackbirds* and a *Say's 
Phoebe.*

Melody Temple Grove/Bent Co. https://ebird.org/checklist/S86266948

The Ft. Lyons Canal is kinda/sort of flowing, had maybe 8-12" of water in 
it.  Saw 2 *Wood ducks*, some *Green-wing teal*, 4 beautiful *Lark 
Sparrows, White-crowned sparrows*, lots of *doves* and the real treat was a 
*Sharp-shinned 
hawk* having lunch in the trees just east of the memorial bench.  I've been 
seeing a lot of Coopers lately and was surprised to see how small it was.  
Photo in the checklist.
Rounded it out with a *Merlin* and *Western Kingbirds*. No Orioles yet, 
ebird shows they may be 1-2 weeks out.

Lamar College https://ebird.org/checklist/S86272637
We running short of time, but stopped here around 3 pm on Sat., and it was 
VERY quiet.  A *Spotted Towhee* was one of the few birds we saw here.

Rocking 7k Ranch (private)/Prowers Co.  
https://ebird.org/checklist/S86387173

We met a wonderful couple named Kathry and Lars through the Colorado 
Birding Trails booklet the state and Div of Wildlife published many moons 
ago. We've been seeing them for 12+ years now and have become 
(almost)family to them.  Sadly, Lars passed away last fall, so this was 
primarily a trip to see our dear friend Kathryn and spend some time with 
her.  With over 5000 acres of ranch land to visit, there are some great 
birds to be seen.  Highlights were a *Norther Parula* (pics on list), *Greater 
Roadrunner*, tons of *Yellow-rumped'*s *Shrikes* aplenty and some *Burrowing 
Owls.*  *TV's, Cliff Swallows, Brown Thrasher, Mockingbird* and some 
*Swainson's* were quite nice to see.

Two Buttes Reservoir/Baca Co. https://ebird.org/checklist/S86386951

Was pretty "raptory" within the SWA boundary area with *Burrowing Owls, 
Swainson's Kestrels* and a *Prairie Falcon* all seen.  Below the dam we had 
2 *Red-tails*, Coot, *Wood ducks* and 4 *Great-blue Herons*.  Did not see 
any Great-horned owls that we have seen on previous trips.  Did see a wild 
kingdom moment when a large bullfrog had lunch- and it looked like a 
smaller frog.  

Final comment:  There are multiple places along Hwy 287  where they are 
doing road construction, many of them single lane.  Expect delays, we sat 
for about 20 min on the south end of Lamar (by the golf course) waiting our 
turn.

Thanks for reading!

Jay Hutchins
Longmont, CO




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Re: [cobirds] Re: New Options for Birding State Wildlife Areas

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I wanted to add my twenty five cents to this topic as it's come up several 
times here in the past.  My background comes from being a volunteer SAR 
member with Mesa County from 2005-07.  Following comments are based on my 
knowledge of how things worked back then, but I believe it still works the 
same way now.

Colorado adds a 25 cent surcharge to fishing and hunting licenses that goes 
to (basically) a SAR reimbursement fund.  Anytime we were on a search, we'd 
ask the individuals if they had a current hunting or fishing license or a 
stand alone CoSAR card. If yes, that would allow the responding agency 
(Sheriff's Office) to apply for reimbursement with DOLA (Dept. of Local 
Affairs).  DOLA takes in all the requests that come in from across the 
state, and based on available budget, they'd divy out the available 
dollars.   SAR teams will NEVER try to determine if someone has a license 
before starting a search.

To sum up:
1)  SAR teams in CO will never charge for a rescue.  SAR is handled by 
county Sheriff's Offices and most counties all have 501.c.3 (Non-profit) 
entities set up and staffed by volunteers that donate their time and 
equipment.
2) If you need a medevac helicopter (or ambulance) ride?  Oh yeah, you're 
gonna pay for that.
3) I strongly encourage all birders to get a CoSAR card.  It's cheap, and 
if you ever need help from a local SAR team, they'll be able to ask for 
reimbursement.  https://www.scrg.org/about-us/cosar-card/

Hope this helps!

Jay Hutchins
Longmont CO



On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 11:04:48 AM UTC-6 piombi...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks for the clarification. Pam
>
> On Thu, Mar 25, 2021, 10:48 AM plarimer  wrote:
>
>> Pam expresses a misunderstanding that often comes up about the Search and 
>> Rescue (SAR) fees on hunting and fishing licenses.  This fee is not 
>> "coverage" for anything, but is simply a donation to SAR for purchase of 
>> new equipment and for training of their volunteers.  SAR never charges for 
>> a rescue.  You will be charged for medical care provided by professionals, 
>> but not by the volunteer SAR's.  if you want better and complete coverage 
>> for that, you should check with your health insurance company and perhaps 
>> become a member of Reach air ambulance services.  I also carry a SPOT 
>> satellite unit (buy one at REI) so that I can alert SAR instantly from 
>> anywhere in the world if I'm in a life threatening situation, as well as 
>> rescue if we are simply stranded, such as a vehicle breakdown in the 
>> backcountry.  SPOT works with GEOS International insurance out of Houston.  
>> That way, I do have insurance that will evacuate my wife or myself from any 
>> life threatening situation that we have anywhere in the world, with the 
>> exception of about a half dozen hotspots that most of us won't get near to 
>> anyway.  
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 3:23:26 PM UTC-6 acer...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Birders,
>>>
>>> I received the below message from CPW today. Starting May 1, you will be 
>>> able to purchase a Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass, similar to a state 
>>> parks pass, to access SWAs. You will no longer be required to purchase a 
>>> hunting or fishing license for access.  See details on pricing and more 
>>> below. 
>>>
>>> I'm looking forward to exploring these areas and grateful to CPW for 
>>> listening to residents and adding the new option.
>>>
>>> Amy
>>>
>>> Amy Cervene
>>> Arvada, Jefferson
>>>
>>>
>>> -- Forwarded message -
>>> From: Colorado Parks and Wildlife 
>>> Date: Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM
>>> Subject: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves new pass for 
>>> state wildlife areas
>>> To: 
>>>
>>>
>>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
>>>
>>>
>>> *Travis Duncan Statewide Public Information Officer 720-595-8294 
>>> <(720)%20595-8294> / travis.dun...@state.co.us* 
>>> *Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves new pass for state 
>>> wildlife areas* 
>>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>>> March 23, 2021
>>>
>>> DENVER – At its virtual meeting last week, the Colorado Parks and 
>>> Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to approve a new Colorado State 
>>> Wildlife Area Pass as an option to access state wildlife areas. The new 
>>> pass will go on sale May 1, 2021. 
>>>
>>> “This is an important step in ensuring everyone who visits our state 
>>> wildlife areas is contributing to their management and maintenance,” said 
>>> CPW Director Dan Prenzlow.  
>>>
>>> The annual Colorado SWA Pass will be available on May 1, 2021 by 
>>> visiting any CPW office or online at cpwshop.com 
>>> .
>>>  
>>> The pass will be priced similarly to a resident annual fishing license and 
>>> revenue from the new SWA pass will be used to manage and maintain SWAs. 
>>>
>>> *Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass*
>>> annual: $36.08*
>>> 1 day: $9
>>> Youth (ages 16-17) annual: $10.07
>>> Senior (ages 65 

[cobirds] Re: Another bird with a deformed bill (Mead, Weld, CO)

[jay...@gmail.com]

Thanks for posting the article link.  We had a Northern Flicker visit us 
for 3-4 years around 2012-2015 that had a deformity.  He seemed to manage 
ok, even it if was a little depressing to hear his unanswered mating calls 
in the spring.

Jay Hutchins
Longmont


[image: Flicker with curved bill 1.jpeg]

[image: Flicker with curved bill 2.jpeg]


On Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:20:43 AM UTC-7 adrian...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I just had a Red-winged Blackbird at my feeders with an incredibly long 
> upper bill. It was feeding OK, so it must not be impacting it too much. It 
> must be the season for deformed bills what with the Pine Warbler at 
> Chatfield a couple months ago.
>
> Here's a couple pictures...
>
> [image: IMG_6078_1.jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_6082_1.jpg]
>
> Adrian Lakin,
> Mead, CO
>

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[cobirds] Re: Chrismas Count at Rawhide Power Station Saturday January 2, 2021

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Jay & Cindy Hutchins are interested

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On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 6:54:26 AM UTC-7 Gary Ackert wrote:

> We are interested in going into the ponds.
>
> On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 6:22:52 AM UTC-7 Gary Ackert wrote:
>
>> Where is the overlook parking lot? This will be our first time coming 
>> here?
>>
>> On Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 6:09:49 AM UTC-7 Douglas Kibbe wrote:
>>
>>>  Just a reminder to those interested that Rawhide CBC will be held on 
>>> Saturday January 2, 2021. 
>>> The initial meeting place and time, i.e., the overlook parking lot and 
>>> 8AM, are unchanged.
>>> Most importantly, those interested in viewing the ponds within the 
>>> power station must let me know ASAP so that I may submit their names *in 
>>> advance* to power company security.  This is the only opportunity for 
>>> birders to gain access to the heated water discharge area which attracts 
>>> huge numbers of water birds in winter.
>>> Let me know if you are interested!
>>> Doug Kibbe, Compiler 
>>>
>>>
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[cobirds] Lagerman Swans Update

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All:

Just got a very nice email from Christian N. who reviewed my (possible) 
Trumpeter Swan listing from this morning.  Short version I changed it to 
Swan sp. as a 100% ID is not possible.  

(Heads up this is a lengthy post, but I think of some you will learn 
something new, I sure did.)

Christian had some great tips on Tundra vs Trumpeter, as well as two other 
buckets of info that I think most of us would have no knowledge of:  one 
was what he sees as a reviewer (he sees lots of false alarms, like mine), 
as well as some state or geographical knowledge that I would imagine a lot 
of birders are unaware of.

Here's his ID tips:
The ID of long-distance swans is rather tricky, so I'm reticent to accept a 
report of Trumpeter without some solid photos that show multiple angles of 
the bill. I find the side profile to be relatively unreliable, with the 
forehead feather shape being more conclusive at long distance. But, that's 
only good on adults. The lack of yellow gets most people, but in reality 
the yellow is usually just very small so hard to see at a great distance. 

Geography tip:
Trumpeter Swans are well established along the major rivers in western CO 
(you referred to some in Mesa Co.). They are very much expected there. Not 
so much along the Front Range, where there might be one or two bonafide 
records each winter. I don't know anything about the Rawhide birds, but I 
would bet they are mis-IDed Tundras. 

Reviewer "insider" things he sees:
I hate to be a skeptic, but I don't think that Tundra can be ruled out by 
your description. They are the much more likely option, and this is when 
they are expected to move through. The situation where swans are called 
Trumpeter off the bat only to be IDed later as Tundras repeats itself like 
clockwork every fall. Almost every single swan that shows up is called a 
Trumpeter and then it invariably turns out that they are Tundras. This 
happened with the long-staying bird at Valmont (several years in a row), 
it's happened with a bird just a few meters from the road near Hygiene a 
few years ago (found and mis-IDed by one of the "local hotshots"), it 
happened when a group of 9 showed up at Sombrero Marsh (again, birds were 
spitting distance from observers and they still called them Trumpeters when 
they were Tundras), happened last fall when a co-worker found a lone Tundra 
on a local pond ("I swear, the thing was huge, had to be a Trumpeter"). And 
on an on. 

So, I took a swing and missed it (pro tip:  don't leave your camera at 
home).  I learned some ID tips, some geography tips (go see them on the 
western slope), and I'm not the first one to mis-ID these two species.

Happy Birding

Jay Hutchins
Longmont, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Swans and LB Dowitcher's, Lagerman Res. (Boulder Co)

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Addendum to my prior post:

I will admit to a lot of trepidation when posting about a new species that 
is uncommon to rare for Boulder Co.  A search on BirdsEye shows a TRUS 
sighting at the Rawhide plant 26 days ago and the pair seen in Debeque 
Canyon near Grand Junction earlier this week.  I don't believe these are 
the domestic swans typically seen across the road at Swede Lakes either 
(and I think those are Tundra's?).  So please let me know if I made made 
much ado about nothing.

Jay Hutchins
Longmont CO

On Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 12:07:57 PM UTC-6 jay...@gmail.com wrote:

> All:
>
> had a big surprise this at 7:35 am this morning at Lagerman Res in Boulder 
> Co:  26 Long Billed Dowitchers and 3 Trumpeter Swans.  I realize there have 
> been many sightings of swans there, usually a pair of Tundra's seen at 
> Swede Lakes, just across the road to the North.  Here's my write up from my 
> checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75307213
>
> Was really surprised to see them, seen at approx 7:35 am. 3 very large, 
> all white swans in the middle of the reservoir. Have a passing familiarity 
> with TRUS vs TUSW as I've spent some time in the PAC NW for work and have 
> seen both. These were absolutely massive birds, dwarfed nearby CAGO's. Got 
> a good look at the biils: large, straight, smooth, and all black. Not 
> concave and "lumpy" like a TUSW bill. Was reminiscent of the way a 
> Canvasback bill is "strong" compared to the shape (not color) of a Redhead 
> bill. Black bill morphed into a black mask that went to the eyes. Image 
> search now that I'm home confirms that the eyes were part of the black mask 
> and did not stand out and appear isolated as TUSW eyes are. They swam to 
> the south side spit, opposite the shelter, and 2of 3 were on shore and 
> showed black legs & feet. Random observation also was they have very 
> bulbous knees. By the time I walked to the spillway on the south side they 
> had departed, so may still be in Boulder Co (or nearby).
>
>
>
> Keep your eyes out for them, maybe they'll stick around with the weather 
> turning for the worse tonight.
>
> Also had 2 Red-tails, 2 Balds, 2 Golden's, a Ferrug and a Northern 
> Harrier.  FOS birds were a Hooded Merganser (displaying his full crest) and 
> an American Tree Sparrow.  Dipped on the Sagebrush Sparrow.  And for the 
> record:  22 degrees and a slight breeze makes for a very chilly morning. 
>
> Jay Hutchins
> Longmont, CO
>
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[cobirds] Swans and LB Dowitcher's, Lagerman Res. (Boulder Co)

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All:

had a big surprise this at 7:35 am this morning at Lagerman Res in Boulder 
Co:  26 Long Billed Dowitchers and 3 Trumpeter Swans.  I realize there have 
been many sightings of swans there, usually a pair of Tundra's seen at 
Swede Lakes, just across the road to the North.  Here's my write up from my 
checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75307213

Was really surprised to see them, seen at approx 7:35 am. 3 very large, all 
white swans in the middle of the reservoir. Have a passing familiarity with 
TRUS vs TUSW as I've spent some time in the PAC NW for work and have seen 
both. These were absolutely massive birds, dwarfed nearby CAGO's. Got a 
good look at the biils: large, straight, smooth, and all black. Not concave 
and "lumpy" like a TUSW bill. Was reminiscent of the way a Canvasback bill 
is "strong" compared to the shape (not color) of a Redhead bill. Black bill 
morphed into a black mask that went to the eyes. Image search now that I'm 
home confirms that the eyes were part of the black mask and did not stand 
out and appear isolated as TUSW eyes are. They swam to the south side spit, 
opposite the shelter, and 2of 3 were on shore and showed black legs & feet. 
Random observation also was they have very bulbous knees. By the time I 
walked to the spillway on the south side they had departed, so may still be 
in Boulder Co (or nearby).



Keep your eyes out for them, maybe they'll stick around with the weather 
turning for the worse tonight.

Also had 2 Red-tails, 2 Balds, 2 Golden's, a Ferrug and a Northern 
Harrier.  FOS birds were a Hooded Merganser (displaying his full crest) and 
an American Tree Sparrow.  Dipped on the Sagebrush Sparrow.  And for the 
record:  22 degrees and a slight breeze makes for a very chilly morning. 

Jay Hutchins
Longmont, CO

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[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes & Sagebrush Sparrow-Lagerman Res.- Boulder

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Beautiful sunrise at Lagerman Res (Boulder CO) kicked off a great morning 
for birds.  All high counts are heavy on the "ish"
600+ Canada geese
500+ each Coots & Widgeons
23 Sandhill Cranes see photos here: Pics 

High teens for Mtn Bluebirds
8 Yellow-rumped warblers
1 Dark Morph Ferruginous Hawk
2 Balds
3 Harriers
1 Sagebrush Sparrow  Pics 

Thanks to Rob and Peter G for finding the SABS today

Jay Hutchins
Longmont CO

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[cobirds] Bazillion Blackbirds at Jim Hamm Nature Area (Boulder CO) Again

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All:

It's Late September, and that means Jim Hamm Nature Area in Longmont 
(County Line Rd & 17th Ave in Longmont) is a temporary home to a LOT of 
roosting birds.  I've been documenting this really cool phenomena for 
several years now, and it's quite a sight to see.

Overall mix is (I'm spitballing here) is maybe 40%  each of Yellow-headed 
and Red-winged Blackbirds, and maybe 20% Starlings.  Not to say there 
aren't a few Grackles, and occasional Great-tailed and some Brewer's in 
there as well.

Here's my video from today:  https://youtu.be/byuHElE7jLM.  I'd love to get 
some back up on count estimates of how many birds leave here in the 
morning, my guess is it's many 10's of thousands.  I listed in Ebird 10k 
each for the two BB species and 5K for Starlings.  Stop the video around 40 
seconds and try to count!  I put it on the 55" TV and my head just 
exploded.  Today was a really good # of birds, but I've seen a lot more in 
some years.Like to other videos here:  
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jay+hutchins+%2B+jim+hamm

Sun morning I saw the "plume" of birds across central Longmont and I'm 
guessing it was at least 1 mile long.  It's fun to watch them arrive at 
dusk, but they come in in dribs and drabs.  Sunrise is when they do the 
mass departure, and the amount of sound they create is amazing.  Today the 
group left at 6:40 am.

Like every other year, they start this in September, and go until 
whenever they feel like heading south.  It's not always a specific cold 
snap or storm front that will get them to migrate, sometimes I'll see 50K 
birds on one day, they next day they are gone.

Hope to see some of you out there over the next week or two!

Jay Hutchins
Boulder CO


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[cobirds] Cattle Egret Union Reservoir-Weld CO.

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Had a cattle egret at Union Res late this morning. Seen off of CR28 (the 
north side of Union) next to the Docheff Dairy farm small pond.  
Appropriately enough, and unlike the one see at Lake McIntosh recently, 
this one was in a field full ofcattle.

Also had Wilson's, Yellow-rumped, Yellow Warblers and a Northern 
Waterthursh in the deep ditch/outlet canal just east of the park office 
building.  Same spot also had a Townsends Solitaire, Western-wood peewee, 
Dusky FC and possibly a Hammond's as well, plus a a mix of other usual 
suspects.

Photos here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S73553107

Jay Hutchins
Longmont, CO


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