Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park

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The bird is back!Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
 Original message From: markchavez  
Date: 4/22/19  3:56 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: dsuddj...@gmail.com, 
dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Mew 
Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park Bird just flew northSent from my 
Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: 
markchavez  Date: 4/22/19  3:53 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: 
dsuddj...@gmail.com, dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: 
Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park Mew Gull back at 
Hines Lake.Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone 
Original message From: David Suddjian  Date: 
4/22/19  1:09 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: 
cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A 
Easton Park Mew gull flew away from the lake, seemingly, about 15 minutes 
agoDavid Suddjian Littleton CoSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 22, 2019, at 12:45 PM, 
Dale Pate  wrote:1st year - also seen by David Suddjian



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Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park

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Bird just flew northSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
 Original message From: markchavez  
Date: 4/22/19  3:53 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: dsuddj...@gmail.com, 
dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Mew 
Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park Mew Gull back at Hines Lake.Mark 
ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message 
From: David Suddjian  Date: 4/22/19  1:09 PM  
(GMT-07:00) To: dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: 
[cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park Mew gull flew away from 
the lake, seemingly, about 15 minutes agoDavid Suddjian Littleton CoSent from 
my iPhoneOn Apr 22, 2019, at 12:45 PM, Dale Pate  
wrote:1st year - also seen by David Suddjian



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Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park

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Mew Gull back at Hines Lake.Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy 
smartphone
 Original message From: David Suddjian  
Date: 4/22/19  1:09 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: 
cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A 
Easton Park Mew gull flew away from the lake, seemingly, about 15 minutes 
agoDavid Suddjian Littleton CoSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 22, 2019, at 12:45 PM, 
Dale Pate  wrote:1st year - also seen by David Suddjian



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[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant-JeffcoCall

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The Neotropic Cormorant is currently at Robert A Eastmon. The bird was located 
by James McCall.Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Larimer County gull report

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To comment on Brandon's post, are we confirming this gull is a Slaty-backed 
Gull? Most of the sightings were viewed at a great distance with very distant 
shots if any at all.  Referencing the Tufted Duck from Marsten many called the 
duck until difinitive photos proved otherwise. I noticed Ebird confirmed the 
sightings so I was wondering if I'm missing something. Just wondering if a 
chase makes sense...
Mark Chavez


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 Original message From: Brandon  Date: 
12/26/18  7:55 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: Nicholas Komar  Cc: 
cobirds  Subject: [cobirds] Re: Larimer County gull 
report 
Not to cause trouble, I know the adult Slaty-backed Gull from Larimer County in 
2000 that I saw, had bubble gum pink colored legs, does this bird have them.  
In the photos, the bird shows pink legs, though not sure the bright pink I 
remember with other Slaty-backeds I have seen, mostly from Alaska, and the one 
in Colorado.  Other things on this bird look pretty good for Slaty-backed, 
though hybrids of other species can be look like Slaty-backed like.  
Good gulling, it is always interesting this time of year!

Brandon K. Percival
Pueblo West, CO

Sent from my Android
On Wed, Dec 26, 2018, 7:45 PM Nicholas Komar https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50979146




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[cobirds] Scoters Bear Creek Lake Park

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Currently David Starbuck and I have 2 White-winged Scoter and 2 Black Scoter at 
Bear Creek Lake Park. Heavy snow now making it tough. Great views before heavy 
snow.Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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[cobirds] It's ok no

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Fwd: [cobirds] DFO Big Year 2018 - first flights

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 Original message From: David Suddjian  
Date: 1/3/18  10:31 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: Colorado Birds 
 Cc: Karen von Saltza  Subject: 
[cobirds] DFO Big Year 2018 - first flights 
CoBirders,
DFO's Big Year 2018 (all species we find in Colorado on planned DFO field 
trips) has taken flight. If you want to track progress you can see the current 
results and list here (go to "select report" at the upper left and choose "Big 
Year 2018"). Results will be updated on the web page approx weekly at least.
https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Reports/BigYear.aspx

Our first field trips on January 1 and January 2 got us off to a nice start 
with 95 species, including some goodies that will be significant for the Big 
Year.
Lots of great field trip opportunities:
David SuddjianKen Caryl ValleyLittleton, CO



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[cobirds] Photographic Big Year 2017

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Well, the year is coming to an end.  For most of us, we start all over again 
and set new goals to motivate ourselves to get back out in the field.  This 
past year, a few of good friends (David Starbuck, Art Hudak, and Darien 
Obrien---a.k.a the Party Train) and I decided to set a goal of not only seeing 
500 ABA species, but also getting photo evidence of each one.  I must say it 
was more difficult than I expected.  We ended up spending more time in the 
field, attempting to get the photo documentation.  There were times when we saw 
the bird and struck out because it vanished before getting the camera up.  What 
it did do was to get a group of working guys together, going on trips and 
enjoying the best hobby in the world, while sharing laughs until our guts hurt, 
and seeing amazing, beautiful areas in our state and beyond.  Indisputably, the 
best part was the camaraderie that we shared not only on our Sunday day trips, 
but on the trips out of town.  In the end, we were able to see and photograph 
525 amazing ABA species(Last bird of the year was a Whiskered Screech Owl on 
the 31st), which never would have happened without our first of the year 
challenge.  As we venture into a new year, I encourage you to try a group 
challenge.  At the end of the year, you are rewarded with amazing memories that 
will last a lifetime!!!  If you have time, take a look at our gallery that has 
all 525 species photos:  https://partytrain.smugmug.com/ 

Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/

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[cobirds] Surf Scoter/JEFFCO

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Cobirders---Today, there is a SURF SCOTER on Tabor Lake at the Wheat Ridge 
Greenbelt as of 1pm.  The bird was originally discovered by Andy Knolla (ebird 
report).  Photos of the bird can be seen below:


https://partytrain.smugmug.com/

Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtn
https://partytrain.smugmug.com/

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[cobirds] RE: RED KNOT--JEFFCO

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Following up on Scott Somershoe's post from yesterday, the Red Knot was not 
seen today.  Thanks to Matt Clark for finding this great Colorado rarity. 
Photos of the bird can be seen below:

https://partytrain.smugmug.com/


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[cobirds] Red Phalarope---Chatfield SP/ Douglas

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Yesterday, Frank Farrell found a Red Phalarope on the east side of the sandspit 
at 1145.  Loch Kilpatrick and I were able to see the bird around 120pm in the 
same location.  The bird was being harassed by the nearby gulls and flew toward 
the dam.  I wanted to get the word out if anyone is birding Chatfield in the 
next few days.  Sorry for the late report!!

Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/

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[cobirds] CAPE MAY WARBLER--Chico Basin/Pueblo

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Today, Art Hudak, David Starbuck and I went to Chico Basin trying to catch the 
tail end of migration.  After seeing a beautiful Magnolia Warbler at the 
headquarters(Pueblo) we decided to check out Rose Pond.  The first bird of 
interest was a beautiful, but very skittish Blue-headed Vireo.  We then decided 
to walk the north side of the pond.  After walking the marshy, wet , and slow 
area we were rewarded with a gorgeous CAPE MAY WARBLER.  This bird was in a 
tall cottonwood on the far north side. 
  We finished the day at Mineral Palace Park.  While looking for the 
Yellow-throated Warbler, we were given the finger and cussed at unprovoked 
several times by a local cruiser. I guess he was trying to give us a bird to 
look at!!  Not long after we were able to locate not one but two 
Yellow-throated Warblers!  What a great late May day of birding.  Photos (the 
Party Train way) of these great rarities can be found below:

https://partytrain.smugmug.com/

Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/

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[cobirds] Hooded Warbler--Main Reservoir/Jeffco

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Sorry for the late report(moving mom's furniture)!!  Yesterday, I found a 
Hooded Warbler at Main Reservoir in Lakewood around 11am.  I was able to get 
Glen Walbek on the bird before it disappeared.  Today, I got a report from Art 
Hudak and David Starbuck that the bird has been re-found.  This very skulky 
bird is being seen on the west side of the lake.  Photos of the bird can be 
seen below:

https://partytrain.smugmug.com/

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[cobirds] RE: Weld County Hotspots

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Over the past weekend it seems that landbird migration finally is here! David 
Starbuck, Art Hudak, and I(aka the Party Train minus Daren Obrien) went to Weld 
County.  There were pretty good numbers of the expected migrants that seemed a 
little behind schedule.  Here are some of the migrants seen:

Norma's Grove
 
Yellow Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warber--12
Northern Waterthrush
Orange-crowned Warbler--2
Black-and-white Warbler
Hermit Thrush--3
Swainson's Thrush--3
Warbling Vireo
House Wrens--several
Western Kingbird--everywhere
Green-tailed Towhee--6
Black-headed Grosbeak
Lazuli Bunting
Bullock's Oriole--2
Norm Lewis-1

Crow Valley Campground

Plumbeous Vireo-3
Yellow-throated Vireo
Warbling Vireo
House Wrens--everywhere
Swainson's Thrush--2
Hermit Thrush
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler--2
Yellow-rumped Warbler--17
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Green-tailed Towhee
Western Tanager-2
Black-headed Grosbeak--2
Bullock's Oriole
Adam Vesley--1


Photos of the mentioned birds can be seen at:

https://partybirdscomcastnetchave.smugmug.com/

 


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[cobirds] Broad-tailed Hummingbird--Jeffco

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On 3/24 I was totally surprised to see a Broad-tailed Hummingbird  in my 
backyard in Lakewood/Green Mtn.  This is by far the earliest record for this 
species by almost a month. The earliest record for the yard was 4/22 in 2015.  
After my sighting on 3/24 I rushed and put up a feeder and the bird returned.  
The next day I left on a trip to Mexico to find the bird at the feeder when I 
returned a week later.  As I write this post, the bird is at the feeder with 
snow falling in the background. I guess its never to early to put up a feeder!








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Re: [cobirds] Some comments on the question "Is that bird countable?"

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Joe, I'm glad you brought this subject up, since I have had this friendly 
debate over the past year.  It can be very confusing to the new birder when 
they hear a bird is not "countable".  It would be nice for Ebird to bold the 
non-countable birds and not count them in their list.  I totally understand the 
reason for the exotics needing to be tracked, so they can see if the population 
is expanding and self-sustaining. I have also witnessed the new birder 
traveling miles for a Red Peafowl, African Collared Dove, Greylag Goose, or 
Mute Swan.  When they tell someone about their new lifer, they get a smile and 
a comment about how it's not countable. The comment is usually followed with 
"what?", or "Why would it appear on a need list then?" Bolding the bird would 
at least give an opportunity to educate the new birder and give them a choice 
if they want to still go see the bird. I actually chased a Mandarin Duck at the 
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt even though I knew it not countable, because I wanted to 
see this beautiful bird!
Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/

- Original Message -From: Joe Roller To: Colorado 
Birds Sent: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:01:16 - 
(UTC)Subject: [cobirds] Some comments on the question "Is that bird countable?"

"Is that bird countable?" is a common question among birders, with no simple 
answer.

First one needs to consider what the criteria are for "countability."
When a young birder starts off, his list may include these birds:
robin,
hawk,
Canadian Goose
duck,
and "Yellow-billed Loon," identified by a stranger and viewed through his 
Aunt's scope.

That is a personal list and quite valid. It's a first step to becoming a 
birder, and many of us have done that in the misspent days of our youth.

And a birder of any age can keep a list of any kind. I have friends who keep a 
list of all birds they have seen in Colorado, including at the Zoo!

But once a birder gets to the stage of wanting to compare his own list to other 
birders' lists, and maintain a reputation, the question 
comes up, "Can I count it?" In other words, "What are the rules of this game?" 
and "Do other birders include that species on their lists?"

Let's face it, "The Lure of the List" is strong, and many birders have a gene 
for competition. Some disparage "listers," but there are few experienced birders
who do not keep lists. And there are "mental lists." I have found that if a 
birder disparages "listers," they can usually tell you what birds they have 
seen, thanks to their mental list.

Most of us follow the rule that the Colorado Field Ornithologists set down some 
years ago: For purposes of comparing one's state and county
lists to those of other birders, the bird must be on the official Colorado 
list. http://coloradocountybirding.org/Checklists.aspx
That applies to state lists, year lists, county lists, etc. Mute Swan, Graylag 
Goose, Monk Parakeet are not on the official CO list and most of us don't 
include them on our lists.
That way I can be sure my list has not been "padded" by exotics.

That official CFO list has been generated over the decades by expert volunteers 
on the Colorado Birds Record Committee, and it's maintained with care and 
scientific judgement. The CBRC went to great lengths
(stable isotope analysis) to conclude that a taxidermy mount of an Emperor 
Goose shot in Colorado was probably not of wild origin. It's important that our 
state list is a "clean" one. Then it's comparable to 
the lists from other states, for example.

And the fine points of what birds are countable are spelled out by the American 
Birding Association (ABA):
http://listing.aba.org/aba-recording-rules/
There you'll find obvious guidelines like, "Don't count roadkill. Don't count 
birds in cages." And there you'll find some fine points such as, "When a bird 
has been caught in a
net and banded, how many net marks must fade before you can count it?"

eBird wants us to document exotics to watch for trends and changes. Witness the 
multitude of exotic cage birds, parrots and parakeets, that are alive, breeding 
and well in Miami, for example.
So in summary, yes, report exotics to eBird, but when you do, the totals shown 
there on county or state or year lists, etc are not really comparable to 
others, who may have boldly 
gone into the field counting every Mandarin Duck and Jungle Fowl out there.
You only have one chance to lose your reputation.

Joe Roller, Denver
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[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake---Pueblo Reservoir

[markchavez]

Today, I took the two hour drive to Pueblo Reservoir hoping to see the rare 
Black-legged Kittiwake.  Thanks to Loch Kilpatrick for informing me the bird 
was being seen below the visitor center on the southeast portion of the lake.  
When I drove up, Gwen Moore was looking at this great bird!!  Thank you, 
Brandon Percival, for finding and reporting this great bird and keeping 
everyone updated on the location details.  Pictures of this bird can be seen 
below:

https://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2016/i-VWTsrLj

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[cobirds] Nashville Warbler--Bear Creek Lake Park/Jeffco

[markchavez]

This afternoon, I decided to check out Bear Creek Lake around Soda Lake.  It 
was very birdy with 39 species in only an hour.  It felt like it was the peak 
of migration instead of the very end.  The best bird was a Nashville Warbler 
feeding on the aphids low in the wild plum.  When I reached for my camera I 
lost sight of the bird and was unable to locate it again. Other birds seen were:

Western Wood-Peewee---13(probably more)
Least Flycatcher1
Dusky Flycatcher--1
Cordilleran Flycatcher---1
Western Kingbird---1
Warbling Vireo---1
Gray Catbird--1
Cedar Waxwing--8
Nashville Warbler---1
Yellow-rumped Warbler--only 2
Wilson's Warbler--1(very vocal)
Chipping Sparrow--3
Lincoln's Sparrow--1
Western Tanager--16(probably more)
Lazuli Bunting--2
Bullock's Oriole--11
Pine Siskin--5
 
 


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[cobirds] Bear Creek Lake Park/Jeffco

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This raining morning, I stopped by both Bear Creek Lake Park.  Before the rains 
started, I found a male Tennessee Warbler and the Blackpoll Warbler from 
yesterday.  I returned to the park later in the day after the rain stopped and 
found the Tennessee again along with yesterday's female Blackburnian Warbler.  
This park continues to have large numbers of warblers among the aphid infested 
wild plum.  Yesterday evening I stopped by Harriman Lake Park(Lakewood) and had 
a Northern Parula.  These two areas have been productive this spring and should 
be checked the next couple of days.

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Re: [cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler Harriman Lake Park (Jefferson County

[markchavez]

I went to Harriman after receiving a call from Tom Behnfield regarding the 
Black-throated Gray Warbler.  I didn't arrive until 630 to find a quiet woods.  
I started walking west when I was able to find the BTGW working his way to the 
west along with many warblers.  He finally went to the Southwest boundary of 
the park with a large group of warblers including a Northern Parula.  Most of 
the flock started to head back east toward the original sightings but I was 
never able to re-locate the Black-throated Gray or Northern Parula.  They may 
have continued SW into the adjacent neighborhood. Birds I had in a half hour 
included:

Yellow-rumped Warbler--many
Black-throated Gray Warbler--1
Orange-crowned Warbler--1
Yellow Warbler--5
Northern Parula--1
Western Wood Peewee--1
Black-headed Grosbeak--1
Western Tanager--1


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- Original Message -From: Tom Behnfield To: 
Colorado Birds Sent: Sat, 14 May 2016 00:12:19 - 
(UTC)Subject: [cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler Harriman Lake Park 
(Jefferson County

Phil Lyon & I spotted a Black-throated Gray Warbler in the grove/"Dead Dog 
Pond" area on the south side of the trail.

This area has been extremely productive lately. Other sightings included 
Yellow-rumped, Yellow & Orange-crowned Warblers.

Did not see the Bobolink.

Tom BehnfieldLakewood, cobehnfi...@q.com

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[cobirds] Harriman Lake and Bear Creek Lake Park/ Jeffco

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Sorry for the late post.  Yesterday, Harriman Lake and Bear Creek Lake Park 
were birdy with a nice looking Palm Warbler and Gray Flycatcher(nice looks at 
pumping tail, black tip to lower mandible, overall gray, and narrow white 
complete eyering) being the highlights. Here are the birds seen yesterday 
morning:

Harriman Lake

Sora--1
Dusky Flycatcher--2
Gray Flycatcher--1
Western Kingbird(FOS)--2
Bullock's Oriole--3
Yellow-rumped Warblers--lots!
Yellow Warbler--many
Palm Warbler--1
Western Wood Peewee(FOS)--1
Warbling Vireo(FOS)--1
Lark Sparrow--5

Bear Creek Lake Park

Dusky Flycatcher--2
Virginia Warber--5!
Yellow-rumped Warbler--tons!
Yellow Warbler--5
Orange-crowned Warbler--2
Gray Catbird--2
Bullock's Oriole--2
Chipping Sparrow--lots

Home
 
Western Tanager--eating jelly all day

 
 


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[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler---Bear Creek Lake Park/Jeffco

[markchavez]

Sorry for the late post.  This morning, I was greeted with a birdy Bear Creek 
Lake Park around the area of Soda Lake.  Most of the activity was the result of 
many Yellow-rumped Warblers.  The best bird was a male Tennessee Warbler 
feeding low in the flowering bushes in company of an Orange-crowned Warbler.  
Other birds of interest were Orange-crowned Warblers, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, 2 
Soras, and the arrival of the House Wrens.

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[cobirds] Purple Finch--Jeffco backyard

[markchavez]

This am, I had a female type Purple Finch come to the feeder her in 
Lakewood/Green Mtn which was a Jeffco and backyard first.  Ten minutes later we 
had a group of 6 Cassin's Finches come in for nice comparison.  Photos will be 
added later today to the site below. 

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[cobirds] Bear Creek Lake Park--Jeffco

[markchavez]

This afternoon, I decided to take a drive through Bear Creek Lake Park.  I was 
able to locate a Green-tailed Towhee which I'm guessing is the same bird I had 
back on November 10th. There was one seen on the Christmas Bird Count.  This 
bird was seen pretty close to the boat launch area which was the same area back 
in November. The park also had a few small flocks of some cold Western and 
Mountain Bluebirds.  Photos of the Towhee can be seen below:
 
https://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2016/

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[cobirds] RE: Crown Hill Area Goose

[markchavez]

There has been a Snow Goose reported on ebird from Crown Hill and the adjacent 
Paramount Park.  I was able to get photos of this strange looking large bird on 
the 25th.  The bill definitely is lacking the grin patch on the bill.  The bill 
and legs are a bright orange like a Greater White-fronted Goose. Also, today at 
Blue Heron park in west Littleton there was a Greater White-fronted 
Goose(continuing) and immature Snow Goose. I have a photo of the strange 
(hybrid vs domestic) in the gallery below:
https://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2016/
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[cobirds] Dunlins/Glaucous Gull--Larimer and Weld counties

[markchavez]

This morning, I hit a couple spots looking for recent reported birds.  
LAKE LOVELAND
 
2 DUNLIN(Fortune)-thanks to Nick Komar for pointing me in the right direction!!
1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
1 THAYER'S GULL
 
WINDSOR RESERVOIR
 
GLAUCOUS GULL(Mlodinow)LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
 
BARR LAKE
 
NO RUSTY BLACKBIRDS(Erthal)
 
Photos of the Dunlin can be seen below:
 
https://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/
 
 
 
 
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RE: [cobirds] Varied Thrush, El Paso County, CBR

[markchavez]

Aaron-- where did you see  both the varied thrush and the Eastern towhee..here 
at banding station and very slow


Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message 
From: "'az...@aol.com' via Colorado Birds"  
Date: 11/14/2015  7:42 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: Colorado Birds 
 Subject: [cobirds] Varied Thrush, El Paso County, 
CBR 
Today we had a Varied Thrush at the banding station, Chico Basin Ranch banding 
station (fee area)
Aaron ShipeLakewood, Colorado



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[cobirds] White - eyed Vireo------Crow Valley Campground / Weld County

[markchavez]

This morning, I had a beautiful White - eyed Vireo in the nw corner of the 
campground.  Later, seen in the sw corner. I will add photos later.

Mark Chavez




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[cobirds] Crow Valley Campground/Weld

[markchavez]

Since I posted from the field, I thought I should send a follow-up post 
regarding Crow Valley.  The campground was fairly birdy in both the northwest 
and southwest parts of the park.  The first bird I saw was the continuing 
Red-bellied Woodpecker.  In the NW part of the park, I ran into a flock of Pine 
Siskins and noticed some movement in a cedar.  I was surprised to see a 
White-eyed Vireo.  I moved to the SW and noticed a lot of Robins going in and 
out of the Cedar.  In the cedar was a Townsend's Solitaire, Orange-crowned 
Warbler, Kinglets, and the White-eyed Vireo appeared again. I was surprised the 
vireo moved along with me to the opposite end of the park!  There were also 
several Brown Creepers hugging the activity. Overall, an enjoyable warm morning 
in the campground. Photos of the birds can be seen below:
 
https://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/

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[cobirds] Jeffco Birding

[markchavez]

Today, I had the day to see if anything moved in with the storm.  Here are the 
spots that I checked out:
BEAR CREEK LAKE PARK(Pelican Point)--water level dropping by the day
 
5 Greater Yellowlegs
20 Western Grebes
NO SURF SCOTERS(back to South Platte Res?)
 
RED ROCKS
 
NO GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW(Is the streak over???)
 
KEN CARYL-WEST MEADOWS DRIVE(Looking for David Suddjian's Swamp Sparrow)
 
Lincoln Sparrow
No Swamp Sparrow
 
LAIR 'O' BEAR-birdy
 
2 Golden-crowned Kinglets
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[cobirds] Surf Scoter---Bear Creek Lake Park/Jeffco

[markchavez]

Late this afternoon, I stopped by Bear Creek Lake Park to see if the eBird 
report of a Clark's Grebe seen earlier today was present.  I saw 12 Westerns 
but didn't see any Clark's.  I did see two Surf Scoters resting on the lake.  
Most of the time they were tucked in resting, but I was able to get a view when 
they decided to stretch.  I'm  curious if the two Surf Scooters are still on 
South Platte Reservoir.

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[cobirds] RE: Cobirds vs Ebird Reporting

[markchavez]

Recently, I have noticed a trend of good to great chaseable birds not being 
reported to CObirds but instead just added to the eBird checklist. The reason 
for the email is that yesterday, a Great-crested Flycatcher was reported from 
the Denver Botanical Gardens at Chatfield around 8:40 a.m. After looking at the 
photos attached to the checklist, I'm struggling to rule out a Brown-crested 
Flycatcher. The problem with this kind of reporting is that you're not hearing 
about the bird until the next day. A few weeks ago, a Tri-colored Heron was 
reported to CObirds and many people were able to see the bird before it 
disappeared the following day. I'm not trying to criticize a person's decision 
of reporting, because it is ultimately their choice. I'm trying to get a better 
understanding of why this trend is increasing so rapidly?


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[cobirds] Chatfield 10/5

[markchavez]

Since no one has reported from Chatfield today I thought I should report the 
ARCTIC TERN was seen at the sandspit this morning around 8am.  The previously 
reported immature Sabine's Gull was seen also.  With the dense fog it was 
difficult to see if the Red-necked Grebe reported yesterday was still around. 
Foggy photos of these birds can be seen below:
 
https://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/

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[cobirds] Platte River Delta--JEFFCO

[markchavez]

This morning, I went back to the Platte River Delta  to see if we could 
re-locate the Short-billed Dowitcher from the other day.  Just like the other 
day, the dowitcher was not seen for over an hour and then appeared out of 
nowhere!  I was also rewarded with a Gray Flycatcher that gave us(Loch 
Kilpatrick) good looks.  Other birds of interest were Semipalamated Plover, 
Western Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Semipalamated Sandpiper, and Solitary 
Sandpipers .  Photos of the Short-billed, Gray Flycatcher, and Semipalamated 
Plover can be seen below:
 
 
https://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/i-d9nfT3L 
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Re: [cobirds] Wren fatalities

[markchavez]

We had a situation happen this spring with this kind of behavior.  We were 
thrilled to have Red-breasted Nuthatches nesting in one of our boxes here in 
Lakewood.  I watched the activity as the birds went in and out of the box for 
nearly two weeks.  One morning, I heard the male calling over and over outside 
of the box.  The next day I noticed the wrens were inspecting the nest.  I 
grabbed a ladder and looked inside to find three pierced nestlings.  The 
nuthatches moved on and the wrens took over the box.  We also had Flickers 
nesting in a box to find their nestlings thrown about the yard and Starlings in 
the box.  We sealed up the hole with popsicle sticks to keep the Starlings out. 
 After much persistence the Starlings gave up but the Flickers never returned.  
Nature is cruel!!

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- Original Message -From: Luger gmlu...@comcast.netTo: 
cobirds@googlegroups.comSent: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:34:21 - (UTC)Subject: 
[cobirds] Wren fatalities

CObirders, I'm puzzled. Last month we hung a Wren box and got a tenant almost 
immediately. This week for two days I watched a wren bugging and carrying 
insects back to the box. Then yesterday I found a wriggling hatchling in death 
throws on the ground beneath the box and another hatchling dead a little 
further away on the ground covered with ants. The dead bird, though further 
from the box, still had the shell with the body. Just above my head there was a 
wren watching me from the house opening. The one still alive had a tiny bloody 
hole on the back of its head that looked like a beak pinch mark from where it 
was tossed from the box.

What the heck happened? Did the parent kill the hatchlings? Has anyone seen 
this happen before? There is still a Wren coming and going but not with food. 

Perplexed,

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[cobirds] RE: Golden-winged Warbler--Butterfly Woods/Larimer

[markchavez]

  This morning, I woke up early and headed over to Crow Valley Campground.  
When I got there I was greeted with a sign that said,  Road Closed.  No 
Camping or Walk-ins.  My mood changed when I read a post from John Shenot that 
he found a Golden-winged Warbler in Butterfly Woods.  I thought my chances were 
slim since almost two hours had passed since the sighting.  As I got out of the 
car, I ran into John who gave me directions to the area. Thanks to John for 
finding this great bird!  It didn't take long before hearing the bird's 
secondary call over the roaring river. A few minutes later I got great looks at 
this beautiful bird!  Before leaving, we(Loch Kilpatrick and Glen Walbek) were 
able to locate the female Black-throated Gray Warbler and a Northern 
Waterthrush. Before the downpour I tried my luck at Lee Martinez Park.  I only 
got 10 minutes before the downpour but got 2 Broad-winged Hawks in the woods 
and 2 flyover Sandhill Cranes. Photos of the Golden-winged and Black-throated 
Gray can be seen below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/i-5RPgKTH
 
 
   Before going home I decided to bird a sunny Welchester Tree Park. The park 
was extremely birdy with the highlight being a Blue-headed Vireo.  Migrants 
seen were:
 
 10 Western Tanagers
   1 Western Wood Peewe
   3 Dusky Flycatchers
   2 Least Flycatchers
   1 Blue-headed Vireo
   3 Plumbeous Vireo
   2 Warbling Vireo
   1 Macgillvray's Warbler
   1 Blue-winged Warbler
   3 Wilson's Warbler
   1 Orange-crowned Warbler
   1 Audubon's warbler
   5 Yellow Warbler
   1 Black-headed Grosbeak
   2 Clay-colored Sparrow
   2 Lazuli Bunting
  
 
 

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[cobirds] RE: Blue winged Warbler---Welchester/jeffco

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Here is a little more information on the Blue-winged Warbler found today at 
Welchester Tree Park.  After walking the wooded trail and finding 4 
Orange-crowned Warblers, 1 Wilson's Warbler, and a calling Dusky Flycatcher, I 
walked over to the eastern boundary of the park.  This is the location were the 
Blue-winged Warbler was seen last year.  Far to the NW I could here the buzzy 
call of the Blue-winged Warbler.  I crossed the creek to the north and walked 
uphill to the boundary with the elementary school.  I could hear the call but 
it was well to the east of this corner in private property.  After pishing, the 
bird moved closer until he was in view.  The bird continued to call but moved 
back to private property well to the east.  This afternoon, Loch Kilpatrick 
refound the bird in last year's location.  The park is just west of 8th and 
Simms.  I feel very confident that this is last year's bird.  This is the third 
time in very recent time a rare Blue-winged Warbler has been seen in the park.  
Is there a chance the bird is successful in his attempt to breed well east in 
private property?  Why has no one seen a female if so?  Why would a bird return 
without having success the year before? Is he hybridizing with a yellow?  Who 
knows...Photos of the bird can be seen below:
 
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/i-FQTmBW7
 
 
 
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[cobirds] Blue-winged warbler at Welchester Tree Park/Jeffco

[markchavez]

The male blue-winged warbler has returned to Welchester Tree Park.  I'm 
currently in the field... more details later.

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[cobirds] Chestnut-sided ??

[markchavez]

I guess you might need the link.
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/i-f86GrG9
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[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler ??? --Chatfield

[markchavez]

It's funny that and I Matt Crook and I had the same bird!! The undertail 
coverts of this bird matched for Chestnut-sided and remember that winter birds 
have a strong eyering. My feeling was that this was a bird more in a weird 
transition than a hybrid.  Not saying I'm right but just an opinion.  
Thought...   
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[cobirds] Jeffco Birding

[markchavez]

Yesterday afternoon and this morning I birded some of the parks around Jeffco.  
Here are some of the migrants seen:
 
Welchester Tree Park 5/6
 
16  Orange-crowned Warblers
1 Wilson's Warbler
 
Main Reservoir 5/7
 
25 Yellow-rumped Warblers
3 Orange-crowned Warblers
1 Northern Waterthrush
3 Yellow Warbler
1 Bullocks Oriole
1 Brewer's Sparrow
 
Belmar Park
 
55 Yellow-rumped Warblers
5 Yellow Warblers
3 Orange-crowned Warbler
1 Brown Creeper
3 Brewer's Sparow
1 Bullock's Oriole
3 Vesper Sparrow
2 American Avocet
 
Backyard--small suburban backyard Lakewood
 
1 Macgillvray's Warbler
20 Pine Sisken
1 Yellow-rumped Warbler
2 Red-breasted Nuthatch--sitting on eggs
2 Mountain Chickadess--nesting
2 Northern Flickers--Nesting
 
 
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[cobirds] Nashville Warbler --Jeffco

[markchavez]

Today, while having my morning coffee I noticed a small bird bathing in my 
water feature.  It turned out to be a male Nashville Warbler.  The bird stayed 
in the backyard for nearly two hours bathing and feeding(aphids?) in the 
hawthorn.  The bird was still around when leaving for work around 9am.  Photos 
of the bird can be seen below:

http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/

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[cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler---Red Rocks/Jeffco

[markchavez]

This morning after an uneventful Main Reservoir, Belmar, and Welchester Tree 
Park, I headed to Red Rocks. Highlights include a male Black-throated Gray 
Warbler, 4 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers(FOS),  2 Lazuli Buntings(FOS), Hermit Thrush, 
5 Broad-tailed Hummingbirds(there back!) and Orange-crowned Warblers. Most of 
the action was near the bottom of the trail that crosses the road.  Photos of 
the Black-throated Gray can be seen below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/

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[cobirds] Jeffco Birding 4/22

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Today, I had three hours to bird.  There was definitely a push of spring 
migrants working through Jeffco.  Belmar had an early young male Western 
Tanager, 7Yellow-rumped Warblers(Audubon's), 6 American Avocets, 2 Blue-winged 
Teal, a Wilson's Snipe,a  Say's Phoebe, and 2 Brown-headed Cowbirds.  A 15 
minute stop at Denver West had a Hermit Thrush, Chipping Sparrows, Ruby-crowned 
Kinglet,  House Wren, and several Yellow-rumped Warblers. Bear Creek Lake Park 
had Yellow-headed Blackbirds, 3 Cinnamon Teal, 2 Blue-winged Teal, Greater 
Yellowlegs, Spotted Sandpiper, 2 Eared Grebes, and 2 Willets. I finally ended 
the afternoon at Red Rocks and had 35-40 White-throated Swifts.  In the 3 hours 
I had an enjoyable 52 species!  
In my yard, I have a couple of Red-breasted Nuthatches that have take up 
residence in a birdbox!  Unfortunately, the Mountain Chickadees (who nested in 
our yard last year) are losing the battle of trying to nest in last year's bird 
box.  It is too close to the nuthatches that are proving dominant.  I would 
have never guessed that these two mountain/foothill species would be battling 
for a nesting spot here in Lakewood.  The poor Black-capped Chickadees have no 
chance! 
 
By the way, as I was writing his email, the first Broad-tailed Hummingbird of 
the year visited my feeder!

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[cobirds] Jeffco Birding 4/10

[markchavez]

Yesterday, I had an afternoon to get some birding in.  I started the afternoon 
up at Genesee Mtn Park and was able to locate the pair of Williamson's 
Sapsuckers in the previous mentioned location.  I did walk up to the flagpole 
and didn't find the regular pair up there.  I then went to Chatfield to see if 
any of the reported birds could be found.  I missed on the Rusty Blackbirds and 
Eastern Phoebe near the swim beach but did find a Ross's Goose with a couple of 
Canada Goose.  The pair of Eastern Phoebe upstream of Kingfisher were easy to 
locate. Photos of the mentioned birds can be seen below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/

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[cobirds] Pine Warbler Denver West/Jeffco

[markchavez]

This afternoon, I was able to find the elusive Pine Warbler on the northwest 
side of building 7.  The bird was hanging with a flock of 25+ Bushtits, Brown 
Creeper, Mountain Chickadee, and a Red-breasted Nuthatch. Cedar Waxwings seemed 
to be everywhere in the area.  Photos of this bird can be seen below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/

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[cobirds] RE: Yellow-billed Loon/Douglas

[markchavez]

Daren O'brien reports that the Yellow-billed Loon was seen off the Handicapped 
Fisherman's Platform at 845am.  He states the bird was near the tires and then 
dove moving to the west past the platform.  Daren's photos can be seen at the 
link below:
 
http://naturesimage.smugmug.com/Other/Yellow-billed-Loon-Chatfield/46408257_qTZ4nV

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[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow--Red Rocks/Jeffco

[markchavez]

This morning, there was a White-throated Sparrow at feeders at Red Rocks 
Trading Post. This tan-morphed bird was seen along with the adult 
Golden-crowned Sparrow, 5 Cassin's Finches, 10 Pine Siskens, and all the other 
regulars Red Rock birds. I did not see the Fox Sparrow or Harris's Sparrow. The 
bird can be seen below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/i-Fgdbv63


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[cobirds] Pine Warbler--Denver West/Jeffco

[markchavez]

Today, Daren O'Brien and I had a male PINE WARBLER at the Denver West Business 
Park.  The bird was with a large flock that included Mountain Chickadees, 
Red-breasted Nuthatches, Black-capped Chickadees, and a few juncos.  The flock 
was very active, moving around building 6 looking for food in the rapidly 
dropping temperatures.  What is up with Pine Warbler and Denver West??  Photos 
taken of this bird with frozen fingers can be seen below:
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/i-9nWVkjD
 
 
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Re: [cobirds] Red Rocks park

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I spent a cold, snowy, and windy hour this morning at Red Rocks.  I saw the 
Eastern Fox Sparrow, adult Golden-crowned Sparrow, a couple of Cassin's 
Finches, and a very cold Lesser Goldfinch.  I was hoping to find the juvenile 
Golden-crowned but gave up when I couldn't feel my fingers.  I last saw this 
bird on 11/5!!  Has anyone seen him recently?  I  noticed the juvenile 
White-crowned Sparrows were a no-show also. Did they leave together??  Thanks 
to Tim Mitzen for reporting the Fox Sparrow. Photos of the Eastern Fox Sparrow 
can be seen below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/i-LtSQjNz

Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/

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Cobirds@googlegroups.comSent: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:55:37 - (UTC)Subject: 
[cobirds] Red Rocks park

Adult Golden-crowned Sparrow and red Fox Sparrow continue this morning at the 
trading post.


Joey Kellner
Littleton, Colorado



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[cobirds] Red Rocks Update/Jeffco

[markchavez]

  This morning, I went up to Red Rocks at 730 to throw down lots of millet(no 
milo--the red seed found in cheaper mixes that goes uneaten!) and sunflower 
seed.  It didn't take long for the tons of juncos, American Tree Sparrow(FOS), 
jays, Spotted Towhees, Song Sparrows and House Finches to find the seed.  Both 
the adult and immature Golden-crowned Sparrows came in for the millet under the 
apple tree. Things were scattered for awhile in the 14 degree temperatures when 
a Sharp-shinned flew in .  Before I left, I placed lots of sunflower on the 
wall hoping to attract some Rosy-finches.  I wouldn't be surprised if this 
week's cold weather brings them down in a day or so.
  On Sunday, I birded Denver West for only an hour.  The place was extremely 
birdy and had lots of Cedar Waxwings, Red Crossbills(35+), Bushtits, 
Yellow-rumped Warblers(4),Brown Creepers, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and 
Ruby-crowned Kinglets(10+).  This place should be watched for some good birds 
in the next few weeks.  There are lots of berry producing trees and pines in 
this business park off I-70 and Denver West Parkway.  In years past, Pine 
Warblers have over-wintered in this very birdy fall park!

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[cobirds] Uncommon birds 10/29

[markchavez]

Today, I started out the morning in Coal Creek Canyon and got great views of 
the female Magnificent Hummingbird.   Thanks to Adam Jack for allowing everyone 
to view this rare Colorado hummingbird.  I then headed to Washington Park and 
saw the accommodating immature Surf Scoter(Thanks to Joe Roller for reporting 
this bird).  My luck ran out as I headed to Red Rocks hoping that the 
Golden-crowned Sparrow would return for the fifth straight year.  No luck!  I 
have been trying to take millet up 2-3 times a week but the seed is long gone 
every time I return. If anyone heads to Red Rocks please throw some seed down.  
This area seems to always attract some good birds with consistent food behind 
the trading post.  A few photos of today's birds can be seen in the gallery 
below:
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/

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[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow---Jeffco/Backyard

[markchavez]

 This morning, I had a White-throated Sparrow(tan morph) show up in the 
backyard pre-front.  He has been here all day eating underneath the niger in 
suburban Lakewood.  This year it looks like we have an irruption of Pine 
Siskens and Red-breasted Nuthatches along the Front Range.
 On Friday, I went to see if our Golden-crowned Sparrow has returned again.  
The area was totally void of seed so I spread lots of millet and sunflower.  It 
didn't take long for White-crowns, juncos, towhees and others to show.  No 
Golden-crowned yet!!
 
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[cobirds] Last Chance --Washington County. Philadelphia Vireo

[markchavez]

Today, Darien Obrien and I headed to Last Chance and the Playas east of Anton.  
Last Chance was very birdy.   The best birds were PHILADELPHIA VIDEO, 
White-throated Sparrow, and possible Tennessee Warbler.  The playas had 2 
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, Pectoral Sandpiper,  and many other shorebirds.


Mark Chavez



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[cobirds] Mirants 9/12 Lakewood/Jeffco

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Yesterday, I decided to bird Belmar Historic Park once the drizzle and storm 
were on their way out.  Belmar was pretty quiet except for a Loggerhead Shrike 
(first for the park), and a large flock of birds that had Wilson's(many), 
Townsend's(3), Yellow-rumps, Warbling Vireo, and Chipping Sparrows.  I decided 
to watch my small suburban yard between 2p-4p.  The yard was extremely active 
now that the front had moved on.  I'm curious how the birding will be behind 
the front.  Here is the list of some of the 24 species seen during this brief 
period:
Townsend's Warbler
Cassin's Vireo
Warbling Vireo--3
Wilson's Warbler--5
Western Tanager--5
Orange-crowned Warbler
Red-breasted Nuthatch--4
Mountain Chickadee
Green-tailed Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Pine Sisken--15
Black-chinned Hummingbird(many including a few males)
Broad-tailed Hummingbird(Many including a couple of males)
Red-wing Blackbird-4
Western Scrub Jay--4
 
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[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows--El Paso County

[markchavez]

This morning, I was able to find 3 Baird's Sparrows along Drennan Rd west of 
Hemmingway.  Many birders I came across had seen several Baird's in their 
searches.  I'm guessing there are more than 4-5 Baird's Sparrow in the area.  
Great Colorado bird!!  Photos of the bird can be seen below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/

Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/

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[cobirds] Migration Lakewood/Jeffco

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Migration is in full force in Lakewood the past couple of days!!  It seems that 
as soon as the nesting Cooper's Hawks left the neighborhood things heated up. 
Below is the birds seen in our small suburban yard the last couple of days:
 
Western Tanager--8
Western Wood Pewee-3
Chipping Sparrows--lots
Red-breasted Nuthatch--6  Irruption year??
Gray Catbird
Bullock's Oriole-2
Western Scrub Jays--5
House Wren-2 Our nesting pair has been gone for weeks
Mountain Chickadee--Nested for the second straight year in the yard!
Calliope(only females now)
Rufous(only female/imm now)
Black-chinned (lots of male and female)
Broad-tailed (lots of male and female)
grackles(large flocks already !!)
 
plus all the regulars

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[cobirds] 4 Hummingbird Day--Lakewood-Green Mtn/Jeffco

[markchavez]

This morning, in my backyard, I had all four male hummingbird species within an 
hour.  Two Calliope were joined by a Rufous, and several Black-chinned and 
Broad-tailed Hummingbirds.  This is always a fun time of the year when the 
colorful males are moving through!  On Saturday, I went up to Mt. Evans and had 
great looks at White-tailed Ptarmigan and Brown-capped Rosy Finches.  A walk 
around Echo Lake was extremely slow!!  Did not get any Gray Jays, Nutcrackers, 
or Steller's Jays!  Photos of the Ptarmigans, Rosy Finches, and Calliope can be 
seen below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/i-Z4Zh6xc
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[cobirds] Few things still moving through/ Jeffco

[markchavez]

This morning while taking out the trash, I heard a Cordilleran Flycatcher and 
than saw the bird as it was calling away.  He then moved to the backyard as he 
chased the Mountain Chickadees and their young(nested in our box for the second 
straight year).  While watching the activity which included hummingbirds, it 
had the feel of  being in the foothills a few miles to our west instead of 
suburbia Lakewood!

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[cobirds] Father's Day in Jeffco

[markchavez]

I started the day looking at the Blue-winged Warbler(Welchester Tree Park) 
before my family woke up.  I never get tired of looking at this beauty!  Then I 
made a second attempt ( the first time the road was closed ) for the Acorn and 
Red-headed Woodpeckers(Sony Pass Rd near Cheesman Reservoir) with my wife and 
daughter. It didn't take long before both birds made an appearance on this very 
cloudy day.  The Red-headed Woodpeckers made it very clear that they have a low 
tolerance for the misplaced Acorn Woodpecker.  He would fly to the general area 
just to get chased of over and over again.  Photos of the birds can be seen 
below:
 
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014#!/i-bFPt53f
 
 

Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/

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[cobirds] Blue-winged Warbler---Welchester Tree Park/Jeffco

[markchavez]

Today, Ira Sanders and I went out and got great looks at the Blue-winged 
Warbler.  Also present were Western Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Western 
Wood-Pewee, and American Redstart.  Thanks to Stephanie Jones to alerting 
everyone to this great bird.  Photos of the bird can be seen below:

http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014#!/


   Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Crow Valley Campground--Weld

[markchavez]

To echo Glen Walbek, Crow Valley was special today.  It was one of the best 
days I can remember in this special area. The frustrating part was not being 
able to bird the other side of the park due to the high water flowing in this 
area. The highlight was seeing the female KENTUCKY WARBLER and birding with 
some great people!!  Photos of this bird can be seen below:

http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/


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[cobirds] RE:Whip-Poor-Will--Crow Valley Campground/Weld

[markchavez]

 I was at Crow Valley Campground with a few birders including Joe Roller.   We 
were alerted to a Common Poorwill on the west side of the campground on the 
other side of the fence.  The bird was perched on a small stick allowing great 
views.  After getting home, Joe Roller realized that the bird looked more like 
a Whip-poor-will than the assumed Common Poorwill.  The last photo(side view) 
was taken by Joe Roller show field marks supporting Whip-poor-will.   Here are 
the photos below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RECENT-ADDITIONS/i-wzfhRjS



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[cobirds] Hooded x Yellow Warbler ??--Roxborough

[markchavez]

 This morning,  I to look for the Hooded Warbler in Roxborough.  Thanks to Greg 
Pasquariello's great directions I was able to easily locate the bird.  Several 
time I noticed the lack of tolerence the bird had for a male Yellow Warbler.  
After taking a good look at the bird I think I understand why.  This bird has 
the hood of the Hooded and the breast streaking of the male Yellow Warbler.  
The undertail coverts are a mix of the two.  Does anyone know of documentation 
of this hybrid mix? Pictures of this bird can be seen below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014#!/


  Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] PRAIRIE WARBLER--Belmar Historic Park/Jeffco

[markchavez]

This morning around 11am, Phil Pratt and I had a PRAIRIE WARBLER moving around 
the small pond next to the gazebo.  During this time period, we also had a male 
Blackpoll Warbler, which vanished before our eyes.  The Prairie Warbler 
disappeared after the initial looks, only to be re-found 15 minutes later, and 
then it vanished into a pine.  Photos of the bird can be seen below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/i-S4xmBWq


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Re: [cobirds] Crow Valley CG (Weld) 5/12/14

[markchavez]

Yesterday, was a lot of fun at Crow Valley Campground. With all the water 
flowing( beware..the water is deeper.I walked around in soaked boots!) this 
place has been awesome.  In addition to all the great birds I had a PINE 
WARBLER and a juvenile Broad-winged Hawk (I think this is the same bird that's 
been hanging for a week).  It looks like the Blue-throated Warbler and Wood 
Thrush moved on.  Photos of yesterday's birds can be seen below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/



Mark Chavez
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- Original Message -
From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN 
To: COBIRDS 
Sent: Wed, 14 May 2014 01:11:12 - (UTC)
Subject: [cobirds] Crow Valley CG (Weld) 5/12/14








There were a lot of birders (and birds) at Crow Valley Campground but since I 
don't see any posts, here is my take on the proceedings.   I would encourage 
others who were out there to fill in the inevitable blanks in the following: 

Highlights:
Blackpoll Warbler (at least 3 males (2 along the creek at the eastern part of 
the south fenceline (i.e. due s of the easternmost bathroom) and 1 in the 
northwest corner near the Group Shelter)

Sora (heard north of the Mourning Dove Trail ne of the Group Shelter)
Northern Waterthrush (at least 8, others I think might have estimated even 
more!)
White-throated Sparrow (1 near the antique farm equipment)
Cassin's Kingbird (1 near the antique farm equipment)
Hermit Thrush (few)
Red-breasted Nuthatch (at least 1)
Gray Flycatcher (1 south of the Main Picnic Shelter just s of the fence in 
mustard)
Plumbeous Vireo (1)
Townsend's Warbler (1f)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2 males eating Siberian Elm seed along the west 
fenceline)
Ovenbird (at least 3)

MANY, MANY:
Swainson's Thrush (75+?)
Common Yellowthroat (20?)
Lincoln's Sparrow (30?)
Yellow-rumped Warbler (40?)
Green-tailed and Spotted Towhees
White-crowned Sparrow (all Gambel's that I saw, but I didn't glass several of 
them)
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (10+)
Gray Catbird (10+)

NADA, NADA:
Orioles
Tanagers
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Swamp Sparrow
Wood Thrush
Pewees
Herons
Broad-winged Hawk

Then there were the water birds that in modern times sound almost crazy to 
mention in the same sentence as CVCG:
White-faced Ibis (2)
Spotted Sandpiper (1)
Wilson's Phalarope (at least 4)
Northern Shoveler (several)
Blue-winged Teal (several)
Cinnamon Teal (1 male)
And I heard a report somebody saw a Virginia Rail walking down the middle of 
the creek!

Other birds reported by folks I talked to today:
GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH
Veery
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Black-and-white Warbler

Lastly, there was a Lazuli Bunting (molting m) seen at a feeder in Briggsdale)

Total of 61 species for CVCG/Briggsdale (that I saw, at least 65 by everybody 
as best I know, probably several more).  

That's an impressive number for one little place, and makes me wish all the 
more the USFS could see fit to buy some water rights and ensure at least a 
trickle is in that place most of the time.  Seems like it would do a lot more 
good there than down fracking holes. 

Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins

  










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[cobirds] Western Jeffco 6/12/2014

[markchavez]

  Today, like everyone else I exprienced an incredible sparrow/blackbird 
fallout.  I decided to bird a few locations on the west side of Jeffco. Here 
are a couple of highlights:

Bear Creek Lake Park:
100's of Sparrows(lark,vesper, brewer's, clay-colored, and chipping) and Lark 
Buntings
100+  Western and Mountain Bluebirds
2 Willets
1 White-throated Sparrow
4 Bullock's Orioles

Belmar Historic Park:
100's of Brewer's , Chipping, and Clay-colored Sparrows
1  Northern Waterthrush
5  Hermit Thrush
8  Orange-crowned warblers
10's Yellow-rumped Warblers
5  Green-tailed Towhee

Main Reservoir

100's Chipping Sparrows
10's Clay-colored, Lark, Brewers
60+  Yellow-rumped Warblers
1 Common Yellowthroat

Welchester Tree Park--pretty slow

NO Sparrows!!!
15+ Orange-crowned Warblers
2 Dusky/Hammonds Flycatchers


Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Crow Valley and Lower Latham 5/9

[markchavez]

 Yesterday, Daren O'Brien and I went to Crow Valley Camprground and made a 
quick stop at Lower Latham.  Crow Valley was still birdy with very little 
turnover or new arrivals. The birds of interest were Black-and-White Warbler, 
Ovenbird, Broad-winged Hawk and a nice looking Macgillvray's Warbler.  The rest 
of the migrants( Lincoln Sparrows, yellowthroats, yellow-rumps, gnatcatchers, 
house wrens, western kingbirds, etc) were in good numbers.  Only one 
vireo(Plumbeous), one Thrush(Swainson's) no tanagers, 2 orioles, and 0 
grosbeaks.
  The number of shorebirds at Lower Latham had a sharp drop since last Sunday. 
The best bird here was a low flyover from a Sandhill Crane!  While birding at 
Lower Latham a truck approached us while bird along RD 48.  We gave them a 
friendly way but didn't get one in return.  He approached my vehichle and 
looked like he was taking my license plate number and then drove away.  I just 
wanted everyone to be aware that the behavior continuesA few photos of the 
uncommon birds can be seen below:

http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014#!/


  Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Northern Parula --Wheat Ridge Greenbelt

[markchavez]

This morning the Northern Parula continued east of the bridge at Prospect Park 
and north of Clear Creek.  It was easy to locate as the bird sang non-stop in 
the cool morning air.  It eventually flew to the south side of Clear Creek into 
private property.  I was only able to find a large flock of Yellow-rumps and a 
couple of Blue-gray Gnatcatchers in a half hour.  Photos of the Northern Parula 
can be seen below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/



  Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler--Cherry Creek SP

[markchavez]

This morning , I was disappointed I couldn't chase after the Worm-eating 
Warbler because of a dental appointment.  I finally made it to the Smoky Hill 
Picnic Area with low expectations after hearing the bird was moving north last 
seen at the pond to the north.  When I arrived, several birders had seen the 
birds with great views a couple of minutes before my arrival.  Twenty minutes 
later I was enjoying this great bird around 115pm in a small deciduous tree.  
He then flew in a dense pine were he spent a good half hour before 
disappearing.  Photos of this bird can be seen below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/i-ThLqLGK



 Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Red Rocks/Jeffco 4/6/2014

[markchavez]

This morning, I went to Red Rocks and saw the Fox Sparrow(slate-colored) and 
Peregrine Falcon reported by Mike Henwood yesterday.  The Peregrine Falcons 
look like they're going to next again on Ship Rock.  I saw several groups of 
White-throated Swifts but struck out on the Golden-crowned Sparrow.  Photos of 
both the Fox Sparrow and Peregrine Falcon(very distant nesting behavior) can be 
seen at the gallery below:

http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/i-GnzVrp5 

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Re: [cobirds] Scaup pics, Jefferson County

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Thanks for sharing..Great comparison shots!



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- Original Message -
From: Tom Wilberding 
To: cobirds@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 05:15:24 - (UTC)
Subject: [cobirds] Scaup pics, Jefferson County



Hello

birders,





Went

to Wheat Ridge Greenbelt this sunny, cold afternoon to try to relocate Paula

Hansley’s possible flycatcher, but the wind was gale force, so that bird is

probably now in Kansas. I did hear a Virginia’s Rail next to the new boardwalk 
south

of Bass Lake, which is south of Tabor Lake. Like last spring there are

Double-crested Cormorants nesting on the island in Tabor Lake. On Prospect Lake

there were both Lesser and Greater Scaup—hope I labeled them right.




Here

are 8 pics: http://bit.ly/1f391kl
And

a map: http://goo.gl/maps/Mzhdc
April?

Come she will…




Tom

Wilberding
Boulder

County








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[cobirds] RE: AMERICAN WOODCOCK--EL PASO(Fountain Creek)

[markchavez]

 This afternoon, I got a call from Loch Kilpatrick regarding the American 
Woodcock at Fountain Creek.  I jumped in my vehicle in Green Mountain and 
arrived in an hour and a half.  I was rewarded with my first Colorado American 
Woodcock!!  Thanks to Cheryl Teuton for finding this great bird and getting the 
word out!  Photos of this bird can be seen in the gallery below:

http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2014/i-bWGSw6M



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[cobirds] Red Rocks/Jeffco

[markchavez]

This morning the Golden-crowned Sparrow showed along with about 8 Rosy Finches 
(4 Black and 4 Gray-crowned)          

Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Red Rocks/Jeffco

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Thanks for everybody's advice on removing the cat from the Red Rocks area.  I 
arrived this morning in the freezing temps and noticed Gwen Moore had placed 
seed in the area. While placing sunflower on the stone wall I heard a few Rosy 
Finches circling above. After waiting for at least an hour my fears were erased 
when the Golden-crowned Sparrow perched in the thicket and begin eating millet. 
Not long after 4 Black and 4 Gray-crowned Rosy Finches appeared.  When I first 
arrived I noticed very few birds at the feeders.  Most birds were perched in 
full sun trying to thaw out!!!  A few photos of the Rosy Finches and 
Golden-crowned can be seen below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013


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[cobirds] Black Rosy Finch--Red Rocks/Jeffco

[markchavez]

Today at 1145,  I brushed off the stone wall and laid sunflower along the top.  
Within 1/2 hour I had two Black Rosy Finches.  They ate for about 15 minutes 
before flying off with two others(not sure were these guys came from or which 
kind of Rosy-Finch).  In the hour I was there, I did not see the  
Golden-crowned Sparrow.  He may be there but it seemed like everything else was 
eating.  There was large numbers of juncos, including a White-winged, 6 Spotted 
Towhees, lots of Scrub Jays,adult White-crowned Sparrow, several Song Sparows, 
2 Magpies, and others.  The last few times I was there, I noticed a cat  
skulking in the brush behind the feeders.  I try to chase it off but it doesn't 
take long before it returns.  If the cat hasn't already, the chances are 
increasing that he may bring an end to the 4-year run of this Golden-crown. Any 
ideas on what we can do?  



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Re: [cobirds] Local bird pics

[markchavez]

Tom--Once again, you have great shots.  I always look forward to your 
slideshows.  I'm not sure this Prothonotary will survive this cold snap!!



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- Original Message -
From: Tom Wilberding 
To: cobirds@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sun, 01 Dec 2013 23:46:38 - (UTC)
Subject: [cobirds] Local bird pics



Hello

birders,




Here

are a few photos from yesterday and today, including




--Prothonotary

Warbler, thanks to Art Hudak. (Red bill from berries, not lipstick)




--Long-tailed

Duck, Union Reservoir, thanks to Bill Kaempfer.




--Lesser

Yellowlegs, Walden Ponds.




http://bit.ly/1cIvYWa




Best,
Tom

Wilberding
Boulder,

CO








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[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler--Arapahoe County

[markchavez]

 This morning, after a wait in the cold conditions the Prothonotary Warbler 
finally made an appearance.  A little bit later I heard the calling bird and 
finally located him choking down a large spider near the small stream.  Thanks 
to Art Hudak for locating this very late warbler!  Photos of this cold warbler 
can be seen below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013/i-GXsg4qC;http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013/i-GXsg4qC
 

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[cobirds] Red Rocks(Jeffco)-update

[markchavez]

This afternoon, I went up to Red Rocks and spread millet under the feeders 
after the cold night with light snow.  As soon as I spread out the seed the 
birds came out immediately.  The Golden-crowned Sparrow showed along with a 
Tree Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, several Song Sparrows, lots of Juncos(no 
white-winged yet), Spotted Towhees, and the other more common Red Rock's birds. 
 Hopefully a prolonged cold snap will bring Rosy-Finches this year!


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[cobirds] Boulder Warblers

[markchavez]

There were a lot of birders enjoying the show at Center Green Drive in Boulder 
today in the sun and wind.  The Pine and Northern Parula ate non-stop in the 
aphid tree while the Bay-breasted would take breaks for an hour and disappear. 
It's surprising that warblers are the only birds taking advantage of this food 
supply.  Looking at my photos I noticed this Pine Warbler has a huge beak.  
Photos of the warblers from today can be seen below:

http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013

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Re: [cobirds] more Bay-breasted Warbler pics

[markchavez]

you nailed it!!



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- Original Message -
From: Glenn and Laurie 
To: Cobirds 
Sent: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 19:34:03 - (UTC)
Subject: [cobirds] more Bay-breasted Warbler pics
















http://www.pbase.com/gwalbek/2013_birds


 


Glenn Walbek


Castle Rock, CO








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Re: [cobirds] Bay-breasted pic

[markchavez]

What a shot!



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- Original Message -
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Sent: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:52:50 - (UTC)
Subject: [cobirds] Bay-breasted pic


Thanks to Alan Contreras!
One photo: http://bit.ly/16MX1iH


Tom Wilberding
Boulder, CO








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[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks---Lakewood-Green Mtn/Jeffco

[markchavez]

 This morning, we had six Evening Grosbeaks that were eating Washington 
Hawthorne berries in the backyard.  They seemed to totally ignore  the platform 
feeder loaded with sunflower seed a few feet away.  We also had a Townsend's 
Solitaire feasting on the ripe berries.  Unfortunately, it won't be long before 
the House Finches, Robins, and squirrels strip the tree of these bird friendly 
berries!  Also, we have 4 Western Scrub Jays battling our Blue Jays for the 
morning peanuts.  We usually have lots of Blue Jays and only one Scrub Jay that 
sporadically visits the yard.  This year no nuthatches, siskens , and very few 
goldfinches.  We do have our breeding pair of Mountain Chickadees..



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[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow--Red Rocks/Jeffco

[markchavez]

Today, as I pulled into the Red Rocks Trading Post I saw the post by Christian 
Nunes that the Teller Farm's Golden-crowned Sparrow returned.  The feeders and 
the ground were void of seed.  I threw down some millet and waited for the 
birds to show up.  The first bird out of the thicket was the dapper 
Golden-crowned Sparrow!!  This is the fourth year this bird has wintered at Red 
Rocks.  He first showed up as an immature in the winter of 2009. I watched the 
area for 45 minutes and had Scrub Jays(10), White-crowned Sparrow(1), Song 
Sparrows(3) Juncos(10), Spotted Towhees(3), Pine Sisken(1), and the other 
typical Red Rocks birds.  This is the time of the year when the Red Rocks 
feeders can get interesting!  Photos of this bird can be seen at the gallery 
below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013/i-kLjMQF3
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[cobirds] RE: Red Phalarope

[markchavez]

This morning,  Daren Obrien did not see the Red Phalarope.  After Joe Roller's 
report, I decided to enjoy the beautiful  afternoon and join him for a second 
attempt.  We got great views of the Red Phalarope on the east and west side.  
We also enjoyed the stunning White-faced Ibis.  While watching the phalarope a 
Prairie Falcon made a swoop toward the west pond.  The phalarope froze and 
hunkered close to the water for a few minutes until danger passed.  I'm not 
sure how long this lone phalarope can escape this falcon:-(  Photos of the Red 
Phalarope and White-faced Ibis can be seen in the gallery below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013/i-J6QG7CH




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[cobirds] Chatfield SP--Pomarine Jaeger

[markchavez]

Today, Darren O'Brien and I had great looks at the Pomarine Jaeger as he 
harassed gulls at Chatfield S.P.  The only other thing of interest we saw was a 
Common Loon.  Photos of this great bird can be seen in the rare to uncommon 
gallery below:


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Re: [cobirds] Red-necked Grebe - Chatfield SP - Douglas County

[markchavez]

Mike,

Are you down there for good??  If so, Jeffco is really going to miss you.  Who 
is going to maintain the Red Rocks feeders??


   Mark Chavez
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http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/- Original Message -  From: mike 
hawk...@aol.com  To: cobirds@googlegroups.com  Cc: michael k 
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Subject: [cobirds] Red-necked Grebe - Chatfield SP - Douglas County  Cobirders: 
 Sorry for the late post,  but as I reviewed the posts of birds seen at 
Chatfield on Sat., Oct. 19, I didn't see a Red-necked Grebe.  Michael Kiessig 
and I birded the Handicapped Fisherman's pier and the Marina area Saturday 
morning and in addition to the Pomarine Jaeger, Common Loons, and young 
Sabine's Gull, we observed a Red-necked Grebe and a Bonaparte's Gull.   Mike 
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[cobirds] Late Hummingbird--Lakewood/Jeffco

[markchavez]

Our backyard in Green Mtn was very active this afternoon before the front moved 
in.  We had a very late Townsend's Warbler and a couple of Ruby-crowned 
Kinglets.  The biggest surprise was a late hummingbird that has visited the 
hummingbird feeders a couple of times.  The initial identification is that of a 
Black-chinned Hummingbird.  This is the latest date for a hummingbird in our 
backyard.  We had a Anna's Hummingbird visit the 14-16th of October back in 
2011.  I always leave our hummingbird feeders as late as possible wishing for a 
rarity or assisting a late hummingbird on his journey south.


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RE: [cobirds] Lewis's Woodpecker Lakewood Jefferson County

[markchavez]

Does he mind visitors w/o an invite? I don't what to bother or offend anyone. 


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From: W. Robert Shade III wrsha...@gmail.com 
Date: 10/14/2013  3:29 PM  (GMT-07:00) 
To: CoBirds Rare Bird Alert cobirds@googlegroups.com 
Cc: Walt Knudsen w...@ecentral.com 
Subject: [cobirds] Lewis's Woodpecker Lakewood Jefferson County 
 
My neighbors, Walt and Linda Knudsen, have had a Lewis's Woodpecker in the open 
space behind their house the last two days. I does flycatching from a tall dead 
tree and visits other dead trees in the vicinity. This bird's plumage is a 
little ragged, perhaps a year bird undergoing first molt. I would like to claim 
it as a yard bird but cannot so far. Neither of us has seen this species before 
in this area. 

The address is 413 S. Divinney Street, Lakewood. This is in the Green Mountain 
area at the upper end of W. Dakota Avenue. Just go to the fence in the backyard 
and wait if the bird is not in the dead tree directly behind their house. Fair 
photo opportunity, best in morning light. 

Bob Shade, Lakewood 
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[cobirds] RE: Lewis's Woodpecker Lakewood Jefferson County

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This afternoon around 5pm I was able to see Lewis's Woodpecker from Walt and 
Linda Knudsen's backyard.  I got great looks while the bird perched in a dead 
tree in the flurries directly behind their property.  This was the first time 
I've seen a Lewis's Woodpecker in Jeffco.  On the way out I was able to thank 
Walt for allowing birders to his backyard.  Thank you Bob Shade for getting the 
word out!



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[cobirds] Jeffco after the Cold Snap

[markchavez]

Early this am(7am) while replacing the hummingbird solution, I noticed a female 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak trying to chisel sunflower seeds from the ice.  I went 
down to the yard and put in fresh sunflowers in the feeder.  The bird didn't 
flush until I was actually pouring the seeds   He flew a few feet to the 
nearest bush but never returned.  About an hour later, I noticed a warbler 
fliting in a small pine.  My initial thought was that I had a orange-crowned 
warbler.  Once I got my binoculars on the bird I noticed the clean white 
undertail coverts.  It turned out to be a Tennessee Warbler!  The yard was very 
active including Chipping Sparrows, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Black-chinned 
Hummingbird, a possible female/imm Ruby-throated Hummingbird(photos have been 
sent to hummingbird expert in Arkansas when bird showed up on 10/3), lots of 
Lesser Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Junco(Pink-sided), Mountain Chickadees, Western 
Scrub Jay, and the rest of the normal backyard birds.  I'm wondering if others 
found the yard or other areas of the Front Range very birdy after the cold snap 
last night.  Unfortunately, I had to go to work shortly after seeing the 
Tennessee:-(


 Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Jeffco Birding

[markchavez]

 With the rain stopping, I decided to hit some local Jeffco Parks.  Here are 
the highlights:

MAIN RESERVIOR

Prothonotary Warbler
Wilson's Warblers--many
Townsend's Warbler--1

BELMAR HISTORIC PARK

Wilson's Warbler--15
Orange-crowned Warbler--5
Townsend's Warbler--1
Cassin's Vireo--1
Lark Sparrow--2

WELCHESTER TREE PARK

Western Tanager--1
Gray Catbird--2
Hammond's Flycatcher(bright molted)--1
Empid Flycatcher(unidentified)--1
Red-eyed Vireo--1
Cassin's Vireo--1
Wilson's Warbler--20
MacGillivray's Warbler--1
Orange-crowned Warbler--3

Photos of the Prothonotary near the water's edge, Cassin's Vireo, and Red-eyed 
Vireo in the gallery below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013





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[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler Main Reservoir/Jeffco

[markchavez]

The Prothonotary Warbler is still present at Main Reservoir in Lakewood.  Many 
Wilson's and a Townsend's Warbler.


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[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler---Jeffco

[markchavez]

Today, I received a call from Joe Roller saying that Doug Kibbe and Mackenzie ? 
(terrible with names) had a Prothonotary Warbler at Main Reservoir (NW corner 
of Jewell and Kipling). Within 10 minutes, they got me on the bird.  The 
gorgeous warbler was hanging with a flock of Bushtits, Chickadees, and Wilson's 
Warblers.  Also in the flock was a Western Wood Pewee and a Townsend's Warbler. 
 I then went to Belmar and got soaked in the rain, but was able to find 3 
Townsend Warblers and a Cassin's Vireo on the west end of the park.  Thanks to 
Mackenzie and Doug on finding this great bird!!  Photos of the Prothonotary 
Warbler can be found in the rare to uncommon galley below:

http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013;http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013


Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Mountain Chickadees(nesting)---Lakewood/Jeffco

[markchavez]

 I call this time of the year June Gloom.  Migration is over and the 
hummingbirds(Rufous and Calliope) have yet to start their southern migration.  
This year,  I've had the fortune of enjoying Mountain Chickadees nesting in our 
front yard in SW Lakewood. These guys have driven out both our Black-capped 
Chickadees and House Wrens.   Does anyone out there have any information on how 
uncommon this nesting location is?  The Bob  Bob book has a record from 
Boulder in the 70's and one from Wheat Ridge in 1982.  Thanks for any 
information you can provide of these Chickadees nesting east of the foothills!  
 





  Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Belmar Historic Park--Jeffco

[markchavez]

Today, I birded Belmar on this gorgeous morning.  Migrants this morning 
included:

Western Tanager
Yelow-rumped Warblers--lots(mostly female)
Virginia Warbler
Yellow Warbler--3
Orange-crowned Warbler
Cassin's Vireo
Common Poorwill(rare for this park)



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[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeaks--Wheat Ridge Greenbelt(Jeffco)

[markchavez]

Daren Obrien and I spent an hour at the birdy Wheat Ridge Greenbelt.  A pair of 
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks joined many of the more common migrants. Photos of the 
Grosbeaks and the Belmar Cassin's Vireo can be seen in the rare to uncommon 
gallery below.



Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Crow Valley and Norma's Grove / Weld County

[markchavez]

 Thinking that things couldn't be any slower than Barr Lake(mentioned in 
earlier post by Loch Kilpatrick ), I headed to Crow Valley Campground.  The 
only birds of interest were a Common Poorwill,  Golden-crowned Kinglet, Orchard 
Orioles, one Hermit Thrush, a few Swainson's Thrush and a Dusky Flycatcher.  
All the birds reported yesterday were long gone!!   The poor representation of 
warblers included a couple of Yellows, a few Yellow-rumps, and one 
Orange-crowned.  No Vireos..  No Tanagers...No Grosbeaks!  I can't remember 
this place being so slow in mid-May.
 My next stop was a more normal looking Norma's Grove.  This small oasis held a 
Northern Waterthrush and a beautiful Veery.  Photos of the Northern Waterthrush 
can be seen in the rare and uncommon gallery below:


Mark Chavez
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[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler--Main Reservoir/ Jeffco

[markchavez]

This morning, I went over to Main Reservoir and ran into Vince Friedman who had 
just seen a Blackpoll Warbler.  Within 15 minutes I was able to locate this 
bird who was being harrased by the many Yellow-rumped Warblers.  A few Western 
Tanagers, Orange-crowned, and a Savannah Sparrow summed up the migrants.  
Photos of this bird can be seen in the rare to uncommon gallery below: 



Mark Chavez
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