[cobirds] Four Scoters at DeWeese Res., Custer Co.
Today I found four juvenile type scoters at DeWeese Reservoir. I watched them for a while and three of them eventually showed white wing patches when they preened. The third was very similar to the other three but never showed a white patch. It didn't look much like a Surf Scoter either. Conclusion is three White-winged and one unknown Scoter. There were also five Snow Geese on the lake Not a common occurrence here. No ice on the water yet. Scant snow cover on the Sangre De Cristos. Winter is off to a slow start here. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/54f904.c75cf61.473bc0db%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sabine Gull, DeWeese Res., Custer Co
The Sabine Gull continues at DeWeese Reservoir. It was there as late as 4:00 PM. I also saw a small white egret. It was on the far shore, but too far to ID as to species There was a juv. Chestnut-sided Warbler in a small grove of cottonwoods on the shore next to the dam. Rich Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/185365.62a1899f.46e22d77%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hawks Galore in Wetmore (Custer)
This morning in the fields north of Wetmore I counted over 100 buteos in an area of maybe 50 acres. Most were perched on fence posts, a few were on the ground. None were flying. They were mixed buteo species. I identified Red-tailed, Swainson's and a Harrier. It was private property and most were too far away to identify as species, however, they appeared to be mostly buteos. I don't remember ever seeing anything like this before It was almost surreal. Why would so many hawks converge on one area in late July? Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/154697.77ba384a.46aecff5%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Unusual Gr. Horned Owl nest site: w/pics
This morning I spotted a Great Horned Owl nesting under the overhanging ledge of a shear cliff about 200 ft above the ground. It was on the a butte across the river from Pathfinder Park in Fremont Co. I assume it was occupying an abandoned nest left by the ravens that once nested at this site. GHOW on nest Butte The picture above shows the cliff where the nest is located. The overhanging ledge is the shadowed area just below the top of butte. The butte is on prison property but can be viewed from Pathfinder Park. A scope is required. (This is my first attempt to add pics to a cobirds post.) Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1039e1.1398631.440bc7eb%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, Valco Pond, Freemont Co.
Late this afternoon there was a non-breeding Long-tailed Duck swimming on the open water at the east Valco Pond in Canon City. Standing on the ice were twenty-one Gr. White-fronted Geese. Dozens of Common Goldeneyes were on the water and hundreds of geese were standing on the ice. Earlier this afternoon at Rouse park I found a Hermit Thrush and a White-winged Dove in the pines around the east parking lot. A few Yellow-rumps were in the pine trees. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7a8c33.3f8b0b16.43d01fb2%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] TWO Caspian Terns, Fremont Co.
This morning while I was birding at Brush Hollow Res., two Caspian Terns showed up and proceeded to fly up and down the lake. Occasionally diving for food. After about a half hour of continuously flying around they disappeared. Also at Brush Hollow were over one hundred Western Grebes, an Eared Grebe and an imm. Bald Eagle. Yellow-rumped Warblers were in the trees along the shore. I drove to the Blue Heron Ponds to check for the terns but no luck there. Later I found a Cattle Egret in a flooded field along CR 119 east of Florence. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/a9669.19c9f6cd.4265611f%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Swans at Holcim Wetlands, Fremont
This morning there was a Tundra Swan and a Trumpeter Swan at the Holcim Wetlands, on Rte 120 south of Penrose. The two stayed close together and were rarely more than a few yards apart. This enabled comparing the head shapes in a single scope view (and in a single camera frame.) The Tundra had a large yellow lore spot. They were also here Sunday afternoon but the weather was windy, snowy and getting dark. I returned this morning in bright sunshine to get a better view and some good photos. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9dfb3.2749eaf7.42153535%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Eastern Fremont Co.
This morning I was walking along CR 120 south of Penrose when a flock of four or five dozen Rosy-Finches landed on the limestone bluff next to the road. All of the ones I could identify were Gray-crowned Rosy-finches. Later on at home, looking over some group photos of the flock, I only found Gray-crowns. The flock stayed along the road for about 20 mins., then took off south toward the river. My location was on CR 120 about two miles west of the Pueblo Co. line, just west of the bridge over Ranger Creek. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/178bb.154b5032.41e885aa%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Birding Huerfano and Las Animas Counties on 10th 11th
Dec. 10, Huerfano County 1. Lake Maria: Lake Maria often has Swans this time of the year. On the 10th there was one, however, it was too far away to name the species. 2 Lathrop State Park: Beautiful, sunny day with no wind - a rarity. On Lake Martin: Barrow's Goldeneye - 1 male Long-tailed Duck - 1 male basic Red-necked Grebe - 1 basic Dec. 11, Las Animas County 1. Lake Trinidad State Park: No boats, no hunters! Seen here: Pacific Loon - 1 basic Red-necked Grebe - 1 basic White-winged Scoter - 1 adult male - beautiful Eastern Bluebird - 2 Merlin - 1 All these locations were ice free. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3a86d.49209646.41bcec03%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker, Fremont Co.
This morning I found a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker at the Florence River Park. It was in the area of the picnic shelters that are close to the park entrance. This is almost certainly the same juv. RHWO that I saw near these picnic shelters on October 28. Also at the park were two Eastern Bluebirds, five Cedar Waxwings, five Evening Grosbeaks and two Northern Shrikers. Penrose CBCer's take note. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/158ee.16e231a7.41b225d2%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Huerfano and Las Animas Cos. Birding
This morning I visited Lake Trinidad SP (Las Animas) and was amazed by the variety of ducks, loons, grebes, etc on the water. The highlights were: Common Loon - 2 Red-throated Loon - 1 Red-necked Grebe - 2 Surf Scoter - 1 White-winged Scoter - 1 Long-tailed Duck - 1 This is the best birding that I've ever experienced at this location by miles. Hunters were present. Yesterday I stopped at Lathrop SP (Huerfano) which was teeming with hundreds of gulls and ducks. The highlights here: Barrow's Goldeneye - 1 out of 100+ Common Goldeneyes. Red-necked Grebe - 2 Long-tailed Duck - 1 Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3d891.132bd774.41a2a828%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Surf Scoter at Valco Ponds, Fremont Co.
This morning there was a Juv. (or maybe Fem.) Surf Scoter at the Valco Pond west of Mackenzie Ave in Canon City. It was with the numerous ducks, geese, etc. that have been here since the cold snap. Around noon, a huge flock of hundreds of geese descended en masse on the east Valco Pond. In this flock were four Snow Geese and twelve White-fronted Geese. The rest were Cackling/Canada mix. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/175bd.5efd1016.419bc7d5%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] CANADA WARBLER, Canon City Riverwalk, FreCo
This morning I found a male Canada Warbler on the eastern section of the Riverwalk. It was moving around in the vines and lower branches of the large cottonwoods along the trail about 200 yds. west of the old MacKenzie Ave parking area. (The old parking area is about a 1/4 mile walk from the present parking area at MacKenzie Ave.) Numerous Wilson Warblers and Western Tanagers were also seen along the trail. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/cd2b7.406003fd.4133a35b%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, Fremont Co.
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that I saw July 8 along Rte 67 in Fremont Co. was present at the same location this morning. This is 0.75 miles (as measured) north of the Custer Co. line. Or south of the driveway with the FOR SALE sign. This morning it was conspicuously perched on a power line along the highway. When I returned 3 hrs later it was perched in a dead tree. Unfortunately pulloffs are scarce along this section of the highway. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d0fa6.3f914aab.40f46b6c%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Fremont Co.
This morning as I was driving to Wetmore on Rte 67, I saw a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher flying alongside the highway. It was seen 0.75 miles north of the Custer County line. I pulled off into a driveway and was able to get a scope view of it perched on the fence along the highway. It didn't stay around long. On the way back from Wetmore I tried to refind it but had no luck. Rich Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3e5c9.2fbb51fb.40edd8fd%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Least Bittern, Holcim Wetlands, FreCo
This morning at Holcim I had a single look at a Least Bittern as it flew by me along the south shore of the marsh. Later I heard a LEBI cooing a few times. Same one I suppose. Bad news at the wetlands! The flooded Arkansas River has eroded away a large piece of its bank at the northeast corner and is within a few feet of breaking into the marsh. If this happens the containment of the marsh will be lost and it will probably drain out when the river level subsides. I hope I'm wrong. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2247f.3761c39a.40c8d834%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Possible Laughing Gull, Custer Co.
Yesterday and today I watched and photographed a black headed gull at DeWeese Reservoir which I am about 90% certain was a breeding plumage Laughing Gull. I was 100% certain until I read K. Kaufman's caution that some first summer Franklin's Gulls can resemble an adult Laughing Gull. The wing pattern of my gull was typical for a Laughing Gull. The upper wing had a gray mantle with white trailing edge and all black tips on the primaries. The under wing was white with black on the primaries. The head was solid black; no indication of being a partial hood. The bill and head shape look close to the Laughing Gulls pictured in various field guides. I have good photos both profile and flying if someone would like to look at them and offer an opinion. The photos aren't posted anywhere; I would have to e-mail them. A pleasant surprise on the return home was the many dozens Lark Buntings in the fields north of Wetmore. I haven't seen them here in these numbers for several years. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/85866.69c7e590.40b1700e%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Canon City, FreCo
This morning there was a male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at Rouse Park in Canon City. It was in the pines next to the Dewey St. parking lot on the west side of the park. Also this morning, there were thirteen Gr. White-fronted Geese in a field west of Willow St and south of Elm St. in the midst of dozens of Canada/Cackling Geese. When I revisited here a couple of hours later, they all were gone. This group of GWFGs moves around Canon City and were recently seen at Valco ponds and the Tunnel Dr. Reservoir. Rich Miller, Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/91ed5.6d897f6f.3fda96f3%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Swans and other goodies, Huerfano Co.
I spent a windy day birding the lakes near Walsenburg in Huerfano CO. At Lake Maria (five miles east of Walsenburg on SR10) there were fifteen swans. Three of them were close enough to identify as Trumpeter Swans. The other twelve were too far away. With the distant swans was a single American White Pelican. A big surprise was a flock of 88 Sandhill Cranes at the south end of the lake. At Lake Martin in Lathrop SP, there were two Common Loons and a Red-necked Grebe. I counted 335 Common Goldeneyes on Lake Martin among which I found a single male Barrow's Goldeneye. Horseshoe Lake at Lathrop had numerous hunters and frequent gunfire. I stayed away. The three lakes above are still ice free. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d1629.147556e8.3fcac8c5%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] N. Parula at Lathrop SP, Huerfano
This afternoon I found a Northern Parula at Lathrop State Park. It was moving thru small trees beside the road between Lake Martin and Horseshoe Lake - next to the Duck Pond. On Lake Martin were three Common Loons and a Red-necked Grebe. I think these were reported previously. There were approx. 230 Common Goldeneyes on the two lakes. Among them I was able to spot two Barrow's Goldeneyes. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/b22a7.3cc137d2.3fbed032%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Little Gull, Jaeger at Lake Pueblo
This afternoon there was a juvenile Little Gull on the lake at West Fisherman's Point. I watched it for about an hour. It mostly stayed west of the point out near the island. It occasionally flew but not far. At one point it was next to two juv. Sabine Gulls; it was noticeably smaller. The markings on the LIGU were interesting. It had black dots on the sides of the head, a black Mohawk stripe on the crown and partial dark collar around the lower neck. Earlier at this location, there was a Jaeger on the lake. It only flew one time when it harassed couple of gulls. The plumage was uniformly dark brown. I have no idea as to the species. I also saw three juv. Sabine Gulls on the lake. There were three white terns flying around the bay north of the point. Too far to ID. Rich Miller Canon City, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/dde90.2ad8b4cb.3f80bd92%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Tricolored Heron, Holcim Wetlands
This morning there was an adult Tricolored Heron standing on the west shore at Holcim Wetlands. I assume it was the same one that was here last week. There were also two Green Herons here. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8084e.60a44f7b.3f00bb56%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] N. Parula at Riverwalk in Canon City, FreCo
Sunday morning there was a singing Northern Parula at the riverwalk parking lot at the end of Sell Ave. This morning I found it again at the same location, zz-uping away. Both times it was in the dense cluster of small trees at the west end of the parking lot. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2811a.75b495fd.3ee89921%40aol.com?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Swans in Canon City, Fremont Co.
This afternoon there were seven (plus one) swans a-swimming in the east Valco Pond on MacKenzie Ave. I believe they all were Tundra Swans. Most but not all had the yellow lore spot. A second opinion on these would be welcomed (if they stick around.) Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Common Redpoll, Fremont Co.
Early this morning a single Common Redpoll showed up at my backyard feeder in Canon City, among the usual sparrows, goldfinches and doves. It stayed long enough to have its picture taken and then flew off. I haven't seen it since. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Canon City Hackberry Bird Activity
This weekend the hackberry trees at the Riverwalk and Veteran's Park came alive with migrants. There were numerous Yellow-rumped Warblers, Townsend Warblers and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. Also several Orange-crowned Warblers, one Black and White Warbler and one Magnolia Warbler were seen. At Veteran's Park, many Robins and Cedar Waxwings were dining on the hackberry crop. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Sparrows at Holcim Wetlands, FreCo
Today there were hundreds of sparrows, mostly White-crowned and Song, in the brushy areas around the Holcim Wetlands. Highlights were a White-throated Sparrow and a brilliantly rusty, eastern-type Fox Sparrow. It came as no surprise when a flock of 137 Sandhill Cranes were seen flying westward over the wetlands. The water level in the wetlands was reduced by 2 to 3 ft.after the flash flood on Hardscrabble Creek this summer. It completely washed out the beaver dam that was holding a high water level in the marsh. As of today I haven't see any sign that the beavers are rebuilding the dam. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Least Bittern, HolcimWet Lands, FreCo
This morning while walking the south shore of the marsh, I flushed a Least Bittern from the cattails along the shore. It flew to the center of the marsh and disappeared. This is the first time I've seen a Least Bittern here this year. It was at the same location where the LEBIs were seen last summer. I found 35 species at Holcim today including two Says Phoebes, two Black Phoebes and three Eastern Phoebes. The Holcim Wetlands is south of Penrose on SR 120, about 1 mile west of the Holcim cement plant. Parking and trails provided. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Grace's Warbler at Pueblo Mountain Park
I went to Pueblo Mountain Park to see the Acorn Woodpeckers and immediately found one at the location described in the CO Rare Bird Alert. I also saw one at a similarly pock-marked dead ponderosa next to the creek just west of the horseshoe building. While hiking around the park I found a singing male Grace's Warbler. It was in large ponderosas near the water treatment building at the south boundary of the park. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] DeWeese Res. SWA, Custer Co.
I spent most of the day birding around the DeWeese Reservoir SWA. Fifty-nine species were seen. Highlights were: 1 fm - Summer Tanager (next to dam) 1 alt - Common Loon 1 - American Bittern (stalking the shore of the willow island) 1 - Black-necked Stilt 1 - Sora Dozens - Wilson Phalaropes The area below the dam sometimes produces good warblers during migration but not today. There were two Orange-crowns here and that was it. The pine woods had a few Yellow-rumps. The shallow end of the reservoir had lots of ducks and geese plus ibises, avocets, willets, pelicans and more. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] White-wing Scoter, Lake Pueblo SWA
This afternoon I saw the previously reported fem/imm White-winged Scoter at the Lake Pueblo SWA. It was right at the western ice limit. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Pueblo Gulls
This morning there was an adult Mew Gull at Minnequa Lake in Pueblo. It was with several hundred gulls clustered together on the ice at the center of the lake. Minnequa Lake is in south Pueblo near Saint Mary-Corwin Hospital. This afternoon I saw two very large, all-white gulls on the tires at the South Shore Marina at Lake Pueblo. They were all white from head to tail and wingtip to wingtip - no dark patches. The bills were pale with dark tips. I believe they were imm. Glaucous Gulls. There was also a Lesser Black-backed Gull on the tires. There were hundreds, maybe thousands, of Goldeneyes near the dam on Lake Pueblo. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Summer Tanager, Canon City
Today was my best day yet this fall for migrant songbirds in Canon City. This morning I found an all red, male Summer Tanager along the Arkansas Riverwalk. It was about 150 yds. west of the MacKensie Ave parking lot. Other migrants seen today on the Riverwalk were a Northern Waterthrush, an American Redstart, a MacGillivrays Warbler and twelve Wilsons Warblers. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Least Bittern, Fremont Co.
This morning the Least Bittern at the Holcim Wetlands was much more active than usual. It flew across the area of open water on the south shore of the marsh 7 or 8 times in the space of an hour. I was able to get a few blurry photos of it in flight. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Least Bittern, Holcim Marsh
Late this morning I flushed the Least Bittern as I was walking along the south shore of the marsh. It disappeared into the tall cattails near the center of the marsh. After an hour's wait it hadn't reappeared. My viewing time of the bittern in the three trips to Holcim is about 14 seconds total. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Least Bittern, Holcim Wetlands, FreCo
Yesterday morning while I was walking around the cattail marsh at the Holcim Wetlands, a Least Bittern flushed up from the shoreline and flew off into the tall cattails. I went back to the car and got my camera, but never got another look at it. I returned this morning hoping for a picture but again the LEBI flushed up unexpectedly and disappeared into the cattails. It didn't reappear. Other birds seen today were a Black Phoebe in the marsh and a Gr. Roadrunner along CR 120 near the Beaver Cr. bridge. The Holcim Wetlands is south of Penrose on SR 120, about 1 mile west of the Holcim cement plant. Parking and trails provided. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] WORM-EATING WARBLER, Salida, Chaffee Co.
While birding this morning in the Salida area, I found a WORM-EATING WARBLER at the Frantz Lake SWA. It was in the underbrush up on the hillside just south of the SWA parking lot. I went back to my car to get my camera. It took over an hour to refind the WEWA, and then it flew off before it could get a picture. I refound it about 5:00 PM but still could not get an unobstructed picture. The three times I saw it, it was located near the point where the Fisherman's Trail starts up the hillside. While I was searching for the WEWA, I also saw a female Black-and-white Warbler and a male Hooded Warbler in the same area. Other warblers seen today in the Salida area were: Magnolia Warbler - 1 fm seen on CR 105 in the big willows behind the red fence American Redstart - 3 fm/imm, two at Frantz Lake and one at Sands Lake MacGillivray Warbler - 4 Orange-crowned Warbler - 1 Common Yellowthroat -2 Yellow-rumped Warbler - still a few around Yellow Warbler - plentiful at all locations Wilson Warbler - plentiful at all locations A good day for warblers. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Birding at DeWeese Res., Custer Co.
I spent most of the day birding at DeWeese Reservoir. A total of 67 species were seen in this area. Highlights were: Chestnut-sided Warbler1 fem Magnolia Warbler1 male Northern Parula1 male Black and White Warbler1 male Hooded Warbers2 fem. (one had a black nape, one had no black on the head) Sandhill Cranes2 Sora1 Ash-throated Flycatcher1 Eastern Kingbird2 Am. White Pelicans41 Yellow-headed Blackbirds5 White-faced Ibis28 The warblers were seen in the willow thicket below the dam. How these six eastern warblers all ended up at this small (less than one acre) willow thicket today is a mystery to me! DeWeese Res. sits at 7800 ft. elevation in a valley between two mountain ranges. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Yellow-throated Vireo, Canon City, Fremont
This morning I found a Yellow-throated Vireo in cottonwoods along the eastern section of the Canon City riverwalk, a.k.a. the Brookside Jct Trail. It was about 200 yds west of the 3/4 mile trail marker, where the river makes a sharp bend. As best as I could tell with my limited hearing, it was not singing. Also seen here this morning was a very dingy looking White-throated Sparrow (1st winter?) and a Peregrine Falcon which took an unsuccessful power dive at a couple of startled teals on the river. The warbler selection was limited to numerous Yellow-rumps. All three Phoebe species were present this AM. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Hooded Warbler, DeWeese Res., Custer Co.
This morning I found a male Hooded Warbler in the willows along Grape Creek just below the DeWeese Res. dam. There were also a few Wilson Warblers and many Yellow-rumps in the willow thicket here. The reservoir is full and overflowing at the spillway. With almost no exposed shoreline, there were only a few dozen shorebirds. Five Marbled Godwits, six Wilson Phalaropes, Least Sandpipers, Spotted Sandpipers and a Greater Yellowlegs. There were a couple hundred ducks and coots at the shallow end but nothing unusual. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Pine Warbler, Canon City
This afternoon I refound the Pine Warbler that has been at the Arkansas Riverwalk in Canon City for about a week now. As before it was near the 1/2 mile marker on the Bluff Trail. It was in the small trees about 100 yds north of the trail marker. There was also a female Williamsons Sapsucker in these trees. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Pine Warbler, Canon City
I found a Pine Warbler this morning while doing a GBBC along the Arkansas Riverwalk in Canon City. It was just west of the 1/2 mile marker on the Bluff Trail, in with a bunch of juncos and chickadees next to the trail. It's likely the same one found near here by the DFO last Thursday. It could be chaseable, at least for awhile. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker in Custer Co.
This morning I saw a juv. Red-headed Woodpecker in Wetmore, Custer Co. It was in the cottonwoods along Hardscrabble Creek across from the Wetmore Community Center. No doubt it was the same one I saw at this location one month ago. In addition to being out of range and out of season, it appears to be spending the winter in this small town at the foot of the Wet Mountains. Very strange. Andrews Righter report that one was recorded in Pueblo Co. near Wetmore on Jan. 1972. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker in Custer Co.
This morning I found a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker in Wetmore, Custer Co. It was in a large, dead cottonwood along Hardscrabble Cr. across from the Wetmore Community Center. The brown head showed some traces of red. I got a few pictures before it flew. North of Wetmore there were four Eastern Bluebirds along CR 298. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake with yellow legs!!
There was a juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake today at Lathrop SP in Huerfano Co.(See Note) It was with dozens of gulls, mostly Ring-billed, on Martin Lake. When it landed on the ice, I was able check out the legs which were very small as expected. Instead of being black or even dark, however, the leg color was light yellow. Is this a problem? All other features were consistant with a juv. BLKI. Other birds at Lathrop were: Barrows Goldeneyes, 1 male, 1 female Bald Eagle, 1 adult, 1 imm Bonaparte Gull 1 Lake Martin and Horseshoe Lake are about 20 to 30% frozen. Rich Miller Canon City Note: There was a Black-legged Kittiwake reported here on Nov. 28. by Polly Wren Neldner. I've looked at her photos and I'm pretty sure that this is not the same bird. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir Birds
Today I found the following birds at Pueblo Res. in Pueblo Co.: 1 Common Loon, near the dam 1 Pacific Loon, at the SWA 1 Lesser Black-back Gull, in the North Marina lagoon I Long-tailed Duck, at Fishermans Point ? - Black-backed Gull, on the South Marina tires, I think it was Greater but it looked smallish for this species 1 Northern and 1 Loggerhead Shrike, at the North Marina parking lot Lots of Bonapartes Gulls, I didn't find the Kittiwake Hundreds of Eared Grebes everywhere Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Possible Kittiwake at Lathrop SP, Huefano
Early yesterday morning there were about a dozen gulls on the water in the middle of Lake Martin at Lathrop SP. They were mostly Ring-bills plus one juv. Sabine's and one unknown. The unk. gull was a long way off, but I was able to observe the following using my scope at 60X: Size - Larger than the Sabine's and smaller than the Ring-bills. Head - White with a dark smudge behind the eye. Bill - medium size, all light yellow, no marks Underparts - white Mantle - gray, darker than the Ring-bills. Wings - I didn't see it fly, but it raised its wings a couple times. The wing topsides were gray out to a small black triangle at the tip. Tail - I couldn't see it. Legs - also not seen. Eye color - too far away My best guess on this: adult Black-legged Kittiwake. I got some long distant pictures which show the relative size and shape but no details of the plumage. The gulls departed the lake around 9:30 AM and had not returned by 4:30 PM. Also at seen Lake Martin, were two Cattle Egrets in non-breeding plumage. I went to Lathrop SP mainly for migrant songbirds which can produce some real rareties this time of year. The reality was a nearly total songbird vacuum. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Kentucky Warbler at DeWeese Res., Custer Co.
Hi All This morning (Tuesday) I found a Kentucky Warbler in the willow thicket at the base of the dam at DeWeese Res. Coincidently, or maybe not, there was one at this same spot last spring. Also of interest at DeWeese today were a Green Heron and three Long-billed Curlews. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Yellow-throated Vireo in Canon City
Hi all This morning while birding the riverwalk in Canon City, I found a Yellow-throated Vireo along the Bluff Trail. It was in the small trees between the Bluff Trail and the Ropes Course. It was mostly silent except for one short, burry three-phrase burst. Warblers seen on the riverwalk today: Yellow-rumped45 Virginia3 Orange-crowned3 Black-throated Gray1 Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow still at Tunnel Drive
Hi all This morning I found the Golden-crowned Sparrow at Tunnel Dr.in Canon City. It has just about completed its molt to breeding plumage. Also at Tunnel Dr. today were: Rock Wren Curve-billed Thrasher Ladder-backed Woodpecker (male drumming) Broad-tailed Hummingbird Barrow's Goldeneye fm (a surprise at the water reservoir) Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Eastern Kingbird, Canon City
Hi all, This morning an Eastern Kingbird made a brief appearance in the plowed field behind my house. This is the earliest I've seen one in CO. In fact it's the first I've seen in the month of April. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[cobirds] Sage Sparrow at DeWeese Res., Custer Co.
Hi all Today there was a Sage Sparrow on the south side of DeWeese Reservoir at the parking lot next to the dam. It was struting around on the ground next to my car while I was eating lunch. I was able get some good for-the -record pictures shooting out of the car window. To my surprise, DeWesse Res. was still frozen over. There was some open water at the shallow end which was teeming with ducks and geese. Nothing unusual. Also here were four White Pelicans, two Avocets and a Franklin Gull. Rich Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow at Tunnel Drive
Colorado's other Golden-crowned Sparrow continues its winter sojourn at Tunnel Drive in Canon City. This morning it was on the ground with several White-crowned Sparrows next to the metal gate at the end of Tunnel Drive. This is its fourth winter at Tunnel Dr. Also seen in the area were two Rufous-crowned Sparrows and a imm. Bald Eagle. This afternoon I saw two FOY Tree Swallows flying along the Arkansas River. Appropriate for the first day of spring! Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Field Sparrow in Pueblo
This morning I found a Field Sparrow in with a dozen or so juncos at Runyon Lake in Pueblo. The juncos and sparrow were seen along the creek that flows out of the lake into the Arkansas River. This Field Sparrow had a plain gray face and underparts. The the crown was rufous but there was no rufous coloring on the face or underparts. Similar to the Field Sparrow illustration in Sibley labeled Gray adult. I also stopped by Lake Pueblo this afternoon. The Great Black-backed Gull was at the south marina. The Long-tailed Duck was at the western ice limit along with a Lesser Black-backed Gull. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir Birds
I checked out Pueblo Res. yesterday (12/29) for waterfowl. There were there were hundreds, possibly thousands, of ducks on the water.Mostly C. Goldeneyes and C. Mergansers west of the North Shore Marina. Unfortunately this area was a shooting gallery. Whenever there was a volley of gunfire, the ducks would take off and fly in all directions. This made it difficult to systematically check over all of them. The best find was a pair of imperturbable Common Loons. Near the dam things were quieter and I found a pair of LONG-TAILED DUCKS. One was a handsome basic male. Its partner was a basic female (or maybe a 1st winter). There weren't a whole lot of gulls on the tires at the South Marina. An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull and an adult Great Black-backed Gull were seen here among the Herrings and Ring-bills. Rich Miller Canon City -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow, Tunnel Drive, FreCo
This morning I got a couple of good looks at the Golden-crowned Sparrow that's been at Tunnel Dr. since October. It was in brush next to the metal gate at the end of Tunnel Dr. It can sometimes be hard to find; my success rate is only about 50%. There were also several Rufous-crowned Sparrows and lots of Canyon Towhees here. Tunnel Drive intersects US 50 west of Canyon City, just past the old prison. Rich Miller Canon City -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler, Canon City
I stopped at Veterans Park in Canon City this morning to see if the Black-throated Blue Warbler was still around. I found the BTBW plus a Blackburnian Warbler nearby. There were also several Yellow-rumped Warblers in the park. These warblers were all found in the hackberry trees behind the Tourist Info Center. Veterans Park is on US 50 at the west side of town. Rich Miller Canon City --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Black-throated Blue Warbler in Canon City, FreCo
Around noon today I found a male Black-throated Blue Warbler at Veteran's Park in Canon City. Its was feeding in the hackberry trees behind the Tourist Info Center. The were also many Yellow-rumped Warblers around the park. Veterans Park is on US 50 at the west end of town. Earlier this morning I found a White-winged Dove at the corner of Clover and Ohio Sts. in Canon City. There is a small population of WWDOs among the many E. Collared Doves in this part of town. On Monday of this week, I saw another male Black-throated Blue Warbler along the Arkansas Riverwalk in Canon City. Rich Miller Canon City --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow, Tunnel Dr., FreCo
This morning I found a Golden-crowned Sparrow at the end of Tunnel Dr. in Canon City. It was in brush alongside the dirt road that goes down to the brick pump house. It's almost certainly the same GCSP that was here the past three winters, staying through the end of March. I haven't seen any of the Rufous-crowned Sparrows here yet this fall. The trailhead parking lot is closed for repairs due to a flash flood. A lot of the brush and cactus vegetation around the parking area has been washed away or bulldozed. The parking area has been enlarged to the west and a catchment basin constructed in the area west of the parking lot. I mention this because this was probably the most intensely birded brush patch in Fremont Co. Now much of it is gone .. and they're not finished. Rich Miller Canon City --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pueblo SP
Today I found a noisy, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER at the Osprey Picnic Ground in the Rock Canyon section of Pueblo State Park. It was churring away in the tops of the tall cottonwoods near the circle at the end of the access road. If it stays around it shouldn't be too hard to find. It was very vocal. Also found here were a Brown Thrasher (FOY) and a male Orchard Oriole (FOY) Rich Miller Canon City **Stay connected and tighten your budget with a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100122638x1221845911x1201401556/aol?redir=http://www.getpeek.com/aol) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Red-throated Loon, Fremont Co.
Apparently undisturbed by the crowd of fishermen, the RED-THROATED LOON was still present at Brush Hollow Reservoir this morning. Other waterfowl present were Canada Geese, Coots and Western Grebes - species which seem to be tolerant of the human activity. Rich Miller Canon City **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377034x1201454326/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd= MaystepsfooterNO62) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Red-throated Loon at Brush Hollow Res., FreCo
Usually I don't expect much when I check out Brush Hollow Reservoir this time of year because of the heavy use by fishermen. Early this morning, however, I was amazed to find a basic RED-THROATED LOON out in the middle of the res. just off the boat launching ramp. I was able to get some pretty awful pictures of it with my zoom, point and shoot Sony. Brush Hollow Res is near Penrose in Fremont Co. It is small with lots of access points so the RTLO would very easy for someone to find if it stays there. Rich Miller Canon City **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823248x1201398651/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd=May Excfooter51609NO62) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Summer Tanager, Fremont Co.
This morning I saw a stunning male Summer Tanager in a cottonwood tree at near the eastern end of the Arkansas Riverwalk in Canon City. Also, many Western Tanagers were out and about along the riverwalk. The riverwalk was teeming with Yellow-rumped Warblers this morning. I counted over 100 and I know I missed many more. The caddis fly hatch is in progress and this is attracting scores of swallows and warblers. Rich Miller Canon City **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221621499x1201450105/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd=Apr ilExcScore428NO62) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Kentucky Warbler at DeWeese Res., Custer Co.
I spent today birding in Custer Co. and had my first multiple warbler species day (six) of the year. The highlight was a KENTUCKY WARBLER found in the willow thicket below the dam at DeWeese Res. This thicket is almost impenetrable but I was able to see birds moving around in it by looking down from the cliff above it. Besides the KEWA, there were a dozen or so Yellow-rumps, a couple of Wilson Warblers and a FOY C. Yellowthoat here. This spot has produced several real gems in the past few years and it's a good place to check out during warbler migration. The reservoir is full and there is little exposed shoreline. Shorebirdwise there was a Spotted Sandpiper, an Avocet and several Wilson Phalaropes. Hundreds of ducks but nothing unusual. Rich Miller Canon City **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220572846x1201387511/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd= Aprilfooter427NO62) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
