[cobirds] Re: Yard list questions: How many of CO's 520 species have been seen (or heard) from a yard?

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Hey Thomas and all. A fun exercise for us dedicated yard watchers. 
28 years of watching
163 species currently
Prairie Warbler
Palm Warbler
Long-eared Owl
Black throated Sparrow
Bobolink
Long-billed Curlew

We own our property south of Monte Vista and not far from the Refuge. Our 
backyard BIG DAY is 38 species. 

We now add one just every few years. Latest were 2 Blue jays. 

Lots of fun to look back!

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10:40:41 AM UTC-6 Thomas Heinrich wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Every now and then one of us will share the excitement of adding a rarity 
> or new species to a yard list, report yard list totals, or comment on local 
> trends. And some of the lists, and variety of species, are really 
> impressive (e.g. David Suddjian's, Gary Lefko's). 
>
> Yellow Grosbeak, Pyrrhuloxia, Streak-backed Oriole, Long-billed Thrasher, 
> Costa's Hummingbird, Laurence's Goldfinch, and even Anhinga come to mind as 
> rarities that have shown up in or been observed from yards. (Perhaps the 
> recent Brambling, too?)
>
> As a pretty obsessive yard lister (i.e. binocs always on, camera ready 
> when outdoors, much of the time indoors too), I often wonder about others' 
> experience with yard-listing. 
>
> How long have you been keeping your list?
> What's your style of yard listing: casual, mainly feeder watching, 
> moderate, dedicated, obsessed?
> How many species?
> Rarest, or favorite species?
> Most memorable experience?
> Location/habitat: urban, suburban, rural, etc?
>
> And the big question: if we tallied up all our yard lists, how close to 
> Colorado's 520 species could we get?
>
> It seems likely that certain families would be less well-represented; 
> shorebirds, waterfowl, and gulls, for example. But with neighborhoods 
> lining bodies of water such as Boyd Lake, Lake Loveland, Marston Reservoir, 
> Jackson Lake, and MacIntosh Lake (in Boulder), among many others, many of 
> those species theoretically could have been counted on a yard list. Maybe 
> some lucky person living on the shores of Boyd Lake has Long-tailed Jaeger, 
> Slaty-backed Gull, and Garganey on their yard list!
>
> Wishing all good health, good birding, and an exciting Spring migration!
>
> --Thomas Heinrich
>
>
> *My answers to the questions above*:
> 15 years
> Dedicated to obsessive 
> 152 species
> Wood Thrush, Yellow-throated Warbler, N Cardinal, Common Redpoll, Bohemian 
> Waxwing
> Watching spring raptor migration from the roof-top, 35 Broad-winged Hawks 
> among 130 raptors of 10 species on one high-flow day (4/18/2020)
> Interface between suburban and open space, base of foothills, el. 5600'
>
> -- 
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[cobirds] Crane Festival Approaches

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The Monte Vista Crane Festival is March 8-10 and the cranes have arrived 
for their special performance. I am still surveying the Refuge to see where 
the birds might be hanging out and their patterns. The turnouts along Hwy 
15 are still good bets. The ice is off the auto tour loop ponds, which now 
have a nice assortment of ducks like Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Ring-nkd Ducks, 
and Canvasback.  About 3,000 Cackling Geese were along the tour route with 
one white goose.  Some of the crane resting areas are far from observable 
areas but watch for morning and evening feeding times and you should see 
many birds aloft. 
 Be safe out there and enjoy the Festival.  See some of you Friday for the 
birdwalk at Home Lake. 

Monte Vista Crane Festival – Where the Cranes Meet the Mountains 
(mvcranefest.org) 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Other MVNWR Birds

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With the thousands of cranes showing up, there are other birds showing up 
on the open water areas as well. 

Six Greater White-fronted Geese, Cacklers, Canada and a single Snow Goose 
were present on the first pond on your left on the auto tour loop. Redhead, 
GW Teal, Pintails, Mallards, and Bald Eagles are around too. 

Each day will bring a new array!

John Rawinski
Monte Vista CO

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[cobirds] Water and Birds at Monte Vista

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Hey all. It is always amazing when the Monte Refuge turns on the water. It 
seems the birds spring out of the grassy sod overnight! So as water is 
spread about, the birds have shown up with a few thousand cranes, Canada 
and Cackling Geese, Pintail, Mallard and GW teal. 

At least one Great Horned Owl is on nest. 

Nice to see the cranes return as always!

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Cranes are Rocking and Rolling Overhead

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Mid day seems to be the time that many migrating birds arrive in Monte 
Vista  from Bosque. I figure if they lift off around 8:00 ish and have 
decent tail wind, they will arrive at Monte Vista a few hours later. So 
today, mid day, the skies are alive with croaks and whistles as birds in 
the stratosphere seem to be circling downward for this next stop. 
Quite exhilarating. 

A non crane question for the group. I thought I heard that Clark's Grebe 
and Western have been combined. Is that true? 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Cranes Start Arriving

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Greetings. Just a heads up that Sandhill Cranes are starting to arrive as 
of this past week. This is pretty much on schedule. The water at the Monte 
Refuge should be turned on soon, and then the birds will be concentrating 
there. Right now they are scattered. 

We have had some Cranes winter here, which is a tad unusual. A few Virginia 
Rails and Marsh Wrens around warm water seep are also interesting. A 
Bittern was very unusual with our mostly-frozen conditions. It too hangs 
around seeps. 

Our friend Susan Hochstetler, the lady who fed hundreds of Rosy-finches 
each day and was a delight to so many visitors, has moved away. I have yet 
to find a reliable replacement location for folks to see these birds. 

See ya at the Crane Festival.

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Black Vulture Update

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The Black Vulture is still present and I saw it today 12/23 at 2:30 pm in 
the same location. To see it, go to Del Norte and find the junction of CR 
14 and Hwy 160. From here go 5.0 miles up Pinos Creek and watch for the 
bird on the fence. Today it was on the deer carcass and then flew up to the 
fence. It is very predictable right now. But, I do think this bird is ill. 
It has lost a lot of breast feathers and is very approachable. I am 
wondering if lead poisoning might be a factor. Hoping the best for this 
bird and see it if you can. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Black Vulture near Del Norte

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I will be writing an article regarding this bird. For those of you who 
traveled far to see it, please drop a line. Thanks. 

On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 6:15:31 PM UTC-7 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:

> I sent a message this am but evidently did not go through? 
> The bird has been posted on I naturalist. Otherwise, from the intersection 
> of County Rd 14 and Hwy 160, go up 14 for 5.0 miles  and watch on the east 
> side of the road. The bird perches on fenceposts near a deer carcass. 
>
> John Rawinski
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>
> [image: BLVU2_lo.jpg]
>
> On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 4:06:18 PM UTC-7 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:
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>> I have just received a report with photo of a Black Vulture reported near 
>> Del Norte. It has been feeding on a deer carcass for about 3 weeks 
>> according to the report. 
>> I will try and get more details in case some of you want to chase. This 
>> is likely the first ever for the San Luis Valley and a rare species 
>> Statewide. Will keep you posted.  Seems so late as the Turkey Vultures 
>> vanished months ago. 
>>
>> John Rawinski
>> Monte Vista
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[cobirds] Black Vulture near Del Norte

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I have just received a report with photo of a Black Vulture reported near 
Del Norte. It has been feeding on a deer carcass for about 3 weeks 
according to the report. 
I will try and get more details in case some of you want to chase. This is 
likely the first ever for the San Luis Valley and a rare species Statewide. 
Will keep you posted.  Seems so late as the Turkey Vultures vanished months 
ago. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista

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Re: [cobirds] Ferruginous Hawks

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One recently in the San Luis Valley

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On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 8:39:09 PM UTC-7 elena wrote:

> I had 3-4 today a little north of Lagerman Reservoir 
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> Cheyenne and Ute Nations, according to the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, and 
> that Colorado’s Front Range is home to many Native peoples. Reconozco que 
> vivo en el territorio de las naciones Hinóno’éí (Arapaho), Cheyenne y Ute, 
> según el Tratado de Fort Laramie en 1851, y que el estado de Colorado al 
> esté de las Montañas Rocosas es territorio de muchos pueblos indígenas. 
>
>
> On Nov 12, 2023, at 7:11 PM, Amy Korengut  wrote:
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> We saw our 1st Ferruginous Hawks of the season this afternoon (3 of them) 
> on the road to Rabbit Mt. Have others been sighting them as well elsewhere? 
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[cobirds] Re: Updated Colorado Christmas Bird Count dates

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Thanks Brandon...

On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:28:26 PM UTC-7 Brandon wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I have received quite a few updates on dates for Colorado Christmas Bird 
> Counts this winter.  Here is that update.
>
> A few updates on Christmas Bird Count Dates for this winter.
> Aspen - Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Barr Lake - Sunday, 31 December 2023
> Boulder – Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Colorado Springs – Saturday, 16 December 2023
> Cortez - Saturday, 30 December 2023
> Delta - Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Denver - Saturday, 16 December 2023
> Denver (Urban) - Monday, 1 January 2024
> Durango - Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Evergreen-Idaho Springs – Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Fountain Creek – Thursday, 14 December 2023
> Granby - Saturday, 16 December 2023
> Grand Junction – Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Grand Mesa – Monday, 1 January 2024
> Gunnison - Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Hotchkiss - Monday, 1 January 2024
> Longmont - Saturday, 16 December 2023
> Monte Vista N.W.R. - Saturday, 16 December 2023
> North JeffCo – Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Nunn - Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Penrose - Sunday, 17 December 2023
> Pueblo Reservoir – Saturday, 16 December 2023
> Rifle Creek - Saturday, 23 December 2023
> Roaring Fork River Valley - Saturday, 16 December 2023
> Rocky Ford - Friday. 15 December 2023
> Salida – Friday, 15 December 2023
>
> Brandon Percival
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> Pueblo West, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Re: AOU, Changing bird names

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Thanks Mel. 
John Rawinski
Monte Vista CO

On Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 8:12:12 PM UTC-6 Mel Goff wrote:

> John, 
> They only said they would have "public input", so that may not even 
> include any birders. Especially older birders who may not fall into the 
> target audience for the exercise. 
>   
> Mel Goff 
> Colorado Springs, CO 
>
> On 11/04/2023 6:23 PM MDT mvjo...@gmail.com  wrote: 
>   
>   
> And I have a question and hope I did not miss anything in this lengthy 
> thread. Will AOS accept our suggestions for possible name changes? Seems 
> like we in the field have an excellent grasp of possible features and 
> habitats. Seems to me they should take a participatory and inclusive 
> approach and invite suggestions and ideas.  
>   
> John Rawinski 
> Monte Vista, CO 
>
> On Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 3:28:25 PM UTC-6 Robert Righter wrote: 
>
> Hi: 
>   
>
> I would hope the American Ornithological Union would pause before changing 
> common names of birds that are named after historic ornithologists as that 
> could be divisive . Currently we are living in a period of time where 
> accusations of racism are rampant and consequently we are currently judging 
> past historic figures based on our current definition of how racist they 
> may have been. This is how history becomes distorted and historic 
> individuals unfortunately become misjudged. Let’s wait a decade or so and 
> revisit the topic again when hopefully our lenses are clearer, less 
> tainted. Why are we in such the rush to change the common names of birds 
> that have been established for centuries. We all need to take a deep breath 
> or two and wait to see what transpires.
>
>  
>
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>
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[cobirds] Re: AOU, Changing bird names

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And I have a question and hope I did not miss anything in this lengthy 
thread. Will AOS accept our suggestions for possible name changes? Seems 
like we in the field have an excellent grasp of possible features and 
habitats. Seems to me they should take a participatory and inclusive 
approach and invite suggestions and ideas. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

On Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 3:28:25 PM UTC-6 Robert Righter wrote:

> Hi:
>
> I would hope the American Ornithological Union would pause before changing 
> common names of birds that are named after historic ornithologists as that 
> could be divisive . Currently we are living in a period of time where 
> accusations of racism are rampant and consequently we are currently judging 
> past historic figures based on our current definition of how racist they 
> may have been. This is how history becomes distorted and historic 
> individuals unfortunately become misjudged. Let’s wait a decade or so and 
> revisit the topic again when hopefully our lenses are clearer, less 
> tainted. Why are we in such the rush to change the common names of birds 
> that have been established for centuries. We all need to take a deep breath 
> or two and wait to see what transpires.
>
>
> Bob Righter
>
> Denver, CO
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[cobirds] Passing of a Friend

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It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of our friend and 
long-time birder Jerry Poe, formerly of Monte Vista. He passed away 
peaceably with his family in Sandy Utah yesterday. Jerry was an avid birder 
and worked as a Range Conservationist for the US Forest Service.  Jerry had 
a strong conservation ethic and did a tremendous job in watershed 
protection throughout his career.  He was part of many of our bird 
adventures over the years and especially loved the weekend birding trips to 
SE Colorado. Farewell to a good man and wonderful friend. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Monte Vista Cranes are Spread Out

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Greetings all. Trying to get caught up after spending a few recent weeks in 
Brazil's Pantanal doing birding and photography. Came back to find I had 2 
weeks of jury duty, so I am feeling a bit behind schedule at this point. 

But did want to mention that the Cranes are back in the San Luis Valley. 
Today I toured the Monte Vista Refuge and found them in small, scattered 
groups. This is very typical of fall arrivals, and it is quite different 
than the massive, concentrated flocks of the spring migration. However, the 
fall foliage is still outstanding in the Valley cottonwoods so birds in 
unique settings can be seen and photographed. 

Best locations after doing the MVNWR is to drive the nearby county roads 
and check out the harvested grain fields. The Gunbarrel (Hwy 15) at the 9S 
had good numbers recently too. Stanley Road is often good. Driving around 
Mosca can be productive as well.

Enjoy the season!

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Sandhill cranes?

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Absolutely...they are here and arriving daily. Try the Stanley Road. 

John Rawinski
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On Friday, September 8, 2023 at 5:49:43 PM UTC-6 Jordan Gerue wrote:

> Nothing on eBird yet for this year, but there are records of mid-September 
> cranes in the valley from previous years. Hopefully you'll be the first to 
> see one there this year - good luck!
>
> -Jordan G (Golden, CO)
>
> On Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10:12:15 AM UTC-6 mkeilly wrote:
>
>> I will be passing through the San Luis Valley tomorrow and have in the 
>> past gotten to see sandhill cranes as they migrate through. This is earlier 
>> than I've gone but I'm wondering if they have been observed yet this fall.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Michael Keilly, Erie, Colorado
>>
>

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[cobirds] Re: HAWO, HOSP, NOFL, AMGO, HOWR, WEWP, LAZB, PLVI, & LEGO all calling from the same tree in busy downtown Boulder

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You could be onto something Ted.A Big Tree Day!

John Rawinski
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On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 9:35:18 PM UTC-6 Ted Floyd wrote:

> LEGO is the giveaway.
>
> Yeah, so I was whiling away the 2 o'clock hour this hazy, partly cloudy 
> Wed. afternoon, Solstice Day, June 21, 2023, just south of the noisy 
> intersection of 30th & Valmont when I heard quite a commotion in a tall 
> shade tree along 30th. Hairy woodpecker, then house sparrow, then northern 
> flicker, then American goldfinch, then house wren, then western wood-pewee, 
> then lazuli bunting, then plumbeous vireo, and, through it all, a lesser 
> goldfinch.
>
> I fumbled around my backpack for my cell phone, found it, pressed the red 
> button, and got audio:
>
> https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/587098881
>
> Those are the utterances of a single *lesser goldfinch!* Mockingbirds and 
> starlings get all the glory for their powers of mimicry (and, to be sure, 
> those two are indeed amazing mimics), but the lesser goldfinch is an 
> astounding mimic, too. Seems like that goldfinch had spent some time in the 
> foothills. That's why I'm calling the *Passerina* bunting flight call a 
> lazuli bunting; but it's at least as good a match for the flight call of a 
> blue grosbeak. And I'm applying the same probabilistic reasoning to the 
> plumbeous vireo; but after my recent experiences with a territorial 
> Cassin vireo  up there, who 
> knows! 
>
> In any event, it's amazing what we're learning by simply pressing the red 
> button on our phones. Or, as Nathan Pieplow put it recently:
>
> "*What does that mean, exactly? Heck if I know. But I do think it's 
> another great reason why EVERY birder's first instinct upon hearing *[
> *birds*]*—anywhere, anytime—should be to pull out the phone and hit 
> record.*"
>
>
> Ted Floyd
> Lafayette, Boulder Co.
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[cobirds] Re: CBRC update

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Thanks Peter. This is what we dialogued about recently. Will take it for a 
test drive down the roadcheers...

John Rawinski
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On Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 6:58:05 PM UTC-6 Peter Gent wrote:

>
> All, 
>
> I am pleased to announce that there is now available a new fast way to 
> submit records to the Colorado Bird Records Committee using an ebird 
> checklist that has good photographs. At the CBRC site  https://cobrc.org/  
> click on 'Documentations' and there is now a 'Submit Ebird Record' option.  
> The page requires you to give a few necessary details, such as the species, 
> date and location, and then load the 'Link to Ebird Checklist'.  Then there 
> is a box where you can add more description if you wish, but this is not 
> required. The second page is where you upload at least one photograph of 
> the bird, but more photos are fine too.  That's it: it should only take 2 
> to 3 minutes to submit the record.  If you prefer the old format for 
> submitting records, then that is still available under 'Documentations' and 
> 'Submit a Report'. 
>
> Hopefully, this will encourage more people to submit their sightings of 
> rare birds in Colorado to the CBRC as well as ebird. The list of birds 
> considered rare is under 'Documentations' and 'Review List'. 
>
> Peter Gent,  Boulder. 
> Chairman  CBRC.
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[cobirds] No Yellow Rail Yet

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Been riding my bike at the Monte Refuge and stopping often to listen for 
the characteristic clicking of the Yellow Rail. But no luck so far...just 
Wilson's Snipe still winnowing, Marsh Wren, Sora and other marsh birds. 
With as expansive as those wetlands are, the birds could easily be in a 
new, closed area and may not get detected. Will keep listening...

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[cobirds] White-rumped Sandpipers at Stabilization

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My friend John Stump and I birded the Costilla hotspots and had a nice 
visit including some nice birds as well. Best were 4 White-rumped 
Sandpipers at Stabilization Reservoir. My records have shown that this 
species often shows up at the end of May and first week of June in our 
region, so these seemed right on schedule.  Nice to get a morning out 
before the gray showers hit by afternoon.

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[cobirds] Amazing Alamosa

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It seems a flood of birds are coming in as the floodwaters of the Rio 
Grande are spreading over the fields, pastures, roads and wetlands. Today, 
on the State Street Bridge levee walk, there was the about the 8th SLV 
record of Black-throated Blue Warbler (*male) for our area lazily feeding 
20 feet ahead. What a gorgeous bird and one I had not seen for over 20 
years. Managed to get some pics of this fantastic, and nervous bird. Other 
birds in the area were Black-headed and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Yellow, 
Yellow-rumped and Virginia Warblers, Cordilleran Flycatcher, and a quick 
look at what appeared to be Blue-headed Vireo. 

So if you are in the neighborhood, go to State Street bridge and park on 
the south side of the river on the west side of the road. BTBL was right at 
the parking lot as of noon today. I was glad a few others got to see this 
bird...BTW Malm Trail is flooded so bring boots!

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[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler and more SLV Highlites

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An estimated 53,200 birds migrated over Rio Grande County last night 
(BirdCast) so I ventured to the Del Norte Riverwalk to see if I could find 
a few of them. It did not disappoint with a male Chestnut-sided warbler and 
female Rose-breasted Grosbeak among all the other colorful birds. A Black 
Phoebe was also seen nearby. 

In the past week, A Common Loon at Stabilization SWA, White-winged Dove on 
the Malm Trail, two different late Snow Geese (Russell Lakes and Sanchez) 
and a Northern Waterthrush near Saguache. 

Enjoy the migration while it is ON!

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[cobirds] Piping Plover at Smith Reservoir and Results of Big Day San Luis Valley

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A team of five of us did a full day of birding for our annual Big Day event 
in the San Luis Valley on May 17th. The team consisted of Lisa Gail, Lisa 
Rawinski, Jake Myers, Randy Ghormley and myself and we hoped to break the 
record of 153 species. We began at the Monte Vista Refuge and immediately 
got lucky to find a Palm Warbler, one of few records for our area. In the 
mountains we found Lewis’s Woodpecker, Golden Eagle, and MacGillivray’s 
Warbler, but were missing many of the “should gets”. 

On to Smith reservoir where we were surprised to find the first SLV First 
Record of Piping Plover. Upon later review of eBird, we saw that Mark 
Peterson and another had seen it a day earlier, but we found it independent 
of that info. It was very exciting for sure. The reservoir also produced 
Blue Grosbeak and Clay-colored Sparrow, 13 Stilt Sandpipers and an 
estimated 400 Black Terns. 

When the day grew long, we called it good. Our day list stood at 130 
species and we all felt elated over the fantastic birds we had seen. 

 

John Rawinski

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[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant at Smith SWA

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Action is really picking up in the San Luis Valley.  

At Smith Res SWA there was a Neotropic Cormorant, posed on a rock not 100 
feet from a much larger Double-crested Cormorant. The Neotropic was about 
2/3rds the size of the nearby Double-crested. Bird had the smaller relative 
bill and white border on the gape, which was pointed. Tail was relatively 
longer than a Double-crested. If approved, it may be the first for the San 
Luis Valley. 

Another exciting feature was the fact that I saw 5 species of gulls on the 
lake today. The Herring Gull that I found a while back is still there, 
along with RB, Bonaparte's, Franklin's and a large gull that appears 
initially to be a 1st winter Lesser Black-backed Gull. 

Its a great time to be out there enjoying the new greenery and birds 
flitting in it!

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[cobirds] Birders Cleanup Malm Trail in Alamosa

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Well with today being Earthday, I gathered up some our local birders and 15 
of us collected trash and litter over the many segments of trail. It was 
cloudy and ominously threatening rain, but we got it done and still had a 
bit of time for birding. 
There is a pickup truck full of trash that will no longer tarnish this 
great birding trail! I am proud of our group for their hard work and 
commitment to small piece of the planet!

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[cobirds] Diminishing Cranes

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Just got back from a spring break with the fam to SE Arizona and trying to 
get caught up. A morning trip to the Monte Vista Refuge shows that crane 
numbers have vastly decreased in the last week, and only a few hundred here 
and there were to be found. Geese still seem fairly abundant with 3-5000 
Cackling, Canada, Snow, and Ross's geese still present. A lone Greater 
Yellowlegs was standing on the edge of the ice and looked a bit confused 
since the zero temps of last night re-froze so much of the former open 
water. Yellow-headed Blackbirds arrive about April 1st!

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[cobirds] Monte Vista Cranes

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Recent trips to the Refuge have shown about  5 to 10K cranes with a few 
thousand geese as well. You can see them at the Monte Refuge but as usual, 
they are spread out across the Valley. Ducks such as Pintail, Am Wigeon, 
Ring-necked, Redhead, Bufflehead and Common Goldeneye are also present in 
the flocks. Red-winged Blackbirds are starting to sing from the cattail 
heads. Hope to see you during the upcoming crane festival next weekend! 
Wow...it's here!

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[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds at Blanca Wetlands

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My wife Lisa does wetland water work and is a biologist at Blanca Wetlands. 
One of her monitoring game cameras picked up a bird that looked a lot like 
Rusty Blackbird. I went out looking a few days later and came up empty. But 
yesterday, she found the bird, and turns out to be a minimum of three, 
maybe 5 birds out there. 

Here's the catch however. The area closes for the nesting season on the 
15th Feb, in 3 days. Couple that with incoming storms and the window of 
opportunity is slim. 

The birds seem to frequent the watchable wildlife area, in the Russian 
olives surrounding the lake immediately north of the Watchable parking lot. 

These birds represent the likely first records for the species in the San 
Luis Valley. 

On another subject, the cranes are returning to the Valley, so far in small 
and widespread flocks.  The bulk of them are yet to return. 

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Cranes on the Cusp

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We are starting to see and hear a few of the birds that bring excitement 
and amazement each springsandhill cranes! Only a few so far but enough 
for us to be watching in anticipation. We await the Refuge to turn on the 
water and watch as magically the cranes appear almost overnight. Will keep 
you posted

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[cobirds] Monte Vista Christmas Count Results

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The day started at minus 8, but soon "warmed" to more moderate temps. 
Fourteen hardy individuals braved the cold and counted 47 species which is 
average for this count based on previous years. However, the numbers of all 
birds were lower than usual with only 2378 individuals counted and there 
was no snowcover. Best birds were Ferruginous Hawk, Prairie Falcon, 
Cassin's Finch and a count week Yellow-rumped Warbler. With the moving of 
our friend Susan Hochstetler to Idaho, our Rosy-finch count, usually many 
dozens, was kept at zero, alas. Lisa G organized the count this year and 
did a fine job. She asked me to forward the results to this listserve. 
Happy Holidays all. 

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[cobirds] Re: Upper Texas Coast trip with Boulder Co. Audubon

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2023right?

On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 3:32:01 PM UTC-7 goldene...@gmail.com wrote:

> This trip is offered through Boulder County Audubon's, "Interludes With 
> Nature" series of special fundraising outings.  The monies raised are used 
> to support scholarships for our Teen Naturalist Program.  Each year, we 
> send 2-3 promising young naturalists to National Audubon's Hog Island Camp 
> off the coast of Maine, where luminaries such as Kenn Kaufman and Scott 
> Weidensaul lead seminars.  
>
> Upper Texas Coast: Migration Birding With the Best
>
> Leaders: Bill Kaempfer and John Vanderpoel
> Dates: Friday, April 14, 2022 to Saturday, April 22, 2022
> Fees: $1595 per person, double occupancy, +$500 single premium ($500 
> deposit upon registering, balance due by January 20)
> Limited to 8 people, location is birding hot spots surrounding Winnie, 
> Texas
> Registration: Please see How to Register for an Interludes Trip 
>  to 
> register. 
>
> Join elite birders, John Vanderpoel and Bill Kaempfer, for eight nights 
> and seven full days of birding during spring migration on the Upper Texas 
> Coast.  We will bird all of the famous hotspots including High Island, 
> Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Sabine Woods, Bolivar Peninsula, Boykin 
> Springs (Big Thicket National Preserve), and more. 
>
> Expect to see up to 200 species including 25-30 warblers; shorebirds, 
> waders, and rails; Brown-headed Nuthatch, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, 
> Bachman’s, Nelson’s and Seaside Sparrows and much, much more. Questions? 
> Email John Vanderpoel at: jvand...@peregrinevideo.co
>
> The fee of $1595.00 (double occupancy, single premium, +$500) includes all 
> transportation during your stay, admission fees, 8 nights of lodging, and 2 
> stellar leaders (who are volunteering their time!). 
>
> We gather on Friday, April 14th, after 2 p.m., at a hotel close to *Bush 
> Intercontinental Airport, “Staybridge Suites, Houston IAH Airport East”* 
> (free shuttle). On Saturday morning, April 15th, the leaders will arrive at 
> the hotel with a 15 passenger van to begin the birding trip. Saturday 
> evening, April 15, everyone will check into the Comfort Inn and Suites at 
> Winnie, TX for 7 nights. *EXCLUDED* is airfare to Bush Intercontinental 
> Airport and meals (other than breakfasts which are provided at the hotels). 
> Please note, if you want to fly into Hobby Airport, you must make your own 
> way to Staybridge Suites on Friday the 14th and then back to Hobby from 
> Bush IAH on Saturday, April 22.
>
> -- 
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[cobirds] Lingering Cranes in San Luis Valley

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There seems to be plenty of cranes for viewing in the San Luis Valley. They 
do not seem to want to leave as weather has been moderate and the grain 
fields open with plenty of food. But the birds are spread out quite a bit 
and you will find some scattered if you look and drive long enough. Try 2S 
and 3E roads, and you should find some. The  road to Smith Reservoir 
usually has some as well. 

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[cobirds] Finaly Sabines Gulls

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Persistence paid off and today I saw two juve Sabine's Gulls on Smith 
Reservoir today. There may have been a third too. But the darn birds were 
very flighty (duck hunting season?) and would not fly close for a quality 
pic. I tried to tell them is was a camera, not a gun! They did noty listen!

The shorebirds from 2 weeks ago have greatly dwindled. Today 2 Baird's and 
2 Least Sppr. 

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[cobirds] Laughing Gull and No Laughing Matter

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I have been spending a lot of time looking for Sabine's Gulls at Smith 
Reservoir in Costilla County, with no luck thus far. But I have turned up 
some interesting species along the way, including a 2nd winter Laughing 
Gull, one of a few records for the San Luis Valley. In addition to that 
gull, 4 Common Terns were perched on the sand bar on the west side of the 
lake today. Shorebirds are also making a great showing with Baird's, Least, 
Spotted, Western and Pectorals on the lakeshore. 

Sad to say, and no laughing matter at all, I have had unfortunate recent 
encounters with some of the human inhabitants that have been less than 
pleasant (aggressive unleashed dogs, folks littering, etc). Just be aware 
of that if you bird this fabulous lake. And don't let that deter you!

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO. 

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[cobirds] Re: Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station-9/17/22

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Wow...what a day!

On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:41:31 PM UTC-6 Chicobander wrote:

> Today was a hoppin' Wilson's Warbler Day! I believe anyone out birding 
> this month will know why I say it should be the CO state bird for the month 
> of September. A nice diversity of 26 species including first of the year 
> for the banding station was a female Black-throated Blue Warbler. So many 
> Wilson's, the volunteers and I had little time to enjoy any of the other 
> species we captured. Other first of the season species were Spotted Towhee, 
> Song Sparrow, and Blue Jay. Also had three species of Towhee which is nice 
> to see. Have a good weekend!
>
> *106 New Birds*
> Wilson's Warbler -64
> Orange-crowned Warbler -5
> Black-throated Blue Warbler -1
> Ovenbird -1
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet-1
> Hammond's Flycatcher -1
> Western Flycatcher -1
> Western Wood -Pewee -1
> House Wren -3
> Clay-colored Sparrow -2
> Lincoln's Sparrow-6
> Song Sparrow-2
> Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow -1
> Blue Grosbeak -3
> Western Tanager -2
> Green-tailed Towhee -1
> Spotted Towhee -1
> Canyon Towhee -1
> Swainson's Thrush -1
> Hermit Thrush -1
> Yellow-breasted Chat -2
> Gray Catbird -3
> American Robin -1
> Blue Jay- 1
>
> *5 Recaptures*
> Wilson's Warbler -2
> Hermit Thrush -1
> Swainson's Thrush -1
> MacGillivray's Warbler -1
>
>
> Banding station will be closed tomorrow. We will operate next week Monday 
> - Saturday mornings.
>
> Julie Shieldcastle, Bander
> Chico Basin Ranch
> Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
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[cobirds] Our Amish Birder Friend is Moving

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I just received a letter from Susan Hochstetler, our Amish birder friend, 
that she will be leaving the San Luis Valley. She has sold her place to a 
non-birding relative, so we can expect that the vast flocks of Rosy-finches 
she once fed, will have to disperse to other sources. Many of you know that 
she would annually get between 300 and 500 rosy-finches at her feeders, to 
the delight of many. People from as far as Denver would make a special trip 
to see her wonderful assortment of Rosy-finches. And Susan kept meticulous 
notes too of all birds seen. She truly loves the birds she has experienced. 

Susan fed the birds even tho the cost was very high. Many of us helped with 
occasional donations of seed or cash so she could keep the birds fed. I 
know they brought her great joy in life. And she liked to share that joy 
with others and was always welcoming to all who stopped by. 

Most recently, she was able to hear the Yellow Rail! She said it was the 
most exciting bird event of her year! 

She lost her husband Martin a few years ago. She is moving to a different 
state and lower elevations to be in a better situation and closer to her 
family.  

She really enjoyed birding in the Valley, albeit it was challenging since 
she cannot drive and had to use horse and buggy at times. Other times, she 
and her friends would get a driver and explore places farther away. She 
made some excellent finds over the years. 

So with melancholy and sadness, we must say farewell to Susan. If you would 
like to, do stop by and say goodbye as she will be in her home a while 
longer. If you would like to send her a card, contact me through gmail and 
I will send you her address. You can also make a comment in this forum, and 
I will incorporate it into a letter I will send her. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Yellow Rail Still Talking

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I went to listen to the Yellow Rail (s) tonite from 7:40 to 8:40 (sunset is 
8:03). The west bird was nowhere to be heard in the 20 minutes I listened 
there. I then moved up to the parking lot main area and stood and listened 
for the next 40 minutes. The bird called very sporadically but it was 
within 50 feet of the parking lot and sometimes as close as 15 feet. With 
binoculars ready, I watched through the bullrush for a glimpse of this bird 
but it was not to be. Three Sora were not shy, and tiptoed across the reeds 
putting on a show. Marsh wrens, coots, and muskrats kept it interesting but 
no Yellow Rail. 

By 8:20, the last calls were heard. I for sure had one, but could not 
definitively say there was a second for this night anyway. 

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[cobirds] Re: Gunnison Sage-Grouse Question

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If it is on National Forest, then each Forest has what is called a MVUM, or 
Motor Vehicle Use Map. They are free at the FS office in Gunnison. They are 
also on line, but are hard to print and see due to small scale. 

BLM, at least in the San Luis Valley also has motor vehicle use maps and 
they too are on line and easily printed. I would guess the BLM in Gunnison 
also has them on their website. Good luck!

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO
Retired US Forest Service

On Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 3:08:58 PM UTC-6 Mike wrote:

> Hello,
> I'll be visiting the Gunnison area later this month with my family (first 
> time to Colorado), staying in Crested Butte. My son and I are interested in 
> trying to look for a Gunnison Sage-Grouse during our time there. We know 
> that these birds are probably quite difficult/impossible to see outside of 
> the breeding period, and are aware of the importance of not disturbing them 
> or their habitat.
>
> We have looked at the general area on eBird where the grouse are found, 
> but had a couple questions about looking for them:
> 1.  Which public roads or open access trails would at least be a 
> possibility for seeing these birds? 
> 2. Is early morning generally best for seeing them?
>
> If it's best to contact me off of the public forum, you can contact me 
> directly at mzwebby AT gmail.com.
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide,
> Michael
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[cobirds] Yellow Rail Update Wed

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My daughter has wanted to hear them so we have been out there 3 times now. 
Here  are the results:

Monday eve 7:00 pm:  Slight rains. Only click click was the patter of rain 
on the hat. No birds.
Tuesday eve 7:00 pm:  Slight breeze, overcast, no birds
Wed Morning 5:30 to 6:30 am: Overcast but no winds or rains. Took a while 
to hear the first...near the west barricade and about 100 feet west of 
there. This is a little farther west than usual. Daughter was happy to hear 
it loud and clear. The bird near the parking lot was silent for most of the 
hour...only finally vocalizing in the last 5 minutes. 

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Re: [cobirds] Question for the Rail Experts

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Thanks Nathanwe will have to monitor this and learn what we can. If 
females are not vocal, then we won't easily know if these birds are 
breeding. But lets stay tuned and see how things evolve. Thanks for the 
insight!

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 11:32:29 AM UTC-6 Nathan Pieplow wrote:

> Good question, John. 
>
> From what I can tell, most of what we know about Yellow Rail behavior and 
> vocalizations comes from the work of Scott Stalheim, who in the early 1970s 
> created a type of outdoor pen in a marsh in Minnesota so that he could 
> observe captive Yellow Rails under conditions that closely simulated their 
> natural situation. He never reported a female giving the clicking song. His 
> sample size wasn't huge, but it would seem that females are unlikely to 
> give the clicking song. In *Rallus* rails, female songs sound quite 
> different from male songs. Stalheim never reported any kind of female song 
> in Yellow Rail.
>
> If there are two rails giving the clicking song at Monte Vista, they would 
> seem to be territorial males. Birds of the World says "In Michigan, males 
> cease calling about mid-Jul (Stenzel 1982), but in Quebec they call as late 
> as 25 Aug (Robert and Laporte 1993)." It will be interesting to see how 
> long the Colorado birds persist.
>
> The San Luis Valley is much farther south than the species has ever been 
> known to breed before. It puts me in mind of the still-difficult-to-explain 
> phenomenon of Baird's Sparrows and even a Sprague's Pipit or two being 
> found singing and nesting along the Front Range in recent years. Have they 
> always been there and we just never noticed? Are they reclaiming their 
> historical range? Or is this some kind of weird southward expansion? Why 
> would ranges expand so far south when the general tendency of climate 
> change is to push ranges north?
>
> If the rails are indeed nesting at Monte Vista, it may be their 
> highest-ever nesting elevation (7600 feet). The highest populations I was 
> previously aware of are at the Klamath Marsh NWR in Oregon, at an elevation 
> of about 4500 feet. Climate change is known to drive species upslope. But 
> upslope-and-a-thousand-miles-south? That's pretty weird.
>
> Nathan Pieplow
> Boulder
>
> On Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 10:50 AM mvjo...@gmail.com  
> wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know if both male and female make the clicking sounds? You 
>> can see where I am going with this and wondering if this mght be a breeding 
>> pair?
>>
>> John Rawinski
>> Monte Vista, CO
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[cobirds] Suggestions to Visiting Birders Yellow Rail

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Hi all. Went and did a late morning check on the Rails but none were 
calling at 9:30. Too late I'd imagine.  Mornings and evenings still seem to 
be best and the early morning folks heard the birds. 

But a fortuitous encounter and I bumped into my friend and Refuge Manage 
Suzanne Beauchaine. We talked at length about this exciting bird/s. She was 
excited too but also had some suggestions for birders to keep it real so to 
speak. 

She wanted folks to slow down on the Auto Tour Loop. The speed limit is 15 
mph and I totally understand the anticipation after travelling so far, but 
please keep it slow.

She also wants folks to stay behind the newly installed signs. It was hard 
to tell exactly where things crossed the line but the barriers should clear 
that up. 

And again, please do not use playbacks. Lets keep it ethical for all. 

I hope to be monitoring these unique birds over the coming weeks and will 
post periodic updates. Thanks Eric for a fantastic and exciting find!

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Re: Question for the Rail Experts

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Regarding the Yellow Rails

On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 10:50:30 AM UTC-6 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:

> Does anyone know if both male and female make the clicking sounds? You can 
> see where I am going with this and wondering if this mght be a breeding 
> pair?
>
> John Rawinski
> Monte Vista, CO
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[cobirds] Question for the Rail Experts

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Does anyone know if both male and female make the clicking sounds? You can 
see where I am going with this and wondering if this mght be a breeding 
pair?

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[cobirds] Re: potential YELLOW RAIL, Monte Vista NWR, Rio Grande County

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Went out last night and the bird calling was consistent with the recordings 
from Cornell that were played earlier but not at the site. And please no 
playbacks at the site when you visit. I had to remind some of that. 
FANTASTIC FIND!
John Rawinski
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On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 2:38:32 PM UTC-6 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:

> Will be headed there this evening. Stay tuned.
> John Rawinski
> Monte Vista CO
>
> On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 9:24:51 AM UTC-6 Eric DeFonso wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> This morning I had an audio encounter with what I'm pretty sure is a 
>> YELLOW RAIL, at the Monte Vista NWR between about 645-730 this morning. I 
>> made several sound recordings and shared them with Nathan Pieplow, who 
>> agrees that this sounds like the real deal.
>>
>> I personally have no prior experience with this species but the ticking 
>> sounds in the recordings I made are just like those that I've listened to 
>> over the years in a number of commercial collections showcasing them.
>>
>> Below is the exact lat/lon where I was when I first encountered the bird. 
>> It was amidst the thick bulrushes initially, probably only 5-10 yards away. 
>> From that point it slowly made its way westward and southward deeper into 
>> the marsh. When I left the area around 730 it was still audible, but 
>> becoming fainter. My guess (or hope) is that it was "doing the rounds" so 
>> may come back around to the parking area where I first detected it at some 
>> point.
>>
>> (37.487640, -106.136866)
>>
>> Nathan suggests that a crepuscular or nocturnal visit to the refuge may 
>> be more successful in detecting the species in general, although as I 
>> mentioned I heard it in the 7am timeframe. Lots of other marsh birds in the 
>> area of course making listening a little challenging, like Marsh Wrens, 
>> Wilson's Snipes, American Coots, Red-winged Blackbirds, and Common 
>> Yellowthroats. Also Sora and Virginia Rails calling occasionally.
>>
>> I know of only one previous record for this species in Colorado, from 
>> July 1906 at Barr Lake. I don't know if that was a specimen or not.
>>
>> I will be in the Monte Vista area a few more hours before I have to 
>> leave. Feel free to contact me for more info, but hopefully this message 
>> helps.
>>
>> Good birding,
>> Eric
>>
>> ---
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>> near Lyons, Boulder County, CO
>>
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[cobirds] Re: potential YELLOW RAIL, Monte Vista NWR, Rio Grande County

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Will be headed there this evening. Stay tuned.
John Rawinski
Monte Vista CO

On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 9:24:51 AM UTC-6 Eric DeFonso wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> This morning I had an audio encounter with what I'm pretty sure is a 
> YELLOW RAIL, at the Monte Vista NWR between about 645-730 this morning. I 
> made several sound recordings and shared them with Nathan Pieplow, who 
> agrees that this sounds like the real deal.
>
> I personally have no prior experience with this species but the ticking 
> sounds in the recordings I made are just like those that I've listened to 
> over the years in a number of commercial collections showcasing them.
>
> Below is the exact lat/lon where I was when I first encountered the bird. 
> It was amidst the thick bulrushes initially, probably only 5-10 yards away. 
> From that point it slowly made its way westward and southward deeper into 
> the marsh. When I left the area around 730 it was still audible, but 
> becoming fainter. My guess (or hope) is that it was "doing the rounds" so 
> may come back around to the parking area where I first detected it at some 
> point.
>
> (37.487640, -106.136866)
>
> Nathan suggests that a crepuscular or nocturnal visit to the refuge may be 
> more successful in detecting the species in general, although as I 
> mentioned I heard it in the 7am timeframe. Lots of other marsh birds in the 
> area of course making listening a little challenging, like Marsh Wrens, 
> Wilson's Snipes, American Coots, Red-winged Blackbirds, and Common 
> Yellowthroats. Also Sora and Virginia Rails calling occasionally.
>
> I know of only one previous record for this species in Colorado, from July 
> 1906 at Barr Lake. I don't know if that was a specimen or not.
>
> I will be in the Monte Vista area a few more hours before I have to leave. 
> Feel free to contact me for more info, but hopefully this message helps.
>
> Good birding,
> Eric
>
> ---
> Eric DeFonso
> near Lyons, Boulder County, CO
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[cobirds] Re: Birding books

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Do you happen to have any on East Africa? My daughter is soon headed that 
way. Just wondering...

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

On Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 1:44:46 PM UTC-6 birdernorm wrote:

> Good afternoon! I have a number (I haven’t actually counted, but probably 
> fifty-ish) of birding books that I’d like dispose of. They are pretty good 
> quality stuff. Includes a complete hard copy of “Birds of North America”. 
> Does anybody know of a library or birding organization that might be 
> interested?
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
>
> Norm Lewis
> Lakewood
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[cobirds] News from the Field Spring Report

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Would whoever is compiling the news from the field report please contact 
me. I would like to submit San Luis Valley records for that period. Thanks. 

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[cobirds] Re: Avian flu

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Here is something I just got from AOS..

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI): An emerging disease threat in 
North America - American Ornithological Society (americanornithology.org) 


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>
> Does anyone know if local birds, geese, etc. have picked up the bird flu? 
> I’m not sure where I could get that kind of information. I am writing an 
> article for my local community about it since keys are in heavy population 
> here.
> Thanks 
> Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county 
> Sent from my iPhone
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[cobirds] Bird Trip in Alamosa

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Yesterday I led a bird trip for half a day around Alamosa hotspots. It was 
planned for half a day as the winds were once again to be a factor in the 
afternoon. We had an excellent morning and best birds were Gray Catbird, BC 
Hummingbird, Western Tanagers, Black-necked Stilts, and a number of Great 
Horned Owlets on their nests. This trip was our first gathering in two 
years and was a celebration of birds and life. 

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[cobirds] Re: Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chatfield Banding Report, 5/14/22

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I love these reports. They give me an indication of what species  waves 
might be coming through. Much appreciated.

John Rawinski
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On Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 5:35:20 PM UTC-6 Meredith McBurney wrote:

> We had a steady stream of birds for our many visitors today, up until the 
> last hour or so when it started to heat up.  26 new and 2 returns:
>
> Least Flycatcher 2
> Dusky Flycatcher 1 FOS
> House Wren 2
> Gray Catbird 1 new, 1 banded 2021
> Yellow Warbler 6 new, 1 banded 2021
> MacGillivray's Warbler 2
> Common Yellowthroat 2
> Wilson's Warbler 1
> Yellow-breasted Chat 1
> Lincoln's Sparrow 7
> Bullock's Oriole 1 FOS
>
> We are open 6 mornings per week, closed on Mondays.  Registration is 
> required to visit on the weekends - there are three 1 hour sessions, 
> starting at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30.  Go here 
>  to register.  There are school groups 
> every week day, arriving about 9:30.  Individuals may drop by early 
> mornings during the week although there are groups visiting early on some 
> days.
>
> Meredith McBurney
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> Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 
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[cobirds] San Luis Valley Update

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It has been tough birding for a few weeks now with unceasing strong winds 
we have had. Not even early mornings are available as winds howl through 
the night. So today, winds be danged, I birded the Malm Trail in Alamosa 
figuring there was some protection from the wind. It actually turned out 
well as the birds were also trying to get out of the wind into protected 
cover. So highlites wereBlack-chinned Hummingbird at 15 feet, 
Cordilleran Flycatcher, MacGillivrays Warbler,  Wilson's Warbler, Cinnamon 
Teal, Bullocks Oriole and Hermit Thrush. 

So maybe bird migrant numbers are increasing as I hoped. 

Recently at MV NWR, there is a lone Snow Goose on the auto tour loop. Very 
late!

John Rawinski
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Re: [cobirds] Pelican Mortality at Union Res (Boulder Co.)

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Yes agree with HPAI possibility. We are watching this issue closely in the 
San Luis Valley as well. 

John Rawinski
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> All:
>
> Got quite a few responses to my post, almost all suggesting it could be 
> High Path Avian Influenza (thank you Scott S. from the US F!) and to 
> call CPW.  I did talk to a message taker there on Friday, will update 
> everyone if/when I hear back from them.
>
> Jay Hutchins
> Longmont
>
> On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 1:37:09 PM UTC-6 lforre...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> These are water fowl, which may be susceptible to the avian flu they're 
>> very worried about. I think CPW wants to know about this level of 
>> fatalities.
>>
>> Lynne Forrester 
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>>
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[cobirds] Re: Tonight - Aiken Audubon Program - Pinyon Jays with Amy Seglund

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Will this be available for further viewing? 

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> Join us tonight, April 20, @ 7:00 pm 
> 
>  for 
> our monthly meeting and presentation. Amy Seglund, a Species Conservation 
> Coordinator with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will be speaking with us 
> about Pinyon Jays in Colorado. The amazing social Pinyon Jay is familiar to 
> many and yet surprisingly, little research has been done regarding the 
> species in Colorado. We do know that Pinyon Jay populations have recently 
> been declining. Because of these declines, Colorado Parks and Wildlife 
> initiated a study in 2019 to locate breeding colonies across the state to 
> better understand habitat use, assess site fidelity, and identify threats 
> to reproductive output. Come spend an evening learning about the natural 
> history of this species and recent research findings. 
>
> Zoom Link: 
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83817861538?pwd=UXBOZVNwQnl5cHBKZEJHUWw2ek1PUT09 
> 
>
> Meeting ID: 838 1786 1538
> Passcode: 950611
>
> Linda Hodges
> Colorado Springs
> El Paso County
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[cobirds] Re: Colo Birders Challenge

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Yes I did find that after reading further. Thanks Diana. 


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> Been looking more closely at this and noticed that it does not have to be 
> done on a county basis? Is that correct? 
>
> I will have limited time this year with my daughters graduation pending 
> but exploring options. Thanks.
>
> John Rawinski
> Monte Vista, CO
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[cobirds] Colo Birders Challenge

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Been looking more closely at this and noticed that it does not have to be 
done on a county basis? Is that correct? 

I will have limited time this year with my daughters graduation pending but 
exploring options. Thanks.

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Re: New Bird Recorded for San Luis Valley

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One correction and my apologies. I was submitting the Rare Bird Report and 
it occurred to me that I better check the CBRC database. Lo and behold, 
Tyler Stuart had reported some in 2016 in Conejos County 03/27/2016 that 
were approved. So looks like mine are second report, with my apologies. 

John Rawinski
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> I am excited to report that the San Luis Valley has added a new bird to 
> the list (pending CBRC approval). The 15 Chestnut-collared Longspurs I saw 
> at Sanchez Reservoir were the first ever, and had never been reported in 
> Righter and Andrews, Bailey and Niedrach, Kingery, Wickersham, eBird and my 
> own records of 40 years. 
> This species was one I suspected should migrate through on occasion, since 
> they winter in southern NM and Arizona. They were found on a 
> very-much-overgrazed prairie on the east side of Sanchez Reservoir SWA, 
> which has been heavily grazed by the hundreds of feral horses in that 
> location. The sighting took place as I was headed fishing for the morning. 
> Unfortunately, I had my junker camera and was able to get some blurred pics 
> but enough to be diagnostic.  If the ebird report is approved, you can 
> check it out on the Sanchez Reservoir Hotspot.  
>
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[cobirds] New Bird Recorded for San Luis Valley

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I am excited to report that the San Luis Valley has added a new bird to the 
list (pending CBRC approval). The 15 Chestnut-collared Longspurs I saw at 
Sanchez Reservoir were the first ever, and had never been reported in 
Righter and Andrews, Bailey and Niedrach, Kingery, Wickersham, eBird and my 
own records of 40 years. 
This species was one I suspected should migrate through on occasion, since 
they winter in southern NM and Arizona. They were found on a 
very-much-overgrazed prairie on the east side of Sanchez Reservoir SWA, 
which has been heavily grazed by the hundreds of feral horses in that 
location. The sighting took place as I was headed fishing for the morning. 
Unfortunately, I had my junker camera and was able to get some blurred pics 
but enough to be diagnostic.  If the ebird report is approved, you can 
check it out on the Sanchez Reservoir Hotspot.  

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Farewell Cranes

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As I write this, 10:09 am scores of cranes are high aloft and headed north 
on what appears to be favorable se winds aloft. You have to strain your 
eyes to see these tiny specks against the vast blue sky.  Last night I 
still saw 4,000 birds at Monte Vista NWR but those will be dwindling on 
favorable winds. 

All in all, it was a bit of a strange year. The manicured and mowed barley 
fields where normally birds flocked to feed in, were relatively avoided. 
Many Birds seems to be flying some distance from the refuge morning and 
evenings to other locations. 

Birds did use the barley field to the west of the MNVWR Headquarters but 
that is a long ways away and viewing not very favorable. During mid day, 
there were 4 to 6,000 birds at the east side Hwy 15 turnout, so that went 
well. 

I really like the new hours that were approved recently. Now us 
photographers can get into the refuge a little earlier to scout out birds, 
clouds, winds and potential photographs. 

Farewell to our friends until fall. Time to shift the focus to upland birds!

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Re: Monte Vista cranes

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Thousands. They seem to be lingering somewhat this year and not sure why. 
As of today 3/27, There still are at least 5K at Monte Refuge and 2K at 
Smith Reservoir. Not many people out looking so you'll have the place to 
yourself! 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista

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> Does anybody know if there are still cranes at Monte Vista?
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[cobirds] Still Good Numbers of Cranes

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A quick morning trip around the Monte Vista Refuge and still plenty of 
cranes to be seen. I would guess they will be here for another week so 
there is still time to come down and check them out. 8 to 10,000 birds 
still on the Refuge. Many more spread out across the Valley. 

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Re: [cobirds] eBird Images

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Thanks Peter.  I'll check it out. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO


On Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 6:23:26 PM UTC-7 Peter Ruprecht wrote:

> John,
>
> You can often find great photos on flickr.com that have Creative Commons 
> licensing.  This can be a lot easier than trying to figure out how to 
> contact an individual eBird user for permission to use their picture (since 
> by default on eBird, the photographer retains all copyrights to the photo: 
> https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48000960529-ebird-media-upload-faq#anchorotheruse
>  
> ).
>
> Peter Ruprecht
> Superior
>
> On Sun, Mar 6, 2022 at 5:55 PM mvjo...@gmail.com  
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>
>> I am preparing an article regarding birds, and though my own bird photo 
>> library is pretty extensive, I was hoping to also use images in the eBird 
>> website. Who should I contact to get permissions? Thanks.
>>
>> John Rawinski
>> Monte Vista, CO
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[cobirds] eBird Images

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I am preparing an article regarding birds, and though my own bird photo 
library is pretty extensive, I was hoping to also use images in the eBird 
website. Who should I contact to get permissions? Thanks.

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Cranes are spreading out

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So the latest from here is that we have about 8,000 to 12,000 cranes at the 
Monte Vista Refuge. (There are more in other locations in the Valley as 
well.) Water has been flowing for some time now at the Refuge and reaching 
new wetlands, and the birds are taking advantage of that. So now you can 
see them on both sides of Hwy 15 (on east and west side turnouts), the auto 
tour loop, 7S road, and toward the Research Unit, west on 8S.  Each places 
gives different aspects and lighting conditions for photographers. In 
addition, plenty of Canada and Cackling Geese with one lone Ross's Goose 
thrown in for you to find.  So far, they are not using the 8S turnout 
fields very much but things change daily it seems. Enjoy the cranes...they 
are here today and...well you know how to finish!

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Smith Reservoir Tundra Swan

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Those coming to see the cranes in the next few weeks might want to swing by 
Smith Reservoir, where today there was a wonderful assortment of 
waterbirds, including a single first year Tundra Swan. The other species 
included Common Goldeneye, American Wigeon, Northern Pintails,  Lesser 
Scaup, Bufflehead, Redhead, and Bald Eagle. There were about 2,100 Sandhill 
Cranes lining the shores of the east half of the reservoir. Twenty snow 
geese were also a nice sight to see. We (John Stump and I) would guess that 
there was at least 5,000 birds on the partially frozen/open water lake 
today. 

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Cranes Increasing in San Luis Valley

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Numbers have come up since last week. I estimate about 2-3,000 birds 
present on the Monte Vista Refuge, with many more scattered across the 
Valley. Other birds at the Refuge include Canada and Cackling Geese, 
Mallard, Green-wngd and Cinnamon Teal, Marsh Wren, Northern Harrier and 
many Northern Pintails. A few Bald Eagles can be seen perching in localized 
trees or terrorizing the other birds by flying or hunting near them. 

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] A Thousand Cranes

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Just took a quick look around the Monte Vista Refuge and saw about 1000 
Sandhill Cranes. The bulk were feeding in the fields west of the visitor 
center. We are on the cusp of many more birds to come. 

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Monte Vista Count Partial results

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We had a lovely cool day in the San Luis Valley with no snow cover. Because 
of COVID, we conducted our count in family pods. So I am still waiting for 
the overall results. 

My "pod" had a great day and we enjoyed seeing Northern Shrike, Tree 
Sparrows, Prairie Falcon, and Short-eared Owl. We totalled 27 species which 
was good for any team at this time of year. More to come as I hear. 

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[cobirds] Re: Colorado Christmas Bird Count dates

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Monte Vista NWR Count scheduled Dec 18th. Details forthcoming. Lisa 
Clements will coordinate. 

On Monday, November 15, 2021 at 12:35:58 AM UTC-7 Brandon wrote:

> We are less than a month away from the first Colorado Christmas Bird 
> Counts of the season.  Here is a list of dates that have been entered into 
> the Christmas Bird Count Website, so far.  I haven't heard of any counts 
> not happening so far.  I will update this list again next week, as I expect 
> most compilers will enter their date for their Christmas Bird Count soon.
>
> *Air Force Academy 5-Jan-2022*
> Aspen 
> *Black Forest 2-Jan-2022*
> *Barr Lake 2-Jan-2022*
> Boulder 
> Bonny Reservoir 
> Cortez 
> Crook 
> *Colorado Springs 18-Dec-2021*
> *Crow Valley 18-Dec-2021*
> Douglas County 
> Denver 
> *Delta 18-Dec-2021*
> *Dotsero 17-Dec-2021*
> *Durango 18-Dec-2021*
> *Denver (Urban) 1-Jan-2022*
> *Evergreen-Idaho Springs 19-Dec-2021*
> Eagle Valley 
> Fairplay 
> Fort Collins 
> Flagler 
> *Fountain Creek 15-Dec-2021*
> Granby 
> Grand Junction 
> Grand Mesa 
> Greeley 
> Great Sand Dunes National Park 
> Gunnison 
> Hotchkiss 
> *John Martin Reservoir 14-Dec-2021*
> Lake Isabel 
> Longmont 
> *Loveland 1-Jan-2022*
> *Montrose 19-Dec-2021*
> Monte Vista NWR 
> *North Jeffco 19-Dec-2021*
> North Park 
> *Nunn 19-Dec-2021*
> *Pawnee Buttes 31-Dec-2021*
> *Penrose 19-Dec-2021*
> Pinon Canyon 
> *Pawnee National Grasslands-East 24-Dec-2021*
> Pueblo Reservoir 
> *Pagosa Springs 18-Dec-2021*
> *Pueblo 16-Dec-2021*
> Rawhide Energy Station 
> Roaring Fork River Valley 
> Rocky Mountain National Park 
> *Rocky Ford 15-Dec-2021*
> *Salida 17-Dec-2021*
> Sterling 
> Spanish Peaks 
> Steamboat Springs 
> Summit County 
> Westcliffe 
> Weldona-Fort Morgan
>
> Brandon Percival
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[cobirds] Mississippi Kite Researcher

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Hi all:

I was recently contacted by a student at Angelo State doing research on 
Mississippi Kite genetics. She had asked about the two (three seen later by 
someone?) I found earlier this spring in Alamosa. That species is rare in 
the San Luis Valley and we have no breeding records. Be that as it may, I 
was going to suggest a few contacts for the eastern plains. I thought of 
Brandon Percival and Duane Nelson. Is there anyone else that is a good 
contact for this species? If you fellas are okay with it, I can connect you 
with her email. Let me know with a reply. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] San Luis valley Highlights

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Spent the last two days birding with a friend. It was sunny and nice and no 
winds for a change. Here are some of the special birds
South River Road: Bittern, Willow Flycatcher, Eared Grebe, Common 
Yellowthroat.
Pikes Stockade: Blue Grosbeak, plenty of mosquitoes (non hi lite!) and one 
very large Rattlesnake that we saw first! 
John James Canyon area: Got Sagebrush Sparrow and 1 Black-throated Sparrow. 
Cat Creek Loop: Plumbeous Vireo, Williamson's Sapsucker,  Green-tailed 
Towhee, and Pygmy Nuthatches. 

Really nice to be able to bird from the same vehicle once again. 

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[cobirds] Mississippi Kites in Alamosa

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Today there were two Mississippi Kites at the Malm Trail in Alamosa.  We 
have had about 6 observations of the species in the San Luis Valley up to 
today, so far as I know. One was an adult male and the other a first-year 
bird. They soared over the trail for quite some time, allowing for a number 
of pics for the ebird file. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Re: SE Colorado May 5th

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I wished we could have stayed longer but commitments, work,  and 
responsibilities required our return. The weather also was not helpful, 
giving us ONLY a good 1/2 day of birding.  Still would like to see the 22 
warbler weekends of past. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 8:29:47 PM UTC-6 Brandon wrote:

> With all reports from SE Colorado (Bent, Prowers, Kiowa, and Baca 
> Counties), there were at least 16 species of Warblers found today (5 May). 
> I saw 11 species of Warbler today, Cape May, Palm, Nashville, Virginia's, 
> and Townsend's all reported today, though not by me.  
>
> I saw Blackpoll, Black-and-white, Ovenbird, Northern Parula, Northern 
> Waterthrush, Yellow, Orange-crowned, Wilson's, MacGillivray's, 
> Yellow-rumped, Common Yellowthroat.  Also, Yellow-throated Vireo and Summer 
> Tanager.  Tomorrow is the last "cooler" day in SE Colorado until Sunday.  
> It suppose to be in the high 80s to lower 90s Friday and Saturday.  
> Hopefully tomorrow will be another good Migration day in SE Colorado.
>
> Brandon Percival 
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[cobirds] SE Colorado Quick Trip

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Lisa and I had limited time but managed a quick trip to SE Colorado 
Monday-Tuesday. It is always a joy for us to get down that way and see 
species we don't normally get in the San Luis Valley. Monday was 
rainy/snowy and birds were hard to come by. Tuesday was better. 
Hasty: Slow, cold and windy. Not much to be seen
Lamar CC: 2 Summer Tanagers, 2 Cardinals, Swainson's Thrush, 3 Lazuli 
Buntings, pretty slim for Warblers. 
Two Buttes: Nice variety but not like we remember in past years. Eastern 
Phoebe, American Redstart, Swainsons Thrushes, Bullock's Oriole, Lewis's 
Woodpecker...but again slim on warblers. A quick trip was way better than 
no trip!

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Re: SE Colo 4/25 to 28

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Thanks Dan. Hope things will pick up. Hope to be down there soon.

John Rawinski
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On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7:55:41 PM UTC-6 Dan Stringer wrote:

> I went to SE Colorado with Michael Kiessig and Chuck Aid Sunday the 25th 
> through today. Here's some info on how spring is progressing, in case 
> anyone will be going there soon. 
>
> In Bent County, Hasty Campground area was active with Chipping, Vesper, 
> and Lark Sparrows, American Goldfinches, only 2 Western Kingbirds, only 1 
> Mountain Bluebird on the road in. Many Yellow-rumped Warblers, mostly 
> Myrtle, one early Yellow Warbler and one Wilson's. Melody Tempel Grove was 
> very quiet, the irrigation ditch is dry. The south shore of Adobe Creek 
> Reservoir had 10 shorebird species, 51 Marbled Godwits being the highlight. 
>
> In Kiowa County, Neegronda and Neenoshe reservoirs had few shorebirds, 
> Upper Queens boat ramp area hosted 6 shorebird species, with an eye-opening 
> 108 American Avocets shoulder-to-shoulder. Lower Queens reservoir was dry.
>
> In Otero County, I saw shoreline at Lake Cheraw for the first time in 4 
> years, there were 9 shorebird species including 2 Snowy Plovers, and a good 
> number of Yellow-headed Blackbirds which seem to have shown up late this 
> year. Holbrook Reservoir was bone dry, Rocky Ford SWA was very quiet.
>
> In Prowers County, Thurston Reservoir had no shoreline, good numbers of 
> birds on the water and 5 swallow species. Lamar CC Woods early a.m. hosted 
> Brandon Percival therefore it was productive, 2 vocal Carolina Wrens, 1 
> carrying nest material, were the highlight of my 4 days. A Common Poorwill, 
> a Black-chinned Hummingbird, a few Chimney Swifts, only 1 Mississippi Kite 
> so far, numerous Northern Cardinals, warblers were many Yellow-rumped, 
> mostly Audubon, several Orange-crowned, 1 Yellow, 3 Wilson's, 1 Virginia's, 
> 1 Nashville, 1 Northern Parula on the north end and 1 on the south end.
>
> In Baca County, on Road M 1 Common Nighthawk was heard, in Carrizo Canyon 
> were 2 pair of Eastern Phoebe nest-building and the usual area specialties. 
> Two Buttes Reservoir was completely dry, the Black Hole area below in hot 
> mid-afternoon was very quiet.
>
> There were more dry areas than I've seen before, from small ditches / 
> ponds / playas to large reservoirs, the years-long drought is continuing 
> and the moisture on the front range etc. is repeatedly not making it down 
> there. It's early for warblers, vireos, and many other birds but it's 
> pretty fun to observe that the switch is being slowly flipped and there are 
> daily changes in trees, plants, insects, and birds.
>
> Dan Stringer
> Larkspur, CO
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[cobirds] Re: The Colorado Birds Spring Issue is available to CFO Members on cobirds.org

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Thanks Peter for your dedication and efforts and all those who contribute. 
I am looking forward to it. 

John Rawinski
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> CFO Members can read the spring digital edition of Colorado Birds on the CFO 
> website  starting today, and the print version will 
> mail this week. Highlights include tips for identifying large shorebirds in 
> the field, how Pine Siskins feed on the seeds of the Catalpa tree, learning 
> to identify sparrows by ear and much, much more.
>
> You'll learn about the newest addition to Colorado's official list, 
> maintained by CFO's Colorado Bird Records Committee, bringing the state's 
> total to 514 species. Speaking of sightings, you'll be treated to not one 
> but TWO editions of News From The Field thanks to some extra effort from 
> our esteemed compiler, Dean Shoup.
>
> Not a CFO member? Consider joining today 
>  to start receiving Colorado Birds, 
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> opportunities and to help support all CFO activities.
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> Good birding,
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[cobirds] Caspian Terns Still at San Luis Lake

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Went there this morning before the winds and had a nice few hours out 
there. In case any are wondering, I spoke with the campground host last 
week and he said camping was free so long as you had proper SWA 
pass/license. 
Some exciting birds were:
3 Caspian Terns
1 Herring Gull
2 BB Plovers
1 Sanderling
24 Western Sandpipers
22 least sandpipers
18 Willets 
40 Marbled Godwits

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[cobirds] Re: Changing Common Names of birds; example, Steller’s Jay

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Really entertaining dialogue on naming birds, often named for the least 
conspicuous feature. I also love bird names that might be longer than the 
actual bird...like Northern Beardless Tyrannulet. (CuriousIs there a 
Tyrannult with a beard?...My mind is picturing this!!) Along with Hugh's 
disdain for Least (which I agree) would be the boastful and judgement 
laddened "Greater"like Greater Yellowlegs. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO 

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>
> Peter the Great,Tsar of all of Russia, invited Georg W. Steller, a German 
> scientist to come to Russia and help explore and catalogue it’s natural 
> history. In 1741 Steller joined the Vitus Bering Expedition in sailing east 
> to discover what was out there. After several weeks   they bumped into new 
> land now known as Alaska. Steller discovered a jay, now known as Steller’s 
> Jay. The expedition sailed west exploring the Aleutians. Out of many of 
> Steller’s new discoveries was a new eagle, now known as Steller’s Sea Eagle.
>
> Doesn’t the eponymic name Steller’s Jay evoke more romance, interest, and 
> wonder than if it was just called, for convenience, say “Mountain” Jay?
>
> Bob Righter
> Denver, CO  
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[cobirds] Re: Long-billed Curlews Barr Lake (ADAMS)

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Four of them at San Luis Lake near Alamosa last night too!

John Rawinski

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> I wonder if any of them flew up from the Arsenal today, where we counted 
> 35 at 10 am this morning. Candice Johnson, Denver
>
> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5:05:30 PM UTC-6 u5b2...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Looking at 13 Long-billed Curlews in the south field, as you are driving 
>> to the visitor center.
>> Susan Rosine
>> Brighton
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[cobirds] Re: Mountain Birding Apr. 15-16

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Thanks Jack. Great report. 

On Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 9:34:44 PM UTC-6 Jack Bushong wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> My brother and I spent the last few days birding the mountains and found a 
> few interesting species. Below is a summary (albeit rather lengthy) of the 
> highlights.
>
> Lake County
>
> Crystal Lake: Full of waterfowl including good numbers of Lesser Scaup 
> and a Western Grebe that tripped the filter. In the surrounding sagebrush 
> flats we also found an early Sage Thrasher and several Vesper Sparrow.
>
> Twin Lakes: Mostly iced over. The sliver of open water had a large flock 
> of Western Grebe (114). Also present was a rare (for Lake Co.) Canvasback. 
>
> Chaffee County
>
> Clear Creek Reservoir: Frozen except for the far western side where 
> waterfowl were congregating, including a stunning male Wood Duck. The major 
> highlights were a male Mallard x Mexican Duck and a pair of Red-breasted 
> Merganser.
>
> Field along CR 160: 11 continuing Long-billed Curlew. 
>
> Sands Lake SWA: A stroll around the pond yielded an assortment of ducks, 
> a Savannah Sparrow (perhaps a tad early for the mountains), and a flock of 
> Tree and VG Swallows.
>
> Gunnison County
>
> McCabe Lane Wetlands: The highlight was an adult Black-crowned Night 
> Heron that flushed from the edge of one of the ponds. Also of note was a 
> Merlin near the parking lot.
>
> Blue Mesa Reservoir: We birded the far eastern corner of the reservoir 
> which required a ½ mile slog across the exposed lakebed to get to the 
> water’s edge. There were good numbers of Franklin’s, Ring-billed, and 
> California Gulls, a smattering of ducks including another Mallard x Mexican 
> Duck, and eight Bald Eagles. Also noteworthy was a flock of eight Western 
> Sandpipers and six Least Sandpipers. 
>
> Saguache County
>
> Saguache (town): The eastern corner of the town had lots of activity 
> including an Evening Grosbeak, several Lincoln’s Sparrow, and a rare Blue 
> Jay. The most unusual bird was the San Luis Valley’s first eBird record of 
> an Eastern Phoebe at the intersection of Christy Ave and 11th St. 
>
> Rio Grande County
>
> Home Lake SWA: As John Rawinski mentioned in an earlier post, Home Lake 
> is being dredged which is resulting in fantastic but ephemeral shorebird 
> habitat. Of note was a Western Sandpiper, two Long-billed Dowitcher, 47 
> American Avocet, 13 Greater Yellowlegs, and 24 Lesser Yellowlegs. 
>
> Monte Vista NWR: A large Tree Swallow flock had an early Northern 
> Rough-winged Swallow and Bank Swallow. Also of interest was a flock of 
> lingering Cackling Geese.
>
> Alamosa County
>
> Wetlands along Riverwood Dr: We noticed this place on Google Maps and 
> thought it’d be worth a check. It did not disappoint! A Black-necked Stilt 
> and several Long-billed Dowitchers were on the W side of the road while a 
> Great-tailed Grackle serenaded us from nearby.
>
> San Luis Lakes SWA: The expansive mudflats held a Black-necked Stilt, 
> three Baird’s Sandpiper, three Western Sandpipers, a Least Sandpiper, and 
> many avocets. Also of note were two Bonaparte’s Gulls.
>
> Park County
>
> Antero Reservoir: Mostly frozen except for the far SE corner. In this 
> pocket of open water were many ducks, most noteworthy of which was a male 
> Mexican Duck. Also in the area were 13 American Avocets, two Greater 
> Yellowlegs, and a pair of Wood Ducks. The grasslands nearby had an early 
> (for Park Co.) Lincoln’s Sparrow. 
>
> Overall it was a fantastic trip! Nice to see some migrants beginning to 
> trickle through the mountains. All of the aforementioned species have/will 
> be entered into eBird with an accompanying description.
>
> Good Birding,
>
> Jack Bushong, 
>
> Louisville
>
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[cobirds] Caspian Terns

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John Stump and I birded San Luis Lake today and were excited to find 4 
Caspian Terns sitting on a sandbar amongst many Ring-billed, and Franklin's 
Gulls. They are rare to unusual in the San Luis Valley. Cold wind made for 
watery eyes through the scope but we did get some pics for eBird. 

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[cobirds] The Hybrid Duck

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A while back I remember someone posting a photo of a strange duck at Monte 
Vista NWR. It was a hybrid of possible a shoveler and Blue winged Teal. I 
have gone through the previous posts and cannot seem to find it. If someone 
recalls the post, please direct me to it. Thanks. 

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[cobirds] Dunlin at San Luis Lake

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Got out yesterday and could NOT beat the winds, which pummeled me from the 
beginning with 20-40 mph blasts. Uggh I hate winds!  Could not leave the 
scope alone as the Zephyrs would surely have blown it over. Just the same, 
birding was good with many shorebirds including 2 Dunlin. This bird is 
considered rare to unusual in the San Luis Valley. It was there with Least, 
Baird's, Semipalmated and Western Sandpipers. A lone Black-necked Stilt was 
also good to see. 

On another note, Home Lake in Monte Vista, will be undergoing some dredging 
in the coming year and roads will be closed around it. The lake is being 
drained today. The hope is to make the lake deeper so that we can avoid 
winterkill on the fish.  You can still bird the trees on the west side of 
the lake, but waterbirds won't be there. 

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Re: News from Cherry Creek SP

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Nice to remember our friend Bob. I just wrote  a piece on the early days of 
the Crane Festival here in Monte Vista. That means I dusted off the 
recollections from over 30 years ago. Back then,  Bob and Wendy were the 
premier photographers capturing the essence of the cranes and other San 
Luis Valley wildlife in those early days. This was before social networking 
and I believe Bob (and Wendy) brought the uniqueness and fantastic nature 
of the Valley to many on the front range though his/their photography. Bob 
gave "slide shows" back then as programs for the Crane Festival. He offered 
some of their framed photographs as prizes. We became friends very early in 
those days as folks often got both of us mixed up with the similarity of  
names. Those were film camera days and were primitive by today's 
technology. Anyway, nice to remember Bob...

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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> Hi all
>
> Sitting on the Bob Rozinski memorial bench while over looking the pond on 
> cottonwood creek, I was able to fill Bob in on what was going on. During 
> our spiritual  conversation 25 species of birds made an appearance 
> including all three of the regular occurring teal and even a Black-crowned 
> Night-Heron swooped over the cattails and gave its friendly “wonk” 
> greeting. I wish now I’d brought along my camera as I’m sure Bob would have 
> offered some tips on how to reduce the blur in my photos. If you are out 
> birding Cherry Creek SP and feel like a little company  stop by and sit on 
> the Bob Rozinski bench and check in and be sure to bring your camera. 
>
> Bob Righter
> Denver CO
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[cobirds] Osprey Pair Building nest

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Today I was very surprised to see a pair of osprey building a nest at Home 
Lake SWA! This is the first time we have had any build a nest here in the 
Valley flats. We see them in migration here but no breeding evidence. Here 
is a pic from this morning.

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

[image: osprey_lowest.JPG] 

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[cobirds] . Re: Article: Mass Bird Die-Off Linked to Wildfires and Toxic Gases

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Someone should have done better proof reading of this document. "naive 
migratory birds" and many more grammatical errors. No titles on graphs and 
tables, no legends. 

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> Hi all
>
> Full paper on the bird die off issue ... 
> https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1029/2021GH000395 ... 
> titled "Unprecedented Migratory Bird Die-Off: A Citizen-Based Analysis on 
> the Spatiotemporal Patterns of Mass Mortality Events in the Western United 
> States"
>
> Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
>
> https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland
> On Friday, April 2, 2021 at 10:08:59 AM UTC-6 The Nunn Guy wrote:
>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Just got this from one of our Forest Service scientists.
>>
>>- 
>>
>> https://eos.org/research-spotlights/mass-bird-die-off-linked-to-wildfires-and-toxic-gases
>>
>> Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
>> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org
>>
>> https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland
>>
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[cobirds] Farewell Cranes

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Today under mild conditions, the crane departures have been constant since 
about 9:30 this morning. Always sad to see them go. But then the excitement 
begins to focus on migrating landbirds. How can a birder ever be bored? 

John Stump and I birded together this week for the first time since the 
pandemic started over a year ago. We both have had our shots and it was 
very enjoyable to get out and bird together. Numerous Sagebrush Sparrow 
east of Antonito made the trip great from the beginning.  One sat up and 
sang which was wonderful. 

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[cobirds] Re: eBird for Everyone by Ted Floyd - CFO Birding Skills Workshop now on Youtube!

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Missed it but will check out the link. Thanks for posting this...


On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 4:45:09 PM UTC-6 otowi...@gmail.com wrote:

> Last night's eBird workshop with Ted Floyd was a lot of fun and very 
> informative!  If you missed it, it is now available on the Colorado Field 
> Ornithologists YouTube Channel. 
> https://youtu.be/acEomIoxWLk
>
> Diana Beatty
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> on behalf of CFO board
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[cobirds] Don't Despair

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Just got done talking to the manager at the Sandhill Inn in Monte Vista. He 
said the storm has caused weekend cancellations so that he went from 68 
percent occupancy to 17%.  And the way this storm is amping up, I think 
staying home is a good choice for the coming weekend. But don't despair if 
you are a crane enthusiast. The birds will be around for another two weeks 
for plenty of viewing opportunity in case you want to re-schedule. 

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Re: Leucistic Bird Photos wanted

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We had a leucistic Red-tailed Hawk in the San Luis Valley in 2017. I will 
submit photos of that one and it will be interesting to see both. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 1:15:20 PM UTC-7 Gary Bowen (Thornton) wrote:

> Hi George -
> I have a few pics of the red-tail that was in Westminster for about 20 
> yrs. He passed last summer. Got pics about two or three weeks before his 
> body was found - not the best pics but usable. I heard the body was send 
> for study but not sure where it went, perhaps CSU or Museum of Nature and 
> Science. Would be great if it was mounted.
>
> Gary Bowen, Thornton
>
> On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 12:16:51 PM UTC-7 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hi George...I have MANY.  It will take a bit to find them among my 20,000 
>> photos But I know where they are. Coincidentally, I just posted about a few 
>> leucistic birds at the Monte Vista Refuge. 
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:55:18 AM UTC-7 George wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> The summer issue of Colorado Birds will have an article on leucism: “A 
>>> partial loss of pigmentation in a human or other animal, resulting in 
>>> white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, fur, or feathers but 
>>> not the eyes.” (https://www.thefreedictionary.com/leucistic)
>>>
>>> We are in search of photos of leucistic birds for the article, 
>>> especially any high-quality photos of the leucistic Red-tailed Hawk that 
>>> frequented the Greater Denver area in years past. If you have any photos of 
>>> “white birds” that you would like to contribute for this article please get 
>>> in touch: pho...@cobirds.org.
>>>
>>> Thanks much!
>>>
>>> George Mayfield
>>> Colorado Birds Photo Editor
>>> Wheat Ridge, CO 
>>>
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[cobirds] Re: Leucistic Bird Photos wanted

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Hi George...I have MANY.  It will take a bit to find them among my 20,000 
photos But I know where they are. Coincidentally, I just posted about a few 
leucistic birds at the Monte Vista Refuge. 

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> Hi All,
>
> The summer issue of Colorado Birds will have an article on leucism: “A 
> partial loss of pigmentation in a human or other animal, resulting in 
> white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, fur, or feathers but 
> not the eyes.” (https://www.thefreedictionary.com/leucistic)
>
> We are in search of photos of leucistic birds for the article, especially 
> any high-quality photos of the leucistic Red-tailed Hawk that frequented 
> the Greater Denver area in years past. If you have any photos of “white 
> birds” that you would like to contribute for this article please get in 
> touch: pho...@cobirds.org.
>
> Thanks much!
>
> George Mayfield
> Colorado Birds Photo Editor
> Wheat Ridge, CO 
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[cobirds] Latest on the Birds at Monte Vista Refuge

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Springtime is such a time of transition as temperatures warm and migrating 
birds are on the move. Things even change by the day and are doing so at 
the Monte Vista Refuge right now! Yesterday, we saw temperatures hit 51 
degrees and much of the areas that were frozen, were suddenly thawed. Birds 
took advantage of this change in the available water and are now roosting 
for the night and feeding in locations somewhat different than a few days 
ago. Be aware that birds leave their roosting areas to feed in the barley 
fields and do that mornings and evenings. 

The auto tour loop is still good with pockets of cranes roosting in 
wetlands. You can get pretty close to some of those pockets for excellent 
photographic opportunities. Many of the auto tour loop birds will fly to 
the barley fields west of the headquarters, where today there were about 
3,000 cranes. The 8S has a few cranes but not the numbers we hope for. They 
are also avoiding the east side turnout near the wellhead and I am not sure 
why. Numerous ducks can be seenCinnamons, GW Teal, Ring-necked, 
Mallards, Pintails, Redheads, Gadwalls, Bufflehead, and coots. 

A major change is that water has now reached the 2E and 7S areas, and 
8-1 cranes are feeding in that area. Add to that, thousands of Cackling 
and Canada geese and you have  a fabulous showcase of birds. Mallards 
swirled  in circles above the barley field this morning as if in a 
cauldron. It was quite a sight to see and the raucous calls and honks of 
the passing birds was powerful and magnificent. 

As luck would have it, I saw something odd in the hundreds of cackling 
geese and knew right away it was a Brant (of the nigricans, pacific 
variety). I no sooner got the camera up when the bird flew right at me, and 
I got a few shots in the cloudy low-light conditions as it flew past. If I 
had been a minute later, I would have never seen it. This is only the third 
record I am aware of for our Valley, with previous birds (all nigricans) 
seen in 1992, and the 2015 bird seen by many.  Look  for it in the 7S and 
2E area. 

Cranes are well scattered across the Valley. Yesterday, hundreds were in 
barley fields near Fort Garland. Lisa Rawinski reports 1500 birds are along 
the Stanley road and east.

And there are some oddities as well. I have posted the crane images, brant 
and oddities on my website under "recent additions" if you'd like to check 
it out.  

Zenfolio | John Rawinski 

So what is next? Well the tractor equipment is out in the fields and I 
expect them to be moving soon which will stir up grain and food for the 
birds. So more shifts are possible. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO
Enjoy them while they are here!

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[cobirds] Virtual Crane Festival

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If you cannot make it down here to see the cranes,  they will be online 
this year. Here is the link where you can register and buy tickets:

https://mvcranefest.org/

John Rawinski
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[cobirds] Re: are they hosting the crane festival this year in Monte Vista

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No it was cancelled due to covid.


On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 8:35:57 AM UTC-7 ednbonniebaker wrote:

> if so, i'm there!!
>
> bonnie boex
> denver
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[cobirds] Re: 10,000 Cranes

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They are around until April 1st more or less. First two weeks of March 
maximum numbers and then a serious migration exodus in the last two weeks 
of March. 

J Rawinski
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On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:08:53 AM UTC-7 susan...@gmail.com 
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>
> In your experience, how long do you expect they’ll hang around?   We are 
> planning a trip down and it would be great to know our time window.  We 
> don’t need 1, 1000 would be plenty!   
> On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 8:55:28 AM UTC-7 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Numbers have increased at the Monte Vista Refuge and there are 8,000 to 
>> 10,000 cranes there now. Go to the usual drive turnouts and you will not be 
>> disappointed. Plus a few more thousand scattered across the San Luis 
>> Valley. They are not quite peak so more birds are expected. There are also 
>> good numbers of Cackling  and Canada Geese,  Mallards, Pintails, Gadwall, 
>> GW and Cinnamon Teal, Redhead and Ring-necked Ducks. Harriers float on the 
>> breezes. Bald Eagles send the flocks aloft when they happen by. At Blanca 
>> Wetlands (which is currently closed) biologists out there conducting water 
>> management saw a male Red-breasted merganser, rare for this Valley, this 
>> past week. Should be watched for.
>>
>> John Rawinski
>> Monte Vista, CO 
>>
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[cobirds] Re: Odd duck at Fort Collins City Park (Sheldon Lake) - Larimer on 5Dec2020

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[image: 7847_042120alo.jpg]

Similar duck I photographed at Alamosa County last April. 

On Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:21:38 PM UTC-7 Dave Leatherman wrote:

> Today at Sheldon Lake in Fort Collins City Park I was scanning thru the 
> 150 or so Mallards and saw one with a head that was green throughout the 
> top half and tan throughout the bottom half.  It had a maroon chest, yellow 
> and black beak and body like a female Mallard.  In perusing the Sibley 
> Field Guide he actually shows a very similar bird and says it is a known 
> rare occurrence of a female that has certain male field marks (namely, the 
> top of the head coloration and the chest).  I have seen individuals that 
> apparently are hybrids between Mallard and Black or Mallard and Mexican, 
> that show odd green color configurations on the head, but never one with 
> this head pattern and assortment of other gender characteristics.  Just 
> thought I'd share.
>
> 
>
> Dave Leatherman
> Fort Collins
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[cobirds] 10,000 Cranes

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Numbers have increased at the Monte Vista Refuge and there are 8,000 to 
10,000 cranes there now. Go to the usual drive turnouts and you will not be 
disappointed. Plus a few more thousand scattered across the San Luis 
Valley. They are not quite peak so more birds are expected. There are also 
good numbers of Cackling  and Canada Geese,  Mallards, Pintails, Gadwall, 
GW and Cinnamon Teal, Redhead and Ring-necked Ducks. Harriers float on the 
breezes. Bald Eagles send the flocks aloft when they happen by. At Blanca 
Wetlands (which is currently closed) biologists out there conducting water 
management saw a male Red-breasted merganser, rare for this Valley, this 
past week. Should be watched for.

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO 

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[cobirds] Re: Fw: Owl knocks Eagle off nest

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Pretty awesome.never would have imagined it!


On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:27:13 PM UTC-7 sebastian patti wrote:

> Here's a pretty amazing video of a Great-horned Owl knocking the $#X@#*& 
> out of a Bald Eagle on a nest . . . this was on the KS List-serve a couple 
> of weeks ago . . .  Farmer Derek is in Marion County, KS, and has installed 
> an eagle cam at a nest on his land . . .  FYI.
>
> sebasti...@hotmail.com 
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> CELL: 773/304-7488 <(773)%20304-7488>
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> *From:* Birds & Their Habitats in Kansas  on 
> behalf of James Nickel 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:23 PM
> *To:* ksbi...@listserv.ksu.edu 
> *Subject:* Fwd: Owl knocks Eagle off nest 
>  
> Here is the link. Thanks Matthew
>
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> From: Matthew Jung 
> Date: Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 9:17 PM
> Subject: Re: Owl knocks Eagle off nest
> To: James Nickel 
>
>
>
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> > My friend has a cam on a Eagle nest in Marion County. He caught a Great
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> on
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[cobirds] Cranes Overhead in the San Luis Valley!

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Yesterday, a few waves of Sandhill Cranes came soaring into the Valley, 
bringing with them their signature calls of springtime. What excitement and 
joy. At the Monte Vista Refuge, I viewed about 200 birds but that will 
rapidly increase in the next few days. The Refuge will turn on the water 
this week and this will draw many more cranes, geese and ducks. A few 
Cackling Geese were present. Also note, there will not be a Crane Festival 
this year, but nothing says you cannot come down and enjoy the birds on 
your own. Will keep you posted. Remember the best time to view maximum 
numbers is about the first to second week of March. See you out there. 

John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Aggressive Owl in Superior

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Agree. Seems better to let it be. Maybe warn hikers of that situation.  
 John Rawinski Monte Vista, CO

On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 12:52:49 PM UTC-7 teheinr...@gmail.com 
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> This article in Boulder’s Daily Camera about an owl (Great Horned, I 
> presume) caught my attention:
>
>
> https://www.dailycamera.com/2021/02/02/who-me-superior-warns-residents-about-aggressive-owl/
>
> Seems if the aggression is due to protecting a nest, it would be better 
> not to attempt to relocate the owl.  
>
> Thomas Heinrich
> Boulder, CO
> nyc...@aol.com
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[cobirds] Re: Snow x cackling goose hybrid Pueblo city park?

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We had had similar goose at Monte Vista Refuge in past years. 

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 1:09:09 PM UTC-7 mnew...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thoughts on this bird? 
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