[cobirds] Gyrfalcon at John Martin?

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I had a friend send me a picture from a Hawk ID group, clearly a juvenile 
Gyrfalcon and said to be at John Martin Reservoir yesterday.  Has anyone 
else seen this bird?

Chris Selvig
Colorado Springs

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon Larimar

[Greg Vassilopoulos]

Just pulled into west Trilby to try to check out a raptor perched on third 
power pole.  I don’t have my bins with me but think it could be the Gyr... 
someone should check it out.

Greg Vassilopoulos 
Loveland 

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon Larimer

[Andrew Monson]

Hey Sean and Derek, 

Sorry for the late reply but I've only recently joined the COBirds group!  
I'm starting to doubt my light-morph Prairie Falcon ID on Horsetooth Rock 
itself one week ago (Thursday, February 4th) now that I've seen all of the 
Gyrfalcon reports.  My brain hadn't thought to consider it, but the 
location and size would check out for the Gyrfalcon.  The bird in question 
was perched in a way that I thought might be a nesting site, but it was 
also puffed up and appeared to be the size of a large snowman head (same 
color as snow, so a very light morph, with some flecks on the breast), 
which leads me to believe it was bigger than a Prairie Falcon.  I had a 
visual on its head and could see the "tears" on its face, but unfortunately 
didn't have my camera on me.

I'm still working on getting better at IDs but figured I'd throw my two 
cents in just in case it helps anyone, even if a week late.

Best,
Andrew Monson
Fort Collins, CO

On Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 5:59:07 PM UTC-7 Sean Walters wrote:

> Hey Derek,
>
> I had the Gyr just south of that site (in Pineridge Natural Area) January 
> 20, roughly 4:30 in the afternoon. It was perched briefly on one of the 
> large power poles before flying west toward Horsetooth Reservoir. In 
> subsequent searching, I haven’t seen it again. 
>
> Sean Walters
> Fort Collins, CO
>
> On Feb 5, 2021, at 7:14 PM, Derek Hill  wrote:
>
> 
>
> COBirders,
> Has anyone seen the Larimer County Gyrfalcon lately? Last update I see is 
> from the day after Christmas so I thought I'd share.  This afternoon 5 Feb 
> 2:45pm at a job site in SW Ft. Collins at the northeast corner of W. Drake 
> Rd & Overland was quite the bird. This is just below the S end of 
> Horsetooth Reservoir. At first glance coming head-on I took it to be just a 
> Red-tailed Hawk doing their rowing flight they often do to power on through 
> at low altitude. As it very quickly passed overhead the wingshape and 
> cadence quickly made it obvious this was no Buteo!  The absolute thickest 
> bodied, most massive falcon I've ever seen. It was so fast I didn't get 
> much of a study, but enough. No black armpits, pretty unremarkable pattern, 
> but the massive body and wide wings were astounding. The only other Gyr 
> I've seen was the Texas bird several years back, which never left its perch 
> during our observation. So, the first time seeing a Gyr in flight is 
> something else.
> Good birding,
> Derek Hill
> Loveland, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon Larimer

[Sean Walters]

Hey Derek,

I had the Gyr just south of that site (in Pineridge Natural Area) January 20, 
roughly 4:30 in the afternoon. It was perched briefly on one of the large power 
poles before flying west toward Horsetooth Reservoir. In subsequent searching, 
I haven’t seen it again. 

Sean Walters
Fort Collins, CO

> On Feb 5, 2021, at 7:14 PM, Derek Hill  wrote:
> 
> 
> COBirders,
> Has anyone seen the Larimer County Gyrfalcon lately? Last update I see is 
> from the day after Christmas so I thought I'd share.  This afternoon 5 Feb 
> 2:45pm at a job site in SW Ft. Collins at the northeast corner of W. Drake Rd 
> & Overland was quite the bird. This is just below the S end of Horsetooth 
> Reservoir. At first glance coming head-on I took it to be just a Red-tailed 
> Hawk doing their rowing flight they often do to power on through at low 
> altitude. As it very quickly passed overhead the wingshape and cadence 
> quickly made it obvious this was no Buteo!  The absolute thickest bodied, 
> most massive falcon I've ever seen. It was so fast I didn't get much of a 
> study, but enough. No black armpits, pretty unremarkable pattern, but the 
> massive body and wide wings were astounding. The only other Gyr I've seen was 
> the Texas bird several years back, which never left its perch during our 
> observation. So, the first time seeing a Gyr in flight is something else.
> Good birding,
> Derek Hill
> Loveland, CO
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon Larimer

[Derek Hill]

COBirders,
Has anyone seen the Larimer County Gyrfalcon lately? Last update I see is 
from the day after Christmas so I thought I'd share.  This afternoon 5 Feb 
2:45pm at a job site in SW Ft. Collins at the northeast corner of W. Drake 
Rd & Overland was quite the bird. This is just below the S end of 
Horsetooth Reservoir. At first glance coming head-on I took it to be just a 
Red-tailed Hawk doing their rowing flight they often do to power on through 
at low altitude. As it very quickly passed overhead the wingshape and 
cadence quickly made it obvious this was no Buteo!  The absolute thickest 
bodied, most massive falcon I've ever seen. It was so fast I didn't get 
much of a study, but enough. No black armpits, pretty unremarkable pattern, 
but the massive body and wide wings were astounding. The only other Gyr 
I've seen was the Texas bird several years back, which never left its perch 
during our observation. So, the first time seeing a Gyr in flight is 
something else.
Good birding,
Derek Hill
Loveland, CO

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Ft. Collins

[Lauren Hyde]

I looked on Friday between noon and 1pm but was not successful. 

> On Dec 20, 2020, at 11:20 AM, nat@gmail.com  wrote:
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> Good morning.
> 
> Has anyone had success in seeing the gyrfalcon since it was first reported 
> last weekend? 
> 
> Thank you!
> N
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Ft. Collins

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Good morning.

Has anyone had success in seeing the gyrfalcon since it was first reported 
last weekend? 

Thank you!
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Re: [cobirds] GYRFALCON still present; Larimer County

[Cole Sage]

The Gyrfalcon was not present when I arrive at 8:45 but returned to the
same power pole at 9:17. At 9:35 it flew away to the south.

Cole Sage Denver
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On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 8:35 AM Joey  wrote:

> Steve Stachowiak reports:
> The Gyrfalcon was observed this morning at 7:36 AM on Trilby Road just
> south of the Larimer County landfill. It was perched on the top cross bar
> of the large electrical tower adjacent to the concrete water treatment tank
> at the top of the hill. It is still there as of this post.
> Joey Kellner
> Littleton, Colorado
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[cobirds] GYRFALCON still present; Larimer County

[Joey]

Steve Stachowiak reports:
The Gyrfalcon was observed this morning at 7:36 AM on Trilby Road just south of 
the Larimer County landfill. It was perched on the top cross bar of the large 
electrical tower adjacent to the concrete water treatment tank at the top of 
the hill. It is still there as of this post.
Joey Kellner
Littleton,  Colorado

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon on Trilby Road s of Larimer Landfill on 2/18/2020 (Larimer)

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

Peter Burke and I saw the gyrfalcon this morning on the big poles w of Taft on 
Trilby about 10am.  After maybe 20 minutes, the bird flew off in pursuit of 
something toward the sw corner of the landfill and appeared to land on the 
ground but we lost sight of it.  About an hour later another big falcon landed 
on a pole east of the one the gyr had been on.  Eventually the second bird 
moved one pole to the west and perched on the same pole the gyr had chosen 
earlier (I am guessing the 5th big pole w of Taft).  The second bird proved to 
be a prairie falcon.  Interestingly, we actually saw the prairie fly n to 
pursue a common raven that was heading s out of the landfill with a big 
mouthful of something distinctly yellow.  What could the prize have been?  The 
falcon tried to shake down the raven but we did not see anything drop.  This 
episode was very reminiscent of what jaegers do with gulls.

Gauging the size of birds is tough on those big poles.  Obviously, if the 
choice is between gyr and prairie and one sees the underwing pattern, an ID is 
rather simple.  Back in the comfort of 70-degree computer chairs, Peter and I 
went to school on our photos and would now suggest the following:

Both gyr and prairie are big gray falcons.

Both have dark malars, with a typical prairie falcon having a darker and 
narrower malar than this gyr.

Both have bright white throats.

Both have pale areas on the side of the face behind the malar.  On the prairie, 
this area matches the throat in whiteness.  On the gyr it is bigger and grayer 
than the throat, not nearly as contrasting.

The prairie has a small white patch immediately behind the eye, the gyr does 
not.

The supercilium of the prairie shows some bright white, the gyr's is pale but 
not bright white.

Cere of prairie seems brighter yellow than the pale yellow-green of gyr.

As anyone who has seen this gyr knows, if it is on a pole, it may not, probably 
won't, stay put for long.  As soon as getting on a big gray falcon, check the 
head.  If it has bright white anywhere other than the throat, it is likely a 
prairie.

We are trying to be helpful here and in no way quibble with anyone who has 
wrestled with an ID of the falcons in this situation.  The guides do not say 
enough of help with this difficult ID challenge.  One would think, myself 
included, there would be little confusion between birds 6 inches different in 
length and with one being twice the weight of the other.  Not true at the 
distances involved, being puffed up in cold weather, having full crops/bellies 
and being under the optical illusion those monster poles seem to generate.  See 
my poor photos attached that, nevertheless, mirror the views one gets in terms 
of distance and lighting.  Left bird is gyr, right is prairie.

  
[cid:a3ff8f63-acb3-46ad-8da7-a10fd87655e7]  
[cid:badbcb4b-1c51-4ff6-aad9-07229b387a0d]

And thank you to Andy Bankert and Robert Beauchamp for first finding the 
gyrfalcon last winter and this winter, respectively.

Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Lairimer County

[Brian Johnson]

The Gyrfalcon made a very brief appperence this morning at around 7:30. Seen 
perched on top of the fifth utility pole from the intrsection of Trilby and 
Taft. Gone with in a minute. 
Brian Johnson 
Englewood CO 

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon. Larimer

[David Wade]

The Gyrfalcon is currently perched on the top crossbar of the first power pole 
West of Trilby Road

David Wade
Ft Collins CO

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now

[Nicholas Komar]

West TRILBY. RD pole on South side of the road., south of Larimer landfill. 

Nick Komar 
Fort Collins CO

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon continues in Larimer County

[Carl Bendorf]

While traveling to and from Fort Collins today (from Longmont), I had 
occasion to stop by to check for the Gyrfalcon that had been seen on and 
off in Larimer County.  The bird was present as I arrived at both 11:15 on 
my way north and again at 3:45 on my way back home.  Both times, it was 
perched on the tallest metal powerline poles that line Trilby Avenue to the 
west of Taft Hill Rd.  Trilby Ave is about 0.7 miles south of the Larimer 
County Landfill.  For the morning sighting, the falcon took off toward the 
landfill about two minutes after we arrived; in the afternoon, the bird 
never left its perch on the power pole during our ten minute stay.

Carl Bendorf
Longmont

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

Gyrfalcon (Fort Collins Landfill) on favorite tower (southside of dump, 
west of Taft Ave; third pole) at 1230. I have seen gyr same pole now 3x in 
the 1100-1300 window and once 0830-0930 last 30-40 days.

   - Three photos (middle of homepage): 
   http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

Good omen for tomorrow's "Raptor Alley" trip in 
Nunn-http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/795/nunn-guy-field-trip-raptor-alley.
 
Today's wInd event has not started here yet and tomorrow during trip winds 
should be fine predicted 5-10mpg only.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon-Larimer-Yes!

[Josh Bruening]

I should’ve said that I saw the bird at 11:25 AM.

Josh Bruening
Fort Collins

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 13, 2020, at 11:32 AM, Josh Bruening <87211...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> I just had the Gyrfalcon sitting on the second to last utility pole on the 
> south side of Trilby but just east of Taft.  I drove across the intersection 
> to park and see if I could get a pic but the bird flew south.  I tried to 
> beat him to the Coyote Ridge parking lot but I never got back on the bird. I 
> am on my way to a meeting so can’t stay to see if he returns. Maybe it turned 
> back to the landfill.  But the bird is still around.
> 
> Josh Bruening
> Fort Collins
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon-Larimer-Yes!

[Josh Bruening]

All,

I just had the Gyrfalcon sitting on the second to last utility pole on the 
south side of Trilby but just east of Taft.  I drove across the intersection to 
park and see if I could get a pic but the bird flew south.  I tried to beat him 
to the Coyote Ridge parking lot but I never got back on the bird. I am on my 
way to a meeting so can’t stay to see if he returns. Maybe it turned back to 
the landfill.  But the bird is still around.

Josh Bruening
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Ft Collins

[Alan Bell]

The gyrfalcon was perched on one of the power poles at Trilby and Taft for 
about 10 minutes this morning. It flew off to the north at 8:45.

Alan Bell, Boulder

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Timnath - 18 December 2019

[Caleb A]

Hello,
I went birding yesterday evening, and the Gyrfalcon flew past me as I was 
walking to count waterfowl. It was headed due west, about 1 mile north of 
the Trilby stakeout. The bird was seen on public property.
-Caleb Alons

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon seen this morning, Larimer

[Joe Kipper]

Gyrfalcon seen this morning from Trilby Rd. west of Taft Hill in south Fort 
Collins by myself and two others. It began attacking gulls at 8:25, but did 
not have any success in securing a meal. It then landed in a lone tree 
north of Trilby Rd, where it was harassed by Magpies and Ravens for several 
minutes. After that, the falcon perched on one of the tall power poles 
along Trilby Rd west of Taft Hill. The Gyrfalcon perched alongside Trilby 
Rd until 8:47, when it flew right past me, circled a couple of times, and 
proceeded to disappear to the northwest. Some of my fuzzy photos are here: 
https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/192766011
https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/192766021
Happy Birding,
Joe Kipper
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon Yes briefly 9:15

[Adrian Lakin (adrianlak...@gmail.com)]

Falcon seen by 2 of us chasing a crow near the landfill. Lost it over a ridge 
to the north west of the landfill. No sign since then...

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon - Larimer County

[David A. Steingraeber]

The Gyrfalcon was present this morning along Trilby Rd., west of Taft Hill.  
When I arrived at 10:40, it was perched atop an insulator on the crossbar of 
one of the shorter (wooden) powerpoles, directly north of the larger steel 
tower #13 and about 30 m off the road.  About 5 min. later, a magpie dove at 
the falcon and perched on the same crossbar, ~ 10 ft. from the falcon. The 
magpie was agitated and repeatedly bobbed its tail, and after 1-2 minutes, took 
off to the south, chased by the falcon. The falcon then flew to the west and 
back north over the road, continuing low over the ground as it coursed north. 
It landed in a tree to the NW of where I was observing, about 1/4 mi. away.  
Over the next 5 min., it was joined in the tree by 4 magpies and 2 ravens, 
which continually mobbed and harassed the falcon. The falcon took off and 
headed south, and the ravens and magpies took to the air. The falcon wheeled 
back to the north and climbed above the flying ravens, which it proceeded to 
pursue. Twice, it dove and attacked a raven, but without success. It then 
returned to the tree, and after perching there for 1-2 min., flew low to the 
ground to the north, and perched atop a fencepost about 1/4 mile north of the 
tree.  Over the next few minutes it attracted 3 magpies, which perched on the 
fence nearby and continued their harassment. When I departed at 11:00 AM, the 
falcon was still perched on the fencepost.

David Steingraeber
Larimer County, W. of Horsetooth Reservoir

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon--no

[Bert Harris]

Hi all,

We spent about an hour in the Gyrfalcon area in Ft. Collins this morning.
We started at 7:30 and scanned all of the power poles from Trilby Rd. We
plan on trying again in the coming days. Any reports, positive or negative,
would be appreciated. Thank you!

Bert Harris
Orlean, Virginia

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County

[John Shenot]

And gone at 7:40. I hope it returns for ithers to see today.

John Shenot 
Fort Collins 

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County

[John Shenot]

Bird is presently (7:26am Saturday) on piwer pole west of highway at Trilby.

John Shenot
Fort Collins Co

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County

[Brian Johnson]

Hi,
I have not had time of until Friday, tomorrow, and I was wondering if that 
Gyrfalcon is still being seen. If someone could send me a message and let 
me know if has been seen in the last few days I would appreciate it. Being 
a sensitive specie I can't use ebird to help me plan.

Thanks Brian Johnson,
Englewood CO

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer Cty, yes

[Brad Biggerstaff]

Bird was along Trilby Rd., southwest of Fort Collins as previously
described.  It was there when I arrived at about 8:40 and it left towards
the buffet, er...landfill, within 10 min.

Brad Biggerstaff
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Larimer County

[Diane Roberts]

Here are some photos in the link from around 8:30am today near on Trilby Road 
south of Larimer County Landfill. Such a treat to see! Thanks to Robert 
Beauchamp reporting yesterday! 

https://ebird.org/checklist/S61200910

Diane Roberts 
Highlands Ranch, CO
 

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer County

[marimammoser]

At 9:30 this morning, the Gyrfalcon was again on top of one of the metal 
power poles just west of Taft Hill Road. It stayed there long enough for me 
to get my scope out and on the bird. I watched it for 3-4 minutes, calling 
Dave Leatherman in the meantime. At 9:35 it flew southeast across Taft Hill 
Road and interacted with another falcon, possibly the Prairie Falcon. It 
dove and twisted and turned with the other bird until the other one left. I 
then lost it. Dave showed up at 9: 45 or so. We watched for another 20 
minutes or so and I then noticed it had returned to the top of the 4th 
metal pole from the west end of the straight line of poles. We raced along 
Trilby to get close and were able to stop and both get our scopes on the 
bird. Dave also was able to get his camera out and took several pictures. 
The Falcon then took off circling and soaring towards the dump and we then 
lost it. 5 minutes later all of the gulls (approximately 1000) at the dump 
got up, so we think it chased or harassed them.

Joe Mammoser
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon

[robert beauchamp]

Gerfalcon currently on power pole at Trilby and Taft, near landfill. 8:30 a.m.
Robert Beauchamp 
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon not seen as of early afternoon, Fort Collins (Larimer) on 1Feb2019

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

Scott Baily, yesterday's refinder of the gyr initially found at the landfill by 
Andy Bankert, and I went out to Reservoir Ridge Natural Area on the west side 
of Fort Collins between 9 and 11am this morning.  In some sort of dirty trick, 
sitting on a pole only two away from where the gyr was yesterday afternoon, was 
a Prairie Falcon.   After eliminating Red-tailed Hawk and under the influence 
of long distance and "want", both of us talked ourselves into the initial 
belief the Prairie Falcon was the gyr.  So did two other birders who viewed the 
bird independently.  Eventually we all came to our senses.  I put together this 
comparison graphic for the sake of anyone else who might be going out there as 
an aid to unnecessary heart rate increases, or worse, misidentifications/posts, 
etc.  Prairie Falcons are a full 6 inches shorter than a Gyrfalcon, but a lone 
bird can be tough to gauge.  Other differences are contained in the Power Point 
frame below.

Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins

PS - the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, with some difficulty, was seen at Grandview 
Cemetery today by Carl, John and Mark (all from Longmont), Dave Farmer from FC, 
and me.  In the southwestern corner of the cemetery, the double-trunked pine 
EAST of the light pole east of the golf course portapotty is its favorite hang 
(60-70% of way up the trunk), with the big cottonwood east of the pine being 
its default retreat (as are probably other places we don't know about).

  [cid:643f4c44-8589-4576-a41b-596bb9994ddf]

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon still present in Fort Collins (Larimer) on 31Jan2019

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

I got an email message today from Scott Baily today who lives on the west side 
of Fort Collins that contained a beautiful photo of a Gyrfalcon.  It almost 
assuredly is the same individual found late last year by Andy Bankert at the 
Larimer County Landfill.  The location of Scott's photo is Reservoir Ridge 
Natural Area, which is roughly 7 miles nnw of the landfill along the foothills. 
 The pole in the picture is part of a powerline that crosses the foot trail 
that leads west from the RRNA parking lot on Overland Trail.  This parking lot 
is on the west side of Overland Trail about a mile north of West Vine Drive.  I 
would estimate the distance from the parking lot to the powerline at about a 
mile.  The walking is flat.  Although I don't normally go that far west when I 
am visiting to see/photograph the bobolinks that nest in this area in summer, 
Scott tells me the powerline is just east of where the two trails come together 
near the metal foot bridge over the irrigation ditch.  If you go west from the 
parking lot, just key on the tall n-s powerline.  It is the only one straight 
west of the parking lot.  Scott first saw the bird at 2:30pm, went home got his 
camera and it was still there at 3:30.  Nice refind, Scott!

  [cid:fa6e006e-5828-42ac-82e2-f8e47b937a60]

Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon

[Wayne Wathen]

As I mentioned earlier my wife and I did NOT see in on January 9th.  That was 
our second unsuccessful attempt.

Laura & Wayne Wathen
Highlands Ranch, CO

From: cobirds@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Sally 
Waterhouse 
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 8:53 AM
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Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon

I've not seen a positive sighting report of the Gyrfalcon since Jan 4th and a 
negative on Jan 10th.  Have others seen the bird more recently and not 
reported?? Have others looked more recently with no luck??  This would help 
decide whether I make another trip.  Thanks.
Sally Waterhouse
Nathrop, CO


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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon

[Sally Waterhouse]

I've not seen a positive sighting report of the Gyrfalcon since Jan 4th and 
a negative on Jan 10th.  Have others seen the bird more recently and not 
reported?? Have others looked more recently with no luck??  This would help 
decide whether I make another trip.  Thanks.
Sally Waterhouse
Nathrop, CO

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon RFI

[Wayne Wathen]

My wife (Laura) and I spent about 2 1/2 hours waiting and looking yesterday 
(1/9) from shortly after 10:00 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m.  No Gyrfalcon.  Did see 
a Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, 3 Red-tailed Hawks, and one Kestrel, plus lots of 
Crows and some Ravens.  This also was our 2nd attempt.  We then headed over and 
again saw the Pink-footed Goose and lots of interesting waterfowl but no 
Barnacle Goose.  I guess we should have gone there first.  Good luck.

Laura & Wayne Wathen
Highlands Ranch, CO


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DeBoer 
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 10:35 AM
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Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon RFI

Has anyone seen, or tried and missed, the gyrfalcon recently?

I might have time for a third attempt this weekend.

Thanks,
Kevin DeBoer
Lakewood, CO

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon RFI

[Kevin DeBoer]

Has anyone seen, or tried and missed, the gyrfalcon recently?

I might have time for a third attempt this weekend. 

Thanks, 
Kevin DeBoer
Lakewood, CO

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon

[Carol Ortenzio]

As we were leaving Trilby rd, the Gyr flew from the north to the south across 
the road & over us. It flew to the south field & continued on. Time 4:23.
Carol Ortenzio
GJ

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

[Mike Blatchley]

Sorry, it’s a false alarm.  Subject bird just took fight and is a Northern
Harrier.

Mike Blatchley
Longmont


On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 3:01 PM Kevin DeBoer  wrote:

> 57th just east of Taft on prey right now
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

[Kevin DeBoer]

A wild Gyr chase. Sorry all.

Kevin DeBoer
Lakewood

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

['Larry Modesitt' via Colorado Birds]

Sad news. Was a male Northern Harrier. 

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> On Jan 1, 2019, at 3:12 PM, 'Larry Modesitt' via Colorado Birds 
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> Thanks, Kevin. Taft becomes Wilson. Falcon 1/4 mile e of Wilson. 
> Larry Modesitt 
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>> 57th just east of Taft on prey right now
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

['Larry Modesitt' via Colorado Birds]

Thanks, Kevin. Taft becomes Wilson. Falcon 1/4 mile e of Wilson. 
Larry Modesitt 

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> 57th just east of Taft on prey right now
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

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57th just east of Taft on prey right now

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

[Nicholas Komar]

Relocated by CBC team (spotted by Joe Kipper) feeding on prey in a field at 
71st and Franklin. Flew north. Maybe headed back to West Trilby now. 1:55 pm 

Nick Komar
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> At 10 o'clock this morning I had the Falcon on the furthers West metal Pole 
> from Taft Hill near Spring road where the gate is  last seen flying towards 
> the dump have not re located.
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

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At 10 o'clock this morning I had the Falcon on the furthers West metal Pole 
from Taft Hill near Spring road where the gate is  last seen flying towards the 
dump have not re located.
Loch Kilpatrick, parker, co
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

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Gyr just flew over the dump headed north

Norm
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> On Dec 29, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Nicholas Komar  wrote:
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> Currently on a pole on West Trilby Road west of Taft Hill Road
> 
> Nick Komar 
> Fort Collins Colorado
> 
>> On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:57 AM, 'Birding' via Colorado Birds 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Any current reports would be appreciated- several parties looking.
>> 
>> Norm
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>> 
>>> On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:22 AM, 'Azz85' via Colorado Birds 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Gyrfalcon is back at Taft and Trilby. 11:20. 
>>> Aaron Shipe 
>>> Jeffco 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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 On Dec 29, 2018, at 8:41 AM, David Ely  wrote:
 
 The gyrfalcon is currently perched on a fence post east of Taft Hill Road 
 about 1/4 mile south of dump entrance.  It is about 250 yards east of Taft 
 eating a prey item. 8:40am
 
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

[Nicholas Komar]

Currently on a pole on West Trilby Road west of Taft Hill Road

Nick Komar 
Fort Collins Colorado

> On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:57 AM, 'Birding' via Colorado Birds 
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> Any current reports would be appreciated- several parties looking.
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> Norm
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>> On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:22 AM, 'Azz85' via Colorado Birds 
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>> Gyrfalcon is back at Taft and Trilby. 11:20. 
>> Aaron Shipe 
>> Jeffco 
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>>> On Dec 29, 2018, at 8:41 AM, David Ely  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The gyrfalcon is currently perched on a fence post east of Taft Hill Road 
>>> about 1/4 mile south of dump entrance.  It is about 250 yards east of Taft 
>>> eating a prey item. 8:40am
>>> 
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

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Any current reports would be appreciated- several parties looking.

Norm
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> Gyrfalcon is back at Taft and Trilby. 11:20. 
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>> On Dec 29, 2018, at 8:41 AM, David Ely  wrote:
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>> The gyrfalcon is currently perched on a fence post east of Taft Hill Road 
>> about 1/4 mile south of dump entrance.  It is about 250 yards east of Taft 
>> eating a prey item. 8:40am
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

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Last we saw, the Gyrfalcon was going east (Shields) along Trilby. Time about 
11:20.

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> Gyrfalcon is back at Taft and Trilby. 11:20. 
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>> On Dec 29, 2018, at 8:41 AM, David Ely  wrote:
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>> The gyrfalcon is currently perched on a fence post east of Taft Hill Road 
>> about 1/4 mile south of dump entrance.  It is about 250 yards east of Taft 
>> eating a prey item. 8:40am
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

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Gyrfalcon is back at Taft and Trilby. 11:20. 
Aaron Shipe 
Jeffco 

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> On Dec 29, 2018, at 8:41 AM, David Ely  wrote:
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> The gyrfalcon is currently perched on a fence post east of Taft Hill Road 
> about 1/4 mile south of dump entrance.  It is about 250 yards east of Taft 
> eating a prey item. 8:40am
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> David Ely and Steve Mlodinow 
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

[David Ely]

The gyrfalcon is currently perched on a fence post east of Taft Hill Road
about 1/4 mile south of dump entrance.  It is about 250 yards east of Taft
eating a prey item. 8:40am

David Ely and Steve Mlodinow

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon Larimer County

[Andrew Bankert]

The Gyrfalcon came through the landfill around 10:15 this morning and then
sat on one of the large power poles on Trilby Road for a while before
flying off to the west to chase some Rock Pigeons and then flying northeast
and out of sight over Cathy Fromme Prairie.  The Glaucous and Nelson's
Gulls were at the landfill this morning before the Gyr came through, and I
photographed a white-winged gull that is probably a Thayer's Gull that
appeared to have a solid white wing in flight (photos show some dark on the
primaries) that made me hopeful for Glaucous-winged Gull.  We later saw the
Glacuous and Nelson's Gulls at Warren Lake.

Good Birding,
Andy Bankert

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon

['Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds]

The falcon was seen by Ed Secor and me at about 330 from the gate of the Ft 
Collins landfill eating prey. We had seen it flying around intermittently but 
then saw him come down to the landfill and eat his prey with magpies and ravens 
in attendance. 
 The gate to the landfill is on Taft Hill Road just north of Trilby.

Deb Carstensen, unincorporated Arapahoe county – Littleton

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon

[Peter Burke]

COBirders,
I wanted a flight shot of the Gyr for Christmas and this morning, David Ely
and I, along with several others were fortunate to get good looks, and then
watch as the bird pursued a Rock Pigeon, showing off some amazing
high-speed aerobatics. (Both in fact, as I think the Pigeon survived
multiple attacks.)

Anyway, I got my Xmas gift, you can see here .

Happy holidays everyone!

Peter
Boulder, CO


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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon spotted this morning.

[cteuton]

First seen near west end of Trilby road, perched on pole, just after 10AM. Flew 
briefly to pole just west of intersection of Trilby and Taft Hill, then flew 
north where it was seen stooping near the two buildings north of there. Not 
being seen at this moment.
Cheryl Teuton 
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon Larimer yes

[Georgia Doyle]

Was just visible ftrom trulby and shilelds. Was hunting over  landfill
buildings and perched on  power poles.

Georgia Doyle
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon (Larimer) spotted

[Nicholas Komar]

Currently perched on a low post east of Taft Hill Road near wind break

Nick Komar
Fort Collins 

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon and PF Goose?

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We saw the falcon Thursday morning about 11AM high up on a pole on the south 
side of Trilby a little east of Taft.  

Ray and Joan Glabach

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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 9:09 AM, Carl Bendorf  wrote:
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> Hi Ray & Joan,
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> Since the Gyrfalcon is being sought by many birders, it would be great to 
> know what time of time you saw it yesterday.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Carl Bendorf
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>> On Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 9:10:08 PM UTC-7, Joan Glabach wrote:
>> We saw the falcon today on Trilby on the south side of the road, high up on 
>> a brown metal pole between Shields and Taft Hill Rd.  I hope you saw it also.
>> 
>> Ray and Joan Glabach
>> Severance, CO
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>>> On Dec 20, 2018, at 8:27 AM, Marie Hoerner  wrote:
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>>> My mother and I are headed north to search for both the falcon and goose 
>>> this morning. We got a slow start because my mom had a doctor's 
>>> appointment, but I would be deeply grateful if others could post any 
>>> sightings of these birds today. Thank you all for the posts so far as well 
>>> as in advance for any information today! 
>>> 
>>> Marie Hoerner 
>>> Colorado Springs
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon - yes!

[Sarah Spotten]

Gyrfalcon just flew over a group of five of us on Trilby Road just west of Taft 
Hill Rd near the heading south toward the Coyote Ridge Open Space. I got some 
terrible photos, which I will post when I get a chance. Will cross-post this to 
the CO RBA Facebook.

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon (Larimer) yes 11:20

[sheflew]

CoBirders,

The Gyrfalcon had a fly by today at 11:20. It flew from the dump south across 
Trilby Rd. It landed somewhere before the next ridge.

Sue Riffe
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon and PF Goose?

[Carl Bendorf]

Hi Ray & Joan,

Since the Gyrfalcon is being sought by many birders, it would be great to 
know what time of time you saw it yesterday.

Thanks,

Carl Bendorf
Longmont

On Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 9:10:08 PM UTC-7, Joan Glabach wrote:
>
> We saw the falcon today on Trilby on the south side of the road, high up 
> on a brown metal pole between Shields and Taft Hill Rd.  I hope you saw it 
> also.
>
> Ray and Joan Glabach
> Severance, CO
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> On Dec 20, 2018, at 8:27 AM, Marie Hoerner  > wrote:
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> My mother and I are headed north to search for both the falcon and goose 
> this morning. We got a slow start because my mom had a doctor's 
> appointment, but I would be deeply grateful if others could post any 
> sightings of these birds today. Thank you all for the posts so far as well 
> as in advance for any information today! 
>
> Marie Hoerner 
> Colorado Springs
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon and PF Goose?

['Joan Glabach' via Colorado Birds]

We saw the falcon today on Trilby on the south side of the road, high up on a 
brown metal pole between Shields and Taft Hill Rd.  I hope you saw it also.

Ray and Joan Glabach
Severance, CO

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> My mother and I are headed north to search for both the falcon and goose this 
> morning. We got a slow start because my mom had a doctor's appointment, but I 
> would be deeply grateful if others could post any sightings of these birds 
> today. Thank you all for the posts so far as well as in advance for any 
> information today! 
> 
> Marie Hoerner 
> Colorado Springs
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon and PF Goose?

[Marie Hoerner]

My mother and I are headed north to search for both the falcon and goose
this morning. We got a slow start because my mom had a doctor's
appointment, but I would be deeply grateful if others could post any
sightings of these birds today. Thank you all for the posts so far as well
as in advance for any information today!

Marie Hoerner
Colorado Springs

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew

[Wayne Wathen]

It indeed was closed for safety issues at least late morning.  Understand that 
winds were over 50 mph in the Ft. Collins area.  No gyrfalcon on poles in the 
open.  But we tried.

Sent from my iPad

On Dec 19, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Nicholas Komar 
mailto:quetza...@comcast.net>> wrote:

FYI Larimer Landfill is closed for trash dumping this morning due to high 
winds. I don’t know if birders will be allowed onto the dump area but I doubt 
it. No sign yet of any gulls or gyr.

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO

On Dec 18, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Rob Sparks 
mailto:robspa...@hotmail.com>> wrote:


The beast reappeared from the grasses after eating what I think was some sort 
of small mammal as it had a full crop and is now perched on a fence pole in the 
same area.

Rob Sparks
Old town
Fort Collins

From: cobirds@googlegroups.com<mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Thomas 
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Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew

At 3:15 the Gyrfalcon flew from its perch on the post east of Taft hill rd and 
just south of the landfill (about 12 utility poles) after having spent many 
hours there.  It circled around the low spot of the fields in the area, 
appeared to catch some prey and then disappeared amongst the tall grasses in 
that spot.  I don’t believe it flew out of that area.  There are three wooden 
poles with green tips.  It was to the south of the middle pole by about 20 ft.


Thomas Heinrich
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew

[Nicholas Komar]

FYI Larimer Landfill is closed for trash dumping this morning due to high 
winds. I don’t know if birders will be allowed onto the dump area but I doubt 
it. No sign yet of any gulls or gyr. 

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO

> On Dec 18, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Rob Sparks  wrote:
> 
> 
> The beast reappeared from the grasses after eating what I think was some sort 
> of small mammal as it had a full crop and is now perched on a fence pole in 
> the same area.
> 
> Rob Sparks 
> Old town 
> Fort Collins 
> From: cobirds@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Thomas 
> Heinrich 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:29:58 PM
> To: cobirds@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew
>  
> At 3:15 the Gyrfalcon flew from its perch on the post east of Taft hill rd 
> and just south of the landfill (about 12 utility poles) after having spent 
> many hours there.  It circled around the low spot of the fields in the area, 
> appeared to catch some prey and then disappeared amongst the tall grasses in 
> that spot.  I don’t believe it flew out of that area.  There are three wooden 
> poles with green tips.  It was to the south of the middle pole by about 20 
> ft.  
> 
> 
> Thomas Heinrich
> Boulder, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew

[Rob Sparks]

The beast reappeared from the grasses after eating what I think was some sort 
of small mammal as it had a full crop and is now perched on a fence pole in the 
same area.

Rob Sparks
Old town
Fort Collins

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Heinrich 
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:29:58 PM
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Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew

At 3:15 the Gyrfalcon flew from its perch on the post east of Taft hill rd and 
just south of the landfill (about 12 utility poles) after having spent many 
hours there.  It circled around the low spot of the fields in the area, 
appeared to catch some prey and then disappeared amongst the tall grasses in 
that spot.  I don’t believe it flew out of that area.  There are three wooden 
poles with green tips.  It was to the south of the middle pole by about 20 ft.


Thomas Heinrich
Boulder, CO
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew

[Thomas Heinrich]

At 3:15 the Gyrfalcon flew from its perch on the post east of Taft hill rd and 
just south of the landfill (about 12 utility poles) after having spent many 
hours there.  It circled around the low spot of the fields in the area, 
appeared to catch some prey and then disappeared amongst the tall grasses in 
that spot.  I don’t believe it flew out of that area.  There are three wooden 
poles with green tips.  It was to the south of the middle pole by about 20 ft.  


Thomas Heinrich
Boulder, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon perched/Larimer

[Mike Hensley]

I got it on a post east of Taft Hill Road and south of the dump. Sat still for 
a good long time. Seemed calm and cooperative. 

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon perched/Larimer

[Christian Hagenlocher]

I just left the bird perched along Taft Hill Road on a powerline. It was very 
cooperative and even allowed me to slow down and take a few photos from the 
road.

Christian 

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> On Dec 18, 2018, at 10:08 AM, Nicholas Komar  wrote:
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> Currently perched east of Taft Hill Road and South of the landfill entrance 
> on a low wood post. Unfortunately there is no safe parking spot on Taft Hill 
> Road reviewing.
> 
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon perched/Larimer

[Mike Hensley]

In the neighborhood now. Update?

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon perched/Larimer

[Nicholas Komar]

 Currently perched east of Taft Hill Road and South of the landfill entrance on 
a low wood post. Unfortunately there is no safe parking spot on Taft Hill Road 
reviewing.

Nick Komar
Fort Collins, CO

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon location: east of Shields, not east of Taft

[snowy.owlets]

Hi Everyone, Oops, I got the wrong cross street. I was just east of Shields, 
near the railroad tracks. Mark Miller Longmont, CO Sent via the Samsung Galaxy 
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Ft Collins 12/15

[snowy.owlets]

Hi Everyone, I'm on Trilby Rd east of Taft in Fort Collins. Just before 11am, 
the Gyrfalcon shot over me to the south, made a loop around, and shot past me 
headed north. Mark Miller Longmont, CO Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, 
an AT 4G LTE smartphone

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

[Arthur Bezuidenhout]

Anyone have Peter Burke’s number?
Thanks

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> On Dec 14, 2018, at 2:08 PM, robert beauchamp  wrote:
> 
> Gyrfalcon was being seen by a group of birders at 1:45 p.m. today. On a power 
> pole along the western portion of Trilby road. At 2 p.m. it flew Southward 
> towards Coyote Ridge Reservoir parking area 
> Robert Beauchamp 
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

[Arthur Bezuidenhout]

Anyone find a misplaced Nikon P900 at the Gyrfalcon spot, please email me!

Getting old and forgetful!

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> On Dec 14, 2018, at 2:08 PM, robert beauchamp  wrote:
> 
> Gyrfalcon was being seen by a group of birders at 1:45 p.m. today. On a power 
> pole along the western portion of Trilby road. At 2 p.m. it flew Southward 
> towards Coyote Ridge Reservoir parking area 
> Robert Beauchamp 
> Fort Collins
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

[robert beauchamp]

Gyrfalcon was being seen by a group of birders at 1:45 p.m. today. On a power 
pole along the western portion of Trilby road. At 2 p.m. it flew Southward 
towards Coyote Ridge Reservoir parking area 
Robert Beauchamp 
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

[Christian Nunes]

It’s still here. 

Also, the gentlemen that just departed left his camera behind. 

Christian

> On Dec 14, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Christian Nunes  wrote:
> 
> Gyr is present now (1230) just west Taft. 
> 
> Christian Nunes
> Lyons
> 
>> On Dec 14, 2018, at 11:57 AM, David Wade  wrote:
>> 
>> Around 10:45, Georgia Doyle and I arrived just in time to catch a view of 
>> the Gyrfalcon as it flew from the landfill to a power pole on Trilby Rd just 
>> east of Taft Hill Road. It perched there for a few minutes then flew off far 
>> to the East, unfortunately.  I can’t be certain but my feeling is it will 
>> return. My hunch is that the falcon has a circuit of a few choice spots 
>> scattered around northern Colorado somewhere and the landfill is one of 
>> them. It’s all speculation on my part but the sightings earlier this week at 
>> the landfill, Rachel H’s sighting in Weld and yesterday/today’s sighting 
>> again at the landfill, all comport with my theory. 
>> David Wade
>> Fort Collins CO
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

[Christian Nunes]

Gyr is present now (1230) just west Taft. 

Christian Nunes
Lyons

> On Dec 14, 2018, at 11:57 AM, David Wade  wrote:
> 
> Around 10:45, Georgia Doyle and I arrived just in time to catch a view of the 
> Gyrfalcon as it flew from the landfill to a power pole on Trilby Rd just east 
> of Taft Hill Road. It perched there for a few minutes then flew off far to 
> the East, unfortunately.  I can’t be certain but my feeling is it will 
> return. My hunch is that the falcon has a circuit of a few choice spots 
> scattered around northern Colorado somewhere and the landfill is one of them. 
> It’s all speculation on my part but the sightings earlier this week at the 
> landfill, Rachel H’s sighting in Weld and yesterday/today’s sighting again at 
> the landfill, all comport with my theory. 
> David Wade
> Fort Collins CO
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

[David Wade]

Around 10:45, Georgia Doyle and I arrived just in time to catch a view of the 
Gyrfalcon as it flew from the landfill to a power pole on Trilby Rd just east 
of Taft Hill Road. It perched there for a few minutes then flew off far to the 
East, unfortunately.  I can’t be certain but my feeling is it will return. My 
hunch is that the falcon has a circuit of a few choice spots scattered around 
northern Colorado somewhere and the landfill is one of them. It’s all 
speculation on my part but the sightings earlier this week at the landfill, 
Rachel H’s sighting in Weld and yesterday/today’s sighting again at the 
landfill, all comport with my theory. 
David Wade
Fort Collins CO

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

[Rachel Hopper]

Perched on transmission pole E of Taft

On Dec 14, 2018, at 10:26 AM, Rachel Hopper  wrote:

The Gyrfalcon is currently being seen at the Larimer landfill location. Not 
sure of the exact spot. Will post.

R,
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon

[Kathy and Jeff Dunning]

All - We just had the Gyr from Trilby Road just west of Taft.

Kathy Mihm Dunning
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

[Rachel Hopper]

The Gyrfalcon is currently being seen at the Larimer landfill location. Not 
sure of the exact spot. Will post.

R,
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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer

[Rachel Hopper]

I just had the Gyrfalcon on Trilby Rd. By the landfill. It flew in to the top 
of one of the tall power poles & then chased some crows to the south where I 
lost sight of it.

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer

[Nicholas Komar]

Just had the Gyrfalcon chasing birds at landfill and flying off towards the 
east, following Gull flock. 

Nick Komar
Fort Collins 

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Re: [cobirds] GYRFALCON/ Weld County

[Nicholas Komar]

Walt Wehtje and I drove a circuit around the Weld Gyr location this morning 
without success. No geese either. We are heading 37 miles further east in hopes 
of finding it or another. ;-)

Will update COBIRDS and the new Colorado RBA Facebook page if we find anything 
juicy. 

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO

> On Dec 7, 2018, at 3:50 PM, Rachel Hopper  wrote:
> 
> COBirdsrs,
> 
> I just had a GYRFALCON on Hwy 14 just west of RD. 47 in Weld.
> 
> The bird flew south along Hwy 14 & then crossed the rd, & flew north into a 
> field west of 47 & then dove to the ground near Owl Creek. I have not seen it 
> come back up so I assume it caught prey.
> 
> For inquiring minds, this is approx. 37 miles east of the Larimer landfill. 
> 
> There is no access to the field where the gyr went to the ground. I am 
> currently sitting on Rd. 47 facing north to see if the bird comes back to a 
> visible area. Coordinates below. 
> 
> 40.5801940, -104.6200712
> 
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Re: [cobirds] GYRFALCON/Weld

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

Great find, Rachel.

I am off to Jay's and once in the haze will think about gyrs.  Tomorrow is 
Janeal's birthday and her adopted family (the staff at the Chinese Restaurant) 
is throwing her a party at 6:30.  Hopefully I can get down there by then and 
join the fun.  Next week we will scout for John Martin CBC and then do the 
count on the 17th.  If I don't see you, have a good Christmas.  The little 
ones, especially Ryder, should be fun.

Dave

From: cobirds@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Rachel 
Hopper 
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2018 4:27 PM
To: COBIRDS
Subject: [cobirds] GYRFALCON/Weld

I have not seen the bird come back up, or I missed it when it did.

But, I will add to my report that the bird was quite brown & looked very 
similar to the photos I have seen of Andy’s bird. I would not be surprised if 
it is the same bird. In fact, I think likely.

Thousands of geese have now put down in the field slightly north of where I 
last saw the gyr. Hundreds of Snow Geese mixed in. The largest group of Snow 
Geese I have ever seen in Weld. And they are still pouring in.

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[cobirds] GYRFALCON/Weld

[Rachel Hopper]

I have not seen the bird come back up, or I missed it when it did.

But, I will add to my report that the bird was quite brown & looked very 
similar to the photos I have seen of Andy’s bird. I would not be surprised if 
it is the same bird. In fact, I think likely. 

Thousands of geese have now put down in the field slightly north of where I 
last saw the gyr. Hundreds of Snow Geese mixed in. The largest group of Snow 
Geese I have ever seen in Weld. And they are still pouring in.

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Ft. Collins

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[cobirds] GYRFALCON/ Weld County

[Rachel Hopper]

COBirdsrs,

I just had a GYRFALCON on Hwy 14 just west of RD. 47 in Weld.

The bird flew south along Hwy 14 & then crossed the rd, & flew north into a 
field west of 47 & then dove to the ground near Owl Creek. I have not seen it 
come back up so I assume it caught prey.

For inquiring minds, this is approx. 37 miles east of the Larimer landfill. 

There is no access to the field where the gyr went to the ground. I am 
currently sitting on Rd. 47 facing north to see if the bird comes back to a 
visible area. Coordinates below. 

40.5801940, -104.6200712

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer County, Fort Collins

[Libby Edwards]

A gyrfalcon was seen soaring over west central Fort Collins about 2 pm, near 
the cemetery.  It was very light with definitive black wing tips.  Seen by two 
people, no pictures.
Libby Edwards

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon (No Sighting)

[Pam Dowd]

Thank you, Andy, for your polite and thoughtful e-mail.

2018 is my 50th anniversary year of birding.  As you can well imagine during 
those years I’ve seen “birding” evolve from a handful of folks with Peterson 
Guides and a “phone tree” to share sightings to what seems to be a flood of 
people, websites, e-lists, twitter notices and field guides that break down 
species into sub-species and sub-sub-species.

It’s like everything in our society today, change can be both positive and 
negative.  I hope Andy’s comments will remind all of us to consider first the 
welfare of the birds we so adore and second share our values with those who 
come to see these creatures as we do with civility.

To this day I remember my first “bird walk” at Lake Ontelaunee in Pennsylvania 
with a “gentle man” who took me under his wing and fostered a love of birds and 
wildlife that became a core element of my life.

Helping others understand the protocol makes better birding for all of us.

Pamela Dowd
Parker, Douglas County, CO





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> On Dec 5, 2018, at 9:19 PM, Andrew Bankert  wrote:
> 
> Let me start off by saying that the Gyrfalcon was not refound anywhere this 
> morning that I am aware of with people looking along Trilby Road and at the 
> landfill.  
> 
> After thinking about it, I do not regret the 15 hour delay between 
> identifying and posting the Gyrfalcon to CObirds.  I try to get the word 
> about rarities out as quickly as possible, but this Gyrfalcon was a special 
> case with both being a charismatic species drawing attention from a wider 
> number of people than your average rarity and being found in a restricted 
> area where we could easily lose access if there were any incidents involving 
> birders not following protocols at the landfill.  As birders, I understand 
> how exciting it is to chase a rare bird and add a new tick to a list, but I 
> do wonder whether during our pursuits we forget about considering the impacts 
> we might have on the birds we chase and the areas we visit.  
> 
> Considering these impacts, including consulting with other birders, is what 
> happened during that 15 hour delay.  Just last week while watching the 
> Grandview Cemetery Eastern Screech-Owl from a safe distance across the canal, 
> a group of us witnessed two, probably well intentioned, birders walk right up 
> to the tree the owl was roosting in while searching for it without seeing it. 
>  Cases like this seem to occur somewhat regularly with charismatic species 
> that draw attention from more than just listers. There has previously been 
> suboptimal behavior and breaking of protocol from chasers at rarities even 
> within the same CBC Circle as the Gyrfalcon (American Woodcock and 
> Streak-backed Oriole come to mind). Normally, I would trust in the birding 
> community's ability to help educate this small number of people, but the 
> situation at the landfill is different with large equipment with the 
> potential to cause serious injury to someone not following the landfill 
> protocol.  Such an event would surely ruin access to one of my favorite 
> birding spots in Larimer County, which we luckily have the privilege to bird 
> at unlike some other landfills in the state.  One of the gatekeepers at the 
> landfill today did say that there were some problems with birders not 
> following protocols yesterday, which verified my concerns about posting this 
> sighting.  Finally, the Gyrfalcon did not show up on any eBird alerts because 
> they have been deemed to be a sensitive species, and I thought this was worth 
> considering before plastering this sighting for everyone to know about.  It 
> seems that in other states birders and falconers have run into problems over 
> Gyrfalcons, and it was not until Tuesday morning that I was confident that it 
> is illegal to trap a wild Gyrfalcon in Colorado.   
> 
> I still think we, as a birding community, should be excited when rare birds 
> show up and try to share them with everyone when appropriate, but I think we 
> do need to consider the impacts of both reporting rarities and chasing birds. 
>  If you find a Red-faced Warbler at a city park there probably won't be too 
> much need for hesitation, but if you find a Snowy Owl that is best viewed 
> from an active construction site you might want to consider the impacts of 
> informing more than just a small group of people you know well.  I also hope 
> we can appreciate birders who do consider the impacts their hobby has on the 
> birds they see, the places they visit, and the environment as a whole.  
> Finally, I do encourage anyone interested to visit a landfill that allows 
> access to look at gulls because you are often rewarded with a good study of 
> difficult-to-identify birds, just make sure you always follow their rules and 
> are constantly vigilant of your surroundings. 
> 
> Andy Bankert
> Fort Collins 
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon; Do we want an RBA???

[Patrick O'Driscoll]

I agree with Maureen B. on both counts, and I'll bet a lot of us on CObirds
do, too: Occasionally venturing out to try to see birds on the list, but
also having great interest what's out there, season to season, whether I
can get out to see it or not.

Patrick O'Driscoll
Denver County


On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 8:26 AM Maureen Blackford 
wrote:

> I would hate to see the compiled list on Cobirds be discontinued.   I’m
> not a chaser, although I have gone to see some areas/birds reported.
> However, I find it of great interest to see what birds are moving through
> the state.
> And to experience birding virtually, through other people’s sightings; I
> believe it enriches my enjoyment.
>
> Maureen Blackford
> Boulder County
>
> On Dec 6, 2018, at 8:06 AM, Diana Beatty  wrote:
>
> I do think it is worth asking who uses the COBIRDS RBA report and getting
> some data before deciding to continue the extensive effort or not, unless
> someone just realyl enjoys doing it.  Is there anyone out there who uses it
> fairly regularly?  What tools are people using to learn of 'rare' birds?
>
> Personally, I have not used it much if at all.  I have sometimes learned
> of great birds in general COBIRDS posts but the RBA is a tool I haven't
> really used much. I did use it a few times to try to find out if a bird had
> been reported recently several days after the initial report when I didn't
> see something in eBird, since I know not everyone uses eBird.  I get rare
> bird alerts for certain counties from eBird and they are more specific and
> timely than the RBA for me personally, but I do rarely chase so my
> experience may be atypical.  I also learn of some birds on the CFO Facebook
> page.  I do wonder if there is some concern at least along the Front Range
> about loving rare birds to death - i.e. publicizing a sighting very openly
> possibly being harmful to the bird in question or to the reputation of
> birders, etc.,, in part because there may simply be too many people
> interested in seeing it, some of whom may be more 'rambunctious' in their
> quests than others.  I do not know that the RBA would be considered a
> contributor to those concerns, if people have them, though.  I appreciate
> the willingness of people to share and compile exciting sightings even if I
> do not go to see them because I do enjoy hearing about what of note is
> going on re: birds in Colorado.
>
> Diana Beatty
> El Paso County
>
> On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 4:23 AM 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <
> cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
>> I totally understand the sensitivity of a Gyrfalcon sighting, and
>> consider it like an owl.  I agree with Andy and others that it should not
>> be publicly shared.  I wish it would never have been reported and this
>> discussion never happened.
>>
>> My comment was meant to be about the more general issue where most of the
>> more experienced  CObirders no longer report  any rare bird sightings to
>> CObirds or to the RBA.
>>
>> I was ready to commit a considerable amount of time and effort into
>> helping Joe and others keep the RBA going after Joyce retires at the end of
>> the year.  I’m now having serious doubts, as so few experienced Birders
>> take the time to report ANY rare findings to CObirds.
>>
>> I don’t list and no longer chase anything but a lifer (Gyrfalcon is NOT a
>> lifer; I had no interest in chasing the bird).   I help beginning Birders
>> and spend my time analyzing bird behaviors - we all bird differently.
>>
>> I apologize if I came across critical of competitive listers; we can all
>> agree to enjoy birding differently.  But do listers want to share
>> sightings?  If so, is COBirds the place to do it, and are people willing to
>> report sightings to CObirds?  Otherwise, why should we spend considerable
>> time and effort on compiling an RBA???
>>
>> Please respond; as I need to know if anyone sincerely wants the RBA to
>> continue.
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Allison Hilf
>> Aurora, CO
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 5, 2018, at 8:19 PM, Andrew Bankert 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Let me start off by saying that the Gyrfalcon was not refound anywhere
>> this morning that I am aware of with people looking along Trilby Road and
>> at the landfill.
>>
>> After thinking about it, I do not regret the 15 hour delay between
>> identifying and posting the Gyrfalcon to CObirds.  I try to get the word
>> about rarities out as quickly as possible, but this Gyrfalcon was a special
>> case with both being a charismatic species drawing attention from a wider
>> number of people than your average rarity and being found in a restricted
>> area where we could easily lose access if there were any incidents
>> involving birders not following protocols at the landfill.  As birders, I
>> understand how exciting it is to chase a rare bird and add a new tick to a
>> list, but I do wonder whether during our pursuits we forget about
>> considering the impacts we might have on the birds we chase and the areas
>> we 

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon; Do we want an RBA???

[Maureen Blackford]

I would hate to see the compiled list on Cobirds be discontinued.   I’m not a 
chaser, although I have gone to see some areas/birds reported.  However, I find 
it of great interest to see what birds are moving through the state.
And to experience birding virtually, through other people’s sightings; I 
believe it enriches my enjoyment. 

Maureen Blackford
Boulder County

> On Dec 6, 2018, at 8:06 AM, Diana Beatty  wrote:
> 
> I do think it is worth asking who uses the COBIRDS RBA report and getting 
> some data before deciding to continue the extensive effort or not, unless 
> someone just realyl enjoys doing it.  Is there anyone out there who uses it 
> fairly regularly?  What tools are people using to learn of 'rare' birds?
> 
> Personally, I have not used it much if at all.  I have sometimes learned of 
> great birds in general COBIRDS posts but the RBA is a tool I haven't really 
> used much. I did use it a few times to try to find out if a bird had been 
> reported recently several days after the initial report when I didn't see 
> something in eBird, since I know not everyone uses eBird.  I get rare bird 
> alerts for certain counties from eBird and they are more specific and timely 
> than the RBA for me personally, but I do rarely chase so my experience may be 
> atypical.  I also learn of some birds on the CFO Facebook page.  I do wonder 
> if there is some concern at least along the Front Range about loving rare 
> birds to death - i.e. publicizing a sighting very openly possibly being 
> harmful to the bird in question or to the reputation of birders, etc.,, in 
> part because there may simply be too many people interested in seeing it, 
> some of whom may be more 'rambunctious' in their quests than others.  I do 
> not know that the RBA would be considered a contributor to those concerns, if 
> people have them, though.  I appreciate the willingness of people to share 
> and compile exciting sightings even if I do not go to see them because I do 
> enjoy hearing about what of note is going on re: birds in Colorado.
> 
> Diana Beatty
> El Paso County
> 
> On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 4:23 AM 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds 
>  wrote:
>> I totally understand the sensitivity of a Gyrfalcon sighting, and consider 
>> it like an owl.  I agree with Andy and others that it should not be publicly 
>> shared.  I wish it would never have been reported and this discussion never 
>> happened.
>> 
>> My comment was meant to be about the more general issue where most of the 
>> more experienced  CObirders no longer report  any rare bird sightings to 
>> CObirds or to the RBA.  
>> 
>> I was ready to commit a considerable amount of time and effort into helping 
>> Joe and others keep the RBA going after Joyce retires at the end of the 
>> year.  I’m now having serious doubts, as so few experienced Birders take the 
>> time to report ANY rare findings to CObirds.
>> 
>> I don’t list and no longer chase anything but a lifer (Gyrfalcon is NOT a 
>> lifer; I had no interest in chasing the bird).   I help beginning Birders 
>> and spend my time analyzing bird behaviors - we all bird differently.
>> 
>> I apologize if I came across critical of competitive listers; we can all 
>> agree to enjoy birding differently.  But do listers want to share sightings? 
>>  If so, is COBirds the place to do it, and are people willing to report 
>> sightings to CObirds?  Otherwise, why should we spend considerable time and 
>> effort on compiling an RBA???
>> 
>> Please respond; as I need to know if anyone sincerely wants the RBA to 
>> continue.
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> Allison Hilf
>> Aurora, CO
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Dec 5, 2018, at 8:19 PM, Andrew Bankert  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Let me start off by saying that the Gyrfalcon was not refound anywhere this 
>>> morning that I am aware of with people looking along Trilby Road and at the 
>>> landfill.  
>>> 
>>> After thinking about it, I do not regret the 15 hour delay between 
>>> identifying and posting the Gyrfalcon to CObirds.  I try to get the word 
>>> about rarities out as quickly as possible, but this Gyrfalcon was a special 
>>> case with both being a charismatic species drawing attention from a wider 
>>> number of people than your average rarity and being found in a restricted 
>>> area where we could easily lose access if there were any incidents 
>>> involving birders not following protocols at the landfill.  As birders, I 
>>> understand how exciting it is to chase a rare bird and add a new tick to a 
>>> list, but I do wonder whether during our pursuits we forget about 
>>> considering the impacts we might have on the birds we chase and the areas 
>>> we visit.  
>>> 
>>> Considering these impacts, including consulting with other birders, is what 
>>> happened during that 15 hour delay.  Just last week while watching the 
>>> Grandview Cemetery Eastern Screech-Owl from a safe distance across the 
>>> canal, a group of us witnessed two, probably well 

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon; Do we want an RBA???

[Diana Beatty]

I do think it is worth asking who uses the COBIRDS RBA report and getting
some data before deciding to continue the extensive effort or not, unless
someone just realyl enjoys doing it.  Is there anyone out there who uses it
fairly regularly?  What tools are people using to learn of 'rare' birds?

Personally, I have not used it much if at all.  I have sometimes learned of
great birds in general COBIRDS posts but the RBA is a tool I haven't really
used much. I did use it a few times to try to find out if a bird had been
reported recently several days after the initial report when I didn't see
something in eBird, since I know not everyone uses eBird.  I get rare bird
alerts for certain counties from eBird and they are more specific and
timely than the RBA for me personally, but I do rarely chase so my
experience may be atypical.  I also learn of some birds on the CFO Facebook
page.  I do wonder if there is some concern at least along the Front Range
about loving rare birds to death - i.e. publicizing a sighting very openly
possibly being harmful to the bird in question or to the reputation of
birders, etc.,, in part because there may simply be too many people
interested in seeing it, some of whom may be more 'rambunctious' in their
quests than others.  I do not know that the RBA would be considered a
contributor to those concerns, if people have them, though.  I appreciate
the willingness of people to share and compile exciting sightings even if I
do not go to see them because I do enjoy hearing about what of note is
going on re: birds in Colorado.

Diana Beatty
El Paso County

On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 4:23 AM 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <
cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> I totally understand the sensitivity of a Gyrfalcon sighting, and consider
> it like an owl.  I agree with Andy and others that it should not be
> publicly shared.  I wish it would never have been reported and this
> discussion never happened.
>
> My comment was meant to be about the more general issue where most of the
> more experienced  CObirders no longer report  any rare bird sightings to
> CObirds or to the RBA.
>
> I was ready to commit a considerable amount of time and effort into
> helping Joe and others keep the RBA going after Joyce retires at the end of
> the year.  I’m now having serious doubts, as so few experienced Birders
> take the time to report ANY rare findings to CObirds.
>
> I don’t list and no longer chase anything but a lifer (Gyrfalcon is NOT a
> lifer; I had no interest in chasing the bird).   I help beginning Birders
> and spend my time analyzing bird behaviors - we all bird differently.
>
> I apologize if I came across critical of competitive listers; we can all
> agree to enjoy birding differently.  But do listers want to share
> sightings?  If so, is COBirds the place to do it, and are people willing to
> report sightings to CObirds?  Otherwise, why should we spend considerable
> time and effort on compiling an RBA???
>
> Please respond; as I need to know if anyone sincerely wants the RBA to
> continue.
>
> Thank you,
> Allison Hilf
> Aurora, CO
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 5, 2018, at 8:19 PM, Andrew Bankert 
> wrote:
>
> Let me start off by saying that the Gyrfalcon was not refound anywhere
> this morning that I am aware of with people looking along Trilby Road and
> at the landfill.
>
> After thinking about it, I do not regret the 15 hour delay between
> identifying and posting the Gyrfalcon to CObirds.  I try to get the word
> about rarities out as quickly as possible, but this Gyrfalcon was a special
> case with both being a charismatic species drawing attention from a wider
> number of people than your average rarity and being found in a restricted
> area where we could easily lose access if there were any incidents
> involving birders not following protocols at the landfill.  As birders, I
> understand how exciting it is to chase a rare bird and add a new tick to a
> list, but I do wonder whether during our pursuits we forget about
> considering the impacts we might have on the birds we chase and the areas
> we visit.
>
> Considering these impacts, including consulting with other birders, is
> what happened during that 15 hour delay.  Just last week while watching the
> Grandview Cemetery Eastern Screech-Owl from a safe distance across the
> canal, a group of us witnessed two, probably well intentioned, birders walk
> right up to the tree the owl was roosting in while searching for it without
> seeing it.  Cases like this seem to occur somewhat regularly with
> charismatic species that draw attention from more than just listers. There
> has previously been suboptimal behavior and breaking of protocol from
> chasers at rarities even within the same CBC Circle as the Gyrfalcon
> (American Woodcock and Streak-backed Oriole come to mind). Normally, I
> would trust in the birding community's ability to help educate this small
> number of people, but the situation at the landfill is different 

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon; Do we want an RBA???

['Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds]

I totally understand the sensitivity of a Gyrfalcon sighting, and consider it 
like an owl.  I agree with Andy and others that it should not be publicly 
shared.  I wish it would never have been reported and this discussion never 
happened.

My comment was meant to be about the more general issue where most of the more 
experienced  CObirders no longer report  any rare bird sightings to CObirds or 
to the RBA.  

I was ready to commit a considerable amount of time and effort into helping Joe 
and others keep the RBA going after Joyce retires at the end of the year.  I’m 
now having serious doubts, as so few experienced Birders take the time to 
report ANY rare findings to CObirds.

I don’t list and no longer chase anything but a lifer (Gyrfalcon is NOT a 
lifer; I had no interest in chasing the bird).   I help beginning Birders and 
spend my time analyzing bird behaviors - we all bird differently.

I apologize if I came across critical of competitive listers; we can all agree 
to enjoy birding differently.  But do listers want to share sightings?  If so, 
is COBirds the place to do it, and are people willing to report sightings to 
CObirds?  Otherwise, why should we spend considerable time and effort on 
compiling an RBA???

Please respond; as I need to know if anyone sincerely wants the RBA to continue.

Thank you,
Allison Hilf
Aurora, CO

 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 5, 2018, at 8:19 PM, Andrew Bankert  wrote:
> 
> Let me start off by saying that the Gyrfalcon was not refound anywhere this 
> morning that I am aware of with people looking along Trilby Road and at the 
> landfill.  
> 
> After thinking about it, I do not regret the 15 hour delay between 
> identifying and posting the Gyrfalcon to CObirds.  I try to get the word 
> about rarities out as quickly as possible, but this Gyrfalcon was a special 
> case with both being a charismatic species drawing attention from a wider 
> number of people than your average rarity and being found in a restricted 
> area where we could easily lose access if there were any incidents involving 
> birders not following protocols at the landfill.  As birders, I understand 
> how exciting it is to chase a rare bird and add a new tick to a list, but I 
> do wonder whether during our pursuits we forget about considering the impacts 
> we might have on the birds we chase and the areas we visit.  
> 
> Considering these impacts, including consulting with other birders, is what 
> happened during that 15 hour delay.  Just last week while watching the 
> Grandview Cemetery Eastern Screech-Owl from a safe distance across the canal, 
> a group of us witnessed two, probably well intentioned, birders walk right up 
> to the tree the owl was roosting in while searching for it without seeing it. 
>  Cases like this seem to occur somewhat regularly with charismatic species 
> that draw attention from more than just listers. There has previously been 
> suboptimal behavior and breaking of protocol from chasers at rarities even 
> within the same CBC Circle as the Gyrfalcon (American Woodcock and 
> Streak-backed Oriole come to mind). Normally, I would trust in the birding 
> community's ability to help educate this small number of people, but the 
> situation at the landfill is different with large equipment with the 
> potential to cause serious injury to someone not following the landfill 
> protocol.  Such an event would surely ruin access to one of my favorite 
> birding spots in Larimer County, which we luckily have the privilege to bird 
> at unlike some other landfills in the state.  One of the gatekeepers at the 
> landfill today did say that there were some problems with birders not 
> following protocols yesterday, which verified my concerns about posting this 
> sighting.  Finally, the Gyrfalcon did not show up on any eBird alerts because 
> they have been deemed to be a sensitive species, and I thought this was worth 
> considering before plastering this sighting for everyone to know about.  It 
> seems that in other states birders and falconers have run into problems over 
> Gyrfalcons, and it was not until Tuesday morning that I was confident that it 
> is illegal to trap a wild Gyrfalcon in Colorado.   
> 
> I still think we, as a birding community, should be excited when rare birds 
> show up and try to share them with everyone when appropriate, but I think we 
> do need to consider the impacts of both reporting rarities and chasing birds. 
>  If you find a Red-faced Warbler at a city park there probably won't be too 
> much need for hesitation, but if you find a Snowy Owl that is best viewed 
> from an active construction site you might want to consider the impacts of 
> informing more than just a small group of people you know well.  I also hope 
> we can appreciate birders who do consider the impacts their hobby has on the 
> birds they see, the places they visit, and the environment as a whole.  
> Finally, I do encourage anyone interested to visit a 

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon

[Andrew Bankert]

Let me start off by saying that the Gyrfalcon was not refound anywhere this
morning that I am aware of with people looking along Trilby Road and at the
landfill.

After thinking about it, I do not regret the 15 hour delay between
identifying and posting the Gyrfalcon to CObirds.  I try to get the word
about rarities out as quickly as possible, but this Gyrfalcon was a special
case with both being a charismatic species drawing attention from a wider
number of people than your average rarity and being found in a restricted
area where we could easily lose access if there were any incidents
involving birders not following protocols at the landfill.  As birders, I
understand how exciting it is to chase a rare bird and add a new tick to a
list, but I do wonder whether during our pursuits we forget about
considering the impacts we might have on the birds we chase and the areas
we visit.

Considering these impacts, including consulting with other birders, is what
happened during that 15 hour delay.  Just last week while watching the
Grandview Cemetery Eastern Screech-Owl from a safe distance across the
canal, a group of us witnessed two, probably well intentioned, birders walk
right up to the tree the owl was roosting in while searching for it without
seeing it.  Cases like this seem to occur somewhat regularly with
charismatic species that draw attention from more than just listers. There
has previously been suboptimal behavior and breaking of protocol from
chasers at rarities even within the same CBC Circle as the Gyrfalcon
(American Woodcock and Streak-backed Oriole come to mind). Normally, I
would trust in the birding community's ability to help educate this small
number of people, but the situation at the landfill is different with large
equipment with the potential to cause serious injury to someone not
following the landfill protocol.  Such an event would surely ruin access to
one of my favorite birding spots in Larimer County, which we luckily have
the privilege to bird at unlike some other landfills in the state.  One of
the gatekeepers at the landfill today did say that there were some problems
with birders not following protocols yesterday, which verified my concerns
about posting this sighting.  Finally, the Gyrfalcon did not show up on any
eBird alerts because they have been deemed to be a sensitive species, and I
thought this was worth considering before plastering this sighting for
everyone to know about.  It seems that in other states birders and
falconers have run into problems over Gyrfalcons, and it was not until
Tuesday morning that I was confident that it is illegal to trap a wild
Gyrfalcon in Colorado.

I still think we, as a birding community, should be excited when rare birds
show up and try to share them with everyone when appropriate, but I think
we do need to consider the impacts of both reporting rarities and chasing
birds.  If you find a Red-faced Warbler at a city park there probably won't
be too much need for hesitation, but if you find a Snowy Owl that is best
viewed from an active construction site you might want to consider the
impacts of informing more than just a small group of people you know well.
I also hope we can appreciate birders who do consider the impacts their
hobby has on the birds they see, the places they visit, and the environment
as a whole.  Finally, I do encourage anyone interested to visit a landfill
that allows access to look at gulls because you are often rewarded with a
good study of difficult-to-identify birds, just make sure you always follow
their rules and are constantly vigilant of your surroundings.

Andy Bankert
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon

[joe . kipper28]

I was unable to find the Gyrfalcon today at 2:00pm at the landfill.
As far as I know no one else has seen it today either, but I have yet to 
check Horsetooth Res. as Nick K. suggested.
Good luck to everyone else who searches for it.

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County

[Nicholas Komar]

Some comments on the Gyrfalcon search:
1. If you visit the Larimer County landfill be sure to check in at one of the 
pay windows (or the main office) and follow instructions for parking from 
landfill employees. The gyr was first seen chasing gulls and perched on a 
telephone pole yesterday afternoon around 3:30 pm. 
2. Trilby Road (dirt road west from Taft Hill Road) is a safe vantage-point  to 
survey the grassland habitat and the landfill one mile north. The gyr came and 
landed atop the tall rusty power line poles twice between 7 and 7:30 this 
morning. 
3. Taft Hill Rd is unsafe to park on, or even to drive slowly. Vehicle and 
truck traffic move at 70 mph on this two lane road. 
4. Hidden Springs road west of the landfill is a private gated community. 
5. I think another place to search would be the south end of Horsetooth 
Reservoir (where the landfill gulls go to loaf during the day). It is only a 
mile away from the landfill as the crow flies , and has more tall metal poles 
that could serve as perch. To get there drive north past landfill and turn left 
on Harmony Road. To access the Reservoir recreational area a fee is required. 
There are some free roadside pullouts as well. 

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO

> On Dec 4, 2018, at 11:22 AM, Carl Bendorf  wrote:
> 
> No falcon as of 11:20 at landfill. 
> 
> Carl Bendorf 
> Longmont 
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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County

[Carl Bendorf]

No falcon as of 11:20 at landfill. 

Carl Bendorf 
Longmont 

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Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County

[Brandon]

The landfill is a good place to look.  The one Pueblo Gyrfalcon a while
back was seen at our landfill, and all the gulls flew.  The Gyrfalcon up at
Rawhide Energy Station, was eating on geese all winter.  Are there photos
of it yet, is it an adult or immature bird?  There hasn't been one reported
in Colorado, in a few years, hopefully it hangs around for people to see it.

Brandon K. Percival
Pueblo West, CO

On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 10:01 AM Carl Bendorf  wrote:

> At 10 am,  no falcon seen over the last hour. Currently on birder is
> watching along Trilby west of Taft Hill and we are near landfill entrance
> watching as well.
>
> Carl Bendorf
> Longmont
>
>

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County

[Carl Bendorf]

At 10 am,  no falcon seen over the last hour. Currently on birder is watching 
along Trilby west of Taft Hill and we are near landfill entrance watching as 
well. 

Carl Bendorf
Longmont 

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[cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County

[Andrew Bankert]

Yesterday I found a Gyfralcon in southern Fort Collins while birding along
Taft Hill Road.  It was refound this morning by a few birders on the tall
power poles along Trilby Road where it intersects Taft Hill Road.  I think
you can safely pull off along Trilby Road west of Taft Hill Road since it
looks like a small dirt road, but please be respectful of any signs marking
private property or private roads at the west end of Trilby.

Good Birding,
Andy Bankert
Fort Collins

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