[cobirds] Brown-fronted probable hybrid phoebe 30 miles west of Canon City

Yesterday I found a brown-fronted probable BlackXEastern hybrid Phoebe in Coaldale, a small town about 30 miles west of Canon City along the Arkansas River. It appeared to be paired with a presumptive Black Phoebe. I don't know if this might be the brown-fronted hybrid that was at my friend's

[cobirds] Riverside Reservoir(private lake in Weld County)

The Boulder Bird Club led by Skip Dines spent the morning at Riverside Reservoir east of Greeley. This lake has a lot to offer. When it was built in 1903 it was the largest reservoir west of the Mississippi and has remained a secluded preserve for waterfowl that is seldom disturbed by humans. The

[cobirds] Nesting American Dippers west of Canon City

I found two American Dipper nests along the Arkansas River west of Canon City yesterday, both with nestlings being fed by the parents. I have uploaded several of the photos I took of the dippers and an unusual nest built into a crevice (instead of on a ledge under a bridge) onto my

[cobirds] Upland Sandpiper/Weld

I echo what was said about Riverside--adding the vast property north of the reservoir, some sort of sage desert was pristine. While waiting for the bird group at 0830 at WCR 87 and Hwy 34 the NE field had two Upland Sandpipers--one flew directly above me. At the reservoir itself, lots of birds

[cobirds] Re: Upland Sandpiper/Weld

Forgot to mention our (hunter) leader said sage grouse(?) and Sharp- tailed Grouse have been seen on the Riverside Reservoir property. Oh, yeah did I mention 86 degrees and desert makes for some hot birding ... :-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ On May 9, 7:10 am, The

[cobirds] LAUGHING GULL at Pueblo Res. 5/9

I just left a Laughing Gull at Sailboard launching area at Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo County).  It is a young bird, and is with a bunch of Franklin's Gull.  A couple groups of fisherman drove up as I was leaving, so who knows if these gulls will hang out here or not.  I took photos and will post

[cobirds] Palm Warbler, G Catbird, L Shrike: L Estes, Larimer.

Greetings, This morning I took an hour's walk at Estes Park, from the visitor center to the Wildlife Area. The Loggerhead Shrike (imm male) from two weeks ago was still present. Just to the west of the Wildlife Area, a Palm Warbler was drinking in a tiny creek. Nearby, later, a Gray Catbird

[cobirds] RUFOUS-COLLARED SPARROW in Georgetown, CO; heard and seen well; possible new CO record

This note was forwarded to me by Veronica Holt from a reliable birder. The description is good for this SOUTH AMERICAN BIRD. There is a recording I have not heard, but no photos. It is not kept in cages that I know of. I am going up there now. Cell 303 204-0828. Call me if you go, when you

[cobirds] Pawnee Grasslands and other Weld Co sites

18 participants visited Pawnee Grasslands yesterday, stopping at Black Hollow Res and Windsor Lake on the way back to Denver. Here are the highlishts: CO 14 between CR 82 90 Burrowing Owl 5 Crow Valley Campground Western Wood-pewee 1 Dusky Flycatcher 1 Brown Thrasher 5

[cobirds] 2nd Eastern Phoebe Nest, Boulder Co.

Birders, Visiting UK birder, Mick McNaghten, just found a second EASTERN PHOEBE nest along South Boulder Creek. It's under the South Boulder Road bridge, if I understand his description correctly. This is exactly where the singing bird was found in the spring of 2010, and about a half mile

Re: [cobirds] RUFOUS-COLLARED SPARROW in Georgetown, CO; heard and seen well; possible new CO record

For what it's worth, Rufous-collared Sparrows are quite common in captivity. I have seen them numerous times in cages in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico, including at markets in Oaxaca and in the city of Veracruz far from where this species is found in the wild. This is a bird that is

[cobirds] Weld Co - 5/8/11

Birders, Tammy and I wandered around Weld County yesterday. Lower Latham: Semipalmated Plover Semipalmated Sandpiper Loloff: Same as reported but we didn't get the Whimbrels. We were there about 10:00 am. Monfort Marshes (south of Monfort feedlots on HWY 34 east of Kersey) WF

[cobirds] SE Colorado birds this past weekend

Hhi All, Twenty-one people spent a three-day weekend (May 6-8) in SE Colorado birding the migrant traps. Most of the time was spent birding together, some time was spent in smaller groups going after target species or to target locations. Below is a summary of “notable” species seen across all

[cobirds] FOS - Bear Creek Lake Park - Jeffco

Rob Raker and I birded Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) this morning. We birded the area around Pelican Point and then walked around the south side of the lake to the SE corner, where we often find various flycatcher species. Not near as birdy nor as many Yellow-rumped Warblers as last Friday

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis/Aspen

From ACES organization in Aspen ... Something interesting to post might be the presence of 2 glossy ibis in our piglet field at Rock Bottom Ranch.  They've been here for a week, and seem to still be hanging around Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- You received this

[cobirds] Lake Estes Warblers and Sora

Some warblers other than Yellow-rumps and Common Yellowthroats made an appearance at Lake Estes today. Susan Ward found a Palm Warbler in the willows by the pond below the dam where Judy Wright spotted a Sora (FOY). Judy also found a Townsend's Warbler in the Matthews-Reeser Bird Sanctuary.

RE: [cobirds] Glossy Ibis/Aspen

Mary Harris of El Jebel scouted out the report of Glossy Ibis in Pitkin County today and spoke with folks at Rock Bottom Ranch. Regretably the plegadis Ibis were no longer there and unfortunately the people at Rock Bottom thought all dark ibis were Glossies so we really don't know. ACES is

[cobirds] Re: Glossy Ibis/Aspen

Thanks for checking out report Tom! Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ On May 9, 4:47 pm, Tom Kay McConnell im...@rof.net wrote: Mary Harris of El Jebel scouted out the report of Glossy Ibis in Pitkin County today and spoke with folks at Rock Bottom Ranch.  Regretably

[cobirds] RMBO Chatfield Banding Station, the weekend and Monday

We had a weekend with over 100 visitors and few birds (single digits both days if we don't count the Nature Center feeder birds). Total for Saturday and Sunday (combined): House Wren 6 American Robin 1 return (Banded 2010) Yellow Warbler 1 return (Male, banded 2005, recaught 07, 08, 09, 10.

[cobirds] cattle egrets, boulder county

A pair of them sucking up the bugs: south side of HWY 52, 1/4 mile west of county line road. City would be Erie.They can be found hanging out with the herd of cattle (now there's a surprise) J.D.(Birch) Birchmeier Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow (likely an escaped cage bird) photographed 5/9

I just got a call from Tim Davis, of Parker, CO, who found this South America sparrow on May 8 with his nephew, Andrew Davis, a visiting birder and ornithologist from Winnipeg. Andrew re-found the Rufous-collared Sparrow and photographed it near 8th and Rose St in Georgetown, CO this afternoon. It

[cobirds] Uppies Bloggies

I've been thinking about Upland Sandpipers as I'd really, really, like to see one sometime soon. Then several posts of lucky individuals finding them.. Very encouraging. I'm gonna have to give it another go. Don't forget to check out www.birdsothemorning.com there is an April AND May bird book

[cobirds] Poorwill - Jeffco

Birders, A Poorwill (FOS) has returned to the hillside above our house in Golden. It was calling a few minutes ago. Ira Sanders Golden, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Feeder

A Rose-breasted grosbeak at the feeder at dusk. Norma Erickson weld county -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to