[cobirds] Many parulas, etc., forecast for northern Front Range tomorrow

Hello, Birders. I believe tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1st, has great potential for birders (bad for migrating birds) in the northern Front Range region. As I gaze into my crystal ball, I see Northern Parulas, a Scarlet Tanager or two maybe, and possibly a White-collared Swift. Hmm... The image is

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, April 30, 2013

Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: April 30, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, April 30, 2013 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the

[cobirds] Pine Siskin - west Centennial, Arapahoe County

Hello Fellow Birders, Just had a pine siskin on the feeders in my little townhouse yard in west Centennial, near Holly Arapahoe. Keep Smilin', Kevin Corwin west Centennial Arapahoe County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group.

[cobirds] More on the Karval Mountain Plover Festival - Lincoln County

Hello Fellow Birders, I just want to embellish Seth Gallagher's report on the Karval Mountain Plover Festival with an account of the effort that went into finding the plovers this year. Typically we see plovers during the Friday evening tour, they're often quite approachable via the

RE: [cobirds] Little Egret ID

Hi Norm, Thanks for chiming in. I have no experience with Little Egrets, having never seen one. I do want to ask however about the discussion of back plumes. All I have to go on are the field guides (Natl Geo 6th Ed, Sibley, among others). It seems to me that in reviewing these texts, they

RE: [cobirds] Little Egret ID

One field mark not yet mentioned is the size of the bill. After seeing a Little Egret in MA late last year, and paying more attn to this difference than I did when seeing Little Egret in other places in the world, I'd say the larger bill is a noticeable field mark. There is also a difference in

RE: [cobirds] Little Egret ID

Leg and foot color are the most helpful marks with solid black legs and the absence of yellow stripe running up the back of the tarsus. The yellow on the feet is largely restricted to the toes. In addition the lores are paler than the iris. Here is an excellent article on the separation of

[cobirds] More re Little Egret ID

Hi all For anyone interested in how to separate a vagrant Little Egret from our Snowy Egrets, a great resource is David Sibley's web page on the subject http://www.sibleyguides.com/bird-info/little-egret/finding-and-identifying-a -little-egret-among-snowy-egrets/ last updated August

Re: [cobirds] Little Egret ID

Back plumes are not what matter. It is the plumes off the top of the head that do. These are only present in full breeding plumage. The color of the lores is very critical. I agree with Ira about the MA bird. It is ditinctive but easier to judge when in comparison to a nearby snowy. Norm

RE: [cobirds] Little Egret ID

Excellent ID info from both Ira and Rachel. Let me respond based on what I saw, or did not see in this case. . At 120 yards, and not expecting anything other than snowy or cattle egret for this size; bill-size did not stand out to me nor do I remember noting anything unusual about

RE: [cobirds] Little Egret ID

Oh! Sorry – I missed that distinction Norm. To be clear, I saw two plumes off the top of the head. Jeff J Jones ( mailto:jjo...@jonestc.com jjo...@jonestc.com) Teller County - 8500' - Montane Woodlands From: nert...@comcast.net [mailto:nert...@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013

[cobirds] NO EGRET (Cattle, that is)

Just biked around City Park in Denver and found no sign of the Cattle Egret that was here yesterday. Of course, that doesn't mean it's not around. Naturally, I was rewarded for my efforts with a few new year birds for my Denver County list: a grackle-attacking Cooper's Hawk, a White-breasted

[cobirds] white-cr sparrow Centennial/Arapahoe

Last night just after 10 PM I heard an occasional white-cr sparrow (I believe) passing over. This night music was in comparison with the soundless sky the three previous nights. So..today I have one, and one only, white-cr sparrow (my FOS)on the ground at the base of my feeders. Still, few

[cobirds] Additional Little vs Snowy Egret comments

I will disagree with Rachel on some ID points. I have seen Little Egrets in full breeding plumage with completely yellow feet and extending above the ankle a short ways up the tarsus very similar to Snowy. I have also seen some in nonbreeding plumage or not full breeding plumage with plumes

[cobirds] Eared Grebes Cowbird / S. Platte Res

On the 'new' reservoir this morning, several Eared Grebes, and one nearby Brown-headed Cowbird. A White-crowned Sparrow at the feeders in my backyard Sat and Sun. Many Tree Swallows fighting over nest boxes at Chatfield Sat. Also Yellow-rumps (Myrtle), Western Grebes, 1 Osprey, 2 Red-tails,

[cobirds] Boulder County: leucistic Sandhill Crane and Franklin's Gull

A couple of sightings this weekend that reminded me to always think outside the box about birds: Sat. AM 4/27/13 - a large and lone circling bird, not vocalizing, on the former gravel pit turned open space at US 36 and S Boulder Creek. Pale colored with dark wing tips, trailing legs,

[cobirds] no white Egret at Rice's Pond at 9a Tue. :(

no white Egret at Rice's Pond at 9a Tue. :( Dave From: jjo...@jonestc.com To: r-hop...@comcast.net; cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [cobirds] Little Egret ID Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:24:28 -0600 Excellent ID info from both Ira and Rachel. Let me respond based on what I saw, or did not

[cobirds] Larimer County: Bullock's Oriole

This morning I had my FOS Bullock's Oriole (male) in a tree top at the North Shields Pond Natural Area in Fort Collins. Other migrants of interest were a male Common Yellowthroat, a few Brown-headed Cowbirds, Orange-crowned Warbler, Say's Phoebe, and plenty of Yellow-rumped Warblers (both

[cobirds] Western Grebe/Eared Grebe, Grand County

Spent four days birding in Grand Country for my birthday. Driving from Fraser, just before Granby, we stopped at a small pond with a sign Edgewater. It appears to be a private drive back from the pond. The pond is small so the birds were close for photographing. A nice stop at the start of our

[cobirds] No Little Egret at Belmar (Jefferson)

I ran into Jim Schmoker and his wife at Belmar, and I joined them in studying a small white heron, but alas, it looked like a perfect Snowy Egret to us. No head plumes, just the usual fluffy crest. Bright yellow lores and yellow feet, all black legs. No feeding activity observed. At about 11:00 AM

[cobirds] Huerfano County Update: Broad-winged Hawks, Northern Goshawk

Was not able to post yesterday as the internet was down all day and into the wee hours of this morning. On Saturday afternoon we saw a mature Northern Goshawk flying at Spanish Peaks Wilderness Area Through this morning we have added first of the season Western Kingbird, Loggerhead Shrike,

[cobirds] RFI: Black Swifts at Hanging Lake

I would like to head up to Hanging Lake to see the Black Swifts. Anyone have an idea if they'll be around soon or if they are already back or the best time of the summer to see them? Evonne Schroeder Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] More on the Karval Mountain Plover Festival - Lincoln County

You mentioned seeing a swift fox on our trip in Karvall, but I thought they said it was a kit fox. It seems like both could fit the animal we saw, does anyone know for sure which one it was? Deb Carstensen, Littleton Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30, 2013, at 7:35 AM, kevygud...@aol.com wrote:

[cobirds] Whimbrels - Barr Lake State Park (Adams County) and others

Found 5 Whimbrels on 4/29/13 out in the fields east of the visitor's center parking lot at Barr Lake State Park. Also had 13 new year birds, including House Wrens, Chipping Sparrows, Tree Swallow, Spotted Towhee, Yellow-rumped Warblers (Both Audubon's, Myrtle, and even a few Audubon's x Myrtle),

[cobirds] Chatfield Banding Station CLOSED tomorrow, Wed, May 1

Just an FYI - Based on all the weather predictions about snow, rain, cold, and worse, and given that our school groups have already cancelled, we are NOT going to be open tomorrow. Looking forward to better weather and birds on Thursday.. Meredith McBurney Biologist/Bander Rocky Mountain

[cobirds] Pueblo birding 30 April

Hi all, Since it wasn't windy this morning, I decided to check out Pueblo City Park hoping for a Hermit Warbler, since one of the two that have been seen in Pueblo, was seen on this date (though there was a snow storm involved, so maybe tomorrow will be better).  The best birding was along the

[cobirds] BelMar Snowy Egret, Avocets and Solitary Sandpiper

A definite Snowy Egret at Kountze Lake (Bel Mar) this evening-- full yellow feet, shaggy crest, yellow lores, hunkered-forward foraging position. Also in the NE corner of the lake, three breeding plumage Am. Avocets, and one Solitary Sandpiper foraging the shoreline near the footbridge. Bob

[cobirds] Boulder Common Redpoll, etc.

This evening I saw and photographed a male Common Redpoll in my yard. Other interesting birds here today: Broad-tailed Hummingbird, at least 2 male and 2 female (I may have had only one male for the past week until today) Western Scrub-Jay, 1 (infrequent yard bird) Red-breasted Nuthatch, 1

[cobirds] Las animas county FOS birds

Just saw FOS: Western Tanager Lazuli Bunting(yard bird) Vireo sp. this am(singing only) This weekend's returnees included: Black-chinned hummingbird Broad-tailed hummingbird Black-headed grosbeak Violet-green swallow Barn swallow Also white-crowned sparrows, mourning doves,

Re: [cobirds] More on the Karval Mountain Plover Festival - Lincoln County

Deb: The critter we saw was indeed a Swift Fox, Kit Fox are pretty scarce and native to the west slope of Colorado.thanks for coming out! Seth Gallagher Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Before the storm, Walden - Sawhills, Boulder

Cobirds: A brief just before we get plastered again by more snow. Stopped at Walden Ponds in Boulder. Everything is feeding close to or on the ground. There is a sense of desperation for the insectivores as they try to get every scrap of fat and protein, before dark. Most of

[cobirds] Lamar (Prowers) on 30April2013

A warm day with some dust and wind in the AM, hot and calmer winds in the PM. HIGHLIGHTS Fairmount Cemetery: Scaled Quail (2 in lawn across Memorial Drive nw of cemetery entrance) Black-and-white Warbler (1f on the move, off to the southeast and out of sight) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1f)

[cobirds] Gull ID Question - Cherry Creek SP, CO - Arapahoe County

I saw a gull today off of the bird observatory platform that I am not sure of the ID. Definitely larger than the Ring-billed Gulls it was near, and it seemed larger than the California Gulls that were farther off along the shore. It didn't see quite big enough to be a Herring, but size can be

[cobirds] El Paso County: Leucistic Eurasian Collared Dove

Another awesome bird in our yard! (never thought I'd say that about a dove.) A Leucistic Eurasian Collared Dove was hanging around for about an hour. http://www.flickr.com/photos/93843744@N06/ Aaron Driscoll Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Fox + Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

Before 7 A.M. this morning the Lincoln's Sparrow, Slate-colored Fox Sparrow, and the Golden-crowned Sparrow appeared at the feeders behind the Red Rocks Trading Post in that order. Still have some Dark-eyed Juncos including Oregon, Pink-sided, Slate-colored and Gray headed. With the storm

[cobirds] Chico Today

CO Birders : Aiken Audubon visited Chico Basin Ranch ( fee area ) today and found signs of migrant activity around HQ but not at the banding station. Highlights around HQ were Nashville , Virginia' ,Wilson's and Orange-crowned Warblers , Brown Thrasher and Green-tailed Towee . The

[cobirds] RMBO Banding Station Report, CHAT, 4/30/13

Still slow, but at least there were a few warblers/migrants around. But most of our activity today involved catching White-crowned Sparrows and House Finches from the feeder nets. Here's today's breakdown: Black-capped Chickadee 2 Orange-crowned Warbler2

Re: [cobirds] More on the Karval Mountain Plover Festival - Lincoln County

Thanks for everyone's response the the fox question! Swift fox it is! Deb Carstensen , Littleton Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30, 2013, at 7:19 PM, Seth Gallagher seth.gallag...@rmbo.org wrote: Deb: The critter we saw was indeed a Swift Fox, Kit Fox are pretty scarce and native to the west