[cobirds] Loveland Lakes report (Larimer)

I led a field trip to Loveland lakes in Larimer County today, for Fort Collins Audubon Society. It snowed most of the day, and temperatures were frigid, so viewing conditions were suboptimal. Nonetheless, 9 of us tallied almost 60 species. In spite of plenty of open water, waterfowl numbers were

[cobirds] Lower Latham (Weld) Short-eared Owl

All - This evening while traveling to Loveland, Jeff and I stopped at Lower Latham Reservoir around sunset. At 5:10pm, well after sunset (getting very dark), I spotted a Short-eared Owl flying on the north side of CR48. It made a couple passes close to our car before dropping down into the grass

[cobirds] Scoters , Prospect Lake , Colorado Springs

CO birders : Amongst the many waterfowl there were 3 female/immature type White-winged Scoters and 1 Black Scoter ( an adult female ) at Prospect Lake , Colorado Springs mid morning . First found by Bill Maynard and subsequently seen by Mark P and Gary K . John Drummond Colorado Springs .

[cobirds] DFO trip to Franktown, Douglas

This morning, seven of us on a DFO trip enjoyed the companionship and endured the snowy weather and a temperature that started at 29 degrees and ended at 17 degrees, to sample two gravel pits & two yards within 5 miles of downtown Franktown. At the two gravel pits, we counted 21 species

[cobirds] More White-throated Sparrows - Golden - Jeffco

Birders, I have at least 2 if not 3 WTSP now. There were just 2 white morphs in the feeder tray on the front porch and the previously seen bird is a tan morph. The Evening Grosbeak has been in and out but right now a hoard of Red-winged Blackbirds has taken over the grosbeak tray but the lone sisk

[cobirds] CC Res

Hi >From sitting in warm car Ross's Goose n-east Hooded Merganser 10 e-central Common loons 2 e-central Wilson's Snipe 1 so-western Bonaparte's Gull 10-15 all Bob Righter Denver CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bir

Re: [cobirds] Red Rocks park

I spent a cold, snowy, and windy hour this morning at Red Rocks. I saw the Eastern Fox Sparrow, adult Golden-crowned Sparrow, a couple of Cassin's Finches, and a very cold Lesser Goldfinch. I was hoping to find the juvenile Golden-crowned but gave up when I couldn't feel my fingers. I last sa

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow - Golden - Jeffco

Birders, The WTSP has just made an appearance at our feeders in front of the house. Most likely the same bird from a couple of weeks ago. -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Jeffco Feeder

Birders, It's been a busy morning at the feeders. Below is a link to a shot of an Evening Grosbeak and Cassin's Finches that are hanging around: http://zroadrunner.smugmug.com/Birds/Just-Birds/Birds/31564726_z5MCLK#!i=3697293651&k=MHtS3DF -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO zroadrunner.smugmug.com -- Yo

[cobirds] Re: Longmont Purple Finch (not yet)

The purple finch showed up at about 11:15am for about 3 minutes. Came in with a huge flock of robins. Haven't seen it since. Roads are getting ugly up here in Longmont. Bryan On Saturday, November 15, 2014, Bryan Guarente wrote: > It's saturday morning and a larger than usual flock of finches i

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe in Pueblo update

In-case anyone else is going to look for the Pueblo Reservoir Red-necked Grebe today. At around 10:23am, David Chartier said, "the bird has flown a couple of times, heading in an easterly direction from West Fishing Road".  The wind has appeared now too at Pueblo Reservoir, so things appear to

[cobirds] Am Dippers in Adams Cty. today and yeaterday

High CoBirders I found two American Dippers in Clear Creek east of Lowell Blvd. today. One was below the I-76 bridges east of Lowell. The other was just downstream from the Lowell bridge. That was where I saw one yesterday. Bob Canter, Denver CO -- You received this message because you are subs

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe and Purple Finch in Pueblo 11/15

A Red-necked Grebe was off West Fishing Road at Pueblo Reservoir, looking to the south this morning. A female plumage Purple Finch flew over me and landed in the a tree above the restroom at the parking lot at West Fishing Road at Pueblo Reservoir, I got the scope on it, and saw that it was a Pu

[cobirds] Longmont Purple Finch (not yet)

It's saturday morning and a larger than usual flock of finches is here, but the Purple Finch is not with them. I am hopeful that the forthcoming snow will drive the birds to my feeders. It was hard to find yesterday and only showed for a few minutes. Will email the lis if she shows up again. Still

[cobirds] Red Rocks park

Adult Golden-crowned Sparrow and red Fox Sparrow continue this morning at the trading post. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, s

[cobirds] El Paso County: Big Johnson Reservoir - Tundra Swans

Friday afternoon, arrived at BJR around 3:15 pm. Bill M., John D., and Leonard L. already on site. They pointed out the two beautiful Tundra Swans and the White-winged Scoters. They also found a Long-tailed Duck. Also of interest to me were the three Red-breasted Mergansers. Lifer for me. Thank

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 15 November 2014

Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: November 15, 2014 The Sunday DFO Field Trip to Roxborough SP has been cancelled. This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Saturday, November 15 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new inf

[cobirds] Harriman Lake Park, Jefferson county, Pacific Loon continues.

Hello, What a difference a day makes. No Common Loon, No Red-necked Grebe and approximately 1000 fewer birds on the water. Art Hudak Denver County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec