Re: [cobirds] Long-tailed Duck

2016-01-12 Thread David Suddjian
I also saw two *Long-tailed Ducks* at the southeast part of South Platte Reservoir (Arapahoe County) today, along with a nice cross-section of diving ducks that included a female *Canvasback*, some *Greater Scaup*, *Hooded Merganser, Redhead* and such. An *Eared Grebe* also continued there. If one

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans - Mesa County

2016-01-12 Thread Mike Henwood
This morning Kathleen McGinley and I walked into Jerry Reservoirs. There is a limited amount of open water at Jerry Reservoir #1, and there were 5 *Trumpeter Swans *among the few ducks. Also saw a Bald Eagle and a Golden Eagle. Mike Henwood Grand Junction Mesa County -- You received this

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. this afternoon 1/12

2016-01-12 Thread Brandon K. Percival
On my way to a basketball game on the other side of Pueblo, I stopped at the pool below the dam at Pueblo Reservoir, and saw 10-15 White-throated Swifts flying over the dam, around 2:45pm-3pm.  Then over at the South Shore Marina, lots of gulls, including an adult Glaucous Gull, likely the

[cobirds] White-winged Juncos near Molina, Mesa County

2016-01-12 Thread Mike Henwood
This afternoon Kathleen McGinley and I spotted a *White-winged Junco *along the side of the road at 52706 KE Road near the town of Molina. The White-winged Junco was larger than either the Pink-sided Junco or Song Sparrows near him, was pale gray with extensive white in the tail, and had two

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Valley - JeffCo 1/12

2016-01-12 Thread David Suddjian
This morning a *Swamp Sparrow* was in a patch of cattails along a small drainage that flows into Massey Draw beside my home in Ken Caryl Valley. A *Eurasian Collared-Dove* was carrying sticks into a spruce near my yard, apparently building a nest. Maybe spring has sprung. David Suddjian

[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull and Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Res. 1/12

2016-01-12 Thread Brandon K. Percival
Hi all, I went over to the South Shore Marina at Pueblo Reservoir this morning, hoping the Glaucous Gull that was there last weekend (3 January 2016), when I was en-route to California would be there.  I didn't see it, though the morning there aren't as many gulls around, then there are in the

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow - Carbondale - again

2016-01-12 Thread Dick Filby
Hi all The White-throated Sparrow has returned to our backyard this afternoon. If anyone wants to come look you are most welcome - but contact me first as you will need to look from inside the house. Best wishes Dick Filby Carbondale, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 12 January 2016

2016-01-12 Thread Joyce Takamine
Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Date: January 12, 2016 This is the Rare Bird Alert, Tuesday, January 12, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species).

[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer County, NW Lyons

2016-01-12 Thread Donna Nespoli
Two Varied Thrushes have been hanging around the Spring Gulch area in Lyons, about a mile from our house. Photo available on the Colorado Native Bird Care and Conservation Facebook page. Enjoy! Donna Nespoli -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck

2016-01-12 Thread Jennifer Hyypiō
Went back to South Platte Reservoir to see if I would see a second duck, and I did. 2 Long-tailed Ducks swimming far out in the water from the south end of the reservoir. Just able to video with my camera. Also treated to a Bald Eagle. Jennifer Hyypio Douglas County Littleton, CO May your winds

[cobirds] American Woodcock-Bobcat Ridge NA- Larimer County

2016-01-12 Thread MG Luger
Seen today at noon in the stream across from the white house at the upstream end of the fence line. It was our fifth try for this bird but well worth the effort. Greg and Myrna Luger Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Re: Varied Thrush, Larimer County, NW Lyons

2016-01-12 Thread Donna Nespoli
Also, sorry for the confusion. I accidentally listed the thrushes as being at 2450 Airport road which was an error. On Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 3:21:56 PM UTC-7, Donna Nespoli wrote: > > Two Varied Thrushes have been hanging around the Spring Gulch area in > Lyons, about a mile from our

[cobirds] Re: Varied Thrush, Larimer County, NW Lyons

2016-01-12 Thread Donna Nespoli
There has been alot of interest in these birds. Unfortunately the roads to the site are not open to the public but I would be willing to invite a few folks up as our guests. Email me if you are interested. Donna Nespoli On Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 3:21:56 PM UTC-7, Donna Nespoli wrote: > >

[cobirds] Ross' gose, bald eagles CCSP/Arapahoe

2016-01-12 Thread Karl Stecher Jr.
Yesterday 1/11 afternoon, Cherry Creek SP: Ross' goose: At the marina Geese flock to the water as night approaches. This bird was in the near open water, at the marina, and viewed in the midst of other geese if one looks at the water to the right (south) side of the marina. Is this the