[cobirds] Jumbo Reservoir (Sedgwick/Logan), Wed 21 September

I made a quick run out to Jumbo this evening and got better looks at the Jaegers this time. I was able to identify all 3 as adult PARASITIC JAEGERS. Other highlights included a Common Loon and at least 4 Sabine's Gulls (1 adult, 3 juveniles), probably more. Jumbo is a busy and exciting place,

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy Banding Report - Barr Lake Station, 9/21/16

Another day like yesterday - a good number of birds, led by Wilson's. Despite the threat of heat, the cloud cover kept things comfortable and we were able to band through most of the morning. We started with lots of recaps (birds banded earlier this season, a total of 33), then moved on to

[cobirds] Crow Valley CG (Weld) on 9/21/16

Crow Valley Campground was much birdier today than the last few times I've been there but still nothing mega-rare. Pat and Vanna, I'd like to buy an eastern warbler. Best birds were at least 4 Broad-winged Hawks, Red-eyed Vireo, Tennessee Warbler, Merlin, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and two

[cobirds] Secondhand Kentucky Warbler Report [SE Colorado]

Hi all I saw this on my Twitter feed ... no details provided though by Nature Conservancy. Four hours ago was reported. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Rock Wren [Nunn Yard, Nunn, Weld]

Hi all Quick report ... unexpected Rock Wren this afternoon in yard. Typically, I can find them during summer rare in fall. Nice to see him boppin' around yard. BTW Crom Lake is still full of water--recent birds include: Horned Grebe and Ruddy Duck. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Golden Eagle Attack Ptarmigan

I was hiking in the San Juan Mountains recently and doing photography of Ptarmigan (Mineral County) when out of nowhere came a Golden Eagle streaking down upon about 20 or so Ptarmigan, scattering the birds in all directions. This was only 40 feet in front of me and as the eagle seemed so

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 21 September 2016

Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail:RBA AT cobirds.org Date: September 21, 2016 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, September 21 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species)