[cobirds] Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow - Riverbend Ponds, Larimer

2019-04-25 Thread David Wade
The Golden-crown made a brief yet photogenic appearance around 4 this afternoon in the same location described above. It was last seen flying towards the cattail marsh to the east. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S55406841 David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] NE Colorado foray

2019-04-25 Thread Glenn Walbek
Folks, Steve Larson and I ventured out to northeast Colorado, primarily to find Sharp-tailed Grouse, shorebirds and early migrants. We scored on the grouse along Weld hwy 134 with 9 birds in 4 locations. Going early seems to be the key for success here. On the shorebird front, Jumbo and

[cobirds] Lost car key in Westerly Creek Park, near Hooded Oriole

2019-04-25 Thread 'Michael King' via Colorado Birds
While birding yesterday at Westerly Creek Park looking for the Hooded Oriole, our daughter lost her Veracruz key fob. If found, please contact Michael King (off list). Michael King Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy Banding Report - Opening Day, Chatfield Station, 4/25/19

2019-04-25 Thread Meredith . McBurney
We started our 2019 banding season with a lovely pair of Bushtits. The female got caught as we approached and the male followed her in; after banding, the lady perched high in a nearby tree and waited for her mate to be released before they flew off together. Our other captures were a mix of

Re: [cobirds] No rarities, but great birding at Walden Ponds, Boulder Co

2019-04-25 Thread Paula Hansley
I was coming to Sawhill at 6 am when I came across the dead GHO by the cave nest on South Boulder Rd. Needless-to-say, I never got to Sawhill Ponds. Paula On Thu, Apr 25, 2019 at 1:38 PM Kit Basom wrote: > > At Walden this morning, there were two male yellow-headed blackbirds in > the

Re: [cobirds] Re: Owl ID Help Requested [Weld]

2019-04-25 Thread Scott
The owl in the photos is without question a Long-eared Owl. Scott Rashid Estes Park On 4/24/2019 2:29 PM, 'Alexander Brown' via Colorado Birds wrote: All, Surely, the bird is a Short-eared owl.  Long-eared should have a rusty facial disk and the big "wrist" comma is typical of Short-eared. 

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane at Lagerman Res 4/25

2019-04-25 Thread Jay Hutchins
Was chatting with two other birders at Lagerman Res (Bolder Co) today around 10:30 am when I spotted a single Sandhill crane. Rested out by the PD colony just to the west for about 3 minutes, then spiraled (thermaled?) up and headed... SW towards Boulder Res. Jay Hutchins Longmont, CO --

[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (25 Apr 2019) 9 Raptors

2019-04-25 Thread reports
Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2019 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black

[cobirds] Common Poorwill arrives, Ken Caryl Ranch JeffCo 4/24

2019-04-25 Thread David Suddjian
A *Common Poorwill* was calling in the hogbacks at Ken Caryl Ranch last evening, 4/24, for a first of season, and earliest record for Jefferson County in eBird by 1 day (ahead of a 4/25 record last year, also from Ken Caryl, that is the only other April record entered for the county). Welcome

[cobirds] CFO Montrose Convention News -- It's Happening!

2019-04-25 Thread David Gillilan
The 2019 CFO Convention in Montrose is definitely on! The convention starts June 13th with the now-traditional Welcome Picnic, and concludes with June 17th departure trips, with all kinds of events and field trips and scholarly presentations and food, and more, in between. Check it all out

[cobirds] Re: Negative search for Hooded Oriole (Denver)

2019-04-25 Thread Karen Drozda
A few folks searching this morning. I arrived about 11 a.m. and searched for two hours. Others had been there since 7 a.m. with no luck. It was windy last night and it may have taken advantage of that. Did not get an opportunity to look down the street to the East at Bluff Lake. Might be worth

Re: [cobirds] No rarities, but great birding at Walden Ponds, Boulder Co

2019-04-25 Thread Kit Basom
At Walden this morning, there were two male yellow-headed blackbirds in the cattails at the western end of Cottonwood Marsh. And at the western edge of Sawhill Ponds, there was a ruby-crowned kinglet. --Kit On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 3:03 PM Kit Basom wrote: > > And next door, at Sawhill Ponds:

[cobirds] 4/25 PACIFIC WREN (Boulder)

2019-04-25 Thread jebondhoward
Jessica Vance and I got away from school for a bit today (Thursday, 4/25 around 12:45-1:00 pm) to run across the street in Gunbarrel (NE Boulder) to catch a glimpse of the Pacific Wren. We were looking at the adult owls in the pine tree behind the owl nest and when Jessica spotted the wren

[cobirds] Possible Northern Parula at Main lake in Lakewood

2019-04-25 Thread James McCall
Not for sure as I've never seen one before but this bird was kinda grayish colored with yellow throat that extended into breast. Olive colored back. I did get 2 pics I'll have to lighten them when I get home. Not sure how they'll turn out. Trying to refind now. James McCall -- You received

[cobirds] Negative search for Hooded Oriole (Denver)

2019-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
About 20 birders searched Westerly Creek Park in vain for the Hooded Oriole that was seen all day yesterday. Some started at dawn. The search goes on. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Riverbend Ponds, Larimer

2019-04-25 Thread John Shenot
I saw this bird briefly at 10:40 AM in the rabbit brush between the Cherly Street parking lot and the pond due west of that lot behind the house with the tree fort. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

Re: [cobirds] Re: Owl ID Help Requested [Weld]

2019-04-25 Thread 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds
Hi all- What can I say, the Brits are where I often look when in doubt. This video is very helpful. IMO it’s a Long-eared Owl. Further, one thing most people forgot to mention and should be first clue is HABITAT. The owl was flushed from typical Long-eared Owl habitat.

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Riverbend Ponds, Larimer

2019-04-25 Thread Lori Zabel
Currently with White-crowned Sparrows. Frequenting the Rabbitbrush and dirt path at NE corner of the most NE pond. Lori Zabel Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Re: Owl ID Help Requested [Weld]

2019-04-25 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
Hi all Thanks everyone for your help, nice little mystery. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 10:10:52 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > The owl we found on Pawnee NG trip over weekend continues to be an ongoing >

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, April 25, 2019

2019-04-25 Thread 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2019 Compiler: Allison Hilf; ahilf AT me.com Phone: (303) 888-5110 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, April 25, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates on