[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT, SATURDAY MAY 9, 2020

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Dave Leatherman, daleatherman@msn. com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at

[cobirds] Re: Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

Yes, Caleb, interesting thoughts. I listened closely to it, but it was singing softly. Both species have songs that are so similar that I couldn't tell. If I were able to hear it call, that would have been interesting, because each species does have a distinctive call note. Unfortunately, it

[cobirds] Unknown Raptor Arapahoe County

Good evening everyone! I was on a lunch break yesterday afternoon near S. Buckley Rd. and E. Alameda Ave., on the street to nowhere just northwest of that intersection by the old trees. I was watching a Red-tailed Hawk circling around with a Turkey Vulture when I caught a raptor I am

[cobirds] Northern Parula, Louisville, Boulder Co.

Hi all, This evening I had a Northern Parula working a row of shrubs just south of Community Park in downtown Louisville. It was with a large flock of Yellow-rumpeds. Also in the area were good numbers of sparrows (eight species total) and a Wilson's Snipe along Empire Road. Good Birding, Jack

[cobirds] 20 species of warblers in SE CO 8 May

Amazing day in SE CO (Baca, Bent, Kiowa, Prowers Counties). 20 species of warbler found today, and a total of 23 species of warblers in these counties since Monday (4 May). CBRC review species today: Mourning Warbler and Cape May Warbler in Bent County. Other goodies: Blue-winged (Baca), Hooded

[cobirds] Palm Warbler - Overland Pond Park, Denver

My fiancé and I either re-found the palm warbler we had at overland pond park, or another has arrived for a brief stay. Was located in the trees along the East side of closed road that goes along aqua golf’s lake. North of ped bridge/gazebo. Look for the pumping tail! Steve Rash Denver, Co.

[cobirds] Male BLACKPOLL WARBLER, Sombrero Marsh, Boulder

Just had a male Blackpoll in with a group of YRWA at the bend in the road by Sombrero Marsh. -- 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, send an email to

[cobirds] Catbirds are back!

I still have not seen them up close, only some silhouettes. It was quiet yesterday, but this morning every third bush was bursting with their enthusiastic and endless, mimetic, rambling songs. Sounds like spring! Ghislaine Griswold Sedalia, Douglas County, Colorado -- You received this message

[cobirds] Nesting hawks - Arvada, Jeffco

A friend of a friend sees nesting buteos (I presume) just west of Old Town, Arvada. Well - her ID doesn't make sense. She says they have white breasts and a band at the end of their tails. I suspect Swainson's, but I wondered if any Jeffco folks can confirm. Hugh KingeryFranktown -- You

[cobirds] Re: Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

Really intriguing find, Joe! Did you by chance hear what it sounded like? And if so, which species was it more reminiscent of? *The birds are happy, and so am I* *~Caleb Alons, Larimer County* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

Re: [cobirds] big age difference in owl nestlings?

I’ve not had experience with that happening for owls in the 10 years I have been monitoring raptor nests for CPW. However, I have seen something similar with kestrels in a nest box behind my house in Pueblo West. About 6 years ago, 3 young kestrels fledged from the box, one every other day as

[cobirds] Golden-winged and Nashville, Tucker Gulch, Jeffco

We saw the Golden-winged at 2 different times, maybe an hour or so apart (1-ish and 2:30ish). Very cooperative. The two locations were across the path from each other, eye level, between the bridges. We also saw the Nashville Warbler, slightly closer to the first bridge into the area, down

[cobirds] No flycatcher

My mistake! It was not a Created Flycatcher but a Say’s Phoebe giving an unusually loud abrupt call. I’m so sorry. Thanks, Christian. Paula Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

Hello Birders, This morning multiple people reported a Rose-breasted Grosbeak at the northwest corner of the CSU Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins. When I chased the bird this afternoon, I found a grosbeak singing softly in the same area it was first reported, and at first I thought

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Vireo, CU East Campus, Boulder

COBirders, Whiles looking for the Ash-throated Flaycatcher and Black-and_white Warblers reported from the CU East Campus Nike path by the scoreboard, I found and photographed a Yellow-throated Vireo. It was last seen moving east along the creek. Peter Burke Boulder Cty -- Peter Burke 7988

[cobirds] big age difference in owl nestlings?

Hi Cobirders, I've been watching a Great Horned Owl nest near my house in Superior.  The nestlings are getting pretty big and starting to move out of the nest and onto nearby branches.  However, a couple nights ago I thought I saw a small fluffy white head sticking up among the much bigger

[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher, Louisville!!

CObirders, I just had this large, vocal flycatcher calling from my catalpa tree! It was so loud I heard it from my basement! I recorded its calls and may have gotten px. I’m sure it’s still around this area. I grew up with this bird in Ohio so I instantly recognized it!! Paula Hansley

[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (08 May 2020) 6 Raptors

Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2020 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black

[cobirds] Re: Bird ID needed w/photo

Looks like a Lark Sparrow to me, pretty common in plains areas in summer around Colorado Springs Bill Kosar Colorado Springs, El Paso county On Friday, May 8, 2020 at 2:01:34 PM UTC-6, Kyle Medina wrote: > > Hello, I've seen this bird before but never got a picture of it. This was > at the

[cobirds] Mississippi Kite over Littleton, Arapahoe Co 5/8

Just after 1 pm Karen Strong and I were surprised to observe a *Mississippi Kite* soaring over the Littleton Cemetery area in Littleton, Arapahoe County. It circled several times then went due south departing the local area. eBird shows two prior reports at least for Arapahoe County. Quite a

[cobirds] Re: id help please ... Prospect Ponds, Larimer

The one possibility that comes to mind is Baird's Sparrow. You may have spotted one on its way over to Soapstone where they are known to breed. If that is indeed it, you saved yourself a hellish walk in unsheltered conditions come summertime. One thing I like to keep in mind when mulling

[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler - Tucker Gulch, Jeffco

Still active at 1, across from the green house, next to all the purple irises and the bench -- 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, send an email to

[cobirds] id help please ... Prospect Ponds, Larimer

can't quite find a match... group of 4 in trees between 1st pond and coral plump sparrow with buff breast, uniform brown wings and striking head pattern the most striking feature was the black mustache/throat stripes like a lark sparrow, also had small central dark spot on breast however i

[cobirds] Crom Lake Poppin'/Weld

Hi all Just returned from Crom Lake [Pierce] ... loads of shorebirds: - Red-necked Phalarope - 11 - Wilson's Phalarope - 60-70 - Willet - 23 - Long-billed Dowitcher - 6 - Marbled Godwit - 4 - Killdeer - 5 - Western Sandpiper - 1 - Least Sandpiper - 2 - Spotted

[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler - Tucker Gulch, Jeffco

As of 9:10 this morning, the Golden-winged Warbler continues on the north end of the footbridge, foraging on opposite creek bank. Karen Strong Lakewood, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Veery Sighted this morning at Harriman Lake

Veery still at Harriman Lake along the canal southwest corner of park just west of main grove of trees. Dale Pate Jefferson County -- 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

[cobirds] Bullock's Oriole/Weld

Hi all First Bullock's Oriole arrived up here yesterday in Nunn yard. Photos later this morning. Crom Lake is prime shorebird habitat now. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher - CU East Campus, Boulder Cty

Ash-throated Flycatcher seen 15mins ago along north side of Boulder Creek just east of the bridge by the athletic fields. Regards, Mark Minner-Lee Erie, CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Re: Fun rainy morning yard birds, Ken Caryl Valley, Jefferson

More local color has just appeared: a male American Redstart in the back yard! David Suddjian Ken Caryl Valley Littleton, CO On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 7:57 AM David Suddjian wrote: > This morning's offering in my Ken Caryl yard includes a male *Blue > Grosbeak*, male *Western Tanager*, 1 or 2

[cobirds] Fun rainy morning yard birds, Ken Caryl Valley, Jefferson

This morning's offering in my Ken Caryl yard includes a male *Blue Grosbeak*, male *Western Tanager*, 1 or 2 *Green-tailed Towhees* and a male *Bullock's Oriole*. *Broad-tailed Hummer* activity picked up at the feeders with the day's cool wet start. I love May. Colorfully yours, David Suddjian

[cobirds] JeffCo: Golden-winged Warbler continues @ Tucker Gulch

Relocated the Golden-winged Warbler around 620am at south end of footbridge. Michael Lester Littleton Sent from my iPhone -- 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,