[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chatfield Banding Station 5/7/21

Like Colin, we had a few more birds and several FOS today. What is interesting to me is the number of one-of-a-kinds: Black-capped Chickadee 1 House Wren 1, banded 2019 Gray Catbird 1 (FOS) Orange-crowned Warbler 1 (FOS) Virginia's Warbler 1 Yellow Warbler 1, male banded 2016 and recaught in

[cobirds] Kentucky Warbler-Fort Collins-Larimer-DO NOT FLUSH PSA

All, For the last 24 hours approximately, a GORGEOUS adult male Kentucky Warbler has been hanging out in a small irrigation ditch just north (30-75 yards) of the Mountain Avenue and North Bryan Avenue intersection. The ditch runs parallel to North Bryan on it's west side. This bird was found

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chico Basin Ranch Banding Report 5/7

Another day that was slow in terms of numbers, but we did have a few colorful firsts of the year to brighten things up, including a Black-headed Grosbeak, Brown Thrasher and gorgeous male Western Tanager. Our only recapture was an American Robin first banded in 2018 and caught every year

[cobirds] Deer Creek Watershed outing opportunity May 15

Birders, I'll lead a short morning outing to places in the Deer Creek watershed in JeffCo on Saturday May 15, from 6:30 am to about 9:30 or 10:00 am. We will seek a cross section of returning migrants, including Ovenbird, and focus on bird song and other sounds. Easy walking on roads. I invite 8

[cobirds] Migrants, CSR El Paso Co, Friday

Hey COBirders, Not big numbers, but more migrants arrived early this morning. There were noticeable small birds moving around, unlike all other days so far. Best: 5 Yellow Warblers, including 2 FOY females Com Yellowthroat, plus FOY female FOY Ad M Yellow-breasted Chat FOY Ad M Bullock’s

[cobirds] Greater Roadrunner 5-7-21 Baca County

Just saw above bird as I was driving up the hill on the entrance road to Two Buttes-no unusual warblers but late morning when I was there-also Burrowing Owl on fence post within a half mile of 287 on road B.5. Bill Fink Longmont Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because

Re: [cobirds] Colorado Birding Challenge offer

I will make a small pledge to a new team that registers for tomorrow’s CO birding challenge also, with an increased pledge if the team registers to bird a county that is not yet represented in the challenge. Thanks, Diana! COUNTIES WITHOUT TEAMS Baca Chaffee Conejos Costilla Crowley Custer Delta

[cobirds] Re: SE Colorado May 5th

I wished we could have stayed longer but commitments, work, and responsibilities required our return. The weather also was not helpful, giving us ONLY a good 1/2 day of birding. Still would like to see the 22 warbler weekends of past. John Rawinski Monte Vista, CO On Wednesday, May 5, 2021

[cobirds] Bullock's Oriole pair N Bldr Cnty, private ranch

Also a Yellow Warbler but otherwise not even a Yellow-rumped; boy, I wish we had the plethora that y'all are finding in the Pueblo area. Wow. Linda Andes-Georges I acknowledge that I live in the territory of Hinóno’éí (Arapaho) and Cheyenne Nations, according to the 1851 Treaty of Fort

[cobirds] Northern Parula - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Prospect Park, Jefferson Co

Hello birders, I found a male Northern Parula at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Prospect Park this morning. He was singing and foraging with a flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers. The group was south of the creek, directly opposite the main bathrooms. They seemed to be moving between the partially leafed

[cobirds] Looking Ahead at Colorado Parks Access

There have been numerous enquiries regarding Park Access, you need to be aware of proposed changes to Park access that are slated for 2023 that are coming before the legislature. Below is a synopsis: *Under SB21-249, CPW is directed to create an optional, discounted "Keep Colorado Wild Pass"

[cobirds] Colorado Birding Challenge offer

If anyone registers a team today for the birding challenge tomorrow, I will make a small pledge for your team if you let me know. https://cobirds.org/CFO/COBC/ Diana Beatty El Paso County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] "Not Your Usual Suet Feeder Bird"/Weld

Hi all Surprising Curve-billed Thrasher enjoying our suet feeder. Second spring in a row we have had one. Other new yard migration highlights: - Lark Sparrow - Brewer's Sparrow - Swainson's Thrush - Ruby-crowned Kinglet - Western Kingbird Photos (first 6):

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chatfield Banding Report 5/6

Almost silent except for the Red-winged Blackbirds when we arrived yesterday morning (Thurs), and we didn't catch a bird until our third net run. Only 3 new birds (2 Yellow Warblers and 1 Lincoln's Sparrow) and 3 birds (1 Black-capped Chickadee, 1 Common Yellowthroat, 1 Wilson's Warbler)