Re: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

2023-01-31 Thread Brandon
In Southern Colorado, the last eruption of Bohemian Waxwings was in February 2005, there were 3,000+ around Lathrop State Park, Huerfano County. Between 2005 and 2022, I only saw Bohemian Waxwings in Colorado in 2013 in Fremont County, a small number. Colorado Christmas Bird Counts this winter,

Re: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

2023-01-31 Thread Libby Edwards
I love these stories is why I still read Cobird! Thank you do much. Cassins male and female, Evening grosbeaks, and a flock of Bohemians in my yard this week! Libby Edwards North Fort Collins > On Jan 31, 2023, at 11:16 AM, Matt Webb wrote: > >  > Hey all, > > I always enjoy hearing about

RE: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

2023-01-31 Thread Doug Ward
Matt, Thank you for sharing your (birding) origin story and how the waxwings played an important role in your life’s path – a very fun read!! You are not the first to be ignited by these guys – think Steve may have a few years on you – and certainly won’t be the last. Let’s hope this

[cobirds] Louisville, Boulder County, Bohemian Waxwings

2023-01-31 Thread Gary & Sharon
Like clockwork, the birds are back. W. Hawthorn Ct. and W. Centennial Drive. Sharon Norfleet Louisville, Boulder County Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

2023-01-31 Thread Matt Webb
Sorry if you got a half-finished version of my story - I accidentally sent it before I was done writing. (dangers of communicating via Slack while writing emails!) *Matthew M Webb* Avian Ecologist and Motus Wildlife Tracking System Coordinator *Bird Conservancy of the Rockies* Motus project

Re: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

2023-01-31 Thread Matt Webb
Hey all, I always enjoy hearing about people's experiences with specific birds or species! Bohemian (and Cedar!) Waxwings have always been an important bird to me, as they are the main reason that I got back into birding (and now work with birds full time!). As a kid I had been into birds and

[cobirds] Say's Phoebe - Jefferson County

2023-01-31 Thread 'toursbytur...@aol.com' via Colorado Birds
Last Friday (January 27th), I saw a Say's Phoebe along Clear Creek near the Youngfield entrance to Prospect Park.  The bird was exhibiting hawking behavior over the creek water west of the parking lot, across from where the new Lutheran Hospital is being built.       Has anyone else seen this