Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow, yes

The bird continues, working junipers and rabbitbrush around the parking lot. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2021, at 12:31 PM, rosanne juergens > wrote: > >  > Chatfield stable area, jeffco 10:30am today > There is a circular drive that encircles a parking lot by the

[cobirds] Golden varied thrush

Currently being seen 200 yards west of library foot bridge. Behind blue “sensitive area” sign on south side of creek. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [cobirds] Re: Question about song of Colorado white-throated sparrows

Coincidentally, there is a very informative article on this in today’s Post. Norm Lewis Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Pam Piombino wrote: > >  > Good question and nice link. Thanks to both, Pam > >> On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 8:13 PM Sandra Laursen wrote: >> I don't know

Re: [cobirds] Sonogram and photo of a male Red-winged Blackbird in a work of art.

Was that the Sterling CFO Convention where Don Kroodsma spoke? I have a similar piece featuring a blue grosbeak. Also a favorite. Norm Lewis, Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2020, at 9:13 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > >  > This handsome, limited edition print by Peter Kaplan juxtaposes

Re: [cobirds] Trespassing at Box Elder Creek

I was just out there- patrol asked if I were birding. I said yes and waved the binos. He said “Great! Have fun!” I think some of those folks have a “because I can complex”. I had one try to chase me off the (public) right-of-way over at the burrowing owl area. I politely declined and she took

[cobirds] CS Warbler

Wheatridge Greenbelt, 41st Ave. lot area. West of parking lot there is a small shelter. Bird is around huge dead cottonwood just west of there. Singing loudly. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler - Main Reservoir

Any further info on this bird? Refound? Location at Main? Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2020, at 9:37 AM, Arthur Bezuidenhout wrote: > >  > Michael Lester re-found the bird. Was still around at 7:50am. > > Bez Bezuidenhout > Arapahoe County > -- > [0,0] > |)__) >

Re: [cobirds] Sagebrush Sparrow - Jefferson County

Both birds continue, currently in the area of the NE corner of the upper a Pelican lot. Norm Lewis Lakewood > On Mar 29, 2020, at 8:45 AM, DuWayne Worthington > wrote: > >  > The sagebrush sparrow continues at Pelican Point in Bear Creek Lake Park. > There is a pair of them and at

[cobirds] Snow bunting

Currently 300 yards west of I-70, 40 yards east of yellow gold panning sign. Norm Lewis Lakewood 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, send an

[cobirds] Pacific wren

Currently being seen, very active, 200 feet downstream from previous location. Where trail meets creek, turn left, go a hundred feet. Look for birders! Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Brant

Still present at Lake Arbor, standing by itself and somewhat easier to see. It’s roughly in the middle of the goose flock on the ice in the center of the lake. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Missing Waterfowl, Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont Boulder Co

Was there Thursday and noticed the lack of water foul. Same thing at Walden/Sawhill- virtually empty. Seemed quite odd to me. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2019, at 8:49 AM, Jay Hutchins wrote: > >  > All: > > Wanted to pose a question to the group on possible

Re: [cobirds] Broad tailed hummer

Had two at our place today- feeding on the Redbirds plant. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Dave Fletcher wrote: > > Had a hummingbird in our Niwot (Noulder County) yard. Anyone seeing > laggards? > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler at Belmar Park, Jefferson County

At 8:45 the pro is back on the peninsula with the deck. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2019, at 7:15 AM, David Bailey wrote: > > Still here at 7am. Watching it from the point on the SW corner > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [cobirds] Ani is upstream, not downstream

Westerly Creek bridge can be accessed from the corner of Boston Street and 37th Ave. From that corner you can see the bridge below. When I left an hour ago, the bird was in the cottonwood on the right just before you reach the bridge. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2019,

Re: [cobirds] Spotting scope Chico

Someone from the banders took the scope into the nearby house. Norm Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2019, at 9:49 AM, 'Birding' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > There is a Vortex scope sitting at the parking area with no cars and no one > around. Let me know if it is your

[cobirds] Spotting scope Chico

There is a Vortex scope sitting at the parking area with no cars and no one around. Let me know if it is yours and you would like it retrieved. NormLewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Golden-wing Boulder

Refound at 2:50 in flowering tree on University. Norm Lewis Lakewood 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, send an email to

[cobirds] Possible magnolia, Jeffco

While checking the warbler flock at Prospect, I had a VERY brief look at a bird that I tentatively ID’d as a magnolia. From below it was brilliant yellow with heavy black streaking. Please post if you re-find and can confirm ID. Thanks! Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You

[cobirds] Jeffco blackpoll

Refound by Nina Routh. Just across Prospect bridge and to the left, along fenceline. Associating with mixed flock of yellow, yellow-rumped, orange- crowned and Cassin’s vireo. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [cobirds] Sagebrush Sparrow Bear Creek Lake Park, Jeffco

Sagebrush continues, hanging with lark and vesper sparrows and a sage thrasher. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2019, at 12:33 PM, James McCall wrote: > > Thanks for the info, still here at 1230. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Pink-footed goose, Weld

Currently on the lake at Milavec. Barnacle seen this morning but not seen for a couple hours. Norm Lewis Lakewood 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

Re: [cobirds] Banded Rosy-finch in Custer County

I think Scott Rashid bands them. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2019, at 4:59 PM, Leon Bright wrote: > > COBirders-- Last Saturday’s Custer County CBC produced an interesting > sighting of a Gray-crowned Rosy-finch with bands on each leg, bird nicely > photographed by

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

Gyr just flew over the dump headed north Norm Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Nicholas Komar wrote: > > Currently on a pole on West Trilby Road west of Taft Hill Road > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins Colorado > >> On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:57 AM, '

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

Any current reports would be appreciated- several parties looking. Norm Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:22 AM, 'Azz85' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > Gyrfalcon is back at Taft and Trilby. 11:20. > Aaron Shipe > Jeffco > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 29, 2018, at 8:41

[cobirds] Kittiwake

Currently being seen from Dixon Dam Norm Lewis Lakewood 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, send an email to

Re: [cobirds] RFI Prothonotary warbler

Thanks! Norm Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 17, 2018, at 2:32 PM, Jean Langel wrote: > > Yes we spotted the prothonotary warbler at 10am this morning in the same > location. > > Jean Langel > Littleton > >> On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 12:53 PM 'Birding' via Col

[cobirds] RFI Prothonotary warbler

Has anyone seen the Chatfield bird today? Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm 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, send an email to

Re: [cobirds] Sagebrush sparrow, white rocks trail - Boulder Country

Still present at noon. Highest bush on the left at the top of the hill. Perched up briefly, then disappeared into grass. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2018, at 9:48 AM, Peter wrote: > > Cobirders, > The Sagebrush Sparrow discovered by Christian

Re: [cobirds] RFI: Parker Brant

Eric- I think they mostly move between those two sites. For example, yesterday I hit Bar CCC first, and there was a small population of geese and no brant. Then I went to PRP and there were zero geese. After making a quick run out to Elbert County, I checked Bar again. More geese, no Brant.

[cobirds] RB Sapsucker

Finally refound around 3:00 this afternoon after disappearing for most of the day. In the Austrian pines across from the golf course adjacent to #13. Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Belmar yellow-throated - yes

Showed up right on schedule at 8:30, first spotted by Tim Ryan. Yellow-dumped sidekick was with it. No prairie. A flock of bushtits added humor to the morning. Nina Routh and Dick Prickett also on site. Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Basemar Trap

Thrush and warbler both present at 3:45. Warbler in Oak next to road, north of underpass. Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2017, at 9:59 AM, Nathan Pieplow wrote: > > Bill meant turn LEFT on 27th after the underpass, not right. > > Nathan Pieplow

Re: [cobirds] Cassin's Kingbird origins

Interesting discussion. A couple of weeks ago I had a sighting at Prewitt that got my attention (and earned me a flag from eBird): nine Cassin’s lined up together on a fence (with one western). This had me thinking about group migration by the species. Norm Lewis Lakewood (but currently in

[cobirds] Jaeger at Barr Lake

Just spotted a jaeger near the nature center. It flew toward the dam and settled on the water. We are currently at the boat launch trying to refund. No idea as to species from initial distant views. Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are

Re: [cobirds] white ibis

The ibis continues at Clear Creek Valley Park, currently in the south pond. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2017, at 11:48 AM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > Several of us saw the white ibis in the location described by Peter, Eric and > others late

[cobirds] Vail birding

I have had a request for info from an out of town birder. Can anyone familiar with the area suggest sites (especially feeders for winter finches) that I could pass along? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Purple sandpiper

The bird continues at 12:30 at the previously described site. Many thanks to Steve for the excellent site map. Norm Lewis Lakewood 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

[cobirds] Mountain plover photos

Gods evening! I am working on a plover outing for History Colorado, and I would like to know if anyone has good quality mountain plover photos that you be willing to share. Mine are all poor quality. Thanks in advance for any help! Norm Lewis Lakewood 303-910-1629 Norm Sent from my iPhone --

[cobirds] Parasitic jaeger Cherry Creek

Currently present. Observing with Joe Roller, Glen Walbek, Phil Pratt and Nina Routh. Glen got an excellent photo showing pointed central tail feathers, slender bill with black tip, barred undertail with buffy background (unlike more black/white contrast in long-tailed). Bird seems right for

Re: [cobirds] Buff-breastfed Sandpiper (Arapahoe County) coninues

The buffie continues at 5:40 Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2016, at 1:03 PM, David Chartier wrote: > > Seen about 10am. > > > David Chartier > > Colorado Springs, CO > > > From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf

Re: [cobirds] Arapahoe Cty Varied Thrush

And Becky is a most delightful and gracious host! Thanks from all your fans. Norm Lewis Lakewood and Becky's House Norm Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2016, at 10:07 AM, Becky Campbell <3rdgenbir...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The Male Varied Thrush continues to come to my yard. He has been seen

[cobirds] Long Spurs no, curlews yes-Chatfield

After a quick unsuccessful look for the longspurs reported by Steve and Joey (all the other birds were there- bluebirds, sparrows, pipits), I popped over to the prairie dog town to check for burrowing owls. No luck on those, but the consolation prize is 22 long-billed curlews, semi-hidden in

[cobirds] Woodcock yes

Refound by Leatherman. Near second house. Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm 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, send an email to

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, Windsor Lake

There is a female LTD at Windsor Lake (not reservoir) for any who might be birding the area. It is associating with a large raft of goldeneye. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To

Re: [cobirds] Summer Tanager Jeffco Belmar Park..prairie- yes

but no longer at the pond. Last seen flying toward pines at southeast corner of lake. Couldn't find the tanager. Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm Sent from my iPhone On May 15, 2014, at 4:18 PM, Ira Sanders zroadrunne...@gmail.com wrote: just had a molting male summer Tanager at Belmar. Ira

Re: [cobirds] Boulder Creek report for 4/29 a.m.

Nashville 11:15 just NE of greenhouses. Norm Lewis Lakewood Norm Sent from my iPhone On Apr 29, 2014, at 8:29 AM, William H Kaempfer william.kaemp...@colorado.edu wrote: This morning Peter Gent found the previously reported Nashville Warbler and Rose-breasted Grosbeak for me along the