[cobirds] Black Scoter - Lathrop State Park, Huerfano County

Hi COBirders, We observed a female Black Scoter today at Lathrop State Park, Huerfano County. The bird was actively diving in the first lake that the state park map refers to as Martin Lake (I believe eBird refers to it as Lake Oehm). We posted photos to the eBird checklist. Good birding, Kar

[cobirds] Mountain Plover, El Paso County

Hi COBirders, Robin Bredl and I observed a Mountain Plover at the intersection of Squirrel Creek RD and Ellicott Hwy in El Paso County. The bird was actively feeding on the dry, barren ground on the southeast side of intersection. It was nice to see that they have returned to this location. The

[cobirds] Varied Thrush and Red-breasted Sapsucker - El Paso County

Greetings COBirders, A small group of us observed the Varied Thrush today in its usual location along the road to Seven Falls. It was spotted by Glenn Walbek along the creek (thanks Glenn!). I am not sure I have ever seen a bird drink that much water! He obviously knows the importance of hydrati

[cobirds] American Black Duck, Weld County

COBirders, The American Black Duck was seen this morning by Lisa Edwards, Tim Smart, and myself on the east side of Woods Lake, Weld County. Good birding, Kara Carragher Colorado Springs, CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Co

[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler (continuing), Arapahoe County

Hi COBirders, The Chestnut-sided Warbler is still being seen at the previously described location in Littleton. It took over 30 minutes, but we were rewarded with good looks of it hopping along the top of the wooden fence under the large willows. A step stool is recommended for best viewing. :)

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso County

Bill Maynard and I found a scissor-tailed flycatcher at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area), El Paso county. The bird was seen for 30 seconds as it flew over the road and continued southeast. Lovely bird. Good birding, Kara Carragher Colorado Springs, CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this mes

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler, Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County

Hi CObirders, This morning, Dan Carragher and I birded Fountain Creek Regional Park (FCRP) in El Paso County.  Flocks of Yellow-rumped Warblers were everywhere and they were actively feeding and moving around. The best bird was a Nashville Warbler at Hansen Nature Park.  This bird was in a flo

[cobirds] Calliope Hummingbird - Colorado Springs, El Paso County

My husband and I have a competition where one tries to find the first Rufous Hummingbird of the year before the other person does.  This year, we both lost.  The Calliope Hummingbird came through first.  It has been coming to our  feeders this morning on the west side of Colorado Springs.  Good