[cobirds] Even More Rosies/Larimer-Weld

Hi all We just came back from Fort Collins via Larimer CR 64 (aka Nunn Road aka Weld CR 100) and at the county line spooked a large flock of rosies from both sides of the road numbering 60+. Did not stop. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Re: Sparrow i.d., Larimer Cty.

Hi Dave Where and when seen? Another great place to pose ID challenges is here, too: https://forums.whatbird.com/index.php?/forum/2-help-me-identify-a-north-american-bird/ Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Re: Call ID?/Weld

Hi all Forgot to include that "Spring sub-song or whisper song. Getting the old pipes warmed up." is in reference to American Robin. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On

[cobirds] Re: Call ID?/Weld

Hi all iNaturalist subscriber suggested "Spring sub-song or whisper song. Getting the old pipes warmed up."; I searched those terms found this earbirding article for more comparison: http://earbirding.com/blog/archives/2910 Responses so far include: - American Robin - Townsend's

[cobirds] Call ID?/Weld

Hi all I recorded this bird at Linn Grove Cemetery/Greeley. I stood right under its tree and it was a very faint-sounding call. Robin or other? https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/68332316 BirdNet app, https://birdnet.cornell.edu/api/, seemed scattered reporting: Desert Lark 50%

[cobirds] Rosy FInches and Others/Weld

Hi all While I was out on Raptor Alley this Saturday ran into Bill Fink at Nunn's gas station where he mentioned he had seen the rosies that morning (thanks, Bill). At top end of Raptor Alley I went over there and saw what I estimate as a flock of 70-80 birds flying around-they never did land

[cobirds] Stoneham Christmas Bird Count Results

Hi all Nice diversity and about 1,000+ birds. Thanks to those that participated! Fantastic weather as well. #s next to highlight species. Prairie Falcon (3) Rock Pigeon House Finch House Sparrow Horned Lark Rough-legged Hawk (7) Golden Eagle (13)-had 7 in my section alone; 3 individuals, 2

[cobirds] Re: Varied Thrush Continues/Weld

Hi all Forgot to mention activity at Linn Grove Cemetery on Sunday, all on west side of cemetery feeding on "juniper berries": - Brown Creeper - 3 - Townsend's Solitaire - Mountain Chickadee - 3 - Cedar Waxwing - 2 Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Varied Thrush Continues/Weld

Hi all I see the Varied Thrush almost daily now-don't think he is going anywhere anytime soon. Few on the Nunn CBC also got to view the bird in "Grandma's Garden". :-) First four photos recent photos: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/196/town-of-nunn/sorting/newest

[cobirds] Re: Nunn CBC Results

Hi all Some photos from Nunn CBC ... http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/200/christmas-bird-count-nunn Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Monday, December

[cobirds] Nunn CBC Results

Hi all Another good weather day for up here. Total of 29 species (about usual) and just under 1,000 birds-which sounds low (have to check). Two surprises: Sharp-tailed Grouse (private land) and 60 Gray-crowned Rosy Finch! Western Meadowlark European Starling Black-capped Chickadee

[cobirds] Inaugural Pawnee Buttes CBC Results

Hi all Superb weather on Monday for the count! Birds: Rough-legged Hawk12 Red-tailed Hawk2 Golden Eagle3 Common Raven1 Horned Lark916 Lapland Longspur17 Ferruginous Hawk2 European Starling23 Sharp-tailed Grouse1 Northern Harrier3 American Kestrel5

[cobirds] Inaugural Crow Valley CBC Partial Results/Weld

Hi all The Inaugural Crow Valley CBC count happened yesterday. Fair weather. I am still awaiting one section's results. For now these species reported so far: Horned Lark Lapland Longspur (Willow Creek) Golden Eagle Long-eared Owl (Willow Creek) American Tree Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco

[cobirds] Life Bird!/Weld

Hi all Thanks to Ed Raynor's(!) eBird post yesterday I finally snagged Nunn's Varied Thrush after many attempts! Stakeout is sage green house NE of the town park (across from it). They have small fenced in area with feeders along their driveway on east side of house. The ground is protected

[cobirds] Great Day on Raptor Alley

Hi all Snow-packed dirt roads (only 1-3" fell here), clear blue sky, no wind, cold and sunny-awesome for raptoring. Missed the two Merlin seen last 30 days. Total of 45 birds: - Red-tailed Hawk - 9 - Prairie Falcon - 4 - Bald Eagle - 6 - Ferruginous Hawk - 6 - Northern Harrier 5

[cobirds] Re: Barr Lake Sunday

Hi all Up here in Nunn we see lots of Western Meadowlark throughout the winter-we have a troupe of 20-30 that visit our backyard for food and water almost daily--on warm days they even sing. I see them also where I travel on CPER or Pawnee NG as well. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Over the Weekend/Weld

Hi all Crom Lake had two Prairie Falcons terrorizing the large Red-winged Blackbird flock. Windsor Lake Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 (on east pond ice and east end of Windsor Lake) Windsor Reservoir Lesser Black-backed Gull - 3 (a large gull flock loafing at overlook area in new residential

[cobirds] Weld County Weekend

Hi all Highlights: - Bonaparte's Gull - 5 [Windsor Lake] - Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 [Windsor Lake] - Downy Woodpecker - 2 [Yard] - Brown Creeper - 1 {Windsor Lake] Audio Recording, too (Olympus LS-10, Sennheiser4 MKE600, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones), at

[cobirds] Re: Varied Thrush in Weld County

Hi all We met up with John and Kelly--could not relocate--but Kelly has excellent photos! We drive around the town (not big at all if you come). We'll try later today (and the next and the next ...). Thanks for the tip Bill. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Weekend Birding/Weld

Hi all Great weather for birding. Saturday I did full Raptor Alley tour and saw: - Prairie Falcon - 5 - Ferruginous Hawk - 3 - Bald Eagle - 4 - Red-tailed Hawk - 11 - American Kestrel - 13 - Rough-legged Hawk - 1 - Golden Eagle - 2 - UNID buteo - 2 Other species: 19

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee National Grassland CBC Interest/Weld

Hi all Perhaps to entice more participants for the upcoming four Pawnee NG CBCs: Snow Bunting recently photoed in Nunn CBC circle (11/15). eBird list with photos: https://ebird.org/checklist/S76307412 :-) Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Pawnee National Grassland CBC Interest/Weld

Hi all Reaching out here to ascertain participation interest, in this era of COVID, for our four Pawnee CBCs. I am designing sections to be able to meet rules below. - 12/16 Crow Valley (New) - 12/23 Pawnee Buttes (New) - 12/26 Nunn - 1/2 Stoneham

Re: [cobirds] "Classic" Google groups is no more

Hi all Using a web browser and a computer in visiting COBIRDs, the REPLY TO AUTHOR is greyed out--seems a permission issue that OWNER of list might be able to resolve? I could paste an image in New Conversation but it did not process the image (left out). Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Three Times a Charm!/Weld

Hi all Been trying to figure out access to Willow Creek on Pawnee for about last month and a half. Twice was thwarted in discovery--yesterday SUCCESS! Beautiful place and more than likely a great migrant trap for our migrations. Photos here show why special:

Re: [cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

VIC, I did it on my phone the >>> other night. >>> >>> The free entrance also applies to Gold Star families. >>> >>> On Fri, Nov 13, 2020, 7:57 AM 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds < >>> cob...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >&g

Re: [cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

id the shows your status to show at the park. >> >> It is a quick process to apply for the VIC, I did it on my phone the >> other night. >> >> The free entrance also applies to Gold Star families. >> >> On Fri, Nov 13, 2020, 7:57 AM 'The "Nunn Guy"' via

[cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

Hi all Just heard about this exciting benefit, military veterans-like myself, now enjoy free lifetime access to Colorado's National Parks! https://theknow.denverpost.com/2020/11/11/national-parks-free-veterans-gold-star-families/248597/ Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Re: Christmas Bird Counts

Hi John I was thinking along the same lines as you one person or car of nuclear family/friends per section. Our four circles are all rural, too, which helps. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Christmas Bird Counts

Hi all How many Colorado CBC circles to date are actually going to have a Christmas Bird Count this year? Given the staggering rise of COVID positives how much participation is available? Audubon offers two options: - Option 1: Run a COVID-19 safe and socially distanced CBC, if local

[cobirds] Veteran's Day Birding/Weld

Hi all Frederick Lake was relatively quiet and unoccupied yesterday hosting a smattering of geese and usual ducks. Windsor Lake had a Sandhill Crane flyover of about three dozen cranes. Heard them while scanning water and thought must be in north cornfields ... then I heard above me, way-y-y

[cobirds] Raptor Alley and Other/Weld

Hi all I did the complete raptor Alley tour and saw all of the expected species. A total of 41 raptors seen. Misses include Great Horned Owl (infrequent) and accipiters (rare). - Bald Eagle - 4 - American Kestrel - 15 - Red-tailed Hawk - 11 - Prairie Falcon - 1 - Merlin - 1 -

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur/Weld

Hi all Had two Lapland Longspur fly overhead in yard yesterday. You can probably find them along Weld CR 33 between 98 and 100. The expansive Prairie Dog colony to the west is now grown into our 33 acres (Two Burrowing Owl families this summer). Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Re: Hamilton Res (Larimer) 11/4/2020

Hi all Speaking of Rawhide ... "Platte River to retire Rawhide Unit 1 by 2030" https://www.prpa.org/news-releases/platte-river-to-retire-rawhide-unit-1-by-2030/ Not sure what this means overall for us birders ... or the property itself? Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Frederick and Raptor Alley/Weld

Hi all Saturday Raptor Alley (only southern portion, winds picked up at 10am to north) ... - Prairie Falcon - American Kestrel - 5 - Ferruginous Hawk - 4 (including dark morph again) - Bald Eagle - 2 - Red-tailed Hawk - 8 - Rough-legged Hawk (same fella as last week, same

[cobirds] Rough-legged Hawk/Weld

Hi all First Rough-legged Hawk up here I have seen this fall--Weld CR 100 near 19. I took a small tour of Raptor Alley yesterday afternoon-southern end and Nunn-area near house. I plan on doing the full Raptor Alley see who is here. - Rough-legged Hawk - Ferruginous Hawk - 5 (local dark

[cobirds] Re: tell it to me straight.... finding a Lapland Longspur

"more so than Pawnee-West" Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:28:07 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Find a Horned Lark flock in and

[cobirds] Re: tell it to me straight.... finding a Lapland Longspur

Hi all Find a Horned Lark flock in and around Nunn, CPER and Pawnee-West and you are sure to hear and might get lucky to see them. Last year's first Pawnee-East CBC had lots of them, more so then Pawnee-East. [image: lalo.JPG] Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Greeley's Mute Swans/Weld

Hi all I finally got all three "wild" Mute Swan in the same pond and in a group photo shoot! Years of trying-they seem to always be separated in adjacent ponds ... for me. Photo below. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

Re: [cobirds] Public Land Closures

Hi all Here is official press release notice ... Pawnee NG not named. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612 Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On

[cobirds] Another New Yard (Mountain) Bird!/Weld

Hi all Last night I photoed a Cassin's Finch #140 in the yard with Pine Siskin and a Dark-eyed Junco just before dusk. Photos later this morning. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Snow Goose and Merlin/Weld

Hi all Snow Goose (2) at Crom Lake cornfields. Merlin along Weld CR 102 east of 37. Galeton Pond continues to host Long-billed Dowitcher and Greater Yellowlegs-with a Wilson's Snipe hanging out, too. Windsor Reservoir had throngs of gulls on eastern shore near the new overlook area as well as

[cobirds] Another New Yard (Mountain) Bird and American Pipit/Weld

Hi all We had two Steller's Jay #139 drop in the yard on Saturday morning. They were mobbing our neighborhood Cooper's Hawk with five Blue Jay. Cooper's flew off. All jays stuck around most of the morning. Sunday, I had 16 American Pipit at the Weld CR 84 marsh (south of Crom Lake). Also,

[cobirds] Re: Clarks Nutcrackers at 6000 ft.

Hi all Believe it or not, we had a Clark's Nutcracker in our Nunn yard during blizzard of 2003! Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 7:15:34 AM

[cobirds] New Yard Bird 2nd Day in a Row!/Weld

Hi all After no chickadees ever since 2002, we have a chickadee double-header this morning! Yesterday's #137 Black-capped Chickadee (here again) and today's (just now) #138 Mountain Chickadee (2). Photo: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/25/3881/mountain-chickadee

[cobirds] Gulls, Pine Siskin, New Yard Bird(!) and More/Weld

Hi all Weekend report ... - At the house, FINALLY, a Black-capped Chickadee #137 (Sunday) calling from windbreak, White-winged Dove continues (Today), 12 Pine Siskin (Last three days including this morning). - Weld County Landfill (Sunday), hundreds of gulls in fallow field to

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane/Weld

Hi all Just had a high-flying flight of 50+ Sandhill Crane above house heading SE. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Osprey Hanging Around/Weld

Hi all Osprey hunting over Windsor Lake and pond to west. - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/18/3832/osprey Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Mute Swan/Weld

Hi all Saw Dick Maxwell eBird report on swans he saw in NW Greeley on Saturday. Sunday, I had three "wild" :-) Mute Swan along F Street west of 35th Avenue yesterday. Traveling west on F Street from 35th Ave, drive by Osprey nest and you'll see small parking area on south just past the

[cobirds] Raptor Kettle/Weld

Hi all Someone mentioned kettle previously, a fun thing yesterday was a kettle of raptors, at least 27 or so, high above our house. We could pick out multiple Bald Eagles (various ages, 3-4), Golden Eagles (at least two adults), Swainson's Hawks (6) Red-tailed Hawks (5 or so), Turkey Vultures

[cobirds] Update: Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo Remains Federally Protected after Delisting Threat Falls Flat

Hi all FYI ... https://www.audubon.org/news/western-yellow-billed-cuckoo-remains-federally-protected-after-delisting-threat Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland -- You received

[cobirds] Burrowing Owls Still Around/Weld

Hi all There are still four Burrowing Owls at the "new" Galeton dog site site near the Weld CR 74/61 ponds. Drive east from intersection about two miles, dog colony on south. At bottom of a hill so be careful with energy industry truck traffic. Ponds hosted Baird's and Least Sandpiper, and

[cobirds] Weekend Birding/Weld

Hi all Lone Tree Creek crossing at Weld CR 110 (just west of Hwy 85 in Nunn) had a good smattering of birds: - Wilson's Warbler - Orange-crowned Warbler - McGillvray's Warbler - Gray Catbird - Green-tailed Towhee - Brown Thrasher - Lapland Longspur (2) flyover and seen

[cobirds] Townsend's Warbler/Weld

Hi all Just had two Townsend's Warbler in our yard's windbreak. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] FYI: 2020-21 Christmas Bird Counts/Audubon

Hi all I asked the National Audubon Society status of this year's Christmas Bird Count season: - "Audubon is currently investigating whether a COVID-19 safe CBC can be conducted this season, and we should have an official decision soon." Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Re: Weekend of Birding/Weld

Hi all Forgot to mention many hundreds of Weld County landfill gulls were resting across the street (south side of Hwy 14) in the tilled fields. Able to pick out Ring-billed, Franklin's, California and Herring Gull. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Weekend of Birding/Weld

Hi all Ovenbird at Crow Valley Campground was best bird of weekend for me! Photos at website below now. Also, of note, we had at least two Gray Flycatchers, I assume, both wagged tail downward when perched. Photos, too, if someone wants to confirm the flycatcher. Crow Valley also hosted

[cobirds] Ovenbird/Weld

Hi All! We had a gorgeous Ovenbird at Crow Valley behind the large picnic pavilion this morning. Have photos. Will post later. Assortment of many other regular birds too. Thanks! Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Re: "God's Woods" Location?/Weld

Hi all Apparently, private property, thanks for responding. Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Friday, September 4, 2020 at 8:39:03 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > >

[cobirds] Re: "God's Woods" Location?/Weld

Hi all Forgot location map of Gods Woods: Thanks for info. Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Friday, September 4, 2020 at 8:29:15 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > I

[cobirds] "God's Woods" Location?/Weld

Hi all I keep seeing "God's Woods" as a birding location in eBird. Anyone have any details on what is there and public access? I'm pretty sure I have been on the road just unsure of "God's Woods". I'll probably venture out there this weekend. Thanks for info. Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Recorded Chip Call ID/Weld

Hi all I recorded this harsh chip call this morning about 6am in yard. Ran it through BirdNET to see what it thought and results were (1) White-throated Sparrow (doubt, would be new yard bird!); (2) Blue Grosbeak (probably and expected here) and (3) Northern Waterthrush (doubt, would be new

[cobirds] Birds on the Move/Weld

Hi all Over this past weekend ... some photos below. - Crom Lake is "open for business" with regards to shorebirds habitat-as is Weld CR 124/122 ponds (not visited this weekend). Only Baird's Sandpiper so far last few weeks. The Sora continues on east pond moving in and out of

[cobirds] Weld County Weekend Birding

Hi all It was "Egrets Day" at Woods Lake last two days and apparently Glenmere Park a favorite Turkey Vulture roost two weeks in a row--only this time larger. Woods Lake hosted at least 55+ Snowy Egret and two Great Egret. Glenmere Park had about 24+ Turkey Vulture. Two White-faced Ibis at

[cobirds] White-winged Dove Returns/Weld

Hi all "A" White-winged Dove showed up in our yard again last night about 6PM. We had a pair Aug 7th time frame. My assumption now is 1-2 are hanging around with Eurasian-collared Dove in Town of Nunn "somewhere". If you are looking I'd visit the silo areas on south part of town, the park in

[cobirds] This Just Out: Strategic Plan for the North American Breeding Bird Survey, 2020–30

Hi all https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/cir1466 For those interested. Have not read yet. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Re: So Long McCown's Longspur, Hello Thick-billed Longspur

Hi all Funny seeing this post because in our iNaturalist project it keeps coming back with "Thick-billed Longspur (McCown's Longspur)" when I post bird photos and I sat there wondering "why do they have this?" ... now I know. Thanks Richard. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Pawnee Hummers!/Weld

Hi all Over the weekend, Rocky Mountain Bee Plant (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54530356) along roadside was attracting migrating hummingbirds along Weld CR 45. I had two Broad-tailed Hummingbird then a Rufous Hummingbird came swooping in to try and chase off the plant. Got photos

[cobirds] What's Better Than One White-winged Dove ../Weld

Hi all We now have two White-winged Dove visiting our yard. Definitely a first! Our first (and only) White-winged was about ten years ago. Photos: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] White-winged Dove and Pectoral Sandpiper/Weld

Hi all We've had a White-winged Dove all morning, so far, in our yard. Looking through recent photos on "Birds and More of the Pawnee National Grassland" I see someone posted a Pectoral Sandpiper at Weld CR 124 pond. - White-winged Dove photos: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Norma's Grove Quiet and Others/Weld

Hi all I ventured out to Norma's Grove to see what I could find. Eleven species best are Blue Grosbeak (3), Loggerhead Shrike (2) and Great Horned Owl. I walked in. Elsewhere along Weld CRs 59/120/67 and 124: - Prairie Falcon - 3 CR 59 - McCown's Longspur - 6+ CR 59/120 - Say's Phoebe

[cobirds] Re: Lark Bunting Forming Up for Migration/Weld

Hi all Forgot to mention the Northern Bobwhite(!) at Crom Lake. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Monday, July 27, 2020 at 8:24:29 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi

[cobirds] Lark Bunting Forming Up for Migration/Weld

Hi all Charles H mentioned spectacular Lark Buntings in a tree previously. Yesterday, while doing my Weld CR 124 to Galeton weekend route I came across numerous huge flocks of Lark Bunting. There were at least 2-3 flocks numbering 80-100+ and about 6-8 more of 30-50+. Weld CR 124 still a giant

[cobirds] Lazuli Bunting/Weld

Hi all Two male Lazuli Bunting at Lone Tree Creek crossing at Weld CR 110, one mile west of Hwy 85 and north of Nunn. Photo: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/119/3505/lazuli-bunting Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

[cobirds] Shorebirds and Longspurs/Weld

Hi all Weld CR 124 pond is a large mudflat and had large numbers of shorebirds. The north side inlet hosted White-faced Ibis (14+) and lots and lots of both yellowlegs. The south side had even more yellowlegs and a flock of about 30-40 "peeps" way off on the southeast side of remaining pond.

[cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Which Eagle?

Hi all Thanks for playing all ... indeed Bald Eagle (identified as such on photos, too). I certainly picked up some new tips hope others did as well. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

[cobirds] Re: 20 snowy egrets - South Platte River, Arapahoe County

Hi all Speaking of a large group, over tis past weekend down by Cozzens lake/Eaton there is a small wet area along CR 41 south of CR 74 on west. I had a flock of Killdeer numbering 40-45 in size. I have photo of partial flock in flight I still have to post. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] ID Challenge: Which Eagle?

Hi all Photoed this handsome and cooperative eagle in Weld County over the weekend. Thought it would offer a lively discussion for "which eagle and why?" Three photos here: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] All of a Sudden ... Dickcissel/Weld

Hi all While out and about birding over weekend a total of five Dickcissel. Along Weld CR 48 (Latham marsh) at east end I had three calling, two on telephone wire, one in field on south calling. I drove by the first one hearing a bit of the song thinking "oh, starling ..." then I heard the

Re: [cobirds] Jeffco Whimbrel, M. Godwit etc.

Hi Scott Know of an aggregator website that has all project maps of all tagged bird species to view real-time various species locations? Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On

[cobirds] Burrowing Owlets Up and Other/Weld

Hi all Last weekend in my bird journey some nearby Burrowing Owlets have emerged. Photos below. - Weld CR 59/74 NW - 12+, two families, one middle and one at north end of colony - Weld CR 33 btw 98/100 - 7+, one family, but there is one other family yet to see. Go past red storage

[cobirds] Re: Colorado's 350 State Wildlife Areas

Hi Tom "Maybe it's not a map error" ;-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 11:42:18 AM UTC-6, Tom Wilberding wrote: > > Hello birders, > > Regarding the new license requirement at SWAs, Barb and I recently bought > fishing licenses

[cobirds] Re: CFO non-discrimination policy and statement now online

Hi all Nicely stated. Here are some useful resources about demographics, state of diversity and how to engage. - https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/document/id/1874 (2011, "Birding in the United States: a demographic and economic analysis addendum to the 2011 national

Re: [cobirds] ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

ary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 3:07:33 PM UTC-6, Nick Komar wrote: > > Gary, thanks for setting me straight. Who is the expert you consulted? Is > it Sherri Williamson? > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins > > On Jun 23, 2020, at 1:51 P

Re: [cobirds] ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

and flared gorget. >> >> Nick Komar >> Fort Collins CO >> >> On Jun 22, 2020, at 10:36 AM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds < >> cob...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >>  >> Hi all >> >> I was able to photo a hummer (backlit but

Re: [cobirds] ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

mmingbird, which would only > be about 30 miles out of range. Costas would have slightly curved bill, > thinner primaries and flared gorget. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins CO > > On Jun 22, 2020, at 10:36 AM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds < > cob...@googlegroups.com &g

[cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

Hi all Here is a more definitive explanation for Black-chinned Hummingbird: "Here in Phoenix, we get Anna's, Costa's, and Black-chinned as our expected and common hummingbirds, so separation of the three is something we deal with every day. I can tell you with certainty it's not the two former

[cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

Hi all Just received comment to add to discussion: - "Actually, Costa’s might be the best fit shape-wise and tail/wing length fits too. I’m unable to see 'strongly-curved wingtips.'" Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at

[cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

Hi all Other responses so far most leaning toward Black-chinned: - "Not the greatest photo, but messing with filters and light adjustments, I think it’s an Archilochus type, and given the apparently pointy rater than clubby shape of the primaries, I’d call it a Ruby-throated

[cobirds] Birds and More of the Pawnee National Grassland/Weld

Hi all As part of our Friends of the Pawnee National Grassland efforts I started an iNaturalist Project named "Birds and More of the Pawnee National Grassland". Looking to report birds, mammals, plants, insects, trees, reptiles--the living world collection. Our way of contributing to

[cobirds] ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

Hi all I was able to photo a hummer (backlit but lightened up photos a bit) in Greeley at Josephine B Jones Park and Open Space Sunday. ID? Three photos here: - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/148/3442 -

Re: [cobirds] Where are the Orioles? Jefferson Co

Hi all Up north a banner year, in my yard I had, at one time, 7 Bullock's (5m, 2f), down the road at "Nunn's Gravel Pit" had Baltimore and Orchard (multiple) Oriole. A female Bullock's continues to come to yard almost daily. Others in NOCO report the same, one woman had 11 in her yard at once!

[cobirds] Re: Crow Valley misadventure, Weld County

Hi all I asked our Public Affairs Office to clarify Tom comment below about public safety concerns closure. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 1:19:02 PM UTC-6, Tom Wilberding wrote: > > Hello birders, > > Barb and I sneaked in a

[cobirds] Mountain Plover Part II/Weld

Hi all I social distanced birded with Bill Fink at Crow Valley Campground where we got 22 species in total nothing rare. I left for Keota to get the Mountain Plover. I had a family of four in NW corner of the large prairie dog colony. Bill, if you found yours in that vicinity they had two

[cobirds] Re: Eastern meadowlark?

Hi all With all of the recent talk of Eastern Meadowlark I did a quick search on identifying between the two and found this useful article: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/crows/mlarkdiff.htm Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org On Thursday, June 4, 2020 at

[cobirds] Another New Birding Spot/Larimer

Hi all Kyger Open Space Trail in Windsor to open this weekend. You might have looked from county roads to see it or drove by it as you head into Windsor. I usually check it out in winter, early spring and late fall. Waterfowl, geese and gulls like the place. Bald Eagle nest on west along

[cobirds] Crow Valley Campground Update/Weld

Hi all I was browsing our Forest Service website looking for any kind of update regarding CVC. I saw they were taking reservations starting June 1 so I asked our Public Affairs office does that mean CVC open for public use June 1: - "That is the expected date for opening, yes. The group

[cobirds] Re: Bobolink and More!/Weld

Hi Linda Not sure what is up with long Google Maps URLS ... try this tiny URL https://tinyurl.com/y8knl2sq it worked for person yesterday (and me). Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

Re: [cobirds] Re: Clarification on RBA

Hi all Sharing another option available for Colorado eBird rare bird alerts. At http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/, left side menu, under Rare Bird Alerts, you'll find links to Weld and Colorado RBAs listed there plus one at bottom of list named "Rare Birds in Other Counties". This

[cobirds] Bobolink and More!/Weld

Hi all I was quite surprised to find a Bobolink on the Pawnee NG yesterday. I drove my "Longspur Hot Spot Route" to see if I could get any more new arrivals. - Bobolink (1) singing up a storm at Weld CR 45/114 it preferred the NW corner (taller grasses) and fence line on south and

[cobirds] FYI Crom Lake/Weld

Hi all Crom Lake has received its irrigation water ration so it is full once again which means no more excellent shorebird habitat until later in summer. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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