[cobirds] Red-necked Phalarope [Weld]

Hi all Along my commute to Fort Collins this morning ... - 21 Red-necked Phalarope, Marbled Godwit [Crom Lake] - 62 Red-necked Phalarope [Weld CR 84 Marsh just west of Weld CR 31 on south] Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this

[cobirds] 3rd Annual Weld County 100 Full Report

Hi all We birded from 0630 to 1530, and in general, constrained by Nunn, Keota, north Greeley and Hwy 85 boundaries on Saturday. As I mentioned earlier we finished with 103 species on Saturday. The running joke on Saturday was finding the "elusive" ;-) American Wigeon ... we eventually got the

[cobirds] Blue Grosbeak [Weld]

Hi all This morning's commute ... photos here, http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin, first three posts. Nunn Yard - Spotted Towhee - Lark Bunting - Lark Sparrow Crom Lake - Marbled Godwit - Willet Black Hollow Reservoir - Blue Grosbeak - Eastern

[cobirds] "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: 3rd Annual Weld County 100

Hi all Next Saturday, seeking out 100 species ... last year we netted 103 species. Details: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/376/nunn-guy-field-trip-3rd-annual-weld-county-100 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message

[cobirds] New Yard Bird #136 [Weld]

Hi all A gorgeous Lazuli Bunting showed up yesterday afternoon gorging underneath our feeder complex for about two hours. This morning at Weld CR 94/37 gravel pit was sparrow day: Lincoln's, White-crowned, Clay-colored, Brewer's, Song and Chipping Sparrow. Crom hosted a Willet, Long-billed

[cobirds] New Arrivals [Weld]

Hi all New for me at least ... :-) - Spotted Towhee [Yard] - Western Tanager, Virginia's, Orange-crowned and Yellow-rumped Warbler [Weld CR 94/37 gravel pit tree stand on west] - Brewer's (6-7), Clay-colored (2), Grasshopper Sparrow (5), Western Kingbird (are "here"), Lark

[cobirds] Re: Shorebird Fallout [Weld]

Hi all The 20 or so "peeps" appear to be mostly Semipalmated Sandpiper with a few Western Sandpiper sprinkled within the group. Appreciate your inputs! Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:57:03 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all

[cobirds] Re: Shorebird Fallout [Weld]

Hi all These are two Sanderlings(!) at Crom Lake I've been told and as my gut suspected. http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/public/album_photo/4e/12/4c583e644502675436025ec69938ff03.JPG http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/14/1020/sanderling Appreciate your

[cobirds] Shorebird Fallout [Weld]

Hi all Did my usual spring migration commuting route stopping at Crom Lake. Awesome morning for shorebirds there ... - Long-bill Dowitcher - 8 - Willet - 13 - "Peeps" (I am seeking some ID help here and elsewhere ... see photos at link below and respond to this post or to me

[cobirds] Re: BRONZED COWBIRD reported from Pueblo County by David Silverman!

Hi Joe Just so you know , there was also a dead one found in "This Place is for the Birds" bird feed store in Colo Spgs in late 90s (store in barn on his private property, cool place by the way) ... probably never reported because dead. I used to live down there and know the owner well.

[cobirds] Clark's Grebe [Weld]

Hi all I walked the Poudre River Trail in Greeley yesterday morning ... I had 52 species, new arrivals were Clark's Grebe, Yellow-rumped and Orange-crowned Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Cliff and Bank Swallow. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You

[cobirds] Weld county shorebirds

Hi All! I wandered around central Weld county and found the following: - Semipalmated Plover - 2 (Weld CR 46/Beebe Draw) - Marbled Godwit - 5 (Weld CR 37 and 94 gravel pit; Crom Lake; Cozzens Lake) - Willet - 8 (Crom Lake, Cozzens Lake, Weld CR 48 marsh and Weld CR 51 pond in

[cobirds] Re: Owl ID Help Requested [Weld]

Hi all Thanks everyone for your help, nice little mystery. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 10:10:52 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > The owl we found on Pawnee NG trip over weekend continues to be an ongoing >

[cobirds] Four-year project sees hundreds of lesser prairie chickens reintroduced in SE CO, KS grassland

Hi all Article: https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/News-Release-Details.aspx?NewsID=6898 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee NG Field Trip Results [Weld]

Hi all Complete species list, 71 species final tally. Western Meadowlark House Sparrow Red-winged Blackbird Mourning Dove Common Grackle Dark-eyed Junco American Robin American Goldfinch House Finch Eurasian-collared Dove Rock Pigeon Brown-headed Cowbird European Starling Red-tailed Hawk

[cobirds] Pawnee NG Field Trip Results [Weld]

Hi all Super group of birders Saturday for the trip. Great weather as well. We had a spectacular showing by a unexpected Short-eared Owl. We were slowly crawling Weld CR 41 btw 100/102 when it flushed from Rabbitbrush alongside the road. It perched low in Rabbitbrush about 50 feet from my car

[cobirds] Odd Looking Bird ID? [Boulder]

Hi all Birder posted this photo asking for help. Pigeon of some sort?? - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/61/941 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Another The "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Early Spring on the Pawnee

Hi all As I mentioned in previous post here is trip I am leading this upcoming Saturday on Pawnee NG: - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/287 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Re: Longspurs, Owls and Others/Weld

Hi all One location correction, should read: - Chestnut-collared Longspur - 9+ near Weld CR 114/45 and along Weld CR 49 *NORTH* of 114. Some on fence line Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 9:15:38 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy"

[cobirds] Longspurs, Owls and Others/Weld

Hi all Great day "putzing" around the east section of Pawnee NG yesterday. Total of 60 species, best birds were: - McCown's Longspur - 34+ along Weld CR 53 south of 114, three playas here, too. At one point got to witness 12 of them together spiraling upward and floating to ground,

[cobirds] New Yard Bird! Weld

Hi all Exciting news! New yard bird #135. The bad news was last year there was a fire on our 35 acres (burned about 10 or so acres). Source unknown but I have my suspicions :-) The good news is I predicted (last year) we'd see Long-billed Curlew or Mountain Plover as a yard bird. That

[cobirds] Re: Bomb Cyclone Fallout Reports

Hi all My yard in Nunn had Pine Siskins and Hairy Woodpecker during storm plus the "normal" birds. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 7:29:45 PM UTC-6, Karen Drozda wrote: > > Hi, all, > > The blizzard is ferocious here in east

[cobirds] Re: Mountain Plovers AND Burrowing Owls/ Weld

Hi all Photos from yesterday's birding outing: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin First nine posts, center of page, are photos from Sunday. Thanks,Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 1:14:24 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy"

[cobirds] Mountain Plovers AND Burrowing Owls/ Weld

Hi All! I had three Mountain Plovers at Keota's Weld CR 390/100 about 1/1 miles West of 390 in South prairie dog colony. This is the most reliable spot to see the plovers, the last three top five years. At Stewart's Ponds, I had a Least Sandpiper. At Weld CR 41/46, there were two dozen

[cobirds] Re: Pectoral Sandpiper/Weld

Hi all Photos of Pectoral Sandpiper ... - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/23/weld-cr-37-and-94-gravel-pit-nunn Other birds of interest seen this weekend: - Black-necked Stilt, Long-billed Dowitcher [Stewart's Pond-South] - Rough-legged Hawk [Hwy 77 north of

[cobirds] Pectoral Sandpiper/Weld

Hi all! I found a Pectoral Sandpiper at Nunn's Weld County Road 37/94 this am. Post pictures later. Thanks! Gary Lefko, Nunn FriendsofthePawneeGrassland.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Osprey [Larimer]

Hi all Yesterday, was the first time I saw the returning Osprey at Town of Wellington nest. - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/83/855/osprey Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Tundra Swan [Weld]

Hi all The three Tundra Swan were still present at Cozzens Lake in Eaton on Saturday. Also, Sunday, three of the four playas along Weld CR 53 entertained many Lesser Scaup, Common Merganser, Ring-billed Gull and Killdeer--"excellent habitat for any migrating shorebirds". Also, had Mountain

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane [Larimer]

Hi all The Wellington SWA cornfields continue to host Sandhill Crane--almost a daily basis. This morning there were 50+. - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/profile/admin/action_id/1069 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this

[cobirds] Weld County Wanderings

Hi all I birded around Weld County Saturday and Sunday. Most water is now open, Weld CR 40, 48 have lots of nice flooded fields (both sides) for spring. Galeton's Weld CR 61/74 ponds are full and the shorebird habitat on north has water. Most water teeming with birds. Total of 53 species, best

[cobirds] Fantastic Raptor Alley Results and Spinrg Migrants! [Weld]

Hi all Super day on Raptor Alley in people, birds and weather! I led a private Boulder "raptoring" group to explore Raptor Alley hoping to show them birds they can obviously see in Boulder but up here they are more "mass quantity". Had some great shows, too, Dark morph Ferruginous Hawk,

[cobirds] Eagles/Nunn

Hi all Quite a treat last night on way just outside of Nunn on Weld CR 100 (in order): - Golden Eagle (pic ) - Six Bald Eagles (4 ad. 2 imm.) (pics

[cobirds] Walmart Pond [Timnath, Larimer]

Hi all Walmart pond starting to open up and attract birds. If you need to see Hooded Merganser a large group to see. - Hooded Merganser - 14 - Redhead - 40+ - Common Merganser -9 - Mallard - few - Ring-billed Gull - few Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Field Trip Results [Weld]

Hi all Beautiful day for raptoring Saturday! I took the Colorado State University Field Ornithologists Club on their 4th Annual Raptor Alley trip (along with some other birders)--probably had two dozen total. Photos-http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/30/raptor-alley-nunn.

[cobirds] Re: "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Raptor Alley

Hi all Just to clarify for some/all my Raptor Alley trip is this Saturday 0830 meet at the new Varra gas station on SW corner of Hwy/85 and Weld CR 100. It is a big, red, barn-looking building. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at

[cobirds] Re: "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Raptor Alley

Hi all Ignore link above in original post-it points to an event with incorrect date. Here is *correct event link and date for Raptor Alley trip this Saturday Feb 2*. http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/132/nunn-guy-field-trip-raptor-alley Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Raptor Alley

Hi all Next "Raptor Alley trip in Nunn is this Saturday, joining us will be Colorado State University Ornithology Club for its annual outing. See details below--special note we are meeting at Nunn's "*BRAND NEW*" gas station (Nunn is "Growing", believe that? lol)! -

[cobirds] What is this goose? [Weld]

Hi all Domestic or hybrid? Photos here: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/65/35th-ave-gravel-pit-ponds-greeley Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Re: Mute Swan - Greeley - Weld Co

Hi all Speaking of Greeley swans … not only are the two resident Mute Swans at the Lunn Grove Cemetery, there is one more swan in the gravel pit across the road north of the cemetery pond. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck/ Weld

Hi All! I found a long-tailed duck at Windsor Lake today at 2pm. Photos are here: http://friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/18/windsor-lake-windsor Thanks! Gary Lefko, Nunn http://friendsofthepawneegrassland.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] FYI New Bird Research Article

Hi all Sharing just published Science Daily article ..."Climate change affects breeding birds: Seed-eaters particularly vulnerable to temperature shifts" - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181219133230.htm Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ --

[cobirds] Research Request Help

Hi all One of our U. S. Forest Service Bark Beetle research scientists is looking for the following: - "Colorado migratory bird species--breeders and those that may just pass-thru (do we know if any passing through stay for considerable time?) I am trying to identify which

[cobirds] Belted Kingfisher Choking Down a Crayfish [Weld]

Hi all Since we are in the "eating holiday" thought I would share this video and three photos with you all ... seen along 35th Ave Gravel Ponds in Greeley. Both at top of list named "What's New" in center of homepage below. It was great watching the kingfisher "choking it" down successfully.

[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose Photos [Weld]

Hi all Photos from a Saturday trip down there ... http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/54/recreation-area-frederick Click small photo(s) on album browse page to see the larger photo(s) individually, use Previous/Next buttons to navigate the album. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Merlin [Weld]

Hi all Two Merlin have been hanging around the southern edge of the Nunn Christmas Bird Count circle over the last month or so. Seen one this morning "in" the circle at Weld CR 108/37 so that's good. Nunn CBC is Dec 22, Saturday more details at Audubon Rockies

[cobirds] Birds I saw While Looking for Gyrfalcon (Not Found) [Weld]

Hi all I looked for the Gyrfalcon as well on Saturday. I did not find traveling many roads. I ran into three other groups of birders who did not find as well. Still a great day for "other" raptors ... :-) ... in my searching: - Prairie Falcon - 4 - Merlin - 1 - American Kestrel - 6

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur [Weld]

Hi all Saturday was an excellent day to find the Lapland Longspur along Weld CR 94 and Weld CR 35--multiple dozens of them again, here are some photos: - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/53/weld-cr-35-and-94-nunn Optimal times are right after a snow storm when

[cobirds] Re: Giant Snow and Ross's Goose Flock [Weld]

Also, both Prairie Falcon (two on Sunday) and Merlin hunt this area. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 8:42:37 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi Lori > > From intersection of WCR 94/33 go east one mile on WCR 94. Turn off

[cobirds] Re: Giant Snow and Ross's Goose Flock [Weld]

Hi Lori >From intersection of WCR 94/33 go east one mile on WCR 94. Turn off car, walk the road, listen and look for the Horned Lark flocks-some quite large. You will probably hear the Laplands long before you see them, flying overhead. I usually experience small groups of 4-6 Laplands flying

[cobirds] Giant Snow and Ross's Goose Flock [Weld]

Hi all Yesterday ... - Snow and Ross's Goose (1,000s) [Stewart's Pond] -- 11 photos of entire flock http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/15/stewart-s-pond-la-salle - Lapland Longspur (1-2 dozen) [Weld CR 94 and (east of one mile) 33] Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Re: Bonaparte's Gulls (3) on Sheldon Lake, City Park, Fort Collins (Larimer)

Hi all We saw all three Bonaparte's Gull near dusk (445PM) last night foraging. They took off north about 5PM and were not seen this morning. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 2:22:22 PM UTC-7, Dave Leatherman wrote: > >

[cobirds] Nunn Christmas Bird Count Date Set

Hi all The Friends of Pawnee National Grassland group is now the compiler of the Nunn Christmas Bird Count. Many thanks to Jim Sedgwick for his years of service as compiler! We've set the day of December 22, 2018, Saturday, as our count date. More details will be posted later on this site.

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Trip Results

Hi all Fabulous weather on Saturday ... 24 raptors in total - Ferruginous Hawk - 2 - Red-tailed Hawk - 8 - Merlin - 2 - Unknown - 3 - American Kestrel - 4 - Bald Eagle - 1 - Northern Harrier - 3 - Prairie Falcon - 1 Lots of ducks present at Nunn Gravel Pit. Sunday ...

[cobirds] Upcoming "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Raptor Alley

Hi all Field trip I am leading this Saturday ... http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/event/42 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow [Weld]

Hi all I had a Harris's Sparrow at dusk in yard feeding on ground with mixed flock of White-crowned and American Tree Sparrow. Photos: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/25/my-yard-nunn Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received

[cobirds] Idaho Creek Access/Directions? [Weld]

Hi all Where is Idaho Creek and how do you access it? I looked on map but I can't tell if private or public access (and where). Saw this in bird alert: - WELD COUNTY: ---On October 14 at Idaho Creek, David Ely and Steve Mlodinow reported Cinnamon Teal, 20 Sandhill Cranes, 2

[cobirds] Harris's Hawk Questions

Hi all Curious what you all think ... - This the same bird? - Has the bird been here all along since first discovery--no one looked for it until recently or it was good at keeping out of view? - Did the bird leave us for its traditional breeding grounds and return to us? -

[cobirds] Weekend Birding [Weld County]

Hi all Saturday,Raptor Alley pre-scout trip: - Prairie Falcon - 1 - Red-tailed Hawk - 16 - American Kestrel - 8 - Ferruginous Hawk - 3 - Golden Eagle - 2 - Mountain Bluebird - 37+ - American Pipit - 3 (Weld CR 90/31) - Mule Deer - 2 - Pronghorn - 28 Sunday -

[cobirds] Brewer's Blackbird [Weld]

Hi all About two dozen Brewer's Blackbird near pond at Weld CR 46 and 41 NW corner hanging out with cows. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Weld County Over Weekend

Hi all Saturday was at Union Reservoir-ran into Foothills Birding Club--I tallied 51 species, just missed Gray Flycatcher. Orange-crowned Warbler, Forster's tern, Long-billed Dowitcher, Horned Grebe and Horned grebe other highlights. Sunday: - Weld CR 90/15 had 3 Sage Thrasher - Raptor

[cobirds] Re: Swainson's Hawk-La Salle-Weld County

Hi all Still have Swainson's Hawks in Nunn--saw three over the past weekend. :-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 5:02:06 AM UTC-6, Ira Sanders wrote: > > Birders > Since eBird classified this sighting as rare, I thought I'd

[cobirds] Weld County Birding Fun

Hi all It was quite a fun day of birding in/around the Pawnee NG yesterday highlights being: - Brown Thrasher, Mountain Bluebird [Lone Tree Creek and Weld CR 100] - Sandhill Crane - 150+ [Weld CR 116 and Hwy 77 Playa] - Peregrine and Prairie Falcon (same time!) hunting shorebirds,

[cobirds] Nothcentral Weld County

Hi all >From yesterday ... - Sage Thrasher - 1 [Weld CR 100 about .25m east of Weld CR 33] - Lapland Longspur - 2 [Weld CR 33 prairie dog colony btw 98/100] - Great Egret 11 [Woods Lake, north side marsh] - Great-tailed Grackle - 1 [Woods Lake] - Stilt (3) and Least (2) Sandpiper

[cobirds] White-faced Ibis [Weld]

Hi all One this morning at pond north of Weld CR 86 along Weld CR 13 (or the Weld-Larimer County line road). Also, had Winter Wren at house last two days. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Fork-tailed Flycatcher Photos

Hi all I found a few research articles indicating there have been about 40-100 seen in U. S. through the years. - https://www.westernfieldornithologists.org/archive/V25/25(3)%20p0113-p0127.pdf (100 records) -

[cobirds] Semipalmated Plover and Long-eared Owl [Weld]

Hi all Yesterday at Galeton-area pond (Weld CR 74/61) I had: - Semipalmated Plover (presume same one as last week) - Long-billed Dowitcher - 7 - Least Sandpiper - 2 - Baird's Sandpiper - 1 - Stilt Sandpiper -3 - Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs - Wilson's Phalarope Long-eared

[cobirds] Galeton Pond [Weld]

Hi all During my bird outing yesterday ... at Weld CR 74/61 pond/marsh - Marbled Godwit - 1 - Stilt Sandpiper - 6 - Baird's Sandpiper 2 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Semipalmated Plover [Weld]

Hi all One Semipalmated Plover Sunday at Weld CR 74/61 pond (Galeton/Cornish-area). Sage Thrasher (2) around Weld CR 41/102-area. Osprey in Nunn(!) at Weld CR 37/94 gravel pit pond. Others: Long-billed Dowitcher, Baird's Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper and Wilson's Warbler in various areas.

[cobirds] Lake Loveland [Larimer]

Hi all Lake Loveland has lots of exposed lake bottom in northwest corner with lots of loafing gulls (hundred or so) which I scanned after lunch at nearby Artie's Pizza--looked to all be Ring-billed, California and two Franklin's Gull along with half dozen or so Snowy Egret. Just wanted to pass

[cobirds] Hummer ID Help

Hi all Hummers don't pass in great numbers out here (Nunn) so when they show up it is quite exciting to see them. We have three birds in last few weeks--just wanting to confirm their IDs (please add detail for ID if you would). - Bird #1:

[cobirds] Weld County Weekend Birds

Hi all Nice birding ... - Caspian Tern (2) [Weld CR 74/61 pond] - American Avocet, Long-billed Dowitcher (8), Baird's Sandpiper (6), Least Sandpiper (2), ducks and others - Sage Thrasher (4) in usual fall area of Weld CR 41 x 102 - Sora (1) [Weld CR 84 marsh] - Baird's

[cobirds] Wellington SWA [Larimer]

Hi all I decided to scope the ponds on my way to work this morning ... they have nice mudflat going on both north shores. - Baird's Sandpiper - 10 - Killdeer - 8 - Greater Yellowlegs - 3 - Wilson's Snipe - 3 - Black-necked Stilt - 2 - Wilson's Phalarope - 5 Thanks Gary Lefko,

[cobirds] Pectoral Sandpiper [Weld]

Hi all On my usual Sunday shorebird route found a Pectoral Sandpiper in Galeton at Weld CR 74/61 marsh (a favorite stop now). Total of 52 species (11 shorebird species) seen in various places. Marbled Godwit at Weld CR 122 pond (walk-in). Baird's Sandpiper at Weld CR 124, 122, 74/61 and

[cobirds] Weld Shorebird Weekend Tour

Hi all Nice weekend for a shorebird drive in Weld ... Weld CR 124 is a mudflat, Hwy 77/116 is active, Weld CR 74/61 mudflat and active, Beebe Draw had some wet areas and shorebirds, Crom Lake, Antelope Reservoir and Cozzens Lake still high water. - Marbled Godwit - 10 (Weld CR 124 Pond

[cobirds] Re: New Reymer Birding [Weld]

Forgot to add, an immature Black-crowned Night Heron at Crom Lake--a first for me here. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 3:37:30 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > I did a route on Saturday bounded by Hwy 71 x Hwy 14 x Weld CR 127 x Weld

[cobirds] New Reymer Birding [Weld]

Hi all I did a route on Saturday bounded by Hwy 71 x Hwy 14 x Weld CR 127 x Weld CR 132. Total of 21 species, nice drive and weather for most part--though there is a lot of O & G operations on southern half of Weld CR 127. Highlights: - Close encounter of Badger-very cooperating - Nice

[cobirds] Re: News Release: Baird's Sparrow nesting @ Soapstone Prairie

Hi Bill (all) One might make the leap they "must" be over in that "other" shortgrass prairie ecosystem in Weld County somewhere ... ;-) ... great news! Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:29:31 PM UTC-6, William Bevil wrote: > > Apologies, I

[cobirds] Shorebirds [Weld]

Hi all Sunday, the two ponds at Weld CR 74 and 61 are hosting some shorebirds--the north side especially has mud flat. There are a series of ponds (other roads) in this section of Weld all of which have water. - Baird's Sandpiper - 13 - Long-billed Dowitcher - 9 Other Sunday birds:

[cobirds] Baird's Sandpiper [Weld]

Hi all Crom Lake this morning: - Baird's Sandpiper - 8 - Least Sandpiper - 1 - Wilson's Phalarope - 2 - Blue Grosbeak - 1 - Franklin's Gull - 1 First 20 photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Crom-Lake-05-26-2017/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Strange-looking Bird [Weld]

Hi all In Pierce found this fella this morning--not sure what he might be? Domesticated, hybrid? Looks like white goose but has duck-ish tail--to me. Have not seen this particular bird until now. - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Weld-CR-84-Marsh/ (First three photos)

[cobirds] Trip Results (and other): Breakfast and Birding on the "Other" Pawnee National

Hi all Beautiful morning on Pawnee NG, gorgeous sunrise on way out to Pawnee Station Cafe in New Raymer. Excellent hospitality there. We did the Stoneham-area bounded by Hwy 71 (W) x Hwy 14 (S) x Weld County border (E) x Weld CR 124 (N) from 0730-just before noon (and the heat). Photos

[cobirds] Re: Shocking Saga at Sand Dunes

Hi John Awesome photos of the snake with bird (and your many other beautiful photos)! Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 8:28:42 AM UTC-6, mvjo...@gmail.com wrote: > > I thought long about this and decided to post a few pics of the event on > my

Re: [cobirds] FYI: Caifornia Condor Near Our WY Border

ily take to the skies again soon!" Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 10:28:27 AM UTC-6, Todd Deininger wrote: > > See more details on CFO Facebook page. > > On Mon, Jul 9, 2018, 10:24 AM 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds < >

[cobirds] FYI: Caifornia Condor Near Our WY Border

Hi all A fellow U. S. Forest Service employee/birder enlightened me about this nearby (west of) Laramie, WY bird: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47076167 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Nunn Guy Field Trip: Breakfast and Birding on the "Other" Pawnee National Grassland

Hi all Field trip I am leading this Saturday (date and time in Information block (upper right) on URL below): - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Nunn-Guy-Field-Trip-Breakfast-and-Birding-on-the-Other-Pawnee-National-Grassland Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/

[cobirds] More Burrowing Owl Counting [Weld]

Hi all To add to previous total of 116 Burrowing Owl, I birded very eastern side of Pawnee National Grassland and picked up another 60 for grand total of 176 (so far). I will be updating my Pawnee National Grassland map here (

[cobirds] No Gallinule But ... [Larimer]

Hi all Stopped by Running Deer Natural Area on my commute to see Common Gallinule--no luck--I scanned from north sidewalk as well as south side. I did however have a Green Heron fly north to south above heading towards adjacent Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Re: Burrowing Owl Counting and Willet, and Northern Bobwhite [Weld]

Hi all Google map of my possible Burrowing Owl locations: - Pawnee National Grassland Burrowing Owl - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1u6nalDC4fXltmTBvu2hwqfvdgDwVrrhM=sharing Red=Not Validated Yellow=Dogs only Green=Owls and Dogs Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Burrowing Owl Counting and Willet, and Northern Bobwhite [Weld]

Hi all I got to experience Pawnee National Grassland in its true splendor on roads less traveled. I did Pawnee National Grassland-area Burrowing Owl counts a few times before (for myself) and did one over this past weekend (2 days). I visited about 30+ different "known" prairie dog locations.

[cobirds] Burrowing Owl Photos [Weld]

Hi all I believe there are two families at this new location--one closer to road the other on south end of colony about midpoint of colony (E to W). Fun to watch! Directions in photo comments. -

[cobirds] Bird Heading South or Just Hanging Out? [Weld]

Hi all I had a Greater Yellowlegs yesterday at Latham Marsh on Weld CR 48--returning from north or bachelor hanging out in Colorado for breeding season? Also, had a Blue Grosbeak at Crom Lake. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] New Burrowing Owl Location [Weld]

Hi all Burrowing Owl pair about 1-2 miles west of Weld CR 19 along Weld CR 100 on south--photo #1 and #2. Also, Nunn's nesting Bald Eagle parents

[cobirds] Re: Morgan Playas

Hi all There are also probably nice playas on Pawnee NG I bet, too--northern Colorado got pummeled with rain and hail yesterday--our landscaped yard was decimated and I saw many flooded fields and roads on my commute home. I have this site page bookmarked because eventually I won't to find all

[cobirds] Wildlife Areas [Weld/Larimer]

Hi all Nakagawa State Wildlife Area - Blue Grosbeak - 1 - Brown Thrasher - 1 Frank State Wildlife Area - Bushtit - 1 Wellington State Wildlife Area (Larimer CR 64 btw parking lot area and Weld County border) - Dickcissel - 1 singing in distance on north side of road -

[cobirds] Re: Bird ID Help

Hi all One more ID help ... fledgling sparrow Turnbull NWR, Spokane-area, WA. Lincoln's?? - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/get_image/original/9feea62d67600242d9c0c5b186729d2a.jpg Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Friday, June 15, 2018 at 9:27:12 AM UTC-6,

Re: [cobirds] Bird ID Help

ot, I knew what it was, but I didn’t actually realize they ranged > that far west. > > On Jun 15, 2018, at 9:27 AM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds < > cob...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > > Hi all > > Visited Washington State all last week--have two birds I need help wi

[cobirds] Bird ID Help

Hi all Visited Washington State all last week--have two birds I need help with. Grouse species (Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge (northeast Washington) - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/get_image/original/1c0269c7d60dee79336800ffb78d2970.jpg -

[cobirds] Awesome Story: Incredible Combination of Factors Leads to Historic Migration Flight

Hi all ~700,000 warblers in nine hours sounds "pretty incredible" ;-) - https://www.audubon.org/news/incredible-combination-factors-leads-historic-migration-flight Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] More Northern Mockingbird [Weld]

Hi all Did a Pawnee NG (West) tour ... highlights: - Cassin's, Grasshopper Sparrow easy to find - There are now five Northern Mockingbird in the vicinity of my house (four miles or so) - One visits our house routinely - The four others (new) were seen randomly along Weld CR 41

[cobirds] Northern Mockingbird [Weld]

Hi all We have a visiting Northern Mockingbird off and on last week or so. Awesome singer! Heard Northern Cardinal, Burrowing Owl and Western Kingbird in his repertoire. Photo: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/view/Northern-Mockingbird-2018-05-30 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

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