[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler Pueblo 7/31

Since I was over by Parkview Hospital in Pueblo (Pueblo County) this morning, I decided to quickly go look for the Yellow-throated Warbler that has been around, since April.  I saw one and heard it chipping as well.  It was on the West side of Court Street at 16th street in the only tree there.

[cobirds] Re: Re: Another imminent Colorado birding milestone

Of course, the official Colorado State List is still at 499, until the CBRC actually votes on a record.  The observer would have to submit a record to the CBRC, and then the 7 members have to vote on it, when it is circulated by the chairmen of the CBRC.   Maybe the AOU will split something,

[cobirds] Pueblo birds 6/1/2016 (Red-eyed Vireo/American Redstart) etc.

Hi all, Van Truan said "there were two singing Red-eyed Vireos around the Mineral Palace Park area, of downtown Pueblo, this morning, plus another singing warbler, that he hadn't seen".  I went to Mineral Palace Park around 8:10am.  I was able to find one of the signing Red-eyed Vireos in the

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso/Pueblo Cos. 5/30

This morning (30 May), I went to Chico Basin Ranch (fee area), hoping that the Chestnut-sided Warbler reported on e-bird the last couple of days, would still be around. Here are my highlights:El Paso County side:Veery - 1 (photographed)Eastern Bluebird - 1 maleRed-headed Woodpecker - 2

[cobirds] Re: Colorado Big Day -- 232

Congrats to Chris Wood and his team for breaking the Colorado Big Day record by a lot!  Also, thanks to his group for finding birds in Pueblo County on 14 May, which helped Pueblo County reach 218 species of birds on that day, a record total number of species for the Annual Pueblo County

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler -- Pueblo County 5/20

A singing male Yellow-throated Warbler was at Rose Pond, at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area), today.  Many photos were taken by several people.  Maybe it will stay for the Pikes Peak Birding Festival trips tomorrow and Sunday.  A male Eastern Bluebird was also seen at Rose Pond and a Red-necked

Re: [cobirds] Prowers Golden-winged

Also, Cape May Warbler is still on the CBRC Review list.   Lucy's Warbler is as well, if you see one away from Yellowjacket Canyon in Montezuma County, Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: 'Brandon K. Percival' via Colorado Birds <cobirds@googlegroups.com> To: "coloradodip

Re: [cobirds] Prowers Golden-winged

Then it was removed again, after there were many documented in 2013 and 2014.   Golden-winged Warbler IS NOT currently on the CBRC Review List.  The only warblers on the State Review List are Prairie, Mourning, Hermit, Canada, Cerulean, Swainson's, Connecticut, Louisiana Waterthrush, Red-faced,

[cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler -- Pueblo West 5/15

At little bit ago, I was working on yesterday's results for the Pueblo County Spring Count on my computer, when I heard a warbler chip in the front yard.   Since I had the window open I heard it, and I was surprised to see a male Black-throated Gray Warbler, a new yard bird for me here in Pueblo

[cobirds] Pueblo County Big Day on 5/14

Van Truan and I did an all Pueblo County Big Day yesterday.  We ended with 160 species.  We are hoping the final total for all the official counters around Pueblo County yesterday, will end up to around 200 species for the entire County.  Results are coming in and we'll let you know.  Thanks to

[cobirds] Two Northern Parulas at Hasty Campground, Bent Co. 4/23

Stephany McNew and I saw two Northern Parulas at Hasty Campground, Bent County, today, near campsite 81, they were feeding in the same tree with an Orange-crowned Warbler.  The Brown Pelican continues just east and below John Martin Reservoir.   Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Lake Holbrook, Otero Co. 4/19 am birding (Hudsonian Godwit, Dunlin, etc.)

Stephany McNew and I got to Lake Holbrook, east of Rocky Ford, Otero County, around 7:25am (on 19 April 2016).   We started in the NW corner of the lake, and couldn't find the Hudsonian Godwit.  We found plenty of other shorebirds and other birds.  Then we went to North East corner, and saw 15

[cobirds] Belmar Park, Jeff Co. Vermilion Flycatcher 4/18

Aaron Shipe just sent me a photo from his camera of a first spring female Vermilion Flycatcher from Belmar Park, Jefferson County from today.  He'll have to give you exact directions later on, though maybe it is near where one or two were seen the other day. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO --

[cobirds] Caspian Tern -- Pueblo 4/17

I was at the Osprey Picnic Area, below Pueblo Reservoir dam this morning (Pueblo County), when I saw a Caspian Tern fly by.  Also, all six normal species of swallows were present along the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam as well.  I didn't see any low flying small swifts this

[cobirds] Hooded Warbler and Gray Flycatcher Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso 4/15

Stephany McNew and I decided to go to Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso/Pueblo Counties, hoping for a few migrants and other birds.  We found a few birds before the howling North wind came. El Paso County side (banding station):Hooded Warbler - 1 male (photographed)Gray Flycatcher - 1

[cobirds] Eastern Pueblo and Otero Co. birding 4/14

Stephany McNew and I went looking for some birds in eastern Pueblo County and in Otero County this morning. Near Boone, Pueblo County, we saw a Mountain Plover and Vesper Sparrow. At Lake Holbrook, Otero County, we saw the adult Little Blue Heron, plus shorebirds: Snowy Plovers, Semipalmated

[cobirds] Re: Prothonotary Warbler Fort Collins

This is likely the earliest spring migrant Prothonotary Warbler ever in Colorado!  I don't know of any until mid-April or later on.  Great find!   Eastern Warbler season has begun!! Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: Jeff Birek To: "cobirds@googlegroups.com"

[cobirds] Juncos on Colorado Christmas Bird Counts

Since there were a discussion about Juncos on cobirds recently, I thought I'd give you the Christmas Bird Count data for this past winter (Dec 14-Jan 5).   Here are the totals for Colorado Christmas Bird Counts this past winter for Juncos sub-species for 45 counts around Colorado.  Dark-eyed

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo Co.) morning bird 2/6

At least 5 Bald Eagles were around Pueblo Reservoir this morning, during the Annual Eagle Days.  A few other interesting things that I saw, were a Greater White-fronted Goose off North Picnic Road early this morning with some Canada Geese.  Over at the South Shore Marina this morning, I saw a

[cobirds] Colorado CBC Results

Colorado Christmas Bird Count Results as of 1/27/2016: We are at exactly 200 species of birds found on Colorado CBCs, during Count Day (plus a few other Count Week only birds) and over 419,000 birds were counted. Still 14 Colorado Counts need to be entered into the CBC Data base. Hopefully the

[cobirds] Greater Roadrunner -- Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 1/22

Dan Stringer found a Greater Roadrunner at Sailboard launching area at Pueblo Reservoir, just before 2pm this afternoon.  I think this is the 2nd recent sighting of a roadrunner in this area.  It was off the paved road going down hill and to the west, before you get to the parking area.  Thanks

Re: [cobirds] Re: ? Re: Say's Phoebe

Say's Phoebes are wintering in Colorado in pretty good numbers.  So, far nine different Colorado Christmas Bird Counts found them this winter (Dec 14, 2015-Jan 5, 2016).  With a current total of 38 birds.  I think there will be a good number more, when all the results are in. Brandon

[cobirds] Red Phalarope Pueblo Res. (Pueblo) update 1/19

As far as I know, yesterday afternoon's hour long wonder Red Phalarope at North Shore Marin at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County, wasn't around today.   Photos from yesterday can be seen at  https://www.flickr.com/photos/brandonsbirdphotos/ if you haven't seen them on the CFO Facebook page. 

[cobirds] Pueblo birding this morning 1/17

Stephany McNew and I birded around Pueblo this morning.  We walked from Snakeskin Picnic Area to Valco Ponds parking lot and back.  Highlights: a Black Phoebe, one adult Mew Gull, and two Greater Scaup.  Also Yellow-rumped Warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, among others. At the South Shore

[cobirds] Re: Pueblo birding this morning 1/17

I forgot, on the way back west of Valco Ponds parking lot, we saw three White-throated Swifts.  Stephany McNew and I birded around Pueblo this morning.  We walked from Snakeskin Picnic Area to Valco Ponds parking lot and back.  Highlights: a Black Phoebe, one adult Mew

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. this afternoon 1/12

On my way to a basketball game on the other side of Pueblo, I stopped at the pool below the dam at Pueblo Reservoir, and saw 10-15 White-throated Swifts flying over the dam, around 2:45pm-3pm.  Then over at the South Shore Marina, lots of gulls, including an adult Glaucous Gull, likely the

[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull and Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Res. 1/12

Hi all, I went over to the South Shore Marina at Pueblo Reservoir this morning, hoping the Glaucous Gull that was there last weekend (3 January 2016), when I was en-route to California would be there.  I didn't see it, though the morning there aren't as many gulls around, then there are in the

[cobirds] Colorado CBC Results so far

Hi all, Colorado Christmas Bird Count compilers are currently entering data for their Christmas Bird Counts to the CBC Website. http://netapp.audubon.org/CBCObservation/CurrentYear/ResultsByCount.aspx Click on United States and Click on Colorado and the list of counts will appear. Currently 24

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir 1/2

The ice-line at West Fishing Road at Pueblo Reservoir, the seven Long-tailed Ducks were present this morning, along with many Common Goldeneye and other ducks.  One Bonaparte's Gull was sitting on the ice there as well. Around the North Shore Marina/Northern Plains Campground, there were Canyon

[cobirds] Re: Question: What Are Colorado's Top 10 Rare Birds Seen This Year?

The Pueblo Vaux's Swift has been accepted by the Colorado Birds Records Committee, as Colorado's 1st State Record.  The last Colorado Birds had all the details in the C.B.R.C. Report.  It was the 499th species to be documented in Colorado.  Hopefully there will be more, since no one else was

[cobirds] Fw: Purple Sandpiper in west central Kansas 12/23/15

A rare bird in Kansas, that Colorado people may want to keep an eye out for in Colorado. Brandon K. PercivalPueblo West, CO - Forwarded Message - From: mike rader  To: ksbir...@listserv.ksu.edu Hi all, Dave Klema and Brent Galliart called me saying they had a mystery

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir CBC 19 Dec 2015

Hi all, Since I need to get up early, I will make this short. Pueblo Reservoir CBC total is currently at 122 species during today's count.   Two new species were found, 33 WHITE-THROATED SWIFT (1st Colorado CBC record, staked out birds); and a HOUSE WREN.   Only the 2nd for the Count was a

[cobirds] Re: LAZULI BUNTING photo/Ft. Collins-Larimer

This appears to be the first for a Colorado Christmas Bird Count.  Lazuli Bunting and Yellow-throated Warbler on today's Fort Collins CBC, are certainly to amazing birds for a Colorado CBC.   Brandon PercivalColorado CBC Regional EditorPueblo West, CO From: Rachel Hopper

[cobirds] Christmas Bird Counts - Eastern White-breasted Nuthatches

Hi all, Would people going on Colorado CBCs be interested in keeping track of the sub-species of White-breasted Nuthatches on your Colorado CBCs this year?  This year you can enter Eastern White-breasted Nuthatch and Interior White-breasted Nuthatch, if you see/hear any on your Christmas Bird

[cobirds] Rock Canyon Picnic Area (Pueblo Co.) closed tomorrow morning (12/5)

There is a race going on tomorrow from Pueblo City Park to the Rock Canyon side of the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam, so that road that goes into Rock Canyon suppose to be closed until the race is over, which is like 2:30pm.   I know people are coming to Pueblo tomorrow, to bird the

[cobirds] Pueblo birds 12/3 (White-throated Swifts continue)

Steve Mlodinow and I counted 17 White-throated Swifts flying above the Arkansas River, and Valco Ponds #2 and #3 this morning.  We were both able to obtain photos, and I will submit a record to the Colorado Bird Records Committee, this these birds are first for Colorado during the winter

[cobirds] Previous winter time White-throated Swifts in Colorado

Duane Nelson reports White-throated Swifts in Picketwire Canyon (Las Animas and Otero Counties) on February 28, 2009.  These were probably early spring migrants, though they did make in the "Winter" Season.  So, White-throated Swifts have been seen in Colorado, all 12 months of the year now,

Re: [cobirds] very late White-throated Swifts, Pueblo County, Lake Pueblo State Park

I took photos of one of like 200 White-throated Swifts on November 1st that Margie Joy and I saw (which was the latest ones for Colorado I believe at the time).  Last week, another birder in Pueblo saw around six White-throated Swifts near Pueblo Reservoir (hopefully the e-bird reviewers will

[cobirds] Varied Thrush -- Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso Co. 11/29

A male Varied Thrush was seen by David Chartier and Bill Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County.  It was seen due east of the Beaver Pond, just North of the Big Pond.  Hopefully they can give better directions when they get home. Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO -- You

[cobirds] Re: Brant--Colorado City

Margie Joy just called, and said, the Brant was seen from the parking lot by the dam at Lake Beckwith in Colorado City, southern Pueblo County at 12:30pm.  Brandon PercivalPueblo West, CO From: dave silverman < Sent: Friday, November 27, 2015 11:14 AM Subject: [cobirds] Brant--Colorado

[cobirds] Christmas Bird Counts

Hi all and Happy Thanksgiving. You can now sign up for Christmas Bird Counts. http://netapp.audubon.org/cbc/public/ Brandon Percival Colorado CBC Regional EditorPueblo West, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Boomerbang back at Pueblo Reservoir 11/24

Boomerang the adult female now (23) year old Great Black-backed Gull is back for its 22nd winter in a row at Pueblo Reservoir, sitting on the South Shore Marina tires.  It should be here until mid February if she keeps to its regular schedule. Brandon K Percival Pueblo West, CO Sent from

[cobirds] Pueblo birding 11/22

Chris Knight and I saw a Red-naped Sapsucker in Pueblo City Park this morning.   We walked the Goodnight River Trail, and didn't find anything of note.  There are a few Yellow-rumped Warblers around Pueblo, though no other warblers seem to be with them. The South Shore Marina tires at Pueblo

[cobirds] Colorado Christmas Bird Count dates

Here are the dates I have so far.  I'll let you know, when the CBC Website will let people sign up for counts.  If you are planning to attend a CBC, contact the compiler of the count. 32 of 45+ Christmas Bird Count dates have been chosen as of 11/13: Monday, 14 Dec 2015Fountain Creek Tuesday, 15

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe -- Pueblo Res., Pueblo Co. 11/12

Hi all, The Red-necked Grebe I found yesterday, was still present, along with one Common Loon.  Looking west from the parking lot at West Fishing Road around 8:30am this morning (12 November).   This is my 3rd Red-necked Grebe this year at Pueblo Reservoir (one in January, one in April, and now

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe -- Pueblo Res. (Pueblo) 11/11

On the water out from West Fisherman's Road to the west at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County, I saw a Red-necked Grebe and three Common Loons this morning (11 Nov).  Yesterday (10 Nov), there were seven on Common Loons on Pueblo Reservoir.  Bonaparte's Gulls were scattered around the lake,

[cobirds] Two Surf Scoters at Pueblo 11/07

Barbara Lockhard found a female/immature Surf Scoter on the Anticline Pond in Rock Canyon, below Pueblo Reservoir dam, Pueblo County this afternoon.  I went to go see it, and was able to get a photo.  Then I went over to the SE Corner of Pueblo Reservoir, where another immature/female Surf

[cobirds] Colorado Christmas Bird Count dates

Hi all, Christmas Bird Count Compilers got an e-mail from National Audubon today, that their website is open to post dates for Christmas Bird Counts.  As usual the dates are from Monday, 14 Dec to Tuesday, 5 January.   So, the weekends, when many counts will be held this year would be Saturday,

[cobirds] November White-throated Swifts in Pueblo 11/01

Margie Joy has been watching White-throated Swifts on the cliffs above the Arkansas River since August, west of Swallows, seen from the South Side Pueblo Reservoir SWA (Pueblo County).  She has seen them a few times in mid to late October, including last week again, so she and I went over there

[cobirds] Re: Cobirds vs Ebird Reporting

I think cobirds was first created, to save people from calling the Colorado Rare Bird Alert all the time, to find out what rare birds were being seen in Colorado (which is good for those of us, who didn't live in the Denver area, since it costs money to call the Rare Bird Alert).  So, for a

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 10/25

Nothing too exciting at Pueblo Reservoir for me this morning, though there were a good number of ducks, grebes, and gulls. Highlights:Common Loon - 2 my  first of the fallHorned Grebes - my first of the fallWestern and Eared Grebes were numerousBuffleheads -- my first of the fallLesser Scaup  

[cobirds] Caspian Terns at Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo Co.) 10/7

Early this morning, Margie Joy found a flock of three Caspian Terns flying west from Turkey Creek, on the far western side of Pueblo Reservoir.  Late morning, I was able to re-find two of them on an island out from the South Shore Marina.  Margie was also able to see them sitting with gulls on

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 9/18 (more stuff)

I went back to Pueblo Reservoir this afternoon, near Sailboard launching area, there were at least three Common Terns, at least one Forster's Tern, and a (non-adult) LAUGHING GULL. Hopefully the jaeger and all these other birds will be around for tomorrow's annual Pueblo County Fall Bird Count.

[cobirds] juvenile JAEGER at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 9/18

This morning, I saw a juvenile Jaeger on the water and in the flight, at a great distance on the east side of Pueblo Reservoir.  I got some lousy photos, that are now on the CFO Facebook page.  I first saw it on the water far out from Sailboard launching area.  It flew and landed in the SE

[cobirds] Cassin's Vireo - Pueblo Co. 8/27

I saw my first Cassin's Vireo of the fall this morning, it was at Cottonwood Picnic Area parking lot, with a few other birds (Yellow, Wilson's, and Orange-crowned Warblers).  The parking lot is on the south side of the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam (Pueblo County).  It is the

[cobirds] RFI Carolina Wren Wetmore, Custer Co.

Did anyone have any luck re-finding the Carolina Wren in Wetmore, that Alec Hopping found on Thursday?  I drove through there, listening on both Friday early morning, and Saturday late afternoon, and didn't hear it.  Hopefully it is somewhere around there still. There was a singing Carolina

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo -- Pueblo Co. 8/14

This morning, while looking for dragonflies in eastern part of the Osprey Picnic Area (below Pueblo Reservoir dam in the Rock Canyon Picnic Area), I was happy to hear a calling Yellow-billed Cuckoo.  Margie Joy was close by and was also able to hear it.  I got a quick look at parts of it, way

[cobirds] Dickcissels -- Custer Co. 6/19

My dad and I drove some of the back roads north of Wetmore, Custer County, on Friday (19 June), and there were at least three singing Dickcissels in the hay fields there.  Not sure if these fields have been cut by now or not. Other highlights in the Wet Mountains, s.w. of Pueblo in Custer County

[cobirds] Re: Bell's and Red-eyed Vireos -- Pueblo Co. 6/10

Correction:  West of Valco Bridge for Bell's Vireo.  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: Brandon K. Percival flammow...@gmail.com To: Cobirds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:13 AM Subject: [cobirds] Bell's and Red-eyed Vireos -- Pueblo Co. 6/10 Bell's

[cobirds] Bell's and Red-eyed Vireos -- Pueblo Co. 6/10

Bell's Vireo - 1 still singing same place, east of Valco Bridge, south side of Valco Ponds #3 (across the trail) in the olives.  Present since 24 May. Red-eyed Vireo - 1 singing in the Osprey Picnic Area, east side and another one singing across Hwy 96, at Valco Ponds parking lot. Mosquitoes

[cobirds] Pueblo County migrants lingering into summer 6/3

I was able to get out early this morning (3 June) for a couple of hours from 630am to 830am and I had a few things of a little interest for early June (Summer Season). Pueblo City Park (The May rains have brought the June mosquitoes to Pueblo):Hammond's Flycatcher - 1 singing in the

[cobirds] Bell's Vireo -- Pueblo Co. 5/31 (day 7)

The singing Bell's Vireo that I found last Sunday, is still present east of Valco Ponds #3 (and west of the Valco Bridge) in Pueblo, east of Pueblo Reservoir dam, along Highway 96.  It probably sings all day long, as it was still singing at 12:45pm today, when it was very warm (they sing all

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, Pueblo/El Paso Co. 5/30

Saturday, 30 May 2015 update from Chico Basin Ranch (fee area): El Paso County (wooded areas):NO Prothonotary Warbler (a few people were able to see it yesterday)2 female/immature American Redstarts1 Red-breasted Nuthatch Pueblo County (Headquarters Willows):ALDER FLYCATCHER - 1 calling (Alec

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler (El Paso)/Magnolia Warbler (Pueblo) 5/29

Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso/Pueblo County (fee area) highlights 5/29: El Paso County banding station:Singing (once in while) male Prothonotary Warbler Pueblo County:Magnolia Warbler - 1 female at Headquarter WillowsAmerican Redstart - 1 first spring (dull) female Headquarter WillowsWhite-throated

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch El Paso/Pueblo 5/25

Here are my highlights from Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) -- I birding alone from 630am to 8am, and it was quite birdy at that time. I left before some people, so there may be more things to report by those people. I ended with 13 species of warblers (12 on the El Paso County side, and 1 more on

[cobirds] Bell's Vireo/Painted Bunting -- Pueblo County 5/24

This morning I was surprised to find a singing Bell's Vireo at Valco Ponds SWA in Pueblo.  It was singing continuously for a half a hour, when I was trying to get photos of it.   There are two ways to get to this bird.  You can park at Valco Ponds parking lot, along Hwy 96, and walk to the

[cobirds] Pueblo birding 5/23

Hi all, I helped with the DFO Field Trip today around Pueblo, I ended with 92 species of birds, though I started at 630am, the group appeared around 800am.  We also saw a Tiger Salamander in Pueblo City Park. Bird Highlights: Pueblo City Park:Blackpoll Warbler - 1 maleRed-headed Woodpecker - 1

[cobirds] Re: Larimer County big day

.  Since everyone has their phones on all day, looking for current bird information.   Brandon K Percival Pueblo West, CO Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:Nick Komar quetza...@comcast.net Date:Sat, May 23, 2015 at 8:21 pm Subject:[cobirds] Larimer County big day Dear Fellow birders, As you know

[cobirds] Canon City Riverwalk, Fremont Co. 5/21 (full report)

Sorry for the two e-mails about the female Golden-winged Warbler, I didn't think the first message went through on my phone.  SeEtta Moss was also able to see this bird.  I was able to get a photo too.  I wonder if this is the same one Robb Hinds saw on 16 May on the east end of the Canon City

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler at Lamar C.C., Prowers Co. 14 May

Jeannie Mitchell and Aaron Shipe report a Prothonotary Warbler is at Lamar Community College grove, Prowers County. 14 May 2015.   Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [cobirds] Swallow-Tailed Flycatcher, 4PM Thursday, Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso County

I assume you mean Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: vorticity (Rick Taylor) vortici...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 4:06 PM Subject: [cobirds] Swallow-Tailed Flycatcher, 4PM Thursday, Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, Pueblo/El Paso Co. 5/13

A few sightings of note this morning, from Chico Basin Ranch -- fee area (Pueblo and El Paso Counties). Pueblo County (Headquarters area):Chestnut-sided Warbler - 1 singing male (same bird that has been around)Ovenbird - 1Northern Waterthrush - 1Least Flycatcher - 1 or 2Gray Catbirds Other

[cobirds] SE Colorado 5/10

Kara Carragher, Lisa Edwards, and I saw a few things of note today in SE Colorado. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - 1 male continues in Walsh, Baca County Great Crested Flycatcher - 1 seen and heard south end of Lamar Community College Grove, Prowers County Northern Parula - 1 female and 2 singing

[cobirds] Pueblo City Park 5/8

Gene R, Phil G, and I birded for a little while in Pueblo City Park, below the down pour started.  Highlights were: Broad-winged Hawk (adult), pair of Mississippi Kites, Green Heron, and Eastern Kingbird.  A few Yellow-rumped Warblers, were the only warblers we could find.  We attempted to bird

[cobirds] PIRATIC FLYCATCHER in Western Kansas 5/8

There appears to be a PIRATIC FLYCATCHER at Scott Lake State Park, in Western Kansas.  This is about 2.5 hours (137 miles from Lamar), since a lot of birders will be in Lamar over the weekend, this might be a good detour.  The bird was seen on the north side of the lake, right after the

[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak -- El Paso Co. 5/3

Kara Carragher, Bill Maynard, and I birded Hanson Nature Area in Fountain (which is Area 7 - West in e-bird) early this morning.  Most of birding was on the West side of Fountain Creek.  The best bird was a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, with two or more male Black-headed Grosbeaks, also seen in

[cobirds] VAUX'S SWIFT -- Pueblo County 4/28

This morning around 7:17am I photographed a swift along the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam, west of the Cottonwood Picnic Area on the south side of the River.  The bird was flying with swallows (mostly Violet-greens).   I felt like the bird wasn't a Chimney Swift while watching it.  

[cobirds] Northern Parula -- Pueblo 4/24

Around 7am, I saw a Northern Parula in the first group of Yellow-rumped Warblers I looked at, in the eastern part of the Osprey Picnic Area, in Rock Canyon, below Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo County).  I thought, this might be a start to more rarities, though, I didn't find much else, except for an

[cobirds] Pueblo birds, new arrivals 4/22

I saw some nice birds around Pueblo this morning.  In the Osprey Picnic Area, in Rock Canyon, below Pueblo Reservoir dam:  highlights were: Clay-colored Sparrow (early date for the Pueblo Bird Checklist Area), Eastern Phoebe (singing), Black Phoebe (singing), lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers, a

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe Bullock's Oriole Pueblo 4/19

This afternoon, Margie Joy and I saw the brightly colored Red-necked Grebe, look east from North Picnic Road, near the north shore.  I assume this is the same bird I saw on 12-13 April from Sailboard launching area. Shorebirds continue to move in and out of the grassy areas at North Picnic Road

[cobirds] Shorebirds at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co. 4/17

Hi all, Since shorebirds are hard to find usually at Pueblo Reservoir, I was quite surprised to see the following this morning:  15 American Avocets, 8 Greater Yellowlegs, 5 Lesser Yellowlegs, 2 Least Sandpipers, 1 Baird's Sandpiper, 4 Wilson's Snipe, and Killdeer.  All of these except the

[cobirds] Re: Condor at Mesa Verde

This is what Tony Leukering told me for the Colorado Birds Records Committee, I don't know the official rules.  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: Joyce Takamine jabir...@gmail.com To: cobirds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:18 PM Subject: [cobirds] Condor at

[cobirds] Below Two Buttes Res. dam, Baca Co. (no access this spring)

This is from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer in Baca County from the CFO Facebook, since not everyone sees this page, this probably needs to be posted on cobirds too: Just a heads up from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Work to repair flood damage at the Black Hole portion of Two Buttes

[cobirds] COMMON BLACK-HAWK -- Cottonwood Canyon, Las Animas/Baca 4/13

The VENT grouse tour led by Brian Gibbons and Michael O'Brien photographed a juvenile COMMON BLACK-HAWK at the main picnic/camping area of Cottonwood Canyon, in Las Animas/Baca Counties this afternoon.  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] No Vermilion Flycatcher this morning 4/6

Lots of birders looking all morning, though as far as I know, the male Vermilion Flycatcher hasn't been seen, below Pueblo Reservoir dam.  This species isn't great at staying, so I'm not too surprised.  If it turns up again, I'll be sure to report.  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- You

[cobirds] Vermilion Flycatcher in Pueblo 4/5

The last location of the male Vermilion Flycatcher, was west of the Cottonwood Picnic Area, along the Arkansas River, between this parking lot and road bridge (this is east/below Pueblo Reservoir dam), Pueblo County.  It on both sides of the river, and seen by several people from the road

[cobirds] Re: Vermilion Flycatcher in Pueblo 4/5 -- correction and photos

that is coming tomorrow morning. Photos can be seen at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brandonsbirdphotos/  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: Brandon K. Percival flammow...@gmail.com The last location of the male Vermilion Flycatcher, was west of the Cottonwood Picnic Area, along

[cobirds] Male VERMILION FLYCATCHER at Pueblo Res. 4/5

Pearle and Clif found this bird, east of the dam, where the pool is, below the dam, a little bit ago.  I'm on my way to see it.  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Tumbleweed problems at Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso/Pueblo Counties

Chico Basin Ranch is hoping for helpers to try to remove the mass of tumbleweeds at the RMBO Banding Station in El Paso County.  Photos can be seen here  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206318845676300set=gm.10152595513612038type=1theater    Dates that they are working there will be

[cobirds] RFI: Boulder -- Golden-crowned Sparrow in December

Did anyone see the Golden-crowned Sparrow in Boulder, 11-13 Dec or 15-17 Dec 2014?  I guess it wasn't found on the Boulder CBC this year (14 Dec) or during Count Week, so I just thought I'd check.  This bird I thought had been around all winter. We have almost all the Colorado Christmas Bird

[cobirds] Re: UnID Duck - Hybrid? Mega? or ??? - 88th Ave and South Platte River (2/21)

Northern Shoveler x Gadwall hybrid is my guess.  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: 'Chris Knight' via Colorado Birds cobirds@googlegroups.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 10:31 AM Subject: [cobirds] UnID Duck - Hybrid? Mega? or ??? - 88th Ave and

[cobirds] Re: Long-tailed Duck -- Lake County 2/19

Van Truan found and photographed this duck this morning, while he was there around 9am.  Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: Cody Porter empidonax...@gmail.com This evening I had a single Long-tailed Duck on the Mt. Elbert Forebay Reservoir, just north of the Twin Lakes. Other

[cobirds] Re: Swans at Holcim Wetlands, Fremont

The two Tundra Swans continue this morning at Holcim Wetlands, along Hwy 120, between Florence and Portland.  You'll probably want to go on Hwy 120 today from the east to get there.  There are 30 minute delays today, from Florence on Hwy 120, because of road work on the bridge, just east of

[cobirds] Re: Great Backyard Bird Count

Submit your bird lists for the Great Backyard Bird Count to  http://gbbc.birdcount.org/ The dates are from Feb 13-16, 2015 (tomorrow, through Monday).    Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group.

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck at Lake Minnequa, Pueblo 2/9

Lisa Edwards and I saw a female Long-tailed Duck, diving a lot on the west side of Lake Minnequa in Pueblo mid-day today.  We saw it from the usual parking lot off Lake Ave.  The Tundra Swan continues as well.  Didn't see the White-winged Scoter.  At Pueblo Reservoir, we saw the Red-throated

[cobirds] Lake Minnequa, Pueblo Co. 2/6 swan scoter

Leon Bright and I were over at Lake Minnequa in the central part of Pueblo around 11am, and saw the adult Tundra Swan and a female/immature White-winged Scoter.   The best place to park when it is sunny out, in the morning, is the overflow Hospital parking lot, south of St. Mary Corwin

[cobirds] Christmas Bird Count Results so far

Hi all, If you want to check out the Results for Colorado Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) for this year.   Go to  http://netapp.audubon.org/CBCObservation/CurrentYear/ResultsByCount.aspxSelect Country: United StatesSelect State: ColoradoThen the 36 CBCs that have been entered into the CBC Website,

[cobirds] Pueblo birds this weekend

There are still quite a few rarities continuing around Pueblo this weekend. Pueblo Reservoir:Red-throated Loon - 1 still present 2/1Red-necked Grebe - 1  still present 2/1Mew Gull - 1 adult still present 2/1Great Black-backed Gull - 1 adult still present 2/1Long-tailed Duck - 2 still present

[cobirds] More Pueblo rarities 1/25

Along with other birders at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County today: Trumpeter Swan - 1 adult (found yesterday), appeared in NE part of the lake, along the rocks by the dam this afternoon. Glaucous Gull - 1 1st year bird (found yesterday), made a quick visit at the South Shore Marina tires this

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe -- Pueblo 1/25

Margie Joy found a Red-necked Grebe off North Picnic Road, at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County, this morning.  It was with a small group of Western Grebes, when I got there.  This species is quite rare in the middle part of the winter.  Brandon K. Percival Pueblo West, CO -- You received

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