[cobirds] Costa's Hummingbird

2021-09-17 Thread David Chartier
The Costa's hummingbird was present about 1:30 today at Duane Nelson's backyard in Las Animas. Spent about an hour observing and trying to get photos. Appreciate Duane's hospitality. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [cobirds] Scissor-tail Flycatcher @ La Junta (Otero County)

2019-06-29 Thread David Chartier
Scissor-tailled flycatcher still present and very active. Seen at about 6:30 this morning. No nighthawks, though. David Chartier Colorado Springs On Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 1:12 PM Eric Storms wrote: > Seen this morning at intersection of homestead loop and road 28 flying > around

[cobirds] Blue-winged warbler, NO

2019-06-16 Thread David Chartier
Attempted to find blue-winged warbler at Ft Logan National Cemetery this morning along with others. No luck. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Northern Cardinal, Otero County

2019-03-31 Thread David Chartier
I found a male northern cardinal along CO 266 today about 20-30 yards northeast of the turnoff to Rocky Ford SWA. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Eurasian wigeon

2019-03-21 Thread David Chartier
light, I couldn't find it. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

Re: [cobirds] Pink-Footed Goose?

2018-12-16 Thread David Chartier
Currently being seen. On Sun, Dec 16, 2018, 8:32 AM Joey Angstman Has anyone had a chance to search for the Pink-footed Goose today? I’d > like to chase today if someone has seen it. Thanks. > > Joey Angstman > Greeley, CO > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Tropical kingbird, Jeffco

2018-10-07 Thread David Chartier
Still present along entrance road. Spending a lot of time picking insects off the walls of the storage units across the street. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [cobirds] White Ibis?

2018-09-01 Thread David Chartier
e was also someone actually hunting in the marsh. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO On Sat, Sep 1, 2018 at 2:36 PM Duane Nelson wrote: > To the best of my knowledge, the Bent County White Ibis has not been seen > as of 2:30 today. That doesn't necessarily mean it's not around, as ma

[cobirds] Black-legged kittiwake, Fremont Co.

2018-02-07 Thread David Chartier
Still present at 5pm. Moving around a lot. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] White ibis

2017-06-22 Thread David Chartier
Still present at Clear Creek Valley Park as of 6pm. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Northern waterthrush, Chico Basin Ranch, Pueblo Co.

2017-05-02 Thread David Chartier
. In all, forty-nine species. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[cobirds] Brown pelican, Mesa Co.

2017-04-27 Thread David Chartier
Brown pelican is still at Corn Lake I Grand Junction. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Shorebirds, Ramah SWA, El Paso Co.

2017-04-19 Thread David Chartier
So good shorebirds at Ramah SWA this morning: marbled godwit, long-billed curlew and semipalmated plover. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Dusky grouse at Sondermann Park, El Paso Co.

2017-04-14 Thread David Chartier
Just had a female dusky grouse at Sondermann Park in Colorado Springs. It was on the path going north along the creek just before the second bridge. Will post photos on CFO Facebook page. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Ramah SWA migrants

2017-03-22 Thread David Chartier
Had western king bird and tree swallows at Ramah SWA this morning. David Chartier Colorado Springs Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Lewis's woodpecker, El Paso Co

2017-02-16 Thread David Chartier
Had a flyover Lewis's woodpecker at Cheyenne Mountain SP this afternoon. I was about a hundred yards west on the Zook Loop. It looked like it landed in some of the Gamble oaks near the parking lot, but I wasn't able to find it. Haven't seen one at this location since 2008. Sent via the

RE: [cobirds] Trumpeter Swan at Chatfield (Douglas Co.)

2016-12-28 Thread David Chartier
Bird was present at 12:30, but just south of the second pond and swimming farther south. Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Thomas Holub Date: 12/28/2016 10:12 AM (GMT-07:00) To: Colorado Birds

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

2016-09-04 Thread David Chartier
Seen about 10am. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO From: cobirds@googlegroups.com <cobirds@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Tom Behnfield <behnfi...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2016 3:06 PM To: Colorado Birds Subject: [cobirds] Bu

Re: [cobirds] Re: LITTLE GULL Chatfield Reservoir - Douglas

2016-09-03 Thread David Chartier
I saw the little gull facing east from the tip of the sand spit around 1pm. It was sitting on the water. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO From: cobirds@googlegroups.com <cobirds@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Joey Kellner <vir...@comcast.

[cobirds] Pacific loon, Big Johnson Res., El Paso Co.

2016-05-29 Thread David Chartier
The Pacific loon was still at Big Johnson Reservoir in El Paso county this morning at about 8:15. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[cobirds] Backyard migration

2016-05-14 Thread David Chartier
Looks like my backyard migration has started in Colorado Springs. Yesterday I got a flock of chipping sparrows with one white-crowned sparrow, and they are still here. Western tanager and Virginia warbler have also shown up. David Chartier Downtown Colorado Springs, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Fremont Co. birding

2016-05-11 Thread David Chartier
, and warbling vireo. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, Nashville warbler

2016-05-10 Thread David Chartier
Made a quick trip to Chico Basin Ranch this morning. Pretty quiet, but best birds were near the HQ pond: Nashville warbler and northern waterthrush. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Golden-winged warbler, Baca Co.

2016-05-10 Thread David Chartier
Sorry for the late post, but I was traveling yesterday. I went to find the painted bunting at Picture Canyon in Baca County yesterday morning, but found a golden-winged warbler instead. It wasn't very cooperative, but I got one photo. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch Birding

2016-05-01 Thread David Chartier
-tailed towhee. Started to go to Rose Pond, but a giant mud puddle got in the way. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

[cobirds] Lake Holbrook, Otero Co.

2016-04-20 Thread David Chartier
I thought I would try for the Hudsonian godwit at Lake Holbrook before work today. I arrived at the lake around 6:30 and stayed until about 7:30. I covered the entire lake and did not see a godwit. Just a heads up for anyone who might be thinking of looking today. David Chartier Colorado

[cobirds] El Paso Co. birding

2016-04-17 Thread David Chartier
on the south side of the road. They flew almost immediately to the northeast and they just kept going. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[cobirds] Brown pelican

2016-04-07 Thread David Chartier
Brown pelican was still at Lake Beckwith around 7:20 this morning. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[cobirds] Fremont Co. birding

2016-04-03 Thread David Chartier
and numerous greater yellowlegs. A small variety of ducks as well. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Otero County birding

2016-04-02 Thread David Chartier
. A flock of American white pelicans and American avocets were also present. A little bit east of Lake Holbrook on CR FF, there were some black-necked stilts at a small pond on the south side. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Big Johnson Res., El Paso Co.

2016-03-20 Thread David Chartier
Good variety of ducks at Big Johnson around noon today, including two long-tailed ducks. Saw one Franklin's gull, but there weren't many gulls altogether. Not much to speak of for shorebird habitat. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Swan, Castle Rock

2016-02-17 Thread David Chartier
Saw a swan flying south along I-25 today in Castle Rock. I was traveling north and only got a glimpse. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Long-tailed ducks, Big Johnson, El Paso Co.

2015-12-13 Thread David Chartier
Two long-tailed ducks still at Big Johnson Reservoir in Colorado Springs. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[cobirds] Re: Varied thrush, Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso Co.

2015-11-29 Thread David Chartier
After viewing photos and hearing from Brandon, I think it is a female, not a male varied thrush. Never got a really clear look at it. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO From: cobirds@googlegroups.com <cobirds@googlegroups.com> on behalf of David Ch

[cobirds] Varied thrush, Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso Co.

2015-11-29 Thread David Chartier
on the north end of the large pond (Rice's Pond?). It was associating with one male robin. It continued to move east until it was out of sight. It seemed to like the olive trees near the beaver dam, though, so I hope it returns for others to see. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You

[cobirds] Brant, Lake Beckwith

2015-11-27 Thread David Chartier
I was at Lake Beckwith in Colorado City today between 1:00 and 3:00, but no Brant. Took a look at fields in the vicinity, but no geese in the fields. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Chestnut-sided warbler, Fountain Creek Reg. Park, El Paso Co.

2015-11-21 Thread David Chartier
I went to mile marker 18 at Fountain Creek Regional Park hoping to get some photos of the winter wren, which I did, but also found what looked like a first winter female chestnut-sided warbler (no photos unfortunately). David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso Co.

2015-11-15 Thread David Chartier
Spent about two hours looking for the eastern towhee and varied thrush this morning at the banding station, but no luck. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Hepatic tanagers, Las Animas Co.

2015-06-27 Thread David Chartier
Returning from seeing the Anna's hummingbird this morning, I and another birder stopped along Rt 12 about .8 miles west of mile marker 65 where hepatic tanagers were previously reported. Happy to say we found the pair in the same spot on the north side of the road. David Chartier Colorado

[cobirds] Blue-winged warbler, Jefferson Co.

2015-06-03 Thread David Chartier
The blue-winged warbler is still at the east end of Welchester Tree Grant Park and still singing as of this morning around 8am. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

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

2015-05-25 Thread David Chartier
Bell's vireo was still singing away this morning at around 7:30. David Chartier Colorado Springs Date: Sun, 24 May 2015 22:51:57 + From: flammow...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Bell's Vireo/Painted Bunting -- Pueblo County 5/24 This morning I was surprised

[cobirds] New yard birds, El Paso Co.

2015-05-25 Thread David Chartier
Yes, three new yard birds today at the Chartier migrant trap: American redstart, western tanager, and warbling vireo. That makes eleven new species for my backyard in the last month. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message

[cobirds] Warblers, Fountain Creek, El Paso Co

2015-05-24 Thread David Chartier
warbler. There was also a plumbeous vireo in the same area. The warblers were working the trees around the beaver lodge. Other warblers were MacGillivray's, Wilson's, yellow, yellow-rumped, orange-crowned, and common yellowthroat. David Chartier Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Lazuli bunting, backyard, Colorado Springs

2015-05-22 Thread David Chartier
Yet another new yardbird this year: lazuli bunting. Amazing year for a yard in the middle of residential Colorado Springs. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Tennessee warbler, backyard, El Paso Co

2015-05-12 Thread David Chartier
Looks like my backyard is becoming a migrant trap. Sitting at my desk working this morning when I heard a yellow-rumped warbler chip. Went outside to find a small flock of them along with a Tennessee warbler. David Chartier Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Yard birds, El Paso Co

2015-05-11 Thread David Chartier
Another amazing migration day in my backyard. Had three new yard birds again today: Bullock's oriole, black-headed grosbeak, and white-crowned sparrow. That's six new ones in two days. Hope it keeps going like this. David Chartier Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Warblers in backyard Colorado Springs

2015-05-10 Thread David Chartier
I have lived at this house in the middle of Colorado Springs for almost nine years and have only seen one warbler here in the past: a yellow-rumped warbler. Today I had orange crowned, Virginia's, MacGillivray's and yellow-rumped. Nice surprise and upped my yardbird count by three. David

RE: [cobirds] Hasty Campground, Bent Co. 5/9

2015-05-09 Thread David Chartier
Followed up Brandon, Kara and Lisa at Hasty. Found the summer tanagers and plumbeous vireo. Also had northern parula and western tanager. It seemed like birds were constantly arriving and leaving. I stayed for two hours and things just seemed to keep turning over. David Chartier Colorado

[cobirds] Harris's sparrow, Prowers Co

2015-04-27 Thread David Chartier
This is a late report, but there was a Harris's sparrow late Saturday afternoon on the fence line at the east end of the cemetery on Maple St in Lamar. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Black-crowned night-herons, El Paso Co.

2015-04-19 Thread David Chartier
Had three black-crowned night-herons at Rice's Pond at Fountain Creek Regional Park this morning. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

RE: [cobirds] Lookout Mtn (Jefferson) 3/28

2015-04-04 Thread David Chartier
Somebody else may have already posted this, but the dusky grouse is no longer with us. It was hit by a car in the parking lot and killed. I was in the area for work on Friday and went up to try to get a look. The ranger told me the sad story. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO From

[cobirds] Mourning Dove, El Paso Co

2015-03-27 Thread David Chartier
Had a record early mourning dove for my backyard today in Colorado Springs (near downtown). Previous record was April 1. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

RE: [cobirds] Re: Continuing Dunlin Seen from McKay and the Platte (Adams)

2015-03-07 Thread David Chartier
Dunlin and teal still present this morning around 8am. David Chartier Colorado Springs Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2015 20:09:58 -0800 From: dave...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Re: Continuing Dunlin Seen from McKay and the Platte (Adams) The DUNLIN and male CINNAMON TEAL

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

2015-02-08 Thread David Chartier
Swan and scoter still present around noon today. Both were near the southwest corner. David Chartier Colorado Springs Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2015 18:54:07 + From: flammow...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Lake Minnequa, Pueblo Co. 2/6 swan scoter Leon Bright and I

[cobirds] Pueblo birding

2015-01-17 Thread David Chartier
a swamp sparrow, and Pueblo City Park had a yellow-bellied sapsucker near the small gorge. Wind was a big factor, but still some good birds around. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Fremont County birding

2015-01-11 Thread David Chartier
sapsucker at Rouse Park and the rufous-crowned sparrow at Tunnel Drive (again). David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Dipper at Manitou Lake, Teller Co.

2015-01-03 Thread David Chartier
I was able to spend about an hour at Manitou Lake this afternoon. Had many of the usual suspects, plus a single red crossbill and an American dipper below the falls. Always a nice walk around the lake in the snow. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO

[cobirds] Yellow-billed loon, Chatfield Res.

2014-12-27 Thread David Chartier
Yellow-billed loon still at Chatfield Reservoir. Seen very close to the handicap fishing dock at about 8:30 this morning. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Scoters, Prospect Lake, El Paso Co

2014-11-18 Thread David Chartier
and not re-surface, so I hope they did not get trapped under the ice. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] White-winged scoter, Big Johnson, El Paso Co

2014-11-16 Thread David Chartier
White-winged scoter was still at Big Johnson Reservoir in El Paso County this morning. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

RE: [cobirds] Hooded Warbler at Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso, 5/24

2014-05-24 Thread David Chartier
Tried to refind the hooded at about 2pm, but no luck. However, there was a red-eyed vireo in the same area. Date: Sat, 24 May 2014 09:43:32 -0700 From: flammow...@gmail.com Subject: [cobirds] Hooded Warbler at Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso, 5/24 To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Chris

[cobirds] Northern parula, Sinton Pond, El Paso Co.

2014-04-17 Thread David Chartier
Still there at 8:15 this morning. Not in the place reported by Rick Taylor yesterday. I searched that area for a while and was leaving when I found the bird very close to the trail entrance on the Sinton Road side. There were also a couple of yellow-rumped warblers (Audubon's). David

[cobirds] Yellow-throated warbler, Chico, El Paso Co.

2014-04-14 Thread David Chartier
The yellow-throated warber was still at Chico Basin Ranch at 5:45 today. Still associating with the chickadees. Found in cottonwood just south of banding station. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Turkey vulture, El Paso Co.

2014-03-23 Thread David Chartier
Saw my first turkey vulture of the year flying over Colorado Springs about an hour ago. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Varied thrush

2014-02-01 Thread David Chartier
Thanks to Polly Neldner for hooking me up with the varied thrush in La Veta. Unfortunately, the Harris's sparrow did not show up. The thrush was visible for most of the hour that I was there between about 8:30 and 9:30. -- You received this message

[cobirds] Big Johnson, El Paso Co.

2013-05-25 Thread David Chartier
After getting great looks at the beautiful Blackburnian warbler at Sondermann today, I stopped by Big Johnson Reservoir. I did not see the common or Forster's terns, but there was a black tern flying around. There were also two common loons swimming together. David ChartierColorado Springs

[cobirds] Hudsonian godwit, Prowers Co.

2013-04-27 Thread David Chartier
There was a Hudsonian godwit in a flooded field to the west of 7 Rd leading into Thurston Reservoir this morning about 8:30. David ChartierColorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group.

[cobirds] White-winged dove, El Paso Co.

2013-04-21 Thread David Chartier
Just had a white-winged dove below my feeders in Colorado Springs. New yard bird. Only the second one I have seen in Colorado Springs. David ChartierColorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Long-billed curlews, El Paso Co.

2013-04-20 Thread David Chartier
On my way back from Chico Basin Ranch this morning, where there was nothing too exciting to report, there were three long-billed curlews in the flooded field along Hanover Road that is about 2 miles from the intersection of Old Pueblo Road and Hanover Road. Not the numbers others have been

[cobirds] Otero and Kiowa Cos.

2013-04-13 Thread David Chartier
Visited Lake Cheraw this morning. Birds of interest were one DUNLIN, found on the west side of the lake along CO109; many SNOWY PLOVERS; BAIRD'S SANDPIPER; LEAST SANDPIPER; BLACK-NECKED STILT; AMERICAN AVOCET; LESSER YELLOWLEGS; WILSON'S PHALAROPE; and my first of year BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD.

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch and Hanover Road

2013-04-07 Thread David Chartier
Had a long-billed curlew along Hanover Road this morning on my way to Chico Basin Ranch. The bird was in a distant field with a large group of gulls and geese about 2.5 miles from Old Pueblo Road. The field was to the northeast of the road. Chico had my first barn swallow of the year. There

[cobirds] Black phoebe, Fremont Co

2013-03-30 Thread David Chartier
Had a black phoebe this morning along the Arkansas River near the bridge by the Holcim plant in Fremont County. David ChartierColorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Pueblo Co birding

2013-03-29 Thread David Chartier
Birded around Pueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds today. Birds of note were EASTERN PHOEBE at Snakeskin parking lot, where there were also 30 SCALED QUAIL. Two OSPREY were on one of the platforms at the SWA. Saw my first TURKEY VULTURE of the year near Pueblo City Park. An AMERICAN PIPIT was

[cobirds] Holcim Wetlands, Fremont Co.

2013-03-09 Thread David Chartier
I took a trip to Holcim Wetlands this morning. There was a flock of about two dozen cedar waxwings on the north side. I was able to find one Bohemian waxwing among them. Hoped for the northern shrike, but no luck with that. There were a pair of canvasbacks on the water, and I saw my

[cobirds] Fremont and El Paso County Birds

2013-03-02 Thread David Chartier
The RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was at Pathfinder Park near Florence this morning exactly where Brandon described it. Tunnel Drive was very birdy. Had RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW, ROCK WREN and CANYON TOWHEE all in the same binocular view. There were two GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE at the pond at

[cobirds] El Paso County birding

2012-12-01 Thread David Chartier
I visited Falcon today and found the dunlin on the edge of the pond on Lambert. I then went to Turkey Creek Ranch where I found red-naped sapsucker and Williamson's sapsucker. There was also a juvenile sapsucker in the same tree as the red-naped, but I did not get a good enough look at it

[cobirds] Common redpolls, Baseline

2012-11-25 Thread David Chartier
The common redpoll flock was still at Baseline Reservoir in Boulder this morning about 10:30. There were quite a few goldfinches mixed in, so hard to really tell the number of redpolls, but good numbers. They were feeding in a weedy area along the SW shore. David ChartierColorado Springs,

[cobirds] Chico Basin

2012-10-06 Thread David Chartier
A lot of bird activity around the HQ. Best bird was a Philadelphia vireo. None other of the rareties noted yesterday. Rose Pond had a Nashville warbler. David ChartierColorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Least bittern, Fremont Co.

2012-08-12 Thread David Chartier
Great views of the least bittern at Holcim Wetlands in Fremont County this morning. I found the bird by scanning the reeds in the pond from the east side. The bird was sitting out in the open preening. David ChartierColorado Springs, CO -- You

[cobirds] Upland Sandpipers, Prowers Co.

2012-07-28 Thread David Chartier
Looks like the eight upldand sandpipers reported as being present yesterday at Thurston Reservoir by Dave Leatherman are still around. They were in a field just north of the lake early this morning. Also looks like most of the long-billed curlews and mountain plovers are gone. The only

[cobirds] Little blue heron, Adams Co.

2012-07-08 Thread David Chartier
The little blue heron was still present this morning around 6:30 in the pond near 88th Ave as previously described. It was on the east side of the pond, so you would need to go to the north or northeast side to view it. It was by a pile of large, light-colored boulders. David

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk, Doublas Co.

2012-07-01 Thread David Chartier
There was a northern goshawk about 1-1.5 miles west of Sidalia today along Highway 67 on the south side. It was sitting in a tree in a row of trees in the middle of a field. Wish I could give you more precise mileage from Sidalia, but I forgot to look at the odometer as I passed the town.

RE: [cobirds] Northern Goshawk, Doublas Co.

2012-07-01 Thread David Chartier
year, but no luck. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] White-eyed vireo, El Paso

2012-05-15 Thread David Chartier
The white-eyed vireo at Hanson Nature Area in Fountain was still present yesterday about 4:30. It was just across from the small pond and singing. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] White-eyed vireo, El Paso

2012-05-15 Thread David Chartier
The white-eyed vireo at Hanson Nature Area in Fountain was still present yesterday about 4:30. It was just across from the small pond and singing. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

RE: [cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler -- Pueblo City Park 4/21

2012-04-21 Thread David Chartier
Worm-eating warbler was still there around 1:45. David ChartierColorado Springs Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:45:35 -0700 From: bkperci...@yahoo.com Subject: [cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler -- Pueblo City Park 4/21 To: cobirds@googlegroups.com At about 730am I found a singing male Worm-eating Warbler

[cobirds] Tempel Grove

2012-04-21 Thread David Chartier
Visited Tempel Grove this morning. Very birdy, but not a lot of migrants. Highlights were eastern phoebe and hooded warbler. David ChartierColorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Warblers, Chico Basin

2012-04-20 Thread David Chartier
I was able to re-find the Lucy's warbler and hooded warbler at Chico Basin between 5:30 and 6:00. The Lucy's was part of a flock consisting of a couple of yellow-rumped warblers and an orange-crowned warbler. The hooded warbler was seen separately along the fence-line leading west from

[cobirds] Broad-winged hawk, El Paso Co.

2012-03-30 Thread David Chartier
Watched a broad-winged hawk passing over today while I was waiting for my rental car in Colorado Springs. Looked like it was migrating north. David ChartierColorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Harris's sprarrow (hybrid?), Pueblo

2012-03-24 Thread David Chartier
I saw the same odd possible Harris's sparrow hybrid today that was around Valco Ponds in Pueblo last fall. It was by the restrooms in the parking lot today. It is black on top of the head, but not much black below. Also had first of year osprey, mourning dove, Say's phoebe, and lesser

[cobirds] Cardinal, Pueblo Co.

2012-01-28 Thread David Chartier
The northern cardinal and two white-throated sparrows are still in the same spot as previously described along the Arkansas River west of the Nature Center in Pueblo. Nearby was also a black phoebe, and a little further west, across the river, was a red-naped sapsucker. David Chartier

[cobirds] Manitou Lake, Teller County

2012-01-22 Thread David Chartier
The wind was not blowing at Manitou Lake like it was everywhere else. Had a good morning of birding there. Highlights include: American dipper Red crossbill Cassin's finch White-winged junco Many of the other usual suspects were also present. David Chartier Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Greater white-fronted geese, El Paso Co.

2011-12-11 Thread David Chartier
I re-found four of the greater white-fronted geese reported yesterday from Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs. They were found behind the baseball fields in Memorial Park along Pikes Peak. Long-tailed duck was also at the pond near the Doubletree Hotel. David Chartier Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Eastern towhee, Pueblo

2011-11-27 Thread David Chartier
The eastern towhee reported yesterday at Valco Ponds is still present. It was foraging out in the open near the area reported yesterday. There were also seven rusty blackbirds where the path takes a sharp turn toward the west. David Chartier Colorado Springs

[cobirds] late turkey vulture, Logan Co.

2011-11-26 Thread David Chartier
While on my way to Julesburg to attempt to find the common ground-dove, I saw a turkey vulture on my way through Logan County. I thought this was a pretty late sighting, so should report it. I did not find the ground-dove. It was very cold and windy. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO

[cobirds] Great black-backed gull, Pueblo

2011-11-23 Thread David Chartier
. There was a greater yellowlegs, however. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

RE: [cobirds] Great black-backed gull, Pueblo

2011-11-23 Thread David Chartier
lesser black-backed, several herring gulls, California and ring-billeds. I tried to re-find the rusty blackbirds west of Valco Ponds but was not successful. There was a greater yellowlegs, however. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Northern cardinal, scarlet tanager Pueblo Co.

2011-10-22 Thread David Chartier
. The hooded warbler was still in the parking lot near the bathrooms chipping away. No sign of the summer tanager. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] More Sondermann Park

2011-09-05 Thread David Chartier
In addition to the black-and-white warbler that Robb Hinds pointed out to me, there was a Cassin's vireo that appreared later at Sondermann Park in Colorado Springs. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Northern parula, Pueblo Co

2011-06-14 Thread David Chartier
Brandon's northern parula was still singing this morning in Pueblo City Park. It was outside the zoo by the little amusement park rides. David Chartier Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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