[cobirds] Great Black-backed Gull and others, Summit County

*, and several dozen pure Barrows. I only scanned a portion of the open water on Dillon Reservoir before the light faded. I wouldn't be surprised if there's something else unusual out there like a late Common Loon, Long-tailed Duck, or scoter. Good birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO/Hanover, NH

Re: [cobirds] Re: Mexican, Mallard, Mottled?

Thanks to all who read this lengthy response! It’s always fun to try and pin down the ID of these difficult birds. Regards, Jack Bushong Louisville, CO/Hanover, NH On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12:14:32 PM UTC-5 Nick Komar wrote: > I will go out on a limb and suggest that this is a c

[cobirds] Mountain Birding Apr. 15-16

beginning to trickle through the mountains. All of the aforementioned species have/will be entered into eBird with an accompanying description. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Kremmling, Grand County

be lingering in the high country due to the recent warm weather. Also of note were two Trumpeter Swans on the southwest side of Green Mountain Reservoir and a late Common Loon at Dillon Reservoir. Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Black Scoter and Dunlin, Barr Lake, Adams

Ross's), several thousand waterfowl, and a similar number of gulls (mostly Ring-billed, but several California, Herring, and a Lesser Black-backed as well). Also of interest was a Dark-lored White-crowned Sparrow. Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Summit and Grand County Reservoirs

, and Canada Geese). We didn't have time to thoroughly scan it, but it seems like a great place for scoters or other rarities. Also four Horned Grebes. It was overall a very enjoyable trip in a rugged yet magnificent part of Colorado! Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Blue-headed Vireo, Louisville (Boulder Co.)

along Coal Creek were good numbers of Hermit Thrush and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Coordinates for vireo: 39.965304, -105.142226 Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Jaeger sp., and others - Barr Lake SP

and smoky toward the end. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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...@google

[cobirds] Mexican Ducks, Caspian Tern, BB Plover and others, Summit/Park

). Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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 view this

[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler, Blackpoll Warblers, Summer Tanager, and others at Poudre Ponds (Weld Co.)

. Also at Poudre Ponds were at least three lingering Cackling Geese and a Caspian Tern. Other interesting birds of note included a small flock of Short-billed Dowitchers (ID'd by flight call) and three White-rumped Sandpipers at the Weld CR 59 wetlands. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville

[cobirds] Northern Parula, Louisville, Boulder Co.

Hi all, This evening I had a Northern Parula working a row of shrubs just south of Community Park in downtown Louisville. It was with a large flock of Yellow-rumpeds. Also in the area were good numbers of sparrows (eight species total) and a Wilson's Snipe along Empire Road. Good Birding, Jack

[cobirds] Louisville Migrants - Sage Thrasher, Hermit Thrush, Yellowlegs, and others

showing along Coal Creek. And at the cattle pond along Dillon Rd., a pair of avocets were nice to see. Also, the Marbled Godwit from earlier this morning continues just NW of Stearns Lake. Good Birding, Jack Bushong Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] San Luis Valley Birding

. Migration definitely seems to have picked up in certain areas, and waterfowl concentrations are still high. However, there were surprisingly few raptors along the county roads and highways; perhaps most of them have already departed north. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You

[cobirds] Swan along 95th Street, Boulder Co.

, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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 view this discussion on the

[cobirds] Summit County Birding

. Songbird migrants have picked up recently in the Frisco area, and today there were Yellow-rumped, Townsend's, Wilson's, MacGillivray's, and Orange-crowned Warblers as well as a Gray Catbird. Good birding, Jack Bushong, Lousville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Mexican Duck and others - Louisville

. Numbers of more common migrants such as Dusky Flycatchers, Western Tanagers, and certain warbler and sparrow species have been notably high as well. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler, Louisville

Kingbird and Western Wood-Pewee. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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...@google

[cobirds] Sedge Wren, Louisville

details: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S55193747 39.965007, -105.136341 Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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] Mexican Duck and others, Summit

devoid of ice there were relatively few waterfowl. Around Frisco there was an early Red-naped Sapsucker, and the White-throated Sparrow continued in a private community south of the town. Also present were Red Crossbills, Evening and Pine Grosbeaks, and Cassin's Finch. Good Birding, Jack Bushong

[cobirds] Migrants in Louisville

with a very warm orange back. In addition, a flock of shorebirds flew over that strongly suggested dowitchers, although they were somewhat distant. On the way back we encountered a Yellow-shafted Northern Flicker, my first for a while in Louisville. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Loon, Dillon Reservoir

into the middle of the reservoir. It is best to view the bird from the concrete spit exposed by low water, to the west of the actual river. Good birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Surf Scoter, San Luis Lakes

Hi all, Yesterday the adult male Surf Scoter continued at San Luis Lakes. This was viewed from the NW shore of the main lake. Other birds of interest there included two distant dowitchers, a Baird's Sandpiper, many ibis, and two Forster's Tern. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO

[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler, Crow Valley Today

included several Orchard Orioles, a possible Gray Flycatcher, and an Eastern Bluebird. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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] Black-and-white Warbler, Louisville

. It was moving relatively quick, foraging in the mid to upper canopy. It was last seen moving east through the riparian towards Community Park. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] 2 Ruddy Turnstones and more - SE CO

evious day. Photographed. 14 Cattle Egret Chico Basin Ranch - didn't find Tropical Kingbird, but we did not spend much time 1 Townsend's Warbler 1 Red-naped Sapsucker Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

[cobirds] Birds at Prewitt Reservoir

shorebird species. An interesting Common Merganser was resting on the mudflats where the dam terminates. Link to list with photos: https://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S38741506 Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe, Louisville

back in the northwest corner of Warembourg Open Space, and many migrant wood-pewees. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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] Re: Birds at Walden Ponds, possible juvenile Little Blue Heron

Hi, Today my brother and I visited Walden Ponds in search of the heron/egret, and found a bird that has characteristics that seem to support a Little Blue Heron. The legs are definitively yellow, and the bill is bicolored (flesh pink and black). It was with a dispersed flock of Snowy Egrets

[cobirds] Tamarack Ranch

Reservoir, where there was a Semipalmated Sandpiper amongst the many Baird's and Killdeer. Link to list for extended details: https://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S38091242 Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Teller Farms South

Hi all, Today my brother and I had a Yellow-billed Cuckoo in the farm trees at the location entitled "Teller Lakes South" on Ebird. This is just N of Arapahoe Road as you are driving into the parking lot. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message b

[cobirds] Summit County Birds

*Clay-colored Sparrow*, and others. That night while out on the porch of our cabin we heard two *Boreal Owls* vocalizing from the coniferous forests near Miners Creek. The next day we did a quick hike around Officer's Gulch, where there was a Western Grebe and Clark's Nutcracker. Good birding, Jack

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler, Louisville

surrounding a flooded section of Warembourg, including Violet-green and Northern Rough-winged. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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] SNOWY PLOVER, Weld

Hi all, Just now my brother and I had a breeding plumaged SNOWY PLOVER on the mudflats in the NW corner of Union Reservoir. This was not a Piping. It had gray legs and black behind the eye. We have dozens of images that we will try to post tomorrow. Good Birding, Jack Bushong and Ryan Bushong

[cobirds] Louisville Migrants - Gray Flycatcher

Night Heron and two Wood Ducks along Coal Creek. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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 cobird

[cobirds] Summit County Birds

o relocate the bird were unsuccessful. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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

[cobirds] Louisville Birds

, Greater Yellowlegs, and two American Avocet. There is currently a Wilson's Snipe at the fishing pond in Warembourg as well. Good birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Re: hybrid duck at Stearns Lake, Boulder County, Jan. 14

Hi all, Here are a few images that I took back in November of presumably the same bird: https://www.flickr.com/photos/145000253@N05/albums/72157675456456894 Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 6:36:43 PM UTC-7, Ted Floyd wrote: > > Hey, eve

[cobirds] Louisville birding

/ebird/view/checklist/S33469870 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33469724 Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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] PURPLE SANDPIPER, NOW

Hi all, I am currently viewing the sandpiper in the same location as previously reported. Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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] Re: PURPLE SANDPIPER, CO

Hi all, Here is a link to a few images of the sandpiper: https://www.flickr.com/photos/145000253@N05/albums/72157677833026326 Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 5:17:43 PM UTC-7, Jack Bushong wrote: > > Hi all, > My brother and I just saw a *Purple

[cobirds] Re: PURPLE SANDPIPER, CO

Brandon, I was not participating in the CBC, but rather coming back from a day of skiing and stopped to check for geese on the reservoir! On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 5:17:43 PM UTC-7, Jack Bushong wrote: > > Hi all, > My brother and I just saw a *Purple Sandpiper* on Dillion Rese

[cobirds] PURPLE SANDPIPER, CO

so, making it unlikely for the bird to stay through the night. There is a pull off on hwy 9, less than 1/4 mile North of the Swan Mtn Road intersection that offers good views of this particular stretch of shoreline. I should be able to upload photos tomorrow night. Good Birding, Jack Bushong

[cobirds] Ross's and Hybrid Goose, Boulder

Hi all, Just now I had a Ross's Goose and an apparent Greater White-fronted x Canada Goose at Hodsgon-Harris Reservoir just outside of Louisville, CO. Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Weld County Yesterday

Hollow Reservoir later in the day. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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 cobird

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird, Boulder, CO

, Summit Co., CO Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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.co

[cobirds] Walden Ponds, Boulder, CO

Hi all, This morning there was a Palm Warbler along the boardwalk at Cottonwood Marsh, as well as a Prairie Falcon, Northern Shrike, and American Tree Sparrows in the back ponds. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Palm Warbler - Boulder County, CO

Hi all, The Palm Warbler was seen again today at 11:30 with a flock of YRWA where the Coal Creek Trail goes over Coal Creek, near Dutch Creek Park. On Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 1:46:27 PM UTC-6, Jack Bushong wrote: > > Hi all, > Just now I saw a Palm Warbler foraging with a floc

[cobirds] Palm Warbler - Boulder County, CO

Hi all, Just now I saw a Palm Warbler foraging with a flock of YRWA about 100 yds down the Coal Creek Bike Trail near the underpass at W Cherry St. This is E/SE of Warembourg Openspace, Louisville, CO. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville,CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe, Boulder County, CO

Hi all, This afternoon me and Ryan had an Eastern Phoebe among other migrants in the NW corner of Warembourg Openspace, Louisville, CO. A male Wood Duck was at the fishing pond as well. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper in Larimer County

com/-YGJrtCbO3og/V9XTh89CgnI/ABs/ZEKxxUU6KDQD_nPh5g0vjP3COJUtTGohACLcB/s1600/FSCN8327.JPG> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u2Z_WfUfm3g/V9XToq7iMYI/ABw/szDinRnpKRowJDisExUnyILtClBOaHIhwCLcB/s1600/RSCN8326.JPG> Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Carolina Wren, Boulder County

-sided Flycatchers* and a *Great-horned Owl. *This particular grove has had good numbers of migrants recently, including hoards of Wilson's Warblers, Wood-pewees, and a *Cordilleran Flycatcher*. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Hybrid Goose

with young. Here is a link to a picture of the bird https://www.flickr.com/photos/136635306@N06/28010156760/in/dateposted-public/ Good birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Bufflehead

Hi all, Today there was a male Bufflhead at Teller Lake #5, Boulder County, sometimes swimming alongside a pair of RNDU Good birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Broad-winged Hawk, Ferruginous Hawk, Red-eyed Vireo, and others

a ways up South Mesa Trail, and there were a few Lazuli Buntings, chats, and many towhees. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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] Summit County Birds

, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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 this group, send email

[cobirds] Louisville Birds

Miner's Field Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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.co

Re: [cobirds] White-eyed Vireo Arap Cty Continues

Hi all, The vireo was seen about 1/4 of a mile down the Highlight canal trail on the west side, occasionally singing. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Louisville Birds

. There were *24 Pine Siskins *as well, and a possible Gray-cheeked Thrush. Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, 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] Louisville

Hi all, Today while biking around Louisville I found my FOS Western Tanager as well as a Wilson's Warbler. Link to checklist = http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29578357 Good Birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Bay-breasted Warbler -Larimer CO

Bay-breasted warbler is about 50yds down the right fork with Yellow-rumped Warblers. Also a Screech Owl and Black-throated Gray Warbler. Good Birding, Jack Bushong Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Summit County Birds

Plover *alongside two *Least Sandpipers, *as well as a *Peregrine Falcon, Northern Shoveler, *and 5 *Willets! * Good birding, Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Louisville Birds (Boulder County)

Eagle *with a carp too big to lift out of the water. April 4th there was a *Great-horned Owl *and *Swainson's Hawk*. Today I might have heard a Sora whinnying from a marsh. Other birds from today included a *Horned Grebe *and a* Chihuahuan Raven *soaring over Walnut Openspace. Jack Bushong

[cobirds] Re: Boulder County Great Black-backed Gull

Checklist = http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28126152 Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 5:02:40 PM UTC-7, Jack Bushong wrote: > > Hi all, > This morning I found a Great Black-backed Gull amongst a flock of RBGU on > the North side of Bould

[cobirds] Bohn Park

Hi all, Today at Bohn Park near Lyons I found a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in a pine stand in the SW corner of the park, presumably the same bird reported here January 31. Here is a link to the checklist : http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27461377 Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO