[cobirds] Brown Pelican continues, Chatfield SP, Jefferson/Douglas counties

The brown pelican is still present at the S Platte delta of Chatfield. Hunkered down with a group of white pelicans. decent views from east of the small parking lot south of the heronry overlook. Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] FYI - Sunday’s DFO field trip to CU South CANCELLED

Hi folks, Just a quick notice that I have cancelled tomorrow’s DFO field trip to CU South, due to the ongoing evacuation orders because of the NCAR wildfire. I hope to reschedule it soon. Stay safe and good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder, but evacuated -- -- You received this message because

Re: [cobirds] Re: Eurasian Wigeon, Pella Crossing, Boulder Cty

The Eurasian wigeon is still present as of 7:30 this morning! Awesome bird! Laura Steadman Boulder On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 1:01 PM Eric DeFonso wrote: > The best viewing spot for the bird is about here: > > 40.186372, -105.1811738 > > Eric > > --- > Eric DeFon

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds are back! CU South, Boulder

Hi all, Last year a flock of eastern bluebirds spent several months around CU South. I have been looking in hopes they’d returned, and they have!! Currently watching them by some pine trees on the upper trail SE of the tennis courts (about in line with the south pond). Good birding, Laura

[cobirds] Cattle Egret, Lower Bluestem Trail, Boulder

it. They kept chasing it — it would fly up briefly and land not too far away. A quick look at EBird suggests the last November cattle egret sighting was in 2012. Checklist here https://ebird.org/checklist/S98147495, beyond horrible photos from my phone through my bins. Good (weird?) birding, Laura

[cobirds] White-winged Scoters continue, Baseline Res — Boulder

the west side. Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- -- 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/

[cobirds] Baltimore oriole AND red-necked grebe, Boulder - Pella Crossing

Hi birders! The Baltimore oriole previously reported on the west side of Pella Crossing open space was still present and singing this morning. Also of potential interest is a breeding plumage red-necked grebe in the pond just north of the parking lot. Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder

[cobirds] Black tern, Walden ponds, boulder county

Currently watching a black tern foraging over the private pond that can be viewed from the northwest area of Walden ponds (the pond with all the bee boxes). Lots of swallows feeding on the pond too. Tern is bigger and has a loping flight. Way cool! Laura Steadman Boulder -- -- You received

[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler - Tantra Lake - Boulder County

it wasn’t around this evening. Note: I’m not sure if this area is technically considered private property of the complex or not... there are houses and condos in the neighborhood too, so proceed with caution if you go looking! Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] BLACK-THRATED GRAY WARBLER - BOULDER

Continuing in the trees near the picnic table gazebo as of 1 pm. Thanks, Peter, for sharing the word! Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 8:25 AM Peter Burke wrote: > Good morning COBirders, > A Black-throated Gray Warbler along the west end of the marsh at A

[cobirds] Jackson Lake State Park, Morgan Co. - curlews and owls!

cranes*, and a couple of *Bonaparte’s gulls*. Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- -- 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 For more options, visit this gro

[cobirds] Red-bellied Woodpecker continues, Superior, Boulder

from my phone through my binoculars, in case it helps (lol): https://ebird.org/checklist/S76812009 Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

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

I also saw a blue-headed vireo earlier today in south Boulder (off Table Mesa), looking out my apartment window! Haven’t refound it yet. Anyone else find a blue-headed vireo today? Laura Steadman Boulder On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 5:05 PM Jack Bushong wrote: > Hi all, > > I just h

Re: [cobirds] Re: SEDGE WREN Broomfield County

The sedge wren was still present near the fallen trees as of noon today. It started chipping a bit before it appeared for us, stayed low, and was quite skulky. Cool bird! Laura Steadman Boulder On Sat, Oct 17, 2020 at 5:03 PM Donna Stumpp wrote: > The bird is continuing as of

Re: [cobirds] RFI: Pelican Point Nelson's Sparrow

and follow it to the inlet. Bird seems to favor the grasses on the opposite side of the inlet, so bring your water shoes. It’s fairly shallow but a bit mucky. Hope that helps! Laura Steadman Boulder On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 6:34 PM Eric DeFonso wrote: > Hi all, > > Could some kind so

[cobirds] Nelson’s sparrow continues, Cherry Creek SP

The Nelson’s sparrow reported yesterday and this morning continues right now at Pelican Point. Seen in the grasses adjacent to willows just on the other side of the inlet, along the shoreline. Thanks for reporting it! Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler and Am. Redstart, CU South, Boulder

there were still quite a few yellow-rumors warblers hanging around. Thanks, Bryan, for the push to get up and out on a chilly damp morning! Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Tennessee, black-and-white warblers continue at CU East, Boulder

. *Northern waterthrush* and *green-tailed towhee *at the little wood bridge area near the ponds. Lots of bullock’s orioles and western tanagers, too! Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

Re: [cobirds] Male BLACKPOLL WARBLER, Sombrero Marsh, Boulder

Blackpoll continues this morning at Sombrero, foraging along the north side of the road. Lots of yellow-rumps, yellow warblers, and a couple of phalaropes, too! Thanks for reporting this one, it’s eluded me for too long! On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 5:56 PM Mike Hensley wrote: > Just had a male

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR FRIDAY MAY 1, posted May 1 at 6am

Date: Friday, May 1 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Laura Steadman lauramsteadman @ gmail com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders (depending

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, posted 6 AM Thurs.

Date: Thursday, April 30 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Laura Steadman lauramsteadman @ gmail com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders

[cobirds] Yellow-headed blackbird, Stearn's Lake, Boulder County

of note were two ferruginous hawks, a snow goose, and what I think was a snow x cackling goose. Good birding, Laura Steadman -- 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] Sabine’s gulls, Valmont, Boulder County

. A beach and waterskiing party had the birds being quiet there. Laura Steadman and Melissa Mezger Boulder -- 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] Least Flycatcher, Ute Indian Museum, Montrose

Birded the Ute Indian Museum grounds in Montrose this morning. There was a least flycatcher calling from the northeast corner (on the opposite side of the road from the museum itself. Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Crow Valley Campground, Pawnee Grasslands — Weld

. * All the regulars were still around, including western kingbirds, bullocks orioles, brown thrashers, and swainsons thrushes. Yesterday there were a couple of female *American redstarts* hanging around — I didn’t see them this morning. Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received

[cobirds] Stearns Lake Brant continues (Boulder County)

The Brant is on the northeast part of stearns lake this morning Happy Birding, Laura Steadman Boulder county -- 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] Boulder CU South golden-crowned sparrow continues

, maybe a quarter mile. There were also some tree sparrows in the brush just past the tennis court parking lot. Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [cobirds] Re: Ode to Laura Steadman

Thanks, Bill! I'm glad so many of you were able to get out quickly, see the flycatcher this afternoon, and take hopefully better photos than me! I hope it sticks around for others to pick up. What a cool bird. Happy (and lucky!) birding, Laura Steadman Boulder On Sun, Oct 21, 2018 at 7:57 PM

[cobirds] Fork tailed flycatcher - Prince Lake #2, Boulder

While looking at the stilt sandpiper and plover (both still present), happened to catch site of a fork-tailed flycatcher on the western shore. Currently viewing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Boulder Bobolink Trail Blackburnian continues

Saw the Blackburnian briefly at about 1:30 from the paved bike trail, just arounda bend from the N parking lot (if I step to the east side of the bike trail I can see cars). Red-eyed vireo also continues. Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Tundra swan flying north, Boulder

Just watched a tundra swan flying north at a low-ish height from CU South. Looked like it was going further than baseline. Valmont, Walden etc might be worth a look! Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

Re: [cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Boulder

Currently looking at the yellow-throated warbler with a small flock (~2) yellow rumped warblers, east pond, northeast corner. Nice find! On Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 12:38 PM Nick Moore wrote: > Seen by the Kittredge ponds, bird was calling frequently. > > Searching for Kittredge

[cobirds] Mockingbird, Eagle trailhead, Boulder County

This morning along the Eagle Trail (west of Boulder Reservoir), about 600m from the trailhead I observed a northern mockingbird for about two minutes. It was flying about and perching on agave stalks. Did not see where it went to after that. Happy birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received

[cobirds] Boulder creek black-throated grey continues

! Happy birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- 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,

[cobirds] FOS Barn Swallows - Cherryvale, Boulder

Good morning! Had my first of season barn swallows at the cherryvale open space office in Boulder this morning. Yay spring! Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Say's Phoebe - Boulder, S of Superior

While doing our BCNA Wintering Raptor Survey route this morning, Melissa Mezger and I say a Say's Phoebe on a telephone wire, on Mcaslin south of Superior. It was near a barn on the west side of the road, calling like crazy over the din of some starlings. Happy Birding, Laura Steadman Boulder

[cobirds] Pacific/Winter Wren, Dry Creek Open Space, Boulder County

, but after looking at comparisons online, I'm not sure I paid enough attention to the right things to make a confident call. Either way, it's a first for me! I'm going to try to find it again in the morning and take my camera this time. :) Good Birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received

[cobirds] Purple sandpiper still present

The previously reported purple sandpiper is still feeding in the same area at 2:55. there are a couple of kite-snowboarders nearby - the sandpiper seems unphased by them. Laura Steadman Boulder county -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Terns, Boulder reservoir

, one stopped to hover and then dive in the water. Both were silent the whole time. Wish I had my binoculars out there (or was a faster paddler)! Good birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Correction: Indigo Bunting, not Blue - Red rocks, Jeffco Spring arrivals

Hi all, Hope I didn't get anyone too excited - I meant that I saw an indigo bunting, not a blue bunting. Colors!! Thanks to Chuck for kindly pointing out my mistake. Hope everyone has had a wonderful global big day! Laura Steadman Boulder On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Laura Steadman <lauramst

[cobirds] Red rocks, Jeffco Spring arrivals

Lots of blue-grey gnatcatchers and Virginias warblers at red rocks this morning. We also had nice looks at a lazuli and a blue bunting, bullocks Orioles, and black headed grosbeaks. The chats were being noisy, too! Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler continues, CU Campus, Boulder

the ground. Laura Steadman Boulder -- 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,

[cobirds] Ibis - Cottonwood Marsh - Boulder

There's an ibis actively feeding at the back of cottonwood marsh this morning! I didn't bring my scope so not sure on species. First ibis for me here this season. Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Sombrero Marsh, Boulder

A trip to Sombrero Marsh in Boulder this morning yielded a marsh wren, blue winged teal, and a brief glimpse of a swallow (white belly, my hunch is tree swallow but not positive on the ID). Lots of other good ducks and birds! Good Birding, Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message

[cobirds] Great-tailed Grackle, Lower Church Lake, Jeffco

and always has something on it. It's on Old Wadsworth in almost-Broomfield. Laura Steadman Boulder, 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

[cobirds] Peregrine, 78th and platte, Adams (?) county

this afternooon while walking the path along the platte river, some friends and I had great looks (and photos) of a peregrine falcon! 4 Barrow's goldeneyes were also present near the water towers. Laura Steadman Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Boulder at 12, then Broomfield at 1230

Good Birding, Laura Steadman Broomfield County -- 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 th

[cobirds] Caspian Tern - St. Vrain State Park, Weld

thick, making it difficult to pick through the egrets on the spit with the cormorants. Good Birding, Laura Steadman Broomfield County -- 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

[cobirds] Palm warbler -Sombrero Marsh - Boulder

Saw a palm warbler at sombrero marsh, in the brush/trees n of the road. Was near a flock of yellow rumped warbler. Also present were two bullocks Orioles. It's rainy out there! Laura Steadman Broomfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Orange-crowned Warbler. Walden/Sawhill Ponds, Boulder Co

*myrtle* and* Audubon's yellow-rumped warblers*. *House wrens* seem to be back in force again this year! A lone *spotted sandpiper* was peeping and bopping around in Cottonwood marsh, near the boardwalk area. Good Birding! Laura Steadman Broomfield County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Say's Phoebe dawn calls, Arista Community, Broomfield County

This morning I woke up to a Say's Phoebe calling from my balcony at about 6:20. It's the first time it's happened this year. Laura Steadman Broomfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Cinnamon Teal - Boulder Co, Cottonwood Marsh

This morning at Cottonwood Marsh (Walden/Sawhill ponds), I was startled to find a beautiful male cinnamon teal! I was unable to find the Greater Yellowlegs reported this past weekend. - Laura Steadman Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Boulder - Valmont tundra swan still present

Hi all, The *tundra swan* previously reported at the Valmont complex in Boulder county was still present this morning. It was quite far away when viewed from Legion Park. Cottonwood Marsh at Walden Ponds was almost completely frozen this morning. Good Birding, Laura Steadman Broomfield -- You

[cobirds] Boulder: still present - Black and Eastern Phoebes, Boulder Co.

As of 730 this morning both the black and eastern phoebes are fly catching on the west side of the 75th bridge. Way cool! Laura Steadman Broomfield On Saturday, May 31, 2014, g...@ucar.edu wrote: All, I stopped at the 75th Street bridge over Boulder Creek at 9:15 this morning. The first

[cobirds] Sombrero Marsh, Walden Ponds This Morning -- Boulder Co.

didn't explore beyond Cottonwood. Laura Steadman Broomfield County -- 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

[cobirds] Boulder -- Summer Tanager, Nashville Warbler,et al and TOWNSEND'S WARBLER

Vireo, but did get great looks at TOWNSEND'S WARBLER. It and the Nashville seemed to be enjoying the brush S of the bike path, near the track field. What a treat! Laura Steadman Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Marston Res in Denver -- Wilson's phalarope

On a trip to Marston his afternoon, no terns seen but we did have great looks at 3 female Wilson's phalaropes in breeding plumage, as well as a Bonapartes gull. They were all on the south side shore, seen from the park off of jay road. Laura steadman Broomfield -- You received this message

[cobirds] Broomfield Chukar YES

It's currently invite same place previously photographed. Best view is on teller rd, between 116 and 117. Look for the green dumpster between the grey and brown buildings Laura Steadman, Broomfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds