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By the way the last Long-tailed Jaeger reported to eBird from Boyd Lake was an
adult in mid-September 2014, found by Andy Bankert.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
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> On Aug 29, 2023, at 6:36 AM, Nicholas Komar wrote:
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> A juvenile Long-tail
A juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger just flew over Boyd Lake swim beach. Seems to be
hanging around.
Nick Komar
Paul Gordy
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On Sunday afternoon, July 23, 2023, there were two White-winged Crossbills
along the Laramie River Rd close to Chamber Lake. The pin of the eBird
checklist marks the location of the crossbills.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S14546168
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Baird’s Sparrow territorial pair observed and documented just now at Soapstone
Prairie Natural Area along dirt road by managers house. This is along the
Plover Trail which is now open for the season. Josh Bruening and I are riding
the loop by bike and found the pair after riding the loop
Baird’s Sparrow territorial pair observed and documented just now at Soapstone
Prairie Natural Area along dirt road by managers house. This is along the
Plover Trail which is now open for the season. Josh Bruening and I are riding
the loop by bike and found the pair after riding the loop
Peter, this is great news. Kudos to you for simplifying the process.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
> On Jul 2, 2023, at 10:34 AM, Peter Gent wrote:
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>
> All,
>
> I am pleased to announce that there is now available a new fast way to submit
> records to the Colorado Bird Records Committee
Sorry -forgot to sign.
Nick Komar
CFO President (Past)
Fort Collins CO
(Currently in Duluth MN)
> On Jun 22, 2023, at 7:14 PM, Nicholas Komar wrote:
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> Dear Colorado Birding Community,
>
> The Colorado Field Ornithologists held it’s annual meeting via zoom on
> Mo
Dear Colorado Birding Community,
The Colorado Field Ornithologists held it’s annual meeting via zoom on Monday.
I am pleased to announce that the CFO membership approved the new slate of
officers which includes the transition of Kyle Carlsen from Acting Secretary to
Secretary and CFO
Dear Colorado Birders (and other readers of Cobirds):
I am thrilled to see that more than 20 teams have now registered for the third
annual Colorado Birding Challenge. This includes 45 participating observers and
fundraisers. Over $7000 has been pledged or donated so far for Pinyon Jay
It is May 1, and the race to raise money for Pinyon Jay conservation has begun!
Non-competing individuals and teams may begin their effort on any day in May or
every day in May. It is up to you because there are no rules restricting how
you choose to watch birds and raise funds. If you plan to
Jeff, to me the bird in your photos looks like a Glossy but not yet in full
breeding condition. The eye is dark, facial skin blue-gray. Legs gray.
Nick Komar
> On Apr 30, 2023, at 11:22 PM, Jeff Percell wrote:
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>
> I was in Windsor this morning and noticed there had been reports of a
Despite deep snowpack around it and completely frozen surface water, the
nesting birds were present on and around the nest island at Walden Reservoir.
There were dozens of Cormorants, Pelicans and California Gulls and smaller
numbers of Ring-billed Gull, Great Blue Heron and Black-crowned
Today I had the opportunity to study a reported pair of Black Phoebe at Lions
Open Space in northwest Fort Collins along the Poudre River, just south of
LaPorte, Colorado. These phoebes have generated some local controversy related
to genetic lineage or parentage. After studying them this
As Christmas is upon us and the start of a new year looms, it is opportune to
reflect what is important to us. I want to wish all Cobirds subscribers a
wonderful holiday season and good birding. I hope many of you have already
contributed your talents to your local Christmas Bird Count, or
This is the strangest post I’ve ever made on Cobirds. On Monday, Nov 14, 2022,
at dusk I visited Fossil Creek Reservoir in Larimer County. While perusing a
dense flock of cormorants perched across the lake through my telescope I
noticed one with a large pale bill. See the enlarged/cropped
Great find John! The Red Phalarope is still present Sunday morning. Best viewed
from south side County Road.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
> On Oct 15, 2022, at 9:00 PM, John Vanderpoel
> wrote:
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> Peter Gent and I are looking at a Red Phalarope on Union Reservoir. We are
> positioned on the
I think the yellowish legs and pale gray color of the nape along with the pale
underwings favor Rock Sandpiper. If accepted as such by the Colorado Bird
Records Committee,,I believe this would be new for the Colorado State list.
Nice catch Joey. Future observers should obtain audio recordings
The Thick-billed Kingbhrd put on a show for me this afternoon at 4:40 pm at the
eBird “TBKI Stakeout” location near Mack CO. It announced its presence with
vocalizations and posed for photos atop a shrub with purple leaves.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins cO
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Several birders observed the juvenile Little Gull along the north shore of
Jumbo Reservoir this morning . Also up to 5 Buff-breasted Sandpipers were
tallied at the east campground.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
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Randy Vernon contacted me this morning from Monte Vista NWR to tell me he was
able to view one of the singing adult Yellow Rails through a gap in the reeds
this morning, at the original parking pullout that Eric DeFonso described. He
also heard the second rail singing near the tree further
A Tricolored Heron was discovered yesterday by Bryan Tarbox flying north over
Prospect Road just east of the Poudre River in Fort Collins. Josh Bruening
located the bird on the ground at Running Deer Natural Area south of Prospect
Rd. It flew north crossing Prospect Rd again. Jay Breidt
Late yesterday afternoon, June 26, 2022, I noticed a large dark swallow flying
around the ball fields at Clark Centennial Park in Central Longmont, just south
of Timberline High School. I did not have binoculars with me so was unable to
view details. Todd Deininger lives nearby and was able to
Fellow Colorado Birders,
We encourage you to respond favorably to Dr. Walker’s request for volunteer
assistance monitoring breeding of Brewer’s Sparrows at high altitude in
Colorado. This is a perfect opportunity to use your observation skills for the
understanding and conservation of Colorado
Its June but spring migration ain’t over. And with the cool weather and snowy
conditions at higher elevations, watch for altitudinal migrants as well as
northbound migrants. Shorebirds in particular are still on the move. In Larimer
County, many reservoirs have filled up reducing available
Wish you could have attended to CFO convention in Pueblo? Now you can! You can
now register to attend the afternoon paper session and the evening annual
meeting/banquet speaker on Saturday May 21, VIA ZOOM!
To register, visit our website, Cobirds.org. CFO members pay $10, nonmembers
pay $20 to
I received this from a listserve for the Project for Monitoring Emerging
Diseases (ProMED). It contains useful information related to the epidemic of
avian flu in wild birds and poultry and the low risk of infection in humans in
Colorado. I’ve observed several dead pelicans and gulls in Larimer
John and others, the competition is county based, but non-competing teams
(including individuals) do not have any rules, not even the date (although
donations must be received by May 15). More info at Cobirds.org/CoBC-details/.
If there is a way to participate, please do. The Gunnison
At 730 pm, the Brown Pelican is currently off the the Gazebo Heronry Overlook
just left of the large beaver lodge.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
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Did you know that Colorado’s own Gunnison Sage-grouse is among the most wanted
birds for North American birders? With less than 3000 individuals remaining in
existence, it’s future is uncertain. Colorado Field Ornithologists has been
given a rare opportunity to view these remarkable birds
Congrats Donna! I don’t think anyone has signed up for Gilpin County for the
Colorado Birding Challenge as yet.
Nick Komar
Upcoming CFO events:
April 21-22 Gunnison Sage-Grouse field trip
April 24 Birding Skills Workshop with Christian Nunes via Zoom
May 7 Colorado Birding Challenge
May 19-23
The Stoll Brothers from Tennessee report thousands of gulls at Black Hollow
Reservoir including the adult Slaty-backed Gull, 10:30 am, 3-29-2022. Viewing
is very long distance from Weld CR 19, about one 1.5 miles north of Hwy 14.
Otherwise, property around the lake is private. Birds at the lake
“Golf lock”=gull flock ;-)
> On Mar 27, 2022, at 8:33 AM, Nicholas Komar wrote:
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> Josh Bruening reports that the golf lock at the south end of Boyd lake this
> morning, Sunday 327 2022, contains Slaty-backed, immature Kumlien’s Iceland
> Gull and Franklin‘s Gull.
>
&
Josh Bruening reports that the golf lock at the south end of Boyd lake this
morning, Sunday 327 2022, contains Slaty-backed, immature Kumlien’s Iceland
Gull and Franklin‘s Gull.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
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Joe Kipper spotted the gull this afternoon at Horseshoe Lake southwest corner.
Thanks Joe!
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
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Bob, I would agree with your assessment that pink on the bill indicates male
sex. So this would be an immature male Long-tailed duck.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 8:30 PM, W. Robert Shade III wrote:
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> Most of the comments I have seen from eBird reports peg this very
And now - the missing link
https://ebird.org/checklist/S105342634
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
> On Mar 22, 2022, at 1:29 PM, Nicholas Komar wrote:
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>
> The adult Slaty-backed Gull was studied by several observers at the south end
> of Boyd Lake after 4:30 pm Monday. It wa
The adult Slaty-backed Gull was studied by several observers at the south end
of Boyd Lake after 4:30 pm today. It was still present at 6:30 pm when I left.
Telescope is needed here. Best to hike to southwest shoreline after parking at
Seven Lakes Park or Allendale Park. These are neighborhood
I will go out on a limb and suggest that this is a candidate for Mexican x
Mottled based on the appearance of typical male Mexican Duck except for three
traits inherited from Mottled Duck: moderate black gape spot, purple tinge to
blue speculum, and buff patch on throat. Are these all within
Actually this is intergrade Slate-colored x Red. The red on the upperparts is
derived from Red Fox Sparrow and the black streaks on the under parts are
derived from slate colored fox sparrow. The two sub species interbreed in
British Columbia. Intergrades are fairly common among the Fox
Sedge wren glimpsed and heard calling on east side of South Platte River about
half mile north of parking areas.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
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Cole, great job identifying and documenting this rare bird for Colorado!
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
> On Jan 6, 2022, at 9:28 PM, Cole Sage wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> This evening just before sunset while birding at South Platte Park I found a
> Sedge Wren foraging along the river. I first
Loveland CBC was held Tuesday Jan 4, 2022 (postponed from Jan 1 due to a winter
storm warning) for the 22nd consecutive year. The weather was better but still
challenging with strong winds in certain areas that inhibited bird activity.
Despite this, the 64 participants tallied a record 113
Many of us are feeling empathy for our unfortunate CFO family members caught in
the path of disaster in Boulder County and Broomfield. If you are a victim and
would like to reach out to the birding community for assistance, you may do so
using Cobirds or the CFO Facebook page. Posting rules
Colorado Field Ornithologists appreciates the generosity of the Colorado
birding community, which donated generously on Giving Tuesday and Colorado
Gives Day. Special thanks to CFO team members who enabled our participation in
these events: Irene Fortune, Peter Burke, Kerrie Schachter and Greg
A visit this morning to Horseshoe Reservoir in northeast Loveland was
worthwhile as the lake must be teaming with fish right now. There were several
feeding frenzies, attracting diving ducks, pelicans and a great variety of
gulls, of all shades of gray.
Larophiles (“gull lovers”) would be
Glenn Dunmire found a fall plumage Bay-breasted Warbler at Lake Estes in Estes
Park (Larimer County) late Saturday afternoon, 30 October 2021. It was at the
south side of Lake Estes at the east end of the town park ($5 parking fee) in
Russian olives. Today it was refound in the same area and
Here are some more photos and audio of this interesting tern at Horseshoe
Reservoir (southwest corner), Loveland, from earlier this evening (see link
below). The two late afternoons that I have observed this bird, it has flown
off at the end of the day toward Lake Loveland, where presumably it
Hugh,
Head pattern looks good for Common/Arctic. Legs are too long for Arctic. That
leaves Common.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
> On Oct 16, 2021, at 5:21 PM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds
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> Here are some pictures of one of the terns we have seen at the Walker Pit for
> 3-4
A dull-plumage juvenile American Golden-plover was at the east mudflat of
Timnath Reservoir (Larimer County) this morning and still present as of 12:30
pm. Nothing else rare was at the reservoir. Full list and plover photo is at
https://ebird.org/checklist/S94939769.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
Today, I led one of the CFO shorebird workshops, with destinations including
Prewitt Reservoir and North Sterling Reservoir. The south end of Prewitt
continues to attract hordes of hungry shorebirds (we counted 18 species of
shorebird there). Continuing rarities included a couple of juvenile
No. Has there ever been a White-rumped Sandpiper in fall migration in Colorado?
According to Birds Eye, there have been several eBird reports this month from
further east in the Central Flyway so it seems theoretically possible but I’m
not familiar with any documented sightings in Colorado
Dave,
Orange throat = Eastern bluebird. Rare but regular breeders in Larimer county
foothills.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
> On Aug 25, 2021, at 1:34 PM, Dave Hyde wrote:
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>
> Hello CObirders,
> The attached photos show a bluebird (3 photos) and a typical
> Western
18, 2021, at 11:30 AM, Nicholas Komar wrote:
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> Folks, Earlier this morning, Josh Bruening discovered an adult short-billed
> dowitcher at the swim beach of timnath Reservoir. The bird is still here,
> foraging amongst a flock of Canada geese. This is a great opportunity to
Folks, Earlier this morning, Josh Bruening discovered an adult short-billed
dowitcher at the swim beach of timnath Reservoir. The bird is still here,
foraging amongst a flock of Canada geese. This is a great opportunity to study
a rare shorebird in Colorado. Swim beach is accessed from the
This morning,three of us biked 7 miles one-way at Soapstone Prairie Natural
area (from the north parking area), following guidance pubkished here by Matt
Webb. We were able to find one adult Baird’s Sparrow south side of dirt road
(Plover Trail)-for precise location, photos and audio of chip
I spent all morning today perusing the thousands of birds congregating at
Walden Reservoir in Jackson County. A huge surprise was the discovery of over
40 Ring-billed Gull chicks huddled in pairs near a parent on the sandy beach
facing north at the gull breeding island. The chicks are whitish
Folks, I visited Walden Reservoir a second time this morning and believe I
found the correct loon again, this time in good light and close enough for
photo documentation. In my assessment, the loon can look like either Arctic or
Common depending on the bird’s position. This means that in some
Arctic Loon still present at Walden Reservoir (Jackson County), in northwest
section of reservoir. Seen by 7 birders. Great find by Steve M.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins, CO
> On Jun 19, 2021, at 11:58 AM, 'Mark Peterson' via Colorado Birds
> wrote:
>
> CoBirders,
>
> Steve Mlodinow reports an
April 22 is Earth Day. Today more than ever, we humans must stand together to
counter the negative impacts of human population growth on our planet. As
birders, we are already somewhat aware of conservation issues. Please consider
what you can change in your present lifestyle to improve our
eaded gulls are challenging.
>> So much variation.
>> Can you you elaborate on those “checked boxes” you mention?
>>
>> Bruce Webb
>> Former Boulder resident
>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 11:42 AM Nicholas Komar wrote:
>>> A first cycl
So far, we have 35 teams registered including 2 youth teams, 2 photo/audio
teams, 5 green teams, 20 automobile teams, and 6 non-competing teams, in 24 of
Colorado’s 64 counties These teams include 80 participants!
With 5 weeks before the event on May 8, we still have time to achieve our lofty
Many hundreds of gulls at southwest mudflats of Horseshoe Reservoir this
morning including a continuing adult Great Black-backed Gull.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
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Adult Glaucous and Thayer’s Gulls (one each) are loafing at north shore of Lake
Loveland.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
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For all you gull lovers in land-locked Colorado, we are at peak of spring gull
migration. In Larimer County, the current Hotspots are the Larimer county
landfill and horseshoe reservoir southwest mud flats, in Loveland. It’s also
worth checking the ephemeral pond at the corner of US 287 and
Part of the mission of the Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO) is to maintain
the authoritative list of the Birds of Colorado. This is accomplished through
the careful consideration of a group of dedicated volunteer expert birders who
pore over documentation of rare bird sightings and vote on
Horseshoe reservoir north of Loveland, Colorado (Larimer County) is turning out
to be yet again a great gull hang out this spring. Lately the majority of gulls
have been on the southwest mud flats, but some days there’s a good
concentration of them along the northwest shoreline. Today the
I don’t think any of the three merlins photographed in this thread qualify as
Black (Pacific) Merlin. Sibley depicts Bblack Merlin as having more black than
white on underparts from chest to vent and an almost completely black helmet. I
think these are female Taiga merlins on the dark end of
The Colorado Field Ornithologists invite you to participate in the first annual
Colorado Birding Challenge on May 8, 2021. The objectives of this
county-based, Big Day event are:
1. Raise funds to restore degraded grasslands in northern Mexico to improve
habitat for wintering grassland birds
All are welcome to attend CFO’s next Birding Skills Workshop on GULL
IDENTIFICATION presented by CFO President Nick Komar, February 28, 7 pm, via
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Register (no cost) in advance for this meeting:
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Yes, Nicolle. Canyon Wrens are occasionally seen on the plains during migration
and winter, and often associate with man-made structures.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
> On Feb 1, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Nicolle Martin wrote:
>
>
> Thanks, David! I saw him at my house in the Valley - first time ever.
Dear Colorado Field Ornithologists members,
The CFO board of directors held its quarterly meeting last week. Some
developments of general interest to Cobirds readers include:
Regretfully, the 2021 CFO Convention will be postponed for the second year in a
row due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We
Great work Scott. Get well soon.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
> On Jan 6, 2021, at 12:44 PM, Scott Somershoe wrote:
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>
> All,
> I finally got the blog updated with my early January adventures. I wanted to
> get this done a couple days ago, but it's been a challenging few days to say
> the
The 21st consecutive Loveland CBC was held on Jan 1, 2021, with 53 volunteer
observers in 35 parties, following strict COVID-19 guidelines. We detected 102
species, plus 8 others during Count Week. New high counts were registered for
Redhead (516), Long-tailed Duck (5), Bufflehead (19), Great
I’ve been monitoring the gull communal roost at Carter lake (west of Berthoud)
this past week. Numbers and composition vary nightly. Each night there are
different birds. This evening a very dark brown gull best fit the description
of a first cycle Western Gull. Perhaps this is the bird Ted
41 canyon towhees! Amazing. One was seen in the Loveland CBC circle in Larimer
on Dec 15. Hope it stays for count on Jan 1. First December record for Larimer
County.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
> On Dec 18, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Diana Beatty wrote:
>
>
> The Fountain Creek Christmas Bird Count
Hi Jace, I think it was seen by three people between 8:45-9:45 am on Swainsona
rd (sw corner of Boedecker Lake). At least 6 birders arrived too late
(including me) and searched without luck until about 2:30 pm. Details including
location can be found in eBird. Feel free to call if you need more
Colorado Field Ornithologists is pleased to announce the establishment of the
Joe Roller Memorial Grant. We have joined forces with Scott Somershoe to raise
funds for this new grant, which will support avian research in Colorado and
honor the memory of long-time Colorado birder Joe Roller. The
> On Nov 22, 2020, at 11:22 AM, Nicholas Komar wrote:
>
> Currently with a dozen killdeer in northwest inlet mud flats by swim beach.
> Confirmed by extensive white in tail, flat back. I also recorded a flight
> call but just a single note. A late Franklins Gu
I’m interested in participating Gary. I should be free 12/26. I have work 12/16
and 12/23 but might take off one or both days.
Nick Komar
> On Nov 19, 2020, at 1:41 PM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds
> wrote:
>
>
> Hi all
>
> Perhaps to entice more participants for the upcoming four
Dear CBC compilers and counters of Colorado,
National Audubon Society (NAS) has issued guidance on how to run the upcoming
Christmas Bird Counts (CBC)safely in a manner to avoid coronavirus
transmission, while recognizing that local measures in some jurisdictions may
not allow the event this
A cooperative, photogenic adult black-legged kittiwake is at the southeast
corner of Lake Loveland among Bonaparte’s Gulls and common Mergansers
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
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Bryan Guarente, can you predict where the Frigatebird will be by morning? Looks
like upper level winds are headed north by northeast, so I’m guessing Lake
McConnaghy or further north. I’ll be checking Boyd Lake and Horsetooth
Reservoir first thing here in Larimer.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO
After review of many photos of both species using the Explore feature of eBird,
I am on board with Purple Finch. The curved
culmen of the upper mandible, the deep chocolate brown of the plumage on the
head and back with some white streaking on the back, as well as unmarked under
tail coverts
Chris,
Separating Cassin’s Finch females from Purple Finch female can be very tricky.
I think the streaked throat and rump, pale eye ring and crisply streaked breast
support an ID of Cassin’s Finch. Did you hear it call? Call notes differ.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins.
> On Oct 26, 2020, at
Tune in to the national television news program called “CBS This Morning:
Saturday“ tomorrow morning, 5 am-7am on Saturday, October 24. CFO member Scott
Rashid of Estes Park will be interviewed on the fragile lives of birds and the
recent mortality event throughout the southwest in September.
Overall plumage pattern indicates one of the Myiarchus species of Flycatcher.
Small bill, pale yellow belly, extensive gray chest all point to Ash-throated
Flycatcher, a rarity during fall migration in Jefferson County. There are some
vagrants that are extremely similar and should also be
Bryan Guarente’s zoom presentation on “Birding is Best in the Right Weather”
inaugurated CFOs new quarterly speaker series. It was an educational,
entertaining and interactive presentation attended by almost 100 eager
listeners. If you missed it this past Saturday evening, you can still partake
Dave Wade found a lone American Golden-Plover on the east shore of Timnath
Reservoir this morning. North of East Bay. Viewed from north mudflats.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
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Cinnamon, Your photos show Baird’s Sandpipers rather than Pectoral. Note black
legs. Legs are yellow for Pectoral. Pectorals are even larger. The smaller peep
in one of the photos is Semipalmated Sandpiper. Here is a photo of a couple of
Pectoral Sandpipers taken a few days ago at Timnath
Dear Colorado birders:
I recently received my copy of Colorado Birds with a cover photo of a gorgeous
male Rufous Hummingbird taken by John Rawinski! This will be the final issue of
the journal edited by Christy Payne, and I wanted to extend my gratitude to her
for all of her hard work! You
Update: ruff is currently not being seen. I suggest checking other parts of
Timnath Rez and other shorebird locations further south.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
> On Sep 8, 2020, at 11:09 AM, Nicholas Komar wrote:
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>
> For those of you who wish to look for the reported Ruff, h
For those of you who wish to look for the reported Ruff, here are some notes on
accessing Timnath Reservoir. The town park at south end (accessed from CR-40)
is posted “permit only” but FC Audubon has negotiated for birder access. The
puddle hosting the Ruff is not visible from the park, and
For those of you who do not receive eBird rare bird alerts, a drab female
Painted Bunting has been seen by many throughout the morning at the dog park -
baseball field just south of Lake Estes in Larimer County. Thanks to Scott
Rashid for finding it and getting the word out.
Nick Komar
Fort
I heard on the news that Hwy 14 is closed between Walden and Rustic. This
includes the upper Poudre Canyon and Cameron Pass in Larimer and the Colorado
State Forest State Park in Jackson. This is due to the Cameron Peak Wildfire.
Nick Komar
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Scott and Caleb, I believe this is juv female Black-chinned. Completely green
central tail feathers rules out Calliope, which should have blackish tips.
Crown is grayish (Ruby-throat would be greener). It looks like it is pumping
its tail up and down, a behavioral trait of Black-chinned but
Mike I agree. I’m working on a CFO letter supporting this view. I hope other
organizations will do the same this week in advance of the Commissioner's
meeting Thursday morning.
Nick Komar
CFO President
>> On Jul 13, 2020, at 7:31 AM, Mike Hensley wrote:
>
> I actually think a watchers
I visited Barr Lake State Park for some socially distant birding with some
other CFO birders this morning. We birded the southeast corner of the
Lake, from the banding station to the Gazebo Overlook, a two-mile stretch. It
was quite birdy and we recorded over 50 species, many of which were in
This morning I heard two different ovenbirds singing “teacher-teacher-teacher”
in Buckhorn Canyon along CR44H (dirt road) within 3 miles of the turn off from
Stove Prairie Road, west of Masonville. This is the road to Pennock Pass. The
ovenbirds were singing from the hillside on the south side
In response to recent events, the Colorado Field Ornithologists Board of
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