[cobirds] Software/apps for bird spectrograms - Recommendations?

COBirders, I was enjoying trying to make some recordings with phone. Can anyone recommend software or apps for making spectrograms with iPhone? Please excuse my ignorance, but how do birders make spectrogram files uploaded to eBird? Please feel free to reply offline, or to COBirds if others

[cobirds] Am. Restart - El Paso County

COBirders, Singing American Redstart along Bear Creek about 1.1 mi upstream from Nature Center. Hmmm..Very few migrants still around. (~200 feet east of where large sandstone crosses the valley) 38.823529, -104.886892 - Steve Getty (Colorado Springs) -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Spring Count, El Paso County (Parula, Chestnut-sided, some stats, etc.)

COBirders, 28 enthusiastic birders split into 4 groups for the annual Fountain Creek Regional Park spring count. There were good numbers of migrants combining for 80 species. Highlights included Northern Parula and Chestnut-sided Warblers, Northern Waterthrush, Brown Thrasher, and record-high

[cobirds] Ramah Report

COBIrders, El Paso County doesn't have a lot of shorebird habitat. With Big Johnson dry, Ramah State Wildlife area has had the most diverse set of shorebirds the past two years. Today I ventured with Charles Kiskiras to check on Ramah Reservoir for spring migration. The good news is that

[cobirds] Lucy's Warbler, El Paso County

COBirders, Lucy's Warbler still present at SW corner of Sinton Pond. It was feeding low in a clump of bushes about 15 feet (to SW) from edge of pond and the large, gnarled willow. According to John Drummond, it had frequented this cluster of bushes before. Steve Getty Colorado Springs --

[cobirds] Gr. White-fronted Goose, Prospect Lake, El Paso County

CO Birders, A Greater White-fronted Goose joined the hundreds of other geese at Prospect Lake, Memorial Park. Steve Getty 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

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

COBirders, Fountain Creek Regional Park was very slow for migrants yesterday (too warm, sunny?). Amongst the migrant dribble, I did have moving through a first year, light phase Broad-winged Hawk. Cordially, Steve Getty, Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Ramah, El Paso Cty - White-rumped Sandpipers

COBirders, Ramah had a nice mix of birds this AM, including 6 White-rumped Sandpipers (continuing, new...not sure) in a cluster with 12 Semipalmated Sandpipers, 2 red-necked phalaropes, loosely affiliated with ~25 Wilson's phalaropes. Other nice birds to see included Avocet (3), W-f Ibis (2),

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Ann. Spring Count, El Paso County

COBirders, About 35 birders spread-out in 5 teams for the annual FCRP spring count. Numbers seemed down compared with last week, but some rarities were: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Brown Thrasher Clay-colored Sparrow Summer Tanager (female right after the official count period; 200 ft down trail

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow -- El Paso Cty

COBirders, With Linda Hodges this AM, we had White-throated Sparrow at feeders at Bear Creek Nature Center. Not sure if same indiv from Jan or so, but it's in breeding plumage now. Also hummingbirds today, and Osprey flying up Bear Creek 2 days ago. Steve Getty Colorado Springs -- You

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, El Paso County

COBirders, A White-throated Sparrow (ad. tan-striped) was watching-over feeders at Bear Creek Regional Park today. Thick bushes just SW and outside the main doors of nature center (20 feet). A kingfisher was also pretty darn different for this habitat and season, up in a mountain valley.

[cobirds] Yellow-rumped Warblers, winter, El Paso County

CO Birders, Per prior comments re Yellow-rumped Warblers, I was interested to note one visiting my bird bath this AM. This is the neighborhood just south of Bear Creek Regional Park. Cordially, Steve Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Late Catbird, El Paso County

CO Birders, I was interested to see a late Gray Catbird hustling about in the yard today. This is the neighborhood just south of Bear Creek Park in Colorado Springs. Best, Steve Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Ptarmigan query

COBirders, Does anyone have suggestions re trails or specific locations/directions to try for White-tailed Ptarmigan (early Aug) at Loveland Pass, Guanella Pass, or road to Mt. Evans? Please feel free to email offline (sge...@coloradocollege.edu) Thanks,

[cobirds] Sage Thrasher at high elevation, El Paso Cnty

COBirders, I was encouraged by another C Springs birder to report... 1. Sage Thrasher hopping around atop Tenney Crags (10,100 ft) west of C Springs on July 4. Weird! It is many miles from what I think of as Sage Thrasher habitat. I was curious if other CO birders have encountered them at such

[cobirds] Some Good News – FCRP – Key Riparian Habitat, El Paso Cnty

COBirders, Today we received updates from Mr. Ross Williams (El Paso County Parks) re public comments on the 10-year DRAFT Master Plan for Fountain Creek Regional Park (FCRP). We appreciate his work re park use and planning. Tyler and I also summarized for you proposed FCRP development plans

[cobirds] Bobolinks, Dickcissel, El Paso Cnty

COBirders, Thank you to Bill and John for posts re Bobolink and Dickcissel in Fountain on Shumway about 0.5 km south of intersection with Squirrel Ck Rd. I swung-by late today and had 3 male Bobolinks and a male and female Dickcissel. It's a lush field. Steve Getty Colorado Springs -- You

[cobirds] Clay-colored Sparrows, etc., El Paso Cnty

COBirders, I've been birding a treed gulley just SW of where Tenderfoot Hill Rd intersects Venetucci Blvd. (gulley extends west from behind the preschool) Highlights this AM were group of 4 clay-colored sparrows (no chippers), Cassin's Vireo, and Black-throated Gray Warbler (male). Steve

[cobirds] American Redstart, Bear Creek Regional Park, El Paso County

COBirders, I had an American Redstart (male) late this afternoon (6:00 PM) at the Bear Creek nature center. Interestingly, it was focused on feeding and silent. Zero other warbs. Neighborhood south of Bear Creek Park is busy with many tanagers, buntings, orioles, black-headed and evening

[cobirds] Black Swift, Summer Tanager [El Paso County]

COBirders, Black Swift: A noon squall in the Broadmoor neighborhood pushed tens of swallows, 2 White-tailed Swifts, and 1 Black Swift down to circle/feed on a lake (Stratton Reservoir, I think). The lake 1.5 km east of the Broadmoor at corner of Lake and Springmeadow Drives. I returned with

[cobirds] Bewick's Wren, El Paso County; Big Johnson

COBirders, Today, Tyler Stuart and I birded some areas in SW El Paso Cnty seeking a roadrunner - nope! But we did find a singing Bewick's Wren in Aiken Canyon. It was about 0.5 km up the trail in oak-pinon-juniper habitat before getting into the canyon. Also had a number of Juniper Titmice.

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe at Big Johnson (El Paso Co.)

Birders, John Bruder and I spotted the Red-necked Grebe at Big Johnson this morning (thanks, Mark!). Also nice to see a Tree Sparrow back. Steve Getty Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Cranes, Colo Spgs; didn't see Red-necked Grebe - El Paso Cnty

COBirders, * I couldn't find the Red-necked Grebe this AM (10-11) at Big Johnson that Mark Peterson reported. Western's were around and behind the dam in not visible areas, so it could still be there. * 8 Sandhill Cranes flew over at Big Johnson * 100-120 Sandhills over Bear Creek Park at 5

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Reg Park Bird Count: Saturday, Sept 12, 2015

COBirders, Please feel free to join us for the annual Fountain Creek Regional Park (FCRP) fall bird count on Sept 12. This is the 19th year of this count. (the annual Spring count has been going since 1991). For planning purposes, please RSVP by phoning FCRP at 719-520-6745, or replying to this

[cobirds] Orchard Oriole, Dickcissels, El Paso County

COBirders, Linda Hodges, Charles Kiskiras, and I did a prairie Drennan-Milne-Hanover loop on Sat AM. The flowers were stunning, and birds were great. Highlights include lots of Grasshopper Sparrows on Drennan and Milne south of Drennan. With more sand sage and cholla (full bloom), lots of Sage

[cobirds] Bear Creek Regional Park Spring Count, El Paso County - 63 species

COBirders, Today 28 birders participated in the annual Bear Creek Regional Park spring count in Colorado Springs. Two species were new for the count (Evening Grosbeak, Lewis Woodpecker), and N. Goshawk was spotted for the second time since count started in 1995 (3rd Saturday of May). In

[cobirds] Fountain Creek RP Spring Bird Count -- Bear Creek RP count coming Sat., May 16 (El Paso cnty)

COBirders, 16 intrepid birders faced flooding Fountain Creek, hail, and rain for the annual spring bird count at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Despite the weather, total numbers of birds were a bit above average, and 87 species was a bit better than the 25 year average of 84.6 species, yet

[cobirds] Lap Longspurs, El Paso Cnty

COBirders, The west end of Drennan Rd had Lapland Longspurs this AM. The largest group of 18 was near/on Drennan at the hill 0.5 miles east of where Drennan turns from N-S to E-W (8:00 AM, again 10:30 AM). Another pair then single were just west of intersection with Hemmingway. Usual raptors

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, El Paso County

CO Birders, White-throated Sparrow frequented feeder yesterday (neighborhood just south of Bear Creek Pk in Colo Spgs). It's the 3rd in 12 yrs at this location (one spent the whole winter 4 years ago). Given sparrow ratios along Front Range, I'm poised to add Harris's Sparrow in next few

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Warbler Fest (El Paso Cty): updates and more

COBirders, Per Fountain Creek Park warbler Fest, I'm passing-on info from Terry Berger ( I couldn't get out), who reported: Prothonotary Warbler: Chilcott Ditch, across from pavilion that separates Areas 3 and 4. Male in currants and plants lining the ditch. Black-and-White Warbler: Area 3

[cobirds] Fountain Creek (El Paso): Black-throated Blue Warbler, etc.

COBirders, A Black-throated Blue Warbler (male) and Black-and-White (spotted by Linda Hodges) has joined the cluster birds at mile 18 marker. So far this AM, folks not seeing Prothonotary or Chestnut-sided. Steve Getty Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Bear Creek Park Count (El Paso); record 13 warblers (incl Bl-thr Green W.) and species total

COBirders, Today, 25 birders participated in the 20th Bear Creek Park spring bird count in Colorado Springs. A species count of 86 was a record, and 13 warbler species were very impressive. The best bird was male Black-throated Green Warbler at the Bear Creek Nature Center (did not sing;

[cobirds] Bear Creek Park (El Paso) - Summer Tanager, Black-and-White Warbler, etc. -- Spring Count Sat

COBirders, Bear Creek Park in Colorado Springs was very birdy this morning, particularly down by the community gardens at 21st. Summer Tanager (young male; green secondaries/tertials) at park HQ grove (21st St.) hanging out at bee hive (latter is in a cavity in downed tree parallel to creek

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Spring Count (El Paso); Black-and-White Warbler, Brown Thrasher, etc.

Hello, COBirders, Today 47 birders participated in the annual Fountain Creek Spring Bird Count, recording 79 species. This was a bit lower than species totals from previous spring counts. We also have large shoes to fill with Ken Pals moving to Fort Collins, after leading this count for many

[cobirds] Fountain Creek RP Spring Bird Count, May 10

Hello, COBirders, This is a reminder regarding the Fountain Creek Regional Park (FCRP) annual spring bird count this Saturday, May 10, 2014. For planning purposes, please RSVP by phoning 719-520-6745, or replying to this email if you wish to participate

[cobirds] Snow/Ross Geese, El Paso County

COBirders, A fifth Ross's Goose (ad.) has joined the 4 that have been at the Tinseltown Pond in the 'Springs since late December (on ice in PM). A Snow Goose was new today (PM) with geese at Big Stratton Res. (Lake Ave.) With the water opening, I was amazed to see frolicking Canada Geese