[cobirds] More Cassin’s Finch news, et. al.

this year are the American Tree Sparrows I am catching. I only see one loner ATSP some years, and none at all most winters. So far I’ve banded 8 in the last couple weeks. Unexpected, and they are attractive soarrows. A bonus. Good winter birding, Steve Brown Colo Spgs, (Mountain Shadows

[cobirds] Pacific Wren, CSR, El Paso Co, Fri.

than that, it is pretty quiet! Weather looks okay for the weekend, so I will probably remain open until the 31st or so. Good birding, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Banding, CSR, El Paso Co, Sunday

this my second busiest spring in ten years at CSR. 450 Chipping Sparrows have surely helped! Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] CSR Banding, El Paso Co, Sat

. Have a good weekend, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- 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.

[cobirds] Banding at CSR, El Paso Co., Thurs

, and 9/10 225. (Mostly a big chunk of the 1900 Chipping Sparrows I caught for the season). What a difference a year (and a drought) makes. Hoping for some moisture again soon, Good birding, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Re: Yellow Grosbeak viewing Tuesday

I was looking at my pictures from 9:15 a.m. today, and don’t see any blood or stains then. Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad > On May 31, 2021, at 4:54 PM, Sebastian Patti > wrote: > >  > Yes it surely does . . . looks also as if the bird has some staining on the

[cobirds] CSR Banding, El Paso Co., Sun.

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[cobirds] Yellow Warbler, CSR, El Paso Co.,Wed

Towhees, a seen female Myrtle Yellow-rumped Warbler, and a pair of Black-chinned Hummingbirds. 16 birds today. Maybe things are starting. Happy Migration, Steve Brown COS Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Lincoln’s Sparrows early? El Paso Co.

? Also, I am still getting “female type” Cassin’s Finches -2 this morning. But no snow yet. Thanks, Steve Brown Mountain Shadows neighborhood Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

Re: [cobirds] Purple Finch

coming to the feeders. Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad > On Mar 6, 2021, at 9:35 AM, Ira Sanders wrote: >  > Birders, > This morning at 9 am when I was putting out the feeders and refilling, I had > 3 female birds that at 1st struck me as Cassin's Finches

[cobirds] Huddled Bushtits, El Paso Co, Sun

, and even 5 huddled together in the cold, but this pic today was the best. Enjoy togetherness. Happy Valentines Day, Steve Brown Mountain Shadows, Colorado Springs > >  -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Unusual chickadee sightings - CSR, El Paso Co

of 25-40 birds/day. More on season banding numbers later. Happy migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] CSR Chipping Sparrow note

. This continued for a couple weeks, then things were about 50-50 in mid-August. Now I am seeing about 95% juvenile birds, with only about 10 adults this week, with 350-400 juvenile birds. FYI. Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Migrants, CSR, El Paso Co., Sun

soon, Happy Migration and Stay Healthy, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] Hummer Report, COS, El Paso Co., Thurs

love Colorado back-yard birding! Enjoy, Steve Brown Colo Spgs, Mountain Shadows neighborhood Sent from my iPad -- 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] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Tues.

Northern Waterthrush, an adult banded today. Also seen was my FOY Western Kingbird on the entrance road. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Ross's Goose, Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso Co, Sat

y mornings lately. Migrant banding is still slow, but that is expected until about May 1. Good birding, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[cobirds] Audubon’s Warbler, COS, El Paso co, Friday.

the yard. I assume they are migrants, finally catching some thermals as it heats up here (good heat waves looking at the scar, too). Probably they were piled-up here yesterday with the lousy weather to the North. Stay safe, Steve Brown NW COS Sent from my iPad -- You received this message

[cobirds] Spring birds, NW Colo Spgs

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[cobirds] Migration (?), CSR, El Paso Co., Thurs

the next 5-6 weeks brings, but it has been pretty grim so far. Hoping for a change, soon, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Tues

to finally see! Also, Yellow Warblers continue, with 25 banded in the last week. They will be mostly gone by Labor Day. FYI if it is clear tonight, it is prime to scan the face of the moon with a spotting scope and watch the migrant passerines cross the face. Too fun. Steve Brown Colo Spgs

[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks, Colo Spgs, El Paso, Co, Wed.

at Clear Spring Ranch around 4/30.) Steve Brown Colorado Springs, Mountain Shadows neighborhood Sent from my iPad -- 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] Warbling Vireo, CSR El Paso Co., Thurs.

Hey COBirders, It was very slow banding at Clear Spring Ranch this morning, but I did band another Ruby-crowned Kinglet (#48), and a very late Warbling Vireo (juv). My last one this year was 9/6, and my latest ever before was 10/9 (!) Enjoy the weather, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my

[cobirds] Red-eyed Vireo, CSR, El Paso Co., Sund

Chipping Sparrows, but very few other birds are even being seen. Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] Greater Roadrunner, Edison School, Eastern El Paso Co, Fri

> While chasing shrikes today way out east, I saw a road-runner (GRRR)! It was > near the farm that's just north of Edison School, and crossed the road going > south in front of me toward the school. I went in the office to tell them > about it, and by the time I came out, the bird was right

[cobirds] Red Crossbills, Colo Spgs, El Paso Co, Sat.

Hey COBirders, A flock of 8 crossbills made a very brief appearance at my backyard birdbath at 9:15 this morning, then gone - 3 males, 5 female type. I will keep watching, but they don't appear often, or hang around long. Steve Brown NW Colo Spgs, Mountain Shadows neighborhood Sent from my

[cobirds] Banding Mtn birds, YB Chat, Colo Spgs, Part 2

Chat (HY male -first ever even SEEN in the yard - and I haven't seen one at CSR in 6 weeks) 2 Spotted Towhees, ad males And a Steller's Jay, HY. What a great bird in the hand! I didn't get much else done at home today. Enjoy the weekend, Steve Brown NW Colo Spgs, Mtn Shadows Sent from my iPad

[cobirds] TV's, CSR, El Paso Co, Monday

. It was fun doing a hawkwatch down on the flat! Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] N Waterthrush, #6,7, CSR, El Paso Co, Fri.

Hey COBirders, At clear Spring Ranch this morning it was miserable wet, cold, windy, muddy, corn snow, and threatening, so, naturally, the birds were spectacular. A very good day for me at CSR is 30 banded birds. I had 50 before 8:30. I was still catching a few birds when I finally closed at

[cobirds] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Saturday

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Re: [cobirds] Nest-building by Eurasian Collared Doves today

Dunaway. Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad > On Dec 27, 2016, at 8:53 PM, macawolf via Colorado Birds > <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Hi, Cobirders, > > I was a little surprised by a pair of Eur. Collared Doves this morning > building a nest from 8-9

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, El Paso,Co., Tues

Hey COBirders, Heard overhead, but could not spot SACR's in the thick clouds over Mountain Shadows, Colo Spgs 1 p.m. this afternoon. Probably on their way to Pueblo. Steve Brown COS Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Gray Flycatcher, CSR, El Paso Co., Friday

MacGillivray's Warbler, several Wilson's, and a handful of Lincoln's and Chipping Sparrows. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] CSR, El Paso Co. Thursday

Grosbeak that I've had here. 110 birds today. Whew. It was fun to hear of the Canada Warblers in SE Colorado today! For comparison, the one I banded two years ago (and my ONLY one seen in CO) was 9/23/14, a HY female. Enjoy migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Hammond's Flyc., CSR, El Paso Co., Sat.

, 8 WW Pewees in the last couple days, and a few more Chipping Sparrows. Have a safe weekend, Steve Brown Colo Spgs -- 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] N Waterthrush (2), CSR, El Paso Co, Fri.

later in the morning, (23, 350 for the month). There have been some sandpipers seen in the wet fields by the entrance the last few mornings, too. Thursday there were 8 Killdeer, and today a Peep flew away from me, (maybe a Western Sandpiper, I just got a glimpse.) Enjoying Migration, Steve Brown

[cobirds] N Waterthrush (3!), CSR, El Paso Co, Wed.

or me were 2 Yellow-headed Blackbirds banded, from a mixed flock of RW Blackbirds, YH Blackbirds, BH Cowbirds, and Com Grackles that probably numbered over 1000, and doing their part to consume the oat field. Yeah, a pretty good day. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colorado Springs -- Yo

[cobirds] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Wed.

six birds were caught in my normal lanes. Sigh. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs -- 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] Alder Flycatcher, CSR, El Paso Co., Thurs

to operating nets - Rain and Strong Winds. A good day for data reporting! Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] N Waterthrush #3, CSR, El Paso Co., Sunday

were processed today, one was a female banded August 2013 as HY then, so now in her fourth year. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Hammond's Flyc, N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Thurs

. The hunting must be favorable, as he'd put on 5% weight since yesterday! Otherwise, more yellowthroats, Lincoln' Sparrows, catbirds, and several RW Blackbirds today. Have a birdy weekend, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Wed.

and returning Yellow Warblers, Com Yellowthroats, YB Chats, and Gray Catbird. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[cobirds] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Monday

good morning! Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Advice wrt Colorado RBA - particularly breeding birds

Thanks, Allison, What I posted yesterday- Broad-winged Hawk and Veery at Tempel Grove, Bent Co, Sunday, midmorning. Also arriving later, after most folks had left, FOS Gray Catbird, and at least one more, maybe two additional Redheaded Woodpeckers, noisily chasing from tree to tree. Steve

[cobirds] GT Towhee, Yellow Warbler, CSR, El Paso Co, Thurs

, calling into midmorning, a pair of Swainson's Hawks are actively bringing twigs to their nest (and copulating in the tree tops!), and the Wood Ducks were high in different cottonwood today, apparently checking-out cavities. Not all the birds are migrating! Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs

[cobirds] Migrants, Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso Co, Sat.

d, then up to the cottonwood tops to feed on catkins. Also 10 Franklins Gulls, and dozens of mixed sparrows worked through the edge of my area. Then the wind kicked up again, and I closed the nets. After a slow week with wind and wet, maybe the migratory floodgates are ready to break. Happy Migrati

[cobirds] Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso Co., Wednesday

Grackles, White-crowned Sparrows, and W Meadowlark. Road and trails are pretty muddy with adhesive clay, and concrete construction continues at Little Fountain Creek. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso Co., Monday

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[cobirds] White-winged Junco, Colo Spgs, El Paso Co., Wed

! This is the first one I've even seen this fall/winter. I usually have a handful here at my feeders in deeper winter. I think this is also the latest one I've had In my yard. Happy Migration, See you in Lamar, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Raptors, E El Paso Co, Saturday

nervous about the nearby kestrels, and skittish about dropping to the ground, probably for good reason. A beautiful day on the plains today, warm, and calm, (which it seemingly NEVER is out there!). Good birding, (Go Broncos!) Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- You received

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans, Highline Lake SP, Mesa

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[cobirds] Siskin Irruption, COS

birds returned from banding earlier. I look out at my feeders, and most of the plethora of siskins is STILL unbanded! I think it is official! Steve Brown COS Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, CSR, El Paso Co, Sun.

-throated Sparrow following along. I usually band a couple of these every fall at CSR, but this was the first one for this year. Also of note was an adult female Orange-crowned Warbler of the more yellow-colored lutescens subspecies, from the Pacific Coast. Good birding, Steve Brown Colorado Springs

[cobirds] E Phoebe, CSR, El Paso Co, Wed.

. Also thanks to Doug Kibbe for getting me on all of the exceptional birds at Chatfield this afternoon. Two State birds for me! Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Migrants, CSR, El Paso, Co, Sunday

in the willow-side nets. Hoping it continues! Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- 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] Willow Flycatcher CSR, El Paso Co., Friday

, my first in-the-hand! (Unbanded, though). That was a surprise. Good birding, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- 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

[cobirds] Gray Flycatcher, Clear Spg Ranch, El Paso Co, Thursday

days there have been more migrants showing up, including an adult GRAY FLYCATCHER today, (banded, photos available), several Yellow Warblers (packing fat), and a few Chipping Sparrows. I'll post when I get interesting birds, and plan to operate most of the fall. Good birding, Steve Brown

[cobirds] Anna's Hummingbird, Hepatic Tanager -yes, Las Animas Co.

good morning! Have a good weekend, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- 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] Virginia's Warbler, Clr Spgs Ranch, El Paso Co, Mon

, Yellow, and yard first TENNESSEE Warblers, GT Towhee, Bullock's Oriole, Lincoln's Sparrow. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Mountain Shadows, El Paso Co, Sat.

. Now to go see if my banding station is under water! Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- 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] Clear Springs Ranch, El Paso, Co, Sunday

August. I wonder where he had been? Good birding, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- 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

[cobirds] Clear Springs Ranch, El Paso Co., Friday

Warbler, Com Yellowthroat, Merlin, and Franklin's Gull. Ya gotta love migration! Good Birding, Steve Brown COS Sent from my iPad -- 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] Evening Grosbeak, COS, El Paso Co, Saturday

, I banded 5 more Cassin's Finches today, making a total of 81 this season. Almost all are young birds, so un-sexable, except for one young male with a handful of pink/red feathers scattered around the body. The irruption continues! Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- You

[cobirds] Cassin's Finch, COS, El Paso Co

recently to more Pink-sided. I have seen only one White-winged in the yard this season. Wow, just had an adult male Cooper's Hawk flash through, and the yard went empty, but all of the hungry birds were back in about two minutes! That kind of day! Stay warm Steve Brown Mountain Shadows, NW Colo

[cobirds] Big Johnson Res, el Paso Co, Saturday

arrives tonight. Good birding, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- 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

[cobirds] Ev Grsbk, Cas Fin, Col Spgs, El Paso Co

Siskins. All of these are pretty irregular at my house, and I've had zero CAFI here since winter 2012-13. Enjoying the unseasonable weather! Good birding, Steve Brown COS Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

Re: [cobirds] Remembering Dr. Beidleman

as a model of a exciting teacher. Steve Brown Colorado Springs COBirders, When I first moved to the Colorado Springs area quite a few years ago, I attended a lecture by Dr. Beidleman about Long’s Expedition to the Rocky Mountains. It remains the most interesting lecture I have heard

[cobirds] Hummers, Colo Spgs

Hi COBirders, I just had a visit by the first Black-chinned Hummingbird in the yard this summer (a female). She joins the crowd of other visitors, and makes four species in the yard right now, with numerous Rufous, and a few Calliope, and Broad-tailed. The best part of summer! Steve Brown

[cobirds] Calliope, Rufous HB, El Paso Co.

Hi CObirders, We currently have our FOS male Calliope Hummingbird in the yard, our first non-Broadtail of the summer. This is a little later than average, but we're glad to see 'em! And while I'm typing, our first Rufous male just showed up, too! Let the chasing begin! Good birding, Steve

[cobirds] Clear Springs Ranch, El Paso Co, Sunday

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[cobirds] Loveland Pass Thursday

mostly buried any cover. We also saw a plethora of Mtn Bluebirds, and even a couple W Bluebirds on the drive home across South Park, mostly between Fairplay and Hartsell. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Question regarding Juncos

as they are. They are usually much darker than the pale gray White-winged, appreciably smaller, and more lightly built. Also, last year I had two different White-winged Juncos without white 2 wingbars! There is a lot of variation out there, not even counting the intergrades. Good birding, Steve

[cobirds] Clear Springs Ranch, El Paso Co, Ten. Warbler, RE Vireo

birding, Steve Brown 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.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Raptors, Hanover Rd, El Paso Co., Thurs

Hi, again, COBirders, On my drive home today from CBR, Hanover Road was loaded with raptors, presumably many of them migrants. Seen on poles were a Ferruginous, 3 Swainson's, 7 Red-tails, 2 Am Kestrels, 25 Chihuahuan Ravens split between three flocks, and 2 juv Cooper's Hawks at CBR. Steve

[cobirds] RMBO @CBR, Tuesday, El Paso Co,

! It has been a strange season at CBR. Good Birding, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Biologist/RMBO volunteer -- 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

[cobirds] RMBO@CBR, El Paso Co., Saturday, Winter Wren 2

. No banding is scheduled for Sunday. We have banded about 1100 birds in 2 1/2 weeks. A day off will be welcome. Good birding, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Biologist/RMBO Volunteer -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] RMBO at CBR, El Paso Co, Tuesday

RB Nuthatch, a miniflock of 4 Blue Grosbeaks (although they were all brown, blue grosbeaks), one each of the local Spizella sparrows, several Swainson's and Hermit Thrush, and a few Wilson's, Orange-crowned, and MacGillivray's Warblers. Good diversity today. Good Birding, Steve Brown Colorado

[cobirds] RMBO at CBR, El Paso Co, Sunday

volunteers remarked how slow it seemed today. All she had seen so far had been days with over 100! (That is NOT normal!) Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Biologist/RMBO Volunteer Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] CBR, El Paso Co, Tuesday

seasons in the previous 10 years. We have banded about 150 this week. Nancy Gobris' full report to follow. Happy Migration! Steve Brown Colorado Springs, Biologist, RMBO Volunteer Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] RMBO @ CBR, El Paso Co, Monday

, making a 4-day total approaching 500 birds. Whew. No sign of Black-and-white Warbler that I heard of, but several empids were seen and caught. Just lots of the expected birds. Complete report to follow soon. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Biologist/volunteer Sent from my iPad -- You received

[cobirds] 4 hummers, Colo Spgs, El Paso Co.

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[cobirds] RN Wood-rail, New Mexico

!) Steve Brown Colorado Springs Pictures available. (I got some good ones from about 30' away!) Sent from my iPad -- 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] Rufous Hummingbird, Colo Spgs

Hi COBirders, Just had a male Rufous Hummer flash into and out of the yard, our first of the season. Average first date for them here is about 7/4, so basically right on schedule! Steve Brown Mountain Shadows, Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] CBR Thursday, Blue-winged Warbler, Gray-cheeked Trush

, several other thrush and catbirds, Black-headed Grosbeak, and a FOS Plumbeous Vireo, Also around the station (El Paso Co), Orchard Oriole, Bullock' Oriole, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Say's Phoebe, heard Evening Grosbeak, and Lazuli Bunting. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colorado Springs, RMBO

[cobirds] Evening Grosbeak, Colo Spgs, El Paso Co

, Yellow Warbler male, Virginia's Warbler male, MacGillivray's Warbler male, and assorted Pine Siskins, Lesser Goldfinch, and American Goldfinch. Still haven't seen our usuals by May 15- W Tanager, Bullock's Orioles, or Lazuli Buntings. Hopefully soon! Steve Brown Colorad Springs Sent from my

[cobirds] Canon City Eur Wigeon 1/1/13

Hi COBirders, The Eurasian Wigeon at Canon City's Centennial Park continued today. We saw it at the edge of a large group of Am Wigeon, in the NW corner of the park a way from the water, at about 4pm. Happy New Year, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- You received