[cobirds] Cassin's Sparrows, northern Larimer County

Today I had two Cassin's Sparrows along Larimer County Road 5 east of the Rawhide Power Plant. They were singing along the County Road 80-100 yards south of the entrance to the old homestead. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Whimbrel at Rigden Reservoir, Fort Collins

At 10:00 this morning I found a Whimbrel in with approximately 24 Willets in the northeast area of Rigden Reservoir. Rigden Reservoir is at the east terminus of Horsetooth Road in Fort Collins. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Black Phoebe, Fort Collins

At 10:10 this morning I discovered a Black Phoebe on the north side of Rigden Reservoir which is at the east terminus of Horsetooth Road. The bird was foraging along a fenceline that borders the railroad tracks, flying from fencepost to fencepost and also sitting on the fence itself. It was

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer County

At 9:30 this morning, the Gyrfalcon was again on top of one of the metal power poles just west of Taft Hill Road. It stayed there long enough for me to get my scope out and on the bird. I watched it for 3-4 minutes, calling Dave Leatherman in the meantime. At 9:35 it flew southeast across Taft

[cobirds] Larimer Cty Prothonotary Warbler

At 4:00 this afternoon, the Prothonotary Warbler, originally found by Jay Breidt, continues in the extreme southeast corner of the Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins. It was working the top of a medium-sized Cottonwood Tree along the river about 35 yards upstream from the southeast

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir Terns - Round 2

Today at 11:10 when I left, there were still 6 medium sized Terns on the east shore of Timnath Reservoir proper. They were foraging along the northeast shore and landed in amongst the gulls on a small sand island off the east shore, separated from the shore by a narrow water channel. Also

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir Terns

At 2:00 this afternoon, there were 9 Terns in the northwest corner of Timnath Reservoir. At least 2 of them were Common Terns. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Common Loon, Rigden Reservoir, Fort Collins

At 10:00 this morning, I noticed a Common Loon at Rigden Reservoir (Strauss Cabin Lake) at the extreme east terminus of Horsetooth Road in Fort Collins. It was loafing toward the west end of the reservoir. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Topminnow Caspian Terns

There are 8 Caspian Terns at Topminnow Natural Area along east Horsetooth Road in Fort Collins. They were resting at 10:15 along with a few gulls on the northeast shore of Topminnow. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Tamarack destruction

Steve, Joe, Matt, and Charles and others, I would think an immediate letter from both the CFO and DFO should be sent regarding this grazing policy at Tamarack Ranch and sent to the leadership that oversees that area. Jeff Ver Steeg - Acting Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Mark Leslie

[cobirds] Upland Sandpiper, Larimer County

The Upland Sandpiper, originally found by Jay Breidt, continues along Larimer County Road 5. It was seen on the east side of the road approximately 100 yards north of the first cattle guard just north of the railroad tracks that cross County Road 5. The bird was seen along the crest of the

[cobirds] Whimbrel along Larimer/Weld County line

At the pond along the Larimer/Weld County line north of Highway 14 (2 miles south of Cobb Lake), there were 7 Whimbrel hunkered down in the snow at the north end of the pond. Along with the Whimbrel were several Willets, about 4-5 Wilsons Phalaropes, several Yellowlegs of both species and about

[cobirds] Mountain Plover, Briggsdale, Weld County

There was one Mountain Plover just east of the main part of Briggsdale, CO. It was along the east side of Weld County Road 79, about 3/4 mile south of highway 14, at the edge of one of the plowed fields. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Greater Scaup, Greeley

The male Greater Scaup, previously reported at Sanborn Park in Greeley continues. It is associating with the group of Lesser Scaup. Sanborn Park is along 20th Street just east of 35th Ave. in Greeley. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Carolina Wren, Loveland

Third time is the charm. I observed the Carolina Wren in Loveland from the alley between 6th and 7th, *west of Adams*. It was in the back yard of the second house west of Adams on the south side of the alley (second house along 6th), a yellow house. There are feeders in the back yard and the

[cobirds] Do we want an RBA

my vote is vehemently YES. With a handicapped wife my birding time is quite limited. I use the RBA *every day* to see what has been seen and to plan how to use the hour here or hour there to go check on birds that have been reported. I also check in Ebird but quite often the reporters do not

[cobirds] Common Yellowthroat, Running Deer Natural Area, Fort Collins

I heard and saw a female Common Yellowthroat today at Running Deer Natural Area along east Prospect Road. It was calling and moving around about 150-170 yards south of the gate across the main north-south road. It was on the west side of the small pond that is adjacent to the old Osprey nest

[cobirds] American Black Duck, Larimer County

The American Black Duck, originally reported by Nick Komar, was seen at North Poudre #3 Reservoir north of Wellington this morning. The very dark body plumage makes it stand out from the large throng of Mallards that it is with. The head and neck, while lighter than the body plumage, was still

[cobirds] Winter Wren, Environmental Learning Center

This morning at CSU's Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins I found a Winter Wren. It was towards the southeast corner. The Wren was about 50 feet south of a sign that is titled "Wanted, Habitat - Dead or Alive". It foraged along the dry bank just to the east of the trail. Joe Mammoser

[cobirds] Pectoral Sandpipers, Timnath Reservoir

This morning there were four Pectoral Sandpipers at Timnath Reservoir. They were spread out in the wet areas and standing water on the north side (away from the lake shore). There were also about 5-6 smaller peeps seen flying with a group of Killdeer. The very small size suggests possibly Least

[cobirds] Caspian Tern, Timnath Reservoir

This afternoon, one Caspian Tern remains at Timnath Reservoir. The bird was foraging along the south shore, visible from the park on the south. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Sanderling, Timnath Reservoir

This afternoon, I located a single Sanderling in amongst about 20 various peeps. The group was on the East shore of Timnath Reservoir, south of the entrance to the East bay. There is the domestic-looking mallard/Muscovy duck on the same shore. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins -- You received this

[cobirds] Ternfest at Timnath Reservoir

There were at least 16 Forster's Terns on the north shore of Timnath Reservoir, 9 in one compact group. There may have been another one or two flying. While looking at the terns, one would flash in scope view being chased by a gull trying to steal the minnow that it had caught. I could not

[cobirds] Common Terns, Timnath Reservoir, Larimer County

There were two adult Common Terns along with two Forster's Terns on the north shore of Timnath Reservoir. Common Tern #1 More advanced molt into winter plumage. White forehead with blackish speckling on crown transitioning to a more fully black nape and hind neck. The face was mostly dark with

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir Terns

This morning at Timnath Reservoir, there were three Caspian Terns on the sand spit and four smaller Forster-type terns on a grassy spit towards the north end. The usual suspects of Pelicans, Cormorants, Gulls (mostly Ring-billed with a couple of California mixed in), Western-type Grebes,

[cobirds] Common Gallinule at Running Deer Natural Area

I have been asked to provide more details for the location of this bird, especially for those birders outside of Fort Collins. Running Deer Natural Area is along East Prospect Road in Fort Collins. The parking lot is off the south side of Prospect Road approximately 2/3 mile west of I-25. Park

[cobirds] Common Gallinule, Fort Collins

Today at around 2:25, I watched the Common Gallinule at Running Deer Natural Area for about a minute. It was initially sitting at the edge of a small patch of open water towards the south end of the front marsh at Running Deer. To be more detailed, the patch of water is approximately 40 yards

[cobirds] Chestnut-collared Longspurs, Weld County

I had a couple of hours to spare so I went to the western edge of the Pawnee Grasslands to look for Longspurs. I found 8-10 Chestnut-collared Longspurs along Weld County Road 114 between county roads 45 and 47 with at least 5 of these being males. I had the pleasant experience of watching a

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings, Larimer County

Today at 10:45, I discovered 6 Bohemian Waxwings along the entrance road to Bobcat Ridge Natural Area southwest of Masonville. They were approximately 75-80 yards (half way between county road and the castle) from the main county road. They were frequenting the tops of the budding trees along

[cobirds] Pine Warbler, Loveland

The Pine Warbler previously reported along 37th Street in Loveland was still there this morning. It is frequenting an apartment complex on the northwest corner of Wild Horse Court and 37th Street, behind the apartments (visible along 37th across a small park area). It is coming to the feeders

[cobirds] Barrows Goldeneye, Rigden Reservoir

The male Barrow's Goldeneye at Rigden Reservoir, originally reported by Walter Wehjte, continues. It was seen in the middle-east portion of the reservoir diving with numerous Common Goldeneye. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Red Fox Sparrow, Greeley

The red Fox Sparrow previously reported along the Poudre River Trail in north Greeley continues. It was seen today at 11:30 down along the Poudre River approximately 80-90 yards east of the 35th Ave. bridge. It was foraging around the base of some small trees in the river bed below the paved

[cobirds] Greater Scaup, LUNA Reservoir, Weld County

The Greater Scaup reported previously are still at LUNA Reservoir in southern Weld County. They were frequenting the northwest corner of the Reservoir. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Winter Wren, Martinez Park, Fort Collins

The Winter Wren, originally found by Nick, was seen and heard again today at 12:30. It was calling from north of the bridge over the marsh/stream area on the east side of the stream. When I went to follow up on the call, it was in a tree about 10 feet above the stream about 20 feet north of

[cobirds] Tundra Swan, Weld County

There is an adult Tundra Swan on the small pond on the east (Weld County) side of the road that is the Larimer County/Weld County line about 2 1/2-3 miles north of State Highway 14, east of Fort Collins. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Lesser Black Backed Gull, Timnath Reservoir

This morning I noticed a Lesser Black Backed Gull at Timnath Reservoir. It was larger than a nearby California Gull with a much darker back and only a single red spot on the bill. It was swimming towards the center of the lake. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this

[cobirds] Sage Thrasher, Timnath Reservoir

At noon today I observed two Sage Thashers along the entrance road to the park at the southern end of Timnath Reservoir. They were see on the fence and in the vicinity of the brushy area along the fence that encircles the water tower. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received

[cobirds] Common Terns, Boyd Lake S.P., Loveland

I went to Boyd Lake this morning to see if I could pick up the previously reported Common Terns. There were a small number of birds on the swim beach shore. I found 3 Common Terns in among 51 Ring-billed Gulls, 10 Franklin's gulls, 1 Herring Gull, and 2 Snowy Egrets. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins

[cobirds] Sabine's Gull at Rigden Reservoir

Just before noon today, I re-found at least one Sabine's Gull at Rigden Reservoir, also known as Strauss Cabin Lake, east of Fort Collins. For most of the time, it was frequenting the north and west sides of the reservoir. I say "at least one" because as I watched it fly to the extreme east

[cobirds] Caspian Terns - Timnath Res.

At 11:30 today, there were still two Caspian Terns on the sand spit to the north at Timnath Reservoir. They flew in as I was scanning the shore where the Gulls and Pelicans and Cormorants roost. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir Terns

At noon today there are now 4 Caspian Terns at Timnath Reservoir, on the sand spit to the north from the parking lot. There are still several Forster's Terns on the far north shore. For those not familiar, Timnath Reservoir is north and east of the town of Timnath, Colorado. Joe Mammoser Fort

[cobirds] Caspian Tern-Timnath Reservoir

This afternoon there was one Caspian Tern on the north shore of Timnath Reservoir in Larimer County along with a sizable group of Franklin's Gulls, Ring Billed Gulls and a few California Gulls. There were also 7-10 Forster's Terns. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this

[cobirds] Terns at Timnath Reservoir, Larimer County

Today at 1:00 PM, I counted 35 Terns at Timnath Reservoir. On the sand spit point towards the north with the Cormorants and Pelicans, there were two Caspian Terns and two Forster's Terns. On the north shore to the east of the single new house being built, there were 31 Forster's Terns on the

[cobirds] Weld County rarities

My brother and I went to the west edge of Windsor to look for the Black Phoebe previously reported by Gary Lefko. It was calling and foraging about 60 yards downstream from the bridge over the Poudre River along County Road 13 at the Frank Wildlife area. It was in a small sapling over the

[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows at Soapstone

If anyone is planning to travel up to Soapstone Prairie Natural Area north of Fort Collins in the next 5 days to try for the Baird's Sparrows, could you please contact me offline. My brother is traveling here from Georgia and would like to try to see them. Recent knee surgery is keeping me

[cobirds] Sprague's Pipit, Weld County

I went to the intersection of Weld County Roads 96 and 69 as Bob Shade reported and saw one of the Sprague's Pipits. It initially landed on the road about 30 feet in front of the car and sat for about 1 minute, sometimes feeding but mostly with its head up in an alert posture. After that, it

[cobirds] Snowy Plover, Union Reservoir

At least one Snowy Plover continues at Union Reservoir by Longmont. It was seen in the next open view of the shoreline just east of the extreme northwest corner of the reservoir. In addition, there were numerous Red-necked Phalaropes, several Sanderlings, 2 Stilt Sandpipers, 5 Dowitchers ( I

[cobirds] Bay Breasted Warbler, Weld County

The male Bay Breasted Warbler continues at Crow Valley Campground at noon today. I found it in the northwest corner of the campground in the trees above the creek behind and just to the west of the group picnic structure. It was enjoyed by several other birders looking for it. Joe Mammoser

[cobirds] Piping Plover, Larimer County

The Piping Plover previously reported at Boyd Lake State Park continues. as of 12:00 noon today. Dan Stringer, Rachel Hopper and I relocated the Plover on the large expanse of exposed shore just north of the northern-most parking area. It was seen just over the high point of the exposed shore

[cobirds] Birds at Boyd Lake S.P., Loveland

I went this noon to Boyd Lake State Park to find some of the birds that Andy Bankert had reported. I did not travel the 1/4 mile north of the northern-most parking lot so I did not find the flock of peeps nor the Willets or Godwit or the Dowitchers. I did find 4 Long-billed Curlews and 3

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, Larimer County

The Long-tailed Duck previously reported from Lory State Park continues this morning. It is presently in North Eltuck Bay of Horsetooth Reservoir. The best viewing location is within Lory State Park (it wasn't visible from the east side of the reservoir). Enter Lory State Park on the northwest

[cobirds] Eagles and Geese

I went to Timnath Reservoir this noon to check on the goose flock that has been continuing. The contingent of geese (8000-12000) included 3 Snow geese (all blue phase), 2 Greater White Fronted Geese, and 2 Ross Geese. Attending the flock were 13 Bald Eagles. In addition there were thousands of

[cobirds] Geese at Timnath Reservoir-Larimer County

I went to Timnath Reservoir this afternoon to see if geese were hanging around the frozen water. I encountered 5000-7000 geese. Included in the throng were a single Greater White-fronted Goose, 5 Snow Geese and 1 Ross' Goose. Also, accompanying the geese were 6 bald eagles. Timnath Reservoir

[cobirds] GW Fronted Geese at Timnath

I went to Timnath Reservoir today at noon to scan the large group of geese at the reservoir. In amongst approximately 5000 "white-cheeked" geese were a single Blue-phase Snow Goose and 3 Greater White- fronted geese (2 adults and a juvenile). Again wish to proclaim that I found a Tamron lens

[cobirds] Bonapartes Gulls at Lake Loveland

I observed three winter plumages Bonaparte's Gulls on the north shore of Lake Loveland this afternoon. I did not spot the Mew Gull previously found by Nick Komar. I then went to Timnath Reservoir where I found a Tamron lens cap on the picnic table at the park on the south side. Please contact

[cobirds] Another Pac. Loon at Boyd Lake

I went to Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland this noon to see what may be about. I went to the south end viewing area that I used in October to observe the Pacific loon seen then. I located the group of about 25-30 Western Grebes. In amongst them was another Pacific Loon. This one was different

[cobirds] Douglas Reservoir loons

I went up to Douglas Reservoir in Larimer County north of Fort Collins to see if the Pacific Loon was still present. I found it at the extreme north end of the reservoir in amongst and just north of the large group of gulls spread out across the north end. I also found a Common Loon along the

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Larimer County

The adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher continues this morning in Larimer County along north U.S. Hwy 287 at the same spot about 1 mile north of Ted's Place (junction of U.S. 287 and Colo. Hwy 14). I first spotted the bird on the south side of the road in the low wet area along the highway in

[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull at Timnath Reservoir

At noon today I spotted an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull in the northwest corner of Timnath Reservoir. It was associating with the group of gulls that also contained several California Gulls and a couple of dozen Ring-billed Gulls. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir this afternoon

An outing to Timnath Reservoir in Larimer County this afternoon produced 6 Sanderling in the northwest corner of the reservoir along with 2 Pectoral Sandpipers and several Baird's. A Common Tern was on the north shore sand spit in amongst the gulls and cormorants. Several Baird's were also in

[cobirds] American Redstart in Fort Collins

While looking for migrant birds in Fort Collins, I discovered a female American Redstart at the edge of the riparian area just north of the bridge over the canal at the fisherman's parking lot at the southern end of Sharp Point Drive in Fort Collins. It was with a male Wilson's Warbler,