Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park

The bird is back!Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: markchavez Date: 4/22/19 3:56 PM (GMT-07:00) To: dsuddj...@gmail.com, dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert

Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park

Bird just flew northSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: markchavez Date: 4/22/19 3:53 PM (GMT-07:00) To: dsuddj...@gmail.com, dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton

Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton Park

Mew Gull back at Hines Lake.Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: David Suddjian Date: 4/22/19 1:09 PM (GMT-07:00) To: dalelp...@gmail.com Cc: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Mew Gull at Hine Lake, Robert A Easton

[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant-JeffcoCall

The Neotropic Cormorant is currently at Robert A Eastmon. The bird was located by James McCall.Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [cobirds] Re: Larimer County gull report

To comment on Brandon's post, are we confirming this gull is a Slaty-backed Gull? Most of the sightings were viewed at a great distance with very distant shots if any at all.  Referencing the Tufted Duck from Marsten many called the duck until difinitive photos proved otherwise. I noticed Ebird

[cobirds] Scoters Bear Creek Lake Park

Currently David Starbuck and I have 2 White-winged Scoter and 2 Black Scoter at Bear Creek Lake Park. Heavy snow now making it tough. Great views before heavy snow.Mark ChavezSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] It's ok no

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Fwd: [cobirds] DFO Big Year 2018 - first flights

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[cobirds] Photographic Big Year 2017

Well, the year is coming to an end. For most of us, we start all over again and set new goals to motivate ourselves to get back out in the field. This past year, a few of good friends (David Starbuck, Art Hudak, and Darien Obrien---a.k.a the Party Train) and I decided to set a goal of not

[cobirds] Surf Scoter/JEFFCO

Cobirders---Today, there is a SURF SCOTER on Tabor Lake at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt as of 1pm. The bird was originally discovered by Andy Knolla (ebird report). Photos of the bird can be seen below: https://partytrain.smugmug.com/ Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtn

[cobirds] RE: RED KNOT--JEFFCO

Following up on Scott Somershoe's post from yesterday, the Red Knot was not seen today. Thanks to Matt Clark for finding this great Colorado rarity. Photos of the bird can be seen below: https://partytrain.smugmug.com/ Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtn -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Red Phalarope---Chatfield SP/ Douglas

Yesterday, Frank Farrell found a Red Phalarope on the east side of the sandspit at 1145. Loch Kilpatrick and I were able to see the bird around 120pm in the same location. The bird was being harassed by the nearby gulls and flew toward the dam. I wanted to get the word out if anyone is

[cobirds] CAPE MAY WARBLER--Chico Basin/Pueblo

Today, Art Hudak, David Starbuck and I went to Chico Basin trying to catch the tail end of migration. After seeing a beautiful Magnolia Warbler at the headquarters(Pueblo) we decided to check out Rose Pond. The first bird of interest was a beautiful, but very skittish Blue-headed Vireo. We

[cobirds] Hooded Warbler--Main Reservoir/Jeffco

Sorry for the late report(moving mom's furniture)!! Yesterday, I found a Hooded Warbler at Main Reservoir in Lakewood around 11am. I was able to get Glen Walbek on the bird before it disappeared. Today, I got a report from Art Hudak and David Starbuck that the bird has been re-found. This

[cobirds] RE: Weld County Hotspots

Over the past weekend it seems that landbird migration finally is here! David Starbuck, Art Hudak, and I(aka the Party Train minus Daren Obrien) went to Weld County. There were pretty good numbers of the expected migrants that seemed a little behind schedule. Here are some of the migrants

[cobirds] Broad-tailed Hummingbird--Jeffco

On 3/24 I was totally surprised to see a Broad-tailed Hummingbird in my backyard in Lakewood/Green Mtn. This is by far the earliest record for this species by almost a month. The earliest record for the yard was 4/22 in 2015. After my sighting on 3/24 I rushed and put up a feeder and the

Re: [cobirds] Some comments on the question "Is that bird countable?"

Joe, I'm glad you brought this subject up, since I have had this friendly debate over the past year. It can be very confusing to the new birder when they hear a bird is not "countable". It would be nice for Ebird to bold the non-countable birds and not count them in their list. I totally

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake---Pueblo Reservoir

Today, I took the two hour drive to Pueblo Reservoir hoping to see the rare Black-legged Kittiwake. Thanks to Loch Kilpatrick for informing me the bird was being seen below the visitor center on the southeast portion of the lake. When I drove up, Gwen Moore was looking at this great bird!!

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler--Bear Creek Lake Park/Jeffco

This afternoon, I decided to check out Bear Creek Lake around Soda Lake. It was very birdy with 39 species in only an hour. It felt like it was the peak of migration instead of the very end. The best bird was a Nashville Warbler feeding on the aphids low in the wild plum. When I reached for

[cobirds] Bear Creek Lake Park/Jeffco

This raining morning, I stopped by both Bear Creek Lake Park. Before the rains started, I found a male Tennessee Warbler and the Blackpoll Warbler from yesterday. I returned to the park later in the day after the rain stopped and found the Tennessee again along with yesterday's female

Re: [cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler Harriman Lake Park (Jefferson County

I went to Harriman after receiving a call from Tom Behnfield regarding the Black-throated Gray Warbler. I didn't arrive until 630 to find a quiet woods. I started walking west when I was able to find the BTGW working his way to the west along with many warblers. He finally went to the

[cobirds] Harriman Lake and Bear Creek Lake Park/ Jeffco

Sorry for the late post. Yesterday, Harriman Lake and Bear Creek Lake Park were birdy with a nice looking Palm Warbler and Gray Flycatcher(nice looks at pumping tail, black tip to lower mandible, overall gray, and narrow white complete eyering) being the highlights. Here are the birds seen

[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler---Bear Creek Lake Park/Jeffco

Sorry for the late post. This morning, I was greeted with a birdy Bear Creek Lake Park around the area of Soda Lake. Most of the activity was the result of many Yellow-rumped Warblers. The best bird was a male Tennessee Warbler feeding low in the flowering bushes in company of an

[cobirds] Purple Finch--Jeffco backyard

This am, I had a female type Purple Finch come to the feeder her in Lakewood/Green Mtn which was a Jeffco and backyard first. Ten minutes later we had a group of 6 Cassin's Finches come in for nice comparison. Photos will be added later today to the site below. Mark ChavezLakewood-Green

[cobirds] Bear Creek Lake Park--Jeffco

This afternoon, I decided to take a drive through Bear Creek Lake Park. I was able to locate a Green-tailed Towhee which I'm guessing is the same bird I had back on November 10th. There was one seen on the Christmas Bird Count. This bird was seen pretty close to the boat launch area which was

[cobirds] RE: Crown Hill Area Goose

There has been a Snow Goose reported on ebird from Crown Hill and the adjacent Paramount Park. I was able to get photos of this strange looking large bird on the 25th. The bill definitely is lacking the grin patch on the bill. The bill and legs are a bright orange like a Greater

[cobirds] Dunlins/Glaucous Gull--Larimer and Weld counties

This morning, I hit a couple spots looking for recent reported birds. LAKE LOVELAND 2 DUNLIN(Fortune)-thanks to Nick Komar for pointing me in the right direction!! 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL 1 THAYER'S GULL WINDSOR RESERVOIR GLAUCOUS GULL(Mlodinow)LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL BARR LAKE NO

RE: [cobirds] Varied Thrush, El Paso County, CBR

Aaron-- where did you see  both the varied thrush and the Eastern towhee..here at banding station and very slow Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: "'az...@aol.com' via Colorado Birds" Date: 11/14/2015 7:42 PM

[cobirds] White - eyed Vireo------Crow Valley Campground / Weld County

This morning, I had a beautiful White - eyed Vireo in the nw corner of the campground.  Later, seen in the sw corner. I will add photos later. Mark Chavez Sent from Samsung tablet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Crow Valley Campground/Weld

Since I posted from the field, I thought I should send a follow-up post regarding Crow Valley. The campground was fairly birdy in both the northwest and southwest parts of the park. The first bird I saw was the continuing Red-bellied Woodpecker. In the NW part of the park, I ran into a flock

[cobirds] Jeffco Birding

Today, I had the day to see if anything moved in with the storm. Here are the spots that I checked out: BEAR CREEK LAKE PARK(Pelican Point)--water level dropping by the day 5 Greater Yellowlegs 20 Western Grebes NO SURF SCOTERS(back to South Platte Res?) RED ROCKS NO GOLDEN-CROWNED

[cobirds] Surf Scoter---Bear Creek Lake Park/Jeffco

Late this afternoon, I stopped by Bear Creek Lake Park to see if the eBird report of a Clark's Grebe seen earlier today was present. I saw 12 Westerns but didn't see any Clark's. I did see two Surf Scoters resting on the lake. Most of the time they were tucked in resting, but I was able to

[cobirds] RE: Cobirds vs Ebird Reporting

Recently, I have noticed a trend of good to great chaseable birds not being reported to CObirds but instead just added to the eBird checklist. The reason for the email is that yesterday, a Great-crested Flycatcher was reported from the Denver Botanical Gardens at Chatfield around 8:40 a.m.

[cobirds] Chatfield 10/5

Since no one has reported from Chatfield today I thought I should report the ARCTIC TERN was seen at the sandspit this morning around 8am. The previously reported immature Sabine's Gull was seen also. With the dense fog it was difficult to see if the Red-necked Grebe reported yesterday was

[cobirds] Platte River Delta--JEFFCO

This morning, I went back to the Platte River Delta to see if we could re-locate the Short-billed Dowitcher from the other day. Just like the other day, the dowitcher was not seen for over an hour and then appeared out of nowhere! I was also rewarded with a Gray Flycatcher that gave us(Loch

Re: [cobirds] Wren fatalities

We had a situation happen this spring with this kind of behavior. We were thrilled to have Red-breasted Nuthatches nesting in one of our boxes here in Lakewood. I watched the activity as the birds went in and out of the box for nearly two weeks. One morning, I heard the male calling over and

[cobirds] RE: Golden-winged Warbler--Butterfly Woods/Larimer

This morning, I woke up early and headed over to Crow Valley Campground. When I got there I was greeted with a sign that said, Road Closed. No Camping or Walk-ins. My mood changed when I read a post from John Shenot that he found a Golden-winged Warbler in Butterfly Woods. I thought my

[cobirds] RE: Blue winged Warbler---Welchester/jeffco

Here is a little more information on the Blue-winged Warbler found today at Welchester Tree Park. After walking the wooded trail and finding 4 Orange-crowned Warblers, 1 Wilson's Warbler, and a calling Dusky Flycatcher, I walked over to the eastern boundary of the park. This is the location

[cobirds] Blue-winged warbler at Welchester Tree Park/Jeffco

The male blue-winged warbler has returned to Welchester Tree Park. I'm currently in the field... more details later. Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Chestnut-sided ??

I guess you might need the link. http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2015/i-f86GrG9 Mark ChavezLakewood-Green Mtnhttp://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler ??? --Chatfield

It's funny that and I Matt Crook and I had the same bird!! The undertail coverts of this bird matched for Chestnut-sided and remember that winter birds have a strong eyering. My feeling was that this was a bird more in a weird transition than a hybrid. Not saying I'm right but just an

[cobirds] Jeffco Birding

Yesterday afternoon and this morning I birded some of the parks around Jeffco. Here are some of the migrants seen: Welchester Tree Park 5/6 16 Orange-crowned Warblers 1 Wilson's Warbler Main Reservoir 5/7 25 Yellow-rumped Warblers 3 Orange-crowned Warblers 1 Northern Waterthrush 3

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler --Jeffco

Today, while having my morning coffee I noticed a small bird bathing in my water feature. It turned out to be a male Nashville Warbler. The bird stayed in the backyard for nearly two hours bathing and feeding(aphids?) in the hawthorn. The bird was still around when leaving for work around

[cobirds] Black-throated Gray Warbler---Red Rocks/Jeffco

This morning after an uneventful Main Reservoir, Belmar, and Welchester Tree Park, I headed to Red Rocks. Highlights include a male Black-throated Gray Warbler, 4 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers(FOS), 2 Lazuli Buntings(FOS), Hermit Thrush, 5 Broad-tailed Hummingbirds(there back!) and Orange-crowned

[cobirds] Jeffco Birding 4/22

Today, I had three hours to bird. There was definitely a push of spring migrants working through Jeffco. Belmar had an early young male Western Tanager, 7Yellow-rumped Warblers(Audubon's), 6 American Avocets, 2 Blue-winged Teal, a Wilson's Snipe,a Say's Phoebe, and 2 Brown-headed Cowbirds.

[cobirds] Jeffco Birding 4/10

Yesterday, I had an afternoon to get some birding in. I started the afternoon up at Genesee Mtn Park and was able to locate the pair of Williamson's Sapsuckers in the previous mentioned location. I did walk up to the flagpole and didn't find the regular pair up there. I then went to

[cobirds] Pine Warbler Denver West/Jeffco

This afternoon, I was able to find the elusive Pine Warbler on the northwest side of building 7. The bird was hanging with a flock of 25+ Bushtits, Brown Creeper, Mountain Chickadee, and a Red-breasted Nuthatch. Cedar Waxwings seemed to be everywhere in the area. Photos of this bird can be

[cobirds] RE: Yellow-billed Loon/Douglas

Daren O'brien reports that the Yellow-billed Loon was seen off the Handicapped Fisherman's Platform at 845am. He states the bird was near the tires and then dove moving to the west past the platform. Daren's photos can be seen at the link below:

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow--Red Rocks/Jeffco

This morning, there was a White-throated Sparrow at feeders at Red Rocks Trading Post. This tan-morphed bird was seen along with the adult Golden-crowned Sparrow, 5 Cassin's Finches, 10 Pine Siskens, and all the other regulars Red Rock birds. I did not see the Fox Sparrow or Harris's Sparrow.

[cobirds] Pine Warbler--Denver West/Jeffco

Today, Daren O'Brien and I had a male PINE WARBLER at the Denver West Business Park. The bird was with a large flock that included Mountain Chickadees, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Black-capped Chickadees, and a few juncos. The flock was very active, moving around building 6 looking for food in

Re: [cobirds] Red Rocks park

I spent a cold, snowy, and windy hour this morning at Red Rocks. I saw the Eastern Fox Sparrow, adult Golden-crowned Sparrow, a couple of Cassin's Finches, and a very cold Lesser Goldfinch. I was hoping to find the juvenile Golden-crowned but gave up when I couldn't feel my fingers. I last

[cobirds] Red Rocks Update/Jeffco

This morning, I went up to Red Rocks at 730 to throw down lots of millet(no milo--the red seed found in cheaper mixes that goes uneaten!) and sunflower seed. It didn't take long for the tons of juncos, American Tree Sparrow(FOS), jays, Spotted Towhees, Song Sparrows and House Finches to find

[cobirds] Uncommon birds 10/29

Today, I started out the morning in Coal Creek Canyon and got great views of the female Magnificent Hummingbird. Thanks to Adam Jack for allowing everyone to view this rare Colorado hummingbird. I then headed to Washington Park and saw the accommodating immature Surf Scoter(Thanks to Joe

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow---Jeffco/Backyard

This morning, I had a White-throated Sparrow(tan morph) show up in the backyard pre-front. He has been here all day eating underneath the niger in suburban Lakewood. This year it looks like we have an irruption of Pine Siskens and Red-breasted Nuthatches along the Front Range. On Friday, I

[cobirds] Last Chance --Washington County. Philadelphia Vireo

Today, Darien Obrien and I headed to Last Chance and the Playas east of Anton.   Last Chance was very birdy.   The best birds were PHILADELPHIA VIDEO, White-throated Sparrow, and possible Tennessee Warbler.  The playas had 2 AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, Pectoral Sandpiper,  and many other shorebirds.

[cobirds] Mirants 9/12 Lakewood/Jeffco

Yesterday, I decided to bird Belmar Historic Park once the drizzle and storm were on their way out. Belmar was pretty quiet except for a Loggerhead Shrike (first for the park), and a large flock of birds that had Wilson's(many), Townsend's(3), Yellow-rumps, Warbling Vireo, and Chipping

[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows--El Paso County

This morning, I was able to find 3 Baird's Sparrows along Drennan Rd west of Hemmingway. Many birders I came across had seen several Baird's in their searches. I'm guessing there are more than 4-5 Baird's Sparrow in the area. Great Colorado bird!! Photos of the bird can be seen below:

[cobirds] Migration Lakewood/Jeffco

Migration is in full force in Lakewood the past couple of days!! It seems that as soon as the nesting Cooper's Hawks left the neighborhood things heated up. Below is the birds seen in our small suburban yard the last couple of days: Western Tanager--8 Western Wood Pewee-3 Chipping

[cobirds] 4 Hummingbird Day--Lakewood-Green Mtn/Jeffco

This morning, in my backyard, I had all four male hummingbird species within an hour. Two Calliope were joined by a Rufous, and several Black-chinned and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. This is always a fun time of the year when the colorful males are moving through! On Saturday, I went up to

[cobirds] Few things still moving through/ Jeffco

This morning while taking out the trash, I heard a Cordilleran Flycatcher and than saw the bird as it was calling away. He then moved to the backyard as he chased the Mountain Chickadees and their young(nested in our box for the second straight year). While watching the activity which

[cobirds] Father's Day in Jeffco

I started the day looking at the Blue-winged Warbler(Welchester Tree Park) before my family woke up. I never get tired of looking at this beauty! Then I made a second attempt ( the first time the road was closed ) for the Acorn and Red-headed Woodpeckers(Sony Pass Rd near Cheesman Reservoir)

[cobirds] Blue-winged Warbler---Welchester Tree Park/Jeffco

Today, Ira Sanders and I went out and got great looks at the Blue-winged Warbler. Also present were Western Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Western Wood-Pewee, and American Redstart. Thanks to Stephanie Jones to alerting everyone to this great bird. Photos of the bird can be seen below:

[cobirds] Crow Valley Campground--Weld

To echo Glen Walbek, Crow Valley was special today. It was one of the best days I can remember in this special area. The frustrating part was not being able to bird the other side of the park due to the high water flowing in this area. The highlight was seeing the female KENTUCKY WARBLER and

[cobirds] RE:Whip-Poor-Will--Crow Valley Campground/Weld

I was at Crow Valley Campground with a few birders including Joe Roller. We were alerted to a Common Poorwill on the west side of the campground on the other side of the fence. The bird was perched on a small stick allowing great views. After getting home, Joe Roller realized that the bird

[cobirds] Hooded x Yellow Warbler ??--Roxborough

This morning, I to look for the Hooded Warbler in Roxborough. Thanks to Greg Pasquariello's great directions I was able to easily locate the bird. Several time I noticed the lack of tolerence the bird had for a male Yellow Warbler. After taking a good look at the bird I think I understand

[cobirds] PRAIRIE WARBLER--Belmar Historic Park/Jeffco

This morning around 11am, Phil Pratt and I had a PRAIRIE WARBLER moving around the small pond next to the gazebo. During this time period, we also had a male Blackpoll Warbler, which vanished before our eyes. The Prairie Warbler disappeared after the initial looks, only to be re-found 15

Re: [cobirds] Crow Valley CG (Weld) 5/12/14

Yesterday, was a lot of fun at Crow Valley Campground. With all the water flowing( beware..the water is deeper.I walked around in soaked boots!) this place has been awesome. In addition to all the great birds I had a PINE WARBLER and a juvenile Broad-winged Hawk (I think this is the same bird

[cobirds] Western Jeffco 6/12/2014

Today, like everyone else I exprienced an incredible sparrow/blackbird fallout. I decided to bird a few locations on the west side of Jeffco. Here are a couple of highlights: Bear Creek Lake Park: 100's of Sparrows(lark,vesper, brewer's, clay-colored, and chipping) and Lark Buntings 100+

[cobirds] Crow Valley and Lower Latham 5/9

Yesterday, Daren O'Brien and I went to Crow Valley Camprground and made a quick stop at Lower Latham. Crow Valley was still birdy with very little turnover or new arrivals. The birds of interest were Black-and-White Warbler, Ovenbird, Broad-winged Hawk and a nice looking Macgillvray's

[cobirds] Northern Parula --Wheat Ridge Greenbelt

This morning the Northern Parula continued east of the bridge at Prospect Park and north of Clear Creek. It was easy to locate as the bird sang non-stop in the cool morning air. It eventually flew to the south side of Clear Creek into private property. I was only able to find a large flock

[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler--Cherry Creek SP

This morning , I was disappointed I couldn't chase after the Worm-eating Warbler because of a dental appointment. I finally made it to the Smoky Hill Picnic Area with low expectations after hearing the bird was moving north last seen at the pond to the north. When I arrived, several birders

[cobirds] Red Rocks/Jeffco 4/6/2014

This morning, I went to Red Rocks and saw the Fox Sparrow(slate-colored) and Peregrine Falcon reported by Mike Henwood yesterday. The Peregrine Falcons look like they're going to next again on Ship Rock. I saw several groups of White-throated Swifts but struck out on the Golden-crowned

Re: [cobirds] Scaup pics, Jefferson County

Thanks for sharing..Great comparison shots! Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ - Original Message - From: Tom Wilberding To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 05:15:24 - (UTC) Subject: [cobirds] Scaup pics, Jefferson County Hello birders,

[cobirds] RE: AMERICAN WOODCOCK--EL PASO(Fountain Creek)

This afternoon, I got a call from Loch Kilpatrick regarding the American Woodcock at Fountain Creek. I jumped in my vehicle in Green Mountain and arrived in an hour and a half. I was rewarded with my first Colorado American Woodcock!! Thanks to Cheryl Teuton for finding this great bird and

[cobirds] Red Rocks/Jeffco

This morning the Golden-crowned Sparrow showed along with about 8 Rosy Finches (4 Black and 4 Gray-crowned)           Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Red Rocks/Jeffco

Thanks for everybody's advice on removing the cat from the Red Rocks area. I arrived this morning in the freezing temps and noticed Gwen Moore had placed seed in the area. While placing sunflower on the stone wall I heard a few Rosy Finches circling above. After waiting for at least an hour my

[cobirds] Black Rosy Finch--Red Rocks/Jeffco

Today at 1145, I brushed off the stone wall and laid sunflower along the top. Within 1/2 hour I had two Black Rosy Finches. They ate for about 15 minutes before flying off with two others(not sure were these guys came from or which kind of Rosy-Finch). In the hour I was there, I did not see

Re: [cobirds] Local bird pics

Tom--Once again, you have great shots. I always look forward to your slideshows. I'm not sure this Prothonotary will survive this cold snap!! Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ - Original Message - From: Tom Wilberding To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent:

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler--Arapahoe County

This morning, after a wait in the cold conditions the Prothonotary Warbler finally made an appearance. A little bit later I heard the calling bird and finally located him choking down a large spider near the small stream. Thanks to Art Hudak for locating this very late warbler! Photos of

[cobirds] Red Rocks(Jeffco)-update

This afternoon, I went up to Red Rocks and spread millet under the feeders after the cold night with light snow. As soon as I spread out the seed the birds came out immediately. The Golden-crowned Sparrow showed along with a Tree Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, several Song Sparrows, lots of

[cobirds] Boulder Warblers

There were a lot of birders enjoying the show at Center Green Drive in Boulder today in the sun and wind. The Pine and Northern Parula ate non-stop in the aphid tree while the Bay-breasted would take breaks for an hour and disappear. It's surprising that warblers are the only birds taking

Re: [cobirds] more Bay-breasted Warbler pics

you nailed it!! Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ - Original Message - From: Glenn and Laurie To: Cobirds Sent: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 19:34:03 - (UTC) Subject: [cobirds] more Bay-breasted Warbler pics http://www.pbase.com/gwalbek/2013_birds

Re: [cobirds] Bay-breasted pic

What a shot! Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ - Original Message - From: Tom Wilberding To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:52:50 - (UTC) Subject: [cobirds] Bay-breasted pic Thanks to Alan Contreras! One photo:

[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks---Lakewood-Green Mtn/Jeffco

This morning, we had six Evening Grosbeaks that were eating Washington Hawthorne berries in the backyard. They seemed to totally ignore the platform feeder loaded with sunflower seed a few feet away. We also had a Townsend's Solitaire feasting on the ripe berries. Unfortunately, it won't

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow--Red Rocks/Jeffco

Today, as I pulled into the Red Rocks Trading Post I saw the post by Christian Nunes that the Teller Farm's Golden-crowned Sparrow returned. The feeders and the ground were void of seed. I threw down some millet and waited for the birds to show up. The first bird out of the thicket was the

[cobirds] RE: Red Phalarope

This morning, Daren Obrien did not see the Red Phalarope. After Joe Roller's report, I decided to enjoy the beautiful afternoon and join him for a second attempt. We got great views of the Red Phalarope on the east and west side. We also enjoyed the stunning White-faced Ibis. While

[cobirds] Chatfield SP--Pomarine Jaeger

Today, Darren O'Brien and I had great looks at the Pomarine Jaeger as he harassed gulls at Chatfield S.P. The only other thing of interest we saw was a Common Loon. Photos of this great bird can be seen in the rare to uncommon gallery below:

Re: [cobirds] Red-necked Grebe - Chatfield SP - Douglas County

Mike, Are you down there for good?? If so, Jeffco is really going to miss you. Who is going to maintain the Red Rocks feeders?? Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/- Original Message - From: mike hawk...@aol.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Cc:

[cobirds] Late Hummingbird--Lakewood/Jeffco

Our backyard in Green Mtn was very active this afternoon before the front moved in. We had a very late Townsend's Warbler and a couple of Ruby-crowned Kinglets. The biggest surprise was a late hummingbird that has visited the hummingbird feeders a couple of times. The initial identification

RE: [cobirds] Lewis's Woodpecker Lakewood Jefferson County

Does he mind visitors w/o an invite? I don't what to bother or offend anyone.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone Original message From: W. Robert Shade III wrsha...@gmail.com Date: 10/14/2013 3:29 PM (GMT-07:00) To: CoBirds Rare Bird Alert

[cobirds] RE: Lewis's Woodpecker Lakewood Jefferson County

This afternoon around 5pm I was able to see Lewis's Woodpecker from Walt and Linda Knudsen's backyard. I got great looks while the bird perched in a dead tree in the flurries directly behind their property. This was the first time I've seen a Lewis's Woodpecker in Jeffco. On the way out I

[cobirds] Jeffco after the Cold Snap

Early this am(7am) while replacing the hummingbird solution, I noticed a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak trying to chisel sunflower seeds from the ice. I went down to the yard and put in fresh sunflowers in the feeder. The bird didn't flush until I was actually pouring the seeds He flew a few

[cobirds] Jeffco Birding

With the rain stopping, I decided to hit some local Jeffco Parks. Here are the highlights: MAIN RESERVIOR Prothonotary Warbler Wilson's Warblers--many Townsend's Warbler--1 BELMAR HISTORIC PARK Wilson's Warbler--15 Orange-crowned Warbler--5 Townsend's Warbler--1 Cassin's Vireo--1 Lark

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler Main Reservoir/Jeffco

The Prothonotary Warbler is still present at Main Reservoir in Lakewood.  Many Wilson's and a Townsend's Warbler. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler---Jeffco

Today, I received a call from Joe Roller saying that Doug Kibbe and Mackenzie ? (terrible with names) had a Prothonotary Warbler at Main Reservoir (NW corner of Jewell and Kipling). Within 10 minutes, they got me on the bird. The gorgeous warbler was hanging with a flock of Bushtits,

[cobirds] Mountain Chickadees(nesting)---Lakewood/Jeffco

I call this time of the year June Gloom. Migration is over and the hummingbirds(Rufous and Calliope) have yet to start their southern migration. This year, I've had the fortune of enjoying Mountain Chickadees nesting in our front yard in SW Lakewood. These guys have driven out both our

[cobirds] Belmar Historic Park--Jeffco

Today, I birded Belmar on this gorgeous morning. Migrants this morning included: Western Tanager Yelow-rumped Warblers--lots(mostly female) Virginia Warbler Yellow Warbler--3 Orange-crowned Warbler Cassin's Vireo Common Poorwill(rare for this park) Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn

[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeaks--Wheat Ridge Greenbelt(Jeffco)

Daren Obrien and I spent an hour at the birdy Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. A pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks joined many of the more common migrants. Photos of the Grosbeaks and the Belmar Cassin's Vireo can be seen in the rare to uncommon gallery below. Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn

[cobirds] Crow Valley and Norma's Grove / Weld County

Thinking that things couldn't be any slower than Barr Lake(mentioned in earlier post by Loch Kilpatrick ), I headed to Crow Valley Campground. The only birds of interest were a Common Poorwill, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Orchard Orioles, one Hermit Thrush, a few Swainson's Thrush and a Dusky

[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler--Main Reservoir/ Jeffco

This morning, I went over to Main Reservoir and ran into Vince Friedman who had just seen a Blackpoll Warbler. Within 15 minutes I was able to locate this bird who was being harrased by the many Yellow-rumped Warblers. A few Western Tanagers, Orange-crowned, and a Savannah Sparrow summed up

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