[cobirds] Lapland Longspur/Weld

2021-12-06 Thread 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds
Hi all Two Lapland Longspur in tow with about two dozen Horned Lark on the exposed shoreline of CR 61/74 Galeton Ponds (south one). Also, Northern Shrike along South Platter river at CR 61 crossing--Rough-legged Hawk in that area last weekend. The Hwy 34/CR 69 energy development pond continues

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur/Weld

2021-11-04 Thread 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds
Hi all On routine morning walk along CR 100 and CR 33 had 4 Lapland Longspur flyover and then farther down road another smaller group of 2. The walk starts on CR 100 .25m east of CR 33 and then south on CR 33 for about .5m. There is large prairie dog colony on both sides of road which attracts

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur/Weld

2020-11-06 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
Hi all Had two Lapland Longspur fly overhead in yard yesterday. You can probably find them along Weld CR 33 between 98 and 100. The expansive Prairie Dog colony to the west is now grown into our 33 acres (Two Burrowing Owl families this summer). Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthe

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur [Weld]

2018-12-03 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
Hi all Saturday was an excellent day to find the Lapland Longspur along Weld CR 94 and Weld CR 35--multiple dozens of them again, here are some photos: - http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/53/weld-cr-35-and-94-nunn Optimal times are right after a snow storm when fiel

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur [Weld]

2017-11-27 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
Hi all While strolling along Weld CR 33 between 98 and 100 (large prairie dog colony both sides) we had 15-20 Lapland Longspur flying around. We hear some of these birds flying overhead in our yard, too, like yesterday putting up our Christmas lights. - Mute Swan - 2 (F St in gravel pond o

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur/Weld

2017-10-31 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
Hi all 2 Lapland Longspur along Weld CR 33 one mile south of Weld CR 98 in Nunn. 6 Lapland Longspur at the very large prairie dog colony .5m north of Weld CR 90 on Weld CR 29. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur [Weld County Landfill, Severance, Weld]

2017-02-24 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all On the north side of the dump along Weld CR 84, .25m east of Weld CR 25 hanging out in fallow field on south. They were with a flock of Horned Lark (24+). I turned off car and both longspurs walked within 15 feet of my driver side window. Excellent photos: - http://coloradobirder