[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper update

Several groups of birders looked for the Purple Sandpiper today between 7am and noon, without success.  Please post if you see it.  Great bird and story for the end of 2016.  Happy New Year! Glenn Walbek Castle Rock, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID -- You received this message

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper

Bird still present in late am-hard to believe it has stayed so long! Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed birding with Joe Himmel too-he was truly a great person! Happy New Year...Bill Fink -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper present

Hello all, The bird is present this morning. Good birding, Doug Faulkner Arvada, CO -- 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] Purple Sandpiper remains

Paul Slingsby and I observed the Purple Sandpiper between 11-11:30 this morning. Other observers coming and going; passersby walking down to see what was going on. Chuck Hundertmark Lafayette, CO 303-604-0531 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper

Good to here! I finally have a chance to go for it tomorrow! Stay warm little friend! Joey Angstman Fort Collins, CO -- 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

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper

The Sandpiper is alive and well at 3:00pm Sent from my iPhone -- 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

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper?

A friend and I are hoping to head up to Summit County tomorrow to finally go for the Purple Sandpiper. Has anyone heard of any reports today? Thanks. Joey Angstman Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper, today at 1:20pm.

Met a big group of people watching the PUSA this afternoon, from 12:30 pm to 1:25 pm. Under a bluebird sky and relatively mild weather, the little warrior was busy foraging along the bank, at the same place previously seen and reported. Everyone was very respectful, kept a distance, and enjoyed

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Thrives

Saw the bird in inlet near lake at 10:00 a.m. today. Unbelievable. In temps of 5 degrees and it was minus three overnight. Larry Modesitt Greenwood Village -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper (Summit)

Seen by many birders around noon on Dec 26. -- 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

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Summit Co. 12/26

Chris Wood said, the Sandpiper wasn't present for the first half and hour this morning, around 7:30am, and then flew in from somewhere. -- Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper for Christmas

Irene Rivas reported that the PURPLE SANDPIPER continues on Chrismtas Day at 9:45. Joyce Takamine Boulder -- 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] Purple Sandpiper

Hi Cobirders, My son Bob and his wife Sondra took me Thursday to see the Purple Sandpiper. I was able to see it well enough thru my Telescope from about 10;25 to 10:55 AMBob and Sondra were able to walk down where others looking at it at safe distance. It was my 452nd State bird. Over 400

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper continues

Gene Rutherford reported that the PURPLE SANDPIPER continues at the Blue River Inlet around 0800 this morning. Joyce Takamine Boulder RBA compiler -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper and 9 News

The bird was easily seen feeding at 10 am by Joyce Takamine, Topi Martinez, and me. A person from 9 News was doing a story on the bird and the birders that might air at 4 or 5 pm tonight. I mentioned the Bushong brothers, CFO, cobirds, and eBird and hope that gets mentioned. A shout out to

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper YES

Seen at the mouth of the creek about 8:10am Chip Clouse Lakewood -- 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

[cobirds] Purple sandpiper, Summit County

Hi birders, A small ever changing group of birders saw the purple sandpiper early this afternoon at the area adjacent to the parking lot on the east side of Highway 9 south of Frisco and north of Swan Mountain Rd. At times the bird was behind rocks or snow banks, but seemed to stay near the

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper - yes

Currently looking at the purple Sandpiper! My 400 state bird :-) Jessi Oberbeck Westminster, Colorado -- 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] Purple Sandpiper article in today's Denver Post

Hey, everybody. There's good coverage in this morning's *Denver Post* of the Summit County Purple Sandpiper: http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/22/middle-school-birders-purple-sandpiper-sighting-dillon-reservoir/ Duane Nelson earlier made the important point that "[w]e, as birders, are under

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper continues

Pablo Quesada & his dad saw the bird at 7:40 today, 12/22 at usual spot. Joe Roller Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Purple Sandpiper, Summit County, Frisco

Hi All, Cindy Valentine and I went up to see the bird this afternoon. When we got there, we easily found it via scope view. No other birders were there when we arrived. We viewed the bird from the parking area that the kite boarders were using. By the time we left we did not see the bird, and

[cobirds] Purple sandpiper still present

The previously reported purple sandpiper is still feeding in the same area at 2:55. there are a couple of kite-snowboarders nearby - the sandpiper seems unphased by them. Laura Steadman Boulder county -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Update

Looking at it right now at the delta of the creek; 740 AM -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper viewing ethics

I walked down the hill and stayed on the north end of the birders lined up. Great views! When I arrived the Sandpiper was on the south side of the creek. I watched it swim across the creek toward everyone and continue with it’s foraging, coming closer and closer to the shore and line of

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper viewing ethics

Dan, Thank you for explaining the the bird most likely is, indeed, bothered by us birders. I was quite surprised at how close people (myself included) could get to the bird without seemingly bothering it. I appreciate the education. *Linda Hodges* *​Colorado Springs​* On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at

RE: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper viewing ethics

20, 2016 4:41 PM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper viewing ethics Birders, I hate to bring this up, but I know I'm not the only person thinking this. Every day, people seem to be edging closer and closer to the Purple Sandpiper at Lake Dillon. I think the welfare

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper viewing ethics

Yes, the view from the parking lot was good with a scope. There is no way the bird can forage on the river with folks on the banks of the river. Steves map and drawing are good guide lines. Hopefully many more Birders will get to see it. Gregg Goodrich Highlands Ranch -- You received this

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper viewing ethics

Interestingly, the best place to see this awesome bird when I was there was up high on the "trail" the first few observers had made right along Highway 9. When I tromped out through the post holes down low to get slightly closer, hoping for a better view, I found the bird was often blocked from

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper viewing ethics

Birders, I hate to bring this up, but I know I'm not the only person thinking this. Every day, people seem to be edging closer and closer to the Purple Sandpiper at Lake Dillon. I think the welfare of this bird should come before the "money shot" photograph. We should all feel fortunate just

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper food question

of Bill Maynard <bmaynar...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 8:32 AM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper food question COBirders, If you are a stream ecologist, biology professor, or in graduate school in biology or related fields, or if you aren't

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper

At 1:15 PM the Purple Sandpiper is still in same location. Working at little spit on the lake inlet. Around 15 Birders while we were there for the 30 minutes. Warm and calm at 37 degrees. Some were walking to the mouth of the inlet and the bird was still foraging. Gregg Goodrich Highlands

[cobirds] Purple sandpiper

The bird continues at 12:30 at the previously described site. Many thanks to Steve for the excellent site map. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper

Thanks to all who found and posted about this bird. Great views! -- 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

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper food question

COBirders, If you are a stream ecologist, biology professor, or in graduate school in biology or related fields, or if you aren't and have a reasonable comment about the I.D. of this "roundworm" the Purple Sandpiper is pulling out of Blue River where it flows into Dillon Res. in Summit County,

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Run - tomorrow?

Jealous! I'm stuck at work. Very kind offer! Susan R. Thornton -- 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

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper

All, The Purple Sandpiper is still at described location. Lisa Edwards Palmer Lake, CO Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Purple Sandpiper Summit Co. CBC update

Hi all, I heard today from the compiler of the Summit County Christmas Bird Count. The count was scheduled last Friday, the day, the Purple Sandpiper was found, though the count didn't occur that day unfortunately. The count is now scheduled for early January, which means the Purple Sandpiper

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Run - tomorrow?

I’m gonna make a run up there tomorrow, in hopes that the bird will still be three and have room for 3. I’m leaving from Aurora, then 285 to C470 to I-70. If anyone wants a lift and can meet me along the way give me a call or text. Probably head out around 8 am. I don’t want to be on a time

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Summit Co.

Bird still present around noon. Great find and WOW on finding it in the first place! Brandon K. Percival Pueblo West, CO Sent from my Android -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper continues, 12/19

Purple Sand present, perfectly cooperative, in great light...viewing w Vic Zerbi at 10:15am Eric DeFonso Westminster CO Sent from the Aether > On Dec 19, 2016, at 9:35 AM, Glenn Walbek wrote: > > Currently being viewed by Todd Deininger. > > Glenn Walbek > Castle Rock,

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper continues, 12/19

Currently being viewed by Todd Deininger. Glenn Walbek Castle Rock, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Directions

Relocated in same spot right now. -2F. Brrr Scott Somershoe Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2016, at 8:20 AM, Todd Deininger wrote: > > Don't go through Frisco if chasing the sandpiper. Major delay and backup. > >> On Dec 18, 2016 12:47 PM, "Steve & Melody"

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper - Go see it!

Cobirders, The intent of this message is to point out that the Purple Sandpiper at Lake Dillon is 2,100 miles from its "normal" wintering grounds on the east coast. It has the status of MEGA rarity for the state of Colorado. Whether you are into the listing of birds or simply enjoy watching

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper - Summit Co

Birders, Tammy and I made a dash on snowy icy roads from Salida to Frisco this morning and we were able to get great looks and photos (that I will post later when we get home) along the edge of the "river". The bird was successfully feeding when we left the river about 12:15. -- Ira Sanders

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper within Summit County CBC circle

The Purple Sandpiper found on Friday, is within the Summt County CBC circle. The count was scheduled to have occurred that day. Waiting to hear from the compiler, if the count did occur that day, as scheduled. If it was, then the Purple Sandpiper was seen on count day of the Summit County CBC,

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper - yes at 4:31pm

Cobirders, The Purple Sandpiper was last seen by us until 4:31pm. Follow the tracks from parking area. The shorebird tucked down along the edge of the stream and out of sight for the night. What a great bird. Thanks to all who found and kept reporting about it! Sue Riffe Sent from my iPhone

RE: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Directions

Sandpiper still here 1:30 pm. Thanks for the great directions.Tom & Kay Original message From: Steve & Melody <waxwi...@q.com> Date: 12/18/16 12:47 PM (GMT-07:00) To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Directions Cobirders, I crea

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Directions

Cobirders, I created directions to the Purple Sandpiper for a couple of fellow intrepid chasers. I have not seen any specific directions for the bird since the first post by the Bushong brothers, so I thought I would put this out on Cobirds for others to use: Again, a huge shout

[cobirds] PURPLE SANDPIPER still present

at previously reported location Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper, Summit

Folks, Steve Stachowiak, Steve Larson, Loch Kilpatrick and I were able to see and photograph the Purple Sandpiper this morning. The dark color, orange legs and orange basal quarter of the mandible appear to eliminate Rock Sandpiper from contention. Thanks indeed to the Bushong boys who found

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper, Summit

All, A group of about a dozen of us looked at and photographed the Purple Sandpiper between noon and 1pm. Park in the pulloff off Hwy 9 about 1/4 mile north of Swan Mountain Road. We had to walk about 100 yds north to get a clear view of the bird: follow the postholes in the snow. The bird was

Re: [cobirds] PURPLE SANDPIPER, NOW

Thank you Jack for the recent post there are a few of us making the lovely drive up there this morningLoch kilpatrick, Parker Colorado  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 8:46 AM, Jack Bushong wrote: Hi all, I am currently viewing the sandpiper

[cobirds] PURPLE SANDPIPER, NOW

Hi all, I am currently viewing the sandpiper in the same location as previously reported. Jack Bushong, Louisville, CO -- 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

Re: [cobirds] PURPLE SANDPIPER, CO

Were you helping with the Summit County CBC today? That would be like one of the best birds ever, on a Colorado Christmas Bird Count. Right up there, with Streak-backed Oriole, Harris's Hawks, Bramblings, etc.! Brandon K. Percival Colorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, CO On 12/16/16, Jack

[cobirds] PURPLE SANDPIPER, CO

Hi all, My brother and I just saw a *Purple Sandpiper* on Dillion Reservoir, CO. The bird was foraging on the Blue River Arm of the Reservoir about 20 yds off of hwy 9 along a stretch of rocky shoreline/ice. It was dumping snow throughout the observation period and is supposed to continue to do