[cobirds] Evening Grosbeak, Larimer

For the second time this fall I have had an evening grosbeak show up at my house. Last time was about 3 weeks ago. I had one earlier this spring too, but this year was my first time in seven years of living here that I have had this species in my yard. Hopefully this reflects a local

[cobirds] Fall Count Cherry Creek SP

Fall Count Cherry Creek SP Friday: Of interest: Juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger was found picking on the shore in the cove north of the Swim Beach. Nice mixture of Sanderling, four Pectoral, several Least and two Baird's Sandpipers on the Southeast corner spit. Four Red-necked Phalaropes pretty far

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert -- September 11, 2010

Date: September 11, 2010 e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Allison Hilf This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 8am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include

[cobirds] Little Gull @ ChatfieldSP

We found the gull from the south side of the lake, marina pt. parking lot. Take trail on left side of porta potty. We found it probably bet. 10-11 am. Not sure we saw Sabine's. Also seen were about 19-20 Common Loons, we think. Best view of Loons was from swimming beach. Cedar Waxwings also

[cobirds] Jaeger species at Big Johnson, El Paso County

Folks, Bill Maynard reports that John Drummond has found a juvenile plumage, dark jaeger at Big Johnson Reservoir in El Paso County. They are still uncertain of ID, but state it doesn't appear to be a Long-tailed Jaeger. Directions to Big Johnson can be found from this link.

[cobirds] Little Gull Update (negative)

Several birders looked for the Chatfield Little Gull early this morning and again later in the morning but were unable to find it. There are fewer Sabine's Gulls as well, with only 4 juvis seen today. Glenn Walbek Castle Rock, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Weld cattle egrets

This a.m. there were over 65 cattle egrets in fields west of CR 46 x CR 41. Pete Plage Broomfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[cobirds] Retraction re. Little Gull

Sorry about the earlier post. We saw Sabine's gull this am verses Little Gull. I got the M pattern mixed up. Mary Driscoll Denver MFLD Sent from my iPod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Jaeger Spuh Big J (El Paso)

COBirders, The jaeger that WAS at Big Johnson Reservoir has left, last seen flying against the head winds to the south. Brandon Percival has been alerted for the possibility that it might seek out Pueblo Res. The jaeger was distantly photographed but still needs to be researched as to its

[cobirds] Sabine's Gull, Boulder Res

All, Bill Kaempfer, John Vanderpoel and I were out and about Boulder County this morning. Best birds were an immature Sabine's Gull on the northwest shore of Boulder Res and then out in the res, the continuing Pacific Loon at McIntosh Lake in west Longmont, and Common, Forster's and a Black

[cobirds] American Golden-Plover (Boulder)

COBirders, Ted and Andrew Floyd just called to report a juvenile American Golden-Plover at the northwest corner of Boulder Res. (Boulder) at 3:30 P.M. Bill Maynard Colorado Springs Get Free Email with Video Mail Video Chat!

[cobirds] Weld County

New plover habitat for next season--WCR 51/90 SW corner and .5m to NE. Looks like a fire took place sometime a few weeks ago HUGE area burned. WCR 51/90 NE about .75m E on S Mountain Plover - 1 WCR 33/100 Burrowing Owl - 14 WCR 90/43 Burrowing Owl - 2 WCR 92/43 Burrowing Owl - 6 Crow Valley

[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch RMBO banding 11 Sep 2010

Hi Cobirders Despite my dire predictions we had a great day here at Chico. There was a massive exodus (just one recapped bird from yesterday, a Wilson's Warbler) and a large arrival last night. We banded a couple Swainson's Thrushes (rare in fall). There were at least a couple Barn Owls

[cobirds] Caspian Terns , Big Johnson

As well as the Big Jaeger Spuh at Big Johnson ( lots of fuzzy photos are being examined ) , a pair of Caspian Terns were resting on the sand island at the same time. John Drummond Monument -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group.

[cobirds] RMBO Ridgway Banding Station Report 9/8 - 9/11

Hello CObirders, On Wednesday we opened the Ridgway banding station, Thursday was our first official day with scheduled school groups, and today we did a public banding demonstration day. We've had a good turnout of both birds and people. In the last two days our numbers have been dominated by

[cobirds] RMBO Banding Station Report, Barr Lake, Saturday

Hi Birders, A large crowd of Barr Lake Fall Fest visitors enjoyed the birds at the banding station this morning. Relatively slow until a flock of Spizella Sparrows hit net 21 about 10 a.m. We banded a total of 44 birds. Many visitors have reminded me how much I whined about the numbers

[cobirds] diary of Broad-tailed HB nest, Golden

I am sorry for this very late post. Due to a summer of visiting family and being out of town for half of August, I am only now getting photos placed on my website. I was alerted on 17 June to a Broad-tailed Hummingbird nest in a nearby neighbor's newly planted tree. I followed the nesting

[cobirds] Chatfield 9/11 (no Little Gull)

Hi Everyone-- Marcia Marvin and I scoped Chatfield Reservoir from 2 until about 4 this afternoon 9/11. At one point I counted 5 Sabine's Gulls (1 juv, the rest adult basic with gray backs), although usually only 2 or 3 were visible. The adult alternate bird seems to have left, as has the Little