[cobirds] Williamson's Sapsucker and more migrating White-throated Swifts in Canon City area
Today I found the first of the fall Williamson's Sapsucker, a male, in Canon City. It was feeding in one of the pines at a private residence where I have seen many sapsuckers over the years. Today I also found a latish Warbling Vireo along the Arkansas River and a Black Phoebe nearby. A few days ago I spotted another migrating flock of White-throated Swifts, these were east of Canon City following the Arkansas River. I have posted photos of the sapsucker and the swifts on my Birds and Nature blog. http://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/ SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAAUvckrckv6b5T8A%3DtyKOpq9WWHHSv7cCTk6bVhNoRVCCYbRuQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bire Alert, 4 October 2014
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: October 4, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Saturday, October 4 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Broad-winged Hawk (Jefferson, Weld) American Golden-Plover (Adams, Washington, Weld) Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Bent) Sabine's Gull (Adams, Arapahoe, Bent, Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Park) Mew Gull (Larimer) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Adams, Douglas/Jefferson,Larimer) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Park) Blue-headed Vireo (Bent) Philadelphia Vireo (Washington) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Pueblo, Washington) Sprague's Pipit (Washington, *Yuma) McCown's Longspur (Washington, Weld) Field Sparrow (Washington) Sagebrush Sparrow (Pueblo) EASTERN MEADOWLARK (Weld) ADAMS COUNTY: --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Roller at Barr Lake in the NW corner on September 28. Roller also reported that others had 2 Sabine's Gulls at Barr Lake on September 28. --At Barr Lake on September 30, Dowell reported juv American Golden-Plover, Lesser Black-backed Gull, and Sabine's Gull. ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --A Sabine's Gull was reported by Parsons at Cherry Creek SP on September 26 and September 28. On September 28, Righter reported 3 Sabine's Gulls in the NE of Cherry Creek. BENT COUNTY: --A Buff-breasted Sandpiper was reported by Deininger at Blue Lake on September 27. Follow the canal south. --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Duane Nelson at Tempel Grove on October 1. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On September 18 Kellner reported 6 1st year Sabine's Gulls at Chatfield and on September 24, Halverstatd reported 2 Sabine's Gulls and a Lesser Black-backed Gull. On September 22 at Chatfield, Suddjian reported a Sabine's gull at the Marina Sandspit and a Sabine's Gull at the Swim Beach. On September 23, Carstensen reported 3 Sabine's gulls by the Marina Sandspit. On September 26, Tina Jones reported 4 juv Sabine's Gulls at the Marina Sandspit. On September 27, Mark Miller reported 5 Sabine's Gulls (4 imm, 1 ad) east of the marina towards the mouth of Plum Creek. On September 29, Suddjian reported 2 -3 imm Sabine's Gulls at Chatfield. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --An ad Broad-winged Hawks was reported by Suddjian flying S along the Dakota Hogback on September 30. LARIMER COUNTY: --A Sabine's Gull was reported by Baron at Lake Loveland on September 28. --At Timnath Reservoir on September 29, Mlodinow reported 1 juv Mew Gull and 1 juv Sabine's Gull. --An ad Lesser-Black-backed Gull was reported by Baron at Equalizer Lake on September 30. PARK COUNTY: --A juv Sabine's Gull was reported by Suddjian on a pond along the N side pf CR 34 on September 27. --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Suddjian on CR 33 on September 27. PUEBLO COUNTY: --On September 29, at Chico Basin Ranch, Bill Maynard reported Chestnut-collared and McCown's Longspurs. --On October 2, Margie Joy reported a Sagebrush Sparrow at the south side of Pueblo Reservoir SWA near the end of the dirt hunting/fishing access road. WASHINGTON COUNTY: --An American Golden-Plover was reported by Kaempfer at playas about 6 miles E of Anton on CR 12 and CR JJ on September 27. On September 28, Chavez reported 2 American Golden-Plovers at the Anton Playas. --A Philadelphia Vireo was reported by Chavez at Last Chance on September 28. A Field Sparrow was reported by Riffe at Last Chance on September 28. --On September 28, on CR NN between CR 12 and US 36, Riffe reported hearing 10 McCown's Longspurs, a Chestnut-collared Longspur, and heard a Sprague's Pipit. WELD COUNTY: --An ad Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Mlodinow at Crow Valley on September 23. A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Dowell in SW corner of Crow Valley on September 28. On September 29, Mlodinow reported 5 Broad-winged Hawks at Crow Valley and an EASTERN MEADOWLARK. YUMA COUNTY: --3 Sprague's Pipits were reported by Kaempfer at Pipit Hill near old Bonny Reservoir on September 27. Go east past old Bonny Dam to Hale and continue north. Take the track to NW, continuing on the fainter track to right when first is about to turn into someone's driveway. At top of hill, just before a windmill operated water hole were the pipits. On October 3, Kellner reported 3 Prague's Pipits at Pipit Hill. The DFO field trip for Saturday, October 4 will be to Morris Nature Center at Star K Ranch led by Chris Rurk (253-225-7104 or chrisrurik AT gmail.com). Trip is limited to first 14 registrations. Ranch is located south of I-70 on Smith Road between Chambers and Airport Blvd. Address is 16002 E. Smith Road. Walk migrations trails for about 3 miles. Stops at Bluff Lake, Tower Road Playa, Heron Pond, Westerly Wetlands. Be prepared to carpool and share expense. Brings binoculars, scopes, snacks, and water. Dress for predicted weather. The DFO field trip for Sunday, October 5 will be to Chico Basin Ranch led by
[cobirds] Re: Snipe Symposium. Walden Ponds. Boulder
Hi, all. Yesterday afternoon, Friday, Oct. 3, Hannah and Andrew and I popped in at Cottonwood Marsh to see if we could view the snipe symposium. I'm not sure if we were at the right pond (we checked only Cottonwood Marsh), but we saw no snipes. However, we did find 4 Greater Yellowlegs, a Wood Duck and a few Northern Pintails, and 2 Orange-crowned Warblers. Also sightings of Pat Heller and Dan Durda. eBird checklist here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20024351 Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County, Colorado On Friday, October 3, 2014 7:02:26 AM UTC-6, Carl Starace wrote: Fun to observe such a gathering of Wilson's Snipe,[32], at the first pond. Also present were 2 Least Sandpiper, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, a Snowy Egret, 120 American Widgeon, and a single Ring necked Duck. Further along I had a dozen White crowned Sparrow and 2 Ruby crowned Kinglets. Good October Birding All,Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/46067ad7-059d-47bc-b8d0-c60e3b4314fb%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chatfield (Jefferson Douglas) Sabine's and RED PHALAROPE
At least 5 Sabine's Gulls AND a Red Phalarope are being seen as I write this from the handicapped fisherman's access point (west of the marina). Bring a scope as the birds are WAAAY out there during on the water. 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/bueyug7nlfphl2in7qtttaah.1412433520918%40email.android.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: 13 Sandhill Cranes
My husband heard them flying over our property in Coal Creek Canyon yesterday., heading south. Janis Robinson Coal Creek Canyon On Friday, October 3, 2014 8:21:38 PM UTC-6, lark L wrote: While walking North Rim Trail south of Niwot Road bordering Boulder Valley Ranch and Boulder Reservoir. At 6:15 this evening. Heard their primeval call first. They were flying fairly low southwardly, then to the east, then to the west, then to the north. I got in my car and drove around for an hour listening and looking to see where they may have decided to roost for the night. No luck. Did hear one Great horned Owl and see another. Happy October Birding, Lark Latch Boulder County, 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/54448d00-67e5-4691-9f66-d0cce7e77722%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Baltimore Oriole, El Paso County, 10/4
Hi, all. We live in the Old Farm subdivision of NE Colorado Springs. A few minutes ago we had a new bird at our suet feeder for a few minutes. After viewing the bird and consulting both our Sibley and Nat Geo guides, we concluded it was a first fall Baltimore Oriole. This is a first for our yard and totally unexpected. The bird was orange overall, not yellow. It had a long tail and sharp bill – not like a tanager bill. The wings were black with two white bars. There was no black on the head. After in finished at our suet feeder it flew up our hill to the east. Really a cool sighting for Jeanne and me. Let’s Go Birding!! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/481EEA4A84F94FD08CCCB62EF55EE97F%40MelDesktop. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, Boulder Co., Oct. 4
Hello, Birders. A little while ago this sunny Saturday morning, Oct. 4, Andrew and I saw and heard a *White-throated Sparrow* along the shore of Waneka Lake, Boulder County. The bird was just northwest of the playground. The White-throated Sparrow exhibits a balanced chromosomal polymorphism; the bird we observed was of the black-and-white (bright or dominant) morph. In the past week, White-throated Sparrows have been putting on a good show just to our north; a week ago, Andrew and I (and others) saw at least 4 just outside Cheyenne, Laramie County, and a few days later, birders in Casper, Natrona County, found at least 12. Here is a recording of the flight call of the White-throated Sparrow at Waneka Lake: http://www.xeno-canto.org/197803 Spectrographically, the flight call of the White-throated Sparrow is unique, being double-banded, high-pitched, descending, and wavering or trilled toward the end. This is what the Waneka Lake bird looked like: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j0zlKmCFGm4/VDAy7QHyDAI/Vt0/3Msrq5IDAmk/s1600/White-throated%2BSparrow.jpg In the immediate vicinity were Orange-crowned, Wilson's, and Audubon's warblers. Also, surround-sound Allard's ground crickets. No Sandhill Cranes for us yet, but we have ears cocked to the sky... Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County, 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/272b3d6f-988f-4873-90d8-0439c096108a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins (LARIMER)
I went to Grandview Cemetery yesterday evening and this morning. Things were very lively around a couple of the hackberry trees that Dave Leatherman has posted about so many times. The only warblers I spotted were Orange-crowned, but there were Ruby-crowned Kinglets, lots of Chickadees (including Mountain), lots of Red-breasted Nuthatches, and (this morning) a small group of Bushtits. As near as I can tell, the psyllids are hatching. I'm not posting because I saw anything terribly unusual, but rather to encourage other birders to visit the Cemetery and check those hackberries that attracted several unusual warblers last October. John Shenot 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 email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/338fe5b5-7430-485a-8f55-088c3e7842dd%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Fremont County - Greater Roadrunner
After years of wishing to see Greater Roadrunner in Fremont County I finally saw one today. It was on the road leading into Brush Hollow Reservoir. It was by far the most cooperative Roadrunner I have ever encountered. It stopped and posed for photos for a couple minutes. http://www.pbase.com/robbphoto/inbox Robb Hinds Colorado Springs El Paso County -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGA7pEZ_-W16XGNtiJxzDrqaMqAbM53n3igccMxbH%3Dmchw8VCQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Riverbend Ponds FTC
Hi all A delightful fall day birding Riverbend Ponds Fort Collins Highlights included: Virginia Rail Wilson's Snipe Merlin As well as 25 other expected, friendly bird species Bob Righter Denver CO Sent from my iPad -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/209325EE-854C-47FF-A5FD-20C6520C3834%40earthlink.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Huerfano County Update: Ovenbird
This morning at Daigre Lake we found a nice small assortment of warblers: Orange-crowned Warbler Wilson's Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler A nice surprise was a new Huerfano County species for us: Ovenbird! Paul and Polly Wren Neldner La Veta, 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA%2BFr6DLBf6-VZR%2BH2SkiEJcC8WpQoHo63V-p_rKjx5OV%2BfirWA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Snipe Symposium - Not Quite, Walden Ponds, Boulder
This mornings Wilson Snipe count was down to 6 at Cottonwood Marsh. Sorry Ted/others missed the larger assemblage. Also present were 7 Ring necked Duck and a single Redhead. A Peregrine made a couple of swings before heading off eastwards. Good October birding All, Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA%2B1xDH6Uhhp3gkf1%3DBbkXrBVGj3EU-qm73OurgHbr570iRQSeQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Late No. Waterthrush, Walden/Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County
CObirders, About 10 am this morning I walked west along the Walden/Sawhill boundary, then turned to the south where I walked along a dirt trail/road until I reached the SW corner of Sawhill Lake #1. What sounded like a dozen chickadees and a bird with a very distinct, hard chip were in a tree between the road and the lake. I finally located the stealthy waterthrush and got excellent looks from about 20'. It had a white breast covered by dark brown stripes, a white supercilium, and pointed bill. The waterthrush didn't seem to be hanging out with other birds. It flew toward Boulder Creek, and I did not re-find it. A Ruby-crowned Kinglet and several White-crowned Sparrows were in the vicinity. I'll post a complete list to E-bird. A Prairie Falcon was sitting on a tall power pole by Cottonwood Marsh when I left. I scoped waterfowl on Cottonwood Marsh before I left and found 5 Greater Yellowlegs, 1 Redhead hanging out with a few RIng-necked Ducks, many coots and wigeon and a smattering of other species. It's a gorgeous day out there-- hope someone re-finds it. Paula Hansley Louisville -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CANF-7hqMrrXSVcEy5gqUm6i69SvRFBjmdPbSv%2BgQ7xyB%2Bjm6dA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Waterthrush sp.
I probably should have identified the waterthrush as Waterthrush sp., because I did not see the leg color to rule out Louisiana Waterthrush (bright pink). There are other subtle differences between the species, but I did not see it long enough to consider them. The brown streaking on the birds upper breast was dense and bold, more similar to that of the Northern Waterthrush. The Northern Waterthrush is much more likely to be seen here, but you never know! Paula -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CANF-7hoiFP-uT18%3DOEGmWaJPu04YBNQOaPY_kW%3DRC1QotfQGJg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Boyd Terns (Larimer)
Three Forster's, four Common/Arctic. Roosting northwest shore. North end of State Park. Working on ID now. Nick Komar At Boyd L 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 to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/AD23A412-71EE-42E0-8646-0B9E5B404D7C%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red Phalarope, Chatfield SP continues
COBirders, The Red Phalarope reported earlier by Joey Kellner from Chatfield SP was re-found this afternoon from the swimming beach area, though the many boats were pushing it around quite a bit. Also seen were at least three Sabine's Gulls. My good luck boat hitchhiking continued, and I was able to get a reasonably good photo of the Phalarope that can be viewed here https://www.flickr.com/photos/pgburke/15255352417/in/photostream/. Good birding, Peter Burke Boulder, Colorado Peter Burke Editor, *Colorado Birds* *Colorado Field Ornithologists* 935 11th St. Boulder, CO 80302 (973) 214-0140 CFO http://www.cfobirds.org/ Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/pgburke/ LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/peter-burke/5/788/a62 -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CACjv0GZqr%3Dv7Dv%3D4tU%2Brau3_bUAJJ3Yv7JyPEvEv2AnnrJEgUQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] SE Colorado 10/4
Chris Knight and I birded our way from Rocky Ford to Lamar today. We had 103 species of birds. 14 species of shorebirds during the day. Best birds: Northern Parula at Hasty Campground; Sabine's Gull - juvenile at John Martin Res., Bent Co.; White-throated Sparrow at Melody Tempel Grove; Bent Co.; Harris's Sparrow at Lamar C.C. Grove, Prowers. A few mountain birds too. Two Western Scrub-Jays at Fort Lyon W.E., Bent Co. I'll post more things tomorrow from home. Brandon K. Percival -- Pueblo West, CO -- sent from my phone -- 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 email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/647827.31823.bm%40smtp205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
