[cobirds] Boulder Rez fallout, 4/17 (Boulder County)

Hello, Birders. No real rarities for Hannah Floyd and me this snowy Sunday afternoon, Apr. 17, at Boulder Reservoir, Boulder County, but the scene there was nevertheless spectacular--as it typically is during spring snowstorms. Most of the action was on the sprawling mudflats at the main north

Re: [cobirds] Red-throated Loon continues at Boyd Lake

I just (7:20) had the loon on the WAY east side looking from Willows Landing. Brad Biggerstaff Fort Collins +++ It's amazing what you see when you look +++ On Apr 17, 2016 7:22 PM, "Joey Angstman" wrote: > Still no luck for me. Viewed the lake at 6:30 from the east side

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon continues at Boyd Lake

Still no luck for me. Viewed the lake at 6:30 from the east side across from the swim beach all the way to the north end, but did not spot the bird. Joey Angstman Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Swainson's Hawk, Squirrel Creek Road, El Paso County

I decided to take a drive out to the eastern plains of El Paso Country this morning to see raptors and migrants. Despite the wind, it was a productive couple of hours! A few highlights: Saw dozens of northern mockingbirds and several flocks of western bluebirds blowing around in the strong

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon continues at Boyd Lake

I just spotted the loon from the swim beach, it's on the east side slowly moving north. Views unfortunately, are distant and less than satisfactory. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Brown Pelican still present at John Martin Reservoir

Birders, The adult Brown Pelican persists in the stilling basin below the dam at John Martin Reservoir (Bent County) as of 4/17. If present, it often roosts on the lone emergent rock in the middle of the basin. It is easy to see from the pullouts on the dam, but you can get much closer

[cobirds] El Paso Co. birding

On my way home from Chico Basin Ranch, where I saw, among other birds, gray flycatcher, hermit thrush and golden-crowned kinglet, I stopped at Squirrel Creek Rd and Ellicott to look for mountain plover. Did not see the plover, but there were two long-billed curlews in the same field on the

[cobirds] There is sad news today. Bob Rozinski has passed away.

Bob was a skilled photographer, an avid student of birds, a almost daily visitor to Cherry Creek State Park and a friend. He will be missed by so many of us. No one knew that he was ill until the shocking news came that he had been diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer only ten days before his

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon continues at Boyd Lake

David Bray reports that the loon is currently at the extreme southeast corner of the lake. Nick Komar Fort Collins 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

[cobirds] Caspian Tern -- Pueblo 4/17

I was at the Osprey Picnic Area, below Pueblo Reservoir dam this morning (Pueblo County), when I saw a Caspian Tern fly by.  Also, all six normal species of swallows were present along the Arkansas River, below Pueblo Reservoir dam as well.  I didn't see any low flying small swifts this

Re: [cobirds] Unusual Colorado Flycatcher

Great find, Rob. Definitely a Vermilion Flycatcher. A drab first spring female. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2016, at 9:41 PM, Robert Raker wrote: > > To my amazement yesterday, I believe I may have observed a female Vermilion > Flycatcher

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 17 April 2016

Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Date: April 17, 2016 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, April 17, 2016, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species).