[cobirds] Re: Western Kingbird today! Arapahoe county

I've been told that in 2009 there was a February sighting in Cheyenne County on the 27th. There have also been a few March recordings over the years. These are not Ebird records. As far as I can tell, my sighting is the earliest known sighting for the month of February (25th) Susan R. Thornton

[cobirds] Re: Western Kingbird today! Arapahoe county

I've been told that in 2009 there was a February sighting in Cheyenne County on the 27th. There have also been a few March recordings over the years. These are not Ebird records. As far as I can tell, my sighting is the earliest known sighting for the month of February (25th) Susan R. Thornton

RE: [cobirds] Swan #4 at Cottonwood Marsh

Hi Everyone, The fourth bird kept apart from the other three, but tried to push its way through the ice to get a bit closer. It had quite a bit of dirt and grime on its neck, so I’m sure we’re talking about the same bird. It had a noticeable bulge in the bill, but it wasn’t what the Brits

Re: [cobirds] Greenwood Village Birding (Arapahoe Co.)

Nice Ross's Goose pix. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2017, at 6:10 PM, Jared Del Rosso wrote: > > On Thursday, while driving home from DIA, I spotted an all white goose with > some Canada / Cackling at West Middle School (Belleview & Holly) in Greenwood > Village

Re: [cobirds] Swan #4 at Cottonwood Marsh

Hi Maria, I would make an argument that the bird in your photos is part of the pair of adult Tundra Swans that are invariably accompanied by the immature. Presumably they are a family group. The yellow spot on this one is rather small and can be hard to see, especially at a distance. Ted

[cobirds] Greenwood Village Birding (Arapahoe Co.)

On Thursday, while driving home from DIA, I spotted an all white goose with some Canada / Cackling at West Middle School (Belleview & Holly) in Greenwood Village (Arapahoe). I couldn't tell, while driving on far side of Belleview, whether it was a Snow or Ross's. But either would be my first in

Re: [cobirds] Front Range Bushtits-What's Up Wtih That?

Welcome back Doug "Thick-billed Kingbird" Ward. I still thick of bushtit as a special bird when I see one, mostly because of my indoctrination regarding their status when I moved here in the 1970s. But certainly they are a great example of a species that has changed dramatically. Rightly or

[cobirds] Re: Western Kingbird today! Arapahoe county

I looked twice for this bird at Cherry Creek State Park today, in the mourning and afternoon. When I was looking at Lake Loop it was 15 degrees F. Therefore, I wouldn't be suprised if he had already moved on. I looked at the ebird bar charts. Not only had this species never been reported in

[cobirds] American Woodcock at Bobcat Ridge, Larimer county

The evanescent American Woodcock was in the creek a bit east of the ranger's house this afternoon, so, obviously it's still around. Could be seen from the county road that runs through the area. Thanks to Joe Roller for teaching me the word "timberdoodle" for this hard to spot species,

Re: [cobirds] Horned Larks in Boulder and Larimer Counties

My husband and I also saw a few flocks of about 20 horned larks each on the way up and down Poudre canyon both ways on Friday, some in the flats along the road after the Narrows and then further along up the canyon, mostly along the road. I have seen them normally in June and later in the tundra

Re: [cobirds] Swan #4 at Cottonwood Marsh

Birders, The two obvious adult Tundra Swans, one with extensive yellow on the bill and the other with a small yellow tear drop, are the likely parents of the immature. This family group acts as a unit and they are rarely separated by very much space. One adult has extensive yellow on the

[cobirds] American Black Duck , Woods Lake

Above seen at 3:25 pm on eastern shore line of Woods Lake Weld County . John Drummond Colorado Springs 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,

[cobirds] Caribbean Trip: St Martin/St Maarten, Anguilla, Saba

Greetings All I just returned from a most excellent trip to the Caribbean. Photos of birds, bugs, and such (along with some hotel recommendations, etc) can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/36088296@N08/albums/72157678872413611 Good Birding and Best Wishes Steve Mlodinow -- You

Re: [cobirds] Front Range Bushtits-What's Up Wtih That?

I'm not an old timer here, but the urban areas also have suet feeders, which Bushtits along the Front Range seem to favor. And elsewhere in the species' range, cottonwood riparian is a frequently used habitat. David Suddjian Ken Caryl Valley Littleton, CO On Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 11:31 AM, Doug

[cobirds] Front Range Bushtits-What's Up Wtih That?

“Long time Colorado birder, first time CoBirds poster”. After being away for 17 years, I find myself back in the Front Range of Colorado on a regular basis now. Being born and raised here, I had over 25 years of birding experience before heading north to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in 2000; actually

[cobirds] Horned Larks in Boulder and Larimer Counties

7:30 AM Friday morning, following the storm that dropped about 4 inches of snow in Lyons, I saw a flock of approx. 20 Horned Larks feeding on the roadside in front of the Lyons Firehouse. Up in Pinewood Springs where snowfall was a little heavier, I found one lone Horned Lark huddled down in a

Re: [cobirds] Swan #4 at Cottonwood Marsh

I had not gotten the chance yet to post about this, but I saw four swans there last night. Three were Tundra Swans (2 adults and a 1st year), and the fourth I thought was a Trumpeter based on the complete lack of yellow in the lores and what seemed to be larger size (although they are hard to

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches in Telluride (San Miguel County)

Hello Colorado Birders: The fresh snow and drop in temperatures after the cold front Thursday brought a significant influx of rosy-finches to my feeders here in Telluride. I witnessed a feeding frenzy Friday and Saturday with about 20 pounds of hulled sunflower consumed both days. All three*

Re: [cobirds] Western Kingbird today! Arapahoe county

And an early Double-crested Cormorant in Colorado Springs yesterday. At Double Tree pond. *Linda Hodges* On Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 8:59 PM, Joe Roller wrote: > Great find, Susan! > The previous high latitude for Western Kingbird for February was that of > Dallas, Texas, per

[cobirds] Swan #4 at Cottonwood Marsh

Hi Everyone, A fourth swan has just come in. It looks and sounds like a Trumpeter. Mark Miller Longmont, CO  Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S® 5 ACTIVE™, an AT 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Cottonwood Marsh 2/26

Hi Everyone, There are three Tundra Swans sleeping in the gelid waters of Cottonwood Marsh in Boulder this morning 2/26. Mark Miller Longmont, CO  Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S® 5 ACTIVE™, an AT 4G LTE smartphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Louisville Birds

Hey Ryan - it's been residing in Superior and Louisville for quite a few winters. The kids over in Superior love him and actually have given him a name. White Face. Susan Wise Longmont Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 26 February 2017

Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail:RBA AT cobirds.org Date: February 26, 2017 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, February 26 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species) NOTE:

[cobirds] Swan - Sawhill Pond 2/24/17

Morning stroll through Sawhill Ponds. 1 Swan, each pond had about 2-3 GBH, and a plethora of ducks and geese -Kyle Medina -Westminster, CO -- You received this