[cobirds] Banding Rosy-finches in Colorado - We have a neat listserv

COBirders-- On New Year's Day at 5:00 p.m. I posted a query about a banded Rosy-finch photographed the day before on the Westcliffe CBC in Custer County. I asked if anyone knew of records of Rosy-finch banding in our state. Several COBirders responded right away, with two reminding me of a Dec.

[cobirds] Siskins ,Jefferson County,CO

Hi all, I have been over run with Pine Siskins, at my feeders since 12/26/2018. I have not had these numbers for years. It is interesting since I am 2, blocks north of Denver County. The birds also feed on the seeds of my native Rabbitbrush [Chrysothamnus naueosus]. They are also feeding on

Re: [cobirds] Brown Thrasher, Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe County

While unsuccessfully trying to refind the Broomfield County clay-colored sparrow at Columbine Meadows Park this afternoon, I had to settle for a pair of brown thrashers instead. Pictures were added within my ebird checklist. David Ely Broomfield, CO On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 5:53 PM cteuton

[cobirds] Brown Thrasher, Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe County

This afternoon, while waiting for an appearance by Cherry Creek's ongoing Rusty Blackbird (unsuccessfully, unfortunately), Dan and I had a brief sighting of a Brown Thrasher. The bird perched up for a short time before diving back into the widely available cover in the area around the small

[cobirds] Jefferson and Arapahoe Co - 2 Jan

I hadn’t planned to bird today but spent half the day out killing furlough time. Missed fox sparrow at red rocks, but caught up with some friends who were also looking. A canyon wren put on a show though. I about immediately found the golden-crowned sparrow in Morrison. Missed winter wren

[cobirds] Eastern Arapahoe County Jan 2

I began at Aurora Res at dawn, finding an icy world. Judging by the trackless snow, I was the first one on the dam this year. The reservoir was nearly all frozen, with only scattered small areas of open water. Still, there were were many *Cackling Geese* (maybe 30,000), and representative *Snow*,

Re: [cobirds] Tundra/Trumpeter Swan South Platte Park

In juvenile swans, black legs = tundra, yellow/green legs = trumpeter. I see black, so yes for Tundra. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Jan 2, 2019, at 1:44 PM, Ben S wrote: > > Hi all - > Found a swan swimming in the South Platte River about 1/4 of a mile south of > mineral bridge at South

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake-Larimer

All, The Black-legged Kittiwake continues this afternoon as of 4pm on the west side of the Reservoir opposite the Spring Canyon Dam. Bird is the word! Josh Bruening Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC - Denver, Adams, & Arapahoe

I should add that Santiago Tabares took the Virginia Rail masterpiece photos -- Doug photographed several other species, as well as the rail. Hugh -Original Message- From: Hugh Kingery To: cobirds Sent: Wed, Jan 2, 2019 4:03 pm Subject: Denver Urban CBC - Denver, Adams, &

[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC - Denver, Adams, & Arapahoe

The 30th Urban count tallied about 80 species (some reports not received yet). The weather, cold but pleasant. Thanks to hand-warmers, foot-warmers, and many layers, we all enjoyed the day. I can't report yet on numbers, although the two Arsenal groups (Urling's and Patrick O'Driscoll) count

[cobirds] 1:45 Rocky Mtn Lake

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker refound east of tennis courts. Diane Roberts Lone atree, 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] Pink-footed Goose

Currently just north of it's usual lake on the golf course. Close to the main road but visible from the path around the lake where it overlooks the golf course. Good Birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Re: Larimer Gyrfalcon

And Gyr just departed heading east Schmoker Out. On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 12:00 PM Bill Schmoker wrote: > Bird is back @ 11:55. On 4th metal pole W. of Taft on Trilby. > > Bill Schmoker, Longmont > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:59 AM Bill Schmoker > wrote: > >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:22

[cobirds] Winter Wren @ Morrison Park @ 12:04 today

Previously spotted by Michael Lester west bridge before Denver Mtn Parks. Diane Roberts Lone Tree -- 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] Re: Larimer Gyrfalcon

Bird is back @ 11:55. On 4th metal pole W. of Taft on Trilby. Bill Schmoker, Longmont On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:59 AM Bill Schmoker wrote: > > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:22 AM Bill Schmoker > wrote: > >> The long-lingering Gyr flew in from the southeast and landed on a tall >> power pole at

[cobirds] Re: Larimer Gyrfalcon

On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:22 AM Bill Schmoker wrote: > The long-lingering Gyr flew in from the southeast and landed on a tall > power pole at Taft & Trilby at 11:05. After a few minutes it headed over > the landfill & points north. > > A little while earlier Paul H. had the adult Glaucous-winged

[cobirds] Larimer Gyrfalcon

The long-lingering Gyr flew in from the southeast and landed on a tall power pole at Taft & Trilby at 11:05. After a few minutes it headed over the landfill & points north. A little while earlier Paul H. had the adult Glaucous-winged Gull at the landfill. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont. --

[cobirds] Pink footed goose at Milavec res.weld county

PF Goose and LT Duck both present Luke Pheneger Longmont -- 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

[cobirds] Yellow-belly sapsucker at Rocky Mountain lakes park-

The sapsucker was seen East of the tennis courts and flew further East to the corner of the park.Loch Kilpatrick,  Parker, CO Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake still present

Currently being viewed from the location for this checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51212345 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV and Pueblo, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] New Guinea trip update

Hello all, I have one or two spaces available for the trip to Irian Jaya or western New Guinea for the June 2019. The beginning date is June 6. The trip will be for 23 days for $8,300. We will have experienced local guides. This does not include airfare to New Guinea. We are a definite go.