[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT, SATURDAY MAY 9, 2020

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2020

Email: RBA  AT cobirds.org

Compiler: Dave Leatherman, daleatherman@msn. com

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The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service.

Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders 
(depending on where you live), the purpose of this report is to keep homebound 
readers abreast of rare bird sightings across the state during spring 
migration. It does NOT endorse or encourage illegal travel to see or "chase" 
rare birds beyond your own permitted area.



We urge readers to respect state and local restrictions on non-critical travel 
and limits on outdoor activities that include birding. Please do all you can to 
ensure the safety of others and yourself while birding, including appropriate 
PPE and distancing.

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Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks!

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird 
Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on a species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to 
cobirds.org and scroll to the bottom for “Recent eBird 
Sightings.”

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Spring migration notes:

Passerine migration is in full swing, with many neotropical species arriving.  
Any patch of habitat can produce birds, including your own backyard or the park 
down the street. In the interest of shortening this report somewhat, many 
exciting birds are not included here.



What’s in your yard or near your home?  Let us know on COBirds.





Rare birds and some out-of-place or out-of-season birds are listed below.



Trumpeter Swan (Las Animas)

MEXICAN WHIP-POOR-WILL (*Fremont)

Whimbrel (Delta)

Neotropic Cormorant (Weld)

Reddish Egret (Mesa)

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (*Denver)

Glossy Ibis (Washington)

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Jefferson)

White-eyed Vireo (*Baca, *Bent, *El Paso)

Yellow-throated Vireo (*Boulder, Fremont, Jefferson, *Larimer)

Philadelphia Vireo (Jefferson)

Gray-cheeked Thrush (*Baca, *Bent, *Prowers)

Varied Thrush (Bent)

Field Sparrow (*Boulder, Broomfield, El Paso, Larimer)

Sagebrush Sparrow (Denver)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Denver)

Baltimore Oriole (*Boulder)

Worm-eating Warbler (*Kiowa)

Golden-winged Warbler (*Jefferson)

Blue-winged Warbler (*Baca, *Otero)

Black-and-white Warbler (Bent, Broomfield, Jefferson, Larimer)

Prothonotary Warbler (Chaffee, LaPlata, *Larimer)

Tennesee Warbler (Arapahoe, *Baca, Douglas, Kiowa, *Larimer)

LUCY’S WARBLER (Mesa)

Nashville Warbler (Baca, Boulder, *Jefferson)

Mourning Warbler (*Bent)

Kentucky Warbler (*Chaffee)

Hooded Warbler (Chaffee, Kiowa, Larimer)

Cape May Warbler (Baca, *Bent)

Northern Parula (Arapahoe, Bent, Teller)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Broomfield, Jefferson, Pueblo)

Magnolia Warbler (Jefferson)

Bay-breasted Warbler (Larimer, Pueblo)

Chestnut-sided Warbler (Baca, *Bent, Boulder, Pueblo)

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Jefferson, *Kiowa, Pueblo)

Blackpoll Warbler (Baca,*Bent, Boulder, *Jefferson, Larimer, Weld)

Palm Warbler (Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, *Denver, *Larimer, *Saguache)

HERMIT WARBLER (Bent)

Black-throated Green Warbler (Jefferson)

Prairie Warbler (Larimer)

CANADA WARBLER (Kiowa)

Summer Tanager (Boulder, *Douglas, Jefferson, *Kiowa, Fremont)

Scarlet Tanager (Rio Grande)

Northern Cardinal (*Boulder)

Painted Bunting (*Baca)

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY:

--On May 6 a Tennessee Warbler was reported from Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve 
by Mitchell Bailey.

--On May 7 a Northern Parula first reported from Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve 
on May 6 by Joey Negreann was refound.

—On May 4 a Palm Warbler continued at Cherry Creek SP (Lake Loop), possibly the 
same individual found on May 1 just south of there by Mitchell Bailey.



BACA COUNTY:

--On May 8 a Blue-winged Warbler was reported from below the dam at Two Buttes 
Reservoir by Joey Kellner.

--On May 8 two female type Painted Buntings were reported from below the dam at 
Two Buttes Res by Joey Kellner.

--On May 8 a Tennessee Warbler was reported by Joey Kellner below the dam at 
Two Buttes Res.

--On May 8 a Gray-cheeked Thrush was reported by Joey Kellner below the dam at 
Two Buttes Res.

--On May 5 a heard-only Cape May Warbler was reported high in the trees by 
Steve Mlodinow below the dam at Two Buttes Reservoir.

--On May 5 two Chestnut-sided Warblers were reported by Steve Mlodinow below 
the dam at Two Buttes Reservoir.

--On May 8 a White-eyed Vireo first reported by Steve Mlodinow on May 5 below 
the dam at Two Buttes Reservoir continues.

--On May 5 Steve Mlodinow also reports below the dam at Two Buttes Reservoir 5 
Northern Waterthrushes, 1 Nashville Warbler, 1 American Redstart, 2 Tennessee 
Warblers, 1 Blackpoll Warbler, 1 Ovenbird and a russet-backed 

[cobirds] Re: Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

[Joe Kipper]

Yes, Caleb, interesting thoughts. I listened closely to it, but it was singing 
softly. Both species have songs that are so similar that I couldn't tell. If I 
were able to hear it call, that would have been interesting, because each 
species does have a distinctive call note. Unfortunately, it never called while 
I was there. I did not think to record it either.
Joe Kipper
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Unknown Raptor Arapahoe County

[Julie Martinez]

Good evening everyone!

I was on a lunch break yesterday afternoon near S. Buckley Rd. and E. 
Alameda Ave., on the street to nowhere just northwest of that intersection 
by the old trees. 
I was watching a Red-tailed Hawk circling around with a Turkey Vulture when 
I caught a raptor I am completely baffled by. It was soaring around lazily 
with the Red-tailed Hawk and would occasionally perch, but out of range of 
a camera.

The bird was not as bulky and chonky as the Red-tail, but I'd say size 
range for a Swainson's. What's weird, the bird had very noticeable 
white/light colored "patch" markings on the dorsal side of each wing, right 
near the primary coverts (reminding me of a Common Nighthawk, but much 
larger), compared to the sandy/buff color of the rest of the wing and body. 
Dorsally, the tail was the same, light color with no discernible striping, 
bars, or color.

I have not seen this kind of color/pattern in a raptor and want to ask if 
this is something you guys are familiar with? I really wish I had a picture 
because the coloring was bizarre to me. Any thoughts of similar sightings 
would be great!

Julie Martinez
Aurora, CO

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[cobirds] Northern Parula, Louisville, Boulder Co.

[Jack Bushong]

Hi all,
This evening I had a Northern Parula working a row of shrubs just south of 
Community Park in downtown Louisville. It was with a large flock of 
Yellow-rumpeds. Also in the area were good numbers of sparrows (eight 
species total) and a Wilson's Snipe along Empire Road.

Good Birding,
Jack Bushong, 
Louisville, CO

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[cobirds] 20 species of warblers in SE CO 8 May

[Brandon]

Amazing day in SE CO (Baca, Bent, Kiowa, Prowers Counties).  20 species of
warbler found today, and a total of 23 species of warblers in these
counties since Monday (4 May).  CBRC review species today: Mourning Warbler
and Cape May Warbler in Bent County.  Other goodies: Blue-winged (Baca),
Hooded (Prowers), Worm-eating and Black-throated Blue (Kiowa).  Tennessee,
Nashville, N Parula, Blackpoll, Black-and-white, American Redstarts,
Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush were all seen.  Other stuff today two
White-eyed Vireos, Red-eyed Vireo, two Painted Buntings, 3 Gray-cheeked
Thrush, 2 Great Crested Flycatcher, Summer Tanager.  Likely I'm forgetting
things of note.  Check ebird reports for locations.

Good birding,

Brandon K. Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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[cobirds] Palm Warbler - Overland Pond Park, Denver

[Steven Rash]

My fiancé and I either re-found the palm warbler we had at overland pond park, 
or another has arrived for a brief stay. Was located in the trees along the 
East side of closed road that goes along aqua golf’s lake. North of ped 
bridge/gazebo. Look for the pumping tail! 

Steve Rash
Denver, Co. 

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[cobirds] Male BLACKPOLL WARBLER, Sombrero Marsh, Boulder

[Mike Hensley]

Just had a male Blackpoll in with a group of YRWA at the bend in the road by 
Sombrero Marsh. 

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[cobirds] Catbirds are back!

[Ghislaine Griswold]

I still have not seen them up close, only some silhouettes. It was quiet 
yesterday, but this morning every third bush was bursting with their 
enthusiastic and endless, mimetic, rambling songs. Sounds like spring!
Ghislaine Griswold
Sedalia, Douglas County, Colorado

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[cobirds] Nesting hawks - Arvada, Jeffco

['Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds]

 A friend of a friend sees nesting buteos (I presume) just west of Old Town, 
Arvada. Well - her ID doesn't make sense. She says they have white breasts and 
a band at the end of their tails. I suspect Swainson's, but I wondered if any 
Jeffco folks can confirm.
 
Hugh KingeryFranktown

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[cobirds] Re: Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

[Caleb A]

Really intriguing find, Joe!
Did you by chance hear what it sounded like? And if so, which species was 
it more reminiscent of?
*The birds are happy, and so am I*
*~Caleb Alons, Larimer County*

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Re: [cobirds] big age difference in owl nestlings?

[Marjorie Joy]

I’ve not had experience with that happening for owls in the 10 years I have 
been monitoring raptor nests for CPW. However, I have seen something similar 
with kestrels in a nest box behind my house in Pueblo West. About 6 years ago, 
3 young kestrels fledged from the box, one every other day as usual, and 2 
weeks later a 4th one popped out to join the other 3. Since we can’t see into 
the box, there’s no way to know for sure that there was actually that much 
difference in age, but the late one looked much less mature than her siblings, 
with a few pinfeathers and a slightly shorter tail. 

Cheers,
Margie Joy
Pueblo West, CO

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 8, 2020, at 3:47 PM, 'Peter Ruprecht' via Colorado Birds 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Cobirders,
> 
> I've been watching a Great Horned Owl nest near my house in Superior.  The 
> nestlings are getting pretty big and starting to move out of the nest and 
> onto nearby branches.  However, a couple nights ago I thought I saw a small 
> fluffy white head sticking up among the much bigger other nestlings.  And 
> then today someone sent me a photo which I think pretty clearly shows a young 
> GHOW nestling (totally downy, maybe 2 weeks old at most) in there.
> 
> Has anyone ever heard of such an age difference in GHOW nestlings?  This is 
> clearly not just the usual asynchronous hatching.  I thought perhaps the 
> small one could have been brought in as prey from another nest but it seemed 
> to be sitting up and alive.  I didn't see anything like this in a quick 
> google search.
> 
> Thanks,
> Peter Ruprecht
> Superior
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[cobirds] Golden-winged and Nashville, Tucker Gulch, Jeffco

[Dave Cameron]

We saw the Golden-winged at 2 different times, maybe an hour or so apart 
(1-ish and 2:30ish).  Very cooperative.  The two locations were across the 
path from each other, eye level, between the bridges.

We also saw the Nashville Warbler, slightly closer to the first bridge into 
the area, down in the creek bed, very uncooperative, mostly flitting on the 
opposite bank.

Nothing of the Black-throated Blue, nor the Blackpoll.

It felt lucky to see anything at all, as there were two very active, very 
vocal Cooper's Hawks, nest-building, and kak-kak-kakking away the whole 
time, right over the warbler area.

Also today--

Lazuli Bunting
Western Tanager
Chipping Sparrow, House Wren, a gazillion Yellow-rumps, etc. 
We heard that the Waterthrush and a couple of Swainson's Thrushes were 
there to be seen, but we didn't chase those.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] No flycatcher

[Paula Hansley]

My mistake!  It was not a Created Flycatcher but a Say’s Phoebe giving an 
unusually loud abrupt call. 

I’m so sorry. Thanks, Christian. 

Paula

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[cobirds] Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

[Joe Kipper]

Hello Birders,
This morning multiple people reported a Rose-breasted Grosbeak at the 
northwest corner of the CSU Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins.
When I chased the bird this afternoon, I found a grosbeak singing softly in 
the same area it was first reported, and at first I thought it was a 
Rose-breasted. However, once I got better looks and other birders started 
arriving, it became apparent that the bird was a hybrid!! Multiple people 
saw the bird this afternoon, but I don't think many got photos, so I 
thought I would share this with the birding community. It is a very 
intriguing individual, and I'm sure other hybrids similar to this one can 
potentially be seen along the Front Range. Photos and a more in depth 
description of the bird are on the checklist below.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S68624832 
Happy Migration!
Joe Kipper,
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Yellow-throated Vireo, CU East Campus, Boulder

[Peter Burke]

COBirders,
Whiles looking for the Ash-throated Flaycatcher and Black-and_white
Warblers reported from the CU East Campus Nike path by the scoreboard, I
found and photographed a Yellow-throated Vireo. It was last seen moving
east along the creek.

Peter Burke
Boulder Cty
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[cobirds] big age difference in owl nestlings?

['Peter Ruprecht' via Colorado Birds]

Hi Cobirders,
I've been watching a Great Horned Owl nest near my house in Superior.  The 
nestlings are getting pretty big and starting to move out of the nest and onto 
nearby branches.  However, a couple nights ago I thought I saw a small fluffy 
white head sticking up among the much bigger other nestlings.  And then today 
someone sent me a photo which I think pretty clearly shows a young GHOW 
nestling (totally downy, maybe 2 weeks old at most) in there.
Has anyone ever heard of such an age difference in GHOW nestlings?  This is 
clearly not just the usual asynchronous hatching.  I thought perhaps the small 
one could have been brought in as prey from another nest but it seemed to be 
sitting up and alive.  I didn't see anything like this in a quick google search.
Thanks,Peter RuprechtSuperior

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[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher, Louisville!!

[Paula Hansley]

CObirders,
I just had this large, vocal flycatcher calling from my catalpa tree!  It was 
so loud I heard it from my basement!  I recorded its calls and may have gotten 
px. 

I’m sure it’s still around this area. 

I grew up with this bird in Ohio so I instantly recognized it!!


Paula Hansley
Boulder County 

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[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (08 May 2020) 6 Raptors

[reports]

Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Colorado, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: May 08, 2020
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture   0 33 81
Osprey   0  1 21
Bald Eagle   0  0 15
Northern Harrier 0  0  1
Sharp-shinned Hawk   1  7 49
Cooper's Hawk1  1 58
Northern Goshawk 0  0  1
Red-shouldered Hawk  0  0  0
Broad-winged Hawk0  1 96
Red-tailed Hawk  3  9121
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  0
Swainson's Hawk  1  9 17
Ferruginous Hawk 0  1  1
Golden Eagle 0  0  6
American Kestrel 0  0 57
Merlin   0  0  7
Peregrine Falcon 0  1  8
Prairie Falcon   0  0  2
Mississippi Kite 0  0  0
Unknown Accipiter0  1  3
Unknown Buteo0  2  8
Unknown Falcon   0  0  0
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  0  4

Total:   6 66556
--

Observation start time: 07:45:00 
Observation end   time: 11:30:00 
Total observation time: 3.75 hours

Official Counter:Carol Cwiklinski

Observers:

Visitors:
Today’s count was conducted from the power line to increase social
distancing. There were small groups, bikes and individuals on the trail. I
had no visitors.


Weather:
The day started overcast and cool. Winds were light SE for the count
period. As the day progressed, the sun broke through and the day ended with
20% cloud cover. 

Raptor Observations:
I was unable to locate a steady stream of raptors today. Birds I did see
were easy to spot against the cloud cover. I ended the count after cloud
cover dissipated.

Non-raptor Observations:


Report submitted by Matthew Smith (matt.sm...@birdconservancy.org)
Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies information may be found at:
http://www.birdconservancy.org/


More site information at hawkcount.org:  
http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=123

Site Description:
Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is
the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur
Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of
the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger
long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie
Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned
Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and
Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular.
Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western
Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or
Dusky Grouse. Birders are always welcome. 
The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from Bird Conservancy of
the Rockies from about 9 AM to around 3 PM from March 1st to May 7th.

Directions to site:
>From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take
left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from
the south side of lot to hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading east on an
old two-track and quickly turns south onto a trail on the west side of the
ridge. When the trail nears the top of the ridge, turn left, head through
the gate, and walk to the clearly-visible, flat area at the crest of the
ridge.


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[cobirds] Re: Bird ID needed w/photo

[kickback]

Looks like a Lark Sparrow to me, pretty common in plains areas in summer 
around Colorado Springs

Bill Kosar
Colorado Springs, El Paso county

On Friday, May 8, 2020 at 2:01:34 PM UTC-6, Kyle Medina wrote:
>
> Hello, I've seen this bird before but never got a picture of it. This was 
> at the Arsenal from a couple of days ago.
>
>
> [image: unknown bird-4367.jpg]
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks, in advance
>
> Kyle Medina
> Westminster, CO
>

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[cobirds] Mississippi Kite over Littleton, Arapahoe Co 5/8

[David Suddjian]

Just after 1 pm Karen Strong and I were surprised to observe a *Mississippi
Kite* soaring over the Littleton Cemetery area in Littleton, Arapahoe
County. It circled several times then went due south departing the local
area. eBird shows two prior reports at least for Arapahoe County. Quite a
treat!

I'll post more about this at a later date, but Littleton Cemetery also has
5 *Ruby-crowned Kinglets *for some weeks now, for all appearances singing
on territory in the large spruce trees there. Breeding, if it occurs, would
I think be unprecedented in that area and maybe for the county. They  are
singing their hearts out, sometimes nearly non-stop. They have particular
trees they are "always" in, and can be extremely responsive to recorded
songs.

David Suddjian
Ken Caryl Valley
Littleton, CO

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[cobirds] Re: id help please ... Prospect Ponds, Larimer

[Steven Rash]

The one possibility that comes to mind is Baird's Sparrow. You may have 
spotted one on its way over to Soapstone where they are known to breed. If 
that is indeed it, you saved yourself a hellish walk in unsheltered 
conditions come summertime. 

One thing I like to keep in mind when mulling birds over is that uncommon 
presentations of common birds are more common that common presentations of 
uncommon birds. To that end, a Savannah that doesn't meet the criteria of 
colorful wings is more probable, but Baird's is not outside the realm of 
possibility for Larimer county. However, I would consider a prominent 
yellow brow to be an uncommon presentation of that bird... Just my two 
cents. 

Hope that helps! Congrats on the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, which is never a 
consolation bird here in CO, haha. 

Happy birding, 

Steve Rash
Denver Co. 

On Friday, May 8, 2020 at 11:25:28 AM UTC-6, ronbco wrote:
>
> can't quite find a match...
>
> group of 4 in trees between 1st pond and coral
> plump sparrow with buff breast, uniform brown wings and striking head 
> pattern
> the most striking feature was the black mustache/throat stripes like a 
> lark sparrow, also had small central dark spot on breast
> however i believe there was a yellow wash on the stripe above the eye and 
> the center head stripe I think was rufous.
>
> I've also considered Clay-colored but ... black stripes coming down the 
> throat?
> Savannah are too colorful on wings
> Lincolns are too yellow
> Vesper pattern not striking enough
>
> My consolation prize for this hard one was a Rose-breasted Grosbeak right 
> at the sign for the Learning Center where a memorial bridge is, high in a 
> cottonwood
>
> Ron Bolton
> Larimer County
>
>

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[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler - Tucker Gulch, Jeffco

[Scott Manwaring]

Still active at 1, across from the green house, next to all the purple irises 
and the bench

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[cobirds] id help please ... Prospect Ponds, Larimer

['ronbco' via Colorado Birds]

can't quite find a match...

group of 4 in trees between 1st pond and coral
plump sparrow with buff breast, uniform brown wings and striking head 
pattern
the most striking feature was the black mustache/throat stripes like a lark 
sparrow, also had small central dark spot on breast
however i believe there was a yellow wash on the stripe above the eye and 
the center head stripe I think was rufous.

I've also considered Clay-colored but ... black stripes coming down the 
throat?
Savannah are too colorful on wings
Lincolns are too yellow
Vesper pattern not striking enough

My consolation prize for this hard one was a Rose-breasted Grosbeak right 
at the sign for the Learning Center where a memorial bridge is, high in a 
cottonwood

Ron Bolton
Larimer County

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[cobirds] Crom Lake Poppin'/Weld

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

Just returned from Crom Lake [Pierce] ... loads of shorebirds:

   - Red-necked Phalarope - 11
   - Wilson's Phalarope - 60-70
   - Willet - 23
   - Long-billed Dowitcher - 6
   - Marbled Godwit - 4
   - Killdeer - 5
   - Western Sandpiper - 1
   - Least Sandpiper - 2
   - Spotted Sandpiper - 1
   - American Avocet - 8
   - Semipalmated Plover - 1
   - Lesser Yellowlegs - 2

Weld CR 84 marsh no shorebirds which was surprising given Crom #s only 3 
miles north.

Photos soon.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler - Tucker Gulch, Jeffco

[Karen Strong]

As of 9:10 this morning, the Golden-winged Warbler continues on the north end 
of the footbridge, foraging on opposite creek bank.

Karen Strong
Lakewood, Jefferson County

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[cobirds] Veery Sighted this morning at Harriman Lake

[Dale Pate]

Veery still at Harriman Lake along the canal southwest corner of park just
west of main grove of trees.

Dale Pate
Jefferson County

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[cobirds] Bullock's Oriole/Weld

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

First Bullock's Oriole arrived up here yesterday in Nunn yard. Photos later 
this morning. Crom Lake is prime shorebird habitat now.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher - CU East Campus, Boulder Cty

[Mark Minner-lee]

Ash-throated Flycatcher seen 15mins ago along north side of Boulder Creek just 
east of the bridge by the athletic fields.

Regards,

Mark Minner-Lee
Erie, CO

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[cobirds] Re: Fun rainy morning yard birds, Ken Caryl Valley, Jefferson

[David Suddjian]

More local color has just appeared: a male American Redstart in the back
yard!

David Suddjian
Ken Caryl Valley
Littleton, CO

On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 7:57 AM David Suddjian  wrote:

> This morning's offering in my Ken Caryl yard includes a male *Blue
> Grosbeak*, male *Western Tanager*, 1 or 2 *Green-tailed Towhees* and a
> male *Bullock's Oriole*. *Broad-tailed Hummer* activity picked up at the
> feeders with the day's cool wet start. I love May.
>
> Colorfully yours,
>
> David Suddjian
> Ken Caryl Valley
> Littleton, CO
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[cobirds] Fun rainy morning yard birds, Ken Caryl Valley, Jefferson

[David Suddjian]

This morning's offering in my Ken Caryl yard includes a male *Blue Grosbeak*,
male *Western Tanager*, 1 or 2 *Green-tailed Towhees* and a male *Bullock's
Oriole*. *Broad-tailed Hummer* activity picked up at the feeders with the
day's cool wet start. I love May.

Colorfully yours,

David Suddjian
Ken Caryl Valley
Littleton, CO

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[cobirds] JeffCo: Golden-winged Warbler continues @ Tucker Gulch

[Michael Lester]

Relocated the Golden-winged Warbler around 620am at south end of footbridge. 

Michael Lester
Littleton

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