To update on this unexpected observation - the apparent smaller nestling has
not been seen for several days now. The larger fledglings seem to be in nearby
trees most of the time and the adults do not seem to be attending the nest any
more.
Thanks to everyone who offered feedback on the
I've had the pleasure of running into Bob Sr. and Bob Jr. on several
occasions over the years. Even from his wheelchair, Bob's enthusiasm was
contagious and I feel fortunate to have met him. The last time I saw them
together was in Fall, 2018 out at Cottonwood Marsh in Boulder. After Bob
filled me
Thanks for posting their response!
I'll probably have to wait until I'm 65. It's pretty pricey otherwise. I
already buy the annual state park pass, and I made the mistake of buying the
RMNP annual pass. It didn't seem like a mistake at the time, of course.
Susan Rosine
Brighton
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Caleb, thanks for your detailed and thoughtful response. I just wish I had
been able to get a more diagnostic photo!
Robin
On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 9:54:23 AM UTC-6, Caleb A wrote:
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> Hello!
> Your photo is very intriguing and provided me with almost 20 minutes of
> thinking. Both
Thank you Caleb, I appreciate all your thoughtful comments. I wish I had
been able to obtain a better photo!
Robin
On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 9:54:23 AM UTC-6, Caleb A wrote:
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> Hello!
> Your photo is very intriguing and provided me with almost 20 minutes of
> thinking. Both Plumbeous and
Having never birded at Watson Lake, can anyone advise if there is a path?
Where should we park and look?
Heading out there now...
Greg & Danette Vassilopoulos
Loveland
On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:32 AM Nicholas Komar
wrote:
> Current warbler list this morning includes
> Golden-winged
>
I’m wondering if it’s a partially leucistic western tanager. Deb Carstensen,
Arapahoe county
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> On May 14, 2020, at 2:36 PM, Larry Griffin wrote:
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> Hi,
>
> I've had numerous Western Tanagers (at least a dozen) passing through the
> yard today. They were my FOS and a
Cobirders,
I think it was the fall of 1987 when I joined a DFO field trip mid-morning at
Cherry Creek State Park. It was my first foray into organized birding. Jack,
who was leading the trip, greeted me when I approached the group and Bob was
the next person to welcome me. He began
Beautiful morning 5/14 at Chatfield upstream from Kingfisher bridge on the
Douglas County side. Bob Spencer would have loved all the new bird arrivals
sights and sounds and a good concrete walk way for his chariot.
I found the Chestnut-sided Warbler about 250 yards up the dirt trail from where
Dear Colorado Birding Community,
I originally just replied to Joe (see below), but after reading all the
accounts of the often funny times with Bob in the field, many by familiar names
from the past, thought I'd share my condolences as well because there seems to
be a theme here - Bob Spencer
Just scored ANOTHER new yard bird moments ago-- Nashville Warbler, cruised
through the back yard. and gone
Dave Cameron
Denver
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Hello, This morning, we had a fallout here in our small yard. Seen were a
Swainson Thrush, male
Wilson Warbler, Green-tailed Towhee, two Clay-colored Sparrow, and male
Western Tanager. .Seen just south of our yard was a passing Peregrine heading
east in advance of an approaching storm. None
Bob Spencer was the first birder I ever met. I started birding in a
vacuum first in Colorado, then in Chicago where I went to college.
Returning home to Colorado, I started birding in Golden, and the nearby
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. I started finding some good birds, and wanted to
share them with
We also remember Bob Spencer. Back in 1993 over the 4th of July he led a DFO
overnight trip through Winter Park and down into Walden. I think he did that
for many years. We remember having a fun time with him. We would see him all
over the state driving his Green station wagon. You would always
Jeannie and Ron Mitchell just sent me a photo of a Bay-breasted Warbler
that they saw, near Flagler in Kit Carson County. The location description
is just east of Flagler on the frontage road, in a wet area south of the
road. Where ever this location is, there are two trees on the south side
of
Thank you so much Bob Jr. for sharing about your father passing. I particularly
want to thank you for all your time and energy, taking your dad out in the
wheelchair, to see birds. What a lovely gift. Bob was always so giving and
thinking of others. But what really amazed me were all of his
Hi all
I visited "Nunn Woods" (cemetery road, 108 and 110 Lone Tree Creek
crossings) at lunch after seeing the fallout reporting. Highlight was
Black-and-white Warbler at Lone Tree Creek at 110.
Rest of birds:
Western Kingbird
Horned Lark
Western Meadowlark
Lark Bunting
Common Grackle
I wouldn't normally have seen this, except for safe-at-home quarantine.
A plethora of birds swarming the oranges at the feeder including:
Black-headed Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Lazuli Bunting
Western Tanager
oodles of Bullocks, dripping from the trees, also
4 sparrow species
2 warbler
Fishing licenses for those 65 & older (Colorado residents only) are $9.85. You
do not need a habitat stamp 65 & older. Click the link below to see the
requirements for a Senior Low Income Life Fishing License.
Senior Low Income Lifetime Fishing (65+)
Colorado residents only $9.85
Here is
All
I purchased a fishing license for $9.85. I’m 67.
Steve Larson
Northglenn
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> On May 14, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Debbie Tyber wrote:
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> Could you just clarify something for me. How much would it cost an over 65
> individual to bird on state lands?
>
> I don't mind paying
The website appears to be down.
From: "Bryan Guarente"
To: calebsco...@gmail.com
Cc: "Colorado Birds"
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:34:21 AM
Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: Watson Lake warbler fallout, Larimer
Caleb and others,
Based on the current weather patterns and those ahead of us
Could you just clarify something for me. How much would it cost an over 65
individual to bird on state lands?
I don't mind paying something to the state to maintain the wildlife areas,
I just can't figure out how much that's not too excessive.
Debbie Tyber
Breckenridge
On Thursday, May 14,
Caleb and others,
Based on the current weather patterns and those ahead of us until 3am
tomorrow morning look pretty good for these birds to stay put. I cannot
guarantee that, but based on the patterns right now, it looks good for
continuing birds at this location and maybe even a few more birds
It's days like these, when I really wish I had my driver's license. Good
luck to all the chasers! Also, is it probable that these birds will stick
around for the rest of the day and leave by night? If so, I may have a
chance to get out there later.
*The birds are happy, and so am I*
*~Caleb
All,
Below is the response I received from CPW regarding the new SWA
hunting/fishing license requirement. I guess the only "good" thing to be
gleaned from the response is that they no longer require the extra $47
annual fee for access to Jumbo Reservoir SWA, Lake Deweese SWA, Prewitt
Hi Cobirders
I saw a Common Raven and Yellow Warblers at the former Lowell Ponds
wildlife area this morning. The Yellow warblers were expected. Thee Raven
was not! The CORA sighting was soaring over head, east bound along Clear
Creek. The spade shaped tail was obvious, all black bird. I never
Warbler bonanza continues at Golden Ponds in Longmont. Thanks to Chris Owens
for directing me to Blackpoll location. Also a Black-and-White among the
plethora of Yellow-rumpeds.
Chuck Hundertmark
Lafayette
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I spent a lot of fun days in the field with Bob. I remember one time at Cherry
Creek reservoir when he was explaining how he came to see 7 White-winged
Scoters. "I was looking at something else when they flew through the scope."
Then one of his classic clarifications: "They didn't actually
Current warbler list this morning includes
Golden-winged
Blackburnian
Tennessee
Blackpoll
Black-throated Gray
Northern Waterthrush
Orange-crowned
Yellow
Yellow-rumped
Found by various observers.
Nick Komar
Fort Collins
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I was surprised to see a male Lark Bunting at the east end of Community
Gardens this morning. We don't see our State Bird very often in Boulder.
Also a flock of Lark Sparrows, several Clay-colored Sparrows, and 3
brilliant male American Goldfinches in the same small tree, looking like
Christmas
These last couple of days continue to produce! Back yard has been great,
with Lazulis, Western Tanagers, Black-headed Grosbeak, NORTHERN CARDINAL,
and now Wilson's Warbler joins the list.
Dave Cameron
Denver
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Hello!
Your photo is very intriguing and provided me with almost 20 minutes of
thinking. Both Plumbeous and Cassin's share a lot of field marks, so my
conclusion is the result of studying the differences.
I believe your bird is a Plumbeous Vireo, and here's why:
1) although the photo only shows
Robin,
I can see what made you think about Cassin's. To my eye, much of the
underparts and even the throat look a bit yellowish so I wonder if this
isn't reflection from the green leaves?
I'm sure others more knowledgeable will also weight in.
Carl Bendorf
Longmont
Boulder County
On
Like everyone who knew Bob Spencer, I was sad to hear of his passing. Anyone
who has done or witnessed up close lengthy care-giving by one human for another
should have deep admiration for the role of Robert, Jr. over the last many
years. The collective laughter and groans Bob was responsible
Your dad sounds like a delightful fellow! I would have liked to have spent time
with him. I have enjoyed reading everyone’s fond memories and can feel your
loss of a wonderful man.
Meg Reck
Arapahoe
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> On May 14, 2020, at 7:49 AM, Bob Spencer wrote:
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>
>
> Thank-you all
My mistake - make that half a mile *west* of Sheridan (not east). And it
was on the south side of the creek, right by a very apparent beaver dam
(which is perhaps a better landmark, being more unique to that spot).
We also definitely spotted a second male Blackpoll Warbler about half an
hour
Thank-you all so much for sharing your fond memories of my Dad!
I wonder if there is some cosmic significance in the fact that he chose to
pass on from this world during the peak of spring migration. :-)
Good Birding Where Ever You Are!
Bob Spencer
Erie, Colorado
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at
Larry's comments are spot on. I had the privilege of birding with Bob a number
of times over the years, and he was a delightful fellow. However, in doing an
outing with Bob one would risk "death by a thousand puns".
Norm LewisLakewood
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Hi Everyone, I don't usually see many migrants in my local stretch of Lefthand
Creek between Hover and Sunset in Longmont, but this morning 5/14 was pretty
nice. Northern Parula; Orange-crowned, Yellow, and Wilson's Warbler; 2 Warbling
Vireos, Black-headed Grosbeak, and a flock of Chipping
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2020
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