Re: [cobirds] unexpected visitor, larimer foothills
northern goshawk! Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: Jennifer Hallam To: Colorado Birds Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2016 8:41 PM Subject: [cobirds] unexpected visitor, larimer foothills I could climb out of bed and get one of my bird ID book, but what is this? -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/795bf24b-d6a6-4232-b0f2-fb793566b34f%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/240547256.202703.1462502654834.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] hummingbirds and other migrants and residents
Today I woke up to a mini-fallout in my yard with lots of yellow-rumped warblers and robins, plus 2 orange-crowned warblers, 1 Townsend's warbler, 3 blue-gray gnatcatchers, 1 yellow warbler, 1 western tanager, 1 green-tailed towhee. I only got to watch them for a few minutes. There were probably others but they all suddenly left in a big whoosh. Yesterday was a four-jay-day here. Scrub, blue, steller's and a single pinyon jay at my feeders. To top it off, a Clark's Nutcracker also visited my yard yesterday, not seen here since early June, which was also unusual. I've seen several posts eluding to late hummingbirds, but my feeders have never been this busy all year as they are right now, with as many as 15 or more here on friday and saturday. Today there seem to be fewer, but still at least 6-8. The make-up has been mostly young broad-taileds, but within the last week I have seen individual young/female rufous, black-chinned and calliope. Old news: Its been a while since I've reported anything on cobirds lately, but it hasn't been for a lack of interesting birds around this fall. Its been a decent migration overall, starting off way back in July with good numbers of Bullock's orioles passing through (8-10/day). They were all but gone by early august, when an olive-sided flycatcher stopped briefly to flycatch in my yard, followed by large numbers (like 6+ at a time) of western tanagers, especially in late august. Black-head grosbeak numbers were also good this year, with 3-4 in the yard on any given day, until late august. A single Evening Grosbeak was heard labor day weekend. A hairy woodpecker has been around off and on since late august, as has a red-breasted nuthatch - or perhaps these have been different birds over time. they are still seen regularly. Other migrants this fall include a macgillivray's warbler, white-crowned sparrow, and a spectacular swallow flight (barn, cliff and violet-green) on labor day. I have not seen/heard many crossbills lately, in constrast to reports in town. Spotted Towhee's have been coming through in good numbers, with mostly juveniles starting about 2 weeks ago, and now mostly adult males (6-7 in the yard). Oddly enough, i have yet to detect a Wilson's warbler in the yard this fall. good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO, 3 miles west of Fort Collins On the north slope of MilnerMtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1410729785.26538.YahooMailNeo%40web121003.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Passing of Richard Beidleman, Colorado Ornithologist
Dear Co-birds, I'm passing on the sad news of the passing Richard Beidleman, an important contributor to Colorado Ornithology. Please continue reading below to learn about his life-long contributions to ornithology and education, as well as the upcoming service to celebrate his life. I was lucky enough to go birding with Dr. Beidleman along the Roaring Fork River back in 1995, shortly after moving to Colorado. I still remember us both (probably more me) being very excited after getting close-up looks at a MacGillivray's warbler! Arvind Panjabi Fort Collins Dr. Richard G. Beidleman dedicated his life and career to teaching, research, and conservation, and ornithology was his passion and a central focus of his endeavors. He was a lifelong member of the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) and other ornithological societies, first presenting a paper at AOU in 1954 (Winter Species Association Groups Among Birds). Dr. Beidleman published extensively on ornithology in Audubon Field Notes, Audubon Magazine, Condor, Journal of the Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Science, American Birds, Cooper Ornithological Society, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Journal of Field Ornithology, American Scientist, and Colorado Birds. He believed in publishing in popular magazines and newspapers to encourage greater interest in birds (e.g. The School Children and the State Bird, Denver Post), and did so with humor and a mastery of the history of science. In 1951 he wrote a two-part article in Audubon Magazine, “Bird-watching – Hobby of the Half Century,” where he related a story about Joseph Hickey, a well-known ornithologist and bird watcher who once commented that bird watching is regarded by some people as “a mild paralysis of the central nervous system, which can be cured only by rising at dawn and sitting in a bog.” Dr. Beidleman commenced winter bird-population studies in 1948 (in various habitats—cottonwood-willow riverbottom, ponderosa pine, scrub oak, piñon-juniper woodland, Douglas-fir, even cemeteries, shopping centers, and highway rest stops) and published them annually through 1996. He pursued many other ornithological studies, such as on the roosting behavior of White-throated Swifts and on European Starling-Pinyon Jay associations. He participated in the Breeding Bird Census and, for over 60 years (his last at age 90), in Christmas Bird Counts (CBC), including as longtime compiler of the Black Forest CBC. He taught university ornithology courses at Colorado State University, University of Colorado, and Colorado College; taught bird short courses and seminars for the Rocky Mountain Nature Association, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, and others; and gave hundreds of lectures on birds for organizations and the general public. In 2004 he received the Colorado Field Ornithologists’ Ronald A. Ryder Award for Distinguished Service to Colorado Field Ornithology. His obituary follows: Dr. Richard G. Beidleman (1923 – 2014) Dr. Richard “Dick” Gooch Beidleman, Professor Emeritis at Colorado College, passed away on August 7, 2014 after a battle with cancer. He was ninety-one. He started his teaching career as an Assistant Professor of Zoology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins while finishing his M.A. (biology) and Ph.D. (ecology) at the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU). He then became an Assistant Professor of Biology at CU. In these early years, he enjoyed stints as a summer ranger-naturalist at Yosemite and Rocky Mountain National Parks. In 1957 Dr. Beidleman moved to Colorado Springs, where he filled teaching positions at Colorado College as Assistant, Associate, and then Full Professor of Biology. He most enjoyed teaching his field courses, especially in Southwestern Ecosystems and Piñon-Juniper Woodlands. He also served as Chairman of the Biology Department during his tenure. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 1988, and an Honorary Doctor of Science was conferred on him by Colorado College in 1989. His influence on the lives and careers of his students and colleagues was profound. He taught with boundless energy and enthusiasm, a memorable sense of humor, and compassion. His legacy lives on in the lives and accomplishments of the thousands of students he inspired, creating in them, as one wrote, “better and more responsible advocates for the natural world.” In addition to sharing his knowledge and love of the environment with his students, Dr. Beidleman gave hundreds of public lectures nationally and internationally. He received many awards, and was responsible for helping to save, as open space, additions to the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, as well as the Aiken Canyon Preserve for The Nature Conservancy, Mueller Ranch for Colorado State Parks, and Florissant Fossil Beds for the National Park Service. Dr. Beidleman’s research in the fields of ornithology, vertebrate zoology, ecology, the history of science, and science educat
[cobirds] pine grosbeak, Larimer Co. foothills, and other birds
I have a female pine grosbeak at my feeders today - a first in 12 years. Perhaps she rode the arctic cold front down from the north? Or could she be an altitudinal migrant from the mountains? Would be neat to know. Either way, a nice addition to the yard list. She seems to be hanging around, so if anyone wants to try to see it you can contact me off-list, but be warned you will need 4-wheel drive to get to my house today. I also have a flock of about 40-50 Cassin's Finches visiting, and good numbers of juncos including a white-winged that's been here only the last few days. A single gray-crowned rosy-finch has also been visiting off and on the last 4 days. A Northern Harrier attack on my feeder birds as they cowered in the bushes was also a first for the yard today. Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1486905630.1473414.1419890023657.JavaMail.yahoo%40jws100122.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] recent arrivals, Larimer Co. foothills
I've been remiss in posting on local happenings for many months, so here goes an attempt at a run-down of the highlights, starting with the most recent observations. Since January I've been doing daily hikes up Horsetooth Mountain (turning around where the Horsetooth Rock trail and South Ridge trail join together, roughly 1/2 mile before the top), which has provided a nice opportunity for birding by ear, although I think I'll start to bring binoculars as its finally starting to get more interesting. Today at Horsetooth Mtn Park I heard and saw my first LAZULI BUNTING of the year, as well as my first LARK SPARROW of the year. I am fairly sure I heard a VIRGINIA'S WARBLER chip as well, but it only called once and I could not confirm the ID. Also today, a flock of 20+ Audubon's YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS added some nice color and movement to the ponderosa pine forest which has been mostly devoid of birds for the last 4 months. That's not completely true as Chipping Sparrows and Spotted Towhees have been trickling in over the last 10 days or so, and their numbers continue to build. Surprisingly, the first Towhees did not arrive until the 20th of April. Some years the first ones arrive by end of March. Yesterday I had a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH along this same hike, most certainly a migrant as it had not been detected here all year (and was not heard today). On April 28, I had PLUMBEOUS VIREO singing below the main trail near the first bench, but it has not been heard since. Also on that day I had a RED-NAPED SAPSUCKER and RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, neither of which breed in this part of the park. On April 25, I woke up to a distant NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL calling. A new yard bird, although technically not in the yard, I still count it since it was heard from the yard. Also on this day, TREE and VIOLET-GREEN SWALLOWS arrived, along with BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS. A push of WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS also came through this day, and smaller numbers have persisted daily. On April11, my first BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD was seen in the yard, although since I just returned from a trip that day, its possible they arrived even earlier. The females arrived last weekend (Apr 25). Earlier in April (sorry, no date!) I had a singing BROWN CREEPER come through Horsetooth Mountain Park, it too moved on after only a day. Looking forward to seeing more migrants in the days to come. No Poorwills yet, although Great Horned Owls are quite active at night. Good birding to all, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/506433131.587034.1430521173101.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Weekend arrivals
New arrivals: First Common Poorwill of the year was calling Friday night (May 1), Western Kingbirds arrived Saturday mid-morning (and went straight to their old nest from last year to check it out). Lazuli Buntings, both male and female are increasing in numbers and coming to the feeders daily A Virginia's warbler was singing on Milner mountain yesterday. A Black-throated Gray Warbler stopped briefly in the yard yesterday. I didn't see it but my wife photographed it. Nothing new yet today. Good birding to all, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1881451793.1576773.1430788059944.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] new arrival, Larimer Foothills
Yesterday, I had my first Virginia's Warbler in Horsetooth Mtn Park, also a singing Plumbeous Vireo and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Today, I had 3 Virginia's Warblers, a Plumbeous Vireo, 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, a Black-headed Grosbeak and a Western Tanager. Also of note, the Bushtits seem to have greatly expanded since last year and are occupying 3 areas of the park (in May) they never have before. Lots of yellow-rumps still moving through. Also, at my home this morning, Bullock's Orioles arrived - 3 of them together. Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1508375034.2177942.1431027363588.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Bairds sparrows continue in Larimer county
the bird perched on a thistle in Dan's photo is definitely a Baird's Sparrow. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland From: Randy Siebert To: Colorado Birds Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 2:39 PM Subject: [cobirds] Bairds sparrows continue in Larimer county Conditions were not ideal at the location this morning as it was quite breezy. Bird activity was not high as even the Lark Buntings were not terribly busy. Around 7:30 I believe that I saw the 2nd bird that Dan Durda posted photos of. It was just south of the RR tracks, near where he saw it. around 8:25 the wind had calmed a bit and I heard one Baird's sing intermittently for about five minutes. But I could never find it in my scope. Several other birders were out there but none of them were having any luck. I guess my experience doing plains BBS routes in the wind helped me hear the bird. Very glad I wasn't going for my life bird, as I got that in 2009 up in North Dakota where they are a bit easier - but the wind doesn't stop up their either! Are there any opinions on the id on Dan's second bird? Randy Siebert, Lafayette -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/edaa2f14-043d-43f4-84de-df10257350ec%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1758302598.702953.1438723125341.JavaMail.yahoo%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-chinned Hummingbird, Larimer
Have been out of town a few days, but this morning I had a male black-chinned hummer coming to my feeders, not a ‘regular’ yard bird for me at all at my home near Horsetooth Mountain Park. Also back, Orioles and BH Grosbeaks in my yard, among the numerous lazuli buntings and other already reported arrivals. Love spring! Arvind Panjabi West of Fort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1679207490.175335.1526049374403%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] BBS routes, Larimer and Weld counties
I completed two breeding bird survey routes this past week, one in Larimer County along Buckhorn Canyon road and over Pennock Pass, and one in Weld county, traversing the Central Plains Experimental Range and the Pawnee National Grasslands. First the grasslands route, which I completed on Monday. Numbers for most species seemed about average, if not slightly lower than average for lark buntings, and above average for Cassin’s sparrows. At one stop I had as many as seven Cassin’s sparrows singing within earshot! McCowns longspurs were also somewhat above average in numbers, as were Brewers sparrows, which I’m never quite sure if their upticks are simply due to higher detectability in years when lark bunting numbers are lower, as their song can be hard to pick out amongst the so of lark buntings. Other species of note observed include a single burrowing owl, numerous horned larks, swainsons hawks, ferriginous hawks, common nighthawks, mourning doves, western and eastern kingbirds, western wood-pewees, loggerhead shrikes, western meadowlark, grasshopper sparrows, lark sparrows, and a single mockingbird at the CPER headquarters. Brown thrashers, which are sometimes fairly common in the scattered tree/hedge rows along this route, were not observed. A brief stop at some ponds along county rd 122 yielded some singing pied-billed grebes, among various waterfowl species. A late morning jaunt through crow valley campground yielded a migrant swainsons thrush and a ‘western’ flycatcher this Bengia June 4th), among the several orchard orioles and other breeders. Surprisingly no chats were singing, and no grosbeaks. The montane route, which I completed on Tuesday, was more interesting. Normally this route has a lot of noise from the creek but this year there was less water, and I also did the route nearly 2 weeks earlier than usual. Birds were numerous in the canyon, especially Macgillivray‘s warblers, broad tailed hummingbirds, warbling vireos and hammond’s flycatchers (in the adjacent pine forest, but also in aspen groves). Of particular interest were two ovenbirds heard singing at two different stops plus Swainsons thrush singing at two stops. This latter species I have never had before in this canyon, although I have wondered why not, given the habitat. The ovenbirds were found at 1.5 and 2.2 miles up the canyon from the paved road (stove prairie road), and the swainsons thrushes were at similarly low elevations. Also of note was a band-tailed pigeon seen flying high overhead, a species I last saw there over 10 years ago. Other birds of interest that were common along the route included Wilsons Warbler, Western Tanager, Lazuli bunting, and Green-tailed towhee, among others. In the past I have had kno willow flycatcher in the willow carrs before pennock pass, but not this year. Dusky flycatchers were present there, however. Later in the day I spent some time in the Jack’s Gulch campground area in the High Park fire burn area, where there was an olive-sided flycatcher and an eastern bluebird singing persistently most of the afternoon, along with a dusky flycatcher enjoying the young aspen regrowth. Good birding, Arvind PanjabiLarimer County Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/317814039.2142763.1528431954269%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tennessee warbler, Horsetooth Reservoir, Larimer Co
There is a Tennessee warbler singing frequently at the south end of Inlet Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir on the east side of the inlet, about 125 m north of the power lines that run east-west.The bird is accessible from the blue sky trail head on County Road 38 E across from the Canyon Grill bar and restaurant. From the blue sky trail head take the trail about 200 m to where it crosses small creek near some power lines with large cottonwoods to the right. Look for a trail heading north (left) along the east side of the reservoir following the high water line. Take this trail for about 125 m to an area with several small Elms and the bird was in the cottonwoods between these elms and the lake. Photos and recording taken. This is a fee area. Good birding, Arvind PanjabiLarimer Co Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/318876837.446893.1529514569857%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Northern Parula - Broomfield
Wow, 3 rare warblers along the front range within 24 hrswonder what’s going on? Arvind Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, June 21, 2018, 9:18 AM, Doug Faulkner wrote: Hello all, I stepped out of my car this morning at work to the sound of a singing Northern Parula. It was in the trees along the pond adjacent to the parking lot at 295 Interlocken Blvd. Good birding, Doug FaulknerArvada, 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFDjppVwHiJwBSwmur_b4fUW%3DMs6yErGt%2BV-MzmNB9Hq_W9iRg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/402050535.542211.1529605966203%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Canyon towhee, Larimer Co
A canyon towhee showed up in my yard this morning! Second time ever, last one was in 2015. As best as I can tell in eBird, this is the northernmost observation of the species. Arvind PanjabiAcross from horsetooth mountain parkLarimer co Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/14392479.775943.1530381427221%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yard birds, Sep 29, 2018
Nothing spectacular but a few interesting birds in the yard today, here on Milner mountain, SW of Fort Collins. Sep 29, 2018 8:16 AM Stationary 26 Minutes All birds reported? Yes Comments: Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.7.4 Build 36 2 Eurasian Collared-Dove 1 Black-chinned Hummingbird 3 Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay 3 Black-billed Magpie 2 Black-capped Chickadee 1 American Robin 3 European Starling 5 Evening Grosbeak 2 House Finch 1 Pine Siskin 3 Lesser Goldfinch 2 White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's) 13 Spotted Towhee 6 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's) 1 Townsend's Warbler Number of Taxa: 15 Arvind Panjabi Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/231115604.2031212.1538233243901%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] West MX Trip - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Dear CO-birders, Thanks to CFO for allowing me to make this post. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is once again offering a Conservation Birding Tour to western Mexico (Nayarit & Jalisco), March 30-April 7, 2019, together with partners from the University of Guadalajara and San Pancho Bird Observatory. This unique trip will combine world-class birding with conservation education in one of the Earth’s biodiversity hotspots and Endemic Bird Areas of Mesoamerica that is also home to the majority of neotropical migrants from Colorado and across the West. More than 520 species of birds have been found in this area. Travel with local ornithologists and get off the beaten path with exclusive access to places like the Las Joyas research station, located deep in the heart of the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve. This trip is limited to 10 people, and we have a few spots remaining. If interested, please visit the website below, which includes additional links to the complete itinerary and other trip details, or contact me directly via the email/phone number below. 100% of the proceeds from this trip will go to support bird conservation in this important region for Colorado’s avifauna! https://birdconservancy.org/get-involved/take-a-birding-tour/ For the birds, Arvind Panjabi *** Avian Conservation Scientist Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 230 Cherry St., suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80524 arvind.panj...@birdconservancy.org 970-482-1707 ext. 20 Birdconservancy.org Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1157075955.281703.1547912596206%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] RFI: Fawn Brook Inn or other feeding stations in Estes Park areA
I am wondering if anyone knows if the feeders at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark are being maintained this winter or if there is another spot nearby where feeders are viewable by the public (in hopes of seeing Rosy-Finches, etc). I am leading a winter ornithology field trip for CU students next weekend. Fawn Brook has served us well over the past decade but no longer was in operation last year. Thanks, Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1817379707.2637802.1548708337913%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Williamson’s Sapsucker, Larimer
Just saw a female in my yard in horsetooth lake estates, across from Horsetooth Mountain Park west of Fort Collins. Only the second time I’ve seen this species in my yard in the last 16 yrs. Arvind PanjabiLarimer Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1745946729.271021.1555190356899%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Tamarack
My opinion is that Russian Olive removal is most-often ill-informed and misguided from a biological and practical standpoint, and as several people have already pointed out, destroys non-game bird habitat. Unfortunately few biologists seem to want to acknowledge that Russian Olives play an important role for neotropical migrants during stopover, provide critical nesting habitat for endangered western yellow-billed cuckoos and other birds like bells vireo, yellow-breasted chat, blue grosbeak and others, and that it’s fruit is consumed by countless species of native birds (actually Dave Leatherman counted them - something like 100 species). It’s unfortunate that these actions are likely deemed habitat improvement. If so, the authorities undertaking them should be accountable and able to demonstrate the improvement with data from before and after. If not, the practice should stop. Respectfully, Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, June 14, 2019, 8:05 AM, 'Migrant' via Colorado Birds wrote: There is a program underway to remove all the Russian olives at Jackson SP. I am not biologically well-informed enough to know if this is an overall good idea, and I suppose we won’t know until we see the finished product. I do know, however, that they began the project by obliterating my favorite little patch in the park, a small marsh surrounded by mixed tree species (including olives) at the northwest corner of the park. This little grove always hosted a nice variety of migrants and could be counted upon for multiple warbler species. I arrived there one day to discover that all that remained was a pile of wood chips. The mature grove was completely destroyed, while of course all of the dozens of nearby small trees and seedlings were untouched. It would be nice if state personnel would at some point start consulting with knowledgeable field biologists before making some of these devastating changes to habitat on public lands. Norm Lewis Lakewood Sent from my iPad > On Jun 14, 2019, at 7:40 AM, Duane Nelson wrote: > > All, > > Loss of important non-game bird habitat on Colorado State Wildlife Areas > (SWAs) is not restricted to Northeast Colorado. There is an abundance of > property with public access in Bent County, and the great bird diversity in > Southeast Colorado is well known locally, nationally, and even > internationally. Three SWAs in Bent County have seen habitat changes that > have greatly diminished the diversity and numbers of some localized non-game > birds. > > 1. John Martin SWA - Wood Thrush Grove. This site was on the Southeast corner > of Bent County Roads 16 and JJ, and rivaled Van's Grove as a migration > hotspot. I always stopped at Wood Thrush Grove whenever I was in the area > during migration. As I understand it, a local power company wanted to > mitigate the possible destructive impact of large trees close to power lines, > and asked a local CPW worker if they could remove some branches in around > 2001. Although this property is owned by the Federal Government as part of > John Martin Reservoir property, USACE was not informed of the plan to remove > branches. The power company removed ALL trees before USACE ordered work to > stop. This site is no longer worth stopping at, or even slowing down while > passing by. > > 2. Karney SWA. This was a private ranch along the Fort Lyon Canal about 3 > miles north of US 50, between County Roads 17 and 19. I got tantalizing > glimpses of the birding potential of this area from the ditch road while > scouting for the John Martin CBC many years ago. I was careful never to > trespass. When stopping at the crossing of Gageby Creek and the ditch road, I > regularly saw Winter Wrens and Rusty Blackbirds in season, drawn there by the > permanent stream that never froze, the stately cottonwoods, and diverse > understory, a combination that always leads to good birds. When the property > became a SWA a few years ago, I thought it was the best thing ever to happen > to Bent County birding. Given access, I found this to be the best wintering > landbird site I'd ever seen in SE Colorado. With effort, it was possible to > find Hermit Thrushes, Gray Catbirds, Northern Mockingbirds, Brown Thrashers, > Curve-billed Thrashers and more in the Russian Olive understory, and, on one > CBC, flocks of Field Sparrows and other uncommon birds. Invasion years > brought mountain birds like Steller's Jay and Mountain Chickadee. However, > this bird refuge changed when CPW started to remove the understory of Russian > Olive trees and salt cedar (tamarisk). Currently, there are isolated > cottonwoods remaining, with large piles of branches and trees extending south > from the headgate for close to 1/4 mile. Readers of cobirds may have read > about this site, because of the presence of resident Eastern and Western > Screech Owls together, one of the few places in the U.S. where
[cobirds] lazuli bunting, etc., larimer co. foothills
Just had a molting male at my feeders. Another early record for me at my house, previous early record was 5/2. Also at home today, a hairy woodpecker, probably a migrant. Other news from around my home, Cassin's finches seem to have moved on, broad-tailed hummingbird numbers have increased to at least three (including at least 1 female) house wrens arrived yesterday and have already made themselves at home, some white-crowned sparrows showed up today, and American Kestrels are nesting in my neighbor's roof. A Common Poorwill and Great Horned Owl continue to call each night/early morning. Spotted towhees and Lesser and American goldfinches seemed to have increased in the last day or two. Overall rather birdy and pleasant, and so far the migrants seem a bit early, if I dare say. If only the robins would stop attacking their reflections in my windows. Also of note at horsetooth mth park today (aside from the black-throated gray warbler), was a pair of red crossbills that have been calling almost daily in the area above the trails that traverse the lower slope of the mountain. Happy spring birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1398467876.22095.YahooMailNeo%40web121006.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] black-throated gray warbler, dixon reservoir, fort collins
had a black-throated gray warbler this morning at Dixon Reservoir, presumably the same as the one reported by Brad Biggerstaff yesterday. this was a male with jet black throat but the yellow spot on the face was hardly visible/noticeable. the bird was hanging out in the lee (East) side of the forest, near the water, along with several yellow-rumped, bluegray gnatcatchers and a ruby-crowned kinglet. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1398810501.70814.YahooMailNeo%40web121003.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Id Help Needed
definitely an empidonax flycatcher, I'd say Dusky based on the long wings, tail and bill. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Monday, May 12, 2014 4:44 PM, Mary Driscoll wrote: Hi Birders, Identification help needed, bird was seen near Barr Lake SP on May 10, 2014. Did not sing or call while we were watching it. It did exhibit fly-catching behavior, leaving perch to get insect ?, and returning to perch. No tail wagging noted during time bird was observed. There are two pictures at my flickr site. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mloving/13985955787/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/mloving/14192692633/in/photostream/ Thank you, Mary Driscoll Unincorp. Arapahoe County -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/29C2AF83-6F4C-4425-B91E-9B1B683172A6%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1399935181.63799.YahooMailNeo%40web121006.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler, Lee Martinez Park, Ft Collins
Sorry for the previous botched email! There is a male Blackpoll warbler hanging around the RMBO banding station behind the museum of discovery, in Lee Martinez Park. Seen at 10:10 am. Arvind Panjabi Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Fort Collins, 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1400258994.89109.YahooMailNeo%40web121001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Western Mexico Conservation Birding opportunity
Dear Co-birders, For those interested, please read the below message about an opportunity to support international bird conservation while getting an insider’s tour of western Mexico. Thanks to CFO for allowing us to share this type of information on Co-birds. Have you ever wanted to go birding in Mexico but are just not sure about going on your own? Are you just as passionate about helping conserve birds as you are about watching them? Are you ready to escape the COLD of winter? If so, then a Conservation Birding Tour might be right for you! In collaboration with the University of Guadalajara and San Pancho Bird Observatory, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is once again offering a special opportunity to travel with us to Nayarit and Jalisco, Mexico, from March 22 to April 1, 2020, to explore this megadiverse region and learn about the birds, history, culture and conservation efforts underway. Starting from when we pick you up at the airport in Puerto Vallarta, we will take you under our wing as we visit all the major life zones, from offshore islands to sky islands, until we drop you off again to fly home after 10 days of relaxation, fun-in-the-sun, and gobs of lifers. Our goal is to see as many of the region’s 500+ bird species as possible, including many of the migratory birds that breed in Colorado, in addition to the 91 Mexican endemic species found here, like Long-tailed Wood-Partridge, Bumblebee Hummingbird, Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo and so many more. We’ll meet with local authorities and experts along the way to learn about conservation and management efforts and the challenges and successes they’ve had. We’ll also get up close and personal with the birds and contribute to long-term monitoring by helping to band and release dozens of resident and migratory species at the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve, where we’ll stay at the newly renovated Las Joyas Research Station – an area not accessible to the casual tourist. We’ll also get a lesson in Mexican history and culture from our local guides as we travel the country side, eating delicious food and staying in spectacular settings. We are not sure when this trip will be offered again, so don’t miss out! Invest in your passion and in conservation! 100% of proceeds will go to support bird conservation efforts in Mexico. For more information, please visit https://birdconservancy.org/get-involved/take-a-birding-tour/ or feel free to contact me at arvind.panj...@birdconservancy.org with any questions. Testimonials available. I hope to see you in Puerto Vallarta! Sincerely, Arvind Panjabi Avian Conservation Scientist Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Fort Collins, Colorado -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1380840752.18738499.1579816455985%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] White-winged Dove - Larimer County
Great yard bird! Had my first hummer today.
Hope you and your family are doing well.
Arvind
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perched outside our house, occasionally visiting the birdbath for a drink.
Dave SteingraeberWest of Ft. Collins & Horsetooth Reservoir
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[cobirds] Larimer County migrants and breeders
A few migrants were passing over Horsetooth Mountain Park this morning including two northern harriers and a merlin that were kettling and traveling north. Also seen was a FOY vesper sparrow. More interestingly, the red-breasted nuthatches that invaded here last winter now appear to be breeding. I have seen several of these nuthatches going in and out of cavity holes (mostly excavating) and singing from the treetops, including in my own backyard. Not in 20 years of living here have I ever seen red-breasted nuthatches nesting here in the lower foothills in the dry and open ponderosa pine forest, although I recall they do nest in these types of forests in the Black Hills. Of other news, red crossbills appear to have wrapped up breeding and have mostly moved on, although a few linger. A nest I was monitoring fledged on March 25. Other recent arrivals include Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Says Phoebe. Mountain Bluebirds have been coming through but unfortunately have nowhere to nest since the county took down the nest boxes in the park. Hope everyone is able to enjoy the birds near their home these days. Arvind Panjabi5500’ on the north slope of Milner MountainLarimer Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1787775537.3979607.1586539729503%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Boulder Cassins finches
I’ve had upwards of 50 Cassin’s Finches here at my feeders west of Fort Collins yesterday and today. Did realize how many they were until they took to the air! Arvind PanjabiLarimer Co Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, April 13, 2020, 10:25 AM, John Malenich wrote: We've had a good size flock of 12-14 Cassin's coming to our feeders in central Boulder. First time for them at feeders. John MalenichBoulder, 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0f997619-ec1f-474c-a16d-729430d568a5%40googlegroups.com. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/706988561.5255510.1586802896962%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] Why the Cassin's Finch invasion?
I concur that this is an unusual event. I estimated around 175 CAFIs in yard yesterday here by horsetooth mountain west do Fort Collins. They devoured two gallons of birdseed. This morning I estimated 105. The most I ever had before this was probably around 30 birds. Love having them here! Arvind PanjabiLarimer Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, April 17, 2020, 7:54 AM, Sue Riffe wrote: Hi all, We had 2 Cassin's during this past winter in Lyons. The low estimated of 85 Cassin's Finches have been here over the last two snow storms this week. Most winters we will have just single digits even with heavy snows. Bonus birds this week include a pair of Evening Grosbeaks and 4 Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. Stay healthy, Sue RiffeLyons, CO On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 2:45 PM Richard Trinkner wrote: I'd be very interested in theories to explain this spring's dramatic Cassin's Finch invasion of the lower elevations of the Front Range. We usually get these prolific snow storms in March and April, but my 24 years of personal records don't show anything previously like this year's Cassin's Finch invasion. (Of course, 24 years is a tiny data window for a species that probably predates humans...) Are cone crops in the high country poor this year? Are the finches coming from northern latitudes? Was last year a banner breeding year? Why is the weather disproportionately affecting this particular high-elevation finch species? I don't have any answers myself, but hope that others might. Cheers, Richard TrinknerBoulder -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAG_%3D4zc1kz4D%3DMSaYO6qh48508GPSihNWuD8TM8S6C3-DeLbQA%40mail.gmail.com. -- Sue Riffe -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CACiFHmkqeKg8Rj8Q7rjAiPW0cREKkEpSTmZyn2Vmi58G%3D_-%3DkQ%40mail.gmail.com. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/395600193.2288364.1587140672945%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Amazing photo compilation of shrike kills
Dear Cobirders, I wanted to share this amazing compilation of photos taken by Colorado’s own Rachel Hopper of the diverse assemblage of prey captured, killed and hung out to dry by Loggerhead Shrikes (aka butcherbirds). Enjoy! https://www.audubon.org/news/this-stunning-photo-project-showcases-loggerhead-shrikes-gory-deeds Arvind PanjabiFort Collins, CO Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1310261461.405708.1587658448056%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Redpolls, Larimer
Just had a flock of redpolls and siskins land briefly in a tree in my neighborhood, about 15-20 in total, mostly redpolls it sounded like. Filled the feeders and hope they stick around! Arvind PanjabiN. Slope of Milner Mtn5500’ Larimer CoWest of Fort Collins -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/505893183.3243036.1604771714046%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] Joe Roller sad news
Very saddened and shocked to hear this news. Joe was great man and these stories being back fond memories of him. I knew him mostly as a board member of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and always looked forward to seeing him at our events and meetings. Among the many things I am thankful for today, I am thankful that I got to know Joe and his kind and generous spirit. Like Nathan said, it’s now up to all of us to be more like Joe. Arvind Panjabi Fort Collins, CO Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, November 26, 2020, 8:45 AM, Charles Hundertmark wrote: Joe was a dedicated and skilled birder. His name still sits at or near the top of many CFO county birding lists. When a rarity showed up at a Colorado location, it was likely he could tell you the year and location he had first seen that species in the state. But it is fitting that most of the memories we have of him are the personal connections. As many tributes reflect, Joe loved people as much as birds and related easily with people through humor, stories and empathy. Joe impacted my life in many ways, but one of my fondest memories was a meeting with Joe shortly after I had managed to use bear spray on myself. Seeing my inflamed red face, Joe asked what had happened. I explained in prosaic detail how I had closed the lid of a box containing the bear spray can and triggered the spray. At the conclusion of the story, Joe wryly observed, “You’ve got to tell a better story than that!” Years after, I’m still trying to figure out how to work a bear into the story. When Joe became President of Denver Field Ornithologists, his stories and humor always kicked off the meetings with an upbeat feeling. He took birding seriously, but knew that in the long run the purpose was fun. His manner was easy-going, but Joe brought out the best in the people and organizations he touched. Chuck HundertmarkLafayette, CO On Nov 26, 2020, at 1:32 AM, Thomas Heinrich wrote: Reading all the wonderful tributes to Joe helps temper the sadness and shock I'm feeling hearing of his passing. I remember meeting Joe soon after moving to Colorado in the late 90s. And while I didn't know him as well as many of you, I am truly grateful to have known him and connected with him on birding and music. I appreciated his welcoming, kind, supportive nature, his joy and enthusiasm for birding, and especially his humor. I will really miss reading his witty posts to Cobirds and crossing paths in the field from time to time. Thanks to all for sharing your stories and memories of Joe and celebrating his life and impact on the Colorado birding community. Joe shared this joke (maybe a bit of a musician's inside joke) in one of our last email exchanges: "The world is full of cello jokes, but here is my favorite - Q: Did you hear about the cellist who bragged that he could play 32nd notes?A: The rest of the orchestra didn't believe him, so he proved it by playing one." Thomas Heinrich Boulder, CO nyc...@aol.com On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 12:40 AM Karl Stecher Jr. wrote: I didn't know Joe was ill in this COVID-confined year, and my chest sank when I read the news.I don't know how long we knew each other. Besides the many encounters at meetings, I recall the Ross' gull we watched together at Cherry Creek SP and the several encounters scanning Marston from the east side.We had multiple exchanges of information with many of the humorous comments one on one and not thought pertinent to all of cobirds.I was always glad to see him. Not mentioned yet here (I think) is the extensive knowledge he had of such things as history and literature, besides medicine and birds.It was a privilege to have known him. Karl StecherAuroraFrom: "Robert Raker" Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:51 PM To: "Colorado Birds" Subject: Re: [cobirds] Joe Roller sad news So very sad to hear this news. Besides being a great guy to bird with, he was always so supportive discussing and providing advice regarding my battle with cancer. Ironic that he ended up passing before me. Joe and I met in the most unusual of places, in a gastroenterology clinic. It was time for me to have my colonoscopy and my physician by chance turned out to be Dr. Roller. After the procedure, while I was recovering from the anesthesia, he found out from my wife that I was a birder and a photographer. So, in typical Joe Roller fashion, not ten seconds after I regained consciousness, he very excitedly insisted in taking me down to his private office to check out the penguin pictures he had just taken on a trip to Antarctica. We’ve been great friends ever since. You will be missed Joe!! Rob RakerLakewood COJefferson CountyOn Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 6:23:28 PM UTC-7 David Waltman wrote: Larry and others have done a great job of paying tribute to Joe, so I can’t add a lot. My experience was that he was so funny and fun to be around. So many of us benefited from his sharing o
Re: [cobirds] Bird song at Lory Park
Sounds like a catbird to me. Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 8:47 AM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds wrote: Hi Jan Have you uploaded here to see what it comes up with as identification? ==> https://birdnet.cornell.edu/api/ Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunnhttp://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 8:43:16 AM UTC-6 Ira Sanders wrote: How about an Orchard Oriole? Ira Sanders On Sun, May 30, 2021, 9:40 AM Sebastian Patti wrote: How about Gray Catbird?? sebasti...@hotmail.com Sebastian T. Patti 770 S. Grand AvenueUnit 3088Los Angeles, CA 90017 CELL: 773/304-7488 From: cob...@googlegroups.com on behalf of Jan Tarr Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2021 9:55 AM To: Colorado Birds Subject: [cobirds] Bird song at Lory Park Can anyone identify this beautiful birdsong I heard in the riparian environment in the early morning at Lory Park near Fort Collins? Thanks, Jan https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sdaRHDJe-MUhNe1cNgEfky-7fTw2IuP3/view?usp=sharing -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cob...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 tocobirds+u...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8b2a8c35-d964-413b-983d-f0e5589aae82n%40googlegroups.com. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cob...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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+u...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/SJ0PR07MB7536802290431B3E47E4495AC3209%40SJ0PR07MB7536.namprd07.prod.outlook.com. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3f0736df-fa6c-466b-8b7b-8488b58fe825n%40googlegroups.com. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/307971898.1852789.1622639401464%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] odd incident
Interesting observation Dave. To add to that I had a pair of Bullock's Orioles nest successfully in a blue spruce tree in my yard a few years back, so they are indeed adaptable. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Friday, July 16, 2021, 09:31:59 AM MDT, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: On July 13 a friend of mine and I hiked up Young's Gulch in Poudre Canyon. Our target was observing and photographing Lewis's Woodpeckers feeding cicadas to nestlings at one of two nest trees reported by John Shenot, Doug Swartz, Josh Bruening and maybe others around the 4th of July. We did NOT see any Lewis's Woodpeckers on the 13th, presumably because at least the lower nest (1.6 miles up the trail) had fledged and the family dispersed. We did not hike up to the higher nest reported at 2.8 miles up the trail. On the way back to the car we heard a begging young bird in a ponderosa pine. With woodpeckers on our mind, I let the power of "want" convince me this was maybe a young Lewis's Woodpecker. The location was just below the lower of the two Lewis's nest reported on the 4th. After several minutes of trying to see the beggar in the tree, a bird flew into the pine and fed it. The bird was an adult female Bullock's Oriole. After the feeding, the oriole flew off and down into the shrubby understory nearby, which my insect-collecting partner and I knew was rich in food. After a few more visits to the still-hidden beggar, we had to move on. After thinking, "I've heard that obnoxious noise before", I am convinced the beggar was a fledged Brown-headed Cowbird. Cowbirds are reported to parasitize Bullock's Oriole nests. Apparently most of these attempts are thwarted by parent orioles recognizing the parasite's eggs, pecking them and throwing them out. But apparently a few cowbird parasitism attempts are successful. That appears to be the case here. In Catherine Ortega's BBA II account for Bullock's Oriole she also states the data from BBA II compared to BBA I suggests Bullock's Orioles are expanding their breeding range a bit higher in elevation. Young's Gulch is in the 7000' range. Her account also states they will use ponderosa pine and aspen as nest trees in addition to the more common usage of riparian poplars. While narrowleaf cottonwoods were within a tenth of a mile of this location, ponderosa pine and aspen (and Douglas-fir) were the dominant trees in the immediate vicinity. I think what we observed was a fairly unusual event: a Bullock's Oriole that nested in the upper reaches of its breeding range, perhaps in a non-poplar, and that allowed the scheme of cowbirds to succeed when most oriole parasitism doesn't. Dave LeathermanFort Collins -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CY4PR0601MB37637B68445CB0222308FBBDC1119%40CY4PR0601MB3763.namprd06.prod.outlook.com. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1212030687.535390.1626452524624%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Dickcissel in Larimer County
Heard at least 1 dickcissel singing yesterday from an irrigated hayfield about 1 mile south of Masonville yesterday, on the west side of the road, about 1 mile north of turn off for Eden Valley. First time around here to my knowledge. Arvind PanjabiLarimer Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/565002100.426372.1656699845472%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Pinyon Jay, Larimer Co.
Sorry for the late post, but I had a Pinyon Jay land briefly in my yard yesterday, near Horsetooth Mtn Park, about 2 miles west of Fort Collins (as the Jay flies). I've only ever had them here a couple time in 20 years. Keep an ear and eye out for these guys! Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain, mahogany shrubland and grassland -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1993168480.871858.1666285853106%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler CSU (Larimer)
Super Cool! Seems to be quite the migrants trap. Will have to stop in there for a look. Cheers, Arvind Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, November 11, 2022, 11:49 AM, Dave wrote: Just saw a fall female (I think that’s the right age) chestnut-sided warbler in the PERC Gardens at CSU west of football stadium, Fort Collins (11:45am) today. In same beech grove with aphids that has hosted b&w, yellow-rumps and parula of late. Dave Leatherman Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/PH7PR12MB7354F3EF9203F8ACA92CFB54C1009%40PH7PR12MB7354.namprd12.prod.outlook.com. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1134262662.31500.1668196322722%40mail.yahoo.com.
Re: [cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, 8-23-23
Interesting that Red-breasted Nuthatches are already on the move...had one at my house the other day too. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 04:33:33 PM MDT, meredith wrote: A day much like yesterday - less than half our nets up and heat (although somewhat less humidity). Closed early again because of the weather. Also like yesterday, captures were dominated by Yellow Warblers, probably all summer residents that will soon begin their migration south. (We have caught 4 Yellows so far that were already banded, and they were all banded on opening day - August 23 - last year.) Here's today's breakdown: Downy Woodpecker 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1House Wren 2Yellow Warbler 18 new, 2 banded last yearCommon Yellowthroat 1Wilson's Warbler 2Chipping Sparrow 1 We are getting the super weed whacker out tomorrow, and hope to get most of the rest of the nets up before the weekend. The ground is finally drying out! Hoping the weather cools down but the predicted rain waits until Monday when we are closed. Our opportunities to visit start Friday. There are one-hour slots (up to 15 visitors at a time) from 7:30-8:30 most weekday mornings (Tues-Fri, we are closed on Mon) and 8, 9 , and 10 a.m. one-hour time slots on the weekends. Click here to make a reservation. It is pretty cool to see several fall warblers side-by-side in the hand! Meredith McBurneyBander, Barr Lake StationBird Conservancy of the Rockies -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/363f3517-0bcb-476b-89ca-d8d6d917f258n%40googlegroups.com. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/405592546.98520.1692912095152%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Redpoll, larimer county
I just had a common redpoll at the Primrose studios which is located at the west end of Michaud lane and owned by the city of Fort Collins although not open to the public unfortunately. However the bird was quite active flying about between the cottonwoods in the rabbit brush and was not seen upon leaving so it may have flown to other nearby areas like the public trailhead nearby. I also had my first tree sparrow of the winter. Arvind Panjabi Fort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1644538685.5375444.1510260019472%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rough-legged hawk, Larimer Co.
Well it looks like the invasion of northern birds continues. Yesterday afternoon about 4:30 pm I had a rough-legged hawk fly low over my yard in the foothills west of Fort Collins, just south of horsetooth mountain park. This is a rare sighting here, being the first for my yard list in 15 yrs of living here! I hope some more of these great birds show up in time for the CBC. Cheers, Arvind Panjabi5500’ in foothill shrublands and grasslandsOn the north slope of Milner Mtn.~3 mi west of Fort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1438317917.3403149.1511849434978%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common redpolls et al., Horsetooth mountain park, Larimer county
I encountered a flock of nine Common Redpolls in Horsetooth Mountain park today. They were along the hiking trail (footpath) at the first drainage crossing less than a quarter-mile from the trailhead. They were mostly feeding on the ground near the edge of melting snow. Also seen was a Northern Goshawk and a Sharp-shinned Hawk. The goshawk was flying high over the ridge as if it were moving some distance. The last few days I’ve had several raptors soaring over the south facing ridge at Horsetooth mountain park including Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and a Rough-legged Hawk. Red Crossbills are much fewer in number than this time last year, almost non-existent, although I did bump into a flock of 8 today. Also of note, I had a flock of 10 Evening Grosbeaks stop ever so briefly in my yard in Horsetooth Lake Estates exactly 2 weeks ago today. Good birding, Arvind PanjabiWest of Fort Collins -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/32320615.676436.1516751093327%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Common redpolls et al., Horsetooth mountain park, Larimer county
The redpolls are back in the same draw, at least 13 of them just now at 7:55 am. Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 4:44 PM, arvind panjabi wrote: I encountered a flock of nine Common Redpolls in Horsetooth Mountain park today. They were along the hiking trail (footpath) at the first drainage crossing less than a quarter-mile from the trailhead. They were mostly feeding on the ground near the edge of melting snow. Also seen was a Northern Goshawk and a Sharp-shinned Hawk. The goshawk was flying high over the ridge as if it were moving some distance. The last few days I’ve had several raptors soaring over the south facing ridge at Horsetooth mountain park including Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and a Rough-legged Hawk. Red Crossbills are much fewer in number than this time last year, almost non-existent, although I did bump into a flock of 8 today. Also of note, I had a flock of 10 Evening Grosbeaks stop ever so briefly in my yard in Horsetooth Lake Estates exactly 2 weeks ago today. Good birding, Arvind PanjabiWest of Fort Collins -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1533841236.1899151.1517324141932%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common redpolls, Horsetooth mountain park, Larimer county
The Redpoll flock is back again at the same brushy draw, about 300 yards from the main parking lot trailhead along the pedestrian/hiking trail. They were hunkered down on the ground and flushed as I approached but returned immediately to the ground where they are presumably foraging for something, but they are difficult to see once they go down so I have no idea what they’re getting. Whatever it is it must be better than what I am offering at my feeders, which are only about 1/4 mile away. As before, they were first detected by voice giving soft, frequent ‘chup’ notes. These birds have not been reliable, but this is now the fourth time I’ve run into them in this same draw. I suspect they might stick around there for a few hours during the snow. Arvind Panjabi5500’ on the north slope of Milner MountainLarimer, Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/354946187.1179176.1518451671970%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Common redpolls, Horsetooth mountain park, Larimer county
Redpolls were back again this morning, same place. Arvind PanjabiFort Collins Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, February 12, 2018, 9:07 AM, 'arvind panjabi' via Colorado Birds wrote: The Redpoll flock is back again at the same brushy draw, about 300 yards from the main parking lot trailhead along the pedestrian/hiking trail. They were hunkered down on the ground and flushed as I approached but returned immediately to the ground where they are presumably foraging for something, but they are difficult to see once they go down so I have no idea what they’re getting. Whatever it is it must be better than what I am offering at my feeders, which are only about 1/4 mile away. As before, they were first detected by voice giving soft, frequent ‘chup’ notes. These birds have not been reliable, but this is now the fourth time I’ve run into them in this same draw. I suspect they might stick around there for a few hours during the snow. Arvind Panjabi5500’ on the north slope of Milner MountainLarimer, Co. Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/354946187.1179176.1518451671970%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1356860339.191141.1518541917360%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Redpolls, Larimer Co
Common redpolls are still hanging around the Horsetooth area west of Fort Collins. had a flock of 10 on monday in the park, and two at my feeders today. Cassin's finches are also daily now, all of a sudden, and Gray-headed Juncos are back on territory in the park, singing their clumsy version of a Junco song. they generally vacate the area in winter. Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, CO On the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1656523332.8264773.1519959848209%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Broad-tailed hummer, Larimer Co
A male arrived yesterday, as best I could tell, and today a female was here sitting in the trees next to the feeder. Still waiting for the arrival of ‘waves’ of spotted towhees, but just had my first distant bird singing this morning, several weeks later than usual. Hope they are still on their way. The woods and shrubland are deathly quiet around here. First tree swallows arrived today, and barns arrived over the weekend. Cheers, Arvind PanjabiJust south of Horsetooth MountainLarimer Co Sent from Yahoo Mail for 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1669106817.1018518.1523900685812%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] migrants, Larimer Co.
Wow, what a difference a few days make! After lamenting the paucity of spotted towhees and other birds in general throughout most of April, today's hike up Horsetooth Mountain was quite different. Birds everywhere! Including some early migrants. Most unusual was a Western Tanager, a spanking bright male. Also flagged by ebird was a Virginia's warbler (possibly 2). Also new today were several blue-gray gnatcatchers. Full list from Ebird below. Then, this afternoon at my feeders nearby, a male Lazuli Bunting showed up. I guess the floodgates are now officially open! Good birding, Arvind Panjabi 5700' feet, Larimer County, COOn the north slope of Milner Mtn Mountain mahogany shrubland and grassland Location Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Larimer County, Colorado, US Date and Effort Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:26 AM - Protocol: - Traveling - Party Size: - 1 - Duration: - 1 hour(s), 40 minute(s) - Distance: - 6.008 kilometer(s) - Observers: - Arvind Panjabi - Comments: - N/A - Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.6.36 Species 26 species total | 3 | California Gull Larus californicus | | 2 | Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura | | 3 | Broad-tailed Hummingbird Selasphorus platycercus | | 1 | Hairy Woodpecker Picoides villosus | | 1 | Say's Phoebe Sayornis saya | | 2 | Steller's Jay Cyanocitta stelleri | | 3 | Black-billed Magpie Pica hudsonia | | 2 | Common Raven Corvus corax | | 3 | Tree Swallow Tachycineta bicolor | | 2 | Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica | | 8 | Pygmy Nuthatch Sitta pygmaea | | 6 | House Wren Troglodytes aedon | | 4 | Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea | | 1 | Mountain Bluebird Sialia currucoides | | 2 | Townsend's Solitaire Myadestes townsendi | | 6 | American Robin Turdus migratorius | | 1 | Virginia's Warbler Oreothlypis virginiae Heard giving its distinctive metallic chip note from the shrubbery then flew up to a pine tree where I saw a grayish warbler with yellow undertail coverts. Seen and heard well again later on the way down. Eye ring seen well. | | 6 | Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's) Setophaga coronata auduboni | | 14 | Chipping Sparrow Spizella passerina | | 4 | Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed) Junco hyemalis caniceps | | 16 | Spotted Towhee Pipilo maculatus | | 1 | Western Tanager Piranga ludoviciana Male in full breeding plumage, seen well from about 22 ft. Red face on yellow head and breast. Black wings with white wing bars. Photo obtained with cell phone. | | 3 | Western Meadowlark Sturnella neglecta | | 1 | Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater | | 1 | Brewer's Blackbird Euphagus cyanocephalus | | 2 | House Finch Haemorhous mexicanus | -- 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 this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/983818081.2493337.1525120240038%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
