[cobirds] Yard birds
Since 1997 in our Franktown yard we've recorded 161 species. 16 sparrows, 14 warblers including Prairie and Parula. all 3 bluebirds. Mockingbird. Purple Finch. Northern Saw-whet, N. Pygmy & Western Screech Owls (but not Eastern Screech). N. Goshawk and both eagles. Adding birds seen along our access road, the list goes up to 184. We have several feeders, and I report daily lists to eBird, even the low counts. We watch and listen throughout the day. Some species (W.Scr-Owl) we heard until we chased it to confirm the ID. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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 * 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/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/243437151.2021381.1710283808184%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Park & trail guides
I have a huge pile of park and trail guides to places all over Colorado, all of them 20 years old or so. Can anyone suggest a depository for them? Hugh Kingery -- -- 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 * 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/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/1248026302.2469852.1708387171363%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Black Forest CBC
The Black Forest CBC counted 1948 birds of 39 species; average 1748 birds, 38 species. Our 25 observers went out in 13 partis. Two new top counts: 75 Red-breasted nuthatches - way above prior high of 35; 217 Red Crossbills - more than double previous high of 130.Besides that, some minor peaks 29 flickers (previous high 23, ave. 19); 26 ravens (= previous high) We always enjoy this count, as well as our other CBCs. Starting this year, Jeannie Mitchell will run the count. | | Hugh -- -- 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/43606362.1358528.1705453910385%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC
We invite any and all to join us on the Denver Urban Christmas Bird Count -- on January 1, 2024. We now have the count posted on the Denver Audubon website, and you can go there to check the various sections of the count and to sign up. Go to denveraudubon.org/events/ Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/595095824.604703.1701909887118%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC
We invite any and all to join us on the Denver Urban Christmas Bird Count. We now have the count posted on the Denver Audubon website, and you can go there to check the various sections of the count and to sign up. Go to denveraudubon.org/events/ Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/348369756.326376.1701821191208%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Fox Sparrow, Douglas
Just after lunch today Urling spotted under our feeders a Fox Sparrow. We both had fairly good looks at it, though too briefly (courtesy of one of our menacing squirrels). Earlier this morning, I saw a late Orange-crowned Warbler in the bushes by our stream. Hugh KingeryFranktown -- -- 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/1385841331.1670302.1698355864170%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] The Big Sit!
We enjoyed a The Big Sit! at our house (our 21st), with Laurie Duke presiding from our roof, the rest of us down below most of the time.We counted 37 species, 123 individuals; the sixth time for that many species (one year we counted 38), but a low low number of individuals. We did, though have two new species: a Broad-winged Hawk that Urling flushed out of the thick scrub oak and a Red-naped Sapsucker that we all observed. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/881580680.7108543.1696895720125%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Book signing - Covered Treasures Bookstore, Monument
We have a book signing eventat the bookstore this month for you to put on your calendars. The first event is the last Art Hop of the season on Thursday, September 21st from 5-8. We will host Hugh and Urling Kingery signing Birding Colorado: Where, How, and When to Spot Birds Across the State. They are from the Franktown area and are well-known in the birding community. DeeDee Lake will be signing her "Rules of Engagement" series as well. These are set in Colorado. Below our signature are short descriptions of the books for this upcoming Art Hop. Tommie, Paula, Jeanette, Claire, Leona Covered Treasures Bookstore105 Second StreetP.O. Box 1066Monument, CO 80132719-481-2665coveredtreasures@gmail.comwww.coveredtreasures.comLike us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram Birding Colorado: Where, How, and When to Spot Birds Across the State Birding Colorado is a guide to the best bird watching sites in Colorado, from national parks and wildlife refuges to marshes, mountains and canyons. Organized by region, each site description informs readers on habitats, visiting information, and birds you'll encounter. What sets this book apart is the extra information on bird status and bird habitat that has made it more than a mere site guide and earned a place in the Denver Audubon's curriculum. Rules of Engagement series (Operation: Camouflage Christmas, Operation: Allegiance, Operation Reconnaisse) Each story features characters in the Army wrestling with a romance, military life and their faith. Hugh -- -- 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/276685545.2153356.1695160487962%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Fall Count
Our 44th annual Fall Count recorded 10,823 birds of 162 species. Count of individuals lower than average, species count up 7 from average. We had 3 new species: Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Common Tern, and Dickcissel. Say's Phoebes have increased over the years, with the 66 seen last weekend far more than any previous year. 17 Solitary Sandpipers, highes count by one. 506 Western Grebes, which seems to have increased over the years. Only one Franklin's Gull, lowest count except two years when we didn't record any. Half the duck species dropped from average: Ruddy, Com. Merganser, Green-winged Teal, Mallard, Wigeon, even Canada Goose. Redheads show a drastic drop, which started in 2013: 11 this year, average 96. But 207 Shovelers, third highest in 43 years, topped the average of 94. Hugh -- -- 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/146904660.1414439.1694908179001%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Re: Fall Count - Sept. 8-10 (Revision)
Another revision - correcting Rick Crewell's email. Eight leaders will conduct Fall Counts from Friday, Sept. 8 to Sunday Sept. 10. Contact Leaders to participate : Sept. 87 a.m. Barr Lake Periphery (mostly driving): Gregg Goodrich 303 655 9135 | Cherry Creek State Park: Cynthia Madsen | | | cmadse...@gmail.com | | Sept. 9Audubon Nature Center Bill Schreitz flannelm...@gmail.com Bear Creek State Park - 8 am Rick Creswell | rickcresw...@yahoo.com | Chatfield State Park Joey Kellner vir...@comcast.net Sep. 10Castlewood Canyon SP - 6:30 am Dave Hill 303 870 4316 Barr Lake SP Chris Gilbert | chrisg...@gmail.com Rocky Mtn. Arsenal NWR Charlie Chase | charlesacha...@gmail.com | | | | | | Hugh -- -- 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/739701555.2110254.1693612782181%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Email address?
Can someone provide me with the email address (or phone) for Ric Creswell? Hugh -- -- 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/349120572.2111434.1693608957892%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Re: Fall Count - Sept. 8-10 (Revision)
Eight leaders will conduct Fall Counts from Friday, Sept. 8 to Sunday Sept. 10. Contact Leaders to participate : Sept. 87 a.m. Barr Lake Periphery (mostly driving): Gregg Goodrich 303 655 9135 | Cherry Creek State Park: Cynthia Madsen | | | cmadse...@gmail.com | | Sept. 9Audubon Nature Center Bill Schreitz flannelm...@gmail.com Bear Creek State Park - 8 am Rick Creswell | rckcresw...@yahoo.com | Chatfield State Park Joey Kellner vir...@comcast.net Sep. 10Castlewood Canyon SP - 6:30 am Dave Hill 303 870 4316 Barr Lake SP Chris Gilbert | chrisg...@gmail.com Rocky Mtn. Arsenal NWR Charlie Chase | charlesacha...@gmail.com | | | | | | Hugh -- -- 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/1207889424.1548280.1693439770109%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Fall Count - Sept. 8-19
Eight leaders will conduct Fall Counts from Friday, Sept. 8 to Sunday Sept. 10. Contact Leaders to participate (except Chatfield): Sept. 87 a.m. Barr Lake Periphery (mostly driving): Gregg Goodrich 303 655 9135 | Cherry Creek State Park: Cynthia Madsen | | | cmadse...@gmail.com | | Sept. 9Audubon Nature Center Bill Schreitz flannelm...@gmail.com Bear Creek State Park - 8 am Rick Creswell | rckcresw...@yahoo.com | Chatfield State Park Joey Kellner Sign up with DFO Sep. 10Castlewood Canyon SP - 6:30 am Dave Hill 303 870 4316 Barr Lake SP Chris Gilbert | chrisg...@gmail.com Rocky Mtn. Arsenal NWR Charlie Chase | charlesacha...@gmail.com | | | | | | Hugh -- -- 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/729473466.919049.1693262728024%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Fall Count - Sept. 9-10
We will hold our annual Fall Count the weekend of Sept. 9-10 (some trips on Sept. 8). As it has since 1972 (the past 50 years), we will offer trips to 7 or 8 Metro area sites. Details later -- the leaders still have some times & dates to settle on. Hugh -- -- 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/1836214399.489861.1693090406579%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] 160th yard bird, Douglas
Yesterday we watched on Olive-sided Flycatcher feeding above our feeders, making sorties for insects. This bird makes our 160th yard bird (over 25 years). Urling & Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1678940062.1834788.1691793497711%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Winkler Ranch, Douglas
July 15, with a Denver Audubon trip: on the road south of Castlewood Canyon State Park (westside) we counted 7 Dickcissels and 3 Blue Grosbeaks among the 27 total species. Some folks got decent pictures of a Dickcissel, I don't know about grosbeak photos. We had Chipping,Vesper, & Lark Sparrows, Green-tailed & Spotted Towhees, both bluebirds. Quite a rewarding morning. Hugh -- -- 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/1083923191.591877.1689548820949%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] European Goldfinch - Douglas
Dan Moore in Parker contacted Denver Audubon, and then sent me photos of a European Goldfinch coming to his feeder. It seems unlikely that this constitutes a wild bird that arrived on its own. Any thoughts? Does anyone know of someone who might have kept one and from whom it escaped? Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/51915046.698004.1686179081458%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Yard birds - Douglas
The final member of our colorful trio arrived this morning: a bright Lazuli Bunting. We also heard one singing in the gully below our house. The other member of the trio - Black-headed Grosbeak & Western Tanager - patronize our feeders today and we hope fo a while. Big flock of Chipping sparrrows - maybe 30. A singing Vesper Sparrow in the patch below the house. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/478461950.2028059.1683150275603%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Spring -Douglas
One other spring arrival I forgot to mention: we have watched a handsome Lincoln's Sparrow under our feeders off and on all day. Hugh -- -- 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/1739900453.1760088.1683071537371%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Spring birds - Douglas
Spring has arrived, or at least some spring birds have. Yesterday we counted 4 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers in our gully. Last night, Urling heard a Poorwill - wish I had better ears.Today, a Western Tanager and a Black-headed Grosbeak, both striking males.20 Chipping Sparrows flying along a fence line. Tree Swallows perched on two different nest boxes.Western Bluebirds & White-breasted Nuthatches vying for a hole in our wall.Mountain Chickadees and a House Wren vying for a box on the side of the house. Lots of singing Spotted Towhees. And either 2 or 5 Bushtits feeding on suet cakes -- we wonder where they have a nest[s]. Hugh -- -- 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/1523300281.1723517.1683065199639%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Spring counts
We have revived the Spring Counts that have gone on for 42 years -- starting in 1980. Here's the list, with some leaders particularly asking for participants. I hope you can go on one of them. Chatfield particularly needs volunteers. Hugh Friday, May 12 Cherry Creek State Park: Leader: Cynthia Madsen, cmadse...@gmail.com Contact leader for meeting details 6:30 am Saturday, May 13 | | Chatfield State Park. Leader, Jill Holden, jilllovesbi...@comcast.net | | Bear Creek Park: Leader: Cyndy Johnson,cyndyjohnson28@q.com8 am. Meet in Park at Skunk Hollow Barr Lake. Leader: Doug Ward,dougw...@frontier.com Audubon Nature Center. Leader, Bill Schreitz, flannelmoth@gmail.comSunday, May 14Castlewood Canyon State Park: Leader: Dave Hill, | davidhill2...@gmail.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/807062128.1159889.1682894766560%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Cobirds post
Cobirds didn't seem to take kindly to my trying to post the Denver Audubon newsletter about its upcoming Birdathon. My apologies for what turned into such a mess. But -- if you'd like to support Denver Audubon through its Birdathon, go to the website, denveraudubon.org and read about it. Hugh -- -- 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/27376678.686820.1682801600956%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Birdathon starts May 1st!
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[cobirds] Patch birds, Douglas
We added two new year birds on this morning's walk.First, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet that drew our attention by singing off and on. What a great sound. Then, a couple of Violet-green Swallows skimming insects off the surface of the local pond. Hugh -- -- 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/1584889664.610783.1682632190336%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Bird Book Sale
Denver Audubon will hold a Sale of nature books -- mostly bird books -- this Saturday and Sunday at the Audubon Nature Center at Waterton. It will open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Urling and I donated 175 books from our nature library -- surely one or two will appeal to you. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/28881308.4264581.1682378114685%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] New year birds - Douglas
This morning we added two new year birds for our patch.Two Vesper Sparrows perched on a fence along our road, looking quite crisp. Then we saw a Loggerhead Shrike, perched on a phone wire near the Vespers. We flushed it and itflew across the road and perched on a fence line where we could see all the details. We have had a Broad-tailed Humm. at our feeder for about a week (after Karen Metzhad one on the other side of Franktown). It stays only briefly. Also our first White-crowned Sparrow of the spring, a Gambel's version. Only a couple of juncos remain and we haven't recorded a Solitaire in a week or so. Hugh -- -- 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/683295095.3841382.1682203657480%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Spring Bird Counts - May 12-15
| We plan to conduct our annual Spring Bird Count, as usual on the second weekend in May. See the list of counts & leaders below. If you'd like to go on one or more, contact the Leader to confirm. | | | Friday, May 12 Cherry Creek State Park: Leader: Cynthia Madsen, cmadse...@gmail.com Contact leader for meeting details 6:30 am Saturday, May 13 Bear Creek Park: Leader: Cyndy Johnson,cyndyjohnson28@q.com8 am. Meet in Park at Skunk Hollow Barr Lake. Leader: Doug Ward, | dougw...@frontier.com | Audubon Nature Center. Leader, Bill Schreitz, flannelm...@gmail.com Chatfield State Park. Leader, Jill Holden, jilllovesbi...@comcast.net | | Sunday, May 14Castlewood Canyon State Park: Leader: Dave Hill, | davidhill2...@gmail.com | | | These counts are closed to signups: May 12: Barr Lake Periphery | May 13: Rocky Mountain Arsenal. | Hugh -- -- 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/1326831640.3711800.1682117816135%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] New year birds - Douglas
We had new year birds in our Franktown patch yesterday and today: Yesterday, a Common Grackles.Today a lone Tree Swallow. We have seen both Western and Mountain Bluebirds for the past week or so. Hugh & Urling Kingery -- -- 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/664677593.286413.1680909111890%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Book Sale
Nature's Notes Vintage Book and Art Sale Saturday April 28 and Sunday, April 299am to 3pmDenver Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield We are excited to announce that Denver Audubon is hosting a Vintage Book and Art Sale! This is the perfect opportunity for book and art enthusiasts to browse our impressive selection of unique and rare pieces. Best of all, no registration is required. Simply stop by and peruse our collection at your leisure. We can't wait to see you there! -- -- 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/649196481.1475702.1680129509790%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Black Forest CBC
The Black Forest CBC on Jan. 2, 2023, encountered adverse weather. Only 4 of us went out, and we had 4 counting at 2 feeders. The fog and the snow made conditions unsafe, so that none of the walking parties covered their (mostly ponderosa pine) territories, and the drivers elected not to navigate roads so foggy other cars couldn't see a stopped birder's vehicle. We ended up with 31 species (close to the average of 35) but only 364 birds (1538 average). No notable observations to report. Hugh -- -- 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/1572369422.117580.1673482335646%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC
The 35th Denver Urban CBC tallied 90 species (ave. 87) and 30,147 birds (ave. 39,674). We failed to cover one section of the South Platte, so that our waterfowl numbers dipped. 135 observers went out in the field and 12 watched at feeders. * We found three new birds for the count: -a White-winged Dove that has patronized a Park Hill feeder for a week or two; and -an Eastern Phoebe found by the Tuesday Birders group in Fairmont Cemetery -- and approved by eBird within 2 days. - a Bohemian Waxwing (just one) south of Hampden, mixed in (surprise) with 151 Cedar Waxwings. * Other rarities -the count's 2nd Cassin's Finches (30; reflecting the state-wide incursion), 3rd Lapland Longspur, 4th Winter Wren, 4th Long-tailed Duck.* We had record high counts for Townsend's Solitaire (53; average 15), Cedar Waxwing (187; ave. 39), Blue Jay (147 -- previous high 80), and (surprise) Eur. Collared-Doves (160 - first one on Jan. 1, 2006). * Near record highs for Robin (1,278; ave. 405); 221 Horned Larks (ave. 119); and 16 Great Blue Herons (ave. 8). Lesser Scaup (96; ave. 31).* House Sparrows and House Finches continue their drop in numbers from the first counts. * Other drops: Magpie 335 vs ave. 587; Bald Eagle (39 vs. 46 and highs of 94-95 from 2016 to 2019); lowest count for Rock Pigeons (832, ave. 1,966) Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1634941004.109179.1673479472613%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC
We will hold the Denver Urban CBC on New Year's Day, 2023 (as usual). We welcome participants to count with one of the parties or in your yards. The count circle covers western Aurora & east Denver to Cherry Creek Res. and a little bit south of Hampden. We have the count up on the Denver Audubon website. Go tohttps://denveraudubon.org/events/; go to January 2023. Then you can pick out the area that you would like to join. Feeder reporters should contact me; I won't respond from Dec. 22-30, so have patience. Hugh -- -- 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/388150407.1438054.1671583276587%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC - Jan 1, 2023
We will hold the Denver Urban CBC on New Years Day, as usual. Go to https://denveraudubon.org/events/ and then click on January 2023 to see the list of sections for which you can sign up. We also have a pot luck chili dinner scheduled afterwards, at the Wash. Park. Church, 400 South Williams, from 5-7 pm. Feel free to come with or without a dish; we would appreciate confirmation that you will join us, though. Send an email to Casey Davenhill to confirm that you'll come. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/756159952.2036737.1670621781440%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Sad news
| || | | We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Marilyn Rhodes. Marilyn was a Denver Audubon Master Birder, graduating class of 2009-2010, a wonderful field trip leader for Denver Audubon, a caring mentor to new field trip leaders, and very active on our photo contest committee. She led the Denver Botanic Gardens/Denver Country Club/Wash Park section of the annual Christmas Bird Count on January 1. Our Executive Director has fond memories of those New Year’s Day counts in freezing temperatures, searching for as many birds as we could while enjoying the company of the hardy group led by Marilyn and Bob Santangelo (her co-leader), who had (Bob still has!) a great sense of humor. | | Denver Audubon -- -- 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/887818658.3405203.1669746579291%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Patch birds - Douglas
Two amazing birds today.As Urling drove out this afternoon she flushed a Nighthawk from the road -- she thinks probably a Common Nighthawk. Earlier we spotted a Northern Goshawk that perched near our feeders for 10 seconds or so. An immature. Other than that, we tallied usual numbers of the usual birds. But those two - Wow! Hugh -- -- 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/30826436.2083286.1669163149411%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Count dates
As usual, the Denver Urban Count will occur on Jan. 1, New Years Day. Black Forest we scheduled for Jan. 2. Hugh -- -- 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/468067064.1470922.1668211362379%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Leaves - Franktown, Douglas
The birds we see this month don't merit a special trip here -- we see just the normal ones. We do enjoy the constant serenades of Solitaires. Juncos have gradually started to arrive -- we counted around a dozen today. And we have Pygmy Nuthatches, a species we haven't had regularly in past years. But the fall colors around Franktown awe us. Yellow cottonwoods, red & orange & yellow scrub-oaks, intense red 3-leaf sumac. Magical. Hugh -- -- 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/639295009.1654191.1665958161350%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Patch birds - Douglas
After walking the conifer patch, while Urling talked to the mail delivery woman, I briefly saw in immature Red-headed Woodpecker. It perched in a dead cottonwood for 10 seconds, then flew off, and we couldn't find it again. We also recorded our first Pink-sided Juncos today, along with most of the usual species. A lot of corvids (Steller's, Blue, Scrub, magpie, crow & raven. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1381644296.1705607.1664574488554%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Yard birds - Douglas
Townsend's Solitaires have arrived in our patch to serenade us with their lovely melodic songs. We have probably a dozen or more along our road. Beyond that, we still see an occasional Western Tanager; the males have started to change their head colors from orange to yellow. Still regular: lots of chickadees (both kinds), 1-2 White-breasted Nuthatches, several flocks of Pygmy Nuthatches, piles of Spotted Towhees (we've counted 15-20 several days). House Finches vary in number, from one or two up to 15 or 20. Scrub-Jays persist, and Blue Jays have arrived to join them (we see them only in the winter months). Gluttonous Turkeys scrape up droppings under our feeders -- from 5 to 15. We hear crows and ravens, see an occasional Golden Eagle and even less occasionally a Red-tailed Hawk. And just now, a Cooper's Hawk immature.dKestrels moved through last week. So far no Juncos other than Gray-headed. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/329077932.873702.1664323044305%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Eagle vs heron - Douglas
One of our neighbors posted a message today that she saw two Golden Eagles feeding on a carcass in a nearby pasture. Pictures of the victim show a Great Blue Heron! Probably the eagles caught it in flight somehow, but what a sight. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1875521894.2687710.1663371828317%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Eagle - JeffCo
Denver Audubon held a Volunteer Appreciation brunch this morning. As we arrived, a scope in the middle of the trail greeted us. It pointed at a Golden Eagle perched on a power pole. The Eagle shifted around, and provided the volunteers views for 45 minutes to an hour. What a great appreciation! Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/2045406383.1198892.1662936024504%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Yard Birds, Douglas
We see lots of juveniles this month. One day, 14 junior Spotted Towhees. Several fledgling Gray-headed Juncos and Mountain and Western Bluebirds. 12 fledgling Robins gorging on a Chokecherry bush. House Finches, Black-headed Grosbeaks, and Lesser Goldfinches feeding begging youngsters. Chickadees (Mtn. & Black-capped) grab seeds and maybe take them to their kids, maybe stash them. Nuthatches (White-breasted and Pygmy) like the suet and occasionally the thistle feeder. A fair selection of Hummingbirds, mostly Broad-tailed. A Cooper's Hawk youngster kekking for food & attention. One Cooper's crashed into our dotted window, but flew off and apparently didn't injure itself. Our dotted windows seem to work pretty well at helping the birds avoid our windows. Swallows have dispersed. So far, no fall migrants of note. Hugh -- -- 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/1357932736.353.1661470332150%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Shady birds
This morning, when the sun still made it hot, we drove up the road to Castlewood Cyn. Church, near Willow Lake Drive. The ranch there has a fence made of metal pipes that extends to its corrals. There we saw a flock of 7 Lark Buntings and 3 Meadowlarks, all huddled in the shade of the lowest fence pipe. (We have seen no Lark Buntings this year and no Meadowlarks for a couple of weeks.) No picture, sorry to say. Hugh & Urling Kingery -- -- 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/703383256.979093.1659827461974%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Red Dot - Douglas
Hummers like red. A few days ago Urling & I watched a male Downy Woodpecker at the suet cage. As we watched a hummingbird flew up and checked out the red patch on the Downy's head. After a few seconds, it decided that the Downy did not offer delectable nectar and flew off. Hugh -- -- 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/296584200.984121.1659827905269%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Bluebird trifecta - Douglas
We wentout this afternoon to see what the snow brought, and on our Willow Lake Drive, saw all three bluebird species. The Eastern, a stunning male, flew along the road between the first & second turns. Plus 3 Westerns & 3 Mountains. After observing it on the fence, we didn't see it again, including when we came back an hour later. Also on Willow Lake Driver: 2 Horned Larks, 6 Vesper Sparrows, a Say's Phoebe. McClain Pit has an abundance of swallows. Yesterday almost all wove back and forth above the water, and today doing both that and perching on the power lines along Castlewood Canyon Road. Yesterday, 500; today maybe 400. Spectacular. In our yard, a pair of Western Tanagers, half a dozen Black-headed Grosbeaks, several American and one Lesser Goldfinch, plus the usual contingent. Hugh & Urling Kingery -- -- 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/1361409590.688277.1653175388917%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Birdathon quest - Douglas
Some posts of 2-3 days ago suggest that Cobirders might enjoy hearing about Urling's and my Birdathon quest on Friday. Starting at our Willow Lake Drive patch: A frenzy of Violet-green Swallows! A dozenswarmed above a conifer forest like a throng of bees. A couple of pods ofTurkey Vultures circled above us. We counted more species in our Franktownpatch than we have seen this year. (We did get up earlier than usual, andwalked both gullies that intersect our road instead of only one.We heard our first-of-the-year WarblingVireo (“how do you know that I’m here?”) and listened to and saw singingWhite-crowned Sparrows (the Colorado mountain subspecies), and saw one Wigeonon the pond. The inevitable flock of Turkeys prowled under our feeders. And weenjoyed our usual scrub-oak denizens: Scrub-Jays, Chickadees, Nuthatches, HouseFinches with their delightful song, 7 active and warbling Black-headedGrosbeaks (they like suet cakes), and 8 Spotted Towhees. We spied an elusiveGreen-ttailed Towhee, a Catbird,. One flicker with a red stripe on the back ofhis neck as well as a red whisker—probably a hybrid. Then we headed for Castlewood Canyon wherewe hoped to find White-throated Swifts; we didn’t hear or see any, as wehaven’t so far this year. On the Winkler Ranch south of the Park we saw 13 TreeSwallows and two pairs of Western and two of Mountain Bluebirds, all claimingnest boxes. Next we drove to Louviers, hoping tobuttress the list. At the pond there we saw 8 Wood Ducks, a Gadwall, and 3Shovelers. After lunch and a tour through the Louviers woods (Catbird, YellowWarbler, House Wren) we drove the streets hoping to score a House Sparrow. Westopped at a terrific feeder which sported a passel of House Finches (wecounted 24 in the town), plus a couple of Mourning and a couple Collared-Doves.And, a male Evening Grosbeak called from a pine tree that towered over thefeeders. But no House Sparrows! After driving every street (and stopped only bya couple to check if we had a problem who turned out to feed birds, we left.Then, at the last building in town, a church, we heard and saw some elusiveHouse Sprarows. Only one trash bird left to find: RockPigeon. None in Louviers, none along the road, none that we could find ineither Castle Rock or Franktown!The gravel pit on Castlewood Canyon Roaddid have more ducks (including 17 Shovelers, and four shorebirds scurrying on asand spit way across the water, a challenging scope view. We called themKilldeer & Spotted Sandpiper. Hugh -- -- 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/184695059.68323.1652916080671%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Migrants -Douglas
Bryan Guarente predicted a good migration today, and we sure saw a lot of birds. Several flocks of 2-3 dozen sparrows: Vesper, Chipping, Clay-colored, Lark, White-crowned. One Lark Bunting - surprisingly a female.Green-tailed Towhee, Bullock's Oriole, Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeaks at our feeders. Broad-tailed & Black-chinned Hummingbirds. House Wrens. Plus the usual chickadees, bushtits, white-breasted & Pygmy Nuthatches, a Downy as usual. Scrub & Blue Jays. Three Gray-headed Juncos - no other junco-type for 2 weeks. Pine Siskins and American Goldfinches - no Lessers so far. Virginia's and Audubon's Warblers briefly in the scrub oak. Western & Mtn. Bluebirds. Hugh & Urling Kingery -- -- 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/1185061523.2614315.1651702683625%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Western Tanager - Douglas
And, just now, a Western Tanager sampling a suet cake. Hugh & Urling -- -- 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/1150789366.1899288.1651439984884%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Black-headed Grosbeak, Vesper Sparrow - Douglas
Today we enjoyed two Black-headed Grosbeaks, our FOS. One started singing nearby. Both visited our suet cakes. Yesterday we saw two Vesper Sparrows, one of them singing lustily. Spring's a'comin'. Hugh -- -- 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/1689407725.1882590.1651438428160%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Lazuli Bunting - Dougla
We just saw our first of season Lazuli Bunting -- sparkling blue, white, and tan in the bright sunlight. Hugh & Urling -- -- 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/1997405949.1748925.1651352885735%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Red Canon Park, Tuunnel Drive, Fremont
Denver Audubon's Master Birder class, 14 of us explored Red Canyon Park, north of Canon City, and Tunnel Drive, yesterday.We didn't see many birds, but did see some quality ones.In Red Canyon's pinyon/juniper they included: * 3-5 Evening Grosbeaks; * 2 Golden Eagles, dived at by (probably) a Prairie Falcon; * 1 Red-naped Sapsucker; * One (1) Juniper Titmouse; * 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet; * Lots of Townsend's Solitaires (12 according to the group). Along Tunnel Drive we didn't find a Rufous-crowned Sparrow, but did study an Eastern Phoebe. Urling & Hugh Kingery Hugh -- -- 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/1495478051.249646.1649624841180%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] New arrivals - Douglas
Yesterday we saw two new arrivals: 11 Pintails at McClain Gravel Pit; 1 Western Bluebird on Willow Lake Drive.This morning, lots of the regular birds at our feeders. Hugh Kingery -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DouglBirds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to douglbirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/douglbirds/978729380.667887.1647880722196%40mail.yahoo.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/446967373.571816.1647880795955%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Snow geese - Douglas
Urling just watched 50 Snow geese fly north along the ridge. Following Cherry Creek sort of Hugh -- -- 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/1116070865.392806.1647714775391%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] DIA Hawk Loop - Adams
We drove the DIA Hawk loop yesterday and enjoyed numberous raptors: 11 Bald Eagles10 Ferruginous Hawks4 Red-tails3 Rough-legs3 Harriers Hugh -- -- 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/737030637.2143007.1643579028128%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Chris Shultz
Can anyone get me in touch with Chris Shultz? Hugh -- -- 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/1457762774.1635510.1643308828846%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC (Denver, Arapahoe, Adams)
Our Denver Urban Christmas Bird Count tallied 85 species and 31,151 birds. That's an average number of species, but the count of individuals dropped to 78% of the average of 40,066. We saw big drops for non-native species: Rock Pigeon (1,031 vs. 2,024 ave.); Starling (652 vs. 4,244 ave.); and House Sparrow (96 vs. 1,320). We also had low counts for Com. Mergansers (191 vs. 476 ave.); Coots (18 vs. 87); Bald Eagle (28 vs. 47; high of 96 in 2017); Downy Woodpecker (22 vs. 44); House Finch (442 vs. 1142). We had fewer ducks (4,909, ave. 5,564) and fewer raptors (146, ave, 200). In contrast, we had high counts for Buffleheads (276; previous high185); Hooded Merganser (224, ave. 98; since 2010 they have gradually increased); 40 Double-crested Cormorants (ave. 4); Eur. Collared-Doves (148; first recorded, one in 2005); 124 Am. Goldfinches (ave. 57, only 3 counts with more than a hundred). Barb Masoner's group, south of Hampden, found a new count bird: 3 Western Bluebirds. Other rarities include a Golden-crowned Sparrow, nicely documented with photos by Steve Hebert's group at Bluff Lake, and a Lesser Goldfinch at Mary & Dave Driscoll's feeder, also photographed. We had to postpone the count from Jan. 1 due to a horrendous weather forecast, and held it on Jan. 5; two sections didn't get covered -- the central part of the South Platte and Fairmont Cemetery/Windsor Gardens. The latter got covered on Jan. 2, but even adding in their observations doesn't change the thrust of the count. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1022163162.469117.1642376148504%40mail.yahoo.com. 1 2022 1 5 Bird List.xlsx Description: MS-Excel 2007 spreadsheet
[cobirds] Fwd: NPR: An album made entirely of endangered bird sounds beat Taylor Swift on a top 50 chart
An album made entirely of endangered bird sounds beat Taylor Swift on a top 50 chart Songs Of Disappearance is an entire album of calls from endangered Australian birds. Last month, it briefly perched at No. 3 on the country's top 50 albums chart – ahead of Taylor Swift.Read in NPR: https://apple.news/Aq7yqgM7dSzybeDaFcfZ-PA Shared from Apple News by Jackie Dunn -- -- 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/2001412440.354784.1642291217419%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Black Forest CBC
No one reacted to my description of a mystery flock that Urling and I saw. We watched about 100 small birds feeding on a brushy hillside. The birds in back kept flying over the front ones -- until they all took off for parts unknown. I thought they sounded like Rosy-finches, but Urling saw stripey breasts. Do any of you have experience with flocking birds that act this way? Hugh -- -- 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/651031705.25460.1642116833596%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Black Forest CBC
The 51st Black Forest CBC, held on Jan. 2, recorded 40 species and 1,635 individual birds. Average number of the 51 counts: 35 species and 1608 birds. We had 21 observers in 8 parties, plus 7 feeder-watchers. I don't detect much of a pattern of high and low counts. We found fewer than average of some ponderosa species -- 49 Mtn. Chickadees (ave. 64) and 75 Pygmy Nuthatches (ave. 89), but more Steller's Jays (57 vs. 30). The 24 Red-tailed Hawks way above the average 10, but 7 Rough-leggeds cf. 10 average. Two invasive species dropped: Starling 94 (ave. 143); House Sparrow (2 vs. 23). Two increased: Rock Pigeon 74 vs. 25, Eur. Collared-Dove 32 vs. 6. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/265743890.15675.1642116621394%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Ten best birds of 2021
Responding to Nick's posting a couple of weeks ago asking for our top ten, Urling and I put together this list. * "Palomino" Junco returned for the 4th winter. Palomino, a Gray-headed Junco, has splotches of white that distinguish it from other juncos.* Oct. 6, sitting outside for lunch, we watched a Spotted Towhee lurch into the air and drop. A rattlesnake had caught it; it took a half hour for the snake to consume the towhee.* Townsends' Solitaires returned in October, tooting and singing their lovely warble to set up winter territories.* A Fox Sparrow visited us from January to March.* A Northern Goshawk burst onto our hanging-flat feeder, paused a moment, then went on.* Ovenbirds sang regularly from a stream bottom.* Two Golden Eagles soared over the house; then a Prairie Falcon dove at one or the other, over and over.* Pygmy Nuthatches started coming regularly to our feeders. What fun to watch these little acrobats.* The Big Sit! at our house didn't net memorable birds but did provide excellent company.* And, a non-bird, and not quite a "best." Our rabbit brush blooming in October failed to attract the usual menu of butterflies. Instead we had 3-4 kinds, sporadically. It did attract masses of honey bees on a daily basis. Hugh & Urling -- -- 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/607542369.2203610.1641857990135%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC - ducks in Denver
Urling & I surveyed the southern section of the South Platte on the Urban CBC today. A plethora of ducks! We counted 466 Shovelers, 225 Mallards, and, the best, 160 Buffleheads. 12 duck species. They included one striking male Barrow's Goldeneye, located just south of Florida Ave. One observation/question. Ducks packed the river from Florida south to Grant Frontier Park; north of Florida we saw only smaller groups. One section to the north had ice across it. So: why the difference? Could water quality of the river change there? Or does the water get colder than the ducks prefer?Or does something else affect their preferences? Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1318464605.1285487.1641426224770%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Black Forest CBC (El Paso, Elbert, & Douglas
We enjoyed a pleasant day yesterday on the Black Forest CBC. The temperature cooperated, and we even ate lunch outdoors at Davis Ammons' ranch. We got most excited by seeing the first Rough-legged Hawks in 3-4 years. We saw 3 of them, 2 Bald Eagles, one each Golden Eagle, Red-tail, and Ferruginous. Quite a lot of Horned Larks poplulated the roads, but no longspurs. We saw one mystery flock of 100 or so birds. Small, sparrow/finch shaped. We watched them on a brushy hillside as they leap-frogged over each other for 2-3 minutes. Far away, in poor light, we couldn't see them well. Then the whole flock flew in a tight formation we-know-not-where. I had the impression of rosy-finches, based on shape, call note, and behavior. Urling disagrees, so I'm not sure what to report. Suggestions welcome. Hugh Kingery PS: Urling & I will work on responding to Nick Komar's challenge to name the 10 best birds of 2021. -- -- 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/1734631693.822094.1641252767132%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC
With the daunting weather prediction, I've postponed the Denver Urban CBC from Jan. 1 to Wednesday, Jan. 5. This, of course, means many counters can't participate because of work. Any of you who would like to participate on Wednesday and who haven't signed up should let me know. I think you can still register on the Audubon website; the trouble - some of those leaders can't do their areas. So go ahead and contact me. (You will still have to go the Audubon website to execute a Liability Waiver. Hugh -- -- 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/2125134558.423468.1640991713955%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Birds Aren't Real - Douglas
Now that The Denver Post has explained that 'Birds Aren't Real" we have noticed some interesting stuff. A drone perched briefly on our hanging flat feeder, found it unstable, and flew off. Previously we would have called it a Goshawk. And during the snowstorm, some space debris cluttered our lawn - we would have said 16 Juncos. Yesterday a mini-drone perched on Castlewood Canyon Road, and dropped down to capture something and disappeared Otherwise we would have said Northern Shrike. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/248650974.694039.1639345474835%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC
We plan to hold the Denver Urban Christmas Bird Count, as uusual, on Jan. 1. You can sign up with the leaders -- I'll post their names and areas closer to the date, or contact me to see which areas merit more birders. Reserve the date! Hugh -- -- 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/1616173328.1761563.1635714973798%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] McClain Pit, Douglas
This afternoon Urling and I spent an hour checking bluebird boxes on the Winkler Ranch (inexplicably called "Castlewood Canyon Road, Lake Gulch north" on eBird). We counted two magpies. Period. Then we went to McClain Pit, on Castlewood Canyon Road; you can see its birds in late afternoon light -- on mid-day, sunny days you can't ID the birds because of the reflected light. And -- a reward! We watched a juvenile Snow Goose swim by and haul up on shore so that we could see all its field marks. The lake also had about 100 ducks, mostly Lesser Scaup, some Buffleheads and Ring-necked, and two Canvasbacks. Hugh -- -- 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/1868333167.1554295.1635548386225%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Forster's Tern, Walker Pit, Franktown, Douglas
After looking at these terns today, Urling and I convinced ourselves to call them Forster's. The Black eye patch gets bigger behind eye but does not extend to nape. Grayish wash on back of neck. No carpal bar. Light colored legs. Long thin black bill. Hugh -- -- 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/368606053.2253638.1634599143802%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Dcks, Franktown, Douglas
Finally ducks showed up at the Franktown ponds today. At Walker Pit, we saw 3 coots and 18 Redheads -- until Bald Eale flushed them.At McClain Pit, 150 ducks shimmered in the sunlight so that we couldn't ID them. I think diving ducks comprised most of them. We did ID 6 Am. Wigeon, 4 GWTeal, a Pied-billed Grebe, and 5 coots. Now it started to snow here. Hooray! Hugh -- -- 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/2032761050.1591712.1634246099622%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Rattlesnake catches Towhee - Douglas
During lunch today, Urling saw something snap at a ground-feeding Spotted Towhee. Several other towhees and a couple of White-crowned Sparrows perched in plum and oak bushes to see what had happened. We went over to inspect and found a large rattlesnake starting to consume a dead towhee. It rattled convincingly. In about an hour it started slithering up our lawn to the cliffs above. It measured at least three feet in length. We haven't seen this kind of action before -- a bit disconcerting when it happens right under your bird feeders. Earlier in the morning Urling heard, but didn't see, Sandhill Cranes moving south. Hugh & Urling -- -- 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/630608637.25629.1633554169864%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] BBS coordinator
This week David Suddjian replaces me as BBS Coordinator for Colorado. If you'd like to volunteer, contact him. [dsuddj...@gmail.com]. David seems to have taken on a whole bunch of tasks, including running DFO field trips. Thank you, David. Hugh -- -- 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/1541399233.877880.1632605791438%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Old Checklists - BLANK
I failed to explain this clearly. Lots of agencies have published checklists for people's reference. The pile I have consists of blank ones that these agencies have published over the years. They would serve as an historical record of birds recorded at these various sites. Any thoughts on an appropriate depository for BLANK checklists? Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1513005219.1785517.1630963652760%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] History - Old bird checklists
Does anyone know of a place that might have an interest in saving old bird checklists? I have a packet several inches thick of everything from Chatfield to Rock Creek to Durango to Bonny and I'm ready to give them away or to toss them. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/1294703396.1629436.1630882712577%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Western Meadlowlarks - Front Range
Denver Audubon received a note from an observer in Central Park, who says that she hasn't encountered Meadowlarks this year. We Cobirders do well in posting what we do see, but not so well in discussing what we don't see. As far as our patch here in Franktown (Douglas) we have about the normal contingent. They sang quite a bit in June, and have tapered off since then, as usual. Do any of you have any thoughts? Hugh -- -- 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/988219117.1005907.1630538905545%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Douglas - yard birds
I just compared our August 2021 records with those for the last 3 years. This year we saw no Western Bluebirds, and only a few Mountain Bluebirds. Also only a few Tree Swallows; in 2018 we had lots of swallows of several races, though not in then next two years. Another species that has declined - believe it or not -- Red-winged Blackbird! A rather odd August, I think. Hugh -- -- 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/1865491971.991543.1630536132040%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Chipping Sparrow, Douglas
We saw our first Chipping Sparrow of the fall going to our (rather dilapidated) water feature this afternoon. We also have a family of White-breasted Nuthatches buzzing around the yard, a passel of junior Spotted Towhees, and a family or two of Black-headed Grosbeaks. A Yellow Warbler continues to sing in a copse in the gully of Willow Creek, and we continuously hear several Lesser Goldfinches there. Hugh -- -- 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/169941325.220381.1629411969114%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Yellow Grosbeak
Providing people see it today, does anyone who plans to drive down to see the bird tomorrow (Wed) have room in their car for Urling and me. From Denver, Colo Spgs, or even Pueblo? Hugh & Urling KingeryFranktown -- -- 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/1448948546.1322852.1622578787277%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Weekend birds, Douglas
What a great joy to return from Seattle to find a mass of birds around our home patch -- and here, us able to identify them (mostly). Most impressive: Swallows on Castlewood Canyon Road: 500 Cliffs, 75 Trees (eBird alert), 50 Barns, a few Rough-wings, Violet-greens, and one Bank. A Bullock's Oriole; Great-tailed Grackles, one at McClain pit, one at Walker pit. At home, 2 House Wrens, 5 Black-headed Grosbeaks, 5 Western Tanagers, and best of all, 3 Lazuli Buntings. Today, 8 singing Yellow Warblers, 8 singing Song Sparrows, a Yellow-breasted Chat, 3 Orioles, 4 singing Am. Goldfinches, 2 Eastern Kingbirds and Say's Phoebe. Yet hardly any swallows! Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/265935321.1643016.1621287469465%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Franktown patch, Douglas
We have recorded five FOYs for us today: 6 White-faced Ibis, at McClain Gravel Pit; may have flown north to Walker Gravel Pit or maybe farther.2 American White Pelicans at McClain.1 Osprey at McClain. 1 Broad-tailed Hummingbird in our yard.1 Mourning Dove in our yard. Yesterday, at Walker, 23 Ruddy Ducks, 15 Western Grebes (gone today). One each Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs. The gravel pits have lots of ducks, especially Shovelers & Lesser Scaup; Some Gadwalls, Buffleheads, and teal. Hugh -- -- 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/1477331261.3711212.1619134339710%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Bluebirds and phoebes - Douglas
Urling & I just came back from a rewarding trip to the Franktown post office -- and Walker & McClain gravel ponds. In the Walker Pit area, we counted 26 Western Bluebirds; 8 Mountain Bluebirds perched and fed on an island in the pond. Most amazing: a dozen Say's Phoebes feeding over the water like swallows. We watched for 25 minutes as they flew back and forth -- and we didn't see them stop on shore to rest. The pond itself had a modest assortment of ducks, but also one Franklin's Gull. Along Willow Lake Drive we counted 2 Western and 2 Mountain bluebirds, 2 phoebes sallying over the pond like swallows, and 37 robins. Maybe the bluebirds will snap back from their scarcity in March and early April. We feel encouraged to see today's groups. Hugh Kingery -- -- 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/283978724.2111092.1618616973077%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Changing Common Names of birds; example, Steller’s Jay
I have another gripe with common names: I dislike ones that demean the bird: Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Flycatcher. Would you like us to call you the Least Birder, or a Lesser Observer? Hugh -- -- 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/1492993338.2002229.1618592205275%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Bluebird dearth
We have not seen many bluebirds this spring, so I compared this year with the three prior years' data. This year we have seen only one or two of either species only once in a while. The last 3 years we saw them almost daily starting in mid-March. This drop seems striking, at least along our road and on the trail we walk regularly. Have others noticed this pattern? Hugh & Urling Kingery -- -- 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/128979890.508900.1617839408549%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Breeding Bird Survey routes available
We invitequalified observers to participate in the Breeding Bird Survey “BBS.”Participants must have the skills to identify the likely species on theirroutes by sight and by sound. Since 1966 (1968 in Colorado and theWest) the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (originally US Fish & WildlifeService, now the Biological Research Division of the US Geological Survey) hassponsored the Breeding Bird Survey program to monitor birds across the US (andCanada, with the Canadian Wildlife Service). In 2019 volunteers ran almost 3000routes in the US & Canada.Scientists use BBS results to derive population trends forthe species that the system samples well. Coloradohas 132 designated BBS routes, and we consistently run more routes than allother states in the U.S. except Texas and California. A BBS routecovers 24.5 miles. Observers record all the birds they hear and see during a3-minute stop, then drive a half-mile to the next stop. You run the route, onceonly, during the peak of the songbird singing season, from May 25 on the plainsto July 15 in the high country. The ability to identify species by sound iscrucial--I record 75-85% of the birds on my routes by sound, not sight. Theobserver should have the ability to identify, by sound and sight, most of the species likely to occur along thatroute. On my routes, I identify over 75% of the birds by sound, without everseeing them. We seek a commitment ofthree years, because the BBS prefers route data run by the same person forat least 3 years. Email meif you would like one or more. The following list is organized geographically(sort of). I hope that we can fill most of them with qualified observers whohave good ears. Thefollowing lists the available routes; I can send more detailed descriptions toyou if you’d like to consider one but want more information. I know it’s old–fashioned,but I use the DeLorme (printed on paper) Atlas to locate routes. Key to routedescriptions:Number and name County Page in DeLorme Atlas Iespecially enjoyed the first few pre-dawn stops along the wetlands area ofPoncha Creek; the dawn Chorus there was often a tad overwhelming. Anexperience I will never forget.” – Tina Mitchell ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS East Central & North 17207 Amherst Sedgwick & Phillips p 102 Starts 2 miles south of north stateline and 1 mile west of east state line, 12 miles east of Julesburg, at intersectionof CRs 39 & 61. South on CR 61 to end. Southeast 17028 Two Buttes Prowers p 103 Startat intersection of CR 26 & CR D; east on CR D 9 miles; S on Colo 89 to end. 17044 Bethune Kit Carson p103Start 6 miles north of Bethune; south 21miles on CR 40; east one mile on CR D, then south on CR 41 to end. 17220 Haswell Bent,Kiowa p 99 Start6 miles N of Las Animas; N 7 miles on CR 10; swing around SE edge of Adobe CrRes. SWA, then N 4 miles on Road 17; E on Road E 2 miles; N 5 miles on Road 19,E 1 mile on Road K, then N on Road 20 to end. 17320 Karval Lincoln p 98-99 Starts25 miles SE of Punkin Center at intersection of CRds 39 and U. West on CR U 7miles; south on CR 32 one mile; then west on CR T to end. 17321 Sheridan Lake Prowers, Kiowa p 103 Starton Prowers Co. Rd 30 at Rd VV; north on VV to Kiowa CR W; then east on W toend. 17376 Ludlow Las Animas p 93 Starts at Ludlow; west on CR 447 miles;right CR 51.1 1.5 miles; south on CR 47.7, 51, and 51.7 to end near Cokedale. Northwest 17032 Wilson Creek Rio Blanco, Moffat p 24Start 10 miles north of Meeker at intersection of CR 7 & 9; Nly onCR 9 to CR 17; north on CR 17 to end. 17351 Angora Rio Blanco p22-23Start 8 miles NE of Rangely; Start on CR61 or 65 at Holandrus Res.; south on 61/65 to Colo 64 east on Colo 64 twomiles; south and east on CR 122 to end. 17352 Yellowjacket Pass Rio Blanco, Moffat p 24Start 2 miles east of Meeker; east andnorth on CR 15/CR 45 to end. West 17209 Flat Tops Garfield P 35 Start 5 miles NW of New Castle; go northerlyon Forest Roads 245 and 244 to end. 17308 Baxter Pass Garfield pp 42, 32Starts 15 miles NW of Highline Lake; N on CR 201 over Baxter Pass toend 17045 Uncompahgre Mesa p54Start 20 miles SW of Whitewater atintersection of Forest Roads 402 and 403. South on FR 403 (Divide Road) to end.Hugh Kingery -- -- 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
[cobirds] BBS on for 2021 !!
BBS office just announced that the BBS field work will resume this year. It also said, "Safety has always been a top priority for the BBS program and remains so. Much of this upcoming season will operate as in years past but there will be additional guidelines for observers to follow that will ensure that the BBS is conducted in a way that protects personal and public safety. For most observers, these additional measures will not be onerous but there will be restrictions on social gathering and the crossing of international borders, for example, that could result in some routes not being sampled. This is an acceptable tradeoff given the circumstances. We will provide a list of safety measures to coordinators and participants via email soon." If you would like to take on a route, please contact me directly. Colorado BBS Coordinator Hugh Kingery PS: I need the email address for one observer, Dan Maynard; if anyone can provide it, thank you. Also, emails to these observers bounced; does anyone know about any of them:Cade Cropper Randy GhormelyRon HardenLaura Steadman -- -- 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 --- 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/214255361.202188.1615073358548%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] checklist compiler tool
You can also import lists to eBird from Excel by using the Import option. It requires that you: * Use a Comma Separated Values file (when you open Excel files, go to the box after File Name which ordinarily says 'All Excel files' -- click -- and then click on the first line, "All files.") * Fill in the top 14 lines. (Leave Lines 2 & 3 blank; you don't have to fill in Line 14) * Have no blanks otherwise * Use this date format: "11/14/2020 " * Start the bird list on Line 15. | | | | It also allows you to enter several counts one one file. I can send you a template if you would like. I've used this for years (and for 1000s of checklists). Hugh Kingery | | -- 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/2101249660.13987.1610751012118%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC
I forgot to mention the two Say's Phoebes: we have found this species on 6 of the last 8 Denver Urban counts. Hugh Lingery -- 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/271522906.1475457.1610498836163%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Denver Urban CBC - Denver, Adams, Arapahoe
This summarizes the results from our 33rd Denver Urban CBC; we still have a handful of birds to tweak, but this provides an accurate picture of our count. We covered all but two sections (which might have changed the raptor totals), with masks & distancing and fewer counters. We tallied 39,887 birds of 91 species: fewer than average birds (40,069), more species than average (84). Several 'Yard birds' exceeded averages, though not because of more feeder reports. We had high counts for Blue Jay (80), Black-capped Chickadee (465), Bushtit (115), White-breasted Nuthatch (93; highest ever cf. previous high of 60), Brown Creeper (15), American Goldfinch 946), Pine Siskin (35), Spotted Towhee (34, ave. 8, highest ever); also W. Meadowlark (111), Red-winged Blackbird (1234). Duck numbers declined below average, but Hooded Mergansers continue to burgeon (210, the 3rd highest count cf. an average of 101). We had low counts of Ring-billed Gulls (643, 2nd lowest), Starling (1705 vs. 4307 ave.), House Sparrows (206 vs. 1361 ave., 3rd lowest) and House Finches (668 cf. 1178 ave.) We tallied an average number of raptors (that included 81 Bald Eagles) and fewer ducks than usual (several lakes covered with ice). Unusual species included a Northern Cardinal seen near Cherry creek Res. State Park by Joey Negrean and a Swamp Sparrow at Rocky Mtn Arsenal NWR, plus two count week birds, Harris's Sparrow and Golden-crowned Sparrow. Hugh -- 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/1192990121.1474109.1610498538125%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Black Forest CBC (Douglas, El Paso, Elbert)
On the Black Forest Christmas bird count, on Jan. 3, we covered the usual places with the usual amount of effort, so I think we can fairly compare to prior years. My records show this as the 50th count, with the first one in 1957 -- initiated by Dick Beidleman. This year we counted 34 species, 1156 individuals, both below the averages of 35 species & 1574 individuals. We found more than the average for these species: Downy, Hairy, & Flicker; Steller's, magpie, and both chickadees; White-breasted & Pygmy nuthatches; and Red-winged Blackbirds. We had an almost record for Black-capped Chickadee (46 -- in 2012 we had 47. We recorded below average numbers for crow, Horned Lark, Red-breasted Nuthatch, starling, and House Sparrows (none this year). In our section the ponderosas had no cones, so the count of Pygmies (132) surprised us; the count has had as many as 180. The count this year recorded no crossbills. Hugh Kingery, Compiler. -- 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/1769537423.716608.1610318149439%40mail.yahoo.com. BF CBC 2020.xlsx Description: MS-Excel 2007 spreadsheet
[cobirds] Mute Swan - Arapahoe
Paul Malinowski sent a photo of a Mute Swan that he saw on Cooley Lake, South Platte Park. (If Cooley is the first lake north of Mineral & west of the river). He saw it, I think, Dec. 9. Have other seen this bird? Does it remain? Did it escape from somewhere? Does it qualify as a 'wild' bird? Hugh -- 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/7632094.1536727.1608244342691%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Tributes to Joe Roller
We chime in to express our admiration of all that Joe did for the Colorado birding community. We knew him for 40--50 years as he advanced our appreciation & enjoyment of Colorado birds. We can't add to the heartfelt & articulate tributes already posted on Cobirds but endorse them all. Urling & Hugh Kingery -- 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/1803612150.2351374.1606689392380%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Red necked grebe. Douglas
Urling and I just saw the bird we think is an immature adult red necked grebe on the Walker pit west of Franktown. Amid zillions of geese. Also redhead canvasback buffleheads and goldeneyes. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.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/1781494875.6317619.1605642071488%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Correction: Probable Red-necked Grebe - Walker Pit - Douglas county
The grebe resembled the winter immature shown in the eastern Peterson field guide (not the adult). Hugh -Original Message- From: Hugh Kingery To: cobirds@googlegroups.com ; douglbi...@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, Nov 13, 2020 5:02 pm Subject: Probable Red-necked Grebe - Walker Pit - Douglas county Urling and I just spent a half hour looking at a probable Red-necked Grebe, at the far north side of the Walker gravel pit near Franktown. It had the shape of an RNGR, with a particularly noticeable long, pointed, dagger-like, yellow to yellow-orange bill. Size of a goldeneye but slimmer. General pattern matches the winter adult. Its Ggay cap fades to whitish below the eye. We looked for & could not pick out a whitish vertical patch behind the eye. Gray-black back; whitish breast when it rose to wave its wings. But also: a white wing patch that showed consistently; RNGRs have white secondaries but none of the field guides show that on a bird on the water. It resembles the winter adult shown in an Eastern Peterson field guide that we have. It floated along the water, dove occasionally and caught food. Hugh Kingery -- 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/396561981.5356672.1605313592729%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Probable Red-necked Grebe - Walker Pit - Douglas county
Urling and I just spent a half hour looking at a probable Red-necked Grebe, at the far north side of the Walker gravel pit near Franktown. It had the shape of an RNGR, with a particularly noticeable long, pointed, dagger-like, yellow to yellow-orange bill. Size of a goldeneye but slimmer. General pattern matches the winter adult. Its Ggay cap fades to whitish below the eye. We looked for & could not pick out a whitish vertical patch behind the eye. Gray-black back; whitish breast when it rose to wave its wings. But also: a white wing patch that showed consistently; RNGRs have white secondaries but none of the field guides show that on a bird on the water. It resembles the winter adult shown in an Eastern Peterson field guide that we have. It floated along the water, dove occasionally and caught food. Hugh Kingery -- 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/183691311.1809821.1605312163090%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - Douglas
Yesterday at least 5 flocks of cranes flew over our house, most of them a mere 100, but one that spent 5 minutes swirling overhead had 650 in it. Today 3 flocks -- one seen with about 75 cranes. And with the cold temperatures, we spent only 2 hours outside - late morning - and didn't pick up any. Our coup for that walk: a Golden-crowned Kinglet that we both saw clearly. Several flocks of Bushtits, and we have about a dozen White-crowned Sparrows on our driveway & yard. Hugh & Urling Kingery -- 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/103325712.47255.1602804602346%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Influence of the CO/WY fires on birds
Denver Audubon just had a report from Susan Nobles of a Steller's Jay in her Aurora yard, Peoria & Alameda. Farther east than normal. Hugh Kingery -- 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/1873910131.343881.1602108768530%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Turkey Vulture kettle, Castlewood Canyon - Douglas
An addendum: while I was watching for fly out from the main night roost for summer resident Turkey Vultures (and expecting some migrants to be using the same vast night roost area), other CPW Raptor monitors were watching from a more southeasterly location — and counted more than 300 TUVUs in thermals over Castlewood Canyon SP. An occasional Swainson’s Hawk and Northern Harrier were also in the thermals, but more than 99% were vultures. Sunday into Monday was a most significant migration day for vultures and it was the highest number of any autumn day in several years when we have monitored. These included the 172 I counted leaving the roost. Karen MetzCPW Raptor MonitorFranktown Karen tried to send this yesterday but it bounced. Hugh -- 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/1633301721.704965.1601591655166%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Turkey Vultures - JeffCo, Douglas
We reported 175 migrating Turkey Vultures Sunday afternoon, and that Karen Metz, Castlewood Canyon State Park raptor monitor went to the part Monday morning and counted 174 leaving the roost there. Yesterday Cheryl Thompson reported that, on Sunday afternoon about 6 pm, she saw 175 Turkey Vultures moving south over her home in Arvada. I wonder where they might have gone to roost (she says probably not Crown Point). Hugh Kingery -- 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/1373877116.73063.1601420907785%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] High-flying migrants - Douglas
45 minutes ago, while re-potting hummingbird plants, Urling heard migrating cranes. Over a half-hour, at least 4 flocks of 50-100 cranes flew over our house as they circled south. Quite high up and hard to find and to hear, under the gray clouds. But then - the most amazing sight: tens of Turkey Vultures started pouring over the cliff north of our house, heading south to a place where all of them started circling (searching, we suppose, for better air currents). We watched them for 15 minutes; we estimate 130 or more passed over. Probably more like 175-200 vultures. We watched them for at least 15 minutes. A couple of tardy ones came by 15 minutes later as I type this message. Well worth standing in the cold temperatures & wind to watch this enchanting spectacle. Hugh & Urling Kingery -- 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/581782242.1071197.1601244494782%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Sick birds, Douglas
In the last week we saw a sick House Finch and a sick Spotted Towhee. Accordingly we quit putting out the feeders for a week or two, in hopes that our feeder birds might disperse. So far with limited success. We see only 1-2 House Finches (15 = a recent high count), BUT the towhees continue to probe the ground under the former feeder locations -- 9 yesterday, 7 today. With them, 3 White-crowned Sparrows (newly arrived) & 3 Gray-headed Juncos. An occasional chickadee, white-breasted nuthatch, and scrub-jay. At least our alternate walking path has lots of species. Species typical of our area - 3 nuthatch species, 2 chickadees, 3 jays; lots of towhees, robins & solitaires. A few warblers - Wilson's & Orange-crowned but no other species. We still keep close to home due to Covid & polluted air (trying not to add to our air pollution). Hugh & Urling KingeryFrantown -- 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/31152916.770734.1601075469140%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Area birds, Franktown., Douglas
The Solitaires arrived! We heard one tooting 3 days ago; counted 2 and 4 the next 2 days, and so far 2 today. A few of them singing. This morning two Eastern Bluebirds perched on a power line in a neighbor's yard, flew down to snare something, and then flew on. Probably at least one yesterday,but not a decent look like todays. A Rock Wren in our courtyard this morning, and a couple about a week ago near the bluebird power line. Otherwise a mostly normal collection. No migrant juncos yet (only 2 Gray-headed). In our yard Blue Jays have decided that they like our acorn crop, and our feeders. We have at least 6 scrub-jays, 6 Steller's, and a bunch of magpies. On another neighbor's driveway, where we walk many mornings, we count up to 20 Pygmy Nuthatches each time. A lingering catbird (not today); a few Wilson's Warblers (3-8), but no other warblers (even though I keep thinking Townsend's or Orange-crowned). Hugh & Urling Kingery -- 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/1823450618.6550195.1600549936060%40mail.yahoo.com.
[cobirds] Walker Trail - Douglas
Urling & I walked the Walker Trail this morning (Cherry Creek trail, south from Walker Road). It had zillions of birds; we tallied 31 species that included 32 Mourning Doves 25 magpies 43 Western Bluebirds 44 House Finches 25 meadowlarks. Also a family of Cedar Waxwings, 8 Wilson's Warblers, a Western Tanager, a Merlin. Migrants moving! Hugh Kingery -- 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/1974206881.2792744.1599780498959%40mail.yahoo.com.
