[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)

A first-cycle Mew Gull was with the gull throng along the north shore of Lake Loveland yesterday at dusk. A seasonally rare Mountain Bluebird was nearby in the trees along the beach. Here is a photo of the gull with a Ring-billed Gull of the same age. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You

Re: [cobirds] Re: Canda Goose or Cackling Goose/Snow Goose hybrid?

These tiny black geese with white heads are thought to be hybrid Ross x Cackling Goose. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:31 PM, Jamie Simo wrote: > > > > I have a similar question with a goose I saw in Frederick on Monday. My >

[cobirds] Woodcock at Bobcat Ridge (Larimer)

Two American Woodcox are independently being seen right now at Bobcat ridge natural area in the creek between the parking lot in the road to Masonville. Observers are David Wade and Cole Wild Nick Komar Fort Collins Colorado Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Larimer County Gulls (Great Black-backed Gull)

I visited the local gull hotspot this evening (5:45-7 pm) and was not disappointed, as 800 gulls lounged on the mudflats and shallow waters of Horseshoe Lake's southwest corner, located in northeast Loveland, just west of Boyd Lake State Park. Most (95%) of these gulls are staging adult

[cobirds] Possible Gilded Flicker, Fort Collins

I photographed a Flicker last Wednesday evening at the feeder behind the discovery museum in Fort Collins that seems to have traits of Gilded flicker. Whether this turns out to be Colorado's first Gilded Flicker, normally a resident of riparian habitat and desert in Arizona, or not remains to

Re: [cobirds] Re: Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins (Larimer) on 15March2017

Regarding eBird flags, I will play Devils Advocate. Tripping the filter does not imply "rejection" (Derek's word) or dislike (Dave's word) on the part of eBird. Flagged observations are almost certainly welcomed by the eBird team as these unusual observations represent NEW knowledge about bird

Re: [cobirds] Two LITTLE GULLS at Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo County)

Both juv Little Gulls still foraging over east end of Pueblo Reservoir 7-7:30 pm. Nick Komar et al Fort Collins CO > On Aug 16, 2017, at 6:33 PM, Brandon wrote: > > I am looking at the two juvenile Little gulls from the picnic shelter near > the south shore

[cobirds] Curlew Sandpiper (Kiowa County)

Folks, Cole Wild asked me to post this. On Thursday, while leading a Grouse tour for a group of visiting birders, they discovered a first-spring female Curlew Sandpiper at Neenoshe Reservoir in Kiowa County. Attempts to refind it today were unsuccessful. The finder was Susan Scott. The bird was

Re: [cobirds] Forester/Common Terns out at Cherry Creek Marina

Aaron et al., Any hint of orange in legs and bill would indicate Forster's Tern. Adults in breeding plumage have almost completely white (frosty) wingtips. Subadults still have black in wingtips. The ratio of Forster's to Common Terns during spring migration is roughly 100:1. Common Terns are

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Morgan County

Cole Wild reports a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher along Hwy 34 at the old rest area by the turn off to Jackson Lake on Thursday Aug 3. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Swallow-tailed Kite continues at Lamar

Just wrapped up our WFO field trip in Lamar where 8 of us searched the skies over the Willow Creek Park vicinity for one hour (in four groups of 2). It was finally spotted high over the parking lot at the Willow Creek swimming pool. We searched through several groups of Mississippi Kites (over

Re: [cobirds] Re: Piping plover at Boyd Lake (Larimer)

Piping plover is still at the same location northwest side of Boyd lake this morning. State Park fee required. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 9:57 PM, Walter Wehtje wrote: > > I just wanted to add to this posting. > > Nick Komar and I

[cobirds] Snowy Plover (Larimer) continues at Cobb Lake

The snowy plover first reported last night at Cobb lake in Wellington (Larimer County) is still present, although it is very far away working the shoreline in the northeast corner. Viewed from CR56. Telescope required. Also present: Herring Gull - 1 subadult Long-billed Dowitchet-4 Forster's

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher #2, Larimer County

This evening I birded with Dave Wade and Austin Hess in Larimer County's premier grassland habitat along CR5. The 5-mile stretch of road that parallels I25 between the Buckeye and Carr exits was pretty quiet until Dave spotted a thrasher and a pair of Northern Mockingbirds hanging around the

[cobirds] Union Reservoir update (Weld)

This evening I visited Union Reservoir, hoping to see recently reported Common and Arctic Tern and Snowy Plover. After a sweep of the northeast shore following the county roads, at first I had struck out, finding none of the target birds. Then I returned to the north end and was able to locate

[cobirds] Wood Thrush, Larimer County

A singing Wood Thrush was reported this morning by visiting birder Timothy Guida at Lory State Park (fee area), at Soldier Canyon Cove. I refound it this afternoon and audio-recorded the song, which can be accessed at www.xeno-canto.org/375498. I should point out that I searched for an hour

[cobirds] Glaucous-winged Gull, Larimer County - Horseshoe Reservoir, Apr 30, 2017

> An immature large Gull was at Horseshoe Reservoir, Larimer County tonight at > dusk. It appeared to be a first cycle Glaucous-winged Gull, presumably the > same individual reported yesterday at Union Reservoir, about 15 miles south. > Photos by Austin Hess are available online at >

Re: [cobirds] Cassin's Kingbird origins

I agree with Dave L. The birds that appeared this fall around Fort Collins did so during cold fronts with waves of other birds from the north. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Oct 4, 2017, at 4:10 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > David and all, > > The map in Sibley is

Re: [cobirds] Re: Confusing Gull on Barr Lake

Based on the photos I suspect Lesser Black-backed Gull. Legs are concealed, sand at distance, eye color can be misconstrued. October birds can still have white heads. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Oct 5, 2017, at 11:32 AM, Bill Schreitz wrote: > > Hello again, > >

Re: [cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler at Grandview Cemetery (Fort Collins, Larimer)

The Warbler flock continues this morning at Grandview Cem in Fort Collins, including both the Townsend's warbler and the Blackburnian warbler. Thanks to Dave for posting. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 28, 2017, at 6:27 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > I was in

Re: [cobirds] Mourning Dove X Eurasian Collared Dove? Aurora, Arapahoe County.

Connie, this looks like 100% Mourning Dove (i.e. not a hybrid), with perhaps some minor pigment issues causing the gray elements to be especially bright. I say perhaps because the splotchiness and bright gray elements might be a normal feature of fresh molt. The gray crown is also a male

Re: [cobirds] Mourning Dove X Eurasian Collared Dove? Aurora, Arapahoe County.

generation hybrid, or a second generation back cross with Mourning Dove. Interesting bird. Thanks for posting. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 4, 2017, at 3:20 PM, Nicholas Komar <quetza...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Connie, this looks like 100% Mourning Dove (i.e. not a hybrid

[cobirds] Gulls near Wellington (Larimer County) - possible Slaty-backed Gull

A large communal gull roost is currently forming each night at Cobb Lake southeast of Wellington, best viewed from CR56 east of Interstate 25 in Larimer County. I believe between 2000 and 5000 gulls utilize the roost. A subset stages just before sunset near the lake's north shore and can be

Re: [cobirds] Harris's hawk, Fort Collins

Rob, your flight photo is awesome (see eBird checklist) and shows a very full crop, indicating a recent meal. Good to know it is finding food! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 15, 2017, at 3:30 PM, robert beauchamp wrote: > > Harris's hawk is present at hagerman's

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk in Fort Collins

Birders did a great job of monitoring the location of the elusive Harris’s Hawk today. Reports on Cobirds listserv and eBird accounted for its whereabouts almost the entire day, from just after sunrise at RiverBend Ponds Natural Area to sunset along Strauss Cabin Road in the Strang Gravel Pit

[cobirds] Timnath Jaeger still present

The Timnath Reservoir Jaeger is still present this morning. The identity is either Parasitic or Long-tailed. Red-throated and Common Loon also present. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Jaeger sp. (Larimer)

This morning a dark juvenile Jaeger was resting on Timnath Reservoir. When it finally flew, it continued on its migration path heading south. It appeared similar in size and general appearance to the immature Parasitic that was at the same location several days ago. Differences included evident

[cobirds] Winter Wren (Larimer)

Folks, a very vocal Winter Wren was at Lee Martinez Park at midday (I found it on my lunch break). Others relocated it at the same spot later in the afternoon. So, it may be hanging around. It was along the creek just west of the Discovery Museum. I first saw it where the Poudre River Trail

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk (Larimer) update

Update: 12:25 pm flew from I-25 frontage road nw towards Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Please post updates, positive or negative. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] Larimer Black-throated Gray Warbler continues

The adult female Black-throated gray warbler reported yesterday by Andy Bankert and Caroline Olson is still present this morning in the same area at Wellington State wildlife area, Cobb unit (park off CR3). Also present is Veery (continuing) and a calling Whimbrel. Birds seen by Lori Pivonka

Re: [cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)

Ruddy Turnstone is back on the south shore of Rigden Reservoir this morning. Also present: Lesser Yelliwlegs in southwest corner. Nick Komar Fort Collins > On May 23, 2018, at 8:01 PM, Sean Walters > wrote: > > The Ruddy Turnstone is currently being seen in

[cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)

A Ruddy Turnstone was reported to eBird this morning by others. I confirm that it is still present on the south side of Rigden Reservoir at Arapaho Bend Natural Area in southeast Fort Collins. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Baird’s Sparrow hike TONIGHT!

Folks, for anyone interested, a few of us are hiking Soapstone Prairie tonight to hear and maybe see Baird’s Sparrow. It’s a 7 mile round-trip hike, and we will start around 5 PM. To carpool, meet at 4:15 PM at the Running Deer natural area parking lot on the south side of E. Prospect Rd. in

[cobirds] Black Rail and King Rail heard only at Lower Latham (Weld)

At 9:00 pm - 9:45 pm, one Black Rail sang persistently south of the road, with two more sang on the north side and further west, slightly higher pitched. I believe my recording picked up all three. Also several Soras and Virginia Rails on both sides of the road. And most intriguingly, we

[cobirds] Snowy Owl, Larimer County

Folks, Today, while scouting for the Jan 1 Loveland CBC, I discovered a Snowy Owl. It was quite skiddish and flew to a perch about 600 yards away on private land. I’ve provided the location to the sector leader who will look for it tomorrow during the CBC. Based on the experience tomorrow, we

[cobirds] Red-breasted Sapsucker YES

The famous sapsucker continues in the same location this morning, Christmas Eve. Congratulations to David T. for this magnificent find. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO (Currently in Colorado Springs) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] South Platte Park Reservoir

At 11:00 - noon today, the Yellow-billed Loon was hanging out in the Jefferson County corner of the Reservoir, but eventually meandered into Arapaho County, where the White-winged Scoter was continuing. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk, Larimer

The Harris’s Hawk is currently perched in a tree on the N. Frontage Rd. north of the Colorado Welcome Center in Fort Collins. Thanks to Georgia Doyle and Phil Cafaro for the tip. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Woodcock, Larimet

An American Woodcock continues in Buffum Creek this morning, along the entrance road to Bobcat Ridge natural area south of Masonville. It was in the creek on the south side of the road below the stone castle house. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Snowy Owl, Larimer County

> Fort Collins CO > >> On Dec 31, 2017, at 9:22 PM, Nicholas Komar <quetza...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Folks, >> Today, while scouting for the Jan 1 Loveland CBC, I discovered a Snowy Owl. >> It was quite skiddish and flew to a perch about 600 yards away o

[cobirds] Loveland CBC highlights

The 18th Loveland CBC was held on Jan 1, with 50 participants divided into 20 teams plus a couple feeder watchers. The total species was 109 (previous high was 106, one year ago), with an additional 9 species recorded during Count Week so far. Species new to the count were: Red-necked Grebe

[cobirds] Loveland CBC on Jan 1

Several teams for Loveland CBC (Larimer County) have room for more participants next Monday. Also, there are a few hiking routes that still need coverage. If interested, please contact me by email this week. Thanks in advance. Nick Komar Loveland CBC compiler Fort Collins CO -- You received

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk Identification challenge

Cobirders, beware that a couple other dark hawks are being seen in the Harris's Hawk’s territory near Fort Collins. One is a Harlan’s Hawk, and the other is a dark morph Ferruginous Hawk. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis (Larimer)

An adult Glossy Ibis is with a small flock of young Plegadis-species Ibis at Timnath Reservoir’s east bay, viewed from County Line Road. The blue facial lines of the Glossy are readily visible through telescope in bright morning light when the flock is close to the road. The flock moves around

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir rarities-possible Stint - Larimer

In addition to the Buff-breasted Sandpiper, there were several other rare birds sighted at Timnath reservoir this afternoon (Sep 4). A pair of Caspian Terns rested on the south shoreline, one adult and one juvenile. An over-summering Greater white-fronted goose was among Canada geese in the

Re: [cobirds] Birding Trip With Bizarre Ending

Agree with juv Long-tailed Jaeger. Looks like white on the upper wing is limited to the two outer primary shafts. Nick Komar Fort Collins > On Sep 9, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Brandon wrote: > > My guess, that is a juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger. They can be found eating > grasshoppers in open

[cobirds] Common gallinule (Larimer County)

The common gallinule just made an appearance in the usual spot between 4:40 and 4:45 PM today. Good spot by Dean Shoup. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [cobirds] House Sparrows - Boulder & metro area

The answer is that they have dispersed from their winter flocks for breeding. This is an annual phenomenon. Best, Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:48 AM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > Denver Audubon just received a call from a

[cobirds] Mystery kingbirds, Larimer

Andy Bankert found two interesting kingbirds today at Cobb SWA in Wellington. At least one appears to be Couch’s. More details soon. They flew to the north edge. He is trying to relocate them now. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Golden Plover (Larimer)

An American Golden-Plover is loosely associating with 3 Black-bellied Plovers near the boat ramp at Lonetree Reservoir, Southwest Loveland. There is also a surf scoter here. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Golden Plover (Larimer)

The American Golden-Plover is still present along northwest shore of Lonetree Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins (currently at Lonetree Res) > On Oct 14, 2018, at 2:50 PM, Nicholas Komar wrote: > > An American Golden-Plover is loosely associating with 3 Black-bellied Plovers > n

Re: [cobirds] Black-and-white Warbler, Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer County

Great find, Matt. The female Black-and-white Warbler was still present at 9:30 this morning along the south edge of the cemetery in a mixed species flock. Photo below. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Nov 11, 2018, at 2:51 PM, Matt Webb wrote: > > Hey all, > > I'm currently watching a

[cobirds] Tropical Kingbird

The kingbird is still at the same location as of 4:00 PM, and at one point was vocalizing. Nick Komar and Sue Riffe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon present now near dump

Currently on a pole on West Trilby Road west of Taft Hill Road Nick Komar Fort Collins Colorado > On Dec 29, 2018, at 11:57 AM, 'Birding' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > Any current reports would be appreciated- several parties looking. > > Norm > Sent from my iPhone > > >> On Dec 29,

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Laramie county dump

Relocated by CBC team (spotted by Joe Kipper) feeding on prey in a field at 71st and Franklin. Flew north. Maybe headed back to West Trilby now. 1:55 pm Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:16 AM, 'loch kilpatrick' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > At 10 o'clock this morning I

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

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

[cobirds] Summary for Loveland CBC Jan 1.

The Loveland CBC was held Jan 1, 2019, in frigid temperatures. We had a record high number of participants (66), and observed 100 species (plus 8 additional species during Count Week. New high counts were established for Green-winged Teal (80), Wild Turkey (229), Ferruginous Hawk (8), Herring

[cobirds] Glaucous-winged Gull Larimer yes

The adult Glaucous-winged Gull is currently at Warren lake in Fort Collins,Larimer County. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[cobirds] Barnacle Goose, Weld - yes

Cole Wild asked me to post that he and a dozen other birders are currently watching the Barnacle Goose at Milavec Reservoir in Frederick. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Larimer birding

Birds seem to be flocking to Boyd Lake in Larimer County these days. Here is my checklist from this morning. eBird -- Boyd Lake -- Dec 12, 2018 7:14 AM Traveling 4.00 miles 137 Minutes All birds reported? Yes Comments: 25F, calm, overcast 40 Cackling Goose (Richardson's) 400 Canada Goose 3

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer

Just had the Gyrfalcon chasing birds at landfill and flying off towards the east, following Gull flock. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

Re: [cobirds] Hawk sp (possible Harris's?) Big Stratton Reservoir, Colorado Springs

Ben and others, this is a dark morph Western Red-tail. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 17, 2018, at 9:15 PM, Ben S wrote: > > Hi all, > > First to be clear, I DID NOT see this bird. Someone had seen this hawk and > posted it on the Colorado Field Ornithologists Facebook page, asking

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon perched/Larimer

Currently perched east of Taft Hill Road and South of the landfill entrance on a low wood post. Unfortunately there is no safe parking spot on Taft Hill Road reviewing. Nick Komar Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon (Larimer) spotted

Currently perched on a low post east of Taft Hill Road near wind break Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[cobirds] Slaty-backed Gull yes/Larimer

Tim Smart and I just had the adult Slaty-backed Gull at Horsetooth Res oposite Dixon Dam. Flew south. Trying to relocate now. Nick Komar ;-) Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] Larimer County gull report

Like yesterday, the bulk of the Larimer gull flock was hanging out late this afternoon at Warren Lake, about 5 miles northeast of the county landfill. The gulls present are listed in my eBird checklist (below). One of these may have been Slaty-backed Gull (see low-quality photos by clicking on

[cobirds] More on Larimer gulls (long)

I spent most of the day looking for the recently reported rare gulls in Larimer County. Seems there has been some turnover, with some new arrivals and possibly some departures. Morning gull numbers were lower at Boyd Lake’s North end and Donath Lake. At 9 A.M. there were several hundred gulls

[cobirds] Kittiwake, Larimer

Peter Burke and I were watching a juv Black-legged Kittiwake at Horsetooth Reservoir, Spring Canyon Dam a few minutes ago. Probably still here. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [cobirds] Kittiwake, Larimer

ne Rd. #204 Boulder, CO 80301 > (973) 214-0140 > Flickr LinkedIn > > > > > > > >> On Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 2:42 PM Nicholas Komar wrote: >> Peter Burke and I were watching a juv Black-legged Kittiwake at Horsetooth >> Reservoir, Spring Canyon

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County

Some comments on the Gyrfalcon search: 1. If you visit the Larimer County landfill be sure to check in at one of the pay windows (or the main office) and follow instructions for parking from landfill employees. The gyr was first seen chasing gulls and perched on a telephone pole yesterday

Re: [cobirds] ID help wanted - immature Larus Gull Cherry Creek SP (Glaucous-winged??)

Ben, glaucous-winged Gull is concolorous-all one color. And paler than your bird. Your bird has blacker tertials and primaries. It is Herring Gull. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 6, 2018, at 10:39 PM, Ben S wrote: > > Hi all - > This bird was on the sandbar, along with many

Re: [cobirds] GYRFALCON/ Weld County

Walt Wehtje and I drove a circuit around the Weld Gyr location this morning without success. No geese either. We are heading 37 miles further east in hopes of finding it or another. ;-) Will update COBIRDS and the new Colorado RBA Facebook page if we find anything juicy. Nick Komar Fort

Re: [cobirds] 2nd winter Glaucous-winged Gull (?) South Platte Reservoir (Arapahoe county)

Ben, it is my sense that Herring x GW hybrids are more likely than Pure GW Gull in Colorado. This bird seems to have a lot of GWGU in it (for example, the white secondary skirt due to long secondary feathers), the for a pure GWGU in its second winter, I would expect paler primaries and a mostly

[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose (Weld)

Still present this morning at east edge of Milavec Reservoir, Frederick. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[cobirds] Loveland CBC on Jan 1

Dear Birders, The Loveland CBC we will be held on Tuesday, January 1. We hope to find many local rarities such as gyrfalcon, and several species of gulls. If you would like to help out, we still have a few teams needing extra eyes, and a 7 mile hiking route in the foothills available for some

Re: [cobirds] id help on fallen migrant

Ron, this is a juvenile Virginia Rail. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 12, 2018, at 9:26 PM, 'ronbco' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > this poor bird was on my driveway this morning > the photo captures the key features except the undertail is white with rufous > and black spots > what

[cobirds] Rare terns (Larimer)

Walter Wehtje and I are studying the terns at the extreme south end of Boyd Lake near Loveland CO. We believe we have identified 1 Least Tern, 2 Arctic Tern, 3 Common Tern, 2 Black Tern, 5 Forster's Tern. Most of these are immature or juvenile. Will load descriptions and photos into EBird

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer cty, 12/18 just flew

FYI Larimer Landfill is closed for trash dumping this morning due to high winds. I don’t know if birders will be allowed onto the dump area but I doubt it. No sign yet of any gulls or gyr. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Dec 18, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Rob Sparks wrote: > > > The beast

Re: [cobirds] Re: ID help requested - Spatula hybrid - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)

Check out photos online for Australasian Shoveler. Adult male has a white facial crescent. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Mar 25, 2019, at 3:50 PM, Sean Walters > wrote: > > Well, taking that idea a step further, I have seen a few male Northern > Shovelers with limited

Re: [cobirds] Re: ID help requested - Spatula hybrid - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)

Blue-winged Teal can have bright red eyes (see photos on Birds-eye App). Looks good for BWTE x northern shoveler. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Mar 25, 2019, at 2:59 AM, 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > I’ve never seen a cinnamon teal with a crescent on its face. I

[cobirds] No sign of Tufted Duck, RMNP Larimer

I hiked 1 mile up the Cub Lake trail with Scott Rashid just now and found the ponds with Mallards, etc. Alas, no Tufted Duck was visible. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon , Larimer

Andy Bankert is looking at a probable drake American Wigeon at Cobb Lake unit of Wellington State Wildlife Area (South Pond) Nick Komar (The messenger) Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Great Black-backed Gull, Horsetooth Reservoir, Larimer

Currently viewing Great Black backed Gull at south end of Horsetooth Reservoir with Joe Kipper. Large gull, larger than Herring, with dark black back and long legs. Also one beautiful first year Glaucous Gull. Nick Komar, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [cobirds] Harris's Hawk, Fort Collins

Still present. Same spot. Thanks Nathan! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Mar 16, 2019, at 8:26 AM, Nathan Pieplow wrote: > > I saw the Harris's Hawk just now in Fort Collins. From the intersection of > Ziegler and William Neal Parkway I drove east across the bridge toward the > gravel plant,

[cobirds] Windsor Lake gulls (Larimer)

Windsor Lake (Fort Collins, Larimer) continues to attract great gulls. This evening (now), I am seeing one each of Great Black-backed (adult), Glaucous (immature), Franklin’s (adult), small numbers of Iceland and California, and lots of Herring, Ring-billed. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You

[cobirds] Warren Lake (not Windsor Lake)

My apologies all. My post to COBIRDS yesterday referred to Warren Lake, not Windsor Lake. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[cobirds] Horseshoe Lake gulls (Larimer County)

Gulls have returned to Horseshoe Lake in northeast Loveland. In the southwest lobe of the lake this evening (5-6:30 pm) there were about a thousand gulls, almost all adults. Rough numbers were 800 California Gulls, 200 Ring-billed Gulls, 10 Herring Gulls, 7 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 1 Great

[cobirds] Larimer gulls (adult Glaucous-winged Gull)

Andy Bankert and I visited Horseshoe Lake in Loveland yesterday evening. We observed more than 1500 gulls in the mudflats of the southwest corner, easily scoped from city property along Monroe Avenue. Species breakdown was: Glaucous-winged Gull - 1 adult (looks like same bird that visited

Re: [cobirds] RFI: Burrowing Owls to ethically view from a road.

Joe, a popular viewing spot is Coyote Ridge Natural Area in Larimer. The owls are nesting 30 from the walking/biking trail, about a quarter mile from the parking lot. They have 7 youngsters. Nick > On Jun 24, 2019, at 5:32 PM, Joe Roller wrote: > > > Birders: > An ethical friend wants to

[cobirds] CFO Annual Meeting and Convention redux

I am one of the 160 plus birders who experienced the wonder and beauty of western Colorado and its avifauna in and around Montrose this past weekend during the Colorado Field Ornithologists Annual Convention. Conventioneers attended a total of 42 field trips, with 22 trip leaders. Roughly 200

[cobirds] Vaux’s Swift, Fort Collins

At about 7:35 pm this evening I saw and heard a Vaux’s Swift, foraging in close proximity to a Chimney Swift. Both were vocalizing. Compared to the Chimney Swift, the Vaux’s was smaller, thinner winged, and its call notes were sweeter, thinner and higher pitched. These were part of a larger

[cobirds] Summer Tanager (Prowers)

My group of 5 birders spent an hour at Melody Tempel Grove in northwest Prowers County (north of Lamar) just now. Very birdy but few unexpected species, nothing rare (per eBird). A molting first spring male Summer Tanager was the highlight. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO (currently in Wiley CO)

[cobirds] Hooded Warbler (Washington County)

Migrants started off slow at Last Chance Rest Area in Washington County when my group of 5 birders arrived around 10:15 this morning. After 30 minutes of grackles and house sparrows in the grove, things picked across the street, with the highlight being a calling Hooded Warbler (photo below).

[cobirds] Chukar etc (Delta County)

This afternoon while counting birds for the eBird Global Big Day Walter Wehtje, Irene Fortune and I visited Escalante Canyon in Delta County. Walter will be leading a field trip there for the CFO convention, which will be held June 13-19, so we were scouting as well. The highlights in the

[cobirds] Ani is upstream, not downstream

Revised report. Also moved to south side of Sand Creek. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[cobirds] Ani still present

Cole Wild reports that the ani is currently 100 yards further downstream and north side of Sand Creek. Nick Komar Fort Collins. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

Re: [cobirds] Groove-billed Ani

Currently being photographed and audio recorded by about 30 birders, same location. Nick Komarfort collinsOn September 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM Peter Burke wrote: COBirders,I've posted a photo of the Groove-billed Ani found and quickly reported (thanks Jason!) by  Jason Bidgood. The bird was easily

Re: [cobirds] RCSP @ Jean K. Tool SWA, Morgan County, CO

Diane, nice work documenting Rufous-crowned Sparrow in Morgan County! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 25, 2019, at 12:32 PM, Ira Sanders wrote: > > Diane, > Excellent find > Ira Sanders > >> On Wed, Sep 25, 2019 at 8:49 AM Diane Roberts wrote: >> Rufous-crowned Sparrows are found in

[cobirds] White-winged Scoter, Larimer

Currently at Horseshoe Lake close to north shore, viewed from 57th street. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[cobirds] Second Black-legged Kittiwake, Larimer

A juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake was at Lake Loveland amidst the Gull flock along the north shore at dusk today. At first I assumed that it was the same bird from Horseshoe Lake (which was reported in eBird throughout the day today), coming to roost at Lake Loveland. But closer examination of

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