[cobirds] Palm Warbler, Larimer
David Bray reports a bright eastern Palm Warbler at Rivers Edge natural area in Loveland, Larimer county, right now. From the parking lot head Southeast along the edge of bass pond. Watch for it with American Tree Sparrows Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6A5B2C8D-66F7-4149-B81E-1C74F20D27BB%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Fwd: [cobirds] Morgan county --- WESTERN GULL, 10/21/16
> Walt Wehtje and I birded Jackson Lake today and finally refound the banded > Western Gull in the northwest corner of the reservoir, hanging out near > Herring Gulls and pelicans. > > Nick Komar, > Fort Collins > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 21, 2016, at 7:43 PM, 'Mark Peterson' via Colorado Birds >> <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >> COBirders, >> >> Glenn Walbek and I found what appears to be the "Prewitt" WESTERN GULL at >> Jackson Lake State Park today. Steve Mlodinow originally found the bird >> back in June and it was seen at Prewitt at least through late September. We >> only had distant views of the bird today but the one thing that really stuck >> out was the bands on the left leg. There are some distant photos attached >> to the eBird report: >> >> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32142939 >> >> The other bird of note was an adult Iceland/Thayer's Gull. Unfortunately, >> we were just too far and had poor lighting to figure this bird out for sure. >> >> We also saw the continuing RED-THROATED LOON at Barr Lake Sate Park. >> >> - >> Mark Peterson >> Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/11A3B168-DB4B-4FE2-86D7-4BAAF0A27043%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] PAC Loon Larimer
juvenile pacific loon this morning at the south end of Boyd lake, Larimer county. Closer to the west shore. Probably best to view from the south end of state park [fee]. Nick Komar and Dave Wade, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B1EE13D1-C209-4F42-9974-88D060D6467F%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B1EE13D1-C209-4F42-9974-88D060D6467F%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Larimer
The ST Flycatcher is hunkered down in a large shrub (maybe a plum, with reddish leaves) on the north side of US287, evading the 50 mph wind gusts. This is across the road from the entrance to Forks Lumber. Other birders showed it to me, so I will hang for a while in case more birders show up. There is a safe pullout on the south side of the road (northbound side). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 3:19 PM, John Shenot <johnshe...@gmail.com> wrote: > > FYI this local rarity was originally reported on the Fort Collins Audubon > Society facebook page by Daniel Stangeland, a birder visiting from Florida > who probably hasn't heard of COBIRDS. Thanks to Daniel and congrats to David > Wade, who hopefully won't be the last local to find this gem. > > John Shenot > Fort Collins, CO > >> On Monday, October 3, 2016 at 2:16:19 PM UTC-6, David Wade wrote: >> Trough a series of texts, email, and Facebook posts I heard of a possible >> Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in northern Larimer today. I was a little >> pessimistic about finding it because of my late start but was lucky enough >> to find it. It's about a half mile north of Ted's Place (hwy 287 and 14 or >> the Poudre canyon turnoff). That's where 287 makes a 90 degree turn to east. >> It was perched in the dead trees above a farmhouse on the north side of the >> highway. This all private land but it can be seen from a pull off of the >> highway there. >> David Wade >> Ft Collins CO >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f55096d0-ccce-4fa0-9ff6-87a7bd751900%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/93F387EF-8838-40B6-BBC4-C9509F5955E6%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler, Larimer County
Just now, at the Strauss Cabin bridge (entrance to Rigden Reservoir, Arapahoe Bend Natural Area). Nick Komar, with Ann Marie Geiger Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/89D4DE4C-F22D-4D83-8A2F-8CB4BE2E9CAE%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Common/Arctic Terns at Boyd Lake (Larimer)
Today I returned to Boyd Lake with my brother Oliver and David Wade, using Dave's canoe to get better acquainted with the terns at the north end. We were able to confirm 7 Common Terns. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Nick Komar <quetza...@comcast.net> wrote: > > This morning my brother and I studied at least five Sterna terns at Boyd Lake > SP (fee) without coming to a firm conclusion on their identification. They > were mainly in the north end of the lake frequently sitting on a newly > emerged sandbar. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins CO > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 23, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Nick Komar <quetza...@comcast.net> wrote: > > This morning my brother and I studied at least five Sterna terns at Boyd Lake > SP (fee) without coming to a firm conclusion on their identification. They > were mainly in the north end of the lake frequently sitting on a newly > emerged sandbar. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins CO > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7E66990C-9D87-4A41-8C40-33BA1D0A4C92%40comcast.net. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/699AC07E-EF93-4FC1-89E6-7FF242D1A352%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common/Arctic Terns at Boyd Lake (Larimer)
This morning my brother and I studied at least five Sterna terns at Boyd Lake SP (fee) without coming to a firm conclusion on their identification. They were mainly in the north end of the lake frequently sitting on a newly emerged sandbar. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7E66990C-9D87-4A41-8C40-33BA1D0A4C92%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Dark-headed gulls Larimer Duck Pond
Franklin's Gulls retain most of their hoods in non-breeding plumage. There have been thousands in the area. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2016, at 7:55 AM, Joey Angstman <jangstm...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I should clarify that they looked peculiar because all of their heads were > still dark instead of the typical no breeding patch. Is this unusual or do > some adults keep their breeding plumage longer? > > Joey Angstman > Fort Collins, CO > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/27424323-0602-4bd1-9ec5-c2e32e55230a%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/679B08F0-789D-40B0-9D1A-5FD2798E2433%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: LITTLE GULL Chatfield Reservoir - Douglas
Same situation at 3 pm. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 3, 2016, at 2:35 PM, David Chartier <drchart...@msn.com> wrote: > > I saw the little gull facing east from the tip of the sand spit around 1pm. > It was sitting on the water. > > > David Chartier > > Colorado Springs, CO > > > From: cobirds@googlegroups.com <cobirds@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Joey > Kellner <vir...@comcast.net> > Sent: Saturday, September 3, 2016 5:50 PM > To: Colorado Birds > Cc: Cobirds@googlegroups.com > Subject: [cobirds] Re: LITTLE GULL Chatfield Reservoir - Douglas > > The bird continues to be seen from the marina sandspit at Chatfield. > > NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT PARKING IN THE BOAT TRAILER PARKING SPOTS IN THE MIDDLE > OF THE PARKING LOT Several birders have already been warned. There is > plenty of parking along the sides of the lot. > > Joey Kellner > Littleton, Colorado > >> On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 8:17:34 AM UTC-6, Joey Kellner wrote: >> Juv. LITTLE GULL at Chatfield. Bird flying around Plum Creek >> delta/Roxburough Cove. Best seen from marina sandspit. Currently flying over >> string of WEGRs. >> >> Joey Kellner >> Littleton, Colorado >> -- >> Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4e00882b-9b3e-4903-9deb-973c0aa1b756%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BN3PR15MB0722D1FEBEE005BBE8E901E1C1E40%40BN3PR15MB0722.namprd15.prod.outlook.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ECA9A79E-E2FF-4537-9E9B-EA3A1A024DDD%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Possible ROYAL TERN - Not
Several folks have very politely pointed out that the candidate Royal Tern this morning in fact was a juvenile Caspian Tern, which can show a smaller, orangey bill, and a full black cap. Many thanks to them. Good learning experience for Austin and me. Apologies if anybody got overly excited due to our error. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/22D6E063-F81C-47F0-BFC4-8D349CD7D906%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Possible ROYAL TERN - Timnath Reservoir, Larimer County, 8/27/16
Here is a photo (by Austin) of the orange-billed tern that gave high-pitched juvenile calls and sports a gray tail. It appeared to be following the Caspian Tern. I can upload some distant comparison shots of the bird sitting on a sand spit is well soon. Booth birds flew west towards fossil Creek reservoir. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0434E23A-C4AA-4B62-96C9-04A7B301AA9A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2016, at 7:47 AM, Austin Hess <outdoorlover1...@gmail.com> wrote: > > UPDATE: Refound both Terns at the West parking lot of Timnath Reservoir at > 7:40 A.M. and got close flyby photos and audio before they flew West and away > from reservoir. > > Austin Hess > Fort Collins, Colorado > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4b799687-74ed-4952-94e5-3ffb01294c4c%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0434E23A-C4AA-4B62-96C9-04A7B301AA9A%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer hotspots
A few locations worth visiting for interesting birds and there were county include the following: 1. Timnath Reservoir. The mud flats at the East Bay, viewed from CR1/CR13, host several species of shorebirds and hundreds of gulls and other waterbirds right now. Highlights yesterday included 3 Stilt Sandpipers and 2 Semipalmated Plover. The northeast corner of the reservoir harbors thousands of birds. 2. Horseshoe Reservoir. The north east corner continues to attract hundreds of Franklin's gulls and other gulls including a very rare summer Mew Gull, which was still present here as of yesterday evening (not at Houts Res). 3. Duck Lake. Good variety of shorebirds and waterfowl here, including over 20 black-necked stilts. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0F0AA40A-B600-448B-93F4-DA406C221311%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)
Dave Wade just spotted a second cycle Mew Gull () at Horseshoe Lake farm pond (north side). We are trying to relocate the bird now to get better photos. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B3048FFF-A657-42D6-8B5C-CEEF719525C7%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Baird's Sparrows in Larimer County
Thanks to Dave for sharing his perspective on the current Baird's Sparrow invasion. The City of Fort Collins supports our mission to find evidence of nesting, and has granted permission for our CFO field trip to wander off-trail during our search tomorrow morning. There is still an opportunity to participate. Reply to me privately for details on meeting time and place. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:48 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN <daleather...@msn.com> wrote: > > Everyone on COBIRDS has no doubt heard about, maybe even gone to see, the > remarkable appearance of Baird's Sparrows in northern Larimer County. This > apparent expansion of their breeding range is hundreds of miles south of > where history tells us they nest. About the closest breeding areas shown on > standard field guide maps are extreme northeastern WY and northwestern SD. > In my 42+ years of birding in CO, with concentration on the eastern plains, > this is about the most exciting thing that's happened. It is certainly more > important, and maybe just as exciting in many respects, as rarities like > Curlew Sandpipers, Common Ground-Dove, Lucy's Warbler, Eastern > Whip-poor-will, Hermit Warbler, Black Skimmer, Painted Redstart, > Brown-crested Flycatcher, Royal Tern, etc. These BAIS are more than ticks > marks on our lists. These birds are an affirmation of quality habitat (some > of which is shared by cattle), the strategy of purchasing open space lands, > of proper management practices, of birding as a mechanism for capturing > valuable scientific information, and probably many other elements of both the > land and society. These birds have chosen a fairly large chunk of Colorado > grassland and deemed it quality enough to go all in. Nothing is more > important to birds, or any organism under the influence of evolution (which > is all of them) than reproducing. Over the measurable past, BAISs have > always flown over CO between their northern breeding grounds and mostly > Mexican wintering areas. They maybe (usually?) do so in one night and rarely > set foot on our prairie. Thus, the shortage of sightings of any kind in any > season. But it seems in the last two summers at least, they have decided > northern CO's response to timely rains meets their needs. Perhaps they did > the same on Hanover Road east of Colorado Springs a few years ago, too. The > latter occurred within the field work window for Breeding Bird Atlas II. BUT > BREEDING STILL REMAINS TO BE CONFIRMED. Some of us think this is remarkable, > sad and maybe a tad embarrassing. Are we, both avid amateurs and > professional monitoring agencies, only about our lists, fleeting field > visits, chases and contracts so inflexible as to not accommodate a phenomenon > like this? With all our training and abilities learned and/or honed during > BBA II and other work, with our arsenal of high-resolution telephoto-laden > cameras, with relatively low gas prices, and natural or generated enthusiasm, > we ought to be able to tie down this fact of nesting within the borders of > CO. Somebody ought to be able to see one of the behaviors characteristic of > "confirmation": copulation, a food delivery to a mate or invisible nestlings, > find an occupied nest with eggs or nestlings. We got photographs of > juveniles last summer along Larimer CR5 east of the Rawhile Power Plant. But > while suggestive, I suppose these photographs do not rule out breeding at a > site a day or few days' flight away. There was a report last week of a > juvenile from a great birder who visited Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. > Even more suggestive of local breeding, but there is still the slim chance it > slept the night before near its nest 20 miles away in WY. > > > > > Nick Komar and I, and several other Fort Collins locals, are starting to > obsess on this issue of proving BAIS nesting. What could be a more important > contribution to our knowledge of CO birds over the next 2-3 weeks? Based on > what we have observed with multiple singing males the last few weeks, it > would seem this is the window of opportunity for nesting confirmation. This > has to be more important than finding or chasing a species you "need" for > your year list, changing your oil, or sleeping. > > I will personally put up a bounty of an 8x10 framed print of a sex-crazed > male BAIS singing straight up to the heavens for the first person who legally > documents beyond any doubt the first nesting of BAIS in CO. > > Good luck to participants on Nick's CFO Field Trip to Soapstone day after
[cobirds] Breeding birds still on the move
A singing Warbling Vireo moved through my neighborhood this morning (Fort Collins, Larimer County) another reminder that bird populations are constantly in flux, even in mid-July. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/75BD1D0C-9110-461D-B7E6-76242A222409%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows,Larimer County, Update
After reading the press release from the City of Fort Collins and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies about Baird's Sparrow(s) occupying a section of Soapstone Prairie Natural Area that was accessible from the Pronghorn Loop trail, I made some calls and learned that at least 3 males had been heard singing from the trail as recently as July 1. So this morning, Brandon Nooner, David Wade and I left Fort Collins at 4:20, parked at 5:05 at the entrance parking lot and hiked/birded for 3.5 miles, arriving at a tall grass swale at 7:45. Here we observed at least 6 Baird's Sparrow, including at least 5 singing males spread out on apparent territories. Two territories included the trail (a dirt two-track) so we got close looks at two birds teed up singing. We had scopes for even better views. We did not witness evidence of confirmed breeding. For those of you who make the trip to this remote location near the Wyoming border, be sure to carry sufficient water (easy hike, not steep), stay on the trail (natural area regulations), and report evidence of confirmed breeding to eBird or Cobirds. We also had at least a dozen McCown's Longspurs along the hike. Specific directions to reach this concentration of Baird's Sparrow: 1. park at entrance station lot 2. Hike connector trail east from entrance kiosk 0.8 mi. 3. Go east 2.2 mi on Pronghorn Loop trail (do not go north) 4. At turnoff to Plover Trail, continue north on Pronghorn Loop at least a half mile. You will note the moist meadow on the left. Good luck, Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3FEE943A-BD78-4D1D-B527-12E06E7E8610%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Fwd: [cobirds] Re: Booby thoughts
Forgot to sign off... Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Nick Komar <quetza...@comcast.net> > Date: July 1, 2016 at 6:27:32 PM MST > To: fly83...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: Booby thoughts > > Greg makes a good point. A wing-tagged immature condor should be as valid as > an immature Western Gull with a leg band, like the one at Prewitt Res. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:04 AM, George Miller <fly83...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> Peter Gent wrote: >> ... >> >>> Finally, someone asked about California Condors. All the birds that have >>> been seen in Colorado have had big wing tags with numbers on them, which >>> means they are released birds. Thus the Records Committee decided not to >>> include this species on the state list. I believe the population is >>> reproducing naturally now, so when one of these birds is seen in Colorado, >>> then it will be added to the state list. >> >> >> Peter, >> The condors at Vermillion Cliffs are reproducing in the wild (as they are at >> other sites), but the wild-born are trapped, examined, and then tagged just >> like captive-born birds. Tag numbers and status can be found here - >> >> https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/nature/upload/CondorChart20150703.pdf >> >> It will be a while before we see condors without wing tags. >> >> Greg Mihalik >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/49f63875-82ce-4a21-80cf-532fab0491ea%40googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/A914F981-70B8-4BFF-BD82-2B4147B65491%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Yellow Warbler and Cowbird, Arapahoe County
This cowbird chick was being raised last week by Gray-headed Junco in the hills west of Fort Collins. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2016, at 12:20 PM, Jim Nelson <kingfishe...@verizon.net> wrote: > > Brian, > > It is interesting to see how many different species raise Cowbird chicks. > According to the species account in Birds of North America Online, one > comprehensive source found that Yellow Warblers are the most frequent host > species for Brown-headed Cowbirds. At home here in Maryland, I see Song > Sparrows (which are the number two most frequent host species) feeding > Cowbird chicks in our yard every summer. > > The largest size disparity I have ever witnessed was a tiny Ruby-crowned > Kinglet feeding a significantly bigger Cowbird chick in Rocky Mountain > National Park. > > Jim Nelson > Bethesda, Maryland > > From: buntingrobin...@gmail.com > Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 1:49 PM > To: Colorado Birds > Subject: [cobirds] Yellow Warbler and Cowbird, Arapahoe County > > Today while walking along my favorite part of the Mary Carter Greenway I > encounter an odd looking bird that I could not figure out. It was all brown > with fine streaks along the breast and belly but the bill was wrong for a > finch and it was too big. Then I noticed it was flapping around from branch > to branch frantically, and I noticed it was chasing a yellow warbler male and > constantly calling. I could not make sense of why this bird would be chasing > a warbler and calling like that. Finley both stopped on a Russian olive > branch and I was able to get a better view. I observed the warbler glean an > insect (likely a gnat) and take it lower down to the unknown bird and stick > it in the bird’s mouth. It finally came together then. This was a recently > fledged juvenile brown headed cowbird that the warbler believed to be its > offspring. It was certainly dwarfed by the cowbird. I have not seen this in > the wild before, I have one nature programs but that was it. Interesting > behavior to watch, not all that good for the warblers however. Hopefully > their population will not be to affected by this along the river. This was at > the mile marker 12, the dirt walking path goes through some woods that is a > favorite for warblers and other birds. Thought I would share this. > > Brian Johnson > > Englewood CO > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/e6a087cd-2a5e-475a-ae68-035ce6e3d871%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/880480934A114201BE5F208CA72F45EC%40jimPC. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0E284AA1-7192-449D-A7FB-01448B9DEC45%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer rarities (Timnath Res)
Timnath Reservoir hosted a few rarities, but the Red Phalarope was not seen this evening. Subadult Horned Grebe continues, plus first-summer Bonaparte's Gull and adult Greater White-fronted Goose. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1D8F0686-BD03-4304-9D25-176A435E0ECA%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red Phalarope (Larimer)
A subadult red phalarope was located about an hour ago hundred yards off shore at the Timnath Reservoir South Shore Park. Photos on the CFO Facebook page. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/488E2483-ED2A-41A5-90BA-3E401082DCBD%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rare flycatchers, Larimer
Cole Wild and Irene Fortune called to report a singing yellow-bellied flycatcher and a singing alder flycatcher among other empids at the Boyd lake swim beach spit this morning. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C756AFA5-2D70-468E-A51E-58786C7BBFA3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler (Larimer)
A flock of more than 30 migrants moved through my west Fort Collins backyard earlier this afternoon. Most were Chipping Sparrows. Among 6 warblers was a female Tennessee. The flock was working the vegetation along the irrigation ditch, which can be accessed publicly from West Lake St. (To see a map of the location, you can view the associated eBird checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29570268). Nick Komar, Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/A9C76FC2-BC47-49C4-BF2C-748BB7C3A251%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-throated Loon continues at Boyd Lake
David Bray reports that the loon is currently at the extreme southeast corner of the lake. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2CABA12D-C62E-48AF-8CB5-A50279858FAE%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Unusual Colorado Flycatcher
Great find, Rob. Definitely a Vermilion Flycatcher. A drab first spring female. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2016, at 9:41 PM, Robert Raker <rob.ra...@gmail.com> wrote: > > To my amazement yesterday, I believe I may have observed a female Vermilion > Flycatcher at Belmar Park in Lakewood, CO. It was feeding on insects in the > typical flycatcher manner, flying from and returning to a branch with it's > catch. I am open to hear what else folks may think of this bird as I'm still > scratching my head. > > I have posted seven pics of this bird that I have presently labeled in the > gallery as Unknown Flycatcher to: > http://www.robraker.com/Robs-Natural-World/Other-Front-Range-Lakes/Belmar-Park/i-LJptSr9/A > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f2706dbd-04f7-4e57-b434-3dfa1cfdea4f%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/E9555DA3-9289-4D0F-9C38-B9BFAAABE00D%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Red-throated Loon, Larimer
Dave Wade spotted a breeding plumaged Red-throated Loon opposite Boyd Lake State Patk north most parking area (Willows Landing). The bird has not moved much in the last half hour. Entrance fee. Scope needed. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/922A6690-AE9A-4C83-BE28-90AE2C891DEF%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Spring arrivals (Larimer)
I hiked the Grey Rock "Meadow" trail this morning (with some visiting birders) and heard several early arrivals: Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Hammond's Flycatcher, Chipping Sparrow (probable), and Lesser Goldfinch. Other notables: a pair of Dusky Grouse, 2-3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the burn area, and 3 Bushtit. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/80C5A1AF-48E4-4DB3-9C21-3C89819163EC%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)
Lots of gulls right now (1 pm) at horseshoe reservoir in Loveland, Larimer County, including a second-cycle Mew Gull in Southwest corner. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3714EFFB-B9F9-4B51-8C65-8481D05C74A2%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County gulls (ICELAND Gull)
A tour of Loveland and vicinity today found gull concentrations at the county landfill and Horseshoe Lake. Both sites had hundreds of California and Ring-billed Gulls and a dozen or so Herring Gull. The landfill also had 4 Franklin's Gull and a 3rd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull (in the morning). In the afternoon, Horseshoe Lake also had an adult Thayer's Gull and an adult Kumlien's Iceland Gull. I posted a photo of the Kumlien's on the Loveland Birding Facebook page, and a brief video on the CFO Facebook group page. These gulls were in the southwest lobe of the lake, with poor afternoon viewing conditions. Morning light should be much better. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1C57468E-12B2-4A85-BCDC-5F05AFFB2A14%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County gulls
Here are some random observations of gulls from this past 3-day weekend: Saturday afternoon- Horsetooth Res: 600+ Ring-billed Gulls, 1 juv LBBG circling over south end. Saturday evening- Horsetooth Res: 100 gulls arriving to roost near center. Sunday midday- College Lake (restricted access): 1 LBBG subadult Sunday evening-dozens of gulls departing Lake Loveland headed west. Monday morning- College Lake: subadult LBBG continues Monday afternoon- Landfill: 50 Ring-billed Gulls. Horseshoe Lake: 265 RB Gulls, 5 Herring Gulls, 2 adult LBBGs. Lake Loveland: 265 RB Gulls, 5 Herring Gulls, 1 juv Thayer's Gull. Most lakes still >90% frozen. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/948BE15B-EB60-4BB5-B2F8-FB0B3723FB7C%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] South Denver gull report from Saturday
Yesterday I led a delightful group of 16 birders from ASGD's Master Birder class on a survey of gull viewing locations in south metro Denver. This is what we found: 1. Chatfield Res -frozen. No obvious gull flocks could be seen from the Audubon Society headquarters area, so we decided to skip this location. 2. South Platte Reservoir - A decent flock of gull was on the ice shelf, with several hundred birds. Highlights were an adult lesser black-backed gull (Plus another seen flying away after a Bald Eagle scared off half the flock), two Thayer's Gulls (one adult, one third-cycle), an adult California Gull, about twenty Herring Gulls of various ages, and a candidate immature Kumlien's Iceland Gull (better photos needed). Birds were a bit too far away for great looks, even through high-powered telescopes. Three continuing Long-tailed Ducks were a big bonus here. 3. Cherry Creek State Park ($8 entrance fee) Marina-A small group of 50 gulls gave us closeup views of adult and first-cycle Ring-billed Gulls, two 2nd cycle and three adult Herring Gulls, and a first cycle Thayer's Gull. 4. Cherry Creek State Park Smoky Hill Picnic Area-a break in the ice featured a large flock of common Merganser. A good sized flock of gulls sitting on the ice shelf contained >100 Ring-billed Gulls and five Herring Gulls. 5. Aurora Reservoir ($10 entrance fee). About 100 Ring-billed Gulls and 3 Herring Gulls were viewed at a great distance on the north side. 6. Late in the afternoon a few of us returned to South Platte Reservoir. The gulls were numerous and closer but variety was low- hundreds of Ring-billed Gulls and about 25 Herring Gulls. Eventually as the sun set an adult Thayer's Gull appeared and then a probable 2nd-cycle Nelson's Gull (hybrid Glaucous x Herring). As I was leaving after sundown, the gulls were flying off toward McLellan Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8CD4D5AB-9258-432C-940A-F9FAF511CB04%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] 1st cycle kumlienz Iceland Gull, Jefferson County
At sundown today, a pale brown gull showed up in the gull flock at South Platte Reservoir that was probably the same bird I identified this morning as Kumlien's Iceland Gull. At closer range, I think it may be a hybrid. I posted a very poor photo to the CFO Facebook page. Until better images are obtained and the identity of this gull can be determined objectively, I will change my eBird report to Larus sp. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2016, at 9:49 AM, Gloria Nikolai <glorianiko...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Nick Komar spotted a 1st cycle kumlienz Iceland Gull with a pale base of bill > at South Platte Reservoir, Jefferson County. > > Also seen California, Herring, Thayer, Lesser Black-backed Gulls. > > Gloria Nikolai > Currently in JeffersonCounty > > From: cobirds@googlegroups.com <cobirds@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Joyce > Takamine <jabir...@gmail.com> > Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 4:24:01 AM > To: Joyce Takamine; cobirds > Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 23 January 2016 > > Compiler: Joyce Takamine > e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org > Date: January 23, 2016 > This is the Rare Bird Alert, Saturday, January 23, sponsored by Denver Field > Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. > > Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). > > Trumpeter Swan (*Mesa) > Tundra Swan (Boulder) > Long-tailed Duck (*Arapahoe, *Fremont) > Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Arapahoe, Delta, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Mesa, > Moffat, Summit) > Sharp-tailed Grouse (Weld) > Red-necked Grebe (Pueblo) > AMERICAN WOODCOCK (Larimer) > Red Phalarope (Pueblo) > Thayer's Gull (Arapahoe, Boulder, Pueblo) > Lesser Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, Boulder, *Pueblo) > Glaucous Gull (Arapahoe, Pueblo) > Great Black-backed Gull (*Pueblo) > White-winged Dove (*Pueblo) > Greater Roadrunner (*Pueblo) > SNOWY OWL (El Paso) > White-throated Swift (Pueblo) > ACORN WOODPECKER (El Paso) > Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (*Fremont, Larimer) > Williamson's Sapsucker (Fremont, Jefferson, La Plata) > Eastern Phoebe (Weld) > Black Phoebe (Fremont, Pueblo) > Chihuahuan Raven (El Paso) > Carolina Wren (Jefferson) > Winter Wren (Denver, El Paso, Fremont) > Varied Thrush (Grand, Larimer) > Gray Catbird (Boulder) > Lapland Longspur (Douglas, Weld) > Yellow-throated Warbler (Larimer) > Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont) > Canyon Towhee (*Fremont) > Lark Sparrow (Mesa) > Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder) > Rusty Blackbird (El Paso) > Brown-capped Rosy-Finch (Delta, Grand, Jefferson, Mesa, Pitkin, Teller) > Black Rosy-Finch (Delta, Grand, Jefferson, Mesa, Pitkin, Teller) > Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson, Mesa, Pitkin, > Teller) > PURPLE FINCH (El Paso) > Common Redpoll (*Jefferson, Larimer) > > ADAMS COUNTY: > --On January 9, Laura Steadman reported 4 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte > River between 78th and 88th Ave by the water tower. > > ARAPAHOE COUNTY: > --On January 6, Scott Someshoe and Adam Vesely reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks > at South Platte Reservoir. On January 10, Ben Sampson reported 2 Long-tailed > Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. On January 11, Jennifer Hyypio reported > Long-tailed Duck at South Platte Reservoir and Tolline Gallagher reported 3 > Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. On January 12, Jennifer Hyypio, > Candice Johnson, and David Suddjian reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at South > Platte Reservoir. On January 13, Jane Stulp reported Long-tailed Duck at > South Platte Reservoir. On January 16, Nick Komar reported 3 Long-tailed > Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. On January 17, Steve Smith, Bill Kaempfer, > and Brian Johnson reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. > On January 18, Jesse and Renee Casias reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks at South > Platte Reservoir. On January 19, David Suddjian reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks > (1m, 2f), 2 Barrow's Goldeneyes, 1 1st-cyc Thayer's Gull, and 1 1-st cyc > Lesser Black-backed Gull at South Platte Reservoir. On January 19, Michael > Kiessig reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. On January > 20, Aaron Keller reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. On > January 21, Karen Drozda reported 1 Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte > Reservoir. On January 22, Nelson Ford reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at South > Platte Reservoir. > > BOULDER COUNTY: > --On January 8, Chuck Hundertmark reported Golden-crowned Sparrow at Teller > Farm. > --On January 10, Chris Wood reported 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls at Valmont > Overlook/Legion Park. On January 10, Ted Floyd reported 6+ Lesser > Black-backed Gulls (4 ad, 1 3rd-cyc, 1 1
[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Larimer
Forrest Luke reports that the warbler continues at the feeder in Fort Collins this morning. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B4BF3E53-B406-4556-AA55-470C699C04ED%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loveland CBC on Jan 1 -summary
Loveland's 16th annual Christmas Bird Count was held on Jan 1. We had 60 participants (in 20 teams) and tallied 99 species (3rd highest). An additional 5 were observed during Count Week. New for the count were American Woodcock and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. New high counts were reached for Glaucous Gull (2), Northern Saw-whet Owl (14), Great Horned Owl (35), Bushtit (89), Golden-crowned Kinglet (10), Eastern Bluebird (6), and Song Sparrow (90). Overall number of individual birds was average. Special thanks to our supporters and sponsors: the City of Loveland Open Lands office, Larimer County Natural Resources Department, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Heart J Center for Experiential Learning, Quetzal Tours and Fort Collins Audubon Society. And many thanks to our participants and team leaders. Nick Komar Loveland CBC compiler Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/D31B4412-46D1-45EA-9D3C-130B8B792A2D%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer Mew Gulls
Late this afternoon, two immature Mew Gulls were among several hundred Ring-billed Gulls at Horseshoe Lake (farm pond at northeast corner). This is west of Boyd Lake in northeast Loveland. One was first-cycle (i.e. 6 months old) and one was second-cycle (i.e. 18 months old). I will post a photo of the young one on the CFO Facebook page shortly and on eBird. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/FEC0CFC7-7489-4839-8EA2-7F2DF76FCDAB%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Horseshoe reservoir gulls (Larimer)
On Sunday morning, several birders searched horseshoe reservoir for the Little Gull that made a brief appearance there on Saturday late afternoon. The reservoir is drawn down and continues to attract hundreds of gulls and other birds. We could not find the Little Gull. Highlights included: Sabine's Gull - 1 continuing subadult (photo at https://flic.kr/p/ySCKsH) Franklin's Gull - 1125 Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 adult Forster's Tern - 1 Killdeer - 100 Least Sandpiper - 15 Greater Yellowlegs - 1 Great Egret - 15 Most of the action was in the northeast corner. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/372EB522-83F6-4448-BD14-7C143F8C2ACB%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Ridgway Banding and comment on rare birds.
Interesting that among only 64 captures, two were rare (Painted Bunting and Hooded Warbler). I usually think of a rare occurrence being closer to 1 per thousand. But maybe 1 per hundred is closer. "Rare" is a subjective term. Finding rare birds is one of my favorite aspects of birding. But what is truly rare? I'd be curious to know what other birders in Colorado consider the definition of rare from a birding perspective. Reply to list, or privately to me. I'll tally the responses and summarize them (anonymously) on Cobirds. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2015, at 7:39 PM, Amanda Ziegelbauer <atziegelba...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > We had a great last week in Ridgway! Thursday morning brought us a beautiful > after hatch-year male Virginia's Warbler. We also had a surprise bird that > was caught early Friday morning - a hatch-year Painted Bunting! Pictures are > available. > > End of season tally: > > Willow Flycatcher - 2 > Black-capped Chickadee - 3 > House Wren - 4 > Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 1 > Gray Catbird - 4 > Orange-crowned Warbler - 2 > Virginia's Warbler - 1 > Yellow Warbler - 3 > Macgillivray's Warbler - 4 > Wilson's Warbler 20 > Hooded Warbler - 1 > Song Sparrow - 11 > Lincoln's Sparrow - 4 > Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow - 1 > Mountain White-crowned Sparrow - 1 > Black-headed Grosbeak - 1 > Painted Bunting - 1 > > Thank you to all our amazing volunteers and visitors! We had a beautiful > season. > > Amanda Ziegelbauer > Bander > Ridgway State Park Banding Station > Bird Conservancy of the Rockies > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/373b401d-71ba-4a31-aea8-587e961ca519%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9115CBA2-B7B0-44A0-B25D-98F17BA817C7%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Timnath reservoir (larimer): American Golden-Plovers
The Fort Collins Audubon Society Field trip to Timnath reservoir this morning detected 55 species of birds including a few highlights. A Cassin's kingbird and two Sage Thrashers were along the main entrance road to the park on the south west side. Three nonbreeding-plumaged American golden plovers were in the northwest corner along the shoreline. Four Horned Grebes were early (flagged on eBird). Most birds were terribly distant. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2C679D2B-48C9-42EC-B275-8CC7235F2E76%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer hotspot
The farm pond just north of the northeast corner of Horseshoe Lake in Loveland is drawn down and chock full of birds. Late this afternoon it hosted over a thousand birds, including an amazing number of Franklin's Gulls. I estimated 750 of them. This spot will be worth checking out over the next few weeks. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C93A3A48-62BA-4E8D-B2BB-2CB507F9C1D4%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows, Larimer
This morning I joined David Wade and Georgia Doyle to investigate whether the Baird's sparrows can still be detected on CR 5 in northeast Larimer County. In general, the entire 5-mile stretch of road north of Buckeye Road was still very birdy. Beginning at sunrise, we spent two hours along the 0.3-mile stretch of road beginning at 1.6 miles north of Buckeye Road which is where at least two singing birds had been heard beginning July 25. Bird songs were much reduced this morning. At least a dozen Grasshopper Sparrows were present (adults and juvs) but none sang. Nonetheless, Georgia and I heard one of the adult Baird's Sparrows sing 3 times, far to our west shortly after sunrise (at 1.7 mi.) About 20 minutes later, at 6:50 AM, a bird landed on the road in front of the car at 1.8 miles and Georgia exclaimed that looks like Baird's. We were able to get brief binocular views of this bird on the road and perched on fence line as it moved up to 1.9 miles with a mixed flock of Lark Buntings, Horned Larks, Grasshopper Sparrows, Brewer's Sparrows and Vesper Sparrows. It was aggressive, frequently chasing other birds. I got off one poor photo. Dave Wade got others and will post to his Flickr site later today. I believe this was a juvenile Baird's in fresh plumage, possibly the same bird photographed more than a week ago by Dan Durda. Certainly not an easy chase, but good news is that they are still around and may still be breeding. Sorry for the long post, but one more comment. In the last two weeks, many birders from all over Colorado and even from other states have visited this location in search of the Baird's sparrows. I am not aware of any inappropriate behavior displayed toward the birds, other birders, or towards property owners. Colorado should be proud of its birding community. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/37318E69-0420-4A26-ABCA-E9896B5345E3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Baird's Sparrows, Larimer
Dave's photos prove three things, in my humble opinion: 1) Sparrows can be really difficult to identify, 2) a picture can say a thousand words, And 3) two fresh-plumaged juvenile Baird's Sparrows were out there this morning. I think these photos, in concert with other observations and evidence, demonstrate the first know successful breeding of Baird's Sparrow in Colorado. Congrats, Dave. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2015, at 4:34 PM, David Wade davespeedb...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I've posted some of the photos from this morning on my Flickr site. There are 12 pics in all so instead of listing each individually, I connected with my home page. To view them, click on any photo, then use the arrow keys or mouse click the margins to move through them. https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/with/20279478978/ David Wade Ft Collins, CO On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 10:50:20 AM UTC-6, Nick Komar wrote: This morning I joined David Wade and Georgia Doyle to investigate whether the Baird's sparrows can still be detected on CR 5 in northeast Larimer County. In general, the entire 5-mile stretch of road north of Buckeye Road was still very birdy. Beginning at sunrise, we spent two hours along the 0.3-mile stretch of road beginning at 1.6 miles north of Buckeye Road which is where at least two singing birds had been heard beginning July 25. Bird songs were much reduced this morning. At least a dozen Grasshopper Sparrows were present (adults and juvs) but none sang. Nonetheless, Georgia and I heard one of the adult Baird's Sparrows sing 3 times, far to our west shortly after sunrise (at 1.7 mi.) About 20 minutes later, at 6:50 AM, a bird landed on the road in front of the car at 1.8 miles and Georgia exclaimed that looks like Baird's. We were able to get brief binocular views of this bird on the road and perched on fence line as it moved up to 1.9 miles with a mixed flock of Lark Buntings, Horned Larks, Grasshopper Sparrows, Brewer's Sparrows and Vesper Sparrows. It was aggressive, frequently chasing other birds. I got off one poor photo. Dave Wade got others and will post to his Flickr site later today. I believe this was a juvenile Baird's in fresh plumage, possibly the same bird photographed more than a week ago by Dan Durda. Certainly not an easy chase, but good news is that they are still around and may still be breeding. Sorry for the long post, but one more comment. In the last two weeks, many birders from all over Colorado and even from other states have visited this location in search of the Baird's sparrows. I am not aware of any inappropriate behavior displayed toward the birds, other birders, or towards property owners. Colorado should be proud of its birding community. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8742a2f1-0eaa-4afe-b3f4-0f5995d81dc0%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/342D0FAF-3355-4E47-B6AD-D948F84691A4%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Bairds sparrows continue in Larimer county
About a dozen birders heard at least two Baird's sparrows in the same location as previously reported this morning between 6 AM and 9 AM. Songs were heard most consistently between 7:00 and 7:20 AM. several of us got brief glimpses of one or the other of these birds through telescopes. An unexpected bonus was an Upland Sandpiper that flew by twice calling. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C9C0B893-91B6-4AB8-9CA7-D328FA9EC7B5%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Baird's Sparrow-Larimer
The 5 mile stretch of County Road 5 that includes the Baird's Sparrow location in Larimer County is now a hotspot on eBird. Folks should take advantage of submitting a complete checklist if they go up that way. Previously submitted lists can now be merged with the new hotspot. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Jul 26, 2015, at 10:58 AM, Josh Bruening 87211...@gmail.com wrote: A Baird's Sparrow was still singing frequently as of 1050am this morning a couple hundred yards south of the blue tractor on the west side of County Road 5. He remains off the road about 100-200 yards and definitely seems to be on territory. Wouldn't that be awesome if they nested here!?! I only got my eyes on a single bird. I was even able to get a decent recording on my iphone. Nice find guys! Josh Bruening Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/a55e8f89-011a-44a6-affc-4a55ee838d96%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/951D2007-556E-4FA8-99FE-DC79E62205BF%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] BAIRDS SPARROW (Larimer)
Four of us are currently listening to a singing Baird's sparrow on the west side of Larimer County Road 5 near rawhide energy station. This is about 2 miles north of the Buckeye Road. It is opposite a blue tractor parked on the east side of the dirt road. This may be Larimer County's first nesting Bairds sparrow so please be considerate and do not disturb the bird. It's not necessary to play tapes because it is singing constantly and unsolicited. If you pass the Windmill you've gone too far. It seems to be on a territory that is only about 200-600 feet off the road but it rarely comes up in a location that it can be seen. It is near a yellow marker. I was able to make an audio recording that matched our recording on the Sibley app but we are waiting for a photo opportunity still. There may be a second bird singing much further away. Stay tuned for more about that. There are plenty of grasshopper Sparrows around as well singing. Later today I will post a link to the audio recording and any photographs that we might obtain. Nick Komar, with John Shenot, Dave Wade and Austin Hess. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3ED92B01-0CA8-4A16-ABD6-654B5B2D3029%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black Swifts at Bobcat Ridge (Larimer)
David Bray reports a pod of 5 Black Swifts in addition to the usual White-throated Swifts near the parking area today mid-morning. They appeared to be moving through. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B1D981D8-8D7A-4AEE-9D73-F37D21A64812%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County on Saturday June 20
This morning, I participated in a summer solstice bird count at Rocky Mountain National Park. The group of counters found most of the expected species. In addition, Jeff Connor found a singing stub-tailed wren a couple miles hike into Wild Basin (Boulder County?). Hopefully more details will be forthcoming. Down in the plains, Ann Molison reports 3 white egrets at Fossil Creek Marsh. There have been a few Great Egrets in the area - maybe these are the same. And at the landfill this afternoon, a Bald Eagle flushed a large flock of lingering California and Ring-billed Gulls. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/177F1B5A-AEA1-4BF1-9BB2-AE0243802E55%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Arctic Tern-Timnath Res-Larimer
The adult Arctic Tern was still present, foraging around the center of Timnath Reservoir, at 8 pm this evening. It was noticeably smaller than the Forster's Terns nearby. I scoped it from atop the dam just south of the parking area on the west side . 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0EE746BD-67E0-458E-81A6-B3CD2D1CCD49%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Arctic Tern adult at Timnath Rez (Larimer)
We just had this bird in northeast corner of the reservoir, spotted by Dave Wade. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/35C1B131-5358-46B7-AFED-5F2E3F4F2281%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County big day
Dear Fellow birders, As you know, the diversity of species in Colorado right now is very high, and Larimer County has been particularly blessed with rarities in recent days. With recent reports of rare warblers, vireos, Flycatcher's, gulls, etc., even more eyes will be out in Larimer County watching tomorrow. Serendipitously, a group of 4 of us will be attempting a Larimer Big Day beginning at midnight tonight. By my count, about 225 species have been seen in Larimer in just the last few days. If we manage to move quickly enough, and have some luck with weather, and some cooperation from the birds themselves, we could reach 200 species. Therefore, if you see a species tomorrow (Sunday) that is rare enough to get flagged in eBird, we sure would appreciate hearing about it in real-time. You can post to Cobirds or email me directly. We are hoping to make history tomorrow. And you can be a part of it. Thanks for your assistance. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B094C8D7-5361-4635-BE3A-F4038CCB089D%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher (Larimer)
Just now at Lions Park, between parking lot and school football field (Laporte, CO). This is adjacent to Butterfly Woods Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/51ADF8B0-7F45-4C74-910E-D8FC5B726CDF%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yet another Yellow-throated Vireo (Larimer(
After work, I bee-lined for Lion's Park/Butterfly Woods Natural Area in northwest Fort Collins (just south of Laporte) hoping to add myself to a Great Crested Flycatcher's Larimer County life list , but we failed to find each other. Instead I found a raging Cache La Poudre River, some friendly birders, and a decent variety of other birds (45 species). Highlights among migrants were: Yellow-throated Vireo (singing from trees along the Overland Trail road) Black-throated Gray Warbler (originally reported yesterday by Libby Edwards) American Redstart - female (possibly territorial) Olive-sided Flycatcher Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/58A4BC1F-7789-446A-9B0C-8AAED10804DA%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Possible Gray-cheeked Thrush (Larimer)
The interesting Thrush that Dave mentions appeared to be a Gray-cheeked Thrush (gray eye ring, dark flanks, black chest spots, no buff in face area, cold gray upperparts). I did not see the tail well (perhaps others did?) so I cannot rule out Hermit Thrush, which would have a reddish tail. If others visit McMurray Ponds NA in Fort Collins later today (Wednesday), please watch for this bird (and let me know what you find please). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On May 19, 2015, at 8:23 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN daleather...@msn.com ...[snip]Most of the good birds from earlier in the day were refound, including the Mourning and the Worm-eating (Nick). Also seen were an Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, multiple Gray Catbirds, Blackpoll Warbler (Nick), a number of Swainson's Thrushes, empids, Western Wood-Pewees, Yellow Warblers, Veery, Brown Creepers Broad-winged Hawk, and one thrush which I will leave to Nick to describe (I never saw it). ...[snip]... Dave Leatherman Fort Collins [snip] All the birds were in the flooded stand of trees just west and south of theMcMurry Ponds parking lot. McMurry Ponds is at the end of Hemlock St. off of N College Ave. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/133F4759-B3C7-49CD-9C92-02024F8730B1%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer Yellow-throated Vireos
Sue Riffe reports a YTVI at McMurray Ponds NA, and a second YTVI at Poudre Ponds NA (both in Fort Collins). The second one was near the Poudre river edge between the two parking areas. An Indigo Bunting was also in this area. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7F871ECB-49E6-4EDD-8FBB-742F31CE0D15%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler - Ft Collins
Add male Mourning Warbler, found by Dave Leatherman, seen by 3 others. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone On May 19, 2015, at 4:38 PM, David Wade davespeedb...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings birders, There was/is a Worm-eating Warbler at McMurry Ponds Natural Area today. When I arrived at the parking lot, the rain was heavy and steady, I sat in the car for 30 minutes waiting for it to let up, it never did. I almost left but thought I made the effort to get here I may as well get out and see if anything is around. How happy I am that I did. The woods were full of birds almost too many to keep track of. It was the kind of day one dreams about. I saw White-throated Sparrow, Gray, Dusky and Hammonds Flycatchers, I Thought I saw an Eastern Phoebe but now think it was a wet Western Wood Pewee, Swainson's Thrush, Veery (may be 2), Blackpoll Warbler, MacGilivrey's Warbler, 2 Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush and the Worm-eating Warbler along with the usual Yellow, Yellow-rumped and Wilson's. Look low to the ground near the downed wood and flood debris for the Worm-eater or listen for its buzzy metallic call which it gave a few times while I was there. All the birds were in the flooded stand of trees just west and south of theMcMurry Ponds parking lot. McMurry Ponds is at the end of Hemlock St. off of N College Ave. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/049282fd-23d2-4f62-bae0-a17270fb0f39%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/E2D867E7-34ED-4ECA-B37F-9FA60289D811%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer gulls
It's a gorgeous day at the Larimer landfill. Dave Wade and I estimate 450 gulls here including 2 immature Lesser Black-backed and 1 immature Herring, 20 Franklin's, and hundreds each of Ring-billed and California. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B0235CF2-0D0C-47E2-90DD-985A557F3114%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Lucy's Warbler still present (Weld) and Lesser Nighthawk
David Wade and I searched for almost 2 hrs before spotting the Lucy's Warbler adjacent to the office/shop building at Eaton Cemetery at 7:53 pm this evening. Other goodies present were the continuing Red-eyed Vireo, Cassin's Kingbird, Common Poorwill, Broad-winged Hawk and best of all, a nighthawk. I believe it was a Lesser Nighthawk. Here is the description I included in eBird: Flew through cemetery at 8:19 pm headed north towards tilled field. Bird seemed small for a nighthawk and its narrow wings were less pointed than Common Nighthawk. It flew slowly with erratic flight path about 25 feet above ground (way below treetops which 60-80 feet), only about 30 feet from us. Appeared in silhouette (backlit) which may explain lack of noticeable white wing patches, or a female which lacks bright white patches. It was silent. Within last 2 weeks I have observed 2 CONI and about 50 LENI (in Arizona) and this bird matched my experience with LENI. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5B572FFA-4C25-45E1-BC7A-61B4761F5671%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Prowers, Bent and Otero counties Sat, May 9
My group of 5 spent the global eBird birdathon (May 9) along the Arkansas River Valley from Holly to La Junta. We started by driving roads south of Holly in search of Lesser Prairie Chicken, thinking it might be an important tick for the Global Big Day effort. However, the weather was uncooperative and muddy roads forced a retreat from our initial destination of Baca County. Instead we birded at Lamar Community College grove, john Martin Reservoir/Hasty Campground and Lake Cheraw. Highlights were: LCC grove (Prowers)- At least 10 species of warbler including Nashville, Black-throated Gray, Black-throated Blue, northern Parula, Northern Waterthrush (More than 50 species observed here mid-morning). Hasty Compround (early afternoon, Bent County)- Eastern Bluebird family, Canyon Towhee singing, Summer Tanager, Cape May Warbler, American Redstart, female Scott's Oriole. John Martin Reservoir (mid afternoon and dusk)- Scaled Quail, Red Knot in basic plumage roosting near gull flock on north shore spit (from SWA), Common Nighthawk (FOS), Bonaparte's Gull, Hammond's Flycatcher (at Van's Grove). Lake Cheraw (Otero County, late afternoon)- Good variety of waterfowl and shorebirds including 28 Snowy Plovers, Peregrine Falcon. Nick Komar Quetzal Tours trip leader Currently in Lamar Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/D74A9221-4FBF-4C84-AA94-9A3ACD04CD6C%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Shorebirds on the move over Fort Collins
Birds are on the move right now and flying low under thick cloud cover in southeast Larimer County. A few minutes ago I heard Greater Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper calling over my house. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/46C2F945-7A57-4A94-9F0F-A1CC78D4D55B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gulls and Owls in Larimer County
This morning, the Larimer County landfill hosted: Lesser Black-backed Gull 2 (1 ad, 1 second-cycle) Herring Gull 2 (first cycle) California Gull 40 Ring-billed Gull 120 Franklin's Gull 100 A mile south, two Burrowing Owls were back at their traditional locations at Coyote Ridge Natural Area near the parking lot. Vesper Sparrows were singing here and at the landfill. Nearby Dixon Reservoir was active. Highlights were Rock Wrens, House Wrens, lesser goldfinches, orange-crowned warblers, yellow-rumped warblers and a resident Western Scrub-Jay. Birders are welcome at the landfill but need to check in with an attendant on Saturdays or the main office on weekdays. Closed on Sunday. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C09F4712-0AAB-4F25-B2B1-F3DB92A3068D%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Nashville Warbler (Prowers)
A brief stop at the riparian woods behind Lamar Community College in southeast Colorado yesterday afternoon turned up a few goodies: Barn Owl NASHVILLE WARBLER Orange-crowned Warbler Brown Thrasher (2) Northern Cardinal (3) The warblers were with a loose flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers and White-crowned Sparrows on the hill at the south end. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0A7A6C16-98C2-42FD-8CFE-24F7636FD224%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Neotropic Corm adult
Great find, Steve. My field trip missed this MEGA yesterday. Just to clarify for others, this site is WEST of Windsor. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Apr 6, 2015, at 3:50 PM, 'Steven Mlodinow' via Colorado Birds cobirds@googlegroups.com wrote: At gravel ponds in east side of Windsor south of road in flock of 350+ mergansers. Turn south at 17th from highway east of town and park at end of road Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F6AABC88-A5A3-4657-8257-65CBBA1454F0%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/42AF0117-3315-44A7-B8B8-C0786C4FE190%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loveland/Timnath/Windsor lakes report
Today I led the Fort Collins Audubon Society field trip with 8 participants in 2 vehicles. We tallied 67 species in Larimer and Weld Counties with the following highlights: 1. Lake Loveland Horned Grebe-230 Thayer's Gull - 3 2. Equalizer Lake Lesser Black-backed Gull-1 Greater Yellowlegs-3 3. Houtt's Reservoir Clark's Grebe-1 4. Walmart Pond Long-tailed Ducks -2 (great find Judy!) 5. Timnath Reservoir- tons of goodies but distant 6. Windsor Lake Bonaparte's Gull-4 Cackling Goose-1 7. East Windsor gravel pit ponds Bonaparte's Gull-33 Red-breasted Merganser-112 Greater Yellowlegs-1 Close encounter with mating bullsnakes. 8. Cattail Pond Cinnamon Teal-1 Tree Swallow-2 9. Bud Mielke Reservoir Golden Eagle-2 Blue-winged Teal-3 Great variety of waterfowl Great weather and a fun day. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3075B1A1-144F-4B9C-A8DF-E9BC15240C6D%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer gulls
The landfill in Larimer was busy with people and gulls this afternoon. More than 600 were present, broken down as follows: California-500 Ring-billed-100 Franklin's- 6 ad Thayer's - 2 (1 ad, 1 juv) Lesser Black-backed Gull - 1 ad American Herring Gull - 1 Imm (2nd cycle) Unidentified hybrid - 1 Imm (2nd cycle) The hybrid is a mystery. Photos of the hybrid and other gulls can be viewed at www.pbase.com/quetzal/gulls04042015. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/165E394B-90B9-45C0-B72F-136D567477BB%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Avian influenza virus
For reporting sick/dead wild birds, Colorado Parks Wildlife may be contacted via their website: http://cpw.state.co.us. They have a wildlife disease laboratory in Fort Collins. Also, the Colorado Health Emergency Line for the Public (CoHELP) will receive reports of sick/dead birds (and chickens) and forward the reports to the appropriate agency within Colorado. That number is 1-877-462-2911. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO On Mar 31, 2015, at 4:50 PM, Nick Komar quetza...@comcast.net wrote: Folks, a highly pathogenic avian flu virus may be coming our way. It is strain H5N2, and in recent weeks/months has caused deaths in chicken flocks and/or wild birds in Utah, Wyoming and Kansas. The latest casualty was a Canada Goose near Cheyenne earlier this month. So far, no humans have been infected. What does this mean for Coloradoans? First, if you own birds and one or more appears sick, take care to be hygienic if you handle them. Second, consult your vet or local Ag office to get sick poultry or pet birds tested. Links may be found at www.colorado.gov. Third, take care to limit contact between domestic/pet birds with wild birds. For guidance to improve bio security for backyard chickens, consult http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov Fourth, take care to avoid direct unprotected contact with dead wild birds. As far as I can tell, there is no effective reporting system for dead wild birds currently in place in Colorado. If I find out differently, I will post. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CFA3887D-E914-4AD4-B9CD-C1CCA5FF3255%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/549421C7-009C-4EFD-8B36-490F9D70A65E%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Avian influenza virus
Folks, a highly pathogenic avian flu virus may be coming our way. It is strain H5N2, and in recent weeks/months has caused deaths in chicken flocks and/or wild birds in Utah, Wyoming and Kansas. The latest casualty was a Canada Goose near Cheyenne earlier this month. So far, no humans have been infected. What does this mean for Coloradoans? First, if you own birds and one or more appears sick, take care to be hygienic if you handle them. Second, consult your vet or local Ag office to get sick poultry or pet birds tested. Links may be found at www.colorado.gov. Third, take care to limit contact between domestic/pet birds with wild birds. For guidance to improve bio security for backyard chickens, consult http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov Fourth, take care to avoid direct unprotected contact with dead wild birds. As far as I can tell, there is no effective reporting system for dead wild birds currently in place in Colorado. If I find out differently, I will post. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CFA3887D-E914-4AD4-B9CD-C1CCA5FF3255%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County arrivals
This afternoon I had several new arrivals including osprey on a traditional nest platform (Prospect Road at Poudre River crossing, in Fort Collins), common grackles, Clark's Grebe, Franklin's Gull and 3 early(?) Bonaparte's Gulls. The gulls and grebe were at Timnath Reservoir late this afternoon. Unusually abundant at Timnath and other lakes in the area this weekend were Red-breasted Mergansers and Horned Grebes. Both species were actively engaged in spring courtship rituals. I don't recall ever before hearing Horned Grebes vocalizing and seeing dancing pairs. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C6959AB0-90F1-41C2-A13E-5387A570170B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] More gull photos
I have posted about 60 photos of a variety of gull species and plumages from the Larimer County landfill, taken Saturday February 28. The URL is www.pbase.com/quetzal/gulls02282015. Nick Komar Fort Collins, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/E1C7CDC6-CD1B-4520-98E7-4EB54DB377D3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer County gulls
I spent an hour at the Larimer landfill yesterday afternoon, February 28, after receiving permission at the entrance kiosk. Cropping photos for online posting now. Gull tally was : Ring-billed Gull - 1000 Herring Gull - 20 California Gull - 12 Lesser Black-backed Gull - 8 Thayer's Gull - 4 The landfill is closed on Sunday's. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B7815FA1-BB22-4B6F-BF74-A79E7993D625%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Short Eared Owls along Buckeye Rd., Times seen ??? Barrows Goldeneye yesterday at S. Platte River, Weld County
The one owl seen from CR82 appeared south of the road at about 6:05 pm. This was in the field with the hunting blinds, west of the power plant entrance (BTW, visitor overlook was still closed). The bird was very far away and landed a few times on short posts along a private roadway. It got closer as light faded. Bring a telescope. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Mar 1, 2015, at 8:10 AM, Carl Starace castar...@gmail.com wrote: Hello , Can someone that's seen the SE Owls of late near the Rawhide Plant in Larimer please give times spotted. Thanks. Sally Swain and I did gets good looks at The male Barrows Goldeneye yesterday morning at South Platte River,[88th St. trailhead]. It was among a number of Common Goldeneye not far from the wooden viewing stand south of the parking lot. Good March Birding All, Carl Starace and Sally Swain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA%2B1xDH6ex9K0RoTk3jeLWqcGmg0OZqzkf5CQoE-4GGiStb%2BzLw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/65E3D1D6-8ECF-4AB2-9E15-60F2B83EC22C%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Boulder surprising hawk kill
Sharpies take Eurasian Collared-Doves on a regular basis. The dove is almost 50% larger than the hawk by mass. This brings up a question: why are there not more Sharp-shinned Hawks around? There must be more influential constraints on the hawks population than winter food supply. Any thoughts on what those constraints might be? Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2015, at 9:29 AM, David Waltman djwalt...@comcast.net wrote: I just witnessed a Sharp-shinned Hawk successfully kill a Steller's Jay. It's sitting on the ground eating the jay right now. The Steller's Jay is about the same size as the hawk, although the Sharp-shinned would outweigh the jay at about 5 oz. vs.3.7 oz. I'm amazed that a Sharp-shinned Hawk would go for a bird that large. David Waltman Boulder County foothills, 1/2 between Boulder and Lyons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1558816715.19306476.1425054599681.JavaMail.zimbra%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/B0E4A4EC-CA16-4E08-9211-1A840FEA3DBB%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Counting Upland Game Birds in Colorado
Tom, thanks for such a thought-provoking, informative and resourceful post. You draw attention to an interesting situation with respect to the reports of bobwhite in Boulder County submitted to eBird. Are those legitimate reports, or should they have been caught and removed by the filtering system? Sometimes inappropriate or erroneous reports get published in eBird. Perhaps the eBird reviewer for Boulder County could comment. Thanks. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2015, at 9:51 AM, Tom Wilberding twilberd...@comcast.net wrote: Hello, birders, If you’re interested in ABA listing, read on; the rest of you are excused. :-) However, even if you are not a lister, the listing game does expose you to more serious field ornithology--namely status and distribution. So you non-listers are welcome to eavesdrop here. The recent cover of Colorado Field Ornithologists’ quarterly magazine Colorado Birds shows Peter Burke’s beautiful photo at the East Boulder Rec Center of a Northern Bobwhite, “of questionable provenance.” (Didn’t get the magazine? Join CFO: click here.) If I had been lucky enough to see that bird, would I count it? ABA rule 3. says: “The bird must have been alive, wild, and unrestrained when encountered.” So was this Northern Bobwhite “wild?” More excerpted from the ABA: “Wild” means that the bird’s occurrence at the time and place of observation is not because it, or its recent ancestors, has ever been transported or otherwise assisted by man for reasons other than for rehabilitation purposes. A species observed far from its normal range may be counted if, in the observer’s best judgment and knowledge, it arrived there unassisted by man. A bird that is not wild and which later moves unassisted to a new location or undergoes a natural migration is still not wild. For the complete ABA recording rules, click here. Why would anyone question whether this Northern Bobwhite were wild? Well, many companies sell game birds, to shoot them like self-propelled skeet, or to train hunting dogs with them, or just to keep in your collection. From this company you can buy Northern Bobwhite birds, chicks and eggs, and many other upland game birds, not to mention swans and flamingos. Click here. Another online source click here. (A pair of Spruce Grouse for $749?) Colorado wildlife law “generally prohibits the importation, live possession, sale, barter, trade, or purchase of any species of wildlife native to Colorado, except that up to 25 live ring-necked pheasants, Gambel's quail, scaled quail, bobwhite quail, chukar, grey partridge or mallard ducks may be possessed for up to twenty-five (25) days without a license. Such wildlife shall be accompanied by a receipt showing that the wildlife have been lawfully acquired, to include the source and the purchase or acquisition date. These birds may only be hunted on the day of release and the number of birds taken cannot exceed the number of birds released. All released birds not taken by hunting on the day of release shall become property of the state. All hunting must occur on private property. No birds held under the authority of this section may be released and hunted during any season established for that species.” So what is the normal distribution of naturally occurring Northern Bobwhite in Colorado? Bob Bob (Colorado Birds © 1992) on page 96 mentions it is a year-round resident on the eastern plains, primarily west to Morgan and Pueblo counties. Habitat is primarily lowland riparian forests, but also occurs in smaller numbers in adjacent agricultural areas and sandsage grasslands. Their range map shows the eastern quarter of Boulder county shaded for Northern Bobwhite. This wonderful book is, as I type, available used at Amazon for 49¢ plus shipping: click here. The Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas I, 1998, shows on page 155 Northern Bobwhite in similar range as Bob Bob, except no sightings in Boulder County. It also mentions that this species is the least mobile of all upland game birds, usually not moving more than a mile from where it hatched. To download all 657 pages of The Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas I: click here. at link bottom center of page.(Atlas II will be available soon.) eBird shows a few scattered sightings of Northern Bobwhite in Boulder County in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2013: click here. (And in location box type in “Boulder, CO” then zoom out a little.) Thus, it seems East Boulder Rec Center could be on the edge of Northern Bobwhite’s natural territory. Also, there seems to be no doubt that some commercially raised Northern Bobwhite that escaped or were released are out there, and should not be counted. The problem is that they are impossible to distinguish from wild birds. So you use range. Back to Peter’s Northern Bobwhite: to count or not to count. It’s a tough call but I
[cobirds] Purple Finch (Larimer)
Livermore church feeders had 6 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, 30 Cassin's Finch, 1 female Purple Finch (photos), 1 Lapland Longspur on driveway with horned larks. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4D4711E1-72C0-4280-BC45-FE39A54AEEA0%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer landfill gulls
This morning gull numbers seemed down by 50%. Approximate numbers were: Glaucous Gull -1 ad Thayer's Gull - 3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull - 6 including 3 adults and 3 second-cycle American Herring Gull - 75 California Gull - 80 California Gull (albertaensis) - 1 adult Probable Herring x Glaucous-winged hybrid - 1 first cycle Ring-billed Gull - 1000 Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/E2A46726-F62F-44D1-871B-DEBEC90D4E01%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck (Larimer)
David Bray reports a Long-tailed Duck at Ryan's Gulch Res in SW Loveland. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/A16051C9-ADBB-4AE3-9F71-92B1269AF5C4%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Horseshoe Reservoir, Larimer, gulls
This morning, the goldeneye-gull show was impressive in the northwest corner of Horseshoe Lake, observed at fairly close range through scopes from Elm Court (looking north). Highlight was a textbook adult Siberian Herring (Vega) Gull. Details below (with ebird checklist). I hope my photos came out ok, as this taxon has yet to be accepted to the state list. It is considered a full species by many. Horseshoe Reservoir Traveling 1 miles 105 Minutes Observers: 2 All birds reported? Yes Comments: With Ken Pals 15 Canada Goose 120 Mallard (Northern) 1 Bufflehead 120 Common Goldeneye 10 Common Merganser 1 Bald Eagle 1 Red-tailed Hawk - looked like dark phase Harlan's with red tail (perched along Monroe St. 12 Bonaparte's Gull 200 Ring-billed Gull 20 California Gull 30 Herring Gull (American) 1 Herring Gull (Vega) -- Classic adult. Digiscoped photos pending. Darker gray mantle, thicker white tertial crescent, eye appeared dark, strong pink legs, head streaks limited to lower nape. 1 Thayer's Gull -- Adult 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii) -- 4th cycle both 20 Eurasian Collared-Dove 1 Belted Kingfisher 2 Northern Flicker 1 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 1 Common Raven 1 Black-capped Chickadee 15 American Robin 3 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/43956B87-0FF4-4B80-9EC8-210ABA84EA06%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer gulls
This afternoon I visited 3 gull hangouts - Larimer landfill, Horseshoe Reservoir and Boyd Lake Swim Beach (state park pass required). The highlight was multiple Lesser Black-backed Gulls at each location (7 in total). A flock of more than 30 Bonaparte's Gulls bounced between the two lakes. Best viewing at the marina in the state park. At horseshoe reservoir, a feeding flotilla of goldeneye is attended by a frenzy of large gulls dominated by Herring. An adult Thayer's joined as well as a mammoth pale juvenile that appears to be a hybrid that is part Glaucous. More details and full checklists were posted to ebird.org. If you are interested in viewing this show tomorrow morning, I recommend viewing Horseshoe from the east side causeway. Park below the causeway in the state park (fee area). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7E66E73D-713A-457C-93EB-11F8E5320043%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Boyd Lake scoters (Larimer)
Cole Wild reports 4 Common Loons and 4 distant scoters in the north end of Boyd Lake. He tentatively identified them as Black Scoters. If anyone gets more definitive looks, please update this sighting. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4F3C6723-25F6-4187-9385-5BFAD58C4B7C%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Larimer County Reservoirs 11/1
More from Fossil Creek Reservoir this morning 9:30 to 11:30: Red-necked Grebe adult (still with red on neck). 10 Bonaparte's Gull 1 Herring Gull Imm that fit description of Vega Gull 4 Clark's and 500 Western grebes 1 Mexican Duck male (no sign of hybridization). Full report on eBird Nick and Oliver Komar Sent from my iPhone On Nov 1, 2014, at 11:26 AM, Andrew Bankert abankert2...@my.fit.edu wrote: This morning I went out and checked a few bodies of water in southeastern Larimer County. These are the birds I thought were the most interesting at each spot: Timnath Reservoir: Common Loon Horned Grebe Red-breasted Merganser Fossil Creek Reservoir: Bonaparte's Gulls Red-breasted Merganser American Tree Sparrow Horseshoe Lake (northwest corner): Red-necked Grebe Lesser Black-backed Gull Bonaparte's Gulls Good Birding, Andy Bankert Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAMvLbkh0iJjm2iLLNu%3DcCPz_MX9_QXO7118bq3miS9CpTs9CDw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ED156541-05DF-4492-BD8F-2A99741607F4%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer/Weld birds
Birding was generally slow in the Fort Collins-Loveland-Windsor area yesterday. Highlights included: Red-breasted Mergansers near Windsor (FOS) Lesser Black-backed Gull near Severance (gull flock at Weld CR78 CR23) Mute Swan pair at Portner Res in Fossil Creek Park in south Fort Collins The Swans are young adults that show no signs of captive origin. If any readers have info about their origin, please advise. Another interesting bird in the pond with the swans was a small female Canvasback among Redheads. It's small size raise the possibility of hybrid with Redhead. Photos of the swans and canvasback are at www.pbase.com/quetzal/ebird. Opinions welcome. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/EA61B909-23A9-467A-90A8-B12377E6F454%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Possible Tundra Swans (Larimer)
Dan Laszlo reports two young swans with pink bills. I have not yet seen photos but his description sounded like Tundra, but still need to rule out young Mute Swans. Location is the pond at Fossil Creek Park located west side of Lemay Ave in southeast Fort Collins. Birds have been present for 4 days. This is NOT Fossil Creek Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4F4EF8A2-7AC8-4B99-A1DD-0B76AC3D115B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tundra Swans (Larimer)- NOT
Review of photos indicate Mute Swans. Origin? Sorry for confusion. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Oct 21, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Nick Komar quetza...@comcast.net wrote: Dan Laszlo reports two young swans with pink bills. I have not yet seen photos but his description sounded like Tundra, but still need to rule out young Mute Swans. Location is the pond at Fossil Creek Park located west side of Lemay Ave in southeast Fort Collins. Birds have been present for 4 days. This is NOT Fossil Creek Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4F4EF8A2-7AC8-4B99-A1DD-0B76AC3D115B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/806EBC87-1697-41BF-8251-39872CD3E674%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)
Adult at Boyd Lake SP swim beach now. Nick Komar From Boyd Lake Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7D600FE7-A3D8-45BC-A6BE-B3E917287F94%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Boyd Lake tern update (Larimer)
On Monday morning, terns were absent from north end of Boyd Lake SP but 4 juv. terns rested with gulls high on swim beach - 3 Forster's and 1 Common. I will add links to photos to my ebird report tonight. A Black-necked Stilt flew by, headed toward south end (or perhaps Mexico). No previous October records for Larimer County in ebird. No sign of Sabine's Gulls. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/D93D193A-AC4D-4C8A-A3FD-F6FE8501%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Boyd Terns (Larimer)
Three Forster's, four Common/Arctic. Roosting northwest shore. North end of State Park. Working on ID now. Nick Komar At Boyd L Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/AD23A412-71EE-42E0-8646-0B9E5B404D7C%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] LT Jaeger still present (Larimer)
The adult Long-tailed Jaeger is currently working the south end of Boyd Lake. No sign yet of rare terns. Several Forster's Terns tho. Nick Komar At Boyd Lake Marina Spit Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4E450787-2467-4B3A-9D2E-13E6E3ABEF12%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Arctic Tern still at Boyd Lake swim beach (Larimer)
Just showed up for three of us. Some pale-winged juvenal Common Terns around for good comparisons, plus at least 7 Forster's. Nick Komar At Boyd Lake Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/219D4FDF-FBBF-44E8-A296-A0CE98EE7BC3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Arctic Tern
Now sitting on swim beach with Common Terns at Boyd Lake SP Nick Komar Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6EAA71C8-BF60-45C8-B5FF-6FA4C2F1D395%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Fwd: ARTE, SAGU, adult LTJA at Boyd Lake
More details, from Andy Bankert! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Andrew Bankert abankert2...@my.fit.edu Date: September 15, 2014 at 3:34:31 PM MDT To: quetza...@comcast.net Subject: ARTE, SAGU, adult LTJA at Boyd Lake Hey Nick, I am not on CO Birds yet and I have to head to class soon, just giving you a heads up about these birds. The jaeger is an adult with a tail. No photos, but it was fairly close to shore a few times, just the wrong side of the lake where I was at the time. Andy Bankert -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/90FB8EDA-2F7C-4CCC-AA59-2DC45CF77D26%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Arctic Tern, Boyd Lake (Larimer)
Currently feeding off north lot in State Park. Nick Komar At Boyd Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1F536B74-1C82-4A43-AEFA-7356E6F47179%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger, Timnath, Larimer Co. 9/12 from ABA Facebook
Georgia Doyle and I are here now, watching this adult jaeger. Cannot see a long tail, but overall size and length relative to gulls plus very limited white on upper side of primaries in flight indicate Long-tailed Jaeger. Nick Komar Fort Collins (from Timnath Res) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Todd Deininger goldeneagle...@gmail.com wrote: I just read a report on ABA Facebook of this sighting. That is all I have. Todd Deininger Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABv4Dr8bnEKWDw-%2BHhcy_6Vn-xaWERjEiy3uBn%3DVrAhcMDXR8Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/85291AA9-868A-48D8-BA34-EACB30E7AAB1%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger, Timnath, Larimer Co. 9/12 from ABA Facebook
Feeling like a fool. The jaeger just put on a show and displayed all characteristics of adult Parasitic Jaeger. Apologies to the original reporter for creating confusion. It IS Parasitic Jaeger. Dave Learherman arrived in time for the show. Nick Komar At Timnath Res Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2014, at 6:22 PM, Nick Komar quetza...@comcast.net wrote: Georgia Doyle and I are here now, watching this adult jaeger. Cannot see a long tail, but overall size and length relative to gulls plus very limited white on upper side of primaries in flight indicate Long-tailed Jaeger. Nick Komar Fort Collins (from Timnath Res) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Todd Deininger goldeneagle...@gmail.com wrote: I just read a report on ABA Facebook of this sighting. That is all I have. Todd Deininger Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABv4Dr8bnEKWDw-%2BHhcy_6Vn-xaWERjEiy3uBn%3DVrAhcMDXR8Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/85291AA9-868A-48D8-BA34-EACB30E7AAB1%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/65257A5D-CEF1-4024-9E20-C6F6518325A8%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Will tomorrow still be a great morning to get out as predicted?
In answer to Bryan’s request for reports from the field, visits to several locations in Fort Collins/Wellington area of north-central Colorado (eastern Larimer County) both yesterday and today suggest that there was very little turnover in birds present. Most of the birding both mornings was at Cobb Lake SWA in Wellington. Very birdy, but essentially the same birds both mornings. Bryan, did the expected weather pattern change? Or does your prediction model need tweaking? Nick Komar Fort Collins CO On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:09 PM, Bryan Guarente ...[snip]... Let the list know how your ventures go tomorrow and how that relates to today or yesterday. Bryan Guarente Instructional Designer/Meteorologist UCAR/The COMET Program Boulder, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7A45D4E9-3969-4952-847F-28EBE61A2154%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] large Myiarchus flycatcher, Larimer County
I believe the photos show a Brown-crested Flycatcher of the western large-billed subspecies. I joined Brad and Dave Wade this morning in an attempt to relocate this rare vagrant from south Arizona/NW Mexico(!) at the Cobb Lake SWA, a 1-sq-mile property just north of Cobb Lake, southeast of Wellington. Yesterday, Brad saw the bird in junipers at the west edge of the central portion of the property. We checked that area and about half of the rest of the trees on the property. Very birdy (50 species) but no Myiarchus flycatcher. We did not check the northern and southern borders of the SWA. I’m not sure if this bird would be moving north or south. It may still be around, as there seemed to be very little or no noticeable turnover in the birds there from yesterday to today. Hopefully others will continue to try to re-find this Colorado mega-rarity. Other migrants of interest at the site included Dusky Flycatchers, Sage Thrashers, Townsend’s and Virginia’s Warblers, and numerous sparrows. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: cobirds@googlegroups.com[mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brad Biggerstaff Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:47 PM To: COBirds Subject: [cobirds] large Myiarchus flycatcher, Larimer County This evening I was birding at the Wellington State Wildlife Area, Cobb Lake Unit…[snip]…I saw a large Myiarchus flycatcher that …[snip]…after reviewing the photos (with others) the identity is being investigated. …[snip]…These can be seen at the link: https://plus.google.com/photos/105742165113837247842/albums/6057663436086111921?authkey=CKT3uoPqtMvOiQE I welcome any thoughts on the identification. Brad Biggerstaff Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/016A5DB5-DF0E-43D6-AC73-CC85A6B284F3%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Black-crowned Night Heron seen floating on water, Wash Park, Denver. Who knew?
I did observe an entire flock of white-faced ibis (same order as night-herons: Ciconiiformes) land in the center of a deep lake, joining a communal roost of gulls. They seemed very uncomfortable and almost immediately took off again. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2014, at 12:53 PM, Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com wrote: I have been stopping by Grasmere Lake, the southern water body in Washington Park, at Downing and Louisiana, almost daily for a couple of weeks, counting American White Pelicans as their numbers grow - from 4 to 21, now plateauing around 19-21. While there this morning I saw an adult Black-crowned Night Heron (hereafter BCNH) floating on the water! It took me a while to figure out what family this bird was in, let alone species. It was somewhat loon-like, but the thick dagger bill, black crown and gray wings convinced me otherwise. The body was held horizontally, the bill parallel to the water. I watched it for a minute, as it floated, not fishing or swimming. I ran around the south end to get a better look, and by that time it had resumed its normal vertical or hunched position on branches at the water's edge near it's 3 or 4 off-spring. I looked it up: This from the Florida Natualist, Fall, 1973, James Kushlan: Five feeding methods have been previously described for the species: Stand and Wait* Walk Slowly being the most common; Bill-vibrating, standing in shallow water while rapidly vibrating the bill at the surface, (Stone, 1937; Drinkwater, 1958); Hovering, flying in place above the surface and catching prey without settling into the water (Meyerriecks. 1960); and Swimming- feeding, alighting on the water and catching prey while afloat (Wetmore, 1920). In this article, Kushlan describes plunge-diving from the air as a 6th feeding behavior. Has anyone observed the floating or swimming behavior of Night-Herons? Intriguing, I thought. * Milton - They also serve who only stand and wait. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJpZcUBPSvAdV1_20aKqJiKnMirJSq-FryJ7n6nUe1ByDb7j4w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/017D1F1C-1ED0-47CD-9C42-79EDC003F2B9%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Black-crowned Night Heron seen floating on water, Wash Park, Denver. Who knew?
I believe it was the depth. They were attracted by the hordes of gulls. They circled around the gull flock several times before landing. They probable were hoping for a submerged sand bar. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Sep 9, 2014, at 10:50 PM, Deborah Carstensen fiddlen...@aol.com wrote: Were they uncomfortable with the depth of the water or the sudden realization of the company they were keeping? Deb Carstensen, Littleton Sent from my iPhone On Sep 9, 2014, at 9:33 PM, Nick Komar quetza...@comcast.net wrote: I did observe an entire flock of white-faced ibis (same order as night-herons: Ciconiiformes) land in the center of a deep lake, joining a communal roost of gulls. They seemed very uncomfortable and almost immediately took off again. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2014, at 12:53 PM, Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com wrote: I have been stopping by Grasmere Lake, the southern water body in Washington Park, at Downing and Louisiana, almost daily for a couple of weeks, counting American White Pelicans as their numbers grow - from 4 to 21, now plateauing around 19-21. While there this morning I saw an adult Black-crowned Night Heron (hereafter BCNH) floating on the water! It took me a while to figure out what family this bird was in, let alone species. It was somewhat loon-like, but the thick dagger bill, black crown and gray wings convinced me otherwise. The body was held horizontally, the bill parallel to the water. I watched it for a minute, as it floated, not fishing or swimming. I ran around the south end to get a better look, and by that time it had resumed its normal vertical or hunched position on branches at the water's edge near it's 3 or 4 off-spring. I looked it up: This from the Florida Natualist, Fall, 1973, James Kushlan: Five feeding methods have been previously described for the species: Stand and Wait* Walk Slowly being the most common; Bill-vibrating, standing in shallow water while rapidly vibrating the bill at the surface, (Stone, 1937; Drinkwater, 1958); Hovering, flying in place above the surface and catching prey without settling into the water (Meyerriecks. 1960); and Swimming- feeding, alighting on the water and catching prey while afloat (Wetmore, 1920). In this article, Kushlan describes plunge-diving from the air as a 6th feeding behavior. Has anyone observed the floating or swimming behavior of Night-Herons? Intriguing, I thought. * Milton - They also serve who only stand and wait. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJpZcUBPSvAdV1_20aKqJiKnMirJSq-FryJ7n6nUe1ByDb7j4w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/017D1F1C-1ED0-47CD-9C42-79EDC003F2B9%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/31DFDD32-8390-420F-A42D-AB63854E5850%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Shorebird hot spot in north Weld County
Bunker Reservoir at Weld CR124 just west of CR77 has ample exposed mudflats and this afternoon hosted more than 80 shorebirds of 13 species, including 1 distant Stilt Sandpiper. Also several hundred waterfowl, all in cryptic eclipse plumage. Telescope required, but some shorebirds came close to the road. A photographer could have gotten killer shots of Wilson's Snipe, Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers, and Spotted Sandpiper. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/724B59D3-267D-4519-B106-D297A92896C8%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] CFO Welcome Picnic in Sterling
Dear Conventioners, Looking for a ride to the CFO convention in Sterling? My birding van has room for four more passengers. I will depart Fort Collins/Loveland about 1 pm on Thursday and make a birding stop en route to Sterling, probably at Crow Valley campground. Return will be Monday via Prewitt Resrvoir or Jackson Lake S P. Reply privately to this email to make arrangements. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2014, at 5:41 AM, William H Kaempfer william.kaemp...@colorado.edu wrote: To COBirders who registered for the Welcome Picnic at the CFO Sterling Convention. Here is a map to the picnic at Columbine Park, Thursday, August 28, 2014, 5:30 pm: https://goo.gl/maps/pabYA (West side of U.S. highway 6, south of Delmar Street, south part of town.) When you arrive at Columbine Park’s South Picnic Pavilion please pick up your nametag/registration envelope, and a t-shirt if you ordered one. If you have any convention questions at the picnic, please look for one of our friendly Welcome Committee members with an ASK ME! nametag: Joe Roller, Lisa Edwards, Larry Modesitt, Lynne Miller, and Chris Owens. After dinner, Mayor Dan Torres, Jr. will welcome us to Sterling. I will also introduce our banquet speaker, Jon L. Dunn, make a few announcements, and field any questions. In recent years this complimentary picnic has become a very popular start to CFO’s annual convention. I look forward to greeting you at Columbine Park in Sterling! Bill Kaempfer President, Colorado Field Ornithologists -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F90B1155A81D474890D22EEFFFA7CAE51C1C3DE92A%40EXC4.ad.colorado.edu. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/89E2C77B-774C-416A-A04F-97A822ADAF30%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Eastern Wood-peewee in Fort Collins
This pewee is currently singing from the east side of the Poudre River just south of the Spring Creek foot bridge. Better chance of seeing it from Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Great find, Joe. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/12634C34-FA74-4748-8715-6A8DAD3232B4%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] May 26 Big Day in Larimer County
I spent more than 22 hours on a Larimer County Big Day on Monday May 26 (Memorial Day). Companions were Austin Hess, Dave Wade and Ken Pals. The overriding highlight was a close encounter with a Mountain Lion that crossed our path just a few hundred feet from us while birding along the road just west of Rist Canyon pass. Together, we had more than 80 years of Colorado outdoor experience, and this was a first for all of us! Total bird species tallied by the group was 153. Bird highlights included the following: 1. Several active American Three-toed Woodpeckers working the burn area at Rist Canyon pass. 2. Singing Ovenbirds at 3 stops in upper Rist Canyon 3. A cooperative Band-tailed Pigeon that posed for photos in Rist Canyon 4. A bevvy of Bobolinks at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area, as previously reported by others 5. Several migrants moving through Pine Ridge Natural Area (Dixon Reservoir) including 2 singing American Redstarts and a silent Willow Flycatcher 6. Lingering Common Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser at East Horsetooth Gravel Pit 7. A singing adult male Orchard Oriole at Arapahoe Bend Natural Area 8. A breeding plumage Common Loon at Timnath Reservoir 9. A non-breeding Pacific Loon at Hamilton Reservoir We struck out on small mountain owls, and missed several common/expected species including Great Horned Owl, Belted Kingfisher, White-breasted Nuthatch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and several others. The unexpected species compensated for the misses, and really after the Mountain Lion encounter, the rest was all icing on the cake. You can view my ebird list for this Big Day at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S18582976. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/A977A4C6-115A-4F77-81FF-0587534259F7%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Arctic and Common Terns, Larimer County
Acting on a tip from Cole Wild, Austin Hess, Michael Costello and myself were able to refind an Arctic Tern and two Common Terns among a small pod of larger Forster's Terns yesterday May 14 at 6:30 pm at the south end of Boyd Lake in Loveland. We viewed the roosting terns (search carefully among the emergent vegetation if the terns are not flying around) from the southeast corner. We parked at a pullout at the end of Frank St. off Boyd Lake Rd. (East of the lake - no fee area). Please respect the no trespass signs. Because we respected the signs, we were invited by the property caretaker to walk onto the private property. However, our best views (through telescopes) were achieved from the pullout. I think the Arctic Tern may not be in full breeding plumage yet as the small bill appeared dark, I thought I could make out a weak carpal bar on the resting bird, and Cole thought he noted some white feathers still visible on the forehead. When foraging, the terns may be seen anywhere on the lake. Best morning viewing will be from the east side (no fee) and in the afternoon from the west side (state park - fee area). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/771110BF-67B4-4BBF-9E69-2E05EAB49471%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Whimbrel, Beebe Draw (Weld County)
Two whimbrel were at the CR42 pond, between CR45 and CR47 at about 1:30 pm. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1DAAEDBF-9B35-40A6-8B8B-B3B7374FB92B%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
