[cobirds] Red-throated Loon, Adams County
Hi all, There's currently a Red-throated Loon at Ken Mitchell Park/Reservoir in Brighton (Adams County). Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/923b6fa9-638d-43bf-9359-3d968bbb428an%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: No eiders in Grand County, 11/20
Hi Nathan! I spent most of the day yesterday scoping various reservoirs in Adams County hoping these incredible birds would settle in my home county. I scoped reservoirs that have historically been fruitful for Scoters, Loons, and Grebes along the I-76/Highway 85 corridor, but unfortunately, no Eiders. Oh well, it's always worth the effort! Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 6:58:02 PM UTC-7 Nathan Pieplow wrote: > Hi all, > > I spent the day checking all the open water in and around Grand County > that I could find, in case the King Eiders went that way. I didn't see > them. > > Shadow Mountain Reservoir -- 99.999% frozen. A couple dozen waterbirds > were squeezed into a waterhole the size of a bathtub. > > Lake Granby -- Completely open, but fog was a big problem when I arrived > at 10:00 AM and didn't completely clear until after 11:00. Once it did, I > found more birds than anywhere else today, including 300+ Common > Goldeneyes, 34 Barrow's Goldeneyes, 3 species of grebe, and 1 Common Loon. > > Windy Gap Reservoir -- no open water. > > Williams Fork Reservoir -- Completely open, but water level is fairly low. > A fair number of ducks and 2 Common Loons. > > Wolford Mountain Reservoir -- Mostly open, but not many birds. This is > where almost all the mergansers were, though. > > Green Mountain Reservoir (Summit County) -- Completely open, but very few > birds. > > > As far as I can tell, nobody birded the reservoirs in South Park this > weekend. That seems like a prime location for the eiders to show up. > There's also plenty of Front Range water that doesn't show any recent eBird > checklists. > > If you've looked for the eiders this weekend, let us know about it. > Likewise if you are planning to hit any key spots in the next few days. > Might be good to coordinate our efforts a little bit. > > Nathan Pieplow > Boulder > > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ccd90d33-4750-4e9d-bc7f-b44f7b88a733n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Black Scoter, Adams County
Hi all, There is a Black Scoter at "Cell No. 3 (Willow Bay)" in Brighton, Adams County. Bird was in this general area and actively feeding: 39.961731, -104.848517 Adam Vesely Thornton -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0459a2b0-50a9-4328-a3be-284d0d72e699n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: White Ibis - Boulder County
A White Ibis was also seen and photographed at Rocky Mountain Arsenal (Adams County) yesterday morning, 5/29, but didn't seem to hang around long. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 6:43:38 AM UTC-6 sarahs...@gmail.com wrote: > White Ibis at Golden Ponds in Longmont, Boulder County, currently being > seen on pond #2 from 40.1713348, -105.1412201. > > I presume this is the same bird that’s been hanging out in Fountain Creek > Regional Park recently? Funny thing is, I was just down in Fountain two > days ago looking for (and not seeing) this bird. > > Sarah Spotten > Longmont, CO > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f4832a2e-2d7c-49ff-b204-67fa962129f6n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler, Barr Lake, Adams County
Max and Lainie Miller reported and photographed a Tennessee Warbler yesterday at Barr Lake (Adams County). Several of us saw the bird high in the trees at the main picnic area next to the Nature Center parking lot this morning. Appreciate the birder who gave us a head's-up! Adam Vesely Thornton -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4cff4be9-04e1-4ef6-a7de-8059f2fe9fbfn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Adams County EURASIAN WIGEON
Bird was present around 8:30 this morning, 3/31. Great find, Susan! Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 2:56:49 PM UTC-6 u5b2...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm looking at a Eurasian Wigeon RIGHT NOW, Brighton, CO near Prairie Town > Center. More info in a moment! > Susan Rosine > Brighton > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d135e17b-7916-4c0a-8289-d116e476338dn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Trumpeter swans
For non-locals, where specifically is this? Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 11:34:07 AM UTC-7 david.l...@gmail.com wrote: > There were three trumpeter swans at Pella Crossing on the west side of > 75th in the first (private) pond mixed in with a bazillion cackling and > Canada geese. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c9e947cb-7170-4378-bb41-dd9fea1346e8n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake, Adams County
Hi all, Chris Petrizzo found a Black-legged Kittiwake in Adams County yesterday, 12/11, on a pond directly north of the intersection of Dahlia Street and 88th Avenue (between Riverdale Road and the South Platte River) in Thornton. The bird was seen by a few of us today, 12/12. We're a little late joining the Cherry Creek/Chatfield Kittiwake party, but always a great bird nevertheless! Great find, Chris! https://ebird.org/checklist/S98821971 Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ef763cc4-13b0-481f-a2c8-ce417e318419n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: From Canon City Daily Record newspaper
Wow--sounds like a tremendous team effort! Thank you to Bob, Tim, and Dan for rescuing this bird. And most importantly, kudos to SeEtta for recognizing the dire situation this bird was in and taking the initiative to do something about it. Great job all! Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 1:30:18 PM UTC-6 Laura Gorman wrote: > Thanks to the coming together of different people and entities in Cañon > City, the young osprey on the nest at Valco Ponds was saved at 6 a.m. Sept. > 16. > > Local resident and wildlife photographer Char Lindner said that SeEtta > Moss, a local bird expert, had been studying the young osprey and noticed > it had not left to begin its southward migration. She notified Bob Carochi > of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife that the bird seemed to be entangled. > > Carochi, after receiving permission from the property owners, had help > from Tim Koehn and Dan O’Shea, journeyman lineman with Black Hills Energy, > who lifted Carochi up in the Black Hills bucket lift to help the bird. > > What he found were cords and baling twine, completely ensnarling the legs > and talons of the osprey so that it could not fly from the nest. > > Moss had been watching its mother bringing in food when, at its maturity, > it should have been doing this on its own, Lindner said. Carochi covered > the bird with a towel and proceeded for almost half an hour cutting the > twine and cords. Once freed, the bird flew off to a nearby tree. > > “Thanks to our Cañon City neighbors for caring and for saving the bird,” > Lindner said. > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/85dee575-2928-4748-8a8e-27cd5a96bf6dn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Common Loon, Rocky Mt. Arsenal, Adams county
Thanks for this report, Candice and Tim! I was at Barr Lake this morning. More and more shoreline and its usual islands are being exposed as they drain the lake and shorebird activity is picking up. The best spot today for shorebirds was the south/southeast corner just off of the Niedrach Trail boardwalk. Adam Vesely Thornton On Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:14:36 AM UTC-6 johnsonc...@gmail.com wrote: > On Lake Ladore today at 8:30 am was a Common Loon. Also on Lake Derby were > about 8 Wilson's Phalarope, but bring a scope because they are on the north > bank with other shorebirds. > Candice & Tim Johnson, Denver > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ef3bfcc8-f49a-4b8e--738327ed13a9n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Yellow Grosbeak viewing Tuesday
Carolyn Spidle posted photos from today at ~1:30 that show what appears to be blood around the Yellow Grosbeak's right leg. Can anyone confirm this is an injury? Thanks. https://ebird.org/checklist/S89369694 Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Monday, May 31, 2021 at 2:15:44 PM UTC-6 Brandon wrote: > The Yellow Grosbeak continues to be seen today in Huerfano County, with > many birders seeing it. Viewing is open until 7pm today. > > Tomorrow, viewing will be open from NOON to 7pm. Don't plan to come > before then. If anything changes, we'll let you know. > > Brandon Percival > Pueblo West, CO > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3eda4fe7-fde5-4baa-8318-5605fb5dad7bn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: ID of Clark’s vs Western at Sterns Lake (Boulder County)
Mlodinow and Leukering (2018) wrote a fantastic and informative piece in Colorado Birds about identification of Western and Clark's Grebes along with thorough discussion of hybrids. Not sure if this link will work, but try this: https://cobirds.org/Publications/ColoradoBirds/InTheScope/84.pdf Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 11:20:26 AM UTC-6 Mark Minner-lee wrote: > If anyone has been out to see the Western and possible Clark’s Grebes at > Stern’s Lake (Boulder County) I’d love some thoughts on how you determined > a Clark’s ID. Additional commentary also welcome from others who would like > to lend their expertise. > > The two grebes I saw both fit Western or Intermediate but not Clark’s. > Flanks on both birds were dark (suggesting Western). Bill color wasn’t > different. Both birds had eyes clearly with the dark supercillium area, > with the suspected Clark’s having some white in the lores. > > Thoughts? > > Regards, > > Mark Minner-lee > Erie, CO > > Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/407f4ab8-3c63-403a-9247-735707088becn%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Weld County Foray
Let's keep these posts focused on birds, not secession efforts, please. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 4:51:27 PM UTC-7 cinnamon...@gmail.com wrote: > Dan, > > This morning, as I was watching the news, they were talking about Weld > County becoming a Wyoming territory. Do you have any insight on this? > > Is this a realistic possibility. > > Cinnamon Bergeron > > On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 6:12 PM 'Dan Stringer' via Colorado Birds < > cob...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Early this morning I looked for Sharp-tailed Grouse in Weld County with >> Michael Kiessig and Chuck Aid. After Chuck spotted a Merlin carrying prey >> at WCR 136 and 99, we drove N on 99 N past 138. While scoping Rough-legged >> Hawks and a Northern Harrier to the east we saw 3 STGR in the distant tall >> grass, then they flew and it turned into a flock of 21. >> >> Other birds of note were 9 Rough-legged Hawks in a wide area (seems like >> a good year to see this wintering species), and 19 Lapland Longspur: two >> individuals along the way and then 17 on Rd 115 between Rd 134 and 138. >> Some lingering snow patches appeared to be a draw, I've previously seen >> small numbers of LALO at stock tanks but these birds didn't need that with >> their water source in the side-of-the-road ditch. >> >> Dan Stringer >> Larkspur, 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+u...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8da574f8-8bcb-465f-b763-b77ccd5aac01n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8da574f8-8bcb-465f-b763-b77ccd5aac01n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0465c3ff-cc58-4ce6-82db-e4857700c66dn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] White-winged Scoter, Adams County
Hi all, There is a White-winged Scoter in Henderson (Adams County) at Dunes Reservoir. This reservoir is located just north of 112th Avenue between Highway 85 and Brighton Road. The bird is in the extreme west/southwest corner and is best viewed by parking in the small parking lot in the neighborhood near this corner of the reservoir. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8588aec8-ec75-42cd-a399-358dec611202n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Probable Yellow-billed Loon, Adams County
Hi everyone, After consultation, there appears to be a good candidate for a Yellow-billed Loon in Adams County. Bird has been present for several days, and is still in the same location as of this morning (11/5). The bird can be found in "Cell No. 3" ( 39.961320, -104.847329) in Brighton (Adams County). This reservoir is equidistant at approximately 1.4 miles from either Ken Mitchell Park or from the South Platte River Trail parking lot at the intersection of E-470 and Brighton Rd. A spotting scope is highly recommended. A Common Loon has also been present here providing nice size comparisons. A checklist with camera and digiscope photos can be found here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75884143 Sincerely, Adam Vesely Thornton, CO (Adams Co.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/aa7d2135-26e7-40eb-9ee8-07d45bd8207bo%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe, Adams County
Hi all, I had a Red-necked Grebe this evening in Brighton (Adams County). Specifically, the bird was in this unnamed reservoir: 39.951870, -104.853188 which can be accessed by parking here: 39.943753, -104.852972 A little further north there were 3 Common Loons in "Cell No. 3" Reservoir. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0ca49662-8f33-4a69-b926-65e14fb27fbao%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Barr Lake American Golden-Plovers
Hi everyone, we're looking at 3 American Golden-Plovers at Barr Lake (Adams Co.). Birds are roughly in the western, central portion of the lake and requires a bit of a walk to look over some sand banks. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d62aa22c-ef9b-48c3-8afc-8523d126c1e6o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Barr Lake Philadelphia Vireo
I just refound the Philadelphia Vireo at the Barr Lake Nature Center (Adams County). Several of us on it. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d01158ba-81b7-46d5-b0b2-9ba39af68e30o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Barr Lake "below dam" is no longer
Hi everyone, Some of you that have recently been to the north side of Barr Lake (Adams Co.) may have noticed the obliteration of the tree-lined stream area below the Barr Lake dam. Large construction vehicles continued their warpath today, removing more trees along the stream that have provided wonderful, shady habitat for birds over the years. I would expect this area to be mostly devoid of trees and shrubs in the coming days. I spoke to a ranger yesterday, and she said that although some trees will be saved per input from Barr Lake rangers, it is not Barr Lake property and those pesky trees were simply sucking up too much irrigation water. Ironically, this area is only about 1/4 mile east of the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies house. Take that, birds. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8f84986c-4dca-42ba-8089-dc0f3138ff3co%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Rest in Peace, COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT! And a suggestion/request!
Well said, Norm! Posting rare/uncommon birds to this forum has slowed considerably the last few years ( I blame the blasted eBird Top 100 obsession), but is still the quickest way to get the word out to the masses. I appreciate the birders who still make an effort to post a timely note to this forum about interesting species. Many of you probably know about this site, but Kurt Radamaker (Arizona birder, I believe) has a slick site that compiles all eBird rare/uncommon sightings and puts it in a map format. You can search any state and define how many “days back” you wish to go. Very easy to navigate. Data is updated very quickly and may be another option for those not wanting hourly/daily e-mail alerts. http://birdingthecloud.com/ebirdApi/ebirdUnitedStatesWithDropdown.html Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 11:37:44 AM UTC-6, birdernorm wrote: > > I, too, would like to thank the originators and compilers of the RBA from > over the years. I have checked it virtually every day that I have been in > town for years. Thanks again for all your efforts. I will miss it. > > Now for the suggestion: since the RBA is kaput, and there are lots of > folks who do not care to manipulate their way through eBird (which is not > that tough, by the way), it would be nice if those observing a rarity in > the field, particularly one that is within easy reach of other birders, to > post it from the location. I have eBird alerts running for numerous > counties, but I don't get those reports until the next day. My only > immediate access to interesting sightings is Cobirds. There have been > several instances recently when an unusual species appeared but no one > informed the birding community at large. For example, a scarlet tanager > was recently seen at Harriman Lake, just a few minutes from my house. > There were fifteen eBird reports filed, which means there were no doubt > twice that many observers, yet no one took a moment to post the bird to > Cobirds. I found out about the bird the next day, and it was a one-day > wonder. Either I missed any reports, or I don't have many friends. > Perhaps both. But at any rate, it would have been nice to have had a > chance to pop over there for a look. > > Just my two cents. As they say about the pandemic, we're all in this > together, and I have always found that one of the great joys of birding is > the sharing of birds with others who like them just as much as I do. > > Norm Lewis > Lakewood > > > -Original Message- > From: 'Andrews Robert' via Colorado Birds > > To: Colorado Birds >; Joe Roller < > jrol...@gmail.com > > Sent: Fri, May 29, 2020 4:09 am > Subject: Re: [cobirds] Rest in Peace, COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT! > > Hello all, > I would like to join others in showing appreciation for the compilers of > the RBA we see on Cobirds. Since I spend most of the year thousands of > miles away from Colorado in West Africa, I don’t get any direct use of the > RBA for birding. But I did enjoy seeing a compilation of the most > interesting or unusual bird sightings from Colorado as a way to keep up > with what is happening in Colorado. Many thanks to Joyce and then Joe and > his team of volunteers and all of the other compilers who have provided > this service. > Bob Andrews > Yekepa, Nimba Co., Liberia, West Africa > > > On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 09:26:03 AM MDT, Joe Roller > wrote: > > > Daily updates on rare and interesting birds in Colorado have been shared > via Cobirds for over 14 years as the "Colorado Rare Bird Alert" (or > Report). For 13 years, Joyce Takamine tirelessly compiled this list of > rarities from all over the state, posting it with dates and places > on the Cobirds listserv and into your email inboxes. > After Joyce retired at the end of 2018, a few of us continued to compile > the report. But our team of volunteers is no longer large enough to > continue this informational service, which has been sponsored for years by > the Denver Field Ornithologists. In the past we invited volunteers to join > the RBA team of compilers, but we are no longer seeking those, as the RBA > is over now. > By way of history, the RBA continued the early notification work of > dedicated birders like Dave Martin, Norm Erthal and Dick Schottler, who > phoned in daily field updates to a DFO voice recorder. Local and visiting > birders could dial in to hear these daily messages and keep abreast of the > changing parade of rarities moving through Colorado. > Even before that, DFO sponsored a "telephone tree" notification list in > the 1960s and '70s. Each birder in the tree would get a a call from an > excited birder up the list: &
[cobirds] Northern Parula, Boulder Co
Where is this location, specifically? Thanks, Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/73f224e6-2435-445b-90ae-40c4e1741767%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Hooded Warbler, Barr Lake, Adams County
Hi everyone, Daniel Maynard reported a female Hooded Warbler this morning at Barr Lake (Adams County). Riley and Heather Morris re-found the bird this afternoon close to the banding station. I also had a Virginia's Warbler this morning at Barr Lake, below the dam. Good to see some nice warblers popping up in Adams County! Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/80e233e5-64ea-41d0-a4ae-81b63e01a707%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Glaucous Gull, Ken Mitchell Reservoir, Brighton, Adams County
Hi everyone, There has been an off-and-on Glaucous Gull at Ken Mitchell Park/Reservoir in Brighton. All-white bird with black-tipped bill. I observed it today around 1:30 near the south portion of the reservoir. Best viewing for any birds at this location is along Goldeneye Lane rather than the pier as the majority of the rez is still frozen. Glaucous Gull reports on eBird have been sparse this year between Longmont and Aurora Reservoir so wanted to pass this observation along. Thanks, Adam Vesely Thornton, Adams Co. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d29c957c-bffc-4dfa-a62e-30cee33c2db8%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, Adams County
Hi everyone, there is a Long-tailed Duck in the reservoir just north of 88th Avenue, between the South Platte River and Monaco St., Adams County. Viewed from the International Hearing Dog location. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/981c1a41-8594-41d8-8077-f7eb40918906%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Long-tailed Ducks, South Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe
Currently looking at two gorgeous Long-tailed Ducks, South Platte Reservoir. Arapahoe County side. Black Scoter also present. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/168a9473-1c65-4c06-9cc7-cfda2e3a006b%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Accessing the lake bed at Barr Lake
This is great news for birders and photographers. And also confirms that managers, rangers, and volunteers at this park are not at all on the same page when it comes to what areas the public can and can't access. But if the head honcho has given us the green light, that's good enough for me! Adam Vesely Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/da7360ce-6ca5-485b-b99d-a3b5341a82c9%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: News from Barr Lake Adams Co 10/2
Just a friendly reminder about shore access at Barr Lake: birders can only access the shore *north* of the bird banding station. South of the banding station is considered the "Wildlife Refuge" and you must stay on marked trails. While they don't seem to enforce this much, I've confirmed with several of the Park Rangers and this is also depicted on the park maps. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 11:47:41 AM UTC-6, Robert Righter wrote: > > Because one can walk out on the sand towards the water's edge, makes it > very easy for close viewing of the birds. > > Just in the southeast section: > 3 American Golden-Plovers, (at least one was a Jv.) > 50+ Killdeer > 2 Marbled Godwits > 3 Jv. Sanderlings > 20 Baird’s Sandpipers > 3-4 Pectorial Sandpipers > 1 Least Sandpiper > 20+ Forster’s Gulls > > 1000’s of Barn Swallows and vast numbers of other regularly occurring > waterbirds were present > If there was more time I’d visit Meredith at Conservancy Banding station. > It would have been fun to see the Philadelphia Vireo > > Lots going on at Barr Lake, Come on out! > > Bob Righter > Denver, CO > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/67d1a1c7-6e4b-411c-8e89-03d20829c531%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Ani still here
Alison, great question, several of us were talking about that very thing yesterday. I'd be curious to get thoughts on this bird being seemingly very comfortable so close to humans from those that have observed this species in Texas and Central/South America. Is that type of cooperation typical for this species in the "wild?" Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Monday, September 9, 2019 at 8:09:03 AM UTC-6, Alison Kondler wrote: > > Got great views of the Ani just now. Could this be an escaped bird? It > flew up to many of us as if waiting for a hand out. At one point five of us > were about eight feet away from it for about 6 minutes or so. > > Alison Kondler > Jefferson County > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ccf59ab7-9ac5-4860-a39d-d2ac5b0d2d35%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Mew Gull, Adams County
The Mew Gull is present at Sprat Platte fishing pond, Adams County, as of 4:41. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/da0a4d52-d4bf-4d78-9cf4-c84dea4a82cf%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant and good gulls - McKay Rd., Thornton
Riley and Heather Morris and I are viewing the Neotropic Cormorant in the small pond east of the Elaine Valente parking lot. Good size comparison with a Double-crested. Red-throated Loon also present. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/f6a66d2d-fbd4-4fff-b86d-be2f3b7e3b6d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Red-throated Loon still around (Adams)
Still present at 1:10. Easily viewable from several pulloffs off of 104th. Now in eastern 1/3 of reservoir. Frequently diving. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/26d92b87-e8a7-4d0c-b8c7-595204ddfe7b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake, Ken Mitchell Park, Brighton, Adams Co.
Hi everyone, A juvenile/1st winter Black-legged Kittiwake is currently at Ken Mitchell Park reservoir in Brighton. Lots of parking, walk the short distance to the fishing pier. Swimming extremely close to the pier and frequently flying right over it. If not there, also check the large gravel pit a short 5 minute walk north of the pier (scope required) where Riley and Heather Morris and I saw it roosting with a bunch of gulls. Sincerely, Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/c9ed3384-299f-44fc-bee4-cc67e52d2b47%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Ode to Laura Steadman
What an incredible find, Laura, and a crazy chase! I arrived at Prince Lake #2 later than I wanted (blame the microbreweries), and just missed seeing the bird by about 10 minutes according to several happy birders. I drove aimlessly north without luck, trying to turn Starlings in to black-and-white flycatchers. Pieplow soon posted that the bird was being seen off of Carbonate Lane. I put the car in to afterburner, set up my scope, but alas the birds were mere Magpies. Apparently I missed the bird (again) by about 1 minute. Never fun being the sucker who just misses a MEGA. Bird was reported heading back towards Prince Lake #2, so I kicked the tires and lit the fire, SR-71 style, mach 3.1 this time back to the lake. Saw Aaron Shipe and Frank Farrell (thanks, guys!) up ahead; they looked like they had something. They soon waved to me that they had the bird! Despite rapidly diminishing daylight, the bird was still active, bouncing from branch-to-branch, and we managed a salvo of photos before this long-tailed beauty headed south/southwest. An epic chase I won't soon forget! Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 7:48:03 PM UTC-6, William Kaempfer wrote: > > With these simple words at 2:49 p.m., Laura Steadman made lots of people > happy this afternoon: > > > > “While looking at the stilt sandpiper and plover (both still present), > happened to catch site of a fork-tailed flycatcher on the western shore. > Currently viewing.” > > > > It takes three things to make real birding news—finding a great bird, > identifying that great bird, and getting the word out. Laura had the > hat-trick today. Well, it takes a great bird, too, I guess. After a > frustrating, one-observer report of Fork-tailed Flycatcher in mid-September > that, I believe, was a first state record for Colorado, this was a species > that was on a lot of our minds. A bird to dream about, with its snappy > black and white body, and that long, long, long tail. Perhaps the only > austral migrant (breeds south migrates north and sometimes gets to North > America) semi-regularly seen in the US, this is a bird of interest anywhere > north of Mexico. I think it is even the story bird behind the cover of > John Vanderpoel’s soon to be published recounting of his North American Big > Year in 2011, *Full Chase Mode*. And chase we did. > > > > I made it to Prince #2 at about 3:15 p.m., and there were already 8 other > birders present. It took a little while to re-find the bird, but we slowly > starting thinking that the best strategy might be to walk out on the former > County Road 111 in order to be below the dam for best viewing > opportunities.. After Peter Burke saw it flying somewhere off to the north > of Prince #2, we all began walking that way; groups of us, handfuls of us, > dozens of us, scores of us, hundreds of us. Trying to count how many > birders were there was like trying to count the number of Western Grebes > currently on Union Reservoir, a little bit to the northwest. There was > Loch Kilpatrick, and there Mark Chavez. Oh, and Rachel Hopper, and Carl > Bendorf, and Bill Schmoker, and Gwen Moore, and Joey Kellner, and Glenn > Walbeck, and on and on. Steve Larson and Edie Israel were there, and they > fly out South Africa at 3:00 a.m. Monday morning! I bet even the > Widowbirds down there won’t be as thrilling. > > > > This is not the first time modest, little Prince Lake #2 in eastern > Boulder County has made birding news. Way back on October 26, 1975, > then-Boulder birder Bruce Webb found what I believe to be the first state > record of Sharp-tailed Sandpiper at Prince #2. This bird elicited the > famous comment from Colorado birding icon, Harold Holt, “It isn’t a > Sharp-tailed Sandpiper until the Colorado Bird Records Committee says it is > a Sharp-tailed Sandpiper”. (fide, Peter Gent). Hey—another great bird > during the last 10 days of October. And the year before that, what must > have been the first state record of Baird’s Sparrow on, wait for this, > October 29, 1974. Prince #2 has also had Red Phalarope, Iceland (Iceland) > Gull, and Eurasian Wigeon, and just over the hill at Prince #1 there is > still a Yellow-billed Loon somewhere at the bottom of the pond, but that’s > a different story. > > > > Then last week’s wind-focused fallout brought American Golden Plovers to > us, all over the Front Range--but importantly to this story, to Prince #2. > A couple of plovers made themselves easy to see in the soft, nourishing mud > along the south shore of the small agriculture reservoir, and many went to > Prince #2 for their year, state, life, county, or whatever AGPL. David > Waltman notes that this was the start of our own Patag
[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, McKay Road Ponds, Adams County
Hi all, there is a Long-tailed Duck in the southern-most reservoir between the South Platte River and 104th Avenue, directly east of McKay Road (Thornton, Adams County). Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/bc2e3c3f-131b-4be8-a46a-1d8c87269dc1%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds, Pueblo State Park
Hi all, currently 2 Rusty Blackbirds working the shoreline of the stream just north of the Cottonwood Picnic area parking lot. Snowy Owl also present on the marina tires, and Prairie Warbler still present just below dam. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/559c7967-4316-4155-97b7-7194d0c4ddd7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Harris's Hawk Ft Collins Larimer Co
The Hawk just flew in from the north, currently in its favorite tree just south of the recycling center. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/d5d2c88c-f2af-4f8f-a15c-6e31847cd851%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Denver — Harris’s Sparrow
I had an additional Harris's Sparrow this afternoon at Rocky Mountain Arsenal (Adams County), just a few miles north of John's sighting. The bird was along the Prairie Switchback Trail, just north of Lake Mary. Alongside several American Tree Sparrows and a Song Sparrow. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 11:18:12 AM UTC-6, John W. Cobb wrote: > > This morning there was a immature Harris’s Sparrow in with a group of > White-crowns at Bluff Lake Nature Center in the brush near the entrance > porta-potties. > The wood duck count on the lake is down to four females from 14 about > three weeks ago. > John Cobb > Denver > > 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/b864533b-7c4b-421c-8488-263f1a51674a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Adams County Surf Scoters
Hi all, There are currently 3 Surf Scoters in the McKay Road Ponds, southeast of the intersection of McKay Road and 104th Ave., Thornton. They are in the reservoir just north of the water treatment plant. Adam Vesely Thornton, Adams 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/696f28ef-1fde-4852-a038-8846f9502f61%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Adult Sabine's Gull, Adams County Fairgrounds
Hi all, There is currently an adult Sabine's Gull at the Adams County fairgrounds lakes (Mann-Nyholt), north of Henderson Road. Full dark gray hood. Amongst about 125 Cal and Ring-billed gulls. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/b3b4b97d-3d42-44d5-aca9-08a140f27bdb%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Common Tern at Aurora Reservoir, Arapahoe Co.
Hi all, There was a Common Tern this morning at Aurora Reservoir (Arapahoe County), perched on a buoy close to the swim beach. Looks like two Common Terns were also present yesterday at the reservoir according to Glenn Walbek's rare bird eBird alert that just hit my inbox. The only other interesting birds I noted were 6 Baird's Sandpipers foraging at the shoreline of the scuba beach in the far north/northeast corner. Thanks! Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/909aaf05-9e7d-4f66-af37-55084d8cf6a8%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: White Ibis, Lowell Ponds, Adams Co.
Hi all, several people asked about this area and how to get there. The area is now home to a new park (Clear Creek Valley Park) that opened not long ago. In fact it's so new that the ball fields/playground/parking lot don't show up in Google Maps. Once you get to the large paved parking area of the park, the main pond is easily viewed south from the parking lot. There are also two smaller ponds that require a very short walk east or west of the main pond. These two smaller ponds aren't really visible from the parking lot. I'm not sure where it was seen yesterday, but the White Ibis was probing in the smaller pond east/southeast of the larger, main pond. There a few ways to get to the park, but I've found it's easiest to exit off of I-76 and head north on Sheridan, then a quick turn on to W 58th Ave. W 58th Ave curves to the east, then leads directly in to the park. If you haven't been to these ponds, it's pretty neat habitat, and I'm hoping some cool herons or a Ruddy Turnstone will fly in one of these days. There is still some construction going on around the ponds, and the area has quite a few tractors and dump trucks moving about, so just don't get run over. Hope this helps, and good luck. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Monday, June 19, 2017 at 9:26:07 AM UTC-6, Adam Vesely wrote: > > Following up on Zach Schiff's report yesterday, a White Ibis is still > present in the Lowell Ponds area (Adams Co.) as of 9:20 AM. These are the > ponds north of I-76. I counted at least 18 Snowy Egrets also. > > Adam Vesely > Thornton > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 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/31b8e427-edb3-4935-ba21-0874b2031d53%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White Ibis, Lowell Ponds, Adams Co.
Following up on Zach Schiff's report yesterday, a White Ibis is still present in the Lowell Ponds area (Adams Co.) as of 9:20 AM. These are the ponds north of I-76. I counted at least 18 Snowy Egrets also. Adam Vesely Thornton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 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/3acc0408-f6b7-4252-9bd8-759b9804b9a6%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Crow Valley Campground, Weld Co., 5/7/2017
I didn't see any CoBirds write-ups for Crow Valley Campground (Weld Co.) yesterday, May 7th, so I'll go. I didn't arrive until late morning, but activity was decent. I first spent some time near the Education Site. A pair of *Blue-gray Gnatcatchers* and *Brown Thrashers* were the most interesting birds in that area. The best activity seemed to be on the south side, behind the main parking/picnic area. A *Northern Parula*, *Warbling Vireo*, several *Western Tanagers*, *Plumbeous Vireo*, *Yellow Warblers*, a ton of *Yellow-rumped Warblers*, both *Hermit* and *Swainson's Thrushes*, and *Yellow-throated Vireo* were among the birds I saw in that area. Mark Chavez saw what sounded to be good for a *Gray Flycatcher* a few hours earlier, but we couldn't re-locate it. Definitely not as busy as some of the reports earlier in the day, but a great variety nonetheless and nice to see Crow Valley picking up. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/39c77db4-f4fa-4f35-932e-863e210ab97a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Harris's Sparrow, Westerly Creek, Denver County
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yTV8hlJL6Ik/WMIuvYYterI/DMs/9SPSVXILSwI8rx0VpMlZUSxucp8e06WEgCLcB/s1600/237-2.JPG> Here's a photo of the gorgeous Harris's Sparrow of Westerly Creek (Denver Co.), around 5:30 PM, 3/9/2017. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/96ab2fcf-8542-4eba-89b0-4f3545fec900%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow - Jeffco - Golden
Seen for about 10 minutes (0845) at the Sanders' front porch feeder. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/9367eb51-29a0-452b-820e-f413da97f090%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Dunlin- McLellen Reservoir in Douglas Cnty
Dunlin is still present at 11:00 AM in same general area as Gregg described yesterday. With a few killdeer. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/f443cfdc-0746-4f72-9ebb-c3b5714a4799%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Chestnut sided warbler
Joel and Dale Adams, Renee and Jesse Casias, and I had good looks at the warbler in the same area around 9:30 this morning. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/d4894284-6b82-40c0-83ec-fff160ac0930%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Grasshopper Sparrow on Highline Canal
Karen, the picture you posted on eBird definitely looks like a White-throated Sparrow. Beautiful sparrow! Adam Vesely -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 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/2fce87bf-dcc7-4fb2-94dc-97ac11faec11%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pomarine Jaeger - Chatfield State Park - Jefferson County
Mark Chavez and I observed the Jaeger in several spots this morning. Still present. Seems to like the area between the fishing pier by the marina and by the north boat ramp area. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/7ddf74d2-0ea4-4b8c-b929-3bc1e9ba5e0a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Elk Thistle Drive feeders "closed" (Summit County)
Hi all, Many of you are familiar with the private feeders in the front yard of an Elk Thistle Drive (Wildernest area, Silverthorne, Summit County) property, which usually affords great views of Rosy Finches and other mountain species. Today while driving by, the owners have posted a sign essentially saying "No Loitering/Standing/Parking" and "No cameras/scopes/binoculars." I'm not sure how new the sign is, but I think it's recent (unless it was covered with snow a few months ago). When I spoke with the pleasant owner a few months ago, she said they've been having problems with people coming on to their property, issues with tour buses, and even argumentative foreigners. It appears they've had enough, and that birders are no longer welcome. All FYI in case any of you think about stopping by. Sincerely, Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/c4724e5b-d4a2-43c7-8b6c-a83817ecf636%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Larimer Co.
I'm a little late to the 2016 Yellow-throated Warbler party, but this stunning bird made a 5 minute appearance this morning around 8:30 at the Mountain Avenue location in Fort Collins. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/fb6aeab7-66f0-4682-a088-da40442c9601%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Greater White-fronted Goose, Thornton (Adams Co.)
There is currently a Greater White-fronted Goose at Sage Creek Park in Thornton, near the southeast corner of 128th Avenue and Holly St. Among several Canadian Geese, there is also a Graylag Goose in the same field, which offers a nice size comparison to the Greater White-fronted Goose. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/d80135fb-5e9a-4308-82d2-480ff2ed8280%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Trumpeter?
They weren't there yesterday when I was there around 1:30. I don't think they were seen at all yesterday. The reservoir is big (I'd recommend a scope), but it would be pretty obvious if they were there, especially since a good portion of the reservoir is frozen. There is a trail that skirts the south side of the reservoir, with parking near the southwest and southeast corners of the reservoir. Adam Thornton, CO On Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 6:40:32 AM UTC-7, Gary Brower wrote: > > Good morning! > > Did anyone see the Trumpeter Swans yesterday at the S. Platte Reservoir? > And, as I've not birded there before, where, on the reservoir are they > being seen, I.e., south end, north-east corner, etc. (or is it quite > apparent when one arrives)? > > Thanks! > > Gary Brower > Englewood, CO > > Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 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/a1fb573e-a3da-4a3d-a701-468407813616%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Pair of Falcons? near Eastlake at 126th and Lafayatte
Eric, I haven't seen these, but this is only a few blocks away from where I live and I can head over there when I'm back in town on Thursday and look. Seems unlikely that it would be two Peregrines. Have you ruled out American Kestrels? Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 1:45:02 PM UTC-7, Erik Kubec wrote: > > Hello Folks, > > I have regularly been seeing one raptor in Thornton hanging out on a > street lamp on 126th in between Lafayette and Washington for a year or two. > Yesterday went for a closer look with the binoculars and noticed there > were two. Their habit it is to fly and perch back and forth between the > 2nd or 3rd street lamp to the west of Lafayette, and then fly east/north a > couple hundred yards to the white communications tower right on the > farmer's canal adjacent to Lafayette. > > Not an expert--trying to determine if these are Peregrine of Prairie > Falcons. > > Anyone seen these? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 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/fbb81601-2674-44c1-a632-1797333a62a8%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes Barr Lake, Adams Co.
Huge flocks of Sandhill Cranes currently leaving Barr Lake, departing to the southeast. Quite a sight! Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/6218837a-263a-46f1-82b3-9f881d915045%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover, Colorado Springs
Greetings birders, while searching for Mountain Plovers, Rich and Cheri Phillips and I found a beautiful Black-bellied Plover northeast of the intersection of Book and Hemmingway Drive in Colorado Springs. He was on the east side of the large body of water located at that intersection. A White-faced Ibis was also present. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/7f0165cd-323f-49df-85f2-dfa4acfce542%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo, Barr Lake SP
Hi all, I got good looks at a White-eyed Vireo at Barr Lake (Adams Co.) around 9:30 today. It was about 150 yards north of the foot bridge across from the visitor's center. Adam Vesely Thornton, 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/5c9b0341-cc08-4834-a20d-2c7f311064e5%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Continuing Dunlin Seen from McKay and the Platte (Adams)
The Dunlin was spotted this morning (3/9) at around 7:45. It was on the rocky, north side of the South Platte, about 200 yards downstream from the McKay bridge. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO avesel...@gmail.com On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 8:13:20 PM UTC-7, Tom Behnfield wrote: Debbie I saw the Dunlin CITE at 4:30 today at this spot. Here's a photo of the Dunlin: https://www.flickr.com/photos/behnfield/16125454004/ Tom Behnfield Lakewood, CO behn...@q.com javascript: www.flickr.com/photos/behnfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google 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/8c48682d-929d-4036-a0c7-9c1634ec060a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: warblers at Barr Lake (Adams Co.), Aug 20
I stopped by this morning and also got great views of a Townsend's Warbler a little further down the path from the banding area that David described earlier. Adam Vesely Thornton, CO On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8:50:09 PM UTC-6, David Dowell wrote: This evening in the bird-banding area at Barr Lake, there were at least 7 warbler species: Nashville Warblers (3), Virginia's Warblers (2), Northern Waterthrush, American Redstarts (2), Wilson's Warblers (2), Common Yellowthroats, and Yellow Warblers. The banding area is accessed from the trail about a quarter mile northeast of the visitor's center. Walking in that area isn't easy, and the mosquitoes went from bad to unbearable as the evening progressed. Other highlights included a large group of (approximately 80) Snowy Egrets on the opposite side of the lake, and a spectacular sunset. David Dowell 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/2955895a-e518-4c81-bb8b-253118c39092%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Only male Scissor-tailed Flycatcher So of Florence this morning
I was in the area today (August 4th, around 11 AM) for about an hour, and saw only the single male. He appeared for about 15 minutes before heading west. Adam On Sunday, August 3, 2014 12:07:03 AM UTC-6, SeEtta wrote: I observed the area South of Florence where the pair of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers have been nesting for about 2 hours this morning (Saturday). I saw the ever-faithful male, who was perched in the nest tree for much of that time I was there. I did not see the female at all. Though the nest is hard to see I do not believe the female was sitting in it. I received two replies to my earlier request for info about the female as I was last able to view this location on Monday before I went out of town. The only sighting since mine on Monday was a single bird, gender unknown, this afternoon. I took a few photos of the male, who had left the nest tree to forage, showing the deep salmon underwing as he groomed when perched on the powerline north of the nest tree. I have uploaded those to my Birds and Nature blog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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/272e6f02-0abe-4ccf-970b-7d10c6a92577%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
