[cobirds] A word of caution on the Stearns Lake "Little Blue Heron"

gret. Some excellent photos of the bird can be seen here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S148893236 David Sibley desribes some of the salient ID features for these two species here: https://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/08/distinguishing-immature-white-little-blue-heron-from-snowy-egret/ Happy birding,

[cobirds] LIMPKIN at North Teller Lake, Boulder County

My co-worker, Lauren Beabout, just found and photographed a LIMPKIN at the NE corner of Norther Teller Lake #5. Park at the trailhead of Valmont Rd and walk east on the trail to the lake. Christian Nunes Boulder -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Broomfield/Boulder Swans- a twofer

quite sure the young bird is a Tundra. The adult is definitely a Trumpeter. Chipper has some nice photos: https://ebird.org/checklist/S126234533 Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> Longmont, Boulder County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, etc., continue at Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder County

Bunting, and a tardy Bullock's Oriole. https://ebird.org/checklist/S118505717 Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> Longmont, Boulder County, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper- Lagerman Res, Boulder County

Peter Gent picked up on a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER at Lagerman. It’s on the west end with a slew of other migrants, including Black-bellied Plover, Sanderling, Black Terns, Pectoral Sandpiper, Red-necked Phalarope, etc., etc. Christian Nunes, Longmont, Boulder County. -- -- You received

[cobirds] White Ibis- Golden Ponds, Boulder County

Sarah Spotten and Jamie Simo re-found the WHITE IBIS at the second pond west of the parking lot (on the South Island) at Golden Ponds in Longmont early this morning. Still present as of 6:37 am. Christian Nunes Longmont -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] stub-tailed wren at Rampart Park, El Paso Co.

recording of this bird, please do share them. There are several eBird checklists with notes that say something like, "I have recordings," but with no uploaded recordings. Happy birding, Christian Nunes Longmont, Boulder County, CO -- -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Snow Buntings- Boulder Reservoir

Two Snow Buntings are being observed on the south shore of Boulder Res. They are just north of the sand volleyball court and NW of the main beach pavilion. Enter via the public entrance off 51st St. Park west of the pavilion and walk north. Christian Nunes Longmont -- -- You received

[cobirds] Cassia Crossbills in Grand Co., Colorado- belated report

e as long as there isnt' any snow or mud. Happy birding, Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> 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@goo

Re: [cobirds] Boulder White Goose ID

Hi all, This bird looks fine for an immature Ross's Goose. It's surrounded by Cackling Geese, not Canadas, for what it's worth. Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> Longmont, CO From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of Jeff Percell Sent:

[cobirds] Reddish Egret continues

It’s been spending time on the west and north shores of Jackson Reservoir, Morgan Co. Great shorebirding, too. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Eared vs. Horned Grebe ID

. If it's dark/dusky then it's an Eared, even if the cheeks are bright white contrasting with a dark crown. Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Caution on Sterna Terns- Boulder Res

ge pattern (the dark eye mask) is apparent. Some of the photos. The adult bird is in question: https://ebird.org/checklist/S72849883 https://ebird.org/checklist/S72879869 Happy birding, Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [cobirds] Is the Boulder Co. meadowlark a Lilian's meadowlark?

urrounding landscape. Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> Boulder, CO From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of Ted Floyd Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 2:00 PM To: Colorado Birds Subject: [cobirds] Is the Boulder Co. meadowlark a Lilian's meadowlark

[cobirds] Another Mexican Whip-poor-will: Las Animas Co.

setting up camp in another spot tonight hoping for round three! Christian Nunes Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

Re: [cobirds] Gray Flycatcher ID

head and a bold pale lore, and then maybe a behavioral clue like tail dipping. Using this as guidance, it's clear that all reports of Gray Flycatcher in the Denver Metro area this year are 100% accurate. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO From: cobirds

[cobirds] Great Black-backed Gull- McIntosh Lake, Boulder Co.

A 1st winter Great Black-backed Gull was found at McIntosh Lake yesterday and continues this morning. It’s spending its time with the large merganser flock. Christian Nunes Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

Re: [cobirds] Baseline res. Surf/white-winged scoters

Good morning, I’m studying the three scoters at Baseline and it’s clear they are Surf Scoters. Christian Nunes Boulder > On Oct 24, 2019, at 8:54 AM, Stephen Chang wrote: > > They were headed towards the N side of the reservoir last i saw them im > leaning WWSC > >

[cobirds] Ani continues

At about the same place as yesterday, first island west of the Westerly Bridge. View from the south side of the creek. Christian Nunes Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] CU Boulder Varsity Pond Golden-winged Warbler, Boulder County

Reported on eBird two days ago and refound today. Currently being seen on north side of pond just south of University Ave. With flock of Bushtits, etc. Christian Nunes Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

It’s still here. Also, the gentlemen that just departed left his camera behind. Christian > On Dec 14, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Christian Nunes wrote: > > Gyr is present now (1230) just west Taft. > > Christian Nunes > Lyons > >> On Dec 14, 2018, at 11:57 AM, David

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

Gyr is present now (1230) just west Taft. Christian Nunes Lyons > On Dec 14, 2018, at 11:57 AM, David Wade wrote: > > Around 10:45, Georgia Doyle and I arrived just in time to catch a view of the > Gyrfalcon as it flew from the landfill to a power pole on Trilby Rd just east &g

[cobirds] Mew Gull- McCall Lake, Longmont

Hi all, There’s an adult American Mew Gull at McCall Lake right now. This is a public fishing pond south of Hwy 66 between Longmont and Lyons. It has been drawn down so is attracting a nice variety of ducks, gulls, etc. The Mew was seen from the east end. Christian Nunes Lyons, CO -- You

[cobirds] subspecific ID of the Boulder Co. Fork-tailed Flycatcher

oulder bird can be identified as being from the nominate South American population, savana. Folks might want to update their notes if they're interested in that level of ID. Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> Lyons, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [cobirds] Fork tailed flycatcher - Prince Lake #2, Boulder

Still present. Limited parking along 111th and “flatirons meadow blvd”. Hike north and west to the throng of birders. Approach via 111th heading north from Arapahoe. Christian Nunes Lyons On Oct 21, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Laura Steadman mailto:lauramstead...@gmail.com>> wrote: While l

Re: [cobirds] American Golden Plover Waneka Lake

at Prince Lake # 2. Lots of Long-billed Dowitchers everywhere. A Spotted Sandpiper at Cottonwood Marsh is on the late side, and at least one of the Pectoral Sandpipers continues there. Christian Nunes Lyons, CO On Oct 14, 2018, at 8:01 AM, Luke Pheneger mailto:phenegerl...@gmail.com>> wrot

[cobirds] Birding Plainview Rd, JeffCo (Baird's Sparrow, etc.)

was seen right at the dirt pull off by the buck-n-rail fence, as far as I can gather, which is well within the allowable birding territory. Christian Nunes<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> Lyons, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B

[cobirds] Another Sagebrush Sparrow—Boulder

, gray hood. Bold white throat with dark lateral throat stripe that blends with fine streaks on the upper breast and flanks. Pale below with bold dark central spot. 4 Western Meadowlark Number of Taxa: 5 Christian Nunes Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] The passing of Jeff Parks

We should all be as fortunate to leave this Earth from such an exalted place, with the Flatirons soaring overhead and the songs of the spring chorus in our ears! Best, Christian Nunes Lyons, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bir

[cobirds] Juv Trumpeter Swan @ Boulder Reservoir

Thomas Heinrich found a juvenile Trumpeter Swan at the NW side of Boulder Reservoir yesterday. It’s still here this morning, although it just flew towards the SE bays. Christian Nunes Lyons, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

Re: [cobirds] basemar trap

The Varied Thrush is present about 150 feet downstream from the Broadway underpass just before 7. Hopping about on rocks and leaf litter in and next to the stream. Christian Nunes Lyons, CO On Nov 13, 2017, at 5:05 PM, Nathan Pieplow <npiep...@gmail.com<mailto:npiep...@gmail.com&g

[cobirds] More Red Crossbill Info

y Steve Mlodinow at the Eaton Cemetery: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S25815587 Happy listening, Christian Nunes Lyons, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[cobirds] Red Phalarope @ Lagerman Res, Boulder Co.

An immature RED PHALAROPE was at Lagerman this morning. Still present around noon. A very nice flock of migrants at Golden Ponds, mostly Audubon's Yellow-rumps with a few Wilson's and Orange-crowned mixed in and a tardy Plumbeous Vireo. Christian Nunes Lyons, CO -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] El Paso county Garganey(?) and Virginia Rail

Variations of the domestic Mallard display a cheek stripe like this. The dark brown plumage with limited pale edges to the mantle feathers and the greenish bill are at odds with a Garganey. Christian Nunes Lyons, CO > On Oct 1, 2017, at 7:26 AM, dean shoup <deshoup...@gmail.com&

Re: [cobirds] Sprague's Pipit pair Pawnee Birding Trail (Weld)

https://cobirds.org/CFO/ColoradoBirds/InTheScope/28.pdf The description of these birds feeding in the open with cowbirds and in the road (Joe's report) don't jive with Sprague's Pipit. Review this In The Scope Article for a more realistic solution. Christian Nunes Lyons, CO <http://aka

[cobirds] Snowy Plover- Baseline Reservoir, Boulder Co.

Peter Gent reports a SNOWY PLOVER at the southwest corner of Baseline Reservoir. Still being seen at the moment. Christian Nunes Longmont Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [cobirds] Swan #4 at Cottonwood Marsh

think it's a Trumpeter, but a hybrid could be an option. Or it's just a goofy Tundra Swan like we've been assuming all winter. Thanks, Christian Nunes Longmont, CO From: mesozoic.cephalo...@gmail.com <mesozoic.cephalo...@gmail.com> on behalf of Mari

Re: [cobirds] Swan #4 at Cottonwood Marsh

/www.sibleyguides.com/2011/07/trumpeter-swans-with-yellow-loral-spots/> www.sibleyguides.com Related posts and pages: Trumpeter Swans, yellow bill spots, and leucism In a previous post I’ve talked about Trumpeter Swans with yellow bill spots as a... Thanks, Christian Nunes Longmont

RE: [cobirds] Cold frontal passage this morning

The grasslands around Boulder are loaded with Lark Buntings, Lark Sparrows, and Sage Thrashers today. Christian NunesLongmont, CO From: bryan.guare...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2016 11:26:04 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] Cold frontal passage this morning To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Did you see

[cobirds] Boulder County 'Big Day' 5-14-16

, American Dipper, White-throated Swift, Lark Sparrow, etc, etc. It was a fun and pleasingly exhausting day! Thanks, Christian Nunes Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" g

[cobirds] Black-throated Blue Warbler, S. Mesa Trailhead, boulder

Ad male near the bridge over South Boulder Creek. Tons of migrants, mostly Virginia's Warblers and other montane breeders halted by the weather. Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

RE: [cobirds] Re: Rough-Legged Hawk in Longmont (Boulder County)

Hi All, I hate to be a pester, but I've noticed several local reports of Rough-legged Hawks recently which were supported by photos. In each case, the bird in question has been a Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk. This includes a photo of the bird referred to below. Rough-legged Hawks are not a rarity,

Re: [cobirds] Snow geese at Dodd Res Boulder

Earlier this afternoon there were 8 Snow Geese and 14 Ross's among the thousands of Cackling Geese at Dodd. Christian Nunes Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 22, 2015, at 3:40 PM, Elena Klaver <el...@indra.com> wrote: > > In the enormous flock of white cheeked geese around

[cobirds] Swans at Valmont Reservoir, Boulder

Hi All, I spotted 14 Tundra Swans and 1 Snow Goose out in the east end of Valmont Reservoir this afternoon. I watched them from the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Annex office off 75th St. This area is open to the public, but the gate will be closed at the end of the day.

Re: [cobirds] heads up, Golden: cranes coming over (Boulder County)

At 2:36, City of Boulder Ranger Dave Gustafson called to report a flock of about 200 cranes going over Valmont Reservoir. Linda, if you send me you location we can do the rough math on their pace. Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 16, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Sean Walt

[cobirds] Tricolored Heron at Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder County

Hello all, Peter Gent called me a little while ago to report a juvenile Tricolored Heron at Cottonwood Marsh, Walden Ponds. It's still here as of 10:50am. Others may have seen it this morning but maybe weren't positive on the ID. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone

RE: [cobirds] Re: Baird's Sparrows, Larimer

Nick et al., I would just like to point out that there are some stringent standards which are applied to breeding records. Please refer to the definitions of breeding codes in the Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas Manual:

[cobirds] International Migratory Bird Day fund raiser

Dear Birders, Please come join some of the local bird characters- Boulder County Audubon president Pam Piombino, Wild Bird Company's proprietor Steve Frye, and token ex-pat climate scientist Peter Gent- for a night of avian brain teasers at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder. Proceeds

[cobirds] Recent Boulder County highlights

Dear Birders, On Sunday afternoon (4/5), there was an adult male MEXICAN MALLARD at Sombrero Marsh. It was with a raft of normal male Northern Mallards who were pestering a female N. Mallard. All outward appearance fit a Mexican Mallard, but there are always problems with mixing with Northerns.

[cobirds] Hygiene Swan--Tundra

Good morning, I went up to see the previously reported swan at the pond north of Hygiene Rd this morning. With close study in morning light, it was apparent to me that this is just a young TUNDRA SWAN, not a Trumpeter. The bird is not all that large when compared to nearby Cackling Geese, the

RE: [cobirds] Jaeger sp. , Boulder Res. , Boulder Co.

Dear Birders, I went down to the north shore of Boulder Reservoir from around 5:15-6 pm this evening. For most of the time, the jaeger was sitting on the water just beyond the buoys. The bird wasn't all that big, noticeably smaller than a relatively adjacent Ring-billed Gull. The overall color

Re: [cobirds] Baird Sparrow, Logan County

Mark Peterson's group found one Baird's Sparrow along with some Grasshopper Sparrows and such on rd 93, just north if the intersection of Rd 40. This is south of I-76 from exit 155. Christian Nunes Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Todd Deininger goldeneagle...@gmail.com

[cobirds] Grace's Warbler, Eldorado Mountain Open Space, Boulder Co., 6/2/14

Good morning, While doing point counts at the Eldorado Mountain Open Space (OSMP) this morning, I found a territorial male GRACE'S WARBLER. For years I've been looking at this particular grove of old-growth Ponderosa Pines and thinking about how great it would be to have a GRWA there. His

RE: [cobirds] Summer Tanager, Louisville, Boulder County

around. Next time, just have people email you if they want directions. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [cobirds] boulder black phoebe

The Black Phoebe continues downstream of Hwy 287 along Boulder Creek as of 4:10 pm. Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2014, at 5:16 PM, Alan Bell alan.b...@colorado.edu wrote: The black phoebe was sitting on the abutment rocks on the west side of the Boulder Creek

[cobirds] Zone-tailed Hawk- Lamar Community College Woods, Prowers

An immature ZONE-TAILED HAWK just put on a show for the birders birding the south end of the CC woods. Mark Peterson got some photos. A Worm-eating Warbler is the only other bird of note so far this morning. Christian Nunes With the CFO SE CO field trip Sent from my iPhone -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Gray Vireo in Lamar, CO

The GRAY VIREO continues in the Lamar High School shelter belt. At least one other birder was able to re-find the Zone-tailed Hawk circling over Lamar with Turkey Vultures in the last 1.5 hrs. Christian Nunes With the CFO field trip Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2014, at 4:59 PM, Duane

[cobirds] Painted Buntings, Picture Canyon, Baca Co. 5/10/14

Dear birders, After leaving the very discordant Zone-tailed Hawk habitat that is Lamar, the 11 members of the CFO Spring Field Trip booked it south to Picture Canyon in southern Baca County. The petroglyph-clad canyon walls are reminiscent of where one might encounter a Zone-tailed further

RE: [cobirds] Chico Ranch flycatcher ID ???

Bill's flycatcher is a Gray. It has a beautifully rounded head, bold pale lores, and a very long and flat bill that has a completely orange lower mandible. It is also plain in color, with no contrasting green or gray areas. Christian NunesBoulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com

Re: [cobirds] Boulder Glossy Ibis

Hi all, The previously reported Glossy Ibis was still present early this afternoon. Another bird if interest at this productive little pond was a gorgeous male Green-winged x Blue-winged Teal. A real stunner. Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone On Apr 20, 2014, at 9:52 AM, djwalt

[cobirds] Northern Cardinal, Boulder

Speaking of continuing rare birds, the NORTHERN CARDINAL that has been frequenting the gully near the west end of Hawthorn Dr was singing away yesterday evening. After parking at the end of Hawthorn, I hiked up the trail about 100 yards to the fork. The bird was downhill from there in some

RE: [cobirds] Wild Turkeys in Ft. Morgan and one in Longmont

Birders, There are generally two types of Wild Turkey in Colorado. The Merriam's Wild Turkey is mostly present in the foothills and mountains. This is the race that was probably common in the state pre-European settlement, but which was subsequently reduced to almost nil. In the last several

RE: [cobirds] Too bad birders can read...

Birders, There are many helpful resources out there that address the arrival dates of certain species in CO. Most notable is the eBird Bar Charts tool (http://ebird.org/ebird/GuideMe?cmd=changeLocation). Plug in CO and then select the Entire Region button on the right-hand box and press go. The

[cobirds] CFO Field Trip 2/9/14 is full

The participant quota has been met! Thanks for all the interest. Keep an eye on the next issue of Colorado Birds and the CFO website (cfobirds.org) for future field trip announcements. Christian Nunes CFO Vice President Boulder, CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because

[cobirds] CFO Winter Field Trip: Red Rocks And Beyond

Dear birders, There are still some spaces (n=4) open on the Colorado Field Ornithologists' Winter Field Trip: Red Rocks and Beyond which will happen this Sunday, February 9th. Join CFO Director Mike Henwood and Vice President Christian Nunes on this journey through Front Range foothills

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow- Teller Farms, Boulder Co.

Hi everyone, The adult Golden-crowned Sparrow continues with the White-crowned flock in the shrubs at the trailhead off Valmont. Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

Re: [cobirds] Possible Bay-breasted Warbler, Boulder

Still there, definite Bay-breasted Warbler. Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone On Nov 7, 2013, at 3:45 PM, Nathan Pieplow npiep...@gmail.com wrote: Alan Contreras, an experienced birder from Oregon who is working in Boulder for the next 8 months or so, found a warbler today

[cobirds] Little Gull - Terry Lake, Boulder Co.

The juvenile LITTLE GULL was still present at Terry Lake between 4:45-5:30 this afternoon. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Golden-crowned Sparrow

The adult Golden-crowned Sparrow has returned to the hedgerow at the Teller Farm North Trailhead off Valmont Rd. Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

RE: [cobirds] Ferruginous hawks ??? (pictures)

Bill and Joe, Since the tarsi are not feathered, it's not a Ferruginous Hawk. Ferruginous, and Rough-legged, have feathering all the way down to the feet. This is an immature Western Red-tailed Hawk. Classic heavily marked belly-band, streaked throat, and short gape (note that on Ferruginous,

[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler, Sabine's Gulls at Boulder Reservoir, Boulder Co., 9-28-13

. SABINE'S GULLS were working the southern end of the reservoir. A single COMMON/ARCTIC TERN was perched on one of the distant floating docks, but refused to fly, thus the ambiguity of ID. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos

RE: [cobirds] Boulder RC Sparrow

As of 8 am, the rufous-crowned sparrow has been detected. Sent with Verizon Mobile Email ---Original Message--- From: Steven Mlodinow sgm...@aol.com Sent: 6/15/2013 7:04 am To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Boulder RC Sparrow There is a Rufous-crowned Sparrow singing and calling

[cobirds] Eastern Meadowlark, Beech Open Space, Boulder County 6-10-13

Good morning, A few hours ago, I found a territorial EASTERN MEADOWLARK on the Beech Open Space, east of Highway 36 and south of Neva Road. This is just west of Lefthand Reservoir. The McGuckin's warehouse is across the highway to the west. Although there is an open gate to the track that goes

[cobirds] Photos from the CFO Convention

Hi everyone, Here's an album of my shots from the Convention: http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/sets/72157633968313127/ Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Boulder County White-rumped Sandpipers, etc.

Hello birders, There was a great number of new birds around today, mostly flycatchers and grassland species. Peter Gent called me around 4:30 with news of 3 adult WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS at Duck Pond, part of Walden Ponds. On Gunbarrel Hill, I found 3 CASSIN'S KINGBIRDS and about 45 LARK

RE: [cobirds] Red-Necked Phalarope @ Boulder Res

Hi all Sent with Verizon Mobile Email ---Original Message--- From: dslas...@gmail.com Sent: 5/21/2013 6:42 am To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Red-Necked Phalarope @ Boulder Res This morning the NW corner of Boulder Res is very birdy. Highlights are Spotted Sandpiper, 4

RE: [cobirds] Red-Necked Phalarope @ Boulder Res

Hi again, no whimbrel at the nw shore now. The red-necked phalarope, semi plover, and clark's grebe continue. There's also a willet. christian nunes Sent with Verizon Mobile Email ---Original Message--- From: dslas...@gmail.com Sent: 5/21/2013 6:42 am To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject

[cobirds] Black-throated Green Warbler, E Moorhead Cir, Boulder

Hello birders, A walk to the local coffee shot this morning produced a singing male BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER in the Ponderosa Pines at the corner of Tandra and East Moorhead Circle. From Table Mesa, turn south on Tantra, and go down the street until you reach the forced right hand turn onto

[cobirds] Fox Sparrow, South Mesa Trail, Boulder

a handful of MCCOWN'S LONGSPURS and 1 CHESTNUT-COLLARED. Also a couple of LOGGERHEAD SHRIKES. None of these birds were in accessible areas, but there are bound to be more out there. Great birding, Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes

RE: [cobirds] Sandhills and Horned Grebe, Teller Lake 5

The west and south side of Teller Lake #5 is closed to protect nesting birds. The Sandhill Cranes have been there for 11 days, and could be attempting a nesting attempt. No birders are permitted to walk around the permitted of the lake. Please give the animals some space. Christian

RE: [cobirds] Boulder Reservoir Mountain Plover

The mountain plover is still present on north shore of boulder res. 1010 Am. @ The unofficial 'beach'. christian nunes boulder Sent with Verizon Mobile Email ---Original Message--- From: Mark Minner-lee markrminner...@gmail.com Sent: 4/18/2013 7:10 pm To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject

[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler, Lathrop SP, Huerfano County

Birders, A group of Colorado Field Ornithologists board members found a TENNESSEE WARBLER loosely associated with a flock of RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS, BUSHTITS, and a YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER on the west side of Martin Lake this afternoon. The flock was close to the small stream that flows into

[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe, SOBO Creek, Boulder, 4-4-13

Hello everyone, An EASTERN PHOEBE has returned for the third consecutive year to the Canon Ditch head-gate along South Boulder Creek. To get to the area, one can either park on South Boulder Road and hike south along the creek path until you get to the huge cottonwood and the buck-and-rail

RE: [cobirds] status of Red-backed Junco in Colorado

Dave et al., I used to live in Flagstaff, AZ, which is where I first started getting interested in juncos when an intergrade Red-backed/Gray-headed showed up at my feeder. Before I get into this, I'd like to point out that an intergrade is a cross between two distinct races of a single species,

[cobirds] Boulder dunlin have moved

They are in the small pond just north east from mcintosh on harvard st. Christian nunes Sent with Verizon Mobile Email -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[cobirds] Boulder County-- Dunlin, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Golden-crowned Sparrow, etc.

Birders, David Waltman and I had a lovely afternoon birding around Boulder County, and we dipped out toes into Larimer Co. We started out at McIntosh Reservoir where the Dunlin were MIA, but we had some small conciliation with a bright CLARK'S GREBE and two distant peeps that I deemed to be a

[cobirds] Adult iceland gull @ teller #5

Seen around 830. Pale eyes, very pale gray and white wing tips, very limited black. No sign of the gwgu x herg or whatever it is. christian nunes boulder Sent with Verizon Mobile Email -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

RE: [cobirds] glaucous-winged gull at Teller 5, Boulder

Birders, Bill's post reminded me about an experience I had this past weekend when I went to study the gulls at Teller #5. As I drove up, I could see a large concentration of birds on the lake bed eating the dead fish (grass carp, I think. Probably some catfish, too). But as soon as I started

[cobirds] Boulder County 1/5/13

gulls) at my feet. Nothing terribly rare, though, that I could pick out. 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKEDS (1 ad, 1 2nd w, 1 1st w), 1 CALIFORNIA GULL, a handfull of THAYER'S GULLS, and good numbers of HERRING GULLS. The adult Glaucous was MIA, although it's been pretty regular lately. Cheers, Christian

RE: [cobirds] Re: Swans in Canon City, Fremont Co.

There were still several swans on Baseline around mid-day today when I drove by. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:22:46 -0800 From: nancy_ry...@live.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Re: Swans in Canon City, Fremont Co. Rich

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon, Valmont Reservoir, Boulder, 12/6/12

. The RTLO is associating with Western Grebes. Good birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, 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

[cobirds] Baseline Reservoir Tundra Swan neck band recovery info

, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. (Lat: 66.19694; Lon: -161.155). That's about 2800 miles as the swan flies. No wonder they're so tired. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received

[cobirds] Tundra Swans, Boulder, 11-20-12

or so. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Boulder birds 11/4/12, Pacific Loon, Swamp Sparrow, etc.

Hello birders, There was an adult PACIFIC LOON on Boulder Reservoir this morning. There are still 4 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS at Sixmile, but no Black-bellied Plover. Along Boulder Creek just west of 75th St, there was a SWAMP SPARROW, the resident AMERICAN DIPPER, and 1 AUDUBON'S and 1 MYRTLE

[cobirds] Sabine's Gull, Black-bellied Plover, Sixmile Reservoir, Boulder, 10/27/12

Hello birders, Thanks to Dave Dowell's eBird report, I tracked down the juvenile BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER at Sixmile this afternoon. There was also a juvenile SABINE'S GULL foraging along the shore. The same bird that was reported earlier in the fall?? Anyone seen it recently?? Lots of activity

[cobirds] Harris's and Grasshopper Sparrows, Boulder, 10/25/12

feeding in the median of the dirt track that goes west through the old homestead across the street from where Monarch meets 55th. Although this property is open to the public (OSMP) and the gate is open, please do not drive vehicles down the track. That, I'm quite sure, is not authorized. Christian

RE: [cobirds] NO Hermit Warbler at Last Chance on 10/10 AM

on the CFO web page: www.cfobirds.org (highly recommended as a Home page) Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:09:20 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] NO Hermit Warbler at Last Chance on 10/10 AM From: wrsha...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com There were two Hermits

[cobirds] Chestnut-collared Longspurs, Boulder County 9-19-12

Hello birders, There were two CHESTNUT-COLLARED LONGSPURS visiting the puddle that is about 150 yards down the Coalton Trail, accessed off Highway 128, this afternoon. There was little else out there as far as bird life goes. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com

[cobirds] Mourning Warbler, Boulder County 9-11-12

, 16 BREWER'S SPARROWS, 6 WESTERN TANAGERS, the local pair of BALD EAGLES, and a group of cow and calve Elk. The SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER was still present yesterday (9-10-12) morning from 10-11, feeding on the south shore of North Teller Puddle #5. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO

RE: [cobirds] RFI: three-toed woodpeckers

I found several American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the area of the Dome Fire on Anenome Hill recently. This is just outside downtown Boulder. From either the Centennial or Settler's Park Trailheads, find the Anenome Hill Trail. I have never actually hiked this trail since I am usually out and

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