[cobirds] Six Raptors at Barr Lake (Adams Co.) today.

[Dave Cameron]

Of a 30 species list today, we had six raptors represented:

- A pair of Great Horned Owls being surprisingly active in broad daylight, 
both leaving the visitors' center at 12:30, and returning around 4:00.

- Seemingly sparse Bald Eagle numbers (5 or 6), but nonetheless, a pair 
posed very cooperatively on a snag on the way back from the gazebo.

- Two, or possibly three pairs of American Kestrel.

- One Rough-legged Hawk.

- 3 or 4 Red-tailed Hawks.

- 4 Northern Harriers.

A fine day of birding, indeed.

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[cobirds] Common Poorwill, N. Denver/Adams, thursday

[Dave Cameron]

Deb found a Common Poorwill perched on a window ledge of her office 
building on Thursday, in the vicinity of 52nd and Zuni, North Denver, Adams 
County.

Dave Cameron
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[cobirds] Re: Good birds on a 'slow' day at Harriman

[Dave Cameron]

Correction-- it was, of course, a Wilson's Snipe, not Common

On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 3:50:33 PM UTC-6 Dave Cameron wrote:

> We ambled slowly around the lake at Harriman Park (Kipling just S of US 
> 285, Jeffco) this afternoon.  The lake was seemingly very empty of 
> waterfowl, but we gave it a whirl, and came up with quite a bit of 
> entertainment:
>
> A large flock of Common Grackles, plus 1 m and 2 f Great-tailed Grackles
> Many RWBBs
> A couple of Blue Jays, plus a couple of Woodhouse's Scrub Jays
> 1 Marsh Wren, one of the highlights.
> 1 pair of Green-winged Teal
> Many Coots and Cormorants
> 1 Song Sparrow
> Say's Phoebes
> 1 Pied-billed and 2 Western Grebes
> 1 Red-breasted Merganser, another highlight
> 1 Common Snipe, perhaps the final highlight
> Tree, Barn, and VG Swallows
>
> Dave Cameron
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[cobirds] Good birds on a 'slow' day at Harriman

[Dave Cameron]

We ambled slowly around the lake at Harriman Park (Kipling just S of US 
285, Jeffco) this afternoon.  The lake was seemingly very empty of 
waterfowl, but we gave it a whirl, and came up with quite a bit of 
entertainment:

A large flock of Common Grackles, plus 1 m and 2 f Great-tailed Grackles
Many RWBBs
A couple of Blue Jays, plus a couple of Woodhouse's Scrub Jays
1 Marsh Wren, one of the highlights.
1 pair of Green-winged Teal
Many Coots and Cormorants
1 Song Sparrow
Say's Phoebes
1 Pied-billed and 2 Western Grebes
1 Red-breasted Merganser, another highlight
1 Common Snipe, perhaps the final highlight
Tree, Barn, and VG Swallows

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: ID help

[Dave Cameron]

Sounds like a "Gray-headed" form of Dark-eyed Junco.

On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:14:40 PM UTC-7 Gary Brower wrote:

> Friends,
>
> I was birding this afternoon on the Big Dry Creek Trail (in Centennial, CO 
> —Arapahoe County).  And I’m stumped.
>
> Into a tree flew two birds. One *clearly* a House Finch (red head and 
> all). The other was similarly-sized, but with no red. What it *did* have, 
> however, was a V-shaped set of feathers on its (back) — i.e., from the 
> upper parts of each folded wing, with the “tip” of the “v” just above there 
> rump. Again, house finch sized; finch bill. If not for the white pattern, I 
> would have just called it a female house finch.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Gary Brower
> Unincorporated Arapahoe County
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[cobirds] Red-breasted Merganser / South Platte Res

[Dave Cameron]

Yesterday, Saturday 2/18, Chatfield was almost 0% open water, so we went to 
South Platte Reservoir (not sure if that's Arapahoe or Jeffco).  

81 Ring-necked Ducks,
18 Common Merganser
A half-dozen Hooded Merganser
2 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER
15-20 Ring-billed Gulls
A couple of Bufflehead and Goldeneye.

Walking the Mary Carter bike trail North from there, ponds were mostly 
frozen except the 1st on the right near the rest rooms, with the fishing 
deck.  Here saw 20-25 Lesser Scaup, 6 Hoodies, many Shovelers.  

Along the trail were 2 juv. Red-tailed Hawks, also 1 ad. and 1 juv. Bald 
Eagle.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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Re: [cobirds] El Paso county --- possible WESTERN GULL

[Dave Cameron]

Well, California and Lesser Black-backed will have yellow legs, and Mark's 
bird has pink legs

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1:07:26 PM UTC-7 vligh...@gmail.com wrote:

> Good afternoon Mark!
> This last weekend I caught several flocks of these. Many said they look 
> like California or Lesser Black-backed also.
> Val Lightbody
>
> On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 10:46 AM 'Mark Peterson' via Colorado Birds <
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>> COBirders,
>>
>> I photographed what appears to be a 2nd winter WESTERN GULL at Big 
>> Johnson. The photo is not great (story of my life) but other than not 
>> showing the bill well it looks good. In the field, the bill looked large to 
>> me. If others have thoughts please feel free to comment.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also of note were 13 Lesser Black-backed Gulls of all ages, 1st through 
>> 4th cycles, and adults.
>>
>>
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[cobirds] Massive flock of Bohemians/Denver

[Dave Cameron]

On a walk through my neighborhood (Harvey Park) in SW Denver today at about 
3:00 or so, I came across a flock of approximately 200 Bohemian Waxwings, 
in the vicinity of Wolff and Lakeridge.  Two groups of about 50 had taken 
off to the NW, leaving about 100 behind, perched high in a bare tree.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] TUNDRA SWAN, Jeffco or Arapahoe

[Dave Cameron]

Greetings,

Not sure if Bufflehead Lake (across Mineral to the South of Cooley Lake, 
near Carson Nature Center, Littleton) is in Jefferson or Arapahoe County, 
as the border is right there somewhere.

But from the bird blind at the south end of the lake there was 1 adult 
Tundra Swan, in the SW corner.  About 3:00- 3:30 pm.

Good numbers and good variety of winter ducks on all the nearby lakes and 
ponds.

Also 1 female Long-tailed Duck on South Platte Res.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Cattle Egrets / Adams Co

[Dave Cameron]

Very busy and enjoyable birding today at Clear Creek Valley Park (Tennyson 
& about 58th), and Jim Baker Reservoir, just North of there, named for the 
mountain man of the 1800s, not Tammy Faye's husband.

In the ponds along I-76, hundreds of Swallows, including N. Rough-winged, 
Barn, Violet-green, and Cliff; again this year, dozens of pairs of Am. 
Avocets on nests-- saw one brand-new hatchling; also Mallard with babies, 
Canada geese with babies, Kildeer with babies, Mourning Dove with 
fledglings; Snowy Egrets, Great Blue Heron, Brown-headed Cowbird, Com. 
Grackles, many RWBBs defending nests, EC Doves, Osprey, RTHK, Yellow 
Warbler, Belted Kingfisher and more.

A short walk up Tennyson takes you to Jim Baker Res, where we saw 4 CATTLE 
EGRETS  working the grassy hill on the North side for insects.  Also 
Western Wood-Pewee, Pelicans, Cormorants, Western Grebe, 1 m Com.Merganser, 
and more.

Total of 35 species this morning.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] 32-species bike ride to Tucker Gulch / Jeffco

[Dave Cameron]

Deb and I rode from the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt trailhead at Youngfield and 
I-70 out to Tucker Gulch, Golden.  A little over 5 mi each way.

On the ponds near the highway, we had Yellow-headed Blackbird, Blue-winged 
teal, Eastern Kingbird, among others.

At Tucker Gulch, among many others, we encountered:

Yellow Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Am. Goldfinch
Lesser Goldfinch
Western Wood-Pewee
Swainson's Thrush
Gray Catbird
Black-headed Grosbeak
Western Tanager
Black-chinned Hummingbird

I think it would be fair to characterize Tucker Gulch as "the best 50 yards 
of birding in Colorado."  It has produced some noteworthy sightings over 
the last few years, requires zero exertion, and even has a little library 
along the path.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Backyard Wilson's Warbler, Lazuli / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

Not the busiest migration in the back yard here in Harvey Park so far this 
year, but it's been getting interesting.  

Over the past week, I've had:

Green-tailed Towhee
Wilson's Warbler
Lazuli Bunting (1m, hoping for more, as I've had as many as 9m, 3f, in the 
past)
1 Broad-tailed hummer
House Wren
Chipping Sparrows
Lincoln's Sparrow

I'm expecting Western Tanager/Black-headed Grosbeak/Bullock's Oriole, any 
minute now.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: GARGANEY in Boulder County

[Dave Cameron]

I don't see any updates anywhere today on the Garganey-- is anyone aware of 
any attempts to get on the bird today, successful or otherwise?  

Also, there was some discussion yesterday about permission to walk in the 
short way... any info on that, one way or the other, would also be 
appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7:31:07 AM UTC-6 ge...@ucar.edu wrote:

> All, 
>
> Eric is correct that there is no documentation of the April 1996 Garganeys 
> at Sombrero Marsh in the CBRC database, so that either nothing was 
> submitted (very likely), or the submission was misplaced (rather unlikely). 
> This was the era when submissions were pieces of paper, and not the easy 
> electronic submissions that we have presently. 
>
> I'm told the pair were there for a week, and were seen by many observers: 
> Alex Brown, Dave Leatherman, Maggie Boswell, John Vanderpoel, Bill 
> Kaempfer, etc.  I didn't see them, so must have been out of state. Old 
> submissions of really rare species in Colorado to the CBRC are welcome. 
>
> Cheers,  Peter Gent. 
> Boulder, CO. 
>
>
> On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 11:56 PM DAVID A LEATHERMAN  
> wrote:
>
>> Eric et al,
>> My journal entry for 26 April 1996 says: "Garganey (1 pair) LIFE LIST 
>> (COLORADO LIFE LIST) First seen early in week at Jim Hamm park in Longmont 
>> (not by me), soon showed up in Boulder (Sombrero Marsh).  Mostly in 
>> cattails."
>>
>> I did not own a suitable camera at the time and did not take any photos.  
>> I did not write up a report, because of the reason you surmised (it was not 
>> my find and the responsibility of the finder to write up).  Yes, a lame 
>> excuse.
>>
>> Sooo, if you count 1990 at Jackson, 1992 in Boulder, 1996 in Boulder (a 
>> male-female pair), and then Brian Tarbox's wonderful find at Boyd Lake in 
>> 2022, that makes 5 known Garganeys for Colorado.
>>
>> Dave Leatherman
>> Fort Collins
>> --
>> *From:* cob...@googlegroups.com  on behalf of 
>> Eric DeFonso 
>> *Sent:* Sunday, May 8, 2022 9:25 PM
>> *To:* cob...@googlegroups.com 
>> *Subject:* Re: [cobirds] GARAGNEY Larimer County 
>>  
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> eBird shows three occurrences of Garganey for Colorado – 1990 (Jackson 
>> Res, Morgan Cty), 1992 and 1996 (both at Sombrero Marsh, Boulder Cty). The 
>> '90 and '92 records are reflected in the official CBRC documentation, but 
>> there appears to be none for the 1996 occurrence. And there appear not to 
>> be any rejected or "unaccepted" records for Garganey at any time (e.g., no 
>> rejection due to possible provenance concerns).
>>
>> Does anyone know why the 1996 occurrence was not documented with the 
>> CBRC? Aside from perhaps observers then thinking, "Well, someone else will 
>> document it," was there possibly some other consideration?
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> ---
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>> near Lyons, Boulder County, CO
>>
>>
>> On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 3:25 PM smka2 via Colorado Birds <
>> cob...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>> Cobirders,
>>
>>  
>>
>> Correction to my earlier post, there are only two previously documented 
>> records of this species in the state.  This will be the third once everyone 
>> submits their sightings to the Colorado Bird Records Committee.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Good Birding,
>>
>> Steve Stachowiak
>>
>> Highlands Ranch, CO
>>
>>  
>>
>>  
>>
>> *From:* smka2 via Colorado Birds  
>> *Sent:* Sunday, May 8, 2022 10:50 AM
>> *To:* 'COBIRDS' 
>> *Subject:* RE: [cobirds] GARAGNEY Larimer County
>>
>>  
>>
>> Cobirders,
>>
>>  
>>
>> Note that this is only the second documented record in the state of this 
>> species.  Mother’s Day picnic at Boyd Lake anyone?
>>
>>  
>>
>> Good Birding,
>>
>> Steve Stachowiak
>>
>> Highlands Ranch, CO
>>
>>  
>>
>> *From:* cob...@googlegroups.com  *On Behalf Of 
>> *Rachel 
>> Kolokoff Hopper
>> *Sent:* Sunday, May 8, 2022 10:07 AM
>> *To:* COBIRDS 
>> *Subject:* [cobirds] GARAGNEY Larimer County
>>
>>  
>>
>> A make GARGANEY is on the NW most portion of Boyd Lake. Found by Brian 
>> Tarbox. 
>>
>>  
>>
>>
>> https://maps.apple.com/?address=Boyd%20Lake,%20Fort%20Collins,%20CO,%20United%20States=16340773299649701446=40.460750,-105.038225=7618=My%20Location&_ext=EiYpUeVqGso0REAxbfgnAuZCWsA5wRPEimQ

[cobirds] White-winged Junco / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

I had a White-winged form of Dark-eyed Junco in my yard in Harvey Park this 
morning.  While range maps do show that we're in their winter range, I have 
had every imaginable form of Junco every winter for 17 years here, but have 
only ever seen White-winged in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  I'll put a 
photo on the CFO Facebook page.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Slaty-backed Gull Larimer (Update)

[Dave Cameron]

Has anyone gotten up there and on the bird this morning?

Thanks,

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 5:37:45 PM UTC-6 Nick Komar wrote:

> Slaty-backed Gull is currently resting on ice at south end of lake. (Red 
> pin). Distant but good views from southwest shoreline. 
>
> Nick Komar
> Fort Collins CO
>
>
>
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[cobirds] Red-breasted Merganser / Jeffco

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South Platte Res this afternoon, mostly frozen over but with some open 
water on the far East end (trail across the top horrifically muddy).  A 
small # of Com. Goldeneye, 1 pair Green-winged Teal (seemed odd on the big 
res), a dozen Ring-billed Gulls, 2 Bald Eagles sitting on the ice, and 
about 55 Common Merganser, mostly males.  1 Red-breasted male was 
associating with the flock.

Dave Cameron
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[cobirds] Re: Brown-headed Nuthatch in western KS

[Dave Cameron]

Brown-headed Nuthatch was re-introduced last year in the Ozarks in 
Missouri.  Possibly this is a wandering member of that population.

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 10:03:06 AM UTC-6 Brandon wrote:

> Colorado birders should be on the lookout for this species.  One is in 
> Garden City, Kansas, only 70 miles from the Colorado border.  A few 
> Colorado birders got to see it yesterday morning.  Since Pygmy Nuthatches 
> aren't really wandering around this fall, if you see one in eastern 
> Colorado, be sure it isn't a Brown-headed Nuthatch and let us know.  
> Colorado hasn't had this species so far.  The bird in Garden City, is the 
> furthest west one to be found ever.
>
> Brandon Percival 
> Pueblo West, CO
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[cobirds] Re: Shorebird Workshop field trip report

[Dave Cameron]

Any White-rumped at Prewitt?

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 9:38:33 PM UTC-6 Nick Komar wrote:

> I led the shorebird workshop field trip to Jumbo Reservoir today, for a 
> great group of 9 registrants (you know who you are). Shorebirding was slow 
> (just 12 species between Jumbo and Red Lion SWA). So we ended the day at 
> Prewitt Reservoir south mudflats which hosted 19 species of shorebirds 
> including two rarities: Short-billed Dowitcher and Buff-breasted Sandpiper 
> (photo below). We had twenty species of shorebirds on the day, as well as 
> some nice land birds at Tamarack Ranch SWA including Bell’s Vireo and two 
> Ovenbirds, and several Mississippi Kites in Sterling. 
>
> Nick Komar
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Re: [cobirds] Chatfield Terns and Godwit, Douglas County

[Dave Cameron]

We saw that bird, too.  There was also an adult Forster's present, its 
black cap mostly intact, but fading.

Dave



On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 9:47:51 PM UTC-6 rosanne@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi,
>  Birders who were present this morning around 9am at the sand spit noticed 
> this Tern (IMG_4089) with the dark eye line behind the eye. We tentatively 
> thought it was a juvenile or nonbreeding adult Forster's Tern.
>  Is this the one Forster's that Dave ID'd? 
> In the second photo are they all Common Terns then?
>
> Best,
>
> Rosanne
>
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 3:45 PM Scott Somershoe  
> wrote:
>
>> Sorry for being delinquent on posting birds here timely.
>>
>> As a follow up to Dave’s post, I rode down to Chatfield Saturday morning. 
>> I stopped on the dam on my way to the sand spit and counted 58 snowy egrets 
>> lined up hunting about 630am. 
>>
>> I arrived at the sand spit (still Douglas county) and had 18 Avocets, a 
>> few peeps, and eventually saw 18 or so black terns way to the west. I rode 
>> over to a vantage just west of the fisherman’s pier area and counted 22 
>> black terns going back and forth from JeffCo to Douglas co. Nice to see 
>> them way into JeffCo waters. 
>>
>> I birded S Platte delta and had one Forster's tern. I got caught off 
>> guard by what I assumed were teal but were actually 3 shovelers and 6 
>> pintail. I checked out the 4 assumed western grebes and one was a clark’s! 
>>
>> I decided on a whim to go back to the sand spit and boy oh boy what a 
>> good call that was. About 19 black terns were loafing! They are one of my 
>> favorites. The avocets still were there. A Marbled Godwit dropped in. Both 
>> yellowlegs species made appearances, as did Bairds sand and a semipalmated 
>> plover called and dropped in for maybe 30 seconds and was gone. I 
>> eventually saw a flock of shorebirds flying around but didn’t get a good 
>> enough look at them in flight but knew I wasn’t sure what they were in poor 
>> lighting. There were 12 birds with one smaller than the rest. Then they 
>> landed on the water and I realized they were wilsons phalaropes. What was 
>> that smaller bird???  
>>
>> No new birds for the green big year, but all round quality. It was a 
>> really great morning. Add to the Curlew I had there early last Saturday 
>> morning, pretty good green birding. I didn’t find any of my targets but you 
>> know I’ll try again :)
>>
>> As I was packing up, a rock wren came up to the edge of the path and 
>> walked over to me. It hopped on my bike. I was 2’ from it. I got photos of 
>> it on my bike. Ha! Cheeky little birds. Good big year blog material! 
>>
>> It’s going to be a busy bike riding couple months! I need a massage and 
>> nap 
>>
>> I think a couple big sits at the sand spit may be warranted this fall. I 
>> can’t wait!! 
>>
>> Good green birding!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Scott Somershoe 
>> Littleton CO
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Aug 22, 2021, at 2:59 PM, Dave Cameron  wrote:
>>
>> The sandspit at the South Marina at Chatfield today around 1pm had
>>
>> 11 Black Terns
>> 6 Common Terns
>> 1 Forster's Tern
>> 1 Marbled Godwit
>> 2 California Gulls
>> ~150 Ring-billed Gulls
>> Many Pelicans, maybe a dozen DC Cormorants.
>>
>> So our shorebird search yielded 1 shorebird, but it was a good one.  
>> Earlier today at Cherry Creek in Aurora (Arapaho County), we got a total of 
>> 4-- 2 Solitary and 2 Spotted Sandpipers.  Also many Pelicans, many Snowy 
>> Egrets, Ring bills, and other obvious suspects.
>>
>> Dave Cameron
>> Denver
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[cobirds] Chatfield Terns and Godwit, Douglas County

[Dave Cameron]

The sandspit at the South Marina at Chatfield today around 1pm had

11 Black Terns
6 Common Terns
1 Forster's Tern
1 Marbled Godwit
2 California Gulls
~150 Ring-billed Gulls
Many Pelicans, maybe a dozen DC Cormorants.

So our shorebird search yielded 1 shorebird, but it was a good one.  
Earlier today at Cherry Creek in Aurora (Arapaho County), we got a total of 
4-- 2 Solitary and 2 Spotted Sandpipers.  Also many Pelicans, many Snowy 
Egrets, Ring bills, and other obvious suspects.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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Re: [cobirds] Bug question

[Dave Cameron]

Grapeleaf Skeletonizer?

Dave C

On Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 8:19:18 PM UTC-6 Bryan Guarente wrote:

> Ira,
> To not take this too far outside of the realm of birds for too long, this 
> looks like a moth i. The genus *Harrisina*. You can see some more info 
> here:
> https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/126906-Harrisina?locale=en-US
>
> I suggest you grab the app called iNaturalist. With this you can insert 
> your photos and it will suggest what it believes the photo is of. It works 
> surprisingly well for everything from trees/plants to birds to herps to 
> insects and fungi. 
>
> Bryan
>
> On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 7:51 PM Ira Sanders  wrote:
>
>> Birders
>> Attached is a photo of a flying bug. It's black with a little orange.  
>>  I realize it's not a bird question but we have delved into bugs before 
>> like black witches so I thought I would give this a shot.
>>  Does anyone know what it is?
>> Ira Sanders 
>> Golden 
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Re: [cobirds] Possible Slaty-backed Gull, Larimer

[Dave Cameron]

Thanks, Nick, for the explanation.  And, it saves me a trip!  

- Dave Cameron

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:27:39 PM UTC-6 Nick Komar wrote:

> Sorry I meant to follow up. I read up on first-cycle Slaty-backed Gull 
> Identification. While this bird looked similar, a couple features in 
> particular ruled out Slaty-backed Gull. The outer wing (a.k.a. the hand) 
> was long like Herring and Glaucous-winged, rather than short. Also the bill 
> was very long with the curvature of the culmen well anterior to the 
> nostrils. In Slaty-backed, the bill is short with the curvature beginning 
> over the nostrils. Therefore I concluded that this bird was not 
> Slaty-backed but rather a hybrid Gw x herring. This hybrid combo is 
> becoming more frequent among our winter gulls, and is well known to appear 
> similar to slaty-backed gull in first cycle plumages. 
>
> I have been keeping an eye on the Larimer gull flock and have not seen 
> this bird again. 
>
> Nick Komar
>
> On Apr 6, 2021, at 4:48 PM, Dave Cameron  wrote:
>
> Has anyone had occasion to go search for this bird since the 28th?  Any 
> info as to whether it's still around would be appreciated.  Thanks!
>
>
> Dave Cameron
> Denver
>
> On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10:32:50 PM UTC-6 colima...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Most lariphiles agree some first cycle pale-headed gulls are 
>> challenging.  So much variation. 
>> Can you you elaborate on those “checked boxes” you mention?  
>>
>> Bruce Webb
>> Former Boulder resident 
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 11:42 AM Nicholas Komar  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> A first cycle large white-headed Gull at Horseshoe Reservoir in Loveland 
>>> (Larimer) seems to check most boxes for Slaty-backed Gull. See photos 
>>> below. Warning: this age/species combo is very difficult to confirm so may 
>>> not get confirmed in eBird or accepted by a records committee. But wanted 
>>> to share to give folks an opportunity to look for it. 
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Re: [cobirds] Possible Slaty-backed Gull, Larimer

[Dave Cameron]

Has anyone had occasion to go search for this bird since the 28th?  Any 
info as to whether it's still around would be appreciated.  Thanks!

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10:32:50 PM UTC-6 colima...@gmail.com wrote:

> Most lariphiles agree some first cycle pale-headed gulls are challenging.  
> So much variation. 
> Can you you elaborate on those “checked boxes” you mention?  
>
> Bruce Webb
> Former Boulder resident 
>
> On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 11:42 AM Nicholas Komar  
> wrote:
>
>> A first cycle large white-headed Gull at Horseshoe Reservoir in Loveland 
>> (Larimer) seems to check most boxes for Slaty-backed Gull. See photos 
>> below. Warning: this age/species combo is very difficult to confirm so may 
>> not get confirmed in eBird or accepted by a records committee. But wanted 
>> to share to give folks an opportunity to look for it. 
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[cobirds] Re: Red-breasted Sapsucker

[Dave Cameron]

A handful of birders saw and enjoyed the Red-breasted (hybrid?) Sapsucker 
this afternoon between about 3:00 and 4:00.  It had been seen prior to our 
arrival, but had been scared off by a squirrel.  It did return shortly 
after we got there, about 80 south of Bear Creek Ave (Morrison's main drag) 
on Park Ave, East of the road in a backyard that was visible from the 
road.  It took off South and uphill, to a tree at Park Ave and Spring St. 

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 10:56:17 AM UTC-7 Nathan Pieplow wrote:

> I am looking at the possible Red-breasted Sapsucker in Morrison right now 
> from the creek path between Park Ave and the Highway 8 bridge. It's in a 
> Douglas-fir across the creek to the south.
>
> Nathan Pieplow
> Boulder
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[cobirds] Re: Barr Lake Sunday

[Dave Cameron]

Two different people now have asked me whether Western Meadowlark migrates, 
or if it stays all winter and is simply quieter.

I personally never see them in winter, so I looked it up, and found 
this:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Western_Meadowlark/maps-range#, 
which basically says that they do, and also that they do not, migrate.  It 
references birds that migrate off breeding grounds, as well as some who 
don't; birds at higher elevations that move downhill in winter, etc.  
Although this info is not Colorado-specific.  They do show purple on the 
range map, implying year-round presence, if not necessarily of all of the 
same birds.  So, yes!  Any insight as to our locals would be enlightening.  

Thanks,

Dave

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11:04:12 AM UTC-7 Dave Cameron wrote:

> Slightly late report... On Sunday the 6th, at Barr Lake SP:
>
> A good flock (20 or so) American Tree Sparrows
> 5,000 or so Common Merganser
> Possibly double that many geese, including Canada, Cackling and TWO Ross' 
> Geese
> 150-200 Am. White Pelicans.  The previously mentioned swan that was 
> associating with them was not seen.
> 10-15 Bald Eagles
> Quite a few Pintails and Mallards, scattered throughout
> 2 very late Western Meadowlarks
> 2 Kestrels
> 2 Pheasant
>
> Dave Cameron
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[cobirds] Barr Lake Sunday

[Dave Cameron]

Slightly late report... On Sunday the 6th, at Barr Lake SP:

A good flock (20 or so) American Tree Sparrows
5,000 or so Common Merganser
Possibly double that many geese, including Canada, Cackling and TWO Ross' 
Geese
150-200 Am. White Pelicans.  The previously mentioned swan that was 
associating with them was not seen.
10-15 Bald Eagles
Quite a few Pintails and Mallards, scattered throughout
2 very late Western Meadowlarks
2 Kestrels
2 Pheasant

Dave Cameron
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Re: [cobirds] Joe Roller sad news

[Dave Cameron]

I saw Joe speak a couple of times, met him in person a couple of times, but 
emailed back and forth with him many times over the years.  Sometimes he 
wrote me to ask for information about a sighting I"d posted, and sometimes 
he wrote to give me information about such a sighting.  He was always 
informative and funny, and full of kindness.  He was the nice old uncle you 
wanted to to take you fishing.  Or better yet, birding.  My favorite Joe 
story was when someone thought they saw a Ross' Gull out in the middle of 
Cherry Creek Res, so Joe sprang into action and ponied up a couple of bucks 
for two guys who had a boat to haul him out there on the double to confirm 
it.   Joe was a legend in the Colorado birding community-- if you got 
around enough to know anyone, you knew who he was.  We are very saddened to 
hear of his passing, and offer our heartfelt condolences to his family.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 1:28:28 AM UTC-7 Bob Andrews wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Anyone who goes birding in eastern and southern Africa will see 
> Lilac-breasted Rollers, and inevitably it is at or near the top of the list 
> of favorite birds. They are colorful, outgoing, and always a delight to 
> see. Very much like Joe Roller himself.
>
> Bob Andrews
>
> Yekepa, Liberia, West Africa
> On Thursday, November 26, 2020, 05:03:04 PM MST, Diana Beatty <
> otowi...@gmail.com> wrote: 
>
>
> I believe the Lilac-Breasted Roller was/is his Profile Photo on Facebook, 
> Deborahann.  Thanks for sharing.
>
> On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 11:53 AM Deborahann S-C  wrote:
>
> I didn't have the honor to meet Joe Roller, though I learned a lot from 
> his Cobirds posts. Whenever I saw his name, I was invariably reminded of a 
> colorful bird I saw in Botswana -- the Lilac-Breasted Roller -- and I 
> imagine him flying over the Chobe River now. Soar high, Joe! I will miss 
> you, too.
>
> Deborahann Smith-Cleveland
> North Boulder, Colorado
>
> On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 11:11 AM 'Andrews Robert' via Colorado Birds <
> cob...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> It is indeed sad to hear of Joe Roller’s death. I have known him for many 
> years, birding together, talking at meetings, and in recent years mostly 
> communicating by email. Every interaction I have had with him over the 
> years has been positive and enjoyable. I concur with all of the many 
> comments that have already been posted about Joe as I have noticed the same 
> character traits so many others have mentioned. I will miss him as indeed 
> the entire Colorado birding community will.
>
> Bob Andrews
>
> Yekepa, Liberia, West Africa
>
>
> On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 03:45:20 PM MST, Larry Modesitt <
> larry@gmail.com> wrote: 
>
>
> Cobirders,
>
> The very sad news is that Joe died last night of cancer just after 
> midnight. His wife Maryanne said that despite his pain, he was still 
> cracking jokes with the nurses yesterday morning. “He made me laugh every 
> single day,” she said. Either one of their boys, Dan and Tom, was always 
> able to be with him for the past month. 
>
> I was out running with my dog when Joe corralled us decades ago. That’s 
> how I became one of many people Joe introduced to birding. That led to us 
> birding together all over Colorado and the world. Joe’s love of teaching 
> folks about birds, almost always with a humorous insight, continued through 
> his illness. He was a valuable contributor to Denver Field Ornithologists, 
> Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Colorado Field Ornithologists, and the 
> medical community. There has never been anyone like Joe Roller, and he will 
> be missed greatly.
>
> We can believe that last night just after midnight, St. Peter laughed 
> harder than he had all year.
>
> Larry Modesitt
>
> Arvada
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[cobirds] Bohemian- YES, Solitary Sandpiper, and more. LTTN/Jeffco

[Dave Cameron]

After a dozen scatter-flights by the large flock of Waxwings today at 
Hudson Gardens, the Bohemian was finally re-found behind the visitors' 
center, and enjoyed by several birders.

A subsequent trip to South Platte Res, including a walk N to the bird 
blind, added to a 37-species total for the day, including:

6 Wilson's Snipe
1 Solitary Sandpiper

Good numbers of ducks, including-

American Wigeon
Redhead
Green-winged Teal
Common and Hooded Mergansers
Ruddy Ducks
Goldeneye
Bufflehead

Dave Cameron
Denver

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Re: [cobirds] Chucker in El Paso county

[Dave Cameron]

The science isn't really all that strict.  A self-sustaining (ie, breeding 
on their own in the wild, and that being where they came from) population 
becomes countable.  This gives us Purple Swamphen after a couple of 
generations, Rosy-faced Lovebird in Phx, and certainly Ring-necked 
Pheasants.  Escaped Parrots, on the other hand, that might be living 
outdoors for years because they live for years, doesn't make them wild, if 
they're not an established breeding population.  Birds that were raised in 
a box and let loose in a field for hunters are not wild.  

It's all right here, Rule 
#3:  https://www.aba.org/aba-recording-rules-and-interpretations/

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 7:27:50 AM UTC-7 cinnamon...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Matt, 
>
> I went to see the Chukar. I can get you the lady’s name and contact info 
> if you want to go see it. It has been hanging around her back yard. It’s a 
> beautiful bird.   Call me at 719-639-1613 <(719)%20639-1613>. 
>
> Cinnamon Bergeron 
>
> On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 2:42 PM Matt  wrote:
>
>> Hey there?
>> Is there any contact or visitor information for going to see the Chucker 
>> in the Springs?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Matt Newport
>> Aurora 
>>
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[cobirds] Backyard Steller's Jay / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

Of course we've all seen Steller's Jays every single time we've set foot 
into the foothills W of Denver.  But, along with the influx of Juncos that 
took me from FOS bird to FOS flock of a dozen, this past cold front also 
brought me a Mountain Chickadee (4th or 5th time in 16 yrs here), and a 
Steller's Jay-- first-ever here, and yard species #82!

Dave Cameron
Harvey Park, Denver 


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Re: [cobirds] Pinyon Jays in uncommon places?

[Dave Cameron]

20 - 30 Pinyon Jays in Chaffee County this past weekend, NE of BV.  Not 
sure if that counts as unusual for the bird.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 4:50:08 PM UTC-6 Larry Modesitt wrote:

> I had a flock of 6 Pinyon Jays flying east from Empire last week. But a 
> Blue Jay and a Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay in Empire Sunday, and a Scrub Jay at 
> my feeder near Standley Lake in Arvada on 9/24. These definitely are 
> unusual sightings.
>
> Larry Modesitt, Arvada
>
> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:15 AM, 'DEBORAH CARSTENSEN' via Colorado Birds <
> cob...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Hmmm, And I’ve had several visits from what I called a Woodhouse jay in 
> Littleton and I’ve not seen them here before. 
> Deb Carstensen 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:59 AM, Diana Beatty  wrote:
>
> 
> I have noticed a lot of reports the past few weeks of Pinyon Jays outside 
> of their usual habitat along the Front Range.  It would be interesting to 
> hear from people here who have observed that as well as any thoughts on 
> reasons
>
> Mountain Chickadees are also showing up a bit lower lately it seems, 
> although that is not quite as unusual
>
> What do you think?
>
> Diana Beatty
> El Paso County
>
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[cobirds] Re: RUFF at Timnath Reservoir-Larimer County

[Dave Cameron]

Any updated sightings/opinions/photos from boots on the ground?  Deb gets 
off work at 2:30, and we're trying to decide whether to brave afternoon 
rush hour to chase.

Thanks,

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 10:38:43 AM UTC-6 Josh Bruening wrote:

> All,
>
> First, thanks to Nick K for getting the word out about the Ruff.  Not a 
> bad bird to make you feel rewarded for being out on a morning like this 
> rather than feeling somewhat silly and nuts.  I guess the truth is I feel 
> both.   I have listed below my Ebird checklist that has the photos I was 
> able to obtain.  Not great, but identifiable.  The wind was howling pretty 
> good so keeping my hands steady with my phone over my scope wasn't easy.  
> And my phone kept shutting off due to the cold.   The FOCO mob is headed 
> out to find it as far as I can tell and they have better cameras than I 
> do.  Hopefully, someone gets better shots. Sanderling was another good 
> bird.  I also refound the Mourning Warbler and American Redstart that Nick 
> K and Joe K found at Timnath yesterday.   If anyone tries for this bird, 
> please allow it some space.
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S73343882
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> Bird is the word!
>
> Josh Bruening
> Fort Collins
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[cobirds] Barr Lake and Last Chance on Labor Day

[Dave Cameron]

Just knocking around hoping for fallout based on Bryan Guarente's comments 
on wind shift the other day, we went East for more birds and fewer people.

We did see the Philadelphia Vireo at the visitors' center at Barr Lake, and 
fyi, there is another out around mile marker three.  Also out back there 
were Chipping Sparrows, 1 Townsend's and several Wilson's Warblers, 2 
Cordilleran Flycatchers, a handful of Song Sparrows, many Am. Goldfinches 
and Chickadees, etc.

Back at the Visitors' center picnic area we had a Hammond's Flycatcher as 
well.

Out on the sand flats, shorebirds were few and distant-- Least and Baird's 
Sandpipers.  Many Gulls, seemingly all Ring-billed and California, plus a 
small handful of Franklins.  We didn't chase the Buff-breasted of the 
Jaeger (we were actually hoping for Western Sandpipers, but no luck).  
Several Avocets as well, all in winter plumage.

Last Chance (Washington County) was a bustling city of migrants.  Nothing 
rare or unexpected, but lots of activity.  Dozens of Lark Sparrows, many 
Wilson's Warblers, hundreds of Yellow-headed Blackbirds, 1 russet-backed 
Swainson's Thrush, 1 Brown Thrasher, 1 Gray Catbird, some Western 
Meadowlarks on the phone lines (there were none back at Barr Lake area), 1 
Willow Flycatcher and 1 Eastern Phoebe, 1 Lincoln's Sparrow, many Barn 
Swallows, etc.

The drive back was exceedingly smokey due to the wind change.  That plus 
the precip should make Last Chance very interesting for fallout today and 
tomorrow, I would imagine.

Dave Cameron
Denver


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[cobirds] Re: Large Flock of Turkey Vulturs, Bear Valley, Denver County

[Dave Cameron]

I live just up the hill from there, and huge kettles of TVs have been quite 
common for some years now.  Along Sheridan, up towards Yale from the 
shopping center, is their spot.

Dave Cameron
Harvey Park

On Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 10:57:46 AM UTC-6 bunting...@gmail.com 
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> Hi,
> While coming out of the King Supers at Bear Valley shopping area, 
> Dartmouth and Sheridan, just south of Fort Logan Cemetery, I witnessed a 
> hug kettle of Turkey Vultures circling over the area, 31 in total. I used 
> to work at the library across the street before my promotion moved me to 
> anther branch and I used watched the vultures in the area. There sometimes 
> can been a large group in the late morning, but this is a new record. 
> Before I got twenty as a record. I believe it's popular with them because 
> of Bear Creek valley creates nice thermals. This was at 10:27 am. Vultures 
> don't always have a good rep, unfairly, but I just love to watch them soar. 
> They are so majestic. It must be amazing to soar like that.
> Good birding
> Brian Johnson,
> Englewood, Co
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[cobirds] Re: Jeffco Whimbrel, M. Godwit etc.

[Dave Cameron]

This raises a question about migration 'triggers,' so I'll ask it:

I've read in the past that what drives Northbound migrants to start 
migrating is not the weather, which is too variable, but the number of 
hours of daylight.  That was asserted as the birds' sense of calendar, and 
it makes perfect sense.

BUT... if the summer solstice in the Arctic is when they are due to start 
their Southbound return, how on earth do they know when it is?

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Tern, Longmont, CO

[Dave Cameron]

Looks like a Caspian. 

On Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 2:21:33 PM UTC-6, Kyle Medina wrote:
>
> Shared via Facebook Group. 
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> Westminster, CO
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[cobirds] Re: CFO non-discrimination policy and statement now online

[Dave Cameron]

Hear, hear!


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[cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

[Dave Cameron]

Wings about as long as the tail, bill very straight, short stubby bird, 
getting no help from the gorget due to the lighting angle, though it lacks 
any frills or extensions

Makes me want to guess Anna's, though that would be highly unexpected.  
Looks a little chunky for Black-chinned, though that seems more likely here.

Dave Cameron
Denver




On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 10:36:34 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> I was able to photo a hummer (backlit but lightened up photos a bit) in 
> Greeley at Josephine B Jones Park and Open Space Sunday. ID?
>
> Three photos here:
>
>- 
>http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/148/3442
>- 
>http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/148/3443
>- 
>http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/148/3444
>
> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
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[cobirds] Least Terns NO, hatchling Avocets yes. Adams County

[Dave Cameron]

I ran up to Clear Creek Valley Park (58th and Tennyson, immediately North 
of I-76) in response to Eric Dinkel's post earlier about possible Least 
Terns.  Alas, any terns present yesterday had flown the coop.  But the 
birding was great nonetheless!  20 or 30 Snowy Egrets, at least that many 
American Avocets, nesting, defending nests, and tending young (we saw two 
different pairs of hatchlings, one of which couldn't have been a week 
old).  A flyover of a juv. Bald Eagle and 2 Res tails stirred the whole 
pond into a frenzy.  Constant Swallow activity included Northern 
Rough-wingeds and Barns.  There was a nesting pair of Osprey on Jim Baker 
Res, just North. Three sightings (3 birds?  same bird?) of Black-crowned 
Night Heron.  1 GB Heron.  A pair of Western Grebes.  Etc, etc, etc.

The level of activity here, mid-day, no less, was fabulously entertaining.  
I'd driven past these ponds a million times, on I-76, leaving town.  Only 
20 minutes up the road from my house, I regret never having stopped before, 
and I recommend the place.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Scarlet Tanager, w. Buckhorn & deer creek canyon hotspot

[Dave Cameron]

As a recent retiree of the utility company whose access strip is the one 
described, my words carry no authority!  But I'll say this, having worked 
that area, and that very spot, for 20 years.  We drove our trucks right 
into that strip of weeds to the boxes in there, without violating the 
private drive, and if you don't block the boxes, or a good u-turn by a 
phone company truck, no technician is going to yell at you for it.  Tell 
'em I said so.  But definitely watch for wasps in there!  

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 10:56:55 AM UTC-6, rosanne juergens wrote:
>
> Observed this morning around 10:15,all red except black wings. Singing 
> loudly. down path, across from lone Russian olive, high in trees. Photos to 
> follow
> Rosanne j
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[cobirds] Hooded Merganser breeding in Colorado / Jeffco (I think)

[Dave Cameron]

I believe I read here recently some speculation as to whether Hooded 
Merganser nests and breeds in Colorado.  Forgive me if this isn't news  
But on a bike ride Sunday on the Bear Creek Trail, between Estes and 
Kipling (which I'm pretty sure is Jefferson County), we saw a female and 
one tiny little chick, both sitting on a log in the middle of the Bear 
Creek.  This was right off the iron foot bridge/bike bridge about halfway 
between Estes and Kipling.  No male in sight.  There's also a Mallard pair 
with 5 new hatchlings.  A pair of Muskrats also use this 'pond' by the 
bridge.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Blue-gray Gnatcatchers?

[Dave Cameron]

There was a pair working the willows at Harriman (Kipling and Quincy) a 
couple weeks ago; might've been nest building.

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 9:24:11 AM UTC-6, Curt Brown --- Boulder, CO 
wrote:
>
> In my local patch (Bear Creek in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks), 
> Blue-gray Gnatcatchers are each year one of the earlier migrants to set up 
> shop.  I have, for example, had multiple pairs by April 19.  And one of the 
> great things about this bird is how pugnacious they are;  you can hardly 
> peep without one of them popping up to glower at you.
>
> This year, to date, I have seen none along nearly a mile of nice shrubby 
> habitat. I hope that others are seeing lots of this bird.  ??
>
> [image: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab 
> ...]
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[cobirds] Re: The Rare Bird Alert

[Dave Cameron]

I have that exact same question.  Also, I'm no ebird wizard, but I use it 
to look up specific species and recent sightings, mostly when travelling.  
But unless I know that a certain species has already been reported in a 
certain county, how will I know?  If they're unexpected, I won't know to 
expect to look for reports on them!

Examples:  The Fork-tailed in Boulder a couple of years ago; the 
Golden-crowned out East, that same year; a shorebird at a wildlife area 
I've never been to; a warbler that might not be a rarity, but might be a 
life bird, and uncommon enough to make the report.  

I think we're losing a lot, with the demise of the RBA.  I hope that, 
unlike the CFO facebook page (which is largely photo-based, or 
ID-help-request-based), that the Colorado Rare Bird Alert facebook page can 
step in as a place we can all post more reports than photo albums, and 
strictly about actually uncommon birds.  I don't know how ebird can replace 
the RBA.

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 3:15:23 PM UTC-6, Robert Righter wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I like the RBA on Cobirds. With one quick click and I immediately get a 
> quick snapshot of what its going on in our state. The RBA is much more than 
> just rare birds. It also includes out of season and out of range reports, 
> unusually high counts. For example today there were six Black Swifts and a 
> Eastern Wood-Pewee seen at Pueblo Res. To me that is interesting 
> information. For more information about a post, just click on the poster’s 
> email. Just looking at all the unusual sighting per county I find very 
> stimulating.
>
> My question is can I click on ebirds and obtain the same information 
> as quickly as I can on the RBA?
>
> Bob Righter
> Denver CO 
>
>
>
>

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[cobirds] Re: Crow Valley camping, Weld County

[Dave Cameron]

You may have found the loop-hole, there.  I"ve heard that places that are 
closed, that have failed to stop accepting reservations and payments 
online, will honor them.  Curious to see how this works out for you.  
Hoping for the best.

Dave Cameron
Denver.



On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 8:41:13 PM UTC-6, Tom Wilberding wrote:
>
> Hello birders,
>
> I went to the Crow Valley website. It says closed for camping. No mention 
> of when it might open. 
> https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=32173
>
> But at the Recreation.gov website I made a reservation for camping at Crow 
> Valley for two nights, June 9 to 11. They charged my VISA card $36. 
> https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233845/availability
>
> Barb and I are looking forward to birds, wildflowers, and stars out there 
> in June while wearing masks. Or a refund. :-)
>
> Tom Wilberding
> Littleton, CO
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[cobirds] Re: Collared-Dove ID

[Dave Cameron]

I have no experience with the African, but this bird does look a tish less 
bulky, and also smaller-billed, than I'm used to with Eurasian.  I suppose, 
as mentioned below, the difference in vocalization would tell the tale, if 
you get the chance.

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 4:54:09 PM UTC-6, Peter Burke wrote:
>
> COBirders,
> Last week I was on Old South Saint Vrain Rd. in Lyons, Boulder County, and 
> encountered a very pale Collared-Dove. I'm curious if people think this is 
> African, a hybrid Eurasian x African or just a very pale or Leucistic 
> Eurasian?
>
> Photos are included in my eBird list: 
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S69287889
>
>
>
> Peter Burke
>
> 7988 James Court Niwot, CO 80503
>
> (973) 214-0140
>
> Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/gp/pgburke/0scHt9>  LinkedIn 
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/pburke303/>
>
>
>
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[cobirds] Clay-colored Sparrows, Am. Goldfinch / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

The backyard activity continues-- 3 Clay-colored Sparrows, 2 Am. Goldfinch.

Black-and-white Warbler re-found this evening, Wilson's continues, 2 new 
male and 1 new female Lazuli Buntings (plumaged distinctly differently than 
the previous 3), making a total of 6 this week; Tanagers continue; now a 
pair of Cowbirds; Broad-tailed Hummingbirds 

What will this evening's rain bring us tomorrow morning?  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Roam vs. Home

[Dave Cameron]

In my case, my job having been essential, I wouldn't have had  the 
opportunities to bird all day, covid or no covid.  Thankfully, the reason 
I'm home now is that I retired this year!  So while I can't enjoy any of 
the travel I had planned, by god, I can sit home and bird!

Dave Cameron



On Friday, May 15, 2020 at 10:54:09 AM UTC-6, Mark Obmascik wrote:
>
> Dave Cameron's post got me thinking: "Granted, this is the first spring 
> I've been home every day, and the yard has been good for birds all along, 
> but this year is so crazy, I have to pinch myself."
>
> I agree! This spring is the best I can remember along the populated Front 
> Range for unusual songbirds, and I'm wondering: Is there something 
> different about this year's migration, or do we just have more people with 
> more quarantine time looking closer to home? 
>
> In prior years, I loved driving to hotspots like Lamar Community College, 
> Two Buttes, Tamarack Ranch, and Crow Valley, but now I'm thrilled to be 
> within biking distance of Tucker Gulch in Golden, Harriman Lake in 
> Littleton, and First Creek in Denver. 
>
> Is there something different about this migration's weather that put more 
> eastern species in our yards, or does covid mean we are giving the 
> once-over twice to places we usually overlook? 
>
> Good birding,
>
> Mark Obmascik
> Denver, CO
>
>
>
>
>
>
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[cobirds] Plumbeous Vireo, Black-and-white Warbler, Swainson's Thrush / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

Granted, this is the first spring I've been home every day, and the yard 
has been good for birds all along, but this year is so crazy, I have to 
pinch myself.

Nearly 40 species in the last 4 days, including new yard-list birds every 
day.

Just now:

Plumbeous Vireo
Black and white Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Swainson's Thrush
Empidonax sp. (wouldn't vocalize, so I'll never know).

5 warbler species just this week.  Lazuli Buntings.  Tanagers.  Still 
trying to get a photo of the female Northern Cardinal.  I was able to glean 
some blurry still shots out of a couple seconds of bad video of her flying 
through the brush.  The pics will never make National Geographic, but might 
stand in a court of law!  :  )  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Nashville Warbler / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

Just scored ANOTHER new yard bird moments ago-- Nashville Warbler, cruised 
through the back yard. and gone

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Wilson's Warbler / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

These last couple of days continue to produce!  Back yard has been great, 
with Lazulis, Western Tanagers, Black-headed Grosbeak, NORTHERN CARDINAL, 
and now Wilson's Warbler joins the list.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Northern Cardinal, Lazuli Bunting, and other yard birds / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

What a great couple of days of backyard birding, and the hits keep comin!'

I just got yard bird #78 moments ago, with a brief look at a female 
Northern Cardinal.  

Also of note yesterday and this morning:

2 male and 1 female Lazuli Bunting
1 Orange-crowned Warbler
1 Yellow-rumped Warbler
1 Western Tanager
1 Pine Siskin
A dozen or so Chipping Sparrows
1 Cooper's (very common here) AND 1 Sharp-shinned hawk (not very common 
here)
Brown-headed Cowbird
House Wren, Spotted Towhees, RB Nuthatches, Downies and Flickers, BC 
Chickadees, Mourning and Collared Doves, Blue Jays and other obvious yard 
suspects.

Dave Cameron
Denver


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[cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

[Dave Cameron]

I had occasion to meet Bob Spencer twice over the years-- once at an 
organized group birding walk, and once by chance, at Last Chance, where we 
were among other birders chasing a rarity.  Chatting with him briefly on 
both of those occasions was enough to realize quickly that he was a very 
knowledgeable birder, and a kind and gentle soul.  My condolenscences to 
his family.

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 12:02:16 PM UTC-6, Joe Roller wrote:
>
> Today is a somber day, as long-time Denver area birder and friend, Bob 
> Spencer, passed 
> away yesterday. His son, Robert, asked me to post this brief obituary. 
> There cannot be a
> memorial service anytime soon due to Covid-19, but we'll eventually find a 
> way
> to gather, share memories and mark his place in our lives. 
> Joe Roller, Denver
>
> Dear members of the birding community:
> It is with sadness that I share with you that my Father, Robert (Bob) 
> Spencer died peacefully yesterday while in recovery from a recent broken 
> hip. He and his new bride, Shirley (died 2006) moved to Golden Colorado 
> from Buffalo/Rochester New York in 1952. They lived in Golden ever since. 
> My Father worked as a printer, but he lived to see birds and share birding 
> with the regional birding community, especially members of the Denver Field 
> Ornithologists (DFO) and Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO). 
> While serving as a past president of DFO (circa 1990) he helped invent the 
> Ptarmigan award, which the organization still gives out periodically. Some 
> of his proudest moments was receiving lifetime achievement awards from both 
> organizations. 
> I am so grateful for all of the friendship and support that the birding 
> community has shared with my Father throughout his long life (he was 96 
> years old!). 
>
> Donations in his name may be sent to: Colorado Field Ornithologists (
> cobirds.org) OR Denver Field Ornithologists (dfobirds.org).
>
> Robert L. Spencer, Ph.D.
> Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience
> Director of Neuroscience Major
> Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
> UCB345
> University of Colorado Boulder
> Boulder, CO 80309
> office room: Muen D465B
> office phone: 303-492-0854
> robert...@colorado.edu 
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[cobirds] Golden-winged and Nashville, Tucker Gulch, Jeffco

[Dave Cameron]

We saw the Golden-winged at 2 different times, maybe an hour or so apart 
(1-ish and 2:30ish).  Very cooperative.  The two locations were across the 
path from each other, eye level, between the bridges.

We also saw the Nashville Warbler, slightly closer to the first bridge into 
the area, down in the creek bed, very uncooperative, mostly flitting on the 
opposite bank.

Nothing of the Black-throated Blue, nor the Blackpoll.

It felt lucky to see anything at all, as there were two very active, very 
vocal Cooper's Hawks, nest-building, and kak-kak-kakking away the whole 
time, right over the warbler area.

Also today--

Lazuli Bunting
Western Tanager
Chipping Sparrow, House Wren, a gazillion Yellow-rumps, etc. 
We heard that the Waterthrush and a couple of Swainson's Thrushes were 
there to be seen, but we didn't chase those.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Stapleton neighborhood off MLK highlights / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

27 species today in the vicinity of Westerly Creek Park.  Highlights 
included:

Many Orange-crowned Warblers working the willows
1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet
1 Black-crowned Night Heron
half dozen White-crowned Sparrows made it good day for crowns!
1 Loggerhead Shrike
11 Cinnamon Teal
1 Dowitcher spooked into flight, couldn't get enough of a look so say which 
species
Snowy Egret
Swainson's Hawk
Myrtle Warblers

Dave Cameron
Denver


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[cobirds] Re: American Bittern

[Dave Cameron]

I must've missed the report, nor can I find it.  When/where?  I also live 
just 'round the bend from there, and would like to get my girlfriend a shot 
at it.  My once-ever Am. Bittern was a stroke of blind luck, and subsequent 
attempts to get her on one have been fruitless.

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 3:54:38 PM UTC-6, Karen Drozda wrote:
>
> I can assure you, from the shade of red of my eyes, I could not find the 
> American Bittern as of 1330 today. I looked for 2 hours. The winds were 
> calm, so the cattails were still. The east side of the marsh is being 
> dredged, and they are doing road construction on MLK Blvd. If anyone gets 
> on it again, please post. I live a short distance from there. Thanks.
>

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[cobirds] Re: Staying at Home

[Dave Cameron]

I agree that there's no need to shut down the forum.  

We could all give each other the benefit of the doubt of knowing and 
understanding the contents of the state mandate, or not, but it is not the 
responsibility of the CFO to police that, nor to decide to withhold 
information in the interest of enforcing it.

The state mandate, as mentioned, prohibits unnecessary travel, but 
certainly does not preclude walking, biking, dog-walking, jogging, or other 
outdoor pursuits.  So if someone sees a bird they consider worth mentioning 
on their walk, should they not tell anyone?  If I see 60 Sandhills fly over 
my back yard, should I not compare notes with others in Denver Metro who 
reported the same?

Do reported sightings not play a role in the state bird count and related 
statistics?

Have the people who advocate for shut-down also demanded of the CFO 
Facebook page, the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Facebook page, and ebird 
itself, to do the same?

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Monday, March 30, 2020 at 12:46:01 PM UTC-6, Chris Goulart wrote:
>
> I have been a safety professional for about 25 years, and recently 
> transitioned to working in the healthcare industry as a safety 
> professional. 
>
> I would agree with all of the statements urging being very conservative 
> when it comes to travel for the time being. I understand that means missing 
> spring migration, but any exposure at this juncture is really not 
> acceptable.  I would also agree with the sentiment that posting about birds 
> that are likely to make people take risks in going to see them is not 
> advisable. 
>
> Personally, I would go so far as to say that this google groups list 
> should be suspended until all shelter in place orders have been lifted. 
>  Telling people about the location of interesting birds will only serve to 
> motivate people to travel to those locations to try to see them. 
> Unfortunately, as some people have pointed out, the chances of a traffic 
> crash or other situations where you find yourself exposed to people cannot 
> be completely eliminated when you are out birding. The only way to truly 
> eliminate the risk is to just stay at home. 
>
> Please do not find yourself going to local hotspots to go birding. I know 
> we may all think that we can self isolate, but you still have to 
> potentially interact with other people and the chances of spreading the 
> virus right now are just too high. Remember, it’s not just about your own 
> personal exposure, it’s also about being a potential vector for spreading 
> the virus to others. 
>
> Thanks, 
>
> Chris Goulart 
>
> Aurora, Colorado 
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone 
>

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[cobirds] Loon, Mergansers and Grebes, Standley Lake, Jeffco

[Dave Cameron]

We went looking for the two previously reported loons today, hoping for 
some semblance of breeding plumage in either.  We did find the 
Yellow-billed, still in winter plumage, and never saw the Red-throated.  
Also had one winter-plumage Eared Grebe, and a pair of Horned Grebes, one 
winter, one breeding plumage.  There were 5 male Red-breasted Merganser, 
and one pair of Common Merganser.

Also had scads of Mountain Bluebirds, some Redheads and Ring-necked ducks, 
Bufflehead, Western Meadowlarks, Killdeer, Shovelers, very distant gulls 
including some dark-backed, presumably Lesser Black-backed, some Cormorants 
and Herons building a nesting colony.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Wilson's Snipe / Littleton / Jeffco

[Dave Cameron]

Had a solid half hour admiring a Wilson's Snipe this afternoon on 
Bufflehead Lake, which is the pond with the bird blind on the South side of 
Mineral, South of Cooley Lake.  Which is to say, on the Platte, South of 
the Carson Nature Center.

The pond is very low, affording mud flats on the south side, in immediate 
view of the blind.  Also present were a Killdeer, a dozen or more American 
Wigeon, a couple of pairs of Hooded Merganser, etc.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Barr Lake (Adams) the other day

[Dave Cameron]

We took out-of-town visitors to Barr Lake the other day, hoping to show 
them the 100+ Bald Eagles that had been reported.  The lake was frozen so 
we "only" saw 15 or 16 of them.

What we found interesting was 9 Am. White Pelicans standing around on the 
ice, this early in the year,
...and several Western Meadowlarks, only one singing, but still quite early.

Also a small flock of Am. Tree Sparrows
many Song Sparrows scattered along the canal
Kestrel
Rough-legged Hawk, roosting over in the Eagles' trees

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: So Many Gulls - Centennial (Arapahoe)

[Dave Cameron]

Steve N. G. Howell's "Gulls of the Americas" is an excellent book, with a 
few pages of pics per species, including various ages, birds in flight, 
resting, etc.

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 5:48:04 PM UTC-7, Jared Del Rosso wrote:
>
> I've lived in Centennial for four winters now. This winter, like the last 
> several, significant numbers of gulls move west to east around dawn and 
> back again at dusk. Tonight, the movement was significant, with several 
> large kettles of them forming to rise, gracefully, on thermals and even 
> more just passing by. I didn't count tonight, but the movement spanned 
> thirty or so minutes tonight. 
>
> I rarely identify them and struggle to do so from far below. Most are, of 
> course, Ring-billed. There were larger ones mixed in. 
>
> I'm located near Arapahoe and University in Centennial. Most of the 
> movement occurs right over a line of transmission towers near deKoevend 
> Park, though of course the birds drift north and south of that. One wonders 
> where they come from at night (Aurora Reservoir, which is almost due east?) 
> and where they head. 
>
> Are there any sources on ID'ing gulls in flight? 
>
> Also tonight: a local magpie seemed to be gently, but conspicuously 
> singing. It was especially endearing, given how noisy and brazen these 
> birds usually are. 
>
> - Jared Del Rosso
> Centennial, CO
>

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[cobirds] Re: Where can i find the Rare Bird Alert Form?

[Dave Cameron]

It's not 'cobrc,' It's "cbrc.org.  I got to it by going to cfobirds.org, 
and clicking on bird records, or you can go direct.  There's a link to fill 
out a report right there.

Dave Cameron
Denver


On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 9:04:41 AM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> I’ve been instructed to fill out a Rare Bird Alert Form to report hearing 
> a No. Saw Whet Owl at Washington Park (Denver County) during Urban CBC 
> count on Jan 1st.
>
> I haven’t had need, or opportunity to fill out one of these forms since 
> 2009, so it’s been a while. . . 
>
> I haven’t been able to find a workable link or quick-link on the CFO home 
> page.  Also, if available, I need an interactive electronic format since I 
> no longer use a printer (and Hugh Kingery has requested a copy with our 
> counting paperwork.
>
> Thanks in advance for your suggestions and help.
>
> Happy 2020
>
> Bob
>

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Re: [cobirds] Where can i find the Rare Bird Alert Form?

[Dave Cameron]

It's not 'cobrc,' It's "cbrc.org.  I got to it by going to cfobirds.org, 
and clicking on bird records, or you can go direct.  There's a link to fill 
out a report right there.

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10:27:21 AM UTC-7, birderbob wrote:
>
> “I haven’t been able to find a workable link or quick-link on the CFO home 
> page.  Also, if available, I need an interactive electronic format since I 
> no longer use a printer (and Hugh Kingery has requested a copy with our 
> counting paperwork.” 
>   The “link” on the CFO page for reporting rarities takes me here, to the 
> discussion board.  The quick-links on the bottom of the page are not 
> working for me. 
> I’m using an iPad if that makes a difference.

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[cobirds] Re: Barrow’s Goldeneye - Main Reservoir, Lakewood, Jefferson County

[Dave Cameron]

Barrows continuing and showing well between noon and 1:30 this afternoon.  
Back and forth from east to west as the 30-ish Common Goldeneye and 20+ 
Hooded Merganser did, finally settling into bathing and preening after a 
while, with the sun at our backs, for great views.  

Dave Cameron
Denver




On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 7:52:04 AM UTC-7, Karen Strong wrote:
>
> Good morning, 
>
> As of 7:50 AM Sunday, the Barrow’s Goldeneye (male) continues at Main 
> Reservoir.  It is currently on the N side, with a group of Common 
> Goldeneyes & Hooded Mergansers.  He’s very actively paddling around, only 
> occasionally diving. 
>
> Karen Strong 
> Lakewood

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[cobirds] Re: ID help on a goose sp., Larimer

[Dave Cameron]

I'm no geneticist, but Sibley says that all manner of color gradients exist 
in Blue Snow Goose.  And this bird clearly has the dainty bill of a Ross.'  
Suggesting Snow x Ross' hybrid.

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:15:42 AM UTC-7, Joe Kipper wrote:
>
> Hey Birders,
> I photographed this goose at Lake Loveland in Larimer County that is very 
> interesting.
> My ebird checklist <https://ebird.org/checklist/S61493679> has the photos 
> and my thoughts about the bird's ancestry.
> I would appreciate any feedback on what others think about this goose, and 
> even if it not identifiable, I thought I would share the photos just so 
> others can enjoy this beautiful bird!
> Joe Kipper,
> Fort Collins
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[cobirds] Re: RFI-- Red-flanked Bluetail

[Dave Cameron]

Yeah, I assumed no sightings, given the lack of report.  What might be 
useful is stories of the extent to which it was searched for, what time, 
how long, how many, etc.  If no one went, it might be worth a chase.  If 20 
ppl were there for 5 hrs and came up empty, that'd be a different plan.

dc



On Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 6:10:05 PM UTC-7, Dave Cameron wrote:
>
> Conspicuous by its absence is any update on the mega-rarity in Laramie.  
> Surely someone must've trekked up there today.  Any news at all, at this 
> point, would be welcome, and would help one decide whether to haul up there 
> tomorrow.
>
> Thanks in advance for any news, rumors or heresay.
>
> Dave Cameron
> Denver
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[cobirds] RFI-- Red-flanked Bluetail

[Dave Cameron]

Conspicuous by its absence is any update on the mega-rarity in Laramie.  
Surely someone must've trekked up there today.  Any news at all, at this 
point, would be welcome, and would help one decide whether to haul up there 
tomorrow.

Thanks in advance for any news, rumors or heresay.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Woodcock bd snipe Arapahoe county

[Dave Cameron]

Sure, what's the location...?  

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 12:58:51 PM UTC-6, fiddlenurs wrote:
>
> While birding at South platte park, a bird that  had been identified as a 
> snipe by another Birder was watched. He had the exact gate of the Woodcock 
> with His rump obbing up-and-down continuously. He was going using his beak 
> probe the soil. Do snipes also have this type of walking behavior? 
> We were across the river and I didn’t have my scope. We have pictures 
> on a camera that we need to download to a computer before I can share it. 
>I’ll send a location if anyone feels like this would be a Woodcock 
> instead of a snipe. 
>
> Deb Carstensen Arapahoe county 
>
> Sent from my iPhone 
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[cobirds] Re: American Bittern Update

[Dave Cameron]

We went down Sunday morning to try and see it, but the freezing 100mph wind 
squashed any enjoyment in being there.  We did search the S end of the lake 
without success.  I'm guessing that bird pulled up stakes due to the 
weather before we ever got there.

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 2:28:43 PM UTC-6, Egret wrote:
>
> The Bittern was last recorded on Ebird by Aaron Driscoll on Saturday at 
> 4:15 pm. I saw it earlier and returned at 5 to try for a photo. I did a 
> quick lap around the lake Monday at 4:15 and today at 1. I did not see it.
> It has been on Memorial Lake in El Paso county.
>
>
> Chris Brobin 
> Manitou Springs, CO
>

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[cobirds] Re: Urban shorebirds, Denver County

[Dave Cameron]

We hit Chatfield yesterday afternoon just to look for shorebirds as well, 
with almost the same results.  We did have 5 winter-plumage Avocets on the 
sand spit by the old marina, among the pelicans.  Also two Forster's Terns 
there.  Otherwise, as you said, both there and at the inlet by the Heron 
Overlook, it was nothing but Pelicans and Killdeer, a Herring Gull, several 
Ring-billed, and a smattering of Cormorant.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Larimer County-probably no point at all...

[Dave Cameron]

>
> I had never seen Com Nighthawks anywhere near my neighborhood in suburban 
> Denver City/County, but this year I had one, about 2 weeks ago, right in 
> front of my house, giving its diagnostic "Meer!" call.  Indeed, many of the 
> birds have changed up a bit with this year's unusual weather during Spring 
> migration.  Extra Goldfinches, extra Tanagers, a female "russet-backed" 
> Swainson's Thrush in my yard for 3 days, a Lazuli Bunting in my yard for 3 
> days, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher in the yard... many firsts came out of this 
> year's weather.


Dave Cameron
Denver 

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[cobirds] Yellow-headed Blackbirds, Harriman Lake (Jeffco)

[Dave Cameron]

I heard the unmistakable sound of two "singing" (ok, "vocalizing") male 
Yellow-headed Blackbirds in the cat-tails on the East end of Harriman Lake 
(Kipling and Quincy) just now.  Was finally rewarded with a good look at 
one of them when it was driven off its patch by one of the hundreds of 
aggressive, squabbling Red-winged males that are nesting there.  I'm 
assuming the Yellow heads are nesting as well, otherwise why suffer the 
abuse...?  This would be the second time ever that I've seen them at this 
location, and the first time this late in the year.

Also on hand:

GB Heron
W Pelican
many Com. Grackles feeding fledglings
VG Swallow
Coot
PB Grebes
1 Ruddy Duck
C Geese
N Flicker
Cormorants

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Williamson's Sapsucker & Three-toed Woodpeckers, Douglas County

[Dave Cameron]

We actually had 4 species of Picidae in Douglas County today, near Hwy 67 
and Rampart Range Road-- Williamson's and Red-Naped Sapsuckers, and very 
active nest holes of both Three-toed and Hairy Woodpeckers.  Lots of 
activity, and great fun to watch.

Also all three species of Nuthatch, Empidonax flycatchers (we went looking 
for the Hammond's, but believe these were Willow), Western Bluebirds, many 
House Wrens, many Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Pine Siskins, Gray-headed 
Juncos, Robins, Ravens, Mtn. Chickadees, etc.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Steamboat?

[Dave Cameron]

It's an hour away, and not sure if it'd still be active this late, but a 
very reliable Greater Sage Grouse lek is about an hour from there, near 
Walden.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: Golden-winged Warbler, seen or not? Boulder County

[Dave Cameron]

Many birders here since about 7:30.  NO Golden-winged.

4 warbler species in one tree at one point-- Orange-crowned, Virginia's, 
Yellow and Yellow-rumped.  Also Western Tanager, Chipping Sparrows, and 
Chickadees.

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 8:01:40 AM UTC-6, tjcalliope wrote:
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> Hi Cobirders,
>
> Could someone post if the bird was seen or not seen today, [this morning].
> Thanks for the information.
>
> Tina Jones
> Littleton,CO
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[cobirds] Hairy Woodpeckers / Denver

[Dave Cameron]

I've had Downies and Flickers nesting in my yard for some years now.  This 
winter, I've seen a male Hairy on-and-off, and just saw a m/f pair on the 
suet.  Hoping they stick around!

Dave Cameron
Denver


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[cobirds] Re: Barnacle Goose

[Dave Cameron]

We were among many birders scouring the lake Saturday morning.  No sighting 
of it, nor any word of any sighting of it as of about 2:30 or so on Sat.

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 4:47:37 PM UTC-7, Carol Ortenzio wrote:
>
> Has anyone seen the. Barnacle Goose since last week? I will be passing 
> through this week.
> Thanks for any info.
> Carol Ortenzio 
> Grand Junction

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[cobirds] Re: Barnacle goose

[Dave Cameron]

We have the same question.  But then, we had that same question last 
friday, and decided to run up only if there was a new report, due to 
undesirable weather.  There wasn't one, so we didn't go, and it was 
re-reported Monday morning.  Not making the same mistake again.  Planning 
on being up there to search.

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 5:50:17 PM UTC-7, Jace Wesley Brasher wrote:
>
> Has anyone seen the barnacle goose today? I was hoping to go see it this 
> weekend. 

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Re: [cobirds] face book and cobirds - a solution?

[Dave Cameron]

Here is, perhaps, a more callous approach to all the discussion going on 
about where to post info on rarities:

I'll preface my remarks by saying that COBIRDS google group is my personal 
preference for posting info and finding info.  There is, of course, also 
the COBIRDS facebook page.  I'm also on the Colorado Rare Bird Alert 
facebook page.  I also periodically read and post on birdforum dot net 
(subgroup forums, subgroup your local patch, subgroup Colorado).  And of 
course, I get a lot of info about where to find birds on ebird.  

No one is required to update all, or any, of those databases.  We could see 
a rarity and just mail a letter to the CBRC the following month, but we all 
benefit from fast info, and people are really good about getting info out 
incredibly quickly.  This info quickly spreads from one site to another.

So, what's my advice?  If you really expect that every report will reach 
you personally, and instantly?  JOIN THEM ALL.  THEY'RE ALL FREE.  Bringing 
others' preference of internet medium in line with one's own, in any 
context, is pointless.

Dave Cameron
Denver


On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7:14:55 PM UTC-7, Greg Pasquariello 
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>
> I think they’re two different audiences, and what gets posted to one may 
> or may not be of interest to the other; this conversation, for example.   I 
> think this mailing list has more birders, whereas the FB group probably has 
> many “casual” lookey-loos on it too.
>
>
> Regards
> -Greg Pasquariello
> Littleton CO
>
> On Dec 12, 2018, at 4:50 PM, Rolf Hertenstein, Lyons  > wrote:
>
> I was wondering if it is possible for a savvy tech person (I am NOT one) 
> to have facebook posts automatically forwarded to cobirds, with or without 
> photos.
>
> That would help those of us who do not facebook to avoid missing 
> information.
>
>  Rolf (Hertenstein, Lyons, CO)
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[cobirds] Re: Fork-tailed Flycatcher Parking Directions?

[Dave Cameron]

Anywhere on the South or East side of the little pond that is Prince Lake.  
Walk to the construction entrance, promise the gatekeeper that you'll stay 
out of the way of the equipment, and walk 50 yards to the old tanks.  Bird 
was seen constantly/repeatedly between 2ish and 3ish, seen by many 
birders.  We did hear after we left that the bird also left, and headed 
towards its second recent hangout on Carbonate Lane.  I haven't been there, 
so perhaps someone else can chime in on parking there.

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Monday, October 22, 2018 at 4:10:44 PM UTC-6, Ben S wrote:
>
> Hi all-
> I am going to try for the Fork-tailed Flycatcher at Prince Lake 2 
> tomorrow. Where would I park?
> Thanks,
> Ben Sampson,
> Centennial, CO 
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[cobirds] Prewitt Res and SeEtta's Swifts

[Dave Cameron]

Yesterday began with a quick run to Cherry Creek Res for any locally 
migrating shorebirds.  An unexpected epic level cross country track meet 
and thousands of spectators curtailed much activity there.  10 Snowy 
Egrets, 2 Killdeer and a half dozen Ring-billed Gulls were all we got for 
our trouble.  

After bailing early on a retirement party, we ran down to Canon City, met 
SeEtta, and counted exactly 50 Chimney Swifts descending into the chimney 
at 9th and Main. 

Up early this morning, we ran out to Prewitt Reservoir for shorebirds, with 
good results, including our main target for the day-- Stilt Sandpiper (2 
juv).

Also seen were:

Hundreds of White Pelicans
Hundreds of Franklin's Gulls
Hundreds of Baird's Sandpipers.
Several Pectoral Sandpipers
A dozen or more Black Terns
Hundreds of Killdeer
One European Starling, probing the shoreline, as though to see what the 
Sandpipers found in the activity.
Many Wilson's Phalarope
2 Snowy Egrets
Scads of Northern Shovelers
1 Lesser Yellowlegs
3 Canada and a dozen or so Cackling Geese

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] RFI: Prewitt Res

[Dave Cameron]

We're thinking of heading out this weekend to Prewitt, as it looks like the 
migrant shorebird hotspot for the moment.  Never having been there, any 
advice for where on the lake the productive mudflat areas are would save 
time.  West side, East side, South end, North end...?

Thanks,

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Burrowing Owls, Superior

[Dave Cameron]

Friends of ours who are sort-of birders called to ask if the birds they saw 
behind their complex could have been burrowing owls.  Based on their 
description of the bird and its behavior, I assumed so.  He went back next 
day and got some fuzzy photos that confirmed it.  

>From the Coalton trailhead at McCaslin and Coalton in Superior, hike N on 
the Meadowlard trail towards a reservoir.  The birds were seen due W of the 
SW point of the reservoir.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Calliope Hummingbird, Denver

[Dave Cameron]

We have 1 male and 1 juv Calliope at the backyard feeders this morning.  
New yard bird!  I think that makes 69.  The feeder is right near an active 
Wren house, so there have been skirmishes. 

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: looking for a few mother hen (or rooster) birdwatchers to help Boy Scouts

[Dave Cameron]

I'm kind of interested in this, though my logistical issues would be 
similar to your own.  I live in SW Denver, and typically work 8-4:30 with 
occasional varied days off.

Is there any possibility of overnight accommodations at the camp, including 
camping out myself on the grounds?  Are the 6 sessions the same thing with 
6 different groups, or a progression with the same group?  Can this be done 
on weekends, or weekdays only...?

You can email me offline if you like-- davednvr7 at msn dot com.

Dave Cameron
Denver



On Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 2:03:34 PM UTC-6, Fauvette wrote:

> Hello, folks--
>
> Thanks to all the CFO "staff" for their hard work in preparing this lovely 
> (though moist) convention weekend. We two will figure out a way to return 
> our CFO badges before long. Hope you all had a birdy final day, peering at 
> peewees & vireos through the mists.
>
> Today I have a special request to send out. I am trying to find one person 
> (or a few) who know something about birds and birdwatching to help boy 
> scouts who intend to begin work on their Birdwatching Merit Badge. 
>
> The summer camp is at Tahosa, about 12 miles north of Nederland (or 3 
> miles? past the Brainard Rd). The need is for someone to give an evening 
> class (max. 1 hr) on how to get started and how to use binoculars, followed 
> by an early morning hike with the small group, again of no more than an 
> hour, on the campgrounds. Someone in Ned would be ideal, of course!
>
> I did this last year and loved it, but driving up from the plains every 
> week, giving my spiel, then either driving back down and returning for 6 
> a.m. field trip the next day, OR sleeping over at a friend's house in Ned, 
> were more of a time-taker than I can afford. I was hoping to find someone 
> in Nederland but so far my efforts have been fruitless.
>
> I have a curriculum; photos; birdcall recordings; lender field guides, and 
> the camp has lender binoculars. They would love to keep this going, and so 
> would I. I could even train a few people-- the more we have, the less 
> burdensome it would be for individuals. There are about 6 summer sessions, 
> one a week (I chose Mondays, in collaboration with the staff up there).
>
> The kids (ages span 11 to 14) are polite and friendly, and there is always 
> at least one or two who are really motivated and curious. They are worth 
> some time.
>
> Keep an eye out for volunteers for us; I promised camp directors  Mark & 
> Toni I'd look hard.Thanks-
>
> Linda-
>
> PS the campgrounds are a very birdy spot in the summer. All the usual 
> resident birds plus often a couple of high altitude surprises. But the boys 
> are happy to see nuthatches, bluebirds, house wrens, swallows & any 
> waterfowl that are present.
>
>
>
>
> Linda Andes-Georges
> Boulder County (W of Lagerman, N of Haystack, E of Table Mtn)
> [Jean-Pierre says: W of Paris, S of Quebec, E of Tahiti]
> 8417 Stirrup Ln
> Longmont CO 80503
> Tel. 720 668 5214
>
>
>
>
>

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[cobirds] Re: Denver Co: Stilt Sandpipers @ Westerly Wetlands

[Dave Cameron]

For first-timers to the wetlands, where is the best place to park to get 
near the sandpipers?

Dave Cameron
Denver

On Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 2:16:39 PM UTC-6, Michael Lester wrote:

> Hi all, 
>
> I’m currently watching a flock of at least 35 Stilt Sandpipers feeding in 
> Westerly Wetlands. A continuing Black-necked Stilt also just popped into 
> view. 
>
> Michael Lester 
> Denver 
>
> Sent from my iPhone

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[cobirds] Golden-Winged Warbler

[Dave Cameron]

How far along the trail is the bird?  

Dave Cameron
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[cobirds] Golden Eagle / Douglas

[Dave Cameron]

On Roxborough Park Road, S of Titan Rd, N of Sharptail Ridge Open Space, a 
Golden Eagle seen perched on a power pole, and then hunting over the 
prairie dog fields, 10am today.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Fort Collins City Park including Sheldon Lake and Grandview Cemetery (Larimer) on 28Feb2018

[Dave Cameron]

We'd love to run up there today for a shot at the screech owl.  Can you point 
us toward the location of the roost tree?

Thanks, 

Dave Cameron 
Denver

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[cobirds] What is known about the Barr Lake Black Swan?

[Dave Cameron]

With any online discussion of provenance quite  conspicuous by its absence, 
and the fair assumption that this bird did not fly here from Australia, is 
anything actually known about where this bird came from...?  

Dave Cameron
Denver 

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[cobirds] Possible LITTLE EGRET/ Crown Hill Lake (Jefco)

[Dave Cameron]

Sorry for the multiple posts, but NatGeo's depiction of a juvenile Snowy seems 
right for this bird, except for the size difference with the bird it's standing 
next to.  Easily 20% larger than the Snowy it's hanging around with.  
Confirmations/rejections welcome.

dc 

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[cobirds] Possible LITTLE EGRET/ Crown Hill Lake (Jefco)

[Dave Cameron]

 Forgot to mention-- while we had almost nothing of optics with us, as we were 
out bicycling, not intentionally birding, (we viewed the egrets from ~30 yds 
with a 10x monocular), there was a photographer present, with a huge telephoto 
lens, shooting the birds.  Once I realized that one of the birds might not have 
been a snowy, I rode after him and asked if he was also a birder (no), and if 
he would be kind enough to email me any shots he got of THAT bird.  He said he 
would, though it might be a couple of days.  If he sends anything, I'll be glad 
to share them.

Dave

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[cobirds] Possible LITTLE EGRET/ Crown Hill Lake (Jefco)

[Dave Cameron]

This afternoon between 3:30 and 5:00 (still there when we left), were two small 
white egrets, one of which was clearly a Snowy.  The second may or may not also 
have been.

This bird was markedly larger (but not nearly as large as a Great), had dark 
legs with yellow feet (the feet were much duller than the Snowy-- also had 
greenish-yellow on the backs of the lower legs).

I have never seen a Little Egret before, though I've seen scads of all of our 
native waders.  Why this seemed like Little vs Snowy was that it was clearly 
larger, and had NO wispy plumes, head or body.  Why,according to guidebooks, it 
seems not to be is that its lores were more yellow than the snowy, not less.  

They were hunting the west side of the lake, just off the mudflat.  Crown Hill 
is on the East side of Kipling, between 26th and 32nd.  Parking lots are on the 
26th st. side.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Black Tern at Chatfield

[Dave Cameron]

While viewing the Little Gull this morning at Chatfield, there was also a 
juvenile Black Tern, sometimes flying around with the Little Gull, and for a 
while, quite cooperatively sitting on the sand spit with the Ring-bills for 
excellent views.  

Also 1 Avocet, 2 Baird's Sandpipers, 2 Spotted Sandpipers, 1 Bald Eagle, 1 
Osprey, Great and Snowy Egrets, etc.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] CA Birder Looking To Network With CO Birders (Larimer, Boulder Cos.)

[Dave Cameron]

I was coincidentally birding for a few days in that part of the state for the 
past few days, but usually not that far North (I'm in Denver).  But if you send 
me your target list, I might have general suggestions for locations for your 
targets.

- email is davednvr7 at msn dot com 

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[cobirds] Sage Grouse plus the Grasslands this past weekend.

[Dave Cameron]

Deb and I had a few days off, so went for two birding locations, with three new 
birds in mind.  We got four.  Nice to have modest aspirations.

The 26 Road Lek (or more precisely, the 26B Road), was absolutely incredible.  
There were some rolling hills in the way of seeing everything, but there were 
easily 50 or 60 displaying male Greater Sage Grouse.  There seemed to be ONE 
female.  Birds on both sides of the road, in the road, etc.  Quite the 
experience.

The road from the wildlife area SE of Walden across the sage to the East was a 
sea of grease.  Even newish all-terrain tires on a Jeep barely got us through.

Phase two was the Pawnee Grasslands, target-- Longspurs.  We spent the first 
evening hiking North out of Crow Valley Campground, where we camped two nights 
(it's VERY wet, and rising, out there right now).  Highlights around that area 
were Northern Waterthrush, Brown Thrashers, Bullock's Oriole, RC Kinglet, 
Willow Fly, Cinnamon Teal (and scads of Blue-winged), Yellow-headed Blackbirds, 
many Snipe in flight display, an American Redstart, Yellow and Yellow-rumped 
Warblers, Sora (heard), Red-bellied Woodpecker (heard), Swainson's Thrush, 
Yellow-shafted Flicker, etc.  We were told of, but did not find, an Ovenbird.

Tuesday we drove Road 96, where we found several very cooperative McCowns 
Longspurs, to Road 69 to the North, where we found some decidedly less 
cooperative but nonetheless numerous Chestnut-collard Longspurs.  Among many 
other expected prairie birds.  Mission accomplished.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Krider's Hawk / Douglas Co.

[Dave Cameron]

Just had a Krider's Hawk turning lazy circles right overhead in Highlands 
Ranch, at roughly the intersection of Poston Parkway and Grigs Road.  The 
dark patagia were nearly the only marking from underneath (white face with 
faint smudge behind ear; no belly band, no tail band; black wingtips), the 
back was medium-gray.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Re: RFI-- Road conditions for CR80 leks?

[Dave Cameron]

Excellent, thanks.

dc



On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 1:50:20 PM UTC-6, Kerry Hargrove wrote:

> Dave, 
> I'm currently coming from that exact location. Roads are fine. Some small 
> areas with deep ruts and others that are still wet about 6 miles up but 
> that's past the lek(s) and nothing that my car couldnt handle 
>
> Good luck... 
>
> Kerry Hargrove 
> Thornton

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[cobirds] RFI-- Road conditions for CR80 leks?

[Dave Cameron]

Hello all-- Does anyone know what the current road conditions are for the 
CR80 leks N and E of Hayden?  Heading that way this weekend, hoping for 
Greater Sage.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Greater Prairie Chicken / Yuma county

[Dave Cameron]

We found the directions in this link:  
http://www.coloradobirdingsociety.net/grouse.htm

To re-word it in my own words, drive 9.9 miles N of the cobblestone inn in Wray 
to CR 45 and turn right.  This is a dirt road full of loose cattle, so drive 
slowly in the dark.  Drive 1.6 to 1.7 mi.  If you scope it out the day before 
in the daylight, the directions in the above link work great.  But you'll never 
see the windmill in the dark.  Just past an 'intersection' with another dirt 
road on the right, park just before the crest of the hill and look back WSW.  
Find the large broadcast towers in the distance.  Just left and below the one 
flashing white is the lek, up on a ridge.  Well to the right of the tower 
flashing red.

The birds were quite vocal, and will make it obvious once you're in that 
vicinity.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Greater Prairie Chicken / Yuma county

[Dave Cameron]

Deb and I went to the non-private GPC lek on CR45 North of Wray yesterday 
afternoon (5ish) to scope out its location for this morning.  The directions to 
it were precise and accurate.  Satisfied with that, we were naturally even 
happier to see some chickens at that hour.  There were 3 on the ridge where the 
lek is, and we had a near-direct flyover of 9 more on their way there.  If all 
we wanted was the list-tick, we could've turned around for home.  Ah, but those 
displays

Up and out by 5 this morning, we were positioned, dark and quiet, to enjoy the 
display by 5:35.  Billions of stars in the pitch dark, eerily quiet in the 
windless morning, this is an awesome place to be, even lacking our purpose.  It 
was 17 degrees.  Zero snow anywhere on the ground out there right now.  Coyotes 
started howling before 6.  Then nothing.  Sky gradually lightened.  More 
coyotes.  6:15.  A Mourning Dove.  Then, at 6:20, the air filled with the sound 
of Greater Prairie Chickens, loud and non-stop.  Finally, after 15 or 20 
minutes of listening to them, they started to pop up, climb up, and skulk out.  
   As the morning grew brighter, the early sun on the birds highlighted their 
air sacs and eye combs.  No violent interaction that we could see, just lots of 
ritual posturing and circling.  Despite some early departures, several males 
carried on with it for over 2 hours.  An amazing treat to see.

The other highlight of the trip was, among other raptors, 8 Ferruginous Hawks 
in Washington County yesterday on the way there, and one more this morning on 
the way home.  Last Chance was dead, except for House Sparrows, Collared Doves, 
and Red-winged Blackbirds.  

Dave Cameron
Denver

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