Re: [cobirds] AOU, Changing bird names

This amounts to nothing more than an attempt to 'white-wash' ornithology---to make it look like this field didn't revere those considered heroes during earlier historical periods who are now considered evil. 樂 Future generations will look back on this and sigh. We can't erase the historical

Re: [cobirds] osprey

A few years ago we had a pair of immature Osprey do essentially a practice nesting in September in Canon City. SeEtta Moss Canon City On Tue, Sep 19, 2023, 10:08 AM Brenda Beatty wrote: > does anyone have any ideas on why an osprey would be hanging out at > his/her nest this time of year? > >

Re: [cobirds] "Mountain Pipit" in Cobirds rare bird alert

sine > Brighton > > On Sat, Jul 8, 2023, 12:27 AM SeEttaM wrote: > >> That species doesn't shoe when I open.my ebird app. I guess they could >> find it if they just went to ebird to post their birds. >> >> SeEtta >> >> On Sat, Jul 8, 2023, 12:24 A

Re: [cobirds] "Mountain Pipit" in Cobirds rare bird alert

That species doesn't shoe when I open.my ebird app. I guess they could find it if they just went to ebird to post their birds. SeEtta On Sat, Jul 8, 2023, 12:24 AM Susan Rosine wrote: > Human error? > > Susan Rosine > Brighton > > On Fri, Jul 7, 2023, 11:59 PM SeEtta

Re: [cobirds] Birders too close to a rare bird--Pella Crossing

Too much "Whatabout-ism" being preached. It is ridiculous that some keep making excuses for selfish persons who not only unnecessarily disturb some poor bird that ask to be a rarity but interfere with others who are wanted to see the bird also. Call out these selfish birders or photos, whichever

Re: [cobirds] Avian flu

Deb, Still hitting waterfowl and several raptor species (that may get it from eating waterfowl). https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.9news.com/amp/article/life/animals/avian-bird-flu-colorado-cases/73-8aa849cd-0e28-4f4f-a5ab-57f299f62567?espv=1 SeEtta Moss On Fri, Jun 17, 2022, 12:55 PM 'Deborah

Re: [cobirds] Wren ID help-excellent photos

I am not any help with your ID request but I am impressed with your excellent photos of this bird.While it may not be possible to make a firm ID it may be useful to post these photos on the Colorado Field Ornithologists Facebook page to encourage some educated discussion about it. SeEtta Moss

Re: [cobirds] A report from Cottonwood Canyon (Baca and Las Animas) Jan 28

Thank you David for your excellent report. As you noted this remote area draws considerable interest when the opportunity to see rare migrants are present there is a dearth of birder visits otherwise even though the resident birds need documenting. As I have gotten older I am leary of traveling

[cobirds] Also 1-2 Snow Geese on Canon City Valco Ponds

Forgot to mention there have have 1-2 Snow Geese associating with the Canada Geese on Canon City Valco Ponds. Snow Geese are uncommon here. SeEtta Moss Canon City -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Early Sandhill Crane at Canon City Valco Ponds

A single Sandhill Crane has loafed with the hundreds of Canada Geese at the Canon City Valco Ponds on MacKenzie Ave yesterday and today. This is early for a crane stopping over on its migration north. SeEtta Moss Canon City -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [cobirds] Re: Extensive power expansion, anybody watching for impacts on birds

Wow, I had to reread what I wrote but I cannot fathom how it was misconstrued to include recommended that "...we harass the process of bringing in a greater supply of electricity" and effectively costing taxpayers more money! Really, this is I what I asked, "..I hope many will take a look and

[cobirds] Extensive power expansion, anybody watching for impacts on birds

I just found mapping by Excel of their 'Colorado Power Pathway' of new substations and giant transmission lines that are proposed to cut through eastern Colorado including in or near some very important bird habitat including Chico Basin. Are any conservation groups or birding groups that concern

[cobirds] Is Steve Bouricius still banding in Palisade?

I haven't seen anything about Steve recently but am not on the west slope birders group. SeEtta Moss Canon City -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more

Re: [cobirds] Vermillion Fly Baca

I've been to Springfield dozens of times but don't remember any place called 'WPT'. Where is that? SeEtta Moss Canon City On Mon, May 17, 2021, 9:46 AM Luke Pheneger wrote: > Singing male at entrance to Springfield WTP > > Luke Pheneger > Campo > > -- > -- > You received this message because

Re: [cobirds] Article: Mass Bird Die-Off Linked to Wildfires and Toxic Gases

Article said, "There was a strong correlation between the observations of dead birds and wildfires and the toxic gases they produced, but not with the early winter storms." How strange since the birds reported dead in Colorado were the day when a very winter was occurring. Hmmm, something

[cobirds] Risks in Crowley and Fremont Counties

Crowley County has 2,000 inmates and a civilian (non inmate) population of about 4,000. The covid cases which are rampant in all our prisons are lumped in with community cases in most of the statistics about county covid cases. While Crowley County shows about 1,300 cases overall Arkansas Valley

[cobirds] Black Rail finally listed

The Black Rails in southeast Colorado have been Federally listed as Threatened, a long needed designation to hopefully provide some protection. https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/elusive-eastern-black-rail-threatened-rising-sea-levels-73470610 SeEtta Moss Canon City -- You received

[cobirds] Migrants hit hard by storm on west slope too

An article in an Aspen paper discusses the impact of this week's storm on migrsting warblers: " Emerick, a retired faculty member at the Colorado School of Mines, said the warblers are neotropical migrants that winter in more southerly and warmer latitudes. “They’re particularly at risk when we

[cobirds] Fwd: Chico decision

Also note that Linda Hodges from Auken Audubon and a person whose name i did not get also spoke. -- Forwarded message - From: SeEttaM Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2020, 1:45 PM Subject: Re: Chico decision this Weds To: Peg Rooney Cc: Harry Rurup , Lura Zimmerman , Richard/Mary Tucey

Re: [cobirds] Where are the Orioles? Jefferson Co

I had a banner year in early to mid May with up to 7 Bullocks coming to my feeders. Since they left I have seen few around the Canon City area. I'm afraid the continuing drought conditions has caused a number of migratory to head to other locations where there actually have insects. SeEtta Moss

[cobirds] Phoebe fest in Canon City

Yesterday and today I found 4 Black Phoebes (Sells Lake & Mackenzie bridge). 1 Eastern Phoebe (Sells Lake), and 5 Says Phoebes (Sells Lake and Tunnel Drive drying pond).Also had a Says Phoebe at Florence River Park. I haven't seen that many Phoebes here for several years. Yesterday there was a

Re: [cobirds] Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order

SeEttaMoss Canon City On Sat, Mar 28, 2020, 11:36 PM Thomas Heinrich wrote: > Just happened to find this relevant article on the Denver Post website: > > > https://theknow.denverpost.com/2020/03/26/hiking-mountains-denver-stay-at-home-order/236219/ > > Thomas Heinrich > nyc...@aol.com >

[cobirds] Fall out of Gray Flycatchers in Canon City Friday

The socked in weather with rain and snow brought a lot of migrating Gray Flycatchers down in Canon City. I saw 25 of them during a one mile walk on the Canon City Riverwalk. A similar Gray Flycatcher fall out occurred several years due to weather. I got a couple of nice pics of Gray Flycatchers

[cobirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron no show in Canon City

The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron that has been seen for over a week at Sells Lake in Canon City was not seen at all yesterday though several birders and myself looked for it. When I stopped by this morning 2 birders looking for it did not see it nor did I. I will continue checking for it just in

[cobirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron in Canon City

The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Sells Lake is still here. SeEtta Moss Canon City https://birdsandnature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[cobirds] Bald Eagle on humongous (and very old) nest in Crowley Co.

I have been watching nesting Bald Eagles in Crowley County for some years. When I looked today I couldn't see the eagle as she was so small relative to the nest (and because the nest is more than 500 feet from the road). I got photos of her that some may find interesting. I have uploaded them to

[cobirds] Singing E. Phoebe also in Canon City ------singing Eastern Phoebe in Pueblo 3/25

I found a singing Eastern Phoebe along the bluff trail if the Csnon City Riverwalk just now. SeEtta Moss Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Canon City too Re: [cobirds] Boulder Turkey Vulture

Just saw a Turkey Vulture in Canon City too. SeEtta Moss Canon City On Thu, Mar 21, 2019, 1:19 PM DAVID J WALTMAN wrote: > Had first of year turkey vulture over US 36 half way between Boulder and > Lyons today, 3/21. > > David Waltman > > Boulder County > > -- > You received this message

[cobirds] Virginia Rail in Canon City

I recently found a Virginia Rail in Canon City on private property but could not refind until today when I was able to get a few good pics. I have uploaded them to my Birds and Nature blog. SeEtta Moss Canon City

[cobirds] Yellow-bellied and Williamson's Sapsuckers, Greater White-fronted Geese and a White-throated Sparrow in Canon City

Today I found a juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in a pine tree at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. I don't if this might the same bird as reported by Jerry DeBoer in mid November in as the age was not noted. While he reported that one in Rouse Park it is my experience that these fall/early

[cobirds] FOS Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk in Canon City

I spotted our first of the season Harlan's Hawk today in a tree near the Arkansas River. I got several good photos of it that I have uploaded to my Birds and Nature blog https://birdsandnature.blogspot.com. SeEtta Moss Canon City https://birdsandnature.blogspot.com -- You received this message

[cobirds] Video clips of Cape May Warbler from earlier this week in Pueblo

I got a couple of very nice short video clips that show the Cape May Warbler that was seen earlier this week in Pueblo City Park as it vigorously foraged in the needles of a pine tree. And I got a photo showing the warbler going after some apparent food item that I do not recognize, maybe insect

[cobirds] CAPE MAY WARBLER still in Pueblo City Park

I ran into 2 birders from the San Luis Valley who reported that they saw the CAPE MAY WARBLER near the admin building in Pueblo City Park this afternoon. While I did not see it today I (and Brandon Percival) watched and photographed it yesterday afternoon for a full hour. I was surprised how

[cobirds] Willliamson's Sapsuckers in Canon City

Since I posted about them several days ago I have found a second male Williamson's Sapsucker. The female continues. I have seen the male sapsuckers in different locations on different days which is consistent with experience in past years--these birds move around Canon City from one location to

[cobirds] Williamson's Sapsuckers and Cedar Waxwing in Canon City

Today I checked many of the historic locations around Csnon City where wintering sapsuckers have found in past years. I found 1 each, a make and a female Wiiliamson's Sapsuckers. Just a reminder that they often around between 2 or 3 of the park areas around town. It was snowing pretty hard so i

[cobirds] Migrating Chimney Swift flock continues in Canon and increased to 45-50 birds tonight

I staked out the Goodwill Store chimney at dusk tonight and was pleased to watch more and more Chimney Swifts flying into the area. Right at dark they started entering the chimney and I counted 40 off of video but did not video all of them so I believe there were 45 and more likely 50 birds

[cobirds] Migrating Chimney Swifts entering chimney in Canon City to roost

Last night near dusk I spotted a migrating flock of 25-30 Chimney Swifts gathering to roost for the night in Canon City . I got pics and video of them as they entered the Goodwill Store chimney. I have uploaded a couple of pics of the swifts and a video clip of them entering the Goodwill Store

[cobirds] Black and Eastern Phoebe breeding in the Canon City area

The Canon City area continues to host breeding by several pairs of both typical appearing Black Phoebes and Eastern Phoebes. In the past 10 days I have found 2 families of Black Phoebes and 1 family of Eastern Phoebes. I have posted photos of both young fledgling Black and Eastern Phoebes as

[cobirds] Black Phoebe fledglings

I found a parent and 2 recently fledged Black Phoebes in the Canon City area this past week. I was able to get some excellent photos of them and I have uploaded them to my Birds and Nature blog . It has been some time since I have been able to get good pics

[cobirds] Proliferation of Dickcissels in Canon City area

Canon City has historically been a marginal area for Dickcissel breeding with usually no more than 6 to 8 singing male Dickcissels and presumably as many females. Today I located more than a dozen singing males, most viewable from public roads in Canon City. I have some good pics, a little video

[cobirds] Photos regarding protections for T species at John Martin Reservoir

Arggh again, Google groups just rejected my post of the photos. I am really jammed with projects today so just sending this one which the road barrier Here are the pics related to my visit Saturday to.John Martin Reservoir regarding protections for T species. The first is barrier precluding

[cobirds] Protections for T species at John Martin Reservoir

Note: Arrgh, I sent this twice over the weekend but it got rejected for being too large by Google groups. So I will send the photos I note in a separate email. I saw the post "Piping Plover habitat at John Martin Reservoir may not sustain population" too late Friday to get hold of any CDOW staff

[cobirds] Probable Glossy among about 40 White-faced Ibis in Florence

There have been one to two flocks of dark ibis that have stopped over to feed in flooded agriculture fields in both Florence and Canon City for just over a week. Today I spotted one that shows the bluish-gray lines of skin bordering the eyes (and not extending behind the eyes), dark versus

[cobirds] Wood Ducks very high up a tree, 'house hunting' along the Canon City Riverwalk

A few days ago while walking on the Canon City Riverwalk I spotted a male Wood Duck high up in a large cottonwood tree about 70-80 feet above the ground. I was really surprised as I have never seen a Wood Duck so high above the ground. After watching it for a bit a female Wood Duck appeared from

[cobirds] Canon City area update on migrants plus wandering bird species

Migrants in addition to the Eastern and Black Phoebes I reported on a few days ago: About 40 White-throated Swifts were feeding above the city water pond on Tunnel Dr Rd a week ago. Yellow-rumped Warblers, both Audubon and Myrtles, have been moving through the Canon City Riverwalk for the past 5

[cobirds] Canon City area update--Tunnel Drive access, Eastern and Black Phoebes

I am back from being out of commission. Regarding access on Tunnel Drive to the lower area around the water pumping building: the city has always wanted to stop public access to this area since it is a part of the city's water infrastructure. While I doubt that ISIS or some other persons/groups

[cobirds] Fwd: Leucistic dark morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk in Otero County

to full blog post after you go to http//BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com SeEtta Moss Canon City http//Birdsandnature.blogspot.com -- Forwarded message -- From: "SeEttaM ." <seet...@gmail.com> Date: Feb 15, 2018 11:54 PM Subject: Leucistic dark morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk

[cobirds] Leucistic dark morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk in Otero County

On my drive back from an extended trip to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas I spotted several dark morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks including one apparent leucism. I usually see several Harlan's Hawks every year but I have never seen a leucistic one and it was most striking. I have uploaded several

[cobirds] Yellow-bellied and Williamson's Sapsuckers in Canon City

It has been a slow fall for sapsuckers in the Canon City area this year. I found my first Williamson's Sapsucker on Oct 10 in a dry gulch south of town then didn't find any in Canon City until November. Things have picked up in the past week with an immature male Yellow-bellied, 2 male

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe at Holbrook Reservoir in Otero Co. yesterday

I found a Red-necked Grebe yesterday at Holbrook Reservoir, apparently the first one posted on Ebird for this location. I got a few reasonable good pics of the grebe that I have uploaded to my Birds and Nature blog. Nothing else rare down there and I will

[cobirds] First of the season Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk in Canon City

I spotted the first Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk of the season yesterday in Canon City. Like about 90% of the Harlan's it is a dark morph (from Ligouri and Sullivan) .As many Colorado birders know Harlan's migrate down from their far north breeding range to winter along the front range and the

Re: [cobirds] Butterflies. (and birds). Douglas

This was posted on Arthropods Colorado facebook group tonight regarding the Painted Ladies: "Kate Hogan A note about the Painted Lady

[cobirds] Gray Flycatchers, Juniper Titmouse and Black-throated Grey Warblers in Red Canyon Ok north of Canon City

I enjoyed watching both Gray Flycatchers, Juniper Titmouse and Black-throated Grey Warblers on 2 visits to Red Canyon Park which is located 8 miles north of Canon. Red Canyon Park is one of Canon City's 3 mountain parks. This park has nice Pinyon-juniper habitat with sections of scrub oak in

[cobirds] Dickcissels are starting to show up in Canon City and further east

Although I haven't found any Dickcissel in the hay field on MacKenzie Ave adjacent to Grandview Ave where they have been easily observed in past several years, there are now 2 Dickcissels further south on the east side of MacKenzie in the hay field to the north of Adams Ave. Both were singing

[cobirds] Phoebes nesting in Canon City

Since I returned from a lengthy out of state trip earlier this week I have found the Eastern Phoebes nesting again in the same vulnerable spot. In fact they have just rebuilt the same nest each year for the past several years I have followed them. The female is apparently sitting on eggs at this

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler still in Mineral Palace Park in Pueblo

Late yesterday afternoon I took advantage of being in Pueblo for my water planning meetings to look for the Yellow-throated Warbler reported as recent as this week in Mineral Palace Park. I looked in the northwest part of the park by 19th and Court where it had been reported as seen but did not

[cobirds] White-throated Swift flock stopped over to feed near Florence River Park and Barn Owl at Lake Hasty east of Las Animas

Sunday a flock of about 50 White-throated Swifts stopped over near Florence River Park to feed over the Arkansas River. I have observed good sized flocks of these swifts doing the same in previous years. A have uploaded a few pics of them on my Birds and Nature blog. Today while traveling in

[cobirds] Eastern Fremont Co. American Pipits, Great Egret, Clark's Grebe, Snowy Egrets, Black & Eastern Phoebes

I found a flock of about a dozen American Pipits in an agricultural field yesterday and got some very good photos of them that I have added to my Birds and Nature blog . I spotted a Great Egret earlier in the week as well as 2 Snow Egrets at local ponds. Also

[cobirds] E. Phoebe gathering nest material in Florence River Park and Pygmy Nuthatch excavating nest hole in Beulah

Today I spotting an Eastern Phoebe in Florence River Park. As I watched as it flew back and forth gathering nesting material and I got a couple of photos of it with nesting material in it's beak. I have uploaded those to my Birds and Nature blog as well as 2

Re: [cobirds] Re: Phoebes near Hygiene, Boulder Co

Peter, Your Other guy looks very much like the offspring of the breeding of Black and Eastern Phoebes I have observed for more than a decade in the Canon City area. If you are interested I have photos of a some of them on my Birds and Nature blog.

Re: [cobirds] Re: Acorn Woodpecker at Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah

; <flammow...@gmail.com> wrote: It seems like no one has seen two Acorn Woodpeckers this year at Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah, in Pueblo County. On 4/11/17, SeEttaM . <seet...@gmail.com> wrote: > I drove up to the Pueblo Mountain Park on Sunday where I found a single > mal

[cobirds] Acorn Woodpecker at Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah

I drove up to the Pueblo Mountain Park on Sunday where I found a single male Acorn Woodpecker. It flew in to the larder tree right off the headquarters parking area. As it landed about 50 feet right above me I got several good pics that I have now uploaded to my Birds and Nature blog

[cobirds] Black Phoebe update in Canon City area

It is looking to be a very good year for Black Phoebes in Canon City and Florence. Following is a summary of Black Phoebes I have observed in the past week in this area: Canon City near First Street bridge over Arkansas River--observed a pair foraging together near the bridge. Have had this

Re: [cobirds] Black-throated Sparrow [La Junta]

Fyi this is near to the historic location for Black-throated Sparrows. SeEtta Moss Canon City On Apr 10, 2017 9:39 AM, "The "Nunn Guy wrote: > Hi all > > Got a bird report from one of our (U. S. Forest Service) botanists (who is > an avid birder): "I don’t have a

Re: [cobirds] BRONZED COWBIRD photographed in Lamar by Jill White Smith

is another documented record for Colorado or not. I > think there was one reportedly seen in Baca County in 2013, though not > sure it was documented for the CBRC or not. Those are only two I've > ever heard of from Colorado, unless this one. > > > On 4/9/17, SeEttaM . <seet...@gm

[cobirds] BRONZED COWBIRD photographed in Lamar by Jill White Smith

FYI, Lamar birder Jill White Smith photographed a BRONZED COWBIRD in her backyard on April 6. She noted the red eyes were unusual and sought help on What's This Bird facebook page who identified the species. She has posted a couple of photos of the bird on the ABA Rare Bird Alert facebook site.

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan in Fremont County

We had a rare visit from an adult Trumpeter Swan today starting at the closed Holcim Wetlands. It has been several years since swans have visited Fremont County. Unfortunately 2 fishermen ignored the closed signs and walked into the wetlands where they flushed the swan. It subsequently landed

[cobirds] Additional Black Phoebes plus Black Phoebe nest building in Canon City area

Yesterday I found an apparent second pair of Black Phoebes along the Arkansas River near the MacKenzie Ave bridge. This is a location where this species has nested for some years. They can often be seen from the bridge on MacKenzie Ave but do be very careful as there is a lot of traffic here and

[cobirds] Black Phoebes, Eastern Phoebes, Turkey Vultures and Yellow-rumped Warblers in Canon City

I have one pair of Black Phoebes that are regularly foraging between Sell's Lake and the Arkansas River for the past 6 days. I saw a single Black Phoebe on the river two weeks ago but did not refind it. This pair often forages near each other. I got a couple of reasonable photos of one of them

[cobirds] Released Pheasants, wild sapsuckers, Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk and Snow Goose in Canon City area

Just wanted to make folks aware that a local landowner has released a number of Ring-necked Pheasants in the area of Pathfinder Park which is located off H115 between Canon City and Florence. It was expected that they will disperse in the area and I saw my first one today. They will likely stay

[cobirds] Reminder: Fremont County Eurasian Wigeon is on private property

Now that the ice has melted on Canon City's eastern Valco pond the Eurasian Wigeon is likely even further back and maybe not viewable from the side of the road where it has been previously seen. Today a light colored Prius was in the parking lot and as I drove by I saw a distant birder trespassing

Re: [cobirds] Disturbing bird incident

Thank everyone for sharing about this issue but I have a continuing need for clarification . Both USFWS and National Audubon as well as a number of others have previously stated that birds feet don't freeze to metal and metal feeders are not a risk. Yet clearly some birds have had their feet

[cobirds] Very large flock of migrating Common Nighthawks on east side of Florence

Earlier this evening while I walked in Florence River Park on east side of Florence I spotted a large number of birds flying in a sort of line of birds. I thought they must be gulls but turned out they were Common Nighthawks (presumptive, the ones I could see clearly were Common Nighthawks and

[cobirds] Olive-sided Flycatcher at Brush Hollow SWA, landbird migration has begun

I found an immature Olive-sided Flycatcher sallying after insects at Brush Hollow State Wildlife area this afternoon. It had indistinct wing bars indicative of worn adult plumage. I got two reasonable pics of it that I have uploaded to my Birds and Nature blog.

[cobirds] Latish find of 10 or so male Dickcissel and 1 male Bobolink in Canon City

I have found this and another 9 or so male Dickcissel, and at least one male Bobolink, in several locations in the Canon City area. I had found one of each species about a month ago, which was in the usual time frame for them to be breeding in local hayfields, but could not refind any before I

[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Lazuli Buntings, W Tanagers, Cedar Waxwings, Bullock's Oriole in Canon City today

I found a number of first of the year (FOY) birds for Canon City along the Canon City Riverwalk today including a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak and possibly a female with him, but both were at the tip top of a 60+ ft tall cottonwood so could not get good view of her (or pics). FOY Lazuli Buntings

[cobirds] Black-and-White Warbler, Red-headed Woodpecker, hummer building nest on Canon City Riverwalk yesterday

Yesterday the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society co-sponsored a field trip to the Canon City Riverwalk with Leon Bright and I co-leading with Steve Olson and Ron Torretta from the Forest Service. The Red-headed Woodpecker was refound and viewed by the 7 adults and 2 children participating. Steve

Re: [cobirds] Development in Sensitive Bird Areas in Fountain Creek Regional Park (FCRP), El Paso County

For those of us from outside of Colorado Springs it is a good idea to mention, if at all applicable, that when you visit Fountain Creek Regional Park for birding you spend money in El Paso County (ie gas, food, shopping). That is the only reason they will care about our input as we are not

[cobirds] Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk near Lamar

I drove through the Lamar area yesterday and spotted a typical dark Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk--black body except for whitish breast, mostly white tail, black underwing coverts with light underside of the flight feathers.. While not late yet with a few seen this month around eastern Colorado, it is

[cobirds] Black Phoebe along Canon City Riverwalk today

I found a Black Phoebe today foraging and calling along the Arkansas River near the Sell's Lake trailhead for the Canon City Riverwalk. I don't know if it has been further down the river trail since that has been, and still is, closed for repairs to the trail structure. Yesterday I drove part of

[cobirds] Photo of the Long-tailed Duck in Canon City

I got one photo yesterday of the female Long-tailed Duck found a few days ago by Rich Miller. It is not the best photo possible as this duck swam to the back part of this privately owned pond and I got a quick shot of it from the public parking lot before it swam out of my view. It does show

[cobirds] Canon City Riverwalk-closure of river trail from most of Raynold's to Sell's Lake trail heads

Just an fyi to those who may be wanting to bird the Canon Due to the necessary heavy construction involved, the River Trail will be closed from January 18th through March 4th. Cross trails within the park will also be closed. The Bluff Trail is expected to remain open. " You can walk the River

[cobirds] Tunnel Drive trail area in Canon City (ie Rufous-crowned Sparrows) closed due to construction

For those wanting to look for Rufous-crowned Sparrows on Tunnel Drive in Canon City be aware that entire area (service road to building at bottom; trail parking lot and the trail itself) are closed for major construction to repair damage from heavy water last summer. I stopped by today and they

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk in Canon City area today

This afternoon I spotted an adult Northern Goshawk from SH67 about a half mile north of H50. I got a couple of reasonable photos of it (showing most field marks for this species) when it perched briefly in a juniper shrub and then one more as flew off. I have uploaded the photos to my Birds and

[cobirds] Unusually large flock of Eastern Bluebirds in Canon City area and Pathfinder Park

Yesterday I found a flock of at least 20 but more likely 30 or more Eastern Bluebirds on private property in the Canon City area. I followed them as they moved on and into the Pathfinder Park between Canon City and Florence. There they settled in some Russian Olive trees that had a lot of olive

[cobirds] Prairie Falcon at yesterday's Pueblo Res CBC & Merlin in Canon City 2 weeks ago

I found a pretty Prairie Falcon in Pueblo West on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC yesterday and have uploaded a couple of nice pics of this bird to my Birds and Nature blog. And I found a Taiga Merlin while on the Canon City Riverwalk almost 2 weeks ago but right

[cobirds] American Pipits and a Black Phoebe in Florence

Today I found 2 American Pipits foraging on the lawn of the Fremont Sanitation Plant in Florence. I also found a Black Phoebe in the same location. I have uploaded photos of both species on my Birds and Nature blog . SeEtta Moss Canon City

[cobirds] Fwd: Grant application to remove most of the Russian Olive trees in the Black Hole at Two Buttes in Baca County

Forward>> Subject: Grant application to remove most of the Russian Olive trees in the Black Hole at Two Buttes in Baca County I thought I could just provide summary info on this Russian Olive/Tamarisk removal project but in reviewing this I find some important info further down the application.

[cobirds] Grant application to remove most of the Russian Olive trees in the Black Hole at Two Buttes in Baca County

I am asking for feedback about a grant application to remove most of the Russian Olive trees and all of the more sparse Tamarisk in the wildlife area east of the Two Buttes Dam in Baca County including the Black Hole area that is much coveted by birders. I am in a position as a member of the

[cobirds] Photos of Merlin I found last week feasting on an unknown bird

I have had some computer issues so am behind on photos. I have uploaded several photos of the Prairie Merlin I found last week in Otero County including several super enlarged to show the dangling legs and lower body of a bird it was eating. It's long toes and nails are clearly visible and it

[cobirds] Photos of Prairie Falcon and second Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk in Otero County uploaded

I have uploaded the photos of the Prairie Falcon and the second of three Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks I found on my trip this past week. Both were located in the Lake Holbrook area. They can be seen, along with a pic of the lone white goose I saw among several hundred Canada Geese lifting off of

[cobirds] Very late Broad-winged Hawk in eastern Pueblo County

I mentioned in my earlier post about seeing an additional hawk species and that was a very late Broad-winged Hawk in far eastern Pueblo County. I checked ebird and found a few other late Broad-wing sightings including one on Nov 7 in Illinois, several along the East Coast just last week and a few

[cobirds] 3 Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks, 1 Merlin and 1 Prairie Falcon yesterday in Pueblo & Otero Counties

Yesterday (Thurs) I drove out east of Pueblo to look for Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks and any other raptors that might be around. I was rewarded with 3 Harlan's, 1 Merlin and 1 Prairie Falcon in addition to 7 Western Red-tailed Hawks, 1 other hawk species and a number of American Kestrels. I got

[cobirds] Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk in Pueblo County

On my way home from Pueblo tonight I took a detour south and found a dark morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk. It was at dusk but I got two pics that show field marks that I have uploaded to my Birds and Nature blog . I also did a little birding at Pueblo State

[cobirds] First of the season Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk in Canon City

I spotted a Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk from the MacKenzie Ave end of the Canon City Riverwalk over the week-end. I got two pics which show it's white lorals and cheeks, whitish chest, whitish underside of tail with otherwise blackish feathering that I have uploaded to my Birds and Nature blog

[cobirds] Rufous-crowned Sparrows and fly-over Sandhill Cranes at Tunnel Drive in Canon City

I drove over to Tunnel Drive at the far west end of Canon City today looking for Rufous-crowned Sparrows and found 2. They were in the company of Canyon Towhees, an association I frequently observe in this location. I got some reasonably good pics of them that I have uploaded to my Birds and

[cobirds] Dickcissels in fields along Squirrel Creek Rd in El Paso County

Yesterday I decided to do some birding east of Colorado Springs after an appointment in town and as I drove on Squirrel Creek Rd I heard a Dickcissel. When I turned around and drove back I found at least 4 and likely 6 Dickcissels were singing actively in sunflower fields on both sides of the

[cobirds] Spotted Sandpiper chicks still with parent at Florence River Park and 4 Chimney Swifts in Canon City

The two Spotted Sandpiper chicks along with their very protective parent continue at Florence River Park. Now that they are a little older the parent, who gives warning calls for them to stay hidden in heavy vegetation when it is concerned, has let the chicks come out into the open to practice

[cobirds] Spotted Sandpiper chicks and parent still at Florence River Park

I have been checking on the Spotted Sandpiper chicks and parent I posted about 3 days ago. Though the area in Florence River Park is fraught with hazards (such as off leash dogs, men engaged in gold panning and horses) the parent is still guarding chicks. I was fearful 3 days ago that men who

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