[cobirds] So. Platte Park Reservoir swallow-fest last evening 5/20

Driving past South Platte Park Reservoir on C470 - just past 6:40 pm, with drizzle and light rain - I noticed an exceptional assemblage of swallows foraging over the grassy slopes of the reservoir and the property to the west, I went to check it out and found the air thick with vast clouds of

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

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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert 21 May 2018

Compiler: Allison Hilf Date:May 21, 2018 e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 21 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species) NOTE:

[cobirds] Broad-winged Hawk - Centennial (Arapahoe)

This morning,while investigating a hard chip in my Centennial yard (turned out to be a female Black-headed Grosbeak), I caught sight of a Broad-winged Hawk soaring by. - Jared Del Rosso Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Re: Hummingbird Question

Two of my favorites are at Roxborough Stat Park, right outside the visitor center, which can get Black-chimed Hummingbirds. Another is the hummingbird feeders at Echo Lake Lodge, along side the parking lot near the lake trail-head. In July it's one of my spots I look for Rufus Hummingbirds,

[cobirds] Hummingbird Question

I don't have very inviting landscaping near my home and the feeder hasn't attracted anything but I'd like to ask the community where the best place I can go to sit and watch hummingbirds would be. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Advance planning 2018 Christmas Bird Count, need dinner venue

Dear Birding Community, For many years, we have held the, "compilation dinner" at the clubhouse where Bill Kaempfer lives. Bill is taking well deserved retirement from CU later this year and moving to Florida. Boulder County Audubon, who sponsors this event, is looking for a person's home or

[cobirds] Share all Convention checklists with eBird username CFOBirds

Hey, all. I previously mentioned that conventioneers should use *#CFOConvention* for all social media coming out of the convention. Also, starting this year, please share all eBird checklists with the eBird username *CFOBirds*. So... *#CFOConvention* for Facebook *CFOBirds* for eBird

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler continues, Cheyenne County

First seen by John Drummond around 9:07 AM. Seen by at least 11 people. Continuing in north chokecherry patch. Bird flew to and from junipers and deciduous trees further off the road to the west. At one point foraged high up a cottonwood. The bird's first two visits to the chokecherry

[cobirds] Bay-breasted Warbler

While on a CFO convention field trip to Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Mark Holmgren and I spotted this unusual visitor to Colorado. After pointing it out to the group, we discovered there was a second bird as well! The rainy day, low light conditions and rapid movement of the bird made

[cobirds] My 2018 Colorado Field Ornithologists Convention Photos

Hi all Had a great time at 2018 Colorado Field Ornithologists Convention. Thanks to my three field trip (Boulder, Boulder, Gilpin County) leaders: Christian Nunes, Stephen Jones and William H. Kaempfer. Got to bird in three types of weather: sun, rain and snow (on ground). Plenty of

[cobirds] Bald Eagle shooting- Weld

Sorry if this is not appropriate. I copy and pasted from the Greeley Tribune. On the night of May 9, a landowner in central Weld County spotted a bald eagle perched on the ground in a pasture about 60 yards from his home. The next morning, he discovered that the eagle was dead on the same

[cobirds] Rose-breasted x Black-headed Grosbeak? Walden Ponds

Saw what appeared to be a rose-breasted grosbeak x black-headed grosbeak hybrid in the top of the tree by the NW corner of the nature center at Walden ~6:20 a.m. It had a clear white stripe over the eye, a raggedy orange triangle where a rose-breasted would have red, and a white belly. --Kit

[cobirds] Saguache Bonanza

I birded the Saguache area (all in Saguache County) and it was a bonanza of colorful birds. I have never seen so many hundreds of Evening Grosbeaks in town! Amazing. *Russell Lakes:* Great Egret and Canvasbacks were highlights. *Road 46.* Take Road Z west from Saguache to Rd 46 and go south

[cobirds] Re: Bald Eagle shooting- Weld

Hi all One was also found shot in Nunn near CR 108 this past Christmas found on the annual bird count on private property by one of the teams. It is assumed not the property owner since he allows access to his private property to birders during count. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

Re: [cobirds] So. Platte Park Reservoir swallow-fest last evening 5/20

Yesterday afternoon, I birded sections of the Arkansas River at Valco Ponds and below the dam at Lake Pueblo State Park (Rock Canyon area). At Valco Ponds, Violet-green Swallows, with a few Barn Swallows and a rare Northern Rough-winged were swarming low over the river as far upstream and

[cobirds] Orioles and Grosbeaks

Steady visits by Bullock Orioles to the oranges I have been putting out. They also are eating suet. This weekend I had a pair of Black-headed Grosbeaks. And oddly--a pair of kestrels appear to be nesting in a multi-unit purple martin house I have in our yard. That has to be a tight fit!

[cobirds] First Creek

Friends, Where does one park to gain access to the First Creek area of Rocky Mountain Arsenal? Thanks! Gary Brower Unincorporated Arapahoe County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Magnolija Warbler, Jeffco

Late report -- Rex Nelson yesterday sent me 3 pictures of a Magnolia Warbler (he wanted the ID confirmed) in Bear Creek Lake Park on May 15. Hugh Kingery -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy Banding Report - Chatfield Station, 5/21/18

Caught a few birds that would be migrating through, some first-time birds likely to stay for the season, and a bunch of locally breeding birds banded earlier that are now in the breeding process. Among the 3 birds caught today that had been banded in previous years, one was a Yellow Warbler

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler (Cheyenne)

As far as I could tell all of the folks present at the Golden-crowned Warbler site (about 22 by my count) were graced with good views. I got there about 9:15am and left at 4:20pm. The bird last showed itself at around 2:45pm. It was always in the chokecherries teaming with insects on the west

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler

I forgot to mention somebody left their jacket on the ground at the north end. It is a man's XL Reg gray LL Bean. I have it and would be glad to get it back to its owner. Dave Leatherman Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Vermilion Flycatcher First Creek Open Space, Adams County

At least I think it's Adams. This afternoon, the immature male Vermilion Flycatcher was found at the northwest end of the pond at the open space. It fed a few times, then flew into the Cottonwood trees just north of the bison fence. Cheryl Teuton Aurora -- You received this message because