[cobirds] Dec 1-2; I-25 and Littleton area

2013-12-02 Thread David Suddjian
the other geese on the water. A MOUNTAIN CHICKADEE was at Littleton Cemetery. A MERLIN flew over St. Mary Church at the end of the day. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes over Littleton

2013-12-05 Thread David Suddjian
the urban area are sparse. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] South Platte Reservoir and Park

2013-12-14 Thread David Suddjian
EAGLES and 1 NORTHERN SHRIKE. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Chatfield SP etc

2013-12-16 Thread David Suddjian
there, where very pleasant to watch at close range as they inquired about hand outs. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Gr. White-fronted, Say's, Pipits...

2013-12-18 Thread David Suddjian
one that was recently over near the west entrance to Chatfield SP. I had four AMERICAN PIPITS fly over in the same area, not unusual I suppose, but the first I've had on my outings in the local area this month. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Birds today Waterton to South Platte

2013-12-23 Thread David Suddjian
me several scans to spot them. On 12/20 a MERLIN was hunting starlings along West Coal Mine Ave near Pierce. David Suddjian Littleton -- 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

[cobirds] Aurora, Cherry Creek, Chatfield and So. Platte Res., 12/26

2013-12-26 Thread David Suddjian
have time, on some birds seen SE of Aurora Reservoir David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] East and southeast from Auarora Res. 12/26 - Arapahoe and Elbert

2013-12-27 Thread David Suddjian
EAGLE. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Marston Lake

2013-12-27 Thread David Suddjian
Late this afternoon (12/27) gull flocks at Marston Lake included an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at the northeast side, and 2 THAYER'S GULLS (adult and juv.) at the northwest side. Three BALD EAGLES, and 1 GOLD EAGLE were looking on. Also 5 REDHEADS. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received

[cobirds] South Platte - C470 vicinity

2013-12-31 Thread David Suddjian
the effluent stream that flows to South Platte just upstream of C470. I flushed a WILSON'S SNIPE among many ducks, which included 1 male WOOD DUCK. Blackrock Lake at South Platte Park had 8 GREATER SCAUP with a flock of Lessers. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck at Cooley Lake (South Platte Park) yesterday

2014-01-09 Thread David Suddjian
seen in the area since moving here last month. It was only there one day. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds

[cobirds] Chatfield and South Platte Reservoir

2014-01-13 Thread David Suddjian
PEREGRINE FALCON standing on the ice, and 1 NORTHERN SHRIKE on the spit. An AMERICAN PIPIT was along the South Platte channel at the base of the dam. Two LONG-TAILED DUCKS continued at South Platte Reservoir, first in Arapahoe waters then flying to Jeffco waters. David Suddjian Littleton -- You

[cobirds] Gulls over Littleton and continuing Long-tailed Ducks

2014-01-18 Thread David Suddjian
at Southe Platte Park. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Park County drive through Jan 20

2014-01-23 Thread David Suddjian
roosting up high? David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Birds today - Chatfield to Red Rocks

2014-01-27 Thread David Suddjian
a missle, causing the scene to explode with white-flashing of junco tail feathers. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds

[cobirds] Say's Phoebe at Littleton, Arapahoe

2014-01-31 Thread David Suddjian
a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK passing over the Cooley Lake area at South Platte Park seemed a bit out of place. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[cobirds] Re: Say's Phoebe at Littleton, Arapahoe

2014-01-31 Thread David Suddjian
The SAY'S PHOEBE just returned to the same perch near the pastoral office at St. Mary, only to be displaced by a Townsend's Solitaire. I think the Solitaire was saying, Hey, look around! Can't you see it is still winter here? David On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 12:07 PM, David Suddjian dsuddj

Re: [cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye, Chatfield State Park, Jefferson Co.

2014-02-23 Thread David Suddjian
On 2/19 a male BARROW's was at South Platte Reservoir, first in Arapahoe, them moved to the Jefferson side, and then it later flew off across C470 toward Chatfield. I thought it might be the same as the one previously reported at Chatfield, and now reported there again. David Suddjian Littleton

[cobirds] A few recent birds from Jefferson and Arapahoe counties

2014-02-27 Thread David Suddjian
around Cooley Lake at South Platte Park, eventually landing at the far side of the lake. And an adult PEREGRINE FALCON just flew north over St. Mary Church, Littleton. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] 100s of Mountain Bluebirds at Plum Ck, Chatfield

2014-03-03 Thread David Suddjian
I'm enjoying a mobile flock of about 250 Mountain Bluebirds along the Road to the Plum Creek Nature area at Chatfield. About 95% males. More later. David Suddjian Littleton Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Chatfield SP area on Mar 3, Ken Caryl on Mar 4

2014-03-05 Thread David Suddjian
, three days after it was established. And a STELLER'S JAY, too, wandering slightly from the forest. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[cobirds] Recent birds: Chatfield, Marston Lake, Ken Caryl Valley

2014-03-12 Thread David Suddjian
in the Littleton region this winter. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Chatfield, Marston Lake, upper Deer Creek watershed; Jefferson / Denver Cos

2014-03-18 Thread David Suddjian
back in CA now. But hey, I'm not complaining! David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Some JeffCo birds, and one Arapahoe sighting

2014-03-26 Thread David Suddjian
they are not unexpected there. May 26 Early this morning a male and female BLUE-WINGED TEAL were at Mann Reservoir at South Valley Park. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Valley White-throated Sparrow, JeffCo

2014-03-28 Thread David Suddjian
of the season MOURNING DOVE for the KC Valley. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Tamarack, Jumbo area, Marston (Logan, Sedgwick, Denver) on April 1

2014-04-02 Thread David Suddjian
FRANKLIN'S GULLS (most showing pretty pink tones on the underparts), 3 lingering HERRING GULLS, 1 CLARK'S GREBE with some Westerns, 2 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS, and 1 BALD EAGLE. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Littleton, Arapahoe

2014-04-02 Thread David Suddjian
that leads to Lakeview Street. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebird, Harris's Sparrow; Jefferson

2014-04-04 Thread David Suddjian
numerous. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] A few from Denver and Arapahoe Counties

2014-04-06 Thread David Suddjian
SWALLOW of the season passed over St. Mary Church at Prince Street in Littleton. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds

[cobirds] Chatfield SP April 7

2014-04-07 Thread David Suddjian
flyover SANDHILL CRANE, and 1 adult PEREGRINE FALCON. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned sparrow??? ID help needed - near Chatfield, CO Douglas CO

2014-04-07 Thread David Suddjian
That is an adult White-crowned Sparrow. David Littleton, CO On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 10:00 PM, Matt Crooks cheezwhiz...@gmail.com wrote: I am pretty sure it is a golden crowned that I saw. I have a picture of it on our website. I was thrown a little by the orange bill and distinct eye line.

[cobirds] A day in the Park

2014-04-10 Thread David Suddjian
. A DUSKY GROUSE along CR 62 heading to snowy Guanella Pass was a late in the day treat. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[cobirds] Yard birds at Ken Caryl Valley, Jefferson Co.

2014-04-12 Thread David Suddjian
SPARROW, which had not been evident over the prior 6 weeks. A pair of COOPER'S HAWKS is living in some trees a few blocks down the road. I see one or both of them daily in their favorite willow, perched right beside the road as I drive by. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Littleton, Arapahoe Co Apr 13

2014-04-13 Thread David Suddjian
landing, all the while facing into a freezing wind. About 10 min ago an alternate-plumaged COMMON LOON powered north into the snow over St. Mary Church at Prince Street, calling as it passed over. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] 6 species of swallows over South Platte, Littleton, Arapahoe

2014-04-14 Thread David Suddjian
NOR. ROUGH-WINGED, 60 BARN, and 2 CLIFF. The river had a GREAT EGRET, GREATER YELLOWLEGS and WILSON'S SNIPE. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[cobirds] Chatfield SP and vicinity, and Marston April 21 mostly.

2014-04-21 Thread David Suddjian
-headed), but that group has dwindled to just 1-2 Pink-sided. 2 COMMON LOONS were at South Platte Park Reservoir on April 20. A BROAD-WINGED HAWK passed over South Valley Park on Apr 17. A SAGE THRASHER was at Hildebrand Ranch park on Apr 16. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message

[cobirds] Parked in Park

2014-04-24 Thread David Suddjian
of waterbirds that included 1 LESSER YELLOWLEGS and 4 MARBLED GODWITS. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Chatfield SP Hildebrand Ranch Park (Jefferson/Douglas) and Marston Lake (Denver)

2014-04-28 Thread David Suddjian
week. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] PARKed by the shore...

2014-05-03 Thread David Suddjian
Spinney). The Baird’s was only visible by walking along the shoreline to the area where the South Platte flows into the lake. Tarryall Reservoir had 3 LEAST SANDPIPERS, and 2 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Park County May 2 - the rest of the story

2014-05-05 Thread David Suddjian
prevalent now but adults before) California Gull 160 (count would have been much higher if I looked at southern 11 Mile) David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Chatfield SP and vicinity recent birds

2014-05-05 Thread David Suddjian
SANDPIPER, at least 20 SPOTTED SANDPIPERS (nice gathering!), GREEN HERON, BONAPARTE'S GULL, MARBLED GODWIT. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[cobirds] Jeffco / Douglas - snow storm fallout Chatfield to Ken Cayrl Valley

2014-05-11 Thread David Suddjian
Wow! David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Jeffco, Douglas, Denver - more fall out reports and a very big morning

2014-05-12 Thread David Suddjian
Plovers, 1 Solitary, and some Leasts. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Arapahoe and Douglas May 13

2014-05-13 Thread David Suddjian
Valley Road along South Valley Park. What a difference a day makes! American Redstart in my Ken Caryl Valley yard this morning, but the Townsend's Warb seemed to have left. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Valley, Jefferrson 5/14

2014-05-14 Thread David Suddjian
, several Green-tailed Towhees, Western Tanager, Swainson's Thrush, Western KIingbird, Lazuli Bunting, Golden Eagle, Bullock's Oriole, and a very welcome trio of male Black-headed Grosbeaks at my feeders. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Parking (and driving) in Park (and a bit of Fremont)

2014-05-22 Thread David Suddjian
Sorry for the slow reporting, but I have had no time to pull this together. I spent May 19 and 20 exploring in Park County, ranging just a tiny bit across the line into Fremont on May 20. I focused mostly on the southern 1/4 of Park, hitting a few spots in the north briefly at the end of May 20.

[cobirds] Re: Parking (and driving) in Park (and a bit of Fremont) [REST OF THE STORY, long]

2014-05-22 Thread David Suddjian
to my first CO song from the SWTH. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Littleton - Ken Caryl birds - Chatfield (Arapahoe and Jefferson)

2014-05-22 Thread David Suddjian
from the city (one from Ketring a few years back) and not too many more in the non-breeding season. May 18. A BLACKPOLL WARBLER was in my neighbor's yard in Ken Caryl Valley. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Re: Littleton - Ken Caryl birds - Chatfield (Arapahoe and Jefferson)

2014-05-22 Thread David Suddjian
I erred in typing Common Grackle, when it should have been 4 GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES flying over St. Mary Church. Common is, of course, common. David Suddjian Littleton Co On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 5:13 PM, David Suddjian dsuddj...@gmail.com wrote: This afternoon a male CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER

[cobirds] Some birds from Arapahoe and Jefferson counties, May 23-24

2014-05-24 Thread David Suddjian
seen again and again. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Douglas and Jefferson Counties May 25-26

2014-05-26 Thread David Suddjian
area, and a COMMON POORWILL called after sunset near Massey Draw above the development area. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Valley open space - more Ovenbirds; Jefferson Co

2014-05-31 Thread David Suddjian
was along Shaffer Trail near the top of Lost Canyon Trail. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Chatfield SP June 16 (Jeffco/Douglas) and Ken Caryl Valley June 17 (Jeffco)

2014-06-17 Thread David Suddjian
in the hills, and an adult Sharp-shinned Hawk in the upper watershed of Dutch Creek. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Re: Chatfield SP June 16 (Jeffco/Douglas) and Ken Caryl Valley June 17 (Jeffco)

2014-06-18 Thread David Suddjian
Suddjian Littleton, CO On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 8:58 PM, David Suddjian dsuddj...@gmail.com wrote: June 16 I birded in the early morning along the South Platte River at Chatfield SP from Kingfisher Bridge upstream for about 2 km, where I encountered too much flooding of the trails

[cobirds] Park County south edge

2014-06-20 Thread David Suddjian
had 3 Gray Flycatchers (including an apparent pair) in P w/o J, a pair of Bushtits building a nest, 1 Ash-throated Flycatcher (P w/o J), 1 more Virginia's Warbler and a lovely male Lazuli Bunting (apparently rare for Park in June). Guffey had quite a few Pinyon Jays.(w/o J). Parkin' it, David

[cobirds] Park and Jefferson Counties June 21-22

2014-06-22 Thread David Suddjian
watched a Lewis's Woodpecker fly over, heading north! David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Parking on June 23-24

2014-06-29 Thread David Suddjian
a nice assortment of sparrows if one samples the mix of habitats. I encountered 9 species: Chipping, Brewer’s, Vesper, Savannah, Lincoln’s, Fox, Song, White-crowned, and Dark-eyed Junco. Lastly, Lesser Scaup were at the pond near Fairplay, ponds near CR 7 x Hwy 285, and Kenosha Pass. David Suddjian

Re: [cobirds] Mt. Plovers in South Park (1992-2014), Park County

2014-07-01 Thread David Suddjian
plover habitat. My own few sightings so far this year resulted from fairly intensive bursts of field coverage in a county whose MOPL habitat is mostly underbirded (or unbirded) in the MOPL season. David Suddjian Littleton, CO On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 4:13 PM, Bill Maynard bmaynar...@gmail.com wrote

[cobirds] Still Parking, June 30 - July 1

2014-07-02 Thread David Suddjian
. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Northwest Park Co and southwest Jefferson Co on July 7

2014-07-08 Thread David Suddjian
not checked earlier this year), and 3 were singing along High Grade (2 perhaps repeats previously noted, but one in a new spot). The Pleasant Park Run were with Aspen, while the High Grade birds were in oak dominated areas with nice understory. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received

[cobirds] Re: Northwest Park Co and southwest Jefferson Co on July 7

2014-07-09 Thread David Suddjian
To avoid confusion, I mistakenly wrote northwest Park in the subject line, but I mean to write northeast Park. Don't want anyone searching on the wrong end of the map... --David On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 7:13 PM, David Suddjian dsuddj...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday morning (July 7) I explored

[cobirds] Chatfield July 8 - two interesting behavioral observations

2014-07-09 Thread David Suddjian
Hawk dragging a limp magpie in her talons! It was the only quiet magpie in the bunch. She winged off toward the reservoir with a train of outraged magpies on her tail. Literally. As far as I could see she held her prize tight in her talons all the way over. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Valley (Jefferson) - more on Ovenbirds

2014-07-12 Thread David Suddjian
for a hike in the woods! David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Park County July 15

2014-07-18 Thread David Suddjian
hope the pond retains enough water long enough into the summer for the nesting grebes to be successful. Lastly, many, many families of fledged Western and Mountain Bluebirds made for a happy day. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Park County July 15

2014-07-18 Thread David Suddjian
I meant to include that a summering male Common Goldeneye continued at Tarryall Reservoir, along with a Ring-necked Duck and an Osprey. David On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 10:59 AM, David Suddjian dsuddj...@gmail.com wrote: My son Stephen and I went to Park County again on July 15, focusing mostly

Re: [cobirds] Eurasian C-Dove expansion

2014-07-20 Thread David Suddjian
another even more dramatic (and more detailed) visualization of the change is via the range maps on eBird's Explore Data page: http://ebird.org/ebird/map/ Type in the species' name, select the span of years to look at, and zoom in to your area of interest. David Suddjian Littleton, CO On Sun

[cobirds] Some recent birds Jefferson and Douglas Counties

2014-07-24 Thread David Suddjian
numerous in the riparian thickets at the bottom reach of Pine Creek there, and along the South Fork South Platte and North Fork. Am. Dippers buzzed by on both forks. Ovenbirds were still singing along Highgrade Road (JeffCo) David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Park County July 21

2014-07-24 Thread David Suddjian
of Ruby-crowned Kinglets working overtime to feed a giant juvenile Brown-headed Cowbird. RCKIs seem to work overtime all the time, but these appeared all the more frenetic in their efforts to feed the gaping cowbird. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Parked on August 19

2014-08-21 Thread David Suddjian
-winged Teal. The nesting efforts by Eared Grebes at one pond were winding down, with some 40 nests hatching there earlier this season. Near Bailey there were 2 Band-tailed Pigeons and an Osprey. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Recent birds at Ken Caryl Ranch and Chatfield (JeffCo / Douglas)

2014-08-26 Thread David Suddjian
Hammond’s Flycatcher, 1 Sage Thrasher, and 1 Golden Eagle. I enjoyed seeing a Rock Wren and Canyon Wren perched together on the same rock. Over the years I've seen the two species in the same immediate area a number of times, but never standing just 2 feet apart. David Suddjian Littleton, CO

[cobirds] Black Tern and Chimney Swifts (Jefferson), Red Crossbill (Arapahoe)

2014-08-30 Thread David Suddjian
Reservoir was otherwise nearly bird free. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Deer Creek and Ken-Caryl area (JeffCo) on Sept 1

2014-09-02 Thread David Suddjian
is not correct, maybe someone in the know can better inform me, as I’d be interested to learn the true status. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[cobirds] Another day in the Park (Sept 2)

2014-09-03 Thread David Suddjian
, as are numbers of migrant *Vesper* and *Brewer's Sparrows*, while *Chipping Sparrows*, already abundant, remain so. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] some more birds on the move (Arapahoe and Jefferson)

2014-09-05 Thread David Suddjian
I've had three parties of Red Crossbill (all with Type 2 c alls) passing north over St. Mary Church along South Prince in Littleton (ARA) so far this morning, plus some Pine Siskins. 5 Lark Buntings also flew over the church parking lot heading south. And multiple Wilson's Warblers are in the

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Valley (Jefferson) Sept 9

2014-09-09 Thread David Suddjian
Crossbills *(Type 2). 2 *Gray-headed Juncos* in sparse oaks amid grassland were the only ones I've seen down out of the forest nesting habitat since mid-April. A *Red-naped Sapsucker* in a backyard was perhaps wandered downslope or was a migrant. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Caspian Tern passing over C470 near Wadsworth, JeffCo

2014-09-10 Thread David Suddjian
As I drove C470 eastbound at about 8:50 this morning I saw a Caspian Tern passing southeast over the highway, heading toward Chatfield Reservoir. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Cooley Lake, Arapahoe (mostly)

2014-09-12 Thread David Suddjian
Warbler down out of the forest, but on the whole it was very quiet. David Suddjian Littleton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Chatfield SP mostly

2014-09-14 Thread David Suddjian
. Not much of interest from the Swim Beach (JeffCo). 1 Am. Avocet there. A Ferruginous Hawk passed over Ken Caryl Valley today 9/14 (JeffCo). David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Jefferson Co birds 9/15

2014-09-15 Thread David Suddjian
there are more birders. Either way, I don't take them for granted, and I enjoy each of the regulars, too! David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[cobirds] Park County Sept 16 (Parasitic, Clay-colored, Sabine's, Sandhill, Black Terns, Common T)

2014-09-17 Thread David Suddjian
*Ring-necked Duck*, as well as 2 new female *Ring-necked Ducks*. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Sabine's Arapahoe Co

2014-09-18 Thread David Suddjian
Chiming in to add some observations of Sabine's (all juv.) from a few spots in the Littleton area of Arapahoe County today. 2 were at McLellan Reservoir, 1 was at Ketring Lake, and 3 were over the Arapahoe part of South Platte Reservoir. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Chatfield SP (Douglas/JeffCo), Ken Caryl Valley (JeffCo)

2014-09-22 Thread David Suddjian
-tailed Pigeon* flying north (nearly late?), and my feeders still have multiple *Rufous *and a couple *Broad-tailed Hummers*, plus today 1 *Black-chinned Hummer*. David Suddjian Littleton, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Valley - Ladder-backed Woodpecker plus

2014-09-23 Thread David Suddjian
* was at Sledding Hill Park at Ken Caryl Ave x Kipling, and in the evening a straggling *Common Nightwawk* was in that area, and another was near my home. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Sabine's Gull near Jefferson, Park County

2014-09-27 Thread David Suddjian
several Gray Jays, Pine Grosbeak, and American Three-toed Woodpecker. The real point of the afternoon outing was to revel in the fall color of the aspens, and it was well worth it, even if there were so many other people out for the same purpose on this Saturday afternoon. David Suddjian

[cobirds] Chatfield SP mostly (JeffCo/Douglas)

2014-09-29 Thread David Suddjian
*Black-crowned Night-Heron*. Land birding was mostly rather slow, except some nice flocks of *Mountain Bluebird* and *Western Bluebirds* were at the campground. A female *Townsend's Warbler* visited my yard in the rain at the end of the day. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Valley, Jefferson

2014-09-30 Thread David Suddjian
had the Ladder-backed Woodpecker last week was seemingly ladder-less. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds

[cobirds] Ketring Lake and vicinity, Arapahoe

2014-10-03 Thread David Suddjian
, suggesting a movement this chilly morning. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Chatfield SP (Douglas/Jefferson), Ken Caryl Valley (Jefferson)

2014-10-21 Thread David Suddjian
Park had returning *Buffleheads* and *Hooded Mergansers*. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] a few birds from Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties

2014-10-25 Thread David Suddjian
by a breeding pair from this past season, but I haven't seen any others in that area for several weeks. Yesterday 2 *Red Crossbills* (Type 2) passed over my home at Ken Caryl Valley (JEF). David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Littleton, Arapahoe

2014-10-26 Thread David Suddjian
at my feeding stations these last several days. Interestingly (to me), the form that I've so far seen most rarely in my yard (Gray-headed) is the one that nests within a mile of my home. Maybe they'll be more regular this winter as my feeding station becomes better known among the birds. David

[cobirds] Chatfield SP and Ken Caryl Valley (Douglas / Jefferson)

2014-10-27 Thread David Suddjian
to the southeast. It was a thrill to hear their uvular calls drifting down from on high. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Another Day In The Park 10/28

2014-10-29 Thread David Suddjian
was a disappointment with no waterbirds at all. After dark, in the cold, I detected a *Boreal Owl *along Weston Pass Road. Some *Nor. Saw-whet Owls* were pretty vocal in areas of Ponderosa or mixed forest near Bailey. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Recent birds Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe

2014-11-03 Thread David Suddjian
St in Littleton (Arapahoe). On Oct 30 a female *Surf Scoter*, 1 *Common Loon* and 1 *Clark's Grebe* were at Cooley Lake in South Platte Park (Arapahoe). David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Ken Caryl Ranch (JeffCo) and South Platte Park (Arapahoe)

2014-11-04 Thread David Suddjian
* and a late *Spotted Sandpiper* at Eaglewatch Lake. Nearby South Platte Reservoir also had a *Common Loon*. Indeed, the loon was the only waterbird in evidence on that body of water. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Recent birds: Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson

2014-11-10 Thread David Suddjian
*Merlin* flying over. A group of 4 *Sandhill Cranes* joined the southbound flow. Single *Swamp Sparrows* were in two different areas of cattail marsh along Plum Creek. *Eurasian Collared Doves* were flying over (all WSW and gathered in trees near Plum Creek, totaling to over 350 doves! David Suddjian

[cobirds] PARKed above the snow

2014-11-11 Thread David Suddjian
. Me, I didn’t tarry at all. David Suddjian, Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] A few recent birds from Jefferson and Arapahoe

2014-11-14 Thread David Suddjian
Plate Park had a lot of waterfowl and gulls, with 2 *Lesser Black-backed Gulls* amid the flocks. A *Bald Eagle* perched near the lake. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Birds Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson Nov 16-17

2014-11-17 Thread David Suddjian
White Pelicans* (Douglas Co). The Swans flew over toward the Jefferson Co side of the world, and I later refound them off the Swim Beach in JeffCo. An adult male *White-winged Scoter *was also in that area, perhaps the same as I saw flying over C470 the day before. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You

[cobirds] Northeastern Park Co and a bit of Jefferson Nov 17

2014-11-17 Thread David Suddjian
waterbirds. Type 4 *Red Crossbills* were northwest of the lake along Pike NF Road 560. David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Chatfield region mostly, Nov 18

2014-11-18 Thread David Suddjian
of an ice hole. Back home, a *Harris's Sparrow* continues at my Ken Caryl Valley feeding station David Suddjian Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

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