Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler (Cheyenne)

2018-05-22 Thread T Pheneger 
On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 7:03 AM 'Migrant' via Colorado Birds <
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> I was one of the merry band of miscreants who joined Dave for good looks
> at the warbler. What a great find! And as Dave mentioned, what are the
> odds? One has to to wonder how many “mega’s” wander into and out of
> Colorado without ever being detected.
> On a side note- after observing three or four cycles of warbler
> appearance, I decided to take a quick look at Flagler SWA on my way back
> home. Since there is a paved road up to Siebert to the east of the warbler
> site, I chose to go north to Siebert and then west to Flagler. To my
> surprise, at Siebert I was greeted by a missing overpass and no access to
> the main part of town. So anyone choosing this route should be aware that
> you have to go several miles east to Vona in order to get to metro Siebert.
> When following this route I always take a quick look at the Siebert
> settling ponds, which usually yield a duck or shorebird or some such.
> Yesterday it was Jackpot City. The ponds themselves had only a few mourning
> doves, but there is a small pond to the northwest of the settling ponds,
> and here I found four PURPLE MARTINS. This was quite a surprise, as I have
> seen only a few martins in Colorado. These large, all dark swallows were
> buzzing the pond and hitting the surface, presumably for water, though Dave
> might be able to comment on whether these birds ever pick food items off
> the water. Other bird in the immediate area included numerous great-tailed
> and common grackles, yellow-headed blackbirds, spotted sandpiper, killdeer,
> cliff swallows (I subsequently found a puddle down the road where dozens of
> them were grabbing nest material), a lone ruddy duck, both common kingbirds
> and a few other common species. Not bad for a five minute roadside stop.
> At Flagler I had limited time, and checked only below the dam and the
> remnant puddle. The woodland below the dam was birdy but had nothing out of
> the ordinary except a common nighthawk. The puddle had an avocet and a
> spotty, with a couple of shovelers.
> Again, congratulations to Glenn on this remarkable find!
>
> Norm Lewis
> Lakewood
>
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> > On May 21, 2018, at 6:13 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN 
> wrote:
> >
> > 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 side of the road at the north end of the farmstead.  Never have I
> observed a rare bird site that included a working crop duster plane
> (taxiing, reloading and roaring back in the sky) within 50 meters of the
> bird's feeding area.  What are the odds it showed up?  What are the odds
> Glenn laid eyes on it?  Astronomical.  Phenomenal.
> >
> > Some of us were wondering out loud how long it will stay.  My guess,
> which is a total guess, would be as long as those chokecherry shrubs have
> flowers to attract flying insects - about 3-5 hot and dry days?
> >
> > Dave Leatherman
> > Fort Collins
> >
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Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler (Cheyenne)

2018-05-22 Thread 'Migrant' via Colorado Birds 
I was one of the merry band of miscreants who joined Dave for good looks at the 
warbler. What a great find! And as Dave mentioned, what are the odds? One has 
to to wonder how many “mega’s” wander into and out of Colorado without ever 
being detected. 
On a side note- after observing three or four cycles of warbler appearance, I 
decided to take a quick look at Flagler SWA on my way back home. Since there is 
a paved road up to Siebert to the east of the warbler site, I chose to go north 
to Siebert and then west to Flagler. To my surprise, at Siebert I was greeted 
by a missing overpass and no access to the main part of town. So anyone 
choosing this route should be aware that you have to go several miles east to 
Vona in order to get to metro Siebert.
When following this route I always take a quick look at the Siebert settling 
ponds, which usually yield a duck or shorebird or some such. Yesterday it was 
Jackpot City. The ponds themselves had only a few mourning doves, but there is 
a small pond to the northwest of the settling ponds, and here I found four 
PURPLE MARTINS. This was quite a surprise, as I have seen only a few martins in 
Colorado. These large, all dark swallows were buzzing the pond and hitting the 
surface, presumably for water, though Dave might be able to comment on whether 
these birds ever pick food items off the water. Other bird in the immediate 
area included numerous great-tailed and common grackles, yellow-headed 
blackbirds, spotted sandpiper, killdeer, cliff swallows (I subsequently found a 
puddle down the road where dozens of them were grabbing nest material), a lone 
ruddy duck, both common kingbirds and a few other common species. Not bad for a 
five minute roadside stop. 
At Flagler I had limited time, and checked only below the dam and the remnant 
puddle. The woodland below the dam was birdy but had nothing out of the 
ordinary except a common nighthawk. The puddle had an avocet and a spotty, with 
a couple of shovelers.
Again, congratulations to Glenn on this remarkable find!

Norm Lewis
Lakewood

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> On May 21, 2018, at 6:13 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN  wrote:
> 
> 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 side of the 
> road at the north end of the farmstead.  Never have I observed a rare bird 
> site that included a working crop duster plane (taxiing, reloading and 
> roaring back in the sky) within 50 meters of the bird's feeding area.  What 
> are the odds it showed up?  What are the odds Glenn laid eyes on it?  
> Astronomical.  Phenomenal.
> 
> Some of us were wondering out loud how long it will stay.  My guess, which is 
> a total guess, would be as long as those chokecherry shrubs have flowers to 
> attract flying insects - about 3-5 hot and dry days?
> 
> Dave Leatherman
> Fort Collins
> 
> 
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Re: [cobirds] Golden-Crowned Warbler Update

2018-05-17 Thread Gary Brower 
Glenn,

You are WONDERFUL to keep us up-to-date!  THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Gary Brower
Unincorporated Arapahoe County

> On May 17, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Glenn Walbek  wrote:
> 
> The Golden-crowned Warbler was seen and photographed by many through at least 
> 2 p.m.  I will update the status of this bird tomorrow morning.
> 
> 
> 
> Glenn Walbek
> 
> Castle Rock, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler location info

2018-05-17 Thread Joe Roller 
There is an eBird "stake-out hotspot" at the site.

Full name is stakeout Golden-crowned Warbler, 2018. Private, view from road

That pinpoints the location on the eBird hotspot map.

Good luck,
Joe Roller, Denver



On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 9:05 PM, Scott Somershoe 
wrote:

> All,
> I had a couple folks asking exactly where the spot is.  Glenn provided
> some great info on getting there, but I'll expand briefly and add more on
> where the bird was seen this afternoon.
>
> From Flagler, you can take dirt roads via CR 5 south, jogging around on a
> couple turns to CR GG.  From GG, go east and then turn right (south) on CR
> 9 at a funky intersection, and go 1.8 miles south to the ranch.  The bird
> was about opposite the ranch house this afternoon.
>
> From Wild Horse, it is a real easy straight shot north from the highway
> with no turns. From 287/40, go 13.0 miles north on CR 9 to the ranch.  You
> can't miss the ranch because it's the only big cluster of trees.
>
> As Glenn noted this morning, the bird was seen by Joey Kellner and Norm
> Erthal in a juniper on the east side of the road, just north of the creek
> bridge.  We later saw the bird a bit further north at the little cross
> street with the ranch house.  On the right, opposite the house, are 2
> trailers in a little dirt lot.  The bird was working the thicket right next
> to the road just south of the trailers.  At least while I was there, it
> stayed in the north end of that thicket.  It is REALLY skulky and tricky to
> find and follow.
>
> My checklist (with GCWA photos) is plotted at the spot where the bird was,
> if that's helpful. Open the list, click on "Map" next to the location name,
> and it'll open Google maps and mark the location.
> https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45740683
>
> List from the 4.5 hours this morning when we didn't see the bird, if
> interested. Very birdy.
> https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45738426
>
> I hope this is helpful to those going in the morning.  Good luck!  Bring a
> lawn chair and your patience.
>
> As Glenn noted, there is NO ACCESS off the road.  Stay on the road and
> shoulder.  The bird was seen next to the road anyway, so be patient.
> Birding was great along the road!  Most folks parked south of the creek
> bridge today, which may be wise to do in the future.
>
> Scott Somershoe
> Littleton CO
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RE: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler

2018-05-17 Thread John Vanderpoel 
Hi Glenn,

 

Congratulations on a truly amazing find!  As far as I know, all previous 
records for this vagrant from the Atlantic slope of the Sierra Madre Oriental 
in eastern Mexico are restricted to South Texas (except for one individual from 
the legendary Melrose trap in New Mexico).  

 

JWV

 

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Glenn Walbek
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:16 AM
To: cobirds@googlegroups.com
Subject: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler YES, and best route

 

Joey Kellner and Norm Erthal are looking at the warbler along road 9 on the 
east side in a juniper under the large cottonwoods just north of the creek 
bridge.  They advise coming up from Wild Horse on Cheyenne Co. Rd 9.  That road 
has more aggregate than the roads coming down from Flagler an is in fairly good 
shape.  There is also a female Hooded Warbler and a male Black-throated Blue 
Warbler.  Good Luck and drive carefully.

 

Glenn Walbek

Castle Rock, CO

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Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler YES, and best route

2018-05-16 Thread Juncos 
It was seen, photographed from 1320 to 1445 and not since.  There are still 
folks out there trying for it.  The roads have dried nicely and approaching 
from Flagler is a faster, safe option for those leaving from Denver and points 
north.

Glenn Walbek
Castle Rock, CO

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On 16 May 2018 6:30 pm, Scott Manwaring  wrote:
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> Any update on this from later in the day? Considering driving out tonight to 
> look early tomorrow. 
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Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler YES, and best route

2018-05-16 Thread Scott Manwaring 
Any update on this from later in the day? Considering driving out tonight to 
look early tomorrow. 

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Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler YES, and best route

2018-05-16 Thread Scott Somershoe 
Bird was refound, about 1pm, 20 min after I left. Bird still being seen, and I 
got back in time. I left after 4.5 hrs this morning and seeing 12 species of 
warbler. Lucky #13 for the day! Several folks here. 

Scott Somershoe
Littleton CO

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> On May 16, 2018, at 6:16 AM, Glenn Walbek  wrote:
> 
> Joey Kellner and Norm Erthal are looking at the warbler along road 9 on the 
> east side in a juniper under the large cottonwoods just north of the creek 
> bridge.  They advise coming up from Wild Horse on Cheyenne Co. Rd 9.  That 
> road has more aggregate than the roads coming down from Flagler an is in 
> fairly good shape.  There is also a female Hooded Warbler and a male 
> Black-throated Blue Warbler.  Good Luck and drive carefully.
> 
> 
> 
> Glenn Walbek
> 
> Castle Rock, CO
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Re: [cobirds] Golden-Crowned Warbler, Kit Carson Co.

2018-05-15 Thread Juncos 
Correction, the bird/ranch is in CHEYENNE COUNTY, not Kit Carson Co.Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE DroidOn 15 May 2018 17:54, Gwalbek  wrote:Folks,I just photographed a Golden-Crowned Warbler at Mitchek Ranch.  The ranch is private, but the bird was visible from Cheyenne County Rd 9, about a mile south of the Kit Carson / Cheyenne Co. line.  The folks living there are not the owners and can not grant permission to enter the property.  Since I am working out here, I will provide an update tomorrow morning.Glenn WalbekCastle Rock, CO



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