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09 Feb This Weekend's Statewide Bird Trips 2/8 to 2/15 []
09 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 9, 2010 []
8 Feb Mountain Birding on Monday [Richard Stevens ]
8 Feb Jefferson, El Paso, Summit Ctys Monday [Rebecca Kosten ]
08 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 8, 2010 []
7 Feb Saturday's Front Range birding [Richard Stevens ]
7 Feb Birding Along the Front Range Sunday [Richard Stevens ]
7 Feb Rosy Finches verses Evening Grosbeak behavior [Richard Stevens ]
08 Feb Snow-day in Huerfano County, CO ["goldiloucks" ]
08 Feb American Dipper in Adams Co today ["Marcia" ]
07 Feb Super Bowl Pre-game Birding/Weld ["Gary" ]
7 Feb Massive Barrow's flock in Carbondale (Garfield County)þ [Dick Filby ]
07 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 7, 2010 []
07 Feb Great Hummer Show on PBS-Right Now ["Gary" ]
06 Feb Harris's Sparrow @ Ft. Collins ["dixie_smith500" ]
6 Feb Harris's Sparrow, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye; Adams County [Gary Weston ]
06 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 6, 2010 []
5 Feb Pawnee National Grasslands, Weld County [Richard Stevens ]
5 Feb long eared owl photos [2 Attachments] [Lou Mazzola ]
05 Feb This Weekend's Statewide Bird Trips []
05 Feb American Three-toed Woodpeckers in Jefferson County []
05 Feb Red Shouldered Hawk Still Here ["daveelens" ]
05 Feb White-winged Crossbill @ Ft. Collins ["dixie_smith500" ]
05 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 5, 2010 []
4 Feb Adams County birds for this Thursday 2/4 [Gary Weston ]
4 Feb Colorado Birding Society is moving! [Gary Weston ]
4 Feb Re: Snowy Owl, El Paso County [peggy randall ]
04 Feb February 4, 2010 []
4 Feb February's "Colorado Field Notes" ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ]
3 Feb Red Rocks Park, Jeffco [Terry Michaels ]
03 Feb Bushtits - Arapahoe ["tollineg5023" ]
03 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 3, 2010 []
03 Feb American Dipper in Adams Co today ["Marcia" ]
02 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 2, 2010 []
1 Feb Snowy Owl, El Paso; Golden-crowned Sparrow, Jefferson County [Rebecca Kosten ]
1 Feb Long-eared owl, Weld ["Lauren Hyde" ]
01 Feb Supplement to Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 1, 2010 []
01 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 1, 2010 []
31 Jan El Paso, Jefferson & Park Cty birds Sunday [Rebecca Kosten ]
31 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 31, 2010 []
31 Jan Short-eared Owl/Nunn ["Gary" ]
30 Jan snowy owl seen today [Lou Mazzola ]
30 Jan Ducks at 88th avenue and Colorado Blvd, Adams County [Terry Michaels ]
30 Jan Snowy Owl ["hellomills2" ]
30 Jan Jefferson, Weld & Summit Ctys 1/30 [Rebecca Kosten ]
30 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 30, 2010 []
29 Jan 2010 Grouse Tours [Richard Stevens ]
29 Jan Updated: Grouse Information link on the CoBus website [Richard Stevens ]
29 Jan Lakes and Ponds of the South Platte River at 88th Avenue Area [Richard Stevens ]
29 Jan 88th Avenue and the South Platte River area, Adams County [Richard Stevens ]
29 Jan the snowy owl [Lou Mazzola ]
29 Jan Search for Pygmy Owls [Bryan Ehlmann ]
29 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 29, 2010 []
28 Jan Reducing aircraft-wildlife strikes at airports [Matt Kennedy ]
28 Jan Rosy-finches and Lewis's Woody in Huerfano County ["goldiloucks" ]
28 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 28, 2010 []
27 Jan American Dippers in Adams Co today ["Marcia" ]
27 Jan Red shouldered Hawk [Terry Michaels ]
27 Jan Noon Update, January 27, 2010 [Rebecca Kosten ]
27 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 27, 2010 []
26 Jan This week's Colorado Statewide Bird Trips []
26 Jan Rawhide Power Plant, Larimer Co. ["dixie_smith500" ]
26 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 26, 2010 []
25 Jan From Gunnison to Denver [Randy Cross ]
25 Jan Pine Warbler, Pueblo Cty; Golden-crowned Sparrow, Jefferson Cty [Rebecca Kosten ]
25 Jan Harris's Sparrow in Granby, Grand County [Richard Stevens ]
25 Jan Long-tailed Ducks of the South Platte at 88th avenue, Adams County [Richard Stevens ]
25 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 25, 2010 []
24 Jan Jackson Reservoir Sunday, Boulder County Saturday [Richard Stevens ]
24 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 24, 2010 []
24 Jan Barrows +Pinyons Jays (Garfield) ["Dick Filby" ]
23 Jan Long-eared Owls/North Weld County ["Gary" ]
23 Jan A Missouri birder's circuit around Colorado [Rebecca Kosten ]
23 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 23, 2010 []
22 Jan Re: Snowy Owl, El Paso County ["Patti" ]
22 Jan American Dipper in Adams Co today ["Marcia" ]

Subject: This Weekend's Statewide Bird Trips 2/8 to 2/15
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:29:51 -0700

Hello cobirders, This week's Colorado Statewide Bird Trips include: Friday to Monday; February 12 to 15 Grand Valley Audubon Society's Great Backyard Bird Count Fort Collins Audubon Society's Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 13 Grand Valley Audubon Society's Tumacanbac Raptor Trip 3 Black Canyon Audubon Society's Raptor Trip Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Valley Country Club Arapahoe County Arkansas Valley Audubon Society's Trip To Pueblo City Park Boulder Community Audubon Society's Great Backyard Bird Count Sunday, February 14 Grand Valley Audubon Society's Tumacanbac Raptor Trip 4 Fort Collins Audubon Society's Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Survey Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Gateway Mesa and Kingery Feeders Arkansas Valley Audubon Society's Great Backyard Bird Count Good birding! For additional information on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 9, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:15:11 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Monday: El Paso (Snowy Owl) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Clear Creek (White-tailed Ptarmigan, Northern Pygmy-Owl) Summit (Barrow's Goldeneye) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, Green and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Jefferson County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 2/5, Merlynn Brown found 2 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS. (One was seen 50 feet south of the Strawberry Jack trail at 300 yards south of the Parkview trail, Pike National Forest; the other was heard near the Buck Gulch and Strawberry Jack trails). On 2/5, Paula Hansley reported relocating a Winter Wren up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Adams County On 2/7, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. On 2/6, Richard Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. Stevens relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lakes. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/4, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. Weld County On 2/7, Berman relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 2/6, Bill Marinno relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Marinno relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Boulder County On 2/7, Berman relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. (Early mornings before or around sunrise are best). On 2/7, Stevens relocated at Valmont Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Floyd, 12/25); 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Schmoker, 12/20); adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Schmoker, 12/20). Walter Szeliga relocated a 1st cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Erie Reservoir. On 2/6, Szeliga reported from Erie Reservoir: an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL; adult THAYER'S GULL; male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Thomas Heinrich reported an EASTERN BLUEBIRD up the Goat Trail on Mt. Sanitas. NOTE: Boulder County lakes are close enough together that the same gulls move from one to another. Huerfano County On 2/7, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Pueblo County On 2/6, Mark Peterson relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. On 1/31, M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. On 2/6, Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond, 1/31); GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. Peterson added a THAYER'S GULL. On 2/1, David Silverman reported a CAROLINA WREN (Silverman, 1/18) at his yard (northwest corner of Birch and Norton, 1.5 miles south of Rye, birders welcome). Silverman relocated a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lake Beckwith. Larimer County On 2/5, Dixie Smith relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/2, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE- WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Denver County On 1/31, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/6, Leatherman relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald) and RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW. Prowers County On 2/5, David Leatherman reported from the Lamar area. At Willow Creek Park, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER south of the stone house. At Lamar Community College, NORTHERN CARDINAL and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. At Riverside Cemetery, 250+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Clear Creek County Yesterday, Stevens relocated 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the west side of Loveland Pass. A NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL was heard from the east side of Montezuma Road at Montezuma. On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. On 1/31, Daniel Maynard relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN about a half mile south of the Guanella Pass summit (see website for directions). D. Maynard also found an American Three- toed Woodpecker near the road closure (from the Grant side). Summit County Yesterday, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Garfield County On 2/6, Dick Filby found 192 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Filby found a female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Ranch of the Roaring Forks. Fremont County On 2/6, Peterson relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Rich Miller, 10/20) at the west end of Tunnel Drive. (On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Mountain Birding on Monday
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:31:27 -0700

Hello cobirders; Ray Berman and I birded in Clear Creek and Summit Counties Monday. Barrow's Goldeneyes continue at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant in Silverthorne, Summit County. We had to visit Loveland Pass (Clear Creek County) twice. We had no luck in finding White-tailed Ptarmigan in the morning. Drove down to Georgetown for lunch and some birding around town (found a few Red Crossbills). In the afternoon, we returned to Loveland Pass and eventually found 2 Ptarmigan up the west side trail! After dark we drove to Montezuma and listened for owls. We heard a Northern Pygmy-Owl east of Montezuma Road. We listened at the St Johns, Hunkidori and Argentine Trails. However we did not go up any of the snow covered trails. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/
Subject: Jefferson, El Paso, Summit Ctys Monday
From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:17:33 -0700

Hello cobirders, Jefferson County Terry Michaels reports the Golden-crowned Sparrow is still at Red Rocks Park. El Paso County Green reports seeing the Snowy Owl this morning at the Prairie Vista Lane site. Summit County Stevens reports Barrow's Goldeneyes remain on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant Pond. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 8, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:46:00 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Sunday: El Paso (Snowy Owl) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Adams (American Dipper) Weld (Red-shouldered Hawk) Boulder (Great Black-backed Gull, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black- backed Gull, Rosy Finches) Huerfano (Rosy Finches, Lewis's Woodpecker, White-winged Dove) Pueblo (Pine Warbler) Otero (Field Sparrow, Rufous-crowned Sparrow) Garfield (Barrow's Goldeneye) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, Gulbenkian and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Jefferson County Yesterday, Williams relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 2/5, Merlynn Brown found 2 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS. (One was seen 50 feet south of the Strawberry Jack trail at 300 yards south of the Parkview trail, Pike National Forest; the other was heard near the Buck Gulch and Strawberry Jack trails). On 2/5, Paula Hansley reported relocating a Winter Wren up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Adams County Yesterday, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. On 2/6, Richard Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. Stevens relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lakes. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/4, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. Weld County Yesterday, Berman relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 2/6, Bill Marinno relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Marinno relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Boulder County Yesterday, Berman relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. (Early mornings before or around sunrise are best). Yesterday, Stevens relocated at Valmont Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Floyd, 12/25); 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Schmoker, 12/20); adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Schmoker, 12/20). Walter Szeliga relocated a 1st cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Erie Reservoir. On 2/6, Szeliga reported from Erie Reservoir: an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL; adult THAYER'S GULL; male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Thomas Heinrich reported an EASTERN BLUEBIRD up the Goat Trail on Mt. Sanitas. NOTE: Boulder County lakes are close enough together that the same gulls move from one to another. Huerfano County Yesterday, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989- 1398 to arrange a visit. Pueblo County On 2/6, Mark Peterson relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. On 1/31, M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. On 2/6, Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond, 1/31); GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. Peterson added a THAYER'S GULL. On 2/1, David Silverman reported a CAROLINA WREN (Silverman, 1/18) at his yard (northwest corner of Birch and Norton, 1.5 miles south of Rye, birders welcome). Silverman relocated a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lake Beckwith. Larimer County On 2/5, Dixie Smith relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/2, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE- WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Denver County On 1/31, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/6, Leatherman relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald) and RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW. Prowers County On 2/5, David Leatherman reported from the Lamar area. At Willow Creek Park, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER south of the stone house. At Lamar Community College, NORTHERN CARDINAL and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. At Riverside Cemetery, 250+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Garfield County On 2/6, Dick Filby found 192 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Filby found a female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Ranch of the Roaring Forks. Fremont County On 2/6, Peterson relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Rich Miller, 10/20) at the west end of Tunnel Drive. (On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. On 1/31, Daniel Maynard relocated WHITE- TAILED PTARMIGAN about a half mile south of the Guanella Pass summit (see website for directions). D. Maynard also found an American Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure (from the Grant side). Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Summit County On 1/30, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Saturday's Front Range birding
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 22:22:40 -0700

Hello cobirders; On Saturday, I returned to Rocky Mountain Arsenal when they opened at 7:30 am. Last Thursday, I missed the Harris's Sparrow in a 1.5 hour wait. The day was warm and many bees were mobbing the feeders north of the Visitor's Center. Only a few birds flew into the trees above the feeders. None would engage the many bees. I figured that early in the morning it would be too cold for bees. This was the case Saturday morning. A few birds perched in the trees at 7:30 am. At 8:00 am however, a flock of 30+ Dark-eyed Juncos flew in and attacked the seeds under both sets (of two) feeders. Shortly thereafter, the Harris's Sparrow also made an appearance. The sparrow eventually went under both sets of feeders from 8:00 to 8:19 am (still there when I departed). Next, I visited the South Platte River at 88th Avenue and Colorado Blvd. The 3 Long-tailed Ducks were still on the northern West Gravel Lake. The pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was on the South Platte River near the green/white tower. A second male Barrow's Goldeneye was on East Gravel Lakes. After lunch, I drove by Red Rocks Park. The Golden-crowned Sparrow was under the platform feeder behind the Trading Post. My birding day ended with a drive around the DIA Owl Loop. No Short-eared Owls, three Northern Harriers worked the fields south of 128th Avenue. Continued Good Birding! Note: the Colorado Birding Society's website in moving to below: Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/
Subject: Birding Along the Front Range Sunday
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 22:01:12 -0700

Hello cobirders; Today was quite different from yesterday with colder temperatures and snow off and on. Ray Berman and I saw 3 species of Rosy Finches this morning at Fawnbrook Inn at Allenspark (Boulder County). There were not many finches, but at least 1 of each. Ray and I found the Red-shouldered Hawk in less than 10 minutes this morning at the Wildlife Area/open space north of the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (Weld County). We ended our birding day with poor visibility at Valmont Reservoir (Boulder County). Identification of many gulls was missed. We did pick out a 1st cycle Great Black-backed Gull, an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull and at least one 1st cycle Thayer's Gull. If the Iceland Gull is still around, we did not see it. Continued Good Birding! Want to again mention: the Colorado Birding Society website is moving: Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/
Subject: Rosy Finches verses Evening Grosbeak behavior
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:50:41 -0700

Hello Beverly and cobirders; >>>>>>Has anybody else noticed that the when the Rosy-Finches are around, there are no Evening Grosbeaks...and when the Finches take off, the Grosbeaks return? Weird... Beverly Jensen At my favorite mountain feeders, the Evening Grosbeaks, when they show up, scare the Rosy Finches away. Unless the weather is bad, the Evening Grosbeaks only show up the first hour of daylight. While Rosy Finches can show up anytime during the day. Now that I think about it, that is similar to my experience at the Fawnbrook Inn feeders in Allenspark. Just a different experience than yours. Enjoy all of them especially when all can be difficult to find at any time! Just to mention, that the Colorado Birding Society is moving (see below. Keeping both sites (old and new) up is quite time consuming. The old site is not going to last much longer. Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/
Subject: Snow-day in Huerfano County, CO
From: "goldiloucks" <goldiloucks AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:19:42 -0000

It started snowing here just about sun-up and the Rosy-Finches arrived just a bit later. I swear, they're like clockwork! As they often do, they came and went several times and disappeared for a while. While they were gone, I watched 30+ Evening Grosbeaks under the feeders. Through the day, there were 100-200 Rosies at a time. Has anybody else noticed that the when the Rosy-Finches are around, there are no Evening Grosbeaks...and when the Finches take off, the Grosbeaks return? Weird... I got a couple pretty good pictures of that rascally woodpecker, too. Yup, the Lewis's is still coming to the feeders. You can see the photos on my blog, here . Also around are Cassin's Finch, a Song Sparrow, that tropical (!) White-winged Dove and a Sharp-shinned Hawk that seems to regularly buzz the yard and almost took the lights out of an Evening Grosbeak...also got photos of the bird in a box, just before release. It's a birdy yard...if you're in the area, give me a call and and stop by! Beverly Jensen, 719-989-1398La Veta, Huerfano Countywww.RuralChatter.blogspot.com
Subject: American Dipper in Adams Co today
From: "Marcia" <bomaanka AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:06:35 -0000

Hi Cobirders An American Dipper was in Clear Creek at the I-76 bridges (Adams Co) today at 2:55 today. I saw a Dipper in three different spots, but I suspect there was only one bird. Bob Canter Denver
Subject: Super Bowl Pre-game Birding/Weld
From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info>
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:16:54 -0000

Went birding instead of watching eight hours of pre-game activities. Pix here: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo Long-eared Owl (pix) - 7 (private residence) Rough-legged Hawk (pix) Ferruginous Hawk - 4 (including three (pix) right next to each other (one dark morph) near our house) Some ducks and geese at Lonetree Water Treatment ponds WCR 124 ponds were 40% open but devoid of birds (strange) sans six Mallards. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO http://ColoradoBirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy"
Subject: Massive Barrow's flock in Carbondale (Garfield County)þ
From: Dick Filby <dickfilby AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 19:17:20 +0000

Hi all, Whilst most of the household went skiing/boarding yesterday, I enjoyed a few hours birding with some of our house guests visiting from "out east" (escaping their blizzard back home). An imm Bald Eagle (Pitkin Co) in a tree above the Roaring Fork valley opposite the turn off Hwy82 to the Watson Divide was the first of at least five we saw (the others, 2 adults and 2 imms, were all around Carbondale - Garfield Co - later in the day, as was a single adult Golden Eagle). A Rough-legged Hawk sat on a fence along Brush Creek Road (Pitkin Co) - the first R-leg I have seen in Pitkin this winter. The feeders at Al Levantin's house were visited by Mountain and Black-capped Chickadees and a single Downy Woodpecker. We surmised that his regular Cooper's Hawk has probably been hanging out there quite a bit recently as the seed is lasting a very long time.... Around Carbondale ducks provided the highlights.. A single drake Wood Duck rested on the ice on the "northwestern pond" at Ranch at Roaring Fork, where there was also a single female Barrow's Goldeneye, a few Buffleheads, Ring-necked Ducks and Lesser Scaup, but no sign of the Hooded Mergansers. Nearby however was the treat of the day, at 5pm, when we watched Coryell Ranch Pond from CR109 with our telescopes as usual (altho' I have access to this private ranch I do not want to disturb this small pond which is only visible from inside the ranch at extremely close range). The treat?? It was a massive flock at least 192 Barrow's Goldeneyes that had come into roost, along with just a few other ducks (6 Ring-necked Ducks, 8 Mallard and 10 Common Goldeneye).. Does anyone know of a bigger gathering in Colorado, ever? NB: This pond is only being used as a roost site and not every day. The birds, when present at all, arrive late and leave early. Indeed most evenings there are no birds there before dark. We looked long and hard for a Northern Pygmy Owl in almost every location that I have ever encountered them hereabout before, but as has been my luck for the past two winters.. came up with none all day! Good birding
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 7, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:54:33 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Saturday: El Paso (snow) Adams (Harris's Sparrow, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Weld (Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl) Boulder (Lesser Black-backed Gull, Thayer's Gull, Barrow's Goldeneye, Eastern Bluebird) Pueblo (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, Great Black-backed Gull) Otero (Field Sparrow, Rufous-crowned Sparrow) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, N. Martin and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Adams County Yesterday, Richard Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. Stevens relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lakes. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/4, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/2, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Jefferson County Yesterday, Stevens relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 2/5, Merlynn Brown found 2 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS. (One was seen 50 feet south of the Strawberry Jack trail at 300 yards south of the Parkview trail, Pike National Forest; the other was heard near the Buck Gulch and Strawberry Jack trails). On 2/5, Paula Hansley reported relocating a Winter Wren up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Weld County Yesterday, Bill Marinno relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Marinno relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Yesterday, DeFonso relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Boulder County Yesterday, Walter Szeliga reported from Erie Reservoir: an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL; adult THAYER'S GULL; male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Thomas Heinrich reported an EASTERN BLUEBIRD up the Goat Trail on Mt. Sanitas. On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Early mornings before sunrise are best. Pueblo County Yesterday, Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond, 1/31); GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 2/1, David Silverman reported a CAROLINA WREN (Silverman, 1/18) at his yard (northwest corner of Birch and Norton, 1.5 miles south of Rye, birders welcome). Silverman relocated a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lake Beckwith. On 1/31, Mark Miller relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. Larimer County On 2/5, Dixie Smith relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/2, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE- WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Denver County On 1/31, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). Huerfano County On 1/28, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County Yesterday, Leatherman relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald) and RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW. Prowers County On 2/5, David Leatherman reported from the Lamar area. At Willow Creek Park, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER south of the stone house. At Lamar Community College, NORTHERN CARDINAL and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. At Riverside Cemetery, 250+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Clear Creek County On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. On 1/31, Daniel Maynard relocated WHITE- TAILED PTARMIGAN about a half mile south of the Guanella Pass summit (see website for directions). D. Maynard also found an American Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure (from the Grant side). Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Fremont County On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Summit County On 1/30, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Great Hummer Show on PBS-Right Now
From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info>
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:37:07 -0000

Full (video) episode here, too: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/hummingbirds-magic-in-the-air... Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO http://ColoradoBirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy"
Subject: Harris's Sparrow @ Ft. Collins
From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:47:06 -0000

This pm, a Harris's Sparrow appeared at my feeders on NE Ft. Collins. Dix Smith Ft. Collins
Subject: Harris's Sparrow, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye; Adams County
From: Gary Weston <grwestonjr AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:38:02 -0700

Hello all, Rich Stevens reports the Harris's Sparrow is still at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. It visited underneath both sets of feeders between 8:00 AM and 8:19 AM. Rich also reports the 3 Long-tailed Ducks were still on the northern West Gravel Lakes and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte River downstream from the green and white tower. The tower is about 3/4 mile south of 88th avenue. Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Gary Weston, Vice-President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthenet/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 6, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:02:22 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Friday: El Paso (Snowy Owl) Jefferson (American Three-toed Woodpecker, Winter Wren, Golden- crowned Sparrow) Larimer (White-winged Crossbill) Weld (Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl, Red-shouldered Hawk) Prowers (Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Great-tailed Grackle) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Jefferson County Yesterday, Merlynn Brown found 2 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS. (One was seen 50 feet south of the Strawberry Jack trail at 300 yards south of the Parkview trail, Pike National Forest; the other was heard near the Buck Gulch and Strawberry Jack trails). Yesterday, Paula Hansley relocated a Winter Wren up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Arnesen relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. Larimer County Yesterday, Dixie Smith relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/2, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Weld County Yesterday, Lou Mazzola relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Elens relocated the RED- SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Stevens relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Adams County On 2/4, Richard Stevens relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lakes. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/4, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/3, Don Beltz reported a HARRIS'S SPARROW at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/2, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Pueblo County On 2/1, David Silverman reported a CAROLINA WREN (Silverman, 1/18) at his yard (northwest corner of Birch and Norton, 1.5 miles south of Rye, birders welcome). Silverman relocated a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lake Beckwith. On 1/31, Mark Miller relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. M. Miller also reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond); LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); 2 COMMON LOONS. Denver County On 1/31, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). Huerfano County On 1/28, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Early mornings before sunrise are best. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County Yesterday, David Leatherman reported from the Lamar area. At Willow Creek Park, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER south of the stone house. At Lamar Community College, NORTHERN CARDINAL and RED- BELLIED WOODPECKER. At Riverside Cemetery, 250+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Park County On 1/31, Tim Kalbach found a SNOW BUNTING along Colorado Road 24 (not Hwy 24) approx. 1 mile east of Hwy 285. On 1/30, Todd Deininger reported a GYRFALCON along Hwy 285, south of Fairplay. Clear Creek County On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. On 1/31, Daniel Maynard relocated WHITE- TAILED PTARMIGAN about a half mile south of the Guanella Pass summit (see website for directions). D. Maynard also found an American Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure (from the Grant side). Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Fremont County On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Summit County On 1/30, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Pawnee National Grasslands, Weld County
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:25:04 -0700

Hello cobirders; Ray Berman and I birded Pawnee National Grasslands today. Besides Lapland Longspurs and Short-eared Owls we had a Swift Fox as a target animal. The Swift Fox was found along Weld County Road 96 (Chestnut-collared Longspur location for those who know the area). It required a drive north of Crow Valley Campgrounds to CR 122 and then west to the ponds to find a couple of Lapland Longspurs. We ended our birding day by watching Short-eared Owls along Weld County Road 48, south side of Lower Latham Reservoir. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/
Subject: long eared owl photos [2 Attachments]
From: Lou Mazzola <mazzolacornoil AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:25:06 -0800 (PST)

I drove to Banner Lakes today to find the long eared owl(s) and took photos of one in a coniferous tree about 30-40 yds. North of the Pond 8 marker. Lou Mazzola
Subject: This Weekend's Statewide Bird Trips
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:19:24 -0700

Hello cobirders, This weekend's Statewide Bird trips: Saturday, February 6 Fort Collins Audubon Society's Trip to Boulder Area Grand Valley Audubon Society's Tumacanbac Raptor Trip 1 Roaring Fork Audubon Society's Trip to Grand Mesa Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Longmont Sunday, February 7 Boulder Bird Club First Sunday Birding Grand Valley Audubon Society's Tumacanbac Raptor Trip 2 Denver Field Ornithologists Trip for Eastern Plains Raptors Directions on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: American Three-toed Woodpeckers in Jefferson County
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:14:04 -0700

Hello cobirders, Jefferson County Merlynn Brown saw a female American Three-toed Woodpecker in Pike National Forest. The woodpecker was 50 feet south of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 300 yards south of the Parkview Trail. She also heard a 2nd woodpecker near the junction of Buck Gulch and Strawberry Jack trails. Maps of area can be found on CoBus website. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Red Shouldered Hawk Still Here
From: "daveelens" <daveelens AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:55:52 -0000

The Red Shouldered Hawk is still hanging around the Kodak Watchable Wildlife area. Audrey and I spotted it this morning along the Poudre trail about 1/2 mile east of the parking lot. The hawk was in a group of trees where the trail makes a sharp turn to the east. Dave and Audrey Elens
Subject: White-winged Crossbill @ Ft. Collins
From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:23:51 -0000

Early today, a female White-winged Cross bill was in the SE corner of Grandview Cemetery. Dix Smith Ft. Collins
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 5, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:49:32 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Thursday: Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, Great-tailed Grackle) Weld (Long-eared Owl) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Richard Stevens relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lakes. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Yesterday, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/3, Don Beltz reported a HARRIS'S SPARROW at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/2, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Weld County Yesterday, Stevens relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/31, Doug Kibbe relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Kathy Mihm Dunning relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Jefferson County On 2/3, Terry Michaels relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along the Songbird trail, halfway between the two parking areas of Reynolds Park. Stevens relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at forest line, south of the main western parking lot. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY- OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER south of Pine Lake. El Paso County On 2/2, several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Larimer County On 2/2, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Pueblo County On 2/1, David Silverman reported a CAROLINA WREN (Silverman, 1/18) at his yard (northwest corner of Birch and Norton, 1.5 miles south of Rye, birders welcome). Silverman relocated a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lake Beckwith. On 1/31, Mark Miller relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. M. Miller also reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond); LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); 2 COMMON LOONS. Denver County On 1/31, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). Huerfano County On 1/28, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Early mornings before sunrise are best. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Park County On 1/31, Tim Kalbach found a SNOW BUNTING along Colorado Road 24 (not Hwy 24) approx. 1 mile east of Hwy 285. On 1/30, Todd Deininger reported a GYRFALCON along Hwy 285, south of Fairplay. Clear Creek County On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. On 1/31, Daniel Maynard relocated WHITE- TAILED PTARMIGAN about a half mile south of the Guanella Pass summit (see website for directions). D. Maynard also found an American Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure (from the Grant side). Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Fremont County On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Summit County On 1/30, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Adams County birds for this Thursday 2/4
From: Gary Weston <grwestonjr AT hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:56:28 -0700

Hi birders, This morning we finished with our three consecutive all night Eastern Screech-Owl counts in our second Denver Urban Owl Count. This year we only had six participants however still managed to cover most of the territory. Final Eastern Screech-Owl counts will be written up in a future "Colorado Field Notes". Thanks to all! This morning, Richard Stevens searched for the Harris's Sparrow reported at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. In 1.5 hours he didn't see the sparrow come to the feeders. Richard reports 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes in the 88th avenue and Colorado blvd area of the South Platte Corridor. All but one male Barrow's Goldeneye were on the northern West Gravel Lake (see February's "Colorado Field Notes" or the CoBus website for directions). The other male was seen on East Gravel Lake. Later the pair of Barrow's Goldeneye from West Gravel Lake flew down to the Platte River upstream, south of the green and white water tower. Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Gary Weston, Vice-President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthenet/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Birding Society is moving!
From: Gary Weston <grwestonjr AT hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:45:42 -0700

Hi birders, The Colorado Birding Society is moving its website to new servers. Both websites will still be updated for about a week. Then the worldnet website will close down. The new address is: coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net So please change your bookmarks. Hope to see you on the new website. The new server will allow future improvements to the CoBus website. Planned improvements include finally putting the Colorado Birds database of 150 years of bird sightings on the internet. Hopefully it will allow birders to not only see and search past sightings but add their sightings. Richard Stevens and Bryan Ehlmann are taking crash courses on PHP language and MySQL databases. Presently all our databases are Microsoft Access so it may take a couple of months. Thanks to all for your participation! See you on coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Gary Weston, Vice-President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthenet/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/
Subject: Re: Snowy Owl, El Paso County
From: peggy randall <laslobird AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:25:45 -0800 (PST)

Snowy owls come from the far north where a good part of the year, daylight or night time only last 4 hours per day.Â To call them diurnal is correct, to call them nocturnal is correct, to call them crepuscular is correct.Â If this species confined itself to only one of these times, they would not get enough to eat in some parts of the year. --- On Fri, 1/22/10, Patti <1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net> wrote: From: Patti <1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net> Subject: Re: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County To: "Polly Neldner" Cc: cobirders AT yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, January 22, 2010, 8:09 PM Â Â Perhaps ....wonder what heÂ (Sibley) means exactly by "to a lesser extent Snowy Owls are normally active in daylight? "Â To a lesser extent and normally isÂ also a contradiction in terms.Â Â I checked other field guides I have last eveningÂ Â and some say diurnal, some say "active during day", some say nocturnal. Anyone know ifÂ there are publications out there dedicated solely to owls? I also read that the main reason the Snowy Â Owl leaves the tundra is a shortage of their main source of food...lemmings. That lemmings tend to over produce then disease sets inÂ and they dieÂ off. No mention of how / why the lemmingsÂ commit mass suicide. So it seems if youÂ depend upon lemmings for yourÂ main food source it is either feast or famine. Â Â As I posted earlier, the only Snowy Owl I have ever seen in CO had apparently Â just been killed by a vehicle on HWY 24Â nearÂ the KS borderÂ Â and its body was still warm when I found it in late AM, a mouse still grasped firmly in its talons. This was in winter by the way.Â So, Â in my own experience, Â (not based on anything I have read) Â Snowy Owls can be found in CO as far east as the KS border, are active in daylight hours and hunt mice. Though I was not there to witness its moment of death or how it saw its prey, my guess is that it was perched on a telephone pole alongside the HWY.Â To be perfectly honest I have long been living under the assumption that we have Snowy Â Owls in CO and that they are active during daylight. The one I found was mostly white with very little dark markings. I am not a CO native---in fact I was on my way back home to CO from my native state of PA when I found the Snowy Owl.Â ItÂ was not until I saw all the posts here about the sighting of the Snowy Owl in El Paso County, CO that I realized how rare this is. Â Â Patti Â Â Â Â ----- Original Message ----- From: Polly Neldner To: patti Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 7:09 AM Subject: RE: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Mr. Sibley contradicts himself in hid Guide to Bird Life and Behavior page 341: "Many owls avoid competition with diurnal predators, such as hawk, by feeding exclusively at night. A few species feed during the day and night, or concentrate their foraging at dawn and dusk, but only the Nothern Hawk Owl, the pygmy owls and to a lesser extent Snowy, Burrowing, and Short-eared Owls are normally active in daylight." Perhaps he should correct himself. Polly To: cobirders AT yahoogrou ps.com From: 1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:52:18 -0700 Subject: Re: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Â Very interesting that you say the Snowy OwlÂ is not nocturnal.Â I consider dawn and dusk to be associated with the nocturnal hours of day. I would consider it very odd to see almost any owl active atÂ mid-day. Â OneÂ publication, theÂ National Audubon Society's Â "The Sibley Guide to Birds" p. 275 in referring to the Great Gray Owl and the Snowy Owl states "Individuals of both species seen far to the south of normal range are often starved and stressed for food, and thus active in daylight. Healty birds are mainly nocturnal, like other owls.Â Â Â ----- Original Message ----- From: BONNIE BOWNE To: 1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net ; cobirds AT googlegroup s.com ; mclee72 AT msn. com Cc: cobirders AT yahoogrou ps.com Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:05 PM Subject: RE: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Snowy Owls areÂ diurnal.Â They are normally active between dawn and dusk.Â It is the most incredible bird I've ever seen. Â http://www.owlpages .com/owls. php?genus= Bubo&species=scandiacus Â To: cobirds AT googlegroup s.com; mclee72 AT msn. com CC: cobirders AT yahoogrou ps.com From: 1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:03:01 -0700 Subject: Re: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Â Any thoughts on why this normally nocturnal species is being seen so frequently during daylight hours?Â I have read that when the Snow Owl is sited out of its range during daylight that it is distressed due to lack of prey.Â Â Â Patti Todovich Colorrado Springs, CO ----- Original Message ----- From: SUKE C LEE To: cobirds Cc: cobirders Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 4:07 PM Subject: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Â I droveÂ by Peyton on my way home;Â "Snowie" was still there on a roof top, off Prairie View Ln, about 3:30 this afternoon. It's great to have this bird so close by! Cecile Lee Elbert, COÂ Â Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now.
Subject: February 4, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:14:14 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Wednesday: Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along the Songbird trail, halfway between the two parking areas of Reynolds Park. Stevens relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at forest line, south of the main western parking lot. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY- OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER south of Pine Lake. Adams County On 2/2, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. On 1/31, Hundertmark relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Hundertmark relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. On 1/29, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. El Paso County On 2/2, several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Larimer County On 2/2, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Pueblo County On 2/1, David Silverman reported a CAROLINA WREN (Silverman, 1/18) at his yard (northwest corner of Birch and Norton, 1.5 miles south of Rye, birders welcome). Silverman relocated a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lake Beckwith. On 1/31, Mark Miller relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. M. Miller also reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond); LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); 2 COMMON LOONS. Denver County On 1/31, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Weld County On 1/31, Doug Kibbe relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Kathy Mihm Dunning relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). Huerfano County On 1/28, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Early mornings before sunrise are best. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Park County On 1/31, Tim Kalbach found a SNOW BUNTING along Colorado Road 24 (not Hwy 24) approx. 1 mile east of Hwy 285. On 1/30, Todd Deininger reported a GYRFALCON along Hwy 285, south of Fairplay. Clear Creek County On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. On 1/31, Daniel Maynard relocated WHITE- TAILED PTARMIGAN about a half mile south of the Guanella Pass summit (see website for directions). D. Maynard also found an American Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure (from the Grant side). Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Fremont County On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Summit County On 1/30, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: February's "Colorado Field Notes"
From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:39:42 GMT

Hello cobirders, I shipped February's "Colorado Field Notes" this afternoon. This month's issue includes: Birding Spot of the Month: Fountain Creek Regional Park South Platte River Corridor Waterfowl Identification Tips Snowy Owls Several additional articles. Writers are trying some new categories. Please let us know what you think by emailing me personally. You can see an example of "Colorado Field Notes": at: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo/coloradofieldnotes.htm You can subscribe to "Colorado Field Notes" by sending $25/yr to the Colorado Birding Society.. Send Check or Money Order to: Colorado Birding Society P.O. Box 440813 Aurora, CO 80044 If you subscribe, please send along a contact method, either a telephone number or email address. If we need to contact you, snail mail is slooooooow. For further information, contact Sue Ehlmann: sueehlmann AT juno.com Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html ____________________________________________________________ Senior Assisted Living Put your loved ones in good hands with quality senior assisted living. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=n-tRIgVTeIrY4alx_zPkLQAAJz3B5Brk71uKWWLbcjffrAJdAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASUQAAAAA=
Subject: Red Rocks Park, Jeffco
From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:00:23 -0700

A friend and I looked for Bushtits at Red Rocks Park Wednesday morning. There were none at the Trading Post; the Golden crowned Sparrow was seen. Finally a flock of 12-14 Bushtits were found below the rocks north of the Chapel at the south end of the park. Good birding! Terry Michaels Centennial, CO
Subject: Bushtits - Arapahoe
From: "tollineg5023" <tollineg AT aol.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:54:21 -0000

We live near Iliff and Chambers which is a few blocks from a drain coming out of Cherry Creek State Park near Yale. This morning we spotted 15 - 20 Bushtits in and around our yard. We spotted them last year on Feb. 2 so they are a day late. They have come the past four years from the middle of Jan. to the end of March. Of course, that just depends if we happen to looking out when they come through. The first hint is the little funny sounds they make while foraging.
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 3, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:20:20 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Tuesday: Adams (American Dipper) El Paso (Snowy Owl) Larimer (White-winged Crossbill) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. On 1/31, Hundertmark relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Hundertmark relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. On 1/29, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. El Paso County Yesterday, several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Larimer County Yesterday, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 1/26, Scott Rashid reported a female Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Estes. Jefferson County On 2/1, Weston relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along the Songbird trail, halfway between the two parking areas of Reynolds Park. Stevens relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at forest line, south of the main western parking lot. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY- OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER south of Pine Lake. Pueblo County On 2/1, David Silverman reported a CAROLINA WREN (Silverman, 1/18) at his yard (northwest corner of Birch and Norton, 1.5 miles south of Rye, birders welcome). Silverman relocated a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lake Beckwith. On 1/31, Mark Miller relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. M. Miller also reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond); LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); 2 COMMON LOONS. Denver County On 1/31, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Weld County On 1/31, Doug Kibbe relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Kathy Mihm Dunning relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). Huerfano County Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 1/26, Tim Davis relocated a CAROLINA WREN at Lamar Community College. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Park County On 1/31, Tim Kalbach found a SNOW BUNTING along Colorado Road 24 (not Hwy 24) approx. 1 mile east of Hwy 285. On 1/30, Todd Deininger reported a GYRFALCON along Hwy 285, south of Fairplay. Clear Creek County On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. On 1/31, Daniel Maynard relocated WHITE- TAILED PTARMIGAN about a half mile south of the Guanella Pass summit (see website for directions). D. Maynard also found an American Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure (from the Grant side). Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Fremont County On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Summit County On 1/30, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Routt County On 1/26, Tom Litteral relocated a pair of COMMON REDPOLL (Hughes, 1/24) at Hunters Court in Steamboat Springs (see website for directions). Mesa County On 1/25, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: American Dipper in Adams Co today
From: "Marcia" <bomaanka AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:20:35 -0000

Hi Cobirders I found a single American Dipper in Clear Creek (Adams Co.)today at the I 76 brdges, east of Lowell Blvd. Bob Canter Denver
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 2, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:30:55 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Monday: El Paso (Snowy Owl) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Pueblo (Carolina Wren, Greater White-fronted Goose) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, Anderson and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Jefferson County Yesterday, Weston relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along the Songbird trail, halfway between the two parking areas of Reynolds Park. Stevens relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at forest line, south of the main western parking lot. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY- OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER south of Pine Lake. Pueblo County Yesterday, David Silverman reported a CAROLINA WREN (Silverman, 1/18) at his yard (northwest corner of Birch and Norton, 1.5 miles south of Rye, birders welcome). Silverman relocated a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lake Beckwith. On 1/31, Mark Miller relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. M. Miller also reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond); LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); 2 COMMON LOONS. Adams County On 1/31, Hundertmark relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Hundertmark relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. On 1/29, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 1/27, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Denver County On 1/31, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Weld County On 1/31, Doug Kibbe relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Kathy Mihm Dunning relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). Huerfano County Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Larimer County On 1/26, Scott Rashid reported a female Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Estes. Leatherman relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 1/26, Tim Davis relocated a CAROLINA WREN at Lamar Community College. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Park County On 1/31, Tim Kalbach found a SNOW BUNTING along Colorado Road 24 (not Hwy 24) approx. 1 mile east of Hwy 285. On 1/30, Todd Deininger reported a GYRFALCON along Hwy 285, south of Fairplay. Clear Creek County On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. On 1/31, Daniel Maynard relocated WHITE- TAILED PTARMIGAN about a half mile south of the Guanella Pass summit (see website for directions). D. Maynard also found an American Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure (from the Grant side). Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Fremont County On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Summit County On 1/30, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Routt County On 1/26, Tom Litteral relocated a pair of COMMON REDPOLL (Hughes, 1/24) at Hunters Court in Steamboat Springs (see website for directions). Mesa County On 1/25, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Snowy Owl, El Paso; Golden-crowned Sparrow, Jefferson County
From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:58:51 -0700

Hello cobirders, El Paso County Half a dozen birders again watched the Snowy Owl along Prairie Vista View near Peyton today. Jefferson County Weston saw the Golden-crowned Sparrow at Red Rocks Park again today. I put photos on the CoBus photo library of the Ross's Goose seen yesterday at Lakecrest, Gateway Park by Ehlmann and Stevens. The goose was eating on the grasses on the west side of the lake. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/
Subject: Long-eared owl, Weld
From: "Lauren Hyde" <lauren AT nalf.org>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:42:44 -0700

Yesterday afternoon at Banner Lakes near Keenesburg in Weld County, a nice group of people showed me a pair of long-eared owls between the markers for ponds 6 and 7. They were closer to the marker for pond 6. On another note, where are good places to find evening grosbeaks, Cassin's finches and golden-crowned kinglets? ________________________________ Lauren Hyde, Ph.D. Director of Performance Programs 7383 S. Alton Way, Suite 100 * Centennial, CO 80112-2339 P: 303.220.1693 x 140 * F: 303.220.1884 E: lauren AT nalf.org * W: www.nalf.org
Subject: Supplement to Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 1, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:43:00 -0700

Hello cobirders, Daniel Maynard hiked up 1-2 miles from the Guanella Pass closure and relocated 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about 1/2 mile south of the summit. There was an American Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure. Access is from the Grant end of Guanella Pass Road. Distance to hike or snowshoe to summit depends upon current snowfall conditions. Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 1, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:16:06 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Sunday: El Paso (Snowy Owl) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye) Denver (Ross's Goose) Pueblo (Pine Warbler, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Barrow's Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck, Common Loon) Park (Snow Bunting) Clear Creek (American Three-toed Woodpecker) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, Hundertmark and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Jefferson County Yesterday, Ehlmann relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along the Songbird trail, halfway between the two parking areas of Reynolds Park. Stevens relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at forest line, south of the main western parking lot. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY- OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER south of Pine Lake. Adams County Yesterday, Hundertmark relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Hundertmark relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. On 1/29, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT- TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 1/27, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Denver County Yesterday, Stevens found a ROSS'S GOOSE feeding on the grasses west side of Lakecrest at Gateway Park. Pueblo County Yesterday, Mark Miller relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. M. Miller relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. M. Miller also reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond); LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); 2 COMMON LOONS. Douglas County On 1/30, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Weld County On 1/30, Bob Zilly relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Kathy Mihm Dunning relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). Huerfano County Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Larimer County On 1/26, Scott Rashid reported a female Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Estes. Leatherman relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 1/26, Tim Davis relocated a CAROLINA WREN at Lamar Community College. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Park County Yesterday, Tim Kalbach found a SNOW BUNTING along Colorado Road 24 (not Hwy 24) approx. 1 mile east of Hwy 285. On 1/30, Todd Deininger reported a GYRFALCON along Hwy 285, south of Fairplay. Clear Creek County Yesterday, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Delta County On 1/30, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Fremont County On 1/30, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Summit County On 1/30, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Routt County On 1/26, Tom Litteral relocated a pair of COMMON REDPOLL (Hughes, 1/24) at Hunters Court in Steamboat Springs (see website for directions). Mesa County On 1/25, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: El Paso, Jefferson & Park Cty birds Sunday
From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:09:49 -0700

Hello cobirders, El Paso County Many birders relocated the Snowy Owl this morning at Prairie Vista Lane near Peyton. Jefferson County Ehlmann and Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at Echo Lake Campgrounds. Park County Tim Kalbach found a SNOW BUNTING about a mile east of Hwy 285 along Colorado Road 24 (not hwy 24). He didn't find the GYRFALCON reported yesterday by Deininger along Hwy 285 south of Fairplay. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390707/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 31, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:54:38 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Saturday: El Paso (Snowy Owl) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Adams (Barrow's Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck) Weld (Red-shouldered Hawk, Short-eared Owl) Pueblo (Pine Warbler, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker) Delta (Ross's Goose, Barrow's Goldeneye) Fremont (Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Greater White-fronted Goose) Summit (Barrow's Goldeneye) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, Lou Mazzola and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Jefferson County Yesterday, Zeeto relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along the Songbird trail, halfway between the two parking areas of Reynolds Park. Stevens relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at forest line, south of the main western parking lot. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY- OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER south of Pine Lake. Adams County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Michaels relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. Stevens relocated a Barrow's Goldeneye on Tani Reservoir and West Gravel Lakes. On 1/29, Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 1/27, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Douglas County Yesterday, Bryan Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS at Cheesman Reservoir. On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Weld County Yesterday, Bob Zilly relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Kathy Mihm Dunning relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Pueblo County Yesterday, Robb Hinds relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. Hinds relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. On 1/26, John Drummond reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 10 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE; an adult male GREATER SCAUP; a male LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); an adult GLAUCOUS GULL. On 1/24, Polly Neldner found a GLAUCOUS GULL at Runyon Lake. Broomfield County On 1/29, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). Huerfano County Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Larimer County On 1/26, Scott Rashid reported a female Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Estes. Leatherman relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. Denver County On 1/22, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 1/26, Tim Davis relocated a CAROLINA WREN at Lamar Community College. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County Yesterday, Dennis Garrison found a ROSS'S GOOSE at Confluence Park in Delta. Garrison relocated 13 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Robinsong, 1/6) at the park and the Gunnison River near Hwy 50. Fremont County Yesterday, Setta Moss relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park, last seen by Ehlmann on 1/13. Moss relocated 11 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Valco Ponds (see website for directions). On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Summit County Yesterday, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Grand County On 1/29, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (213 W. Topaz Avenue; spruce trees in front and along street; call 970-531-7139 for additional details). Routt County On 1/26, Tom Litteral relocated a pair of COMMON REDPOLL (Hughes, 1/24) at Hunters Court in Steamboat Springs (see website for directions). Mesa County On 1/25, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Clear Creek County On 1/18, Rob Meade relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Short-eared Owl/Nunn
From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:35:07 -0000

While cruising northern Weld county near/at dark-we were treated to Short-eared Owl on fencepost just north of WCR 37/102. Beautiful moon rise tonight. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO http://ColoradoBirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy"
Subject: snowy owl seen today
From: Lou Mazzola <mazzolacornoil AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:24:53 -0800 (PST)

My wife and I drove down to near Peyton today and, along with about 20 other people, observed the snowy owl on a rooftop and later in an open field. this was about noon until 1:30 pm.. the owl was on the rooftop when we arrived, but the homeowner went near the back of the house and the owl flew down into a field nearby. The owl poses as if it were a celebrity, turning its head in all directions and sitting still for photo shoots! There were about 5-7 parked cars filled with birders and photographers. Lou and Laurie Mazzola
Subject: Ducks at 88th avenue and Colorado Blvd, Adams County
From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:44:47 -0700

Tracy Simmons and I saw 3 Long tailed Ducks on northern West Gravel Lake. Three species of mergansers on East Gravel Lake. A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte River at rapids south of 88th avenue. First year male Barrow's Goldeneye on Tani Reservoir and another male on East Gravel Lake. Good birding! Terry Michaels Centennial, CO
Subject: Snowy Owl
From: "hellomills2" <hellomills2 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:00:38 -0000

Has anyone seen the snowy owl recently? We were going to make a trip to Falcon, CO to look for her.
Subject: Jefferson, Weld & Summit Ctys 1/30
From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:55:56 -0700

Hello cobirders, Jefferson County Zeeto relocated the Golden-crowned Sparrow behind the trading post at Red Rocks Park. Weld County Bob Zilly relocated the Red-shouldered Hawk at the Wildlife Area parking lot north of the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. Summit County Zeeto relocated Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant in Silverthorne. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 30, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:14:43 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Friday: Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, Great-tailed Grackle) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Broomfield (Glaucous Gull) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Stevens relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. Stevens relocated a Barrow's Goldeneye on Tani Reservoir. Stevens relocated two dozen GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 1/27, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Jefferson County Yesterday, Doug Kibbe relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along the Songbird trail, halfway between the two parking areas of Reynolds Park. Stevens relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at forest line, south of the main western parking lot. On 1/28, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY- OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER south of Pine Lake. Broomfield County Yesterday, Doug Kibbe relocated a GLAUCOUS GULL southwest of Lowell Blvd and Highway 7 (near Park Center Pond). El Paso County On 1/28, Tom Parchman and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Huerfano County Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Weld County On 1/27, Terry Michaels relocated a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Swardson relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Pueblo County On 1/27, Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. On 1/23, Percival relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. On 1/26, John Drummond reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 10 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE; an adult male GREATER SCAUP; a male LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); an adult GLAUCOUS GULL. On 1/24, Polly Neldner found a GLAUCOUS GULL at Runyon Lake. Larimer County On 1/26, Scott Rashid reported a female Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Estes. Leatherman relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. Denver County On 1/22, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) Douglas County On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 1/26, Tim Davis relocated a CAROLINA WREN at Lamar Community College. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County On 1/28, Andrea Robinsong reported 17 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Confluence Park (access to Gunnison River north of Hwy 50 Bridge). On 1/23, Jason Beason reported ROSY FINCHES at Hidden Valley Subdivision at Paonia. On 1/22, Andrea Robinsong relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Gunnison River (access from trailer park north of Hwy 50 Bridge near Confluence Park, Delta). Routt County On 1/26, Tom Litteral relocated a pair of COMMON REDPOLL (Hughes, 1/24) at Hunters Court in Steamboat Springs (see website for directions). Grand County On 1/25, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (call 970-531-7139 to arrange a visit). Mesa County On 1/25, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Summit County On 1/22, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Clear Creek County On 1/18, Rob Meade relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Fremont County On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. Ehlmann relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/20) at Centennial Park in Canon City. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: 2010 Grouse Tours
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:25:21 -0700

Hello cobirders; Last email for the night (most likely). The six Grouse Tours arranged by the Colorado Birding Society have been filled. There is room for 2 birders staying in the same room on one of the trips. Email me personally for additional information. Information is also on the "Grouse Information" link, CoBus website. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390707/direct/01/
Subject: Updated: Grouse Information link on the CoBus website
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:21:59 -0700

Hello cobirders; Sorry for the many emails. Each is being "Bcc" to different groups so I could not combine them. I updated the "basic self guiding grouse tour" at the "Grouse Information" link on the CoBus website. It has been updated for changes in access in 2010 and so provide an easier way to get directions to the suggested locations to visit. Locations suggested are those most likely for success (although, on the CoBus guided tours, we do have several backups for most sites). Also updated were the North Park Greater Sage-Grouse Tours and the Wray Museum Greater Prairie-Chicken Tours. The North Park tours just started taking applications this week. The Wray Greater Prairie-Chicken tours are filling up fast. Both have limited number of participants. Misc: I added photos of the East Gravel Lake Long-tailed Duck to the "recent witness photos" link at the bottom of the Bird Photos Library page of the CoBus website. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/
Subject: Lakes and Ponds of the South Platte River at 88th Avenue Area
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:08:48 -0700

Hello cobirders; I visited the Adams County assessor's office the other day to obtain the names of the various bodies of water along the South Platte River. Almost each lake has a different owner and jurisdiction so finding the official names has been a several month search. Lakes and ponds from Adams County Fairgrounds to I270 will be on a map in February's "Colorado Field Notes". The summary for the 88th avenue and S. Platte River area is: Section name of the first pond north of 88th Avenue and east of the Platte River (cannot be seen well from Platte River bike path: 88th Avenue Open Space Pond (a.k.a. Coley Gravel Pit). The pond north of the Platte and east of above is one of the 4 Coley Gravel Pit Ponds. South of 88th Avenue: West side of the Platte River are three section lakes. Northern West Gravel Lake, then Southern West Gravel Lake and seldom visited (small) Western West Gravel Lake. East side of the Platte River, just south 88th Avenue is East Gravel Lake. The larger lake south of this one is Tani Reservoir. East of East Gravel Lake and Dahlia is section name Dahlia Pond. South of I224 (and Tani Reservoir) is a small lake, section name Engineer Lake. The newest lake which is south of Interstate 76 is Brannon Pit #5 Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/
Subject: 88th Avenue and the South Platte River area, Adams County
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:58:34 -0700

Hello cobirders; I have been busy writing and editing February's "Colorado Field Notes", but did find time for a few hours of birding today. Bryan Ehlmann and I went over to Colorado Blvd and 88th Avenue to scout for ducks for the DFOs Trip tomorrow. The three Long-tailed Ducks were along the southern ice line at the Northern West Gravel Lakes. We first checked East Gravel Lake and found no Long-tailed Ducks. East Gravel Lake did have three species of mergansers, a few Ruddy Ducks and a Redhead (along with the usually many Common Goldeneyes, American Coots, Pied-billed Grebes, etc). A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was with many ducks on the South Platte River (north of the green/white tower). A first year male Barrow's Goldeneye was on Tani Reservoir. A first year Bald Eagle stood on the ice watching the many ducks and gulls at the southern end of Tani. We walked north of 88th Avenue and found a Prairie Falcon watching the 88th Avenue Open Space Pond (a.k.a. Coley Gravel Pit). At Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue (Bromley Road), about 18 Great-tailed Grackles were at the first house south of the tree nursery (around 3:00 pm). At 5:05 pm, they had moved to the tall cottonwoods along 152nd, just east of the Nursery. No Short-eared Owls were found when the DIA Owl Loop was driven after sunset. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/
Subject: the snowy owl
From: Lou Mazzola <mazzolacornoil AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:12:25 -0800 (PST)

Does anyone know when it is the best time to spot the snowy owl in Peyton? My wife and I may take a ride down to the Springs to see it, but we do not want to travel that far and be disappointed by not seeing it. Lou Mazzola
Subject: Search for Pygmy Owls
From: Bryan Ehlmann <graybirder AT hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:19:25 -0700

Hello birders, Rich Stevens and I were determined to get a Northern Pygmy Owl photo Thursday. By the way, we didn't. Driving up and down Harold Holt's favorite Pygmy Owl road three times before sunrise didn't work. At Reynolds Park, a Northern Pygmy-Owl called along the Songbird Trail at about halfway between the two parking lots. It called twice for about eight hoots each time, but heck if we could find it. A Dusky Grouse was seen walking the forest tree line south of the clearing behind the Elkhorn Trail at the western parking lot. At Pine Valley Ranch Park, a Pygmy Owl called east of the Parkview switchbacks. Again, both of us looked at every tree but couldn't find the little bird. Rich found a Three-toed Woodpecker up the hill south of Pine Lake. We scouted for tomorrow's trip to Guanella Pass and found that we couldn't get close enough to the top for a try on snowshoes to reach the summit. It would have been at least an eight-mile trip. No Pygmy Owls called at about a dozen stops around Grant. Finally, we tried Mount Falcon Park. Not a sign was found of any Pygmy Owls or Dusky Grouse. The underbrush that offered shelter for Dusky Grouse has been mostly cleared away. We did find the highlight of the day when a Northern Goshawk flew from the northern woods, down the long open field below the overlook. Good birding! Bryan Ehlmann, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390707/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 29, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:08:49 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Thursday: El Paso (Snowy Owl) Huerfano (Rosy Finches, Lewis's Woodpecker) Jefferson (Northern Pygmy-Owl, Dusky Grouse, American Three-toed Woodpecker) Delta (Greater White-fronted Goose) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, Tom Parchman and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Huerfano County Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Jefferson County On 1/27, Stevens relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. Yesterday, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along the Songbird trail, halfway between the two parking areas of Reynolds Park. Stevens relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at forest line, south of the main western parking lot. Yesterday, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER south of Pine Lake. Adams County On 1/27, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. On 1/25, Stevens relocated 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Stevens relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. Stevens relocated a female LONG-TAILED DUCK (Petrosky, 1/4) and male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 1/15) on East Gravel Lakes. Weld County On 1/27, Terry Michaels relocated a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Swardson relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Pueblo County On 1/27, Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. On 1/23, Percival relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. On 1/26, John Drummond reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 10 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE; an adult male GREATER SCAUP; a male LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); an adult GLAUCOUS GULL. On 1/24, Polly Neldner found a GLAUCOUS GULL at Runyon Lake. Larimer County On 1/26, Scott Rashid reported a female Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Estes. Leatherman relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. Denver County On 1/22, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) Douglas County On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 1/26, Tim Davis relocated a CAROLINA WREN at Lamar Community College. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County Yesterday, Andrea Robinsong reported 17 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE near Confluence Park (access to Gunnison River north of Hwy 50 Bridge). On 1/23, Jason Beason reported ROSY FINCHES at Hidden Valley Subdivision at Paonia. On 1/22, Andrea Robinsong relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Gunnison River (access from trailer park north of Hwy 50 Bridge near Confluence Park, Delta). Routt County On 1/26, Tom Litteral relocated a pair of COMMON REDPOLL (Hughes, 1/24) at Hunters Court in Steamboat Springs (see website for directions). Grand County On 1/25, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (call 970-531-7139 to arrange a visit). Mesa County On 1/25, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Summit County On 1/22, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Clear Creek County On 1/18, Rob Meade relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Fremont County On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. Ehlmann relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/20) at Centennial Park in Canon City. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Reducing aircraft-wildlife strikes at airports
From: Matt Kennedy <kennedym2009 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:19:05 -0800 (PST)

Dear fellow birding enthusiasts, Â Â Â As a lifelong birder and professional aviator for over 16 years, I am conducting a nation-wide study on the level of community support for the mitigation measures used at airports to reduce the wildlife strike hazard to commercial aircraft.Â Getting input from different regions of the country is necessary to gauge whether there are regional differences due to varying bird populations or possible high profile incidents involving wildlife strikes on aircraft.Â Â Â Â Responses are submitted electronically to a database that does not identify users, so your answers will be completely confidential.Â Findings will be released only as analyzed data or summaries in which no individualâ€™s answers can be identified.Â Please take a few moments to share your opinions and experiences.Â I appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to contribute toward this important research about community views on wildlife mitigation measures at airports. Â The survey can be accessed at:Â Â https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XTVS225 Â If you would like a summary of my findings, please send me your e-mail address at kennedym2009 AT yahoo.com.Â Once the study is complete, I will e-mail the summary to you. Best Regards, Matt Kennedy Graduate student in Aeronautical Science Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Subject: Rosy-finches and Lewis's Woody in Huerfano County
From: "goldiloucks" <goldiloucks AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:20:32 -0000

Well, we got half an inch of snow last night...and the Rosies are back; all three species. A huge flock wheels down from the trees and right back up...back and forth; they don't stay on the ground long. Sometimes they line up by the dozens and dozens on the phone wires. I'm thinking they won't stay long this time; the snow has already quit falling. They did this a few weeks ago; arrived after a light snow, but didn't stay long; different than the week before Christmas when they stayed for nearly a full week! Darnit...I tossed a lot of both black-oil and Finches Feast (a mix of nyjer and canary seed by Purina which is cheaper than pure nyjer) around the ground under the feeders for those Rosies; I think it's the EUCDs that are going to feast! And the Rosies seem spookier. The yard is full of Magpies and a few Blue Jays in the morning (I feed them 'fat-worms' and peanuts-in-the-shell). Even though I've been holding back the kibble, the Lewis's Woodpecker is still frequenting the suet feeder...though he has not been as aggressive. The several Flickers in the area still come, as do all the chickadees, nuthatches and creepers, I'm happy to say. Of course, there IS only one of the Lewis's, so far. Perhaps if I keep holding back on the kibble...it will move on; I imagine a whole family could be more intimidating and territorial. As always, feel free to call if you're in the area and want to bird my yard. Oh, and reports of the Roadrunner's demise were totally premature ...even after a pile o'feathers was found, he's been seen alive in the yard where he hangs! Yippieeeeeeeeee... Beverly Jensen La Veta, Huerfano Co, CO 719-989-1398 www.RuralChatter.blogspot.com
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 28, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:17:31 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Wednesday: Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Adams (American Dipper) Weld (Red-shouldered Hawk) Pueblo (Pine Warbler) Routt (Common Redpoll) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Stevens relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails. Stevens relocated a AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 200 along the Strawberry Jack trail about 200 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 1/18, Merlynn Brown heard two NORTHERN PYGMY-OWLS at Pine Valley Ranch Park (50 yds/west of Buck Gulch Trail and the Pine Loop & 25 yards east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails). Adams County Yesterday, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. On 1/25, Stevens relocated 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Stevens relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. Stevens relocated a female LONG-TAILED DUCK (Petrosky, 1/4) and male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 1/15) on East Gravel Lakes. Weld County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Swardson relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Pueblo County Yesterday, Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. On 1/23, Percival relocated the YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Maynard, 1/19) in a similar area. On 1/26, John Drummond reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 10 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE; an adult male GREATER SCAUP; a male LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); an adult GLAUCOUS GULL. On 1/24, Polly Neldner found a GLAUCOUS GULL at Runyon Lake. Larimer County On 1/26, Scott Rashid reported a female Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Estes. Leatherman relocated the female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. El Paso County On 1/26, Owens and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. Denver County On 1/22, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) Douglas County On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 1/26, Tim Davis relocated a CAROLINA WREN at Lamar Community College. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Routt County On 1/26, Tom Litteral relocated a pair of COMMON REDPOLL (Hughes, 1/24) at Hunters Court in Steamboat Springs (see website for directions). Grand County On 1/25, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (call 970-531-7139 to arrange a visit). Mesa County On 1/25, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Delta County On 1/23, Jason Beason reported ROSY FINCHES at Hidden Valley Subdivision at Paonia. On 1/22, Andrea Robinsong relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Gunnison River (access from trailer park north of Hwy 50 Bridge near Confluence Park, Delta). Summit County On 1/22, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Clear Creek County On 1/18, Rob Meade relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Fremont County On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. Ehlmann relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/20) at Centennial Park in Canon City. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: American Dippers in Adams Co today
From: "Marcia" <bomaanka AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:40:04 -0000

Hi Cobirders I relocated two American Dippers in Clear Creek (Adams Co) today at about 4 p.m. They are in about the same places, one between Lowell and the I-76 bridges, the other downstream from the bike path bridge. Bob Canter Denver
Subject: Red shouldered Hawk
From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:24:20 -0700

Tracy Simmons and I found the Red shouldered Hawk. It was in the woods between the Kodak Wildlife area and the wildlife area north of the river. It gave us some nice long looks. Weld County Terry Michaels Centennial, CO
Subject: Noon Update, January 27, 2010
From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:52:33 -0700

Hello cobirders, Jefferson County Richard Stevens didn't relocate the wren reported yesterday by Paula Hansley at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. He did see the Golden-crowned Sparrow again behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. El Paso County Several birders relocated the Snowy Owl southwest of Peyton. Routt County Tom Litteral relocated the pair of Common Redpoll (Hughes, 1/24) visiting the feeders outside of the side porch at 1848 Hunters Court, Steamboat Springs. Larimer County After not seeing any White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery for several days, Leatherman relocated the female flying over section 2, yesterday. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 27, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:22:36 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Tuesday: Larimer (Barrow's Goldeneye) Pueblo (Pine Warbler, Barrow's Goldeneye, Greater Scaup, Long- tailed Duck, Glaucous Gull) Prowers (Carolina Wren) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Larimer County Yesterday, Scott Rashid reported a female Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Estes. Pueblo County Yesterday, John Drummond reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 10 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE; an adult male GREATER SCAUP; a male LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); an adult GLAUCOUS GULL. Yesterday, Drummond relocated a PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at the northeast section of Pueblo City Park. On 1/22, Loch Kilpatrick reported a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER in the same area. On 1/24, Polly Neldner found a GLAUCOUS GULL at Runyon Lake. On 1/18, Sue Riffe reported from Pueblo Reservoir: an adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19); THAYER'S GULLS and a COMMON LOON. On 1/16, Jamie Mullin also relocated a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19). Jefferson County On 1/25, Sue Riffe relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails. Stevens relocated a AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 200 along the Strawberry Jack trail about 200 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 1/18, Merlynn Brown heard two NORTHERN PYGMY-OWLS at Pine Valley Ranch Park (50 yds/west of Buck Gulch Trail and the Pine Loop & 25 yards east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails). Adams County On 1/25, Stevens relocated 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Stevens relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. Stevens relocated a female LONG-TAILED DUCK (Petrosky, 1/4) and male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 1/15) on East Gravel Lakes. On 1/22, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Weld County On 1/25, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/23, Cross relocated a RED- SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 1/19, Swardson relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. El Paso County On 1/24, Steve Larson and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. Denver County On 1/22, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) Douglas County On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Huerfano County On 1/20, Beverly Jensen reported a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE- WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard (contact her to arrange a visit). NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County Yesterday, Tim Davis relocated a CAROLINA WREN at Lamar Community College. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Grand County On 1/25, Bob Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (call 970-531-7139 to arrange a visit). On 1/18, Meade found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at the Boundary line of Winter Park (Parsenn Bowl, lift ticket required). On 1/16, Pieplow relocated Gray-crowned Rosy Finches (Deininger, 11/25) at 9th & Grand Streets in Kremmling. Mesa County On 1/25, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Delta County On 1/23, Jason Beason reported ROSY FINCHES at Hidden Valley Subdivision at Paonia. On 1/22, Andrea Robinsong relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Gunnison River (access from trailer park north of Hwy 50 Bridge near Confluence Park, Delta). Summit County On 1/22, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS at Cameron Pass. Clear Creek County On 1/18, Rob Meade relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Fremont County On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. Ehlmann relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/20) at Centennial Park in Canon City. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: This week's Colorado Statewide Bird Trips
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:40:24 -0700

Hello cobirders, This week's Statewide Bird Trips: Wednesday, January 27 Fort Collins Audubon Society's Trip to Denver Museum Friday, January 29 CoBus Trip Up Guanella Pass Saturday, January 30 Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Cherry Creek Reservoir Sunday, January 31 Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to 88th Avenue and South Platte River Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Rawhide Power Plant, Larimer Co.
From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:29:10 -0000

Snow Geese (two, dark morph) and Red-breasted Mergansers were the highlights of a visit to Rawhide north of Wellington. Dix Smith Ft. Collins
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 26, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:16:51 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Monday: Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye) Weld (Long-eared Owl) Pueblo (Pine Warbler) Grand (Harris's Sparrow) Mesa (Rosy Finches) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Sue Riffe relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails. Stevens relocated a AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 200 along the Strawberry Jack trail about 200 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 1/18, Merlynn Brown heard two NORTHERN PYGMY-OWLS at Pine Valley Ranch Park (50 yds/west of Buck Gulch Trail and the Pine Loop & 25 yards east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails). Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lakes. Stevens relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River near the green and white tower. Stevens relocated a female LONG-TAILED DUCK (Petrosky, 1/4) and male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 1/15) on East Gravel Lakes. On 1/22, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Pueblo County Yesterday, Percival relocated a PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at the northeast section of Pueblo City Park. On 1/24, Polly Neldner relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Kilpatrick, 1/22) in the same area. Neldner found a GLAUCOUS GULL at Runyon Lake. On 1/23, Santangelo reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK on Pueblo Reservoir. On 1/18, Sue Riffe reported from Pueblo Reservoir: an adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19); THAYER'S GULLS and a COMMON LOON. On 1/16, Jamie Mullin also relocated a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19). Weld County Yesterday, Randy Cross relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/23, Cross relocated a RED- SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 1/19, Swardson relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. El Paso County On 1/24, Steve Larson and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. Denver County On 1/22, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) Douglas County On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Huerfano County On 1/20, Beverly Jensen reported a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE- WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard (contact her to arrange a visit). Larimer County On 1/20, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 1/19, Dixie Smith found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER on Thunder Mountain, Estes Park. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 1/24, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Kiowa County On 1/18, Riffe reported a NORTHERN CARDINAL at Neenoshe Reservoir. Prowers County On 1/18, Riffe reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN; RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 1/18, Riffe relocated a CAROLINA WREN (Leatherman, 1/9) at Two Buttes Reservoir. Bent County On 1/18, Riffe reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at John Martin Reservoir. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Grand County Yesterday, Brad Clements relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW at his downtown Granby feeders (call 970-531-7139 to arrange a visit). On 1/18, Meade found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at the Boundary line of Winter Park (Parsenn Bowl, lift ticket required). On 1/16, Pieplow relocated Gray-crowned Rosy Finches (Deininger, 11/25) at 9th & Grand Streets in Kremmling. Mesa County Yesterday, Ron Lambert reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES between the tunnels at the Colorado National Monument (northwest entrance). On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Delta County On 1/23, Jason Beason reported ROSY FINCHES at Hidden Valley Subdivision at Paonia. On 1/22, Andrea Robinsong relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Gunnison River (access from trailer park north of Hwy 50 Bridge near Confluence Park, Delta). Summit County On 1/22, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS at Cameron Pass. Clear Creek County On 1/18, Rob Meade relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Fremont County On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. Ehlmann relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/20) at Centennial Park in Canon City. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: From Gunnison to Denver
From: Randy Cross <randycrossrr AT aol.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:46:48 -0500

Birders, My wife and I have abandoned Gunnison as a permanent home. It's just too cold. Centennial at 22 degrees is much much warmer. On the moving trip this weekend we got to see some good birds. Jan 22, Friday We saw the Snowy Owl east of Colorado Springs. We didn't have the time to stop at Pueblo Reservoir. Found Juniper Titmouse at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area on the way east. Jan 23, Saturday We made the trip up to Windsor and saw the Red-shouldered Hawk at the Wildlife Area path north of the Poudre River and the Kodak Wildlife Area. Scoped Valmont Reservoir from the park overlook south of the reservoir. It was probably too early in the afternoon and no unusual gulls were seen. Jan 24, Sunday The Golden-crowned Sparrow was still at Red Rocks Park. Barrow's Goldeneyes and Long-tailed Ducks at 88th avenue and the Platte River. Jan 25, Monday Carol and I made it over to Banner Lake Wildlife Area and saw 2 Long-eared Owls between ponds 7 and 8. It's not a bad start to our year lists! Randy and Carol Cross Centennial and sometimes Gunnison
Subject: Pine Warbler, Pueblo Cty; Golden-crowned Sparrow, Jefferson Cty
From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:53:27 -0700

Hello cobirders, Jefferson County Sue Riffe relocated the Golden-crowned Sparrow (Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. Pueblo County Brandon Percival relocated the Pine Warbler (Percival, 1/18) at the northeast section of Pueblo City Park. No word on the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Kilpatrick,1/22) relocated yesterday by Polly Neldner. Both birds wander from northeast section to east of Duck Lake and around Tennis courts. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/
Subject: Harris's Sparrow in Granby, Grand County
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:37:54 -0700

Hello cobirders; Brad Clements has been seeing for about a week at least one Harris's Sparrow coming to his feeders near downtown Granby. He invites birders to call if they want to arrange a visit: 970-531-7139 Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/
Subject: Long-tailed Ducks of the South Platte at 88th avenue, Adams County
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:35:08 -0700

Hello cobirders; I returned to the South Platte River at 88th avenue to try and solve the minor mystery of how many Long-tailed Ducks are wintering there? This morning two Long-tailed Ducks were back on the northern West Gravel Lakes, both appear to be juveniles. One of these had disappeared for a day or two and returned this weekend. Southern West Gravel Lake had been frozen, so I never walked down to see if it had opened up and provided a place for one of the juvenile Long-tailed Ducks to feed. The adult female Long-tailed Duck was this morning on East Gravel Lake. In the five times I have looked, she has always been here. Perhaps others have seen her move? I suggest anyone searching for the Long-tailed Ducks to provide or at least guess at an age. There is no penalty for being incorrect. If there is a fourth Long-tailed Duck I would like to pin it down. The pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were again on the Platte River within 50 yards of the green and white tower. Another male Barrow's Goldeneye was on East Gravel Lake. Best of birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 25, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:18:31 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Sunday: Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye) El Paso (Snowy Owl) Morgan (Eastern Screech-Owl, Great-tailed Grackle) Pueblo (Pine Warbler, Glaucous Gull, Long-tailed Duck) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Randy Cross relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails. Stevens relocated a AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 200 along the Strawberry Jack trail about 200 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 1/18, Merlynn Brown heard two NORTHERN PYGMY-OWLS at Pine Valley Ranch Park (50 yds/west of Buck Gulch Trail and the Pine Loop & 25 yards east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails). Adams County Yesterday, John W. Cobb relocated 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lake (also check East Gravel Lake and the S. Platte River). On 1/22, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. El Paso County Yesterday, Steve Larson and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Pueblo County Yesterday, Polly Neldner found a GLAUCOUS GULL at Runyon Lake. Yesterday, Neldner relocated a PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park (look east of Duck Lake). On 1/22, Loch Kilpatrick found a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Pueblo City Park (look east of Duck Lake and around Tennis courts). On 1/23, Santangelo reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK on Pueblo Reservoir. On 1/18, Sue Riffe reported from Pueblo Reservoir: an adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19); THAYER'S GULLS and a COMMON LOON. On 1/16, Jamie Mullin also relocated a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19). Boulder County On 1/23, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. Weld County On 1/23, Randy Cross relocated a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 1/21, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Swardson relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Denver County On 1/22, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) Douglas County On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Huerfano County On 1/20, Beverly Jensen reported a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE- WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard (contact her to arrange a visit). Larimer County On 1/20, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 1/19, Dixie Smith found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER on Thunder Mountain, Estes Park. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County Yesterday, Stevens relocated an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL and GREAT- TAILED GRACKLES at Jackson Reservoir. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Kiowa County On 1/18, Riffe reported a NORTHERN CARDINAL at Neenoshe Reservoir. Prowers County On 1/18, Riffe reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN; RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 1/18, Riffe relocated a CAROLINA WREN (Leatherman, 1/9) at Two Buttes Reservoir. Bent County On 1/18, Riffe reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at John Martin Reservoir. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Garfield County On 1/23, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Delta County On 1/23, Jason Beason reported ROSY FINCHES at Hidden Valley Subdivision at Paonia. On 1/22, Andrea Robinsong relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Gunnison River (access from trailer park north of Hwy 50 Bridge near Confluence Park, Delta). Summit County On 1/22, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS at Cameron Pass. Clear Creek County On 1/18, Rob Meade relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Grand County On 1/18, Meade found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at the Boundary line of Winter Park (Parsenn Bowl, lift ticket required). On 1/16, Pieplow relocated Gray-crowned Rosy Finches (Deininger, 11/25) at 9th & Grand Streets in Kremmling. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Fremont County On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. Ehlmann relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/20) at Centennial Park in Canon City. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Jackson Reservoir Sunday, Boulder County Saturday
From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:25:27 -0700

Hello cobirders; January 24, 2010 For the third day in a row, weather (wind and snow) has prevented us from trying for White-tailed Ptarmigan on Loveland Pass. Instead, three of us drove to Jackson Reservoir (Morgan County). Winds were 20+ mph with gusts measuring 38+ mph. Not the best conditions to find any birds. We did find a couple of Lapland Longspurs within 3 miles north of Jackson Wildlife Area. An Eastern Screech-Owl was heard somewhere along the western side of Jackson Reservoir (around the Campgrounds). Below is the account of our owl search on Saturday (from the CoBus trip blog): "January 23, 2010 Gary Weston: Rich Stevens and I planned to search for owls most of the day in Boulder County. We started about an hour before civil twilight at Meadows Park in Lyons; no owls. Northern Pygmy-Owls have nested in the area in past years. No Northern Pygmy-Owls were found at Fawnbrook Inn. Just after sunrise, all three species of Rosy Finches came to the feeders. An equal mix of Gray-crowned and Brown-capped Rosy Finches and 2 Black Rosy Finches were seen among 60 Rosy Finches. The feeders at Fawnbrook Inn also attracted Pine Siskins, Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, Steller's Jays, Red-breasted and White-breasted Nuthatches and Mountain Chickadees. At Wild Basin, we walked into Copeland Lake, found few birds. As expected, the lake was frozen and snow covered. We heard no woodpeckers and saw no birds along the creek below the road. Back South in Ward, we found 14 Evening Grosbeaks and a pair of Pine Grosbeaks. We went only a little ways up the road to Brainard Lake. A most likely Northern Goshawk had flown across the road. During the stop, Richard heard and later found a Three-toed Woodpecker. A drive around Nederland didn't find many birds other than Crows and Common Ravens. We were not able to locate any feeders. Winds were very strong 35+ mph. Barker Reservoir was of course frozen and snow covered. We took Highway 119 to Rollinsville again searching for Rosy Finches. But none were found. Richard had three locations of previous Pygmy Owl sightings. No owls were found. Returning to Nederland for a late lunch, we took highway 72 to Gross Reservoir. Again three owl locations were checked, no owls. On the way to the northeast corner of Gross Reservoir a flock of 16 Red Crossbills caught our eyes. We kept on when no White-winged Crossbills were found among them. We drove through the subdivision at the northeast corner of Gross found a flock of about 50 Cedar Waxwings. Unfortunately no Bohemian Waxwings were among them. Reversing directions, we steered back south to the ranger's home at the southeast corner of Gross Reservoir. We hiked both the south and east side roads this time finding a Northern Pygmy-Owl about 500 yards west of the ranger's home! From there we followed highway 72 to White Ranch Open Space. Finding no Pygmy Owls at two previous locations, we returned to Denver." Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 24, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:25:38 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Saturday: Boulder (Rosy Finches, Northern Pygmy-Owl) Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye) Weld (Red-shouldered Hawk) Garfield (Barrow's Goldeneye) Clear Creek (American Three-toed Woodpecker) Mesa (Boreal Owl) Gunnison (Gunnison Sage-Grouse) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Boulder County Yesterday, Weston relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. Stevens found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at the south end of Gross Reservoir. Adams County Yesterday, Ira Sanders relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lake (also check East Gravel Lake and the S. Platte River). On 1/22, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Weld County Yesterday, Randy Cross relocated a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). On 1/21, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Swardson relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. El Paso County On 1/22, Randy Cross and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Denver County On 1/22, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) Pueblo County On 1/22, Loch Kilpatrick relocated a PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) and YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Pueblo City Park (look east of Duck Lake and around Tennis courts). On 1/18, Sue Riffe reported from Pueblo Reservoir: an adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19); THAYER'S GULLS and a COMMON LOON. On 1/16, Jamie Mullin also relocated a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19). Jefferson County On 1/20, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails. Stevens relocated a AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 200 along the Strawberry Jack trail about 200 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Ira Sanders relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/18, Merlynn Brown heard two NORTHERN PYGMY-OWLS at Pine Valley Ranch Park (50 yds/west of Buck Gulch Trail and the Pine Loop & 25 yards east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails). Douglas County On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Huerfano County On 1/20, Beverly Jensen reported a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE- WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard (contact her to arrange a visit). Larimer County On 1/20, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 1/19, Dixie Smith found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER on Thunder Mountain, Estes Park. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Kiowa County On 1/18, Riffe reported a NORTHERN CARDINAL at Neenoshe Reservoir. Prowers County On 1/18, Riffe reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN; RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 1/18, Riffe relocated a CAROLINA WREN (Leatherman, 1/9) at Two Buttes Reservoir. Bent County On 1/18, Riffe reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at John Martin Reservoir. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Garfield County Yesterday, Dick Filby reported 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/17) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Delta County Yesterday, Jason Beason reported ROSY FINCHES at Hidden Valley Subdivision at Paonia. On 1/22, Andrea Robinsong relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Gunnison River (access from trailer park north of Hwy 50 Bridge near Confluence Park, Delta). Summit County On 1/22, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS at Cameron Pass. Clear Creek County On 1/18, Rob Meade relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Grand County On 1/18, Meade found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at the Boundary line of Winter Park (Parsenn Bowl, lift ticket required). On 1/16, Pieplow relocated Gray-crowned Rosy Finches (Deininger, 11/25) at 9th & Grand Streets in Kremmling. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Fremont County On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. Ehlmann relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/20) at Centennial Park in Canon City. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Barrows +Pinyons Jays (Garfield)
From: "Dick Filby" <dickfilby AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:08:18 -0000

Hi all, A snowy morning heralded some increased feeder activity here in Carbondale, with the main highlight being c45 Pinyon Jays. The American Tree Sparrow continues, as does the Sharp-shinned Hawk that caught another House Finch today. Yesterday's Northern Shrike was not seen again today. Just downvalley there were 57 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on Coryell Ranch Ponds late afternoon. Yesterday evening there was an adult Trumpeter Swan there (of presumed captive origin). Continued Good Birding Dick Filby Carbondale, Garfield Co
Subject: Long-eared Owls/North Weld County
From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:36:07 -0000

Took a short, leisurely ride out on the prairie north of Nunn. Long-eared Owl - 8 (pix of two of them below) Bald Eagle - 1 Golden Eagle - 3 (same side of same tree overlooking prairie dog colony) Rough-legged Hawk - 2 Northern Harrier - 2 (video) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy"
Subject: A Missouri birder's circuit around Colorado
From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:25:08 -0700

Hello cobirders, Missouri birder Rob Meade enjoyed a circuit around Colorado during last weekend's 3 day weekend. Denver to Gunnison to Grand Mesa to Winter Park to Denver Saturday Gunnison Sage-Grouse along Houston Gulch, Gunnison County. Southeast of Parlin, this road is gated during lekking season which starts in five or six weeks. Sunday Boreal Owl at pullover North of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa, Mesa County. Monday American Three-toed Woodpecker at Echo Lake Campgrounds, Clear Creek County. Two White-tailed Ptarmigan at the Winter Park ski boundary up Parsenn Bowl. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/
Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 23, 2010
From: cobussec AT hushmail.com
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:00:58 -0700

Hello cobirders, New reports from Friday: El Paso (Snowy Owl) Adams (American Dipper, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye) Denver (Barrow's Goldeneye) Pueblo (Pine Warbler, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker) Summit (Barrow's Goldeneye) Delta (Barrow's Goldeneye) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO El Paso County Yesterday, Randy Cross and many birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. Adams County Yesterday, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPERS (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Yesterday, Jacob Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) in South Platte River and 88th Avenue Area. Washburn relocated the female LONG-TAILED DUCK on East Gravel Lake. On 1/17, Swardson relocated the juvenile LONG-TAILED DUCK (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lake. On 1/13, Petrosky relocated 6+ GREAT- TAILED GRACKLE at the feedlot south of the Tree Nursery at 152nd and Picadilly Road. Denver County Yesterday, Charles Thornton-Kolbe relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the S. Platte River, just north of Florida Avenue (near Overland Pond Park; duck wanders to just north of the Evans Avenue overpass.) Pueblo County Yesterday, Loch Kilpatrick relocated a PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) and YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Pueblo City Park (look east of Duck Lake and around Tennis courts). On 1/18, Sue Riffe reported from Pueblo Reservoir: an adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19); THAYER'S GULLS and a COMMON LOON. On 1/16, Jamie Mullin also relocated a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19). Weld County On 1/21, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Swardson relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 1/18, Gallahar relocated a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) (origin unknown) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. Hawk has been wandering see CoBus website for directions. Jefferson County On 1/20, Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (M. Brown, 1/18) 25+ yds east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails. Stevens relocated a AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 200 along the Strawberry Jack trail about 200 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Ira Sanders relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 1/18, Merlynn Brown heard two NORTHERN PYGMY-OWLS at Pine Valley Ranch Park (50 yds/west of Buck Gulch Trail and the Pine Loop & 25 yards east of the Parkview and Strawberry Jack Trails). Douglas County On 1/20, Sanders relocated a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers. Huerfano County On 1/20, Beverly Jensen reported a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE- WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard (contact her to arrange a visit). Larimer County On 1/20, Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 1/19, Dixie Smith found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER on Thunder Mountain, Estes Park. Boulder County On 1/17, Elena K reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Waneka Lake. On 12/29, Jerry Birchmeier relocated 3 species of Rosy Finches (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Kiowa County On 1/18, Riffe reported a NORTHERN CARDINAL at Neenoshe Reservoir. Prowers County On 1/18, Riffe reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN; RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 1/18, Riffe relocated a CAROLINA WREN (Leatherman, 1/9) at Two Buttes Reservoir. Bent County On 1/18, Riffe reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at John Martin Reservoir. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Summit County Yesterday, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/6, Zeeto relocated 120+ GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES (Nims, 1/2) along the Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne. Delta County Yesterday, Andrea Robinsong relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Gunnison River (access from trailer park north of Hwy 50 Bridge near Confluence Park, Delta). Jackson County On 1/18, Stevens & Swardson relocated BOREAL OWLS at Cameron Pass. Garfield County On 1/17, Dick Filby reported 36 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Coryell Ranch Ponds. Pitkin County On 1/17, Filby reported 200+ Rosy Finches and an American Three- toed Woodpecker at Snowmass Ski Area. Grand County On 1/16, Pieplow relocated Gray-crowned Rosy Finches (Deininger, 11/25) at 9th & Grand Streets in Kremmling. Fremont County On 1/13, Ehlmann relocated a RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW at the west end of Tunnel Drive. Ehlmann relocated a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/20) at Centennial Park in Canon City. On 1/12, Ehlmann heard 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL at Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. Clear Creek County On 1/10, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see website for latest sightings). Guanella Pass is not accessible until May. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html
Subject: Re: Snowy Owl, El Paso County
From: "Patti" <1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:09:29 -0700

Perhaps ....wonder what he (Sibley) means exactly by "to a lesser extent Snowy Owls are normally active in daylight? " To a lesser extent and normally is also a contradiction in terms. I checked other field guides I have last evening and some say diurnal, some say "active during day", some say nocturnal. Anyone know if there are publications out there dedicated solely to owls? I also read that the main reason the Snowy Owl leaves the tundra is a shortage of their main source of food...lemmings. That lemmings tend to over produce then disease sets in and they die off. No mention of how / why the lemmings commit mass suicide. So it seems if you depend upon lemmings for your main food source it is either feast or famine. As I posted earlier, the only Snowy Owl I have ever seen in CO had apparently just been killed by a vehicle on HWY 24 near the KS border and its body was still warm when I found it in late AM, a mouse still grasped firmly in its talons. This was in winter by the way. So, in my own experience, (not based on anything I have read) Snowy Owls can be found in CO as far east as the KS border, are active in daylight hours and hunt mice. Though I was not there to witness its moment of death or how it saw its prey, my guess is that it was perched on a telephone pole alongside the HWY. To be perfectly honest I have long been living under the assumption that we have Snowy Owls in CO and that they are active during daylight. The one I found was mostly white with very little dark markings. I am not a CO native---in fact I was on my way back home to CO from my native state of PA when I found the Snowy Owl. It was not until I saw all the posts here about the sighting of the Snowy Owl in El Paso County, CO that I realized how rare this is. Patti ----- Original Message ----- From: Polly Neldner To: patti Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 7:09 AM Subject: RE: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Mr. Sibley contradicts himself in hid Guide to Bird Life and Behavior page 341: "Many owls avoid competition with diurnal predators, such as hawk, by feeding exclusively at night. A few species feed during the day and night, or concentrate their foraging at dawn and dusk, but only the Nothern Hawk Owl, the pygmy owls and to a lesser extent Snowy, Burrowing, and Short-eared Owls are normally active in daylight." Perhaps he should correct himself. Polly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To: cobirders AT yahoogroups.com From: 1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:52:18 -0700 Subject: Re: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Very interesting that you say the Snowy Owl is not nocturnal. I consider dawn and dusk to be associated with the nocturnal hours of day. I would consider it very odd to see almost any owl active at mid-day. One publication, the National Audubon Society's "The Sibley Guide to Birds" p. 275 in referring to the Great Gray Owl and the Snowy Owl states "Individuals of both species seen far to the south of normal range are often starved and stressed for food, and thus active in daylight. Healty birds are mainly nocturnal, like other owls. ----- Original Message ----- From: BONNIE BOWNE To: 1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net ; cobirds AT googlegroups.com ; mclee72 AT msn.com Cc: cobirders AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:05 PM Subject: RE: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Snowy Owls are diurnal. They are normally active between dawn and dusk. It is the most incredible bird I've ever seen. http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Bubo&species=scandiacus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: cobirds AT googlegroups.com; mclee72 AT msn.com CC: cobirders AT yahoogroups.com From: 1littlelunatuna AT comcast.net Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:03:01 -0700 Subject: Re: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County Any thoughts on why this normally nocturnal species is being seen so frequently during daylight hours? I have read that when the Snow Owl is sited out of its range during daylight that it is distressed due to lack of prey. Patti Todovich Colorrado Springs, CO ----- Original Message ----- From: SUKE C LEE To: cobirds Cc: cobirders Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 4:07 PM Subject: [cobirders] Snowy Owl, El Paso County I drove by Peyton on my way home; "Snowie" was still there on a roof top, off Prairie View Ln, about 3:30 this afternoon. It's great to have this bird so close by! Cecile Lee Elbert, CO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now.
Subject: American Dipper in Adams Co today
From: "Marcia" <bomaanka AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:21:04 -0000

Hi Cobirders I located an American Dipper in Clear Creek, at the I-76 bridges(Adams Co.) at about 3:30p.m. today. I've also seen one or two on Jan. 16 and Jan. 18. Bob Canter Denver

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