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8 Feb Lifetime County List updated [Mark Peterson ] 8 Feb Clarification on Feeding Predatory Birds - Correction ["Ronald Green" ] 8 Feb Northern Goshawk , Monument [] 8 Feb Rosy Finches etc Fawn Brook Inn, Allenspark, Boulder County, 7 Feb 2010 [mastodonjh ] 8 Feb Fina Waldo (i.e. the Snowy) ["Ronald Green" ] 8 Feb Re: Winter Sage Thrasher ["Brandon K. Percival" ] 8 Feb Winter Sage Thrasher [dave silverman ] 08 Feb Re: FOS Sage Thrashers (Chico Basin Ranch - Pueblo) [Duane Nelson ] 8 Feb FOS Sage Thrashers (Chico Basin Ranch - Pueblo) [antejos ] 8 Feb February 8, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado [JOYCE TAKAMINE ] 7 Feb Sunday DFO Raptor Trip results ["Joey Kellner" ] 7 Feb Pueblo County --- Chipping Sparrow [Mark Peterson ] 7 Feb Northern Shrike, Lake County [Tim Kalbach ] 7 Feb Super Bowl Pre-game Birding/Weld ["The \"Nunn Guy\"" ] 7 Feb First Sunday Birding Plus, Boulder [Walter M Szeliga ] 7 Feb Massive Barrow's flock in Carbondale (Garfield County) [Dick Filby ] 7 Feb Harlan's Hawk ["Dennis Valentine" ] 7 Feb February 7, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado [JOYCE TAKAMINE ] 7 Feb Western and Eastern Bluebirds, Mt Sanitas, Boulder, 2/6 [Thomas Heinrich ] 6 Feb Eastern Colorado Birding [William H Kaempfer ] 6 Feb Snowy Owl in Peyton, CO [Nicolle Martin ] 6 Feb W-t Ptarmigan at Guanella Pass [Douglas Kibbe ] 6 Feb Northern Shovelers - Kuntze Lake - Belmar Lakewood [] 6 Feb Alamosa Convention Follow-up ["John Rawinski" ] 6 Feb Great Hummer Show on PBS-Right Now ["The \"Nunn Guy\"" ] 6 Feb Weld Co ["Ira Sanders" ] 6 Feb snow geese and Eagles [William Bond ] 6 Feb Erie Reservoir, Boulder County [Walter Szeliga ] 6 Feb Golden-crowned Sparrow [Lauren Burke ] 06 Feb Barrow's Goldeneye, Boulder County [Nathan Pieplow ] 6 Feb Pueblo Reservoir birds 02/06/2010 ["Brandon K. Percival" ] 6 Feb Merlin just west of Denver Tech Center [] 6 Feb February 6, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado [JOYCE TAKAMINE ] 5 Feb help with grosbeaks and woodpeckers please!!! [Josh Bruening ] 5 Feb Lamar (Prowers/Bent) area on February 4-5, 2010 [DAVID A LEATHERMAN ] 5 Feb Eastern Winter Wren, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson County [Paula Hansley ] 5 Feb Northern Pygmy Owl Update -- Better Directions [R Taylor ] 5 Feb Snow Geese! [Julia Bond ] 5 Feb RFI- Info on Various Locations [] 5 Feb Mute Swan, Long-tailed duck and Barrow's Goldeneye at 88th St near S. Platte [Douglas Kibbe ] 5 Feb February 2010 D.F.O. Fieldtrips -- Join Us! [] 4 Feb Thursday Northern Goshawk. Longmont, Boulder County ["Todd Deininger" ] 4 Feb Pygmy Owl -- Jefferson County [R Taylor ] 4 Feb Northern Shrike - Jeffco [R Taylor ] 4 Feb NM ravens [Paul Hurtado ] 4 Feb Gr. White-fronted x Canada Goose hybrid, Boulder Cty 2/2 [Thomas Heinrich ] 4 Feb New Images uploaded to Website from Bosque Del Apache (NM) - Snow Geese, Sandhill Cranes, Road Runner, and Northern Harrier ["Ronald Green" ] 4 Feb February 4, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado [JOYCE TAKAMINE ] 3 Feb Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II Upcoming Events! [lynn wickersham ] 3 Feb Help for lost red-tail searchers, Littleton [Skot Latona ] 3 Feb Fort Collins Audubon field trip, February 6th [Ted Floyd ] 3 Feb Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow, Red Rocks, JeffCo [dgr ] 3 Feb February 3, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado [JOYCE TAKAMINE ] 2 Feb Great Horned Owl on nest [elena ] 2 Feb re: Snowy Owl [B K ] 2 Feb Chihuahuan Raven Weld County [COBirds ] 2 Feb Red-Tail Hawk nestbuilding [Dave Cameron ] 02 Feb Otero and Bent Counties, 2/2/10 [Duane Nelson ] 2 Feb Albino "Phainopeplas" ["Dave Leatherman" ] 2 Feb Snowy Owl trip? ["Pheneger, Tracy" ] 2 Feb A time for love in Boulder County ["j.d. birchmeier" ] 2 Feb Snowy Owl photo [Stuart Liss ] 2 Feb Barrow's Goldeneye - Denver - S. Platte River [mike ] 2 Feb February 2, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado [JOYCE TAKAMINE ] 2 Feb Photos of interesting gulls ["Nick Komar" ] 1 Feb Park Co - South Park - Nada ["Ira Sanders" ] 1 Feb Carolina Wren-Rye [dave silverman ] 1 Feb Fountain Creek Regional Park [gerard koehn ] 1 Feb Hooded Mergansers at Belmar [Stuart Liss ] 01 Feb Re: Ptarmigan, Guanella Pass [] 1 Feb Red-shouldered Hawk continues in Weld Co. [Douglas Kibbe ] 1 Feb February 1, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado [JOYCE TAKAMINE ] 1 Feb Ptarmigan, Guanella Pass [Daniel Maynard ] 31 Jan Pine Warbler, Long-tailed Duck, Barrows Goldeneye in Pueblo 1/31 ["Mark Miller" ] 1 Feb Long-tail of ducks, Snowy Owl, hawks and an eagle [Charles Hundertmark ] 31 Jan owls and ducks... [Josh Bruening ] Subject: Lifetime County List updated From: Mark Peterson <mpeterson33 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:22:35 -0800 (PST) COBirders, The Lifetime County List update is now available on the CFO website.  The Horizontal update will hopefully be up sometime tomorrow. http://cfo-link.org/birding/county_reports.php As always, if you find mistakes please let me know. ----- Mark Peterson Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Clarification on Feeding Predatory Birds - Correction From: "Ronald Green" <rgphotoman AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:13:57 -0700 The intent of this email is not to spark a debate regarding whether it is ethical or not to feed predatory birds. My sole purpose is to clarify a miscommunication to some people visiting the snowy and possibly in a COBIRD email that the activity was illegal. Since then I have done some further research, including the speaking to officials at the local DOW and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Kevin Kritz - Region 6 Migratory Birds Act office in Denver). Both parties stated that there are no specific laws dealing with this issue, only with large game and some migratory waterfowl. Both stated there were not laws regard the feeding of raptors.. The primary basis of an intervention would be if they felt the bird was being harassed. In those cases, the call to make an enforcement would be at the discretion of the investigating officer, as well as the burden of proof. However, Kevin said their position is that people don't feed any wildlife, but just observe them and do what is best for the animal or bird. He said the rest is up to the ethics of the organization or person involved. I trust the above is of value to any that might have questions on the legality of feeding migratory birds? Ron Green Scencic, Nature, and Wildlife Photography http://www.greensphotoimages.com "The only losers in a race are those that refuse to run" author unknown -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Northern Goshawk , Monument From: Jxdrummo AT aol.com Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:05:54 EST CO Birders : Just had an immature Northern Goshawk swoop low through my back yard. Explains perhaps why I have had no birds today at my feeders despite the snow . John Drummond Monument El Paso -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Rosy Finches etc Fawn Brook Inn, Allenspark, Boulder County, 7 Feb 2010 From: mastodonjh <jackharlan AT comcast.net> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:00:11 -0800 (PST) I made two 20-minute stops on Sunday afternoon, between ~1200-1230 and ~200-230. Each time there was a flock of about 40 BROWN-CAPPED ROSY FINCHes. On the earlier stop, there was also a flock of 14 CASSIN'S FINCHes. The rest of the list: - BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE - MOUNTAIN CHICKADEE - PYGMY NUTHATCH (~8) - BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE - AMERICAN CROW No woodpeckers, Pine Siskins or Steller's Jays. cheers jack harlan E. Boulder County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Fina Waldo (i.e. the Snowy) From: "Ronald Green" <rgphotoman AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:51:18 -0700 I went to check out the snowy this morning about 9 AM. It was snowing fairly hard and visibility was low. I found him on one of his usually house perches. About 9:30 he flew north. I looked for about a ½ hour but was unable to relocate him. With the snow on the ground he could have seen setting down on the ground. As I was looking for him in the snow it reminded me of some books my kids had when they were little that I think were called “Find Waldo”. Ron Green Scencic, Nature, and Wildlife Photography http://www.greensphotoimages.com “The only losers in a race are those that refuse to run” author unknown -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Re: Winter Sage Thrasher From: "Brandon K. Percival" <bkpercival AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:34:05 -0800 (PST) It looks like no Colorado Christmas Bird Counts found Sage Thrashers this year, however not all of the results have been entered yet into the CBC Website.  There's still 10 Colorado CBCs that were held this year, that the data hasn't been entered into the CBC Website.  The compilers for those counts only have a week to enter data, so hopefully they will, and all the results will be on the CBC Website soon.  You can check out the results that have been entered so far, by going to http://cbc.audubon.org/cbccurrent/current_table.html and then selecting Colorado and then select Find Count.  If anyone finds any errors on any of this years counts, let the compiler or me know, as soon as possible.   Brandon K. Percival Colorado CBC Regional Editor Pueblo West, CO   -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Winter Sage Thrasher From: dave silverman <silvireo AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:22:56 -0700 A Sage Thrasher has been present since Dec. 2009 at the jct. of Abbey & Cedarwood Rds., Colorado City, SW Pueblo County. Though I haven't heard of any wintering in Pueblo West this season, they have been reported here in past years during Dec. & Jan. Dave Silverman Rye CO _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Re: FOS Sage Thrashers (Chico Basin Ranch - Pueblo) From: Duane Nelson <dnelson1 AT centurytel.net> Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:25:52 -0700 The Sage Thrashers at Chico basin could have been early migrants, but could possibly be wintering birds. I have found that Sage Thrashers sometimes overwinter in the canyonlands south of the Arkansas River in southeast Colorado. There presence seems to be related to years when the juniper crop is good (as in this winter), but they are more often seen in thick cholla. I had one in junipers at Setchfield SWA south of Las Animas on 1/10/10. I had two in thick cholla at Setchfield on 1/25. I rode my bike through Picketwire Canyon (Otero and Las Animas Counties) on 1/13, and had a Sage Thrasher, once again in thick cholla, but at a higher elevation than in Bent County. Most surprising, I had one make one visit to my bird bath in Las Animas on 1/24. I have no idea what the status of that bird was, but migrant seems more likely, as I've never seen one outside of the canyon country in winter. Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: FOS Sage Thrashers (Chico Basin Ranch - Pueblo) From: antejos <antejos AT juno.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:07:33 -0700 COBirders, On Saturday, I saw my first Sage Thrashers of the spring, a group of four birds on the Pueblo portion of Chico Basin Ranch (fee) foraging in the cholla grassland. In addition I saw: Mountain Bluebirds - 40, mostly males, moving north Bill Maynard Colorado Springs, CO ____________________________________________________________ Home Improvement Projects Do it right the first time. Click to find contractors to work on your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=JPqE1dRxJxL6lu8tG4TL6QAAJ1Bv0zKlSaNvi8hdiFTsCljYAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAShAAAAAA= -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: February 8, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado From: JOYCE TAKAMINE <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 04:51:23 -0700 Date: February 8, 2010 e-Mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 8, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) Mute Swan (Adams) TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero) Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Boulder, *Garfield, Pueblo) RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld) Thayer's Gull (Boulder, *Pueblo) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder) GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Boulder, Pueblo) Greater Roadrunner (Otero) SNOWY OWL (El Paso) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Prowers) Chihuahuan Raven (*Boulder) Winter Wren (Jefferson) PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo) Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Otero) Field Sparrow (Otero) Harris's Sparrow (Adams) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Fremont, Jefferson) Northern Cardinal (Prowers) White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Adams County: --On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte. On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte. On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir. On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond. On February 4, Kibbe reported 1 Long-tailed Duck and several Barrow's Goldeneyes on a reservoir on the west side of the Platte and south of 88th and a Barrow's Goldeneye on the Platte near the viewing platform. --A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3. The Arsenal is now open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. --A Mute Swan was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the north side of 88th about 1/4 mile west of I-76 intersection on February 4. Boulder County: --An adult male Barrow's Goldeneye, a few ad Thayer's Gulls and 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Szeliga at Erie Reservoir on February 6. --A 1-st cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 Chihuahuan Ravens were reported by Szeliga at Thomas Reservoir on February 7. Thomas Reservoir is in Erie on 119th St, south of Isabelle Road. El Paso County: --A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27. Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8. Directions: On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W. Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane. Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area. Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches. Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information. On February 6, Martin reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood. Fremont County: --A GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Rich Miller at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on October 20, 2009. The sparrow was relocated by Peterson at Tunnel Drive on February 6, 2010. Garfield County: --A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Filby at the Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale on February 6. --Filby reported that at least 192 Barrow's Goldeneyes came in to roost at Coryell Ranch Pond at 5 pm on February 6. They watched from CR 109. Filby warned that they do not come in to roost every night and usually come in late and leave early. Jefferson County: --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders. The sparrow was seen on February 6 by Burke. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds. --An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5. It was heard singing along the Tree Bridge Trail. Larimer County: --A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2. The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2. Otero County: --5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2. Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting. But the swans took off and headed SE. --A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2. --3 Greater Roadrunners, 1 Rufous-crowned Sparrow and 1 Field Sparrow were reported by Leatherman in Higbee Canyon on February 6. Prowers County: --At Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW) on February 5, Leatherman reported 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker and a pair of Northern Cardinals in the south end. --1 first winter YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Leatherman in Willow Creek Park in Lamar on February 5. Pueblo County: --A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23. The Long-tailed Duck was reported by Percival on the west side of the reservoir on February 6. --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31. The Goldeneye was relocated on the west side of the reservoir by Percival on February 6. --An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6. --A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Peterson at Pueblo Reservoir below the dam on February 6. --A first year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pines just east of Duck Pond on January 18. The PINE WARBLER was refound by Peterson on Feburary 6. Weld County: --An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6. It was discovered earlier by Elens. The hawk is moving around. On February 7, the DFO Field Trip led by Kellner saw the hawk at the Kodak SWA. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, Feburary 13 will be to Valley Country Club in Arapahoe County led by Mary Cay Burger (303-771-3431). Meet the Leader at 0800 at the west end of the parking lot. Bring lunch, water and wear hiking/snow boots. Between I-25 and Parker Road drive Arapahoe Road to Jordan Road. Go north on Jordan Rod about a 1/4 of a mile. Turn right at the stop sign at East Caley Ave. Proceed east until you enter the parking lot of Valley Country Club. We will explore 27 acres of undeveloped land along Cherry Creek plus the golf course and ponds. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, Feburary 14 will be to Gateway Mesa and Kingery feeders led by Urling and Hugh Kingery (303-814-2723 or cell use only on day of trip 303-641-8823). Meet at 0900 at Gateway Mesa Open Space parking lot (No outhouse). Hike 2-3 miles along Gateway Mesa, on the east edge of Castle Rock, then go to the Kingery's house for lunch. Bring your lunch. Directions: From I-25, take Exit 184; left over I-25 on Founders Parkway aka CO 86 and continue 4.56 miles to a traffic light (Founder's Marketplace on SW corner). Turn left (east) on CO 86. Go about a mile to the next traffic light (enderud Blve on right, High Point on left; about 1/2 east of the Enderud traffic light, as the highway start down the hill, turn right into the Gateway Mesa Open Space Parking Lot. or From Parker Road, turn right at the traffic light in Franktown. Go west about 3 miles --the highway climbs a hill as it swings left. Almost at the top of the hill, turn left into the Gateway Mesa parking lot. The entrance has brown signs in both directions. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Sunday DFO Raptor Trip results From: "Joey Kellner" <vireo1 AT comcast.net> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 19:43:07 -0700 The DFO Raptor Trip to NE Colorado followed the original route run for years by the late Jack Reddall. The morning was very foggy with periods of light snow (virtually no wind though) and the visibility was very limited for about half of the day. However, the end results were not too bad. 9 species of diurnal raptors 3 species of nocturnal raptors Species: Red-tailed Hawk Rough-legged Hawk Ferruginous Hawk RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (the Kodak SWA bird) Northern Harrier American Kestrel Prairie Falcon Bald Eagle Golden Eagle Great Horned Owl Long-eared Owl Short-eared Owl Biggest misses were Merlin and ANY accipiter! Joey Kellner Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Pueblo County --- Chipping Sparrow From: Mark Peterson <mpeterson33 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 15:49:39 -0800 (PST) COBirders, Yesterday, Brad Steger, Tim Kalbach, Dan Maynard and I went birding around Pueblo and Fremont counties.  The surprise of the day was a Chipping Sparrow at the southwest corner of Cortner Road and South Road in southeast Pueblo. We also had the continuing Pine Warbler near the building that is adjacent to the pond at City Park.  The Golden-crowned Sparrow showed itself briefly at Tunnel Drive.  The bird seems to be getting some more color to its head.  We saw at least five Pine Grosbeaks at the Millset Trailhead, previously reported by Dave Silverman, thanks Dave.  We also saw the same birds that Brandon reported from Pueblo Reservoir.  The only thing to add was below the damn we had a 1st cycle Thayer's Gull. ----- Mark Peterson Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Northern Shrike, Lake County From: Tim Kalbach <pbdipper AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 15:20:44 -0700 A Northern Shrike near the Alco store in Leadville this afternoon seemed remarkable for this elevation (over 10,000) in February. Early migrant? Tim Kalbach Leadville,CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Super Bowl Pre-game Birding/Weld From: "The \"Nunn Guy\"" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:16:23 -0800 (PST) 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" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: First Sunday Birding Plus, Boulder From: Walter M Szeliga <Walter.Szeliga AT Colorado.EDU> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:15:29 -0700 Dear Cobirders, I led three brave souls through snowy Walden Ponds this morning for the Boulder Bird Clubs First Sunday Bird Walk. Although species numbers were low, we had great looks at adult Bald Eagles, nearly two dozen American Tree Sparrows and a cooperative Sharp-shinned Hawk. Following the bird walk, I headed over to Erie Reservoir to try and photograph the first cycle Glaucous-winged Gull I saw there yesterday. When I arrived at Erie Reservoir, an adult Bald Eagle immediately flushed the large group of Gulls present and most of them flew east. The remaining Gull numbers were low, but a trip to Thomas Reservoir revealed that the masses hadn't flown far away. On the way to Thomas Reservoir, I relocated the dark-morph Rough-legged Hawk I saw yesterday on the lowermost telephone line along 287 just north of Erie Reservoir. When I arrived at Thomas Reservoir, there were about 2000 Gulls, which immediately flushed (Raptors again!). Half of the flock, including one first cycle Great Black-backed Gull headed east towards Erie Landfill, while the remaining birds, mostly Ring-billed Gulls, settled back down. While scanning this group, I spotted two Chihuahuan Ravens (size, and vocalization, tail shape &c) and Horned Larks. One of the Ravens was making a neat sound like a rotary phone dial. This is the second time I've heard a Raven (both times presumed Chihuahuan) make this sound while at Thomas Reservoir. Cheers, Walter Szeliga Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Massive Barrow's flock in Carbondale (Garfield County) From: Dick Filby <dickfilby AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 19:15:54 +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 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Harlan's Hawk From: "Dennis Valentine" <dandcval AT earthlink.net> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:35:57 -0700 There is a striking Harlan's Red Tail Hawk on the East side of Ridgegate Parkway off Highway 25. Go directly east on the Parkway where the road bends South to Surrey Ridge. There is an old farmhouse; several prairie dog towns on both sides of the road. Look off to the large cottonwood trees on the East. He often sits on the top of these trees with his new mate. If you are lucky, he will soar over the prairie dog towns looking for his afternoon meal. He is black on his whole body, but when he soars you can see his bright red tail against the black body. He is a beautiful hawk. CindyV (dandcval AT earthlink.net) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: February 7, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado From: JOYCE TAKAMINE <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 04:37:15 -0700 Date: February 7, 2010 e-Mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) Mute Swan (Adams) TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero) Long-tailed Duck (Adams, *Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, *Boulder, Denver, *Pueblo) RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld) Thayer's Gull (*Boulder) Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder) GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Pueblo) Greater Roadrunner (*Otero) SNOWY OWL (*El Paso) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Prowers) Carolina Wren (Pueblo) Winter Wren (Jefferson) Rufous-crowned Sparrow (*Otero) Field Sparrow (*Otero) Harris's Sparrow (Adams) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson) Northern Cardinal (Prowers) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo) Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo) White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Adams County: --On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte. On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte. On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir. On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond. On February 4, Kibbe reported 1 Long-tailed Duck and several Barrow's Goldeneyes on a reservoir on the west side of the Platte and south of 88th and a Barrow's Goldeneye on the Platte near the viewing platform. --A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3. The Arsenal is now open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. --A Mute Swan was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the north side of 88th about 1/4 mile west of I-76 intersection on February 4. Boulder County: --An adult male Barrow's Goldeneye, a few ad Thayer's Gulls and 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Szeliga at Erie Reservoir on February 6. Denver County: --A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14. On February 1, Henwood reported the male Barrow's Goldeneye near the Florida bridge. El Paso County: --A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27. Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8. Directions: On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W. Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane. Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area. Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches. Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information. On February 6, Martin reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood. Jefferson County: --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders. The sparrow was seen on February 6 by Burke. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds. --An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5. It was heard singing along the Tree Bridge Trail. Larimer County: --A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2. The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2. Otero County: --5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2. Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting. But the swans took off and headed SE. --A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2. --3 Greater Roadrunners, 1 Rufous-crowned Sparrow and 1 Field Sparrow were reported by Leatherman in Higbee Canyon on February 6. Prowers County: --At Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW) on February 5, Leatherman reported 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker and a pair of Northern Cardinals in the south end. --1 first winter YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Leatherman in Willow Creek Park in Lamar on February 5. Pueblo County: --A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23. The Long-tailed Duck was reported by Percival on the west side of the reservoir on February 6. --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31. The Goldeneye was relocated on the west side of the reservoir by Percival on February 6. --An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6. --A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks. It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1. Birders are welcome to try for the bird. His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye. Park in the driveway or on Norton. --All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days. Weld County: --An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6. It was discovered earlier by Elens. The hawk is moving around. On February 5, Sanders saw the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK fly through the area. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit I-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and drinking water. State Parks pass may be needed. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, Feburary 13 will be to Valley Country Club in Arapahoe County led by Mary Cay Burger (303-771-3431). Meet the Leader at 0800 at the west end of the parking lot. Bring lunch, water and wear hiking/snow boots. Between I-25 and Parker Road drive Arapahoe Road to Jordan Road. Go north on Jordan Rod about a 1/4 of a mile. Turn right at the stop sign at East Caley Ave. Proceed east until you enter the parking lot of Valley Country Club. We will explore 27 acres of undeveloped land along Cherry Creek plu the gold course and ponds. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, Feburary 14 will be to Gateway Mesa and Kingery feeders led by Urling and Hugh Kingery (303-814-2723 or cell use only on day of trip 303-641-8823). Meet at 0900 at Gateway Mesa Open Space parking lot (No outhouse). Hike 2-3 miles along Gateway Mesa, on the east edge of Castle Rock, then go to the Kingery's house for lunch. Bring your lunch. Directions: From I-26, take Exit 184; left over I-25 on Founders Parkway aka Co 86 and continue 4.56 miles to a traffic light (Founder's Marketplace on SW corner). Turn left (east) on CO 86. Go about a mile to the next traffic light (enderud Blve on right, High Point on left; about 1/2 east of the Enderud traffic light, as the highway start down the hill, turn right into the Gateway Mesa Open Space Parking Lot. or From Parker Road, turn right at the traffic light in Franktown. Go west about 3 miles --the highway climbs a hill as it swings left. Almost at the top of the hill, turn left into the Gateway Mesa parking lot. The entrance has brown signs in both directions. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Western and Eastern Bluebirds, Mt Sanitas, Boulder, 2/6 From: Thomas Heinrich <teheinrich AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 01:17:04 -0700 This afternoon around 3:00 p.m. I found a small flock of 5 or 6 Western and one Eastern Bluebird on the Goat Trail on Mt. Sanitas. I've upload some photos of the E. Bluebird-- www.pbase.com/birdercellist/inbox Good birding, -- Thomas Heinrich Boulder, CO TEHeinrich AT gmail.com www.pbase.com/birdercellist -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Eastern Colorado Birding From: William H Kaempfer <William.Kaempfer AT Colorado.EDU> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:20:03 -0700 Tom Wilberding and Todd Deininger joined me in an outing to Wray and Phillips County today. On the way east, just before getting to Ft. Morgan there was a flock of mixed white geese flying. As we continued east on US 34 we found about 15 Mountain Bluebirds in the cemetery at Platner between Akron and Otis. The Yuma Cemetery was alive, but mainly with robins and juncos, although there were a few Pine Siskins present. Wray itself was pretty quiet although there was an eastern White-breasted Nuthatch calling in the drainage heading south from the center of town. Heading up into Phillips County, the Rd. 29 area was slow, but I should note that Lake Linfield on the Yuma/Phillips county line just east of 29 is still a body of water, albeit about two feet lower than last summer. CR 2 is now passable, and it looks like Lake Linfield could have some of the best spring shorebirding habitat in eastern Colorado in two months. Just east of the lake we found a Sharp-shinned Hawk that obliningly crossed the county line. In Holyoke the usual feeders were not up, but we did find 50 Cedar Waxwings and a Common Grackle on the east side of town. Frenchman Creek SWA (west side) started out very active, but again we saw only robins, juncos and a few American Tree Sparrows. Our last stop in Hantun was very rewarding. About one block south of the town park we found another flock of about 40 Cedar Waxwings joined by two more White-breasted Nuthatches (direction unknown) and a Red-breasete Nuthatch. Saving the best for last, there was a HERMIT THRUSH feeding along with lots of robins and juncos (again). Bill Kaempfer Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Snowy Owl in Peyton, CO From: Nicolle Martin <nicolle.h.martin AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:48:12 -0700 He is still there as of 2/6/10 at 4 p.m. What a sight to behold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: W-t Ptarmigan at Guanella Pass From: Douglas Kibbe <dpkibbe AT msn.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:42:15 -0500 You can appraoch to within 2 miles of Guanella Pass from Grant, Colorado. The road is closed at Duck Lake. You can hike the remaining two miles to the top of the pass without snowshoes. By hiking a half mile east from the pass on snowshoes, we were able to find 5 White-tailed Ptarmigan just south of the froxen pond. Continuing another half mile to the second (need I say frozen) stream crossing we were able to find an additional 11. Total round trip miles six. Total Ptarmigan sixteen. Doug Kibbe Littleton, Co. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Northern Shovelers - Kuntze Lake - Belmar Lakewood From: Snowmdn55 AT aol.com Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:54:50 EST This afternoon there was a flock of male and female Northern Shovelers in the open water and on the ice west of the Gazebos at Kuntze Lake (west of Wadsworth and Ohio) in the Lakewood Civic center. There was also at least 1 pair of Common Goldeneye, along with the typical Geese and Gulls. We went looking for the Mergansers reported last week, rookie birders with new binoculars who forgot our reference books and not really knowing what we were looking for, but with enough knowledge to be able to tell that they wouldn't look like geese, or Mallard ducks. When I arrived I was thrilled to see two male ducks with rust colored chests and iridescent green heads, and after looking saw their female counter parts. But they had odd shovel-like beaks that did not seem Merganser-ish, and we identified them later as Northern Shovelers. I also saw a male Common Goldeneye diving amongst the geese, and then picked out the female Goldeneye diving, too. Enthralled, I watched these ducks for 15 minutes not recognizing that, among the several geese on the small island 20 yards away, were another 20 - 30 sleeping Northern Shovelers! As I started to look farther out into the open water and along the ice I realized there were more, maybe a total of 50 on the lake. Lesson learned, don't forget to scan the whole area, particularly when you immediately focus on the obvious. Mike McAteer Lakewood -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Alamosa Convention Follow-up From: "John Rawinski" <cougar AT gojade.org> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:20:09 -0700 Hi all: At this time of year, its nice to think about great birds of the past and the new challenges ahead. I wanted to give some followup and challenges that lie ahead in the San Luis Valley. Scott's Oriole was a wonderful surprise bird of the 2009 Convention. Was this sighting more accidental or does this bird possibly breed in the area? A number of us returned to John James Canyon during the summer and birded bottom to top, but alas, had no luck refinding the bird. That does not mean its not in there. Just that we have not found it. Its a large area. This is a good one to pursue for all who might venture this way in 2010. Let me know what you find. Grace's Warbler is rare in the SLV yet was found at Mogote Campground. After the convention, John Stump was able to view it for a week afterwards. Then it vanished. John and I spent a number of trips in the Conejos Canyon at likely spots but were unable to find more. We do have plans to continue the search and if any of you have success, please let us know. Our best find in our searches was a Veery at the River Springs Guard Station....a rare species in this area. Finally, the Valley is so large that we are having trouble getting folks to complete the Atlas II project. I know some of you have already signed up for blocks, but we could always use more help. If you are so inclined, please help by taking one on.....thanks. Best wishes to all.....great to see you last May! John Rawinski -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Great Hummer Show on PBS-Right Now From: "The \"Nunn Guy\"" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:36:12 -0800 (PST) Full (video) episode here, too: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/hummingbirds-magic-in-the-air/video-full-episode/5475/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO http://ColoradoBirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Weld Co From: "Ira Sanders" <greatauk AT msn.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:00:40 -0700 Birders, Yesterday, 2/5, I tried again for the RS Hawk at Windsor. This time I had it fly by although on the other side of the trees and then straight away. Not the most gratifying look. Today, 2/6, Tammy and I started at Banner Lakes SWA to try for Long-eared Owl. We found 1. There was also a very cooperative Great Horned Owl there. We then went to Latham and had quite a show with at least 6 Short-eared Owls that started appearing at 5:05 pm. Not bad, a 3 owl day in one county. On the way to Latham, there were 2 more Great Horned Owls nesting along the road. Total individual owls: 10 Ira Sanders Tammy Sanders Golden, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: snow geese and Eagles From: William Bond <williebondo AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:54:44 -0700 Drove down to John Martin Reservoir Monday and camped out. Nice afternoon, but snow on the ground. Hoping to see some Bald Eagles. No BE's there. Lots of Owl hoots during the night. About dawn I woke up to the strangest sound. Like a huge hissing noise. I thought the dam was breaking or something. Then I realize it was a cacophony of geese chatter up over the dam on the res. Maybe ten minutes later, wave after wave of Snow Geese flew over. Just amazing. Waves of them! Isn't it amazing how they talk to each other about they going to do? "Hey, Jake, let's go over to that field over by Las Animas. Whday think, fellow gooses?'" Scoping Lake Hasty in the AM saw quite a few Hooded Mergansers and Golden Eye, and a nice size fish flopping out next to a hole in the ice??? Stopped by Bent's Old Fort. Had never really stopped there. Cool place. Got to talking to a local who shows up most days dressed in old garb. Said he'd seen BE's over at Holbrook Res. I drove over there and sure enough there was a BE out on the ice with flocks of CG, Gulls and assorted ducks. Grabbed the long glass and started hiking thru the brush hoping to get close enough for a good shot. It was gone when I got in position. Saw it way up high sailing around. Lit in a tree by the dike, but again gone when I got over there. Driving back to the highway I spotted another BE sitting in a tree along the river, but a good piece off on private property. On the drive home back up 71 - gorgeous views of the Spanish Peaks, Pike's Peak, and the Front Range - saw lots of hawks. Many scattered before I could stop and get the glasses out, but dark Red Tails for the most part. Waves of Horned Larks south of Karval. Bill -- William Bond -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Erie Reservoir, Boulder County From: Walter Szeliga <Walter.Szeliga AT colorado.edu> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:41:13 -0800 (PST) Dear Cobirders, As Nathan already posted, I had one adult male Barrow's Goldeneye at Erie Reservoir along with about half-a-dozen Common Goldeneyes, including two first Spring males. The large gathering of Gulls consisted mostly of Ring-billed Gulls with a few adult Herring and Thayer's and one adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. The number of first cycle gulls was low, I counted at least two. One of these birds was quite interesting and seemed intermediate between first-cycle Glaucous- winged and first-cycle Thayer's. Given the rarity of Glaucous-winged Gull in Colorado, it is more likely that this individual was a Thayer's with especially bleached primaries. Rounding out the interesting looking birds was a smallish, very rufous bellied Red- tailed Hawk in the parking lot (definitely a Red-tailed though). A quick stop by Thomas Reservoir revealed about 1000 more Ring-billed Gulls. Cheers, Walter Szeliga Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Golden-crowned Sparrow From: Lauren Burke <theburkes73 AT msn.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:06:42 -0700 The Golden-crowned Sparrow is still at the visitors center at Red Rocks. Sarah Burbank and I first spotted it about 1:20 today. It seems very shy and disappears quickly. Our viewing was hampered by all the folks out enjoying the nice day-the flock was spooked off quite a few times while we were there. Lots of Juncos, BC Chickadees, Scrub Jays, House Finches, Spotted Towhees and Robins. Also saw 1 Song Sparrow and 1 Canyon Wren. Bringing seed surely helped us spot the sparrow. Lauren Lauren Burke NOCO Wrenegade Charter Member "It's a bird thing. It just is." Broomfield, Colorado _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye, Boulder County From: Nathan Pieplow <npieplow AT indra.com> Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:25:33 -0700 Walter Szeliga reports an adult male Barrow's Goldeneye at Erie Reservoir in Boulder County this morning, along with about 2000 gulls that he's going to check out more closely. Nathan Pieplow Boulder, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Pueblo Reservoir birds 02/06/2010 From: "Brandon K. Percival" <bkpercival AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:12:03 -0800 (PST) Hi all,   Pueblo Reservoir continues to have a few rarities, that were seen by many today.   Long-tailed Duck - 1 male, with a long tail, near the iceline on the west side of the reservoir.  Seen from the SWA on NW side of the reservoir and also seen from a long ways aways looking west from West Fisherman's Point   Barrow's Goldeneye - 1 male, same area as the Long-tailed Duck   Great Black-backed Gull - 1 adult at the South Shore Marina Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO   -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Merlin just west of Denver Tech Center From: CorvidColo AT aol.com Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:55:07 EST COBIRDERS, I had a Merlin in my neighborhood just west of the Denver Tech. Center yesterday afternoon from 4:00 pm to sunset. This is near E. Orchard and S. Quebec. From Orchard drive south on Quebec to Caley (stoplight). Turn west on Caley, drive 2 blocks to Newport (stop sign). Turn north on Newport and drive 1 1/2 blocks to Maplewood (stop sign). Ahead on your right is Sunset Park with a huge transmission tower on the east side of park. That is where the Merlin was. We have two gorgeous dark phase Red-tailed Hawks in the neighborhood this winter too. Check the towers for Kestrels, the Merlin, and the Red-tails. Good luck, - Chris Mr. Chris Blakeslee Centennial, Colorado CorvidColo AT aol.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: February 6, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado From: JOYCE TAKAMINE <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 04:40:21 -0700 Date: February 6, 2010 e-Mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) Mute Swan (*Adams) TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero) Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Denver, Pueblo) RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld) Greater Roadrunner (Otero) SNOWY OWL (*El Paso) Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Prowers) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Prowers, Pueblo) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek) Chihuahuan Raven (Weld) Carolina Wren (Pueblo) Winter Wren (*Jefferson) PINE WARBLER (Pueblo) Field Sparrow (Otero) Harris's Sparrow (Adams) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson) Snow Bunting (Park) Northern Cardinal (*Prowers) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo) Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo) White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Adams County: --On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte. On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte. On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir. On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond. On February 4, Kibbe reported 1 Long-tailed Duck and several Barrow's Goldeneyes on a reservoir on the west side of the Platte and south of 88th and a Barrow's Goldeneye on the Platte near the viewing platform. --A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3. The Arsenal is now open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. --A Mute Swan was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the north side of 88th about 1/4 miles west of I-76 intersection on February 4. Clear Creek County: --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure on the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31. He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit. Denver County: --A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14. On February 1, Henwood reported the male Barrow's Goldeneye near the Florida bridge. El Paso County: --A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27. Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8. Directions: On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W. Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane. Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area. Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches. Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information. On February 5, Boswell reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood. Jefferson County: --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders. The sparrow was seen on February 5 by Arnesen. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds. --An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5. It was heard singing along the Tree Bridge Trail. Larimer County: --A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2. The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2. Otero County: --Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31. --5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2. Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting. But the swans took off and headed SE. --A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2. Park County: --A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on January 31. CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction. Pueblo County: --A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23. The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26. Mark Miller reported that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31. --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31. --A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18. It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos. The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller on January 31. --A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park. --A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks. It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1. Birders are welcome to try for the bird. His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye. Park in the driveway or on Norton. --All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days. Weld County: --An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6. It was discovered earlier by Elens. The hawk is moving around. On January 31, Kibbe reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA. --A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Hall on January 31 at I-25 where it crosses the St Vrain River. This is east of Longmont. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by Chris Owns (303-772-6048). Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center. From I-25, take exit 240. Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, then 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave. Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit I-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and drinking water. State Parks pass may be needed. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: help with grosbeaks and woodpeckers please!!! From: Josh Bruening <87211jjb AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:46:13 -0800 (PST) Greetings to all of you wonderful birding people! Contrary to popular belief, I am actually the last person in Colorado to see the Snowy Owl. I'm sure of it! I will be headed down tomorrow (2/6) to try and catch a fleeting glimpse of this magnificent creature. I feel like I've already seen the beast due to the plethora of photos floating on the interweb. And I must say that the combination of good birders and good technology add up to some amazing photos. Thanks for all of that! So here is the gig...My very patient and almost 7 months pregnant girlfriend wants to accompany me tomorrow. (Trust me, I'm baffled as well, yet not complaining. I've never heard of the "Birding Craving".) And she really would like to see the owl (I have directions), a Lewis's Woodpecker, and an Evening Grosbeak. I know I've seen several posts recently about both, but I am unclear about where the best place around Douglas County is to see these birds. I know there is a fabled "Leaning Tree" for the Lewis's...If anyone has any information or directions to where I can find either of the latter, please contact me privately. Thank you in advance, Josh Bruening Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Lamar (Prowers/Bent) area on February 4-5, 2010 From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN <daleatherman AT msn.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:23:01 -0700 The following are highlights of my visit so far: Great-tailed Grackle (VERY loud flock of at least 250) s of Riverside Cemetery, Maple St., Lamar Townsend's Solitaire (1) Fairmount Cemetery Brewer's Blackbird (couple flocks) e of Walmart by the feedlot, and on Prowers CR13 at MM Brown-headed Cowbird (1m) e of Walmart with Brewer's Blackbirds Belted Kingfisher (1 e of Walmart) Gadwall (4) Arkansas River at CR13 bridge e of town about 5 miles Bald Eagle (1 second-year) Prowers CR 13 at MM Mountain Bluebird (migrating flock of at least 300) few miles west of Wiley on Bent CR35 s of NN (few other small groups seen west of town on Oak Street and flying over Fairmount Cemetery) Eastern Bluebird (3+) in with the big Mountain Bluebird flock mentioned above on Bent CR35 Spotted Towhee (1m) south end of Lamar Community College (LCC) woods Red-bellied Woodpecker (1m) south end of LCC woods Northern Cardinal (1 pair) south end of LCC woods *Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (1 first-winter) Willow Creek Park, small-diameter, tall ponderosa pine s of the park's stone house (first I've seen in Lamar since two winters ago) Marsh Wren (heard) Willow Creek e of center of LCC Common Goldeneye (1f) ditch n of US50 on Prowers CR5 Scaled Quail (1 calling) s of dog pound in se corner of Fairmount Cemetery Merlin (1 prairie f or i) Fairmount Cemetery Total of 45 species Dave Leatherman Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Eastern Winter Wren, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson County From: Paula Hansley <redstart.paula AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:33:38 -0700 An Eastern Winter Wren (my opinion based on its song) is still present near the trail (known as the "tree bridge trail") that starts at the northwest corner of the fenced area of private land that you see to the south just after you cross the bridge from the parking lot at Prospect Park. The wood chip-covered trail heads ~SW, becomes a boardwalk and eventually goes up the hill to the south. Today from 2:30 to 2:45 pm the wren was loudly singing in the bushes south of the boardwalk part of the trail about 25 yards past the "Restoration area" sign. At one point I wondered how it could sing so long without taking a breath (much more than a minute)! I base my identification from a lot of experience during at least 15 summers with the Eastern Winter Wren in northern Minnesota and Canada. The Eastern Winter Wren's song has a much more musical quality (fewer trills) and tends to last longer (although this is not a solid identification guide). On Internet sites where you can play both wren songs, the Pacific Winter Wren songs have many more trills interspersed with the bubbly, musical song. A Ruby-crowned Kinglet was just north of the trail in the same location and responded quite vehemently to my soft pishing. The wren did not. Paula Hansley Louisville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Northern Pygmy Owl Update -- Better Directions From: R Taylor <vorticity4 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:43:36 -0700 Quite a lot of interest in this PO posting. The little town on Jeffco Road 126 is Pine. It's the back way between Woodland Park and US 285. Brynmar Road is a little to the South of Pine. Pine only has a few roads. The best way to see an immediate location is to copy and paste the latitude and longitude I have provided (exactly as it is typed) below into Google Maps, Bing Maps, or Google Earth. Rick Taylor Pygmy Owl. I know local birders are very secretive about Owl sightings in general. Pygmys are entering breeding season, so we do not want to disturb them. But today I saw a Pygmy who does not appear to be disturbed in the least by traffic passing within feet. This bird has eluded me for 30 years. A lifer, I have never been in the right place at the right time. We were searching intently. My wife picked it out. This one was perched on a powerline, just a foot from the power pole along Deckers Road (Jefferson County Road 126), at 7:55AM on 4 February. It was 0.7 miles south of the intersection with Brynmawr Road right were the SouthPlatte Oxbow is closest to the road. 39 24.213N, 105 18.354W Rick Taylor -- Please consider the environment before printing this email. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Snow Geese! From: Julia Bond <jebond333 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 08:21:54 -0700 We were just giddy with excitement as we watched a flock of about 20 snow geese flying due north over Gunbarrel in North Boulder. This occured around 8:10am!! What a beautiful way to start a sunny Friday!! There color was so white against the blue sky (with their black wing tips!) :) Julia Bond (Boulder, CO) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: RFI- Info on Various Locations From: <Joseph.Bear AT rbs.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:15:45 -0500 Hello CO Birders, In April mid-late I will be leading a trip for a local birding tour company and wanted to ask a couple of questions about locations: * The furthest south we'll be is in Granada so unfortunately we won't be in the Comanche NG; can you please suggest good locations in the Prowers county vicinity (or Kiowa/Cheyenne counties as we'll be heading North to Wray in the afternoon) where we may run into grassland species such as Chihuahuan Raven, Grasshopper, Lark, and Cassin's Sparrows, Lark Bunting, Long-billed Curlew, and Ferruginous Hawk. * Tunnel Drive for Rufous-crowned Sparrow- are the directions on the CFO Cnty Birding site the best ones to follow? I'm just wondering about the very steep first 100 yds in case we have some less agile travelers. * Higbee Cemetery- I want to make sure I heed the warning on the CFO Cnty Birding site about not trespassing in this area, so to that end I just want to be clear on what constitutes trespassing as I suppose this can differ depending on where you are. Is walking into the cemetery grounds, as one seems to be able to do in Lamar without issue, considered trespassing here? * Rabbit Ears Pass- there're apparently a road that heads east to a maintenance shed- good spot for Three-toed Woodpecker I've heard. Does anyone have good directions to this road/location? Thanks so much for your time. Best regards, Joe Bear CT ********************************************************************This message (including any attachments) is confidential and/or privileged. It is to be used by the intended recipients only. 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To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Mute Swan, Long-tailed duck and Barrow's Goldeneye at 88th St near S. Platte From: Douglas Kibbe <dpkibbe AT msn.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 07:08:49 -0500 Thursday afternoon we found a long-tailed duck and several Barrows golden-eye on the reservoir on the west side of the South Platte just south of 88th Street. Another Barrows was on the South Platte near the observation platform. While leaving (driving east on 88th) we found a mute swan swimming on a small, mostly frozen pond on the north side of 88th about 1/4 mile west of the I-76 intersection. Using Goggle maps the bird appears to be on the southern edge of the International Hearing Dog Property. Use extreme caution if trying to view from the west-bound side of 88th. The bird was very close to the road BUT traffic is coming around a downhill curve and there is insufficient room to pull completely off the highway. The swan could be easily, and safely, viewed from the south side of 88th. Doug Kibbe Littleton, Co. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: February 2010 D.F.O. Fieldtrips -- Join Us! From: CorvidColo AT aol.com Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:22:19 EST Denver Field Ornithologists February 2010 Field Trips Ja Saturday, February 6 Longmont Leader: Chris Owens, 303-772-6048. View the birds and wildlife in Longmont. Meet leader at 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center – from I-25 take exit 240. Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder-Weld County Line Road, then 2 miles north to park on left at East 17th Avenue. Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until one or two p.m. Sunday, February 7 Eastern Plains Raptors Leader: Joey Kellner, 303-978-1748. This trip will go into the eastern plains of Colorado looking for wintering raptors. Meet leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 6060 North Broadway – exit I-25 at 58th Avenue, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north two blocks to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and drinking water. State Parks pass may be needed. Saturday, February 13 Valley Country Club in Arapahoe County Leader: Mary Cay Burger, 303-771-3431. Meet leader at 0800 at the west end of the parking lot. Bring lunch, water, and wear hiking/snow boots. Between I-25 and Parker Road drive Arapahoe Road to Jordan Road. Go north on Jordan Road about a quarter of a mile. Turn right at the stop sign at East Caley Avenue. Proceed east until you enter the parking lot of Valley Country Club. We will be exploring 27 acres of undeveloped land along Cherry Creek plus the golf course and ponds. Beginners welcome! Sunday, February 14 Gateway Mesa and Kingery feeders Leaders: Urling & Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723 (cell -- use only on day of trip -- 303-641-8823). Meet at 0900 at Gateway Mesa Open Space parking lot (no outhouse). We will hike 2-3 miles along Gateway Mesa, on east edge of Castle Rock, then go to the Kingerys' house for lunch. Bring your lunch and your valentine, if you want. • On I-25 go south to Exit 184; left (over I-25) on Founders Parkway, a/k/a Colo. 86, and continue 4.5 miles to a traffic light (Founder's Marketplace on SW corner). Turn left (east) on Colo. 86. Go about a mile to the next traffic light (Enderud Blvd. on right, High Point on left); about 1/2 mile east of the Enderud traffic light, as the highway starts down the hill, turn right into the Gateway Mesa Open Space Parking Lot. • From Parker Road, turn right at the traffic light in Franktown. Go west about three miles -- the highway climbs a hill as it swings left. Almost at the top of the hill, turn left into the Gateway Mesa parking lot. [It is hard to see the Gateway Mesa entrance (especially coming from Franktown), but the entrance has brown signs in both directions.] Saturday, February 20 Chatfield State Park Leader: Ed Holub, 303-979-2194. Meet leader at 0800 at the swim beach inside west entrance of park off South Wadsworth, 1 1/2 miles south of C-470. This will be a half day trip, lunch optional. State Parks Pass required. Sunday, February 21 Roxborough State Park Leader: Doris Cruze, 303-798-8072. Meet leader at 0800 at the Visitor's Center for a three and a half-hour walking tour on an easy trail. Participants should see golden eagles and species common in the foothills. State Parks Pass required or $5 entrance fee per car. Lunch will be optional but there is a beautiful place to sit on the patio and watch the birds as you eat lunch. Take South Wadsworth Blvd. past Chatfield State Park to Waterton Road on left. Take Waterton Road 1.6 miles east to North Rampart Range Road, turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxborough Park Road. Turn left and follow signs to the park (2.2 miles). This is an excellent trip for novice birders and new members. Saturday, February 27 88th and the Platte River Leader: Lou Mazzola, 303-666-2142. Meet leader at 0800 at East 88th and the South Platte River – from I-76 take East 88th Avenue exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles then turn south at Colorado Blvd. Turn left again into the parking lot for the South Platte River Greenway Trailhead. This will be a half day trip walking on paved trails which will end by noon so lunch is optional. Sunday, February 28 Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Leader: Patty Echelmeyer, 303-233-4947. Meet leader at 0830 at Prospect Park Lake, south of West 44th Avenue just east of Robb Street. This will be an easy walk along mostly wheelchair accessible trails and will finish by noon so lunch is optional. Do bring drinking water. The DFO board is requesting more volunteers to support the field trip scheduling task. Call Chuck Thornton-Kolbe at 303.777.7588 if you can help with the phone calling. Scheduled by Jackie King and compiled by Cris Cook Don't forget to renew your Colorado State Parks Pass and Habitat Stamp for 2010. Submitted by Chris A. Blakeslee - DFO Board Member Centennial, Colorado CorvidColo AT aol.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Thursday Northern Goshawk. Longmont, Boulder County From: "Todd Deininger" <blueskyhkd AT comcast.net> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:28:32 -0700 Last Thursday, 1/28, while looking out my back window a large raptor quickly flew through the trees and was out of sight. My first instinct was goshawk, but I wasn't positive. Today, just before pulling into my drive way, a Northern Goshawk flew from across the street over my next-door-neighbor's house and into her backyard. I assume it was after the birds at her feeders using the house as a blind. Todd Deininger Longmont, CO " A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have" - Thomas Jefferson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Pygmy Owl -- Jefferson County From: R Taylor <vorticity4 AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:24:16 -0700 Pygmy Owl. I know local birders are very secretive about Owl sightings in general. Pygmys are entering breeding season, so we do not want to disturb them. But today I saw a Pygmy who does not appear to be disturbed in the least by traffic passing within feet. This bird has eluded me for 30 years. A lifer, I have never been in the right place at the right time. We were searching intently. My wife picked it out. This one was perched on a powerline, just a foot from the power pole along Deckers Road (Jefferson County Road 126), at 7:55AM on 4 February. It was 0.7 miles south of the intersection with Brynmawr Road right were the SouthPlatte Oxbow is closest to the road. 39 24.213N, 105 18.354W Rick Taylor -- Please consider the environment before printing this email. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Northern Shrike - Jeffco From: R Taylor <vorticity4 AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:14:40 -0700 Northern Shrike, 745AM, 4 Feb Jefferson County. Saw perched Northern Shrike on Deckers Road (County Road 126) just south of the intersection with SW Platte River Road (County Road 96). 39 23.554N, 105 16.740W. Rick Taylor -- Please consider the environment before printing this email. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: NM ravens From: Paul Hurtado <paul.j.hurtado AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:17:34 -0500 Hi folks, While not CO birds, I thought folks might enjoy some raven photos from early January, taken a short distance south of the CO-NM border north of Espanola, NM (and a few other CO birds, just for good measure!). http://picasaweb.google.com/Paul.J.Hurtado/NMAndCOSanLuisValleyJanuary2010# I had originally thought the Ravens were Chihuahuans based on higher pitched calls, finishing with slight inflections -- but having finally looked through the photos it isn't clear that at least some of these weren't actually Commons instead. (I'm kicking myself for not bringing my recording equipment down there! Argh!) Anyway, while I'm trying to un-confuse myself, I'd love some feedback on whether the following characters on these birds seem within the rage for either species: (1) bill length, (2) "bristle" length along the culmen, (3) tail shape. Judging from eBird data, this area could have both species. I was reasonable certain I saw/heard both while I was down there, though I'd gladly change my mind if I was making Commons out to be Chihuahuahs! Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Gr. White-fronted x Canada Goose hybrid, Boulder Cty 2/2 From: Thomas Heinrich <teheinrich AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:02:14 -0700 While out biking a couple of days ago, I found a GW-f x Canada Goose hybrid amongst hundreds of Canada Geese at Stazio ballfields (just west of the Valmont power plant on 63rd). I've uploaded a few photos: www.pbase.com/birdercellist/inbox Earlier that morning I watched a light adult Ferruginous Hawk flying east to west over the south edge of Boulder Reservoir. On January 31st there was a Merlin perched on a tree on the Dakota Ridge of Mt. Sanitas (Boulder cty)---nice first bird of the day. Good birding, Thomas Heinrich Boulder, CO TEHeinrich AT gmail.com www.pbase.com/birdercellist -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: New Images uploaded to Website from Bosque Del Apache (NM) - Snow Geese, Sandhill Cranes, Road Runner, and Northern Harrier From: "Ronald Green" <rgphotoman AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:30:17 -0700 For those interested, I have uploaded new images taken at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Your comments and feedback are welcome and appreciated. They are located in the New Images album and you can get there by clicking on the following link. Thanks for visiting my site. Have a great day. http://www.greensphotoimages.com/newimages/ Ron Green Scencic, Nature, and Wildlife Photography http://www.greensphotoimages.com "The only losers in a race are those that refuse to run" author unknown -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: February 4, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado From: JOYCE TAKAMINE <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 04:44:01 -0700 Date: February 4, 2010 e-Mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero) Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Denver, Pueblo, Summit) RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld) Glaucous Gull (Broomfield) Greater Roadrunner (Otero) SNOWY OWL (El Paso) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, Pueblo) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek) Chihuahuan Raven (Weld) Carolina Wren (Pueblo) PINE WARBLER (Pueblo) Field Sparrow (Otero) Harris's Sparrow (*Adams, Grand) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson) Snow Bunting (Park) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo) Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo) White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Adams County: --On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte. On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte. On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir. On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond. --A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3. The Arsenal is noW open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Broomfield County: --An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29. Clear Creek County: --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure on the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31. He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit. Delta County: --8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19. On January 30, Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. Denver County: --A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14. On February 1, Henwood reported the male Barrow's Goldeneye near the Florida bridge. El Paso County: --A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27. Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8. Directions: On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W. Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane. Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area. Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches. Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information. On February 2, Colorado Ben reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood. Fremont County: --Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on January 30 which she first spotted on October 29. Grand County: --An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29. His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby. Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street. There has also been a Lark Sparrow around. The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School. Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429. Jefferson County: --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders. The sparrow was seen on January 30 by Wilberding. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds. Larimer County: --A pair of White-winged Crossbill was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2. The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2. Otero County: --Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31. --5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2. Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting. But the swans took off and headed SE. --A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2. Park County: --A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on Janaury 31. CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction. Pueblo County: --A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23. The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26. Mark Miller reported that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31. --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31. --A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18. It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos. The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller on January 31. --A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park. --A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks. It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1. Birders are welcome to try for the bird. His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye. Park in the driveway or on Norton. --All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days. Summit County: --Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28. On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. Weld County: --An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6. It was discovered earlier by Elens. The hawk is moving around. On January 31, Kibbe reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA. --A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Hall on January 31 at I-25 where it crosses the St Vrain River. This is east of Longmont. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by Chris Owns (303-772-6048). Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center. From I-25, take exit 240. Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, then 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave. Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit I-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and drinking water. State Parks pass may be needed. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II Upcoming Events! From: lynn wickersham <lynnellen2065 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:15:13 -0800 (PST) Greetings CoBirds Memebers: For those interested in the progress of the Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II, I invite you to attend the following events happening in February and March. Please contact Lynn Wickersham (wickersham_l AT fortlewis.edu) if you have any questions about these events. Good birding and hope to see you there! Event: Presentation titled “Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II: Partial Results after Year 3” To: Grand Valley Audubon Society Date/Time: Monday, Feb. 15th, 7:00 p.m. Place: First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road, Grand Junction Event: Presentation titled “Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II: Partial Results after Year 3” To: Roaring Fork Audubon Society Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 7:00 p.m. Place: Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wolfsohn Rd., Glenwood Springs Event: Informational Meeting and Presentation on the Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II Project To: Birders of the San Luis Valley Date/Time: Tuesday, March 2nd, 6:30 p.m. Place: Carnegie Public Library, 120 Jefferson St., Monte Vista Lynn Wickersham Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II Project Manager Fort Lewis College Durango, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Help for lost red-tail searchers, Littleton From: Skot Latona <skotlato AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:10:44 -0700 Thanks to Dave for some raptor excitement. We've had a few folks a little lost, so here's more detail, at least to where we think they'll end up nesting . . . We're comfortable sharing the details because: they nested here successfully last year despite a lot of attention they are within 50 yards of the Parking Lot and surrounded by the VERY busy regional bike trail on 3 sides the nest is such that if you approach closer than the trails, all you see is the bottom! both hawks were known for perching near pedestrians and even hunting at close range to people (photos at www.facebook.com/southplattepark, in the 'fan' and 'wall' albums). The nest is actually on the east side of the river - from the Carson Nature Center parking lot, look west - you can't miss it. The birds are not spending time on the nest currently but have been carrying sticks to it on and off, and trying to copulate on nearby powerpoles. The female is the same as last year, lighter parts are all a rosy-carmel color; male looks a bit different but he didn't have full mature plumage last year (was it really his chick?). . . This pair is unique from the pair Dave mentioned on Santa Fe that also successfully nested last year. If you visit, do not stop on the bike trail (bikers are not at all gracious about going around birders or tripod legs). We have also confirmed one Great Horned Owl on a nest and are monitoring five other territories from previous years. Happy Birding Skot Latona, South Platte Park, Littleton _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Fort Collins Audubon field trip, February 6th From: Ted Floyd <tedfloyd57 AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:19:40 -0800 Hello, Birders. Just a quick announcement about a Fort Collins Audubon Society birding trip to Boulder County this coming Saturday, February 6th. Although I was the originally scheduled leader, I've had to bow out. However, Walter Szeliga has graciously agreed to fill in for me. As we all know, he's a great birder, with superb knowledge of Boulder County. This will be a fun, figure-it-out-as-you-go-along field trip. Meet Walter at Cottonwood Marsh (Walden Ponds) at 8am, and just go from there. Walter will take you where the birds are. Maybe the group will head east to look for gulls in Erie, maybe the group will head west into the foothills...who knows? That's what makes it so fun! Here are more details, from the Fort Collins Audubon website: http://www.fortnet.org/Audubon/activities/calendar.htm#upcomingft (Except that the part about "Ted Floyd" is wrong.) Come bird Boulder County on Saturday! It will be a great outing. ------------------------------- Ted Floyd Editor, Birding Follow Birding magazine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BirdingMagazine ------------------------------- _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow, Red Rocks, JeffCo From: dgr <robinsondonaldg AT johndeere.com> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 05:23:30 -0800 (PST) THANK YOU . . . Last week (1/24) I completed a 7 hour birding blitz beginning and ending at the Denver Airport. With the help of CoBird-ers Nathan, Tom, Mark & Ira, located four lifers: (Red Crossbills at Genesse, Barrow’s Goldeneye at Silverthorne, Black and Grey- Crowned Rosy Finches at Kremmling). I was batting 1,000 until snow, high winds and stalled traffic conspired to throw me off schedule. Arrived late at Red Rocks, and while the feeders were still busy (Towhees, Juncos, Scrub Jays, Magpies, Robin, Chipping & Song Sparrow), the Golden Crowned Sparrow must have turned in for the evening, and walking among the rocks turned up no Canyon Wrens. Then a last minute dash down to “The Snag” at Louvier’s for the Lewis’ Woodpecker was a whiff. The sun had just fallen below the mountains and there was zero bird activity (even though there was plenty of light left at 5 PM). The good news is that I will have a 2nd chance on Feb 22nd (only 5 hours this time, so I will not be able to reach as far into the mountains). Any advice would be appreciated, including other life targets (Nutcracker, Pinyon Jay, Pine Grosbeak, Prairie Falcon). Don Robinson, Silvis IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: February 3, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado From: JOYCE TAKAMINE <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 04:42:56 -0700 Date: February 3, 2010 e-Mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) TRUMPETER SWAN (*Otero) Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, *Denver, Pueblo, Summit) RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld) Glaucous Gull (Broomfield) Greater Roadrunner (Otero) SNOWY OWL (*El Paso) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, Pueblo) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek) Chihuahuan Raven (*Weld) Carolina Wren (Pueblo) PINE WARBLER (Pueblo) Field Sparrow (*Otero) Harris's Sparrow (Grand) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson) Snow Bunting (Park) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo) Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo) White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Adams County: --On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte. On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte. On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir. Broomfield County: --An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29. Clear Creek County: --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure on the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31. He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit. Delta County: --8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19. On January 30, Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. Denver County: --A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14. On February 1, Henwood reported the male Barrow's Goldeneye near the Florida bridge. El Paso County: --A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27. Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8. Directions: On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W. Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane. Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area. Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches. Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information. On February 2, Colorado Ben reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood. Fremont County: --Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on January 30 which she first spotted on October 29. Grand County: --An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29. His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby. Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street. There has also been a Lark Sparrow around. The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School. Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429. Jefferson County: --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders. The sparrow was seen on January 30 by Wilberding. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds. Larimer County: --A pair of White-winged Crossbill was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2. The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2. Otero County: --Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31. --5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2. Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting. But the swans took off and headed SE. --A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2. Park County: --A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on Janaury 31. CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction. Pueblo County: --A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23. The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26. Mark Miller reported that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31. --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31. --A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18. It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos. The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller on January 31. --A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park. --A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks. It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1. Birders are welcome to try for the bird. His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye. Park in the driveway or on Norton. --All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days. Summit County: --Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28. On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. Weld County: --An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6. It was discovered earlier by Elens. The hawk is moving around. On January 31, Kibbe reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA. --A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Hall on January 31 at I-25 where it crosses the St Vrain River. This is east of Longmont. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by Chris Owns (303-772-6048). Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center. From I-25, take exit 240. Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, then 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave. Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit 1-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and drinking water. State Parks pass may be needed. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Great Horned Owl on nest From: elena <elena AT indra.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 22:06:46 -0700 On Monday, February 1, there was a nest with ears, a Great Horned Owl sitting on a nest in a small tree/big shrub right along Highway 285 immediately east of Simms Boulevard on the south side of 285. The nest is so close to the highway it is surprising, but I suppose it's proof of their urbanization. Also, in Georgetown, a dipper was gloriously singing away around 2 in the afternoon in the creek right along the road going from I70 into town. -elena klaver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: re: Snowy Owl From: B K <timshel40 AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 20:33:40 -0700 I finally had the right combination of reasonable weather, a day off, and good fortune -- and followed the great directions (thanks everyone!) and saw the Snowy Owl at the location described by previous observers. My pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/timshel40/FalconColoradoFebruary12010# My photos are not particularly sharp (very long distance given private property) -- but I had most excellent long-look views through my binoculars. Seeing this owl was an astonishing experience -- hope that the owl makes it back north to Canada safely this spring. This is my first post to this group -- I'm a very novice beginning birder (starting at age 49 -- got hooked on Sandhill Cranes and the rest is history....) and I'm really focused on learning the common birds of our area (most of you are much better at birding!). However, if I see something unusual (at least by my simple standards) -- I'll let you know. My recent fun sightings: American Pipit and Song Sparrow on the South Platte River between 88th and McKay in Thornton -- Saturday, January 30. My pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/timshel40/SouthPlatteRiverJanuary302010# It was nice to see an American Pipit off of the alpine tundra and in its classic Colorado winter riparian habitat. Colorado Ben (Denver) _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Chihuahuan Raven Weld County From: COBirds <redbear44 AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:54:57 -0800 (PST) A friend of mine (a vet - not a birder) and I were out and he said, "Well here comes a crow." I looked and immediately thought a raven (tail), but really small. When it called it sounded like a raven "rok" but in a crow voice. I told him to look at the wedged tail and head, and listen to the call. It flew by at about 50 feet. He said that it was too small to be a raven, it was the size of a large crow. I told him that it was a Chihuahuan Raven and explained the details. He agreed that it did sound funny and had the wedged tail. That is what I would have written down, if I was doing a count. Without seeing the neck feathers, it flew off across I-25 and was not refound, and so I did not get definitive proof. Thus, I believe I saw a Chihuahuan Raven 250 yards north of the St. Vrain and I-25 in Weld County. This was Sunday (sorry fo the late post). I will be back there again next weekend, so I will watch for it and post it immediately. Tom Hall Livermore, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Red-Tail Hawk nestbuilding From: Dave Cameron <davednvr7 AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:58:22 -0800 (PST) I took a brief break at the Carson Nature Center (South Platte Park, Littleton) while driving by at work today, and read on the board that someone had seen a Red-Tail pair carrying sticks to a nest. I saw the pair land in a tree immediately north of the footbridge over the Platte (30 - 50 yards north, on the West side), at what could be the nest in progress. If so, for those of us who like to watch raptor chicks grow up and fledge, this could be a very handy spot to view, as it's fairly low and easily accessible. It's also just a 1/4 mile north of the nest that's been successful for the past two years, right off Santa Fe and County Line. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Otero and Bent Counties, 2/2/10 From: Duane Nelson <dnelson1 AT centurytel.net> Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:41:40 -0700 Cobirders, I received a call from Stan Oswald this morning around 9:10. He was on his way to work. He had just seen five Trumpeter Swans on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford. I rushed out as quickly as I could and the swans were still there at 10:00. They seemed relaxed, were bowing to each other, uttering low honking sounds, and I could see the pink "lip" on their lower mandibles on multiple occasions. I never got out of the vehicle, but within a couple of minutes, they took flight (I don't think I caused them to fly). They circled low and headed southeast, toward Swink. I presume that they were heading out to feed. I believe these are northbound migrants, something all of us look forward to seeing as days lengthen. (They aren't the first northbound migrants in this part of the state. Mountain Bluebirds have been moving north for several weeks. I had my first out of traditional wintering habitat on the extreme early date of January 13th this year, and they have been present in migration somewhere in the area most days since then. They should be north of Monument Hill shortly). I headed south from La Junta, specifically hoping to see the Field Sparrow Stan Oswald reported on January 31st near Higbee. I got better directions from Stan, and with his help, located the Field Sparrow with little difficulty. Drive west to the unofficial dead end. There is a cattle guard and shot-up sign as the road narrows, and this marks the end of the road. If you can see the tiny dam on the Purgatoire River you have gone a little too far. From the turnaround before the cattle guard, look in tall cholla with a dense understory of tall grass, about 100 yards east of the cattle guard. The Field Sparrow was always associated with a flock of Juncos and a few White-crowned Sparrows. I did see one male Ladder-backed Woodpecker, but missed the Greater Roadrunner and Lesser Goldfinch Stan reported. The eastern Fox Sparrow, White-throated Sparrows, and Northern Cardinals continue near Las Animas. Access is difficult, and the chances of seeing these birds without feeding them in advance mean that it is wise to contact me if you want to see these birds. I'll feed them in advance, and take you to the spot. There appears to have been some over-winter attrition. I have only seen one Fox Sparrow lately, and the male Cardinal has been a no-show. Duane Nelson Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Albino "Phainopeplas" From: "Dave Leatherman" <daleatherman AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:18:05 -0700 OK, so what do I know? The pair of White-winged Crossbills was present in the southeast corner (mostly Section 9, but also Sections 8 and G) of Grandview Cemetery (Fort Collins, Larimer County) today for over 3.75 hours (from 9am to 12:45pm)! They did everything I've ever seen them do (except for exchange food) in terms of seed feeding from both Blue and Engelmann Spruce cones, eating snow on the ground, eating grit on the ground (twice in the ditch by the pumphouse in the extreme southeast corner, but other places along the ditch north from the se corner to the bridge that leads into the cemetery crew buildings), extended singing by the male, chattering by both birds, silent foraging involving cone severing in the interior of trees, chasing, lone feeding somewhat separated from the other bird, etc. One new activity that I got a photo of was the female getting seeds from an old ("open") Blue Spruce cone on the ground. And I finally got some pretty decent photos of the male. All this activity in this part of the cemetery is very reminiscent of what they did way back in late November and early December. I think I am safe in saying they have NOT been doing this all along. Many other folks can vouch for this. I guess I should refrain from any speculation about what all this means in terms of their nesting, especially where or when this might happen. All I can say is the male is still with her, still singing profusely, squirrels are everywhere, and that this has been going on for 73 days. Dave Leatherman Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Snowy Owl trip? From: "Pheneger, Tracy" <Tracy.Pheneger AT arraybiopharma.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:53:42 -0700 Hello all; Ok, I believe I am the only birder in Colorado who has not seen the Snowy Owl yet. If there is another poor soul from North of Denver (longmont area?) who would like to carpool please write me. I would also be very interested in hitching a ride with a group going down. Thanks all, Tracy Pheneger Longmont, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: A time for love in Boulder County From: "j.d. birchmeier" <jdbirchmeier AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 05:09:23 -0800 (PST) On a nice Monday, decided to roam around the county and do a couple of Hawkwatch routes on the way. Up to Allenspark – no rosy finches, but both chickadees, no nuthatches, Stellar's, Magpie, Hairy Woodpecker, and a stray Northern Shrike a quarter mile east of the FawnBrook. The North Rabbit Mountain Hawk Route had a pair of Red Tails sitting affectionately in the same tree on 75th Street, then I pulled up behind another car of birders south of Rabbit Mountain that had just watched another pair of Red Tails copulating. The male (rather than smoking a cigarette or ordering a dozen roses for Valentine's Day) hopped down a few branches, broke off a nice midsize branch, then flew off east. The female followed after a minute. Off to the optional Union Reservoir circuit – a pair of Bald Eagles sitting beside each other in a tree at the south west corner. Around the reservoir to the northwest corner, where I saw a male Harrier carrying a small prey (vole?) land. The female then flew in carrying some cattails in one foot, grabbed the prey, and flew off. The male followed..... This was a nice experience! J.D.Birchmeier (Birch) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Snowy Owl photo From: Stuart Liss <stuartliss AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:02:17 -0700 I took a lot of photos on Sunday, but this one is probably the best. Thank you to the birders who let me use their telescope/spotting scope for impromptu digiscoping! http://picasaweb.google.com/stuartliss/ColoradoBirding?authkey=Gv1sRgCNGF2MmR9Jr-Kg#5433551944317729698 Stuart Lakewood -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye - Denver - S. Platte River From: mike <Hawkhen AT aol.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 06:24:52 -0700 Late Monday afternoon along with Bradshaw and Markos, a couple of budding 8 year old birders, I stopped by the S. Platte River at W. Florida Ave to check on the Barrow's Goldeneye. Sure enough, the male Barrow's Goldeneye was swimming in the river along with a female Common Goldeneye and a pair of Hooded Mergansers just north of the bridge across W. Florida Ave. The boys marveled at the beauty of the male Common Merganser as well as the male Hooded that were both nearby. They were quite impressed with the beauty of those two males in addition to the Barrow's. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: February 2, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado From: JOYCE TAKAMINE <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 04:36:18 -0700 Date: February 2, 2010 e-Mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Pueblo, Summit) RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld) Glaucous Gull (Broomfield) Greater Roadrunner (Otero) SNOWY OWL (El Paso) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, Pueblo) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek) Carolina Wren (*Pueblo) PINE WARBLER (Pueblo) Harris's Sparrow (Grand) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson) Snow Bunting (Park) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Pueblo) Black Rosy-Finch (*Pueblo) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Adams County: --On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte. On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte. On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir. Broomfield County: --An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29. Clear Creek County: --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure of the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31. He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit. Delta County: --8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19. On January 30, Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. El Paso County: --A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27. Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8. Directions: On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W. Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane. Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area. Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches. Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information. On January 31, Modesitt and Hundertmark reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood. Fremont County: --Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on January 30 which she first spotted on October 29. Grand County: --An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29. His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby. Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street. There has also been a Lark Sparrow around. The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School. Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429. Jefferson County: --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders. The sparrow was seen on January 30 by Wilberding. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds. Otero County: --Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31. Park County: --A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on Janaury 31. CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction. Pueblo County: --A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23. The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26. Mark Miller reported that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31. --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31. --A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18. It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos. The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller on January 31. --A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park. --A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks. It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1. Birders are welcome to try for the bird. His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 south of Rye. Park in the driveway or on Norton. --All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days. Summit County: --Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28. On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. Weld County: --An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6. It was discovered earlier by Elens. The hawk is moving around. On January 31, Kibbe reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by Chris Owns (303-772-6048). Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center. From I-25, take exit 240. Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, the 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave. Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit 1-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, the north 2 blocks to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and drinking water. State Parks pass may be needed. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Photos of interesting gulls From: "Nick Komar" <quetzal65 AT comcast.net> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:50:02 -0700 On Saturday, 30 January 2010, I photographed a couple of interesting gulls. One appears to be a very pale first-winter Thayer's Gull, but may actually be an Iceland Gull, from Carter Lake, Larimer County. Let me know what you think. Photos at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/mysterygullr. The second is an adult "Herring Gull" that has more black in the wing-tips than our usual American Herring Gulls from eastern North America. It could be from the west coast population (breeds Canadian and southern Alaskan coast) or possibly Siberia (Vega Gull). It was at Erie Reservoir in Boulder County. Photos posted at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/mysterygullq. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Park Co - South Park - Nada From: "Ira Sanders" <greatauk AT msn.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:34:54 -0700 Birders, I traveled around South Park today and it was an almost birdless zone except for: 5 Horned Larks, numerous ravens, 5 mallards a couple of magpies NOT 1 raptor and no Snow Bunting. Ira Sanders ps The Gyr probably ate the bunting and left the area. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Carolina Wren-Rye From: dave silverman <silvireo AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:00:58 -0700 After 2 weeks of frustrating fleeting glimpses, a Carolina Wren finally cooperated spending 10 minutes at my suet feeder yesterday, 8:30-8:40AM. This bird brings the yard list to 140 species compiled over 30 years. The Wren is notoriously silent and far from guaranteed, but birders are welcome to try at the NW corner of Birch & Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye, SW Pueblo County. Parking OK in my driveway or alongside the property on Norton. Other area birds of interest: Immature G. White-fronted Goose since late December at Lake Beckwith, Colorado City Pine Grosbeaks present since mid-November & fairly easy to find on the Millset Trail, 5 miles west of Rye on CSH 165. Also present on the Greenhorn Trail about 1 mile NW of Rye Mountain Park. All 3 species of Rosy Finches at Rye area feeders since late November, especially on cold snowy days. If you have trouble finding them, contact me. I have access to a private ranch where they are most reliable. Dave Silverman Rye CO _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Fountain Creek Regional Park From: gerard koehn <garykoehn AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:27:59 -0700 I saw a Harlan's Hawk this morning at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Beautiful winter morning. Rice's pond about 1/3 free of ice. Other species seen: Location: Fountain Creek Regional Park 2 Observation date: 2/1/10 Number of species: 21 Canada Goose 20 Gadwall 2 Mallard 2 Common Merganser 1 Pied-billed Grebe 3 Great Blue Heron 2 Northern Harrier 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's) 1 American Kestrel 1 Rock Pigeon 2 Belted Kingfisher 1 Northern Flicker 2 American Crow 1 Common Raven 1 Black-capped Chickadee 2 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Dark-eyed Junco 20 Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon) 1 Red-winged Blackbird 1 House Finch 10 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) Gary Koehn Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Hooded Mergansers at Belmar From: Stuart Liss <stuartliss AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:39:07 -0700 On Sunday morning, there were Hooded Mergansers (at least 4 pairs) at Kuntze Lake west of Ohio and Wadsworth. Stuart Lakewood -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Re: Ptarmigan, Guanella Pass From: lm1crow AT aol.com Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:19:19 -0500 Good work, Dan! Sounds like a fabulous trip. Lots of people will be happy to know that it is possible to get near the top of Guanella from the south. Larry Modesitt Chair, Board of Directors Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Maynard To: cobirds AT googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 12:24 am Subject: [cobirds] Ptarmigan, Guanella Pass COBirders, A hike to Guanella Pass (Clear Creek Co.) with my family today turned up at least 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan. After spotting a series of tracks in the willows about a half mile from the pass summit, I scanned until finding 3 large, fluffy snowballs with black eyes. Although Guanella Pass is closed from Georgetown, you can drive to within a mile or so of the summit from the south and hike in on the road. We also found a Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure, its distinctive drumming audible at a good distance. Perhaps our best find was a young bull moose, looking decidedly out of place on a steep slope of mixed conifer. Finally, we zipped down to Fairplay in the setting sun and relocated the Snow Bunting in Park County who was happily pecking at the gravel in the middle of CR 24. Good birding, -- Daniel Maynard Manitou Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en   Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Red-shouldered Hawk continues in Weld Co. From: Douglas Kibbe <dpkibbe AT msn.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 07:23:18 -0500 Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31, we watched the Red-shouldered Hawk harass a great horned owl and hunt on the south side of the stream at the Kodak Wildlife Area near Windsor. Doug Kibbe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: February 1, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado From: JOYCE TAKAMINE <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 04:47:21 -0700 Date: February 1, 2010 e-Mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 1, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, *Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Larimer, *Pueblo, Summit) RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld) Glaucous Gull (Broomfield, Pueblo) Greater Roadrunner (*Otero) SNOWY OWL (*El Paso) Northern Pygmy Owl (Delta) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, *Pueblo) American Three-toed Woodpecker (*Clear Creek) PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo) Harris's Sparrow (Grand) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson) Snow Bunting (*Park) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Mesa) Black Rosy-Finch (Mesa) White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) Common Redpoll (Routt) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Adams County: --A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10. On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway. --On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte. On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte. On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir. Broomfield County: --An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29. Clear Creek County: --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure of the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31. He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit. Delta County: --8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19. On January 30, Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. -Northern Pygmy Owl has been visiting the yard of Andrea Robinsong in Hotchkiss since January 24. If you want to try to see the owl contact Andrea at 970-872-3952 (H) or 970-623-2113. El Paso County: --A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27. Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8. Directions: On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W. Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane. Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area. Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches. Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information. On January 31, Modesitt and Hundertmark reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood. Fremont County: --Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on January 30 which she first spotted on October 29. Grand County: --An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29. His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby. Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street. There has also been a Lark Sparrow around. The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School. Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429. Jefferson County: --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders. The sparrow was seen on January 30 by Wilberding. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds. Larimer County: --A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. Leatherman reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18. Leatherman had a quick view of the female flying over Section 2 on January 26. --A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Rashid on Lake Estes on January 26. Mesa County: --All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Lambeth on the debris slope below the road between the 2 tunnels of the west entrance to Colorado National Monument on January 25. 90% were Black, 9% Gray-crowned, 1% Brown-capped. A scope was needed. Otero County: --Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31. Park County: --A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on Janaury 31. CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction. Pueblo County: --A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23. The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26. Mark Miller reported that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31. --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31. --An ad Glaucous Gull was reported by Percival on January 12 at Pueblo Reservoir and relocated by Drummond on January 26. --A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18. It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos. The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller on January 31. --A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park. Routt County: --2 f Common Redpolls were reported by Hughes coming to her thistle feeder in Steamboat Springs on January 24, then a m and f came on January 26 and 27. She would be happy to have birders visit to see the Common Redpolls. She has moved the feeder so that it is visible from the outside in case she is not home. Her address is 1848 Hunters Court, Steamboat Springs, Phone: 970-870-6267, e-mail: skibarb AT zirkel.us. Park on the street or drive down driveway if you have 4 wheel drive. If she is not home walk down the driveway and around the left side of the house to the side porch. The feeder is hanging from the back porch, but is visible from the side porch. Wear snow boots since the snow is rather deep on the side of the house. If they are home, the best view is from her kitchen window. Directions: US 40 to Walton Creek Road. Turn East onto Walton Creek Road. Walton Creek Road to Village Drive. Turn right on Village Drive and go to Meadow Lane. Turn right on Meadow Land and go to first Stop Sign (Bear Drive). Turn left on Bear Drive and go 2 blocks to Hunters Court. Turn right on Hunters Court. Her house is the 6th house on the right -- beige with light trim and a "Chateau Hughes" sign hanging from the front porch. Hughes reported that the Common Redpolls have not been seen since January 27. Once they appear on the RBA they seem to disappear. Summit County: --Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28. On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. Weld County: --An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6. It was discovered earlier by Elens. The hawk is moving around. On January 30, Zilly reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by Chris Owns (303-772-6048). Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center. From I-25, take exit 240. Go west 4 miles on Co 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, the 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave. Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit 1-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, the north 2 blocks to parking lot on right. Bring lunch and drinking water. State Parks pass may be needed. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Ptarmigan, Guanella Pass From: Daniel Maynard <dmaynar AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:24:57 -0700 COBirders, A hike to Guanella Pass (Clear Creek Co.) with my family today turned up at least 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan. After spotting a series of tracks in the willows about a half mile from the pass summit, I scanned until finding 3 large, fluffy snowballs with black eyes. Although Guanella Pass is closed from Georgetown, you can drive to within a mile or so of the summit from the south and hike in on the road. We also found a Three-toed Woodpecker near the road closure, its distinctive drumming audible at a good distance. Perhaps our best find was a young bull moose, looking decidedly out of place on a steep slope of mixed conifer. Finally, we zipped down to Fairplay in the setting sun and relocated the Snow Bunting in Park County who was happily pecking at the gravel in the middle of CR 24. Good birding, -- Daniel Maynard Manitou Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Pine Warbler, Long-tailed Duck, Barrows Goldeneye in Pueblo 1/31 From: "Mark Miller" <snowy.owl AT q.com> Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:09:20 -0700 Hi Everyone-- Today 1/31 I went birding in Pueblo, Red Creek Canyon, Canon City, and Pueblo Reservoir. I found the Pine Warbler around 8am in the pines just in front of the Administration building (near the duck pond) at Pueblo City Park. Soon thereafter, Brandon Percival et al. found me. We all gawked at the warbler until about 9, then were distracted by a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker getting into a tussle with a Hairy Woodpecker over the sapsucker's diggings. A Great Horned Owl slept through it all in an adjacent tree. The Pine Warbler was not in a flock this morning, but a flock of twittering Bushtits led me to the right spot. I then went west to Red Creek Road, and drove it end to end. I saw 3 Prairie Falcons, plus lots of bluebirds (Western at the low end, Mountain higher up), solitaires, and robins in the junipers. No roadrunners. In Canon City, I stopped at Centennial Park, Tunnel Road, and the abbey. No Golden-crowned Sparrow (the sparrow flocks were very skittish), no sapsuckers. I noticed that the Tunnel Road Trail is still officially closed, but people were walking up there. In the afternoon, I went to Pueblo Reservoir SWA and scoped the ice line. I could hear the Long-tailed Duck singing (almost yodeling to hit the last note an octave above the first), but it took a while to see him among the many goldeneyes (all Common here) and mergansers (one Hooded, dozens of Red-breasted and Common). Tucked in against the ice farther west, I found one male Barrow's Goldeneye. Two Common Loons were also in the area. At the end of West Fishing Road (inside the state park near the north marina), I found a Juniper Titmouse in its eponymous tree. I went home by way of Peyton, and was privileged to see the Snowy Owl catch a rodent by launching himself from a rooftop. This is no starving waif. Mark Miller Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: Long-tail of ducks, Snowy Owl, hawks and an eagle From: Charles Hundertmark <cahmark AT q.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 03:25:49 +0000 This morning, Elena Klaver, Tim Smart, Paul Slingsby, Jim Duggan and I headed down to see the Snowy Owl. After turning onto Prairie Vista Lane, we scanned roof tops and immediately spotted the owl on a roof. We drove around the loop to the house and had a good look at the owl as did a growing number of birders. Enroute, we saw a Rough-leeged Hawk on Hgwy 24 between Woodsman Rd and Elbert Rd. Returning to Denver, we saw two more Rough-leggeds and a shrike on Elbert Road. We stopped at 88th and the South Platte where the three Long-tailed Ducks were on the pond west of the river. On the river, we found a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes among the many other ducks. Paul and Jim then headed south while Tim, Elena and I headed north. At 120th and Washington, in a heavy commercial district, we spotted an adult Bald Eagle perched on top of a pole. After dropping Tim off, Elena and I made a final stop at Erie Reservoir. Along with 11 Common Goldeneyes, there were four Red-breasted Mergansers (one male, three female). Several times we watched a Ring-billed Gull swoop at a goldeneye or merganser emerging from a dive. At least once, the gull successfully stole food. Elena noted that when the shadow of sunset crossed the open water, the ducks stopped their diving. Chuck Hundertmark 2546 Lake Meadow Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 Phone/fax: 303-604-0531 Cell: 720-771-8659 cahmark AT q.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds AT googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribe AT googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org Subject: owls and ducks... From: Josh Bruening <87211jjb AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:20:26 -0800 (PST) Hi all! After searching in vain for open water from Fort Collins east to Crow Valley yesterday (I've been to Sharp Point too often as of late), My girlfriend and I headed to 88th and Platte today to try for these ducks everyone keeps seeing. Arrived around 2:30 pm and headed straight to the place where the Long- tailed Ducks were. All 3 were still on the Thornton Water Supply Res. Had to head down the river a ways to find the Barrow's Goldeneye. Initially, a group of birders found a male and a female in the river. However, a man and his Huskie spooked all the ducks off the river. I headed back up to the resevoir after the birds had settled down and found 3 male and 3 female Barrow's. The males were already engaging in the "I'm bigger and better than you" show in front of the ladies. (life is a cabaret...) I then headed to Lower Latham to try for the Short-eared Owls. Made it just as the sun went down and the Owls (at least 2 maybe 3) were cruising again this evening. A good afternoon to be out! Nothing of great note on the plains yesterday. I scrounged up one Northern Shrike, a Prairie Falcon, 6 Rough-legged Hawks, one Ferruginous, a pair of Great-Horned Owls and the other usual suspects. Good Birding as always! Josh Bruening Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". 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