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9 May downloadable U.S. list? ["Linda Andes-Georges" ] 9 May Chico Basin birds [David Chartier ] 9 May Indigo Buntings back in Canon City ["SeEtta Moss" ] 09 May San Juan Sensation, 5/9 [Andrew Spencer ] 9 May Northern Waterthrush - McKay Lake - Adams County [] 9 May White-crowned Sparrow / Lakewood [] 09 May Walden, Boulder ImbD Sat. [] 9 May Boulder Birds 5/9/08 AM [Christian Nunes ] 9 May Warbling Vireo, El Paso County ["SUKE C LEE" ] 9 May Colorado RBA, May 9, 2008 ["JOYCE TAKAMINE" ] 09 May Birding Belize ["Joe Elliott" ] 8 May Grosbeaks in Huerfano county [Kenneth Hay ] 9 May 5/8 shorebirds and waders, Confluence Park, Delta County [Dennis Garrison ] 8 May AmRedstart in Canon City ["SeEtta Moss" ] 08 May red-br nuthatch Arapahoe ["Karl Stecher Jr." ] 8 May Orchard Oriole/Adams County ["Daniel Maynard" ] 8 May Fountain Creek Regional Park -- El Paso County 5/8 [Brandon Percival ] 08 May green heron , Larimer ["tom rooney" ] 8 May Alamosa Hilites... [] 8 May Chico Basin Ranch (Pueblo and El Paso) [william r maynard ] 8 May Red Crossbills in Fort Collins, Larimer County [alexc ] 8 May Grosbeaks, Etc. -- Douglas County [] 8 May RFI-corvid leaving body parts in birdbath ["SeEtta Moss" ] 8 May RE: Bleack headed grosbeaks early ["Jeff J Jones" ] 8 May Chickens and Grouse in June ? [] 8 May Common Loon at Marston Resevoir [] 8 May Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County, 05/07 [Kara Lewantowicz ] 8 May New Images: Swainson Hawk, Red-Tailed, Yellow and Yellow-Rumped Warblers, Wilson's Pharlope, Flicker, etc ["Ron Green" ] 8 May Western Tanager ["Kathy Stevens" ] 8 May Colorado RBA, May 8, 2008 ["JOYCE TAKAMINE" ] 7 May Fountain Creek Regional Park -- Veery May 7th [Brandon Percival ] 07 May Northern Waterthrush in MESA, 5/7 [Andrew Spencer ] 07 May Western Colorado, 5/7 [Andrew Spencer ] 7 May GROSBEAKS [] 8 May Chico Basin Ranch update ["brian_gibbons AT juno.com" ] 07 May Black throated Gray Warbler at Barr Lake State Park [] 7 May Red-necked Phalarope, El Paso Cty [] 7 May Chico Basin Ranch (El Paso & Pueblo) [william r maynard ] 07 May Chatfield and south Platte Park - 5/7 [] 7 May May 2008 D.F.O. Fieldtrips and Spring Count [] 7 May May 2008 D.F.O. Fieldtrips and Spring Count [] 7 May Magnolia Warbler, Stilt Sandpipers, El paso County ["SUKE C LEE" ] 7 May Magnolia Warbler, Stilt Sandpipers, El paso County ["SUKE C LEE" ] 07 May 4 species of grosbeak including Rose-breasted at a Hotchkiss [delta county] feeder and a Steller's Jay breeding at low elevation [Andrea Robinsong ] 7 May Rock Canyon, Pueblo warblers 5/7 [Brandon Percival ] 7 May Broad-winged Hawk Pueblo May 7th [Brandon Percival ] 7 May Fountain Creek, El Paso County, May 06 [Kara Lewantowicz ] 7 May Boulder birds 5/7/08 [Christian Nunes ] 7 May Colorado RBA, May 7, 2008 ["JOYCE TAKAMINE" ] 6 May Red-breasted Nuthatch nesting on plains [Pomjaeger ] 7 May Crowded skies tonight (fwd) [Paul Hurtado ] 6 May Fountain Creek Park Birds - El Paso County [Kenneth A Pals ] Subject: downloadable U.S. list? From: "Linda Andes-Georges" <andesgeorges AT comcast.net> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 16:48:47 -0600 Hello, hunters- As birdcounting season has begun in earnest (more FOYS today: best time of the year!), I started to look at my reference lists with a critical eye. I see that my filed lists don't correspond any more to the latest AOU list on the Net. But I remember that not too long ago a CObirder had found a nice downloadable, up-to-date list somewhere, with common names, latin taxa, and abbreviations on each line. Does anyone have the website handy? (googling didn't find what I wanted) Thanks-- Linda --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Chico Basin birds From: David Chartier <drchartier AT msn.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:40:43 +0000 Birded Chico Basin Ranch this morning. Had 67 species, 18 of which were first of season for me, so it was a great morning. Some of the notables seen were: gray flycatcher western wood pewee willet Wilson's phalarope western tanager Tennessee warbler (possible, only had a fleeting look) yellow warbler black-and-white warbler common yellowthroat brown thrasher green-tailed towhee lark bunting northern mockingbird Cassin's sparrow (heard only) lark sparrow vesper sparrow northern parula If anybody is interested in more precise locations, please let me know. David Chartier Colorado Springs, CO --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Indigo Buntings back in Canon City From: "SeEtta Moss" <SeEttamoss AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:49:35 -0600 The Canon City Riverwalk was very active this morning and though I birded there for over 2 hours I only progressed 1/2 mile west from the MacKenzie parking area. Many warblers were moving through in waves--exciting to me to see what bird is next even if not a vagrant. Did not refind the American Redstart but saw following: Indigo Bunting--2 males skulking, very little singing-FOY MacGillivray's Warbler-1 male, chipping-FOY Wilson's Warbler-1 Virginia's Warblers-a few Yellow Warbler-several singing loudly (and one chasing other warbler species so apparently on territory) Orange-crowned Warblers--5-10 (is this a new bird or the same one I saw down the trail?) Yellow-rumped Warblers--more than 50 (they had slowed down in the area so presumably this is a new bunch moving through) Yellow-breasted Chats-several singing and calling loudly, on territory now Nashville Warbler-1 possible (will post photo later for ID assistance) Lazuli Buntings-several singing including some some countersinging and chasing Black-chinned Hummingbird-1 FOY for me/here Black-headed Grosbeak-only a few singing at this end of Riverwalk Black-capped Chickadee-only one Plegadis (dark) ibis--2 flocks totally over a hundred birds flying over/near Red-tailed Hawk-at least one flying in area SeEtta Moss Canon City www.SEColoradoBirding.Blogspot.com --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: San Juan Sensation, 5/9 From: Andrew Spencer <gwwarbler AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 12:58:44 -0600 Hey all, Nathan Pieplow, Cole Wild, and I birded San Juan County this morning, and had far better success than I expected (or had any right to expect). I needed nine more county birds to get that county over 100 (my last county in CO), and got eight: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Western Scrub-Jay - 1 Lewis's Woodpecker - 2 Pinyon Jay - 3 Eurasian Collared-Dove Canada Goose (finally! My last county for this species) Black Rosy-Finch - 2 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch - 1 We had an enormous flock of Rosy-Finches just east of town, probably in excess of 1200 birds, mostly Brown-caps, with the above exceptions mentioned. There were also a few Brown-capped Rosy-Finches around town; all the good birds we had in town were north of the main road. Yesterday we birded in Montezuma County. At Yellowjacket Canyon we soon found a pair of Lucy's, acting very agitated about our presence; my guess is that there was a nest nearby. We also found a pair of Lucy's at the Ismay Trading post; we believe their territory extends just into the public land there. Do not go to the stream crossing on the road, this is private land. On the way back to Cortez we found a couple of Evening Grosbeaks in McElmo Canyon, much lower than normal. At Totten Reservoir we found a single Stilt Sandpiper, and a few Long-billed Dowitchers. At an unnamed pond near the Mesa Verde entrance road we had a single Snowy Egret. Good birding to all, Andrew Spencer Fort Collins, CO (currently in Ouray, CO) --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Northern Waterthrush - McKay Lake - Adams County From: Mailybug AT aol.com Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 12:13:06 EDT This morning at the McKay Lake woods there was a Northern Waterthrush along the ditch just before it reaches the lake. Also in the same area were the following: Gray Flycatcher - 1 Warbling Vireo - 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - 1 Yellow Warbler - 2 Yellow-rumped Warbler - many Orange-crowned Warbler - several Bullock's Oriole - 1 McKay Lake is on 144th Ave between Huron and Zuni. Eric Zorawowicz, Broomfield _ ( '< / ) ) // " " **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: White-crowned Sparrow / Lakewood From: nancybabbs AT msn.com Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 16:04:45 -0000 I currently have a pair of them in my yard. Are they passing through, or will they stay for the summer? --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Walden, Boulder ImbD Sat. From: pjplage AT aol.com Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 08:26:59 -0400 Tommorrow is? International Bird Migration Day.? The Wild Bird Center, Boulder Audubon and the Boulder Bird Club will host the event at Cottonwood Marsh, Walden Ponds, Boulder.? Dawn chorus, walks, big sit, shade grown coffee.??See the Wild Bird Center of Boulder web site for details...? Check the IBMD web site for other events around the state. Pete Plage Broomfield --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Boulder Birds 5/9/08 AM From: Christian Nunes <pajaroboy AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:51:03 -0400 Hello everyone, I birded along Boulder Creek from the Library west to about 3rd this morning. Things were very quiet. The highlight was an adult light-morph BROAD-WINGED HAWK perched in a cottonwood. I was alerted to its presence by an agitated AMERICAN DIPPER. A single singing WARBLING VIREO, 5 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER, 4 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER and a YELLOW WARBLER were the only "migrants." Good birding,Christian Nunespajaroboy AT hotmail.comhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/http://christiannunesbgby.blogspot.com/ _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008 --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Warbling Vireo, El Paso County From: "SUKE C LEE" <mclee72 AT msn.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:51:53 -0600 In addition to all the goodies already reported from Fountain, there was a Warbling vireo yesterday morning . It was on the south side of the road that runs east-west just east of the first pond. The cormorant is back at the north pond, looking like a sentinel on his usual perch. Cici Lee Elbert, CO Subject: Colorado RBA, May 9, 2008 From: "JOYCE TAKAMINE" <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 05:14:42 -0600 Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: May 9, 2008 e-mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, May 9 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. Green Heron (Baca, *El Paso, Fremont, Larimer, Weld) GLOSSY IBIS (Douglas/Jefferon) Broad-winged Hawk (Adams, *Fremont, Larimer, Pueblo) Snowy Plover (*Elbert) Short-billed Dowitcher (Broomfield) White-winged Dove (Bent) EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE (*El Paso) Black Phoebe (Douglas/Jefferson, Fremont) SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER (Adams) White-eyed Vireo (Boulder) BLUE-HEADED VIREO (El Paso) PHILADELPHIA VIREO (*El Paso/Pueblo) Purple Martin (Prowers) WOOD THRUSH (Bent) Tennessee Warbler (*El Paso/Pueblo, Jefferson) Nashville Warbler (*Boulder) Northern Parula (Bent, *El Paso/Pueblo, Prowers) Magnolia Warbler (El Paso) Black-throated Gray Warbler (Adams, Bent, El Paso, Jefferson, Pueblo, *Weld) Palm Warbler (El Paso/Pueblo) Blackpoll Warbler (Baca) Black-and-white Warbler (El Paso, *El Paso/Pueblo) Prothonotary Warbler (Bent) Ovenbird (*Weld) Northern Waterthrush (*El Paso, El Paso/Pueblo, Mesa, Prowers) KENTUCKY WARBLER (Baca, Kiowa) Hooded Warbler (Baca, Larimer) HEPATIC TANAGER (Baca) Summer Tanager (Chaffee, Prowers) White-throated Sparrow (El Paso, *El Paso/Pueblo) Harris's Sparrow (El Paso/Pueblo) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your name and identify the county of sighting. Adams County: --A Broad-winged Hawk was observed by the DFO Field Trip to Barr Lake led by Ed Holub on May 3. --A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was reported by Korte near the Nature Center in Barr Lake on May 3. --A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Willock at Barr Lake on May 7. Baca County: --At Two Buttes: ----A singing male KENTUCKY WARBLER was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 1 and seen again on May 3. ----A male Hooded Warbler was reported by Percival on May 3. ----A male Blackpoll Warbler was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. ----A female HEPATIC TANAGER was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. --A Green Heron was reported by Andrew Spencer at Cottonwood Canyon on May 3. Bent County: --At Lake Hasty: ----A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 3. ----A Northern Parula was found by Walbek on May 3. ----A WOOD THRUSH was reported by Leukering on May 4. ----A White-winged Dove was reported by Dunning on May 4. --A male Prothonotary Warbler was reported by Nelson at the west end of John Martin Reservoir on May 6. It was at "Road 20 point." Directions: From BCR JJ and 20 go about .5 mile east on CR JJ, then take a right (south) to the point. Boulder County: --A White-eyed Vireo was reported by Nunes at Greenlee Preserve in Lafayette on May 6. --A singing Nashville Warbler was reported by Cobb at Chautauqua in Boulder on May 8. Broomfield County: --A Short-billed Dowitcher was reported by Kwong at the pond to the west of Stearns Lake on May 4. Chaffee County: -- A Summer Tanager has been visiting a feeder in Buena Vista since April 26. The homeowner is willing to allow birders to visit but you must contact her in advance to get updates and directions. Contact Diane Kuss at 719-207-0795 or by e-mail at kussdiane AT aol.com. The tanager is still coming to the feeder as of May 7. Douglas/Jefferson Counties: --A GLOSSY IBIS was reported by Lawrence at Chatfield State Park on May 4. --A Black Phoebe was reported by Walbek sitting on Kingfisher Bridge at Chatfield on May 5. In the afternoon of May 5, the Black Phoebe had moved about .5 mile upstream to the east on the Douglas County side. El Paso County: --At Fountain Creek Regional Park: ----A Black-and-white Warbler was reported by Pals on May 3 and seen again on May 4. ----A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Pals on May 3. ----A Black-throated Gray Warbler was found by Rush on May 4. ----2 Northern Waterthrush were reported by Pals on May 6 and one was seen on May 8. ----A Green Heron was reported by Lewantowicz at Rice's Pond on May 6 and seen again on May 7. ----A possible BLUE-HEADED VIREO or Cassin's Vireo was reported by Truan by Willow Spring Pond on May 7. Also in the area was an eastern race Veery. ----A possible EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE was reported by Percival near the Duckwood Parking Area on May 8. --A Magnolia Warbler was reported by Lee at Ramah Reservoir on May 7. El Paso/Pueblo Counties: At Chico Basin Ranch: --2 Northern Waterthrush were reported by Percival on May 4. One was at headquarters pond and the other at Rose Pond. --A Western Palm Warbler was reported by Percival (El Paso) on May 4. --A singing Harris's Sparrow was reported by Percival (El Paso) on May 4 and seen again on May 7. --A Palm Warbler was found by Harnish at the east end of the dam of Little HQ pond (Pueblo) on May 6. --A singing western Palm Warbler (Pueblo) was reported by Maynard on May 8. --A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was reported by Gibbons (El Paso) on May 7 and seen again and banded on May 8. --A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Gibbons (Pueblo) on May 7. --A singing Northern Parula, a singing Black-and-white Warbler, and a singing Tennessee Warbler were reported by Maynard (El Paso) on May 8. --A White-throated Sparrow with partial song was reported by Maynard (El Paso) on May 8. Fremont County: --A Black Phoebe was reported by Elwonger at Pathfinder Regional Park on May 4. --A Green Heron was reported by Elwonger on the Canon City Riverwalk on May 4. --A juvenile Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Moss at the end end of the Canon city Riverwalk on May 8. Jefferson County: --A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Chavez at Welchester Tree Park on the west side on May 4 and seen again on May 5. --A Tennessee Warbler was reported by Tina Jones in her backyard in Littleton on May 6. Call her at 303-794-2647 to make arrangements to see it. Kiowa County: --A KENTUCKY WARBLER was reported by Dunning at Neegronda Reservoir on May 3. --A Snowy Plover was reported by Kingery in a pond which was east of Kiowa on CO 86 on May 8 Larimer County: --A Green Heron was reported by Leatherman on the second pond south of Prospect along Sharp Point Drive in Fort Collins on May 3. --A dark-morph Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Hopper at mm 7 on Rist Canyon Road on May 4. The hawk was seen again on May 7. The bridge has been repaired so no detour is needed. --A light phase Broad-winged Hawk was reported by de Volo at Lee Martinez Park in Fort Collins on May 4. --A female Hooded Warbler was reported by Leatherman at Dixon Reservoir on May 5. Mesa County: --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Andrew Spencer at the entrance to Highline Lake State Park on May 7. Prowers County: --At Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW): ----A Northern Parula was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 3 and seen again on May 4. ----A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Dunning on May 4. ----A molting male Summer Tanager and flyover Purple Martin were reported by Gibbons on May 6. --At Willow Creek Park in Lamar: ----A female Northern Parula was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. ----A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Miller on May 4. --A Short-billed Dowitcher was reported by Andrew Spencer at a pond north of Hwy 50 and east of US287 west of Lamar on May 3. Pueblo County: --A singing male Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Percival at Mineral Palace Park near downtown Pueblo on May 3. --A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park on May 7. Weld County: WARNING: When birding Lower Latham on CR48 be sure to park off the road and walk with tripods. Warnings and/or tickets will be issued since there have been complaints about birders taking up too much space on the road. This information was sent by Josh Bruening of Fort Collins. --A Green Heron was reported by Lefko between Island Grove and 27th Ave at a small pond near the pedestrian bridge in Greeley on May 3. --An Ovenbird was reported by Lefko on the banks of the Poudre on the northside of 35th Ave West in Greeley on May 4. --Two Black-throated Gray Warblers and an Ovenbird were reported by Hopper at Crow Valley Campground on May 8. Spring Bird Counts, May 9 - 11 Friday, May 9, Cherry Creek Reservoir led by Mary Burger (303-771-3431). Meet at 0700 at Marina on west side of Cherry Creek State Park. Saturday, May 10: Barr Lake periphery led by Jackie King (303-287-1644). Meet at 0730 on access road to entrance station at Barr Lake State Park. Does not involve much walking; good for people with limited mobility or stamina. Chatfield State Park led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet at 0600 at West (deer Creek) entrance to park. State Parks Pass required. Waterton, downstream led by Hugh Kingery (303-814-2723). Meet at 0600 at Audubon Center/Discovery Pavilion (left turn immediately after turning from Wadsworth onto Waterton/Roxborough Road. 4-5 mile hike. Wear long pants due to unfriendly vegetation. Barr Lake State Park led by Dick Schottler (303-278-8035). Meet at 0630 at Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. This is a ten-mile, all-day hike around the lake. State Parks pass required. Sunday, May 11: Lower Bear Creek led by Mike Henwood (303-716-8551). Meet at 0730 in front of Albertson's, northwest quadrant, South Sheridan and Hampden. Castlewood Canyon State Park led by Randy Lentz, (303-680-3391). Meet at 0630 at old entrance. From CO 86, 0.5 miles west of Franktown, turn south on Castlewood Canyon Road, go 2 miles to old entrance. State Parks Pass required. Rocky Mountain Arsenal led by Urling Kingery (303-814-2723). Must register with leader in advance. Thank you and good birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Birding Belize From: "Joe Elliott" <circuscyaneus AT lycos.com> Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 01:23:47 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Grosbeaks in Huerfano county From: Kenneth Hay <hayonthego AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:27:51 -0700 (PDT) We had a mini-snowstorm at our house this afternoon. Besides the usual suspects of a multitude of Evening Grosbeaks, Stellar Jays, and Pine Siskins at our feeders, we had 2 female and 1 male Black-headed Grosbeaks and a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Also, the Robin that I reported a few days ago has apparently built a nest somewhere nearby because we hear him every morning and late afternoon. Reminds me of Chicago. Kent Huerfano County 9000 feet --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: 5/8 shorebirds and waders, Confluence Park, Delta County From: Dennis Garrison <dennisgarrison AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 05:12:40 +0000 I stopped by Confluence after a meeting in Delta today, and ran into several shorebirds and wading birds, including a semipalmated sandpiper (possibly 3), a spotted sandpiper, and a sanderling. Wading together were a black-necked stilt and two avocets. There was also a cattle egret on the island. The other standards were present, along with approximately 20 white pelicans, an eared grebe, a few shovelers, and warblers in the trees along the Unc, including a mostly cooperative yellow. I only managed about 30 minutes before I had to leave. On another note, the Forest Service office in Paonia yesterday had three juvenile black-billed magpies come down out of the spruce in the yard and pose for a photo or two. A fourth sibling perished in the irrigation ditch of unknown causes. Enjoy the spring. Dennis Garrison Paonia, Delta County _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_mobile_052008 --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: AmRedstart in Canon City From: "SeEtta Moss" <SeEttamoss AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:44:43 -0600 The Canon City Riverwalk has had a lot of migration action the past several days. On Monday I saw/heard the FOY Black-headed Grosbeaks, Yellow Warbler and Bullock's Orioles, and by yesterday they were many of each of those species. Yesterday I saw a juv Broad-winged Hawk flying near the east section of the Riverwalk. Late today I found a first spring male American Redstart, chipping and flitting about as it fed, a few hundred feet west of the MacKenzie parking area. Then another 300 feet I found an Eastern Phoebe calling briskly from the bluff area. My favorite migrant experience this week was watching a wave of 8-10 Virginia's and 6-8 Orange-crowned Warblers eating their way past the Sell's Lake parking area yesterday where I was walking around with my cellphone participating in a telephone conference for 45 minutes--the most pleasant phone conference I've had (though I have done them from other areas I was birding--the advantage of being a volunteer, I can do these calls where I want). Evening Grosbeaks are still all over Canon City, Florence and Florence Mtn Park. They are really spread out, often for blocks around. Lazuli Buntings are also singing vociferously on the Canon City Riverwalk and nearby areas including my yard. Oh, and I heard a new yardbird--a Carolina Wren singing from the edge of the Canon City Riverwalk about 400 feet from my house. SeEtta Moss Canon City www.SEColoradoBirding.blogspot.com --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: red-br nuthatch Arapahoe From: "Karl Stecher Jr." <kstecher AT idcomm.com> Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 22:30:36 -0600 I have had one or two red-br nuthatches coming to sunflower seeds daily for 2 1/2 weeks; their visits are brief, times erratic. I hope to find the nest. Karl Stecher Centennial SE of Orchard and Colorado Blvd --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Orchard Oriole/Adams County From: "Daniel Maynard" <dmaynar AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:11:48 -0600 COBirders, I drove out to Barr Lake after work today (May 8) and walked the south and east shores. It was fairly slow, but I did find a female Orchard Oriole in the northwest corner of the lake. She was associating with a male Bullock's Oriole for a while before she flew north toward the park entrance and out of sight. Other species of note: Black-crowned Night-heron Yellow Warbler (many singing) Great Horned Owl (with fledglings) Good birding, Dan Maynard Boulder, CO --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Fountain Creek Regional Park -- El Paso County 5/8 From: Brandon Percival <bkpercival AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:51:21 -0700 (PDT) I birded Fountain Creek Regional Park this morning and found 55 species. Highlights: Redhead 1 female Swainson's Hawk 3 Spotted Sandpiper 1 Black-chinned Hummingbird 1 female Broad-tailed Hummingbird 1 male Hairy Woodpecker 2 Western/Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 (seen and not heard near Duckwood Parking lot, in willows) -- [this wood-pewee had an all orange lower mandiable and may have been an Eastern, though to be safe, I won't call it an Eastern for sure] Plumbeous Vireo 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2 Orange-crowned Warbler 2 Virginia's Warbler 1 Yellow Warbler many singing Yellow-rumped Warbler few Northern Waterthrush 1 (North Rice's pond along water's edge) Common Yellowthroat 1 Green-tailed Towhee 1 Black-headed Grosbeak 1 Bullock's Oriole few Lesser Goldfinch 1 male Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: green heron , Larimer From: "tom rooney" <trooney AT bresnan.net> Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 16:32:34 -0600 There was a green heron at the ELC in Ft. Collins this afternoon. Another one may have been nearby, we weren't sure. Carol Rooney --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Alamosa Hilites... From: cougar AT fone.net Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:05:00 -0000 Yesterday I got an afternoon call from John Stump about some great birds at the Alamosa Cemetery. So, I had a diificult choice of staying in the office or getting out there. Pretty easy...I was out there in a flash. John had found 3 Black throated Gray Warblers and a female Summer Tanager (about 8 Valley records). We did not re-find the Tanager, but found a Yellow-throated Vireo (2nd Valley record). In addition to the BT Gray Warblers we added Virginias, OC Warbler, to YRumped, Yellow and for a total of 5 warblers...pretty good for this high Valley. At Cattails Golf Course, John had reported Cassins Vireo earlier in the day but we could not re-find those two birds. We did find Ash throated Flycatcher.... it was an awesome afternoon. Hope those birds stick around for the San Luis Valley spring count planned for Saturday...good birding all. JR --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Chico Basin Ranch (Pueblo and El Paso) From: william r maynard <antejos AT juno.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:26:26 -0600 CoBirders, There were a few birders, bird banders, and bander's assistants at Chico this A.M. Here is what I either saw or heard about from others. El Paso, 1- very cool PHILADELPHIA VIREO was caught, measured, weighed, banded, and photographed by many. Red-headed Woodpecker - near the Casita Northern Parula - 1 singing Black-and-white Warbler - 1 singing Tennessee Warbler - 1 singing Canyon Towhee - 1 singing White-throated Sparrow - 1 partial song still a number of Hermit Thrushes Pueblo County, After already birding the Little HQ Pond area once, John Drummond, Joe Roller, and I heard, and then found a singing (on occasion) Western Palm Warbler. MacGillivray's Warbler - 1 Shorebirds at HQ Pond included Least Sandpiper - 3 Western Sandpiper - 1 Stilt Sandpiper - 1 Willet - 2 Lesser Yellowlegs - 2 Spotted Sandpiper - present An Osprey flew over Yesterday, I forgot to mention that Gray Catbirds had moved in, as did Swainson's Thrushes, both absent today. Also, Brian Gibbons had a Franklin's Gull at HQ pond in the evening and a single Red-necked Phalarope. Today, the total number of birds was significantly lower than yesterday. No sign of the interesting oriole. Big Johnson Reservoir (El Paso) Snowy Egret - 16 Cattle Egret - 1 Common Loon - 1 very nice, in alternate plumage Bonaparte's Gull - 3 today (way more yesterday) Forster's Tern - 1 today (way more yesterday) lots of Eared Grebes, including a few doing neck-to-neck displays 1 Horned Grebe reported from yesterday lots of Western Grebes a few dark Ibis way over there lots of Wilson's Phalaropes other stuff too Bill Maynard Colorado Springs --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Red Crossbills in Fort Collins, Larimer County From: alexc <alexc AT lamar.colostate.edu> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:03:33 -0600 Cobirders: There have been numbers of Red Crossbills at our feeders (near intersection of Stover & Elizabeth) in Fort Collins today (May 8th, 2008) . There were at least 10 between 7&8 am MDT, and at least 20 between 12 noon & 1 pm, then 6 at about 2 pm. They seemed to prefer feeding on niger in a niger feeder for goldfinches and siskins, and on safflower seed that we had broadcast on the greass for doves. Only a few fed on a blend in a tube feeder inside a cage. I think that this has been only the 2nd or 3rd year in 38 years that we have ever seen Red Crossbills at our home, and today's numbers have been the greatest ever. We saw our last Mountain Chickadees at home on April 23rd. We still see 2-4 Pine Siskins and 1 or 2 Red-breasted Nuthatches most days. Alex Cringan --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Grosbeaks, Etc. -- Douglas County From: kirkh_cg AT msn.com Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:23:23 -0000 I've been seeing and hearing BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAKs around my yard since Tuesday. This morning I saw 2 males and 1 female at my feeders. Beautiful! I also have many BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHERs around my yard, which seemed to have arrived around a week ago. Monday I happened upon a hen MALLARD sitting on a nest with 7 eggs in the bushes behind my small pond. This is the 4th year in a row I've had a confirmed MALLARD nest in my yard, resulting in baby MALLARDs the past 3 years and counting. I only have 2 bluebird houses on my property, and both have bluebirds nesting in them.....WESTERN BLUEBIRDs in one, and MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRDs in the other. Yesterday I observed a pair of MOUNTAIN CHICKADEEs at my feeders for about 10 minutes. At the end of that time, one of them gathered what appeared to be a mouthful of fine/small grasses from the hillside, and flew around the south end of my house. I'm assuming this means they're nesting somewhere around here, which is the first time I've observed such behavior. I also have a pair of BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEEs hanging around my dog run, in such a way that I think they're nesting in the vicinity. I plan to keep watch, and see if I can find the nest. There also seems to be a separate pair of them spending a lot of time near my compost bins, so I'll watch them as well. I just saw an ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER, and 2 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERs in the trees around my pond.....this is the 3rd time I've seen these species there this year. Chipping Sparrows, House Wrens, Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, House Finches, Downy Woodpeckers, Northern Flickers, Robins, Western Scrub-Jays, Blue Jays, Spotted Towhees, and many other flybys are rounding out a lot of avian activity around my yard. There's also a Cooper's Hawk that's privy to the happenings, and keeps making high-speed blasts through the area. Isn't springtime great?! Good Birding, Kirk Huffstater Castle Rock, CO --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: RFI-corvid leaving body parts in birdbath From: "SeEtta Moss" <SeEttamoss AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 13:58:40 -0600 I have been asked why a corvid, that is staying in a backyard tree in La Junta, is leaving body parts in this person's birdbath. I have checked all my resources and can only find that crows will wash their food if water is available (though this person thinks this is a raven, it certainly may be a crow), but nothing about this for ravens. However, even this seems somewhat implausible given that the bird has left the following in this bird bath in last several weeks: I have now cleaned out of my birdbath: 6 baby bird carcasses 2 chunks of trout 1 piece of roast beef unidentifiable piece of meat (looked like tripe) 1 6" lizard 2 bird heads 4 pairs of bird feet Does anyone know if a corvid would leave this much if it was just washing it's food? Any other explanation? Thanks SeEtta Moss Canon City www.SEColoradoBirding.blogspot.com --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: RE: Bleack headed grosbeaks early From: "Jeff J Jones" <JJones AT JonesTC.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:53:03 -0600 Heard a singing black-headed grosbeak today on the HP Campus at Rockrimmon and I-25. Also Ruby-crowned Kinglet singing and a brown-headed cowbird, are new to this location for the season. American Robin completing nest; and 2 northern (red-shafted) flicker nests with eggs. House finches started nesting around the building 2 weeks ago. Strange magpie nest reported a few weeks ago failed as the strong winds last week blew it apart. It had 3 eggs in it. The pair seem to have abandoned the nest. fyi Jeff J Jones ( jjones AT jonestc.com) Teller County - 8500' - Montane Woodlands From: bounce-cobirds-73114 AT lists.cfo-link.org [mailto:bounce-cobirds-73114 AT lists.cfo-link.org] On Behalf Of Rosemary Scheuering Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 12:37 PM To: COBIRDS Discussion List Subject: [cobirds] Bleack headed grosbeaks early Usually, the male black headed grosbeaks show up at my feeder on May 9. Two males made it through a intense Manitou hail and rainstorm yesterday May 7. Today the females are also back. There were several males and females in my back yard this morning. They will stay until just before Labor Day and have many noisy babies. Great to see them. Hope a rose breasted passes through this year too. Rosemary Scheuering west Manitou Springs, CO 6500' --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jjones AT jonestc.com To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=73114K&l=cobirds --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Chickens and Grouse in June ? From: david.thorns AT wanadoo.fr Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 13:57:53 -0000 Dear Colorado birders, I am an English birder living in France who will shortly be spending 2 weeks birding in Colorado. I would love to see the prairie chickens, the ptarmigan and the grouse species of your state but I am having trouble finding out whether they are still possible to see at this time of year. I have J Cooper's birdfinding guide but there is no mention there of finding these specialities in late spring ( they are restricted to the 'early spring' chapter ). If anyone has any helpful comments I would very much appreciate it, Many thanks and good birding, David Thorns --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Common Loon at Marston Resevoir From: douglas.kibbe AT yahoo.com Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 13:18:38 -0000 A breeding plumaged Common Lonn was on the west side of Denver's Marston Lake this morning. --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County, 05/07 From: Kara Lewantowicz <klewanto AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 06:07:48 -0700 (PDT) COBirders, Dan Carragher and I birded Fountain Creek Regional Park yesterday evening. It was birdy, we saw 51 species in a short amount of time. Highlights: Lesser Yellowlegs - 1 - Rice's Pond (water was low there creating nice shore habitat) Spotted Sandpiper - 5 American Avocet - 12 - Rice's Pond Black-crowned Night-Heron - 1 adult - Rice's Pond Green Heron - 1 - Rice's Pond Western Wood Pewee - 1 Northern Waterthrush - 1 Lazuli Bunting - 4 Hermit Thrush - 1 Gray Catbird - 1 Clay-colored Sparrow - 1 Lincoln's Sparrow - 1 Yellow-headed Blackbird - 1 Good birding, Kara Lewantowicz Colorado Springs, CO --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: New Images: Swainson Hawk, Red-Tailed, Yellow and Yellow-Rumped Warblers, Wilson's Pharlope, Flicker, etc From: "Ron Green" <rgphotoman AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 05:39:12 -0600 I have loaded new images to my website. Many are from Chico, the Pond by DoubleTree Hotel in Col Sprgs off I-25, or the Garden of the Gods. Thanks for visiting my website and the encouraging feedback. The images are located at URL: http://www.greensphotoimages.com/newimages/newimages.htm Ron Green Nature Photographer Wildlife, Macro, and Scenic http://www.greensphotoimages.com This email was produced using Dragon Voice Recognition Software "He is no fool who gives that which he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot "The best way to raise politician's concerns for animal rights is to teach animals to vote" anon --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Western Tanager From: "Kathy Stevens" <kathy AT rmlellc.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 05:32:03 -0600 We had two Western Tanagers in the yard yesterday—the first ones I’ve seen this year—the bright yellow was beautiful against the deep green of the cedar tree they were flitting around in. Kathy & Don Stevens Ivywild Area – Colorado Springs No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1419 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 7:46 AM --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Colorado RBA, May 8, 2008 From: "JOYCE TAKAMINE" <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 05:02:01 -0600 Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: May 8, 2008 e-mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 8 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 (Eagle) Green Heron (Baca, *El Paso, Fremont, Larimer, Weld) GLOSSY IBIS (Douglas/Jefferon) Broad-winged Hawk (Adams, *Larimer, *Pueblo) Short-billed Dowitcher (Broomfield) White-winged Dove (Bent) Black Phoebe (Douglas/Jefferson, Fremont) SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER (Adams) White-eyed Vireo (Boulder) BLUE-HEADED VIREO (*El Paso) PHILADELPHIA VIREO (*El Paso/Pueblo) Purple Martin (Prowers) WOOD THRUSH (Bent) Tennessee Warbler (Jefferson) Northern Parula (Bent, Prowers) Magnolia Warbler (*El Paso) Black-throated Gray Warbler (*Adams, Bent, El Paso, Jefferson, Pueblo) Palm Warbler (El Paso/Pueblo) Blackpoll Warbler (Baca) Black-and-white Warbler (El Paso) Prothonotary Warbler (Bent) Ovenbird (Weld) Northern Waterthrush (El Paso, El Paso/Pueblo, *Mesa, Prowers) KENTUCKY WARBLER (Baca, Kiowa) Hooded Warbler (Baca, Larimer) HEPATIC TANAGER (Baca) Summer Tanager (*Chaffee, Prowers) White-throated Sparrow (El Paso, *El Paso/Pueblo) Harris's Sparrow (*El Paso/Pueblo) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your name and identify the county of sighting. Adams County: --A Broad-winged Hawk was observed by the DFO Field Trip to Barr Lake led by Ed Holub on May 3. --A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was reported by Korte near the Nature Center in Barr Lake on May 3. --A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Willock at Barr Lake on May 7. Baca County: --At Two Buttes: ----A singing male KENTUCKY WARBLER was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 1 and seen again on May 3. ----A male Hooded Warbler was reported by Percival on May 3. ----A male Blackpoll Warbler was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. ----A female HEPATIC TANAGER was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. --A Green Heron was reported by Andrew Spencer at Cottonwood Canyon on May 3. Bent County: --At Lake Hasty: ----A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 3. ----A Northern Parula was found by Walbek on May 3. ----A WOOD THRUSH was reported by Leukering on May 4. ----A White-winged Dove was reported by Dunning on May 4. --A male Prothonotary Warbler was reported by Nelson at the west end of John Martin Reservoir on May 6. It was at "Road 20 point." Directions: From BCR JJ and 20 go about .5 mile east on CR JJ, then take a right (south) to the point. Boulder County: --A White-eyed Vireo was reported by Nunes at Greenlee Preserve in Lafayette on May 6. Broomfield County: --A Short-billed Dowitcher was reported by Kwong at the pond to the west of Stearns Lake on May 4. Chaffee County: -- A Summer Tanager has been visiting a feeder in Buena Vista since April 26. The homeowner is willing to allow birders to visit but you must contact her in advance to get updates and directions. Contact Diane Kuss at 719-207-0795 or by e-mail at kussdiane AT aol.com. The tanager is still coming to the feeder as of May 7. Douglas/Jefferson Counties: --A GLOSSY IBIS was reported by Lawrence at Chatfield State Park on May 4. --A Black Phoebe was reported by Walbek sitting on Kingfisher Bridge at Chatfield on May 5. In the afternoon of May 5, the Black Phoebe had moved about .5 mile upstream to the east on the Douglas County side. Eagle County: --An adult TRUMPETER SWAN was reported by Filby at Blue Lake, El Jebel on April 30 and seen again on May 2. El Paso County: --At Fountain Creek Regional Park: ----A Black-and-white Warbler was reported by Pals on May 3 and seen again on May 4. ----A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Pals on May 3. ----A Black-throated Gray Warbler was found by Rush on May 4. ----2 Northern Waterthrush were reported by Pals on May 6. ----A Green Heron was reported by Lewantowicz at Rice's Pond on May 6. ----A possible BLUE-HEADED VIREO or Cassin's Vireo was reported by Truan by Willow Spring Pond on May 7. Also in the area was an eastern race Veery. --A Magnolia Warbler was reported by Lee at Ramah Reservoir on May 7. El Paso/Pueblo Counties: At Chico Basin Ranch: --2 Northern Waterthrush were reported by Percival on May 4. One was at headquarters pond and the other at Rose Pond. --A Western Palm Warbler was reported by Percival (El Paso) on May 4. --A singing Harris's Sparrow was reported by Percival (El Paso) on May 4 and seen again on May 7. --A Palm Warbler was found by Harnish at the east end of the dam of Little HQ pond (Pueblo) on May 6. --A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was reported by Gibbons (El Paso) on May 7. --A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Gibbons (Pueblo) on May 7. Fremont County: --A Black Phoebe was reported by Elwonger at Pathfinder Regional Park on May 4. --A Green Heron was reported by Elwonger on the Canon City Riverwalk on May 4. Jefferson County: --A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Chavez at Welchester Tree Park on the west side on May 4 and seen again on May 5. --A Tennessee Warbler was reported by Tina Jones in her backyard in Littleton on May 6. Call her at 303-794-2647 to make arrangements to see it. Kiowa County: --A KENTUCKY WARBLER was reported by Dunning at Neegronda Reservoir on May 3. Larimer County: --A Green Heron was reported by Leatherman on the second pond south of Prospect along Sharp Point Drive in Fort Collins on May 3. --A dark-morph Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Hopper at mm 7 on Rist Canyon Road on May 4. The hawk was seen again on May 7. The bridge has been repaired so no detour is needed. --A light phase Broad-winged Hawk was reported by de Volo at Lee Martinez Park in Fort Collins on May 4. --A female Hooded Warbler was reported by Leatherman at Dixon Reservoir on May 5. Mesa County: --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Andrew Spencer at the entrance to Highline Lake State Park on May 7. Prowers County: --At Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW): ----A Northern Parula was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 3 and seen again on May 4. ----A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Dunning on May 4. ----A molting male Summer Tanager and flyover Purple Martin were reported by Gibbons on May 6. --At Willow Creek Park in Lamar: ----A female Northern Parula was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. ----A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Miller on May 4. --A Short-billed Dowitcher was reported by Andrew Spencer at a pond north of Hwy 50 and east of US287 west of Lamar on May 3. Pueblo County: --A singing male Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Percival at Mineral Palace Park near downtown Pueblo on May 3. --A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park on May 7. Weld County: WARNING: When birding Lower Latham on CR48 be sure to park off the road and walk with tripods. Warnings and/or tickets will be issued since there have been complaints about birders taking up too much space on the road. This information was sent by Josh Bruening of Fort Collins. --A Green Heron was reported by Lefko between Island Grove and 27th Ave at a small pond near the pedestrian bridge in Greeley on May 3. --An Ovenbird was reported by Lefko on the banks of the Poudre on the northside of 35th Ave West in Greeley on May 4. Spring Bird Counts, May 9 - 11 Friday, May 9, Cherry Creek Reservoir led by Mary Burger (303-771-3431). Meet at 0700 at Marina on west side of Cherry Creek State Park. Saturday, May 10: Barr Lake periphery led by Jackie King (303-287-1644). Meet at 0730 on access road to entrance station at Barr Lake State Park. Does not involve much walking; good for people with limited mobility or stamina. Chatfield State Park led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet at 0600 at West (deer Creek) entrance to park. State Parks Pass required. Waterton, downstream led by Hugh Kingery (303-814-2723). Meet at 0600 at Audubon Center/Discovery Pavilion (left turn immediately after turning from Wadsworth onto Waterton/Roxborough Road. 4-5 mile hike. Wear long pants due to unfriendly vegetation. Barr Lake State Park led by Dick Schottler (303-278-8035). Meet at 0630 at Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. This is a ten-mile, all-day hike around the lake. State Parks pass required. Sunday, May 11: Lower Bear Creek led by Mike Henwood (303-716-8551). Meet at 0730 in front of Albertson's, northwest quadrant, South Sheridan and Hampden. Castlewood Canyon State Park led by Randy Lentz, (303-680-3391). Meet at 0630 at old entrance. From CO 86, 0.5 miles west of Franktown, turn south on Castlewood Canyon Road, go 2 miles to old entrance. State Parks Pass required. Rocky Mountain Arsenal led by Urling Kingery (303-814-2723). Must register with leader in advance. Thank you and good birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Fountain Creek Regional Park -- Veery May 7th From: Brandon Percival <bkpercival AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:50:44 -0700 (PDT) Van Truan photographed a VEERY, which appears to be an Eastern race bird at Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County today. It was near Willow Springs Ponds. Also, he saw a CASSIN'S or BLUE-HEADED VIREO in this area as well. Also, present were lots of Yellow-rumped and Yellow Warblers, a Plumbeous Vireo, and Western Tanager. Good birding, Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Northern Waterthrush in MESA, 5/7 From: Andrew Spencer <gwwarbler AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 20:55:56 -0600 Hi all, This morning Cole Wild and I saw a singing Northern Waterthrush at the small pond at the entrance to Highline Lake State Park. Not too much else of note seen this morning - we did find one breeding plumaged Cattle Egret at 6 and 50 Reservoir, a few Forster's Terns and 4 flyover Marbled Godwits at Highline Lake, an adult Peregrine Falcon on the ground near Mack Mesa Reservoir, and a couple of Grace's Warblers at the head of John Brown Canyon. The road to the Lucy's Warbler spot at Gateway was closed, and there was no way to get around the closure (! AT &*!). Good birding to all, Andrew Spencer Fort Collins, CO (currently in Naturita, CO) --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Western Colorado, 5/7 From: Andrew Spencer <gwwarbler AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 20:55:36 -0600 Hi all, Cole Wild and I birded birded our way out to Cortez today, mostly in Mesa, Montrose, and Dolores counties. I posted the Mesa highlights earlier; here are the highlights from later in the day: WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER - 1 adult alternate at the pond near Paradox, very early and rare for the west slope Baird's Sandpiper - 1, Paradox Semipalmated Sandpiper - 1, Paradox Semipalmated Plover - 1, Paradox Red-necked Phalarope - 2 females, Paradox; 1 female, Glade Lake "Mexican" Mallard - 1 male, Paradox Snow Goose - 1 adult, Paradox Marbled Godwit - 6, pond west of Dove Creek Northern Goshawk - 1, FR 504 near Glade Lake We stopped by LaSal Creek in the western Paradox Valley, where Yellow-breasted Chat has returned, as well as numerous Black-throated Gray and Virginia's Warblers, and Plumbeous and Warbling Vireos. The water around Nucla (the Town Reservoir and the Sewer Ponds) were devoid of birds, but the two ponds near Paradox were hopping! The various small playas around Dove Creek had many ducks, but few shorebirds. Glade Lake was its usual bird-filled self, but no shorebirds. We (along with Nathan Pieplow) will be down in the SW corner for the next few days - look for more updates (I hope!). Good birding, Andrew Spencer Fort Collins, CO (currently in Cortez, CO) --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: GROSBEAKS From: HarleyLowrider AT webtv.net (Steve Den) Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 19:21:30 -0600 Howdy, Male black-headed and male rose-breasted grosbeaks landed in Poudre Park today. Good birding, Kate and Steve 10 miles up Poudre Canyon Larimer County --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Chico Basin Ranch update From: "brian_gibbons AT juno.com" <brian_gibbons@juno.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 00:04:40 GMT Cobirders I spent the afternoon searching for the oriole, to no avail. I did find lots of birds. A great day out here on the ranch. I added in El Paso: Philidelphia Vireo, Orchard Oriole, Red-headed Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker (mountain ssp), Harris's Sparrow singing I added in Pueblo County: White-throated Sparrow (this completed the Zonotrick, I have never done the 4 sp of Zonotrichia in a day) Lots of birds around and I couldn't find a Wilson's Warbler, I don't think John and Bill did either, amazing. Brian Gibbons Chico Basin Ranch _____________________________________________________________ Click to get information on the ultimate Bahamas relaxation vacation. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nJs53pqeJ0SJAa1ubD0nUQiJyZyZ5pD5Jtahrq8zOowPdYq/?count=1234567890 --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Black throated Gray Warbler at Barr Lake State Park From: willockkrt AT aol.com Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 19:13:16 -0400 We saw a Black-throated Gray Warbler in the grove of trees south of the boardwalk this morning. We just moved to Colorado and are looking forward to meeting the many birders! Kurt and Helen Willock --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Red-necked Phalarope, El Paso Cty From: Jxdrummo AT aol.com Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 19:09:04 EDT Cobirders : After a good morning at Chico , I had one lone Red-necked Phalarope at the pond along Squirrel Creek Road near the intersection with Link Road and at Big J reservoir, a Baird's Sandpiper and a Semipalmated Sandpiper were recent arrivals from Monday. The Common Loon in alternate plumage is still present too. John Drummond Monument **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Chico Basin Ranch (El Paso & Pueblo) From: william r maynard <antejos AT juno.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:34:35 -0600 Cobirders, John Drummond, Brian Gibbons, and I birded Chico Basin Ranch. It was exciting there today. Before the rains came we saw the following migrants: El Paso AMERICAN REDSTART - 1 second year male NORTHERN PARULA - 2 (Drummond) TENNESSEE WARBLER - 1 (Drummond) BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER - (2 singing males) Plumbeous Vireo - 1 Cassin's Kingbird - 2 Black-headed Grosbeak - some Western Tanager - 1 male many Bullock's Orioles a few Western Wood-Pewees - FOS Least Flycatcher - 3 Savannah Sparrow - 1 Clay-colored Sparrow - 1 Cassin's Sparrow - 1 singing near the Casita (Gibbons) lots of Chippers, lots of Lark Sparrows, lots of Lincoln's Sparrows Lark Bunting - 1 male Pueblo California Gull - 1 Least Sandpiper - 5 Spotted Sandpiper - a few TENNESSEE WARBLER - 1 HQ NORTHERN PARULA - 1 (Rose Pond) BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER - 1 male HQ willows Virginia's Warbler - 2 (Rose and HQ) also present Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Orange-crowned Warblers Least Flycatcher - 2 Lazuli Bunting - 1 Green-tailed Towhee - 1 lots of Lincoln's Sparrows At Rose Pond in El Pueblo County, Brian Gibbons and I studied an oriole with tons of white in its wings,all orange underneath with no black bib, for 15 minutes, that was with a female and male Bullock's Oriole. We are still working on a name for it, and it won't be Bob. El Paso - Fountain Creek Regional Park with Mark Peterson Plumbeous Vireo - 1 (Peterson) Northern Waterthrush - 2 NASHVILLE WARBLER -1 male singing by "Warbler Alley" Lazuli Bunting - 3 Bill Maynard Colorado Springs --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Chatfield and south Platte Park - 5/7 From: gackert AT aol.com Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 17:04:25 -0400 Hi all! This morning in the rain my wife and I went to Chatfield hoping for a small fallout. did not have one, but wwe find a FOY Yellow warbler. We also found a pair of Northern Pintails at the Plum Creek Delta, which seems late for them and some FOY Brewer's Blackbirds. Later this afternoon in the bright sunshine, we walked the Platte from Denver Seminary almost to the Nature Center. We found a flock of 5 and one individual Wilson's Phalaropes and a Semi-palmated Sandpiper on the river along with Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teal, Gadwalls, Mallard and Wood Ducks, and Bullock's Orioles. We have also seen a pair of Common Mergansers on the river. Anyone know if they breed in this area? We also found a Red-eyed Vireo and Gray Flycatcher. Gary and Lynda Ackert --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: May 2008 D.F.O. Fieldtrips and Spring Count From: CorvidColo AT aol.com Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 13:23:41 EDT (JD.F.O. Fieldtrips and(B (Jthe 27th Annual Spring Count(B (JMay 2008(B (J27th Annual Spring Bird Count, May 9, 10 & 11, 2008(B (JBird till you drop! Everyone welcome just show up. More eyes spot more (B (Jbirds.(B (JNo fee, no pre-registration.(B (JFriday, May 9 (B (J Cherry Creek Reservoir(B (JLeader: Mary Burger, 303-771-3431. Meet at 0700 at Marina on west side (B (J(near Cherry Creek High School) of Cherry Creek State Park. State Parks (B (JPass (B (Jis required.(B (JSaturday, May 10(B (J Barr Lake periphery(B (JLeader: Jackie King, 303-287-1644. Meet at 0730 on access road to (B (Jentrance (B (Jstation at Barr Lake State Park. This trip does not involve much walking (B (Jand will (B (Jbe good for people with limited mobility or stamina. State Parks Pass is (B (Jrequired.(B (J Chatfield State Park(B (JLeader: Joey Kellner, 303-978-1748. Meet at 0600 at West (Deer Creek) (B (Jentrance to park. State Parks Pass required.(B (J Waterton, downstream.(B (JLeader: Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723. Meet at 0600 at Audubon (B (JCenter/Discovery (B (JPavilion (left turn immediately after turning from Wadsworth (Colo. 121) onto (B (JWaterton(B\(JRoxborough road (4.4 miles south of C470) and before the DOW parking (B (Jlot for Waterton Canyon. 4-5 mile hike. Wear long pants (not shorts) due (B (Jto(B (Jbare-leg-unfriendly plants such as poison ivy, thistles, and knapweed.(B (J Barr Lake State Park(B (JLeader: Dick Schottler, 303-278-8035. Meet at 0630 at Rocky Mountain Bird (B (JObservatory. Exit I-76 at Bromley Lane; go east about 1/4 mile and turn (B (Jright (B (J(south) on Lark Bunting Lane, to end of road. This is a ten-mile, all-day (B (Jhike (B (Jaround the lake. State Parks pass required.(B (JSunday, May 11(B (J Lower Bear Creek(B (JLeader: Mike Henwood (303-716-8551) hawkhen AT aol.com. Meet at 0730 in (B (Jfront of Albertson$B!G(Js, northwest quadrant, South Sheridan Blvd. and Hampden.(B (J Castlewood Canyon State Park(B (JLeader: Randy Lentz, 303-680-3381. Meet at 0630 at old entrance. From (B (JCO 86, (B (J0.5 miles west of Franktown, turn south on Castlewood Canyon Road, go two (B (Jmiles to old entrance. State Parks pass required.(B (J Rocky Mountain Arsenal(B (JLeader: Urling Kingery, 303-814-2723. Must register with leader in advance.(B (JFriday May 16 to Sunday May 18 Bonnie State Park(B (JLeader: Bob Righter, 303-692-8529. Meet leader at the Foster$B!G(Js Campground (B (Jat 1700, Friday (B (Jnight. Friday night the group will bird around the Foster$B!G(Js campground area. (B (J You can camp there (B (Jor stay in a motel in Idelia or Burlington. You will need to bring all your (B (Jmeals. Trip will end at(B (Jnoon on Sunday. State Parks Pass is required. This may be the last of the (B (Jexcellent birding at (B (JBonnie since they are changing the water flow into the dam.(B (JSaturday, May 17 Cherry Creek Reservoir(B (JLeader: Steve Kennedy, 303-690-8265. Meet leader at 0700 at the west (B (Jentrance of park. Go (B (Jeast from Yosemite St. on Union Ave. past Cherry Creek High School. Bring (B (Jwater and (B (Jlunch as trip may go past lunch. State Parks Pass is required.(B (JSunday, May 18 Roxborough State Park(B (JLeader: Doris Cruze, 303-798-8072. Meet leader at 0800 at the Visitor$B!G(Js (B (JCenter for a moderate (B (Jhike up Carpenter$B!G(Js Peak which will involve 1000 foot gain in altitude. (B (JThis trip often produces (B (Jgolden eagles, ovenbirds, grosbeaks, and other foothill species. State (B (JParks Pass required or $6 (B (Jentrance fee per car. Bring lunch, snacks, and extra drinking water. Take (B (JS. Wadsworth Blvd. past (B (JChatfield S.P. to Waterton Rd on left. Take Waterton Rd. 1.6 miles east to (B (JNorth Rampart Range (B (JRd., turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxborough Park Rd. Turn left and (B (Jfollow signs to(B (Jthe park (2.2 miles) This trip will end about 1 p.m.(B (JThursday, May 22 Small Owl Prowl(B (JLeader: Ted Floyd, 303-444-6363, tfloyd AT aba.org (e-mail preferred.) Meet (B (Jat 1930 (7:30 pm) (B (Jin the King Soopers parking lot at the southwest intersection of South (B (JBroadway and Table Mesa (B (Jin South Boulder. We will depart promptly for the Flatirons. CARPOOLING (B (JREQUIRED! (B (JWe will be parking in locations that can accommodate only two or three (B (Jvehicles. THIS IS A (B (JSTRENUOUS HIKE IN THE DARK IN RUGGED MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. We will (B (Jlisten for the following owls: Northern Saw-whet Owl, Northern Pygmy-Owl, and (B (JFlammulated (B (JOwl. We will also listen for Common Poorwills and nocturnal migrant (B (Jpasserines. Participation (B (Jlimited, RSVP required. Contact Ted Floyd to register for the trip.(B (JSaturday, May 24 Rigli Ranch(B (JLeader: Joe Rigli, 970-768-7121. Meet leader at ranch by 0830. From Hudson, (B (Jgo east on CO (B (J52 until it turns north. Don$B!G(Jt turn north, but continue east on Morgan (B (JCounty road F to CR 14, (B (Jthen turn north for approximately one mile to first house on left by boxcars. (B (J Bring lunch and extra (B (Jwater.(B (JSunday, May 25 Wheat Ridge Green Belt(B (JLeader: Patty Echelmeyer, 303-233-4947. Meet at 7:30 at the north side of (B (JProspect Park Lake (B (Jsouth of West 44th Ave. just east of Robb St. This is an excellent area to (B (Jsee warblers as well as (B (Jshore and water birds. This will be a half day trip so lunch is optional. (B (JThis trip will involve easy (B (Jwalking only. This is a good trip for novice birders and new members.(B (JMonday, May 26 (Memorial Day) 88th and South Platte Trail(B (JLeader: Jackie King, 303-287-1644. Meet leader at 7:30 at the parking area (B (Jat E. 88th and the (B (JSouth Platte River From I-76 take E. 88th Ave. exit, go west on 88th for (B (J1.6 miles then turn (B (Jsouth at Colorado Blvd. Turn left again into the parking lot for the South (B (JPlatte River Greenway (B (JTrailhead. Explore along the river on the bike path which is paved and (B (Jlevel. Bring lunch and (B (Jdrinking water.(B (JAdvance notice! Mark your calendars May 30 to June 1, Crescent Lake Trip with (B (JChris Owens. This is a wonderful trip to prairie pothole country in (B (JNebraska.(B (JDon$B!G(Jt forget to renew your Colorado State Parks Pass and Habitat Stamp(B (JSubmitted by Chris A. Blakeslee - DFO Board Member(B (J Centennial, Colorado(B (J CorvidColo AT aol.com(B (J**************(B (JWondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family (B (Jfavorites at AOL Food.(B (J (B (J(http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)(B --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: May 2008 D.F.O. Fieldtrips and Spring Count From: CorvidColo AT aol.com Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 13:31:39 EDT (JD.F.O. Fieldtrips and(B (Jthe 27th Annual Spring Count(B (JMay 2008(B (J27th Annual Spring Bird Count, May 9, 10 & 11, 2008(B (JBird till you drop! Everyone welcome just show up. More eyes spot more (B (Jbirds.(B (JNo fee, no pre-registration.(B (JFriday, May 9 (B (J Cherry Creek Reservoir(B (JLeader: Mary Burger, 303-771-3431. Meet at 0700 at Marina on west side (B (J(near Cherry Creek High School) of Cherry Creek State Park. State Parks (B (JPass (B (Jis required.(B (JSaturday, May 10(B (J Barr Lake periphery(B (JLeader: Jackie King, 303-287-1644. Meet at 0730 on access road to (B (Jentrance (B (Jstation at Barr Lake State Park. This trip does not involve much walking (B (Jand will (B (Jbe good for people with limited mobility or stamina. State Parks Pass is (B (Jrequired.(B (J Chatfield State Park(B (JLeader: Joey Kellner, 303-978-1748. Meet at 0600 at West (Deer Creek) (B (Jentrance to park. State Parks Pass required.(B (J Waterton, downstream.(B (JLeader: Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723. Meet at 0600 at Audubon (B (JCenter/Discovery (B (JPavilion (left turn immediately after turning from Wadsworth (Colo. 121) onto (B (JWaterton(B\(JRoxborough road (4.4 miles south of C470) and before the DOW parking (B (Jlot for Waterton Canyon. 4-5 mile hike. Wear long pants (not shorts) due (B (Jto(B (Jbare-leg-unfriendly plants such as poison ivy, thistles, and knapweed.(B (J Barr Lake State Park(B (JLeader: Dick Schottler, 303-278-8035. Meet at 0630 at Rocky Mountain Bird (B (JObservatory. Exit I-76 at Bromley Lane; go east about 1/4 mile and turn (B (Jright (B (J(south) on Lark Bunting Lane, to end of road. This is a ten-mile, all-day (B (Jhike (B (Jaround the lake. State Parks pass required.(B (JSunday, May 11(B (J Lower Bear Creek(B (JLeader: Mike Henwood (303-716-8551) hawkhen AT aol.com. Meet at 0730 in (B (Jfront of Albertson$B!G(Js, northwest quadrant, South Sheridan Blvd. and Hampden.(B (J Castlewood Canyon State Park(B (JLeader: Randy Lentz, 303-680-3381. Meet at 0630 at old entrance. From (B (JCO 86, (B (J0.5 miles west of Franktown, turn south on Castlewood Canyon Road, go two (B (Jmiles to old entrance. State Parks pass required.(B (J Rocky Mountain Arsenal(B (JLeader: Urling Kingery, 303-814-2723. Must register with leader in advance.(B (JFriday May 16 to Sunday May 18 Bonnie State Park(B (JLeader: Bob Righter, 303-692-8529. Meet leader at the Foster$B!G(Js Campground (B (Jat 1700, Friday (B (Jnight. Friday night the group will bird around the Foster$B!G(Js campground area. (B (J You can camp there (B (Jor stay in a motel in Idelia or Burlington. You will need to bring all your (B (Jmeals. Trip will end at(B (Jnoon on Sunday. State Parks Pass is required. This may be the last of the (B (Jexcellent birding at (B (JBonnie since they are changing the water flow into the dam.(B (JSaturday, May 17 Cherry Creek Reservoir(B (JLeader: Steve Kennedy, 303-690-8265. Meet leader at 0700 at the west (B (Jentrance of park. Go (B (Jeast from Yosemite St. on Union Ave. past Cherry Creek High School. Bring (B (Jwater and (B (Jlunch as trip may go past lunch. State Parks Pass is required.(B (JSunday, May 18 Roxborough State Park(B (JLeader: Doris Cruze, 303-798-8072. Meet leader at 0800 at the Visitor$B!G(Js (B (JCenter for a moderate (B (Jhike up Carpenter$B!G(Js Peak which will involve 1000 foot gain in altitude. (B (JThis trip often produces (B (Jgolden eagles, ovenbirds, grosbeaks, and other foothill species. State (B (JParks Pass required or $6 (B (Jentrance fee per car. Bring lunch, snacks, and extra drinking water. Take (B (JS. Wadsworth Blvd. past (B (JChatfield S.P. to Waterton Rd on left. Take Waterton Rd. 1.6 miles east to (B (JNorth Rampart Range (B (JRd., turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxborough Park Rd. Turn left and (B (Jfollow signs to(B (Jthe park (2.2 miles) This trip will end about 1 p.m.(B (JThursday, May 22 Small Owl Prowl(B (JLeader: Ted Floyd, 303-444-6363, tfloyd AT aba.org (e-mail preferred.) Meet (B (Jat 1930 (7:30 pm) (B (Jin the King Soopers parking lot at the southwest intersection of South (B (JBroadway and Table Mesa (B (Jin South Boulder. We will depart promptly for the Flatirons. CARPOOLING (B (JREQUIRED! (B (JWe will be parking in locations that can accommodate only two or three (B (Jvehicles. THIS IS A (B (JSTRENUOUS HIKE IN THE DARK IN RUGGED MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. We will (B (Jlisten for the following owls: Northern Saw-whet Owl, Northern Pygmy-Owl, and (B (JFlammulated (B (JOwl. We will also listen for Common Poorwills and nocturnal migrant (B (Jpasserines. Participation (B (Jlimited, RSVP required. Contact Ted Floyd to register for the trip.(B (JSaturday, May 24 Rigli Ranch(B (JLeader: Joe Rigli, 970-768-7121. Meet leader at ranch by 0830. From Hudson, (B (Jgo east on CO (B (J52 until it turns north. Don$B!G(Jt turn north, but continue east on Morgan (B (JCounty road F to CR 14, (B (Jthen turn north for approximately one mile to first house on left by boxcars. (B (J Bring lunch and extra (B (Jwater.(B (JSunday, May 25 Wheat Ridge Green Belt(B (JLeader: Patty Echelmeyer, 303-233-4947. Meet at 7:30 at the north side of (B (JProspect Park Lake (B (Jsouth of West 44th Ave. just east of Robb St. This is an excellent area to (B (Jsee warblers as well as (B (Jshore and water birds. This will be a half day trip so lunch is optional. (B (JThis trip will involve easy (B (Jwalking only. This is a good trip for novice birders and new members.(B (JMonday, May 26 (Memorial Day) 88th and South Platte Trail(B (JLeader: Jackie King, 303-287-1644. Meet leader at 7:30 at the parking area (B (Jat E. 88th and the (B (JSouth Platte River From I-76 take E. 88th Ave. exit, go west on 88th for (B (J1.6 miles then turn (B (Jsouth at Colorado Blvd. Turn left again into the parking lot for the South (B (JPlatte River Greenway (B (JTrailhead. Explore along the river on the bike path which is paved and (B (Jlevel. Bring lunch and (B (Jdrinking water.(B (JAdvance notice! Mark your calendars May 30 to June 1, Crescent Lake Trip with (B (JChris Owens. This is a wonderful trip to prairie pothole country in (B (JNebraska.(B (JDon$B!G(Jt forget to renew your Colorado State Parks Pass and Habitat Stamp(B (JSubmitted by Chris A. Blakeslee - DFO Board Member(B (J Centennial, Colorado(B (J CorvidColo AT aol.com(B (J**************(B (JWondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family (B (Jfavorites at AOL Food.(B (J (B (J(http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)(B --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Magnolia Warbler, Stilt Sandpipers, El paso County From: "SUKE C LEE" <mclee72 AT msn.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 14:51:59 -0600 Jeannie Mitchell and I birded Ramah Reservoir this morning. The godwits are gone. Of note was a MAGNOLIA WARBLER (the first trees to the west as you drive to the north side of the reservoir) and 2 STILT SANDPIPERS (breedinf plumage) feeding with Long-Billed Dowitchers in the north-east "corner". Jeannie took some pictures of the peeps that I can send if anyone is interested. On the south side was a large flock of BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS. There were 5 terns but we could not tell if they were Common or Forster's. (Probably Forster's) What is the best field mark visible while they are flying ? I did notice a bi-color beak. We witnessed a short fight between a Swainson's and a Red-tailed Hawk. The Red-tailed had encroached on the pair of Swainson's beginning to build a nest. Cici Lee Elbert,CO Subject: Magnolia Warbler, Stilt Sandpipers, El paso County From: "SUKE C LEE" <mclee72 AT msn.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 14:51:59 -0600 Jeannie Mitchell and I birded Ramah Reservoir this morning. The godwits are gone. Of note was a MAGNOLIA WARBLER (the first trees to the west as you drive to the north side of the reservoir) and 2 STILT SANDPIPERS (breedinf plumage) feeding with Long-Billed Dowitchers in the north-east "corner". Jeannie took some pictures of the peeps that I can send if anyone is interested. On the south side was a large flock of BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS. There were 5 terns but we could not tell if they were Common or Forster's. (Probably Forster's) What is the best field mark visible while they are flying ? I did notice a bi-color beak. We witnessed a short fight between a Swainson's and a Red-tailed Hawk. The Red-tailed had encroached on the pair of Swainson's beginning to build a nest. Cici Lee Elbert,CO --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: 4 species of grosbeak including Rose-breasted at a Hotchkiss [delta county] feeder and a Steller's Jay breeding at low elevation From: Andrea Robinsong <arobinsong AT paonia.com> Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 14:47:05 -0600 Subject: Rock Canyon, Pueblo warblers 5/7 From: Brandon Percival <bkpercival AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 12:24:59 -0700 (PDT) Hi all, There were quite a few warblers in Rock Canyon, below Pueblo Reservoir dam around 11am to 1230pm. Nothing rare, though six species: Yellow-rumped, Yellow, Orange-crowned, Wilson's, a male MacGillivray's, and singing Yellow-breasted Chat, also a Gray Catbird. I went to Van Truan's yard in downtown Pueblo, and had a little time to look around, before another downpour started, I saw a male and female Lazuli Buntings there, though not much else. It was raining too hard to bird Mineral Palace Park, oh well. Good birding, Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Broad-winged Hawk Pueblo May 7th From: Brandon Percival <bkpercival AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:35:54 -0700 (PDT) Hi all, Before the down pour starting this morning, around 845am, I saw a light morph adult Broad-winged Hawk at Pueblo City Park in Pueblo, in the ravine in the north east portion of the park. Good birding, Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Fountain Creek, El Paso County, May 06 From: Kara Lewantowicz <klewanto AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 07:15:09 -0700 (PDT) COBirders, I birded Fountain Creek Regional Park yesterday after work (late afternoon/early evening). Highlights: Townsend's Warbler - young male - southern part of Warbler Alley Green-tailed Towhee - at the base of an elm near the trail, Rice's Pond Green Heron - Rice's Pond Lazuli Bunting - pair - FOY Numerous - Yellow-rumped Warblers and Yellow Warblers. Calling Virginia Rails. Chipping Sparrows near sewage pond. Good birding, Kara Lewantowicz Colorado Springs, CO --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Boulder birds 5/7/08 From: Christian Nunes <pajaroboy AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 10:06:44 -0400 Birders, Things were very quiet this morning in the intermident drizzle. No sign of the White-eyed Vireo at Greenlee Preserve. There wasn't anything of note at Prince Lake #2 or Cottonwood Marsh. The most interesting things at the northwest side of Boulder Reservoir were a LONG-BILLED CURLEW, 1 BONAPARTE'S GULL (in basic plumage), 2 FRANKLIN'S GULLS and an AMERICAN BITTERN that flew across the road where it crosses Dry Creek. Great birding,Christian Nunespajaroboy AT hotmail.comhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/http://christiannunesbgby.blogspot.com/ _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1banner --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Colorado RBA, May 7, 2008 From: "JOYCE TAKAMINE" <jabiru55 AT msn.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 04:55:21 -0600 Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: May 7, 2008 e-mail: rba AT cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, May 7 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 (Eagle) Green Heron (Baca, Fremont, Larimer, Weld) GLOSSY IBIS (Crowley, Douglas/Jefferon) Broad-winged Hawk (Adams, Baca, Larimer, Prowers) RUFF (Boulder) Short-billed Dowitcher (Baca, Broomfield) Caspian Tern (Boulder) White-winged Dove (Bent) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Otero) EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE (Prowers) Black Phoebe (Douglas/Jefferson, Fremont) SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER (Adams) White-eyed Vireo (*Boulder) Purple Martin (*Prowers) WOOD THRUSH (Bent) Tennessee Warbler (El Paso/Pueblo, *Jefferson) Nashville Warbler (Crowley) LUCY'S WARBLER (Montezuma) Northern Parula (Baca, Bent, Prowers) Black-throated Gray Warbler (Bent, *El Paso, Jefferson, Pueblo) Palm Warbler (*El Paso/Pueblo) Blackpoll Warbler (Baca) Black-and-white Warbler (Baca, *El Paso) Prothonotary Warbler (*Bent) Worm-eating Warbler (Weld) Ovenbird (Weld) Northern Waterthrush (*El Paso, El Paso/Pueblo, Prowers, Pueblo) KENTUCKY WARBLER (Baca, Kiowa) Hooded Warbler (Baca, Crowley, *Larimer) HEPATIC TANAGER (Baca) Summer Tanager (Chaffee, *Prowers) Black-throated Sparrow (Montezuma) White-throated Sparrow (El Paso, El Paso/Pueblo) Harris's Sparrow (El Paso/Pueblo) Lapland Longspur (Weld) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Rio Blanco) Black Rosy-Finch (Rio Blanco) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your name and identify the county of sighting. Adams County: --A Broad-winged Hawk was observed by the DFO Field Trip to Barr Lake led by Ed Holub on May 3. --A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was reported by Korte near the Nature Center in Barr Lake on May 3. Baca County: --At Two Buttes: ----A singing male KENTUCKY WARBLER was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 1 and seen again on May 3. ----A male Black-and-White Warbler was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 1. ----A male Hooded Warbler was reported by Percival on May 3. ----A male Blackpoll Warbler was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. ----A female HEPATIC TANAGER was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. --A Green Heron was reported by Andrew Spencer at Cottonwood Canyon on May 3. --A Short-billed Dowitcher was reported by Andrew Spencer at Turk's Pond on May 2. --A dark morph Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Andrew Spencer at Burchfield SWA on May 2. --A Northern Parula was reported by Andrew Spencer at Burchfield SWA on May 1. Bent County: --At Lake Hasty: ----A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 3. ----A Northern Parula was found by Walbek on May 3. ----A WOOD THRUSH was reported by Leukering on May 4. ----A White-winged Dove was reported by Dunning on May 4. --A male Prothonotary Warbler was reported by Nelson at the west end of John Martin Reservoir on May 6. It was at "Road 20 point." Directions: From BCR JJ and 20 go about .5 mile east on CR JJ, then take a right (south) to the point. Boulder County: --A RUFF was reported by Floyd at Boulder Reservoir on May 1. --A Caspian Tern was reported by Shade at Cottonwood Marsh in Boulder on May 2. --A White-eyed Vireo was reported by Nunes at Greenlee Preserver in Lafayette on May 6. Broomfield County: --A Short-billed Dowitcher was reported by Kwong at the pond to the west of Stearns Lake on May 4. Chaffee County: -- A Summer Tanager has been visiting a feeder in Buena Vista since April 26. The homeowner is willing to allow birders to visit but you must contact her in advance to get updates and directions. Contact Diane Kuss at 719-207-0795 or by e-mail at kussdiane AT aol.com. The tanager is still coming to the feeder as of May 5. Crowley County: --A male Hooded Warbler was reported by Andrew Spencer at Ordway Reservoir on May 1. --A Nashville Warbler and GLOSSY IBIS were reported by Andrew Spencer at Lake Henry on May 1. Douglas/Jefferson Counties: --A GLOSSY IBIS was reported by Lawrence at Chatfield State Park on May 4. --A Black Phoebe was reported by Walbek sitting on Kingfisher Bridge at Chatfield on May 5. In the afternoon of May 5, the Black Phoebe had moved about .5 mile upstream to the east on the Douglas County side. Eagle County: --An adult TRUMPETER SWAN was reported by Filby at Blue Lake, El Jebel on April 30 and seen again on May 2. El Paso County: --At Fountain Creek Regional Park: ----A Black-and-white Warbler was reported by Pals on May 3 and seen again on May 4. ----A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Pals on May 3. ----A Black-throated Gray Warbler was found by Rush on May 4. ----2 Northern Waterthrush were reported by Pals on May 6. El Paso/Pueblo Counties: At Chico Basin Ranch: --A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Roller (Pueblo) on May 1. --A Tennessee Warbler was reported by Drummond (El Paso) on May 1. --2 Northern Waterthrush were reported by Percival on May 4. One was at headquarters pond and the other at Rose Pond. --A Western Palm Warbler was reported by Percival (El Paso) on May 4. --A singing Harris's Sparrow was reported by Percival (El Paso) on May 4. --A Palm Warbler was found by Harnish at the east end of the dam of Little HQ pond (Pueblo) on May 6. Fremont County: --A Black Phoebe was reported by Elwonger at Pathfinder Regional Park on May 4. --A Green Heron was reported by Elwonger on the Canon City Riverwalk on May 4. Jefferson County: --A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Chavez at Welchester Tree Park on the west side on May 4 and seen again on May 5. --A Tennessee Warbler was reported by Tina Jones in her backyard in Littleton on May 6. Call her at 303-794-2647 to make arrangements to see it. Kiowa County: --A KENTUCKY WARBLER was reported by Dunning at Neegronda Reservoir on May 3. Larimer County: --A Green Heron was reported by Leatherman on the second pond south of Prospect along Sharp Point Drive in Fort Collins on May 3. --A dark-morph Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Hopper at mm 7 on Rist Canyon Road on May 4. Take US 287 bypass west of Bellview and follow the detour since the bridge is out. --A light phase Broad-winged Hawk was reported by de Volo at Lee Martinez Park in Fort Collins on May 4. --A female Hooded Warbler was reported by Leatherman at Dixon Reservoir on May 5. Montezuma County: --A pair of LUCY'S WARBLERS and a Black-throated Sparrow were reported by Cobb in Yellowjacket Canyon on April 30. Otero County: --A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Andrew Spencer at Timpas Creek SWA on May 1. Prowers County: --At Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW): ----A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 1. ----An EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE was reported by Andrew Spencer at the north end on May 1. ----A Northern Parula was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 3 and seen again on May 4. ----A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Dunning on May 4. ----A molting male Summer Tanager and flyover Purple Martin were reported by Gibbons on May 6. --At Willow Creek Park in Lamar: ----A female Northern Parula was reported by Andrew Spencer on May 4. ----A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Miller on May 4. --A Short-billed Dowitcher was reported by Andrew Spencer at a pond north of Hwy 50 and east of US287 west of Lamar on May 3. Pueblo County: --A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Percival at Rock Canyon below Pueblo Reservoir Dam on May 1. --A singing male Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Percival at Mineral Palace Park near downtown Pueblo on May 3. Rio Blanco County: --3 Black Rosy-Finches were reported by Luke at a feeder north of Meeker on Hwy 13 on April 27. On May 2, Feeny reported that all 3 Rosy-Finch species were seen. Weld County: WARNING: When birding Lower Latham on CR48 be sure to park off the road and walk with tripods. Warnings and/or tickets will be issued since there have been complaints about birders taking up too much space on the road. This information was sent by Josh Bruening of Fort Collins. --A Worm-eating Warbler was reported by Prather at Crow Valley Campground on April 30 and seen again on May 1. --A Lapland Longspur was reported by Griffith at Pawnee National Grassland on May 1. It was 2 miles north of CR 96 on CR 69. --A Green Heron was reported by Lefko between Island Grove and 27th Ave at a small pond near the pedestrian bridge in Greeley on May 3. --An Ovenbird was reported by Lefko on the banks of the Poudre on the northside of 35th Ave West in Greeley on May 4. Spring Bird Counts, May 9 - 11 Friday, May 9, Cherry Creek Reservoir led by Mary Burger (303-771-3431). Meet at 0700 at Marina on west side of Cherry Creek State Park. Saturday, May 10: Barr Lake periphery led by Jackie King (303-287-1644). Meet at 0730 on access road to entrance station at Barr Lake State Park. Does not involve much walking; good for people with limited mobility or stamina. Chatfield State Park led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet at 0600 at West (deer Creek) entrance to park. State Parks Pass required. Waterton, downstream led by Hugh Kingery (303-814-2723). Meet at 0600 at Audubon Center/Discovery Pavilion (left turn immediately after turning from Wadsworth onto Waterton/Roxborough Road. 4-5 mile hike. Wear long pants due to unfriendly vegetation. Barr Lake State Park led by Dick Schottler (303-278-8035). Meet at 0630 at Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. This is a ten-mile, all-day hike around the lake. State Parks pass required. Sunday, May 11: Lower Bear Creek led by Mike Henwood (303-716-8551). Meet at 0730 in front of Albertson's, northwest quadrant, South Sheridan and Hampden. Castlewood Canyon State Park led by Randy Lentz, (303-680-3391). Meet at 0630 at old entrance. From CO 86, 0.5 miles west of Franktown, turn south on Castlewood Canyon Road, go 2 miles to old entrance. State Parks Pass required. Rocky Mountain Arsenal led by Urling Kingery (303-814-2723). Must register with leader in advance. Thank you and good birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Red-breasted Nuthatch nesting on plains From: Pomjaeger <pomjaeger AT aol.com> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 22:25:26 -0600 Hi all: I realize this barely qualifies as the plains, but today at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson Co., (elevation ~5400 feet) I observed a pair of Red-breasted Nuthatches along the boardwalk south of the Prospect Park parking lot (the boardwalk leads up into a neighborhood). The male called continuously and I saw the female take something (food?) to a newly excavated cavity in a cottonwood snag. They were the only Red-breasteds in the Greenbelt that I could find. I'm not sure if these nuthatches were left over from last fall's irruption, but they are the first I've noted nesting in the Greenbelt in the 5 years I've been regularly birding there. good birding, Doug Faulkner Arvada, CO--- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Crowded skies tonight (fwd) From: Paul Hurtado <pauljh AT cam.cornell.edu> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 00:03:25 -0400 (EDT) Hi folks, For those of you still awake, check out spring migration tonight via radar (see link below). Images can also be downloaded and saved from tempest.aos.wisc.edu/radar/uscomp.fli (should open with Quicktime) or browsing the *.gif files in that directory. Good birding, Paul Hurtado ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 23:19:45 -0400 (EDT) From: Nicholas David Sly Subject: Crowded skies tonight Check out the widespread night migration spreading across the country right now: tempest.aos.wisc.edu/radar/uscomp.html If you missed it, I posted a couple of captures here: slybird.blogspot.com/2008/05/crowded-skies-tonight.html I haven't been following the night migration closely so far this spring, so this may not even be the best night we've had so far. But, since it is really cool and hasn't been pointed out so far this season (that I've noticed), I figured I would call people's attention to it. Cheers, Nick --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Colorado birding site information and directions, link to: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com --- To post a message to this list, send mail to: cobirds AT lists.cfo-link.org You are currently subscribed to cobirds as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe click on the link below: http://talk.netatlantic.com/u?id=75018G&l=cobirds Subject: Fountain Creek Park Birds - El Paso County From: Kenneth A Pals <mtnpals AT juno.com> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 21:46:18 -0600 Cobirders, There was a few more good sightings over Sunday and Monday at Fountain Creek Regional Park, El Paso County: Black-throated Gray Warbler observed by Rush, May 4 Black-and-white Warbler observed by Rush, May 4 Gray Flycatcher observed by Goycoolea and Rush, May 3 & 4 Northern Waterthrush (2) observed by Pals, May 6 There was also a lot of Yellow Warblers this morning, but only a few Yellow-rumped Warblers. At home today we had our first of year Black-headed Grosbeak and a Red Crossbill. Ken Pals Colorado Springs near Garden of the Gods --- COBirds is owned and managed by Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org TO SUBSCRIBE AND FIND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS LIST (stop mail, etc) GO TO: http://cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds.php To read the archives go to: http://lists.cfo-link.org/read/?forum=cobirds For comprehensive Col