cobirds colorado rare bird: September 2020

Wednesday 30 September 2020

[cobirds] gray jay/Parker/Douglas

My daughter had a gray (Canada, to us long time birders) jay in her yard in Parker yesterday...a ways southwest of the intersection of Parker Road and Mainstreet.

Karl Stecher

Aurora

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[cobirds] Re: Another ID?

Thanks so much to all of you who answered! My books definitely failed me this time! (Okay. It might have been user error.) The yellow-rumped was the first one my bird app showed me, but the pictures didn't look anything like mine, so I dismissed it. That'll teach me. LOL.

Thanks again!
Amy Roberts
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> On Sep 30, 2020, at 1:20 PM, Amy Roberts <amyroberts999@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Do I get a moratorium on how many times I can ask for help? LOL. Very new at this (but having fun).
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> This one seems to have a lot more going on (more pronounced eye ring, more contrast on wings, striping on flank, etc.) than the orange-crowned warbler I asked about the other day. But after flipping through my books, I'm sort of right back at orange-crowned anyway. (I briefly talked myself into Virginia's, but upon looking more closely, pretty sure that's incorrect.)
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> I will await your verdict. :-)
> Thanks!
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> Amy Roberts
> amyroberts999@gmail.com
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RE: [cobirds] Re: Another ID?

You gave a much better description than I had. Good job, Caleb...

Maureen Blackford

Boulder County

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From: Caleb A <calebscotta@gmail.com>

Date: 9/30/20 7:04 PM (GMT-07:00)

To: Colorado Birds <cobirds@googlegroups.com>

Subject: [cobirds] Re: Another ID?

Hi Amy!

Don't worry about asking questions--birding is hard, and I think I speak on behalf of the CObirds community when I say we love helping newer birders learn the many facets of bird identification!

You have photographed a non-breeding plumage Yellow-rumped Warbler. Note that the throat is pale yellow (adult "Audubon" Yellow-rumped Warblers would have a much fuller yellow throat. There is another subspecies of Yellow-rumped Warbler called "Myrtle" that have white throats instead of yellow throats). Also note that the "armpit" is yellow--a mark that points to Yellow-rumped Warbler. The only other non-male breeding plumage warbler that has yellow armpits is the American Redstart, but those birds are much darker on their backs.

The white eye arcs, dull gray back, dull wing bars, and dark streaks along the flanks are all marks that point toward non-breeding Yellow-rumped Warbler. Although your photo doesn't show it, these birds flash yellow on their rumps, hence their name (and their nickname "butterbutt").

Come spring, you'll get to enjoy seeing lots of these guys in their gorgeous adult breeding plumages!

The birds are happy, and so am I

~Caleb Alons, Larimer County

[cobirds] Re: Another ID?

Hi Amy!

Don't worry about asking questions--birding is hard, and I think I speak on behalf of the CObirds community when I say we love helping newer birders learn the many facets of bird identification!

Come spring, you'll get to enjoy seeing lots of these guys in their gorgeous adult breeding plumages!

The birds are happy, and so am I

~Caleb Alons, Larimer County

RE: [cobirds] Another ID?

This is a Yellow-rumped warbler, audubon

SIBLEY's guide calls this one a 1st Winter.

Maureen Blackford

Boulder County

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From: Amy Roberts <amyroberts999@gmail.com>

Date: 9/30/20 6:49 PM (GMT-07:00)

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Subject: [cobirds] Another ID?

Do I get a moratorium on how many times I can ask for help? LOL. Very new at this (but having fun).

This one seems to have a lot more going on (more pronounced eye ring, more contrast on wings, striping on flank, etc.) than the orange-crowned warbler I asked about the other day. But after flipping through my books, I'm sort of right back at orange-crowned anyway. (I briefly talked myself into Virginia's, but upon looking more closely, pretty sure that's incorrect.)

I will await your verdict. :-)

Thanks!

Amy Roberts
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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, 9/30/20

Our slowest day of the season; we banded only 15 birds. It did not take away from our primary task of the morning, which was to work with a crew from CBS that is doing a feature story based on the reporting of birds dying around the time of the big storm. In addition to learning about the education and science of our banding program, they interviewed Arvind Panjabi, BCR's Avian Conservation Scientist, about this issue and the work he did on the Three Billion Birds Gone study.

Hoping things pick up again tomorrow! Here's the breakdown of the 15 birds:

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4

Hermit Thrush 1

Orange-crowned Warbler 2

Spotted Towhee 1

Clay-colored Sparrow 1

Song Sparrow 1

Lincoln's Sparrow 1

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow 3

Mountain White-crowned Sparrow 1

I believe our Covid-limited visitor program is close to sold out for the balance of the banding season. There may be a couple of slots for individual people. For more information go to www.birdconservancy.org/bandingregister

Meredith McBurney

Bander, Barr Lake Station

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

[cobirds] Re: BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER, Marston West End (DEN/JEF Counties)

Nice find Alec!

Thanks for sharing as well. If it looks like it headed north there is a small grove of pine trees on that side that can be accessed via Pierce street that it may have gone to.
Here are coordinates for you or anyone else that wants to try.

(39.6363220, -105.0731315)

Happy birding,

Steve Rash

Denver Co.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 6:05:04 PM UTC-6 Alec Hopping wrote:

Hi All,

Just had a BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER pop out of nowhere at Marston Res West end on the edge of Denver and Jefferson counties (bird was actually in both counties). Coords (39.6301340,-105.0810481) but it moved N with YRWA a couple minutes ago and I'm not longer on it, but probably still in area. I know it's a little late but figured it was worth giving folks a chance.

Best,

Alec Hopping

[cobirds] BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER, Marston West End (DEN/JEF Counties)

Hi All,

Just had a BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER pop out of nowhere at Marston Res West end on the edge of Denver and Jefferson counties (bird was actually in both counties). Coords (39.6301340,-105.0810481) but it moved N with YRWA a couple minutes ago and I'm not longer on it, but probably still in area. I know it's a little late but figured it was worth giving folks a chance.

Best,

Alec Hopping

[cobirds] Another ID?

Do I get a moratorium on how many times I can ask for help? LOL. Very new at this (but having fun).

I will await your verdict. :-)

Thanks!

Amy Roberts
amyroberts999@gmail.com

[cobirds] Sabine Gull CCSP

Hi
Minutes ago viewed a juvenile Sabine Gull from Lake Loop. Another juvenile Sabine Gull viewed to the east, looking at swim beach. Could be same gull but watch for two

Bob Righter
Denver CO

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[cobirds] Nelson’s sparrow Cherry Creek SP — YES

For an amazing 6th day the Nelson's continues. Showing in the same spot.

Joey Negreann

Arapahoe County

Tuesday 29 September 2020

[cobirds] Re: RFI: Pelican Point Nelson's Sparrow

Thanks to all for the replies! Now I just need the bird to stay put a little bit longer.

Eric

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Eric DeFonso
near Lyons, Boulder County, CO

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 6:34 PM Eric DeFonso <bay.wren@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all,

Could some kind soul advise as to the best place to park and hike in to see this bird? I've been out of town for a couple weeks and am coming back tomorrow (Wednesday afternoon) and want to make a beeline for this location assuming the bird is still being reported. I want to be prepared in case it isn't obvious and if there aren't other birders pointing the way.

I can see where the eBird hotspot point is on a google satellite map - is that where the bird is? (Everyone's been so good about using the hotspot to mark this bird - too good, if you ask me.)

Thank you.
Eric

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Eric DeFonso
near Lyons, Boulder County, CO

Re: [cobirds] RFI: Pelican Point Nelson's Sparrow

Hi Eric! (sharing with cobirds for others who may have the same question, I know I did when I headed down there)

You'll want to park at the East Boat Ramp in Cherry Creek State Park. There is a smaller upper lot with a vault toilet that is convenient. From there, walk down to the shoreline and follow it to the inlet. Bird seems to favor the grasses on the opposite side of the inlet, so bring your water shoes. It's fairly shallow but a bit mucky.

Hope that helps!

Laura Steadman

Boulder

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 6:34 PM Eric DeFonso <bay.wren@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all,

Could some kind soul advise as to the best place to park and hike in to see this bird? I've been out of town for a couple weeks and am coming back tomorrow (Wednesday afternoon) and want to make a beeline for this location assuming the bird is still being reported. I want to be prepared in case it isn't obvious and if there aren't other birders pointing the way.

I can see where the eBird hotspot point is on a google satellite map - is that where the bird is? (Everyone's been so good about using the hotspot to mark this bird - too good, if you ask me.)

Thank you.
Eric

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Eric DeFonso
near Lyons, Boulder County, CO

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[cobirds] RFI: Pelican Point Nelson's Sparrow

Hi all,

Could some kind soul advise as to the best place to park and hike in to see this bird? I've been out of town for a couple weeks and am coming back tomorrow (Wednesday afternoon) and want to make a beeline for this location assuming the bird is still being reported. I want to be prepared in case it isn't obvious and if there aren't other birders pointing the way.

I can see where the eBird hotspot point is on a google satellite map - is that where the bird is? (Everyone's been so good about using the hotspot to mark this bird - too good, if you ask me.)

Thank you.

Eric

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Eric DeFonso
near Lyons, Boulder County, CO

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, September 29

Fall seems to be here, as the sparrows take over from the warblers. Today's highlights included a very cute Brown Creeper (not rare, certainly, but not often caught) and a very handsome Fox Sparrow. We sometimes forget the wide range of size, body and bill shape among passerine species! Here's the breakdown of today's 52 new birds:

Hammond's Flycatcher 1

Brown Creeper 1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2

Hermit Thrush 3

Gray Catbird 1

Orange-crowned Warbler 2

Wilson's Warbler 3

Spotted Towhee 6

Green-tailed Towhee 2

Chipping Sparrow 4

Fox Sparrow 1

Song Sparrow 2

Lincoln's Sparrow 3

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow 16

Mountain White-crowned Sparrow 1

Dark-eyed Junco, Oregon 1

Dark-eyed Junco, Pink-sided 2

House Finch 1

If you'd like to visit: Due to restrictions related to Covid-19, we are

requiring visitors to make a reservation. To register and for more

information go to www.birdconservancy.org/bandingregister

Meredith McBurney

Bander, Barr Lake Station

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

[cobirds] Turkey Vultures - JeffCo, Douglas

We reported 175 migrating Turkey Vultures Sunday afternoon, and that Karen Metz, Castlewood Canyon State Park raptor monitor went to the part Monday morning and counted 174 leaving the roost there.

Yesterday Cheryl Thompson reported that, on Sunday afternoon about 6 pm, she saw 175 Turkey Vultures moving south over her home in Arvada. I wonder where they might have gone to roost (she says probably not Crown Point).

Hugh Kingery

[cobirds] New Hotspot for Hohnholz Lakes Area

Joe Roller has kindly created an eBird hotspot for the Hohnholz Lakes State Wildlife Area Campground in northwestern Larimer County. If anyone has historical eBird checklists from this SWA that are reported using a personal location, its now possible for you to change the location of your lists to a public hotspot!! I would strongly suggest doing that, as I am interested in seeing how many species have been detected at this SWA, and it is helpful to have data condensed on one webpage where it is easier to find and evaluate. Link to the new hotspot is here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L11529218

If you have submitted multiple lists using the same personal location and you don't want to change the location on each individual list, you can easily edit your personal location so that it merges into the new hotspot. Simply go to "My eBird," click "Manage My Locations" and hit the "Edit" button next to your personal location. This will give you multiple options, Select "Merge" and then click on the new hotspot. All of the lists you have submitted at that personal location will now be in the hotspot.

Good birding everyone, I can't wait to see the hotspot grow!!

Joe Kipper,

Fort Collins

Re: [cobirds] Mtn Chickadees in Littleton, Jeffco

I had a couple of Mountain Chickadees at Cherry Creek State Park this morning.

Ken Wat

Aurora

On Mon, Sep 28, 2020, 12:40 PM Lynne Forrester <lforrester27@gmail.com> wrote:

Had 2 Mtn Chickadees in amongst a small mixed flock of Orange-crowned, Yellow-rumped, and Wilsons Warbles in my conifers in Littleton. Fall is definitely here.

Lynne Forrester

Jefferson County

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[cobirds] Osprey Hanging Around/Weld

Hi all

Osprey hunting over Windsor Lake and pond to west.

http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/18/3832/osprey

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn

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Re: [cobirds] Has anyone had firsthand experience seeing dead birds in Colorado?

I have seen zero dead birds.

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 2:38 PM Peter Burke <peterburke@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi COBirders,
CFO is looking for someone who has seen firsthand what has been reported as a significant regional die off of songbirds in early September. If so, please contact me off list.

Thank you,

Peter Burke
Managing Editor, Colorado Birds
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Re: [cobirds] Nelsons sparrow, cherry creek YES

Well, that is impressive!!

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 2:18 PM Scott Somershoe <ssomershoe@gmail.com> wrote:

19 miles from my house to the spot. I could have saved a little mileage by taking a slightly more direct route, but not too bad. It's also mostly uphill to get there once I get east of the S Platte river. It sucks. Took me 70-75 min to ride there.

Cheers,
Scott Somershoe
Co-Author of Birds of Tennessee: A New Annotated Checklist

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 9:12 AM Cinnamon Bergeron <cinnamonbergeron@gmail.com> wrote:
Wow, how far is that? How long did it take to get there?

Cinnamon

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 8:09 AM Scott Somershoe <ssomershoe@gmail.com> wrote:
Continuing at same spot at pelican point

And yes, I rode my bike over here from Littleton. Sweet green year bird.

Scott Somershoe

Littleton CO

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[cobirds] Has anyone had firsthand experience seeing dead birds in Colorado?

Hi COBirders,

CFO is looking for someone who has seen firsthand what has been reported as a significant regional die off of songbirds in early September. If so, please contact me off list.

Thank you,

Peter Burke

Managing Editor, Colorado Birds

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Re: [cobirds] Nelsons sparrow, cherry creek YES

Wow, how far is that? How long did it take to get there?

Cinnamon

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 8:09 AM Scott Somershoe <ssomershoe@gmail.com> wrote:

Continuing at same spot at pelican point

And yes, I rode my bike over here from Littleton. Sweet green year bird.

Scott Somershoe

Littleton CO

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Re: [cobirds] Oregon junco, Larimer County, nr. Storm Mountain

I live in Colorado Springs and have had Dark eyed Juncos here for about two weeks.

Cinnamon Bergeron

On Sun, Sep 27, 2020 at 8:44 PM Dave Hyde <pink-beam@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi CObirders, today the temperature dropped to 38F. Snow at about 8000', strong wind from the East in the evening. Had a lone Oregon junco – first of the season – join the gray-headed juncos in the yard. I'm expecting to see lots of juncos

in the next few months… Happy birding to all – Dave Hyde/nr Storm Mtn.

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[cobirds] Fox Sparrow Barr Lake Adams Co

We have a Fox Sparrow at the Barr Lake Banding Station right now. Gorgeous bird!

Susan Rosine

Brighton, Adams county

[cobirds] Nelsons sparrow, cherry creek YES

Continuing at same spot at pelican point

And yes, I rode my bike over here from Littleton. Sweet green year bird.

Scott Somershoe
Littleton CO

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Monday 28 September 2020

[cobirds] Mute Swan/Weld

Hi all

Saw Dick Maxwell eBird report on swans he saw in NW Greeley on Saturday.

Sunday, I had three "wild" :-) Mute Swan along F Street west of 35th Avenue yesterday. Traveling west on F Street from 35th Ave, drive by Osprey nest and you'll see small parking area on south just past the housing area. First gravel pit is there on north--one Mute Swan there. Go farther west and you'll see second and third ponds on north. The Mute Swan pair was in second pond yesterday. Generally, I see the pair in the third pond. The single swan I have seen in various ponds around Greeley-including the small gravel pit on north side (of road) of Linn Grove Cemetery (where the two domestic Mute Swans live (clipped wings) in small pond).

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

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https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland

Re: [cobirds] Nelson's Sparrow sightings today? Arapahoe Cty

Thanks to all who replied. Several of us were finally able to see the beautiful bird after much waiting.

Linda Hodges

Colorado Springs

On Mon, Sep 28, 2020, 12:37 PM Susan Rosine <u5b2mtdna@gmail.com> wrote:

Just saw it. Still along the willow edges, skulking in short brush. Best views you'll need to wade across shallow water.
Susan Rosine
Brighton, Adams Co

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[cobirds] Re: Oregon junco, Larimer County, nr. Storm Mountain

I had a junco yesterday, too, while weather was windy and drizzly and 45 degrees. They were here just briefly, so I did not ID variety. Sedalia, Douglas County, about 5900 feet elevation, in the West Plum Creek valley They were not around today, hopefully they warmed up and rejoined their group. This is early for juncos around here.

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 8:44:59 PM UTC-6 pink...@hotmail.com wrote:

Hi CObirders, today the temperature dropped to 38F. Snow at about 8000', strong wind from the East in the evening. Had a lone Oregon junco – first of the season – join the gray-headed juncos in the yard. I'm expecting to see lots of juncos in the next few months… Happy birding to all – Dave Hyde/nr Storm Mtn.

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[cobirds] Mtn Chickadees in Littleton, Jeffco

Had 2 Mtn Chickadees in amongst a small mixed flock of Orange-crowned, Yellow-rumped, and Wilsons Warbles in my conifers in Littleton. Fall is definitely here.

Lynne Forrester

Jefferson County

RE: [cobirds] Nelson's Sparrow sightings today? Arapahoe Cty

Just saw it. Still along the willow edges, skulking in short brush. Best views you'll need to wade across shallow water.
Susan Rosine
Brighton, Adams Co

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RE: [cobirds] Nelson's Sparrow sightings today? Arapahoe Cty

Yes, the sparrow has been seen this morning.

Good Birding,

Steve Stachowiak

Highlands Ranch, CO

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Subject: [cobirds] Nelson's Sparrow sightings today? Arapahoe Cty

Have there been any sightings of the Nelson's today?

Thanks,

Linda Hodges

Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Nelson's Sparrow sightings today? Arapahoe Cty

Have there been any sightings of the Nelson's today?

Thanks,

Linda Hodges

Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Raptor Kettle/Weld

Hi all

Someone mentioned kettle previously, a fun thing yesterday was a kettle of raptors, at least 27 or so, high above our house. We could pick out multiple Bald Eagles (various ages, 3-4), Golden Eagles (at least two adults), Swainson's Hawks (6) Red-tailed Hawks (5 or so), Turkey Vultures (4), Ferruginous Hawks (2) and some unidentified ones. We just happened to be looking up at the right time ...

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

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[cobirds] Brown Thrasher, central Bldr Cnty (dry plains)

Second time in 16 years: energetic bird foraging like a flicker for what looks like tiny grubs in pine duff. I got very excited, thinking I could increase by one our cumulative yardlist, but I had forgotten: a thrasher visited the yard in 2008. So the list stays at 122.

The yard is full of hungry birds this morning, including altitude migrants (Scrub Jay, Steller's Jay, White-crowned Sparrows, Townsend's Solitaire, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Wilson's Warbler).

Yesterday at dusk, right after I remarked that I hadn't seen a hummingibrd for 3 days, a tiny young Broad-tailed hummer appeared on one feeder, and spent 10 shivery minutes stoking up for the night, one sip at a time. I haven't seen it today, but hope it survived and headed further south. I plan, as recommended, to keep the feeders out for a week after the last sighting.

Linda

8417 Stirrup Ln Longmont CO 80503

I acknowledge that I live in the territory of Hinóno'éí (Arapaho) and Cheyenne Nations, according to the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie; and that Colorado's Front Range is home to The Ute & many other Native peoples. Reconozco que vivo en el territorio de las naciones Hinóno'éí (Arapaho) y Cheyenne, según el 1851 Tratado de Fort Laramie; y que el estado de Colorado al esté de las Montañas Rocosas es territorio de Utes y muchos otros pueblos indígenas.

Re: [cobirds] Re: Nelson's Sparrow, Cherry Creek SP, Arapahoe Co.

Thanks Catherine

On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 6:44 AM Catherine Labio <labio@colorado.edu> wrote:

See https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CherryCreek/Documents/CherryCreekAreaBrochure.pdf . Pelican Point is on the east side.

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 12:11:13 PM UTC-6 ouz...@aol.com wrote:
Sounds intriguing. BUT - nowhere can I figure out where to find 'Pelican Point.'
Could someone please enlighten me.
Hugh Kingery

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 9:51:53 AM UTC-6 goldene...@gmail.com wrote:
The sparrow is currently stoll being seen. There are now two.

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[cobirds] Mile High Stadium and the storm

I have been watching birds from Mile High Stadium since 1973. Yesterday, added a few to my list.

Entering the stadium I saw 4 pigeons. Not auspicious.

My daughter and three grandchildren sat in the west stands on the 50 yard line. This made any viewing to the west impossible.

No birds.

Late in the game, a "biting" north wind came through (at 50 degrees?) Just in front of a new small bank of clouds...two circling red tailed hawks, then two ravens, two Cooper's hawks, then a kestrel . Then clouds and tiny raindrops of what I believe had been melted snow.

Karl Stecher

Aurora/Arapahoe

Sunday 27 September 2020

[cobirds] Re: Sunday Nocturnal Migrants

Damn you, Guarente, I was hoping to get a good night's sleep. It's prolly gonna be a Linus-in-the-pumpkin-patch night for me, but I'm headed out now . . .

Ted Floyd

Lafayette, Boulder County

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 9:09:42 PM UTC-6 Bryan Guarente wrote:

With low cloud-cover, and north winds aloft, it makes for a good night to get out and listen for migrants. It may not be that you hear anything, with the winds muffling your ability to hear, but this is one of those rare chances to get fall migrants in CO overnight because of low clouds and north winds aloft.

This doesn't mean to expect great birds tomorrow morning, this just means that conditions are correct in this case for birds to be low enough to the ground that you may be able to hear them overnight.

At least put your head out the door and see if you hear anything, then run from the cold back into bed.

Hope someone gets out to listen for a bit.
Bryan

Bryan Guarente
Meteorologist/Instructional Designer
UCAR/The COMET Program
Boulder, CO

[cobirds] Sunday Nocturnal Migrants

With low cloud-cover, and north winds aloft, it makes for a good night to get out and listen for migrants. It may not be that you hear anything, with the winds muffling your ability to hear, but this is one of those rare chances to get fall migrants in CO overnight because of low clouds and north winds aloft.

This doesn't mean to expect great birds tomorrow morning, this just means that conditions are correct in this case for birds to be low enough to the ground that you may be able to hear them overnight.

At least put your head out the door and see if you hear anything, then run from the cold back into bed.

Hope someone gets out to listen for a bit.

Bryan

Bryan Guarente

Meteorologist/Instructional Designer

UCAR/The COMET Program

Boulder, CO

[cobirds] The Prophesy of Guarente, or, Migrants Galore Today in e. Boulder County

Hey, all.

Well, Bryan's prediction was spot-on for the Greenlee/Waneka/Hecla complex of eastern Boulder County. It was cool and cloudy this Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27, with new arrivals galore. Here's a summary:

* 2 ring-necked ducks and another Aythya, the first diving ducks there this season for me
* 2 gorgeous juvenile red-necked phalaropes

* 1 adult sharp-shinned hawk, first-of-season for me for the site

* 1 mountain chickadee

* 7 ruby-crowned kinglets, a high count

* 5 red-breasted nuthatches, also a high count

* 1 Townsend solitaire, first of season

* 1 hermit thrush, first of season

* 10 lesser goldfinches, some of which were probably arrivals overnight

* 10 chipping sparrows and a couple of Spizella spuhs

* 1 Oregon junco (with a tinge of pink-sided, it seemed)

* 12 white-crowned sparrows, all of them apparently gambelii

* 1 Lincoln sparrow

* 7 orange-crowned warblers

* 100+ Audubon warblers (didn't see any myrtles in the mix)

* 15+ Wilson warblers

* 2 Townsend warblers

* 1 candidate black-throated green x Townsend warbler

Thanks, Bryan, for the exhortation to get out and find stuff!

Ted Floyd

Lafayette, Boulder County

[cobirds] Oregon junco, Larimer County, nr. Storm Mountain

Hi CObirders, today the temperature dropped to 38F. Snow at about 8000', strong wind from the East in the evening. Had a lone Oregon junco – first of the season – join the gray-headed juncos in the yard. I'm expecting to see lots of juncos in the next few months… Happy birding to all – Dave Hyde/nr Storm Mtn.

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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, September 27

We opened at 6:40 (as usual) and had a couple of decent runs, catching 22 birds. You will see from the breakdown that the species are similar to what we've been getting the last week, so nothing unusual. But we anticipated having a very good day, as recently the number of birds has been increasing as the morning went on, with 10ish being the busiest time. But about 8 a.m. the cold wind picked up and we were forced to do a very quick close. Here's a breakdown of the 22 birds:

House Wren 1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 5

Hermit Thrush 3

Orange-crowned Warbler 2

Wilson's Warbler 2

Clay-colored Sparrow 1

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow 7

Mountain White-crowned Sparrow 1

If you'd like to visit: Due to restrictions related to Covid-19, we are

requiring visitors to make a reservation. To register and for more

information go to www.birdconservancy.org/bandingregister

Meredith McBurney

Bander, Barr Lake Station

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Re: [cobirds] High-flying migrants - Douglas

Wow pretty amazing to see

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45 minutes ago, while re-potting hummingbird plants, Urling heard migrating cranes. Over a half-hour, at least 4 flocks of 50-100 cranes flew over our house as they circled south. Quite high up and hard to find and to hear, under the gray clouds.

But then - the most amazing sight: tens of Turkey Vultures started pouring over the cliff north of our house, heading south to a place where all of them started circling (searching, we suppose, for better air currents). We watched them for 15 minutes; we estimate 130 or more passed over. Probably more like 175-200 vultures. We watched them for at least 15 minutes. A couple of tardy ones came by 15 minutes later as I type this message.

Well worth standing in the cold temperatures & wind to watch this enchanting spectacle.

Hugh & Urling Kingery

[cobirds] High-flying migrants - Douglas

Well worth standing in the cold temperatures & wind to watch this enchanting spectacle.

Hugh & Urling Kingery

[cobirds] Nelson’s Sparrow

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Mary Geder
Jefferson Co

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[cobirds] Nelsons Sparrow

Still there at Pelican Point and being cooperative in showing itself at 3:30.

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Re: [cobirds] Re: Migration Weather: Sunday Forecast

Thank you Donna for the report. This kind of information is really great to hear about. Knowing the shift in species numbers as well as individual numbers is very good to know. Congrats on your lifer.

The difference in the change from the south side of the lake to the north side might be meteorologically driven. It can depend on the wind direction, but not always. The habitat can also play an important role.

Thanks

Bryan

On Sun, Sep 27, 2020 at 11:19 AM Donna Stumpp <donna.stumpp@gmail.com> wrote:

I have to share how dramatic the change in bird numbers and number of species present was this morning at Standley Lake's Loon Lake (on the northeast end of the Standley Lake Open Space in Jeffco). Loon Lake has had species counts under 10 for many weeks. This morning I had 17, including a juvenile Cedar Waxwing! I bird this pond several times a week and have never seen one here before. Also, the sheer number of birds was about 8-10x higher than it's been in a long time and there was a tremendous amount of singing and activity. It was so fun!

I finally dragged myself away and moved on to the north shore, where I found a Tennessee Warbler - lifer! Not quite the dramatic increase in birds on the norht shore as at Loon Lake, but still a good variety. Location details and photos of the TEWA are in the eBird checklist

Thank you so much for sharing these weather events with CO Birds.

Donna Stumpp
Westminster, Jeffco

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Boulder, CO

[cobirds] Re: Nelson's Sparrow, Cherry Creek SP, Arapahoe Co.

See https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CherryCreek/Documents/CherryCreekAreaBrochure.pdf . Pelican Point is on the east side.

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 12:11:13 PM UTC-6 ouz...@aol.com wrote:

Sounds intriguing. BUT - nowhere can I figure out where to find 'Pelican Point.'
Could someone please enlighten me.
Hugh Kingery

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 9:51:53 AM UTC-6 goldene...@gmail.com wrote:
The sparrow is currently stoll being seen. There are now two.

[cobirds] Re: Nelson's Sparrow, Cherry Creek SP, Arapahoe Co.

Check out https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CherryCreek/Documents/CherryCreekAreaBrochure.pdf . Pelican Point is on the east side. There will be a sign as you drive around the body of water. Don't do what I do and mistake Pelican Bay for Pelican Point. They are on opposite sides.

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 12:11:13 PM UTC-6 ouz...@aol.com wrote:

Sounds intriguing. BUT - nowhere can I figure out where to find 'Pelican Point.'
Could someone please enlighten me.
Hugh Kingery

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 9:51:53 AM UTC-6 goldene...@gmail.com wrote:
The sparrow is currently stoll being seen. There are now two.

[cobirds] Re: Nelson's Sparrow, Cherry Creek SP, Arapahoe Co.

Sounds intriguing. BUT - nowhere can I figure out where to find 'Pelican Point.'

Could someone please enlighten me.

Hugh Kingery

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 9:51:53 AM UTC-6 goldene...@gmail.com wrote:

The sparrow is currently stoll being seen. There are now two.

[cobirds] Re: Migration Weather: Sunday Forecast

I have to share how dramatic the change in bird numbers and number of species present was this morning at Standley Lake's Loon Lake (on the northeast end of the Standley Lake Open Space in Jeffco). Loon Lake has had species counts under 10 for many weeks. This morning I had 17, including a juvenile Cedar Waxwing! I bird this pond several times a week and have never seen one here before. Also, the sheer number of birds was about 8-10x higher than it's been in a long time and there was a tremendous amount of singing and activity. It was so fun!

I finally dragged myself away and moved on to the north shore, where I found a Tennessee Warbler - lifer! Not quite the dramatic increase in birds on the norht shore as at Loon Lake, but still a good variety. Location details and photos of the TEWA are in the eBird checklist

Thank you so much for sharing these weather events with CO Birds.

Donna Stumpp

Westminster, Jeffco

[cobirds] Odd dipper behavior

Location: east side of the Park Range (Jackson County) at about 9,000'.

At a small cascade (Big Creek Falls), Emily spotted a bird on an evergreen branch about 8 or 10' above the creek - the bird mostly hidden by needles and shadow. We assumed it was one of numerous robins we'd seen. As we pulled out binocs, we could see the bird doing familiar bobbing. Turned out to be a dipper. It then flew to a rock near the cascade - it was a juvenile (I've noted juvenile dippers seemingly unsure about swift water before). After a few moments, the dipper flew downstream where we lost it in copious deadfall across the creek.

We're curious - has anyone else ever seen a dipper perched in a tree or other vegetation?

Rolf Hertenstein and Emily Walker - Lyons, Boulder County

[cobirds] Nelson's Sparrow, Cherry Creek SP, Arapahoe Co.

The sparrow is currently stoll being seen. There are now two.

[cobirds] Re: Arapahoe County Northern Cardinal and Tennessee Warbler

Signing off,

Mitchell Bailey

Arapahoe County

On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 8:18:18 AM UTC-6, Mitchell Bailey wrote:

I'm happy to announce that the Northern Cardinal spotted last month at Orchard Hills Park continues! It has changed location from its original spot and is now hanging out in a different russian olive located here 39.6124032, -104.8802707.
I also found a Tennessee Warbler a few hundred feet south of that point in some thickets overhanging the creek.
The hotspot is now at 99 species! Help me find #100!