FW: [cobirds] Dowitcher ID assistance - Teller County

Hi All:

 

Resending this as I realize last weekend was a huge birding weekend in Colorado and lots of emails on CoBirds.

 

I would really like some feedback on this dowitcher if anyone has any. Click here for dowitcher photos.

 

On another note, I tied my BIG DAY record at Manitou Lake on Sunday – 56 species. The former Big Day, was on the same date (May 18^th) in 2010. 42 species in common between the two years, and 14 different species.

 

Thanks

 

Jeff J Jones

(jjones@jonestc.com)

Teller County - 8500' - Montane Woodlands

 

From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff J Jones
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 8:33 PM
To: cobirds@googlegroups.com
Subject: [cobirds] Dowitcher ID assistance - Teller County

 

Lots of birds at Manitou Lake and along Trout Creek lately as with everywhere else in Colorado right now.

 

Had a dowitcher today that I believe to be Long-billed for 2 reasons: 1) most likely dowitcher in spring migration in CO, and 2) a couple scapulars with white fringe.

 

Click here for dowitcher photos.

 

Would like to hear what others familiar with this species think. I only have one other sighting of Long-billed Dowitcher at Manitou Lake in 26 years and no Short-billed.

 

Thanks

 

Jeff J Jones

(jjones@jonestc.com)

Teller County - 8500' - Montane Woodlands