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Friday, 30 November 2018

[cobirds] FOS Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk in Canon City

I spotted our first of the season Harlan's Hawk today in a tree near the Arkansas River. I got several good photos of it that I have uploaded to my Birds and Nature blog https://birdsandnature.blogspot.com.

SeEtta Moss

Canon City

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[cobirds] Tundra Swan at John Martin Reservoir (Bent County)

Birders,

Today, I found and photographed this immature Tundra Swan on the west end of John Martin Reservoir. Immature swans can be tricky to identify. Note the extensive amount of pink on the bill, fading to black at the base of the bill, and eye not connecting with black on the bill. While bill shape is more straightforward on adults, I always have a tough time with the shape of the bills on immature swans.

A reminder for far-flung birders. The John Martin CBC will take place on Monday, December 17th. We schedule it for weekdays to minimize hunter interference and conflict with counts in populated areas, and as early in the season as possible to (theoretically) avoid open water freezing over.

Respectfully,

Duane Nelson

Las Animas, CO

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County 11/30

Here are the highlights:

Yellow-billed Loon - 1 juvenile, also seen by John Drummond and Bill Maynard

Pacific Loon - 1, all of us saw it

Red-necked Grebe - 1, only me

Common Loon - 2, all of us saw them

Palm Warbler - 2, all of us saw them

Great Black-backed Gull - 1 adult

Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 or more adults

Iceland (Thayer's) Gull - 1 juvenile

Bonaparte's Gulls -- many many

I will not be at Pueblo Reservoir tomorrow, already have plans for other things.

Good luck,

Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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[cobirds] Littleton warbler flock, Arapahoe 11/29

I found David's warbler flock in the same area at the corner of W Long Dr and W Long Cir. There is a poor and tennis courts there with a lot of pine trees. Got looks at the Pine Warbler and several YRWA. A flock of at least 8 warblers, 2 chickadees and a White-breasted Nuthatch. Thanks David.

See map from the list.

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50323595

Gregg Goodrich
Highlands Ranch

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[cobirds] Two Palm Warblers Pueblo Res.

John Drummond, Bill Maynard and I saw two western looking Palm Warblers at North Picnic Road, working sunflowers etc. At Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County!

Brandon K. Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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[cobirds] Yellow-billed Loon Off N Picnic Rd

Three of us are seeing it looking south, from North Picnic Road at Pueblo Reservoir. Pretty far away currently.

Brandon K. Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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[cobirds] Red Fox Sparrow, Red Rocks Park, Jefferson county

Dan and I spread food at Red Rocks trading post this morning. The cupboard had been bare, so it took a bit of time for the usual denizens to drop in. We were ultimately rewarded with brief but good looks at a (Red) Fox Sparrow.
Cheryl Teuton
Aurora

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[cobirds] DFO Dec 4 field trip to Huerfano & Pueblo Counties - spaces open

Hi,

I'd love to add more eyes and ears to DFO's upcoming outing on Dec 4 to Huerfano and Pueblo Counties. We have an interesting itinerary planned, and we will be visiting Pueblo Reservoir, current home of a Yellow-billed Loon and more.

You can find out more and register here:

https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Registration.aspx?TripID=9526

Or contact me off list with any questions,

David Suddjian

Littelton, CO

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[cobirds] YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Pueblo Res., 11/30

There's a YELLOW-BILLED LOON swimming off the South East side of Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo County this morning. There are gulls feeding near it. The bird is a big loon, light brown in color, light face, yellow large bill, head holding the bill in an up-turned fashion. Hopefully it sticks around for a while, like through Dec 15th.

Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 30

This the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 30 at 7:30 AM sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists.

Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new information on this species)

Trumpeter Swan (*Douglas, Jefferson)

Surf Scoter (Las Animas)

Black Scoter (*Arapahoe, *Jefferson, Las Animas)

Long-tailed Duck (Arapahoe, Weld)

Red-throated Loon (Douglas, Jefferson)

HARRIS'S HAWK (Larimer)

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Larimer)

Vermilion Flycatcher (Boulder)

PURPLE FINCH (*Jefferson)

SNOW BUNTING (Grand)

Rusty Blackbird (Arapahoe)

CAPE MAY WARBLER (Pueblo)

Northern Parula (Pueblo)

Blackpoll Warbler (Boulder)2

Palm Warbler (*Arapahoe, *Jefferson)

Pine Warbler (*Arapahoe, Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Larimer)

ARAPAHOE COUNTY:

—On November 29 a Palm Warbler (Western) was reported by David Suddijian at W Long Drive greenway in Littleton. It was at corner of tennis court.

—On November 29 a Pine Warbler was reported by David Suddijian at W Long Drive greenway in Littleton.

---On November 26 a Black Scoter was reported by Tanja Britton at South Platte Park-South Platte Reservoir. Last reported Nov. 29.

---On November 28 a continuing pair of (2) Rusty Blackbirds (M/F pair) were reported by several birders at Cherry Creek SP at the tiny pond in woods at north end of swim beach.

---On November 24 a Palm Warbler was reported by Christopher Warneke at Eagle Watch Lake, which is just east of South Platte Reservoir. Last reported on Nov. 25.

—On November 28 a continuing pair of (2) Long-tailed Duck (M/F pair) were reported by several birders at Cherry Creek SP Swim Beach Area.

BOULDER COUNTY:

—On November 27 a Blackpoll Warbler was reported by David Suddijian at Oakwood Drive in SW Longmont, near Airport Rd & Dry Creek Greenway.

---On November 15 a Vermillion Flycatcher was reported by Leslie S. at Walden Ponds, seen daily through November 25.

DOUGLAS COUNTY:

—On November 29 a lingering Trumpeter Swan was reported by several birders at Plum Creek Wetland at W. Titan Rd.

---On November 26 a lingering immature Red-throated Loon was reported by Daniel Horton at Chatfield SP. It is usually best seen from the Lake View parking lot, which is between Campground Loops B & C, or from the the N Boat Ramp area.

GRAND COUNTY:

—On November 27 a SNOW BUNTING was reported by Burke Angstman at Shadow Mountain National Recreation In Grand Lake.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

—On November 28 a f PURPLE FINCH was reported by Doug Kibbe at South Platte Park/South Platte Reservoir; Southwest Bay Area, in a thicket near the gate on the east side of the road. This location is close to where the Tropical Kingbird used to hang out. Last reported Nov 29 by Cheryl Teuton in bushes near the RPM building with 2 House Sparrows.

—On November 28 (2) Palm Warblers (1 Western; 1 Yellow) were reported by Kevin DeBoer at Denver West Office Park, just north of Lena Gulch between Building 5 and the Building 6&7 parking lot.

---On Nov. 28 a lingering Black Scoter was reported at South Platte Park/South Platte Reservoir; Southwest Bay Area.

---On November 24 a Palm Warbler was reported by Glenn Walbek at South Platte Park/South Platte Reservoir; Southwest Bay area.

---On November 24 a Palm Warbler was reported by multiple birders at the "Clear Creek Trail--Golden to I-70" eBird hotspot.

---On November 23 an adult Trumpeter Swan was reported by Franks Ferrell at the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, seen again on Nov 24.

---On November 24 the Red-throated Loon found by Joey Kellner at Chatfield SP in Douglas County, was also seen in Jefferson County.

---On November 24 a Pine Warbler was reported by Jerry Baines at Denver West Office Park.

LARIMER COUNTY:

—On November 27 a HARRIS'S HAWK was reported by a DFO group field trip led by David Suddijian at Fossil Creek Reservoir. It was last reported perched in a Cottonwood to the north west of the viewing platform.

—On November 18 an imm Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported by David Wade at Grandview Cemetery. Last reported by Andy Bankert on Nov 28. Previous report of location by David Leatherman on Nov 26: in Scots Pines on City Park Nine golf course just sw of the Trolley House on Mountain Avenue, in elms near the old office at the entrance and in elms further west into the cemetery.

---On November 24 a f Northern Cardinal was reported by Steve Martin, SW of Wellington. It has been visiting his feeders for over six weeks. Last reported on Nov 25. If anyone is interested in trying to see the Cardinal, please contact Steve at falconridge AT cowisp.net

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY:

—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported by David Tonnessen at Trinidad Reservoir (SP & State Wildlife Area).

—On November 24 a Black Scoter was reported by David Tonnessen at Trinidad Reservoir (SP & State Wildlife Area).

PUEBLO COUNTY:

—On November 25 a Northern Parula was reported by Paul Hurtado below the train bridge along the Arkansas River Trail downstream of Pueblo City Park. Easiest access is from Reservoir Rd off of Carlile Ave. Not seen on Nov 26, despite multiple birders looking for it.

---On November 17 a CAPE MAY WARBLER WAS reported by Brandon Percival & Van Truan in Pueblo City Park. It was last reported on Nov. 25. Most reports have been east of the Admin. Building.

WELD COUNTY:

---On November 27 a Long-tailed Duck was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Fredrick Reservoir and Recreation Area.

DFO Field Trips...trip details are at the DFO website: DFObirds.org

First Creek at Denver Open Space

Saturday, December 1

7:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Patrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk AT gmail.com, 303 837-0864)

South Platte River at West Florida Avenue

Sunday, December 2

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bill Wuerthele (wuerthel AT central.com, 720 270-8467)

Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek SP

Monday, December 3

6:15 AM - 1:00 PM

David Suddjian (dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)

South-Central Colorado

Tuesday, December 4

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

David Suddjian (dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)

Barr CCC- Trip is currently full

Thursday, December 6

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Diane Roberts (Samantha576 AT aol.com; 720.278.9025)

Lakes of Lakewood, Belmar Park

Saturday, December 8

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Alison Kondler (birdtrills AT gmail.com; 303.904.9140

Good birding!

Allison Hilf, Aurora

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303-888-5110

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 30

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Thursday, 29 November 2018

[cobirds] Re: Long-Eared Owls/Wellington

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 8:38:50 PM UTC-7, John Shenot wrote:

For the record, I didn't mean to chastise or embarrass the person who posted this. I meant to educate newer birders/posters on an important point about birding ethics.

I'm not perfect, I've done things I regret, and I still have so much to learn.

I apologize if my tone was harsh.

John Shenot
Fort Collins

John, I want you to know that I did not take offense to your post, and I definitely appreciate your concern for the owls. You are certainly right that we probably shouldn't give specific details about roosting locations on a public list serve like this. Thank you for reminding everybody of the ethical way to go about owling. Just for the record, I probably could have worded my post better - I don't want anyone to approach the owls closely enough to make them leave their daytime roost. Maybe it would be better just to drive along the road and view from the car, that way the owls have more privacy.

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[cobirds] Littleton warbler flock, Arapahoe 11/29

Today near noon I was checking an area in the South Park condo development along West Long Avenue in Littleton, near Long x Mineral. There are many trees in this development, with pines being quite numerous. So I was thinking maybe warblers. I was checking along the paths in the development and found it very quiet. But pishing here and there as I went, an Audubon's Yellow-rumped flew in, followed quickly by more and then there were 5 of them, and then 7, and then at least 12 Yellow-rumpeds were all around. I could count them as they flew over between trees. Eleven were Audubon's and one was Myrtle. Then with them there was a Palm Warbler! And after a little while a Pine Warbler flew into a pine near the yellow-rumped activity, remaining for a minute at most before flying out of view. And a Ruby-crowned Kinglet was with the flock. I don't recall encountering an actual warbler flock in late fall round these parts.

David Suddjian

Ken Caryl Valley

Littleton CO

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[cobirds] Ross's Goose at Lollipop Lake, Denver County

An adult Ross's Goose was in a flock over 600 Cackling and Canada Geese at

3 PM today at Lollipop Lake in Garland Park, Cherry Creek Drive North at Holly St

in southeast Denver. It allowed close approach and showed no features of hybridization

with its larger cousin, the Snow Goose.

Joe Roller, Denver

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[cobirds] Purple Finch Jefferson County

We were able to re-find the Purple Finch at about 10:30 this morning, along the access road. She was in bushes near the RPM building, and was affiliated with two Song Sparrows.
Cheryl Teuton
Aurora

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[cobirds] Re: Long-Eared Owls/Wellington

Eric, My initial reading of the post by Joe gave me the impression he was telling her to walk among the trees to flush them. I reread it and I can see why you read it differently. I went on a bird trip a couple of years ago and the leader indeed had us walk among trees to flush the owls. This was at Barr Lake. I had never heard of such a thing and could not believe people do it. I agree, keep owl talk private and please don't flush them.

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 6:20:45 PM UTC-7, joe.ki...@gmail.com wrote:

Natalie,
I think that your best bet would be to walk along that row of juniper trees that runs along the south side of CR60, just west of the parking area.
If you walk through those trees you might flush them.
Good luck!

On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 10:54:09 AM UTC-7, Natalie P. wrote:
Good morning!

Does anyone have any pointers for finding the Long-Eared Owls in the Schware Unit?

Thank you!
Natalie

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for November 29

This the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 AM sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists.

Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*indicates new information on this species)

Trumpeter Swan (*Douglas, Jefferson)

Surf Scoter (Las Animas)

Black Scoter (Arapahoe, *Jefferson, Las Animas)

Long-tailed Duck (*Arapahoe, Weld)

Red-throated Loon (Douglas, Jefferson)

HARRIS'S HAWK (Larimer)

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (*Larimer, Pueblo)

Vermilion Flycatcher (Boulder)

SEDGE WREN (Eagle)

PURPLE FINCH (*Jefferson)

SNOW BUNTING (Grand)

Rusty Blackbird (*Arapahoe)

CAPE MAY WARBLER (Pueblo)

Northern Parula (Pueblo)

Blackpoll Warbler (Boulder)

Palm Warbler (Arapahoe, *Jefferson)

Pine Warbler (Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Larimer)

ARAPAHOE COUNTY:

---On November 26 a Black Scoter was reported by Tanja Britton at South Platte Park-South Platte Reservoir.

---On November 28 a continuing pair of (2) Rusty Blackbirds (M/F pair) were reported by several birders at Cherry Creek SP at the tiny pond in woods at north end of swim beach.

---On November 24 a Palm Warbler was reported by Christopher Warneke at Eagle Watch Lake, which is just east of South Platte Reservoir. Last reported on Nov. 25.

—On November 28 a continuing pair of (2) Long-tailed Duck (M/F pair) were reported by several birders at Cherry Creek SP Swim Beach Area.

BOULDER COUNTY:

—On November 27 a Blackpoll Warbler was reported by David Suddijian at Oakwood Drive in SW Longmont, near Airport Rd & Dry Creek Greenway.

---On November 15 a Vermillion Flycatcher was reported by Leslie S. at Walden Ponds, seen daily through November 25.

DOUGLAS COUNTY:

—On November 28 a lingering Trumpeter Swan was reported by several birders at Plum Creek Wetland at W. Titan Rd.

EAGLE COUNTY:

---On November 15 a SEDGE WREN was reported by Eric Culbertson at Lake Creek Village Wetland, which has continued through November 23. There have been only two previous West Slope records on eBird!

GRAND COUNTY:

—On November 27 a SNOW BUNTING was reported by Burke Angstman at Shadow Mountain National Recreation In Grand Lake.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

—On November 28 (2) Palm Warblers (1 Western; 1 Yellow) were reported by Kevin DeBoer at Denver West Office Park, just north of Lena Gulch between Building 5 and the Building 6&7 parking lot.

---On Nov. 28 a lingering Black Scoter was reported at South Platte Park/South Platte Reservoir; Southwest Bay Area.

---On November 24 a Palm Warbler was reported by Glenn Walbek at South Platte Park/South Platte Reservoir; Southwest Bay area.

---On November 24 a Palm Warbler was reported by multiple birders at the "Clear Creek Trail--Golden to I-70" eBird hotspot.

---On November 23 an adult Trumpeter Swan was reported by Franks Ferrell at the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, seen again on Nov 24.

---On November 24 the Red-throated Loon found by Joey Kellner at Chatfield SP in Douglas County, was also seen in Jefferson County.

---On November 24 a Pine Warbler was reported by Jerry Baines at Denver West Office Park.

LARIMER COUNTY:

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY:

—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported by David Tonnessen at Trinidad Reservoir (SP & State Wildlife Area).

—On November 24 a Black Scoter was reported by David Tonnessen at Trinidad Reservoir (SP & State Wildlife Area).

PUEBLO COUNTY:

---On November 15 a juv. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported by Brandon Percival at Pueblo City Park, near the admin. building. One or more continued through November 23.

---On November 17 a CAPE MAY WARBLER WAS reported by Brandon Percival & Van Truan in Pueblo City Park. It was last reported on Nov. 25. Most reports have been east of the Admin. Building.

WELD COUNTY:

---On November 27 a Long-tailed Duck was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Fredrick Reservoir and Recreation Area.

DFO Field Trips...trip details are at the DFO website: DFObirds.org

Annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne

Thursday, November 29

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Paul Slingsby (paslingsby AT comcast.net; 720 347-5169)

First Creek at Denver Open Space

Saturday, December 1

7:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Patrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk AT gmail.com, 303 837-0864)

South Platte River at West Florida Avenue

Sunday, December 2

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bill Wuerthele (wuerthel AT central.com, 720 270-8467)

Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek SP

Monday, December 3

6:15 AM - 1:00 PM

David Suddjian (dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)

South-Central Colorado

Tuesday, December 4

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

David Suddjian (dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)

Barr CCC- Trip is currently full

Thursday, December 6

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Diane Roberts (Samantha576 AT aol.com; 720.278.9025)

Lakes of Lakewood, Belmar Park

Saturday, December 8

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Alison Kondler (birdtrills AT gmail.com; 303.904.9140)

Good birding!

Allison Hilf, Aurora

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303-888-5110

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Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Re: [cobirds] Re: Long-Eared Owls/Wellington

For the record, I did not at all interpret the earlier message as suggesting flushing. I understood that he was suggesting walking along the road and NOT among the trees precisely to avoid (or at least minimize) disturbance. But, maybe I'm wrong.

I would agree however that future requests for information on finding owls in particular locales are ideally made by asking for off-line (directly personal) responses.

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Eric DeFonso
Coal Creek Canyon, Jefferson County, CO (at exactly 8,000' ASL)

On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 8:38 PM John Shenot <johnshenot@gmail.com> wrote:

For the record, I didn't mean to chastise or embarrass the person who posted this. I meant to educate newer birders/posters on an important point about birding ethics.

I'm not perfect, I've done things I regret, and I still have so much to learn.

I apologize if my tone was harsh.

John Shenot
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Re: Long-Eared Owls/Wellington

For the record, I didn't mean to chastise or embarrass the person who posted this. I meant to educate newer birders/posters on an important point about birding ethics.

I'm not perfect, I've done things I regret, and I still have so much to learn.

I apologize if my tone was harsh.

John Shenot
Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Re: Long-Eared Owls/Wellington

The moderator of this list serve should delete this post immediately. People: owls are NOT to be flushed on purpose. I personally don't think their locations should even be revealed publicly, but others don't go that far. I hope we can agree that Advising anyone to flush an owl is crossing an ethical line.

I hope the posters will learn from this.

John Shenot
Fort Collins

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