[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Chatfield - Jeffco

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Tammy and I went to Chatfield Stables and got the GCSP under the junipers with a couple of WCSP.  We also looked for the Redpoll but couldn't find any passarines in the area.  

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[cobirds] Re: Palm Warbler, Adams

Hey Peter,

Thank you so much for this info. I'm the schmuck that was leaving right as you were arriving, I'm glad you were successful ;)

I'll have to try again this week

Matt

On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 9:53:01 AM UTC-7 ge...@ucar.edu wrote:

All, 

The Palm Warbler remains on the island under the bridge by the outfall along the South Platte river.  Park at the junction of York St and E 64th, and walk 1/4 mile northeast.  

Peter Gent,  Boulder.

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[cobirds] News from CFO board of directors

Dear Colorado Field Ornithologists members,

The CFO board of directors held its quarterly meeting last week. Some developments of general interest to Cobirds readers include:

1. Regretfully, the 2021 CFO Convention will be postponed for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We expect to hold it in Pueblo in May 2022.
2. We will hold the inaugural Colorado Birding Challenge on May 8, 2021. This County-based Birdathon provides an opportunity for all CFO members to participate in conserving Colorado's beleaguered grassland bird species! Registration is FREE for CFO members!
3. Our next quarterly Speaker Event will be Sunday March 28 featuring Arvind Panjabi, speaking on efforts to conserve of Colorado's grassland birds during nesting and also wintering in northern Mexico. 
4. We announce a new on-line Birding Skills Workshop Series. Our first workshop is tonight and you can register here.  Eric Hynes will present "Demystifying Winter Raptors" at 7 pm. On February 28, Nick Komar will present "Gulls of Colorado". On March 28, Ted Floyd will present "eBird for Beginners". Visit the CFO website to register for these FREE monthly Zoom workshops.
5. Would you like to be more involved with Colorado Field Ornithologists? We are seeking volunteers to serve on one or more of our Committees as well as additions to our Board of Directors. Request an application from volunteers@cobirds.org. We are particularly in need of expertise in website development and web applications in general. 
6. If you are not yet a member of CFO, please consider joining today!

Nick Komar
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Fort Collins CO

[cobirds] Tonight! Demystifying Wintering Raptors Workshop

Still time to sign up for this free workshop!

Colorado Field Ornithologists invites you to learn how to ID Colorado's wintering raptors!

When: Jan 31, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time via Zoom

Register now at:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwof-GsqjwoHNZ9dhXtNVoTkXTc1O-Brnb-?fbclid=IwAR0j7sPjGRMCTm_37LfGE5aghrHTG3eKaDDw8Jnc3SXuHjcZw-oPQP4k_Xo

Demystifying Wintering Raptors workshop taught by Eric Hynes

Common, conspicuous and oh so confusing... raptors delight and frustrate birders of all skill levels. But it doesn't have to be that way! This program will reprogram your approach to identifying raptors in the field. You will quickly narrow your choices to family by learning which field marks to observe, which clues to lean on, and when to apply the all-important moniker: "unidentified." Subtle secrets to clinch the precise identification will be revealed.

Instructor Eric Hynes has been fascinated by birds and passionate about birding since he first heard the ghostly wailing of a Common Loon at summer camp in Maine almost 40 years ago. Eric's positive energy and infectious enthusiasm for all things wild has drawn many a convert to birding and conservation. Picking a favorite bird is like choosing a favorite child but raptors have been a reoccurring and welcomed theme for much of his field research over several decades. Eric spent six falls as the official counter during fall migration at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, multiple breeding seasons studying Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons and Barn Owls in the Snake River Canyon for the USGS in Idaho, as well as numerous seasons during fall migration banding raptors in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Eric has happily spent countless hours studying birds of prey and he is excited to share his perspective with all who will listen (from a safe distance). These days, when Eric is not an educator for his two young daughters who are learning remotely, he is a bird guide for his local company Box Canyon Birding and a tour leader on hold (waiting for the pandemic to end) for his longtime employer Field Guides Inc. - one of the preeminent international bird tour companies.

Diana Beatty

on behalf of CFO Board

El Paso County

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Re: [cobirds] Looking for Sharp=tailed Grouse

Bill

This posted at 8:14 am Sunday morning.  When did you really post it?

Ira Sanders 

On Sun, Jan 31, 2021, 8:14 AM Bill Schreitz <flannelmoth@gmail.com> wrote:

I am planning to go to the Pawnee National Grasslands this Sunday the 31thfor the day to look for the elusive Sharp-tailed Grouse that has been seen there near Grover. I will be roaming east & west along the roads between CR 136 & 128, and north & south along the roads between CR 99 & 111. The weather indications are encouraging (sunny & low 50's) and sightings are both recent & historic. 

If anyone is interested in joining the search (in separate cars, of course), communicating by walkee-talkee  (or phone where there is a signal), I will be all ears (and eyes, of course). I plan to be in the area by 8 am, monitoring my phone (410-533-1720), and my walkee-talkee (ch.11-22) either to report or receive possible success and location.

 Bill

Bill Schreitz

Centennial, CO

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[cobirds] Looking for Sharp=tailed Grouse

I am planning to go to the Pawnee National Grasslands this Sunday the 31thfor the day to look for the elusive Sharp-tailed Grouse that has been seen there near Grover. I will be roaming east & west along the roads between CR 136 & 128, and north & south along the roads between CR 99 & 111. The weather indications are encouraging (sunny & low 50's) and sightings are both recent & historic. 

If anyone is interested in joining the search (in separate cars, of course), communicating by walkee-talkee  (or phone where there is a signal), I will be all ears (and eyes, of course). I plan to be in the area by 8 am, monitoring my phone (410-533-1720), and my walkee-talkee (ch.11-22) either to report or receive possible success and location.

 Bill

Bill Schreitz

Centennial, CO

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[cobirds] Looking for Sharp-tailed Grouse

Hello  Sharp-tailed Grouse deprived Birders!  I am planning to go to the Pawnee National Grasslands tomorrow (this Sunday the 31th) for the day to look for the elusive Sharp-tailed Grouse that has been seen there near Grover. I will be roaming east & west along the roads between CR 136 & 128, and north & south along the roads between CR 99 & 111. The weather indications are encouraging (sunny & low 50's) and sightings are both recent & historic. If anyone is interested in joining the search (in separate cars, of course), communicating by walkee-talkee  (or phone where there is a signal), I will be all ears (and eyes, of course). I plan to be in the area by 8 am, monitoring my phone (410-533-1720), and my walkee-talkee (ch.11-22) either to report or receive possible success and location.

 Bill

Bill Schreitz

Centennial, CO

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[cobirds] winter wren Arapahoe County Cherry Creek State Park

Hola,

East side of Park. Just observed continuing Winter Wren off Shop Creek Trail to bridge, waterfall & north to 2nd log jam.  I parked at 12 Mile & walked south along road to creek trails. 

Diane Roberts

Highlands Ranch, CO Sent from my iPhone
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[cobirds] Where Have All the Goldfinches Gone? west Centennial, Arapahoe County

Hello Fellow Birders,

 

Up until a week or so ago I had a flock of about 2 dozen American Goldfinches eating me out of house and home every day, at my little townhome yard near Holly & Arapahoe.  Now, they have suddenly evaporated.  Even during the light snow we had earlier this week there were only 3 or 4 at the feeders, and only briefly.  Everybody else is still showing up for the picnic: House Finches, Red- & White-breasted Nuthatches, Bushtits, etc., etc.  Any ideas, facts or theories are welcome.  Thanks!

 

Keep Smilin',

Kevin Corwin

west Centennial, Arapahoe County

 

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[cobirds] Brown Thrasher

A Brown Thrasher has been in Coal Creek Canyon since Dec. 6, 2020, at ~8000 ft. I was going to report it to Rare Bird Alert, and Brown Thrasher is not listed . Was the name changed? Help!

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[cobirds] Even More Rosies/Larimer-Weld

Hi all

We just came back from Fort Collins via Larimer CR 64 (aka Nunn Road aka Weld CR 100) and at the county line spooked a large flock of rosies from both sides of the road numbering 60+. Did not stop.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

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

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[cobirds] Palm Warbler, Adams

All, 

The Palm Warbler remains on the island under the bridge by the outfall along the South Platte river.  Park at the junction of York St and E 64th, and walk 1/4 mile northeast.  

Peter Gent,  Boulder.

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Re: [cobirds] Digest for cobirds@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 5 topics

If the first link doesn't work for you, try this one - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwof-GsqjwoHNZ9dhXtNVoTkXTc1O-Brnb-?fbclid=IwAR0AYcfruCAz7L3vP1qdi5qQcXFi3b62Ik3VjkjdCE7Z_5UVjUeSPKHm1CI

On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 9:06 AM Winsen <winsen@winsenweb.com> wrote:

You're perhaps hearing this otherwise, but we've tried to register, but can't. Ideas?

Thanks.

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• Free CFO Workshop: Demystifying Wintering Raptors Jan. 31 - Register Now! - 2 Updates
• Colorado Springs Goshawk continues - 2 Updates
• 2021 lek viewing COVID impacts? - 1 Update
• Pinyon Jay - 1 Update
• Purple Finches in Bent County, CO - 1 Update

Free CFO Workshop: Demystifying Wintering Raptors Jan. 31 - Register Now!

Diana Beatty <otowi33.33@gmail.com>: Jan 27 07:17PM -0700 Colorado Field Ornithologists invites you to learn how to ID Colorado's wintering raptors!   When: Jan 31, 2021 06:30 PM Mountain Time via Zoom   Register at:   https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwof-GsqjwoHNZ9dhXtNVoTkXTc1O-Brnb-   *Demystifying Wintering Raptors workshop taught by Eric Hynes* Common, conspicuous and oh so confusing... raptors delight and frustrate birders of all skill levels. But it doesn't have to be that way! This program will reprogram your approach to identifying raptors in the field. You will quickly narrow your choices to family by learning which field marks to observe, which clues to lean on, and when to apply the all-important moniker: "unidentified." Subtle secrets to clinch the precise identification will be revealed.     And for a brief bio: Eric Hynes has been fascinated by birds and passionate about birding since he first heard the ghostly wailing of a Common Loon at summer camp in Maine almost 40 years ago. Eric's positive energy and infectious enthusiasm for all things wild has drawn many a convert to birding and conservation. Picking a favorite bird is like choosing a favorite child but raptors have been a reoccurring and welcomed theme for much of his field research over several decades. Eric spent six falls as the official counter during fall migration at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, multiple breeding seasons studying Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons and Barn Owls in the Snake River Canyon for the USGS in Idaho, as well as numerous seasons during fall migration banding raptors in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Eric has happily spent countless hours studying birds of prey and he is excited to share his perspective with all who will listen (from a safe distance). These days, when Eric is not an educator for his two young daughters who are learning remotely, he is a bird guide for his local company Box Canyon Birding and a tour leader on hold (waiting for the pandemic to end) for his longtime employer Field Guides Inc. - one of the preeminent international bird tour companies. ....................     Diana Beatty on behalf of CFO Board from El Paso County

Diana Beatty <otowi33.33@gmail.com>: Jan 27 07:25PM -0700 Start time is 7 p.m. - clarification - hope to see you there!   CFO Board     --   ******   All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.

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Colorado Springs Goshawk continues

Bill Kosar <bill_kosar@msn.com>: Jan 27 01:51PM -0800 Finally saw the Goshawk today (1/27) [image: goshawk_cr.jpg]n in the Stratton Open Space on my 4th attempt. Special thanks to Joan Grant for her very detailed description on Ebird of where the hawk has been hanging out above Cheyenne Mtn High School.   Bill Kosar   Colorado Springs El Paso Counry

Scott <pygmyowl@frii.com>: Jan 27 02:59PM -0700 Beautiful bird...Looks like a female   Scott Rashid   On 1/27/2021 2:51 PM, Bill Kosar wrote:   -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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2021 lek viewing COVID impacts?

"jeffy...@gmail.com" <jeffyegian@gmail.com>: Jan 27 10:45AM -0800 Hi - I'd like to make my first visit to a lek this year. There's a fair amount of info online about locations, but not much if any on closures/restrictions. Does anyone know of one or more leks that will be visitable this year? I'm open to any of the species and up for a long drive. Thanks, Jeff

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Pinyon Jay

Jim Thompson <jimjuliethompson1969@gmail.com>: Jan 27 10:53AM -0800 SW Loveland 0840 this date. one Pinyon and one Blue Jay on a platform feeder.

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Purple Finches in Bent County, CO

Duane Nelson <dnelson1@centurytel.net>: Jan 27 12:58PM -0700 Birders,   After back-to-back snowstorms totaling about 8 inches over the past two days, and an early morning low this morning of -3 F, I birded locally near Las Animas, Bent County, CO. My highlight was a flock of SIX Purple Finches, including two adult males, at Las Animas Junction (marked on the Delorme Colorado Atlas). This has been a good year for Purple Finches in eastern Colorado, but I've never encountered more than two birds in a flock before, and have only seen one adult male in Colorado before today.     To get to Las Animas Junction, head south on State Highway 101 until you cross the Purgatoire River. Head east and south multiple times until you pass a signed wildlife area just after finally crossing the southern railroad track. Drive west on a two track that ends at a grove of trees between the split of the railroad tracks.  Park between the tracks east of the junction, and walk west about 1/3 of a mile toward the bridge over the Purgatoire River. The location where the birds were is south of the aluminum building and propane tank on the east side of the bridge. My footprints in the snow should lead to a place where I scattered seed on the ground for riparian seed-eating birds. The Purple Finches did not go to seed today, but liked feeding in tall sunflowers south of the big cottonwood tree and adjacent thicket.   Other bird species seen at this location today included Northern Cardinal, Mountain Chickadee and Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay. Other uncommon birds are possible.   Duane Nelson   Las Animas, Bent County, CO

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Re: [cobirds] Digest for cobirds@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 5 topics

You're perhaps hearing this otherwise, but we've tried to register, but can't. Ideas?

Thanks.

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• Free CFO Workshop: Demystifying Wintering Raptors Jan. 31 - Register Now! - 2 Updates
• Colorado Springs Goshawk continues - 2 Updates
• 2021 lek viewing COVID impacts? - 1 Update
• Pinyon Jay - 1 Update
• Purple Finches in Bent County, CO - 1 Update

Free CFO Workshop: Demystifying Wintering Raptors Jan. 31 - Register Now!

Diana Beatty <otowi33.33@gmail.com>: Jan 27 07:17PM -0700 Colorado Field Ornithologists invites you to learn how to ID Colorado's wintering raptors!   When: Jan 31, 2021 06:30 PM Mountain Time via Zoom   Register at:   https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwof-GsqjwoHNZ9dhXtNVoTkXTc1O-Brnb-   *Demystifying Wintering Raptors workshop taught by Eric Hynes* Common, conspicuous and oh so confusing... raptors delight and frustrate birders of all skill levels. But it doesn't have to be that way! This program will reprogram your approach to identifying raptors in the field. You will quickly narrow your choices to family by learning which field marks to observe, which clues to lean on, and when to apply the all-important moniker: "unidentified." Subtle secrets to clinch the precise identification will be revealed.     And for a brief bio: Eric Hynes has been fascinated by birds and passionate about birding since he first heard the ghostly wailing of a Common Loon at summer camp in Maine almost 40 years ago. Eric's positive energy and infectious enthusiasm for all things wild has drawn many a convert to birding and conservation. Picking a favorite bird is like choosing a favorite child but raptors have been a reoccurring and welcomed theme for much of his field research over several decades. Eric spent six falls as the official counter during fall migration at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, multiple breeding seasons studying Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons and Barn Owls in the Snake River Canyon for the USGS in Idaho, as well as numerous seasons during fall migration banding raptors in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Eric has happily spent countless hours studying birds of prey and he is excited to share his perspective with all who will listen (from a safe distance). These days, when Eric is not an educator for his two young daughters who are learning remotely, he is a bird guide for his local company Box Canyon Birding and a tour leader on hold (waiting for the pandemic to end) for his longtime employer Field Guides Inc. - one of the preeminent international bird tour companies. ....................     Diana Beatty on behalf of CFO Board from El Paso County

Diana Beatty <otowi33.33@gmail.com>: Jan 27 07:25PM -0700 Start time is 7 p.m. - clarification - hope to see you there!   CFO Board     --   ******   All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.

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Colorado Springs Goshawk continues

Bill Kosar <bill_kosar@msn.com>: Jan 27 01:51PM -0800 Finally saw the Goshawk today (1/27) [image: goshawk_cr.jpg]n in the Stratton Open Space on my 4th attempt. Special thanks to Joan Grant for her very detailed description on Ebird of where the hawk has been hanging out above Cheyenne Mtn High School.   Bill Kosar   Colorado Springs El Paso Counry

Scott <pygmyowl@frii.com>: Jan 27 02:59PM -0700 Beautiful bird...Looks like a female   Scott Rashid   On 1/27/2021 2:51 PM, Bill Kosar wrote:   -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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2021 lek viewing COVID impacts?

"jeffy...@gmail.com" <jeffyegian@gmail.com>: Jan 27 10:45AM -0800 Hi - I'd like to make my first visit to a lek this year. There's a fair amount of info online about locations, but not much if any on closures/restrictions. Does anyone know of one or more leks that will be visitable this year? I'm open to any of the species and up for a long drive. Thanks, Jeff

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Pinyon Jay

Jim Thompson <jimjuliethompson1969@gmail.com>: Jan 27 10:53AM -0800 SW Loveland 0840 this date. one Pinyon and one Blue Jay on a platform feeder.

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Purple Finches in Bent County, CO

Duane Nelson <dnelson1@centurytel.net>: Jan 27 12:58PM -0700 Birders,   After back-to-back snowstorms totaling about 8 inches over the past two days, and an early morning low this morning of -3 F, I birded locally near Las Animas, Bent County, CO. My highlight was a flock of SIX Purple Finches, including two adult males, at Las Animas Junction (marked on the Delorme Colorado Atlas). This has been a good year for Purple Finches in eastern Colorado, but I've never encountered more than two birds in a flock before, and have only seen one adult male in Colorado before today.     To get to Las Animas Junction, head south on State Highway 101 until you cross the Purgatoire River. Head east and south multiple times until you pass a signed wildlife area just after finally crossing the southern railroad track. Drive west on a two track that ends at a grove of trees between the split of the railroad tracks.  Park between the tracks east of the junction, and walk west about 1/3 of a mile toward the bridge over the Purgatoire River. The location where the birds were is south of the aluminum building and propane tank on the east side of the bridge. My footprints in the snow should lead to a place where I scattered seed on the ground for riparian seed-eating birds. The Purple Finches did not go to seed today, but liked feeding in tall sunflowers south of the big cottonwood tree and adjacent thicket.   Other bird species seen at this location today included Northern Cardinal, Mountain Chickadee and Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay. Other uncommon birds are possible.   Duane Nelson   Las Animas, Bent County, CO

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[cobirds] Re: 2021 lek viewing COVID impacts?

I'm also interested, and would love information about where and when we can go.

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 1:31:33 PM UTC-7 jeffy...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi - I'd like to make my first visit to a lek this year.  There's a fair amount of info online about locations, but not much if any on closures/restrictions.  Does anyone know of one or more leks that will be visitable this year?  I'm open to any of the species and up for a long drive.  Thanks, Jeff

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[cobirds] Re: Free CFO Workshop: Demystifying Wintering Raptors Jan. 31 - Register Now!

Start time is 7 p.m. - clarification - hope to see you there!

CFO Board

On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 7:17 PM Diana Beatty <otowi33.33@gmail.com> wrote:

Colorado Field Ornithologists invites you to learn how to ID Colorado's wintering raptors!

When:  Jan 31, 2021 06:30 PM Mountain Time via Zoom

Register at:

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Demystifying Wintering Raptors workshop taught by Eric Hynes

Common, conspicuous and oh so confusing... raptors delight and frustrate birders of all skill levels. But it doesn't have to be that way! This program will reprogram your approach to identifying raptors in the field. You will quickly narrow your choices to family by learning which field marks to observe, which clues to lean on, and when to apply the all-important moniker: "unidentified." Subtle secrets to clinch the precise identification will be revealed.

And for a brief bio:

Eric Hynes has been fascinated by birds and passionate about birding since he first heard the ghostly wailing of a Common Loon at summer camp in Maine almost 40 years ago. Eric's positive energy and infectious enthusiasm for all things wild has drawn many a convert to birding and conservation.  Picking a favorite bird is like choosing a favorite child but raptors have been a reoccurring and welcomed theme for much of his field research over several decades. Eric spent six falls as the official counter during fall migration at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, multiple breeding seasons studying Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons and Barn Owls in the Snake River Canyon for the USGS in Idaho, as well as numerous seasons during fall migration banding raptors in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Eric has happily spent countless hours studying birds of prey and he is excited to share his perspective with all who will listen (from a safe distance). These days, when Eric is not an educator for his two young daughters who are learning remotely, he is a bird guide for his local company Box Canyon Birding and a tour leader on hold (waiting for the pandemic to end) for his longtime employer Field Guides Inc. - one of the preeminent international bird tour companies.

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Diana Beatty on behalf of CFO Board from El Paso County

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[cobirds] Free CFO Workshop: Demystifying Wintering Raptors Jan. 31 - Register Now!

Colorado Field Ornithologists invites you to learn how to ID Colorado's wintering raptors!

When:  Jan 31, 2021 06:30 PM Mountain Time via Zoom

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Demystifying Wintering Raptors workshop taught by Eric Hynes

Common, conspicuous and oh so confusing... raptors delight and frustrate birders of all skill levels. But it doesn't have to be that way! This program will reprogram your approach to identifying raptors in the field. You will quickly narrow your choices to family by learning which field marks to observe, which clues to lean on, and when to apply the all-important moniker: "unidentified." Subtle secrets to clinch the precise identification will be revealed.

And for a brief bio:

Eric Hynes has been fascinated by birds and passionate about birding since he first heard the ghostly wailing of a Common Loon at summer camp in Maine almost 40 years ago. Eric's positive energy and infectious enthusiasm for all things wild has drawn many a convert to birding and conservation.  Picking a favorite bird is like choosing a favorite child but raptors have been a reoccurring and welcomed theme for much of his field research over several decades. Eric spent six falls as the official counter during fall migration at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, multiple breeding seasons studying Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons and Barn Owls in the Snake River Canyon for the USGS in Idaho, as well as numerous seasons during fall migration banding raptors in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Eric has happily spent countless hours studying birds of prey and he is excited to share his perspective with all who will listen (from a safe distance). These days, when Eric is not an educator for his two young daughters who are learning remotely, he is a bird guide for his local company Box Canyon Birding and a tour leader on hold (waiting for the pandemic to end) for his longtime employer Field Guides Inc. - one of the preeminent international bird tour companies.

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Re: [cobirds] Colorado Springs Goshawk continues

Beautiful bird...Looks like a female

Scott Rashid

On 1/27/2021 2:51 PM, Bill Kosar wrote:

Finally saw the Goshawk today (1/27) n in the Stratton Open Space on my 4th attempt. Special thanks to Joan Grant for her very detailed description on Ebird of where the hawk has been hanging out above Cheyenne Mtn High School.

Bill Kosar

Colorado Springs

El Paso Counry

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[cobirds] Colorado Springs Goshawk continues

Finally saw the Goshawk today (1/27) n in the Stratton Open Space on my 4th attempt. Special thanks to Joan Grant for her very detailed description on Ebird of where the hawk has been hanging out above Cheyenne Mtn High School.

Bill Kosar

Colorado Springs

El Paso Counry

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[cobirds] Purple Finches in Bent County, CO

Birders,

After back-to-back snowstorms totaling about 8 inches over the past two days, and an early morning low this morning of -3 F, I birded locally near Las Animas, Bent County, CO. My highlight was a flock of SIX Purple Finches, including two adult males, at Las Animas Junction (marked on the Delorme Colorado Atlas). This has been a good year for Purple Finches in eastern Colorado, but I've never encountered more than two birds in a flock before, and have only seen one adult male in Colorado before today.

To get to Las Animas Junction, head south on State Highway 101 until you cross the Purgatoire River. Head east and south multiple times until you pass a signed wildlife area just after finally crossing the southern railroad track. Drive west on a two track that ends at a grove of trees between the split of the railroad tracks.  Park between the tracks east of the junction, and walk west about 1/3 of a mile toward the bridge over the Purgatoire River. The location where the birds were is south of the aluminum building and propane tank on the east side of the bridge. My footprints in the snow should lead to a place where I scattered seed on the ground for riparian seed-eating birds. The Purple Finches did not go to seed today, but liked feeding in tall sunflowers south of the big cottonwood tree and adjacent thicket.

Other bird species seen at this location today included Northern Cardinal, Mountain Chickadee and Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay. Other uncommon birds are possible.

Duane Nelson

Las Animas, Bent County, CO

[cobirds] Pinyon Jay

SW Loveland 0840 this date.  one Pinyon and one Blue Jay on a platform feeder.  

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[cobirds] 2021 lek viewing COVID impacts?

Hi - I'd like to make my first visit to a lek this year.  There's a fair amount of info online about locations, but not much if any on closures/restrictions.  Does anyone know of one or more leks that will be visitable this year?  I'm open to any of the species and up for a long drive.  Thanks, Jeff

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[cobirds] Merlin at Sawhill Ponds, Boulder

Today in the light snow I went with a visiting Chilean friend to Sawhill in search of owls and whoever else was around. We dipped on the owls, but found a Merlin, I think female prairie, very brown, no grey. He took pictures, which I can send if anyone wants (once he sends them to me) and which I will post on the eBird list. Lots of hooded and common mergansers, no surprises, but a wonderful midday collection of expected birds.

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[cobirds] Old Oklahoma and Kansas Ornithological publications

Hi Everyone,

I am looking to give away old issues of the Bulletin of the Oklahoma Ornithological Society covering the years of May 1968 to March 1984. I also have old issues of the Kansas Ornithological Society Bulletin covering the years of June 1994 to December 2018.

If you are interested in these publications please contact me off line.

Thanks!
Lisa Edwards
Palmer Lake, CO

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[cobirds] Allenspark

I visited a number of spots today in the mountains in Estes Park Allenspark and in Wardlots of Common Goldeneye at Lake Estes but no Barrow's-in Allenspark on Ski Road there are new(to me) feeders at the houses just where the road turns sharply left-the larger house there has always had some feeders but the smaller cabin there now has a group of 4-5feeders right by the road and a convenient pull-off 10-15 yards from the feeders-it's not the Fawnbrook Inn but a lot better than nothing! Had Pine Siskins PygmyRed-breasted Nuthatches and Clark's Nutcracker and Mountain Chickadees and two Turkeys under the feeders-couldn't find any active feeders in Ward but couldn't access Todd Deininger'smap because I had no service there places I usually check weren't active. Good winter birding! Bill Fink

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Re: [cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Jefferson County

Many roads have not changed (birds can...over time), but you might try "A Birder's Guide to Colorado (ABA/Lane Birdfinding Guide) 4th Edition".  You can order this online from many vendors.

This book was the "bible" many years ago and gives turn-by-turn directions to MANY great Colorado birding areas AND then tells you what you may see once you arrive.  Bonus are the bar charts at the back...when used by newer birders it can help keep a birder from reporting birds that are not likely that time of year (for example, vireos of any kind in February, etc.).

Joey.

Joey Kellner

Littleton, Colorado

On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 3:33:22 PM UTC-7 u5b2...@gmail.com wrote:

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Oftentimes, I have no clue where exactly to go to see a bird. A lot of times, it is my first visit to the area. Many times, I have absolutely no idea where to park. 

If only all hotspots came with your wonderful set of directions! 

Susan Rosine

Brighton 

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 12:32 PM Brian Johnson <bunting...@gmail.com> wrote:

The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker that was reported a few days ago (thanks to who found it) continues today. It is along the Bear Creek Greenbelt, ebird hotspot is Kipling to Wadsworth, you can park in the large parking lot just of Estes St, which can be access from Yale (Called the Stone House on Google Maps). The bird is in some pines at the Lakewood City Open Space maintenance area. I am not sure if you can go there so  I saw it from across the river. If you walk under Estes underpass (west) their will be a dirt area that over looks the river not far up stream. From their I got a distant look at the bird.

 Again I am not sure if you can walk around the Lakewood maintenance area which is directly across Estes street. The tree is in the fenced area.

The area is good for other birds also, I found 9 Blue Jays in a single tree. I think that is the most I have seen in a single tree together.

Good Birding

Brian Johnson

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Re: [cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Jefferson County

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Oftentimes, I have no clue where exactly to go to see a bird. A lot of times, it is my first visit to the area. Many times, I have absolutely no idea where to park. 

If only all hotspots came with your wonderful set of directions! 

Susan Rosine

Brighton 

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 12:32 PM Brian Johnson <buntingrobinjay@gmail.com> wrote:

The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker that was reported a few days ago (thanks to who found it) continues today. It is along the Bear Creek Greenbelt, ebird hotspot is Kipling to Wadsworth, you can park in the large parking lot just of Estes St, which can be access from Yale (Called the Stone House on Google Maps). The bird is in some pines at the Lakewood City Open Space maintenance area. I am not sure if you can go there so  I saw it from across the river. If you walk under Estes underpass (west) their will be a dirt area that over looks the river not far up stream. From their I got a distant look at the bird.

 Again I am not sure if you can walk around the Lakewood maintenance area which is directly across Estes street. The tree is in the fenced area.

The area is good for other birds also, I found 9 Blue Jays in a single tree. I think that is the most I have seen in a single tree together.

Good Birding

Brian Johnson

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[cobirds] Jan. 26 BCAS presents Sue Cass on Burrowing Owls in Boulder County

The details to join this zoom meeting can be found below.  We hope to see you online for Sue's stellar presentation!

Burrowing Owls in Boulder County: A tiny owl's battle for survival! – ONLINE MEETING

Burrowing Owls with butterfly prey item. Photo courtesy of Audubon Field Guide.

Join Boulder County Audubon in an online meeting on January 26th, 2021 to learn from Sue Cass about the fascinating history of Burrowing Owls in Boulder County and the work done by our County, City, and many BCAS members who have volunteered to monitor these charismatic owls.

In 1909, Junius Henderson, founder and first Curator of the University of Colorado Henderson Museum of Natural History, declared Burrowing Owl "our most abundant owl on the plains". Boy, have things changed! By the 1990s, Burrowing Owl had nearly disappeared from Boulder County. In 2008, Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS), City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) and the Boulder County Audubon Society (BCAS), with support from the Boulder County Nature Association (BCNA), united in a single cause to locate and monitor every Burrowing Owl nest in the County and the fact that Burrowing Owl is a prairie dog commensal interfuses survival challenges for both species here on the burgeoning Front Range! This is a report on thirteen years of Burrowing Owl monitoring in Boulder County!

Burrowing Owl. Photo by Steve Jones.

Sue Cass is the proud matriarch of a six generation Boulder family and a passionate life-long birder. Sue has contributed enormously to the local ecological community, for which the Boulder County Audubon Society awarded Sue its 2014 Environmental Conservation Award and in 2015 Sue received Boulder County Parks and Open Space Environmental Stewardship Award. Sue's contributions include serving on the Board of Directors of Boulder County Nature Association, since 2001, currently as president; serving on the BCPOS Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee; coordinating the BCNA Winter Raptor Survey since 2001; and coordinator the volunteers for the last 10 years for the BCPOS Burrowing Owl Survey. Sue is also a Volunteer Naturalist for Boulder County Parks and Open Space since 2001 and provides advanced training in raptor ecology and field ID for new Volunteer Naturalists and raptor nest monitors in addition to field ID and instruction on interpretive public programing on the broader subject of the birds of Boulder County.

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When: Tuesday January 26, 2021.   The presentation starting at 7:15 PM. Everyone is encouraged to join early to work through any connection issues (the meeting room will be open at ~7:00 PM).

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