Date: 11/24/25 9:48 pm From: Luke Pheneger <phenegerluke...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Broomfield Christmas Bird Count date noted
Hello all,
THE BROOMFIELD CBC IS ON DECEMBER 21ST! I'm not sure why it says the 27th
on the website but I will get that fixed ASAP.
Luke Pheneger
On Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:21:00 PM UTC-7 John Tumasonis wrote:
> Note: Audubon web address for CBC:
> *https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/join/christmas-bird-count > <https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/join/christmas-bird-count> > *
>
> Then go to "*Click here for a map view of the circles*....."
>
> All:
> Broomfield CO Christmas bird count circle - compiler name and
> email address given when you click on the "bird logo" on the map but does
> appear to be open for registration yet. Count Date is given as 12-27-25.
> I would check the map daily and refresh to see when registration begins, if
> interested.
>
> Well, about time Broomfield got put on the map. The circle contains some
> of the best "hotspots" along the Front Range and does not appear to overlap
> any other count circles. The circle includes most of Broomfield and parts
> of Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, Northglenn, Thornton, and part of Weld
> County.
>
> *Areas of interest* include Wanaka Lake, Hecla Pond, Metzger Farm,
> Plaster Reservoir, Erie Lake, Prince Lake #2, Thomas Lake, Alexx and
> Michael's Pond, the wildlife ponds at Westminster Community College, large
> portions of Big Dry Creek which runs from south west to north east - almost
> bisecting the entire circle (anyone up for a long 15 mile hike?), Eastlake,
> Hunter's Glenn Lake, Croke Reservoir, Margaret's Pond, Mushroom Pond, Vogel
> Ponds area, almost all of the Stearns Lake area, and clips parts of the
> eastern edge of the South Platte River (Adams County) including parts of
> the bikeway, ponds, and open space.
>
> Like all Xmas bird count areas, it's a huge amount of area to cover, and
> not all of it can be covered (unless you're Superman), and has tons of
> walking along bikeways and hiking trails.
>
> I'll try to post what I've been seeing in at some of these locations
> lately to help with those signing up for the Broomfield Christmas bird
> count. And what you should expect to see by December 27th.
>
> Good luck,
> John T (Tumasonis), Broomfield CO
> "I'm not a real birder. I only pretend to be one on CoBirds."
>
>
>
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Then go to "*Click here for a map view of the circles*....."
All: Broomfield CO Christmas bird count circle - compiler name and email address given when you click on the "bird logo" on the map but does appear to be open for registration yet. Count Date is given as 12-27-25. I would check the map daily and refresh to see when registration begins, if interested.
Well, about time Broomfield got put on the map. The circle contains some of the best "hotspots" along the Front Range and does not appear to overlap any other count circles. The circle includes most of Broomfield and parts of Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, Northglenn, Thornton, and part of Weld County.
*Areas of interest* include Wanaka Lake, Hecla Pond, Metzger Farm, Plaster Reservoir, Erie Lake, Prince Lake #2, Thomas Lake, Alexx and Michael's Pond, the wildlife ponds at Westminster Community College, large portions of Big Dry Creek which runs from south west to north east - almost bisecting the entire circle (anyone up for a long 15 mile hike?), Eastlake, Hunter's Glenn Lake, Croke Reservoir, Margaret's Pond, Mushroom Pond, Vogel Ponds area, almost all of the Stearns Lake area, and clips parts of the eastern edge of the South Platte River (Adams County) including parts of the bikeway, ponds, and open space.
Like all Xmas bird count areas, it's a huge amount of area to cover, and not all of it can be covered (unless you're Superman), and has tons of walking along bikeways and hiking trails.
I'll try to post what I've been seeing in at some of these locations lately to help with those signing up for the Broomfield Christmas bird count. And what you should expect to see by December 27th.
Good luck, John T (Tumasonis), Broomfield CO "I'm not a real birder. I only pretend to be one on CoBirds."
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Date: 11/24/25 2:26 pm From: Robert Righter <rorighter...> Subject: [cobirds] Good Grief--Recent vireo Shake-up
Hi
Recent notification from Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The Warbling Vireo has been separated into two distinct species The Eastern Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvis) The Western Warbling Vireo (Vireo swainsoni)
I notice a head ache starting in the back of my head creeping towards the frontal lobs
Bob Righter Denver CO
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Date: 11/22/25 3:14 pm From: Carol D. <dueckercm...> Subject: [cobirds] Northern Pygmy Owl - Mesa County
We just had a visit from a Northern Pygmy Owl in our backyard (Mesa County, Grand Junction/Fruita). It landed in a tree with a meal (probably a sparrow) and stayed long enough for us to get several photos (iphone through a spotting scope).
This is a first for us - we've never heard their call here.
Carol Duecker
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No photos but did see the black spot behind the bird's eye, confirming as
Bonaparte's gull. First one I've seen on Lake McIntosh :)
On Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM David Hyde <davidhyde1951...> wrote:
> Hi all - Just saw what I think is a Bonaparte's gull on Lake McIntosh in
> Longmont: Unfortunately, all I had with me was a pair of 10 X 25
> lightweight binoculars, so... no pix. I'll go back out now with better gear
> and see if the bird is still there. From the SE shore of lake McIntosh,
> near the aluminum monument, if you look to the north you might see the bird
> flying around. Here's what I noticed: slightly smaller than a Ring-billed
> gull, similar gray mantle, bright red/pink feet, upper wing from the elbow
> to the tip of the primaries was an elongated V-shaped whitish band. If I
> manage a photo I'll post it here.
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Hi all - Just saw what I think is a Bonaparte's gull on Lake McIntosh in Longmont: Unfortunately, all I had with me was a pair of 10 X 25 lightweight binoculars, so... no pix. I'll go back out now with better gear and see if the bird is still there. From the SE shore of lake McIntosh, near the aluminum monument, if you look to the north you might see the bird flying around. Here's what I noticed: slightly smaller than a Ring-billed gull, similar gray mantle, bright red/pink feet, upper wing from the elbow to the tip of the primaries was an elongated V-shaped whitish band. If I manage a photo I'll post it here.
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Date: 11/21/25 12:43 pm From: Caoimhín Perkins <ksperkins59...> Subject: [cobirds] Group to find Marston Lake's Long-Tailed Ducks?
Hey y'all,
Long-Tailed Ducks would be a lifer for me and I tried finding them at Marston with my scope last week. My scope is mediocre and has neither the light-gathering nor the magnification to find them way out in the middle of the lake, however, especially since it's been reported that they're immatures and don't seem to have the eponymous long tails to give it away.
I was wondering if anyone with a better scope than mine also wanted to look for them with me sometime soon; ebird's needs reports are still reporting them for me as of this morning, so they should still be there.
Caoimhin
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On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:43:52 PM UTC-7 Brandon wrote:
> Here is a list of some Colorado Christmas Bird Counts and the date from
> the CBC Website, there are other counts that the date hasn't been posted
> yet. Go to the Christmas Bird Count website to get information on how to
> join a count.
>
> Aspen 12/14/2025
> Boulder 12/14/2025
> Evergreen-Idaho Springs 12/14/2025
> Fairplay 12/14/2025
> Gunnison 12/14/2025
> Nunn 12/14/2025
> Pagosa Springs 12/14/2025
> Salida 12/14/2025
> Steamboat Springs 12/14/2025
> John Martin Reservoir 12/15/2025
> Fountain Creek 12/17/2025
> Meeker 12/19/2025
> Colorado Springs 12/20/2025
> Denver 12/20/2025
> Dotsero 12/20/2025
> Eagle Valley 12/20/2025
> Fort Collins 12/20/2025
> Granby 12/20/2025
> Montrose 12/20/2025
> Monte Vista NWR 12/20/2025
> Broomfield 12/21/2025 (new count)
> Durango 12/21/2025
> Bonny Reservoir 12/27/2025
> Cortez 12/27/2025
> Douglas County 12/27/2025
> Delta 12/27/2025
> Barr Lake 12/28/2025
> Crook 12/28/2025
> Denver (urban) 1/1/2026
> Loveland 1/1/2026
> Black Forest 1/3/2026
> Hotchkiss 1/3/2026
> Rawhide Engery Station 1/3/2026
>
> Brandon K Percival
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Date: 11/20/25 4:52 am From: 'Joey Kellner' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Denver Christmas Bird Count (CBC) - Saturday, December 20
*71th DENVER CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025*
*Count Leader/Compiler: *Joey Kellner (303-978-1748), SWDenverBirding at
gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/>
*Feeder Coordinator: *Bob Shade wrshade3 at gmail.com
<https://groups.google.com/> – Feeder watchers, please send your list of
species and numbers of each species to the email above as soon as possible
after “Count Day”.
All are encouraged to participate in the annual Denver Christmas Bird Count
(CBC) sponsored the National Audubon Society.
*Fees: *None! So, no excuses! Come have a great time and help count birds!
Beginners and experts all welcome!
POTLUCK and COMPLILATION:
After a day in the field, ALL participants are invited to attend the
compilation potluck meeting to warm up, chat with other birders, and find
out how the count fared. It is a lot of fun. We will start gathering
around 5:00pm in the multipurpose room at the Chatfield State Park
headquarters on the south side of the lake near the Heronry Overlook (*State
Parks vehicle entry pass required**). *Contact Laura Steadman (lauramsteadman
at gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/> ) and let her know what you will
be bringing (or ask her what items she needs more of). Bringing food is NOT
a requirement to join in the fun! The compilation itself will start closer
to 5:30pm when a representative f all areas arrive/report in with their
sightings.
The 15-mile diameter “count circle” (see image below) is subdivided into 24
“count areas” each with an Area Leader. To participate, please contact the
Area Leader (see below). If you would like to help in an area that still
needs additional observers, call the Count Compiler (contact info above).
*Area* *Number and Location* *Area Leader
Contact Info *
1. Red Rocks Park Gregg Goodrich
303-655-9135
2. Lower Bear Creek Scott Somershoe
615-829-3573
2A. Bear Creek Lake Park Cyndy Johnson
303-378-1335
3. Bow Mar/Marston Luke Pheneger phenegerluke
at gmail.com
19. Morrison/Willowbrook Chris Gilbert
804-214-1508
20. Willow Creek Dale Pate
575-706-4584
21. Mount Lindo/Willow Springs Chris Sherry
303-807-3645
* To participate in Area #9, you must contact the area leader no later
than Monday, November 24.
IF you cannot participate in the Denver CBC, PLEASE consider helping out on
a different Christmas Bird Count (many are held all over Colorado and on
different dates). It's a great way to learn about a new birding area and
meet some great people!
Joey.
Joey Kellner
Littleton, Colorado
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Date: 11/20/25 4:47 am From: 'Joey Kellner' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Denver Christmas Bird Count (CBC) December 20th
Updated to show emails (hopefully)
*71th DENVER CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025*
*Count Leader/Compiler: *Joey Kellner (303-978-1748), SWDenverBirding at
gmail.com <SWDenverBirding...>
*Feeder Coordinator: *Bob Shade wrshade3 at gmail.com <wrshade3...>
– Feeder watchers, please send your list of species and numbers of each
species to the email above as soon as possible after “Count Day”.
*Potluck Coordinator: *Laura Steadman lauramsteadman at gmail.com
<lauramsteadman...>;
All are encouraged to participate in the annual Denver Christmas Bird Count
(CBC) sponsored the National Audubon Society.
*Fees: *None! So, no excuses! Come have a great time and help count birds!
Beginners and experts all welcome!
POTLUCK and COMPLILATION:
After a day in the field, ALL participants are invited to attend the
compilation potluck meeting to warm up, chat with other birders, and find
out how the count fared. It is a lot of fun. We will start gathering
around 5:00pm in the multipurpose room at the Chatfield State Park
headquarters on the south side of the lake near the Heronry Overlook (*State
Parks vehicle entry pass required**). *Contact Laura Steadman (lauramsteadman
at gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/> ) and let her know what you will
be bringing (or ask her what items she needs more of). Bringing food is NOT
a requirement to join in the fun! The compilation itself will start closer
to 5:30pm when a representative f all areas arrive/report in with their
sightings.
The 15-mile diameter “count circle” is subdivided into 24 “count areas”
each with an Area Leader. To participate, please contact the Area Leader
(see below). If you would like to help in an area that still needs
additional observers, call the Count Compiler (contact info above).
*Area* *Number and Location* *Area Leader
Contact Info *
1. Red Rocks Park Gregg Goodrich
303-655-9135
2. Lower Bear Creek Scott Somershoe
615-829-3573
2A. Bear Creek Lake Park Cyndy Johnson
303-378-1335
3. Bow Mar/Marston Luke Pheneger phenegerluke
at gmail.com
4A. Lower South Platte - East Cole Sage colesage03
at gmail.com <colesage03...>
4B. Lower South Platte - West Glenn Walbek juncos
at comcast.net
5. Highline Ditch Jason Zolle
zollejd at gmail.com
6. Plum Creek Norm Erthal
303-917-2596
7A. Middle South Platte - West Audrey Hicks Audrey
at denveraudubon.org
7B. Middle South Platte - East Steve Stachowiak
720-256-6583
8. Chatfield Reservoir Joey Kellner
303-978-1748
9. Upper South Platte * Jill Holden
720-288-4018
10. Lower Deer Creek (Chatfield Farms) Barbra Sobhani barbramaher
at comcast.net <barbramaher...>
11. Upper Deer Creek Wes Donnell 720-648-7305
or wdonnell7584 at gmail.com <wdonnell7584...>)
12. Yegge Peak Audrey Boag aboag
at ecentral.com
13. Doublehead Mountain Amy Davis amyjaned21
at hotmail.com <amyjaned21...>
14. North Turkey Creek Ed Furlong
303-956-8321
15. Indian Hills Ryan Dibala
ryan at gobirdingman.com <ryan...>
16. Upper Bear Creek Laura Steadman lauramsteadman
at gmail.com <lauramsteadman...>
17. Ken Caryl Ranch David Suddjian dsuddjian
at gmail.com <dsuddjian...>
18. Garrison Gate Archer Silverman archer.silverman
at gmail.com <archer.silverman...>
19. Morrison/Willowbrook Chris Gilbert
804-214-1508
20. Willow Creek Dale Pate
575-706-4584
21. Mount Lindo/Willow Springs Chris Sherry
303-807-3645
* To participate in Area #9, you must contact the area leader no later
than Monday, November 24.
On Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:42:35 AM UTC-7 Joey Kellner wrote:
> *71th DENVER CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025*
>
> *Count Leader/Compiler: *Joey Kellner (303-978-1748 <(303)%20978-1748>),
> <SWDenve......>
>
> *Feeder Coordinator: *Bob Shade <wrsh......> – Feeder watchers,
> please send your list of species and numbers of each species to the email
> above as soon as possible after “Count Day”.
>
> *Potluck Coordinator: *Laura Steadman <laurams......>;
>
> All are encouraged to participate in the annual Denver Christmas Bird
> Count (CBC) sponsored the National Audubon Society.
>
> *Fees: *None! So, no excuses! Come have a great time and help count
> birds! Beginners and experts all welcome!
>
> POTLUCK and COMPILATION:
>
> After a day in the field, ALL participants are invited to attend the
> compilation potluck meeting to warm up, chat with other birders, and find
> out how the count fared. It is a lot of fun. We will start gathering
> around 5:00pm in the multipurpose room at the Chatfield State Park
> headquarters on the south side of the lake near the Heronry Overlook (*State
> Parks vehicle entry pass required**). *Contact Laura Steadman (lauramsteadman
> at gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/> ) and let her know what you
> will be bringing (or ask her what items she needs more of). Bringing food
> is NOT a requirement to join in the fun! The compilation itself will start
> closer to 5:30pm when a representative f all areas arrive/report in with
> their sightings.
>
> The 15-mile diameter “count circle” is subdivided into 24 “count areas”
> each with an Area Leader. To participate, please contact the Area Leader
> (see below). If you would like to help in an area that still needs
> additional observers, call the Count Compiler (contact info above).
>
> *Area* *Number and Location* *Area Leader
> Contact Info *
>
> 1. Red Rocks Park Gregg Goodrich
> 303-655-9135 <(303)%20655-9135>
>
> 2. Lower Bear Creek Scott Somershoe
> 615-829-3573 <(615)%20829-3573>
>
> 2A. Bear Creek Lake Park Cyndy Johnson
> 303-378-1335 <(303)%20378-1335>
>
> 3. Bow Mar/Marston Luke Pheneger
> <pheneg......>
>
> 4A. Lower South Platte - East Cole Sage
> <coles......>
>
> 4B. Lower South Platte - West Glenn Walbek
> <jun......>
>
> 5. Highline Ditch Jason Zolle
> <zol......>
>
> 6. Plum Creek Norm Erthal
> 303-917-2596 <(303)%20917-2596>
>
> 7A. Middle South Platte - West Audrey Hicks
> <Aud......>
>
> 7B. Middle South Platte - East Steve Stachowiak
> 720-256-6583 <(720)%20256-6583>
>
> 8. Chatfield Reservoir Joey Kellner
> 303-978-1748 <(303)%20978-1748>
>
> 9. Upper South Platte * Jill Holden
> 720-288-4018 <(720)%20288-4018>
>
> 10. Lower Deer Creek (Chatfield Farms) Barbra Sobhani
> <barbr......>
>
> 11. Upper Deer Creek Wes Donnell
> 720-648-7305 <(720)%20648-7305> or <wdonne......>)
>
> 12. Yegge Peak Audrey Boag
> <ab......>
>
> 13. Doublehead Mountain Amy Davis
> <amyja......>
>
> 14. North Turkey Creek Ed Furlong
> 303-956-8321 <(303)%20956-8321>
>
> 15. Indian Hills Ryan Dibala
> <ry......>
>
> 16. Upper Bear Creek Laura Steadman
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> 21. Mount Lindo/Willow Springs Chris Sherry
> 303-807-3645 <(303)%20807-3645>
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> different dates). It's a great way to learn about a new birding area and
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*Feeder Coordinator: *Bob Shade <wrshade3...> – Feeder watchers,
please send your list of species and numbers of each species to the email
above as soon as possible after “Count Day”.
All are encouraged to participate in the annual Denver Christmas Bird Count
(CBC) sponsored the National Audubon Society.
*Fees: *None! So, no excuses! Come have a great time and help count birds!
Beginners and experts all welcome!
POTLUCK and COMPILATION:
After a day in the field, ALL participants are invited to attend the
compilation potluck meeting to warm up, chat with other birders, and find
out how the count fared. It is a lot of fun. We will start gathering
around 5:00pm in the multipurpose room at the Chatfield State Park
headquarters on the south side of the lake near the Heronry Overlook (*State
Parks vehicle entry pass required**). *Contact Laura Steadman (lauramsteadman
at gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/> ) and let her know what you will
be bringing (or ask her what items she needs more of). Bringing food is NOT
a requirement to join in the fun! The compilation itself will start closer
to 5:30pm when a representative f all areas arrive/report in with their
sightings.
The 15-mile diameter “count circle” is subdivided into 24 “count areas”
each with an Area Leader. To participate, please contact the Area Leader
(see below). If you would like to help in an area that still needs
additional observers, call the Count Compiler (contact info above).
*Area* *Number and Location* *Area Leader
Contact Info *
1. Red Rocks Park Gregg Goodrich
303-655-9135
2. Lower Bear Creek Scott Somershoe
615-829-3573
2A. Bear Creek Lake Park Cyndy Johnson
303-378-1335
3. Bow Mar/Marston Luke Pheneger
<phenegerluke...>
4A. Lower South Platte - East Cole Sage
<colesage03...>
4B. Lower South Platte - West Glenn Walbek
<juncos...>
5. Highline Ditch Jason Zolle
<zollejd...>
6. Plum Creek Norm Erthal
303-917-2596
7A. Middle South Platte - West Audrey Hicks
<Audrey...>
7B. Middle South Platte - East Steve Stachowiak
720-256-6583
8. Chatfield Reservoir Joey Kellner
303-978-1748
9. Upper South Platte * Jill Holden
720-288-4018
10. Lower Deer Creek (Chatfield Farms) Barbra Sobhani
<barbramaher...>
11. Upper Deer Creek Wes Donnell 720-648-7305
or <wdonnell7584...>)
12. Yegge Peak Audrey Boag
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13. Doublehead Mountain Amy Davis
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14. North Turkey Creek Ed Furlong
303-956-8321
15. Indian Hills Ryan Dibala
<ryan...>
16. Upper Bear Creek Laura Steadman
<lauramsteadman...>
19. Morrison/Willowbrook Chris Gilbert
804-214-1508
20. Willow Creek Dale Pate
575-706-4584
21. Mount Lindo/Willow Springs Chris Sherry
303-807-3645
* To participate in Area #9, you must contact the area leader no later
than Monday, November 24.
IF you cannot participate in the Denver CBC, PLEASE consider helping out
on a different Christmas Bird Count (many are held all over Colorado and on
different dates). It's a great way to learn about a new birding area and
meet some great people!
Joey.
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Littleton, Colorado
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Here is a list of some Colorado Christmas Bird Counts and the date from the CBC Website, there are other counts that the date hasn't been posted yet. Go to the Christmas Bird Count website to get information on how to join a count.
Aspen 12/14/2025 Boulder 12/14/2025 Evergreen-Idaho Springs 12/14/2025 Fairplay 12/14/2025 Gunnison 12/14/2025 Nunn 12/14/2025 Pagosa Springs 12/14/2025 Salida 12/14/2025 Steamboat Springs 12/14/2025 John Martin Reservoir 12/15/2025 Fountain Creek 12/17/2025 Meeker 12/19/2025 Colorado Springs 12/20/2025 Denver 12/20/2025 Dotsero 12/20/2025 Eagle Valley 12/20/2025 Fort Collins 12/20/2025 Granby 12/20/2025 Montrose 12/20/2025 Monte Vista NWR 12/20/2025 Broomfield 12/21/2025 (new count) Durango 12/21/2025 Bonny Reservoir 12/27/2025 Cortez 12/27/2025 Douglas County 12/27/2025 Delta 12/27/2025 Barr Lake 12/28/2025 Crook 12/28/2025 Denver (urban) 1/1/2026 Loveland 1/1/2026 Black Forest 1/3/2026 Hotchkiss 1/3/2026 Rawhide Engery Station 1/3/2026
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Date: 11/17/25 3:55 pm From: 'BCO gal' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] THIS THURSDAY! CFO Speaker Series - Efforts to Revive the Population of Lesser Prairie-chickens in SE CO
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Date: 11/17/25 11:47 am From: Don Marsh <ridgwaybrdr...> Subject: [cobirds] Red-necked Grebe - Ridgway Reservoir
This morning a Red-necked Grebe was at Ridgway Reservoir in Ouray County. It is only the second bird of this species to be recorded in the county. Also present was a "female-type" Canvasback. Here are my checklist with a poor digiscoped photo: eBird Checklist - 17 Nov 2025 - Ridgway Visitors Center and Campground (Upper CG) - 7 species<https://ebird.org/checklist/S284953773> Don Marsh
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Date: 11/14/25 4:07 pm From: Don Marsh <ridgwaybrdr...> Subject: [cobirds] American Bittern in Montrose
This afternoon I had an American Bittern fly over the road in front of me while driving through the Bridges Golf Course in Montrose. It landed in a ditch, and I was able to get a cell phone photo. I'm not sure if this is a first county record, but eBird doesn't show any records for Montrose County. Delta County, just to the north, has lots of records. Here is my checklist with the poor-quality cell phone photo: https://ebird.org/checklist/S284464004 Don Marsh
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Date: 11/14/25 3:54 pm From: Lea Ann Brown <lannisam...> Subject: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes
At about 2:00 this afternoon, 11/14 we had a flock of 20 - 25 Sandhill Cranes overhead. Heard before seen, they were catching thermals and ambling South.
Always a thrill to hear and see them.
Central Highlands Ranch
Douglas County
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The winter of 2013-14 saw the largest irruption of Snowy Owls into the
eastern United States in perhaps a century. That invasion marked an
unprecedented opportunity to learn more about these mysterious hunters of
the Arctic. Out of that event and frantic weeks of organizing as the
irruption unfolded came Project SNOWstorm, a collaborative research effort
focused on this huge but underknown raptor of the North. Author, researcher
and SNOWstorm co-founder Scott Weidensaul will share the project’s story —
how a huge,collaborative research effort focused on snowy owls came
together so quickly. Funded
with the help of people from around the globe, it has since grown into the
largest and most comprehensive study of Snowy Owls in the world.
More than 40 scientists, bird banders and wildlife veterinarians have
volunteered their time and efforts. Using sophisticated satellite
transmitters, they have tracked more than 110 Snowy Owls from Alaska and
the Dakotas to the Great Lakes, Northeast US and beyond. The project also
consults with airports and airfields to prevent airplane-owl strikes, even
relocating some birds to more secure spots
Weidensaul has written nearly 30 books on natural history, including the
Pulitzer Prize finalist Living on the Wind. A fellow of the American
Ornithological Society, he is a contributing editor for Audubon magazine
and writes for a variety publications, including the birding bimonthly BWD
and the Cornell Lab’s Living Bird quarterly. Based in New Hampshire,
Weidensaul is an active field researcher, studying Northern Saw-whet Owl
migration for nearly 30 years,
winter hummingbirds in the East and bird migration in Alaska.
David Suddjian
Littleton, CO
Denver Field Ornithologists
Communications and Outreach
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Date: 11/12/25 12:13 pm From: George Mayfield <georgemayfield...> Subject: [cobirds] Share Your Bird Photos for Colorado Birds! - Summer 2025 (June 1 - July 31)
Subject: Share Your Bird Photos for Colorado Birds! - Summer 2025 (June 1 -
July 31)
Dear Colorado Bird Photographers,
It’s that time again! We’re thrilled to invite you to submit your top-notch
bird photographs for the upcoming issue of *Colorado Birds*, the quarterly
journal of the Colorado Field Ornithologists. For our “News From The Field”
feature, we’re looking for striking images of rare, vagrant, or otherwise
unusual birds spotted in Colorado between *June 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025*
(submission guidelines below).
If you’d like to be featured, please send your best high-quality photos to
me at <george...> by *Sunday, November 16, 2025*. Don’t forget to
follow the file-naming guidelines included below when submitting.
We’re especially eager to showcase photos of these noteworthy species
observed during this period:
Thanks for your contributions to *Colorado Birds*. Your dedication and
generosity help maintain our journal’s excellence, making it one of the
country’s finest. Thanks for sharing your photography with us!
George Mayfield
Photo Editor, Colorado Birds
Wheat Ridge, CO
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*Photo Submission Guidelines:*
Photos from *Summer 2025 (June 1-July 31)*
Photos must be your own, and by submitting them, you give Colorado Birds
permission to reproduce in any issue and on the CFO website. We always
credit images with the photographer’s name.
*Please use the following format for the photo file names*:
*species-date-location-county-photographer*. For example, a photo of an
American Robin taken Oct. 4, 2024 at Chatfield State Park by John James
Audubon would be named as follows:
*American Robin (or AMRO)-20241004-Chatfield-Adams-JJAudubon.*
Minimum quality for interior publication use is 750 x 900 pixels. To be
considered for the journal cover, photos must be at least 2625 pixels
(vertically) x 1725 pixels (horizontally). Please send original files in
the largest resolution possible (300 dpi is preferable) . We will crop and
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Date: 11/11/25 10:59 pm From: Cassie Cranmore <cassiecranmore...> Subject: [cobirds] Thurs, Nov 13, Zoom & In Person: Significance of the Bald Eagle in Native American Culture and the Ecosystem
Eagles are a lasting symbol for Native American peoples and play a crucial
role in the ecosystem. This presentation will highlight the unique bond
between the Bald Eagle and the cultures that call the same lands home, a
bond that inspired much of the eagle's protection.
Our new DEI chair, Delilah Lopez will be presenting on:
“Sharing Knowledge on the Significance of the Bald Eagle in Native American
Culture and the Ecosystem”
Delilah Lopez is a CSU Alum, Master's Student, and enrolled member of the
Chippewa Cree Tribe.
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Date: 11/11/25 10:56 pm From: Cassie Cranmore <cassiecranmore...> Subject: [cobirds] Sharing Knowledge on the Thurs, Nov 13, Zoom & In Person: Significance of the Bald Eagle in Native American Culture and the Ecosystem
Eagles are a lasting symbol for Native American peoples and play a crucial
role in the ecosystem. This presentation will highlight the unique bond
between the Bald Eagle and the cultures that call the same lands home, a
bond that inspired much of the eagle's protection.
Our new DEI chair, Delilah Lopez will be presenting on:
“Sharing Knowledge on the Significance of the Bald Eagle in Native American
Culture and the Ecosystem”
Delilah Lopez is a CSU Alum, Master's Student, and enrolled member of the
Chippewa Cree Tribe.
THIS THURSDAY, November 13
The program is FREE and open to the public.
Social Time & Refreshments: 7:00 p.m.
Presentation: 7:30 p.m.
In-Person - Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr.
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Date: 11/11/25 6:34 am From: Diana Beatty <otowi33.33...> Subject: [cobirds] Fountain Creek Christmas Bird Count Wednesday December 17th
The Fountain Creek Christmas Bird Count is Wednesday December 17th in and around Fountain, Colorado, a bit south of Colorado Springs. You can view the count circle map using this link and selecting the Fountain Creek CBC https://cbcviewer.appspot.com/ We are looking for another area leader, a reserve/backup leader, and a handful of birding volunteers for the count this year.
If you are interested, feel free to send me a private message. Thanks!
Diana Beatty Fountain Creek CBC coordinator
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Today on a walk my friend and I spotted a spotted towhee with an orange spot on the crown. The spot took up most of the crown. We looked through photos on Merlin but couldn’t find pictures that showed this color. We only had our phones, so video isn’t the best. If you zoom in you can see it.
Any idea how this coloring occurs?
Thank you,
Annette Aguero
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Date: 11/9/25 6:30 pm From: Matias Comina <matiasdcomina...> Subject: [cobirds] Tickets Available –BCAS Presents: The Secret Lives of North American Woodpeckers with Paul Bannick (Nov. 11)
*📅 Event Details*
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
*Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder (UUCB)*
5001 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder CO
🎟 Tickets $10 · Limited Seating
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*🎟 Ticket Information*
As seating is limited, this will be a *ticketed event.*
Tickets go on sale *October 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM.*
Tickets are *$10*
Please bring *proof of purchase* (digital or printed) to the program.
Woodpeckers are the beating heart of North American forests*.* Their
rhythmic drumming echoes through the trees, while their excavations create
homes for owls and countless other species. Acting as keystone species,
they are vital to the health and balance of wooded habitats across the
continent.
In this new presentation, Paul Bannick takes us deep into the lives of
these remarkable birds—from Alaska’s boreal forests and the oak woodlands
of the Midwest to the desert borderlands of the Southwest and the tropical
forests of Mexico and Florida.
Through *first-hand field experiences*, *over 200 never-before-published
photographs*, and *the latest science*, Paul shares an intimate look at
woodpeckers in every season—courtship, nesting, fledging, and surviving the
winter months. He also explores the habitats that sustain these species and
what we can do to protect them.
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*About Paul Bannick*
Paul Bannick is an award-winning author and wildlife photographer known for
his stunning imagery that inspires education and conservation. He is the
author and photographer of five acclaimed books, including *Owl: A Year in
the Lives of North American Owls* and *The Owl and the Woodpecker*.
His photography has appeared in *The New York Times*, *Audubon*, *Nature’s
Best Photography*, and major bird guides from *Audubon*, *Peterson*, and *The
Smithsonian*. He has also appeared on *NBC Nightly News*, *PBS*, and *NPR*,
and serves as a Director for *Conservation Northwest*.
Explore more of Paul’s work and books at PaulBannick.com.
Best,
Matias Comina
BCAS Board Member
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Thread closed, as not pertaining to Colorado or Colorado birding. Also, we
generally don't promote commercial ventures on CoBirds, please. Thanks.
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> No matter where you go, it isn't that easy to find a qualified local
> guide for a day of birding. We are spoiled here in Colorado.
> I managed to grab a day of birding on a family trip to Morocco. I can
> recommend these guys, Gayuin Birding. they were responsive, helpful, and
> provided a great one-day birding experience from Marrakesh to the High
> Atlas.
>
> http://gayuin.com/ > Brahim runs the guide service and they also have a Riad that is
> bird-focus.
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Date: 11/9/25 9:38 am From: l p <linpurcellzz...> Subject: [cobirds] birding guide Morocco
No matter where you go, it isn't that easy to find a qualified local guide for a day of birding. We are spoiled here in Colorado. I managed to grab a day of birding on a family trip to Morocco. I can recommend these guys, Gayuin Birding. they were responsive, helpful, and provided a great one-day birding experience from Marrakesh to the High Atlas.
http://gayuin.com/ Brahim runs the guide service and they also have a Riad that is bird-focus.
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Date: 11/9/25 7:52 am From: Jeff P <jeff.percell...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Least Bittern - Sawhill Ponds - Boulder County
Apparently I don't know what month it is. First seen 11/5. 🙈
Best,
Jeff
On Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 2:39 PM Jeff P <jeff.percell...> wrote:
> There is a Least Bittern in Boulder County at Sawhill Ponds, first found
> Wednesday 10/5 by Boulder County Open Space staff member Lauren, refound
> this morning by Kristi Dhaliwal.
>
> Best viewed from: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GY5YUtVUjAw4CX4LA >
> Good birding,
> Jeff Percell
> Erie, CO
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Date: 11/8/25 1:39 pm From: Jeff P <jeff.percell...> Subject: [cobirds] Least Bittern - Sawhill Ponds - Boulder County
There is a Least Bittern in Boulder County at Sawhill Ponds, first found Wednesday 10/5 by Boulder County Open Space staff member Lauren, refound this morning by Kristi Dhaliwal.
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Date: 11/6/25 5:24 pm From: Don Marsh <ridgwaybrdr...> Subject: [cobirds] Ouray County Cattle Egrets
This morning a dozen Western Cattle Egrets were found roosting in a large willow tree just off of Highway 550 in Ridgway (https://ebird.org/checklist/S283155757). Egrets of any type are tough to find in Ouray County, so I was pleasantly surprised and pleased to see them. These cattle egrets became my 250th Ouray County bird species, a milestone I had hoped to accomplish before the end of the 2025.
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Date: 11/6/25 3:22 pm From: Bev Baker - Boulder County Audubon Society <bev...> Subject: [cobirds] REMINDER: Tickets Available –BCAS Presents: The Secret Lives of North American Woodpeckers with Paul Bannick (Nov. 11)
*📅 Event Details*
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Doors and socializing at 6:45
Program 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
*Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder (UUCB)*
5001 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder CO
🎟 Tickets $10 · Non-refundable · Limited Seating
*NOTE: *This program is being offered *in person only. *It won't be
live-streamed or recorded.
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*🎟 Ticket Information*
As seating is limited, this will be a *ticketed event.*
Tickets are *$10* and *non-refundable.*
Please bring *proof of purchase* (digital or printed) to the program.
Woodpeckers are the beating heart of North American forests*.* Their
rhythmic drumming echoes through the trees, while their excavations create
homes for owls and countless other species. Acting as keystone species,
they are vital to the health and balance of wooded habitats across the
continent.
In this new presentation, Paul Bannick takes us deep into the lives of
these remarkable birds—from Alaska’s boreal forests and the oak woodlands
of the Midwest to the desert borderlands of the Southwest and the tropical
forests of Mexico and Florida.
Through *first-hand field experiences*, *over 200 never-before-published
photographs*, and *the latest science*, Paul shares an intimate look at
woodpeckers in every season—courtship, nesting, fledging, and surviving the
winter months. He also explores the habitats that sustain these species and
what we can do to protect them.
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*About Paul Bannick*
Paul Bannick is an award-winning author and wildlife photographer known for
his stunning imagery that inspires education and conservation. He is the
author and photographer of five acclaimed books, including *Owl: A Year in
the Lives of North American Owls* and *The Owl and the Woodpecker*.
His photography has appeared in *The New York Times*, *Audubon*, *Nature’s
Best Photography*, and major bird guides from *Audubon*, *Peterson*, and *The
Smithsonian*. He has also appeared on *NBC Nightly News*, *PBS*, and *NPR*,
and serves as a Director for *Conservation Northwest*.
Explore more of Paul’s work and books at PaulBannick.com.
Bev Baker
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Date: 11/6/25 1:11 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Interesting Red Crossbill vocalization webinar video
Hi CoBirders,
The Los Angeles Birders group has a great series of webinars (they are California birders, afterall ;-). I want to recommend this video of a webinar by Lance Benner on Red Crossbills and their flight call types, and also some info on Evening Grosbeak call types. There is some California focus but he also looks at the bigger picture. https://www.labirders.org/webinars/crossbills.html
David Suddjian Littleton, CO
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Date: 11/6/25 6:45 am From: 'BCO gal' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] CFO Speaker Series Kicks Off Nov. 20 - The Fight to Bring Back the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Population
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Date: 11/5/25 6:45 am From: John Tumasonis <snakemonev...> Subject: [cobirds] East Lake, Thorton CO, waterfowl
All: Lots of waterfowl are assembling on East Lake (East Lake Park) in Thornton. I only had binoculars, so somebody with a good scope may be able to pick out some rarities if you visit. Listed below are minimum counts. Remember that species are coming in and out in droves - so what you see one day, may not be there the next day. Counts were done on 11-4-25, midday. Note: port-a-potty is available on York Street parking area near Lake Village Park, to the north, across 128th. Best viewing is on the northeast side, due to sun glare.
Pr = Present EL = East Lake
Great Blue Heron - 1 - EL Canada Goose - 40+ - EL (no Cackling yet) Mallard - scant, only 4 = EL Gadwall - 50+ - EL American Wigeon - 300+ - EL Northern Shoveler - only 1 - EL Redhead - 200+ - EL Ring Necked Duck - 200+ - EL Lesser Scaup - 100+ - EL Bufflehead - 60+ - EL Red Tailed Hawk - 1 Immature - EL American Coot - 150+ - EL Ring Billed Gull - 40+ Eurasian Collared Dove - Pr Northern Flicker - Pr Blue Jay - Pr Black Billed Magpie - Pr American Crow - Pr Black Capped Chickadee - Pr White Crowned Sparrow - 2 - EL, west side of lake Red Winged Blackbird - 100+ - EL House Finch - Pr COMMON GRACKLE - 2 - at Lake Village Park, across the street to the north European Starling - Pr
Conspicuously absent: Rock Doves
Best of luck, John T (Tumasonis) "I'm not a real birder. I only pretend to be one on CoBirds."
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He got himself something to eat this morning. This video is from my niece in Rye, who has been seeing it everyday.
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Date: 11/3/25 6:58 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Green Heron at Eleven Mile Canyon, Park County, Nov 3
Today our DFO/Aiken Audubon field trip to Park County found an adult Green Heron along the South Platte River in Eleven Mile Canyon. It was at Eleven Mile Picnic Ground, which is about 5 miles up from Hwy 24 at the town of Lake George. Credit to El Paso's Jessica Miller for spotting it.
eBird has three other records of this species from Park County, all from July. I am aware of at least one other record for Park that is not in eBird, also from summer. eBird shows no other records for November from any of the state's mountain counties, and no records from those counties after Oct 14. Admittedly, there may be other records not submitted to eBird, but it does indicate the unusual quality of today's record for late fall from the mountains.
We tallied an impressive 22 American Dippers from Lake George to the Eleven Mile Reservoir dam.
David Suddjian Littleton, CO
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Date: 11/3/25 9:22 am From: Ted Floyd <tedfloyd73...> Subject: [cobirds] CFO field trip announcement: Return of The Great Boulder Caper!—Black Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO) is pleased to announce The Great
Boulder Caper, v. 2025. This zaniest birding event of the year will be held
the day after American Thanksgiving, on Black *F**riday, November 28, 2025.*
The Caper is not a traditional CFO field trip. Our itinerary will be
determined by local conditions and what seems exciting that day. The Caper
is freeform: part–birding flashmob, part–progressive dinner party.
*Co-leaders are Ted Floyd and Megan Jones Patterson.* Plus whichever of you
are forcibly conscripted as co-leaders by Ted and Megan on the spot.
Here's how to caper with us: *Please register online
<https://cobirds.org/events/great-boulder-caper-v2025/> with CFO;* the
online registration form is fast, easy, and intuitive. CFO won't ask you
for money, sell your identity to Starbucks, or track your every
movement with the eBird app. After you're registered, Ted and Megan will
confirm with you the meetup point, essentially unknown at the present time,
and the vaguest sense of an itinerary, which, honestly, gets determined
day-of. But if you need a general sense for things, it seems likely that we
will get underway in the *7am hour* somewhere in the general vicinity
of *Longmont,
Boulder County.*
The Caper is free and open to the public, but we need to cap this popular
outing at 30 participants. So it is *first-come first-served;* and,
surreally, several of you already have reserved a spot, even though this
announcement is going out only now. Go figure.
*Ride-sharing is strongly encouraged.* Figure it out among yourselves.
We’re all friends. And if your rider or driver is a perfect stranger, well,
how often do you meet a perfect person? *Feel free to come and go as you
please.* Most years, a few of us are still capering well past sundown; but
it is also totally fine to bail at noon, or not show up till noon, or
whatever.
What will we see? *Late November is brilliant in Boulder County.* No
guarantees, but recent Capers have produced Swamp and White-throated
sparrows, Virginia Rails, Marsh and Canyon wrens, Prairie Falcons and
Prairie Merlins, Ferruginous and Rough-legged hawks, Northern Shrikes,
American Dippers, Eastern Screech-Owls, rare geese and gulls, late
shorebirds, great studies of eagles, every variety of Dark-eyed Junco
imaginable, and enchanting flocks of bewitching American Bushtits.
What will we do? Watch birds, of course. Eat leftovers. Ridicule
shoppers. *Share
our love of birds and other wild things with one another.*
*All are welcome! *You don’t have to be a CFO member to caper with us,
although, if you are not, it is likely that the several CFO BOD members in
attendance will compel you to join. Children, teens, and non-birding
companions are especially welcome.
Participant feedback from last year’s Caper: “I laughed. I cried. It
changed my life.” “The most fun you’ll have with your pants on.” “I left my
food, money, and optics in Ted Floyd’s car. And never saw any of it again.”
Ted Floyd, Boulder Co.
Megan Jones Paterson, Boulder Co.
P. s. Here's a pic, attached/below, from a sort of "pre-Caper," held
yesterday afternoon, Sunday, November 2. The group is at Hecla Pond,
Louisville, Boulder Co., and we're enjoying a celebratory swig of kombucha.
[image: Lafayette Birds 02Nov2025 01.jpg]
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Date: 11/2/25 3:11 pm From: Brad Dobson <bradford.dobson...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Vermilion flycatcher - Lone Rock Campground - Jefferson County
Nice! Looks like a few groups got out to see it and took some great pics.
On Sun, Nov 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM Evan Wilder <evan.d.burgess...> wrote:
> Amazing find, Brad! This bird was still seen as of around noon today,
> unbothered by our presence and moving around between the center of the
> campground and the river.
>
> - Evan
>
> On Nov 1, 2025, at 1:36 PM, Brad Dobson <bradford.dobson...> wrote:
>
>
> I did not expect this November 1st at over 8000 feet. Maybe someone with
> more experience can chime in.
>
> Photos in the checklist - full plumage male. Bird did not appear to be
> just passing through - was happily feeding near the river. I would guess
> you could see it again today, just drive down to the bottom of the campsite
> near the bathrooms.
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S282380163 >
> Brad Dobson
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Date: 11/2/25 7:18 am From: John Rawinski <johnrawinski0...> Subject: [cobirds] Cranes Are Hanging Around
Just a crane update for the San Luis Valley. Last night I watched about 1500 birds feeding on a field off the 8S road. They are widespread throughout the Valley and in sizable flocks as well. The duck hunters have not been a factor and the birds seem to be hanging because it has been warm and with no snow to speak of. Our usual Halloween snowstorm did not materialize, so birds are plentiful.
If you visit, drive the 8S and also the Stanley Road.
A friend of mine found a fence-killed Barn Owl, off the Stanley Road. Barn Owls are pretty scarce in this cold Valley.
John Rawinski Monte Vista CO
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Date: 11/1/25 12:36 pm From: Brad Dobson <bradford.dobson...> Subject: [cobirds] Vermilion flycatcher - Lone Rock Campground - Jefferson County
I did not expect this November 1st at over 8000 feet. Maybe someone with more experience can chime in.
Photos in the checklist - full plumage male. Bird did not appear to be just passing through - was happily feeding near the river. I would guess you could see it again today, just drive down to the bottom of the campsite near the bathrooms.
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Pueblo birding on Halloween turned out pretty good. Pueblo Reservoir had 2 juvenile Sabine's Gulls, 1-2 Pacific Loons (two locations had one each), 8 Common Loons, 2 Red-necked Grebes, 2 Semipalmated Plovers, 1 Least Sandpiper, Bonaparte's Gulls, heard only Sandhill Cranes. Along the river: Swamp and White-throated Sparrows, 8 Evening Grosbeaks, 2 Barn Swallows, Say's Phoebe, Franklin's Gull. Pueblo City Park: a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
Brandon K Percival
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Date: 10/28/25 11:32 am From: <chobbs.f1...> Subject: RE: [cobirds] Caracara in Pueblo county
Crested Caracara - NICE!
Chris Hobbs
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My niece just saw this on her way to work. She recorded it because it was so big different looking than the eagles that got around her property. It’s definitely a caracara. She doesn’t have eBird so I told her I would share it here.
The nearest address to the locations is:
5996 Cedarwood Rd
Rye, CO 81069
Here is the video she sent.
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Date: 10/27/25 5:40 pm From: Annette Aguero <annette.aguero4faith...> Subject: [cobirds] Caracara in Pueblo county
My niece just saw this on her way to work. She recorded it because it was so big different looking than the eagles that got around her property. It’s definitely a caracara. She doesn’t have eBird so I told her I would share it here.
The nearest address to the locations is:
5996 Cedarwood Rd
Rye, CO 81069
Here is the video she sent.
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In my excitement, I didn’t correct my grammar and spelling errors. 😆
Please forgive,
Annette Aguero
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