[cobirds] Jefferson County Indigo Buntings

2010-08-09 Thread mike
occasions during June and July. For the past several years I have seen an Indigo/Lazuli cross in the Willow Springs Open Space area, but did not find any this year (made several attempts in the same vicinity to locate one with no luck) Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned & White-throated Sparrows- Red Rocks Jeffco

2010-10-27 Thread mike
on the lake in the SW cove. Seems a little late to find them at BCLP. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubs

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2010-11-02 Thread mike
among the many at the feeders. We did observe an unusual Robin with a mostly white head and a lot of white on the body. Mike Henwood -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send ema

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow - Chatfield

2010-11-02 Thread mike
under a large cottonwood tree with several picnic tables. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email t

[cobirds] Winter Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Jeffco

2010-11-08 Thread mike
almost directly south of the parking lot in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt off of 44th. We are calling it a Pacific Wren because of the dark color and rapid call notes. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks

2010-11-08 Thread mike
. While we were there a handsome Sharp-shinned Hawk put a scare into the birds on the west side before being pestered and chased away by the Scrub Jays. Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Probable Pacific Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Jeffco

2010-11-08 Thread mike
k indicating the trail is closed. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to c

[cobirds] Bonanza at Red Rocks - Jefferson County

2010-11-11 Thread mike
White-winged. All in all, a very pleasant morning at the Red Rocks Trading Post. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegrou

[cobirds] Error - Red-naped Sapsucker - Red Rocks

2010-11-11 Thread mike
My apologies, folks. The bird we saw and that I reported at Red Rocks this morning was definitely a juvenile Red-naped Sapsucker. Sorry for the error and confusion. I will do a better job of proofreading down the road. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds - BCLP - Jeffco

2010-11-15 Thread mike
ase them I would suggest walking the Fitness path from # 15 north a ways and then working back toward the big riding arena to your west. Mike Henwood BCLP - Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" gr

[cobirds] Correction - Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

2010-11-15 Thread mike
male first winter or juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a Curve- billed Thrasher, an adult Golden-crowned Sparrow, and a white-striped adult White-throated Sparrow. My apologies for all the confusion. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk - Willow Springs - Jeffco

2010-11-16 Thread mike
foothills. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroup

[cobirds] No Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt -Jeffco

2010-11-16 Thread mike
disqualifies me. So,. the mystery continues. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson county -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher/Golden-crowned Sp. - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2010-11-17 Thread mike
apple tree). We did not see the White-throated Sparrow or White-winged Junco this morning, but a photographer by the name of Mike Ross indicated he saw both yesterday. Inspired by Jeff Jones post regarding the subspecies Cassiar Junco, we used our time to look closely at the various juncos

[cobirds] Ross's Gull - Sunday Afternoon - Cherry Creek S. P.

2010-11-21 Thread mike
c with the sun at your back and the Ross's ranged to and fro, sometimes close and sometimes far, but we were always able to keep it in sight. "BRAVO" to Joe, Glenn, and Cole for finding and identifying the Ross's Gull. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message

[cobirds] Curve-billed, Golden-crowned, White-Throated - Red Rocks

2010-11-22 Thread mike
as the birds seem to come in and feed before dark. Also first thing in the morning always seems to be productive. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, sen

[cobirds] Harris's & Golden-crowned plus Thrasher - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2010-11-29 Thread mike
ecies. Between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. we had wonderful looks on several different occasions at all three of the birds. This is the first time I have seen the Harris's at the Red Rocks feeders. Both the White- throated Sparrow and juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker failed to appear. Mike Henwoo

[cobirds] Red Rocks Quartet - Jeffco

2010-12-02 Thread mike
onday with the cold and wind chill factor was my best day of observation at the Red Rocks feeders. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, sen

[cobirds] Red Rocks this Morning

2010-12-05 Thread mike
was a life bird for Bryan and Kristin and number 400 on their list together - quite an achievement. The White-throated Sparrow did not appear this morning, but the Pine Siskins reported on Sat. are still around. Number of photographers gathered by the time I left. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] Red Rocks - All 4 species

2010-12-08 Thread mike
this morning we watched two Prairie Falcons soar and glide and harass a Red-tailed hawk sitting in the top of a pine tree. Enjoyable, but frustrating day. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds

[cobirds] 4 with a Bonus - Red Rocks - Jefferson Co.

2010-12-10 Thread mike
s the Prairie diving at a Red-tailed Hawk. The Prairie Falcons seem to like to sit on top of Ship Rock. If you don't see them perched on top of Ship Rock or flying around, go to the Upper South Parking Lot and check the backside(west side) of Ship Rock. Mike Henwood Morrison Jeffer

[cobirds] Geese, Gulls & Eagles - Barr Lake - Adams County

2010-12-14 Thread mike
. in addition to Canada And Cackling Geese, we saw approx. 20 Snow Geese and one Ross's Goose in a huge flock of White-faced Geese that flew overhead. The Barr Lake CBC should be terrific this year from what we saw in our short visit. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- Yo

[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk - Adams County

2010-12-14 Thread mike
The four of us mentioned in a previous post also saw a Harlan's Hawk perched in a cottonwood at the south end of Barr Lake. The bird was all black with a "white necklace". Best place to view the bird is near the corner of 128th Avenue and Tower Road at the south end of Ba

[cobirds] 2 White-throated Sparrows - Red Rocks - Jefferson co.

2010-12-17 Thread mike
anyon Wren at the feeder area, although I have seen and heard them on several occasions on the big rocks. One of the Prairie Falcons was sitting on a ledge on the backside of Shiprock - best seen from the Upper South Parking Lot. Have a terrific CBC tomorrow! Mike Henwood Morrison -

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds - Willow Springs - Jefferson County

2010-12-23 Thread mike
miles south of Red Rocks at the base of the foothills. Seems pretty late for Eastern Bluebirds. Mike Henwood Willow Springs - Jefferson County south of Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches at Red Rocks - Jeffco

2010-12-31 Thread mike
7;s, and Golden-crowned made a showing. Bob Schade was there when I left, and he will report on the other birds. Mike Henwood Red Rocks - Jefferson County Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches 4+4 - Red Rocks -Jeffco

2011-01-01 Thread mike
t to bring seed). Mike Henwood Red Rocks Trading Post Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, se

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow -Douglas County

2011-01-02 Thread mike
#x27;s was feeding with the juncos on both sides of the main road as you enter the cemetery. Sorry I don't remember the name of the cemetery - but it has a small church at the end of the road. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[cobirds] Red Rocks this Evening

2011-01-04 Thread mike
were not present. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jeffco -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@g

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-01-05 Thread mike
bit looking for the pair of Prairie Falcons, but did not find them this morning. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com.

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches + 5 at Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-01-10 Thread mike
ill become much more unpredictable. I would think today and the next couple of days (snow and cold) should provide great viewing on a regular basis. Once we start seeing melting and bare ground, the Rosy's will become more sporadic in their visits to the feeders. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferso

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-01-11 Thread mike
-cheeked(Hepburn's), and today I saw three Blacks. The Curve-billed Thrasher, Golden-crowned Sparrow, Harris's Sparrow, and White-throated all put in appearances and gave us great looks. Had a brief glimpse of the White-winged Junco. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- Yo

[cobirds] Red Rocks -Part 2 - Jeffco

2011-01-15 Thread mike
nging around when I left about 9:30 a.m. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send em

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-01-25 Thread mike
ere able to get some close-up photos. I would suggest bringing some feed with you if you go to Red Rocks. There wasn't much seed on the ground and the action was a little slow early. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-01-30 Thread mike
y's should return in larger numbers. I will make sure there is seed out Tues. and Wed. mornings this week. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this gro

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-01-31 Thread mike
-5 House Finch numerous House Sparrow numerous Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegr

[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-02-01 Thread mike
m to repeatedly take flight and then return thereby placing undue stress on the birds. Enjoy, bring bird seed, and dress warm! Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to thi

[cobirds] Early Report - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-02-05 Thread mike
rea. Most were Gray-crowned with at least 10% Gray- cheeked(Hepburn's) along with some Brown-capped and a few Black (both adult & first year). Among all the juncos there was one White-winged. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subsc

[cobirds] Barow's Goldeneyes - Douglas County

2011-02-05 Thread mike
are close to the trail and parking lot. Mike Henwood -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Super Sunday - Red Rocks

2011-02-06 Thread mike
"s Sparrow, and White-throated Sparrow all spent considerable time feeding in the open with all the juncos and Rosy-finches. My guess is that there were about 75 Rosy's, similar to yesterday's numbers. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message beca

[cobirds] Error - Red Rocks

2011-02-07 Thread mike
Still hoping one of these days to have all 4 Zonotrichia sparrows at the Red Rocks feeders. If and when it happens, I will get the word out. Sorry for my error, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bi

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jefferson County

2011-02-08 Thread mike
etimes together White-winged Juncos (2) among the various sub-species of the Dark- eyed Juncos. Great place to study the junco sub-species. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Red Rocks - Great Backyard Birding Count - Jeffco

2011-02-12 Thread mike
to me separately. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County hawk...@aol.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to c

[cobirds] Harris's Hawk - Red Rocks

2011-02-13 Thread mike
otographed in a workshop session at Red Rocks or else the bird has escaped. Mike Henwood Morrrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To un

[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-02-13 Thread mike
Gent or some of the other folks that were there when I left got a glimpse of the Golden-crowned Sparrow. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email t

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-02-14 Thread mike
flock (75+) of Rosy-Finches came in to feed in droves. All 3 species plus the Hepburn's subspecies were present. Some Rock Doves have discovered the feeders and landed on the wall - this is the first time I have seen them use the feeders. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- Yo

[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye - Douglas County

2011-02-17 Thread mike
Caution: stay behind the fence and be careful so you don't scare the ducks and cause them to fly. You can't see the birds from the parking lot, but as soon as you reach the fence the open water is visible and quite close. Originally sent (unsuccessfully) on my iphone. M

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck - Denver

2011-02-17 Thread mike
; then commenced diving a short time later. Great looks! Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this gr

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jefferson County

2011-02-18 Thread mike
d Thrasher. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@g

[cobirds] Red Rocks Jackpot - Jefferson County

2011-02-21 Thread mike
I believe there are still 2), and the Curve-billed Thrasher came in after the Rosy's had left. All in all, a very nice and productive half hour. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&quo

[cobirds] Zono Quartet - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-02-26 Thread mike
ble to see them in such a short period of time. The Curve-billed Thrasher also put in an appearance early. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] FOS - BCLP - JEFFCO

2011-02-26 Thread mike
While driving between the Boat Launch area and Mountain View in Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) I saw my first of the season (FOS) flock of Mountain Bluebirds. I estimate the flock numbered about 15 birds. I also found my FOS nesting Great Horned Owl along Bear Creek. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] Help - Black Rosy Finches

2011-02-27 Thread mike
ve deserted Red Rocks. Respond to me individually. Thanks, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County hawk...@aol.com 720-840-5070 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups

[cobirds] Highlights - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-02-27 Thread mike
ng on aerial display behind Ship Rock and then copulating. Seems a bit early- last year it was the last weekend in March when we first saw them displaying. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bi

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow - BCLP - Jefferson Co.

2011-02-27 Thread mike
On our DFO Field Trip stop in Bear Creek Lake Park, we saw an adult Harris's Sparrow feeding with a flock of approx. 20 Am. Tree Sparrows. The location is just east of the Boat Launch Parking lot in the grass and shrubs adjacent to the lake. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County -

[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk - Jeffco

2011-03-01 Thread mike
al times in the last two weeks. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobird

[cobirds] Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-03-06 Thread mike
27;s Raven nest. No Rosy_finches seen in the last week. Pray for a good spring snow storm this week. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report

2011-03-07 Thread mike
ted. The Curve-billed Thrasher was a no show this morning (I did see it yesterday), and there were no Rosy-Finches to be seen. I'm betting we might have Rosy-Finches tomorrow morning or Wed. Will keep you posted. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message b

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-03-08 Thread mike
nyone has seen the Curve-billed Thrasher in the last day or two - email me separately or post on CoBirds. Mike Henwood MorrisonCounty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googl

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-03-10 Thread mike
Harris's Sparrow. We did not see the White-throated Sparrow in the short time we were there, but I did see the White-throated the evening before with all the rest of the "specialities". Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are su

[cobirds] Red Rocks Report

2011-03-13 Thread mike
d Rocks feeders. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Sparrows & Falcons - Red Rocks

2011-03-19 Thread mike
rie's this morning. At Ship Rock we saw the female Raven leave her nest and perch next to the male on the juniper snags on the hillside to the west of Ship Rock. One of the Peregrines was perched on top of Creation Rock (back of Ship Rock), but did not see both birds while we watched

[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-03-28 Thread mike
finding flocks of migrating bluebirds at the base of the foothills by driving through foothills parks like Red Rocks and Bear Creek Lake Park. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Red Rocks - Jefferson County

2011-03-30 Thread mike
grine dive bomb a Raven as the Raven traveled a circular route to get to it's nest and for the finale the female Peregrine flew quite a ways to harass a Golden Eagle coming in to feed on a deer carcass on the hillside to the south and west of Ship Rock. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson

[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-04-04 Thread mike
asher, but I did not stay long. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to c

[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-04-09 Thread mike
Good Morning, Between 7 and 7:30 this morning the Curve-billed Thrasher and all 4 of the Zonotrichia sparrows showed up at the feeders - 1st year Harris's, White-throated, Golden-crowned, and several White-crowned including one adult and several 1st year birds. Mike Henwood Mor

[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-05-06 Thread mike
of nest. Pair of Swainson's Hawks, which have returned to their territory south of the Stables. Checked out some of snowy owlets in some of the Great Horned Owl nests (we know of 4 in BCLP). Pair of Eared Grebes Couple of American Pipits All in all a very enjoyable morning. Mike Henwoo

[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-05-07 Thread mike
er visitors moved on??? Usually the winter visitors make an appearance during the first 20 minutes. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@go

[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-05-08 Thread mike
Golden-crowned Sparrow Harris's Sparrow White-crowned Sparrows Slate-colored Fox Sparrow Green-tailed Towhee Still wondering (if/when) they have left for their summer ranges. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[cobirds] FOS - Bear Creek Lake Park - Jeffco

2011-05-09 Thread mike
esterday sitting on the edge of the nest with her wings spread as if she was shielding something (eggs???). Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send emai

[cobirds] Fox Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jefferson County

2011-05-10 Thread mike
Cyndy Johnson just sent me pictures of the Slate-colored Fox Sparrow she saw around noon today at the Red Rocks Trading Post feeders. She indicated she did not see any of the other sparrows of note. Only one White-crowned Sparrow. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received

[cobirds] Sparrows - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-05-12 Thread mike
and White-crowned (Gambel's & Mountain) with at least one Lincoln's Sparrow. At Pelican Point the highlights were 3 American Avocets, a spinning Wilson's Phalarope, and a lone Least Sandpiper along with 4 Cinnamon Teal and a few Yellow-rumped Warblers. Definitely a day w

[cobirds] Sparrows - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-05-13 Thread mike
hers, but there were no other Zonotrichia Sparrows in addition to the two White-crowned. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@g

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Denver & Jeffco

2011-05-13 Thread mike
thought twice before posting the Scissor-tailed. This is private property. Please be thoughtful and courteous about parking & birding the area. The homeowners could easily become overwhelmed. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Great Birding - BCLP - Jeffco

2011-05-16 Thread mike
n Heron today, although I did spend some time and effort trying to locate it. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.co

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Denver & Jeffco

2011-05-16 Thread mike
front of the NO TRESPASSING SIGN - BIRD SANCTUARY and glass the area in front of you. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegrou

[cobirds] Bobolink - BCLP - Jeffco

2011-05-17 Thread mike
our effort by the presence of an Olive-sided Flycatcher. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Summer Tanager - Mesa County

2011-06-13 Thread mike
private property with permission. According to Coen Dexter, there are only a few records of Summer Tanagers on the Western Slope. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Ovenbirds - Jefferson County

2011-06-13 Thread mike
I did my annual Ovenbird Count in Willow Springs Open Space (WSOS) this year on June 3 & 4 with the help of Michael Kiessig and Audrey Boag. The survey produced 19 (maybe 20) singing Ovenbirds. Each year I have done the survey, I have had 19 - 21 singing Ovenbirds in WSOS.

[cobirds] Another Red-headed Woodpecker - Mesa County

2011-06-21 Thread mike
e bird in books. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Late Posting - Nashville Warbler - Jeffco

2011-09-08 Thread mike
rted it. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Fo

[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe - BCLP - Jeffco

2011-09-08 Thread mike
lso the brush between the Fitness Station #1 and the NE corner of the parking lot is usually good for sparrows & other migrants as well. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To p

[cobirds] Sage Thrasher - BCLP - Jeffco

2011-09-09 Thread mike
the Mountain View parking lot. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email t

[cobirds] American Redstart - BCLP -Jeffco

2011-09-23 Thread mike
cattail marsh area. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobird

[cobirds] Brown Thrasher - Barr Lake - Adams Co.

2011-10-02 Thread mike
s stayed in the thick brush at the edge of the lawn and never did come into the feeders, but flew from one brushy area to another just beyond the mowed grass. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B

[cobirds] Sage Sparrow - BCLP -Jeffco

2011-10-13 Thread mike
Along with Michael Kiessig and Mike Foster I was surprised to see and watch a Sage Sparrow (interior race) make it's way down a foot path in Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) this morning about 10:00 A.M. This is the only Sage Sparrow I have observed at BCLP in my 5-6 years of birding the

[cobirds] White-winged Junco - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-10-21 Thread mike
-crowned Sparrows plus all the regulars - nothing else in the rare or uncommon categories. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegrou

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow-BCLP-Jeffco

2011-10-29 Thread mike
Sparrow, juncos, Western Scrub Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, House Finch, & House Sparrow. Good numbers of Townsend's Solitaires in Red Rocks Park. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Mew Gull & Loons-Chatfield - Jeffco

2011-10-31 Thread mike
which was sitting on the shore among numerous Ring- billed Gulls, several California and a Herring Gull, flew away before we left the sandspit about 10:00 A.M. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Common Loon-BCLP- Jeffco

2011-11-01 Thread mike
Rocks feeders, but no rarities yet. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email t

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-11-03 Thread mike
ries they use on Cave Rock as well as the Peregrine eyries on Shiprock. I'm not positive of this, but I believe in past winters we have only seen one Prairie Falcon in the Red Rocks area. Be interesting to see if the pair remains together throughout the winter. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk + - BCLP - Jeffco

2011-11-03 Thread mike
lican. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroup

[cobirds] 2004 Ancient Murrelet Story

2011-11-06 Thread mike
BCLP, and by Nov. 8 we were experiencing warm weather with chinook winds. I also have notes where Tony indicated all CO sightings have been in the Denver-Boulder area and more often close to the foothill edge. Hopefully this will be the year we find another murrelet along the Front Range. M

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks

2011-11-14 Thread mike
-winged Teal and two Lesser Scaup. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email t

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-11-18 Thread mike
in the park. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobird

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-12-03 Thread mike
Stopped by the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post about 1:00 P.M. this afternoon. The Golden-crowned Sparrow was spotted feeding by the lower apple tree. Yesterday morning I saw him on the flat stone just to the left of the upper apple tree. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - BCLP - Jeffco

2011-12-03 Thread mike
them traveling to the south this time of year. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, sen

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks-Jeffco

2011-12-04 Thread mike
Pine Siskin shown up in the past week with the cold weather House Sparrow I have not seen the Prairie Falcons in the last week or so - would appreciate knowing if anyone sees them at Red Rocks. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this me

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow + one Rosy - Red Rocks- Jeffco

2011-12-05 Thread mike
Would appreciate knowing if anyone sees both Prairie Falcons at Red Rocks this winter. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com.

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrows - BCLP - Jeffco

2011-12-05 Thread mike
was still perched in the same spot after I turned around and left. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubs

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