[cobirds] Delta CBC start time change and reminder
According to the Delta County Independent, the Delta CBC is starting at 0800, so, I guess we are starting at 0800 instead of the 0730 I had sent out earlier. Sorry for the change, hope people enjoy the extra half hour of sleep. Reminder, December 19, 0800, City Market Parking Lot. If you call my cell and I don't answer, PLEASE leave a message, as I will not return a call whose # I do not recognize. Dennis Garrison 970-985-2244(C) 070-527-4131(W) _ Windows Live Hotmail is faster and more secure than ever. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/hotmail_bl1/hotmail_bl1.aspx?ocid=PID23879::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-ww:WM_IMHM_1:092009 -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery on 3December09
Nick Komar, Brad Biggerstaff, and I just saw (around 9:15am) the pair of White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery. They were with a group of about 7 Red Crossbills in tall spruces north of the entrance and east of the ditch (Section 11). The entire group flew off together to the east, but at least we know the white-wings are still present in the general area. As stated previously, persistence with these birds is probably productive and required. When crossbills are located in the top of a tree, a scope is helpful in getting the best looks. Not sure where the birds would get free water at this time, as the cold temps of late have frozen the ditch solid. That probably means that the odds of seeing the birds on the ground along the ditch are less than they were, although there is still snow to munch (which could also be anywhere in the cemetery under the shade of a conifer) and ditchbank alkali soil with a south exposure might be soft enough to consume in the afternoon. Dave Leatherman Fort Collins -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] raptors and the use of their talons studied
An recent article on new discoveries of raptors and the use of their talons. http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20091202/sc_livescience/howraptorsusetheirdeadlytalons Interesting, Scott Severs Longmont -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Boulder Winter Wren, etc. 12/3
Loch Kilpatrick and I risked freezing to death from about 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 today at 63rd and St. Vrain River. We had a Winter Wren at about 1:30 for about ten minutes along the creek north of the bridge. The bird was moving our way, but decided to turn back and out of sight to the northwest before it got close enough for good looks. It was silent. We couldn't see any detail to determine if it was eastern or western. Loch took a few photos, but he wasn't optimistic about the quality. I'm hoping when he gets home that he'll at least be able to see if it had a dark throat or a light throat. On my meandering way home, I found out that Boulder lakes and reservoirs are largely frozen. It will become more so tonight, so Valmont Reservoir may get interesting. I had a juvenile or subadult Bald Eagle at Lagerman Reservoir (in at tree to the north of the reservoir where Bald Eagles have been hanging out for years). I also had my FOS Ferruginous Hawk north of Niwot Road at Fairways Drive. At home today, I had 4 Cassin's Finches and all the Dark-eyed Junco forms that occur in Colorado. David Waltman Boulder -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans at Chatfield State Park
Seven Trumpeter Swans graced Chatfield Reservoir this afternoon. Initially they were in the middle (deeper) part of the lake, but were later relocated by Paul Differding just out from the heronry overlook deck. It will be interesting to see what other birds show up in the next week as the smaller (and some larger) lakes freeze over. Joey Kellner Littleton, CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] Early December 2009 D.F.O. Fieldtrips -- Join Us!
Denver Field Ornithologists Early December 2009 Field Trips Saturday, December 5 Deer Creek Canyon Leader: Lynn Willcockson, (303) 757-7000. Meet Lynn at 0800 at the entrance to the Arboretum on Deer Creek Canyon Rd. about a quarter-mile west of Wadsworth Blvd. We'll visit the Arboretum and the Park looking for the hardy birds of winter; Canyon Wren a likely find. Half-day trip, lunch optional. Please call Leader to let him know if you plan to attend. Sunday, December 6 Barr Lake and Roads East Leaders: Tim Smart, (303) 439-9627 and Meredith Anderson, (303) 280-8576. Meet leaders at 0830 at the Barr Lake Visitors' Center parking lot. We'll canvass the lake area for wintering waterfowl and riparian birds, and then drive the county roads east for raptors. Bring lunch, a scope, and two-way radios if you have them. Trip should wrap up by 2 p.m. State Parks Pass or fee required. Please notify Meredith if you plan to participate. Scheduled by Meredith Anderson. Submitted byChris A. Blakeslee - DFO Board Member Centennial, Colorado corvidc...@aol.com -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
