[cobirds] CSR Report, El Paso Co, Friday

[Steven Brown]

Hey COBorders,

Wow. What a strange fall migration season this has been. It is a rare day that 
I band more birds than either the Chico Basin or Barr Lake stations! I had a 
whopping total of 15 birds today, and may have had more if I hadn’t been blown 
out about 945.  There were actually a lot of birds around today, and many 
moving in the willows, up until the time the nets were perpendicular to the 
poles!  I also saw more flocks moving down the creek than I have all season - 
several of smaller birds, and one flock of 250+ RW Blackbirds. Plus low fly-bys 
of Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks.

This follows 10 birds on Wednesday, and 7 birds Thursday. Sigh.

Banded today:

RC Kinglet
RB Nuthatch (2)
Chipping Sparrows (2). Most years I’ve had about 1000 by now - this year - 150.
FOS Savannah Sparrow
Spotted Towhee (2)
Orange-crowned Warbler
Com Yellowthroat
Wilson’s Warbler (5, incl 2 ad F)

Have a good weekend,
Steve Brown
Colo Spgs


-- 
-- 
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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/AA912CD4-1153-46E6-AAC0-6088A718911D%40gmail.com.

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, 9/21 and 9/22/23

[meredith]

Got a bit behind in my reporting, due to the craziness of the past few 
days, so this covers both Thursday and Friday.  Thursday was slow and 
Friday (today) was pitiful...18 new birds on Thursday and only 3 
today.  I'm not sure there has been a day in mid-September when we only 
banded 3 new birds.  Here is the breakdown for the 2 days:

Thursday:
House Wren 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 2
Common Yellowthroat 2
Wilson's Warbler 7
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Green-tailed Towhee 1
Chipping Sparrow 3

Friday:
Orange-crowned Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
 
If you would like to visit our station, we have one-hour slots (up to 15 
visitors at a time) from 7:30-8:30 most weekday mornings (Tues-Fri, we are 
closed on Mon) and 8, 9 , and 10 a.m. one-hour time slots on the weekends.  
Saturday/tomorrow is full; there are a few spots remaining in the 10 a.m. 
slot on Sunday.  Still plenty of opportunities to visit next week.  Click 
here 

 to 
make a reservation.

Meredith McBurney
Bander, Barr Lake Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies   

-- 
-- 
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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/911e19f8-d5a9-4bbc-b75e-b1e39016f17cn%40googlegroups.com.

Re: [cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Pineridge Natural Area Banding Report 9/19-21

[Lori Pivonka]

Great report Josephine!

I was walking around Dixon Reservoir yesterday afternoon and happened to spot a 
rolled up net close to the trail. My friend asked what it was for and I shared 
all about BCOR and bird banding! So excited there is a new station at Dixon. 
I hope it will continue in future years.

Thanks so much for choosing a career in Ornithology and for all you to do help 
us learn more about birds!
Hoot!! 黎

Happy Autumn Equinox!

Lori


> On Sep 21, 2023, at 2:38 PM, Josephine Tagestad  
> wrote:
> 
> We have been moderately busy so far this week, but we've had a few 
> interesting visitors around. Most notably, a Black-billed Magpie got caught 
> in a net on Tuesday, which was so exciting!! Usually they're too wily and can 
> get themselves out, but this bird was young and happened to hit a net while 
> we were checking the net lanes. He was a gorgeous handful. 
> 
> This report is for 9/19 through 9/21. 
> 
> New bands:
> Downy Woodpecker - 1
> Black-billed Magpie - 1
> Swainson's Thrush - 1
> Hermit Thrush - 1
> American Robin - 2
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 2
> Orange-crowned Warbler - 5
> Wilson's Warbler - 14
> Song Sparrow - 2
> Spotted Towhee - 4
> 
> Recaptures:
> Gray Catbird - 1 (banded earlier this fall)
> Swainson's Thrush - 1 (banded earlier this fall)
> Black-capped Chickadee - 1 (banded earlier this fall)
> Wilson's Warbler - 5 (banded earlier this fall)
> Song Sparrow - 2 (banded earlier this fall)
> 
> I'm going to add my personal voice to the many opinions that have been 
> expressed about the Barr Lake shore veg destruction and say that I really 
> appreciate folks drawing this to our attention. The Barr Lake banding station 
> is where I first learned about bird banding as a high schooler, and it's part 
> of the reason I am able to be a professional ornithologist today. This 
> development is incredibly disheartening to see, and all my thoughts and 
> love-- as well as my words and actions-- are with everyone who is joining 
> voices to do what we can.
> 
> This banding station will be operating Tuesday through Saturday, weather and 
> trail closures  permitting, from 
> sunrise until about 12:30 PM. This week we are opening at 6:30. Peak hours 
> for seeing birds in hand aren't yet established, but so far we have low to 
> moderately steady activity from about 7 to 9 and another small push at around 
> 10:30. Park at the Maxwell Natural Area parking lot and walk south along the 
> trail towards Dixon Reservoir, and you will see our table and awning on the 
> little hillside to the left of the main trail. Consider signing up for your 
> visit at this link 
> ;
>   registration is free and helps us plan ahead for visitor numbers. I hope to 
> see you there! 
> 
> Josephine Tagestad
> Bander, Pineridge Natural Area Station
> Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
> 
> -- 
> -- 
> 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
> For more options, visit this group at
> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en 
> 
> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include 
> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ 
> 
> --- 
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
> "Colorado Birds" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an 
> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 
> .
> To view this discussion on the web visit 
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c61a3807-2b20-40d3-b06f-02983c50203an%40googlegroups.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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this 

Re: [cobirds] Red Crossbills: Type 2 and 4 recorded together (Boulder)

[Nathan Pieplow]

Richard et al,

Indeed, your recordings are of a Type 2 and a Type 4 bird. (People who want
to listen to these recordings might want to use this link instead:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S150498144
).

Type 2 Red Crossbills are the most common type, both nationwide and in
Colorado. Type 4 is the third most common call type in Colorado, after Type
2 and the high-elevation Type 5. Type 4s are not in Colorado every year,
but when they show up, they can be numerous. This year we are getting good
numbers of Type 4s both in the mountains and down on the adjacent plains. I
had a Type 4 bird fly over me at Twin Lakes in Gunbarrel about two weeks
ago, and a Type 2 bird there more recently.

Nathan Pieplow
Boulder

On Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 2:11 PM 'Richard Trinkner' via Colorado Birds <
cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> A week ago, while with my dog on his morning walk, I noticed two Red
> Crossbills perched atop a spruce tree in our front yard. They were calling
> and they sounded different from one another, so I pulled out my phone and
> used Merlin to record them.
>
> I studied the sonograms today and think they were Type 2 Ponderosa
> ("pope-pope-pope") and Type 4 Douglas Fir ("whit-whit-whit").
>
> This was the first time that I'd heard crossbills of different types
> calling together and it helped me appreciate how different their calls are.
> This flock of mostly Type 2 RECRs has been in and around the conifers
> within a block of the south side of the Boulder Community Gardens since
> August 28.  They were still there this morning.
>
> You can hear the recording and see the sonograms at
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S150498144/media.
>
> By the way, I recently read the fantastic book, "An Immense World" by Ed
> Yong.  In it, I learned that birds hear "faster" than humans.  While we may
> need a sonongram to see the details of a few milliseconds of bird calls,
> the birds apparently can hear the nuances quite easily.
>
> Richard Trinkner
> Boulder
>
> --
> --
> 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
> For more options, visit this group at
> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include
> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
> ---
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
> "Colorado Birds" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an
> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
> To view this discussion on the web visit
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/abce2d05-c704-425b-a968-42c95d4a5773%40me.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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFhaDV%2BWbJNBXFoLreeCHu8nsdLeN_Aw69AsJdEk9dBAEBBG6Q%40mail.gmail.com.

Re: [cobirds] Colorado birder wins eBirder of the Month

[Lori Pivonka]

Congrats! Well done!!

Lori


> On Sep 21, 2023, at 8:30 PM, Joanie  wrote:
> 
> Thank you, truly a big surprise!
> 
> On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7:21:21 PM UTC-6 Mel Goff wrote:
> Congratulations to Joan Grant of Colorado Springs, El Paso County. Joan was 
> selected at the eBirder of the Month for August. She completed the monthly 
> eBird challenge and was picked in a random drawing to receive some very nice 
> Zeiss binoculars.
>  
> Way to go, Joan.
>  
> By the way, I have been trying to win this drawing every month for years! No 
> joy.
>  
> Let's Go Birding!!!
>  
> Mel Goff
> Colorado Springs, El Paso 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
> For more options, visit this group at
> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en 
> 
> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include 
> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ 
> 
> --- 
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
> "Colorado Birds" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an 
> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 
> .
> To view this discussion on the web visit 
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/764a7733-ab28-49fc-bd36-46af7bfc3de7n%40googlegroups.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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2523E50C-165F-4028-AFA4-60D53675655B%40gmail.com.

Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake - Statement From Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

[Amy Burnett]

Thank you for your support (and all of your volunteering), Susan. We 
appreciate you!

Amy Burnett
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Communications Director

On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:07:34 PM UTC-6 Susan Rosine wrote:

> Thank you for the update, Tyler.
> I have found out that this year the bird banding will continue as usual. 
> FRICO mitigation work  is not heading further towards our banding station 
> this year.
> Next year, before we start banding, FRICO will do required work 
> near/around the banding station. Currently, they have said they will only 
> remove trees that MUST be removed, in order to save the dam, and thus the 
> lake. 
> It is a big change, it is sad, but it could be way worse. Obviously the 
> dam and the lake must be saved, and unfortunately that does mean loss of 
> some habitat.
> Please come visit us at the Banding Station! 
> Susan Rosine
> Bird Conservancy of the Rockies volunteer
> Brighton 
>
> On Fri, Sep 22, 2023, 1:49 PM Tyler Cash  
> wrote:
>
>> Dear CO Birders,
>>
>> As most of you know, recent changes in the management of water storage at 
>> Barr Lake has led Farmer’s Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) to 
>> begin a project to remove vegetation from a portion of the shoreline. Barr 
>> Lake State Park is a wildlife viewing and recreation destination for the 
>> local and regional community and it is one of the top birding destinations 
>> in the state. The park is popular for horseback riding, fishing, boating, 
>> kayaking, hiking, biking, waterfowl hunting and more. We are committed to 
>> work with FRICO and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to mitigate as much 
>> habitat loss as possible, to avoid any negative economic impact on Brighton 
>> and surrounding communities. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies strives to 
>> provide authentic, place-based nature opportunities for all, regardless of 
>> ability, economic or ethnic background.
>>
>> We are optimistic that we were heard and FRICO is committed to minimizing 
>> the damage and protecting as much habitat as possible while addressing 
>> potential safety issues.
>>
>> We want to thank the bird and conservation community and our partners 
>> with Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO), Denver Field Ornithologists 
>> (DFO), Audubon, Wild Birds Unlimited-Fort Collins, Longmont and Denver area 
>> stores, individuals and other organizations who are raising their voices 
>> and providing awareness for this critical place for birds.
>>
>> As a science-based organization, we want to stay grounded and take a 
>> level-headed approach, and use the data we have been collecting to help 
>> inform future management. Grassroots efforts and partnerships are our path 
>> forward so we are all contributing to solutions. We will continue to 
>> monitor the situation and stay engaged with CPW and FRICO to help ensure a 
>> sustainable place for wildlife and people for generations to come. Stay 
>> tuned for additional information as it becomes available. Please continue 
>> to visit and support Barr Lake State Park.
>>
>>  
>>
>> We appreciate you and your support of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> *Bird Conservancy of the Rockies*
>>
>> Tammy VerCauteren, Executive Director
>> Amy Burnett, Communications Director
>> Sherry Nickolaus, Education Director
>> Tyler Cash, Digital Engagement Manager
>>
>> -- 
>> -- 
>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
>> Groups "Colorado Birds" group.
>> To post to this group, send email to cob...@googlegroups.com
>> For more options, visit this group at
>> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
>> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. 
>> Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
>> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
>> --- 
>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
>> "Colorado Birds" group.
>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an 
>> email to cobirds+u...@googlegroups.com.
>> To view this discussion on the web visit 
>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/663480bf-346b-4730-b8fd-06e88ff741b2n%40googlegroups.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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from 

[cobirds] Red Crossbills: Type 2 and 4 recorded together (Boulder)

['Richard Trinkner' via Colorado Birds]

A week ago, while with my dog on his morning walk, I noticed two Red Crossbills perched atop a spruce tree in our front 
yard. They were calling and they sounded different from one another, so I pulled out my phone and used Merlin to record 
them.I studied the sonograms today and think they were Type 2 Ponderosa ("pope-pope-pope") and Type 4 Douglas 
Fir ("whit-whit-whit").This was the first time that I'd heard crossbills of different types calling together 
and it helped me appreciate how different their calls are. This flock of mostly Type 2 RECRs has been in and around the 
conifers within a block of the south side of the Boulder Community Gardens since August 28.  They were still there this 
morning.You can hear the recording and see the sonograms at https://ebird.org/checklist/S150498144/media.By the way, I 
recently read the fantastic book, "An Immense World" by Ed Yong.  In it, I learned that birds hear 
"faster" than humans.  While we may need a sonongram to see the details of a few milliseconds of bird calls, 
the birds apparently can hear the nuances quite easily.Richard TrinknerBoulder

--
--
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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/abce2d05-c704-425b-a968-42c95d4a5773%40me.com.

Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake - Statement From Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

[Susan Rosine]

Thank you for the update, Tyler.
I have found out that this year the bird banding will continue as usual.
FRICO mitigation work  is not heading further towards our banding station
this year.
Next year, before we start banding, FRICO will do required work near/around
the banding station. Currently, they have said they will only remove trees
that MUST be removed, in order to save the dam, and thus the lake.
It is a big change, it is sad, but it could be way worse. Obviously the dam
and the lake must be saved, and unfortunately that does mean loss of some
habitat.
Please come visit us at the Banding Station!
Susan Rosine
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies volunteer
Brighton

On Fri, Sep 22, 2023, 1:49 PM Tyler Cash 
wrote:

> Dear CO Birders,
>
> As most of you know, recent changes in the management of water storage at
> Barr Lake has led Farmer’s Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) to
> begin a project to remove vegetation from a portion of the shoreline. Barr
> Lake State Park is a wildlife viewing and recreation destination for the
> local and regional community and it is one of the top birding destinations
> in the state. The park is popular for horseback riding, fishing, boating,
> kayaking, hiking, biking, waterfowl hunting and more. We are committed to
> work with FRICO and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to mitigate as much
> habitat loss as possible, to avoid any negative economic impact on Brighton
> and surrounding communities. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies strives to
> provide authentic, place-based nature opportunities for all, regardless of
> ability, economic or ethnic background.
>
> We are optimistic that we were heard and FRICO is committed to minimizing
> the damage and protecting as much habitat as possible while addressing
> potential safety issues.
>
> We want to thank the bird and conservation community and our partners with
> Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO), Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO),
> Audubon, Wild Birds Unlimited-Fort Collins, Longmont and Denver area
> stores, individuals and other organizations who are raising their voices
> and providing awareness for this critical place for birds.
>
> As a science-based organization, we want to stay grounded and take a
> level-headed approach, and use the data we have been collecting to help
> inform future management. Grassroots efforts and partnerships are our path
> forward so we are all contributing to solutions. We will continue to
> monitor the situation and stay engaged with CPW and FRICO to help ensure a
> sustainable place for wildlife and people for generations to come. Stay
> tuned for additional information as it becomes available. Please continue
> to visit and support Barr Lake State Park.
>
>
>
> We appreciate you and your support of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> *Bird Conservancy of the Rockies*
>
> Tammy VerCauteren, Executive Director
> Amy Burnett, Communications Director
> Sherry Nickolaus, Education Director
> Tyler Cash, Digital Engagement Manager
>
> --
> --
> 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
> For more options, visit this group at
> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include
> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
> ---
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
> "Colorado Birds" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an
> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
> To view this discussion on the web visit
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/663480bf-346b-4730-b8fd-06e88ff741b2n%40googlegroups.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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CACPnx8VkucRaVHDbcRbuY0N8ucx8QOKsHOL4EH_owQYx85H3Dg%40mail.gmail.com.

Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake on 9News

[T. Luke George]

Folks in the state and the NGO community have to be careful as all (for the
parks employee) and much (Bird Conservancy) of their funding comes from
public sources. It is those of us who are from the outside to be rabble
rousers.

On Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 10:10 AM 'Norm Lewis' via Colorado Birds <
cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> Agreed! The tone of the broadcast was conciliatory, suggesting that
> everything is just fine. I was hoping for something a little more critical.
>
> Norm Lewis
> Lakewood
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Sep 21, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Lauren Hyde  wrote:
>
> 
> I don’t think this broadcast will do a damn thing. Neither women nor the
> broadcast was assertive enough to let the public know what is really going
> on.
>
> On Sep 21, 2023, at 9:42 PM, Nathan Pieplow  wrote:
>
> 
> Hi all,
>
> 9News ran a segment on the Barr Lake situation with interviews from Tammy
> VerCauteren, executive director of Bird Conservancy, as well as with the
> manager of Barr Lake State Park. Video here:
>
>
> https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/next/next-with-kyle-clark/why-trees-are-disappearing-from-barr-lake-park/73-79ef4125-c3ac-432d-80ec-b983b2d7c119
>
> Nathan Pieplow
> Boulder
>
> --
> --
> 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
> For more options, visit this group at
> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include
> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
> ---
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
> "Colorado Birds" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an
> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
> To view this discussion on the web visit
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFhaDVJUQAdhwjEY3_R9eUOCpu1yxnYW-wukOhT64C066kCJew%40mail.gmail.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
> For more options, visit this group at
> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include
> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
> ---
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
> "Colorado Birds" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an
> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
> To view this discussion on the web visit
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/31DD315A-9A36-4DB5-AA49-7802A5CF1448%40gmail.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
> For more options, visit this group at
> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include
> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
> ---
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
> "Colorado Birds" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an
> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
> To view this discussion on the web visit
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/AFB18E15-116D-49A9-AF2B-BBEABB580742%40aol.com
> 
> .
>


-- 
*​T. Luke George, PhD*
*Master Instructor, **​Colorado ​State University*
*Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology*
*Wagar 110*
*970-491-3311 (o)*
P​rofessor Emeritus, Humboldt State University
707-499-4053 (c)
*t.luke.geo...@gmail.com *
"what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary
Oliver

-- 
-- 
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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists 

[cobirds] Re: Colorado birder wins eBirder of the Month

[Joanie]

Thank you, truly a big surprise!

On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7:21:21 PM UTC-6 Mel Goff wrote:

> Congratulations to Joan Grant of Colorado Springs, El Paso County. Joan 
> was selected at the eBirder of the Month for August. She completed the 
> monthly eBird challenge and was picked in a random drawing to receive some 
> very nice Zeiss binoculars. 
>   
> Way to go, Joan. 
>   
> By the way, I have been trying to win this drawing every month for years! 
> No joy. 
>   
> Let's Go Birding!!! 
>   
> Mel Goff 
> Colorado Springs, El Paso 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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/764a7733-ab28-49fc-bd36-46af7bfc3de7n%40googlegroups.com.

[cobirds] Barr Lake - Statement From Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

[Tyler Cash]

Dear CO Birders,

As most of you know, recent changes in the management of water storage at 
Barr Lake has led Farmer’s Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) to 
begin a project to remove vegetation from a portion of the shoreline. Barr 
Lake State Park is a wildlife viewing and recreation destination for the 
local and regional community and it is one of the top birding destinations 
in the state. The park is popular for horseback riding, fishing, boating, 
kayaking, hiking, biking, waterfowl hunting and more. We are committed to 
work with FRICO and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to mitigate as much 
habitat loss as possible, to avoid any negative economic impact on Brighton 
and surrounding communities. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies strives to 
provide authentic, place-based nature opportunities for all, regardless of 
ability, economic or ethnic background.

We are optimistic that we were heard and FRICO is committed to minimizing 
the damage and protecting as much habitat as possible while addressing 
potential safety issues.

We want to thank the bird and conservation community and our partners with 
Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO), Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO), 
Audubon, Wild Birds Unlimited-Fort Collins, Longmont and Denver area 
stores, individuals and other organizations who are raising their voices 
and providing awareness for this critical place for birds.

As a science-based organization, we want to stay grounded and take a 
level-headed approach, and use the data we have been collecting to help 
inform future management. Grassroots efforts and partnerships are our path 
forward so we are all contributing to solutions. We will continue to 
monitor the situation and stay engaged with CPW and FRICO to help ensure a 
sustainable place for wildlife and people for generations to come. Stay 
tuned for additional information as it becomes available. Please continue 
to visit and support Barr Lake State Park.

 

We appreciate you and your support of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

Sincerely,

*Bird Conservancy of the Rockies*

Tammy VerCauteren, Executive Director
Amy Burnett, Communications Director
Sherry Nickolaus, Education Director
Tyler Cash, Digital Engagement Manager

-- 
-- 
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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/663480bf-346b-4730-b8fd-06e88ff741b2n%40googlegroups.com.

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Ranch 9/22/2023

[Chicobander]

Another slow day at the Chico, waiting on a northerly wind to bring in some 
more birds.
We did catch a late Yellow Warbler which is nice to see. There were still 
some flycatchers and a Cassin's Kingbird. Did not hear any Red-breasted 
Nuthatches out there today. 

*14 New Birds Banded*
Wilson's Warbler- 4
Yellow Warbler- 1
Orange-crowned Warbler- 1
Dark-eyed Junco- 3
Western Tanager- 1
Lark Sparrow- 1
Gray Catbird- 1
American Robin- 2

*1 Recapture*
Western Tanager banded 10 days ago- It has increased its fat and weight. :)

The Banding station will be open tomorrow from sunrise until @ 11:30 AM. We 
will be closed on Sunday and open back up on Monday. Have a good weekend!

Julie Shieldcastle
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

-- 
-- 
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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/bee286c4-8687-464d-aa0b-e7ae7d239569n%40googlegroups.com.

Re: [cobirds] Colorado birder wins eBirder of the Month

[Cinnamon Bergeron]

Yay Joanie!! Congratulations!

Cinnamon Bergeron

On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 7:21 PM Mel Goff  wrote:

> Congratulations to Joan Grant of Colorado Springs, El Paso County. Joan
> was selected at the eBirder of the Month for August. She completed the
> monthly eBird challenge and was picked in a random drawing to receive some
> very nice Zeiss binoculars.
>
> Way to go, Joan.
>
> By the way, I have been trying to win this drawing every month for years!
> No joy.
>
> Let's Go Birding!!!
>
> Mel Goff
> Colorado Springs, El Paso 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
> For more options, visit this group at
> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include
> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
> ---
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
> "Colorado Birds" group.
> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an
> email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
> To view this discussion on the web visit
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/498277676.740429.1695345676324%40connect.xfinity.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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird 
species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 
"Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 
to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit 
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CANESPG%3DGssHgeBQ6DtLTM6PYKbZAjFNJSuwYEgAyUOhPaR%2BF1A%40mail.gmail.com.

Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake on 9News

['Norm Lewis' via Colorado Birds]

Agreed! The tone of the broadcast was conciliatory, suggesting that everything is just fine. I was hoping for something a little more critical.Norm LewisLakewood Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 21, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Lauren Hyde  wrote:I don’t think this broadcast will do a damn thing. Neither women nor the broadcast was assertive enough to let the public know what is really going on. On Sep 21, 2023, at 9:42 PM, Nathan Pieplow  wrote:Hi all,9News ran a segment on the Barr Lake situation with interviews from Tammy VerCauteren, executive director of Bird Conservancy, as well as with the manager of Barr Lake State Park. Video here:https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/next/next-with-kyle-clark/why-trees-are-disappearing-from-barr-lake-park/73-79ef4125-c3ac-432d-80ec-b983b2d7c119Nathan PieplowBoulder



-- 
-- 
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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFhaDVJUQAdhwjEY3_R9eUOCpu1yxnYW-wukOhT64C066kCJew%40mail.gmail.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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/31DD315A-9A36-4DB5-AA49-7802A5CF1448%40gmail.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
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
* All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate
* Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/
--- 
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/AFB18E15-116D-49A9-AF2B-BBEABB580742%40aol.com.