[cobirds] Swainson's hawk pair, Boulder County
I'd like to see these birds. Can you provide me with more information as to their location? Thanks!! Mike Hensley Lafayette, CO -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/281f636c-1096-4a64-bbc0-87be3171dec7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Sagebrush sparrow, white rocks trail - Boulder Country
No luck today. Anyone else? -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/59ee82ab-ae41-4226-ad5c-d8c3dda94108%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Pella Crossing Birds Update
Carl, I, too, saw the Bobolinks at the same location today. I also saw your report of a Clark's Grebe at Pella. I take this to be the grebe that was on the pond adjacent to the field with the bobolinks? Mike On Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 1:20:02 PM UTC-6, Carl Starace wrote: > > Gary Hayes and I dipped on the Glossy Ibis and Rose Breasted Grosbeaks > that Davis and Audubon group saw yesterday, but we did find 2 Bobolinks on > the southeast side of Pella a little bit past that first pond. Good May > Birding All,Carl Starace, Niwot > -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f97cb98a-b3d1-43cf-9cb9-1087d42fb946%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Pacific Loon - Boulder Reservoir
Is a scope necessary? -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/24e99728-7748-4eae-970d-83606bb80ea7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Vermillion Flycatcher, Walden Ponds, BoCo
Was shocked to see that this individual is still continuing. Immature bird. Seen well and very active right now along bank near parking area at Walden Pond. -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/a252213b-39dd-48d2-ab12-c0f7d1c0ed11%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] PF Goose update, Weld
Can you update if it reappears? I’m at home with my toddler, but I can be there in 20 minutes if someone sends out a timely heads up. Thanks!! -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/a945879c-a1bb-4ddc-ab15-1c073ae5429e%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] PFGO Yes
Best bet to continue down CR 7 heading south? I just arrived at the initial report location. -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/cd56b279-4daa-4c98-96ef-8e8465ef97ec%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Gyrfalcon perched/Larimer
In the neighborhood now. Update? -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/498909cc-cfc4-4dc6-b515-7025eff5665e%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon perched/Larimer
I got it on a post east of Taft Hill Road and south of the dump. Sat still for a good long time. Seemed calm and cooperative. -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/85f41c7b-06e1-4766-baf0-57c67467af10%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Larimer - Carolina Wren in Loveland
I was going to check this out this morning. What’s the protocol with this bird. Do we need to alert a homeowner that we’re looking? It’s been seen in the alley, you say? -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2cc5276d-c298-44b4-bf9c-77374a356938%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Brant at Stearns
The Brant was seen again this morning around 11:30. On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 4:25:50 PM UTC-7, behl.na...@gmail.com wrote: > > For those willing to brave the wind the Brant is still at Stearns lake as > of ~1 pm. Was first spotted by Sue (didn’t get her last name) as it flew in > at 12:20. When I left it was hanging out in the middle of a large flock of > Canada’s/cacklers in the north east corner of the lake on the ice. It may > be visible from the parking lot but that’s unlikely. In order to get a good > look you’ll probably need to stand on the dam. > > The white-fronted was also still there, and was much closer to the dam, > sitting in the east edge of the ice right by the edge of the water. > > Best of luck! > > Nate Behl -- 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 post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5b88f63f-7d21-44e2-a161-93e4e490fc49%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Photos of Local Rarities for Beginner Birding Seminar
Hey guys, I got tasked with leading a beginner birding seminar for the Colorado Mountain Club's Colorado Mountain Fest on September 28th. I'm not much of a photographer, but I'd like to include some pics of some of the more exciting birds that we've had in the Front Range in the last couple of years (Fork-Tailed Flycatcher, Parasitic Jaeger, Gyrfalcon, etc). I was wondering if any of you had pics that you'd be willing to share with me. I'm happy to include a photo credit. I'd just like to have some visuals to go with my presentation. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Good birding, Mike Hensley -- 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/bb4f6c11-7cb8-4b0b-ade2-5d4ca24f7cbd%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Photos of Local Rarities for Beginner Birding Seminar
That's great! Thanks, Gary! On Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 3:33:33 PM UTC-6, G B wrote: > > Hello Mike - > > I can share pics. *Download* and view this video slide show of birds from > Metzger Farm Open Space and Big Dry Creek Trail. If you find any you want > send me the time stamps and I'll get you the images. I'll also put together > about a dozen others later this week. > > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nEOPiuS3d9tPRxIZaL6XISxyg5ZzZCWp/view?usp=sharing > > You can email me at > > gewb...@gmail.com > > Gary > > > > On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 4:32:46 PM UTC-6, Mike Hensley wrote: >> >> Hey guys, >> >> I got tasked with leading a beginner birding seminar for the Colorado >> Mountain Club's Colorado Mountain Fest on September 28th. I'm not much of a >> photographer, but I'd like to include some pics of some of the more >> exciting birds that we've had in the Front Range in the last couple of >> years (Fork-Tailed Flycatcher, Parasitic Jaeger, Gyrfalcon, etc). I was >> wondering if any of you had pics that you'd be willing to share with me. >> I'm happy to include a photo credit. I'd just like to have some visuals to >> go with my presentation. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. >> >> Good birding, >> Mike Hensley >> > > -- 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/240bbbfb-72db-4ff9-b73d-ab0b9f36b50e%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Ani
Currently being viewed in brush near stream immediately adjacent to RK plant. Mike Hensley Lafayette -- 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/abde0052-b945-4efd-9113-e877061c32c2%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Male BLACKPOLL WARBLER, Sombrero Marsh, Boulder
Just had a male Blackpoll in with a group of YRWA at the bend in the road by Sombrero Marsh. -- 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/76caeae9-33b1-47eb-bd1a-bbc4cb69a1c4%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Access to State wildlife areas
I actually think a watchers license that parallels the hunting/fishing license and whose cost contributes to the maintenance of SWA's is a great idea. It simultaneously broadens the base of people who are financially contributing AND provides a way to measure the number of people who are using SWA's for non-hunting/fishing purposes. Have any conservation organizations (Audubon?) proposed this change to state lawmakers? On Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:39:16 AM UTC-6, Polly Reetz wrote: > > Lots of discussion going on about the change in policy by Colorado Parks > and Wildlife (CPW) about accessing State Wildlife Areas.While buying a > fishing license, especially a senior license, is not a big financial burden > for many birders, there is a general feeling, at least among the Audubon > folks I've talked to, that we want to be counted as wildlife watchers, not > fishermen or hunters, so that CPW is more aware of this audience and > listens to us on other policy issues. > > No one has yet come up with a method to do this that doesn't result > in a reduction in Colorado's federal Wildlife Aid in Restoration grants > which come from the excise tax on hunting and fishing equipment (although > we could argue that a lot of that money in fact does NOT come from hunters > - you pay it if you buy a handgun too).The Parks and Wildlife > Commission is still discussing this question - it is on their agenda for > Thursday morning, July 17 at 9:25 am. You can listen in from the CPW > website (About Us - Commission - Meetings). And offer comments by email > before the meeting. > >Suggestions have been: a wildlife watchers license, a maintenance fee > dedicated to SWAs, a checkoff on the fishing or hunting license application > for wildlife watchers/photographers so CPW can take count of us your > ideas?? Send them to the Commission. Some of this would take legislative > action. > > Polly Reetz > Denver Audubon COnservation Committee chairperson > > -- 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/b0f399d8-917a-411e-b117-a2bd0df5c63do%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Probable Long-tailed Jaeger - Jackson Reservoir
What's the word on jaegers? I got the Parasitic Jaeger that was at Lagerman Reservoir (Boulder County) in October of 2018. Looks like I was there in the middle of the afternoon. Do they tend to be fairly active during the day? Is afternoon viewing an option for those of us who can't get there in the morning? Thanks! Mike Hensley Boulder County On Monday, July 20, 2020 at 9:18:02 AM UTC-6, Joey Negreann wrote: > > Thanks for the great find! Bird looks good for a LTJA. I viewed it with > The sages from about 7:30-8. It was perched on the north west shoreline > right as the reservoir curves south here: > > https://goo.gl/maps/fSYMLFmPAjbVTzA37 > > We viewed it while standing on the north shoreline about a quarter mile > away from the last parking lot. At about 8am it took flight and flew due > East across the reservoir and appeared to land somewhat on the northeast > shoreline. > > Flight photos show clean dark cap, with two strong white primary shafts > but no others. While perched legs appeared more light gray, but hard to be > 100% on color with the morning light, but it was clear that the gray in the > underparts extended up from the belly and a little more to the base of the > breast. Have photos to add to eBird checklist. > > List here: > https://ebird.org/checklist/S7167 > > Hope it sticks around and others get to see it. If not the abundance of > shorebirds up here makes it a trip worth taking! > > > Joey Negreann, > Arapahoe county > > On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 7:02 AM Cole Sage > wrote: > >> The Jaeger is still present this morning. Viewing from the east side. >> >> Cole Sage, Denver >> www.birdsonthewing.com >> >> >> >> On Sun, Jul 19, 2020 at 6:12 PM rabus...@bvsd.org > > wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> This afternoon my brother and I saw what we have tentatively identified >>> as a Long-tailed Jaeger on the NE side of Jackson Reservoir in Morgan >>> County. It was spooked often by boat traffic but should still be in the >>> area. >>> >>> Good numbers of shorebirds were at Jackson and nearby Prewitt Reservoir >>> as well. >>> >>> Good birding, >>> >>> Ryan Bushong >>> Louisville, Colorado >>> >>> -- >>> 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 cob...@googlegroups.com . >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/81a1ca11-bb95-45b6-a303-ed8956a21b98n%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/81a1ca11-bb95-45b6-a303-ed8956a21b98n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- >> 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 cob...@googlegroups.com . >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJQAGti1iXXXxChU89Yt2OAC21YH5UdMVGTQ_QvK%2Boq3cotTTA%40mail.gmail.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJQAGti1iXXXxChU89Yt2OAC21YH5UdMVGTQ_QvK%2Boq3cotTTA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- 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/b4a2be64-ceda-4352-bfa9-45413284b884o%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Caspian Tern, Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder Co
The terns are still present and fairly active, although I believe the Forster's Tern to actually be a juvenile Caspian. In flight, both birds have the blackish wingtip undersides. Really embarrassingly bad digiscope pics available for anyone interested. Mike Hensley Lafayette, CO On Monday, September 7, 2020 at 11:33:01 AM UTC-6 Charles Hundertmark wrote: > With Forster’s Tern. > > Sent from my iPhone -- 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/326cdc8e-bc69-4446-ac71-fedd107275edn%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Public Land Closures
I'm seeing reports of large scale public land closures. All national forest and BLM land is closed to public access here in Boulder County due to fire conditions. Are others seeing the same? Cheers, Mike Hensley Boulder County -- 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/32f7d5be-9421-4ece-b4c6-1707283e9954n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Black Scoter, Matthew T. Glasser Reservoir, Broomfield
Just wanted to report that there are now two female Black Scoters on the reservoir. Both were active and diving on the south side of the reservoir. Mike Hensley Lafayette, CO -- 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/4e175b06-84ee-4f73-a819-54e1178b2c27n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Advice on how to bird the Ward area
Hey, gang! I've taken a couple of trips to Ward (Boulder County) in hopes of Clark's Nutcracker and Pine Grosbeak. But every time I make the drive up there, the town and surrounding environments are quiet and relatively birdless (beside super common stuff like BBMA and CORA). Maybe I'm having bad luck, but I sort of assume that the birds are there, and I'm just looking in the wrong places. Does anyone have any advice regarding how I could make those trips more productive? Thanks! Mike Hensley Boulder County -- 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/4207cee2-ce78-441b-905f-7de30ea86b73n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: Advice on how to bird the Ward area
Thanks, John! This is very much appreicated. Mike Boulder County On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 5:08:28 PM UTC-7 John Malenich wrote: > Hi Mike, > > This COBirds post from last winter should help: > https://groups.google.com/g/cobirds/c/h1Jj9nM06zE/m/SNgQj-qWHQAJ > > Click on the link to Todd Deininger's map (Thanks Todd!!!). Ward can > sometimes be hit or miss, but the lower Ward feeders will often have Pine > Grosbeaks and some Rosy's. As is often the case with winter feeders in the > mountains, the feeders are often typically productive during and after foul > weather (snow). As always be respectful of both the birds' and the > homeowners' rights. Watch from a distance, avoid pointing binoculars toward > house windows, keep groups small, don't be loud, park safely and legally, > etc. so that birding access continues to be allowed. Most often in Ward, > its better to park where its safe and walk to the feeders. > > John Malenich, > Boulder, CO > On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 3:33:37 PM UTC-7 miked...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Hey, gang! I've taken a couple of trips to Ward (Boulder County) in hopes >> of Clark's Nutcracker and Pine Grosbeak. But every time I make the drive up >> there, the town and surrounding environments are quiet and relatively >> birdless (beside super common stuff like BBMA and CORA). Maybe I'm having >> bad luck, but I sort of assume that the birds are there, and I'm just >> looking in the wrong places. Does anyone have any advice regarding how I >> could make those trips more productive? >> >> Thanks! >> Mike Hensley >> Boulder County >> > -- 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/35ebbf3b-cb74-4109-a4fe-f8f048dd3802n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: HUDSONIAN GODWITS, Boulder
These were still visible this afternoon along with a ton of other shorebirds. I counted five Black-Necked Stilts and got the red exclamation point from eBird for a high count. Really nice birding if you can stand the wet and cold. On Monday, May 3, 2021 at 9:56:00 AM UTC-6 Eric DeFonso wrote: > Folks, about a dozen are looking at a flock of 15 Hudsonian Godwits > Lagerman reservoir. > > Eric DeFonso > near Lyons, CO > Sent from the Aether -- -- 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/53684e62-d385-4fe5-a7de-7ab25d446173n%40googlegroups.com.
