[cobirds] Juvenal Snowy see
Hi, Carol McCasland and I saw the juvenal Snowy Owl late this afternoon around 5 p.m. It was located between 138th and 144th at left of power pole #30 looking to the southwest to a low ridge. It was sitting to the right of a small pole directly in line with a metal high tension pole toward the horizon. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Barr Lake Snowy trip from Boulder??
Hi, If anyone from Boulder area is going to look for the Barr lake Snowy tomorrow afternoon or WQ3ednesday, I would like to go along. Suzi Plooster Lafayette CO OK'ed by Todd -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Snipe/Louisville
Hi Posting this for Art Wainwright. He had about a dozen Snipe late this afternoon at Hecla Pond in Louisville. Take Hecla Dr. 1 block north of So. Boulder Rd on 95th St. Louisville, CO. Go east. Go past Balfour to cement path on the right, and walk the short sidewalk to pond. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Taylor Park (Gunnison County)
Hi, Best bird on my weekend fishing trip was a Semi-palmated Plover at Taylor Reservoir at 9,400 + feet. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] John James Audubon art exhibit
Hi all, A MUST SEE exhibit of art of John James Audubon is now on at the Longmont Museum,300 Quail Road (just off 287) in south Longmont. Over 40 original prints and paintings. June 4th thru Sept 18th. Free days are: Saturdays Aug 13 and Sept 10. Adults 7. Seniors 5 under 12 free. It's a great exhibit and not to be missed.. Suzi Plooster Lafayette (authorized by Todd) -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Red-breasted Grosbeaks - Lafayette yard
Cobirders, I had two male Red-breasted Grosbeaks in my yard at about 10 am today. They were feeding on something in the Aspen trees and only stayed around for about 5 minutes. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, P.S. For those who might want to know, Myron has been in Hospice Care since last Friday am. -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Weld County Curlew and Plowers trip????
I anyone is going to Weld County to see the Curlews and plovers this week I would like to ride along. If I know in advance I can make arrangements for Myron to go to daycare for the day. I would need to be home by 3:15. Suzi Plooster north Lafayette CO just off 95th and Arapahoe. 303=494=6708 -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Dillon Rd., Broomfield
Hi, On Dillon Rd between 287 and Lowell I had 3 Redtails, 5 Kestrels, 1 Shrike ( could not tell what kind) and 1 Meadowlark. Saw three other hawks sitting in trees. This low hanging cloud layer has brought the birds down. Suzi Plooster Lafayette -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
Re: [cobirds] Tufted Duck records for Colorado
Hey Brandon,, Really great that you can access these records so easily.. What fun we had with those first Tufted Ducks. The first one was at Waneka Lake in Lafayette. Dwayne Nelson called me to check it out and it definitely was a Tufted Duck. The next day was a DFO which trip we led. I took some grain along and scattered it and the duck immediately came out of water to it and band was visible and there was a collective groan, as i had just cost the whole lot of us a Tufted Duck on our lists. The one that Myron found at Cottonwood Marsh...He had just gone out for a walk but as always he had his binocs with him,.he had to return home and tell me, then dash back as he didn't even have the scope with him originally. I started calling people to come and verify., and then ran out to see it for myself as well.So between all the calls and the DFO Bird Alert, we got the word out. Yes, that bird was also with a group of Greater Scaup. It was really hard to get the word out quickly before cell phones. Fortunately the bird stayed around for a couple of days and was seen by lots of birder's. Those were the days!!! Suzi Plooster Lafayette,CO On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 12:38 PM, Brandon K. Percival bkperci...@yahoo.comwrote: I think there are only two accepted records of Tufted Duck for Colorado. One adult male at Walden Ponds, Boulder County, 21-23 March 1997, found by Myron Plooster. One adult male at Barr Lake, Adams County, 28 March 2000, found by Karleen Schofield. So, today's bird at Golden Ponds in Longmont, Boulder County, would be the 3rd state record (pending acceptance of course), and the first since 2000. The bird in 1997 was very cooperative and seen by lots of people, including me, it was with a lot of Greater Scaup. I also, remember seeing one in Lafayette, before the 1997 bird, that had a red band on one leg, and was thought to be an escape. Good birding, Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- 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.comcobirds%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en. -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Thanks
It's great to know that so many birders are contributing seed to the places we go to bird watch. It is a great way to show our appreciation. Especially so, now that seed has gotten so expensive. Thank you all. Suzi Plooster Lafayette CO -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Sandhill crane Boulder county
Hi, The Sandhill Crane that Ruth Carol Cushman reported yesterday is still in the area. We observed it in the wheat stubble field west of the road into the South Teller Trailhead off east Arapahoe at approx 5:30 pm today. Suzi and Myron Plooster Lafayette CO -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow--Red Rocks/Jeffco
Hi all, I read with interest the reports on the Golden-crowned sparrow at Red Rocks. I would have to go back to my year lists ( Oh, where are they?? difficult to find after a move). But when we started birding 20 years ago we were eager to find that sparrow and took a number of bags of seed to Red Rocks (courtesy of us and Boulder Bird Club). and were thrilled to find it. I am curious to know if someone (Brandon perhaps?) has records that show when the Golden -crowneds' were first found there? Has anyone ever done any banding there to determine what the yearly population has been? I would think there would be a larger population now that these birds have been here for decades at least. Any thoughts? Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 2:07 PM, markcha...@comcast.net wrote: This morning, I decided to run over to Red Rocks to see if the Golden-crowned Sparrow would show at the feeders. When I arrived, Carol Sullivan was looking for her life bird. I scattered some hulled millet and waited for at least an hour, looking through the various sparrows (White-crowned, Juncos, and Song) and enjoying good conversation. At last, the Golden-crowned made a short visit before giving up trying to get food near the aggressive Scrub Jays. Distant photos can be seen later today at the site below. Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ -- 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...@googlegroups.comcobirds%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Downslope movement?
Hi, Had a Pink-sided Junco and a White -breasted Nuthatch in my yard this afternoon. Suzi Plooster north Lafayette, CO -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Jo Dirckx Memorial service
The memorial service for Jo Dirckx will be this Thursday Sept.23rd at 10:30 am at Nativity of Our Lord RC Church, 900 West Midway Blvd., Broomfield, CO. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
Re: [cobirds] COBIRDS posting ?guidelines?
AMEN, Allison, I agree 100%!!! The birdwatching community should not be an elitist group. I dislike the idea that some folks want to limit those who are not expert in their eyes. I easily remember when some compilers thought my sightings were not creditable and would not post them. We learn from others and personally I have known any number of experts who made mistakes., and some of them are world-renowned birders! This is a great forum to help others learn and everyone needs to learn more, even the experts. Sometimes that more might mean they need to learn a a little courtesy. I appreciate the posts that help us to learn more about birding, but sometimes there can be a fine line between teaching and one up-man-ship .We don't need that kind of stuff If you are not positive on an identification , you can always say what you think it is and ask people to check it out. Good birds are always being spotted by people who consider themselves to be a non-expert. Don't let the experts intimidate you! This subject seems to come up about once a year - com'mon folks surely you don't have that short a memory! The way I understand it is that Co-birds is listed as a Colorado Birds Discussion Group and NOT a Rare Bird Alert as such. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 3:27 PM, Allison Hilf ah...@aol.com wrote: As I am sure you have seen, there has been some discussion about what should and should not be posted on COBIRDS. From personal e-mails I have received, it is clear that many birders are quite intimidated to post anything as possible or probable on COBIRDS. I think Ted's advice to describe any known details as well as Jim's advice to post even if you are not sure, is what most COBIRDS members want. From a personal prospective and from my position as temporary RBA compiler -- I encourage anyone and everyone to post any possible rarity they see. At least if they do this, I personally as a COBIRDS member have the opportunity to decide for myself whether or not I want to chase the possible bird. More importantly, as a COBIRDS member I can contact the person and ask questions about what they saw and, once again, decide for myself if I want to chase the bird. Presently, there are a small group of birders who phone each other and get possible rare bird reports long before anything appears on COBIRDS. I think this does a tremendous disservice to the credibility of COBIRDS and to the Colorado Birding Community, and I think it makes each and every person who does this a coward. I am the first to admit that I have done it -- I have seen a possible rare bird but not trusted my judgment enough to report it before I have some form of verification from a more experienced birder. I hope I have personally matured enough that I will now report the bird - even if I am not sure of it's ID. For me, there is no better way to learn than from being wrong. I'm stubborn and hence, when I'm wrong, it means that someone or something has taken the time to teach me something. In the field, I personally think we are all each others teachers and being each others teacher is what makes birders so special. I think COBIRDS certainly plays a role in each of us growing as teachers. As much as I learn from various posts like Tony's recent explanation of proper Sabine's Gull terminology -- I could care less what someone calls a non-adult Sabine's Gull in thier COBIRDS post. The proper terminology should be my responsibility as compiler - and I thank Tony immensely for clarifying this for me. I certainly hope that there isn't someone out there who is too intimidated to post a Sabine's Gull sighting just because they aren't sure whether to call it a juv. or an immature bird. Thanks for reading my rants and raves (assuming you made it this far) -- and please POST without worrying about any scrutiny from the birding community -- we all want the same thing -- to better understand and better observe the birds around us!! Good Birding, Allison Hilf Denver, CO Sent From My iPAD -- 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...@googlegroups.comcobirds%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Jo Dirckx death
Dear Birding Community, I am sorry to relay the sad news of the unexpected death of Jo Dirckx this morning around 9:30 am. Jo was a long time active member with her husband Ferd in the DFO and the CFO as well as a member of the Boulder Bird Club and Tuesday Birders. She was treasurer for the first Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas and led field trips for DFO and BBC. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Remembrances may be sent to Ferd Dirckx, 240 Jade Street, Broomfield, CO 80020 Suzi Plooster Lafayette CO 303-494-6708 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
Re: [cobirds] Terns, Union Reservoir, Weld County, Aug. 27th
Yea, maybe so, but everyone knows whatunidentified means, and most of the world doesn't know what spuh means. Seems silly to me to try to and invent new words when we already have an adequate word to describe what we mean. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Boulder birders in August Winging It
Hey folks, Nice to see young birder Marcel Such of Boulder and his teammates of the ABA Tropicbirds in the current issue of ABA Winging It. pg. 6. They participated in the last Great Texas Birding Classic. Bill Schmoker also has an article Gearded For Birding, on pg 8. Terrific to see you guys in print! Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Fwd: Nemesis blackbird/Erie
-- Forwarded message -- From: Suzi PLOOSTER sploos...@gmail.com Date: Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 1:01 PM Subject: Nemesis blackbird/Erie To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Read all about the nemesis blackbird at Colorado National Golfcourse in Erie. Great story. Interesting bird behavior! www.coloradohometownweekly.com Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)
Hi, This afternoon we had a pair of Broad-wing Hawks over our yard, then a little later we had a flyover of about 7 American White Pelicans. Suzi Plooster north Lafayette (95 Arapahoe) -- 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
[cobirds] Yard bgirds
Hi all, Yesterday I had a White-crowned Sparrow in the yard. Today I had my first Broad -tailed Hummingbird, a big surprise! Glad I had already put two feeders out for them. Dozens of American Goldfinches also. Now at 28 species in my new place on High Plains Court in north Lafayette since December 1s, 2009 not bad for 5 months. Suzi Plooster north Lafayette [P.S.Myron continues in his decline with Alzheimer's, so I never get out into the field anymore). -- 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
[cobirds] Interesting Raven observation Louisville
While leaving Coal Creek Bowling Center in Louisville, two Ravens were perched on a slanted part of the roof. One was delicately grooming the other on the breast feathers . Carefully sliding its beak down each separate feather. First time I have ever seen this in 20 years of birding. Suzi plooster -- 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] Rock Wren- east Boulder
Hi This afternoon we had a Rock Wren visiting our yard. Suzi Plooster Davidson Mesa 3 mi east of 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] Old issues of Winging It- free
Hi Birders, I have about 8 years issues of ABA's Winging It, Free to any one who wants them. Suzi Plooster Boulder CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Yard bird/ House Wren using nesting box Boulder
Hi, We have lived in our house for 42 years. We have had nest boxes up most of those years. For the last three days a House Wren has been singing loudly and moving stuff into a nest box. I hope the poor fellow attracts a mate, but I consider it unlikely in this area. All that work and no results We seldom see House Wrens in our yard, and then usually only in migration in early spring or fall. Even Steve Frye mentioned to me once that he had only see wrens in boxes a few times in Colorado. In fact, I have only seen a house wren using a box in Boulder County once before. All my sightings have been in riparian areas. Yet in NJ my mother had a yard full of boxes and everyone was occupied. Curious! Suzi Plooster Boulder County, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Prairie Falcon, Lafayette
This afternoon (around 2pm), we had a Prairie Falcon in Lafayette (Boulder County) on south Public road in the area where it crosses Coal Creek. Suzi Plooster Boulder CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
