Re: [cobirds] FOS tree swallow Arapahoe county
I'll take a shot at an ID. A lone pushed it was nibbling on something tasty in the yard the other day. With their typical flocking behavior, I suspected pairing off for the breeding season was underway. But then again, maybe it was just temporarily separated from comrades? eBird checklist below https://ebird.org/checklist/S84568163 Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 1:27 PM Mary Kay Waddington wrote: > Umm, excuse me for being totally uninformed, but in case I'm not the only > one, can someone please tell me what you're talking about when you say > "pushed his" and "pushed its" I haven't a clue! > > Mary Kay Waddington > Arapahoe County > > On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 12:46 PM DAVID A LEATHERMAN > wrote: > >> Glad to see the AOS finally came to its senses and split Pushed His and >> Pushed It's. They are hard to separate but once you study their behavior a >> while, and hear their vocalizations, clearly two species. You are lucky to >> have both in your yard. >> >> Dave Leatherman >> Fort Collins >> >> >> >> -- >> *From:* 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds > > >> *Sent:* Sunday, April 4, 2021 12:14 PM >> *To:* Cobirds >> *Subject:* [cobirds] FOS tree swallow Arapahoe county >> >> I was surprised to see a tree swallow swoop in and fly around my swallow >> nest box. It seems early! Luckily, the boxes are cleaned out. I imagine >> it’ll be a while before he’s back. >> I’ve also been happy to see pushed his gathering nesting material >> from my garden! I’ve never had pushed it’s nest here. >> >> Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> -- >> 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/F88F709D-86B0-4DCF-B291-E4E78E5C6B38%40aol.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/CY4PR0601MB3763D3901F9FDA173B43F731C1789%40CY4PR0601MB3763.namprd06.prod.outlook.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CY4PR0601MB3763D3901F9FDA173B43F731C1789%40CY4PR0601MB3763.namprd06.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > -- > 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/CAA-Db7cu39rgm57-bu4kzGdXZ2Dv76
Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon Larimer
Hey Derek, I had the Gyr just south of that site (in Pineridge Natural Area) January 20, roughly 4:30 in the afternoon. It was perched briefly on one of the large power poles before flying west toward Horsetooth Reservoir. In subsequent searching, I haven’t seen it again. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On Feb 5, 2021, at 7:14 PM, Derek Hill wrote: > > > COBirders, > Has anyone seen the Larimer County Gyrfalcon lately? Last update I see is > from the day after Christmas so I thought I'd share. This afternoon 5 Feb > 2:45pm at a job site in SW Ft. Collins at the northeast corner of W. Drake Rd > & Overland was quite the bird. This is just below the S end of Horsetooth > Reservoir. At first glance coming head-on I took it to be just a Red-tailed > Hawk doing their rowing flight they often do to power on through at low > altitude. As it very quickly passed overhead the wingshape and cadence > quickly made it obvious this was no Buteo! The absolute thickest bodied, > most massive falcon I've ever seen. It was so fast I didn't get much of a > study, but enough. No black armpits, pretty unremarkable pattern, but the > massive body and wide wings were astounding. The only other Gyr I've seen was > the Texas bird several years back, which never left its perch during our > observation. So, the first time seeing a Gyr in flight is something else. > Good birding, > Derek Hill > Loveland, 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 > 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 > --- > 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/69ae1b5b-7a84-4a36-9e83-c47053232220n%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 --- 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/FD9633B4-B4B4-4825-88FF-7C6061511179%40gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Trouble with eBird?
Hey Susan and Caleb, I'm able to access every portion of eBird.org I just tried (online/app checklist submission, data outputs, reviewer site, etc.) Perhaps this is local to a few of eBird's servers, or perhaps there is something on an individual user level. I'm not technically savvy enough to provide more than a yea/nay on eBird access. Best, Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO On Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 11:11 AM Caleb A wrote: > Hi Susan! > It appears that the ebird.org site is down across the United States. I'm > not entirely sure if they're doing site maintenance, or if there's a bigger > issue that they're trying to sort out at the moment. I guess we'll have to > sit tight and see what happens. > > *The birds are happy, and so am I* > *~Caleb Alons, Larimer 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/137d1eda-d9e2-48cb-8739-b3a933de05ean%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/137d1eda-d9e2-48cb-8739-b3a933de05ean%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_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/CAErW0v75wikfVQkYa%3DpFF-KpViK_ixS_-k96BWpz_yA7k_u1JQ%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Jaeger sp. Warren Lake Fort Colins
Jaeger re-found by Jesse and Renee Casias. Seen by several birders as late as 12. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO >> On Oct 13, 2019, at 12:10 PM, Adrian Lakin (adrianlak...@gmail.com) >> wrote: > > No sign of the Jaeger as of 11am. 6 other birders there, but no bird. > > Adrian Lakin > Mead, CO > >> On Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1:53:04 PM UTC-6, Robert Righter wrote: >> Hi: >> >> An adult, light-morph Pomarine/Parasitic Jaeger seen about 10 minutes ago, >> bathing in the middle of the larger portion of Warren Lake. >> >> If it was a Pom it’s characteristic longs twisted tail feathers were either >> broken off or molted away. The dark helmeted head feathers appeared to come >> below it’s bill and it’s mantle was dark, no tones of brown.. It was >> difficult to assess the shape of it’s remaining tail feathers. In some >> looks the tail feathers seemed pointed and in other looks, not so sure. >> >> Bring the long lens >> >> Bob Righter >> Denver, 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/00aa97ef-e7e8-4616-8d4f-59fbcb0e0ef4%40googlegroups.com. -- 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/4C88AFE3-F935-4287-8C0C-0505E455851E%40gmail.com.
[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon, Cobb Lake, Larimer
Hello All, After searching the south side of Cobb Lake and finding a Baird’s Sandpiper, I just returned to the north side of Cobb and ran into Cole Sage who had (and has) the bird. So much for searching the south side. Good birding, Sean Walters Fort Collins, 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/C38F1F27-D11F-45F1-B05D-5D7DC07759F0%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: ID help requested - Spatula hybrid - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)
Well, taking that idea a step further, I have seen a few male Northern Shovelers with limited "white-face-crescents" (they were barely present in the birds I can recall). Birds of North America states (for Alternate I, male NOSH) Head and neck black with iridescent green medially. Some birds show a partial white crescent on face similar in shape and location to that found on adult male Blue-winged Teal. Here are a few examples of birds displaying varying amounts of this https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S53783523 https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50151354 https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43315377 https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S15844033 https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S26835905 Maybe there is a white-face-crescent gene hiding in Northern Shoveler. Sean Walters Fort Collins, 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/CAErW0v72Bj2TtLEdDVbV6g3vHY7DHn82gw-zz080HKYqsq6Nwg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: ID help requested - Spatula hybrid - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)
A little "Googling" came up with a few interesting leads. https://www.flickr.com/groups/444365@N25/discuss/72157629157445778/ http://www.1birds.com/hybrid-teals.htm http://birdhybrids.blogspot.com/2014/04/cinnamon-teal-x-northern-shoveler.html A nicely done paper that includes photos of a known-parentage, captive Northern Shoveler x Cinnamon Teal. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324330231_Hybrid_Northern_Shoveler_x_Blue-winged_Teal_on_Schiermonnikoog_Netherlands_in_May_2014_and_identification_and_WP_occurrence Perhaps others can provide more data, but all of these would suggest John's bird is a Northern Shoveler x Cinnamon Teal. Great bird John! Sean Walters Fort Collins, 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/CAErW0v45jBfvWuX7X1MaF2YsDr5c7jMYgrVC5noBcGQXRB8DWQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County
Hello Joe and all, The eBird daily report you got did not mention Gyr because it never should at this point. eBird treats this as a "sensitive" species and it is blocked from most output data. As an aside, it was accepted by reviewers rather quickly (within 1 hour of it being submitted). I think most people agree that the burden does not fall on the reviewer for publicizing someone else's sighting. As far as I am aware, this is why eBird sends out unreviewed sightings in the daily reports. Best, Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 11:57 AM Joe Roller wrote: > As Tony said, let's all use CObirds! > The eBird daily report I get did not even mention the GYRF, perhaps > because it is in review. > CObirds and eBird have different, overlapping and key roles. > If you use COBirds, please post to CObirds. > If you use the Colorado RBA, please post to CObirds. > > Big fan of eBird, CObirds and the RBA > Joe Roller, Denver > > On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 11:52 AM coloradodipper via Colorado Birds < > cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Thanks to Andy for posting such a timely announcement of the Gyr that >> enabled so many of us to be on location at dawn and thus enjoy such a great >> bird. Such timeliness really helps all those interested in chasing such a >> beast to have a better chance to see it and enables all that are >> interested, rather than just small, local cliques. >> >> Sincerely >> >> Tony Leukering >> currently Wiley, CO >> >> >> >> >> cobirds@googlegroups.com >> <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/cobirds/topics> >> Google >> Groups >> <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email/#!overview> >> Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County >> <http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds/t/fc87ef6d1e5648b0?utm_source=digest_medium=email> >> Andrew Bankert : Dec 04 09:26AM -0700 >> >> Yesterday I found a Gyfralcon in southern Fort Collins while birding along >> Taft Hill Road. It was refound this morning by a few birders on the tall >> power poles along Trilby Road where it intersects Taft Hill Road. I think >> you can safely pull off along Trilby Road west of Taft Hill Road since it >> looks like a small dirt road, but please be respectful of any signs >> marking >> private property or private roads at the west end of Trilby. >> >> Good Birding, >> Andy Bankert >> Fort Collins >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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/1434366678.2418691.1544035951411%40mail.yahoo.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1434366678.2418691.1544035951411%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > 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/CAJpZcUCpmJ5AtXx%3D_CsiszKWjzc0GhfjJzTXLwGG-WRj40E6WA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJpZcUCpmJ5AtXx%3D_CsiszKWjzc0GhfjJzTXLwGG-WRj40E6WA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/CAErW0v4QvfaYw3B2qfm7L8R485-dh57hZqTosbx_c1%2BuGrFQjQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Common Gallinule at Running Deer Natural Area
The gallinule is still being seen here at Running Deer in the previously reported location. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On Jul 2, 2018, at 4:23 PM, marimammoser wrote: > > I have been asked to provide more details for the location of this bird, > especially for those birders outside of Fort Collins. Running Deer Natural > Area is along East Prospect Road in Fort Collins. The parking lot is off the > south side of Prospect Road approximately 2/3 mile west of I-25. Park in the > front parking area and walk along the access road leading straight south from > the gate. Look for the tall empty nest pole on the right-hand side of the > access road out in the marsh. Walk until about 50 yards south of the empty > nest pole and look to the south (left) of the pole and west of the pole (away > from the access road) for a small open patch of water in the cattails. This > patch is probably no more than 30-35 feet across I would guess. The bird > seems to like the west side of this open patch of water. > > Joe Mammoser > Fort Collins > -- > 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/bfbb2573-d05c-45d4-bd96-daa58a3f718b%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/46036413-1988-47C9-8E69-1160B39450C1%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone (Larimer)
The Ruddy Turnstone is currently being seen in the small gravel pit on the south side of Horsetooth Road directly across from Rigden Reservoir. Good birding, Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On May 23, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Joey Angstman <jangstm...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Continues on NW side at 3:40. > > Joey Angstman > Greeley, 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/8791c7b6-c067-4557-91b7-46a355916113%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/765DE9B5-AD51-49CC-817A-09CCEAA78DB1%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Vermilion Flycatcher, Fort Collins, Larimer Cty.
Hello All, The Vermillion Flycatcher continues at the previously described location and is visible from the bike path adjacent to the parking lot for the Orthopaedic and Spine Center of the Rockies. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On Apr 27, 2018, at 1:51 PM, Adam Johnson <adamjohnson.2...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Forgot to add my details: > > Adam Johnson, Fort Collins > > -- > 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/1117246e-7ec3-4e25-b928-d195d67ef04c%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/42841506-1030-43A4-A6F2-A4BC86B5F70E%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Cherry Creek SP 9/4 (Egret sp.)
Hello Ben, Let's first take the position that this is a Snowy Egret (I will describe why we do this following the ID discussion). We ask ourselves, what are the standard features of an adult Snowy Egret? Snowy Egret: Egret shape. Smallish to medium sized egret. Black legs with yellow feet. Well, we can see black legs in the photo, so we can keep moving (this doesn't rule out other species, but that's okay). Snowy Egret: White, body-feathers. We see that this is also true, so we can keep moving. Snowy Egret: At least a few (up to many) shaggy plumes on the back of the head. Yes. Little Egret would show two, thin, long plumes (they wouldn't appear fluffy or shaggy). Okay, we can keep moving with Snowy Egret. Snowy Egret: Relatively long, straight, dark bill with yellow facial skin and light eye. We see that with this bird. The yellow facial skin is quite bright and even visible in these relatively dark photos. A Little Egret would typically show darker facial skin (gray lores is the typical ID description). >From this, we can conclusively say you have photographed a Snowy Egret. >Nothing gave us suspicion to actually start considering a rarer species. The key is, when trying to ID a bird you may not be the most comfortable with, start with the features of the most common species in your area. If the bird does not match up with those ID features, ask yourself if it is not just a variation of the more common species. Also ask if it may be that you don't have the best viewing conditions or if you are interpreting something incorrectly. If you can pass all these tests, turn to a less common species that you have at least some experience with. Finally, if you have no experience with the species, turn to those who do. It's excellent to see new birders such as yourself wrangling with these ID challenges. If properly approached, they provide the training for an experienced birder of the future. Best birding, Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On Sep 5, 2017, at 7:52 AM, Ben S <benr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Only one person has replied via email, so I will put it more bluntly. Is this > a LITTLE EGRET? The more I look thru my field guides and online, I think it > is either a Little or a Snowy doing a fair impression. Really though, I want > ID suggestions. > > Ben Sampson > Centennial, 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/87c40ece-4850-405e-94b3-980f213c3f23%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/FC02AB77-4E44-4655-8A66-E8157E1C794D%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Continuing: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Larimer
Continuing on fence across from lumber yard ~3/4 mile north of Highway 14 on 287. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On Oct 3, 2016, at 3:19 PM, John Shenot <johnshe...@gmail.com> wrote: > > FYI this local rarity was originally reported on the Fort Collins Audubon > Society facebook page by Daniel Stangeland, a birder visiting from Florida > who probably hasn't heard of COBIRDS. Thanks to Daniel and congrats to David > Wade, who hopefully won't be the last local to find this gem. > > John Shenot > Fort Collins, CO > >> On Monday, October 3, 2016 at 2:16:19 PM UTC-6, David Wade wrote: >> Trough a series of texts, email, and Facebook posts I heard of a possible >> Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in northern Larimer today. I was a little >> pessimistic about finding it because of my late start but was lucky enough >> to find it. It's about a half mile north of Ted's Place (hwy 287 and 14 or >> the Poudre canyon turnoff). That's where 287 makes a 90 degree turn to east. >> It was perched in the dead trees above a farmhouse on the north side of the >> highway. This all private land but it can be seen from a pull off of the >> highway there. >> David Wade >> Ft Collins 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/f55096d0-ccce-4fa0-9ff6-87a7bd751900%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/A9960FED-5027-41A8-95A1-7A82B75A7650%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Eastern Larimer 8/25 and County Additions
I think there are a number of birders who have these same questions. Personally, I have always believed that the Colorado County Birding website presents the official county checklists based on the decisions of the CBRC. There will always be local birders who disagree with the "official" county numbers because of their exceptionally detailed knowledge of local records. With an intense effort to locate and submit adequate documentation of these unaccepted records to the CBRC, anyone can push the county totals higher as the CBRC does review and accept new county records. And with enough well documented submissions, a county could even officially surpass another county. Good Birding! Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 8:17 AM, David Suddjian <dsuddj...@gmail.com> wrote: > On the topic of county lists, I'm somewhat at a loss as to where to > encounter definitive totals of species recorded in the various counties > (understanding that for rarities some are awaiting review). There is the > county birding resource offered on the CFO page, but I can't tell how up to > date it is for the various counties (I see holes for the counties I am most > familiar with), and the CBRC process of county level review is very > confusing to me. Neither of these seem to be (closely) linked to eBird > review status of records for a given species in a county for species that > are not significant rarities. Are county species lists closely kept up? By > who? Are local county birders of knowledge and experience in some places > further ahead on this than other authorities? What about counties that more > or less have no local county birders? > > Curious, > > David Suddjian > Ken Caryl Valley > Littleton, CO > > On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 7:25 AM, Steve Stachowiak <waxwi...@q.com> wrote: > >> Cobirders, >> >> I thoroughly enjoyed the post by Andy regarding the "official" Larimer >> County species list. In this age of "if it isn't in eBird it does not >> exist" it is refreshing to see that there is still interest in the rich >> ornithological history in Colorado. Hopefully, others will note the >> various sources that are mentioned and take time to explore the data as >> Andy and others have done. >> >> While he may be counting some of his proverbial chickens before they >> hatch, it appears that the Larmier total may be moving upward. Although, >> there is a bit of a black hole with the Committee when it comes to county >> records approvals and updates so Pueblo will continue to reign for the time >> being. >> >> Good Birding, >> Steve Stachowiak >> Highlands Ranch, CO >> >> On Friday, August 26, 2016 at 12:56:29 AM UTC-6, Andrew Bankert wrote: >>> >>> >>> -- >> 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/ms >> gid/cobirds/7a0d9303-e639-45e4-a3ff-47536f57f2c9%40googlegroups.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/7a0d9303-e639-45e4-a3ff-47536f57f2c9%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > 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/ms > gid/cobirds/CAGj6RornZsfVeRRNc5PVnY%2BFE_PiCudJpZtMiPisqSVZC > BYp1g%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGj6RornZsfVeRRNc5PVnY%2BFE_PiCudJpZtMiPisqSVZCBYp1g%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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/CAErW0v7rqD%2BDxOfed70NnOkYWr8VhYLYNhNx%3D%3DxJcJUNBgSEtw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Red Phalarope (Larimer)
The bird is still present on the southern side of Timnath Res. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On May 30, 2016, at 5:35 PM, Nick Komar <quetza...@comcast.net> wrote: > > A subadult red phalarope was located about an hour ago hundred yards off > shore at the Timnath Reservoir South Shore Park. Photos on the CFO Facebook > page. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins CO > > 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 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/488E2483-ED2A-41A5-90BA-3E401082DCBD%40comcast.net. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/A5D28F36-3DE9-405E-8973-0DAE1B7ACBF1%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler, CSU Larimer County
Hello Everyone, I did some birding around the CSU campus in Fort Collins this morning. Small flocks were scattered around. The best bird of the morning was an adult male Blackpoll Warbler located in a grouping of trees on the north side of the Engineering parking lot. This lot is located at Meldrum and Laurel Streets. The best locations for flocks were around the Scott Bioengineering building, around the Natural Resources building, the north side of the Engineering parking lot, and the PERC between Pitkin and Lake Streets. If interested in building locations, the CSU website has excellent maps. Good birding, Sean Walters Fort Collins, 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/A57446FE-567A-4234-8F90-3F0A22BDBEE2%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-throated Blue Warbler, Larimer, CSU PERC
Hello All, After finishing my first final of the semester, I headed over to the CSU PERC (southwest corner of campus, accessible from Lake street or Pitkin street). I don't have binoculars on me, but I have heard quite a bit so far including a singing Black-throated Blue Warbler (seen high in a tree) and a Warbling Vireo. I wouldn't be surprised if there was more. Sean Walters Fort Collins, 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/C0253C24-423E-4571-A34B-99B8CBADAED5%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan, Lon Hagler Reservoir, Loveland, Larimer county
Andy Bankert just let me know that the Trumpeter Swan reported at Lon Hagler Reservoir last week is still present on the south end. Good birding, Sean Walters Fort Collins, 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/7EA55917-7283-470E-B242-07F1F27C4844%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Tundra Swan and others, Larimer, CO
Hello Birders, After wrapping up our fruitless American Woodcock search on CSU campus, Andy Bankert and I continued north with the intent of locating the Tundra Swans reported at North Poudre Reservoir #4 yesterday. The reservoir is frozen over and no swans were present. Stopping by Douglas Reservoir was much better with one Tundra Swan (that subsequently flew off due to the noisy boaters) and a Common Loon. The Tri Lakes area also had a Common Loon and a dozen Killdeer and nothing else of interest. College Lake (CSU property) held the all-time county high-count of 61 Hooded Mergansers. A stop by Horsetooth Reservoir produced a few gulls (roughly 1300) including a Thayer's, but no Trumpeter Swans. Seeing we didn't check the northern end of Horsetooth, the swans could always be up there. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO Team BrachyRAMphus -- 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/61F347D0-60D8-4F47-8091-95DFEB4CAD8B%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Chatfield SP and South Platte Reservoir 11/17
Gary, Even if meant facetiously, your question is a good one and one that I'm sure many eBird users would like to know the answer for. When it comes to data entry, eBird reviewers are in the same category as non-reviewers. Their records just get reviewed by other reviewers. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On Nov 17, 2015, at 8:08 PM, Gary Brower <garybro...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Sorry for the odd "post". This was meant to be what I hoped to say! And I > would like to say, too, that I have all the respect in the world for David! > > - > > "Tripped the eBird filter" . . . . > > So, do you question yourself? > > Gary Brower > Englewood, CO > > Sent from my iPad > > > > Sent from my iPad > On Nov 17, 2015, at 7:39 PM, David Suddjian <dsuddj...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> This morning as the snow let up Chatfield Reservoir had 3 Red-necked Grebes, >> 4 Common Loons, 1 adult Lesser Black-backed Gull, 2 Bonaparte's Gulls, 1-2 >> Bald Eagles, 1 Merlin, 1 Prairie Falcon, 2 Greater Scaup, and generally >> increased numbers of waterfowl (many flocks were flying around). A large >> portion of the birds (including all three Red-necked Grebes) were in or near >> a large flock of about 640 Western Grebes near the dam. The Common Loons >> were scattered as individuals here and there. A juv Northern Shrike was at >> the campground. >> >> The two female Surf Scoters were still at South Platte Reservoir, underwater >> more than at the surface. They were in Jefferson waters when I arrived, but >> dove and swam their way over the Arapahoe side of the line. An adult >> Peregrine Falcon flew over the reservoir heading southwest. >> >> Back home a straggling Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler visited the suet >> feeder in my yard, and unkowingly tripped the eBird filter for JeffCo. >> >> David Suddjian >> Littleton, 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/CAGj6RoqHjYckQtKqLRYndppn9Bkz%3Df1eMphJvRBPQoBwSEuCAw%40mail.gmail.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > 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/7356635C-9F64-4306-B8AF-46B83609E953%40comcast.net. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/CC9A27AA-7B12-4319-B086-D9A853AA3029%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Dunlin, Timnath, Northeast side, Larimer County
Hello All, Andy Bankert just spotted a Dunlin in the Northeast corner of Timnath Reservoir. It is with a group of dowitchers. Good birding, Sean Walters Fort Collins, 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/8ED39B05-9536-4EC1-A9C1-59ACA4957812%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Sanshill Cranes Red Rocks Trading Post (Jefferson Cty)
I too saw and heard 32 Sandhill Cranes today except that they were flying low over the CSU arboretum just after 10 this morning. The eBird checklist can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25519281 Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO > On Oct 23, 2015, at 3:30 PM, Tom Behnfield <behnfi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Just when I thought it was over, about 30 Sandhill Cranes circled above Red > Rocks for several minutes. Their call was loud & clear! > > Tom Behnfield > Lakewood, CO > behnfi...@q.com > > -- > 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/69d30979-f697-4706-b6a3-3b5f05d523d3%40googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/C8F61931-207A-4F9E-BE63-24D6E67F3B97%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Surf Scoter, Fossil Creek Reservoir, Larimer County
Hello Everyone, I recieved word regarding an adult male Surf Scoter that was being seen roughly 30 minutes ago at the east end of Fossil Creek Reservoir in Fort Collins, CO. Being a decently sized reservoir, my personal suggestion would be to bring a scope. Good birding, Sean Walters Fort Collins, 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/D603853C-9D66-4E1C-9F94-1F58D85E08DF%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] ebird - hiding records from output
Scott and All, First off, DO NOT strictly rely on the Hide from eBird Output option on the checklist menu. The help feature of eBird has repeated examples where users have clicked the hide option only to find their checklist visible on the explore a region feature. While that may be fixed now, the absolute safest option is to make a note of the species and wait a little while to enter it. Secondly, the way eBird is currently setup is actually quite good when it comes to sensitive species reporting. While there are species that are sensitive everywhere in their range, plenty of species are not. Some are sensitive only at specific locations. For the most part, I would not consider an owl that is seen in a rural area away from its nest to be at risk. I think most would agree that a bird at a nest is at risk of disturbance. I think that eBird could make the issue a little better, but it would be a long way from implementation. Sean Walters Fort Collins, CO On Jul 16, 2015, at 9:34 AM, Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.com wrote: Folks, When submitting via computer you can hide the output by checking a box on the right menu Hide from eBird Output. This is not a feature for mobile versions. In this case wait to submit your record when you return home. I suggest that birders use this feature when happening upon a nesting sensitive or low population species, or any species and their habitat that could be impacted by repeated visits. Unfortunately eBird does a terrible job of hiding sensitive species from output, leaving it in the hands of users for the most part. Finally, no birder is immune from being cited for take under the MBTA, even with the best of intentions. Do the birds, their habitats, and the folks trying to protect them a favor and let them nest in peace. Thanks Duane for your efforts. Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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/CAL-OjWPt4XT8zsc_ZnAQPMNZLjwzhuX9a3-RmdRx1OnoZG%3D1Uw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/7575C82C-4E13-46AF-832D-DD55D6210634%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler and Eastern Wood-Pewee, Loveland, Larimer
Hello CoBirders, Late this morning, I was unable to relocate the Chestnut-sided Warbler when I looked. However, this evening, the bird was relocated (with the help of a few other birders). It was in almost the exact same little area it was this morning except that it was very high in some trees. Also of note, an Eastern Wood-Pewee was first heard singing and then seen just a few hundred feet south of where the Chestnut-sided was seen. Go birding! Sean Walters Loveland, CO On May 22, 2015, at 10:53 AM, Sean Walters waltersintherock...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, Looking at an adult male Chestnut-sided Warbler along our canal right now. Same spot as the Brewster's yesterday. So far, no sign of the Brewster's, but it was very active yesterday and difficult to find and follow. As always, if interested, anyone is more than welcome to come by. Just email for directions. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/6561E08B-FA66-4196-8DA2-8B3835DC11AA%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler, Loveland, Larimer
Hello All, Looking at an adult male Chestnut-sided Warbler along our canal right now. Same spot as the Brewster's yesterday. So far, no sign of the Brewster's, but it was very active yesterday and difficult to find and follow. As always, if interested, anyone is more than welcome to come by. Just email for directions. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/F03C3896-B9DD-4BDF-AA3B-03C0399AA7CA%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Upland Sandpiper, Greenlee Preserve, Boulder County, 5/18
Ted, I took your advice and at 9:16 I had an UPLAND SANDPIPER flying over here close to the intersection of Taft and 287. Not that much east of your location. Also, I don't know when you had yours, but I'm at least 25 miles from your area and that bird would have had to been moving fast. Is it the perfect Uppy migration conditions right now perhaps? Sean Walters Loveland, CO On May 18, 2015, at 8:59 AM, Ted Floyd tedfloy...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello, Birders. A few minutes ago I heard and then actually saw (!) an upland sandpiper migrating above Greenlee Preserve. Bearing slightly east of north. In you're in the eastern part of Longmont, go listen (quiddy quit!) for it right now. Should be there in a few minutes... Ted Floyd Lafayette, 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 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/2e192ee7-c7b4-4b0c-b5de-8e0fae250242%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/AD2CC25C-5BC0-4037-A52F-FAF42A6DC1DA%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Loveland Eastern Phoebes, Larimer County
Hello All, Having seen one of the Eastern Phoebes on territory at its nest site along the Big Thompson River Walk two days ago, I was slightly surprised to hear an Eastern Phoebe as I walked out of the King Soopers at the intersection of Taft and 14th in southern Loveland this afternoon. I have my doubts that this was one of the pair that typically nests near Wilson and 1st. Good birding, Sean Walters -- 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/AC7583E9-1D9D-4885-908E-836E2F8FE8EE%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, Larimer Co
Hello Chuck and all, Thank you Chuck for the update on the Long-tailed Ducks! I do have to refuse any finding ownership of these beautiful individuals. I was third or fourth hand in the info chain (I heard of it through Megan Miller through Austin Hess who I think heard through David Wade). Anyway, these birds are at a relatively small pond. If you are interested in viewing this species without the need for a scope, this is the occasion. When I went, I was able to pick them out with the naked eye at first. They were always at least in binocular range. Sean Walters Loveland, CO On Apr 5, 2015, at 9:27 AM, chundertmark8 chundertma...@gmail.com wrote: Sean's Long-tailed Duck remains on Walmart Pond, Fort Collins. Chuck Hundertmark Lafayette, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone -- 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/j342btkl0jk6ytg2q62olo4p.1428247668393%40email.android.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/0698249E-2E5A-4984-B02C-44986CC82365%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Southwest Loveland, Larimer
Taking advantage of spring break, I decided to check out a few sites in southwest Loveland this afternoon. The water that I stopped at (Lon Hagler, Boedecker, and Dry Creek reservoirs) had little to speak of as far as waterfowl goes. However, I did manage to locate a continuing White-throated Sparrow at the feeders on Swainsonia Drive (located on the southwest shore of Boedecker). Around noon today, I had a flock of 14 and then a flock of ~45 Sandhill Cranes fly over our house followed by a flyby flock of ~20 type 5 Red Crossbills. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/69EAA916-4C9D-46B4-800A-C4FCA5096C52%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Counting Upland Game Birds in Colorado
Hello All, The review standards for eBird have been posted to the eBird help pages in the form of the eBird reviewer instruction document. It can be accessed by going here http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1822748-ebird-review-standards This document has a very good explanation of the policy that eBird reviewers are to follow in regard to the review of exotics/released species. If this interests you, please read it. When it comes to how I submit escaped/released birds, I do record certain species that have an uncertain status of some sort (Mute Swan and the impending great Chukar release along the front range would be examples). However, all of these records are invalidated as the eBird review instructions guide. Good birding, Sean Walters Loveland, CO On Feb 17, 2015, at 8:26 AM, Tom Wilberding twilberd...@comcast.net wrote: Nick, thanks so much! It’s a rather complicated situation. Should eBird allow only posts that conform to ABA listing rules? I don’t know, but in the case of a tough call like this Northern Bobwhite, I would like eBird to err on the inclusive side, so the data is out there for each of us to examine and judge for ourselves. Here is another factor in considering this interesting “cover-bird”. (I was going to write “cover-girl” but that is another analysis.) Since naturally occurring Northern Bobwhite generally do not move more than a mile from where hatched: is there a game bird collector within a mile radius of the East Boulder Rec Center? Paula Hansley emailed me yesterday that there is such an address. From a lister’s point of view, it would be helpful if all such game bird collectors were required to post their address online, like convicted sex criminals. (:-) Hey, just kidding!) But in the absence of that data, I think a lister has to research the natural range of the bird, observe the bird’s behavior (is it shy or does it seem accustomed to humans?) then use his or her own judgment whether to count the bird. eBird is one good source of information about status and distribution, but not the only one, and I would not rely on just one source. Again, this is all from one lister’s point of view. I don’t presume to speak for more knowledgeable field ornithologists and their broader point of view. Tom Wilberding Boulder On Monday, February 16, 2015 at 9:51:48 AM UTC-7, Tom Wilberding wrote: Hello, birders, If you’re interested in ABA listing, read on; the rest of you are excused. :-) However, even if you are not a lister, the listing game does expose you to more serious field ornithology--namely status and distribution. So you non-listers are welcome to eavesdrop here. The recent cover of Colorado Field Ornithologists’ quarterly magazine Colorado Birds shows Peter Burke’s beautiful photo at the East Boulder Rec Center of a Northern Bobwhite, “of questionable provenance.” (Didn’t get the magazine? Join CFO: click here.) If I had been lucky enough to see that bird, would I count it? ABA rule 3. says: “The bird must have been alive, wild, and unrestrained when encountered.” So was this Northern Bobwhite “wild?” More excerpted from the ABA: “Wild” means that the bird’s occurrence at the time and place of observation is not because it, or its recent ancestors, has ever been transported or otherwise assisted by man for reasons other than for rehabilitation purposes. A species observed far from its normal range may be counted if, in the observer’s best judgment and knowledge, it arrived there unassisted by man. A bird that is not wild and which later moves unassisted to a new location or undergoes a natural migration is still not wild. For the complete ABA recording rules, click here. Why would anyone question whether this Northern Bobwhite were wild? Well, many companies sell game birds, to shoot them like self-propelled skeet, or to train hunting dogs with them, or just to keep in your collection. From this company you can buy Northern Bobwhite birds, chicks and eggs, and many other upland game birds, not to mention swans and flamingos. Click here. Another online source click here. (A pair of Spruce Grouse for $749?) Colorado wildlife law “generally prohibits the importation, live possession, sale, barter, trade, or purchase of any species of wildlife native to Colorado, except that up to 25 live ring-necked pheasants, Gambel's quail, scaled quail, bobwhite quail, chukar, grey partridge or mallard ducks may be possessed for up to twenty-five (25) days without a license. Such wildlife shall be accompanied by a receipt showing that the wildlife have been lawfully acquired, to include the source and the purchase or acquisition date. These birds may only be hunted on the day of release and the number of birds taken cannot exceed the number of birds released. All released birds not taken by hunting on the day of release shall become
Re: [cobirds] report of Cape May Warbler in Fort Collins (Larimer)
Hello All, After finishing my last class of the day, I walked over to the Oval to see what I could find. I came up empty handed. There were essentially NO birds in the Oval itself at all. Surrounding it, the trees did have a few groups of chickadees and Blue Jays but not much else. I would still suggest to those interested in looking to search in the Oval as something could still hide fairly well in there with all the leaves on the trees. However, searching the surrounding area might at least turn up more birds and keep up ones hopes of finding a good bird. Good birding, Sean Walters Loveland, CO On Oct 17, 2014, at 10:59 AM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN daleather...@msn.com wrote: I received a second-hand report of a Cape May Warbler being seen and heard singing on the Oval at CSU, Fort Collins yesterday 16October. I do not know the person who reported it but do know we had one at Grandview Cemetery last year for about a week centered on 8October. If someone searches for the CSU Oval bird, the whole thing is essentially American Elms, which has been a hot tree for passerines on the eastern plains this autumn. There are also spruce trees, another favorite of Cape Mays, in front of some of the buildings that ring the Oval, and they might be worth a check. Dave Leatherman Fort Collins -- 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/SNT148-W737CF832FB1B5B2FB514EBC1A80%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/083F37C4-C6C5-42FF-BAC4-A087229E74F4%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Speaking of eBird ...
I completely agree with Rachel's assessment of the County Birding website. I also have one small personal observation to add (I'm sure I'm not the first one to see what I'm about to write). One of the most visible differences between the main eBird site and the regional eBird portals is the news on the front page. I personally don't see a need to create a regional eBird portal for this particular feature. COBIRDS is already a news outlet and if some see the need for more, I'm sure COBIRDS could still be the avenue used. Yes, there are many CO eBirders who don't read this, but maybe it could be advertised instead of going through the trouble of creating a regional portal and then advertising that! If conservation events or state wide organized counts are desired, why not send out a notice through this outlet? The only other argument I could see as far as the news is concerned would be the enhanced visual setting it would come in. I personally don't see how that would garner much added useful attention over what the CFO website already has. Secondly, the links to local organizations on the regional portals are already on the CFO website as far as I can see. Lastly, I am aware that when viewing the links specifically for listers the region is already set. This is no more than one reduction of a click from normal. Just my thoughts. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/21C543F5-323C-4A63-BEBF-2D7A5BDF8781%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler, Larimer County, Colorado
Hello Everyone, I ran across a Blackburnian Warbler along the canal behind our house today. It was very difficult to detect and continue to watch (relatively slow moving bird in thick trees!) and when I returned ~20 minutes later I could not refind it, even after 1.5 hrs. About 4 hrs later, I looked again and managed to refind it in the midst of the rain. I just looked now that the rain stopped and I again refound it. If interested in chasing it, just email me. It isn't always easy to find unless you know where it is. This past time took me 15 minutes to find it in the top of a large cottonwood right next to the tree I originally found it in. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v5T7ECLbm8K6KNFQxqToC7ke%3DTQ%3DTXfkAnvgpBYebqCyA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush NO, Larimer county, CO, 12/26
Hello Everyone, Today, I did NOT see the Varied Thrush in our yard. For a good portion of the day a Sharp-shinned Hawk hung around the feeders and tried for a free meal. As far as I could tell, it only succeeded in keeping the birds in hiding when it was present. So far, the Varied Thrush has apparently preferred a good amount of activity at our feeders as those are the times it makes its appearances. Naturally, warmth also appears to encourage the bird to visit far less frequently. I will repost if the bird is re-seen. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v7PM%3Dc4sO1s627QAFvWFGKcz7nSFGQfevDq2_qC3Npeeg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/25
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush showed up again this morning in our yard. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v7Tfa2Gt%2BAev_F4VEyK%3DnW0XU%2BM%3D6zV1fkV3Zw6W3V5tw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/24
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush is still hanging out in our yard as of this morning. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v6%3DQ6fBtS1sQv5XBe%2BwAQkT%2BpTS%3DZEdT9zrcfdiOznN2A%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/23
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush was seen again this morning in our yard. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v6AeqhHNxtvep-T2F_jbessdVso11rfYYHSyXG_pRgtNw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/21
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush is still continuing its stay in our yard. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v7fThG5U6s%2BiVDwERGrxzqK%3D7A4yF3A0PVmKTNgaDkKQA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/19
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush is still sticking around our yard. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v4k1rCFtB0j9Y7HsGS%2B6oy4AWUO%3DPfnQR-2xZtZsbkPgw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer County, CO, Continues 12/18
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush was seen again this morning in our yard in Loveland. As of today, it has been here two weeks. Sean Walters, Loveland, 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/CAErW0v5rzZo45qLqnC%2BzRm5r1RPnmH_Xwh08_q9%3D11td7A-t-w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/17
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush is still continuing its stay in our yard as of this morning. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v6Tn_BhhG66N_WjV--3bndhQDShhTO3PJHPg3qKAiL7xQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer County, CO, Continues 12/16
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush is still visiting our yard as of this morning. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v6gXz15tmN1YxgFwXYy28wSBBnY9dX-bpb2ZpQqqmUCAQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/14
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush is still here in our yard this morning. So far, his pattern has been to show up off and on throughout the entire day. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v5PeBnWm585rgYLLubtWS%3DLA81Z5X_PPVRNFzcAHE2X1A%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/13
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush is still visiting the feeders in our yard as of today. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v5rbCHhP3%3DRrmLGF9mEtqTx3QEQ%3D0HUJS82DHnN1Rs4DA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/10
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush is still here this morning. If you would like to see it, just contact us, anytime. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v6DW0568YVpnse9zEQEaoh%3DTypJghaBhGWHEmqCcZQXrQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/9
Hello All, The Varied Thrush is still here. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v4p8SaRG3%2BEgswoQq2G08yWz4UuAbGDD15%2BzePURjmh2Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/8
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush has been seen again already this morning. This bird seems to be spending all day around our yard and has been seen from first light all the way until dark everyday it's been here. If you would like to come by, email anytime today for directions. Also, I have forgotten to mention so far that the bird is an adult male. So, it is definitely not drab! Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v4qNEH6UYW-sMtsmOAHArHbGFFU6beTw9T0Wkf4zeaxEA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Continues 12/7
Hello Everyone, The Varied Thrush was seen again this morning eating away outside. If you would like to see it today, try to contact me before 8:30 or so. Sean Walters, Loveland, 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/CAErW0v4MF6YzDGB%3DkaAA56ONER2C84sa%2BLVzrLGXZjc0VrM-hA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Varied Thrush, Larimer county, CO, Still Present
Hello All, The Varied Thrush is still in our yard this morning. I am assuming the cold snap might keep it around. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v4pqW5_XBcQfJwd%2BopRb7qD%3DcYTZjwoFrBxOQHKRpdDLQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe, Lake Loveland, (and late Timnath Surf Scoter report) Larimer County
Hello All, After hearing that a Red-necked Grebe was found at Lake Loveland today (courtesy Cheri Orwig), we headed over there to see if we could find it. We located the bird in the northwest arm of the Lake, just off of the swim beach. Also, yesterday afternoon, I was able to relocate at least five of the six Surf Scoters that have been reported at Timnath Reservoir over the past few days. They were scattered around quite a bit through all the other birds present. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v7%3DUVeOJx-1Av6YR67O%2B68%2BjTZdWQZJpPu2Oq0tH7UrWw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] No Hooded Warbler this morning, Larimer County
Hello CoBirders, I was not able to relocate the Hooded Warbler along our canal this morning. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v6GHMpRz%3Dc0jeTAVpWBYU2r6Kx0hd3kjw%3Dp_QQ80WgS3g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Hooded Warbler, Larimer County
Hello CoBirders, This morning I awoke to the song of a beautiful adult male Hooded Warbler in my yard. As of right now it is still here. If anyone would like to see it just send me an email for directions. Sean Walters Loveland, 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/CAErW0v6fELYrua%2BNQG0AvVDR26sB4CLWzjnRXhbKapoOdGaXqA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler, Big Thompson River Walk, Larimer Co.
Hello CoBirders, While walking along the Big Thompson River Walk this afternoon, we located a Tennessee Warbler just east of the dam on the Wilson Ave. end of the trail. It was working through the trees right at the riverside. Sean Walters Loveland, 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Possible Western Gull, Lake Loveland, Larimer Co
Hello CoBirders, Last night while at Lake Loveland, I saw an interesting gull. At first I thought it was just an abberant LBBG, but after someone suggested a different ID and after discussing it with several people, I am leaning towards a possibility of Western Gull. It was an adult about the size of a Herring Gull with quite a dark back. It had a large bill with a small red spot on the end. On the back of it's neck were a few fine streaks and it's legs were pinkish with just a little hint of yellow. Overall, it appeared heavier fronted than I would have expected. I did not see the back half of it (I did see the primaries at one point when it moved them a little) because several gulls were in the way, which is why I say Possible. I do have one or two poor quality photos if anyone is interested in commenting on it. I am planning on trying to find it again tonight. Sean Walters Loveland, 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Lake Loveland Gulls, Larimer Co.
Hello CoBirders, During the time that several others and myself spent searching for the possible Western Gull, we never refound the bird seen last night. Last night there was only one gull with a black back, while tonight there were 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls. I will keep looking though over the next couple of days. Sean Walters Loveland, 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Purple Finch, Larimer County, CO
Hello CoBirders, On the Larimer Campus of Front Range Community College this morning, I heard and then located a male Purple Finch. I could not place the vocalizations I was hearing until I found what they were coming from sitting in a tree by one of the college buildings. The wandering finches I have seen in the past have never stuck around for long, but there may be a chance it is still in the area even though it flew away while I was watching it. Good luck to anyone who may want to search for it. Sean Walters Loveland, 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Brant, Loveland, Larimer County
Hello CoBirders, Around 9 this morning my family and I went over to Lake Loveland to make another attempt (after a week and a half of searching) to see the Brant. Not that long after we arrived, we were able to spot it with a few other geese that were standing on an ice shelf off of the north shore of the lake. After we had been watching for a few minutes, half of the group of geese (the Brant included) decided to take off and head over to a field immediately southeast of Loveland High School. Over at the field, the Brant stayed for about an hour before leaving with 400 or so other geese. Sean Walters Loveland,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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Super walbeck pic 317:
On Nov 20, 2012, at 12:03 PM, Glenn and Laurie wrote: Here is a link to a few pictures of this great bird! Thank You to Mike Henwood. http://upload.pbase.com/gwalbek/2012_birds Glenn Walbek Castle Rock, 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow: Larimer County
Hello CoBirders, Late Saturday evening we had a juvenile Golden-crowned Sparrow show up in our backyard. It subsequently showed up again Sunday morning for just a few moments and it reappeared this morning for a little bit longer (3 times for a combined total of +-5 minutes). If anyone would like to see it, you can email me at waltersintherock...@gmail.com. Thank you, Sean Walters -- 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow: Larimer County
Hello again, I am sorry that I forgot to mention that I live in South Loveland, just to let you know the rough distance to where we are. Thanks, Sean Walters Loveland, 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Black-throated Green Warlber, Larimer County
Hello CoBirders, At around 1:30 this afternoon, I was able to find the Black-throated Green Warbler at Grandview Cemetery. It was associating withYellow-rumped Warblers and Dark-eyed Juncos, which were all feeding in what appeared to be some sort of short Oak tree (I am not that good with trees). The tree is in front of a house that is two houses north of the Inn on Frey Ave. Also, the adult White-throated Sparrow was in the hedge row just north of the Inn. Sean Walters Loveland, 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Larimer Co
COBirders, Sorry about that. I didn't quite realize that would happen. Anyway, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird has returned this morning and has been coming several times for the last 30 minutes or so. Sean Walters -- 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 https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
