[cobirds] RMBO Chico Bassin Ranch banding 15 Sep 2010

2010-09-15 Thread brian_gibb...@juno.com
Hi Cobirders Wilson's Warblers (67 banded) filled the nets today with a good variety of other birds, 125 individuals of 23 species. So far this fall we have rarely recaptured a bird on a following day, today we caught a few that were still hanging around here. Cordilleran Flycatcher banded 9/

[cobirds] COBIRDS posting ?guidelines?

2010-09-15 Thread Allison Hilf
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 desc

[cobirds] Boulder Bald Eagle

2010-09-15 Thread David Waltman
This afternoon there was a Bald Eagle perched in a tree right near Cherryvale Road on the west side of Baseline Reservoir. Looked to me like a third year bird. Several vehicles were stopped and people were taking pictures with their phone cameras. A school bus drove by very slowly. Evidently, th

RE: [cobirds] Boulder Bald Eagle

2010-09-15 Thread Christian Nunes
"It always warms my heart to see normal people excited about what we do for excitement." Can't agree more. I drove by about 45 mins ago and there were 2 identical 3rd yr Balds in that big half-dead cottonwood, a favorite perch for all sorts of birds. Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com ht

[cobirds] Boulder Bald Eagle

2010-09-15 Thread Debra Sparn
How ironic! That is my daughter's bus, which she missed today! We drove by and saw the bird about that same time. Quit a nice show for all. Debra Sparn Boulder County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

Re: [cobirds] COBIRDS posting ?guidelines?

2010-09-15 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
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 lea

Re: [cobirds] COBIRDS posting ?guidelines?

2010-09-15 Thread Connie Kogler
Well I'm sure glad I posted my "Bullock's Oriole" that was NOT a Bullock's Oriole once I really looked at the picture I took. So, yeah people post those possibles! Connie Kogler Twitter @ConnieKogler Facebook.com/connie.kogler BirdsOTheMorning.com -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Chico , today extra

2010-09-15 Thread Jxdrummo
Co birders : In addition to the birds described by Brian Gibbons at Chico today , I would like to add : El Paso County : Field Sparrow ,entrance road to Ranch. Pueblo County : Shorebirds at HQ Pond including juv Short-billed Dowitcher and 2 Pectoral Sandpipers , HY female Magnolia Warbl