[cobirds] Dillon, Summit County

2013-02-02 Thread Ed Baker
Steller's Jays - 7 for sure; perhaps 8 (could have counted 1 of them twice) in front yard @ nut feeder The above might not seem like a big deal but . . . . you had to be there. The activity was all-consuming, i.e., one of the Steller's, almond in beak, fed another; I've not witnessed

[cobirds] Geolocator Birds and Records

2013-02-02 Thread cougar
I thoroughly enjoyed the latest article in Colorado Birds “Where Black Swifts Go In Winter”. The info learned during this process has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks to Jason, Carolyn and Kim for the excellent report. However, an important question has been raised regarding bird records,

[cobirds] Today Red Rocks, Morrison, Bear Cr.Lake Park

2013-02-02 Thread Robert A. Spencer
Hi Cobirders, Son Bob and I birded from 10:45 am to 1:30 PM today Saturday February 2. Went to the feeders at Red Rocks at the Trading Post. Saw W. Scrub Jay10 House Finch 12 variety including one female with white patch on its head -clear breast.

Re: [cobirds] Gullapalooza recap/ Iceland Gull

2013-02-02 Thread Nick Komar
Congrats to Dave Madonna, Ted Floyd, and the other behind the scenes organizers of Gullapalooza. It was a very enjoyable event, and it ran surprisingly smooth, in spite of the overwhelming throng. The pale first-cycle Iceland-like gull that showed up at dusk was identical to the “Iceland Gull”