[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 19 December 2016

2016-12-19 Thread Joyce Takamine
Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail:RBA AT cobirds.org Date:December 18, 2016 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 18, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species) NOTE:

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper - Go see it!

2016-12-19 Thread Steve & Melody
Cobirders, The intent of this message is to point out that the Purple Sandpiper at Lake Dillon is 2,100 miles from its "normal" wintering grounds on the east coast. It has the status of MEGA rarity for the state of Colorado. Whether you are into the listing of birds or simply enjoy watching bi

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Directions

2016-12-19 Thread Todd Deininger
Don't go through Frisco if chasing the sandpiper. Major delay and backup. On Dec 18, 2016 12:47 PM, "Steve & Melody" wrote: > Cobirders, > > > > I created directions to the Purple Sandpiper for a couple of fellow > intrepid chasers. I have not seen any specific directions for the bird > since

[cobirds] Re: Random acts of bushtits and other birds, Larimer County

2016-12-19 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Also, 14 Bushtit seen at Lory State Park Visitor Center parking lot on Saturday's Fort Collins CBC. Are other best bird was Canyon Wren (2) in one of the reservoir coves in Lory. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Re: Random acts of bushtits and other birds, Larimer County

2016-12-19 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
"Our" (other best bird) not "Are" ... :-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me | http://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, December 19, 2016 at 8:59:06 AM UTC-7, The "Nu

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Directions

2016-12-19 Thread Scott Somershoe
Relocated in same spot right now. -2F. Brrr Scott Somershoe Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2016, at 8:20 AM, Todd Deininger wrote: > > Don't go through Frisco if chasing the sandpiper. Major delay and backup. > >> On Dec 18, 2016 12:47 PM, "Steve & Melody" wrote: >> Cobirders, >> >> >

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper continues, 12/19

2016-12-19 Thread Glenn Walbek
Currently being viewed by Todd Deininger. Glenn Walbek Castle Rock, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper continues, 12/19

2016-12-19 Thread bay . wren
Purple Sand present, perfectly cooperative, in great light...viewing w Vic Zerbi at 10:15am Eric DeFonso Westminster CO Sent from the Aether > On Dec 19, 2016, at 9:35 AM, Glenn Walbek wrote: > > Currently being viewed by Todd Deininger. > > Glenn Walbek > Castle Rock, CO > > Sent from my V

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Summit Co.

2016-12-19 Thread Brandon Percival
Bird still present around noon. Great find and WOW on finding it in the first place! Brandon K. Percival Pueblo West, CO Sent from my Android -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Run - tomorrow?

2016-12-19 Thread Connie Kogler
I’m gonna make a run up there tomorrow, in hopes that the bird will still be three and have room for 3. I’m leaving from Aurora, then 285 to C470 to I-70. If anyone wants a lift and can meet me along the way give me a call or text. Probably head out around 8 am. I don’t want to be on a time crun

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Summit Co. CBC update

2016-12-19 Thread Brandon Percival
Hi all, I heard today from the compiler of the Summit County Christmas Bird Count. The count was scheduled last Friday, the day, the Purple Sandpiper was found, though the count didn't occur that day unfortunately. The count is now scheduled for early January, which means the Purple Sandpiper wi