Re: [cobirds] Opening our Colorado National Wildlife Refuges to increased hunting and fishing

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Stecher Jr.
Same here, Chuck. And, as someone who has been birding thee since 1973, I am continually dismayed at the management by the State of Colorado as it has created invasive trails which have destroyed habitat, and allowed bicyclles in these trails, in Cherry Creek State Park. The state can't

Re: [cobirds] Opening our Colorado National Wildlife Refuges to increased hunting and fishing

2020-04-24 Thread Charles Hundertmark
It would be useful to know details before determining whether these changes will create problems. Chuck Hundertmark Lafayette, CO > On Apr 24, 2020, at 5:30 PM, Jo wrote: > > As a member of the Audubon Colorado Council I am concerned with the announced > move to increase hunting and

[cobirds] Welcome back, Trog. Jefferson County

2020-04-24 Thread Tom Wilberding
Regarding spring migration, most species range maps (Cornell, Sibley, Peterson) extend from Mexico to the Arctic. But eBird.org/science, thanks to international postings, recently offers very broad range maps, giving a fuller picture of the awesome movement of migrating birds. For example,

Re: [cobirds] respectable viewing distance?

2020-04-24 Thread Joe Roller
Well said, Peter, and furthermore it is proper form to genially get the idea over that someone is TOO CLOSE, crowding the bird. You might say, "Hey, let's all back off a few feet and give it some room. A friend of mine is on the way, and I'm hoping the bird is still here then." There are stronger

[cobirds] Opening our Colorado National Wildlife Refuges to increased hunting and fishing

2020-04-24 Thread Jo
As a member of the Audubon Colorado Council I am concerned with the announced move to increase hunting and fishing at three Colorado National Wildlife Refuges: Browns NWR in the northwest corner, and Monte Vista and Alamosa. Monte Vista is an IBA. There is some hunting already in each but this

Re: [cobirds] respectable viewing distance?

2020-04-24 Thread Peter Gent
Ashley, This is an excellent question, and the answer does depend on the bird. This Louisiana Waterthrush does seem rather tolerant of people, but if they really were within 6' of the bird, then I think that is way too close. When we are observing a rare bird, the last thing anyone should do is

Re: [cobirds] Re: Louisiana Waterthrush -- Larimer County

2020-04-24 Thread Derek Hill
LOWA is under the small foot bridge right now 3:06pm 4/24 _Derek Hill Ft 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

Re: [cobirds] Re: Louisiana Waterthrush -- Larimer County

2020-04-24 Thread Ira Sanders
Birders, The Louisiana Waterthrush was still present as of noon today just a few yards downstream from the bridge. Ira Sanders Golden On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 9:32 AM Donna Stumpp wrote: > [image: DSTU8297 - LOWA copy.JPG] > The LOWA continued this morning at dawn. We were concerned because the

Re: [cobirds] respectable viewing distance?

2020-04-24 Thread Ashley Stokes
Just a question for my learning...as I see a lot of people coming to visit the Louisiana Waterthrush, what’s a respectable distance for viewing? I’m finding there are some folks that would be within the social distancing 6ft circle if it were another human, kidding, but you get the point. So, to

[cobirds] FOS Orange-crowned warbler Teller 5, Boulder County this morning

2020-04-24 Thread Bev Baker
It was briefly cooperative, foraging low and even showing its orange crown. Jay Berger and Maureen Ivy were there also and we all got nice looks. Other species included yellow-rumped warblers both Audubon's and Myrtle, a variety of ducks, yellow-headed blackbirds, and three pelicans. Bev

[cobirds] Migration Weather Advisory: Saturday's small opening

2020-04-24 Thread Bryan Guarente
CoBirders, If I haven't sent the birds your way yet, know that I am working on it... give me a chance. ;) Saturday now has a small opening in the overnight hours from midnight through 9am where migrants could get into the southeastern portions of CO on some nicer southerly winds (FROM the

[cobirds] BALD EAGLE - Arapahoe County, CO @ Orchard Rd

2020-04-24 Thread Ed Baker
04/24/20 8:30 a.m. *BALD EAGLE* Arapahoe County @ Orchard Road flying high high high above my car on I-25 white head and neck - beautiful large dark wing span flying like the breeze if i've got ID wrong or it's unacceptable as reported, please advise and i will adjust my ways. Bonnie Boex

[cobirds] Re: Louisiana Waterthrush -- Larimer County

2020-04-24 Thread Donna Stumpp
[image: DSTU8297 - LOWA copy.JPG] The LOWA continued this morning at dawn. We were concerned because the ditch level was up a lot compared to photos in yesterdays lists, but it was still here. We saw it at the bridge and also downstream about 50-75 yards moving along low branches and water

[cobirds] Re: Fantasy birding - another game?

2020-04-24 Thread Diana Beatty
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[cobirds] Re: Buteo use of Transmission Towers & Lines - Arapahoe

2020-04-24 Thread 'kevygud...@aol.com' via Colorado Birds
Hello Jared, I think the fact that Red-taileds have bigger feet than Swainson's causes them to prefer a larger perch. I have seen Red-tailed's on wires, but not often. This is pure speculation, but perhaps the Cooper's prefer the towers because they provide lower perch points that give the

[cobirds] Willet and Wilson's Phalarope/Weld

2020-04-24 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
Hi all Crom Lake hosted 3 Willet and 2 Wilson's Phalarope, new for spring up here. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird REPORT for Friday, April 24, 2020

2020-04-24 Thread 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds
Date: Friday, April 24, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compilers: Allison Hilf; Ahilf AT me.com Phone: 303-888-5110 _ The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home”