[cobirds] MEW GULL, South Platte Reservoir (Arapahoe)

2015-01-17 Thread Alec Hopping
certainly plenty of goodies in the South Denver Metro area right now, and we've probably only really gotten good looks at a fraction of them. Thayer's, Lesser Black-backed etc. also represented, but no Glock or Glock-winged. No Yellow-legged either. Photos: http://flic.kr/p/qQ4oT1 B

[cobirds] Possible Eurasian Wigeon/Barr Lake State Park (Adams Co.)

2015-01-20 Thread Alec Hopping
s headed wigeon-like birds. If there's a Eurasian Widgeon anywhere in the state right now, Barr is as good a place as any. The birding was otherwise fairly good, with notable gulls including singles of *Cal*, *LBB* and an adult *Glaucous*, along with 21 white geese (2 Ross's). Bes

[cobirds] Re: Unknown bird- Missoula

2015-02-21 Thread Alec Hopping
That's a Pine Grosbeak. Best, Alec Hopping On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 2:58:34 PM UTC-7, Fauvette wrote: > > I know this is off-topic (and a bad photo!), but if you have a clue, could > you send me a note off-serv? > > Linda Andes-Georges > central Bldr Cnty >

[cobirds] "Black Scoter," City Park (Denver)

2015-03-02 Thread Alec Hopping
following link: http://flic.kr/p/rabZwZ Best, Alec Hopping 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...@googlegrou

[cobirds] "Black Scoter," City Park (Denver)

2015-03-02 Thread Alec Hopping
Edit: There are no accepted Feb/Mar eBird records in Colorado, not overall. -- 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.co

[cobirds] SNOW BUNTING--Chatfield SP (Jefferson)

2016-11-23 Thread Alec Hopping
Looking at it now- friendly, exposed and alone at the model airplane field parking lot. Metro listers-now is a nice chance to see this often very tricky CO species. Clean photos taken; will upload later. Best, Alec Hopping Littleton CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Orchard Oriole--Buena Vista (Chaffee Co)

2017-05-31 Thread Alec Hopping
ew for the central mountains. I've linked my eBird checklist here, which includes a low-quality photo that I will replace when I get the chance. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37297570 Best, Alec Hopping Currently near Salida, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[cobirds] Two good warblers at One Belmar Place apartments in Lakewood

2017-12-17 Thread Alec Hopping
rth of the pond and walking in. Best, Alec Hopping -- 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

[cobirds] Two good warblers at One Belmar Place apartments in Lakewood

2017-12-17 Thread Alec Hopping
Just got the Yellow-throated. All three warblers are currently in the same tree at the SW corner of the pond, in a mixed flock with 2-3 BCCH, a couple HOFI etc. The flock has been mostly on the west half of the lake, and is pretty easy to locate. Best, Alec -- You received this message becau

Re: [cobirds] Red breastfed sapsucker

2017-12-23 Thread Alec Hopping
Continues with MOB as of 11am. Alec Hopping 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.

[cobirds] Re:

2018-12-12 Thread Alec Hopping
North Atlantic, regularly shows up in the Eastern US, and by all accounts should be physically capable of making it to Colorado as a natural vagrant. Just food for thought. Fantastic find Steve!!! Best, Alec Hopping On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 7:52:03 PM UTC-5, Steven Mlodinow

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)

2018-12-26 Thread Alec Hopping
Just had it from the main tourist parking area at Horsetooth (near “Rotary Park” on Google Maps), flying generally north along the east side of the res. Best, Alec Hopping -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)

2018-12-26 Thread Alec Hopping
Just got great looks in the snow from another location- for those looking, the bird has been generally foraging near the point (40.5431134,-105.1525370) in the reservoir for a while now; careening around, fluttering, and occasionally landing on the water. Best, Alec Hopping -- You

[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler, Main Reservoir, Jefferson County, 4/25/15, 1:05PM

2015-04-25 Thread Alec Hopping
Bird refound as of 6:46pm. Alec Hopping Currently looking at Golden-winged Warbler Lakewood 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

[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler, Main Reservoir, Jefferson County, 4/25/15, 1:05PM

2015-04-25 Thread Alec Hopping
North of the previous location, still on the W side of the res. Look for birders and you'll find the most recent location pretty easily. No one is currently on the bird. Also had a Black-throated Gray here about 10 mins ago. Alec Hopping -- You received this message because yo

[cobirds] Probable Short-billed Dowitcher (Denver)

2015-05-07 Thread Alec Hopping
soon. Also present yesterday (morning) at Marston were a Western Sandpiper and Sanderling, along with a recent influx of Spotted Sandpipers. Best, Alec Hopping Littleton CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Re: Could it be a Mexican yellow grosbeak in Durango, Colorado?

2015-05-31 Thread Alec Hopping
That would be exceptionally rare and a first state record, but Yellow Grosbeak (and other south-of-the-border specialties) are theoretically possible in Durango. Please link to your photos or send them out. Alec Hopping Littleton CO On Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 9:37:59 PM UTC-6, Dave Stroud

Re: [cobirds] Re: Denver has two new eBird hotspots - Coors Field and Sports Authority Field at Mile High (restricted access)

2015-07-15 Thread Alec Hopping
I'll throw on my contribution: a lone *COMMON POORWILL *(!) that flew into the ballpark on 5/16/13. Sure made up for the Rockies' loss! Alec Hopping Littleton CO On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 8:07:16 PM UTC-6, Steve Larson wrote: > > Hi All, > I've only had Orioles,

Re: [cobirds] BAIRDS SPARROW (Larimer)

2015-07-26 Thread Alec Hopping
All, At least one Baird's Sparrow is singing at the previously described location as of 5:20am. Best, Alec Hopping Littleton CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[cobirds] Carolina Wren- Wetmore (Custer Co.)

2015-08-20 Thread Alec Hopping
than that. Best, Alec Hopping Currently in Westcliffe 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.

[cobirds] Re: Arapahoe County/Pine Warbler

2015-12-16 Thread Alec Hopping
Hello Carol, Yes, the bird in your photos is an adult male Pine Warbler. Nice find! Best, Alec Hopping Littleton CO On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 4:09:27 PM UTC-7, Carol wrote: > > Hi, snow birders, > > We had a new yardbird at about 3:20 pm and again at 3:50 pm, snacking on

[cobirds] Re: Help with Thrush ID

2016-05-05 Thread Alec Hopping
CO Eastern Plains. Hermit Thrush would also show contrast between the color of the tail and the mantle, which this bird does not. Best, Alec Hopping Littleton CO On Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 3:44:46 PM UTC-6, bunting...@gmail.com wrote: > > Today I got up early for anther birding trip and dro

[cobirds] RUDDY GROUND-DOVE, San Miguel, CO

2020-10-18 Thread Alec Hopping
haven’t had any contact with the landowner, but given that the report is from a town, it may be possible to relocate with or without access to that property, so felt it was best to get the word out ASAP. Best, Alec Hopping -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] BOHEMIAN WAXWING, Hudson Gardens, ARAPAHOE

2020-11-06 Thread Alec Hopping
at those coordinates. The flock isn’t especially active but is moving around a bit, but I’d imagine that they’ll stay in this general area. A nice way to pass the time while we wait for this election to be called in favor of birds, science, and our planet. Best, Alec Hopping Littleton CO -- You