[cobirds] Free entry to National Parks this weekend

2016-08-26 Thread Barry
The US national parks service is celebrating its centennial this year. Entrance to all national parks is free this weekend, August 25, 2016-August 28, 2016. Enjoy. For more info: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received

[cobirds] Free entry to Colorado State Parks on August 1!

2016-07-31 Thread Barry
Remember, everybody...Monday, August 1 is Colorado Day and that means free entry to all Colorado State Parks. See cpw.state.co.us/Colorado-Day for more info. Entry fees are waived, but other fees still apply. Get out there and find some birds! - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You

[cobirds] eBird taxonomy update starts Monday, Aug 10, 2015

2015-08-08 Thread Barry
more on the update at http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/taxonomy-update-for-2015/ Barry Gingrich Broomfield, 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] Westword cover story about Pawnee National Grassland

2015-07-31 Thread Barry
at the Westword web site: The BLM just sold more leases on the Pawnee -- and environmentalists say that's for the birds http://www.westword.com/news/the-blm-just-sold-more-leases-on-the-pawnee-and-environmentalists-say-thats-for-the-birds-6965224 - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Burrowing owls, DIA Owl Loop (Adams County)

2015-06-27 Thread Barry
was on Piccadilly north of 120th. A couple on the ground, one perching up on a plant, and one (dad?) on a fencepost right next to the road. Neat. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] FOS American Avocets, Broomfield

2015-03-30 Thread Barry
FOS American Avocets today 3/30/15 at Quail Creek Park in Broomfield (in the pond behind King Soopers at 136th and Zuni). There were three of them. Always happy to see them return - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Black-Crowned Night Herons and Wood Ducks in Arvada (Jefferson County)

2015-01-27 Thread Barry
Herons were fun to see. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, 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. To post to this group

[cobirds] No Palm Warbler at Denver West

2015-01-17 Thread Barry
nice of you to help out. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- 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] Re: White Hawk, Westminster

2014-12-08 Thread Barry
That's a leucistic Red-Tailed Hawk, has been seen in that 104th Sheridan area for a few years now. I've seen him several times while driving by, but not for quite a while. Glad to hear he's back. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Turkey Vultures over Broomfield County

2014-04-15 Thread Barry
so many at once. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- 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] Re: Fort Collins Turkey Vulture roost (Larimer)

2014-04-08 Thread Barry
I drove by the FC Turkey Vulture roost area this evening (8 April 2014) about 6:45, saw 15-20 circling and landing in the trees on Mountain. A block south on Washington, though...there had to be a hundred. Pic: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/turkeyvultureroost-ftcollins-8apr2014 - Barry

[cobirds] FOS Avocets - Broomfield County

2014-04-04 Thread Barry
First of season American Avocets (2) seen in Broomfield at Quail Creek Park behind the King Soopers at 136th and Zuni. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] First osprey returns to Boulder County Fairgrounds

2014-03-30 Thread Barry
://www.BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org/osprey http://BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org/osprey* Boulder County has replaced the nest camera that had problems last year. The link leads to the webcam page. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Re: New Sibley Guide: Wait for the next printing

2014-03-21 Thread Barry
, but if Sibley is saying the colors are off on a few paintings, I'd believe him. Most of the paintings are supposed to be fine. He's going to be at the Tattered Cover on April 3 and the Boulder Bookstore on April 4, but I'm sure he's tired of answering questions about this. :-) -- - Barry Gingrich

[cobirds] Re: SE Colorado; Picture Canyon (Baca County) this past weekend.

2014-03-17 Thread Barry
pigeon population. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- 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 to this group

[cobirds] Re: SE Colorado; Picture Canyon (Baca County) this past weekend.

2014-03-17 Thread Barry
Correction: wild Rock Pigeons can be listed in certain locations in Europe and a few other areas, but not in the US or much of the rest of the world. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Re: RFI: Bohemian Waxwing

2014-03-11 Thread Barry
locations (zero hackberries north of CSU campus, e.g.), so no waxwings, I guess. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, 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

Re: [cobirds] Re: RFI: Bohemian Waxwing

2014-03-11 Thread Barry
attention to the fruiting trees is that I had no crabapples this past year, but I've huge numbers in the past. (Enough to need a snowshovel.) - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] News: New Osprey cam set up at Boulder County Fairgrounds

2014-03-10 Thread Barry
/news/boulder/ci_25315352/new-opsrey-camera-set-up-at-boulder-county - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- 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

[cobirds] Re: Chukar in Broomfield 2/21 5:00 pm

2014-02-23 Thread Barry
seeing one in Broomfield? - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, 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. To post

[cobirds] Re: Chukar in Broomfield 2/21 5:00 pm

2014-02-22 Thread Barry
Hi, Bill. This morning (9 am, too late?), I went down to the area in Broomfield where you saw the Chukar and was unable to find it. I looked around the industrial park and the nearby ballfields, but no luck. Doesn't mean it's not there, just that I didn't see it. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield

[cobirds] Belmar Historic Park - Kountze Lake - Jefferson County

2013-05-27 Thread Barry
. Also seen: Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egret, Canada Geese with goslings, Yellow Warbler pair (I think, they zoomed by), several Gadwall, many Red-Winged Blackbirds, many other Swallows and Canada Geese. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebird still at Twin Lakes, Boulder County

2013-04-14 Thread Barry
Lakes and Eaton Park. I managed to get a few pictures, here's one: bit.ly/ZV6nAY - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County, 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

Re: [cobirds] Re: Good Osprey news in Fort Collins (Larimer County)

2013-04-03 Thread Barry
This morning, I saw that a second Osprey has joined the one who was hanging out at the new nesting platform on E Prospect in Fort Collins (Larimer County). They need to get to work on that nest. It's just a few sticks right now. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received

[cobirds] Nesting Great Blue Herons, Common Grackle at Metzger Farms (Adams County)

2013-03-31 Thread Barry
a bit of foot/bicycle/dog traffic, as expected for an area so close to homes and the Big Dry Creek trails. Still, it’s a nice addition and I’m excited that there are nesting herons so near. Barry Gingrich Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Good Osprey news in Fort Collins (Larimer County)

2013-03-28 Thread Barry
When I drove by the FC E. Prospect platform at dusk on 3/27, no Osprey. Maybe I jumped the gun, maybe Mr Osprey was just platform-shopping, or maybe he was busy elsewhere. I'll keep watching. I really want to see this platform get used. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received

[cobirds] Good Osprey news in Fort Collins (Larimer County)

2013-03-27 Thread Barry
Driving into FC today, I saw that the new nesting platform on East Prospect at the Poudre Trail is occupied! Looked like an Osprey to me, will try for a closer look to verify. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Bohemian Waxwings-Larimer County

2013-03-20 Thread Barry
Today, 3/20, at about 1:45pm, I relocated about 15-20 of the Bohemian Waxwings originally found by Josh Bruening on 3/18. Largest group was at Laurel and Whitcomb, trees on north side of street in front of Bluebird Cafe, but there were a handful further west at Laurel and Loomis. Barry Gingrich

[cobirds] Re: Bohemian Waxwings-Larimer County

2013-03-18 Thread Barry
Thanks for the tip, Josh. I heard them, then saw them about a block west of Laurel and Whitcomb in FC just after noon on 3/18, way up high in the trees. Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Cormorants back at Duck Lake (Denver County)

2013-03-17 Thread Barry
Another sign of spring: The Double-Crested Cormorants are back at Duck Lake in Denver City Park, the rookery is full of birds building nests. Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] FOS Great Blue Herons nesting, Larimer County

2013-03-04 Thread Barry
along Crane Hollow Road near Hygiene in Boulder County. No Great Blue Herons seen at that time. I expect they'll start nest-building soon. Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-12-24 Thread Barry
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[cobirds] Boulder County sightings, including unusual gull

2012-11-25 Thread Barry
/gull-baselinereservoir-25nov2012 Any ideas? Thanks for any help. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Re: Last Chance, Washington County, July 18, 2012

2012-07-18 Thread Barry
Westword had a blog entry today about Last Chance after the fire, including several more photos: http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2012/07/last_chance_colorado_fire_photos.php Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: What Other Favorite Birding Areas Are Under Siege From Fire?

2012-06-27 Thread Barry
Boulder County: News reports say that the Upper Skunk Canyon area north and west of NCAR was burning last night. I don't know how this has affected the Skunk Canyon Trail. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, CO On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 8:11:34 AM UTC-6, The Nunn Guy wrote: I would assume we

Re: [cobirds] Re: What Other Favorite Birding Areas Are Under Siege From Fire?

2012-06-27 Thread Barry
://goo.gl/maps/nS9B* http://goo.gl/maps/nS9B See also http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_20951733 If this map is correct, the fire is nowhere near Skunk Canyon. The perimeter they show is *southwest* of NCAR. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Burrowing Owls - Adams County

2012-06-18 Thread Barry
at the prairie dog town on the northeast corner of 112th and Tower: Two Burrowing Owls sitting on top of their holes within 60-70 feet of the road. Neat. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Re: Upland Sandpiper (?) - Adams County

2012-05-08 Thread Barry
Thanks, everyone, for letting me know that the bird was, indeed, an Upland Sandpiper. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Upland Sandpiper (?) - Adams County

2012-05-07 Thread Barry
a photo at http://goo.gl/ZbAhN - it was some distance away, this somewhat fuzzy pic is the best shot I got. If I'm wrong, let me know. Ok, let me know either way. Thanks. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Yellow-Headed Blackbirds, American Avocets - Broomfield Country

2012-04-21 Thread Barry
I noticed that people have mentioned Yellow-Headed Blackbirds and American Avocets in the past few days. I've been seeing a pair of avocets in Broomfield County in the pond behind the King Soopers at 136th and Zuni (also saw a half-dozen White Pelicans the other day). Yesterday, over at Tom Frost

[cobirds] Yellow-Headed Blackbirds, American Avocets - Broomfield County

2012-04-21 Thread Barry
Reservoir (Midway and Lowell), I saw a handful of Yellow-Headed Blackbirds amid the hundreds of Red-Winged Blackbirds in the reeds on the east side of the reservoir. These are the FOS YHBs for me. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Great Horned Owl - Adams County

2012-04-15 Thread Barry
of onlookers and to avoid disturbing the owls. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

[cobirds] Great Blue Herons, Great Horned Owl, Boulder County, CO

2012-03-11 Thread Barry
sitting in a nest in the same trees as the six herons. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

[cobirds] Bald Eagles at Lagerman Reservoir - Boulder County

2012-02-06 Thread Barry
of the ordinary. -- Barry Gingrich, Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Bald Eagle (or 2), Adams County on DIA Owl Loop

2012-01-30 Thread Barry
and refused to look our way. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan - Larimer County

2012-01-28 Thread Barry
Saw the Trumpeter Swan today at the Cattail Pond near Loveland at about 3pm. I was able to get a few pictures, see http://goo.gl/RMz5y and http://goo.gl/mysp5 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to

[cobirds] Burrowing Owls - Adams County near DIA

2011-08-10 Thread Barry
a picture, unfortunately. A guy who works for one of the oil companies stopped to chat and said that he's heard reports of additional burrowing owls about half a mile to the north on the west side of the road where there's a big dirt patch. I went there, but didn't see any. - Barry Gingrich

[cobirds] Re: Burrowing Owls - Adams County near DIA

2011-08-10 Thread Barry
Correction: I saw the owls on Tuesday morning, Aug 9, 2011. It just felt like a Monday. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[cobirds] Re: N. Mockingbird, Belmar Park, Jeffco

2011-06-12 Thread Barry
in the ceiling inside the bridge area. We didn't see the swallows, but some locals told us that they saw them earlier in the day and that they are nesting up there. - Barry Gingrich from Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Great Blue Heron and Snowy Egret, Broomfield

2011-06-08 Thread Barry
spring, so maybe this isn't such a surprise. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

[cobirds] Kountze Lake at Belmar Park - Jefferson County

2011-05-23 Thread Barry
ducklings, Canada Goose goslings, and even a baby rabbit. We also saw a great blue heron, a bunch more painted turtles, and a Hooded Merganser. Very nice. Barry Gingrich from Broomfield County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Snowy Egret, Broomfield, 4/29

2011-05-01 Thread Barry
4/29: I saw a Snowy Egret at the Sagar Reservoir in the Broadlands neighborhood of north Broomfield. It was near the drainage pipe on the east side. - Barry Gingrich Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Re: Fort Collins - Trumpeter Swans

2011-04-28 Thread Barry
I happened to be in Fort Collins, so I swung by there, and, after getting a closer look, I'm sorry to report that these are very good decoys. I'm guessing the office park put them there to keep the Canada Geese away. Also in the pond: two Canada Geese. On Apr 24, 3:21 pm, 5mc...@comcast.net