Re: [cobirds] Yard list questions: How many of CO's 520 species have been seen (or heard) from a yard?

2024-03-11 Thread Bill Schmoker
he 4 CO "regulars" + Anna's & Ruby-throated.) -Bill Schmoker, Longmont On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 10:40 AM Thomas Heinrich wrote: > Hi all, > > Every now and then one of us will share the excitement of adding a rarity > or new species to a yard list, report yard list totals

Re: [cobirds] kayaking and birding

2020-07-24 Thread Bill Schmoker
of Boulder. Another pretty big lake with lots of shoreline intercepting coniferous forests, cliffs, and open slopes. On my last trip there a I enjoyed a nice mix of birds from my kayak. https://ebird.org/checklist/S70783040 Happy Paddling & Birding- Bill Schmoker, Longmont On Fri, Jul 24,

[cobirds] Boulder Eastern Meadowlark et al. (the plot thickens...)

2020-06-30 Thread Bill Schmoker
ain driving home along the same stretch of wire- there's a small prairie dog town in the field to the West there. If stopping to search or view be careful along this busy road. I didn't stop to check for more out in the town, but it was a treat to see the Howdy

[cobirds] 4 Tundra Swans, NW Boulder Red

2019-12-14 Thread Bill Schmoker
dark bill etc. There’s 1 juv. with 3 adults, still visible as I send this. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker (& Timber), Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Bill Schmoker bill.schmo...@gmail.com http://schmoker.org http://www.polartrec.com/expeditions/us-arctic-geotr

[cobirds] Re: Larimer Gyrfalcon

2019-01-02 Thread Bill Schmoker
And Gyr just departed heading east Schmoker Out. On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 12:00 PM Bill Schmoker wrote: > Bird is back @ 11:55. On 4th metal pole W. of Taft on Trilby. > > Bill Schmoker, Longmont > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:59 AM Bill Schmoker > wrote: > >> >>

[cobirds] Re: Larimer Gyrfalcon

2019-01-02 Thread Bill Schmoker
Bird is back @ 11:55. On 4th metal pole W. of Taft on Trilby. Bill Schmoker, Longmont On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:59 AM Bill Schmoker wrote: > > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:22 AM Bill Schmoker > wrote: > >> The long-lingering Gyr flew in from the southeast and landed on a

[cobirds] Re: Larimer Gyrfalcon

2019-01-02 Thread Bill Schmoker
On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:22 AM Bill Schmoker wrote: > The long-lingering Gyr flew in from the southeast and landed on a tall > power pole at Taft & Trilby at 11:05. After a few minutes it headed over > the landfill & points north. > > A little while earlier Paul H. had th

[cobirds] Larimer Gyrfalcon

2019-01-02 Thread Bill Schmoker
The long-lingering Gyr flew in from the southeast and landed on a tall power pole at Taft & Trilby at 11:05. After a few minutes it headed over the landfill & points north. A little while earlier Paul H. had the adult Glaucous-winged Gull at the landfill. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker,

[cobirds] Pink-Footed Goose is back

2018-12-15 Thread Bill Schmoker
Our small pink footed friend is back. Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Bill Schmoker bill.schmo...@gmail.com http://schmoker.org http://www.polartrec.com/expeditions/us-arctic-geotraces <720/201-5

[cobirds] Ft. Collins Harris’s Hawk present 09:30

2018-01-28 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- I finally caught up with the Harris’s Hawk. It flew into a tree along the frontage road north of Prospect at the welcome center (I25 & Prospect.) The tree is west of the road just before the hard right turn. Bill Schmoker, Long

[cobirds] Addendum: Boulder CBC Yesterday

2017-12-19 Thread Bill Schmoker
again, Crew! -Bill Schmoker, Longmont On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 2:14 PM, Bill Schmoker wrote: > Folks- Yesterday saw the 76th running of the Boulder Christmas Bird > Count. We fielded 32 teams who for now have reported 108 species for the > day (plus 3 count-week additions.) There are a fe

[cobirds] Boulder CBC Yesterday

2017-12-18 Thread Bill Schmoker
future colder counts as the Valmont Power Plant is now decommissioned and will no longer circulate warm water in the Valmont Reservoir complex. Thanks to the territory leaders, participants, and feeder-watchers for your bird-finding talents and to the amazing crew who organized and set up our com

Re: [cobirds] Boulder Daily Camera article on the Brown Booby

2016-09-23 Thread Bill Schmoker
For your perusal: http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_30393106/boulder-countys-brown-booby-having-made-colorado-history -Bill Schmoker, Longmont On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 8:57 AM, elena wrote: > There is a front page article in today’s Boulder Daily Camera on the Brown > Boob

Re: [cobirds] Guide to use when misidentifying birds

2016-08-30 Thread Bill Schmoker
misidentified thousands.” -Bill Schmoker, Longmont On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Leon Bright wrote: > COBirders, > > Recognizing that many COBirders can feel intimidated by the posts of our > superstars, and that even a few of those experts miss a call now and again, > I off

[cobirds] Boulder CBC 20 Dec 2015

2015-12-21 Thread Bill Schmoker
r watchers who make this such a great count! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Boulder CBC Compiler -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Bill Schmoker bill.schmo...@gmail.com http://schmoker.org *http://www.polartrec.com/expeditions/us-arctic-geotraces <http://www.polartrec.co

[cobirds] Chatfield Res. Franklin's Gull & Eastern Bluebirds

2015-11-07 Thread Bill Schmoker
ll notes of an Eastern Bluebird as we stepped out of the vehicle. 6 or more Eastern Bluebirds were foraging in leaf litter and flying up to cottonwood branches as they worked their way through the area, a pretty nice surprise for an otherwise very slow day for land birds. Enjoy- Bill Schm

[cobirds] Surf Scoter still @ S. Platte Park (Arapahoe) this am

2015-10-25 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- my dad Jim just called to mention that he's seeing the Surf Scoter first reported by Hugh Kingery at S Platte Reservoir in South Platte Park on October 24. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Bill Schmoker bill.schmo...@gmail.com

[cobirds] LT Jaeger update, Boulder Res

2014-09-17 Thread Bill Schmoker
27;s Gulls on 6-Mile Res immediately S. of Boulder Res. along with a Common Tern. From the NE corner I just watched an adult Clark's Grebe (one of a pair) feed a 3/4 grown chick (also one of a pair.). I doubt if the still-mostly fuzzy chicks can fly so breeding there? Enjoy- Bill Sch

[cobirds] LT Jaeger still @ Boulder Res

2014-09-17 Thread Bill Schmoker
As of 16:00, doing high laps around the lake. I'm viewing from S. boat ramp. -Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Bill Schmoker bill.schmo...@gmail.com http://schmoker.org *http://travelingtrinovid.com/author/bill-schmoker*

[cobirds] Biking For Birds hits Colorado!!

2014-06-11 Thread Bill Schmoker
*Folks- posting this on behalf of Dorian Anderson. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont* Hello Colorado birders! My name is Dorian Anderson, and I am currently involved in a HUGE birding adventure for 2014. In short, I am doing a nationwide big year using only my bicycle. I left Boston, MA on

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz

2014-03-09 Thread Bill Schmoker
kbird Spring Migration Blitz” survey type. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@gmail.com | | http://schmoker.org | | http://brdpics.blogspot.com | \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\

[cobirds] Longmont Ovenbird succumbs to the elements

2014-01-06 Thread Bill Schmoker
of trauma. It was -10.5° F when I left for work this morning, certainly far from what this neotropical migrant should be experiencing. Thanks for all the great notes & inquiries about the bird!! Wishing for something that likes it cold now. Enjoy- Bill

[cobirds] Ovenbird back in Longmont!

2014-01-04 Thread Bill Schmoker
e branches. A few pics of the Ovenbird: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9047968@N02/11762270496/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/9047968@N02/11761362165/ And a digiscoped video: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9047968@N02/11762120066/ Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

[cobirds] Aurora Reservoir (Arapahoe County): A bounty of gulls etc. today

2014-01-02 Thread Bill Schmoker
he, John, or anyone else viewing the bird will share their comments on this gull. Congrats on the great find, David, and thanks for getting the news out, Joe! And good luck to any searchers tomorrow. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds, Boulder

2013-12-22 Thread Bill Schmoker
birds were nearly within spitting distance of the section of Boulder Creek which can be birded from the Walden Ponds side. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@gmail.com | |

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes near Boulder Res

2013-12-05 Thread Bill Schmoker
unflower chips and dried mealworms. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@gmail.com | | http://schmoker.org | | http://brdpic

[cobirds] Ovenbird survives the night

2013-11-22 Thread Bill Schmoker
of millet and mealworms or roasted waxworms around while the Ovenbird hangs out. Enjoy- Bill p.s. Why do I have dried waxworms on hand, you ask? For Do-it To-it Suet! http://blog.aba.org/2011/12/do-it-to-it-suet.html -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Sc

[cobirds] Northern Parula joins Bay-Breasted in Boulder

2013-11-16 Thread Bill Schmoker
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[cobirds] Pacific Loon @ Brush Hollow Res, Fremont County

2013-04-09 Thread Bill Schmoker
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[cobirds] Turkey Vulture, Boulder Co.

2013-02-03 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- I was just highly surprised to see a Turkey Vulture being pestered by magpies on 95th, just south of Oxford Rd. The bird was on a fence post near a small pond. This is just south of Longmont. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont

[cobirds] Snow Bunting, WELD Co RD. 45 N. of WCR 122

2013-01-15 Thread Bill Schmoker
ing things down I think. This bird got gone quick with a tailwind but looks were unmistakeable. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont Latitude: N40° 52' 50.2" Longitude: W104° 38' 20.3" Altitude: 5518' http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&z=16&ie=UTF8&a

[cobirds] Broomfield Gulls

2012-12-27 Thread Bill Schmoker
ck pick- I had brushed right by it on my duck count so I could get onto the gull sort... nicely done, a lifer taxa for me (and Steve, too, I think...) Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@

[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye, Baseline Res, Boulder

2012-11-12 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks-Ted Floyd called me to report an adult male Barrow's Goldeneye at Baseline Res. in S. Boulder. Viewing should be good from S. Cherryvale. He also has an oft-diving loon sp. that he's not ready to ID yet... Enjoy- Bill Schmoker

[cobirds] Anna's Update, Longmont

2012-10-08 Thread Bill Schmoker
rs in the neighborhood since it appears to be gone for hours at a time? Folks still welcome to try for it- thanks for any updates. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@gmail.com | |

[cobirds] Anna's Hummingbird, Longmont

2012-10-08 Thread Bill Schmoker
Ms. Anna first woke me up. If you do visit please email me when you were there and the results of your attempt. Good luck, & Best- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@gmail.com | |

[cobirds] Christmas Bird Counts now free!

2012-09-18 Thread Bill Schmoker
ery much, and have a wonderful …*FREE* … Christmas Bird Count season. Good birding! *Geoff LeBaron Director, Christmas Bird Count *National Audubon Society *Gary Langham Vice-President & Chief Scientist *National Audubon Society -Bill Schmoker, L

[cobirds] Short-billed Dowitcher, Teller Lake #5 (Boulder Co.)

2012-09-09 Thread Bill Schmoker
major there to note on my list), and Shorty was back, now by itself on the south shore. Among other salient features, this is one of the shortest-billed dowitchers I've seen. Thanks, Ted! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ |

[cobirds] Royal Tern now sleeping @ Barr Lake

2012-07-29 Thread Bill Schmoker
... with pelicans and gulls, essentially straight out from Nature Center parking lot. Look out to island spit, not too far out from shore. Earlier, bird was foraging, plunge diving etc. - Bill Schmoker, Longmont Latitude: N39° 56' 30.7" Longitude: W104° 45' 29.2" A

[cobirds] Royal Tern @ Barr Lake NOW

2012-07-29 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- I just spoke with Steve Mlodinow and he is looking at a Royal Tern presently near the middle of Barr Lake (or what is left of it...) Good luck chasers!! -Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo, Crow Valley (Weld Co.)

2012-07-10 Thread Bill Schmoker
untain Plovers gathered at Hwy. 14 & WCR 51 were pretty spiffing, too. Gotta say how inspirational it is to be around this much talent & enthusiasm!! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Camp Colorado Counselor (for the week) -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ |

[cobirds] Greater Roadrunner @ Dino Ridge Hawkwatch

2012-03-18 Thread Bill Schmoker
Our road-running friend just cruised by the Hawkwatch a moment ago. -Bill Schmoker -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@gmail.com | | http://schmoker.org | | http://brdpics.blogspot.com

[cobirds] Tufted Duck hybrid(?), Firestone Ponds (Weld Co.)

2012-03-18 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- Steve Mlodinow is looking at a tentative immature male Tufted Duck / scaup hybrid at the same location of the Tufted Duck last Dec. I'm sure details will follow. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, @ Dino Ridge Hawkwatch -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ |

[cobirds] Snowy Owl update

2011-12-20 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folls- Bill Kaempfer just called to say that the N. Sterling Res. Snowy Owl is still present @ 11:15. Bird is ca. 1/2mi. west of Logan CR 33 on CR 44. Look N. a few hundred yards, in vicinity of low-lying drainage. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Say's Phoebe, McIntosh Lake, Longmont

2011-12-17 Thread Bill Schmoker
@ NE corner cove, calling & perching along N shore. Great CBC bird!! Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- 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 th

[cobirds] 70th Boulder CBC, Sunday, December 2011

2011-12-06 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- I'd like to invite you to participate in the 70th Boulder CBC held this year on Sunday, 18 December. We have territories with a great diversity of habitats and physical intensity, something for every birder's taste. If you would like to participate, drop me a line! Enjoy- Bil

Re: [cobirds] White-faced American Wigeons

2011-12-05 Thread Bill Schmoker
I rather like the name waterfowlers use for this form: *Storm Wigeon*. I inadvertently photographed one in the background while focussing on a European Wigeon in Pueblo a few years ago: http://schmoker.org/BirdPics/Photos/Waterfowl/EUWI39.jpg Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont > Joe's

[cobirds] Pomarine Jaeger still @ Chatfield

2011-12-04 Thread Bill Schmoker
aded back out to the protein fest in deeper water. Thanks to everyone today for the calls & email updates. Pretty great early winter season birding we are having! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill

[cobirds] Tufted Duck directions

2011-12-04 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- Firestone Ponds are W. of Weld Co. Rd. 9 3/4, @ Weld Co. Rd. 24.5. Take Hwy 119 exit from I25, head E. towards Firestone. Just past Home Depot, turn N. on WCR 9 3/4. Head N. to concrete plant, pond is just N. of WCR 24.5. About 15 min ago birds (scaup, Redheads, Tufted, etc.) got up, loo

[cobirds] Chatfield Brant Update

2011-12-02 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- my dad just called and at noon the pair of Atlantic Brant swam ashore about 100 yards south of the Old Heron Overlook (wooden platform) at Chatfield State Park. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, at work in Boulder -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds, Chatfield (Douglas Co)

2011-11-22 Thread Bill Schmoker
muddy, brushy flat. They are working among the scattered brush piles. Pom Jaeger & Glaucous Gull still present, juv. Thayer's a nice addition at delta, too. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker

[cobirds] Iceland, Glaucous Gulls @ North Weld Co. Landfill

2011-11-13 Thread Bill Schmoker
Viewed from Hwy. 14 (pull well off, active trash face well visible by scope) a few miles W. of Ault. Iceland joined by 1st/2nd cycle Glaucous Gull plus a couple of L. Black-backs, Thayer's, etc. - Bill Schmoker & Steve Mlodinow Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message be

[cobirds] Iceland Gull @ Tinmath Res (Larimer Co)

2011-11-13 Thread Bill Schmoker
. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont. Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Light-morph Harlan's Hawk back in Hygiene for winter #5

2011-11-09 Thread Bill Schmoker
an article documenting the long distance photo-recovery in *Colorado Birds* Vol. 44 No. 1, Jan. 2010 (PDF here <https://files.me.com/bill.schmoker/nyaojn>). Good to see this old friend back again from Alaska! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

[cobirds] Arctic Tern Still @ Boulder Res

2011-10-22 Thread Bill Schmoker
Showing well in NW cove in gull roost & feeding over bay. - Bill Schmoker, Longmont Sent from my iPhone -- 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 un

[cobirds] eBird Version 3 Launches

2011-10-11 Thread Bill Schmoker
om the Field. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont *Check out eBird Version 3 – The ultimate birding tool* If you haven’t been to eBird (www.ebird.org) in a while, it’s time for another look. Over the past few months we’ve updated eBird so that it’s easier to use and more useful than ever to the bird

[cobirds] There is currently an adult Long-tailed Jaeger at...

2011-09-10 Thread Bill Schmoker
>From Brandon: Begin forwarded message: > From: "Brandon Percival" > Date: September 10, 2011 2:53:48 PM MDT > To: ABA Area Rare Birds <154019981328...@groups.facebook.com> > Subject: [ABA Area Rare Birds] There is currently an adult Long-tailed Jaeger > at... > Reply-To: Reply to Comment >

Fwd: [cobirds] POSSIBLE WESTERN GULL/Chatfield

2011-06-01 Thread Bill Schmoker
The ad. alternate Western Gull is still showing well on the Marina Sandspit @ Chatfield. Everything appears to line up well with the ID IMHO- great find, Glenn!! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont Sent from my iPhone > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Fwd: Black-chinned Sparrow(s), CO Nat. Mon.

2011-05-20 Thread Bill Schmoker
David Leatherman tipped me off to 2 or possibly 3 Black-chinned Sparrows at the aforementioned spot and I can now see that I have 2 distant, blurry But recognizable BCSPs in a few of my images. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker in GJ Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Schmo

[cobirds] Black-chinned Sparrow(s), CO Nat. Mon.

2011-05-20 Thread Bill Schmoker
l to take right off of Devil's Kitchen Trail, following the right side of the creek as one ascends. Latitude: N39° 01' 37.0" Longitude: W108° 37' 56.2" Altitude: 4965' http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&z=16&ie=UTF8&q=39.02697+-10

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow still present, Georgetown

2011-05-20 Thread Bill Schmoker
Singing @ 8th & Rose. Loud, clear, piercing two-note song, upslurred 1st note, downslurred 2nd. Latitude: N39° 42' 25.7" Longitude: W105° 41' 44.5" Altitude: 7145' http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&z=16&ie=UTF8&q=39.70718+-105.6

[cobirds] Tony's RCSP & CBRC comments

2011-05-11 Thread Bill Schmoker
Hear, Hear, Tony! I was mulling a reply, particularly to the CBRC thread, but you said everything I wished to (& with more eloquence than I would have been able to.) Thanks! Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schm

[cobirds] Unusual migrants near Trinidad, CO (Los Animas County)

2011-05-06 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- I got a call from Mike Freiberg who has been running a few grassland transects for RMBO in S. Colorado. Of extra interest were 2 Broad-winged Hawks, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and a Great Crested flycatcher on private property along HWY 239 about 1mi east of Trinidad. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Squared

2011-04-22 Thread Bill Schmoker
Now we're seeing the Yellow-Throated Vireo as well, above the Boulder Creek Path by a small pond NE of the aforementioned three-storied, volleyball-netted building on the CU East Campus. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because yo

[cobirds] Yellow-Throated Warbler, Boulder

2011-04-22 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- Peter Gent just spotted a Yellow-Throated Warbler near the recently described Yellow-Throated Vireo spot on CU's East Campus in cottonwoods between the creek path and the "three-storied building with volleyball net" described earlier today by Thomas H. Enjoy- Bill Schmoke

[cobirds] Boulder CBC Sunday, 19 December

2010-12-02 Thread Bill Schmoker
a feeder-watcher form I'd be happy to send you one. Email me or call (720/201-5749) if you would like to participate or have questions! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@gmail.com

[cobirds] Ross's Gull story on Channel 4 news tonight, 6pm

2010-12-01 Thread Bill Schmoker
e bird. I suspect if someone were to dig around they could find that podcast- if someone has that link would you share it with the group? Thanks!! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...

[cobirds] Cherry Creek SP 11/14/10

2010-11-15 Thread Bill Schmoker
t the swim beach in the early afternoon and a late Long-billed Dowitcher at the birding obfuscation platform accessible from the Prairie Loop parking area. The recently reported Red-necked Grebe and Mew Gull both evaded our detection. Enjoy- Bill

[cobirds] Boulder Carolina Wren still present

2010-06-01 Thread Bill Schmoker
& singing on and off again this AM. Thanks Ted & David!! Bill Schmoker in Boulder Latitude: N40.00642 Longitude: W105.21600 Altitude: 4951' http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&z=16&ie=UTF8&q=40.00642+-105.21600 Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail

[cobirds] Boulder Eastern Phoebe

2010-04-11 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- the Eastern Phoebe is still foraging and vocalizing near the little bridge crossing S. Boulder Creek just N. of S. Boulder Rd a few hundred meters west of the trail underpass (see map link below.). Thanks Joanie & Maggie!! - Bill Schmoker Latitude: N39.98627 Longitude: W105.2

[cobirds] Red-shouldered Hawk (Weld co.) still present

2010-01-16 Thread Bill Schmoker
. Mark Peterson also reports seeing it this morning. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker in Windsor Latitude: N40.44361 Longitude: W104.88317 Altitude: 4669' http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&z=16&ie=UTF8&q=40.44362+-104.88317 Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from my iPhone

[cobirds] Swans @ Cherry Creek Res

2009-12-05 Thread Bill Schmoker
Fold- Jim & Karen Schmoker just called me with news of 3 swans (2 ad. & 1 imm) @ Cherry Creek Res, viewed from the Jet Ski Launch area. Too far for now to hazzard an ID. Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from my iPhone -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck @ Lagerman Res, Boulder Co.

2009-11-16 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- I was joined by a few post-work Lagerman Res. kittiwake- scanners at sunset this evening. While the 'wake eluded us I did chance across a female Long-tailed Duck out near the raft of Western Grebes. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent fr

[cobirds] Re: Fox Ranch, Yuma County, Oct. 3rd

2009-10-04 Thread Bill Schmoker
I'll get my kingbird shots along asap but I'm lad-handling right now so won't be till a bit later today. Most excellent adventure, all! Thanks for coordinating, Ted, & thanks also for compiling such a great trip report. Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from

[cobirds] Least Tern, 6-Mile Res, Boulder Co

2009-09-23 Thread Bill Schmoker
Todd Deininger & I are looking at a Juv. Least Tern on 6-Mile Res. View from boat storage lot on S. side of Boulder Res. Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from my iPhone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link

[cobirds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Jumbo Res. - Logan Co.

2009-09-20 Thread Bill Schmoker
n the cove. We didn't re-find the Buffy after that but admittedly didn't look too hard. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker @ Jumbo eating lunch Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from my iPhone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://w

[cobirds] Boulder Scissor-tailed Flycatcher update

2009-08-21 Thread Bill Schmoker
mp;z=16&ie=UTF8&q=39.95395+-105.24201 Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from my iPhone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &

[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant Returned & Left Again

2009-08-15 Thread Bill Schmoker
presume it is somewhere on Tinmath Res. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker Latitude: N40.55266 Longitude: W104.94431 Altitude: 4806' http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&z=16&ie=UTF8&q=40.55266+-104.94431 Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail

[cobirds] Boulder Cassin's Sparrow

2009-07-02 Thread Bill Schmoker
ps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&z=16&ie=UTF8&q=40.09035+-105.26639 Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from my iPhone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message

[cobirds] Least Tern @ Antero Res (Park co)

2009-05-25 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- the CFO trip back from Alamosa just found a Least Tern on Antero Res. -Bill Schmoker Latitude: N38.98267 Longitude: W105.89650 Altitude: 8960' http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&z=16&ie=UTF8&q=38.98268+-105.89651 Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis @ Chatfield SP- Douglas Co

2009-04-19 Thread Bill Schmoker
pond.). FOS Sora was in the marsh above the parking area with numerous Virginia Rails. Still lots of bluebirds and a migrant Broad-winged Hawk amazingly lit by the snow. Also had a low flyby of an immature Norhern Goshawk at the Old Heron Overlook. Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com-

[cobirds] Vermilion Fly still @ Barr Lake

2009-03-25 Thread Bill Schmoker
Leaving Barr Lake- Vermilion Fly still visible hawking moths in field between Nature Center and ditch, just east of picnic areas. Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from my iPhone --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the

[cobirds] Vermilion Flycatcher, Barr Lake Nature Center (Adams Co)

2009-03-25 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- my mom & dad have a Male Vermilion Flycatcher in trees and mullen stalks at Barr Lake Nature Center parking area, moving into field to the east, catching moths. Nice first bird of the day waiting for me when I arrived! Bill Schmoker -bill.schmo...@gmail.com- Sent from my iP

[cobirds] Help With Colorado Locale- Park of the Peaks?

2009-01-24 Thread Bill Schmoker
Folks- I got the message forwarded below- can anyone help Mr. Ducey with his research? Thanks- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- Forwarded message -- From: J. Ducey Date: Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 8:54 AM Subject: Help With Colorado Locale To: bill.schmo...@gmail.com Greetings Mr