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

2024-03-17 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
n the ones we’d been seeing on our trip, when I looked out my living room window to see a male Scarlet Tanager in the yard. That was good fun. https://ebird.org/checklist/S56817229 Chris Petrizzo, Broomfield On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10:40:41 AM UTC-6 Thomas Heinrich wrote: > Hi all,

[cobirds] Unusual Peregrine location and behavior

2023-07-29 Thread Chris Selvig
groups of parents and fledglings in evidence. A nest with a very young Swainson’s Hawk chick, which strikes me as rather late in the season. I also saw a lovely dark-phase Swainson’s, though I did not manage to photograph it from an angle to show that off. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Red Crossbill, Colorado Springs

2023-06-02 Thread Chris Selvig
I heard an unusual call in my backyard this morning and looked up to find a male Red Crossbill, feeding on Siberian elm seeds and then fir cones. Certainly a surprise in this neighborhood (Shook’s Run downtown), and particularly in the summer. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You

[cobirds] Migrants, El Paso County, 5/14

2023-05-14 Thread Chris Selvig
of the day yesterday.) FOS Yellow-rumped and Yellow Warblers. Large flocks of Chipping Sparrows On the opposite side of the migration spectrum, a straggling flock of Cedar Waxwings is still around. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Out of Office

2022-12-23 Thread chris via Colorado Birds
Hi, I will be out of the office for the next few weeks, celebrating the holidays, and will begin tackling piled up email on January 9th. If you need to reach me sooner, you might try texting. Otherwise, please enjoy the holidays and trust I'll get back to you asap in the New Year. Chris Goff

[cobirds] Orchard Oriole, Pueblo County, 7/25

2022-07-25 Thread Chris Selvig
of American Kestrels along IL Road, parallel to the DOTR on the east side of the Pueblo Depot Activity - I counted 14 in the five miles or so of that road. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Mississippi Kite, El Paso County, 5/19

2022-05-19 Thread Chris Selvig
Willamette and Cedar around 4:00 PM, drifting east-northeast. Sadly it disappeared when I ran in to grab my camera. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Spring migrants 5/1 and 5/3, El Paso County

2022-05-04 Thread Chris Selvig
, and the first Ruby-Crowned Kinglet I've seen in my yard. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- 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 For more options, visit this gro

[cobirds] FOS Phoebes, El Paso County

2022-04-02 Thread Chris Selvig
I had to go to the US Air Force Academy this morning and noticed two pairs of Say’s Phoebes around the Community Center. Spring is springing. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Redpoll, NE Colorado Springs

2021-12-17 Thread Chris Selvig
On a short break from work this afternoon, I saw a single Redpoll mixed in with a group of Dark-eyed Juncos in the open space along Summerhill Road in Colorado Springs. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Possible Vermilion Flycatcher, Lincoln County

2021-05-29 Thread Chris Selvig
; the pinkish-yellow wash on the vent suggest female Vermilion, but that would be unusual in SE CO and the breast is not streaked. Am I just overexcited and looking at a fairly easterly Willow? Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Lincoln County, 5/21

2021-05-22 Thread Chris Selvig
. No luck on the amphibians, other than Bullfrogs, but before the storms hit I did find a Prairie Rattlesnake and a Painted Turtle in eastern El Paso County, and a 2020-hatchling Yellow-bellied Racer in western Lincoln County. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Re: Golden-Crowned Sparrow - El Paso County

2021-05-09 Thread Chris
Sorry, this was in NE Colorado Springs Chris Schoenfelder On Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 11:45:35 AM UTC-6 Chris wrote: > Sharing a new yard bird! For the last two days, I've had the pleasure of > catching glimpses of a lovely Golden-Crowned Sparrow scratching for loose > seed. I ex

[cobirds] Western Lincoln County, 5/1

2021-05-01 Thread Chris Selvig
is it misjudged a dive and hit the building. -a sizable colony of Burrowing Owls, at least 8 seen in a fairly quick scan. -a Golden Eagle -FOS House Wren. Of non-avian note: an unusually grumpy Prairie Rattlesnake. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] FOS Ferruges

2021-03-27 Thread Chris Selvig
On the way back from a northern New Mexico trip this afternoon, I saw two Ferruginous Hawks, on in northern Las Animas County east of Aguilar and another in southern Huerfano County, southeast of Walsenburg. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] FOS birds - El Paso County

2021-03-24 Thread Chris Selvig
Nothing terribly exotic, but in my downtown Colorado Springs neighborhood I noted large numbers of American Robins yesterday, which were not present the day before, and a Great Blue Heron. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] NM birding guide - free

2021-02-23 Thread Chris F
Good morning, Next month I will be returning to New England. I have a practically brand new copy of Birding Hot Spots of Central New Mexico that I probably won't be needing. Are there any takers? I live in Aurora, but am willing to mail it. Thanks. Chris Fleuriel -- -- You received

[cobirds] White-fronted Geese, Brush

2020-12-22 Thread Chris Selvig
On the way to Pawnee Buttes for yesterday’s CBC, I stopped to refuel at the intersection of I-76 and Highway 71 in Brush, and glassed through a large mixed flock of geese in the cornfield behind the strip along 71. In addition to the usual suspects were about a dozen blue-phase Snow Geese, and

Re: [cobirds] Northern Goshawk, Colorado Springs

2020-12-19 Thread Chris Selvig
Yes, I was there - I wonder if this is that juvenile, into its adult plumage now. Laboriously constructed by feeding punchcards into a vast mainframe computer. > On Dec 19, 2020, at 09:22, Tyler Stewart wrote: > >  > Chris, > > We had one in that same area on last ye

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk, Colorado Springs

2020-12-19 Thread Chris Selvig
I’m in the midst of my Colorado Springs CBC day, but thought some of you would want to know there is an adult Northern Goshawk in the Stratton Open Space area. We spotted it in the Cresta Trail section, about 200 meters behind Cheyenne Mountain High School. I’m afraid I did not get photos, as

[cobirds] Re: Barr Lake Sunday

2020-12-09 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
I saw at least 52 near Luna Reservoir in Thornton about a week ago. I saw similar numbers in that area last winter as well. Chris Petrizzo Broomfield On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 3:39:08 PM UTC-7 Dave Cameron wrote: > Two different people now have asked me whether Western Meadowl

[cobirds] Tribute to Joe Roller

2020-11-28 Thread Chris Rurik
, a stuffed animal that looks sort of like a deer or a rabbit with sparkling gray antlers. A jackalope? Of course it’s one of George’s favorites. Joe Roller was a legend in his own time. He deserves every tribute we can give him. For every story we might tell, he could tell ten. Chris Rurik Lakebay, WA

[cobirds] Purple Finch - Broomfield

2020-10-26 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
to be an actual Purple Finch! And the behavior is just like some of you told me it would be - a single bird at someone's feeder. Location and photos can be found on the eBird list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75437331 Happy birding, - Chris Petrizzo, Broomfield -- You received this message

[cobirds] kayaking and birding

2020-07-24 Thread Chris F
Can anyone recommend places, preferably less than 2 hours from Denver, to kayak and bird? I've been in CO 4 months and been to Cherry Creek and Chatfield, but the motorboats and jet skis were unpleasant, to put it mildly. Thanks in advance. Chris -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Lewis's Woodpecker

2020-07-10 Thread Chris F
Two weeks I was camping at Vega Lake State Park and saw 2 Lewis' Woodpeckers. One was on a fence post maybe 10 feet from the dirt road. Also there were a number of Violet-Green swallows, plus a family of Mountain Bluebirds. As a recent transplant to CO, the bluebirds were a special treat. Chris

[cobirds] Re: Brewster's Warbler? Erie, Boulder County

2020-05-30 Thread Chris Pagliaro
lso, thank you, Steven, for the article- I will look into it! Chris Pagliaro Erie On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 10:25:55 PM UTC-6, Chris Pagliaro wrote: > > I had the bird pictured below in my yard in western Erie (Arapahoe and > 287) on May 27. It actually flew into my window, flew into

[cobirds] Black Vulture, Pueblo

2020-05-17 Thread Chris Selvig
On the drive down to a hike in Comanche National Grassland this morning I got a good look at a Black Vulture over Highway 50 , immediately south of Pueblo Airport. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Re: Migrant raptors etc yesterday, El Paso

2020-04-27 Thread Chris Selvig
The Glen Eyrie reservoirs had fish large enough for Ospreys in the 1980s, when I routinely trespassed up there. On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 2:38:40 PM UTC-6, Marty wrote: > > Hey, CObirders, > > I took an afternoon walk yesterday over toward a hogback just SE of the > Flying W Ranch

[cobirds] Pueblo County, Sunday

2020-04-27 Thread Chris Selvig
ne Eastern Kingbird. American Kestrel with a small snake, almost certainly a young-of-2019 Western Hognose given the size and shape. Prairie Falcon. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubsc

[cobirds] Free online Colorado Raptor ID games

2020-04-11 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
can try the free games here: http://www.cliq.biz/raptors/ If you have any feedback to share, I’d love to receive it off-list…especially if you have any problems accessing the games. Hope you give them a try, and that you find them worthwhile. Chris Petrizzo, Broomfield -- You received

[cobirds] Staying at Home

2020-03-30 Thread Chris Goulart
, but you still have to potentially interact with other people and the chances of spreading the virus right now are just too high. Remember, it’s not just about your own personal exposure, it’s also about being a potential vector for spreading the virus to others. Thanks, Chris Goulart Aurora

[cobirds] Re: Northern Shrike, Boulder County

2019-12-31 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
Instagram feed for Broomfield Widlife: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vEZczjfeA/ I also have photos of that same shrike chasing a Blue Jay, and eating a cricket! Chris Petrizzo Broomfield On Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 4:20:40 PM UTC-7, redsta...@gmail.com wrote: > > Wow! I just walked o

[cobirds] Scarlet Tanager - Broomfield

2019-05-27 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
Tanager, and one is posted with this checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56817229 - Chris Petrizzo, Broomfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

[cobirds] Petition to protect Gunnison sage-grouse habitat

2019-05-13 Thread Chris Talbot-Heindl
, which is completely editable if you want to send a more detailed or personal email: https://rockymountainwild.org/take-action-now-to-protect-vital-habitat-for-colorado-species -- *Chris Talbot-Heindl* (they/them) *Communications and Membership Manager* Rocky Mountain Wild 1536 Wynkoop Street

[cobirds] Bluebird Hat Trick in Boulder County

2019-03-30 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
Western Bluebirds hunting from the power lines and fire station parking lot. There are photos of each species with the checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54380674 Chris Petrizzo Broomfield, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] FOS Say’s Phoebe, Pueblo County

2019-03-17 Thread Chris Selvig
I saw a Say’s Phoebe northwest of Pueblo Memorial Airport this afternoon. Spring is on the way. Chris Selvig COS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon still around (Adams)

2019-03-17 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
list/S53947339 Gulls: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S53949497 (If anyone can help me with the ID of the Gull sp in the second list, I'd appreciate it) - Chris Petrizzo, Broomfield -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Re: Purple finches at Hall Ranch - Boulder County

2019-02-21 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
to Cassin's. Thanks to those of you who very gently suggested the male in the photograph may be Cassin's. Chris Petrizzo Broomfield, CO On Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 7:01:57 PM UTC-7, Chris Petrizzo wrote: > > Early Wednesday afternoon there was a flock of a dozen or so Purple >

[cobirds] Purple finches at Hall Ranch - Boulder County

2019-02-20 Thread 'Chris Petrizzo' via Colorado Birds
that someone also spotted Purple Finches in the town of Lyons 2 weeks ago, so apparently they are hanging around the area. -chris <mailto:cpetri...@yahoo.com> cpetri...@yahoo.com | Skype: chrispetrizzo "Cooperate with the unseen. Soften around your edges. Surrender to the s

[cobirds] Black Scoters, Pueblo Res 2/16

2019-02-16 Thread Chris Selvig
There are at least 8 Black Scoters just south of the railroad trestle over Turkey Creek on Pueblo Reservoir this morning. -- 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

[cobirds] Pueblo swans

2019-02-09 Thread Chris Wilkens
While out birding today a ran across a trumpeter swan on valco pond #7. Didn't think to much about it as there has been one in the area for awhile now. However, when I got home I seen that a swan was also reported at the same time at the nearby gravel pit, which aroused my suspicion that there

Re: [cobirds] Re: PF Goose update, Weld

2018-12-12 Thread Chris Goulart
Wondering if there is any information about the Pink Footed Goose? From the most recent posting it appears it hasn’t been seen yet today. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] F-T Fly report?

2018-10-24 Thread Chris Rurik
Hi all, I’d really appreciate a ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ report on the fork-tailed flycatcher from anyone who looks for the bird this morning. Thanks, Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Pueblo County 6/21

2018-06-22 Thread Chris Selvig
. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- 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: El Paso county house finch with unusual colors (picture)

2018-06-12 Thread Chris Selvig
We've had a yellow one on our feeder this summer, and about a decade ago I photographed a trio of males along Monument Valley Park with one the standard pinkish-red; one an almost Day-Glo orange, and one yellow. Over the last winter I noticed some others with large leucistic patches. Chris

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir 1/13

2018-01-14 Thread Chris Selvig
. Other birds of some note: one Bonaparte’s Gull; an adult Bald Eagle perched in the trees next to the marina; a pair of Redheads, a Great Horned Owl, a prairie Merlin, and two Western Grebes. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Pueblo Snowy Owl 1/11

2018-01-11 Thread Chris Selvig
Warbler by the time we headed back. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- 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] Pueblo Snowy Owl?

2018-01-10 Thread Chris Selvig
Has anyone found the Pueblo Snowy Owl today? Chris Selvig Colorado Springs 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 cobird

[cobirds] Mourning Doves

2018-01-09 Thread Chris Selvig
On the thread of Mourning Dove numbers in southern CO, my father mentioned seeing huge numbers of them recently in an area where rains had produced dense growths of sunflowers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Red Crossbills, Colorado Springs, El Paso County

2017-12-10 Thread Chris Selvig
I found a flock of 11 Red Crossbills feeding in Mountain Shadows Park this afternoon, likely the same flock Steve Brown is seeing. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe - Cherry Creek State Park

2017-12-09 Thread Chris Goulart
Observed a Red-necked Grebe at Cherry Creek State Park in Arapahoe County at 04:00 today. It was swimming in the south side of the reservoir near the marina. Chris Goulart Aurora CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Townsend’s Solitaire, Colorado Springs

2017-10-22 Thread Chris Selvig
While walking the 30th Street trail in Garden of the Gods Friday afternoon I got good looks at a Townsend’s Solitaire associating with a mixed flock of chickadees, House Finches, and Oregon Juncos. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Willets, John Martin Reservoir

2017-09-27 Thread Chris Selvig
. The most notable birds near there were a group of American Avocets feeding in a stock dam pond. Caution regarding mud is advised around John Martin as well. Chris Selvig Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler -- Bluff Lake Nature Center

2017-05-26 Thread Chris Rurik
one of the shorter trees lining the lake. While I attempted to get a picture (and probably failed), my dad watched it eat a green caterpillar about three times the length of its beak. It was near a bench that faces the lake, about fifty yards from the west end of the lake. It was silent. Chris R

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Kingbird

2017-05-20 Thread Chris Goulart
Phone by Renée Casias at Rose pond in Chico Basin Ranch on the south side of the pond in the open wet fields. Pictures have been taken. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Las Animas County big day (+Saturday birding)

2017-05-15 Thread Chris Rurik
birders. After a weekend like this, I'm going to miss Colorado. Chris Rurik Westminster CO (for three more weeks) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

[cobirds] Denver Botanic Gardens and Cheesman Park (Denver County)

2017-05-08 Thread Chris Rurik
fluttering in toward the shale hillside. Common Poorwill! Within seconds it flushed again toward the Birds and Bees Trail, and we could not refind it. Great birding in one of Denver's great migrant traps. Hopefully continued storms will bring more. Best, Chris Rurik Westminster CO (soon to

[cobirds] Stand With Gunny event, May 16, Lakewood

2017-05-04 Thread Chris Talbot-Heindl
that focus on other species as well, as well as a roller derby bout on May 20 where we will also have our Gunnison sage-grouse advocacy opportunities at a booth: http://rockymountainwild.org/cesw Thanks! -- *Chris Talbot-HeindlCommunications and Membership Manager* Rocky Mountain Wild 1536 Wynkoop

[cobirds] Pair of Mississippi Kites over Downtown Denver (Denver County)

2017-04-26 Thread Chris Goulart
but since I did not have binoculars with me I cannot say for sure which direction they went. I realize this is an unusual sighting and that the chances of relocating the pair is remote, but this is too notable of an event for me to not make a record on the list. Chris Goulart Aurora, CO

[cobirds] Openings in the Gunnison sage-grouse viewing this weekend

2017-04-26 Thread Chris Talbot-Heindl
We've had a few drop-outs in our Gunnison sage-grouse viewing (Saturday and Sunday viewings) this weekend. Feel free to register if you're interested. *Gunnison Sage-Grouse Viewing at Waunita Watchable Wildlife Site, Gunnison, CO* *April 29, 5:00 am* Join Rocky Mountain Wild staff in seeing

[cobirds] Breaking news. The Associated Press is reporting that Trump will be issuing an executive order

2017-04-01 Thread Chris Goulart
The associate of Chris President Trump has issued executive order to officially change the national bird from the bald eagle to the Rhode Island Red Rooster. According to a source with the knowledge of president trumps decision the change was initiated yesterday.Edward Norton Smith

[cobirds] Gunnison Sage-Grouse Viewing Event

2017-03-13 Thread Chris Talbot-Heindl
Rocky Mountain Wild is hosting a presentation and a viewing event for Gunnison sage-grouse coming up April 29-30. Gunnison Sage-Grouse Presentation at Western State University 600 N Adams St, Gunnison, CO April 29, 7:00 pm The presentation is open to the public. People signed up for the viewing

[cobirds] Re: eBird report of Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Trinidad

2017-02-02 Thread Chris Rurik
I should have been more clear. This is an UNCONFIRMED sighting. IF it is a fork-tailed flycatcher, it would be a first state record (I think). Chris Rurik Westminster CO On Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 7:28:50 AM UTC-7, Chris Rurik wrote: > > Hot off the wire, an eBird rare bird

[cobirds] eBird report of Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Trinidad

2017-02-02 Thread Chris Rurik
Hot off the wire, an eBird rare bird alert of a Fork-tailed Flycatcher in Trinidad (Las Animas County) yesterday at 2:15. Thought I'd let those who are not signed up for the alerts know. Does anyone have any more information? Thanks, Chris Rurik Westminster CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Re: Brant in Arvada

2017-01-27 Thread Chris Rurik
I stopped at Indian Tree GC at 10:30 am, and no geese were present. They move around a lot in this area. None currently at Hidden Lake either. Chris Rurik Westminster, CO On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 6:31:01 AM UTC-7, Martha LKJ wrote: > > Though I won't be able to drive by until to

[cobirds] Re: Graylag Goose?

2016-12-14 Thread Chris Rurik
produced a few hybrid offspring with Canada Geese. This bird from a few years ago is suspicious: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S16035094 Chris Rurik Westminster CO On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 11:01:32 AM UTC-7, Gary Brower wrote: > > CoBirders, > > In my “eBird Alert”

[cobirds] Brant -- Hidden (Mayham) Lake, Adams County

2016-12-13 Thread Chris Rurik
again if I see it return. Chris Rurik Westminster Colorado -- 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] Northern Shrike and Lesser Black-Backed Gull, Larimer county.

2016-10-23 Thread Chris Goulart
While scouting for an Audubon Master Birder alumni trip in December I found a Northern Shrike and a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Fossil Creek Reservoir in Fort Collins. They were located on the far east side of the reservoir along the frontage road to I-25. Chris Goulart Aurora

[cobirds] Marston Res -- Common Loon and Sabine's Gull

2016-09-19 Thread Chris Rurik
) then landed in the middle of the res and floated. Distant even with the scope. An awesome bird. Good birding to all, Chris Rurik Denver CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] DFO Chase Trip 9/3/16

2016-09-04 Thread Chris Rurik
sted Sandpiper, a lifer for about half of our group. Thanks Cheri! At a playa just NE of Byers we saw eight species of shorebirds to round out the day. All in all a really fun day of chasing. Looking forward to next time. Chris Rurik Denver CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Audubon Denver's 100 Years for Birds, August 28

2016-08-24 Thread Chris Talbot-Heindl
Hi all, Audubon Society of Greater Denver's 100 Years for Birds is happening this coming Sunday, 10 am-12 pm. http://www.denveraudubon.org/auduboncenter/100-years-for-birds/ There's going to be live bird demonstrations, bird & wildlife tours, actions to take to protect Gunnison sage-grouse

[cobirds] Little blue heron, yes and green heron too. In Boulder

2016-07-16 Thread Chris Goulart
The little blue heron is present at the same location in North West Longmont as yesterday. Working the west and north sides of the island. As an added treat the green heron is also present and making itself available for viewing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Red-necked Phalarope -- Bluff Lake Nature Center, Denver County

2016-05-17 Thread Chris Rurik
It pains me to post this... Chris Wood and Jessie Barry report 21 Red-necked Phalarope from Bluff Lake in the Stapleton Neighborhood of Denver. I won't be returning from WA until this evening, so I hope they stick around until tomorrow! This is a new bird for the Bluff Lake bird list, which

[cobirds] Big Day by Bike -- May 14

2016-05-17 Thread Chris Rurik
it was. Oh yeah! A species total: 101. Chris Rurik Denver 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.co

[cobirds] Denver County local interest migrants

2016-04-28 Thread Chris Rurik
was not there today. Good birding! Chris Rurik Denver 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.co

[cobirds] Eastern Arapahoe County

2016-04-25 Thread Chris Goulart
. Seeing an early Swainson's Hawk and a late Rough-legged Hawk were pretty cool as well. Between the raptors and shrikes, the rodents don't stand a chance. Chris Goulart Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Lark Bunting to be replaced as official State bird of Colorado

2016-04-01 Thread Chris Goulart
ces to the Lark Bunting our anticipated to be removed by the end of this month. Chris Goulart Aurora Colorado -- 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,

[cobirds] Westerly Creek Park -- Denver County

2016-03-07 Thread Chris Rurik
Hi all -- Just leaving Westerly Creek Park, where an early male Blue-winged Teal has joined the five Cinnamon Teal. Also of note were a Western Scrub-jay and Say's Phoebe. Chris Rurik Denver County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Re: Hybrid duck

2016-02-19 Thread Chris Rurik
. Hope this helps, Chris Rurik Denver, CO On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10:15:58 PM UTC-7, fiddlenurs wrote: > > I'm just sending this email to retitle it so that when people respond to > it, it won't have part of my name in the response. This duck was discovered > by other grea

[cobirds] Snowy Owl + Info on DIA roads

2015-12-07 Thread Chris Rurik
if it's a small group, you stay on the move, and you stay on the roads. Also, for all you county listers, the location between 112th and 114th east of Trussville is in Denver County, not Adams. Thanks, Chris Rurik Denver CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Speaking of Eating Crow

2015-11-18 Thread Chris Rurik
s & a kind of small Blackbird with red Shoulders (*Oriolus phoenicius*) that hopped about amongst the Bullrushes with a few Crows that seemed to accompany the Indians comprehended our ornithological list of this extensive tract.” Chris Rurik Denver CO On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 9:21:

[cobirds] Scoters -- Cherry Creek State Park -- Arapahoe County

2015-11-08 Thread Chris Rurik
. Last I saw them, they were perking up and starting to dive about even with the east shades. Also at least three Common Loons, five Horned Grebes, over a dozen Eared and Pied-billed Grebes, and half a thousand Western Grebes. Chris Rurik Denver CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes Summit County

2015-11-08 Thread Chris Goulart
a month ago. At the Silverthorne Waste Water Treatment Plant, diversity was a bit lower and numbers were modest. However, a "tardy" flock of about 30 Yellow-rumped Warblers was a bit of a surprise. Chris Goulart Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Bluff Lake Nature Center -- Year-round Lake Campaign Update

2015-10-27 Thread Chris Rurik
I would not send a fundraising appeal to CoBirds, but this will have such a direct impact on the birds at one of Denver's best hotspots that I wanted you all to be aware of the opportunity. Thanks, Chris Rurik Denver, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Possible Red Phalarope at Prince Lake #2, Boulder Co

2015-10-22 Thread Chris Rurik
and killdeer. Oh, and two snipe. FOS Bufflehead, Lesser Scaup, and Am Tree Sparrow earlier this morning. Chris Rurik Denver CO On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:45:46 PM UTC-6, Charles Hundertmark wrote: > > Shortly after noon today, I received a call from Chris Rurik who was at > Princ

[cobirds] Southeast CO -- Wed thru Sat -- several counties

2015-10-11 Thread Chris Rurik
. It was a great trip in a beautiful part of the state. Chris Rurik Denver 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...@google

[cobirds] Chat field Morning

2015-10-08 Thread Chris Goulart
Several people have been looking for the Turnstone since about 830 this morning. It has not reappeared -- 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] Re: Brown Thrash & possible Philadelphia Vireo - Denver Botanic Gardens (Denver)

2015-09-23 Thread Chris Rurik
Thanks to all who helped with feedback. Jury's strongly in favor of Philadelphia Vireo. Chris Rurik Denver, CO On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 1:37:20 PM UTC-6, Jared Del Rosso wrote: > > Chris Rurik and I both birded the Gardens this morning. A Brown Thrasher > was around during

Re: [cobirds] Re: Sparrow ID El Paso county (pictures)

2015-09-08 Thread Chris Rurik
, and two Rock Wren. Chris Rurik Denver, CO On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 9:45:48 AM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > Nice photos, Bill, of a nice bird. Just to make it clear and save the > sterling Denver Audubon Master Birder Class of 2015 going to the trouble of > a mass re

[cobirds] Chase Trip results -- Denver, Washington, Morgan Counties

2015-08-29 Thread Chris Rurik
, some shorebirds, etc. All in all a great day. Hope this helps in planning trips as migration ramps up. Chris Rurik Denver 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

[cobirds] RFI -- Arapahoe Cty Playa

2015-08-26 Thread Chris Rurik
Has anyone been to the playa in Arapahoe County near CRs 149 26? Last eBird report was a while ago, and I'd like to know if the habitat is still good enough to host birds. Also, if you have intel on other playas in that area, I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Chris Rurik Denver CO -- You received

[cobirds] Re: Breeding Sandhill Cranes in Colorado (Rio Blanco County)

2015-07-05 Thread Chris Goulart
On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 4:13:46 PM UTC-6, Chris Goulart wrote: While driving through the Flat Tops Wilderness are we saw four Sandhill Cranes, two adults and two juveniles. They were located in a field 4.5 miles east of Meeker, CO in Rio Blanco County. Chris Goulart Aurora, co

[cobirds] Breeding Sandhill Cranes in Colorado (Rio Blanco County)

2015-07-04 Thread Chris Goulart
While drinking through the Flat Tops Wilderness are we saw four Sandhill Cranes, two adults and two juveniles. They were located in a field 4.5 miles east of Meeker, CO in Rio Blanco County. Chris Goulart Aurora, co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Probable Dickcissel -- Cherry Creek SP, Arapahoe County

2015-06-30 Thread Chris Rurik
it as a ???. Other cool birds in the area: Blue Grosbeak, Eastern Kingbird, YB Chat, Gray Catbird. Good summer birding, Chris Rurik Denver 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

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo Still Present at Barr Lake

2015-05-03 Thread Chris Goulart
I went to Barr Lake for the dawn chorus and had over 60 species. The WHITE-EYED VIREO was in the previously reported location, about 50 yards North of the pedestrian bridge on the lake side of the path. It was actively singing and foraging giving very good looks. Also present were

[cobirds] Re: White-eyed Vireo Still Present at Barr Lake

2015-05-03 Thread Chris Goulart
Barr Lake is in Adams County On Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 9:42:27 AM UTC-6, Chris Goulart wrote: I went to Barr Lake for the dawn chorus and had over 60 species. The WHITE-EYED VIREO was in the previously reported location, about 50 yards North of the pedestrian bridge on the lake side

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - Boulder County - (3/17)

2015-03-17 Thread 'Chris Knight' via Colorado Birds
of the intersection. Since I was driving I didn't notice if they landed or not. Good birding! Chris Knight Northglenn, 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

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird(s) Sandstone Ranch, Weld County (3/1)

2015-03-01 Thread 'Chris Knight' via Colorado Birds
recently by Steve Mlodinow. Other birds at the ranch today were a nesting Great Horned Owl and a Barn Owl at the usual roosting location. Otherwise it was pretty slow. Good bidring! Chris Knight Northglenn, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] UnID Duck - Hybrid? Mega? or ??? - 88th Ave and South Platte River (2/21)

2015-02-21 Thread 'Chris Knight' via Colorado Birds
frameborder=0 allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen/iframe Good birding. Chris Knight Northglenn, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Re: UnID Duck - Hybrid? Mega? or ??? - 88th Ave and South Platte River (2/21)

2015-02-21 Thread 'Chris Knight' via Colorado Birds
no one else in the area (weather forecast over-hyped again?). Chris Knight Northglenn, 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

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