[cobirds] Summer issue of Colorado Birds now available online

2020-08-21 Thread Christy P
The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members on the CFO webpage in full color at: https://cobirds.org/Publications/ Printed copies will arrive in mailboxes soon. -Christy Payne Editor, Colorado Birds -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Spring issue of Colorado Birds now available online

2020-05-21 Thread Christy P
The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members on the CFO webpage in full color at: https://cobirds.org/CFO/ColoradoBirds/Archives.aspx Printed copies should arrive in mailboxes soon. -Christy Payne Editor, Colorado Birds -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Winter Issue of Colorado Birds Now Available Online

2020-03-04 Thread Christy P
The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members on the CFO webpage in full color at: https://cobirds.org/CFO/ColoradoBirds/Archives.aspx Printed copies should arrive in mailboxes soon. -Christy Payne Editor, Colorado Birds -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[cobirds] Opportunity to comment: proposed MBTA rule

2020-02-07 Thread Christy P
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Solicits Public Input on Proposed Rule and Environmental Impact Statement for Migratory Bird Treaty Act: https://www.fws.gov/news/ShowNews.cfm?ref=u.s.-fish-and-wildlife-service-solicits-public-input-on-proposed-rule-and-&_ID=36517 -- You received this message beca

[cobirds] Fall Issue of Colorado Birds now available to members online

2019-12-03 Thread Christy P
The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members on the CFO webpage in full color at: https://cobirds.org/CFO/ColoradoBirds/Archives.aspx Printed copies should arrive in mailboxes soon. -Christy Payne Editor, Colorado Birds -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[cobirds] Summer issue of Colorado Birds now available to members online

2019-09-20 Thread Christy P
The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members on the CFO webpage in full color at: https://cobirds.org/CFO/ColoradoBirds/Archives.aspx Printed copies should arrive in mailboxes soon. -Christy Payne Editor, Colorado Birds -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[cobirds] The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members online

2019-05-29 Thread Christy P
The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members on the CFO webpage in full color at: https://cobirds.org/CFO/ColoradoBirds/Archives.aspx Printed copies should arrive in mailboxes soon. -Christy Payne Editor, Colorado Birds -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[cobirds] The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members online

2019-02-13 Thread Christy P
The latest issue of Colorado Birds is now available to members on the CFO webpage in full color at: https://cobirds.org/CFO/ColoradoBirds/Archives.aspx Printed copies should arrive in mailboxes soon. -Christy Payne Editor, Colorado Birds -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[cobirds] CFO Convention 2019 - Montrose - Hotel Announcement

2019-02-11 Thread Christy P
The 2019 CFO Convention is in Montrose, Colorado from June 13-17. Can you say Black Swifts?? CFO is pleased to announce that the Holiday Inn Express in Montrose, Colorado, will be the headquarters for CFO’s 2019 Convention, and is now accepting reservations! CFO has negotiated a special p

[cobirds] Colorado Birds 52(3) Available Online to CFO Members

2018-10-23 Thread Christy P
The newest issue of Colorado Birds - Summer 52(3) is now available online to CFO members featuring articles on the Cheyenne County Golden-crowned Warbler, European Earwigs, *Aechmophorus *Grebe identification, the 2018 Convention, and more. Please remember that only dues-paying members have onl

[cobirds] Membership detail misprint in Colorado Birds journal

2018-08-20 Thread Christy P
CFO Members, If your last name starts with a "P" or later letter in the alphabet, you have probably received a Colorado Birds journal recently that had your correct address but not the correct name or membership expiration date. We have identified the origin of the problem and can assure you th

[cobirds] Colorado Birds Vol. 52 No. 2 now available to members on the CFO Webpage

2018-08-07 Thread Christy P
The latest installment of Colorado Birds is now available to members on the CFO webpage in full color at: https://cobirds.org/CFO/ColoradoBirds/Archives.aspx Hard copies have also been sent to the printer and should arrive in mailboxes soon. -Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- You received this m

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler yes

2018-05-23 Thread Christy P
The Golden-crowned Warbler began making its appearance at approximately 10:30, and continues with brief views every few minutes. -Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- Christy Payne, CWB Wheat Ridge -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] Vermillion Flycatcher present

2018-04-04 Thread Christy P
Moving between Hanover Fire Station and Hanover cChurch, at the corner of Peyton Hwy and Hanover Road. -- 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] Tree Swallows, Adams county

2018-03-20 Thread Christy P
Sorry, forgot to sign: Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- 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, s

[cobirds] Tree Swallows, Adams county

2018-03-20 Thread Christy P
A group of six Tree Swallows is currently feeding above the intersection of E 74th and Colorado, in unincorporated Adams County. As a matter of interest, nearby there are a pair of Red-tailed Hawks attempting to build a new nest. The waterfowl in this less-than-glamorous location continue to b

Re: [cobirds] Black Phoebe relocated, Adams County

2018-01-02 Thread Christy P
The Black Phoebe was still present at approx. 3:30 yesterday afternoon, same location on the South Platte. Incidentally - this is an excellent waterfowl and gull viewing location. Between the wastewater ponds about 0.25-0.5 mile further northward along the trail and the outfall with warmer, churnin

[cobirds] Black-throated Blue and Varied Thrush - yes

2017-11-14 Thread Christy P
Still on skunk creek behind Goodwill. Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Foothills birds continue to push East

2017-11-01 Thread Christy P
I think it bears noting the change in location. The new yard birds are fascinating because folks across the front range are seeing birds in new areas they are familiar with and have been monitoring for years (i.e. their yards). Although these birds may not be far from their general range, the chang

Re: [cobirds] Re: Surf Scoter/Jefferson Co

2017-10-19 Thread Christy P
As of 12:00 today the Surf Scoter continued at Tabor Lake. Christy Payne Wheat Ridge On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 4:27 PM Douglas Kibbe wrote: > At 1 PM Wednesday the previously reported Surf Scoter continued at Tabor > Lake. > Doug Kibbe > Littleton > > -- > *From:* cob

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Elizabeth

2017-10-03 Thread Christy P
We had 2 Sandhill Cranes (by the sound of it, possibly more out of sight) around 11:00 this morning about 15 minute southeast of Elizabeth. The birds were very noisy and headed south shortly thereafter Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Hummingbird Gilpin

2017-07-26 Thread Christy P
Lafayette >>>> >>>> On Jul 25, 2017, at 4:32 PM, stevenelar...@comcast.net wrote: >>>> >>>> Rivoli's is the old name for those who don't know. >>>> Steve Larson Northglenn >>>> >>>> --

[cobirds] Re: Calliope, Rufous Hummingbirds at Audubon Nature Center

2017-07-25 Thread Christy P
building. -Christy Wheat Ridge On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 12:52:41 PM UTC-6, Christy P wrote: > > Hi All - > > At the Audubon Nature Center feeders yesterday evening for the kick-off of > this year's new Audubon Master Birder class, we had a male and female (at >

[cobirds] Calliope, Rufous Hummingbirds at Audubon Nature Center

2017-07-25 Thread Christy P
Hi All - At the Audubon Nature Center feeders yesterday evening for the kick-off of this year's new Audubon Master Birder class, we had a male and female (at least 1 each) Calliope Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird in addition to a swarm of Broad-tailed and Black-chinned Hummingbirds. Bea W

Re: [cobirds] Magnificent Hummingbird Gilpin

2017-07-25 Thread Christy P
Bummer, Rivoli's doesn't have the same ring to it. #Resist Christy Payne Wheat Ridge On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 8:22:33 AM UTC-6, Brandon wrote: > > I hear Magnificent Hummingbird is now called Rivoli's Hummingbird again. > According to the AOU's latest updates. > > On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 6

[cobirds] Brewer's Sparrow, East Boulder Community Center

2017-06-21 Thread Christy P
This morning between 8:00 AM and 11:10 AM I had a singing Brewers Sparrow in the field to the north of the E. Boulder Community Center. I had a tough time getting my eyes on it, but this bird was a pretty prolific singer. It was shy to disturbance but would sing if I sat still for a handful of m

Re: [cobirds] White Ibis, Adams Co

2017-06-20 Thread Christy P
White Ibis is still present at 10:50. To clarify location further, at the intersection of Tennyson and W 58th Ave (address is Arvada), there is a park called "Clear Creek Valley Park". This is a very new park, and only recently open to the public. There is good parking here, and the ponds discussed

[cobirds] Long-billed Curlew in JeffCo

2017-05-02 Thread Christy P
Hi all - I just spotted a Long-billed Curlew off of 93 in JeffCo. The bird was just north of the Blunn Reservoir (66th) on private property. Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[cobirds] White-throated Swift Migration

2017-04-25 Thread Christy P
At White Ranch Open Space in Golden there is currently about 500-600 White-throated Swifts hugging the foothills. All are headed almost due north and probably less than 1% are even looping around. There was a kettle of about 10 Broad-winged Hawks about an hour ago, also. Christy Payne Wheat Rid

[cobirds] FOS Western Kingbird

2017-04-23 Thread Christy P
Just had a FOS Western Kingbird over Fossil Trace golf course in Golden. He was very noisy, and it sounded like spring. :) Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[cobirds] House Wrens, Greater Yellowlegs, Yellow-rumped Warbler in Brighton

2017-04-19 Thread Christy P
A site I visit frequently along the South Platte in Brighton had a Greater Yellowlegs, lots of Snowy Egrets, a multitude of House Wrens, and a single Myrtle Yellow-rumped Warbler (which sang just once) yesterday. Seven days previous it had none of these, but did have Cliff, Tree, and even 2 Bank

[cobirds] FOS Swainson's Hawk, Cliff Swallow and Bank Swallow

2017-04-11 Thread Christy P
Had my FOS Swainson's Hawk, Cliff and Bank Swallow's this morning in Brighton. Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- 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 cobi

[cobirds] FOS Tree Swallows

2017-04-07 Thread Christy P
Just had 2 FOS Tree Swallows behind the Stepping Stone neighborhood in Lone Tree. Christy Payne Wheat Ridge -- 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 c

[cobirds] Western Bluebirds (and possibly 1 Mountain Bluebird) at the Audubon Nature Center

2017-02-12 Thread Christy P
Hello all - At approximately 8:30 yesterday morning there were 3 Western Bluebirds and either another drab adult, or also a Mountain Bluebird (this one seen in flight only) cruising around above the Beaver Pond (Audubon Nature Center, Jefferson County). Based on the amount and hue of blue, I s

Re: [cobirds] Re: Canda Goose or Cackling Goose/Snow Goose hybrid?

2017-01-03 Thread Christy P
Nick - for my knowledge, could you define a little further what separates these from full Ross's Goose? I haven't seen many, so further information would be very helpful. Thanks Christy Payne Wheat Ridge On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 8:34 PM Nicholas Komar wrote: > These tiny black geese with white h

Re: [cobirds] Disturbing bird incident

2016-12-08 Thread Christy P
You have to be very careful applying heat of any kind to wildlife outdoors, especially one that may already be hypothermic. Oftentimes well-intentioned individuals kill animals trying to warm them back up by putting them into shock. Finding a heat source that only affects the portion of the bird th

Re: [cobirds] Chatfield Pomarine

2016-10-18 Thread Christy P
Still Nice views from Eagle Cove currently. Christy Payne Wheat ridge On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Gwen Moore wrote: > Seen at 11:45 near shore in cove just north of Eagle Cove parking lot. > Gwen Moore > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 18, 2016, at 10:15 AM, David Suddjian > wrote: > > >

Re: [cobirds] Downtown Denver Peregrine Falcons

2016-08-29 Thread Christy P
There was a peregrine photographed from my office (by others) nearly five years ago. We are at 18th and California, 24th floor. No news of them nesting, but would be very interested to hear of that. On Monday, August 29, 2016, Matthew Baker wrote: > All, > > For the past year and a half I have s

[cobirds] Bell's Vireo, Valco Ponds Pueblo

2016-06-18 Thread Christy P
Posted on behalf of Bill Maynard, Colorado Springs: I have a singing BEVI at the same spot Valco Ponds Pueblo that it was seen last spring. Christy Payne Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from th

Re: [cobirds] Lucy's Warbler, Wheatridge Greenbelt, JeffCo

2016-05-18 Thread Christy P
A brief morning visit to the Wheat Ridge green belt east of Wadsworth also produced a Myrtle YRWA and singing male Northern Waterthrush, along with about a dozen Western Tanagers. On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, Glenn Walbek wrote: > Folks, > > Dick Schottler is reporting a probable Lucy's Warbler w

[cobirds] Western Tanager, Wheat Ridge

2016-05-11 Thread Christy P
I don't get particularly interesting yard birds, but on rare occasion something exciting turns up. Tonight it was my FOS Western Tanager, in the yard to boot. Christy Payne Wheat Ridge (Jefferson County) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bird

[cobirds] Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Broad-Winged Hawk, Ibis sp. at White Ranch Open Space, Jefferson County

2016-04-27 Thread Christy P
During the afternoon today we had a Broad-winged Hawk and 49 Ibis (unknown species) fly over White Ranch Open Space. 2 pair of Blue-gray Gnatcatcher were observed in flowering plum bushes, also. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Swainson's, Egrets, Black-Crowned Night-Heron

2016-04-08 Thread Christy P
2 Swainson's Hawks flew over me at the Indian Hill Golf Course this afternoon, first of the season for me. 2 Snowy Egret did, as well, which inspired a trip to a local rookery, where I found 23 Snowy Egret displaying and defending nesting sights, along with 16 Black-Crowned Night-Heron. It woul

Re: [cobirds] Owl feeding

2015-12-06 Thread Christy P
I would agree, but there are two arguments to support not feeding the owls,or any bird, that are often over-looked. Where would you get live mice? From a pet store? AS a wildlife manager, I would certainly caution against introducing domestic mouse populations into the wild. They can have drasti