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

2024-03-13 Thread Chuck Aid
(small scattering of aspen). About a quarter of a mlle from Cub Creek, south of Evergreen. Smaller, nearby ephemeral drainage about 150’ from my house has some blue spruce and larger aspen. Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10:40:41 AM UTC-6 Thomas Heinrich wrote: > Hi

[cobirds] Re: A situation (Boulder)

2022-03-06 Thread Chuck Aid
Dan Stringer is right on! Nip it all in the bud by not posting - when we decide it's best not to post something, none of the issues we're discussing will occur. Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO On Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 3:18:58 PM UTC-7 Dan Stringer wrote: > There's good food for thou

Re: [cobirds] Abridged summary of cobirds@googlegroups.com - 11 updates in 8 topics

2019-12-24 Thread Chuck Aid
Brandon, Where is the “CBC website?" Are you talking about National Audubon or something else? Thanks! Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO > On Dec 24, 2019, at 1:20 AM, cobirds@googlegroups.com wrote: > > cobirds@googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest

[cobirds] Binoculars tune-up

2019-11-03 Thread Chuck Aid
Hey, guys! Since we lost Kathy at S Optika, does anyone know of a place in the metro area that does realignment work on binocs? Looking to donate an old pair of Bausch & Lomb 8 x 36 to the Birders’ Exchange. Thanks! Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Flammulated Owls

2019-09-02 Thread Chuck Aid
The increase in recent Flam Owl sightings reinforces my feelings that it would be best not to report some sightings on eBird. Does this look like harassment to anyone else? I would appreciate the perspective of others. Thanks! Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Re: [Evergreenbirders] Meyer Ranch Cliff Swallows

2019-07-10 Thread Chuck Aid
helping to guide the process. Chuck Aid Evergreen, Colorado > On Jul 7, 2019, at 4:10 PM, Chuck Aid wrote: > > Through the past decade I have noted that the US 285 bridge over South Turkey > Road, immediately adjacent to the Meyer Ranch parking lot, has been a regular > nesting

[cobirds] Meyer Ranch Cliff Swallows

2019-07-07 Thread Chuck Aid
about the timing of those nests being removed, or who might be responsible, or if it was done prior to eggs being laid, but thought that this might be something to keep an eye on in future years. Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Horned Lark

2019-03-19 Thread Chuck Aid
In the “wake” of last week’s snow storm I’ve received about 6-7 reports of Horned Larks seen up in the foothills in the Evergreen area (from Clear Creek Canyon to Conifer). Big wind! Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Black Phoebe

2018-04-13 Thread Chuck Aid
I’ve been out of town, but received these photos taken by newbie birder, Karen Strong, from I believe Mar 28, and she said she was about 0.5 mile north of the Carson Nature Center. Don’t know if anyone else picked up on this bird or not. Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] Standley Snowy Owl in the 'burbs today (Jefferson)

2018-01-09 Thread 'Chuck Pringle' via Colorado Birds
The owl just flew from here SW toward the dam. Chuck Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2018, at 4:11 PM, W. Robert Shade III <wrsha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I saw it at 9809 W. 99th Ave on the chimney. This was my fourth attempt. A > most amazing coincidence. Micki and I had j

Re: [cobirds] SNOWY OWL, Morgan County

2017-11-26 Thread 'Chuck Pringle' via Colorado Birds
I looked for the Snowy for several hours without success today. Maybe another time. -- 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] Fox Sparrow

2017-11-05 Thread Chuck Aid
Dear All, I led a group to Harriman Lake yesterday morning, and had two experienced birders (one from San Francisco and one from New York) “positively” identify a Fox Sparrow along the trail on the SE side of the large cattail area. I didn’t see the bird myself. Chuck Aid Evergreen, CO

[cobirds] Re: whither & wherefore of reporting, cont.

2015-11-01 Thread Chuck
Re: Jays, Diane Carter who does not report to ebirds or post to cobirds had a Scrub Jay at her suet feeder in Westminster Saturday morning. No Scrub Jays in Adams County have been reported to ebirds for the months of October, November and December. Chuck Lowrie, Denver On Sunday, November 1

[cobirds] Stilt Sandpiper, Walden Ponds, Boulder Co

2015-05-05 Thread Chuck
West side of Cottonwood Marsh. Also Western Kinbird, Warbling Vireo, Yellow, Yellow-rumped and Orange-crowned Warbler, and Green-tailed Towhee. Chuck HundertmarkLafayette303-604-0531  Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab® S -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: 4-letter codes, English names, scientific names, and 6-letter codes

2014-12-16 Thread Chuck
This is really great! Thanks so much. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- 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

2014-12-09 Thread Chuck
Whitey is well over twenty years old and has twice been in rehab for golf-ball injuries. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver On Monday, December 8, 2014 7:56:45 PM UTC-7, David Wade wrote: One pleasure of birding, for me, is getting other people interested in birds so when my friend Ed told me about

[cobirds] Trumpeter/Tundra Swan Arapahoe

2014-11-13 Thread Chuck
Don Beltz observed two Trumpeter/Tundra Swans today off the Lake Loop at Cherry Creek State Park. He remarked that swans seldom stay long at Cherry Creek. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Re: 499 500 [or 503] ?

2014-07-27 Thread Chuck
that they were not reportable because they were escapees unable to survive and breed in our climate. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver On Sunday, July 27, 2014 3:30:10 PM UTC-6, ouzels wrote: None of the speculators about Colorado’s 500th bird(s) addressed one possibility: It already happened

[cobirds] Re: Grace's Warbler, Eldorado Mountain Open Space, Boulder Co., 6/2/14

2014-06-02 Thread Chuck
After a wait I heard the Grace's Warbler sing repeatedly from around 2:30 to 3:00 this afternoon. I did not see the bird. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver On Monday, June 2, 2014 11:35:22 AM UTC-6, Christian Nunes wrote: Good morning, While doing point counts at the Eldorado Mountain Open Space (OSMP

[cobirds] BOULDER COUNTY AUDUBON 100 SPECIES TRIP SATURDAY

2014-05-05 Thread Chuck
Hi Chuck Would you post this on cobirds for me? If you don't want to that is fine. The Boulder county 100 species trip that John V Bill K led on Sat May 3rd was the best! It was a perfect balance of driving, walking, looking. Thanks guys! Diane Carter Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- You

[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe - Boulder

2014-03-31 Thread Chuck
55th St by canal between the Longmont Diagonal and Sixmile Reservoir. Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] Turkey Vultures - Adams

2014-03-30 Thread Chuck
At around 7:30 Friday evening, Jeff Carter observed approximately twenty Turkey Vultures landing in neighborhood trees near U.S. 36 and Sheridan Blvd. in Westminster. At 6:30 this morning, sixteen vultures were present. They departed at around 9:30 a.m. Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- You received

[cobirds] Pipits Adams

2013-12-30 Thread Chuck
Diane Carter observed about twenty pipits today along the South Platte Trail south of 88th Avenue. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- 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] Few Cliff Swallows Denver-Boulder Area

2013-06-09 Thread Chuck
There seem to be few Cliff Swallows and extremely few occupied Cliff Swallow nests. Is this true and, if so, what could be the cause? - Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Re: Mexican-like Duck, Boulder Creek at Highway 52, Boulder County, Mar. 19th

2013-03-19 Thread Chuck
of Ring-billed Gulls which are rare in Colorado? Thanks for your postings and thanks in advance for any help in these matters. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver On Tuesday, March 19, 2013 11:47:59 AM UTC-6, Ted Floyd wrote: Hello, Birders. Earlier this hour, Tuesday, Mar. 19th, I saw what looked

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds Adams

2013-01-19 Thread Chuck
us in enjoying our find when the flock flew to the west (our) side of the creek. I had previously made two unsuccessful trips to find the blackbirds, but Diane had found them continually vocalizing immediately adjacent to the trail just north of the bridge on Thursday. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Jefferson

2012-09-04 Thread Chuck
John Barr, Diane Carter and I viewed the Van Bibber Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at the usual site on the wire fence just east of the yellow hydrant late this morning. Also Say's Phoebe. Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Red-eyed Vireo - Adams

2012-08-31 Thread Chuck
about in the trees. I had a brief glimpse of its triple stripe eye line and vireo like shape. Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Jefferson

2012-08-29 Thread Chuck
their money's worth for their drive down from Estes! Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- 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] Walden Ponds Parking - Boulder County

2012-08-04 Thread Chuck
of the year. Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- 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. For more options

[cobirds] Little Blue Heron Adams County

2012-07-07 Thread Chuck
two tiny gravel islands. This is the same location where Diane saw the bird yesterday. A Great Blue was conveniently nearby. Wonderful light for color. Many thanks to Diane for this beautiful bird! Chuck Lowrie Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Peyton, CO: Cliff Swallow infant mortalities

2012-06-20 Thread Chuck Bessant
Last year we had 4 Cliff Swallow nests attached to out roof line. No issues at all. This year we have 8 (apparently the word got out that our house is a good BB.) nests. One oddity I noticed: this year an adult swallow died and was hanging half-way out of the nest (butt end out), no idea why.

[cobirds] Cliff swallows have returned to Peyton, possibly a Cooper's Hawk

2012-04-30 Thread Chuck Bessant
out, just not sure about what kind. Chuck Bessant Peyton, 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 this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Time elapsed telecope/camera suggestions

2012-03-30 Thread Chuck Bessant
I'd like to take photos at a distance at set intervals. Is there a decent (not high-end) telescope with a built in camera with a settable timer anyone recommends. It'll be set on a tripod indoors so power/weather isn't an issue. Thank you Chuck Bessant Peyton, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Early Swainson's Hawks in California

2012-02-28 Thread Chuck
Don Beltz has pointed out reports of Swainson's Hawks in California listed in http://hawkcount.org. The Borrego Valley Hawkwatch reported 7 on Sunday. Chuck Lowrie Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Roadrunner Jefferson County

2012-01-18 Thread Chuck
Patty Echelmeyer called to report seeing the roadrunner on the hill just above the dinosaur footprints interpretive sign at a little past four this afternoon. It remained in view for about five minutes. - Chuck Lowrie, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye Adams County

2012-01-17 Thread Chuck
between the puffy, undercut mane; steep forehead and bright yellow bill of the Barrow's female and the same features in the Common. We returned home by way of City Park for another look at Kaempfer's Long-tailed Duck in, obviously, Duck Lake. - Chuck Lowrie -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Swallow advice

2011-07-15 Thread Chuck Bessant
a bit which we appreciate. My question: If I take the nests down (as far as I can tell there are no baby birds), will the swallows successfully relocate? I could wait until fall when they migrate yet I don't want to encourage their return next year. Thanks Chuck Bessant Peyton, CO

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe - Sanderlings

2011-05-08 Thread Chuck
Gail Campbell, Diane Carter, Patty Echelmeyer and I observed 3 Sanderlings on the Sandspit behind the Cherry Creek marina at around 11:00 this morning. Chuck Lowrie Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Re: White-throated Sparrow, Louisville

2010-11-16 Thread Chuck
Paula, What would you think of the Roadcreepers stopping by your front yard tomorrow. Martin and I are the only ones for sure. Carol was undecided Saturday. Birch may show. Not Diane, Gary, Joe or Sharon. - Chuck On Nov 16, 8:36 am, Paula Hansley redstart.pa...@gmail.com wrote: The White

[cobirds] Baseline Reservoir Common Loons

2010-11-04 Thread Chuck
The Baseline loons were observed at very close range by the Wednesday Roadcreepers from the Dry Creek Trail running south from Baseline Road just east of the reservoir. Chuck Lowrie Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Bluebirds

2010-04-26 Thread Chuck Bessant
http://tkdgf.com/images/DanMillerBluebirdHugo.jpg I've seen quite a few of these bluebirds in the Peyton, CO area where the snowy owl was seen this winter. Is there a name for them? Also, it looks like one is trying to keep the others warms? Juveniles maybe? Chuck Peyton, CO -- You received

RE: [cobirds] Re: Snowy Owl -- El Paso

2010-01-15 Thread Chuck Bessant
Now that the Snowy has been mentioned on the news, all kinds of nut jobs will be out and about. I hope he (Snowy) comes back. This really is a quite subdivision. Chuck -Original Message- From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Thursday

[cobirds] FW: Snowy Owl

2010-01-15 Thread Chuck Bessant
My wife asked me to post this for the List. Chuck -Original Message- From: deborah wolbach [mailto:deborah.wolb...@oracle.com] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:04 PM To: Subject: Snowy Owl We live on Prairie Vista Ln and were honored when the owl stayed on our roof for quite some

RE: [cobirds] Snowy Owl on the local news

2010-01-14 Thread Chuck Bessant
the opportunity to see this magnificent owl - truly a once in a lifetime experience. Chuck Bessant Deborah Wolbach 16551 Prairie Vista Lane _ From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brandon K. Percival Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:53

[cobirds] Re: Dinosaur Ridge hawks

2009-03-10 Thread Chuck
RMBO has no funding this year for a paid hawk watcher. The observatory will be posting a request for volunteers later today. Once we have an idea of how thoroughly we can cover the site through the migration season, we'll post the planned hawk watch dates on Cobirds. Chuck Hundertmark, Chair