[cobirds] Rufous Hummer

2019-07-11 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Just saw my FOS Rufous Hummer at my feeder. This always makes me think, “Winter is on the way”. Sigh. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Sterling Ranch (Littleton) CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

RE: [cobirds] Painted redstart

2019-05-04 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Anyone know if the Painted Redstart is still around? Regards -Greg Pasquariello From: 'loch kilpatrick' via Colorado Birds Sent: Friday, May 3, 2019 12:21 PM To: Colorado Birds; Facebook Groups Subject: [cobirds] Painted redstart  As of 1215 the bird reappeared and gave us a great

RE: [cobirds] Storm impact on birds

2019-02-05 Thread Greg Pasquariello
The storms may affect the birds. There is has been some discussion on this mailing list, I believe, in the past, that snow on the ground at higher elevations sends Rosy Finches to lower altitudes, and Red Rocks can be one of the beneficiaries of that. Regards -Greg Pasquariello From: Eric

RE: [cobirds] South Platte Reservoir and ABA guidelines

2019-02-02 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I edited your email below for relevance, but I’d clarify that you can count the kingfisher (for example) on your life list, just not on your ABA area list. Regards -Greg Pasquariello From: MARK CHAVEZ Sent: Saturday, February 2, 2019 8:20 PM To: COBIRDS Subject: [cobirds] South Platte Reservoir

[cobirds] Mountain Bluebird

2019-02-02 Thread Greg Pasquariello
past the south entrance to Chatfield. Also, one Pine Siskin on my feeder in Sterling Ranch, that heretofore has only served House Finches. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton,CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

Re: [cobirds] Pink-footed Goose (Weld)

2019-01-12 Thread Greg Pasquariello
As of 9, she's still present, and was kind enough to step out onto the ice for a few minutes and show off those pink legs. On Sat, Jan 12, 2019, 7:48 AM Nicholas Komar Still present this morning at east edge of Milavec Reservoir, Frederick. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins > > -- > You received this

Re: [cobirds] Pink-footed Goose (Weld)

2019-01-12 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Nearly all geese flew off at 810, but the pink footed is still present On Sat, Jan 12, 2019, 7:48 AM Nicholas Komar Still present this morning at east edge of Milavec Reservoir, Frederick. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[cobirds] No Geese

2019-01-09 Thread Greg Pasquariello
to the golf course to check. Regards -Greg Pasquariello -- 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 po

[cobirds] Thayer's Gull@Chatfield Dog Park

2019-01-07 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I take my dogs to Chatfield dog park and rarely find anything of interest, but today there is an adult Thayer’s Gull standing on the iced pond with about 60 Ring-billed Gulls. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Sterling Ranch/Littleton CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Cassin's Finches at Red Rocks

2019-01-05 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Lots of imm. Humans at red rocks, but also a handful of male and female Cassin's Finches. Usual suspect otherwise. I did not see the Fox Sparrow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [cobirds] Any swans at Platte River Res?

2019-01-05 Thread Greg Pasquariello
A Glock of 6 just flew over the nature center heading east. Maybe check McClellan On Sat, Jan 5, 2019, 9:57 AM Ira Sanders Birders > Anyone seen swans at Platte River reservoir this morning? Thanks > Ira Sanders > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

Re: [cobirds] Re: RFI: Northern Shrike at Bear Creek Greenbelt

2018-12-20 Thread Greg Pasquariello
If you get skunked on that one, there was one present yesterday at Chatfield in the trees between Massey Draw and the north boat ramp. Regards -Greg Pasquariello > On Dec 20, 2018, at 10:24 AM, George wrote: > > Hi Andrew, We saw the NOSH a this location last Saturday durin

Re: [cobirds] face book and cobirds - a solution?

2018-12-12 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I think they’re two different audiences, and what gets posted to one may or may not be of interest to the other; this conversation, for example. I think this mailing list has more birders, whereas the FB group probably has many “casual” lookey-loos on it too. Regards -Greg Pasquariello

Re: [cobirds] Unknown Bird Flock (photo)

2018-11-10 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I have seen white pelicans (singles, but not flocks) during Christmas count week, so some occasionally hang out; possibly sick or injured, I imagine. Regards -Greg Pasquariello > On Nov 10, 2018, at 2:26 PM, Kyle Medina wrote: > > > > Yeah I believe you're right. I

Re: [cobirds] Unknown Bird Flock (photo)

2018-11-10 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Not enough trailing black on the back of the wing. They look like snow geese to me. Regards -Greg Pasquariello > On Nov 10, 2018, at 1:54 PM, 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > White pelicans! Cool. > Deb Carstensen, Littleton > > Sen

Re: [cobirds] JeffCo: Red Phalarope & Jaeger

2018-09-30 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Thanks! On Sun, Sep 30, 2018, 10:31 AM Michael Lester wrote: > Sorry, this is at Chatfield State Park. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 30, 2018, at 10:30 AM, Greg Pasquariello wrote: > > What lake is this > > On Sun, Sep 30, 2018, 9:41 AM Michael Lester wr

Re: [cobirds] JeffCo: Red Phalarope & Jaeger

2018-09-30 Thread Greg Pasquariello
What lake is this On Sun, Sep 30, 2018, 9:41 AM Michael Lester wrote: > Hi All, > > I’m currently watching a Red Phalarope from Eagle Cove. > > My location: > Latitude: 39.547259 > Longitude: -105.080544 > > At least 1 Long-tailed Jaeger (I believe) is also on the lake. Not sure if > it’s one of

Re: [cobirds] Great-horned Owls--started hooting (Denver Co)

2018-09-21 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Began hearing them last week in Sterling Ranch/Chatfield. Had a pair dueting the night before last. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Sterling Ranch CO > On Sep 21, 2018, at 8:04 PM, Robert Righter wrote: > > Hi > > On recent, loosening up the back, evening walks around the gre

[cobirds] Calliope in Littleton

2018-07-17 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Recently moved into my new house in Sterling Ranch and just had my first male Calliope Hummingbird visiting my Calibracho (mini petunias). Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton (Sterling Ranch) CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Bird ID Help

2018-06-15 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Nice! I grew up back east where they were fairly common. As soon as I saw the face shot, I knew what it was, but I didn’t actually realize they ranged that far west. > On Jun 15, 2018, at 9:27 AM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > Hi all > > Visited Washington State all last w

RE: [cobirds] POSSIBLE ANHINGA in Delta County - update

2018-06-04 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Anhingas also soar, which I can’t say I’ve ever seen a cormorant do. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Highlands Ranch CO From: Peter Burke Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 3:32 PM To: Brandon K. Percival Cc: Joe Roller; Colorado Birds; Sandy Beranich Subject: Re: [cobirds] POSSIBLE ANHINGA in Delta County

Re: [cobirds] Mountain Chickadees - Jeffco (Wads and Bowles)

2017-12-30 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I'm a bit south and east, at Santa fe and Highlands Ranch Parkway. They are at my feeders too, although they've been here for quite some time (late August). They arrived the same time as the red breasted nuthatches. On Dec 30, 2017 9:53 AM, "modise" wrote: > Given all the rarities being posted,

[cobirds] Eastern Screen Owls

2017-10-15 Thread Greg Pasquariello
2 Eastern Screech Owls whinnying tonight in the trees near Amherst and Emerson in Englewood. Regards -Greg Pasquariello, Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [cobirds] Re: Red-breasted Nuthatch movements

2017-08-24 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I get them in Highlands Ranch every year around mid-August. I used to think this was early, but it’s happened every year. This year, they showed up last week. Right now there is one picking around the pine outside my window. Greg Pasquariello Highlands Ranch CO > On Thursday, August

Re: [cobirds]

2017-03-17 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Sheesh, sorry, that one got away from me. No subject and no location! Regards - Greg Pasquariello H ​ighlands Ranch, CO​ On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 9:23 AM, Greg Pasquariello wrote: > Had my first singing Chipping Sparrows in the yard this morning. A Say's > Phoebe arrived earlier

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2017-03-17 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Had my first singing Chipping Sparrows in the yard this morning. A Say's Phoebe arrived earlier in the week and is also singing, along with the myriad Robins, Doves and House FInches. Sounds like spring! Regards - Greg Pasquariello -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[cobirds] Re: Rough legged hawk

2017-02-25 Thread Greg Pasquariello
eg I've seen and the light parts are not as blonde. Finally, just before I left, it fanned it's tail, and there's a bit of red just above a darker band. I did not see it fly. Regards -Greg Pasquariello *​Highlands Ranch CO* On Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Greg Pasquariello

[cobirds] Rough legged hawk

2017-02-25 Thread Greg Pasquariello
There is a nicely visible rough-legged hawk at Carson nature center on the poles just north of the visitor center -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan still present at Chatfield

2017-01-14 Thread Greg Pasquariello
The trumpeter swan is still present and easily seen in the Chatfield pond off Titan Rd and the Highline canal. Sunday, 11AM Greg Pasquariello Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Chatfield Hotspot

2016-11-20 Thread Greg Pasquariello
they eat sunflower seeds, so don’t count on that remaining in the area. Regards - Greg Pasquariello — Email: g...@pasq.net Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Chatfield

2016-11-13 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Trail at the south entrance. Regards - Greg Pasquariello — Email: g...@pasq.net Highlands Ranch, 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 em

Re: [cobirds] Mount Falcon Mystery Passerin. Help Wanted, Jefferson County

2016-11-11 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Looks like a juv Northern Shrike. Nice bird! Regards - Greg Pasquariello --- Email: g...@pasq.net > On Nov 11, 2016, at 5:56 PM, Brian Johnson wrote: > > Hello, > On Monday the 7 I took a trip to Mount Falcon above Indian Hills, always a > favorite spot. I found may

Re: [cobirds] Pomarine Jaegar

2016-10-14 Thread Greg Pasquariello
bird was a mile away on the water, but it sure is a good looking bird! Regards -Greg Pasquariello Highlands Ranch On Oct 14, 2016 7:26 PM, "Jennifer Hallam" wrote: > I'm assuming this is Chatfield SP? I need to get over there to check him > out :-) > > Jenn

Re: [cobirds] Downtown Denver Peregrine Falcons

2016-08-29 Thread Greg Pasquariello
e level! -Greg Pasquariello Highlands Ranch CO. Regards -Greg Pasquariello *Mail: g...@pasq.net * *Phone: 303-648-1334* *Skype: gregpasq* *Google+: g...@pasq.net * On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 8:57 AM, Matthew Baker wrote: > All, > > For the past year and a half I have seen a single

Re: [cobirds] Dickcissel Chatfield JeffCo

2016-07-04 Thread Greg Pasquariello
The dickcissels are still singing vigorously from the cedars just at beginning of the curve in the road Greg Pasquariello Highlands Ranch Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Mountain Chickadees in the lowlands

2016-07-01 Thread Greg Pasquariello
mountain chickadees down here at this time of year. Regards -Greg Pasquariello --- Email: g...@pasq.net Skype: gregpasq Phone: (303) 648-1334 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe Chat field

2016-05-14 Thread Greg Pasquariello
me a bit. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Highlands Ranch -- 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.

Re: [cobirds] RFI - Mt. Evans

2015-08-11 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I was there this weekend. It is open. I saw mostly pipits, though a few Brown-capped Rosy Finches as well. Dipped on Ptarmigan. There is a family of Barrow’s Goldeneyes on Echo Lake. I did not see a male, but a female and 6 or so young. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Highlands Ranch CO

[cobirds] No Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

2015-05-11 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Dipped on the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Cherry Creek this afternoon. Good FOS birds there included Green Tailed Towhee, Loggerhead Shrike, and Yellow-headed Blackbird. Don’t go in via the Parker Rd entrance, the park road is flooded and you cannot go all the way ‘round. Regards -Greg

[cobirds] FOS Tree Swallow

2015-04-05 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Had my first tree swallows in Roxborough today Regards -Greg Pasquariello — Roxborough 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] FOS Says Phoebe

2015-03-21 Thread Greg Pasquariello
FOS Say’s Phoebe is singing outside my window. This is the real “first bird of spring” for me! Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [cobirds] Fort Collins Area - no sightings - looking to borrow a field guide to Southern Africa

2015-03-09 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Be careful...MANY of the published versions of the Sinclair book are missing entire sections. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 9, 2015, at 4:42 PM, John Shenot mailto:johnshe...@gmail.com>> wrote: If anyone who lives or works in Fort Collins has a field guide to the birds of Southern Africa that th

[cobirds] Cassin's Finches in Roxborough

2015-01-05 Thread Greg Pasquariello
rs I've been in this neighborhood. The hermit thrush hasn't been seen since the day I reported it, nor has the Harris' Sparrow. Regards -Greg Pasquariello ​Roxborough CO​ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Also Cassin's (was Re: Hermit Thrush and Harris Sparrow)

2014-12-29 Thread Greg Pasquariello
A few male and female Cassin's Finches just showed up as well, also a yard first. Thought I had a purple for a minute! Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough, CO​ On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Greg Pasquariello wrote: > This morning I've got a Hermit Thrush visiting my suet

[cobirds] Hermit Thrush and Harris Sparrow

2014-12-29 Thread Greg Pasquariello
This morning I've got a Hermit Thrush visiting my suet feeder and an adult Harris Sparrow lurking in the brush near the feeder. Roxborough. These are both firsts for my feeder. Regards -Greg Pasquariello ​Roxborough, CO​ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[cobirds] Hooded Warbler Hybrid Still Present

2014-06-24 Thread Greg Pasquariello
The Hooded Warbler x seen earlier this spring is still present in Roxborough and is still singing. I saw it yesterday, but did not see a mate. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Roxborough

2014-05-24 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I've got a brilliant male Rose Breasted Grosbeak singing behind my house. Same tree-line as the Hooded Warbler (hybrid) from last week, but about 100 yards south. New yard bird for me! Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [cobirds] Hooded x Yellow Warbler ??--Roxborough

2014-05-18 Thread Greg Pasquariello
shows a completely clear breast and sides. The song (here if you'd like to hear it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=679kn3hD2CQ) sounds like pure Hooded to me; that's how I found it in the first place. To all of you that got a "life bird" yesterday... sorry! Regards -Greg Pasqua

[cobirds] Hooded Warbler Directions

2014-05-17 Thread Greg Pasquariello
down in that thicket during the day, or can be seen in the trees. Regards -Greg Pasquariello ​Roxborough 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] Hooded warbler

2014-05-17 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Sorry, forgot to add my signature. If you're in the area, the hooded warbler is stupid simple to find. Let me know if you want directions Greg Pasquariello Roxborough Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Hooded warbler, roxborough

2014-05-17 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I have a singing male hooded warbler in Roxborough village open space. I made a recording, reasonable quality. In good habitat, and he appears to be setting up territory. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] New Yard Bird

2014-05-15 Thread Greg Pasquariello
The first black-chinned hummingbird showed up in my yard in Roxborough yesterday, a displaying male, though I was unable to locate the female. Regards -Greg Pasquariello ​Roxborough CO​ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Chatfield

2014-05-10 Thread Greg Pasquariello
ird in the brush along the creek - Several White-crowned Sparrows feeding on dandelion seeds I was late (8am) and only spent about a 1/2 hour there, but it seemed very slow. No orioles, which I found surprising. 1/2 hour at Waterton Audubon was dead. Regards -Greg Pasquariello ​Roxborough, CO

[cobirds] Burrowing Owls

2014-04-18 Thread Greg Pasquariello
The burrowing owls are roughly here, give or take. Look for the fencepost with the tire on it's base, that was the only one like that that I saw in either direction: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//39.4948246,-105.0553698/@39.4805497,-105.051164,14z/data=!4m3!4m2!1m0!1m0 Regards

[cobirds] Burrowing owls on N Roxborough Park Road

2014-04-18 Thread Greg Pasquariello
There is a pair of burrowing owls less than 50' off the road. Find them on the west side. Come from the north, over the first big hill, 200 yards , right by the fence post with the tire around the base. There are additional owls sprinkled through this prarie dog colony; I've seen 8 of them from t

Re: [cobirds] Common Nighthawk

2014-03-15 Thread Greg Pasquariello
call was fairly high (altitude-wise) and that helped it sound very much like a nighthawk, but there's no reason it couldn't have been a passing goldeneye. Regards -Greg Pasquariello --- Roxborough, CO On Mar 15, 2014, at 8:19 AM, David Ely wrote: > Co birders, > > The other ver

Re: [cobirds] Common Nighthawk

2014-03-14 Thread Greg Pasquariello
o check, it was along the Platte river just south of where Prince St crosses Santa Fe, and the high tension wires run along the river. I was in the parking lot of those town homes there. I might head up there this evening when there's still some light. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton, CO

[cobirds] Common Nighthawk

2014-03-13 Thread Greg Pasquariello
About 8PM I heard a single Common Nighthawk over north Downtown Littleton, right along the Platte.  Way early, no? --  Greg Pasquariello Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [cobirds] More Bluebirds, Jefferson

2014-03-04 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Male mountain bluebirds are also all over N Roxborough Park Rd. Dozens of them in the fields and on the fences yesterday. Regards -Greg Pasquariello *Mail: g...@pasq.net * *Phone: 303-648-1334* *Skype: gregpasq* *Google+: g...@pasq.net * -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] N Roxborough Park Rd

2014-01-31 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Rough-legged Hawk was at the entrance to Roxborough State Park. All around noon. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough Park CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

RE: [cobirds] RFI: Old CoBirds posts?

2014-01-18 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Apropos of nothing, perhaps, but the list was switched to a Google groups feed that I was running for a couple of years prior to the official switch. So it's likely that Google groups holds emails prior to the switch as well Regards –Greg Pasquariello Roxborough On Jan 18, 2014 2:06 PM, &q

[cobirds] Red Rocks This Morning

2014-01-06 Thread Greg Pasquariello
sunflower.  1 black for sure, 1 possible black, and the rest Gray-crowned. Regards  - Greg Pasquariello  —  Email: g...@pasq.net Skype: gregpasq  Phone: 303-648-1334  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Need a Red Rocks feeder for next week

2013-12-23 Thread Greg Pasquariello
had a small flock of siskins, but they were not around this week. Regards  - Greg Pasquariello  Roxborough Park -- 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

[cobirds] Seedy birders at Red Rocks

2013-12-07 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Hi all, Monday is my designated seed day at Red Rocks.  Just curious what you’ve all been bringing, how much, and have you just been filling the feeders in the feeder garden or have you been distributing it elsewhere as well? Thanks in advance! Regards  - Greg Pasquariello  —  Email: g

[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks… what the heck?

2013-05-19 Thread Greg Pasquariello
he full-on "green" bill. Regards -Greg Pasquariello --- Roxborough, 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..

Re: [cobirds] El Paso, Great Horned Owl nesting spectacle

2013-05-05 Thread Greg Pasquariello
still fuzzy. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough GO On May 5, 2013, at 5:57 PM, macaw...@aol.com wrote: > CObirders, > > For those in the vicinity, or just of general interest regarding the > human-avian interface, we've got a real public display of an active Great > Horned

[cobirds] Platte River Phalaropes

2013-04-27 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Very slow around the Chatfield/Roxborough area today, but I did just find 2 Wilson's Phalaropes on the river at Chatfield dog park. Notable mostly for their location; I've never seen them on the river before. With Cinnamon Teal. Regards -Greg Pasquariello, Littleton -- You rec

[cobirds] Shrike

2013-04-21 Thread Greg Pasquariello
If you are in the area, a loggerhead Shrike is on the wires near the power substation on rampart range Road in Roxborough Regards –Greg Pasquariello -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Curlews

2013-04-20 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Nature Area. Regards -Greg Pasquariello, Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To po

[cobirds] Bluebirds have moved on

2013-03-30 Thread Greg Pasquariello
On Wed, there were literally hundreds of bluebirds on Roxborough Rd. Today, I saw maybe a dozen. Apparently, they've moved on. Regards –Greg Pasquariello -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [cobirds] Bluebirds! / Douglas co.

2013-03-26 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I live in Roxborough and have been seeing more Mountain Bluebirds on the roadsides than I remember seeing in many years, maybe more than ever. They're everywhere! Regards -Greg Pasquariello --- Roxborough, CO On Mar 26, 2013, at 10:37 AM, Dave Cameron wrote: > There are currently

[cobirds] Merlin - Roxborough

2013-03-20 Thread Greg Pasquariello
About 1/2 hour ago I watched a merlin perched on a post along N Roxborough Park Rd, just north of the equestrian center. She (?) took off and flew to the southwest toward Roxborough SP. Also present were lots of Mountain Bluebirds. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough Park, CO -- You

[cobirds] Redpoll in Roxborough is back

2012-12-15 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I wonder why we're seeing only 1's and 2s, but lots of those. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough -- 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] Redpoll in Roxborough

2012-12-14 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I've been home with the flu for a few days with nothing but time to watch my feeder, and this morning the first Redpoll showed up. This is a new yard bird! Regards -Greg Pasquariello --- Roxborough Park, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[cobirds] Bald Eagles in Chatfield/McClellan

2012-12-05 Thread Greg Pasquariello
esterday in the open space behind Roxborough Skate Park. It was in the same tree that Northern Shrike was in last January when it became the very first official "yard shrike" at my new house. Regards -Greg Pasquariello --- Roxborough, CO -- You received this message because you are

Re: [cobirds] Official CFO Response

2012-11-23 Thread Greg Pasquariello
CFO, the guiding organization of Colorado birding, drops the ball and fails to take any meaningful position on a real issue facing birders and property owners, due to a mailing list policy? That's weak. Regards –Greg Pasquariello On Nov 23, 2012 7:31 PM, "William H Kaempfer" wrot

Re: [cobirds] Plan to work things out with the Rangers and Manager at BCLP

2012-11-23 Thread Greg Pasquariello
re way to get it to leave town. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough CO On Nov 23, 2012, at 3:35 PM, Joe Roller wrote: > > > Tom and other birders, > > Are you sitting down? > I am serious for a change. No joke, this is serious. > > I chatted with Erik, a Park Range

[cobirds] Roxborough

2012-11-15 Thread Greg Pasquariello
. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough Park 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...@googlegroup

Re: [cobirds] Cranes now over west Lakewood/ east of Morrison

2012-10-05 Thread Greg Pasquariello
6PM had them flying over Roxborough, just south of Chatfield. A couple hundred in one flock. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough Park, CO On Oct 5, 2012, at 4:53 PM, Will Burt wrote: > And after seeing all the reports, I went out onto my front porch and first > heard them, then sa

[cobirds] New Yard Bird

2012-08-24 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I've got a gray catbird in my yard this morning. I've seen them in the area (Roxborough) but first time as a yard bird. Still have broad-tailed hummers at the feeder this morning, number of other hummers are down. I haven't seen a rufous in a week or more. -Greg Pasquariell

[cobirds] New Yard Bird

2012-05-06 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Having recently moved to Roxborough, I've been getting all kinds of new yard birds, but this morning a yellow headed blackbird showed up, one that I was hopeful for, but didn't really expect. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough Park Sent from my iPhone -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Fox Sparrow Still Present

2012-04-15 Thread Greg Pasquariello
The Fox Sparrow is still present at Red Rocks, and was kind enough to show itself on the bottom feeder 15 seconds after I arrived. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] FOS Violet Green Swallow

2012-04-08 Thread Greg Pasquariello
My FOS Violet Green Swallows showed up this morning in my Roxborough yard. I've got the hummer feeder out, but no birds yet. Also, a scary number of early grasshoppers! Regards -Greg Pasquariello Roxborough CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [cobirds] Lek watching Question

2012-03-25 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I don't know specifically where the lek is, but this might get you started. http://www.mapmyride.com/s/routes/view/bike-ride-map/colorado/steamboat-springs/3185995 Regards -Greg Pasquariello Email:g...@pasq.net Phone: 303-648-1334 Skype: gregpasq On Mar 25, 2012, at 9:

[cobirds] Say's Phoebe

2012-03-01 Thread Greg Pasquariello
No idea if this bird overwintered or is a migrant, but I just saw my first Say's Phoebe of the year in Littleton (Douglas) Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton, CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&

Re: [cobirds] Photos of Mexican Duck and White-winged x Pink-sided Junco

2012-01-04 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I saw this bird on the 1st. Juncos intrigue me. I see lots of presumed intergrades, and juncos are just so variable naturally, that I often wonder if they're just expressions of common legacy genes showing up across populations, i.e. no X necessary. Anyone know? Regards -Greg Pasquar

Re: [cobirds] snowy owl adams county no

2012-01-03 Thread Greg Pasquariello
I haven't seen pics (or the owl itself), but is there any thought this and the Barr Lake bird are the same bird? Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton, CO On Jan 3, 2012, at 9:24 AM, Ira Sanders wrote: > > I looked for the snowy owl this morning in adams county but was unable to

[cobirds] Ferruginous near chatfield.

2011-12-24 Thread Greg Pasquariello
If you're at chatfield, there is a gorgeous adult ferruginous hawk on N Roxborough Park road, just south of the east entrance to the park. 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

Re: [cobirds] Snow goose?? (picture)

2011-12-19 Thread Greg Pasquariello
ehind it ends. I'm feeling like it might be a partial albino Cackling goose. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Email:g...@pasq.net Phone: 303-800-1925 Skype: gregpasq On Dec 19, 2011, at 9:01 AM, Nick Komar wrote: > Bill, I would call this a hybrid Snow (Blue) x Cackling (Richar

[cobirds] Bushtits, downtown Littleton.

2011-12-10 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Just happened to stop at crest line and nevada and found bushtits in the spruces on the corner. Sent from my iPhone Greg Pasquariello Littleton. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Red Rocks

2011-12-06 Thread Greg Pasquariello
s. I did not see Prairie Falcon, nor did I see any Rosy Finches. There are a number of juncos with varying degrees of wing bar, none of which I'd call a white-winged junco, but interesting nonetheless. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton, CO Email:g...@pasq.net Phone: 303-800-

[cobirds] Chatfield

2011-11-28 Thread Greg Pasquariello
not for a few years. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Email:g...@pasq.net Phone: 303-800-1925 Skype: gregpasq -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com.

[cobirds] Re: Chatfield Jaeger, Glaucous Gull

2011-11-20 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Additional note... I always thought that "glaucous" meant whitish. But it actually means "bluish gray or green", or "silvery, bluish green". Also, "having a powdery or waxy coating that gives a frosted appearance and tends to rub off" Regards -Gr

[cobirds] Chatfield Jaeger, Glaucous Gull

2011-11-20 Thread Greg Pasquariello
isherman's pier and visible from the heronry overlook. There were also at least 4 common loons on the lake, and a Harris sparrow in the northeast corner of the field at the Kingfisher parking lot (yesterday and today). Regards -Greg Pasquariello Email:g...@pasq.net Phone: 303

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe at Chatfield

2011-11-06 Thread Greg Pasquariello
et to get a really good look at one; they're always so darn far away! Red Rocks had not much of anything, including seed. Unfortunately I did not have any with me, so if you go, you might bring some. I might try to get some up there tomorrow in advance of the snow. Regards -Greg Pa

[cobirds] The Big Sit Television Experience

2011-10-16 Thread Greg Pasquariello
First, The Big Year comes to the silver screen, now The Big Sit! http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/224853/346/Bird-Watchers-of-a-feather-flock-together Regards -Greg Pasquariello Email:g...@pasq.net Phone: 303-800-1925 Skype: gregpasq -- You received this message because

Re: [cobirds] Western Gull has left the swim beach

2011-06-02 Thread Greg Pasquariello
e is worth checking. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton On Jun 2, 2011, at 10:52 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > I got a call from Ray Bonilla (sp? sorry) that he saw the gull > fly north from the Chatfield Swim beach aat 10:16. > I asked Ray to scan > the east side of the Marina sandspi

[cobirds] Chatfield Balloon Launch

2011-05-16 Thread Greg Pasquariello
good finds included a juvenile Peregrine sharing a thermal with a Red Tail and some White Pelicans. Lots of White-crowned Sparrows, American Goldfinches, adult Sharp-shinned Hawk, and a Muskrat grazing in the lawn. Regards -Greg Pasquariello Littleton, CO -- You received this message be

[cobirds] Lark bunting Jeffco

2011-05-16 Thread Greg Pasquariello
There is an adult male lark bunting at the chatfield balloon launch parking lot right now Regards -Greg Pasquariello 303-648-1334 Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, sen

Re: [cobirds] Question about Prairie-Lark Finch/Lark Bunting

2011-05-13 Thread Greg Pasquariello
Prairie Lark Finch is an old (Audubon's time) name. It's Lark Bunting. On May 13, 2011, at 3:36 PM, Pauli Smith wrote: > It appears to me that what I have always known as the Lark Bunting is also > known as the Prairie Lark Finch. Is this true or are these different birds? > If this is the sa

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