[cobirds] February 2024 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2024-03-18 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Crossbill- Manitou Lake on 2-6, two flocks of about 10 Manitou Lake on 2-28, MF House Sparrow- a few around most of the time Mink- South Platte River near Lake George on 2-19, tracks Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] January 2024 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2024-02-15 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
, flock of 15 South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31, noisy flock of about 12 House Sparrow- a few around most of the time Abert's Squirrel- Lovell Gulch on 1-23 Pine Squirrel- South Platte River near Lake George on 1-31 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You

[cobirds] December 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2024-01-03 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
9500 feet, flock of about 350 that continued all month, sometimes in larger numbers, gathering at bare ground along a plowed dirt road Red Crossbill- small flock on 12-13 Lovell Gulch on 12-8, 2 small flocks House Sparrow- a few around most of the time Abert’s Squirrel- 12-1 Joe

[cobirds] November 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and beyond

2023-12-12 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Sparrow- a few sightings Abert’s Squirrel- 11-25, 11-27 Pikes Peak Highway on 11-2 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] October 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-11-21 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
on 10-5 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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 group at http://groups.google

[cobirds] September 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-10-31 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Rainbow Gulch on 9-21, a few small flocks Manitou Lake on 9-23, a few House Sparrow- a few around some of the time Mountain Lion- Along Pikes Peak Hwy. on Aug. 20 Red Fox- Report of black phase on Aug. 19 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message

[cobirds] August 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-09-19 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, near TH at 10,250 Moose- Route to Whale Peak from Gibson Lake TH on 8-17, scat along trail Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to

[cobirds] July 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-08-31 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
flock House Sparrow- 7-1, F on 7-5 Abert’s Squirrel Shavano Trail to Espirit Point on 7-12, near TH Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] June 2023 Birds- Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-08-11 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
, seemed out of place, in clearing with nearby forest Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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 opti

[cobirds] April 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-06-30 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
around most of the time Abert’s Squirrel- 4-21 Chipmunk- Old Colorado Midland Railway Trail east of Buena Vista on 4-6 Buena Vista Park on 4-20 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] March 2023 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-04-05 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Creek Trail near Wellington Lake on 3-20 Abert’s Squirrel- Road kill along CR 126 near Kelsey Campground, near Deckers Muskrat- South Trout Creek on 3-21 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] February 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-03-22 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
-15 Moose- Soda Creek Trail in Keystone on 2-26, large male Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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.co

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings, NW of Deckers, near Wellington Lake

2023-03-22 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
of at least 50 in a Ponderosa Pine, could have been a lot more with all the calling in surrounding trees, maybe 100. Nice bonus as it's been I think a couple decades since I have observed this species. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] January 2023 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-02-21 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
-2 South Trout Creek on 1-29, 1 gray phase Muskrat Manitou Lake on 1-9, while crossing bridge over spillway, surprised Muskrat at top of spillway that slid down like a water slide into pool at base! Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message

[cobirds] December 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-02-09 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Lake on 12-14, tracks Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- 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] November 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2023-01-10 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
South Trout Creek on 11-8, small flock Manitou Lake on 11-14 (lake frozen now), a few small flocks Manitou Lake on 11-29, a couple small flocks South Trout Creek on 11-29, a few House Sparrow- MF on 11-10, 11-17, 11-28, MF on 11-29 Chipmunk- Royal Gorge Alta Vista Trail on 11-7 Joe

[cobirds] White-winged Dove in Westcreek, CO, also waxwings

2023-01-09 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
they are seldom seen, had a flock of about 120 today in Manitou Lake area. Flying distant over the riparian willows, from decent looks I did get, most were Cedars, but did not get a really good look at every bird in the group before they flew away. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County

[cobirds] October 2022 Birds Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-11-05 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Pronghorn- Rainbow Trail N from Gibson Creek TH on 10-31, about 12, driving out from TH Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] September 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-10-13 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, below Spalding summit, rapidly digging for prey Yellow-bellied Marmot- Crystal Res. on 9-22, odd sighting well below treeline at 9250, perhaps rode down under vehicle hood Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received

[cobirds] August 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-09-14 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
, about 15 with many lambs Sphinx Moth- Hike to Wilcox and Argentine Peaks on 8-29 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] July 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-08-18 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Moose- Cow with 2 calves along Pikes Peak Highway on 7-6 Golden Mantled Ground-Squirrel- at feeder area on 7-16 to 7-20, 7-26, 7-27, 7-28 Admiral butterfly- South Catamount Reservoir on 7-13 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message

[cobirds] June 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-07-11 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Creek on 6-20 Muskrat Manitou Lake on 6-20 Red Fox- 6-26, mobbed by Magpies Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] May 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-06-13 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Creek area on 5-16 Frittilary- Colorado Trail, Mount Princeton TH NW to Silver Prince Creek on 5-3 Snapping Turtle- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8, pair mating in the pond near Nature Center Sphinx Moth- Fountain Creek Regional Park on 5-8 Crystal Res. on 5-20 Joe LaFleur

[cobirds] April 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-05-21 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
FOS = First of Season for returning migrants Canada Goose- Manitou Lake on 4-10, 2 Green-winged Teal- Manitou Lake on 4-10, pair Gadwall- Manitou Lake on 4-10, 23 Common Merganser- Manitou Lake on 4-10, 3F, 1M Common Goldeneye- South Platte River near Lake George on 4-4,

[cobirds] March 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Area and Beyond

2022-04-12 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
on 3-2 Mourning Cloak- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 Frittilary- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15 Royal Gorge Park on 3-27 Black Bear- Oil Well Flats N of Canon City on 3-15, trail scat Royal Gorge Park on 3-27, trail scat Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller

[cobirds] February 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-03-07 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
10,000 feet Red Crossbill- Breckenridge, small flock on 2-12 House Sparrow- pair around some of the time Abert’s Squirrel- 1 on 2-15, 2-24 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Pikes Peak Highway

2022-02-14 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Along the Pikes Peak Highway today, Feb. 14, there was a large loose flock of about 200 Rosy-Finches, appeared to be mostly Gray-crowned, flushed from along the surface of the roadway, at about Mile Marker 10.5 at around 10,000 feet. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, CO -- -- You received

[cobirds] January 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-02-07 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
of the time House Finch- singing on 1-24 Cassin’s Finch- a few around some of the time, 10 on 1-25 (6F,4M), 12 (6M,6F) on 1-30 Red Crossbill- Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-24, 1 House Sparrow- a pair around some of the time Abert’s Squirrel- Lovell Gulch Trail on 1-24, 1 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller

[cobirds] December 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2022-01-11 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Rampart Range Rd. on 12-29 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- -- 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] November 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2021-12-01 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
, trying to cross highway to get to Arkansas River Along Hwy. about 10 miles W of Wetmore on 11-15, and again on 11-19 about 10 Black Bear Scat from young bear (?) along Rainbow Trail on 11-9 and 11-15 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] October 2021 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2021-11-17 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
bull at intersection of FS 714 and 726, huge bull on drive home on W side of highway in large willow riparian area heading up to Tenn Pass Cabbage Moth- Colorado Trail- Union Creek Ski Access to Janets Cabin on 10-11, at 10,500 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller Cty., 8500 feet -- -- You

[cobirds] Re: ***Walden Loon Clarity

2021-06-25 Thread Joe Kipper
Thank you Caleb, I agree. Hopefully another rarity will turn up that will be worth the drive for you ;) Joe Kipper Fort Collins On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 9:41:10 AM UTC-6 Caleb Strand wrote: > Hi All, > > I am currently working out in Central Nebraska, so I was intrigued when

[cobirds] Re: Chrismas Count at Rawhide Power Station Saturday January 2, 2021

2020-12-26 Thread Joe Kipper
f you want to contact me privately. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 9:25:12 AM UTC-7 jay...@gmail.com wrote: > Jay & Cindy Hutchins are interested > > jay...@gmail.com > > > On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 6:54:26 AM UTC-7 Gary Ackert wrote:

[cobirds] Re: Will the Gyrfalcon Return?

2020-11-22 Thread Joe Kipper
of refinding the Gyrfalcon makes birding in the area a little more exciting and motivates me to get out. Good luck to all winter raptor watchers!! Joe Kipper Fort Collins On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 7:34:40 PM UTC-7 mitchellba...@gmail.com wrote: > I thought I'd ask if anyone has been on the look

[cobirds] Re: Rough-legged Hawk/Weld

2020-10-31 Thread Joe Kipper
, I've already seen 1 Roughie, 3 Ferrugs, 7 Harlans, and 6 Prairie Falcons. I know multiple birders have started seeing some Short-eared Owls as well in Larimer, so if this week is any indication of the rest of the winter, I would predict that we will have a great season for northern raptors. Joe

[cobirds] Do yourself a favor! Browse the HELP section of eBird!

2020-10-29 Thread Joe Roller
It’s worth it! Friendly tip from Joe Roller Sent from my iPhone -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Purple Finch - Broomfield

2020-10-27 Thread Joe Roller
Lack of dark streaks on undertail coverts favors PUFI, i recall. Joe Roller Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2020, at 7:50 AM, Nicholas Komar wrote: > > Chris, > > Separating Cassin’s Finch females from Purple Finch female can be very > tricky. I think the streaked thr

[cobirds] Forwarded from David Ely: Sedge Wren Broomfield Co

2020-10-17 Thread Joe Roller
-- Forwarded message - From: David Ely Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2020, 9:32 AM Subject: Sedge Wren Broomfield To: Colorado Birds Matt Hofeditz and I are currently seeing a sedge wren at Country Vista Park in Broomfield. Located east of Sheridan and 123rd. The wren is on north side

[cobirds] New Hotspot for Hohnholz Lakes Area

2020-09-29 Thread Joe Kipper
Joe Roller has kindly created an eBird hotspot for the Hohnholz Lakes State Wildlife Area Campground in northwestern Larimer County. If anyone has historical eBird checklists from this SWA that are reported using a personal location, its now possible for you to change the location of your

Re: [cobirds] Re: Yellow-throated Vireo, Denver

2020-09-26 Thread Joe Roller
370-8319 Joe Roller, Denver assisting Charon On Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 12:32 PM Steven Rash wrote: > Bob, > > That's a bummer. If you have a moment, please consider submitting a report > here: > https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/southwest-avian-mortality-project . > iNa

Re: [cobirds] Re: ID?

2020-09-26 Thread Joe Roller
Appears to be a Hermit Thrush, based on dark markings on chest and lack of buff on face. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 11:44 AM Steven Rash wrote: > Appears to be a Swainson's Thrush, which belongs to the same family as > Robins here in America do. The other one of these th

[cobirds] Re: Rocky Mountain National Park

2020-09-16 Thread Joe Kipper
Thanks for these updates Carl - very helpful. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 9:32:43 AM UTC-6 carlb...@gmail.com wrote: > Three days of birding in RMNP since September 5 is not a big sample but I > noticed an apparent lack of birds both quantity and v

Re: [cobirds] Hawk i.d. Storm Mountain, Larimer Cty

2020-09-16 Thread Joe Roller
Or maybe because I seem stuck in the past - Marsh Hawk, anyone? Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 7:55 PM Dave Hyde wrote: > Thank you all for your suggestions. I accept the pale Red-tail, possible > Krider’s hawk (even though looking at the photo I thought there’s no way > th

Re: [cobirds] Hawk i.d. Storm Mountain, Larimer Cty

2020-09-15 Thread Joe Kipper
Unfeathered legs are also a huge field mark, thank you Todd D. Good Birding everyone! In a few months we will have plenty of opportunities to study the many buteos that winter here and their endless myriad of unique color morphs and plumages. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Tuesday, Septem

Re: [cobirds] Just a question

2020-09-14 Thread Joe Roller
Yes! Joe Roller On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 5:40 PM Sebastian Patti wrote: > tsetse > > sebastianpa...@hotmail.com > Sebastian T. Patti > 770 S. Grand Avenue > Unit 3088 > Los Angeles, CA 90017 > CELL: 773/304-7488 > > -- > *From:* co

Re: [cobirds] Just a question

2020-09-14 Thread Joe Roller
The puzzle was in the SUNDAY, Sept 13, New York Times, not todays. The "cross clue" is "dangerous fly" and the 4th letter of that fly is the last letter of the bird's name. What do you think the fly's name is? Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 5:13 PM Lisa Carp wrot

Re: [cobirds] Just a question

2020-09-14 Thread Joe Kipper
Pipit? Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:33:37 PM UTC-6 DuWayne Worthington wrote: > I would vote for quail then. > > *DuWayne Worthington* > > *Science Teaching Faculty* > > > *Valor Christian High School* > > *Influence through Ex

Re: [cobirds] Ruddy Turnstone at Blanca Wetlands

2020-09-14 Thread Joe Roller
On eBird, go to the hotspot map and enter Blanca Wetlands NWR and a map shows up. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 5:43 AM Cinnamon Bergeron < cinnamonberge...@gmail.com> wrote: > Anyone, > > Where exactly is the Blanca Wetlands? I’d like to go. > > Cinnamon Ber

Re: [cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA

2020-09-05 Thread Joe Roller
decided that chasing rare birds was often a thrill - but this time - not so much. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 3:23 PM Caleb A wrote: > Hi Bev > Yep, I second Joe K. European Starlings have a fairly impressive range of > plumages, especially in juveniles and molts. > >

[cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA

2020-09-05 Thread Joe Kipper
Bev, Both photos show a European Starling! Joe Kipper On Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1:26:27 PM UTC-6 bhea...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi All, > > I realize that the photo of the bird flying is too blurry for Merlin to > help with identification, but it shows better how the head i

[cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger continues at Chatfield SP (Jeffco and Douglas)

2020-08-22 Thread Joe Roller
At about 9:10 today, Glenn Walbek phoned me with this update and asked me to post it on CObirds. I am not aware of any details. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [cobirds] Proposed New Ebird Hotspot in Alamosa

2020-08-20 Thread Joe Roller
hotspot, (HELP section)* *before you suggest a new one. And keep in mind that there are about 3,000 hotspots just in Colorado,* *so most of the places you might think of, have ALREADY been set up!* *Thanks, * *Joe Roller, Denver* *Volunteer eBird hotspot reviewer for CO and WY* On Thu,

[cobirds] Re: Window strike bird ID from west central Oregon

2020-08-19 Thread Joe Kipper
This bird is a male Wilson's Warbler. This species is currently migrating southwards. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:56:57 PM UTC-6 prair...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_0153.JPG][image: IMG_0152.JPG] > > > On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:43:44 AM

[cobirds] Red-breasted Nuthatch foraging in a used Robin nest

2020-08-14 Thread Joe Roller
like dermestid beetles, other flies, bird lice, etc." There seems to be no end to the topic, "what birds eat". Joe Roller, Denver * a behavior they share with phlebotomists -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&quo

[cobirds] Jackson County shorebirds

2020-08-13 Thread Joe Kipper
Wonderful photos Tom!! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- 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 view this

Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake "below dam" is no longer

2020-08-13 Thread Joe Roller
Birders will be making fewer trips below the Barr Lake Dam, obviously. BUT Checklists collected at that eBird hotspot will be useful in documenting changes in the avifauna, before and after the habitat destruction. So don't give up on it; get down there when you can! Joe Roller, Denver On Wed

[cobirds] stakeout hotspot for Mexican Whip-poor-will (Fremont)

2020-08-07 Thread Joe Roller
ELP center: https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48000850891-choosing-and-managing-locations-in-ebird#anchorMergeLocation Go to: eBird Hotspot FAQs and scroll down to "How do I merge a personal location with an existing Hotspot?" Joe Roller, Denver Volunteer eBird hotsp

Re: [cobirds] Lesser or common nighthawks?

2020-07-25 Thread Joe Roller
NIghthawks. Those photos are actually good at sorting out the two species. Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 5:41 PM Marcia Wade - Lafayette, Boulder County < marciaew...@gmail.com> wrote: > I observed a flock of what I believe to be lesser nighthawks July 23rd at > about 9

Re: [cobirds] Id help please, Larimer county

2020-07-22 Thread Joe Roller
Juvenile House Sparrows. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 7:08 PM 'ronbco' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Today in my backyard against the foothills west of Berthoud. In a modest > sized locust tree. A group of about 5 sparrow-sized birds arri

Re: [cobirds] NWR WY & MT

2020-07-20 Thread Joe Roller
birds can be found there in different seasons. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 11:40 AM Lisa Carp wrote: > Hi All- > > We just returned from 2 weeks on the road birding in WY, MT, S & N Dakota. > I thought I'd share some info on the NWR's where we stopped. I just mention

Re: [cobirds] Durango, end of month?

2020-07-18 Thread Joe Roller
ear on the list. You can also check the eBird hotspot map and zoom in and find the hotspots with the highest use, indicated by the color of the teardrop maker. Joe Roller, Denver Volunteer eBird hotspot reviewer for CO and WY On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 6:14 AM Gary Brower wrote: > Good morning

Re: [cobirds] Semipalmated Plover at Clear Creek and Lowell Blvd. Adams County question

2020-07-17 Thread Joe Roller
A bicolored bill would rule out Killdeer of any age. Strong clues about the Clear Creek plovers are time of year, habitat, and proximity of adult (mom and dad) Killdeer. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 8:58 PM Caleb A wrote: > Hi Joe! > I actually have a question about thi

Re: [cobirds] Semipalmated Plover at Clear Creek and Lowell Blvd. Adams County question

2020-07-16 Thread Joe
Possibly young Killdeer, Robert, which are “one-stripers”. Joe Roller, Denver Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2020, at 20:23, Robert Canter wrote: > > Hi Cobirders > I have seen three Semipalmated Plovers on the exposed shoreline of Clear > Creek today, July 16

Re: [cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Which Eagle?

2020-07-15 Thread Joe Roller
Gary, All you asked for was the *species* of eagle, so I'd say the large bill is "all Bald Eagle" and never mind the plumage. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Jul 15, 2020 at 9:59 AM Michael T wrote: > Hatch year recently fledged Bald Eagle. Fairly uniform dark coloration. A > second

Re: [cobirds] Jeffco Whimbrel, M. Godwit etc.

2020-07-10 Thread Joe Roller
Although it's hard to be sure, my guess is that those juicy shorebirds were moving SOUTH, having failed at nesting up north somehow. I presume they were adults, but let us know if they were younger, please. Joe Roller, Denver "Time flies like the wind. Fruit flies like bananas". On F

Re: [cobirds] Idaho Springs

2020-06-27 Thread Joe Roller
habitat and birds not easy at lower altitudes. 3 toed woodpecker, rare WW Crossbill and it may take a while to search for and find WT Ptarmigan at the pass. Good luck. Let me know what you checked and saw please. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 5:45 AM Doug wrote: > Does anyone k

[cobirds] Re: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe). Tell the story! Describe the bird!

2020-06-20 Thread Joe Roller
I do recall "the old days", when a rarity was actually described by the observer. IMHO even the "name of the bird" and a photo is not enough. Why not share more, get beyond naming the bird - "tick" - and into the realm of description, habitat, behavior, age and sex class

Re: [cobirds] Re: Lucy Warbler, Mesa Count questions

2020-06-20 Thread Joe Roller
TO find the site, go to the hotspot map on eBird and enter "Gateway Cottonwoods". Chances of seeing Lucy's here are low this late in the year. PLease respect these birds, which are nesting in this County for the first time. Please do NOT play a tape, or do anything to disrupt them. A better

Re: [cobirds] Re: Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?

2020-06-16 Thread Joe Roller
Thomas is referring to the most excellent field guide to bird sounds, "Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Eastern North America" by local favorite, Nathan Pieplow. Page 468. Joe Roller On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 5:01 PM Thomas Heinrich wrote: > On the other hand, the spectrogram of this

Re: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?

2020-06-16 Thread Joe Roller
My guess is Red-winged Blackbird. I have an image of that sonogram next to a photo of the bird. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 1:51 PM Sebastian Patti wrote: > Really interesting . . . as I wrote to Ted earlier a familiar bird singing > a totally UNFAMILIAR song . . . I'm l

[cobirds] Re: Can you identify these fledglings?

2020-06-16 Thread Joe Kipper
I agree with Michael, they look like Buteos, probably RTHA Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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] White-winged Dove Pueblo, old swan report from Divide

2020-06-14 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
-faced Ibis. Also from Fall of 2017, a brief visit from flock of 10 Tundra Swans, including an immature. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [cobirds] Re: Rest in Peace, COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT! And a suggestion/request!

2020-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
at times and are only human. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 5:14 PM John Rawinski wrote: > Hi Norm: > > I am trying to learn eBird. It seems to me that on rare species, there is > a delay until someone doing quality control, gives it approval. It happened > to me on a num

Re: [cobirds] El Paso county Dickcissel and rattlesnake uppdate

2020-05-31 Thread Joe
Seems like this was a “teachable moment” for the ranch-hand. Joe Roller, Denver Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2020, at 14:32, Preston Sowell wrote: > > All, if anyone encounters a snake that they feel is a danger/problem in the > Boulder area, please feel free to contact me.

[cobirds] Rest in Peace, COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT!

2020-05-26 Thread Joe Roller
s sent to eBird. (cfobirds.org) On behalf of the current team of RBA compilers, thank you for allowing us to share the joy of discovery through the decades . . . and good birding! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorad

Re: [cobirds] Re: Centennial SWA. Weld County

2020-05-24 Thread Joe Roller
often much easier to proactively impact these policies before they are put into place instead of trying to react to and undo a new policy that we find problematic. * Maybe someone could explain to me why I shouldn't be bitter. I am writing as an individual birder, NOT as a member of any organization.

Re: [cobirds] Centennial SWA. Weld County

2020-05-23 Thread Joe Roller
with a similar name, "Centennial SWA" is on the north side of Blue Mesa Reservoir, in Gunnison County. Neither is an ebird hotspot, but they soon will be. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 4:52 PM Charles Hundertmark wrote: > Each State Wildlife Area is managed under sp

Re: [cobirds] Re: Crow Valley camping, Weld County

2020-05-22 Thread Joe Roller
The information I have received is this: Crow Valley Campground is closed to all human activity until at least May 31 (per USFS district office). Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 9:10 PM Dave Cameron wrote: > You may have found the loop-hole, there. I"ve heard tha

Re: [cobirds] Question: Mexican Duck May 9 Weld Co

2020-05-19 Thread Joe Roller
whether ten days is too long to wait. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 11:35 AM Susan Rosine wrote: > I'm sure the eBird reviewers are very busy with all the great birds > everyone has been seeing, but is it unusual to have not heard anything > about a bird spotted o

Re: [cobirds]

2020-05-19 Thread Joe Roller
to majorly dip. I'd like to know more about the birds feeding on "a leafy branch". Deciduous tree? Did he get a good look, as Red-breasted Nuthatch would be more expected and is about the same size. Thanks for reporting this sighting. Best regards to you and stay safe, Norma! Joe Roll

[cobirds] Re: Eastern Meadowlark?

2020-05-18 Thread Joe Kipper
to do that as well! My media has finally been processed and can be viewed here https://ebird.org/checklist/S69200228 Happy Birding everyone - please stay healthy!! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins joe.kippe...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] April 2020 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond

2020-05-18 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Finch- some around most of the time Upper Williams Canyon, 4-12 Red Crossbill- some around most of the time, juvs. on 4-15 Aiken Canyon Preserve on 4-19 Missouri Gulch on 4-27 American Mink- lots of tracks along S. Platte River near Lake George on 4-3 Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller

[cobirds] Reports from Woodland Park area

2020-05-18 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Had a few good reports recently from Woodland PArk area, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Lark Bunting and singing Northern Bobwhite. The Bobwhites have been around for about 6 months, started as a pair at beginning, but then male only. Joe LaFleur -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Bobolink and Bobolink

2020-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
That's a nice story, Bob. Sounds just like what he'd come up with! Thanks. Joe On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 10:42 AM Robert L Spencer < robert.spen...@colorado.edu> wrote: > Hi Joe and Paula, > > When I first set my Dad up with an e-mail account, he immediately came up > with Bob

[cobirds] Bobolink and Bobolink

2020-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
Yesterday, immediately after the Cobirds announcement of Bob Spencer's passing, Paula Hansley's note hit Cobirds, with news about her Boulder BOBOLINK sighting. "Bobolink" was Bob Spencer's email address. Coincidence, I guess. Or was Bob giving us a chuckle one last time? Joe Roll

[cobirds] Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-12 Thread Joe Roller
place in our lives. Joe Roller, Denver Dear members of the birding community: It is with sadness that I share with you that my Father, Robert (Bob) Spencer died peacefully yesterday while in recovery from a recent broken hip. He and his new bride, Shirley (died 2006) moved to Golden Colorado from

[cobirds] Ovenbirds, Aiken Canyon, 3 singing!, Black-chinned Hummers

2020-05-11 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Along the Canyon Trail at Aiken Preserve Today May 11, 3 Ovenbirds singing loudly close to trail, good looks too. A couple Black-chinned Hummingbird near parking area. Many returning migrants and lots of singing. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- You received

[cobirds] Re: Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

2020-05-08 Thread Joe Kipper
, it never called while I was there. I did not think to record it either. Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- 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] Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

2020-05-08 Thread Joe Kipper
intriguing individual, and I'm sure other hybrids similar to this one can potentially be seen along the Front Range. Photos and a more in depth description of the bird are on the checklist below. https://ebird.org/checklist/S68624832 Happy Migration! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received

Fwd: [cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove.

2020-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
Eric, Duane Nelson is THE guy there and can answer your questions. Joe Roller, Denver -- Forwarded message - From: Eric Dinkel Date: Thu, May 7, 2020 at 9:34 AM Subject: [cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove. To: Colorado Birds Curious if anyone has any suggestions about

[cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove.

2020-05-05 Thread Joe Roller
in May. A great many rarities have been seen here, culminating in today's Hermit Warbler, reported by Tracy Pheneger. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020.

2020-05-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, May 4, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders (depending

[cobirds] I set up a stakeout hotspot for the Black-throated Blue Warbler in Golden

2020-05-03 Thread Joe Roller
Full name of hotspot: "stakeout Black-throated Blue Warbler, Tucker Gulch, 2020" Consider merging your checklists from that site with the stakeout hotspot. Joe Roller, Denver Volunteeer eBird hotspot reviewer for Colorado & Wyoming -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR SUNDAY, MAY 3, posted at 10 PM, May 2

2020-05-02 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders (depending

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020.

2020-05-02 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders (depending

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, posted at 10 PM, Tuesday.

2020-04-28 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020.

2020-04-28 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher Update, Florrisant

2020-04-27 Thread joe...@betterbirdwatching.com
Update on the pair of Curve-billed Thrasher visiting a yard and feeders in Florissant since September, they have not been seen since April 13. Joe LaFleur Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Where do Juncos go in the summer?

2020-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
My post to Cobirds was a response to a question posed on the Douglas County list serve by Scott Sorenson. Here is his original inquiry. (I apologize for any confusion). Joe Roller, Denver Question on Juncos I live in the North Pinery and see Dark-Eyed Juncos all winter long. Sometimes 15

[cobirds] Where do juncos go for the summer?

2020-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
f you are not on eBird yet, get started and your reward will be learning about all those juncos! Joe Roller, 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

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