[cobirds] SNOW no show. Denver county Snowy Owl not seen today by 1 PM.

2015-12-08 Thread Joe Roller
At least a dozen prowlers were owl-less by the time I left at 1 PM. It is still likely to be in its winter territory out there and might be a SNOW what shows. Joe Roller Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Many birders are asking me if the DIA area Snowy Owl was seen today...

2015-12-07 Thread Joe Roller
..and if so, where, please. I cannot go, but I hope we can keep the information flowing on CObirds - especially if some effort was made but it was NOT seen on a given day. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Original Watercolor to be Auctioned to benefit Denver Field Ornithologists Grant Fund.

2015-11-16 Thread Joe Roller
ttp://gmail.com/>.* Joe Roller DFO president jroll...@gmail.com -- 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

Re: [cobirds] black-throated gray warbler, JeffCo

2015-10-24 Thread Joe Roller
late October and one for mid November in CO. How do you spell, "Warm Autumn?" Joe * full reference by request On Sat, Oct 24, 2015 at 11:05 AM, Jerome Cech wrote: > I had a late Black-throated Gray Warbler in my back yard by the bird bath > in Arvada this morning. A single ad

[cobirds] Denver Field Ornithologists is proud to announce our new Lark Bunting Logo!

2015-09-08 Thread Joe Roller
club, whether they live in the metro area or points beyond. *We will welcome you at DFO, which brings us together to learn about birds.* Joe Roller, DFO president jroll...@gmail.com * Radeaux did species illustrations for Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas I and the eagerly anticipated Bird Atlas II.

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

2015-09-08 Thread Joe Roller
the last 7 bird photos I looked at, so let's wait for another opinion. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 8:02 AM, kickback wrote: > Thanks to all for the comments explaining that this bird is a female lark > bunting! > > Bill > > On Monday, September 7, 2015 at

[cobirds] Congratulations to Mark Chavez on the first Jefferson County report of Short-billed Dowitcher!

2015-08-27 Thread Joe Roller
There are no previous sightings on the CFO County birding website official checklist and no reports in e bird history of this species, the "dowitcher with the inferiority complex." Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [cobirds] Northern bobwhites, Panda Express in highlands ranch???

2015-08-16 Thread Joe Roller
Intrigued by this report, I checked with the Panda Express in Highlands Ranch, and they have added to their menu "Sweet and Sour Quail." Those Bobwhites must be escapees from the kitchen. Rather than have to face disappointed diners, I suggest they try the delicious "Sesame Chuka

[cobirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron continues in SW corner of Tabor Lake, Jefferson County

2015-08-10 Thread Joe Roller
the south shore and landed practically at our feet. It perused the seafood section of the menu, but did not dine while Chris and I, Dean Shoup and others admired it for 25 minutes. David Suddjian's observation of this bird carrying nesting material (a stick) was intriguing. Joe Roller D

[cobirds] This note was sent to me and was intended for Cobirds. So I forwarded it. Joe Roller, Denver

2015-08-05 Thread Joe Roller
f the sign, one at each end.) Then I can check Sibley to see if I can determine what bird we saw. Thank for your help. Jean Stevenson, Aurora CO?" Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubsc

Re: [cobirds] pipit v. Horned Lark

2015-07-29 Thread Joe Roller
Raise your hand if you ever mis-identified a bird! If you think about it, John James Audubon, Roger Tory Peterson and David Allen Sibley have their hands raised. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Virginia Simmons wrote: > In 2014 in open grassland near the floor of the

[cobirds] Denver has two new eBird hotspots - Coors Field and Sports Authority Field at Mile High (restricted access)

2015-07-13 Thread Joe Roller
but would reconsider if reports come in of the Zamboni machine being driven by a penguin during an Avalanche game. 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

[cobirds] Looking for shorebirds? Here's a link to a map of all of Colorado's probable playas.

2015-07-13 Thread Joe Roller
his trivia game: According to this map, which is the largest playa in Colorado? The largest close to a drivable road? The largest in each county? Which playas have you birded in the past? What is the definition of "playa?" What cracks open and later reseals itself at a playa? Joe Rolle

[cobirds] American Three-toed Woodpeckers in RMNP (Grand Co. side), found by a visiting birder from St. Louis

2015-07-05 Thread Joe Roller
considerable population present. Had only a single Hairy, but there must be a lot more of those too. Bill Rowe Visiting from St. Louis, as we do every summer This was sent to Joyce via the RBA and I thought that the details in this note might be useful to other birders. Joe Roller, Denver -- You

Re: [cobirds] RFI-Ohio birders

2015-06-13 Thread Joe Roller
pecies you mention. Or you can first look at Larimer and Weld counties for specific info about RMBP and the Pawnee, then on to points west. Good luck. Let us know how you do, please. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 7:36 PM, michael gordon wrote: > My wife and I and another couple will

[cobirds] Memories of the June CFO Convention in and near Salida, Colorado

2015-06-09 Thread Joe Roller
copulating. As Joe Himmel would have said, "Soon there will be little Bitts." On my Saturday half day field trip to Russell Lakes, our stalwart group of 16 conventioneers took in a dozen or so American Bitterns, life birds for some. Bitterns were standing in the marsh, bitterns were fl

Re: [cobirds] A quiz

2015-05-29 Thread Joe Roller
Was that article written on April 1st? If someone was actually serious about revising spellings to the most common misspelling, that person should be tarrred and featherd and wridden out of tone on a Virginies Rale. Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 10:37 AM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote

[cobirds] I talked to Sue Riffe and there was an entry error for the magpie jay

2015-05-28 Thread Joe Roller
Any of us can make a typo or a slip of the mouse. She was using a world list. Sue is an experienced and keen birder and entered a lot of valuable data today from many places, as she birded around Chaffee and Saguache Counties. She will fix the entry tonight. Joe Roller, Denver -- You

Re: [cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher--Arapahoe Co

2015-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
is a good place to compare them to Western Kingbirds. Thanks to Mary Driscoll and others who have reported updates. Joe Roller Denver On Sat, May 9, 2015 at 10:49 AM, David & Mary Driscoll wrote: > > Now at CCSP southeast of lake loop > > Mary Driscoll > Denver, CO > >

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher NOT seen at Cherry Creek SP between 10 AM and 12:30 PM. Arapahoe County

2015-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
Model Airplane Field in the distance, but when I pulled up 7 minutes later it had disappeared. The bird, nicknamed "Kingbird on a Stick" by Pete Dunne, is expected to stick around until fair weather returns. Please report any sightings at once to CObirds. Joe Roller, Denver -- You rec

[cobirds] Scissor-tail Flycatcher Redux. Gene Rutherford found it at Cherry Creek SP near Lake Loop Arapahoe Co.

2015-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
Just got a call from Gene. He is watching the cooperative bird right at the intersection of the main road around the park with the road around the Lake Loop (northern entrance to Lake Loop off main park road. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Malocclusion of Red Crossbills in Denver's Cheesman Park 4/4

2015-04-04 Thread Joe Roller
Sapsucker, based on a very limited amount of white under the chin. As you know, this is a tough individual to distinguish from a Male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, convergent evolution at its best. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Google acquires eBird from Cornell Labs - breaking news; mixed reaction from Colorado birding community

2015-04-01 Thread Joe Roller
Commerce side of Big Data comes to our neighborhood.... Matt Bartels Seattle, WA" Joe Roller. Denver Please forward this before Thursday, April 2. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Sorry about the spam mail sent out from my hijacked account

2015-03-24 Thread Joe Roller
Please disregard any suspicious email, (e.g., a message about Oprah from a Russian source) that friends have been receiving. I changed my password. Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

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

2015-02-21 Thread Joe Roller
Oops! I meant to say "Storm Gadwall x Northern Shoveler hybrid". Must have been some kind of typo. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Feb 21, 2015 at 11:09 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > Shot down in flames on "Storm Wigeon." If that was what it really was, I > was going > to r

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

2015-02-21 Thread Joe Roller
Nice photos! That appears to be a plumage variant of American Wigeon, known to hunters as a "Storm Wigeon." One can find photos of similar ducks on line by checking "Storm Wigeon." I hope to learn something if someone corrects me. Joe Roller hunkering down for the storm. If

[cobirds] Re: "Bobcat Ridge Natural Area" ebird hotspot

2015-01-18 Thread Joe Roller
is not one of them. That is why you will see every hotspot named with "State Wildlife Area" written out, for example. If you have any questions about this or the process of changing the location, I will try to help. Joe Roller Volunteer eBird hotspot reviewer for Colorado -- You received

[cobirds] Rosy finch flocks in Como, Jefferson and Fairplay. Thanks for the CObirds reports and an announcement about new eBird hotspots.

2015-01-17 Thread Joe Roller
lodinow and the *scores* of other birders who take the time to send field trip reports to BOTH eBird AND CObirds. Shameless promotion department: "If You Read CObirds, Report to CObirds!" Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[cobirds] Thayer's Gulls, Black-crowned Night-Heron at Smith Lake in Washington Park, Denver

2015-01-15 Thread Joe Roller
lards and pointed out a Black-crowned Night Heron next to the bandstand. Joe Roller, Denver, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Pine Warbler still at Denver West Office Park; Jeffco. Say's Phoebe near 2nd & Union

2015-01-07 Thread Joe
During an noon gap in my routine, I refound Schottler's Pine Warbler w a flock of 25 Bustits near a window feeder on the courtyard side of Bldg 16, close to the gazebo. A Say's Phoebe was flycatching on the warm south wall near the ER at St Anthony Hosp, Lakewood at 1300. Joe Roll

Re: [cobirds] Question about raptors and Collared Doves

2014-12-30 Thread Joe Roller
Anecdotally I have seen more successful Cooper's Hawk nests in small towns on the eastern plains -- towns too small for a KFC franchise, but big enough for large helpings of collared doves. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Pam Piombino wrote: > We own two acres o

[cobirds] Red Rocks Trading Post - birds, bird food and birders as good neighbors there.

2014-12-26 Thread Joe Roller
ht than any other. So, for example, if there are kids playing out there near the birds, bite your tongues while biding your time, or come back later. Chances are good the birds will still be there. Birders are good neighbors, and we'll continue the privilege of feeding birds at Red Rocks.

Re: [cobirds] Williamson's sapsucker - Fort Logan cemetery - unsure as to county

2014-12-20 Thread Joe Roller
Fort Logan Cemetery, an eBIrd hotspot, is in Denver County. WillSap has only rarely been reported for Denver. Thanks, Ira. Joe Roller On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 11:18 AM, Ira Sanders wrote: > Birders, our CBC group had a female Williamson's sapsucker in Fort Logan > cemetery along t

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Loon seen at chatfied

2014-12-15 Thread Joe
Got a call; seen from handicapped fisher pier in line w spillway. 13:45Pm Joe roller Denver 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, sen

[cobirds] Sparrow trifecta at Red Rocks today (jefferson cty)

2014-11-18 Thread Joe
st feeders to pose for stunning photos (click, click, click). Joe Roller, Denver 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 cobi

Re: [cobirds] Carpodacus finch ID chart

2014-11-12 Thread Joe
I'd say PUFI, based on lack of spotting on under tail coverts, and face pattern, etc, etc Thanks, Scott. Joe Roller, Denver Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 12, 2014, at 11:42, Scott E. Severs wrote: > > Here's a nice page on finch ID from Cornell: > > Note: click on r

[cobirds] Update on Adam Jack's Magnificent Hummingbird. Banded by Steve Bouricius.

2014-11-11 Thread Joe Roller
I am forwarding the note posted on the West Slope Bird Network (WSBN) by Steve Bouricius, Colorado's master Hummingbird bander and friend of many of us from when he lived in Boulder County. Joe Roller, Denver First, here is a short note Steve sent to me. "There are many useful th

[cobirds] Re: [wsbn] Costa's Hummingbird #3 banded in Grand Junction [1 Attachment]

2014-11-06 Thread Joe
Thanks. Joe Roller Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 6, 2014, at 17:11, Steve Bouricius bouri...@earthlink.net [wsbn] > wrote: > > [Attachment(s) from Steve Bouricius included below] > Hi Folks, > > This morning I captured and banded a Costa's Hummingbird in the

[cobirds] Surf Scoter washington park denver now

2014-10-28 Thread Joe
SE corner of Grasmere Lake, the southern lake in washington park, with 80 bufflehead. Joe Roller Demver 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 emai

Re: [cobirds] Hawk Id

2014-10-22 Thread Joe Roller
n the terminal tail band is dark and it is usually white. I don't think they have pale and dark "phases" like buteos. I will be intrigued by comments from raptor experts. Joe Roller,* Denver **Raptor ignoramus* On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 2:54 PM, Jeannie wrote: > > I can not

Re: [cobirds] Re: Re: condors in CO were NOT countable

2014-10-14 Thread Joe Roller
wet playas; info on that is also requested. Could this playa have kind of "silted in" from runoff from the ag fields that surround it? If not silt, as least it seems to fill with a member of the spinach family, the common tumbleweed, (Salsola australis, among other species). Joe Roller, D

[cobirds] Re: condors in CO were NOT countable

2014-10-14 Thread Joe Roller
IF the San Luis Valley introduced Whooping Cranes are countable, then I am going to count a gallinaceous bird, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Delicious. Joe Roller, Denver On Monday, October 13, 2014 8:38:27 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > Maybe it would be more appropriate for a spokesperso

[cobirds] Surf Scoter at Chatfield SP, Douglas County

2014-10-11 Thread Joe Roller
Jeff Dawson reported a Surf Scoter off the marina sandspit at Chatfield. The call came in to me at about 12:40 today, Oct 11. 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

[cobirds] Response to Scott Severs and more information about setting up a Colorado eBird portal for FREE.

2014-10-08 Thread Joe Roller
/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Febirding-nys.wikispaces.com%2FBirding%2Bin%2BNew%2BYork&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHS3nb3JQeoGdACXahAnhpHxoqJdw> Probably more than you wanted to know! >> Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colo

[cobirds] Try this: New eBird hotspot for playas near Washington County roads 12 and JJ

2014-10-07 Thread Joe Roller
to My eBird; select "Manage My Observations;" find the checklist for which you would like to change locations; click "view or edit;" on the top of the check list hit "edit location;" then "Nearby Location on a Map;" and finally click the hot spot balloon and i

[cobirds] American Golden-Plover with many shorebirds on playas west of Cope, Washington County, 9/27 AM

2014-09-27 Thread Joe Roller
layas west of Cope, Colorado. The playas are near Washington County roads JJ and 12, where there was an American Golden-Plover with two Black-bellied Plovers, among an assortment of peep, yellowlegs and a Solitary Sandpiper. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, September 21, 2014

2014-09-21 Thread Joe Roller
nter. Bring binocs (scope if you have one), water, snack (lunch optional), bug spray, and sunscreen. We will walk between 3 and 4 miles on an easy trail along the lake. If not registering online, please call/email the leader. Good Birding, Joe Roller Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, September 20, 2014

2014-09-20 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 20, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, September 20, 2014, updated before dawn, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Absence of shorebirds at Barr Lake today

2014-09-19 Thread Joe Roller
categories and I was surprised to find but one Killdeer and NO other shorebirds of any kind there. If I cannot be a shining example, I thought I could be a dire warning. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Is this a great year for Sabine's Gulls in nearby states?

2014-09-19 Thread Joe Roller
g all of your sightings to eBIrd, and be a citizen scientist during this influx. 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, send an email to c

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, September 19, 2014

2014-09-19 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 19, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, September 19, 2014, updated before dawn, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, September 18

2014-09-17 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 18, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, September 18, 2014, updated 9/17 at 10:45 PM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, September 17, 2014

2014-09-17 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 17, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, September 17, 2014, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Improved version, 2 PM.

2014-09-16 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 16, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 2 PM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

2014-09-16 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 16, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 16, 2014, at 6:25 AM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 15, 2014

2014-09-15 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 15, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 15, 2014, updated at 7:22 AM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information

Re: [cobirds] Black-crowned Night Heron seen floating on water, Wash Park, Denver. Who knew?

2014-09-10 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks for your comments. I now know that Ibi and NHerons are in the same order. Joe On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 10:56 PM, Nick Komar wrote: > I believe it was the depth. They were attracted by the hordes of gulls. > They circled around the gull flock several times before landing. They >

Re: [cobirds] Baird's Sparrow breeding locally?

2014-09-08 Thread Joe Roller
I was puzzled. *What, no disappearing into the grass?" Last Friday, September 4, Drummond, Gillilan and I saw a juvy BAIS on a High Utility Line - think telephone wire. That may be a record in the "getting high" category for BAIS in CO. Joe Roller, Denver * I try not to use the word

[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows breeding locally?

2014-09-08 Thread Joe Roller
When they began to show off on barbed fences, I was puzzled. *What, no disappearing into the grass?" Last Friday, September 4, Drummond, Gillilan and I saw a juvy BAIS on a High Utility Line - think telephone wire. That may be a record in the "getting high" category for BAIS in CO.

[cobirds] Black-crowned Night Heron seen floating on water, Wash Park, Denver. Who knew?

2014-09-07 Thread Joe Roller
h feeding behavior. Has anyone observed the floating or swimming behavior of Night-Herons? Intriguing, I thought. * Milton - "They also serve who only stand and wait." Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Fwd: There is now an eBird hotspot for "Drennan Road." In El Paso County.

2014-09-01 Thread Joe Roller
OOPS! You had best wait a day or two to change you eBird location name to Drennan Road, as it usually takes that long for a newly minted hotspot to show up on the map. Thanks. Joe Roller, Denver John Drummond suggested it. It is not a discrete point or spot, but rather the general area

[cobirds] There is now an eBird hotspot for "Drennan Road." In El Paso County.

2014-09-01 Thread Joe Roller
d you used for species seen near there. Then data will aggregate that will be quite useful this year and subsequently to document dates, numbers, dwindling and "gone" dates. Thank you, Joe Roller, Denver Volunteer eBird hotspot reviewer for Colorado*. * Also for North Korea, Yemen,

[cobirds] Sad news in the passing of long-time Colorado birder, Warren Finch

2014-07-21 Thread Joe Roller
tuary is expected to appear in Sunday's Denver Post. Farewell, old friend, Warren Finch. 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 email

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 5

2014-07-05 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 5, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, July 5, updated at 0640, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 4, Independence Day

2014-07-04 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 4, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 4, updated at 0610, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. It's vacation time, so Howdy and Welcome to birders visiting Col

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 3

2014-07-03 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 3, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 3, updated at 0620, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. It's vacation time so Howdy and Welcome to birders visiting Col

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 2.

2014-07-02 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 2, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, July 2, updated at 0620, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species

[cobirds] Eastern Wood-peewee in Fort Collins

2014-07-01 Thread Joe Mammoser
The Eastern Wood-peewee is still singing along the Poudre River in Fort Collins. Today it was a little north of the original location and was moving to both sides of the river in the trees closest to the river. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, July 1

2014-07-01 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 1, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday July 1, updated at 0520, and sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. The DFO/RMBO answering machine has machined its last answer. If

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 30

2014-06-30 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 30, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, June 30, updated at 0635, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. The DFO/RMBO answering machine is hors de combat after decades of

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, June 29

2014-06-29 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 29, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, June 29, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Alas, the DFO/RMBO answering machine is defunct after many years of service. If you

[cobirds] Coloardo Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, June 28

2014-06-28 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 28, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, June 28, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Alas, the DFO/RMBO answering machine is defunct after many years of service. If

[cobirds] Eastern Wood-peewee in Fort Collins

2014-06-26 Thread Joe Mammoser
. Along this dirt trail about 40-50 feet, there is a slight opening in the wooded area. The bird was in the taller cottonwood trees in this spot. Joe Mammoser Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Regarding Acorn and Red-headed and other woodpeckers in Jeffco

2014-06-11 Thread Joe Roller
nd all the other birds seen up there. Some of you have many checklists for that area over a period of years! Joe Roller, Denver PS If you go there, try to do so when the roads are expected to be on the dry side. Many curves. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[cobirds] NO Yellow-crowned Night-heron found at Vanderbilt Lake, Denver Co. today

2014-06-09 Thread Joe Roller
is sweet spot, please let CObirds know right away if you find the target bird. This would be the first Denver County record, if accepted by the CBRC, according to the checklist on the CFO County Birding Website. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [cobirds] Acorn Woodpecker- directions

2014-06-08 Thread Joe Roller
of the Red-headed Woodpeckers? Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Jean Langel wrote: > I posted directions from what Joe had posted looking at the map it shows > both sightings in the same place and actually we were on the other road > sorry didn't realize the

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo continues near Big Dry Creek Trail in Arapahoe County

2014-06-03 Thread Joe Roller
feeder. If you get to a gray metal electric box or the undeveloped hillside, you have gone a bit too far. Look and listen from near the feeder. Good luck and please report to CObirds if you find it. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Playback

2014-05-30 Thread Joe Roller
I am covering for Dodd Deininger this week as moderator of CObirds, while Todd is away and taking a well-deserved break from moderating. Thanks for everyone's input on the subject of tape playback. I am closing this discussion. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 9:51 PM, S

Re: [cobirds] Re: Eastern Wood Pewee- Crow Valley CG - and around Weld

2014-05-29 Thread Joe Roller
Good question, Gary. The subject of the ethics of using tape playback is covered in the ABA code of ethics, which CFO, DFO, RMBO advise their members to follow. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 2:48 PM, 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups

[cobirds] Directions to Belmar Park in Lakewood, Jefferson County

2014-05-28 Thread Joe Roller
" and a map shows up of all the counties. Click on the county mentioned in the title of the posting and scroll down to the site. Less familiar sites usually have directions included, which is appreciated. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[cobirds] BLUE-WINGED WARBLER continues at Welchester Tree Grant Park, Jefferson Co. on May 27

2014-05-27 Thread Joe Roller
of beaming birders. Otherwise the park seems to be about as lively as a flat rabbit on a Wyoming interstate. 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 i

[cobirds] WORM-EATING WARBLER at Belmar Park, Jefferson County at 0930 May 27th

2014-05-27 Thread Joe Roller
Doug Kibbe discovered a WORM-EATING WARBLER this morning at Belmar Park at the "entrance to the gazebo." Probably a new bird for that site. Not too many records for Jeffco, I believe. Joe Roller, Denver CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] BLUE-WINGED WARBLER continues at Welchester Tree Grant Park, Jefferson County, 11 AM

2014-05-23 Thread Joe Roller
have seen it, that I know of. Directions: Take 6th avenue west from Denver and exit at Simms, going north a block, then left on 8th. Go west less than a mile and the park is well signed on the right. Enter the park and take trails leading east, then down hill to the east fence and gulch. Jo

[cobirds] Re: Whip-poor-will at Crow Valley (Weld)yesterday; tail pattern different from Mexican WPW

2014-05-19 Thread Joe Roller
ontal line separating white from black on the Eastern WPW. I am getting convinced that ID is Eastern Whip-poor-will. Perhaps it is still there (along west fence, just north of northernmost campsite) and someone will hear its voice, different from Mexican WPW. Joe Roller Denver County Centennial Stat

[cobirds] Photos of goatsucker at Crow Valley Campground (Weld) on 6/18 suggest EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL

2014-05-19 Thread Joe Roller
good images of this bird and will post a link to them on his photo site when he finds time. I am eager to hear other opinions and comments about this tentative ID. Joe Roller, Denver PS Both the Latin name "Caprimulgidae" and the vulgar name," goat sucker," come from the explanati

[cobirds] Goatsucker at Crow Valley, Weld, Common Poor-Will vs ?? Eastern Whip-poor-will??

2014-05-18 Thread Joe Roller
Maybe others can show us photos too. 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post t

[cobirds] Negative news from Marston. Plovers have vacated Marston Res, Denver

2014-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
Dowitchers continued, best seen from Ishthmus Park at the SE corner. Good mudflats continue and may be favored with other shorebirds soon. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Rud turnstones marston denvr co

2014-05-12 Thread Joe
At shoreline close to water dept small building atop dam. Nw corner, best from bow mar drive 5:30 pm 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,

[cobirds] Fwd: Bird sightings

2014-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
Message received at Rare Bird Alert: This morning at our feeder; rose breasted grosbeak, also in the canyons and along our creek; eastern phoebe, black phoebe, roadrunners. These birds were also spotted by the boulder ornithologist group that was here this weekend. Everett Ranch 643.5414 or ema

Re: [cobirds] Today's RBA

2014-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, Dave. Joyce is a gem. And add Norm Erthal to the list of dutiful compilers. Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 7:49 AM, Wayne Wathen wrote: > We all agree Dave and thanks for reminding us. > > Wayne Wathen > > -- > From: daleath

[cobirds] The Sewage Ponds of Phillips County and Other Mother's Day Travel Ideas.

2014-05-10 Thread Joe Roller
nt as a person of character (and wage-earner) were repeatedly dashed, through no fault of her own. But let it all go in one ear and out someplace else while you mentally play back the buoyant songs of the Western Meadowlark, remember the wide-open spaces, feel the high winds and remember the rar

[cobirds] NOT LEAST TERNS at St. Vrain after all.

2014-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
Russ called back to say he got a better look; the bills are* not yellow*, but yellow orange and the terns are LARGER than a Killdeer, so maybe FOrster's Terns. So NOT Least Terns and sorry for any trouble this caused. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subsc

[cobirds] 15 Least Terms at St Vrain S P Weld CO

2014-05-07 Thread Joe
Russ Thompson called me. 0930 15 Tiny terns w yellow bills. Black tips. White foreheads. Black wing tips Joe roller. Compard size with much larger. Frankins Gulls . Big grp for CO! Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Message about action being taken to intercede for the Burrowing Owls at Sterling Ranch

2014-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
o a status assessment document. If I hear anything further, I will post on Cobirds. 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, send an email

Re: [cobirds] re: Burrowing Owls -- Douglas County

2014-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
Sorry, I did not include my full name and county. Thought I was just replying personally. Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:55 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > Thanks, I sent your plea to those who can help with that. > joe > > > On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:05 AM, Lowell Ba

Re: [cobirds] re: Burrowing Owls -- Douglas County

2014-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, I sent your plea to those who can help with that. joe On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:05 AM, Lowell Baumunk wrote: > I visited this area yesterday afternoon. It certainly is an idyllic > scene- the prairie and the backdrop of hogbacks and foothills were > beautifully green. T

[cobirds] Wed, April 23, DFO trip is full, with a waiting list

2014-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
If you have not been exchanging emails with me about this trip, please DO NOT show up at the designated meeting place at 05:20 tomorrow. *The trip is full. with a waiting list, and we have changed the meeting spot, so maybe next time.* Thanks, Joe Roller -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Access to the birding area below Two Buttes dam has improved

2014-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
must be parked off the road at the north end of the dam. That is the information that came to me from three sources, and I believe it to be correct. Joe Roller, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [cobirds] "Wait, there is more to the story about Latham Reservoir Welcoming Committee"/Weld

2014-04-20 Thread Joe Roller
scalate. "YOU called the sheriff on US!!! Where's my gun?" I do not want to start a long thread, but I, being a pessimist, can see a dark outcome here unless we are proactive. You can respond off line if you want. Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 11:01 AM, Ira S

[cobirds] Rascal the Roadrunner Redux? Unconfirmed sighting by a non-birder. Jefferson County

2014-04-08 Thread Joe Roller
h to go on, but there will be hawk watchers in the area who will no doubt keep a eye to the ground as well as the sky. "Who knows, could be, something's coming, something..." With apologies to West Side Story. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are s

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