[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

2019-04-30 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller (jroller9 AT gmail.com) Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, April 30, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates

[cobirds] BRONZED COWBIRD reported from Pueblo County by David Silverman!

2019-04-29 Thread Joe Roller
Way to go, David! There are only three previous Colorado eBird records of this giga-rarity of the southwest! May, 1990, Jefferson County May 8, 2013, Baca Count. April 6, 2017, Prowers County For details see David's recent post on eBird. I hope it can be refound and enjoyed by a crowd.

[cobirds] Negative search for Hooded Oriole (Denver)

2019-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
About 20 birders searched Westerly Creek Park in vain for the Hooded Oriole that was seen all day yesterday. Some started at dawn. The search goes on. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Delayed report. Hooded Oriole at Westerly Creek Park, 0634 today

2019-04-24 Thread Joe Roller
quot; Mega-rarity. Please report pos or neg news on COBIRDS if you try for it. 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

Re: [cobirds] Re: White Hawk, Westminster

2019-04-13 Thread Joe Roller
m* is inherited, the extent and positioning of the white colouration can vary between adults and their young, and can also skip generations if *leucistic*genes are recessive. The reduction of pigment in *leucistic* birds causes feathers to weaken and be more prone to wear. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, April 8, 2019.

2019-04-08 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, April 8, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, April 8, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates on

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, April 7, 2019.

2019-04-07 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, April 7, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates on

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, April 6, 2019.

2019-04-06 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, April 6, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates on

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, April 5, 2019.

2019-04-05 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Friday, April 5, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, April 5, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates on

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, April 4, 2019

2019-04-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, April 4, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates on

[cobirds] Amended version of Colorado Rare Bird Alert for April 3.

2019-04-03 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, April 3, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates on

[cobirds] late report: TUFTED DUCK - Rocky Mountain NP (Larimer Co) (no joke)

2019-04-03 Thread Joe Roller
ding among a group of Mallards in a pond on the south side of the Cub Lake hiking trail. It was the lone Tufted Duck, which I had about 10 minutes to observe from 50 feet away and confirm based on our Peterson's. Prominent yellow eyes, gray bill, short tuft, and black back confirmed it was not a

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, April 3, with TUFTED DUCK report.

2019-04-03 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, April 3, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting sightings and updates on

Re: [cobirds] HOODED CRANE (female); Denver Co., CO

2019-04-01 Thread Joe Roller
I am an innocent party to all this and did not hack anyone's account. Let me know if there is any action I need to take, please. Joe Roller On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 11:26 AM Steve Stachowiak wrote: > Would someone please call Doug Ward and let him know that Joe Roller has > hacked

[cobirds] Bird Trax not traxing!

2019-03-11 Thread Joe Roller
er sources remain available for the latest tidings. Joe Roller, Denver volunteer RBA compiler team -- 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] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 11

2019-03-11 Thread Joe Roller
*Monday,* *March 11, 2019* Compiler: Joe Roller Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 11 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates on CoBirds. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, March 10

2019-03-10 Thread Joe Roller
*Sunday,* *March 10, 2019* Compiler: Joe Roller Phone: 303 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 10, at 6:29 MDT, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates on CoBirds. Thanks

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 9

2019-03-09 Thread Joe Roller
*Saturday,* *March 9, 2019* Compiler: Joe Roller Phone: 303 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 9, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates on CoBirds. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS

Re: [cobirds] Speaking of lists....rules for yardbirds?

2019-02-04 Thread Joe Roller
f 2/3. And eBird also encourages "Patch Lists" which might include your whole neighborhood or a nearby park. But that is another topic. Please weigh in on whether I got this straight or not. Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, Feb 3, 2019 at 11:42 PM Thomas Heinrich wrote: > The discussion

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 4

2019-02-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: February 4, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 4, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates on

Re: [cobirds] RE: How to find your true Colorado bird list total

2019-02-03 Thread Joe Roller
have to see one where the local population is *established* in order to add it to your ABA area or Lower 48 list. "Personal judgment" does not trump State Records Committees. The whole idea of having rules for listing is so we are all on a level playing field. Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, F

[cobirds] How to find your true Colorado bird list total

2019-02-03 Thread Joe Roller
es to follow to avoid fooling yourself, just as in golf, curling and stamp collecting. I'll try to answer questions and clarify this off-line (or on-line if of general interest). Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, February 3

2019-02-03 Thread Joe Roller
Date: February 3, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, February 3, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates on

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 2

2019-02-02 Thread Joe Roller
Date: February 2, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, February 2, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, February 1

2019-02-01 Thread Joe Roller
Date: February 1, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, February 1, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 31

2019-01-31 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 31, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 31, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 30, 2019

2019-01-30 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 30, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, January 30, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 29.

2019-01-29 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 29, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 29, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been diligent in reporting sightings and updates on

[cobirds] Amendment to Colorado RBA.

2019-01-06 Thread Joe Roller
---On January 5 a Carolina Wren was reported at Sunnyside Park, Loveland, Larimer County, by Christine Sparks. Just another "Oops" moment. Joe Roller, Denver, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 6.

2019-01-06 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 6, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 6, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new information on

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, January 5.

2019-01-05 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 5, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, January 5, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new information on

[cobirds] Retraction on usefulness of leg and foot size for swan ID

2019-01-04 Thread Joe Roller
robably not! My next step (ouch) is to go to the Collections Department at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, toting one of those hefty metal shoe size measurers used by salesmen. In the meantime, look at your own photos and look for swans walking on ice. NOT the first time I've been wron

[cobirds] Swan ID based on leg thickness and foot size

2019-01-04 Thread Joe Roller
fine photos from yesterday. As a lyric in the Fats Waller song (*Your feels too big!)* points out: *"Your pedal extremities are colossal!" (sung to a Trumpeter)* Joe Roller, Denver amateur podiatrist Another stanza goes: "*There were four of us, me, your big feet and you!* *From

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 4

2019-01-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 4, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 4, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new information on

[cobirds] Update on Rosy-Finch viewing in Golden.

2019-01-03 Thread Joe Roller
, so please, no texts after that. * The Witherells have been very hospitable to birders, so thanks! 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] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 3.

2019-01-03 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 3, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 3, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new information on

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 2.

2019-01-01 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 2, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, January 2, 2019, updated Jan 1 at 9:33 PM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

2019-01-01 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 1, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 1, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new information on

Re: [cobirds] Re: Gyr Tomorrow

2018-12-19 Thread Joe Roller
I'd like to reiterate the idea of having bringing your two way radio to stay in touch with fellow "Gyr-seekers". Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 8:42 PM Richard wrote: > John, > There is a great and safe place to hang out south of the landfill, on the >

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, December 19 at 4:16 AM.

2018-12-19 Thread Joe Roller
Date: December 19, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, December 19, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 18 at 6:30 AM.

2018-12-18 Thread Joe Roller
Date: December 18, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 18, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 17 at 6:46 AM.

2018-12-17 Thread Joe Roller
Date: December 17, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 17, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 16 at 6:27 AM

2018-12-16 Thread Joe Roller
Date: December 16, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 16, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, December 15, updated at 6:50 AM

2018-12-15 Thread Joe Roller
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, December 15, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new information on this species

[cobirds] TWO WAY RADIOS might come in handy in the Pink-footed Goose chase.

2018-12-14 Thread Joe Roller
birders use is "11 22". 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

[cobirds] PINK-FOOTED GOOSE present at Milavec Reservoir.

2018-12-14 Thread Joe Roller
Ira Sanders reported the Pink-footed Goose at Frederick Lake (Milavec Reservoir) at 9:22 AM today, Friday, Dec 14. I am reposting this update under a new thread with "present" in the title to avoid confusion. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [cobirds] The Colorado RBA will continue into 2019.

2018-12-06 Thread Joe Roller
Thank you for your support! Harry, I appreciate your note very much. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 11:06 AM Harry Price wrote: > That's very good news. I read COBIRDS posts and the RBA religiously and > appreciate the info because my job as a business owner leaves m

[cobirds] The Colorado RBA will continue into 2019.

2018-12-06 Thread Joe Roller
birding community! Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver past president DFO -- 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.

[cobirds] Tony, I mis-read your note today.

2018-12-05 Thread Joe Roller
On re-reading, I guess you were being facetious about the GYRF being unnecessarily sequestered overnight. Who were the lucky few who knew to be there at dawn, I wonder? Thanks, Joe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscrib

Re: [cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County

2018-12-05 Thread Joe Roller
g fan of eBird, CObirds and the RBA Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 11:52 AM coloradodipper via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thanks to Andy for posting such a timely announcement of the Gyr that > enabled so many of us to be on location at dawn and thus e

[cobirds] Ross's Goose at Lollipop Lake, Denver County

2018-11-29 Thread Joe Roller
An adult Ross's Goose was in a flock over 600 Cackling and Canada Geese at 3 PM today at Lollipop Lake in Garland Park, Cherry Creek Drive North at Holly St in southeast Denver. It allowed close approach and showed no features of hybridization with its larger cousin, the Snow Goose. Joe R

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, November 25

2018-11-25 Thread Joe Roller
ora Reservoir and Cherry Creek SP Monday, December 3 6:15 AM - 1:00 PM David Suddjian ((dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659) South-Central Colorado Tuesday, December 4 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM David Suddjian ((dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659) Good birding! Joe Roller, Denver -- You receive

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 24 at 6:38 AM

2018-11-24 Thread Joe Roller
03-359-9456) Annual Barrow’s Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne Thursday, November 29 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Paul Slingsby (paslingsby AT comcast.net; 720 347-5169) Good birding! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bir Alert for Friday, November 23 at 6:08 AM

2018-11-23 Thread Joe Roller
Annual Barrow’s Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne Thursday, November 29 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Paul Slingsby (paslingsby AT comcast.net; 720 347-5169) Good birding! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22.

2018-11-22 Thread Joe Roller
4:00 PM David Suddjian (dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659) and John Malenich (john.malenich AT comcast.net; 303-359-9456) Good birding, and Happy Thanksgiving! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 21

2018-11-21 Thread Joe Roller
alenich AT comcast.net; 303-359-9456) Good birding today, and Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow! Joe Roller, Denver 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 20.

2018-11-20 Thread Joe Roller
M Mark Amershek (mamershek AT msn.com; 303-329-8646) Denver City Park Sunday, November 25 7:00 AM -- 11:30 AM Patrick O’Driscoll (patodrisk AT gmail.com; 303 837-0864) Good birding! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[cobirds] Volunteers needed to help compile the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for 2019!

2018-11-19 Thread Joe Roller
things are quiet. Coaching is available as you get started. If no one volunteers, the Dec 31 New Year’s Eve RBA will be the last one. And birders will start 2019 with a little less guidance about seeking out the birds they love. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, Nov 19

2018-11-19 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, Nov 19, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare species include: (* indicates new information on this species) Brant (Larimer) Tundra Swan (Delta, *Mesa) Eurasian Wigeon (Montezuma

Re: [cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler - SW Longmont

2018-11-13 Thread Joe Roller
There is now an eBird "stakeout hotspot" pin marker where Scott found this rarity. It may show up on the hotspot map today or not until tomorrow. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Tundra Swans not found at Cherry Creek SP (Arap Co) around 3 PM, Nov 12.

2018-11-12 Thread Joe Roller
Light was good and the water was glassy, and I glassed it from west side and came up empty. A Ranger told me "They were here yesterday." Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo is a first winter bird, based on the DARK iris. (Red Rocks, Jefferson County).

2018-11-09 Thread Joe Roller
quot;white-eyed", as the IRIS is DARK, a feature of 1st winter individuals. (Sibley) This individual is of the White-eyed Vireo species, but will not have a WHITE EYE (iris) until it matures. Which other Colorado (or ABA) species show a white iris? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this mes

Re: [cobirds] retire from RBA

2018-11-03 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, Joyce! Wow! 14 years of daily pre-dawn WORK to compile the Colorado RBA! It is recognized as the best of its kind ANYWHERE, with its excellent format and diligent, daily updates. You have earned the deep respect and gratitude of the Colorado birding community. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat

[cobirds] Pacific Loon continues at Marston Reservoir

2018-10-28 Thread Joe Roller
d into the sun. So IF you want to try for the loons, you might need to try all of those 3 vantage points or even Isthmus Park to get a decent view. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] It's not just sonograms anymore!

2018-10-27 Thread Joe Roller
It's "song-puffs" too! [image: IMG_0555.JPG] Blue Tit singing on a cool day. I guess this could have been photoshopped, but looks good to me. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

Re: [cobirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher Parking Directions?

2018-10-22 Thread Joe Roller
I suggest starting off at Carbonate Lane, as the "oil tank" area or anywhere near there, has become unavailable to the public. It's possible one could see taht bird close to the oil tanks FROM the Carbonate Lane site. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 5:44 PM Richard

Re: [cobirds] Idaho Creek Access/Directions? [Weld]

2018-10-16 Thread Joe Roller
County. Idaho Creek is located at latitude 40.122 and longitude -105.013. The elevation of Idaho Creek is 4,902 feet above mean sea level. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 8:55 AM 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hi all

[cobirds] Intriguing photo from Boulder County. Seek opinions.

2018-10-11 Thread Joe Roller
ly a few reports from the coast of Washington and Oregon (per eBird) and I see no reports from farther south or east of there. Snow and McKay's Buntings have dinky, dark bills, and the mystery bird shows a larger, pale bill, compatible with leucistic junco. THANKS, Dave, for presenting th

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

2018-09-22 Thread Joe Roller
Neighbor a block away told me they call between 3 and 5 AM in Belcaro Neighborhood. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Sep 22, 2018 at 7:43 PM Marcia Maeda wrote: > Been hearing, and once seeing one atop a utility pole, great-horned owls > from our home east of Timnath in Weld County, always bet

[cobirds] Red-necked Phalaropes at Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)

2018-09-16 Thread Joe Roller
I scanned Cherry Creek Reservoir, seeking my annual Sabine's Gull fix, but alas found none. There were two basic plumage Red-necked Phalaropes spinning, best seen from the north end of the East Shades, looking out toward the dam. Also a Black Tern. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Kinney Trail in Golden

2018-09-12 Thread Joe Roller
trail and submit checklists to eBird before it's too late. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Gerald Baines has been the most active birder there and knows the area well. Thanks for your interest, JoAnn, on behalf of Evergreen Audubon. Joe Roller, Denver Volunteer eBird hotspot rev

[cobirds] I'd appreciate any updates on Chatfield jaegers, please - seen or not seen

2018-09-10 Thread Joe Roller
With limited time I need all the help I can get from CObirds updates. Thanks, Joe Roller -- 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

Re: [cobirds] White Ibis yes

2018-08-29 Thread Joe Roller
voir. The full hotspot map name is: "Van's Marsh (Bent CR JJ)" Good luck! Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 12:17 PM Gary Faust - Lisa Edwards wrote: > > All, > > The Whit Ibis was redound this morning by Jane, Janel, and Norma. It is at > Vans Marsh

[cobirds] Clear Creek Valley Park (Lowell Ponds) today.

2018-08-26 Thread Joe Roller
later today. 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 to this group, send e

Re: [cobirds] Re: Black-eared Bushtit, Arapahoe

2018-08-15 Thread Joe Roller
mped, then split again in 1957, before finally being lumped conclusively in 1973 I have the link if anyone wants it, but it's not hard to find if you google Black-eared Bushtit. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Aug 15, 2018 at 1:44 AM, Karl Stecher Jr. wrote: > I had one about ten years ago in

[cobirds] Jackie King

2018-08-12 Thread Joe Roller
. 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 to this group, send email

[cobirds] Jackie King

2018-08-10 Thread Joe Roller
er birding friends. She is sleeping comfortably. Cards, letters and visitors are being received at: Denver Health room #220 777 Bannock St Denver, CO 80204 Joe Roller Chuck Hundertmark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, July 28

2018-07-28 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 28, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 28 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species include

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 27.

2018-07-27 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 27, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 27 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species include

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 26.

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 26, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 26 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, July 25.

2018-07-25 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 25, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, July 25 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, July 24.

2018-07-24 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 24, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, July 24 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, July 23.

2018-07-23 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 23, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Monday, July 23 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of families has changed

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, July 22.

2018-07-22 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 22, 2018 at 6:03 AM Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, July 22 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of families

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Alert for Saturday, July 21, 2018.

2018-07-21 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 21, 2018 at 5:08 AM Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, July 21 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 20

2018-07-20 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 20, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 20 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of families has

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 19, 2018

2018-07-19 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 19, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 19 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of families has

[cobirds] Dearth of Turkey Vulture sightings this summer.

2018-07-13 Thread Joe Roller
It's been so hot that our beloved Turkey Vultures, like humans, have been hanging out wherever they can cool off - at the movies, the malls or the libraries. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Gallinule (Larimer) was there when I arrived at 6:45.

2018-07-11 Thread Joe Roller
. Today it functioned more like a good luck charm than a portable, climbable platform. Many thanks to David Wade, the gallinule whisperer, for finding it and to all who posted updates. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Re: FYI: Caifornia Condor Near Our WY Border

2018-07-10 Thread Joe Roller
me my error, but it used to be that a population had to get established in the wild, with continued breeding success. Perhaps I got it all wrong, but I think ABA "caved" to the demands of birders desparate for new species to tick. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 9:34 PM,

Re: [cobirds] Dr. Alex Cruz

2018-06-25 Thread Joe Roller
. That tiny, dull, drab, fall female got us pretty excited. I last saw Alex at the 2010 CFO Convention, when he humbly accepted CFO's most prestigious award, the Ron Ryder Award. Please send us a link to any obituary or information about plans for a memorial service. Joe Roller, Denver O

Fwd: [cobirds] Dickcissel continues, Jefferson

2018-06-16 Thread Joe Roller
or being alarmed by a rattlesnake. Note that if you drive farther north on Plainview Road, you enter Boulder County. Joe Roller, Denver -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Fri, Jun 15, 2018 at 9:50 AM Subject: [cobirds] Dickcissel continues, Jefferson To: Colorado Birds Hi

[cobirds] Walden Ponds area (Boulder) this morning.

2018-06-11 Thread Joe Roller
Rebecca LaRouche, and Charlie and Lisa Chase and I noted a Caspian Tern flying over and out of sight a few times at Walden Ponds early today, Monday. Both of the Little Blue Herons were at Cottonwood Marsh, but the Tricolored Heron was awol. Rebecca found a Cedar Waxwing on a nest. Joe Roller

[cobirds] POSSIBLE ANHINGA in Delta County - update

2018-06-04 Thread Joe Roller
useum of Nature and Science. That's the only Colorado record so far. Another specimen collected from 1927 is an Australian Darter (*Anhinga melanogaster*), an escapee from someone's darter collection. Bob and Bob, p 14; also Bailey and Neidrach, p 92 Joe Roller, Denver * The Lark Buntin

Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler location info

2018-05-17 Thread Joe Roller
There is an eBird "stake-out hotspot" at the site. Full name is stakeout Golden-crowned Warbler, 2018. Private, view from road That pinpoints the location on the eBird hotspot map. Good luck, Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 9:05 PM, Scott Somershoe wrote: > All, >

Re: [cobirds] Re: ??? Possible Snowy Owl near Golden Ponds in Longmont

2018-04-26 Thread Joe Roller
eBird shows that there have been no records of Snowy Owl anywhere near Colorado since early April this year. Could happen, but I'm skeptical. Sharon, do you have any way of finding out whether the recently released owl was young or adult, male or female? Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Apr 26,

[cobirds] RFI: Seeking update on California Quail near Dinosaur this weekend.

2018-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
I dont see any eBird reports of that quail for yesterday, so the last sighting was by Tom Litteral on Friday AM. I'd be grateful if anyone let's me know if they tried and did or DID NOT see it. Either post to CObirds or contact me directly. Thanks very much, Joe Roller, Denver -- Yo

[cobirds] Swainson's Thrush at Barr Lake, Adams County

2018-04-21 Thread Joe Roller
above features and lack of reddish tones in the "non-dipping" tail. Loads of swallows, a Yellow Warbler, many other migrants seen by others. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [cobirds] Purple headed Mallard

2018-04-19 Thread Joe Roller
uch less common than other prevalent color variant, the "white-headed" birder. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 10:26 AM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Can anyone enlighten me and the observers about a male Mallar

Re: [cobirds] What CBC data can tell us about House Sparrows in Colorado Springs

2018-04-13 Thread Joe Roller
on, but it is intriguing to examine the data anyway. > > Here's hoping our CBC participation continues that trend. :) > > Thanks, > Diana Beatty > > > > On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 1:54 PM, Douglas Eddy wrote: > >> Hi again, >> >> After beginning some

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