[cobirds] Western Gull has left the swim beach

2011-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
slope birds are en route. Thanks, Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[cobirds] The Western Gull is at the Swim Beach NOW

2011-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
Steve Larson got the word out that the bird just returned to the swim beach on the west side of Chatfield State Park, Jefferson county. 3:20 PM Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] The Western Gull has moved from the sandspit at Chatfield! Quo vadis?

2011-06-01 Thread Joe Roller
, I will post promptly. Obvious places to check are the body of the lake and the South Platte or Plum Creek deltas. Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] The Western Gull is back at the tip of the sandspit, NOW

2011-06-01 Thread Joe Roller
the gang who are there. Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options

[cobirds] Nice article about our birding hobby in the Holyoke Enterprise, Phillips County

2011-05-31 Thread Joe Roller
The word our birding hobby is reaching the four corners of Colorado, with a nice article by reporter, Darci Tomky, in the Holyoke Enterprise of Phillips County. While I cannot provide a direct link to the article, which includes stunning photos by Walbek, Kellner, etc, you can readily find it by

[cobirds] Bobolink in Washington County near Prewitt

2011-05-30 Thread Joe Roller
. The large flock of White-faced Ibis that Mlodinow and others reported this week was still in Beebe Draw (Weld County Road 42, near Road 45), and 2 Glossy Ibis were amongst them. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD AT LAST CHANCE, Washington County

2011-05-28 Thread Joe Roller
Mark Peterson just phoned me to report a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at Last Chance, along with a Magnolia Warbler and 2 American Redstarts. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Singing male Blackpoll Warbler at Cherry Creek

2011-05-27 Thread Joe Roller
Larry Modesitt and I enjoyed a cooperative singing male Blackpoll Warbler and a singing male American Redstart with the first 50 - 100 yards of the trail that goes north from the Prairie Loop observation deck at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Arapahoe County. We were hoping that those were harbingers

[cobirds] Return trip to Denver from the CFO Convention, the friendly folk of Georgetown and a sparrow yarn

2011-05-24 Thread Joe Roller
first one, the first US record, was found by visiting birders in a little town called Georgetown, Colorado..and I was there! In fact, that's where I met your grandmother! Or, Decades ago, in 2011, a little sparrow escaped from a lion cage! No, really, child! Would I kid you? Joe Roller

[cobirds] Book signing at the CFO Convention, May 21, Grand Junction

2011-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
for purchase. Support your local authors and own a collector's item! *Birds of Western Colorado*: Bob Righter, Karen Levad, Coen Dexter, Kim Potter, and Don Radovich *Wild Birding Colorado*: Cole Wild and Nick Komar *Birds of Wyoming*: Doug Faulkner See you there, Joe Roller, CFO Board -- You received

[cobirds] RUFOUS-COLLARED SPARROW in Georgetown, CO; heard and seen well; possible new CO record

2011-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
get to Georgetown. Joe Roller PS This is not a joke. This is the news as I heard it. *From:* tank6...@aol.com [mailto:tank6...@aol.com] *Sent:* Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:40 PM *To:* veronicah...@q.com *Cc:* sedge_w...@yahoo.ca *Subject:* Rufous-collared Sparrow sighting, Georgetown Hi

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow (likely an escaped cage bird) photographed 5/9

2011-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
to Tierra del Fuego. It is unlikely to be like fancy-restaurant chickens, i.e., cage-free. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Migration notes from Phillips County

2011-05-01 Thread Joe Roller
* Chimney Swift 1 FOS * * *Holyoke - Frenchman's Creek near sewer ponds* Northern Waterthrush FOS Common Yellowthroat FOS *Holyoke Cemetery* Wilson's Warbler FOS Yellow-rumps, Orange-crowns Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] RFI: did anyone try for the Jeffco Tricolored Heron today?

2011-05-01 Thread Joe Roller
I may search the general area in the AM, as it is a spectacular Jefferson County rarity. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Two Whimbrel, one Peregrine at Cherry Creek, Arapahoe

2011-04-30 Thread Joe Roller
-faced Ibis did not include their Glossy cousin. A Peregrine Falcon lifted from the SE corner mudflats and circled, gaining altitude. Otherwise, the usual suspects held court - Willet, Long-billed Dowitcher, plenty of American Avocets. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Colorado Rare BIrd Alert for Sunday 4/24

2011-04-24 Thread Joe Roller
, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver 303 204-0828 Please excuse any errors, omissions or format issues, as I have been having a computer problem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, April 23

2011-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
at the carpool meeting place by 1700 at the latest. * Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Saturday, April 23, improved version

2011-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
at the latest. * Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Report for Friday, April 22

2011-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
25, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] DFO field trips for Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24

2011-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
ponds, wetlands, grassland and creek. Spring migration should be underway, so expect surprises. Bring lunch. Telescope and 2-way radio will be useful if you wish to bring them. Plan to be back at the carpool meeting place by 1700 at the latest. (Information forwarded by Joe Roller). * -- You

[cobirds] Colorado Rare BIrd Alert for Thursday, April 21

2011-04-21 Thread Joe Roller
Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for April 21, improved version

2011-04-21 Thread Joe Roller
Museum of Nature and Science We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, for Monday, April 18, 2011

2011-04-18 Thread Joe Roller
appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month! Keep up the great work! Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, April 19

2011-04-18 Thread Joe Roller
water, but lunch, snacks optional. We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, Sunday, April 17

2011-04-17 Thread Joe Roller
will be to Chatfield Reservoir led by Bob Shade (303-975-2476). Meet at 0700 at the Swim Beach just after the west entrance to the park. Parks pass required. 1/2 day trip. Bring water, but lunch, snacks optional. Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports

[cobirds] Violet-green Swallows in Las Animas County

2011-04-17 Thread Joe Roller
Paul Tennery reports that Violet-green Swallows were seen today near Valdez, in Las Animas County. Forwarded from his phone. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] BLACK-CHINNED SPARROW carrying nesting material

2011-04-14 Thread Joe Roller
parking lot. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit

[cobirds] Correction about site of breeding of BCSP in 2010 a link to BCSP song

2011-04-14 Thread Joe Roller
://identify.whatbird.com/obj/270/_/Black-chinned_Sparrow.aspx Copy and paste that link, then open the Whatbird site and click on the arrow under listen to songs and calls. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] BCSP update (forwarded from Larry Arnold)

2011-04-12 Thread Joe Roller
as always. Good luck everyone! Larry -Original Message- *From:* Joe Roller [mailto:jroll...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, April 12, 2011 3:16 PM *To:* larry arnold *Subject:* Re: [wsbn] FW: BCSP sent to Larry Arnold about 3 PM today: Larry, the notification looks good. I would

[cobirds] Jumbo fee to enter Prewitt and Jumbo Reservoirs in Northeast Colorado!

2011-03-16 Thread Joe Roller
- priceless. Please note that everything in the first paragraph is true. I don't make everything up. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Detailed information on the possible Yellow-eyed Junco last seen 3 days ago (long)

2011-03-10 Thread Joe Roller
loyal to their breeding grounds in southern Arizona and according to Sibley's guide, there is only one record from a near-by state, that being one seen in the Big Bend region of Texas. When I excitedly told my wife this whole, long story she exclaimed, All that and you didn't see the bird? Alas. Joe

[cobirds] Slightly off topic: Rest in Peace, Bonny State Park

2011-02-16 Thread Joe Roller
will not notice the repurposing, but it may be more difficult to find a bathroom or a place to park. So make your plans to enjoy the avifauna of Bonny State Park, before it morphs into Bonny perhaps hiking lands. Joe Roller, friend of Bonny -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] No luck on the Fort Morgan female Eurasian Wigeon (EUWI)

2011-02-15 Thread Joe Roller
on the wigeon. He says that many local birders have seen it at that site and that I have won the ignoble prize for being the first to miss it. The ratio of the beautifulness of the weather to the number of target birds was quite high. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] report of a Harris's Hawk at Red Rocks. ? Escaped or wild?

2011-02-13 Thread Joe Roller
, and that hand may not have all five fingers. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] additional information from Cherry Creek SP today

2011-01-28 Thread Joe Roller
-billed Gulls, and if you see a Black-tailed Gull, please try to get a photo and post to Cobirds asap. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Dunlin still on S Platte; Harris's Sparrow at the Old Stone House

2011-01-11 Thread Joe Roller
the railroad tracks onto Lark Bunting Lane and follow this Lane south until it ends at the Old Stone House. More information about RMBO is at the website, RMBO.org. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Two Black Scoters, Pacific Loon, Dunlin etc at Chatfield Reservoir

2010-10-31 Thread Joe Roller
on the Plum Creek delta by Steve Stachowiak. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, October 27, 2010

2010-10-27 Thread Joe Roller
. Please spell your last name. compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, 303 204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, October 27, 2010, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (*Denotes that there is new

[cobirds] Tuesday, October 26, 2010, Colorado Rare BIrd Alert

2010-10-26 Thread Joe Roller
your last name. compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, 303 204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, October 26, 2010, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (*Denotes that there is new information

[cobirds] Monday AM, October 25, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado

2010-10-25 Thread Joe Roller
be helpful if you would spell your last name. compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, 303 204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, October 25, 2010 at 5:55 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (*Denotes

[cobirds] October 24, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado

2010-10-24 Thread Joe Roller
Date: October 24, 2010 e-Mail: per...@aol.com phone: 303 659-8750 compiler: Joe Roller, Denver This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 5:40 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include

[cobirds] addendum to Rare Bird Alert

2010-10-24 Thread Joe Roller
In addition to the previous report, Carol Hunter reports a Tundra Swan at the Arapahoe National Wildlife Area, seen on 10/21 and 22. It was seen at Pond 76 and at Elk Pond, which is at the back side of the auto tour. You can probably pick up a map as you enter the area. Joe Roller, Denver

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow in Lincoln County

2010-10-23 Thread Joe Roller
a good spot for both waterfowl and passerines, according to the CFO County Birding Website. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] RFI: Sandhill Crane migration thru eastern plains

2010-10-14 Thread Joe Roller
I have not seen (or better yet heard) any Sandhill Cranes in Colorado this year and I have SGF - Sandhill Garooo Fever. Does anyone have an idea or guess about when they might come thru the eastern plains in numbers? By the calendar, it is a little early yet, I reckon. Thanks, Joe Roller

[cobirds] Mountain Chickadees on the plains

2010-09-28 Thread Joe Roller
will feature, as they say at the Forum, Poecile gambeli redux. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Prewitt Reservoir today; Mississippi Kite

2010-09-09 Thread Joe Roller
, but virually no other shorebirds. Akron Golf Course pond and Last Chance oasis were devoid of interest. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Long-tailed Jaeger still at Cherry Creek Res

2010-09-07 Thread Joe Roller
Quincy Reservoir. Thanks to GLenn Walbek for finding this great bird yesterday. It is a favorite of mine, as is Little Gull for that matter! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Acorn Woodpecker still there Thursday morning

2010-07-22 Thread Joe Roller
that a little over half of the birders who tried for it actually saw it, so there is no guarantee. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Crow Valley excellent, for resident birds (only)

2010-06-09 Thread Joe Roller
if other observers today or tomorrow refound the Prairie Warbler, BB Cuckoo or Wood Thrush. Also with a significant change in the weather Friday and Saturday, who knows what will turn up at a migrant trap? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Clark's Grebe in Summit County

2010-06-08 Thread Joe Roller
River waste water treatment plant and some Mallard looking things that could have resulted from flawed genetic experiment. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] Annals of Interaction: Cows One, Cattle Egret Zero

2010-05-25 Thread Joe Roller
opera, and the cows won the battle. Be on the look-out for the sequel, Revenge of Bubulcus ibis. Joe Roller PS For extra credit, look up the Greek origin of bucolic. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Connecticut Warbler Great Crested Flycatcher at Chico Basin Ranch

2010-05-17 Thread Joe Roller
The Conn Warbler was still there at about 1430 today. At about 1600 a Great Crested Flycatcher was seen at the banding station. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] RFI: Blackpoll Warbler male: female ratio

2010-05-15 Thread Joe Roller
This is a serious question, for a change. Does anyone know why we see so many more male Blackpoll Warblers each spring than females? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park - Common Poorwill

2010-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
was trying to attract attention from the top of a tree at the new wetlands. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group

[cobirds] Book Signing - Birds of Wyoming by Doug Falkner

2010-04-19 Thread Joe Roller
Doug will be available to SIGN his splendid new book, Birds of Wyoming, at the convention of the Colorado Field Ornithologists, which is being held in Fort Collins from May 21-24th. I am eager to get my copy signed by the author! Joe Roller Denver On Apr 19, 2010, at 8:17 AM, Ted Floyd wrote

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