Fwd: [cobirds] Red-breasted Mergansers, Windsor, Weld Co. - additional note on pond location

Cobirders, I noticed this pond does not appear on Google maps or Mapquest, but it is just off the corner where 17th St turns east nevertheless. Perhaps it is one of the gravel pit ponds in that area. It often contains waterfowl. Larry Griffin Windsor, CO --- Forwarded Message

[cobirds] Red-breasted Mergansers, Windsor, Weld Co. - additional note about the pond location

waterfowl. Larry Griffin Windsor, CO -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Red-breasted Mergansers, Windsor, Weld Co.

Mergansers and a lone Horned Grebe with the RBME's. Windsor Lake was devoid of birds. Larry Griffin Windsor, CO -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Larimer Co

Large flocks of migrating Sandhill Cranes are passing over with the current wind storm. They are flying south and rather high. I saw several flocks numbering in the hundreds between 3:45 and 4pm. We are located in west Windsor near I 25. Larry Griffin Windsor, Co -- This email has been

[cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger, Windsor Lake, Weld Co.

along LCR 5 before visiting Windsor Lake, there was an enormous flock of white-cheeked geese, perhaps 5,000+, settling into the fields just north of the Budweiser Events Center between I-25 and LCR 5. They nearly darkened the sky! Among them were a few white geese, sp? (20 or so). Larry Griffin

[cobirds] Early nesting Black-capped Chickadees, Loveland, Larimer Co.

ested they are feeding nestlings already. The hole is about 12' up in a stucco-like section of the wall. I suspect it may have been excavated by a flicker attempting to create a nesting cavity. I thought the combination of unusual location and early nesting activity made it worth reporting. Larry Gr

[cobirds] Common Poorwill calling - Ft. Collins, Larimer Co.

calling out of its normal breeding range - a real treat. Here is a link to a 2005 photo (from the CFO website/ Birding Resources/Links to Information for Birders/ Colorado Bird Photos by various photographers - courtesy of Rachel Hopper) . http://www.pbase.com/rhopper/image/90986266 Larry

[cobirds] Long-tailed Ducks, Larimer County

Cormorant - 1 Ring-billed Gull - several, coming and going Larry Griffin Ft. Collins --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Ft. Collins, Larimer

. Male Red-winged Blackbirds were calling from the cattails along the edge, perhaps setting up their territory early on this beautiful and unseasonably warm February day. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- You

[cobirds] American Woodcock, Larimer Co.

litter and became virtually invisible. I watched for its reappearance a full 30 minutes, but it had either escaped or settled in for a long winter's nap. Larry Griffin Fort Collins, CO --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- You received

[cobirds] Steller's Jays, Larimer Co.

To follow up on Libby Edwards post, we have seen 2-3 Steller's Jays at our home in SE Ft. Collins nearly every day since November 1st, and two were here yesterday, Mar. 9. We're hoping they will continue. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast

[cobirds] Steller's jays, SE Fort Collins, Larimer Co.

made an unsuccessful attempt to snag one last week. He paused long enough for a killer photo of him. We also watched a Red-tailed Hawk catch and eat a squirrel. YEA! They don't move quite as fast in the snow. Larry Griffin Fort Collins, CO --- This email is free from viruses and malware because

[cobirds] Steller's Jays, SE Fort Collins, Larimer

seen them here in 15 years. The other time was when we had a winter invasion of Western Scrub-Jays and Steller's Jays a few years back. Am wondering if this might be another invasion year. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus

[cobirds] Brant - YES, Houts Res., Larimer

as well. Larry Griffin Fort Collins --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Chesnut-collared Longspurs on the Poudre River Trail

The longspurs were still present at 4:30pm in the aforementioned location. They were along the grassy strip right next to the paved trail. Thanks for the tip, Mary. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Greater White-fronted Geese, SE Fort Collins, Larimer Co.

as well. Good birding, Larry Griffin Fort Collins -- 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

[cobirds] Common Redpoll, Fort Collins, Larimer Co.

COBirds, A male Common Redpoll was on our feeders enjoying black sunflower seed this morning, finally! After all the recent reports, it was probably overdue here. He cooperated for some photos and became yard bird #165. Happy birding, Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- You received this message

RE: [cobirds] Re: No bird seed allowed at BCLP? No fair! How dare they!

for the feeding ban, and to point out the potential loss of additional entrance fees from birders? Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- 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] Barrow's Goldeneye family, Echo Lake, Clear Creek Co. Aug. 2

Hi all, Sorry for the late report, but we just got back from a 5 day trip based in Fraser and we don't travel with portable computer devices. On the way over, Aug. 2, we went up to Echo Lake to look for the Barrow's Goldeneye family. On arrival at noon they were close to the trail around

[cobirds] Duck Lake, Larimer County

and saw numerous spotted sandpipers, a Marbled Godwit and at least 7-8 Forster's terns among other waterbirds. 56 species including 15 FOS in about an hour and a half made for a satisfying morning. Thanks, Cade. Larry Griffin Fort Collins -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] An addition to the Larimer County Red-bellied Woodpecker thread

chiv-chiv call alerted me to its presence even before I saw it. Larry Griffin Fort Collins -- 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] Hermit Thrush, SE Ft. Collins, Larimer Co.

COBirders: A late Hermit Thrush briefly visited our yard in SE Ft. Collins about 1pm today. I have not seen one here in the winter before. No great rarity, but a pleasant surprise nevertheless. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Ross's Gull attempt tomorrow

Is there anyone in the Ft. Collins area who hasn't seen the Ross's Gull and would like to join me tomorrow to try for it? Please email me privately. Thanks. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, SE Ft. Collins, Larimer Co.

Hi COBirders, I was excited to see my first Colorado White-throated Sparrow this morning below our feeders, becoming yard bird #159. It seems like quite a few of them have been reported this season. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Steller's Jay, Ft. Collins, Larimer Co.

Road fire evicted a few of them? Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- 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] Timnath Reservoir update, Larimer Co.

Bald Eagle, White-faced Ibis and Great-tailed Grackle. This is certainly an exciting spot worth visiting. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- 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] Pacific Loon, McIntosh Lake, Longmont, Boulder Co.

mile walk to the west over the dam brought me close enough to get a better view, but I could only obtain poor, but identifiable, digiscoped images of him. He was very active and doing his strange surface feeding with an occasional dive. Cool bird! Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- You received

[cobirds] Red-eyed Vireo, SE Ft. Collins, Larimer Co.

COBirders: While working in the yard about noon today, I heard and then saw a singing Red-eyed Vireo in one of our Black Willows, yard bird # 158. It didn't stay around long, perhaps 10 minutes, but I will be keeping an eye and ear out for it tomorrow. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- You

[cobirds] Tricolored Heron and other Weld County birds, May 5, 2010

, but we enjoyed the singing Marsh Wrens before leaving. Good birding, Larry Griffin Fort Collins -- 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] Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery, Ft. Collins, Larimer Co.

of the tall blue spruces for about 20-30 minutes, then flew north. Happily, several other birders saw them as well. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because

[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher (GCFL), Ft. Collins, Larimer Co.

Rd. and College Ave. Thanks. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher, Ft. Collins, Larimer Co.

tertials and rufous wings and tail were also well seen. I tried unsuccessfully for a photo. Traveling with it were Yellow Warblers, Wilson's Warblers, Red-breasted Nuthatches. It looks like fall land bird migration is finally here too. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins

[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant and more, Timnath Reservoir, Larimer Co.

this reservoir has such poor access. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Least Bittern, Fort Collins, Larimer Co.

bittern since early birding days back in Virginia in the 50's. They were common in the Dyke Marsh along the Potomac River S of Alexandria, VA at that time. Thanks to all those who reported least bitterns there, encouraging me to try for them. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo, Crow Valley CG, Weld Co.

. The other exciting find was a female American Redstart. Larry Griffin Ft. Collins, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Broad-winged Hawks, Ft. Collins, Larimer CO.

COBirders, I just had two handsome adult Broad-winged Hawks on our property 1/2 mile SE of Harmony Rd.and College Ave. They flew off toward the SW. Happy birding, Larry Griffin Ft. Collins, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http