Re: [cobirds] Yard list questions: How many of CO's 520 species have been seen (or heard) from a yard?

yard is probably the most reliable place in El Paso county to record White-winged Dove. Many of you have notched your EPC dove at our place. Good birding, all. Mel Goff > On 03/11/2024 9:40 AM MST Thomas Heinrich wrote: > > > Hi all, > > Every now and then on

Re: [cobirds] Re: AOU, Changing bird names

John, They only said they would have "public input", so that may not even include any birders. Especially older birders who may not fall into the target audience for the exercise. Mel Goff Colorado Springs, CO > On 11/04/2023 6:23 PM MDT mvjo...@gmail.com wrote: >

Re: [cobirds] AOU, Changing bird names

It could be David Sibley just wants to sell more field guides with the new names.  Mel Goff Colorado Springs > On 11/02/2023 4:21 PM MDT T. Luke George wrote: > > > I don't think the definitions of how racist some of these ornithologists may > have been will change now

[cobirds] Colorado birder wins eBirder of the Month

trying to win this drawing every month for years! No joy. Let's Go Birding!!! Mel Goff Colorado Springs, El Paso county -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.co

Re: [cobirds] Marauding Magpies and Bad Boy Blue Jays in west Centennial, Arapahoe County

on our suet, usually twice a day. Being as small as they are, they cannot go through a brick very quickly. Mel Goff Colorado Springs, El Paso County > On 08/26/2023 11:39 AM MDT kevygudguy via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > > Hello Fellow Birders, > >Paula Hansle

Re: [cobirds] Slow birding article in NYT

that the birds seem to really enjoy. Of course, after a few robins bathe it is time to put on winter gear and refill. Mel Goff Colorado Springs, El Paso county > On 12/15/2022 9:06 AM Bill Kosar wrote: > > > Interesting article and the comments are good also. Paste this very lo

Re: [cobirds] Rock Pigeon a "rare bird" in El Paso County?

Yes. The reviewer states that you need to choose "Rock Pigeon / Feral Pigeon" for the pigeons in El Paso county. Then the rare bird alert will not be an issue. Mel Goff Colorado Springs > On 07/07/2022 7:11 PM Marty W wrote: > > > In the past couple mont

Re: [cobirds] A situation (Boulder)

not be an indictment of all photographers, amateur or professional. But we all see enough of this that we must (and often do) speak up. Mel Goff Colorado Springs, El Paso county > On 03/03/2022 11:42 AM DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > > It has come to my attention that p

[cobirds] Black-billed Cuckoo, July 16, 2021, Elbert County

the YBCU we are used to seeing in Colorado. Call seemed to match recording on Sibley app. Because of all the rain, the grass and weeds are quite high in this location, so long pants are recommended. Of course, I was wearing shorts! Good birding, all. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- -- You

Re: [cobirds] checklist compiler tool

, it worked so well that it found an additional species that I did not have on our original report that we put into the ABA Big Day list. Thanks to Diana for providing this fun tool. Mel Goff Colorado Springs From: Diana Beatty Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 11:45 AM To: COBIRDS Subject

Re: [cobirds] White winged doves El Paso county

Bill, We have had WWDOs in our yard in Colorado Springs year-round for several years. Summers we tend to have 4-6 birds with as many as 23 on some winter days. Today, we had our first large number for the fall with 18 at our feeders and new heated bird bath. Mel Goff Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Check your eBird data for unannounced alterations

science. Have any of you had these or other problems? I have emailed eBird, but have received no replies. Disappointing. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] El Paso County Greater Roadrunner - 1/5/18

Greetings. While out shopping, Jeanne and I decided to take a chance on seeing the Greater Roadrunner. We headed out Hanover Road and turned south on Meridian Road. We slowly drove about a quarter-mile down the road and turned around, deciding to park within 100 yards of the intersection. We

[cobirds] Red-breasted Sapsucker 1/1/18 El Paso Cty

. The light was not good, but we did get to see the bird. Nice way to start the new year. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Red-necked Grebe and White-winged Doves, El Paso Cty, 9/13

feeders. They made short work of their daily ration! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Aiken Audubon Society Field Trip to Chico Basin Ranch (El Paso/Pueblo Ctys) CANCELLED

Due to inclement weather and the probability of muddy roads at Chico Basin Ranch, the AAS field trip scheduled for Saturday (4/30) has been cancelled. Hopefully, all who signed up will get this notification. Mel Goff Aiken Audubon Field Trip Coordinator -- You received this message because

[cobirds] A Note About eBird Entries

fairly confident that my county list for 2016 is now accurate. The mistakes were mine, and I hope they caused no one to look for a bird I reported but did not see. Regards, Mel Goff Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] American Three-toed Woodpecker and Sabine's Gull, El Paso County, 9/18

found the elusive (at least for me) Three-toed and got me on it. He is a home-schooled kid and a real delight. His mom said that was their eighth woodpecker species in Colorado. Thanks to Mark and Michele for their help!! Good birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message

[cobirds] Ramah SWA, El Paso County, on 8/3

, Western, and Semipalmated Sandpipers; Killdeer; Wilson’s Phalaropes; Long-billed Dowitchers; Lesser Yellowlegs. We also had White-faced Ibis. Be sure to take DEET along if you go to this area. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Pinello Ranch and Big Johnson Reservoir, El Paso County, 4/11

birding, everyone. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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

[cobirds] Turkey Creek Ranch CLOSURE UPDATE, El Paso County

all knew the current status. Regards, Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Northern Goshawk, New Yard Bird, El Paso Cty, 1/7/15

Hi, all. On returning from the dentist this noon, Jeanne said, “You will never guess what was in the back yard a while ago – a Northern Goshawk.” When I checked my email a few minutes later, there was a note from Mark Peterson who lives nearby saying he had the bird there this morning. We have

Re: [cobirds] Question about raptors and Collared Doves

We had 17 White-winged Doves and 10 Collared Doves at our feeder 10 minutes ago. Now we have one Cooper’s Hawk and NO doves in our yard. Mel and Jeanne Goff Colorado Springs From: Charles Hundertmark Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 1:22 PM To: Pam Piombino Cc: Nature Net ; Cobirds Subject:

[cobirds] White-winged Dove Mini-invasion, 10/29 and 10/30, El Paso County

this. On one feeder where we have hulled sunflower seeds, they are actually stacked on top of one another. Rather comical to see. Good birding, all! Mel Goff Colo Spgs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Baltimore Oriole, El Paso County, 10/4

for Jeanne and me. Let’s Go Birding!! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Turkey Creek Ranch News, El Paso County

the morning at Big Johnson Reservoir. Best birds there were a flock of Yellow-headed Blackbirds and one LONG-BILLED CURLEW. Good birding, all. Mel Goff Colo Spgs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [cobirds] Re: Confirmed nesting of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER pair south of Florence

that there is something fresh about seeing “another” Cardinal/Meadowlark, etc. Mel Goff Colorado Springs From: William H Kaempfer Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 7:39 PM To: okbookwo...@gmail.com ; cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [cobirds] Re: Confirmed nesting of SCISSOR-TAILED

[cobirds] ABA's Thank You, Colorado! Open House, Sat., Aug. 9th

-fiction prose In short, there is something for everyone! If you have questions, please let me know. Mel Goff ABA Volunteer Librarian (also not going to Delaware) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Fountain Area of El Paso County for 6/23

were shut out. Let’s Go Birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Turkey Creek Recreation Area - Fort Carson, CO, Jun 2, 2014, El Paso County

we got out of our cars. Lots of fun. Mel Goff Turkey Creek Recreation Area - Fort Carson, CO, El Paso, US-CO Jun 2, 2014 7:30 AM - 11:56 AM Protocol: Traveling 3.0 mile(s) 45 species Turkey Vulture 3 Red-tailed Hawk 2 Mourning Dove 6 Broad-tailed Hummingbird 2 Downy Woodpecker 2 Northern

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Nature Center Area 7, El Paso County, 5/19

. We had the requisite Yellow, Yellow-rumped, and Wilson’s warblers, a Warbling Vireo, a Lincoln’s Sparrow, and the usual Area 7 suspects. Let’s Go Birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Black-throated Sparrow, Hanover, El Paso County, 4/22/14

Thrush around the banding station. In Pueblo County we had a Marbled Godwit on the HQs pond as well as Orange-crowned Warbler. Good birding, everyone. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler continues at Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso County

, a group of Bonaparte’s Gulls, and a Herring Gull. Here comes migration, y’all. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Jays and more Jays at Turkey Creek Recreation Area, El Paso Cty, on 3/10

by at least 200 raucous Pinyon Jays. They were so great to see in the morning sun. We also had a good number of Mountain Bluebirds and Dark-eyed Juncos. It was a beautiful day to be out. Good birding, everyone! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Winter Wren at Fountain Creek Nature Center, El Paso County

north of Rice’s Pond. A stop at Big Johnson revealed 2 very late American Avocets, a Common Loon, but NO Long-tailed Duck or Lapland Longspurs. Let’s Go Birding!! Mel Goff Colo Spgs, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Jaeger, Thayer's Gull, Late Burrowing Owl at Chatfield SP, 10-21, Douglas County

, but not the Red-necked Grebe. All in all, a fine day to be at Chatfield State Park. One final note, we saw Joe Roller entering the south entrance but did not realize it in time to wave, so “Hi, Joe!” Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] ABA BOY at TCR and USAFA 10/1 - El Paso Cty

Hey, all. Can you tell by all the acronyms that I am retired Army? Translation: American Birding Association Bird of the Year (the Evening Grosbeak) was at Turkey Creek Ranch and the United States Air Force Academy today, October 1st. They are removing the picnic tables from the ranch for

[cobirds] Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso County 9/10/12

What an amazing day at TCR. We were there for about 4 hours and saw over 40 species, including SEVEN woodpecker species. All the woodpecker species were seen in the area around the main picnic area with individual birds seen in the archery area and the far eastern group picnic area.

[cobirds] Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso County 9/10/12

What an amazing day at TCR. We were there for about 4 hours and saw over 40 species, including SEVEN woodpecker species. All the woodpecker species were seen in the area around the main picnic area with individual birds seen in the archery area and the far eastern group picnic area.

[cobirds] Royal Tern, Barr Lake SP, Adams Cty 7/31

Good morning. Sorry for this post a day late. Like Mark Miller, we did not see the tern early yesterday, although there were several birders looking. After almost two hours Jeanne and I took a break to have some food in the picnic area by the visitor center. A little after 10:30 we finally

[cobirds] One effect of Waldo Canyon Fire - El Paso/Teller Counties

and are encouraging others to do so. I have explained from my point of view that if they start they should continue - at least for the near future. Please correct me if need be, but I feel a fresh water source in this arid and smoky time is important. Mel Goff Colo Spgs p.s. At this morning's

[cobirds] Mesa County eBird entry error

. We certainly hope no one made an effort to see a Grace's Warbler based on that report. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Woodpecker Bonanza, CO Hwy 78, Pueblo County

What a day for woodpeckers. We saw five species travelling from San Isabel to Beulah on CO Highway 78 today. Just as we turned off CO Hwy 165 near San Isabel we saw two Northern Flickers. Three-and-a-half miles further up the road we got fabulous views of a male Williamson Sapsucker. A mile

[cobirds] Aiken Audubon Trip to Turkey Creek Ranch, 6/11, El Paso County

at TCR included Mockingbird, Wild Turkey, and corvids. Congratulations to Tambria who saw FOUR LIFE BIRDS this morning. What could be more fun? Mel Goff Colo Spgs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Yuma County Highlights 5/31

Yesterday (all day, that is why the late post), Jeanne and I had a lot of fun birding around Yuma county. While we did not see any of the shorebirds that had been reported at the virtually dry Bonny reservoir, we did get some new birds for the year. On the west and south side of Bonny we had a

[cobirds] Life Bird! GW Warbler, Chico Basin Ranch, El Paso

. Also, we finally got our FOY Lark Bunting along Peyton Highway near the 4-way stop at Squirrel Creek Road. Right behind it was a lone Turkey Vulture sitting in a field. Good Birding, All!! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] FOY WF Ibis, BCNight Heron, Snowy Egret - El Paso Cty

Johnson. At FCNC we seemed to be surrounded by House Wrens and newly arrived Barn Swallows. Good birding, everyone! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Prothonotary Warbler refound - El Paso County

We got to Beidleman park/Sonderman park at about 10:30 this morning. Thanks to Jeanne's great spot, we were also able to find the Prothonotary Warbler at about 11:00 this morning in the same area listed by John Maynard in his post. A few YRWA were also in the vicinity. We did not venture out

[cobirds] Big Johnson Res, El Paso Cty, 3/5/12

More on what Steve Brown reported earlier. On our way to Pueblo, Jeanne and I stopped at Big Johnson at about 9:00am. We also saw the Eared Grebes, two Bald Eagles, all the waterfowl he mentioned, plus 6 Scaled Quail and a lone Great-tailed Grackle. The GTG was our first of the year. Mel Goff

[cobirds] FOY Mourning Dove, Colo Spgs, El Paso Cty

Jeanne just spotted our first Mourning Dove since fall at our home feeder. That gave us the trifecta today - Mourning, Collared, and White-winged. It must be spring! Good birding! Mel Goff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] RFI: Habitat Stamps or other requirements for SWAs

for the Colorado State Parks, if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance for your help. Good birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Blk Phoebe yes, N Cardinal no, Pueblo

included Song, White-throated, and White-crowned sparrows, many Robins, and a winnowing snipe. Good birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Rosy-finches, Divide, Teller County 1/12/12

I am sorry for this late post but I just got home from Cripple Creek. This morning Jeanne and I ventured up to Teller County, and while the area was not what I would call birdy, the birds that were there were fun to see. In Divide, we went to the same spot we went to last year (directions

[cobirds] Barr Lake Snowy Owl - Adams County

This morning (1/6), at about 9am.m. Jeanne and I made our way to Harvest Road east of Barr Lake. We drove up and down the road for about 20 minutes then stopped in front of 14141 Harvest. We were soon joined by Kevin Cook and two of his friends and shortly spotted the adult own in the field

[cobirds] Turkey Creek Ranch Checklist - El Paso County

the appropriate military disclaimers and logos. Please email me off-list if you would like to review this checklist and I will forward it to you in MS Word format. Thanks and good birding! Mel Goff Colo Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Black-throated Sparrow, Dickcissel, More - Canon City, Fremont County 6/19

, we had an up-close meeting with a male Dickcissel and the usual across the field look at a male Bobolink. Other highlights: Canyon Wren Canyon Towhee Blue Grosbeak Cassin's Kingbird Ash-throated Flycatcher Good birding, everyone. Mel Goff -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Oops! Fledged vs. Fledgling

The two juvenile Common Ravens we out of the nest and flying. They were not fledglings. I am still learning. - Original Message - From: Mel Goff To: cobirds Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 2:20 PM Subject: [cobirds] Black-throated Sparrow, Dickcissel, More - Canon City, Fremont

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow Today - Georgetown, Clear Creek Cty

After spending the night at Blackhawk, Jeanne and I got up early and headed for Georgetown. We got there about 7:45am and started riding up and down Rose street between 7th and 11th. At about 8:00am we pulled off onto 8th Street and parked by a red house with a full feeder. A few minutes

[cobirds] Bobolinks - Douglas Cty 6/8/11

Today at 4:15pm, Jeanne and I stopped by Castlewood Canyon State Park on our way to pick up a friend at DIA. Coming from Colorado Springs we took the south entrance on the west side of the park (Castlewood Canyon Rd off Douglas County Rd 11). If you have not seen these very pretty birds, this

[cobirds] Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso Cty, 6/6

Turkeys - 12 seen in two different spots, but by only a few folks Ash-throated Flycatcher - 2 Warbling and Plumbeous Vireos Yellow-breasted Chats Ladder-backed Woodpecker One surprise - not a single Yellow-rumped Warbler. Good birding! Mel Goff -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Turkey Creek Ranch Aiken Audubon Walk Full

, bring water and snacks as well as sun screen and bug repellent (although we were not bothered on our preview trip last week). I have tried to respond to each of the emails I received, and I hope I did not miss anyone. If you have any questions, please let me know. Good birding! Mel Goff 719

[cobirds] USAFA Imm. Little Blue Heron - El Paso Cty 5/28

of the wings, and a very pale blue when perched. Mel Goff Colo Spgs -- 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] Turkey Creek Ranch (El Paso Cty) Field Trip Preview

if you have any questions. Good birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] RFI Heron Rookery El Paso Co

All, I am looking for the location of a GBHeron Rookery in the greater Colo Spgs area. If you can direct me to one, I would appreciate it. Thanks, and please email me off of cobirds. melg...@comcast.net Good birding! Mel Goff -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] FOS Townsend's Solitaire - El Paso Cty

After the discussion last week, We noticed that we did not have our annual solitaire, but he is here today in our junipers and at our birdbath in Old Farm subdivision of Colorado Springs. Good birding, all! Mel Jeanne Goff Colo Spgs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Fw: eBird Report - Turkey Creek Ranch , 9/13/10, El Paso County

of the morning we saw a plentitude of these gorgeous woodpeckers. Another highlight was a Sage Thrasher and a MacGillivray's Warbler. Taking part were Jeannie Mitchell, Nina Ogilvie, Cyncy Kulp, Patty Lovekin, Nancy Smith, Rosemary Scheurnig, Jeanne Goff and Mel Goff. We had a great time and recommend

[cobirds] Access Info for Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso County

All, I have had several requests for information about access to Turkey Creek Ranch. I emailed the facilities manager for TCR, and below is her reply. Please try to abide by her request to check in, and this will be a nice place for all of us birders. Mel, Fort Carson is still doing a 100%

[cobirds] Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso County , 8/30/10

Wow. Jeanne and I were at Turkey Creek Ranch, south of Colorado Springs on Hwy 115 for 4 hours today. We have never seen anything like the Lewis's Woodpeckers at Turkey Creek Ranch. We saw them in 3 different parts of the ranch, and I think the 35 number may have been close or a little low.

[cobirds] Burrowing Owls Sandhill Cranes Weld County

and the cranes were both a beautiful rust color with the white and red on their heads quite visible. All in all over 50 species today with very high numbers of ibis, cormorant, and pelicans. Good birding, all! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Thanks to iPod Apps respondees

Geo Guide I really appreciate all the cobirders who took time to get back to me. Good birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- 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] Amer Redstart, Mississippi Kite, Common Loon = El Paso County

of Rice's Pond. We were sitting on the bench at the small kiosk for the trail that heads back to the east toward the Nature Center building. We were resting there and he came out on the outer branches several times to give us excellent views. Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received

[cobirds] RFI - Birding Apps for iPod Touch

. They have all the capabilities of the iPhone with the exception of the phone itself. If you have recommendations for Jeanne and me to try, we would be very appreciative. Thanks a lot. Good Birding! Mel Goff Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Manitou Lake - Teller Cty 5/20/2010

Jeanne and I birded the Manitou Lake area today from 8:45am to 11:30. Highlights: 2 Northern Waterthrushes - seen from the spillway bridge. They were in the rushing water below the dam 2 American Dippers - same area 4 White-faced Ibis - just south of the boardwalk 2 Common Mergansers 1 American

[cobirds] Loon and Cranes - Douglas County

west of the intersection CO83 and the Franktown/Castle Rock road. Go north on Walker Road about a quarter mile. You'll see the pond right in front of you where the road turns west. Good birding in Castlewood Canyon SP. Good binding. Mel Goff Colorado Springs, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] SongFinder Review (Short Version)

to their demo. I can't wait for spring migration. Heck, I can't wait to go out in my yard each day for juncos, Downies, sparrows and finches. I am now a BIRDER not just a bird watcher. Please take the time to read the longer review for more insights. Good birding, everyone! Mel Goff -- You

[cobirds] Big Johnson Res, 11/20, El Paso Cty

: Buffleheads, mergansers, shovelers, coots, Canada Geese, Ring-billed and California Gulls and a Herring Gull, Mallards, pintails, gadwalls. All in all a great day to be out. Mel Goff Colorado Springs, CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding

[cobirds] Connie Kogler Article in Wild Bird Magazine

birders! Mel Goff Colorado Springs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ 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] Fountain Creek Nature Center Question

, although they might not be calling right then. Here is my question. Do I report this sighting? I cannot find anything that shows Gambel's Quail in this part of Colorado. Could they be escaped birds? Do I report them on my eBird entry? Things that make you go hmmm... Mel Goff Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Southern El Paso County 4/30/09

Basin Ranch: 48 species Highlights: common yellowthroat, flock of 34 white-faced ibises in flight with their gorgeous wings turned to the sun, great horned owl, least flycatcher The only problem occurred when we realized we had brought no lunch or snacks with us. Bummer. Mel Goff Colorado Springs

[cobirds] White-faced Ibis at Fountain Creek Nature Center

This morning Jeanne and I were surprised to find a White-faced Ibis at Fountain Creek Nature Center south of Colorado Springs. We checked our records and had not seen one there before. It was in Rice's Pond directly across form the viewing gazebo. Mel Goff Colorado Springs