[cobirds] Palm Warbler, Larimer

2016-11-19 Thread Nick Komar
David Bray reports a bright eastern Palm Warbler at Rivers Edge natural area in Loveland, Larimer county, right now. From the parking lot head Southeast along the edge of bass pond. Watch for it with American Tree Sparrows Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subsc

Fwd: [cobirds] Morgan county --- WESTERN GULL, 10/21/16

2016-10-22 Thread Nick Komar
> Walt Wehtje and I birded Jackson Lake today and finally refound the banded > Western Gull in the northwest corner of the reservoir, hanging out near > Herring Gulls and pelicans. > > Nick Komar, > Fort Collins > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 21, 2016

[cobirds] PAC Loon Larimer

2016-10-16 Thread Nick Komar
juvenile pacific loon this morning at the south end of Boyd lake, Larimer county. Closer to the west shore. Probably best to view from the south end of state park [fee]. Nick Komar and Dave Wade, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Re: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Larimer

2016-10-03 Thread Nick Komar
. There is a safe pullout on the south side of the road (northbound side). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 3:19 PM, John Shenot wrote: > > FYI this local rarity was originally reported on the Fort Collins Audubon > Society facebook page by Danie

[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler, Larimer County

2016-10-01 Thread Nick Komar
Just now, at the Strauss Cabin bridge (entrance to Rigden Reservoir, Arapahoe Bend Natural Area). Nick Komar, with Ann Marie Geiger Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

Re: [cobirds] Common/Arctic Terns at Boyd Lake (Larimer)

2016-09-24 Thread Nick Komar
Today I returned to Boyd Lake with my brother Oliver and David Wade, using Dave's canoe to get better acquainted with the terns at the north end. We were able to confirm 7 Common Terns. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Nick Koma

[cobirds] Common/Arctic Terns at Boyd Lake (Larimer)

2016-09-23 Thread Nick Komar
This morning my brother and I studied at least five Sterna terns at Boyd Lake SP (fee) without coming to a firm conclusion on their identification. They were mainly in the north end of the lake frequently sitting on a newly emerged sandbar. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone

Re: [cobirds] Dark-headed gulls Larimer Duck Pond

2016-09-06 Thread Nick Komar
Franklin's Gulls retain most of their hoods in non-breeding plumage. There have been thousands in the area. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2016, at 7:55 AM, Joey Angstman wrote: > > I should clarify that they looked peculiar because all of th

Re: [cobirds] Re: LITTLE GULL Chatfield Reservoir - Douglas

2016-09-03 Thread Nick Komar
Same situation at 3 pm. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 3, 2016, at 2:35 PM, David Chartier wrote: > > I saw the little gull facing east from the tip of the sand spit around 1pm. > It was sitting on the water. > > > David Chartier >

Re: [cobirds] Possible ROYAL TERN - Not

2016-08-27 Thread Nick Komar
to our error. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this g

Re: [cobirds] Possible ROYAL TERN - Timnath Reservoir, Larimer County, 8/27/16

2016-08-27 Thread Nick Komar
Creek reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this g

[cobirds] Larimer hotspots

2016-08-10 Thread Nick Komar
as of yesterday evening (not at Houts Res). 3. Duck Lake. Good variety of shorebirds and waterfowl here, including over 20 black-necked stilts. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&

[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)

2016-08-05 Thread Nick Komar
Dave Wade just spotted a second cycle Mew Gull () at Horseshoe Lake farm pond (north side). We are trying to relocate the bird now to get better photos. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

Re: [cobirds] Baird's Sparrows in Larimer County

2016-07-22 Thread Nick Komar
unity to participate. Reply to me privately for details on meeting time and place. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:48 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > > Everyone on COBIRDS has no doubt heard about, maybe even gone to see, the > remarka

[cobirds] Breeding birds still on the move

2016-07-14 Thread Nick Komar
A singing Warbling Vireo moved through my neighborhood this morning (Fort Collins, Larimer County) another reminder that bird populations are constantly in flux, even in mid-July. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows,Larimer County, Update

2016-07-13 Thread Nick Komar
e. You will note the moist meadow on the left. Good luck, Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

Fwd: [cobirds] Re: Booby thoughts

2016-07-01 Thread Nick Komar
Forgot to sign off... Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Nick Komar > Date: July 1, 2016 at 6:27:32 PM MST > To: fly83...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: Booby thoughts > > Greg makes a good point. A wing-tagged immature c

Re: [cobirds] Yellow Warbler and Cowbird, Arapahoe County

2016-06-27 Thread Nick Komar
This cowbird chick was being raised last week by Gray-headed Junco in the hills west of Fort Collins. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2016, at 12:20 PM, Jim Nelson wrote: > > Brian, > > It is interesting to see how many different species raise

[cobirds] Larimer rarities (Timnath Res)

2016-06-02 Thread Nick Komar
Timnath Reservoir hosted a few rarities, but the Red Phalarope was not seen this evening. Subadult Horned Grebe continues, plus first-summer Bonaparte's Gull and adult Greater White-fronted Goose. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because yo

[cobirds] Red Phalarope (Larimer)

2016-05-30 Thread Nick Komar
A subadult red phalarope was located about an hour ago hundred yards off shore at the Timnath Reservoir South Shore Park. Photos on the CFO Facebook page. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Rare flycatchers, Larimer

2016-05-28 Thread Nick Komar
Cole Wild and Irene Fortune called to report a singing yellow-bellied flycatcher and a singing alder flycatcher among other empids at the Boyd lake swim beach spit this morning. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" g

[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler (Larimer)

2016-05-11 Thread Nick Komar
map of the location, you can view the associated eBird checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29570268). Nick Komar, Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon continues at Boyd Lake

2016-04-17 Thread Nick Komar
David Bray reports that the loon is currently at the extreme southeast corner of the lake. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [cobirds] Unusual Colorado Flycatcher

2016-04-17 Thread Nick Komar
Great find, Rob. Definitely a Vermilion Flycatcher. A drab first spring female. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2016, at 9:41 PM, Robert Raker wrote: > > To my amazement yesterday, I believe I may have observed a female Vermilion > Flycatcher at Be

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon, Larimer

2016-04-16 Thread Nick Komar
Dave Wade spotted a breeding plumaged Red-throated Loon opposite Boyd Lake State Patk north most parking area (Willows Landing). The bird has not moved much in the last half hour. Entrance fee. Scope needed. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Spring arrivals (Larimer)

2016-04-09 Thread Nick Komar
dpeckers in the burn area, and 3 Bushtit. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an e

[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)

2016-04-02 Thread Nick Komar
Lots of gulls right now (1 pm) at horseshoe reservoir in Loveland, Larimer County, including a second-cycle Mew Gull in Southwest corner. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

Re: [cobirds] Big Mystery Bird near Kersey Road and I-76

2016-03-29 Thread Nick Komar
Draw a sketch and submit it the the CBRC. It may not get accepted as a Laysan Albatross but it will at least get in the hypothetical list, and be archived for posterity. Hopefully Duane Nelson et al. can watch for it at John Martin Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone

[cobirds] Larimer County gulls (ICELAND Gull)

2016-03-26 Thread Nick Komar
the lake, with poor afternoon viewing conditions. Morning light should be much better. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[cobirds] Larimer County gulls

2016-02-15 Thread Nick Komar
, 1 juv Thayer's Gull. Most lakes still >90% frozen. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email t

[cobirds] South Denver gull report from Saturday

2016-01-24 Thread Nick Komar
Gull (hybrid Glaucous x Herring). As I was leaving after sundown, the gulls were flying off toward McLellan Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscrib

Re: [cobirds] 1st cycle kumlienz Iceland Gull, Jefferson County

2016-01-23 Thread Nick Komar
mages are obtained and the identity of this gull can be determined objectively, I will change my eBird report to Larus sp. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2016, at 9:49 AM, Gloria Nikolai wrote: > > Nick Komar spotted a 1st cycle kumlienz Iceland Gull with a pale base of bill >

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Larimer

2016-01-15 Thread Nick Komar
Forrest Luke reports that the warbler continues at the feeder in Fort Collins this morning. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Loveland CBC on Jan 1 -summary

2016-01-05 Thread Nick Komar
rimer County Natural Resources Department, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Heart J Center for Experiential Learning, Quetzal Tours and Fort Collins Audubon Society. And many thanks to our participants and team leaders. Nick Komar Loveland CBC compiler Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You rec

[cobirds] Larimer Mew Gulls

2015-12-20 Thread Nick Komar
of the young one on the CFO Facebook page shortly and on eBird. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[cobirds] Horseshoe reservoir gulls (Larimer)

2015-10-05 Thread Nick Komar
: Sabine's Gull - 1 continuing subadult (photo at https://flic.kr/p/ySCKsH) Franklin's Gull - 1125 Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 adult Forster's Tern - 1 Killdeer - 100 Least Sandpiper - 15 Greater Yellowlegs - 1 Great Egret - 15 Most of the action was in the northeast corner. Nick Kom

[cobirds] Ridgway Banding and comment on rare birds.

2015-09-20 Thread Nick Komar
. But what is truly rare? I'd be curious to know what other birders in Colorado consider the definition of rare from a birding perspective. Reply to list, or privately to me. I'll tally the responses and summarize them (anonymously) on Cobirds. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my

[cobirds] Timnath reservoir (larimer): American Golden-Plovers

2015-09-12 Thread Nick Komar
olden plovers were in the northwest corner along the shoreline. Four Horned Grebes were early (flagged on eBird). Most birds were terribly distant. Nick Komar Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Larimer hotspot

2015-08-15 Thread Nick Komar
next few weeks. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [cobirds] Re: Baird's Sparrows, Larimer

2015-08-10 Thread Nick Komar
d evidence, demonstrate the first know successful breeding of Baird's Sparrow in Colorado. Congrats, Dave. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2015, at 4:34 PM, David Wade wrote: > > Greetings, > I've posted some of the photos from this morn

[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows, Larimer

2015-08-10 Thread Nick Komar
s, or towards property owners. Colorado should be proud of its birding community. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Bairds sparrows continue in Larimer county

2015-08-02 Thread Nick Komar
s. An unexpected bonus was an Upland Sandpiper that flew by twice calling. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it

Re: [cobirds] Baird's Sparrow-Larimer

2015-07-26 Thread Nick Komar
The 5 mile stretch of County Road 5 that includes the Baird's Sparrow location in Larimer County is now a hotspot on eBird. Folks should take advantage of submitting a complete checklist if they go up that way. Previously submitted lists can now be merged with the new hotspot. Nick Komar

[cobirds] BAIRDS SPARROW (Larimer)

2015-07-25 Thread Nick Komar
bout that. There are plenty of grasshopper Sparrows around as well singing. Later today I will post a link to the audio recording and any photographs that we might obtain. Nick Komar, with John Shenot, Dave Wade and Austin Hess. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you a

[cobirds] Black Swifts at Bobcat Ridge (Larimer)

2015-07-12 Thread Nick Komar
David Bray reports a pod of 5 Black Swifts in addition to the usual White-throated Swifts near the parking area today mid-morning. They appeared to be moving through. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Larimer County on Saturday June 20

2015-06-20 Thread Nick Komar
tails will be forthcoming. Down in the plains, Ann Molison reports 3 white egrets at Fossil Creek Marsh. There have been a few Great Egrets in the area - maybe these are the same. And at the landfill this afternoon, a Bald Eagle flushed a large flock of lingering California and Ring-billed Gul

[cobirds] Arctic Tern-Timnath Res-Larimer

2015-05-26 Thread Nick Komar
The adult Arctic Tern was still present, foraging around the center of Timnath Reservoir, at 8 pm this evening. It was noticeably smaller than the Forster's Terns nearby. I scoped it from atop the dam just south of the parking area on the west side . Nick Komar Fort Colli

[cobirds] Arctic Tern adult at Timnath Rez (Larimer)

2015-05-24 Thread Nick Komar
We just had this bird in northeast corner of the reservoir, spotted by Dave Wade. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[cobirds] Larimer County big day

2015-05-23 Thread Nick Komar
story tomorrow. And you can be a part of it. Thanks for your assistance. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, se

[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher (Larimer)

2015-05-23 Thread Nick Komar
Just now at Lions Park, between parking lot and school football field (Laporte, CO). This is adjacent to Butterfly Woods Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Yet another Yellow-throated Vireo (Larimer(

2015-05-22 Thread Nick Komar
erritorial) Olive-sided Flycatcher Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@

[cobirds] Larimer Laughing Gull

2015-05-20 Thread Nick Komar
Gull - 5 including one partially albino that had entirely white back and wings, pink underparts and a gray hood! Semipalmated Plover - 2 I did not have a decent camera with me, but Cole was able to arrive in time to get good shots of the Laughing Gull before it got too dark. Nick Komar Fort Co

[cobirds] Larimer Yellow-throated Vireos

2015-05-20 Thread Nick Komar
Sue Riffe reports a YTVI at McMurray Ponds NA, and a second YTVI at Poudre Ponds NA (both in Fort Collins). The second one was near the Poudre river edge between the two parking areas. An Indigo Bunting was also in this area. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this

[cobirds] Possible Gray-cheeked Thrush (Larimer)

2015-05-20 Thread Nick Komar
others visit McMurray Ponds NA in Fort Collins later today (Wednesday), please watch for this bird (and let me know what you find please). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2015, at 8:23 PM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN > ...[snip]Most of the good birds from earlier

Re: [cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler - Ft Collins

2015-05-19 Thread Nick Komar
Add male Mourning Warbler, found by Dave Leatherman, seen by 3 others. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2015, at 4:38 PM, David Wade wrote: > > Greetings birders, > > There was/is a Worm-eating Warbler at McMurry Ponds Natural Area today. When >

Re: [cobirds] Welchester Yellow-throated Vireos

2015-05-16 Thread Nick Komar
I suspect three together is unprecedented in Colorado, but it's shaping up to be a great year for Yellow-throated Vireo. I know of other reports this spring in Baca, Prowers, Weld and also the west slope! With birds, almost anything can happen. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my i

[cobirds] Larimer gulls

2015-05-16 Thread Nick Komar
It's a gorgeous day at the Larimer landfill. Dave Wade and I estimate 450 gulls here including 2 immature Lesser Black-backed and 1 immature Herring, 20 Franklin's, and hundreds each of Ring-billed and California. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received th

[cobirds] Lucy's Warbler still present (Weld) and Lesser Nighthawk

2015-05-12 Thread Nick Komar
d about 50 LENI (in Arizona) and this bird matched my experience with LENI. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

[cobirds] Prowers, Bent and Otero counties Sat, May 9

2015-05-09 Thread Nick Komar
variety of waterfowl and shorebirds including 28 Snowy Plovers, Peregrine Falcon. Nick Komar Quetzal Tours trip leader Currently in Lamar Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[cobirds] Shorebirds on the move over Fort Collins

2015-05-07 Thread Nick Komar
Birds are on the move right now and flying low under thick cloud cover in southeast Larimer County. A few minutes ago I heard Greater Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper calling over my house. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Gulls and Owls in Larimer County

2015-04-25 Thread Nick Komar
l but need to check in with an attendant on Saturdays or the main office on weekdays. Closed on Sunday. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler (Prowers)

2015-04-16 Thread Nick Komar
White-crowned Sparrows on the hill at the south end. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

Re: [cobirds] Neotropic Corm adult

2015-04-06 Thread Nick Komar
Great find, Steve. My field trip missed this MEGA yesterday. Just to clarify for others, this site is WEST of Windsor. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2015, at 3:50 PM, 'Steven Mlodinow' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > At gravel ponds i

[cobirds] Loveland/Timnath/Windsor lakes report

2015-04-05 Thread Nick Komar
-112 Greater Yellowlegs-1 Close encounter with mating bullsnakes. 8. Cattail Pond Cinnamon Teal-1 Tree Swallow-2 9. Bud Mielke Reservoir Golden Eagle-2 Blue-winged Teal-3 Great variety of waterfowl Great weather and a fun day. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received thi

[cobirds] Larimer gulls

2015-04-04 Thread Nick Komar
hybrid - 1 Imm (2nd cycle) The hybrid is a mystery. Photos of the hybrid and other gulls can be viewed at www.pbase.com/quetzal/gulls04042015. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B

Re: [cobirds] Avian influenza virus

2015-04-01 Thread Nick Komar
(and chickens) and forward the reports to the appropriate agency within Colorado. That number is 1-877-462-2911. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Mar 31, 2015, at 4:50 PM, Nick Komar wrote: > > Folks, a highly pathogenic avian flu virus may be coming our way. It is > strain H5N2, and

[cobirds] Avian influenza virus

2015-03-31 Thread Nick Komar
system for dead wild birds currently in place in Colorado. If I find out differently, I will post. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

[cobirds] Larimer County arrivals

2015-03-29 Thread Nick Komar
rvoir late this afternoon. Unusually abundant at Timnath and other lakes in the area this weekend were Red-breasted Mergansers and Horned Grebes. Both species were actively engaged in spring courtship rituals. I don't recall ever before hearing Horned Grebes vocalizing and seeing dancing pair

[cobirds] More gull photos

2015-03-02 Thread Nick Komar
I have posted about 60 photos of a variety of gull species and plumages from the Larimer County landfill, taken Saturday February 28. The URL is www.pbase.com/quetzal/gulls02282015. Nick Komar Fort Collins, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [cobirds] Short Eared Owls along Buckeye Rd., Times seen ??? Barrows Goldeneye yesterday at S. Platte River, Weld County

2015-03-01 Thread Nick Komar
closer as light faded. Bring a telescope. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2015, at 8:10 AM, Carl Starace wrote: > > Hello , Can someone that's seen the SE Owls of late near the Rawhide Plant > in Larimer please give times spotted. Thanks. Sally Swa

[cobirds] Larimer County gulls

2015-03-01 Thread Nick Komar
l - 4 The landfill is closed on Sunday's. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

Re: [cobirds] Boulder surprising hawk kill

2015-02-27 Thread Nick Komar
on what those constraints might be? Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 27, 2015, at 9:29 AM, David Waltman wrote: > > > I just witnessed a Sharp-shinned Hawk successfully kill a Steller's Jay. > It's sitting on the ground eating the jay right n

Re: [cobirds] Counting Upland Game Birds in Colorado

2015-02-16 Thread Nick Komar
system? Sometimes inappropriate or erroneous reports get published in eBird. Perhaps the eBird reviewer for Boulder County could comment. Thanks. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2015, at 9:51 AM, Tom Wilberding wrote: > > Hello, birders, > > If yo

[cobirds] Purple Finch (Larimer)

2015-01-03 Thread Nick Komar
Livermore church feeders had 6 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, 30 Cassin's Finch, 1 female Purple Finch (photos), 1 Lapland Longspur on driveway with horned larks. Nick Komar Fort Collins Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck (Larimer)

2014-12-24 Thread Nick Komar
David Bray reports a Long-tailed Duck at Ryan's Gulch Res in SW Loveland. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[cobirds] Larimer landfill gulls

2014-12-24 Thread Nick Komar
ucous-winged hybrid - 1 first cycle Ring-billed Gull - 1000 Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an em

[cobirds] Horseshoe Reservoir, Larimer, gulls

2014-12-03 Thread Nick Komar
n Raven 1 Black-capped Chickadee 15 American Robin 3 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails f

[cobirds] Larimer gulls

2014-11-26 Thread Nick Komar
s and full checklists were posted to ebird.org. If you are interested in viewing this show tomorrow morning, I recommend viewing Horseshoe from the east side causeway. Park below the causeway in the state park (fee area). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Boyd Lake scoters (Larimer)

2014-11-18 Thread Nick Komar
Cole Wild reports 4 Common Loons and 4 distant scoters in the north end of Boyd Lake. He tentatively identified them as Black Scoters. If anyone gets more definitive looks, please update this sighting. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Larimer County Reservoirs 11/1

2014-11-01 Thread Nick Komar
More from Fossil Creek Reservoir this morning 9:30 to 11:30: Red-necked Grebe adult (still with red on neck). 10 Bonaparte's Gull 1 Herring Gull Imm that fit description of Vega Gull 4 Clark's and 500 Western grebes 1 Mexican Duck male (no sign of hybridization). Full report on eBird Nick and Oliv

[cobirds] Larimer/Weld birds

2014-10-26 Thread Nick Komar
os of the swans and canvasback are at www.pbase.com/quetzal/ebird. Opinions welcome. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[cobirds] Tundra Swans (Larimer)- NOT

2014-10-21 Thread Nick Komar
Review of photos indicate Mute Swans. Origin? Sorry for confusion. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 21, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Nick Komar wrote: > > Dan Laszlo reports two young swans with pink bills. I have not yet seen > photos but his description sounded

[cobirds] Possible Tundra Swans (Larimer)

2014-10-21 Thread Nick Komar
days. This is NOT Fossil Creek Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Mew Gull (Larimer)

2014-10-19 Thread Nick Komar
Adult at Boyd Lake SP swim beach now. Nick Komar >From Boyd Lake Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cob

[cobirds] Boyd Lake tern update (Larimer)

2014-10-06 Thread Nick Komar
vious October records for Larimer County in ebird. No sign of Sabine's Gulls. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[cobirds] Boyd Terns (Larimer)

2014-10-04 Thread Nick Komar
Three Forster's, four Common/Arctic. Roosting northwest shore. North end of State Park. Working on ID now. Nick Komar At Boyd L Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] LT Jaeger still present (Larimer)

2014-09-18 Thread Nick Komar
The adult Long-tailed Jaeger is currently working the south end of Boyd Lake. No sign yet of rare terns. Several Forster's Terns tho. Nick Komar At Boyd Lake Marina Spit Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bi

[cobirds] Arctic Tern still at Boyd Lake swim beach (Larimer)

2014-09-17 Thread Nick Komar
Just showed up for three of us. Some pale-winged juvenal Common Terns around for good comparisons, plus at least 7 Forster's. Nick Komar At Boyd Lake Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Fwd: ARTE, SAGU, adult LTJA at Boyd Lake

2014-09-15 Thread Nick Komar
More details, from Andy Bankert! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Andrew Bankert > Date: September 15, 2014 at 3:34:31 PM MDT > To: quetza...@comcast.net > Subject: ARTE, SAGU, adult LTJA at Boyd Lake > > Hey Nick, > >

[cobirds] Arctic Tern

2014-09-15 Thread Nick Komar
Now sitting on swim beach with Common Terns at Boyd Lake SP Nick Komar Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Arctic Tern, Boyd Lake (Larimer)

2014-09-14 Thread Nick Komar
Currently feeding off north lot in State Park. Nick Komar At Boyd Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

Re: [cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger, Timnath, Larimer Co. 9/12 from ABA Facebook

2014-09-13 Thread Nick Komar
Feeling like a fool. The jaeger just put on a show and displayed all characteristics of adult Parasitic Jaeger. Apologies to the original reporter for creating confusion. It IS Parasitic Jaeger. Dave Learherman arrived in time for the show. Nick Komar At Timnath Res Sent from my iPhone

Re: [cobirds] Parasitic Jaeger, Timnath, Larimer Co. 9/12 from ABA Facebook

2014-09-13 Thread Nick Komar
Georgia Doyle and I are here now, watching this adult jaeger. Cannot see a long tail, but overall size and length relative to gulls plus very limited white on upper side of primaries in flight indicate Long-tailed Jaeger. Nick Komar Fort Collins (from Timnath Res) Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [cobirds] large Myiarchus flycatcher, Larimer County

2014-09-11 Thread Nick Komar
at the site included Dusky Flycatchers, Sage Thrashers, Townsend’s and Virginia’s Warblers, and numerous sparrows. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: cobirds@googlegroups.com[mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brad Biggerstaff Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:47 PM To: COBirds

Re: [cobirds] Will tomorrow still be a great morning to get out as predicted?

2014-09-11 Thread Nick Komar
Cobb Lake SWA in Wellington. Very birdy, but essentially the same birds both mornings. Bryan, did the expected weather pattern change? Or does your prediction model need tweaking? Nick Komar Fort Collins CO > On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:09 PM, Bryan Guarente ...[snip]... > > Let the list

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

2014-09-09 Thread Nick Komar
I believe it was the depth. They were attracted by the hordes of gulls. They circled around the gull flock several times before landing. They probable were hoping for a submerged sand bar. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 9, 2014, at 10:50 PM, Deborah Carstensen wr

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

2014-09-09 Thread Nick Komar
I did observe an entire flock of white-faced ibis (same order as night-herons: Ciconiiformes) land in the center of a deep lake, joining a communal roost of gulls. They seemed very uncomfortable and almost immediately took off again. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Se

[cobirds] Shorebird hot spot in north Weld County

2014-09-01 Thread Nick Komar
the road. A photographer could have gotten killer shots of Wilson's Snipe, Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers, and Spotted Sandpiper. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&

Re: [cobirds] CFO Welcome Picnic in Sterling

2014-08-26 Thread Nick Komar
Prewitt Resrvoir or Jackson Lake S P. Reply privately to this email to make arrangements. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2014, at 5:41 AM, William H Kaempfer > wrote: > > To COBirders who registered for the Welcome Picnic at the CFO Sterling

Re: [cobirds] Eastern Wood-peewee in Fort Collins

2014-06-27 Thread Nick Komar
This pewee is currently singing from the east side of the Poudre River just south of the Spring Creek foot bridge. Better chance of seeing it from Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Great find, Joe. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are

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