[cobirds] Male broad tailed hummer Larimer County

We just had our FOY male broad tailed hummingbird show up, looking for the feeder that I was JUST filling! Right on schedule - they usually show up between April 14 and 20th every year. Pat Hayward Masonville CO 5400' west of Fort Collins, Larimer County -- -- You received this me

[cobirds] Northern Shrike- Larimer County

ng to be eating after this huge snow storm. Hope it melts gently but soon. Stay dry, -Pat Hayward Masonville CO @ 5400' -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googl

[cobirds] Sage thrasher and Mahonia fruit, Larimer County

unwatered area (along with a host of other western and southwestern native woody plants), and absolutely thrived this year. For nativity, see: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=MAFR3 https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=MAHA4 Pat Hayward Masonville CO @ 5400' 970.231

[cobirds] Black-chinned hummingbird - Larimer County

Looks like the hummers are preparing for some cold night temps coming up - lots of action at our 3 feeders. I just got a very close and clear view of a male FOS black-chinned hummingbird at our feeder. We were pretty sure we saw a female the other day, but now we're more sure. They have really s

Re: [cobirds] Re: Snowy Owl, N Sterling, Logan

spot neither Joel nor I had ever been to. It's often not about the destination, but the journey... -Pat Hayward Masonville at 5400' Larimer County On Wed, Dec 25, 2019 at 9:12 AM Joe Kipper wrote: > Birder's, > I also spent several hours in Logan county yesterday afternoo

Re: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Colo Spgs, El Paso Co, Sunday night

just had some heavy but isolated thunderstorms in the area that morning and afternoon. I found some info online that it has been documented, but couldn't find much more than that about night migrations for Sandhills -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- Yo

[cobirds] Turkey Vulture FOS - Masonville roost, Larimer County

roost arrivals. Past dates of FOS in Masonville: 2005: 3/24 2006: 4/4 2007: 3/28 2008: 4/5 2009: 3/25 2010: 3/20 2011: 3/27 2012: 3/30 2014: 4/5 2015: 4/4 2016: 3/26 Happy spring! Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this mes

[cobirds] Living Landscapes workshop Sat. 1/23 am at Denver Botanic Gardens

bitat! Pat Hayward 970-481-3429 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send e

[cobirds] Broad tailed hummingbird back - Larimer County

high quality nectar for it here. Please keep that in mind if you're planning habitat gardens - these late-season bloomers are often overlooked at garden centers but are critical for those last-of-season hummers. -Pat Pat Hayward 5387' Masonville CO Just west of Horsetooth Reservoir an

[cobirds] Rufous hummingbird - Larimer County

Just now as my husband and I were sitting outside I mentioned that we should start listening/looking for rufous hummers. We usually see them early-mid July, but with the drought and heat up north and west, it was possible they might come thru a bit earlier. Sure enough, AS I WAS SPEAKING, a mal

[cobirds] Black-chinned hummingbird Larimer County

s and barn swallows (5/4). Our "friendly" bats returned to our house eaves en masse on 5/4 as well. Just hope they don't find their way INTO the house again this year! Pat Hayward 5400', west of Fort Collins (down the hill from Arvind Panjabi - don't know why the

[cobirds] Re: Chickadee cannibalism on Cameron Pass?

ew away as we approached. On Friday, April 17, 2015 at 6:29:54 PM UTC-6, Pat Hayward wrote: > > Hi all, >A friend of mine just posted this note on facebook with a picture, and > I just had to post to the group to see if anyone can offer an explanation. > > "(My frien

[cobirds] Chickadee cannibalism on Cameron Pass?

treatment from the packs of chickadees. What on earth was going on?" Thanks for any thoughts - I'll pass them on to her. Pat Hayward Masonville CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Turkey Vultures Larimer County

gone, will they disperse nearby or farther away? Happy Return of the Vultures Day! -Pat Pat Hayward at 5400 feet Masonville, west of Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Broad-tail hummingbird Larimer County

hood of 50 homes in the foothills west of Fort Collins, and it's fun to share observations with people close by who are also paying attention. -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[cobirds] Great article on relationships between birds and plants

mportant relationships between birds & plants. -Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' -- 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

[cobirds] Black-chinned hummingbird, Larimer Cty

On this blustery day we just had a male black-chinned at our hummingbird feeder. Don't have any records for 2012 or 2013, but in 2011 we noted a FOS bird on May 7. Stay warm! Pat Pat & Joel Hayward 5400' Masonville (west of Fort Collins) -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Broad tailed hummingbird Larimer Cty

in Fort Collins yesterday morning. I thought at first the birds were early, but looking at the 10+ year pattern above, it appears they're right on schedule. Pat Hayward 5400' west of Fort Collins Masonville CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &

[cobirds] Masonville (Larimer County) Turkey Vulture Roost update

d vireos in the low lands. It is bone dry down that way - springs and creeks that have run for 100+ year are now in their 3rd year of severe drought. Feel free to contact me offline if you have questions or comments. Cheers, Pat Hayward Masonville @5400', Larimer County -- You rece

[cobirds] Hummingbird numbers decreased? Northern CO

w we have only one or two (one broad tail, one black-chinned male) when normally we'd have up to a dozen regularly in the yard and neighborhood. Thanks for your insights, Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' West of Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message

[cobirds] Hummingbirds - Larimer County

Today at our feeders we've had male and female broad tail, male black-chinned and male calliope hummingbirds. Black-chinned about on schedule, calliope seems very early. -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] northern Pygmy owl - Bobcat Ridge, Larimer County

Joel and I were hiking this morning at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, and at about 11:00 am we saw a Northern Pygmy Owl perched atop a mullein seed spike. We stopped to observe and it remained in place until some bicyclists came by, moving another 10 yards away to perch atop a sumac bush. It stayed the

[cobirds] short-eared owl Larimer County

Hi all, Last night we were awakened by very loud bird calls and sounds of wings/scuffling just outside our bedroom windows by a very unusual droning screech. single note, seemed to be two individuals. Couldn't track them down as they flew off south. This evening we were hearing the sounds

RE: [cobirds] hummingbird parade

We are having greater numbers in general, including black-chinned and especially rufous. I was attributing it to loss of habitat at High Park fire as we are about 10 miles south of the burn area. Pat Hayward Masonville CO 5400' west of Fort Collins -Original Message- From: co

[cobirds] Common loons Carter Lake, Larimer Cty

Hi all, Don't know if this is unusual, but we saw a pair of Common Loons at Carter Lake west of Loveland this weekend. We've spent years sailing the lake, but have never seen them there before. Beautiful sight! Happy migrant days, Pat & Joel Hayward Masonville CO 5400' west of Fort Collins --

[cobirds] 1st Turkey Vulture Masonville roost, Larimer County

ting them to show up sooner so have been checking nightly for the past 10 days. Looking forward to more spring arrivals soon. Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO c: 970-231-5250 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to thi

[cobirds] Bushtits Larimer County

Hi all, We had a flock of about 25-30 birds that we are pretty darned sure were bushtits this morning in our trees and rabbitbrush. They were so fluffed up in the 6.8 degree weather that it was a bit hard to tell at first, but don't think they could have been anything else. Looked quite hungry,

[cobirds] Re: Western Tanagers, Longmont, Boulder County

We've had one all day hanging out with the orioles on the oriole feeder with oranges, grape jelly and syrup. First of season for us. Right about on schedule compared to recent past years. Right now he's out there sipping jelly water with all the rain! Pat & Joel Hayward Masonville CO 5400' west of

[cobirds] Turkey Vulture at Masonville roost, Larimer Cty

: March 24 - single bird 2007: March 28- eight birds 2008: April 5 (no count documented) 2009: April 6 (no count documented) 2010: March 20, two birds Hooray the return of the vultures! Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- You received this message because yo

[cobirds] "aggregation" of night hawks Larimer County

tremely exposed to elements. Both nests were also being actively fed in the week prior, but we've seen no adult feeding activity since. A pair of house wrens in a bluebird box were also actively feeding and now seem to no longer be active. We'll see if there's enough time to start an

[cobirds] broad-tail hummingbird, Larimer

right for us, but the garden plants that are normally in bloom when they arrive are about 7-10 days behind (Ribes aureum and Penstemon virens). Cheers, Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO 5400' just west of Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] broad-tail hummingbird, Larimer

Hi all, Had our first male broad-tail hummingbird looking for the feeders today. Came right up to the window where one normally hangs. Had to rush in and get the syrup made! Cheers, Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- You received this message because yo

[cobirds] hummer Larimer county

Hi all, Just heard the first hummingbird of the season. Presumably a broad-tail. Funny because I had made a note to put the feeders out today and had not gotten around to it. Water's a boilin'' Cheers, Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -

[cobirds] Turkey Vultures in Masonville, Larimer

Hi all, The first of the turkey vultures have arrived at the Masonville Post Office roost. Two spotted this morning. Cheers! Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO 80541 Larimer County west of Fort Collins at 5400' -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[cobirds] March and April field trips, Fort Collins Audubon Society

articipants (including companions). Fees include ground transportation (12-person van), 5 nights lodging, viewing fees. Leader: Jess Brauch. To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Nick Komar, 970-449-3645, i...@quetzalfoundation.org<http://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=i..

[cobirds] Fort Collins Audubon presents Small Mountain Owls with Scott Rashid, March 11

and entertaining evening about Colorado mountain small owls. Copies of Small Mountain Owls will be available for sale and book signing. For program details: www.fortnet.org/audubon or call 970-490-2473. This program is free and the public is welcomed! -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO 80541

[cobirds] January 27 Field trip to Denver Museum including a tour of the bird collections

lunch or buy one at the museum cafe. yoer...@yahoo.com or call 472-1761 for more info. There is an entrance charge for the museum. Not from Fort Collins? Call Eric to arrange another meeting option. -- Pat Hayward FCAS Publicity 970/231-5250

[cobirds] Fort Collins Audubon Society program and field trips reminder

this incredible opportunity. Trip leader: Eric Defonso: yoer...@yahoo.com. There is a charge for museum. Hope many of you can join in on these great events. More info about these and other FCAS events are at www.fortnet.org/audubon. Cheers, Pat Hayward FCAS Publicity 970/215-5219 Masonville CO

[cobirds] Fort Collins Audubon Society winter field trips

tion per passenger to the driver is suggested. Visit www.fortnet.org/Audubon for more information. For all field trips and surveys, please contact the trip leader for signup and trip details. Hope you can make at least a few of these great trips! Pat Pat Hayward FCAS Publicity PO Box 41 Mas

[cobirds] FCAS November program: Recovery of the black-footed ferret

tion: Fort Collins Lincoln Center, Columbine Room, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins Time: 7:00 pm (social), 7:30 (program) For details: www.fortnet.org/audubon or call 970-490-2473. All programs are free and open to the public. Hope to see many of you there! -- Pat Hayward FCAS Pu

[cobirds] Fort Collins Audubon Society program 10/8: Costa Rica

lic - come join us for a taste of the tropical! More info and maps at www.fortnet.org/audubon, or call 970-490-2473. Hope to see many of you there! Pat -- Pat Hayward Public Relations Chairperson Fort Collins Audubon Society PO Box 41 Masonville CO 80541 phone: 97

[cobirds] Fort Collins Audubon Society October field trips

weather. Bring snacks or lunch, water, binoculars, and spotting scopes (if you have them). Carpooling is encouraged: a contribution passenger to the driver is suggested. Please visit www.fortnet.org/Audubon for details. Pat Hayward Public Outreach for FCAS Masonville CO 80541 p...@lpbroadband.net

[cobirds] Re: EC Doves becoming nuisance birds

We are also seeing similar issues up in our foothills neighborhood. We have now taken away all platform feeders in our yard because they can't fit onto the perches. Unfortunately, many of our rural neighbors think they're pretty and are encouraging their continuing presence. Pat -- P

[cobirds] red crossbill Larimer County

Hi all, Had our second ever appearance of a red crossbill at our platform feeder this morning eating the mix of nuts, cranberries and sunflower seeds Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5435' west of Fort Collins phone: 970/613-0192 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

[cobirds] red headed woodpecker Larimer County

Hi all, Two early evening forays into town have produced sightings of a male red-headed woodpecker, first ever for us. As we drive from our subdivision onto the county road, the woodpecker flies over to the same fence post, then flies off when we pull over for a closer look. We’ve lived here 12

[cobirds] unusual raven behavior Larimer County

they flew off, each with large chunks of llama wool in their beaks! Must be nest-lining time already? Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO At 5400’ just west of Fort Collins --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org