Re: [cobirds] Pueblo Pacific Wren 12/27

2010-12-28 Thread Paul Hurtado
, hybrid N. Flicker) which can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauljhurtado Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegrou

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir - S. marina gulls

2010-12-31 Thread Paul Hurtado
My wife Deena and I made a quick stop at the S. marina tires this afternoon (around 3pm) to see what the cold weather brought down from up north. The head of my tripod decided it was a good time to fall off (stripped threads - argh!) and we didn't have much time to sort through all the birds, but

[cobirds] Re: Cassiar Junco

2011-02-03 Thread Paul Hurtado
58113 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauljhurtado/5348067646 Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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 e

[cobirds] Mystery bird: "a hawk" or "baby owl"?

2011-11-23 Thread Paul Hurtado
red Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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] Pueblo Reservoir Saturday (Nov 26) a.m.

2011-11-26 Thread Paul Hurtado
hotos/pauljhurtado/6406113295/in/photostream Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO ...when I'm not in Columbus, OH ;) -- 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] Chatfield Pomarine Jaeger

2011-11-28 Thread Paul Hurtado
it, and it made 1 close pass allowing me to take a few photos. If any of them are worth sharing I'll post a link later this evening. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO & Columbus, OH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Re: Chatfield Pomarine Jaeger

2011-11-28 Thread Paul Hurtado
dentifiable forms of Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers, I figured I should take a second look. Here's a photo of that "Eastern" Downy Woodpecker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauljhurtado/6423125387/in/photostream Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO (...currently back in Columbus, OH)

[cobirds] Re: El Paso Snowy Owl

2010-01-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
rhaps an adult? I'd love to see more definitive details on age and sex determination posted from someone w/ better resources on hand ;) Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO (currently Ithaca, NY) (... ok, make that Columbus, OH)

[cobirds] NM ravens

2010-02-04 Thread Paul Hurtado
Judging from eBird data, this area could have both species. I was reasonable certain I saw/heard both while I was down there, though I'd gladly change my mind if I was making Commons out to be Chihuahuahs! Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[cobirds] Acorn Woodpeckers, Beaulah CO

2012-06-16 Thread Paul Hurtado
//www.facebook.com/groups/129995222037/ (CFO group) Here's a map to the location: http://goo.gl/maps/L4xp >From the main entrance, the lodge is to the right where the road first forks. Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Acorn Woodpeckers, Pueblo County

2012-06-17 Thread Paul Hurtado
Hi Leon, Glad to hear those birds stuck around! I wanted to make one small addition to your email. In May, 2000 I was leading a birding hike with Dave, and we had one Acorn Woodpecker briefly stop on top of a nearby snag before flying off out of sight. We didn't get pictures, but I did sketch t

Re: [cobirds] Reporting to COBirds (vs., say, eBird)

2012-07-11 Thread Paul Hurtado
ibe to the eBird Alert for Colorado rarities so that eBird-only rarity reports (as well as out of season reports, etc.) could be include in her RBA emails. For more on eBird Alerts, see http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/subscribe-to-ebird-alerts or just go into "My eBird" then scroll do

Re: [cobirds] Re: Reporting to COBirds (vs., say, eBird)

2012-07-12 Thread Paul Hurtado
Gary, No RSS feed (that I know of) but check out the "BirdTrax Gadget" (free) that displays recent eBird sightings via either an iGoogle gadget or embedded in a webpage (e.g. it could be embedded in the CFO's website somewhere, or on your personal website). It shows either recently submitted *che

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

2012-11-23 Thread Paul Hurtado
e masses are getting restless ;-) Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM, Joe Roller wrote: > Dismayed at the officiousness of the Bear Creek Lake Park rangers, I > worked up my indignation and managed to find a "work-around." > > After many phone-calls

Re: [cobirds] Plan to work things out with the Rangers and Manager at BCLP

2012-11-23 Thread Paul Hurtado
Joe and others, Glad to hear they're simpatico with the birders. But to make that conversation even easier, the fine print is also on our side :-) The posted sign cites Ordinance 6.05.050 Feeding of Wildlife. So, I looked up the Lakewood Regional Parks code and here it is in full. Note that part

Re: [cobirds] Re: Pueblo 11/27 (Sabine's Gull, Yellow-throated Warbler etc.)`

2012-11-28 Thread Paul Hurtado
up in the JCFO, especially if it sticks around for more photos that can help support a definitive ID. Best, Paul Hurtado On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 11:18 PM, Brandon K. Percival wrote: > I guess the smaller gull with a black bill with a yellow tip at Pueblo > Reservoir today, isn't a Sa

[cobirds] Pueblo Res. additions

2012-12-29 Thread Paul Hurtado
1 ad. Mew Gull and a really cool looking first year gull that appears to be a Herring x Glaucous-winged or Herring x Glaucous, possibly the former. It provided nice comparisons with the immature Glaucous reported by Brandon. I'll post photos later. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo (& Co

[cobirds] Re: Pueblo Res. additions

2012-12-29 Thread Paul Hurtado
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12410338 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO (and Columbus, OH) <http://people.mbi.ohio-state.edu/hurtado.10> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to th

Re: [cobirds] Perhaps I am out of lineā€¦.

2012-12-31 Thread Paul Hurtado
ww.facebook.com/groups/129995222037/) and Birding Colorado group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/BirdingColorado/) you might be interested in joining for such discussions. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO (& Columbus, OH). On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 4:32 PM, Donna Dannen wrote: > b

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow, Common Redpoll @ Red Rocks Trading Post

2013-01-03 Thread Paul Hurtado
shed nearby for dinner. Probably the best views of a N. Shrike I've had in years. A photo of the shrike and it's evening snack are at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12483121 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO (& Columbus, OH) <http://people.mbi.ohio-state.edu/hu

Re: [cobirds] glaucous-winged gull at Teller 5, Boulder

2013-01-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
has fairly well marked upper parts, i.e., the mantle and upperwing feathers look like they're showing a lot of pale with darker internal markings, very reminiscent of Glaucous Gull. Thoughts? Paul Hurtado Columbus, OH (& Pueblo, CO) On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 5:53 PM, William H Kaemp

Re: [cobirds] Re: Cobirds and Ebirds reports

2013-01-31 Thread Paul Hurtado
for Colorado, click here: http://ebird.org/ebird/alert/summary?sid=SN35566 You can also check county-level Rarity Alerts (and alerts for other states) by going here and typing in the county name to select that county in CO: http://ebird.org/ebird/alerts Good birding, Paul Hurtado Columbus OH and Pueb

[cobirds] SLV white crane photo

2013-03-13 Thread Paul Hurtado
have been captive Sandhill-Whooping hybrids produced -- anyone aware of any online photos of these birds? It would be handy to know if this facial coloration is a reliable characteristic to separate hybrids from aberrant sandhills. :-) Good Birding, Paul Hurtado -- Paul J. Hurtado Postdoct

Re: [cobirds] GWWA

2013-05-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
s isn't complete, the rules are still pretty helpful. One of these days I'll get around to making a Colorado version! If someone else wants to take a crack at it, I'd be more than happy to format the info into similar "cheet sheets" and make them available online. Good bird

[cobirds] Valco Ponds this a.m.

2013-08-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
efly at a distance through brush, and it looked a little darkish. Probably an eastern, but I'm cautious since hybrids are being found up the river in Fremont Co. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Columbus, OH (originally Pueblo, CO) <http://people.mbi.ohio-state.edu/hurtado.10> -- You receiv

[cobirds] Re: Brant Chatfield SP Douglas

2013-12-20 Thread Paul Hurtado
It was inside that campground (loop "D") at 12:30pm today. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 20, 2013 9:50 AM, wrote: > At about 9:00 am today the Gray-bellied Brant was with a large group of > Canada Geese across the road from the westernmost campground. > Bob Brow

[cobirds] Re: More info on mystery gull (proble Slaty-backed Gull at Aurora res

2014-01-02 Thread Paul Hurtado
! ;-) Best, Paul Hurtado On Jan 2, 2014 12:20 PM, "Joe" wrote: > Not found this AM, but the Moultons saw it at about 3 PM on 12/30, at far > south end of entrance road. Others are looking now; others to check this > afternoon. There are now four more photos of the gull on Picas

[cobirds] RFI: Old CoBirds posts?

2014-01-10 Thread Paul Hurtado
there happen to have kept all their old CoBirds emails?? If so, (even if you're not quite sure yet how you'd get them to me) please get in touch with me! I'd love to see my old emails, and perhaps those old posts of yours could even one day be archived somewhere online as a resource.

Re: [cobirds] Unusual Dove? Arapahoe County

2014-03-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
ion that these two species can also hybridize, so it's worth documenting birds that look intermediate in their tail feather coloration. Good birding, -Paul Hurtado On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 8:54 AM, Cheri Phillips wrote: > I happened upon this dove yesterday and wanted to share it with oth

[cobirds] Hermit Thrush subspecies in Colorado?

2014-04-17 Thread Paul Hurtado
s the Chatfield SP--Plum Creek area eBird checklist (no Hermit Thrush photos, unfortunately): http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S17921753 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Columbus OH (and Pueblo, CO) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorad

[cobirds] Acorn Woodpecker, Rye area (Perennial Favorites nursery)

2014-05-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
I heard about tjis by way of the Colorado Field Ornithologists Facebook group -- I'll try and relay details about whether or not it sticks around, and about their preferences regarding visiting birders. Photos and other details at http://www.pfplants.com/?p=3481 Good birding, Paul Hu

[cobirds] GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER, Lamar

2014-06-06 Thread Paul Hurtado
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER just now at Lamar CC in the woods about across from the brick-colored wooden shed. See the CFO facebook page for a photo. Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [cobirds] eBird reporting and hotspots

2014-06-09 Thread Paul Hurtado
n why accurate location details are an important part of making eBird data more valuable, see http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1006775-understanding-how-to-plot-your-location Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 12:50 PM, 'Steven Mlodinow' via Col

[cobirds] Grace's Warbler, Pueblo Mtn Park (Beaulah), 4 June

2014-06-10 Thread Paul Hurtado
th of information at http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/677 Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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 c

Re: [cobirds] Intriguing Empid, Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County

2014-06-17 Thread Paul Hurtado
run by Colorado's very own Nathan Pieplow and Andrew Spencer and is full of content related to identifying Colorado birds by their vocalizations. Good birding, -Paul Hurtado On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Ted Floyd wrote: > Hello, Birders. > > The long and the short of it: Ther

Re: [cobirds] Re: Summer Migration, Wednesday, July 23

2014-07-26 Thread Paul Hurtado
binoculars or a spotting scope :-) Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Jul 26, 2014 5:37 AM, "Ted Floyd" wrote: > Hi, Gary. Here's an intro, from the journal Colorado Birds: > > http://cfobirds.org/downloads/journal/Birding_on_the_Dark_Side.pdf > > As to gear, here's a pri

Re: [cobirds] Re: Speaking of eBird ...

2014-10-14 Thread Paul Hurtado
Australia - Eremaea eBird <http://ebird.org/content/australia/> Perhaps, down the road, we'll come to find that CO does need a regional interface, but for now, I'm just not seeing the need. But I do see lots of gaps in the data, and lots of potential for the Colorado birding c

Re: [cobirds] dark duck in Pueblo 12/18 and 12/20

2014-12-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
Have you heard anything back about this bird? Any reason it isn't a "pure" Mexican Mallard? No underwing shots? I might head down for a day or so Tuesday or Wednesday (we're up in Denver, en route to Reno later this week), so hopefully I can go looking for this bird! :-) -Paul On Mon, Dec 22, 20

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Loon @ Chatfield

2014-12-24 Thread Paul Hurtado
The loon is currently near the middle of the reservoir, near the dam. Nice views from the boat ramp. Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [cobirds] Hypothesis for the Frisco Colorado Purple Sandpiper

2016-12-26 Thread Paul Hurtado
nd so those remains should immediately be put on ice and taken to CU Boulder (or perhaps the Denver Museum of Nature and Science) where we might be able to preserve those tissues for later genetic work. Just a thought :-) Good birding, Paul Hurtado PS: Thank you all for the continued updates!! T

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan still @ Chatfield

2016-12-29 Thread Paul Hurtado
Currently in the same pond as yesterday. Good Birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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...@googlegrou

[cobirds] RFI: Anyone checked LCR 5 area for Baird's Sparrow this year?

2017-05-31 Thread Paul Hurtado
look for Baird's Sparrows this week, but can't quite convince my 5 1/2 year old to make the hike to see the Soapstone birds ;) Thanks! Paul Hurtado Reno, NV (and Pueblo, CO) -- Paul J. Hurtado http://www.pauljhurtado.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[cobirds] Harris's Hawk continues

2017-12-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
Hawk spent most of the time with both wings drooped open slightly (it didn't have a prey item), which was odd. It was facing west into the sun. Warming up? Looking big for the owl? Sick or injured? Whatever the reason, it's something to keep an eye on. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV

Re: [cobirds] Snowy Owl - Jefferson Co

2017-12-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
ld be much appreciated! I also wanted to pass along this information on how birders and photographers should view Snowy Owls: http://www.bsbo.org/snow-viewing-tips.html Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 24, 2017 8:11 PM, "Scott Somershoe" wrote: > Just the messenger. Last night a sno

Re: [cobirds] Snowy Owl Hunting Habits

2017-12-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
-250yds from a roadside fence, so it's tolerating all the activity (mostly from noisey dog walkers across the street) reasonably well. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 25, 2017 11:53 AM, "Michael T" wrote: Hey Gang, Please remember that these birds are highly diurnal,so they hun

Re: [cobirds] Snowy owl

2017-12-26 Thread Paul Hurtado
I'm currently watching it, sitting on Stanley Lake dam, viewing from Wayne Carle Middle School. Its about 200-300 yards left/southeast from the gated fence blocking access aling the top of the dam. -Paul Hurtado On Dec 26, 2017 11:48 AM, "'Migrant' via Colorado Birds" &

Re: [cobirds] SNOWY OWL being seen right now. On roof of Wayne Carle Middle School

2017-12-27 Thread Paul Hurtado
then left a hundred yards is also the shortest walk. Again, view from the sidewalk and encourage others to do the same. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 27, 2017 10:39 AM, "Joe Roller" wrote: Peter Gent found the SNOW this morningand asked me to post this information. The owl has be

[cobirds] RFI: El Paso Co. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher dates (late 90s)

2018-07-02 Thread Paul Hurtado
ith a Western Kingbird (in a power pole across from a gas station or convenience store?) who had (that day or the day after) died on the nest. Does anyone have records of those dates? THANKS! Paul Hurtado Reno, NV & Pueblo, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[cobirds] RFI: Tropical Kingbird

2018-10-17 Thread Paul Hurtado
o, while it seems to have moved on, I'd very much appreciate hearing from anyone who goes looking for the bird. Thanks! Paul Hurtado Reno, NV (Pueblo, CO) -- Paul J. Hurtado http://www.pauljhurtado.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorad

[cobirds] RFI: Cape May seen today in Pueblo?

2018-11-21 Thread Paul Hurtado
I'm contemplating driving down from Arvada today or tomorrow. Any positive or negative reports from today? Thanks! Paul Hurtado Reno, NV and Pueblo, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler, Jefferson Co.

2018-11-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
See the eBird checklist for photos and details: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50110395 -- 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] Northern Parula, Pueblo

2018-11-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
Just below the train bridge along the Arkansas River downstream of City Park. Easiest access is from Reservoir Rd off Carlile Ave. Paul Hurtado Pueblo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [cobirds] Cobirds vs Facebook

2018-12-10 Thread Paul Hurtado
irds is alive and well, and these other platforms offer much more than they might detract. In my opinion, the email lists benefit most from these other platforms when some of us pick one or two to add to our own online activities, and make sure to cross post interesting observations when they pop u

[cobirds] Keeping tabs on the Pink-footed Goose

2018-12-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
nd through next week, regardless of whether or not the bird sticks around it's current location. So, if you live in the area, I hope you're not sick of seeing that bird, and please keep up the wild goose chase (especially if the bird decides to relocate!). We very much appreciate it! :-) G

[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose Saturday 12/22

2018-12-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
The bird was observed earlier this morning by others (2nd hand reports of confirmed photos) but the lake cleared out when an eagle flew over. A Long-tailed Duck is here as well. Paul Hurtado Reno NV / Pueblo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Pink-footed Goose Saturday 12/22

2018-12-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
I just relocated the goose among a huge flock just west of this location. SW of the intersection of Co Rd 17 and 16: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f9vza -Paul Hurtado On Sat, Dec 22, 2018, 8:53 AM Paul Hurtado The bird was observed earlier this morning by others (2nd hand reports of > confir

[cobirds] BARNACLE GOOSE in northeastern CO

2018-12-24 Thread Paul Hurtado
e off list! Thanks! Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV and Pueblo, 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.

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake still present

2019-01-02 Thread Paul Hurtado
Currently being viewed from the location for this checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51212345 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV and Pueblo, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose

2019-01-02 Thread Paul Hurtado
Currently just north of it's usual lake on the golf course. Close to the main road but visible from the path around the lake where it overlooks the golf course. Good Birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&

[cobirds] "Greenland" Geese in CO

2019-01-07 Thread Paul Hurtado
harvested bird might get feather and/or tissue analyses done to determine provenance (I'm trying to get an update on this, so if you're in the loop I'd appreciate an update). IMO the outcome of that analysis has some weight in thinking about whether or not this latest bird "counts

Re: [cobirds] Denver Birding Question

2015-06-24 Thread Paul Hurtado
Hi Jennifer, Definitely check out the information at www.coloradocountybirding.org, which should give you plenty of options for birding in and around Denver. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Jun 23, 2015 8:33 AM, "Jennifer Miller" wrote: > Hi All, > > I will be in Denver next

[cobirds] Clay-colored Sparrow, Heaton Campground (Dillon Res.)

2015-07-07 Thread Paul Hurtado
There was a singing Clay-colored Sparrow near the tent sites this morning. It was flagged when I ebirded my checklist for the morning so I thought I would pass it along to CObirds as well. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV (formerly Pueblo, CO) -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Re: Clay-colored Sparrow, Heaton Campground (Dillon Res.)

2015-07-07 Thread Paul Hurtado
Correction! After having a little coffee and listening to some spizella recordings online, I'm thinking it is much more likely that the 1 and 2 note calls I heard were actually the very rapid/buzzy calls of a CHIPPING SPARROW, not Clay-colored. I'd never heard single note calls from Clay-colored

[cobirds] Cattle Egret, Pueblo

2015-10-24 Thread Paul Hurtado
Right now, loafing with gulls along shore below the visitor center (near the south marina) at Lake Pueblo SP. Paul Hurtado -- 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] Philadelphia Vireo, 2x Red-headed Woodpecker (Pueblo)

2022-05-21 Thread Paul Hurtado
you enter the Osprey Picnic area. Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- -- 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 at http://groups.google.