[cobirds] Yard list

2024-03-16 Thread Peter Ruprecht
every October. Peter Ruprecht Superior -- -- 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.com/group/cobirds *

[cobirds] Brambling

2024-01-06 Thread Peter Gent
in CO, found at: https://cobrc.org/Reports/SpeciesDetail.aspx?id=478 Click on the blue icons to see the previous reports and photos. Cheers, Peter Gent, Boulder. Chairman CBRC. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Surf Scoter - Baseline Reservoir, Boulder County

2023-11-03 Thread Peter Burke
COBirders, Peter Gent discovered a female Surf Scoter at Baseline Reservoir this morning, which has since been well photographed by John Salisbury and others from the north end along Baseline Rd. The bird was actively feeding and occasionally seen in flight. A Common Loon was also spotted

Re: [cobirds] AOU, Changing bird names

2023-11-03 Thread Peter Ruprecht
ething like "Crescent-chested" sounds better to a lot of people than "Buff-breasted". Finally, while we're at it, could we please consider reverting Northern Harrier to Marsh Hawk? :) Peter Ruprecht Superior On Thu, Nov 2, 2023 at 11:04 PM Megan Miller wrote: > I

[cobirds] Boulder County Birding Oct. 27

2023-10-27 Thread Peter Burke
or so Killdeer. There were quite a few Northern Pintail, several Canvasback and a lone Wood Duck among 500+ ducks on the water. Boulder Res. had the continuing Pacific and Common Loons and a lone Red-breasted Merganser. Sandhill Cranes continue streaming by... Best, Peter Burke -- -- You

Re: [cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, 9/27/23

2023-09-27 Thread Peter Ruprecht
of the banding nets, where it waited all night to be found by the astonished bander at dawn. And thus that is probably (hopefully!) the only case of a "flamingo" ever being caught in a mist net. Maybe you had to be there... :) Peter Ruprecht Superior On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM meredith wrote:

[cobirds] Limpkin update

2023-08-11 Thread Peter Gent
/Reports/Checklist.aspx Thanks to Karen Rau (finder), Pamela StClair, Steve Stachowiak, Brandon Percival, Aaron Driscoll and Todd Deininger for submitting reports on this bird: their reports can be seen by scrolling down to Limpkin at https://cobrc.org/Reports/ Cheers, Peter Gent. Chairman CBRC

[cobirds] 64th Supplement

2023-07-08 Thread Peter Gent
records have been reviewed. Peter Gent, Boulder. Chairman CBRC. -- -- 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.

[cobirds] CBRC update

2023-07-01 Thread Peter Gent
their sightings of rare birds in Colorado to the CBRC as well as ebird. The list of birds considered rare is under 'Documentations' and 'Review List'. Peter Gent, Boulder. Chairman CBRC. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Limpkin in Colorado

2023-06-24 Thread Peter Gent
(no need to list it as 'New to the State'), which would add to the 3 records already submitted. Cheers, Peter Gent. Chairman CBRC. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@google

[cobirds] Black-b Whistling Duck in CO

2023-06-21 Thread Peter Gent
in Colorado being submitted to the CBRC as well as to ebird. Cheers, Peter Gent. Chairman CBRC. -- -- 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 opti

[cobirds] B-b Whistling Ducks

2023-06-20 Thread Peter Gent
All, There are 6 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Pella Crossing near Hygiene in Boulder County now. On a rock island in the east lake 3 minutes east of the parking lot. Peter Gent, Boulder. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Arctic Loon in Colorado

2023-06-03 Thread Peter Gent
the reports and map locations up-to-date and available to be looked at. This is an ongoing project, and I wish to thank Winston for his help. Cheers, Peter Gent. Chairman CBRC. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

Re: [cobirds] Posting

2023-05-29 Thread Peter Ruprecht
Paula, and anyone, If you don't want your observations to end up on any of the eBird rare bird alerts (which greatly increases their visibility) you can go to https://ebird.org/prefs and check the appropriate box. Peter Ruprecht Superior On Mon, May 29, 2023 at 9:46 AM Paula Hansley wrote

[cobirds] PHOTO REQUEST - Showcase your best photos from winter in Colorado Birds!

2023-05-29 Thread Peter Burke
. Best, Peter Burke Managing Editor, Colorado Birds edi...@cobirds.org -- -- 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 gro

Re: [cobirds] Acadian Flycatcher update

2023-05-23 Thread Peter Gent
://cobrc.org/Reports/SpeciesDetail.aspx?id=265 Cheers, Peter Gent. Chairman, CBRC. On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 5:49 AM Brandon wrote: > The bird was still present and see many yesterday through 740pm at Bell > Grove at Chico Basin Ranch. $15 per person to visit the ranch. Hope to > have an up

[cobirds] Boulder Grays

2023-05-12 Thread Peter Burke
/photos/pgburke/52893312928 Good birding! Peter Burke Boulder, CO -- -- 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.

[cobirds] Red-faced Warbler in CO

2023-05-03 Thread Peter Gent
for this species in Colorado. Cheers, Peter Gent. Chairman, CBRC. -- -- 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.

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler

2023-05-02 Thread Peter Gent
All, The PRWA continues along Big Dry Creek as described by John T. 1/4 mile west of Westcliffe Parkway in creek by 2nd apartment block. Peter Gent, Boulder. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

Re: Fw: [cobirds] Rare warbler diets

2023-04-22 Thread Peter Burke
the Yellow-throated Warbler never returned while I was there, but that's how it often goes... Best, Peter Burke Boulder On Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 10:29 AM DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > I intended this to go to everyone, not just Nathan. Sorry. > Dave > -

[cobirds] Congrats to Luke Pheneger for finding a First State Record today...in Nebraska.

2023-04-07 Thread Peter Burke
, Peter Burke Boulder, CO -- -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All po

Re: [cobirds] nesting red-bellied woodpecker?

2023-03-07 Thread Peter Gent
has seen a male bird in the Walden Ponds area this winter (as far as I am aware), so I think it's a bit early to presume the female is nesting there. Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 2:09 PM 'ronbco' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > A frien

Re: [cobirds] Blog on the Yellow Rail Detection

2022-12-14 Thread Peter Burke
the Yellow Rail by hearing it! Best, Peter Burke Managing Editor, Colorado Birds edi...@cobirds.org On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 1:51 PM Cinnamon Bergeron < cinnamonberge...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you for sharing. > Excellent blog post! > I love hearing these kinds of stories. >

Re: [cobirds] late warblers in CO

2022-12-04 Thread Peter Burke
2.prod.outlook.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/PH7PR12MB7354820A604B0EA3439F106BC1199%40PH7PR12MB7354.namprd12.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Best, Peter Burke -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[cobirds] Brambling in Prowers County

2022-10-31 Thread Peter Gent
in Colorado and the first in 10 years since one was seen in Bear Creek Lake Park, which is just east of Morrison, in November 2012. https://cobrc.org/Reports/SpeciesDetail.aspx?id=478 Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] CBRC Report

2022-10-19 Thread Peter Gent
referring to the Lilian's race of Eastern Meadowlark. This addition brings the Colorado State list to 519 species. All the CBRC Reports can be found at: https://cobrc.org/Reports/Publications.aspx Peter Gent, Boulder. Chairman, CBRC. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Sooty Fox Sparrow, Boulder Co., Oct. 11

2022-10-11 Thread Peter Burke
Ted, Thanks for sharing this sighting. If you know Kieren please encourage him to submit the sighting to the Colorado Birds Records Committee <https://cobrc.org/> (https://cobrc.org/) for review! Best, Peter Burke Boulder, CO On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 4:38 PM Ted Floyd wrote: >

[cobirds] Thick-billed Kingbird

2022-09-25 Thread Peter Gent
. This is the first sighting where the bird has stayed around, and so has now been seen by a good number of birders. Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Buff-breasted Sandpipers

2022-09-13 Thread Peter Gent
to have been a productive breeding season for this species. Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. -- -- 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

Re: [cobirds] SULPHUR-bellied FLYCATCHER, Chico basin 9/10

2022-09-10 Thread Peter Burke
on the bird after it flushed from the Russian Olives, but then it flew out of sight. I hope others are able to relocate it this afternoon or tomorrow. How long did your bird stick around for? Peter On Sat, Sep 10, 2022 at 3:20 PM DUANE NELSON wrote: > Great find, and within the expected win

[cobirds] SULPHUR-bellied FLYCATCHER, Chico basin 9/10

2022-09-10 Thread Peter Burke
A Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher was seen well and photographed in a field behind the banding station and the Casita. !!! -- Best, Peter Burke -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Meadowlark split

2022-08-03 Thread Peter Gent
well also refer to the Lilian's race. This will be determined in the near future, so that the new Chihuahuan Meadowlark will be well documented to have occurred in Colorado. This highlights the importance of maintaining and expanding the CBRC database of rare birds in Colorado. Peter Gent, Boulder

[cobirds] Bands on Cassia Crossbills

2022-07-26 Thread Peter Ruprecht
help determine whether the CO Cassias have dispersed from southern ID. Peter Ruprecht Superior -- -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Getting ready for hummingbird field trips

2022-07-15 Thread Peter Burke
Just to add to Chuck’s post, another good hummingbird reference is an excellent article by David Tønnessen in the Summer issue of Colorado Birds on female-type hummingbird identification, available to all CFO members on the CFO website. Good birding, Peter Burke, Boulder CO On Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Re: [cobirds] Dark morph Swainson's(?) Hawk, Park County

2022-07-11 Thread Peter Ruprecht
Paula, I think Swainson's is the only dark morph buteo that is normally in Colorado and that has such light undertail coverts. So that also supports your initial ID. Quite a good-looking bird! (BTW, dark morph Swainson's are fairly common where I grew up in Idaho.) Peter Ruprecht Superior

[cobirds] CBRC Report

2022-07-08 Thread Peter Gent
Longspur. Peter Gent, Boulder. Chairman, CBRC. -- -- 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.com/group/cobirds?h

[cobirds] Raven spectacle - Boulder Co

2022-06-16 Thread Peter Ruprecht
around mid-morning to early afternoon. Usually there are at most a few dozen flying together, which is still neat to see. Peter Ruprecht Superior -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] Fwd: Boyd Lake

2022-05-09 Thread Peter Gent
All, The consensus for the 'shorebird sp' at Boyd Lake is a Lesser Yellowlegs. Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. -- Forwarded message - From: Jonathan Dunn Date: Mon, May 9, 2022, 8:22 PM Subject: Re: Boyd Lake To: Peter Gent Hi Peter, Hits me as a Lesser Yellowlegs

[cobirds] Boyd Lake

2022-05-09 Thread Peter Gent
All, https://ebird.org/checklist?subID=S109459534 by the Ketchams does not show the Garganey from 7-9am this morning. However, it does show an interesting shorebird photo under 'shorebird sp'. It looks possibly like a female Ruff to me? Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. -- -- You received

[cobirds] GARGANEY in Boulder County

2022-05-09 Thread Peter Gent
in Colorado to the CBRC are welcome. Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 11:56 PM DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote: > Eric et al, > My journal entry for 26 April 1996 says: "Garganey (1 pair) LIFE LIST > (COLORADO LIFE LIST) First seen early in week at Jim Hamm pa

[cobirds] DFO field trip to South Boulder Creek

2022-05-07 Thread Peter Ruprecht
are available at the trailhead. Register at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Register.aspx?TripID=13940 Peter Ruprecht Superior -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@google

[cobirds] El Paso County

2022-05-07 Thread Peter Gent
, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. -- -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All po

[cobirds] HUDSONIAN GODWIT, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder County

2022-05-02 Thread Peter Burke
Dowitchers and a smattering of other shorebirds and peeps, most if not all Least Sandpipers. The scene turned hectic when a Peregrine Falcon showed up for a snack, putting the shorebirds along with 100+ Franklin's Gulls and many ducks into frenzied flight. Good birding, Peter Burke, Boulder County, CO

[cobirds] CBRC Update

2022-04-25 Thread Peter Gent
, Peter Gent. Boulder. -- -- 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.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All po

[cobirds] Brown Pelican

2022-04-16 Thread Peter Gent
/SpeciesDetail.aspx?id=72 Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder. -- -- 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.com/group/cobirds?h

[cobirds] Register TODAY for the Mountain Plover Festival, April 29 - May 1!

2022-04-15 Thread Peter Burke
year's Festival by visiting mountainploverfestival.com Note: this promotional message has been approved by the CFO board of directors. Best, Peter Burke Boulder, Colorado -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to

[cobirds] Updated website

2022-03-12 Thread Peter Gent
low County Birding and picking a county, you can see the recent ebird sightings just for that county and download a printable 2 page pdf of the lists for each of Colorado's 64 counties. This just illustrates all the great information on the CFO and CBRC websites. Peter Gent, Boulder. Interim chair

Re: [cobirds] eBird Images

2022-03-06 Thread Peter Ruprecht
to the photo: https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48000960529-ebird-media-upload-faq#anchorotheruse ). Peter Ruprecht Superior On Sun, Mar 6, 2022 at 5:55 PM mvjo...@gmail.com wrote: > I am preparing an article regarding birds, and though my own bird photo > library is pretty ext

[cobirds] Everyone loves owls!

2022-03-04 Thread Peter Burke
we provide that feedback constructively, then we're helping. Good birding everyone, Peter Burke CFO Board of Directors -- -- 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

[cobirds] Pyrrhuloxia update

2022-02-14 Thread Peter Gent
Birds. Peter Gent, Boulder. Interim Chairman, CFO RC. -- -- 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.com/gro

[cobirds] better-than-average raptoring - Boulder County

2022-02-13 Thread Peter Ruprecht
- 1 American Kestrel - 1 Prairie Falcon and there were another 2-3 redtails and 3-4 kestrels along 75th St heading back to Lagerman. Peter Ruprecht Superior -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Pyrrhuloxia in Denver

2022-02-12 Thread Peter Gent
Committee to have some documentation of this bird, including photos. You can submit at https://cobrc.org/Reporting/ Thanks, Peter Gent. Boulder. , -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Colorado Birds is seeking a Feature Writer!

2022-02-10 Thread Peter Burke
The Field* contains a brief description of statewide weather conditions for the reporting period and details notable sightings from across the state. As a regular feature writer for the journal, the author would receive $150 per report. *Anyone interested should contact Peter Burke edi...@cobirds.org *. I

[cobirds] Colorado Birds Winter 2022 issue available on the CFO website!

2021-12-24 Thread Peter Burke
wishes for the new year and good birding everyone!, Peter Burke Managing Editor, Colorado Birds edi...@cobirds.org -- -- 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 mor

[cobirds] geese at Stearns Lake, Boulder County

2021-11-19 Thread Peter Ruprecht
comparison, an apparently non-hybrid dark-morph Snow Goose. (Photo at https://ebird.org/checklist/S97785549 ; let me know if you think the ID is wrong. In real life, the bird seemed darker and grayer than in the pic.) Lots of raptors there as usual, including my FOS Rough-legged Hawk. Peter Ruprech

[cobirds] On Mexican Ducks and the notion that not every bird is identifiable

2021-11-14 Thread Peter Burke
the post don't work, here are the URLs: *Leukering/Mlodinow* - http://web.corral.tacc.utexas.edu/UAF/arctos/mediaUploads/demboski/In_the_Scope_CB_October_2012.pdf *Bushong* - https://www.aba.org/mexican-duck/ *Mlodinow* - https://www.aba.org/mexican-duck-photo-essay/ Good birding, Peter Bur

[cobirds] late-nesting goldfinches - Boulder Co

2021-10-24 Thread Peter Ruprecht
nesting in this area. I personally did not see any nesting behavior until after July 15. Granted, goldfinches are not the earliest species to start breeding ... but to me this seems like one more little example of how songbirds' status is a bit "off" this year. Peter Ruprech

[cobirds] Colorado Birds is seeking high quality photographs of Gulls for the winter issue

2021-10-19 Thread Peter Burke
or on the ground. - Second winter *Ring-billed Gull* in flight. Please send photos to davidtonness...@gmail.com, and thank you! Best, Peter Burke Managing Editor, Colorado Birds edi...@cobirds.org -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Colorado Birds Fall issue available on CFO website

2021-10-04 Thread Peter Burke
plores the ecology of fall migration. Enjoy! Peter Burke Managing Editor, Colorado Birds edi...@cobirds.org -- -- 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 mor

[cobirds] Red-shouldered Hawk - Loma - not my sighting

2021-09-11 Thread Peter Ruprecht
A Red-shouldered Hawk was reported on iNaturalist with good photos at Highline St Park near Loma on 9/9. I haven't seen it reported elsewhere and it's a pretty significant rarity so I thought it'd be good to mention here. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/94389425 Peter Ruprecht Superior

[cobirds] Final weekend for CFO Shorebird Field Trips -- a few spots are still left!

2021-09-08 Thread Peter Burke
your spot. Each trip is limited to just 10 birders and costs just $10 for CFO members, $25 for nonmembers. For more information and to register, visit the CFO website <https://cobirds.org/CFO/Events/Info.aspx?id=95>. https://cobirds.org/CFO/Events/Info.aspx?id=95 Good birding, Peter Bur

[cobirds] CFO Fall Shorebirding Trips are a hit and there are still a few spots this weekend...

2021-09-01 Thread Peter Burke
+ CFO trip leader. Cost is $10 for CFO members, $25 for non-members. Good birding! Peter Burke CFO Board of Directors -- -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Mallard stealing crawfish from Grebes

2021-08-26 Thread Peter Ruprecht
ago I watched in amazement as a drake used its bill to dispatch a medium-sized bullfrog and then struggled for several minutes to swallow it. Peter Ruprecht Superior On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 1:11 PM rjpa...@gmail.com wrote: > In the shallow bay at the end of the Boulder West trailhead yester

[cobirds] CFO Shorebird Field Trips begin next weekend

2021-08-22 Thread Peter Burke
s*: https://cobirds.org/CFO/Events/Info.aspx?id=95 - *Eric Hynes Shorebird Presentation*: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBP3yA5x0dxoAKooAFZ0lw Good birding, Peter Burke CFO Board of Directors -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colo

[cobirds] CFO's Shorebird Field Trips are filling up fast!

2021-08-10 Thread Peter Burke
enter State Wildlife Areas and State Parks, more info on that at cpwshop.com. Good birding, Peter Burke CFO Board of Directors -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegro

[cobirds] CFO Fall Shorebird Workshops are filling up fast!

2021-08-06 Thread Peter Burke
gt; *today! Please note that Colorado requires that individuals and groups visiting State Parks and State Wildlife Areas purchase the appropriate pass. <http://cpwshop.com> Good birding, Peter Burke CFO Board of Directors -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] FREE Online Shorebird ID Presentation Saturday August 7, 7PM

2021-08-05 Thread Peter Burke
for identifying shorebirds by focusing on structure and behavior. Saturday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Registration is FREE! Use the link below to reserve your spot today. *REGISTER* <https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdeGgpj0qEt270CIHio3SDaSINrW50Gir%20> Good birding, Peter Burke CFO Board of Directors -- -

[cobirds] Western Field Ornithologists Paper Deadline Extended to July 12

2021-06-30 Thread Peter Burke
participation and discounted full memberships to each group's members. More information is available on the CFO website <https://cobirds.org/CFO.aspx?id=12>. Best, Peter Burke Managing Editor, Colorado Birds edi...@cobirds.org -- -- You received this message because you are subs

[cobirds] Register TODAY for the CFO 2021 Annual Meeting with Richard Crossley!

2021-06-29 Thread Peter Burke
0TbO_Y-nWSxzr2JZAmtal_n0Mg7oSJEyA <https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtfu-hqTMqGNOwuZV_WdC5ZJcAED5wEAJC?fbclid=IwAR3zAB00tb4v3lXUrbi-lq4acc0TbO_Y-nWSxzr2JZAmtal_n0Mg7oSJEyA> Best, Peter Burke Managing Editor, Colorado Birds edi...@cobirds.org -- -- You received this message because you ar

[cobirds] Colorado Birds Summer Issue is now available online

2021-06-22 Thread Peter Burke
first documented case of leucism in Black Swifts. Dave Leatherman's always-entertaining column, The Hungry Bird, examines a highly specialized feeding strategy that involves flipping over cowpies, if you can believe it. And Peter Gent has reviewed a new novel from John Vanderpoel, Full Chase Mode, det

[cobirds] Yellow Grosbeak

2021-05-30 Thread Peter Gent
of time. Please do not abuse their hospitality. Cheers, Peter Gent. Boulder, CO. -- -- 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 gro

[cobirds] Sagebrush Sparrow, Admiral Burke Park, Boulder Cty

2021-05-17 Thread Peter Burke
was standing, then with a second pass, the sparrow disappeared into the scrub. I did hear a few high-pitched chips, but I never relocated it. Peter Burke Boulder County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to

[cobirds] Official Results for the 2021 Colorado Birding Challenge!

2021-05-14 Thread Peter Burke
event that we hope will be around for decades to come! *Peter Burke* CFO Board of Directors COBC Competition Reviewer -- -- 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

[cobirds] Call for Papers for the 2021 Virtual Conference of Western Field Ornithologists

2021-05-10 Thread Peter Burke
virtually – at the conference! Peter Burke Colorado Birds Managing Editor -- -- 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 gro

[cobirds] Congratulations to COBC Teams!

2021-05-09 Thread Peter Burke
County had the highest par value at 218 - Over $30,000 has been pledged! Winners of the four competition categories will be awarded $1,000 to donate to the Colorado nonprofit organization of their choice. Peter Burke Colorado Birds Managing Editor -- -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] New wildlife Parks Pass?

2021-05-05 Thread Peter Burke
elease-Details.aspx?NewsID=7734 Good birding, Peter Peter Burke Colorado Birds Managing Editor On Wed, May 5, 2021 at 9:12 AM Jared Hamby wrote: > Hey everyone. I remember seeing some emails a couple months ago about a > new wildlife pass starting May 1st. I tried to find it but I'

[cobirds] BLACK-THRATED GRAY WARBLER - BOULDER

2021-04-29 Thread Peter Burke
Good morning COBirders, A Black-throated Gray Warbler along the west end of the marsh at Admiral Burke Park off Mohawk Drive. The bird was seen this morning at 8:20 working the SE corner. Good birding, Peter -- Peter Burke Boulder, Colorado Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/gp/pgburke/0sc

[cobirds] The Colorado Birds Spring Issue is available to CFO Members on cobirds.org

2021-04-24 Thread Peter Burke
and to help support all CFO activities. Good birding, Peter Burke Colorado Birds Managing Editor -- -- 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, vi

[cobirds] Passerine migration

2021-04-16 Thread Peter Gent
of unfamiliarity with that store. Surprisingly for a male, I did ask for directions twice. Peter Gent. S Boulder near Table Mesa. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@google

[cobirds] Very large flock of Curlew, Boulder

2021-04-14 Thread Peter Gent
County in over 44 years birding here. Peter Gent, Boulder. -- -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Bluebird dearth

2021-04-07 Thread Peter Ruprecht
) but there were at least a hundred each day, sometimes in flocks of 40-50. There have been some good-sized flocks (30+) in other areas of S. Boulder County since then, but not near my house. Overall, I'd say the total number I've seen this year is higher than usual. Peter Ruprecht Superior On Wed

[cobirds] Looking for volunteer book reviewer

2021-03-26 Thread Peter Burke
COBirders, Colorado Birds is seeking a book reviewer to provide 1-4 articles per year. If you are interested, please send a brief note to edi...@cobirds.org. Good birding, Peter Peter Burke Colorado Birds Managing Editor Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/gp/pgburke/0scHt9> LinkedIn

[cobirds] CFO YouTube Channel

2021-03-22 Thread Peter Burke
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBP3yA5x0dxoAKooAFZ0lw> today and SUBSCRIBE! Peter Burke Colorado Birds Managing Editor -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroup

Re: [cobirds] Re: Aggressive Owl in Superior

2021-02-03 Thread Peter Ruprecht
are in territorial mode. Just like we (or at least some of us!) have learned to respect the coyotes that share our suburban areas. Peter Ruprecht Superior On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 4:28 PM Scott wrote: > It is unlikely that any Great Horned Owl would defend its nest before the > eggs have h

[cobirds] Palm Warbler, Adams

2021-01-28 Thread Peter Gent
All, The Palm Warbler remains on the island under the bridge by the outfall along the South Platte river. Park at the junction of York St and E 64th, and walk 1/4 mile northeast. Peter Gent, Boulder. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Reminder to share your bird photos with Colorado Birds!

2020-12-28 Thread Peter Burke
...@cobirds.org. Thanks and Happy New Year! Peter Peter Burke Editor, Colorado Birds Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/gp/pgburke/0scHt9> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/pburke303/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Varied Thrush

2020-12-08 Thread Peter Gent
All, The male Varied Thrush is currently on the south bank of Clear Creek opposite the library just west of downtown Golden. Peter Gent, Boulder. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [cobirds] hybrid geese

2020-12-07 Thread Peter Ruprecht
reviewers and other experts in reminding me about this! Peter Ruprecht Superior On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 11:17 AM Derek Hill wrote: > > There is, as to be expected, an influx of goose reports for our state. Via > ebird, there are incoming reports of the gamut: cacklingXross's, > c

Re: [cobirds] Pine squirrels, Douglas County

2020-12-06 Thread Peter Ruprecht
of cones this year could be pushing the squirrels to unusual locations to find food. Kind of like how Red Crossbills were a dime-a-dozen last year but really scarce now. Peter Ruprecht Superior On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM John Ealy wrote: > Pardon this peripheral bird topic, bu

Re: [cobirds] Re: Varied Thrush in Weld County

2020-12-01 Thread Peter Ruprecht
, this process could very well take a couple of days. It's not necessarily a reflection of the quality of your report. Even unconfirmed submissions should show up immediately in eBird's rare bird reports, though. Regards, Peter Ruprecht Superior On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 8:20 AM Jenny Shelton wrote

[cobirds] Western vs Clark's Grebe

2020-11-30 Thread Peter Ruprecht
://www.inaturalist.org/observations/65853723 for another confusing example. Is the width of the black stripe on the back of the neck a better feature? Or the flank color? Should I swim out and try to get a DNA sample? Any advice gratefully accepted! Peter Ruprecht Superior -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] Public Land Closures

2020-10-21 Thread Peter Ruprecht
Several Boulder County Parks and Open Space properties are also closed: https://www.bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/trail-closures/ Similarly with several Boulder OSMP areas: https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/temporary-closures Peter Ruprecht Superior On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 2:00

[cobirds] Ring-bill Airlines - Boulder

2020-10-16 Thread Peter Ruprecht
the grabbing; it had latched onto the gull's belly with one pincher and was getting the ride of its life. After about a minute, the gull landed back on the shoreline and managed to disengage the crawdad, which flipped back into the water and disappeared. Peter Ruprecht Superior -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Rock Wrens (?) at Rocky Mtn. Arsenal

2020-10-04 Thread 'Peter Ruprecht' via Colorado Birds
our brick patio.) Peter RuprechtSuperior On Sunday, October 4, 2020, 7:24:12 AM MDT, J V Rudd wrote: Hi all,Had a great day at RMA with a Lesser Yellowlegs & a Sage Thrasher being added to my 2020 list. https://ebird.org/checklist/S74362841However, there was a 3rd bird which stumpe

[cobirds] Has anyone had firsthand experience seeing dead birds in Colorado?

2020-09-29 Thread Peter Burke
Hi COBirders, CFO is looking for someone who has seen firsthand what has been reported as a significant regional die off of songbirds in early September. If so, please contact me off list. Thank you, Peter Burke Managing Editor, Colorado Birds (973) 214-0140 Flickr <https://www.flickr.com

Re: [cobirds] Hawk i.d. Storm Mountain, Larimer Cty

2020-09-16 Thread 'Peter Ruprecht' via Colorado Birds
f the tail, and they have light windows or panels on the outer third of the wing.  I admit to having been fooled by this (cough cough) more than once! Peter RuprechtSuperior On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 7:55:19 PM MDT, Dave Hyde wrote: Thank you all for your suggestions. I accept the pal

[cobirds] Seeking Assistant Editor for Colorado Birds

2020-09-12 Thread Peter Burke
reply to edi...@cobirds.org. Thank you, Peter Burke, Boulder County Managing Editor, Colorado Birds -- 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] Pectoral Sandpipers - Boulder Co

2020-09-12 Thread 'Peter Ruprecht' via Colorado Birds
. Anyway, all that mud has got to be attractive to other migrating shorebirds so Little Gaynor may be worth a look during the next couple of weeks. Peter RuprechtSuperior, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Black-throated Sparrow, Boulder Reservoir, Boulder Cty.

2020-08-29 Thread Peter Burke
ashers. Photos of the sparrow and lark bunting can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pgburke/ Good birding, Peter Burke, Niwot, CO Peter Burke 7988 James Court Niwot, CO 80503 (973) 214-0140 Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/gp/pgburke/0scHt9> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.c

Re: [cobirds] Lake County Bird ID

2020-08-24 Thread 'Peter Ruprecht' via Colorado Birds
. Peter RuprechtSuperior On Sunday, August 23, 2020, 9:47:00 PM MDT, julieama...@gmail.com wrote: Good evening! Yesterday morning I hiked around Turquoise Lake, near Leadville, and observed two birds I'm not positive in identifying. The first looked like a House Wren, but I wasn't

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