Re: [cobirds] Re: A Goldfinch challenge for David Leatherman

2023-07-06 Thread Steve B
with their tongues. I first saw this long ago at the hummingbird aviary at the Desert Museum in Tucson where the closed environment makes it easy to see this behavior throughout the day. Steve Bouricius Peaceful Valley On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 4:32 PM Dave wrote: > David et al, > Paula might be right.

[cobirds] Cherry Creek St Park - Pelican Pt Closed to the Public

2023-04-14 Thread 'Steve Stachowiak' via Colorado Birds
policing the area. The point can be approached from the Prairie Loop to the west that allows distant views with a scope. But that requires a good pair of rubber boots and trudging a fair distance. There are currently excellent mudflats all along the south shore. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak

[cobirds] More Cassin’s Finch news, et. al.

2023-01-12 Thread Steve Brown
this year are the American Tree Sparrows I am catching. I only see one loner ATSP some years, and none at all most winters. So far I’ve banded 8 in the last couple weeks. Unexpected, and they are attractive soarrows. A bonus. Good winter birding, Steve Brown Colo Spgs, (Mountain Shadows

[cobirds] Pacific Wren, CSR, El Paso Co, Fri.

2022-10-28 Thread Steve Brown
than that, it is pretty quiet! Weather looks okay for the weekend, so I will probably remain open until the 31st or so. Good birding, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Banding, CSR, El Paso Co, Sunday

2022-05-22 Thread Steve Brown
this my second busiest spring in ten years at CSR. 450 Chipping Sparrows have surely helped! Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] CSR Banding, El Paso Co, Sat

2021-09-11 Thread Steve Brown
. Have a good weekend, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- 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] Banding at CSR, El Paso Co., Thurs

2021-09-09 Thread Steve Brown
, and 9/10 225. (Mostly a big chunk of the 1900 Chipping Sparrows I caught for the season). What a difference a year (and a drought) makes. Hoping for some moisture again soon, Good birding, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Re: Yellow Grosbeak viewing Tuesday

2021-06-01 Thread Steve Brown
I was looking at my pictures from 9:15 a.m. today, and don’t see any blood or stains then. Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad > On May 31, 2021, at 4:54 PM, Sebastian Patti > wrote: > >  > Yes it surely does . . . looks also as if the bird has some staining on the

[cobirds] CSR Banding, El Paso Co., Sun.

2021-05-09 Thread Steve Brown
, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- -- 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] Yellow Warbler, CSR, El Paso Co.,Wed

2021-05-05 Thread Steve Brown
Towhees, a seen female Myrtle Yellow-rumped Warbler, and a pair of Black-chinned Hummingbirds. 16 birds today. Maybe things are starting. Happy Migration, Steve Brown COS Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Lincoln’s Sparrows early? El Paso Co.

2021-03-13 Thread Steve Brown
? Also, I am still getting “female type” Cassin’s Finches -2 this morning. But no snow yet. Thanks, Steve Brown Mountain Shadows neighborhood Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

Re: [cobirds] Purple Finch

2021-03-06 Thread Steve Brown
coming to the feeders. Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad > On Mar 6, 2021, at 9:35 AM, Ira Sanders wrote: >  > Birders, > This morning at 9 am when I was putting out the feeders and refilling, I had > 3 female birds that at 1st struck me as Cassin's Finches

[cobirds] Huddled Bushtits, El Paso Co, Sun

2021-02-14 Thread Steve Brown
, and even 5 huddled together in the cold, but this pic today was the best. Enjoy togetherness. Happy Valentines Day, Steve Brown Mountain Shadows, Colorado Springs > >  -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Re: Owls in NoCO

2020-11-29 Thread Steve Germaine
Yes- try the river trail at Lee Martinez park. An ESO pair nested successfully there this year, with at least one chick fledged. From the main parking lot (at the ballfields) walk north to the river trail proper, then west at the new kiosk. The nest was between the kiosk and the footbridge up

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwing Arapahoe County

2020-11-07 Thread Steve Stachowiak
, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch -- 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 view this discussion on the

[cobirds] Field Sparrow CCSP Arap County

2020-10-16 Thread Steve Stachowiak
to cross the creek to see the Nelson’ s Sparrow. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, 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

[cobirds] Unusual chickadee sightings - CSR, El Paso Co

2020-10-06 Thread Steve Brown
of 25-40 birds/day. More on season banding numbers later. Happy migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] CSR Chipping Sparrow note

2020-09-08 Thread Steve Brown
. This continued for a couple weeks, then things were about 50-50 in mid-August. Now I am seeing about 95% juvenile birds, with only about 10 adults this week, with 350-400 juvenile birds. FYI. Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Migrants, CSR, El Paso Co., Sun

2020-08-30 Thread Steve Brown
soon, Happy Migration and Stay Healthy, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] Hummer Report, COS, El Paso Co., Thurs

2020-07-23 Thread Steve Brown
love Colorado back-yard birding! Enjoy, Steve Brown Colo Spgs, Mountain Shadows neighborhood Sent from my iPad -- 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] Northeast CO yesterday

2020-05-26 Thread Steve Larson
information about bird sightings in Colorado! Much thanks to the RBA compilers! Steve Larson Northglenn, 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, sen

[cobirds] Philadelphia Vireo Sedgwick Cnty

2020-05-21 Thread Steve Larson
Warbler, an Ovenbird, a Northern Waterthrush and an Indigo Bunting. Glenn Walbeck and I also had a female Magnolia Warbler below the dam at Prewitt Res in Logan cnty. Steve Larson Northglenn, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Philadelphia Vireo Sedgwick Cnty

2020-05-21 Thread Steve Larson
Warbler, an Ovenbird, a Northern Waterthrush and an Indigo Bunting. Glenn Walbeck and I also had a female Magnolia Warbler below the dam at Prewitt Res in Logan cnty. Steve Larson Northglenn, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Tues.

2020-04-28 Thread Steve Brown
Northern Waterthrush, an adult banded today. Also seen was my FOY Western Kingbird on the entrance road. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Ross's Goose, Clear Spring Ranch, El Paso Co, Sat

2020-04-25 Thread Steve Brown
y mornings lately. Migrant banding is still slow, but that is expected until about May 1. Good birding, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[cobirds] Audubon’s Warbler, COS, El Paso co, Friday.

2020-04-17 Thread Steve Brown
the yard. I assume they are migrants, finally catching some thermals as it heats up here (good heat waves looking at the scar, too). Probably they were piled-up here yesterday with the lousy weather to the North. Stay safe, Steve Brown NW COS Sent from my iPad -- You received this message

[cobirds] Spring birds, NW Colo Spgs

2020-03-30 Thread Steve Brown
! Stay safe, Steve Brown Colorado Springs Sent from my iPad -- 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.co

[cobirds] Nest building behavior ?? - Am. Dippers on Clear Creek at Lowell Blvd, Adams County

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Smith
. The wall has 3 holes each about 4 inches square. The Dippers were using the center hole just west of the graffiti. Steve Smith Denver -- 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] Birding Magazine

2020-02-29 Thread Steve Stachowiak
. These are from back in the day before the current ABA president turned the organization into Audubon Lite Tours. I also have June 2015 - July 2017 to throw in as well. Please contact me directly offline if you are interested in the magazines. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO

Re: [cobirds] Snow Bunting, JeffCo

2020-02-08 Thread Steve Stachowiak
There were people in the creek panning for gold at the bunting’s preferred spot for most of the afternoon. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Jumbo Res Logan/Sedgwick Counties

2020-01-09 Thread Steve Larson
Red Lion SWA on a small patch of open water. I'm sure there could be other goodies there but the open area is rather difficult to see and masses of Snow Geese obscure a lot of the smaller birds. Well worth trying though. Steve Larson Northglenn, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Crook CBC

2019-12-24 Thread Steve Larson
species (second highest total) and 113808 individuals (new high) thanks to all of the Snow Geese. All in all a very good time! Steve Larson Northglenn, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Crook CBC

2019-12-13 Thread Steve Larson
divide up the area ahead of time. Thanks, Steve Larson Northglenn, 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...@google

[cobirds] eBird limitations

2019-12-13 Thread Steve Larson
data base for CO? I realize this might be heresy for the digitally inclined. Respectfully, Steve Larson Northglenn, 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 fr

RE: [cobirds] Hooded Warbler - Arapahoe County

2019-09-23 Thread Steve & Melody
Cobirders, The approximate location of the "small clearing" that I referenced earlier is: 39.577202, -104.982320 Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Stachowiak Sent: Monday, Septembe

[cobirds] Hooded Warbler - Arapahoe County

2019-09-23 Thread Steve Stachowiak
. The bird seems to respond to chipping notes. It was seen on the south bank of the creek quietly foraging close to the ground. It makes a chip or two at long intervals. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Migration (?), CSR, El Paso Co., Thurs

2019-09-19 Thread Steve Brown
the next 5-6 weeks brings, but it has been pretty grim so far. Hoping for a change, soon, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] Fountain Creek Regional Park Annual Fall Bird Count, Sept 14 (El Paso County)

2019-09-18 Thread Steve Getty
was recorded for the second time. I'd also like to extend a thanks to Diana Beatty for help tabulating the results. Good Birding! Steve Getty Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Groove-bilked Ani

2019-09-08 Thread Steve Stachowiak
side. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, 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.co

[cobirds] Re: The New Chatfield State Park, Jeffco and Douglas counties

2019-08-27 Thread Steve Stachowiak
more than Municipal/Industrial. Maybe we should consider that fact before buy Rocky Ford Cantaloupe or Olathe Sweet Corn grown in semi-arid terrain at what cost? Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 6:44:37 PM UTC-6, Tom Wilberding wrote: > &g

[cobirds] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Tues

2019-08-13 Thread Steve Brown
to finally see! Also, Yellow Warblers continue, with 25 banded in the last week. They will be mostly gone by Labor Day. FYI if it is clear tonight, it is prime to scan the face of the moon with a spotting scope and watch the migrant passerines cross the face. Too fun. Steve Brown Colo Spgs

[cobirds] Yellow-crowned Night Heron, El Paso County

2019-05-23 Thread Steve Getty
that they had a photo from Tues, but didn't see yesterday. They'd phone me right away if it showed-up again. No word so far Very interesting possible record. Cordially, Steve Getty, Colorado Springs, CO [cid:image002.jpg@01D51195.4F448EB0] It also has some feathers coming off the head sort

[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler (Bear Creek Park), El Paso County

2019-05-20 Thread Steve Getty
COBirders, A female Chestnut-sided Warbler was at the deck of the Bear Creek Nature Center. Steve Getty, Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[cobirds] Tanager data, El Paso County

2019-05-19 Thread Steve Getty
ative data and wonderful to have these birds moving through! Best, Steve Getty Colorado Springs, 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

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Spring Count, El Paso County (Great-crested Flycatcher, etc.)

2019-05-12 Thread Steve Getty
data compilation! Cordially, Steve Getty Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[cobirds] Piping Plover Arapahoe County

2019-05-09 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, The Piping Plover continues at Ch Crk State Park Smokey Hill swim beach on the north side. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Bl-and-White, Bl-throated Gray Warblers, El Paso County

2019-05-07 Thread Steve Getty
COBirders, Things were quite busy at Sonderman Park at and upstream from Beidleman Center. Male Black-and White and Black-throated Gray Warblers were with a flock of Yellow-rumped. Many other regular arrivals moving around too (no flycatchers ...?) Steve Getty, Colorado Springs -- You

[cobirds] E. Phoebe, N. Waterthrush, El Paso Co. (and Fountain Creek Annual Spring Count, May 11)

2019-05-05 Thread Steve Getty
me if you would like to participate. sge...@coloradocollege.edu Cordially, Steve Getty, Colorado Springs, 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, sen

[cobirds] Bl-thr Gray Warbler, El Paso County

2019-04-27 Thread Steve Getty
COBirders, Was interesting to see warblers picking-up today in the 'Springs. Black-throated Gray was at Sinton Pond in ponderosas east of pond, but then flew NW to Monument Ck. 35-40 Y-rumped with 6 Or-crowned among Sinton, Sonderman, and Bear Creek (comm gardens area). Steve Getty, Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Chaetura swift, Waneka Lake, Boulder County, Apr. 21

2019-04-22 Thread Steve Larson
Swifts in Louisiana in March this year. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S53624713 Steve Larson Northglenn, CO > On April 22, 2019 at 5:46 AM Ted Floyd wrote: > > Hello, everybody. > > Yesterday evening, Easter Sunday, Apr. 21, I saw a small swift over > Waneka La

[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks, Colo Spgs, El Paso, Co, Wed.

2019-04-17 Thread Steve Brown
at Clear Spring Ranch around 4/30.) Steve Brown Colorado Springs, Mountain Shadows neighborhood Sent from my iPad -- 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

Re: [cobirds] HOODED CRANE (female); Denver Co., CO

2019-04-01 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Would someone please call Doug Ward and let him know that Joe Roller has hacked his Cobird account? Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Lesser BB Gull, El Paso County

2019-02-24 Thread Steve Getty
COBirders, A Lesser Black-backed Gull continues, intermittently apparently, at Prospect Lake, Memorial Park, in Colorado Springs. (my 5th try!) Other gulls attending were ~200 Ring-billed and 1 Herring Gull. Cordially, Steve Getty, Colorado Springs [cid:image001.jpg@01D4CC7E.968B1570

[cobirds] Franklin's Gull (breeding plumage in Jan?!), fotos, Pueblo County

2019-01-17 Thread Steve Getty
rders from Pueblo also saw. Cordially, Steve Getty, Colorado Springs [cid:image001.jpg@01D4AE7C.AE17CC80] [cid:image003.jpg@01D4AE94.E203CE00] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk, White-thr Sparrow, El Paso Co.

2019-01-09 Thread Steve Getty
in Colorado Springs) Steve Getty, Colorado Springs, CO [cid:image001.jpg@01D4A84A.D1249970] [cid:image002.jpg@01D4A84A.D1249970] [cid:image004.jpg@01D4A84A.D1249970] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Pink-Footed Goose is back

2018-12-15 Thread Steve Stachowiak
And, a big thank you to Stevie on the original ID and to everyone that relocated and reported on the bird yesterday. (Excluding Woody, of course...) Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak HR, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] PF Goose Here and Gone

2018-12-15 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, The PF Goose was at Frederick Lake but just departed with a large flock as a bald eagle flew over. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak HR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [cobirds] trouble with signing up for CBCs

2018-12-14 Thread Steve Larson
Hi All, Anyone wishing to do the Crook CBC next Saturday can contact me at stevenelar...@comcast.net mailto:stevenelar...@comcast.net . Steve Larson Northglenn, CO > On December 14, 2018 at 4:59 AM Brandon wrote: > > People aren't able to sign up for a Christmas Bird Cou

[cobirds] PF Goose - Not There

2018-12-13 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, The pond where the pink footed goose has been seen had a very large flock on the ice at sunrise this morning. However, a bald eagle flew over and every goose took to the air and left. A few stragglers have returned but the pond is mostly empty at this time. Good birding, Steve

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow - El Paso County

2018-12-05 Thread Steve Getty
COBirders, A White-throated Sparrow was at feeder this AM in neighborhood just south of Bear Creek Park in Colorado Springs. I'll keep tabs to see if it continues for our CBC on Dec 15. (I put out extra seed!). Cordially, Steve Getty, Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Re: Colorado CBC Dates updated

2018-11-24 Thread Steve Larson
Brandon I haven't set it up on the CBC website yet but the Crook count will be 22 Dec. Steve Northglenn, CO > On November 24, 2018 at 8:33 AM Douglas Kibbe > wrote: > > Brandon: > Rawhide Power Station will be Dec. 31 > Doug Kibbe > > On Saturday, N

[cobirds] Warbling Vireo, CSR El Paso Co., Thurs.

2018-10-25 Thread Steve Brown
Hey COBirders, It was very slow banding at Clear Spring Ranch this morning, but I did band another Ruby-crowned Kinglet (#48), and a very late Warbling Vireo (juv). My last one this year was 9/6, and my latest ever before was 10/9 (!) Enjoy the weather, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow; El Paso County

2018-10-15 Thread Steve Getty
COBirders, Data point: White-throated Sparrow at feeder in neighborhood just south of Bear Creek Park this afternoon. We'll see how long it hangs around. Cordially, Steve Getty Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Fountain Creek Fall Annual Bird Count, Sat., Sept 8

2018-09-09 Thread Steve Getty
a thank you to Diana Beatty for help with our data compilation. Cordially, Steve Getty, Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Red-eyed Vireo, CSR, El Paso Co., Sund

2018-08-12 Thread Steve Brown
Chipping Sparrows, but very few other birds are even being seen. Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] Common Gallinule - Running Deer

2018-07-07 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, The bird was present at 7:15 this morning and very accommodating at the previously described location. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Greater Roadrunner, Edison School, Eastern El Paso Co, Fri

2018-04-27 Thread Steve Brown
> While chasing shrikes today way out east, I saw a road-runner (GRRR)! It was > near the farm that's just north of Edison School, and crossed the road going > south in front of me toward the school. I went in the office to tell them > about it, and by the time I came out, the bird was right

[cobirds] Snow Buntings Logan County

2018-01-11 Thread Steve Larson
Hello All, While cruising roads today I flushed 8 Snow Buntings from the brush along Logan cnty rd 78 just West of cnty rd 69. They flew North a couple of hundred yards and dropped into the field disappearing from view. Steve Larson Northglenn, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Red Crossbills, Colo Spgs, El Paso Co, Sat.

2017-12-09 Thread Steve Brown
Hey COBirders, A flock of 8 crossbills made a very brief appearance at my backyard birdbath at 9:15 this morning, then gone - 3 males, 5 female type. I will keep watching, but they don't appear often, or hang around long. Steve Brown NW Colo Spgs, Mountain Shadows neighborhood Sent from my

[cobirds] Banding Mtn birds, YB Chat, Colo Spgs, Part 2

2017-10-28 Thread Steve Brown
Chat (HY male -first ever even SEEN in the yard - and I haven't seen one at CSR in 6 weeks) 2 Spotted Towhees, ad males And a Steller's Jay, HY. What a great bird in the hand! I didn't get much else done at home today. Enjoy the weekend, Steve Brown NW Colo Spgs, Mtn Shadows Sent from my iPad

[cobirds] TV's, CSR, El Paso Co, Monday

2017-09-25 Thread Steve Brown
. It was fun doing a hawkwatch down on the flat! Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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] N Waterthrush, #6,7, CSR, El Paso Co, Fri.

2017-05-19 Thread Steve Brown
Hey COBirders, At clear Spring Ranch this morning it was miserable wet, cold, windy, muddy, corn snow, and threatening, so, naturally, the birds were spectacular. A very good day for me at CSR is 30 banded birds. I had 50 before 8:30. I was still catching a few birds when I finally closed at

[cobirds] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Saturday

2017-05-06 Thread Steve Brown
weekend, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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.co

[cobirds] Re: BRONZED COWBIRD photographed in Lamar by Jill White Smith

2017-04-09 Thread Steve Stachowiak
in the Lark Bunting. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 9:38:52 PM UTC-6, SeEtta wrote: > FYI, Lamar birder Jill White Smith photographed a BRONZED COWBIRD in her > backyard on April 6. She noted the red eyes were unusual and sought help >

[cobirds] Vermillion Flycatcher - No Sightings Today - Arapahoe County

2017-04-06 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, The previously reported Vermillion Flycatcher in Arapahoe County has not been seen today as of 11 am. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Viewing McLellen Res - Arapahoe Cty

2017-01-13 Thread Steve Stachowiak
to the west along the fence line along the northern edge of the reservoir which includes the small cove which is difficult to see from the south side along County Line Road. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] S Platte Res - Jeff/Arap Cty

2017-01-01 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, The previously reported Long-tailed Duck and Black Scoter were both on the reservoir in both counties earlier this morning. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands ranch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Re: Purple Sandpiper?

2016-12-28 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Sandpiper was seen today. Or, you can find the same information at *eBird.org. *(PLEASE do not respond with another discussion on where and how birds are reported! That topic has already been fully exhausted.) Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO > -- You recei

Re: [cobirds] Nest-building by Eurasian Collared Doves today

2016-12-27 Thread Steve Brown
Dunaway. Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad > On Dec 27, 2016, at 8:53 PM, macawolf via Colorado Birds > <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Hi, Cobirders, > > I was a little surprised by a pair of Eur. Collared Doves this morning > building a nest from 8-9

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper - Go see it!

2016-12-19 Thread Steve & Melody
y watching birds, it is worth the trip to beautiful Summit County to view this sandpiper. It is a call in sick to work, skip the dance recital or arrive late to Christmas Eve dinner type of bird! Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message b

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Directions

2016-12-18 Thread Steve & Melody
skiing conditions to be hosts for the bird the next day! Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, 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, sen

[cobirds] Black Scoter S Platte Res Arap Cty

2016-12-11 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, A first winter Black Scoter can be found in the northeast corner of the reservoir. A scope is required to view the bird at its current location. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: SNOW BUNTING Douglas County

2016-11-24 Thread Steve Stachowiak
For the record, in 2012 Thanksgiving day was designated as Happy Brambling Day, so the committee is going to have to overturn Mr. Kellner's Bunting Day designation Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 8:28:45 AM UTC-7, Joey Kellner wrote

[cobirds] Re: Chestnut sided warbler

2016-11-24 Thread Steve Stachowiak
on the list for Thanksgiving! Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 8:20:53 AM UTC-7, Loch Kilpatrick wrote: > The chestnut sided warbler is still being seen in Littleton in the > original spot . found just south of the parking lot working the trees

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, El Paso,Co., Tues

2016-10-25 Thread Steve Brown
Hey COBirders, Heard overhead, but could not spot SACR's in the thick clouds over Mountain Shadows, Colo Spgs 1 p.m. this afternoon. Probably on their way to Pueblo. Steve Brown COS Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Gray Flycatcher, CSR, El Paso Co., Friday

2016-09-16 Thread Steve Brown
MacGillivray's Warbler, several Wilson's, and a handful of Lincoln's and Chipping Sparrows. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] CSR, El Paso Co. Thursday

2016-09-08 Thread Steve Brown
Grosbeak that I've had here. 110 birds today. Whew. It was fun to hear of the Canada Warblers in SE Colorado today! For comparison, the one I banded two years ago (and my ONLY one seen in CO) was 9/23/14, a HY female. Enjoy migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Little Gull @Chatfield Douglas Co Continues

2016-09-05 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, The Little Gull first found by the esteemed birding luminary Joey Kellner continues at Chatfield State Park. The bird is loyal to the Plum Creek delta and is flying around approximately tree top level and setting down from time to time. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands

[cobirds] Little Gull @Chatfield Douglas Co Continues

2016-09-05 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, The Little Gull first found by the esteemed birding luminary Joey Kellner continues at Chatfield State Park. The bird is loyal to the Plum Creek delta and is flying around approximately tree top level and setting down from time to time. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands

[cobirds] Hammond's Flyc., CSR, El Paso Co., Sat.

2016-09-03 Thread Steve Brown
, 8 WW Pewees in the last couple days, and a few more Chipping Sparrows. Have a safe weekend, Steve Brown Colo Spgs -- 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] N Waterthrush (2), CSR, El Paso Co, Fri.

2016-08-26 Thread Steve Brown
later in the morning, (23, 350 for the month). There have been some sandpipers seen in the wet fields by the entrance the last few mornings, too. Thursday there were 8 Killdeer, and today a Peep flew away from me, (maybe a Western Sandpiper, I just got a glimpse.) Enjoying Migration, Steve Brown

Re: [cobirds] Re: Eastern Larimer 8/25 and County Additions

2016-08-26 Thread Steve Stachowiak
species or link over to the even more totally awesome CBRC website to document reviewable species. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Friday, August 26, 2016 at 8:17:12 AM UTC-6, David Suddjian wrote: > > -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[cobirds] Re: Eastern Larimer 8/25 and County Additions

2016-08-26 Thread Steve Stachowiak
e with the Committee when it comes to county records approvals and updates so Pueblo will continue to reign for the time being. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Friday, August 26, 2016 at 12:56:29 AM UTC-6, Andrew Bankert wrote: > > > -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Re: Larimer Wandering

2016-08-25 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, For those who have interest in listing aspect of birding, note that Pueblo County actually has the highest county total in the state and not Larimer. Now somebody talk Brandon back in off the ledge... Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Thursday, August 25, 2016

[cobirds] N Waterthrush (3!), CSR, El Paso Co, Wed.

2016-08-24 Thread Steve Brown
or me were 2 Yellow-headed Blackbirds banded, from a mixed flock of RW Blackbirds, YH Blackbirds, BH Cowbirds, and Com Grackles that probably numbered over 1000, and doing their part to consume the oat field. Yeah, a pretty good day. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colorado Springs -- Yo

[cobirds] N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Wed.

2016-08-17 Thread Steve Brown
six birds were caught in my normal lanes. Sigh. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colo Spgs -- 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] Re: Greater Roadrunner - Denver County

2016-08-17 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Cobirders, This is a remarkable sighting for urban Denver but is it really that unusual? After all, they are the Metro State *Roadrunners.* Although, at this point I am wishing they were the Metro State Couch's Kingbirds Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Wednesday

[cobirds] Re: Western Gull Still At Blanca Wetlands

2016-07-11 Thread Steve Stachowiak
the scenery of Hwy 285 south out of Denver down to the San Luis Valley! Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Monday, July 11, 2016 at 4:56:45 PM UTC-6, mvjo...@gmail.com wrote: > > During official bird surveys this morning, I re-found the Western Gull > (Alamosa County)

[cobirds] Re: Dead Burrowing Owl - Glade Park - Mesa County

2016-07-06 Thread Steve Stachowiak
Hi Mike, I recommend a dry sage rub with a Nopales glaze slow roasted over low coals. A chilled cerveza will top it off nicely... Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, CO On Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 9:20:28 AM UTC-6, Mike Henwood wrote: > > Found a Burrowing Owl that had jus

[cobirds] Alder Flycatcher, CSR, El Paso Co., Thurs

2016-05-27 Thread Steve Brown
to operating nets - Rain and Strong Winds. A good day for data reporting! Steve Brown Colo Spgs Sent from my iPad -- 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

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