[cobirds] Juvenal Snowy see

2012-02-14 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
the horizon. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, 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. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[cobirds] Barr Lake Snowy trip from Boulder??

2012-02-13 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi, If anyone from Boulder area is going to look for the Barr lake Snowy tomorrow afternoon or WQ3ednesday, I would like to go along. Suzi Plooster Lafayette CO OK'ed by Todd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Snipe/Louisville

2011-10-02 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi Posting this for Art Wainwright. He had about a dozen Snipe late this afternoon at Hecla Pond in Louisville. Take Hecla Dr. 1 block north of So. Boulder Rd on 95th St. Louisville, CO. Go east. Go past Balfour to cement path on the right, and walk the short sidewalk to pond. Suzi Plooster

[cobirds] Taylor Park (Gunnison County)

2011-08-17 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi, Best bird on my weekend fishing trip was a Semi-palmated Plover at Taylor Reservoir at 9,400 + feet. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, 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

[cobirds] John James Audubon art exhibit

2011-07-21 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
exhibit and not to be missed.. Suzi Plooster Lafayette (authorized by Todd) -- 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

[cobirds] Red-breasted Grosbeaks - Lafayette yard

2011-05-13 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Cobirders, I had two male Red-breasted Grosbeaks in my yard at about 10 am today. They were feeding on something in the Aspen trees and only stayed around for about 5 minutes. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, P.S. For those who might want to know, Myron has been in Hospice Care since last Friday am

[cobirds] Weld County Curlew and Plowers trip????

2011-04-17 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
I anyone is going to Weld County to see the Curlews and plovers this week I would like to ride along. If I know in advance I can make arrangements for Myron to go to daycare for the day. I would need to be home by 3:15. Suzi Plooster north Lafayette CO just off 95th and Arapahoe. 303=494=6708

[cobirds] Dillon Rd., Broomfield

2011-03-06 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi, On Dillon Rd between 287 and Lowell I had 3 Redtails, 5 Kestrels, 1 Shrike ( could not tell what kind) and 1 Meadowlark. Saw three other hawks sitting in trees. This low hanging cloud layer has brought the birds down. Suzi Plooster Lafayette -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Tufted Duck records for Colorado

2011-01-17 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
. Yes, that bird was also with a group of Greater Scaup. It was really hard to get the word out quickly before cell phones. Fortunately the bird stayed around for a couple of days and was seen by lots of birder's. Those were the days!!! Suzi Plooster Lafayette,CO On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 12:38 PM

[cobirds] Thanks

2011-01-14 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
It's great to know that so many birders are contributing seed to the places we go to bird watch. It is a great way to show our appreciation. Especially so, now that seed has gotten so expensive. Thank you all. Suzi Plooster Lafayette CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Sandhill crane Boulder county

2010-10-23 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi, The Sandhill Crane that Ruth Carol Cushman reported yesterday is still in the area. We observed it in the wheat stubble field west of the road into the South Teller Trailhead off east Arapahoe at approx 5:30 pm today. Suzi and Myron Plooster Lafayette CO -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow--Red Rocks/Jeffco

2010-10-20 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
would think there would be a larger population now that these birds have been here for decades at least. Any thoughts? Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 2:07 PM, markcha...@comcast.net wrote: This morning, I decided to run over to Red Rocks to see if the Golden-crowned

[cobirds] Downslope movement?

2010-09-30 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi, Had a Pink-sided Junco and a White -breasted Nuthatch in my yard this afternoon. Suzi Plooster north Lafayette, 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...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Jo Dirckx Memorial service

2010-09-21 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
The memorial service for Jo Dirckx will be this Thursday Sept.23rd at 10:30 am at Nativity of Our Lord RC Church, 900 West Midway Blvd., Broomfield, CO. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

Re: [cobirds] COBIRDS posting ?guidelines?

2010-09-15 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Discussion Group and NOT a Rare Bird Alert as such. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 3:27 PM, Allison Hilf ah...@aol.com wrote: As I am sure you have seen, there has been some discussion about what should and should not be posted on COBIRDS. From personal e-mails I have

[cobirds] Jo Dirckx death

2010-09-12 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
for the first Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas and led field trips for DFO and BBC. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Remembrances may be sent to Ferd Dirckx, 240 Jade Street, Broomfield, CO 80020 Suzi Plooster Lafayette CO 303-494-6708 -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Terns, Union Reservoir, Weld County, Aug. 27th

2010-08-28 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Yea, maybe so, but everyone knows whatunidentified means, and most of the world doesn't know what spuh means. Seems silly to me to try to and invent new words when we already have an adequate word to describe what we mean. Suzi Plooster Lafayette, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Boulder birders in August Winging It

2010-08-10 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
guys in print! Suzi Plooster Lafayette, 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[cobirds] Fwd: Nemesis blackbird/Erie

2010-06-17 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
-- Forwarded message -- From: Suzi PLOOSTER sploos...@gmail.com Date: Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 1:01 PM Subject: Nemesis blackbird/Erie To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Read all about the nemesis blackbird at Colorado National Golfcourse in Erie. Great story. Interesting bird behavior

[cobirds] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)

2010-05-09 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi, This afternoon we had a pair of Broad-wing Hawks over our yard, then a little later we had a flyover of about 7 American White Pelicans. Suzi Plooster north Lafayette (95 Arapahoe) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Yard bgirds

2010-05-08 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
December 1s, 2009 not bad for 5 months. Suzi Plooster north Lafayette [P.S.Myron continues in his decline with Alzheimer's, so I never get out into the field anymore). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Interesting Raven observation Louisville

2009-11-19 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
While leaving Coal Creek Bowling Center in Louisville, two Ravens were perched on a slanted part of the roof. One was delicately grooming the other on the breast feathers . Carefully sliding its beak down each separate feather. First time I have ever seen this in 20 years of birding. Suzi

[cobirds] Rock Wren- east Boulder

2009-09-17 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi This afternoon we had a Rock Wren visiting our yard. Suzi Plooster Davidson Mesa 3 mi east of Boulder --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received

[cobirds] Old issues of Winging It- free

2009-07-01 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
Hi Birders, I have about 8 years issues of ABA's Winging It, Free to any one who wants them. Suzi Plooster Boulder CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Yard bird/ House Wren using nesting box Boulder

2009-06-06 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
sightings have been in riparian areas. Yet in NJ my mother had a yard full of boxes and everyone was occupied. Curious! Suzi Plooster Boulder County, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message

[cobirds] Prairie Falcon, Lafayette

2009-02-16 Thread Suzi PLOOSTER
This afternoon (around 2pm), we had a Prairie Falcon in Lafayette (Boulder County) on south Public road in the area where it crosses Coal Creek. Suzi Plooster Boulder CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google