[cobirds] Northern Mockingbird, Northern Rough-winged Swallow/Weld

2017-08-04 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all We've had immature a Northern Mockingbird visiting our Nunn yard daily for past week-very entertaining to watch. Also, two Northern Rough-winged Swallows passing through yesterday evening Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Willet [Weld]

2017-07-24 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Crom Lake/Pierce had Willet (3), Baird's (6), Western (1), Spotted (1), Least Sandpiper (4). Weld CR 59 had Ruddy Duck family (one chick), Loloff Reservoir's Franklin's Gull (100s+) continue. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you a

[cobirds] Comanche National Grassland Birds

2017-07-19 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Our (U. S. Forest Service) regional botanist/birder reports ... - Thought it might be of interest (sorry, no pics) that I was on the Comanche NG yesterday in the canyons near the Oklahoma border - Bird seen: Ash-throated Flycatcher, Cassin’s Kingbird, and a singing Nor

[cobirds] Longspurs and More ["Weld County"/Larimer]

2017-07-17 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I led a fantastic Saturday trip to (Weld County-annexed) Chalk Bluffs Road (by far easiest place in "Weld County" to view both longspurs) ... :-) ... we saw both adults and immatures (probably underestimated, too): - McCown's Longspur - Three dozen+. At one point we had group of a

[cobirds] Flammulated Owl Photos/Colorado

2017-07-10 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Fantastic trip on Saturday to see Flammulated Owl. Thanks to all involved! Photos: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Flammulated-Owl-Trip-07-08-2017/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subsc

[cobirds] Re: Flammulated Owl Trip Openings/Woodland Park

2017-07-07 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Seats filled-thanks! Gary/Nunn On Friday, July 7, 2017 at 11:35:35 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > I've organized a Flammulated Owl trip to our (U. S. Forest Service) > Manitou Experimental Forest in Woodland park-area for tomorrow--we have 2-3 >

[cobirds] Flammulated Owl Trip Openings/Woodland Park

2017-07-07 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I've organized a Flammulated Owl trip to our (U. S. Forest Service) Manitou Experimental Forest in Woodland park-area for tomorrow--we have 2-3 seats that just popped open. If you are interested contact me immediately (use Reply to Author). First come, first served. We meet at 2PM go o

[cobirds] Dickcissel/Boulder

2017-07-06 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Secondhand report, from E. Anne W., of Dickcissel at Pella Crossing Open Space in Boulder. Photos: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/view/Dickcissel-July-5 - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/view/Dickcissel-Pella Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- Yo

[cobirds] Burrowing Owl/Nunn

2017-07-06 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Some of the immature owls made an above ground appearance this morning for first time (for me). I saw two owlets and the two adults. There was only one pair in this colony this year as far as I could find. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Burrowing Owl/Denver-area

2017-07-05 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I am passing along the following owl information ... Sangeeta C. reports "I also saw a dozen or so burrowing owls yesterday along tower road (between 104 and DIA new parking)... They were all perched right on the fence where road widening construction's going on... " Thanks Gary Lefko,

[cobirds] Upcoming: "Nunn Guy" Birding Trip: Longspurs

2017-07-05 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Annual longspur (both) field trip: http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/-Nunn-Guy-Birding-Trip-Longspurs Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[cobirds] Dickcissel and Chestnut-collared Longspur Photos [Larimer and "Weld"]

2017-07-03 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I saw four Dickcissel at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area [Fort Collins] yesterday. - [Photos] http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Dickcissel-Reservoir-Ridge-Natural-Area-Fort-Collins-Larimer-07-03-2017/ - [Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jraPqJS6Rk On Chalk B

[cobirds] Re: Long-billed Curlew [Weld]

2017-06-26 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Forgot, I also saw two of the immature Lesser Black-backed Gull at Windsor Lake yesterday, too. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 9:19:51 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > I saw a group of six Long-billed Cur

[cobirds] Long-billed Curlew [Weld]

2017-06-26 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I saw a group of six Long-billed Curlew on Pawnee National Grassland yesterday. There were along Weld CR 69 about .5m north of the Swainson's Hawk interpretive sign-both (sign and birds) on west. McCown's Longspur are all over the place-both side of Weld CR 104-just west of the longspu

[cobirds] Mountain Plover Research Trip Photos/Central Colorado

2017-06-23 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I had the opportunity to go with a Bird Conservancy of the Rockies group to Mountain Plover research site to find, observe, and tag Mountain Plover on Wednesday. Gorgeous weather, sunny, 71 degrees, with great group and lots of fun and more acquired knowledge! Researcher took us to act

[cobirds] Weld-Larimer County Wanderings

2017-06-19 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all - Chestnut-collared Longspur - 7 [Weld CR 45 south one mile of 122-both sides-4; Weld CR 114/45 NE/NW sides - 3]-walking around ideal - McCown's Longspur - quite a few [Weld CR 45 south one mile of 122-both sides and 49]-walking around ideal - Burrowing Owl - 7 adults [Weld

[cobirds] Breeding Bird Survey Results and Other Stuff/Weld

2017-06-12 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all A few things to report ... I did my breeding bird survey route on Saturday. Route is on western edge of Pawnee NG. Total of 55 species seen--six new species to survey are bolded. Other highlights underlined. American Avocet American Goldfinch American Kestrel American Robin American

[cobirds] Burrowing Owls/Weld

2017-06-05 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all At Weld CR 51 and Hwy 14 I counted 11 Burrowing Owl--most on NE corner (expanding, now very large, pdog colony from Weld CR 51 to Dyers Farm driveway (going north about .25m), few on SE side. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you a

[cobirds] Re: Eldorado Canyon State Park/Boulder

2017-06-05 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all NO on the Purple Finch in previous post and on the new RBA ... guess I wasn't paying attention when constructing my list. Thanks Garey Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 8:39:33 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > &

[cobirds] Eldorado Canyon State Park/Boulder

2017-06-05 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Yesterday, while hiking ... best birds bolded - Rock Pigeon - Mourning Dove - Common Nighthawk - *White-throated Swift (numerous) at The Bastille climbing rock area * - Broad-tailed Hummingbird - Turkey Vulture - American Kestrel - *Peregrine Falcon - 1 just insid

[cobirds] Black Phoebe/Windsor

2017-05-30 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I birded Frank SWA and adjacent Poudre River Trail in Windsor on Sunday and found a singing Black Phoebe at the bridge near parking lot. It performed for me at the dead tree along river as you start walking the dirt trail of Frank SWA. It "fly-catched" numerous times above the Poudre R

[cobirds] Yellow-breasted Chat and More/Nunn-Pierce

2017-05-26 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all At Lone Tree Creek crossing at Weld CR 110 - *Yellow-breasted Chat* (1) - Western Wood-pewee (3) - Yellow Warbler (2) - Bullock's Oriole (1) - American Goldfinch (5) - House Wren (2) Crom Lake - *Willet* (1) - *Red-necked Phalarope* (7) - Wilson's Phalarope

[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler Report [Browns Canyon National Monument]

2017-05-25 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Passing along some secondhand info from the field ...our (U. S. Forest Service) Botanist birder reports the following: " ... I did see a few species of some interest yesterday (Chaffee and Park Cos.). Actually on the BLM side of Browns Canyon National Monument, there were two warblers:

[cobirds] Re: Results: Nunn Guy Birding Classic/Weld

2017-05-22 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
ttp://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10:26:54 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > This past weekend on Saturday the "Classic" tallied 102 bird species > within the area bounded by Weld CR 114 (North) x Windsor Lake (East) x > Stewart&

[cobirds] Results: Nunn Guy Birding Classic/Weld

2017-05-22 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all This past weekend on Saturday the "Classic" tallied 102 bird species within the area bounded by Weld CR 114 (North) x Windsor Lake (East) x Stewart's Pond (South) x Weld CR 59 Marsh (East). I assumed Pawnee was muddy from storms so avoided that area but still got the "100"! The eventfu

[cobirds] The Second Annual "Nunn Guy" Birding Classic: 100 Birds, One County!

2017-05-15 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all *The Second Annual "Nunn Guy" Birding Classic: 100 Birds, One County!* http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/The-Second-Annual-Nunn-Guy-Birding-Classic-100-Birds-One-County Sa

[cobirds] Grasslands "Live"

2017-05-11 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Passing along this great event occurring next week ... many, many partners involved. *On May 17, 2017 from Pawnee National Grassland in Colorado* Join us from 11 a.m. to Noon Mountain Time. [Eastern Time 1 – 2 p.m.; Central Time Noon to 1 p.m.; Mountain Time 11 a.m. to Noon; Pacific

[cobirds] Red-necked Phalarope [Pierce, Weld]

2017-05-10 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Nine Red-necked Phalarope this morning on Crom Lake (East Pond). The two Marbled Godwit continue at Weld CR 84 marsh to the south, too. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" g

[cobirds] Marbled Godwit [Pierce, Weld]

2017-05-09 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Two Marbled Godwit still present at Weld CR 84 marsh south of Crom Lake and west of Weld CR 31. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane/Weld

2017-05-08 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all - Sandhill Crane - 1 [South side of Weld CR 48; west of first set of "oil cans" (same side); as you travel east from Weld CR 43, La Salle, Weld] - Marbled Godwit - 2 [Weld CR 84 Marsh (west of 31), Pierce, Weld] - "Peeps" - 12, Long-billed Dowitcher - 2, Willet - 1, Spotted San

[cobirds] Weld County Wanderings

2017-05-01 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Yesterday ... Crom Lake Marbled Godwit - 1 Willet - 14 Wilson's Phalarope - 2 Severance Pond (South of Bruce's) White-faced Ibis - 6 Willet - 2 Windsor Lake Forster's Tern - 5 O Street Turkey Vulture - 2 Stewart's Pond and Marsh Mute Swan - 1 Ruddy Turnstone - 1 Caspian Tern - 1 Marble

[cobirds] Re: Harris's Sparrow Continues/Weld

2017-04-24 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
HI all Correction I meant Weld CR 110 not Weld CR 100 above. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 8:24:52 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > While birding northcentral Weld at Lone Tree Creek crossing at Weld CR

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow Continues/Weld

2017-04-24 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all While birding northcentral Weld at Lone Tree Creek crossing at Weld CR 100 I "accidentally" photoed the Harris's Sparrow again. I was trying to photo other sparrows and saw one at edge of Willows (I think) so I snapped a photo to review later in car. Turns out the immature Harris's Spa

[cobirds] Lark Sparrow [Weld]

2017-04-19 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Six Lark Sparrow at Weld CR 33 prairie dog colony between 98 and 100. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- 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

[cobirds] Mountain Plover and McCown's Longspur Photos

2017-04-18 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all These from recent Pawnee NG field trip I led ... - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Mountain-Plover/ - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/McCown-s-Longspur/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Mountain Plover Returning [Keota, Weld]

2017-04-17 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all The group I led on my Pawnee National Grasslands Birding trip on Saturday were treated to four Mountain Plover at the now most reliable location for Mountain Plover in Weld County (and has been last 3-4 years). This place had 7 on one day last year for me. The location is the giant pra

[cobirds] Pine Grosbeak and Red Crossbill [Aspen]

2017-04-10 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all One of our (U. S. Forest Service) alpine scientists was hanging out at McNamara Hut near Aspen (10th Mountain Division Hut Association) this weekend and saw on the deck: - Pine Grosbeak and - Red Crossbill Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received thi

[cobirds] Black-throated Sparrow [La Junta]

2017-04-10 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Got a bird report from one of our (U. S. Forest Service) botanists (who is an avid birder): "I don’t have a camera good enough for pics of birds that aren’t dots in the distance, but possibly of marginal interest this weekend was the* two (maybe three) Black-throated Sparrows* about 8 m

[cobirds] New Spring Birds/Weld

2017-04-10 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Just a few more newbies ... - Forster's Tern [Windsor Lake, Windsor, Weld] - Loggerhead Shrike [Weld CR 102/41, Nunn, Weld] - Marsh Wren [Weld CR 84 Marsh, Pierce] - Barn Swallow [Weld CR 84 near 33, Pierce] Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You recei

[cobirds] Baird's Sandpiper [Weld]

2017-04-07 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all - Baird's Sandpiper (?) - 2 [Cozzens Lake, Eaton] --many ducks. Sandpiper from afar looks long-winged, black legs and the bill not too long. - American Avocet

[cobirds] Re: Loggerhead Shrike behavior

2017-04-06 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all In quick browse of Birds of NA could only find this "foot" reference: "Some birds sleep on one foot, drawing the other up among the feathers" ... maybe it just woke up or had an itch? :-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 10:17:50 AM UT

[cobirds] Burrowing Owl [Nunn, Weld]

2017-04-03 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all First Burrowing Owl at the prairie dog colony along Weld CR 33 btw 98/100 appeared on Sunday. Two Western Sandpipers at Cozzens Lake in Eaton. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bir

[cobirds] Re: Harris's Sparrow [Nunn, Weld]

2017-04-03 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Seen and heard singing incessantly at Lone Tree Creek crossing along Weld CR 110. Thanks Gary On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 8:38:46 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > I need someone to confirm this ID (or if it is something else) please. > Only seen one Ha

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow [Nunn, Weld]

2017-04-03 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I need someone to confirm this ID (or if it is something else) please. Only seen one Harris's Sparrow previously. Photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Harris-s-Sparrow/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you a

[cobirds] Upcoming "Nunn Guy" Birding Trip: Pawnee National Grasslands

2017-03-31 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all For those who enjoy birding on our prairies ... an early trip to Pawnee National Grasslands . Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because y

[cobirds] FYI: Timnath Reservoir (Park) Closed [Larimer]

2017-03-29 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Some may already know this so ignore. I thought I'd visit Timnath on my lunch break only to find road closed to park on south. It is closed until 3/31 according to this link: http://timnath.org/updates/access-timnath-reservoir-closed-320-331/. Also, for what it is worth, while browsi

[cobirds] Tundra Swan [Stewart's Pond, Lasalle, Weld]

2017-03-27 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all I found the Tundra Swan but not the Eurasian Wigeon :-( ... couple others there looking as well. Other spring arrivals: - Say's Phoebe [Yard, Nunn, Weld] - Common Grackle [Windsor Lake, Windsor, Weld] - Red-breasted Merganser [Windsor Lake, Windsor, Weld] - American Avocet [T

[cobirds] New Yard Bird #131 [Nunn, Weld]

2017-03-23 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all We had a 10-second view of Harris's Sparrow in one of our platform feeders this morning before it disappeared into our Rabbitbrush. Hopefully it will reappear sometime today for its photo shoot. :-) Yard description and list: http://coloradobirder.club/forum/topic/The-Nunn-

[cobirds] Bird Sounds Meet Artificial Intelligence

2017-03-22 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Someone mentioned this site today to me--for those who haven't it is an interesting site. My advice to learn about project? Click "About This Project" a short video introducing you to Google and Cornell project. - https://aiexperiments.withgoogle.com/bird-sounds/view/ On the main p

[cobirds] Northcentral Weld County

2017-03-21 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Visited various areas ... highlights: - Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 (ad.) [Gull/goose flock at Weld CR 84/29] - Franklin's Gull - 1 [Gull/goose flock at Weld CR 84/29] - Snow Goose - 3 [Gull flock at Weld CR 84/29] + 6 [O St Gravel Ponds] - Greater White-fronted Goose - 1 [Gul

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane on Ground [Drake Lake, Severance, Weld]

2017-03-16 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all This morning at Drake Lake I had seven Sandhill Crane with the “billions” of Cackling and Canada Goose. Also, two Snow Goose (background of two photos) and two hybrid Snow x Canada Goose. Photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Birding/ Video: http://colorado

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane On The Ground [Wellington SWA, Wellington, Larimer]

2017-03-14 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all 68 Sandhill Crane foraging in Wellington SWA this morning just east of I25 Frontage Road and Larimer CR 64 on south. Photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[cobirds] Trip Results: Birding-Trip-to-Larimer-and-Weld-County-Waterfowl-Hotspots

2017-03-13 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all The field trip I led this weekend (Saturday) totaled 49 species at the four lakes/reservoirs. Highlights were: - Snow Goose (Woods Lake, Crom Lake) - Horned and Eared Grebe (Fossil Creek Reservoir) - Herring Gull (Windsor Lake) - Great-tailed Grackle (Woods Lake) - Bald

[cobirds] Re: Trip Results: Birding-Trip-to-Larimer-and-Weld-County-Waterfowl-Hotspots

2017-03-13 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Forgot the six Sandhill Cranes this morning at Wellington SWA. Thanks Gary, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:33:42 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > > The field trip I led this weekend (Saturday) totaled 49 species at the

[cobirds] Great-tailed Grackle [Drake Lake, Severance, Weld]

2017-03-09 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all One Great-tailed Grackle at Drake Lake. Photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Video: http://coloradobirder.club/m/videos/browse/album/Colorado-Birds/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http:/coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[cobirds] Weld-Larimer County Wanderings

2017-03-06 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Primarily Woods Lake, Windsor Lake, Fossil Creek Natural Area and TImnath Resevoir. Total of 51 species (lots of ducks). Highlights: - Lesser Black-backed Gull (ad) - 1 (Drake Lake, Severance)--gulls are now loafing in corn field north of house on north side of lake - Horned a

[cobirds] Thayer's Gull Help [Woods Lake, Severance, Weld]

2017-03-03 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all The gull flock is very accommodating in early mornings and late afternoons loafing on north and south of road in NW corner of Woods Lake. I usually photo the whole flock, examine on computer later (larger screen, easier to pick out). I have a folder of "Pink-legged or footed"-type larg

[cobirds] Mountain Bluebird [Yard, Nunn, Weld]

2017-03-03 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Three Mountain Bluebirds this morning in yard on fence line. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[cobirds] Upcoming Nunn Guy Field Trip: Birding-Trip-to-Larimer-and-Weld-County-Waterfowl-Hotspots

2017-02-28 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Details at link below: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Birding-Trip-to-Larimer-and-Weld-County-Waterfowl-Hotspots Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group

[cobirds] More Northcentral Weld County Birds

2017-02-27 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all - Greater White-fronted Goose [F St W of 35th Ave on N, Greeley, Weld] - 3 - Great-tailed Grackle [Drake Lake, Severance, Weld] - 2 - Wild Turkey [Weld CR 70, Gill, Weld] - 8 Photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.cl

[cobirds] Last Raptor Alley of Season Trip Results [Raptor Alley, Nunn, Weld]

2017-02-27 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all GREAT weather for raptoring on Saturday--sun, cold and no wind. Group had a fantastic outing seeing all expected birds. Also, we found Golden Eagle on nest as well as a (new) Bald Eagle nest in Nunn! The Bald Eagle nest in Nunn was previously attempted last two years but never had an

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur [Weld County Landfill, Severance, Weld]

2017-02-24 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all On the north side of the dump along Weld CR 84, .25m east of Weld CR 25 hanging out in fallow field on south. They were with a flock of Horned Lark (24+). I turned off car and both longspurs walked within 15 feet of my driver side window. Excellent photos: - http://coloradobirder

[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull (ad.) [Drake Lake, Severance, Weld]

2017-02-21 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Drake Lake chock full of gulls with remaining ice shelf. Had a Lesser Black-backed Gull (ad.) standout from the crowd. Also, south of DeFrance Reservoir in Mead we had 30+/- Bald Eagles-what a treat! Photos: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http:

[cobirds] Last "Raptor Alley" Tour of Winter Season Scheduled

2017-02-16 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour I’ll be starting up some spring migration tours following months. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" gr

[cobirds] Northcentral Weld County

2017-02-13 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Lots of open water and birds along this route: Weld CR 124 Pond, Weld CR 122 Pond, Hwy 392 Pond, Lonetree Water Treatment Facility, Weld CR 59, Loloff Reservoir, Latham Reservoir (frozen)-area, Weld CR 48 has lots of water on south, Arrowhead Lake, Bittersweet Park, F St Ponds, 35th Ave

[cobirds] Greater White-fronted Goose [N of Larimer CR 58 W Frontage Rd Along I25, Wellington, Larimer]

2017-02-08 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all This nondescript small pond attracts about 1,000+ geese and hundreds of ducks at times. Today it had lone Greater White-fronted Goose hanging out with the other geese. - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received

[cobirds] Ross's Goose [F St, Greeley, Weld]

2017-02-06 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
Hi all Three Ross's Goose along F St east of 35th Avenue. The "10 billion geese" at O St pond west of 35th Avenue did not have any non-Cackling, Canada that I could discern--always fun to look through though. - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://color

[cobirds] Re: Raptor Alley Trip With CSU Ornithology Club Results [Nunn, Weld]

2017-01-30 Thread The "Nunn Guy"
er.club/ <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloradobirder.club%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH48ZorWTGATe30Oyp2tGAPFa46hw> On Monday, January 30, 2017 at 8:56:10 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > I led an enthusiastic group of birds from CSU Ornitholo

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Trip With CSU Ornithology Club Results [Nunn, Weld]

2017-01-30 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all I led an enthusiastic group of birds from CSU Ornithology Club (21 students)--always a fun group to be with. The day was "ominous" though for raptoring ... 30-35mph winds! Despite winds group got to see assorted species and some great views of raptors. The morning started out great my

[cobirds] Greater White-fronted Goose [O St, Greeley, Weld]

2017-01-17 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Two Greater White-fronted Goose at O St pond west of 35th Ave (second one). HUGE mass of geese present ("always"). - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[cobirds] Fantastic Raptor Alley Trip [Nunn, Weld]

2017-01-17 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all This past Saturday had large turnout two dozen+ raptor enthusiasts-including two young fledgling birders (~10 years of age). The first bird of the day was a photogenic male Merlin who performed acrobatics above our head returning to tree several times. Crowd was thrilled by his perfor

[cobirds] "A Birder Went Looking For Owl In Woods Last Night ..." [Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins, Larimer]

2017-01-13 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Last night while killing some time before Fort Collins Audubon meeting decide to go see if Eastern Screech Owl in Spring Canyon Park was present. I hiked to the site; waited; waited; waited; talked to locals ... no owl. As I headed back to car; a woman and her dog approached and said "

[cobirds] Reminder Field Trip: Raptor Alley [Nunn, Weld]

2017-01-09 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Coming up this Saturday details here: http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour See ya there! Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe fro

[cobirds] Next Raptor Alley Field Trip [Nunn, Weld]

2016-12-30 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Next Raptor Alley trip is Jan 14 (Sat) details here: http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour. Other CO birding events here: http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/home/ See ya there! Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message beca

[cobirds] Re: Random acts of bushtits and other birds, Larimer County

2016-12-19 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
mber 19, 2016 at 8:59:06 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Also, 14 Bushtit seen at Lory State Park Visitor Center parking lot on > Saturday's Fort Collins CBC. Are other best bird was Canyon Wren (2) in > one of the reservoir coves in Lory. > > Thanks > &

[cobirds] Re: Random acts of bushtits and other birds, Larimer County

2016-12-19 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Also, 14 Bushtit seen at Lory State Park Visitor Center parking lot on Saturday's Fort Collins CBC. Are other best bird was Canyon Wren (2) in one of the reservoir coves in Lory. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Possible Snow Bunting/Nunn Xmas Bird Count [Nunn, Weld]

2016-12-15 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all FYI-one of our teams reported a possible Snow Bunting flushed from roadside just east of Weld CR 37 and 122. Described it well and pointed it out from book. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Wild Turkey (!) on Raptor Alley Trip [Nunn, Weld]

2016-12-12 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Surprise bird of the day (for me at least) was first time appearance of Wild Turkey (2) along Raptor Alley. Assume they are hanging out along Lone Tree Creek drainage nearby. Overcast day and no wind. Total raptors seen: 48 - Northern Harrier - 2 - Red-tailed Hawk - 9 - Bald

[cobirds] Re: Northern Parula Report [Fort Collins, Larimer]

2016-12-01 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
;sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFCE5p3Bxh2uCQROifLPc3BdBv98g> | http://coloradobirder.club/ On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 4:10:37 PM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Update: > > "Hi Gary, Yes, amazingly I did have a Parula in yard around > 2:00 yesterday. Hav

[cobirds] Re: Northern Parula Report [Fort Collins, Larimer]

2016-11-30 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FColoradoBirder_&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFCE5p3Bxh2uCQROifLPc3BdBv98g> | http://coloradobirder.club/ On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 2:36:27 PM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > I got a call from one our scientists (and a birder of 50 years) ind

[cobirds] Northern Parula Report [Fort Collins, Larimer]

2016-11-30 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all I got a call from one our scientists (and a birder of 50 years) indicating his spouse and her friend (both birders) had a Northern Parula in the yard an hour ago. Trying to get details supposedly photos taken. Also, seeing if they allow visitors and/or at least a street and boundaries o

[cobirds] Next Raptor Alley Tour [Nunn, Weld]

2016-11-29 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour Hope to see you there! Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me | http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You

[cobirds] Greater White-fronted Goose [Weld and Larimer]

2016-11-29 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all There is one Greater White-fronted Goose at Timnath Reservoir/Timnath [Larimer] and another one at 35th Ave Gravel Ponds/Greeley [Weld]. There are also Ross (at least 1) and Snow Goose (10) at 35th Ave Gravel Ponds and a Mute Swan at F St Pond in Greeley. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Foll

[cobirds] 50th Anniversary Audubon Christmas Bird Count Nunn Circle! [Weld]

2016-11-21 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Sharing ... Spread the word it’s the 50th count for the Nunn CBC on December 14th starting at 0800hrs or whenever our honorable compiler honours us with his presence. I will have some crockpots of chili cooking for lunch. Please bring a side to share. It will be at 14698 CR 114 the SG

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Report [Nunn, Weld]

2016-11-21 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Another gorgeous (and productive) day for raptoring ... 51 total birds ... I'll be scheduling another trip in December sometime. - Red-tailed Hawk - 15 - Ferruginous Hawk - 7 - American Kestrel - 18 - Bald Eagle - 6(!) [Banner day for these guys the immature from last trip

[cobirds] Re: Christmas Bird Count dates (so far)

2016-11-17 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi Brandon How do we sign up this year? When I visited the CBC homepage (http://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count) it has a GIS map that shows some contact details--most circles I clicked on show no dates though ... nor a registration link. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follo

[cobirds] Re: Raptor Alley Field Trip Results

2016-11-14 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
lub/> On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:04:56 PM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Gorgeous day along Raptor Alley in Nunn on Saturday. We had lots of eager > raptor enthusiasts as well. > >- Red-tailed Hawk - 11 >- American Kestrel - 10 >

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Field Trip Results

2016-11-14 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Gorgeous day along Raptor Alley in Nunn on Saturday. We had lots of eager raptor enthusiasts as well. - Red-tailed Hawk - 11 - American Kestrel - 10 - Prairie Falcon - 4 - Golden Eagle - 3 - Ferruginous Hawk - 10 - Bald Eagle - 2 (including one bird of discussion, prob

[cobirds] Pre-trip Scouting for upcoming Raptor Alley Tour #1 [Northwest Weld]

2016-10-31 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Saturday (windy) had the following ... - Northern Harrier - 4 - Merlin - 1 (just south of my house--must be the "usual") - Red-tailed Hawk - 11 - Ferruginous Hawk - 4 - American Kestrel - 6 - Golden Eagle - 2 (west of Nunn; and just north of my house) Sunday birded all t

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Tour #1 [Northwest Weld]

2016-10-28 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all On Nov 12th, Saturday is my first trip of this winter season (had 52 raptors on scout mission early October). Free as always. More details here: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Merlins [Weld and Larimer]

2016-10-26 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Three Merlins yesterday ... - Woods Lake [Weld]--tree at house on south side of lake - Park Creek Reservoir [Larimer]--along Larimer CR 80 west of Rawhide Energy Plant - West of Douglas Reservoir [Larimer]--along Larimer CR 64 near burn area Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Re: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker? [Weld CR 108 at Lone Treek Creek and Hwy 85, Nunn, Weld]

2016-10-11 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
o, Nunn Follow Me <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FColoradoBirder_&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFCE5p3Bxh2uCQROifLPc3BdBv98g> | Colorado Birder Club <http://coloradobirder.club/> On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 9:12:39 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy&quo

[cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker? [Weld CR 108 at Lone Treek Creek and Hwy 85, Nunn, Weld]

2016-10-11 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Can someone confirm this bird for me? Not really familiar with these guys in Nunn. Also, six Wild Turkey along Weld CR 90 near Weld CR 47. - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Northcentral Weld County

2016-10-03 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all >From yesterday ... - Blue Grosbeak and Ferruginous Hawk [Beebe Draw-area, Weld CR 42/45, Lasalle, Weld] - Wilson's Snipe - 12 and Savannah Sparrow - 2 [Weld CR 59 Marsh, Kersey, Weld] - Wilson's Snipe - 19 and Great-tailed Grackle - 2 [Woods Lake, Severance, Weld]

[cobirds] Northcentral Weld County Birds

2016-09-26 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Lapland Longspur - 1 [Weld CR 33 btw 100 and 98] Sage Thrasher - 3 [Weld CR 41 btw 100 and 102] Say's Phoebe - 2 [Nunn Yard] Turkey Vulture - 1 [Weld CR 100 btw 35 and 37] Merlin [Weld CR 108 west of 45] Peregrine Falcon [Weld CR 108 west of 37] Chimney Swift - 2 [11th Ave and 5 St, Greeley

[cobirds] Secondhand Kentucky Warbler Report [SE Colorado]

2016-09-21 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all I saw this on my Twitter feed ... no details provided though by Nature Conservancy. Four hours ago was reported. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Rock Wren [Nunn Yard, Nunn, Weld]

2016-09-21 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all Quick report ... unexpected Rock Wren this afternoon in yard. Typically, I can find them during summer rare in fall. Nice to see him boppin' around yard. BTW Crom Lake is still full of water--recent birds include: Horned Grebe and Ruddy Duck. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me

[cobirds] Red-necked Phalarope ["Nunn Pond", Nunn, Weld]

2016-09-12 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all "Nunn Pond" now hosting four Red-necked Phalarope. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me | Colorado Birder Club -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To un

[cobirds] Re: Wyoming Hereford Ranch (Larimer "Annex" in Laramie County WY) plus Larimer CR5

2016-09-08 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all I believe Hereford Ranch is more geographically-aligned with Weld County ... :-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn Follow Me | Colorado Birder | Pix | Mobile Version

[cobirds] Red-necked Phalarope ["Nunn Pond", Nunn, Weld]

2016-09-07 Thread The &quot;Nunn Guy"
Hi all "Nunn Pond" (if you can call it that :-) ) is doing fairly well in terms of bird appearances-46 species to date ... from Hwy 85/Weld CR 100 go west .2m it's the water on north (foundation hole from oil and gas facilities being established). This morning two (surprise!) Red-necked Phalar

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