[cobirds] Lake County Personal Bird List [ long ]

2012-10-11 Thread Tim Kalbach
males, 3 f May 2010 225) Evening Grosbeak uncommon to rare; male at feeder fall 08; mid-April flyover; pair May 09 226)House SparrowLeadville resident, feeders -- Tim Kalbach Clearwater, FL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Farewell to Colorado

2012-10-08 Thread Tim Kalbach
o know all the mountain species on a daily basis. Anyone interested in my personal annotated Lake County bird list may email me for a copy. I've enjoyed Cobirds; thanks to everyone who makes in happen. -- Tim Kalbach Clearwater, Florida formerly Leadville, Colorado -- You received this mess

[cobirds] Warblers, Lake County

2012-09-02 Thread Tim Kalbach
Just realized the Parula was the 8th warbler species of the day, yesterday. New single-day "warbler high" for the county. Much better migrant activity than last fall. Lots of Townsend's. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message

[cobirds] N.Parula, Lake County

2012-09-01 Thread Tim Kalbach
A female plumage Northern Parula at Twin Lakes village was a new Lake County species this morning. Any mountain records for this species? Got one identifiable but fuzzy photo before it vanished. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler, Lake County

2012-08-26 Thread Tim Kalbach
First Nashville Warbler for Lake County, my backyard this morning. # 225 county / #87 yard. Along with 2 Townsend's, Orange-crowneds. Migration is picking up. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[cobirds] Gray Catbird, Lake County

2012-08-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
New for the county and personal Lake County species # 224: Gray Catbird. Long overdue, Crystal Lakes, late this afternoon. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Long-eared owl RIGHT NOW Lake County

2012-08-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
If anyone is interested there's a LEOW I can probably show you right now in Lake County, just south of Leadville. On daytime roost, incredibly cooperative this morning, has not been flushed. (727)698-6553 cell, call or text Tim Kalbach -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Col

[cobirds] Lake County Northern Waterthrush

2012-05-20 Thread Tim Kalbach
Another county first this morning at Crystal Lakes-very cooperative N. Waterthrush. Tim Kalbach; Leadville Sent from my Kindle Fire -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis Lake County

2012-05-20 Thread Tim Kalbach
and Dusky Flycatchers Tim Kalbach Leadville, Colorado -- 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 cobird

[cobirds] Lake County Lapland Longspur

2012-02-12 Thread Tim Kalbach
An unexpected mid-winter flock of Horned Larks along Halfmoon Road (south of Leadville) included a colorful LAPLAND LONGSPUR. Other species in the county this morning: Northern Shrike, all 3 Rosy-Finches in flock of about 150 attending feeders. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville

[cobirds] Sanderling, Lake County

2011-09-17 Thread Tim Kalbach
. Typical foraging behavior, call noted; have seen thousands on East coast. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- 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] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Lake County

2011-09-05 Thread Tim Kalbach
A closely-observed Ash-throated Flycatcher in Leadville Sunday afternoon was a higher-than normal location for the species, @ 10,200'. Lots of Townsend's Warblers also passing through right now. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Lake County Virginia's Warbler

2011-07-31 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Virginia's Warbler (2nd ever for the county) came through the back yard this morning. Tim Kalbach Leadville, 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] Lake County Virginia's Warbler

2011-07-31 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Virginia's Warbler (2nd ever for the county) came through the back yard this morning. Tim Kalbach Leadville, 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] Lake County Virginia's Warbler

2011-05-30 Thread Tim Kalbach
A nice male Virginia's Warbler in the back yard this windy morning was a county first and a Lesser Goldfinch at Crystal Lakes only a county 2nd. Franklin's Gulls continue at the east end of Twin Lakes. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] Chihuahuan Raven, Red-necked Phalarope, Lake County

2011-05-21 Thread Tim Kalbach
nasal bristles and different-pitched call were also noted. In Leadville, Brown-capped and Black Rosy-finches continue visiting the backyard. Birding at the end of the world... Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO Lake County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[cobirds] Stilt, Pelican, odd heron, Lake County

2011-05-14 Thread Tim Kalbach
Great Egret, sleek, stark white, no head plumes, without the messy look of a Wurdemann's. Unfortunately, both herons flushed and flew south out of sight before I could study this oddity for any length of time. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Great Egret Marbled Godwit Lake County

2011-05-03 Thread Tim Kalbach
1 Great Egret & first personal county record of 1 Marbled Godwit today (# 211) , west end of Twin Lakes, Moache Landing, Lake County Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this gro

[cobirds] More Lake County firsts

2011-04-30 Thread Tim Kalbach
ds, all in excellent color and allowing reasonably close approach.Also present: 4 Franklin's Gulls, several Ring-billeds (usually rather rare here), Wilson's Phalarope, another Willet, Western & Least Sandpipers and a Semipalmated Plover. All 3 Rosy-Finches still present in Leadville. T

[cobirds] Semipalmated Sandpiper, Lake County spring migrants

2011-04-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
pril here, despite almost constant snow and only a few hours spent birding. Tim Kalbach Leadville, 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 th

[cobirds] Great Egret, Black Rosies, Lake County

2011-04-23 Thread Tim Kalbach
-Finches* along with a few Gray-crowneds (1 Hepburn's type) among 30 or so Brown-cappeds. Not a single warbler in evidence yet, not even Yellow-rumped. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. T

[cobirds] Lake County spring movement

2011-04-04 Thread Tim Kalbach
Sunday (before the big snow hit us again) there were 22 Sandhill Cranes near the Hayden Ranch/Moosehaven Condos, Highway 24 south of Leadville; other noteworthy county birds: Ferruginous Hawk and Spotted Towhee. Lots of Mt. Bluebirds and Robins back up as well. Tim Kalbach Leadville,CO -- You

[cobirds] N Shrike, Lake County

2011-03-17 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Northern Shrike dashed through our backyard this afternoon in Leadville, Lake County. Hopefully a sign of spring movement. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, sen

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans, Lake County

2011-01-29 Thread Tim Kalbach
This morning there were 3 Trumpeter Swans in the limited open water near the power plant on Twin Lakes, Lake County. Probably the same birds from previous reports, minus the Tundra. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Lake, Chaffee mountain birds, new years day

2011-01-02 Thread Tim Kalbach
white wing-bars) Rosy-Finches: 150+ , mostly *Brown-capped*, including small percentage * Gray-crowned* and at least one *Black.* ** Tim Kalbach Leadville, Lake County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this

[cobirds] Swans update, Lake County

2010-12-11 Thread Tim Kalbach
This afternoon, the 3 Trumpeter & 1 Tundra Swans were at the western end of the eastern lake, near the power plant's warmer waters. Twin Lakes, Lake County. Tim Kalbach Leadville,CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Black Scoter, Swans, Lake County

2010-12-05 Thread Tim Kalbach
. Cormorant at Turquoise this morning was unusual for that location. Tim Kalbach Leadville,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

[cobirds] Swans, Lake County

2010-11-28 Thread Tim Kalbach
The Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are still at Twin Lakes, but probably not for much longer as the ice is increasing. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send ema

[cobirds] Tundra and Trumpeters, Lake County

2010-11-19 Thread Tim Kalbach
t; of Twin Lakes. Easily scoped from the parking area. Tim Kalbach Leadville, 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

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Swans, Lake County

2010-11-13 Thread Tim Kalbach
The 3 Trumpeter Swans continue at Twin Lakes. This morning in Leadville (East side) there was a 125+ flock of Rosy-Finches including at least one each Gray-crowned, Hepburn's, and Black; first of season for all but Brown-caps. Very little snow so far and lakes remain open. Tim Kalbach Lead

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans, Lake County

2010-11-06 Thread Tim Kalbach
the county. Tim Kalbach Leadville,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

[cobirds] Lake County Bushtits

2010-10-24 Thread Tim Kalbach
Lake County, 10-24: a flock of about 10 Bushtits near the South Elbert Trailhead parkinglot this morning became my 200th species for the county. Hadn't previously seen this species this high, about 9500'. Tim Kalbach, Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] Lake County Brown Thrasher

2010-10-23 Thread Tim Kalbach
rn Shrike, D.c.Cormorant. There are still a few juncos, White-crowned Sparrows and Mt. Bluebirds around, but winter is definitely on the way. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Lake County

2010-09-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
2 adults and a juvenile Sandhill Cranes this morning, for a Lake County first. South of Leadville near Hayden Ranch Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send ema

[cobirds] Long-eared Owl, Lake County first

2010-08-28 Thread Tim Kalbach
There's a very active Long-eared Owl patrolling the willow thickets at Crystal Lakes, Lake County this morning. A first county record, I believe; my GPS has the elevation at slightly under 9500 ft. I have identifiable photos, though distant. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Lake County

2010-06-13 Thread Tim Kalbach
This morning's light snow brought about 40 Brown-capped Rosy-Finches to the back yard. Funny to see them along with Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To pos

[cobirds] Lazuli Bunting, Lake County

2010-05-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
Following the extremely windy weekend, we had a female Lazuli Bunting visit the backyard yesterday evening. Only the second time I've seen this species in Lake County. A Spotted Towhee stayed all day, also unusual at this elevation. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message be

[cobirds] Black Rosy-Finch, Lake County

2010-05-16 Thread Tim Kalbach
eason. Tim Kalbach Leadville,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

[cobirds] Lake County migration

2010-05-15 Thread Tim Kalbach
Falcon, Bald Eagle, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 2 Semipalmated Plovers and at least 75 Horned Larks flocking on the western mudflat viewable from Moache Landing. This morning we have 4-6" of snow on the ground and still falling. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO Crystal Lakes only: Canada Goose 2 Ga

[cobirds] Lake County migration

2010-05-08 Thread Tim Kalbach
on Orange-crowned Warbler; lingering Brown-capped Rosy-Finches. Tim Kalbach Leadville, Lake County, 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

[cobirds] Lake Co, Trumpeter Swan

2010-04-17 Thread Tim Kalbach
, Red-naped Sapsucker, Evening Grosbeak. Tim Kalbach Leadville, 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.g

[cobirds] Lake County migration

2010-04-11 Thread Tim Kalbach
mexicanus 3 House Sparrow - Passer domesticus 7 This report was generated automatically by eBird Tim Kalbach Leadville, 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.co

[cobirds] Northern Shrike, Lake County

2010-02-07 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Northern Shrike near the Alco store in Leadville this afternoon seemed remarkable for this elevation (over 10,000) in February. Early migrant? Tim Kalbach Leadville,CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this g

[cobirds] Snow Bunting, Park County

2010-01-31 Thread Tim Kalbach
Park County, south of Fairplay. No Gyrfalcon, but one Snow Bunting, about 1 mile east of 285 on dirt Colorado Rd 24 (not highway 24). 1 adult Bald Eagle along 285, but no other raptors. Tim Kalbach Leadville, Lake County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Two Lake County rarities

2009-11-21 Thread Tim Kalbach
-operative as expected for this bird outside the breeding season. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Lake Co. Waterfowl & Rosies

2009-11-16 Thread Tim Kalbach
Sunday 11-15-09, *Mt Elbert Forebay*: 1 female Hooded Merganser, 2 male Com. Mergansers, 1 male Barrow's Goldeneye, 15+ Com Goldeneyes; 20+ Ring-necked Ducks; 2 female Lesser Scaup; 5 Mallards; 2 Eared Grebes; no gulls or loons. Clark's Nutcracker, Steller's Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, Hairy Wood

[cobirds] Gray-crowned Rosies, Lake

2009-11-11 Thread Tim Kalbach
About 30 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches visited our feeder about 1pm today, including a nice Hepburn's. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because yo

[cobirds] Lake County Waterfowl

2009-11-08 Thread Tim Kalbach
s. A male Am. Goldfinch at my feeder in Leadville was only the second county record. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received

[cobirds] Lake County Marsh Wren

2009-09-12 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Marsh Wren this morning at Crystal Lakes, south of Leadville was an overdue addition to the county list. Other migrants: Cassin's Vireo, Townsend's Warblers, Wilson's Warblers and large numbers of Yellow-rumps. Tim Kalbac

[cobirds] Lake County migrants

2009-08-31 Thread Tim Kalbach
ong, White-crowned. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[cobirds] Lake County migration

2009-08-24 Thread Tim Kalbach
. Rough-winged Swallow, Bullock's Oriole, MacGillivray's Warbler, Lark Bunting, Lark Sparrow. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding