[cobirds] Last Chance Oasis Appreciation Day, Saturday, November 3rd

2012-10-10 Thread Joe Roller
;t find your work gloves of find a shovel that is just your size, come anyway to say thanks and we'll find something for you to do! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send emai

[cobirds] Sapsucker at Last Chance, probably an adult, male Yellow-bellied

2012-10-12 Thread Joe Roller
intersection that is West of the old motel. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] Birdy at Last Chance? not so much

2012-10-26 Thread Joe Roller
Birds I found at Last Chance, the Oasis and behind the motel today from 9-10:30. Downy Woodpecker 1 Northern Shrike 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 American Robin 4 White-crowned Sparrow 2 Dark-eyed Junco 6 House Sparrow - 25 Joe Roller, Denver "Time flies like the wind. Fruit flies like ba

[cobirds] Final details: Nov 3rd, Last Chance Oasis Appreciation Day & cleanup. New start time is 10:30.

2012-10-29 Thread Joe Roller
o them for us to stay and share a meal. (Not much happens out at Last Chance without a casserole, which is a good thing). Work gloves, old clothes, a salad or dessert to share and an appetite are all you need to bring. Some of you might bring a shovel or pick-ax, as some of the objet's d

[cobirds] Wow! Is 23 Common Loons a high count for Colorado?

2012-10-30 Thread Joe Roller
avia immer type! I'll through this out on the "can you top this" list. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] Thanks! There are enough birders signed up for Last Chance Oasis for Saturday!

2012-11-02 Thread Joe Roller
comes through and we will plant some native shrubs. Thanks again to those who signed up! Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Re: Unidentified Sparrow at my feeder - can anyone identify? Littleton, CO

2012-11-12 Thread Joe Roller
The bicolored bill makes it an American Tree Sparrow in my book. Joe Roller On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Dave Cameron wrote: > Looks like a Song Sparrow, albeit a dark one. > > Dave Cameron > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[cobirds] Colorado Field Ornithologists requests Nominations for Ron Ryder, Lifetime Achievement and Appreciation Awards.

2012-11-15 Thread Joe Roller
Birders, The CFO Board will review nominations from any CFO member for these prestigious awards. Criteria for each award and a complete list of past recipients can be found at: http://cfobirds.org/business/awards.htm Notice that these awards are not necessarily given every year. Please email me

Re: [cobirds] Dust Bowl (NO SIGHTINGS) - Lesser Prairie Chicken

2012-11-19 Thread Joe Roller
sad story reminds me of the poem from New Zealand, which goes in part, "No Moa, No Moa, They're Gone and There Ain't No Moa." Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Charles Bell wrote: > The program, which was excellent, made me wonder what the Dust Bowl

[cobirds] No bird seed allowed at BCLP? No fair! How dare they!

2012-11-23 Thread Joe Roller
d into the exciting world of civil disobedience! Three of us are signed up so far to either go your bail or visit you in jail. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] Plan to work things out with the Rangers and Manager at BCLP

2012-11-23 Thread Joe Roller
no need to be there by dawn's early light. Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Tom Wilberding wrote: > Hello Bear Creek Lake Park, > > ** ** > > Many Colorado birders have enjoyed seeing the Brambling at your Coyote > trail on the bridge. Some have sp

[cobirds] I'll let you know how we can cooperate with the Park after I meet with them Saturday

2012-11-23 Thread Joe Roller
7;s a real opportunity for the Park to get some publicity based on the out of state birders who are poised to fly out here. The extra fees pale in comparison to a newspaper article, a nice note to the head of Lakewood State Parks from ABA, warm fuzzy feelings, etc, etc. Thanks again for the input.

[cobirds] Forwarded: a note of appreciation from a Massachusetts birder

2012-11-24 Thread Joe Roller
Joe, I saw your post to CO birds. Thanks for working on the seed issue. I tend to agreed that feeding the wildlife is not a great practice but in this case the impacts seem minimal. I flew from Massachusetts to see the Brambling, paid my fee for two days, and saw it on the second day thanks to a l

[cobirds] Explanation from Lakewood Regional Parks Supervisor about how to use bird seed at the Park

2012-11-26 Thread Joe Roller
Supervisor City of Lakewood This explains everything. Now we are ready for the Hoary Redpoll. Joe Roller, Denver ** -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegrou

[cobirds] CFO Landowner Appreciation Plaque presented at Last Chance, Colorado

2012-12-15 Thread Joe Roller
another chance for all of us to get together. Photos and an article about the history, birds and people of Last Chance will appear in the April edition of *Colorado Birds*. Thanks, Joe Roller, CFO Board -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Ann Molison's email may have been hijacked.

2012-12-24 Thread Joe Roller
I received 5 suspicious looking emails in a row from her address, and suggest not opening those til situation clarified. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Helpful photos comparing two redpoll species side by side

2013-01-11 Thread Joe Roller
one can compare side-by-side photos of perched Common and Hoary Redpolls, feather by feather. This comes up aces in my opinion. All of the other photos I have seen have been quite useful, and thanks to all the photographers and descriptors. Joe Roller, Denver Founding member of "CHORES" &q

Re: [cobirds] South Plattte (Canyon? ) Reservoir

2013-01-24 Thread Joe Roller
after, as joggers and birders have preceded you and had the same effect on the birds. If Greater Scaup are not seen in the Reservoir, continue east on Viable Road til it ends and look for ducks on the small ponds there. Joe Roller On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:53 AM, Hugh Kingery wrote: > Cobird

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, Sunday, February 3, 2013

2013-02-03 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller** Date: February 3, 2013 email:rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, February 3, 2013, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, updated Monday, February 4

2013-02-04 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller** Date: February 4, 2013 email:rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 4, 2013, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, Tuesday, February 5 update

2013-02-05 Thread Joe Roller
rosy-finches at feeders on private property, seen on Feb 3. **** Go afield and find a bird! Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[cobirds] Colorado RBA for Wednesday, February 6th.

2013-02-05 Thread Joe Roller
trip walking on paved trails for about two miles. We hope to see Barrow’s goldeneyes and other waterfowl. Trip will end by noon, so lunch is optional. RSVP at (303)772-6048 or email Chris. (christ...@q.com) Good bird discovery and observation. Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, February 7

2013-02-07 Thread Joe Roller
out two miles. We hope to see Barrow’s Goldeneyes and other waterfowl. Trip will end by noon, so lunch is optional. RSVP at (303)772-6048 or email Chris. (christ...@q.com) Bon chance avec les oiseaux! Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message becau

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, February 9, 2013

2013-02-08 Thread Joe Roller
lf-day trip walking on paved trails for about two miles. We hope to see Barrow’s Goldeneyes and other waterfowl. Trip will end by noon, so lunch is optional. RSVP at (303)772-6048 or email Chris. (christ...@q.com) Have fun in the field. Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, February 10, 2013

2013-02-10 Thread Joe Roller
alf-day trip walking on paved trails for about two miles. We hope to see Barrow’s Goldeneyes and other waterfowl. Trip will end by noon, so lunch is optional. RSVP at (303)772-6048 or email Chris. (christ...@q.com) Not to worry, Joyce will be back soon. Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 11, 2013.

2013-02-11 Thread Joe Roller
ommon Redpolls have been visiting a feeder in Silverton, Colorado. * * Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[cobirds] Ginormous rafter of Wild Turkeys in Morgan County

2013-02-12 Thread Joe Roller
me route a half hour later, I realized that I had missed the larger part of the rafter. The count this time was 290. That is more than enough for one turkey a day between now and Thanksgiving, with giblets to spare. In contrast to one or two of my messages from the distant past, I am serious this time.

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds at Log Lane Village, Morgan County

2013-02-12 Thread Joe Roller
l at about 11 AM this morning, February 12. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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.

[cobirds] Join in on the fun at Last Chance Habitat Restoration Day, Saturday, April 6!

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Roller
ow if you can join us at Last Chance Oasis on April 6th. Thank you! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com 303 204-0828 -- 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] Taxonomic status of Mexican Duck, gleanings from the literature

2013-03-21 Thread Joe Roller
ch itself has links to more detailed analyses. http://1birds.com/aou-to-leave-mexican-duck-in-limbo.htm I am confident that there are many more sites worth visiting for those of you who might not follow college basketball. Your faithful correspondent, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this mes

[cobirds] Final invitation to help at Last Chance this Saturday, April 6

2013-04-03 Thread Joe Roller
p track of progress there. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- 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 post t

[cobirds] Black-necked Stilts, Bonaparte's Gull at birdy Weld County site - Stewart Farm Pond

2013-04-07 Thread Joe Roller
owing edge-of-the-road parking near Lower Latham and Beebe Draw. A scope is needed to see the birds well, but one is not so close as to flush them. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe f

[cobirds] Successful Habitat Restoration Day at Last Chance Oasis!

2013-04-07 Thread Joe Roller
Birders and other friends, Most of you are aware that the famous migrant trap, the Last Chance Oasis, suffered from the June 2012 wildfire. Last November birders joined local folks and held a clean-up day there to show our appreciation for the generous and open access we have enjoyed for decades at

[cobirds] LITTLE GULL continues at Lake Meredith, Crowley County at 7 PM

2013-04-07 Thread Joe Roller
Cheryl Teuton phoned to report that this great (though Little) gull, was seen again at dusk by her, Dan Brooke, Duane Nelson and Stan Oswald. Good luck if you plan to drive down to look for it Monday! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Tomorrow

2013-04-18 Thread Joe Roller
Please send me some details about where you plan to go, when you will return, etc, so I can make an informed choice about going. I have not heard. Maybe I missed the memo. Many thanks, Joe On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM, wrote: > Lets meet at DOW at 6:30. > > Norm > -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Painted Redstart, wherefore art thou?

2013-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
sanguine expectation of seeing this mega-rarity. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] Painted Redstart NOT FOUND this evening in Eagle

2013-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
good news is that, thanks to Vic, we do not need to hustle over there tomorrow. Some good warblers have been seen lately (Tennessee, Painted Redstart, Blackpoll Warbler), so what will be found next? Good luck! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Migration notes from Chatfield; Wilson's, Orange-crowned Warblers, et al. Douglas/Jeffco

2013-04-24 Thread Joe Roller
orned Larks. Nothing unusual. Each day seems to bring new birds. I'm glad that February is well behind us. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] NEGATIVE news on the CHerry Creek Hudsonian Godwit

2013-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
Several of us looked around Cherry Creek SP and some of the shorebirds that were present yesterday - Hudsonian Godwit, Willets, Semipalmated Plover were AWOL. I am not sure if anyone checked the swim beach or NE corner, so if you are going over there, that might be a good place to start. Joe

[cobirds] Today at Chatfield SP

2013-05-01 Thread Joe Roller
same sparrows, pipits. Nothing rare, but as usual with spring storms, there were lots of birds to see, but it was hard on those birds. The weather may break this evening, then clear after another snowy night. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[cobirds] Summer Tanager, Hooded Warbler, Poorwill, Peregrine at Melody Tempel Grove, Bent County

2013-05-02 Thread Joe Roller
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[cobirds] "Western" Palm Warbler continues in Denver County

2013-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
that trickles into the river there. It was low in the shrubs and confiding, allowing for great photo ops. Too bad I did not remember to bring my camera. Thanks, Gary! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 9, 2013, updated at 6:15 AM

2013-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller** Date: May 9, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 9, 2013 @ 6:15 AM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in

[cobirds] The Sewage Ponds of Phillips County and Other Mother’s Day Travel Ideas.

2013-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
wlark, remember the wide-open spaces, feel the high winds and remember the rare ducks floating along - on the sewage ponds of Phillips County. Joe Roller, Denver Reprinted despite popular demand from a 2009 posting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, May 10

2013-05-10 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: May 10, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 10, 2013 @ 6:25 AM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, May 11, updated at 8:50 PM on 5/10

2013-05-10 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for May 11, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, May 11, 2013, updated at 8:50 PM on May 10, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird

[cobirds] Crow Valley, Lower Latham, Stewarts Pond

2013-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
of the expected migrants and residents don't seem to have heard about it yet in northeast CO. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, May 12

2013-05-12 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for May 12, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, May 12, 2013, updated at 6:40 AM, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If

[cobirds] Report from Fort Logan Cemetery, SW Denver. NEGATIVE NEWS on Cerulean Warbler

2013-05-12 Thread Joe Roller
e you leave the cemetery). If you find a Cerulean Warbler, please phone me at 303 204-0828 and I will post it on Cobirds at once from my speeding vehicle. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To uns

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 13, early report; complete update mid-day today

2013-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for Monday, May 13, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 PLEASE NOTE THAT A MORE COMPLETE UPDATE WILL BE POSTED AT MID-DAY TODAY. ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 13, 2013, partially updated at 0600

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 13, at 1 PM

2013-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for Monday, May 13, 2013, 1 PM email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 13, 2013, updated at 1 PM, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird

[cobirds] North Boulder Bobolinks are back!

2013-05-14 Thread Joe Roller
Alan Bell asked me to post this message: Bobolinks were back this morning in the fields along Nimbus Road north of Spurgeon Reservoir. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, May 14

2013-05-14 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for Monday, May 14, 2013, updated at 6:25 AM** email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 14, 2013. sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

[cobirds] RFI: Last Chance rarities and migration news

2013-05-14 Thread Joe Roller
inclusion in the local weekly newsletter, "View from Lindon" capably written by intrepid reporter Lois Scott. For example, there was quite a buzz about Tammy and Ira Sanders' report of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near Last Chance a few days ago. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- Yo

[cobirds] Migration note: Lark Buntings near Watkins

2013-05-14 Thread Joe Roller
Carole Larsen asked me to post this migration note. ( Forwarded from her by Joe Roller, Denver). We saw a male Lark Bunting in breeding plumage on a fence Sunday May 12th at two different times – 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Was on the west side of Manilla Rd between I-70 and Colfax, south of the farm

[cobirds] Piping Plover in Holyoke, Phillips County

2013-05-15 Thread Joe Roller
record, I believe. He's having a good shorebird day (as of his 7:20 AM call), with sightings of Semipalmated Plover and Black-necked Stilt as well! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

Re: [cobirds] Re: COUNTIES PLEASE

2013-05-22 Thread Joe Roller
Yes, when reporting a sighting it is wise to include the county name in the subject line. Very helpful. And I also agree with Steve Stachowiak The implication of a quick phoned-in note is, "Stay tuned for more details, I am busy collecting a DNA sample." We can help each other by reading such a p

[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover, Great Egret at Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe, June 2

2013-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
shorebirds there A Great Egret was reported from Cottonwood Creek by Bob Rozinski. There were no terns or other items of interest. Joe Roller, aka Richard Joseph Roller, Denver, City and County of -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON in Holyoke, Phillips County

2013-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
to the CFO County Birding Website. Nearby were White-rumped Sandpipers (10), Semipalmated Sandpipers (2), and a Black-necked Stilt, also a rarity in that most attractive of Colorado's many fine counties. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[cobirds] YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER, etc, in Holyoke, Phillips County

2013-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
tream, near the east end of Akron Street, ie, just downstream from the railroad tracks. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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 em

[cobirds] Eastern Meadowlark seen again today (6/11) at Beech Open Space, Boulder County

2013-06-11 Thread Joe Roller
tions were in Chris Nunes's (many thanks to Chris!!!) post to Cobirds yesterday. Basically north of Boulder on Hway 36, turn off at Neva Road, park near the locked gate to the Beech space and walk in. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[cobirds] Snow day at Red Rocks

2011-01-09 Thread Joe Roller
House Sparrows too. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] Dunlin still on S Platte; Harris's Sparrow at the Old Stone House

2011-01-11 Thread Joe Roller
just past the railroad tracks onto Lark Bunting Lane and follow this Lane south until it ends at the Old Stone House. More information about RMBO is at the website, RMBO.org. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&quo

[cobirds] additional information from Cherry Creek SP today

2011-01-28 Thread Joe Roller
cond cycle Ring-billed Gulls, and if you see a Black-tailed Gull, please try to get a photo and post to Cobirds asap. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cob

[cobirds] report of a Harris's Hawk at Red Rocks. ? Escaped or wild?

2011-02-13 Thread Joe Roller
ird in Colorado, and that hand may not have all five fingers. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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, s

[cobirds] No luck on the Fort Morgan female Eurasian Wigeon (EUWI)

2011-02-15 Thread Joe Roller
out on the wigeon. He says that many local birders have seen it at that site and that I have won the ignoble prize for being the first to miss it. The ratio of the beautifulness of the weather to the number of target birds was quite high. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message becau

[cobirds] Slightly off topic: Rest in Peace, Bonny State Park

2011-02-16 Thread Joe Roller
s." Perhaps the birds will not notice the repurposing, but it may be more difficult to find a bathroom or a place to park. So make your plans to enjoy the avifauna of Bonny State Park, before it morphs into "Bonny perhaps hiking lands." Joe Roller, friend of Bonny -- You receiv

[cobirds] Drought report from Elbert County

2011-03-05 Thread Joe Roller
I checked out the formerly wet spots in Elbert County. Ball Reservoir and the pond a few miles west of Kiowa were very dry. It was so dry that in Agate they had to close two lanes of the swimming pool. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Detailed information on the possible Yellow-eyed Junco last seen 3 days ago (long)

2011-03-10 Thread Joe Roller
g story she exclaimed, "All that and you didn't see the bird?" Alas. Joe Roller, Denver These facts are all factual, and in contrast to my usual methods, I have not made any of these facts up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Jumbo fee to enter Prewitt and Jumbo Reservoirs in Northeast Colorado!

2011-03-16 Thread Joe Roller
to the sunset. Dang it! Dipped again! As I mentioned, the permits are $36. A mega-rarity - priceless. Please note that everything in the first paragraph is true. I don't make everything up. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[cobirds] BCSP update (forwarded from Larry Arnold)

2011-04-12 Thread Joe Roller
-Original Message- *From:* Joe Roller [mailto:jroll...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, April 12, 2011 3:16 PM *To:* larry arnold *Subject:* Re: [wsbn] FW: BCSP sent to Larry Arnold about 3 PM today: Larry, the notification looks good. I would emphasize a strict prohibition against

[cobirds] BLACK-CHINNED SPARROW carrying nesting material

2011-04-14 Thread Joe Roller
nd singing male from the Devil's Kitchen Trailhead parking lot. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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 gro

[cobirds] Correction about site of breeding of BCSP in 2010 & a link to BCSP song

2011-04-14 Thread Joe Roller
rt jaunt. http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/270/_/Black-chinned_Sparrow.aspx Copy and paste that link, then open the Whatbird site and click on the arrow under "listen to songs and calls." Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, Sunday, April 17

2011-04-17 Thread Joe Roller
DFO field trip for Wednesday, April 20 will be to Chatfield Reservoir led by Bob Shade (303-975-2476). Meet at 0700 at the Swim Beach just after the west entrance to the park. Parks pass required. 1/2 day trip. Bring water, but lunch, snacks optional. Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denv

[cobirds] Violet-green Swallows in Las Animas County

2011-04-17 Thread Joe Roller
Paul Tennery reports that Violet-green Swallows were seen today near Valdez, in Las Animas County. Forwarded from his phone. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, for Monday, April 18, 2011

2011-04-18 Thread Joe Roller
rip. Bring water, but lunch, snacks optional. We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month! Keep up the great work! Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you ar

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, April 19

2011-04-18 Thread Joe Roller
park. Parks pass required. 1/2 day trip. Bring water, but lunch, snacks optional. We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, April 20th

2011-04-20 Thread Joe Roller
New at the ABA? / Birding Quiz Show Monday, April 25, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or

[cobirds] Colorado Rare BIrd Alert for Thursday, April 21

2011-04-21 Thread Joe Roller
g the Centennial State this month. Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- 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.

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for April 21, improved version

2011-04-21 Thread Joe Roller
Monday, April 25, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are su

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Report for Friday, April 22

2011-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
What's New at the ABA? / Birding Quiz Show Monday, April 25, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 w

[cobirds] DFO field trips for Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24

2011-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
ponds, wetlands, grassland and creek. Spring migration should be underway, so expect surprises. Bring lunch. Telescope and 2-way radio will be useful if you wish to bring them. Plan to be back at the carpool meeting place by 1700 at the latest. (Information forwarded by Joe Roller). * -- You

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, April 23

2011-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
h. Telescope and 2-way radio will be useful if you wish to bring them. Plan to be back at the carpool meeting place by 1700 at the latest. * Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Saturday, April 23, improved version

2011-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
io will be useful if you wish to bring them. Plan to be back at the carpool meeting place by 1700 at the latest. * Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Colorado Rare BIrd Alert for Sunday 4/24

2011-04-24 Thread Joe Roller
Jeffrey A. Gordon - The New President of ABA What's New at the ABA? / Birding Quiz Show Monday, April 25, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver 303 204-0828 Please excuse any errors, omissions or format

[cobirds] Two Whimbrel, one Peregrine at Cherry Creek, Arapahoe

2011-04-30 Thread Joe Roller
-faced Ibis did not include their Glossy cousin. A Peregrine Falcon lifted from the SE corner mudflats and circled, gaining altitude. Otherwise, the usual suspects held court - Willet, Long-billed Dowitcher, plenty of American Avocets. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Migration notes from Phillips County

2011-05-01 Thread Joe Roller
;s Fishing Pond* Chimney Swift 1 FOS * * *Holyoke - Frenchman's Creek near sewer ponds* Northern Waterthrush FOS Common Yellowthroat FOS *Holyoke Cemetery* Wilson's Warbler FOS Yellow-rumps, Orange-crowns Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscr

[cobirds] RFI: did anyone try for the Jeffco Tricolored Heron today?

2011-05-01 Thread Joe Roller
I may search the general area in the AM, as it is a spectacular Jefferson County rarity. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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 unsubs

[cobirds] RUFOUS-COLLARED SPARROW in Georgetown, CO; heard and seen well; possible new CO record

2011-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
get to Georgetown. Joe Roller PS This is not a joke. This is the news as I heard it. *From:* tank6...@aol.com [mailto:tank6...@aol.com] *Sent:* Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:40 PM *To:* veronicah...@q.com *Cc:* sedge_w...@yahoo.ca *Subject:* Rufous-collared Sparrow sighting, Georgetown Hi

[cobirds] Futile search for Rufous-collared Sparrow in Georgetown

2011-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
ffered at half-price today. We are trying to think of the eleventh reason. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow (likely an escaped cage bird) photographed 5/9

2011-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
Tierra del Fuego. It is unlikely to be like fancy-restaurant chickens, i.e., cage-free. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] Book signing at the CFO Convention, May 21, Grand Junction

2011-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
e for purchase. Support your local authors and own a collector's item! *Birds of Western Colorado*: Bob Righter, Karen Levad, Coen Dexter, Kim Potter, and Don Radovich *Wild Birding Colorado*: Cole Wild and Nick Komar *Birds of Wyoming*: Doug Faulkner See you there, Joe Roller, CFO Board -- Yo

[cobirds] Return trip to Denver from the CFO Convention, the friendly folk of Georgetown and a sparrow yarn

2011-05-24 Thread Joe Roller
go, in 2011, a little sparrow escaped from a lion cage! No, really, child! Would I kid you?" Joe Roller, Denver -- 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 unsub

[cobirds] Singing male Blackpoll Warbler at Cherry Creek

2011-05-27 Thread Joe Roller
Larry Modesitt and I enjoyed a cooperative singing male Blackpoll Warbler and a singing male American Redstart with the first 50 - 100 yards of the trail that goes north from the Prairie Loop observation deck at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Arapahoe County. We were hoping that those were harbingers of

[cobirds] RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD AT LAST CHANCE, Washington County

2011-05-28 Thread Joe Roller
Mark Peterson just phoned me to report a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at Last Chance, along with a Magnolia Warbler and 2 American Redstarts. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, sen

[cobirds] Bobolink in Washington County near Prewitt

2011-05-30 Thread Joe Roller
large flock of White-faced Ibis that Mlodinow and others reported this week was still in Beebe Draw (Weld County Road 42, near Road 45), and 2 Glossy Ibis were amongst them. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Nice article about our birding hobby in the Holyoke Enterprise, Phillips County

2011-05-31 Thread Joe Roller
The word our birding hobby is reaching the four corners of Colorado, with a nice article by reporter, Darci Tomky, in the Holyoke Enterprise of Phillips County. While I cannot provide a direct link to the article, which includes stunning photos by Walbek, Kellner, etc, you can readily find it by en

[cobirds] The Western Gull has moved from the sandspit at Chatfield! Quo vadis?

2011-06-01 Thread Joe Roller
, I will post promptly. Obvious places to check are the body of the lake and the South Platte or Plum Creek deltas. Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegrou

[cobirds] The Western Gull is back at the tip of the sandspit, NOW

2011-06-01 Thread Joe Roller
gang who are there. Joe Roller -- 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 mo

[cobirds] Western Gull has left the swim beach

2011-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
slope birds are en route. Thanks, Joe Roller -- 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...@googlegroup

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