[cobirds] Response to Scott Severs and more information about setting up a Colorado eBird portal for FREE.

2014-10-08 Thread Joe Roller
/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Febirding-nys.wikispaces.com%2FBirding%2Bin%2BNew%2BYork&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHS3nb3JQeoGdACXahAnhpHxoqJdw> Probably more than you wanted to know! >> Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colo

[cobirds] Surf Scoter at Chatfield SP, Douglas County

2014-10-11 Thread Joe Roller
Jeff Dawson reported a Surf Scoter off the marina sandspit at Chatfield. The call came in to me at about 12:40 today, Oct 11. 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

[cobirds] Re: condors in CO were NOT countable

2014-10-14 Thread Joe Roller
IF the San Luis Valley introduced Whooping Cranes are countable, then I am going to count a gallinaceous bird, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Delicious. Joe Roller, Denver On Monday, October 13, 2014 8:38:27 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > Maybe it would be more appropriate for a spokesperso

Re: [cobirds] Re: Re: condors in CO were NOT countable

2014-10-14 Thread Joe Roller
wet playas; info on that is also requested. Could this playa have kind of "silted in" from runoff from the ag fields that surround it? If not silt, as least it seems to fill with a member of the spinach family, the common tumbleweed, (Salsola australis, among other species). Joe Roller, D

Re: [cobirds] Hawk Id

2014-10-22 Thread Joe Roller
n the terminal tail band is dark and it is usually white. I don't think they have pale and dark "phases" like buteos. I will be intrigued by comments from raptor experts. Joe Roller,* Denver **Raptor ignoramus* On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 2:54 PM, Jeannie wrote: > > I can not

[cobirds] Update on Adam Jack's Magnificent Hummingbird. Banded by Steve Bouricius.

2014-11-11 Thread Joe Roller
I am forwarding the note posted on the West Slope Bird Network (WSBN) by Steve Bouricius, Colorado's master Hummingbird bander and friend of many of us from when he lived in Boulder County. Joe Roller, Denver First, here is a short note Steve sent to me. "There are many useful th

Re: [cobirds] Williamson's sapsucker - Fort Logan cemetery - unsure as to county

2014-12-20 Thread Joe Roller
Fort Logan Cemetery, an eBIrd hotspot, is in Denver County. WillSap has only rarely been reported for Denver. Thanks, Ira. Joe Roller On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 11:18 AM, Ira Sanders wrote: > Birders, our CBC group had a female Williamson's sapsucker in Fort Logan > cemetery along t

[cobirds] Red Rocks Trading Post - birds, bird food and birders as good neighbors there.

2014-12-26 Thread Joe Roller
ht than any other. So, for example, if there are kids playing out there near the birds, bite your tongues while biding your time, or come back later. Chances are good the birds will still be there. Birders are good neighbors, and we'll continue the privilege of feeding birds at Red Rocks.

Re: [cobirds] Question about raptors and Collared Doves

2014-12-30 Thread Joe Roller
Anecdotally I have seen more successful Cooper's Hawk nests in small towns on the eastern plains -- towns too small for a KFC franchise, but big enough for large helpings of collared doves. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Pam Piombino wrote: > We own two acres o

[cobirds] Thayer's Gulls, Black-crowned Night-Heron at Smith Lake in Washington Park, Denver

2015-01-15 Thread Joe Roller
lards and pointed out a Black-crowned Night Heron next to the bandstand. Joe Roller, Denver, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Rosy finch flocks in Como, Jefferson and Fairplay. Thanks for the CObirds reports and an announcement about new eBird hotspots.

2015-01-17 Thread Joe Roller
lodinow and the *scores* of other birders who take the time to send field trip reports to BOTH eBird AND CObirds. Shameless promotion department: "If You Read CObirds, Report to CObirds!" Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[cobirds] Re: "Bobcat Ridge Natural Area" ebird hotspot

2015-01-18 Thread Joe Roller
is not one of them. That is why you will see every hotspot named with "State Wildlife Area" written out, for example. If you have any questions about this or the process of changing the location, I will try to help. Joe Roller Volunteer eBird hotspot reviewer for Colorado -- You received

Re: [cobirds] UnID Duck - Hybrid? Mega? or ??? - 88th Ave and South Platte River (2/21)

2015-02-21 Thread Joe Roller
Nice photos! That appears to be a plumage variant of American Wigeon, known to hunters as a "Storm Wigeon." One can find photos of similar ducks on line by checking "Storm Wigeon." I hope to learn something if someone corrects me. Joe Roller hunkering down for the storm. If

Re: [cobirds] Re: UnID Duck - Hybrid? Mega? or ??? - 88th Ave and South Platte River (2/21)

2015-02-21 Thread Joe Roller
Oops! I meant to say "Storm Gadwall x Northern Shoveler hybrid". Must have been some kind of typo. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Feb 21, 2015 at 11:09 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > Shot down in flames on "Storm Wigeon." If that was what it really was, I > was going > to r

[cobirds] Sorry about the spam mail sent out from my hijacked account

2015-03-24 Thread Joe Roller
Please disregard any suspicious email, (e.g., a message about Oprah from a Russian source) that friends have been receiving. I changed my password. Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Google acquires eBird from Cornell Labs - breaking news; mixed reaction from Colorado birding community

2015-04-01 Thread Joe Roller
Commerce side of Big Data comes to our neighborhood.... Matt Bartels Seattle, WA" Joe Roller. Denver Please forward this before Thursday, April 2. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Malocclusion of Red Crossbills in Denver's Cheesman Park 4/4

2015-04-04 Thread Joe Roller
Sapsucker, based on a very limited amount of white under the chin. As you know, this is a tough individual to distinguish from a Male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, convergent evolution at its best. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Scissor-tail Flycatcher Redux. Gene Rutherford found it at Cherry Creek SP near Lake Loop Arapahoe Co.

2015-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
Just got a call from Gene. He is watching the cooperative bird right at the intersection of the main road around the park with the road around the Lake Loop (northern entrance to Lake Loop off main park road. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher NOT seen at Cherry Creek SP between 10 AM and 12:30 PM. Arapahoe County

2015-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
Model Airplane Field in the distance, but when I pulled up 7 minutes later it had disappeared. The bird, nicknamed "Kingbird on a Stick" by Pete Dunne, is expected to stick around until fair weather returns. Please report any sightings at once to CObirds. Joe Roller, Denver -- You rec

Re: [cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher--Arapahoe Co

2015-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
is a good place to compare them to Western Kingbirds. Thanks to Mary Driscoll and others who have reported updates. Joe Roller Denver On Sat, May 9, 2015 at 10:49 AM, David & Mary Driscoll wrote: > > Now at CCSP southeast of lake loop > > Mary Driscoll > Denver, CO > >

[cobirds] I talked to Sue Riffe and there was an entry error for the magpie jay

2015-05-28 Thread Joe Roller
Any of us can make a typo or a slip of the mouse. She was using a world list. Sue is an experienced and keen birder and entered a lot of valuable data today from many places, as she birded around Chaffee and Saguache Counties. She will fix the entry tonight. Joe Roller, Denver -- You

Re: [cobirds] A quiz

2015-05-29 Thread Joe Roller
Was that article written on April 1st? If someone was actually serious about revising spellings to the most common misspelling, that person should be tarrred and featherd and wridden out of tone on a Virginies Rale. Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 10:37 AM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN wrote

[cobirds] Memories of the June CFO Convention in and near Salida, Colorado

2015-06-09 Thread Joe Roller
he birds did, but presumably they had a happy landing. 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...@googleg

Re: [cobirds] RFI-Ohio birders

2015-06-13 Thread Joe Roller
pecies you mention. Or you can first look at Larimer and Weld counties for specific info about RMBP and the Pawnee, then on to points west. Good luck. Let us know how you do, please. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 7:36 PM, michael gordon wrote: > My wife and I and another couple will

[cobirds] American Three-toed Woodpeckers in RMNP (Grand Co. side), found by a visiting birder from St. Louis

2015-07-05 Thread Joe Roller
considerable population present. Had only a single Hairy, but there must be a lot more of those too. Bill Rowe Visiting from St. Louis, as we do every summer This was sent to Joyce via the RBA and I thought that the details in this note might be useful to other birders. Joe Roller, Denver -- You

[cobirds] Looking for shorebirds? Here's a link to a map of all of Colorado's probable playas.

2015-07-13 Thread Joe Roller
his trivia game: According to this map, which is the largest playa in Colorado? The largest close to a drivable road? The largest in each county? Which playas have you birded in the past? What is the definition of "playa?" What cracks open and later reseals itself at a playa? Joe Rolle

[cobirds] Denver has two new eBird hotspots - Coors Field and Sports Authority Field at Mile High (restricted access)

2015-07-13 Thread Joe Roller
but would reconsider if reports come in of the Zamboni machine being driven by a penguin during an Avalanche game. 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

Re: [cobirds] pipit v. Horned Lark

2015-07-29 Thread Joe Roller
Raise your hand if you ever mis-identified a bird! If you think about it, John James Audubon, Roger Tory Peterson and David Allen Sibley have their hands raised. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Virginia Simmons wrote: > In 2014 in open grassland near the floor of the

[cobirds] This note was sent to me and was intended for Cobirds. So I forwarded it. Joe Roller, Denver

2015-08-05 Thread Joe Roller
f the sign, one at each end.) Then I can check Sibley to see if I can determine what bird we saw. Thank for your help. Jean Stevenson, Aurora CO?" Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubsc

[cobirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron continues in SW corner of Tabor Lake, Jefferson County

2015-08-10 Thread Joe Roller
the south shore and landed practically at our feet. It perused the seafood section of the menu, but did not dine while Chris and I, Dean Shoup and others admired it for 25 minutes. David Suddjian's observation of this bird carrying nesting material (a stick) was intriguing. Joe Roller D

Re: [cobirds] Northern bobwhites, Panda Express in highlands ranch???

2015-08-16 Thread Joe Roller
Intrigued by this report, I checked with the Panda Express in Highlands Ranch, and they have added to their menu "Sweet and Sour Quail." Those Bobwhites must be escapees from the kitchen. Rather than have to face disappointed diners, I suggest they try the delicious "Sesame Chuka

[cobirds] Congratulations to Mark Chavez on the first Jefferson County report of Short-billed Dowitcher!

2015-08-27 Thread Joe Roller
There are no previous sightings on the CFO County birding website official checklist and no reports in e bird history of this species, the "dowitcher with the inferiority complex." Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [cobirds] Re: Sparrow ID El Paso county (pictures)

2015-09-08 Thread Joe Roller
the last 7 bird photos I looked at, so let's wait for another opinion. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 8:02 AM, kickback wrote: > Thanks to all for the comments explaining that this bird is a female lark > bunting! > > Bill > > On Monday, September 7, 2015 at

[cobirds] Denver Field Ornithologists is proud to announce our new Lark Bunting Logo!

2015-09-08 Thread Joe Roller
club, whether they live in the metro area or points beyond. *We will welcome you at DFO, which brings us together to learn about birds.* Joe Roller, DFO president jroll...@gmail.com * Radeaux did species illustrations for Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas I and the eagerly anticipated Bird Atlas II.

Re: [cobirds] black-throated gray warbler, JeffCo

2015-10-24 Thread Joe Roller
You're right! That warbler is very late. Thanks for reporting it to CObirds. The e bird database shows NO October records for Colorado, a few south of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and one from Utah, near the CO state line. Bob and Bob* show a few records for the first week of October, one for late Octob

[cobirds] Original Watercolor to be Auctioned to benefit Denver Field Ornithologists Grant Fund.

2015-11-16 Thread Joe Roller
ttp://gmail.com/>.* Joe Roller DFO president 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 emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups

[cobirds] Many birders are asking me if the DIA area Snowy Owl was seen today...

2015-12-07 Thread Joe Roller
..and if so, where, please. I cannot go, but I hope we can keep the information flowing on CObirds - especially if some effort was made but it was NOT seen on a given day. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] SNOW no show. Denver county Snowy Owl not seen today by 1 PM.

2015-12-08 Thread Joe Roller
At least a dozen prowlers were owl-less by the time I left at 1 PM. It is still likely to be in its winter territory out there and might be a SNOW what shows. Joe Roller Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

Re: [cobirds] Golden-crowned Warbler location info

2018-05-17 Thread Joe Roller
There is an eBird "stake-out hotspot" at the site. Full name is stakeout Golden-crowned Warbler, 2018. Private, view from road That pinpoints the location on the eBird hotspot map. Good luck, Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 9:05 PM, Scott Somershoe wrote: > All, >

[cobirds] POSSIBLE ANHINGA in Delta County - update

2018-06-04 Thread Joe Roller
useum of Nature and Science. That's the only Colorado record so far. Another specimen collected from 1927 is an Australian Darter (*Anhinga melanogaster*), an escapee from someone's darter collection. Bob and Bob, p 14; also Bailey and Neidrach, p 92 Joe Roller, Denver * The Lark Buntin

[cobirds] Walden Ponds area (Boulder) this morning.

2018-06-11 Thread Joe Roller
Rebecca LaRouche, and Charlie and Lisa Chase and I noted a Caspian Tern flying over and out of sight a few times at Walden Ponds early today, Monday. Both of the Little Blue Herons were at Cottonwood Marsh, but the Tricolored Heron was awol. Rebecca found a Cedar Waxwing on a nest. Joe Roller

Fwd: [cobirds] Dickcissel continues, Jefferson

2018-06-16 Thread Joe Roller
or being alarmed by a rattlesnake. Note that if you drive farther north on Plainview Road, you enter Boulder County. Joe Roller, Denver -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Fri, Jun 15, 2018 at 9:50 AM Subject: [cobirds] Dickcissel continues, Jefferson To: Colorado Birds Hi

Re: [cobirds] Dr. Alex Cruz

2018-06-25 Thread Joe Roller
. That tiny, dull, drab, fall female got us pretty excited. I last saw Alex at the 2010 CFO Convention, when he humbly accepted CFO's most prestigious award, the Ron Ryder Award. Please send us a link to any obituary or information about plans for a memorial service. Joe Roller, Denver O

Re: [cobirds] Re: FYI: Caifornia Condor Near Our WY Border

2018-07-10 Thread Joe Roller
me my error, but it used to be that a population had to get established in the wild, with continued breeding success. Perhaps I got it all wrong, but I think ABA "caved" to the demands of birders desparate for new species to tick. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 9:34 PM,

[cobirds] Gallinule (Larimer) was there when I arrived at 6:45.

2018-07-11 Thread Joe Roller
. Today it functioned more like a good luck charm than a portable, climbable platform. Many thanks to David Wade, the gallinule whisperer, for finding it and to all who posted updates. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Dearth of Turkey Vulture sightings this summer.

2018-07-13 Thread Joe Roller
It's been so hot that our beloved Turkey Vultures, like humans, have been hanging out wherever they can cool off - at the movies, the malls or the libraries. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 19, 2018

2018-07-19 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 19, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 19 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of families has

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 20

2018-07-20 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 20, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 20 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of families has

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Alert for Saturday, July 21, 2018.

2018-07-21 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 21, 2018 at 5:08 AM Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, July 21 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, July 22.

2018-07-22 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 22, 2018 at 6:03 AM Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, July 22 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of families

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, July 23.

2018-07-23 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 23, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Monday, July 23 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist, and the order of families has changed

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, July 24.

2018-07-24 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 24, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, July 24 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, July 25.

2018-07-25 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 25, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, July 25 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 26.

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 26, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 26 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 27.

2018-07-27 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 27, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 27 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species include

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, July 28

2018-07-28 Thread Joe Roller
Date:July 28, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 28 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range species include

[cobirds] Jackie King

2018-08-10 Thread Joe Roller
er birding friends. She is sleeping comfortably. Cards, letters and visitors are being received at: Denver Health room #220 777 Bannock St Denver, CO 80204 Joe Roller Chuck Hundertmark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Jackie King

2018-08-12 Thread Joe Roller
. 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 to this group, send email

Re: [cobirds] Re: Black-eared Bushtit, Arapahoe

2018-08-15 Thread Joe Roller
mped, then split again in 1957, before finally being lumped conclusively in 1973 I have the link if anyone wants it, but it's not hard to find if you google Black-eared Bushtit. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Aug 15, 2018 at 1:44 AM, Karl Stecher Jr. wrote: > I had one about ten years ago in

[cobirds] Clear Creek Valley Park (Lowell Ponds) today.

2018-08-26 Thread Joe Roller
later today. 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 to this group, send e

Re: [cobirds] White Ibis yes

2018-08-29 Thread Joe Roller
voir. The full hotspot map name is: "Van's Marsh (Bent CR JJ)" Good luck! Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 12:17 PM Gary Faust - Lisa Edwards wrote: > > All, > > The Whit Ibis was redound this morning by Jane, Janel, and Norma. It is at > Vans Marsh

[cobirds] I'd appreciate any updates on Chatfield jaegers, please - seen or not seen

2018-09-10 Thread Joe Roller
With limited time I need all the help I can get from CObirds updates. Thanks, Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobird

Re: [cobirds] Kinney Trail in Golden

2018-09-12 Thread Joe Roller
trail and submit checklists to eBird before it's too late. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Gerald Baines has been the most active birder there and knows the area well. Thanks for your interest, JoAnn, on behalf of Evergreen Audubon. Joe Roller, Denver Volunteer eBird hotspot rev

[cobirds] Red-necked Phalaropes at Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)

2018-09-16 Thread Joe Roller
I scanned Cherry Creek Reservoir, seeking my annual Sabine's Gull fix, but alas found none. There were two basic plumage Red-necked Phalaropes spinning, best seen from the north end of the East Shades, looking out toward the dam. Also a Black Tern. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Great-horned Owls--started hooting (Denver Co)

2018-09-22 Thread Joe Roller
Neighbor a block away told me they call between 3 and 5 AM in Belcaro Neighborhood. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Sep 22, 2018 at 7:43 PM Marcia Maeda wrote: > Been hearing, and once seeing one atop a utility pole, great-horned owls > from our home east of Timnath in Weld County, always bet

[cobirds] Intriguing photo from Boulder County. Seek opinions.

2018-10-11 Thread Joe Roller
ly a few reports from the coast of Washington and Oregon (per eBird) and I see no reports from farther south or east of there. Snow and McKay's Buntings have dinky, dark bills, and the mystery bird shows a larger, pale bill, compatible with leucistic junco. THANKS, Dave, for presenting th

Re: [cobirds] Idaho Creek Access/Directions? [Weld]

2018-10-16 Thread Joe Roller
County. Idaho Creek is located at latitude 40.122 and longitude -105.013. The elevation of Idaho Creek is 4,902 feet above mean sea level. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 8:55 AM 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hi all

Re: [cobirds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher Parking Directions?

2018-10-22 Thread Joe Roller
I suggest starting off at Carbonate Lane, as the "oil tank" area or anywhere near there, has become unavailable to the public. It's possible one could see taht bird close to the oil tanks FROM the Carbonate Lane site. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 5:44 PM Richard

[cobirds] It's not just sonograms anymore!

2018-10-27 Thread Joe Roller
It's "song-puffs" too! [image: IMG_0555.JPG] Blue Tit singing on a cool day. I guess this could have been photoshopped, but looks good to me. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Pacific Loon continues at Marston Reservoir

2018-10-28 Thread Joe Roller
d into the sun. So IF you want to try for the loons, you might need to try all of those 3 vantage points or even Isthmus Park to get a decent view. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [cobirds] retire from RBA

2018-11-03 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, Joyce! Wow! 14 years of daily pre-dawn WORK to compile the Colorado RBA! It is recognized as the best of its kind ANYWHERE, with its excellent format and diligent, daily updates. You have earned the deep respect and gratitude of the Colorado birding community. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo is a first winter bird, based on the DARK iris. (Red Rocks, Jefferson County).

2018-11-09 Thread Joe Roller
quot;white-eyed", as the IRIS is DARK, a feature of 1st winter individuals. (Sibley) This individual is of the White-eyed Vireo species, but will not have a WHITE EYE (iris) until it matures. Which other Colorado (or ABA) species show a white iris? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this mes

[cobirds] Tundra Swans not found at Cherry Creek SP (Arap Co) around 3 PM, Nov 12.

2018-11-12 Thread Joe Roller
Light was good and the water was glassy, and I glassed it from west side and came up empty. A Ranger told me "They were here yesterday." Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler - SW Longmont

2018-11-13 Thread Joe Roller
There is now an eBird "stakeout hotspot" pin marker where Scott found this rarity. It may show up on the hotspot map today or not until tomorrow. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, Nov 19

2018-11-19 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, Nov 19, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare species include: (* indicates new information on this species) Brant (Larimer) Tundra Swan (Delta, *Mesa) Eurasian Wigeon (Montezuma

[cobirds] Volunteers needed to help compile the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for 2019!

2018-11-19 Thread Joe Roller
things are quiet. Coaching is available as you get started. If no one volunteers, the Dec 31 New Year’s Eve RBA will be the last one. And birders will start 2019 with a little less guidance about seeking out the birds they love. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 20.

2018-11-20 Thread Joe Roller
M Mark Amershek (mamershek AT msn.com; 303-329-8646) Denver City Park Sunday, November 25 7:00 AM -- 11:30 AM Patrick O’Driscoll (patodrisk AT gmail.com; 303 837-0864) Good birding! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 21

2018-11-21 Thread Joe Roller
alenich AT comcast.net; 303-359-9456) Good birding today, and Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow! Joe Roller, Denver 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 emails

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22.

2018-11-22 Thread Joe Roller
4:00 PM David Suddjian (dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659) and John Malenich (john.malenich AT comcast.net; 303-359-9456) Good birding, and Happy Thanksgiving! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bir Alert for Friday, November 23 at 6:08 AM

2018-11-23 Thread Joe Roller
Annual Barrow’s Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne Thursday, November 29 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Paul Slingsby (paslingsby AT comcast.net; 720 347-5169) Good birding! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 24 at 6:38 AM

2018-11-24 Thread Joe Roller
03-359-9456) Annual Barrow’s Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne Thursday, November 29 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Paul Slingsby (paslingsby AT comcast.net; 720 347-5169) Good birding! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, November 25

2018-11-25 Thread Joe Roller
ora Reservoir and Cherry Creek SP Monday, December 3 6:15 AM - 1:00 PM David Suddjian ((dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659) South-Central Colorado Tuesday, December 4 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM David Suddjian ((dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659) Good birding! Joe Roller, Denver -- You receive

[cobirds] Ross's Goose at Lollipop Lake, Denver County

2018-11-29 Thread Joe Roller
An adult Ross's Goose was in a flock over 600 Cackling and Canada Geese at 3 PM today at Lollipop Lake in Garland Park, Cherry Creek Drive North at Holly St in southeast Denver. It allowed close approach and showed no features of hybridization with its larger cousin, the Snow Goose. Joe R

Re: [cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon in Southern Fort Collins, Larimer County

2018-12-05 Thread Joe Roller
g fan of eBird, CObirds and the RBA Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 11:52 AM coloradodipper via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thanks to Andy for posting such a timely announcement of the Gyr that > enabled so many of us to be on location at dawn and thus e

[cobirds] Tony, I mis-read your note today.

2018-12-05 Thread Joe Roller
On re-reading, I guess you were being facetious about the GYRF being unnecessarily sequestered overnight. Who were the lucky few who knew to be there at dawn, I wonder? Thanks, Joe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscrib

[cobirds] The Colorado RBA will continue into 2019.

2018-12-06 Thread Joe Roller
birding community! Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver past president DFO -- 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.

Re: [cobirds] The Colorado RBA will continue into 2019.

2018-12-06 Thread Joe Roller
Thank you for your support! Harry, I appreciate your note very much. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 11:06 AM Harry Price wrote: > That's very good news. I read COBIRDS posts and the RBA religiously and > appreciate the info because my job as a business owner leaves m

[cobirds] PINK-FOOTED GOOSE present at Milavec Reservoir.

2018-12-14 Thread Joe Roller
Ira Sanders reported the Pink-footed Goose at Frederick Lake (Milavec Reservoir) at 9:22 AM today, Friday, Dec 14. I am reposting this update under a new thread with "present" in the title to avoid confusion. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] TWO WAY RADIOS might come in handy in the Pink-footed Goose chase.

2018-12-14 Thread Joe Roller
birders use is "11 22". 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, December 15, updated at 6:50 AM

2018-12-15 Thread Joe Roller
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, December 15, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new information on this species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 16 at 6:27 AM

2018-12-16 Thread Joe Roller
Date: December 16, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 16, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 17 at 6:46 AM.

2018-12-17 Thread Joe Roller
Date: December 17, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 17, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 18 at 6:30 AM.

2018-12-18 Thread Joe Roller
Date: December 18, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 18, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, December 19 at 4:16 AM.

2018-12-19 Thread Joe Roller
Date: December 19, 2018 Compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, jroller9 AT gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, December 19, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new

Re: [cobirds] Re: Gyr Tomorrow

2018-12-19 Thread Joe Roller
I'd like to reiterate the idea of having bringing your two way radio to stay in touch with fellow "Gyr-seekers". Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 8:42 PM Richard wrote: > John, > There is a great and safe place to hang out south of the landfill, on the >

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

2019-01-01 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 1, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 1, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new information on

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 2.

2019-01-01 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 2, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, January 2, 2019, updated Jan 1 at 9:33 PM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 3.

2019-01-03 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 3, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 3, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new information on

[cobirds] Update on Rosy-Finch viewing in Golden.

2019-01-03 Thread Joe Roller
, so please, no texts after that. * The Witherells have been very hospitable to birders, so 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 i

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 4

2019-01-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: January 4, 2019 Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 4, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists. Rare, out of place and out of season species include: (*) indicates new information on

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