[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, September 15, 2019.

2019-09-15 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2019 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroller9ATgmail.com Phone: 303 204-0828 Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records Committee at the

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 16, 2019.

2019-09-16 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, September 16, 2019 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroller9ATgmail.com Phone: 303 204-0828 Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records Committee at the

[cobirds] More on the topic of protecting Flammulated Owls in Colorado

2019-09-23 Thread Joe Roller
ecent Flam Owl sightings reinforces my feelings that it would be best not to report some sightings on eBird. Does this look like harassment to anyone else? I would appreciate the perspective of others. Thanks, Chuck Aid Sept 2: reply from Joe Roller As far as I can tell, the 2019 FLOW reports hav

[cobirds] Revised visiting hours for Broad-billed Hummingbird!

2019-09-25 Thread Joe Roller
3:00 PM til dusk starting* *Thursday. If you were planning a trip tomorrow, please adjust your plans.* John Drummond reported seeing this rarity again today. Who knows how long it will stick around? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 5, 2013

2013-08-05 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date August 5, 2013 email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 5, 2013 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, August 6, 2013

2013-08-06 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller For Tuesday, August 6, 2013, compiled at 6 AM. email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, August 6, 2013 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message

[cobirds] Major flooding at Last Chance

2013-08-06 Thread Joe Roller
Flycatcher, so migration has started and the birds will no doubt pass through, as they did last fall after the big burn devastated the area. So first fire, then flood. What's next? A plague of locusts or frogs? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[cobirds] Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, August 7, 2013

2013-08-07 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller For Wednesday, August 7, 2013. email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert forWednesday, August 7, 2013, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, August 8, 2013

2013-08-08 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller For Thursday, August 8, 2013. email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, August 8, 2013, updated at 0454, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, August 9, 2013

2013-08-09 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller For Friday, August 9, 2013. email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, August 9, 2013, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, August 10, 2013

2013-08-10 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller For Saturday, August 10, 2013. email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, August 10, 2013, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, August 11, 2013

2013-08-11 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller For Sunday, August 11, 2013. email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, August 11, 2013, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip

[cobirds] Update on Last Chance: recovery after the fire, then the flood.

2013-08-13 Thread Joe Roller
permitting. 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, s

Re: [cobirds] Fwd: Arizona Woodpecker in Lakewood

2013-08-25 Thread Joe Roller
I was in touch with Dick Schottler, who lives near the homeowner who reported the possible Arizona Woodpecker in Lakewood. He is on his way to check this out and will let us know if he does see this bird. Cheers. Joe Roller, your faithful reporter On Sun, Aug 25, 2013 at 4:41 PM, Joe wrote

[cobirds] NO sightings of possible Arizona Woodpecker after 3 PM today

2013-08-25 Thread Joe Roller
Homeowner will let a couple of us know if bird returns, and we'll post whatever information we get promptly. 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] CO DOW

2013-08-26 Thread Joe Roller
etrieve my Colorado Driver's License with PROOF OF MY AGE, and display it to the well-meaning arresting office, all because said officer was INCREDULOUS that I was 65 or older based on my appearance alone. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Norm Lewis wrote: > Good afternoon!

[cobirds] Lakewood Woodpecker NOT an Arizona Woodpecker

2013-08-26 Thread Joe Roller
This was a simple, honest mis-identification which can happen to anyone. The homeowner has a great feeder set-up, a "birdy" yard and was pleasant company while a couple of birders sat watching her feeders and figured out the ID problem. Maybe next time. Joe Roller, Denver -- You rec

[cobirds] CURLEW SANDPIPER found at Jackson Lake by Ira Sanders Fri afternoon!

2013-08-30 Thread Joe Roller
was there and confirmed the bird. Congrats to Ira for finding this mega-rarity, one of only a few seen in Colorado. For more details, go up there and ask anyone you see with a telescope. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colora

[cobirds] Half work day at Last Chance; need 3-4 more volunteers for this Saturday

2013-09-05 Thread Joe Roller
ot be used for any other purpose later). We'll spray an agent that is approved for use near water. Please email me at jroll...@gmail.com if you can join us. Many thanks! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B

[cobirds] Cherry Creek Sept 11 AM - not much to report

2013-09-11 Thread Joe Roller
Barn Swallows were feeding over lake and land, but I could see no other swallow species. About 500 Yellow-headed Blackbirds in a tight flock hung out at the ponds of Cottonwood Creek, SW corner of the road around the lake. Maybe another look if and when the rain stops would turn up more birds. Joe R

[cobirds] YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER, Mourning Warbler, Blue-headed Vireos at Flagler.

2013-09-14 Thread Joe Roller
still be there Sunday morning? En route to Flagler, they saw a Blue-headed Vireo at Last Chance. 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, sen

[cobirds] Historic multitude of empids at Flagler SWA, Kit Carson County, on 9/14.

2013-09-15 Thread Joe Roller
empids had gone AWOL, the putative Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was the one that stayed put. As they say in Sri Lanka, "Serendipity is better than no dipity at all." Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" g

[cobirds] "Birdy" at Last Chance mid-day, 9/17- Chestnut-sided, Nashville, Baltimore Oriole

2013-09-17 Thread Joe Roller
later today. 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

Re: [cobirds] El Paso county -- YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON Still Present

2013-10-08 Thread Joe Roller
e, when it molts to adult alternate plumage. Sibley shows this as "first summer," and I guess we could call it "second fall" now. So it was quite intriguing - a Life Form! Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 6:07 PM, Douglas Kibbe wrote: > The previously report

[cobirds] Surf Scoter at Rocky Mountain Lake Park in west Denver

2013-10-18 Thread Joe Roller
the wingtips up when it dived, as do White-winged but apparently not Black Scoters. (Sibley) A smattering of ducks was present, with two Horned Grebes. At Beverly Lake, found by continuing west on West 46th Avenue, there was a more diverse smattering, but not quite a slew. Joe Roller, Denver --

[cobirds] Surf Scoter continues at Rocky Mountain Lake Park

2013-10-19 Thread Joe Roller
Gwen Moore and others found the Surf Scoter around 8:30 today, Saturday, October 19. It has an affinity for the northern part of the lake, about 1/3 of the way from the west end. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

Re: [cobirds] shrike

2013-10-23 Thread Joe Roller
An adult Northern Shrike was seen well on power lines in southern Lincoln County during a DFO field trip on October 12. An Aiken field trip only two days earlier found a Loggerhead Shrike near there. Changing of the guard, I suppose. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 7:59 AM, scott

[cobirds] Bay-breasted Warbler continues as of 12:25 PM today.

2013-11-08 Thread Joe Roller
If you arrive and no one is there, try looking at the easternmost of the two pine trees, 1/2 to 2/3 of the way to the top, in the branches that are closest to windows in the office building. Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Turkey Vulture over Denver - tail end Charlie

2013-11-10 Thread Joe Roller
"teetering" in the light wind. There are only a few reports of this species from November in Colorado. 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 ema

[cobirds] Tundra Swan found at Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder

2013-11-15 Thread Joe Roller
Russ Thompson phoned me at 8:57 AM to report his sighting of a Tundra Swan at Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder County, today, Friday, Nov 15. Happy Ides of November. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Greater White-fronted Goose in Lakewood today, Nov 15

2013-11-15 Thread Joe Roller
Gwen Moore asked me to post her sighting this morning of a juvenile Greater White-fronted Goose grazing on the lawn of the Lakewood City building, accessed from Virginia and Balsam, Jefferson County. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Re: November Warbler Summary Update

2013-11-17 Thread Joe Roller
ly correctly, that Peter Gent explored a southeast Colorado woodlot in December, a long time ago, and the only bird present was a hardy *Connecticut Warbler*. This ancient information is from "Bob and Bob," where else? Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 7:06 AM, Brandon K.

Re: [cobirds] Prothonotory Warbler @ 9AM Centennial Park, Arapahoe Cty

2013-11-25 Thread Joe Roller
ads of Colorado* - 73 D3 *Colorado Roads & Recreation* - 75 D9 Posting a "RFI" on Cobirds works pretty well too. A general rule is, "The more exciting the rarity, the less likely it is that the good soul who sent the first post leaves off detailed street directions." Joe Roller, Den

[cobirds] Who can help feed birds at Red Rocks Trading Post?

2013-12-01 Thread Joe Roller
s and who knows what else may benefit for your care. Canyon Towhee, anyone? If anyone wants to pick a day of the week and plan to go every week, that would be even better. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Nominations sought for the Colorado Field Ornithologists Ron Ryder Award

2013-12-11 Thread Joe Roller
ir on or before January 15 to be considered by the Colorado Field Ornithologists' Board of Directors at their late January or February Board meeting. Nomination forms are available from the Chair, Joe Roller, at jroll...@gmail.com. For questions, you may call Joe at 303 204-0828. Li

[cobirds] Heard at Red Rocks - mimic thrush?

2013-12-22 Thread Joe Roller
or a shivering Brown Thrasher - or could it have been "The Return of the Red Rocks Curve-billed Thrasher?" Who will find the songster? Joe Roller, Denver Have you noticed? The days are getting brighter, now that we are past the Winter Solstice. -- You received this message becau

[cobirds] Special birding adventures next August. Mark your calendars!

2013-12-26 Thread Joe Roller
August with your "Silver Pockets Full!" See you there. 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.

[cobirds] August, 2014, just got MORE special for Birding!

2013-12-26 Thread Joe Roller
Not only will the CFO Convention be held on the the last weekend, but it will be the FIFTH weekend! Five Fridays Five Saturdays Five Sundays! all in one month. Silver pockets even fuller. Thanks to a kind friend for gently pointing out my 20% undercount! Joe Roller, Sheepish in Denver

Re: [cobirds] Marston Lake

2013-12-30 Thread Joe Roller
Jones can give advice. I prefer NOT to park here, as it does not feel totally public, tho it is. If you go there first and see that the water is 100% frozen, then come back another day. Hope that helps. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 6:04 AM, Jane Ringer wrote: > Where do you pa

[cobirds] Interesting gull with black back at Aurora Reservoir, Arapahoe. Could this be a Slaty-backed Gull??

2014-01-01 Thread Joe Roller
rom posting the link to these photos, but I will try again in the morning. There are only so many black-backed or dark gray-backed gulls that have been seen in CO: Lesser Black-backed Great Black-backed Western Kelp & one record from MARCH, 2000 of a Slaty-backed Gull. Hybrids can be consider

[cobirds] Fwd: Mystery Gull Link fixed

2014-01-02 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, David. I will post this to Cobirds. Joe Roller On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 9:55 PM, David Moulton wrote: > https://picasaweb.google.com/109546664349305926768/MysteryGull > > Joe, > > I think I solved the link problem. I had to change a setting to allow > public access

[cobirds] Request for help spreading seed at Red Rocks Trading Post - urgent need

2014-01-02 Thread Joe Roller
treacherous. Hoping Gwen Moore, a reliable seeder, recovers soon. 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 cobird

[cobirds] Aurora Reservoir, late afternoon, Jan 7; Arapahoe County

2014-01-07 Thread Joe Roller
n the east shore. Maybe Wednesday? Joe Roller, Who was it who said, "If it was too easy, it wouldn't be any fun!" If I find him, I'd be tempted to become violent. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane northbound in Adams County Saturday morning, Jan 11

2014-01-11 Thread Joe Roller
intersection of Imboden Road and 88th Ave, generally NE of DIA. 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...@google

[cobirds] Super program at DFO meeting, Monday, Jan 27!

2014-01-21 Thread Joe Roller
then. The program is free and open to the public. It would be good introduction to the world of birding for a friend or a student who wonders what it's all about. So mark your calendars, call a friend and BE THERE next Monday! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because yo

[cobirds] Rosy-finches were at Red Rocks this morning & need someone to take seed there Friday, Feb 7

2014-02-06 Thread Joe Roller
planned to go let me know and if you can serve as a backup, ditto. 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

[cobirds] RFI: is the Brant still around at Chatfield?

2014-02-07 Thread Joe Roller
A couple of friends of mine want to drop by Chatfield either early Saturday AM or around 3:30 PM to search for it. Any reports from today would be appreciated. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

Re: [cobirds] Re: Warblers, Clark's Grebe Cherry Creek State Park

2014-02-20 Thread Joe Roller
Here I thought that the US mail was slow. Joe On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 2:10 PM, Brandon K. Percival wrote: > > This cobirds post was sent in 2011, not sure why it showed up finally this > morning. There are no Townsend's, Wilson's, and Orange-crowned Warblers at > Cherry Creek Reservoir right no

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 1, 2014

2014-03-01 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: March 1, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 1, 2014, updated at 0750, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, March 2, 2014

2014-03-02 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: March 2, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, March 2, 2014, updated at 0710, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 3, 2014

2014-03-03 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: March 3, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 3, 2014, updated at 0755 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Report for Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

2014-03-04 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: March 4, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, March 4, 2014, updated at 0725 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, March 5, 2014

2014-03-05 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: March 5, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, March 5, 2014, updated at 0730 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, March 6, 2014

2014-03-06 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: March 6, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, March 6, 2014, updated at 0725, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird report for Friday, March 7, 2014

2014-03-07 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: March 7, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, March 7, 2014, updated at 0730, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can

[cobirds] DFO presentation for Monday, March 24, is "The Secrets of Boulder County: Revealed at Last!"

2014-03-07 Thread Joe Roller
*Date: March 24 Save it!* *Place: Denver Museum of Nature and Science* *Use the west entrance, from which you will be directed to the Planetarium* *Time: doors open at 7 and are locked at 7:30* *What: the monthly meeting and program of the Denver Field Ornithologists* *The speaker and secret

[cobirds] Oops! In my excitement about the Ted Floyd DFO talk, I failed to sign my note

2014-03-07 Thread Joe Roller
That press release was from Joe Roller, Denver. Mea minima culpa. -- 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...@googlegrou

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 8, 2014. Note updated info for the DFO trip Sunday, 3/9.

2014-03-08 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: March 8, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 8, 2014, updated at 0650 AM, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you

Re: [cobirds] SE Colorado; Picture Canyon (Baca County) this past weekend.

2014-03-17 Thread Joe Roller
that have "gone wild," back to the cliffs they love, "gone wild" like students do at Florida beaches on spring break. ALL OF THE ABOVE MAY BE INCORRECT, BUT I expect to get a lot of response (flack) if it's not, and we can all learn. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Mar 17, 2

Re: [cobirds] Northern Cardinal Redux - High Line Canal Trail - Arapahoe County

2014-03-31 Thread Joe Roller
g and reporting this great bird and to John Breitsch for updates and photos. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 4:58 PM, JBreitsch - Denver wrote: > This is just a re-post of my earlier one announcing that the Northern > Cardinal spotted yesterday by Kate Frost was still around this

[cobirds] Fwd: storm wigeon

2014-04-01 Thread Joe Roller
I am forwarding this from Mr. Silverstein, who sent this message and photo to the RBA. Joe Roller, Denver -- Forwarded message -- From: Mark Silverstein Date: Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 8:34 AM Subject: storm wigeon To: r...@cfobirds.org Joyce: On Saturday 3/29 I took this photo

[cobirds] Fwd: storm wigeon

2014-04-01 Thread Joe Roller
; and then shortened to its present day form, Storm Wigeon. The Latin name would be "*Anas Americana thunerstormei*." This color variant seems to pass through Washington State in early April, often as early as the first day of April. Joe Roller, Denver -- Forwarded

[cobirds] Re: storm wigeon

2014-04-01 Thread Joe Roller
Please read the above, which may exonerate me from a spanking, or may double the punishment. joe On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > Thanks to Mark Silverstein who sent this nice photo of a Storm Wigeon to > the RBA, which I tried to forward to Cobirds. > If the photo

[cobirds] Rascal the Roadrunner Redux? Unconfirmed sighting by a non-birder. Jefferson County

2014-04-08 Thread Joe Roller
h to go on, but there will be hawk watchers in the area who will no doubt keep a eye to the ground as well as the sky. "Who knows, could be, something's coming, something..." With apologies to West Side Story. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [cobirds] "Wait, there is more to the story about Latham Reservoir Welcoming Committee"/Weld

2014-04-20 Thread Joe Roller
scalate. "YOU called the sheriff on US!!! Where's my gun?" I do not want to start a long thread, but I, being a pessimist, can see a dark outcome here unless we are proactive. You can respond off line if you want. Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 11:01 AM, Ira S

[cobirds] Access to the birding area below Two Buttes dam has improved

2014-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
must be parked off the road at the north end of the dam. That is the information that came to me from three sources, and I believe it to be correct. Joe Roller, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Wed, April 23, DFO trip is full, with a waiting list

2014-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
If you have not been exchanging emails with me about this trip, please DO NOT show up at the designated meeting place at 05:20 tomorrow. *The trip is full. with a waiting list, and we have changed the meeting spot, so maybe next time.* Thanks, Joe Roller -- You received this message because

Re: [cobirds] re: Burrowing Owls -- Douglas County

2014-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, I sent your plea to those who can help with that. joe On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:05 AM, Lowell Baumunk wrote: > I visited this area yesterday afternoon. It certainly is an idyllic > scene- the prairie and the backdrop of hogbacks and foothills were > beautifully green. There were sever

Re: [cobirds] re: Burrowing Owls -- Douglas County

2014-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
Sorry, I did not include my full name and county. Thought I was just replying personally. Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:55 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > Thanks, I sent your plea to those who can help with that. > joe > > > On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 10:05 AM, Lowell Ba

[cobirds] Message about action being taken to intercede for the Burrowing Owls at Sterling Ranch

2014-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
o a status assessment document. If I hear anything further, I will post on Cobirds. 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

[cobirds] NOT LEAST TERNS at St. Vrain after all.

2014-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
Russ called back to say he got a better look; the bills are* not yellow*, but yellow orange and the terns are LARGER than a Killdeer, so maybe FOrster's Terns. So NOT Least Terns and sorry for any trouble this caused. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subsc

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

2014-05-10 Thread Joe Roller
nt as a person of character (and wage-earner) were repeatedly dashed, through no fault of her own. But let it all go in one ear and out someplace else while you mentally play back the buoyant songs of the Western Meadowlark, remember the wide-open spaces, feel the high winds and remember the rar

Re: [cobirds] Today's RBA

2014-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, Dave. Joyce is a gem. And add Norm Erthal to the list of dutiful compilers. Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 7:49 AM, Wayne Wathen wrote: > We all agree Dave and thanks for reminding us. > > Wayne Wathen > > -- > From: daleath

[cobirds] Fwd: Bird sightings

2014-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
Message received at Rare Bird Alert: This morning at our feeder; rose breasted grosbeak, also in the canyons and along our creek; eastern phoebe, black phoebe, roadrunners. These birds were also spotted by the boulder ornithologist group that was here this weekend. Everett Ranch 643.5414 or ema

[cobirds] Negative news from Marston. Plovers have vacated Marston Res, Denver

2014-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
Dowitchers continued, best seen from Ishthmus Park at the SE corner. Good mudflats continue and may be favored with other shorebirds soon. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Goatsucker at Crow Valley, Weld, Common Poor-Will vs ?? Eastern Whip-poor-will??

2014-05-18 Thread Joe Roller
Maybe others can show us photos too. 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] Photos of goatsucker at Crow Valley Campground (Weld) on 6/18 suggest EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL

2014-05-19 Thread Joe Roller
good images of this bird and will post a link to them on his photo site when he finds time. I am eager to hear other opinions and comments about this tentative ID. Joe Roller, Denver PS Both the Latin name "Caprimulgidae" and the vulgar name," goat sucker," come from the explanati

[cobirds] Re: Whip-poor-will at Crow Valley (Weld)yesterday; tail pattern different from Mexican WPW

2014-05-19 Thread Joe Roller
ontal line separating white from black on the Eastern WPW. I am getting convinced that ID is Eastern Whip-poor-will. Perhaps it is still there (along west fence, just north of northernmost campsite) and someone will hear its voice, different from Mexican WPW. Joe Roller Denver County Centennial Stat

[cobirds] BLUE-WINGED WARBLER continues at Welchester Tree Grant Park, Jefferson County, 11 AM

2014-05-23 Thread Joe Roller
THANKS to Stephanie Jones for this great find. First Jeffco record I am aware of this one was documented in Golden in 1961. (ref "Bob and Bob") It is loyal to the riparian at its downstream exit from the Park onto private property. It could be heard at a distance. At least 14 birders have seen it

[cobirds] WORM-EATING WARBLER at Belmar Park, Jefferson County at 0930 May 27th

2014-05-27 Thread Joe Roller
Doug Kibbe discovered a WORM-EATING WARBLER this morning at Belmar Park at the "entrance to the gazebo." Probably a new bird for that site. Not too many records for Jeffco, I believe. Joe Roller, Denver CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] BLUE-WINGED WARBLER continues at Welchester Tree Grant Park, Jefferson Co. on May 27

2014-05-27 Thread Joe Roller
of beaming birders. Otherwise the park seems to be about as lively as a flat rabbit on a Wyoming interstate. 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] Directions to Belmar Park in Lakewood, Jefferson County

2014-05-28 Thread Joe Roller
" and a map shows up of all the counties. Click on the county mentioned in the title of the posting and scroll down to the site. Less familiar sites usually have directions included, which is appreciated. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [cobirds] Re: Eastern Wood Pewee- Crow Valley CG - and around Weld

2014-05-29 Thread Joe Roller
Good question, Gary. The subject of the ethics of using tape playback is covered in the ABA code of ethics, which CFO, DFO, RMBO advise their members to follow. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 2:48 PM, 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups

[cobirds] Re: Playback

2014-05-30 Thread Joe Roller
I am covering for Dodd Deininger this week as moderator of CObirds, while Todd is away and taking a well-deserved break from moderating. Thanks for everyone's input on the subject of tape playback. I am closing this discussion. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 9:51 PM, S

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo continues near Big Dry Creek Trail in Arapahoe County

2014-06-03 Thread Joe Roller
feeder. If you get to a gray metal electric box or the undeveloped hillside, you have gone a bit too far. Look and listen from near the feeder. Good luck and please report to CObirds if you find it. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Acorn Woodpecker- directions

2014-06-08 Thread Joe Roller
of the Red-headed Woodpeckers? Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Jean Langel wrote: > I posted directions from what Joe had posted looking at the map it shows > both sightings in the same place and actually we were on the other road > sorry didn't realize the

[cobirds] NO Yellow-crowned Night-heron found at Vanderbilt Lake, Denver Co. today

2014-06-09 Thread Joe Roller
is sweet spot, please let CObirds know right away if you find the target bird. This would be the first Denver County record, if accepted by the CBRC, according to the checklist on the CFO County Birding Website. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[cobirds] Regarding Acorn and Red-headed and other woodpeckers in Jeffco

2014-06-11 Thread Joe Roller
nd all the other birds seen up there. Some of you have many checklists for that area over a period of years! Joe Roller, Denver PS If you go there, try to do so when the roads are expected to be on the dry side. Many curves. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[cobirds] Coloardo Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, June 28

2014-06-28 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 28, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, June 28, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Alas, the DFO/RMBO answering machine is defunct after many years of service. If

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, June 29

2014-06-29 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 29, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, June 29, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Alas, the DFO/RMBO answering machine is defunct after many years of service. If you

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 30

2014-06-30 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 30, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, June 30, updated at 0635, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. The DFO/RMBO answering machine is hors de combat after decades of

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, July 1

2014-07-01 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 1, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday July 1, updated at 0520, and sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. The DFO/RMBO answering machine has machined its last answer. If

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 2.

2014-07-02 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 2, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, July 2, updated at 0620, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 3

2014-07-03 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 3, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, July 3, updated at 0620, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. It's vacation time so Howdy and Welcome to birders visiting Col

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 4, Independence Day

2014-07-04 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 4, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, July 4, updated at 0610, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. It's vacation time, so Howdy and Welcome to birders visiting Col

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for July 5

2014-07-05 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: July 5, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, July 5, updated at 0640, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species

[cobirds] Sad news in the passing of long-time Colorado birder, Warren Finch

2014-07-21 Thread Joe Roller
tuary is expected to appear in Sunday's Denver Post. Farewell, old friend, Warren Finch. 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 email

[cobirds] There is now an eBird hotspot for "Drennan Road." In El Paso County.

2014-09-01 Thread Joe Roller
d you used for species seen near there. Then data will aggregate that will be quite useful this year and subsequently to document dates, numbers, dwindling and "gone" dates. Thank you, Joe Roller, Denver Volunteer eBird hotspot reviewer for Colorado*. * Also for North Korea, Yemen,

[cobirds] Fwd: There is now an eBird hotspot for "Drennan Road." In El Paso County.

2014-09-01 Thread Joe Roller
OOPS! You had best wait a day or two to change you eBird location name to Drennan Road, as it usually takes that long for a newly minted hotspot to show up on the map. Thanks. Joe Roller, Denver John Drummond suggested it. It is not a discrete point or spot, but rather the general area

[cobirds] Black-crowned Night Heron seen floating on water, Wash Park, Denver. Who knew?

2014-09-07 Thread Joe Roller
h feeding behavior. Has anyone observed the floating or swimming behavior of Night-Herons? Intriguing, I thought. * Milton - "They also serve who only stand and wait." Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

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