[cobirds] Baird's Sparrows breeding locally?

2014-09-08 Thread Joe Roller
When they began to show off on barbed fences, I was puzzled. *What, no disappearing into the grass?" Last Friday, September 4, Drummond, Gillilan and I saw a juvy BAIS on a High Utility Line - think telephone wire. That may be a record in the "getting high" category for BAIS in CO.

Re: [cobirds] Baird's Sparrow breeding locally?

2014-09-08 Thread Joe Roller
I was puzzled. *What, no disappearing into the grass?" Last Friday, September 4, Drummond, Gillilan and I saw a juvy BAIS on a High Utility Line - think telephone wire. That may be a record in the "getting high" category for BAIS in CO. Joe Roller, Denver * I try not to use the word

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

2014-09-10 Thread Joe Roller
communal roost of gulls. They seemed very uncomfortable and almost > immediately took off again. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins CO > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 7, 2014, at 12:53 PM, Joe Roller wrote: > >I have been stopping by Grasmere Lake, the southern water body in >

[cobirds] Reporting Muscovy Duck to eBird.

2019-10-06 Thread Joe Roller
Instead of succumbing to the usual Sunday morning ennui and hunger pangs, I explored the topic of reporting "Muscovy Duck" on eBird checklists. * See below for links to recipes. ** There is a whole page of information in the eBird Help section about all the ins and outs of the three ways to repor

Re: [cobirds] Reporting Muscovy Duck to eBird.

2019-10-07 Thread Joe Roller
South American (except for Patagonia)" population I mentioned, with the name: "Muscovy Duck (*Cairina moschata*)". Please pass the orange sauce. Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, Oct 6, 2019 at 9:40 PM SeEtta wrote: > My apologies my email went out with duplicate screenshots and l

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, October 8, 2019

2019-10-08 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday October 8th E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @gmail.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 CFO

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, October 9, 2019

2019-10-09 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday October 9th E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @gmail.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 CFO

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, October 10, 2019

2019-10-10 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Thursday October 10th E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @gmail.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 CFO

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, October 11, 2019

2019-10-11 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Friday October 11th E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @gmail.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 CFO

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, October 12, 2019

2019-10-12 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday October 12th E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @gmail.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 CFO

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, October 13, 2019

2019-10-13 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday October 13th E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @gmail.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 CFO

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, October 14, 2019

2019-10-14 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday October 14th E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @gmail.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 CFO

Re: [cobirds] Tri-colored Blackbird

2019-10-14 Thread Joe Roller
found in California. >From time to time Red-winged Blackbirds seem to have Tricolored Blackbird type plumage, but that is an illusion apparently. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Oct 14, 2019 at 8:16 PM Joe wrote: > Enid “species maps” for Ga. > Joe Roller > > Sent from my iPhone &g

[cobirds] "Rules of the Road" for CObirds. Yes, please include name of the county in title lines.

2019-10-24 Thread Joe Roller
e' in your post." Link to the complete Rules of the Road is: https://cobirds.org/CFOPage.aspx?pg=2 Joe Roller, Denver And if you read CObirds, why not join the group that supports it and so many other valuable services to Colorado birders? Join CFO! Here's how: https://cobirds.or

[cobirds] Hi from Joe Roller

2019-10-29 Thread Joe Roller
I do hope that my mini-rant about the reviewer did not put you off from further communication (for all I know you are that reviewer!). I apologize if it offended you or anyone else. I was just frustrated with lack of communication and hoping to make more connection, not angry and wanting to blast a

[cobirds] Please excuse my Personal Note, which I sent to the whole group!

2019-10-29 Thread Joe Roller
Very Sorry. Please do not read or forward. Joe Roller, Chagrinned in 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] Volunteers needed to help compile the Colorado Rare Bird Alert

2019-11-02 Thread Joe Roller
me commitment varies from less than an hour a day during slow periods, up to 2 hours during peak migration. Please contact one of us if you have questions or want to help. Thanks from Team Colorado RBA! Allison Hilf ah...@me.com Gregg Goodrich gregggoodr...@gmail.com Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com

[cobirds] There is an eBird stakeout hotspot in Laramie, WY at the RED-FLANKED BLUETAIL site.

2019-11-04 Thread Joe Roller
quest for this Mega_Giga Rarity. Joe Roller, Denver Volunteeer eBird hotspot reviewer for Colorado & Wyoming -- 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] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?

2019-11-05 Thread Joe Roller
rent southeasterwardly journey. So keep those mealworms handy, and watch your feeder continuously. You too could enjoy 500 birders crowding into your kitchen for a glimpse of this year's rarity, Red-flanked Bluetail! Thanks and good birding! Joe Roller, Denver PS IF you plan to seek out the Bluetail,

Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?

2019-11-05 Thread Joe Roller
DuWayne, FYI, four birders saw the Red-flanked Bluetail today in Laramie, as recently as 12:12, and reported that to eBird at the stakeout hotspot. So it is alive and well. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 1:49 PM DuWayne Worthington < duwayne.worthing...@valorchristian.com>

[cobirds] OOPS! I messed up! NO SIGHTINGS of Red-flanked Bluetail Nov 5!

2019-11-05 Thread Joe Roller
Very sorry. Birders hung out at the site where that bird was seen by over a dozen birders yesterday, Nov 4, *BUT NO ONE has seen it today, Tuesday, Nov 5, as of 2:10 PM* I apologize for my recent erroneous message. Mea culpa, etc. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] EARLY report of Bohemian waxwings in Ft. Collins (Larimer).

2019-11-08 Thread Joe Roller
by about a week for the Front Range. Might these 3 be the harbingers of an invasion year for these chunky, scowling bombycillids? So far this year there are no other eBird reports of BohWaxers south of Yellowstone NP. Stay tuned! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] Duck Redux (Muscovy today in El Paso County)

2019-11-09 Thread Joe Roller
at bred at Marston in the 1960s and 70s and seemed to thrive. That species actually made it to the official CO list, but was axed when the poor population pooped out. Follow ups and arcane comments can be made on or off line, Joe Roller, Denver PS Don't get me started on the status of Califo

Re: [cobirds] Blue Morph Ross’s Goose Denver

2019-11-09 Thread Joe Roller
mmel was the first recipient of CFO's coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. In fact Tony Leukering conceived of the award in 2007 when it seemed to be a great way to honor Joe, the first recipient. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Nov 9, 2019 at 1:55 PM Steven Rash wrote: > My girlfriend spott

[cobirds] Re: Blackburnian Warbler, Pueblo County

2019-11-18 Thread Joe Roller
Great find. Thanks! I recall having one at Chatfield on Oct 31, in about 1989, but yours is Way late! Joe Roller, Denver On Monday, November 18, 2019 at 7:30:14 PM UTC-7, Alan Ketcham wrote: > > Earlier today I had a Blackburnian Warbler foraging in Rabbit brush along > the Arkan

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 19, 2019

2019-11-19 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday November 19 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.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 CFO website

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 20, 2019

2019-11-20 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, November 20 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.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 CFO

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, November 21, 2019

2019-11-21 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Thursday, November 21 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.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 CFO website

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 22, 2019

2019-11-22 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Friday, November 22 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.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 CFO website

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 23, 2019

2019-11-22 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday, November 23 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.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 CFO website

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, November 24, 2019

2019-11-24 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, November 24 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.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 CFO website

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, November 25, 2019.

2019-11-25 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, November 25 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.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 CFO website

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 10, 2019

2019-12-10 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 E-mail: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.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

[cobirds] Guidelines for viewing Varied Thrush near Carmody Park, Lakewood, Jefferson Co.

2019-12-10 Thread Joe Roller
note that the thrush is NOT at Carmody Park, just near it. eBirders have used Carmody Park as a location, at the homeowner's request. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019

2019-12-11 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 E-mail: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, Dec 12, 2019

2019-12-12 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2019 E-mail: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 13, 2019

2019-12-13 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Friday, December 13, 2019 E-mail: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, December 14, 2019 (posted Fri evening)

2019-12-13 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019 E-mail: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.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

[cobirds] Varied Thrush near Carmody Park cooperates today for the Christmas Count!

2019-12-14 Thread Joe Roller
*Please note that the thrush is NOT at Carmody Park, just near it. eBirders have* *used Carmody Park as a location, at the homeowner's request.* Good luck! 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 Sunday, December 15, 2019

2019-12-15 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2019 E-mail: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.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

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

2019-12-16 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, December 16, 2019 E-mail: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.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

[cobirds] Will the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Continue in 2020?

2019-12-17 Thread Joe Roller
volunteer, contact me. 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googl

Re: [cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, Luna Reservoir, Adams Co

2020-01-18 Thread Joe Roller
d the Luna Res in Weld County, but rather you are directed to a nice reservoir in Spain, farther east. Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 5:42 PM Susan Rosine wrote: > Well that's exciting! I was actually on my way home and took a little > detour down that road, just to

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020.

2020-01-21 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroll...@gmail.com 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, January 22, 2020

2020-01-22 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroll...@gmail.com 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, Jan 23, 2020

2020-01-23 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroll...@gmail.com 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

[cobirds] I like Hugh Kingery's idea of an "anti-pollution" formula.

2020-01-23 Thread Joe Roller
a nap. Zero miles, zero birds. Wow! ZERO. The main point is to get a buddy or three to join you for longer trips. "Let's Go Birding!" Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 24, 32020

2020-01-24 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Friday, January 24, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroll...@gmail.com 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, January 25, 2020

2020-01-25 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroll...@gmail.com 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 26, 2020

2020-01-26 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroll...@gmail.com 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, January 27, 2020

2020-01-27 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller. jroll...@gmail.com 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

[cobirds] Variation

2020-02-04 Thread Joe Roller
t they all seem to be "Larus vulgaris", then we learn to sort some of them out. Very satisfying. Like long ago when we learned to tell Greater from Lesser Yellowlegs. The best advice from several birders on COBirds has been "go up there and look at them" and I agree. Warren

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

2020-02-11 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, February 12, 2020, submitted Feb 11 at 9:50 PM.

2020-02-11 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com 303 204-0828 __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, Feb 13, posted Feb 12 at 9:50 PM

2020-02-12 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com 303 204-0828 __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Valentine's Day, Friday, Feb 14, posted Feb 13 at 10 PM

2020-02-13 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Friday, February 14, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com 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

Re: [cobirds] Re: So Many Gulls - Centennial (Arapahoe)

2020-02-14 Thread Joe Roller
title. Disclaimer - I have no financial interest in promoting these teaching tapes. Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, Feb 14, 2020 at 8:57 AM 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hi Jared > > Could not find a "gull in flight ID gu

[cobirds] RFI: Does any know Tom Cotton? He sent me a note - possible scam.

2020-02-14 Thread Joe Roller
advise others not to open any similar emails. Any advice would be appreciated. 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,

[cobirds] Re: Pueblo rarities continue 2/14

2020-02-14 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, Brandon. I'll put the loons on the RBA Sat AM. About where on the lake were they? And PS. Welcome Back. Joe On Friday, February 14, 2020 at 2:41:31 PM UTC-7, Brandon wrote: > > I've seen a few birds of note at Pueblo Reservoir recently: > > 2/14: > Mew Gull - 2 (1 adult, 1 2nd year) sta

[cobirds] I verified that Tom Cotton is a metro area student and his RFI was a valid one

2020-02-14 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks to those who helped me be sure about that. Maybe I was too suspicious. BUT...as the old saying goes, "Just because you're *Paranoid* doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!" Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, February 15, posted Feb 14 at 10 PM

2020-02-14 Thread Joe Roller
Report for: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com 303 204-0828 __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, Feb 16, posted Sat, Feb 15 at 10 PM

2020-02-15 Thread Joe Roller
Report for: Sunday, February 16, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com 303 204-0828 __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

2020-03-03 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Email: RBA AT Cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller (jroll...@gmail.com) Phone: (303) 204-0828 (cell) __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

2020-03-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Email: RBA AT Cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller (jroll...@gmail.com) Phone: (303) 204-0828 (cell) __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5, posted March 4 at 2130.

2020-03-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020 Email: RBA AT Cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller (jroll...@gmail.com) Phone: (303) 204-0828 (cell) __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020.

2020-03-06 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Friday, March 6, 2020 Email: RBA AT Cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller (jroll...@gmail.com) Phone: (303) 204-0828 (cell) __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 7. 2020

2020-03-07 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Email: RBA AT Cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller (jroll...@gmail.com) Phone: (303) 204-0828 (cell) __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020

2020-03-08 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2020 Email: RBA AT Cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller (jroll...@gmail.com) Phone: (303) 204-0828 (cell) __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT FOR MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020

2020-03-09 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, March 9, 2020 Email: RBA AT Cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller (jroll...@gmail.com) Phone: (303) 204-0828 (cell) __ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the

Re: [cobirds] Trumpeter Swans, Lakewood, Jeffco

2020-03-14 Thread Joe Roller
It would be helpful to describe the observations that confirmed they were alive, as it is such a coincidence to have them there, right where the decoys were recently. Were they swimming, foraging, flapping wings, interacting? "Trust, but verify". Joe Roller, Denver On Sat, Mar 14, 20

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert: BIG flock of Rosy-Finches in Estes Park, Larimer!

2020-03-19 Thread Joe Roller
he Covid-19 pandemic. Joe Roller, Denver Volunteer compiler, Colorado RBA PS As is the Colorado custom, birders visiting active feeders like this usually bring along a bag of seeds or a cash donation to defray costs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [cobirds] Directions for Mew Gull at Dunes Reservoir—Adams County

2020-03-28 Thread Joe Roller
The easiest way to find Dunes Reservoir is to go to the eBird hotspot map and enter "Dunes Reservoir". That will give you a map and a history of species, high counts, etc, seen there since the new hotspot was set up about 2 weeks ago, thanks to a suggestion from Adam Veseley. Joe Roll

Re: [cobirds] Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order

2020-03-29 Thread Joe Roller
As we patiently hang out in our homes, Dreamin' of California, let us DISREGARD this advice from 1965. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but now...not so much. GO WHERE YOU WANNA GO! The Mamas and the Papas(You can find the catchy song on You Tube). Joe Roller, Denver On Sun, M

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 31, posted Mon at 9:45

2020-03-30 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, posted 3/31

2020-03-31 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ *The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. * *Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” orders

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR THURS, APRIL 2, posted Wed

2020-04-01 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ *The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. * *Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” orders

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020

2020-04-03 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Friday, April 3, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ *The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. * *Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” orders, the

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020

2020-04-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ *The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. * *Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” orders

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020.

2020-04-05 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ *The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. * *Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” orders, the

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020, posted Sunday at 9:55 PM

2020-04-05 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, April 6, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ *The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. * *Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” orders, the

[cobirds] Rebecca, thanks for asking for comments about the Zebra Finch you saw in El Paso Co and reported to eBird.

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Roller
T to do so. Disclaimer - this is not in knowledge bucket, but tried to find out what I could. A CO eBird species reviewer will probably chime in with a better answer. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Black Phoebe at Washington Park, first Denver County record

2020-04-10 Thread Joe Roller
decades since I started birding, but never before in Denver County. About the only place they were found in the mid-70's was Burnt Mill Road, SW of Pueblo. Thanks Jeff and the Sages! It was a nice respite from hunkering down for 3 weeks. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message becaus

[cobirds] Report of a Brandt's Cormorant in Golden, CO, Jefferson County

2020-04-11 Thread Joe Roller
he died). He was the first to describe "his" cormorant, based on specimens Russian sailors brought back from excursions to Northern California in the early 1800's. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bird

Re: [cobirds] Phoebe Trifecta possible?

2020-04-13 Thread Joe Roller
seen all ten in one day? Nine? Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 8:09 PM Brian Johnson wrote: > This morning I saw all three teals, the ducks with teal in the name, all > with in twenty feet of each other along the Souh Platte River. It rather > cool after reading this pos

Re: [cobirds] respectable viewing distance?

2020-04-24 Thread Joe Roller
; There are stronger ways to say it, and still be polite, but maybe try the softer approach first. And if someone says, "I want to get a flight shot, let's flush it," homicide is justifiable. Joe Roller, Denver For further info, refer to the ABA Code of Ethics. The bird comes first

[cobirds] Where do juncos go for the summer?

2020-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
let me know. If you are not on eBird yet, get started and your reward will be learning about all those juncos! 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] Where do Juncos go in the summer?

2020-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
My post to Cobirds was a response to a question posed on the Douglas County list serve by Scott Sorenson. Here is his original inquiry. (I apologize for any confusion). Joe Roller, Denver Question on Juncos I live in the North Pinery and see Dark-Eyed Juncos all winter long. Sometimes 15+ at a

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020.

2020-04-28 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, posted at 10 PM, Tuesday.

2020-04-28 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020.

2020-05-02 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders (depending on

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR SUNDAY, MAY 3, posted at 10 PM, May 2

2020-05-02 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders (depending on

[cobirds] I set up a stakeout hotspot for the Black-throated Blue Warbler in Golden

2020-05-03 Thread Joe Roller
Full name of hotspot: "stakeout Black-throated Blue Warbler, Tucker Gulch, 2020" Consider merging your checklists from that site with the stakeout hotspot. Joe Roller, Denver Volunteeer eBird hotspot reviewer for Colorado & Wyoming -- You received this message because you are sub

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020.

2020-05-04 Thread Joe Roller
Date: Monday, May 4, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 @ gmail com _ The Colorado Rare Bird Report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” orders (depending on

[cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove.

2020-05-05 Thread Joe Roller
visit, especially in May. A great many rarities have been seen here, culminating in today's Hermit Warbler, reported by Tracy Pheneger. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Fwd: [cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove.

2020-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
Eric, Duane Nelson is THE guy there and can answer your questions. Joe Roller, Denver -- Forwarded message - From: Eric Dinkel Date: Thu, May 7, 2020 at 9:34 AM Subject: [cobirds] How to find Melody Tempel Grove. To: Colorado Birds Curious if anyone has any suggestions about

[cobirds] Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-12 Thread Joe Roller
k his place in our lives. Joe Roller, Denver Dear members of the birding community: It is with sadness that I share with you that my Father, Robert (Bob) Spencer died peacefully yesterday while in recovery from a recent broken hip. He and his new bride, Shirley (died 2006) moved to Golden Colorado

[cobirds] Bobolink and Bobolink

2020-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
Yesterday, immediately after the Cobirds announcement of Bob Spencer's passing, Paula Hansley's note hit Cobirds, with news about her Boulder BOBOLINK sighting. "Bobolink" was Bob Spencer's email address. Coincidence, I guess. Or was Bob giving us a chuckle one last t

[cobirds] Re: Bobolink and Bobolink

2020-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
; with Bobolink — all double-entendres intended: His name, a cool bird, and > internet link. > > Bob > > > > On May 13, 2020, at 7:49 AM, Joe Roller wrote: > > Yesterday, immediately after the Cobirds announcement of Bob Spencer's > passing, Paula Hansley'

Re: [cobirds]

2020-05-19 Thread Joe Roller
to majorly dip. I'd like to know more about the birds feeding on "a leafy branch". Deciduous tree? Did he get a good look, as Red-breasted Nuthatch would be more expected and is about the same size. Thanks for reporting this sighting. Best regards to you and stay safe, Norma! Joe

Re: [cobirds] Question: Mexican Duck May 9 Weld Co

2020-05-19 Thread Joe Roller
whether ten days is too long to wait. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 11:35 AM Susan Rosine wrote: > I'm sure the eBird reviewers are very busy with all the great birds > everyone has been seeing, but is it unusual to have not heard anything > about a bird spotted on M

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