I only know of Robert Rozinski from the wonderful book published by him and Wendy Shattil in 1990: "Close to Home." I was given the book by my mentor John B. Hayes who contributed with photos and "quips." The photos are not today's high resolution, crystal clear images, but they tell a story of how birds and other taxa have adapted to our urban environment. In addition, it is a reflection of the early days of birding and nature watching in the Denver area. There are copies available! https://www.amazon.com/Close-Home-Colorados-Urban-Wildlife/dp/091179770X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=close+to+home%2C+colorado%27s+urban+wildlife&qid=1618427289&sr=8-1 Where is the bench? Sincerely, Rosanne Juergens Centennial, CO On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 8:53:23 PM UTC-6 [email protected] wrote:
> Thanks Robert and John for your thoughtful memories of Bob. He treasured > his many friends and their shared love of nature. I truly appreciate the > comments, particularly since this week marks five years since Bob passed > away. Hard to believe it's been that long, while also seeming like > yesterday. > > Bob's Cherry Creek bench overlooks a favorite photo spot he visited every > morning. One day he was on his belly in the mud photographing a huge > snapping turtle and a week later capturing flight shots of teal landing on > the pond. As far as the bench, I imagine him saying, "this is nice, but > it's too close to the road." > > All my best, > Wendy Shattil > > On Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7:25:56 AM UTC-6 [email protected] wrote: > >> Nice to remember our friend Bob. I just wrote a piece on the early days >> of the Crane Festival here in Monte Vista. That means I dusted off the >> recollections from over 30 years ago. Back then, Bob and Wendy were the >> premier photographers capturing the essence of the cranes and other San >> Luis Valley wildlife in those early days. This was before social networking >> and I believe Bob (and Wendy) brought the uniqueness and fantastic nature >> of the Valley to many on the front range though his/their photography. Bob >> gave "slide shows" back then as programs for the Crane Festival. He offered >> some of their framed photographs as prizes. We became friends very early in >> those days as folks often got both of us mixed up with the similarity of >> names. Those were film camera days and were primitive by today's >> technology. Anyway, nice to remember Bob... >> >> John Rawinski >> Monte Vista, CO >> >> On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 3:54:31 PM UTC-6 [email protected] >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all >>> >>> Sitting on the Bob Rozinski memorial bench while over looking the pond >>> on cottonwood creek, I was able to fill Bob in on what was going on. During >>> our spiritual conversation 25 species of birds made an appearance >>> including all three of the regular occurring teal and even a Black-crowned >>> Night-Heron swooped over the cattails and gave its friendly “wonk” >>> greeting. I wish now I’d brought along my camera as I’m sure Bob would have >>> offered some tips on how to reduce the blur in my photos. If you are out >>> birding Cherry Creek SP and feel like a little company stop by and sit on >>> the Bob Rozinski bench and check in and be sure to bring your camera. >>> >>> Bob Righter >>> Denver CO >>> >> -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/434a47c3-b157-45bf-88b2-54cb2c28f64fn%40googlegroups.com.
