[cobirds] Feeder

A Rose-breasted grosbeak at the feeder at dusk. Norma Erickson weld county -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, sen

[cobirds] migration in the yard

My yard is slow but over the last four days some interesting birds. Green-tailed Towhee Spotted Towhee Chipping Sparrows White-crowned Sparrows Yellow-rumped Warblers Myrtles and Audubons males Orange-crowned Sparrow Blackpoll Warbler Worm-eating Warbler new specie for my yard. Harris' Sparrow

[cobirds] Harris' Sparrow

Harris' sparrow scratching in the flowerbeds near the feeder. A welcom visitor. Have not had much except for two species of Chickadees and the usuals in my yard. Norma Erickson North of Greeley Along Hwy 392 Weld County 356 0400 -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[cobirds] Activity at the water tonight Weld County

rn Tanager The Blue Jays began making a fuss and there was a Northern Goshawk in the trees near by. That cleared out the rest of the birds. Norma Erickson Weld County North of Greeley Along HWY 392 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B

[cobirds] Warbler morning Weld County

birds away usually. But today they seemed to attract them as long as the Starlings stayed. Norma Erickson North of Greeley Along HWY 392 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@

[cobirds] Hummers at the Feeder Weld Co

I have two immature hummers coming to the flowers right now in the front of the house. I THINK they are Calliopes. Norma Erickson north of Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send ema

[cobirds] Fawn Brook Inn

Has anyone been to Fawn Brook Inn this year? Are the hummingbirds there in numbers yet? Seem like they should be. Norma Erickson Weld County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send ema

[cobirds] Western Wood Pewee Weld County

A rather early migrant but there is a Western Wood Pewee in back yard today. Norma Erickson Weld county north of Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegrou

[cobirds] Hummingbirds in Weld county residence

see clear without binocs. The Oriole families are still coming to the sugar water. So there is some color in my yard. Norma Erickson Weld County North of Greeley Visitors are welcome but I cannot promise anything as I only get glimpses. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Rufus in Weld County

The Rufus hummingbird has been at the feeder off and on for about 2 hours tonight. If you want to come see him call and I will give directions. Norma 970 356 0400 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send ema

[cobirds] Hummer Weld County

p the Bullocks from drinking the sugar water. I had to leave early in the morning so missed the show for the rest of the day. Unfortunately the Rufus is not here today. Norma Erickson Weld County North of Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[cobirds] Black-billed Cuckoo and Wood Thrush

Did anyone see the Cuckoo and Thrush today> NormaWels County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@

[cobirds] Weld county Yard

Catbird still here Bullock's Orioles Western Wood Pewee Warbling Vireo At three thirty this AM there was a bird singing in the bright moon light. It was not a Robin is all I can say. Is the night migration that I here birders talk about? I intend to be more observant tomorrow morning.

[cobirds] Yard Weld County

Male and female Lazuli in the elms very busily eating. Orioles drinking Catbird that I pointed out to my children. They were unimpressed. Don't know where I failed. Ha! Norma -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this gr

[cobirds] Back Yard Weld County

for years. Lark Sparrow Chipping Sparrows (David) Tennessee Warbler ????? Norma Erickson North of Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubsc

[cobirds] My Yard Weld Co

Least FlycatcherIt is so small Gray Catbird Green-tailed Towhee F Yellow Warbler Male McGilavarey's Warbler a beauty The sugar water drinking Bullocks Scolding me as they do so And the beloved Grackles that are nested here Norma -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] WEld County Yard North of Greeley

g Sparrows Lark Sparrows Clay Colored Sparrow Lincoln Sparrow Gold Finches Oh what a thrill and it all goes so fast. Norma Erickson Along HWY 392 Birders welcome -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, s

[cobirds] Second hand story

Friends who camped out at Crow last week were told by someone from the Forrest Service that the squirrels were eating the birds and that they were trying to control it. Maybe that accounts for a lack of birds. However it seems the birds would come in anyway. Norma Erickson Greeley -- You

[cobirds] Bullocks Oriole Pair Weld County Yard

I put up a hummingbird feeder with sugar water and the Oriole pair comes to drink throughout the day. The window is open near the feeder and their chatter tells me when they are feeding. He is gorgeous. Norma Erickson North of Greeley along HWY 392 -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Weld County Yard North of Greeley

Two male Orioles in the apple blossoms. They may have join a couple more in the trees in back Cedar Waswings in the apple blossoms too. Fun fun Norma Erickson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] My yard in Weld County

Still many of the birds that came two days ago. To add to the list Male and Female Bullocks Oriole Rock Wren Swainson's Thrush Yellow-breasted Chat What a wonderful three days. Norma Erickson north of Greeley off of Hwy 392 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[cobirds] Norma Erickson Weld county North of Greeley

nt to visit my yard call 970 356 0400 I do hope you can find me home. My husband is in rehab right now. Or e-mail me. Norma Erickson north of Greeley along 392 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to

[cobirds] Weld County Hwy 14 and 392

utility pole along Hwy 392 A flock of Barn Swallows20 Bald Eagle 1 Avocets 12 or more Many ducks or water fowl that I will not mention Great day Norma Erickson Mary Kippes >From Greeley to Briggsdale and back home -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[cobirds] White-faced Ibis Wood's Lake

My apologies for being late. Three White-faced Ibis at Wood's Lake night before last. Norma Erickson Weld County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com F

[cobirds] Wood's Lake Weld County

ng. It was great. A couple of times there were three birds walking on the water together. The parking to watch is very limited. I hesitated to post because it is dangerous with fast traffic. Norma Erickson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B

[cobirds] Wood Ducks Weld County

A pair of Wood Ducks sitting about 25 feet off of ground in the elm trees greeted me this AM. I had a pair several years ago land overhead as I birded out back. A friend immediately put up a Wood Duck box that has never been permanently occupied by any specie, mainly because we did not put wo

[cobirds] Weld County Yellow-rumped

Yesterday and today. First warbler of the year in the yard. Yellow-rumped Warbler Myrtle's race. Singing its way throuth the trees. Norma Erickson Weld County North of Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Yello-throated Warbler

Philip Pratt's pictures did not show as much yellow on the lores as mine did. Perhaps adobe photoshop enlarged the yellow area.] Sorry Norma Erickson Greeley, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To pos

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Warbler

I photographed the Yellow-throated Warbler at Crow Valley Recreation area. When I put the pictures on the computer I found it was yellow-lored. Norma Erickson Greeley, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To po

[cobirds] Grackle Weld County

I heard the unwelcome sound of a Grackle in my yard today. North of Greeley Norma Erickson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this gro

[cobirds] Latham Reservoir Weld Co

Last night from 6:00 PM to dark. 2 Short-eared Owls 12 Sandhill Cranes just about dark 100s of gulls flying north toward the reservoir. Norma Erickson Weld Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] westerly creek wetlands

developers would put a mall over their Mother's grave if it made them a dollar. Please call or write the Denver Post and the EPA and the planning commission. Norma Erickson Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Westerly Creek Wetlands

counted there. I thought in the original plans there was to be a wild life area set aside. How can that be put aside. Pleas help Nancy. Norma Erickson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Weld birding

In my post Saturday about our tip out to Crow Valley Rec. Center I mentioned a restaurant we found on HWY 392. Correction HWY 14 just west of the turn off to the Crow VRC. Norma -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group,

[cobirds] PS to Weld County birding

We also saw a Golden Eagle west of Briggsdale. Norma Erickson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobird

[cobirds] Birding Weld County

north side of HWY 392 just before the turn to the campground. This should help a lot of us hungry birders. It is clean, nicely redecorated, reasonably priced and the hamburgers were good and thick. It is open from 11:00 to 2:00 PM Monday thru Saturdays. Norma Erickson north of Greeley

[cobirds] Bald Eagles Weld County north of Greeley

Lake two on the ice and immature in the air. Norma Erickson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobird

[cobirds] Greeley CBC

nd at times challenging each other. Berg's Feed Lot, Prairie Falcon and Merlin. To end the day a Ferruginous Hawk by Carbody Lake. (Neuman's) Harriers and Red-tails throughout the day. And Kestrels. We had a total of 31 species, which is par for area B. Norma Erickson Weld County --

[cobirds] Yard Weld County

and House Sparrows at the feeders. Wish the two accipiter would return and dine on the 60 or 70 Eurasian-collared Doves that we are blessed to have. Also have Blue Jays Flickers Flock of Red-winged Blackbirds one Goldfinch Downy Woodpecker Norma Erickson Weld county North of Greeley -- Colorado

[cobirds] White-winged Crossbill Ft. Collins Larimer County

Got to Grandview Cemetery about 11:30AM today. Within about a half + hour I saw the female White-winged Crossbill in a conifer in E section. Good look with my scope. Wonderful warm sunny and calm day. Norma Erickson -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County

[cobirds] White-winged Crossbillls

Thanks to David Leatherman, Donna McLean and I (Norma Erickson) saw the White-winged Crossbills, a life bird for both of us, in Ft. Collin's Grandview Cemetery, yesterday. It was great. Thanks David. Norma E -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Bi

[cobirds] Warbling Vireo Weld County

Warbling Vireo in the prairie junipers in the yard. Birders are welcome to come to my yard. 970 356 0400 I live at the intersection of WCR 35 and Hwy 392. 32 houses in what is called Pinnacle Park 16691 Longs Peak Rd. is our address. You are welcome if you tell me what you see in my yard. Wonde

[cobirds] Yard Weld Co

Just had a beautiful White-throated Sparrow at my window. The three stripes on the head were quite yellow. I guess by the book they are to be tan. Norma north of Greeley Off of HWY 392 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Co

[cobirds] My Yard Weld County

this cold weather. Ruby-crowned Kinglets 3 Orange-crowned Warblers 4 Yellow-rumped Warblers 4 House Sparrows and Finches many White-crowned Sparrows 10 or more Blue Jays 6 Juncos6 Mt. Chickadees 4 Townsend's Solitaire Flickers at the suet Today fewer small migrants Norma Eri

[cobirds] Fox Sparrow Weld Co.

Just at dusk tonight in with the White-crowned Sparrows a beautiful Fox Sparrow appeared. Very red wings, tail and red streaks on breast. Hope its there in the morning. Also had a White-throated Sparrow. The weather is changing. Norma Erickson North of Greeley

[cobirds] Sand Hill Cranes Weld County

always hoped for this experience. Also had Kinglets, Orange-crowned, White-crowned Sparrows, Yellow-rumped Warbler and Mountain Chickadees. Have not had a Chickadee in the yard for more than a days visit for two years. I have the suet out to entice them to stay. Happy Birding Norma Erickson Weld

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes

I suppose that some do get tired of seeing the reports of Sandhill Cranes, but I for one do not. I lile knowing there are so many out there and where. I had a Rock Wren in the yard today and continued bathing of Wilson's Warblers and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Happy Migration. It makes birders feel a

[cobirds] Yard and overhead Weld county

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Wilson's W Orange-crowned W Yellow-rumped W Green-tailed Towhee Hermit's Thrush fe. Western Tanager Gray Flycatcher Flying overhead Kingfisher rattling away Red-tailed Hawk circling Heard Sandhill Cranes in the distance Norma Erickson Weld County North of Greel

[cobirds] Possible Philadelphia Vireo

I have been watching a bird in the circle of our drive in the trees over the misting device. Surely looks like a Philadelphia. People are welcome to come and possitively ID this bird. I live at the intersection of WER 35 and Hwy 392 north of Seeley lake and Greeley. Weld county Norma Erickson

[cobirds] Norma Erickson Weld County

than eat. He patrols the area and the Calliope is so excited that it flies very close to me and feeds two feet in front of me. Wish the season were longer. Norma Erickson Weld County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org

[cobirds] Yellow Warblers Weld County

Friday and today a female Yellow Warbler feeding frantically in the trees and bushes at our house. Norma Erickson North of Greeley Along HWY 392 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because

[cobirds] Hummingbird Weld County

Friday I had the first hummingbird of the season at my flowerbed. Saw it yesterday and this morning. I think it is a female Calliope, but am not that good at females and young male ID. Anyway a joy to watch. Friday it was very hungry and just flitted from blossom to blossom. Norma Erickson

[cobirds] Black-headed Grosbeak Weld Co

that cake. Norma Erickson North of Greeley --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send e

[cobirds] Hummingbirds Greeleyl, Weld County

ne on July 4th. She has been directing all of her plantings in the yard to attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, for years. Also has trumpet vine that is doing very well. Norma Erickson Greely Colorado --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding:

[cobirds] Fawn Brook Inn

Have the hummingbirds started to collect at the feeders at Fawn Brook Inn in Allen's Park, Colorado yet? Norma Erickson Greeley --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because yo

[cobirds] Vireo Weld County

described them as singing all day long. The light color was the only thing that made me wonder about my ID. Rather early in the summer for my yard. Norma Erickson North of Greeley 35th and Hwy 392 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Red-eyed Vireo Weld County

A visit from a beautiful red-eyed vireo in my pear tree this a.m. Didn't stay long. Norma Erickson North of Greele Off of HWY 392 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this me

[cobirds] My Yard Weld County

AND A MacGillivray's Warbler Swainson's Thrush And of course Grackles Not as exciting as your yard Connie Kogler Norma Erickson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You receiv

[cobirds] My Yard Weld County

North of Greeley along Hwy 392 at WCR 35 Most birds were more secretive except for the Ruby-crowned Kinglet that took his bath about 10 feet from me and flashed his red crown all the time. Then he sang throughout the yard for a few hours. A male and female Bullock's Oriole spent most of the day

[cobirds] Fw: My yard continues to amaze me

My yard continues to amaze me It has not been this good for many years. Feel I have to spend the day in the yard or at the window or I will miss something. New additions today as well as some from this week. Solitary Vireo Empids Brown Thrasher Many Spotted Towhees Green-tailed Towhees Lincoln

[cobirds] Value of a Hackberry

? Norma Erickson North of Greeley --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Again my yard

The wind at 7:00 AM made me think it might be a good day to sleep in, but then I looked out the back window. Little birds were flying every in the wind and into the pear trees. My "foy" Yellow Warblers half dozen or more Orange-crowns Spotted Towhee Green-tailed Towhee Chipping & White-crowned S

[cobirds] My yard

It was a birdy day. Besides the 10 or so regulars that chip, squak and fly around noisely First surprise a Screech Owl in the Wood Duck box. Stayed for several hours. The Flickers seemed very jealous, but now have abandoned it. Orange-crowned Warbler 2 Yellow-rumped Warbler 2 Warbling Verio

[cobirds] Birding Crom Lake and my yard

. When I got home there was a White-winged Dove at my feeder. First for my yard. So I was excited. Norma Erickson' North of Greeley along HWY 392 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received

[cobirds] Latham drainage

Latham area and drainage. Saturday 25, 9 to 1:30 P M Today was super down there. Teals seemed have just landed especially the Cinnamon, Blue-winged. Hundreds of Yellow-headed Blackbirds in a field east of Keensburg road. Many White-faced Ibis around 200, many Swainson's Hawks, black-necked sti

[cobirds] Poudre River area & Seeley Lake

top of tree. On O street three swans flew over. Swainson's Hawks, and Red-tailed Hawks, Great Blue Herons, Pelicans all flying to their roost for the night as the sun slipped down in the west. Owl active too. In my own back yard. Also Audubon male Yellow-rumped Warbler in my yard.