[cobirds] Scott Somershoe’s Joe Roller Memorial Big Green Year
Hi all, Just wanted to give a major shout-out and hats (or helmets?) off to Scott for his phenomenal efforts and success so far in his Joe Roller Memorial Green Big Year project. To have reached over 260 species with three months still left in the year speaks to Scott’s extraordinary effort, skill, strategy, commitment and, not least, ability to balance all that with being a dedicated father and husband! (To give a little perspective, I’ve been green birding since 2008, keeping Big Green Year lists, and only in the last three years have I exceeded 200 species. And at this date last year, my best year by far, I had not yet seen even 240 species.) It’s been such a pleasure, and truly inspiring, to follow Scott’s adventures through his blog, and go along for the ride. He’s got a great way of capturing the full experience; the thrill of unexpected finds and super rarities, the suffering and persevering through bitter cold and intense heat, the serious physical toll, the disappointment of dipping and not knowing whether there’ll be time (and/or the energy!) for another chance. It’ll be exciting to see how the rest of the year turns out. At Scott’s pace, 270 is on the horizon…maybe 280, 290, 300 by year’s end? I’m sure many of us on Cobirds have already pledged, but if you are still on the sidelines, I would encourage those who are able, to join in the excitement and cheer on Scott to the finish line by pledging (perhaps for each additional species from this point on?). I pledged a certain amount per species, and then double for each over 250 (Scott’s initial goal), which is now adding up, but for a great cause! A huge congrats to Scott for his terrific year so far, and best wishes for a safe and successful journey to Dec. 31st! —Thomas Thomas Heinrich Boulder, CO nyc...@aol.com www.pbase.com/Birdercellist -- -- 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 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ACEB45CB-D3BF-4868-BD68-E511FAB10F8A%40gmail.com.
[cobirds] ID help
Friends, I know this is a challenge, but I could use some help. Here’s the description of a bird I saw this morning in Cherry Creek SP, semi-near Cherry Creek HS: Warbler shaped/sized. White eye-ring. Pale yellow wash on throat, and extending down each side of the breast.. Fluttering in top of tree. Some wing-barring. Chest was buff-colored. In looking through field guides, I ruled out vireos. Not a sparrow, clearly. The closest thing (by picture) was Virginia’s Warbler…..but I highly doubt that! Suggestions? Thanks! Gary Brower Unincorporated Arapahoe 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 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGTsytFVgXtzVH5DZvhxjc5VRMRBt9NcOVvnD%3DFo50QYVFfcgg%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Chico Basin Ranch Daily Update 9/27/2021
The weather was very bizarre this morning so I was unsure if I could keep my nets open, but the weather died down and as a result we got a great variety of birds! Today seems to be the day for Woodpeckers as we caught our first Northern Flicker (intergrade) and the first banding record for a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. More pictures would be appreciated if you were at the station, as we believe we do have a hybrid on our hands. Thank you to the MAMBO group for bringing me goodies and your awesome company today. I am going to post the link to my Western Bird Banding Association Webinar video to this update if you're interested in hearing me talk about net set up at Chico and a bird-banding demo. https://youtu.be/DrBHgtX-21M Chico captures for 9/27: Wilson's Warbler 13 Dark-eyed Junco 1 Northern Flicker 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 Gray Catbird 1 Hermit Thrush 5 Chipping Sparrow 3 Gambel's White Crowned Sparrow 3 Song Sparrow 1 Lincoln's Sparrow 7 Orange-crowned Warbler 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 We are open 6 days a week at Chico Basin Ranch (closed Sunday), usually returning from the first net run around 7am and staying open until about 11:30am, weather permitting. Thank you for your continued support! Nancy Ransom Bander, Chico Basin Ranch Bird Conservancy of the Rockies -- -- 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 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/b78eab58-0e83-4c27-aab2-94256e4581f4n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Foothills Audubon PNG Trip and Sandhill Cranes!/Weld
Hi all Fantastic day for our Pawnee trip on Saturday with Foothills Audubon club. We tallied a total of 56 species roaming from Nunn to CR 124 Pond to Crow Valley Campground. Highlights include: - Spotted Towhee (my yard) - Cooper's Hawk (Lone Tree Creek @ CR 110) - Say's Phoebe, Great Horned Owl, Lapland Longspur, Rock Wren, Sage Thrasher, House Wren, Blue Grosbeak and Clay-colored Sparrow (CR 41/102-area) - Prairie Falcon (3) and Peregrine Falcon (CR 124) - American Pipit (CR 124 Pond) - Townsend's Solitaire, Hairy Woodpecker and unknown thermal soaring raptor-speculate one of the two Broad-winged Hawk seen earlier in week here) Rest of birds: Bluejay, White-crowned Sparrow, House Sparrow, Eurasian-collared Dove, European Starling, Western Meadowlark, Horned Lark, House Finch, Rock Pigeon, Mallard, American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, Wilson's Warbler, Northern Harrier, American Goldfinch, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Vesper Sparrow, Ferruginous Hawk, Brewer's Sparrow, Mourning Dove, Barn Swallow, Western Wood-Pewee, Swainson's Hawk, Canada Goose, American White Pelican, Greater Yellowlegs, Red-winged Blackbird, Wilson's Snipe, Killdeer, Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, American Coot, Baird's Sandpiper, Long-billed Dowitcher, American Avocet, Gadwall, Geat Blue Heron, Double-crested Cormorant, and Downy Woodpecker. Some photos: http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/237/foothills-audubon-png-trip-9-25-2021 Sunday best bird is 30 Sandhill Crane riding thermals above CR 59 march east of Kersey. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland -- -- 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 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/4dd7c455-1a01-4315-847f-46fe8b5d74abn%40googlegroups.com.
