[cobirds] American Three-toed Woodpecker, Brainard L. Rec. Area, Boulder County
This morning we decided to hike along the north side of Long Lake (destination Lake Isabel). We saw an American Three-toed Woodpecker flaking wood off a tree. It was only 30 ft. off the trail about 3 feet off the ground. On our way back down from our hike, again along the north side of Long Lake, we first saw 2 Three-toed just 20 ft. off the trail; a short distance farther 2 more; and then a little farther along yet another 2! Three of them were males. Not sure if I'd say we saw 7 total since we may have seen the same bird we saw going up the trail when we came back down. But, a confirmed 6 American Three-toedWoodpeckers! After trying to see one several times in the past with no luck we hit the jackpot today! Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/21302C69-5CD3-4D9D-BABF-4974F456C53F%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Bald Eagle talon-lock display, Adams County
This morning I was driving east on Hwy. 7 and was just west of the Platte River (near Brighton in Adams County). As I'm always on the lookout for birds I noticed two large raptor-sized birds fly north across the Hwy. I kept glancing to try and figure out which species (not the best light). All of a sudden they were talons-locked and tumbling downward while the light was catching the white heads and tails of two Bald Eagles. I saw about 3 somersaults before they separated. I admit I had a very wow conversation with myself seeing this display! Also, saw a Western Meadowlark on a power line today. My FOS Mourning Dove pair in my yard was sighted March 26 (a couple of days earlier than last year - same pair?). I expect they will remain all season. Happy Spring, Sharon Norfleet Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C47C6246-B1BE-499F-86F9-6896D28F78CC%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Sunday 1st Sunday Birding cancellation (2/2), Boulder County
I'm posting for the Boulder Bird Club 1st Sunday Leader, Davis: 1st Sunday Birding on Feb 2 will be leaderless and cancelled due to weather. I'll (Davis) make up for the cancellation with a Lyons trip in April or May Happy Groundhog Day and Candlemas Thanks, Sharon Norfleet Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1B4863F0-7154-4B39-A1FB-73458BB971EF%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Pacific Wren, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County
This morning of group of 9 from the Boulder Bird Club visited Sawhill Ponds and found the Pacific Wren in the west section along Boulder Creek. A few people were there and a couple of them left as we arrived, but they had seen it. This was around 10:00 AM. Tony Delany just sent us a nice photo of it (but it is not in a format that I can send to cobirds). Sharon Norfleet Louisville Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/77404D44-4385-49D8-9CA2-0BE41787AC71%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club Field Trip, 9/21/13, cancelled (Estes Park, Larimer County)
The Boulder Bird Club Field Trip scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, at Matthews - Reeser Bird Sanctuary in Estes Park (Larimer County) has been cancelled. The leader, Gary Matthews, reports that the sanctuary is completely flooded. Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley BBC Co-President Louisville -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/3564A476-57C1-44C7-A50D-7CED1BD5D4C3%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] BBC trip to St Vrain State Park is canceled, Boulder County
Diane Carter has announced that the Saturday, Sept 14 Boulder Bird Club field trip, to St Vrain State Park, is canceled. The park is closed due to flooding. Regards, Gary Baxley Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/50EBDB92-9EB6-4CED-A865-6772CB6C6777%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Boulder County Boulder Bird Club Field Trip for Saturday August 24 at 7:00 AM
We will meet at the East Boulder Recreation Center parking lot at 7:00 AM Tomorrow, Saturday August 24th, to carpool to RMNP. Sharon Nortleet and Gary Baxley will be leading the trip for Chris Owens. We will bird Upper Beaver Meadows, Endo Valley, and other places as time permits. Bring lunch, water, snacks, radios, binoculars, and dress for the predicted weather. We will walk a couple of miles, at most, on park trails. We will end mid-afternoon, about 2:00 pm, unless we have many birds. We hope to see you tomorrow morning. Gary Baxley and Sharon Norfleet Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/8C451A54-3E17-4C32-9AAF-7632B3573646%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Louisville, Boulder County
This morning the Boulder Bird Club Wednesday Roadrunners birded in Louisville and found 2 Male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. One was at a backyard feeder along the Callahan Open Space (viewable from the bike path) in north Louisville. The other one was in the top of a tree not far south of there at the SW corner of Monarch Court and Franklin Avenue (a short block east of Keith Helart Park). We also stopped by one on the group member's house to view the White-winged Dove in her Louisville yard. Sharon Norfleet Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/085A1F6C-9199-42F8-ADF3-321391AB999C%40gmail.com?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County
This morning the Boulder Bird Club hosted 1st Sunday Birding at Walden and Sawhill ponds. The bird of the day was a male Rose- breasted Grosbeak singing from the bushes. Then it flew over the trail and landed in a cottonwood tree so everyone had a good look at it. We found it in the Sawhill Ponds complex south of pond #15 and west of pond #12. Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley, Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/F551D210-DDFF-4FDD-8B08-16B44FBA2C82%40gmail.com?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club Wednesday Roadrunners for 4/17 is cancelled, Boulder County
With cold temperatures and potentially more snow in the morning the Boulder Bird Club Wednesday Roadrunners for 4/17 is cancelled Look forward to the outing next week and warmer spring weather. Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley Boulder Bird Club, Co-presidents Louisville, CO, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Common Grackle and Mourning Dove, Louisville, Boulder County
I knew I should have posted this earlier. I had my first Common Grackle last Friday, March 22, just before our big Saturday snow. I really didn't want to brag about it because i know I'll probably be invaded by a bunch of them all Spring and Summer. But I've not seen one in the yard since then. (They can stay on Paula Hansley's side of Louisville and visit me once a week.) I did see my first Mourning Dove in the yard this morning and they look so small next the Eurasian Collared Dove that briefly attempted pecking order with it. I was glad to see the Mourning Dove hang in there! Sharon Norfleet Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club Field Trip March 23rd to Longmont area (Boulder County) Cancelled
Boulder Bird Club Field Trip March 23rd to Longmont area (Boulder County) is cancelled. We are sending this on behalf to the leader, Chris Owens. Having nervously watched the weather reports for Saturday March 23rd, I have decided to cancel the Longmont trip. Snowfall will increase during the day and windchill temperatures will hover in the single digits for most of the trip making conditions very uncomfortable and maybe dangerous for driving. I have never cancelled a trip in all the years I have led trips so I am sad to have decided to do so now. Chris Owens Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley BBC Co-Presidents Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] Prairie Falcon, Walden Ponds, Boulder County
The Boulder Bird Club's 1st Sunday birding at Walden ponds back on Jan. 6 also observed a Prairie Falcon in the same exact area that Cara Stiles saw this morning. It lingered for an hour or so and flew between a couple of the power poles. Might it be the same Prairie Falcon? Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley, Louisville, Boulder County Co-presidents, Boulder Bird Club On Jan 27, 2013, at 8:46 PM, Jeff Romain wrote: Thanks to Cara's reminder, I will also add my voice to this as I saw what is presumably the very same bird last Sunday. This lovely specimen was perched atop a pole in the same vicinity and stuck around for 20 minutes or so. Not to rub it in (sorry, Cara!), but I also observed a Prairie Falcon several months ago from the Walden parking lot, where it was perched about 1/8 mile SE from where Cara and I recently saw it. While I'm here, I revisited the area today and spotted a Northern Shrike. Fun birding, Jeff Romain Lafayette, CO, Boulder County From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [cobirds@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Cara Stiles [cara_sti...@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:13 AM To: 'cobirds' Subject: [cobirds] Prairie Falcon, Walden Ponds, Boulder County Despite how often I frequent Walden Ponds, and have for many years, I have never seen a Prairie Falcon there. This morning, there was 1 on top of the utility pole between Wally Toevs Pond and Cottonwood. Cara Stiles Boulder, Colorado -- 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Steller's Jay, Louisville, Boulder County
I was surprised to look out my window about 8:00 AM this morning and see a Steller's Jay drinking from the bird bath. The wind must have blew him in and I have a new yard bird for my list! I've not seen it since, though. Sharon Norfleet Louisville, northeast of Via Appia and South Boulder Road, Boulder 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Birds of the Pantanal, Brazil Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.
Hi, Could you please post this on Cobirds for the Boulder Bird Club? It would be appreciated. Regards, Gary Baxley and Sharon Norfleet Boulder Bird Club Co-Presidents [Birds of the Pantanal, Brazil Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Meadows Branch of Boulder Public Library. Lou Mazzola will present a slide show on the birds and various interesting creatures of the Pantanal region of Brazil. Lou's trip covered the Pantanal in transition to the rainy season, the Cerrado immediately after some of the annual fires, and the cooler, humid Atlantic Forest region in Minas Gerais. Jaguars, giant anteaters, maned wolves, and several hundred colorful species of birds were highlights of the trip. Hope to see everyone there!] -- 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Louisville, Boulder County
Several large flocks of Sandhill Cranes just flew over Louisville heading southeast! Sharon Norfleet Louisville -- 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club presents slide program on Uganda Birds
The Boulder Bird Club presents The Birds of Uganda, Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. at Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Everyone is invited to join Gary Baxley, Sharon Norfleet, and Martin Gerra as they present photos of birds and other wildlife inhabiting the savannas, shrub lands, tropical forests and wetlands of Western Uganda, Africa. Share in their experience of a journey they made in November 2011. We were fortunate to meet the people of Uganda and see Chimpanzees, Mountain Gorillas and over 400 bird species (no we didn't get photos of everyone of them) including the elusive Shoebill Stork. We hope to see you there. Gary Baxley and Sharon Norfleet (and Martin Gerra) Boulder 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Townsend's Solitaire, Louisville, Boulder County
A Townsend's Solitaire has been visiting my bird bath for the past few days. The strange thing (to me) is that this bird visits about every half hour to forty-five minutes and sits there for a couple of minutes taking several sips. I've never seen such a thirsty bird. I rarely have a Townsend's Solitaire visit my yard, though one winter I had one hanging around the juniper trees and it came for drinks at the bird bath, but nothing like the one that is here now. Sharon Norfleet Louisville, Boulder 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Western Scrub-Jay Louisville, Boulder County
While taking a walk for exercise (and birding without binocs) we saw a Western Scrub-Jay in the Coyote Run Open Space (Louisville) at the intersection of the east-west trail and where one can take a trail and head north toward S. Boulder Road. This was about 1:00 p.m. today. The bird had what looked like a peanut and landed in a shrub and put it down on the limb or leaves. Then it picked up the nut and flew to another bush and ultimately decided to fly down to the ground and hide the nut in short grass at the edge of the trail. We were lucky we stopped to observe hummingbirds resting in the bushes or would have probably not seen the jay. We do not often see the Western Scrub-Jay in Louisville. Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley Louisville, CO -- 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club Wednesday Roadrunners (Boulder County)
Boulder Bird Club Wednesday Roadrunners will bird in Lyons on Old St. Vrain Road on August 3. Meet at The East Boulder Rec. Center at 7:30 AM to carpool to Lyons. Anyone that plans to meet in Lyons, we will gather at Sandstone Park (on Railroad Ave. between 3rd and 4th Ave.) to then carpool to the birding location. Leaders for Wednesday, Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley -- 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club Roadrunners, Boulder County (cancelled today)
We were scheduled to lead the Boulder Bird Club Wednesday Roadrunners today, but because of this lovely rain the outing has been cancelled. We'll see you next week. Gary Baxley and Sharon Norfleet Louisville, Boulder 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club Spring Meeting on April 2
It's SPRING and the Boulder Bird Club is hosting their Spring Meeting on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM. We are honored to have Dave Leatherman presenting “What Birds Eat (and Vice Versa)”. Dave is a frequent public speaker on bird and insect topics including Colorado birds, bird diets, dragon flies and damselflies of Colorado, ponderosa pine natural history, mountain pine beetle, and other topics. Please mark your calendar for this special evening kicking off our spring birding fun. We’ll be meeting at the Golden West Manor at 1055 Adams Circle in Boulder, (W on Euclid from 30th St, park on the street and use the main entrance; or from 28th St Frontage Rd to Golden West parking lot and use door 4. Ring buzzer for entrance. Elevator to Penthouse floor.) Please bring snacks or sweets to share; beverages will be provided. Call Gary Baxley or Sharon Norfleet at 303-666-5894 if you have questions. BBC members, watch for Boulder Bird Club News for April, May, June 2011 in your mail or look on line at http://www.boulderbirdclub.org/ Looking forward to seeing you on April 2, Sharon Norfleet Gary Baxley BBC Co-vice presidents -- 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Horned Lark, Mountain Bluebird - Boulder Valley Ranch (Boulder County)
This morning we were part of a group of 6 birders and we found 2 Horned Lark along the north fork of Sage Trail at Boulder Valley Ranch Open Space. As we observed the larks we were excited to have a flock of at least 50 Mountain Bluebirds land in the grass and on the yucca stalks. Question: Do Western Bluebirds mix in with flocks of Mountain Blue Birds? We thought we saw a few birds with the rusty color of Westerns on the breast, but weren't sure if these 2 species flock together. Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley Louisville, Boulder 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Rosy Finch Inquiry for Allenspark, Boulder County
Has anyone seen Rosy Finches in Allenspark recently? Red Rocks is the only other near-Boulder location that I've seen posted recently. Please reply privately if you've seen them as we'd like to head to Allenspark if there is a really good chance to see Rosy Finch there. Thanks, Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley Louisville Boulder 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, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club Spring Meeting, Boulder County
Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 2, 2011 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) for the Boulder Bird Club Spring Meeting. We are honored to have Dave Leatherman presenting “What Birds Eat (and Vise Versa)”. Dave is a frequent public speaker on bird and insect topics including Colorado birds, bird diets, dragon flies and damselflies of Colorado, ponderosa pine natural history, mountain pine beetle, and other topics. We’ll be meeting at the Golden West Manor at 1055 Adams Circle in Boulder. More information to follow in the Boulder Bird Club News for Apr., May, June 2011 or visit http://www.boulderbirdclub.org to view the newsletter. Looking forward to seeing you in the Spring, Sharon Norfleet Gary Baxley Co-vice president Boulder Bird Club -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club Scope
We have the Boulder Bird Club scope and would like to get it into the hands of one of the members for use on 1st Sunday, Jan. 2 at Walden Ponds since we will be unable to attend that day. Please let us know so we can arrange something. FYI, we will be going out Wed. morning, Dec. 29 with the Roadcreepers, meeting at the East Boulder Rec. Center at 8:30 AM. Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley Louisville -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
Re: [cobirds] Boulder CBC Sunday, 19 December
Bill, We would like a form for feeder watching for the Boulder Christmas Bird Count. We live in Louisville about 7.5 miles from the 29th Street Mall if that fits the distance criteria (319 W. Hawthorn Ct., Louisville). If so, is it possible for you to e-mail the form to us? Thanks, Sharon Norfleet Gary Baxley Boulder Bird Club co-Vice President (2011) On Dec 2, 2010, at 3:01 PM, Bill Schmoker wrote: Folks- I'd like to invite you to participate in the Boulder Christmas Bird Count which will be held on Sunday, 19 December this year. We have about 30 territories covering a wide diversity of habitats ranging from those with strenuous hiking in the foothills and plains surrounding town to more relaxed regions in the suburbs riparian corridors of town (all capable of turning up great birds!) The Boulder count typically enjoys very high participation so the more the merrier! We also encourage feeder-watchers so if you live within 7.5 miles of central Boulder and would like a feeder-watcher form I'd be happy to send you one. Email me or call (720/201-5749) if you would like to participate or have questions! Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ | Bill Schmoker | | bill.schmo...@gmail.com | | http://schmoker.org | | http://brdpics.blogspot.com | \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ -- 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...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en . -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Cedar Waxwing, Louisville
We found one singing male Rose-breasted Grosbeak in the woods on the south side of Keith Helart Park at 12:45 PM just as described by Paula Hansley. We also found several Cedar Waxwings in the trees overhanging the trail just south of the bridge. This area is just a few blocks north of our house and these birds are welcome to visit my birdbath and feeders! Oddly, we have had a Least Chipmunk in our yard the past few days. Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley Northeast Louisville -- 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Mourning Dove mating ritual, Boulder County, Luisville
Around 5 P.M. today I glanced out the window and noticed a pair of Mourning Doves briefly in the act of mating upon the fence of my yard. Interestingly, I observed the activity following the actual mating which was each bird taking turns pecking (not sure how else to to describe it) at one another's face, so near their eyes which they closed as the pecking neared their eyes, and also around the upper neck. The male and female each took turns doing this for more than 5 minutes. Then they each preened themselves and then flew to the grass to feed under the bird feeder. I was able to discern the size and colorization difference between the male and female (male larger with more color/iridescense on the head and neck. I have seen Mourning Doves in my yard for years, but this observed activity was a first for me. Not sure where they may be nesting. Sharon Norfleet Northeast Louisville Boulder 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Boulder Bird Club, Wednesday Roadrunners, Boulder County
The Boulder Bird Club Wednesday Roadrunners outing has been cancelled for today due to the weather. Joe Krieg was going to lead today and asked me to post this announcement. Hopefully next Wednesday will be better spring weather! Thanks, Sharon Norfleet, member, BBC Louisville -- 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
[cobirds] Western Tanager - Louisville
I was shocked to see a Western Tanager flash through my yard around 4:00 PM today. It briefly landed on the bird bath, but something spooked it and I didn't see it again. Certainly a new yard bird for me! Sharon Norfleet Northeast Louisville -- 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
[cobirds] Lazuli Bunting, Louisville
It has been years since I have seen a Lazuli Bunting at my feeder here in northeast Louisville. It is a male and he has been here all day. Sharon Norfleet Louisville -- 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
[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk, Boulder county
We observed a beautiful adult-morph Harlan's Hawk this afternoon about 1:00 PM at the intersection of Hygiene Road and Crane Hollow Road in Boulder County. Another Red-tailed Hawk was present and we heard the Harlan's calling repeatedly. Sharon Norfleet and Gary Baxley Louisville, Boulder County -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
