[cobirds] Male broad tailed hummer Larimer County
We just had our FOY male broad tailed hummingbird show up, looking for the feeder that I was JUST filling! Right on schedule - they usually show up between April 14 and 20th every year. Pat Hayward Masonville CO 5400' west of Fort Collins, Larimer 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/046a9b7c-c889-46df-8782-37d73e4a8295n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Northern Shrike- Larimer County
Hey all, I was sitting in the hot tub in our backyard in Masonville (west of Fort Collins) after shoveling WAY too much snow and observed a Northern Shrike cleaning its bill on the branches of a small green ash tree. (I had my husband come out with binocs to confirm.) This is only the second time in 23 years we've had one in the yard (last sighting was 3/19/2003). My second biggest question (other than WHY it was here) was WHAT had it been eating that it needed to clean its bill? Perhaps suet? Also had a gorgeous red tailed hawk fly over and I also wondered what it was going to be eating after this huge snow storm. Hope it melts gently but soon. Stay dry, -Pat Hayward Masonville CO @ 5400' -- -- 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/93798a7a-2c01-41dc-9987-09e1830aabf8n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Sage thrasher and Mahonia fruit, Larimer County
I am not a fan of Fremont mahonia (Mahonia fremontii - aka Berberis fremontii)- nasty, nasty holly-like leaves that fall and blow everywhere in the garden. But I will now begrudgingly give it credit for attracting not one but 5 sage thrashers to our yard. It is loaded with very ripe fruit and though we humans find little of value in them, the thrashers seem to think they’re worth fighting the prickly leaves for. We also have M. haematocarpa growing in the same area, but the fruit is not quite ripe – wonder if they’ll go after those eventually? Both are growing in a completely unwatered area (along with a host of other western and southwestern native woody plants), and absolutely thrived this year. For nativity, see: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=MAFR3 https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=MAHA4 Pat Hayward Masonville CO @ 5400' 970.231.5250 -- 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/264adf7b-8280-44c7-8f91-004071f1d4a4n%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Black-chinned hummingbird - Larimer County
Looks like the hummers are preparing for some cold night temps coming up - lots of action at our 3 feeders. I just got a very close and clear view of a male FOS black-chinned hummingbird at our feeder. We were pretty sure we saw a female the other day, but now we're more sure. They have really short beaks compared to the broad tails so seeing this one up close was exciting. We had our FOS black-chinned on 5/15 last year, and in 2018 it was 5/8. The other beautiful sighting was a lazuli bunting yesterday just after the rains with a double rainbow behind it, but of course it was gone by the time I got my phone to get a picture. Bullock's orioles arrived on 5/1 and western kingbirds middle of April so it's pretty noisy around here lately. Plus that darn robin that sings all morning, right outside our bedroom window, from 5:15 to 7 am! Cheers, -Pat & Joel Hayward @ 5400' Masonville CO west of Fort Collins Larimer 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/e84403ba-6d08-4cb7-aed4-873569660ce2%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [cobirds] Re: Snowy Owl, N Sterling, Logan
We did the same yesterday afternoon. Spotted thousands of snow and Canada-type geese on the lake, with 5 bald eagles in trees along the edge. Eagles, one at a time, would occasionall strafe the geese, but no collateral damage occurred. Numerous rough-legged hawks, one ferruginous, one prairie falcon and several kestrels seen along the road from FC to Sterling. As we approached upper campground at N Sterling Reservoir we disturbed a mature northern harrier sitting on a low fence post from about 20' away. But alas, now snowy owl. Beautiful, but gray day for a ride to NE Colorado, and to a spot neither Joel nor I had ever been to. It's often not about the destination, but the journey... -Pat Hayward Masonville at 5400' Larimer County On Wed, Dec 25, 2019 at 9:12 AM Joe Kipper wrote: > Birder's, > I also spent several hours in Logan county yesterday afternoon searching > for the SNOW within the State Park and along several roads in the > surrounding vicinity without finding the bird. Hopefully someone will > rediscover the owl wherever it is at. > Merry Christmas, > Joe Kipper, Fort Collins > > -- > 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/a8b6d5aa-7b14-4b98-aa8a-cc87f9dc07f2%40googlegroups.com > . > -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- 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/CAAWUuqdc%2B%3D4QyCBAh%2B-9tJbqafQ-g%3DhORqdkx5Q4it%2BiWgVX6Q%40mail.gmail.com.
Re: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Colo Spgs, El Paso Co, Sunday night
That is really interesting, because Friday night we experienced what sounded like a large number of Sandhill Cranes flying over our campsite in the Rita Blanca National Grasslands in the very northwest corner of the Texas panhandle. We heard several groups between 9:00 and 10:00 pm. They'd just had some heavy but isolated thunderstorms in the area that morning and afternoon. I found some info online that it has been documented, but couldn't find much more than that about night migrations for Sandhills -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- 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/CAAWUuqc0Kd7GvM27Wh5JiUmZ8kevaYoLXZ12x-nqg21ZNC9dog%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Turkey Vulture FOS - Masonville roost, Larimer County
Hi all, Seems we are right on schedule. Easter weekend the first Turkey Vulture "scout" arrives single at the Masonville roost. Arrived this weekend - one bird. For many years Alex Cringan and I shared numbers comparing the roost at Mountain Ave in Fort Collins and the Masonville roost. Invariably they arrived first in FC, then showed up here about a week later. His theory was that the Mountain roost was the arrival spot and then birds would move out to outlying roosts. We were never able to confirm that, but it was always about a week's difference between the two roost arrivals. Past dates of FOS in Masonville: 2005: 3/24 2006: 4/4 2007: 3/28 2008: 4/5 2009: 3/25 2010: 3/20 2011: 3/27 2012: 3/30 2014: 4/5 2015: 4/4 2016: 3/26 Happy spring! Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins Larimer 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/8aff5daf-0cf0-48f3-829b-51f5575595f2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Living Landscapes workshop Sat. 1/23 am at Denver Botanic Gardens
Hi all, With permission I'm posting this announcement on behalf of Audubon Rockies and Denver Botanic Gardens: This Saturday, January 23 David Leatherman, Doug Tallamy and Jim Tolstrup will be part of a workshop at Denver Botanic Gardens from 9am to 1pm. The workshop is part of the Be a Habitat Hero project - supporting wildlife by creating living landscapes. Doug Tallamy,professor of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware, is the author of Bringing Nature Home and The Living Landscape. Dave Leatherman, retired entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service will discuss the connections between birds, bugs and plants, including the first-ever winter sighting of the Lazuli Bunting in Fort Collins last month. Jim Tolstrup is executive director of the High Plains Environmental Center in Loveland. Cost for the program is $50, $45 for members of allied organizations including CFO. Register here: http://catalog.botanicgardens.org/DateSelection.aspx?item=2576 or contact me for more info. It should be a beautiful day, and registration gets you into the entire Denver Botanic Gardens campus for no additional charge - great urban birding habitat! Pat Hayward 970-481-3429 -- 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/b6f82384-8f51-4abe-8deb-18f782469ab4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Broad tailed hummingbird back - Larimer County
Hi all, We had decided our last hummingbird sighting was on 10/2 after going several days with only one seen briefly each day, then none at all for several days. So we took down the feeders and dumped the last of the sugar water in the fridge. Low and behold 4 days later a single hummingbird showed up and has been here off and on for three days now. We have LOADS of late-blooming Salvia greggii (WIld THing and Raspberry Ice) and Salvia darcyi (Vermilion Bluffs) along with a scattering of other Salvia (mostly southwestern species) also in full bloom so there seems to be plenty of high quality nectar for it here. Please keep that in mind if you're planning habitat gardens - these late-season bloomers are often overlooked at garden centers but are critical for those last-of-season hummers. -Pat Pat Hayward 5387' Masonville CO Just west of Horsetooth Reservoir and down the hill from Arvind Panjabi Larimer 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/f41e4b23-a097-4e88-8a9c-ddbaf7f04f1f%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Rufous hummingbird - Larimer County
Just now as my husband and I were sitting outside I mentioned that we should start listening/looking for rufous hummers. We usually see them early-mid July, but with the drought and heat up north and west, it was possible they might come thru a bit earlier. Sure enough, AS I WAS SPEAKING, a male zoomed over our heads. Pat Joel Hayward 5400' west of Fort Collins Masonville CO 80541 -- 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/72930338-7c30-4a8c-b83b-3b312c2af290%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-chinned hummingbird Larimer County
Hi all, We had our first black-chinned hummingbird (male) at our feeder this morning. Previous FOY: 2014: April 27 2011: 5/7 2009: 5/3 (obviously we haven't been as diligent recording these guys!) Bullock's orioles showed up on scheduleon 5/3 as did Lazuli bunting (5/3), poorwills and barn swallows (5/4). Our friendly bats returned to our house eaves en masse on 5/4 as well. Just hope they don't find their way INTO the house again this year! Pat Hayward 5400', west of Fort Collins (down the hill from Arvind Panjabi - don't know why they ALWAYS show up at his house first!) Masonville CO -- 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/108664ff-5bc3-4212-8bd0-c51fccc65bf4%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: Chickadee cannibalism on Cameron Pass?
Here are some responses that have been posted on both facebook and from cobirds replies to me personally: Marcia: I think it was Nature on PBS last night that included a segment about ravens eating a deer carcass. Other birds joined in...including a chickadee, definitely tearing off a bite. I was really surprised! Eric: One thing I know is that even songbirds are not above eating meat, even if it's the flesh of their compadres if that's what's available. In a storm like this, and at that pass, it would be relatively easy food to get, and clearly very nutritious. Birds are often opportunistic. But why were they sitting there and getting hit by cars to begin with, and then continuing to sit there and get smashed by the dozen? - Let me turn that question around, and ask, why *wouldn't* they sit there? Chickadees are almost certainly not aware that snowed-over roadways are dangerous places. Cars are not predators in their eyes, and the vast majority of their lives is spent completely above and away from such things. And if the weather is cold and snowy, their reaction times against these unfamiliar entities are already greatly impeded. Yet, their survival impulse (being at a ready and rich food pile) probably keeps them in place just long enough to get run over and thus become an attractive food item for the next batch of chickadees that passes by. Dave Leatherman: Maybe the initial attraction was salt, followed by salt toxicity (equals sluggishness), death, followed by opportunistic scavenging. Just a possible scenario. Amanda: I drove up Thursday morning - i70 was already a huge mess, so I took the long way and was so glad I did. But then, there was only an inch on the road, though several on the trees. Chickadees are small enough that they can't go too long without food. So I'm guessing that after over 24 hours of being buried by wet and heavy snow, they got somewhat delirious and starving. But I'm sure glad I didn't see that in person! Sarah: Pat and Amanda--if either of those scenarios are true it seems like we would all have seen this at some point, doesn't it? Roads get salted all the time, and we get big snowstorms all the time. And it was weird how they were clustered in this one area. In other areas we saw individual chickadees in the road, but most of then flew away as we approached. On Friday, April 17, 2015 at 6:29:54 PM UTC-6, Pat Hayward wrote: Hi all, A friend of mine just posted this note on facebook with a picture, and I just had to post to the group to see if anyone can offer an explanation. (My friend) and I were driving over Cameron Pass today (4/17) in a gnarly snowstorm. There was a couple feet of fresh, wet snow. Temperatures weren't terrible, probably in the upper 20's. There was a 1-2 mile section of road near the top of the pass where hundreds of chickadees (I think--the visibility wasn't great) were sitting in the road and getting smashed by cars. It was horrible. Many were sitting on their own, unwilling or unable to move, but sometimes flying away at the last second. Even worse (and weirder) were the endless groups of chickadees, a dozen or more per group, sitting in the road eating their dead buddies, and also getting smashed by cars. Also saw a few crows getting the same treatment from the packs of chickadees. What on earth was going on? Thanks for any thoughts - I'll pass them on to her. Pat Hayward Masonville CO -- 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/1312acde-87ee-4fee-ac68-42b59a88f207%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Chickadee cannibalism on Cameron Pass?
Hi all, A friend of mine just posted this note on facebook with a picture, and I just had to post to the group to see if anyone can offer an explanation. (My friend) and I were driving over Cameron Pass today (4/17) in a gnarly snowstorm. There was a couple feet of fresh, wet snow. Temperatures weren't terrible, probably in the upper 20's. There was a 1-2 mile section of road near the top of the pass where hundreds of chickadees (I think--the visibility wasn't great) were sitting in the road and getting smashed by cars. It was horrible. Many were sitting on their own, unwilling or unable to move, but sometimes flying away at the last second. Even worse (and weirder) were the endless groups of chickadees, a dozen or more per group, sitting in the road eating their dead buddies, and also getting smashed by cars. Also saw a few crows getting the same treatment from the packs of chickadees. What on earth was going on? Thanks for any thoughts - I'll pass them on to her. Pat Hayward Masonville CO -- 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/da0789d1-6caa-4cce-b6d9-d53a684685a0%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Turkey Vultures Larimer County
Today we saw our first two soaring Turkey Vutures over Masonville, though my neighbor reported seeing them just south of here 3 days ago. I will check the historic Post Office roost daily now to count arrivals . I think I've asked this before, but does anyone know if Alex Cringan's records of the Mountain Ave (FOrt Collins) roost were passed on to anyone? He kept daily records for many, many years and it'd be good information to have archived. If anyone is monitoring that area, please do post the arrivals and numbers. Now that a couple of the original trees are gone, will they disperse nearby or farther away? Happy Return of the Vultures Day! -Pat Pat Hayward at 5400 feet Masonville, west of Fort Collins -- 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/131a8406-43c2-4368-ab32-c61171036466%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Broad-tail hummingbird Larimer County
Hi all, Last weekend I was gardening and noticed our Ribes aureum flowers were just opening in our garden. These are usually our indicator plants. On Monday I was pretty sure I heard a BT hummer but never saw it so went ahead and put out our feeders. Today Joel says that there were at least 2 males hanging out in a large shrub next to our deck, but he did not see them go to the feeders all day - just kind of hung out in the shrub (Cercocarpus ledifolius about 15' tall) Well - while I was writing this we just had one come to a feeder at 7 pm, temp 31 F! Our previous FOY dates: 2000: 4/21 2001: 4/26 20002: 4/16 2003: 4/22 2004: 4/17 2005: 4/15 2006: 4/14 2007: 4/16 2008:4/16 2009: 4/24 2010: 4/23 2011: 4/30 2012: 4/23 2013: 4/24 2014: 4/17 So obviously this is the earliest first-of-year sighing for us in the 16 years we've been recording. We live in a rural neighborhood of 50 homes in the foothills west of Fort Collins, and it's fun to share observations with people close by who are also paying attention. -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- 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/CAAWUuqdp4Ou7OF1wGBaPob2jihN-3h%3DV5tqf-xL6UfF3%2B60TVg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Great article on relationships between birds and plants
Hi all, Just wanted to share this op-ed from the NY Times by Doug Tallamy: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/11/opinion/in-your-garden-choose-plants-that-help-the-environment.html?smprod=nytcore-ipadsmid=nytcore-ipad-share_r=0. Like our own Dave Leatherman, this man understands the important relationships between birds plants. -Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' -- 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/5c77c3f5-dce7-4c3e-97bc-d6245eeec75b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Black-chinned hummingbird, Larimer Cty
On this blustery day we just had a male black-chinned at our hummingbird feeder. Don't have any records for 2012 or 2013, but in 2011 we noted a FOS bird on May 7. Stay warm! Pat Pat Joel Hayward 5400' Masonville (west of Fort Collins) -- 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/d345e57f-7a75-42c6-a668-042a57175f5a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Masonville (Larimer County) Turkey Vulture Roost update
Happy snowy Sunday! I've been meaning to update the group on the Masonville Post Office turkey vulture roost but have been out of town (getting some birding and ranch work done in the Hill Country of Texas). We spotted the first tuvu on the roost the evening of April 5. We just checked this evening after being gone for a week+ and found 8 birds in the poplars this evening. I used to share data with Alex Cringan re:counts here, arrival dates, etc for many years and wondered if anyone has gotten access to those records he'd kept. We were trying to determine if the individuals here in Masonville had any relationship to those at the Mountain Ave roost in Fort Collins, but never came to any conclusions. I am happy to contact his wife June to see if she has the records, but didn't want to bother her if one of you has already done so. Not sure if you know, but their son Alex Jr. died suddenly last month at the age of 57 and I didn't want to unnecessarily bother her again. She is likely to know where the information is, and would be happy to share it if no one has gotten it yet. He was meticulous in observing that roost for many, many years and kept very detailed records which would be good to have now with the changes occurring. On a related note, we were happy to find more than 6 individual golden-cheeked warblers in a heavily treed, though dry canyon on our ranch property in Bandera County, TX, along with several black-capped vireos in the low lands. It is bone dry down that way - springs and creeks that have run for 100+ year are now in their 3rd year of severe drought. Feel free to contact me offline if you have questions or comments. Cheers, Pat Hayward Masonville @5400', Larimer 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/889c6c9c-0352-40e8-957c-4903f55a152d%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Hummingbird numbers decreased? Northern CO
Hi all, I have not seen anything posted about the severe decrease in hummingbirds that we're seeing in Northern Colorado and I wondered if others are seeing the same, and what theories there might be about the causes. We had large numbers during the April and early May storms, but now we have only one or two (one broad tail, one black-chinned male) when normally we'd have up to a dozen regularly in the yard and neighborhood. Thanks for your insights, Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' West of Fort Collins Larimer 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/02d2ac71-1e17-4060-81a0-73031db03fe7%40googlegroups.com?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Hummingbirds - Larimer County
Today at our feeders we've had male and female broad tail, male black-chinned and male calliope hummingbirds. Black-chinned about on schedule, calliope seems very early. -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- 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] northern Pygmy owl - Bobcat Ridge, Larimer County
Joel and I were hiking this morning at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, and at about 11:00 am we saw a Northern Pygmy Owl perched atop a mullein seed spike. We stopped to observe and it remained in place until some bicyclists came by, moving another 10 yards away to perch atop a sumac bush. It stayed there for many minutes allowing us full views until a group of horses with riders came by, then it flew off to some ponderosas. It was in the middle of the upper loop of the Valley Trail. Very striking abdomen stripes and strong eye spots on the back of the head. Not much else in the way of wildlife that late in the morning, but a beautiful day to spend outdoors. Cheers, Pat Joel Hayward Masonville CO 5400' -- 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.
RE: [cobirds] hummingbird parade
We are having greater numbers in general, including black-chinned and especially rufous. I was attributing it to loss of habitat at High Park fire as we are about 10 miles south of the burn area. Pat Hayward Masonville CO 5400' west of Fort Collins -Original Message- From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Linda Andes-Georges Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 12:12 PM To: CO-birds CFO Subject: [cobirds] hummingbird parade The hummingbird migration numbers, though I've had little time to watch, appear to be much heavier and more diverse here at our house (4 miles east of Foothills in central Boulder Cnty) than in the previous 5 years. (We lived in town before that). I've had (I can hear 'em!) 4 species almost every day for several weeks, although black-chinned trailed off early; last one of those I heard or saw was July 25. The cool treat for me is that the various males came through in unusual numbers; previously I had to stare at the darned female and immature birds with much focus to figure out who was what. Has this diversity been typical for other CObirders this year? I believe I still have a rufous in the yard; I hear it choppity-chopping around and it scares all the other birds away from the feeders with great efficiency. Linda Andes-Georges Near Haystack Mtn, central Bldr Cnty -- 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 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] short-eared owl Larimer County
Hi all, Last night we were awakened by very loud bird calls and sounds of wings/scuffling just outside our bedroom windows by a very unusual droning screech. single note, seemed to be two individuals. Couldn't track them down as they flew off south. This evening we were hearing the sounds again, and shined a flashlight up to the top of our power pole and identified a medium-size owl with a rather round face. It flew off again, but we continue to hear the calls. Best we can identify it is a short-eared owl, which we found rather unusual. Lived here 15 years and have never seen nor heard one in this area. Thought it worth sharing. Based the id on this call which is nearly exactly what we were hearing: http://www.owlpages.com/sounds/Asio-flammeus-2.mp3 Pat Joel Hayward Masonville CO 5400' west of Fort Collins -- 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. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/M2jREf388UwJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] 1st Turkey Vulture Masonville roost, Larimer County
Spring's hit Masonville! 1st (single) Turkey Vulture appeared last evening, March 30, at the Masonville Post Office roost on CR 27 at 5300'. Recorded dates for FOY have been from March 26 and April 5 so it's right on schedule. With the warm weather I've actually been expecting them to show up sooner so have been checking nightly for the past 10 days. Looking forward to more spring arrivals soon. Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO c: 970-231-5250 -- 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] Bushtits Larimer County
Hi all, We had a flock of about 25-30 birds that we are pretty darned sure were bushtits this morning in our trees and rabbitbrush. They were so fluffed up in the 6.8 degree weather that it was a bit hard to tell at first, but don't think they could have been anything else. Looked quite hungry, too. Feeders were empty but didn't want to go out and scare them away. Unusual for this time of year, aren't they? Pat Joel Hayward 5400' west of Fort Collins Masonville 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] Re: Western Tanagers, Longmont, Boulder County
We've had one all day hanging out with the orioles on the oriole feeder with oranges, grape jelly and syrup. First of season for us. Right about on schedule compared to recent past years. Right now he's out there sipping jelly water with all the rain! Pat Joel Hayward Masonville CO 5400' west of Fort Collins Larimer County On May 18, 4:37 pm, Todd Deininger bluesky...@comcast.net wrote: Woke up this morning expecting a null yard today since my Green-tailed Towhee has been here a week and the Swainson's Thrush for two days. (Not seen today.) The first thing I saw was the bright colors of a male Western Tanager ( new yard bird) . After observing while making breakfast I counted a total of four Western Tanagers. I decided to head into the back yard with the dog and watch the tanagers chase each other around. Then I spotted a Dusky Flycatcher perched in the honey locust. (Also new yard bird.) Todd Deininger Longmont, CO http://www.cfo-link.org/birding/COBirds_rules.php cobirds@googlegroups.com -- 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] Turkey Vulture at Masonville roost, Larimer Cty
Hi all, After seeing two turkey vultures on the wing in Loveland yesterday, I was hoping that there would be some arriving at the Masonville Post Office roost. Indeed, the first of year has arrived this evening, but at 6:00 pm it appears to be a solo bird. Historical dates for this site: 2005: March 24 - single bird 2007: March 28- eight birds 2008: April 5 (no count documented) 2009: April 6 (no count documented) 2010: March 20, two birds Hooray the return of the vultures! Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- 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] broad-tail hummingbird, Larimer
Hi all, Tried posting this twice, but hopefully this will go through. We had our FOY male Broad-tail hummingbird come looking for the feeders on Sunday, April 18. He went to two of the three locations where there are normally feeders, feeders weren't up yet! Timing for arrival is about right for us, but the garden plants that are normally in bloom when they arrive are about 7-10 days behind (Ribes aureum and Penstemon virens). Cheers, Pat Pat Hayward Masonville CO 5400' just west of Fort Collins -- 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] broad-tail hummingbird, Larimer
Hi all, Had our first male broad-tail hummingbird looking for the feeders today. Came right up to the window where one normally hangs. Had to rush in and get the syrup made! Cheers, Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5400' west of Fort Collins -- 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] Turkey Vultures in Masonville, Larimer
Hi all, The first of the turkey vultures have arrived at the Masonville Post Office roost. Two spotted this morning. Cheers! Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO 80541 Larimer County west of Fort Collins at 5400' -- 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] March and April field trips, Fort Collins Audubon Society
Hello all, Eric Defonso, our field trip coordinator, has just announced the full list of March and April field trips, and I wanted to share them with this group because we are now offering two Colorado Grouse field trips through Nick Komar's Quetzal Foundation. Details below and on the website, www.fortnet.org/audubon. *March 7, Sunday. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Bird Survey*. Leader: Denise Bretting. dbrett...@swloveland.comhttp://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dbrett...@swloveland.com, work: 669-1185, or home: 669-8095). Meet at 7:00 am. *Note:* the date for this month has been changed from the usual 2nd Sunday to the 1st. FCAS performs a monthly bird census for the city of Fort Collins. All levels welcomed and encouraged! * March 20, Saturday. Area Raptors,* 9am-2pm. Leader: Eric DeFonso ( yoer...@yahoo.com, or 472-1761). We'll meet at the Watson Lake State Wildlife Area near Bellvue. A Habitat Stamp is suggested but not required. We will go in search of raptors of all kinds - hawks, eagles, falcons, and maybe an owl if we're lucky. Plan on carpooling and bring a scope if you have one. We'll be out for about 5 hours, so bring some snacks and water too. *April 3, Saturday. Gull Identification Workshop.* Leader: Nick Komar. Meeting place and time TBA. Join us as we take a closer look at the numerous gulls that grace our area in the cold season, but as reservoirs begin to open up with the increasing daylight. Gulls can be challenging to identify, but they have the benefit of being easy to find and generally cooperative. We may visit one or several lakes and reservoirs, depending on recent gull activity. Contact Nick at quetza...@comcast.nethttp://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=quetza...@comcast.net, or 416-7527. *April 11, Sunday. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Bird Survey*. Leader: Denise Bretting (dbrett...@swloveland.comhttp://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dbrett...@swloveland.com, work: 669-1185, or home: 669-8095). Meet at 7:00 am. FCAS performs a monthly bird census for the city of Fort Collins. All levels welcomed and encouraged! *April 24, Saturday. Beginner Birding Trip*. Leader: Nancy Howard. Meet at Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area in Fort Collins, at a time to be determined. Join Nancy for a low-key birding trip in town, in a great birding spot! Email Nancy at nancy.how...@state.co.us for more information. *April 25-30. Colorado Grouse Tour. *Join us for a 6-day tour of Colorado's resident gallinaceous birds. Tour target species include: Greater Sage-Grouse, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Dusky Grouse, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Greater Prairie-Chicken, Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Wild Turkey, Chukar, Gambel's Quail, Scaled Quail, Northern Bobwhite and Ring-necked Pheasant (some of which require special permits or permission for viewing). Our route circles the entire state during spring migration, so we will see much more (150 species!). Viewing and photographing the birds will take priority, so expect a relaxed pace while viewing the birds (but lots of driving each day). Trip is limited to 6 participants (including companions). Fee includes ground transportation (12-person van), 5 nights lodging, viewing fees. Leader: Jess Brauch. To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Nick Komar, 970-449-3645, i...@quetzalfoundation.orghttp://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=i...@quetzalfoundation.org. *May 2-7. Colorado Grouse Tour.* Join us for a 6-day tour of Colorado's resident gallinaceous birds. Tour target species include: Greater Sage-Grouse, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Dusky Grouse, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Greater Prairie-Chicken, Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Wild Turkey, Chukar, Gambel's Quail, Scaled Quail, Northern Bobwhite and Ring-necked Pheasant (some of which require special permits or permission for viewing). Our route circles the entire state during spring migration, so we will see much more (150 species!). Viewing and photographing the birds will take priority, so expect a relaxed pace while viewing the birds (but lots of driving each day). Trip is limited to 6 participants (including companions). Fees include ground transportation (12-person van), 5 nights lodging, viewing fees. Leader: Jess Brauch. To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Nick Komar, 970-449-3645, i...@quetzalfoundation.orghttp://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=i...@quetzalfoundation.org . -- Pat Hayward Fort Collins Audubon Society Publicity Chair -- 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
[cobirds] January 27 Field trip to Denver Museum including a tour of the bird collections
*Hi all, * Just wanted to send a quick reminder out about this rare opportunity to see the Denver Museum of Nature and Science bird collections, arranged by Eric Defonso for the Fort Collins Audubon Society:** *January 27 (THIS Wednesday) Denver Museum of Nature and Science, plus a tour of the bird collections. Leader: Eric DeFonso *From Fort Collins: Meet at the Transportation Center parking lot just west of the Harmony Rd/I-25 interchange for a planned 8:30am departure, returning around 4pm. We'll carpool to Denver and spend a day at one of the finest natural history museums in the country, with a special bonus - a rare hour-long guided tour of the bird specimen collections! Just to be clear, these are not live birds, but specimens collected in Colorado and beyond that are used to scientifically document the composition, distribution, and ecology of birds worldwide. Bring a lunch or buy one at the museum cafe. yoer...@yahoo.com or call 472-1761 for more info. There is an entrance charge for the museum. Not from Fort Collins? Call Eric to arrange another meeting option. -- Pat Hayward FCAS Publicity 970/231-5250
[cobirds] Fort Collins Audubon Society program and field trips reminder
Dear Co-birders, Just a quick reminder about our upcoming January programs and field trips: --This Thursday, January 14: Rick Harness from EDM International will offer a presentation on the wild horses of raptors of the Mongolian Steppe. 7:00 pm at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center. Free. --Saturday, January 16: Dave Leatherman hosts a half-day trip to Running Deer/Cottonwood Hollow Natural Areas, Fort Collins, starting at 8:30am. Info: daleather...@msn.com. Free -- Saturday, January 23: Connie Kogler hosts a Winter Mountain Birds trip, leaving from Loveland at 7:30am. This all day trip promises to visit a variety of great mountain birding hotspots. Info: zbluehe...@gmail.com. Free, but carpool donations accepted. -- Wednesday, January 27: All day trip to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Denver Museum of Science and Nature, including their bird collections. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Trip leader: Eric Defonso: yoer...@yahoo.com. There is a charge for museum. Hope many of you can join in on these great events. More info about these and other FCAS events are at www.fortnet.org/audubon. Cheers, Pat Hayward FCAS Publicity 970/215-5219 Masonville CO
[cobirds] Fort Collins Audubon Society winter field trips
at Cameron Pass. Both species begin their courtship calling in mid-winter, and therefore should be as easy to detect as they can be. We'll be looking and listening for these birds from the road primarily. We cannot guarantee that we'll be able to get a visual on the birds, but our chances are improved if we can hear them. This is a great opportunity to learn new things about these mysterious birds which live near us year-round, yet so few people ever actually experience. We will meet at 8pm, at a location to be determined, and plan on returning to Fort Collins around 2am. Carpooling will be required, to reduce potential impacts on the owls as they enter their breeding season as well as simply ease transportation. If the weather is uncooperative our backup day *may* be the following Saturday, February 27. To sign up, contact Eric DeFonso by email at yoer...@yahoo.com or by phone at (970)-472-1761. All field trips are free of charge (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. All experience levels are welcome. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Bring snacks or lunch, water, binoculars, and spotting scopes. Carpooling is encouraged. A $3.00 (unless otherwise specified) contribution per passenger to the driver is suggested. Visit www.fortnet.org/Audubon for more information. For all field trips and surveys, please contact the trip leader for signup and trip details. Hope you can make at least a few of these great trips! Pat Pat Hayward FCAS Publicity PO Box 41 Masonville CO 80541 970.231.5250 -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ 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 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.as/group/cobirds?hl=en
[cobirds] FCAS November program: Recovery of the black-footed ferret
Hello all, Hope you're all staying warm. On behalf of the Fort Collins Audubon Society, I'd like to invite you to our November program: Recovery of the Black-Footed Ferret presented by Paul Marinari with the U.S. Fish Wildlife Service On November 12, 2009 the Fort Collins Audubon Society will present a program on efforts to re-establish the black-footed ferret to once-native habitats. Paul Marinari with the U.S. Fish Wildlife Service will share his experiences managing the Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center in Northern Colorado and describe the group's efforts to establish 1500 ferrets in the wild by 2010. Black-footed ferrets are one of the most endangered mammals in the world, and if these objectives are met, the ferret, the ferret could be downlisted from endangered to threatened status. Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Location: Fort Collins Lincoln Center, Columbine Room, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins Time: 7:00 pm (social), 7:30 (program) For details: www.fortnet.org/audubon or call 970-490-2473. All programs are free and open to the public. Hope to see many of you there! -- Pat Hayward FCAS Publicity Chair phone: 970/613-0192 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ 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 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.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Fort Collins Audubon Society October field trips
Hello all, The Fort Collins Audubon Society invites you to participate in the following field trips in Northern Colorado: *10/3/09, Saturday. Eastern Plains Reservoirs.* 7:00 am - 2:00 pm. Meeting place TBA. This trip will focus on the numerous productive reservoirs east of the Fort Collins area, like Timnath Reservoir, Lower Latham, Loloff, and possibly Jackson. We will look for late passage migrants like shorebirds, but also other aquatic varieties like waterfowl as well as landbirds associated with the wooded and wet areas near the reservoirs. My trips are all about enjoyment and learning more about birds, regardless of your amount of experience. All levels welcome and encouraged to join! To sign up or get more information, contact trip leader Eric DeFonso by email at yoer...@yahoo.com or by phone at (970)-472-1761. *10/11/09, Sunday. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Bird Survey.* Meet at 7:00 am.FCAS performs a monthly bird census for the city of Fort Collins. All levels welcomed and encouraged! Leader: Denise Bretting ( dbrett...@swloveland.com, work: 669-1185, or home: 669-8095). *10/22/09, Thursday. High Plains Environmental Center. *Meet at 7:30 a.atthe platform overlooking Equalizer Pond across from Medical Center of the Rockies.**Go on a great, relaxing nature walk with friends at the High Plains Environmental Center and its two outstanding reservoirs and restored natural areas near Loveland. Address: 2915 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538. Directions from I-25 North: Right (west) off I-25 at Hwy 34 (exit 257B) heading west. Right (north) at first signal light (Rocky Mountain Avenue) Continue on Rocky Mountain Avenue through FOUR roundabouts. (Medical Center of the Rockies will be on your right.) Left at the first left turn after FOURTH roundabout into office complex. Park in parking lot on right side. For further information, contact Joann Thomas at 970/482-7125 or email at jthoma...@aol.com. All field trips and classes are open to the public, and all experience levels are welcome. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Bring snacks or lunch, water, binoculars, and spotting scopes (if you have them). Carpooling is encouraged: a contribution passenger to the driver is suggested. Please visit www.fortnet.org/Audubon for details. Pat Hayward Public Outreach for FCAS Masonville CO 80541 p...@lpbroadband.net 970.613.0192 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ 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 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.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Re: EC Doves becoming nuisance birds
We are also seeing similar issues up in our foothills neighborhood. We have now taken away all platform feeders in our yard because they can't fit onto the perches. Unfortunately, many of our rural neighbors think they're pretty and are encouraging their continuing presence. Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO 80541 at 5400' west of Fort Collins On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 7:28 AM, Kathleen Sharpe shar...@ucar.edu wrote: Dear CoBirds, Johnstown has now become overrun with what I believe are Eurasian Collared Doves to the point that neighborhoods are up in arms over the mess and noise, and are not appreciating these birds at all! One house roof is literally covered with droppings. I have been asked to request some guidance here on what steps they might take to encourage them to just go away. We have had frequent visits from a pair of Great Horned Owls who may have been nesting nearby. Do GHO's feed on doves? Anyone here have knowledge of what attracts the doves - what are their feeding preferences? -- Kathleen Sharpe --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 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.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] red crossbill Larimer County
Hi all, Had our second ever appearance of a red crossbill at our platform feeder this morning eating the mix of nuts, cranberries and sunflower seeds Pat -- Pat Hayward Masonville CO at 5435' west of Fort Collins phone: 970/613-0192 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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, 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.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
