[cobirds] 8 Common Nighthawks fly-by in Canon City tonight

2013-05-29 Thread SeEtta Moss
Near dusk tonight while working in my yard I spotted about 8 Common Nighthawks flying westerly. That is the most Common Nighthawks I have seen here for several years or have been reported on ebird for this area. It is sad that this species is

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Wednesday, 29 May 2013

2013-05-29 Thread Joyce Takamine
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: May 29, 2013 email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, May 29, 2013 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Vireo, Colorado Springs, El Paso County

2013-05-29 Thread Kara Carragher
I opened the garage door and was about to jump on the tandem bike with my husband when I heard a buzzy vireo singing 3-a. I grabbed my bins and sure enough, a singing Yellow-throated Vireo. We got great views and then he disappeared. Good yard bird! :) I live in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood

[cobirds] Common Nighthawks, Crow Valley Campground, Weld county

2013-05-29 Thread lark L
On today's delightful DFO Pawnee Grasslands trip several first of year Common Nighthawks seen and heard peeeting and booming. Happy birding, Lark Latch Boulder/Louisville Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Last Chance, Washington and Morgan Counties

2013-05-29 Thread Norm Lewis
Sorry about the lateness of the report.I decided to take a run out to Last Chance yesterday. It was very birdy, although only a few notables were around. Upon arrival the first bird was a nice bright Macgillivray's warbler, joined by a yellow-rump, a yellow and a yellowthroat. Sounds

[cobirds] Re: Yellow-throated Vireo, Colorado Springs, El Paso County

2013-05-29 Thread Brandon K. Percival
All, Please note this bird was seen on Monday (27 May), the post finally appeared on cobirds two days later.    Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO From: Kara Carragher k.carrag...@yahoo.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday,

[cobirds] Cornell releases Master Set of NA audio recordings

2013-05-29 Thread Scott E. Severs
Pretty impressive archive of bird songs meant to be a definitive collection. It will be interesting to see the reviews. http://macaulaylibrary.org/guide/audio/master-set-for-north-america Good birding by ear! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] CU East Campus, Boulder County

2013-05-29 Thread William H Kaempfer
Alerted by a call from Peter Gent a little after nine this morning I headed to the CU East Campus (aka Convergence Park; Skunk Creek, etc.). I first found Peter Burke and he took me to the spot where Gent had earlier found a female Chestnut-sided Warbler which was still present. Burke and I

[cobirds] RFI: Golden

2013-05-29 Thread Elliott Gordon
I will be entering Colorado School of Mines this fall. As such, I am looking for information on local sites, especially those easier to get to (walking, biking, or public transportation). Also, if you live nearby, I always enjoy company for birding. Thank you all. Elliott Gordon Austin, TX

[cobirds] Cassin's Sparrow, Boulder (city/Cty), 5/29

2013-05-29 Thread Thomas Heinrich
At about 2:30 this afternoon, I found a Cassin's sparrow at the junction of Skunk and Boulder creek trails. It was in the trees and grass between the western most pond and the office/research building to the south. Last saw it move over to the large dead logs where a Cassin's sparrow was

[cobirds] e-mail change of address

2013-05-29 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Please change me e-mail address to receive reports, effective immediately. Old e-mail address: vsimmon...@q.com. New e-mail address: simmons19...@hotmail.com. Thank you. Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To

[cobirds] RMBO Banding Station Report, Chatfield, 5/29/13

2013-05-29 Thread Meredith
Opened and closed twice today - big downpour about 8:15 a.m. Birds were most active in the early hours before the rain, then slower during the ~2 hours when the sun was briefly out. Banded 18 new birds and caught 2 from prior years. Also caught a male Downy that we had banded earlier this season

[cobirds] Boulder Cty: Cassin's Sparrow, Chestnut-sided Warbler photos, 5/29

2013-05-29 Thread Thomas Heinrich
I just uploaded a few photos taken this afternoon in Boulder near the junction of Skunk and Boulder Creek paths (CU East Campus). http://www.pbase.com/birdercellist/recent_additions Was a nice day to be out. -- Thomas Heinrich Boulder, CO teheinr...@gmail.com www.pbase.com/birdercellist -- You

[cobirds] Re: Impressions from Cortez CFO Convention

2013-05-29 Thread Karl Stecher Jr.
First, Dave, I want to thank you for this comprehensive post. Second, I want to commend you here for your knowledge of the eating lives of birds, and your ability to educate us. And, in concert with your praise of other birders, I give a continuing praise for their keeping us informed and