[cobirds] Gtr. Yellowlegs, Snow Goose, Gtr. White-fr Geese, Leucistic Cack. Goose - Denver

2020-11-13 Thread Philip Pratt
Fellow Birders, This Friday afternoon at *Lollipop Lake* in *Garland Park, Denver* (S Holly St at Cherry Creek N Drive) I saw the following among the 400+ Cackling Geese and 50+ Canada geese: *Greater Yellowlegs* - present for last few days. Actively feeding much of day. *Snow Goose* -

[cobirds] Correction: Probable Red-necked Grebe - Walker Pit - Douglas county

2020-11-13 Thread 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds
The grebe resembled the winter immature shown in the eastern Peterson field guide (not the adult). Hugh -Original Message- From: Hugh Kingery To: cobirds@googlegroups.com ; douglbi...@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, Nov 13, 2020 5:02 pm Subject: Probable Red-necked Grebe - Walker

[cobirds] Probable Red-necked Grebe - Walker Pit - Douglas county

2020-11-13 Thread 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds
Urling and I just spent a half hour looking at a probable Red-necked Grebe, at the far north side of the Walker gravel pit near Franktown. It had the shape of an RNGR, with a particularly noticeable long, pointed, dagger-like, yellow to yellow-orange bill. Size of a goldeneye but slimmer.

[cobirds] Re: Fort Collins Audubon Invites you to Virtual program on Crossbills presented by Dr. Craig Benkman

2020-11-13 Thread John Shenot
Several people have asked, so I will respond here. FCAS is not recording our programs at this time. The Board of Directors considered this question when we started using Zoom and decided against it. First, some of our speakers prefer NOT to be recorded. But second, we are trying as best we can

[cobirds] Union Res, Weld, Kittiwake

2020-11-13 Thread 'Steven Mlodinow' via Colorado Birds
Currently with Bonapartes Gulls at se corner of Union Reservoir Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Lower Derby Lake Drained at Arsenal?

2020-11-13 Thread Victoria S
Does anyone know if there's a particular reason why Lower Derby is drained at the Arsenal? Aside from the obvious lack of water, but the other lakes look reasonable...and crowded! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

Re: [cobirds] Varied Thrush Jefferson County Hudson Gardens

2020-11-13 Thread rosanne juergens
I think that the reference to being opposite ACC means on the other side of Santa Fe. I think the cascades would be the little dry creek at the south end of Hudson Gardens (which is actually in Arapahoe County). Rosanne Juergens Centennial impromptu translator of directions, lol On Friday,

Re: [cobirds] Varied Thrush Jefferson County Hudson Gardens

2020-11-13 Thread KATHY HOLLAND
I'm confused. ACC is north of Hudson Gardens. Not at the south end. Kathy Holland Centennial Arapahoe Co. > On 11/12/2020 4:48 PM W. Robert Shade III wrote: > > > While looking in vain for the waxwings about 3:00 PM 11/12 I spotted a > Varied Thrush in the area called "Cascades"

[cobirds] Re: Fort Collins Audubon Invites you to Virtual program on Crossbills presented by Dr. Craig Benkman

2020-11-13 Thread Bird Lover
was this program recorded? If so, can I access it? On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10:07:06 AM UTC-7 jlmes...@gmail.com wrote: > Fort Collins Audubon Society is hosting and invites you to join a Virtual > program presented by: Dr. Craig Benkman, Evolutionary Ecologist, > Ornithologist,

Re: [cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

2020-11-13 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
My subject said "CO National Parks"--it is for all National Parks, Refuge, Monuments, etc. properties. Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland On Friday, November 13, 2020 at

Re: [cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

2020-11-13 Thread Todd Deininger
I was wondering if it was an option on the CO license. Thanks. On Fri, Nov 13, 2020, 8:21 AM Eric Storms wrote: > I applied for the VIC the other day pretty easily as well. I have the > veteran notation on the CO drivers license, but wanted the VIC just to be > safe! > > On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at

Re: [cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

2020-11-13 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
Just found this ... four methods of ID: - Department of Defense Identification Card (CAC Card) - Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) - Veteran ID Card - Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card

Re: [cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

2020-11-13 Thread Eric Storms
I applied for the VIC the other day pretty easily as well. I have the veteran notation on the CO drivers license, but wanted the VIC just to be safe! On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 8:09 AM Todd Deininger wrote: > As I understand the guidelines you will need to apply for a Veteran ID > Card or some

Re: [cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

2020-11-13 Thread Todd Deininger
As I understand the guidelines you will need to apply for a Veteran ID Card or some other form of id the shows your status to show at the park. It is a quick process to apply for the VIC, I did it on my phone the other night. The free entrance also applies to Gold Star families. On Fri, Nov 13,

[cobirds] Veterans Now Free at All CO National Parks!

2020-11-13 Thread 'The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds
Hi all Just heard about this exciting benefit, military veterans-like myself, now enjoy free lifetime access to Colorado's National Parks! https://theknow.denverpost.com/2020/11/11/national-parks-free-veterans-gold-star-families/248597/ Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn