[cobirds] Invitation to attend the WBBA Meeting Sept. 19-22

2019-06-28 Thread Amber Carver
://www.westernbirdbanding.org/meeting_2019.html) for a draft program and links to register, submit an abstract for a talk, poster or workshop, and sign up for room- or ride-share. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the event or about our organization. Amber Carver (*WBBA board member

[cobirds] DFO South Platte 7/21 Trip - Canceled

2018-07-19 Thread Amber Carver
Hello All, Just doing my due diligence to report that the DFO trip to South Platte Park that was supposed to go out this Saturday has been canceled due to low attendance (n=1). I'll see about scheduling a similar trip in the fall when there are more birds and it's not so hot. Stay cool. Amber

[cobirds] CFO Convention Paper Session

2018-04-20 Thread Amber Carver
about the convention and paper session. Amber Carver amber.car...@ucdenver.edu -- 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 cobird

[cobirds] Reminder: CFO Convention Paper Session

2018-03-21 Thread Amber Carver
questions about the content or format of the abstract, or about the format and expectations for the talks. -Amber Carver Department of Integrative Biology University of Colorado Denver <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Viru

[cobirds] CFO Convention - 2018: Paper Session

2018-01-20 Thread Amber Carver
27th at 5PM. Please note that all presenters must register for the convention. All abstracts should be submitted electronically to Amber Carver ( amber.car...@ucdenver.edu). Please submit your abstract in word or PDF format. If you have questions about content, format, or logistics, please send

[cobirds] DFO 1/20 Nebraska Trip - Cancelled

2018-01-15 Thread Amber Carver
The trip I had planned to lead for DFO to the Nebraska Panhandle has been cancelled. The forecast is called for snow and very low temperatures, making it unsafe to drive up there. I hope weather is better for other trips. Cheers, Amber -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] 11/4 Pawnee Field Trip Cancelled

2017-11-03 Thread Amber Carver
Good afternoon. The forecast is calling for strong wind on the Pawnee tomorrow, so the field trip I was to lead is cancelled. Happy birding! Amber -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Mountain Plover Sightings?

2017-09-09 Thread Amber Carver
of Mountain Plovers. If you have any intel, please send me an email. Thanks! Amber Carver Littleton -- 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

[cobirds] Barr Lake Banding Visit

2016-09-14 Thread Amber Carver
migratory birds and banding research. We could go birding afterward. Thank you. Amber Carver Littleton, 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

[cobirds] CFO Convention Lodging

2016-02-04 Thread Amber Carver
there alone and want to share a room, let me know. I don't snore. Thanks, Amber Carver Littleton, 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 cobird

[cobirds] Colorado Shortgrass Bird Research 2016

2016-02-04 Thread Amber Carver
of taking an auxiliary role, walking behind the rope-dragging team and watching for birds. Trapping involves walking no more than a mile, carrying light-weight gear, and observing bird behavior through binoculars. *To sign up* or request more information, contact Amber Carver at amber.car

[cobirds] Probable Yellow Warbler, downtown Denver

2015-10-01 Thread Amber Carver
promenade, which are normally devoid of anything other than chickadees. I realize this is sort of a throw-away observation, but I thought it was interesting. Keep an eye out for interesting birds downtown! Apparently they're still making their way through. -Amber Carver Littleton -- You received

[cobirds] Re: Sora -- Florissant Fossil Beds N.M. (Teller)

2015-07-14 Thread Amber Carver
I was up there Sunday too and did not find it to be slow, but perhaps that's because I wasn't expecting to see any birds at all. I was pleased with the very cooperative Williamson's Sapsuckers (2+ pairs); family of Mountain Bluebirds; White-breasted, Red-breasted, and Pygmy Nuthatches in the

[cobirds] Re: Sora -- Florissant Fossil Beds N.M. (Teller)

2015-07-14 Thread Amber Carver
As Nick Komar correctly pointed out, they were Gray-headed, not Pink-sided. I was just testing you all :-) -Amber On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 9:28:35 AM UTC-6, Amber Carver wrote: I was up there Sunday too and did not find it to be slow, but perhaps that's because I wasn't expecting

[cobirds] Semipalmated Plovers Chestnut-collared Longspurs

2015-07-06 Thread Amber Carver
note, Chestnut-collared Longspurs are using CR 114 just east of the intersection with CR 45 (near the tree with the Golden Eagle platform, if you're familiar with the area). They can be seen walking in the road. -Amber Carver Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Volunteer at the CPER

2015-06-11 Thread Amber Carver
, Amber Carver University of Colorado Denver (based out of Littleton, 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

[cobirds] Re: Common Nighthawk, Pueblo

2015-06-09 Thread Amber Carver
It would be interesting to see if it's a localized phenomenon. We have many Common Nighthawks at the Central Plains Experimental Range (Weld Co.) right now, and they are quite active even during the middle of the day. Just yesterday, we paused field work to watch a pair in courtship flight.

[cobirds] Re: Could it be a Mexican yellow grosbeak in Durango, Colorado?

2015-06-01 Thread Amber Carver
Dave, Thanks for the heads-up. I look forward to seeing the pictures. -Amber Littleton, CO On Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 9:37:59 PM UTC-6, Dave Stroud wrote: I snapped some shots of what I think is a juvie Yellow grosbeak in Durango, Colorado, but I don't see any indication that anyone has

[cobirds] Bullock's Oriole on the Shortgrass Steppe

2015-05-29 Thread Amber Carver
During the course of field work at the Central Plains Experimental Range (north of Nunn, Weld Co.) yesterday, we bumped into a female Bullock's Oriole sitting on a barbed wire fence. This is highly unusual, as there is no riparian habitat and very few trees here. Strange times! Amber Carver

Re: [cobirds] CPER Nest Monitoring: Wk. 1

2015-05-23 Thread Amber Carver
Sorry, I assumed the CPER was a well-known spot. It's in Weld County, 10 minutes north of Nunn, just off Hwy 85. Let me know if you'd like a more precise description. It's about 45 minutes northeast of Ft. Collins and 1.5 hrs north of Denver proper. -Amber Carver Littleton, CO On Sat, May 23

[cobirds] CPER Nest Monitoring: Wk. 1

2015-05-23 Thread Amber Carver
Sparrow: 1 Let me know if you want to volunteer! -Amber Carver University of Colorado Denver (Littleton, 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

[cobirds] Lots of ducks etc. @ Russell Lakes SWA

2015-04-06 Thread Amber Carver
), I saw an Osprey standing in the middle of a tilled field. -Amber Carver Littleton, 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

[cobirds] CPER Bird Research 2015

2014-12-17 Thread Amber Carver
of someone who is not a cobirds subscriber and who might like to participate. Have a good one! -Amber Carver Littleton, 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

[cobirds] Upland Sandpiper, Adams County

2014-09-01 Thread Amber Carver
to a photo). -Amber Carver Littleton, 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

[cobirds] Chatfield Banding Update

2014-05-13 Thread Amber Carver
Warbler (Audubon's) 5 Feel free to contact me for more information. -Amber Carver University of Colorado--Denver and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Littleton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Re: Too bad birders can read...

2014-04-01 Thread Amber Carver
. Amber Carver Littleton (Arapahoe 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

[cobirds] Re: Flycatcher?

2014-03-27 Thread Amber Carver
Ditto. I bird by sound first, sight second. It behooves all birders with good hearing to learn the songs and calls of birds, because ID's are usually faster and more accurate if you are familiar with vocalizations. And you miss out on a hell of a lot of birds if you ignore the ones that are

[cobirds] Re: Prothonotary Warbler, Centennial Park, Arapahoe County, 12/2/13, 3:45-4:45PM

2013-12-03 Thread Amber Carver
What area did you see it in? I stopped by a couple of days ago and could not find it. -Amber Carver Littleton On Monday, December 2, 2013 8:26:23 PM UTC-7, Art Hudak wrote: I was disappointed to see that the bird continues, I can only hope that tomorrow the bird will depart

[cobirds] Gullapalooza @ Arsenal NWR

2013-11-10 Thread Amber Carver
over to the Arsenal and play Where's Waldo with the gulls. It's quite a spectacle. Amber Carver Littleton -- 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

[cobirds] Chatfield/Tower Rd 11/2

2013-11-03 Thread Amber Carver
I visited a couple of spots yesterday, and I am writing to report NO jaeger at Chatfield, and NO phalarope at Tower Road. I did see the Pacific Loon at Chatfield, and there were a couple of avocets on Tower Road in the flooded field between 96th and 104th. -- You received this message

[cobirds] Re: Chatfield/Tower Rd 11/2

2013-11-03 Thread Amber Carver
Sorry, I forgot to sign my post. Amber Carver Littleton, 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

[cobirds] Huge Kettle of Vultures

2013-09-27 Thread Amber Carver
them? I'd like to know how big the kettle was and how long it stuck around. -Amber Carver Littleton, Arapahoe 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

[cobirds] Solitary Sandpiper at Pawnee Buttes

2013-08-19 Thread Amber Carver
exciting... unless you get excited by dozens of Swainson's Hawks. -Amber Carver Littleton -- 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

[cobirds] Ridgway Wk 2 Banding Summary

2013-05-06 Thread Amber Carver
a total of three birds. This included two new Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and one American Robin that had been banded on April 24th. We are off to an interesting start this week. For photos of the nice birds that we caught today, check out our Facebook page. -- *Amber Carver* *Black Canyon Audubon

[cobirds] Ridgway Banding Wk 1

2013-04-28 Thread Amber Carver
Osprey, Violet-green Swallow, and Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's). -- *Amber Carver* *Black Canyon Audubon Society* *Montrose, CO * caram...@gmail.com (310)483-5721 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [cobirds] Fwd: Elk Thistle Birds, Summit County

2013-02-08 Thread Amber Carver
Walking up a road is one thing, but we birders rarely show up without binoculars. I have often wondered about the ethics/legality of posting the location of strangers' feeders. I think in the future that before we advertise a yard where an interesting bird was seen, we should get the

[cobirds] RMBO--GJ Banding Wrap-Up

2012-10-20 Thread Amber Carver
Brown Creeper: 1 Hermit Thrush: 1 House Finch: 1 White-throated Sparrow: 1 -- *Amber Carver* *Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory * caram...@gmail.com (310)483-5721 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] American Redstart--Grand Junction

2012-10-18 Thread Amber Carver
A female American Redstart was banded today at the Connected Lakes unit of the James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park. She probably won't stick around, but it may be worth a look if you're in the area. She was banded in the parking area that is north of the boat launch. -- *Amber Carver Rocky

[cobirds] RMBO--Week 2 GJ Banding Summary

2012-10-06 Thread Amber Carver
Robin: 15 Ruby-crowned Kinglet: 9 Spotted Towhee: 4 Black-capped Chickadee: 2 Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon): 2 Song Sparrow: 2 Bewick's Wren: 1 Hermit Thrush: 1 House Finch: 1 White-throated Sparrow: 1 Wilson's Warbler: 1 -- *Amber Carver* *Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory * caram...@gmail.com (310)483

[cobirds] RMBO--Grand Junction Banding Wk.1

2012-09-30 Thread Amber Carver
that the public day is this Saturday. I'll be banding from about 6:30-11:30, so please stop by and check out my sparrows! -- *Amber Carver* *Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory * caram...@gmail.com (310)483-5721 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Ridgway State Park Week 1 Banding Report

2012-09-15 Thread Amber Carver
Ruby-crowned Kinglet: 1 Steller's Jay: 1 Warbling Vireo: 1 White-crowned Sparrow: 1 -- *Amber Carver* caram...@gmail.com (310)483-5721 -- 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

[cobirds] Re: RFI- SW Colorado

2012-06-12 Thread Amber Carver
I can give you tips on a few birds. The Gunnison Sage-Grouse should be relatively easy. They are lekking right now at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, but you have to get out of your car to find them. The rangers will be more than happy to tell you where they've been seen

Re: [cobirds] Re: RFI- SW Colorado

2012-06-12 Thread Amber Carver
@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. -- *Amber Carver* caram...@gmail.com (310)483-5721 -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] GVAS Banding Station Update, Week 3

2011-10-09 Thread Amber Carver
for the year. Amber Carver Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Ela Wildlife Sanctuary/Colorado River State Park -- 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

[cobirds] Ridgway Banding Station Update, 9/15/2011

2011-09-15 Thread Amber Carver
-crowned Sparrow, and (our final bird of the day) a Northern Pygmy-Owl. Coen Dexter and Bill Day saw a Yellow-throated Vireo nearby, but they were not able to coax it into the net. This brings our number of individuals to 105 and species to 24. Amber Carver Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Ridgway

[cobirds] Ridgway Banding Station Update, 9/14/2011

2011-09-14 Thread Amber Carver
the number of species remains at 20. Amber Carver Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Ridgway State Park -- 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

[cobirds] Ridgway Banding Station Update, 9/13/2011

2011-09-13 Thread Amber Carver
species to the season list: Yellow-breasted Chat and Lincoln's Sparrow. That brings the total number of individuals to 72 and species to 20. Amber Carver Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Ridgway State Park -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Ridgway Banding Station Update, 9/12/2011

2011-09-12 Thread Amber Carver
, and 11 of the other 15 species have only been captured once this season. Elsewhere in the area, the diversity and volume of migrants has been higher, and it remains to be seen whether that influx will reach Ridgway before the end of the season. Amber Carver Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

[cobirds] Ridgway Banding Station Update, 9/7/2011

2011-09-07 Thread Amber Carver
. There was a good turnout of volunteers preparing for another season of education programs. We banded 13 new birds today and 0 recaptures: Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 Swainson's Thrush 1 Gray Catbird 2 MacGillivray's Warbler 1 Wilson's Warbler 3 Lazuli Bunting 4 Indigo Bunting 1 Amber Carver Rocky