[cobirds] AOU - name changes

2023-11-07 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
a species dependence on an endangered or declining habitats. I think and hope that in a handful of years most will look back on the changes favorably after they get used to the new names and have adjusted to them. Cathy Sheeter www.cathysheeter.com Aurora, CO -- -- You received this message

[cobirds] Last Chance Rest Stop- very low water, nothing of interest on Friday

2023-05-01 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
high. Additionally I didn’t find any flooded agricultural fields on the few side roads I drove - seemed very dry out there currently. Cathy Sheeter www.cathysheeter.com -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Aurora Sports Park - worth a look; Stub-tailed Wren, White-throated Sparrow - Arapahoe

2022-10-02 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
old that you are still welcome to park and walk in. Cathy Sheeter Arapahoe 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 ht

[cobirds] Palm Warbler and Swamp Sparrow at Barr Lake (ADAMS County)

2021-10-11 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
-crowned Sparrows, and Song Sparrows that pished up in the large marshy area near the grove of cottonwoods that go towards the lake. Otherwise normal expected fall birds and a rather mediocre day. I only went about a mile (just below the dam). Cathy Sheeter www.cathysheeter.com Arapahoe County

[cobirds] Palm Warbler at Quincy Reservoir and Sabine's Gull at Arapahoe Res. (Arapahoe Co)

2021-09-17 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
r - 14 species (+2 other taxa) <https://ebird.org/checklist/S94556453> Both of these parks require an Aurora City Park pass, or daily admission fee. Cathy Sheeter Aurora, CO (Arapahoe County) -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colo

[cobirds] Salisbury Equestrian Park Pond - Parker (Douglas County)

2021-08-29 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
those bushes had been decent for sparrows and warblers. The only noteworthy bird was a single early Canvasback hanging with the Mallards. Cathy Sheeter Arapahoe County www.cathysheeter.com -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Re: Seeking someone for a BBS

2021-06-10 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
HI Ryan - I have someone interested in discussing this position, if it hasn't filled, but for some reason I can not see your full email or reply directly to you. Can you please reply to me at cr...@yahoo.com with your email for me to pass on to them. Thanks in advance- Cathy Sheeter

[cobirds] Breeding Krider's Red-tailed Hawk and possible Mourning Warbler at Barr Lake SP and - Adams County

2021-05-27 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
list for anyone interested: eBird Checklist - 25 May 2021 - Barr Lake SP - 70 species (+6 other taxa) <https://ebird.org/checklist/S88965050> Good birding - Cathy Sheeter Aurora, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Swainson's Hawk Convention Watkins Rd.; Arapahoe this AM

2021-05-23 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
fortunate I got to see this spectacle! Some of my pics at: https://ebird.org/checklist/S88813044 <https://ebird.org/checklist/S88813044?fbclid=IwAR3Aw0A67qXV7IfqiEcKYarB0IVOCX-J9mF8R-hGYBHbxX935om7weIKCR4>, but nothing can capture the true feeling of seeing so many together. Cathy Sheeter

[cobirds] Lesser Black-back Gulls at Trinidad Lake State Park (Las Animas County)

2021-04-09 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
be ascertained. A couple of not-great pics here: eBird Checklist - 9 Apr 2021 - Trinidad Reservoir (SP & State Wildlife Area) <https://ebird.org/checklist/S85150195> No other birds of note and not many birds overall, though it was quite windy and I didn't walk around very much. Cat

[cobirds] Re: Red-Tail with a plastic band--looking for info

2021-03-14 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
eports on where these birds are seen." Anyways figured some of you might find that info interesting, as I did. Cathy Sheeter Currently Tempe, AZ On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 1:33:23 PM UTC-7 Stephen Price wrote: > Thanks for all the comments! I've also has some off-line emails about >

[cobirds] Re: Gulling at Aurora Reservoir - You win some, you lose some... Arapahoe County

2020-11-23 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
Doh - that should be AURORA Reservoir in Arapahoe County... obviously I need sleep On Monday, November 23, 2020 at 9:31:37 PM UTC-7 Cathy Sheeter wrote: > I posted several months ago about purchasing a pass to Aurora Reservoir. > And I have used it as much as my time allowed -

[cobirds] Gulling at Arapahoe Reservoir - You win some, you lose some... Arapahoe County

2020-11-23 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
be found by others, as I leave for Arizona next week and will be out there all winter. Bon voyage Gulls of Arapahoe Reservoiruntil we meet again! I hope everyone has a Happy and Healthy Holiday season! Cathy Sheeter Arapahoe County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Scoters at Frederick reservoir - Weld

2020-10-24 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
in the middle, requiring a scope to view. Swamp Sparrow in reeds/cattails also nice to see. Cathy Sheeter www.cathysheeter.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[cobirds] Re: Harris’s Sparrow - Barr Lake Feeders - Adams County

2020-10-14 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
to be more diligent in the future to check ebird before posting :) On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 1:24:39 PM UTC-6 Cathy Sheeter wrote: > Currently viewing a juvenile Harris’s Sparrow at the back feeders at Barr > Lake Nature Center. Quite shy and easily spooked back into the

[cobirds] Harris’s Sparrow - Barr Lake Feeders - Adams County

2020-10-14 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
Currently viewing a juvenile Harris’s Sparrow at the back feeders at Barr Lake Nature Center. Quite shy and easily spooked back into the brush. Will likely require some patience to view. Adams County Cathy Sheeter www.cathysheeter.com -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Juvenile Zone-tailed Hawk at 60 MPH in a construction zone... Between Mead and Berthoud exits on I-25on I-25

2020-09-16 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
e know how to post to google groups from an iphone? Do I need an app, and if so what is it called? Cathy Sheeter Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Reports from Aurora and Quincey Reservoirs

2020-09-13 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
://ebird.org/checklist/S73546620 Good birding- Cathy Sheeter - Aurora, 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...@google

[cobirds] Barr Lake - Warblers and probable PHILADELPHIA VIREO - ADAMS County

2020-09-02 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
exposed shoreline, there was a noticeable lack of any shore birds (other than a few Killdeer) on this part of the lake today, but overall a very enjoyable morning. ebird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S73106188 Cathy Sheeter Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Salisbury Equestrian Park Pond shore birds- Parker (Douglas County)

2020-08-31 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
seem to extend around the pond to some degree, but usually the only real action in the mud flats near the parking lot, which makes it easy to view without much walking. Cathy Sheeter Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] WHITE-TAILED KITE - Prowers County - FIRST STATE RECORD found by Jill White Smith

2019-05-27 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
State Record for this long overdue species. Congrats to Jill on her excellent find. Please note I am just a second-hand reporter as she is not on the list, and did not see or find the bird. Cathy Sheeter Araphohe County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Barr Lake Walk on 5/10 - PUMA and BEVI (Adams County)

2019-05-11 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
irding- Cathy Sheeter Aurora, CO (Arapahoe) -- 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 g

[cobirds] Mississippi Kites at Arsenal

2018-09-05 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
. Cathy Sheeter Arapahoe 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

[cobirds] 15 year old birder, looking for spotting scope suggestions

2015-09-14 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
and they were easy to deal with for repairs. Compared to top of the line scopes of course it can't compete in clarity and brightness, but it is decent for the price. Cathy Sheeter Bergen County, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher - Arapahoe County

2015-08-02 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
birding! Cathy Sheeter Oradell, NJ -- 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: UnID Duck - Hybrid? Mega? or ??? - 88th Ave and South Platte River (2/21)

2015-02-21 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
can see more photos from previous years. Cathy Sheeter -- 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] Adams County Fairgrounds

2014-11-17 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
of expected ducks, few gulls. Most geese flew off to go feed by 9:30 Cathy Sheeter Aurora -- 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] Re: Adams County Fairgrounds

2014-11-17 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
Minor revision to my post - I misidentified the swan as a Trump, but it is actually a juvenile Tundra (I forgot they could have disproportionately large bills as juveniles too). Sorry for anyone that was looking for a Trump Cathy Sheeter Aurora On Monday, November 17, 2014 11:28:13 AM

[cobirds] Barr Lake today (Adams County)

2014-11-04 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
(First Cycle) and an assortment of the other expected species early in the AM when most were loafing. I also found a dapper juvenile Harris's Sparrow on the back side of the dam (FOS for me). Full list at: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20441342 Good birding- Cathy Sheeter

[cobirds] Mew Gull - Cherry Creek SP Swim Beach (Arapahoe County)

2014-09-19 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
previous reports). Cathy Sheeter Aurora -- 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 today

2014-09-02 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
. Cathy Sheeter Aurora now -- 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

[cobirds] Glenmere Park/Weld

2014-06-25 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
how long they have been working there, and can not conclusively say that was the reason for the abandonment. I did not see any signs of the Mississippi Kites that have nested near there and often been sighted at the park for the past several years either. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- You

[cobirds] Black Phoebe - age question

2014-06-22 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
, as this probably is not of interest to all of Cobirds. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton for one more week. -- 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] Little Egret - lower Latham - WCR 48 - Weld

2014-06-18 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
have enough knowledge to 100% rule out hybrid, but I am certain it is not a Snowy. Cathy Sheeter Ft lupton -- 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] Little Egret - lower Latham - WCR 48 - Weld

2014-06-18 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
Alright I guess my excitement was premature - Steve M saw the bird this morning and said he is leaning toward hybrid or aberrant Snowy... Cathy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Little Egret - lower Latham - WCR 48 - Weld

2014-06-18 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
Well Steve's not 100% sure - bird shows two long individual head plumes and clean yellow feet without yellow extending up the back of the leg at all. (Both plus for Little). It shows some moderate plumes on back end, very little on the chest, and Steve feels that the bill size is more Snowy

[cobirds] Re: Latham Egret

2014-06-18 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
And I have posted a collection of photos of the peculiar egret also to flickr at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/sets/72157645245956205/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Little Blue Heron - Belmar

2014-06-03 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
if this link to his photo will work since it is in a group: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201336460047416set=gm.798578196826547type=1theater Sorry - no idea what county Belmar is in. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Eastern Wood Pewee- Crow Valley CG - and around Weld

2014-05-29 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
, loloff, lower latham, Stewart's, and Bebee Draw and although a good number of species I really didn't turn up anything truly noteworthy at any of those locations. Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

Re: [cobirds] Re: Eastern Wood Pewee- Crow Valley CG - and around Weld

2014-05-29 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
of a recording (played once) might have offended. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton On Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:02:00 PM UTC-6, Joe Roller wrote: Good question, Gary. The subject of the ethics of using tape playback is covered in the ABA code of ethics, which CFO, DFO, RMBO advise

[cobirds] Re: Mourning Warbler, Crow Valley

2014-05-21 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
To add to Glenn's report I had two Ash-throated Flycatchers, and a Magnolia Warbler (also reported yesterday). My photos of some of the rarities can be viewed at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/with/14053510540/ Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Barr Lake SP - Adams County

2014-05-15 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
. All told - 93 viewed in about four hours. I only covered about 1\2 of the habitat I had planned, but ran out of time. Full ebird checklist at: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S18403554 Oddly MIA were almost all woodpeckers, except a couple Flickers. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton

[cobirds] FOS Black Tern - St. Vrain State Park - Weld

2014-05-13 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
A Black Tern was viewed flying over the second of the two west ponds near CR 7 at the entrance to St. Vrain State Park at about 2 PM today. No parking is allowed along this road and is sometimes strongly enforced. I did not see the Caspian Tern previously reported before the storm. Cathy

[cobirds] Crow Valley and Pawnee grasslands

2014-05-12 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
! FOS Grasshopper Sp. heard too. All and all a great day out on the plains! Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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] Crow Valley and Pawnee grasslands

2014-05-12 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
I forgot to include in my Crow Valley notables list a SWAMP SPARROW along the creek. Best- Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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] Fort Lupton and surrounding areas - Weld County

2014-05-09 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
with nice clear views through my bins. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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] A bit more around Weld County

2014-05-03 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
Ponds (on CR 26 west of CR 15). Photos of the rarities at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/ Good spring birding! Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Painted Redstart - crow valley- Weld

2014-05-01 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
Just had a Painted Redstart at Crow Valley Campground. Initially near juniper/farm equipment area with flock of Yellow-Rumps. Flock had moved further down trail as I went. If you come, bring rubber boots to access main riparian area (I didn't) Cathy Sheeter Ft Lupton -- You received

[cobirds] PAINTED REDSTART/Weld also Pine Warbler

2014-05-01 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
in the ditch all around that area remains 8-18 deep. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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

[cobirds] Re: Painted Redstart

2014-05-01 Thread 'Cathy Sheeter' via Colorado Birds
I've posted a few to my flickr account too if anyone wants to see more :): https://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/with/14083862325/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Re: Wait, there is more to the story about Latham Reservoir Welcoming Committee/Weld

2014-04-20 Thread Cathy Sheeter
parking by oil well setups and the people that work them have (so far) all been friendly. Yes, I am female, and perhaps that is part of it, but most of them truly seem interested in nature and what I have seen. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 19 April 2014

2014-04-19 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Before I get a bunch of questions about them in my email, it was NOT I that reported the Whooping Cranes in Prowers, but a different Cathy that lives in that area. As far as I have heard they have not been refound this AM. Cathy Sheeter In Weld County :) -- You received this message

[cobirds] Banner Lakes SWA- Weld

2014-03-27 Thread Cathy Sheeter
ponds). A really neat leucistic female Green-winged Teal (totally white wings, regular color body, pale head, pale pinkish-orange bill and legs) was spotted and photographed at a great distance. Migrant passerines and shorebirds were still more or less absent (Killdeer abundant). Cathy Sheeter

[cobirds] Re: Hawk ID

2014-03-10 Thread Cathy Sheeter
I don't agree. It looks like a pale immature Ferruginous Hawk to me. It appears to have a heavy barrel chested look, totally unmarked underparts, and mostly pale head without the typical Prairie Falcon tear marking. Of course better photos would help, but this does not appear to be a Falcon

[cobirds] Lower Latham and BB Draw - Weld Co

2014-03-05 Thread Cathy Sheeter
song of Red-winged blackbirds and Western meadowlarks could be heard everywhere. Good birding - Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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] Weld County - Krider's RTHA and FOS Lesser Yellowlegs

2014-03-03 Thread Cathy Sheeter
, and White Pelican along with over 100 Canvasback and an assortment of other expected ducks. Good birding- Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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

[cobirds] Mexican Duck - Glenmere Park ~ Greeley

2014-01-08 Thread Cathy Sheeter
://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/ Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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

[cobirds] Christmas Day - South Platte

2013-12-25 Thread Cathy Sheeter
on the river last year. I hope everyone has a joy filled day! Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton -- 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] Larkwire Software on sale

2013-12-06 Thread Cathy Sheeter
it might be of interest to others. Good birding- Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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

[cobirds] Barr Lake (Adams Co.)

2013-12-06 Thread Cathy Sheeter
- Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton -- 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

[cobirds] Center Green Drive warbler situation

2013-11-19 Thread Cathy Sheeter
I just stopped by there and the tree was birdless. I did a 20 minute walk around looking at some of the other pines in the area and found nothing of note. Cathy Sheeter Bouldering -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Eastern Towhee - Banner Lakes SWA (Weld)

2013-11-17 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Just now male EATO in Russian olive grove just down from parking area and then walk back toward the road. Pure bird, not hybrid. Cathy Sheeter Banner Lakes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Re: Eastern Towhee - Banner Lakes SWA (Weld)

2013-11-17 Thread Cathy Sheeter
(though saw it three different times with a break inbetween, so am only assuming it was hte same bird each time), so most likely only one... but if anyone sees two let me know!! Cathy Sheeter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Re: Eastern Towhee - Banner Lakes SWA (Weld)

2013-11-17 Thread Cathy Sheeter
=UTF8t=pz=13q=40.0738353,-104.5650387ll=40.0738353,-104.5650387 Cathy Sheeter -- 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

[cobirds] A little bit around Longmont (Boulder County)

2013-11-16 Thread Cathy Sheeter
up another Hybrid and a Brant ;) Haha... Photos of these birds can be viewed at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/ Happy birding- Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Bay-Breasted Warbler still signing autographs

2013-11-12 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Working the same tree top to bottom, left to right and everything in between. Cathy Sheeter Sitting at 3005 Center Green Dr.; Boulder -- 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

[cobirds] Boulder Little Gull and Weld RN Grebe

2013-10-31 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Little Gull present at 8:30 AM, however lighting conditions less than optimal (looking into sun), but obvious size and structural difference in silhouette from RBGU when floating on the water were easy to see. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Boulder Little Gull and Weld RN Grebe

2013-10-31 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Sorry forgot to sign above post. Cathy Sheeter Ft Lupton -- 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: Red Phalarope seen @ 96th Tower

2013-10-27 Thread Cathy Sheeter
though. Good birding- Cathy Sheeter Fr. Lupton -- 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

[cobirds] Swamp Sparrows - Weld County

2013-10-25 Thread Cathy Sheeter
/10481458195/ Good Birding - Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton, 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] Swainson's Warbler - Barr Lake 7/7

2013-09-08 Thread Cathy Sheeter
the ditch) Ash-Throated Flycatcher Black Headed Grossbeak (female) Red-Eyed Vireo Full list at: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15121984 Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Swainson's Warbler - Barr Lake 7/7

2013-09-08 Thread Cathy Sheeter
right before the house. The yard has junipers and Russian Olives in it. The juniper it flew into was in their yard. It is maybe 1/2 mile (or less) from the visitors center. Cathy Sheeter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] More Jackson Lake (Morgan) and a few Weld Co. Stops

2013-09-06 Thread Cathy Sheeter
areas are still a bit muddy, but were essentially devoid of shore birds. Good Birding! Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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] More Jackson Lake (Morgan) and a few Weld Co. Stops

2013-09-06 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Oh... Forgot some of the other Warblers I had included one Magnolia, one MacGillivray's, and one Townsend's. That is what I get for posting before my morning coffee! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Prospect Reservoir (Weld)

2013-09-02 Thread Cathy Sheeter
view before retreating back into thick brush. Happy Birding! Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- 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] Barr Lake today - Adams County

2013-08-13 Thread Cathy Sheeter
decent shots of the Nashville Warblers which can be found on my Flickr site at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/ Happy birding- Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Silver Swainson's Hawk - Weld County

2013-08-05 Thread Cathy Sheeter
of this bird from the first time I saw it at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/sets/72157634945990866/ Sometimes it looks more pink, and other times more gray. But a very neat and unique raptor! Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: FYI: Possible Mississippi Kites @ Glenmere Park/Weld

2013-08-04 Thread Cathy Sheeter
I stopped at Glenmere today at around 3:15 PM in search of the kites and just as I was getting ready to leave I found a pair circling overhead at quite a height. I got a few very poor photos which you can see at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/ I do not know if they are nesting in

[cobirds] Mexican Duck - Glenmere Park, Greeley (Weld Co.)

2013-06-30 Thread Cathy Sheeter
of the island before flying out. Lots of nesting Black-Crown Night Herons, Snowy Egrets and a few Cattle Egrets in the trees on the island too. Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Bear Hollow - Lyons

2013-05-25 Thread Cathy Sheeter
My apologies on any confusion about the location in Lyons I referred to as Bear Hollow Park. It is a park across the street from from the Black Bear Inn. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Lyons to Estes Park - Boulder Co.

2013-05-24 Thread Cathy Sheeter
, but got to watch a Cassin's Finch feeding its young, had numerous Green-Tailed Towhees and Gray Headed Juncos, plus a couple flycatchers and chipping sparrows. Several new life birds for me today, so I guess you could say it was all and all a great day! Happy birding! Cathy Sheeter Fort

[cobirds] Shades of Blue - Weld County

2013-05-17 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Yellowthroats. About a week ago I also had an immature Krider's Red-Tailed Hawk along Hwy 85 near Gilcrest. Some of these birds I got photos of and you can see on my Flickr stream at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/ Cathy Sheeter Ft. Lupton -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Olive-Sided Flycatcher - Longmont

2013-05-09 Thread Cathy Sheeter
! Cathy Sheeter Muddin' in Fort Lupton -- 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] Firestone Gravel Pits and Union Res (Weld County)

2013-04-23 Thread Cathy Sheeter
an immature Harlan's Red-Tailed Hawk fly over. Good Birding! Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton, 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] Eastern Meadowlark - Frederick - Saddleback Golf Club

2013-04-13 Thread Cathy Sheeter
2 Blue-Winged and 3 Cinnamon Teal. I did not see the loon or the long-tailed duck at the Reservoir today, but admittedly did not spend an extensive amount of time looking, but I am pretty sure that the loon, at least, is gone from there. Good Birding- Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton, CO -- You

[cobirds] Frederick Rec Area Adamendum

2013-04-05 Thread Cathy Sheeter
DUCK, which I missed yesterday. This bird has been at the lake all winter. It appears to be an immature male in transitional plumage. Also on my walk back to my car I found a pair of early Savannah Sparrows in the marshy stuff along the South side of the lake. Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton, CO

[cobirds] Re: Frederick Rec Area Adamendum

2013-04-05 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Actually I was mistaken. The Long-Tailed Duck is a female coming in to breeding plumage. Sorry! Cathy On Friday, April 5, 2013 10:30:49 AM UTC-6, Cathy Sheeter wrote: I went back to Frederick Rec area this AM hoping to be able to get photos of the common loon, as it is a lovely mature

[cobirds] Goodies around Weld County

2013-04-04 Thread Cathy Sheeter
and have been for a few weeks. My last stop of the day was the Frederick Rec area ponds and the golf coarse across the way. At the golf course my only notable were two late migrating tree sparrows. At the rec. area pond is a COMMON LOON. Happy birding and enjoy the sunshine! Cathy Sheeter

[cobirds] Photos of the Common Carrotpoll as mentioned in Reservoir Roulette Post

2013-03-04 Thread Cathy Sheeter
, like in House Finches, but suspect that it most likely is. Interestingly all the photos I was able to find in the short time that I looked online for birds with this trait were females, however my bird was a male, making his orange aura even more striking! Happy birding! Cathy Sheeter Fort

[cobirds] Re: Reservoir Roulette

2013-03-04 Thread Cathy Sheeter
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 11:21:42 PM UTC-7, Steven Mlodinow wrote: Today Cathy Sheeter, David Dowell and I played Reservoir Roulette. Little Jumbo was partially open, and had a few hundred white geese upon it. Jumbo Jumbo Reservoir was mostly an ice cube, with about 5% of the water open

[cobirds] Photos of Common Carrotpoll (as mentioned in Reservoir Roullette post)

2013-03-04 Thread Cathy Sheeter
for birds with this trait were females, however my bird was a male, making his orange aura even more striking! Happy birding! Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Jackson Reservoir

2013-01-28 Thread Cathy Sheeter
Yesterday I checked out the Jackson Reservoir area to see what it was looking like. The reservoir is still all frozen or almost all frozen. One corner (South-west I think) was loaded up with mallards (1000+) and pintails(100 or so) so I assume there must be some water in that corner, but most

[cobirds] Weld County drive

2013-01-14 Thread Cathy Sheeter
of dark morph and harlan's birds today everything was light morph!) 8 kestrel 1 ferruginous 3 harriers 1 Cooper's 2 prairie falcon (one hunting starlings) 1 Merlin Bombed out of roughies though! Cathy Sheeter Fort Lupton,CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrows at Rocky Mtn. Arsenal

2012-10-25 Thread Cathy Sheeter
at least two different individuals, as the chest markings are very different, but I never saw more than one at a time. You can see photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/ Cathy Sheeter Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups