[cobirds] Pomarine Jaeger - Weld county, Windsor Lake

2023-10-26 Thread David Wade
Cole Wild found an immature Pomarine Jaeger on Windsor Lake today. The lake is in Windsor roughly at the intersection of Highway 257 and highway 392, not to be confused with Windsor Reservoir which is a few miles north. David Wade Fort Collins -- -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] CANADA WARBLER - Estes Park, Larimer

2022-06-02 Thread David Wade
but pines growing on it. Just look for the mob of birders there. David Wade Fort Collins, 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 For more options, visit

[cobirds] Mottled Duck - Larimer

2022-05-03 Thread David Wade
it on the northern most pond of the SWA. The closest access can be found on off of Larimer Co Rd 58. There is also access from Larimer Co Rd 3. Cheers, David Wade Fort Collins -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Re: Interesting Nor. Flicker nest site, Littleton JeffCo

2020-05-29 Thread David Wade
' maintenance team waits until the Flickers are gone before patching the holes. I know the Migratory Bird Treaty would have protected them in the past but I'm not sure where that stands now - one more reason to vote for different leadership. David Wade Ft Collins, CO

[cobirds] Prairie Falcon not a Gyr. Larimer

2020-02-15 Thread David Wade
Sorry folks, I saw a Falcon on the powered pole that typically hosts the Gyr. I was a little too hasty in reporting the Gyr. Turns out to be a Prairie Falcon not the sought after Gyrfalcon. David Wade Ft Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon. Larimer

2020-02-15 Thread David Wade
The Gyrfalcon is currently perched on the top crossbar of the first power pole West of Trilby Road David Wade Ft Collins CO -- 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] Larimer Gyrfalcon- not this morning

2020-01-01 Thread David Wade
flying over. David Wade Fort Collins 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 view this discussion

[cobirds] Gryfalcon- Larimer

2019-11-09 Thread David Wade
The Gyr made an appearance this morning on the power poles along Trilby Road. It just flew off to the SE, it’s whereabouts unknown. David Wade Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake - Larimer

2019-11-09 Thread David Wade
Nick Komar and I spotted a Black-legged Kittiwake at Horseshoe Reservoir in Loveland this morning. It was resting on the water in the bay near Elm Court but flew off with the Gull flock and we are not sure where it went. David Wade Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Lesser Nighthawk - Larimer County

2019-10-16 Thread David Wade
, placement of the white wing stripe and the characteristics of their flight style. Unfortunately, the bird was out of range by the time I had my camera out. I doubt it will be chaseable but prepared birders might catch sight of it as it moves south along the front range. Good luck. David Wade Fort

[cobirds] Mystery Raptor - Fort Collins

2019-05-22 Thread David Wade
from there but it seemed buoyant and skillful in flight covering a long distance with minimal flapping. The flight style was unlike any Buteo or Accipitor. After some study my best guess would be a 1st year White-tailed Kite but I am left mystified." David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Mourning Warbler - Fort Collins

2019-05-19 Thread David Wade
of the Poudre Trail right where a small stream crosses underneath the trail. True to their nature, it was skulky. I saw it for only a few seconds and searched fruitlessly afterwards for over an hour. David Wade Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon - Larimer

2019-05-04 Thread David Wade
preening, facing the right way and the light was right, the red throat could be seen. David Wade Ft Collins, 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, sen

[cobirds] Re: Common Gallinule-Wellington State Wildlife Area-Larimer

2019-04-30 Thread David Wade
Nice find Josh! > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S55611984 David Wade Ft Collins 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 emai

[cobirds] Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow - Riverbend Ponds, Larimer

2019-04-25 Thread David Wade
The Golden-crown made a brief yet photogenic appearance around 4 this afternoon in the same location described above. It was last seen flying towards the cattail marsh to the east. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S55406841 David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins (Larimer), 4/20-21 summary

2019-04-21 Thread David Wade
it and it soon flew east paralleling Laporte. David Wade Ft Collins, CO On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 2:01:01 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > *Highlights of a visit yesterday and another today, to Grandview Cemetery > at the west terminus of Mountain Ave., FC:* > Red-tailed Hawk

[cobirds] Re: Common Nighthawk ??? Jefferson County

2019-03-23 Thread David Wade
Lessers in Colorado. David Wade Ft Collins, CO On Friday, March 22, 2019 at 6:02:05 PM UTC-6, Larry Modesitt wrote: > > > -- 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] Gryfalcon Larimer

2019-02-02 Thread David Wade
We just spotted the Gyr at the landfill. Parked on Trilby Rd, we noticed the starling, crows and ravens all flying en mass, that was our tip-off to its presence. (Sorry Glenn W spotted it minutes after you left) Walt Wehtje Georgia Doyle David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon/Larimer-YES

2018-12-14 Thread David Wade
sighting again at the landfill, all comport with my theory. David Wade Fort Collins 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] Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker - Ft Collins

2018-11-18 Thread David Wade
Greetings all, while searching for an elusive Black-and-white Warbler, I happened upon an immature Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at Grandview Cemetery in NW Fort Collins today. I also saw an Eastern Screech Owl and Merlin but the warbler continues to elude me. David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You

[cobirds] Re: Mystery kingbirds, Larimer

2018-10-08 Thread David Wade
of the week. The Wellington SWA combines 3 distinct land units (Cobb, Scwhare, and Wellington) into 1 umbrella SWA, it is the Wellington unit that has weekend only restrictions. There is no problem entering the Cobb Lake unit during the week. My mistake, sorry. David Wade Fort Collins CO -- You

[cobirds] Re: Mystery kingbirds, Larimer

2018-10-07 Thread David Wade
or Monday will be the only day to chase these Kingbirds. I wouldn't expect them to be around next weekend but than again, anything is possible. Thanks David Wade Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Surf Scoter - Larimer

2018-10-06 Thread David Wade
of the Lapland variety. David Wade Fort Collins, 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 g

[cobirds] Black Swifts - Rio Grande County

2018-08-30 Thread David Wade
I just received a request (through several intermediaries) to pass on a message from John Rawinski. He is reporting that there are about 100 Black Swifts being seen at Home Lake in Rio Grande County. David Wade Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Common Gallinule, Fort Collins

2018-07-02 Thread David Wade
Just spotted the Gallinule sneaking through the cattails at Running Deer NA. It was in the same general area Rob described yesterday, the south end of the main, front marsh. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] CPW researchers studying Rosy-Finches; Colorado’s birders can help

2018-03-06 Thread David Wade
Greetings Birders, I thought I would pass along this request for help from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/News-Release-Details.aspx?NewsID=6410 David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Barnacle Goose Redux

2018-01-17 Thread David Wade
but alas, they were out of stock. David Wade Ft Colllins 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

[cobirds] Re: Harris’s Hawk in Fort Collins

2017-12-12 Thread David Wade
/view/checklist/S41051847 David Wade Ft Collins On Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 8:06:52 PM UTC-7, Nick Komar wrote: > > Birders did a great job of monitoring the location of the elusive Harris’s > Hawk today. Reports on Cobirds listserv and eBird accounted for its > whereabouts almos

[cobirds] Re: Harris's Hawk, Fort Collins

2017-12-12 Thread David Wade
At 1:15 it was last seen flying south over Running Deer NA towards Rigden Reservoir area. David Wade Ft 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, sen

[cobirds] Re: Harris's Hawk, Fort Collins

2017-12-12 Thread David Wade
Nick Komar currently ( 9:50 am) has the Harris's Hawk perched in a tree in the northeast side of Running Deer Natural Area, just south of Hagermans Recycling. He is viewing it from the truck parking lot of the Colorado Welcoming Center at Prospect Rd and I-25. David Wade Fort Collins

[cobirds] Re: Harris Hawk, larimer

2017-12-10 Thread David Wade
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hcK-xXQwVF8/Wi2WquhguRI/ANE/ogjOuSnZzoEeqn8oAyVa13qur_NIpoCRgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0379.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dv5dZbPel3I/Wi2WlF2VR7I/ANA/BaclaD7k6aI5lrmJMslJ6r02TO_40XGTgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0363.jpg> David Wade &g

[cobirds] Harris Hawk, larimer

2017-12-10 Thread David Wade
Just spotted the Harris Hawk that was photographed last month. It’s on east border of Running Deer in trees above Hagerman’s recycling. Currently have lost sight of it. More details later. David Wade Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Neotropic Cormorant, Larimer

2017-09-15 Thread David Wade
and obvious: and the breast is dark. Scott S from Kansas directed me to this article: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54b9bb6fe4b07b4a7d145b55/t/55b5881be4b07baccbccbb7a/1437960219306/Cormorant.pdf I would appreciate any comments, input or help on this puzzler. David Wade Ft Collins, CO --

[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant, Larimer

2017-09-15 Thread David Wade
I may have spoken too soon, I now see orange in the lores which may exclude it from being a Neotropic. Other than orange lores though, it looks good for Neo. Do they hybridize? Could that be a possibility? David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant, Larimer

2017-09-15 Thread David Wade
Greetings birders, I just discovered a Neotropic Cormorant at Running Deer Natural Area in Fort Collins. It is perched on some downed logs jutting out over Pelican Pond which is at the southwest corner of the natural area. David Wade Ft Collins -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Piping plover at Boyd Lake

2017-05-10 Thread David Wade
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u988isCfuV0/WRNNgiuuf5I/AKg/OW6ZodwgM6AaUn5MGVhQfgX2X2AVlFs5ACLcB/s1600/DSC_0093.jpg> This was a tough little beastie to get photos of but I did manage to get a few decent shots, here is one: David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this m

[cobirds] Great Black-backed Gull, Iceland Gull - Larimer

2017-02-27 Thread David Wade
Howdy birders, In addition to the Iceland gull found yesterday by Dave Dowell there's is a Great Black-backed full at Horseshoe reservoir in Loveland. Both are on the south side of the res right now. David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: Lake Dillon Purple Sandpiper parking lot. Summit County.

2016-12-23 Thread David Wade
small flock of them chowing down near the Sandpiper. Next, a Goshawk from it's perch up on the hill above Hwy 9 sees it's lunch of Robins going to town on the mealworms at the shoreline Goshawk swoops in, Robins scatter and the hawk makes a quick change of menu to Sandpiper supper! What? it could

[cobirds] Re: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Loveland

2016-12-09 Thread David Wade
I should say I think the tree it was feeding on is a Walnut tree, I'm not 100% certain on that. Whatever it is it sure is producing sap. I also forgot to link to the ebird list, click on the map link for the exact location. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32935983 David Wade Ft Collins

[cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Loveland

2016-12-09 Thread David Wade
please be respectful of the homeowners in the area and stay on the street or sidewalk. Interestingly, but unrelated or maybe only slightly related, I saw this interesting article about recently discovered dinosaur feathers: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161208141637.htm David W

[cobirds] Re: Larimer RT Loon at Boyd Lake

2016-11-13 Thread David Wade
the lake to the west side. At least we had confirming looks at it but no photos, sorry. David Wade Ft Collins, 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, sen

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Larimer

2016-10-03 Thread David Wade
or the Poudre canyon turnoff). That's where 287 makes a 90 degree turn to east. It was perched in the dead trees above a farmhouse on the north side of the highway. This all private land but it can be seen from a pull off of the highway there. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Re: Yellow-throated Vireo at Grandview Cem, FtCollins (Weld)

2016-09-16 Thread David Wade
he elm trees in the Northwest corner of the cemetery. David Wade Ft Collins, CO > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[cobirds] Re: Blackburnian Warbler at Prospect Ponds (Larimer)

2016-09-13 Thread David Wade
Mammoser, Andy Bankart and Dave Leatherman all looking for it but we couldn't relocate it. It was traveling in a large mixed flock of mostly Wilson's, Townsend's and Chickadees. We refound the flock and I pulled out a female American Redstart but not the Blackburnian. Good luck and good bird'n David

[cobirds] Re: Timnath (Larimer) Buff-breasted Sandpiper - NO

2016-09-12 Thread David Wade
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and an unexpected Pine Sisken. David Wade Ft Collins 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] Re: photo quiz

2016-07-11 Thread David Wade
Well, I know it's not a Horned Lark... Looks like a Brown Headed Cowbird to me. David Wade Ft Collins, CO On Monday, July 11, 2016 at 4:26:53 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > Can anyone name this bird? A parent brought this individual a green > caterpillar to eat, ph

[cobirds] Alder Flycatcher - Loveland, Larimer Co

2016-05-21 Thread David Wade
have seen them there. David Wade Ft Collins, 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

[cobirds] Re: Black-throated Blue Warbler, Larimer, CSU PERC

2016-05-10 Thread David Wade
-eating Warbler, I have seen 28! species of warblers in and around Fort Collins in one years time. I think that's a remarkable number for the front range, so I am remarking. David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon continues at Boyd Lake

2016-04-17 Thread David Wade
I just spotted the loon from the swim beach, it's on the east side slowly moving north. Views unfortunately, are distant and less than satisfactory. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Re: Red-throated Loon, Larimer

2016-04-16 Thread David Wade
. It was last seen about the middle of the lake on the north end from the northern most parking area of the state park. Here is the best photo I could manage: David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Interesting Hawk - Ft Collins (Larimer)

2016-02-25 Thread David Wade
it have been a Zone-tailed Hawk? I'm throwing that out there on the slim chance a tropical Zone-tailed Hawk is flying around northern Colorado in February - at least a few more eyes will be looking for it. David Wade Ft Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] American Woodcock - Larimer

2016-01-01 Thread David Wade
An American Woodcock is present at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. It is in the same stream as the one found here last year, perhaps the same bird? We found this one right by the entrance to the parking lot. David Wade Ft Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: Yellow-throated Warbler Fort Collins

2015-12-14 Thread David Wade
into their yard, Thank You. David Wade FT Collins, 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

[cobirds] Mew Gull, Larimer

2015-12-10 Thread David Wade
/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26235433 A few more photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/ David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- 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: Tennessee Warbler at PERC, CSU, Fort Collins (Larimer), noon on 11/19

2015-11-19 Thread David Wade
more pass through the shrubs and trees that still held leaves. That last pass payed off. I posted a few pics on my ebird list. :http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25912489 David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Re: Baird's Sparrows, Larimer

2015-08-10 Thread David Wade
://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/with/20279478978/ David Wade Ft Collins, CO On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 10:50:20 AM UTC-6, Nick Komar wrote: This morning I joined David Wade and Georgia Doyle to investigate whether the Baird's sparrows can still be detected on CR 5 in northeast Larimer

[cobirds] Re: ID help - Larimer Co Rd 5

2015-07-29 Thread David Wade
speculating here). Good luck and good birding, David Wade Ft Collins, 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

[cobirds] Re: ID help - Larimer Co Rd 5

2015-07-29 Thread David Wade
Looks like I did it, I made myself a fool. Nick Komar straightened me out. Turns out they are Horned Larks. Mea Culpa David Wade Ft Collins On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 12:43:33 AM UTC-6, David Wade wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] ID help - Larimer Co Rd 5

2015-07-29 Thread David Wade
these? https://flic.kr/p/wm6qhA https://flic.kr/p/vFFkcN https://flic.kr/p/vFPREK https://flic.kr/p/vFPTsx https://flic.kr/p/wDbDbx https://flic.kr/p/wCGFPP https://flic.kr/p/wCGvU8 https://flic.kr/p/wm5sx9 David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: Denver has two new eBird hotspots - Coors Field and Sports Authority Field at Mile High (restricted access)

2015-07-27 Thread David Wade
Meanwhile... I'm feeling kinda lonely over here at the other hotspot http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L376 Why is it birding and baseball feels like a natural fit but football and birding, not so much? David Wade Ft Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler (2) - Ft Collins/Larimer

2015-05-25 Thread David Wade
of here. David Wade Ft 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

[cobirds] Re: Worm-eating Warbler - Ft Collins

2015-05-19 Thread David Wade
I put up a few of the pics I managed to get of Worm-eater. Forgive me for the blurriness, I had to stand on tip-toes while manually focusing. https://flic.kr/p/tfjGQc David Wade Ft Collins, CO On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:38:55 PM UTC-6, David Wade wrote: Greetings birders

[cobirds] Worm-eating Warbler - Ft Collins

2015-05-19 Thread David Wade
for the Worm-eater or listen for its buzzy metallic call which it gave a few times while I was there. All the birds were in the flooded stand of trees just west and south of theMcMurry Ponds parking lot. McMurry Ponds is at the end of Hemlock St. off of N College Ave. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You

[cobirds] Bobolink Ft Collins

2015-05-16 Thread David Wade
A quick stop at Reservoir Ridge NA in west Ft Collins revealed a pair of male Bobolinks in the same field where they were found last year. Dixon reservoir remains closed due to wet and muddy conditions. David Wade Ft Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis - Larimer

2015-04-24 Thread David Wade
parking at the power substation nearby and walking along the road to view the pond. Because the land on both sides of the road is private property and the narrow road shoulder, this can be a difficult pond to observe. David Wade Ft Collins, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Broad-winged Hawk, Greenlee Preserve, Boulder County

2015-04-23 Thread David Wade
Birders, I too, saw a Broad-winged Hawk this morning but at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. It was riding the wind as it blew through the cemetery and continued on down Mountain Ave. At the speed it was moving it could have been the same one Ted saw, who knows? David Wade Ft Collins, CO

[cobirds] Possible Baird's Sparrow - Larimer

2015-04-21 Thread David Wade
from the east side parking lot, it was about the 5th or 6th pole depending on which pole you start counting by. David Wade Ft Collins, 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

[cobirds] Glaucous Gull - Boyd Lake, Larimer

2015-03-02 Thread David Wade
it preened and rested long enough to get some distant digiscoped shots. It was last seen flying south over the lake. Boyd Lake is a state park and requires a pass to enter. There are 5 shots in the photostream, here is first one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/16700887935/ David

[cobirds] Re: Larimer Short-eared Owl Update on 2/25

2015-02-26 Thread David Wade
. Finally, during our stake-out we saw a Belted Kingfisher on the telephone wires along Buckeye Road. A bit incongruous on a cold snowy day but not surprising considering Hamilton Reservoir is less than a mile away. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Volunteer opportunity in Fort Collins/Larimer

2015-02-09 Thread David Wade
Greetings, I would like to volunteer but am having trouble sending an email, something to do with SMTP server, whatever that is. Is there another way to get in touch with you Rob? David Wade Fort Collins, CO On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 4:18:58 PM UTC-7, Rob Sparks wrote: Greetings we

[cobirds] Re: Barrow's Goldeneyes, Larimer

2015-01-30 Thread David Wade
. A little further South of Watson Lake, at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area, I spotted a pair of Western Grebes swimming in one of the bays of Horsetooth Reservoir. I also spotted a Rough-legged Hawk hovering in the late afternoon winds. David Wade Fort Collins CO On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:45

[cobirds] YB Loon, Boyd Lake

2014-12-11 Thread David Wade
Yellow-billed Loon present as of 8:30. Best seen from far north parking lot. David Wade Ft 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

[cobirds] YB Loon, Boyd Lake

2014-12-11 Thread David Wade
Yellow-billed Loon present as of 8:30. Best seen from far north parking lot. David Wade Ft 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

[cobirds] White Hawk, Westminster

2014-12-08 Thread David Wade
/11383@N05/15792695940/ David Wade Ft Collins, 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

[cobirds] Re: Tundra Swans at HamiltonRes (Larimer) on 11/18

2014-11-18 Thread David Wade
the intersection with Owl Canyon Road. David Wade Ft Collins, 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: Douglas Reservoir (Larimer) on 11/17

2014-11-17 Thread David Wade
I posted a couple of long distance photos of the Scoters here https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/15629655118/ From several of the previous posts, it sounds like some northern waterbirds rode the winds into Colorado last night. Should be an exciting next few days. David Wade Ft

[cobirds] Re: Red tailed hawk ID ???

2014-11-10 Thread David Wade
T On Sunday, November 9, 2014 3:40:50 PM UTC-7, kickback wrote: I saw this red tailed hawk this morning at Big Johnson reservoir in El Paso County. It looks like it could be a Krider's due to all of the white on its head but I would appreciate some comments on this. This is the best

[cobirds] Re: Red tailed hawk ID ???

2014-11-10 Thread David Wade
The Big Johnson hawk looks very similar to this hawk ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/aphelionart/15572392760/ ) seen Oct 18 at Barr Lake SP by Cathy from Aphelion Art. My two cents is it's a Harlan's or Harlan's cross. David Wade Ft Collins CO On Sunday, November 9, 2014 3:40:50 PM UTC-7

[cobirds] Late Tern - Larimer

2014-11-07 Thread David Wade
there be on the look-out for it. Also seen today: Golden Bald Eagles, M F Northern Harriers, Pintails, 3 Herring Gulls (1 Vega like), and a Northern Shrike. David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Ephemeral Hotspot, Larimer

2014-10-27 Thread David Wade
or gulls in the week or two to come. It's located on the North side of the trail about midway (.5 mile) from Taft or Overland, unfortunately, the view is through a chain-link fence. David Wade Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Laughing Gull at Boyd Lake, Larimer

2014-10-03 Thread David Wade
, 2014 11:59:05 PM UTC-6, David Wade wrote: Hello Birders, I saw a first year Laughing Gull at Boyd Lake in Loveland today (Oct 2). It was circling over the middle of the lake with a dozen or so Franklin's Gulls. It's pointed wings and darker underwings made it stand out. I managed to get some

[cobirds] Laughing Gull at Boyd Lake, Larimer

2014-10-02 Thread David Wade
in the photostream. https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/15238880960/ David Wade Fort Collins, 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] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Larimer

2014-09-19 Thread David Wade
anybody have any comments? Snipe: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/15290682261/ David Wade Fort Collins, 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] LT Jaeger still present (Larimer)

2014-09-18 Thread David Wade
LT. Jeager present as of 11 am plus 2 Sabines and 1 common/arctic Tern -- 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

[cobirds] LT Jaeger still present (Larimer)

2014-09-18 Thread David Wade
LT. Jeager present as of 11 am plus 2 Sabines and 1 common/arctic Tern -- 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

[cobirds] Re: LT Jaeger still present (Larimer)

2014-09-18 Thread David Wade
. If anybody goes to Boyd for the Jaeger keep your eyes open for it near the entrance. https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/15281178822/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/15095009108/ David Wade Fort Collins, CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Will tomorrow still be a great morning to get out as predicted?

2014-09-11 Thread David Wade
of birds. That's my plan for tomorrow anyway. David Wade Fort Collins, 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] Hummingbird ID help, Larimer

2014-08-31 Thread David Wade
/photos/11383@N05/14911128169/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/15097807145/ David Wade Fort Collins, 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

[cobirds] No Little Blue Heron/Crested Caracara in Larimer

2014-08-03 Thread David Wade
Noticed a posting on the Colorado Rare Bird Alert of possible sightings of both a Little Blue Heron and a Crested Caracara in Larimer County today and had to investigate. Found out that it was a pair of Black-crowned Night-Herons, one adult and one immature. David Wade Fort Collins CO -- You

[cobirds] Hooded Mergansers - Larimer County

2014-07-18 Thread David Wade
in Northern Colorado. David Wade Fort Collins 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

[cobirds] Re: Possible Cactus Wren- Larimer

2014-07-10 Thread David Wade
@N05/14601928416/ I didn't feel like sticking around so I have no news on the Wren. One could say; all quiet on the wren front. Cheers, David Wade Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Re: Possible Cactus Wren- Larimer

2014-07-09 Thread David Wade
to be shorter in the Rock than the Cactus. Comparing my photo to ones on the web it seems more consistent with Rock Wren. I guess i will chalk it up as an aberrantly plumaged Rock Wren. Thanks David Wade Ft Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Re: Possible Cactus Wren- Larimer

2014-07-08 Thread David Wade
The bird was located on the Power Line Trail approximately 2 miles up from the lower Valley Loop Trail. Its just below Mahony(sp?) park. I marked the right side of the trail with an X made of pine cones and on the left side I placed a small rock cairn atop a small boulder. David Wade Ft

[cobirds] Mississippi Kite Fort Collins, Larimer

2014-06-21 Thread David Wade
it lifted up and away. https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/14469995271/ David Wade Fort Collins 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] Re: Blue Grosbeaks

2014-06-02 Thread David Wade
passerine, none the less, possible evidence of breeding there too. I have a few records from Larimer County from 1988 to 1992 and none of those show any Blue Grosbeaks. My first Larimer sighting was is 2011 when I saw one that year. David Wade Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] N Parula, Larimer

2014-05-05 Thread David Wade
Definitely saw 1 Northern Parula, probably 2, at Dixon reservoir today. The Black White warbler continues also. David Wade 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

[cobirds] Dusky Grouse, Larimer

2014-04-24 Thread David Wade
nice pictures of it's inflated air sacs. Here is the link, there are more in the photo stream: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/14003491704/ David Wade Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Re: Dixon Warbler follow-up, Larimer

2014-04-18 Thread David Wade
The Black-throated Gray Warbler still present as of 2:30 this afternoon at Dixon Reservoir. Thanks to Rachel H. for initially locating it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/13905401981/ David Wade Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Red-tailed Hawks, Larimer

2014-04-07 Thread David Wade
: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/13685317484/ Kriders: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/13685016843/ Unknown Raptor: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/13685016843/ David Wade Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Red-tailed Hawks, Larimer

2014-04-07 Thread David Wade
Sorry about the bad link it should be Unknown Raptor: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11383@N05/13685690524/ David Wade -- 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

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