[cobirds] Re: Help us locate groups of swallows!

Elena, the links to Amanda in the GWRC only return here to COBids on Google. How do we contact Amanda? There was a nice size group of swallows around Havana Ponds at the Arsenal on Sunday (I got a few nice pictures!). Gary Bowen, Thornton On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 8:16:18 PM UTC-6

[cobirds] Black-necked Stilt, RM Arsenal Apr. 3

Great Sunday morning at the Arsenal! The black-necked stilt cooperated for over 20 minutes along the north easter corner of Lake Ladora. Pics on iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/110384599 Gary Bowen, Thornton -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Lagerman Resv. and Pella Crossing on Sunday morning

Common Merganser Bufflehead Northern Shoveler Gadwall Pieded-bill Grede Osprey Great Blue Heron American Coot Ring-billed Gull Killdeer American Avocete Red-winged Blackbird Canad Geese American Robin Gary Bowen, Thornton -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Bushtit in Wheatridge

Saw my first little bushtit of the season in Prospect Park, Wheatridge(?) on Sunday morning. Pic and general location: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/109112260 Gary Bowen Thornton -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

Re: [cobirds] A situation (Boulder)

Well said, Robin! I fit in the photographer-birder group and shoot with a 960mm (effective) lens on a 32.5 MP camera so I *don't* have to disturb the subject or place myself in danger. Gary Bowen Thornton On Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 5:02:33 PM UTC-7 ynoz4...@gmail.com wrote: > Respectfu

[cobirds] Re: No joy on the Denver County pyrrhuloxia 2/27

the wonderful pleasure of listening to it sing for about two minutes! I couldn't locate it while it sang. I did get pics of a spotted towhee in the brush next to the alley. Gary Bowen Thornton, CO On Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 11:18:47 AM UTC-7 modise wrote: > My wife Kristin and I spent ab

[cobirds] Northern Shrike (juvenile), Adams County

Founds this little Northern Shrike along the S. Platte River trail just down stream from Valente Open Space in Adams County. Sunday Jan. 2, 2022 around 9:00AM Juvenile Norther Shrike Location on Googel Maps

[cobirds] American Bittern, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder, CO

Nice set of pics watching this bittern for over 15 minutes. Sunday morning at Sawhill Ponds, Boulder, CO. Here are three pics on iNaturalist link: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/97257321 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Re: Need help w/hawk ID

Thank you Lori for your reply! Young Cooper's looks like the ID. Regards, Gary Bowen, Thornton On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 8:52:30 AM UTC-6 Gary Bowen (Thornton) wrote: > Found at Metzger Farm in Westminster/Broomfield on Sunday morning before > dawn. I'm thinking young Cooper'

[cobirds] Need help w/hawk ID

Found at Metzger Farm in Westminster/Broomfield on Sunday morning before dawn. I'm thinking young Cooper's hawk but the white eyebrow is interesting. https://app.box.com/s/wl10g74f3svrsu7qw24ex50ux6xid0jb Gary Bowen, Thornton -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: Leucistic Bird Photos wanted

of Nature and Science. Would be great if it was mounted. Gary Bowen, Thornton On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 12:16:51 PM UTC-7 mvjo...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi George...I have MANY. It will take a bit to find them among my 20,000 > photos But I know where they are. Coincidentally, I just posted

Re: [cobirds] Help ID, please

Wow, this group is great! So many replies in such a short time, I'm impressed! Thank you everyone! Gary Bowen Thornton, CO On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:59:20 PM UTC-7 DuWayne Worthington wrote: > I would vote for a horned lark > > *DuWayne Worthington* > > *Science T

[cobirds] Help ID, please

Found this bird at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Refuge yesterday and can ID it. Looks like a meadowlark in size but not as thin and coloring is wrong. Any ideas? https://app.box.com/s/z9c0lt5q1izamh4rl9akh18dimx61hip Gary Bowen Thornton, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: Northern Mockingbird, Adams

I can confirm - saw it a couple days later, same location as described. Gary Bowen Thornton, CO On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 9:12:26 AM UTC-7 jeff.p...@gmail.com wrote: > I spotted a Northern Mockingbird at McKay lake in Adams County just before > noon. Not sure if it is that note

[cobirds] Re: Barr Lake Sunday

I have seen a couple dozen meadow larks over the past two weeks along the S Platte River trail between 104th and 120th in Adams County. Also saw a couple at RM Arsenal about three weeks ago. Gary Bowen, Thornton On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 3:39:08 PM UTC-7 Dave Cameron wrote: >

[cobirds] Common Goldeneye at Metzger Farm, Westminster/Broomfield

Common Goldeneye in the large pond at Metzger Farm Open Space on Monday morning shortly after 8:00am. Also had hooded mergansers, geese and mallards. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/65082482 Gary Bowen, Thornton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Bald Eagles remodeling nest along S. Platte in Adams County

Thursday Nov. 12 Watched a pair of bald eagles fixing things up and enjoying each other. This nest has been here for years. Located about a mile down stream from 104th. A few pics: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/64850628 Gary Bowen, Thornton -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Bonaparte's Gull, Union Reservoir, Longmont, 11-5-20

One lone Bonaparte's Gull at Union Reservoir on Thursday morning. Pic and location: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/64288780 Gary Bowen, Thornton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Westminster to Denver - hundreds of sandhill cranes

Around 1:15pm Wenesday 10-14-20, watched and photographed numerous large flocks of sandhill cranes flying south, low along the Front Range all the way east to areas south of DIA (I was at the Arsenal). Hundreds of cranes in the air at any given time for about 30 minutes. Gary Bowen, Thornton

[cobirds] Re: Sources Say Westminster White RT Hawk Has Died

Forgot to sign the post, sorry. Gary Bowen, Thornton On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 8:18:58 PM UTC-6, Gary Bowen (Thornton) wrote: > > Manager of the Wild Birds Unlimited informed my photographer friend this > week that the Westminster white red-tailed hawk was found dead. He said th

[cobirds] Sources Say Westminster White RT Hawk Has Died

Manager of the Wild Birds Unlimited informed my photographer friend this week that the Westminster white red-tailed hawk was found dead. He said the body will be sent for autopsy. Explains why I hadn't seen it last week. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] CPW SWA/STL License Complaint Filed in Court

a proper and valid Colorado hunting or fishing license from accessing a State Wilderness Area (“SWA”) or State Trust Land (“STL”). They seek judicial review and injunctive relief. View the filing (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mfq5IKnMteT6OEFbkZ6_rKRTFnlhZOX9/view Gary Bowen, Thornton -- You

[cobirds] Re: Question about great blue herons

I have spent too much time watching GBHs and have seen this behavior numerous times. Hunger is a great motivator - I think the parents do it deliberately. Never fear though as the parents probably aren't too far away and will do a flyby checkup during the day. Gary Bowen, Thornton On Monday

[cobirds] Re: help ID owls on Pier One signage Loveland

Your pics are fine. They are great horned owlets. Gary Bowen, Thornton On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 8:35:43 PM UTC-6, Beverly Head wrote: > > [image: mystery owl 6.10.2020.jpg][image: mystery owlets 6.10.2020.jpg] > Dang, it's tough being newby birder!! I thought that I could capture

Re: [cobirds] Common Yellowthroat Southwest Variation

e. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins > > On Jun 1, 2020, at 12:13 PM, Gary Bowen (Thornton) > wrote: > >  > Found 5/31 along the Big Dry Creek Trail approx 100 yds north of the > Metzger Farm trail intersection. First time I've see one in this area (over > 5 yrs)

[cobirds] Re: Little Gull flyby Adams County

Thanks for the discussion and education! I'm going with Franklin's Gull. I wish my photo was clearer but as a photographer sometimes I have to take what is given. Regards, Gary Bowen, Thornton On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 6:50:48 AM UTC-6, Gary Bowen (Thornton) wrote: > > Had a lone

[cobirds] Re: Little Gull flyby Adams County

Thanks Steve. It was a lucky shot in the rain. Two iNaturtalists and the Gull Watchers group have tag it as a Little Gull. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/47688487 HOWEVER, you make a good arguement for a Franklin’s gull - I'm open to changing the ID. Gary Bowen, Thornton On Friday

[cobirds] Little Gull flyby Adams County

Had a lone flyby of a Little Gull on 5/28/20 along S. Platte River at 104th in Adams County. Gary Bowen, Thornton [image: IMG_1291-LittleGull.jpg] [image: IMG_1292-LittleGull.jpg] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Northern Rough-winged Swallow at Metzger Farm, Westminster

is the steep creek bank off the path from the farm just before it crosses the foot bridge to the Big Dry Creek Trail. Gary Bowen, Thornton [image: NorthernRough-wingedSwallow.jpg] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Re: ALL WHITE RED-TAILED HAWK (4/4/2020) Westminster City Park

This one has been around quite a long time. A treat to see it! I wish I had such a nice photo of it but I always see it while I'm driving. Gary Bowen Thornton On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 12:00:03 PM UTC-6, Senglan9 wrote: > > I live beside Westminster City Park near Broomfield. Last

[cobirds] Re: Sandhill crane flyover at Barr Lake, Adams County

[image: SHCranes_BarrLake_2-21-20.jpg] Here they are from Friday the 21st. Gary Bowen, Thornton On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 8:30:39 AM UTC-7, Candice Johnson wrote: > > > Yesterday Feb. 22 at 8am, three Sandhill Cranes flew over Barr Lake, > making their characteristic cal