[cobirds] Re: ***Walden Loon Clarity

2021-06-25 Thread Joe Kipper
Thank you Caleb, I agree. Hopefully another rarity will turn up that will be worth the drive for you ;) Joe Kipper Fort Collins On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 9:41:10 AM UTC-6 Caleb Strand wrote: > Hi All, > > I am currently working out in Central Nebraska, so I was intrigued when

[cobirds] Re: Chrismas Count at Rawhide Power Station Saturday January 2, 2021

2020-12-26 Thread Joe Kipper
f you want to contact me privately. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 9:25:12 AM UTC-7 jay...@gmail.com wrote: > Jay & Cindy Hutchins are interested > > jay...@gmail.com > > > On Friday, December 25, 2020 at 6:54:26 AM UTC-7 Gary Ackert wrote:

[cobirds] Re: Will the Gyrfalcon Return?

2020-11-22 Thread Joe Kipper
of refinding the Gyrfalcon makes birding in the area a little more exciting and motivates me to get out. Good luck to all winter raptor watchers!! Joe Kipper Fort Collins On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 7:34:40 PM UTC-7 mitchellba...@gmail.com wrote: > I thought I'd ask if anyone has been on the look

[cobirds] Re: Rough-legged Hawk/Weld

2020-10-31 Thread Joe Kipper
, I've already seen 1 Roughie, 3 Ferrugs, 7 Harlans, and 6 Prairie Falcons. I know multiple birders have started seeing some Short-eared Owls as well in Larimer, so if this week is any indication of the rest of the winter, I would predict that we will have a great season for northern raptors. Joe

[cobirds] New Hotspot for Hohnholz Lakes Area

2020-09-29 Thread Joe Kipper
ations" and hit the "Edit" button next to your personal location. This will give you multiple options, Select "Merge" and then click on the new hotspot. All of the lists you have submitted at that personal location will now be in the hotspot. Good birding everyone, I can't w

[cobirds] Re: Rocky Mountain National Park

2020-09-16 Thread Joe Kipper
Thanks for these updates Carl - very helpful. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 9:32:43 AM UTC-6 carlb...@gmail.com wrote: > Three days of birding in RMNP since September 5 is not a big sample but I > noticed an apparent lack of birds both quantity and v

Re: [cobirds] Hawk i.d. Storm Mountain, Larimer Cty

2020-09-15 Thread Joe Kipper
Unfeathered legs are also a huge field mark, thank you Todd D. Good Birding everyone! In a few months we will have plenty of opportunities to study the many buteos that winter here and their endless myriad of unique color morphs and plumages. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Tuesday, Septem

Re: [cobirds] Just a question

2020-09-14 Thread Joe Kipper
Pipit? Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:33:37 PM UTC-6 DuWayne Worthington wrote: > I would vote for quail then. > > *DuWayne Worthington* > > *Science Teaching Faculty* > > > *Valor Christian High School* > > *Influence through Ex

[cobirds] Re: help with bird ID at Big Thompson Ponds SWA

2020-09-05 Thread Joe Kipper
Bev, Both photos show a European Starling! Joe Kipper On Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1:26:27 PM UTC-6 bhea...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi All, > > I realize that the photo of the bird flying is too blurry for Merlin to > help with identification, but it shows better how the head i

[cobirds] Re: Window strike bird ID from west central Oregon

2020-08-19 Thread Joe Kipper
This bird is a male Wilson's Warbler. This species is currently migrating southwards. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:56:57 PM UTC-6 prair...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_0153.JPG][image: IMG_0152.JPG] > > > On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:43:44 AM

[cobirds] Jackson County shorebirds

2020-08-13 Thread Joe Kipper
Wonderful photos Tom!! Joe Kipper, 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 from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[cobirds] Re: Can you identify these fledglings?

2020-06-16 Thread Joe Kipper
I agree with Michael, they look like Buteos, probably RTHA Joe Kipper 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 from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Re: Eastern Meadowlark?

2020-05-18 Thread Joe Kipper
to do that as well! My media has finally been processed and can be viewed here https://ebird.org/checklist/S69200228 Happy Birding everyone - please stay healthy!! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins joe.kippe...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

2020-05-08 Thread Joe Kipper
, it never called while I was there. I did not think to record it either. Joe Kipper 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 from it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Rose-breasted X Black-headed Grosbeak hybrid -- LARIMER

2020-05-08 Thread Joe Kipper
intriguing individual, and I'm sure other hybrids similar to this one can potentially be seen along the Front Range. Photos and a more in depth description of the bird are on the checklist below. https://ebird.org/checklist/S68624832 Happy Migration! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received

[cobirds] Short-eared Owl, Rocky Mountain Arsenal

2020-04-17 Thread Joe Kipper
to wherever its headed! Joe Kipper, 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 from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[cobirds] Re: Douglas County ID question

2020-04-10 Thread Joe Kipper
Looks like Western Meadowlark. The shape is perfect, it is very bright yellow on the front, and if you look close, the dark "V" that you mentioned is visible! > > Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[cobirds] Eastern phoebe? Larimer

2020-04-03 Thread Joe Kipper
the habitat is similar the that of the areas along the Thompson River that Eastern Phoebes inhabit in Loveland. I can only speculate and hope that it will happen someday! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] BOHEMIAN WAXWING flock, Larimer County

2020-03-19 Thread Joe Kipper
be in the same general area tomorrow. However, I am hopeful that others will be able to see these birds as well! Good luck!! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Re: Mountain Bluebirds

2020-03-14 Thread Joe Kipper
al patches today across the Front Range. https://ebird.org/checklist/S65777922 it wont be long before we'll be having shorebirds and warblers moving through as well!!! Happy Birding everyone. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Dippers - 470 & South Platte Reservoir

2020-02-11 Thread Joe Kipper
, because I'm struggling to do so with my videos. Joe Kipper, 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 from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@google

[cobirds] Re: Snowy Owl, N Sterling, Logan

2019-12-25 Thread Joe Kipper
Birder's, I also spent several hours in Logan county yesterday afternoon searching for the SNOW within the State Park and along several roads in the surrounding vicinity without finding the bird. Hopefully someone will rediscover the owl wherever it is at. Merry Christmas, Joe Kipper, Fort

[cobirds] Re: No Gyrfalcon Today, 12-17

2019-12-17 Thread Joe Kipper
of the cemetery. Photo is on my checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S62402421 Happy Birding Joe Kipper, 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 from it, sen

[cobirds] Cooperative GYRFALCON, Larimer

2019-12-16 Thread Joe Kipper
I should also say that when the Gyfalcon left, it was flying very high to the North East heading into Fort Collins. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Cooperative GYRFALCON, Larimer

2019-12-16 Thread Joe Kipper
spent preening. I have links to photos attached. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/193496751 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/193496761 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/193496821 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/193496801 Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon seen this morning, Larimer

2019-12-12 Thread Joe Kipper
: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/192766011 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/192766021 Happy Birding, Joe Kipper 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 e

[cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon--no

2019-11-29 Thread Joe Kipper
I staked out west Trilby road from 7:40 to 8:30 am this morning and there was no sign of the Gyrfalcon. A thick fog was blanketing the landscape for most of the time, so visibility was not ideal. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Red-necked Grebe,Larimer

2019-11-27 Thread Joe Kipper
frozen. It might be worth checking other nearby bodies of water. I checked Swede Lake on my way home, which was entirely frozen and had zero birds. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County

2019-11-24 Thread Joe Kipper
I staked out the Trilby Rd. today from 7:30 to 8:30 and no sign of the Gyr. However, others have told me that Sunday is likely no the best for the bird; since the landfill is closed and there is no one to stir up the trash, the gull activity is basically zero. Good luck, Joe Kipper Fort Collins

[cobirds] Re: Gyr Larimer 11/16

2019-11-16 Thread Joe Kipper
> > Thank you Joyce! I was there around 9:40 and the bird must have left by that time. It seems like he/she never sits still for very long! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] ID help on a goose sp., Larimer

2019-11-16 Thread Joe Kipper
goose, and even if it not identifiable, I thought I would share the photos just so others can enjoy this beautiful bird! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[cobirds] Re: Two Northern Goshawks in Fort Collins (Larimer county)

2019-11-11 Thread Joe Kipper
Sorry about the typo, I meant to say it gained altitude and flew off towards the southeast. -- 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] Two Northern Goshawks in Fort Collins (Larimer county)

2019-11-11 Thread Joe Kipper
feeder. Also a new yard bird for me! Joe Kipper, 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 from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegro

[cobirds] Re: Gryfalcon, Larimer County

2019-11-07 Thread Joe Kipper
Has anyone checked Reservoir Ridge Natural Area yet? The Gyr spent a little bit of time there last year. Joe Kipper, 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 e

[cobirds] Re: Gryfalcon, Larimer County

2019-11-07 Thread Joe Kipper
No bird when I left Trilby Rd. around 9 am. I did have a Prairie Falcon between Taft Hill and Shields though. Has anybody else noticed ebird webpage not working today, or is that just my device? Joe Kipper, fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon in Larimer County

2019-11-05 Thread Joe Kipper
e on your checklist from your account is not the same as what we see! Congrats on photographing the Gyr!!! Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[cobirds] Re: Locations in Post Titles?

2019-10-24 Thread Joe Kipper
> > I'm pretty sure that is the standard. Even if it isn't, I always do it > because it makes sense and I believe it is good etiquette. > Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Re: Parasitic Jaeger, Larimer.

2019-10-14 Thread Joe Kipper
Still there when I left around 12:40pm, viewed by several from Breakwater > Dr on the south side of the lake. At on point the Jaeger made a close flyby > to us birders while pursuing a Ring-billed Gull, adn the photos are in this > cheklist. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S6062

[cobirds] Continuing DUNLIN and other shorebirds, Larimer

2019-10-06 Thread Joe Kipper
Hey birders, Dunlin, Black-bellied Plover, and Semipalmated Sandpiper continuing at Timnath Reservoir yesterday with Josh Bruening and a couple other birders. My ebird checklist with photos can be viewed here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60401272 Happy fall migration! Joe Kipper Fort

[cobirds] Re: Prothonotary Warbler - Fort Collins

2019-09-22 Thread Joe Kipper
Forgot to sign... Joe Kipper, 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 from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler - Fort Collins

2019-09-22 Thread Joe Kipper
I saw the Prothonotary Warbler again in the southeast corner of the CSU Environmental Learning Center at 4:45pm (after Nick Komar was there). Bird was silent and not moving much, so it was hard for me to locate. After I photographed it it flew downstream towards Arapahoe Bend natural area.

Re: [cobirds] Possible Old Pileated Woodpecker Tree in CO?

2019-08-25 Thread Joe Kipper
Joe/Dave, I clicked on the link you posted and it did not work. Is there any way you can post it again or is there some other way to vies the photos? Joe Kipper Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Re: What is this fellow (or lady)?

2019-08-12 Thread Joe Kipper
Also known as Woodhouse's Scrub Jay. [image: Let's See What Kind MG_4383.JPG] > > >> -- 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] FIELD SPARROW (Larimer)

2019-08-03 Thread Joe Kipper
Field Sparrow continuing at Devils Backbone Open Space this morning. Heard bouncing ball song from Hunter's Loop Tr. Reported yesterday by Denise B. on ebird. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker, Fort Collins

2019-05-28 Thread Joe Kipper
Hey all, The adult Red-headed Woodpecker is still continuing at the CSU Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins (Larimer). I saw it at 1:00pm today. Ebird checklist with photos is visible here. <https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56846943> Joe Kipper, Fort Collins -- You re

[cobirds] Today's rarities (Larimer)

2019-05-22 Thread Joe Kipper
our beloved state bird!! One of our ebird checklists with photos can be viewed here <https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56621845>. Enjoy the rest of migration, Joe Kipper - Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado B