[cobirds] This Thursday - February 8 - Fort Collins Audubon hosts Arvind Panjabi talk on stopping the decline in bird populations

, FoCo) or on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83890405859. John Shenot 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] Updated Access Policy for Timnath Reservoir - Larimer County (no bird observations)

it might interest some in the COBIRDS audience to update/reiterate the town's current policy for public access. See below. Feel free to contact me if you have questions. John Shenot FCAS President Fort Collins, CO Timnath Reservoir is one of the top birding destinations in all of Colorado

[cobirds] Type 1 Evening Grosbeak - Red Fox Meadows (LARIMER)

all, John Shenot 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?h

[cobirds] RFI: Steller's Sea Eagle

nd finally, the fun part: this guy says he had pictures but his hard drive died. He is trying to find a part so he can restore the hard drive. If he succeeds with that, and shares a photo, I'll let this community know of course. Until then, it's just an intriguing story. John Shenot Fort C

[cobirds] Interested in First Edition of "The Birds of North America: Life Histories for the 21st Century"?

. I realize nobody reads paper any more and some of the information is now out of date, but this is more of a collector's item or a showcase for someone with an in-home library. At one time, this was the definitive reference on North American birds. [image: Capture.JPG] Regards, John Shenot, FCAS

[cobirds] RIP Paul Opler

know him missed out, truly. You can read an obituary here: https://www.kibbeyfishburn.com/obituary/paul-opler. John Shenot 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

[cobirds] Fwd: Intermountain West Shorebird Surveys: Last Call, Training Links and Save the Dates!

Forwarding this message from National Audubon, with apologies if it has already appeared on COBIRDS. They are looking for volunteers to survey shorebirds in AUGUST and again next spring. Signup info in the message below. John Shenot Fort Collins -- Forwarded message - From

[cobirds] Re: Thursday, May 12th - Fort Collins Audubon Society hosts Dr. Sheila Turbek for "The Bird Genoscape Project"

I just got a sneak preview of tomorrow's presentation and it looks to me like it will be absolutely fascinating (with gorgeous images, too)!!! Seriously, science/bird geeks won't want to miss this one! John Shenot President, Fort Collins Audubon Society Fort Collins, CO On Wednesday, May 11

[cobirds] Hybrid(?) duck ID help - LARIMER

be. John Shenot 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en *

[cobirds] Bird song ID help request - from today (Larimer)

sparrow singing an ordinary song I've never paid attention to! ebird checklist with very clear recording at: https://ebird.org/checklist/S97827068 Be gentle on me, please... I hesitated to post this but my curiosity won over my fear of being embarrassed. :) John Shenot Fort Collins, CO

[cobirds] Re: Brant in Fort Collins on 19Nov2021 (Larimer)

The Brant located and reported by Dave Leatherman on 11/19 is present again this afternoon at Sheldon Lake in City Park, Fort Collins. Seen by many but I didn't see any updates here. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO On Friday, November 19, 2021 at 2:03:32 PM UTC-7 Dave Leatherman wrote

[cobirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher - McMurry Natural Area (Larimer)

report it anyway. John Shenot 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?h

[cobirds] Singing female Cassin's Finch?

individual bird reported by Dave Leatherman on cobirds a couple of days ago. Thanks, John Shenot 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 mo

[cobirds] Bird behavior in hail storm

just 50 feet off the ground they banked hard and disappeared into a large spruce. They sheltered there until the hail stopped. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Recording of Dave Leatherman's presentation to Fort Collins Audubon Society now available

tps://youtu.be/g7JiaGGg7S4>. (There are a couple of brief gaps in the presentation audio caused by a momentary hiccup in my internet service during the live event. Our apologies to Dave and to viewers for this minor glitch.) John Shenot FCAS President Fort Collins, CO -- -- You re

[cobirds] Re: Fort Collins City Park on 3/15/21

. Maybe it's the same bird and it's been hanging around all winter? What's the normal range for a wintering Merlin? John Shenot Fort Collins, CO On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 10:59:09 AM UTC-6 Dave Leatherman wrote: > Yesterday at Fort Collins City Park I was checking Sheldon Lake f

[cobirds] Re: Tonight! Fort Colllins Audubon Society hosts "Translocation as a Conservation Tool for Lesser Prairie-Chickens"

Update: our speaker tonight has just today requested that we NOT record the presentation, so if you are interested you'll need to tune in tonight. Sorry about the last minute change... John Shenot President, FCAS Fort Collins, CO On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:14:56 AM UTC-7 Andrew

[cobirds] Re: Fort Collins Audubon Invites you to Virtual program on Crossbills presented by Dr. Craig Benkman

. Sorry you missed it - Dr. Benkman's talk was FANTASTIC! John Shenot FCAS President Fort Collins, CO On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 8:36:52 AM UTC-7 Bird Lover wrote: > was this program recorded? If so, can I access it? > > On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10:07:06 AM UTC-7 jlmes...@

[cobirds] Pacific Loon and loon (sp.) - Douglas Reservoir (Larimer)

this morning I have lingering doubts about the one on the right. Hoping for a confident ID and explanation from the experts at COBIRDS. https://ebird.org/checklist/S75318869 Sorry for the slow report. I realize the weather makes these unchaseable... John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher - North Shields Ponds Natural Area, Fort Collins (Larimer)

on both sides of the trail. John Shenot 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.co

[cobirds] Rarity in disguise, Jefferson County

Great find, Tom! Hooded Mergansers have been breeding at a gravel pit pond in Fort Collins since at least 2015. There is at least one eBird checklist documenting an adult with chicks. I have no idea why they favor that site. As you note, it isn’t where they are supposed to breed! John Shenot

[cobirds] Unknown bird!

Oops. Hit “post” too soon. Indigo can hybridize with Lazuli. A hybrid might have wingbars. John Shenot 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 fro

[cobirds] Unknown bird!

Jace, Did you consider Indigo Bunting? They are occasionally seen in the foothills in spring and summer. Depending on the light, they can look bright blue to black. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Northern Parula - Dixon Reservoir (LARIMER)

Brad Biggerstaff found a Northern Parula yesterday and it continues today. Brad and I saw it from The dam at the north end of the reservoir in the trees and brush north of the Dam, more toward the east end of the dam. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Louisiana Waterthrush -- Larimer County

. Congrats to Jessie and Matthew on this find, thanks for sharing it, and please file a report with the Records Committee! John Shenot Fort Collins, CO President, Fort Collins Audubon Society On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 8:49:46 PM UTC-6, Caleb A wrote: > > Hello CObirders, > I chased a

[cobirds] Stating the Obvious: All Fort Collins Audubon Field Trips are Canceled

distancing advice and public health guidelines. "Nature therapy" can help us stay mentally healthy in difficult times! John Shenot FCAS President Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubsc

[cobirds] Re: Talk tomorrow night in Fort Collins

and Janeal Thompson talking about spiders. John Shenot President, Fort Collins Audubon Society On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 7:05:59 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > COBIRDERS, > To those who might be interested, my friend Janeal Thompson and I are > giving a talk to the Fort Col

[cobirds] Stub-tailed wren - Poudre River Trail at Lee Martinez Park (LARIMER)

by many last spring. This bird was silent and I couldn't ID it to species level. I had three brief glimpses in two minutes, and then it disappeared for at least an hour. Lots of places for it to hide, but maybe someone can relocate it and ID it! John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Grandview Cemetery (LARIMER) - 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers still present

here! John Shenot 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 discussion on the

[cobirds] YB Sapsucker and Northern Shrike - Grandview Cemetery (LARIMER)

see or hear any crossbills. John Shenot 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.co

[cobirds] Re: Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches - Lory State Park (Larimer)

Checking my photos at home, I discovered that I had photographed at least one Hepburn's (coastal) GCRF. A little embarrassed I overlooked that detail while I was staring at the live bird! John Shenot Fort Collins, CO On Friday, November 29, 2019 at 11:42:52 AM UTC-7, John Shenot wrote

[cobirds] Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches - Lory State Park (Larimer)

There was a group of about 25 Rosy-Finches feeding on the first rock face from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail this morning 11:00-11:30ish. All gray-crowned, no Hepburn’s. John Shenot Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County

And gone at 7:40. I hope it returns for ithers to see today. John Shenot 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] Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County

Bird is presently (7:26am Saturday) on piwer pole west of highway at Trilby. John Shenot 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, sen

[cobirds] Re: RMNP count

Scott, would you want Fort Collins Audubon Society to mention the RMNP CBC in our newsletter? 100% up to you. If so, are you the contact and can we put your email address in our newsletter? On Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:07:20 AM UTC-7, Scott wrote: > > Hi all, > > The Estes Park/RMNP

[cobirds] 5 Swans on Douglas Res./Larimer

They are all Tundras. I’m with a group closer to them than Rachel is. John Shenot 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] Pacific Loon - Douglas Reservoir- LARIMER

got ID confirmation from Nick Komar. I hope it sticks around for others to see. John Shenot 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, sen

[cobirds] Least Flycatcher singing at Lory State Park (LARIMER)

to be a courageous or confused fellow, or both. I alternately admire and feel sorry for him given the low odds of successfully finding a mate in this location. I wish I had such pluck and determination. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Mourning Warbler/Larimer

Still present in essentially same location at 840am today. Seen next to ditch on north side of bike path by Mark Miller and me. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Re: Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins (Larimer) on 4/30

The Gray Flycatcher was still present this morning. I ran into Dave Leatherman there and we both saw it. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8:16:17 AM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > Birding on nasty spring days can be glorious, albeit physically > unco

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

I saw this bird briefly at 10:40 AM in the rabbit brush between the Cherly Street parking lot and the pond due west of that lot behind the house with the tree fort. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] ID help requested - Spatula hybrid - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)

explain, offline if necessary, why it is in fact an AxB and not an AxC or BxC. Or perhaps it is unidentifiable. If I knew the answer I wouldn't be asking... John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Barrow’s Goldeneye - Cottonwood Hollow (Larimer)

Great views of a male Barrow’s this morning, with several Common Goldeneyes, in the southwestern pond (closest to the river). Much closer than most recent sightings at Fossil Creek Reservoir. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Grandview Cemetery male and female sapsuckers - update (Larimer)

present. Photos of each are sprinkled across eBird reports throughout the winter months. Josh Bruening reported yesterday (in an eBird checklist) that he saw the male YBSA chasing the female, also near the SE corner. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker continues at Grandview Cemetery (Larimer)

and the female always by the maintenance buildings?! Also: I watched a Pine Sisken gathering big mouthfuls of nest material. I think it was spiderweb. In a conifer (I forget which) near the extreme SW corner of the cemetery. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker continues at Grandview Cemetery (Larimer)

This winter visitor is still present. Seen today 1:00 pm in the pine in the SE corner next to chainlink fence around maintenance buildings. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck - Fossil Creek Reservoir (Larimer)

a dozen other duck species were also seen. John Shenot 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...@google

[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye - Fossil Creek Reservoir (Larimer)

easily be overlooked. NO SIGHTING today of the Long-tailed Duck recently reported at this location. I reported 16 duck species in total - worth a visit especially but not only for those with spotting scopes. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: Larimer County gull report

attempts to document a possible rare gull that seems to be lingering around Larimer County. That's all I'm doing, too. John Shenot Fort Collins On Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 7:45:09 PM UTC-7, Nick Komar wrote: > > Like yesterday, the bulk of the Larimer gull flock was hanging ou

[cobirds] Re: Long-Eared Owls/Wellington

For the record, I didn’t mean to chastise or embarrass the person who posted this. I meant to educate newer birders/posters on an important point about birding ethics. I’m not perfect, I’ve done things I regret, and I still have so much to learn. I apologize if my tone was harsh. John Shenot

[cobirds] Re: Long-Eared Owls/Wellington

an ethical line. I hope the posters will learn from this. John Shenot 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] Black-and-white Warbler at Grandview Cemetery, Ft. Collins (Larimer), etc.

Seen again in mixed flock in section 9, at 8:30am today (Thanksgiving). Scattered when a hawk flew through. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[cobirds] Prospect Ponds (LARIMER) - Winter Wren yes, other rarities no

of the bike path through the grove of mature trees. I saw it on the opposite bank from the trail. John Shenot 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 e

[cobirds] Black-and-white Warbler at Grandview Cemetery, Ft. Collins (Larimer), etc.

I relocated the B Warbler at 2:55pm today on the ground beneath 2 large spruce trees south of the road that heads almost due west when you cross the entrance bridge, before that road branches off in 3 directions. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird - Prospect Ponds NA (Larimer)

area parking lot closest to E Prospect Dr. John Shenot 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...@google

[cobirds] Re: Possible Yellow- billed Cuckoo at Larimer Prospect Ponds

I (with other birders) was unable to relocate the cuckoo this morning. HOWEVER... see my other post about a Rusty Blackbird at same location. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO On Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 4:39:36 PM UTC-6, Lori Zabel wrote: > > Currently on view in bushes honest side of

[cobirds] Scoters at Douglas Reservoir

Black Scoter reported to eBird this morning is still present, as is a Surf Scoter. Black with grebes in middle of the Reservoir and surf toward south end. John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Re: DFO Field Trip to Timnath Reservoir

, don't argue with them. Just leave - and again be polite and nice, no matter how frustrating or annoying it might be. Fort Collins Audubon will follow up with the town if this happens and try to rectify the situation. Have a great outing, John Shenot President, Fort Collins Audubon Society

Re: [cobirds] Common Gallinule at Running Deer Natural Area

or someone with a camera (i.e., not me) will be submitting documentation to the Colorado Bird Records Committee. Good luck, John Shenot On Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 6:24:46 AM UTC-6, John Shenot wrote: > > Seen very briefly at 6:15am today July 4. > > John Shenot > Fort Collin

Re: [cobirds] Common Gallinule at Running Deer Natural Area

Seen very briefly at 6:15am today July 4. John Shenot 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...@google

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Boxelder Creek CR 15 (Larimer)

or just 1. John Shenot 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,

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Boxelder Creek CR 15 (Larimer)

Seen in trees west of bridge over creek at 10:25am. Possibly a pair! John Shenot 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] Larimer County Ruddy Turnstone

Still present 6:15am Saturday. South shore of Rigden Res. John Shenot 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] Red-necked Grebe - Green Ridge Glade Reservoir (LARIMER)

During today’s Loveland CBC, Michael Costello and I found a Red-necked Grebe on Green Ridge Glade Reservoir. I believe it was an adult in non-breeding plumage. The Reservoir is on N County Road 29. A second RNGR was also seen in the Loveland count circle today, at Carter Lake! John Shenot Fort

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk still present (Larimer)

The famous hawk was in a tree next to the frontage road north of Prospect from the Welcome Center. Heeding the advice of Michael Tincher, I didn’t stop or pull over near the hawk. I viewed it with a scope from the already-busy RV dealership parking lot several hundred yards away. John Shenot

Re: [cobirds] Harris's Hawk, Larimer cty, 12/18

I looked unsuccessfully from 1:45-4:45 today.I won’t pretend I wasn’t disappointed. But, this is a great place to go birding. I recommend to anyone chasing the hawk that they walk around and see what’s there! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Harris’s Hawk (Larimer) update

. Count week starts Wednesday! John Shenot 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.co

[cobirds] Re: Black-and-white Warbler(BAWW), Larimer

the first December observation. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO On Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 11:59:03 AM UTC-7, Nick Komar wrote: > > The BAWW reported yesterday to CFO Facebook page, is currently being seen > by several birders north of the ELC parking lot along the paved bike trail. &g

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler, Larimer County

This bird is still present 9:47am Tuesday . Seen from dam at north end. John Shenot 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] Black-bellied Plover (not Pacific Golden-Plover) - Larimer

of the COBIRDS community vastly exceeds what is captured in any field guide. Credit goes to another birder, Lori Pivonka, for finding and correctly identifying (on eBird) this Black-bellied Plover. Thanks, John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: Pacific (?!) Golden-Plover - Larimer

Uh-oh. I'm leaning now toward adult female Black-bellied Plover, as originally reported by another birder. I'd appreciate opinions from better birders than me who are willing to look at the eBird report. Sorry about the multiple posts and likely false alarm. John Shenot Fort Collins

[cobirds] Pacific (?!) Golden-Plover - Larimer

is, if you chase it, BE SAFE! Happy birding, John Shenot 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...@googl

[cobirds] Dickcissel - Reservoir Ridge Natural Area (Larimer)

at this location by multiple observers this summer, but I wanted to post here as this appears to be the first August or later record in eBird for Larimer County. So I guess this is late. Still a chance for any listers who have missed this species in 2017! John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received

[cobirds] American Bittern continues at Reservoir Ridge NA (Larimer)

birds, but I didn't find the Dickcissels reported yesterday morning. John Shenot 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] Fort Collins Audubon Society (LARIMER): field trip this Saturday to RMNP

10. The correct date is June 3. Corrected trip details can be found on our website calendar page ( http://www.fortcollinsaudubon.org/pages/calendar.html) and on our facebook page. Sorry for the confusion. P.S. Non-members are welcome to attend. John Shenot FCAS President and Field Trip

[cobirds] Possible Gilded Flicker, Fort Collins

the bird; and 2) I once said to Nick with no evidence whatsoever (though he wouldn't remember this) that I figured there had been Gilded Flickers seen in Colorado, just not properly identified. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Larimer

FYI this local rarity was originally reported on the Fort Collins Audubon Society facebook page by Daniel Stangeland, a birder visiting from Florida who probably hasn't heard of COBIRDS. Thanks to Daniel and congrats to David Wade, who hopefully won't be the last local to find this gem. John

[cobirds] Re: Big Day by Bike -- May 14

your recommendation that people give Big Day by Bike a try! John Shenot Fort Collins, CO On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 9:00:48 AM UTC-6, Chris Rurik wrote: > Hello all -- > > On Saturday I made my first attempt at a Big Day on Bike. My route was > basically St. Vrain Mountain - Alle

[cobirds] White-winged Dove - Museum of Discovery feeders - Fort Collins (Larimer)

Locally very uncommon just now; flew toward bike trail John Shenot 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] Re: Global Big Day - May 14!

from our website at http://fortcollinsaudubon.org/birdathon. John Shenot FCAS President Fort Collins, CO On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 1:23:10 PM UTC-6, David Suddjian wrote: > Dear COBirders, > > The second annual Global Big Day > <http://cornell.us2.list-manage.co

[cobirds] Re: Participants Wanted - Fort Collins Audubon Society Birdathon Fundraiser

to our Birdathon coordinator, Bill Miller, at 5mcorpATcomcast.net. You can also email Bill if you are looking for Birdathon teammates, or want to make a pledge. Regards, John Shenot FCAS President Fort Collins, CO On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:21:12 AM UTC-6, John Shenot wrote: > F

[cobirds] Scarlet Tanager still present - Lee Martinez (Larimer)

Seen by two of us at 6:10pm in the previously reported location. Maybe 30 yards downstream of the dam. Yay! John Shenot 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

[cobirds] Lee Martinez Park, Fort Collins (Larimer) - no tanager but...

to the bike path, just north and slightly east of the parking lot. Nice consolation birds on a lovely morning. John Shenot 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

[cobirds] Participants Wanted - Fort Collins Audubon Society Birdathon Fundraiser

* <http://www.fortcollinsaudubon.org/birdathon.html>. (I believe the list-serve rules allow me to post this announcement about a non-profit organization fundraiser. My sincere apologies if this is out-of-bounds.) John Shenot FCAS President Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message becau

[cobirds] Clark's Grebe - Douglas Reservoir (Larimer)

At mid-day there weren't many birds at Douglas Reservoir but there was quality: a Clark's Grebe in a small group of Westerns; a Lesser Black-backed Gull; and a pair of Red-breasted Mergansers. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane - N Poudre Reservoir #3 (LARIMER)

There was a lone crane on the north shore of N Poudre #3 this morning. I had distant but unobstructed views from the roadside. This reservoir also had huge numbers of white-cheeked geese and various ducks. Nearby Douglas Reservoir had two adult plumage Lesser Black-backed Gulls. John Shenot

[cobirds] Re: Yellow-throated Warbler Fort Collins

you! John Shenot 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] Eastern Bluebirds - Bobcat Ridge (LARIMER)

4 Eastern Bluebirds were seen this morning at the western intersection of the Powerline and Valley Loop trails during the Fort Collins Audubon Society field trip/monthly survey. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan, Lon Hagler Reservoir, Loveland, Larimer county

The swan was absent at 8:49am and duck hunters were present with many decoys in the water and on the west shore. John Shenot 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] Gray-crowned Rosy Finches - Livermore Community Church (LARIMER)

- look for my eBird report if interested.) Nothing else out of the ordinary present. A couple of siskins and some tree sparrows, and other common birds. John Shenot Fort Collins, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Re: Tennessee Warbler at PERC, CSU, Fort Collins (Larimer), noon on 11/19

flushed a bird from the ground that had the GISS of a shorebird. Smaller than a killdeer and bigger than a peep. Joe and I were Baffled by that, given that the property has no water. Woodcock? (Baseless speculation) John Shenot Fort Collins -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Tundra Swans - N Poudre Res #4 (LARIMER)

5 Tundra swans on the ice right now at this small reservoir. Yellow in front of eyes visible. Trying to digiscope. John Shenot 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: Eastern Larimer County 11/1

I wasn't with Andy but also saw the Dunlin and Dowitchers at Timnath this morning. One very late American Avocet was also still there (continuing from previous reports). John Shenot Fort Collins On Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 1:56:29 PM UTC-7, Andrew Bankert wrote: > I hit a few reservo

[cobirds] Phalaropes and Stilts at Duck Lake (LARIMER)

for sharing sightings and happy birding! John Shenot 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] Timnath Reservoir (LARIMER) - no sightings - update on access policy for non-residents

. John Shenot 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 email to cobirds

Re: [cobirds] Timnath Reservoir Apparent closure, Larimer county

have to PAY for this privilege just as town residents (I'm told) are paying for park passes. Please contact me if you want to strategize on how to get a positive outcome. (But note I will be out of town all week and slow to respond.) John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Another(?) Chestnut-sided Warbler - Poudre River Trail/Nix Farm (LARIMER)

if there is more than one of these around. Didn't really study how extensive the chestnut sides were. Oops. For what it's worth, I remember the crown being very bright yellow and the black stripes on the face being distinct, perhaps suggesting a male. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler - Butterfly Woods (Larimer)

I found this bird at butterfly woods at the south end of the bridge. Photographed by cole wild. Approximately nine am. John Shenot 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

[cobirds] Golden-winged Warbler - Butterfly Woods (Larimer)

This is a Fort Collins Natural Area. Park at Larimer County Lions Park on Overland Trail. Follow bike path down river and across river on foot bridge to Butterfly Woods. John Shenot Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker - Poudre Trail/Butterfly Woods (LARIMER)

at Butterfly Woods. Same property also had a Wild Turkey. John Shenot 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

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