Re: [cobirds] Where do Dark-eyed Juncos spend cold nights (Arapahoe)?

Juncos seems to nestle as close to the base of the house as possible, under porches and behind bushes.  But I love the way the flickers flatten themselves on the lee side of the trunk of our honey locust to keep warm.  They often line up along the trunk, as flattened as they can get.  It is so

[cobirds] Sandhill cranes, northwest Fort Collins

At 11am this morning there was a big flock of sandhill cranes of about 200 in a long V, and then they regrouped into two Vs. Wonderful! Libby Edwards Northwest Fort Collins Larimer county -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes north Fort Collins

of the usual suspects were there. Libby Edwards North Fort Collins Larimer County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this gro

[cobirds] Sandhills are on the move

At 7:30 am today we had a flock of about 80-100 fly over our northwest Fort Collins home in perfect “V” formation. A wonderful magical way to greet the day! Libby Edwards Larimer County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Larimer County

Hello This morning we had a Harris Sparrow, male in full breeding plumage, and also a Rose Breasted Grosbeak, male not quite in full breeding plumage, in our yard. When I tried to put the grosbeak on ebird, I had no option for Rose breasted grosbeak. Please advise. Libby Edwards Northwest Fort

Re: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

I love these stories is why I still read Cobird! Thank you do much. Cassins male and female, Evening grosbeaks, and a flock of Bohemians in my yard this week! Libby Edwards North Fort Collins > On Jan 31, 2023, at 11:16 AM, Matt Webb wrote: > >  > Hey all, > > I always e

Re: [cobirds] Yard day

is using the birdbath. Thanks Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County > On Nov 19, 2022, at 12:49 PM, charles...@gmail.com > wrote: > > 13 degrees and snow brought a lot of new and old visitors today. The > solitaire was in watering and snagging Russian olive berries. A big flo

[cobirds] Snow Geese and Ross’ Geese, Larimer County

. They were not very high and easy to see. Please comment! Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more opti

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Larimer County, North Fort Collins

in a south, southwest direction more or less in formation. There were approximately 80-100 individuals. Keep your eyes on the sky! Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County Colorado -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Red-headed woodpeckers, Young Gulch, Larimer CO

in a tree hole presumably nesting, in exactly the same area. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more opti

[cobirds] Information about Salmonella outbreak in Colorado

Hello I have heard from a few sources that there is a salmonella outbreak in Idaho and Utah with bird die offs. What, if any, news is there about Colorado birds and what is recommended to do about this to keep it spreading here? Thanks Libby Edwards Larimer County -- -- You received

[cobirds] Sandhill cranes, Larimer County

At 10:30 today, Sunday, a huge flock of Sandhills flew high overhead, maybe 130-150 birds, circling and then forming. This was at Bingham Hill Road, so look south along the foothills from now on. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Larimer County

a place to roost again for the night? This was a magnificent experience seeing all those cranes lift off for us unexpectedly. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Larimer county, of Hooded mergansers, buffleheads, and Golden eyes and more

and come back up, it was harassed immediately by a gull, then it would dive back down. It did not seem that worried by the gulls. The gulls seemed more worried they were not getting anything. Scattered around the pond were common golden eyes, and two pied billed grebes. Libby Edwards Fort

Re: [cobirds] Death Knell for the RBA

I agree! Please keep CObird alive! I know so many people who still enjoy it and depend on it, not just scrolling through all the E bird lists. Libby Edwards Larimer County > On May 25, 2020, at 9:10 AM, Ira Sanders wrote: > >  > That's how I see it for the best single source of

[cobirds] Blackpoll warbler, Dixon Reservoir, Larimer County

At 8:30 am two male blackpoll warblers were seen by two people. The birds were working the trees south of the road towards the dam about mid height. At 10:30 am one blackpoll warbler was refound by three of us on the approach road from the north gate, in a tree on the left. Libby Edwards Fort

[cobirds] Northern Parula and Black and White Warbler - Larimer County, Lions Park

was hopping along the branches. At 5:30 pm, the Parula was still there in the same exact area, going back and forth in the scrubby brush along the river. Three of us were looking at it then. I would imagine it is still there. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received

[cobirds] Larimer County yard birds: black-headed grosbeak (FOY)

outside the yard. Plus the usual suspects, magpie, flickers, etc. Thanks Doug for the great Poorwill story! Those stories just around our home are inspiring to keep a closer watch and be out at odd hours too. Thanks for the fun yard tales all Libby Edwards Northwest Fort Collins Larimer County

Re: [cobirds] A Nunn Yard First!/Weld

I love these yard emails! In Northwest Fort Collins this morning we had 6 male Western tanagers at the feeders as well as 2 male Bullocks orioles vying for a place on the suet. Then the female tanagers showed up, but just 2 of them. Let them work that out! I agree! So colorful! Libby

[cobirds] Larimer County, brown thrashers

the vacant field next to the house), a meadowlark (singing on the fence), and the other usual suspects. Quite the afternoon at home! This was after we had gone elsewhere birding! Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

finch! The pair of Bush tits are still there as well as the usual heard birds. Libby Edwards Fort Collins > On Mar 30, 2020, at 1:46 PM, 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > In response to your suggestion to suspend this bird list, I would ask that > we pleas

[cobirds] Red Breasted Merganser, Larimer County

Junior High School. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[cobirds] A wise posting below and Larimer County feeder birds: including a Cassin’s finch

random acts of joy right at home! That is not to say I won’t go out birding, alone or with my husband. Be safe and be well, Libby Edwards Northwest Fort Collins Larimer Country > On Mar 20, 2020, at 7:49 AM, 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > > I’m hearing via Facebook

[cobirds] Random acts of gratefulness: sandhill cranes, bushtits, and more Larimer County

. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[cobirds] Nighthawks, Larimer county

a bit once more and now seem settled for the day. Libby Edwards Northwest Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Bobolinks, Larimer County, Reservoir Ridge

, please!” Libby Edwards Fort Collins, Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [cobirds] Re: Larimer County-probably no point at all...

. Libby Edwards Northwest Fort Collins before the foothills Larimer County > On Jun 12, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Derek Hill wrote: > > Hi Josh, > > I am curious of the nighthawks as well. I had not seen or heard a single one > this year until about two days ago. Now they are

[cobirds] Red-headed woodpecker continues, Larimer County

A few tanagers are still hanging around our feeders, with a few Lazuli buntings, black-headed grosbeaks, and occasionally a female or male oriole, but the red-headed woodpecker is the most stunning. He likes the sunflower seeds the best but will eat some suet too. Libby Edwards Northwest Fort

[cobirds] Red-headed woodpecker and rose-breasted grosbeak, Larimer County

seeing a black-headed grosbeak. It is hard to leave the window! Libby Edwards Northwest Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

[cobirds] Bullock’s x Baltimore Oriole hybrid male adult, Larimer County

illustrates it perfectly on page 440. This has been some kind of colorful spring! Libby Edwards Northwest Fort Collins Larimer County -- 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] Indigo Bunting and hybrid Indigo/Lazuli Bunting, Larimer County

Western Tanagers. Several stayed around until the light started to dim about 7:45 pm. It was quite a colorful afternoon and evening. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Larimer County, Fort Collins, Palm warbler

warblers, one blue gray gnatcatcher, a slew of chipping sparrows, and a great egret. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer county -- 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] Gyrfalcon, Larimer County, Fort Collins

A gyrfalcon was seen soaring over west central Fort Collins about 2 pm, near the cemetery. It was very light with definitive black wing tips. Seen by two people, no pictures. Libby Edwards -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Larimer County, Estes Park, American Redstarts

Between 10 and 11 am in the Matthews-Reservoir Bird Sanctuary, two of us saw a male and female American Redstart. We also saw a Black and white warbler, many yellow warblers, a male and female Common yellowthroat, and a few Audubon’s yellow-rumored warblers. Libby Edwards Fort Collins

[cobirds] Larimer County, Lory State Park, Northern pygmy owl

there. On November 23rd at about 8-9 am, 4 evening grosbeaks came to our water in the backyard in northwest Fort Collins. They stayed around for about 15 minutes exploring my vegetable garden and drinking, and then they were gone. Libby Edwards Larimer County Fort Collins -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] Snow Geese in Denver Co

Yesterday afternoon over Fort Collins the unmistakable sound of snow geese made me look up and three flocks of about 50 snow geese each came spiderwebbing across the sky going south Libby Edwards Larimer County > On Nov 8, 2017, at 8:54 AM, ROBERT RIGHTER <rorigh...@earthlink.net&

[cobirds] A pair of Three-toed Woodpeckers, Lory State Park, Larimer county

Yesterday on the Overlook trail, deep in a gully bend in the forest on a leaning dead tree, two Three-toed woodpeckers were ripping the bark off as I went by. I came back about 1/2 hour later and they were still there working away. Libby Edwards Fort Collins, Larimer County -- You received

[cobirds] 7 bobolinks, a blue grosbeak, and a female and male dickcissel singing, Larimer County

About 7 to 8:30 pm last evening 1/2 mile along the fence of the Reservoir Ridge trail from Overland Drive, Fort Collins. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Two Singing Dickcissels, Reservoir Ridge, Larimer County

The dickcissels are still present near the parking lot in the first part of the trail from Overland Drive, sometimes on the fence to the north, and sometimes on a mullein to the south. Both were seen at 10 am and then again at 11 am. Thank you to the kind lady who steered me there. Libby

[cobirds] Singing male yellow-rumped warbler, Lory State Park, Larimer Country

young western tanagers and parents, young pygmy nuthatches, young yellow breasted chats and parents, RC kinglets, Hairy woodpecker, lots of chipping sparrows, 2 Steller's jays, and a northern Goshawk. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Western Bluebird Jefferson County

We also saw two western bluebirds at Bobcat Ridge a few days ago and wondered if it was unusual or not. Also seeing lots of mountain bluebirds. Libby Edwards Larimer County > On Mar 14, 2017, at 12:18 PM, Ray Brakke <rkbra...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yesterday while out walking my d

Re: [cobirds] Horned Larks in Boulder and Larimer Counties

areas of RMNP and Cameron Pass. They nest up high. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County On Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 9:35 AM, <irriva...@gmail.com> wrote: > 7:30 AM Friday morning, following the storm that dropped about 4 inches of > snow in Lyons, I saw a flock of approx. 20 Horned L

[cobirds] Random acts of bushtits and other birds, Larimer County

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Re: [cobirds] 50 Sandhill Cranes @ 1:30, N. Boulder

A flock of Sandhill cranes was spotted by us northeast of Fort Collins near the Budweiser plant, about 50 of them, and at 10:30 am. Would it take them 3 hours to get to north Boulder? They were circling, trying to get some up lift. Also saw a kettle of about 4 red-tailed hawks and 2 bald eagles

Re: [cobirds] cranes over Lookout Rd, Niwot (Bldr Cnty)

I saw and heard three small groups of cranes over the foothills of Fort Collins, Reservoir Ridge, on Monday morning the 26th of September. Each group had about 8-12 cranes. These three groups were fairly high but could be seen and heard clearly. Libby Edwards Fort Collins On Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Re: [cobirds] Re: Cobirds vs Ebird Reporting

than you realize as I even forward local posts to friend birders who are not on CObird. Libby Edwards Fort Collins > On Oct 31, 2015, at 7:46 PM, 'Dan Stringer' via Colorado Birds > <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > When I started birding six years ago, CoBirds was wh

[cobirds] Black-throated gray warbler, Lion's Park, Larimer County

Seen by two of us about 5 pm, on the social trail along the Poudre River between the picnic area and the school. Very cooperative bird. Many yellow warblers, and warbling vireo also. Libby Edwards Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Boulder County: Male Black-chinned Hummingbird/ also Larimer county

We have had a male black- chinned hummingbird at our feeders, front and back, for about two weeks now. Libby Edwards Northwest Fort Collins Larimer County Sent from my iPad On May 7, 2015, at 8:12 PM, Pam Piombino piombino@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I just had the bird nectaring

Re: [cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneyes, Larimer

Several people saw the eagles mating on the top of the cliff at Watson Lake last week. Libby Edwards Larimer County On Jan 26, 2015, at 1:45 AM, DAVID A LEATHERMAN daleather...@msn.com wrote: The pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes first reported earlier this year by Josh Bruening at Watson Lake

[cobirds] Larimer County: golden-crowned kinglets, brown creepers, hairy woodpeckers, and more

their feeding posts. While contouring, a red-tailed hawk landed a few feet from us at the stop of a small ponderosa, not seeing us. A Townsend's Solitaire greeted us around the next corner and we spotted 2 scrub jays down the hill. A memorable walk on a chilly December morning. Libby Edwards Fort

[cobirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Larimer County

flycatcher. It was catching insects at the lower edge of the cottonwoods and I watched it scoop a large insect, maybe a grasshopper, into its beak and land. Dave, it was unmistakable with the size, color, and markings. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Colorado -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] FOS Chipping Sparrow - Jeffco

Saw many chipping sparrows (3-4) during the snowstorm yesterday, Sunday, at Running Deer Open Space, Fort Collins, Larimer Country. Also in thickets ruby crowned kinglet. Two wood ducks on water. And several eastern phoebes. There seemed to be a huge robin fallout! Libby Edwards Larimer

[cobirds] Larimer County FOY spotted towhee spotted and comment on migration

read it. To also comment on recent posts, I enjoy EVERYONE'S posts and I have no idea whether they are experts or not but I feel all posts are valuable. Posts are informative and inspiring. Thank you to everyone who posts! Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes/Larimer

We had 2-3 Steller's jays in our backyard every day from October 29th to March 2, as we have seen and recorded them. Most delightful, most unusual, and they seem to have split for higher places now. Libby Edwards NW Fort Collins Larimer On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 8:46 AM, Rob Sparks robspa

Re: [cobirds] Mountain Bluebirds - El Paso County

I too saw a flock of about 20 mountain bluebirds on the east slopes of Reservoir Ridge Natural Area in west Fort Collins, Larimer County, yesterday morning. In the upper parking lot on the way out, a Townsend's solitaire was near the bridge. Libby Edwards Larimer County On Wed, Feb 26, 2014

[cobirds] Meadowlark below the feeders, Larimer County

shinned hawk came by today too. Libby Edwards NW 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 post

Re: [cobirds] Golden Jeffco feeder birds, 3 Tree Sparrows

the same number of birds as other years. But this is the first time we have had the Steller's. Libby Edwards NW Fort Collins Larimer County On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Kay Niyo k...@kayniyo.com wrote: All, After having only 5-6 House Finches and a pair of loyal flickers at my feeders

[cobirds] 100s (not 1000s) of Rosy Finches, Larimer County

, and a kestrel. Libby Edwards -- 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] Winter Wren-Lee Martinez Park Larimer

that there are 1000s of rosy finches around the Horsetooth area? A ranger in Gould said they have not seen any all winter but that a birder told them about the Horsetooth flocks Libby Edwards Larimer Co On Sunday, January 26, 2014, Josh Bruening 87211...@gmail.com wrote: The Winter Wren

[cobirds] Dippers, Larimer County, 10,000 ft plus

almost to the mouth near a parking area along the river, I found a newly emerged Nymphalidae black and orange butterfly. It must have gotten some environmental signal at this very wrong time. It was a moment for mindfulness. Libby Edwards -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Steller's jays, SE Fort Collins, Larimer Co.

over the Poudre in Lion's Park. This was the first time post flood that I have seen one there. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer Co On Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Larry Griffin orchbir...@frii.com wrote: Hello Cobirders, We've had 1-2 Steller's jays in our yard daily since Nov. 1. Today

Re: [cobirds] Who's missing? Where did they go?

seen any yet. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 3:56 PM, Hugh Kingery ouze...@aol.com wrote: Reporting on birds you DON'T see is a lot harder than talking about the ones you do see. Douglas County: Castlewood Canyon State Park seems almost devoid of small birds

[cobirds] Farewell to the hummingbird, October 1st, Larimer County

-chinned. In any case, it passed by the feeder one last time the evening of September 30th and was gone all day yesterday and today. We bid it farewell and hope she/he found their way south.. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Swallow departures from northern Front Range in 2013

I saw a group of barn swallows (maybe 10-12) Tuesday morning (September 24) on the wires above the parking lot at Claymore Lake, Reservoir Ridge, Fort Collins foothills open space. They were munching up the bugs in the air. Libby Edwards Fort Collins On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 10:29 AM, DAVID

Re: [cobirds] Swallow departures from northern Front Range in 2013

Actually they are called flocks and not groups of barn swallows :+) Plus we still have a hummingbird on our feeder every day, some kind of immature or female, probably broad-tailed. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer Co On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Libby Edwards libbyeu...@gmail.com wrote

[cobirds] Larimer County hawks and other birds

of the pass, 2 rough-legged hawks were soaring up and down the ridges, over our heads. In the yard yesterday in our big honey locust there was a yellow warbler, a red-eyed vireo, and a western tanager. Migration is on. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because

[cobirds] summer tanager first spring male in northwest Fort Collins

migrants, including a chat and lots of lazuli buntings, catbird, cowbird, BG gnatcatcher, and tons of western tanagers. Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Larimer County male first spring summer tanager still at the feeder

that the summer tanager is guarding the suet. Libby Edwards northwest Fort Collins near Reservoir Ridge open space Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Black-chinned hummingbird at Dixon Reservoir

as the trail goes along before the dam and takes a right turn at the dam, going east. Other spring arrivals were seen as well. Libby Edwards Fort Collins, CO Larimer County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Nashville warbler still there on the Poudre River bike trail

sandpiper, lesser yellowlegs, hairy woodpeckerlots of Gambel's WC sparrows, some chipping sparrows, and more. Happy birding! Spring is so great! Libby Edwards -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group