[cobirds] Sage Grouse tours through Conservation Colorado

2013-03-12 Thread Linda Powers
This is a wonderful opportunity to see the beautiful dancing Grouse on there leks in Craig Colorado. Conservation colorado is leading informative,affordable and awe-inspiring tours from Craig. We are doing this as part of our work to foster understanding of these amazing birds and thus help to

[cobirds] Rough-legged Hawk Wash. park

2013-02-21 Thread Linda Powers
Looked out the patio door this morning just in time to see a Rough-legged hark standing in the snow. As my husband got off some shots he rose up and carried a squirrel with him. Nice sight… Linda Powers Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Ferruginous not a Rough-legged Hawk

2013-02-21 Thread Linda Powers
Hi So sorry.. I got excited by the feathered legs. After checking Jims excellent photos of the bird in Wash. Park it is a Ferruginous hawk. Always good to look at Sibleys before opening mouth. Linda Powers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Red-winged Blackbirds - Jefferson Co.

2013-01-29 Thread Linda Powers
Red-winged Blackbirds at Wash. Park wetlands small lake! The sounds of spring. Linda Powers Denver On Jan 29, 2013, at 2:16 PM, Regina wrote: Has anyone else noticed scores of Red-winged Blackbirds mobbing their bird feeders? They first showed up Saturday 1/26, and returned today. Included

[cobirds] Meuller State Park Red-naped Sapsucker

2012-04-09 Thread Linda Powers
Hi Birding around El Paso and Teller counties yesterday. Meuller State Park, at Divide 1 male Red -naped Sapsucker at the campground Day picnic ares had 1 Clark's Nutcracker Grey Jays and Stellar's Jays Linda Powers Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Bald Eagles

2011-12-21 Thread Linda Powers
For the second day in a row I have seen 2 adult Bald Eagles flying over the river just west of Alameda and I 25 in Denver Beautiful Happy Solstice Linda Powers Denver Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Crested Butte Finch Festival

2011-05-26 Thread Linda Powers
Happy Spring Linda Powers Crested Butte and Denver -- 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. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Cowbird Invasion

2011-05-12 Thread Linda Powers
that but when I went across town I saw another flock of the same number of Cowbirds. I have never seen so many here, I am very disturbed and have stopped feeding. What does anyone know about large congregations of Cowbirds, are they traveling or staying? Linda Powers Crested Butte Colorado -- You

[cobirds] Injured - sick Canada Geese

2011-01-18 Thread Linda Powers
center. We were in a small car with a dog and felt unable to deal. 1.. Did anyone else see these poor geese and 2 what could it have been. Thanks Linda Powers Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Wash. Park Denver Blackpoll Warbler and more

2010-05-16 Thread Linda Powers
Just returned from s. Lake at Wash. Park. Western Tanager 2 Blackpoll Warbler 1 Yellow Warbler 2 Black and White Warbler 1 2 types Yellow-rumped Warblers many Spotted Sandpiper the usual birds as well Linda Powers Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Crested Butte Rose-breasted Grosbeak

2010-05-12 Thread Linda Powers
Blackbird, Dark-eyed Junco. Linda Powers Crested Butte, Gunnison 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 group at http://groups.google.com

[cobirds] Adams County Wild Turkey and more

2010-04-24 Thread Linda Powers
Driving s. on Riverdale Rd. s of Quebec a female Wild Turkey crossed the road. Outside Barr Lake 2 Swainson's Hawks were flying together. Linda Powers Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Denver Snowy Egret

2010-04-23 Thread Linda Powers
Driving across town we passed Garland Park, Holly and Cherry Creek Dr. Present were 16 American Widgeon, BC Cormorant and 3 Snowy Egret. Linda Powers denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Wash. Park Kingfisher returns

2010-04-21 Thread Linda Powers
Birded this morning at Denver's Wash. Park. Our Belted Kingfisher is back, the Cormorants are consuming fish. eBird list included. Linda Powers Denver 21 Canada Goose 16 Mallard 4 Northern Shoveler 13 Double-crested Cormorant 6 Rock Pigeon 1 Belted Kingfisher 3

[cobirds] Great Egret-GBH convention St. Vrain

2010-04-20 Thread Linda Powers
numbers of GBH and Great Egrets, 30ish of each. Also in the ponds with the usual ducks 2 Franklin's Gulls Platform nest 2 Osprey Spring is in the air, its great to be out! Linda Powers Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Jefferson County Juvenile Red Crossbill etc

2010-04-19 Thread Linda Powers
Birding Turkey Creek Park there was an adult male Red Crossbill and a juvenile. Chatfield Kingfisher cove had a Sora and near the gravel ponds was an adult Bald Eagle. The Yellow-throated Vireo was heard but not found. Linda Powers -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] American Avocet Cherry Creek Reservoir

2010-04-12 Thread Linda Powers
Yesterday we saw an American Avocet near the 23 American Pelicans at Cherry Creek Res. Linda Powers -- 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] Re: [wsbn] Rosy Finches, Snowmass, Pitkin Co, Fox Sparrow Carbondale backyard still

2010-04-09 Thread Linda Powers
will be off I do not know how long the birds will remain. 1 banded pink/ silver and orange with the group Linda Powers Crested Butte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Cranes Yampa Valley

2010-04-07 Thread Linda Powers
Moffat county and Routt county 2 Sandhill Cranes apiece aloong the Yampa on 4/5 near hwy. 40. Linda Powers Denver and Crested Butte -- 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

[cobirds] Wash. Park Coopers Hawk

2010-04-06 Thread Linda Powers
The Coopers Hawk that has been here several seasons is back and building a nest. Washington Park, Denver Linda Powers -- 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

[cobirds] Wash. Park Greater White-fronted Geese

2009-12-20 Thread Linda Powers
week but without binoculars among so many I did not post. These stayed together and were lovely. Denver County We will not be here for the bird count but there is a Downy Woodpecker living in a hole in the tree corner Downing and Marion. Off for some Florida birding. Linda Powers Happy

[cobirds] Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron

2009-08-22 Thread Linda Powers
a streaked version of the heron, stalking on the other side of the pond. Very cool. Linda Powers Denver and Crested Butte --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Crested Butte Fox Sparrow and more

2009-06-01 Thread Linda Powers
and a Swainsons Hawk. We have seen this same pale Swainsons each summer in the same spot every summer for 4 years. Also early on the morning dog walk we were treated to Red Crossbills in the Spruce surrounding town. Happy Monday Linda Powers Gunnison County

[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak and more

2009-05-29 Thread Linda Powers
the west side of Cottonwood pass we watched a large flock of Red Crossbills, a Hermit Thrush and came home to find our pair of Black -headed Grosbeaks still with us. We also have more Hummingbirds than ever! Its great to be a birder in Colorado this season Linda Powers Crested Butte

[cobirds] Alamosa to Crested Butte

2009-05-26 Thread Linda Powers
Solitaires , Wilson's Warblers ,a female Calliope ,many Mt. Bluebirds and several empids. Additionally we saw our second Moose in a week, this time at almost the top of Slumgullion. What a wonderful state we live in Linda Powers Crested Butte

[cobirds] San luis Valley and Gunnison county

2009-03-06 Thread Linda Powers
thousands of Cranes about 8 snow Geese in with the Canadians pair Bufflehead Ring-necked Ducks Mountain Bluebirds pair Golden Eagles 2 remaining Bald eagles along the Gunnison River 1 singing Cassin's Finch has returned to Crested Butte Linda Powers Crested Butte

[cobirds] Crested Butte Rosy Finches

2009-03-03 Thread Linda Powers
in Gunnison reports larger numbers in Gunnison than in previous years. Linda Powers Crested Butte Gunnison County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Spring is here Bluebirds and more

2009-02-15 Thread Linda Powers
Bluebirds on HWY. 92 just past Austin and the Gunnison Bridge. They were in a mixed group eating dried berries with Starlings, Robins and 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler. We saw two nice flocks of Evening Grosbeaks both in Ouray and another on rt. 17 between Ouray and Ridgeway. Enjoy Linda Powers Crested

[cobirds] Rosy Finch Feeders

2009-02-13 Thread Linda Powers
send me any info on other ski area feeding and any info on forest service rules. It appears that White River is good with it, and Gunnison is not. I think it would be good for the birds, so send me info please. Thanks Linda Powers Crested Butte Gunnison County