Re: [cobirds] Re: Reports of Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Weld Co.

2011-10-05 Thread Nick Komar
(to Colorado birders) Red-bellied Woodpecker. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO www.pbase.com/quetzal -Original Message- From: The Nunn Guy Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 2:20 PM If I am not mistaken (Connie K or Scott Rashid or Nick Komar) there was a Red-bellied Woodpecker found on Sylvan Dale

[cobirds] BYO Playa update, Weld County

2011-10-02 Thread Nick Komar
-shafted), and at least 6 Downy Woodpeckers. Nick Komar 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. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

Re: [cobirds] Bobcat Ridge Natural Area 7/3

2011-07-04 Thread Nick Komar
Vireo. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: Cole Wild Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 7:01 PM To: Cobirds Subject: [cobirds] Bobcat Ridge Natural Area 7/3 I participated in the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area bird survey this morning. We had 59 species in 4 hours and highlights include a singing Indigo Bunting

[cobirds] Cassin's Sparrow, Longmont (Weld County)

2011-06-12 Thread Nick Komar
Hwy 119 a couple miles west of I25, just south of the large soccer/sports complex. Nick Komar 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. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Fort Collins fallout (Larimer)

2011-05-29 Thread Nick Komar
At least in this area, birds are everywhere, even in the neighborhoods. Patience is required though, as few birds are singing, and viewing conditions are horrendous. Good luck finding birds in your neighborhood. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Summer Tanager-Fort Collins-Larimer County

2011-05-24 Thread Nick Komar
, or rather, they should be prepared to identify it if they see one. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -Original Message- From: Josh Bruening Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 5:04 PM To: Colorado Birds Subject: [cobirds] Summer Tanager-Fort Collins-Larimer County Hey all! Just had a juvenile male

[cobirds] West Slope highlights

2011-05-24 Thread Nick Komar
of Hwy 13 North of Meeker, near turnoff to Rangley: Hybrid Ring-necked Duck x Tufted (?) Duck (see photos at link below) Photos of some of these as well as some expected species at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/westcomay2011. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] More On Vagrancy (long)

2011-05-19 Thread Nick Komar
of the lions is just as fascinating as the untold story of the sparrow. Nick Komar 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. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

Re: [cobirds] Huerfano County: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

2011-05-13 Thread Nick Komar
would appreciate being informed. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: Polly Neldner Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 10:09 PM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Huerfano County: Ruby-throated Hummingbird This evening at about 7:15 we noticed a small, slender, dark male hummingbird, white

[cobirds] More Rufous-collared Sparrow ramblings (short)

2011-05-11 Thread Nick Komar
direct flight to Denver, where it deplanes and heads towards its familiar montane habitat at Georgetown. Human-assisted, yes. Captive, no. Any progress on obtaining a sonogram? Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Why is the Rufous-collared Sparrow likely an escaped cage bird?

2011-05-10 Thread Nick Komar
-captive status. I personally suspect that the probability of it being a wild migrant, albeit low, is not negligible, and should be seriously considered by the Colorado Birds Record Committee. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Why is the Rufous-collared Sparrow likely an escaped cage bird?

2011-05-10 Thread Nick Komar
Oops, I meant to say “Chris Woods”, not “Chris Nunes” (sorry Chris, and Chris). Nick Fort Collins CO From: Nick Komar Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:17 AM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Why is the Rufous-collared Sparrow likely an escaped cage bird? With all due respect

Re: [cobirds] Why is the Rufous-collared Sparrow likely an escaped cage bird?

2011-05-10 Thread Nick Komar
am fascinated by the whole thing. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: Dennis Garrison Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:14 PM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [cobirds] Why is the Rufous-collared Sparrow likely an escaped cage bird? [snipped]. In the end, none of us really KNOWS

Re: [cobirds] VARIED THRUSH, GLOSSY IBIS Colorado Springs (NOT)

2011-04-27 Thread Nick Komar
skin extends around the eye and has a red-tinged eye (Glossy has black eye). Thanks for posting the excellent photos. They serve as an excellent lesson for all Colorado birders. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO http://www.pbase.com/quetzal -Original Message- From: kickback Sent: Wednesday

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake continues at Windsor Lake (WELD)

2011-04-23 Thread Nick Komar
by myself and at least 8 other birders this afternoon. Nick Komar 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. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

[cobirds] No fees at National Parks next week

2011-04-15 Thread Nick Komar
Birders, I just read that during National Park Week April 16-24, entrance fees will be waived at all National Park Service entrance stations, such as Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado National Monument, for example. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you

Fw: [cobirds] Wild Avian Disease Surveillance...[long]

2011-04-01 Thread Nick Komar
outside of COBIRDS. Nick Komar Nicholas Komar, ScD Arbovirus Diseases Branch Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3150 Rampart Road Fort Collins CO 80521 Tel: 970-221-6496/Cell: 970-567-4970 Fax: 970-221-6476 E-mail: n...@cdc.gov From: cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Larimer gulls

2011-03-13 Thread Nick Komar
This morning, I checked out a bunch of the usual gull haunts in southeast Larimer County: Lake Loveland northwest corner- Ring-billed Gull – 15 Herring Gull – 1 Boyd Lake north end - Ring-billed Gull – 3 Horseshoe Lake northwest corner - Ring-billed Gull – 30 California Gull – 12 California

Re: [cobirds] American Black Ducks and Mallard hybrids and other things (Warning: long and involved)

2011-03-01 Thread Nick Komar
in the state of Colorado. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: coloradodip...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 6:15 PM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] American Black Ducks and Mallard hybrids and other things (Warning: long and involved) Hi all: I thought that I'd wade

[cobirds] Possible VEGA GULL, Larimer County

2011-02-23 Thread Nick Komar
join a growing database of sightings of candidate Vega Gulls for Colorado. I sent my description and photos to ID Frontiers for feedback from other observers more knowledgable about Vega Gulls, but I have not received any responses. Nick Komar Fort Collins, Colorado (USA) -- You received

[cobirds] Interesting Gulls Larimer County

2011-01-03 Thread Nick Komar
Reservoir during the day, and today a couple hundred gulls were at Horsetooth (near the southernmost dam) at mid-day. This would be a good place to visit during the day in search of the interesting gulls. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Iceland Gull - Cherry Creek Reservoir - present again today

2010-12-12 Thread Nick Komar
These gulls were still present in the late afternoon at the same location as well as about 200 Herring Gulls, 50 Ring-billed Gulls, 10 California Gulls, 3 Thayer’s Gulls, 1 Mew Gull and a Double-crested Cormorant. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: David Alcock Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010

Re: [cobirds] Iceland Gull in Loveland 12/5

2010-12-05 Thread Nick Komar
, showing very pale wingtips (unlike Thayer's, which have darker brown wing tips) seem to have disappeared into cyberspace. If they show up somewhere in my computer, I'll add them to the photo gallery. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -Original Message- From: Cole Wild Sent: Sunday, December 05

[cobirds] Northern Colorado lakes (Kittiwakes, etc.)

2010-12-04 Thread Nick Komar
pollicaris. Never got a good look at the nuchal area, so I can’t say whether the black collar mark was prominent or not. Needless to say, the number of Black-legged Kittiwakes reported in Colorado this fall has been incredible. Good birding, Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received

[cobirds] Lake Loveland (Larimer County)

2010-11-26 Thread Nick Komar
2 American Robin 14 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) Nick Komar 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Cackling Geese, Canada Geese, and Colorado's Christmas Bird Counts

2010-11-25 Thread Nick Komar
circles, Cackling Goose outnumbers Canada Goose. Nick Komar 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon, Larimer County - NOT

2010-11-25 Thread Nick Komar
I was able to view this loon this morning in ideal viewing conditions, and determined that it was a Pacific Loon. Sorry for the false alarm. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: Nick Komar Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 8:13 PM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Red-throated Loon

[cobirds] Gull influx in Northern Colorado (Larimer and Weld Counties)

2010-11-24 Thread Nick Komar
status. It is depicted in the Sibley Guide. Over the last few years, the Colorado birding community has lost some of its most avid gull-watchers (aka gullers or larophiles), so the rest of us should try to pick up their slack, so to speak. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon, Larimer County

2010-11-24 Thread Nick Komar
A juv Red-throated Loon was on a private lake on the west side of Fort Collins today, found by Nick Panella. I will check to see if it still present in the morning and if so, I will post viewing protocols. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Larimer highlights Nov 22-23

2010-11-23 Thread Nick Komar
Wild Turkey – 25 roosting in a tree at dusk south of Masonville, Nov 23 Nick Komar 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Winter Wren, Larimer County

2010-11-18 Thread Nick Komar
towards the Water Treatment Plant, just west of the parking area. I lost track of it when the flock dispersed. I never saw it away from the river’s banks (both sides). Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Mystery Sparrow – possible Baird’s, Fo ssil Creek Res, Larimer

2010-11-13 Thread Nick Komar
and meet at the Parking Area/Headquarters off CR32 (west at Windsor Exit of I25) by 8:45 a.m. Nick Komar 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

Re: [cobirds] Mystery Sparrow – possible Baird’s , Fossil Creek Res, Larimer

2010-11-13 Thread Nick Komar
and too bright white in the outer tail feathers, but I guess it shows how difficult Ammodramus sparrows can be to identify in the field. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: Nick Komar Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 7:07 PM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Cc: fcaudu...@yahoogroups.com Subject

[cobirds] North Park bird highlights

2010-11-12 Thread Nick Komar
Reservoir: Double-crested Cormorant – 1 Bald Eagle - 1 Lake John : Common Loon – 8 Surf Scoter – 2 Tundra Swan – 3 Greater Yellowlegs – 1 Delaney Buttes Lakes: Greater Yellowlegs – 2 McFarlane Reservoir: Trumpeter Swan – 1 Common Loon – 3 Bald Eagle - 1 Common Grackle – 1 Nick Komar Fort Collins CO

[cobirds] field trip announcement Sat Nov 13

2010-11-12 Thread Nick Komar
. Fossil Creek Reservoir Visitor Center 11:30 am. Timnath Reservoir west side parking area 3:00 pm. We will end the day back at the Lake Loveland Swim Beach at dusk. For info and RSVP, contact leader Nick Komar at quetza...@comcast.net or cell 970-449-3645. Recent rarities reported in the area

[cobirds] Praise for eBird

2010-10-19 Thread Nick Komar
, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and all the other people and institutions that have made eBird a reality. Nick Komar 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 cobi

[cobirds] Larimer Lakes

2010-10-17 Thread Nick Komar
of the lake, but also: Sabine’s Gull – 1 juv Common Loon – 2 Nick Komar 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir gulls and shorebirds (Larimer County)

2010-10-15 Thread Nick Komar
Dowitcher, and many Killdeer. The birds mentioned in this post were present today, October 15, as well as earlier this week, on October 12. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Higbee, Colorado birding (Otero County)

2010-10-10 Thread Nick Komar
dozen), Scaled Quail (about a dozen), Greater Roadrunner (3), Ladder-backed Woodpecker (2), and numerous migrating sparrows including some uncommon species - Field Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Sprague's Pipit non-sighting

2010-10-05 Thread Nick Komar
I hiked the Davidson Mesa plateau from 6:15 to 7:15 pm this evening. Nothing unusual. One Horned Lark, 6 Western Meadowlarks, and a wiley Coyote. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: Beth Partin Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 11:07 AM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Sprague's

[cobirds] Horsetooth Reservoir: NO LITTLE GULL today

2010-09-10 Thread Nick Komar
I searched Horsetooth Res for 1.5 hrs today without finding the reported Little Gull. Only a dozen Ring-billed Gulls. Nick Komar Ft 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 cobi

[cobirds] Dixon Reservoir yesterday (Larimer County)

2010-09-09 Thread Nick Komar
-Pewees have also been common at Dixon lately. Nick Komar 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Dixon Reservoir update (Larimer County)

2010-09-02 Thread Nick Komar
Dixon Reservoir’s north end thicket was quite birdy this morning, although nothing new was apparent. The White-eyed Vireo was still present, but silent. A Northern Waterthrush continues from last week. The Blue Grosbeak family is quite evident as the young have now fledged. Nick Komar Fort

Re: [cobirds] Loon molt

2010-08-26 Thread Nick Komar
), why is the Boulder Pacific Loon not diving as would be typical foraging behavior for this species. Thanks again, Tony! Nick Komar 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 cobi

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo at Dixon Res. (Larimer County)

2010-08-25 Thread Nick Komar
Brad Biggerstaff photographed a White-eyed Vireo at Dixon Reservoir in SW Fort Collins this morning. I refound it singing at 9:30 at the same location, just south of the footbridge at the northwest corner. Good find, Brad! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Timnath Res, Larimer Co

2010-08-21 Thread Nick Komar
tripod and scope the 0.7 miles to the hilltop viewing spot for Swede Lake. Fossil Creek Reservoir will host the Northern Colorado Birding Fair on Saturday Sep 25, a date that promises to host numerous rarities for that location. Put it on your calendars! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: Cara

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir Shorebird Update (Larimer County)

2010-08-16 Thread Nick Komar
– several Nick Komar 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

Re: [cobirds] Upland Sandpiper, etc., Boulder County

2010-07-31 Thread Nick Komar
typically been 3 notes. Have others noticed this? Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -Original Message- From: Ted Floyd Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 6:08 AM To: cobirds Subject: [cobirds] Upland Sandpiper, etc., Boulder County Hello, Birders. At 4:09 a.m., this morning, Saturday, July 31st

[cobirds] Pacific Loon (Boulder County)

2010-07-12 Thread Nick Komar
The Pacific Loon reported Saturday by Mark Blatchley was still at McIntosh Lake west of Longmont yesterday. I heard from others it was seen today as well. Great find, Mark! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Grackle migration

2010-03-31 Thread Nick Komar
Cincinnati or Ithaca. Nick Komar 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] Windor Lake gull photos (possible Kumlien's and Vega Gulls) and field trip announcement

2010-03-29 Thread Nick Komar
park on the south side of the lake, 1 block north of Main Street in downtown Windsor. Bring telescopes if you have one. No preregistration necessary. Free of charge. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

Re: [cobirds] Windsor Lake Gulls - 3/27 (ICELAND GULLS)

2010-03-27 Thread Nick Komar
. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO - Original Message - From: Cole Wild To: Cobirds Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 2:41 PM Subject: [cobirds] Windsor Lake Gulls - 3/27 Nick Komar just called me to report an adult GLAUCOUS GULL, a 1st cycle ICELAND GULL, and a 1st and 2nd cycle

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Kinglet in Wled County

2010-03-01 Thread Nick Komar
- the cismontanus subspecies). I suspect that the chickadee and the kinglet will hang around the cemetary for a while, and should be fairly easy to refind. The kinglet called a few times also. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Photos of interesting gulls

2010-02-01 Thread Nick Komar
. Photos posted at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/mysterygullq. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Red-shouldered Hawk photos (Weld County)

2010-01-08 Thread Nick Komar
previous record of Red-shouldered Hawk for Weld County (Colorado Birds, 1992), and lists its winter status in Colorado as very rare. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO

[cobirds] Loveland area rarities (Larimer)

2010-01-03 Thread Nick Komar
of 10) south of Cattail Pond along the roads I could not refind the reported Common Redpoll in Stout at the south end of Horsetooth Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You

[cobirds] Northern Pygmy-Owl (Larimer County)

2009-12-28 Thread Nick Komar
, it raised its tufts, mimicking a screech-owl. The raised tufts were captured in the photographs. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Fort Collins CBC summary

2009-12-23 Thread Nick Komar
I forgot to mention that the Fort Collins CBC was held on Saturday, Dec 19. Now that Count Week is over, the species total has risen to 91, with 4 added during count weeek (Bushtit, Herring Gull, Thayer's Gull, Northern Saw-whet Owl) Nick Komar Fort Collins CO - Original Message

Re: [cobirds] Great Black-backed Gull/Larimer

2009-12-21 Thread Nick Komar
Lake, so hopefully they will get counted on the Loveland CBC on Jan 1. Congrats to Rachel for finding this rarity as well as the flyby Black-headed Gull. I hope it shows up somewhere soon! Nick Komar Fort Collins CO - Original Message - From: Rachel Hopper r-hop...@comcast.net To: COBIRDS

[cobirds] Fort Collins CBC summary

2009-12-21 Thread Nick Komar
it again next year (can't wait!). Save the date: Saturday, December 18, 2010. Nick Komar Fort Collins CBC compiler -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Swan identification pitfalls

2009-12-06 Thread Nick Komar
Trumpeter (both are gray at first). At this time of year, any significant pink on bill or white feathers is a strong indicator of Tundra. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received

[cobirds] Larimer/Weld rarities still present

2009-11-28 Thread Nick Komar
(first seen several days ago) Lower Lathem Res - Short-eared Owl (2 seen by other birders, not me unfortunately) Also, 2 female Greater Scaup were seen at close range in the new gravel pit pond just west on Windsor on the south side of Hwy 392. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- Colorado Field

[cobirds] Odd gull in Fort Collins

2009-11-15 Thread Nick Komar
it isn't a hybrid!? Let me know what you think it might be. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Possible Western Gull (Larimer County) (long!)

2009-11-15 Thread Nick Komar
Gull. Hopefully it will stick around to permit more careful assessment. I would search for it and report back but I am migrating to the east coast in the morning, back in a week. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding

[cobirds] Re: Estes Park Warbler photos

2009-10-23 Thread Nick Komar
More photos from Lake Estes at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/oct2009. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO - Original Message - From: David Waltman To: COBIRDS Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 11:47 AM Subject: [cobirds] Estes Park Warbler photos The following link has photos

[cobirds] Horsetooth Reservoir gulls (Larimer County)

2009-10-09 Thread Nick Komar
Gull and a young one also, 2nd cycle. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Crow Valley report (Weld County)

2009-10-04 Thread Nick Komar
: American Robins Red-shafted Flickers European Starlings Horned Larks (flyovers) Blue Jay-1 Downy Woodpecker-1 Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler (Larimer County)

2009-10-04 Thread Nick Komar
The rain in west Fort Collins has led to somewhat of a fallout of kinglets, sparrows, warblers. A prize in my neighborhood (West Lake St at Wildwood Rd) was a juv male Blackburnian Warbler (photographed) calling consistently. Nick Komar Ft Collins CO

[cobirds] Hudsonian Godwit still at Timnath Res (Larimer County)

2009-10-02 Thread Nick Komar
The godwit was still present today along the north shore observed from the park on the west side. Scope needed. Park hrs may now be 9-4 pm. Access from CR40. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane migration

2009-09-28 Thread Nick Komar
. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Re: [cobirds]

2009-09-25 Thread Nick Komar
I vote Black-chinned Hummingbird juvenile. Nick Komar - Original Message - From: VAN A KRISTYN J TRUAN To: cobirds Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 6:40 PM Subject: [cobirds] Howdy all, Yesterday I had what appears to be a one day wonder in my backyard. At dusk, I

[cobirds] Return of the Lesser Black-backed Gulls

2009-09-17 Thread Nick Komar
), the other may have been older. I believe 2 turned up near here on 9/18 last year, later to be joined by 9 more. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir update (eastern Larimer county) from Labor Day 7 Sep

2009-09-08 Thread Nick Komar
) and a lot of patience! Some poor, witness quality photos of the Red Knot can be viewed at this link: http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/rekn9052007. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding

[cobirds] Neotropic Cormorant (NECO) refound (Larimer)

2009-08-15 Thread Nick Komar
. Its a juvenile. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Unidentified dowitcher at Timnath Reservoir

2009-08-15 Thread Nick Komar
A few of us debated the identity of an adult dowitcher this morning at Timnath, seen in the bay along County Line Rd (Weld CR 13/Larimer CR 1). Witness quality photos at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/dowitcher8152009. Constructive comments encouraged. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO

[cobirds] Re: NEOTROPIC CORMORANT -- Larimer County

2009-08-14 Thread Nick Komar
I have photos of the Neotropic Cormorant available for viewing at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/neco8142009. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO - Original Message - From: Mark Peterson To: CoBirds Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 2:09 PM Subject: [cobirds] NEOTROPIC CORMORANT -- Larimer

[cobirds] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (YCNH) in Alamosa County

2009-08-08 Thread Nick Komar
if anyone gets the chance to photograph this bird, given that it may be a first area record.. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: Glossy Ibis, Lower Latham

2009-07-06 Thread Nick Komar
Witness-quality photos of the apparent Glossy Ibis are posted at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/ibisjuly09. One question is whether hybrid with White-faced Ibis is safely ruled out. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: Cole Wild Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 1:35 PM Nick Komar and I

[cobirds] Possible female Scarlet Tanager at Gregory Canyon

2009-07-06 Thread Nick Komar
a hybrid with Western Tanager. Photos are posted at http://www.pbase.com/quetzal/tanager6252009. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Boulder County goodies from July 5

2009-07-06 Thread Nick Komar
high above Hwy 119 at Boulder Falls. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER and other unusual City Park birds (Fort Collins, Larimer County)

2009-06-15 Thread Nick Komar
Pelicans. Black-crowned Night Heron - An adult in breeding condition worked the Sheldon Lake shoreline Chimney Swifts - hawking insects on the surface of Sheldon Lake. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Eurasian Collared-Doves

2009-06-11 Thread Nick Komar
I suspect many of you are sick of this thread already, but I felt compelled to comment, especially considering all the negative, hateful comments directed at these birds. I am a huge fan of these birds. I think they are very beautiful, graceful birds that are very welcome adornments to our

[cobirds] EASTERN MEADOWLARK (Larimer County)

2009-06-02 Thread Nick Komar
) and lack of yellow in the malar. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Blackpoll singing this morning in Fort Collins (Larimer County)

2009-05-14 Thread Nick Komar
A Blackpoll is currently advertising its presence by its distinctive song at the intersection of West Lake St and Wildwood Rd in west Fort Collins. A White-winged Dove is also resident here. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009

[cobirds] Re: black phoebe, Boulder

2009-04-18 Thread Nick Komar
://www.pbase.com/quetzal/oddbird. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO - Original Message - From: R Carol Cushman r.cush...@colorado.edu To: cobirds cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 12:33 PM Subject: [cobirds] black phoebe, Boulder Paula Hansley just phone asked me to post

[cobirds] Glaucous and Thayer's Gulls (Larimer)

2009-03-04 Thread Nick Komar
Yesterday morning, Lake Loveland (near downtown Loveland) hosted 4 large gulls near the swim beach and floating dock, including two adult Glaucous Gulls, one 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull and one 1st-cycle Herring Gull. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO

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