[cobirds] Little Blue Heron ID

2019-09-06 Thread Norman Erthal
When separating young Little Blue Herons from Snowy Egrets, it is important to note that leg and feet color are not absolutely reliable. Young snowies can still have pale legs and a pale bill this time of year. Little Blues can often retain dusky feathering also. Little Blues should have

[cobirds] HTM files

2019-08-25 Thread Norman Erthal
I have a photo on my cell phone that when I emailed it to myself, came in as an htm file. It won't download to ebird. Looking for a way o convert it. It is a cattle egret at Great Western reservoir in Broomfield. Norm Erthal Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Congratulations

2019-01-08 Thread Norman Erthal
Congratulations to all of you who were able to observe the Barnacle Goose and Pink-footed Goose and to those who achieved an historic event of seeing 8 geese species in Colorado in a single day. This is an event that I can not imagine will ever be matched, much less surpassed. Norm Erthal

[cobirds] New Guinea trip update

2019-01-02 Thread Norman Erthal
Hello all, I have one or two spaces available for the trip to Irian Jaya or western New Guinea for the June 2019. The beginning date is June 6. The trip will be for 23 days for $8,300. We will have experienced local guides. This does not include airfare to New Guinea. We are a definite go.

[cobirds] Bonny Christmas count

2018-12-18 Thread Norman Erthal
The Bonny Christmas count is this Friday. If you would like to participate. please call me at 303-917-2596. If you wish, you can stay at the bunkhouse both Thursday and Friday nights. You would need to bring all of your bedding. We will have a potluck dinner on Friday while we do the tally.

[cobirds] Recommendation for Spotlight?

2018-10-04 Thread Norman Erthal
I am looking to buy a rechargeable spotlight for travel. If you have one you would recommend, please let me know. Thank you Norm Erthal Arvada CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Birding east today

2018-08-22 Thread Norman Erthal
I had a Philadelphia Vireo today below the dam at Flagler Reservoir and a juvenile Red Knot at Prewitt Reservoir. It was in the area of the mud flats toward the western end, Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] AOS Species changes

2018-07-10 Thread Norman Erthal
The American Ornithological Society has announce some changes. I would expect these will be adopted when Cornell announces the Clements update in August. Here is the link to them. http://blog.aba.org/2018/06/aos2018.html Some information I thought might be of interest. You can read the

[cobirds] Birding South Africa

2018-06-25 Thread Norman Erthal
Hi, Posting of these announcements have been previously approved by the CFO Board I have a trip to South Africa on October 24 through November 11. It had filled from an earlier announcement. Due to an additional cancellation, I have up to 2 spaces available. Estimated cost is about

[cobirds] Birding New Guinea

2018-05-03 Thread Norman Erthal
Australasian Robins, 28 honeyeaters, 16 birds-of-paradise, 12 kingfishers, 23 pigeons, 28 lories and parrots, and 10 fairywrens. Please contact me directly for details on cost. The cost is significantly less than comparable trips. Cheers, Norman Erthal Arvada CO The itinerary is: June 3

[cobirds] Birding South Africa

2018-05-02 Thread Norman Erthal
Hi, Posting of these announcements have been previously approved by the CFO Board I have a trip to South Africa on October 24 through November 11. It had filled from an earlier announcement. Due to a cancellation, I have up to 3 spaces available. Estimated cost is about $4,600. This does

[cobirds] New Guinea birding trip

2018-04-17 Thread Norman Erthal
I am glad to announce a trip to Irian Jaya or western New Guinea for the June 2019. The beginning date is June 6. We will have experienced local guides. The length of the trip will be determined by the wishes of the participants. We can expect about 300 species of which 175 are endemics

[cobirds] South Africa

2018-03-10 Thread Norman Erthal
I have a space remaining on my trip to South Africa for a single male. The trip will begin by arriving in Johannesburg October 24 and leaving for home on November 11. I have worked to make the trip very affordable. I am hiring local guides through a program managed by Bird Life South Africa.

[cobirds] South Africa

2018-02-14 Thread Norman Erthal
I have a space for my upcoming birding trip to South Africa on October 23 to November 11 for a single male. The announcement of these trips have been approved by the board, Please contact me directly for information. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are