[cobirds] Philadelphia Vireo, 2x Red-headed Woodpecker (Pueblo)

2022-05-21 Thread Paul Hurtado
the Osprey Picnic area. Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- -- 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] "Greenland" Geese in CO

2019-01-07 Thread Paul Hurtado
harvested bird might get feather and/or tissue analyses done to determine provenance (I'm trying to get an update on this, so if you're in the loop I'd appreciate an update). IMO the outcome of that analysis has some weight in thinking about whether or not this latest bird "counts". Good b

[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose

2019-01-02 Thread Paul Hurtado
Currently just north of it's usual lake on the golf course. Close to the main road but visible from the path around the lake where it overlooks the golf course. Good Birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake still present

2019-01-02 Thread Paul Hurtado
Currently being viewed from the location for this checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51212345 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV and Pueblo, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] BARNACLE GOOSE in northeastern CO

2018-12-24 Thread Paul Hurtado
! Thanks! Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV and Pueblo, 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: Pink-footed Goose Saturday 12/22

2018-12-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
I just relocated the goose among a huge flock just west of this location. SW of the intersection of Co Rd 17 and 16: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f9vza -Paul Hurtado On Sat, Dec 22, 2018, 8:53 AM Paul Hurtado The bird was observed earlier this morning by others (2nd hand reports of > confir

[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose Saturday 12/22

2018-12-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
The bird was observed earlier this morning by others (2nd hand reports of confirmed photos) but the lake cleared out when an eagle flew over. A Long-tailed Duck is here as well. Paul Hurtado Reno NV / Pueblo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Keeping tabs on the Pink-footed Goose

2018-12-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
week, regardless of whether or not the bird sticks around it's current location. So, if you live in the area, I hope you're not sick of seeing that bird, and please keep up the wild goose chase (especially if the bird decides to relocate!). We very much appreciate it! :-) Good birding, Paul Hurtado

Re: [cobirds] Cobirds vs Facebook

2018-12-10 Thread Paul Hurtado
more than they might detract. In my opinion, the email lists benefit most from these other platforms when some of us pick one or two to add to our own online activities, and make sure to cross post interesting observations when they pop up. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV (and Pueblo, CO

[cobirds] Northern Parula, Pueblo

2018-11-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
Just below the train bridge along the Arkansas River downstream of City Park. Easiest access is from Reservoir Rd off Carlile Ave. Paul Hurtado Pueblo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler, Jefferson Co.

2018-11-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
See the eBird checklist for photos and details: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50110395 -- 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] RFI: Cape May seen today in Pueblo?

2018-11-21 Thread Paul Hurtado
I'm contemplating driving down from Arvada today or tomorrow. Any positive or negative reports from today? Thanks! Paul Hurtado Reno, NV and Pueblo, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] RFI: Tropical Kingbird

2018-10-17 Thread Paul Hurtado
to have moved on, I'd very much appreciate hearing from anyone who goes looking for the bird. Thanks! Paul Hurtado Reno, NV (Pueblo, CO) -- Paul J. Hurtado http://www.pauljhurtado.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] RFI: El Paso Co. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher dates (late 90s)

2018-07-02 Thread Paul Hurtado
with a Western Kingbird (in a power pole across from a gas station or convenience store?) who had (that day or the day after) died on the nest. Does anyone have records of those dates? THANKS! Paul Hurtado Reno, NV & Pueblo, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [cobirds] SNOWY OWL being seen right now. On roof of Wayne Carle Middle School

2017-12-27 Thread Paul Hurtado
then left a hundred yards is also the shortest walk. Again, view from the sidewalk and encourage others to do the same. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 27, 2017 10:39 AM, "Joe Roller" <jroll...@gmail.com> wrote: Peter Gent found the SNOW this morningand asked me to post this info

Re: [cobirds] Snowy owl

2017-12-26 Thread Paul Hurtado
I'm currently watching it, sitting on Stanley Lake dam, viewing from Wayne Carle Middle School. Its about 200-300 yards left/southeast from the gated fence blocking access aling the top of the dam. -Paul Hurtado On Dec 26, 2017 11:48 AM, "'Migrant' via Colorado Birds" < cobirds@goo

Re: [cobirds] Snowy Owl Hunting Habits

2017-12-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
-250yds from a roadside fence, so it's tolerating all the activity (mostly from noisey dog walkers across the street) reasonably well. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 25, 2017 11:53 AM, "Michael T" <raptordefen...@gmail.com> wrote: Hey Gang, Please remember that these birds ar

Re: [cobirds] Snowy Owl - Jefferson Co

2017-12-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
appreciated! I also wanted to pass along this information on how birders and photographers should view Snowy Owls: http://www.bsbo.org/snow-viewing-tips.html Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 24, 2017 8:11 PM, "Scott Somershoe" <ssomers...@gmail.com> wrote: > Just the messenger.

[cobirds] Harris's Hawk continues

2017-12-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
spent most of the time with both wings drooped open slightly (it didn't have a prey item), which was odd. It was facing west into the sun. Warming up? Looking big for the owl? Sick or injured? Whatever the reason, it's something to keep an eye on. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV (and Pueblo, CO

[cobirds] RFI: Anyone checked LCR 5 area for Baird's Sparrow this year?

2017-05-31 Thread Paul Hurtado
aird's Sparrows this week, but can't quite convince my 5 1/2 year old to make the hike to see the Soapstone birds ;) Thanks! Paul Hurtado Reno, NV (and Pueblo, CO) -- Paul J. Hurtado http://www.pauljhurtado.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan still @ Chatfield

2016-12-29 Thread Paul Hurtado
Currently in the same pond as yesterday. Good Birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Hypothesis for the Frisco Colorado Purple Sandpiper

2016-12-26 Thread Paul Hurtado
put on ice and taken to CU Boulder (or perhaps the Denver Museum of Nature and Science) where we might be able to preserve those tissues for later genetic work. Just a thought :-) Good birding, Paul Hurtado PS: Thank you all for the continued updates!! There are still a few of us who haven't h

[cobirds] Cattle Egret, Pueblo

2015-10-24 Thread Paul Hurtado
Right now, loafing with gulls along shore below the visitor center (near the south marina) at Lake Pueblo SP. Paul Hurtado -- 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] Re: Clay-colored Sparrow, Heaton Campground (Dillon Res.)

2015-07-07 Thread Paul Hurtado
Correction! After having a little coffee and listening to some spizella recordings online, I'm thinking it is much more likely that the 1 and 2 note calls I heard were actually the very rapid/buzzy calls of a CHIPPING SPARROW, not Clay-colored. I'd never heard single note calls from Clay-colored

[cobirds] Clay-colored Sparrow, Heaton Campground (Dillon Res.)

2015-07-07 Thread Paul Hurtado
There was a singing Clay-colored Sparrow near the tent sites this morning. It was flagged when I ebirded my checklist for the morning so I thought I would pass it along to CObirds as well. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Reno, NV (formerly Pueblo, CO) -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Denver Birding Question

2015-06-24 Thread Paul Hurtado
Hi Jennifer, Definitely check out the information at www.coloradocountybirding.org, which should give you plenty of options for birding in and around Denver. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Jun 23, 2015 8:33 AM, Jennifer Miller foundnatureb...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I will be in Denver next

[cobirds] Yellow-billed Loon @ Chatfield

2014-12-24 Thread Paul Hurtado
The loon is currently near the middle of the reservoir, near the dam. Nice views from the boat ramp. Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Re: Speaking of eBird ...

2014-10-14 Thread Paul Hurtado
lots of gaps in the data, and lots of potential for the Colorado birding community to fill them in. Thanks for reading if you made it this far -- this email worked out to be a bit longer than I'd anticipated ;-) Good birding, -Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Re: Summer Migration, Wednesday, July 23

2014-07-26 Thread Paul Hurtado
scope :-) Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Jul 26, 2014 5:37 AM, Ted Floyd tedfloy...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi, Gary. Here's an intro, from the journal Colorado Birds: http://cfobirds.org/downloads/journal/Birding_on_the_Dark_Side.pdf As to gear, here's a primer: http://blog.aba.org/2014/07/how

Re: [cobirds] Intriguing Empid, Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County

2014-06-17 Thread Paul Hurtado
of content related to identifying Colorado birds by their vocalizations. Good birding, -Paul Hurtado On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Ted Floyd tedfloy...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello, Birders. The long and the short of it: There's an intriguing Empidonax flycatcher just beyond campsite #13, Loop

[cobirds] Grace's Warbler, Pueblo Mtn Park (Beaulah), 4 June

2014-06-10 Thread Paul Hurtado
of information at http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/677 Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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

Re: [cobirds] eBird reporting and hotspots

2014-06-09 Thread Paul Hurtado
-understanding-how-to-plot-your-location Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 12:50 PM, 'Steven Mlodinow' via Colorado Birds cobirds@googlegroups.com wrote: Greetings COBRIDERS. Van Remsen, a former Coloradan and now one of the world's foremost ornithologists, was visiting here

[cobirds] Acorn Woodpecker, Rye area (Perennial Favorites nursery)

2014-05-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
I heard about tjis by way of the Colorado Field Ornithologists Facebook group -- I'll try and relay details about whether or not it sticks around, and about their preferences regarding visiting birders. Photos and other details at http://www.pfplants.com/?p=3481 Good birding, Paul Hurtado

[cobirds] Hermit Thrush subspecies in Colorado?

2014-04-17 Thread Paul Hurtado
area eBird checklist (no Hermit Thrush photos, unfortunately): http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S17921753 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Columbus OH (and Pueblo, CO) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [cobirds] Unusual Dove? Arapahoe County

2014-03-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
hybridize, so it's worth documenting birds that look intermediate in their tail feather coloration. Good birding, -Paul Hurtado On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 8:54 AM, Cheri Phillips richp...@q.com wrote: I happened upon this dove yesterday and wanted to share it with others. I have a couple ideas what

[cobirds] RFI: Old CoBirds posts?

2014-01-10 Thread Paul Hurtado
there happen to have kept all their old CoBirds emails?? If so, (even if you're not quite sure yet how you'd get them to me) please get in touch with me! I'd love to see my old emails, and perhaps those old posts of yours could even one day be archived somewhere online as a resource. THANKS! -Paul

[cobirds] Re: More info on mystery gull (proble Slaty-backed Gull at Aurora res

2014-01-02 Thread Paul Hurtado
! ;-) Best, Paul Hurtado On Jan 2, 2014 12:20 PM, Joe jroll...@gmail.com wrote: Not found this AM, but the Moultons saw it at about 3 PM on 12/30, at far south end of entrance road. Others are looking now; others to check this afternoon. There are now four more photos of the gull on Picassa site

[cobirds] Re: Brant Chatfield SP Douglas

2013-12-20 Thread Paul Hurtado
It was inside that campground (loop D) at 12:30pm today. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 20, 2013 9:50 AM, picap...@att.net wrote: At about 9:00 am today the Gray-bellied Brant was with a large group of Canada Geese across the road from the westernmost campground. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch

[cobirds] Valco Ponds this a.m.

2013-08-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
at a distance through brush, and it looked a little darkish. Probably an eastern, but I'm cautious since hybrids are being found up the river in Fremont Co. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Columbus, OH (originally Pueblo, CO) http://people.mbi.ohio-state.edu/hurtado.10 -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] GWWA

2013-05-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
pretty helpful. One of these days I'll get around to making a Colorado version! If someone else wants to take a crack at it, I'd be more than happy to format the info into similar cheet sheets and make them available online. Good birding, -Paul Hurtado Columbus, OH ( Pueblo, CO) On Sun, May 19

[cobirds] SLV white crane photo

2013-03-13 Thread Paul Hurtado
online photos of these birds? It would be handy to know if this facial coloration is a reliable characteristic to separate hybrids from aberrant sandhills. :-) Good Birding, Paul Hurtado -- Paul J. Hurtado Postdoctoral Fellow, The Ohio State University Mathematical Biosciences Institute, http

Re: [cobirds] Re: Cobirds and Ebirds reports

2013-01-31 Thread Paul Hurtado
://ebird.org/ebird/alert/summary?sid=SN35566 You can also check county-level Rarity Alerts (and alerts for other states) by going here and typing in the county name to select that county in CO: http://ebird.org/ebird/alerts Good birding, Paul Hurtado Columbus OH and Pueblo CO http://people.mbi.ohio

Re: [cobirds] glaucous-winged gull at Teller 5, Boulder

2013-01-25 Thread Paul Hurtado
well marked upper parts, i.e., the mantle and upperwing feathers look like they're showing a lot of pale with darker internal markings, very reminiscent of Glaucous Gull. Thoughts? Paul Hurtado Columbus, OH ( Pueblo, CO) On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 5:53 PM, William H Kaempfer william.kaemp

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow, Common Redpoll @ Red Rocks Trading Post

2013-01-03 Thread Paul Hurtado
for dinner. Probably the best views of a N. Shrike I've had in years. A photo of the shrike and it's evening snack are at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12483121 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO ( Columbus, OH) http://people.mbi.ohio-state.edu/hurtado.10 -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Perhaps I am out of lineā€¦.

2012-12-31 Thread Paul Hurtado
/groups/129995222037/) and Birding Colorado group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/BirdingColorado/) you might be interested in joining for such discussions. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO ( Columbus, OH). On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 4:32 PM, Donna Dannen tundrawi...@me.com wrote

[cobirds] Pueblo Res. additions

2012-12-29 Thread Paul Hurtado
1 ad. Mew Gull and a really cool looking first year gull that appears to be a Herring x Glaucous-winged or Herring x Glaucous, possibly the former. It provided nice comparisons with the immature Glaucous reported by Brandon. I'll post photos later. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo ( Columbus OH

[cobirds] Re: Pueblo Res. additions

2012-12-29 Thread Paul Hurtado
://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12410338 Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO (and Columbus, OH) http://people.mbi.ohio-state.edu/hurtado.10 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

Re: [cobirds] Re: Pueblo 11/27 (Sabine's Gull, Yellow-throated Warbler etc.)`

2012-11-28 Thread Paul Hurtado
, especially if it sticks around for more photos that can help support a definitive ID. Best, Paul Hurtado On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 11:18 PM, Brandon K. Percival bkperci...@yahoo.comwrote: I guess the smaller gull with a black bill with a yellow tip at Pueblo Reservoir today, isn't a Sabine's Gull

Re: [cobirds] No bird seed allowed at BCLP? No fair! How dare they!

2012-11-23 Thread Paul Hurtado
restless ;-) Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM, Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com wrote: Dismayed at the officiousness of the Bear Creek Lake Park rangers, I worked up my indignation and managed to find a work-around. After many phone-calls and emails, I established

Re: [cobirds] Plan to work things out with the Rangers and Manager at BCLP

2012-11-23 Thread Paul Hurtado
Joe and others, Glad to hear they're simpatico with the birders. But to make that conversation even easier, the fine print is also on our side :-) The posted sign cites Ordinance 6.05.050 Feeding of Wildlife. So, I looked up the Lakewood Regional Parks code and here it is in full. Note that

Re: [cobirds] Re: Reporting to COBirds (vs., say, eBird)

2012-07-12 Thread Paul Hurtado
Gary, No RSS feed (that I know of) but check out the BirdTrax Gadget (free) that displays recent eBird sightings via either an iGoogle gadget or embedded in a webpage (e.g. it could be embedded in the CFO's website somewhere, or on your personal website). It shows either recently submitted

Re: [cobirds] Acorn Woodpeckers, Pueblo County

2012-06-17 Thread Paul Hurtado
Hi Leon, Glad to hear those birds stuck around! I wanted to make one small addition to your email. In May, 2000 I was leading a birding hike with Dave, and we had one Acorn Woodpecker briefly stop on top of a nearby snag before flying off out of sight. We didn't get pictures, but I did sketch

[cobirds] Acorn Woodpeckers, Beaulah CO

2012-06-16 Thread Paul Hurtado
/129995222037/ (CFO group) Here's a map to the location: http://goo.gl/maps/L4xp From the main entrance, the lodge is to the right where the road first forks. Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Chatfield Pomarine Jaeger

2011-11-28 Thread Paul Hurtado
it, and it made 1 close pass allowing me to take a few photos. If any of them are worth sharing I'll post a link later this evening. Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO Columbus, OH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Re: Chatfield Pomarine Jaeger

2011-11-28 Thread Paul Hurtado
and Hairy Woodpeckers, I figured I should take a second look. Here's a photo of that Eastern Downy Woodpecker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauljhurtado/6423125387/in/photostream Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO (...currently back in Columbus, OH) -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir Saturday (Nov 26) a.m.

2011-11-26 Thread Paul Hurtado
/pauljhurtado/6406113295/in/photostream Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO ...when I'm not in Columbus, OH ;) -- 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] Mystery bird: a hawk or baby owl?

2011-11-23 Thread Paul Hurtado
birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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. For more options, visit

[cobirds] Re: Cassiar Junco

2011-02-03 Thread Paul Hurtado
/photos/pauljhurtado/5348067646 Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- 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] Pueblo Pacific Wren 12/27

2010-12-28 Thread Paul Hurtado
, hybrid N. Flicker) which can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauljhurtado Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, 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] NM ravens

2010-02-04 Thread Paul Hurtado
could have both species. I was reasonable certain I saw/heard both while I was down there, though I'd gladly change my mind if I was making Commons out to be Chihuahuahs! Good birding, Paul Hurtado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post

[cobirds] Re: El Paso Snowy Owl

2010-01-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
details on age and sex determination posted from someone w/ better resources on hand ;) Good birding, Paul Hurtado Pueblo, CO (currently Ithaca, NY) (... ok, make that Columbus, OH)