Fwd: [cobirds] My best yard bird...Painted Redstart

2024-03-13 Thread Paula Hansley
Dear CObirders: I had no idea that I would get a response in regards to my Painted Redstart picture such as that I received from Cole Sage. I have copied it for everyone to read. I recommend that Mr. Sage be blocked from CObirds. Paula Hansley Louisville -- Forwarded message

Re: [cobirds] My best yard bird...Painted Redstart

2024-03-13 Thread Paula Hansley
in “The Warbler Guide” by Tom Stephenson and Scott White for a comparison of these two redstart species. Please, when questioning an identification please do not be rude or snarky as some people have been! Paula Hansley Louisville On Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 8:33 AM Megan Jones Patterson wrote

[cobirds] Yard list (birds)

2024-03-11 Thread Paula Hansley
through time. Graphs of Common Bushtits and Eurasian collared-Doves are very interesting. Paula Hansley Louisville, Boulder 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@google

[cobirds] Say’s Phoebe and Tree Swallows, Boulder County

2024-03-09 Thread Paula Hansley
what they might be eating— later, we saw small “clouds” of gnats(?), the first I’ve noticed this year. A Say’s Phoebe was sitting on a mullein where we turned around just before the trail heads uphill! It felt and sounded like spring! Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You received this message

[cobirds] Townsend’s Solitaire, Boulder County

2024-02-19 Thread Paula Hansley
phone call. I’ve never had a bird land on one of my side mirrors, plus I haven’t seen any solitaires east of the foothills this winter. Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Prairie Merlin(?), Jefferson County

2024-02-07 Thread Paula Hansley
. It was close enough to the highway that I could tell it wasn’t a kestrel, plus it was sitting up straight, not bent over like a kestrel; however, it was about the same size as a kestrel. I’m posting this in case anyone is in the area. Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Red-tailed Hawk hunting at my feeders

2024-01-01 Thread Paula Hansley
. The Cooper’s will sit quietly in the tree where the feeders are hanging and wait for its prey. As a result, I have very few birds. Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] “Juncos: A warning from the snowbirds”

2023-12-08 Thread Paula Hansley
All— This is the title of the lead editorial from today’s Denver Post. I urge everyone to read it. Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@google

[cobirds] Red Crossbill, Louisville

2023-11-19 Thread Paula Hansley
A crossbill just flew over my house, chipping. One bird! Its voice sounded too high-pitched for a type 5 bird. Maybe it will fly to Lafayette…. Pauls Hansley Boulder County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to

[cobirds] Short-eared Owls(?) and Ferruginous Hawks

2023-11-13 Thread Paula Hansley
. One town has a small population of Great-tailed Grackles. The Republican River had water and its associated State Wildlife Area is on the route and is worth exploring, although perhaps not during hunting season. Paula Hansley Louisville Boulder County On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 8:39 PM elena

[cobirds] Cassin’s Finch, Louisville

2023-10-30 Thread Paula Hansley
A handsome male Cassin’s Finch is now eating seed on my brick patio! I’ve seen this species a few times in my 17 years here, but not every year. Took pictures but I can’t send them until my computer restores. Paula Boulder County -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Townsend’s Solitaire

2023-10-08 Thread Paula Hansley
When I went outside this morning I heard a familiar sound — the call of a Townsend’s Solitaire! The berries on my Washington Hawthorn tree are just getting ripe and it’s cold and dry in the foothills. I suspect it was here last year. Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] Cranes and nutcrackers

2023-10-07 Thread Paula Hansley
Townsend’s solitaires singing. Stopping at various trailheads, I noticed an excellent berry crop on native bushes. Paula Hansley Louisville On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 5:19 PM Raymond Davis wrote: > Love it when two species appear at the same time, but not commonly. > > Along with the daily Pi

[cobirds] Swainson’s Hawk & Turkey Vultures

2023-09-12 Thread Paula Hansley
the main Swainson’s migration? They gather in eastern Colorado in late August before migrating south in large flocks to Argentina. Not sure iif the Swainson’s have left eastern Colorado yet. Thanks- - Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Bushtits

2023-08-25 Thread Paula Hansley
I have a Flock of at least 19 Bushtits! After being gone all summer, they are back —probably with their young. It’s amazing— when they arrive, they cover all my suet and seed feeders, all chirping and chipping. Paula Hansley Louisville Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants

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2023-08-16 Thread Paula Hansley
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[cobirds] Nighthawks!

2023-08-15 Thread Paula Hansley
Look up! Dozens of nighthawks over Louisville now! Paula Hansley Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Bushtit

2023-07-30 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, Ted Floyd did not confirm that the Bushtit picture that I posted on CObirds earlier today was a Melanotis ssp. Paula -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: Mystery bird, Louisville

2023-07-30 Thread Paula Hansley
Re: Bushtit (Melanotis subspecies) Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about the bird picture I posted earlier today-- especially Ted Floyd, who confirmed that it is indeed a Melanotis ssp. Paula Hansley Louisville On Sun, Jul 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM Paula Hansley wrote: > CObird

[cobirds] Zauschnaria sp. and Rufous hummers

2023-07-28 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, Jean Morgan identified the red tubular flower that attracted the Rufous hummers as Zauschnaria sp. This IS the correct identification— Jean knows her flowers! Paula Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received

[cobirds] Rufous Hummingbirds, Louisville

2023-07-28 Thread Paula Hansley
Correction: the flower from which they are getting nectar is Scarlet Gilia. Paula -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to

[cobirds] Rufous Hummingbirds

2023-07-28 Thread Paula Hansley
At 6:30 this morning, several Rufous Hummingbirds were feeding on my red penstemon flowers!! They were females or juvenile birds. I identified them by their size and chips. Paula Hansley Louisville Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628

[cobirds] Re: A Goldfinch challenge for David Leatherman

2023-07-04 Thread Paula Hansley
What about getting little pieces of grit from the mortar or brick for their gizzards??? !!! Paula Hansley Louisville On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 9:04 AM dgulb...@gmail.com wrote: > Why would a Goldfinch cling to a brick wall for a minute and a half? > At 7 AM when I walked into my ga

[cobirds] Am. Redstart songs

2023-05-30 Thread Paula Hansley
The redstart’s song is more variable than that of most warblers. The song this one is singing is the third song in the Sibley vol. 2, bird app. Paula -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] American Redstart!

2023-05-30 Thread Paula Hansley
all summer, each summer, it was much easier to remember each one. Anyone is welcome to try to come see/hear it. Just text me. Paula 303-261-7516 -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Posting

2023-05-30 Thread Paula Hansley
x 7. Paula -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- 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] Black and White Warbler

2023-05-30 Thread Paula Hansley
! Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- 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] Bay-breasted Warbler, Louisville

2023-05-30 Thread Paula Hansley
A few minutes ago a Bay-Breasted Warblef was singing from my maple tree. Trying to find it. I suspect that the “late” warblers are now migrating west through. Many people scan it head this high pitched song. Paula Hansley Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International

[cobirds] Posting

2023-05-29 Thread Paula Hansley
I’ve posted my last bird sighting/hearing on CObirds. The world, unfortunately, has changed. Too many people now are just interested in getting the best picture of a bird without regard for the bird’s well being. Paula Hansley Louisville P.S. I will also hide my ebird lists. -- Paula

[cobirds] Veery, Boulder County

2023-05-28 Thread Paula Hansley
is unmistakable. I’m used to hearing it on my Boreas Pass breeding bird survey. It was low in the bushes next to the shoreline. We never saw it, and we didn’t hear it again. I told a DFO field trip about it Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720

[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler

2023-05-23 Thread Paula Hansley
live in Louisville and hear something different, check it out! I haven’t heard it for years, but I grew up in SE Ohio where I heard it every spring. If I hear it again, I’ll try to get a px and(or) recording. Paula Hansley Louisville, Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants

[cobirds] Bobolinks, southern Boulder Co.

2023-05-22 Thread Paula Hansley
Snipes giving their “ticking” calls from a wet area (darker grass) along Cherryvale. Paula Hansley Louisville Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Apple Valley bonanza!!

2023-05-20 Thread Paula Hansley
is in NW Boulder County) Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

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2023-05-12 Thread Paula Hansley
another White-crowned is belting out his song! Paula Hansley Louisville, Boulder CO -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes!

2023-04-23 Thread Paula Hansley
Three cranes headed NE over Louisville. Now. Paula Hansley Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

Re: [cobirds] Help with NM oriole ID

2023-04-19 Thread Paula Hansley
To me the bird looks orange not yellow. I don’t think it’s a Scott’s oriole. Paula Hansley Louisville On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 3:32 PM Connie wrote: > Hey folks, my daughter got this video and I think it might be an Audubon’s > Oriole. Seen near Placitas, NM. Confirmation or? Appre

[cobirds] House Wren, Boulder County

2023-04-15 Thread Paula Hansley
A singing House Wren was singing by the woods just north of the Osprey platform at Sawhill Ponds this morning about 8:45 am. It was my first one of the spring. Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings

2023-04-14 Thread Paula Hansley
, they in most of the trees that I can see Listen for their soft calls. Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Bohemians

2023-04-13 Thread Paula Hansley
Many are in a Crabapple tree on West Lois Way just east of Tyler Ave. behind my house. Paula -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings

2023-04-13 Thread Paula Hansley
They are here now. 545 West Fir Way, Louisville This is for the many people who have not seen them yet. Paula -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings, Louisville

2023-04-12 Thread Paula Hansley
and Tyler Streets. Paula Hansley Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@google

[cobirds] Re: Swainson’s Hawks migration

2023-04-08 Thread Paula Hansley
On my way back from Tucson last Wednesday, I saw several Swainson’s Hawks just south of Albuquerque! Perhaps the strong NW winds that NM had earlier in the week slowed them up. Paula Hansley Louisville On Sat, Apr 8, 2023 at 2:31 PM Tony Kay wrote: > I have observed similar scenes in Co

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings, Louisville

2023-04-06 Thread Paula Hansley
About a dozen Bohemian Waxwings were sitting in my neighbors’ cottonwood tree at 6:00 pm today! I recognized them by their calls. They flew to the east, towards Warembourg Open Space. Paula Hansley Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628

[cobirds] Towhee attacking solitaire!

2023-03-29 Thread Paula Hansley
this be a territorial dispute? Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings, WRG

2023-01-17 Thread Paula Hansley
Greenbelt in Jefferson County. An amazing sight! I’ve never seen so many Bohemian Waxwings at one time. Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Pine Siskins, Boulder County

2023-01-15 Thread Paula Hansley
I heard my first Pine Siskins of the winter early today! They were with a flock of goldfinches, which are eating the last of my berries and thistle from a feeder. Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received

[cobirds] Evening Grosbeak; Denver Post editorial

2022-11-13 Thread Paula Hansley
to read this sobering article by Pepper Trail. According to some estimates, Evening Grosbeaks have declined by 90%, and 1/3 of migratory birds have been lost since the 1970s. The same declines are true for many animals and insects, as well. Paula Hansley Louisville, Boulder County -- Paula Hansley

[cobirds] Two loons, Boulder County

2022-11-08 Thread Paula Hansley
There are two Common(?) Loons at Baseline Reservoir. They are swimming together in the SW part of the lake. Be patient if you don’t see them at first, because they stay underwater a long time during their dives. Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International

[cobirds] Common(?) Loon, Boulder County

2022-11-08 Thread Paula Hansley
A Common(?) Loon is swimming and diving right now on Baseline Reservoir. I think it is a “Common” because of its heavy, thick bill It is diving by itself in the SW part of the lake. Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628

[cobirds] Western Marsh Wren, Louisville

2022-11-04 Thread Paula Hansley
backyard in April of 2019, but never saw it. Paula Hansley -- -- 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/gro

[cobirds] Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Louisville

2022-11-02 Thread Paula Hansley
-bombed by a Prairie Falcon. Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes

2022-10-10 Thread Paula Hansley
Two flocks seen at 6:15 pm flying SE over Lafayette. Paula -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Townsend’s Solitaire, Louisville

2022-10-10 Thread Paula Hansley
I live several miles from the foothills in the middle of Louisville. A Townsend’s Solitaire is eating berries from some of my fruiting trees! New yard bird. I heard it calling from my kitchen. Paula Hansley -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628

[cobirds] Eastern Blue Jay, Golden Gate Canyon

2022-10-01 Thread Paula Hansley
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[cobirds] Eastern Blue Jay, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Jefferson County

2022-09-29 Thread Paula Hansley
At the top of Mountain Base Road, I heard an eastern Blue Jay calling from an aspen grove! I've never heard one before in Golden Gate Canyon SP, and I lived just north of it for 25 years and have birded there often since moving to Louisville. The two Steller's Jays that I saw were quiet. Paula

[cobirds] Western Tanager, Louisville

2022-09-20 Thread Paula Hansley
At dawn today, a Western Tanager was foraging in my Washington Hawthorne tree! I heard it’s distinctive call note. Paula Hansley Boulder County -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Rufous Hummingbird, Boulder County

2022-08-16 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, I saw my first male Rufous Hummingbird during the rain (deluge) this morning nectaring on my bright red Zushnaria sp., which carpets almost 25% of my front yard!! Paula Hansley Louisville -- Paula Hansley Petrographic Consultants International, Inc. Ph: 720-890-2628 -- -- You

[cobirds] Nighthawks migrating(?), Louisville, Boulder County

2022-08-04 Thread Paula Hansley
Tonight about 8 PM as I was outside watering, Common Nighthawks started flying over from north to south! They flew over silently for at least 15 minutes. I haven't seen any in my part of Louisville all summer, so I assume that they were migrating. Paula Hansley -- -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Re: Do Dark-eyed Juncos Breed in Metro Denver?

2022-07-03 Thread Paula Hansley
It was a cold, snowy late May (1-2 feet of snow on May 30 in the foothills above 8500' in the foothills S and SW of Boulder). Golden Gate Canyon State Park had 18" in one storm and 6" the next day. I suspect this also has something to do with the breeding juncos in Denver. Pau

[cobirds] Swainson's Thrush, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County

2022-05-22 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, I was delighted to hear one of my favorite birds at 7:00 am today: a Swainson's Thrush, which sang several songs from deep in the woods back by Boulder Creek. Not many birds are nesting in the woods because of the resident Cooper's Hawk nest. Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You

[cobirds] Blue-winged/Golden-winged Warbler, Walden Ponds, Boulder County

2022-05-19 Thread Paula Hansley
Nathan Pieplow heard the same bird that I reported as a Blue-winged Warbler yesterday. He thought it best to call it a Blue-winged/Golden-winged Warbler, because the two species hybridize. Neither one of us saw it! Paula Hansley Boulder County -- -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Blue-winged Warbler, Cottonwood Marsh, Walden Ponds, Boulder County

2022-05-18 Thread Paula Hansley
uot; warblers that flew by me in the darkness before dawn. It was cloudy and fairly warm; clouds of insects could be seen over the water. Many birds (i.e. Yellowthroat, Bullock's Oriole, Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo) seem finally to have returned. I've been sick and not doing any birding for a w

[cobirds] Hummers and House Wrens

2022-04-24 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, Today, I found two male Broad-tailed Hummingbirds and two House Wrens at Coyote Run Open Space in Louisville! Spring is here! Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Blue Jay mimics Cooper’s call, Boulder County

2021-10-10 Thread Paula Hansley
: he arrives first and sits in my maple tree calling like a Cooper’s Hawk! At first, I thought it was a hawk, but I could never find it. This smart bird has the peanuts to himself for the first five minutes or until he has had his fill! Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- -- You

Re: [cobirds] Re: History - Old bird checklists

2021-10-06 Thread Paula Hansley
copies of anything important. Put the checklists on eBird, but keep the paper copies. Paula Hansley Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2021, at 7:41 AM, Jeff Percell wrote: > > You should add the checklists onto eBird, so that everyone can benefit from > the data. > > https:/

[cobirds] Olive-sided Flycatcher, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder Co.

2021-08-30 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, An Olive-sided Flycatcher was catching insects high in the woods just east of Boulder Creek at 7:15 this morning! It did not make a sound. I will include photographs with my eBird list. Paula Hansley Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County

2021-08-23 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, The warbler flock that contained at least one Nashville Warbler was just SW of the south end of Lake 5, in a Russian olive tree on the path. Paula Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Say’s Phoebe (?)

2021-07-07 Thread Paula Hansley
My “Epidonax” flycatcher may be a Say’s Phoebe singing a slightly different song. Sorry! Paula H. Sent from my iPhone -- -- 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

[cobirds] Epidonax flycatcher, Louisville

2021-07-07 Thread Paula Hansley
There is a calling Willow? flycatcher in Louisville now. I live near the Police Station and Rec Center. Tried to record it but it flew north towards South Boulder Rd. Paula Hansley Boulder County Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Bird song at Lory Park

2021-06-02 Thread Paula Hansley
Gray Catbird. I have had at least two pair nesting in my study area each year. Paula Hansley Boulder County Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2021, at 7:22 AM, Van Rudd wrote: > > I vote for a Grey Catbird based on the ones I’ve been hearing around > Boulder. Seems like

[cobirds] Indian Peaks breeding bird count

2021-05-13 Thread Paula Hansley
Looking For a Few Good Birders" The Indian Peaks Bird Counts began in 1982 as a Christmas Bird Count, complete with a count circle divided into areas that birders adopt. We expanded to all four seasons for 30 years, and now continue as a Summer (Breeding) Count. This year will

[cobirds] Tennessee Warbler, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County

2021-05-13 Thread Paula Hansley
on her phone. Several Yellow Warblers and Yellowthroats were also singing throughout the area. Paula Hansley Louisville -- -- 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.co

Re: [cobirds] Broad-winged Hawks over Boulder, 4/23, 11:00 am

2021-04-23 Thread Paula Hansley
Two days ago about 1 pm, I saw 18 kestrels south of Longmont between Hwy. 287 and 95th St. along Mineral and Niwot Roads! Paula On Fri, Apr 23, 2021 at 11:37 AM Thomas Heinrich wrote: > In the last 30 min I have seen 3 Broad-winged Hawks migrating over Boulder > (base of Mt Sanitas) including

[cobirds] Myrtle Warbler, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County

2021-04-23 Thread Paula Hansley
! Paula Hansley Louisville (Can anyone identify the tree?) -- -- 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

[cobirds] Warblers, Sawhill Ponds,, Boulder County.

2021-04-23 Thread Paula Hansley
First warbler flock! 3 Myrtle and 1 Audubon’s!!! Just east of Boulder Creek , south of trail. Softly chipping and singing. Paula Hansley Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Passerine migration ?

2021-04-16 Thread Paula Hansley
I second David’s comment/question about why is passerine migration being late. I have yet to see a Ruby-crowned Kinglet or Yellow-rumped Warbler. Paula Hansley Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

Re: [cobirds] Snipe flock at Sawhill Ponds

2021-04-14 Thread Paula Hansley
ppert wrote: >>> >>> >>> 13 snipe at North Teller Lake also, as well as the Common Sandpiper >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 14, 2021 at 12:46 PM Paula Hansley < redstart.pa...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> Here is a px of part of the snipe

[cobirds] Spotted Sandpiper, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder Co.

2021-04-14 Thread Paula Hansley
Cobirders, Another new bird for this Spring that I saw this morning was a Spotted Sandpiper on Lake 4 with a Killdeer, a Greater Yellowlegs, and several snipe. Amazingly, the Spotted Sandpiper is not on the eBird list for this area. This may be because April 14 is an early date? Paula Hansley

[cobirds] Spring at Sawhill Ponds, Boulder Co.

2021-04-14 Thread Paula Hansley
I was greeted by a calling, flying Greater Yellowlegs at Pond 1 at dawn. Shortly after, a Swainson’s Hawk flew over very low. Flock of a dozen snipe and Spotted Sandpiper at pond 4. All three teal species. Very very cold due to north wind. First time I was the only car parked here. Paula

[cobirds] Great-tailed Grackle, Louisville

2021-04-10 Thread Paula Hansley
A beautiful Great-tailed Grackle just visited my suet feeder with three Common Grackles! It was nice to be able to make a a comparison. I’ll be ready with a camera next time! Paula Hansley Boulder County Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Swainson’s Hawk

2021-03-21 Thread Paula Hansley
I just saw my first Swainson’s of this spring sitting on a sign on Hwy 36 westbound just before the Foothills hwy exit in Boulder !! Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Swainson's Hawk, Boulder, Colorado

2021-03-20 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, About 3:30 pm today, I saw a Swainson"s Hawk sitting on a road sign along highway 36 (Boulder-Denver turnpike) west just south of where Foothills Highway (157) north takes off from Hwy. 36! It was so exciting because the bird was literally at eye-level for me. Paula Ha

[cobirds] Swainson's Hawk, Boulder, Colorado

2021-03-20 Thread Paula Hansley
Hi All, About 3:30 pm today, I saw a Swainson"s Hawk sitting on a road sign along highway 36 (Boulder-Denver turnpike) west just south of where Foothills Highway (157) north takes off from hwy. 36! It was so exciting because the bird was literally at eye-level for me. Paula Hansley Louis

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds, Boulder County

2021-01-09 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, Karen Axe and I saw and heard 8 Eastern Bluebirds in a small tree at the Sawhill Ponds parking lot at dawn (about 7:29 AM) today. Images will be posted with my checklist. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Sapsucker sp. , Boulder County

2020-12-01 Thread Paula Hansley
without my computer, so it will be a few days before I can download my images and send the best to CObirds! Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Joe Roller

2020-11-26 Thread Paula Hansley
atlas. He and I could see how perfect they were for my micromount mineral collection. I cannot believe he is gone. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Eastern bluebirds, Boulder County

2020-11-16 Thread Paula Hansley
This morning just after dawn, I heard at least two Eastern Bluebirds calling as they flew over as I was walking at Sawhill Ponds just west of 76th Street, north of Valmont Road. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2020, at 12:00 PM, elena wrote: > > Yeste

[cobirds] Signs of winter..., Boulder County

2020-11-02 Thread Paula Hansley
CObirders, We saw our first Am. Tree Sparrows and a juvenile Northern Shrike while being serenaded by Am. Pipits at Sawhill Ponds this morning just after sunrise. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane, Snow Geese, Stearns Lake, Boulder County

2020-10-30 Thread Paula Hansley
This afternoon there was one Sandhill Crane standing on the NW shore of Stearns Lake and two Snow Geese in the western part of the lake along with lots of ducks. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Cedar Waxwings, Louisville

2020-10-29 Thread Paula Hansley
I just had a small (<12) flock of Cedar Waxwings in my Washington Hawthorne tree, which is full of ripe berries! Paula Hansley Boulder County Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To uns

[cobirds] Mountain Chickadee, Louisville, CO

2020-10-13 Thread Paula Hansley
I had only my second Mountain Chickadee in 16 years early this morning at both my suet and seed feeders. It seemed to be quite hungry. At one point, it actually knocked a starling off a suet feeder in order to eat! Paula Hansley Louisville, CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received

[cobirds] House Wren, Boulder

2020-10-11 Thread Paula Hansley
A dead house wren was found by a friend inside her suet cage feeder yesterday morning in NW Boulder. Where did this poor bird come from? Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

Re: [cobirds] Woodhouse's Scrub Jay in Boulder

2020-09-26 Thread Paula Hansley
I had one at my feeder in Louisville last week for the first time. Paula Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Jean Folsom wrote: > >  > I had a Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay in my yard this morning in Original Town > Superior. > > >> On Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 12:03 PM elena wrote:

[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker, Louisville

2020-09-13 Thread Paula Hansley
I just had a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker eating on one of my suet feeders! A first for this location. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Scrub Jay

2020-09-09 Thread Paula Hansley
I had a scrub jay at one of my suet feeders yesterday! May be the first time. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- 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] American Redstart, Coal Creek Trail, Boulder County

2020-08-30 Thread Paula Hansley
at other birds in the flock. The creek is mostly dry. The flock was above one if the few pools of water left in the stream bed. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

Re: [cobirds] Lake County Bird ID

2020-08-24 Thread Paula Hansley
The second bird could be a Brewer’s Sparrow, timberline race (?). I saw several yesterday in the foothills of Boulder County. Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2020, at 10:34 PM, 'DEBORAH CARSTENSEN' via Colorado Birds > wrote: > >  > The first

[cobirds] Nighthawks, Louisville

2020-07-27 Thread Paula Hansley
Right now, 8 pm, two Common Nighthawks are flying over the North end of Warembourg Open Space! Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [cobirds] Amazing bird song at Waneka Lake, Boulder County; do you know what it is?

2020-06-17 Thread Paula Hansley
I guessed Great-tailed Grackle Paula Hansley Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2020, at 12:09 PM, David Tønnessen > wrote: > > Intriguing sound! It reminds me of one of the many variations in Baltimore > Orioles, but I don't know you to make quizzes out of rare bi

[cobirds] Long-billed Curlew, Boulder County

2020-06-16 Thread Paula Hansley
Sitting on fence post on South Boulder Rd. just east of intersection with Cherryvale. Now! Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

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