[cobirds] Poudre River Trail Greeley

2023-11-16 Thread Rick Reeser
to see a bald eagle, belted kingfisher, and a pintail among some mallards. There were very few people (early morning), especially off the cement path onto the gravel paths. Rick Reeser Milliken -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Weld County-Greeley Birds

2023-04-27 Thread Rick Reeser
on the island. I did not see any of the smaller white egrets, but hope that some of them might also return now that the trees have recovered from the devastating storm a few years back. Rick Reeser, Milliken, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Matthews-Reeser Bird Sanctuary signs- Estes Park, Larimer County

2022-09-18 Thread Rick Reeser
We noticed the M-R Bird Sanctuary signs that used to be up have been removed. There is a 2X3 foot (or so) display near the west end, but are there plans to replace signs at the east and west entrance to the Sanctuary? Thanks, Rick Reeser 970-451-9093 -- -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Weld County

2022-04-16 Thread Rick Reeser
A rock wren stopped to feed Saturday morning on my back yard in Milliken. It was on the ground in plain view for 15 minutes, plenty of time for positive ID. Rick Reeser, Milliken -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Re: Extensive power expansion, anybody watching for impacts on birds

2021-12-09 Thread Rick Reeser
of birds, but we don’t propose eliminating cars because of that- we drive with greater caution instead. We need to work with Xcel on this project to minimize the harm to the habitat, not work against them. Offering to work with someone is far more effective than working against them. Rick

[cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Which Eagle?

2020-07-14 Thread Rick Reeser
Sibley's Guide has a good drawing of a 2nd year bald eagle, showing the light dark band on the end of the tail and the white on the front. That is clearly showing on photos 23 & 24. Rick Reeser, Greeley On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:45:27 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > >

[cobirds] Chiming in on SWAs

2020-05-28 Thread Rick Reeser
, there are restrictions on all of these activities. Rick Reeser, Greeley -- 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] Opening our Colorado National Wildlife Refuges to increased hunting and fishing

2020-04-25 Thread Rick Reeser
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[cobirds] Greeley's Glenmere Park Island

2019-09-06 Thread Rick Reeser
was there for a meeting and could not scope the area carefully. Rick Reeser, Greeley -- 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 cobird

[cobirds] Caracara in Weld County

2017-04-16 Thread Rick Reeser
, but could not get the telephoto to pick it up, and then the bird disappeared in the sky. It was about straight up from 71st Avenue and right over the Poudre River I would enjoy hearing from others who have or are searching the area. I may go back tomorrow for another look. Rick Reeser Greeley

[cobirds] Greeley - Weld County

2016-11-30 Thread Rick Reeser
, redheads, common mergansers, hooded mergansers, bufflehead, common goldeneye, coots, six pelicans, eared grebes, and 2 Ferr. hawks. From there I went north to Seeley Lake and saw, in addition to some of the above, one snow goose mixed in the the hordes of cackling geese and a few Canada geese. Rick

[cobirds] Weld County Red headed woodpecker

2016-05-10 Thread Rick Reeser
if the storms have brought in some Band Tailed pigeons. What are some other's thoughts on that possibility? Rick Reeser, Greeley -- 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] Lower Latham Reservoir, Weld Co.

2016-05-09 Thread Rick Reeser
Phalaropes. Nothing rare, but still a very enjoyable outing. Rick Reeser, Greeley -- 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

[cobirds] Owl Nest in Weld County

2016-04-20 Thread Rick Reeser
into the shadows. As a side note, there were common mergansers on the lake and a flycatcher along the path 100 yards west of this location. I did not have time to determine which flycatcher it was. Rick Reeser, Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Cattail Pond, Larimer County

2016-01-15 Thread Rick Reeser
was there. Rick Reeser, Greeley -- 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.com. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Larimer County- bird walk

2015-08-12 Thread Rick Reeser
and/or a snack. Consider bringing a field guide and sunscreen and dress for the weather. Beginners are welcome. Meet at 2968 Bluestem Willow Drive (go North on Boyd Lake Road from 34, Turn right onto Long Pine Lake Drive and take it all the way down to the parking lot). Rick Reeser, Greeley -- You

[cobirds] Bird Walk Equalizer Lake near Centerra Outlets- Larimer County

2015-07-16 Thread Rick Reeser
The High Plains Environmental Center is sponsoring a bird walk around Equalizer Lake Saturday morning at 7AM starting at the local community center at 2968 Bluestem Willow Drive, Loveland. That is just east of Boyd Lake Avenue north off Hwy 34. Beginners are welcome. Rick Reeser, Greeley

[cobirds] High Plains Environmental Center in Larimer County

2015-05-16 Thread Rick Reeser
Lake Road. Turn right (east) at the Lakes at Centerra sign, onto Long Pine Lake, and drive to the parking lot near the lakes and community buildings.) Rick Reeser Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Bird Walk Planned - Larimer County Loveland Area

2015-03-02 Thread Rick Reeser
Equalizer Lake on the path. Please help get the word out for us. Thanks. Rick Reeser, Greeley -- 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

[cobirds] Greeley Poudre Trail

2015-01-28 Thread Rick Reeser
, we saw a number of mallards and a female goldeneye in the river. Anyway, not as good of birding as last winter, but not bad for a short walk in and out on the trail. Rick Reeser Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Greeley egrets

2014-04-13 Thread Rick Reeser
I checked out Glenmere Park in Greeley and found 2 snowy egrets, 5 pelicans, and about a dozen cormorants. None of the nests looked complete as yet and there were no signs of the night herons. Rick Reeser Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Arsonal NWR, Adams CO

2014-01-19 Thread Rick Reeser
mergansers, pintails, shovelers, just to name a few; and not including many expected more common birds, not to mention the deer, bison, and coyotes. Although we did not see anything real unexpected, we certainly enjoyed the morning. Rick Reeser Greeley -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Poudre ponds Greeley

2014-01-03 Thread Rick Reeser
in and out of a tree about a quarter of a mile in.) Rick Reeser Greeley -- 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.com. To post

[cobirds] Re: Steward Pond, Weld County

2013-11-12 Thread Rick Reeser
: Where is Steward Pond on WCR 46; near what odd numbered road? Thanks. Rick Reeser Greeley -- 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

[cobirds] Greeley Park

2013-02-06 Thread Rick Reeser
-billed gulls, and 2 tame ducks. Rick Reeser Greeley -- 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.com. To post to this group

[cobirds] Weld County water birds

2013-01-25 Thread Rick Reeser
blue-morph snow goose, common golden-eyes, common mergansers, mallards, coots, pied-billed grebes, one immature bald eagle, northern harrier, and one GB heron. There were also numerous gulls. Rick Reeser Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Weld County birds

2012-12-13 Thread Rick Reeser
, northern harrier, and a common merganser. Not bad for one hour on foot on the trail. It is amazing how quickly 2000+ Canada geese can vacate a lake when 2 bald eagles come soaring in. Rick Reeser Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Larimer County Cattail Pond

2012-11-13 Thread Rick Reeser
On the south side of Loveland, I observed coots, redheads, widgens, mallards, Canada geese, and lots of bufflehead. Rick Reeser Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Memorial Service

2012-04-11 Thread Rick Reeser
organization (local or national). You may send condolences to Ruth at her Loveland home. Rick Reeser -- 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

[cobirds] Swans near Loveland, Larimer County

2012-03-12 Thread Rick Reeser
, I looked north toward Ryan Gulch Reservoir and saw on the near shallow area another swan. Again, I could not see any orange on the bill. If someone with a scope is in the area, I would be interested to hear what kind of swans those are. My thought was that they are trumpeters. Rick Reeser

[cobirds] Weld County Poudre River area birds

2012-01-25 Thread Rick Reeser
, not believing that it was what I first thought it might be. But, after awhile, I did determine that it was a loggerhead shrike. While driving away, another immature bald eagle flew fairly low over the car. Great reward for just 25 minutes. Rick Reeser Greeley -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Trumpeter

2012-01-14 Thread Rick Reeser
, and several others. Rick Reeser Greeley -- 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

[cobirds] Weld Greeley birds.

2011-11-27 Thread Rick Reeser
and shovelers and L scaups. Rick Reeser, Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Swan plus others, Weld County

2011-08-26 Thread Rick Reeser
I was at the Poudre River and ponds west of 35th Avenue in Greeley and saw a mute swan, lots of snowy egrets, some gadwalls, a great egret, some terns I could not quite ID for sure, GB herons, several BC night herons and some geese. Nothing spectacular, but an enjoyable walk. Rick Reeser Greeley

[cobirds] Weld County

2011-07-07 Thread Rick Reeser
I was not really birding today, but drove past Woods Lake just east of Windsor and saw a yellow headed blackbird and a bobolink. Rick Reeser -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Weld County waterbirds

2011-05-02 Thread Rick Reeser
Phaleropes, one white eyed ibis, and some pelicans. Rick Reeser Greeley -- 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

[cobirds] Swans in Greeley area

2010-12-03 Thread Rick Reeser
; sure a majestic sight. Rick Reeser Greeley -- 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