[cobirds] Red knot - chatfield swim beach

2017-09-20 Thread Scott Somershoe
Continuing at the swim beach now. Hanging with several killdeer. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO 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 emails fro

[cobirds] Prewitt Res update - Buff-breasted Sandpipers (yes, multiple)

2017-09-19 Thread Scott Somershoe
was great, lighting tough, and I was fairly inept with the camera in general today. Photos in a couple days as there are hundreds to sort through. Great birding! Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Prewitt Res- Buff-breasted sandpiper continues

2017-09-19 Thread Scott Somershoe
The buff-breasted sandpiper continues this morning at Prewitt, Washington Co. I was looking at a couple sanderlings when it flew into my view and stood there. That's some luck! Many distant photos, maybe none identifiable. Lighting is awful. Lots of shorebirds to sort through though. Scott

[cobirds] Jefferson Co - non-foothills Scrub Jays and Pygmy Nuthatches

2017-09-11 Thread Scott Somershoe
since the first encounter. Good birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton, Jeff 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 cobird

Re: [cobirds] Crested Caracara - Douglas Co, Chatfield SP area

2017-08-24 Thread Scott Somershoe
Follow up. The info I got suggested it flew north from the model airplane field and it was not seen again via several folks that searched this morning and afternoon. I think the bird was seen before 8-830 am this morning and not since. Scott Somershoe Littleton, Jeff Co Sent from my iPhone

[cobirds] Crested Caracara - Douglas Co, Chatfield SP area

2017-08-24 Thread Scott Somershoe
at this point, but I wanted to pass along the information. Please post success or failures in any searches! I don't have permission to share photos at this point. Good luck! Scott Somershoe Littleton, Jeff Co. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Pygmy nuthatches- Littleton, Jeff Co

2017-08-20 Thread Scott Somershoe
moving from pine to pine and making quite the ruckus. Great yard bird for my location! Scott Somershoe Littleton, Jeff Co. 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

[cobirds] Construction of first border wall segment to begin sooner than expected along Rio Grande | The Texas Tribune

2017-08-07 Thread Scott Severs
Many Colorado birders have enjoyed Audubon and personal trips to Rio Grande Valley Texas. This unspeakable boondoggle is going to destroy one of the best national wildlife refuge and birding destinations in the United States. Construction of first border wall segment to begin sooner than

Re: [cobirds] white ibis

2017-06-21 Thread Scott Manwaring
Still present at pond at 18:38 -- 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, send email to

Re: [cobirds] Be on the watch in NE Colorado

2017-06-01 Thread Scott Somershoe
Glad you posted this Bill. There was also a Reddish Egret at Quivira NWR in Kansas yesterday (about 4th state record). Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Scott Somershoe Co-Author of *Birds of Tennessee: A New Annotated Checklist <http://www.amazon.com/Birds-Tennessee-New-Annotated-Checklist

[cobirds] Re: Canada and Black-throated Gray Warblers - Roxborough

2017-05-21 Thread Scott Manwaring
> > For those wanting a bit more information for the Canada Warbler: > The easiest way to get to this area would be to get on Rampart Range Rd and head south, as if you were heading to Roxborough State Park. There will be a parking lot on the West (left) side of the road in which you can get

[cobirds] Canada and Black-throated Gray Warblers - Roxborough

2017-05-21 Thread Scott Manwaring
All, I was walking in the greenspace near my home this morning, and came across a few good rarities. The first was a Canada Warbler actively feeding in deciduous trees near a stream, where a convenient path crosses the way. This area is to the west of the Roxborough Skate Park. The second

Re: [cobirds] Hooded Warbler--Main Reservoir/Jeffco

2017-05-20 Thread Scott Somershoe
wee tawee tawee-teeoo". In my years in the east with hooded's, the second song is by far the most commonly sung song, at least from Tennessee south thru GA, AL, MS, and LA. It stuck out to me anyway. He popped up a few times after being patient. I think everyone there managed to get at least

[cobirds] Fallouts starting in the snow

2017-05-18 Thread Scott Severs
25 hungry American Pipits along the edge of a feeder ditch to Boulder Creek in Boulder. SE Severs -- 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] Banding at the YMCA

2017-05-12 Thread Scott
Scott Rashid Estes Park --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- 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] finches

2017-04-04 Thread Scott
Hi all, There is about 2000 Rosy finches in my yard in Estes now. The flock is primarily Brown-capped, but there is at least three Blacks in the flock too. There is also a few Cassin's Finches. Scott Rashid Estes Park --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software

[cobirds] RFI. Rosy-finch and ptarmigan info for visiiting birders

2017-03-27 Thread Scott Downes
to disperse. Checking eBird reports, but any tips on reliable spots for rosy-finch flocks that would be likely in first week of April are appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help. Scott Downes down...@charter.net Yakima WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Dave Leatherman at Boulder Co. Audubon program, Tue. 2/28 7:15pm

2017-02-27 Thread Scott E. Severs
at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder at 5001 Pennsylvania Ave. Join us at 7pm for socializing; programs start at 7:15pm. _ Please Note the "E" in my email address below, and make sure it's correct in your address book. Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.com Lo

Re: [cobirds] One less Collared-Dove.....

2017-02-19 Thread Scott Somershoe
. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2017, at 8:21 AM, <pygmy...@frii.com> <pygmy...@frii.com> wrote: > > I have seen many birds of prey kill things larger than themselves. > Northern Pygmy-Owls, routinely kill birds and animals larger than &

[cobirds] On less Collared-Dove.....

2017-02-17 Thread Scott Somershoe
unperturbed. I still have about 10 or so daily. I love feeding the birds! Cheers, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO 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 receiv

[cobirds] Pygmy-Owl

2017-02-12 Thread Scott
in very rapidly, grasp the small animal and continue to fly off with it, instead of remaining on the ground with the prey. Scott Rashid Estes Park --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] REMINDER: Tomorrow/Wed. 5:30pm refreshments, 6-7pm Birds of Prey Research & Management on Open Space Lands

2017-01-31 Thread Scott E. Severs
FYI Scott Severs Longmont -- Forwarded message - From: 'Karen Hollweg' kholl...@stanfordalumni.org [NATURE-NET] < nature-net-nore...@yahoogroups.com> Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 08:43 Subject: [NATURE-NET] REMINDER: Tomorrow/Wed. 5:30pm refreshments, 6-7pm Birds of Prey Re

[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] Boulder Audubon January Program--Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls with Paul Bannick

2017-01-18 Thread Scott E. Severs
Imagine exceptional photography of owls. The amazing Paul Bannick is coming to Colorado! _ Please Note the "E" in my email address below, and make sure it's correct in your address book. Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.com Longmont, CO -- Forward

[cobirds] Birding RMNP and Estes today

2017-01-14 Thread Scott
neighborhood and found a Northern Pygmy-Owl about 2 blocks from my house. I took photos and they are on my facebook page. Scott Rashid Estes Park --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] note on Ruby-Crowned Kinglet and Lesser Goldfinch, Ken Caryl and Littleton

2016-12-27 Thread Scott Somershoe
ing from the same location is some of the best information you can submit. Don't hesitate to report your yard birds, daily, weekly, whatever. Just eBird them! Good birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton, Jefferson Co. On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 8:17 PM, David Suddjian <dsuddj...@gmail.com> wrote:

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Update

2016-12-21 Thread Scott Manwaring
Looking at it right now at the delta of the creek; 740 AM -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Purple Sandpiper Directions

2016-12-19 Thread Scott Somershoe
Relocated in same spot right now. -2F. Brrr Scott Somershoe Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2016, at 8:20 AM, Todd Deininger <goldeneagle...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Don't go through Frisco if chasing the sandpiper. Major delay and backup. > >> On Dec 18, 2016 1

[cobirds] Re: Tundra swans and Dunlin at Cherry Creek res

2016-12-07 Thread Scott Somershoe
the 9-11 degree temps anyway. Gull selection is way down today with nothing of note. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Jeff Co. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2016, at 12:15 PM, 'loch kilpatrick' via Colorado Birds > <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Mark Chavez and art Hu

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park, Dec 3, Rusty Blackbirds, Thayer's and Mew Gull

2016-12-04 Thread Scott Somershoe
been a real desert lately. I'll eventually get some photos in my eBird list. Good birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO 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 re

[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] Friday 11/25, CANCELLED: Ted Floyd's, "Boulder Caper"

2016-11-24 Thread Scott E. Severs
Reminder that the Boulder Caper is canceled. Why not make your own!? Scott -- Forwarded message - From: Pam Piombino piombino@gmail.com [NATURE-NET] < nature-net-nore...@yahoogroups.com> Date: Thu, Nov 24, 2016 at 06:45 Subject: [NATURE-NET] Friday 11/25, CANCELLE

[cobirds] Ross's goose, Clement park follow up

2016-11-13 Thread Scott Somershoe
thought the E Screech Owl a couple weeks ago was a nice yard bird. Good birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO 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] Ross's Goose, Clement Park, Jeff Co.

2016-11-13 Thread Scott Somershoe
I managed a little time away from the house this afternoon and on my walk around Clement park, I found a Ross's goose among the hundreds of cackling and Canada geese. Maybe it'll fly over the house later. That'd be a sweet yard bird. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Sent from my iPhone -- You

[cobirds] owl

2016-11-09 Thread Scott
years! I have always said that Northern Saw-whet Owls are not migratory but rather wonder; and here is a little information to validate that. Interesting huh? Scott Rashid Estes Park --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- You

[cobirds] Eastern Screech Owl, Littleton, Jefferson Co.

2016-10-28 Thread Scott Somershoe
later. Maybe it was just hiding better or took off in desperate search of a cavity! Some crummy photos of the screech owl and list of other birds, many of which participated in the angry mob, are in the eBird list below. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32267377 Good yard birding! Scott

Re: [cobirds] Pomarine Jaeger Chatfield (Douglas Co)

2016-10-13 Thread Scott Somershoe
Still present at 430. Probably best viewed from Jeff co side boat ramp on N end. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 13, 2016, at 3:29 PM, 'Dan Stringer' via Colorado Birds > <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Thanks Ira and Tammy Sanders fo

[cobirds] Clover Basin Reservoir looks promising,

2016-09-20 Thread Scott E. Severs
The late summer draw down has left a large mudflat on the west side. Didn't have time to stop but looks promising. Be careful of traffic. It's on Nelson Road west of 75th in Boulder County. Scott -- Scott E Severs Longmont scottesev...@gmail.com (Note the "E" in the address above)

[cobirds] Marston Res, Denver Co - Common Loon

2016-09-17 Thread Scott Somershoe
in a really tight group of coots too. No jaegers or Sabine's gulls tho! Not yet anyway. Cheers, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO 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] Update on the Boulder County Brown Booby

2016-09-14 Thread Scott Somershoe
-west (OK, NE, IA, AR, inland TX and others) and apparently not associated with tropical systems, it stands to reason this is an Atlantic/Gulf bird, but that remains to be determined. Sad ending to the story, but at least the bird will be preserved here in Colorado. Cheers, Scott Somershoe

[cobirds] estes birds

2016-08-21 Thread Scott
Hi All, Just a little update about the birds here in estes. At Lake Estes I found 2 Black-throated Gray Warblers this morning. One adult male and one juvenile male. Also at my banding site at the YMCA we had a Northern Waterthrush and 2 MacGillvary's Warblers on Friday. Scott Rashid

[cobirds] Request/Info: sightings of wing tagged American White Pelicans

2016-08-10 Thread Scott Somershoe
be a wing tagged bird in the flock! Cheers, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO P.S. - info/maps on other bird satellite tracking projects of regional interest will be available through one web site before too long. I'll share the link when it's available. One page that has been active for a while, which you

Re: [cobirds] Rufous Hummingbirds out of season (according to the bird book)

2016-08-06 Thread Scott
When we are seeing Rufous Hummingbirds in Colorado they are already on the southern migration as they nest north and west of Colorado Scott Rashid Estes Park On 8/5/2016 11:54 AM, adriana...@gmail.com wrote: I have had rufous hummingbirds all summer at my feeder. According to the book

[cobirds] Barn Owls

2016-08-01 Thread Scott
in Lafayette has had some of her eggs already hatch and the pair in Loveland may not be finished laying her full clutch yet. As of yesterday she had 5 eggs. You can watch live at www.carriep.org Scott Rashid Director of CARRI in Estes Park --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] Brown booby update

2016-07-26 Thread Scott E. Severs
Here's the link to Steve Jones and Carol Cushman's excellent article on the Boulder County Brown Booby. Scott Severs -- Forwarded message -- From: *'Steve Jones' curle...@comcast.net <curle...@comcast.net> [NATURE-NET]* <nature-net-nore...@yahoogroups.com> Date: Tues

[cobirds] Early morning Jeff/Arapahoe Co birds

2016-07-26 Thread Scott Somershoe
and they alternated feeding until it was almost dark. Cheers, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO 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 emails from it, sen

[cobirds] Re: Report from CFO Field Trip for Baird's Sparrow

2016-07-25 Thread Scott Severs
Thanks to Nick Komar for his thoughtful reply to my query. His CFO trip was carefully coordinated to lessen impacts to ground-nesting species. If you haven't been to Soapstone, think of what Pawnee NG was 30+ years ago and go visit. Good Birding Scott E Severs On Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 1:58

[cobirds] Re: Report from CFO Field Trip for Baird's Sparrow

2016-07-24 Thread Scott Severs
Curious what precautions were taken to prevent the accidental destruction of other ground nests of this *very high quality* grassland bird community (beyond Baird's Sparrow) as recorded and documented by the biologists at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Scott E Severs Longmont On Saturday

Re: [cobirds] Yellow Warbler and Cowbird, Arapahoe County

2016-06-27 Thread Scott Somershoe
! They obviously raise cowbird chicks now and again though. I saw Blue-gray Gnatcatcher feeding a cowbird chick on Jekyll Island GA many years ago. Just about as big of a disparity as a kinglet. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Scott Somershoe Co-Author of *Birds of Tennessee: A New Annotated Checklist

[cobirds] Cycling Big Day: the Good, the Bad, the Windy (Long)

2016-05-23 Thread Scott Somershoe
n sometime! If you got this far, thanks for reading! Cheers, Scott Somershoe Littleton 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

[cobirds] Re: Warbling Vireo split?

2016-05-20 Thread Scott E. Severs
Signed Scott Severs - Longmont- which iPhone left off. On Friday, May 20, 2016, Scott Severs <scottesev...@gmail.com> wrote: > By Ken Kaufmann and featuring Ted Floyd > > > http://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/blog/2016/05/20/warbling-vireo-identification/ > -- Scott Seve

[cobirds] Warbling Vireo split?

2016-05-20 Thread Scott Severs
By Ken Kaufmann and featuring Ted Floyd http://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/blog/2016/05/20/warbling-vireo-identification/ -- 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

[cobirds] Swainson's Thrushes on the move tonight

2016-05-17 Thread Scott E. Severs
Nocturnal migrants calling their "heep" notes flying under a low cloud deck. At least one Veery. Check it out if you can! Scott -- Scott Severs Longmont Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colora

[cobirds] Jeff co birds, 7 May 16

2016-05-07 Thread Scott Somershoe
edge of the res in Jefferson Co. That's a nice biking bird! Good bike birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton 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, sen

[cobirds] Beginning Birder opportunity- Lafayette

2016-05-03 Thread Scott E. Severs
atform at the marsh. This program is also made possible by Boulder Audubon, the Boulder County Nature Association and Environment for the Americas. *Please note: * Children and youth must be accompanied by parents. If you have questions, please contact Martin Ogle at mar...@entrepreneurialearth.com

[cobirds] Mountain Plovers in the news

2016-04-28 Thread Scott Severs
Rocky Mountain Bird Conservancy featured in this story on High Plains Public Radio. http://hppr.org/post/mbt-centennial-mountain-plover#stream/0 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] April Boulder Audubon Program: Dr. Diana Tomback: Clark’s Nutcracker—The Bird that Builds Forests

2016-04-26 Thread Scott E. Severs
Reminder - Nutcrackers - Tonight - Boulder - Audubon Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- Forwarded message -- From: Sharon Daugherty sharona_...@yahoo.com [NATURE-NET] < nature-net-nore...@yahoogroups.com> Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 4:13 AM Subject: [NATURE-NET] April B

[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] April Boulder Audubon Program: Dr. Diana Tomback: Clark’s Nutcracker—The Bird that Builds Forests

2016-04-12 Thread Scott E. Severs
hanks, Sharon Daugherty Boulder Audubon sharona_...@yahoo.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','sharona_...@yahoo.com');> -- Scott Severs Longmont Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] finches

2016-03-23 Thread Scott
Hi All, All day today I have been inundated with Rosy-finches. All three species, including several Hepburn's. Also have 5 Evening Grosbeaks and some Pine Sikins around. We have about 400 finches here at the moment. Scott Rashid, Estes Park --- This email has been checked for viruses

[cobirds] Fwd: March 22 Boulder Audubon Program: Scott Rashid, director of CO Avian Research & Rehab Institute

2016-03-21 Thread Scott E. Severs
One of Colorado's foremost owl experts, author, and talented artist. Read below! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- Forwarded message -- From: Sharon Daugherty sharona_...@yahoo.com [NATURE-NET] < nature-net-nore...@yahoogroups.com> Date: Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 8:10 AM S

[cobirds] owls

2016-03-02 Thread Scott
Hi All, Wondering if there is anyone near Lyons that has an area that would be good to place a structure or two for Long-eared Owls? If so, please contact me privately. Thank You, Scott Rashid Director of CARRI Estes Park www.carriep.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

[cobirds] Barn Owls

2016-02-18 Thread Scott
, Scott Rashid Director of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI) --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Barn Owls

2016-02-14 Thread Scott
can watch the Barn Owls live, just click the link on the top of the page. As I am writing this, the pair is perched on top of the nest box. Enjoy, Scott Rashid --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- You received this message

[cobirds] Cinnamon Teal, S Platte, Arapahoe Co

2016-02-13 Thread Scott Somershoe
birds by bike, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO 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 emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[cobirds] more Lappies Loafing over Longmont

2016-02-01 Thread Scott E. Severs
I stepped out to experience the heavy snow band over Longmont and two Lapland Longspurs were calling (rattles and tew calls) overhead possibly disoriented by the snow and the glow of the city lights. I'm going outside to listen again. . . Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Trumpeter Swans - Wheatridge, Jefferson County

2016-01-04 Thread Scott Somershoe
The trumpeter swans were at prospect park until about 12:50 pm when they flew and didn't return. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:29 PM, Dick Schottler <birdsc...@uswest.net> wrote: > The wandering pair of Trumpeter Swans is on Prospect Park pond in the > Whea

[cobirds] Fremont, Pueblo Co. birding, 30 Dec 15

2015-12-31 Thread Scott Somershoe
more time stomping around! Some photos from yesterday start in a gallery here: http://www.pbase.com/shoeman/image/162229790 Great birding! Scott Somershoe Littleton CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubsc

[cobirds] Reminder "The Messenger" songbird documentary

2015-12-30 Thread Scott E. Severs
hanks, and happy holidays!! Sharon Daugherty Boulder Audubon sharona_...@yahoo.com Like <https://www.facebook.com/BoulderAudubon/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel> us on Facebook! -- Scott Severs Longmont Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] 4-letter bird codes

2015-12-27 Thread Scott E. Severs
Here's the definitive guide to four letter bird codes, updated with current taxonomy. Usable for searches in the ebird app and online site. A app is also available for iphone called "Bird Codes" http://www.birdpop.org/docs/misc/Alpha_codes_eng.pdf Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- Yo

[cobirds] Re: 4-letter bird codes - additional technique info

2015-12-27 Thread Scott E. Severs
should not usurp Cobirds "rules." Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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...@googl

[cobirds] Winter waterfowl Nature Almanac

2015-12-25 Thread Scott Severs
Courtesy Jones, Cushman, KGNU, and BCNA. http://bcna.org/mp3/NatureA201512-DecemberBountifulWinterDucks.mp3 -- 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] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] The Messenger Film Screening at the Dairy Center of the Arts, Dec. 30-Jan. 2

2015-12-21 Thread Scott E. Severs
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[cobirds] Chatfield SP (Douglas Co) - long-tailed duck

2015-12-20 Thread Scott Somershoe
. The birds' head is all white and rest of the body is very light gray, making it really really hard to spot in the overcast and drizzly conditions. I saw the bird pop up while looking at other birds thru my scope. Blink and it's almost gone. Neat bird. No photos tho. Good birding, Scott

Re: [cobirds] Rosy-Finches - Golden - Jeffco

2015-12-17 Thread Scott Somershoe
stop at Ira's! Thanks Ira! Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2015, at 11:29 AM, Ira Sanders <zroadrunne...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Birders, > A larger flock of Rosy's has arrived with the snow. There are 1 or 2 Black > with the many

[cobirds] White-winged Crossbill

2015-12-12 Thread Scott Manwaring
I was up on Guanella Pass yesterday to look at the ptarmigan. Thank you to Mark Amershek for great directions. The exciting part: As I was coming back down, I saw a small flock of birds land high up in a tree. I thought to myself, hooray, rosy-finches! When I was able to get one in my view, I

[cobirds] Add Audio to Your eBird Checklist! | eBird

2015-12-07 Thread Scott Severs
Add Audio to Your eBird Checklist! | eBird http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/addaudio/ -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Swans Jefferson

2015-11-28 Thread Scott Somershoe
I just had 13 tundra swans drop in on the Douglas co side of Chatfield lake, east of the marina sand spit. They just swam SE into a cove and are out of view. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2015, at 9:43 AM, vireo1 <vir...@comcast.net> wrote: > &

[cobirds] AOU memberships for qualifying undergrads & grad students

2015-11-25 Thread Scott Severs
Students likely have taken advantage of this if they are in an ornithology program, but here it is again with some good benefits. http://americanornithology.org/content/aou-student-membership-awards Best, Scott Severs Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] Audubon Interludes with Nature

2015-11-23 Thread Scott E. Severs
These outings help fund our youth ornithology scholarships to Hog Island ME. Sign up for a great outing and help support a young scientist! Scott Severs Longmont -- Forwarded message -- From: *mary balzer marybalz...@gmail.com <marybalz...@gmail.com> [NATURE-NET]* <n

[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] Boulder County Audubon Hog Island scholarships

2015-11-21 Thread Scott E. Severs
A fantastic opportunity a Colorado teen interested in ecology. Led by outstanding ornithologists Scott Weidensaul and Stephen Kress. See below. __ Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- Forwarded message -- From: 'Steve Jones' curle...@comcast.net [NATURE-NET] < nature-net-n

[cobirds] Myiarchus flycatcher, Roxborough SP

2015-11-18 Thread Scott Somershoe
from a few weeks ago, but who knows. Birds fly. I'm guessing as more info is available, it'll be posted here, but Sean Walters and I wanted to get the word out. Wish I could go looking around! Good birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Nice video on the Colorado Birding Trail

2015-11-11 Thread Scott Severs
Hip music too! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hz0glaxovt8 -- 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

[cobirds] lk estes

2015-11-07 Thread Scott
The Redpolls were at Lake Estes this morning at Night Heron Pond just along the trail. Scott Rashid Estes Park --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Re: Roosting Crows

2015-11-06 Thread Scott
oldest crow lived 10 years. If the crows being seen are not the birds that nest here, it makes me wonder how many years it took for that many birds to identify and locate this roost site. Scott Rashid Estes Park On 11/6/2015 5:55 PM, David Wade wrote: Greetings birders, Crows: On several occasions

Re: [cobirds] Re: Cobirds vs Ebird Reporting

2015-11-01 Thread Scott Somershoe
and associated Facebook pages and an "Ask Scott" email link where I got all kinds of questions. Sadly, I launched the birding trails page day before I announced I was moving to CO to be the land bird coord for this region of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, so that page hasn't been

[cobirds] Re: Common Redpoll in Estes Park (Larimer)

2015-10-31 Thread Scott Manwaring
Just saw the common redpoll along the path at 1100. By the pond, between two junipers is a giant tangle of old and new tree. It was in the thick of it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] More properties sought for Colorado Birding Trail

2015-10-27 Thread Scott Severs
>From CPW. http://dowlegacyapps.state.co.us/NewsApp/press.asp?PressId=9803 Scott Severs Longmont -- 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 emai

[cobirds] Jackson Lake SP weekend - WF Ibis and W Grebes galore

2015-10-26 Thread Scott Somershoe
eye visible. Relocated one *Common Loon* and the *Lesser Black-backed Gull* with minimal scoping. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25562713 Good birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Possible Costa's Hummer Arvada

2015-10-25 Thread Scott Manwaring
I'm heading back down to Denver from Ft Collins shortly, if you haven't heard from anyone else. -- 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] Re: Surf Scoter still @ S. Platte Park (Arapahoe) this am

2015-10-25 Thread Scott Manwaring
Still here at 145 pm, clearly visible and not associating with any other birds on water -- 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] Flagler SWA

2015-10-24 Thread Scott Manwaring
Got a late start to Flagler this morning, but it may have made the day for me. Everything I found was in the tree area south-southeast of the boat ramp on the west side. Managed to find a yellow-bellied sapsucker in the midst of all the yellow-shafted and red-shafted flickers. A winter wren

[cobirds] Video: Plight of the Grassland Birds | Watch Plight of the Grassland Birds Online | NHPTV Video

2015-10-21 Thread Scott Severs
Outstanding work of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (RMBO) highlighted in new documentary on wintering grounds of our grassland birds. Video: Plight of the Grassland Birds | Watch Plight of the Grassland Birds Online | NHPTV Video http://video.nhptv.org/video/2365580155/ -- You received this

[cobirds] Even More Sandhills

2015-10-16 Thread Scott E. Severs
Ironically just over Crane Hollow Road another thousand cranes just departed moving directly south toward Boulder. On Friday, October 16, 2015, Scott E. Severs <scottesev...@gmail.com> wrote: > Another ~ 600 over Boulder Res and Gunbarrel in four different flocks at > 5 PM. > >

[cobirds] Fwd: More Sandhills

2015-10-16 Thread Scott E. Severs
-- Forwarded message -- From: *Scott E. Severs* <scottesev...@gmail.com> Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 Subject: More Sandhills To: Nature Net <nature-...@yahoogroups.com> Another ~ 600 over Boulder Res and Gunbarrel in four different flocks at 5 PM. -- Scott Sev

Re: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes Red Rocks ( Jefferson County)

2015-10-16 Thread Scott Somershoe
After about 2 hours of periodic fruitless scanning from my office window in Lakewood (I'm on the 4th floor looking NW towards Golden, nice view anyway), I finally just saw a flock of about 50 sandhills heading south close to Green Mountain. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 3

[cobirds] DIA and Barr lake areas

2015-10-15 Thread Scott Somershoe
present. A late snowy egret, yellow-shafted flicker, 1 Lincoln's sparrow, 17 Long-billed Dowitchers, and 18 White-fronted Geese were other nice birds. Beautiful day in the field. Good birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Tricolored Heron at Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder County

2015-10-11 Thread Scott Manwaring
Still present at 210p -- 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, send email to

Re: [cobirds] Char field Sandspit (Douglas County)

2015-10-10 Thread Scott Manwaring
Still here, seen from southern side of delta before crossing water. In sticks with 3 killdeer nearby -- 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] Chat field Morning

2015-10-08 Thread Scott Manwaring
Ruddy turnstone was seen around 730, then disappeared as I was looking at the gulls. Red-necked grebe out near overflow outlet with western grebes. Two Sabine's gulls in area east of sands put. No terns seen. 6 Franklin's gulls at edge of spit with many ring-billed and California's. -- You

Re: [cobirds] Re: RUDDY TURNSTONE Sandspit Chatfield

2015-10-06 Thread Scott Somershoe
Turnstone seen by a group about 1-130. I relocated an imm Sabine's gull that a few folks got to see. It kept moving around. At Massey draw beach, Jefferson co, I refound the red-necked grebe in with the big group of westerns. Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Sent from my iPhone > On Oc

Re: [cobirds] Arctic Tern continues at Chatfield SP (Douglas Cty)

2015-10-04 Thread Scott Manwaring
Still here at 0954, seven birders watching. -- 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, send

Re: [cobirds] Probable arctic tern and Sabine's gull; horned grebe - Chatfield Res, Douglas County

2015-10-03 Thread Scott Somershoe
! Good birding, Scott Somershoe Littleton CO Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2015, at 7:46 AM, modise <mod...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > East of sandspit at 7:45 am > > Bryan and Kristin Arnold > Littleton, Jeffco. 5800' > > -- > You received this message because

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