[cobirds] Both Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs among recent migrants in Canon City area

2011-04-11 Thread SeEtta Moss
in Colorado (though they are 80 feet in the air, swaying in the tree tops). The streaming video that is viewable on my blog certainly gives a birds-eye view of what it is like to be a high in a tree during big winds. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message

[cobirds] Black Phoebe pair on Canon City Riverwalk

2011-04-10 Thread SeEtta Moss
. Yesterday I added two photos of a Northern Flicker that I found nesting in a large dead tree stump. Lots of other birds and action in the area but it is very late and I have to go to sleep SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] More Habitat Stamp

2011-04-04 Thread SeEtta Moss
Commission. There was an extensive discussion of this here on March 16 and here is the link to that lengthy discussion stringhttp://groups.google.com/group/cobirds/browse_thread/thread/a8af8c047ac51109 . SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message

Re: [cobirds] Re: Habitat Stamp

2011-04-04 Thread SeEtta Moss
there were so few purchasing them that the cost of continuing it was too high. We can give back by using the 'Check It Off' On Your State Tax Returnhttp://wildlife.state.co.us/Education/DoSomethingWild.htm --*Check line 28 on your state income tax form. SeEtta Moss Canon City http

Re: [cobirds] Re: Habibtat Stamp

2011-04-04 Thread SeEtta Moss
money for habitat. And using the correct name reduces the confusion with the old system that is no longer in use. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Lesser Prairie-Chicken public viewing area near Campo is still closed

2011-04-01 Thread SeEtta Moss
property viewing is available near Granada for a fee at Arena Dust Tours http://www.arenadusttours.com/ Please be aware that there is concern that Lesser Prairie-Chickens are on the edge in Colorado and we may lose this species in our state. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com

[cobirds] Re: Burrowing owls -one seen March 23

2011-03-30 Thread SeEtta Moss
and Righter shows them as rare (defined there as 1-5/day and 1-10/season; usually not seen daily) from mid to end of March then increasing numbers. I suspect there are more March arrivals of Burrowing Owl on eastern plains but few eyes this time of year to find them. SeEtta Moss Canon City http

[cobirds] BlackXEastern Phoebe in Canon City area

2011-03-27 Thread SeEtta Moss
years. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] Carolina Wren back on Canon City Riverwalk Yellow-rumped influx

2011-03-27 Thread SeEtta Moss
someone opened the door and spring blew in with one of the strong wind gusts we have had. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] Am Dippers trying to nest near Canon City update

2011-03-25 Thread SeEtta Moss
food to the female. Maybe they built in a mechanical arm or other bad location then too and a muskrat raided their nest. I am looking for signs of nest rebuilding. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Hundreds of Tree Swallows today-Holcim Wetlands near Florence

2011-03-24 Thread SeEtta Moss
places to cover before the winds came. More on other Canon City area birds in a little while. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] American Dippers nesting just east of Canon City

2011-03-21 Thread SeEtta Moss
to do them since my camcorder uses mini-dv's so I have to first transfer the video to my computer then edit it, then upload to youtube then put it on my blog (what a pain). SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Pueblo to Canon City birds

2011-03-20 Thread SeEtta Moss
more insect food during cold months. I haven't seen any Williamson's Sapsuckers or the Red-naped Sapsucker for about a week--I believe they have migrated back up to their breeding areas. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you

Re: [cobirds] Jumbo fee

2011-03-17 Thread SeEtta Moss
a current and valid Colorado annual hunting or fishing license is exempt from this permit requirement. Permits shall cost $36, and are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. Permits are available from any Total Licensing System vendor. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com

Re: [cobirds] Jumbo fee to enter Prewitt and Jumbo Reservoirs in Northeast Colorado!

2011-03-16 Thread SeEtta Moss
DOW couldn't continue with the Habitat Stamp program (conflicted with federal rules that provided funds to purchase some SWA's out of federal fishing and hunting equipment fees) even though few wildlife watchers purchased them--they might have saved us from site based fees. SeEtta Moss Canon City

[cobirds] Unusual vocalizations by Western Meadowlark in Pueblo Co

2011-03-15 Thread SeEtta Moss
before. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] W. Meadowlark giving 'whisper song'?

2011-03-15 Thread SeEtta Moss
but didn't find anything about a 'whisper song' or unusual vocalizations except by juveniles and the bird I videotaped is an adult. I would still like to know if others have heard this type of unusual vocalization in Western Meadowlarks in Colorado and if this is the 'whisper song. SeEtta Moss

Re: [cobirds] W. Meadowlark giving 'whisper song'?

2011-03-15 Thread SeEtta Moss
returned from a chase when I drove by and heard it singing. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] Highlights of DFO/AVAS trip to Canon City March 13

2011-03-14 Thread SeEtta Moss
territory)--all at scenic Temple Canyon Park just west of Canon City. The weather was gorgeous, sunny and warming to around 60 degrees with only a few light breezes SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Chihuahuan versus Common Raven characteristics: photo comparisons

2011-02-14 Thread SeEtta Moss
, watch it fall to the ground and trying unsuccessfully to fly. Each of these is a tear-jerker for some of us. This incident, one of many, illustrates the importance of responsible renewable energy development with proper siting criteria, environmental studies etc. SeEtta Moss Canon City http

[cobirds] Differentiating Chihuahuan from Common Ravens

2011-02-12 Thread SeEtta Moss
Texas can be seen here on my BirdsAndNaturehttp://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/search?q=chihuahuan+ravensblog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Canon City Greater White-fronted Geese and area update

2011-02-11 Thread SeEtta Moss
snow. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] Mixed flock of Eastern and Western Bluebirds in Canon City

2011-02-09 Thread SeEtta Moss
in the car as I watched the female fly up right to the male in a tree nearby. I have only heard one Northern Pygmy-Owl that responded to my whistled toots. Hawks around Canon City have been perching next to each other and flying together at times so it won't be long before they are nesting also. SeEtta

[cobirds] Sapsuckers chiseling tree bark wood in single digit temps

2011-02-02 Thread SeEtta Moss
. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] Canon City area wintering sapsucker update

2011-02-01 Thread SeEtta Moss
female Yellow-bellied, and 13 Williamson's (8 males 5 females) Sapsuckers. I suspect that many of up to 9 Williamson's I have not refound that were here last Nov/Dec have relocated to private property where I have not been able to see them. SeEtta Moss Canon City http

[cobirds] Canon City area Harris Sparrows, Pinyon Jays, Bushtits +

2011-01-24 Thread SeEtta Moss
year in western Texas, only this year there were thousands and I got some video of them. Presumably some portion of Colorado's Chihuahuan Ravens spend the winter in this or possible another wintering congregation in west Texas or New Mexico. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com

[cobirds] SE Colo raptors and sapsucker update

2010-12-18 Thread SeEtta Moss
that have some water. In one juniper woodland area I have frequently seen dozens of robins joined by juncos, scrub jays, Townsend's Solitaire's, Cedar Waxwings and even an Evening Grosbeak. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Solitaires, red-wings -- state-wide

2010-12-10 Thread SeEtta Moss
-wings but given the large population size even in winter, it would take a good count really know. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] Sapsucker trips available this week-end in Canon City

2010-12-08 Thread SeEtta Moss
, it is important to start looking before lots of activity gets going at the parks or Lakeside Cemetery. If you are interested, let me know as soon as possible and let me know which day is best for you. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Sapsucker count at 19 in Canon City today

2010-12-06 Thread SeEtta Moss
in the total count. SeEtta Moss Canon City, CO http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] Proposal of paying user fee to where bird seen misses the mark

2010-12-05 Thread SeEtta Moss
of the vagrant land birds that are sought after are often found in non-native habitats that are often composed of invasives such as tamarisk and Russian olive. Though I am not in favor of ripping all those out, I can't imagine funding efforts to increase the amount of non-native habitat. SeEtta

[cobirds] 10 male Williamson's Sapsuckers today in Canon City

2010-12-05 Thread SeEtta Moss
checked on Nov 30 and Dec 1. SeEtta Moss Canon City, CO BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] Sap well bird action

2010-12-05 Thread SeEtta Moss
gulch supports not only a small grove of siberian-type elm trees but a lot of tamarisk, it clearly has drained a lot of water--has that water increased the quality/quantity of the sap in the elm tree to make it more appealing that the surrounding junipers?? SeEtta Moss Canon City,CO http

[cobirds] Yet another male Williamson's Sapsucker in Canon city and one dead

2010-11-29 Thread SeEtta Moss
of Williamson's in Canon City at 22. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] At least one more female Williamson's Sapsucker in Canon City

2010-11-28 Thread SeEtta Moss
) as the winds were quite strong so boaters and fishermen were not there. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] More sapsuckers in Canon City plus 2 in Florence

2010-11-27 Thread SeEtta Moss
that the bird was avoiding. Only a few ducks and some geese, no gulls. SeEtta Moss Canon City aka Sapsuckerville (per Brandon) http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Sapsucker spectacular in Canon City

2010-11-26 Thread SeEtta Moss
of a few of these sapsuckers and will add more later to my BirdsAndNaturehttp://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/blog. SeEtta Moss Canon City--Sapsucker Winter Headquarters http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com http://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Other Canon City area birds today

2010-11-26 Thread SeEtta Moss
to mention yesterday that I saw one-two Sage Thrashers a few miles from Brush Hollow Reservoir in semi-arid juniper-grassland-cholla habitat. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] More Williamson's Sapsuckers in Canon City and Pacific Loon still present

2010-11-25 Thread SeEtta Moss
white headed gulls at Brush Hollow. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] Pacific Loon near Canon City

2010-11-24 Thread SeEtta Moss
? Also had Bushtits at Brush Hollow. Saw a female Williamson's at both Lakeside Cemetery and Centennial Park this morning. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Canon City Sapsucker-fest: more Williamson's

2010-11-16 Thread SeEtta Moss
BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com Figuring out how many sapsuckers are here would sure be easier if they came with barcodes. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] More sapsuckers in Canon City

2010-11-07 Thread SeEtta Moss
guy was in a panic trying to find his way back to his natural habitat and finally made a big jump over the 6 foot fence surrounding most of the cemetery. I also saw a small flock of Cedar Waxwings at Veteran's Park today. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received

[cobirds] More Canon City winter sapsucker sightings

2010-11-05 Thread SeEtta Moss
in previous years but the birds appeared to be moving from the main feeding areas at The Abbey, Centennial Park or Lakeside Cemetery to supplement their food sources. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Dowitchers and Snow Geese in Pueblo County

2010-11-04 Thread SeEtta Moss
-tailed Hawk and got photos of it in flight. I have posted photos of the hawk and distant Dowitchers as well as some Pronghorn on my BirdsAndNaturehtttp://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.comblog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] CanonCity Winter Sapsucker Fest is on

2010-11-02 Thread SeEtta Moss
photos of each of the sapsuckers I have found in Canon City over the past week onto my BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com . SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Canon City area sapsuckers

2010-10-28 Thread SeEtta Moss
drilled in fewer than 7 days). In the past there have been 2 sapsuckers working this area. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] New Canon City area birds: Common Loon Willamson's Sapsucker

2010-10-27 Thread SeEtta Moss
reacted to their presence. I got photos and video but am behind so won't have these up on my blog for a day or so. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Cooper's versus squirrels score 0 to 4

2010-10-23 Thread SeEtta Moss
of photos of the juvenile Cooper's (as well as more pics of the adult Cooper's and Baird's Sandpipers I saw Crowley County this week) onto my BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com SeEtta Moss Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Male female Williamson's Sapsuckers near Canon City

2010-10-16 Thread SeEtta Moss
good photos of the male and one good one of the female that I have uploaded to my BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com blog with additional discussion. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Crowley and Otero County birds

2010-10-09 Thread SeEtta Moss
on my blog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] Canon City warbler a Northern Parula

2010-10-04 Thread SeEtta Moss
I received 4 emails, all from very skilled and experienced birders, with 3 stating that the warbler I posted about 2 nights ago was indeed a Northern Parula. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] bird id help please

2010-10-04 Thread SeEtta Moss
at bird feeders and places with spilled feed they don't have to worry that about food sources during the winter like native birds. SeEtta Moss Canon City http:BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com On an unrelated topic I have a pair of Eurasian Collared-Doves at my home (for the past couple years) which seem

[cobirds] Late post: possible Northern Parula on Canon City Riverwalk

2010-10-01 Thread SeEtta Moss
BirdsAndNaturehttp://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.comand would appreciate some feedback from those with more experience with this species. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Williamson's Sapsucker in Canon City

2010-09-27 Thread SeEtta Moss
molt that might have kept it from flying so maybe it has some non-obvious injury. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

Re: [cobirds] Lewis Woodpeckers at Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso County

2010-09-20 Thread SeEtta Moss
heavily treed street. There are certainly other areas that host a pair of two for breeding--I usually have 2-3 such locations in Fremont Co and see them also in Otero Co. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com I made a quick stop at Turkey Creek Ranch this morning and saw

Re: [cobirds] Lewis Woodpeckers at Turkey Creek Ranch, El Paso County

2010-09-20 Thread SeEtta Moss
I forgot to mention Buena Vista where I have seen upwards of 40 or so birds in most years. SeEtta Moss On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 12:29 AM, SeEtta Moss seet...@gmail.com wrote: There are other areas in Colorado that have excellent mature cottonwoods and whatever other conditions they may need

Re: [cobirds] Suggested Posting Guidelines

2010-09-15 Thread SeEtta Moss
their 'wishes'--as that was all it was--without it precipitating these posting guidelines. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 5:12 PM, Jim Beatty jdbea...@bresnan.net wrote: Hi All, COBirds, as a part of the Colorado Field Ornithologists

[cobirds] Re: Ted Floyd's post on rare bird postings

2010-09-14 Thread SeEtta Moss
to meet a birder who did not misidentify birds, even the experts make errors sometimes. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] Black-throated Gray Virginia's Warblers + Gray Flycatchers in Fremont Co PJ

2010-09-01 Thread SeEtta Moss
. SeEtta Moss Canon City -- 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 options, visit

[cobirds] More than you wanted to know about Turkey Vulture faces

2010-08-31 Thread SeEtta Moss
on the subspecies* C.a. meridionalis* found in Colorado. I have uploaded photos of one these (plus one pic with it's nictitating membrane over it's eye and one without tubercles) on my BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You

[cobirds] Mississippi Kite fledgling in Rocky Ford

2010-08-28 Thread SeEtta Moss
://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com blog and I will have a few still pics up there soon. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] Kettle of ravens riding a thermal in Otero Co

2010-08-25 Thread SeEtta Moss
Texas--they rose higher and higher until each group went off high above the ground in different directions. I have read that winter gatherings of Chihuahuan Ravens in that area and New Mexico can mount into the thousands. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received

[cobirds] Canon City juvie update: Barrow's Goldeneye,hybrid phoebes Lewis's Woodpeckers

2010-08-23 Thread SeEtta Moss
people or things to action) essay that challenges old ways of birding. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] Juvenile phoebes join Cedar Waxwings in feeding frenzy along Arkansas River

2010-08-14 Thread SeEtta Moss
, the Cedar Waxwings disappeared upriver and the juvenile phoebes returned to feeding near the nest where they were hatched and where they have been hanging out for days. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Canon City area update and start of fall landbird and waterbird migration

2010-08-11 Thread SeEtta Moss
meals flying nearby. I also put a link to a very provocative article on the Am Birding Association on my blog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Canon City area phoebe family revisited

2010-08-10 Thread SeEtta Moss
birds so late after fledging (that was day15 post fledging). The discussion about this is lengthy. I have placed 3 postings on my BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com blog along with a photo I took yesterday of one of the fledlgings. SeEtta Moss Canon City http

[cobirds] Canon City phoebe family update

2010-08-04 Thread SeEtta Moss
in the shade, grooming, scratching vigorously, calling occasionally, and trying to catch insects that fly nearby. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

Re: [cobirds] Unidentified dove Weld County

2010-08-03 Thread SeEtta Moss
with dark edges on Eurasian-Collared and white with white-edges on Ringed Turtle-Doves). Here is a link to a good discussion of differences from a Cornell websitehttp://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/AboutBirdsandFeeding/EucdovRitdovID.htm . SeEtta Moss Canon City www.BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com On Tue

[cobirds] Young Green Heron, Black intermediate plumaged phoebes near Canon City

2010-07-29 Thread SeEtta Moss
aults further upstream-one may be one of the parent birds as it is common for one parent to take the offspring. I have a lot of photos but haven't had time to upload them to my blog yet. SeEtta Moss Canon City www.BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Pueblo Mtn Park and Beulah in W. Pueblo Co

2010-07-25 Thread SeEtta Moss
almost exclusively in this habitat. SeEtta Moss Canon City www.BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye near Canon City

2010-07-25 Thread SeEtta Moss
://www.BirdsAndNature.blogspot.comblog. SeEtta Moss Canon City -- 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

[cobirds] Pinyon Jays Cedar Waxwings in upper Arkansas

2010-07-22 Thread SeEtta Moss
Rattler I photographed last week in the dry intake ditch that goes into Lake Neenoshe--I got a very good photo of it's long forked tongue. I also posted a photo of a Common Nighthawk I spotted roosting in the trees on the west side of Neenoshe. SeEtta Moss Canon City

[cobirds] More video clips of Mississippi Kites nest building and also breeding

2010-07-15 Thread SeEtta Moss
/species/402/biblio/bib050, Shaw 1985http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/402/articles/species/402/biblio/bib179, JWP).I also thought it was interesting that BNA said that the male can carry more than one stick at a time. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You

[cobirds] Lower Ark Valley Nest building breeding Mississippi Kites

2010-07-14 Thread SeEtta Moss
. It was quite a surprise to have one fly up less than 20 feet away and at 2pm in broad daylight. As I walked back it flushed up again and I got a better look which included the rufous nape on the bird. However both times were so short I did not get any photos even I had my camera in hand. SeEtta Moss

[cobirds] Swimming swallow

2010-07-14 Thread SeEtta Moss
/bib026); some become waterlogged and “swim” to shore by propelling themselves with backward strokes of wings.--wow!! SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Caroline Wreb song imitated by Yellow-breasted Chat

2010-07-09 Thread SeEtta Moss
the following species: American Robin , Yellow-throated Vireo , Indigo Bunting, Belted Kingfisher and Greater Yellowlegs Earbirders--beware not the mimids http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimid but also the wily Chat SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received

[cobirds] Dickcissels (and 3 young badgers) in lower Arkansas Valley

2010-07-08 Thread SeEtta Moss
BirdsAndNaturehttp://www.BirdsAndNature.blogspot.comblog along with photos of some cute W. Kingbird fledglings (all lined up on a limb) and a Common Yellowthroat I took in the area. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Very large aggregation of Turkey Vultures

2010-07-07 Thread SeEtta Moss
of turbulence in this storm. I wonder if they often get hit by cloud to could lightening--it would certainly be shocking if you were standing on the ground near where one fell out of the sky after being hit. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message

[cobirds] Canon City Green Heron and other birds

2010-07-06 Thread SeEtta Moss
was confirmed by the a reviewer on Colorado Dragonfly Network, which Scott Severs posted about, and then from the Dragonfly Society of the Americas. Thanks to Scott for the information as the folks on these sites have been very nice and helpful to this novice odonate watcher. SeEtta Moss Canon City http

[cobirds] I visited the Otero Co Long-billed Curlew family again-and found a second chick

2010-06-25 Thread SeEtta Moss
tomorrow. In the meantime I have a series of still photos of both parents and both chicks posted on my BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com blog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Hawk nesting by cave and possible refind of Roseate Skimmer dragonfly

2010-06-23 Thread SeEtta Moss
patrolling the same area. The skimmer stood out with it's purple-pink coloration and size similar to the large Pondhawks. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

Re: [cobirds] old hummer

2010-06-22 Thread SeEtta Moss
. SeEtta Moss On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 4:53 PM, pygmyowl pygmy...@frii.com wrote: Hi all, The other day I recaptured one of my banded Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. I just received a recovery from the Bird Banding Lab. a few minutes ago. The bird was banded in 2001, but hatched in 2000

[cobirds] Long-billed Curlew chick last video clip--exercising wings

2010-06-21 Thread SeEtta Moss
as they engage in some synchronized behavior in the 'greeting ceremony'. They can be seen on my BirdsAndNaturehttp://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.comblog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] More on Long-billed Curlew family in N. Otero County

2010-06-18 Thread SeEtta Moss
comparison of these birds. The photos are already up and the video will soon be posted to my BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.comblog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] More video clips of Long-billed Curlew family in Otero Co

2010-06-18 Thread SeEtta Moss
missed the best part as it circled above me. They can be seen on my BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com blog. I will have more video clips later--video takes more time to edit then I have to upload it to youtube then to my blog, much more time-consuming than still photos. SeEtta

[cobirds] Long-billed Curlews in Otero County

2010-06-13 Thread SeEtta Moss
Burrowing Owls and will post their photos tomorrow. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] Very bright Pinyon Jays

2010-06-09 Thread SeEtta Moss
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[cobirds] A few Saguache County birds

2010-06-07 Thread SeEtta Moss
areas of the San Luis Valley in very good numbers. n Lots of Brewer's Blackbirds likely nesting here too. Also saw two Cinnamon Teal, several Redheads and other ducks that are nesting in some of the areas. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message

[cobirds] Snowy Egrets and Common Goldeneye in Canon City

2010-06-02 Thread SeEtta Moss
-to-1600-acres/ (have to put up with an ad in order to see the newscast). SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Weld county Yard

2010-05-31 Thread SeEtta Moss
/species/167/articles/species/167/biblio/bib044). Sometimes sings at night (Gross 1948http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/167/articles/species/167/biblio/bib042, Graber et al. 1970http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/167/articles/species/167/biblio/bib040 ). SeEtta Moss Canon City http

[cobirds] Fremont County birds

2010-05-28 Thread SeEtta Moss
chance they will all be hidden and/or out of where I can follow. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] Holcim wetlands in E. Fremont Co.

2010-05-24 Thread SeEtta Moss
they were going to nest but I have not confirmed that yet. Say's Phoebes have built nests under the RR bridge but haven't nested yet. I have uploaded some nice photos of Great Blue Heron nestlings in the rookery at Holcim wetlands onto my BirdsAndNaturehttp://www.BirdsAndNature.blogspot.comblog. SeEtta

[cobirds] Early nesters in Canon City

2010-05-24 Thread SeEtta Moss
Horned Owls (some already fledged). Signs of late spring. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] Tricolored Heron video clips and photos

2010-05-20 Thread SeEtta Moss
I haven't confirmed it in the two years I have been monitoring birds there. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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] Juv Broad-winged Hawk on Canon City Riverwalk

2010-05-17 Thread SeEtta Moss
high number of Spotted Sandpipers in the Canon City area plus the Willet I found last week. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobi

[cobirds] Canon City update

2010-05-16 Thread SeEtta Moss
stayed around. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo photos

2010-05-14 Thread SeEtta Moss
in his very bright spring plumage on my BirdsAndNature http://www.BirdsAndNature.blogspot.comblog. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] White-eyed Vireo on Canon City Riverwalk

2010-05-13 Thread SeEtta Moss
in looking for the White-eyed Vireo, I found in on the bluff trail of the Canon City Riverwalk about a quarter mile east of the Sell's Lake parking area (accessed via 9th Street). SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Another probable BlackXEastern hybrid phoebe and with very unusual plumage

2010-04-27 Thread SeEtta Moss
. It was fairly shy so I was unable to photograph it at closer range or better light but the photos I got were pretty good. I have uploaded them to my blog at BirdsAndNature http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Great Egret, tons of Yellow-rumps in Canon City area

2010-04-27 Thread SeEtta Moss
on the ground. The brief snow overnight Mon-Tues brought a large influx of Yellow-rumped Warblers, mostly Audubon's with a few Myrtles along the Arkanas River from Florence to at least the Canon City Riverwalk. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because

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