[cobirds] Re: Bird ID Help

UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Visited Washington State all last week--have two birds I need help with. > > Grouse species (Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge (northeast > Washington) > >- > > http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/get

Re: [cobirds] Bird ID Help

ot, I knew what it was, but I didn’t actually realize they ranged > that far west. > > On Jun 15, 2018, at 9:27 AM, 'The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds < > cob...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > > Hi all > > Visited Washington State all last week--have two birds I ne

[cobirds] Bird ID Help

Hi all Visited Washington State all last week--have two birds I need help with. Grouse species (Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge (northeast Washington) - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/get_image/original/1c0269c7d60dee79336800ffb78d2970.jpg - http://coloradobirder.club/

[cobirds] Awesome Story: Incredible Combination of Factors Leads to Historic Migration Flight

Hi all ~700,000 warblers in nine hours sounds "pretty incredible" ;-) - https://www.audubon.org/news/incredible-combination-factors-leads-historic-migration-flight Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] More Northern Mockingbird [Weld]

Hi all Did a Pawnee NG (West) tour ... highlights: - Cassin's, Grasshopper Sparrow easy to find - There are now five Northern Mockingbird in the vicinity of my house (four miles or so) - One visits our house routinely - The four others (new) were seen randomly along Weld CR 41

[cobirds] Northern Mockingbird [Weld]

Hi all We have a visiting Northern Mockingbird off and on last week or so. Awesome singer! Heard Northern Cardinal, Burrowing Owl and Western Kingbird in his repertoire. Photo: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/view/Northern-Mockingbird-2018-05-30 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobir

[cobirds] Stilt Sandpiper [Weld]

Hi all Yesterday, I found two Stilt Sandpiper at Stewart's Pond (small pond south of large one). My Nunn Breeding Bird Survey Route produced 45 species, highlights being: Bald Eagle (new species--no doubt the nesting pair not too far from where I found this guy); Blue Grosbeak; lots of Cassin'

[cobirds] Re: Bald Eagle shooting- Weld

Hi all One was also found shot in Nunn near CR 108 this past Christmas found on the annual bird count on private property by one of the teams. It is assumed not the property owner since he allows access to his private property to birders during count. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobi

[cobirds] My 2018 Colorado Field Ornithologists Convention Photos

Hi all Had a great time at 2018 Colorado Field Ornithologists Convention. Thanks to my three field trip (Boulder, Boulder, Gilpin County) leaders: Christian Nunes, Stephen Jones and William H. Kaempfer. Got to bird in three types of weather: sun, rain and snow (on ground). Plenty of birds

[cobirds] Trip Results: Prairie Wonders of the Pawnee

Hi all Some may have viewed this weekend's weather as "gloomy" for birding. For us it turned out fabulous for birding--it started as cloudy, chilly, was misting throughout the morning and eventually the misting stopped, the temperatures warmed a bit and the cloud cover remained leaving us a ver

[cobirds] Chimney Swift [Larimer]

Hi all I had two Chimney Swift flying and calling above me above Waffle Lab restaurant (Mason and Olive). Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] Dixon Reservoir [Larimer]

Hi all Just now ... - Yellow-breasted Chat (2) - Broad-tailed Hummingbird (2) - Yellow Warbler (>6) - Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (2-3) - Spotted Towhee (2) - American Goldfinch (>12) - House Wren (2) - "Hummer" (2)--waiting for ID help Also, in the North Weld Herald Newspap

[cobirds] Jaeger Species [Larimer]

Hi all Secondhand report from one of our research scientists (an excellent birder, too): - "I saw a Jaeger yesterday in Ft Collins near ELC along Ziegler, I couldn't stop but it was dark above and lighter underneath the tow tail feathers were short." In talking with him it was flying

[cobirds] Nunn Birds [Weld]

Hi all This morning ... Raptor Alley resident nesters have two (or three?) owlets and two eaglets--first two photos here: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Also, birded where Lone Tree Creek crosses Nunn county roads aka "Nunn Woods": - Blue Grosbeak - Brown Thrasher - Orange

[cobirds] Pine Siskin [Weld]

Hi all Six Pine Siskin at feeders in yard this morning. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Marbled Godwit [Weld]

Hi all This morning, 4 Marbled Godwit .3m on Weld CR 13 north of intersection of Weld CR 86 and Weld CR 13 in large playa/pond on east. This playa/pond has breached its banks with recent rains and has nice flooded fields around it as well. Also, had lots of Wilson's Phalaropes, some American

[cobirds] Field Trip: Prairie Wonders of the Pawnee National Grassland (Third Time is a Charm)

Hi all My next field trip (previously postponed for weather and family emergency)--next Saturday (5/12) details below (date/time upper right on page): - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Prairie-Wonders-of-the-Pawnee-National-Grassland Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobir

[cobirds] Burrowing Owl [Weld]

Hi all Two Burrowing Owls this morning in Weld CR 33 (btw 98 and 100) prairie dog colony. Also, in my yard, Lincoln's Sparrow and Cliff Swallow returning to Crom Lake. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[cobirds] Pawnee National Grassland Birds

Hi all Enjoyable day on Pawnee NG (including Latham -complex). Highlights: - 13 shorebird species (Greater Yellowlegs, Wilson's Snipe, Killdeer, Marbled Godwit (Stewart's Pond), Long-billed Dowitcher, Baird's Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper, American Avocet, Black-necked Stilt, Spot

[cobirds] Re: Weld County Birding and Pawnee District Ranger Visit

tp://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:13:15 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Birded all around Weld yesterday ... saw 79 species with the following new > spring birds: > >- Lark Bunting [Weld CR 96] >- Ruddy Duck [Lolo

[cobirds] Weld County Birding and Pawnee District Ranger Visit

Hi all Birded all around Weld yesterday ... saw 79 species with the following new spring birds: - Lark Bunting [Weld CR 96] - Ruddy Duck [Loloff Reservoir] - Swainson's Hawk [Beebe Draw] - Semipalmated Sandpiper [Weld CR 59] --Both Loloff, Weld CR 59 probably had total of 20+ pee

[cobirds] Re: Rescheduled: Prairie Wonders of the Pawnee National Grassland Field Trip

Hi all Trip cancelled due to family emergency. I'll reschedule later. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:40:55 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > > Due to high winds on Saturday (25-30MPH!) I am res

[cobirds] Mountain Plover [Weld]

Hi all I went out to the Pawnee National Grassland for two reasons yesterday-find plovers and experience Weld CR 96. The Keota site is the most reliable for plover of late last 3-4 years--last year had seven here) I found six Mountain Plover (photos

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all The Pawnee Disitrct Ranger responded a bit more today ... Sorry it’s taken me a couple days to respond to your email. I’ve been out of town. We went down an extensive public involvement process centered around the increased sports shooting uses a couple years back before the rest of

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all >From the Pawnee District Ranger ... I would suggest calling the Sheriff office, when you see a true and verifiable violation of law on the Pawnee, just like you would anywhere else in the state. Most weekends we have a forest service patrol person out there, looking for violations, but

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all More news ... here is Forest Service (FS) project page for recreation shooting review on the Arapaho National Forest (Pawnee)--you'll notice they are currently looking only at the Ranger Districts in the Forest itself-not the Pawnee (Grassland District). I suggest folks send their conce

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all First response from Arapaho National Forest (Pawnee) regadring this thread: - "Hi Gary, Your email got forwarded to me as I’m the recreation staff for Canyon Lakes and the Pawnee Grassland (though not law enforcement, for better or worse!). I hope you have a good birding trip ou

[cobirds] Rescheduled: Prairie Wonders of the Pawnee National Grassland Field Trip

Hi all Due to high winds on Saturday (25-30MPH!) I am rescheduling my trip to Pawnee until next Saturday 4/21. Use the JOIN button (to right) on URL below to re-commit or sign up anew. - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Prairie-Wonders-of-the-Pawnee-National-Grassland Th

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all This could be one reason shooting has spread out across Pawnee NG: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5163489 Note: "No Plan" and closures. Anyone up for Change.org petition to see if we can create change? Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all On bird trip I am leading this weekend out on Pawnee I'll be sure to take plenty of photos of what is going on along Weld CR 96 and beyond to show Pawnee staff. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:36:44 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: >

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all I've passed along these new comments as well (anonymously) to entire Pawnee district staff (includes law enforcement), the Arapaho Forest Recreation manager and Arapaho Forest Communications staff. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:36:4

[cobirds] Long-eared Owl Photos/Video [Weld]

Hi all The Long-eared Owl (one of two) stayed in our yard until dark treating us to several hunt chases right in our backyard! Gone this morning-we think! ;-) - Photos (first four): http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Nunn-Yard-Bird/ - Video: http://coloradobirder.

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all I have passed these comments (as anonymous reports) to our U. S. Forest Service/Pawnee Ranger District staff asking to investigate. I'll let you know how they respond and/or act. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:36:44 PM UTC-6, Dave L

[cobirds] Long-eared Owl [Weld]

Hi all New yard bird #134 for us ... two Long-eareds sleeping in our windbreak this morning ... and I'm at work (darn!). Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Long-billed Dowitcher and Great Egret [Weld]

Hi all On my usually Sunday morning route ... - Great Egret (small irrigation pond west side of Weld CR 47 just south of Weld CR 48) - Long-billed Dowitcher (Cozzens Lake along with Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs) - Lesser Black-backed Gull (adult, on west side of Weld CR 23 with

[cobirds] Re: Weld County Spring Birds

April 2, 2018 at 8:59:39 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > In the process of uploading photos ... > >- Mountain Bluebird - 5 [Weld CR 100 and 108] >- Sage Thrasher - 1 [Weld CR 114 about one mile east of Hwy 85] >- Mourning Dove - 1 [Weld

[cobirds] Gambel's Quail in My Yard [Weld]

Hi all Just got a call from my wife and she is reporting a Gambel's Quail in our backyard at our ground feeders. Would this be considered an escapee-or wild? Definitely a new yard bird! :-) She is trying to capture photo with her film camera. I'm considering driving home to photo it. Thanks

[cobirds] Re: Weld County Spring Birds

Franklin's Gull. http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Drake-Lake-Severance/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Monday, April 2, 2018 at 8:59:39 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > In the process of uploading photos ... > >

[cobirds] Weld County Spring Birds

Hi all In the process of uploading photos ... - Mountain Bluebird - 5 [Weld CR 100 and 108] - Sage Thrasher - 1 [Weld CR 114 about one mile east of Hwy 85] - Mourning Dove - 1 [Weld CR 102] - Say's Phoebe - 3 [My Nunn yard, Windsor Lake and Weld CR 48 Marsh] - Spotted Sandpiper - 2

[cobirds] Next "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Prairie Wonders of the Pawnee National Grassland

many others. The trip leader is led by the “Nunn Guy” (Gary Lefko). The trip is *April 14 (Saturday) beginning at 7:30 AM* at the Nunn Café parking lot. Car pool birding is available, but stops are common to get out, look and listen for singing birds. Our trips are always free and participation

[cobirds] Wild Turkey [Nunn]

Hi all To our surprise and delight yesterday we had 19 Wild Turkey cross our path while out and about on county roads in Nunn. They were heading toward an evening roost. This only second time I've seen Wild Turkey up here in Nunn-land. Photos (first 34 from this past weekend) here: http://col

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane [Larimer]

Hi all At Wellington SWA, 41 cranes on the ground this morning. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes on the Ground (Other birds, too) [Larimer and Weld]

Hi all - Ross's Goose - 9 [Crom Lake] - Cinnamon Teal - 2 [Weld CR 59 Marsh] - Great-tailed grackle - 8 [Crom Lake (2) and Stewart's Pond (6)] - Lesser Black-backed Gull (ad.) [Drake Lake] - Sandhill Crane - 18 [Wellington SWA] - Horned Grebe [Windsor Lake] Thanks Gary Lefko,

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe Still Around [Larimer]

Hi all Seen 1030 today in SW corner of City Park lake. Photos here: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/home/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[cobirds] First Shorebirds and Weekend Wrapup [Weld]

Hi all First, Raptor Alley (Saturday) was fun and productive as usual. Gorgeous weather for last trip of season. Total raptors seen: 37: - Great Horned Owl (on nest) - Ferruginous Hawk - 12 - Red-tailed Hawk - 8 - Northern Harrier - Rough-legged Hawk - 3 - Prairie Falcon

[cobirds] Mountain Bluebirds in Nunn/Weld

Hi all My wife just reported two Mountain Bluebirds in our yard feeding an hour ago. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe Present [Larimer]

Hi all I was at City Park at 0800 grebe was sleeping for a bit then awakened and was swimming and fishing until I left at 0830. Seems content. Viewed from pier on north. More photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/City-Park-Fort-Collins/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://col

[cobirds] Re: Red-necked Grebe at Fort Collins City Park Lake, 3pm 2/28

Hi all Quickly left my office to see grebe-photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/City-Park-Fort-Collins/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2:25:07 PM UTC-7, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > Dave Leatherman > > Sent from my iPh

[cobirds] Last Raptor Alley Tour of Season This Saturday! [Weld]

Hi all This will be last scheduled trip of the "Raptor Alley" season ... still plenty of raptors around. Details here: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour RSVP via email or if subscriber of Colorado Birder (URL below) you can click "Join" button to right on

[cobirds] Bird Article: 'One in a million' yellow cardinal spotted in Alabama

Hi all Thought this might interest Colorado birders ... http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/02/one_in_a_million_yellow_cardinal.html Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To un

[cobirds] Northeast Section of Colorado Birding Trail Published

Hi all FANTASTIC news in itself, as well for me, "Raptor Alley" is now included on the new northeast portion of the Colorado Birding Trail! BTW there is a trip tomorrow at 0830 at Nunn Cafe meeting place. Northeast Section of Colorado Birding Trail published here are new areas: - Rapto

[cobirds] Next Raptor Alley Trip [Weld]

Hi all Sat. Feb 17th details here - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[cobirds] Harris's Hawk Again [Larimer]

Hi all It seems the window of opportunity of late is 7-9AM along the frontage road north of Prospect Road. He was present for me (closest I've seen) at 815-830AM just at the curve east. Two other birders got great views as well. Photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Runni

[cobirds] Harris's Hawk [Larimer]

Hi all I commute by where the Harris's Hawk has been seen most mornings since he has been around ... today (8:15AM) he was perched nicely just off the frontage road north of Prospect Road and just before it curves east on low fence post. - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/alb

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Trip Results With CSU Ornithology Club [Weld]

Hi all Another fantastic Saturday Raptor Alley trip with the many birders of the CSU Ornithology Club! Fantastic weather and birds. Photos (~first 40): - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Raptor-Alley-Nunn-Pierce-Weld-02-27-2017/ Total raptors: 43 Accipiter - 1 Red-tail

[cobirds] Re: Ft. Collins Harris’s Hawk present 09:30

Hi all Pat G. took a nice photo of the Fort Collin's Harris's Hawk: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/view/Harris-s-Hawk-Running-Deer-OS Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 9:33:08 AM UTC-7, Bill Schmoker wrote: > > Folks- I finally caught up wi

[cobirds] Eastern Screech Owl [Larimer]

Hi all Spring Canyon Park's (Fort Collins) resident Eastern Screech Owl has been pretty regular of late 8-9AM past few weeks. - Photos from this morning Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobird

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Trip Saturday Results [Weld]

Hi all Excellent raptor weather this weekend for the group outing. Total of 41 raptors: First 11 photos here - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Raptor-Alley-Nunn-Pierce-Weld-02-27-2017/ -

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Scout Trip Results for Upcoming Field Trip/Weld

Hi all I birded Raptor Alley on Sunday to scout for what is out there for upcoming trip this Saturday (http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour). I got all of the expected species and good numbers. If that isn't enough to entice you to join us Lapland Longspur were e

[cobirds] Next "Nunn Guy" Raptor Alley Field Trip

Hi all Details here: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/Raptor-Alley-Driving-Tour Date start : 01.13.2018 : 08:30 Date end: 01.13.2018 : 14:00 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colo

[cobirds] National Geographic and Birds

Hi all Sharing ... Nat Geo Mag embarking upon for 2018, "The Year of the Birds". They write ... - "In the January 2018 issue of *National Geographic* magazine, we kick off a yearlong salute to birds to mark the centennial year of America’s Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We begin with an

[cobirds] Greeley CBC Fun This Saturday [Weld]

Hi all Some folks on the Greeley CBC (O Street Section) will have fun counting and sifting through the ENORMOUS mixed goose flock I saw on Sunday: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/O-Street-Gravel-Ponds-Greeley/ I saw plenty of Canada, Cackling, Snow, Ross's and Greater

[cobirds] Harris's Hawk Seen [Larimer]

Hi all I finally got best looks (so far) at Harris' Hawk today from noon-1PM along with seven other interested birders. "Crappy" photos here: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Running-Deer-Natural-Area-Fort-Collins/ It mainly hung out in large field near motorcycle bus

[cobirds] Nunn CBC Longspurs

Hi all We found quite a few Lapland Longspurs on the Nunn CBC this year. Good spots to look are along Weld CR 122 btw 37 and 55. Specifically at Weld CR 122/49 there is a oil and gas operation on NW corner to its west you'll notice some type of seasonal stream that has water. I had 32 Laplan

[cobirds] Re: Harris’s Hawk in Fort Collins

Hi all Ditto, 1pm-1:45pm) two of us drive-by-birding and scanning areas at Running Deer-Prospect Ponds-Visitor Center-Archery-Rigden Reservoir-ELC-area. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 12:27:39 PM UTC-7, Austin Hess wrote: > > Searched

[cobirds] No Harris's Hawk [Larimer]

Hi all I did some lunch break drive-by birding where Harris's Hawk had been reported. Only stopped to scan everything up and down along Sharp Pointe Drive; Cottonwood Hollow, Running Deer, Archery-area, Arapaho Bend, Rigden Reservoir, ELC, Prospect Ponds and Kingfisher Point. Only hawks were

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck [Weld]

Hi all I photographed the Common Goldeneye and Merganser large flock yesterday at Windsor Lake. This morning found a Long-tailed Duck (photo) among the large group. Windsor and Wood Lake jam-packed full of birds. Drake Lake iced ove

[cobirds] Re: Crow Valley situation

Hi all I contacted our (my employer) Pawnee Ranger Station about what Dave reported below his response: "I have given permission for the rec. contractor to remain on site in order to complete work scheduled. I will send Mike out to inquire about the camo tent. We did have an illegal hunting s

[cobirds] Re: Updated Christmas Bird Count dates for CO

Hi Brandon Just got an email from Greeley CBC--it is Sat. Dec 30 contact is Paul Lightsey plightse AT info2000 DOT net. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 8:08:54 AM UTC-7, Brandon wrote: > > Happy Thanksgiving to all the COBIRDS community, th

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur [Weld]

Hi all While strolling along Weld CR 33 between 98 and 100 (large prairie dog colony both sides) we had 15-20 Lapland Longspur flying around. We hear some of these birds flying overhead in our yard, too, like yesterday putting up our Christmas lights. - Mute Swan - 2 (F St in gravel pond o

[cobirds] Greater White-fronted Goose [Larimer]

Hi all Lunch break to day ... Lake Loveland had a single Greater White-fronted Goose (photo) on northwest shore hanging out with throngs of Canada and Cackling Goose (and gulls). Also, Great-tailed Grackle at Woods Lake

[cobirds] Commom Redpoll/Weld

Hi all For last three days our backyard has been hosting three Common Redpoll (photos) . Also, two Pine Siskin (photos) and Northern Shrike (photos) . I saw my fi

[cobirds] Nunn Christmas Bird Count

Hi all The 51st annual Audubon Christmas bird count will be on *December 20th Wednesday. Meet at the SGRC conference center at 0745hrs 14698 CR 114 Nunn Co. 80648*. I will have a couple crock pots going so please bring a side. *RSVP by December 18th* Monday so I can have an estimate of how

[cobirds] Windsor Jaeger Story/Weld

Hi all Small story in local Windsor Now newspaper about the jaeger at WIndsor Lake. I invited author out Saturday along with Nick K and Josh B. Jeff B. and his wife from Fort Collins also joined up with us later in morning. - https://www.mywindsornow.com/news/birders-thrilled-by-rare-

[cobirds] Weekend of Birding/Weld-Larimer

Hi all This past weekend got to enjoy the Parasitic Jaeger at Windsor Lake for many hours with Nick K, Josh B and invited Windsor newspaper writer. Also, of note from weekend are: - Five goose species (enormous floc

Re: [cobirds] Snow Geese in Denver Co

Hi all Five Snow Goose above us in Nunn with Canada flock yesterday afternoon. Side note, this might be our first year without a new yard bird ... currently holding at 131 species. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 9:00:09 AM UTC-7, Libby w

[cobirds] "Snow Birds"/Weld

Hi all This morning's snow brought in our first American Tree Sparrow (6) sightings of the winter in our backyard as well as a Lesser Goldfinch. Along Weld CR 100 between 27 and 23 were at least three Lapland Longspur with the large moving flock of Horned Lark. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://

[cobirds] Re: Would this be the (same) "Parasitic Jaeger"?/Weld

Hi all Forgot there was also a Lesser Black-backed Gull adult on east shore by beach area. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.yahoo.com/ On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 8:39:12 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Seen yesterday at Windsor Lake .

[cobirds] Would this be the (same) "Parasitic Jaeger"?/Weld

Hi all Seen yesterday at Windsor Lake ... Photos: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Windsor-Lake-06-25-2017/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.yahoo.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubsc

[cobirds] Lapland Longspur/Weld

Hi all 2 Lapland Longspur along Weld CR 33 one mile south of Weld CR 98 in Nunn. 6 Lapland Longspur at the very large prairie dog colony .5m north of Weld CR 90 on Weld CR 29. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[cobirds] Pine Siskin/Weld

Hi all Six Pine Siskin in our yard yesterday morning. Always a treat to see "non-prairie" birds out here. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[cobirds] Tundra Swan/Boulder

Hi all http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/view/Tundra-Swans-Walden-Ponds There was a family of 6 Tundra Swans at Cottonwood Marsh yesterday morning. They foraged for awhile among the ducks and gulls and then took off to the southwest around 10:45 a.m. Beautiful! Report from E. Anne W. Thank

[cobirds] Re: Lesser Black-backed Gull (4 or 0?)/Larimer

Hi all Folks are indicating sleeping bird is 4th Lesser Black-backed Gull. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Friday, October 20, 2017 at 3:08:53 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hearing from others looks like-three standing are Lesser Black-backed Gull. >

[cobirds] Re: Lesser Black-backed Gull (4 or 0?)/Larimer

Hearing from others looks like-three standing are Lesser Black-backed Gull. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Friday, October 20, 2017 at 2:57:04 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Four separate dark mantled (to me) gulls at Lake Loveland at

[cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull (4 or 0?)/Larimer

Hi all Four separate dark mantled (to me) gulls at Lake Loveland at 2MST. Photos here, input welcomed to confirm? Left photo is sleeping gull in middle, other three photos darkest bird standing. Lots of Calirfornia and some Ring-billeds present. http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/al

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane [Lasalle, Weld]

Hi all A dozen Sandhill Crane along Weld CR 48 marsh on south in taller grasses (Latham Reservoir). Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Scout Trip/Weld

Hi all Did a scout trip on Sunday for upcoming trip at end of month along Raptor Alley (Click download button on right for PDF of route). Total Raptors (Photos

[cobirds] "Nunn Guy" Birding Trip: Glacier Lakes Ecosystem Experiments Site (GLEES) [Laramie, WY]

Hi all Exciting opportunity here! Visiting my employer (U. S. Forest Service) Rocky Mountain Research Station's Glacier Lakes Ecosystem Experiments Site just west of Laramie, Wyoming. Details here: - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/-Nunn-Guy-Birding-Trip-Glacier-Lakes-Ecosyst

[cobirds] Request for Info/Walden-area

Hi all Have any recommendations for birding while camping at State Forest State Park (surrounding area)? Spending 4 days up there. Hope to hear a Boreal Owl ;-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] "Nunn Guy" Fall Migration Trip Results

Hi all A nice group of folks explored Hereford Ranch and Lion's Park in Cheyenne, WY as well as Weld CR 124 pond. Mark A and a few others(?) finished at Crow Valley Campground. We ate our lunch at the beautiful new botanical gardens building (free) at Lion's Park. Stars of the day, by far, w

[cobirds] Red-necked Phalarope and Peregrine Falcon [Weld]

Hi all Beebe Draw, Weld CR 42, Greeley - Red-necked Phalarope - 1 Photo: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Weld-CR-48-and-Beebe-Draw/ Neff Lake, Greeley - Peregrine Falcon - 1 Photo: http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Neff-Lake-Greeley/ New Black Swan

[cobirds] Lunch Gulls [Larimer]

Hi all On way back from lunch at Artie's Pizza (best) in Loveland noticed a couple hundred gulls loafing in the NW corner of Lake Loveland's exposed shoreline. Looked to be Ring-billed, California, Franklin's and Herring Gull--no binos or camera left in office. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://

[cobirds] Re: Caspian Tern-Timnath Reservoir

Hi all Not sure if everyone is aware of this but if you enter the Wild Wings neighborhood at the most northern entrance on the east side of Timnath Reservoir and go straight west through three traffic circles you will have magnificent views from northeast corner of Timnath Reservoir within new

[cobirds] "Nunn Guy" Birding Trip: Fall Migration Hotspots

Hi all I am leading a field trip to Hereford Ranch, Lion's Park and Weld CR 122 and 124 Ponds in September. As always, all are welcome and free to attend. - http://coloradobirder.club/m/events/view/-Nunn-Guy-Birding-Trip-Fall-Migration-Hotspots Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobir

[cobirds] Re: Red-breasted Nuthatch movements

Hi Walter Just heard two calling in neighborhood along Drake Ave east of College Ave while changing a flat tire ... ;-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http:///coloradobirder.club/ On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 9:09:13 AM UTC-6, Walter Wehtje wrote: > > Yesterday afternoon I birded the Dadd Gulch Tr

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher [Weld]

Hi all Woke up to an active Curve-billed Thrasher in yard this morning. She was in and out our Rabbitbrush and Lilacs-very entertaining, tearing everything apart in litter. Photos posted later this morning. Also, Western Wood Pewee fly catching and then chased by our local family of five Lo

[cobirds] Bird Behavior During a Total Solar Eclipse

Hi all Sharing research article of current interest ... :-) ... see those of you chasing "totality" in rural WY or NE on Monday! http://www.bioone.org/doi/pdf/10.1676/0043-5643%282000%29112%5B0431%3ABBDATS%5D2.0.CO%3B2 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ -- You received this m

[cobirds] Re: Shorebird Hotspot in Weld

Hi Cindy Weld CR 124 pond is 1-2 mile west of Hwy 77 (north of Briggsdale). Nearby (south of 124) is Weld CR 122 and 75 where you can access Weld CR 122 pond to west. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 9:45:33 AM UTC-6, Cindy Ann Hutchins wrot

[cobirds] Shorebird Hotspot in Weld

Hi all Yesterday ... Weld CR 122 and 124 ponds (now a large mud flat-both sides). Weld CR 124 Pond White-faced Ibis - 3 Spotted Sandpiper - 2 Baird's Sandpiper - 7 Stilt Sandpiper - 3 Wilson's Phalarope - 3 Least Sandpiper - 20+ Marbled Godwit - 1 Long-billed Dowitcher - 1 Greater Yellowlegs - 20

[cobirds] Black Swan/Weld

Hi all Yesterday ... - Black Swan [Weld CR 59 Marsh, Kersey, Weld] [Photo ] [Video ] - Long-billed Dowitcher - 3, Least

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