[cobirds] Timnath Res @Lunch/Larimer

Gorgeous day ... Sabine's Gull (ad.) - 1 (probably from earlier group seen there) Say's Phoebe Western Kingbird Vesper Sparrow Ring-billed Gull (lots, many gulls in north pond/spit area, too far away from south shore) Great Blue Heron Wilson's Warbler - 2-3 American White Pelican Double-crested C

[cobirds] Re: 33 state parks, wildlife areas closed until further notice

Map from my employer of Forest Service closures in NOCO ... http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5436205.pdf Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Monday, September 16, 2013 4:27:34 PM UTC-6, Alison Kondler wrote: >

[cobirds] Sabine's Gulls/Timnath Reservoir

Windsor Lake was "dead"... Timnath Reservoir LOTS of usuals and expanded parking area for boaters (with boat launch). They used to boat on it so its not anything new--except birders have access to same area now ... :-) Sabine's Gull - 2 (striking adults flying (easy to pick out) around west

[cobirds] Vireo/Poudre River Trail (Greeley)

Found a "Cassin's Vireo", I presume (going with probability)--got one profile glimpse of the bird. Located on trail between Island Grove and 25th Ave about midway before bridge. Also, another Black-and-White Warbler for a total of 31 species. Over at 35th Ave gravel ponds--3 Mute Swans and ha

[cobirds] Black-and-White Warbler/Crow Valley Campground

At Crow Valley this morning Black-and-White Warbler MacGillvray's Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Wilson's Warbler Yellow-breasted Chat Ton of Western Wood-Pewees About 8 other species Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m --

[cobirds] Mini-yard Fallout This AM/Nunn

Birds are on the move up here ... Wilson's Warbler 3-4 (two days) Brown Thrasher Lark Sparrow - 7 (been around a week now) Blue Grosbeak - 2 Loggerhead Shrike - 2 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message becau

[cobirds] Late Report: Upland Sandpiper/Weld

Stephanie photoed an Upland Sandpiper along Pawnee Birding Driving Tour, two weeks ago though. Still nice to hear about ... :-) http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/image-16 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this

[cobirds] New Yard Bird/Nunn

We had a female Blackburnian Warbler (#117)--good look, right outside kitchen window in crabapple--in yard Sunday morning. There was a second warbler in tow "could" have been the male (only had a fleeting glimpse)--sparrows ran them out of yard. http://coloradobirder.ning.com/notes/My_Yard_Bi

[cobirds] ID Help (Glenmere Park)/Weld

At work, don't have any book(s) handy, your help appreciated. Taken at Glenmere Park in Greeley. coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/id-2 coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/id-help-11 http://api.ning.com/files/yI5mkdONmaLi*aXYNvFKG1fvIjA8KcR*CIs-tNIjoodmT78ExXgwMaloVj88lHd66dQ5BII*HKapQ4QQNoTaeXpGEUWAM-VG/

[cobirds] Central Weld County

WCR 114/Hwy 85 (traditional Chestnut-collared location requires a USDA/ARS permit to enter) Longspurs - 0 Sage Thrasher Mourning Dove Lark Sparrows Horned Larks Western Kingbirds American Kestrel Western Meadowlarks Lark Buntings--I saw large flocks everywhere Red-tailed hawk Swainson's Hawk Logge

[cobirds] Ever See a Great Horned Owl Play Tennis?

Theo B took these amusing photos ... http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/dunlop-it-s-what-s-for-supper http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/i-think-this-is-giving-me-tennisowlbow Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http:/coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http:/coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received thi

[cobirds] Re: FYI: Possible Mississippi Kites @ Glenmere Park/Weld

29, 2013 1:29:45 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Just received an email from Dan E. at Greeley Tribune who received kite(s) > report from Michael K at Univ of No Colorado: > > "Hi Gary, Michael K, a bird watcher, reported some Mississippi Ki

[cobirds] Re: NE Colorado Today

That Snow Goose has been at Glenmere Parl since fall. Injury?? Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:35:00 PM UTC-6, Steven Mlodinow wrote: > > Greetings All > > Nick Moore and I wandered about Weld, Log

[cobirds] Re: FYI: Possible Mississippi Kites @ Glenmere Park/Weld

More details from Mike K--single kite was seen 7/29/2013 above Glenmere Park and UNC Campus-area in Greeley. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:29:45 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > >

Re: [cobirds] Re: Bird ID?

Denver--David Menough of Wild Birds Unlimited. Gary On Monday, July 29, 2013 4:37:22 PM UTC-6, Nick Komar wrote: > > > Gary and David, > > > > See this website (http://www.photoplus.ws/menu/animals_birds2/wrshama.php) > and the photo on the bottom left. I have seen this species (White-rumped

[cobirds] Re: FYI: Possible Mississippi Kites @ Glenmere Park/Weld

-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Just received an email from Dan E. at Greeley Tribune who received kite(s) > report from Michael K at Univ of No Colorado: > > "Hi Gary, Michael K, a bird watcher, reported some Mississippi Kites in > the Glenmere

[cobirds] Bird ID?

http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-a?context=latest http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-b?context=latest http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-c?context=latest http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-d?context=latest Almost looks like towhee x magpie ... :-) Thanks Gary Lefko,

[cobirds] FYI: Possible Mississippi Kites @ Glenmere Park/Weld

Hi all Just received an email from Dan E. at Greeley Tribune who received kite(s) report from Michael K at Univ of No Colorado: "Hi Gary, Michael K, a bird watcher, reported some Mississippi Kites in the Glenmere Park area. He believes they are nesting there now. Is that unusual? Thought you m

[cobirds] Re: Henry and Meredith Closure

How and what can Colorado birders and Colorado birding and conservation organizations do to increase DNR awareness of wildlife viewers, wildlife viewing opportunities and impacts of closures due to water-level (and other) safety concerns? I am assuming they see the various reports showing the

[cobirds] Weld CR 124/Weld

Traveled around north Weld County -- western Pawnee NG. Along Hwy 392 south of Cornish noticed the Galeton Reservoir (can't see it) "must be large" there is a sign for water ski club and I noticed over a dozen RVs on top of the berm. Makes you wonder "what birds hang out there". Loggerhead Sh

[cobirds] New Yard Bird/Nunn

Two Common Yellowthroats (#116) this morning feeding in our backyard Rabbitbrush-area. Also, of note, irregular visitors: Blue Grosbeak - pair Downy Woodpecker male Badger - 3rd ("GIANT!") badger in four years--checked out our Tuff shed-area and then moved on. The previous badger pair dug a bu

[cobirds] Re: RFI: Marsh Wren

Hi John If you strike out in those counties Latham Reservoir marsh/Weld along Weld CR 48 (south of reservoir) is "can't miss"--at least for hearing, good luck seeing the buggers! :-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Thursday

[cobirds] Re: RFI: Marsh Wren

On Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:25:30 AM UTC-6, John Jones wrote: > > Hello all, > > I have a friend coming to town and we were planning on doing some birding. > She is interested in finding a Marsh Wren as we have the western version > here. I am unsure where a good site for this species is. We

[cobirds] Nunn BBS Route/Weld

Total of 37 species. New to BBS Route: Northern Harrier, Vesper Sparrow. Mammals (photos posted later today) seen: Pronghorn "kid" sleeping right on the road; a "Fox" unsure of species (looking at IDs) Swainson's Hawk Golden Eagle Killdeer Loggerhead Shrike Cassin's Sparrow Rock Pigeon Euras

[cobirds] New Yard Bird/Nunn

Lesser Goldfinch pair (Black-backed) #116 Yard description and complete bird list here: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/notes/My_Yard_Birds Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [cobirds] Norma Erickson Weld county North of Greeley

Hi Norma Saw your goldfinch article in Tribune-unfortunately can't find the story online to share? Thansk Gary On Friday, May 7, 2010 9:09:33 PM UTC-6, Norma wrote: > > It was a red letter day in the yard today. > 16 species of migrating birds besides the residents. > Yellow Warbler > Yellow-

[cobirds] Re: Great Blue Heron hunting prairie dogs??, Boulder County

In Florida I got a photo of Great Blue Heron with Common Moorhen in bill. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Jun 18, 11:23 pm, Deborah Carstensen wrote: > Okay, so this observation is a little different. A couple of years ago, I

[cobirds] Re: Licensed wild bird rehabbers on the front range

Is there a single (definitive) resource (URL) out there for CO wildlife rehabbers? Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Jun 11, 2:40 pm, G Kratz wrote: > For even further clarification, for raptor species there are a couple of > ot

[cobirds] How to Access This Property

Hi all I talked with my USDA counterparts about the proper way to request access to Highway 85/Weld CR 114 southeast corner property--a traditional Chestnut-collared Longspur location ... usually seen by walking to windmill in the distance. Here's the instructions I received: 1. It is trespassin

[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker/Nunn

Saw a lovely Red-headed Woodpecker this morning in "Nunn Woods" (WCR 108/Hwy 85 SW corner). Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ (77 June birding events) Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Co

[cobirds] New Yard Birds and Other Goodies/Weld

Western Tanager (#114) Hairy Woodpecker ($115) Full yard list: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/notes/My_Yard_Birds Latham Reservoir Marsh (WCR 48 only) - 42 species Burrowing Owl - 1 (as you turn east on to WCR 48 in dog colony on north at first fence line running north) Stilt Sandpiper - 15 Red-n

[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover at Crom Lake/Weld

I went out plover "hunting" early this morning-struck out on my selected route (older breeding route). I'll be checking the other routes soon. Lots of longspurs though (95% McCown's) and other prairie usuals. At Crom Lake nice looking Black-bellied Plover along with: Wilson's Phalarope - 13 Lea

[cobirds] Convention Question

Does CFO have/share economic impact of each convention with birders and local state media? We know birding makes an economic impact. I "assume" the CFO Board selects the convention site--with that-- wouldn't it be great for local Colorado communities--through public outreach--"bid" (no monies) to

[cobirds] Re: the snake report - Boulder CO

Hi John 7-inch Prairie Rattler, Nunn driveway ... :-) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On May 16, 9:09 pm, JohnT wrote: > Cobirds: >               This does indeed relate to birds.  Read on > > These are over the last four d

[cobirds] New Birding Site: Staunton State Park

http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/staunton/Pages/Staunton.aspx Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

[cobirds] 87 Species/Nunn to Latham

Highlights: Lark Bunting Savannah Sparrow - WCR 33/98 (Nunn) Black-necked Stilt - Crom Lake, Latham Marsh Ruddy Duck - Crom Lake Bufflehead - Crom Lake. Woods Lake Great-tailed Grackle - numerous Latham Marsh, Drake Lake Golden Eagle and eaglets Marsh Wren Redhead Snowy Egret Bullock's Oriole - Po

[cobirds] Semipalmated Plover/Weld

Went by Crom Lake on way into work ... Semipalmated Plover (1) -- could be last one I reported I suppose Willet (1) Lesser Yellowlegs (2) Marbled Godwit (3) Long-billed Dowitcher (6) American Avocet (7) Great-tailed Grackle (2) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http

[cobirds] Birding by Bike/Greeley Poudre Trail

Total of 56 species from Island Grove to 35th Ave Highlights: Yellow-rumped Warbler - lots Cliff Swallow - they are back Say's Phoebe - 2 Orange-crowned Warbler Chipping Sparrows Loggerhead Shrikes Osprey--is there an Osprey nest in Greeley-area?? Long-billed Dowitcher - 8 Forster's Tern Western

[cobirds] Re: Yet another Townsend's Warbler & Summer Tanager 5/2

My bad-thought I saw Hermit Thrush ... :-( Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On May 3, 12:21 pm, "The \"Nunn Guy\"" wrote: > There is ... "In my yard in NE Ft. Collins, I've seem 50-100 Chipping

[cobirds] Re: Yet another Townsend's Warbler & Summer Tanager 5/2

There is ... "In my yard in NE Ft. Collins, I've seem 50-100 Chipping Sparrows and one Hermit Thrush" (second hand report) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On May 2, 8:58 pm, "Brandon K. Percival" wrote: > At 7pm this evening, Van

[cobirds] Sparrow Morning/Nunn

Lark (5); Brewer's (2); Vesper (3); White-crowned (7); Chipping (5) Sparrows; Dark-eyed Junco (2) Gray Catbird Sage Thrasher Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[cobirds] New Yard Bird/Nunn

Species #112 ... a pair of Townsend's Solitaire Yard description and species list: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/notes/My_Yard_Birds Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Crow Valley and Crom Lake/Weld

Crow Valley (19 species) Yellow-rumped Warbler - 2 Townsend's Warbler (m) Gray Catbird Ruby-crowned Kinglet Barn Swallow Crom Lake (24 species) Horned Grebe - 2 American Avocet - 35 Marbled Godwit - 5 Black-necked Stilt (first time I've seen one there) Least Sandpiper - 2 Baird's Sandpiper - 2 Wil

[cobirds] Bird Call Puzzle/Nunn

We heard a bird (could not find it to view) last night in yard that I could not identify. It made repeated "ree ree ree ree"-style call from our evergreens. I'm familiar with lots of calls especially local ones and don't recall hearing this pattern before in area. Any ideas? Thanks Gary Lefko,

[cobirds] Crom Lake/Weld

Whimbrel Marbled Godwit - 18 Lesser Yellowlegs - 4 Greater Yellowlegs - 2 Spotted Sandpiper American Avocet - 22 Killdeer - 6 Usual ducks, geese Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[cobirds] Weld County Goodies

Trip route: WCR 108 (btw WCR 31/33) pond, Antelope Reservoir, Crom Lake, WCR 31/84 marsh, Drake Lake, WCR 80/29 marsh, WCR 80/31 pond, Cozzen Lake (dry), Neff Lake, Nueman's Lake, Seeley Lake, 35th Ave gravel Ponds, Glenmere Park, Latham Reservoir marsh, Beebe Draw. WCR = Weld County Road Total

[cobirds] Whimbrels/Weld

A friend of mine in Platteville has pond on large private ranch along Weld CR 30--currently has multiple Whimbrels present there. Can't see pond from road. Thansk Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] American Kestrels Behavior/Nunn

We've had five American Kestrels hanging out in our yard for past 3-4 days--they seem to be a family unit(?); always hanging out with each other(see photo below); always looking out for each other(?); and hunting collectively(?). Family unit: We had one fly into window (and survived thankfully-we

[cobirds] Longspurs/Weld

My route to work was Hwy 85 to Ault and across to Fort Collins. Between Nunn and Ault HUGE flocks of Horned Larks line the road. I stopped for one flock saw 5 Chestnut-collareds and 4 McCown's among hundreds of Horned Larks. Didn't have time to stop "every 5 minutes" with new flocks appearing ...

[cobirds] Snow = Birds/Nunn

Staying home yesterday in our 18-20 inches of snow spent most of day watching our yard for birds--there were lots of them. One FANTASTIC experience I had was a face-to-face encounter with one of the kestrels. It flew right to my face as I looked through french door window; clinged to a crossbar i

[cobirds] Nunn's Burrowing Owls Returning and New Yard Bird/Weld

Colony #1 from WCR 100/33 travel south on WCR 33 about .5m colony is on west Burrowing Owl - 2 Colony #2 from WCR 100/33 travel east .25m on WCR 100 colony is on north Burrowing Owl - 3 New Yard Bird! #111 Snow Goose (2) http://coloradobirder.ning.com/notes/My_Yard_Birds Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

[cobirds] Re: FYI: Feds to study impact of oil, gas drilling on Pawnee National Grassland

Forest Service page on the Pawnee NG study: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/arp/home/?cid=STELPRDB5356427&width=full Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Apr 4, 9:11 am, "The \"Nunn Guy\"" wrote: > ht

[cobirds] FYI: Feds to study impact of oil, gas drilling on Pawnee National Grassland

http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/5854497-113/drilling-pawnee-grassland-gas I'm awaiting full text of story from writer. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[cobirds] New Event: Lifecycle of Migrating Birds Virtual Webinar

http://coloradobirder.ning.com/events/life-cycles-of-migratory-birds-webinar Date: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 Time: 2:30-4:00pm ET Call In:1-888-858-2144, Passcode 7028722 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this mes

[cobirds] Chestnut-collared Longspur, Badger and Swan ID/Weld

The Pawnee was beautiful yesterday--also only person in Crow Valley which was really quiet (5 species): Chestnut-collared Longspur - 3 (WCR 102 on Pawnee Birding Tour) http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/chestnut-collared-longspur http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/chestnut-collared-longspur-1

[cobirds] Drake Lake Gulls ID Challenge

http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/albums/drake-lake-gulls-id-challenge (When viewing an individual photo; in lower right area, below photo, you can click "View Full Size") Drake Lake field about .3m south of Highway 14 (Severance-area) on west was chockful of gulls this morning. In the photo a

[cobirds] Wellington SWA/Larimer

The two ponds along LCR 64 east of I25 on north have been flush with birds last week or so. Today: American Wigeon - 35+ Mallard - 80+ Western Meadowlark - 3+ American Robin - 2 Green-winged Teal - 8+ Gadwall - 18+ Redhead - 30-40+ Lesser Scaup - 8+ Canvasback - 20+ American Coot - 5+ Eastern Blu

[cobirds] "Nunn Guy" Field Trip: Northcentral Weld County

Mar 30 (Sat) 830-1400 meet at Nunn's new "Tumbleweed Cafe" (along Hwy 85)--come earlier if you want to eat breakfast. RSVP here: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/events/nunn-guy-birding-northcentral-weld-county (or send me an email) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile:

[cobirds] Latham Reservoir/Weld

I birded LaSalle/Kersey-area yesterday. BTW First time I saw the new Kersey Gas Plant along WCR 50/51 takes up 1/8 - 1/4 acre of one-mile section. A very large operation. Loloff Reservoir-frozen Greater Yellowlegs Killdeer - 2 WCR 59 Marsh-Frozen except for a small sliver of water Lots of sprin

[cobirds] Re: Ten Swans in Nunn/Weld

Cole W texted me a Nunn swan update last night: 15 apparent Tundra and one Trumpeter in Nunn (WCR 108 btw 31 and 33 on north) Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Mar 11, 10:20 am, "The \"Nunn Guy\"" w

[cobirds] Ten Swans in Nunn/Weld

Hi all I followed up on Mary and Tom's Nunn sighting of four swans. They were present all weekend long and I got some long distance shots hopefully to identify. Originally I was thinking Trumpeters but now unsure of species--there are ten swans this morning. Swan ID photos: http://coloradobirde

[cobirds] Re: Mountain Bluebirds, Western Meadowlark /Jeffco

Just an FYI to all--Nunn has year-round Western Meadowlarks--I call ours the "Gang of 13" they usually travel together it seems. Greeley- area also has them during winter. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com \Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Mar 7, 10:10 am, Dave

[cobirds] Mountain Bluebird/Nunn

Spring must be here ... flock of 11 Mountain Bluebirds on northwestern edge of Nunn just now. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To

[cobirds] "Reservoir Roulette II" :-)

Weld County wanderings ... 3 Common Redpolls, 1 White-winged Dove at home continue. Crom Lake 0% ice-free WCR 31/84 Marsh 15% ice-free Ton of Canadas Drake Lake 10% ice-free Hundreds of gulls (Ring-billed, Herring (ad), Lesser Black-backed (ad), California) Common Merganser Snow Goose 3 Greater

[cobirds] Northern Larimer County Commute

North Poudre Reservoir #3 90% ice-free Common Goldeneye Canada Goose Red-winged Blackbird Eurasian-collared Dove Common Merganser Western Meadowlark Mallard Herring Gull Ring-billed Gull Eastern Bluejay Northern Pintail Bufflehead Horned Lark Smith Reservoir 40% ice-free Wellington #4 85% ice-fre

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings/Fort Collins

Just saw and heard flock of 33+ Bohemian Waxwings upon returning from lunch at my Forest Service office on Prospect Rd/College Ave (just west of). Heard them calling in tree on West Lake Ave (CSU Campus) walked over there to look at them; after few minutes they flew SE. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn ht

[cobirds] Non-Colorado Bird: Razorbill, Fort De Soto Park, St Pete, FL

http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/albums/fort-de-soto-razorbill-2013 We refound the Razorbill at Fort De Soto, St Pete, FL (my favorite FL birding location)! Last seen on park HQ board was Feb 7th we refound Feb 20th. My wife and I just returned from week visit. Lifer for us. http://colorad

[cobirds] Re: Ginormous rafter of Wild Turkeys in Morgan County

Think it was Doug K on recent Greeley CBC who had similar experience, three-digit Wild Turkey along river in circle. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Feb 12, 2:50 pm, Joe Roller wrote: > I am not sure what was bigger than "gino

[cobirds] New Yard Bird/Nunn

White-winged Dove (#111) on Saturday for three hours. Funny story here, my birding "sixth sense" in action again. I mentioned to my wife yesterday AM, "Lots of Eurasians let me see if I can finally get my White-winged Dove", picked up binos looked at tube feeders my next reaction to wife was "Hol

[cobirds] Tuesday Morning Birders Info??

Hi all Some birders are inquiring how do they get in touch with the Denver- area "Tuesday Morning" birder group? I looked around here: http://dfobirders.org/wordpress/denver-field-ornithologists/field-trips-and-counts/tuesday-birder-count-reports/ and could only find reports of Tuesday trips (2

[cobirds] Re: Turkey Vulture, Boulder Co.

I wonder if same bird we had in front of house (Nunn) not too long ago?? Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Feb 3, 10:23 am, Bill Schmoker wrote: > Folks- I was just highly surprised to see a Turkey Vulture being pestered > by magp

[cobirds] Re: Goosapalooza -- Greeley

This pond seems to be the only water open in Greeley--though Bittersweet Lake is starting to open (it had a couple thousand geese itself). I was there at 10AM and enjoyed the "spectacle". Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Feb 3, 8:

[cobirds] Re: Geolocater Birds and Records

In the U.S. Forest Service world of remote mountain sites--during annual physical inventory of mountain top radio equipment, if we know the equipment is there, if we know it hasn't been replaced in year previous, if a press-to-talk signal to mountaintop equipment is successful that constitutes an "

[cobirds] Re: Cobirds and Ebirds reports

Anyway to connect the two? Good database practice says "enter data once"--also facilitates a better customer experience (not having customer to enter data in multiple instances). I would think the good folks at eBird can "flag" rare birds and send data to this list? And you would think Google ha

[cobirds] Re: New Yard Bird/Nunn

Forgot to mention the "Nunn Cafe" is reopening soon as the "Tumbleweed Cafe"! Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Jan 28, 12:57 pm, "The \"Nunn Guy\"" wrote: > Hi all > > We had a

[cobirds] New Yard Bird/Nunn

Hi all We had a male Purple Finch (#110) over weekend that was at feeders for about two hours making on and off appearances with our throngs of House Finches (50-60+). Offered great comparisons against large House Finch contingent--Purple Finch was a very bright pink rosey color, beautiful bird.

[cobirds] Redpoll Article in Greeley Tribune

Here is link to redpoll story in Greeley Tribune today. You have to be a subscriber BUT I'm getting PDF of story from Dan and if you wish a full copy email me. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because y

[cobirds] Raptor Alley/Nunn

Gorgeous day for raptors yesterday ... 30 total including: American Kestrel - 3 Golden Eagle - 4 Red-tailed Hawk - 3 Northern harrier - 2 Rough-legged Hawk - 9 Ferruginous Hawk - 6 Prairie Falcon - 2 Bald Eagle - 2 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobi

[cobirds] Speaking of Bird Decals on Discovery Center Windows (Funny)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSTpMQAGPv0 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegr

[cobirds] Re: redpolls, ferruginous hawks, and crytozoic animals

Hi John About your strange mammal--we've been seeing a mange Red Fox of late perhaps this is your alien mammal? I snapped photo a month ago--she drinks at our bird water feeder out front on occasion--and DOW reported it was a mange Red Fox. At first I thought it was a "dingo" ... :-) Thanks G

[cobirds] Featured Colorado Birder: Pat Gaines

Hi all I am introducing new content area on Colorado Birder social network--"Featured Colorado Birder" in the forum content area. The goal is to do monthly, help us get to know each other on a personal level, connect to find our commonalities and to establish and build relationships. I aske

[cobirds] Loveland and Rawhide CBC Area Goodies

Hi all Good birds for us were: Northern Goshawk (imm., private) White-winged Dove - 2 (private) Merlin (private) Winter Wren (Lon Hagler) Common Redpoll (Bonnell West neighborhood) Area boundaries are: 1st street x Taft x LCR 14 x LCR 23 During Rawhide count we had 17+ Common Redpoll in our se

[cobirds] Raptor Feeding Frenzy/Nunn

There is new roadkill alongside of our road out front that has attracted the following (competing) "diners": Bald Eagle, Turkey Vulture, two Common Ravens, three hawks (Rough-legged (2), Ferruginous). Pretty cool. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradob

[cobirds] Common Redpolls/Nunn Feeder

We had at least 3+ Common Redpolls yesterday at our nyger feeder. They were hanging out with our 60+ House Finch, 8-12 American Goldfinch and 200+ House Sparrow yesterday. Created a Common Redpoll photo album here--even have shot of three on feeder at one time. http://coloradobirder.ning.com/p

[cobirds] Re: Northern Larimer County

Re: Rawhide Overlook At times the security guards are slow to open gates at Rawhide Overlook in the morning. If you walk up to the gate before the dam crossing entrance you will see a telephone box with direct line to security shack on other side of dam. You can use the phone to call security

[cobirds] Common Redpoll Returns/Nunn

Hi all Yesterday the Common Redpoll returned to our feeders. Also, yesterday was "predator day" for our feeder birds--Merlin, Sharp-shinned Hawk and American Kestrel--all looking for a "handout". Our neighborhood Lapland Longspurs continue as well. This morning a female Downy Woodpecker--we

[cobirds] Nunn Christmas Bird Count

Thurs, 20 Dec. at 0800 meet at CPER headquarters (on north) about one mile east of Hwy 85 and Weld CR 114 (north of Nunn) intersection. More details needed contact Jim Sedgwick --> gunnerpoo AT aol.com Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.co

[cobirds] Re: Little Gull at Windsor Lake (Weld) on 2Dec2012

Hi all I was unaware of the Little Gull when I was at Windsor Lake (10AM-ish) ... darn ... that being said there were "zillions" of waterfowl primarily Common (boat load), Red-breasted (3) and Hooded (2) Mergansers, Common Goldeneyes and Ruddy Ducks on Windsor Lake. Unfortunately I was looking

[cobirds] New Yard Bird/Nunn

Common Redpoll (#109) hanging out with our usual 30-40 House Finches and 6-10 American Goldfinches. Our winter Sharp-shinned Hawk is seen weekly now, too, last four weeks. Habitat description and yard bird list: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/notes/My_Yard_Birds Now we continue our wait for ou

[cobirds] Christmas Bird Count Fun

I posted a "fun" poll to count who is doing Christmas Bird Count(s) this year, if you wish to join in the holiday cheer: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Left side of screen is poll-don't have to be subscriber. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder

[cobirds] New Christmas Bird Count Circle/Fairplay

Fairplay, Colorado is our newest Christmas Bird Count circle--please support this "fledgling" operation. Count begins December 15th @7AM Meet at U. S. Forest Service Office at intersection of Hwy 285/Hwy 9 For more information and to signup for this new circle please contact: Kristen Meyer (

[cobirds] Re: Union Reservoir news, Weld County

Weld County is Little Texas ... I can go to WCR 124 and count ~40 well heads using my binos and scanning 360 degrees. The boom is "on" in Weld County ... :-( Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:42:00

[cobirds] Ted Eubanks Article of Interest

Ted Floyd posted on Facebook an excellent article by Ted Eubanks titled "Inscrutable Whiteness" (emphasis on diversity/inclusion and nature activities (birds)) -- http://blog.aba.org/2012/11/ted-eubanks-white.html. I felt compelled to share here with a question for all of us to ponder: How di

[cobirds] Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Results/Larimer

I took the CHPAS around Larimer County this weekend. Common Loon (Rawhide Energy Plant) Lapland Longspur - 3 (Rawhide Energy Plant) Snow Goose - 6 (Timnath reservoir) Ross's Goose - 2 (Timnath Rservoir) Greater White-fronted Goose (Timnath Resevoir) ***Missed the Long-tailed Duck at Douglas Reser

[cobirds] Raptor Alley Results/Nunn

A small group of "hardy souls" took a trip up Raptor Alley on Saturday--finishing up just as the snow began to fly. Quantity low but quality was usual. Golden Eagle Prairie Falcon Northern Harrier American Kestrel Red-tailed Hawk Rough-legged Hawk Ferruginous Hawk Special treat Lapland Longspu

[cobirds] Lapland Longspurs/Nunn

There are 2-4 Lapland Longspurs hanging around with Horned Larks along WCR 33 between WCR 100 and WCR 98. I take walks regularly there and have heard and seen them on almost every visit--usually mornings but I've seen them in afternoon, too. I walk from WCR 100/33 south about .5m or so--prairi

[cobirds] "Nunn Guy" Birding Trip: Raptor Alley

Hi all My recent visits have been productive so starting my "Raptor Alley" trip series for the winter. http://coloradobirder.ning.com/events/nunn-guy-birding-raptor-alley Also, 40+ other bird field trips and programs during November here: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/events Thanks Gary Lefko

[cobirds] Northcentral Weld County Lakes

Route: WCR 108 Playa (great assortment of waterfowl); Dover Reservoir; Antelope Reservoir; Crom Lake; WCR 84/31 Marsh; Drake Lake; WCR 80/29 Marsh; WCR 80/31 Pond (100s of gulls); Cozzens Lake (covered with waterfowl); 25th Ave Gravel Pit; 35th Ave Gravel Pit; Seeley Lake (covered with gulls,

[cobirds] Re: Speaking of Hereford Ranch/Cheyenne

Add Ruby-crowned Kinglet (2), too Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:38:20 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > I joined up with the Audubon trip to Hereford Ranch last Saturday. We

[cobirds] Speaking of Hereford Ranch/Cheyenne

I joined up with the Audubon trip to Hereford Ranch last Saturday. We were treated by Dr Hale (Owner) with access to the western portion of the property accessing Crow Creek riparian corridor from (new) Campstool Road (water treatment plant on west side) to the Hereford Reservoir two miles to

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