[cobirds] Farewell to Colorado

2012-10-08 Thread Tim Kalbach
the mountain species on a daily basis. Anyone interested in my personal annotated Lake County bird list may email me for a copy. I've enjoyed Cobirds; thanks to everyone who makes in happen. -- Tim Kalbach Clearwater, Florida formerly Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Warblers, Lake County

2012-09-02 Thread Tim Kalbach
Just realized the Parula was the 8th warbler species of the day, yesterday. New single-day warbler high for the county. Much better migrant activity than last fall. Lots of Townsend's. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] N.Parula, Lake County

2012-09-01 Thread Tim Kalbach
A female plumage Northern Parula at Twin Lakes village was a new Lake County species this morning. Any mountain records for this species? Got one identifiable but fuzzy photo before it vanished. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler, Lake County

2012-08-26 Thread Tim Kalbach
First Nashville Warbler for Lake County, my backyard this morning. # 225 county / #87 yard. Along with 2 Townsend's, Orange-crowneds. Migration is picking up. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Gray Catbird, Lake County

2012-08-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
New for the county and personal Lake County species # 224: Gray Catbird. Long overdue, Crystal Lakes, late this afternoon. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis Lake County

2012-05-20 Thread Tim Kalbach
and Dusky Flycatchers Tim Kalbach Leadville, Colorado -- 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] Lake County Northern Waterthrush

2012-05-20 Thread Tim Kalbach
Another county first this morning at Crystal Lakes-very cooperative N. Waterthrush. Tim Kalbach; Leadville Sent from my Kindle Fire -- 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

[cobirds] Lake County Lapland Longspur

2012-02-12 Thread Tim Kalbach
An unexpected mid-winter flock of Horned Larks along Halfmoon Road (south of Leadville) included a colorful LAPLAND LONGSPUR. Other species in the county this morning: Northern Shrike, all 3 Rosy-Finches in flock of about 150 attending feeders. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville

[cobirds] Sanderling, Lake County

2011-09-17 Thread Tim Kalbach
. Typical foraging behavior, call noted; have seen thousands on East coast. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- 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

[cobirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Lake County

2011-09-05 Thread Tim Kalbach
A closely-observed Ash-throated Flycatcher in Leadville Sunday afternoon was a higher-than normal location for the species, @ 10,200'. Lots of Townsend's Warblers also passing through right now. -- Tim Kalbach Cutting Edge Woodworking Leadville, Colorado -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Lake County Virginia's Warbler

2011-07-31 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Virginia's Warbler (2nd ever for the county) came through the back yard this morning. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- 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

[cobirds] Lake County Virginia's Warbler

2011-07-31 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Virginia's Warbler (2nd ever for the county) came through the back yard this morning. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- 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

[cobirds] Chihuahuan Raven, Red-necked Phalarope, Lake County

2011-05-21 Thread Tim Kalbach
bristles and different-pitched call were also noted. In Leadville, Brown-capped and Black Rosy-finches continue visiting the backyard. Birding at the end of the world... Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO Lake County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Stilt, Pelican, odd heron, Lake County

2011-05-14 Thread Tim Kalbach
Egret, sleek, stark white, no head plumes, without the messy look of a Wurdemann's. Unfortunately, both herons flushed and flew south out of sight before I could study this oddity for any length of time. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Great Egret Marbled Godwit Lake County

2011-05-03 Thread Tim Kalbach
1 Great Egret first personal county record of 1 Marbled Godwit today (# 211) , west end of Twin Lakes, Moache Landing, Lake County Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] More Lake County firsts

2011-04-30 Thread Tim Kalbach
in excellent color and allowing reasonably close approach.Also present: 4 Franklin's Gulls, several Ring-billeds (usually rather rare here), Wilson's Phalarope, another Willet, Western Least Sandpipers and a Semipalmated Plover. All 3 Rosy-Finches still present in Leadville. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO

[cobirds] Semipalmated Sandpiper, Lake County spring migrants

2011-04-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
here, despite almost constant snow and only a few hours spent birding. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[cobirds] Lake County spring movement

2011-04-04 Thread Tim Kalbach
Sunday (before the big snow hit us again) there were 22 Sandhill Cranes near the Hayden Ranch/Moosehaven Condos, Highway 24 south of Leadville; other noteworthy county birds: Ferruginous Hawk and Spotted Towhee. Lots of Mt. Bluebirds and Robins back up as well. Tim Kalbach Leadville,CO -- You

[cobirds] N Shrike, Lake County

2011-03-17 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Northern Shrike dashed through our backyard this afternoon in Leadville, Lake County. Hopefully a sign of spring movement. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans, Lake County

2011-01-29 Thread Tim Kalbach
This morning there were 3 Trumpeter Swans in the limited open water near the power plant on Twin Lakes, Lake County. Probably the same birds from previous reports, minus the Tundra. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Black Scoter, Swans, Lake County

2010-12-05 Thread Tim Kalbach
at Turquoise this morning was unusual for that location. Tim Kalbach Leadville,CO -- 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

[cobirds] Swans, Lake County

2010-11-28 Thread Tim Kalbach
The Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are still at Twin Lakes, but probably not for much longer as the ice is increasing. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- 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] Tundra and Trumpeters, Lake County

2010-11-19 Thread Tim Kalbach
. Easily scoped from the parking area. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- 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] Rosy-Finches, Swans, Lake County

2010-11-13 Thread Tim Kalbach
The 3 Trumpeter Swans continue at Twin Lakes. This morning in Leadville (East side) there was a 125+ flock of Rosy-Finches including at least one each Gray-crowned, Hepburn's, and Black; first of season for all but Brown-caps. Very little snow so far and lakes remain open. Tim Kalbach Leadville

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swans, Lake County

2010-11-06 Thread Tim Kalbach
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[cobirds] Lake County Brown Thrasher

2010-10-23 Thread Tim Kalbach
, D.c.Cormorant. There are still a few juncos, White-crowned Sparrows and Mt. Bluebirds around, but winter is definitely on the way. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- 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] Sandhill Cranes, Lake County

2010-09-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
2 adults and a juvenile Sandhill Cranes this morning, for a Lake County first. South of Leadville near Hayden Ranch Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- 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] Long-eared Owl, Lake County first

2010-08-28 Thread Tim Kalbach
There's a very active Long-eared Owl patrolling the willow thickets at Crystal Lakes, Lake County this morning. A first county record, I believe; my GPS has the elevation at slightly under 9500 ft. I have identifiable photos, though distant. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches, Lake County

2010-06-13 Thread Tim Kalbach
This morning's light snow brought about 40 Brown-capped Rosy-Finches to the back yard. Funny to see them along with Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Lazuli Bunting, Lake County

2010-05-25 Thread Tim Kalbach
Following the extremely windy weekend, we had a female Lazuli Bunting visit the backyard yesterday evening. Only the second time I've seen this species in Lake County. A Spotted Towhee stayed all day, also unusual at this elevation. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Black Rosy-Finch, Lake County

2010-05-16 Thread Tim Kalbach
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[cobirds] Lake County migration

2010-05-15 Thread Tim Kalbach
Falcon, Bald Eagle, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 2 Semipalmated Plovers and at least 75 Horned Larks flocking on the western mudflat viewable from Moache Landing. This morning we have 4-6 of snow on the ground and still falling. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO Crystal Lakes only: Canada Goose 2 Gadwall

[cobirds] Lake County migration

2010-05-08 Thread Tim Kalbach
-crowned Warbler; lingering Brown-capped Rosy-Finches. Tim Kalbach Leadville, Lake County, CO -- 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

[cobirds] Lake County migration

2010-04-11 Thread Tim Kalbach
- Passer domesticus 7 This report was generated automatically by eBird Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO -- 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

[cobirds] Northern Shrike, Lake County

2010-02-07 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Northern Shrike near the Alco store in Leadville this afternoon seemed remarkable for this elevation (over 10,000) in February. Early migrant? Tim Kalbach Leadville,CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Snow Bunting, Park County

2010-01-31 Thread Tim Kalbach
Park County, south of Fairplay. No Gyrfalcon, but one Snow Bunting, about 1 mile east of 285 on dirt Colorado Rd 24 (not highway 24). 1 adult Bald Eagle along 285, but no other raptors. Tim Kalbach Leadville, Lake County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Lake County Waterfowl

2009-11-08 Thread Tim Kalbach
. A male Am. Goldfinch at my feeder in Leadville was only the second county record. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received

[cobirds] Lake County Marsh Wren

2009-09-12 Thread Tim Kalbach
A Marsh Wren this morning at Crystal Lakes, south of Leadville was an overdue addition to the county list. Other migrants: Cassin's Vireo, Townsend's Warblers, Wilson's Warblers and large numbers of Yellow-rumps. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO

[cobirds] Lake County migrants

2009-08-31 Thread Tim Kalbach
-crowned. Tim Kalbach Leadville, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds