[cobirds] Indigo Bunting - BCLP - Jeffco

2013-07-20 Thread mike
in the same area have fledged and are making short flights. Saw the female bring in some prey, drop it in the nest, and then two youngsters come back to the nest to feed. Both youngsters took short flights after feeding. Mike Henwood Morrison - soon to be Grand Junction Mesa County Jefferson

[cobirds] Annual Ovenbird Count - WSOS - Jeffco

2013-07-06 Thread mike
in the Willow Springs area. I would be interested in data or anecdotal records others may have regarding the density of Ovenbirds in other areas along the Front Range. You may respond offline if you like. Mike Henwood Morrison (3 miles south of Red Rocks) Jefferson county -- You received this message

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis - BCLP - Jeffco

2013-05-13 Thread mike
Sat. during the Spring Count). FOS Mountain White-crowned Sparrow as well as Gambel's. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[cobirds] Blackpoll Warbler - BCLP - Jeffco

2013-05-11 Thread mike
and Hammond Flycatcher in the Bear Creek Greenbelt along Bear Creek east of the Stone House Bobolink in the Sw corner of Marston Reservoir (Denver). Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Fox + Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-05-02 Thread mike
with many Yellow-rumped (Audubon Myrtle's) 1 Common Yellowthroat FOS 1 Green-tailed Towhee FOS Sparrow species included Chipping, Lincoln's, White-crowned, Song Vesper 2 Yellow-headed Blackbird (uncommon in the park) Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson Count -- You received this message

[cobirds] Rare and Out of Print Books - Collector's items

2013-05-01 Thread mike
, Mike Henwood hawk...@aol.com 720-840-5070 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Lower Bear Creek Birding List - Jefferson County

2013-05-01 Thread mike
or information on breeding birds or uncommon migrants in this area, I would appreciate receiving the information off-line with species names and dates. Please reply off-line. Thanks in advance, Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County hawk...@aol.com 720-840-5070 Cell -- You received

[cobirds] Fox + Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-30 Thread mike
coming, I'm confident these birds will all remain through the end of the week. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Long-billed Curlew - BCLP - Jeffco

2013-04-29 Thread mike
they saw the bird flying. Joe Karen had also seen another Long-billed Curlew a week ago. Again it was late afternoon and the bird flushed from the Bear Creek delta. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Common Loon - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Jeffco

2013-04-29 Thread mike
at the end of a dead end street on the west side of the multi-story hotel north of Tabor Lake off of 44th that provides access to the north end of the lake. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Broad-winged Hawk Marsh Wren - BCLP - Jeffco

2013-04-25 Thread mike
is not a marsh (nary a cattail in sight). Perhaps knocked down by the snow storm on Tuesday, just like the 2 Marsh Wrens we saw along the Big Soda Lake shoreline yesterday. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe, Broad-winged Hawk + Migrants @ BCLP - Jeffco

2013-04-24 Thread mike
a Loggerhead Shrike and a Wild Turkey (hen). A Burrowing Owl has also been seen this week on the road to the dam above Mountain View. That's it from BCLP, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow+ Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-22 Thread mike
at Park Cave Rock - my thought is that the female is sitting on eggs in the eyrie and the male is out hunting. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] ID - Red Rock Falcons - Jeffco

2013-04-22 Thread mike
the female by just looking at the upperwings is subtle, but the female appears more uniform brown and the male has a grainy two-toned look. Good viewing, Mike Henwood Morrison - 3 miles south of Red Rocks Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Fox Sparrow + Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-20 Thread mike
at Park Cave Rock. If you plan to go to the Red Rocks feeders tomorrow (Sunday), plan on bringing some seed as I will not make it there tomorrow. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Fox, Golden-crowned Sparrows+ - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-19 Thread mike
Kinglets in a mixed flock with Black-capped Chickadees. We also saw 2 Black-crowned Night Herons and 5 Great Blue Herons along Bear Creek. All in all a very pleasant morning! Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Wild Turkey - BCLP - Jeffco

2013-04-19 Thread mike
As Michael Kiessig and I were leaving Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) this morning, we saw a female Wild Turkey - a new bird to add to the park checklist. The bird was near the Cottontail TH and went north across the road toward the big willow thicket. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County

[cobirds] Golden-crowned + Fox Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-18 Thread mike
The adult Golden-crowned Sparrow and adult Slate-colored Fox Sparrow still remain at the feeders behind the Red Rocks Trading Post as of this morning at 7:00 AM Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Fox + Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-17 Thread mike
- did not see the male come in, but didn't stay long. The driving snow made for poor visibility. Saw both Prairie Falcons on Park Cave Rock - the male brought food to the eyrie (same as last year). Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-16 Thread mike
Rock, but did not see either of the Prairie Falcons. I believe the female started incubating last week, so we will only get glimpses of the male bringing prey back to the eyrie (didn't have time to wait this morning). Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message

[cobirds] Sage Sparrow + Peregrine Falcon - BCLP - Jeffco

2013-04-16 Thread mike
into an Eastern Bluebird, which is surprising since often you can find an Eastern Bluebird among large numbers of migrating Western and Mountain Bluebirds. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Clover Basin Reservoir, Longmont, Boulder Cty

2013-04-13 Thread Mike Blatchley
While unsuccessfully searching for John's Dunlin at Clover Basin, Mary and I had a brief appearance of a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD. It was along trees and shoreline next to Nelson Road, on south/southeast corner of the reservoir. Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-10 Thread mike
sitting on the top of Frog Rock when I left the park. I will be unable to get to Red Rocks tomorrow , so hopefully with another cold night on tap, someone scan throw some seed out tomorrow morning. Good birding, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow+ - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-04-03 Thread mike
??? Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-30 Thread mike
10,000 or so people to attend. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Falcons Sparrows - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-29 Thread mike
on a ledge (eyrie???) on Park Cave Rock before she flew to a perch on Frog Rock, where she proceeded to call. I presumed the male was out hunting. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Sparrows Falcons - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-26 Thread mike
will not be at Red Rocks for the next couple of days, so if you go you might bring some seed. Good birding, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Sparrows + at Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-25 Thread mike
. During this time we also had a small flock of Western Bluebirds in the area and had a chance to study the movements of the Canyon Wren in detail. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Sparrows - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-24 Thread mike
). The Golden-crowned Sparrow was on the level slab next to the upper apple tree. Lots of birds to watch including several classic White-winged juncos. Good birding, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

Re: [cobirds] Cranes over SW Longmont

2013-03-24 Thread Mike Blatchley
and morphed into one large echelon formation pointed north. Within a minute, a dozen split off into their own formation and headed NNE. Great way to start a day! Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO On Mar 24, 2013, at 11:14 AM, William Schmoker wrote: I just had a nice surprise over my SW

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-23 Thread mike
Sparrows, and House Finches at the feeder. Tomorrow might be a good day to pay a visit to the Red Rocks feeders. I will get some seed out either tonight or tomorrow morning (depending on the weather). Good birding, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Slate-colored Fox Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-23 Thread mike
. Hopefully the bird will stick around. I will have seed out in the early AM. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow+ Red Rocks-Jeffco

2013-03-11 Thread mike
(almost impossible until she moves her head), so she could have been there last week and I just didn't see her. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-10 Thread mike
to check Red Rocks for Rosy-Finches with the great snow cover. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-03-08 Thread mike
earlier in the morning. Looked for the Peregrine Falcons on the back of Ship Rock, but looks like they haven't arrived yet. However, the pair of Common Ravens are continuing to build a nest at the extreme west end of Creation Rock. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received

[cobirds] Red Rocks BCLP - Jeffco

2013-03-04 Thread mike
was perched next to each other in a tree - definitely paired up. Today we found all 3 pair in the same respective areas. One of the pairs is sitting on a nest, while the other two are still keeping close company, but not yet on nests. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-02-25 Thread mike
, but wasn't there long. Hopefully some one can put some seed out in the next couple of days as I will be unable to make it back to Red Rocks. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Golden, no Rosy - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-02-21 Thread mike
Hello All, A number of us (8 at one point) waited most of the morning for the Rosy-Finches to show up at the Red Rocks feeders, but our wait was in vain. We did see the Golden-crowned Sparrow several times, but nary a Rosy-Finch. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson county -- You received

[cobirds] Red Rocks Tomorrow - Jeffco

2013-02-20 Thread mike
in anticipation of a good show. I will also send a post to Cobirds if the flock of Rosy-Finches show. I'm sure the Golden-crowned Sparrow will also put in an appearance or two. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Rosy + Golden @ Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-02-11 Thread mike
at the present. Still too early for the Peregrine Falcons. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds

[cobirds] Lesser black-backed Gulls - South Platte Reservoir - Arapahoe Co.

2013-02-11 Thread mike
- billed), we found two very dark mantled Lesser Black-backed Gulls and two adult Thayer's. We thought the two Lesser Black-backed Gulls were both very dark mantled and long-winged and probably were the intermedius Glenn Walbeck referred to in his recent post. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-01-29 Thread mike
had a White-breasted Nuthatch vocalizing. Lots of juncos of each subspecies including White-winged as well as several hybrid juncos. Still have 4-5 Song Sparrows and 3-4 Spotted Towhees. Art has a complete list. As of 8:30 A.M., there were NO Rosy-finches. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] S. Platte Park Reservoir - Arapahoe Jefferson

2013-01-25 Thread mike
to the north. We walked along the river from this point and the Swamp Sparrow is where the Winter Wren was located several winters ago. Good birding, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-01-12 Thread mike
?) and a Prairie Falcon sitting on top of Ship Rock in the distance. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Gray Fox - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2013-01-08 Thread mike
for this Friday, Sat. morning might be a day to check on the Rosy-Finches. I plan to be there early and get some seed out. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Rosy-Finches - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-12-28 Thread mike
was there, but that doesn't mean the bird isn't around. Mike Henwood Morrison Jeffco -- 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

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-12-26 Thread mike
to the south. One was an interior and one was an Hepburn's. Did not see the large flock of Rosy-Finches. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-12-24 Thread mike
materializes, I would think tomorrow and the following day would be good days to see some Rosy-Finches at Red Rocks. I plan to throw some seed out in the mid-afternoon tomorrow and will report what I see. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow Rosy-Finches-Red Rocks-Jeffco

2012-12-20 Thread mike
- crowned Sparrow but no Rosy-Finches. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-12-19 Thread mike
-finches as well as the Golden-crowned Sparrow. Like Mark, I'm still hoping we will get a Common Redpoll this winter. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-12-14 Thread mike
seen at Red Rocks feeders). Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2012-12-11 Thread mike
Hi Folks, Today will be a good day to catch the Rosy-Finches at the Red Rocks feeders. We had 1-2 inches of snow last night in the foothills - I put some seed out early this morning. Unfortunately, I am not able to get to Red Rocks today. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson county -- You

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-12-09 Thread mike
scattered some seed earlier in the day. I will try to get out early in the AM and put out some seed - I would bet the Rosy-Finches will return early in the morning. Mike Henwood -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Common Redpoll - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-12-01 Thread mike
on the side, none of the brown streaks on the belly or sides stood out. 4. The tiny yellow bill, dark lores, and the small red patch on the forecrown were all distinctive along with the lazy L. None of my field guides show this lazy L. Mike Henwood -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-12-01 Thread mike
Hello All, Michael Kiessig and I threw some seed out at the feeders behind the Red Rocks Trading Post and the Golden-crowned Sparrow appeared after about 10 minutes. This was around 8 A.M. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk - C470 Quincy - Jeffco

2012-12-01 Thread mike
the ridge to the west. The skittish behavior reminds me of the Harlan's we had in the same location last year. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-11-26 Thread mike
a Bald Eagle in the trees to the south after entering the Fox Hollow Golf Course. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Lesser Black-backed Gull - Kendrick Lake - Jeffco

2012-11-26 Thread mike
Herring and couple of California Gulls. Among the large flock of geese in the grass south of the Carmody Rec Center, we found one Greater White-fronted Goose, and a juvenile Snow Goose and a juvenile Ross's Goose. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] White-winged Scoter - Marston - Denver

2012-11-26 Thread mike
of the reservoir and the birds were located closer to the western side. Quite a distance, but readily identified with a good scope. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] No Brambling - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-11-25 Thread mike
with no success. There was a coyote that showed up right at 8:00 A.M.; there has been a Song Sparrow with quite a bit of white on forehead/crown, and both pale and dark American Tree Sparrows( western and eastern subspecies), but nothing rare or uncommon. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson

[cobirds] No Brambling - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-11-25 Thread mike
on the ridge above the draw. Also did not see the Common Redpoll this evening. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Common Redpoll, No Brambling - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-11-24 Thread mike
exploring and let folks know if I can relocate it. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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

[cobirds] Brambling - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-11-20 Thread mike
and also some discussion on whether the bird is a male or female coming soon. Have fun and good birding, Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-11-16 Thread mike
Good morning, Threw some seed out early this morning and Chuck Aid, Michael Kiessig and myself were able to observe the Golden-crowned Sparrow at the feeders behind the Red Rocks Trading Post 3 different times between 7 and 7:30. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-11-12 Thread mike
Hello All, This morning Celia and Mike Greenman and myself observed the Golden- crowned Sparrow put in several appearances at the Red Rocks Trading Post feeders between 7:30 and 8:00. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Common Redpolls - Lily Lake - Larimer County

2012-11-12 Thread mike
the flock feeding so close to the trail. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-11-11 Thread mike
Sparrow in the next couple of days with the colder weather. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow - Chatfield SP - Douglas/Jefferson Counties

2012-11-05 Thread mike
the parking lot. The spit is a good area to get some closeup views of the birds in Roxborough Cove. Our highlights included an adult Bald Eagle, 5 Common Loons, 3 Horned Grebes, several Eared Grebes, and a lone Long-billed Dowitcher. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-10-26 Thread mike
Hello All, The Golden-crowned Sparrow appeared just after I put some seed out at the Red Rocks feeders this morning around 8:30 AM. I observed the bird two more times at the feeders - both about 20 minutes apart. No other rarities at the feeders today. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-10-26 Thread mike
, American Kestrel and Prairie Falcon, and Mountain Bluebirds. Indian Paintbrush Campground - adult Northern Shrike on the west side. Horse Arena Area - juvenile Northern Shrike and small flock of Mountain Bluebirds. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-10-25 Thread mike
-winged House Finches one Rock Pigeon Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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

[cobirds] BCLP RED ROCKS - Jeffco

2012-10-15 Thread mike
flocks of White-crowned Sparrows, we had a FOS American Chipping Sparrow along the lake among a flock of White-crowns as well as good numbers of Song Sparrows. A walk through the prairie dog town to the south of the lake produced some Horned Larks and a Prairie Falcon. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] Palm Warbler Lewos's Woodpecker _ BCLP - Jeffco

2012-10-07 Thread mike
feeding along the shoreline (on the ground and in the trees) were a Palm Warbler, some Orange-crowned Warblers, at least one Clay-colored Sparrow. The Lewis's Woodpecker was in the trees along the edge of the lake near the metal fishing ramp. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You

[cobirds] Warblers -Correction - Belmar Park - Jeffco

2012-10-03 Thread mike
Black-throated Blue Warbler (no photos); and then the Blackpoll Warbler refound by Mark Chavez. Links to Rob Raker's site can be found at www.robraker.com/Robs-Natural-World/Other-Front-Range-Lakes/Belmar-Park/25632652_ZqtLRt#!i =2125123758k=chNw42Z Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County

[cobirds] Palm Warbler - Belmar Park - Jeffco

2012-10-03 Thread mike
good looks at the Palm Warbler on the east side of the small lake. There were not near as many Yellow- rumped Warblers as yesterday, and we did not see either the Blackpoll or Black-throated Blue Warblers today. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Migrants - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-10-03 Thread mike
, Song Sparrows, one Lincoln's Sparrow, and White-crowned Sparrows (Gambel's). Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Pine Warblers + Black-throated Blue Warbler - Belmar - Jeffco

2012-10-02 Thread mike
-crowned Night Heron with so much green shading. Hopefully Rob got a picture and we can post it. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Palm Warblers + Black-throated Blue at Belmar Lake - Jeffco

2012-10-02 Thread mike
never seen a juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron with so much green shading. Hopefully Rob got a picture and we can post it. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Pine Warbler - Belmar Park - Lakewood/ Jeffco

2012-09-28 Thread mike
Course). Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Swainson's Hawk Behavior - Jefferson County

2012-09-26 Thread mike
able to chase it off. A nice breakfast by all! Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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

[cobirds] BCLP migrants - Jeffco

2012-09-22 Thread mike
in the park), 2 Rock Wren's,. and 3 Sage Thrashers. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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

[cobirds] Northern Waterthrush - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-09-04 Thread mike
different location. We were able to watch it feed and bath (and bob) as it worked its way along the bank of the creek. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] N. Waterthrush - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-09-03 Thread mike
where it swam away. Rob took some pictures of the fish if someone wants to ID it. The Gray Catbird put in an appearance in this area. Near Fitness #1 we had a Brewer's Sparrow among the many BC Chickadees and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers feeding in the Rabbitbrush. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-09-02 Thread mike
and Lesser Goldfinches as well as Song Sparrows and House Wrens. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Lewis's Woodpeckers - Jeffco

2012-09-02 Thread mike
. This is the first time in the 6 years we have lived here that I have seen Lewis's Woodpeckers in the area, so I am sure they are passing through. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-09-01 Thread mike
. Around Fitness # 1 and in all directions had 4 Sage Thrashers, a female Orchard Oriole, 2 Clay-colored Sparrows, a Brewer's Sparrow, Chipping sparrows, and a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Blue Grosbeak Nest - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-08-22 Thread mike
that Blue Grosbeaks inclination to dine on grasshoppers (which become more prevalent as summer progresses), encourages them to nest relatively late in the season. How fortunate that Alison discovered the nest - how lucky I was to go when I did - and what a wonderful experience to share. Mike

[cobirds] Willow Flycatcher - BCLP - JEFFCO

2012-08-21 Thread mike
Pelican Point and the SW cove Wilson's Snipe - NW cove Still large numbers of mkigrating Barn Swallows and Cliff Swallows, Yellow Warblers, and some sparrows including Brewer's, Chipping, Lark, and Vesper. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Least Flycatcher - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-08-18 Thread mike
side of the gravel parking lot above Pelican Point. Other migrants included both Barn Swallows and Cliff Swallows in good numbers, Yellow Warblers in the trees along the lake, and a few Brewer's, Chipping, and Lark Sparrows at various locations. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County

[cobirds] Summer Tanager - BCLP - Jeffco

2012-07-28 Thread mike
on Summer Tanagers. We did observe a female Western Tanager in the same area yesterday. Here's a link to Rob's pictures: www.robraker.com/BearCreekLakePark/Birds/Tanagers-Cardinals-Buntings/ Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Even more Dickcissels, North Longmont, Boulder County

2012-07-20 Thread Mike Blatchley
along that stretch. Mike Blatchley Longmont, 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 email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Double Crested Cormorant

2012-07-17 Thread Mike and Nancy Allen
Sorry for the late posting.Sat 7/14 saw an unusual bird at Angler Mt Ranch in Silverthorne. The Double Crested cormorant sat on a dead limb close to the Blue River during a nice rain storm. Such a nice (and life) sighting. Used my bird scope from my house to confirm. Mike Allen

[cobirds] Ovenbird Count - WSOS - Jeffco

2012-05-31 Thread mike
for the past 5 years: 2008 - 20 singing Ovenbirds 2009 - 21 singing Ovenbirds 2010 - 23 singing Ovenbirds 2011 - 19 singing Ovenbirds 2012 - 24 singing Ovenbirds Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Migrants at BCLP - Jeffco

2012-04-20 Thread mike
+ Blue-winged Teal - pair male Cinnamon Teal plus a handsome male Wood Duck Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-04-15 Thread mike
was seen yesterday evening, and with the winter-like weather I thought the bird would be at the feeders bright and early this morning. Only new birds at the feeders were some brightly colored Pine Siskins. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Fox Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-04-14 Thread mike
and a pair of Say's Phoebes. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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] Small Montane Owls - Atlas Block

2012-04-05 Thread mike
and went on for some time. A nice evening and good time to be out checking for owls in mountain atlas blocks. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

Re: [cobirds] FOS Hummingbird - Jefferson County

2012-04-05 Thread Mike Blatchley
during the hike of what sounded like a male Broad-tailed. Being so early, I didn't have the confidence to list it but I'm starting to wonder if it could have been Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 5:02 AM, Joey Kellner wrote: At approximately 10am I heard a male Broad-tailed

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - RedRocks - Jeffco

2012-04-03 Thread mike
and Mountain Bluebirds in areas just below the foothills - a common happening when you get a spring snow in the foothills and mountains. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2012-03-26 Thread mike
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