[cobirds] Red Rocks Feeders - Jeffco

2011-02-01 Thread mike
flight and then return thereby placing undue stress on the birds. Enjoy, bring bird seed, and dress warm! 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] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-01-31 Thread mike
numerous House Sparrow numerous 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] Rosy-Finches - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2011-01-30 Thread mike
return in larger numbers. I will make sure there is seed out Tues. and Wed. mornings this week. 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] Red Rocks Report - Jeffco

2011-01-25 Thread mike
close-up photos. I would suggest bringing some feed with you if you go to Red Rocks. There wasn't much seed on the ground and the action was a little slow early. Mike Henwood Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Red Rocks -Part 2 - Jeffco

2011-01-15 Thread mike
around when I left about 9:30 a.m. 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] Red Rocks this Evening

2011-01-04 Thread mike
not present. 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches 4+4 - Red Rocks -Jeffco

2011-01-01 Thread mike
seed). Mike Henwood Red Rocks Trading Post 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Geese, Gulls Eagles - Barr Lake - Adams County

2010-12-14 Thread mike
. in addition to Canada And Cackling Geese, we saw approx. 20 Snow Geese and one Ross's Goose in a huge flock of White-faced Geese that flew overhead. The Barr Lake CBC should be terrific this year from what we saw in our short visit. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received

[cobirds] 4 with a Bonus - Red Rocks - Jefferson Co.

2010-12-10 Thread mike
it was the Prairie diving at a Red-tailed Hawk. The Prairie Falcons seem to like to sit on top of Ship Rock. If you don't see them perched on top of Ship Rock or flying around, go to the Upper South Parking Lot and check the backside(west side) of Ship Rock. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County

[cobirds] Red Rocks this Morning

2010-12-05 Thread mike
bird for Bryan and Kristin and number 400 on their list together - quite an achievement. The White-throated Sparrow did not appear this morning, but the Pine Siskins reported on Sat. are still around. Number of photographers gathered by the time I left. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson

[cobirds] Red Rocks Quartet - Jeffco

2010-12-02 Thread mike
with the cold and wind chill factor was my best day of observation at the 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Harris's Golden-crowned plus Thrasher - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2010-11-29 Thread mike
. Between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. we had wonderful looks on several different occasions at all three of the birds. This is the first time I have seen the Harris's at the Red Rocks feeders. Both the White- throated Sparrow and juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker failed to appear. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, McIntosh Lake, Boulder Cty

2010-11-27 Thread Mike Blatchley
On a casual walk around McIntosh, Mary just spotted 48 Sandhill Cranes feeding on the N/NW shoreline. Add to that about 100 golf balls someone felt compelled to hit onto the ice. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Curve-billed, Golden-crowned, White-Throated - Red Rocks

2010-11-22 Thread mike
as the birds seem to come in and feed before dark. Also first thing in the morning always seems to be productive. 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 cobi

[cobirds] Ross's Gull positive

2010-11-21 Thread Mike Blatchley
Ross's Gull showed up again, around 4:00pm Sunday. Good views from the trail below the dam. Was seen by many birders still in the area. Mike -- 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] Ross's Gull - Sunday Afternoon - Cherry Creek S. P.

2010-11-21 Thread mike
with the sun at your back and the Ross's ranged to and fro, sometimes close and sometimes far, but we were always able to keep it in sight. BRAVO to Joe, Glenn, and Cole for finding and identifying the Ross's Gull. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Curve-billed Thrasher/Golden-crowned Sp. - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2010-11-17 Thread mike
apple tree). We did not see the White-throated Sparrow or White-winged Junco this morning, but a photographer by the name of Mike Ross indicated he saw both yesterday. Inspired by Jeff Jones post regarding the subspecies Cassiar Junco, we used our time to look closely at the various juncos

[cobirds] Northern Goshawk - Willow Springs - Jeffco

2010-11-16 Thread mike
of the foothills. 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] No Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt -Jeffco

2010-11-16 Thread mike
me. So,. the mystery continues. 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds - BCLP - Jeffco

2010-11-15 Thread mike
would suggest walking the Fitness path from # 15 north a ways and then working back toward the big riding arena to your west. Mike Henwood BCLP - Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Bonanza at Red Rocks - Jefferson County

2010-11-11 Thread mike
the White-winged. All in all, a very pleasant morning at the Red Rocks Trading Post. 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Error - Red-naped Sapsucker - Red Rocks

2010-11-11 Thread mike
My apologies, folks. The bird we saw and that I reported at Red Rocks this morning was definitely a juvenile Red-naped Sapsucker. Sorry for the error and confusion. I will do a better job of proofreading down the road. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received

[cobirds] Winter Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Jeffco

2010-11-08 Thread mike
and almost directly south of the parking lot in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt off of 44th. We are calling it a Pacific Wren because of the dark color and rapid call notes. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks

2010-11-08 Thread mike
. While we were there a handsome Sharp-shinned Hawk put a scare into the birds on the west side before being pestered and chased away by the Scrub Jays. Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park Morrison, Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Probable Pacific Wren - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Jeffco

2010-11-08 Thread mike
is closed. 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow - Chatfield

2010-11-02 Thread mike
under a large cottonwood tree with several picnic tables. Mike Henwood Morrison -- 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] Re: Pacific Loon MacIntosh Lake Still Present (Boulder County)

2010-08-24 Thread Mike Blatchley
Could this loon be in the middle of a late molt? Loons lose their ability to fly during molts, I believe up to 4-6 weeks. mike On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 5:36 PM, rostrhamus wrote: Marcel Such mentioned observing that this bird is missing a significant number of flight feathers or something

[cobirds] Townsend's Warbler- Larimer

2010-08-18 Thread Mike Freiberg
for them! I also had one juvenile Northern Goshawk flying through the west valley and three Orange-crowned Warblers near Arthur's Rock trailhead! Best, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com http

[cobirds] Jefferson County Indigo Buntings

2010-08-09 Thread mike
occasions during June and July. For the past several years I have seen an Indigo/Lazuli cross in the Willow Springs Open Space area, but did not find any this year (made several attempts in the same vicinity to locate one with no luck) Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Beebe Draw-Weld Co.

2010-07-22 Thread Mike Freiberg
on the north side. At that sight I had: 4 alternate plumage Stilt Sandpipers 60 Baird's sandpipers 5 Least sandpipers 8 Long-billed Dowitchers 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184

[cobirds] Grandview Cemetery- Larimer!

2010-05-24 Thread Mike Freiberg
, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Addition to Dixon Reservoir - Larimer!

2010-05-20 Thread Mike Freiberg
was near the creek on the N part of area 50 feet off the trail. The CSWA was singing away and eye-level. Cheers, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com

[cobirds] Lory State Park-Larimer

2010-05-18 Thread Mike Freiberg
, Bullock's Orioles and Lesser Goldfinches. Thanks, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/ -- You received

[cobirds] Black Phoebe - BCLP - Jefferson County

2010-05-16 Thread mike
the dark vest and white belly at one point. It flew south and I was not able to relocate it among all the fisherman (may have gone across the lake). I'm almost certain it was a Black Phoebe, but I was looking onto the sun and the bird didn't stay long, so. Mike Henwood Bear Creek Lake Park

[cobirds] FOS Yellow Warbler - BCLP - Jeffco

2010-05-06 Thread mike
Visited Bear Creek Lake Park this morning briefly. Most notable (FOS) were two Yellow Warblers on the north side of Pelican Point. Not near as much activity as last night - only a few Yellow-rumped Warblers with some females in the group. Also had a Green-tailed Towhee. Mike Henwood

[cobirds] Grassy Habitat Species - Marston Reservoir - Denver

2010-05-06 Thread mike
were still in the process of building nests. 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 For more options, visit this group at http

[cobirds] Some FOS - BCLP - Jeffco

2010-05-05 Thread mike
- crowned remaining in BCLP. American Dipper and Cooper's Hawks have started sitting on their nests. Overall, busiest day of the spring so far. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks

2010-04-21 Thread mike
. 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en

[cobirds] Weld Co.- Severance

2010-04-14 Thread Mike Freiberg
, and lots of Mallards as well. Also, there were a ton of Franklin's Gulls at Weld Co. roads 23 80 along with California and Ring-billed Gulls! Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com

[cobirds] Black Phoebe, Chatfield Res.

2010-04-10 Thread Mike Blatchley
Mary, Dad and I stopped into Chatfield this afternoon. As of 3:30-4:30, Black Phoebe has returned to original pond described by Joey. Fed on pond and fields east and northeast of pond. Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Lagerman Res Sage Sparrow still present

2010-04-09 Thread Mike Blatchley
For those of you who missed the Sage Sparrow yesterday, he is still present as of 9:00am this morning. Again working the paths and brush around the restrooms. Mike Blatchley Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Sage Sparrow, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder Cty.

2010-04-05 Thread Mike Blatchley
in Boulder County. Glad spring is here and hoping to get out birding more now! Mike Blatchley Longmont -- 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

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow

2010-04-03 Thread mike
Kiki Widjaja and I both spotted the Golden-crowned Sparrow at the feeder in the west garden area on Friday morning, April 2. Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park - Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Falcon Double Feature - Red Rocks - Jefferson Co.

2010-04-01 Thread mike
courtship last, and how soon after copulation takes egg laying take place? Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park - Jefferson County Morrison -- 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

[cobirds] Prairie Falcon Mating Behavior - Red Rocks

2010-03-30 Thread mike
group witnessed copulation, the event was very similar except that the male approached the female from behind and from the south rather than behind and from the north. Also copulation lasted much longer today, while on Sat. the event seemed very brief. Mike Henwood Red Rocks Park

[cobirds] Greater Scaup - BCLP - Jeffco

2010-03-28 Thread mike
On Saturday's DFO Field Trip we stopped at Pelican Point in Bear Creek Lake Park where we observed a large raft of ducks and geese in the southwest corner of the lake. There were 75 -100 Scaup, and Tim Smart and I estimated at least 10% of the scaup were Greater. Mike Henwood BCLP

[cobirds] Peregrine and Prairie Falcons - Red Rocks

2010-03-27 Thread mike
to your north where the Peregrines are often seen. 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 For more options, visit this group at http

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks

2010-03-27 Thread mike
to the garden area on the west. The White-winged junco also put in an appearance. 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 For more options

[cobirds] FOS - Long-billed Dowitchers - Jefferson County

2010-03-27 Thread mike
During our DFO Field Trip today we had two Long-billed Dowitchers in nonbreeding plumage in the shallow water along the shore of the northwest cove off Pelican Point in Bear Creek Lake Park(BCLP). This is a first of the season (FOS) for BCLP this spring. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow, Peregrine Falcon - Red Rocks Park

2010-03-26 Thread mike
What a coincidence - went to Red Rocks Trading Post this morning and bumped into Mike Diana King, the couple I sat next to at monday night's DFO Program ( we all agreed it was an interesting and informative program). We scattered some seed and within 10 - 15 minutes, the first-winter

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks

2010-03-22 Thread mike
I threw out some seed in the garden area at the Red Rocks Trading Post this morning a little before 8:00 a.m., and in 10 minutes or so the Golden-crowned Sparrow landed on the platform feeder. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks

2010-03-20 Thread mike
) appeared along with the regulars - Western Scrub-Jay, Black- capped Chickadee, Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, House Finch, and a variety of Juncos. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post

[cobirds] A Drama of Three Birds...

2010-03-20 Thread mike
! Mike Henwood Morrison Bear Creek Lake Park Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

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

2010-03-15 Thread mike
. and the Golden-crowned Sparrow showed up under the apple tree with some juncos and House Finches about 9:45 a.m. Drove the roads in BCLP to look for bluebirds. Had a FOS large flock (40 -50) of Mountain Bluebirds in the area below the dam along the road north of Mountain View Picnic Area. Mike

[cobirds] White-winged Crossbills - Larimer

2010-03-12 Thread mike
rail fence. Finally they flew up into the tree branches and then flew into the nest tree with the female leading the way. It was around 9:15 a.m. when we spotted them. Thanks to Dave Leatherman for keeping the birding community informed. Mike Henwood Morrison _ Jefferson County -- You

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt

2010-03-08 Thread mike
and the orange cone in the creek on the west side of I-70, or, more specifically, about 170 yards along the trail west of the I-70 overpass. The pair appeared to be working their way to the west when we left. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Barrow's Goldeneye Wheat Ridge Greenbelt

2010-03-08 Thread mike
Among all the numbers and different species of ducks on Prospect Lake this morning, Michael Kiessig and I found one lone male Barrow's Goldeneye at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt pond. Mike Henwood Morrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sp. Harlan's - Red Rocks

2010-02-25 Thread mike
Mike Foster and myself observed the Golden-crowned Sparrow at the garden feeder area at Red Rocks Trading Post this morning between 8:00 and 9:00 A.M. The juvenile sparrow made several appearances while we were observing all the activity in the garden area. Yesterday I put out some seed

[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk - Jefferson County

2010-02-12 Thread mike
. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options

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

2010-01-14 Thread mike
Mike Foster and I observed both the juvenile Golden-crowned Sparrow and Chipping Sparrow at the feeders at the Red Rocks Trading Post about 9:00 a.m. this morning. The birds were seen in the garden area to the west of the patio near the platform feeder. I arrived early and put out some

[cobirds] Lory State Park...Williamson's Sapsucker!

2010-01-13 Thread Mike Freiberg
the rock open up...essentially where most of the trees stop. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 1225 W. Prospect Rd #J101 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04/

[cobirds] Red-shouldered Hawk - Kodak SWA - Weld County

2010-01-12 Thread mike
heading up the river to the west. Stopped at Simpson Ponds SWA on the way home, but was unable to find the Rusty Blackbirds. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County

[cobirds] Golden- Crowned Sparrow Harlan's Hawk - Red Rocks - Jeffco

2010-01-08 Thread mike
morph. The bird has some white speckling on the brownish black head with some white on the forehead, iris was dark, and there was a small amount of white streaking on the breast. I have seen it twice in the last week between entrance #2 and the Box Office building. Mike Henwood Morrison

[cobirds] Lens Cleaning Case - Valmont Reservoir Overlook

2010-01-05 Thread mike
Bob Andrews and I found a Lens Cleaning Case (complete with equipment) while at the Valmont Reservoir Overlook. It was lying on the picnic table. If it belongs to one of our co-birders, you contact me direct. Mike Henwood Morrison 303-716-8551 hawk...@aol.com -- Colorado Field

[cobirds] Green-tailed Towhee - Audubon Nature Center @ Chatfield - Jeffco

2010-01-02 Thread mike
. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County -- 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 group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks - Jefferson County

2010-01-01 Thread mike
the canyon below the Trading Post. It was below the road in the canyon on the trail that leads in the direction of the Red Rocks elementary school. Mike Henwood Morrison -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com

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

2009-12-28 Thread mike
-crowned Sparrow Dark-eyed JuncoGray-headed, Pink-sided, Oregon, and Slate- colored House Finch Pine Siskin Rock Pigeon Rob and I have seen a Canyon Wren on the rock walls to the south recently, but not today. Mike Henwood Morrison -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo

[cobirds] Harlan's Hawk - BCGB - Jefferson County

2009-12-05 Thread mike
House, the bird is usually to the north and east. Mike Henwood -- 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 group. To post

Re: [cobirds] Injured Cormorant

2009-11-23 Thread Mike Blatchley
Tony, Greenwood Wildlife Rehab Center (in Longmont) has tended to DC Cormorants. But I don't think they have the resources to retrieve the injured animals from the field, instead relying on people to bring them in. Their phone is 303-545-5849. Mike On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Tony asw

[cobirds] FOS Northern Shrike - BCLP - Jefferson Co.

2009-11-02 Thread mike
. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[cobirds] Weld County, Union Reservoir, Loons

2009-10-27 Thread Mike Blatchley
the gulls. Although weather conditions were better, it was much farther out. The gulls are definitely making their presence known; they were coming in from the south [from Erie landfill?] in droves. Didn't have the time, or daylight, to stay and look for interesting ones. Mike and Mary Blatchley

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebird - BCLP - Morrison

2009-10-26 Thread mike
. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[cobirds] Re: Possible Arctic Loon, Union Reservoir

2009-10-25 Thread Mike Blatchley
and are not in some intermediate molt? This bird is worthy of additional looks, when the winds die down a little. Mike Blatchley Longmont On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Walter M Szeliga wrote: The bird lazily preened but never gave good looks of the vent region making observation of a vent strap

[cobirds] Boulder/Weld Cty. Lakes, Loons, Scoters and more

2009-10-24 Thread Mike Blatchley
indicative of Yellow-billed. Am probably going to return Sunday morning to re-locate and get a different angle. Great birding! Mike Blatchley Longmont, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds - BCLP - Jefferson County

2009-10-22 Thread mike
Warbler in the marsh north of Big Soda Lake. The trees around the lake at Pelican Point produced 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler's, a Lincoln's Sparrow, and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Several flocks of White-crowned Sparrows and a few Pink-sided and Oregon Juncos scattered throughout BCLP. Mike Henwood

[cobirds] Re: Plover at Lagerman?, Boulder Co. 10/14

2009-10-16 Thread Mike Blatchley
and see if it's still around. As for the confusing gull, Bob Zilly and I have been discussing that one since Tuesday also. I just got email from him; he just returned from Lagerman and managed to get views of underneath side of primaries--no color/gray suggesting Thayer's Gull. Mike Longmont, CO

[cobirds] Buffleheads - FOS - BCLP - Jefferson County

2009-10-13 Thread mike
, and Yellow-rumps on Cottonwood Trail west of lake. mixed flock of BC Chickadees, Juncos(Gray-headed Pink-sided), and Yellow-rumps on Cottonwood Trail directly north of Fitness#7 (near two foot bridges east of beaver pond). Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison

[cobirds] Goldfinch Fledgling Behavior -BCLP - Jefferson County

2009-10-08 Thread mike
-crowned Warbler, two Yellow-rumps, and a Gray Catbird from a marshy area next to Soda Lake. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park!

2009-09-10 Thread Mike Freiberg
to drop some birds in. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com www.birdingtotheedg.blogspot.com www.flickr.com/photos/22023...@n04

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park!

2009-08-31 Thread Mike Freiberg
Just an FYI for people not to forget the jet ski launch while at the park. Yesterday, there was a large number of gulls, two Black Terns, and two Stilt Sandpipers. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184

[cobirds] Northern Waterthrush - BCLP - Jeffco

2009-08-28 Thread mike
the N. Bobwhite although I was in the same vicinity where I saw it yesterday. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Bobwhite - BCLP in Jefferson County

2009-08-27 Thread mike
month. For those that might want to chase it, the most reliable spot seems to be near Fitness Station # 1, which is located just to the west of the dirt parking lot at Pelican Point. Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park! Shorebirds!

2009-08-25 Thread Mike Freiberg
Airplane Field (had four there last night) 1 Willow Flycatcher- in large American Plum near restroom on sw side of jet ski launch Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184 www.nikonbirding.com www.nikoncuttingedg.com

[cobirds] Question re: Lesser Goldfinches/ Northern Bobwhite

2009-08-21 Thread mike
believe that is the case. I would welcome hearing from folks that might be able shed some light on the mysterious bobwhite call we've been hearing in BCLP. Thanks, Mike Henwood BCLP - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Eastern Bluebird - Genesee Park - Jefferson County

2009-07-10 Thread mike
of the flag pole - on bushes, rocks, on the bark of Ponderosa Pines - literally thousands of the little critters. Lots of birds early before the morning warmed up. Mike Henwood Morrison Jefferson County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http

[cobirds] Boulder Cty: Cassin's Sparrows, Black-chinned Hummingbird

2009-07-05 Thread Mike Blatchley
returned to the cottonwood and was found sitting on a nest no more than 30' away from the goldfinch nest--a Black-chinned Hummingbird. Might be a long summer of territorial disputes between those two nests! Storms moved in, so we headed out. Mike Blatchley Longmont

[cobirds] Late Crow Valley post- Weld Co.

2009-06-01 Thread Mike Freiberg
ON yesterday's Pawnee field trip we had one Chestnut-sided Warbler behind the first shelter on your left as you enter the campground, at Crow Valley Campground. Other than that things were quiet. Still lots of Swainson's Thrushs around. Cheers, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist

[cobirds] Dipper Behavior - BCLP - Jefferson County

2009-06-01 Thread mike henwood
a distinctive noise when the adults arrived with food. Mike Henwood Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) - Jefferson County Morrison --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because

[cobirds] Ovenbirds - Jefferson County

2009-06-01 Thread mike henwood
weather) tallied 18 singing ovenbirds. The field trips did not cover as much area as my regular route encompasses. Mike Henwood --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message

[cobirds] Field Trip tomorrow to Pawnee National Grasslands!

2009-05-30 Thread Mike Freiberg
To all birders, Just want to throw another reminder out there that we have a field trip to Pawnee tomorrow (5/31) from 5:30am-1pm. We meet in the Jax Outdoor Gear in north Fort Collins, in the parking lot 10 minutes prior. Mike Freiberg will be leading and we will be carpooling. We hope to see

[cobirds] Birding Optics Seminar/Field trips in Fort Collins!

2009-05-27 Thread Mike Freiberg
we will carpool for the events. Please visit the site below for more information: http://www.jaxmercantile.com/pospage.php?pagename=txt_custom_events Hope to see you out there! Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515

[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover, Lagerman Reservoir, Boulder Cty.

2009-05-11 Thread Mike Blatchley
for other arrivals, but could not relocate plover when I came back around. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park/Stilt Sandpiper!

2009-05-01 Thread Mike Freiberg
Long-billed Dowitchers 1 Merlin 1 Semipalmated Plover Lots of Western kingbirds, Say's Phoebes and Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Can't wait to get out tomorrow. Good Birding, Mike Freiberg Nikon Birding Market Specialist 10025 E. Girard Ave. #18E 354 Denver, CO 80231 (515).231.0184

[cobirds] Whimbrel, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.

2009-04-30 Thread Mike Blatchley
Lagerman Res. continues to produce a variety of migrating birds. This morning, one Whimbrel. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because

[cobirds] Brown Pelican, Montezuma County

2009-04-25 Thread Mike Blatchley
Todd Deininger just called to report a BROWN PELICAN at Potten Reservoir in Montezuma County. Mike Blatchley --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you

[cobirds] Boulder Reservoir

2009-04-25 Thread Mike Blatchley
2 Sandhill Cranes at NW corner of Boulder Reservoir. Feeding along shore, but just wandered into area of downed trees on western shore. Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention

[cobirds] Willet, Ibis, Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.

2009-04-25 Thread Mike Blatchley
More migratory species dropping in this weekend. We finished up the day at Lagerman Res. with 2 Willet (FOS), 2 White-faced Ibis, 2 Long-billed(?) Dowitcher's and a host of Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs (we wondered where they were all hiding today). Time to call it a day. Mike and Mary

[cobirds] Lagerman Res, Boulder Cty.

2009-04-23 Thread Mike Blatchley
. Widgeon 8 Mallard 3 Osprey 8 Western Grebe 4 Canada Goose X Killdeer Mike Blatchley Longmont --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Mew Gull, Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder

2009-03-07 Thread Mike Blatchley
Adult MEW GULL among 30 Ring-Bill Gulls at Walden Ponds (Cottonwood Marsh). A great day to be out birding. Mike and Mary Blatchley Longmont, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon, Swede Lake

2009-03-07 Thread Mike Blatchley
Eurasian Wigeon still at Swede Lake. Hanging out on E/NE corner of lake. Best viewing was from Fossil Creek loop trail--less heat shimmer. Also we see 2 State Patrol cars over on the highway with 7 cars--don't know if they are getting tickets, but exercise caution. Mike Blatchley Longmont

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