[cobirds] Continue COBirds -YES; But need for RBA during quarantine???

I am grateful to all of you who are posting interesting yard/neighborhood sightings, as well as great ideas to improve birding skills during quarantine. I think there has been MUCH confusion as to COBirds continuing (which it will) vs the need for the RBA (as it can encourage birders to chase

Re: [cobirds] Continue COBirds -YES; But need for RBA during quarantine???

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Re: [cobirds] Home video Magpie nest building

Has anyone seen plans for a magpie nest platform? Would use to hopefully encourage to nest on the platform instead of electrical equipment. Tom Ryon Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2020, at 3:07 PM, Gregg Goodrich wrote: > >  > I have added a video of 2 Black-billed Magpies building a nest

[cobirds] Suspending the rare bird alert ?

Hi Spring migration is one of the most exciting times of the year for birding in Colorado. One way we are made aware of the progress of migrations is by noting the wide variety of species as well as the volume of migrating birds through our state via Cobirds. A rare species is a rather

[cobirds] Now more than ever, the common birds (Arapahoe)

I await the return of Swainson's Hawks to my neighborhood. This usually happens in late-April. They signal something absolutely necessary to me right now: predictability and reliability. I hope, of course, for some uncommon, even rare songbird to pass through my yard in May. Or to spot

[cobirds] Moderator Note - bird focus now please

Dear CoBirders, Nothing about the public health order discussion so far had been at odds with CoBirds rules, but I would like to comment now as list moderator to note that the current status of state and county restrictions have been plainly and repeatedly stated now on CoBirds, Let's please

Re: [cobirds] Ideas to Up Your Backyard Birding Game During Quarantine

Great suggestions Caleb. I've been watching some determined Northern Flickers try to get some squirrels out of the next boxes they used last year. I'm not sure if it was the right thing to "intervene", but today I put Coyote Urine around the trees and around the nest boxes. I'll keep

[cobirds] 99 TVs heading into Longmont, Boulder County

As I stepped out the house at 7pm, I had a kettle of *Turkey Vultures *directly over the house heading east into town. I am pretty sure I saw the fist one of the group. Might have to plan my dog walk as the weather warms up tomorrow. #my2cents - Keep the RBA going. Is someone really going to

Re: [cobirds] Ideas to Up Your Backyard Birding Game During Quarantine

Fantastic thinking! Thank you for sharing your “noticing” techniques! Stay safe. Be well. Lori Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2020, at 7:31 PM, Allison Hilf wrote: > >  > Great suggestions Caleb. I've been watching some determined Northern > Flickers try to get some squirrels out of the

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 31, posted Mon at 9:45

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303) 204-0828 _ Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroller9 AT gmail.com Phone: (303)

[cobirds] Re: Accipiter "Fun"/Weld

Hi, Gary! Accipiters have always challenged me, but I'm pretty sure that your photographed bird is an adult Cooper's Hawk. My first impression was Cooper's, and I realized why: it shows some of that "capped" appearance and squarish head shape that makes it look a bit "bulkier" unlike the more

[cobirds] Speaking of Common Birds (JeffCo)

Male *Common Grackles* returned to my Ken Caryl Valley neighborhood today. Squonk, Skreek and Chuck will now mark the local soundscape into summer. Two *Turkey Vultures* heading north yesterday were the first of the season. *Mountain* and *Western Bluebirds* have been prominent in the Ken Caryl

[cobirds] Ideas to Up Your Backyard Birding Game During Quarantine

Hello, CObirders! In light of quarantine during this year's spring migration, I thought I'd offer a few of my tips that I've used to enjoy backyard birding (and find a decent number of species). I know that it gets a little tedious when all you see is House Finches and American Robins over the

Re: [cobirds] Ideas to Up Your Backyard Birding Game During Quarantine

I have a pair of Resident Red-Tailed Hawks nesting on a powerline tower across from my condo. I have a great view from my balcony. The nest is too high up to see anything in it but have been watching them hunt, carrying nesting material and for the past week one has been staying in the nest

RE: [cobirds] Staying at Home

I agree that the Rare Bird Alert should be suspended temporarily. Let those who are determined to chase rarities call each other as they used to do. Jean =J= From: Allison Hilf Sent: Monday, March 30, 2020 2:09 PM To: libbyeu...@gmail.com Cc: fiddlen...@aol.com; cgoulart...@comcast.net;

RE: [cobirds] Staying at Home

I agree that the Rare Bird Alert should be suspended temporarily. Let those who are determined to chase rarities call each other as they used to do. Jean =J= From: Allison Hilf Sent: Monday, March 30, 2020 2:09 PM To: libbyeu...@gmail.com Cc: fiddlen...@aol.com; cgoulart...@comcast.net;

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

I, personally, see no need to suspend the forum. We can use it for other, totally-appropriate, bird-related things, than the RBA. For example, someone the other day wondered about presence of GBHEs in their “area”. Over the last two days in my “area” —Cherry Creek SP—I’ve seen (perhaps)

Re: [cobirds] Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order (NO SIGHTINGS)

Sadly, “common sense” isn’t so common anymore. :( Stay safe. Keep others safe. Be well. Lori > On Mar 29, 2020, at 9:30 PM, George Miller wrote: > > Neither Polis’ Executive Order D2020 017 (https://tinyurl.com/uremtjh > ) nor supporting Order 20-24 >

Re: [cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT for Monday, March 30, 2020

One thing I have found in this crisis is sometimes it can be frustrating trying to get people to understand the rules. Everyone has all the data now & ppl will do what they want to do which is their choice (& I’m not just talking about birding.) To me this article shows what is really sad. Our

[cobirds] Accipiter "Fun"/Weld

Hi all Bird just landed in our yard, outside my telework window, thought it might be fun to discuss what it might be (and why)? Feel free to post your reply to this message or respond privately. Photos in Activity stream at http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

Let’s keep the discussion related to birds and birding in Colorado. This list serve will remain available to the Colorado birding community for open, respectful expression. Nick Komar CFO President Fort Collins CO > On Mar 30, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Gary Brower wrote: > > I, personally, see no

[cobirds] Re: Staying at Home

I agree that there's no need to shut down the forum. We could all give each other the benefit of the doubt of knowing and understanding the contents of the state mandate, or not, but it is not the responsibility of the CFO to police that, nor to decide to withhold information in the interest

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

I would like to see this forum return to birds and birding. I rarely chase birds up north in dense urban areas, but I appreciate following the migration through others eyes. I will continue to bird in my local region of El Paso County (saw Sandhill Crane and Franklin's Gull today) where in

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD ALERT for Monday, March 30, 2020

Date: Monday, March 30, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org Compiler: Allison Hilf; ahilf AT me.com Phone: (303) 888-5110 _ Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS

Re: [cobirds] Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order (NO SIGHTINGS)

Thanks again everyone! I'm sticking to my "region" which I define as Adams and Weld counties, since my town is in both counties. But I'm not getting crazy and going to all corners of each county. Also, I'm just birding by car. And I have tons of hand sanitizer in my car, just in case. Has

Re: [cobirds] Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order (NO SIGHTINGS)

Neither Polis’ Executive Order D2020 017 (https://tinyurl.com/uremtjh) nor supporting Order 20-24 (https://tinyurl.com/r7sq4yy ) from the Executive Director of the CDPHE contains any language restricting travel to your city or county. Nonetheless, let common sense prevail. George Miller

[cobirds] Not life as usual

Dear birders, I agree with reducing the temptation to chase birds in our time of Corvid-19 crisis. As citizen scientists and Colorado defenders we would do well to shout out our support of strict stay-at-home practices. Carol Blackard carolblackard.com Sent from my iPhone -- You received

[cobirds] Staying at Home

I have been a safety professional for about 25 years, and recently transitioned to working in the healthcare industry as a safety professional. I would agree with all of the statements urging being very conservative when it comes to travel for the time being. I understand that means missing

[cobirds] More Spring Arrivals/Weld

Hi all - Sandhill Crane (22+) Beebe Draw (Weld CR 42) - Great-tailed Grackle (Drake Lake (1); Woods Lake (1); Stewart's Pond (3)) - Yellow-headed Blackbird (8) Stewart's Pond - Double-crested Cormorant (1) Windsor Lake - Greater Yellowlegs (4) and American White Pelican

Re: [cobirds] Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order (NO SIGHTINGS)

Thank you Matt and Allison. From: "Matt Newport" To: allisonh...@gmail.com Cc: sebastianpa...@hotmail.com, "cobirds" , u5b2mt...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 7:48:09 PM Subject: Re: [cobirds] Interpretation of state-wide Public Health Order (NO SIGHTINGS) Allison, Thank

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

In response to your suggestion to suspend this bird list, I would ask that we please keep it going! I see birds at my home that I like to report and I like to see other peoples reports of birds coming in even if it’s in your backyard. Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

And just to reinforce the "stay-at-home" expectations and extent, Gov. Polis just now finished a press conference in which he must have said half a dozen times, that while we may walk around our neighborhood (maintaining social distancing) we should NOT be driving off anywhere EXCEPT for

[cobirds] Spring birds, NW Colo Spgs

Hey COBirders, I am not seeing any unusual birds from my back window in Mountain Shadows, but I have some interesting banding notes from my yard to share. Flickers are calling constantly, and denting the area chimney caps, and a pair of Downy’s have been seen daily for a few weeks (both

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

I agree! Reporting of birds is so fun and precious to read about, especially some of the bird behavior ones lately. Do not stop this!! We can certainly report from our homes and neighborhoods. This morning we had a song sparrow at our feeder, along with a leucistic white headed male house

[cobirds] Home video Magpie nest building

I have added a video of 2 Black-billed Magpies building a nest to my home eBird checklist this morning. Cornell is testing video on checklists, so not everyone has this capability yet. I also got audio recordings of Blue Jays and Spotted Towhees on the list. It is a great time now to do audio

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

All, Might it be time to respectfully assume we're all adults and can manage to be safe if we decide to venture out? Thanks for your input, Linda Hodges Colorado Springs On Mon, Mar 30, 2020, 12:45 PM Chris Goulart wrote: > I have been a safety professional for about 25 years, and recently >

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

I think suspending the RARE BIRD ALERT is appropriate; but think we should encourage people to discuss birds AND bird behavior in their yards/neighborhoods in this group. The decision to suspend the RBA is not mine, as I am only one of the Volunteer Compilers. We are having a difficult time

Re: [cobirds] Staying at Home

Unquestionably, I agree that our top priority right now must be to heed public health orders and to encourage others to do the same. That said, I also would be very sad to see the forum completely suspended right now. The posts that I enjoy the most often are interesting observations of yard