[cobirds] Re: Suspected Cooper's Hawk - Larimer Co.

2018-10-04 Thread Ben S
Hi - Yes, I agree on Cooper's Hawk. The bird shows pale cheeks, revealing a "capped" appearance, not a "hooded" appearance like in Sharp-Shinned. Ben Sampson Centennial, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Recommendation for Spotlight?

2018-10-04 Thread Norman Erthal
I am looking to buy a rechargeable spotlight for travel. If you have one you would recommend, please let me know. Thank you Norm Erthal Arvada CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Bird Conservancy Banding Report - Barr Lake Station, 10/4/18

2018-10-04 Thread Meredith . McBurney
Wind threatened to ruin the morning early, but then calmed down and we had a lovely morning with interested and interesting seniors from Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning. Banded 38 birds today: Hermit Thrush 3 Orange-crowned Warbler 11 Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 8 Wilson's

[cobirds] Cormorants, GB herons and more, South Platte Park, Arapahoe County

2018-10-04 Thread 'Jean Stevenson' via Colorado Birds
Beignets, Biking and Birding: This morning I joined a wonderful, all-five-senses treat thoughtfully organized by Ellen of the Denver Bicycle Touring Club. We met at Lucille's Creole Cafe for chicory coffee and beignets, then rode our bikes in the brilliant sunshine along the South Platte River

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - Golden - Jeffco

2018-10-04 Thread Ira Sanders
Birders While walking the dogs this morning I heard a call from above and saw 2 Sandhills flying south along the foothills. At the same time a flock of 30 -40 Robins were also headed south. Where has another summer gone? -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO "My mind is a raging torrent flooded with

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 4 October 2018

2018-10-04 Thread Joyce Takamine
Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Date: October 4, 2018 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, October 4 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Note that the RBA is using the new AOU checklist. Rare and out of range