RE: [cobirds] Royal tern bar lake

2012-07-30 Thread Christian Nunes
The royal tern just returned to the northern of the two sandbars nw of the visitor center at 330 pm. christian nunes Sent with Verizon Mobile Email ---Original Message--- From: lochla...@yahoo.com Sent: 7/30/2012 10:46 am To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Royal tern bar lake

RE: [cobirds] Re: What Other Favorite Birding Areas Are Under Siege From Fire?

2012-06-27 Thread Christian Nunes
to keep an open mind and apply a broad temporal scope when thinking about the ecological consequences of these fires. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:48:44 -0700 From: barrylgingr...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Re: What Other Favorite

[cobirds] American Redstart, Gregory Canyon, Boulder Co. 6/24/12

2012-06-24 Thread Christian Nunes
around mid-day. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, 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

RE: [cobirds] Re: North Teller Farms, Boulder, today

2012-06-19 Thread Christian Nunes
is up in the grasslands on Gunbarrel Hill north of the creek. There was a singing Sage Thrasher up by the Gunbarrel Hill water tank late last week. The Dickcissels and Bobolinks are south fo the parking lot, in the Teller hay fields. Christian Nunes Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:51:43

RE: [cobirds] Re: RFI- SW Colorado

2012-06-12 Thread Christian Nunes
. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:03:26 -0700 From: caram...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Re: RFI- SW Colorado I can give you tips on a few birds. The Gunnison Sage-Grouse should be relatively easy. They are lekking right now at the Black Canyon

[cobirds] Hooded Warbler, Bobolink Trail, Boulder Co.

2012-06-08 Thread Christian Nunes
on Tuesday is a different individual from the breeding pair, or if it's the same male getting ready for round two. Great birdng, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Summer Tanager, etc.

2012-05-30 Thread Christian Nunes
at the Eldorado Mountain Open Space up the street. Christian Nunes Boulder, 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

[cobirds] Boulder County-Gunbarrel Hill Lark Buntings, Red-headed Woodpecker, etc.

2012-05-25 Thread Christian Nunes
-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD, and 2 BLUE GROSBEAKS. Access the East Boulder Trail via Cambridge Dr. in the Heatherwood neighborhood. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Cherry Creek

2012-05-19 Thread Christian Nunes
Kay Rasmussen sent me a report, with photos, of an immature SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER at Cherry Creek on May 17th. Here are some of her directions: south of the Shooting Range in the Windmill Creek/Pond Area off of Jordan Road. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO

[cobirds] Boulder Co., Baseline Reservoir Caspian Tern, etc.

2012-05-07 Thread Christian Nunes
of shorebirds including 1 WILLET, 1 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, 1 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, and 19 WILSON'S PHALAROPES. Quite a few dabbling ducks and about 2000 swallows doing the cold swallow waltz. Good birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO -- You received

RE: [cobirds] Boulder Co., Baseline Reservoir Caspian Tern, etc.

2012-05-07 Thread Christian Nunes
At 1:20, the CASPIAN TERN was still on the SW shore of Baseline Reservoir. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO From: pajaro...@hotmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Boulder Co., Baseline Reservoir Caspian Tern, etc. Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 11:09:24 -0400 My phone has been

[cobirds] Boulder County highlights 5/6/12, Chestnut-sided Warbler, etc.

2012-05-06 Thread Christian Nunes
, Christian Nunes Boulder, 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

[cobirds] Boulder Co., Boulder Res Red-throated Loon there today but now gone

2012-05-06 Thread Christian Nunes
is up on the CFO Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/groups/129995222037/). Christian Nunes Boulder, 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

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Northern Waterthrush, Northern Parula

2012-05-05 Thread Christian Nunes
recently, but they have yet to show up at my feeder. Good birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, 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

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Long-tailed Duck, Glossy Ibis 4/29/12

2012-04-29 Thread Christian Nunes
at Cottonwood Marsh, there was 1 WILLET and a SOLITARY SANDPIPER. A flock of ibis flew in, and one was a GLOSSY. The other 7 where WHITE-FACED. Good birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

RE: [cobirds] Bewick's Wren Boulder

2012-04-14 Thread Christian Nunes
in the pasture just east of the buildings. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:42:17 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] Bewick's Wren Boulder From: goldeneagle...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com During the CFO Board meeting we were interrupted

[cobirds] Boulder County birds 4/13/12- no Bewick's Wren

2012-04-13 Thread Christian Nunes
Hi birders, Peter Gent and I searched for the Bewick's Wren at Apple Valley Road in Lyons this morning without success. At Cottonwood Marsh, there was 1 adult SNOWY EGRET, 13 WHITE-FACED IBIS, 1 singing COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, and a singing GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. Good birding, Christian

[cobirds] Rock Wrens, Jefferson County, 2/19/12

2012-02-19 Thread Christian Nunes
Birders, Two ROCK WRENS were foraging along the base of the Golden Cliffs on North Table Mountain this afternoon. One was whisper-singing as he poked around. Christian NunesBoulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Boulder County 2/15/2012

2012-02-15 Thread Christian Nunes
. There were 5 WESTERN MEADOWLARKS near the parking lot, too, one of which was singing a very beautiful sub-song. Between North and South Teller Lakes I saw 3 adult HARLAN'S HAWKS and 1 WILSON'S SNIPE. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO -- You

[cobirds] Valmont Reservoir Complex, Boulder Co., 2/8/12

2012-02-08 Thread Christian Nunes
Gulls (1 ad, 1 v. pale 1st cycle)2 1st cycle Thayer's Gulls (probably a few adults out there but none stood out)1 ad California Gull4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 1 3rd cycle, 2 1st/2nd cycles) ~4200 Ring-billed Gulls~200 Herring Gulls Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO

RE: [cobirds] texas bird forum?

2012-01-30 Thread Christian Nunes
by following the bright red link of the same name at the top of the list of states. Have a good time, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:40:39 -0800 Subject: [cobirds] texas bird forum? From: rr.bol...@yahoo.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com I know this is off-topic. But I

[cobirds] Weekend birding trip: El Paso, Las Animas, Pueblo and Heurfano Counties

2012-01-30 Thread Christian Nunes
, Christian Nunes Boulder, 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

[cobirds] Little Gull, Union Reservoir, Weld Co.

2011-12-01 Thread Christian Nunes
Steve Mlodinow just called to report a juvenile LITTLE GULL seen from where the dirt road is closest to the south shore of Union Reservoir. It's associating with a flock of ~20 BONAPARTE'S GULLS. Travel safely, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com

RE: [cobirds] Pomerine Jaeger eating RBGull

2011-11-21 Thread Christian Nunes
the Franklin's was dispatched. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:28:29 -0800 From: tbear60...@yahoo.com Subject: [cobirds] Pomerine Jaeger eating RBGull To: cobirds@googlegroups.com CC: bc6...@me.com Yep, Bob Brown, that is what the Pomarine was doing. We

[cobirds] Boulder County morning tid-bits 11/20/2011

2011-11-20 Thread Christian Nunes
Hello birders, I was mostly able to track down a few interesting birds reported by other birders this morning. I started at Baseline Reservoir, where there was not much of note. At Valmont, there was one COMMON LOON. Waneka Lake was devoid of birds. I heard an enticing Spotted/Canyon

RE: [cobirds] Boulder County morning tid-bits 11/20/2011

2011-11-20 Thread Christian Nunes
, revealing the outer secondaries and revealing a wing pattern that isn't often seen on foraging Green-winged Teals. Christian Nunes From: pajaro...@hotmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Boulder County morning tid-bits 11/20/2011 Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:17:55 -0500 Hello

[cobirds] 2nd hand report of SEDGE WREN at Walden Ponds, Boulder Co.

2011-11-17 Thread Christian Nunes
While looking through the Bird ID Help Group on Flickr just now, I spotted this photo by whohenstein: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73831614@N00/6354097489/in/pool-bird_id_group/ The map on the right shows the exact location. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com

RE: [cobirds] 2nd hand report of SEDGE WREN at Walden Ponds, Boulder Co.

2011-11-17 Thread Christian Nunes
Sedge Wren present at Sent with Verizon Mobile Email ---Original Message--- From: Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com Sent: 11/17/2011 10:52 am To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] 2nd hand report of SEDGE WREN at Walden Ponds, Boulder Co. While looking through the Bird ID Help

RE: [cobirds] 2nd hand report of SEDGE WREN at Walden Ponds, Boulder Co.

2011-11-17 Thread Christian Nunes
Bird is present at one pm at same exact spot as mapped on flickr. Christian Nunes Sent with Verizon Mobile Email ---Original Message--- From: Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com Sent: 11/17/2011 10:52 am To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] 2nd hand report of SEDGE WREN

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Sedge Wren and Eastern Towhee updates

2011-11-17 Thread Christian Nunes
I heard from a few birders that both the SEDGE WREN and EASTERN TOWHEE were seen up until dusk today. The exact location of the Sedge Wren can be found by following the link I posted this morning ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/73831614@N00/6354097489/ ), clicking on the map on the right, and

RE: [cobirds] Boulder Co. Sedge Wren and Eastern Towhee updates

2011-11-17 Thread Christian Nunes
Try this: http://tinyurl.com/7wg87z8 Christian NunesBoulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Boulder Co. Sedge Wren and Eastern Towhee updates Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:33:40 -0700 The map shows the bird at Sawhill Ponds on the east side. What gives? GW

[cobirds] Palm Warbler, Boulder County

2011-11-13 Thread Christian Nunes
Hi birders, There was a WESTERN PALM WARBLER in what seems to be an almost traditional spot for the species in Boulder this morning. Here's the exact location: http://tinyurl.com/7zce2hq I found it around 10:20 am. It was associating with two Oregon and one Pink-sided Junco and a Downy

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Red-throated Loon- NO 11/9 am

2011-11-09 Thread Christian Nunes
at Boulder Reservoir either. Good birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

RE: [cobirds] Red-throated Loon, Baseline Reservoir, Boulder County

2011-11-08 Thread Christian Nunes
The RED-THROATED LOON was still foraging along the north shore of Baseline Reservoir at 11:40 am, so I don't think it left. I spotted two COMMON LOONS over at Valmont Reservoir this afternoon. Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com Boulder, CO Subject: Re: [cobirds] Red-throated Loon

[cobirds] Boulder Reservoir 10/25/11- Arctic Tern, Black Scoters, Surf Scoter

2011-10-25 Thread Christian Nunes
was viewed with a scope from Sunset Point on the south shore. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Arctic Tern, Boulder Reservoir, Boulder Co.

2011-10-18 Thread Christian Nunes
alighting on the dock, it landed on the water for about 10 seconds, which I thought was pretty cool for a tern. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, copajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message

[cobirds] Blue-headed Vireo, Boulder Creek Path, Boulder Co.

2011-10-08 Thread Christian Nunes
Hello birders, There was a BLUE-HEADED VIREO with a mixed flock along the Boulder Creek Path near East Campus, near the score board, at about 4 pm. There were very few birds along the creek today, but there was one tight flock that included the Vireo, 1 HAMMOND'S FLYCATCHER, 2 WILSON'S

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes, Baseline Reservoir, Boulder Co.

2011-09-30 Thread Christian Nunes
At about 8 am, there were 2 SANDHILL CRANES lounging at the south end of Baseline Reservoir. No sign of the Caspian Terns from yesterday. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes

[cobirds] potentially interesting Ammodramus sparrow in Boulder County

2011-09-30 Thread Christian Nunes
Hello birders, I spotted an Ammodramus sparrow this afternoon that has potential for a Nelson's Sparrow. I flushed it from a patch of saltgrass and it flew into a dense teasel stand among some cattails and sedges. I only had a naked eye view as it flew the 15 m or so. What was obvious was an

[cobirds] Caspian Terns- Boulder Co.

2011-09-29 Thread Christian Nunes
Good morning, There were 3 adult CASPIAN TERNS at Baseline Reservoir this morning. Thanks, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Sprague's Pipits, Boulder Co

2011-09-29 Thread Christian Nunes
will refrain from sharing important information like this in the future. Ethics come before ticks. Thanks, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

RE: [cobirds] Red Phalarope continues, Boulder Reservoir

2011-09-18 Thread Christian Nunes
, Panama Reservoir and Prince Lake #2. There wasn't really anything to report at any of those places. Bald Eagles were conspicuous almost everywhere, doing their best to flush all the other birds. Good birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos

RE: [cobirds] Another probable albino hummingbird sighting, this one in Phantom Canyon

2011-09-15 Thread Christian Nunes
In the second photo where the bird is perched at the feeder, it's demonstrating the long-tailed, upright posture of a Broad-tailed Hummingbird. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:49:10 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] Another probable albino hummingbird sighting

RE: [cobirds] Plegadis ibis photographed in Florence likely a hybrid per H.David Pratt, ornithologist

2011-09-15 Thread Christian Nunes
, but not wrapping around the back of the eye. However, the pinkish hue to the facial skin that is visible in a couple shots is suggestive of White-faced influence. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:01:29 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] Plegadis ibis photographed

[cobirds] Baseline Reservoir, Boulder Co., 9/15/11 am

2011-09-15 Thread Christian Nunes
. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, 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

[cobirds] Cattle Egret, Boulder Res

2011-09-15 Thread Christian Nunes
There's an adult CATTLE EGRET on the north shore flats of Boulder Reservoir right now, 7 pm. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Red Phalarope, Boulder Res

2011-09-15 Thread Christian Nunes
A nive juvenile molting into 1st basic, out a little bit towards the right side of the dam viewed from the north shore. 707pm. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler, Sawhill Ponds, Boulder Co.

2011-09-09 Thread Christian Nunes
There was a NASHVILLE WARBLER in one of the large cottonwoods near the osprey nest at Sawhill @ 1115 am. It was with some chickadees. Good Birding, Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker in Eldorado Mountain OpenSpace, Boulder County

2011-09-05 Thread Christian Nunes
of this species from around CO this summer, a promising up-swing. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO --Original Message-- From: Chishun Kwong To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Sep 5, 2011 2:36 PM Subject: [cobirds] Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker in Eldorado Mountain OpenSpace, Boulder County

[cobirds] Cassin's Sparrows, Boulder Co., 8-1-11

2011-08-01 Thread Christian Nunes
Birders, Like Hugh Kingery, I too have been trying to confirm that CASSIN'S SPARROWS are breeding in my local patch (Boulder Co.). I have been finding dozens of individuals around the grasslands around the City of Boulder this year. Finally, after several attempts to locate evidence of

[cobirds] Canyon Towhee, Boulder Co.

2011-07-12 Thread Christian Nunes
and Mountain Parks Cherryvale office. Haven't gotten any photos yet, but an trying. Christian Nunes Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- 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

RE: [cobirds] Canyon Towhee, Boulder Co.

2011-07-12 Thread Christian Nunes
The Canyon Towhee is being seen now, 3:30 pm, in the bushes in front of the Visitor parking spaces. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO From: pajaro...@hotmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:19:31 + Subject: [cobirds] Canyon Towhee, Boulder Co. Birders, My

RE: [cobirds] Cassin's Sparrows, etc.

2011-06-20 Thread Christian Nunes
of Boulder yesterday looking for the singing Gray Flycatcher I detected back on the 5th of June. In its place was a CASSIN'S KINGBIRD. Another Pinyon-Juniper/grassland species in an odd place at an odd date. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com From: daleather...@msn.com

[cobirds] Mountain Plover, Boulder Co.

2011-06-16 Thread Christian Nunes
trailhead. Park here and scope the dirt pull-off to the SOUTH. Right now it's sitting on the ground (on eggs?!?), so please don't pull into that area. Stay on the north side of the road. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Mountain Plover, Boulder Co.

2011-06-16 Thread Christian Nunes
Horrible news! The south side of the road is technically in Jefferson Co.!! Christian Nunes Standing in Boulder, looking into JeffCo. --Original Message-- From: Christian Nunes To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Jun 16, 2011 9:33 AM Subject: [cobirds] Mountain Plover, Boulder Co

Re: [cobirds] Mountain Plover, Boulder Co.

2011-06-16 Thread Christian Nunes
The Mountain Plover is now back on the Boulder Co. side of the road. It's sitting down in the median of the dirt track on the north side of Hwy 128. It's just resting, not nesting. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO --Original Message-- From: Christian Nunes To: cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Mountain Plover update

2011-06-16 Thread Christian Nunes
of it prior to 2009. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com -- 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] Boulder Cassin's Sparrow

2011-06-14 Thread Christian Nunes
A sining bird on Gunbarrel Hill, very close to the open space trailhead on the north side of the Heatherwood neighborhood. N 40.06629 W 105.16647 Lots of Grasshopper Sparrows, etc., in the area dispite the time and wind. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[cobirds] Shanahan Trail, Boulder Co., 6/5/11

2011-06-05 Thread Christian Nunes
Hello birders, Two singing OVENBIRDS and a singing GRAY FLYCATCHER were the highlights of a morning hiking around the Shanahan Trail system. Both Ovenbirds are up near where the North and South Forks of the Shanahan Trail meet the Mesa Trail. The Gray Flycatcher was found later in the day

[cobirds] Cassin's Sparrows, Boulder Co.

2011-06-05 Thread Christian Nunes
Birders, I found 3 singing CASSIN'S SPARROWS along the Lefthand Trail yesterday, 6-4-11. If one starts at the trailhead off Neva Rd, walk south until you get to the wooden foot bridge a little ways south of the reservoir, near where the houses end. Listen to the West. Some may remember that

[cobirds] Eldorado Mountain Open Space, Boulder Co., 6/3/11

2011-06-03 Thread Christian Nunes
for the last several years. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

RE: [cobirds] Re: Western Gull question- THANKS

2011-06-02 Thread Christian Nunes
right now, I think, so this may be a failed breeder or maybe a very old bird who just never started this year and is going on a little retirement trip. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ Hello, Birders. Thank you Glenn

[cobirds] Western Gull- Yes

2011-06-01 Thread Christian Nunes
Still there at the Marina spit @ 430 pm. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- 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] Alder Flycatcher, Boulder Creek- East Campus

2011-05-29 Thread Christian Nunes
Singing bird, south side of the creek, near the confluence of Boulder Creek Path and Skunk Creek Path, near the brick planter. Extremely birdy here. We've also seen a singing 1st spring male ORCHARD ORIOLE. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- You received

Re: [cobirds] Alder Flycatcher, Boulder Creek- East Campus

2011-05-29 Thread Christian Nunes
started to sing again along Skunk Creek. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO --Original Message-- From: Christian Nunes To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: May 29, 2011 7:08 AM Subject: [cobirds] Alder Flycatcher, Boulder Creek- East Campus Singing bird, south side of the creek, near

[cobirds] Boulder Creek- east campus update 2pm

2011-05-29 Thread Christian Nunes
on scene. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Boulder Creek- east campus update 2pm

2011-05-29 Thread Christian Nunes
Nick and I just kicked up a CASSIN'S SPARROW by the fallen cottonwood snags by the western Confluence Pond. 215 pm. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO --Original Message-- From: Christian Nunes To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: May 29, 2011 2:01 PM Subject: [cobirds] Boulder Creek- east

Re: [cobirds] Boulder Red-headed Woodpecker

2011-05-27 Thread Christian Nunes
The Red-headed Woodpecker is still present at 615 pm. It's perched on a telephone pole east of 59th, and south of Hygiene Rd. I spent a good while along Old S St. Vrain Rd earlier but couldn't find the Baltimore Oriole. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO --Original Message-- From

[cobirds] Boulder Creek-East Campus sightings, 5-25-11, No Blackburnian in the evening

2011-05-25 Thread Christian Nunes
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER among the normal inhabitants. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- 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] Black-throated Sparrow, Doudy Draw, Boulder Co.

2011-05-18 Thread Christian Nunes
Birders, Ryan Prioreshi photographed a BLACK-THROATED SPARROW at the Doudy Draw Trailhead yesterday. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

RE: [cobirds] Tony's RCSP CBRC comments

2011-05-11 Thread Christian Nunes
When did the discussion move to Rufous-crowned Sparrow??? Rufous-collared Sparrow's code is RCOS. :-) Christian Nunes From: bill.schmo...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 12:41:47 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] Tony's RCSP CBRC comments To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Hear, Hear, Tony! I

[cobirds] Hooded Warbler, Twin Lakes, Boulder Co.

2011-05-10 Thread Christian Nunes
Birders, A heavily-hooded female HOODED WARBLER was working the ditch that goes through the nice cottonwood grove at Twin Lakes Open Space this morning. She was calling a lot. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes

RE: [cobirds] Why is the Rufous-collared Sparrow likely an escaped cage bird?

2011-05-10 Thread Christian Nunes
-migratory sparrow to up and fly such a great distance, and to survive. Neat stuff. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com From: quetza...@comcast.net To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Why is the Rufous-collared Sparrow likely an escaped cage bird? Date: Tue

[cobirds] 2nd Eastern Phoebe Nest, Boulder Co.

2011-05-09 Thread Christian Nunes
this morning, but again, no luck. Cheers, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] black-throated sparrow, Boulder, Tues pm

2011-04-26 Thread Christian Nunes
tree south of the tennis courts at 445 pm. Christian Nunes --Original Message-- From: Alan Bell To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Apr 26, 2011 3:45 PM Subject: [cobirds] black-throated sparrow, Boulder, Tues pm The gorgeous black-throated sparrow was still present at the previously

[cobirds] Boulder Gray Flycatcher still present

2011-04-26 Thread Christian Nunes
Birders, The previously reported GRAY FLYCATCH is still in about the same area as first reported. In the wet depression along the W--E social trail a few hundred yards south of the tennis CU tennis courts. Christian Nunes Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- You received this message

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Chestnut-collared Longspur is re-findable

2011-04-25 Thread Christian Nunes
of the two-track, so please respect that. Go ahead and look for owls, but I haven't seen any there, yet. A few SAGE THRASHERS and LOGGERHEAD SHRIKES are around. Cheers, Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes

RE: [cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler, Boulder Creek Path

2011-04-24 Thread Christian Nunes
...@hotmail.com From: pajaro...@hotmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:15:51 + Subject: [cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler, Boulder Creek Path Cole Wild reports a singing male Blackburnian near where the Yellow-throated warbler has been seen. Christian Nunes

[cobirds] Black-throated Sparrow, CU south open space

2011-04-24 Thread Christian Nunes
Birders, Peter Gent has found an adult BLACK-THROATED SPARROW at the CU tennis courts, south of Table Mesa, west of highway 36. At the moment (2pm), it's directly adjacent to the SW corner or the tennis courts. Christian Nunes. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- You received

[cobirds] Gray Flycatcher, Boulder Co.

2011-04-23 Thread Christian Nunes
below. Thanks, Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- 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] Boulder Birds 23 April 2011

2011-04-23 Thread Christian Nunes
for today up there, which might make things a little crowded, especially at the reservoir entrance. Parking is a five minute walk away from the marsh in either direction, either at the Eagle Trailhead or at the Boulder Reservoir south shore entrance. Thanks, Christian Nunes Boulder Date: Sat, 23

[cobirds] Boulder Co. SEDGE WREN, other highlights from 4/21/11

2011-04-21 Thread Christian Nunes
Reservoir. VESPER SPARROWS were particularly evident. I found 5 SAGE THRASHERS, 3 BREWER'S SPARROWS, and 4 LOGGERHEAD SHRIKES. One shrike remained sentinel on a particular bush for several hours. A CHESTNUT-COLLARED LONGSPUR flew over, calling. Good birding, Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com

Re: [cobirds] Colo Spgs Hawkwatch, Mon 4/18

2011-04-18 Thread Christian Nunes
There is a strong movement of Buteos, falcons and Osprey along the hogback formations in southern Boulder Co. at the moment. Experience tells me there should be a good push of Broad-wingeds today. Chritian Nunes --Original Message-- From: Steven Brown To: cobirds@googlegroups.com

Re: [cobirds] Colo Spgs Hawkwatch, Mon 4/18

2011-04-18 Thread Christian Nunes
Speak of the devil! Adult light morph Broad-winged just flew over :-) Christian Nunes Hogback just south of Eldorado Springs. --Original Message-- From: Christian Nunes To: sbrow...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Apr 18, 2011 1:54 PM Subject: Re: [cobirds] Colo Spgs

[cobirds] Boulder Co. 4/10/11

2011-04-10 Thread Christian Nunes
Birders, I birded around several lakes and ponds around Boulder this morning. There were 147 FRANKLIN'S GULLS at Prince Lake #2. The immature ROSS'S GOOSE continues near the north shore of Boulder Reservoir. Also on the north shore were 35 WHITE-FACED IBIS, 200+ FRANKLIN'S GULLS, 1 BONAPARTE'S

[cobirds] Sage Sparrow and other chaparral migrants, Boulder Co., 4/4/2011

2011-04-04 Thread Christian Nunes
. CR 66 I found 5 SAGE THRASHERS and a LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE, rounding out the chaparral constituency. Great birding, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Boulder Co. hybrid duck video

2011-03-29 Thread Christian Nunes
of the pitfalls of these stupid smart phones. I challenge people to ID any other birds they can in the video. It's harder than one would think. Thanks, Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you

RE: [cobirds] Walden Pond Hybrid Duck

2011-03-28 Thread Christian Nunes
A google search for wigeon x teal brought this up: http://www.birdandhike.com/Wildlife/Birds/07-Anser/Duck/Teal/Hyb1/_Hyb1.htm Seen in NV in the spring of 2007. I think the interesting thing is that this could be the same individual, not that it's arguably the same hybrid combo. Christian

[cobirds] Boulder area 3/26/11

2011-03-26 Thread Christian Nunes
Hello birders, The immature GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continues on the south side of the North Teller Lake parking lot. The water level at North Teller is ideal for shorebirds. There were 3 GREATER YELLOWLEGS and 8 KILLDEER along the shore. Some highlights from Walden and Sawhill ponds include

[cobirds] Junco stuff (Long)

2011-03-22 Thread Christian Nunes
a good feel for the bill size, but in at least one photo it is suggestive of White-winged (http://www.sendpix.com/albums/11032116/164110754107cec347bed66d00c670cb7366/?a=viewi=506344d=0). Ok, on with my life! Sheesh. Christian Nunes -- You

RE: [cobirds] Slate-colored Junco with broad white wing bars - Teller Co

2011-03-21 Thread Christian Nunes
tertials cannot. I've recently uploaded a bunch of junco photos with a couple confusing hatch-year White-wingeds which can be seen at the end of this set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/sets/72157609842959747/with/5537208275/ Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com From: jjo

RE: [cobirds] W. Meadowlark giving 'whisper song'?

2011-03-15 Thread Christian Nunes
weird. They must be proud of the ticks they are gleaning. Cheers, Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:06:16 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] W. Meadowlark giving 'whisper song'? From: seet...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com While continuing to research Western

RE: [cobirds] American Black Ducks and Mallard hybrids and other things (Warning: long and involved)

2011-03-07 Thread Christian Nunes
of dark feathering on the underwing, as well as the other typical ID criteria like tail color, bill color, and curling of upper tail coverts. Like with so many other identification conundrums, physical evidence would be more useful than just a human's description of what they saw. Christian

RE: [cobirds] First singing Junco of the season...

2011-03-01 Thread Christian Nunes
, displaying away. Bald Eagles are on eggs in Boulder Co. I have a second-hand report of a Canyon Wren singing. And then just take a few minutes to watch things like Common Goldeneye and you will know that love is most definitely in the air. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http

RE: [cobirds] Possible hybrid chickadee, El Paso

2011-03-01 Thread Christian Nunes
for their promiscuity, so a little hanky-panky between the species wouldn't be surprising and it has been documented in CO before. An interesting bird that has distracted me wy too much today! Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes

RE: [cobirds] American Black Duck - Jackson Lake State Park

2011-02-22 Thread Christian Nunes
that's pretty neat. Christian Nunes Subject: [cobirds] American Black Duck - Jackson Lake State Park From: birdingwi...@yahoo.com Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:14:22 -0700 To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Today (2/21), Nick Komar and I decided to go birding at Jackson Lake State Park

[cobirds] Boulder County 2/20/2011

2011-02-20 Thread Christian Nunes
. A YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER (sounded Myrtle-ish) briefly alighted in the treetops while we watched the WIWR. Good birding, Christian Nunes pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Field Trip re-schedule

2011-02-17 Thread Christian Nunes
The Boulder Bird Club Valmont Lakes field trip that is scheduled for 2 pm on 2/19/11 has been postponed. I'd like to move it to 4 pm on 2/20/11. Please let anyone who you think may be planning on attending know about the change of plans! Thanks, Christian Nunes

RE: [cobirds] Interesting Duck from the South Platte, Denver (and comments on ageing and sexing diving ducks)

2011-02-02 Thread Christian Nunes
Pintail x Gadwall, but it's mostly Pintail. The mostly dark bill and head shape are the only clues that suggest Gadwall to me. Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [cobirds] Interesting Duck

RE: [cobirds] Interesting Duck from the South Platte, Denver (and comments on ageing and sexing diving ducks)

2011-02-02 Thread Christian Nunes
The only photo of this combination I've been able to find Gadwall x Pintail: http://www.pbase.com/image/91466045 Christian Nunes Boulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ From: pajaro...@hotmail.com To: coloradodip...@aol.com; cobirds

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