[cobirds] RFI: Sandhill Crane migration thru eastern plains

2010-10-14 Thread Joe Roller
I have not seen (or better yet heard) any Sandhill Cranes in Colorado this year and I have SGF - Sandhill Garooo Fever. Does anyone have an idea or guess about when they might come thru the eastern plains in numbers? By the calendar, it is a little early yet, I reckon. Thanks, Joe Roller

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow in Lincoln County

2010-10-23 Thread Joe Roller
a good spot for both waterfowl and passerines, according to the CFO County Birding Website. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] October 24, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado

2010-10-24 Thread Joe Roller
Date: October 24, 2010 e-Mail: per...@aol.com phone: 303 659-8750 compiler: Joe Roller, Denver This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 5:40 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include

[cobirds] addendum to Rare Bird Alert

2010-10-24 Thread Joe Roller
In addition to the previous report, Carol Hunter reports a Tundra Swan at the Arapahoe National Wildlife Area, seen on 10/21 and 22. It was seen at Pond 76 and at Elk Pond, which is at the back side of the auto tour. You can probably pick up a map as you enter the area. Joe Roller, Denver

[cobirds] Monday AM, October 25, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado

2010-10-25 Thread Joe Roller
be helpful if you would spell your last name. compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, 303 204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, October 25, 2010 at 5:55 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (*Denotes

[cobirds] Tuesday, October 26, 2010, Colorado Rare BIrd Alert

2010-10-26 Thread Joe Roller
your last name. compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, 303 204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, October 26, 2010, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (*Denotes that there is new information

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, October 27, 2010

2010-10-27 Thread Joe Roller
. Please spell your last name. compiler: Joe Roller, Denver, 303 204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, October 27, 2010, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (*Denotes that there is new

[cobirds] Two Black Scoters, Pacific Loon, Dunlin etc at Chatfield Reservoir

2010-10-31 Thread Joe Roller
on the Plum Creek delta by Steve Stachowiak. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

[cobirds] Dunlin still on S Platte; Harris's Sparrow at the Old Stone House

2011-01-11 Thread Joe Roller
the railroad tracks onto Lark Bunting Lane and follow this Lane south until it ends at the Old Stone House. More information about RMBO is at the website, RMBO.org. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] additional information from Cherry Creek SP today

2011-01-28 Thread Joe Roller
-billed Gulls, and if you see a Black-tailed Gull, please try to get a photo and post to Cobirds asap. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] report of a Harris's Hawk at Red Rocks. ? Escaped or wild?

2011-02-13 Thread Joe Roller
, and that hand may not have all five fingers. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] No luck on the Fort Morgan female Eurasian Wigeon (EUWI)

2011-02-15 Thread Joe Roller
on the wigeon. He says that many local birders have seen it at that site and that I have won the ignoble prize for being the first to miss it. The ratio of the beautifulness of the weather to the number of target birds was quite high. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Slightly off topic: Rest in Peace, Bonny State Park

2011-02-16 Thread Joe Roller
will not notice the repurposing, but it may be more difficult to find a bathroom or a place to park. So make your plans to enjoy the avifauna of Bonny State Park, before it morphs into Bonny perhaps hiking lands. Joe Roller, friend of Bonny -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Detailed information on the possible Yellow-eyed Junco last seen 3 days ago (long)

2011-03-10 Thread Joe Roller
loyal to their breeding grounds in southern Arizona and according to Sibley's guide, there is only one record from a near-by state, that being one seen in the Big Bend region of Texas. When I excitedly told my wife this whole, long story she exclaimed, All that and you didn't see the bird? Alas. Joe

[cobirds] Jumbo fee to enter Prewitt and Jumbo Reservoirs in Northeast Colorado!

2011-03-16 Thread Joe Roller
- priceless. Please note that everything in the first paragraph is true. I don't make everything up. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] BCSP update (forwarded from Larry Arnold)

2011-04-12 Thread Joe Roller
as always. Good luck everyone! Larry -Original Message- *From:* Joe Roller [mailto:jroll...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, April 12, 2011 3:16 PM *To:* larry arnold *Subject:* Re: [wsbn] FW: BCSP sent to Larry Arnold about 3 PM today: Larry, the notification looks good. I would

[cobirds] BLACK-CHINNED SPARROW carrying nesting material

2011-04-14 Thread Joe Roller
parking lot. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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. For more options, visit

[cobirds] Correction about site of breeding of BCSP in 2010 a link to BCSP song

2011-04-14 Thread Joe Roller
://identify.whatbird.com/obj/270/_/Black-chinned_Sparrow.aspx Copy and paste that link, then open the Whatbird site and click on the arrow under listen to songs and calls. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, Sunday, April 17

2011-04-17 Thread Joe Roller
will be to Chatfield Reservoir led by Bob Shade (303-975-2476). Meet at 0700 at the Swim Beach just after the west entrance to the park. Parks pass required. 1/2 day trip. Bring water, but lunch, snacks optional. Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports

[cobirds] Violet-green Swallows in Las Animas County

2011-04-17 Thread Joe Roller
Paul Tennery reports that Violet-green Swallows were seen today near Valdez, in Las Animas County. Forwarded from his phone. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] Colorado RBA, for Monday, April 18, 2011

2011-04-18 Thread Joe Roller
appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month! Keep up the great work! Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, April 19

2011-04-18 Thread Joe Roller
water, but lunch, snacks optional. We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding, etc. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Colorado Rare BIrd Alert for Thursday, April 21

2011-04-21 Thread Joe Roller
Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- 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] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for April 21, improved version

2011-04-21 Thread Joe Roller
Museum of Nature and Science We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Report for Friday, April 22

2011-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
25, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science We appreciate the reports by birders visiting the Centennial State this month. Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] DFO field trips for Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24

2011-04-22 Thread Joe Roller
ponds, wetlands, grassland and creek. Spring migration should be underway, so expect surprises. Bring lunch. Telescope and 2-way radio will be useful if you wish to bring them. Plan to be back at the carpool meeting place by 1700 at the latest. (Information forwarded by Joe Roller). * -- You

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, April 23

2011-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
at the carpool meeting place by 1700 at the latest. * Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- 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] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Saturday, April 23, improved version

2011-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
at the latest. * Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver Please call me at 303 204-0828 with reports or corrections. -- 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] Colorado Rare BIrd Alert for Sunday 4/24

2011-04-24 Thread Joe Roller
, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science Good Birding. Joe Roller, Denver 303 204-0828 Please excuse any errors, omissions or format issues, as I have been having a computer problem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Two Whimbrel, one Peregrine at Cherry Creek, Arapahoe

2011-04-30 Thread Joe Roller
-faced Ibis did not include their Glossy cousin. A Peregrine Falcon lifted from the SE corner mudflats and circled, gaining altitude. Otherwise, the usual suspects held court - Willet, Long-billed Dowitcher, plenty of American Avocets. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Migration notes from Phillips County

2011-05-01 Thread Joe Roller
* Chimney Swift 1 FOS * * *Holyoke - Frenchman's Creek near sewer ponds* Northern Waterthrush FOS Common Yellowthroat FOS *Holyoke Cemetery* Wilson's Warbler FOS Yellow-rumps, Orange-crowns Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] RFI: did anyone try for the Jeffco Tricolored Heron today?

2011-05-01 Thread Joe Roller
I may search the general area in the AM, as it is a spectacular Jefferson County rarity. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] RUFOUS-COLLARED SPARROW in Georgetown, CO; heard and seen well; possible new CO record

2011-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
get to Georgetown. Joe Roller PS This is not a joke. This is the news as I heard it. *From:* tank6...@aol.com [mailto:tank6...@aol.com] *Sent:* Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:40 PM *To:* veronicah...@q.com *Cc:* sedge_w...@yahoo.ca *Subject:* Rufous-collared Sparrow sighting, Georgetown Hi

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow (likely an escaped cage bird) photographed 5/9

2011-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
to Tierra del Fuego. It is unlikely to be like fancy-restaurant chickens, i.e., cage-free. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] Book signing at the CFO Convention, May 21, Grand Junction

2011-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
for purchase. Support your local authors and own a collector's item! *Birds of Western Colorado*: Bob Righter, Karen Levad, Coen Dexter, Kim Potter, and Don Radovich *Wild Birding Colorado*: Cole Wild and Nick Komar *Birds of Wyoming*: Doug Faulkner See you there, Joe Roller, CFO Board -- You received

[cobirds] Return trip to Denver from the CFO Convention, the friendly folk of Georgetown and a sparrow yarn

2011-05-24 Thread Joe Roller
first one, the first US record, was found by visiting birders in a little town called Georgetown, Colorado..and I was there! In fact, that's where I met your grandmother! Or, Decades ago, in 2011, a little sparrow escaped from a lion cage! No, really, child! Would I kid you? Joe Roller

[cobirds] Singing male Blackpoll Warbler at Cherry Creek

2011-05-27 Thread Joe Roller
Larry Modesitt and I enjoyed a cooperative singing male Blackpoll Warbler and a singing male American Redstart with the first 50 - 100 yards of the trail that goes north from the Prairie Loop observation deck at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Arapahoe County. We were hoping that those were harbingers

[cobirds] RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD AT LAST CHANCE, Washington County

2011-05-28 Thread Joe Roller
Mark Peterson just phoned me to report a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at Last Chance, along with a Magnolia Warbler and 2 American Redstarts. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Bobolink in Washington County near Prewitt

2011-05-30 Thread Joe Roller
. The large flock of White-faced Ibis that Mlodinow and others reported this week was still in Beebe Draw (Weld County Road 42, near Road 45), and 2 Glossy Ibis were amongst them. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Nice article about our birding hobby in the Holyoke Enterprise, Phillips County

2011-05-31 Thread Joe Roller
The word our birding hobby is reaching the four corners of Colorado, with a nice article by reporter, Darci Tomky, in the Holyoke Enterprise of Phillips County. While I cannot provide a direct link to the article, which includes stunning photos by Walbek, Kellner, etc, you can readily find it by

[cobirds] The Western Gull has moved from the sandspit at Chatfield! Quo vadis?

2011-06-01 Thread Joe Roller
, I will post promptly. Obvious places to check are the body of the lake and the South Platte or Plum Creek deltas. Joe Roller -- 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] The Western Gull is back at the tip of the sandspit, NOW

2011-06-01 Thread Joe Roller
the gang who are there. Joe Roller -- 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. For more options

[cobirds] Western Gull has left the swim beach

2011-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
slope birds are en route. Thanks, Joe Roller -- 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. For more

[cobirds] The Western Gull is at the Swim Beach NOW

2011-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
Steve Larson got the word out that the bird just returned to the swim beach on the west side of Chatfield State Park, Jefferson county. 3:20 PM Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] RFI: please update sightings of the Western Gull to Cobirds today

2011-06-04 Thread Joe Roller
There are some West Slope birders (and probably others) who have not been able to get away from West Slope duties, but plan to look for the gull at 6 PM when they arrive and again in the AM. THANKS, Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Veteran birders view Western Gull at the Chatfield Swim Beach, 12:10

2011-06-09 Thread Joe Roller
it received its current appellation. Joe was the first ever recipient of the Colorado Field Ornithologists Lifetime Achievement Award, and he celebrated his 90th birthday last winter. THANKS for the update, and keep on birding, Joe Himmel! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Phillips County redux. (a note re: ducks, eg, Hooded Merganser, rare in summer in NECO)

2011-06-14 Thread Joe Roller
-rumped Sandpipers, 8 American Avocets as well as Killdeer, Mallard, Northern Pintail and both Blue-winged and Green-winged Teal, mostly in Phillips County. As the water subsides more mudflats will be exposed, which is propitious for the southbound shorebird migration, which starts next week. Joe Roller

[cobirds] Phoebe Bridge at Chatfield

2011-06-21 Thread Joe Roller
Heron. At Phoebe Bridge, fishing is not allowed and pishing is discouraged. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] Eastern Phoebes continue at Phoebe Bridge, Chatfield

2011-06-23 Thread Joe Roller
historical precedents such as McNichols Arena, the Eisenhower Tunnel and the Washington Monument (see the County birding web site for directions). This may be the farthest west that Eastern Phoebes have successfully nested in Colorado. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Swan ID: Trumpeter vs Tundra vs Black

2011-06-24 Thread Joe Roller
(and the occasional Mute) Swans, one will be primed with these mental images. Photo op too. AND if you have Mandarin Duck, Jungle Fowl and some sparrow on your pending acceptance list, now you can add Black Swan. Caution: take care in parking along the narrow shoulder of this busy road. Joe Roller

[cobirds] No Scissor-tail Flycatcher at Chatfield at 2 PM

2011-06-28 Thread Joe Roller
I searched the area (now being called Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Meadow) which was well-described in the earlier post but did not see the juvy Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, or any other T*yrannus* flycatchers for that matter. It is likely to be nearby, and more scanning may yet be fruitful. Joe

[cobirds] Hybridization between Yellow-crowned and Black-crowned Night-Herons, what is known about that?

2011-06-28 Thread Joe Roller
is described in this article from Western Birds: http://www.westernfieldornithologists.org/docs/abstracts/39-4FP.pdf There are photos and detailed measurements of growth rates, etc. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] A face only a mother could love: juvy Caracara

2011-07-09 Thread Joe Roller
of a parent Caracara with a fledgling. The caption is, Don't worry, baby, you might be little and ugly now, but when you grow up, you will be big and ugly like your Dad. http://www.johnafdem.com/keyword/w5e9895sm/1/133021_m6kcnrF#133021_m6kcnrF Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message

[cobirds] migration notes, Phillips County

2011-07-09 Thread Joe Roller
post, but who cares? Joe Roller -- 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. For more options

[cobirds] migration notes, Phillips County

2011-07-09 Thread Joe Roller
post, but who cares? Joe Roller -- 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. For more options

[cobirds] Re: migration notes, Phillips County

2011-07-09 Thread Joe Roller
From yesterday. Joe On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Joe Roller jroll...@gmail.com wrote: While atlasing with Doug Kibbe, Jeff Dawson and Cynthia Madsen, we found a Marbled Godwit in Phillips County at the playa at Roads 2 and 29. A few miles west of Road 6, we photographed a second cycle

[cobirds] Factoids about Crested Caracaras and request for more information

2011-07-09 Thread Joe Roller
, which is the part I am least clear about. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] Swallows perched on the ground on warm days: SUNBATHING behavior

2011-07-10 Thread Joe Roller
oil and removes dry skin and mites. While they may enjoy the heat however, the RSPB called on people to put water out to stop birds overheating and becoming dehydrated. We have had a lot of water for them this summer, but during hot spells they do need to cool down, Miss Rogers added. Joe

[cobirds] One last reference for sunbathing birds

2011-07-10 Thread Joe Roller
This is a better reference, which I meant to include in my sunbathing note. http://64.106.42.23/sora/JFO/v063n01/p0053-p0056.pdf Watch for sunbathing in swallows when you are in the field this summer. Please take notes to share. Do not try this at home without sunscreen and a lifeguard. Joe

[cobirds] Yuma County Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

2011-07-12 Thread Joe Roller
While atlasing out east today, I found and photographed an adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher along Yuma County Road Y, just south of Road 59, near the Phillips/Yuma County line. The Amherst area northeast of Holyoke in Phillips County has received 6 inches of rain in the past four days. Joe Roller

Re: [cobirds] YOY Broad-winged Hawk, Lakewood

2011-07-18 Thread Joe Roller
Great news, Pete! I am aware of only one previous successful instance of documented breeding by Broad-winged Hawks in Colorado. That was a pair in Fort Collins in 1978, written up by Peter Gent in Western Birds. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM, Peter Plage peter.pl

Re: [cobirds] Bizarre Bird Behavior - anting, dusting, ticking?

2011-07-19 Thread Joe Roller
not yet thought of. I hope that we do get some plausible interpretation. Joe Roller, Denver On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 7:02 PM, mfg5...@live.com mfg5...@live.com wrote: Observed something rather strange on Sunday driving down my street about noon. A bird,(sp unidentified but likely a house finch

[cobirds] Least Bittern and Peregrine Falcon at Holcim wetlands, Fremont County

2011-08-07 Thread Joe Roller
on a tall snag on the north side of the marsh. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] RMBO BBQ for the Birds 8/27, with author of The Big Year and the Governor!

2011-08-17 Thread Joe Roller
to RMBO.org to see what we have been up to lately. This event keeps getting bigger and better each year, so plan to come, bring a friend and I'll see you there! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Red Phalarope continues at Boulder Reservoir

2011-09-17 Thread Joe Roller
described as the Grey Phalarope (English name) in this plumage. Thanks to Chris Nunes for finding it! Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] Prothonotary Warbler glimpsed at Lake Estes, Larimer County, 9/19; also Dusky Grouse in RMNP (too long)

2011-09-19 Thread Joe Roller
of the pair's acquaintance. (Wikipedia and common knowledge). The Prothonotary Warbler is a robust bird, weighing twice as much as a Wilson's Warbler (16 grams to 7.7 grams), according to Sibley. A gram is 1/1000th of a kilogram... but I digress. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message

[cobirds] Five American Golden-Plovers and a Black-bellied Plover at birdy BYO Playa, Weld County

2011-09-25 Thread Joe Roller
. It will be interesting to check the BYO Playa as the migration continues to unfold. What could turn up? More plovers? The long-billed shorebirds? Buffy? Do Tattlers ever Wander? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] BYO Playa (Weld County) shorebird show even better today

2011-09-26 Thread Joe Roller
Grassland and all were dessicated, so the July four inch cloudburst, reported by the landowners, must have been a very local downpour. Joe plans to look at the BYO Playa every few days and report in. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Yuma County birds on 10/14: red Fox Sparrow, Winter Wren, etc. LATE report, sorry

2011-10-16 Thread Joe Roller
(up until 1991) was five on October 24, 1987,at Hale, Yuma County. This probably meant the hamlet of Hale, but the Hale Ponds picnic site is where I looked, and yes, one was there. I hope to go back on October 24 and see four more. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Red-throated Loon and Surf Scoters continue at Cherry Creek; viewing tips

2011-10-17 Thread Joe Roller
easier from the Lake Loop now. The 3 Surf Scoters were together, sleeping, in a small flotilla and much closer to the east side. They were on a line between the north end of the picnic shelters and the marina. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow seen at Red Rocks, Jeffco

2011-11-03 Thread Joe Roller
members of the Zonothrichia genus and a Curve-billed Thrasher were seen daily all winter. Who knows what will be there when you visit, bearing seed? Fox Sparrow? Harris's Sparrow? Canyon Towhee? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] COLORADO RARE BIRD REPORT for Monday, November 7

2011-11-07 Thread Joe Roller
compiler: Joe Roller Date: November 7, 2011 e-mail: rba@cfo-link phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert applicable for Monday, November 7, 2011 updated at 10 AM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning

[cobirds] Swamp Sparrow at Cherry Creek Reservoir marshes

2011-11-10 Thread Joe Roller
find an easier route to that site and adequate directions. He is leading the DFO trip to Cherry Creek this Saturday. Thanks to Doug for wanting to march on when I was ready to bag it. Moments later we found the bird. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] COMMON GROUND DOVE near Julesberg right now

2011-11-12 Thread Joe Roller
Park, CLOSED FOR DEER HUNTING. At that point, go RIGHT 40 yds and the bird was on the road. This is basically on an island in the river. I may go if a carload wants to go. More better Sunday. Joe Roller 303 204-0828 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] NO sightings of jaeger sp so far today in Denver area

2011-11-17 Thread Joe Roller
I found few gulls at Marston and no jaeger. Chatfield was also a jaeger-free zone. Glenn Walbek and I checked Cherry Creek, which had some delightful Bonaparte's Gulls close by the northwest shore, but no jaegers. Joe Roller, Denver 303 204-0828 Accepting collect calls on any jaeger sighting

[cobirds] Phillips County report - not much

2011-11-21 Thread Joe Roller
Wren. The Wood Thrush has been looked for and not seen for a few days now. The Gun Club pond south-east of Haxtun was frozen over. I hope to make another trip there in December. Joe Roller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] NO sightings of American Woodcock in Burlington today, despite efforts to see it

2011-12-02 Thread Joe Roller
and they appreciate it. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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. For more

[cobirds] Brant update at Chatfield

2011-12-03 Thread Joe Roller
, in parallel with the recent split of Cackling Goose from Canada Goose. So if possible, make for the shores of beautiful Chatfield Reservoir (State Parks pass required or pay a day fee of $8). Once the split occurs, you can proudly augment your state lift, life list, day list, whatever, by ONE. Joe

[cobirds] White-cheeked American Wigeon near Longmont; an odd duck

2011-12-05 Thread Joe Roller
by going east on 119 from I-25 to COlroado, AKA WEld 13, but the roads there are named, not numbered. Go a few miles south til you see the dam on the right, turn into the park there and mount the low dam, being careful not to scare off the waterfowl. Joe Roller -- You received this message because

[cobirds] PINE WARBLER at Denver West Office Park, Jeffco

2011-12-19 Thread Joe Roller
and other birds several years ago. The feeder is still there, but was empty when I walked past. Note of interest: On Google maps, the south end of Bldg 4 is labelled EXECUTIVE INTELLIGENCE, which is both a business operation with that building and additionally may be an oxymoron. Merry Christmas, Joe

[cobirds] Reporting Snowy Owl sightings

2011-12-20 Thread Joe Roller
If anyone sees a Snowy Owl in Colorado this winter, please wait a couple of days and report the sighting to the nearest ranger and put it in the newspaper a few days after that, then report it to eBird. :) :) Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Aurora Reservoir is closed today

2011-12-25 Thread Joe Roller
closed on New Year's Day, which falls on Sunday, January 1 next year. Otherwise, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL AT AURORA RESERVOIR, Steve Mlodinow reports

2011-12-31 Thread Joe Roller
be ANYPLACE on the Reservoir. He got borderline photos he told me. You might be able to scope a lot of the lake from the southshore neighborhood. Good luck, Joe Roller, denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] As the year winds down, THANKS to all of you who helped make 2011 a great one.

2011-12-31 Thread Joe Roller
of you who shared your knowledge, your companionship, your patience and support. I am especially grateful to my loving and supportive wife, MaryAnne. It's been a great ride! Have a Happy, Healthy and Birdy 2012. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] TWO SNOWY OWLS near Barr Lake this afternoon!

2012-01-03 Thread Joe Roller
distance overnight last night, and moved a bit more during the day, they have been in the same general area now for 2 days, so the odds of re-finding at least one of them seem pretty good to me. Some searching might be required if they are not content to stay near the stake and the pop bottle. Joe

[cobirds] GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge. First valid Jefferson County record. (long and arguably worth it)

2012-01-09 Thread Joe Roller
with those who work weekdays. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

Re: [cobirds] JEFFCO Greater Roadrunner photo

2012-01-10 Thread Joe Roller
to zoom in a bit. Thanks to Joe Roller for his generous and skilled organization of today's chase that rewarded several of us with a few seconds of viewing. The bird was mostly on the run, but we all had good, but brief, looks at about 35 yards in blazing sunlight. As luck would have it, I had

[cobirds] Re: New and better roadrunner photo! JEFFCO

2012-01-10 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, David. I appreciate your great help. JOe you can see its Toenails. On Jan 10, 3:55 pm, David Waltman djwalt...@comcast.net wrote: When were all leaving, Bob Shade discovered he'd left his water bottle behind. He and Micki went back for it and refound the bird and got this wonderful

[cobirds] RMBO trips to Dinosaur Ridge, Jeffco, to look for Roadrunner on Friday and Saturday

2012-01-11 Thread Joe Roller
weather and it was probably hunkered down in a dense juniper tree, who knows? Please send me a private note at jroll...@gmail.com if you may be coming along. In the meantime, think, Beep, beep! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Correction: Roadrunner trips are on Friday the 13th of January and Saturday the 14th

2012-01-11 Thread Joe Roller
The field trips to look for the roadrunner will be FRIDAY, the 13th and SATURDAY the 14th. Thanks to the 47 sharp-eyed people who mentioned this to me. Sorry about any confusion when I mentioned the correct days, but erred on the dates. Joe Roller -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Only a few more places open for Roadrunner attempt on Fri and Sat

2012-01-12 Thread Joe Roller
was it seen when 4 of us looked for almost 2 hours today. We saw no tracks in the snow either. Joe Roller -- 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] Results of RMBO field trip to Dinosaur Ridge today: Wind 1, Roadrunner 0

2012-01-13 Thread Joe Roller
. I can assure you that we are not. I can provide details if you desire. Joe Roller, Denver If birding were too easy, it wouldn't be any fun! (Murphy) -- 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] RMBO trip to Dinosaur Ridge, Saturday: Wind 0, Roadrunner 1 AND THE NEXT RMBO GROUP TRIP WILL BE SUNDAY at 1:30

2012-01-14 Thread Joe Roller
a Beep, Beep about us birders (or the joggers, bikers, tourists who are frequent the area). It feeds near where humans are prevalent. We have not been disturbing the bird as it goes about its daily foraging circuit. Joe Roller, Denver I will lead another group there on Monday or Tuesday

[cobirds] Rosy Finches at Red Rocks now, Henwood reports

2012-01-17 Thread Joe Roller
and for keeping track of the comings and goings. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] SNOWY OWL near 138th and Harvest, Adams County

2012-01-21 Thread Joe Roller
weeks. If you have not yet been out to see it, why not today? No doubt it will heed the call of the north before long. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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] Greater Roadrunner seen again today

2012-01-23 Thread Joe Roller
take heart and try again. Joe Roller, Denver PS Several people have had trouble following previous directions to the site, so here is a simpler version. Go west on I-70 and take the MORRISON ROAD exit and proceed south on that road (aka Road 93). After ABOUT .5 miles watch for an angled turn onto

[cobirds] Adult, white SNOWY OWL seen this morning at 138th, near Harvest

2012-01-24 Thread Joe Roller
weather to search the area. Joe Roller, Denver -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Summit County RFI and Cattail Pond (Larimer) 2/11/12

2012-02-12 Thread Joe Roller
and can be hiding in the trees. Pine Grosbeaks are possible on the very tops of trees and Northern Goshawk might fly over briefly. Walk back to two houses you just passed before parking there are feeders with most of the montane birds, at least two sp of Rosy Finches. Joe Roller On Sat, Feb 11

Re: [cobirds] Boulder Co. Aud. 2/28, 7:15pm: Arvind Panjabi, Birds of Two Worlds: The Mexico-Colorado Connection

2012-02-27 Thread Joe Roller
to say hi before the 7:15 slide show and talk. Joe Roller, Denver On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 6:41 AM, Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.comwrote: Boulder Co. Audubon Program Unless otherwise noted, these events are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, 5001 Pennsylvania Ave. (off

[cobirds] Book Signing - Birds of Wyoming by Doug Falkner

2010-04-19 Thread Joe Roller
Doug will be available to SIGN his splendid new book, Birds of Wyoming, at the convention of the Colorado Field Ornithologists, which is being held in Fort Collins from May 21-24th. I am eager to get my copy signed by the author! Joe Roller Denver On Apr 19, 2010, at 8:17 AM, Ted Floyd wrote

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