[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park - Common Poorwill

2010-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
was trying to attract attention from the top of a tree at the new wetlands. 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 For more options, visit this group

[cobirds] RFI: Blackpoll Warbler male: female ratio

2010-05-15 Thread Joe Roller
This is a serious question, for a change. Does anyone know why we see so many more male Blackpoll Warblers each spring than females? 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] Connecticut Warbler Great Crested Flycatcher at Chico Basin Ranch

2010-05-17 Thread Joe Roller
The Conn Warbler was still there at about 1430 today. At about 1600 a Great Crested Flycatcher was seen at the banding station. 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

[cobirds] Annals of Interaction: Cows One, Cattle Egret Zero

2010-05-25 Thread Joe Roller
opera, and the cows won the battle. Be on the look-out for the sequel, Revenge of Bubulcus ibis. Joe Roller PS For extra credit, look up the Greek origin of bucolic. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Clark's Grebe in Summit County

2010-06-08 Thread Joe Roller
River waste water treatment plant and some Mallard looking things that could have resulted from flawed genetic experiment. 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

[cobirds] Crow Valley excellent, for resident birds (only)

2010-06-09 Thread Joe Roller
if other observers today or tomorrow refound the Prairie Warbler, BB Cuckoo or Wood Thrush. Also with a significant change in the weather Friday and Saturday, who knows what will turn up at a migrant trap? Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Acorn Woodpecker still there Thursday morning

2010-07-22 Thread Joe Roller
that a little over half of the birders who tried for it actually saw it, so there is no guarantee. 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] Long-tailed Jaeger still at Cherry Creek Res

2010-09-07 Thread Joe Roller
Quincy Reservoir. Thanks to GLenn Walbek for finding this great bird yesterday. It is a favorite of mine, as is Little Gull for that matter! 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] Prewitt Reservoir today; Mississippi Kite

2010-09-09 Thread Joe Roller
, but virually no other shorebirds. Akron Golf Course pond and Last Chance oasis were devoid of interest. 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

[cobirds] Mountain Chickadees on the plains

2010-09-28 Thread Joe Roller
will feature, as they say at the Forum, Poecile gambeli redux. 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

[cobirds] Cattle Egret at Cherry Creek SP, Arapahoe

2012-04-21 Thread Joe Roller
, and I gathered that it was an immature bird. 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] Re: [Colorado Field Ornithologists] My birding books are packed up at the moment. How...

2012-05-02 Thread Joe Roller
of that county at 7,592 feet. I have NO personal experience and have only been to that county once, but the above info is what I can glean from my references, which are not packed away. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, May 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM, Emily Thurston notification+kr4mryyr4...@facebookmail.com wrote

[cobirds] SCOTT'S ORIOLE at Santa Clara Creek site, Huerfano County, today!

2012-05-21 Thread Joe Roller
from the successful CFO convention. 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] Good article about Hugh and Urling Kingery and birding in The Denver Post!

2012-05-22 Thread Joe Roller
For those of you who might have missed it, here is the link to a well-written (but too brief) article about Colorado's estimable birders, Urling and Hugh Kingery. http://www.denverpost.com/athome/ci_20657820/colorado-pairs-home-near-franktown-is-bird-watching Joe Roller, Denver -- You received

[cobirds] Last Chance rest stop, Washington County

2012-05-27 Thread Joe Roller
) Variety of species seems to change daily, if not during each hour! 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

[cobirds] More on the Yellow-throated - Plumbeous Vireo pair at Chatfield S.P. (Jefferson County)

2012-05-31 Thread Joe Roller
chose to nest right over the trail. So the *extra* impact by birders, compared to other human activities will be low. Joe Roller, Denver RMBO -- 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] Vireos at Chatfield seen sitting down on the job!

2012-06-04 Thread Joe Roller
. Plumbeous Vireo eggs require 14 days of incubation, and the young fledge about 14 days after hatching. If you want to help monitor the nest of this rare pairing of two species of vireos, please contact me at: jroll...@gmail.com Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: RMBO trip to N Park, Grand and Jackson Co.

2012-06-21 Thread Joe Roller
down time. (One of my favorite bird words, is lek, which I was told means playground in some Scandinavian language). Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 4:26 PM, Kayleen A Niyo k...@kayniyo.com wrote: A few of us went up to N Park Friday to help a bit with the RMBO ColonyWatch counting

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, June 26 at 0810

2012-06-26 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 26, 2012 email:rba at cfobirds.org phone: 303- 303-659-8750204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, June 26, 2012, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning

Re: [cobirds] Last Chance Fire

2012-06-26 Thread Joe Roller
, four miles south of Last Chance, and roared north through there, crossing Hway 36 and was not 100% contained until it had run 6 or 8 miles north of 36, along Hway 71. The fire was said to have been ignited by sparks from a tire blow-out on a vehicle traveling south of Last Chance on Hway 71. Joe

[cobirds] Last Chance migrant trap totally devastated. So sad

2012-06-26 Thread Joe Roller
it will be interesting to see how things improve from here, etc. Joe Roller, in Denver and in the dumps -- 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Wednesday, June 27th at 0930

2012-06-27 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 27, 2012 email:rba at cfobirds.org phone: 303-204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, June 27, 2012, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message

[cobirds] NO sighting of Tri-colored Heron in Wheat RIdge this morning

2012-06-27 Thread Joe Roller
Greenbelt or other spots in the Clear Creek area? 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

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, June 28

2012-06-28 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: June 28, 2012 email:rba at cfobirds.org phone: 303-204-0828 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, June 28, 2012, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message

[cobirds] Buteo behavior during Last Chance fire

2012-07-06 Thread Joe Roller
of this kind of avian response to a prairie fire? 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 ACORN WOODPECKER in Jeffco on July 10

2012-07-11 Thread Joe Roller
Road (also known as hway 97). If you go there, please post positive OR negative results or send them to me. 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] Trying to track down an eBird report of a Mexican Jay near Elbert

2012-07-21 Thread Joe Roller
to notice this kind of report and not know how to track it down, other than visiting the location, which is not near my home. Joe Roller, venting spleen in Denver, Colorado -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Request for photos of the Last Chance birding habitat from BEFORE the recent fire

2012-07-21 Thread Joe Roller
. 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 options, visit https

[cobirds] Has anyone been out to Barr Lake? Info requested about the Royal Tern

2012-08-02 Thread Joe Roller
there again myself tomorrow and can coordinate with anyone else who might want to go. 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. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Six alternate plumage Black-Bellied Plovers at Barr Lake (Adams)

2012-08-16 Thread Joe Roller
. The lake has receded like my brother's hairline, and in the southeast corner of what is left of this mighty water body, there you might find the target birds. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

Re: [cobirds] Thank you, Fawn Brook Inn, Boulder County

2012-08-20 Thread Joe Roller
and various institutions have received such awards for their hospitality in welcoming birders. THANKS to the Groicers! It's been a good run. Joe Roller, Board, CFO On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Tom Wilberding Boulder CO twilberd...@comcast.net wrote: Hello birders, For 33 years Hermann

Re: [cobirds] Manitou Lake Waterthrush ID help

2012-08-23 Thread Joe Roller
Springs State Wildlife Area, El Paso. I vaguely recall seeing one in the 90's in CO. When will CO get the more rare Lawrence's Warbler, also a Golden-winged x Blue-winged Warbler hybrid? Probably never. Joe Roller, Denver On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 10:12 PM, Robb Hinds robbh5...@gmail.com wrote: I have

[cobirds] More reasons to sign up for the RMBO Barbecue for the Birds, this Saturday

2012-08-23 Thread Joe Roller
and a couple of friends. Larry Modesitt has personally arranged for the weather to be quite pleasant. Thanks, Larry! Joe Roller, Denver, RMBO Board [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: RMBO logo smallest] http://www.rmbo.org/ -- You received this message

[cobirds] JUVENAL PLUMAGE CURLEW SANDPIPER at Jackson Reservoir NOW

2012-08-23 Thread Joe Roller
. This rare CURLEW SANDPIPER is with a Buff-breasted Sandpiper and would be only the 3rd CO record if approved by the CBRC. Good luck if you go. You may want to walk out on the mudflat. Rubber boots are highly recommended. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Walk-up Registration is Welcome at RMBO Barbecue for the Birds!

2012-08-24 Thread Joe Roller
. 25 (cash, check, Mastercard, Visa or Discover). Admission includes lunch and all activities. $11 members $13 non-members $6 ages 5 through 12 Under 5 free Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Duane Nelson Receives RMBO's prestigious Rich Levad Award

2012-08-27 Thread Joe Roller
Duane Nelson has been a pillar of the Colorado birding community for decades and a friend, teacher and guide to many of us. Karen Levad, the widow of famed RMBO field biologist Rich Levad, presented the Rich Levad Award to Duane at the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory's annual Barbecue for the

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Van Bibber Park, (Jeffco), but farther west

2012-09-04 Thread Joe Roller
is from the north side of the parking lot. A juvy Western Kingbird was near the Scissor-tailed. 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, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Mountain Chickadee, Rocky Mtn Natl Park ? record high altitude?

2012-09-10 Thread Joe Roller
Eric, You were correct to be surprised. That's a pretty high altitude! Bob and Bob show MOCH at about 11,200 feet, routinely, with no little Dots to indicate a one time higher record. Joe Roller,Denver On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Eric DeFonso bay.w...@gmail.com wrote: Please, let me

[cobirds] RUDDY TURNSTONE continues on Logan County side of Prewitt Reservoir

2012-09-11 Thread Joe Roller
there and do not require a Lawrence of Arabia type trek, as has been needed at Jackson, etc. They were accompanied by a few Sanderlings. Please note that Prewitt is now closed to scuba diving. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler at Washington Park, Denver County

2012-09-17 Thread Joe Roller
are now to Washington Park. 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

[cobirds] Chestnut-sided Warbler continues in Washington Park, Denver County

2012-09-18 Thread Joe Roller
Avenue as it continues west into the park from South Franklin Street. From there check the trees near the park bench that is on the NE corner of Grasmere Lake. This is near the Bowling Green also. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] First fall female Chestnut-sided continues at Wash Park, Denver

2012-09-20 Thread Joe Roller
. Tina Jones was very patient and stayed a little longer until she got great looks. 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

Re: [cobirds] Large flock of Sandhill Cranes, Fort Collins, Larimer Co.

2012-10-05 Thread Joe Roller
Thanks, Matt! It would be cool if other birders farther south listen for this flock and post up to the minute reports as the flock tracks south! Then I can go outside at the precise moment they fly over chilly Denver and get back inside by the cozy fireplace right away! Joe Roller, Denver

[cobirds] Annals of Geography. Karlene's Pond at Belmar Park, in honor of Karlene Schofield

2012-10-08 Thread Joe Roller
it Karlene's Pond. 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] Please forward to Warren Finch

2012-10-08 Thread Joe Roller
Dick, I don't have Warren's email address. Could you send it to me or just forward my note about Karlene's Pond to him? thanks. Tell Marie I am thinking about her. Joe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send

[cobirds] Last Chance Oasis Appreciation Day, Saturday, November 3rd

2012-10-10 Thread Joe Roller
to say thanks and we'll find something for you to do! 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

[cobirds] Sapsucker at Last Chance, probably an adult, male Yellow-bellied

2012-10-12 Thread Joe Roller
intersection that is West of the old motel. 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] Birdy at Last Chance? not so much

2012-10-26 Thread Joe Roller
Birds I found at Last Chance, the Oasis and behind the motel today from 9-10:30. Downy Woodpecker 1 Northern Shrike 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 American Robin 4 White-crowned Sparrow 2 Dark-eyed Junco 6 House Sparrow - 25 Joe Roller, Denver Time flies like the wind. Fruit flies like bananas

[cobirds] Final details: Nov 3rd, Last Chance Oasis Appreciation Day cleanup. New start time is 10:30.

2012-10-29 Thread Joe Roller
and share a meal. (Not much happens out at Last Chance without a casserole, which is a good thing). Work gloves, old clothes, a salad or dessert to share and an appetite are all you need to bring. Some of you might bring a shovel or pick-ax, as some of the objet's d'art are semi-buried. Thanks, Joe Roller

[cobirds] Wow! Is 23 Common Loons a high count for Colorado?

2012-10-30 Thread Joe Roller
! I'll through this out on the can you top this list. 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

[cobirds] Thanks! There are enough birders signed up for Last Chance Oasis for Saturday!

2012-11-02 Thread Joe Roller
comes through and we will plant some native shrubs. Thanks again to those who signed 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

Re: [cobirds] Re: Unidentified Sparrow at my feeder - can anyone identify? Littleton, CO

2012-11-12 Thread Joe Roller
The bicolored bill makes it an American Tree Sparrow in my book. Joe Roller On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Dave Cameron davedn...@msn.com wrote: Looks like a Song Sparrow, albeit a dark one. Dave Cameron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Colorado Field Ornithologists requests Nominations for Ron Ryder, Lifetime Achievement and Appreciation Awards.

2012-11-15 Thread Joe Roller
Birders, The CFO Board will review nominations from any CFO member for these prestigious awards. Criteria for each award and a complete list of past recipients can be found at: http://cfobirds.org/business/awards.htm Notice that these awards are not necessarily given every year. Please email me

[cobirds] No bird seed allowed at BCLP? No fair! How dare they!

2012-11-23 Thread Joe Roller
into the exciting world of civil disobedience! Three of us are signed up so far to either go your bail or visit you in jail. 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] Plan to work things out with the Rangers and Manager at BCLP

2012-11-23 Thread Joe Roller
there is no need to be there by dawn's early light. Joe Roller, Denver On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Tom Wilberding twilberd...@comcast.netwrote: Hello Bear Creek Lake Park, ** ** Many Colorado birders have enjoyed seeing the Brambling at your Coyote trail on the bridge. Some have spread

[cobirds] I'll let you know how we can cooperate with the Park after I meet with them Saturday

2012-11-23 Thread Joe Roller
opportunity for the Park to get some publicity based on the out of state birders who are poised to fly out here. The extra fees pale in comparison to a newspaper article, a nice note to the head of Lakewood State Parks from ABA, warm fuzzy feelings, etc, etc. Thanks again for the input. Joe Roller

[cobirds] Forwarded: a note of appreciation from a Massachusetts birder

2012-11-24 Thread Joe Roller
Joe, I saw your post to CO birds. Thanks for working on the seed issue. I tend to agreed that feeding the wildlife is not a great practice but in this case the impacts seem minimal. I flew from Massachusetts to see the Brambling, paid my fee for two days, and saw it on the second day thanks to a

[cobirds] Explanation from Lakewood Regional Parks Supervisor about how to use bird seed at the Park

2012-11-26 Thread Joe Roller
Supervisor City of Lakewood This explains everything. Now we are ready for the Hoary Redpoll. 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] CFO Landowner Appreciation Plaque presented at Last Chance, Colorado

2012-12-15 Thread Joe Roller
will be another chance for all of us to get together. Photos and an article about the history, birds and people of Last Chance will appear in the April edition of *Colorado Birds*. Thanks, Joe Roller, CFO Board -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Ann Molison's email may have been hijacked.

2012-12-24 Thread Joe Roller
I received 5 suspicious looking emails in a row from her address, and suggest not opening those til situation clarified. 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] Helpful photos comparing two redpoll species side by side

2013-01-11 Thread Joe Roller
-by-side photos of perched Common and Hoary Redpolls, feather by feather. This comes up aces in my opinion. All of the other photos I have seen have been quite useful, and thanks to all the photographers and descriptors. Joe Roller, Denver Founding member of CHORES Common and Hoary Observers

Re: [cobirds] South Plattte (Canyon? ) Reservoir

2013-01-24 Thread Joe Roller
and birders have preceded you and had the same effect on the birds. If Greater Scaup are not seen in the Reservoir, continue east on Viable Road til it ends and look for ducks on the small ponds there. Joe Roller On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:53 AM, Hugh Kingery ouze...@aol.com wrote: Cobirders have

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, Sunday, February 3, 2013

2013-02-03 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller** Date: February 3, 2013 email:rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, February 3, 2013, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you

[cobirds] Colorado RBA, Tuesday, February 5 update

2013-02-05 Thread Joe Roller
property, seen on Feb 3. Go afield and find a bird! Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, February 7

2013-02-07 Thread Joe Roller
. Trip will end by noon, so lunch is optional. RSVP at (303)772-6048 or email Chris. (christ...@q.com) Bon chance avec les oiseaux! Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, February 9, 2013

2013-02-08 Thread Joe Roller
Barrow’s Goldeneyes and other waterfowl. Trip will end by noon, so lunch is optional. RSVP at (303)772-6048 or email Chris. (christ...@q.com) Have fun in the field. Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, February 10, 2013

2013-02-10 Thread Joe Roller
. We hope to see Barrow’s Goldeneyes and other waterfowl. Trip will end by noon, so lunch is optional. RSVP at (303)772-6048 or email Chris. (christ...@q.com) Not to worry, Joyce will be back soon. Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 11, 2013.

2013-02-11 Thread Joe Roller
. * * Joe Roller Denver 303 204-0828 or jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Ginormous rafter of Wild Turkeys in Morgan County

2013-02-12 Thread Joe Roller
, I realized that I had missed the larger part of the rafter. The count this time was 290. That is more than enough for one turkey a day between now and Thanksgiving, with giblets to spare. In contrast to one or two of my messages from the distant past, I am serious this time. Joe Roller, Denver

[cobirds] Join in on the fun at Last Chance Habitat Restoration Day, Saturday, April 6!

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Roller
on April 6th. Thank you! Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com 303 204-0828 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Taxonomic status of Mexican Duck, gleanings from the literature

2013-03-21 Thread Joe Roller
://1birds.com/aou-to-leave-mexican-duck-in-limbo.htm I am confident that there are many more sites worth visiting for those of you who might not follow college basketball. Your faithful correspondent, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Final invitation to help at Last Chance this Saturday, April 6

2013-04-03 Thread Joe Roller
, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Black-necked Stilts, Bonaparte's Gull at birdy Weld County site - Stewart Farm Pond

2013-04-07 Thread Joe Roller
near Lower Latham and Beebe Draw. A scope is needed to see the birds well, but one is not so close as to flush them. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[cobirds] Successful Habitat Restoration Day at Last Chance Oasis!

2013-04-07 Thread Joe Roller
Birders and other friends, Most of you are aware that the famous migrant trap, the Last Chance Oasis, suffered from the June 2012 wildfire. Last November birders joined local folks and held a clean-up day there to show our appreciation for the generous and open access we have enjoyed for decades

[cobirds] LITTLE GULL continues at Lake Meredith, Crowley County at 7 PM

2013-04-07 Thread Joe Roller
Cheryl Teuton phoned to report that this great (though Little) gull, was seen again at dusk by her, Dan Brooke, Duane Nelson and Stan Oswald. Good luck if you plan to drive down to look for it Monday! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Tomorrow

2013-04-18 Thread Joe Roller
Please send me some details about where you plan to go, when you will return, etc, so I can make an informed choice about going. I have not heard. Maybe I missed the memo. Many thanks, Joe On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM, nert...@comcast.net wrote: Lets meet at DOW at 6:30. Norm -- You

[cobirds] Painted Redstart, wherefore art thou?

2013-04-23 Thread Joe Roller
sanguine expectation of seeing this mega-rarity. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[cobirds] Migration notes from Chatfield; Wilson's, Orange-crowned Warblers, et al. Douglas/Jeffco

2013-04-24 Thread Joe Roller
seems to bring new birds. I'm glad that February is well behind us. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Today at Chatfield SP

2013-05-01 Thread Joe Roller
, pipits. Nothing rare, but as usual with spring storms, there were lots of birds to see, but it was hard on those birds. The weather may break this evening, then clear after another snowy night. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Summer Tanager, Hooded Warbler, Poorwill, Peregrine at Melody Tempel Grove, Bent County

2013-05-02 Thread Joe Roller
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[cobirds] Western Palm Warbler continues in Denver County

2013-05-07 Thread Joe Roller
that trickles into the river there. It was low in the shrubs and confiding, allowing for great photo ops. Too bad I did not remember to bring my camera. Thanks, Gary! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] The Sewage Ponds of Phillips County and Other Mother’s Day Travel Ideas.

2013-05-09 Thread Joe Roller
floating along - on the sewage ponds of Phillips County. Joe Roller, Denver Reprinted despite popular demand from a 2009 posting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, May 10

2013-05-10 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: May 10, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 10, 2013 @ 6:25 AM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, May 11, updated at 8:50 PM on 5/10

2013-05-10 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for May 11, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, May 11, 2013, updated at 8:50 PM on May 10, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird

[cobirds] Crow Valley, Lower Latham, Stewarts Pond

2013-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
and residents don't seem to have heard about it yet in northeast CO. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, May 12

2013-05-12 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for May 12, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, May 12, 2013, updated at 6:40 AM, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

[cobirds] Report from Fort Logan Cemetery, SW Denver. NEGATIVE NEWS on Cerulean Warbler

2013-05-12 Thread Joe Roller
a Cerulean Warbler, please phone me at 303 204-0828 and I will post it on Cobirds at once from my speeding vehicle. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 13, early report; complete update mid-day today

2013-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for Monday, May 13, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 PLEASE NOTE THAT A MORE COMPLETE UPDATE WILL BE POSTED AT MID-DAY TODAY. ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 13, 2013, partially updated at 0600

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 13, at 1 PM

2013-05-13 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for Monday, May 13, 2013, 1 PM email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 13, 2013, updated at 1 PM, sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird

[cobirds] North Boulder Bobolinks are back!

2013-05-14 Thread Joe Roller
Alan Bell asked me to post this message: Bobolinks were back this morning in the fields along Nimbus Road north of Spurgeon Reservoir. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, May 14

2013-05-14 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller ** Date: Report for Monday, May 14, 2013, updated at 6:25 AM** email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 ** ** This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 14, 2013. sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

[cobirds] RFI: Last Chance rarities and migration news

2013-05-14 Thread Joe Roller
for inclusion in the local weekly newsletter, View from Lindon capably written by intrepid reporter Lois Scott. For example, there was quite a buzz about Tammy and Ira Sanders' report of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near Last Chance a few days ago. Thanks, Joe Roller, Denver -- You received

[cobirds] Migration note: Lark Buntings near Watkins

2013-05-14 Thread Joe Roller
Carole Larsen asked me to post this migration note. ( Forwarded from her by Joe Roller, Denver). We saw a male Lark Bunting in breeding plumage on a fence Sunday May 12th at two different times – 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Was on the west side of Manilla Rd between I-70 and Colfax, south of the farm

[cobirds] Piping Plover in Holyoke, Phillips County

2013-05-15 Thread Joe Roller
record, I believe. He's having a good shorebird day (as of his 7:20 AM call), with sightings of Semipalmated Plover and Black-necked Stilt as well! Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [cobirds] Re: COUNTIES PLEASE

2013-05-22 Thread Joe Roller
Yes, when reporting a sighting it is wise to include the county name in the subject line. Very helpful. And I also agree with Steve Stachowiak The implication of a quick phoned-in note is, Stay tuned for more details, I am busy collecting a DNA sample. We can help each other by reading such a

[cobirds] Black-bellied Plover, Great Egret at Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe, June 2

2013-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
shorebirds there A Great Egret was reported from Cottonwood Creek by Bob Rozinski. There were no terns or other items of interest. Joe Roller, aka Richard Joseph Roller, Denver, City and County of -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON in Holyoke, Phillips County

2013-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
County Birding Website. Nearby were White-rumped Sandpipers (10), Semipalmated Sandpipers (2), and a Black-necked Stilt, also a rarity in that most attractive of Colorado's many fine counties. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER, etc, in Holyoke, Phillips County

2013-06-02 Thread Joe Roller
, near the east end of Akron Street, ie, just downstream from the railroad tracks. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds

[cobirds] Eastern Meadowlark seen again today (6/11) at Beech Open Space, Boulder County

2013-06-11 Thread Joe Roller
in Chris Nunes's (many thanks to Chris!!!) post to Cobirds yesterday. Basically north of Boulder on Hway 36, turn off at Neva Road, park near the locked gate to the Beech space and walk in. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 5, 2013

2013-08-05 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date August 5, 2013 email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 5, 2013 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording

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