[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 g

[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
ove") decades before 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

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

2011-06-14 Thread Joe Roller
nd 6 White-faced Ibis, 7 White-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 migratio

[cobirds] Phoebe Bridge at Chatfield

2011-06-21 Thread Joe Roller
best bird found at Phoebe Bridge this year was the Tri-colored 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,

[cobirds] Eastern Phoebes continue at Phoebe Bridge, Chatfield

2011-06-23 Thread Joe Roller
drew upon 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 becau

[cobirds] Swan ID: Trumpeter vs Tundra vs Black

2011-06-24 Thread Joe Roller
er and Tundra (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

[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 frui

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

2011-06-28 Thread Joe Roller
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

[cobirds] Singing male PRAIRIE WARBLER continues at Corwina Park, Jefferson County

2011-06-30 Thread Joe Roller
o), so there is no need, and to do so would disturb the harmony of the universe. Please stay on the path, as one can see and photograph the bird from there, and there are those who fear that the underbrush will be trampled. Happy Independence Day. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this

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

2011-07-09 Thread Joe Roller
s photo 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, Denv

[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 mo

[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 mo

[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 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
nger is near." Or "Not now, I am too stressed." Or, "Help me!" This is as far as I got, and I am eager to learn from others who know more about it. I am particularly interested in how other caracaras respond to that color change, which is the part I am least clear about. Joe Rol

[cobirds] Swallows perched on the ground on warm days: SUNBATHING behavior

2011-07-10 Thread Joe Roller
this summer, but during hot spells they do need to cool down," Miss Rogers added. 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 unsubscrib

[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 wrote: > At lu

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

2011-07-19 Thread Joe Roller
be something else we have 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 wrote: > Observed something rather strange on Sunday driving down my street > about noon. A bird,(sp unidentified but

Re: [cobirds] RFI: Gunnison area

2011-08-05 Thread Joe Roller
nd I gave up trying to explain about Gunnison Sage Grouse, Blue Grouse, & Dusky Grouse, when her eyes glazed over. Joe Roller, Denver On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Morgan Churchill wrote: > Hello, > > Sometime in the next few weeks I would like to head down to the Gunnison >

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

2011-08-07 Thread Joe Roller
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 cobird

[cobirds] RMBO BBQ for the Birds 8/27, with author of "The Big Year" and the Governor!

2011-08-17 Thread Joe Roller
ship. Even if you cannot attend, please go 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

[cobirds] Red Phalarope continues at Boulder Reservoir

2011-09-17 Thread Joe Roller
nd is best 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

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler glimpsed at Lake Estes, Larimer County, 9/19; also Dusky Grouse in RMNP (too long)

2011-09-19 Thread Joe Roller
causing many members to become convinced 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 d

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

2011-09-25 Thread Joe Roller
finally one longspur landed on a fence post near the road. 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 mess

[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] The Big Year. The Movie. The Review

2011-10-11 Thread Joe Roller
s Four out of Five buckets of stinky fish-head chum." I don't want to spoil the ending, but can say this much - every year ends on New Year's Eve. The ticket? Maybe eight bucks. The Milk Duds? Maybe two bucks. Memories of *The Big Yea*r? Priceless! Joe Roller, Denver -- You receiv

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

2011-10-16 Thread Joe Roller
at the high count for Colorado (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 -

[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 G

[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] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 8th, posted at 9:30 PM on the 7th

2011-11-07 Thread Joe Roller
compiler: Joe Roller Date: November 8, 2011 e-mail: rba@cfo-link phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert applicable for Tuesday, November 8, 2011, posted at 9:30 PM on the 7th, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory

[cobirds] Swamp Sparrow at Cherry Creek Reservoir marshes

2011-11-10 Thread Joe Roller
e can 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 subscrib

[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 sig

[cobirds] Phillips County report - not much

2011-11-21 Thread Joe Roller
Creepers, but no kinglets, or Winter 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 Grou

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

2011-12-02 Thread Joe Roller
stablishments in town 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+uns

[cobirds] Brant update at Chatfield

2011-12-03 Thread Joe Roller
st, day list, whatever, by ONE. 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...@g

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

2011-12-05 Thread Joe Roller
d 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 bec

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

2011-12-19 Thread Joe Roller
Christmas, 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] 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 to the

[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@g

[cobirds] NO Snowy Owl at Aurora Reservoir today - hope springs eternal

2011-12-26 Thread Joe Roller
being seen and took the time to seek it out and photograph it. Your disappointed reporter, 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 unsubs

[cobirds] GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL AT AURORA RESERVOIR, Steve Mlodinow reports

2011-12-31 Thread Joe Roller
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

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

2011-12-31 Thread Joe Roller
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 t

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

2012-01-03 Thread Joe Roller
s moved a short 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 p

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

2012-01-09 Thread Joe Roller
pe to search again on Saturday 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

[cobirds] Greater Roadrunner search on Dinosaur Ridge, Tuesday, Jan 10: sponsored by RMBO; time and meeting site information

2012-01-09 Thread Joe Roller
agpie, fly-over American Crows. in other words, not too exiting, but with a few more eyes and ears we could see something else. Joe Roller, Denver My cell phone, for Tuesday calls, is 303 204-0828. Please let me know if you may be coming, by private email. For questions, please contact me by

Re: [cobirds] JEFFCO Greater Roadrunner photo

2012-01-10 Thread Joe Roller
ge 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

[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 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 photo. See link belo

[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 Goo

[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 are

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

2012-01-12 Thread Joe Roller
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

[cobirds] Results of RMBO field trip to Dinosaur Ridge today: Wind 1, Roadrunner 0

2012-01-13 Thread Joe Roller
y stressed bird. 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" gro

[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
not give 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 i

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

2012-01-17 Thread Joe Roller
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 cobird

[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

[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
aving the nasty 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+uns

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
you at 7:00, so there is time 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 wrote: > Boulder Co. Audubon Program > > Unless otherwise noted, these events are held at the Unitarian > Universalist Church of Bo

[cobirds] Prewitt and Jumbo still very birdy

2012-03-12 Thread Joe Roller
eland Gull several Lesser Black-backed Gulls, including one 2nd cycle with a thick, bulbous black bill Pond at Washington County road R: zero Greater White-fronted Geese in the morning, then a few hundred around 2 PM. No Ground Doves heard, alas. Tomorrow: who knows? Joe Roller, Denver -- You rec

[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,

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis at Cherry Creek & a few shorebirds trickle in

2010-04-25 Thread Joe Roller
hus April's Prologue precedes May's migration Play. 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 at http

[cobirds] CFO awards Appreciation Plaque for Snowy Owl hospitality

2010-04-29 Thread Joe Roller
Numerous Colorado birders were thrilled to have close views of the Snowy Owl that hung out in the Prairie Vista Meadows neighborhood for over two months this winter near Peyton, El Paso County, Colorado. For many the owl was a life bird, and everyone agreed that it was a charismatic raptor.The

[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 optio

[cobirds] Fall-out in Phillips County

2010-05-11 Thread Joe Roller
ay be good in Phillips County for another day or two. Joe Roller Denver (PS. My Mom is really honked that I did not take her to Phillips County for Mother's Day this year. She had to settle for Maui with my brother). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[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, sen

[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 ema

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

2010-05-25 Thread Joe Roller
at last year's conclave. Only this time it was more of a comic 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 bec

[cobirds] Clark's Grebe in Summit County

2010-06-08 Thread Joe Roller
er north at the Blue 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

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

2010-06-09 Thread Joe Roller
delighted 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

[cobirds] Upland Sandpipers in Washington County (longish,barely worth it)

2010-07-09 Thread Joe Roller
ou spend a few dozen days here, you might find one of these and please contact 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 cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Acorn Woodpecker still there Thursday morning

2010-07-22 Thread Joe Roller
d the homeowners told me 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

[cobirds] migrants at Last Chance

2010-08-30 Thread Joe Roller
There were a few migrants at Last Chance, Washington County this morning. My favorites were Great Crested Flycatcher Ovenbird Am Redstart lots of Wilson's female Baltimore Oriole Nothing very unusual, but it was nice to see a juvy N Mockingbird, Hammond's Flycatcher and another empi

[cobirds] Long-tailed Jaeger still at Cherry Creek Res

2010-09-07 Thread Joe Roller
ourns at nearby 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

[cobirds] Prewitt Reservoir today; Mississippi Kite

2010-09-09 Thread Joe Roller
rling, 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...@

[cobirds] Kettle of Swainson's Hawks at Cope, CO

2010-09-20 Thread Joe Roller
At 11 AM today (9/20) a kettle of about 70 Swainson's Hawks soared over Cope, CO, Washington County , then quickly drifted off to the east. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to t

[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, sen

[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
s has been 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.

[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
all sightings. > It would 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 > O

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

2010-10-26 Thread Joe Roller
sightings. > Please spell 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. > > Highli

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

2010-10-27 Thread Joe Roller
tes for all sightings. > 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. &

[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 cobird

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 15, 2014

2014-09-15 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 15, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 15, 2014, updated at 7:22 AM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

2014-09-16 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 16, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 16, 2014, at 6:25 AM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Improved version, 2 PM.

2014-09-16 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 16, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 2 PM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, September 17, 2014

2014-09-17 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 17, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, September 17, 2014, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, September 18

2014-09-17 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 18, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, September 18, 2014, updated 9/17 at 10:45 PM, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, September 19, 2014

2014-09-19 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 19, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, September 19, 2014, updated before dawn, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information

[cobirds] Is this a great year for Sabine's Gulls in nearby states?

2014-09-19 Thread Joe Roller
g all of your sightings to eBIrd, and be a citizen scientist during this influx. 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 c

[cobirds] Absence of shorebirds at Barr Lake today

2014-09-19 Thread Joe Roller
categories and I was surprised to find but one Killdeer and NO other shorebirds of any kind there. If I cannot be a shining example, I thought I could be a dire warning. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds"

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, September 20, 2014

2014-09-20 Thread Joe Roller
Compiler: Joe Roller Date: September 20, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, September 20, 2014, updated before dawn, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, September 21, 2014

2014-09-21 Thread Joe Roller
nter. Bring binocs (scope if you have one), water, snack (lunch optional), bug spray, and sunscreen. We will walk between 3 and 4 miles on an easy trail along the lake. If not registering online, please call/email the leader. Good Birding, Joe Roller Denver jroll...@gmail.com -- You received this

[cobirds] American Golden-Plover with many shorebirds on playas west of Cope, Washington County, 9/27 AM

2014-09-27 Thread Joe Roller
layas west of Cope, Colorado. The playas are near Washington County roads JJ and 12, where there was an American Golden-Plover with two Black-bellied Plovers, among an assortment of peep, yellowlegs and a Solitary Sandpiper. Joe Roller, Denver -- You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] Try this: New eBird hotspot for playas near Washington County roads 12 and JJ

2014-10-07 Thread Joe Roller
to My eBird; select "Manage My Observations;" find the checklist for which you would like to change locations; click "view or edit;" on the top of the check list hit "edit location;" then "Nearby Location on a Map;" and finally click the hot spot balloon and i

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