[cobirds] Correction on the Gull at Lagerman

2020-03-27 Thread Carl Starace
Today's new gull was a Franklin's. Be Safe Be Well, Carl -- 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

[cobirds] Sabine’s Gull, others, at Lagerman

2020-03-27 Thread Carl Starace
Single Sabine’s and pair of northern pintails.Be well. Carl in Niwot -- 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] Avocets at Lagerman Reservoir

2020-03-26 Thread Carl Starace
There were a pair of American Avocets at Lagerman Reservoir this am. Be well All, Carl in Niwot -- 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] BIRDERS TAKE NOTE: Tomorrows ALLENSPARK/WARD Boulder County Audubon Walk Now to be held at Old South St. Vrain Road, Lyons

2020-01-11 Thread Carl Starace
Birders, Because of tomorrow's harsh conditions upslope, [ wind gusts to 40 MPH , we will proceed from Sandstone Park, Lyons to Old South St. Vrain Road for the walk. The meet up time of 9am remains same. Hope to see some of you in Lyons. Carl -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Boulder County Audubon Bird Walk to Allenspark, Sunday, January 12th

2020-01-08 Thread Carl Starace
Birders, We will meet at 9am this Sunday at Sandstone Park in Lyons. Carpool from there up to Allenspark. Please be mindful of the weather for Lyons on Sunday and dress accordingly. Good Birding,Carl in Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Northern Shrike, Late Osprey, Longmont and Sandstone Ranch

2019-11-11 Thread Carl Starace
I had an Osprey dining on a fish across from Big Gaynor Lake on Highway 237 yesterday.My "Birds and Brews"', Group got nice looks at a juvenile Northern Shrike at Sandstone Ranch late in the day. We even heard its raspy call. Carl in Niwot -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Tomorrow's Boulder County Audubon Walk at PELLA CROSSING , {Friday, Nov. 1st at 8:30 am }, WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED

2019-10-31 Thread Carl Starace
Hope to see some of you tomorrow at Pella for a wintry walk. Carl in Niwot -- 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] Firestone Gravel Pits Is Now Singular

2019-10-17 Thread Carl Starace
I hadn't visited this ,at times, terrific birding venue for several months. This morning I was both shocked and saddened to find the smaller of the two ponds,[ on the west side of the dirt road], had been completely drained. This pond was somewhat larger than the one at Jim Hamm Preserve on

[cobirds] Ferruginous Hawks at Rabbit Mountain Today

2019-10-04 Thread Carl Starace
Leonard Sitongia and I had three Ferruginous Hawks, two adult and one juvenile this morning just after 11 o'clock passing by Rabbit Mountain. Spotted Towhees and White Crowned Sparrows were evident, but nary a Warbler.Carl in Niwot -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Boulder County Audubon - New Addition to October Bird Walks- Sandstone Ranch/ Jim Hamm Preserve, Friday , October 18th

2019-10-04 Thread Carl Starace
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[cobirds] Lagerman Reservoir Birds and a Bobcat's Sweet Dreams

2019-09-04 Thread Carl Starace
So I arrived at 7:45, swept my scope over shoreline and open water. Noted the Ruddy Ducks, more BW Teal than yesterday, a flock of 9 Baird's Sandpiper , a lone Western Sandpiper and Snowy Egret as reported. Then, scanning the southern fenceline and poles for raptors I noticed a hunched form atop

[cobirds] Black Necked Stilt at Lagerman Reservoir , Longmont

2019-08-27 Thread Carl Starace
A lone Black necked Stilt and two first winter Franklin's Gulls at the Reservoir early this am.Carl in Niwot -- 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] LOCATION CHANGE! BOULDER COUNTY AUDUBON SOCIETY HEIL VALLEY RANCH WALK , FRIDAY, JULY 19TH NOW to be HELD at PELLA CROSSING, HYGIENE

2019-07-12 Thread Carl Starace
Birders, Due to construction at Heil Valley we will now meet at Pella Crossing parking area at 7:30 am on Friday, July 19th. This is now posted on the Boulder County Audubon site. Thanks, Carl in Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] BIRDERS TAKE NOTE of DATE CHANGE ! Boulder County Audubon's "CARIBOU RANCH WALK" Originally set for next SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd, has been RESCHEDULED !

2019-06-15 Thread Carl Starace
The NEW DATE for the Caribou Ranch Walk is Saturday, July 6th. We will meet at the Caribou Ranch parking area at 7:30 am. Thanks and Good Birding, Carl in Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] A Northern Parula Plus, on today's Boulder County Audubon WALK at Old South St. Vrain Road, Lyons

2019-05-17 Thread Carl Starace
, A Cordilleran Flycatcher, a flock of 24 White Pelicans, good numbers of Western Tanagers, Black Headed Grosbeaks and Bullocks Orioles and two nesting pair of American Dippers. Good May Birding All, Carl Starace -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Chestnut- sided Warbler in Lyons this AM

2018-05-18 Thread Carl Starace
My Boulder County Audubon group had a Chestnut- sided Warbler along Old South St. Vrain Road by the first wooded area you come to that has cliff face directly opposite. This is the same spot that my wife Sally and I had a Magnolia Warbler a year ago this weekend. Other than several passing

[cobirds] Pella Crossing Update This AM

2018-05-14 Thread Carl Starace
The two male Bobolink now have 5 new buddies. Grasshopper Sparrows have joined that chorus. Good May Birding, Carl in Niwot -- 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] Pella Crossing Birds Update

2018-05-10 Thread Carl Starace
Gary Hayes and I dipped on the Glossy Ibis and Rose Breasted Grosbeaks that Davis and Audubon group saw yesterday, but we did find 2 Bobolinks on the southeast side of Pella a little bit past that first pond. Good May Birding All,Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Passing of Jeff Parks

2018-03-24 Thread Carl Starace
Just read Christian's posting and want to say how saddened I am by this news. I had many conversations with Jeff about birds and birding, mostly at Walden Ponds looking upon Cottonwood marsh. Yes, he was filled with enthusiasm and he shared his joy of birding with one and all.Carl in Niwot

[cobirds] Red Crossbills ,South Boulder - Greater White Fronted Geese, Niwot, Northern Shrike, Panama Reservoir

2017-12-17 Thread Carl Starace
was on the northern side of Panama Reservoir. Happy Holidays, Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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 cobird

[cobirds] Nighthawks on Rabbit Mountain Today

2017-06-07 Thread Carl Starace
I had five Common Nighthawks at mid morning along the eastern side of the Eagle Wind Trail just where you reach the open meadow. Good June Birding All,Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Magnolia Warbler at Old South St. Vrain Road Today in Lyons

2017-05-27 Thread Carl Starace
About 10:30 my wife Sally found a Magnolia Warbler about halfway down the road and just before you reach the horses. We don't carry a camera but I alerted the group from, " Wild Bird Company", and they all were able to get photos. Good May Birding All, Carl Starace and Sally Swa

[cobirds] A Pocketful of Migrants in Lyons Today

2017-05-07 Thread Carl Starace
On a mid morning walk along Old South St. Vrain Road in Lyons, Sally Swain and I had singles of Western Tanager, Plumbeous Vireo, Dusky Flycatcher, Swainson's Thrush, and Black Headed Grosbeak. All were on the move except the Chat. Good May Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received

[cobirds] A Note On Last Weekends Boulder Audubon Trip to Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, Kansas

2017-04-25 Thread Carl Starace
staging area in the Central U.S. for Shorebirds. No other site from Texas to the Dakotas has even 10 percent of those counted ,[31 species], at the Bottoms. Its a National Treasure. Good April Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Swallows at Cottonwood Marsh, Walden Ponds this Morning

2017-03-22 Thread Carl Starace
New birds at the marsh this morning were a pair of Blue winged Teal and four Tree Swallow . No sign of the 5 American Avocets. On my walk I had a lone Common Grackle and 2 calling Spotted Towhee. Back at the marsh yesterday's Says Phoebe was in good voice. Carl Starace, Niwot -- You

[cobirds] Cottonwoods Marsh, Walden Ponds Avocets

2017-03-21 Thread Carl Starace
Birding,Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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,

[cobirds] Dodd's Reservoir Snow and Ross's Geese

2016-11-21 Thread Carl Starace
The 2 adult Snow Geese and juvenile Ross's Goose now include a blue morph Snow as of late morning today. Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[cobirds] Goldeneyes Surprise at Walden Ponds and other Recent sightings

2016-11-16 Thread Carl Starace
Shrike was at Rabbit Mt. on Monday, perhaps the same bird I'd seen there last Thursday. There were American Tree Sparrows at Walden Ponds today,[3], and Golden Ponds in Longmont last week,[15]. Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Red necked Grebe at Walden Ponds

2016-10-31 Thread Carl Starace
We visited Cottonwood Marsh at 4pm on Sunday. Had nice scope looks at a Red necked Grebe. There were also 2 Greater Yellowlegs . Carl Starace and Sally Swain , Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Little Blue Heron at Walden Ponds and Common Nighthawk sightings hereabouts

2016-08-22 Thread Carl Starace
and on Friday I had 6 of them along the Eagle Wind trail at Rabbit Mountain. Good August Birding All, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[cobirds] Unexpected Woodpecker Show at Heil Valley Ranch

2016-08-07 Thread Carl Starace
Red Headed Woodpeckers fly to different perches. Now all the birds were on the same side of road, all seen within about 15 minutes and within 50 yards. Quite the show. Carl Starace and Sally Swain, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colora

[cobirds] Roger's Grove Heron's and a Down Feather

2016-07-18 Thread Carl Starace
well past the big bird when I noticed a large down feather floating high above the creek. One of the many Violet Green Swallows coming off the cliff face caught it, then dropped it. A second swallow quickly snagged the down and it was gone. Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Final Clarification on the Heil Valley Ranch Bird Hike Meet Up

2016-07-12 Thread Carl Starace
Folks that are coming on Thursday, please meet at dirt lot on right side of entrance road. Its a short distance from the turnoff into the property. You'll see an old washed up dump truck and a well traveled, pale blue Hundai with Vermilion Flycatcher decal at rear. Carl Starace, Niwot

[cobirds] Black Phoebe in Hygiene, Boulder Cty.

2016-05-23 Thread Carl Starace
twenty minutes walking both sides of the road but came up empty on the Red eyed Vireo. Then, on my last pass of the bridges south side I spotted a perched Black Phoebe quite close to the road. It made just one more sally/perch before flying off down the creek. Good May Birding All, Carl Starace

[cobirds] New Arrivals, Walden Ponds Today

2016-05-06 Thread Carl Starace
, Carl Starace Niwot. -- 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

[cobirds] A Loggerhead Shrike/ Other Birds at Rabbit Mountain Today

2016-05-03 Thread Carl Starace
Birding To All,Carl Starace Niwot -- 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,

[cobirds] The Shorebird Mix and others at Walden Ponds, Boulder

2016-04-27 Thread Carl Starace
Sparrows, two pair of Wood Duck, lots of Yellow rumped Warblers and an Orange Crowned Warbler. Good Spring Birding All, Carl StaraceNiwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Rough Legged Hawk, Neva Rd., Allenspark Birds, Boulder County

2015-12-06 Thread Carl Starace
], as well as 3 Brown capped Rosy Finches. Good December Birding,Carl Starace and Sally Swain Niwot -- 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, sen

[cobirds] Prairie Falcon and Snow Geese, Niwot, Boulder County

2015-11-30 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, This morning about 8:15 I had a Prairie Falcon pass over Lookout Rd. just west of 79th St. in Niwot. At dusk yesterday there were 10 Snow Geese amongst the mega force feeding in the field south of Dodd's Farm along Niwot Road., Good Holiday Birding,Carl Starace

[cobirds] Ferruginous Hawk, Hygiene Rd., No on Terry Lake Loons, Boulder County

2015-11-25 Thread Carl Starace
Holiday Birding,Carl Starace Niwot -- 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

[cobirds] Rabbit Mt. Open Space, Boulder County , Sandhill Cranes/ Others

2015-11-03 Thread Carl Starace
Nice day to be in the field. Ron Martin and I walked the Eagle Wind trail and found a Northern Shrike, a couple of Brown Creeper, some usual suspects and a flock of 32 Sandhill Cranes,[seen just before 2 pm.]Good Autumn Birding, Carl StaraceNiwot -- You received this message

[cobirds] Red Throated Loon at Terry Lake, Longmont - YES

2015-10-31 Thread Carl Starace
This morning Sally Swain and I spotted the Red Throated Loon at Terry Lake. I believe this is day 5 at this location. We had less luck with the Common Loon seen at Dry Creek Reservoir, in Berthoud recently. Good November Birding All, Carl Starace Niwot -- You received this message

[cobirds] Red Throated Loon at Terry Lake, Longmont, YES

2015-10-28 Thread Carl Starace
The Red Throated Loon spotted 2 days ago by David Dowell was seen at mid morning by myself, Patrick Bohan and a number of folks from Boulder Bird Club. A small number of Bonaparte Gulls continue there as well.. Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Phalarope at Prince Lake no. 2 in Erie , Not Present, plus Walden Ponds, Boulder

2015-10-23 Thread Carl Starace
I was there at about 9 am. Did not see Phalarope or Black bellied Plovers. Over at Walden Ponds I had a male Pintail, several Yellowlegs and the Ibis was still present Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace,Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Multiple Crane Flocks Over Rabbit Mountain , Boulder County

2015-10-17 Thread Carl Starace
Between 11 am and 11:50 Sally Swain and I observed four Sandhill Crane flocks totally a conservative 700 birds.. We had plenty of time to do counts as each flock circled numerous times above the ridgeline by the parking area. So sweet. Carl Starace,Niwot -- You received

[cobirds] Late Birds and Others, Boulder and Weld Counties

2015-10-02 Thread Carl Starace
Wind Trail there as well. At midday I found an Osprey atop a wooden post at the western end of Clover Basin Reservoir. Nearby were 2 juvenile Little Blue Heron perched above the mud on a large metal pipe . Good October Birding All, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Crossbills eating from roadbeds

2015-07-31 Thread Carl Starace
I watched 3 Red Crossbill eating grit from the dirt lot at south Heil Valley Ranch this week and it reminded me of a winters day some years past watching a sizeable flock of White winged Crossbill pecking away at a roadbed just a few short yards from the Atlantic Ocean. Carl Starace, Niwot

[cobirds] Little Blue Heron, Firestone Gravel Pits, Weld County

2015-07-24 Thread Carl Starace
of CO rd. 9 1/2. Bill Kaempfer's mention 2 days past of the Firestone Pits as a possible Little Blue spot was a,bingo. Good Summer Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Common Loon, Firestone Gravel Pits, Weld County

2015-07-21 Thread Carl Starace
Hi All, I had a nicely plumaged Common Loon lazing in the largest gravel pit just past the large Sand and Gravel facility in Firestone. There were 5 Snowy Egrets as well. Good Summer Birding,Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Shorebird Gumbo plus at Walden/Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County

2015-05-08 Thread Carl Starace
crowned Sparrows and many YR/Audubon Warblers. Good May Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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] Bullocks O's and Western Tanager, Walden/Sawhill Ponds, Boulder County

2015-05-07 Thread Carl Starace
Early birds on this nicely damp and overcast May day were a single Western Tanager, and 4 Bullock's Orioles on Sawhills southwest corner, lots of Yellow rumped warblers, one Orange crowned warbler and 2 Snowy Egrets on the Cottonwood marsh. Good Birding All , Carl Starace, Niwot -- You

[cobirds] Black Throated Gray's, Snowy Egret at Cottonwood Marsh, Boulder County

2015-05-06 Thread Carl Starace
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[cobirds] A Few Shorebirds Today, Boulder County

2015-05-04 Thread Carl Starace
Yellowlegs and a really good downpour. Merry May to All, Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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] Blue Gray Gnatcatchers, Rabbit Mountain, Boulder County

2015-05-01 Thread Carl Starace
On an early morning hike along the Eagle Wind trail, among an army of Chipping Sparrows were 9 Blue Gray Gnatcatchers, Good May Birding All, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Broad winged Hawk, Loggerhead Shrike in vicinity of Rabbit Mt., Boulder County

2015-04-25 Thread Carl Starace
in our Crabapple Tree in Niwot. Good Almost May Birding All,Carl Starace -- 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] Firestone Gravel Pits Forster's Tern, Weld County

2015-04-23 Thread Carl Starace
This morning I had a single Forster's Tern and single White Faced Ibis at the 2 westernmost gravel pits. Good April Birding All, Carl Starace , Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] House Wrens at Sawhill Ponds, Boulder

2015-04-19 Thread Carl Starace
Sally Swain and I had our first 2 House Wrens for Boulder Cty. at Sawhill Ponds western end this morning. There were 4 American Avocet, 5 Blue winged Teal and a brief visit by a Least Sandpiper at Cottonwood Marsh. Good April Birding All,Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received

[cobirds] Two Phoebes at 75th St. Bridge, Boulder and Walden Ponds This Morn, Boulder County

2015-03-30 Thread Carl Starace
walked west down the trail about 200 yds and saw a Say's Phoebe singing at tree top behind the building in the lot to the south. Upon returning to the bridge I got the Eastern Phoebe as well. Good Late March Birding,Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Short Eared Owls along Buckeye Rd., Times seen ??? Barrows Goldeneye yesterday at S. Platte River, Weld County

2015-03-01 Thread Carl Starace
not far from the wooden viewing stand south of the parking lot. Good March Birding All, Carl Starace and Sally Swain -- 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

[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow, Boulder County

2015-02-26 Thread Carl Starace
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[cobirds] Panama and Lagerman Reservoirs and Big Gaynor Lake, Boulder County today

2015-01-29 Thread Carl Starace
Gaynor along Oxford Rd. , south of Longmont. Good, tail end of January Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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] Panama and other Reservoirs today

2015-01-27 Thread Carl Starace
Common Merganser, four Canvasback and four Red Breasted Merganser. Good Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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] A Dipper, and Canyon Wren in Lyons

2014-12-28 Thread Carl Starace
gave us a whole series of good looks as it rushed in and out of each shadow filled gap. Just several minutes passed and Sally spotted a Dipper emerging from the creeks swift flow. Lastly, a light adult female Rough legged Hawk passed overhead. Good Holiday Birding, Carl Starace and Sally Swain

[cobirds] Ferruginous Hawks at Lagerman Reservoir

2014-12-22 Thread Carl Starace
. It finally flew off when the second bird left the platform. A flock of a dozen American Pipits took wing just before I left at 10:30. Good Holiday Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan at Hygiene Rd. today

2014-12-08 Thread Carl Starace
Hi, The Trumpeter Swan was on station at 12:30 pm today in the shallow pond along Hygiene Rd., Hygiene. It and a close by immature Bald Eagle were both doing nonstop head dips for a few minutes. Although the Eagle was in full rinse mode. Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received

[cobirds] December Dawn in Niwot, Colorado

2014-12-07 Thread Carl Starace
and proceeded to alternately bow to one another, each with its tail raised. They took some ten bows apiece before one broke the spell and dropped into a glide. Good Holiday Birding, Carl Starace and Sally Swain, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Northern Shrike, Rabbit Mountain Preserve, Lyons

2014-11-02 Thread Carl Starace
. On Saturday we found a flock of 15 Red Breasted Nuthatch at Round Mountain trailhead west of Loveland Good November Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks, Rabbit Mountain Preserve, Lyons

2014-10-28 Thread Carl Starace
of Estes Park finding 8 Red Crossbill. Good Birding All. Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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] Lagerman Reservoir, Longmont and Rabbit Mountain, Lyons in the AM

2014-10-17 Thread Carl Starace
Solitaire. Good October Birding All. Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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] Rabbit Mountain, Lyons this AM

2014-10-06 Thread Carl Starace
. Good Oct. Birding All, Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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] Snipe Symposium - Not Quite, Walden Ponds, Boulder

2014-10-04 Thread Carl Starace
This mornings Wilson Snipe count was down to 6 at Cottonwood Marsh. Sorry Ted/others missed the larger assemblage. Also present were 7 Ring necked Duck and a single Redhead. A Peregrine made a couple of swings before heading off eastwards. Good October birding All, Carl Starace, Niwot

[cobirds] Snipe Symposium. Walden Ponds. Boulder

2014-10-03 Thread Carl Starace
Birding All,Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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

[cobirds] Boyd Lake Long Tailed Jaeger, No, Sabines Gulls, Yes

2014-09-21 Thread Carl Starace
Sally Swain and I tried for the Jaeger at 8:30 am and again at 2:30 today. We did have 2 Sabines Gulls in the morning at the south end and a flock of 32 American Avocets. Good September Birding,Carl Starace -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Long tailed Jaeger and Sabines, Boulder Reservoir

2014-09-17 Thread Carl Starace
Hi, I spotted the juvenile LT Jaeger at 7:30 am from the Coot Lake,[north], side of the reservoir. Had terrific scope views at just over 100 yds. Had all 4 Sabines Gulls as well. Going back for more,[hopefully], this evening. Carl Starace, Niwot -- You received this message

[cobirds] Stilt Sandpipers at Crom Lake this morning, Yes

2014-09-14 Thread Carl Starace
American Avocets at 11 am. Good Sept. Birding, Carl Starace, Niwot -- 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] Stilt Sandpipers/peeps at Crom Lake ???

2014-09-13 Thread Carl Starace
Hello,Anyone know if the Stilts/others that Gary Lefco had are still present at Crom Lake. Sally and I are hoping for a first visit in the morn. Thanks, Carl Starace,[ now finally settled in at Niwot] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] The Phoebes at 75th St. bridge , Boulder

2014-07-01 Thread Carl Starace
July Birding All, Carl Starace, Longmont -- 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

[cobirds] Black Phoebe, 75TH St. Bridge, Boulder

2014-06-04 Thread Carl Starace
Phoebe when I returned to the road.Good June Birding All, Carl Starace, Longmont -- 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] Some Weekend Birds in Prowers, Baca, and Bent Counties

2014-05-19 Thread Carl Starace
. In the afternoon we drove the westernmost border of the John Martin Reservoir lands in Bent County and had a flyover Common Nighthawk and Brown Thrasher. Good May Birding All, Carl Starace and Sally Swain, Longmont, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Birds along Crane Hollow Road, Longmont, Boulder County

2014-05-19 Thread Carl Starace
Mid-morning birds were a Yellow Breasted Chat, 2 Northern Parula Warbler, a pair of Eastern Kingbirds, Say's Phoebe and a Broad winged Hawk. Good Birding All, Carl Starace, Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Longmont Shorebirds This Morn, Boulder County

2014-05-14 Thread Carl Starace
Sandpiper, a Lesser Yellowlegs, 3 Spotted Sandpiper, 2 Killdeer, and Solitary Sandpiper. One very content former east coast mudflats birder here in Longmont, Carl Starace, Longmont, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Barr Lake Birds Today, Adams County

2014-05-10 Thread Carl Starace
Flycatcher, 5 Bullock's Orioles, 2 Eastern Kingbirds, 7 Western Kingbirds, a Swainson's Thrush, 2 Orange Crowned Warblers and 2 Warbling Vireo. There were Yellow and Yellow rumped Warblers about and someone had a single Common Yellowthroat. Good May Birding All, Carl Starace and Sally Swain

[cobirds] Today at Walden/ Sawhill Ponds, Boulder

2014-04-17 Thread Carl Starace
at Cottonwood Marsh most of the day. Good April Birding to All, Carl Starace, Longmont -- 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] At Walden Ponds/ Sawhill, Boulder County

2014-04-07 Thread Carl Starace
Avocet. I also had an Eastern Phoebe and single Chipping Sparrow this morning. Best, Carl Starace, Longmont -- 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

[cobirds] Firestone Gravel Pits Birds, Weld County a note on Peter Matthiessen, Author/ Naturalist

2014-04-06 Thread Carl Starace
been a life long inspiration to me and no doubt many others. Farewell Peter. Carl Starace, Longmont -- 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] Golden Ponds Four Plus Four, Longmont

2014-04-01 Thread Carl Starace
Hi, Morning arrivals at the ponds in Longmont today were 4 Turkey Vultures and 4 Common Grackles. On a Sunday afternoon drive along Crane Hollow Road we found a song filled Chipping Sparrow. Good April Birding, Carl Starace, Longmont -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Walden Ponds, Boulder This Morning, Mar. 26th

2014-03-26 Thread Carl Starace
Hello, I had a few keepers on this warm spring morning- 2 Osprey made a brief stop, one caught a nice sized fish, 4 Tree Swallows stayed into the afternoon, a single Yellow-rumped Warbler and single Greater Yellowlegs moved through as well. Good March Birding to All, Carl Starace

[cobirds] Great tailed Grackles, Weld County

2014-03-09 Thread Carl Starace
Birding to you, Carl Starace and Sally Swain -- 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

[cobirds] Lesser Yellowlegs Continue, Sanitation Ponds, CR 26, Weld County

2014-03-06 Thread Carl Starace
of 26. Good March Birding to All, Carl Starace, Longmont,Co -- 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] Sandstone Ranch Park Birds, Weld County

2014-02-13 Thread Carl Starace
by a Roughlegged and Red Tailed Hawk as they soared above the higher ground. I later had 6 Tree Sparrows and a fly by of 9 Horned Larks on my return uphill. Good February Birding, Carl Starace, Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Brief Encounters, Sandstone Ranch Park, Longmont

2014-01-19 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, This afternoon just a little after 4 pm while scoping the bluff that runs just east of the Visitor Center we had a Say's Phoebe on perch. Nice ending to a sweet January day.Carl Starace and Sally Swain, Longmont -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Bobcat Ridge Birds , Christmas Eve Morning

2013-12-24 Thread Carl Starace
Common Crow, 8 Common Raven and a Red tailed Hawk. This was our first visit to Bobcat as we are new to the Front Range. We are really looking forward to the Loveland Count. Happy Holiday's, Carl Starace and Sally Swain,Longmont, Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed