[cobirds] Six Raptors at Barr Lake (Adams Co.) today.

2024-03-03 Thread Dave Cameron
Of a 30 species list today, we had six raptors represented: - A pair of Great Horned Owls being surprisingly active in broad daylight, both leaving the visitors' center at 12:30, and returning around 4:00. - Seemingly sparse Bald Eagle numbers (5 or 6), but nonetheless, a pair posed very

[cobirds] Common Poorwill, N. Denver/Adams, thursday

2023-10-07 Thread Dave Cameron
Deb found a Common Poorwill perched on a window ledge of her office building on Thursday, in the vicinity of 52nd and Zuni, North Denver, Adams County. Dave Cameron Denver -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Re: Good birds on a 'slow' day at Harriman

2023-04-23 Thread Dave Cameron
Correction-- it was, of course, a Wilson's Snipe, not Common On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 3:50:33 PM UTC-6 Dave Cameron wrote: > We ambled slowly around the lake at Harriman Park (Kipling just S of US > 285, Jeffco) this afternoon. The lake was seemingly very empty of > waterfowl, bu

[cobirds] Good birds on a 'slow' day at Harriman

2023-04-23 Thread Dave Cameron
the final highlight Tree, Barn, and VG Swallows Dave Cameron 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://groups.

[cobirds] Re: ID help

2023-03-04 Thread Dave Cameron
Sounds like a "Gray-headed" form of Dark-eyed Junco. On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:14:40 PM UTC-7 Gary Brower wrote: > Friends, > > I was birding this afternoon on the Big Dry Creek Trail (in Centennial, CO > —Arapahoe County). And I’m stumped. > > Into a tree flew two birds. One *clearly*

[cobirds] Red-breasted Merganser / South Platte Res

2023-02-19 Thread Dave Cameron
. Dave Cameron 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://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All po

Re: [cobirds] El Paso county --- possible WESTERN GULL

2023-01-24 Thread Dave Cameron
Well, California and Lesser Black-backed will have yellow legs, and Mark's bird has pink legs On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1:07:26 PM UTC-7 vligh...@gmail.com wrote: > Good afternoon Mark! > This last weekend I caught several flocks of these. Many said they look > like California or

[cobirds] Massive flock of Bohemians/Denver

2023-01-24 Thread Dave Cameron
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[cobirds] TUNDRA SWAN, Jeffco or Arapahoe

2022-12-03 Thread Dave Cameron
corner. About 3:00- 3:30 pm. Good numbers and good variety of winter ducks on all the nearby lakes and ponds. Also 1 female Long-tailed Duck on South Platte Res. Dave Cameron Denver -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Cattle Egrets / Adams Co

2022-05-30 Thread Dave Cameron
nser, and more. Total of 35 species this morning. Dave Cameron 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://gro

[cobirds] 32-species bike ride to Tucker Gulch / Jeffco

2022-05-15 Thread Dave Cameron
orado." It has produced some noteworthy sightings over the last few years, requires zero exertion, and even has a little library along the path. Dave Cameron Denver -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to th

[cobirds] Backyard Wilson's Warbler, Lazuli / Denver

2022-05-15 Thread Dave Cameron
Wren Chipping Sparrows Lincoln's Sparrow I'm expecting Western Tanager/Black-headed Grosbeak/Bullock's Oriole, any minute now. Dave Cameron Denver -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

[cobirds] Re: GARGANEY in Boulder County

2022-05-09 Thread Dave Cameron
. Thanks, Dave Cameron Denver On Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7:31:07 AM UTC-6 ge...@ucar.edu wrote: > All, > > Eric is correct that there is no documentation of the April 1996 Garganeys > at Sombrero Marsh in the CBRC database, so that either nothing was > submitt

[cobirds] White-winged Junco / Denver

2022-03-31 Thread Dave Cameron
. I'll put a photo on the CFO Facebook page. Dave Cameron 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://groups.google

[cobirds] Re: Slaty-backed Gull Larimer (Update)

2022-03-21 Thread Dave Cameron
Has anyone gotten up there and on the bird this morning? Thanks, Dave Cameron Denver On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 5:37:45 PM UTC-6 Nick Komar wrote: > Slaty-backed Gull is currently resting on ice at south end of lake. (Red > pin). Distant but good views from southwest shoreline. &g

[cobirds] Red-breasted Merganser / Jeffco

2022-02-27 Thread Dave Cameron
55 Common Merganser, mostly males. 1 Red-breasted male was associating with the flock. Dave Cameron 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 mo

[cobirds] Re: Brown-headed Nuthatch in western KS

2021-10-24 Thread Dave Cameron
Brown-headed Nuthatch was re-introduced last year in the Ozarks in Missouri. Possibly this is a wandering member of that population. Dave Cameron Denver On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 10:03:06 AM UTC-6 Brandon wrote: > Colorado birders should be on the lookout for this species.

[cobirds] Re: Shorebird Workshop field trip report

2021-08-28 Thread Dave Cameron
Any White-rumped at Prewitt? Dave Cameron Denver On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 9:38:33 PM UTC-6 Nick Komar wrote: > I led the shorebird workshop field trip to Jumbo Reservoir today, for a > great group of 9 registrants (you know who you are). Shorebirding was slow > (just 12 specie

Re: [cobirds] Chatfield Terns and Godwit, Douglas County

2021-08-22 Thread Dave Cameron
ock wren came up to the edge of the path and >> walked over to me. It hopped on my bike. I was 2’ from it. I got photos of >> it on my bike. Ha! Cheeky little birds. Good big year blog material! >> >> It’s going to be a busy bike riding couple months! I need a massage

[cobirds] Chatfield Terns and Godwit, Douglas County

2021-08-22 Thread Dave Cameron
today at Cherry Creek in Aurora (Arapaho County), we got a total of 4-- 2 Solitary and 2 Spotted Sandpipers. Also many Pelicans, many Snowy Egrets, Ring bills, and other obvious suspects. Dave Cameron Denver -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Bug question

2021-06-26 Thread Dave Cameron
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer? Dave C On Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 8:19:18 PM UTC-6 Bryan Guarente wrote: > Ira, > To not take this too far outside of the realm of birds for too long, this > looks like a moth i. The genus *Harrisina*. You can see some more info > here: >

Re: [cobirds] Possible Slaty-backed Gull, Larimer

2021-04-06 Thread Dave Cameron
Thanks, Nick, for the explanation. And, it saves me a trip! - Dave Cameron On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:27:39 PM UTC-6 Nick Komar wrote: > Sorry I meant to follow up. I read up on first-cycle Slaty-backed Gull > Identification. While this bird looked similar, a couple fe

Re: [cobirds] Possible Slaty-backed Gull, Larimer

2021-04-06 Thread Dave Cameron
Has anyone had occasion to go search for this bird since the 28th? Any info as to whether it's still around would be appreciated. Thanks! Dave Cameron Denver On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10:32:50 PM UTC-6 colima...@gmail.com wrote: > Most lariphiles agree some first cycle pale-headed gu

[cobirds] Re: Red-breasted Sapsucker

2021-01-04 Thread Dave Cameron
) on Park Ave, East of the road in a backyard that was visible from the road. It took off South and uphill, to a tree at Park Ave and Spring St. Dave Cameron Denver On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 10:56:17 AM UTC-7 Nathan Pieplow wrote: > I am looking at the possible Red-breasted Sapsuc

[cobirds] Re: Barr Lake Sunday

2020-12-08 Thread Dave Cameron
presence, if not necessarily of all of the same birds. So, yes! Any insight as to our locals would be enlightening. Thanks, Dave On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11:04:12 AM UTC-7 Dave Cameron wrote: > Slightly late report... On Sunday the 6th, at Barr Lake SP: > > A good flock

[cobirds] Barr Lake Sunday

2020-12-08 Thread Dave Cameron
with them was not seen. 10-15 Bald Eagles Quite a few Pintails and Mallards, scattered throughout 2 very late Western Meadowlarks 2 Kestrels 2 Pheasant Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

Re: [cobirds] Joe Roller sad news

2020-11-27 Thread Dave Cameron
amily. Dave Cameron Denver On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 1:28:28 AM UTC-7 Bob Andrews wrote: > Hello all, > > Anyone who goes birding in eastern and southern Africa will see > Lilac-breasted Rollers, and inevitably it is at or near the top of the list > of favorite bird

[cobirds] Bohemian- YES, Solitary Sandpiper, and more. LTTN/Jeffco

2020-11-08 Thread Dave Cameron
for the day, including: 6 Wilson's Snipe 1 Solitary Sandpiper Good numbers of ducks, including- American Wigeon Redhead Green-winged Teal Common and Hooded Mergansers Ruddy Ducks Goldeneye Bufflehead Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [cobirds] Chucker in El Paso county

2020-11-08 Thread Dave Cameron
#3: https://www.aba.org/aba-recording-rules-and-interpretations/ Dave Cameron Denver On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 7:27:50 AM UTC-7 cinnamon...@gmail.com wrote: > Matt, > > I went to see the Chukar. I can get you the lady’s name and contact info > if you want to go see it.

[cobirds] Backyard Steller's Jay / Denver

2020-10-16 Thread Dave Cameron
), and a Steller's Jay-- first-ever here, and yard species #82! Dave Cameron Harvey Park, 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 cobird

Re: [cobirds] Pinyon Jays in uncommon places?

2020-10-08 Thread Dave Cameron
20 - 30 Pinyon Jays in Chaffee County this past weekend, NE of BV. Not sure if that counts as unusual for the bird. Dave Cameron Denver On Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 4:50:08 PM UTC-6 Larry Modesitt wrote: > I had a flock of 6 Pinyon Jays flying east from Empire last week. But a > Bl

[cobirds] Re: RUFF at Timnath Reservoir-Larimer County

2020-09-08 Thread Dave Cameron
Any updated sightings/opinions/photos from boots on the ground? Deb gets off work at 2:30, and we're trying to decide whether to brave afternoon rush hour to chase. Thanks, Dave Cameron Denver On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 10:38:43 AM UTC-6 Josh Bruening wrote: > All, > > Firs

[cobirds] Barr Lake and Last Chance on Labor Day

2020-09-08 Thread Dave Cameron
and tomorrow, I would imagine. Dave Cameron 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 view this

[cobirds] Re: Large Flock of Turkey Vulturs, Bear Valley, Denver County

2020-09-06 Thread Dave Cameron
I live just up the hill from there, and huge kettles of TVs have been quite common for some years now. Along Sheridan, up towards Yale from the shopping center, is their spot. Dave Cameron Harvey Park On Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 10:57:46 AM UTC-6 bunting...@gmail.com wrote: >

[cobirds] Re: Jeffco Whimbrel, M. Godwit etc.

2020-07-10 Thread Dave Cameron
perfect sense. BUT... if the summer solstice in the Arctic is when they are due to start their Southbound return, how on earth do they know when it is? Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Re: Tern, Longmont, CO

2020-07-09 Thread Dave Cameron
Looks like a Caspian. On Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 2:21:33 PM UTC-6, Kyle Medina wrote: > > Shared via Facebook Group. > https://www.facebook.com/groups/185169101693067/permalink/1412725358937429/ > > Kyle Medina > Westminster, CO > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Re: CFO non-discrimination policy and statement now online

2020-06-24 Thread Dave Cameron
Hear, hear! Dave Cameron 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 view this discussion

[cobirds] Re: ID Challenge: Greeley Hummer

2020-06-22 Thread Dave Cameron
, though that seems more likely here. Dave Cameron Denver On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 10:36:34 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > I was able to photo a hummer (backlit but lightened up photos a bit) in > Greeley at Josephine B Jones Park and Open Space Sunday.

[cobirds] Least Terns NO, hatchling Avocets yes. Adams County

2020-06-10 Thread Dave Cameron
these ponds a million times, on I-76, leaving town. Only 20 minutes up the road from my house, I regret never having stopped before, and I recommend the place. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Re: Scarlet Tanager, w. Buckhorn & deer creek canyon hotspot

2020-06-01 Thread Dave Cameron
the private drive, and if you don't block the boxes, or a good u-turn by a phone company truck, no technician is going to yell at you for it. Tell 'em I said so. But definitely watch for wasps in there! Dave Cameron Denver On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 10:56:55 AM UTC-6, rosanne juergens wrote

[cobirds] Hooded Merganser breeding in Colorado / Jeffco (I think)

2020-06-01 Thread Dave Cameron
. Dave Cameron 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 view this discussion on the web vi

[cobirds] Re: Blue-gray Gnatcatchers?

2020-05-30 Thread Dave Cameron
There was a pair working the willows at Harriman (Kipling and Quincy) a couple weeks ago; might've been nest building. Dave Cameron Denver On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 9:24:11 AM UTC-6, Curt Brown --- Boulder, CO wrote: > > In my local patch (Bear Creek in Boulder Open Space and Mountain

[cobirds] Re: The Rare Bird Alert

2020-05-26 Thread Dave Cameron
about actually uncommon birds. I don't know how ebird can replace the RBA. Dave Cameron Denver On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 3:15:23 PM UTC-6, Robert Righter wrote: > > Hi > > I like the RBA on Cobirds. With one quick click and I immediately get a > quick snapshot of what its going

[cobirds] Re: Crow Valley camping, Weld County

2020-05-22 Thread Dave Cameron
You may have found the loop-hole, there. I"ve heard that places that are closed, that have failed to stop accepting reservations and payments online, will honor them. Curious to see how this works out for you. Hoping for the best. Dave Cameron Denver. On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 8:

[cobirds] Re: Collared-Dove ID

2020-05-18 Thread Dave Cameron
I have no experience with the African, but this bird does look a tish less bulky, and also smaller-billed, than I'm used to with Eurasian. I suppose, as mentioned below, the difference in vocalization would tell the tale, if you get the chance. Dave Cameron Denver On Monday, May 18, 2020

[cobirds] Clay-colored Sparrows, Am. Goldfinch / Denver

2020-05-15 Thread Dave Cameron
a pair of Cowbirds; Broad-tailed Hummingbirds What will this evening's rain bring us tomorrow morning? Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[cobirds] Re: Roam vs. Home

2020-05-15 Thread Dave Cameron
In my case, my job having been essential, I wouldn't have had the opportunities to bird all day, covid or no covid. Thankfully, the reason I'm home now is that I retired this year! So while I can't enjoy any of the travel I had planned, by god, I can sit home and bird! Dave Cameron

[cobirds] Plumbeous Vireo, Black-and-white Warbler, Swainson's Thrush / Denver

2020-05-15 Thread Dave Cameron
of her flying through the brush. The pics will never make National Geographic, but might stand in a court of law! : ) Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Nashville Warbler / Denver

2020-05-14 Thread Dave Cameron
Just scored ANOTHER new yard bird moments ago-- Nashville Warbler, cruised through the back yard. and gone Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[cobirds] Wilson's Warbler / Denver

2020-05-14 Thread Dave Cameron
These last couple of days continue to produce! Back yard has been great, with Lazulis, Western Tanagers, Black-headed Grosbeak, NORTHERN CARDINAL, and now Wilson's Warbler joins the list. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Northern Cardinal, Lazuli Bunting, and other yard birds / Denver

2020-05-13 Thread Dave Cameron
yard suspects. Dave Cameron 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 view this discussion

[cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-12 Thread Dave Cameron
knowledgeable birder, and a kind and gentle soul. My condolenscences to his family. Dave Cameron Denver On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 12:02:16 PM UTC-6, Joe Roller wrote: > > Today is a somber day, as long-time Denver area birder and friend, Bob > Spencer, passed > away yesterday. His

[cobirds] Golden-winged and Nashville, Tucker Gulch, Jeffco

2020-05-08 Thread Dave Cameron
the warbler area. Also today-- Lazuli Bunting Western Tanager Chipping Sparrow, House Wren, a gazillion Yellow-rumps, etc. We heard that the Waterthrush and a couple of Swainson's Thrushes were there to be seen, but we didn't chase those. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Stapleton neighborhood off MLK highlights / Denver

2020-04-25 Thread Dave Cameron
spooked into flight, couldn't get enough of a look so say which species Snowy Egret Swainson's Hawk Myrtle Warblers Dave Cameron Denver -- 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] Re: American Bittern

2020-04-21 Thread Dave Cameron
I must've missed the report, nor can I find it. When/where? I also live just 'round the bend from there, and would like to get my girlfriend a shot at it. My once-ever Am. Bittern was a stroke of blind luck, and subsequent attempts to get her on one have been fruitless. Dave Cameron Denver

[cobirds] Re: Staying at Home

2020-03-30 Thread Dave Cameron
Rare Bird Alert Facebook page, and ebird itself, to do the same? Dave Cameron Denver On Monday, March 30, 2020 at 12:46:01 PM UTC-6, Chris Goulart wrote: > > I have been a safety professional for about 25 years, and recently > transitioned to working in the healthcare industry as

[cobirds] Loon, Mergansers and Grebes, Standley Lake, Jeffco

2020-03-22 Thread Dave Cameron
-backed, some Cormorants and Herons building a nesting colony. Dave Cameron 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 cobird

[cobirds] Wilson's Snipe / Littleton / Jeffco

2020-03-01 Thread Dave Cameron
on the south side, in immediate view of the blind. Also present were a Killdeer, a dozen or more American Wigeon, a couple of pairs of Hooded Merganser, etc. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Barr Lake (Adams) the other day

2020-02-16 Thread Dave Cameron
n the year, ...and several Western Meadowlarks, only one singing, but still quite early. Also a small flock of Am. Tree Sparrows many Song Sparrows scattered along the canal Kestrel Rough-legged Hawk, roosting over in the Eagles' trees Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Re: So Many Gulls - Centennial (Arapahoe)

2020-02-15 Thread Dave Cameron
Steve N. G. Howell's "Gulls of the Americas" is an excellent book, with a few pages of pics per species, including various ages, birds in flight, resting, etc. Dave Cameron Denver On Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 5:48:04 PM UTC-7, Jared Del Rosso wrote: > > I've lived in Cen

[cobirds] Re: Where can i find the Rare Bird Alert Form?

2020-01-04 Thread Dave Cameron
It's not 'cobrc,' It's "cbrc.org. I got to it by going to cfobirds.org, and clicking on bird records, or you can go direct. There's a link to fill out a report right there. Dave Cameron Denver On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 9:04:41 AM UTC-7, birderbob wrote: > > Hello All, &g

Re: [cobirds] Where can i find the Rare Bird Alert Form?

2020-01-04 Thread Dave Cameron
It's not 'cobrc,' It's "cbrc.org. I got to it by going to cfobirds.org, and clicking on bird records, or you can go direct. There's a link to fill out a report right there. Dave Cameron Denver On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10:27:21 AM UTC-7, birderbob wrote: > > “I haven’

[cobirds] Re: Barrow’s Goldeneye - Main Reservoir, Lakewood, Jefferson County

2019-11-17 Thread Dave Cameron
Barrows continuing and showing well between noon and 1:30 this afternoon. Back and forth from east to west as the 30-ish Common Goldeneye and 20+ Hooded Merganser did, finally settling into bathing and preening after a while, with the sun at our backs, for great views. Dave Cameron Denver

[cobirds] Re: ID help on a goose sp., Larimer

2019-11-16 Thread Dave Cameron
I'm no geneticist, but Sibley says that all manner of color gradients exist in Blue Snow Goose. And this bird clearly has the dainty bill of a Ross.' Suggesting Snow x Ross' hybrid. Dave Cameron Denver On Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:15:42 AM UTC-7, Joe Kipper wrote: > > Hey B

[cobirds] Re: RFI-- Red-flanked Bluetail

2019-11-06 Thread Dave Cameron
On Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 6:10:05 PM UTC-7, Dave Cameron wrote: > > Conspicuous by its absence is any update on the mega-rarity in Laramie. > Surely someone must've trekked up there today. Any news at all, at this > point, would be welcome, and would help one decide whe

[cobirds] RFI-- Red-flanked Bluetail

2019-11-06 Thread Dave Cameron
Conspicuous by its absence is any update on the mega-rarity in Laramie. Surely someone must've trekked up there today. Any news at all, at this point, would be welcome, and would help one decide whether to haul up there tomorrow. Thanks in advance for any news, rumors or heresay. Dave

[cobirds] Re: Woodcock bd snipe Arapahoe county

2019-11-05 Thread Dave Cameron
Sure, what's the location...? Dave Cameron Denver On Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 12:58:51 PM UTC-6, fiddlenurs wrote: > > While birding at South platte park, a bird that had been identified as a > snipe by another Birder was watched. He had the exact gate of the Woodcock > w

[cobirds] Re: American Bittern Update

2019-10-22 Thread Dave Cameron
We went down Sunday morning to try and see it, but the freezing 100mph wind squashed any enjoyment in being there. We did search the S end of the lake without success. I'm guessing that bird pulled up stakes due to the weather before we ever got there. Dave Cameron Denver On Tuesday

[cobirds] Re: Urban shorebirds, Denver County

2019-10-07 Thread Dave Cameron
by the Heron Overlook, it was nothing but Pelicans and Killdeer, a Herring Gull, several Ring-billed, and a smattering of Cormorant. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Re: Larimer County-probably no point at all...

2019-06-12 Thread Dave Cameron
is year's unusual weather during Spring > migration. Extra Goldfinches, extra Tanagers, a female "russet-backed" > Swainson's Thrush in my yard for 3 days, a Lazuli Bunting in my yard for 3 > days, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher in the yard... many firsts came out of this >

[cobirds] Yellow-headed Blackbirds, Harriman Lake (Jeffco)

2019-06-12 Thread Dave Cameron
on hand: GB Heron W Pelican many Com. Grackles feeding fledglings VG Swallow Coot PB Grebes 1 Ruddy Duck C Geese N Flicker Cormorants Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Williamson's Sapsucker & Three-toed Woodpeckers, Douglas County

2019-06-09 Thread Dave Cameron
, Empidonax flycatchers (we went looking for the Hammond's, but believe these were Willow), Western Bluebirds, many House Wrens, many Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Pine Siskins, Gray-headed Juncos, Robins, Ravens, Mtn. Chickadees, etc. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Steamboat?

2019-06-01 Thread Dave Cameron
It's an hour away, and not sure if it'd still be active this late, but a very reliable Greater Sage Grouse lek is about an hour from there, near Walden. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Re: Golden-winged Warbler, seen or not? Boulder County

2019-05-12 Thread Dave Cameron
Many birders here since about 7:30. NO Golden-winged. 4 warbler species in one tree at one point-- Orange-crowned, Virginia's, Yellow and Yellow-rumped. Also Western Tanager, Chipping Sparrows, and Chickadees. Dave Cameron Denver On Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 8:01:40 AM UTC-6, tjcalliope wrote

[cobirds] Hairy Woodpeckers / Denver

2019-01-24 Thread Dave Cameron
I've had Downies and Flickers nesting in my yard for some years now. This winter, I've seen a male Hairy on-and-off, and just saw a m/f pair on the suet. Hoping they stick around! Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

[cobirds] Re: Barnacle Goose

2019-01-20 Thread Dave Cameron
We were among many birders scouring the lake Saturday morning. No sighting of it, nor any word of any sighting of it as of about 2:30 or so on Sat. Dave Cameron Denver On Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 4:47:37 PM UTC-7, Carol Ortenzio wrote: > > Has anyone seen the. Barnacle Goose since las

[cobirds] Re: Barnacle goose

2019-01-18 Thread Dave Cameron
there to search. Dave Cameron Denver On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 5:50:17 PM UTC-7, Jace Wesley Brasher wrote: > > Has anyone seen the barnacle goose today? I was hoping to go see it this > weekend. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [cobirds] face book and cobirds - a solution?

2018-12-13 Thread Dave Cameron
that every report will reach you personally, and instantly? JOIN THEM ALL. THEY'RE ALL FREE. Bringing others' preference of internet medium in line with one's own, in any context, is pointless. Dave Cameron Denver On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7:14:55 PM UTC-7, Greg Pasquariello wrote

[cobirds] Re: Fork-tailed Flycatcher Parking Directions?

2018-10-22 Thread Dave Cameron
birders. We did hear after we left that the bird also left, and headed towards its second recent hangout on Carbonate Lane. I haven't been there, so perhaps someone else can chime in on parking there. Dave Cameron Denver On Monday, October 22, 2018 at 4:10:44 PM UTC-6, Ben S wrote: > >

[cobirds] Prewitt Res and SeEtta's Swifts

2018-08-26 Thread Dave Cameron
found in the activity. Many Wilson's Phalarope 2 Snowy Egrets Scads of Northern Shovelers 1 Lesser Yellowlegs 3 Canada and a dozen or so Cackling Geese Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] RFI: Prewitt Res

2018-08-23 Thread Dave Cameron
We're thinking of heading out this weekend to Prewitt, as it looks like the migrant shorebird hotspot for the moment. Never having been there, any advice for where on the lake the productive mudflat areas are would save time. West side, East side, South end, North end...? Thanks, Dave

[cobirds] Burrowing Owls, Superior

2018-08-16 Thread Dave Cameron
ton trailhead at McCaslin and Coalton in Superior, hike N on the Meadowlard trail towards a reservoir. The birds were seen due W of the SW point of the reservoir. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. T

[cobirds] Calliope Hummingbird, Denver

2018-07-29 Thread Dave Cameron
We have 1 male and 1 juv Calliope at the backyard feeders this morning. New yard bird! I think that makes 69. The feeder is right near an active Wren house, so there have been skirmishes. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Re: looking for a few mother hen (or rooster) birdwatchers to help Boy Scouts

2018-05-21 Thread Dave Cameron
sessions the same thing with 6 different groups, or a progression with the same group? Can this be done on weekends, or weekdays only...? You can email me offline if you like-- davednvr7 at msn dot com. Dave Cameron Denver On Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 2:03:34 PM UTC-6, Fauvette wrote: > He

[cobirds] Re: Denver Co: Stilt Sandpipers @ Westerly Wetlands

2018-05-20 Thread Dave Cameron
For first-timers to the wetlands, where is the best place to park to get near the sandpipers? Dave Cameron Denver On Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 2:16:39 PM UTC-6, Michael Lester wrote: > Hi all, > > I’m currently watching a flock of at least 35 Stilt Sandpipers feeding in > Weste

[cobirds] Golden-Winged Warbler

2018-05-20 Thread Dave Cameron
How far along the trail is the bird? Dave Cameron 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.co

[cobirds] Golden Eagle / Douglas

2018-03-24 Thread Dave Cameron
On Roxborough Park Road, S of Titan Rd, N of Sharptail Ridge Open Space, a Golden Eagle seen perched on a power pole, and then hunting over the prairie dog fields, 10am today. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Fort Collins City Park including Sheldon Lake and Grandview Cemetery (Larimer) on 28Feb2018

2018-03-04 Thread Dave Cameron
We'd love to run up there today for a shot at the screech owl. Can you point us toward the location of the roost tree? Thanks, Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] What is known about the Barr Lake Black Swan?

2017-03-24 Thread Dave Cameron
With any online discussion of provenance quite conspicuous by its absence, and the fair assumption that this bird did not fly here from Australia, is anything actually known about where this bird came from...? Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Possible LITTLE EGRET/ Crown Hill Lake (Jefco)

2016-10-01 Thread Dave Cameron
Sorry for the multiple posts, but NatGeo's depiction of a juvenile Snowy seems right for this bird, except for the size difference with the bird it's standing next to. Easily 20% larger than the Snowy it's hanging around with. Confirmations/rejections welcome. dc -- You received this

[cobirds] Possible LITTLE EGRET/ Crown Hill Lake (Jefco)

2016-10-01 Thread Dave Cameron
Forgot to mention-- while we had almost nothing of optics with us, as we were out bicycling, not intentionally birding, (we viewed the egrets from ~30 yds with a 10x monocular), there was a photographer present, with a huge telephoto lens, shooting the birds. Once I realized that one of the

[cobirds] Possible LITTLE EGRET/ Crown Hill Lake (Jefco)

2016-10-01 Thread Dave Cameron
to guidebooks, it seems not to be is that its lores were more yellow than the snowy, not less. They were hunting the west side of the lake, just off the mudflat. Crown Hill is on the East side of Kipling, between 26th and 32nd. Parking lots are on the 26th st. side. Dave Cameron Denver

[cobirds] Black Tern at Chatfield

2016-09-05 Thread Dave Cameron
Sandpipers, 1 Bald Eagle, 1 Osprey, Great and Snowy Egrets, etc. Dave Cameron 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 cobird

[cobirds] CA Birder Looking To Network With CO Birders (Larimer, Boulder Cos.)

2016-05-12 Thread Dave Cameron
I was coincidentally birding for a few days in that part of the state for the past few days, but usually not that far North (I'm in Denver). But if you send me your target list, I might have general suggestions for locations for your targets. - email is davednvr7 at msn dot com -- You

[cobirds] Sage Grouse plus the Grasslands this past weekend.

2016-05-12 Thread Dave Cameron
prairie birds. Mission accomplished. Dave Cameron 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.co

[cobirds] Krider's Hawk / Douglas Co.

2016-05-05 Thread Dave Cameron
), the back was medium-gray. Dave Cameron 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 g

[cobirds] Re: RFI-- Road conditions for CR80 leks?

2016-05-05 Thread Dave Cameron
Excellent, thanks. dc On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 1:50:20 PM UTC-6, Kerry Hargrove wrote: > Dave, > I'm currently coming from that exact location. Roads are fine. Some small > areas with deep ruts and others that are still wet about 6 miles up but > that's past the lek(s) and nothing that

[cobirds] RFI-- Road conditions for CR80 leks?

2016-05-04 Thread Dave Cameron
Hello all-- Does anyone know what the current road conditions are for the CR80 leks N and E of Hayden? Heading that way this weekend, hoping for Greater Sage. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Greater Prairie Chicken / Yuma county

2016-03-24 Thread Dave Cameron
in the distance. Just left and below the one flashing white is the lek, up on a ridge. Well to the right of the tower flashing red. The birds were quite vocal, and will make it obvious once you're in that vicinity. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Greater Prairie Chicken / Yuma county

2016-03-20 Thread Dave Cameron
in Washington County yesterday on the way there, and one more this morning on the way home. Last Chance was dead, except for House Sparrows, Collared Doves, and Red-winged Blackbirds. Dave Cameron Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Col

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