[cobirds] Northern Shrike

2016-11-23 Thread Virginia Simmons
On 11/23 in Del Norte, we have a Northern Shrike perched atop a tall spruce tree that was attracting White-Winged Crossbills about 10 days ago. Virginia Simmons. Rio Grande County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] White-winged Crossbills

2016-11-10 Thread Virginia Simmons
A small flock of White-winged Crossbills was seen in town of Del Norte on Nov. 9, in tops of two tall spruce trees. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte, Rio Grande County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Tribute to Ron Ryder

2016-08-05 Thread Virginia Simmons
Ron Ryder was so knowledgeable and always a gentleman who helped me ENJOY birding. As an amateur birder with many questions , I could count on him to give me clear, reliable “yes” or “no” answers. Virginia Simmons. Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Mute Swans attacking

2016-07-21 Thread Virginia Simmons
are, but they are a protected species. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Digest for cobirds@googlegroups.com - 13 updates in 9 topics

2016-03-26 Thread Virginia Simmons
Very nice images from the San Luis Valley! Thank you, and Happy Easter. Virginia Simmons From: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2016 2:40 AM To: Digest recipients Subject: [cobirds] Digest for cobirds@googlegroups.com - 13 updates in 9 topics cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Monte Vista NWR

2016-03-05 Thread Virginia Simmons
), meadowlark, bluebird, and killdeer. The Crane Festival is next weekend (March 11-13) so come on down. Virginia Simmons -- 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] Question about gull

2016-02-27 Thread Virginia Simmons
never been reported in winter in the San Luis Valley in the past, not even by the 2 Bobs or Rawinski. Any good suggestions??? Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[cobirds] Rosy-Finches and gull???

2016-01-25 Thread Virginia Simmons
schedule. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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,

Re: [cobirds] Digest for cobirds@googlegroups.com - 9 updates in 6 topics

2015-12-04 Thread Virginia Simmons
Has any effort been made to plant replacements of trees with other species, prior to removal of Russian Olives at Two Buttes (or elsewhere where birds use them)? Virginia Simmons, Del Norte From: cobirds@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 1:36 AM To: Digest recipients Subject

[cobirds] pipit v. Horned Lark

2015-07-29 Thread Virginia Simmons
In 2014 in open grassland near the floor of the San Luis Valley, below the San Juan Mtns., I mis-identified a “Sprague’s Pipit.” An experienced birder pointed out to me that American Pipits were just starting down from high country at about that time, and I wisely yielded. Virginia Simmons

[cobirds] Brown Thrasher, Rio Grande County

2015-06-12 Thread Virginia Simmons
Brown Thrasher with conspicuous rufous tail and back flew across road about half way between Del Norte Cemetery and south edge of Del Norte town on San Francisco Creek Road, 6/12 in late morning, weedy vegetation. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Hepatic Tanager, Rio Grande County

2015-06-04 Thread Virginia Simmons
Male Hepatic Tanager was feeding for a few minutes this morning (6/4) at a nectar feeder on my deck. This feeder is stationary, mounted on a post, unlike my other hummingbird feeders. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Plumbeous Vireo, Rio Grande County

2015-05-24 Thread Virginia Simmons
Plumbeous Vireo was picking insects from branches in elm tree today (5/24) at my place. Other sightings not far away were Dusky Flycatcher along RG 15 Rd., and Am. White Pelican and Bridled Kingfisher on RG 18 Rd. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Excuse me!

2015-05-24 Thread Virginia Simmons
Please make that a Belted Kingfisher. Virginia -- 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

[cobirds] Black-and-white Warbler, Rio Grande County

2015-05-15 Thread Virginia Simmons
BW Warbler at Home Lake near Monte Vista on May 11. Had first hummingbird (Broadtailed female) this year at my feeder in Del Norte today, May 15, Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] melanistic doves? Rio Grande County

2015-04-19 Thread Virginia Simmons
2 black doves were flying around my house in Del Norte yesterday. More information about these and the ones in Pueblo County will be appreciated. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] Brant, Rio Grande County

2015-04-03 Thread Virginia Simmons
On April 2 with high-powered scope the Brant was seen south of the Monte Vista NWR, west side of Hwy 15; also 4 Snow Geese. No White-fronted Geese were seen and fewer Sandhill Cranes, perhaps because strong winds have kicked up. Merlin was across the road from MVNWR office. Virginia Simmons

[cobirds] Willets, Rio Grande County

2015-03-14 Thread Virginia Simmons
2 Willets on March 14 flew up, on west side of Colorado 15 south of the Monte Vista NWR office. Sandhill Cranes are putting on a great show on a sunny day in the San Luis Valley. Also enjoyed Jason Beason’s Black Swift presentation at the Crane Festival. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You

[cobirds] Lark Sparrows, Rio Grande County

2015-02-09 Thread Virginia Simmons
of 2014, we had an extraordinary number of Lark Sparrows in Rio Grande County. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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] Summer Tanager, Rio Grande County

2014-05-31 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Summer Tanager was seen twice at my home in Del Norte on May 30. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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] Y-b Chat, Rio Grande County

2014-05-27 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Today, 5/27, saw Yellow-breasted Chat on tour route of Monte Vista NWR and Eastern Kingbird a few yard east of pullout on RG Rd. 8 S. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Rio Grande County

2014-05-23 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Today, 5/23. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in open dry area on RG County Rd. 15. Lots of Western Wood Pewees and some Dusky Flycatchers NW of Del Norte. White Pelicans still on RG 18. The mad rush of Hermit Thrushes is mostly ended. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message

[cobirds] Mew Gulls, Rio Grande County

2014-05-20 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
At Home Lake in late morning (5/20) Mew Gulls were mixed with Ring-billed Gulls on water. Also White-rumped Sandpiper, Cassin's Kingbird, and Double-crested Cormorants. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] American Bittern, Alamosa County

2014-05-16 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Either 2 American Bitterns or one twice, south of Alamosa. In one yard near Monte Vista - Rose-breasted, Black-headed, and Evening Grosbeaks, Bullock's Oriole, and a ton of misc. birds. In Conejos County, Black Terns and a Forster's Tern. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte. -- You received

[cobirds] 2 Black Phoebes, Rio Grande County

2014-05-13 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
numbers - Western Wood Pewee, Willow, Hammond's, Cordilleran Flycatchers, Ruby-th Kingbird, etc. All of us in Colorado will long remember the Big Fallout of May 2014. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Bay-breasted Townsend's Warblers, Rio Grande County

2014-05-12 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Bay-breasted Warbler (female) and Townsend's Warbler (male) at Home Lake on May 11 during inclement weather. Monte Vista Refuge had Northern Mockingbird, large numbers of White-throated Swifts, and 3 Willets. Y-r Warblers are still numerous in the San Luis Valley. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte

[cobirds] Correction

2014-05-12 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
The date for the Bay-breasted and Townsend's Warblers at Home Lake should have been 5/12, not 5/11. Virginia Simmons -- 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] Peregrine Red-br Merganse, Rio Grande County

2014-05-08 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Rio Grande County

2014-05-05 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
5/6/14 at Del Norte Cemetery: Spotted Towhee Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher Black-and-white Warbler Yellow-rumped Warblers numerous for past week Plus a few common species. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] SLV birds

2014-05-01 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Cemetery. Large number of Turkey Vultures over town and Cliff Swallows within town of DN one windy day.Another large flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers west of town. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] warbler and willets, Saguache County

2014-04-15 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
chico, I found 2 Willets on roof of small abandoned about 100 feet from Rio Grande Canal, in area between County Roads M and L (I think, but am not positive about location). Willets are uncommon in San Luis Valley, but not rare. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Weekend in San Luis Valley

2014-04-13 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
and Lesser Yellowlegs at Home Lake; lots of Ring-necked Ducks at MV NWR. Etc., etc. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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] Hermit Thrush, Rio Grande County

2014-03-21 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Today, March 21, I saw a Hermit Thrush in Beaver Creek area, about 5 miles south of South Fork at el. 9,000', conifers and open meadow area. Spring really is here! Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Upland Sandpipers, Rio Grande County

2014-03-13 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Pair of Upland Sandpipers today (3/13) on rail fence at Monte Vista NWR, west side of Hwy. 15. No, these were not Yellowlegs. Also, Canvasbacks on tour route and Gre at Blue Heron overhead, plus misc. geese, waterfowl, and cranes at refuge. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received

[cobirds] Common Redpoll, Rio Grande County

2014-03-09 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Valley. Also saw my first American Avocet of the season on Home Lake today. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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] Sandhill Cranes

2014-02-13 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
National Wildlife Refuge, and quite a few cranes are reported (500+) there. Monte Vista Crane Festival is March 7-10, so come on down. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] tundra swan, San Luis Valley

2014-01-11 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Jan. 11, I saw a tundra swan from bridge across Rio Grande, NW of Monte Vista on 3 West Road. Most of river is frozen over, but swan was standing on dry ground next to water, easily seen from bridge. Virginia Simmons, Rio Grande County -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Hoping this the way to post sightings

2014-01-05 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Harris's Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, and Northern Shrike, in the past few days in brushy area at Del Norte on First Street near town park. Also Bald and Golden Eagles in ranch area miles west of town. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Bluejay, Rio Grande County

2013-05-31 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
A bluejay was in my yard in Del Norte this morning. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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] e-mail change of address

2013-05-29 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Please change me e-mail address to receive reports, effective immediately. Old e-mail address: vsimmon...@q.com. New e-mail address: simmons19...@hotmail.com. Thank you. Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Home Lake, Rio Grande County

2013-04-13 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Yesterday (April 12) Home Lake had an influx of about 3 dozen Cinnamon Teal. Also the lake had about 2 dozen American Avocets, 2 dozen Common Mergansers, a dozen Lesser Scaups and 2 Lesser Yellowlegs. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] SLV American Bittern and White Pelican

2013-03-25 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
White Bittern at lake across from golf course about 1 p.m. today. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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] Harris's Sparrow/Rio Grande County

2013-02-22 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
On Feb. 21, a Harris's Sparrow was in the turnoff at MVNWR on Rio Grande Country Rd. 8E. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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] Mineral County, below Wolf Creek Pass

2012-10-09 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
of it. At higher el., a Pine Grosbeak. At lower el., a Cooper's Hawk, Fox Sparrow, plenty of juncos (Slate-colored), Gray Jay, etc.. Just a nice day to enjoy the last patches of aspen color. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Rio Grande County

2012-09-14 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Counties. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options

[cobirds] Short-eared Owl, Rio Grande County

2012-07-28 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
This AM (July 28) there was a Short-eared Owl in the weedy area on west side of Colorado 15, between the two MVNWR pullouts. Not rare, but infrequently seen. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Lesser Goldfinch, Rio Grande County

2012-07-17 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
A Lesser Goldfinch, black-backed variety, flitted through my yard in Del Norte,briefly today. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] Willet Costilla County

2012-05-23 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
5/23 List from Smith Lake and area:: Western Grebes Snow Geese - 2 Canada Geese Black-crowned Night Heron -1 below bridge Mallard Common Goldeneye - 2 Cooper's Hawk Virginia Rail - 2 @ sewage lagoon Am. Coot WILLET - 1 below bridge Lesser Yellowlegs- 1

[cobirds] Home Lake,Franklin's Gulls

2012-05-01 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
, of course. No Bald Eagle nearby. What a difference a day makes! Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Red Knot

2012-04-28 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
Home Lake - east of Monte Vista - on April 28: 1 Snowy Egret 1 Red Knot in adult nonbreeding plumage 16 Long-billed Dowitchers 1 Clark's Grebe, plus numerous Western Grebe 1 Bald Eagle still on west side of county road Etc.as expected -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] 2/28 Misc. Monte Vista NWR

2012-04-28 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
At the MVNWR, misc. species in relatively light numbers - e.g., 8 Avocets and 5 Phalaropes, 2 Marsh Wrens, a Great-tailed Grackle, etc. I failed to mention 4 Franklin's Gulls a Home Lake this morning.. A half dozen Turkey Vultures were scattered widely over the Monte Vista area. Virginia

[cobirds] Turkey Vulture, SLV

2012-04-10 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
First Turkey Vulture that I have seen this season, east of Del Norte, noon, 4/10. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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] Nonbirding question

2012-04-08 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
When birdwatching in rural areas in Colorado in Colorado, have you observed a decline in numbers of Jackrabbits in the past 15-20 years? If so, do you have any explanation, anecdotal or scientific, such as predators, disease, climate, human activity, habitat change? Thank you. Virginia

[cobirds] MVNWR, Snow Goose

2012-03-23 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
This morning (3/23) at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge there was 1 Snow Goose at SW corner of the refuge, far back to the west in a large group of Canada Geese. What follows is my complete list this AM at MVNWR: Snow Goose - 1 Cackling Goose - a few Canada Goose Gadwall Mallard

[cobirds] Home Lake, Monte Vista

2012-03-23 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
-billed Grebe Bald Eagle - west side of highway American Coot Killdeer Greater Yellowlegs - 1 - first of the season Ring-billed Gull Black-billed Magpie Common Raven American Robin House Sparrow - ho hum Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Monte Vista Crane Festival

2012-02-12 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
The Monte Vista Crane Festival is March 9-12. For info and registrations:see cranefest.com or phone 719-852-3552. I saw 12 Sandhill Cranes last week, NE of MV Refuge. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Ferruginous Haw, Rio Grande County

2012-01-28 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
A Ferruginous Hawk was on a utility pole beside US 160, about 5 miles east of Del Norte, late afternoon today (Jan. 28). Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Horned Grebe, Monte Vista

2011-11-17 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS
, many Can. Geese, and, of course, Am. Coots. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] bobolink, Conejos County;pine grosbeak, Rio Grande County

2011-09-29 Thread VIRGINIA SIMMONS Owner
Today, 9/29, a Bobolink was flying low with 6 Mountain Bluebirds, on dry grassland on lower Cat Creek in Conejos County - quite a surprise. At about 9,500 el., there was a Pine Grosbeak in Rio Grande County. Several Gray Jays at about 10,000 -10,5000 el. in Conejos County and 4 Clark's

[cobirds] Western Gull question

2011-06-02 Thread Virginia Simmons
With only Sibley and no sighting here, some discussion might be helpful for me and for others, too. E.g., why is the Chatfield bird not a Lesser Black-backed? Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Bravo, CoBirds

2011-06-02 Thread Virginia Simmons
Many thanks to everyone, especially Glenn, and all others who have shared such informative replies about the Western Gull, and with GREAT PHOTOS besides. I had seen the species in Baja California in winter, where it belonged, but Chatfield Reservoir? Virginia Simmons Virginia Simmons -- You

[cobirds] Rio Grande County

2011-05-13 Thread Virginia Simmons
not see American Bittern. Marsh Wrens are in. Eared Grebes, ditto. Still a large number of Green-winged Teal lingering at Refuge. A Lesser Yellowlegs. Lots of Sage Thrashers. Etc., etc. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Wilsons' Sniipe, Alamosa County

2011-05-05 Thread Virginia Simmons
and down. Then it flew across the road, south to north, in front of my car and disappeared in the field. Quite a treat. Since I was driving, I didn't hear any sound from it or see it again after it landed. Numerous beautiful Swainson's Hawks can be seen here now. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You

[cobirds] Osprey and pelicans in SLV

2011-04-22 Thread Virginia Simmons
. White Pelicans. Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options

[cobirds] Fw: [wsbn] Horned Grebes, SLV

2011-03-30 Thread Virginia Simmons
-- Forwarded Message -- From: Virginia Simmons vsimmon...@netzero.net To: cobi...@goolegroups.com, w...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [wsbn] Horned Grebes, SLV Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:03:12 GMT Horned Grebe is in my personal records for Costilla County and Rio Grande County

[cobirds] Greater Yellowlegs,, Monte Vista

2011-03-25 Thread Virginia Simmons
Eurasian Collared-Doves, American Kestrels, etc., here and there. So, spring is springing. Virginia Simmons -- 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] Home Lake,, Monte Vista

2011-03-16 Thread Virginia Simmons
Had a nice chance to compare relative sizes of Mallards and Cackling Geese today at Home Lake. Lake is ice free and has a modest number of common waterfowl Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] SLV cranes coming in

2011-02-22 Thread Virginia Simmons
in Alamosa County there was one Prairie Falcon. Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr

[cobirds] Vultures

2010-09-26 Thread Virginia Simmons
Count of Turkey Vultures at Del Norte - 35 at 7 pm on Saturday, and 38 at am on Sunday. Also a Belted Kingfisher at Home Lake. Virginia Simmons -- 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] Cranes and vultures, San Luis Valley

2010-09-07 Thread Virginia Simmons
On Sunday(9/5), 3 Sandhill Cranes were reported flying near Mosca, CO. On Monday (9/6), I counted 16 Turkey Vultures at roost at 6:30 p.m. at Del Norte. Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Vultures at Del Norte

2010-09-04 Thread Virginia Simmons
At 6 pm on Sept. 3, I counted 14 Turkey Vultures in their treetop roost at the nursing home across from Jack's Market. If anyone is keeping migration records for Turkey Vultures, I will continue to report every couple of days, also next spring. RSVP. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You

[cobirds] Osprey,,Rio Grande County

2010-08-24 Thread Virginia Simmons
Osprey on utility pole along CO HWY 112 on 8/24/10, at about 8:30 AM. Not my first in the San Luis Valley, but first in Rio Grande County. A really elegant one. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] San Luis Valley correction

2010-05-24 Thread Virginia Simmons
hundreds of Wilson's Phalaropes down there. Where do they go? Hunkering in tall grass out of the wind? Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group

[cobirds] Blue -gray Gnatcatchers,, Del Norte

2010-05-10 Thread Virginia Simmons
At noon today (May 10) 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers (male female) were in my yard in Del Norte, picking up spilled seed from the ground. Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Tundra Swan

2010-04-09 Thread Virginia Simmons
A Tundra Swan has been reported at Monte Vista NWR. Virginia Simmons -- 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

[cobirds] Monte Vista NWR

2010-03-11 Thread Virginia Simmons
Here is a mid-afternoon report for today (3/11) at MVNWR, a quiet time of day for viewing. A concentration of cranes was west of Colorado 15, back behind the work buildings. Auto tour route has more open water now with many of the birds hunkering a ways off from road, so a strong scope will

[cobirds] Turkey Vultures

2010-03-06 Thread Virginia Simmons
2 Turkey Vultures soaring near Del Norte today - the 1st of the season. Mobs of cranes at MVNWR, especially at pulloff on County Road 8 South. Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Monte Vista area

2010-03-04 Thread Virginia Simmons
in, but just a couple of No. Shovelers so far. Could not spot any Cackling or Snow Geese. Here and there, a few Robins, Mourning and Eur.-Collared Doves, and plenty of Starlings, of course. Virginia Simmons -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Monte Vista NWR

2010-02-26 Thread Virginia Simmons
and pull-outs are in excellent shape, as are main roads, but I advise staying on those. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group

[cobirds] Northern goshawk, Del Norte

2010-02-25 Thread Virginia Simmons
Early this afternoon, a Northern Goshawk (1st year, brown, speckled) flew low across U.S. 160, headed toward riparian area about 1 miles east of Del Norte. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post

[cobirds] Northern Pygmy-Owl. Saguache County

2010-01-27 Thread Virginia Simmons
just north of Del Norte with 2 remaining on my return trip. Also 1 Cooper's Hawk and 1 Rough-legged Hawk between Center and Hooper. Fields are snowy and cold in the San Luis Valley. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] American Bittern

2009-12-27 Thread Virginia Simmons
Jenny Nehring, an experienced birder from Monte Vista, has reported an American Bittern at the Rio Grande State Wildlife Area on Dec. 26. This SWA is north of the canal at Home Lake. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding

[cobirds] Bald Eagle, etc., Home Lake

2009-11-20 Thread Virginia Simmons
improvements. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds

[cobirds] Hinsdale County, 8/6/09

2009-08-06 Thread Virginia Simmons
Today in Hinsdale County, N of Mineral County, W Fort of Gunnison to Sherman site, Lake City: Gadwall, Common Merganser, Greater Yellowlegs - at pond between Spring Creek Pass and Slumgullion Pass, Broad-tailled Hummingbird, Williamson's Sapsucker. Olive-sided Flycatcher, Willow Flyatcher,

[cobirds] Mississippi Kites

2009-07-29 Thread Virginia Simmons
The Pueblo Chieftain (July 29) has an article about the relative slowness/awkwardness of flegling kites in learning how to fly, cautions against picking them up when they fall, advice to keep dogs and cats indoors, their northern range, recent sightings by bird enthusiasts in Pueblo - with

[cobirds] No Dicksissal

2009-07-19 Thread Virginia Simmons
Golden-crowned. Plus hummers, etc. Blackbirds were raiding a field of canola nearby. Imm. American Kestrals were in charge at grove along Colo. 115. Not much noteworthy on refuge tour route (too dry) except a couple of Snowy Egrets and Northern Harriers. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte

[cobirds] Rufous Hummingbird

2009-07-03 Thread Virginia Simmons
Rufous Hummingbird on 7/2 at Blue Creek, which is between Creede and South Fork. Also a House Wren. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you

[cobirds] Del Norte Area

2009-06-25 Thread Virginia Simmons
side of the Rio Grande I saw a Lesser Goldfinch black-backed form - the first I have seen this year - and north of the Rio Grande there were Warbling Vireos and Western Bluebirds (both male and female). Virginia Simmons, Del Norte --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado

[cobirds] Addenum to Addenda

2009-05-30 Thread Virginia Simmons
Oops! Make that a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, of course. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Costilla County, May 29

2009-05-29 Thread Virginia Simmons
with bino, so keep moving. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Turkey Vultures

2009-05-24 Thread Virginia Simmons
17 Turkey Vultures were roostng in their tree at the nursing home in Del Norte this evening - serving as a reminder to all you CFO-ers to drive carefully on your way home on Monday. Great tio see so many of you in the San Luis Valley this weekend. Come again! Virginia Simmons, Del Norte

[cobirds] Indigo Bunting in Del Norte

2009-05-15 Thread Virginia Simmons
This morning (5/15/09) an Indigo Bunting was at my feeder in Del Norte. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Turkey Vulture, etc., Rio Grande County

2009-04-10 Thread Virginia Simmons
. One porcupine. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post

[cobirds] Sage Thrasher, near Hooper

2009-03-31 Thread Virginia Simmons
A Sage Thrasher was in the greasewood NE of Hooper today. This species is a fairly common breeder in San Luis Valley. Also, at Sand Dunes Pool, there was aa Mountain Bluebird, right on schedule. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us