[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 11 April 2018

Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date:April 10, 2018 e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, April 10 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species)

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all I have passed these comments (as anonymous reports) to our U. S. Forest Service/Pawnee Ranger District staff asking to investigate. I'll let you know how they respond and/or act. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:36:44 PM UTC-6, Dave

Re: [cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

I was on the Pawnee last week and there was a guy lying on the ground next to his pickup approx. 1/2 mile from his target, shooting ACROSS road 69 near the intersection of 96 & 69 with a semi-automatic assault rifle. I did call the ranger's office and as usual no-one answered. I thought about

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all I've passed along these new comments as well (anonymously) to entire Pawnee district staff (includes law enforcement), the Arapaho Forest Recreation manager and Arapaho Forest Communications staff. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all On bird trip I am leading this weekend out on Pawnee I'll be sure to take plenty of photos of what is going on along Weld CR 96 and beyond to show Pawnee staff. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/ On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:36:44 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: >

Re: [cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

You might consider getting Audubon Rockies involved, as well. Linda Hodges Colorado Springs On Wed, Apr 11, 2018, 10:59 AM Rachel wrote: > I was on the Pawnee last week and there was a guy lying on the ground next > to his pickup approx. 1/2 mile from his target, shooting

[cobirds] Long-eared Owl Photos/Video [Weld]

Hi all The Long-eared Owl (one of two) stayed in our yard until dark treating us to several hunt chases right in our backyard! Gone this morning-we think! ;-) - Photos (first four): http://coloradobirder.club/m/photos/browse/album/Nunn-Yard-Bird/ - Video:

Re: [cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Yes, we'll put an end to it. Beyond ridiculous. Joe On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:48 PM, 'Norm Lewis' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Perhaps someone could fix us up with the appropriate contact information > for the authorities there, and the birding community could start

Re: [cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Perhaps someone could fix us up with the appropriate contact information for the authorities there, and the birding community could start making its voice heard. It is beyond ridiculous for firearms to be discharged along a route that is touted by the Forest Service as a wildlife viewing area.

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hi all This could be one reason shooting has spread out across Pawnee NG: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5163489 Note: "No Plan" and closures. Anyone up for Change.org petition to see if we can create change? Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.club/

[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (11 Apr 2018) 2 Raptors

Dinosaur Ridge - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 11, 2018 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black

[cobirds] House Sparrow decline - Front Range

Twenty-one people responded to my query about House Sparrows. Most (17) noted diminishing numbers or total absence. They live from Colorado Springs through metro Denver to Longmont and Boulder. Examples: None in over a year (Gloria Nikolai, Colo Spgs); None this year (Don Hall,

Re: [cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands 10April2018 (Weld)

Hear hear, the ayes have it! Art Hudak City of Denver County of 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.

[cobirds] Re: House Sparrow decline - Front Range

Very interesting topic! I apologize for late reply At our feeder/yard (just south, adjacent to Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs), we had occasional individuals during 5-10 years ago, but then there was never more after that. I'd have to check notes, but I don't think we've had one in past 5