Re: [cobirds] Trumpeter?

2016-01-02 Thread Chip Clouse
Still Red-breasted Mergansers and at least 1 Thayer's Gull too but no swans since the 31st, I think. On Jan 2, 2016 9:23 AM, "Mark R" wrote: > Gary, > > I talked with multiple birders yesterday who were there at various times > from sunrise to well in the afternoon with no sighting of the two > T

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird - Arapahoe County

2016-01-02 Thread Chip Clouse
on the breast (but nowhere near as pronounced as a female red-winged (which has dark eyes.) Hopefully someone can get out there and refind it tomorrow. Good birding in 2016, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

RE: [cobirds] White-winged Junco

2016-02-04 Thread Chip Clouse
een living in the Metro area. What gives? Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada On Feb 4, 2016 3:15 PM, "William H Kaempfer" wrote: > For what it is worth, on eBird I came up with exactly 21 Dark-eyed Junco > (white-winged) individuals reported so far in 2016 *anywhere in the > wor

Re: [cobirds] Lark Bunting to be replaced as official State bird of Colorado

2016-04-02 Thread Chip Clouse
Too bad it's neither a lark nor a bunting... Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada On Apr 2, 2016 5:53 AM, "Janeal Thompson" wrote: > You had me going for a second. I would like to note, my dear friends, Tom > and Sara Shane of Garden City, KS (Tom is the author of the Lark Bunt

[cobirds] Bobolink pair behind Apex Center - Jeffco

2016-05-30 Thread Chip Clouse
COBirders, Thanks to previous reports I am currently looking at a singing male and a female in the field north of the paved bike trail and immediately south of the Apex Center Skate Park on 72nd in Arvada. Good birding, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Re: Bobolink pair behind Apex Center - Jeffco

2016-05-30 Thread Chip Clouse
As an addendum: the female is carrying nesting material. Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada On May 30, 2016 7:35 PM, "Chip Clouse" wrote: > COBirders, > Thanks to previous reports I am currently looking at a singing male and a > female in the field north of the paved bike trail an

[cobirds] Arvada Bobolinks YES -Jeffco

2016-05-31 Thread Chip Clouse
I'm looking at two males and a female at 6:17 pm due south of the Apex Center skate park and west of the wire fence separating a mowed swathe from the unmowed field. Good birding, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[cobirds] Free bird walks in Littleton tomorrow

2016-06-17 Thread Chip Clouse
State Park and I am leading a group to the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. Limited spots are available. Please email me off list to sign up. chip.clo...@gmail.com. Apologies if this posting offends or is against list rules but I thought it OK because it is a free event. Good birding, Chip

Re: [cobirds] Buff-breastfed Sandpiper (Arapahoe County) coninues

2016-09-04 Thread Chip Clouse
Also seen about 10 am. Big Thanks to Cheri and everyone for continued reports. Chip Clouse Lakewood On Sep 4, 2016 1:33 PM, "sheflew" wrote: > Seen again at 1:30 just right of trees near far grasses. Nice to see John > V and Bill K! > > Sue Riffe > Sent from my iPhone

[cobirds] Chatfield Little Gull - yes

2016-09-04 Thread Chip Clouse
Still foraging out from the Marina Sand Spit toward the dam at 6:40pm. Chip Clouse Lakewood -- 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] Common Grackle movements in Lafayette, Boulder County

2016-09-11 Thread Chip Clouse
y dog wouldn't let me stop long enough to do more than estimate on anything but the BRBLs that didn't flush as she dragged me along the trail. Chip Clouse Lakewood On Sep 11, 2016 8:53 PM, "David Suddjian" wrote: > On the Grackle theme, on the morning of 9/10 I watched a

Re: [cobirds] Common Grackle movements in Lafayette, Boulder County

2016-09-12 Thread Chip Clouse
Harriman Lake had a mix of juveniles and adults. As my primary purpose was exercising the mutt I didn't look at the ratio but my initial impression was not one sided in either direction. Chip Clouse Lakewood On Sep 12, 2016 7:56 AM, wrote: > One thing I noticed over the years is that t

[cobirds] Purple Sandpiper YES

2016-12-23 Thread Chip Clouse
Seen at the mouth of the creek about 8:10am Chip Clouse Lakewood -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [cobirds] Common Grackles - Pueblo

2017-03-24 Thread Chip Clouse
FOY Common Grackle on the feeders at the Front Range Birding Company in Littleton today. Good birding, Chip Clouse Lakewood On Mar 24, 2017 8:11 AM, "Leon Bright" wrote: > COBirders—Two Common Grackles on one of my feeders in the storm at dawn > this morning. > &g

[cobirds] visiting birder to CO Spgs in June

2012-03-23 Thread Chip Clouse
CObirders, I was contacted about birding with a visiting TX birder on Sunday, June 17 through Birding Pal. I'm no longer in CO Spgs and hoped someone else might help him. He will be staying at the Broadmoor and can be reached at ibratz@sbcglobal dot net. Thanks, Chip Clouse Arvada, CO --

Re: [cobirds] Late Lesser Goldfinch Jefferson County

2012-10-14 Thread Chip Clouse
le of feathers. Very cool! Anyway, the goldfinches must have just been passing through as I haven't seen them since the hawk episode. Good birding, Chip Clouse Arvada, CO On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Kayleen A Niyo wrote: > Bob and all, > > ** ** > > I still have several

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds - Adams County

2013-02-03 Thread Chip Clouse
Pigeons, and a dead Black-crowned Night-Heron made up the rest of the avian sights. Cheers, Chip Clouse Arvada, 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

Re: [cobirds] RFI - Great Horned Owl Nest - Westminter area

2013-04-05 Thread Chip Clouse
Greenbelt area (or elsewhere within a 5 mile radius) would be greatly appreciated! We understand the issues with nesting owls and promise to follow the ABA Code of Ethics and limit our time. Kind regards, Chip Clouse Arvada, CO On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 12:23 PM, Doug Faulkner wrote: > Hello

[cobirds] Routt County Bohemian Waxwings - late report

2011-03-21 Thread Chip Clouse
ogize for the late report. These birds were along the river at the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area on County Road 14F (Gilroy Ln) off Hwy 131 and a stone's throw from US Hwy 40 south of Steamboat Springs. 350 must have been a sight to see yesterday! Chip Clouse Director of Education Americ

RE: [cobirds] Why is the Rufous-collared Sparrow likely an escaped cage bird?

2011-05-10 Thread Chip Clouse
;t mean to imply that I think one would fly here from South America unassisted... Chip Clouse Director of Education American Birding Association _ Direct: (719) 884-8240 Email: cclo...@aba.org Website <http://www.aba.org/>

[cobirds] Black-chinned Sparrows - Mesa County - Sat 6/11

2011-06-13 Thread Chip Clouse
male Gambel's Quail just before the park entrance. After reading of Jason's Friday sightings, I wish I would have continued further up the trail for the vireo, warbler, titmouse, and jay - but alas, wine tasting was my compromise for chasing my lifer Black-chinned Sparrow. Good birdin

Re: [cobirds] eBird Version 3 Launches

2011-10-11 Thread Chip Clouse
those traveling to your neck of the woods (or plains...) that may just use your sighting to see a lifer or an old friend again. Thanks for the forward, Bill! Chip Clouse Arvada, CO On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Bill Schmoker wrote: > Folks- I'm forwarding a message from eBird project m

[cobirds] 1st grackle of the year

2012-03-19 Thread Chip Clouse
retty good diversity, including an adult male Sharpie that feasted on a House Sparrow about 10 days ago. Chip Clouse Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups

[cobirds] ABA Saturday Morning birdwalk at Garden of the Gods

2009-06-25 Thread Chip Clouse
whees, and possibly Juniper Titmice and Ash-throated Flycatchers if we are lucky. The walk will last until at least 10:00 am or longer if there is interest and the birds are still active. Come join me on our monthly ABA outreach birdwalk at this fabulous park with awe-inspiring scenery. Chip C

[cobirds] Nocturnal Migration/Perseid Meteor Shower Field Trip

2009-07-07 Thread Chip Clouse
ntact Ted Floyd (tfl...@aba.org). Please indicate PERSEIDS-MIGRATION in the subject line of your e-mail message. Chip Clouse Outreach Coordinator Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding Association 4945 N 30th Street, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO

[cobirds] Help on Three-toed woodpecker in N CO

2009-07-09 Thread Chip Clouse
st of Cameron Pass is still active? Have any atlasers found any ATTW nests or territories since that time closer to Loveland (Estes Park, RMNP, etc.)? Scott? If anyone knows of places in WY between Jackson and Cheyenne (recent burns) that would work too. Thanks, Chip Clouse Outreach Coordi

[cobirds] El Paso County Atlasing

2009-07-13 Thread Chip Clouse
are hanging out streamside on flat benches with lots of tall and sapling White fir. I'm hoping to get back up this week or weekend and get confirmation. Good birding (and atlasing), Chip Clouse Outreach Coordinator Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding Association 4945

[cobirds] ABA bird walk Saturday at Garden of the Gods

2009-07-14 Thread Chip Clouse
s, and Ash-throated Flycatchers if we are lucky. The walk will last until at least 10:00 am. Come join Saraiya on the monthly ABA outreach birdwalk at this fabulous park with awe-inspiring scenery. Please contact me by Wednesday at 5 PM if you have questions, but no need to sign up - just show up

[cobirds] Saturday ABA bird walk at Garden of the Gods

2009-08-18 Thread Chip Clouse
with comfortable walking shoes and bring water, a snack, and binoculars, if you have them. Loaner binoculars will also be available. Feel free to reply off-list with RSVP or just show up! Chip Clouse Outreach Coordinator Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding Association 4

[cobirds] old issues of Birding Magazine at ABA office

2009-08-20 Thread Chip Clouse
. We can't pay to ship them to you but if you wish to come to Co Sprgs to take a look, please email off-list to arrange a time to come. We would prefer that you visit by the middle of next week. Thanks, Chip Clouse Outreach Coordinator Birders' Exchange Coordinator Americ

[cobirds] Report from ABA bird walk at Garden of the Gods on 8/22

2009-08-24 Thread Chip Clouse
: 8/22/09 Notes: ABA monthly bird walk w/ Chip Clouse & Saraiya Ruano as leaders. Number of species: 33 Mallard (female)1 Turkey Vulture 3 Cooper's Hawk (probable) 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Prairie Falcon 1 Rock Pigeon 13 Mourning Dove 8 White-throated Swi

[cobirds] RFI: late august grouse/chickens

2009-08-24 Thread Chip Clouse
spots near Craig to see sharp-taileds in summer? She could then loop back and try Loveland, then Guanella, then Mt Evans for Ptarmigan and hope a PIGR might be around too. Any advice would be most appreciated. Chip Clouse Outreach Coordinator Birders' Exchange Coordinator Americ

[cobirds] ABA's Monthly Bird Walk at Garden of the Gods, next Saturday 9/19

2009-09-13 Thread Chip Clouse
until at least 10:00 AM. Come join Brad on the monthly ABA outreach birdwalk at this fabulous park with awe-inspiring scenery. Please contact me by 5 PM on Tuesday if you have questions, but no need to sign up - just show up! Chip Clouse Outreach Coordinator Birders' Exchange Coordi

[cobirds] ABA monthly bird walk at Garden of the Gods

2009-10-15 Thread Chip Clouse
the photo opportunity so the walk will last from 8-10. Please come! Chip Clouse Outreach Coordinator Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding Association 4945 N 30th Street, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3151 _ Phone:

[cobirds] ABA Garden of the Gods walk 11/14

2009-11-10 Thread Chip Clouse
-Jays, and some winter sparrows and juncos, among others. The walk should last until at least 10:00 am. Come join Saraiya at this fabulous park with awe-inspiring scenery. Chip Clouse Outreach Director Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding Association 4945 N 30th Street, Suite 200

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds Sunday - no...

2010-01-11 Thread Chip Clouse
, Chip Clouse Outreach Director Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding Association 4945 N 30th Street, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3151 _ Phone: (719) 884-8240 Toll-free: (800) 850-2473 x240 Fax: (719

[cobirds] part-time job with ABA in CO Springs

2010-02-16 Thread Chip Clouse
t.pdf for a detailed job description. Please submit resumes and cover letters via email to cclo...@aba.org. Thanks! Chip Clouse Outreach Director Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding Association 4945 N 30th Street, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO

[cobirds] El Paso County Snowy Owl - no

2010-02-22 Thread Chip Clouse
ABA Pres/CEO Rob Robinson, Events and Development Director, Melissa Rausch, and I looked for the Owl yesterday to no avail. Let's hope the morsels provided the landscape AND the photographers allowed this guy to head back north to find a Lady owl and some tasty Lemmings. Chip Clouse Dir

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird RFI

2010-03-14 Thread Chip Clouse
Hi CoBirders, I've been out of state for a couple weeks and wondering if the blackbirds are still around. Any help before tomorrow morning 6 am would be appreciated. Thanks, Chip Clouse CO Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Evening Grosbeaks - El Paso Cty

2010-03-25 Thread Chip Clouse
Hi folks, I've had Evening Grosbeaks at my feeders for the first time in the 3 years I've been there in NW Colorado Springs. My high count was nine yesterday. Chip Clouse Director of Conservation, Education & Outreach Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding

RE: [cobirds] Need e-mail address for reporting ABA-area Milestone/Mymm Ackley

2010-10-19 Thread Chip Clouse
Hi Mymm, The best email for you is straight to Bill Maynard, the editor of Winging It. His email address is bmayn...@aba.org. Congratulations on your milestone! Chip Clouse Director of Conservation, Education & Outreach Birders' Exchange Coordinator American Birding As

[cobirds] Missing cockatiel in Littleton

2014-09-20 Thread Chip Clouse
I was just informed that some customers of the Front Range Birding Co lost a cockatiel in the vicinity of Ken Caryl and Wadsworth last night. If you see it, please call Jeanette at 720.621.6730. Thanks, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Visiting young birders from Portland looking for guide this weekend

2014-10-19 Thread Chip Clouse
ith youth mentoring experience available to show this group some lifers and direct them toward some good vegan food? Contact me off list so I can connect you. Good birding, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bi

Re: [cobirds] Tundra Swans (Larimer)- NOT

2014-10-21 Thread Chip Clouse
please contact me off list so I can connect you. Good birding, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada On Oct 21, 2014 5:29 PM, "Nick Komar" wrote: > Review of photos indicate Mute Swans. Origin? > > Sorry for confusion. > > Nick Komar > Fort Collins CO > > Sent from my iPhone

RE: [cobirds] Hawk Id

2014-10-22 Thread Chip Clouse
Plus eye color is wrong for adult Coop, unless it's a light and photography thing. Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada On Oct 22, 2014 4:39 PM, "Ira Sanders" wrote: > What about a dark morph juvenile Broad-winged Hawk? Just a thought. I know > the tail looks long and the bird look

[cobirds] Lost falconer's bird in Boulder?

2015-03-17 Thread Chip Clouse
Boulder. The image I have was taken with a low-res mobile phone camera so I can't see jesses or anything. The bird didn't seem skittish and was flying from the top of a chain-link fence to the ground and back. Any ideas? Thanks, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada -- You received this messa

[cobirds] Black Mountain, Moffat County, no Black-backed Woodpecker

2015-07-03 Thread Chip Clouse
worth spending some time if anyone can do it. Sorry for the late post. Good birding, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada -- 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, se

Re: [cobirds] Re: Painted Bunting at Chatfield SP 6/18

2018-06-19 Thread Chip Clouse
There are several people looking as I type this so I would wait to see if it is refound. Best, Chip Clouse Golden On Tue, Jun 19, 2018, 5:24 PM Sharon Kay wrote: > To anyone. Do these stay in one place long in this area? Is it worth a > drive from Greeley? Thanks. > > On Tuesday, J

[cobirds] American Three-toed Woodpecker, Gold Hill, Boulder Cnty

2018-07-08 Thread Chip Clouse
I just had 2 counter-drumming ATTWs at about mm10.4 west of Gold Hill on my BBS route. Chip Clouse Golden (currently Gold Hill Rd) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [cobirds] Bird Conservancy Banding – Last word on spring, first words on fall

2018-08-24 Thread Chip Clouse
Hi Meredith, Thanks for the update. I meant to call BCR today to request a slot for a FRBC group for the 1st Sat in October. Is there someone to call or email specifically? Thanks, Chip On Fri, Aug 24, 2018, 8:55 PM wrote: > Fall bird banding at Barr starts tomorrow, Saturday, August 25. We we

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes Golden

2018-11-03 Thread Chip Clouse
Exactly 100 (yes, I counted) Sandhill Cranes just flew over 58th and Hwy 93 headed south. Chip Clouse Golden -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Rosy-Finches in Jeffco and viewable! - YES

2019-01-01 Thread Chip Clouse
; these birds for my yard list! These folks are super kind to invite all of us crazy birders into their home! I will be dropping off some seed tomorrow on the way home from work at the Front Range Birding Company - Boulder. Good birding and Happy New Year! Chip Clouse Golden On Tue, Jan 1, 2019, 8

[cobirds] Pink-footed Goose - yes, but just flew

2019-01-06 Thread Chip Clouse
COBirders, The Pink-footed goose was seen by many until about 9:36 am when it flew NE. Long-tailed duck was also seen, as were at least 3 Greater White-fronted, 3 Snow, 1 Ross's, and quite a few hybrids of various parentage. Good birding, Chip Clouse Golden -- You received this message be

Re: [cobirds] South Platte Reservoir and ABA guidelines

2019-02-02 Thread Chip Clouse
lines since your list will be compared to others' lists. If not, and you never plan to compare your list to others in any formal way, do what you wish - especially with your life list - which shouldn't be restricted by geography. If you've seen it, you've seen it. My 2 cents...

Re: [cobirds] South Platte Reservoir and ABA guidelines

2019-02-03 Thread Chip Clouse
that matter) for each county. If you report using the Jeffco hotspot, the birds you list should actually be in Jeffco. Same for the much, much larger Arapahoe County hotspot. Good birding, Chip Clouse Golden On Sun, Feb 3, 2019 at 6:30 AM Karen Strong wrote: > I’m a relatively new birder, but am

Re: [cobirds] RE: How to find your true Colorado bird list total

2019-02-04 Thread Chip Clouse
count the Budgy I saw free flying by the Denver Botanic Gardens 15 years ago, OR the one I saw in Dade county, FL 10 years ago, as the only countable ones were around Hermosa Beach north of Tampa when Budgy was still on the ABA list. Good birding, Chip Clouse Golden On Sun, Feb 3, 2019, 8:55 PM An

[cobirds] Bobolinkpalooza - Cherryvale Rd. Boulder Cnty

2019-05-29 Thread Chip Clouse
with Jamie Simo after work and there are at least 10 in this field. We have seen 6-7 males chasing a female a couple times since our arrival. We've digiscoped a couple cooperative males along the ditch perched in high grass. Its well worth a stop here if you can make it. Good birding, Chip C

[cobirds] Cattle Egret - Jeffco

2019-07-07 Thread Chip Clouse
Just saw a breeding plumaged cattle egret tending a herd of cows off Hwy 93 just north of Hwy 72 intersection while driving to work. No time for pics. Chip Clouse Golden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

RE: [cobirds] Great Blue Heron hunting prairie dogs??, Boulder County

2013-06-18 Thread Chip Clouse
.). I have also watched them catch mice in dry fields north of Boundary Bay, BC. It wouldn't surprise me! Exciting!!! Chip Clouse Arvada, CO On Jun 18, 2013 7:08 PM, "William H Kaempfer" wrote: > Many years ago at Little Gaynor Lake along Oxford Rd. west of US 287 in > Boulde

[cobirds] Help for year list milestone

2013-12-31 Thread Chip Clouse
eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Williamson's Sapsucker American Three-toed Woodpecker Northern Shrike Juniper Titmouse Pine Grosbeak Carolina Parakeet Any advice would be most appreciated. Happy New Year, Chip Clouse Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[cobirds] Jefferson & west edge of Denver county highlights 3/6

2014-03-07 Thread Chip Clouse
e the bike path. Not too bad for 3 hours afield. Now that my traveling job with Opticron optics has ended, I'm looking forward to much more Colorado birding very soon! Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorad

Re: [cobirds] Re: Hawk ID

2014-03-12 Thread Chip Clouse
The eyes seem to be facing forward so I thought it was a male Northern Harrier. Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 10:38 PM, Cathy Sheeter wrote: > I don't agree. It looks like a pale immature Ferruginous Hawk to me. It > appears to have a heavy barrel c

[cobirds] Lowell Ponds SWA, Adams County 4/15/14

2014-04-15 Thread Chip Clouse
en Wood Duck, 8 Redheads, 5 Ring-necked Ducks and a lot more of the usual suspects. Robins, Red-winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles were everywhere with apparent nest-building by all three. Canada Geese and Mallards are nesting as well. Good birding, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada, CO -- Yo

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck, Rocky Mtn Lake, Denver county

2014-04-29 Thread Chip Clouse
t least 2 Northern Rough-winged and more Violet-greens than eBird liked (at least 8.) No Tree or Bank Swallows that I could discern. A few usual suspects brought the list to 19 species in 20 minutes. Happy spring, Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscri

[cobirds] Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Johnson Park Trailhead, Jeffco

2014-05-06 Thread Chip Clouse
lmost back to Johnson Park. And that was an unidentified yellow thing that flew across the trail in front of me and promptly disappeared. It was not a goldfinch. I did see my FOY House Wren and 4 Mallard ducklings which seemed a bit early. 25 species total. Good birding, Chip Clouse Olde T

Re: [cobirds] Spring Count, Waterton - Jeffco

2014-05-11 Thread Chip Clouse
Park. A pair each of Mountain Bluebirds and Western Kingbirds and 2 pair of Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers added some diversity to the almost 2 dozen Spotted Towhees at Roxborough. Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 5:47 PM, 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds < cobirds@googl

Re: [cobirds] RE: Bluff Lake near Stapleton, Denver County

2014-05-11 Thread Chip Clouse
I had 2 singing Bullock's Orioles and a B-G Gnatcatcher, several Spotted Sandpipers, a Snowy Egret plus two drake Green-winged Teals to add to Ben's list at Bluff Lake when I visited on Friday between 11 am and 1 pm. My best bird was a Green-tailed Towhee. Cheers, Chip Clouse Olde T

[cobirds] Weld County Highlights 5/26

2014-05-27 Thread Chip Clouse
can Avocets on nests and some other goodies including Great-tailed Grackles (also on CR 48). A very distant scope view of a Burrowing Owl by the feed lot was probably the overall favorite of our 9-year-old. All together it was a respectable day and tons of fun! Chip Clouse Olde Town Arvada

[cobirds] Sabine's Gull - Adams Cnty (Barr Lake)

2019-10-12 Thread Chip Clouse
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies banding station. Go visit tomorrow - their LAST day for 2019. Good birding, Chip Clouse Golden -- 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

Re: [cobirds] Binoculars tune-up

2019-11-03 Thread Chip Clouse
to the New World Tropics. Make a cash donation instead! http://bex.aba.org/ Good birding, Chip Clouse Golden On Sun, Nov 3, 2019, 7:33 AM Chuck Aid wrote: > Hey, guys! > > Since we lost Kathy at S&S Optika, does anyone know of a place in the > metro area that does realignment work

Re: [cobirds] Binoculars tune-up

2019-11-03 Thread Chip Clouse
ding Company in Boulder. If you need an old Zeiss or Leica or Bushnell eyepiece for an older model we may be able to help you and Kathy will get paid for it. I'm really the only person that knows about that stuff so you may want to call ahead to make sure I'm there. Good birding, Chip Clouse

[cobirds] Varied Thrush - Boulder Cnty

2020-01-06 Thread Chip Clouse
COBirders can be. Good luck, Chip Clouse Golden (Currently at the Front Range Birding Company-Boulder) -- 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] Boulder Varied Thrush - Now Off Limits

2020-01-07 Thread Chip Clouse
iting their neighborhood in search of visitors from the Pacific northwest. Thanks, Chip Clouse Home- Golden, CO Work - Front Range Birding Company-Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this

[cobirds] Boulder Varied Thrush is off-limits

2020-01-08 Thread Chip Clouse
countywide location as I'm sure people are seeing your checklist on eBird or getting eBird alerts and not reading COBirds. Kind regards, Chip Clouse (just the messenger, don't shoot!) Golden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&qu

[cobirds] Osprey etc. at Lagerman - Boulder Cnty

2020-03-21 Thread Chip Clouse
ingle American Pipit working the rocks near the dam spillway. It's a beautiful day to be socially distant! Good birding, Chip Clouse Golden, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [cobirds] Blind Finch, Arapahoe

2020-03-27 Thread Chip Clouse
Here is the Cornell link: http://static.birds.cornell.edu/hofi/recognizing.html Chip Clouse Golden On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 10:20 AM Dick Filby wrote: > Hi Mary Kay > > So sorry to hear. Right now, the best action to avoid more infected birds: > > Clean all your feeders immedi

[cobirds] Black-throated Blue Warbler - Jeffco YES

2020-05-03 Thread Chip Clouse
aw it... Central Park Effect? Good (and Safe) birding from my new local patch! Chip Clouse Golden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to c

[cobirds] Palm Warbler, Summit County

2020-05-21 Thread Chip Clouse
and Yellow-rumped Warblers in the same area. Good luck if you find yourself in the area for non-chasing purposes. Chip Clouse Golden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [cobirds] Northern Parula, Boulder Co

2020-05-25 Thread Chip Clouse
I think maybe "Sawhill Ponds" off 75th might be what he is after. Chip Clouse Golden On Mon, May 25, 2020, 11:10 AM Charles Hundertmark wrote: > About midway along trail between Bass Pond and the private pond. Just > south of the green gate on the west side of the trail

[cobirds] Cattle Egrets - Jeffco

2020-09-04 Thread Chip Clouse
CObirders, I'm currently looking at at least 17 cavorting with cows on the NORTH side of 72nd across from Majestic View Park. Park at the park and take the tunnel under 72nd and look across the ditch to the field with cattle. Cheers, Chip Clouse Golden -- You received this message becaus

[cobirds] 24 Cattle Egrets - Jeffco

2020-09-04 Thread Chip Clouse
Update on count. Chip Clouse Golden -- 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] Sandhill Cranes - Tucker Lake - Jeffco

2020-10-02 Thread Chip Clouse
Cobirders, I've seen the posts about flyover flocks but it looks like 2 will spend the night out on the peninsula under the heron rookery at Tucker Lake. Will likely still be there in the morning for any early risers. Lots of new ducks too. Good birding, Chip Clouse Golden -- You received

[cobirds] Jaeger at Standley Lake - Jeffco

2020-10-14 Thread Chip Clouse
astie. For now it's a Jaeger app. for me. Good luck! Chip Clouse Golden -- 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...@googl

[cobirds] Juvenile Red-necked Grebe at Arvada Blunn Res - Jeffco

2020-10-15 Thread Chip Clouse
e entrance station and check in telling them you are birding. Cheers, Chip Clouse Golden -- 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] Update and questions on Arvada Blunn Res grebes - Jeffco (fairly long)

2020-10-16 Thread Chip Clouse
Even at 40x through an alpha scope I would think it difficult to see a diminutive Horned Grebe well from so far away. In short, I can't get back out there today and would appreciate comments or updates from anyone who can, especially if you find a RNGR! I may need to edit my checklist. Humbl

Re: [cobirds] Bird ID Binoculars

2020-12-25 Thread Chip Clouse
The Swarovski dG is also only an 8x25 monocular/camera with the light gathering exit pupil of a compact binocular yet without depth of field of binocular vision. Of course the photo would be 2D anyway. Best, Chip Clouse Golden On Fri, Dec 25, 2020, 1:32 PM wrote: > ht

Re: [cobirds] Re: Bird ID Binoculars

2020-12-26 Thread Chip Clouse
t and clear enough for the app to ID it correctly. Front Range Birding Company (I'm no longer affiliated) was doing a rental program so you could try before you buy. You will need to call to see if that is still the case. Might be worth a look for your cousin with color vision issues, John. Ch

Re: [cobirds] Bird Finder

2021-03-31 Thread Chip Clouse
27;t restricted to hotspots. There are packs to purchase that open it up to world birds too. I have no connection to the app developer but am just an extremely satisfied customer. Check it out! Chip Clouse Golden (but currently Idyllwild, CA) On Wed, Mar 31, 2021, 7:45 PM Kevin Ash wrote: >

Re: [cobirds] Sound ID

2021-07-10 Thread Chip Clouse
Birdnet and will also get better with time. It only recognizes a limited number of species currently and I've had it suggest crazy things way out of range. Eventually it will be amazing and I'm already impressed. Chip Clouse Erie, CO On Sat, Jul 10, 2021, 12:37 PM Gary Brower wrote:

[cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake continues at Cherry Creek Marina (Arapahoe)

2021-11-12 Thread Chip Clouse
The juvenile kittiwake is flying around a bit but seems to include the booms at the marina in its rounds. Year bird #649! Good birding, Chip Clouse Arvada -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group,

Re: [cobirds] Hermit Thrush? (Custer County)

2022-07-11 Thread Chip Clouse
I noticed an abundance on my Dunkley Pass BBS route in the Flat Tops last week and even more Swainson's Thrushes than normal too. My Gold Hill 2 BBS route around Ward and Jamestown had the normal amount too. Must be a southern phenomenon. Good Birding, Chip Clouse Currently Denver, CO but lo

Re: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

2023-02-01 Thread Chip Clouse
in MT and in AK. I'm one of those birders that hasn't managed to find a huge flock this year. I've had a total of 6 in a mixed flock in junipers near Marston Lake a couple days ago after at least 6 visits to the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. I keep looking... Good Birding, Chip Clouse Lakewo

Re: [cobirds] Historical perspective on Bohemians?

2023-02-01 Thread Chip Clouse
And this may explain my bad luck at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt since I was usually looking in the late afternoon after working and while walking the dog. They were probably all headed to their evening roosts by the time I arrived. Good Birding, Chip Clouse Lakewood On Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 7:42 AM

[cobirds] Solitary Sandpiper and White-faced Ibis - Belmar, Jeffco

2023-04-24 Thread Chip Clouse
the tune of 28 spp. so far. More trail to walk... Good Birding, Chip Clouse Lakewood -- -- 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 gro

Re: [cobirds] Goldfinch seed feeding behavior

2023-05-29 Thread Chip Clouse
Hulled sunflower gives higher caloric value for less work as it doesn't have to be cracked to be eaten. I think your birds have just gotten smarter, that's all. Cheers, Chip Clouse Lakewood On Mon, May 29, 2023, 2:13 PM Jim Tyler wrote: > Birders - > > I’ve noticed a change

[cobirds] RFI on Pawnee NG roads/Burrowing Owls on 88th east of the Landfill -Denver County

2023-06-15 Thread Chip Clouse
od Birding, Chip Clouse Lakewood -- -- 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 *

Re: [cobirds] Again with the Crossbills-SW Denver

2023-06-17 Thread Chip Clouse
t for Type II Ponderosa birds I get on my BBS routes. Cheers, Chip Clouse Lakewood On Sat, Jun 17, 2023, 8:49 AM Doug Ward wrote: > Back in Colorado for a couple of weeks (BBS season) and was very surprised > to have a nice sized flock (10-12) of RED CROSSBILLs fly over our place > (Athma

Re: [cobirds] Blue jay fools Merlin/ GrayCatbird imitating Least Flycatcher

2023-06-23 Thread Chip Clouse
And I was recently birding in the foothills where I watched a Red-tailed hawk flyover calling repeatedly. Merlin ID'd it as a Steller's Jay! Is that the opposite of mimicry? Cheers, Chip Clouse Lakewood On Fri, Jun 23, 2023, 7:46 PM Ajit Antony wrote: > Hi Elena and everyone else

Re: [cobirds] Blue jay fools Merlin/ GrayCatbird imitating Least Flycatcher

2023-06-24 Thread Chip Clouse
aid, it will get better. I was just bringing up a scenario as a cautionary tale for those submitting an eBird checklist followed by comments like "confirmed by Merlin." This is an eBird reviewer's nightmare. Cheers and good Birding, Chip Clouse Lakewood On Sat, Jun 24, 2023, 1:55 P

Re: [cobirds] Blue jay fools Merlin/ GrayCatbird imitating Least Flycatcher

2023-06-24 Thread Chip Clouse
Hear! Hear! ... literally! Chip Clouse Lakewood On Sat, Jun 24, 2023, 5:45 PM Eric DeFonso wrote: > To piggyback on Chip's comment, I agree that Merlin cannot be exclusively > relied on for ID "confirmation", and in my opinion, at all. That's not to > say Merlin i

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