[cobirds] 1st cycle kumlienz Iceland Gull, Jefferson County

2016-01-23 Thread Gloria Nikolai
Nick Komar spotted a 1st cycle kumlienz Iceland Gull with a pale base of bill at South Platte Reservoir, Jefferson County. Also seen California, Herring, Thayer, Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Gloria Nikolai Currently in JeffersonCounty From: cobirds

[cobirds] Common Redpoll, El Paso County

2016-02-16 Thread Gloria Nikolai
Common Redpoll, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, 2/16/2016 - Seen three times this morning for about 10 seconds each, loosely hanging out with Pine Siskins. Gloria Nikolai El Paso County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Southeastern Colorado this weekend, Baca, Prowers, Otero Counties

2016-03-13 Thread Gloria Nikolai
to a Ring-necked Pheasant bolting across the road. I picked up an astounding 16 first of the year birds this weekend, much more than I expected and so much fun! Happy birding all, Gloria Nikolai, now back home in El Paso County FYI: The rare birds this weekend included the Northern Mockin

Re: [cobirds] Little Blue Heron update

2016-04-15 Thread Gloria Nikolai
lovers and Black-necked Stilts were a nice consolation prize though, my first of the year for this state anyway. Gloria Nikolai El Paso County From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of Glenn Walbek Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 4:30 PM To: Colorado Bir

[cobirds] Marbled Godwits, Weld County

2016-04-23 Thread Gloria Nikolai
52 Marbled Godwits seen by Brad Andres and the Audubon Society of Greater Denver at Lower Latham Reservoir on County Road 48. Gloria Nikolai From: Gloria Nikolai Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 6:18:57 PM To: Colorado Birds; gwal...@comcast.net Subject: Re

Re: [cobirds] State Bird Records Committee

2016-04-29 Thread Gloria Nikolai
Mark, I love that you asked the question ND I love even more the reasoned and respectful reasons given in return. Thanks to all for benefiting the entire group with the conversation. Happy birding, Gloria Nikolai El Paso County Ps. FOS Spotted Sandpiper today in El Paso County

Re: [cobirds] Lesser Goldfinches - Pueblo (City/County)

2016-05-04 Thread Gloria Nikolai
Leon, I live in Colorado Springs and have Lesser Goldfinch nearly all year and they are consistently black-backed. Variety in the bird world is the spice of life [😉] Gloria Nikolai El Paso County From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of Leon Bright

Re: [cobirds] Re: Parasitic Jaeger- Cherry Creek SP

2016-09-18 Thread Gloria Nikolai
The Parasitic Jagger was still at Cherry Creek State Park this morning. Jamie Simo and I observed it from several vantage points today from about 10 am - 12. It mostly hung out in the middle of the lake though flew around hassling Gulls a few times. Gloria Nikolai El Paso County

Re: [cobirds] Robins anyone???? Summit County

2017-03-17 Thread Gloria Nikolai
El Paso County has been overrun for weeks with Robins. Singing, tussling for territory, eating...at least around my house. Gloria Nikolai El Paso County From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of Gary Brower Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 7:31 AM To

RE: [cobirds] RFI on Goldeneye family at Echo Lake

2012-07-27 Thread Gloria Nikolai
I saw the family group on July 18 with an Aiken Audubon group led by John Drummond. Glad to hear that all six of the young are still alive - John said that there were 7 young the week before. Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:04:18 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] RFI on

RE: [cobirds] Re: Brambling update

2012-11-23 Thread Gloria Nikolai
That was me :-) I saw the bird for at 4:25-4:30 pm and then for great long views at 4:45 pm after everyone left. I couldn't believe how long it stayed out at that time. Thanks for passing on the information here, Phil, it was well worth the wait! Gloria Nikolai Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:

RE: [cobirds] Re: 16 Sandhill Cranes Boulder County

2014-10-03 Thread Gloria Nikolai
I had 50 sandhill cranes flying due south at 3:15 pm in El Paso County (south end of Colorado Springs). Gloria Nikolai El Paso County > From: kstec...@idcomm.com > To: piombino@gmail.com > CC: cobirds@googlegroups.com; nature-...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [cobirds] Re:

[cobirds] 160 Sandhill Cranes, El Paso County

2014-10-17 Thread Gloria Nikolai
There were 160 Sandhill Cranes swirling about the sky on the south end of Colorado Springs this morning before turning and heading south. Seen from Clear Spring Ranch. Gloria NikolaiEl Paso County -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

RE: [cobirds] Question about raptors and Collared Doves

2014-12-30 Thread Gloria Nikolai
I regularly have piles of dove feather s in my yard - and know the Cooper's hawks take out some but the Sharpies are regular visitors too. Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs From: melg...@comcast.net To: chundertma...@gmail.com; piombino@gmail.com CC: nature-...@yahoogroups.com; co

RE: [cobirds] Re: Great Backyard Bird Count

2015-02-12 Thread Gloria Nikolai
According to the gbbc website, " If you already participate in the eBird citizen-science project, please use eBird to submit your sightings during the GBBC. Your checklists will count toward the GBBC." Have a great weekend, Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs, CO Date: Thu, 12 Feb

[cobirds] Warblers - El Paso County (private area)

2015-05-02 Thread Gloria Nikolai
Yellow-rumped (and another Yellow) Warblers Nashville Warbler WORM-EATING WARBLER Happy spring migration to all! Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] San Luis Valley birding- Rio Grande and Alamosa Counties

2015-11-01 Thread Gloria Nikolai
was okay today (the change to November I presume) 8 Song Sparrows 27 Killdeer 1 Yellow-headed Blackbird Some have since been cleared and added to the list, others have not. Happy birding to all and to all a good night, Gloria Nikolai usually in

[cobirds] El Paso County - NO winter wren, NO chestnut-sided warbler

2015-11-27 Thread Gloria Nikolai
was a Hermit Thrush hanging out south of mile marker 18 by the open water. Happy birding, Gloria Nikolai El Paso County -- 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] Bushtits already? Denver Federal Center

2013-08-15 Thread Gloria Nikolai
I see bushtits year round in Colorado Springs. Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs, CO Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 05:35:12 -0700 From: king.reg...@gmail.com To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Bushtits already? Denver Federal Center Seems early, but yesterday around 11 AM while taking

RE: [cobirds] Clark's Nutcracker in El Paso County

2013-08-29 Thread Gloria Nikolai
I saw 2 Clark's Nutcrackers at Kettle Lakes on the Air Force Academy this past weekend - about the same elevation. It was my first sighting of them in that location. Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs > From: garyko...@gmail.com > Subject: [cobirds] Clark's Nutcracker in El Pa

RE: [cobirds] Re: Dove Hunting Season

2013-09-06 Thread Gloria Nikolai
financial support of conservation areas, I still don't want to be birding in areas where people are also hunting. Not only because of accidents that can happen but because it disturbs the peace I am seeking when out in nature. Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 12:47:3

RE: [cobirds] El Paso county -- YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON Still Present

2013-10-11 Thread Gloria Nikolai
The yellow-crowned night heron continues at this location, currently on the south east side of the pond. Not easy to see for the height-challenged, though the roof of my car helped. It does look like people may be trespassing by going over the fence but I hope not. Seen at 2:40 pm. Date: Tue, 8

RE: [cobirds] El Paso county -- YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON Still Present

2013-10-11 Thread Gloria Nikolai
>From Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs (message below) From: glorianiko...@hotmail.com To: jroll...@gmail.com; dpki...@msn.com CC: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [cobirds] El Paso county -- YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON Still Present Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:00:59 -0600 The yel

RE: [cobirds] Bald Eagle at Chico Basin, Pueblo County

2013-10-23 Thread Gloria Nikolai
I saw an adult bald eagle by Rose Pond at Chico Basin on 8/24/13. (E-bird flagged it as questionable but I had a photo to back up the sighting.) Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs > From: garyko...@gmail.com > Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:49:28 -0600 > Subject: [cobirds] Bald Eagle at Ch

[cobirds] Long-tailed ducks still present El Paso County

2013-11-08 Thread Gloria Nikolai
out. There were also 3 common loons. [Seen with Mel and Jeanne Goff, Beth Payne and arriving later, Mark Peterson and Duane Nelson.] Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler still present this afternoon

2013-11-29 Thread Gloria Nikolai
The Prothonotary Warbler was still present this afternoon at Centennial Park, observed 4:10 - 5:05 pm by Linda Hodges, Bonny Morgan, and Gloria Nikolai. What a beautiful bird! There was also a Ross' goose among the cackling and Canada geese and a black-crowned night heron in a tree. G

RE: [cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler, etc.

2013-12-02 Thread Gloria Nikolai
about now and maybe it will with the high winds predicted for today. Gloria Nikolai Colorado Springs From: wwat...@msn.com To: cgknigh...@msn.com; cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [cobirds] Prothonotary Warbler, etc. Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 07:28:48 -0700 Sorry for the delay but finally got

RE: [cobirds] Walker, wind & wigeon (Eurasian) - Douglas

2014-03-16 Thread Gloria Nikolai
Has anyone seen the wigeon there today? To: cobirds@googlegroups.com; douglbi...@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Walker, wind & wigeon (Eurasian) - Douglas From: ouze...@aol.com Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:36:04 -0400 Urling, at the Walker Pit, in the roaring wind, spotted a striking male Eur

RE: [cobirds] Rusty Blackbird , Sinton Pond , Colorado Springs

2014-04-17 Thread Gloria Nikolai
I found the northern parula between Sinton pond and the creek at 5:15 pm. It was foraging on the low bushes just north of the creek. Gloria Nikolai colorado springs To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Rusty Blackbird , Sinton Pond , Colorado Springs From: jxdru...@aol.com Date: Thu

RE: [cobirds] White-eyed Vireo/two Black-throated Gray Warblers -- Pueblo/El Paso Cos.

2014-04-26 Thread Gloria Nikolai
) and 11 white-faced ibis at Rose Pond in the afternoon. With both counties, we had 71 species. Thanks to Lee F for the first warbler assist in the am! Gloria Nikolai El Paso County Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:30:54 -0700 From: flammow...@gmail.com Subject: [cobirds] White-eyed Vireo/two Black

[cobirds] Chico Basin correction-- Pueblo/El Paso Cos.

2014-04-26 Thread Gloria Nikolai
), ash-throated flycatcher, broad-tailed hummingbird, western kingbird (FOY) and 11 white-faced ibis at Rose Pond in the afternoon. With both counties, we had 71 species. Thanks to Lee F for the first warbler assist in the am! PS. Love the value of photos for checking ID!! Gloria Nikolai El Paso

[cobirds] FOY Mississippi kite - prowers county

2014-05-04 Thread Gloria Nikolai
Lamar community college woods 9:30 am, soaring overhead. Gloria Nikolai currently in Lamar Date: Sat, 3 May 2014 20:44:52 -0600 Subject: [cobirds] BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER - BACA COUNTY From: vir...@comcast.net To: Cobirds@googlegroups.com Lisa Edwards, Maggie Boswell, Kathy Mihm-Dunning and I found

Re: [cobirds] CFO announces 2018 Convention Headquarters

2017-11-17 Thread Gloria Nikolai
ation will make it much easier for them to find the special rates when you call. The discount for CFO is $20 per night on the two double bed rooms. Happy birding, Gloria Nikolai CFO Membership Director From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of Sue R