[cobirds] Bobcat Ridge closure

2016-01-22 Thread Norm Erthal
office so be prepared to have difficulty in getting in as parking is not permitted along the road. Norm Erthal 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 fro

[cobirds] Manfrotto tripod

2016-02-19 Thread Norm Erthal
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[cobirds] Standley Lake

2016-02-19 Thread Norm Erthal
If you are looking for open water, Standley Lake is completely open and has been since Sunday. For some reason, it opens before most other area lakes. I checked it Wednesday. A good assortment of waterfowl but nothing of note. Norm Erthal Arvada CO -- You received this message because you are

[cobirds] Birding trip to Argentina

2016-07-11 Thread Norm Erthal
I have a trip prepared to visit the Pampas, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego areas of Argentina. It is planned for October 30 through November 19. It may be shortened to returning on November 17. I can send a detailed itinerary and cost information privately. Norm Erthal 303-917-2596 -- You

[cobirds] Birding Mexico

2016-09-07 Thread Norm Erthal
gets too hot. I will be using excellent local guides and hiring a comfortable bus with driver. This is a great opportunity to see several Mexican endemics in a tightly packaged trip. The posting of these trips has been approved by the DFO Board. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this mess

[cobirds] Birding in Brazil

2016-09-07 Thread Norm Erthal
. This posting has been approved by the DFO Board. Please contact me directly for details. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an

[cobirds] Posted trips

2016-09-07 Thread Norm Erthal
I made an error. I should have said the postings are approved by the CFO Board. Sorry about the error. Norm Erthal -- 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 i

[cobirds] Mexico Biording trip

2017-01-11 Thread Norm Erthal
There are two spaces remaining on the birding trip I have planned for Baja, Mazatlan, and San Blas for March 26 to April 5. This posting has been approved by the CFO board. Norm Erthal 303-917-2596 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Birding in Pantanal Brazil

2017-01-16 Thread Norm Erthal
Two full days at REGUA. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to th

[cobirds] Yellow-throated Vireo Chatfield SP

2012-05-31 Thread Norm Erthal
they are visiting the nest. Norm Erthal 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.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobird

[cobirds] Cattle Egret Arvada

2012-07-03 Thread Norm Erthal
There are 2 cattle egrets in Arvada in a field with cattle on the north side of 72nd Avenue just east of Ward Road. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To view this discussion on the web vi

[cobirds] Northeast Colorado birds

2012-08-24 Thread Norm Erthal
Warbler, juvenile on inlet canal Private Ranch Lincoln County Great Crested Flycatcher Clack-and-white Warbler Tennessee Warbler 2 Good numbers of various empids were seen at all of the locations Norm Erthal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds and Swans

2013-01-12 Thread Norm Erthal
Swans at Lower Hoffman Lake. There is a bubbler there that could keep it open during the cold spell. Tundra Swans are still present at Valmont. Norm Erthal Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this g

[cobirds] Rusty correction

2013-01-13 Thread Norm Erthal
I should have said the confluence with Sand Creek. Norm Erthal Arvadsa, 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.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email t

[cobirds] American White Pelicans Platte River

2013-01-22 Thread Norm Erthal
I saw both Pelicans on the Platte River. They were immediately south of I 76. Looked for them further south and then saw them as I drove over the I 70 bridge. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group.

[cobirds] Swamp Sparrow and Marsh Wren WRGB

2013-01-22 Thread Norm Erthal
I found a Marsh Wren and Swamp Sparrow in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt at the southeast corner of Teller Lake at the end of the boardwalk. Also heard a Virgina Rail here. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Scope repair for stripped mounting threads

2013-01-31 Thread Norm Erthal
the threads get stripped, for a 6 pack of beer, I will repair your scope. It certainly saves time, shipping expense and likely some cost for the repair. Norm Erthal Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Cobirds and Ebirds reports

2013-01-31 Thread Norm Erthal
reporting of regular species to Ebird Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To po

[cobirds] Longspurs and snow

2013-04-17 Thread Norm Erthal
early is Louisiana Waterthrush which is as far north as Iowa a week ago. Norm Erthal 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, send an email to cobirds+

[cobirds] Birding in Lincoln, Washington, Morgan, and Weld Counties

2013-04-19 Thread Norm Erthal
thern Mockingbird Say's Phoebe Norm Erthal 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to th

[cobirds] DFO Bhutan Program

2013-04-22 Thread Norm Erthal
This is a reminder that I will be presenting the DFO program tonight on the trip last April to Bhutanat the Denver Museum of Nature and Science at 7 pm in the Planetarium. Hope to see you there. Norm Erthal Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Little Egret ID

2013-04-29 Thread Norm Erthal
legs and yellow feet are of course no use as this is a primary field mark for snowy. Without a photograph, calling an egret with the field marks mentioned would lead me to say that it is a snowy. Norm Erthal Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Additional Little vs Snowy Egret comments

2013-04-30 Thread Norm Erthal
thinking would be an absolute necessity. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegrou

[cobirds] Latham Black-bellied Plover and Whimbrel

2013-05-13 Thread Norm Erthal
At Latham Reservoir on the south side of Weld CR 48 there were 6 Black-bellied Plover and 2 Whimbrel found by myself and Dick Schottler. Checked Stewart's Pond on CR 46 just east of US 85.Nothing of note and it is going fry rapidly. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message be

[cobirds] Re: migrants arriving to late leaf out

2013-05-15 Thread Norm Erthal
above the average of the last thirty years while it is 115 ppm over the average high of the interglacial periods for the last 720,000 years and the average prior to the industrial revolution. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO > During survey work this AM I was struck by the state of slow leaf out in &g

[cobirds] Re: migrants arriving to late leaf out

2013-05-15 Thread Norm Erthal
of this. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:05:01 PM UTC-6, Scott Severs wrote: > During survey work this AM I was struck by the state of slow leaf out in > the cottonwoods. It made for amazing observing conditions for arriving > migrants, and it seems many species wi

[cobirds] Open water for Tufted Duck

2011-01-18 Thread Norm Erthal
For those of us who did not have a chance to see the Tufted Duck yesterday, could those who live in the area please post any open water they know of so it can be looked for in likely places. Norman Erthal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Bird

[cobirds] Cherry Creek Sparrows

2011-05-12 Thread Norm Erthal
Glenn Walbek, Peter Gent, and Maggie Boswell searched through the sparrows extensively today at the Prairie Loop with no sighting of a Baird's Sparrow previously reported. Norm Erthal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" gr

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow Georgetown

2011-05-17 Thread Norm Erthal
from Costa Rica and it only matched the one by Daniel Lane. Also matched many recordings from Colombia and Panama.Did not match any I listened to from Vanezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, or Chile. Norm Erthal Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow singing

2011-05-17 Thread Norm Erthal
-wrap was seen on the leg. Norm Erthal 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.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@google

[cobirds] Rufous-collared Sparrow singing

2011-05-18 Thread Norm Erthal
sted to read the report on this interesting sighting. Norm Erthal 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.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[cobirds] Western Gull ID

2011-06-02 Thread Norm Erthal
in Glenn's photos is the gape color. It is pink which is characteristic of Western Gull and none of the other large black- backed gulls except for Kelp which is excluded by mantle color, orbital ring, iris color, and leg color. It is shared with several ligh-mantled gulls. Norm Erthal Arva

[cobirds] NE Colorado and possible Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

2011-08-27 Thread Norm Erthal
Loch Kilpatrick, Glenn Walbek and I did a two day birding trip through northeast Colorado on Thursday and Friday. Prerwitt Reservoir water level has dropped noticeably in a week with good mudflats now in evidence. The best landbirding there was along the inlet canal. Be prepared for mosquitos. Acti

[cobirds] Venezuela birding trip

2011-09-27 Thread Norm Erthal
loyed, resulting in loss of good habitat. There could be other current reserves at risk as well. The estimated cost is substantially less than major tour companies. Please contact me for a detailed itinerary and species list. Good birding, Norm Erthal 303-917-2596 nert...@comcast.net -- You received

[cobirds] Bhutan birding trip

2011-11-11 Thread Norm Erthal
The Bhutan trip is moving along well. The dates are April 10 to May 3. Bhutan is somewhat higher priced than most trips per day due to a government tax. Also, the number of visitors is limited to 15,000 and authorized local guides are required. Bhutan is a rather unique travel destination. It poss

[cobirds] Monday for Ground-Dove

2011-11-13 Thread Norm Erthal
I am getting back from vacation tonight. If you want to try for the dove Monday, call or text my cell at 303-917-2596 Norm Erthal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@google

[cobirds] Common Ground-Dove today

2011-11-17 Thread Norm Erthal
The Dove was seen today by Steve Messick and Vic Zerbi in the same general area. -- 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 cobi

[cobirds] Bhutan birding trip

2011-11-29 Thread Norm Erthal
For anyone interested in the trip to Bhutan, I will have a meeting at my house at 7pm on Wednesday, November 30. -- 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] Tufted Duck Search

2011-12-07 Thread Norm Erthal
ond on the south side of 119 west of I 25 was also checked. I drove to Golden Ponds and checked other spots trying to find open water that it might move to. Golden Ponds has a small patch of open water remaining. Norm Erthal Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[cobirds] Very Odd Duck Jumbo Reservoir

2010-04-17 Thread Norm Erthal
comments. Buyer beware, Norm Erthal -- 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

[cobirds] Odd Duck on Surfbirds

2010-04-17 Thread Norm Erthal
When I selected the web address, I did not get what I needed. On surfbirds, select King Eider in the N. America Common Gallery or in the General Search Galleries tab. Sorry about any confusion. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Odd Duck is Blue Goose juvenile

2010-04-17 Thread Norm Erthal
A reply Rachel received from a birder in Washington said it is a blue goose. After we both then looked at some additional photos we concur. I learned more about a plumage that I have never seen before. Good birding, Norm Erthal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[cobirds] Sprague's Pipits

2010-10-07 Thread Norm Erthal
I will be doing a scouting trip Friday for my DFO Sprague's Pipit trip on Sunday. On Sunday we will meet at DOW at 7 am for a full day trip. If you are interested in Friday, contact me by email or my cell. Norm Erthal Arvada 303-917-2596 -- You received this message because you are subsc

[cobirds] Colima Mexico birding trip

2010-10-07 Thread Norm Erthal
I am arranging a birding trip to Colima Mexico for January 21-30. If you have any interest, please contact me directly. Norm Erthal Arvada 303-917-2596 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send ema

[cobirds] Tempel Ranch Prowers County

2010-10-09 Thread Norm Erthal
Highlights from Temple Ranch yesterday include a female red-naped sapsucker, at least two blue-headed vireos, an eastern phoebe found by Joey Kellner, two white-throated sparrows, a nashville warbler found by Mark Peterson, and a female black-throated blue warbler I located. Norm Erthal Arvada

[cobirds] Caracara search

2010-10-12 Thread Norm Erthal
email before I leave. From further south, you can leave me a text on cell 303-917-2596. Anyone who is coming from south might contact Duane Nelson as he is considering going. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado

[cobirds] Nelson's Sparrow search at Bonny

2010-10-12 Thread Norm Erthal
I am planning a search Friday for Baird's Sparrow and other sparrows as well as Sprague's Pipits in the area where Mark and Brandon had one on Sunday.The weather looks good. If you are interested, please contact me directly. Norm Erthal -- You received this message because you are sub

[cobirds] Bonny Trip tomorrow

2010-10-14 Thread Norm Erthal
Hoe Roller, Loch Kilpatrick, Maggie Boswell and I are going to Bonny tomorrow for pipits and sparrows. Anyone interested in joining us, please contact me directly. Norm Erthal Arvada 303-917-2596 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Sprague's Pipits South Republican SWA

2010-10-15 Thread Norm Erthal
d a couple sparrows as they kept burying themselves until finally getting a good look determining one as a Grasshopper. A group of Sandhill Cranes flew overhead. Southeast of Bonny, we saw probably 8 pipits in a fallow wheat field on the west side of rd 2 north of rd 78. Pretty quiet day otherwise. N

[cobirds] Standley Lake

2010-11-05 Thread Norm Erthal
there, the swan had moved further south. There was also a northern shrike near the boat ramp. The swan might be best observed now from the main parkinglot on the south side. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Colima Mexico trip

2010-11-05 Thread Norm Erthal
There are 5 of us committed to going to Colima Mexico on Jamuary 22-31. If you are interested in this trip, please contact me directly. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO 303-917-2596 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to

[cobirds] Snow Bunting Cherry Creek

2010-11-20 Thread Norm Erthal
Joe Roller called to say a snow butning flew over the Lake Loop site at Cherry Creek this morning. With the fog, there is no report as yet on the Rosses' Gull. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" gr

[cobirds] Possible Major Changes in Taxonomic Order

2014-12-15 Thread Norm Erthal
There is a possible change to the taxonomic order of birds that would turn your field guide inside out and upside down. The American Association for the Advancement of Science has announced an extensive DNA study. I have included a link to the article. Have fun Norm Erthal Arvada http

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird Chatfield SP

2014-12-21 Thread Norm Erthal
Creek and north of the Highline Canal in a very small pond adjacent to the concrete spillway from the highline canal. Norm Erthal -- 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] Common Crane in NM

2014-12-28 Thread Norm Erthal
When the Sandhill Cranes leave New Mexico, we should be checking for it in the San Luis Valley in March in the hopes that it moves north with them. Norm Erthal Arvada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe

[cobirds] Pueblo, Canon City and Colorado Springs

2015-02-07 Thread Norm Erthal
Glenn Walbek, Loch Kilpatrick, Dick Schottler and I birded yesterday Highlights Pueblo Reservoir Red-necked Grebe in cove on north side of North Marina Canon City male Williamson's Sapsucker on west side of Centennial Park Black Phoebe at usual spot in Florence Riverside Park Colorado Springs Acorn

[cobirds] Birding trip to Brazil

2015-03-03 Thread Norm Erthal
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[cobirds] Tricolored Blackbird in La Plata County unlikely

2015-05-12 Thread Norm Erthal
be much more likely for it to be a post breeding wanderer than moving with normal migrating red-wings. Red-winged blackbirds can regularly have white edged epaulets. Without a recording from a singing bird, the id would be difficult to prove. Norm Erthal -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Welchester Yellow-throated Vireos

2015-05-16 Thread Norm Erthal
group. Without photos of each of the three birds, this sighting would not pass muster with experienced birders. Norm Erthal 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 e

[cobirds] Palm Warbler Jackson Lake SP

2015-05-16 Thread Norm Erthal
dowitchers, 2 stilt sandpiper, and 2 marbled godwits. Norm Erthal -- 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] Re: Welchester Yellow-throated Vireos

2015-05-18 Thread Norm Erthal
at hundreds of photos of yellow-throated vireos and have not found a single one separating males from females. The same goes for every field guide I possess. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO On Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 9:39:28 AM UTC-6, Norm Erthal wrote: > The three yellow-throated vireos at Welches

[cobirds] NE Colorado birding yesterday

2015-05-21 Thread Norm Erthal
y few shorebirds Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group

[cobirds] Barr Lake Bobwhite

2015-07-26 Thread Norm Erthal
wild. Norm Erthal 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, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] American Golden Plover Timnath Reservoir

2015-09-21 Thread Norm Erthal
I saw an American Golden Plover at Timnath Reservoir this morning from the east side on the north end. I went into the new subdivision off CR 13. The only viewing spot was at the north end of Majestic View Drive looking over the small marsh. CR 13 is closed south of this point. Norm Erthal

[cobirds] Northeast Reservoirs Friday

2015-09-21 Thread Norm Erthal
follow. The only migrant was a single Orange-crowned Warbler. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Chatfield Arctic Tern

2015-10-02 Thread Norm Erthal
coverts are darker instead of pale on a Common Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[cobirds] Adult Parasitic Jaeger Jackson Reservoir

2015-10-05 Thread Norm Erthal
west end had a good number of shorebirds with nothing too unusual. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Rusty Blackbird Barr Lake

2015-11-30 Thread Norm Erthal
were in the area of the bridge. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To po

[cobirds] Mew Gull Cherry Creek SP

2015-12-01 Thread Norm Erthal
I found the adult Mew Gull this morning from the swim beach are out on the ice. Cherry Creek has a thin layer of ice over part of the west side of the lake, Norm Erthal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Trumpeter Swan Union Reservoir

2015-12-07 Thread Norm Erthal
I was at Union Reservoir this morning and saw the Trumpeter Swan with Joe Mammoser. It was best seen from the northeast corner of the reservoir at a distance that with a scope could be seen well. Norm Erthal Arvada CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck Poudre Ponds Greeley

2015-12-07 Thread Norm Erthal
I observed one of the two previously reported Long-tailed Ducks at Poudre Ponds this morning. There was also a Bonaparte's Gull present with the 5 introduced Mute Swans. Poudre Ponds is on the north side of Greeley on 35th Avenue north of F Street. Norm Erthal Arvada CO -- You received

[cobirds] Eurasian Wigeon Pueblo Tour

2015-12-07 Thread Norm Erthal
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[cobirds] Ebird mobile

2015-12-08 Thread Norm Erthal
for foreign travel for offline use is going to be very nice for an upcoming trip to Costa Rica with my wife. By entering a few characters of a place name, you get a long list of nearby hotspots. You can also get a map to select a new location in the area. Norm Erthal Arvada CO -- You received

[cobirds] Scoters Holbrook Reservoir

2015-12-12 Thread Norm Erthal
Both the Black and white-winged scoter were present at Lake Holbrook yesterday morning. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an

[cobirds] Pueblo and Canon City

2015-12-12 Thread Norm Erthal
Made stops at Valco Ponds finding a Swamp Sparrow in the no.rtheast corner of the north pond. The Great Black-backed Gull was on the tires at the south marina of Pueblo Reservoir and a male Red-bellied Sapsucker was at Lakeside Cemetery in Canon City Norm Erthal Arvada CO -- You received this

[cobirds] Sapsucker correction

2015-12-12 Thread Norm Erthal
The sapsucker in Canon City was a yellow-bellied, not a strange combination of yellow-bellied and red-naped. Norm Erthal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

[cobirds] Cherry Creek Dark Gull

2019-09-19 Thread Norm Erthal
the case for either GBBG or KEGU. The leg color is yellow ruling out GBBG. KEGU as greenish yellow legs. Walbek photographed it today and concurs on LBBG. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To u

[cobirds] Eastern Colorado yesterday

2013-10-03 Thread Norm Erthal
blue-gray gnatcatcher. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[cobirds] Long-tailed Duck and Tundra Swan

2013-11-23 Thread Norm Erthal
north shore. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, sen

[cobirds] Winter Wren Chatfield SP

2013-12-15 Thread Norm Erthal
em to recordings on my iPod of both species. The throat was more pale than the rest of the breast. Norm Erthal 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 it

[cobirds] American Dipper Denver

2014-01-11 Thread Norm Erthal
I found an American Dipper under the bridge at Lowell Avenue over Clear Creek. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email

[cobirds] Greater Yellowlegs Morgan County

2014-01-16 Thread Norm Erthal
Yesterday in an otherwise quiet day, Loch Kilpatrick, Chris Owens and I had two Greater Yellowlegs on the South Platte at Boyd Ponds SW. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] American White Pelican Larimer

2014-01-17 Thread Norm Erthal
I visited Rawhide Reservoir this morning. The American White Pelican reported earlier remains. Other than it, there was nothing of interest other than a couple Horned Grebes. Also found a Merlin on CR 17 about a half-mile north of CR 56. Norm Erthal Arvada CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] Brown Thrasher Ft Collins

2014-01-17 Thread Norm Erthal
This afternoon, the Brown Thrasher was present in the neighborhood just east of Grandview Cemetery. Norm Erthal -- 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] Pacific Wren

2014-01-21 Thread Norm Erthal
deep ditch. It was seen and photographed near where this ditch meets the fence. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email

[cobirds] Birding trip to Madagascar

2014-05-15 Thread Norm Erthal
Hi all, I would like to thank the board for allowing CFO members to take advantage of the trips I plan. Many CFO members have participated in these trips. I have a trip upcoming to Madagascar. The dates are October 19 through November 7. The cost is about $5,000 plus airfare. This is a great c

[cobirds] Bonny and Crook Christmas Counts

2019-12-05 Thread Norm Erthal
The Bonny Christmas Count will be December 20th and Crook the following day. The bunkhouse at Bonny SWA will be available for the night of the 19th for those coming out early as well as on the 20th. Please contact me if you are interested in participating. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO -- You

[cobirds] Re: Douglas County ID question

2020-04-11 Thread Norm Erthal
Meadowlark On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 7:53:44 PM UTC-6, Mary Kay Waddington wrote: > > A non-birder acquaintance in Parker sent me this photo wondering what it > was. Given that it's too distant and blurry to see vital things like > bill-shape, tail shape, head markings, or even size --it's a

[cobirds] Gray Flycatcher ID

2020-04-26 Thread Norm Erthal
certainty is if they flick their tails up, they are probably not gray. Norm Erthal 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, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Status of Jumbo Reservoir?

2020-07-30 Thread Norm Erthal
Does anyone know what the condition is for Jumbo for shorebirds? Norm Erthal 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, send an email to cobird

[cobirds] Arapahoe County warblers

2020-12-06 Thread Norm Erthal
species in both counties in Ebird records. Norm Erthal 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 it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[cobirds] Common Rosefinch posting

2021-07-10 Thread Norm Erthal
27;s Finch. They look very similar to either of these species, especially to a non expert observer. Norm Erthal 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@googl

[cobirds] Glossy Ibis at Heron Pond.

2022-04-28 Thread Norm Erthal
as the facial skin was obviously red with a complete white border. The border was not bold indicating it was not in full breeding adult plumage. There seems to be some confusion that I had photos which is not the case. My plan was to later delete glossy from the checklist which I did. Norm

[cobirds] Important notes on Cassia Crossbill and Merlin

2022-07-25 Thread Norm Erthal
, it immediately identified them correctly. I have not been able to solve this on a droid. Norm Erthal Arvada -- -- 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] SNEG and LBHE

2022-07-25 Thread Norm Erthal
An important not on immature LBHE identification. At this time of year, immature LBHE should have noticeable duskiness on the wings. Norm Erthal Arvada -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, sen

[cobirds] Birding Brazil

2022-10-02 Thread Norm Erthal
I am organizing a birding trip to NE Brazil for Feb 28 to March 21. Please contact me directly for details. Norm Erthal Arvada -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@google

[cobirds] Re: Lake Henry sandpiper

2022-10-07 Thread Norm Erthal
I have found photos of rock sandpiper with very orange bills. //www.bing.com/search?q=rock+sandpiper+photos&form=ANNTH1&refig=e19183eaabfc45d0a0e2191822671bf4&sp=2&qs=SC&pq=rock+sndpiper&sk=PRES1SC1&sc=3-13&cvid=e19183eaabfc45d0a0e2191822671bf4 The left phot in the first row is only one that sho

[cobirds] Northeast Reservoirs yesterday

2022-12-05 Thread Norm Erthal
the shore and in the ice. My only guess as to why would be bird flu. Jackson Reservoir completely frozen with mosly white-cheeked geese and little else. Norm Erthal Arvada -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To po

[cobirds] Bonny Christmas count

2022-12-23 Thread Norm Erthal
surprises. Norm Erthal Arvada -- -- 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 *

[cobirds] Bonny

2022-12-23 Thread Norm Erthal
I should have added you can contact me at 303-917-2596 -- -- 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/cobird

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