[cobirds] Fwd: Common Loon, Union Res.

2011-05-10 Thread Scott E. Severs
Hi birders, Migration note from my friend Ed Jurkouich, read below. --Scott Severs Longmont _ fromEdward Jurkouich edb...@yahoo.com to scottesev...@gmail.com dateTue, May 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM mailed-by yahoo.com signed-by yahoo.com

[cobirds] John James Audubon exhibition coming to Longmont Museum.

2011-06-03 Thread Scott E. Severs
upon completion of the publication of volume two of “The Birds of America.” Enjoy, --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] Fwd: Boulder County Audubon Program 10/25 Black Swift

2011-10-24 Thread Scott E. Severs
Not sure if this got to Cobirds, another great reason to support the avian conservation work of your local non-profits, and the great programs presented by many Audubon chapters. Best- Scott Severs Longmont Coolest Bird, the Black Swift, Reveals

[cobirds] overconfidence and bird ID

2011-11-30 Thread Scott E. Severs
An interesting post by David Sibley (a main skeptic of the IBWO sightings) about overconfidence in bird identification, and alas a good lesson in many ways. http://www.sibleyguides.com/2011/10/overconfidence/ Enjoy, --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO (303)218-0830 mobile -- You received

[cobirds] details Golden-crowned Sparrow - Boulder CBC

2011-12-21 Thread Scott E. Severs
to April 2011. Winter adult bird. http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8t=pz=13q=40.039772,-105.14258ll=40.039772,-105.14258 Sorry for any delay. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO http://picasaweb.google.com/scottesevers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] re: Snowy Owls

2011-12-31 Thread Scott E. Severs
- better that these owls survive than collect digital dust on someone's hard drive or photo site. As this species roosts during the day for the most part if you flush them, you are causing energetic stresses on the bird. If they flush, you need a better camera/scope, or a blind. --Scott Scott E. Severs

[cobirds] amazing US invasion, it continues to SNOW

2012-01-04 Thread Scott E. Severs
resolution). If you need help with ebird, drop me a line, or there are many others available to help. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] a new year and opportunities for volunteering for birds

2012-01-17 Thread Scott E. Severs
! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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...@googlegroups.com. For more

[cobirds] Boulder Co. Audubon Meeting 1/24 Barn Swallows

2012-01-23 Thread Scott E. Severs
evolution and divergence? Free and open to all. Please join us for socializing around 6:45. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] RMBO Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch opens March 1.

2012-02-26 Thread Scott E. Severs
! Sincerely, --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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...@googlegroups.com

[cobirds] osprey web cam

2012-03-02 Thread Scott E. Severs
The Boulder County Fairground ospreys now have their own web feed at: http://www.bouldercounty.org/live/environment/land/pages/ospreycamera.aspx These birds have adapted well to rodeos, demolition derbies, truck pulls and other absurdities of human life. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO

[cobirds] osprey return to Boulder County Fairgrounds today

2012-03-19 Thread Scott E. Severs
They sneaked past the hawk watch! http://www.bouldercounty.org/live/environment/land/pages/ospreycamera.aspx --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] Vermilion Flycatcher, Holyoke 3/29

2012-03-29 Thread Scott E. Severs
://picasaweb.google.com/scottesevers/VermilionFlycatcherHolyokeCO32912?authuser=0feat=directlink Sincerely, * * --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] Cattle Egret, Boulder County, 5/18

2012-05-19 Thread Scott E. Severs
observed one here. And guess what . . . it was hanging out with some cattle. Imagine! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] more three-toed woodpeckers - Rocky Mtn. N.P. Larimer

2012-06-02 Thread Scott E. Severs
individuals on 5/28 along the trail leading from Bear Lake to Bierstadt Lake in areas of insect-killed conifers. Almost any area of dying or dead trees is worth checking, especially looking for ATTW sign (trees with bark flaked off and piled around the base of the trunk). --Scott Scott E. Severs

[cobirds] correction: more three-toed woodpeckers - Rocky Mtn. N.P. Larimer

2012-06-02 Thread Scott E. Severs
Correction: these birds were observed on 5/29 (not 5/28). --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- Forwarded message -- From: Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.com Date: Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 9:35 AM Subject: more three-toed woodpeckers - Rocky Mtn. N.P. Larimer To: cobirds

[cobirds] more Dickcissels and Bobolinks, Niwot, CO

2012-06-07 Thread Scott E. Severs
. I heard the Dickcissels yesterday out my car window driving down the Diagonal Hwy. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] possible Mississippi Kites - Boulder 6/24

2012-06-24 Thread Scott E. Severs
. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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...@googlegroups.com. For more

[cobirds] Great Crested Flycatcher, west Longmont, 6/29

2012-06-29 Thread Scott E. Severs
noon when I left. I had actually heard a Dickcissel, and pulled over and heard the Great Crested Flycatcher instead. Couldn't find the Dickcissel at the school but heard two singing males west of Airport at 9th Ave. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Re: Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Saturday, June 30

2012-06-30 Thread Scott E. Severs
/GreatCrestedFlycatcherWestviewElem6292012?authuser=0feat=directlink Thanks to all who maintain the RBAs. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] Dickcissel irruption article and atlas blocks

2012-07-22 Thread Scott E. Severs
nest. So if you have atlas blocks in appropriate habitat in our western plains/foothills interface, it might be worth revisiting your block to see if you have breeding Dickcissels. I have my eye on a nice weedy patch with lots of annual sunflower. Best, --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You

[cobirds] update to the AOU checklist

2012-08-03 Thread Scott E. Severs
there were not any new splits for Colorado avifauna. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] waterthrush ID

2012-08-23 Thread Scott E. Severs
Sibley has a recent nice summary on waterthrush ID on his blog here: http://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/08/identification-of-waterthrushes/ Jeff - your Brewster's shots were really neat! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] low elevation Pinyon Jays - Boulder 9/8

2012-09-08 Thread Scott E. Severs
Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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...@googlegroups.com. For more options

[cobirds] American Golden-Plover, Boulder CO 9/22

2012-09-22 Thread Scott E. Severs
, a dozen Eared Grebes, many Western Grebes, a Ruddy Duck, and a Ring-necked Duck were out in the center of the reservoir. A lone Burrowing Owl lingered out by the Osprey platform. Good birding, --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Broad-winged Hawk redux Longmont 9/23

2012-09-23 Thread Scott E. Severs
. And credit is due to the Turkey Vultures! Snap shots of a juv. dark morph, an adl. light morph etc. can be seen here: https://picasaweb.google.com/104152828725695920528/HawkWatchLongmont92312?authuser=0feat=directlink Good birding! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Palm Warblers, Union Res. (in fee area) Weld County 9/25

2012-09-25 Thread Scott E. Severs
checking frequently for new arrivals. The entrance ($8.00/car) is accessed off Weld County Road 26 east of the County Line Road. Of course most of the water birds can be seen outside of the fee area from the county roads, especially 28. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe continues, Lagerman Res. Boulder Cnty. 10/3

2012-10-03 Thread Scott E. Severs
The adult Red-necked Grebe found last Sat. by Ted Floyd was working the shallow waters very close to the far western shore this morning. The raft of birds in the center of Lagerman Res. had a nice number of Ruddy Ducks (27) in among the Western Grebes and coots. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont

[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow, Teller Farms, Boulder, Cnty 10/9

2012-10-09 Thread Scott E. Severs
is around the first half of October, after work I went to see if this individual might have arrived. Alas I observed it today around 6pm with a juv. White-crowned Sparrow. Amazing fidelity to this winter spot if it's the same bird, seemingly to coincidental not to be. Good birding!, --Scott Scott E

[cobirds] Dr. Weber talk, Boulder, 1/10/2013

2012-12-29 Thread Scott E. Severs
Reynolds Branch Library, Table Mesa Drive opposite King Soopers. ___ --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email

[cobirds] Fwd: volunteer bird research opportunity RMNP

2013-03-14 Thread Scott E. Severs
The following was reported on the volunteer.gov website. Enjoy, Scott Severs Longmont _ Opportunity Description: NOTE: This volunteer position is available only for those within the commuting distance of Estes Park, Colorado (there is no volunteer housing or camping

[cobirds] Goshawk talk Tues. 3/26 Boulder

2013-03-25 Thread Scott E. Severs
. Program Meetings at Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, 5001 Pennsylvania Ave. (west off 55th St. between Arapahoe and Baseline _ --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] more Osprey news (great pix)

2013-03-27 Thread Scott E. Severs
Some of these have sneaked by Dinosaur Ridge. A pair at Boulder Res were chasing a Bald Eagle at sunset last night. http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_22876993/at-least-one-osprey-has-arrived-at-boulder --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] migrants arriving to late leaf out

2013-05-14 Thread Scott E. Severs
was especially struck by seeing Warbling Vireos and Orchard Orioles on bare branches today! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] Re: migrants arriving to late leaf out

2013-05-14 Thread Scott E. Severs
Sorry everyone - I forgot to say I was in St. Vrain State Park. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.comwrote: During survey work this AM I was struck by the state of slow leaf out in the cottonwoods. It made for amazing

[cobirds] Cornell releases Master Set of NA audio recordings

2013-05-29 Thread Scott E. Severs
Pretty impressive archive of bird songs meant to be a definitive collection. It will be interesting to see the reviews. http://macaulaylibrary.org/guide/audio/master-set-for-north-america Good birding by ear! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] fwd: Twin Lakes migrant trap under threat (Boulder Co.)

2013-07-01 Thread Scott E. Severs
dramatically. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com Begin forwarded message: From: sbwinter2 lapisl...@gmail.com Date: June 30, 2013, 6:51:14 PM MDT To: nature-...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [nature-net] Need advice on what to do about the Twin Lakes tree removal Hi

[cobirds] Fwd: Twin Lakes tree removal update (Boulder Co.)

2013-07-02 Thread Scott E. Severs
with the agencies in charge, but for now the cutting has been delayed until public meetings are held. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com Begin forwarded message: From: Maeve Conran ma...@kgnu.org Date: July 1, 2013, 3:05:07 PM MDT To: scottesev...@gmail.com Cc: Susan

[cobirds] CU/Cornell Barn Swallow study in the news.

2013-08-25 Thread Scott E. Severs
CU's barn swallow study was in the news today. Very interesting results! http://www.dailycamera.com/cu-news/ci_23932304/cu-boulder-links-birds-plumage-physiology --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Bald eagles in the news

2013-09-04 Thread Scott E. Severs
-are-out?sc=ipadf=1001 --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com -- 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] Just in time for migration - a PBS series on bird migration

2013-09-04 Thread Scott E. Severs
Looks to be FANTASTIC! http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/earthflight/introduction/8388/ --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] Farm bill and Colorado's birds

2013-09-11 Thread Scott E. Severs
Good piece by RMBO and CLO in Denver Post. www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_24061747/farm-bill-is-critical-farmers-ranchers-and-birds Download the official Twitter app here --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Boulder County Nature Association (BCNA) Wintering Raptor Survey

2013-09-25 Thread Scott E. Severs
are welcome. For more information contact survey coordinator Sue Cass at suec...@comcast.net or 303-720-6922* *--* *Scott Severs * *Longmont, CO* -- --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] a smattering of cranes

2013-10-12 Thread Scott E. Severs
I just observed a modest number of Sandhill Cranes (8) from my office window soaring over central Boulder as the cloud layer succumbs to partly sunny skies. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Tundra Swans, Huerfano Co. 10/28

2013-10-28 Thread Scott E. Severs
A trio of Tundra Swans made an appearance in eastern Huerfano County at dusk near Cucharas Reservoir. We last saw the group headed south against the fading sunlight across a Spanish Peaks backdrop. After the swans left, four Sandhill Cranes set down for the day. Best, Scott -- --Scott Scott E

[cobirds] more arriving Lapland Longspurs, Roughies NE CO 11/7

2013-11-07 Thread Scott E. Severs
Observed a flock of 15 Lapland Longspurs north of Haxtun today, plus four Rough-legged Hawks along Hwy. 6 between Sterling and the Phillips Co. border. Great Horned Owls popped up at many shelterbelts at dusk. Good birding. --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message

[cobirds] juv. Ross's Goose, Snow Geese, Fairgrounds Pond, Longmont 11/9

2013-11-09 Thread Scott E. Severs
to see that the habitat for the little colony of Bank Swallows was not destroyed and might be enhanced for their return next spring. Good birding, --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Re: juv. Ross's Goose, Snow Geese, Fairgrounds Pond, Longmont 11/9

2013-11-09 Thread Scott E. Severs
Clarification/location - Fairgrounds LAKE is on the NE corner of Rogers Rd and Hover Rd in Longmont, and just south/adjacent to Roger's Grove Park. Have fun! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM, Scott E. Severs scottesev...@gmail.comwrote: Among the Cackling

[cobirds] Bird Trax for Boulder County using eBird

2013-11-10 Thread Scott E. Severs
at ebird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/birdtrax_20131101/ Enjoy, --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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] WW scoter - Lagerman Res. 11/13

2013-11-13 Thread Scott E. Severs
According to Bird Trax - it looks like the scoter has flown back to Lagerman, last seen around Noon. Good birding! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds

[cobirds] Pete Dunne to retire from Cape May

2013-11-19 Thread Scott E. Severs
Truly end of a fantastic run for a fantastic Ambassador of Birding. Do yourself a favor and visit Cape May some fall. www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/people/cape+may/96536-peter+dunne+evangelist+birdwatching+heaven --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com -- You

[cobirds] Extensive preview of 2nd ed. of Sibley Guide

2013-11-20 Thread Scott E. Severs
A detailed look including multiple plates from the new guide. Enjoy! www.birdwatchingdaily.com/blog/2013/11/20/first-look-david-sibley-describes-changes-to-look-for-in-his-revised-guide-to-birds Download the official Twitter app here --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev

[cobirds] ABA's November Birding Guide

2013-11-21 Thread Scott E. Severs
ABA's newest rag Birder's Guide is available in a free online edition. The current issue has a summary of recent taxonomic changes including the former Sage Sparrow. It can be downloaded here: bg.aba.org/i/205710 Enjoy! --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com

[cobirds] Tundra Swan, Lagerman Res. 11/23

2013-11-23 Thread Scott E. Severs
I did not see the Pacific Loon. Good birding! -- Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- 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

[cobirds] dates needed for CBCs

2013-11-23 Thread Scott E. Severs
Mountain N.P. Andrew Mackie COSD Salida David Silverman COSP Spanish Peaks Gary Matthews COSL Sterling Jane Pedersen COWE Westcliffe Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Colorado CBC dates now available for viewing or download in chrono order

2013-11-23 Thread Scott E. Severs
If I had any kids - this would have been done by now! In chronological order and links to emails of compilers. Available here to view or download. I will update as more dates are firmed up. https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder

[cobirds] updated Colorado CBC dates

2013-11-25 Thread Scott E. Severs
Sortable excel file: https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Preregistration: http://netapp.audubon.org/CBC/public/Default.aspx Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Update CBC dates (excel file)

2013-11-25 Thread Scott E. Severs
Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- 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] Updated Colorado CBCs dates

2013-11-26 Thread Scott E. Severs
Added Delta 12/21 and Cortez 12/26. Downloadable Excel file: https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Preregistration: http://netapp.audubon.org/CBC/public/Default.aspx Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received

[cobirds] Nature Almanac - Great-tailed Grackles

2013-11-27 Thread Scott E. Severs
A nice read by two of our finest nature writers. http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_24615631/december-nature-almanac-great-tale-grackles-boulder-county -- Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received this message because

[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - Boulder 12/4

2013-12-04 Thread Scott E. Severs
While checking out a Merlin flying past my office window, I noticed a flock of Sandhill Cranes in the background ploding eastward toward Sawhill Ponds. Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Updated Colorado CBC dates

2013-12-05 Thread Scott E. Severs
Added Glenwood Springs (Roaring Fork River Valley) 12/14/13. Compilers- please let me know of any changes. https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] updated Colorado CBC dates

2013-12-09 Thread Scott E. Severs
Despite this year's wildfire, there will be a Black Forest CBC, Jan. 5 2014. Excel file with up to date info here: https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Good counting! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received

[cobirds] Counts start Saturday

2013-12-12 Thread Scott E. Severs
: https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] teen birding camp scholarship - Summer 2014

2013-12-16 Thread Scott E. Severs
far no one has applied and the deadline in January 15, 2014. Do you know a deserving teen birder in Colorado? Full details and applications can be found here: http://www.boulderaudubon.org/birding_adventure_scholarship.htm Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] tips for ebirding your CBC territory

2013-12-20 Thread Scott E. Severs
Good pointers on ebirding your territories from the CBC. http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1010523-can-i-enter-my-christmas-bird-count-into-ebird- Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Bird apps and playback luring

2014-01-04 Thread Scott E. Severs
More reading on a snowy day. Does anyone remember something called phishing? Good idea to check with your local agency before using playback on a protected property. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579276551350667062 -- Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County

[cobirds] Re: Bird apps and playback luring

2014-01-04 Thread Scott E. Severs
Of course I meant pishing - not recognized by auto spell check in this brave new world, I had to laugh! Careful with those 4-letter codes! :) -Scott On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Scott E. Severs wrote: More reading on a snowy day. Does anyone remember something called phishing? Good idea

[cobirds] Boulder County Audubon meeting: A Big Year with Sandy Komito 1/28 7:30pm

2014-01-25 Thread Scott E. Severs
, show photos of some of the rarer birds he has encountered, and set the record straight about what really happened during that imaginatively-portrayed 1998 big year. Free and open to all. Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- You received

[cobirds] Juncos and Science « ABA Blog

2014-01-31 Thread Scott E. Severs
A nice review for the science minded of the biology of juncos and links to the new free downloadable film. http://blog.aba.org/2014/01/juncos-and-science.html The film can be viewed at the website http://juncoproject.org --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com javascript

[cobirds] Sibley book signings Colorado

2014-03-06 Thread Scott E. Severs
Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80206 FRIDAY APRIL 4 BOULDER, CO 7:30PM Boulder Book Store 1107 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 (I have no financial gain in this notice, just a fan of great wildlife illustration, and field guides.) Good birding, Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http

[cobirds] A review of gull pages: Sibley 2nd ed.

2014-03-30 Thread Scott E. Severs
Lariphile Amar Ayyash offers this review of the gull plates etc. in the 2nd ed. Sibley guide. http://www.anythinglarus.com/2014/03/review-of-sibleys-2nd-edition-gull.html Enjoy, Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] nature almanac radio spots

2014-04-04 Thread Scott E. Severs
for hosting the archive. Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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] Warbler Guide quick finder guides - free download

2014-04-09 Thread Scott E. Severs
/QuickFinderJPGs.zip Laminate Away! Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] Additional warbler tips download

2014-04-12 Thread Scott E. Severs
Princeton University Press has added one additional tip sheet on aging and sexing warblers. http://blog.press.princeton.edu/2013/10/04/kick-your-warbler-id-skills-up-a-notch-with-this-free-tip-sheet-on-aging-and-sexing/ Enjoy, Scott On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, Scott E. Severs scottesev

[cobirds] Late report: Great Crested Flycatcher, Baca 4/24

2014-04-26 Thread Scott E. Severs
Sorry, a family matter delayed reporting a Great Crested Flycatcher on Thursday 4/24 at Burchfield WMA east of Walsh (see county birding website). Other migrants included o-c warblers, many b-g gnatcatchers, hermit thrush. Please take care not to distrub a great horned owl nest with a young owlet

[cobirds] Hepatic Tanager snapshots from LLC 4.30

2014-04-30 Thread Scott E. Severs
A few snapshots, look closely for the tooth that this species shows on the upper bill. Confirmed after I left by Dave Leatherman/. http://tinyurl.com/l2c7sza Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] Article on Northern Harriers

2014-05-05 Thread Scott E. Severs
Thoughtful article by Steve Jones and Carol Cushman. Northern Harriers are at the brink of becoming an extirpated breeder in Boulder County, even with so much open space. http://www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_25670660/northern-harriers-make-last-stand-at-boulder-reservoir.htm Best, Scott Severs

[cobirds] fallout conditions today

2014-05-11 Thread Scott E. Severs
migration today and tomorrow! Riparian areas and the mouths of foothills canyons could be very interesting. What are you seeing? Good Birding and Happy Mother's Day! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group

[cobirds] orange Summer Tanager, Lamar Community College, 5.11.2014

2014-05-13 Thread Scott E. Severs
/SummerTanagerLamarCommunityCollege5112014?noredirect=1 --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com -- 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] No. Waterthrush, Blackpoll Warbler, Golden Ponds, Longmont, 5/17

2014-05-17 Thread Scott E. Severs
Flycatchers, and many more. Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] another Calliope - Longmont

2014-07-02 Thread Scott E. Severs
Adult male in SW Longmont this morning working Salvia darcyi - a magnetic hummingbird plant! http://plantselect.org/2009/08/vermilion-bluffs-mexican-sagered-hot-for-hummers/ Good birding! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Am. Redstart Red-eyed Vireo, Boulder, 7/12

2014-07-12 Thread Scott E. Severs
Hi Folks, These previously reported birds are still present near the S. Mesa Trailhead along S. Boulder Creek. Both detected first by song this AM, plus many other summer residents. Good birding! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Eastern Wood-Pewee, Logan Co. 8/6

2014-08-06 Thread Scott E. Severs
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[cobirds] Fwd: [NATURE-NET] Scott Weidensaul today at Ramaley!

2014-08-24 Thread Scott E. Severs
Chance to hear a great speaker today! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- Forwarded message -- From: 'Steve Jones' curle...@comcast.net [NATURE-NET] nature-net-nore...@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 7:56 AM Subject: [NATURE-NET] Scott Weidensaul today at Ramaley

[cobirds] Broad-winged Hawk, Longmont 8/30

2014-08-30 Thread Scott E. Severs
Near Golden Ponds today was a calling Broady along St. Vrain Creek. Other migrants included MacGillivray's and Wilson's Warbler, Western Tanager, and Red-breasted Nuthatches. Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Re: Sprague's Pipit, Longmont, 9/6

2014-09-06 Thread Scott E. Severs
Correction - I meant a Cassin's Sparrow. I did not observe a Field Sparrow at Lagerman, but there were dozens of Spizellas present. Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 9:34 AM, scottesev...@gmail.com wrote: A calling flyover at Lagerman Reservoir. Other migrants

[cobirds] Colorado Gap Analysis and Baird's Sparrow

2014-09-08 Thread Scott E. Severs
://ndis1.nrel.colostate.edu/cogap/veggapfrm.html Good Birding! Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] 2014 Report -- The State of the Birds Report 2014

2014-09-09 Thread Scott E. Severs
If you participated in a BBS, CBC, or eBird, you contributed to this report. stateofthebirds.org/ http://www.npr.org/2014/09/09/345833757/more-than-half-of-u-s-bird-species-threatened-by-climate-change --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

[cobirds] Sapsucker wells

2014-10-02 Thread Scott E. Severs
A nice read from Jeff Mitton on sapsuckers and the other animals that benefit from their wells. http://www.dailycamera.com/science_columnists/ci_26608040/jeff-mitton-sapsuckers-draw-crowd --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] winter finch forecast 2014/15

2014-10-07 Thread Scott E. Severs
://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/wf1415/ Good birding! Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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

[cobirds] ebird portals

2014-10-07 Thread Scott E. Severs
portal. Happy Fall! Scott E. Severs Longmont, 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, send

[cobirds] ringed turtle-dove X EUCD hybrids

2014-10-21 Thread Scott E. Severs
://wildlifemanagementinstitute.org/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=406:we-built-the-habitat-they-came-and-theyre-still-comingcatid=34:ONB%20ArticlesItemid=54 Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To unsubscribe from

[cobirds] geese on the move 11/11

2014-11-11 Thread Scott E. Severs
The low cloud deck and the winter weather are allowing good observation of migrating geese/waterfowl moving southward today. As my office window looks northward many large skeins of geese are moving over Boulder including a flock of about two dozen Snows. Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You

[cobirds] conjunction of cold weather, migrating waterbirds, and open water . . .

2014-11-13 Thread Scott E. Severs
this morning. The fog and light hampered observations toward the middle but a good variety of regulars was present. Post your reports to eBird and Cobirds as folks get out to see things. Good Birding, Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[cobirds] Re: Carpodacus finch ID chart

2014-11-13 Thread Scott E. Severs
It should be noted that House Finch, Cassin's Finch, and Purple Finch were placed in the new world genus Haemorhous in the 2012 AOU supplement. http://blog.aba.org/2012/10/2012genuschanges-1.html Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Scott E. Severs scottesev

[cobirds] possible Bohemian waxwings, Boulder 1/5

2015-01-05 Thread Scott E. Severs
Hi Birders, During a staff meeting, I caught a glimpse of a flyover of 16 or so starling-sized waxwings moving south outside my office (49th Pearl). GISS as well as time of year strongly suggested they were Bohemian Waxwings. Happy New Year! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Fwd: [dino_hawk] Dinosaur Ridge HawkWatch in the Denver Post

2015-04-13 Thread Scott E. Severs
Good article on the Dinosaur Ridge Hawkwatch today in the Denver Post. Thanks to Jeff Birek/RMBO and his cadre of volunteers. Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- Forwarded message -- From: jeff.bi...@rmbo.org [dino_hawk] dino_h...@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 8:42 AM

[cobirds] reminder: eBird Global Big Day begins at midnight MDT 5/9

2015-05-08 Thread Scott E. Severs
Just go ebirding tomorrow! Notes from Tony: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cobirds/mzvXTdPJ6hk/discussion Live results: http://ebird.org/ebird/globalbigday Good birding! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado

[cobirds] Redpolls may be all one species

2015-05-17 Thread Scott E. Severs
A recent genetic study at Cornell University finds little difference between Hoary and Common Redpoll. News at Audubon: One Redpoll to Rule Them All | Audubon https://www.audubon.org/news/one-redpoll-rule-them-all --Scott Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO scottesev...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B

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