[cobirds] Re: Castlewood canyon point 5?

I found this from the postings on ebird: points 5 & 6 and west along CCT, --Possibly CCT means Cherry Creek Trail and there are points marked as you walk along it. Calling the park might be the way to go. Please let us know if you find out. Thanks. Sharon Kay Greel On Friday, July 15,

[cobirds] Re: Saturday, May 6th, BIG DAY WITH BILL KAEMPFER

I live in Greeley. I could meet the group at Crow Valley campground and then drive myself for the rest of the trip. What time do you anticipate being at Crow Valley? Sharon Kay On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 9:15:26 AM UTC-6, Pam Piombino wrote: > > This outing is brought to you by Boulder

[cobirds] Re: yellow-billed cuckoo

I am curious to know where one can park to view those ponds. I looked on satellite map and don't see parking. Thanks. On Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 8:54:39 PM UTC-6, wwi...@gmail.com wrote: > > > This afternoon around 2 pm there was a yellow-billed cuckoo at Confluence > Ponds in Boulder, near

[cobirds] Re: ??? Possible Snowy Owl near Golden Ponds in Longmont

Joe, I had to hunt around to see where I found about the owl. Check facebook Rocky Mountain Raptor Center Page. Scroll down a bit for pic and verbiage. I am pasting the verbiage here. They did not give details you asked for but maybe if you are really interested they would give it to you on

[cobirds] Bald Eagle shooting- Weld

Sorry if this is not appropriate. I copy and pasted from the Greeley Tribune. On the night of May 9, a landowner in central Weld County spotted a bald eagle perched on the ground in a pasture about 60 yards from his home. The next morning, he discovered that the eagle was dead on the same

[cobirds] Re: Poudre River both n and s of Prospect Rd in Fort Collins (Larimer) on Father's Day

Great post as always. I love the Song Sparrow picture. You mentioned the abundance of House Wren which made me think of the lack of Yellow-rumped Warblers I am noticing. I don't see any no matter where I go. They are usually so common. On Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 7:53:55 PM UTC-6, Dave

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

To anyone. Do these stay in one place long in this area? Is it worth a drive from Greeley? Thanks. On Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 2:53:10 PM UTC-6, Chip Clouse wrote: > > COBirders, > I am reporting for my co-worker, Wes Donnell, who found an adult male > Painted Bunting in the wooded area NW of

[cobirds] Re: ??? Possible Snowy Owl near Golden Ponds in Longmont

A snowy owl was recently released from a raptor center. Perhaps the same. No way to know. On Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 10:32:32 AM UTC-6, Susan Wise wrote: > > Interesting. > Maikel and I were out strolling Golden Ponds in Longmont (Boulder County) > yesterday evening (4/26). A large white

[cobirds] Re: Fort Collins Miscellany (Larimer)

It was great to meet you yesterday. I had no idea I was with such a knowledgeable birder although I was picking up clues. Great pic and thanks for showing me the snail. I appreciate your help with the bird very much. -Sharon Kay On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 8:57:12 PM UTC-7, Dave

[cobirds] Re: Grandview Cemetery and nearby Fort Collins City Park (Larimer) on 14March2018

Dave, You have the most impressive posts. On Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 9:57:39 AM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > *Red-necked Grebe NOT present at 3:30pm*, apparently ending its 2-week > stay (Austin Hess reported it in the AM). I wonder how many crayfish and > gizzard shad it ate since

[cobirds] Re: Long-billed Dowitcher and Great Egret [Weld]

I saw that egret today in the same place Gary. Today is Monday. It flew east after a bit. Beautifully white. On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 10:22:46 AM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > On my usually Sunday morning route ... > >- Great Egret (small irrigation pond west side of Weld CR

[cobirds] CR 41 N. of CR 46

Around 5:15 pm at the ponds just West of CR 41 there was a Great Egret and three Black-necked Stilt. Across the road in a field, 12 Sandhill Crane landed after a fly over. Sharon Kay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds&q

[cobirds] Re: CR 41 N. of CR 46 Weld County

On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 6:08:53 PM UTC-6, Sharon Kay wrote: > > Around 5:15 pm at the ponds just West of CR 41 there was a Great Egret and > three Black-necked Stilt. Across the road in a field, 12 Sandhill Crane > landed after a fly over. > > Sharon Kay > -- You

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

Dave, I know your frustration with CR96. I was there a few weeks back and was sickened by what I saw. -sharon kay On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:36:44 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > *Birds of note sensed:* > > After getting a not so early start, I arrived near where W

[cobirds] 2 White-faced Ibis CR 48 Weld

Why does this bird have no facial marking? Red eye and legs. Poor focus (point and shoot camera) and cropped. -- You received this

[cobirds] Re: Pawnee Grasslands today, 16April2018

Wow, what a good day. That is far better than any day I have out there. Great pics. On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:56:05 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > I got started earlier today, arriving in the area of where CO-WY-NE come > together about 6:15am. I had success with Sharp-tailed

[cobirds] Re: Platte River Cranes in NE

I went to the N. Platte area Saturday. Many Sandhill and one Whooping Crane to boot. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 8:17:01 PM UTC-6, William Kaempfer wrote: > > Cobirders, > > > > I hope you will forgive my posting news from my friend Clem Klaphake in > Nebraska posting on NEBirds about the

[cobirds] Re: Some Weld and Morgan Highlights

If you would share, what is the general crossroad of WCR 59 marsh? I have not heard of WCR 59 marsh. On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 5:38:57 PM UTC-6, William Kaempfer wrote: > > Today I took the time to enjoy the mild March weather with an excursion to > Weld County. Joined by John Vanderpoel

[cobirds] Re: Pink-footed Goose Photos [Weld]

Great to see pics Gary. I was kicking myself for not bringing my camera!-- sharon kay On Monday, December 17, 2018 at 10:01:10 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > Photos from a Saturday trip down there ... > http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/album

[cobirds] Re: Merlin with prey - Arapahoe Co

Too bad they don't stick to just eating starlings. On Monday, December 3, 2018 at 10:22:10 AM UTC-7, Jared Del Rosso wrote: > > Two weekends ago (11/24), while birding Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve > (Arapahoe), I encountered a Merlin with a fresh catch, a small bird that I > believe was a

[cobirds] Re: Long-Eared Owls/Wellington

Eric, My initial reading of the post by Joe gave me the impression he was telling her to walk among the trees to flush them. I reread it and I can see why you read it differently. I went on a bird trip a couple of years ago and the leader indeed had us walk among trees to flush the owls. This

[cobirds] Black-necked Stilt

FOY Black-necked Stilt at CR 41/46 pond, Lasalle. I just saw one. Sharon Kay Greeley, 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] Re: Photo ID appreciated

Thanks to all that replied to me privately. 100% consensus that is is a Semipalmated Sandpiper. On Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 9:49:15 PM UTC-6, Sharon Kay wrote: > > I am not good at sandpiper ID. I looked at Sibley's guide and came up with > semipalmated sandpiper for this. Can anyon

[cobirds] Tri-colored Blackbird

How do I find out if Tri-colored Blackbird has ever been found in this state. Google was of know help. Sharon Kay Greeley -- 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] Re: Tri-colored Blackbird

Tricolored. Sorry. On Monday, October 14, 2019 at 5:36:09 PM UTC-6, Sharon Kay wrote: > > How do I find out if Tri-colored Blackbird has ever been found in this > state. Google was of know help. > > Sharon Kay > Greeley > -- You received this message because you are sub

[cobirds] Re: Tri-colored Blackbird

Folks. I know the range map. Nevermind. I got the answer. No records. And I am not saying I saw it. I know better. Just trying to convince someone and I thought telling her no records of it would help. Thanks. On Monday, October 14, 2019 at 5:37:48 PM UTC-6, Sharon Kay wrote: > > Tric

[cobirds] Re: Grandview Cemetery and nearby City Park 4/14-16/2020, Ft Collins (Larimer)

Such an amazing post. On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 4:16:33 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > Had 5 Cassin's Finches at Grandview Cemetery (GC) on the 14th. Every time > I could catch up with them and figure out what they were doing, they were > eating European Elm Scales gleaned from the

[cobirds] Shelter in place

Is this shelter in place order going to mean we can't go birdwatching at all? Thoughts? Sharon Kay Greeley -- 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] Re: Grandview Cemetery on May 11, 2020 (Fort Collins, Larimer)

Very sad about the cat and stupid man. On Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7:00:53 PM UTC-6, Dave Leatherman wrote: > > *Highlights today:* > Gray skies, colorful assortment of birds, like I suspect everybody else > had today. Great day to try and study feeding behaviors because > sustenance was a big

[cobirds] Mourning doves- picture- Weld County

Sorry, here is the picture. Actually I don't see a way to add a picture. Sharon Kay -- 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] Mourning doves- Weld County

they are actually in my yard. But I have seen them daily and twice today. Is it possible they are sick? Picture taken through a window with a poor cell phone camera. Sharon Kay Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubs

[cobirds] Re: Larimer County Highlights, 12May2021 (Larimer)

Terrific report. What a great photo of the Golden-winged Warbler! I would have only see a fourth of what you did. I am amazed at what good birders are able to see and identify. Sharon Kay Greeley On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 8:57:07 PM UTC-6 Dave Leatherman wrote: > *Poudre River in F

[cobirds] Re: "Lafayette Birds!"--tomorrow, Sun., Feb. 5, 1pm

What are "Arby's Nuts"? On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 4:14:10 PM UTC-7 tedfl...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey, all. > > It's the beginning of the month, so that means it's time for "Lafayette > Birds!" We'll get underway tomorrow, Sun., Feb. 5, at 1pm MST at The Shack > at Greenlee Wildlife