Compiler: Joyce Takamine
Date: November 25, 2009
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: 303-659-8750
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 5 am
sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.
Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this
species in this report)
White-winged Scoter (*Boulder, El Paso, Morgan, Park)
Black Scoter (Pueblo)
Surf Scoter (Park)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder, Morgan)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Garfield, Lake, Larimer, Park, *Rio Blanco, San Miguel,
Summit)
RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson)
Pacific Loon (Larimer, Pueblo)
YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)
MEW GULL (El Paso, Pueblo)
Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Routt)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso, Pueblo)
WESTERN GULL (Larimer)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)
Black Phoebe (Pueblo)
Palm Warbler (*Boulder)
Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)
White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Lake)
Northern Cardinal (Yuma)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Ouray)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Park)
Black Rosy-Finch (Park)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
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county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell
your last name.
Boulder County:
--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on
November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente. On November 21, Gent
reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman. On
November 22, Guarente saw the juv Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.
--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in
Longmont on November 21 and seen again by Birchmeier on November 24.
--An eastern Palm Warbler was reported by Severs on the East Boulder Creek Path
east of foothills near the railroad crossing and Kaempfter refound the warbler
south of the intersection of Pearl and East Pearl on November 24.
Douglas/Jefferson Counties:
--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on
November 14. The loon was seen again on November 20 by Kibbe.
El Paso County:
--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter
and Lesser Black-backed Gull. Goff saw the Scoter and Gull at Big Johnson on
November 19. On November 20, Goff saw the White-winged Scoter.
--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Clawges on a small pond in the El Paso county
portion of Fort Carson on November 19.
--A possible adult MEW GULL was reported by Hinds at Big Johnson on November 22.
Fremont County:
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Moss at Centennial Park in Canon
City last week.
Garfield County:
--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dahl at Rifle Gap Reservoir on
November 24.
Grand County:
--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders
in the Granby area as recently as November 22. If you are interested in trying
to see the birds contact her at [email protected] or call 970-887-9640 for
directions and to confirm that the birds are still around.
Jefferson County:
--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Eden at the Audubon Nature Center at
Chatfield on November 22.
Lake County:
--A Lapland Longspur and Grasshopper Sparrow were reported by Kalbach on the
shore of Twin Lakes on November 21.
--3m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on
November 22.
Larimer County:
--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren
Lake in Fort Collins on November 15. The possible WESTERN GULL was seen again
by Righter on November 21.
--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas Reservoir on November 21.
--At Lake Loveland on November 19, Wild reported 3 ad Thayer's Gulls, 1 ad
Lesser Black-backed Gull and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes. On November 20 at
Lake Loveland, Wild reported 1 2nd winter GREAT-BLACK BACKED GULL, 2 ad Lesser
Black-backed Gulls, and 1 ad Thayer's Gull.
--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in
Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. They were seen in section E
of the cemetery. On November 24, Leatherman and many birders refound the
White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery but in the SE corner of the
cemetery not section E.
Logan/Sedgwick Counties:
--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.
Roller refound the Loon on November 21.
Morgan County:
--At Anrick SWA, Wild reported a Long-tailed Duck on November 20. Andrick SWA
is in the SE corner of intersection of CR AA and CR 2. Roller and Kaempfer
refound the Long-tailed Duck on November 21.
--A White-winged Scoter was reported by Kaempfer at Jackson State Park on
November 21.
Ouray County:
--A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak has been visiting the feeder of Kent Nelson
in Ouray since November 17 and seen through November 22. The bird did not come
on November 23. Birders are welcome to try to see the bird. The feeder is in
the backyard and is viewable from the alley. His address is 621 4th St. Phone
number is 719-221-3513.
Park County:
--At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye and 45
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 2 Hepburns on November 22.
--At Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 ad White-winged Scoter, 1
imm Surf Scoter, 90 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 1 m Black Rosy-Finch on
November 22.
--At Antero Reservor, Kellner reported 1 f Long-tailed Duck on November 22.
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir:
----A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival on November 15 and seen again by
Percival on November 21.
----A female type Black Scoter was reported by Percival on November 19.
----A 1-st cycle MEW GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina
tires on November 21.
----A 3rd or 4th year Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Percival on
November 21.
----A Black Phoebe was reported by Percival below the dam on November 21.
Rio Blanco County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke at Lake Avery on November 23.
Routt County:
--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November
5. The gull was seen again on November 20 by Hilf.
San Miguel County:
--20 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Bloomfield at Miramonte Reservoir on
November 21.
Summit County:
--9 Barrow's Goldeneyes (5m, 4f) were reported by Kellner at Dillon Reservoir
on November 22.
Yuma County:
--A pair of Northern Cardinals was reported by Newport at Bonny Reservor on
November 21.
The DFO Field Trip for Friday, November 27 will be to the Platte River Greenway
led by Jackie King (303-287-1533). Meet the leader at 0830 at E 88th and the
South Platte River. From I-76 take E 88th Ave exit, go west on 88th for 1.6
miles, then turn south at Colorado Blvd. Turn left into parking lot. Bring
lunch and drinking water. Please call leader if going in case of bad weather.
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 28 will be to the Pueblo area led by
Ira and Tammy Sanders (303-278-7172). Meet the leaders at 0630 at the Safeway
on Lincoln just West of I-25. Bring lunch, extra drinking water and come
prepared for extremes of weather. State Parks pass required.
The DFO Field trip for Sunday, November 29 will be to Rigli Ranch led by Joe
Rigle (970-768-7121). Meet the leader at 0900 at the ranch. From Denver,
take I-76 east to Hudson, Exit 31 (CO 52). Go east on CO 52 for approx. 32
miles until it turns north. Do NOT turn north but continue east on Morgan
Country Rd F for another 14 miles to CR 14. Turn left on CR 14 and go about 2
miles to the first white house on the left (With 2 boxcars). Bring lunch and
drinking water.
Joyce Takamine
Boulder
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