Date: March 7, 2010
e-Mail: [email protected]
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, March 7, 2010 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)
Tundra Swan (Mesa, *Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, *El Paso, *Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, *Eagle, *Garfield, Jefferson,
*Pueblo)
Broad-winged Hawk (*Larimer)
GYRFALCON (*Jefferson)
MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
White-winged Dove (Huerfano, Logan)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Baca, Prowers)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder)
Carolina Wren (Prowers)
PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo)
Field Sparrow (Pueblo)
White-throated Sparrow (Otero)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers, Pueblo)
Rusty Blackbird (*Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano, *Pitkin, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
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Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county
and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last
name.
Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West
Gravel Lake on February 21.
On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of
the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond. On
March 3, Partin reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks on the South Platte River near
88th.
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes SWA on February 27, Floyd reported a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Boulder County:
--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes
at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26. On March 3, Nunes reported 3
ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls at the Valmont Reservoir Complex.
--A male American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Nunes on the Mallory
Cave Trail near NCAR in Boulder on March 2.
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from
Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
On February 28, Stigen reported 17 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at
Confluence Park.
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte
River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14. On March 1,
Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
Eagle County:
--4 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1 ad m) were reported by Filby on the Frying Pan River
5 miles east of Basalt on March 5.
El Paso County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Chartier at Big Johnson Reservoir on March
6. A scope would be useful.
Garfield County:
--35 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Filby on the Roaring Fork River
upstream of Aspen Glen and below Coryell Ranch as
viewed from CR 109 on March 5.
Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders
in La Veta on February 26 and continue at least through March 4. Also the
White-winged Dove visits occasionally. If you want to try to see them contact
Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at
Red Rocks on December 19. The sparrow was seen on February 27 by Bruening.
Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--An adult Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Sanders on Coors Pond on the east
side of McIntyre, south of Hwy 58 in Golden on March 1. You will need a scope.
--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 on the Wheat
Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield. On March 5, Chavez reported a pair of
Rusty Blackbirds on the greenbelt west of I-70.
--A light phase GYRFALCON was reported by Sanders on the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt
west of I-70 on March 5. Other GYRFALCON reports have been on February 25
about 1600 on Simms Road toward Hwy 128 near the JeffCO airport and on November
28 on Pikes Peak.
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview
Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. Leatherman reported on March 6 the
White-winged Crossbill pair continue their nest building activity in the SE
corner of the cemetery.
--A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Sparks in Lee Martinez Park on March 5.
Logan County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Bosley at the corner of 10th Ave & Delmar
in Sterling on March 4.
Mesa County:
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way
to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).
Stop and look north along the river. Stigen relocated the Tundra Swans on
March 2.
Otero County:
--Floyd reported 1 Greater Roadrunner and 1 White-throated Sparrow on Higbee
Valley Road (CR 804) on February 28.
Pitkin County:
--A few Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches including Hepburns were
reported by Filby at the Snowmass Ski Area on March 3. The
Rosy-Finches are banded on Wednesdays, but there will not
be banding on St. Patrick's Day.
Prowers County:
--At Willow Creek in Lamar, Floyd reported 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers, a
Carolina Wren, and a Northern Cardinal on February 27.
Pueblo County:
--The male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) was still present at
Pueblo Reservoir on March 6 as reported by Percival.
--An ad MEW GULL was reported by Bill Maynard at Runyon Lake in Pueblo on
February 27.
--The Northern Cardinal continues at the Stonemore Hills subdivision in Pueblo
at least through February 27 as reported by Bill Maynard. The bird was at the
intersection of the entrance road and Stonemore Drive.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park on
January 18 and was still present on March 6 as reported by Percival.
--At Chico Basin Ranch (fee), Bill Maynard reported 2 Tundra Swans on HQ pond
and they flew to Rose Pond and a male Barrow's Goldeneye on HQ pond on March 6.
Summit County:
--A Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road in
Silverthorne on March 3.
--2 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (1 Hepburns) were reported by Nims at Keystone
Ski Area on March 3.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, March 7 will be to Walden Ponds with the Boulder
Bird Club. The trip will be led by Pat Heller. Meet at 0900 at the Cottonwood
Marsh parking lot. Take Arapahoe Road in Boulder north to 75th St, turn north
onto 75th and watch for signs to Walden Ponds on the left. Half-day trip;
bring water and snacks, and dress for weather.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder, Co
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