Date: March 8, 2010
e-Mail: [email protected]
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 8, 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, Denver, Eagle, Garfield, *Jefferson, *Larimer,
Pueblo)
Broad-winged Hawk (Larimer)
GYRFALCON (Jefferson)
MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
White-winged Dove (Huerfano, Logan)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (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.
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.
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 7, Schottler reported a pair of
Rusty Blackbirds on the greenbelt west of I-70. There is a parking lot off of
Youngfield between 38th and 44th Ave. Walk west on the bike path under I-70
and start looking for the orange cone. Thanks to
Dick Schottler and Glenn Walbek for the parking information.
--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 on
Simms Road toward Hwy 128 near the JeffCO airport and on November 28 on Pikes
Peak.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by King on the west end of Tabor Lake
in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on March 7.
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 7 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.
--3 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1m, 2f) were reported by Bruening on the Lafarge plant
ponds in Fort Collins off of Zeigler Road on March 7.
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.
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 Saturday, March 13 will be to Golden Gate State Park led
by Mike Serruto (303-337-9870). Meet the leader at 0800 at the Ward Road Park
n' Ride off of I-70 for carpooling up to the Park. An option is to go to Mt
Galbraith Park on Golden Gate Canyon Road about a mile up from Hwy 93 where we
will stop at about 8:30. 3/4 day trip with moderate hiking. Bring lunch,
water, a 2-way radio if you have one, dress for changeable weather. Please
notifiy Leader if you plan to attend. State parks pass needed.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, March 14 will be to Barr Lake State Park led by
Tim Smart [email protected]. Meet the leader at 0830 at the Visitor's Center.
Bring lunch, water, a scope, and 2-way radio if you have them. Remember Sunday
is the start of daylight savings time. State Parks Pass required.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder, Co
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