Date: March 27, 2010
e-Mail: [email protected]
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Allison Hilf
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 27, 2010 at
6:30 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)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Chaffee, Denver, El Paso, Garfield, Jefferson)
White-winged Dove (Broomfield)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek, Douglas)
Black Phoebe (Montrose)
Juniper Titmouse (*Jefferson)
Sage Sparrow (Arapahoe, Douglas/Jefferson, *Pueblo)
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)
Harris's Sparrow (*Boulder)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Fremont, *Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pitkin)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
Common Redpoll (*Garfield)
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time. 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.
Araphoe County:
--A Sage Sparrow was reported by Bierling by the beach and boat ramp
on the SW side of Cherry Creek on March 20.
Boulder County:
--A first year Harris's Sparrow was reported by Floyd at Greenlee
Preserve in Lafayette on March 25. It was seen again by Alcock on
March 26.
Broomfield County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Wild on Lowell Blvd just north
of 144th on March 23. It was at the 3rd house north of 144th.
Chaffee County:
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Luck at Sand Lake SWA on
March 20.
Clear Creek County:
--A female American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walker near
the parking lot on Guanella Pass on March 22.
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 25, Thornton-Kolbe reported that the male Barrow's Goldeneye
was north of the Florida Bridge.
Douglas County:
--A pair of American Three-toed Woodpeckers was reported by R. Taylor
west of Sedalia on Hwy 67 just east of Rampart Range Road on March 21.
Douglas/Jefferson Counties:
--A Sage Sparrow was reported by Walbek at the Swim Beach at Chatfield
State Park on March 19. Lawrence reported that the Sage Sparrow
continues to be seen at the Swim Beach on March 21.
El Paso County:
--A couple of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Jeff Jones at Big
Johnson on March 20.
Fremont County:
--Rich Miller reported that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW and 2 Rufous-
crowned Sparrows were seen at Tunnel Drive on March 20.
Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale
on March 26. If you want to try to see it contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178
. The feeders are not visible from the road.
--50+ Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at the Ranch at
Roaring Fork on March 20.
Jefferson County:
--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 on the
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield. Wild reported seeing the
male Rusty Blackbird on March 23. 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 Juniper Titmouse was reported at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch on
March 6 by Luper and Clark. Hundertmark reported the Juniper Titmouse
at the Hawk Watch on March 26.
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the
Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19. The GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW
was seen by Hilf on March 26.
--On the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt a male Barrow's Goldeneye has been
reported: by King on the west end of Tabor Lake on March 7; by
Henwood on Prospect Lake on March 8; by Deininger on a small pond east
of West Lake on March 14; and by Bob Spencer on Bass Pond on March 22
with a female nearby; and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported
by Wild on March 23 on Bass Lake.
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 8 the White-winged Crossbill pair were observed
mating. On March 25, Leatherman reported that the pair continue
their nesting activities. He -- gathering seeds for the family and
she guarding the nest.
Mesa County:
--2 Tundra Swans were reported by Arnold at Highline State Park on
March 17.
Montrose County:
--Dexter reported that 2 Black Phoebes have returned to
the Uravan bridge on March 21.
Pitkin County:
--A few Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches including 2 Hepburns were reported
by Filby at Snowmass Ski Area at the top of the Sam's Knob on March 20.
Pueblo County:
--A Sage Sparrow was reported by Percival on the road at the SWA in NW
Corner of Pueblo Reservoir on March 26. The bird was singing on top
of a bush, 1.2 miles down the road from the turnoff, before you get
into Lake Pueblo State Park, coming from Pueblo West.
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, March 27 will be to Bear Creek Lake
Park led by Mike Henwood (303-716-8551). Meet the leader at 0800 at
the entrance the the Park (Se corner of C-470 at Morrison Road). This
is a half-day trip with easy hiking on some uneven trails. Bring
water, snacks and dress for unpredictable spring foothills weather.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, March 28 will be to Fountain Creek
Regional Park led by Sue Schulman (303-773-3540). Meet the leader at
0800 at the Park Visitors' Center: From I-25, take exit 132A (Mesa
Ridge Parkway). Drive under overpass and turn right on Mesa Ridge
Parkway through construction zone. Drive a short way to (sign) to
first right turn which is Hwy 85. Take Hwy 85 and follow it around to
the entrance at Cattail Marsh. After lunch will head to Big Johnson
Reservoir. Full day trip. Bring lunch, water and a scope and radio
if you have them. Please call Sue to register and to arrange carpools.
Good Birding,
Allison Hilf
Denver, CO
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