Date: March 31, 2010
e-Mail: rba AT cfo-link.org
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Allison Hilf
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday March 31, 2010 at
6am 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)
EURASIAN WIGEON (Baca)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver)
Thayer's Gull (Weld)
ICELAND GULL (Weld)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Weld)
Juniper Titmouse (Jefferson)
Sage Sparrow (Boulder,Pueblo)
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)
Harris's Sparrow (Boulder)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano, *Teller)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
Common Redpoll (Garfield)
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including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful
if you would spell your last name.
Baca County:
A male Eurasian Wigeon was reported by Peterson at Turk's Pond on
March 28.
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 Szeliga in the
Brush at the Salina St. entrance to Greenlee/Wanaka Lake on March 27.
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.
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.
Huerfano County:
--All three species of rosy finches were reported by Bulow at the home
of Beverly Jensen in La Veta on March 29. Call 719-989-1398 to
arrange a visit.
Jefferson County:
--A Juniper Titmouse was reported at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch on
March 6 by Luper and Clark. Szeliga reported hearing the Juniper
Titmouse at the Hawk Watch on March 28.
--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 Cameron on March 29.
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 31, Leatherman reported the pair continue their
nesting activities. Location: extreme southeast corner of Grandview
Cemetery, west end of Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins.
Dave Leatherman will be in the extreme southeast corner of the
cemetery with his scope set up southeast of the pumphouse most
mornings between 8 and noon. Birders who want to see the crossbills
would have a decent chance if they come mid-morning and are willing to
spend at least an hour. The visitation of the nest by the male,
brief feeding session, and various post-feeding activities by the male
(which could include seeking water on the ground) are the only real
chances to observe the male and on average take a total of about 5
minutes. When these activities are over, there's nothing to see but
less-than-satisfying views of the mother's back or wing atop a 2 x 2-
inch visible section of nest for another hour until the male returns.
Visitors should note the real potential for golf ball damage to
vehicles if they park near the corner. When you first get there,
figuring out where the spot is, parking somewhere else, and walking
over to the corner would probably be best. Remember not to park on
the grass, block roads, or otherwise interfere with the cemetery
operations. The cemetery and golf course staffs are being very
patient and accepting. We need to keep on good terms with them.
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.
Teller County:
--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches were reported by Jones at 101 Stephanie
Place in Divide on March 30. Please view the birds from the road west
of the house (Joshua Road). The birds like to roost in the large
ponderosa nearest to Joshua Road.
Weld County:
--2 ICELAND GULLS (1 "almost-definitive" adult "Kumliens" Iceland, 1
first cycle), an adult Glaucous Gull, and 3 Thayer's Gulls (1 adult.,
1 first cycle, 1 second cycle) were reported by Komar at Windsor Lake
on March 27. This is in Weld County, just north of Main Street in
downtown Windsor. Great views of gulls from the swim beach on south
side of lake and from fishing pier on west wide. Easy access by car.
Telescope not required for gulls along shore, but many more on center
of lake.
--A first cycle ICELAND GULL and a first cycle Thayer's Gull were
reported by Bruening at Windsor Lake on March 28. An adult Lesser
Black-backed Gull was reported by Miller at Windsor Lake on March 28.
The DFO field trip for Saturday, April 3 is to Cherry Creek State
Park, led by Buzz Schaumberg (303-699-1721). Meet at 0830 at the
marina. Half day trip. From Yosemite Street go east on Union Avenue
past Cherry Creek High School to park entrance. We'll be looking for
permanent residents plus "movers" (migrants going through to summer
ranges or arriving here for the breeding season.) Parks Pass Required.
There is no trip scheduled for April 4 -Easter Sunday. Have a nice
holiday!!
Good Birding,
Allison Hilf
Denver, CO
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