Date: August 23, 2010
e-Mail: [email protected]
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 23, 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
NEOTROPHIC CORMORANT (*Larimer)
REDDISH EGRET (Bent)
Green Heron (*Boulder)
Piping Plover (Bent)
Dunlin (*Larimer, Weld)
LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montrose)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Moffat)
Red-eyed Vireo (Montezuma)
Purple Martin (Garfield, Rio Blanco)
Tennessee Warbler (Moffat)
Nashville Warbler (Moffat)
Black-throated Gray Warbler (Mesa
Northern Waterthrush (*Boulder, Pueblo)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Mineral)
Indigo Bunting (*Boulder)
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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.
Bent County:
--A white-morph REDDISH EGRET was reported by Duane Nelson at the west end of
John Martin on August 18. From CR JJ just east of CR 20 turn south towards
reservoir and meander until you reach the cliff at the edge of the reservoir.
The egret was seen again on August 19 by Wild and on August 20 by Arnesen at
the west end of John Martin.
--A juv Piping Plover was reported by Wild at John Martin in the same spot with
the REDDISH EGRET on August 19.
Boulder County:
--At Walden Ponds on August 22, Floyd reported 3 Green Herons, Northern
Waterthrush and Indigo Bunting.
El Paso/Pueblo Counties:
--A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Drummond at Rose Pond (Pueblo) at
Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) on August 18.
Garfield/Rio Blanco Counties:
--Purple Martins were reported by McConnell on Roan Plateau on August 14.
Larimer County:
--3 Dunlin were reported by Stiles at Timnath Reservoir on August 21 and the
Dunlin were see again on August 22 by Kaempfer.
--A possible NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was reported by Lefko at Timnath Reservoir on
August 22.
Mineral County:
--A female type Chestnut-collared Longspur was reported by Beatty on August 18.
It was south of Mineral County Airport near Creede in a partially developed
subdivision.
Mesa County:
--A Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Robinson at Connected Lakes on
August 19.
Moffat County:
--3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers were reported by Luke near Black Mountain
on August 13. They were in the vicinity of FR110 and Sawmill Creek Campground.
--A male Tennessee Warbler and Northern Waterthrush were reported by Luke at
Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig on August 14. The Tennessee Warbler and Northern
Waterthrush were seen again on August 17 by Litteral. On August 20, Hilf
reported Tennessee and Nashville Warbler and Northern Waterthrush at
Loudy-Simpson.
Montezuma County:
--An imm Red-eyed Vireo was reported by Beatty at Narraguinep SWA on August 15.
The SWA is in the NW corner of the reservoir and is accessed through a closed
gate. Note: the NW portion of the lake is mostly private property. Please
obtain permission from the land owner before accessing this property.
Montrose County:
--A male LESSER NIGHTHAWK was reported by Dexter at the Nucla Sewer Ponds on
August 16.
Weld County:
--A basic plumaged Dunlin was reported by Sanders at Lower Latham on August 19.
The August meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists will be on Monday, August 23
at the Museum of Nature and Science at 7:30 pm. Ted Floyd will be speaking on
"Listening in the Dark: Insights from Colorado."
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, August 28 will be to Rigli Ranch led by Joe
Rigli (980-768-7121). Meet the leader at the ranch by 0830. From Hudson, go
east on CO 52 until it turns north. Don't turn north, but continue east on
Morgan County Road F to CR 14, then turn north for approximately one mile to
the first house on the left by box cars. Bring Lunch and extra water.
Saturday, August 28 is Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory's "Annual BBQ with the
Birds" from 7:00 am. to 2:00 pm at The Old Stone House at Barr Lake, Brighton.
for more information go to www.rmbo.org.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, August 29 will be to Northeastern Colororado,
Prewitt and Jackson Reservoirs led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet the
leader at 0530 at the Division of Wildlife, 6060 No. Broadway. Habitat Stamp
for State Wildlife Areas and State Parks Pass Required. This is an all day
trip so bring lunch and plenty of water. Be sure to bring insect repellent and
sunscreen. Call the leader to register.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder
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