Date: September 14, 2010
e-Mail: [email protected]
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Allison Hilf
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday September 14, 2010 at 7am
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)
Pacific Loon (*Boulder)
Green Heron (El Paso)
American Golden-Plover (*Boulder)
Short-billed Dowitcher (*Pueblo)
PARASITIC JAEGER (El Paso)
LONG-TAILED JAEGER (Arapahoe)
LITTLE GULL (Jefferson/Douglas)
Sabine's Gull (Arapahoe, Boulder, Huerfano County, Jefferson/Douglas)
Caspian Tern (El Paso)
LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Douglas)
EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE (Larimer)
Great Crested Flycatcher (Larimer)
POSSIBLE PHILADELPHIA VIREO (*Weld)
Curve-billed Thrasher (Pueblo)
Nashville Warbler (El Paso, Moffat)
Magnolia Warbler (Boulder)
CAPE MAY WARBLER (*El Paso)
Black-throated Gray Warbler (Washington)
Black-and-white Warbler (Washington, Moffat)
Prothonotary Warbler (Boulder)
Northern Waterthrush (El Paso, Larimer, Pueblo)
Tennessee Warbler (Moffat)
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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.
Arapahoe County:
--An juvõ Sabine's Gull was reported by Andrews at Cherry Creek Reservoir on
September 10. The bird was south of the swim beach.
--A juv LONG-TAILED JAEGER and several Sabine's Gulls were reported by
Kilpatrick and Walbek at Cherry Creek State Park on September 6. The juv
LONG-TAILED JAEGER was seen again by Roller and others on September 7 and was
observed on the Fall Bird Count by Brown on September 10.
Boulder County:
--A juv American Golden-Plover was reported by Floyd at the northwest corner of
Boulder Reservoir on September 11 and was seen as recently as September 13 by
Gent.
--A Magnolia Warbler (first-fall male) was reported by Boswell on the east side
of Sanitas Green Belt on September 11. Directions: go west on Maxwell in to
the hospital grounds, follow the driveway on the west side of the power plant
(chimney) up to the parking lot. Go out the north end of the parking lot ,
turn left on the trail. The bird was in the shrubs along the irrigation ditch
before the trail crosses the wooden bridge. The fenced area is closed Open
Space; south of the bridge is open Open Space.
--A Prothonotary Warbler was reported by Frye via BBC members on September 8 at
Teller Lake. The bird was hanging out with a small flock of Wilson's at Teller
Lake
just up the path from the parking area.
--A juv. Sabine's Gull was reported by Gent at Boulder Reservoir on September
11.
--The Pacific Loon first reported by Blatchley on July 10 at MacIntosh Lake,
was seen as recently as September 13 by Schmoker.
Douglas County:
--A probable LESSER NIGHTHAWK was reported by Kingery at the McClain Pit on
September 10. Directions to the McClain Pit: Turn south on Castlewood Canyon
Road about 1/4 mile west of the traffic light in Franktown (just west of the
bridge over Cherry Creek; turn lanes from
both east and west). Go south about 1/4 mile, past County road on right, past
a driveway on the left, and turn into entrance to the pit. There is space for
a couple of cars in front of the gate.
El Paso County:
--A CAPE MAY WARBLER (male hatch year) was banded by Gibbons at the Chico Basin
Ranch banding station on September 13. The banding station demo area is free
but there is a fee to bird Chico Basin Ranch.
--A probable PARASITIC JAEGER and a Caspian Tern were reported by Drummond at
Big Johnson Reservoir on September 11
--A Nashville Warbler and a Red-eyed Vireo were reported by Drummond at
Sondermann Park in Colorado Springs on September 10.
--A Green Heron was reported by Pals on the Fountain Creek Fall Bird Count on
Sept. 11.
--A Northern Waterthrush was banded by Elwonger at Fountain Creek Nature Center
on September 11.
Huerfano County:
--A Juv Sabine's Gull was reported by Neldner at the east end of Martin Lake on
September 12.
Jefferson/Douglas Counties:
--A juv. LITTLE GULL was reported by Walbek on September 7 at Chatfield
Reservoir, best seen from the handicap fishing pier. Several observers refound
the the bird on Sept. 8, along with several Sabine's Gulls. Eckert reports the
Little Gull and the Sabine's Gulls were at the south end of the reservoir on
September 10. The LITTLE GULL was NOT observed on September 11 , but a few
Sabine's Gulls remain.
Larimer County:
--A Great Crested Flycatcher was reported by Leatherman at Grandview Cemetery
in Ft. Collins on September 12. The was seen in the extreme southeast corner
over the picnic table south of the Shop Building (just north across the ditch
from the pump house).
--An EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE was reported by Komar at the north end thicket of Dixon
Reservoir on September 8.
--A Northern Waterthrush was reported by Komar at the north end of Dixon
Reservoir on September 2 and again on September 8.
Moffat County:
--A Nashville Warbler was reported by Luke at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig on
September 6.
--A Black-and-white Warbler and a Tennessee Warbler were reported by Dodson at
Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig on September 8.
Pueblo County:
--A Northern Waterthrush and two Curve-billed Thrashers were reported by
Maynard at the Pueblo County side of Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) on September
10.
--A Short-billed Dowitcher was report red by Gibbons at the Headquarters Ponds
at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) on September 13.
Washington County:
--At Prewitt Reservoir on September 10, Roller reported the following at the
inlet canal: Black-throated Gray Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, and a
juvenile Mississippi Kite (rare for Washington County).
Weld County:
--A possible PHILADELPHIA VIREO? was reported by Reid at Crow Valley Campground
on September 12.
The DFO field trip for Saturday, September 18 is to Rocky Mountain National
Park and is led by Chris Owens, (303)722-6048. Enjoy the late-summer splendor
of the Park while searching for lingering passerines, jays, raptors, perhaps a
Dipper or two, and the always thrilling rarity! Meet Chris at 0800 at the
Beaver Meadows Visitors' Center parking lot for a lovely day of birding
alongside friends from the Boulder Bird Club. Bring lunch and plenty of water;
scopes optional. Trip will wrap up at about 1400.
The DFO field trip for Sunday, September 19 is to Lair o' the Bear Park and is
led by Niña Routh, (303)987-8687. Come explore this popular trail and find out
what birds are lingering into summer's bittersweet fade. Half-day trip,
0800-1200, easy hiking; bring water and snacks, and layers for weather. This is
a space-limited trip; you must register with Niña in advance.
Good Birding,
Allison Hilf
Denver, CO
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