Date: September 17, 2010
e-Mail: [email protected]
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Allison Hilf
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday September 17, 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)
LITTLE GULL (Jefferson/Douglas)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*El Paso, *Jefferson/Douglas)
Sabine's Gull (Boulder, Huerfano County, *Jefferson/Douglas)
Caspian Tern (El Paso)
Great Crested Flycatcher (Larimer)
Tennessee Warbler (*Ouray)
Magnolia Warbler (Boulder, Pueblo)
CAPE MAY WARBLER (El Paso)
Northern Waterthrush (El Paso)
PURPLE FINCH (*Custer)
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and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last
name.
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 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.
Custer County:
A possible PURPLE FINCH was reported by Bright at his feeders. Please contact
Leon Bright ([email protected] for more information and/or photos.
El Paso County:
--A Lesser Black-backed Gull (alternate plumage) was reported by Peterson at
Big Johnson Reservoir on September 15.
--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 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 County:
--An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull (alternate plumage) and a juv. Sabine's
Gull were reported by Walbek at Chatfield Reservoir on September 16.
Larimer County:
--A Great Crested Flycatcher was reported by Leatherman at Grandview Cemetery
in Ft. Collins on September 12. The bird 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).
Ouray County:
--A Tennessee Warbler was banded by Coates at the Ridgeway Banding Station on
September 15.
Pueblo County:
--A Magnolia Warbler (female hatch year) was reported by Drummond at Chico
Basin Ranch Rose Pond (fee area) on September 15.
--A Short-billed Dowitcher was report red by Gibbons at the Headquarters Ponds
at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area) on September 13 and again by Drummond on
September 15.
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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