Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: November 15, 2012 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, November 15, 2012, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions, including county and dates for each sighting. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Highlight species include: (* denotes that there is new information on this species in this report) Swan spec (El Paso) Surf Scoter (*Las Animas) White-winged Scoter (Chaffee) Long-tailed Duck (*Mesa) Barrow's Goldeneye (Boulder, Chaffee, El Paso, Garfield, Lake, Pueblo) Red-throated Loon (Pueblo) Pacific Loon (Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo) Red Phalarope (Douglas/Jefferson) Thayer's Gull (Larimer) Hybrid Gull (Larimer) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Douglas/Jefferson) Sabine's Gull (El Paso) BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (*Huerfano) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Fremont, *Larimer) Bohemian Waxwing (Boulder) Swamp Sparrow (El Paso) White-throated Sparrow (El Paso) Harris's Sparrow (Douglas/Jefferson, El Paso) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson, *Larimer) Lapland Longspur (Douglas/Jefferson, Weld) Rusty Blackbird (Douglas/Jefferson) Black Rosy-Finch (Montrose) Common Redpoll (Boulder, *Larimer, Lincoln, Phillips, Routt) Boulder County: --An ad male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Floyd at Baseline Reservoir in Boulder on November 12. --Chris Owens reported that the DFO field trip found a pair of Common Redpolls at McIntosh Lake on November 11 around noon. They were on the S shore near the W end of Lakeshore Drive. They were on the shore then flew into bushes and then to trees. --5 Bohemian Waxwings with Cedar Waxwings were reported by Mark Miller near 63rd and Gunbarrel Ave on November 13. Chaffee County: --At Ice Lake in Buena Vista on November 10, Nick Moore reported 2 White-winged Scoters and 20 Barrow's Goldeneyes. Douglas/Jefferson Counties: --On November 11 at Chatfield SP Walbek reported Red Phalarope, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Harris's Sparrow, Lapland Longspur and Stachowiak reported Pacific Loon and Rusty Blackbird. El Paso County: --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Peterson at Big Johnson on November 9. --A juv Sabine's Gull was reported by Pals at Quail Lake in Colorado Springs on November 10. It was near the shore near the parking lot. --At Fountain Creek Regional Park on November 10, Pals reported ad Harris's Sparrow at the nature center feeders, White-throated Sparrow near the Culvert at Duckwood Road Parking Lots, and Swamp Sparrow by the bridge in NW end of nature center pond. On November 11 at Fountain Creek RP, Gloria Nikolai reported White-throated Sparrow and Harris's Sparrow. They were W of the Gazebo. --A Swan was found by Bill Maynard at the S end of Rice's Pond in Fountain Creek RP on November 13. After reviewing the photos taken there is no consensus on the identity. Fremont County: --A juv YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Moss at Centennial Park in Canon City on Novmeber 14. Garfield County: --2 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at Rifle Gap SP on November 13. Huerfanco County: --On November 13 an ad basic BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was reported by Rich Miller at Lake Martin in Lathrop SP. On November 14 Miller reported a juv BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE at Lake Martin. Jefferson County: --Breitsch reported on November 12 that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continues at Red Rocks Trading Post. Lake County: --Nick Moore reported Barrow's Goldeneyes at Mt Elbert Forebay on November 10. Larimer County: --Common Redpolls were reported by Judie Wright on November 8 at Lily Lake in Rocky Mt NP and Rashid refound 21 of them at 4:30 pm on the S side of the trail that goes around the lake. On November 9, Pautsch relocated the Common Redpolls on the S end of the lake. Stay near the small bridge and watch for movement near the bridge. On November 10, Starrett reported that the Common Redpolls had moved to the N side of the lake towards the west end near water's edge. On November 12, Henwood reported that the Common Redpolls were on the S side of the lake near the footbridge. On November 13, Pieplow reported 7-8 Common Redpolls at Lily Lake about a couple hundred yards S of the parking lot under construction near lakeshore. On November 14, Kilpatrick reported 28-30 Common Redpolls on the S side of the lake. --A juv gull was found by Rashid at Lake Estes on November 10. It is at the W end of the lake N of fire station. It can be seen from the parking area along the S side of the lake. There has been discussion on its identity and it appears to be a Glaucous-wing X ? Hybrid. --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW has been visiting the yard of Sean Walters in South Loveland since November 10. If you would like to try for the bird please contact him at waltersintherockies AT gmail.com. The GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW returned on November 13 and was observed by several birders. Walters reported that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW returned to the yard on November 14. --A probable juv YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Mammoser at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 14. Las Animas County: --A female type Surf Scoter was reported by Rich Miller at Trinidad Lake SP on November 14. Lincoln County: --A pair of Common Redpolls was reported by Mark Peterson at Kinney Lake SWA on November 12. Mesa County: --25 Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Bowden on the 29 Rd River Front trail in Grand Junction on Novmeber 13. Montrose County: --Black Rosy-Finches and Brown-capped Rosy-Finches were reported by Amber Carver at the gas station in Cimarron on November 12. The birds were feeding around the pumps. Philllips County: --Common Redpolls were reported by Art Dahl in SW Phillips County on November 9. They were feeding in dry sunflower patches in the vicinity of CO 59 and CR 4 about 1 mile north of the Yuma County line. Pueblo County: --At Pueblo Reservoir on November 8 Percival reported Red-throated Loon and Pacific Loon seen from North Picnic Road Loop. On November 9, Percival refound the Red-throated Loon looking S from North Picnic Road Loop. Routt County: --3 Common Redpolls were reported by Craig Dodson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 11. Summit County: --Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nick Moore at Dillon Reservoir on November 10. Weld County: --Lapland Longspurs were reported by Lefko along CR 100 between CR 23 and 27 on November 13. The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 17 will be to Roxborough State Park led by Doris Cruze (303-798-8072). Meet the leader at 0800 at the Visitor's Center for a 3.5 mile walking tour on an easy trail. Participants should see golden eagles and species common in the foothills. State Parks Pass required. Lunch will be optional but there is a beautiful place to sit on the patio and watch the birds as you eat lunch. Take S. Wadsworth Blvd, past Chatfield SP to Waterton Rd on left. Take Waterton Rd 1.5 miles east to North Rampart Range Rd. Turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxborough Park Rd. Turn left and follow signs to the park (2.2 miles). This is an excellent trip for novice birders and new members. The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 18 will be to Denver City Park led by Chuck Hundertmark (303-604-0531). Meet the leader at parking strip SW of 22nd Ave just north of Ferril Lake. From Colorado Blvd, turn west onto 22nd Ave, go past the Musuem of Nature and Science, Turn left just before the zoo at the sign to the Pavilion Bandstand. Park on the left at the end of the parking area closest to Ferril Lake. Will check the lakes for early winter water birds and check trees to see what empty nests we can spot. An easy morning walk. Bring water, snacks, two-way radios, binoculars and scopes optional. Half day trip. Limit of 10 participants. Call or e-mail leader if you plan to attend. chundertmark8 AT gmail.com Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
