Compiler: Mary Driscoll Date: November 29, 2012 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 29, 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) Cackling Goose (Weld) Trumpeter Swan (Grand) Tundra Swan (Boulder) Surf Scoter (Weld) White-winged Scoter (*Denver) Long-tailed Duck (El Paso, Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (*Eagle, *Garfield, *Gunnison, Pueblo) Pacific Loon (*Denver, Huerfano, Pueblo) Red-necked Grebe (Pueblo) Dunlin (*Boulder, El Paso) MEW GULL (*Pueblo) Thayer's Gull (*Pueblo) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Jefferson, *Pueblo) GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Pueblo) Black-legged Kittiwake (Pueblo) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo) Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder) Winter Wren (Pueblo,*Boulder) Yellow-throated Warbler (Pueblo) Pine Warbler (Logan, Pueblo) Fox Sparrow (Boulder, Pueblo) Swamp Sparrow (*Boulder, Jefferson) White-throated Sparrow (Huerfano, Jefferson, Morgan) Harris's Sparrow (Huerfano, Morgan) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson) Northern Cardinal (Boulder) Rusty Blackbird (*Boulder) Common Redpoll (*Boulder, Jefferson, Logan) Boulder County: --At Baseline Reservoir in Boulder on November 17, the BBC field trip led by John Vanderpoel had 5 Tundra Swans (2ad, 3 juv). On November 21, Rynes reported that the 5 Tundra Swans were in the SW corner of Baseline Reservoir in the morning. On November 22, Kaempfer reported that the Tundra Swans were at Sombrero Marsh in Boulder. On November 23, Rynes reported the Tundras Swans at Sombrero Marsh. On November 24, Steve Frye's bird walk reported the Tundra Swans back at Baseline Reservoir. On November 26, Tumasonis reported 8 Tundra Swans at Baseline. On November 26, Gillilan reported the 8 swans continue at Baseline Reservoir. --A Northern Cardinal was found by Jinx Cooper in Hawthorne Gulch in Boulder on November 19. From Broadway, turn N on Hawthorn and drive to the end and park. Continue on the trail for about 200 yards. Bird was near pump house. On November 23, Cooper saw the Northern Cardinal in Hawthorne Gulch below the pump house. On November 24, Boswell refound the Northern Cardinal near the pump house. On November 25, Tumasonis relocated the Northern Cardinal in Hawthorn Gulch. --On November 21, Breitsch reported a Fox Sparrow at Walden Ponds in Boulder. Gillilan relocated the Fox Sparrow on November 26. --Tumasonis reported that Steve Frye's bird walk had 40 Common Redpolls at Baseline Reservoir on November 24. They were feeding in weedy patches on the West side of the reservoir. On November 25 Chartier reported that the Common Redpolls were feeding in weedy area long SW of Baseline Reservoir, mostly on the ground. On November 26 around 10:00 am Gillilan reported about 40 Common Redpolls at SW corner of Baseline Reservoir. On November 27 Arnesen refound Common Redpolls on the W shore of Baseline Reservoir, feeding on the ground in the weedy patch. --A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Schmoker in Longmont on November 24. --A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Gillilan about 200 yds upstream from 75th and Boulder Creek on November 26. On November 27, Arnesen refound the Rusty Blackbird near the water treatment plant. On November 28, Floyd reported the Rusty Blackbird along Boulder Creek near 75th St. --A Swamp Sparrow was found by Boswell along Boulder Creek upstream from 75th. It was before the water treatment plant. On November 28, Floyd reported 3 Swamp Sparrows near 75th and Boulder Creek. --A Dunlin was reported by Marcel Such at Jim Hamm Pond on November 27. --A Winter Wren was reported by Kilpatrick on November 28, on the South side of Boulder Creek upstream from 75th., it was near the overhead pipe where the Rusty Blackbird was seen. Denver County: --A juv White-winged Scoter was reported by Tina Jones at Marston Reservoir on November 22. Tina Jones reported White-winged Scoter at Marston on November 26, and November 28. --A probable Pacific Loon was reported by Tina Jones at Marston Reservoir on November 28, there were nine Loons on Marston Reservoir, and one bird looked obviously smaller than the two birds next to it, but they were out so far, that a positive ID could not be made. This bird's nape was lighter than the bird's back/mantle, unlike you find in Common Loons. All 3 of these Loons were way out in the middle of the lake, so I could not get some of the finer ID markings for a Pacific Loon. Eagle County: --At Blue Lake, McConnell reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye on November 27. --At Spring Park Reservoir, McConnell reported 2 m Barrow's Goldeneye on November 27. El Paso County: --A f type Long-tailed Duck was reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on November 24. --Cici Lee reported that the Dunlin first reported on November 17 continues on November 26 at the pond in Falcon off Stapleton Dr and Lambert Road. Garfield County: --At the Ranch at Roaring Fork on November 27, McConnell reported 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f). Grand County: --A Trumpeter Swan was reported by Echelmeyer on Windy Gap Reservoir on November 21 and 22. Gunnison County: --At Blue Mesa Reservoir on November 26, Beason reported 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Gunnison River inflow area. Huerfano County: --On November 22, Neldner reported 2 Harris's Sparrows and a White-throated Sparrow at her feeders in La Veta. If you would like to try for the birds, please contact her at pollywren AT gmail.com. On November 23, Neldner reported 3 Harris's Sparrows and a White-throated Sparrow at her feeders. On November 26, Neldner reported 3 Harris's Sparrows and a White-throated Sparrow at her feeders --At Lathrop SP on Martin Lake on November 26, Neldner relocated the Pacific Loon which she first reported on November 15. Jefferson County: --Henwood reported on November 26 that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continues at Red Rocks Trading Post. --A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Tumasonis at Matthews/Winter Park on November 22. --On November 22 while waiting for the BRAMBLING, Batchelder observed 2 Common Redpolls in a tree to the right of the bridge. Martin reported a Common Redpollat 9:45 a.m. while waiting at the BRAMBLING spot on November 23. A Common Redpoll was reported by McConnell at the BRAMBLING spot on November 24. --2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Breitsch at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on November 25. They were on the W side of the boardwalk behind Bass Lake. --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Henwood at the W end of Kendrick Lake on November 26. Logan County: --A Pine Warbler was reported by Kellner at Tamarack Ranch east between hedgerows 7 & 8 on November 25. --3 Common Redpolls were reported by Kellner at Tamarack Ranch on November 25. Morgan County: --At Jackson Lake SP campground on November 25, Kellner reported 2 White-throated Sparrows and 4 Harris's Sparrows. Pueblo County: --On November 24 the AVAS field trip to Pueblo Nature Center had a red Fox Sparrow at the Nature Center and and Winter Wren W of the the Nature Center as reported by Percival. --On November 25 at Pueblo City Park, Percival reported Yellow-throated Warbler and Pine Warbler and ad m YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER by the big oak in the NE part of the park. On November 27, Percival refound the Yellow-throated Warbler. --At Pueblo Reservoir at the South Marina tires on November 28, Percival reported a basic plumaged ad. MEW GULL. Eight species of gulls were present on the reservoir. Adult Great Black-backed (which should be here until mid-February), three Lesser Black-backed (2 adults, 1 first year), and one Thayer's Gull (juvenile) were the highlights. On November 25, Percival reported ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1-st year Lesser Black-backed Gull and 2 Thayer's Gulls (1 ad, 1 juv). On November 27, at South Shore Marina tires Percival reported ad GREAT-BLACK-BACKED GULL, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 ad, 1 1-st cyc), and a juv Thayer's Gull. --At the SWA on the NW side of Pueblo Reservoir on November 26, Percival reported Black-legged Kittiwake and ad m Black Scoter. >From the boat launch at SWA on November 26, Percival reported Red-necked >Grebe, Pacific Loon, and Long-tailed Duck. On November 27 at SWA, Percival >reported Red-necked Grebe. Weld County: --A f Surf Scoter was reported by Schmoker at Milavec Lake in the Frederic Recreational Area on November 24. --An Aleutian Cackling Goose was reported by Mlodinow at Union Reservoir on the North side on November 25. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, December 1 will be RMBO Annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count, Longmont Area Lakes led by Chuck Hundertmark (303-604-0531). Meet the leader at 0800 in the parking lot of Jim Hamm Nature Area in Longmont. From Denver area, take I-25 north to Exit 240. Drive west on Hwy 119 to County Line Road. Go north on County Line Road and look for the nature area on the left just past 17th Ave. Will check Union Reservoir and McIntosh Lake for Barrow's Goldeneyes and other early winter waterfowl. Will check other area lakes as time allows. A long half day trip. Spotting scopes will be useful. Call or e-mail the leader in advance. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, December 2will be RMBO Annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count, South Platte River led by Paul Slignsby (303-422-3728). Meet the leader at 0800 at South Platte River trailhead at 88th Ave. From I-76 take exit 10 and go west across the river to first stop light (Riverdale Rd/Colorado Blvd). Turn left at the light, look for the group in the parking lot to your left. If you live near Wheat Ridge, call leader for carpool. Weather can cause cancellation so be sure to register with the leader. Walk about 3 miles. This will be a long 1/2 day trip. Spotting scopes will be useful. 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 [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visithttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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.
