Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: July 11, 2015 E-mail: rba AT cobirds.org This is the Rare Bird Alert, Saturday, July 11 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Barrow's Goldeneye (Garfield) Red-necked Grebe (Dolores) Broad-winged Hawk (Weld) Upland Sandpiper (Weld) Caspian Tern (Weld) ROYAL TERN (*Bent) Greater Roadrunner (Baca) LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montrose) Black Swift (Boulder, Ouray) MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD (La Plata) ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD (Las Animas) Red-headed Woodpecker (Jefferson, Larimer) Acorn Woodpecker (La Plata) Williamson's Sapsucker (Montrose) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Grand) Least Flycatcher (Douglas/Jefferson, Jefferson, Mesa) Black Phoebe (Mesa) Eastern Phoebe (Douglas/Jefferson) Purple Martin (Montrose) PACIFIC WREN (*Boulder) Curve-billed Thrasher (Baca) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Weld) McCown's Longspur (Weld) Fox Sparrow (Boulder, Grand, Larimer) Hepatic Tanager (Las Animas) Painted Bunting (Baca) Baltimore Oriole (El Paso) BACA COUNTY: --On June 29 at Picture Canyon, Dave Leatherman reported at least one m Painted Bunting, Greater Roadrunner, and Curve-billed Thrasher. BENT COUNTY: --On July 10, Duane Nelson reported an adult ROYAL TERN on "Plover Island" on north shore of John Martin Reservoir. BOULDER COUNTY: --A probable PACIFIC WREN was reported by Andy Bankert at Calypso Cascades on July 3 on downstream side of trail between the single and double bridge. On July 7, Bill Rowe reported PACIFIC WREN at Ouzel Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. On July 9, Kathy Mihm Dunning reported a singing PACIFIC WREN in Wild Basin section of Rocky Mountain National Park. It was 1.9 miles up the trail towards Ouzel Falls just before Calypso Cascades. She warns that the trail is rough in spots and parking is very limited. --2 Black Swifts were reported by Andy Bankert towards Wild Basin Ranger Station from Calypso Cascades on July 3. --2 Fox Sparrows was reported by David McQuade at Brainerd Lake on July 5. DOLORES COUNTY: --An breeding plumaged Red-necked Grebe was reported by Jim Beatty at Groundhog Reservoir, North of campground on east side of Lake on June 29. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --An Eastern Phoebe was reported by David Suddjian near Kingfisher Bridge on July 6. On July 8, Gwen Moore reported Eastern Phoebe at Chatfield downstream of Kingfisher Bridge. --The area of the Platte near Kingfisher Bridge had Least Flycatchers on July 6 as reported by David Suddjian. EL PASO COUNTY: --A Baltimore Oriole was reported by Alan Versaw at Ramah Reservoir SWA on July 4. GARFIELD COUNTY --3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Derek Miller at Hanging Lake on June 30. GRAND COUNTY: --A Fox Sparrow was reported by Bill Kaempfer at Williams Fork Reservoir on July 3. --On July 4, Bill Rowe reported 5 American Three-toed Woodpeckers on the Colorado River Trail between the trailhead and Lulu City site in Rocky Mountain National Park. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --On July 4 at Chatfield SP along the South Platte River downstream from Audubon Center, David Suddjian reported Least Flycatcher. --On July 5 in the Hayman Burn Area, Tom Halverstadt reported 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers. LA PLATA COUNTY: --10 Acorn Woodpeckers were reported by Gary Brower on Meadow Road in Rafter J Subdivision on June 18. On June 26, Aaron Keller reported 2 Acorn Woodpeckers on Meadow Road in Rafter J Subdivision. On July 7, 1 Acorn Woodpecker was reported by Jason St. Pierre on Meadow Road in Rafter J Subdivision. --A probable 2nd year male MAGNIFICIENT HUMMINGBIRD has been visiting the residence of Jane Pederson in Durango. If you would like to try to see it, contact Jane at janelcsw AT aol.com. LARIMER COUNTY: --A Red-headed Woodpecker was reported by Georgia Doyle along North CR 15 and south of CR 70 on July 3. --On July 7, David and Tammy McQuade reported Fox Sparrow in Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. LAS ANIMAS COUNTY: --A male ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Paul Tennery coming to his feeder outside of Trinidad on June 24. He is willing to let birders try to see it, but you must be accompanied by Paul or his wife since access to his property is surrounded by private property and is down a private road. His place is on Widow Woman Canyon near Valdez. To contact him call 719-859-2600 or ptennery AT gmail.com. He warns that phone and email do not always work. On June 25, John Drummond reported excellent views of the ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD at the Tennery residence. On June 26, Alec Hopping reported ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD at Tennery residence. On June 27, David Chartier and Thomas Heinrich reported ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD at Tennery residence and Paul Tennery reported that the hummingbird sticks around all day. On June 28, Polly Wren Neldner reported ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD at Tennery residence. On July 1, Norm Erthal reported ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD at Tennery residence. On July 2, Steve Brown reported ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD at Tennery residence. On July 5, Gary Witt reported ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD at Tennery Residence. On July 8, Robert Shade reported ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD at Tennery Residence. Contact Paul at ptennery AT gmail.com for directions. --Hepatic Tanagers were reported by David Chartier and Thomas Heinrich on Hwy 12 about .5 from Mile Marker 65 on June 27. On July 2, Steve Brown reported a m Hepatic tanager about 0.8 mi W of Mile Mark 65 on Hwy 12. On July 5, Garry Witt reported Hepatic Tanager on Hwy 12. On July 8, Robert Shade reported a pair of Hepatic Tanagers between MM 64 and 65 on Hwy 12. MESA COUNTY: --A Least Flycatcher was reported by Nic Korte N of Collbran on June 27. On July 1, 2 Least Flycatchers were reported by Ronda Woodward on P E Road near Collbran. On July 5, a Least Flycatcher was reported by Denise and Mark Vollmar near Collbran. --A Black Phoebe was reported by Brett Walker at West Lake SWA on July 6. It was on the N end of the pond. MONTROSE COUNTY: --A male Williamson's Sapsucker was reported by Dennis Garrison N of Columbine Pass on the Uncompahgre Plateau on June 30. --On July 8, Coen Dexter reported Purple Martins flying around Nucla hawking insects. --On July 8, Coen Dexter reported LESSER NIGHTHAWKS by the Nucla sewer ponds. OURAY COUNTY: --2 Black Swift on nest were reported by Bill Kaempfer at Box Canyon Park in Ouray on July 4. WELD COUNTY: --A sub-adult Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Crow Valley on June 29. --Chestnut-collared Longspsurs were reported by Amber Carver on CR 114 east of intersection with CR 45 on July 5. They were walking in the road. Dave Leatherman reported the Chestnut-collared Longspurs on the road on CR 114 just east of CR45 on July 7. --A Caspian Tern was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Firstone Gravel Pits on July 6. --On July 7 on CR 49 halfway between CR 122 and CR 114, Dave Leatherman reported a few pairs of Chestnut-collared Longspurs and Upland Sandpiper on the east side of CR 49. Leatherman reported another pair of Chestnut-collared Longspurs east of CR 49 .8 miles S of CR 114 on July 7. Leatherman heard a Chestnut-collared Longspur on the S side of CR 122 about 2 miles W of CR 49. --Dave Leatherman reported a number of McCown's Longspurs on CR 49 between CR 122 and CR 114 on July 7. UPCOMING DFO FIELD TRIPS: The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, July 12 will be to Cherry Creek SP Wetlands Loop led by Karen von Slatz (kvonsaltza AT yahoo.com; 303-941-4881). Meet at the Prairie Loop lot in Cherry Creek SP. State Parks pass or day pass required. This is a half-day trip passing through many diverse, important habitats in three miles. Trails could be slippery so dress accordingly. Bring water and snacks; lunch optional. Register online or contact leader to register. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, July 12 will be to Cherry Creek SP led by Jill Boice and A.M. Gest (jill AT booksandcats.net; 303-863-7580). Directions: Enter the east side of Cherry Creek SP via Lehigh off of Park Road. Go just past the entrance station and turn left (south) at the first interesection. The road bends and heads west with the reservoir ahead of you. Go about 1/4 mile, just past the next intersection. The parking for Pelican Point will be on your left. Meet the leaders at 1700. This short afternoon trip is intended for junior birders or new birders 10 or older and parents. Bring your childfren or grancildren who have an interest in nature. We will meet at water's edge in hopes of seeing a variety of easy-to-find birds. Then take a short hike into the wetlands. An adult must accompany the child at all times. The adult must pre-register for the trip and must sign a waiver personally and one for the child. Bring binoculars if you have them. Some Binoculars and scopes will be available. We will provide some simple materials and snacks. There is a restroom at the parking area. Wear appropriate foodwear for wet and uneven ground. Please call Jill Boice with questions. Register online or contact leader to register. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAHtstTf%2B%3Dt7nEgFMP4a0wi1Gs4Q_UABbBJx7xAW6GbnfcVnKZA%40mail.gmail.com. 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