Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Date: October 24, 2015 This is the Rare Bird Alert, Saturday, October 24 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Greater White-fronted Goose (Adams, Kiowa) Surf Scoter (Larimer, Montrose, Weld) White-winged Scoter (Arapahoe) Barrow's Goldeneye (Routt) Sharp-tailed Grouse (Weld) Red-necked Grebe (Boulder, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Morgan, Weld) TRICOLORED HERON (Boulder) Broad-Winged Hawk (Weld) Ruddy Turnstone (Douglas) Red Phalarope (Boulder) Parasitic Jaeger (Morgan) Thayer's Gull (Adams, Weld) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Adams, Larimer, Morgan, Washington) Caspian Tern (Pueblo) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Bent, Prowers, *Weld) Williamson's Sapsucker (Eagle) Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (El Paso) Eastern Phoebe (Bent, Montrose, *Pueblo, Weld) Black Phoebe (Mesa) Blue-headed Vireo (Kit Carson, Lincoln, Prowers) Winter Wren (Morgan) SEDGE WREN (Weld) Curve-billed Thrasher (Bent) Sprague's Pipit (El Paso, Morgan, Weld, Yuma) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Kiowa, Larimer, Morgan, Prowers) McCown's Longspur (Denver, Morgan, Pueblo) Lapland Longspur (*Weld) Nashville Warbler (Prowers) Northern Parula (Weld) Chestnut-sided Warbler (Denver) Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont) Canyon Towhee (Baca, Bent) Field Sparrow (El Paso, Prowers) Harris's Sparrow (Bent) Swamp Sparrow (Prowers) ADAMS COUNTY: --18 Greater White-fronted Geese were reported by Scott Someshoe at Barr Lake SP on October 15. --A Thayer's Gull was reported by David Dowell at Barr Lake SP on October 18. --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Candice Johnson at Barr Lake SP on October 20. ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --A White-winged Scoter was reported by Gene Rutherford at Cherry Creek SP at the Smoky Hill Picnic Area on October 18. BACA COUNTY: --3 Canyon Towhees were reported by Mark L Hoffman at Cottonwood Canyon on October 21. --Mark L Hoffman reported Canyon Towhee at Carrizo Canyon on October 21. BENT COUNTY: --An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Dave Leather at Tempel Grove on October 10. --On October 18, Duane Nelson reports that he has visiting Red-bellied Woodpecker, Canyon Towhee, Harris's Sparrow, and Curve-billed Thrasher at his yard in Las Animas. Birders are welcome if you notify Duane first. Contact him at dnelson1 AT centurytel.net BOULDER COUNTY: --A TRICOLORED HERON was found by Peter Gent at Cottonwood Marsh on October 11. It has been seen by many birders. It has been moving around the marsh. --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by John Rutenbeck near Lagerman Reservoir on October 19. --A Red Phalarope was reported by Chris Rurik at Prince Lake #2 on October 22 and the bird was seen by many birders on October 22. DENVER COUNTY: --A Chestnut-sided Warbler was reported by Jeff Dawson at Washington Park on October 15. --A McCown's Longspur was reported by Jeff Dawson near DIA on W Cargo Road on October 18. DOUGLAS COUNTY: --On October 9, Matt Crooks reported Ruddy Turnstone and Bob Shade reported Red-necked Grebe at Chatfield SP. On October 10, Steve Stachowiak reported Ruddy Turnstone and Tom Behnfield reported Red-necked Grebe at Chatfield SP. On October 11, Joey Kellner reported that the Red-necked Grebe was seen on the Chatfield Big Sit. --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Joey Kellner at the original Heron Overlook at Chatfield SP on October 18. --Red necked Grebe was reported by David Suddjian near marina sandspit on October 20. EAGLE COUNTY: --A Williamson's Sapsucker was reported by JoAnn Riggle at Eby Creek Mesa on October 13. EL PASO COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Mark Peterson at Big Johnson in the Northeast corner on October 17. On October 19, Mark Peterson refound Red-necked Grebe at Big Johnson. --EL PASO/PUEBLO COUNTIES: Chico Basin Ranch --On October 15, 5 Sprague's Pipits were reported by Jeannie Mitchell and several other birders at Chico Basin Ranch Sandhills (El Paso) on October 15. --On October 16, Dan Stringer reported McCown's Longspurs at the lake S of headquarters (Pueblo) at Chico Basin. --On October 17, 5 Sprague's Pipits were reported by John Drummond, Tom Bunker, Leonard Lake, David Tonnessen, and Joy Lake at Chico Basin Ranch on the El Paso side. --A Field Sparrow was reported by Chris Goulart at Chico Basin Ranch (El Paso) on October 17. --A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported by John Drummon at Chico Basin Ranch (El Paso) on October 17. FREMONT COUNTY: --On October 21, Setta Moss reported 2 Rufous-crowned Sparrow at Tunnel Drive in Canon City. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Phil Lyon at the Swim Beach at Chatfield SP on October 20. KIOWA COUNTY: --5 Greater White-fronted Geese and 30 Chestnut-collared Longspurs were reported by Dave Leatherman at Upper Queens Reservoir on October 14. KIT CARSON COUNTY: --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Joey Kellner and Kathy Mihm Dunning at Flagler Reservoir SWA on October 17. LARIMER COUNTY: --An imm Red-necked Grebe was reported by Irene Fortune by the sim beach and a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lake Loveland on October 15. --A Chestnut-collared Longspur was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Timnath Reservoir on October 19. --An ad m Surf Scoter was reported by Sean Walters at the east end of FRossil Creek Reservoir in Fort Collins on October 20. LINCOLN COUNTY: --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Joey Kellner and Kathy Mihm Dunning at Arriba City Park on October 17. MESA COUNTY: --A Black Phoebe was reported by Mike Henwood at Grand Junction Wildlife Area in bushy area in middle of pond on October 20.2 MONTROSE COUNTY: --An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Coen Dexter west of Nucla Airport on October 13. --On October 16, Coen Dexter reported 1 Surf Scoters on a pond 1/2 mile W of Nucla on W 5th Ave. MORGAN COUNTY: --A Parasitic Jaeger was reported by Jessie Barry at Jackson Reservoir on the N side on October 3. On October 4, Norm Erthal reported ad Parasitic Jaeger at Jackson Reservoir. On October 5,Todd Deininger reported Parasitic Jaeger at Jackson Reservoir seen from the North Side. On October 6, Ira Sanders reported that the Parasitic Jaeger continues at Jackson Reservoir. On October 7, Glenn Walbek reported ad Parasitic Jaeger and sub-ad Lesser Black-backed Gull at Jackson Reservoir. On October 8, John Vanderpoel repored Parasitic Jaeger at Jackson Reservoir. On October 11, Doug Faulkner reported Parasitic Jaeger at Jackson Reservoir. --On October 12, David Dowell reported Red-necked Grebe and Lesser Black-backed Gull at Jackson Reservoir. --A Sprague's Pipit was repoerted by Scott Manwaring at Hwy 71 and CR JJ on October 13. --On October 14 on CR 4 N of Jackson Reservoir, Ken Rosenburg reported 200 Chestnut-collared Longspurs and 20 McCown's Longspurs. PROWERS COUNTY: --At Riverside Cemetery in Lamar on October 9, Dave Leatherman reported Swamp Sparrow, 2 Nashville Warblers, and 3+Field Sparrows. On October 10 at Riverside Cemetery, Dave Leatherman reported 2 Field Sparrows and 1 Nashville Warbler. On October 14 at Riverside Cemetery, Dave Leatherman reported 5 Field Sparrows. --At Thurston Reservoir on October 10, Dave Leatherman reported 1 Field Sparrow. --On October 18, Dave Leatherman reported 2 Nashville Warbler at Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW)at the north end. --On October 19 at Riverside Cemetery on Maple Ave in Lamar, Dave Leatherman reported Field Sparrow. --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Dave Leatherman at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar on October 19. --On October 19 at LCCW, Dave Leatherman reported 1+ Nashville Warblers in the north end in Hackberries and Elms and a Red-bellied Woodpecker east of the library. PUEBLO COUNTY: --On October 23, Brandon Percival reported Eastern Phoebe below Pueblo Reservoir Dam. ROUTT COUNTY: --4 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nic Korte on October 21. WASHINGTON COUNTY: --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by David Dowell at Prewitt Reservoir on October 12. WELD COUNTY: --On October 12, David Dowell reported Broad-winged Hawk and Red-bellied Woodpecker at Crow Valley CG. --On October 14, Steve Mlodinow reported Red-bellied Woodpecker at Crow Valley CG. --On October 214, Steve Mlodinow reported Red-necked Grebe at Union Reservoir. --A Thayer's Gull was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Windsor Reservoir on October 14. --A Sprague's Pipit was reported by Rachel Hopper at the intersection of Hwy 114 and CR 37 on Central Plains Experimental Range on October 14. --2 Sharp-tailed Grouse were reported by Andy Bankert at Pawnee Buttes on October 17. --A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Ron Bolton at Crow Valley CG on October 19. --A f type Surf Scoter was reported by Nick Komar at LUNA Reservoir on October 20. On October 21, Sue Riffe and Todd Deininger reported Surf Scoter at LUNA Reservoir. --A Winter Wren was reported by Austin Hess and Fawn Simonds at Jackson Lake SP N of the visitor center on October 20. --On October 21 at Union Reservoir, Steve Mlodinow reported SEDGE WREN and Northern Parula. --On October 23 at Crow Valley CG, Dave Leatherman reported Red-bellied Woodpecker and Lapland Longspur. YUMA COUNTY: --On October 10, Bill Kaempfer reported 6 Sprague's Pipit in the Hale Area at Pipit Hill on the CFO Field Trip. --On October 12, Nic Korte reported 6 Sprague's Pipits in the Hale Area at Pipit Hill. --On October 17, Adam Vesely and Jesse Casias reported Sprague's Pipit at Pipit Hill in the Hale Area. DFO Field Trips: The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, October 24 will be to Cherry Creek SP led by Mary Cay Burger (mcburger3 at juno.com; 303-771-3431) Meet the leader at the park at Pelican Point at 0730. Directions: Enter the east side of Cherry Creek Sp via leighih off of Parker Road. Go just past the entrance station and turn left (south) at the first intersection. 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. State Parks pass or day pass required. Look for gulls, waterfowl and a variety of birds. Will carpool to the various stops and walk 1 - 2 miles. Bring binoculars, water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Scopes are useful. Register online or contact the leader. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, October 25 will be to South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76 led by Paul Slignsby (paslingby AT comcast.com 303-442-3728. This trip is full. The next monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists will be on Monday, October 26 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science at 7:30 pm in the Ricketson Auditorium. Arrive between 7:00 and 7:30 and enter through the security door on the north. Arvind Panjabi, International Director for Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will present a program on Chihuahuan Desert grassland birds research. 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/CAHtstTcsncXqpgTLz3CuZXJ3qXex9f20ZCWbjjEC68TwMd2bYg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
