Compiler: Allison Hilf e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Date: May 7, 2016 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, May 7, 2016, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Note / warblers and other migrants on the move. Go out and find more!! Glossy Ibis (Jefferson) Broad-winged Hawk (Washington) Long-tailed Duck (Arapahoe; Mesa) Black Rail (Bent) Whimbrel (La Plata) American Golden Plover (Kiowa) Least Tern (*El Paso County) Black Swift (*El Paso) White-tailed Swift (*El Paso) Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Bent) Red-headed Woodpecker (*Arapahoe, Fremont) Red-belllied Woodpecker (Bent, Weld) Gray Flycatcher (Jefferson) Black Phoebe (Boulder) Great Crested Flycatcher (*Yuma) Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (*El Paso, Kiowa) Yellow-throated Vireo (*La Plata) Curve-billed Thrasher (*Arapahoe) Magnolia Warbler (Bent, *Prowers) Black-and White Warbler (Lamar) Prothonotary Warbler (Larimer) Golden-winged Warbler (Prowers) Palm Warbler (Jefferson; Yuma) Northern Parula (*Baca, Bent, Denver, Prowers) Northern Waterthrush (*Baca, *La Plata, Pueblo) Scarlet Tanager (Larimer) Summer Tanager (*Arapahoe, *Baca, Bent, *El Paso) Painted Bunting (*Baca) Canyon Towhee (*Baca) Field Sparrow (Weld) Fox Sparrow (Summit) Eastern Meadowlark (Weld) *****For locations you are not familiar with (e.g. "Lower Latham"), please refer to CFO's Colorado County Birding site for directions: www.coloradocountybirding.org ARAPAHOE COUNTY: —On May 7 a Summer Tanager was reported by Tim Luez at South Platte Reservior. —On May 7 a Red-headed Woodpecker was reported by Jared Del Rosso at Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve. --On May 7 the over wintering Long-tailed Ducks were reported by David Suddjaian at South Platte Reservoir. —On May 7 a Curve-billed Thrasher was reported by Gene Rutherford in Englewood Grove on PRIVATE property - not open to public. BACA COUNTY: —On May 7 a Painted Bunting (male) was reported by Marc Peterson and other CFO Convention participants at Picture Canyon. —On May 7 a Canyon Towhee was reported by Mike Henwood near Carrizo Canyon Picnic Area. —On May 6 two Summer Tanagers were reported by Brandon Percival and other CFO participants at Two Buttes Reservoir -below the dam. —On May 6 a Northern Parula (male) was reported by Brandon Percival and other CFO participants at Two Buttes Reservoir -below the dam. —On May 6 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by Brandon Percival and other CFO participants at Two Buttes Reservoir -below the dam. BENT COUNTY: —On May 5 a Magnolia Warbler was reported by Austin Hess at Melody Tempel Grove. 40 or 50 yards up the canal trail on the left side as you're walking east. —On May 4 a Northern Parula was reported by Brandon Percival at the Hasty Campground. —On May 4 a Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Brandon Percival at Hasty Campground. --On May 2 a male Ruby -throated Hummingbird was seen by Duane Nelson On the North side of Lamar Community College grove —On May 1 a male Summer Tanager was reported by Duane Nelson at Tempel Grove in NE Bent County. —On May 1 a Black Rail was heard by Duane Nelson at the Ft. Lyon Marsh complex. BOULDER COUNTY: —On May 6 a Black Phoebe was reported by Paula Hansley at Walden Ponds. —On May 1 a Bewick’s Wren was reported by David Pettee on Dartmouth Ave. DENVER COUNTY: —On May 1 a Northern Parula was reported by Nathan Pieplow at City Park, just northwest of the gazebo at the west end of Ferril Lake. EL PASO COUNTY: —On May 7 a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was reported by Kara Carragher at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area). The bird was seen for approx. 30 seconds as it flew over the road and continued southeast. —On May 7 a Black Swift and 2 White-tailed Swifts were reported by Steve Getty in the Broadmoor neighborhood pushed tens of swallows, 2 White-tailed Swifts, on a lake (Stratton Reservoir,???). The lake 1.5 km east of the Broadmoor at corner of Lake and Springmeadow Drives. —On May 7 a Summer Tanager (female) was reported by Steve Getty in neighborhood immediately south of Bear Creek Regional Park. —On May 6 a Least Tern was reported in the AM by Richard Bunn and Jan Allbright at Big Johnson Reservoir. It was relocated at 3:36PM at the southeast cove. FREMONT COUNTY: —On May 5 a Red-headed Woodpecker was reported by SeEtta Moss on the Canon City Riverwalk above the ropes course. This is a very rare species in Fremont County. JEFFERSON COUNTY: —On May 6 a Palm Warbler was reported by Heidi Retherford. —On May 6 a Glossy Ibis was reported by Matt Clark at Harriman Lake Park. —On May 5 a Gray Flycatcher was reported by Doug Kibbe at Ketring Park. KIOWA COUNTY: —On May 6 a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was reported by Norm Earthal in Eads. —On May 5 two (2) American Golden Plovers were reported by Peter Burke at Sheridan Lake Area. LA PLATA COUNTY: —On May 7 a Yellow-throated Vireo was reported by Ryan Votta at Pastorius reservoir this morning. It was feeding in a small tree beside the bridge over the inlet canal before it flew to the cottonwoods along the shoreline to the N of the canal. Ryan re-found the vireo about 20 minutes later on the s side of the canal in the cottonwoods along the road. It fed and moved continuously and was last seen at 12:45 pm in the small bunch of trees to the east of the inlet ditch at the property line. Within minutes a hail/rain/storm storm blew in. Hopefully the cutie sticks around for other birders to enjoy. —On May 7 a Blackk Swift was reported by Ryan Votta at Pastor —On May 7 a Northern Waterthrush first reported on May 4 was photographed by Ryan Votta at Pastorious Park. —On May 6 a Whimbrel was reported by Beth Wolff at Pastorious Park. LAMAR COUNTY: —On May 5 a Black-and-white Warbler was reported by Dave Leatherman at Fairmount Cemetery. LARIMER COUNTY: --May 3 a Scarlet Tanager was reported by David Wade at Lee Martinez Park in the large Cottonwoods lining the river near low-dead dam. MESA COUNTY: —On May 1 a Long-tailed Duck was reported by Carol Ortenzio at Redlands Parkway Ponds. PUEBLO COUNTY --On May 3 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by Brandon Percival, close to the Arkansas River just east of the Fish Hatchery Ponds. PROWERS COUNTY: —On May 7 two Magnolia Warblers were reported by Glenn Walbek at Lamar Community College. —On May 6 a Golden-winged Warbler was a reported by multiple birders at a private ranch. SUMMIT COUNTY: —On May 1 a Fox Sparrow was reported by Jack Bushong at Bills Ranch Lake. WASHINGTON COUNTY: —On May 6 a Broad-winged Hawk was reported by multiple birders at the Last Chance Rest Area. WELD COUNTY: —On May 6 A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by John Reichardt at Crow Valley. —On May 5 an Eastern Meadowlark was reported by Rachael Hopper near Pawnee National Grasslands at Weld Rd 104 just east of 57. —On May1 a Field Sparrow was reported by Judie Wright at Glenmere Park, west edge of pond. YUMA COUNTY: —On May 7 a Great Crested Flycatcher was reported by David Dowell at Sandy Buffs State Trust Lands and State Wildlife Area. Fileld Trip opportunities: "LAFAYETTE BIRDS” An ongoing birdwatching opportunity for beginning birders (families & adults) 1-3 p.m. on Sundays May 8, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, and Nov. 6 Beginning birders are invited to experience the fun and discovery of birdwatching at Greenlee Wildlife Preserve, 1-3 p.m. on the Sun., May 8 and then on the first Sunday of each Month, June - Nov., 2016. Knowledgeable birdwatchers will be on hand each Sunday with binoculars, spotting scopes and learning tools to bring the world of birds alive. View ducks, herons and other water birds as well as a variety of songbirds. Learn how to use binoculars and field guides and even how to recognize birds by sound! Enjoy show and tell items to enrich the understanding of birds for people of all ages. "Birds" is a verb . . . come join in the fun! Greenlee Wildlife Preserve, a marsh adjacent to Waneka Lake, is a property of Lafayette Open Space. To reach the site, park at the east parking lot for Waneka Lake (where Emma St. ends at Caria Dr. in Lafayette) and walk 1/3 mile around the N.E. side of the Waneka Lake trail. Signs will direct participants to the viewing platform at the marsh. This program is also made possible by Boulder Audubon, the Boulder County Nature Association and Environment for the Americas. Please note: Children and youth must be accompanied by parents. If you have questions, please contact Martin Ogle at [email protected] On Saturday, May 14th, I will lead an morning of birding around the Alamosa area. Birders of all levels are invited and it will be a good learning experience for all. We will bird local hotspots like South River Road, Golf Course, Cougar Woods, Blanca Vista Wetlands, and other places as time allows. So here are the details: Where: Meet at the Alamosa Cemetery - Alamosa, Colorado When: Saturday, May 14, 2016 @ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (Rain or Shine) Who: For anyone interested in birds and their conservation What to bring: Binoculars, cameras, bird guide books, listening ears, sense of humor and intrigue, and outdoor clothing suitable for the weather This will also be a celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. This year marks the centennial of bird conservation efforts between Mexico, US and Canada. CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION Pass the word and hope to see you there... John Rawinski Monte Vista, Colorado San Luis Valley Birder’s Network Good Birding, Allison Hilf Aurora, CO (303)888-5110 Sent from my iPhone -- 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]. 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