Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Eric DeFonso; [email protected] Phone: 970.818.1567 Observers have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks. CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records Committee at the CFO website. (*) indicates new information on this species. For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to the bottom for “Recent eBird Sightings”. Rare, out-of-place and out-of-season species include: Upland Sandpiper (Larimer) LEAST BITTERN (Weld) White-winged Crossbill (Fremont) Field Sparrow (*Larimer) Northern Waterthrush (Douglas, Mesa) Grace’s Warbler (Pueblo) Townsend’s Warbler (*Jefferson) PAINTED BUNTING (Jefferson) DOUGLAS COUNTY: ---On August 1 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by Bea Weaver near the intersection of N. Platte River Road and W. Pine Creek Road. (39.3584,-105.1696). Early migrant. FREMONT COUNTY: ---On August 3 a White-winged Crossbill was reported by David Tonnessen at Forest Road 6 to Hayden Pass. JEFFERSON COUNTY: ---On August 4 a Townsend’s Warbler was reported by Stephen Suddjian along the Shaffer Trail between Lost Creek Canyon And Manor House. ---On the morning of July 23 a cooperative male Painted Bunting was found by Claire H. at the Chatfield State Park Audubon Center feeders. It continues to appear off and on thru July 31, making it perhaps the most-viewed individual of its species ever in Colorado. If the feeders are down in early morning or in the evening, be sure to check for the bird in trees, shrubs and on the ground in vicinity of feeder poles. On July 28 one specific area where it occurred was the area west of the southernmost of the two buildings, including the bench where mixed seed that included millet, apparently its favorite, had been placed. Thank you for updates posted to COBIRDS, including those about its feeding habits. LARIMER COUNTY: ---On August 4 an Upland Sandpiper was reported by Christian Hagenlocher along County Rd 5 north of Buckeye Rd. ---On August 2 a Field Sparrow was reported by Denise Bretting at Devils Backbone Open Space. Continuing on August 4 along Hunter's Loop trail. MESA COUNTY: ---On August 1 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by David Price and Eileen Cunningham at Vega Reservoir. It was seen along the shoreline vegetation and tangles. PUEBLO COUNTY: ---On August 2 a continuing Grace’s Warbler was reported at Pueblo Mountain Park, after not having been confirmed there for over a month. An individual bird has persisted at this location for consecutive multiple summers. WELD COUNTY: ---On August 3 a Least Bittern was heard at Cozzens Lake by Steve Mlodinow. East end of lake, south side. Responded to recording. Upcoming DFO Field Trips...trip details on dfobirds.org *Mt. Evans Area (Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties)* Tuesday, August 6 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM John Malenich ([email protected]; 303-359-9456) *Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)* Saturday, August 10 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Megan Miller ([email protected]; 720-775-9710) *Cherry Creek State Park Wetlands Loop (Arapahoe County)* Sunday, August 11 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Karen Von Saltza ([email protected]; 303-941-4881) *Southeastern Colorado* Monday, August 12 4:30 AM - 8:00 PM David Suddjian ([email protected]; 831-713-8659) *Republican Management Area and Pipit Hill (Kit Carson and Yuma Counties)* Wednesday, August 14 5:30 AM - 5:00 PM Mark Amershek ([email protected]; 303-329-8646) *Ken Caryl Valley Area (Jefferson County) * Friday, August 16 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM David Suddjian ([email protected]; 831-713-8659) *Buena Vista, CO (Chaffee and Lake Counties)* Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 18 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wendy Wibbens ([email protected]; 303-330-1175) & Sue Summers ([email protected]; 253-678-3721) *New Mexico Southwestern Corner* Sunday, August 18 - Friday, August 23 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM John Breitsch ([email protected]; 303-588-0552) & Mark Amershek ([email protected]; 303-329-8646) *Southwestern Metro Area* Tuesday, August 20 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM Dale Pate ([email protected]; 575-706-4584) Good birding! Eric DeFonso Hygiene [email protected] 970-818-1567 ------- Eric DeFonso near Lyons, Boulder County, CO -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFjVA_b2oY9wZeFUtDL%2BmwptE_GsFG-7JUE%2B70Z%2BTNmc0uX8gA%40mail.gmail.com.
