[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Sunday, October 14, 2012
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: October 14, 2012 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, October 14, 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) Red-necked Grebe (*Boulder) American Golden-Plover (Morgan) Thayer's Gull (Morgan) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Morgan) White-winged Dove (Prowers) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Washington) Eastern Phoebe (Baca, Bent, Prowers) Carolina Wren (Bent) BLUE-HEADED VIREO (Bent) PHILADELPHIA VIREO (Adams, Larimer) PACIFIC WREN (Pueblo) Winter Wren (*Adams, Baca, Bent, Sedgwick, Washington) Wood Thrush (Kit Carson) Nashville Warbler (Bent, Prowers, Pueblo, Washington) Magnolia Warbler (*Adams) Black-throated Blue Warbler (Washington) HERMIT WARBLER (Washington) Palm Warbler (Jefferson, Prowers) EASTERN TOWHEE (Kit Carson) Field Sparrow (Adams) Fox Sparrow (*Washington) Swamp Sparrow (Kit Carson, Prowers, Sedgwick) White-throated Sparrow (Adams, Bent, *Boulder, El Paso, *Fremont, Morgan, Prowers, *Washington, Weld) Harris's Sparrow (Adams, Bent, Sedgwick, Washington) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Arapahoe, Boulder) Northern Cardinal (Holyoke, Baca) Indigo Bunting (Prowers) Rusty Blackbird (*Fremont) Adams County: --A Winter Wren was banded by McBurney at Barr Lake on October 9. --A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Breitsch at Barr Lake on the S side feeders at the Visitors Center on October 11. --At Barr Lake Banding Station on October 12, McBurney banded PHILADELPHIA VIREO, Winter Wren, Field Sparrow, and 2 White-throated Sparrows. --At Barr Lake Banding Station on October 13, McBurney banded Winter Wren and Magnolia Warbler. Arapahoe County: --A GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Hudak at Centennial Park on October 10. It was at the S end of oxbow lake which is off the N side of the big lake N of the covered picnic area. Centennial Park is at 4630 S. Decataur, Englewood. It is off W Union between S Federal and S Santa Fe Drive. Baca County: --At Two Buttes below the dam on October 11, Leatherman reported Winter Wren, Eastern Phoebe, and heard a Northern Cardinal. Bent County: --At Tempel Grove on October 12, Leatherman reported Winter Wren, Carolina, Wren, 3 White-throated Sparrows, imm Harris's Sparrow, BLUE-HEADED VIREO, Nashville Warbler, and 2 Eastern Phoebe. Boulder County: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Deininger at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on October 7. Mlodinow refound the Red-necked Grebe on October 13. --A GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Severs at windbreak of Teller Farms Parking Lot on October 9. This is the third year that this sparrow has appeared at this spot. --At Panama Reservoir on October 13, Mlodinow reported White-throated Sparrow. El Paso County: --A 1st winter tan-striped White-throated Sparrow was reported by Pals at Fountain Creek Nature Center feeders on October 12. El Paso/Pueblo Counties: --At Chico Basin Ranch near banding station on October 8, Drummond reported 2 Swamp Sparrows and 2 White-throated Sparrows and by Rose Pond a Nashville Warbler and Eastern Phoebe. Fremont County: --At Florence River Park on October 13, Peterson reported 2 White-throated Sparrows. --At Holcim Wetlands on October 13, Peterson reported 3 Rusty Blackbirds. Jefferson County: --A Western Palm Warbler was reported by Schottler at Belmar on October 8. Kit Carson County: --At Flager SWA on October 12, Walbek reported Wood Thrush, f EASTERN TOWHEE, and 5-6 White-throated Sparrows. Larimer County: --A PHILADELPHIA VIREO and White-throated Sparrow were reported by Komar on October 8 in W Fort Collins in green space along a canal between West Lake St Prospect St, just W of Cedarwood Road. Komar reported that the PHILADELPHIA VIREO continues in the same area on October 9. Morgan County: --On October 8 at Jackson Lake SP, Mlodinow reported 28 American Golden-Plovers, juv Thayer's Gull, ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, and 15 White-throated Sparrows. --On October 12, Wilberding reported that American Golden-Plovers continue at Jackson Lake SP. Phillips County: --At Holyoke Cemetery on October 7 in 4-6 of snow, Kellner reported YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, White-throated Sparrow, and Blackburnian Warbler. --At Holyoke City Park on October 7, Kellner reported YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER and Red-bellied Woodpecker. --At Holyoke in a thicket on October 7, Mark Peterson reported 9 White-throated Sparrows. Prowers County: --A western Palm Warbler was reported by Leatherman at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar on October 9. --A f Indigo Bunting was
[cobirds] white throated sparrow - Stearns
Cobirds: A chilly walk this morning at Stearns Lake in Broomfield \ Boulder County. White-throated sparrow seen in hawthorn bushes along the main road near the raptor center, where irrigation ditch crosses the road. Along with: Dozens of white crowned sparrows - immatures and adults singing. Song sparrows - singing Red winged blackbirds - hundreds Red tailed hawks - at least 5 Western grebes - still a few on the lake Western meadowlarks There are lots of sparrows moving through the area - someone with more time might find other species. John Tumasonis (John T) of Louisville CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/aXcSzL8xnIMJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Black-throated Green Warbler - Pueblo
Just found this bird in middle of the Osprey Picnic Area below Pueblo Reservoir dam. The bird chipping which helped me know it was there. Brandon K. Percival, Pueblo West, CO -- sent from my phone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [cobirds] Late Lesser Goldfinch Jefferson County
Bob and all, I still have several Lesser Goldfinches (LEGO) at my thistle feeders at the N base of N Table Mt. When I took to heart the post on NEBirds about rancid thistle seed and NO goldfinches and started using fresh seed on 6/26/12, I have had my usual dozen or two LEGO and a few AMGO at each of my two thistle feeders all summer. The past couple weeks when the cold fronts go through it ramps up to a couple dozen fighting over a place at the feeders. Now I have 6 or 8 LEGO on the feeders every day including at least 1 green-backed male. A week ago I still had fluttering-winged juvs begging at the feeders. All summer I had 2 black-backed males on the feeders at the same time. I have had a couple black-backed males every summer; see bottom of page at http://www.kayniyo.com/birds_finch.htm. Now the annual dilemma is how to feed safflower or black oil to other birds without getting the neighboring horse stable flocks of pigeons on the ground too! And my fem flicker was calling from my patio roof on the Wed saying where is my winter suet cake? Shades of Bob Spencer's recent posts! Kay Kayleen A. Niyo, Ph.D. Niyo Scientific Communications Kay Niyo Photography mailto:k...@kayniyo.com k...@kayniyo.com http://www.KayNiyo.com www.KayNiyo.com __ 5651 Garnet Street Golden, CO 80403 Phone: (303) 679-6646 Fax: (866) 849-8013 From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of birderbob Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 10:05 PM To: cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: [cobirds] Late Lesser Goldfinch Jefferson County 10/13/12 While birding with Urling's Beginning Birding Class at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt we encountered a mixed flock of goldfinches in the tall willow trees at the southeast corner of Bass Lake (Bass is the smaller lake east of the larger West Lake). I had set up my scope to allow the class members view the birds and I focused in on a male Lesser Goldfinch. Several of the class members took turns watching this particular bird through the scope for a couple of minutes - I also rechecked the position of the scope several times to make sure it was kept on the bird. I was careful to point out the distinguishing features emphasizing the black back and the yellow front of this species (as a rule we are not allowed to identify the bird for them, they must make the i.d.) After the flock moved out of sight (to the west) in review for the class, Urling talked about the American Goldfinches - and several of us revealed that we had been watching a male Lesser. She advised me to post this on COBirds saying that it was significant because it is so late in the season to see a Lesser Goldfinch. Bob Santangelo Wheat Ridge -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/qjRjS724oZsJ. For more options, visit https://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 cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] BtGreen and Yellow-throated Warblers
Both birds were in the east side of Osprey Picnic Area, in Rock Canyon, below Pueblo Reservoir dam. Seen at 1140am by Bill Maynard, Robb Hinds, and I. Brandon K. Percival, Pueblo West, CO -- sent from my phone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] Late Lesser Goldfinch Jefferson County
Kay, Bob, and CObirders, Having barely birded in the state of CO since taking a job with Opticron optics last February, I take the opportunity to at least watch my feeders when home. My fiance and I have started a once-a-month birdwatching club for kids in Olde Town Arvada. After visiting the Ralston Creek Trail with mixed results last month, the kids came to our house yesterday to learn about feeder birds and backyard habitat. Imagine my surprise at seeing two new yard species - Lesser Goldfinch and Pine Siskin - before their arrival. I had one male and 3 female-types of Lesser Goldfinch and two Pine Siskins that accompanied all the usual suspects. I've started using a mix of finely ground sunflower seed and nyjer in my thistle feeders this year and have enjoyed a family of Northern Flickers (the adult female is an intergrade) tonguing out the sunflower all summer. Lately, my Downy Woodpeckers are enjoying this feeder more than the suet too. The kids had a blast culminating with an adult Sharp-shinned Hawk taking a House Sparrow and perching on the open ground for a while before retiring to a tree to pluck it. When it departed we went out and looked at the pile of feathers. Very cool! Anyway, the goldfinches must have just been passing through as I haven't seen them since the hawk episode. Good birding, Chip Clouse Arvada, CO On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Kayleen A Niyo k...@kayniyo.com wrote: Bob and all, ** ** I still have several Lesser Goldfinches (LEGO) at my thistle feeders at the N base of N Table Mt. ** ** When I took to heart the post on NEBirds about rancid thistle seed and NO goldfinches and started using fresh seed on 6/26/12, I have had my usual dozen or two LEGO and a few AMGO at each of my two thistle feeders all summer. The past couple weeks when the cold fronts go through it ramps up to a couple dozen fighting over a place at the feeders. Now I have 6 or 8 LEGO on the feeders every day including at least 1 green-backed male. A week ago I still had fluttering-winged juvs begging at the feeders. All summer I had 2 black-backed males on the feeders at the same time. I have had a couple black-backed males every summer; see bottom of page at http://www.kayniyo.com/birds_finch.htm. ** ** Now the annual dilemma is how to feed safflower or black oil to other birds without getting the neighboring horse stable flocks of pigeons on the ground too! And my fem flicker was calling from my patio roof on the Wed saying “where is my winter suet cake?” Shades of Bob Spencer’s recent posts! ** ** Kay Kayleen A. Niyo, Ph.D. Niyo Scientific Communications Kay Niyo Photography k...@kayniyo.com www.KayNiyo.com __ 5651 Garnet Street Golden, CO 80403 Phone: (303) 679-6646 Fax: (866) 849-8013 ** ** *From:* cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *birderbob *Sent:* Saturday, October 13, 2012 10:05 PM *To:* cobirds@googlegroups.com *Subject:* [cobirds] Late Lesser Goldfinch Jefferson County ** ** 10/13/12 While birding with Urling's Beginning Birding Class at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt we encountered a mixed flock of goldfinches in the tall willow trees at the southeast corner of Bass Lake (Bass is the smaller lake east of the larger West Lake). I had set up my scope to allow the class members view the birds and I focused in on a male Lesser Goldfinch. Several of the class members took turns watching this particular bird through the scope for a couple of minutes - I also rechecked the position of the scope several times to make sure it was kept on the bird. I was careful to point out the distinguishing features emphasizing the black back and the yellow front of this species (as a rule we are not allowed to identify the bird for them, they must make the i.d.) After the flock moved out of sight (to the west) in review for the class, Urling talked about the American Goldfinches - and several of us revealed that we had been watching a male Lesser. She advised me to post this on COBirds saying that it was significant because it is so late in the season to see a Lesser Goldfinch. Bob Santangelo Wheat Ridge -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/qjRjS724oZsJ. For more options, visit https://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 cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit
[cobirds] Barr Lake Flycatcher - Adams County
I went to Barr to search for the Magnolia Warbler. I missed that bird but picked up one of the American Redstarts, many Sandhill Cranes, a couple of Brown Creepers and more of the usual assortment. On my way back to the car, while still on the lake side of the canal, I spotted flycatcher/phoebe type bird. It started off in the picnic area and made its way north past the Praire Welcome Trail sign. If it wasn't a juvenile Eastern Phoebe, it was most likely a Traill's Flycatcher; I'm not sure whether it was an Alder or Willow. Willow would seem to be the more likely suspect. A visiting birder from California believed it to be one of the Traill's type. I have three distant photos on my flickr site if you want to join in the frustration. If anyone was out at Barr and happened to see this bird, I would welcome ID thoughts. John Breitsch Denver, Colorado http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/_xKcmokUgvcJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Re: Barr Lake Flycatcher - Adams County
The general opinion is that the bird in question is an Eastern Phoebe. A good lesson for anyone carrying a camera is to take the picture, even when you think there is no chance it will be helpful. In this instance, I managed just enough of a shot to pin down an ID. Thanks for everyones help. John On Sunday, October 14, 2012 6:05:27 PM UTC-6, JBreitsch - Denver wrote: I went to Barr to search for the Magnolia Warbler. I missed that bird but picked up one of the American Redstarts, many Sandhill Cranes, a couple of Brown Creepers and more of the usual assortment. On my way back to the car, while still on the lake side of the canal, I spotted flycatcher/phoebe type bird. It started off in the picnic area and made its way north past the Praire Welcome Trail sign. If it wasn't a juvenile Eastern Phoebe, it was most likely a Traill's Flycatcher; I'm not sure whether it was an Alder or Willow. Willow would seem to be the more likely suspect. A visiting birder from California believed it to be one of the Traill's type. I have three distant photos on my flickr site if you want to join in the frustration. If anyone was out at Barr and happened to see this bird, I would welcome ID thoughts. John Breitsch Denver, Colorado http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/-7wUFYA8DD0J. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Cranes and Mountain Bluebirds in west Longmont
After watching wave after wave of Sandhill Cranes (about 500 total) flying over west Longmont last weekend (10/5-7), things settled down a bit, and then about 100 Mountain Bluebirds showed up in the undeveloped part of Dry Creek Park in west Longmont, just west of Silver Creek High School. They were still there today, the 14th. Kat Bradley-Bennett katpbenn...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/qL3yf7z5YEIJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] RMBO Barr Banding Station Report, 10/14/12
We all agreed that this was a perfect final day for the fall - we watched/listened to the Cranes take off, then caught lots of Juncos and 3 Sharp-shinned Hawks. (The first hour+ was pretty quiet - not surprising, since we had at least the 3 Sharpies we caught flying about.) An adult male, and a HY male and female. Had the HY female and adult male in the hand at the same time, and had more than a little trouble convincing ourselves that the HY female was not a Coopers. Here's the breakdown of new birds for the last day: Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Hermit Thrush 1 White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's1 Dark-eyed Junco, Slate-colored 3 Dark-eyed Junco, Oregon7 Dark-eyed Junco, Pink-sided 2 Dark-eyed Junco, White-winged 2 Our total for the season is approximately 1750 birds, 70 species, making it the highest number of birds and species since 2006. Final numbers by species available in a couple of weeks. Thanks to everyone who visited the banding station, shared photos, commented on my posts! It has been a great fall. We'll be back at Chatfield for spring banding starting the last week in April! Meredith McBurney Biologist/Bander Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 303-329-8091 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Birds of the Pantanal, Brazil Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.
Hi, Could you please post this on Cobirds for the Boulder Bird Club? It would be appreciated. Regards, Gary Baxley and Sharon Norfleet Boulder Bird Club Co-Presidents [Birds of the Pantanal, Brazil Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Meadows Branch of Boulder Public Library. Lou Mazzola will present a slide show on the birds and various interesting creatures of the Pantanal region of Brazil. Lou's trip covered the Pantanal in transition to the rainy season, the Cerrado immediately after some of the annual fires, and the cooler, humid Atlantic Forest region in Minas Gerais. Jaguars, giant anteaters, maned wolves, and several hundred colorful species of birds were highlights of the trip. Hope to see everyone there!] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Morgan co. and Jefferson co./ Sparrows
Hi all, On 10/12, and 12/13, I had 2 im. White-throated Sparrows in my backyard, in Littleton, Jefferson County. This late afternoon, in Morgan County on county rd. 2, at the Andrick Ponds SWA, there was an immature Harris's Sparrow with a group of immature White-crowned Sparrows. Down the road south, about 1 mile were several Yellow-rumped Wrablers, and continuing south in another mile were many, many, Mountain Bluebirds feeding on the edge of a cattail marsh. Happy BIrding!Tina JonesLittleton, Jefferson County, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Wood Thrush, Black-throated Blue Warblers: Flagler SWA, Kit Carson Co
Greetings All This morning Dan Maynard, Mark Peterson, and I had a wee 4 hour stroll around Flagler SWA, seeing over 60 species, which ain't too bad for mid-October Highlights; WOOD THRUSH: 1 s. of reservoir along riparian strip BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLERS: 2, females. One by parking lot first encountered approaching from the west. One with Wood Thrush WINTER WREN: Below dam 8 WHITE-THROATED and 2 HARRIS'S SPARROWS Also: Gray Catbird, Swainson's Thrush, Red Crossbill, Golden-crowned Kinglet, American Tree Sparrow, 50 Eastern Bluebirds, and 60 Pine Siskins. Neegronda Reservoir: Lotsa birds, nothing interesting besides Am Tree Sparrow and 2 Western x Clark's Grebes Tempel Grove, Bent Co: WINTER WREN, Swainson's Thrush Lamar CC: HARRIS'S SPARROW. Very, very few birds. Good Birding Steven Mlodinow Lamar (temporarily), CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Canon City Hackberry Bird Activity
This weekend the hackberry trees at the Riverwalk and Veteran's Park came alive with migrants. There were numerous Yellow-rumped Warblers, Townsend Warblers and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. Also several Orange-crowned Warblers, one Black and White Warbler and one Magnolia Warbler were seen. At Veteran's Park, many Robins and Cedar Waxwings were dining on the hackberry crop. Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] My Yard Weld County
I still have Yellow-rumped Warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Rufous-sided Towhee, Spotted Towhee and white-throated Sparrow. This afternoon a male Black-throated Blue Warbler male came to the water pond and ate in the tree above. If anyone wants to come see him. You are welcome. Norma J. Erickson 16691 Longs Peak Rd. Greeley, Co 371-1834 356-0400 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
