[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 20 October 2013
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: October 20, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, October 20, 2013 sponsored by the 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 (* indicates new information on this species in this report): Surf Scoter (*Denver, *Jefferson, *La Plata, Larimer, Pueblo) Pacific Loon (El Paso, Pueblo) YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (*El Paso) American Golden-Plover (Kiowa) RED PHALAROPE (Douglas/Jefferson, Kiowa) POMARINE JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson) LAUGHING GULL (Pueblo) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer) Sabine's Gull (Boulder, El Paso) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*El Paso) Black Phoebe (Pueblo) Tennessee Warbler (Huerfano) Chestnut-sided Warbler (Morgan) Fox Sparrow (*El Paso) Black-throated Gray Warbler (Montrose) Swamp Sparrow (*El Paso, Kit Carson, *Pueblo) White-throated Sparrow (Pueblo BOULDER COUNTY: --A juv Sabine's Gull was reported by Gent at Boulder Reservoir on October 16. DENVER COUNTY: --A juv Surf Scoter was reported by Roller at Rocky Mountain Lake Park near I-70 Federal on October 18. From the intersection of I-70 and Federal drive south on Federal, turn rt (west at W. 46th Ave. Drive west and turn rt into parking lot. Scope is useful. The Surf Scoter was reported by Moore, Lewis, Santangelo, and Hess on October 19. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On October 16, Walbek reported a juv POMARINE JAEGER and RED PHALAROPE at Chatfield SP. The POMARINE JAEGER was reported by Bunker, Walbek, and Dowell at Chatfield SP on October 17. The POMARINE JAEGER was reported by Dunning at Chatfield SP on October 18. The POMARINE JAEGER was reported by Hess and Hudak on October 19. EL PASO COUNTY: --A second year YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was found by Lafreniere on October 5 at a small marsh/pond on Birdsall Road and refound by Hinds on October 6. Directions: Take I-25 to Exit 122 (Chico Basin Exit), then head north on Old Pueblo Road about 3 miles to Birdsall Road. Stay on Old Pueblo Road, do not turn and head towards Chico Basin. Birdsall dead ends at a Private Ranch. The pond is on the north side of the road and right next to the road. The pond is on private property but can be viewed from the road. On October 19, the YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was reported by Edwards and Percival. --At Big Johnson on October 14, Goff reported Pacific Loon and Sabine's Gull. EL PASO/PUEBLO COUNTIES: At Chico Basin Ranch (fee area): --A juv YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Percival around the Banding Station on October 19. --A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Percival at upper Twin Pond on October 19. --2 Swamp Sparrows and a Red Fox Sparrow were reported by Drummond at the wet ditch by the banding station at Chico Basin on October 19. HUERFANO COUNTY: --A Tennessee Warbler was reported by Neldner at Lathrop SP at the Children's Fishing Pond on October 16. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --A juv Surf Scoter was reported by Santangelo at Prospect Lake on October 19. KIOWA COUNTY: --A RED PHALAROPE was reported by Duane Nelsom at Adobe Creek Reservoir on October 17. It was in the SE corner directly north of the 2 boat ramps. Drive north to the lake, and east to the small spit of land jutting into the lake. An American Golden-Plover was on the shoreline just beyond the chanel separating the north and south (dry) halves of the lake. LA PLATA COUNTY: --A Surf Scoter was reported by Barb Byron at Pastorius Reservoir on October 18. The Surf Scoter was seen again on October 19 as reported by Byron. LARIMER COUNTY: --At Timnath Reservoir on October 16, Leatherman reported 6 imm Surf Scoters and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1ad, 1 2nd or 3rd year) PUEBLO COUNTY: --A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on the Sailboard Road on October 15. --A Surf Scoter was reported by Silverman at Lake Beckwith in Colorado City on October 16. --At Pueblo Reservoir on October 16, Percival reported 5 fem type Surf Scoters. --At Rock Canyon below Pueblo Reservoir dam on October 17, Percival reported 3 White-throated Sparrows and a Black Phoebe. DFO Field Trips: The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, October 20 will be to Jackson and Prewitt Reservoirs led by Chris Owens (303-772-6048 chistiel AT q.com). Call or email to reserve a place on the trip. Limited to 10 participants. Meet the leader at 0700 at the Park-n-Ride on the SW corner of Hwy 287 and Niwot Road. This is approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of Highway 287 and 52. Participants need an annual SWA permit per person and a State Parks Pass. This will be an all-day trip so be sure to brng lunch, snacks, water, good walking shoes, and
[cobirds] Little Gull Cherry Crk State Park Arapahoe County
Cobirders, Gene Rutherford reports an adult Little Gull at Cherry Creek State Park at approximately 8:45 am this morning. The bird was last seen from the Lake Loop heading north towards the cove between the tower and swim beach. Good Birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/9560fc5d-b5c7-44c0-9640-904b1a2b6126%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Pomarine Jaeger Chatfield State Park Douglas County
Cobirders, The Pomarine Jaeger previously report by Ben Walbek was seen this morning at 7:40 am. The bird was viewed from the handicap fisherman's pier. It was seen west to northwest at a long distance sitting on the water. Also seen were two Common Loons and a Pacific Loon. The majority of the birds were on the western half of the reservoir. The handicap fisherman's pier is located next to the south marina at Chatfield and best accessed from the parking lot that is west of the marina slips. Good birding, Steve Stachowiak Highlands Ranch, 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/045bcb3d-ecc2-4e26-a56a-d8025d4f7cef%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Pom.. Jaeger, Chatfield
Brenda Linfield I just had great looks of the bird flying over the south Marina. Todd Deininger Longmont, 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABv4Dr8Twz94N5ug3fSzQLbWuN04t89u7ZC14ye274BqoVeq_A%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Surf Scooter, Prospect Park, Jeffco
The Surf Scooter continues on Prospect Lake Todd Deininger Longmont, 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABv4Dr_r%3DVC_w38NFFFZFwSmxk_wXBPs6vYG-tXHdHEm4bAp0g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Jaeger et al at Chatfield
Topi Martinez, Sue Young and I saw the jaeger chase and catch a gull. Despite dunking the gull, it managed to get away. Thanks to Todd D for helping us find the right pier. We also got great looks at a merlin a little to the east of the marina, as well as the other birds reported, except for the loons since we didn't have a scope. Sent from my iPhone Elena Holly Klaver , Niwot -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0BF0A634-DB1F-49FC-B081-AFCFFCF2F8CD%40indra.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Little Gull
Has anyone seen the Little Gull at Cherry Creek reservoir since its initial sighting today? Has anyone looked? Stevel Mlodinow Longmont, Colorado 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0469CF89-B593-4A78-B7C6-AFA71E2945AA%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Pueblo birding 10/20
A few highlights today around Pueblo: Pacific Loon - 1 off Sailboard launching area at Pueblo Reservoir White-throated Sparrow - 1 immature in Rock Canyon Townsend's Warbler - 2 in Pueblo City Park Dave Silverman called, to report a Red Fox Sparrow this morning, in Colorado City, in southern Pueblo County. Maybe the cold front coming tonight, will be some more birds down here. I'd like the Pomarine Jaeger and Red-necked Grebe from Chatfield, to come south to Pueblo Reservoir. Brandon Percival -- Pueblo West, 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1382304167.87794.YahooMailNeo%40web164704.mail.gq1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Late Hummingbird--Lakewood/Jeffco
Our backyard in Green Mtn was very active this afternoon before the front moved in. We had a very late Townsend's Warbler and a couple of Ruby-crowned Kinglets. The biggest surprise was a late hummingbird that has visited the hummingbird feeders a couple of times. The initial identification is that of a Black-chinned Hummingbird. This is the latest date for a hummingbird in our backyard. We had a Anna's Hummingbird visit the 14-16th of October back in 2011. I always leave our hummingbird feeders as late as possible wishing for a rarity or assisting a late hummingbird on his journey south. Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/58143414.4097693.1382309961162.JavaMail.root%40sz0068a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] No Lewis's Woodpecker at Green Mountain Lakewood (Jefferson)
Walt Knudsen asks me to inform you all that the woodpecker has not been seen for three days. Bob Shade, Lakewood -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAFwvYHpV7feCvFe-gRWrLtucKXOQuk1RccSn41vbaKqp8Jmt4g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Red-necked Grebe, Lake Loveland, (and late Timnath Surf Scoter report) Larimer County
Hello All, After hearing that a Red-necked Grebe was found at Lake Loveland today (courtesy Cheri Orwig), we headed over there to see if we could find it. We located the bird in the northwest arm of the Lake, just off of the swim beach. Also, yesterday afternoon, I was able to relocate at least five of the six Surf Scoters that have been reported at Timnath Reservoir over the past few days. They were scattered around quite a bit through all the other birds present. Sean Walters Loveland, 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAErW0v7%3DUVeOJx-1Av6YR67O%2B68%2BjTZdWQZJpPu2Oq0tH7UrWw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, Boulder County, 10/20
Hello, Birders. This evening, Sunday, Oct. 20, while Andrew and I were out looking for rocks at Greenlee Preserve, Boulder County, we came upon a flock of Zonotrichia sparrows: mainly White-crowned Sparrows of course, but also a White-throated Sparrow. The flock was moving around a bit, but the birds were in the general vicinity of the southwestern corner of Greenlee Preserve, which is the same as the northwestern corner of Waneka Lake. I'm guessing they'll spend the night. Or maybe, with the weather letting up as it is right now, they're already on nocturnal migration. Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County, Colorado -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BAY177-W383732813135F7744CBEABC0010%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Chatfield this afternoon
Greeting All David Dowell and I spent about an hour (3-4 PM approx) at Chatfield looking in vain for yonder jaeger. Perhaps it was to well fed after its Larid repast and was off digesting some place quiet. We did see, however, a juvenile Mew Gull on the Marina Sandspit, and over the reservoir a young Sabine's Gull and a juv Thayer's Gull. Today at Pueblo Reservoir there was both a Pacific and a Common Loon. At Pueblo City Park, 4 Pygmy Nuthatches and 7 Mountain Chickadees, but no YB Sapsucker. Similarly, we completed are triple dip by not seeing the YC Night Heron Good Birding Steven Mlodinow Longmont Sent from my iPhone 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/03F22367-E32D-4730-8E12-F900B481C401%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Greater Yellowlegs and Marsh Wren, Walden Ponds, Boulder County
Early this afternoon, I saw eight Greater Yellowlegs on the western shore of Cottonwood Marsh. When I was leaving, they were close to the parking lot on the southern shore. A chattering and singing Marsh Wren was in the cattails about 10 m north of the last sign towards the west along the boardwalk. The lake had many of the usual dabblers (i.e., Am. Wigeon, Gadwall, No. Shoveler, Mallard) and a few Ring-necked Ducks. Paula Hansley Louisville -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CANF-7ho88yK%3DX3njBqf7fPikAR%3DKoNgG4s2jy2D139ZkizUG_g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Surf Scoters Rocky Mountain Lake Park Denver County and Prospect Park Jefferson County
Hello, The Surf Scoter was still present at Rocky Mountain Lake Park Denver County as of 3:22PM on 10/20 seen on the west end of the lake. The Surf Scoter was still present at Prospect Lake Jefferson County as of 4:01PM on 10/20 seen on the west end of the lake. Photos were taken of both birds. Thanks Joe for the Rocky Mountain bird and thanks Bob for the Prospect bird. Happy Birding, Art Hudak Denver County -- 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/b6e1d20a-053b-4c41-9fdc-fdccf8f8e190%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
