[cobirds] Williamson's Sapsucker & Three-toed Woodpeckers, Douglas County

[Dave Cameron]

We actually had 4 species of Picidae in Douglas County today, near Hwy 67 
and Rampart Range Road-- Williamson's and Red-Naped Sapsuckers, and very 
active nest holes of both Three-toed and Hairy Woodpeckers.  Lots of 
activity, and great fun to watch.

Also all three species of Nuthatch, Empidonax flycatchers (we went looking 
for the Hammond's, but believe these were Willow), Western Bluebirds, many 
House Wrens, many Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Pine Siskins, Gray-headed 
Juncos, Robins, Ravens, Mtn. Chickadees, etc.

Dave Cameron
Denver

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[cobirds] Red-headed Woodpecker and Ovenbirds

[Karen Drozda]

DFO field trip to ELdorado State Park. 50 species. Many singing Ovenbirds at 
junction of Fowler trail and turning onto Goshawk trail. Denise Reznicek 
spotted a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers in burn area at top of ridge as it 
descends Fowler trail. Lewis's Woodpecker have not been seen there in the past 
2 years in this same area. I did shoot video and have taken some still frames. 
Fantastic birds, wildflowers now.

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[cobirds] Birding John James Canyon

[John Rawinski]

 

John James Canyon in the southern San Luis Valley is always a birding 
adventure.  It’s rugged canyons contain steep basalt hillsides that rise to 
a relatively flat mesa top.  You can see New Mexico landscapes to the south 
and with NM so close, this creates the possibility for some really exciting 
birds.  Today I spent a day hiking in the formidable John James Canyon 
(JJC) in Conejos County. It is a trip I try to do annually.  I wrote a CFO 
article years ago about the Black-throated Sparrows that make these dry 
canyons home. It is the only place (including a few nearby dry canyons east 
and west of JJC) they are known to breed in the Valley. 

 

So with snake gaiters covering my legs, and an early start, I headed for 
the upper elevations of the hills. Enroute, I saw 3 Black-throated Sparrows 
and a number of them were singing. It was good to know they still are here 
after 19 years. You can usually see them in the first mile up the canyon 
from the trailhead. Since this is a Wilderness Study Area, all access is by 
foot, and no motorized use is allowed beyond the parking lot. About 2.3 
miles up the canyon, the trail steepens, and in the pinyon-juniper, I was 
surprised to find a species I had never recorded here before…a 
Black-throated Gray Warbler.  The day was already an adventure.  I then 
moved on up the steepest part of the trail to where it levels off. 
Unfortunately the winds were gusty today and that kept the birds quiet and 
in cover. On the north ridge, the landscape falls 1100 feet below and is 
worth the hike even if no birds were seen. I took many pics of the great 
views, and birded/bushwhacked my way back to the parking area via the west 
ridge. 

 

Highlight Birds were:

 

Black-throated Sparrows (4 total)

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Virginia’s Warbler

 

Other Species Included:

 

Spotted Towhee

Bushtit

Rock Wren

Hermit Thrush

Dusky Flycatcher

Plumbeous Vireo

Chipping Sparrow

Pinyon Jay

 

It was a challenging and rewarding 8 mile round trip with wonderful birds 
and landscapes. Was it wise to wear the snake gaiters? Most definitely as I 
was lucky enough to see a prairie rattlesnake in my trail. It had a missing 
rattle, so no warning buzz, and I was glad to see it first!

 

Birding JJC was another adventure for me and it did not disappoint. If you 
wish to see this area, I recommend an early start, and bring lots of water 
as there are no springs. The first few miles of the canyon are an easy 
walk, but getting to the top takes considerable effort.  The access road to 
the trailhead is best accomplished with a high clearance vehicle, although 
an SUV probably can make it. And wherever you walk, do watch your step…

 
John Rawinski,  
Monte Vista, CO 

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[cobirds] Re: A last hurrah for the Denver metro area?

[John Ealy]

Saw a lone male Western tanager this morning after seeing none for three days. 
And upon  a reread of earlier post, a correction:  I said "irruption" but meant 
"fallout" of 2015. Apologies.
John Ealy, Roxborough Park, Douglas County.

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, June 9, 2019.

[Gregg Goodrich]

Date:  Sunday, June 9, 2019
Compiler:  Gregg Goodrich greggg...@gmail.com
Phone:  303-655-9135
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org


This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, June 9, sponsored by
Denver Field Ornithologists. Observers have been helpful by reporting
sightings and updates on COBirds. Thanks!

CAPITAL LETTERS are used for very rare species, as listed by the Colorado
Bird Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on this species.


For 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:


COMMON GALLINULE (*Larimer)
Red-headed Woodpecker (*Jefferson)
Winter Wren (*Boulder)
Black-and-white Warbler (Chaffee, Douglas)

Prothonotary Warbler (Routt)
Nashville Warbler (Larimer)
Blackburnian Warbler (Larimer)
Chestnut-sided Warbler (Boulder, Pitkin)

Yellow-throated Warbler (*Pueblo)

Scarlet Tanager (El Paso)


BOULDER COUNTY:

—-On June 8 a Winter Wren at Rocky Mt. National Park - Ouzel Falls singing
at (40.1968464, -105.5888372) reported by Joshua Smith.
—-On June 6 a Chestnut-sided Warbler at Garden Acres Park - Longmont
reported by Luke Pheneger.

—-On June 6 a Chestnut-sided Warbler at private home in Boulder reported by
Brian Guarente.


CHAFFEE COUNTY:
—-On June 4 a Black-and-white Warbler was reported at Lower Sand Creek by
Greg Mihalik.

DOUGLAS COUNTY:
—-On June 5 a Black-and-white Warbler reported at Castlewood Canyon Rd by
Cynthia Kristensen.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—-On June 8 a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers were reported in the Coal
Creek Open Space. First reported by JoAnn Hackos on June 5. They are about
2 miles in on the Plainview Road on a dead snag. Though not super rare on
the front range, nice to have a potential nesting pair with in easy access
to the Denver area
—-On June 6 a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers were reported at Stony Pass Rd
at Wigwam Creek near Deckers. They have been seen in this area for about 7
years now.

LARIMER COUNTY:

—On June 8 the Common Gallinule continues at Wellington SWA—Schware Unit.
Present for over a month now, it was first seen by Josh Bruening on April
29 at the pond north of Larimer CR 60. Drive about 1/4 mile east of Morris
Reservoir, at the pond on the east end of hedgerows, on the north side of
the road. Usually is in the water around and under the tree that is
surrounded by water in the NW corner of the lake. Will stay hidden for
extended periods of time.
—On June 4 Blackburnian Warbler was reported at Horsetooth Reservoir
(2831-3199 Centennial Dr.) by Nolan Bunting.


PITKIN COUNTY:

—-On June 3 a Chestnut-sided Warbler reported by Anders Weiss at private
home.


PUEBLO COUNTY:

—-On June 8 a long-staying Yellow-throated Warbler was reported at Roselawn
Cemetery in Blende, near the west entrance off Aspen Street.  Seen near the
yellow shed south of Main entrance and also seen on east side of cemetery.
Are there two? First reported on May 11 by Evan Carlson.

ROUTT COUNTY:
—-On June 5 the Prothonotary Warbler with droopy left wing continues along
the Yampa River on the flotsam behind the Botanic Garden and the Osprey
nest reported by Dave and Ann Jones on May 22.


*Upcoming DFO Field Trips...trip details on **dfobirds.org
*

*Rocky Mountain National Park (Larimer)*

Tuesday, June 11

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Mark Amershek (Amershek at msn.com or 303-329-8646)

*Pine Valley Ranch*

Saturday, June 15

6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
John Breitsch (jbreitsch at hotmail.com or 303-588-0552)

*First Creek at Denver Open Space*

Sunday, June 16

6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Patrick O’Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)

Good birding,

Gregg Goodrich, Denver
303-655-9135

gregggoodrich AT gmail.com

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