[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, Feb 16, posted Sat, Feb 15 at 10 PM
Report for: Sunday, February 16, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org Compiler: Joe Roller, jroll...@gmail.com 303 204-0828 __ Birders 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 a 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: Tundra Swan (Larimer, Mesa) Dunlin (Pueblo) Glaucous Gull (*Adams) Great Black-backed Gull (*Pueblo) Red-throated Loon (Pueblo) Pacific Loon (Pueblo) Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Larimer) Red-naped Sapsucker (Boulder) GYRFALCON (Larimer) PACIFIC WREN (*Jefferson) Gray Catbird (Jefferson) Black Rosy-Finch (Jackson, Jefferson, La Plata) SNOW BUNTING (Jefferson) Golden-crowned Sparrow (*Jefferson, *Mesa) Rusty Blackbird (Douglas, Eagle) Common Yellowthroat (*Jefferson) ADAMS COUNTY: —On Feb 15 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Ken Mitchell Park & Open Space (view from Goldeneye Ln) by Adam Vesely, who first reported it Feb 10. ARCHULETA COUNTY: —On Feb 15 three Trumpeter Swans were reported at Navajo SP & Reservoir by Charles Martinez. BOULDER COUNTY: —On Feb 13 a Red-Naped Sapsucker was reported at Boulder Mountain Park-Shanahan Mesa by Chris Nunes. First February eBird record for the county. EAGLE COUNTY: —Two Rusty Blackbirds were reported on Feb 12 at Daggett Lane. First reported by JoAnn Riggle. JACKSON COUNTY: —On Feb 11 Black Rosy-Finches were reported in Walden and at Colorado State Forest--Moose Visitor Center by Norm Erthal. JEFFERSON COUNTY: —On Feb 15 a Golden-crowned Sparrow (perhaps the “Summer Street” individual) was observed at Morrison Park by Chris West. —On Feb 15 a wintering Common Yellowthroat was reported again on Clear Creek Trail-Golden to I-70. ---On Feb 15 the wintering PACIFIC WREN was reported at Bear Creek Lake Park in the previous location, described in a recent RBA. —On Feb 13 a SNOW BUNTING was reported on Clear Creek Trail-Golden to I-70, but was not found over the next two days by diligent seekers. First reported Feb 6 by Myron Gerhard. First JeffCo eBird record. —On Feb 12 a wintering Golden-crowned Sparrow attended a private feeder on Summer Street in Morrison. Observe from public property, please. LARIMER COUNTY: —On Feb 9 a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was re-found at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins by John Shenot. —On Feb 10 a GYRFALCON was seen near the Larimer County Landfill in Fort Collins. There is a new stake-out hotspot near its favorite perch. This winter’s first report was on Nov 3 by Robert Beauchamp. *Please post updates to COBirds*. LA PLATA COUNTY: —On Feb 11 Black Rosy-Finches were reported in Hesperus by Kathy Donaldson. MESA COUNTY: ---On Feb 15 a Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at Grand Junction Wildlife Area. First reported Jan 28 by Bob Clarke —On Feb 13 five Tundra Swans were reported at High Line Lake SP by David Price and others. PARK COUNTY: —On Feb 14 a Black Rosy-finch was reported at feeders in the hamlet of Jefferson in South Park by John Cobb. PUEBLO COUNTY: —On Feb 15 the Great Black-backed Gull known as “Murray” was reported at Pueblo Reservoir. Murray has spent 20-plus years as a winter resident at Lake Pueblo SP. —-On Feb 14 a Red-throated and a Pacific Loon were reported at Pueblo Reservoir by Brandon Percival. Present earlier in the winter too. —On Feb 12 two wintering Dunlins continue at Pueblo Reservoir-South Marina. _ Upcoming Denver Field Ornithologists field trip (details at dfobirds.org) *Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat/Sawhill (Boulder County)* Sunday, Feb 16 9 AM - Noon Laura Steadman (laurasteadm...@gmail.com; 843-319-5086) *Southeastern Colorado* Monday, Feb 17 5 AM - 6 PM David Suddjian (Email: dsuddj...@gmail.com; 831-713-8659) Good birding, Joe Roller, Denver jroll...@gmail.com 303 204-0828 -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJpZcUDqUWmUtai1kokUjVQeNygPTOaoh%3D35CQ8wYyKnpjR0Jg%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] American Dipper South Platte Park Mineral Bridge
Saw an American Dipper today under the Mineral Street Bridge at South Platte Park bopping away and swimming in the cold current for food. Tried to upload a video, but my only options were photos or audio, so it appears eBird only allows certain people or certain formats of a certain size... I also think I saw a Says Phoebe which isn't common there this time of the year. I posted a photo on eBird and would welcome comments. It had a definite phoebe slanted head crest that I was not able to capture before it flew off. Checklist is here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S64515762 Jan Gorski Douglas 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 cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2e0f6765-dea7-481c-8a3d-06922ebe3e9c%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Late afternoon Gulls at Pueblo Res. 2/15
I went over to the South Shore Marina this afternoon, hoping the Glaucous Gull would be there, it has been seen only three times this year, out there (twice this month), and it seems to never be there, when I'm there. I again missed Glaucous Gull this afternoon, though did see adult Mew Gull, adult Iceland (Thayer's) Gull, and the Great Black-backed Gull, also Herring, California, and the many Ring-billed Gulls. On the water, two Common Loons, two small loon species (too far to tell which species they were, since there were closer to the North Marina), Horned, Eared, and Western Grebes. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA%2BXeEuU7UdG9g_4SNgF24RPyAdj973FY9yxp%2BeGxFu_%2B9qw8sA%40mail.gmail.com.
[cobirds] Glaucous Gull, Ken Mitchell Reservoir, Brighton, Adams County
Hi everyone, There has been an off-and-on Glaucous Gull at Ken Mitchell Park/Reservoir in Brighton. All-white bird with black-tipped bill. I observed it today around 1:30 near the south portion of the reservoir. Best viewing for any birds at this location is along Goldeneye Lane rather than the pier as the majority of the rez is still frozen. Glaucous Gull reports on eBird have been sparse this year between Longmont and Aurora Reservoir so wanted to pass this observation along. Thanks, Adam Vesely Thornton, Adams 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/d29c957c-bffc-4dfa-a62e-30cee33c2db8%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Re: So Many Gulls - Centennial (Arapahoe)
Steve N. G. Howell's "Gulls of the Americas" is an excellent book, with a few pages of pics per species, including various ages, birds in flight, resting, etc. Dave Cameron Denver On Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 5:48:04 PM UTC-7, Jared Del Rosso wrote: > > I've lived in Centennial for four winters now. This winter, like the last > several, significant numbers of gulls move west to east around dawn and > back again at dusk. Tonight, the movement was significant, with several > large kettles of them forming to rise, gracefully, on thermals and even > more just passing by. I didn't count tonight, but the movement spanned > thirty or so minutes tonight. > > I rarely identify them and struggle to do so from far below. Most are, of > course, Ring-billed. There were larger ones mixed in. > > I'm located near Arapahoe and University in Centennial. Most of the > movement occurs right over a line of transmission towers near deKoevend > Park, though of course the birds drift north and south of that. One wonders > where they come from at night (Aurora Reservoir, which is almost due east?) > and where they head. > > Are there any sources on ID'ing gulls in flight? > > Also tonight: a local magpie seemed to be gently, but conspicuously > singing. It was especially endearing, given how noisy and brazen these > birds usually are. > > - Jared Del Rosso > Centennial, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1a540a33-940f-4007-99bd-fbbd0f338a07%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] 2000 Cranes at MV Refuge
This past week saw favorable migration conditions and Sandhill Cranes and their throaty croaks and whistles were once again heard around the San Luis Valley. There are about 2,000 cranes at the Monte Vista Refuge (Rio Grande County). The water has been turned on so you can see birds off Hwy 15 at the east turnoffs. I saw my first flock of 50 Cackling Geese arriving overhead today on my walk. There are about 2,000 Cranes at other locations and in various grainfields and wetlands as well. I should note that many of the State and Federal Wildlife areas are now closed for the nesting season. This includes Rio Grande SWA and Blanca Wetlands, managed by the BLM. Home Lake is still frozen. Crane Festival is 3 weeks away and hope to see you there. John Rawinski Monte Vista, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/6a894426-f6ae-49c9-9419-75bf95b06ada%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Prairie Falcon not a Gyr. Larimer
Sorry folks, I saw a Falcon on the powered pole that typically hosts the Gyr. I was a little too hasty in reporting the Gyr. Turns out to be a Prairie Falcon not the sought after Gyrfalcon. David Wade Ft Collins -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c7cd5983-8bc4-48b0-94c0-23ae360ad78b%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Gyrfalcon. Larimer
The Gyrfalcon is currently perched on the top crossbar of the first power pole West of Trilby Road David Wade Ft Collins 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/f0c12dc8-161a-4332-adff-c482b08e1692%40googlegroups.com.
[cobirds] Big Johnson, El Paso Cnty
Hooded Merganser M C Lee Elbert, CO 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BYAPR06MB5029AAEC35B4F064930B5BA5A2140%40BYAPR06MB5029.namprd06.prod.outlook.com.
[cobirds] BigJohnson Réservoir, El Paso County
More water and birds today at BJ: Ring-bilked Gulls-100+ Northern Harrier-3 Red-tailed Hawk-7 Bald Eagle-1 American Crow-2 Common Raven-1 Common Merganser Redhead Canada Geese Numerous other waterfowl not identified due to distance and no scope. It’s nice to see BJ with water! Marie Cécile Lee Elbert, CO 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/BYAPR06MB5029D83BA7D13BB043772AACA2140%40BYAPR06MB5029.namprd06.prod.outlook.com.
