Date: Monday, May 18, 2020 Email: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Patrick O’Driscoll, patodrisk AT gmail.com Phone: 303-885-6955 _____________________________________________ The Colorado Rare Bird report is an informational service. Because of statewide coronavirus “Safer at Home” orders, this report is meant to keep homebound readers abreast of rare bird sightings across the state during spring migration. *It does NOT endorse and is NOT meant to encourage the pursuit of rare birds beyond your local area.* We urge readers to respect state and local restrictions on non-critical travel. *As potentially asymptomatic outside visitors, unethical urban/suburban “chase” birders who travel to more remote locales may risk exposing isolated Colorado populations to the virus.* To ensure your safety and that of others while birding, do the right thing. Please practice physical distancing, wear face masks and follow all other Covid-19 precautions. _______________________________________ 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.” _______________________________________ *Spring migration notes* Colorado’s remarkable 2020 warbler migration (more than 25 species considered rare here) may be starting to wane, at least at hotspot traps for multiple species. But some star warblers linger as birder attention remains strong. Other warblers, tanagers, vireos, grosbeaks and thrushes seem to be everywhere. Shorebirds are moving through, but more quickly – from sandpipers, dowitchers, phalaropes, Whimbrels and a Ruddy Turnstone to godwits, yellowlegs, Glossy Ibis and other leggier waders. Catch any flycatchers yet? The roster so far already includes Alder, Ash-throated, Cordilleran, Dusky, Hammond’s, Gray,Great-crested, Least, Olive-sided, Vermilion and Wood-Pewee, to name a few. Note: In an attempt to limit an already-overlong daily report, we are omitting these recently listed species from the daily report: *White-eyed Vireo, Yellow-throated Vireo, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Palm Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Northern Parula,* and* Summer Tanager.* Please continue, however, to report these birds and other finds on COBIRDS. ________________________________________ Rare birds and some out-of-place or out-of-season birds include: Long-tailed Duck (Arapahoe) MEXICAN WHIP-POOR-WILL (Fremont, *Las Animas) Anna’s Hummingbird (*Jefferson) Ruddy Turnstone (Kiowa) Red-necked Phalarope (Dolores) Least Tern (Kiowa, Mesa) Mississippi Kite (*Baca, El Paso, Huerfano, *Las Animas) Broad-winged Hawk (Jefferson) Red-headed Woodpecker (*Denver, Douglas, Huerfano, *Larimer) Vermilion Flycatcher (*Otero) Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (*Jefferson) Philadelphia Vireo (Larimer) Winter Wren (Jackson) Sedge Wren (Weld) Gray-cheeked Thrush (Bent, El Paso, Weld, Yuma) Wood Thrush (Lincoln, *Prowers) McCown’s Longspur (Larimer) Field Sparrow (Douglas, Larimer) Harris’s Sparrow (*Yuma) White-throated Sparrow (Garfield, *Yuma) Swamp Sparrow (Archuleta) Eastern Towhee (Logan) Eastern Meadowlark (*Larimer) Baltimore Oriole (Boulder, *Custer, El Paso, Jefferson) Scott’s Oriole (Broomfield) Louisiana Waterthrush (Jefferson) Northern Waterthrush (Denver, Mesa, Saguache) Golden-winged Warbler (El Paso, *Jefferson, Larimer) Blue-winged Warbler (Arapahoe, El Paso) Prothonotary Warbler (Broomfield, Jefferson) LUCY’S WARBLER (*Mesa) Connecticut Warbler (Bent) Mourning Warbler (Jefferson, Larimer, Yuma) Kentucky Warbler (Chaffee) Hooded Warbler (*Arapahoe, Cheyenne, *Fremont, Kiowa, *Larimer, Pueblo, Saguache) Blackburnian Warbler (*Denver, Larimer) Black-throated Blue Warbler (Cheyenne, Kiowa) Pine Warbler (Jefferson) Yellow-throated Warbler (Broomfield, Jefferson, Pueblo) Magnolia Warbler (Boulder, Cheyenne, Denver, Elbert, *El Paso, *Jefferson, Larimer) Bay-breasted Warbler (*Larimer, Pueblo) Grace’s Warbler (Las Animas, Ouray) Black-throated Gray Warbler (Broomfield, *Denver, *Jefferson, Kiowa, Pitkin) Hepatic Tanager (Custer) Scarlet Tanager (*El Paso, Fremont, *Rio Grande) Northern Cardinal (*Boulder) Blue Grosbeak (Larimer) *___________________________________________* *ARAPAHOE COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Hooded Warbler was reported north and west of Pipeline Trail in Cherry Creek SP by Joey Negreann. —On May 14 the continuing, very late Long-tailed Duck was reported by Quincy Reservoir. First reported by G Stacks. —On May 13 a Blue-winged Warbler was reported at Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park by Dave Hill and Cynthia Madsen. *ARCHULETA COUNTY:* —On May 15 a Swamp Sparrow was reported at Navajo SP, Ignacio by James Beatty. *BACA COUNTY:* —On May 16 two Painted Buntings were reported in Picture Canyon by Christian Nunes. —On May 16 a Mississippi Kite was reported at Comanche NG, Camp by Christian Nunes. *BENT COUNTY:* —On May 16 a Gray-cheeked Thrush was re-found at Melody Tempel Grove. It is one of two first reported May 6 by the Phenegers. —On May 13 a Connecticut Warbler was reported at Melody Tempel Grove by Jesse Casias and Christine Oblak. *BOULDER COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Northern Cardinal was reported in a yard near 21st and Meadow Avenue, Boulder by Neil Reinecke. Apparently the same bird was seen as early as May 9 on Meadow and also near 21st and Linden Avenue. —On May 13 a Magnolia Warbler was reported at Sawhill Ponds. First reported May 12 by several birders. A Magnolia Warbler also was reported May 12 at Eldorado Canyon SP by John Bryan. —On May 13 a Baltimore Oriole was reported on Bear Creek Path, East Boulder by Deborah Bowman. Another was reported May 9 at a private residence on Apple Valley Road. *BROOMFIELD COUNTY:* —On May 16, a Scott’s Oriole was reported last week at a private residence near Colorado Hills Open Space by Nancy Matovich. —On May 14 a Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported at Alexx & Michaels Pond by Chipper Phillips, David Ely and Norman Erthal. —On May 13 a Prothonotary Warbler was reported at Brainard Drive Pond by Chipper Phillips. *CHAFFEE COUNTY:* —On May 12 a Kentucky Warbler was reported at Sands Lake SWA. First reported May 8 by Jeff Guy. *CHEYENNE COUNTY:* —On May 15 a Black-throated Blue Warbler and a Hooded Warbler were reported on Cheyenne CR-CC at CR-16 creek crossing by David Dowell. —On May 15 a Magnolia Warbler was reported by David Dowell at Mitchek Ranch (private, view only from road), site of famous spring 2018 Golden-crowned Warbler stakeout. *CUSTER COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Baltimore Oriole was reported on Matterhorn Circle South in Rosita SW of Westcliffe by Kathleen Boulle. —On May 15 a male Hepatic Tanager was reported on Greenwood Road (Custer CR 389) by Nathan Pieplow. *DENVER COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported at Heron Pond Natural Area by Jake Shorty. —On May 17 a Blackburnian Warbler was re-found at First Creek at Green Valley Ranch and seen by numerous birders. First reported May 14 by Joe Chen. A Blackburnian also was reported May 13 on Sanderson Gulch Trail near Ruby Hill Park. —On May 16 a Red-headed Woodpecker was reported at First Creek @ DEN Open Space by Chris Gilbert. —On May 16 a Magnolia Warbler was reported at Bluff Lake Nature Center by Michael Dougherty and seen by numerous birders. —On May 15 a Northern Waterthrush was reported at First Creek at Green Valley Ranch by Megan Miller. First reported May 8 by Karen Drozda. *DOLORES COUNTY:* —On May 13 two Red-necked Phalaropes were reported at Glade Lake 20 miles NE of Cahone by Glenn Dunmire. *DOUGLAS COUNTY:* —On May 15 a Red-headed Woodpecker was reported at a private residence off Inspiration Drive, Parker by Marie Garon. —On May 14 a Field Sparrow was reported on North Rampart Range Road by Janet Peters. *ELBERT COUNTY:* —On May 15, a Magnolia Warbler was reported at a roadside oxbow west of Agate by Nathan Pieplow. *EL PASO COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Magnolia Warbler was reported at Fields Park, Manitou Springs by Tyler Stewart. —On May 16 s Scarlett Tanager was reported northeast of Old Colorado City in Fort Collins by Michael Rogers. —On May 16 a Golden-winged Warbler was reported at Clear Spring Ranch. First reported May 13 by Alan Ketcham. —On May 16 a Blue-winged Warbler was reported at Clear Spring Ranch. First reported May 10 by Tyler Stewart. —On May 16 a Mississippi Kite was reported over 3 Hopi St., Widefield, by Terry Liddell and one was also reported over Adams Open Space. Another kite was reported May 12 at Clear Spring Ranch. —On May 14 a Gray-cheeked Thrush was reported at Bear Creek Park East by Tyler Stewart. —On May 13 a Baltimore Oriole was reported at private birdfeeders near Cherokee Ridge Golf Course by Sharon Milito. Another was reported May 12 at a private residence on Saddle Blanket Lane north of Peyton by Leslie Hill. *—County note: Chico Basin Ranch is closed to the public*, except to dues-paying members of the birding, hunting and fishing clubs. Posts about birds seen there are being omitted from this report at the ranch’s request. *FREMONT COUNTY:* —On May 17, a Hooded Warbler was reported on the Cañon City Riverwalk (Sell Lake to Raynolds Avenue). First reported May 15 by Jerry DeBoer. —On May 16 a MEXICAN WHIP-POOR-WILL was re-heard off Oak Creek Grade Road south of Cañon City (Road 143) in Pike-San Isabel NFs. (Coordinates: 38.3296,-105.2398). First heard May 6 by Jerry DeBoer. *Because of high interest in this bird, PLEASE no playing of birdsong recordings.* —On May 13 a male Scarlet Tanager was reported on the Cañon City Riverwalk (Sell Lake to Raynolds Avenue). First reported May 9 by Mark Peterson. *GARFIELD COUNTY:* —On May 15 a White-throated Sparrow was reported in the Great Divide Survey Area (private property, no trespassing) by Josh Lefever. *HUERFANO COUNTY:* —On May 15 a Mississippi Kite was reported on Bear Creek Road (CR 340 to CR 358) by David Tønnessen and Will Anderson. —On May 13 a Red-headed Woodpecker was reported along CR 340 SW of Walsenburg by David Tønnessen. *JACKSON COUNTY:* —On May 16 a Winter Wren was reported at State Forest SP by Edward Raynor. *JEFFERSON COUNTY:* —On May 17, a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was reported at Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch by Q P and seen by numerous others. —On May 17 an Anna’s Hummingbird was reported at Soda Creek Pond by JoAnn Hackos. —On May17, a Magnolia Warbler was reported at a private residence in Littleton (W Fremont Place) by Michael Lester. —On May 17 a Pine Warbler was reported at Tucker Gulch, Golden. First reported May 13 by Barbara Baring. —On May 17 a Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported at Tucker Gulch. First reported May 13. Another was reported May 14 Chatfield SP (upstream of Kingfisher Bridge). —On May 16 a Louisiana Waterthrush was reported at Chatfield SP (upstream of Kingfisher Bridge) by Matt Rodgers. —On May 16 a Golden-winged Warbler was re-found at Tucker Gulch, Golden. First reported May 7 by Terrance Wells. —On May 15 a Mourning Warbler was reported on the Clear Creek Trail (Golden to I-70) by James McCall and Mark Chavez. —On May 15 two Baltimore Orioles were reported at Harriman Lake Park, Littleton by Jill Orsatti. —On May 13 a Broad-winged Hawk was reported at Bear Creek Lake Park by Anne Craig. —On May 13 a Prothonotary Warbler was re-found at Tucker Gulch, Golden. First reported May 9 by Michael Lester. *NOTE: Red Rocks Park is closed* indefinitely because of the Covid-19 outbreak. *KIOWA COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Worm-eating Warbler was reported at Upper Queens (Neeskah) Reservoir by Matt Newport. —On May 16 a Black-throated Blue Warbler was reported at Upper Queens (Neeskah) Reservoir by Cole Sage. —On May 14 a Ruddy Turnstone was reported at Upper Queens (Neeskah) Reservoir by Steven Mlodinow. —On May 14 a Hooded Warbler was reported at Upper Queens (Neeskah) Reservoir. First reported May 10 by David Dowell. —On May 14 a Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported at Upper Queens (Neeskah) Reservoir by Steven Mlodinow. —On May 14 a Least Tern was reported at Negronda Reservoir by Steven Mlodinow. *LARIMER COUNTY*: —On May 17 an Eastern Meadowlark x Western Meadowlark hybrid was reported at Bud Mielke Reservoir SW of Loveland. First reported May 16 by Joe Kipper.* Because this singing bird is likely trying to breed here, PLEASE no playing of birdsong recordings.* —On May 17 a Red-headed Woodpecker was reported at Running Deer & Cottonwood Hollow NAs by Robert Beauchamp. —On May 17 a Hooded Warbler was reported at CSU Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins by Jay Breidt. —On May 17 a Golden-winged Warbler was reported at Watson Lake, Belluve. First Seen May 14. —On May 16, a McCown’s Longspur was reported at Soapstone Prairie NA by Jay Breidt. —On May 16 two Bay-breasted Warblers were reported at a private residence SW of the Fort Collins Environmental Learning Center by Meena Balgopal. Another was reported May 16 on North Loomis Street, Fort Collins by Rob Sparks. —On May 16 a Blackburnian Warbler was reported at Prospect Ponds NA near Fort Collins by Bryan Tarbox. On May 15 a female Blackburnian Warbler was reported at Watson Lake, Bellvue. First seen May 14. —On May 16 a Field Sparrow was reported at Watson Lake, Bellvue and southeast of Hamilton Reservoir north of Wellington. On May 15 a Field Sparrow was reported at Lake Estes, Estes Park. First reported May 14 by Marc Hemmes. —On May 16 a Magnolia Warbler was reported at CSU Environmental Learning Center, Fort Collins by Brad Biggerstaff and seen by several others. —On May 16 a Mourning Warbler was reported at Watson Lake, Bellvue by Robert Beauchamp. —On May 15 a Philadelphia Vireo was reported at Prospect Ponds Natural Area, Fort Collins by Jim Nachel. —On May 14 a Bay-breasted Warbler was reported at Lee Martinez Park, Fort Collins by Joshua Smith. —On May 13 a Blue Grosbeak was reported on Big Thompson River Trail west of Loveland by Denise Bretting. *LAS ANIMAS COUNTY:* —On May 17 three Mississippi Kites were reported on County Road 5, Pritchett by Matt Newport. —On May 16 a MEXICAN WHIP-POOR-WILL was reported at The Nature Conservancy’s Fisher’s Peak Ranch (permission only), McBride Canyon to Mesa top loop by Christian Nunes. —On May 13 a Grace’s Warbler was reported on CR 47.7, Trinidad by David Tønnessen. *LINCOLN COUNTY:* —On May 16 a Wood Thrush was reported at Thompson Ranch (private) 15 miles NE of Limon by by Glenn Walbek. *LOGAN COUNTY:* —On May 16, an Eastern Towhee was reported at Tamarack Ranch SWA between I-76 and Crook by Jesse Casias. *MESA COUNTY: * —On May 17 one of two LUCY’S WARBLERS was re-found at Gateway Cottonwoods west of Gateway along the Dolores River. First reported April 26 by Kathleen McGinley. *Because these birds are nest-building, PLEASE no playing of birdsong recordings.* —On May 16 a Northern Waterthrush was reported at Horsethief Canyon SWA by Diane and Dave Trappett. On May 14 a Northern Waterthrush was reported at James M. Robb Colorado River SP, Pear Park. —On May 15 a Least Tern was reported at James M Robb Colorado River SP, Pear Park. First reported May 14 by Carol Ortenzio. A Least Tern also was reported May 11 on the Colorado River Trail in Grand Junction. *OTERO COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Vermilion Flycatcher was re-found at Higbee Valley Road (CR 804) about 20 miles south of La Junta by R Wolfe. *OURAY COUNTY:* —On May 12 six Grace’s Warblers were reported on Sims Mesa Trail 15 by Steve Dike, Jon Horn and Bill Harris. *PITKIN COUNTY:* —On May 16 two Black-throated Gray Warblers were reported on Red Canyon Trail (off Lower River Road NW of Woody Creek() by Bryan Gieszl. Also on May 16, six Black-throated Gray Warblers were reported on Red Rim Road. *PROWERS COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Wood Thrush was reported in a farm yard off Hwy 385 south of Lamar. First reported May 16 by Jane Stulp. *PUEBLO COUNTY:* —On May 14 a Yellow-throated warbler was re-found at Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo. First reported May 7 by Evan Carlson. —On May 13 a Hooded Warbler was reported at Runyon Lake, Pueblo by Evan Carlson. *—County note: Chico Basin Ranch is closed to the public*, except to dues-paying members of the birding, hunting and fishing clubs. Posts about birds seen there are being omitted from this report at the ranch’s request. *RIO GRANDE COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Scarlet Tanager was reported at Home Lake SWA by John Rawinski. *SAGUACHE COUNTY:* —On May 14 a Northern Waterthrush was reported in the San Luis Valley 12 miles south of Saguache by Immanuel Thompson. —On May 13 a Hooded Warbler was reported on the Lower Spanish Creek Trail, Crestone by Bayard and John Cobb. *WELD COUNTY:* —On May 16 a Sedge Wren was reported at Front Range Land & Livestock (SE of Milliken) by Zach Schiff. —On May 13 two Gray-cheeked Thrushes were reported at Norma’s Grove in Pawnee NG by Robin Jasper. *—County note: Crow Valley Campground is closed *to all human activity (per USFS district office). *YUMA COUNTY:* —On May 17 a Harris’s Sparrow and a White-throated Sparrow were reported at Stalker Lake SWA by Joey Kellner. —On May 16 a Mourning Warbler was reported at Hale Ponds by David Dowell, and 3 Mourning Warblers were reported at Hale Crossroads and the Wray Fish Hatchery by Ryan and Jack Bushong. —On May 15 a Gray-cheeked Thrush was reported at Hale Ponds by David Dowell. ____________________________________ *PLEASE NOTE:* Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Denver Field Ornithologists and other CO birding clubs have suspended all field trips scheduled for May and June, including the annual Colorado Field Ornithologists convention in Pueblo (reset for May 2021). 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