[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: April 10, 2012 e-mail: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Birds Alert for Tuesday, April 10, 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) TRUMPETER SWAN (Larimer) MEXICAN DUCK (Pueblo) Surf Scoter (Bent) Red-necked Grebe (Pueblo) LEAST BITTERN (Fremont) GLOSSY IBIS (Montrose) Dunlin (Weld) RUFF (Yuma) ICELAND GULL (Weld) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer, Weld) White-winged Dove (Boulder) Greater Roadrunner (Huerfano) Black Phoebe (Fremont) Eastern Phoebe (Bent, *Douglas/Jefferson, Fremont) BLACK-CHINNED SPARROW (*Mesa) Sage Sparrow (Boulder) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson, Prowers) Please note, detailed directions to most of the following locations can be found on the Colorado County Birding Website: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/index.phphttp://www.coloradocountybrding.com/index.php Bent County: --An ad male Surf Scoter and Eastern Phoebe were reported by Peterson near the dam at John Martin Reservoir on March 31. On April 1, Jones reported an Eastern Phoebe below the dam. Boulder County: --A singing White-winged Dove was reported by Pieplow in the Gunbarrel area of Boulder on April 5. Directions: Take Jay Road east from the Diagonal Hwy, go north on Spine, turn right at the third intersection onto White Rock Circle. Drive about 2 blocks to where the road begins curving left and a park appears on the right. Park in the area. The bird was singing from the top of a cottonwood tree along the stream that form the southern border of the park --A Sage Sparrow was reported by Floyd at the dam at Stearns Lake in Boulder County on April 7. The sparrow was seen again on April 8 by Gent. Douglas/Jefferson County: An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Kibbe at Phoebe Bridge near the mouth of Plum Creek at Chatfield State Park on March 28. On March 29, Prickett reported a pair of Eastern Phoebes at Phoebe Bridge. On March 31, Bob Spencer reported seeing one Eastern Phoebe and later his son saw the pair of Eastern Phoebes at Phoebe Bridge. On April 7, Kingery reported two Eastern Phoebes at Kingfisher Bridge at Chatfield. On April 9, Kibbe reported both pairs of Eastern Phoebes at their respective bridges at Chatfield. Fremont County: --Black Phoebes were reported by Moss at Florence River Park and below the MacKenzie Ave bridge in Canon City on April 2. --At Holcim Wetlands on April 8, Mlodinow reported hearing a singing LEAST BITTERN. --Black and Eastern Phoebes were reported by Mlodinow at Florence River Park on April 8. Huerfano County: --A Greater Roadrunner was reported by Neldner at Lathrop SP on April 5. Jefferson County: --The GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW at Red Rocks Trading Post feeders continued to be seen through April 3, as reported by Henwood. Larimer County: --The TRUMPETER SWAN at Duck Lake was reported by Komar on April 8. Directions: Take Windsor Exit from I-25 (Exit 262), go west on CR 32 (Carpenter Road) 2 miles and pull over to view the lake on the left side. Beware of high-speed traffic. Mesa County: --A singing BLACK-CHINNED SPARROW was reported by Arnold in Devils Kitchen in Colorado National Monument on April 9. Montrose County: --A GLOSSY IBIS was reported by Dexter at a farm pond 1/2 mile west of Nucla on Fifth Ave just east of the sewer lagoons on April 5. Prowers County: --An imm GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Ashby at Lamar Community College Woods on April 8. Pueblo County: --A breeding plumaged Red-necked Grebe was reported by Mlodinow at Pueblo Reservoir near the east end on April 8. --On April 8, Mlodinow reported that the MEXICAN DUCK continues at Pueblo City Park. Weld County: --A basic plumaged Dunlin was reported by Kellner on CR 59 south of Hwy 34 on April 1. --On April 1, Mlodinow reported 1 ad ICELAND GULL and 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull (1-st cyc) circling above St Vrain SP. --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Mlodinow at Timnath Reservoir on April 1. --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Mlodinow at Union Reservoir on April 1. Yuma County: --A REEVE (female RUFF) was reported by Ashby at Bonny Reservoir on April 8. It was seen from the dam with a flock of shorebirds. Upcoming DFO Field Trips: The DFO trip for Saturday, April 14 will be a Photography Workshop to Mary Carter Greenway in Littleton. Leader Lee Farrell (303-932-7859 or lee_farrell At comcast.net to register (limit 8 photographers). Meet at 0700 at Carson Nature Center parking lot, located just northeast of the park-n-ride at Santa Fe and Mineral. Off
[cobirds] Prospect Park Wheatridge
Bill Hackos saw two immature Swainson's Hawks and a FOS Spotted Towhee singing at Prospect Park in Wheatridge on Monday, April 9. JoAnn Hackos Evergreen CO joann.hac...@comtech-serv.com 303-232-7586 -- 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Death notice of well-known birder
This is notice that long-time Colorado birder, Warner Reeser passed away Monday night; he was 97. He was president of the DFO during the 60's and was one of the founding members of the Estes Park Birding club. He and Mom have a portion of a wildlife trail around Lake Estes named in their honor. He died at the Good Samaritan Society in Loveland. A rrangements are pending. Rick Reeser -- 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] HSR: Dinosaur Ridge (09 Apr 2012) 10 Raptors
Dinosaur Ridge Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 09, 2012 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 16 17 Osprey 1 5 6 Bald Eagle 0 1 7 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 3 6 Cooper's Hawk1 10 18 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 1 34185 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 2 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 2 9 American Kestrel 0 9 29 Merlin 0 0 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Prairie Falcon 0 0 6 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter4 7 11 Unknown Buteo0 2 10 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 2 2 6 Total: 10 91321 -- Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours Official Counter:Roger Rouch Observers:Bill Flowers, Bill Wuerthele Visitors: A group of about 8 hikers stopped briefly and asked where the tally board for migrating raptors was located. Weather: A cool morning with temperatures warming into the upper 60's with a mild breeze from the east off and on during the day. Mostly clear. A light haze along all horizons in the afternoon. Raptor Observations: Most migrating raptors were along the west ridge at the limit of binoculars and requiring a scope for potential identification. There was a small flurry of activity near the noon hour. A migrating Osprey flew straight down the ridge and was the bird of the day. Several local redtail observations during the day with a light juvenile observed several times over and along the sides of the ridge. Also two local turkey vultures, a local kestrel, and local prairie. Non-raptor Observations: Spotted towhee, robin, and meadow lark were heard singing and sighted in small numbers. A group of 8 raven cruised up and down the ridge for part of the day. A crow, two dark-eyed junco, three western scrub jay, four rock pigeons, a solitare, two mountain bluebirds, and two white-throated swifts. Predictions: There seems to be a pattern for migrators over the west ridge and distant, with a few more of the later season species showing up. Report submitted by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (jeff.bi...@rmbo.org) Dinosaur Ridge information may be found at: http://www.rmbo.org/ Site Description: Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular. Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or Dusky Grouse. Birders are always welcome. The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory from about 9 AM to around 4 PM from the first week of March to the first week of May. Directions to site: From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from the south side of lot to hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading east on an old two-track and quickly turns south onto a trail on the west side of the ridge. When the trail nears the top of the ridge, turn left, head through the gate, and walk to the
[cobirds] Northern Parula/Fountain
Adrienne reported (photo) Yellow-rumped Warbler yesterday-today she got something even better (photo) ... :-) ... private residence. http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/unknown-5 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/Y_Ks3NsPBfMJ. 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Re: Northern Parula/Fountain
Better photo of parula http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/northern-parula-1 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ On Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:53:45 AM UTC-6, The Nunn Guy wrote: Adrienne reported (photo) Yellow-rumped Warbler yesterday-today she got something even better (photo) ... :-) ... private residence. http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/unknown-5 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/NcIsNgiUSI0J. 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Am. Avocets / Jeffco
The Avocets are back at Kountze Lake (Bel Mar Park). One pair, foraging fervently in the usual spot (NE quadrant of the lake). Dave Cameron denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/yDXTVzC7CJEJ. 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Colo Spgs Hawkwatch, Tuesday 4/10
Hi COBirders, Tuesday 4/9/12 report for Colorado Springs' unofficial Hawkwatch (Sorry there have been no reports here recently - it wasn't for lack of interest - we were in California visiting our new granddaughter.) Observed today from 11:00-1:30 pm: not much despite SE winds and a good hazy, cloud screen for viewing silhouettes Red-tailed Hawk - 2, one resident at least Peregrine Falcon - 1, very high, at about 11:30 Am Kestrel - 1 plus many White-throated Swift (50+ for a while), Com Raven (5+), BB Magpie, W Scrub Jay Good Birding, Steve Brown Colorado Springs, Mountain Shadows neighborhood -- 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] owls
Hi All, I have been studying two pairs of Northern Pygmy-Owls. The first pair began incubating this morning and the other pair began incubating yesterday or the day before. I have one NOPO nest were I work and interestingly enough, that pair is using the same nest that they used in 2009. IScott Rashid Estes Park -- 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] HSR: Dinosaur Ridge (10 Apr 2012) 22 Raptors
Dinosaur Ridge Colorado, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 10, 2012 --- SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total Season Total -- --- -- -- Black Vulture0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 8 24 25 Osprey 2 7 8 Bald Eagle 0 1 7 Northern Harrier 0 0 0 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 3 6 Cooper's Hawk3 13 21 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0 Broad-winged Hawk0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 7 41192 Rough-legged Hawk0 0 2 Swainson's Hawk 0 0 1 Ferruginous Hawk 0 0 2 Golden Eagle 0 2 9 American Kestrel 2 11 31 Merlin 0 0 2 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 3 Prairie Falcon 0 0 6 Mississippi Kite 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter0 7 11 Unknown Buteo0 2 10 Unknown Falcon 0 0 1 Unknown Eagle0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 2 6 Total: 22113343 -- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours Official Counter:Paul Slingsby Observers:Art Hudak Visitors: At 10, MST, 3 teachers and 17 3rd grade students from The Logan School for Creative Learning arrived, Elizabeth Wroe had coordinated the visit with us. These students knew their hawks. They made entries in logbooks, had hawk ID sheets from RMBO, and some made sketches that could be identified as, for instance, an Osprey. Check the hourly accounts for more comments on these sharp minded students. Weather: Warm (10 deg. to 21 deg. C), sunny, with a pleasant breeze. Almost no clouds. There was a brown haze over Denver Metro but our visibility was unlimited. Raptor Observations: All of our raptors travelled along Dinosaur Ridge. Some flew near ridge level, some soared very high from the gap in the ridge just south of our viewing platform. Non-raptor Observations: Breeding was confirmed for Spotted Towhee, one was seen carrying nest material nearby. We also saw Western Meadowlarks (2), Black-billed Magpies (7), American Robins (4) Northern Flickers (2), Western Bluebirds (2), Townsend's Solitaires (2), Scrub Jays (2), and a Barn Swallow. Most birds are now singing frequently. Predictions: Hawks in the morning, seen mainly over Dinosaur Ridge. Too bad you missed the students! Report submitted by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (jeff.bi...@rmbo.org) Dinosaur Ridge information may be found at: http://www.rmbo.org/ Site Description: Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular. Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or Dusky Grouse. Birders are always welcome. The hawkwatch is generally staffed by volunteers from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory from about 9 AM to around 4 PM from the first week of March to the first week of May. Directions to site: From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from the south side of lot to hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading east on an old two-track and quickly turns south onto a trail on the west side of the ridge. When the trail nears the top of the ridge, turn left, head through the gate, and walk to the clearly-visible, flat area at the crest of the ridge. -- You received this message because you are
[cobirds] Turkey Vulture, Jeffco
1 FOS Turkey Vulture checking out pdog options over N Table Mt in Jeffco late this afternoon! 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 -- 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] American Dipper in Adams Co. today
Hi Birders I saw an American Dipper in Clear Creek at Lowell Blvd.(Adams Co.) today at 6:55 pm. Two friends joined me at about 7 pm. We watched the bird until 7:33 pm. Other birds seen were a Belted Kingfisher and Mallard. I was at Lowell Ponds (Adams Co.) earlier in the afternoon; a Snowy Egret and a Black-Crowned Nightheron were there for the first time this season. Bob Canter, Denver CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/BINssy7U6MAJ. 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] Turkey Vulture, SLV
First Turkey Vulture that I have seen this season, east of Del Norte, noon, 4/10. Virginia Simmons, Del Norte -- 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 this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
