[cobirds] Larimer Gulls (GBbG and Vega)

[Nicholas Komar]

For all you gull lovers in land-locked Colorado, we are at peak of spring gull 
migration. In Larimer County, the current Hotspots are the Larimer county 
landfill and horseshoe reservoir southwest mud flats, in Loveland. It’s also 
worth checking the ephemeral pond at the corner of US 287 and 71st St. About 
2000 gulls are currently hanging out, mostly Ring-billed and California Gulls. 
There are also about 100 Herring Gulls, 20-30 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and 
10–20 Iceland Gulls. Franklin’s Gulls are beginning to trickle through. 
Rarities include a probable Cook Inlet Gull (hybrid Herring x Glaucous-winged 
Gull), a candidate Vega Gull (see details below), Glaucous Gull and a Great 
Black-backed Gull (GBbG), all adults. I bet other rarities will turn up. I look 
forward to seeing gull reports this weekend. 

If you go to the landfill Saturday (closed on Sunday), be sure to check in at 
the front gate for parking instructions. 

Vega Gull (aka Siberian Herring Gull) would be a vagrant from the northwest 
coast of Alaska. A few have wintered in coastal Texas and Florida. Over the 
years, one is occasionally reported in Colorado but to my knowledge has not 
been formally confirmed in Colorado. AOS considers them a subspecies of Herring 
Gull. Outside of North America, they are considered a unique species, Larus 
vegae. They look like Herring Gull with dark eyes and darker gray mantles. I 
was able to get some low quality photos of the current candidate on Friday at 
Horseshoe Res and Tuesday at the Serious Texas Roadhouse Pond at US 287 and 
71st St. Photos are posted to eBird (links below):

https://ebird.org/checklist/S83969825

https://ebird.org/checklist/S84157747

Better photos may be needed to confirm this identification. 

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO


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[cobirds] Sagebrush Sparrow - Chatfield

[Gregg Goodrich]

This afternoon a very nice looking Sagebrush Sparrow just off the bike path
at Chatfield.

39.565376,-105.044052

https://ebird.org/checklist/S84141514

After going under C470 on the South Platte bike path go west to the
pedestrian bridge over the South Platte River. Cross the bridge and go west
about 100 yards on the bike path. Hope it stays a bit. Wasn’t to bothered
by the bikes and joggers. Photos on the list.


Dipper was singing under the 470 bridge. Osprey was on the platform at
Cooley Lake and had a TV flyover.


Gregg Goodrich

Highlands Ranch

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[cobirds] Wd county

['William Fink' via Colorado Birds]

Birded several places in Weld today-Windsor lake had one horned grebe and 
hardly another bird-Crom Lake had one snow goose and one ross’s goose among a 
couple of hundred Canada geese and various duck sp-Loloff had variety of geese 
and ducks but marsh and ponds south of 34 on road 59 had great variety of ducks 
including one Greater scaup amid many Lesser’s-there were 4 Sandhill cranes 
between 42 and 40 on road 45-finally 4 Blue-winged teal east of 45 and 40 
intersection about 100 yards in a small pond on the north side of the road-not 
much at Lower Latham-Beebe Draw had a Ferruginous hawk on the ground near the 
shoreline but few water birds-on way home in northwest corner of Union there 
were 4 California gulls and one Herring gull among many Ring-billeds-spring is 
coming!!  Bill Fink. Longmont 

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[cobirds] Looking for volunteer book reviewer

[Peter Burke]

COBirders,
Colorado Birds is seeking a book reviewer to provide 1-4 articles per year.
If you are interested, please send a brief note to edi...@cobirds.org.

Good birding,
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Colorado Birds Managing Editor

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[cobirds] Varied Thrush and Snow Goose/Weld

['The Nunn Guy' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

Varied Thrush 
(http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/196/4965/varied-thrush)
 
at Grandma's Garden today at 11AM-saw her snag a worm. Two Snow Goose 
(http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/photos/view/14/4964/snow-goose)
 
at Crom Lake with huge flotilla of ducks (mostly Mallard). Sharp-shinned 
Hawk (First two photos, 
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/albums/view/25/my-yard-nunn) 
bathing and watching its meals flying around. :-)

Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/birds-and-more-of-the-pawnee-national-grassland

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[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists (26 Mar 2021) 5 Raptors

[reports]

Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists
Colorado, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 26, 2021
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
-- --- -- --
Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture   0  0  0
Osprey   0  0  0
Bald Eagle   0 10 10
Northern Harrier 0  0  0
Sharp-shinned Hawk   0  6  6
Cooper's Hawk1  4  4
Northern Goshawk 0  4  4
Red-shouldered Hawk  0  0  0
Broad-winged Hawk0  0  0
Red-tailed Hawk  4107107
Rough-legged Hawk0  1  1
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  0
Ferruginous Hawk 0  6  6
Golden Eagle 0  3  3
American Kestrel 0  1  1
Merlin   0  2  2
Peregrine Falcon 0  1  1
Prairie Falcon   0  0  0
Mississippi Kite 0  0  0
Unknown Accipiter0  0  0
Unknown Buteo0  7  7
Unknown Falcon   0  2  2
Unknown Eagle0  0  0
Unknown Raptor   0  3  3

Total:   5157157
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Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 11:30:00 
Total observation time: 2.5 hours

Official Counter:Dave Hill

Observers:

Visitors:
Several hikers, runners and bikers


Weather:
The day started with sunshine and 40% clouds.  Just after noon light snow
began to fall.  Then the clouds moved in obscuring all the geography along
the west side of the ridge.  Snow intensity increased and I departed at
12:30 PM MDT.

Raptor Observations:
1 Golden Eagle (local bird who escorted 3 Red-taileds along their route
north)
1 Cooper's Hawk (migrant)
6 Red-tailed Hawk (4 adult migrants, 2 adult locals)
1 Prairie Falcon (local - flew south along the ridge)
 

Non-raptor Observations:
1 Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
2 American Crow
6 Common Raven
2 Townsend's Solitaire
6 American Robin
8 House Finch (Stegosaurus  parking lot)

Predictions:
The snow is melting.  Frozen earth in the morning, mud in the afternoon!

Report submitted by DAVID HILL ()
Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists information may be found at:
http://www.dfobirds.org


More site information at hawkcount.org:  
https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=123

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 of any skill level are always welcome.  HawkWatch at
Dinosaur Ridge is generally staffed by volunteers from about 9 AM to around
3 PM from March 1st to May 7th.

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 southwest end of lot to the 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.  (Distance: 0.56 miles, Elevation gain: 259 feet)


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[cobirds] Sapsucker in Denver City Park

[Patrick O'Driscoll]

Since 11:30 am high in trees lining path that leads SE from tennis courts
and horseshoe pits. Flighty and unpredictable but seems to be moving SE.
Unsure if Yellow-bellied or Red-naped but both exceedingly rare here. Will
confirm after viewing photos at home.

Patrick O’Driscoll
Denver

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[cobirds] No Pine Warbler Today

['Bill Prather' via Colorado Birds]

For the first time since 8 December 2020 I did not see Lazarusa, the female 
Pine Warbler at my feeder East of Longmont this AM.  On her way north I 
guess.Bill Prather, Longmont

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Re: [cobirds] Boulder White Goose ID

[Christian Nunes]

Hi all,

This bird looks fine for an immature Ross's Goose. It's surrounded by Cackling 
Geese, not Canadas, for what it's worth.


Christian Nunes

Longmont, CO


From: cobirds@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Jeff 
Percell 
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2021 10:08 AM
To: Colorado Birds 
Subject: Re: [cobirds] Boulder White Goose ID

Hi David,

I just now saw your post, but I went out yesterday and spent some time 
observing from both Prince Lake No 2 and Erie Lake (Reservoir according to 
eBird), as this (presumably same) bird that has been previously reported a few 
times this week from Erie Lake.

I was able to get better views from the Erie Lake side, but still not great 
photos. I posted several to my checklists below. I believe it to be a Ross's 
Goose based on the short stubby bill, completely lacking a grin patch. To me it 
appeared smaller than the nearby Canadas, which there was also some Cacklers on 
the lake as well.

I'd certainly appreciate any feedback on the ID, as this would be my first 
Ross's Goose.

My checklists:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S84088989
https://ebird.org/checklist/S84083104

Other checklists from 3/20 and 3/23:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S83777625
https://ebird.org/checklist/S83968146

Thanks,
Jeff Percell
Erie, CO
On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 2:17:12 PM UTC-6 David Waltman wrote:
The bill is smaller than on a Snow Goose which I think comes from part Ross’s.  
Also, the base of the bill is almost straight like a Ross’s instead of an arc 
like a Snow.
David
On 03/25/2021 12:59 PM 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds 
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What are the attributes cause you to think it’s part Ross’s goose? Thanks for 
the thoughts on that.


Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county
Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 25, 2021, at 8:14 AM, DAVID J WALTMAN  wrote:

Yesterday, 24 March, I photographed an interesting white goose at Prince Lake 
#2.  It was roughly the size of nearby Canada Geese, too big for a Ross's 
Goose.  The bill was too large for Ross's and did not have the perfectly 
straight vertical base of a Ross's.  The head was not perfectly round like a 
Ross's.  The bill appeared too small for a Canada Goose and did not have a 
significant grin patch.  In summary, the head features were intermediate 
between Ross's and Snow.  I conclude that this is a Ross's Goose x Snow Goose 
hybrid.  See attached photo.



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Re: [cobirds] Boulder White Goose ID

[Jeff Percell]

Hi David,

I just now saw your post, but I went out yesterday and spent some time 
observing from both Prince Lake No 2 and Erie Lake (Reservoir according to 
eBird), as this (presumably same) bird that has been previously reported a 
few times this week from Erie Lake. 

I was able to get better views from the Erie Lake side, but still not great 
photos. I posted several to my checklists below. I believe it to be a 
Ross's Goose based on the short stubby bill, completely lacking a grin 
patch. To me it appeared smaller than the nearby Canadas, which there was 
also some Cacklers on the lake as well.

I'd certainly appreciate any feedback on the ID, as this would be my first 
Ross's Goose. 

My checklists:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S84088989
https://ebird.org/checklist/S84083104

Other checklists from 3/20 and 3/23:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S83777625
https://ebird.org/checklist/S83968146

Thanks,
Jeff Percell
Erie, CO
On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 2:17:12 PM UTC-6 David Waltman wrote:

> The bill is smaller than on a Snow Goose which I think comes from part 
> Ross’s.  Also, the base of the bill is almost straight like a Ross’s 
> instead of an arc like a Snow. 
> David 
>
> On 03/25/2021 12:59 PM 'Deborah Carstensen' via Colorado Birds <
> cob...@googlegroups.com> wrote: 
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>   
> What are the attributes cause you to think it’s part Ross’s goose? Thanks 
> for the thoughts on that.   
>
>
> Deb Carstensen, Arapahoe county  
> Sent from my iPhone 
>
> On Mar 25, 2021, at 8:14 AM, DAVID J WALTMAN  wrote: 
>
> Yesterday, 24 March, I photographed an interesting white goose at Prince 
> Lake #2.  It was roughly the size of nearby Canada Geese, too big for a 
> Ross's Goose.  The bill was too large for Ross's and did not have the 
> perfectly straight vertical base of a Ross's.  The head was not perfectly 
> round like a Ross's.  The bill appeared too small for a Canada Goose and 
> did not have a significant grin patch.  In summary, the head features were 
> intermediate between Ross's and Snow.  I conclude that this is a Ross's 
> Goose x Snow Goose hybrid.  See attached photo. 
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Re: [cobirds] Re: New Options for Birding State Wildlife Areas

[Pam Piombino]

Thanks, Jay for these details and your volunteer work.

We followed your link immediately to purchase a 5 year CoSAR card for $12.

Pam and Joe Piombino



On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 8:01 AM jay...@gmail.com  wrote:

> I wanted to add my twenty five cents to this topic as it's come up several
> times here in the past.  My background comes from being a volunteer SAR
> member with Mesa County from 2005-07.  Following comments are based on my
> knowledge of how things worked back then, but I believe it still works the
> same way now.
>
> Colorado adds a 25 cent surcharge to fishing and hunting licenses that
> goes to (basically) a SAR reimbursement fund.  Anytime we were on a search,
> we'd ask the individuals if they had a current hunting or fishing license
> or a stand alone CoSAR card. If yes, that would allow the responding agency
> (Sheriff's Office) to apply for reimbursement with DOLA (Dept. of Local
> Affairs).  DOLA takes in all the requests that come in from across the
> state, and based on available budget, they'd divy out the available
> dollars.   SAR teams will NEVER try to determine if someone has a license
> before starting a search.
>
> To sum up:
> 1)  SAR teams in CO will never charge for a rescue.  SAR is handled by
> county Sheriff's Offices and most counties all have 501.c.3 (Non-profit)
> entities set up and staffed by volunteers that donate their time and
> equipment.
> 2) If you need a medevac helicopter (or ambulance) ride?  Oh yeah, you're
> gonna pay for that.
> 3) I strongly encourage all birders to get a CoSAR card.  It's cheap, and
> if you ever need help from a local SAR team, they'll be able to ask for
> reimbursement.  https://www.scrg.org/about-us/cosar-card/
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jay Hutchins
> Longmont CO
>
>
>
> On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 11:04:48 AM UTC-6 piombi...@gmail.com
> wrote:
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>> Thanks for the clarification. Pam
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 25, 2021, 10:48 AM plarimer  wrote:
>>
>>> Pam expresses a misunderstanding that often comes up about the Search
>>> and Rescue (SAR) fees on hunting and fishing licenses.  This fee is not
>>> "coverage" for anything, but is simply a donation to SAR for purchase of
>>> new equipment and for training of their volunteers.  SAR never charges for
>>> a rescue.  You will be charged for medical care provided by professionals,
>>> but not by the volunteer SAR's.  if you want better and complete coverage
>>> for that, you should check with your health insurance company and perhaps
>>> become a member of Reach air ambulance services.  I also carry a SPOT
>>> satellite unit (buy one at REI) so that I can alert SAR instantly from
>>> anywhere in the world if I'm in a life threatening situation, as well as
>>> rescue if we are simply stranded, such as a vehicle breakdown in the
>>> backcountry.  SPOT works with GEOS International insurance out of Houston.
>>> That way, I do have insurance that will evacuate my wife or myself from any
>>> life threatening situation that we have anywhere in the world, with the
>>> exception of about a half dozen hotspots that most of us won't get near to
>>> anyway.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 3:23:26 PM UTC-6 acer...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Hello Birders,

 I received the below message from CPW today. Starting May 1, you will
 be able to purchase a Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass, similar to a state
 parks pass, to access SWAs. You will no longer be required to purchase a
 hunting or fishing license for access.  See details on pricing and more
 below.

 I'm looking forward to exploring these areas and grateful to CPW for
 listening to residents and adding the new option.

 Amy

 Amy Cervene
 Arvada, Jefferson


 -- Forwarded message -
 From: Colorado Parks and Wildlife 
 Date: Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM
 Subject: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves new pass for
 state wildlife areas
 To: 


 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


 *Travis Duncan Statewide Public Information Officer 720-595-8294
 <(720)%20595-8294> / travis.dun...@state.co.us*
 *Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves new pass for state
 wildlife areas*
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 March 23, 2021

 DENVER – At its virtual meeting last week, the Colorado Parks and
 Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to approve a new Colorado State
 Wildlife Area Pass as an option to access state wildlife areas. The new
 pass will go on sale May 1, 2021.

 “This is an important step in ensuring everyone who visits our state
 wildlife areas is contributing to their management and maintenance,” said
 CPW Director Dan Prenzlow.

 The annual Colorado SWA Pass will be available on May 1, 2021 by
 visiting any CPW office or online at cpwshop.com
 .
 The 

Re: [cobirds] Re: New Options for Birding State Wildlife Areas

[jay...@gmail.com]

I wanted to add my twenty five cents to this topic as it's come up several 
times here in the past.  My background comes from being a volunteer SAR 
member with Mesa County from 2005-07.  Following comments are based on my 
knowledge of how things worked back then, but I believe it still works the 
same way now.

Colorado adds a 25 cent surcharge to fishing and hunting licenses that goes 
to (basically) a SAR reimbursement fund.  Anytime we were on a search, we'd 
ask the individuals if they had a current hunting or fishing license or a 
stand alone CoSAR card. If yes, that would allow the responding agency 
(Sheriff's Office) to apply for reimbursement with DOLA (Dept. of Local 
Affairs).  DOLA takes in all the requests that come in from across the 
state, and based on available budget, they'd divy out the available 
dollars.   SAR teams will NEVER try to determine if someone has a license 
before starting a search.

To sum up:
1)  SAR teams in CO will never charge for a rescue.  SAR is handled by 
county Sheriff's Offices and most counties all have 501.c.3 (Non-profit) 
entities set up and staffed by volunteers that donate their time and 
equipment.
2) If you need a medevac helicopter (or ambulance) ride?  Oh yeah, you're 
gonna pay for that.
3) I strongly encourage all birders to get a CoSAR card.  It's cheap, and 
if you ever need help from a local SAR team, they'll be able to ask for 
reimbursement.  https://www.scrg.org/about-us/cosar-card/

Hope this helps!

Jay Hutchins
Longmont CO



On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 11:04:48 AM UTC-6 piombi...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks for the clarification. Pam
>
> On Thu, Mar 25, 2021, 10:48 AM plarimer  wrote:
>
>> Pam expresses a misunderstanding that often comes up about the Search and 
>> Rescue (SAR) fees on hunting and fishing licenses.  This fee is not 
>> "coverage" for anything, but is simply a donation to SAR for purchase of 
>> new equipment and for training of their volunteers.  SAR never charges for 
>> a rescue.  You will be charged for medical care provided by professionals, 
>> but not by the volunteer SAR's.  if you want better and complete coverage 
>> for that, you should check with your health insurance company and perhaps 
>> become a member of Reach air ambulance services.  I also carry a SPOT 
>> satellite unit (buy one at REI) so that I can alert SAR instantly from 
>> anywhere in the world if I'm in a life threatening situation, as well as 
>> rescue if we are simply stranded, such as a vehicle breakdown in the 
>> backcountry.  SPOT works with GEOS International insurance out of Houston.  
>> That way, I do have insurance that will evacuate my wife or myself from any 
>> life threatening situation that we have anywhere in the world, with the 
>> exception of about a half dozen hotspots that most of us won't get near to 
>> anyway.  
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 3:23:26 PM UTC-6 acer...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Birders,
>>>
>>> I received the below message from CPW today. Starting May 1, you will be 
>>> able to purchase a Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass, similar to a state 
>>> parks pass, to access SWAs. You will no longer be required to purchase a 
>>> hunting or fishing license for access.  See details on pricing and more 
>>> below. 
>>>
>>> I'm looking forward to exploring these areas and grateful to CPW for 
>>> listening to residents and adding the new option.
>>>
>>> Amy
>>>
>>> Amy Cervene
>>> Arvada, Jefferson
>>>
>>>
>>> -- Forwarded message -
>>> From: Colorado Parks and Wildlife 
>>> Date: Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM
>>> Subject: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves new pass for 
>>> state wildlife areas
>>> To: 
>>>
>>>
>>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
>>>
>>>
>>> *Travis Duncan Statewide Public Information Officer 720-595-8294 
>>> <(720)%20595-8294> / travis.dun...@state.co.us* 
>>> *Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves new pass for state 
>>> wildlife areas* 
>>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>>> March 23, 2021
>>>
>>> DENVER – At its virtual meeting last week, the Colorado Parks and 
>>> Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to approve a new Colorado State 
>>> Wildlife Area Pass as an option to access state wildlife areas. The new 
>>> pass will go on sale May 1, 2021. 
>>>
>>> “This is an important step in ensuring everyone who visits our state 
>>> wildlife areas is contributing to their management and maintenance,” said 
>>> CPW Director Dan Prenzlow.  
>>>
>>> The annual Colorado SWA Pass will be available on May 1, 2021 by 
>>> visiting any CPW office or online at cpwshop.com 
>>> .
>>>  
>>> The pass will be priced similarly to a resident annual fishing license and 
>>> revenue from the new SWA pass will be used to manage and maintain SWAs. 
>>>
>>> *Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass*
>>> annual: $36.08*
>>> 1 day: $9
>>> Youth (ages 16-17) annual: $10.07
>>> Senior (ages 65