Date: January 31, 2010
e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 5 am
sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.
Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this
species in this report)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Larimer, Pueblo, Summit)
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Broomfield, Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
Northern Pygmy Owl (Delta)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Fremont, *Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Grand)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Mesa)
Black Rosy-Finch (Mesa)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
Common Redpoll (Routt)
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Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county
and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last
name.
Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on
January 10. On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the
Platte south of 88th near the spillway.
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed
Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte. On January 30, Kwong reported
3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west
of the Platte.
Broomfield County:
--An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in
the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29.
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the
Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19. On January 30,
Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence
Park.
-Northern Pygmy Owl has been visiting the yard of Andrea Robinsong in
Hotchkiss since January 24. If you want to try to see the owl contact Andrea
at 970-872-3952 (H) or 970-623-2113.
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on
December 27. Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.
Directions: On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert
Road, Scott Road W. Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right
again onto Prairie View Lane. Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in
area. Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches. Thanks to Bill
Maynard for posting the information. On January 28, Parchman reported that owl
was seen in the same neighborhood.
Fremont County:
--Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on
January 30 which she first spotted on October 29.
Grand County:
--An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in
Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29. His address is
213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby. Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the
front and along the street. There has also been a Lark Sparrow around. The
house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School. Brad's
phone number is 970-887-9429.
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at
Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders. The sparrow was seen
on January 29 by Kibbe. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to
attrack the birds.
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview
Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and
south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
Leatherman had a quick view of the female flying over Section 2 on January 26.
--A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Rashid on Lake Estes on January
26.
Mesa County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Lambeth on the debris slope
below the road between the 2 tunnels of the west entrance to Colorado National
Monument on January 25. 90% were Black, 9% Gray-crowned, 1% Brown-capped. A
scope was needed.
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of
Pueblo Reservoir on January 23. The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond
on January 26.
--An ad Glaucous Gull was reported by Percival on January 12 at Pueblo
Reservoir and relocated by Drummond on January 26.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in
pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18. It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet,
Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos. The PINE WARBLER was refound
by Hinds on January 30.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again
by Hinds on January 30 at Pueblo City Park.
Routt County:
--2 f Common Redpolls were reported by Hughes coming to her thistle feeder in
Steamboat Springs on January 24, then a m and f came on January 26 and 27. She
would be happy to have birders
visit to see the Common Redpolls. She has moved the feeder so
that it is visible from the outside in case she is not home. Her address is
1848 Hunters Court, Steamboat Springs, Phone: 970-870-6267, e-mail:
skib...@zirkel.us. Park on the street or drive down driveway if you have 4
wheel drive. If she is not home walk down the driveway and around the left
side of the house to the side porch. The feeder is hanging from the back
porch, but is visible from the side porch. Wear snow boots since the snow is
rather deep on the side of the house. If they are home, the best view is from
her kitchen window. Directions: US 40 to Walton Creek Road. Turn East onto
Walton Creek Road. Walton Creek Road to Village Drive. Turn right on Village
Drive and go to Meadow Lane. Turn right on Meadow Land and go to first Stop
Sign (Bear Drive). Turn left on Bear Drive and go 2 blocks to Hunters Court.
Turn right on Hunters Court. Her house is the 6th house on the right -- beige
with light trim and a "Chateau Hughes" sign hanging from the front porch.
Hughes reported that the Common Redpolls have not been seen since January 27.
Once they appear on the RBA they seem
to disappear.
Summit County:
--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment
Plant on December 28. On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes
at the treatment plant.
Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near
Windsor on January 6. It was discovered earlier by Elens. The hawk is moving
around. On January 30, Zilly reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 31 will be to 88th and the Platte River
led by Chishun Kwong and Joanna Chan (720-304-2073). Meet at 0900 at parking
lot at 88th and Platte for 1/2 trip. Scopes would be helpful.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder, Co
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