Date: February 4, 2010
e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, February 4, 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)
TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Denver, Pueblo, Summit)
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Broomfield)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, Pueblo)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek)
Chihuahuan Raven (Weld)
Carolina Wren (Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Field Sparrow (Otero)
Harris's Sparrow (*Adams, Grand)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Snow Bunting (Park)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
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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:
--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. On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6
Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir. On
February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's
Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
--A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the
visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3. The Arsenal is noW
open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
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.
Clear Creek County:
--An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road
closure on the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31. He also reported 3
White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit.
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.
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte
River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14. On February 1,
Henwood reported the male Barrow's Goldeneye near the Florida bridge.
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 February 2, Colorado Ben 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 30 by Wilberding. Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering
it to attrack the birds.
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbill was reported by Leatherman in Grandview
Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. After last being seen on January 26,
Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, &
G) on February 2. The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on
February 2.
Otero County:
--Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31.
--5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky
Ford on February 2. Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson
confirmed the sighting. But the swans took off and headed SE.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane
Nelson refound it on February 2.
Park County:
--A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285
on Janaury 31. CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction.
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. Mark Miller reported that he heard the Long-tailed Duck
singing almost like yodeling on January 31.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the
SWA side on January 31.
--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 Mark Miller on January 31.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again
by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park.
--A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about
two weeks. It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1.
Birders are welcome to try for the bird. His yard is in the NW corner of Birch
and Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye. Park in the driveway or on Norton.
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since
late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days.
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 31, Kibbe reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.
--A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Hall on January 31 at I-25 where it
crosses the St Vrain River. This is east of Longmont.
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by
Chris Owns (303-772-6048). Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center.
From I-25, take exit 240. Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County
Line Road, then 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave. Bring lunch and
drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look
for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). Meet the leader at
0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit I-25 at 58th Ave, go
west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right. Bring
lunch and drinking water. State Parks pass may be needed.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder, Co
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