Date: March 14, 2010
e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, March 14, 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)
Tundra Swan (Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, Moffiat, Pueblo)
Thayer's Gull (Boulder)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas)
Juniper Titmouse (*Jefferson)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Adams)
Rusty Blackbird (*Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
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:
--The juv Harris's Sparrow continues at least through 7 March
at the feeders at Rocky Mountain Arsenal as reported by Huffstater.
--Blackburn reported that at least one Long-tailed Duck (female) continues near
88th and the S. Platte. It was on West Gravel Pond on March 11.
Boulder County:
--An ad Thayer's Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on March 8.
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 March 11,
Thornton-Kolbe reported that the male Barrow's Goldeneye was north of the
Florida Bridge.
Douglas County:
--3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) were reported by Huffstater west
of Sedalia on Hwy 67 just east of Rampart Range Road on March 9.
Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders
in La Veta on February 26 and continue at least through March 11. If you want
to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
Jefferson County:
--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 on the Wheat
Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield. On the morning of March 12, Nelson
reported seeing the male Rusty Blackbird closer to the parking lot than the
orange cone. There is a parking lot off of Youngfield between 38th and 44th
Ave. Walk west on the bike path under I-70 and start looking for the orange
cone. Thanks to Dick Schottler and Glenn Walbek for the parking information.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by King on the west end of Tabor Lake
in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on March 7.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Henwood on Prospect Lake in the
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on March 8.
--A Juniper Titmouse was reported at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch on March 6
by Luper and Clark. The Titmouse was seen again on March 13 by many birders as
reported by Severs.
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview
Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. Leatherman reported on March 8 the
White-winged Crossbill pair were observed mating. On March 12, Henwood
reported that the pair continue to be present in the SE corner of the cemetery.
--3 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1m, 2f) were reported by Bruening on the Lafarge plant
ponds in Fort Collins off of Zeigler Road on March 7. On March 8, DeFonso
found the 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Environmental Learning Center.
Moffat County:
--30 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke south of Craig on the Yampa
River on March 10.
Pueblo County:
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park on
January 18 and was still present on March 6 as reported by Percival.
--At Chico Basin Ranch (fee), Bill Maynard reported 2 Tundra Swans on HQ pond
and they flew to Rose Pond and a male Barrow's Goldeneye on HQ pond on March 6.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, March 14 will be to Barr Lake State Park led by
Tim Smart s...@juno.com. Meet the leader at 0830 at the Visitor's Center.
Bring lunch, water, a scope, and 2-way radio if you have them. Remember Sunday
is the start of daylight savings time. State Parks Pass required.
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, March 20 will be Birding by Snowshoe:
Boulder's High Country led by Bill Schmoker bill.schmo...@gmail.com. Meet the
Leader at the Brainard Lake Trailhead above Ward )http://tinyurl.com/Brainard)
at 0800. Be prepared to showshoe up the fairly steep approach to Leafhand
Reservoir and the Krummholz above (Approx 2 miles, gaining nearly 1000 feet)
looking for mountain birds along the way. Once above treeline we will search
for White-tailed Ptarmigan. Snowshoes required, poles highly recommended. For
showshoe rental check out local retailers such as REI (in Boulder). Dress
warmly in layers; warm boots, gloves, hat, a suitable daypack, lunch and water
required. RSVP to Bill by email so that you can be contacted if weather or
snow condition necessitate changes in the plan.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, March 21 will be to the Pueblo Area led by Paul
Slingsby (303-422-3728, pasling...@comcast.net). Meet the Leader at 0600 at
Yosemite St at C-470: from I-25 exit County Line Rd, go west to Yosemite.
Follow Yosemite south as it curves around to the last right-hand turn before
C-470. Park in the SE corner of the lot there. Full-day trip with easy
hiking; bring lunch, water, scope, and two-way radio if you have them.
Register with Leader beforehand.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder, Co
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