Date: March 20, 2010
e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 20, 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 (Mesa)
EURASIAN WIGEON (Mesa)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Boulder, Delta, Denver, Jefferson, Moffiat)
Thayer's Gull (Boulder)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas)
Juniper Titmouse (Jefferson)
Sage Sparrow (*Douglas/Jefferson)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano, *Pitkin)
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:
--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.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lamoureux at Cottonwood Marsh in
Boulder on March 15.
Delta County:
--7 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta
on March 17.
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 17,
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.
Douglas/Jefferson Counties:
--A Sage Sparrow was reported by Walbek at the Swim Beach at Chatfield State
Park on March 19.
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 16, Smith
reported seeing the Rusty Blackbird in a tree along the bike path west of I-70.
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 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.
--On the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt a Barrow's Goldeneye has been reported:
by King on the west end of Tabor Lake on March 7; by Henwood on Prospect Lake
on March 8; by Deininger on a small pond east of West Lake on March 14.
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at
Red Rocks on December 19. Henwood reported that the sparrow continues at least
through March 15.
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 19, Leatherman
reported that the male was observed feeding the female on the nest in the SE
corner of the cemetery.
Mesa County:
An EURASIAN WIGEON was reported by Stigen at Connected Lakes SP, on the Audubon
Trail on March 14. On March 15, Bradley reported a male EURASIAN WIGEON on the
Colorado River about 100 yards upstream from the Blue Heron Section Parking
lot.
--2 Tundra Swans were reported by Arnold at Highline State Park on March 17.
Moffat County:
--30 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke south of Craig on the Yampa
River on March 10.
Pitkin County:
--A few Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches including 2 Hepburns were reported by Filby
at Snowmass Ski Area at the top of the Village Express Chairlift on March 17.
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 Lefthand
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.
The next monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologist will be on Monday, March
22 at 7:30 pm in the Ricketson Auditorium of the Denver Museum of Nature and
Science. The program will be
Birding 2.0 -- Using Technology to Become a Better Birder by Ted Floyd, Bill
Schmoker, and Nathan Pieplow.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder, Co
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