Compiler: Joe Roller Date August 5, 2013 email: rba AT cobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 5, 2013 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including county, and dates for each sighting. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Highlight species include (* indicates new information on this species in this report): MOTTLED DUCK (Morgan) WHITE IBIS (Alamosa) Snowy Plover (Alamosa, Bent) Piping Plover (Bent) RED KNOT (Bent) LAUGHING GULL (Weld) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Weld) White-winged Dove (Lamar) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Lamar) Black Phoebe (Fremont, Montrose) Eastern Phoebe (Boulder) Cassin's Kingbird (Weld) Purple Martin (Delta, Ouray, Rio Blanco) Black-throated Sparrow (Montrose) Northern Cardinal (Lamar) Indigo Bunting (Washington) ALAMOSA COUNTY: --A WHITE IBIS was reported by Brian Harmon about a mile north of the golf course on North River Road in Alamosa at 10:30 am on July 26. Later it was seen about two miles from this location. The Ibis was not seen on July 27. On July 28, Neldner reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen again in the afternoon. On July 30, Burt reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen at Alamosa Ranch. For help in locating the bird call Brian Harmon at 719-927-1584. --6 Snowy Plovers were reported by Neldner at Blanca Wetlands on July 28. BENT COUNTY: --A RED KNOT was reported by Duane Nelson on July 27 on the extreme west end of John Martin Reservoir. From the main north side entrance east of CR 20 on CR JJ head south and east on a confusing network of two tracks. When you arrive at the cliffs, head as far east as possible. Drop down the cliffs, and head south along the lake shore to where the rivulets of the Arkansas River enter the lake. This will be a walk of less than one-half mile. This mud is not too bad but slippery in places. There are also young Piping Plovers and Snowy Plovers present. Nelson reported that the RED KNOT was seen again on July 28 at the same location but the Piping Plovers have departed. BOULDER COUNTY: --An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Tumasonis at the Heatherwood Trail in Boulder where the footbridge extends over an outlet on July 30. DELTA COUNTY: --Purple Martins were reported by Garrison on Stevens Gulch Rd at MM 13 north of Paonia on July 30. FREMONT COUNTY: --Black Phoebes were reported by Moss along the Canon City Riverwalk a few hundred yards W of Sell's Parking lot on August 1. An adult was feeding 2 fledglings and there was a juvenile bird. Moss refound the Black Phoebe family on August 2. MONTROSE COUNTY: --A Black Phoebe was reported by Dexter in the greater Nucla area on August 1. --A hatch year and adult Black-throated Sparrow were reported by Dexter in Tuttle Draw NE of Nucla on August 1. MORGAN COUNTY: --A MOTTLED DUCK was reported by Mlodinow at Andrick Ponds on a large pond on east side of CR 2 on July 28. On July 30, Hopper reported the MOTTLED DUCK at Andrick SWA. It has not been seen since early morning on July 31, despite the efforts of many. OURAY COUNTY: --Purple Martins were reported by Zerbi at Ridgway on top of CR 5 on July 28. PROWERS COUNTY: --White-winged Doves were reported by Leatherman in residential sections of Lamar during period 21 - 28 July, 2013. --3 Northern Cardinals (1m, 2 f) were reported by Leatherman at Lamar Community College Wood during the period 21 - 28 July. --Red-bellied Woodpeckers were heard in Willow Creek Park and Willow Creek Subdivision in Lamar during the period 21 - 28 July. RIO BLANCO COUNTY: --Two juv Purple Martins were reported by McConnell at Flattops along the New Castle at Buford Road (FR 245) on July 27. They were at the 2nd (North) entrance to West Elk Creek Ranch. On July 28, McConnell reported ten Purple Martins at the same spot. WASHINGTON COUNTY: --An Indigo Bunting was reported by Mlodinow at Prewitt at the Inlet Canal on July 31. WELD COUNTY: --6 Cassin's Kingbirds were reported by Mlodinow at Crow Valley Campground on July 28. On July 31, Mlodinow reported Cassin's Kingbirds at Crow Valley Campground. --A 1-st cyc Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Mlodinow at the wild animal reserve about 3 miles south of Banner Lakes SWA on August 3. --At LUNA Reservoir a juv LAUGHING GULL was reported by Mlodinow on August 3. DFO FIELD TRIPS The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, August 10 will be to Gregory Canyon led by Paul Slingsby (303-422-3728). Meet the leader at I-70 and Ward Road Park-n-Ride at 0600 or you can meet the group at Gregory Canyon at 0700. There is a fee per car for non-Boulder residents and very limited parking at the trailhead, so please contact leader to arrange carpooling. The Gregory Canyon trail is steep and rocky with some loose gravel. We will walk slowly with frequent stops. Persons concerned about limited agility or energy should discuss the trail conditions with trip leader. Depending on the group and day our round trip hike will be 2 miles maximum with elevation gain of 800 to 1000 feet. One or two participants will carry a spotting scope to be shared, but you are welcome to bring your own. This is a half day trip so lunch is optional, but you will need drinking water and snacks. Have appropriate hiking shoes, and be prepared for possible rain or thunderstorm. It may be cool at the trailhead at 0700. You may like to have hiking sticks. Leader will contact participants to cancel in the event of rain. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, August 11 will be to Cherry Creek SP Wetlands Loop led by Karen vonSaltza (cell: 303-941-4881). Approximately 3 miles walk (half day) conducted on the second Sunday of each month to explore the Wetlands area of Cherry Creek SP. Meet at the Prairie Loop at 0800. The walk is on park trails but can become muddy and slippery during periods of inclement weather. Dress accordingly. Carry water and snacks. Lunch is optional. There is no sign up required. A state parks pass or daily pass is required to enter the park. 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