Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: November 8, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Saturday, November 8 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, Denver, Park) White-winged Scoter (Mesa, Park) Black Scoter (Archuleta) Barrow's Goldeneye (Chaffee, Eagle) Red-throated Loon (Douglas/Jefferson) Pacific Loon (*Boulder) Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe, Larimer, *San Miguel) Pacific Loon (Boulder, Park) American Golden-Plover (Weld) Thayer's Gull (Adams, Kiowa) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Adams, Larimer, Pueblo) MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD (*Boulder) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers) Blue-headed Vireo (El Paso) Winter Wren (Baca) McCown's Longspur (Park, Weld) Palm Warbler (Boulder) Pine Warbler (Morgan) Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder, Jefferson) White-winged Junco (Boulder, Denver) PURPLE FINCH (Prowers) ADAMS COUNTY: --At Barr Lake on November 4, Sheeter reported 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 1 1-st cyc), and 1 1-st cyc Thayer's Gull. ARCHULETA COUNTY: --2 f Black Scoters were reported by Jim Beatty on Hatcher Lake on CR 600 NW of Pagosa Springs on November 6. They were first found by Dale Knapp on November 4. ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Righter at Cherry Creek Reservoir from the east side south of swim beach on October 28. --A f Surf Scoter was reported by Suddjian at Cooley Lake in South Platte Park on October 30. BACA COUNTY: --Two Winter Wrens were reported by Leatherman below the dam at Two Buttes on November 3. They were near where the red rock cliff comes near the north side of road. NOTE: The road below the dam is closed to vehicles but open to foot traffic. BOULDER COUNTY: --A f MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Adam Jack coming to his feeders in Coal Creek Canyon on October 27 through November 7. If you would like to try to see the bird, contact him for updates and directions at adam.jack ATgmail.com. --On October 30, Dowell reported that the Golden-crowned Sparrow has returned to the Teller Farm trailhead on Valmont Road. Weeds are tall this year making it harder to find the bird. On November 1, Frye reported Golden-crowned Sparrow at Teller Farm trailhead. --On November 1, Frye reported "western" Palm Warbler at Teller Farm. --On November 1, Baron reported 2 White-winged Juncos at Eldorado Open Space on the Spring Brook Loop North Trail. This is the same location where the Grace's Warbler was this summer. --On November 4, Minner-Lee reported 2 Pacific Loons at Baseline Reservoir in Boulder. On November 7, Gent reported 2 Pacific Loons at Baseline Reservoir. CHAFFEE COUNTY: --6 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Buena Vista Ice Pond on November 1. DENVER COUNTY: --A Surf Scoter was reported by Roller in the SE corner of Grasmere Lake in Washington Park on October 28 and by Kilpatrick on October 29. The Surf Scoter was reported by Keithler at Grasmere Lake on October 30. Brower reported the Surf Scoter at Washington Park on October 31. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On November 3, Suddjian reported a Red-throated Loon by the shoreline between Deer Creek Inlet and Massey Draw parking area at Chatfield. EAGLE COUNTY: --A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnel at Spring Park Reservoir on November 4. EL PASO COUNTY: --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Farese at Fountain Creek Regional Park along the path beside Rice's Pond on November 1. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --2 Golden-crowned Sparrows(1 ad, 1 1-st winter) were reported by Cyndy Johnson at Red Rocks Trading Post on November 1. On November 2, Chavez reported 2 Golden-crowned Sparrows at Red Rocks Trading Post. KIOWA COUNTY: --A juv Thayer's Gull was reported by Mldinow at Neesopah Reservoir on November 3. LARIMER COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe and Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Bankert at Horseshoe Lake in the NW corner on November 1. --At Fossil Creek, Komar repored Red-necked Grebe on November 1. MESA COUNTY: --2 White-winged Scoters were reported by Henwood at Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section on November 5. They were on the northern most pond. Two Surf Scoters were reported by Ortenzio at Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section on November 6. MORGAN COUNTY: --A Pine Warbler was reported by Dowell at the campground at Jackson Lake State Park on November 1. PARK COUNTY: --A m American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Suddjian on Hoosier Pass along CO 9 on October 28. --At Buffalo Creek Reservoir on October 28, Suddjian report 1 f White-winged Scoter and 1 f Surf Scoter. Buffalo Creek Reservoir is near the start of FR 433 in Pike NF off of US 286 a fews miles north of the junction with US 24. On a map it is west of Antero and west of US 285. --At Antero Reservoir Suddjian reported a Pacific Loon on October 28. --At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Suddjian reported a McCown's Longspur on October 28. PROWERS COUNTY: --Red-bellied Woodpeckers were reported by Leatherman at Lamar Community College and Willow Creek Subdivision in Lamar on October 28. --A PURPLE FINCH was reported by Mlodinow at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar on November 4. PUEBLO COUNTY: --2 non-ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 4. SAN MIGUEL COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was found by George Steele on October 29 at Miramonte Reservoir and seen again on October 30 by Dexter and Wright. Steele reported on November 7 that the Red-necked Grebe continues at Miramonte. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 8 will be to South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76 led by Jackie King (jackie.king AT ccd.edu 720-381-3314). Directions: Meet at parking area at 88th Ave and South Platte River Trail at 0830. From I-76 take E 88th Ave exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles, then turn south at Colorado Blvd. Turn left again into parking lot for the South Platte River Greenway trailhead. Accessible for people using wheelchairs. Half-day trip, lunch is optional; bring water and snack. Register on-line or call leader if going. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, November 8 will be the Cherry Creek SP Welands Loop led by Karen von Saltza (kvonsaltza At yahoo.com or 303-941-4881). Meet at 0900 at Prairie Loop lot in Cherry Creek S(. From either parking entrance, follow Lake View Rod to the Pairie Loop that is located at the south rim of the reservoir. State Parks pass or day pass required. Approximately 3 mile walk. The walk is on park trails but can become slippery when weather is bad. Dress accordingly. Bring water, snacks, binoculars. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAHtstTftXDxGNbJhitCV320QVSTtoihPZRe%2BeHs-ek4TjXa4ig%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
