Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: November 30, 2014 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Sunday, November 30 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Trumpeter Swan (Delta) Tundra Swan (Larimer, *Park) Long-tailed Duck (Arapahoe, Boulder, Huerfano, Las Animas) Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, El Paso, Las Animas, Mesa) White-winged Scoter (Arapahoe, El Paso, Las Animas, Mesa, *Park) Black Scoter (El Paso) Barrow's Goldeneye (Arapahoe, Huerfano, Larimer, *Park, Weld) Red-throated Loon (Las Animas) Pacific Loon (Delta, Douglas, Weld) Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe, Huerfano, Las Animas, Prowers) Dunlin (Pueblo) American Golden-Plover (Weld) Thayer's Gull (Arapahoe, Douglas/Jefferson, El Paso, Larimer, Weld) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, Douglas/Jefferson, El Paso, Larimer, *Park, *Pueblo, Weld) Glaucous Gull (Arapahoe, Weld) GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (*Arapahoe) Great Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, *Pueblo) COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD (Mesa) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas, Jefferson, *Park) Black Phoebe (Mesa) Winter Wren (Baca) Fox Sparrow (Jefferson) Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder, Jefferson) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand) Black Rosy-Finch (Grand) ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --On November 26 at Aurora Reservoir, Dowell reported 1 ad Great Black-backed Gull, 2 imm Surf Scoters, 2+ ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 1 imm Thayer's Gull. --On November 25 at Cherry Creek, Dunning reported 1 White-winged Scoter, 2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes, 2 Long-tailed Ducks, 1 probable ad Thayer's Gull and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 ad, 2 imm). On November 25 at Cherry Creek Suddjian reported 1 1-st cyc Glaucous Gull, 7 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 1-st cyc, 1 3rd-cyc, 4 ad), 4 Thayer's Gulls (2 1-st cyc, 2 ad). pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes, 1 Red-necked Grebe, 2 Long-tailed Ducks. -A GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL was reported by Walbek at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 28. BACA COUNTY: --A Winter Wren was reported by Chris Wood in Cottonwood Canyon on November 26. BOULDER COUNTY: --A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Dowell at Lagerman Reservoir on November 24. On November 27, Gent reported Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman. --On November 25, Floyd reported that the Golden-crowned Sparrow continues at Teller Farm. DELTA COUNTY: --A juv Trumpter Swan was reported by Robinsong at Confluence Lake on November 24. --A Pacific Loon was reported by Robinsong at Schweitzer SP on November 26. DOUGLAS COUNTY: --On November 27, Roller reported Pacific Loon at Aurora Rampart Reservoir at Roxborough. --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Suddjian near the intersection of CR 67 and Rampart Range Road on November 25. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --At Chatfield on November 25, Suddjian reported 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, and 1 ad Thayer's Gull. EL PASO COUNTY: --On November 14, Bill Maynard reported f Black Scoter and 3 White-winged Scoters at Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs. On November 24, Beaty reported all three species of scoters at Prospect Lake. On November 27, Percival reported 2 Surf Scoter and 1 Black Scoter at Prospect Lake. On Novembet 28, Peterson reported Black and Surf Scoters at Prospect Lake. --On November 24, Beatty reported Surf Scoter and White-winged Scoter at Big Johnson.On November 26, Peterson reported 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and Thayer's Gull at Big Johnson. GRAND COUNTY: --Rosy-Finches were reported by Hundertmark at the Glory Hole Cafe in Hot Sulphur Springs on November 27. There were about 100 Gray-crowned (including 2 Hepburn's) and 2 Black (1 ad, 1 1st winter). HUERFANO COUNTY: --At Lathrop SP on November 21, Rich Miller reported 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, 2 Red-necked Grebes, and 1 Long-tailed Duck. On November 24, Neldner reported Long-tailed Duck and 2 Red-necked Grebes at Martin Lake in Lathrop SP. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --On November 26, Jeff Dawson reported Golden-crowned Sparrow at Red Rocks Trading Post. On November 28, Janeal Thompson reported Fox Sparrow and Golden-crowned Sparrow at Red Rocks Trading Post. --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Suddjian at the top of High Grade Road in the Deer Creek Watershed on November 25. LARIMER COUNTY: --4 Tundra Swans were reported by Leatherman at Hamilton Reservoir (associated with Rawhide Power Plant) on November 18. On November 26, Leatherman reported 6+ Tundra Swans at Hamiltron Reservoir in the SW corner. --At Timnath Reservoir on November 22, Bankert reported m Barrow's Goldeneye. On November 25, Leatherman reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye at Timnath Reservoir. --Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Komar at the Larimer Landfill on November 26. --Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Komar at Horseshoe Reservoir on November 26. --At Boyd Lake swim beach on November 26, Komar reported Lesser Black-backed Gulls and Thayer's Gull. LAS ANIMAS COUNTY: --On November 22 at Lake Trinidad SP, Rich Miller reported 1 Red-throated Loon, 2 Red-necked Grebes, 1 Surf Scoter, 1 White-winged Scoter, and 1 Long-tailed Duck. On November 25, Gwen Moore reported 1 Red-necked Grebe at Lake Trinidad SP. MESA COUNTY: --2 Surf Scoters were reported by Henwood at Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section on November 5. They were on the northern most pond. On November 18, Luger reported 2 White-winged Scoters and a Black Phoebe at the Fruita Section of Colorado River SP. On November 20 Henwood reported 1 Surf Scoter at the Fruita Section of Colorado River SP. On November 22, Woodward reported 1 White-winged Scoter and 2 Surf Scoters at the Fruita Section of Colorado River SP. On November 24, Baron reported 1 f Surf Scoter at the Fruita Section of Colorado River SP. --Steve Bouricius (bouricii At earthlink.net) kindly has made arrangements to see the COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD. Here are his instructions. The Costa's Hummingbird in Grand Junction was still present on November 16. The hosts, Larry and Twanna Cooksey, graciously welcome birders to view the bird from their courtyard at 2217 Tuscany. Walbek reported seeing the COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD on November 22. On November 25, Steve Bouricius reported that the COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD continues to visit the Cooksey's feeders. Directions: From Redlands Parkway, continue west on S. Broadway about 0.6 mi. and turn left on South Camp Road (the street sign is missing); take S. Camp to Renaissance Blvd., turn left on Renaissance, then right on Tuscany to 2217. Please enter the gate from the Montero Street side, left of the garage door. Morning is the best time to see the bird as it may not be present for long periods during mid day. I suggest leaving the bird to feed undisturbed in late afternoon. There is seating on the patio but you might want to be prepared with a folding chair. The courtyard is intimate and the feeders close so a quiet atmosphere may be important to seeing the bird. She often perches deep in the aspen at the west end of the court yard. PARK COUNTY: --On November 29 at Eleven Mile Reservoir, Suddjian reported 18 Tundra Swans, 2 Long-tailed Ducks, pair of White-winged Scoters flying by, and 4 Barrow's Goldeneyes. --At Kenosha Pass East CG on November 29, Suddjian reported American Three-toed Woodpecker. PROWERS COUNTY: --The Red-necked Grebe was reported by Riffe at North Gateway Park in Lamar on November 25. PUEBLO COUNTY: --On November 29, Percival reported Great Black-backed Gull and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls at the South Shore Marina tires at Pueblo Reservoir. WELD COUNTY: --On November 24 at Union Reservoir, Mlodinow reported 3rd-cyc Glaucous Gull, 4 Thayer's Gulls (3 ad, 1 juv), and a Pacific Loon. --A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lefko at 35th Ave Gravel Pond (West Ponds) in Greeley on November 23. --At Drake Lake at CR 23 just S of Hwy 14 on November 25, Leatherman reported 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 1 imm). --At Windsor Reservoir on November 28, Mlodinow reported 7 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 5 Thayer;s Gulls. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 29 will be to Pueblo Reservoir led by Ira and Tammy Sanders (zroadrunner14 AT gmail.com 303-278-7172). Meet in parking lot of Safeway in Line Tree at Yosemite and Lincoln Ave. Bring Plenty of water and lunch for an all-day trip. State Parks pass required. RMBO's Annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count will be on Sunday, November 30 led by Chuck Hundertmark (chundertmark8 AT gmail.com 303-64-0531). Meet in the parking lot of Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont at 0800. From the Denver area, take I-25 north to exit 240. Drive west on Hwy 119 to County Line Road. Head north on County Line Road and look for nature area on the left just past 17th Ave. Will check Union Reseervoir and McIntosh Lake for Barrow's Goldeneyes and other early winter waterfowl. Will check other areas as time allows. This will be primarily a driving trip. Spotting scopes will be useful. Please register on the website, or call or email the leader in advance. Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. 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