Compiler: Joyce Takamine e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org Date: October 29, 2015 This is the Rare Bird Alert, Thursday, October 29 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Greater White-fronted Goose (Adams, Kiowa) Surf Scoter (*Arapahoe, Larimer, Park, Montrose, Weld) White-winged Scoter (Arapahoe) Barrow's Goldeneye (Routt) Sharp-tailed Grouse (Weld) Red-throated Loon (*Boulder) Red-necked Grebe (Boulder, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer) Broad-Winged Hawk (Boulder) Ruddy Turnstone (Douglas) Dunlin (Larimer) Red Phalarope (Boulder, Logan) Pomarine Jaeger (Park) Thayer's Gull (Adams, Weld) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Adams, Larimer, Morgan, Washington) Caspian Tern (Pueblo) RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (Jefferson) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Bent, *Lincoln, Prowers, Weld) Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (El Paso) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Park) Eastern Phoebe (Montrose, Pueblo, Weld) Black Phoebe (Mesa) Blue-headed Vireo (Kit Carson, Lincoln, Prowers) Winter Wren (Morgan) SEDGE WREN (Weld) Wood Thrush (Kit Carson) Curve-billed Thrasher (Bent) Sprague's Pipit (El Paso, Weld, Yuma) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Kiowa, Larimer, Montezuma, Morgan, Prowers) McCown's Longspur (Denver, Morgan, Pueblo) Lapland Longspur (Weld) Nashville Warbler (Prowers) MOURNING WARBLER (Kit Carson) Northern Parula (Weld) Chestnut-sided Warbler (Denver) Palm Warbler (Denver) Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont) Canyon Towhee (Baca, Bent) Field Sparrow (El Paso, Prowers) Harris's Sparrow (Bent) Swamp Sparrow (Boulder) Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder) Rusty Blackbird (Larimer) ADAMS COUNTY: --18 Greater White-fronted Geese were reported by Scott Someshoe at Barr Lake SP on October 15. --A Thayer's Gull was reported by David Dowell at Barr Lake SP on October 18. --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Candice Johnson at Barr Lake SP on October 20. ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --A White-winged Scoter was reported by Gene Rutherford at Cherry Creek SP at the Smoky Hill Picnic Area on October 18. --A Surf Scoter was reported by Hugh Kingery at S Platte Reservoir in South Platte Park on October 24. On October 25, Jim Schmoker, Scott Manwaring, and Tom Behnfield reported Scurf Scoter at South Platte Reservoir. On October 27, Mindy Musick King reported Surf Scoter at South Platte Reservoir. BACA COUNTY: --3 Canyon Towhees were reported by Mark L Hoffman at Cottonwood Canyon on October 21. --Mark L Hoffman reported Canyon Towhee at Carrizo Canyon on October 21. BENT COUNTY: --On October 18, Duane Nelson reports that he has visiting Red-bellied Woodpecker, Canyon Towhee, Harris's Sparrow, and Curve-billed Thrasher at his yard in Las Animas. Birders are welcome if you notify Duane first. Contact him at dnelson1 AT centurytel.net BOULDER COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by John Rutenbeck near Lagerman Reservoir on October 19. --A Red Phalarope was reported by Chris Rurik at Prince Lake #2 on October 22 and the bird was seen by many birders on October 22. --A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by J. D. Birchmeier at Valmont Presbyterian Church Pond on October 24. --A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Ted Floyd in the SW corner of Stearns Lake on October 24. --On October 25, David Dowell found Golden-crowned Sparrow at Teller Farm and Ted Floyd reported at Lesser Black-backed Gull flying overhead. On October 27, Eva Matthews reported Golden-crowned Sparrow at Teller Farm. --On October 27, John Vanderpoel reported Red-throated Loon at Terry Lake. The loon was seen by many birders on October 27. On October 28, Red-throated Loon was reported by Steve Mlodinow, Boulder Bird Club, Todd Deininter, Jesse Casias, and Bill Kaempfer. DENVER COUNTY: --A Chestnut-sided Warbler was reported by Jeff Dawson at Washington Park on October 15. --A McCown's Longspur was reported by Jeff Dawson near DIA on W Cargo Road on October 18. --A western Palm Warbler was reported by Art Hudak at Bear Creek Park on October 25. The park of off Kenyon adjacent to Fort Logan National Cemetery. DOUGLAS COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Joey Kellner at the original Heron Overlook at Chatfield SP on October 18. --Red necked Grebe was reported by David Suddjian near marina sandspit on October 20. --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Joey Kellner near marina sandspit on October 24. EL PASO COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Mark Peterson at Big Johnson in the Northeast corner on October 17. On October 19, Mark Peterson refound Red-necked Grebe at Big Johnson. On October 24, Steve Getty reported Red-necked Grebe at Big Johnson. --EL PASO/PUEBLO COUNTIES: Chico Basin Ranch --On October 15, 5 Sprague's Pipits were reported by Jeannie Mitchell and several other birders at Chico Basin Ranch Sandhills (El Paso) on October 15. --On October 16, Dan Stringer reported McCown's Longspurs at the lake S of headquarters (Pueblo) at Chico Basin. --On October 17, 5 Sprague's Pipits were reported by John Drummond, Tom Bunker, Leonard Lake, David Tonnessen, and Joy Lake at Chico Basin Ranch on the El Paso side. --A Field Sparrow was reported by Chris Goulart at Chico Basin Ranch (El Paso) on October 17. --A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported by John Drummon at Chico Basin Ranch (El Paso) on October 17. FREMONT COUNTY: --On October 21, Setta Moss reported 2 Rufous-crowned Sparrow at Tunnel Drive in Canon City. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Phil Lyon at the Swim Beach at Chatfield SP on October 20. --A RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Bill Kaempfer at Curt Campbell's residence on October 25. Campbell reported that there were 2 hummingbirds around his feeder in later afternoon on October 25. He welcomes birders to try for the hummer at 16475 W. 62nd Lane. There is a public equestrian trail behind the house. --On October 27, David Suddjian reported 2 Red-necked Grebes at Chatfield SP. KIOWA COUNTY: --5 Greater White-fronted Geese and 30 Chestnut-collared Longspurs were reported by Dave Leatherman at Upper Queens Reservoir on October 14. KIT CARSON COUNTY: --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Joey Kellner and Kathy Mihm Dunning at Flagler Reservoir SWA on October 17. --On October 24 at Flagler Reservoir SWA, Scott Manwaring reported Blue-headed Vireo, Wood Thrush, and f MOURNING WARBLER. On October 25, MOURNING WARBLER was reported by Gwen Moore, Karen Goetz, Matt Clark, and Susan Bonfiglio at Flagler Reservoir SWA. LARIMER COUNTY: --An imm Red-necked Grebe was reported by Irene Fortune by the sim beach and a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lake Loveland on October 15. --A Chestnut-collared Longspur was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Timnath Reservoir on October 19. --An ad m Surf Scoter was reported by Sean Walters at the east end of FRossil Creek Reservoir in Fort Collins on October 20. --A Rusty Blackbird was reported by Nick Komar at Riverbend Ponds NA on October 24. On October 25, Scott Manwaring reported Rusty Blackbird at Riverbend Ponds NA. --A Dunlin was reported by Andy Bankert, Nick Komar, Sean Walters and Tom Behfield at Timnath Reservoir on October 25. On October 26, Sue Riffe and Georgia Doyle reported Dunlin at Timnath Reservoir. LINCOLN COUNTY: --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Joey Kellner and Kathy Mihm Dunning at Arriba City Park on October 17. --A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Glenn Walbek near Arriba on CR 41 on October 28. LOGAN COUNTY: --A Red Phalarope was reported by Joey Kellner and Kathy Mihm Dunning at Jumbo Reservoir on October 25. MESA COUNTY: --A Black Phoebe was reported by Mike Henwood at Grand Junction Wildlife Area in bushy area in middle of pond on October 20. MONTEZUMA COUNTY: --A Chestnut-collared Longspur was reported by Riley Morris at Totten Reservoir on October 24. MONTROSE COUNTY: --An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Coen Dexter west of Nucla Airport on October 13. --On October 16, Coen Dexter reported 1 Surf Scoters on a pond 1/2 mile W of Nucla on W 5th Ave. MORGAN COUNTY: --On October 14 on CR 4 N of Jackson Reservoir, Ken Rosenburg reported 200 Chestnut-collared Longspurs and 20 McCown's Longspurs. --On October 24, Bill Kaempfer reported McCown's Longspur at playa at CR JJ and Hwy 71. --On October 25, Scott Somershoe reported Lesser Black-backed Gull at Jackson Lake SP. PARK COUNTY: --A Pomarine Jaeger was reported by Sue Riffe and Scott Manwaring at Spinney Mountain Reservoir on October 24. --4 Surf Scoters (2 ad m, 2 f) were reported by David Suddjian at Spinney Mountain Reservoir on October 26. --An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by David Suddjian at the eastern campground at Kenosha Pass. PROWERS COUNTY: --On October 18, Dave Leatherman reported 2 Nashville Warbler at Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW)at the north end. --On October 19 at Riverside Cemetery on Maple Ave in Lamar, Dave Leatherman reported Field Sparrow. --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Dave Leatherman at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar on October 19. --On October 19 at LCCW, Dave Leatherman reported 1+ Nashville Warblers in the north end in Hackberries and Elms and a Red-bellied Woodpecker east of the library. PUEBLO COUNTY: --On October 23, Brandon Percival reported Eastern Phoebe below Pueblo Reservoir Dam. ROUTT COUNTY: --4 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nic Korte on October 21. WASHINGTON COUNTY: --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by David Dowell at Prewitt Reservoir on October 12. WELD COUNTY: --A Thayer's Gull was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Windsor Reservoir on October 14. --A Sprague's Pipit was reported by Rachel Hopper at the intersection of Hwy 114 and CR 37 on Central Plains Experimental Range on October 14. --2 Sharp-tailed Grouse were reported by Andy Bankert at Pawnee Buttes on October 17. --A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Ron Bolton at Crow Valley CG on October 19. --A f type Surf Scoter was reported by Nick Komar at LUNA Reservoir on October 20. On October 21, Sue Riffe and Todd Deininger reported Surf Scoter at LUNA Reservoir. --A Winter Wren was reported by Austin Hess and Fawn Simonds at Jackson Lake SP N of the visitor center on October 20. --On October 21 at Union Reservoir, Steve Mlodinow reported SEDGE WREN and Northern Parula. On October 24, Gwen Moore and Matt Clark reported SEDGE WREN at Union Reservoir. On October 25, Scott Manwaring reported SEDGE WREN at Union Reservoir. --On October 23 at Crow Valley CG, Dave Leatherman reported Red-bellied Woodpecker and Lapland Longspur. --On October 25 at Crow Valley CG, Tom Behnfield reported Red-bellied Woodpecker YUMA COUNTY: --On October 17, Adam Vesely and Jesse Casias reported Sprague's Pipit at Pipit Hill in the Hale Area. DFO Field Trips: The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, October 31 will be to Parker Regional Park led by Patti Galli and Karen von Saltza. This trip is full. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, November 1 will be to Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat/Sawhill Ponds led by Amy Morton (razgorpy AT gmail.com; 720-570-6146). >From northbound US 36 take Foothill Parkway exit. Go north 2 miles to Arapahoe Ave, then east to 75th St. Go north on 75th past Valmont Rd and railroad tracks. Turn left at Wildlife Habitat sign. Follow road west and south to Cottomwood Marsh parking lot. Register online or contact leader. 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