Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020 Email: r...@cobirds.org
Compiler: Gregg Goodrich gregggoodr...@gmail.com 303-655-9135 ————————————————— Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks! CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records Committee at the CFO website. (*) indicates new information on a species. For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to the bottom for “Recent eBird Sightings.” _____________________________________ Rare, out-of-place and out-of-season species include: BRANT (*Jefferson) Trumpeter Swan (*Logan, *Mesa, Weld) Tundra Swan (Weld) Red-necked Grebe (Pueblo) Dunlin (*Pueblo) Least Sandpiper (Mesa, Pueblo) Great Black-backed Gull (Bent, *Boulder, *Pueblo) Red-throated Loon (*Pueblo) Pacific Loon (Douglas, Jefferson, Pueblo) YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe) Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (*Larimer, Otero) GYRFALCON (Larimer) Black-throated Sparrow (Otero) Western Tanager (Pueblo) ARAPAHOE COUNTY: —On Jan 18, a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Aurora Reservoir. First reported Dec 29 by Steve Mlodinow. This may be the same bird reported first at Cherry Creek SP on Nov 8, then at Aurora Reservoir in early Dec. There is a $10 fee to enter this city Reservoir. BENT COUNTY: —On Jan 11, a Great Black-backed Gull was reported at John Martin Reservoir. First reported Jan 10. BOULDER COUNTY: —On Jan 18, a Great Black-backed Gull was reported at Macintosh Lake by David Waltman on the 18th. DOUGLAS /JEFFERSON COUNTIES (CHATFIELD RESERVOIR): —On Jan 12, the continuing Pacific Loon was reported on the Jefferson side of the reservoir. Also seen Jan 9 at Marina Sandspit and Handicapped Fisherman Platform. First reported Dec 8 by Joey Kellner. JEFFERSON COUNTY: —On Jan 18, the continuing BRANT was reported at Lake Arbor. First reported Dec 20 by Amy Cervene. —On Jan 11, a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported in Golden by Amanda Spears. LARIMER COUNTY: —On Jan 18, the continuing Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Two males (adult and immature) were reported Jan 7. The adult was first reported in mid-Nov and the immature on Dec. 23 by Dave Leatherman. New location for adult as of Jan 15: (Section 8 just south of the boundary road dividing Section 8 from Section G, about 60 yards w of ditch). Immature is near entrance on linden tree. —On Jan 17, a GYRFALCON was seen near Larimer County Landfill in Fort Collins. First reported Nov 3 by Robert Beauchamp, in same location where a Gyrfalcon spent much of winter 2019. *Please post updates to COB**irds**.* LOGAN: —On Jan 18, Trumpeter Swans (2) were reported at Little Jumbo Reservoir by Tom Wilberding on the 14th. Could be the same (2) from Red Lion SWA first reported by Steve Larson on the 8th. MESA COUNTY: —On Jan 18, Trumpeter Swans (2) were reported at Highline Lake State Park by Brian Tarbox on the 18th. —On Jan 14, Trumpeter Swans (2) were reported at DeBeque Canyon Pullout area by Brooks Bennett on the 14th. —On Jan 12, Least Sandpipers (2) were reported at Horsethief Canyon SWA by Deb Stegall. —On Jan 12, Trumpeter Swans (6) were reported at Grand Junction Wildlife Area by Ron Lambeth, and 2 more TRSWs were reported near Persigo Water Treatment Plant, Fruita. OTERO COUNTY: —On Jan 12, a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and a Black-throated Sparrow were reported on Higbee Valley Road (Otero CR 804) south of La Junta by Norman Erthal. PUEBLO COUNTY: —On Jan 18, a Trumpeter Swan was report by Mark Yaeger on the 18th. Currently being seen at the Sailboat Launch on Pueblo Reservoir as of the 18th. —On Jan 18, Dunlins (2) were reported at Pueblo Reservoir’s South Marina. First reported Dec 19, 2019 by Evan Carlson. —On Jan 18, the Great Black-backed Gull known as “Murray” was reported at Pueblo Reservoir’s South Marina. Murray has spent 20-plus years as a winter resident of Lake Pueblo SP. —On Jan 18, a Red-throated Loon was reported at Pueblo Reservoir first reported by Brandon Percival on Nov. 28, 2019. —On Jan 16, Dunlins (2) were reported at Valco Ponds State Park by Chris Brobin on the 16th. —On Jan 12, a Pacific Loon was reported at Pueblo Reservoir first reported Nov. 8, 2019 by David Tonnessen. —On Jan 12, a Western Tanager was reported at Valco Ponds SWA by Josh Bruening. Likely the same bird observed Jan 4 at nearby Pueblo West Gravel Pit and at Pueblo Nature Center. First reported Jan. 2 by Brandon Percival and Chris Knight. —On Jan 12, Least Sandpipers (2) were reported along Arkansas River between Pueblo Reservoir dam and Valco Ponds by Brandon Percival and Chris Knight. Believed to be same birds found Dec 14 on Pueblo Reservoir CBC. —On Jan 12, a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Pueblo Reservoir. First reported Nov. 14, 2019 by David Tonnessen. WELD COUNTY: —On Jan 17, a Trumpeter Swan was reported at St. Vrain State Park by David Dowell on the 16th. David has good photos and descriptions on his eBird list. —On Jan 17, a Tundra Swan were reported at St. Vrain State Park by Kelly Ormesher on the 15th. __________________________________________________ Upcoming Denver Field Ornithologists field trip (details at dfobirds.org) *Chatfield State Park - Marina sandspit* Monday, January 20 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Gregg Goodrich (email: greggg...@gmail.com ; 303-655-9135) *Park County Explorations* Tuesday, January 21 7 AM - 3 PM David Suddjian (email: dsud...@gmail.com; 831-713-8659) *Joder Ranch* Saturday, January 25 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Chuck Hundertmark (Email: chundertma...@gmail.com Phone: 303-604-0531) ______________________________________________ Good birding, Gregg Goodrich gregggoodr...@gmail.com 303-655-9135 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. 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