[cobirds] March 20, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado
Date:March 20, 2010 e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org phone: 303-659-8750 compiler: Joyce Takamine This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report) Tundra Swan (Mesa) EURASIAN WIGEON (Mesa) Barrow's Goldeneye (Boulder, Delta, Denver, Jefferson, Moffiat) Thayer's Gull (Boulder) American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) Juniper Titmouse (Jefferson) Sage Sparrow (*Douglas/Jefferson) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson) Rusty Blackbird (Jefferson) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano, *Pitkin) Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano) White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Adams County: --Blackburn reported that at least one Long-tailed Duck (female) continues near 88th and the S. Platte. It was on West Gravel Pond on March 11. Boulder County: --An ad Thayer's Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on March 8. --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lamoureux at Cottonwood Marsh in Boulder on March 15. Delta County: --7 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta on March 17. Denver County: --A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14. On March 17, Thornton-Kolbe reported that the male Barrow's Goldeneye was north of the Florida Bridge. Douglas County: --3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) were reported by Huffstater west of Sedalia on Hwy 67 just east of Rampart Range Road on March 9. Douglas/Jefferson Counties: --A Sage Sparrow was reported by Walbek at the Swim Beach at Chatfield State Park on March 19. Huerfano County: --All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26 and continue at least through March 11. If you want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398. Jefferson County: --A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 on the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield. On the morning of March 16, Smith reported seeing the Rusty Blackbird in a tree along the bike path west of I-70. There is a parking lot off of Youngfield between 38th and 44th Ave. Walk west on the bike path under I-70 and start looking for the orange cone. Thanks to Dick Schottler and Glenn Walbek for the parking information. --A Juniper Titmouse was reported at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch on March 6 by Luper and Clark. The Titmouse was seen again on March 13 by many birders as reported by Severs. --On the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt a Barrow's Goldeneye has been reported: by King on the west end of Tabor Lake on March 7; by Henwood on Prospect Lake on March 8; by Deininger on a small pond east of West Lake on March 14. --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19. Henwood reported that the sparrow continues at least through March 15. Larimer County: --A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. Leatherman reported on March 8 the White-winged Crossbill pair were observed mating. On March 19, Leatherman reported that the male was observed feeding the female on the nest in the SE corner of the cemetery. Mesa County: An EURASIAN WIGEON was reported by Stigen at Connected Lakes SP, on the Audubon Trail on March 14. On March 15, Bradley reported a male EURASIAN WIGEON on the Colorado River about 100 yards upstream from the Blue Heron Section Parking lot. --2 Tundra Swans were reported by Arnold at Highline State Park on March 17. Moffat County: --30 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke south of Craig on the Yampa River on March 10. Pitkin County: --A few Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches including 2 Hepburns were reported by Filby at Snowmass Ski Area at the top of the Village Express Chairlift on March 17. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, March 20 will be Birding by Snowshoe: Boulder's High Country led by Bill Schmoker bill.schmo...@gmail.com. Meet the Leader at the Brainard Lake Trailhead above Ward (http://tinyurl.com/Brainard) at 0800. Be prepared to showshoe up the fairly steep approach to Lefthand Reservoir and the Krummholz above (Approx 2 miles, gaining nearly 1000 feet) looking for mountain birds along the way. Once above treeline we will search for White-tailed Ptarmigan. Snowshoes required, poles highly recommended. For showshoe rental check out local retailers such as REI (in Boulder). Dress warmly in layers; warm boots, gloves, hat, a suitable daypack, lunch
[cobirds] Chico Days - Chico Basin Ranch (El Paso Pueblo)
COBirders, Permission was given so I can tell you about: The annual event, Chico Days, May 8th, is fund-raiser to support Chico Basin Ranch education programs including the RMBO Bird Banding Station. There will be events for the whole family to enjoy including a bike ride, a bird walk with me, bird banding with Nancy Gobris, a hike on the plains with Dr. Alex Vargo, free fishing with instruction from the Colorado Division of Wildlife, kids activities including: collecting eggs, petting lambs and calves, workshops on spiders by Fran Haas, small mammals by Ron Beane, dung beetles with entomologist Frank Krell, a horsemanship demonstration, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Chico grass-fed-beef burgers will be available at noon. Check out www.chicobasinranch.com for more information. Bill Maynard Colorado Springs Hotel Hotel pics, info and virtual tours. Click here to book a hotel online. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=hI2oehtrLdjVRdSWF6ku1AAAJ1Bv0zKlSaNvi8hdiFTsCljYAAYAAADNAAATRAA= -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Sage Sparrow--Chatfield
This beautiful and snowy morning, I arrived at the Chatfield Swim Beach to find Glen Walbek and Loch Kilpatrick, who had just seen the Sage Sparrow. The bird was relocated again, and we got great looks at this elusive bird. We would watch him for a short period before he would disappear in the hoards of Juncos. Distant shots can be seen in the uncommon and rare gallery below: Mark Chavez Lakewood-Green Mtn http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow - Red Rocks
After shoveling out from under a foot of snow, I took a drive to Red Rocks near Morrison and then Bear Creek Lake Park. I scattered some seed in the garden area to the west of the Red Rocks Trading Post. Within 10 minutes the Golden-crowned Sparrow (looking more golden on the crown) appeared along with the regulars - Western Scrub-Jay, Black- capped Chickadee, Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, House Finch, and a variety of Juncos. Mike Henwood Morrison - Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] A Drama of Three Birds...
Around noon as I was driving the roads in Bear Creek Lake Park, I witnessed a drama involving a Black-billed Magpie, Cooper's Hawk, and a Red-tailed Hawk. Just ahead of me I saw a bird knock down a Magpie and land in the middle of the road. It turned out to be a Cooper's Hawk on top of a struggling Magpie. I watched for several minutes as the Cooper's held down the struggling Magpie, while 10-12 Black-billed Magpies landed in the tree above the two combatants, scolding, squacking, and creating quite a ruckus. All of the magpies stayed in the tree 10 -15 feet above the fray while voicing their displeasure. Then, all of a sudden, the Cooper's loosened it's grip on the Black-billed Magpie, which wobbled a few feet away. I fully expected the Cooper's to renew it's attack on the magpie, but instead it flew off to the south, the disheveled magpie wobbled up into the nearest tree, and the flock of cackling magpies took off. BANG ... like a stealth bomber a Red- tailed Hawk hit the magpie, turned sharply, landed on a limb in the tree with the poor magpie in it's talons. I imagined the Red-tail getting a better grip on the magpie the short time it was perched. The Red-tail then took off with the magpie in tow and uttered a typical Red-tail scream (a victory scream???) as it departed. Later on I saw two Red-tails circling and one of the hawks (male???) still had the magpie grasped in it's talons. Something special to witness! Mike Henwood Morrison Bear Creek Lake Park Jefferson County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow at Tunnel Drive
Colorado's other Golden-crowned Sparrow continues its winter sojourn at Tunnel Drive in Canon City. This morning it was on the ground with several White-crowned Sparrows next to the metal gate at the end of Tunnel Drive. This is its fourth winter at Tunnel Dr. Also seen in the area were two Rufous-crowned Sparrows and a imm. Bald Eagle. This afternoon I saw two FOY Tree Swallows flying along the Arkansas River. Appropriate for the first day of spring! Rich Miller Canon City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Birding Weld County
The monthly Greeley Birders drove to Crow Valley Recreation area today and saw many hawks.The sky was blue and hawks so visiable. Many Ferrugenous, Red-tailed, one Rough-legged, many Harriars, a Prairie Merlin and a some of usuals. We did find a new restaurant has opened in the building on the north side of HWY 392 just before the turn to the campground. This should help a lot of us hungry birders. It is clean, nicely redecorated, reasonably priced and the hamburgers were good and thick. It is open from 11:00 to 2:00 PM Monday thru Saturdays. Norma Erickson north of Greeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch - 3/20/10
Roger Rouch and I did our second rotation for the RMBO volunteer crew at the snow covered Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch today 3/20. Dave Hinrichs joined in the morning and was rewarded by eye-level looks at Peregrine Falcon, Ferruginous Hawk, and American Kestrel. The Juniper Titmouse sang for several minutes atop a pine at the site. Mountain Bluebirds were common along the ridge. The snow helped us pick-up raptors flying against a foothills backdrop. A scope is very useful for raptor watching. We ended up seeing six species of migrant raptors totaling 11 individuals, including 4 Bald and 1 Golden Eagle. Plus 2 additional local species. A herd of 80 elk rested at the summit of Mattews/Winters Park nearly all day. Good Birding, Scott Severs Longmont _ Location: Dinosaur Ridge and hawkwatch site Observation date: 3/20/10 Notes: 80+ American elk at top of Matthews/Winter Park, 4 mule deer - Green Mountain, 3 - Matthew Winters Park. Number of species: 27 Bald Eagle 4 (3 adl., 1 white-belly II) Northern Goshawk 1 (local) Red-tailed Hawk 10 (7 local) Ferruginous Hawk 1 Golden Eagle 3 (2 local) American Kestrel 1 Peregrine Falcon 1 Prairie Falcon 2 (local) Downy Woodpecker 1 Western Scrub-Jay 4 Black-billed Magpie 3 American Crow 38 Common Raven 12 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Mountain Chickadee 3 Juniper Titmouse 1 Bushtit 6 Red-breasted Nuthatch 2 Mountain Bluebird 44 Townsend's Solitaire 4 American Robin 21 European Starling 5 Spotted Towhee 2 Dark-eyed Junco 30 Cassin's Finch 3 House Finch 5 Pine Siskin 11 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Colorado Birds. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words REMOVE ME as the subject.
