[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 12 December 2013
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: December 12, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-6750 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, December 12, 2013 sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including county, and dates for each sighting. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Highlight species include (* indicates new information on this species in this report): TRUMPETER SWAN (*Pueblo) TUNDRA SWAN (Boulder) Long-tailed Duck (Arapahoe, Douglas/Jefferson, Grand, *Jefferson) Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Denver, Douglas/Jefferson) RED-THROATED LOON (*Pueblo) Pacific Loon (*Pueblo) Red-necked Grebe (Douglas/Jefferson, *Pueblo) MEW GULL (Larimer) Thayer's Gull (Arapahoe, Larimer, *Pueblo) ICELAND GULL (Arapahoe) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, Larimer, *Pueblo) GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Arapahoe, *Pueblo) Glaucous Gull (Araphoe, *Pueblo) GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Arapahoe, Douglas/Jefferson, *Pueblo) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Fremont, *Pueblo) VARIED THRUSH (Larimer) Northern Parula (*Pueblo) Ovenbird (Boulder) Swamp Sparrow (Adams) Harris's Sparrow (*Adams) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson) Black Rosy-Finch (Jefferson, *Larimer) ADAMS COUNTY: --On December 6, Sheeter reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye, juv Harris's Sparrow, and Swamp Sparrow at Barr Lake SP. --On December 9 Breitsch reported 2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes on the South Platte near the teal water Tank S of 88th. --On December 10, Breitsch reported a Harris's Sparrow along the South Platte between 74th and 78th. ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --On December 6, Walbek reported GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, Glaucous Gull, Thayer's Gull, and Lesser Black-backed Gull at Cherry Creek SP. On December 6, Suddjian reported GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, 4 Thayer's Gulls, and 3+ Lesser Black-backed Gulls at Cherry Creek SP. On December 7, Walbek reported ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 imm Glaucous Gulls at Cherry Creek SP. --On December 7 Walbek reported GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Quincy Reservoir. --At Aurora Reservoir on December 7, Walbek reported ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (ad, 1-st cyc), Long-tailed Duck, and ad ICELAND GULL loafing on marina ice. BOULDER COUNTY: --An Ovenbird was reported by Schmoker in his backyard in Longmont on November 21 thru December 10. If you would like to try to see it, call Bill at 720-201-5749 for update and directions. On December 8, Partin reported seeing the Ovenbird in Longmont. --A TUNDRA SWAN was reported by Kaempfer at Valmont Reservoir on December 8. DENVER COUNTY: --A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Suddjian at Marston Reservoir on December 6. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Kibbe at Chatfield SP near NW boat launch on December 7. --An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kellner on the ice by the Marina at Chatfield SP on December 8. --A Long-tailed Duck and 2 Red-necked Grebes were reported by Walbek at Chatfield SP, looking N and W from Fisherman's pier on December 8. --On December 10, Suddjian reported Red-necked Grebe at Chatfield SP. FREMONT COUNTY: --A m YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Rich Miller at Rouse Park in Canon City on December 12. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --On December 6, Geder reported GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW, 2 Black Rosy-Finches, and 4 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches at Red Rocks Trading Post. On December 7, Henwood reported GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW and 9 Rosy-Finches (4 Black, 3 Gray-crowned, 1 Brown-capped) at Red Rocks Trading Post. --On December 10, Keithler reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir and Suddjian reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. On December 11, Arnold reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. LARIMER COUNTY: --An ad m VARIED THRUSH was reported by Sean Walters in his yard in Loveland on December 5 through 10. If you would like to try to see the bird contact him at waltersintherockies AT gmail.com for updates and directions. --On December 6, Komar reported 6 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls at Lake Loveland. On December 7, Wade reported 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 2 Thayer's Gulls, and 1 MEW GULL at Lake Loveland. --On December 10, Rashid reported all three species of Rosy-Finches have been visiting his yard. If you would like to try for the Rosy-Finches contact Scott at pygmyowl AT frii.com for an update and directions. PUEBLO COUNTY: --An ad TRUMPETER SWAN was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on December 8. --On December 11 at South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir, Mlodinow reported ad TRUMPTER SWAN, RED-THROATED LOON, Pacific Loon, Red-necked Grebe, 2nd cyc GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, ad Glaucous Gull, 2 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, ad Thayer's Gull. --At Pueblo City Park on December
[cobirds] Harris's Sparrow Carbondale (Garfield Cty) !
Hi all Just back from two great trips to Antarctica, The Falklands and South Georgia, to be welcomed by cool temps (much colder than we had down 'South') and a gorgeous first winter Harris's Sparrow in the backyard. Visitors welcome - email in advance! Good birding all Dick Filby Jetlagged - in sunny GARFIELD County! Carbondale, CO -- 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/BLU0-SMTP370C96ABB17C57A68C56747B2DC0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Merlin - S Platte and 88th Ave - Adams county
I visited Loveland today to pick up the Varied Thrush. Thank you, Sean. I had a couple of playful Rough-legged Hawks fly over while I waited for the bird to show. If Rough-legged Hawk's are the buteo of choice this season, and the Harris' Sparrow's are the Zonotrichia option, than Merlin's are the falcons to watch out for. I had a wet looking bird just south of the parking lot at 88th and Colorado Ave along the South Platte. There were several male and female Barrow's Goldeneyes up the river and about seven cormorants flying around. John Breitsch Denver, Colorado http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/ -- 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/aff10f62-042b-489e-b6c8-705ade42657b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Golden-crowned Sparrow- Teller Farms, Boulder Co.
Hi everyone, The adult Golden-crowned Sparrow continues with the White-crowned flock in the shrubs at the trailhead off Valmont. Christian Nunes Boulder Sent from my iPhone -- 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/COL401-EAS2295E7F6628703B9B942417BCDC0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Re: Updated Colorado CBCs dates
Scott - has anyone set a date for the Summit County CBC? On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 11:01:45 PM UTC-7, Scott Severs wrote: Added Delta 12/21 and Cortez 12/26. Downloadable Excel file: https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Preregistration: http://netapp.audubon.org/CBC/public/Default.aspx Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- 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/3b3e02ea-5a82-41bd-8766-5bb00d03bd41%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Re: Updated Colorado CBCs dates
I don't think the Summit County CBC has been going on, in recent years. Brandon Percival -- Pueblo West, CO From: ouzels ouze...@aol.com Scott - has anyone set a date for the Summit County CBC? -- 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/1386891911.62054.YahooMailNeo%40web164704.mail.gq1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Possible Barrow's Goldeneye (f) at Confluence Park, Denver
All, This morning on my way into work I saw two female goldeneyes under the Speer Bridge at Confluence Park, Denver. One of them appeared to have a yellow bill, indicating to me a female barrow's. I didn't have my binoculars as I was on my bike. There are also 8-10 hooded mergansers, and the 2 dippers continue in the vicinity as they have been for a month or more...as well as numerous gadwall, and some gulls. Confluence park is located near the REI at I-25 and Speer, accessed from 15th St. on to Platte Road. You can park in the REI parking lot for 1hr or continue under the Speer Bridge to the lot along Water Street along the Platte River Trail. -Matthew Baker -- sent from Thunderbird on Ubuntu -- 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/52AA0728.9050503%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Counts start Saturday
Hugh and all, Brandon is correct, I did some sleuthing and I couldn't find any info for a count this year in Summit County. Let me know if someone is doing one. Watch for the Geminid meteor shower during your pre-dawn owling, especially before dawn on Saturday. Count dates last updated 12.9.13 : https://sites.google.com/site/scottesevers/colorado-cbc-dates Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO Boulder County Bird Trax: http://tinyurl.com/l98ahv4 -- 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/CAL-OjWN5YEjVwXubnLK70qr6%3D5cj%2BAkn%2BFyOiZpGL%2BdaxFYn8Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Fountain Creek CBC
Folks, Despite my best efforts to not coordinate this count, we will be holding the Fountain Creek CBC on Monday, December 16. If you would like to participate, you can sign up on the Audubon website (and I would like you to do this) by following this link: http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count Otherwise, please contact me via email so I can place you into a group. The Fountain Creek nature center is under renovation and is not available to us this year, nor is the Fountain public library. Ted Floyd has graciously offered the ABA conference room, but it is a bit far from the count circle, so we will meet at at 12:30 at he Subway on Mesa Ridge Pkwy at Fountain Ridge Road (there are a number of food options here). Feel free to email me with any questions. Cheers, -- Dan Maynard Boulder, CO -- 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/CAN0ycWgziJJMFW8mU%3DRNwS6WFhYYoBtWkiUzS4A-JB6TQPjgpg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Peublo Rarities
Greetings All Photos of many of the Pueblo City Park/Pueblo Res rarities have been uploaded onto http://www.flickr.com/photos/36088296@N08/ including the Glaucous x Herring Gull and the Glaucous-winged Gulls, both in second winter plumage. Since there was a GW Gull at Pueblo Res 1 January 2013, one wonders if this could be the same bird returning Cheers Steven Mlodinow Longmont CO -- 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/8D0C5E6EEB0D467-27B0-6331%40webmail-d159.sysops.aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
