[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 20 December 2013
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: December 20, 2013 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-6750 303-659-8750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 20, 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): BRANT (*Douglas/Jefferson) TRUMPETER SWAN (Pueblo) TUNDRA SWAN (Boulder) Long-tailed Duck (Grand, Jefferson, Pueblo) Barrow's Goldeneye (Pueblo, Summit) RED-THROATED LOON (Pueblo) Pacific Loon (Pueblo) GYRFALCON (Jefferson) Thayer's Gull (Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, Boulder, Pueblo) GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Pueblo) Glaucous Gull (Arapahoe) GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Arapahoe) White-winged Dove (Pueblo) YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo) Chihuahuan Raven (El Paso) Winter Wren (*Bent, Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, El Paso) Wren Spec (El Paso) VARIED THRUSH (*Larimer) Bohemian Waxwing (Routt) Northern Parula (Pueblo) Swamp Sparrow (*Bent, El Paso, Pueblo, Summit) White-throated Sparrow (*Bent, El Paso, Pueblo) Harris's Sparrow (Routt) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Boulder, Jefferson) Northern Cardinal (*Bent, Pueblo) Black Rosy-Finch (Larimer) ARAPHAOE COUNTY: --On December 15 at Aurora Reservoir, Modlinow reported 10 Thayer's Gulls, 6 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 2 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, 1 Glaucous Gull. BENT COUNTY: --On December 17 on the John Martin CBC, Duane Nelson reported Winter Wren, White-throated Sparrow, Swamp Sparrows, and 1 m Northern Cardinal. BOULDER COUNTY: --On December 15 on the Boulder CBC, Schmoker reported Winter Wren, GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW, TUNDRA SWAN, Thayer's Gull, and Lesser Black-backed Gull. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --A BRANT was found by Stachowiak at Chatfield open water on the Denver CBC on December 14. The BRANT was seen by Mlodinow on December 15 at Chatfield SP. On December 16, Kilpatrick and Suddjian reported that the BRANT continues at Chatfield. On December 17, Warneke reported the BRANT at Chatfield SP. On December 19, Hinds reported that BRANT continued at Chatfield SP. --A Winter Wren was reported by Erthal at Plum Creek downstream from Highline Canal on December 14. --An ad Thayer's Gull was reported by Suddjian at Chatfield SP on December 16. EL PASO COUNTY: --On December 16, Floyd reported the following at Fountain Creek Regional Park: Chihuahuan Raven, 2 Winter Wren, one Pacific/Winter Wren, 3 Swamp Sparrows, 1 White-throated Sparrow. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --On December 14 on the Denver CBC, Kellner reported that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was seen 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 14, on the Denver CBC Kellner reported that 2 Long-tailed Ducks were seen at South Platte Reservoir. On December 15, Cameron reported pair of Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. --A possible GRYFALCON was reported by Bunker near South Platte Reservoir on December 15. LARIMER COUNTY: --An ad m VARIED THRUSH was reported by Sean Walters in his yard in Loveland on December 5 through 19. If you would like to try to see the bird contact him at waltersintherockies AT gmail.com for updates and directions. --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: --On December 14 on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC, Percival reported Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, RED-THROATED LOON, Pacific Loon, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, White-winged Dove, YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, Swamp Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, TRUMPETER SWAN, GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL. ROUTT COUNTY: --On December 14, on the Steamboat Springs CBC, Litteral reported 419 Bohemian Waxwings, Harris's Sparrow, and Rosy-Finches. SUMMIT COUNTY: --40+ Barrow's Goldeneyes and a Swamp Sparrow were reported by Nims at Blue River Water Treatment Plant in Silverthorne on December 14. DFO Field Trips: No Field Trips this week because of Christmas Bird Counts. Please consider helping on a CBC Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder -- 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
[cobirds] lk.loveland
Hi all, Yesterday we stopped by Lake Loveland to look at the gulls. there was a nice assortment including at least three Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 1 full adult beautiful Glaucous Gull and what I believe to be a first cycle Great Black Backed Gull. There were also Herring Gulls, Ring-billed Gulls, California Gulls and Thayer's Gulls. Those of you who are facebook friends will see two photos on my facebook page. Scott Rashid Estes Park -- 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/52B44962.1020801%40frii.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Brant Chatfield SP Douglas
At about 9:00 am today the Gray-bellied Brant was with a large group of Canada Geese across the road from the westernmost campground. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- 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/1387558032.48116.YahooMailNeo%40web184302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] 3-5 Harris's Sparrows, Boulder County
Hi all, I have at least three and up to five Harris's Sparrows coming to my feeding areas. It is hard to tell unless they are all eating together (last week, I did count five together). Birders welcome, Pam Piombino West of Hygiene on St. Vrain Rd. Longmont, CO 303 776 1939 -- 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/CAF2zbdtGErb54OVg1qAZrBkNy_tPk%2B-M%2B_wn_ixRaHc8Y0%3DDHQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Winter Wren/Larimer
This morning I saw a Winter Wren along the Poudre River bike trail about 0.25 miles before you hit Shields st. Good birding. Rob Sparks Old Town Fort Collins -- 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/0a66ca7c-2302-4b99-9b72-f8ee5c042a2c%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] tips for ebirding your CBC territory
Good pointers on ebirding your territories from the CBC. http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1010523-can-i-enter-my-christmas-bird-count-into-ebird- 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-OjWNT9eve5-n341Axac1GZcL3RWOP9QThSSDyHrQCpjORSw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Re: Winter Wren/Larimer
I apologize for my incomplete directions of where I saw the Winter Wren. It was east of shields and was very skittish. I did not hear it vocalize. Rob Sparks A Cold Old Town Fort Collins On Friday, December 20, 2013 11:00:47 AM UTC-7, Rob Sparks wrote: This morning I saw a Winter Wren along the Poudre River bike trail about 0.25 miles before you hit Shields st. Good birding. Rob Sparks Old Town Fort Collins -- 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/ca830c56-726c-4820-add9-81461b2de21a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Re: Brant Chatfield SP Douglas
It was inside that campground (loop D) at 12:30pm today. Good birding, Paul Hurtado On Dec 20, 2013 9:50 AM, picap...@att.net wrote: At about 9:00 am today the Gray-bellied Brant was with a large group of Canada Geese across the road from the westernmost campground. Bob Brown Highlands Ranch -- 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/1387558032.48116.YahooMailNeo%40web184302.mail.ne1.yahoo.com . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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/CABpQ-FXur6Gw-%3DEWAqDTM4oeWc9SjSLgAzFQYddzWmyZsE3aaA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Larimer Co.; Dec. 20
Hi, An Evening Grosbeak flew east over Lions Park in Laporte this morning. A imm. dark morph Rough-legged Hawk was soaring high over the Colorado State University campus this afternoon. I've seen light morphs in other areas of Northern Colorado recently. Scott Baron Loveland, Colorado -- 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/CAKO-by-4J3_ffWWweD_KN9aUXP7VoKBohfu%2BRWhtFOCiLA%2B6LA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Am Dipper finally in Canon City area this season; one eyed hawk still surviving
Yesterday I found my first American Dipper in the Canon City area for this season, this one several miles east of town. Every winter we have from one to a few American Dippers that move downstream along the Arkansas River in Colorado in cold weather to spend the winter in the mild Canon City area. We had such a terribly warm fall that this bird may not have thought it necessary to leave the higher elevation areas of the river until the recent cold weather. I have uploaded one photo of it onto my Birds and Nature bloghttp://birdsandnature.blogspot.com/ . Today I saw 2 female and 1 male Williamson's and 1 male Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers around Canon City--got photos but don't have time to process and upload to my blog so will do later. After not refinding the one eyed Ferruginous Hawk for about 4 days last week, I have seen her again all but one of the days I have looked for her this past week. With the lack of one eye she has to have learned somehow to compensate for problems with depth perception, which is awful important for a hawk going after prairie dogs. I will post photos of her later. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- 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/CAAUvckpeKh-8-TynH1H%2BB3bh%2BwGefZb1D_rMcsYFbeBSGatVyw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Larimer County gulls
On Friday, Lake Loveland's afternoon gull flock was large (300 birds, 90% Ring-billed) and had a variety of species, but the reported adult Glaucous and possible immature Great Black-backed from Thursday were no-shows. Singleton adult Lesser Black-backed and California were the only darker species. Two adult and one juvenile Thayer's were good study subjects alongside Herring Gulls of similar ages. One big brown gull was a mystery as it didn't fit the textbook description of any one species. If you want to read my description, it is embedded in my ebird report (link is below) under gull sp. If I see it again this weekend, I will try to get photos. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S16031064 The gulls were loafing on the ice in the northwest corner of the lake between the swim beach and the west shore. Telescope needed for decent viewing. The gulls hang out here when they are not sleeping overnight at Carter Lake, scrounging for food at the county landfill, or bathing at Horsetooth Reservoir. Nick Komar Fort Collins 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/551833313.895463.1387612208552.JavaMail.root%40comcast.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
