[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 26 January 2014
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: January 26, 2014 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750 303-659-6750 This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 26, 2014 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): Long-tailed Duck (Arapahoe/Jefferson) Barrow's Goldeneye (*Boulder, Delta, *Pueblo) RED THROATED LOON (*Pueblo) WESTERN GULL (Huerfano) MEW GULL (Arapahoe, *Pueblo) Thayer's Gull (*Boulder) ICELAND GULL (Arapahoe) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, *Boulder, *El Paso) SLATY-BACKED GULL (Arapahoe) GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Arapahoe) Glaucous Gull (Arapahoe, *Boulder) GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Bent) Winter Wren (El Paso, Huerfano, *Larimer) Pacific/Winter Wren (Boulder) VARIED THRUSH (Huerfano) PINE WARBLER (Douglas) Swamp Sparrow (El Paso) White-throated Sparrow (Huerfano) Harris's Sparrow (*Garfield) ARAPHOE COUNTY: --On January 19, Mlodinow reported that the SLATY-BACKED GULL returned to Aurora Reservoir at around 1530 and was see from the N side of the dam. Mlodinow also reported ad Kumliens ICELAND GULL and GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL at Aurora Reservoir on January 19. On January 23, Hundertmark reported the SLATY-BACKED GULL at Aurora Reservoir. --On January 18, Suddjian reported Lesser Black-backed Gull and 1-st cyc Glaucous Gull flying over St Mary's Church on S. Prince St in Littleton. --On January 22, Walbek reported a MEW GULL, Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and several pale 1-st cyc Thayer's Gulls on the east ice at Cherry Creek SP. ARAPAHOE/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On January 18, Carver reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir. BENT COUNTY: --An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Duane Nelson at John Martin Reservoir on ice shelf in Clayton Bay on January 24. BOULDER COUNTY: --A Pacific Wren was reported by Floyd at the back end of Sawhill Ponds in Boulder on January 19. On January 21, Erthal reported the Pacific Wren at the W end of Sawhill Ponds. On January 22, Norfleet reported that the Boulder Bird Club found the Pacific Wren on the west side of Sawhill Ponds along Boulder Creek. On January 23, Moore reported the Pacific Wren continues at Sawhill Ponds. On January 24, Mlodinow reported that the wren being seen at Sawhill Ponds sounds like a Pacific Wren but looks like a Winter Wren. --5 or 6 pairs of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Bradley-Bennett N of the bridge at Hwy 119 and 3rd Ave east of Longmont on January 24. --A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Waltman at Clover Basin Reservoir in Longmont on January 25. --A 1-st cyc Glaucous Gull, ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, and 2 ad Thayer's Gulls were reported by Floyd at Boulder Reservoir on January 25. DELTA COUNTY: --17 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Ortenzio on the Gunnison River west of Hwy 50 bridge in Delta on January 18. DOUGLAS COUNTY: --A PINE WARBLER was reported by Sigafoos at their feeders in Highlands Ranch since January 22. Birders are welcome to try for the bird. The address is 6754 Blackhawk Ct. The feeders are in the NW corner of the backyard in a Maple Tree and in the bush in the SW corner of the house. The PINE WARLBLER was seen on January 24 by Walbek. EL PASO COUNTY: --On January 17, Farese reported Swamp Sparrow by the bridge below the Nature Center and Winter Wren at Mile Marker 18 at Fountain Creek RP. On January 19, Kosar reported the Swamp Sparrow at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. --A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Hinds at Big Johnson on January 25. GARFIELD COUNTY: --On January 24, Ortenzio reported the Harris's Sparrow at the Filby's. I believe that Dick Filby is out of town, but if you want to try to see it you might contact his wife Denise at info AT fosgi.org. HUERFANO COUNTY: --6 White-throated Sparrows and a Winter Wren were reported by Neldner at Daigre Lake on January 18. --A probable WESTERN GULL was reported by Mark Peterson on Horseshoe Lake in Lathrop SP on January 19. --A VARIED THRUSH has been visiting a private yard in La Veta. The owners welcome visitors but the bird is best seen from inside the home. If you would like to try to see the bird please contact Polly Neldner at pollywren AT gmail.com and she will help you make arrangements to see the bird. On January 24, Erthal and Kilpatrick saw the VARIED THRUSH in La Veta. LARIMER COUNTY: --A Winter Wren was reported by Leatherman on January 24 NW of Lee Martinez Park in Fort Collins. It was along the S side of the Poudre River. On January 25, Mark Miller reported refinding the Winter Wren at the spot as described by Leatherman. PUEBLO COUNTY: --A RED-THROATED LOON, m
[cobirds] Snowy Owl...seriously
Just found a Snowy Owl in Lincoln County on a phone pole along Highway 94 east of road 11. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/gk7wu97i226x106du9wpvk5d.1390746377167%40email.android.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Fwd: Snowy Owl...seriously
Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Original message From: Joey vir...@comcast.net Date:01/26/2014 7:26 AM (GMT-07:00) To: Cobirds Cobirds@googlegroups.com Subject: Snowy Owl...seriously Just found a Snowy Owl in Lincoln County on a phone pole along Highway 94 east of road 11. Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/brjx1u5qleridyumhhkwlrvp.1390747128242%40email.android.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Boulder Stub-tailed Wren commentary
Not quite as serious as recent input from Mlodinow, Gent, Floyd, et al. but danged funny!! Thanks, Rachel... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIiS5mzc7ok -Bill Schmoker, Longmont __ * Bill Schmoker * __ http://schmoker.org http://brdpics.blogspot.com bill.schmo...@gmail.com 720/201-5749 __ -- 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/93539E41-DD41-4002-AC64-A108E71C3F1F%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Huerfano County Update: La Veta Varied Thrush still here
Was able to take three birders over to see the female Varied Thrush this morning. As usual she gave us brief, but good looks! Polly Wren Neldner La Veta, 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/CA%2BFr6DKKx0hNLQXm-hC%2B%2BRuGrDd7O2WNFX4by0jW152EZSGQRQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Rusty Blackbirds, Barr Lake below dam
2 Rusty Blackbirds on DFO field trip below the dam at Barr Lake this a.m. Chuck.Hundertmark 2546 Lake Meadow Lafayette 820-771-8659 Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone -- 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/7fd7tqp7o92wafhpta5aq79y.1390761069396%40email.android.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Winter Wren-Lee Martinez Park Larimer
The Winter Wren is still present in the same area as yesterday as of noon today. I followed Mark Miller's directions from yesterday and heard then saw the little guy within 5 minutes. There is a small creek that flows into the river on the south side and that is where I found him. Josh Bruening 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/19a48e84-2a4a-47ec-96df-e8f3aa9512fc%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Greater white fronted but not! Arapahoe count
I just had a goose on my pond that I initially thought was a greater white fronted goose but realized there was little to no white at the base of its beak. The beak was mostly orange, darker at the base and had a black tip to it. The legs were the classic bright orange. When I looked back to study it more carefully, it was gone! It just made me think about the taiga bean goose that was in Kansas and made me wonder… It is no longer here. I live in Arapaho County a few miles north of Chatfield reservoir so you might want to keep your eyes out for this unusual goose. I'm even closer to the South Platte reservoir… Another place to look. I'm sure it could be some kind of hybrid but I just wanted to let everyone know that the goose was here in case they were in the area and wanted to keep your eyes out for it. Deb Carstensen, Arapaho County 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/11C2B372-2B1B-4E19-B803-4793009AC00F%40aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [cobirds] Winter Wren-Lee Martinez Park Larimer
I too saw the winter wren about 11:30 AM today. He showed himself for a long time and then darted into and out of the gaps under the big slabs of ice, right where everyone has described where he should be, viewed from one of the dirt social trails. Great find! Is there any truth to the rumor that there are 1000s of rosy finches around the Horsetooth area? A ranger in Gould said they have not seen any all winter but that a birder told them about the Horsetooth flocks Libby Edwards Larimer Co On Sunday, January 26, 2014, Josh Bruening 87211...@gmail.com wrote: The Winter Wren is still present in the same area as yesterday as of noon today. I followed Mark Miller's directions from yesterday and heard then saw the little guy within 5 minutes. There is a small creek that flows into the river on the south side and that is where I found him. Josh Bruening 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/19a48e84-2a4a-47ec-96df-e8f3aa9512fc%40googlegroups.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/CABwznz%2B6hRr%2BDRrnW2LysgAooEXTVhb1k504T%3DYy_YyZRbp4Bw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Cherry Creek State Park-Arapahoe County
Despite serious winds that sounded like I was standing next to a jet, I did see (Sun. afternoon 1:30): * a great blue heron at the marina, on a post out in the water * 2 male hooded mergansers, a couple of common golden eyes, and a dozen shovelers doing the circle dance * a beautiful bald eagle out on the ice, with gulls stalled above in the intense wind * a white goose with the Canadians, near the boat launch south of the marina, possibly a Ross's. Never got a clear enough view to be sure. Jane Ringer Littleton, 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/8979270b-95b5-4b43-bc5d-8e71adb30eae%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Barr Lake blackbirds
On a DFO field trip to Barr Lake below the dam we heard and saw two Rusty Blackbirds. We were first attracted by a song that sounded somewhat like a European Starling. The bird we found in a cottonwood singing, however, was a blackbird with a pale yellow eye. We debated whether it was a Brewer's or Rusty Blackbird. After listening to recordings of Rusty and Brewer's songs and calls, observing the bird, and looking at photos we obtained of the bird. We concluded it was a Rusty Blackbird. The bird ultimately dropped down into cattails. On our return walk, we found the bird again with a partner. Photos are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/chundertmark/12161686594/ I'm not sure if the bill fits Rusty Blackbird well, but the plumage appears to be a male Rusty with winter plumage wearing toward breeding plumage. Opinions welcome. The birds were along the ditch below the Barr Lake dam at the dirt bridge across the ditch with the sign to Blinds 67. -- Chuck Hundertmark 2546 Lake Meadow Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-604-0531 Cell: 720-771-8659 chundertma...@gmail.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/CACZCCxdexQgBY6rvGRFJjLFWPfDO%3DaPgFA8jvf7c9Q2Sg%2BpYvg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Greater Roadrunner in Pueblo County 1/26
This afternoon, I went to the Swallows area on the far west end of Pueblo Reservoir, and was quite happy to see a Greater Roadrunner. Van Truan found two Roadrunners in this area, back on December 14th, during the Pueblo Reservoir CBC. To get to Swallows, drive on Hwy 50 West, of Pueblo West, to Swallows Road, head south, you'll get to the dirt road, and continue until you see the green State Wildlife Area sign, not far past this sign, on the right (west) side of the road, before you go down the hill to the railroad tracks, is where the bird was today. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, 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/1390783561.30185.YahooMailNeo%40web142503.mail.bf1.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Snowy Owl update and photo
Hi All, The Snowy Owl first found by Kathy Mihm-Dunning, Bruce Newman, Chris Owens, Joe Roller and myself at about 7:25am this morning was relocated by several people throughout the day today. The bird was relocated in the field and hills to the north. The location is on Hwy 94 (east of Colorado Springs) just east of Lincoln County Road 11 (this is several miles west of Punkin Center). A photo can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55420686@N07/12164562606/ Thanks go to Kathy for taking an alternate route down SE! Joey Kellner Littleton, 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/003101cf1b05%24ef8f0df0%24cead29d0%24%40net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Boulder Wren Spectrogram Comparison
Hello all, I decided to look a little bit closer at the structure of the calls in Ted's recording of the Bolder Troglodytes he posted to Xeno-Canto, which can be heard at the following link. http://www.xeno-canto.org/165038 I may not be able to contribute much to the discussion of the bird's appearance, but I wrote a little something with my thoughts on the identification of the bird based solely on his recording. Below is the link to the forum entry. http://www.xeno-canto.org/discuss_forum.php?topic_nr=8354 All the best and good birding! Tayler Brooks Brier, WA ornithophile AT gmail.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/97e45f19-d8dd-4a5a-997f-f19c2f7e122a%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] El Paso county immature bald eagles
I think I saw at least three immature bald eagles today near the intersection of Marksheffel and Drennan road. I was able to get pictures of two of them: http://www.avoapples.com/birds/IMG_9488_cr.jpg http://www.avoapples.com/birds/IMG_9432_cr.jpg It was a great day for hawk and eagle watching! Bill bill_ko...@msn.com Colorado Springs -- 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/a3e64c12-62d4-4d6b-9725-b091d3d02e6b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Hawk ID question
I think this is a dark morph rough-legged hawk but I'm not sure. I saw it on Marksheffel Rd just north of Drennan. http://www.avoapples.com/birds/IMG_9321_cr.jpg Any comments would be appreciated Thanks Bill Bill Kosar Colorado Springs bill_ko...@msn.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/182183ae-6be1-40db-8efe-34b40141dcb7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[cobirds] Southeast Colorado 25 and 26 Jan
With some free time available and a favorable weather forecast, Tim Smart and I headed to familiar locations in southeast Colorado. Pueblo Reservoir 1/25 (Pueblo County): The adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was on the tires at the south marina early in the morning. We also saw two Common Loons but missed some of the other reported goodies. We found one Ladder-Backed Woodpecker near the West Fishing overlook, and another near the bridge over the Arkansas River below the dam. Highway 96 west of Pueblo Reservoir and east of Wetmore was excellent for raptors, particularly Golden Eagles and Ferruginous Hawks. In eastern Pueblo County, a pond just north of Hwy 50 and 3 miles west of the Otero County Line (near 66th Lane) was loaded with white geese, including a few 100 Ross's Geese and over 1000 Snow Geese. Lake Henry (Crowley County), which was drained this past summer, is now full and was mostly ice covered. It had attracted a few dozen ducks of expected species. Lake Meredith, also previously drained, is being filled and is still closed to public access. I wonder if either or both of these lakes will be re-stocked with fish this year? Along Hwy 266 just east of Rocky Ford (Otero County), we found a beautiful dark morph (I would call it a black morph) Red-Tailed Hawk. Rocky Ford SWA (Otero County), which had been quite birdy in December, was only somewhat birdy this time. The highlight was 4 MOUNTAIN CHICKADEES. We were unsuccessful in our attempt for after-dark Western Screech-Owl this time. Cottonwood Canyon 1/26 (Baca County): Thanks, Steve, for finding this anomalously birdy spot this winter. Highlights included SWAMP SPARROW, STELLER'S JAY, Mountain Chickadees, Brown Creeper, 4 Ladder-Backed Woodpeckers, 2 Marsh Wrens, 2 Golden Eagles, Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Merlin, singing Canyon Wrens, and singing Canyon Towhees. When birds became quiet in the hot weather of late morning, we felt like we had just scratched the surface of all the good-looking habitat there. Two Buttes Reservoir (Baca County) had a mix of open water and ice, but no waterfowl that we could see. John Martin Reservoir (Bent County) had lots of waterfowl, as advertised. Thanks, Duane, for the recent post and tip on road access. We found the adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL in the previously reported location. In the same area, we also saw two brilliant white immature GLAUCOUS GULLS. And the expected giant flock of white geese was impressive, as always. Neegronda Reservoir (Kiowa County) was ice covered but had 29 Bald Eagles. Driving around southeast Colorado was made particularly enjoyable by the variety of raptors, and Tim's experience with spotting and identifying them was greatly appreciated. Sunday highlights included a total of 41 Bald Eagles, good looks at Prairie Falcons, a second dark morph Red-Tailed Hawk, and a dark morph Ferruginous Hawk. All in all, it was an enjoyable weekend of birding. David Dowell 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/11224f1f-9108-45fb-b909-a2c419deda1e%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
