[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 3 November 2014
Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: November 3, 2014 email: r...@cfobirds.org This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Monday, November 3 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species). Surf Scoter (Denver, Douglas/Jefferson, Park) White-winged Scoter (Park) Barrow's Goldeneye (Chaffee) Red-throated Loon (Douglas/Jefferson) Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe, Larimer, San Miguel) Pacific Loon (Morgan, Park) American Golden-Plover (Weld) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer) MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD (*Boulder) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers) Blue-headed Vireo (El Paso) Sprague's Pipit (Yuma) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Yuma) McCown's Longspur (Park, Weld) Palm Warbler (Boulder) Pine Warbler (Morgan) Golden-crowned Sparrow (Boulder, *Jefferson, Yuma) White-winged Junco (Denver) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Denver) ARAPAHOE COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Righter at Cherry Creek Reservoir from the east side south of swim beach on October 28. BOULDER COUNTY: --A f MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Adam Jack coming to his feeders in Coal Creek Canyon on October 27 through November 2. If you would like to try to see the bird contact him for updates and directions at adam.jack AT gmail.com. --On October 30, Dowell reported that the Golden-crowned Sparrow has returned to the Teller Farm trailhead on Valmont Road. Weeds are tall this year making it harder to find the bird. On November 1, Frye reported Golden-crowned Sparrow at Teller Farm trailhead. --On November 1, Frye reported western Palm Warbler at Teller Farm. CHAFFEE COUNTY: --6 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Buena Vista Ice Pond on November 1. DENVER COUNTY: --A Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported by Matthew Baker on the far SW side of Sloan's Lake on October 27. --A Surf Scoter was reported by Roller in the SE corner of Grasmere Lake in Washington Park on October 28 and by Kilpatrick on October 29. The Surf Scoter was reported by Keithler at Grasmere Lake on October 30. Brower reported the Surf Scoter at Washington Park on October 31. DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES: --On October 25, Kellner reported 2 imm Surf Scoters at Chatfield seen from the Heronry Overlook. --An imm Red-throated Look was reported by Kellner at Chatfield seen from marina sandspit toward the dam on October 25. EL PASO COUNTY: --A Blue-headed Vireo was reported by Farese at Fountain Creek Regional Park along the path beside Rice's Pond on November 1. JEFFERSON COUNTY: --2 Golden-crowned Sparrows(1 ad, 1 1-st winter) were reported by Cyndy Johnson at Red Rocks Trading Post on November 1. On November 2, Chavez reported 2 Golden-crowned Sparrows at Red Rocks Trading Post. LARIMER COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe and Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Bankert at Horseshoe Lake in the NW corner on November 1. --At Fossil Creek, Komar repored Red-necked Grebe on November 1. MORGAN COUNTY: --A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Jackson Reservoir on October 26. --A Pine Warbler was reported by Dowell at the campground at Jackson Lake State Park on November 1. PARK COUNTY: --A m American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Suddjian on Hoosier Pass along CO 9 on October 28. --At Buffalo Creek Reservoir on October 28, Suddjian report 1 f White-winged Scoter and 1 f Surf Scoter. Buffalo Creek Reservoir is near the start of FR 433 in Pike NF off of US 286 a fews miles north of the junction with US 24. On a map it is west of Antero and west of US 285. --At Antero Reservoir Suddjian reported a Pacific Loon on October 28. --At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Suddjian reported a McCown's Longspur on October 28. PROWERS COUNTY: --Red-bellied Woodpeckers were reported by Leatherman at Lamar Community College and Willow Creek Subdivision in Lamar on October 28. SAN MIGUEL COUNTY: --A Red-necked Grebe was found by George Steele on October 29 at Miramonte Reservoir and seen again on October 30 by Dexter and Wright. YUMA COUNTY: --At Pipit Hill on October 25, Peterson reported a Chestnut-collared Longspur and 4+ Sprague's Pipits --At Hale Ponds on October 25, Peterson reported a juv Golden-crowned Sparrow. The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 8 will be to South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76 led by Jackie King (jackie.king AT ccd.edu 720-381-3314). Directions: Meet at parking area at 88th Ave and South Platte River Trail at 0830. From I-76 take E 88th Ave exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles, then turn south at Colorado Blvd. Turn left again into parking lot for the South Platte River Greenway trailhead. Accessible for people using wheelchairs. Half-day trip, lunch is optional; bring water and snack. Register on-line or call leader if going. The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, November 8 will be the Cherry Creek SP Welands Loop led by Karen von Slatza (kvonslatza At yahoo.com or 303-941-4881). Meet at 0900 at Prairie Loop lot in Cherry Creek S(. From
[cobirds] Female Magnificent Hummingbird, Boulder County, 11/3 - No Visitors Please
COBirders, The bird has been here a week as of this morning. She is at the feeder. Despite a dusting of snow (and snow thunder this morning) the temperatures are only in the low 30s (34 low last night, 35 now, compared to a 30 she weathered a week back.) That said, the temperature is not likely to improve like previous days, and the insects will be in short supply. I'd like to have *no visitors* to the deck today please. I know her chances of survival are low (since she's not head south yet) but I'd rather she be free to feed on a cold day like this. (Viewing from the road is fine, but that is not particularly close.) Joe Roller suggested I start a log book for visitors. Since I didn't have one a week ago when people first arrived I've set up a Google form as a virtual log book. I'd appreciate a few minutes of your time to gather what I can on the bird and birders: Visitor Log: http://goo.gl/F7yA4M regards, Adam -- Adam R. B. Jack http://www.neukadye.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/CALr37DfYZ_zWarEjLmWd1NUJFKiie0n53RbObXyG8WvQCBWqEQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow - Jefferson County
Birders, This morning there was a White-throated Sparrow under the feeders in front of my house. Birders are welcome to come by and look if you like. If you need directions please email me privately. Ira Sanders zroadrunne...@gmail.com 314 DeFrance Ct Golden -- 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/CABF3siFxHb_8-MHJhrumOt4KFe5kCTh-ybSrKcke%2BOUu0s-W5A%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] 4430 home sightings
Hi cobirders. Bluejays and Scrub Jaya have been coming for weeks. One day 5 Bluejays came for peanuts. 2 adults and 3 young ones now full grown with bright plumage. On another day 2 Scrub Jays came. First time I saw 2 at same time. They put put on quite show for peanuts. Started feeding late his year Monday October 27 with the cleaned cage feeder with sunflower seeds and a roofed tray feeder between kitchen window and the Chokecherry tree. Wednesday Oct.29 besides the usual a Warbling Vireo and a Vesper Sparrow both first for the yard! Friday there was a Spotted Towhee and a House Finch with much red on head and breast. Good birding Bob Spencer N.E. of Golden -- 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/4821C2B5-C7B8-4BC4-A884-A8C13F40502E%40indra.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] sandhill cranes, Monte Vista
Does anyone know if there are significant amounts of sandhill cranes in the Monte Vista/Alamosa area? 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/72d68f28-46bd-4b6e-afde-7a4cb5ae02fb%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Raptor Alley/Nunn
Excellent raptoring weather yesterday in Nunn-area. Total of 39 raptors in two hours. Got all expected species this time. Route primarily Weld CR 90 btw Weld CR 90 and 120 with many offshoot routes along the way. I'll start offering trips this month. - Red-tailed Hawk - 13 - Rough-legged Hawk - 3 - Ferruginous Hawk - 3 - Great Horned Owl - 1 - Prairie Falcon - 3 - Merlin - 1 - Northern Harrier - 1 - American Kestrel - 13 - Golden Eagle - 1 Raptor Alley Trip (2014-2015) reporting: - October 20 - 39 raptors Other wildlife: Pronghorn; Coyote and American Tree Sparrows Last year's (2013-2014) Raptor Alley reporting: - October 13 - 25 raptors - October 26 - 30 raptors - December 1 - 47 raptors - December 15 - 43 raptors - January 11 - 57 raptors - February 23 - 45 raptors Average Count Per 2013-2014 Trip- 41 raptor Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m -- 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/43d1a37f-ad4b-4d80-b338-954076cce6d6%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Re: sandhill cranes, Monte Vista
We were in Alamosa Oct 27-28, and yes, there were many cranes, in groups of anywhere from several up to 50+, scattered through the fields and sky at the Monte Vista NWR, and to the northeast of town. We also visited San Luis refuge, where we saw none. Visited with the ranger who told us that they have been trickling into the area in small groups. I'm guessing overall we saw several thousand. On Monday, November 3, 2014 12:30:55 PM UTC-7, Jane Ringer wrote: Does anyone know if there are significant amounts of sandhill cranes in the Monte Vista/Alamosa area? 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/d0bc2cb9-eff1-46b2-b4da-5cf856a06907%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Eastern Phoebe, Ft. Collins (Larimer Co.)
Hi, I wish I had more time to go birding today but while walking across campus a little before 2pm I heard a familiar chip call. I had my binocs with me and after a search of a minute I saw an Eastern Phoebe perched in some sort of legume tree with yellow compound leaves. Brown above, whitish below, no eye ring, tail wagging, no wing bars, dark bill. I had to leave for class so I couldn't linger. The location is the behind the sw. corner of the Shepardson building on the east side of campus. Scott Baron Loveland, Colo. -- 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-QpQLN_FMRBjdj5LpEHM1DSvzMwWMBW2LPKZ54iQnR6w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Juncos, Boulder Co.; Nov. 1
Hi, Late report. After viewing the Magnificent Hummingbird in Boulder Co. on Saturday I swung by Eldorado Mtn. Open Space's Dowdy Draw area. There were a lot of birds at the end of the unsigned dead end road at the Fowler trailhead. Further up, I had a nice mixed flock of Juncos with all 5 subspecies including 2 White-winged. It is fun to see Juncos in Colorado, with so many subspecies possible. This location was the Spring Brook Loop North Trail a little before the intersection with the Goshawk Ridge Trail, just before the bridge and along the concrete chute. It is the same location where the Grace's Warbler was seen back in June. Happy birding, Scott Baron Loveland, Colo. -- 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_%3DxN8p9KfprtrOJ4PR8nXejweZFDgQ5OYTCz8y2UAmhg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Fwd: Eastern Phoebe, Ft. Collins (Larimer Co.)
Of course, that is the Colorado State University campus (Nov. 3). Scott -- Forwarded message -- From: Scott Baron baron.sc...@gmail.com Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 2:45 PM Subject: Eastern Phoebe, Ft. Collins (Larimer Co.) To: Colorado Birds cobirds@googlegroups.com Hi, I wish I had more time to go birding today but while walking across campus a little before 2pm I heard a familiar chip call. I had my binocs with me and after a search of a minute I saw an Eastern Phoebe perched in some sort of legume tree with yellow compound leaves. Brown above, whitish below, no eye ring, tail wagging, no wing bars, dark bill. I had to leave for class so I couldn't linger. The location is the behind the sw. corner of the Shepardson building on the east side of campus. Scott Baron Loveland, Colo. -- 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_sf1heSdL%3DynQHHt9V4K3mDgZukPzR23vGZMejSK3jSA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Recent birds Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe
This morning (11/3) I was hoping for nice numbers of waterbirds at Chatfield, but they were down considerably from one week ago. Nonetheless, a *Red-throated Loon* was near the shoreline between Deer Creek inlet and Massey Draw parking area, with a *Common Loon *nearby (JeffCo). Two more *Common Loons* were near the dam, as viewed from the Marina sandspit. My first *Common Goldeneye* of the season was off the marina, and a *Merlin* flew by the sandspit (Douglas). The view from the original hernonry overlook at the best waterbird variety, but nothing unusual that I saw. Of interest was a vocalizing *Horned Grebe*, pestered to protest by an aggressive Pied-billed Grebe. I don't think I've ever heard a Horned Grebe calling before. When I first heard it the call reminded me of a churring Red-bellied Woodpecker. On Oct 31 a tardy *Townsend's Warbler* was at St. Mary Church at South Prince St in Littleton (Arapahoe). On Oct 30 a female *Surf Scoter*, 1 *Common Loon* and 1 *Clark's Grebe* were at Cooley Lake in South Platte Park (Arapahoe). David Suddjian 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/CAGj6RoqBtLxY9LkVOznCZvwYFNBaZ-BB1zHMwy6YkofVvdPp2w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes
This afternoon while walking dogs at Boulder Valley Ranch 100 migrated over. They only called a few times and stayed in a tight V formation as they flew south. Lark Latch 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/BAY406-EAS1262945657DA2145EB911188A860%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] White-throated Sparrow, El Paso County
CO Birders, White-throated Sparrow frequented feeder yesterday (neighborhood just south of Bear Creek Pk in Colo Spgs). It's the 3rd in 12 yrs at this location (one spent the whole winter 4 years ago). Given sparrow ratios along Front Range, I'm poised to add Harris's Sparrow in next few years to yard list. We'll see! Cordially, Steve Getty Colorado Springs, 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/705f653c8e5748719085fa1147ee77af%40CO2PR0601MB0997.namprd06.prod.outlook.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[cobirds] Kiowa County Reservoirs and John Martin Res (Bent County) today
Greetings All A quick summary before bed Nee So Pah Reservoir had a Thayer's and a Mew Gull today, both juvs (well, actually, Mew transitioning from juv to first winter) + a tardy BW Teal Neegronda and Neenoshe were dead Jett Reservoir had a moderate amount of ducks, but nothing of true note John Martin had 5000+ plus ducks of the usual sorts and 10 shorebirds highlighted by a Red Phalarope nearly eaten by a Prairie Falcon (and then decided to depart) a late Wilson's Phalarope 4 Lesser and 20 Greater yellowlegs 200 Least Sands 100 LB Dows 1 Dunlin 100 Am Avocet 2 Pecs and 7 or so Killdeer Also, apparently unprecedented for November was a raft of 885 Franklin's Gulls 2 Common Loons were on the water, but no RN Grebe or rarer loons A Vesper Sparrow - a tad late - was along one of the many roads Add onto to that nearly 1000 Western Grebes and it was quite a party out there. I wish that I knew what I looked over for I most certainly missed some stuff there Cheers Steve 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/8D1C6045A1240CE-13C8-F78D%40webmail-va135.sysops.aol.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
