[cobirds] Re: Logan and Phillips Counties Nov 12

[David Suddjian]

A correction regarding my report of the hybrid goose at Haxtun WTP. Steve
Mlodinow has corrected our identification to Greater White-fronted x
Cackling. Some of these hybrids remain mysterious to me, that I have
learned.  https://ebird.org/checklist/S61405088

David Suddjian
Ken Caryl Valley
Littleton, CO

On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 10:37 AM David Suddjian  wrote:

> Our DFO outing out NE yesterday Nov 12 enjoyed a 1st cycle *Glaucous Gull
> *and a *Long-tailed Duck* at Jumbo Reservoir, Logan Co side. A *Common
> Loon* was on the Sedgwick side. The *Snow Geese* were gathered at Jumbo
> about 25,000 to 30,000 strong, and there were also *Ross's, Gr.
> White-fronted* (2) and* Cackling and Canada. *
>
> Prewitt Res. was dull. North Sterling Res had a lot of birds, including a 
> *Common
> Loon*, but nothing unexpected. However, a mass movement of flocks of Snow
> and Cacklers filled the sky with criss-crossing V's and other formations,
> and the clamor of voices!
>
> At Haxtun WTP in Phillips we saw a hybrid goose that we concluded was most
> likely *Ross's x Cackling*. Some photos are on this checklist:
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S61405088
> Haxtun had a lot of birds, mostly geese, but a lot of birds gathered at
> that little prairie magnet in a vast reach with so little such water
> opportunities.
>
> David Suddjian
> Ken Caryl Valley
> Littleton, CO
>

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[cobirds] Dunlin in Bent County

[Duane Nelson]

Birders,

I found a Dunlin today in the catchment basin below the dam at John 
Martin Reservoir. It moved between the two gravel bars in the basin. It 
loosely associated with 12 Greater Yellowlegs and 11 Killdeer, both 
unusual in these numbers at this time of year here. The Dunlin 
cooperated, and was later seen by Stan Oswald.


Duane Nelson

Las Animas, Bent County, CO

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[cobirds] Surf AND Black Scoter at S Platte Res - Arapahoe County

[Karen Strong]

Correction to my last post – the Surf Scoter is in the company of a Black 
Scoter.  In NW area of Arapahoe portion of reservoir.  Occasionally diving.

Karen Strong
Lakewood

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[cobirds] Surf Scoter - S Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe County

[Karen Strong]

3:00 - It is now headed towards the NW corner of the Arapahoe section, in the 
company of a Ruddy Duck.

Karen Strong
Lakewood

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[cobirds] Christmas Bird Counts begin in one month

['Brandon' via Colorado Birds]

Latest update on 11/14:

Christmas Bird Count Dates for Colorado this winter.


Colorado Springs Dec 14

Denver Dec 14

Fairplay Dec 14

Fort Collins Dec 14

Granby Dec 14

Longmont Dec 14

Pagosa Springs Dec 14

Pueblo Reservoir Dec 14

Salida Dec 14

Boulder Dec 15

Evergreen-Idaho Springs Dec 15

Penrose Dec 15

John Martin Reservoir Dec 16

Rocky Ford Dec 17

Fountain Creek Dec 18

Pueblo Dec 19

Bonny Reservoir Dec 20

Crook Dec 21

Great Sand Dunes NP Dec 21

Nunn Dec 21

Roaring Fork River Valley Dec 21

Delta Dec 22

Montrose Dec 28

Pawnee National Grasslands-East Dec 28

Barr Lake Dec 29

Denver (Urban) Jan 1

Loveland Jan 1

Air Force Academy Jan 3

Flagler Jan 4

Rocky Mountain NP Jan 4

Westcliffe Jan 4

Black Forest Jan 5

Hotchkiss Jan 5

Sterling Jan 5

-

No Date reported yet to the CBC Website or to me:

Aspen

Cortez

Douglas County

Dotsero

Durango

Eagle Valley

Grand Junction

Grand Mesa

Lake Isabel

Longmont

Monte Vista NWR

North Jefferson County

North Park

Pinon Canyon

Rawhide Energy Station

Spanish Peaks

Steamboat Springs

Summit County

Weldona-Fort Morgan


Brandon Percival
Colorado CBC Regional Editor
Pueblo West, CO

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[cobirds] Surf Scoter - S Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe County

[Karen Strong]

As of 2:45 on, the Surf Scoter is in the SW corner area of the Arapahoe portion 
of the reservoir.  It is near & to the west of a mixed group of About 11 Ruddy 
Ducks & Eared Grebes.  Viewing conditions are nearly perfect. Completely calm 
and the light is great from the south side.

Karen Strong
Lakewood, CO

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[cobirds] New Pawnee CBC Circle Just Approved!

['The "Nunn Guy"' via Colorado Birds]

Hi all

Exciting news, National Audubon Society just approved a new circle, "Pawnee 
National Grassland-East"! I am scheduling it to take place on Dec 28th, 
Saturday. If you wish to support and explore this new circle let me know.

Circle is centered north of Stoneham and bounded by CR 114N, CR 133W, Logan 
CR 5E and just south of Stoneham.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] Yellow-billed and Common Loons at Cherry Creek 11/14

[snowy.owlets]

Hi Everyone, The loons just popped up at Cherry Creek along the Lake Loop. 
They're together, near a flock of pelicans. It's 2:20pm on 11/14.Mark Miller 
Longmont, CO Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, an AT&T 5G Evolution 
capable smartphone

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Re: [cobirds] Re: RMNP count

[Bill Miller]

One small detail - meet at what time?

Bill Miller, FCAS

On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:41 PM John Shenot  wrote:

> Scott, would you want Fort Collins Audubon Society to mention the RMNP CBC
> in our newsletter? 100% up to you. If so, are you the contact and can we
> put your email address in our newsletter?
>
> On Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:07:20 AM UTC-7, Scott wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> The Estes Park/RMNP Christmas count will be on Saturday January 4th.
>>
>> We will meet at the Estes Park Visitors Center, on HWY 34
>>
>> Scott Rashid
>>
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[cobirds] Re: RMNP count

[John Shenot]

Scott, would you want Fort Collins Audubon Society to mention the RMNP CBC 
in our newsletter? 100% up to you. If so, are you the contact and can we 
put your email address in our newsletter?

On Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:07:20 AM UTC-7, Scott wrote:
>
> Hi all, 
>
> The Estes Park/RMNP Christmas count will be on Saturday January 4th. 
>
> We will meet at the Estes Park Visitors Center, on HWY 34 
>
> Scott Rashid 
>
>

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[cobirds] RMNP count

[Scott]

Hi all,

The Estes Park/RMNP Christmas count will be on Saturday January 4th.

We will meet at the Estes Park Visitors Center, on HWY 34

Scott Rashid

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[cobirds] Yellow billed Loon continues Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)

[Ben S]

Hi all -
The Yellow billed Loon continues not far off Lake Loop. Swimming closely with a 
Common Loon. Great comparison. Ruby crowned Kinglet here also. 
Ben Sampson 
Centennial, Co

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[cobirds] Moderator note - CoBirds and posts on out-of-state topics

[David Suddjian]

Dear CoBirders,

A couple of people asked why the Texas festival thread was interrupted. It
is helpful to occasionally recall the list rules and what options they do
offer for out-of-state bird reports. Here are the list rules, from the
Colorado Field Ornithologists page: https://cobirds.org/CFOPage.aspx?pg=2

I paste below, from that page, the points that pertain to out of state
reports. Note that reports of chasable rare birds in* neighboring states*
are permitted, as we enjoyed with the recent Bluetail occurrence in Wyoming
(#8 under What Can be Posted). Also, out-of-state (even out-of-country)
trip reports and photos may be posted to CoBirds with a one time post that
includes a link to the report or photos (#7 under What Not to Post). But
other discussion, and reports of rarities from more distant states are not
appropriate for the CoBirds list.











*What CAN be posted to COBirds?1. COBirds is a Google Group with over 1400
members for the discussion of Colorado birds. It's all about sharing the
fun of birding in Colorado.8. Interesting, rare and chaseable birds in
neighboring states can and should be posted to this list.What SHOULD NOT be
posted to COBirds?7. Trip lists and/or bird related travel reports from
outside of Colorado may not be posted on COBirds. If you want to share your
trip lists/reports from other locations, please post them on your personal
website and then send a single message to COBirds directing subscribers to
that location.8. Requests for out-of-state hotspots, travel tips, or
reference books.*

Thank you,

David Suddjian
CoBirds list moderator
Littleton, CO

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[cobirds] Surf Scoter - South Platte Reservoir

[Steven Rash]

All,

Looking at a non-breeding surf scoter currently at south platte res. It is 
associating with two ruddy ducks and seems to be working it’s way closer to the 
south shore along the county dividing line that runs through the lake. 

Cheers,

Steve Rash
Denver, Co. 

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday , November 14 2019

['John D' via Colorado Birds]

Date: Thursday November 14 2019E-mail:  RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John 
Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone :703-629-1151
Birders have been helpful by reporting updates to COBIRDS. Thanks!CAPITAL 
LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records 
Committee at the CFO website.(*) indicates new information on a species.For 
more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to the 
bottom for “Recent eBird Sightings”.
Rare, out-of-place and out-of-season species include:
Ross’s Goose (Adams) - blue morphTrumpeter Swan (Boulder,Douglas , Jefferson, 
Larimer, Logan,* Mesa)Tundra Swan (*Alamosa ,*Boulder,*Douglas ,*Huerfano , 
Larimer, Mesa, Park,)Surf Scoter (* Jefferson ,Montrose)White-winged Scoter 
(Larimer, Pueblo, *Jefferson)Black Scoter (Douglas,*Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck 
(Logan, Larimer, )Red-necked Grebe (Denver, Park)Dunlin (Douglas)Black-legged 
Kittiwake (Larimer)Glaucous Gull (Logan ,Pueblo )
Red-throated Loon ( Jefferson ,Kiowa)YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon 
( Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (Larimer)Varied Thrush (Weld)Bohemian Waxwing 
(Larimer)Rusty Blackbird (Boulder)
ADAMS COUNTY:—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake 
by Ira Sanders on the 9th.
ALAMOSA COUNTY.-On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at San Luis Lakes 
SP by David Tonnessen. 

ARAPAHOE COUNTY:—On November 13 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P.First 
observed by Ben Sampson on 8th.
BOULDER COUNTY:On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at Stern's Lake by 
Chris Petrizzo . Probably same bird was reported also at Rock Creek Farm 
Preserve.
---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by 
Stephen Chang .
—On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Phil 
Lyon on the 7th.—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir 
DENVER COUNTY:—On November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Marston 
Reservoir at west end by Amanda Spears on the 8th.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:On November 13 (2) Tundra Swan was reported at the 
Rueter-Hess Reservoir (limited access) by the DFO group. 
On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by 
Robert Raker .
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield 
Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at 
the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first  reported at 
the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
HUERFANO COUNTY:On November 13 a Tundra Swan was observed at Orlando 
Reservoir by David Tonnessen .

JEFFERSON COUNTY:-On November 13 a Black Scoter was observed at the 
Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir by James McCall.
 On November 13 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County 
sectionof South Platte Reservoir by James McCall. 
On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield 
Reservoir by Tina Jones .
On November 11 a Red-throated Loon was reported at the Marston Reservoir 
Complex by David Suddjian.
On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River 
estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James McCall . 
—On November 13 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of 
Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th. 
—On November 10 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake 
Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.

KIOWA COUNTY:—On November 8 a Red-throated Loon was reported at Neenoshe 
Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow. 


LARIMER COUNTY:On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas 
Reservoir by David Leatherman.
On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA 
by Nick Komar .
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by Nick 
Komar on the 9th.—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake 
Loveland by Nick Komar on the 10th.—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported 
at Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.--On November 9 a 
gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby 
Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, reported by 
Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 
a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported 
on November 2 by Rachel Hopper.  This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.—On 
November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north, maybe 
Donath Lake by Nick Komar.—On November 8 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at 
Horseshoe Lake flew north, maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.

LOGAN COUNTY:On November 12 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Jumbo 
Reservoir by David Suddjian DFO group.-On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was 
reported by David Suddjian's DFO group.On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was 
reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis