[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 3, 2020

[Ira Sanders]

Date: Friday, January 3, 2020

Email: r...@cobirds.org

Compiler: Ira Sanders  zroadrunner14 at gmail.com

303-278-7172



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:



BRANT (*Jefferson)

White-winged Scoter (*Douglas/Jefferson)

Long-tailed Duck continues to be seen in multiple counties. You can search
with eBird’s “Explorer” menu in your preferred county for any recent
sightings.

Red-necked Grebe (*Pueblo)

Dunlin (Mesa, *Pueblo)

Iceland Gull (“Kumlien’s”)(*Pueblo)

Great Black-backed Gull (*Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (*Arapahoe, *Douglas/Jefferson)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Boulder, *Larimer)

GYRFALCON (*Larimer)

PACIFIC WREN (Fremont, *Jefferson)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Douglas)

Black Rosy-Finch (w/mixed Rosy-Finch flock) (Fremont)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (*Mesa)

Rusty Blackbird (Garfield, Jefferson)

Wilson’s Warbler (Mesa)

Western Tanager (*Pueblo)





 ARAPAHOE COUNTY:

—On Jan 2 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Aurora Reservoir.  It was
first reported on Dec 29 by Steve Mlodinow.  This might be the same bird
first reported Nov 8 at Cherry Creek SP, then at Aurora Reservoir in early
Dec.

—On Jan 2 a Pacific Loon was reported at Aurora Reservoir.  It was first
reported Dec 26 by Cynthia Kristensen.



BOULDER COUNTY:

—On Dec 27 a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported In pines along Old Tale
Road south of Arapahoe, about halfway to McSorley Lane.  First reported on
Dec 15 by Nathan Pieplow.



DOUGLAS COUNTY:

—On Dec 30 Nine Grey-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported at Roxborough SP -
South Rim Trail by Carl Lundblad.



DOUGLAS /JEFFERSON COUNTIES (CHATFIELD SP RESERVOIR):

—On Jan 3 a White-winged Scoter was reported at Chatfield SP Marina
Sandspit; previously seen from the N Boat Ramp and  Handicapped Fisherman’s
Platform.  First reported on Nov 29 by Joey Keller.

—On Jan 3 a Pacific Loon was reported at Chatfield SP Marina Sandspit;
previously reported from the Handicapped Fisherman’s Platform. First
reported on Dec 8 by Joey Kellner.



FREMONT COUNTY:

—On Dec 27  thirty-six Black Rosy-Finches were reported at Royal Gorge
Park-Nature Center by Joel Adams.  Also observed in the same flock were two
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and a Brown-capped Rosy-Finch.

—On Dec 26 a PACIFIC WREN was reported at the Canyon City Riverwalk -Sell
Lake to Raynolds Ave.  First reported on Dec 21 by Brandon Percival..



GARFIELD COUNTY:

—On Dec 28 four Rusty Blackbirds were reported in Carbondale at Delany
Nature Park, in the ditches with running water.  First reported Dec 21 by
Jason Gregg.



JEFFERSON COUNTY:

—On Jan 3 a BRANT was reported at Lake Arbor.  First reported by Amy
Cervene on Dec 20.

—On Jan 3 a PACIFIC WREN was reported at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood.
It was observed along Bear Creek WSW of Whitetail Picnic area, about 150
yds downstream from where trail from parking lot meets creek.  First
reported by Chris Wood on Dec 22. This is a first County Record for this
species.  Note, this location requires a fee via Daily or Annual Pass (Not
covered by State Park Pass).

—On Dec 29 a Rusty Blackbird was reported at Bear Creek Lake Park.  First
reported Dec 23 by Robert Raker.



LARIMER COUNTY:

—On Dec 30 two Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers were reported in Fort Collins at
Grandview Cemetery. One is a young male and has been reported south of the
Trolley House several times in different trees.  Last reported by Dave
Leatherman  “in a medium-sized deciduous tree due south of the Trolley
House out on City Park Nine golf course.  This tree has a white tag on the
north side about 7 feet up that identifies it as a tree I've never heard of
called "Pacific Sunset Maple".  This is a hybrid between *Acer
platanoides* (Norway
maple, a widely planted native of Europe) and *A. truncatum* (Shantung
maple, native to northern China).  The tag also says it is the
horticultural variety called "Warrenred".

The Trolley House is the westernmost building on the south side of Mountain
Avenue just east of the cemetery entrance.  There is an east-west row of 10
or so Scots Pines that runs from the sw corner of the building w toward the
golf course.  It seems the bird spends a lot of time in those pines and
retreats out into deciduous trees on the golf course (between the Trolley
House and the softball fields to the south).   This young male was first
reported by Dave Leatherman on Dec 23.



The other Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is an adult that favors Austrian pines
just east of the gray portapotty midway along the southern cemetery
boundary road and often retreats to the big cottonwood just east of the
pines. This adult male is probably 

[cobirds] Re: Western Tanager in Pueblo Jan 2nd

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

Hi Brandon

I was just forwarded this article perhaps "it is to blame" for the tanager 
;-)

   - Phenology of nocturnal avian migration has shifted at the continental 
   scale 
   
Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org

On Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 3:43:43 PM UTC-7, Brandon wrote:
>
> Chris Knight and I were birding along the Arkansas River, near the Pueblo 
> West pit, Pueblo County early this afternoon, and we were shocked to find a 
> WESTERN TANAGER.  This would be the 1st sighting in the Pueblo Area, during 
> the winter season.  I was able to get photos.  It could have been the same 
> bird, seen in this area, back in November, though it hasn't been seen for a 
> while, if it is the same bird.
>
> Brandon Percival
> Pueblo West, CO
>

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[cobirds] Requested Two New "Pawnee" CBCs for 2020-21 Season/Weld

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

Hi all

I just submitted two new "Pawnee" circle requests for next year's (2020-21) 
Christmas Bird Count:

   - Crow Valley Christmas Bird Count (campground fully in SE corner of 
   circle)
   - Pawnee Buttes Christmas Bird Count (Pawnee Buttes in bottom of circle 
   and traditional Sharp-tailed Grouse "area" in upper part of circle nearing 
   CO/WY border)

I'll post when approved by Audubon.

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

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[cobirds] Hybrid goose at St. Vrain SP, Weld Co.

[Susan Rosine]

I'm not sure what type of hybrid this goose is, although Steve Mlodinow may 
have seen the same bird on an earlier date. He ID'd his as Snow x Cackling. 

https://ebird.org/checklist/S62786339

Also, any idea on the gull?

Susan Rosine
Brighton, Adams 

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[cobirds] Re: Results of First-ever Pawnee NG-East CBC/Weld

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

European Starling - 2

On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 9:39:44 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Townsend's Solitaire - 3
>
> On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 8:51:03 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Great weather for us out in Stoneham for this CBC. We had gracious and 
>> appreciative hosts at the Pawnee Station Cafe in New Raymer. We promoted 
>> the concept of Christmas Bird Counts to the locals and energy sector 
>> workers, too. We also got to meet some of the local ranchers/farmers while 
>> out in the field and some providing access to quality bird habitat which 
>> most certainly increased our count efforts. The Horned Lark (and Lapland 
>> Longspur) population are far greater in the east section of PNG versus the 
>> west, tally for both here dominated what was seen on Nunn CBC. It was 
>> mentioned by all whether on the count or en route to the count the lack of 
>> overall raptor #s and species in area--there were plenty of food (birds and 
>> prairie dogs) around and perching opportunity--but we got our fair share. 
>> All teams had Lapland Longspur. Apparently, we drove right by a perched 
>> Long-eared Owl that another team had just picked up when we crossed paths 
>> :-( Overall, fun CBC had by all. About a half-day event for interested 
>> participants next year. The crow was surprising (for me).
>>
>> First annual Pawnee National Grassland-East CBC birds:
>>
>>- Northern Harrier - 4
>>- Rough-legged Hawk - 2
>>- Ferruginous Hawk - 2
>>- UNID buteo - 1
>>- Long-eared Owl - 2
>>- Prairie Falcon - 4
>>- American Crow - 1
>>- Horned Lark - 3,092 
>>- Townsend's Solitaire - 1
>>- American Robin - 1
>>- House Sparrow - 12
>>- House Finch - 4
>>- Lapland Longspur - 68
>>- American Tree Sparrow - 1
>>- Dark-eyed Junco - 16
>>- Song Sparrow - 1
>>- Golden Eagle - 1
>>- Rock Pigeon - 9
>>- Great Horned Owl - 1
>>- Northern Shrike - 1
>>
>> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
>> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>>
>>

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[cobirds] Re: Results of First-ever Pawnee NG-East CBC/Weld

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

Townsend's Solitaire - 3

On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 8:51:03 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> Great weather for us out in Stoneham for this CBC. We had gracious and 
> appreciative hosts at the Pawnee Station Cafe in New Raymer. We promoted 
> the concept of Christmas Bird Counts to the locals and energy sector 
> workers, too. We also got to meet some of the local ranchers/farmers while 
> out in the field and some providing access to quality bird habitat which 
> most certainly increased our count efforts. The Horned Lark (and Lapland 
> Longspur) population are far greater in the east section of PNG versus the 
> west, tally for both here dominated what was seen on Nunn CBC. It was 
> mentioned by all whether on the count or en route to the count the lack of 
> overall raptor #s and species in area--there were plenty of food (birds and 
> prairie dogs) around and perching opportunity--but we got our fair share. 
> All teams had Lapland Longspur. Apparently, we drove right by a perched 
> Long-eared Owl that another team had just picked up when we crossed paths 
> :-( Overall, fun CBC had by all. About a half-day event for interested 
> participants next year. The crow was surprising (for me).
>
> First annual Pawnee National Grassland-East CBC birds:
>
>- Northern Harrier - 4
>- Rough-legged Hawk - 2
>- Ferruginous Hawk - 2
>- UNID buteo - 1
>- Long-eared Owl - 2
>- Prairie Falcon - 4
>- American Crow - 1
>- Horned Lark - 3,092 
>- Townsend's Solitaire - 1
>- American Robin - 1
>- House Sparrow - 12
>- House Finch - 4
>- Lapland Longspur - 68
>- American Tree Sparrow - 1
>- Dark-eyed Junco - 16
>- Song Sparrow - 1
>- Golden Eagle - 1
>- Rock Pigeon - 9
>- Great Horned Owl - 1
>- Northern Shrike - 1
>
> Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
> http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/
>
>

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[cobirds] Results of First-ever Pawnee NG-East CBC/Weld

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

Hi all

Great weather for us out in Stoneham for this CBC. We had gracious and 
appreciative hosts at the Pawnee Station Cafe in New Raymer. We promoted 
the concept of Christmas Bird Counts to the locals and energy sector 
workers, too. We also got to meet some of the local ranchers/farmers while 
out in the field and some providing access to quality bird habitat which 
most certainly increased our count efforts. The Horned Lark (and Lapland 
Longspur) population are far greater in the east section of PNG versus the 
west, tally for both here dominated what was seen on Nunn CBC. It was 
mentioned by all whether on the count or en route to the count the lack of 
overall raptor #s and species in area--there were plenty of food (birds and 
prairie dogs) around and perching opportunity--but we got our fair share. 
All teams had Lapland Longspur. Apparently, we drove right by a perched 
Long-eared Owl that another team had just picked up when we crossed paths 
:-( Overall, fun CBC had by all. About a half-day event for interested 
participants next year. The crow was surprising (for me).

First annual Pawnee National Grassland-East CBC birds:

   - Northern Harrier - 4
   - Rough-legged Hawk - 2
   - Ferruginous Hawk - 2
   - UNID buteo - 1
   - Long-eared Owl - 2
   - Prairie Falcon - 4
   - American Crow - 1
   - Horned Lark - 3,092 
   - Townsend's Solitaire - 1
   - American Robin - 1
   - House Sparrow - 12
   - House Finch - 4
   - Lapland Longspur - 68
   - American Tree Sparrow - 1
   - Dark-eyed Junco - 16
   - Song Sparrow - 1
   - Golden Eagle - 1
   - Rock Pigeon - 9
   - Great Horned Owl - 1
   - Northern Shrike - 1

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

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[cobirds] Loveland CBC summary

[Nicholas Komar]

Loveland CBC was held on Jan 1 in mild weather except a little too windy. We 
tallied 97 species, with no new species. Highlights included Common Loon (2), 
Long-tailed Duck, Glaucous Gull,  Lesser Black-backed Gull (6), Iceland 
(Thayer’s) Gull (7), six species of owls, Gyrfalcon, Eastern Bluebird (9), 
American Pipit and Lapland Longspur. We missed some expected species like 
Horned Lark, Sharp-shinned Hawk and Golden-crowned Kinglet. Many thanks to 
Denise Bretting, who coordinated the event this year, and the 71 observers who 
participated. 

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO

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[cobirds] Goose Hybrid....

[Caleb A]

This afternoon I found a goose hybrid that I believe is a Snow x Greater 
White-fronted Goose hybrid. I was able to get 
photos: https://ebird.org/checklist/S62928237
This was at the lake on Twin Bridge Road.
Happy birding!
~Caleb A

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