Compiler: Joyce Takamine
Date:May 1, 2009
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phone: 303-659-8750
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, May 1, 2009 at
5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.
Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is
Cobirds:
A total of three Green Herons were seen tonight (Thursday)
at the Walden Pond complex in Boulder by Crandel, Zmolek, and
Tumasonis. First seen by Dan Zmolek two nights ago, we went out to
see if we could find it, and ended up finding a group of them.
Assumedly a migratory or fa
In addition to all the regulars I've posted before, today both Broad-
tailed and Black-chinned hummers visit; both males and females. I
imagine soon I'll see the Rufus and Calliopes again, too.
Also, the Lazuli Bunting continues to drop by regularly, as well as
several Evening and Black-headed G
There was a Black-and-white Warbler at Nissen Reservoir #2 in Broomfield
this morning. It was associating with a flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers in
the NE corner of the reservoir. Nissen Reservoir #2 is on Aspen St. about
a half mile south of 136th Ave.
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Cobirders,
Joey Kellner reports the following from Last Chance this morning:
Hooded Warbler – male
Blackpoll Warbler – male
Black-and-white Warbler – female
Wilson’s Warbler
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
MacGillivray’s Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Black-headed Grossbeak
Rose-breast
Hi all,
I found a pair of Caspian Terns at the Wellington Gravel Pits off
Kechter (sp?) Rd. in SE Fort Collins this morning. They were standing
on one of the little gravel islands in the middle of the pond, hanging
out with several Franklin's Gulls. On a nearby island I also found a
pair of Semip
Each evening of late we've had returning Loggerhead Shrike pair
vocalizing and Burrowing Owls hunting in our 35-acre field--last night
we had four owls "hovering" and one on the ground calling.
American Robin pair building a nest in one of our evergreens--new
possible yard breeder for us.
Pretty
Forgot "Chuckles" the Chukar update ...
"Chuckles"'s mate was lost probably due to a Northern Harrier
encounter (lots of Chukar feathers on side of house and she hasn't
been seen for about three weeks now). On the bright side for
"Chuckles" he has two new friends--our Ring-necked Pheasant pair.
COBirders,
Bryan Patrick (ABA) and I found a male Kentucky Warbler, a first ranch
record, at the small HQ Pond at Chico Basin Ranch this A.M. around 8:00.
There are lots of other migrants at the ranch including a few Least
Flycatchers. An American Bittern is calling from the east end of Rose
P
After seeing Eric Z.'s post about the Black & White Warbler,I headed
over to Nissen R. I was instantly rewarded by great views of the
Black & White Warbler, meticulously going over every twig and limb for
bugs in a large cottonwood. It was with a flock of Yellow-rumped
Warblers and a couple of O
COBirders,
Larry Semo and I took some out of state birders to look for Mountain Plover
this morning. We easily found 3 in the field at the intersection of Hwy. 14
and 51. Last week, I saw a female on a nest at this location so they are
definitely breeding here.
After the visitors left, we stoppe
While heading to Grand Junction on Highway 50 this morning I spotted a
Burrowing Owl along the highway. I turned around and there was a pair in
the area in a prairie dog town. The location is near mile marker 62 (about
62.1 on the north side of the highway to be more precise). The pair was
still
Hi COBirders,
May has arrived! As you've heard by now, with the cool weather,
things were hopping at CBR. This was the best banding day for the
season, with 40 new birds banded, and 1/2 of those before 8:30. As
Bill M mentioned, a Kentucky Warbler was reported by the HQ, and a
second o
Today at the Glenpond apartment complex, the first (female, I think)
hummingbird of the season (and my first since moving to Colorado in January)
arrived at my back porch feeder. This was a very productive day for my
birdlist, as I also spotted the following:
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Eastern
I camped at Crow Valley April 29 & have a word of warning. Don't
leave anything on the table while you drive the birding loop. On
Wednesday we clipped our campsite receipt to the post, but we also
left a water jug on the table to show the site was taken. When we
returned a few hours later
Hi all, while in Longmont this afternoon I found a White-winged dove in the
parking lot of The suski resturant on Nelson rd.
Scott Rashid
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David Chartier and I saw the following birds today in SE Colorado.
Prowers County:
Lamar Community College grove:
Blue-headed Vireo - 2
Northern Cardinal - 1 male 1 female
Fairmount Cemetery, south side of Lamar:
Pine Warbler - 1 male
Black-and-white Warbler - 1 male
Riverside Cemetery, east
COBirders,
Glenn Walbek called to report that the Kellner caravan (heading to Lamar) is
seeing LOTS of good birds along the way (like at every stop), particularly
warblers. Spread throughout the day some birds they have seen (but not
limited to) are Prothonotary, Blackpoll, and Worm-eating Warbler
Landbirds were few and far between today at the park. Mainly Myrtle, Audubon's,
and Orange-crowned Warblers at numerous spots.
late in the evening the farm pond adjacent to the model airplane field hosted:
1 Stilt Sandpiper
1 Western Sandpiper
3 Semipalmated Sandpipers
Many Least Sandpipers
4 L
This afternoon after work, I birded around Broomfield Co.
Plaster Res.:
GREEN HERON-This was found from the platform looking out in the back in
the cattail of the pond.
a Few Snipe was heard called
Nissen Pond-
I failed in locating the Black-and White Warbler, but found a
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, a
Cobirds:
At least one green heron is still at Walden / Sawhills.
Seen again on the west side of the Ricky Weiser Wetlands area. A
quiet approach is necessary as this bird is flighty (no pun
intended). Also seen and heard:
Long billed curlew - 1 - flyover
Franklin's gull - 40 - flyover
Hello, Birders.
Hannah and Andrew and I birded around Boulder County today, Friday, May 1st.
Highlights for us included 1 Glossy Ibis, 3 apparent Glossy x White-faced Ibis
hybrids, 1 probable Short-billed Dowitcher, 1 tantalizing Chaetura swift, and 1
Black-and-white Warbler. Other sightings
An army of Audubon's warblers at Main Res, and one Swainson's Hawk
5 White Pelicans, and 5 Western Grebes on Smith Res.
Dave Cameron
Denver
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Cobirders,
Earlier today, Joey Kellner and his posse reported two male Hooded Warblers,
a Worm-eating Warbler and a Wood Thrush at Tony's Grove.
Good Birding,
Steve Stachowiak
Highlands Ranch, CO
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