While it is 95+% frozen, yesterday we found 2 red breasted mergansers in
the marina open water on the pier side.
Before the storm on Wed we found a pacific loon in a small open spot by the
pier. That hole was frozen and it was gone.
Evon Holladay
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You’re supposed to tie down that RTLO! I need that!
I got a rough legged hawk at clement park today for #270. Crazy story on that
one. It’s in my EBird report. Wish I had my camera but observing the bird was
definitely better in this case. Crazy stuff.
Thursday I’ll be able to chase stuff. May
Sorry for the late post,
This morning between 8 and 10 a.m. there were two Common Loons, two Pacific
Loons, and a Red-throated Loon seen by three of us on the Douglas County
side of Chatfield Res. Viewed from the sandspit and then closer views from
the fisherman's pier. The RTLO was associating
Hi all,
Quick note that birds are moving at Chatfield. 5 Caspian, 4 Forster's, 2
Common terns, 2 Sabines Gulls (1 ad, 1 juv), and 5 Red-necked Phalaropes
are the highlights so far. No jaeger but I heard it had been seen early
this morning.
Good birding,
Doug Faulkner
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We saw that bird, too. There was also an adult Forster's present, its
black cap mostly intact, but fading.
Dave
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> Hi,
> Birders who were present this morning around 9am at the sand spit noticed
> this Tern (IMG_408
Sorry for being delinquent on posting birds here timely.
As a follow up to Dave’s post, I rode down to Chatfield Saturday morning. I
stopped on the dam on my way to the sand spit and counted 58 snowy egrets lined
up hunting about 630am.
I arrived at the sand spit (still Douglas county) and had
The sandspit at the South Marina at Chatfield today around 1pm had
11 Black Terns
6 Common Terns
1 Forster's Tern
1 Marbled Godwit
2 California Gulls
~150 Ring-billed Gulls
Many Pelicans, maybe a dozen DC Cormorants.
So our shorebird search yielded 1 shorebird, but it was a good one.
Earlier to
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Subject: RE: [cobirds] Chatfield Horse Stables Off Limits
Hi All – reading Marie Hoer
, January 20, 2021 5:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [cobirds] Chatfield Horse Stables Off Limits
Since many people use eBird, it would help if we all put info like this in the
comments for both the whole checklist and the rare bird (or write the detai
Since many people use eBird, it would help if we all put info like this in
the comments for both the whole checklist and the rare bird (or write the
details in the general checklist comments, and a rare bird comment that
says "Restricted Access: see checklists comments for details"). Even if it
Hello,
A couple thoughts in response to Cinnamon’s inquiry.
The stable leases the property from CPW so they have the right to monitor
access. It is a business and birders are scattered around like horseflies
when there is a bird around, possibly disruptive to the business.
Additionally, there is
Hopefully, all who read my previous email understood that I did not say
anything rude to the park police. I was extremely polite and obeyed all
the "rules", once I was informed of them.
Just to clarify, earlier that day, I was birding by the beaver dam area. I
had heard that there was a Golden-c
It is not my intent to "pile on" or to make anyone feel badly for what has
already happened. I just want to share a couple of thoughts on a situation
in which the rangers and other patrons have minimal concern for keeping the
space open to a variety of recreational activities and how bad this can
Hi All,
Consistently breaking rules and not informing others of the rules for
viewing this sparrow could easily lose birders access, so lets all try to
follow the rules that were so clearly posted here by Joey so others can
continue to appreciate this bird! Having a good relationship with the o
Several of us were approached by the State Park Police this morning and
informed that they do not want non-horse people wandering around inside the
stable/corral area. We are free to use the parking lot (where the
Golden-crowned Sparrow has appeared) or to approach the rabbit brush area
on the east
Long-tailed jaeger currently off of the swim beach at chatfiels about 100
yards
On Sun, Aug 23, 2020 at 9:54 AM Kathy and Jeff Dunning <
mihmdunn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Did a fly-by of the Heronry Overlook about five minutes ago.
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> Good birding,
> Kathy Mihm Dunning
> Denver
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Did a fly-by of the Heronry Overlook about five minutes ago.
Good birding,
Kathy Mihm Dunning
Denver
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Today, Saturday the 11th, I thought I would check out the shorebirds
reported at Chatfield SP. I knew it was not the best day or the best time
(11:30 AM) but was not prepared for two lines of cars from the highway to
the gate house even with two people working outside to sell admissions. Nor
was I
Between 4:00 and 4:45 today at Chatfield Reservoir I was fortunate to see a
Common, a Pacific, and a juv Yellow-billed Loon. Never expected that to happen,
maybe ever. But when we feed off of other’s reported sightings, it increases
our opportunities. Thanks all for keeping COBirds going.
I’m
Am Golden-Plover, Black-bellied and Dunlin still present at Plum Creek Delta. 1
Burrowing Owl near east park entry at S side prairie dog town
David Suddjian
Littleton CO
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As of 3pm, the Dunlin, Am golden and 3 BB plover, 3 pects, 2 Bairds, lesser
yellowlegs, LB dowitchers etc continue at Plum Creek, Douglas county.
Scott Somershoe
Littleton CO
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Birds seen at the marina sandspit and Plum Creek delta (some birds went back
and forth) :
4 Black-bellied Plover
1 American Golden Plover
6 American Avocet
11 Long-billed Dowitcher
1 Greater Yellowlegs
2 Lesser Yellowlegs
1 Pectoral Sandpiper
1 Spotted Sandpiper
2 Baird's Sandpiper
1 Least Sand
Piping and Semipalmated Plovers are still at the Plum Creek area as well as
Baird's, Least, and a Western Sandpiper. Northern Waterthrush nearby in the
willows. Two Caspian Terns with the gull flock at the marina.
David Tonnessen
Colorado Springs, CO
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I made my first visit to the newly opened areas of Chatfield SP yesterday,
and my first to explore the rich area of the Platte upstream of Kingfisher
Bridge, to see a little bit of what happened with vegetation management and
the birds. Flooding on both the Douglas and Jefferson sides limits access
COBIRDERs,
The Big Sit! at Chatfield is still on for tomorrow. Rain, snow, sleet, wind…or
shine (okay, that last one is wishful thinking)! 😊
In the past, bad weather made is somewhat miserable for birding and birders,
but great for birds (assuming there is visibility).
Please come and join
The Marina, Sandspit, Handicap Fishermen Pier and Plum Creek are all closed
now until next May due to construction at Chatfield State Park. There are
barricades at the perimeter road to all these locations. And the perimeter
road will be closed beginning October 1st from the park headquarters to
ju
Thanks to the heads up from Myron Gerhard's sighting on Sept 8th, I had the
opportunity to get pics from the water on Sept 9th of the three juvenile
Jaegers. See pics in my ebird report below.
I was surprised to see the Parasitic and Long-tailed Jaegers hanging out
together in such close proxi
All 3 still present. Along dam north of sandspit.
Doug Faulkner
Arvada, CO
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Hi all,
Still looking for the jaegers, but nice consolation prize so far is 2 adult
Sabine's Gulls on west end of reservoir.
Doug Faulkner
Arvada, CO
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Folks,
There has been some exciting birds at Chatfield both yesterday and today!
Three jaegers have been offering good study for those who are patient and
interested. Photos of all three birds identify them to two species.
Long-tailed Jaeger and Parasitic Jaeger. Tony Leukering promises to
I visited Chatfield State Park from 1:00 to 2:30 today, didn't really dig
in but observed some slightly different things due to weather.
Douglas Co:
-Western Tanagers in high numbers, some flocking/feeding with Mountain
Bluebirds. An odd but nice visual combo.
-Probably over a thousand Lark Spar
Today's DFO "Big Month" field trip to Chatfield SP and a few other places
rounded up some 87 species, adding at least 18 new ones to the DFO "Big
Month" tally.
A pre-dawn extension of the trip enjoyed 4 *Common Poorwills* at the Dakota
Formation hogback as heard from the Cathy Johnson Trail, and a
Pre-dawn stops produced 4 *Common Poorwills* at Cathy Johnson Trail near
Deer Creek Road and South Valley Park, and 1 *poorwill *near Mann Reservoir
in South Valley Park. The wetland area near the south end of the park
had 6 *Wilson's
Snipe* winnowing and chipping (very cool) and 1 *Virginia Rail*.
I was at Chatfield SP soon after sunrise this morning. Here are some
highlights in addition to the aforementioned *Red-Throated Loon*. The
reservoir was more birdy than in recent weeks, with lots of flocks birds
flying around and more birds on the water in some areas of the lake. From
the North Boa
Was still being observed when I left at 11:17. However, model planes were being
positioned to launch.
Chuck Hundertmark
Lafayette
> On Nov 25, 2016, at 10:29 AM, 'loch kilpatrick' via Colorado Birds
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> As of 10:20 a.m. this morning the snow bunny has lifted off and headed north
> I
As of 10:20 a.m. this morning the snow bunny has lifted off and headed north I
do not know if anybody has relocated it or has came back during this point time
Loc Kilpatrick, Parker Colorado
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If you happen to be at Chatfield, make sure you check the field between the
west entrance and the horse stable road. This summer, it was wildly overgrown
with sunflowers, and now it’s full of sunflower seeds and sparrows. This
morning there were dozens of goldfinches, many tree sparrows, white
Had a few minutes to bird Chatfield this morning. Lake is like glass, and not
very many birds on it. I spotted nothing unusual. Not very many landbirds
either, but there were a handful of singing Townsend’s Solitaires, which I
always enjoy. I was startled by a flushing Long-eared Owl. It ga
Still Nice views from Eagle Cove currently.
Christy Payne
Wheat ridge
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Gwen Moore wrote:
> Seen at 11:45 near shore in cove just north of Eagle Cove parking lot.
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It is sitting on the water NE of the Deer creek inlet in JeffCo waters.
Presently nice views from Eagle Cove shoreline.
David Suddjian
Littleton CO
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Last week I had my Swarovski scope and Manfrotto tripod stolen from my garage,
so please be on the lookout if you see something on Craigslist or similar.
Today, however, I took my new scope out to Chatfield for a quick spin. Wasn’t
very birdy today, but of note was a juvenile gull with long win
Just had a fly-by from the Jaeger at the sandspit. It flew off to the south.
Amy
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Highlands Ranch
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Yesterday I spent a short time at Chatfield SP early in the morning,
without finding too much of note. The best for me for the park was a
female *Williamson's
Sapscuker* along the path leading to the Original Heronry Overlook
platform. She flew into some pines there, then after a short time flew ou
In addition to the aforementioned *Caspian Tern* (photos), I noted the
following at Chatfield SP this morning. From the Marina Sandspit had 1
*Pectoral
Sandpiper*, 1 *Baird's Sandpiper*, 14 *Long-billed Dowitchers*
(flying), 4 *Willets
*(flying), 2 *Semipalmated Plovers*, a *Merlin* flying south an
Still foraging out from the Marina Sand Spit toward the dam at 6:40pm.
Chip Clouse
Lakewood
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Upon further consideration, I believe I encountered only 2 *Dickcissels*
this morning at Chatfield SP. There may have been 3, but they were moving
around a fair bit, and I could only confirm two singing at the same time
about 0.2 mile apart. An *Eastern Phoebe* continued at Kingfisher
Bridge. *Red-
Before sunrise this morning I had my first *Common Poorwill* of the season
north of Deer Creek on the slope of the Dakota Formation Hogback.
At the Chatfield North Boat Launch area a *Whimbrel *flew north over the
dam. Chatfield Swim Beach had 2 *Semipalmated Plovers* flying north
and a *Solitary
The Caspian tern is still being seen mostly flying over the water near the damn
did make a couple of passes over the sand spit but did not land.Loch
Kilpatrick, Parker Colorado
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FYI - The Chatfield Banding Station will not be open tomorrow because of
the wet and cold and likely precipitation. Hoping for better weather soon.
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And one from Arapahoe Co - A *Townsend's Solitaire* was at St. Mary
Catholic Church along South Prince in Littleton yesterday 4/15.
Today 4/16 I had some time to check for any interesting snow birds,
checking near home in Ken Caryl Valley, Hildrebrand Ranch Park and vicinity
and Chatfield. The spe
I had a little time this morning, so I stopped in at Chatfield and a couple
other JeffCo spots. There were lots of ducks at Chatfield a week ago, but
it was hard to find any today. So I was surprised that one of them was a
female *Barrow's Goldeneye*, well out from shore north of the Deer Creek
inl
Two *Long-tailed Ducks* were steadfastly snoozing at Chatfield Reservoir
this morning, just south of the North Boat Launch parking area (JeffCo).
One appeared to be a male. I suspect these were 2 of the 3 that were
present much of the winter at nearby South Platte Res, but I did not look
over there
Open water is increasing in the Chatfield region.
Trailmark Lake (JeffCo) had a moderate cross section of ducks, including 3
*Canvasback* as the most uncommon.
The Douglas County portion of Chatfield Res has about 60% open water and
40% ice. *Common Merganser* is the reigning duck there, with nea
About 2:30 pm I relocated one of the Long-tailed Ducks reported yesterday from
the handicapped fishermans area by the marina. The bird was way out with the
hordes of common mergs. One bonapartes gull flew around. I also saw a leucistic
grebe, presumably western. The bird was with other westerns.
Three birders from the south (two from El Paso Co. and me from Pueblo Co.),
came north to walk around the lovely Chatfield Botanical Gardens on this lovely
day, with many other birders. As far as I know, no flycatchers were found. It
is a cool place, which I had not been to before. We saw a
Thanks, Ira.
On the other hand, I'd probably get on a lot of trouble from all sorts of
directions if I "ate crow"! (Not to mention the difficulties of getting the
feather barbules out of between my teeth!)
Gary Brower
Englewood, CO
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> On Nov 17, 2015,
Gary,
Don't eat that crow (probably didn't trip the filter) yet. It was funny.
Ira Sanders
Golden, CO
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> Thanks, Sean.
>
> It wasn't necessarily facetious, but more gentle humor, as I've had David
> (on eBird's behalf) question MY sightings.
>
Thanks, Sean.
It wasn't necessarily facetious, but more gentle humor, as I've had David (on
eBird's behalf) question MY sightings.
But, you're right! Who watches the watchers?
David, btw, I look forward to birding with you! 😃
Gary Brower
Englewood, CO
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Gary,
Even if meant facetiously, your question is a good one and one that I'm sure
many eBird users would like to know the answer for. When it comes to data
entry, eBird reviewers are in the same category as non-reviewers. Their records
just get reviewed by other reviewers.
Sean Walters
Fort C
Sorry for the odd "post". This was meant to be what I hoped to say! And I
would like to say, too, that I have all the respect in the world for David!
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"Tripped the eBird filter" . . . .
So, do you question yourself?
Gary Brower
Englewood, CO
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This morning as the snow let up Chatfield Reservoir had 3 *Red-necked
Grebes*, 4 *Common Loons*, 1 adult *Lesser Black-backed Gull*, 2 *Bonaparte's
Gulls*, 1-2 *Bald Eagles*, 1 *Merlin*, 1 *Prairie Falcon*, 2 *Greater Scaup*,
and generally increased numbers of waterfowl (many flocks were flying
aro
Folks- My dad Jim & I spent several very pleasant hours at Chatfield Res
(Douglas/ Jefferson) today. The Marina Spit hosted plenty of lingering
American White Pelicans and a decent variety of gulls with a tardy
Franklin's joining Ring-billed, California, Herring, and 3 Bonaparte's. It
took a whil
There were two *Red-necked Grebes* over a mile apart at Chatfield SP this
morning, both feeding amid flocks of *Western Grebes* on the Jefferson
County side, though visible from Douglas, too. One was off the Massey Draw
Picnic Area and the other was south of the Swim Beach. I didn't see
anything el
58 people stopped by the Heronry Overlook at Chatfield State Park yesterday
to spot birds, visit and just enjoy a nice day. This fall has been an odd,
slow one as far as bird migration goes and the Big Sit! was no exception.
The 13th Chatfield Big Sit! total species count tied the lowest record
n
As of about 2:30PM, all the notable birds were still visible from the marina
sandspit.
However, a scope is recommended for good views. Fear not if you lack one as
there have been many observers there with scopes and all will (or should) share
views with you.
For those who somehow missed earlier
Since no one has reported from Chatfield today I thought I should report the
ARCTIC TERN was seen at the sandspit this morning around 8am. The previously
reported immature Sabine's Gull was seen also. With the dense fog it was
difficult to see if the Red-necked Grebe reported yesterday was sti
I saw the Arctic Tern at Chatfield SP on the sand spit at about 3 pm for a
half hour. The photos I took I believe confirm the initial id made by Glenn
Walbek. It is a first year bird. The carpal bar is not dark enough for a
Common Tern and the secondaries in flight are pale, The secondary covert
There seemed to be a noted increase in dabbling ducks at Chatfield this
morning, with many flocks flying around in the first hour or so after
sunrise with bumps in numbers of *Green-winged Teal*, *Northern Shoveler*
and *Nor. Pintail* in particular. Also up were numbers of *Blue Jays*, a
species th
This morning around 10 am there were two juv. *Sabine's Gulls* at Chatfield
Reservoir. One was on the Platte Arm of the reservoir mostly on the Douglas
portion, located around the buoys that are north of the Swim Beach, and
while I was looking at that one from the North Boat Launch area (Jefferson)
Just saw that Doug Kibbe reported the Phalarope yesterday. Nice find and ID
Doug!
Joey Kellner
Littleton, Colorado
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Both a Red Phalarope and juv Sabine's Gull were seen this morning from the
handicapped access (Just west of the south marina)
Joey Kellner
Littleton, Colorado
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Birders,
Went to Chatfield to look for the SB Dowitcher. I did not see it but I am
confident that I heard it about 11 am. I was out on the spit and heard a
clear tu-tu-tu towards the east. The call matched the call on the Sibley
App. Scanned a lot but never saw it. Other shorebirds:
Semi Plove
I visited the park yesterday (8/4). The reservoir water levels were about a
foot *below* the "normal" exposing new shoreline / mud bar / sand bar
habitat in various areas. The Swim Beach and Marina sandspit areas had some
interesting looking habitat opportunties but nothing of note was taking
advan
Water levels in Chatfield Reservoir are more or less back to "normal",
although there is still lots of extra standing water in upland areas that
were flooded recently. Other than Killdeer and Spotted Sandpipers, my only
shorebirds were 2 *Marbled Godwits* and a *Willet* at the Marina Sand Spit.
A s
Following my post yesterday Scott S. noted that the perimeter road at
Chatfield had been opened by July 5, and when I returned today, so it was,
and clear of water, too. Various access points, side roads and parking
areas remain flooded and closed, though, including Plum Creek Picnic Area,
Kingfish
This morning at Kingfisher Bridge (bridge over the flooding Platte River), a
Red-eyed Vireo was singing incessantly near the flooded restroom. One of
the Eastern Phoebes is still fly catching from the few low trees and posts
that are not submerged.
In the trees near the wildlife overlook (where t
Hello,
While kayaking the flooded forest of Plum Creek, in Chatfield State Park
today, I found two singing Red-Eyed Vireos. The first was on the northeast
corner of the Plum Creek Picnic Area, and the other was about 200 meters
northeast of that in the forest. You could probably hear them singing
there is a yellow billed cuckoo calling along with the yellow throated Vario at
the gravel pond / scuba Ponds at Chatfield.
Loch Kilpatrick, Parker, Co
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Wow! Thanks for the update. That's my stomping grounds but haven't been out
there for a week. I'm over the rain!
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came out to do some birding at Chatfield this morning and was very surprised by
all the water levels this is not a report on birding but a report on water
levels. If you're coming to Chatfield be prepared all areas are closed and
flooded out there is no swim beach, Sandspit, Kingfisher bri
Driving home from Elbert on 5/11 I stopped at Walker Gravel Pit at
Franktown DOU and enjoyed an alternate plumaged *Black Tern*.
Early this morning (5/12) flocks of warblers, *Spizella* sparrows, and some
Black-headed Grosbeaks and Western Tanagers were flying over my Ken Caryl
Valley home, so I w
All,
I stopped at Chatfield state park (Douglas co) and relocated the two
long-billed curlews Doug Kibbe reported earlier in the prairie dog town by the
east entrance in the pouring rain about 4pm.
About 315 (in light rain) I birded the "swim beach" area (Jeff Co) which is
pretty much under wa
May 4
Yesterday's low clouds and occasional light rain brought many swallows down
low at Chatfield Reservoir and the South Platte corridor. *Violet-green
Swallow* was far and away the most abundant, with a rough estimate of 2,000
in the park during the couple of hours I was there in the morning. A
It was drizzling and 43 when I got to Chatfield at 6:30 this morning, so we
will not be open today. Hoping for better weather soon!
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There are currently 45 White-faced Ibis and 6 American Avocet on the shore at
the sand spits by the Marina at Chatfield State Park. (JeffCo/DougCO)
Jennifer Hallam
Ken Caryl, CO
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Had a fun day a Chatfield State Park today! Saw more Mountain Bluebirds
than I've ever seen out there. So pretty!! Tons of miscellaneous
sparrows and I also spotted an Osprey near the Fox Run parking lot and also
on the wing near the marina. So happy to have this birding spot 5 minutes
from whe
As many of you know, spring snowfalls create conditions that often result in
concentration of migrants along the foothills.
Yesterday (and I suspect today) such conditions existed in Chatfield State
Park. A partial list of yesterday's sightings include: hundreds of swallows
(mostly Tree), blu
My first *Broad-tailed Hummingbird* of the season visited my
ready-and-waiting feeders at my Ken Caryl Valley home early this morning.
At Chatfield SP the Swim Beach had 38 *Franklin's Gulls*, 2 *Bonaparte's*
and growing numbers of *Western Grebes *and *Am. White Pelicans*. An *Audubon's
Yellow-ru
Hi Cobirders, My son Bob took me to Chatfield today from 11am to 2:30pm.
Clear sky, light breeze, 60 to 70 o,
Almost no birds on the water. I added these to my year list.
Tree Swallows 6 near stables
Horned Lark 4 at model airfield
Eastern Phoebe at Plum Creek bridge 1 male
T
Near mid-day the gull flock South Platte Reservoir (resting on ice in
Arapahoe) had 1 3rd cycle *Lesser Black-backed*, 1 1st cycle *Glaucous*,
and 3 *Thayer's* (1 adult, 2 first cycle), along with the Ring-billeds and
Herrings. I had a possible candidate 1st cycle Iceland, too, but it soon
wandered
Hi
11am seen by Steve Hodges and myself off handy capped pier, no more than a
stone's throw away!!! Was swimming surprising fast easy towards spit
Bob Righter
Denver CO
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Unable to find the Yellow-billed Loon on Chatfield Reservoir this afternoon, I
settled for a drake Barrow's Goldeneye and two Common Loons near the
northwestern picnic area ( it is near the northwest boat launch). Viewing
conditions were marginal at best and the Y-b Loon could easily be too far
Hi Everyone-
I drove down to Chatfield Reservoir this morning 12/14. Snow was falling in
wet, heavy flakes, but it wasn't especially cold. I checked around the swim
beach and Massey Draw for loons without success, then went to the picnic
area near the dam. There was the loon, in with the coots.
On Dec. 11, at Chatfield Reservoir State Park, the Red-necked Grebe was seen
in Jefferson County, near the dam, with Western Grebes. This bird really moves
around the lake to different locations.
On 12/12, at Fort Logan Cemetery I saw 1, immature Greater White-fronted Goose.
The one I saw the
I went to look for the Red-necked Grebe at Chatfield, which I did not find, but
I saw lot's of other Grebes. From the Douglas County side, I had around 32
Eared Grebes in a group, then there was a separate group of 12 Pied-billed
Grebe, and lastly another separate group of 30 Western Grebes. I c
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Went back to Chatfield Reservoir this morning, hoping something new blew
in, but by the looks of it, not much did, except Goldeneye numbers bumped
up quite a bit. At the Marina sand spit an adult *Greater White-fronted
Goose* flew in with a flock of Canadas. A female *Red-breasted Mergan
I checked Chatfield Reservoir from a handful of vantage points. No loon or
scoters in evidence, but waterfowl numbers and variety had increased a good
bit from my visit one week ago. There were now *Redhead*, *Canvasback*, *Lesser
Scaup* and others, and numerous flocks of *Northern Pintails* were
m
An adult *Mew Gull* was at Chatfield reservoir this morning in the South
Platte arm of the lake. When I saw it from the old heron overlook it was
resting amid a large grebe flock, and then flew up and around and I was not
able to determine where it ended up. Probably still around there somewhere,
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