Compiler: Joyce Takamine Date: November 13, 2012 email: rba AT cfobirds.org phone: 303-659-8750
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 13, 2012, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions, including county and dates for each sighting. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name. Highlight species include: (* denotes that there is new information on this species in this report) White-winged Scoter (Chaffee) Barrow's Goldeneye (*Boulder, Chaffee, El Paso, Lake, Park, Pueblo) Red-throated Loon (Pueblo) Pacific Loon (Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo) American Golden-Plover (Bent) Dunlin (Bent, Prowers) AMERICAN WOODCOCK (Larimer) Red Phalarope (*Douglas/Jefferson) MEW GULL (Douglas/Jefferson) Thayer's Gull (Larimer, Prowers) Hybrid Gull (Larimer) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Douglas/Jefferson) Sabine's Gull (El Paso) White-winged Dove (Prowers) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Bent) Pine Warbler (Pueblo) Fox Sparrow (Bent) Swamp Sparrow (Boulder, El Paso) White-throated Sparrow (El Paso) Harris's Sparrow (Bent, Douglas/Jefferson, El Paso) GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson, *Larimer) Lapland Longspur (Douglas/Jefferson) Northern Cardinal (Boulder) Rusty Blackbird (Douglas/Jefferson) Black Rosy-Finch (Montrose) Common Redpoll (*Boulder, Huerfano, Jefferson, *Larimer, Lincoln, *Phillips, Routt) Bent County: --Duane Nelson reported red Fox Sparrow and Red-belllied Woodpecker visited his feeders on November 6. Birders are welcome if you contact him first. His e-mail is dnelson1 AT centurytel.net On November 7, Nelson reported Fox and Harris's Sparrows at his feeders. On November 9, Nelson reported that the red Fox Sparrow, Harris's Sparrow and Red-bellied Woodpecker continue to visit his feeders. --Duane Nelson reported from Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue Lake) at the S end 3 American Golden-Plovers, and 3 Dunlin on November 7. Drive W from CR 10 on CR UU to dam and drive approximately 1 m N on 2 track to edge S of lake. Boulder County: --A Pacific Loon was reported by Nunes at Boulder Reservoir on November 4 and relocated by Kaempfer on November 7. --A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Nunes along Boulder Creek W of 75th St on November 4 and relocated by Kaempfer on November 7. --A male Northern Cardinal visited the feeders at the home of Thomas Heinrich during the morning of November 11. Please call him at 303-475-0465if you would like to try to see the bird. --An ad male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Floyd at Baseline Reservoir in Boulder on November 12. --Chris Owens reported that the DFO field trip found a pair of Common Redpolls at McIntosh Lake on November 11 around noon. Chaffee County: --At Ice Lake in Buena Vista on November 10, Nick Moore reported 2 White-winged Scoters and 20 Barrow's Goldeneyes. Douglas/Jefferson Counties: --On November 8 at Chatfield SP, Walbek reported MEW GULL and Harris's Sparrow. The gull was on the marina tires and the sparrow was 150 yards east of parking lot along Highline Canal Ditch. --On November 11 at Chatfield SP Walbek reported Red Phalarope, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Harris's Sparrow, Lapland Longspur and Stachowiak reported Pacific Loon and Rusty Blackbird. El Paso County: --A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Peterson at Big Johnson on November 9. --A juv Sabine's Gull was reported by Pals at Quail Lake in Colorado Springs on November 10. It was near the shore near the parking lot. --At Fountain Creek Regional Park on November 10, Pals reported ad Harris's Sparrow at the nature center feeders, White-throated Sparrow near the Culvert at Duckwood Road Parking Lots, and Swamp Sparrow by the bridge in NW end of nature center pond. On November 11 at Fountain Creek RP, Gloria Nikolai reported White-throated Sparrow and Harris's Sparrow. They were W of the Gazebo. Huerfano County: --A Common Redpoll has been visiting the feeders at the Neldners in La Veta since November 10. If you would like to try to see it please contact Polly at pollywren AT gmail.com. Jefferson County: --A Common Redpoll was reported by Breitsch at Golden Gate Canyon SP at Ralston Roost Picnic Area on November 7. --Breitsch reported on November 12 that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continues at Red Rocks Trading Post. Lake County: --Nick Moore reported Barrow's Goldeneyes at Mt Elbert Forebay on November 10. Larimer County: --An AMERICAN WOODCOCK was reported by Rashid at the Sanctuary on the W side of Lake Estes on November 7. --Common Redpolls were reported by Judie Wright on November 8 at Lily Lake in Rocky Mt NP and Rashid refound 21 of them at 4:30 pm on the S side of the trail that goes around the lake. On November 9, Pautsch relocated the Common Redpolls on the S end of the lake. Stay near the small bridge and watch for movement near the bridge. On November 10, Starrett reported that the Common Redpolls had moved to the N side of the lake towards the west end near water's edge. On November 12, Henwood reported that the Common Redpolls were on the S side of the lake near the footbridge. --A juv gull was found by Rashid at Lake Estes on November 10. It is at the W end of the lake N of fire station. It can be seen from the parking area along the S side of the lake. There has been discussion on its identity and it appears to be a Glaucous-wing X ? Hybrid. --A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW has been visiting the yard of Sean Walters in South Loveland since November 10. If you would like to try for the bird please contact him at waltersintherockies AT gmail.com. Lincoln County: --A pair of Common Redpolls was reported by Mark Peterson at Kinney Lake SWA on November 12. Montrose County: --Black Rosy-Finches and Brown-capped Rosy-Finches were reported by Amber Carver at the gas station in Cimarron on November 12. The birds were feeding around the pumps. Park County: --At Antero Reservoir on November 8, Heinrich reported Pacific Loon and m Barrow's Goldeneye. Philllips County: --Common Redpolls were reported by Art Dahl in SW Phillips County on Novmeber 9. They were feeding in dry sunflower patches in the vicinity of CO 59 and CR 4 about 1 mile north of the Yuma County line. Prowers County: --At Thurston Reservoir on November 5, Leatherman reported 1 Dunlin. On November 7, Leatherman reported at Thurston that the Dunlin continues and has been joined by an imm Thayer's Gull. --3 White-winged Doves were reported by Leatherman in Lamar at 1st St & Paseo Place in the NW Corner in a tree with lots of seeds on November 9. Pueblo County: --A Pine Warbler was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park W of the pond on November 7. --At Pueblo Reservoir on November 8 Percival reported Red-throated Loon and Pacific Loon seen from North Picnic Road Loop. On November 9, Percival refound the Red-throated Loon looking S from North Picnic Road Loop. Routt County: --3 Common Redpolls were reported by Craig Dodson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 11. Summit County: --Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nick Moore at Dillon Reservoir on November 10. The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 17 will be to Roxborough State Park led by Doris Cruze (303-798-8072). Meet the leader at 0800 at the Visitor's Center for a 3.5 mile walking tour on an easy trail. Participants should see golden eagles and species common in the foothills. State Parks Pass required. Lunch will be optional but there is a beautiful place to sit on the patio and watch the birds as you eat lunch. Take S. Wadsworth Blvd, past Chatfield SP to Waterton Rd on left. Take Waterton Rd 1.5 miles east to North Rampart Range Rd. Turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxborough Park Rd. Turn left and follow signs to the park (2.2 miles). This is an excellent trip for novice birders and new members. The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 18 will be to Denver City Park led by Chuck Hundertmark (303-604-0531). Meet the leader at parking strip SW of 22nd Ave just north of Ferril Lake. From Colorado Blvd, turn west onto 22nd Ave, go past the Musuem of Nature and Science, Turn left just before the zoo at the sign to the Pavilion Bandstand. Park on the left at the end of the parking area closest to Ferril Lake. Will check the lakes for earyl winter water birds and check tree to see what empty nests we can spot. An easy morning walk. Bring water, snacks, two-way radios, binoculars and scopes optional. Half day trip. Limit of 10 participants. Call or e-mail leader if you plan to attend. chundertmark8 AT gmail.com Good Birding, Joyce Takamine Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
