Compiler: Allison Hilf e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org <http://cobirds.org/> Date: November 12, 2016 This is the Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 12, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species) NOTE: The RBA is using the new AOU checklist and the order of the families has changed Trumpeter Swan (Archuleta) Surf Scoter ( Jackson, Kiowa, Weld) Black Scoter (*Crowley) Barrow's Goldeneye (Routt) Red-necked Grebe (Boulder, Larimer, Pueblo) Least Sandpiper (Morgan) Greater Yellowlegs (Jackson) Black-legged Kittiwake (*Pueblo) Mew Gull (*El Paso) Thayer's Gull (Routt) Lesser Black-backed Gull (Morgan) Red-throated Loon (Adams, *Larimer, Pueblo) Pacific Loon (Pitkin, *Pueblo) Black-crowned Night-Heron (Larimer) Osprey (Weld) Red-shouldered Hawk (*El Paso) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Morgan) Say's Phoebe (Douglas) Sedge Wren (*Bent) Bewick's Wren (Delta, Mesa) Hermit Thrush (Morgan) Lapland Longspur (El Paso) Orange-crowned Warbler (Delta) Pine Warbler (*Prowers) Great-tailed Grackle (Weld) *****For locations you are not familiar with (e.g. "Lower Latham"), please refer to CFO's Colorado County Birding site for directions: www.coloradocountybirding.org <http://www.coloradocountybirding.org/> ADAMS COUNTY: ARAPAHOE COUNTY: ARCHULETA COUNTY: ---On November 4, Brian Greco reported aTrumpeter Swan at Pinon Lake Reservoir. BENT COUNTY: —-On November 12, a Sedge Wren was reported by Steve Mlodinow at the west end of Van’s Marsh on south side of road (near John Martin Reservoir) BOULDER COUNTY: ---On November 5, a Red-necked Grebe was reported by Steve Frye and Nick Moore at Boulder Reservoir. CROWLEY COUNTY: —-On November 12, Four Black Scoters were reported by Steve Mlodinow at Lake Henry where the entrance road meets lake. Note Lake Meredith is entirely closed to public access. DELTA COUNTY: ---On November 11, Jason Beason reported 2 Bewick's Wrens and Orange-crowned Warbler at Confluence Park. DOUGLAS COUNTY: ---On November 4, Bea Weaver reported Say's Phoebe at Roxborough Open Space. EL PASO COUNTY: —-On November12, Mark Peterson and David Chaffin reported an adult Mew Gull at Big Johnson Reservoir. This might be the same bird previously reported at Prospect Lake. —-On November 9, Dale and Joel Adams reported an adult Mew Gull at Prospect Lake at Memorial Park, Colorado Springs. —-On November 10, a Red-shouldered Hawk was reported by Susan Craig, it was swooping around low over the shopping center at the SE corner of Constitution and Powers Blvds. ---On November 3, BIll Maynard reported Lapland Longspur at Chico Basin Ranch (fee area). LARIMER COUNTY: —On November 12, Nick Komar reported a Red-throated Loon at the North end of Boyd Lake SP. State Park pass required. Approach main entrance from the south (road is closed to the north). ---On November 5, Bob Righter reported Red-necked Grebe at Boyd Lake SP. ---On November 4, at Fort Collins City Park lake, Caroline Olson reported juv Black--crowned Night-Heron. MORGAN COUNTY: ---On November 5, at Jackson Lake SP, Riley Morris reported Lesser Black-backed Gull, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Hermit Thrush. ---On November 3, at Jackson Lake SP, David Dowell reported Least Sandpiper, Lesser Black-backed Gull and 3 Lapland Longspurs. PITKIN COUNTY: ---On November 2, Tom & Kay McConnell and Carol Ortenzio reported Pacific Loon at Ruedi Reservoir. PROWERS COUNTY: On November 11, An adult male Pine Warbler visited the various seed feeders in Janeal Thompson’s yard. The bird was also observed eating insects. PUEBLO COUNTY: — November 12 update on Black-legged Kittiwake, thanks to Brandon Percival: Nearly 20 people were able to see the bird, off West Fishing Road at Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo County). Look near the two Common Loons, looking to the west. Also, one Pacific Loon continues in this area as well. A couple speed boats scared off the kittiwake from the State Wildlife Area this morning, also many Quail hunters shooting near me there early this morning, so I wasn't there very long. . On November 3, Brandon Percival and Kara Carragher reported Red-necked Grebe by Sailboard Launch Area of Pueblo Reservoir. ROUTT COUNTY: ---On November 2, at Catamount Lake, Tresa Moulton reported Barrow's Goldeney and Thayer's Gull. On November 4, JoAnn Riggle reported Thayer's Gull at Catamount Lake. WELD COUNTY: ---On November 5, Tracy Pheneger reported f Surf Scoter and Osprey at Union Reservoir. ---On November 4, Steve Mlodinow reported pair of Surf Scoters at Union Reservoir and 285 Great-tailed Grackles. Denver Field Orthinologists Field Trips: Sign up on line for field trips at DFO’s Website: Prospect Park (Wheat Ridge Greenbelt) Sunday, November 13 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kevin Corwin (Email: kevygud...@aol.com Phone: 720-482-8454) Trail Difficulty: Easy Directions: From I-70 exit 267, take Kipling south about 3/4 mile and turn right (west) on 44th Avenue. Go one mile west. Look for the entrance to Prospect Park on your left (south). Meet just inside the park in the lot right next to Prospect Lake. This is a half-day trip around the lakes. Bring snacks and water. Keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Hopefully there will be open water for some nice duck viewing. Register online or contact leader. Cherry Creek SP Wetlands Loop (Arapahoe County) Sunday, November 13 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Karen von Saltza (Email: kvonsal...@yahoo.com Phone: 303-941-4881) Trail Difficulty: Easy Directions: Meet at the Prairie Loop lot in Cherry Creek SP. From either park entrance, follow Lake View Rd to the Prairie Loop that is located at the south rim of the reservoir. State Parks pass or day pass required. This is a half day of walking that passes through most of the important habitats found in the park over a distance of about 3 miles. Trails could be slippery or muddy, so dress accordingly. Bring water and snacks; lunch is optional. Beginning birders are welcome. Register online or contact leader. Good Birding, Allison Hilf Aurora, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/2BC174B1-7873-499B-AB1D-B563E82E5054%40me.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
