Date: March 12, 2010
e-Mail: r...@cfo-link.org
phone: 303-659-8750
compiler: Joyce Takamine
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, March 12, 2010 at 5 am
sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.
Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this
species in this report)
Tundra Swan (Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, El Paso, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Denver, Eagle, Garfield, Jefferson, Larimer, *Moffiat,
Pueblo)
Broad-winged Hawk (Larimer)
GYRFALCON (Jefferson)
Thayer's Gull (*Boulder)
White-winged Dove (Logan)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas)
Juniper Titmouse (Jefferson)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Adams)
Rusty Blackbird (*Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Huerfano, Pitkin)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Huerfano)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
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Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county
and dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your last
name.
Adams County:
--The juv Harris's Sparrow continues at least through 7 March
at the feeders at Rocky Mountain Arsenal as reported by Huffstater.
--Blackburn reported that at least one Long-tailed Duck (female) continues near
88th and the S. Platte. It was on West Gravel Pond on March 11.
Boulder County:
--An ad Thayer's Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on March 8.
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte
River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on Decenber 14. On March 11,
Thornton-Kolbe reported that the male Barrow's Goldeneye was north of the
Florida Bridge.
Douglas County:
--3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) were reported by Huffstater west
of Sedalia on Hwy 67 just east of Rampart Range Road on March 9.
Eagle County:
--4 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1 ad m) were reported by Filby on the Frying Pan River
5 miles east of Basalt on March 5.
El Paso County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Chartier at Big Johnson Reservoir on March
6. A scope would be useful.
Garfield County:
--35 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Filby on the Roaring Fork River
upstream of Aspen Glen and below Coryell Ranch as viewed from CR 109 on March 5.
Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders
in La Veta on February 26 and continue at least through March 11. If you want
to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
Jefferson County:
--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 on the Wheat
Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield. On the afternoon of March 11, Finch
reported hearing the pair of Rusty Blackbird and saw them fly downstream.
There is a parking lot off of Youngfield between 38th and 44th Ave. Walk west
on the bike path under I-70 and start looking for the orange cone. Thanks to
Dick Schottler and Glenn Walbek for the parking information.
--A light phase GYRFALCON was reported by Sanders on the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt
west of I-70 on March 5. On March 6, Daniel Maynard reported a light phase
GYRFALCON on North Table Mountain in Golden. Other GYRFALCON reports have been
on February 25 on Simms Road toward Hwy 128 near the JeffCO airport and on
November 28 on Pikes Peak.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by King on the west end of Tabor Lake
in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on March 7.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Henwood on Prospect Lake in the
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on March 8.
--A Juniper Titmouse was reported at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch on March 6
by Luper and Clark. The Titmouse was seen again on March 10 by Henwood.
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview
Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22. Leatherman reported on March 8 the
White-winged Crossbill pair were observed mating. On March 11, Chavez
reported that the pair continue to be present in the SE corner of the cemetery.
--A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Sparks in Lee Martinez Park on March 5.
--3 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1m, 2f) were reported by Bruening on the Lafarge plant
ponds in Fort Collins off of Zeigler Road on March 7. On March 8, DeFonso
found the 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Environmental Learning Center.
Logan County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Bosley at the corner of 10th Ave & Delmar
in Sterling on March 4.
Moffat County:
--30 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke south of Craig on the Yampa
River on March 10.
Pitkin County:
--A few Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches including Hepburns were
reported by Filby at the Snowmass Ski Area on March 3. The
Rosy-Finches are banded on Wednesdays, but there will not
be banding on St. Patrick's Day.
Pueblo County:
--The male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) was still present at
Pueblo Reservoir on March 6 as reported by Percival.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park on
January 18 and was still present on March 6 as reported by Percival.
--At Chico Basin Ranch (fee), Bill Maynard reported 2 Tundra Swans on HQ pond
and they flew to Rose Pond and a male Barrow's Goldeneye on HQ pond on March 6.
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, March 13 will be to Golden Gate State Park led
by Mike Serruto (303-337-9870). Meet the leader at 0800 at the Ward Road Park
n' Ride off of I-70 for carpooling up to the Park. Another option is to go to
Mt Galbraith Park on Golden Gate Canyon Road about a mile up from Hwy 93 where
we will stop at about 8:30. 3/4 day trip with moderate hiking. Bring lunch,
water, a 2-way radio if you have one, dress for changeable weather. Please
notifiy Leader if you plan to attend. State parks pass needed.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, March 14 will be to Barr Lake State Park led by
Tim Smart s...@juno.com. Meet the leader at 0830 at the Visitor's Center.
Bring lunch, water, a scope, and 2-way radio if you have them. Remember Sunday
is the start of daylight savings time. State Parks Pass required.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder, Co
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