Being seen for last hour from the dam trail. Seems to be favoring the sand spit
by the pelicans. West end of park by the marina.
Matt N
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Today, I finally was able to get better views of the Ross's Gull as he put on a
great show near the marina. It's been really fun seeing all the familiar faces
in the birding community enjoying this great bird! I was suprised to see not
only a Say's Phoebe but also a very late Spotted Sandpiper
Joe Roller and I had a great photo shoot with the Ross's gull today. A few
photos can be seen on my pbase site.
http://www.pbase.com/robbphoto/inbox
Robb Hinds
Colorado Springs
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Pictures of the Cherry Creek Ross's Gull can be seen at the link below. I may
be updating these throughout the evening. Thanks to Joe Roller and Cole Wild
for collaborating on the id of this thing! I'll likely be there in the morning
looking for him. BTW there is no Little Gull!
Glenn Walb
Many thanks to Glenn, Joe, Joey and everyone else who helped get the word
out today. I managed to get good looks from the dam --, but nothing like
Glenn's awesome photos.
Allison Hilf
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I agree with Glenn's call that this is an adult basic plumaged Ross's Gull. I
could not see the color of the birds legs - are they bright orange? Should
they be orange in basic plumage??
Allison Hilf
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Hi Birders,
I expected someone else to post about the Ross's Gull so I didn't, but now I
shall. The bird was seen from Lake Loop by me personally for about an hour.
When I left it was still being seen. Once the fog burned off (i got there at 7
& it happened around around 9-930) was when we f
Ross's Gull showed up again, around 4:00pm Sunday. Good views from the trail
below the dam. Was seen by many birders still in the area.
Mike
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Birders,
The Ross's Gull put in an appearance at 7 am as it flew along the dam and
landed on the sand spit near the pelicans. It stayed for 5 min and flew
over the marina, over Stehoviac's head at the lake loop and disappeared for
the next 2 1/2 hrs. Just as we were about to leave at 10 am, it h
Bill Schmoker reports the Ross's Gull is spending today feeding on and around
the west marina sandbar and doing very little flying. It is windy at Cherry
Creek with waves washing up over the sandbar. Schmoker, Maynard and Wild also
report a Red-necked Grebe and a 1st cycle Thayer's Gull.
Glen
Cobirders,
The Ross's Gull flew in and landed on the narrow sandbar just west of the
marina at sunset. It was walking around and feeding as things faded to
black at 5:00 p.m.
Good Birding,
Steve Stachowiak
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Folks- I edited together a little digiscoped video of the Ross's Gull from
today and posted it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dslKlONPgqQ
I suggest choosing the 720p "HD" option if your connection will bear it.
It shows the foraging behavior and flight style of the bird. My dad men
COBirders,
For anyone still hoping to see the CO Ross's Gull, within a few hours of
the Colorado Ross's Gull reported as missing from Cherry Creek Reservoir
yesterday, an adult Ross's Gull was spotted at ~11:25 A.M. Friday at
Lake Yankton in Cedar County, northern Nebraska.
Bill Maynard
Color
Folks- Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Glenn Walbek just called me to
report that intense searching so far this morning has not turned up the Ross's
Gull at Cherry Creek Res.
-Bill Schmoker, Longmont
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Folks,
There is a ROSS'S GULL at Cherry Creek. It is an adult, basic plumage bird.
The bird is in the middle of the lake, best viewed from the Lake Loop. More to
come...
Glenn Walbek
Castle Rock, CO
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Glenn,
Thanks so much for the awesome photos and getting the word out. Such an
amazing chance to see this bird this afternoon.
Matt Newport
Aurora
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Glenn Walbek wrote:
> Pictures of the Cherry Creek Ross's Gull can be seen at the link below.
> I may be updating
If the bird was also seen this afternoon, could people please update the
list. I would like to chase this bird tomorrow (and I am sure other people
will as well), and it would be nice to know if the bird remains most of the
day or if it has taken off for parts unknown at some point.
Morgan Churc
oping flight. I found the
wedge-shaped tail somewhat difficult to see with these old eyes but did finally
get some decent looks. Thanks for those who helped Laura and I get on the
gull.
Wayne Wathen
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:47:00 -0700
Subject: Re: [cobirds] Ross's Gull YES
From
Folks,
I have received 3 reports from Cherry Creek. Since the fog has lifted, the
Ross's Gull has not been seen. I'll keep you posted if anything changes!
Glenn Walbek
Castle Rock, CO
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Is there anyone in the Ft. Collins area who hasn't seen the Ross's Gull and
would like to join me tomorrow to try for it? Please email me privately. Thanks.
Larry Griffin
Ft. Collins
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Folks,
The Ross's Gull is currently being seen on the west marina sandbar.
Glenn Walbek
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For those of us who have to work during the weekdays, is there anyone in
the area north of Denver (Boulder, Broomfield, or further north) who would
like to carpool to look for the gull, assuming it stays for a few days,
early on Thansgiving morning? Please contact off-line, thanks. Elena,
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Subject: [cobirds] Ross's Gull Update
Cobirders,
The Ross's Gull flew in and landed on the narrow sandbar just west of the
marina at sunset. It was walking around and feeding as things faded to
black at 5:00 p.m.
Good Birding,
Steve Stachowiak
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The Ross's Gull is on the west marina sandbar as this is posted.
Joey Kellner
Littleton, CO
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Folks,
While waiting for the Ross's Gull to appear on the sandbar this afternoon, a
gracious birder told us the bird was on the Lake Loop shore. We drove over
there and found the bird working the shoreline between the Lake Loop and
Prairie Loop. I suspect the Ross's Gull will be there in the
I just heard that a adult Ross's Gull is at Union Reservoir in Weld County.
Cole Wild
Loveland
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Cobirders,
Just noticed a post on Facebook that strongly suggests the ROSS'S GULL was seen
in the last hour at Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Christian Nunes
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Glenn just called to report the ROSS'S GULL is present again this morning at
Cherry Creek.
Rachel Hopper
Ft. Collins
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Folks,
The Ross's Gull continues to please the birders at Cherry Creek Reservoir. He
was there this morning after the fog lifted and was there when I left at 12:30
p.m.. With a bit of fog still in the air, the bird flew back into the
southeast cove and rested reasonably close to shore for abo
Folks,
The weather conditions at Cherry Creek have deteriorated. As Brandon stated
this morning when it was sunny, calm and 50 degrees, we had the bird on the
small sandbar very close to the dam on the west (marina) side. A cold front
has backed into the area. It is now windy, foggy and 29 d
Folks,
I have heard from 6 outstanding birders, all indicating there is no Ross's Gull
at Cherry Creek. I will go there in the morning as planned just in case it
decides to return. At this point I will only post if it is seen again.
Congratulations to those who enjoyed him!
Glenn Walbek
Cas
Hey all!
So I'm not one to go all sappy (bird reference), but being that I give
thanks only one day a year, I thought I'd do it here this year. I
usually post strictly sightings with any observations reserved for
wise-cracks (see previous sentence) about personifying whatever
critter I'm gawking
Jeanne and I found the Ross's Gull at the sand spit on the west end of the
reservoir at 8:00am this morning. We watched it work the spit for almost 30
minutes and as people began to arrive the gull took off following the north
shore.
It was a great site, and we thank all those who have re
COBirders,
Although my earlier post suggests the Nebraska bird could be the missing
Colorado bird, the real time difference of about an hour and the distance
between the two locations, over 500 miles, makes it much more likely that
two birds are present in the Lower 48 so anyone birding reservoir
A number of birders just reported seeing the Ross's Gull from the dirt pathway
along the dam.
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Subject: [cobirds] Ross's Gull negative report #2
Folks,
I have heard from 6 outstandi
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Subject: Re: [cobirds] Ross's Gull negative report #2
A number of birders just reported seeing the Ross's Gull from the dirt p
Ira Sanders and Steve Stachowiak report that both speces are still
present at Cherry Creek Reservoir on Monday morning.
SNOW BUNTING: Flew overhead at the Lake Loop shoreline and was heading
SE follow the shore.
ROSS's GULL was initially seen on the sandspit along the dam by the
west marina, but
Folks,
Many birders saw and photographed the Ross's Gull today at Cherry Creek. The
bird is best seen from either the Lake Loop on the south side, or the west
marina dam trail. The bird has been seen several times on the sandbar close to
the dam trail. During the past 2 days the gull has dis
COBirders,
If you aren't tired of hearing about the Cherry Creek Ross's Gull, I
watched this bird for a few minutes on the marina sand spit early this
morning with Ira and Tammie Sanders before it flew. This spot was
reported as one of this bird's favorite locations. In a spotting scope
you can
Dear Cobirders,
Hopefully the local birders will indulge a message to out of state birders.
I suggest that any out of state birders attempting to book a flight to
Denver over the very busy Thanksgiving Holiday to view the Ross's Gull
consider flying into the Colorado Springs airport. There might
The ROSS'S GULL was seen again today (Thanksgiving) all morning, initially
see from the Prairie Loop at Cherry Creek State Park. Now it is flying out
over the water.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Joey Kellner
Littleton, CO
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Cobirders,
Walbek reports that the Ross's Gull is still at Cherry Creek State Park in
Arapahoe County. No details at this point regarding the exact location.
Good Birding,
Steve Stachowiak
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Folks,
I arrived at the Prairie Loop this morning around 9:45. The Ross's Gull was
close to shore, straight out from the bird observation area. Close to shore is
relative, since there is now a 50 ft. wide ice shelf on the south side. I
watched the bird for a couple of minutes as it circled l
Adding to the Midwest records!
There are three Ross's Gull records for IA:
31 Oct 1993, Red Rock Res, Marion Co
13 Dec 1997, Red Rock Res, ditto
27 Dec 1997, Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie Co
There is one Ross's Gull record for NE according to Ross Silcock, coauthor
of Birds of Nebraska:
1
I was there when the gizzard shad photo was taken, and I watched the bird
swallow that fish. Did it in mid-air, then settled down onto the water and
preened for a while.
-Greg
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> Although Glenn has an awesome photo of The Gull with a gizz
Swallowed it indeed... see first 3 photos from this link.
Glenn Walbek
Castle Rock, CO
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Swallowed it indeed... see first 3 photos from this link.
Glenn Walbek
Castle Rock, CO
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The Ross's Gull was seen at 6:30 AM today, when dawn's
early light brought out its pink color.
Also it is acting differently. It was on or near the sandbar near
the marina almost continuously, at least until I left at 9:00 AM. It was
not flying about the lake as on previous days, except for a
In contrast to the Ross's Gull habit of being between the sun and the
photographer for most of the
past few days, today it spent a lot of time near some large stumps in the
central part of the south shore. It was first seen by someone at 7 AM and was
there at 1 PM when I left.
It was swimming
Joe Lupfer, Karen Clark, Marilyn Rhodes, her friend Kevin (from
Wichita?) and myself waited patiently at the end of the trail along
the dam for more than an hour after others had left. We spent a lot
of time watching the Common and Pacific Loons feed and checked out
numerous Bonaparte's
Hello, Birders.
I'm pretty sure we're all well aware by now that a Ross's Gull was found last
month at Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe County... ;)
Now pause for a moment to consider the role that COBirds played in getting the
word out about the Cherry Creek Ross's Gull. Up-to-the-minute upd
Folks- A head's up that Channel 4 is doing a feature on the recent Cherry
Creek Reservoir Ross's Gull tonight on their 6pm news. You should some
familiar faces interviewed by reporter Paul Day. I have also been told (but
not heard it yet) that NPR had a feature story this morning on the bird. I
Glenn Walbek says the bird is still present!! GO NOW if you haven't.
Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO
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Glenn and all are happy people right now, seeing it sitting on a sandbar in the
marina at Cherry Creek Reservoir, 50 yards away!!!
Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO
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Here you go, Bill and others--I happened to hear it while driving to work!
http://www.cpr.org/#load_article|Rarely_Seen_Gull_Touches_Down_In_Colorado
Sharon Daugherty
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Subject: [cobirds] Ross's Gull story on Channel 4 news to
Colorado Public Radio and Channel 4's Ross's Gull news features below.
Thank you to Marilyn Rhodes for finding them. :)
Colorado Public Radio
http://www.cpr.org/#load_article|Rarely_Seen_Gull_Touches_Down_In_Colorado
Denver CBS Channel 4
http://cbs4denver.com/news/seagull.pink.rare.2.2031267.html
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