Colorado RBA - Thursday 5/5/16
Allison Hilf
Compiler: Allison Hilf
e-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Date: May 5, 2016
This is the Rare Bird Alert for Thursday May 5, 2016, sponsored by Denver Field
Ornithologists and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species).
Note / warblers and other migrants on the move. Go out and find more!!
Glossy Ibis
Long-tailed Duck (Arapahoe; Mesa)
Black Rail (Bent)
Whimbrel (La Plata)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (*Bent)
Red-belllied Woodpecker (Bent)
Gray Flycatcher (*Jefferson)
Varied Thrush( Araoahoe)
Magnolia Warbler (*Bent)
Black-and White Warbler (*Lamar)
Prothonotary Warbler (Larimer)
Palm Warbler (Yuma)
Northern Parula (Bent, Denver, Prowers)
Northern Waterthrush (Pueblo)
Worm-eating Warbler (Boulder)
Scarlet Tanager (Larimer)
Summer Tanager (Bent)
Field Sparrow (Weld)
Fox Sparrow (Summit)
Eastern Meadowlark (*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
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
--On May 4 the over wintering Long-tailed Ducks were reported by David Suddjaian at South Platte Reservoir.
—On May 2 a Varied Thrush (male) returned to area . Last appearance was April 3
BENT COUNTY:
—On May 5 a Magnolia Warbler was reported by Austin Hess at Melody Tempel Grove. 40 or 50 yards up the canal trail on the left side as you're walking east.
—On May 4 a Northern Parula was reported by Brandon Percival at the Hasty Campground.
—On may 4 a Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Brandon Percival at Hasty Campground.
--On May 2 a male Ruby -throated Hummingbird was seen by Duane Nelson On the North side of Lamar Community College grove
—On May 1 a male Summer Tanager was reported by Duane Nelson at Tempel Grove in NE Bent County.
—On May 1 a Black Rail was heard by Duane Nelson at the Ft. Lyon Marsh complex.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On May 1 a Bewick’s Wren was reported by David Pettee on Dartmouth Ave.
--On April 30 a Worm-eating Warbler was reported by Nathan Pieplow along Boulder Creek below the CU Rec Center. It was near the west end, south of the creek, just east of the pump station (there is no longer a footbridge across the creek at the pump station, so you'll have to cross the creek closer to Folsom and walk west). It was seen right around the bench commemorating Ruth Leinbach, and around the adjacent small flooded hollow. On May 1 Lisa Steadman noted it was approx. 50 yards east of where it was initially reported. It has not been seen today.
DENVER COUNTY:
—On May 1 a Northern Parula was reported by Nathan Pieplow at City Park, just northwest of the gazebo at the west end of Ferril Lake.
EL PASO COUNTY:
—On May1 an Eastern Phoebe was reported by Robb Hauds at Kettle Lake.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On May 5 a Gray Flycatcher was reported by Doug Kibbe at Ketring Park.
LA PLATA COUNTY:
—On May1 a Whimbrel was reported by Ryan Votta at Pastorious Park.
LAMAR COUNTY:
—On May 5 a Black-and-white Warbler was reported by Dave Leatherman at Fairmount Cemetery.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--May 3 a Scarlet Tanager was reported by David Wade at Lee Martinez Park in the large Cottonwoods lining the river near low-dead dam.
MESA COUNTY:
—On May 1 a Long-tailed Duck was reported by Carol Ortenzio at Redlands Parkway Ponds.
PUEBLO COUNTY
--On May 3 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by Brandon Percival, close to the Arkansas River just east of the Fish Hatchery Ponds.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
—On May 1 a Fox Sparrow was reported by Jack Bushong at Bills Ranch Lake.
WELD COUNTY:
—On May 5 an Eastern Meadowlark was reported by Rachael Hopper near Pawnee National Grasslands at Weld Rd 104 just east of 57.
-On May1 a Field Sparrow was reported by Judie Wright at Glenmere Park, west edge of pond.
Fileld Trip opportunities:
Birding By Ear
Roxborough State Park (Meet Inside the Visitor Center)
Trail: EASY/MODERATE
Leader, Alison Kondler
Bring binoculars, water and snacks.
6 spots left (call soon).
It is spring and the birds are singing! With so many chirps, tweets, and chips it can be difficult to distinguish which bird belongs to what song! However, with a few fun techniques and a lot of practice, the art of learning birdsong is extremely rewarding and bring us even closer to nature.
Join Alison Kondler, naturalist and ASGD Master Birder, for this unique mnemonic driven birding by ear program. Whether you are new to birdsong identification, or an expert who needs a little fine-tuning, you'll be sure to gain valuable knowledge from this course.
We will start with an indoor presentation, then take our new found skills outside on an easy 1.5 mile guided bird walk in the most scenic State Park in Colorado. Return time between 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Please PRE-REGISTER by calling 303-973-3959 during business hours. Space is limited. This is a free program, but CO State Parks Pass or $7.00 Day Fee required to enter the park. Please arrive on time as a courtesy to the other participants.
Denver Field Ornithologist bird Trips:
Prospect Park (Wheat Ridge Greenbelt)
Saturday, May 7
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jackie King (Email: jacki...@ccd.eduPhone: 720-381-3314) 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 trip with easy walking and accessible for mobility impaired individuals. Bring water and a snack; lunch optional. Good trip for novice birders and new members. Register online or contact leader.
Cherry Creek SP Wetlands Loop (Arapahoe County)
Sunday, May 8
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bill Wuerthele (Email: wuer...@ecentral.comPhone: 303-333-2519) 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.
"LAFAYETTE BIRDS”
An ongoing birdwatching opportunity for beginning birders (families & adults)
1-3 p.m. on Sundays May 8, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, and Nov. 6
Beginning birders are invited to experience the fun and discovery of birdwatching at Greenlee Wildlife Preserve, 1-3 p.m. on the Sun., May 8 and then on the first Sunday of each Month, June - Nov., 2016. Knowledgeable birdwatchers will be on hand each Sunday with binoculars, spotting scopes and learning tools to bring the world of birds alive.
View ducks, herons and other water birds as well as a variety of songbirds. Learn how to use binoculars and field guides and even how to recognize birds by sound! Enjoy show and tell items to enrich the understanding of birds for people of all ages. "Birds" is a verb . . . come join in the fun!
Greenlee Wildlife Preserve, a marsh adjacent to Waneka Lake, is a property of Lafayette Open Space. To reach the site, park at the east parking lot for Waneka Lake (where Emma St. ends at Caria Dr. in Lafayette) and walk 1/3 mile around the N.E. side of the Waneka Lake trail. Signs will direct participants to the viewing platform at the marsh. This program is also made possible by Boulder Audubon, the Boulder County Nature Association and Environment for the Americas. Please note: Children and youth must be accompanied by parents. If you have questions, please contact Martin Ogle at Mar...@EntrepreneurialEarth.com
Colorado Field Ornithologist Annual Convention is this weekend — send my your rare sightings!!
Good Birding,
Allison Hilf
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