Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 13 November 2013

[Joyce Takamine]

Compiler: Joyce Takamine

Date: November 13,  2014

email: r...@cfobirds.org

The DFO Field trip for Thursday, November 13 has been cancelled.

 

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert Thursday, November 13 sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

 

Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species).

Long-tailed Duck (Park)

Surf Scoter (*Mesa, Park, Weld)

White-winged Scoter (Logan/Sedgwick, Weld)

Black Scoter (Archuleta, Morgan,Park, Weld)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Eagle, Park, *Routt)

Red-throated Loon (Douglas/Jefferson, Morgan)

Pacific Loon (Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, Logan,Morgan, Weld)

Red-necked Grebe (Larimer, Logan/Sedgwick, San Miguel)

Pacific Loon (Boulder)

BLACK VULTURE (Morgan/Weld)

American Golden-Plover (Weld)

Thayer's Gull (Adams, Kiowa)

Lesser  Black-backed Gull (Adams, Larimer, Morgan, Park, Pueblo)

Great Black-backed Gull (Morgan)

MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD (*Boulder)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Logan, Morgan, Yuma)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Park)

White-eyed Vireo (Pueblo)

Winter Wren (Boulder, Jefferson, Logan, Weld)

Lapland Longspur (Park)

McCown's Longspur (Weld)

CAPE MAY WARBLER (Pueblo)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Jefferson)

PURPLE FINCH (*Boulder, Prowers)

White-winged Crossbill (*Boulder)

ADAMS COUNTY:

--At Barr Lake on November 4, Sheeter reported 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 1 1-st cyc), and 1 1-st cyc Thayer's Gull.  On November 9, Dowell reported 1-st cyc Thayer's Gull and 1-st cyc Lesser Black-backed Gull.

ARCHULETA COUNTY:

--2 f Black Scoters were reported by Jim Beatty on Hatcher Lake on CR 600 NW of Pagosa Springs on November 6.  They were first found by Dale Knapp on November 4.  On November 9 Riley Morris reported 2 f Black Scoters at Hatcher Lake.

BOULDER COUNTY:

--A f MAGNIFICENT HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Adam Jack coming to his feeders in Coal Creek Canyon on October 27 through November 11.  The hummingbird was banded by Steve Bouricius on November 10 and she continues to return to the feeder.   The Magnificent Hummer was NOT seen on November 12.

--On November 4, Minner-Lee reported 2 Pacific Loons at Baseline Reservoir in Boulder.  On November 7, Gent reported 2 Pacific Loons at Baseline Reservoir.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Floyd at Stearn's Lake downstream from bridge over Rock Creek on November 8.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Floyd at Boulder Reservoir on November 10.

--White-winged Crossbill were reported by Mlodinow at the corner of 76th and Brockway in Boulder on November 12.

--A f PURPLE FINCH visited the feeders of Bryan Guarente in Longmont on November 12.  If you would like to

try for the bird, please contact Bryan at bryan.guarente AT gmail.com for updates and contact information.

DOUGLAS/JEFFERSON COUNTIES:

--On November 3, Suddjian reported a Red-throated Loon by the shoreline between Deer Creek Inlet and Massey Draw parking area at Chatfield.

--On November 10 at Charfield, Suddjian report 1 - 2 Pacific Loons near the dam.

EAGLE COUNTY:

--A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Spring Park Reservoir on November 4.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

--A Winter Wren was reported by Suddjian at Dutch Creek at Dakota Hogback on November 9.

--Chavez reported 2 Golden-crowned Sparrows (1ad, 1 juv) at Red Rocks Trading Post on November 11.

KIOWA COUNTY:

--A juv Thayer's Gull was reported by Mldinow at Neesopah Reservoir on November 3.

LARIMER COUNTY:

--A Red-necked Grebe and Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Bankert at Horseshoe Lake in the NW corner on November 1.  A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Komar at Horseshoe Lake on November 9.

LOGAN COUNTY:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kellner at N Sterling Reservoir on November 8.

--At Prewitt Reservior below the dam on November 11, Dowell reported 3 Winter Wren and Red-bellied Woodpecker.

LOGAN/SEDGWICK COUNTIES:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 8, Kellner reported 3 White-winged Scoters (1 ad m, 1 f, 1 imm m) and 2 Red-necked Grebes (1 ad, 1 imm)

MESA COUNTY:

--2 Surf Scoters were reported by Henwood at Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section on November 5.  They were on the northern most pond.  Two Surf Scoters were reported by Ortenzio at Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section on November 6.  On November 11, Henwood reported that the two Surf Scoters continue at the Fruita Section of Colorado River SP.  On November 12, Zerbi reported that the two Surf Scoters continue at the Fruita

Section of Colorado RIver SP.

MORGAN COUNTY:

--At Jackson Reservoir on November 8, Kellner reported 4 f Black Scoters and Red-throated Loon.

--At Jackson Reservoir on November 9, Dowell reported ad Great Black-backed Gull, 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and a Pacific Loon.

--At Brush SWA on November 9, Dowell reported Red-bellied Woodpecker.

MORGAN/WELD COUNTIES:

--A BLACK VULTURE was reported by Rutherford along US 34 between Greeley and Fort Morgan on November 10 near mile marker 143.

PARK COUNTY:

--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Suddjian at Timberline CG off of CR 58 on November 11.

--At Antero Reservoir on November 11, Suddjian reported Long-tailed Duck and 2 f Surf Scoters.

--A Lapland Longspur was reported by Suddjian N of Spinney Mountain Reservoir on CR 59 on November 11.

--At Spinney Mountain Reservoir on November 11, Suddjian reported 3 f Surf Scoters, 2 Black Scoters (1m, 1f) and 2 Barrow's Goldeneyes.

--At Eleven Mile Reservoir on Novmeber 11, Suddjian report 1 Surf Scoter, 8 Barrow's Goldeneyes and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls.

PROWERS COUNTY:

--A PURPLE FINCH was reported by Mlodinow at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar on November 4.

PUEBLO COUNTY:

--2 non-ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 4.  On November 9, Percival reported 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 2nd-cyc, 1 3rd-cyc) at Pueblo Reservoir.

--At Pueblo City Park on November 8, Percival reported White-eyed Vireo and CAPE MAY WARBLER.

ROUTT COUNTY:

--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Litteral on Lake Catamount just south of Steamboat Springs on November 12.

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY:

--A Red-necked Grebe was found by George Steele on October 29 at Miramonte Reservoir and seen again on October 30 by Dexter and Wright.  Steele reported on November 7 that the Red-necked Grebe continues at Miramonte.  On November 10, Zerbi reported that the Red-necked Grebe continues at Miramonte.

WELD COUNTY:

--A Winter Wren was reported by Dowell at Crow Valley near junipers in SW part of birding area on November 8.

--A Black Scoter was reported by Prather at Union Reservoir from the south side on November 8.

--On November 8 at Union Reservoir, Mlodinow reported f Surf Scoter, Red-throated Loon, and ad m White-winged Scoter.

YUMA COUNTY:

--A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Kaempfer at old Foster Grove CG at Bonny on November 8.

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 15 will be to Castlewood Canyon SP led by Karen von Saltza (kvonsaltza AT yahoo.com or 303-941-4881).  Meet at CO 86 and corner of Castlewood Canyon Road, appproximately .05 miles west of Franktown.  

Guest leaders Hugh and Urling Kingery.  The group may bird in the park, the local gravel pits, and other local places depending on bird activity.  The walking portion will involve a 2 miles walk, depending on the birds and group.  Bring lunch.  Group will eat lunch while watching the feeders at the Kingery's.  Good trip for novice birders and new members.

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 15 will be to Belmar Historic Park led by Alison Kondler (birdingbyear AT msn.com 303-904-9140).  Meet the leader at parking lot near lake.  From Alameda and Wadsworth go south on Wadsworth, turn west at the light on West Ohio Ave, Drive a short two blocks to parking lot.  May visit many lakes in addition to Belmar.  bring binoculars and scope (if you have one), water, and snacks.  Register online or with leader since trip is limited.  

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, November 16 will be to Roxborough SP led by Doris Cruze (cruzeduo At aol.com or 303-798-8072)  Meet the leader at 0800 at the park.  Take S Wadsworth Blvd past Chatfield SP to Waterton Rd on left.  take Waterton Rd 1.6 miles east to North Rampart Range Road.  Turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxnborough Park Rd.  Turn left (east onto Roxborough Park Rd and then turn immediately right (South) on Roxborough Rd and follow signs to Park (2.2 miles).  Meet at nature center.  Trip will involve walking on trails.  Lunch is optional but bring water, snacks and dress for walking on foothill types of trails.

Good Birding,

Joyce Takamine

Boulder