Colorado Rare Bird Alert, 14 June 2014

[Joyce Takamine]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

Date: June 14, 2014

email: rba AT cfobirds.org

phone: 303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, June 14 sponsored

by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the

star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone

number, detailed directions including county, and dates for each sighting.

It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Highlight species include (* indicates new information on this species in

this report).

LEAST BITTERN (Fremont, Montezuma)

TRICOLORED HERON (Arapahoe)

YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (Weld)

GLOSSY IBIS (Logan)

Least Tern (Montrose)

LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montezuma, Montrose)

ACORN WOODPECKER (*Jefferson, *Pueblo)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Logan)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder)

Eastern Phoebe (Boulder, *Pueblo)

Great Crested Flycatcher (Logan)

Bell's Vireo (Logan)

Purple Martin (Mesa)

Carolina Wren (Logan)

WOOD THRUSH (Logan, Weld)

Blue-winged Warbler (*Jefferson)

Golden-winged Warbler (Prowers)

Field Sparrow (Logan)

Fox Sparrow (Boulder)

Indigo Bunting (*Boulder, Logan)

Great-tailed Grackle (Park)

ARAPAHOE COUNTY:

--A TRICOLORED HERON was found by Pratt at Cottonwood Creek Wetland Pond in Cherry Creek SP on June 12 and

relocated by Walbek on the S shore of the reservoir seen from the bootramp parking lot on the east side on June 12..

BOULDER COUNTY:

--A Rocky Mountain form of American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Waltman at Rocky Mountain National Park on the trail just a bit NW of Copeland Lake. on June 9.

--A Slate-colored Fox Sparrow was reported by Waltman at intersection of Peak-to-Peak highway CO 72 and CR 103 on June 9.

--A singing Indigo Bunting was reported by DeFonso at Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder on June 12.

FREMONT COUNTY:

--A LEAST BITTERN was reported by Rich Miller at Holcim Wetlands on June 10.  On June 12, Moss reported that Holcim Wetlands is CLOSED to entry due to high water.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

--A Blue-winged Warbler was reported by Jones at Welchester Tree Grant Park on May 22.  On May 23, Shade reported that the Blue-winged Warbler continued at Welchester and it was seen by many other birders. On May 24, Willis reported that the Blue-winged Warbler continues at Welchester.  On May 25, Schmidt reported the  Blue-winged Warbler at Welchester Tree Park in mid-afternoon.  On May 26, Edwards reported that the Blue-winged Warbler was singing at Welchester and the birds was seen my many birders on May 26.  On May 27, Roller reported that the Blue-winged Warbler continues at Welchester Tree Park.  On May 28, Brower reported that the Blue-winged Warbler continues at Welchester Tree Park.  No one has reported the Blue-winged Warbler to CoBirds recently but it has been reported on e-Bird the past three days.  On June 1, Gent reported that the Blue-winged Warbler showed briefly at the east end but did not sing and Hopping reported that the Blue-winged Warbler did sing on June 1.  The Blue-winged Warbler was reported on e-bird on June 7.  On June 8, Stephanie Jones reported that the Blue-winged Warbler was still singing at Welchester but had moved west downstream to where the concrete bridge crosses the creek.  On June 11, DeFonso reported that

the Blue-winged Warbler was singing again from the private property to the east of the park.  On June 12, Keirn reported that the Blue-winged Warbler sang for several birders at the east end of Welchester Tree Grant Park.  On June 13, the Blue-winged Warbler was reported by several birders on eBird.

--An ACORN WOODPECKER was reported Langel at Cheesman Reservoir with Red-headed Woodpeckers on June 7.  On June 9, Roller reported a f ACORN WOODPECKER at the spot described by Langel.  On June 10, DeFonso reported the ACORN WOODPECKER at the Stoney Pass Road site.  On June 13, Edwards reported that the ACORN Woodpecker continued at the Stoney Pass site.   Directions:  area just north of Cheesman -- Forest Road 211 from Wigwam Creek to turnoff to Cheesman at top of hill, then west of FR 560 (Stoney Pass Road).  Take Stoney Pass Road West when you get to Y stay to the right.  There is a parking area on right and a second small parking down the hill.  The ACORN WOODPECKER was hanging out with Red-headed on North side just West of parking area.

LOGAN COUNTY:

--At Tamarack Ranch on June 12 Mlodinow reported:  heard a singing WOOD THRUSH 1/4 mile W of road from I-76 to Crook (CR 81); a Caroldina Wren near Headquarters/managers quarters; Indigo Bunting in fields in portion east of road to Crook near Areas 5 - 8; 4 Red-bellied Woodpeckers all east of road, Great Crested Flycatcher east of road near area 6 or 7; singing Bell's Vireos west of road; 7 Field Sparrows near Tamarack Pond south side of fields.

--At Red Lion SWA on June 12, Mlodinow reported GLOSSY IBIS and Bell's Vireo in plum hedgerow along the road.

MESA COUNTY:

--Purple Martins were reported by Korte in the Hawkshurst Creek Area on June 9.

MONTEZUMA COUNTY:

--A calling pair of LEAST BITTERN was reported by Nick Moore at Denny Lake Park in Cortez on June 5.  On June 10, Beatty heard the LEAST BITTERN at Denny Lake in the NE part of the lake.

MONTROSE COUNTY:

--A LESSER NIGHTHAWK and Least Tern were reported by Dexter 1 mile west of Nucla on a farm pond on May 26. The LESSER NIGHTHAWK was seen again the evening of May 28 by the farm pond.  On May 29 De Fonso reported that the LESSER NIGHTHAWK was seen again by ag ponds along 5th Ave W of town.  On June 3 Dexter reported 2+ LESSER NIGHTHAWKS W of Nucla.  On June 8, Dunning reported LESSER NIGHTHAWK W of Nucla.  On June 11, Dexter reported a f Lesser Nighthawk W of Nucla.

PARK COUNTY:

--A Great-tailed Grackle was reported by Suddjian on June 9.

PUEBLO COUNTY:

--On June 12, Drummond reported an Eastern Phoebe at Doyle Road (CR 32) over Huerfano River.

--At Pueblo Mountain Park on June 12, Drummond reported a f ACORN WOODPECKER feeding young in the big dead Ponderosa near Horseshoe Lodge.

WELD COUNTY:

--A YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was reported by Lefko at Glenmere Park in Greeley on June 8.  On June 11, Mlodinow reported that the night-heron colony at Glenmere Park appeared to be abandoned.

--A WOOD THRUSH was reported by Dowell at Crow Valley CG on June 12.  It was S of Picnic Area near large double-trunked Cottonwood where creek passes under the fence.

DFO Field Trips:

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, June 14 will be Roxborough State Park, Birding By Ear led by Alison Kondler.  Space is limited.  Preregister by calling 303-973-3959 during park business hours.  Meet outside the Roxborough SP Visitor Center at 0700.  Return time between 1100 and 1200.  Whether new to birdsong identification or an expert, you will gain valuable knowledge as we walk and listen for birds.  Habitat includes scrub oak, riparian, rock faces, and cliffs.  Specific hiking trail to be determined on day of hike.  This is a free program, but a State Parks pass or $7 day pass required.  Please arrive on time and cancel ahead of time if you are not able to make it.  Bring binocs, water, sturdy footwear, and snacks.  Lunch optional.  

The DFO Field trip for Sunday, June 15 will be to Staunton State Park led by Ira and Tammy Sanders (303-278-7122).  Limit 25 people; will be carpooling.  Preregister with leaders.  Meet at Morrison Park-n-Ride on the NW corner of C-470 and Morrison Road (CO 8) at 0630 for car-pooling.  The drive is about 40 minutes up US 285 near Pine Junction.  State Parks pass is needed or $7 at entrance.  This will be a 3/4 day trip.  

Good Birding,

Joyce Takamine

Boulder

[Joyce Takamine]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

Date: June 15, 2014

email: rba AT cfobirds.org

phone: 303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, June 15 sponsored

by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the

star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone

number, detailed directions including county, and dates for each sighting.

It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Highlight species include (* indicates new information on this species in

this report).

Red-necked Grebe (*Jackson)

LEAST BITTERN (Fremont, Montezuma)

TRICOLORED HERON (Arapahoe)

YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (Weld)

GLOSSY IBIS (Logan)

Broad-winged Hawk (*Gilpin)

Least Tern (Montrose)

LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montezuma, Montrose)

ACORN WOODPECKER (Jefferson, Pueblo)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Logan)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder)

Eastern Phoebe (Boulder, *Pueblo)

Great Crested Flycatcher (Logan)

Bell's Vireo (Logan)

Purple Martin (Mesa)

Carolina Wren (Logan)

WOOD THRUSH (Logan, Weld)

Blue-winged Warbler (*Jefferson)

Field Sparrow (Logan)

Fox Sparrow (Boulder)

Indigo Bunting (Boulder, Logan)

Great-tailed Grackle (Park)

ARAPAHOE COUNTY:

--A TRICOLORED HERON was found by Pratt at Cottonwood Creek Wetland Pond in Cherry Creek SP on June 12 and

relocated by Walbek on the S shore of the reservoir seen from the bootramp parking lot on the east side on June 12..

BOULDER COUNTY:

--A Rocky Mountain form of American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Waltman at Rocky Mountain National Park on the trail just a bit NW of Copeland Lake. on June 9.

--A Slate-colored Fox Sparrow was reported by Waltman at intersection of Peak-to-Peak highway CO 72 and CR 103 on June 9.

--A singing Indigo Bunting was reported by DeFonso at Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder on June 12.

FREMONT COUNTY:

--A LEAST BITTERN was reported by Rich Miller at Holcim Wetlands on June 10.  On June 12, Moss reported that Holcim Wetlands is CLOSED to entry due to high water.

GILPIN COUNTY:

--A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Kaempfer at Snowline Lake area W of CO 119 on CR 12 on June 14.

JACKSON COUNTY:

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported on Facebook and this information was forwarded to CoBirds by DeFonso at Lake John on June 13.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

--A Blue-winged Warbler was reported by Jones at Welchester Tree Grant Park on May 22.  On May 23, Shade reported that the Blue-winged Warbler continued at Welchester and it was seen by many other birders. On May 24, Willis reported that the Blue-winged Warbler continues at Welchester.  On May 25, Schmidt reported the  Blue-winged Warbler at Welchester Tree Park in mid-afternoon.  On May 26, Edwards reported that the Blue-winged Warbler was singing at Welchester and the birds was seen my many birders on May 26.  On May 27, Roller reported that the Blue-winged Warbler continues at Welchester Tree Park.  On May 28, Brower reported that the Blue-winged Warbler continues at Welchester Tree Park.  No one has reported the Blue-winged Warbler to CoBirds recently but it has been reported on e-Bird the past three days.  On June 1, Gent reported that the Blue-winged Warbler showed briefly at the east end but did not sing and Hopping reported that the Blue-winged Warbler did sing on June 1.  The Blue-winged Warbler was reported on e-bird on June 7.  On June 8, Stephanie Jones reported that the Blue-winged Warbler was still singing at Welchester but had moved west downstream to where the concrete bridge crosses the creek.  On June 11, DeFonso reported that

the Blue-winged Warbler was singing again from the private property to the east of the park.  On June 12, Keirn reported that the Blue-winged Warbler sang for several birders at the east end of Welchester Tree Grant Park.  On June 13, the Blue-winged Warbler was reported by several birders on eBird.  On June 14, the Blue-winged Warbler was reported on eBird.

--An ACORN WOODPECKER was reported Langel at Cheesman Reservoir with Red-headed Woodpeckers on June 7.  On June 9, Roller reported a f ACORN WOODPECKER at the spot described by Langel.  On June 10, DeFonso reported the ACORN WOODPECKER at the Stoney Pass Road site.  On June 13, Edwards reported that the ACORN Woodpecker continued at the Stoney Pass site.   Directions:  area just north of Cheesman -- Forest Road 211 from Wigwam Creek to turnoff to Cheesman at top of hill, then west of FR 560 (Stoney Pass Road).  Take Stoney Pass Road West when you get to Y stay to the right.  There is a parking area on right and a second small parking down the hill.  The ACORN WOODPECKER was hanging out with Red-headed on North side just West of parking area.

LOGAN COUNTY:

--At Tamarack Ranch on June 12 Mlodinow reported:  heard a singing WOOD THRUSH 1/4 mile W of road from I-76 to Crook (CR 81); a Carolina Wren near Headquarters/managers quarters; Indigo Bunting in fields in portion east of road to Crook near Areas 5 - 8; 4 Red-bellied Woodpeckers all east of road, Great Crested Flycatcher east of road near area 6 or 7; singing Bell's Vireos west of road; 7 Field Sparrows near Tamarack Pond south side of fields.

--At Red Lion SWA on June 12, Mlodinow reported GLOSSY IBIS and Bell's Vireo in plum hedgerow along the road.

MESA COUNTY:

--Purple Martins were reported by Korte in the Hawkshurst Creek Area on June 9.

MONTEZUMA COUNTY:

--A calling pair of LEAST BITTERN was reported by Nick Moore at Denny Lake Park in Cortez on June 5.  On June 10, Beatty heard the LEAST BITTERN at Denny Lake in the NE part of the lake.

MONTROSE COUNTY:

--A LESSER NIGHTHAWK and Least Tern were reported by Dexter 1 mile west of Nucla on a farm pond on May 26. The LESSER NIGHTHAWK was seen again the evening of May 28 by the farm pond.  On May 29 De Fonso reported that the LESSER NIGHTHAWK was seen again by ag ponds along 5th Ave W of town.  On June 3 Dexter reported 2+ LESSER NIGHTHAWKS W of Nucla.  On June 8, Dunning reported LESSER NIGHTHAWK W of Nucla.  On June 11, Dexter reported a f Lesser Nighthawk W of Nucla.

PARK COUNTY:

--A Great-tailed Grackle was reported by Suddjian on June 9.

PUEBLO COUNTY:

--On June 12, Drummond reported an Eastern Phoebe at Doyle Road (CR 32) over Huerfano River.

--At Pueblo Mountain Park on June 12, Drummond reported a f ACORN WOODPECKER feeding young in the big dead Ponderosa near Horseshoe Lodge.

WELD COUNTY:

--A YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was reported by Lefko at Glenmere Park in Greeley on June 8.  On June 11, Mlodinow reported that the night-heron colony at Glenmere Park appeared to be abandoned.

--A WOOD THRUSH was reported by Dowell at Crow Valley CG on June 12.  It was S of Picnic Area near large double-trunked Cottonwood where creek passes under the fence.

DFO Field Trips: