--Steve Bouricius (bouricii At
earthlink.net) kindly has made arrangements to see the COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD. Here are his instructions.
The Costa's Hummingbird in Grand Junction was still present on November 16. The hosts, Larry and Twanna Cooksey, graciously welcome birders to view the bird from their courtyard at 2217 Tuscany. Ortenzio reported that the COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD was seen on November 14. Henwood reported the COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD on November 16. Dunning reported the COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD on November 17. The COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Gwen Moore on November 18. The COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD was reported by Woodward on November 19.
Directions: From Redlands Parkway, continue west on S. Broadway about 0.6 mi. and turn left on South Camp Road (the street sign is missing); take S. Camp to Renaissance Blvd., turn left on Renaissance, then right on Tuscany to 2217. Please enter the gate from the Montero Street side, left of the garage door.
Morning is the best time to see the bird as it may not be present for long periods during mid day. I suggest leaving the bird to feed undisturbed in late afternoon. There is seating on the patio but you might want to be prepared with a folding chair. The courtyard is intimate and the feeders close so a quiet atmosphere may be important to seeing the bird. She often perches deep in the aspen at the west end of the court yard.
OURAY COUNTY:
--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Dexter at Ridgway Reservoir on November 17. On November 20, Zerbi reported Lesser Black-backed Gull at Ridgway Reservoir.
PARK COUNTY:
--35 Tundra Swans and 3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Kellner on Elevenmile Reservoir on November 16.
--A flock of 650 Rosy-Finches (400 Gray-crowned, 200 Brown-capped and 50 Helpburn's) were reported by Kellner along Hwy 9 between Fairplay and Hartsel on November 16.
--A flock of about 100 Rosy-Finches all Gray-crowned along High Chaparral Road between Hwy 24 and Eleven Mile Reservoir on November 16.
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Suddjian at ponds near Cline Drive near Santa Maria on November 17.
--On CR 58 on November 17, Suddjian reported 100 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 30 Brown-capped Rosy-Finches.
PROWERS COUNTY:
--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Stulp at North Gateway Park in Lamar on November 15 and by Thompson on November 16 and November 17. Red-necked Grebe was reported by Thompson at North Gateway Park on November 20. Directions: If you are coming from the north on Hwy 287, cross the Arkansas River Bridge and turn left or east on Crystal St which is also the turn-off to Holiday Inn Express. Go east on Crystal to the first left after the two hotel entrances and head north past the concrete plant to fishing pond. The grebe stays to the N and NW side of the pond.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
--On November 17, Percival reported Red-necked Grebe off West Fishing Roadt at Pueblo Reservoir.
--On November 17 at Pueblo Reservoir, Percival reported 2 ad Trumpeter Swans and 2 ad Tundra Swans in a cove S of South Shore Marina and ad Great Black-backed Gull and 1-st cyc Lesser Black-backed Gull at South Shore Marina tires. On November 19 at South Shore Marina and SE Corner of Pueblo Reservoir, Percival reported ad Great Black-backed Gull, 2 imm Lesser Black-backed Gulls, juv Thayer's Gull and Pacific Loon. On November 21 at the South Shore Marina, Percival reported 1 ad Great Black-backed Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, and 1 juv Thayer's Gull.
--At the Sailboard Lauching area of Pueblo Reservoir a Dunlin was found by Rich Miller on November 18 and seen by Percival and Walbek on November 19.
ROUTT COUNTY:
--Barrow's Goldeneyes (23 male, 27 f-type) were repored by Dodson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 21.
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. On November 17, Steele reported that the Red-necked Grebe continues at Miramonte Reservoir.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
--At Dillon Reservoir on Novmeber 16, Kellner reported 8 Barrow's Goldeneyes and 1 imm Black Scoters.
WELD COUNTY:
--6 Swans were reported by Glabach on Winsor Reservoir on November 16.
--On November 17 at Union Reservoir, Riffe reported 2nd-cyc Glaucous Gull, 2 Thayer's Gulls (1 ad, 1 1-st cyc), f Barrow's Goldeneye, and juv Long-tailed Duck. On November 20 at Union Reservoir, Dowell reported Long-tailed Duck and Glaucous Gull.
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 22 will be the Chatfield SP led by Ed Holub (edmund.holub AT
gmail.com,
303-979-2194). Meet inside west entrance of park off S Wadsworth, 1.5 miles south of C-470. Lunch is optional as trip will be half day but bring snacks and water. State Parks pass required.
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, November 23 will be to to South Platte River Reservoir and River Trail led by Mike Foster (mike1.foster AT
concast.net,
303-456-2647). Directions: Meet at 0900 at parking lot adjoining the South Platte Reservoir. The reservoir is just north of Chatfield off of C-470. Take C-470 to Wadsworth Blvd, exit and turn north onto Wadsworth. Turn right (east on West Chatfield Ave and follow the road which becomes South Platte Canyon Road (CO 75). Make a sharp turn right at the sign that says South Platte Reservoir and follow the access road around to parking lot.
After exploring the reservoir, will walk along South Platte River looking for shorebirds, ducks. The walk is 3-4 miles. Bring lunch (optional), water, and a scope if you have one. Some may visit nearby Panera Bread for lunch.
The next monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists will be on Monday, November 24 at 7:30 pm at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Chuck Hundertmark will speak on "Rackets and Ruins: Birding Mexico's Yucatan". Park on the north and enter through the West Door between 7:00 and 7:30 pm.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder