Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, August 7, 2013

[Joe Roller]

Compiler: Joe Roller

For Wednesday, August 7, 2013.

email: rba AT cobirds.org

phone: 303-659-8750

 

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert forWednesday, August 7, 2013, 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):

 

MOTTLED DUCK (Morgan)

WHITE IBIS (Alamosa)

Snowy Plover (Alamosa, Bent)

Piping Plover (Bent)

RED KNOT (Bent)

LAUGHING GULL (Weld, Logan*)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Weld)

Caspian Tern (Larimer)

Black Phoebe (Fremont, Montrose)

Eastern Phoebe (Boulder)

Cassin's Kingbird (Weld)

Purple Martin (Delta)

Black-throated Sparrow (Montrose)

Indigo Bunting (Washington)

 

ALAMOSA COUNTY:

--A WHITE IBIS was reported by Brian Harmon about a mile north of the golf

course on North River Road in Alamosa at 10:30 am on July 26. Later it was

seen about two miles from this location. The Ibis was not seen on July 27.

On July 28, Neldner reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen again in the

afternoon. On July 30, Burt reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen at

Alamosa Ranch. For help in locating the bird call Brian Harmon at 719 927-1584.

--6 Snowy Plovers were reported by Neldner at Blanca Wetlands on July 28.

 

BENT COUNTY:

--A RED KNOT was reported by Duane Nelson on July 27 on the extreme west

end of John Martin Reservoir. From the main north side entrance east of CR

20 on CR JJ head south and east on a confusing network of two tracks. When

you arrive at the cliffs, head as far east as possible. Drop down the

cliffs, and head south along the lake shore to where the rivulets of the

Arkansas River enter the lake. This will be a walk of less than one-half

mile. This mud is not too bad but slippery in places. There are also

young Piping Plovers and Snowy Plovers present. Nelson reported that the

RED KNOT was seen again on July 28 at the same location but the Piping

Plovers have departed.

 

BOULDER COUNTY:

--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Tumasonis at the Heatherwood Trail in

Boulder where the footbridge extends over an outlet on July 30.

 

DELTA COUNTY:

--Purple Martins were reported by Garrison on Stevens Gulch Rd at MM 13

north of Paonia on July 30.

 

FREMONT COUNTY:

--Black Phoebes were reported by Moss along the Canon City Riverwalk a few

hundred yards W of Sell's Parking lot on August 1.  An adult was feeding 2 fledglings

and there was a juvenile bird.  Moss refound the Black Phoebe family on August 2.

LARIMER COUNTY: 

-- A Caspian Tern (perhaps the same one seen by Mlodinow a few weeks ago) was reported on August 5 by Leatherman at Kechter Pond, 

distantly viewable to the southeast from Strauss Cabin Road at a pulloff about a mile south of Harmony Road.

LOGAN COUNTY:

-- A first cycle Laughing Gull was reported by Roller on August 6 from the SW corner of Jumbo Reservoir.

 

MONTROSE COUNTY:

--A Black Phoebe was reported by Dexter in the greater Nucla area on August 1.

--A hatch year and adult Black-throated Sparrow were reported by Dexter in

Tuttle Draw NE of Nucla on August 1.

MORGAN COUNTY:

--A MOTTLED DUCK was reported by Mlodinow at Andrick Ponds on a large pond

on east side of CR 2 on July 28. On July 30, Hopper reported the MOTTLED

DUCK at Andrick SWA. It has not been seen since early morning on July 31, despite the efforts of many.

WASHINGTON COUNTY:

--An Indigo Bunting was reported by Mlodinow at Prewitt at the Inlet Canal on July 31.

 

WELD COUNTY:

--6 Cassin's Kingbirds were reported by Mlodinow at Crow Valley Campground

on July 28. On July 31, Mlodinow reported Cassin's Kingbirds at Crow Valley Campground.

--A 1-st cyc Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Mlodinow at the wild animal reserve about 3 miles south of Banner Lakes SWA on August 3. 

--At LUNA Reservoir a juv LAUGHING GULL was reported by Mlodinow on August 3.

 

DFO FIELD TRIPS

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, August 10 will be to Gregory Canyon led by Paul Slingsby (303-422-3728).   Meet the leader at I-70 and Ward Road Park-n-Ride at 0600 or you can meet the group at Gregory Canyon at 0700.  There is a fee per car for non-Boulder residents and very limited parking at the trailhead, so please contact leader to arrange carpooling.  The Gregory Canyon trail is steep and rocky with some loose gravel.  We will walk slowly with frequent stops. Persons concerned about limited agility or energy should discuss the trail conditions with trip leader.  Depending on the group and day our round-trip hike will be 2 miles maximum with elevation gain of 800 to 1000 feet.  One or two participants will carry a spotting scope to be shared, but you are welcome to bring your own.  This is a half day trip so lunch is optional, but you will need drinking water and snacks.  Have appropriate hiking shoes, and be prepared for possible rain or thunderstorm.  It may be cool at the trailhead at 0700.  You may like to have hiking sticks.  Leader will contact participants to cancel in the event of rain.

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, August 11 will be to Cherry Creek SP Wetlands Loop led by Karen vonSaltza (cell:  303-941-4881).  Approximately 3 miles walk (half day) conducted on the second Sunday of each month to explore the Wetlands area of Cherry Creek SP.  Meet at the Prairie Loop at 0800.  The walk is on park trails but can become muddy and slippery during periods of inclement weather.  Dress accordingly.  Carry water and snacks.  Lunch is optional.  There is no sign-up required.  A state parks pass or daily pass is required to enter the park.  

 

Good Birding,

Joe Roller,

Denver

303 204-0828

jrol...@gmail.com