Coloardo Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, June 28

[Joe Roller]

Compiler:  Joe Roller

Date: June 28, 2014

email: rba AT cfobirds.org

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, June 28, sponsored

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

Alas, the DFO/RMBO answering machine is defunct after many years of service. If you have friends who rely on this telephone service, consider arranging to contact them about birding information they are keen on hearing.

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

Barrow's Goldeneye (Clear Creek)

Red-necked Grebe (Jackson)

LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Montrose)

EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE (*Larimer)  

Black Phoebe (Boulder)

Cassin's Kingbird (Boulder)

Red-eyed Vireo (*Boulder)

Blue-winged Warbler (*Jefferson)

Black-throated Gray Warbler (*Gunnison) Ovenbird (Jefferson)  

Summer Tanager (Eagle)

White-winged Crossbill (Boulder)

BOULDER COUNTY:

--A Black Phoebe was found by Sheeter at the 75th St Bridge over Boulder Crk on June 22.

--A Cassin's Kingbird was seen by Floyd on Gunbarrel Hill along Lookout Road on June 21.

--A lone White-winged Crossbill was reported by Dowell where the road to Long and Mitchell Lakes branches off the loop road on the west side of Brainard Lake on June 25.

--Ron Bolton reported a Red-eyed Vireo at Golden Ponds in Longmont, on the path between the ponds and the creek, on June 27.

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY:

--A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Breitsch at Echo Lake on June 24.

EAGLE COUNTY:

--A f Summer Tanager was reported by Dee on North Trail in Vail on June 23.  North Trail is above Buffehr Creek Road.

GUNNISON COUNTY:

--A singing Black-throated Gray Warbler was reported by Beason north of Gateview off of Bue Mesa Cutoff on June 26.  It was at 8000 ft in Douglas Fir habitat.

JACKSON COUNTY:

--On June 18, Hundertmark reported that the pair of Red-necked Grebes continues incubating egg(s) on Lake John.  On June 22, Mlodinow reported one Red-necked Grebe on Lake John.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

--A Blue-winged Warbler was discovered by Jones at Welchester Tree Grant Park on May 22, to the delight of  many. It was most recently reported by Leatherman on June 26.

--On June 21, Suddjian reported hearing Ovenbirds at Reynold's Ranch Open Space and in Deer Creek Canyon down High Grade Road, South Deer Creek Rd. & West Deer Creek Rd.

LARIMER COUNTY:

--A singing EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE was reported by Mammoser on the Poudre River Bike Trail near Prospect Road on June 26 and reported again on June 27 just south of the Spring Creek footbridge by Komar. It may be easier to see from the Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Later it was a bit farther north.

MONTROSE COUNTY:

--On June 19, Dexter reported at there was a good show of both male and female LESSER NIGHTHAWKS at the Nucla sewer lagoons west of town.

DFO Field Trips:

The location for the Saturday, June 28 DFO field trip has changed.  Meet the leader at Belmar Park, 800 S. Wadsworth at 0800.   From Wadsworth turn west onto Ohio and drive 2 blocks to parking lot on west side near pagoda.  This will be a 3 hour trip on level ground and easy walking.

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, June 29 will be to Cherry Creek State Park led by Karen von Saltza (303-941-4881).  Limit 20 participants, Preregister with leader.  

Join leader at 0800 on east side of Cherry Creek SP.  Enter on east side and work our way SW around the reservoir.  Enter at EAST entrance from South Parker Road.  Go past the entrance kiosk and take the first left turn.  Continue on this road past the east boat ramp and turn left to the "East Shades, Picnic Shelters" located on the east shore of the lake.  Trip will start here.  Walking will be less than 2 miles on relatively flat trails.  Lunch is optional. State Parks pass and additional fee required.  Daily fee is $9.  Bring scopes, binocs, water, snacks, hat, and dress for predicted weather. This is a half-day trip.

Good Birding,

Joe Roller

jrol...@gmail.com