Rare Bird Alert for Colorado November 3, 2009

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 3,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday,  November 3, 2009 at
5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for
this species in this report.

 

TUNDRA SWAN (Rio Blanco)

Surf Scoter (*Boulder, Larimer,  Park)

White-winged Scoter (Larimer)

Long-tailed Duck (Summit)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Custer, Weld)

Pacific/ARCTIC  type LOON (Weld)

Red-necked Grebe (*Weld)

Dunlin (*Moffat, Rio Blanco)

MEW GULL (Larimer)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)

Eastern Phoebe (Larimer)

White-throated Sparrow (Boulder)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder)

PURPLE FINCH (Larimer)

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Boulder County:

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Bell in his yard in Boulder

on October 28.  If you want to try for the bird e-mail Alan Bell at

Alan...@Colorado.EDU.

 

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Waltman at the Fawn Brook

Inn in Allenspark on October 30.

 

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1 and were see again on November 2 by Hatch.

 

Custer County:

--A Red-throated Loon was reported by Edwards at Lake DeWeese near Westcliffe on November 1.

 

Fremont County: 

--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER  was reported by Moss at Centennial Park in Canon City on October 29.

 

Larimer County:

--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Leatherman at GranDview Cemetery on October 29.

 

--12 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Charles Bell in Livermore on October 29.

 

--A Rusty Blackbird was reported by Leatherman at Prospect Ponds NA on Sharp Point Drive at the feedlot pond on October 30.

 

At Timnath Reservoir:

--3 Surf Scoters (1 ad f, 2 juv) were reported by Wild on October 31.

--7 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild on October 31.

--1 Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Wild on October 31.

 

--1 MEW GULL was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek on October 31.

 

--At Horseshoe Lake, Wild reported 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull and a female type PURPLE FINCH on October 31.

 

Moffat County:

--2 Dunlin were reported by Luke in Craig at a pond behind the county maintenance shop on First Street on October 31 and

were seen again by Luke on November 1.

 

Park County:

--2 male Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Spinney Mountain Reservoir on October 31 and seen on November 1 by the DFO Field trip led by Kellner.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was seen by the DFO field trip led by Kellner at Eleven Mile Reservoir on November 1.

 

Rio Blanco County:

--A Dunlin and 5 TUNDRA SWANS were reported by Luke at Rio Blanco Lake on October 30.

 

Summit County:

--At Dillon Reservoir near the marina, the DFO field trip led by Kellner saw 19 Barrow's Goldeneyes and 1 male Long-tailed Duck on November 1.

 

Weld County:

At Union Reservoir

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Deininger on October 25 and seen again by Deininger on November 2.

--A Pacific/ARCTIC type LOON continues to be reported at Union thru October 28.

--A juv RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Pieplow on October 30 and October 31.  The RED-THROATED LOON

was seen by several birders including Blatchley, Guarente, and Mark Miller on November 1.

 

The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 7 will be to Chatfield State Park led by Dick Schottler (303-278-8035).

Meet the leader at the Swim Beach Parking Lot in west entrace of park.  State Parks pass required.  This may be a

half to 3/4 day trip depending on birds and weather, so bring lunch and drinking water.

 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, November will be to Castlewood Canyon State Park and Kingery's bird feeder

Leaders :  Hugh and Urling Kingery (303-814-2723).  Meet the leaders on side of road at CO 86 and Castlewood

Canyon Road.  DO NO go into the park.  Bring lunch and state parks pass.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 4,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday,  November 4, 2009 at

5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for
this species in this report.

 

TUNDRA SWAN (Rio Blanco)

Surf Scoter (Boulder, Larimer,  Park)

White-winged Scoter (Larimer)

Long-tailed Duck (Summit)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Custer, Weld)

Red-necked Grebe (Weld)

Dunlin (*Moffat, Rio Blanco)

MEW GULL (Larimer)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Larimer)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)

Eastern Phoebe (Larimer)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder)

PURPLE FINCH (Larimer)

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Boulder County: 

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Waltman at the Fawn Brook

Inn in Allenspark on October 30.

 

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1 and were see again on November 2 by Hatch.

 

Custer County:

--A Red-throated Loon was reported by Edwards at Lake DeWeese near Westcliffe on November 1.

 

Fremont County: 

--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER  was reported by Moss at Centennial Park in Canon City on October 29.

 

Larimer County:

--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Leatherman at Grandview Cemetery on October 29.

 

--12 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Charles Bell in Livermore on October 29.

 

--A Rusty Blackbird was reported by Leatherman at Prospect Ponds NA on Sharp Point Drive at the feedlot pond on October 30.

 

At Timnath Reservoir:

--3 Surf Scoters (1 ad f, 2 juv) were reported by Wild on October 31.

--7 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild on October 31.

--1 Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Wild on October 31.

--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by DeFonso on November 3.

 

--1 MEW GULL was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek on October 31.

 

--At Horseshoe Lake, Wild reported 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull and a female type PURPLE FINCH on October 31.

 

Moffat County:

--2 Dunlin were reported by Luke in Craig at a pond behind the county maintenance shop on First Street on October 31 and

were seen again by Luke on November 2

 

Park County:

--2 male Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Spinney Mountain Reservoir on October 31 and seen on November 1 by the DFO Field trip led by Kellner.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was seen by the DFO field trip led by Kellner at Eleven Mile Reservoir on November 1.

 

Rio Blanco County:

--A Dunlin and 5 TUNDRA SWANS were reported by Luke at Rio Blanco Lake on October 30.

 

Summit County:

--At Dillon Reservoir near the marina, the DFO field trip led by Kellner saw 19 Barrow's Goldeneyes and 1 male Long-tailed Duck on November 1.

 

Weld County:

At Union Reservoir

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Deininger on October 25 and seen again by Deininger on November 2.

--A juv RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Pieplow on October 30 and October 31.  The RED-THROATED LOON

was seen by several birders including Blatchley, Guarente, and Mark Miller on November 1.

 

The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 7 will be to Chatfield State Park led by Dick Schottler (303-278-8035).

Meet the leader at the Swim Beach Parking Lot in west entrace of park.  State Parks pass required.  This may be a

half to 3/4 day trip depending on birds and weather, so bring lunch and drinking water.

 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 8 will be to Castlewood Canyon State Park and Kingery's bird feeder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 5,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday,  November 5, 2009 at

5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for
this species in this report.
 

TUNDRA SWAN (Rio Blanco)

Surf Scoter (Boulder, Larimer,  Park)

White-winged Scoter (Larimer)

Long-tailed Duck (Summit)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Custer, Weld)

ARCTIC LOON (*Denver)

Red-necked Grebe (Weld)

Dunlin (Moffat, Rio Blanco)

MEW GULL (Larimer)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer)

Greater Roadrunner (*Larimer)

Swamp Sparrow (*Adams)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder)

PURPLE FINCH (Larimer)

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Adams County:

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Andrews at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on November 4.

 

Boulder County: 

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Waltman at the Fawn Brook

Inn in Allenspark on October 30.

 

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1 and were see again on November 2 by Hatch.

 

Custer County:

--A Red-throated Loon was reported by Edwards at Lake DeWeese near Westcliffe on November 1.

 

Denver County:

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.

 

Larimer County:

--A Rusty Blackbird was reported by Leatherman at Prospect Ponds NA on Sharp Point Drive at the feedlot pond on October 30.

 

At Timnath Reservoir:

--3 Surf Scoters (1 ad f, 2 juv) were reported by Wild on October 31.

--7 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild on October 31.

--1 Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Wild on October 31.

--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by DeFonso on November 3.

 

--1 MEW GULL was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek on October 31.

 

--At Horseshoe Lake, Wild reported 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull and a female type PURPLE FINCH on October 31.

 

--A Greater Roadrunner was reported by Bailey near Traut Elementary School in Fort Collins on November 4.

 

Moffat County:

--2 Dunlin were reported by Luke in Craig at a pond behind the county maintenance shop on First Street on October 31 and

were seen again by Luke on November 2

 

Park County:

--2 male Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Spinney Mountain Reservoir on October 31 and seen on November 1 by the DFO Field trip led by Kellner.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was seen by the DFO field trip led by Kellner at Eleven Mile Reservoir on November 1.

 

Rio Blanco County:

--A Dunlin and 5 TUNDRA SWANS were reported by Luke at Rio Blanco Lake on October 30.

 

Summit County:

--At Dillon Reservoir near the marina, the DFO field trip led by Kellner saw 19 Barrow's Goldeneyes and 1 male Long-tailed Duck on November 1.

 

Weld County:

At Union Reservoir

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Deininger on October 25 and seen again by Deininger on November 2.

--A juv RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Pieplow on October 30 and October 31.  The RED-THROATED LOON

was seen by several birders including Blatchley, Guarente, and Mark Miller on November 1.

 

The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 7 will be to Chatfield State Park led by Dick Schottler (303-278-8035).

Meet the leader at 0800 the Swim Beach Parking Lot in west entrace of park.  State Parks pass required.  This may be a

half to 3/4 day trip depending on birds and weather, so bring lunch and drinking water.

 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 8 will be to Castlewood Canyon State Park and Kingery's bird feeder

Leaders :  Hugh and Urling Kingery (303-814-2723).  Meet the leaders at 0800 on side of road at CO 86 and Castlewood

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 6,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday,  November 6, 2009 at

5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for
this species in this report.
 

Tundra Swans (*Denver)

Surf Scoter (Boulder, Larimer,  Park)

White-winged Scoter (Larimer)

Long-tailed Duck (Summit)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Custer, Weld)

ARCTIC LOON (*Denver)

Pacific Loon (Denver)

Red-necked Grebe (Weld)

Dunlin (Moffat)

PARASITIC JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson)

MEW GULL (*El Paso, Larimer)

Thayer's Gull (*Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*El Paso)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (*Fremont)

Swamp Sparrow (Adams)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (*Washington)

PURPLE FINCH (Larimer)

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Adams County:

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Andrews at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on November 4.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1 and were seen again on November 2 by Hatch.

 

Custer County:

--A Red-throated Loon was reported by Edwards at Lake DeWeese near Westcliffe on November 1.

 

Denver County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Tina Jones at Marston on November 4.

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.

--Bob Spencer refound the ARCTIC LOON at Marston on November 5.

--2 Swans possibly Tundra were reported by Kilpatrick on November 5.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A jaeger possibly PARASITIC was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  He suggests starting at the sandspit.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 5, Peterson reported an ad MEW GULL and a possible GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

 

Fremont County:

--A Rufous-crowned Sparrow was reported by Moss at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on November 5.

 

Larimer County:

At Timnath Reservoir:

--3 Surf Scoters (1 ad f, 2 juv) were reported by Wild on October 31.

--7 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild on October 31.

--1 Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Wild on October 31.

--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by DeFonso on November 3.

 

--1 MEW GULL was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek on October 31.

 

--At Horseshoe Lake, Wild reported 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull and a female type PURPLE FINCH on October 31.

 

Moffat County:

--2 Dunlin were reported by Luke in Craig at a pond behind the county maintenance shop on First Street on October 31 and

were seen again by Luke on November 2

 

Park County:

--2 male Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Spinney Mountain Reservoir on October 31 and seen on November 1 by the DFO Field trip led by Kellner.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was seen by the DFO field trip led by Kellner at Eleven Mile Reservoir on November 1.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found and Luke identified a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 7,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday,  November 7, 2009 at

5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for
this species in this report.
 

Tundra Swans (Denver)

Surf Scoter (Boulder, *Park)

Black Scoter (*Park)

Long-tailed Duck (Summit)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Custer, Weld)

ARCTIC LOON (Denver)

Pacific Loon (Denver)

Red-necked Grebe (*Arapahoe, Weld)

Dunlin (Moffat)

PARASITIC JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson)

MEW GULL (El Paso)

Thayer's Gull (Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, *Park)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (El Paso)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Swamp Sparrow (Adams)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (Washington)

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Adams County:

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Andrews at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on November 4.

 

Arapahoe County:

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Larson at Cherry Creek Reservoir near the swim beach on November 6.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1 and were seen again on November 2 by Hatch.

 

Custer County:

--A Red-throated Loon was reported by Edwards at Lake DeWeese near Westcliffe on November 1.

 

Denver County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Tina Jones at Marston on November 4.

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.

--Bob Spencer refound the ARCTIC LOON at Marston on November 5.

--2 Swans possibly Tundra were reported by Kilpatrick on November 5 at Marston.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A jaeger possibly PARASITIC was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 6 by Kellner.  Kellner also reported a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Chatfield on November 6.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 5, Peterson reported an ad MEW GULL and a possible GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

 

Fremont County:

--A Rufous-crowned Sparrow was reported by Moss at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on November 5.

 

Larimer County:

At Timnath Reservoir:

--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by DeFonso on November 3.

 

Moffat County:

--2 Dunlin were reported by Luke in Craig at a pond behind the county maintenance shop on First Street on October 31 and

were seen again by Luke on November 2

 

Park County:

--2 male Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Spinney Mountain Reservoir on October 31 and seen on November 1 by the DFO Field trip led by Kellner.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was seen by the DFO field trip led by Kellner at Eleven Mile Reservoir on November 1.

--2 Surf Scoters (Howbert Point) and 1 Black Scoter (ad male, west of Rocking Chair) were reported by Peterson on November 6 at Eleven Mile Reservoir.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Peterson at Antero Reservoir on November 6.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 8,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday,  November 8, 2009 at

5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for
this species in this report.
 
Tundra Swans (Denver)

Surf Scoter (*Boulder,*Douglas/Jefferson, Park)

Black Scoter (Park)

ARCTIC LOON (Denver)

Pacific Loon (Denver)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Jefferson)

Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe, Weld)

Dunlin (Moffat)

PARASITIC JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson)

MEW GULL (El Paso)

Thayer's Gull (Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Adams, Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Park)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (El Paso)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Swamp Sparrow (Adams)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (Washington)

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Adams County:

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Andrews at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on November 4.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Larson in Commerce City near the recycling center off of I-270 on November 5.

 

Arapahoe County:

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Larson at Cherry Creek Reservoir near the swim beach on November 6.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1 and were seen again on November 6 by Floyd.

 

Denver County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Tina Jones at Marston on November 4.

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.

--Bob Spencer refound the ARCTIC LOON at Marston on November 5.

--2 Swans possibly Tundra were reported by Kilpatrick on November 5 at Marston.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A jaeger possibly PARASITIC was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 7 by Kellner. 

--Kellner also reported a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Chatfield on November 6.

--2 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 7.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 5, Peterson reported an ad MEW GULL and a possible GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

 

Fremont County:

--A Rufous-crowned Sparrow was reported by Moss at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on November 5.

 

Jefferson County:

--A juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported by Komar and Wild at Standley Lake on November 7.

 

Larimer County:

At Timnath Reservoir:

--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by DeFonso on November 3.

 

Moffat County:

--2 Dunlin were reported by Luke in Craig at a pond behind the county maintenance shop on First Street on October 31 and

were seen again by Luke on November 2

 

Park County:

--2 Surf Scoters (Howbert Point) and 1 Black Scoter (ad male, west of Rocking Chair) were reported by Peterson on November 6 at Eleven Mile Reservoir.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Peterson at Antero Reservoir on November 6.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found and Luke identified a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.

 

Weld County:

At Union Reservoir

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Deininger on October 25 and seen again by Deininger on November 2.

 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 8 will be to Castlewood Canyon State Park and Kingery's bird feeder

Leaders :  Hugh and Urling Kingery (303-814-2723).  Meet the leaders at 0800 on side of road at CO 86 and Castlewood

Canyon Road.  DO NO go into the park.  Bring lunch and state parks pass.

 

The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 14 will be to Belmar Historic Park led by Karleen Schofield (303-936-8661).  Meet the leader at 0900 at  800 S. Wadsworth Blv at W. Ohio Ave.  Turn west on Ohio Ave and go 2 blocks straight ahead into Irongate Parking lot to lake.  This will be a half day trip.

 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 15 will be to Roxborough State Park led by Doris Cruze (303-773-3540).  Meet the leader at the Visitor Center at 0800.  Trip will finish by noon.  State parks pass required.  Take S. Wadsworth Blvd past Chatfield SP to Waterton Rd on the left.  Take Waterton Rd 1.6 miles east to North Rampart Range Rd.  Turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxborough Park Rd.  Turn lef and follow signs to Park (2.2) miles.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 9,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, November 9, 2009 at

5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for
this species in this report.
 
Tundra Swans (Denver)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Summit)
Surf Scoter (*Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, *Lake, *Park)

Black Scoter (Park)

Long-tailed Duck (*Lake, *Summit)

ARCTIC LOON (*Denver)

Pacific Loon (Denver, *Summit)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Jefferson)

Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe)

PARASITIC JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson)

MEW GULL (El Paso)

Thayer's Gull (Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Adams, Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Park)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (El Paso)

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (*El Paso)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Swamp Sparrow (Adams)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (Washington)

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Adams County:

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Andrews at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on November 4.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Larson in Commerce City near the recycling center off of I-270 on November 5.

 

Arapahoe County:

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Larson at Cherry Creek Reservoir near the swim beach on November 6.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1.  On November 8, Waltman reported that a male Surf Scoter had joined the 2 female scoters at Baseline Reservoir.

 

Denver County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Tina Jones at Marston on November 4.

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.  De Fonso reported the ARCTIC LOON on November 8.

--2 Swans possibly Tundra were reported by Kilpatrick on November 5 at Marston.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A jaeger possibly PARASITIC was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 8 by DeFonso. 

--Kellner also reported a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Chatfield on November 6.

--2 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 7.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 5, Peterson reported an ad MEW GULL and a possible GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

--A BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was reported by Kosar at the lake next to the Doubletree Hotel in south Colorado Springs on November 8.

 

Fremont County:

--A Rufous-crowned Sparrow was reported by Moss at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on November 5.

 

Jefferson County:

--A juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported by Komar and Wild at Standley Lake on November 7.

 

Lake County:

--2 Long-tailed Ducks (1m, 1f) were reported by Kalbach and Kellner on November 8.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was reported by Kalbach and Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 2f) were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

 

Larimer County:

At Timnath Reservoir:

--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by DeFonso on November 3.

 

Park County:

--2 Surf Scoters (Howbert Point) and 1 Black Scoter (ad male, west of Rocking Chair) were reported by Peterson on November 6 at Eleven Mile Reservoir.  3 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Eleven Mile on November 8.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Peterson at Antero Reservoir on November 6.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found and Luke identified a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.

 

Summit County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Lake Dillon on November 8.

--2 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1m, 1f) and 1 m Long-tailed Duck were reported by Kellner on November 8 at Lake Dillon.

 

The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 14 will be to Belmar Historic Park led by Karleen Schofield (303-936-8661).  Meet the leader at 0900 at  800 S. Wadsworth Blvd at W. Ohio Ave.  Turn west on Ohio Ave and go 2 blocks straight ahead into Irongate Parking lot to lake.  This will be a half day trip.

 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 15 will be to Roxborough State Park led by Doris Cruze (303-773-3540).  Meet the leader at the Visitor Center at 0800.  Trip will finish by noon.  State parks pass required.  Take S. Wadsworth Blvd past Chatfield SP to Waterton Rd on the left.  Take Waterton Rd 1.6 miles east to North Rampart Range Rd.  Turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxborough Park Rd.  Turn leff and follow signs to Park (2.2) miles.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 10,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report.
 
Tundra Swans (Denver)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)
Surf Scoter (Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, Lake, Park)

Black Scoter (Park)

Long-tailed Duck (Lake, Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (*Pueblo)

ARCTIC LOON (Denver)

Pacific Loon (Denver, Summit)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Jefferson)

Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe)

Green Heron (*El Paso)

PARASITIC JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson)

MEW GULL (El Paso)

Thayer's Gull (Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Adams, Douglas/Jefferson, Park)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (El Paso)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Swamp Sparrow (Adams)

Harris's Sparrow (*Broomfield)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (Washington)

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Adams County:

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Andrews at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on November 4.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Larson in Commerce City near the recycling center off of I-270 on November 5.

 

Broomfield County:

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Zorawowicz at Plaster Reservoir in Broomfield on November 9.

 

Arapahoe County:

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Larson at Cherry Creek Reservoir near the swim beach on November 6.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1.  On November 8, Waltman reported that a male Surf Scoter had joined the 2 female scoters at Baseline Reservoir.

 

Denver County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Tina Jones at Marston on November 4.

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.  De Fonso reported the ARCTIC LOON on November 8.

--2 Swans possibly Tundra were reported by Kilpatrick on November 5 at Marston.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A jaeger possibly PARASITIC was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 9 by Kilpatrick. 

--Kellner also reported a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Chatfield on November 6.

--2 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 7.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 5, Peterson reported an ad MEW GULL and a possible GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

--A Green Heron was reported by Kosar at Fountain Creek Regional Park on November 8.

 

Fremont County:

--A Rufous-crowned Sparrow was reported by Moss at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on November 5.

 

Jefferson County:

--A juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported by Komar and Wild at Standley Lake on November 7.

 

Lake County:

--2 Long-tailed Ducks (1m, 1f) were reported by Kalbach and Kellner on November 8.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was reported by Kalbach and Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 2f) were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on Novemember 8.

 

Park County:

--2 Surf Scoters (Howbert Point) and 1 Black Scoter (ad male, west of Rocking Chair) were reported by Peterson on November 6 at Eleven Mile Reservoir.  3 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Eleven Mile on November 8.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Peterson at Antero Reservoir on November 6.

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 11,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report.
 
Tundra Swans (Denver)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)

Surf Scoter (*Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, Lake, Park)

Black Scoter (Park)

Long-tailed Duck (Lake, Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Pueblo)

ARCTIC LOON (Denver)

Pacific Loon (Summit)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Jefferson)

Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe)

Green Heron (El Paso)

PARASITIC JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson)

MEW GULL (El Paso)

Thayer's Gull (Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Adams, Douglas/Jefferson, Park)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (El Paso)

Winter Wren (*Boulder)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Swamp Sparrow (*Boulder)

Harris's Sparrow (Broomfield)

Lapland Longspur (Rio Blanco, Weld)

Rusty Blackbird (Washington)

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Adams County:

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Larson in Commerce City near the recycling center off of I-270 on November 5.

 

Broomfield County:

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Zorawowicz at Plaster Reservoir in Broomfield on November 9.

 

Arapahoe County:

--A Red-necked Grebe was reported by Larson at Cherry Creek Reservoir near the swim beach on November 6.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1.  On November 8, Waltman reported that a male Surf Scoter had joined the 2 female scoters at Baseline Reservoir.   On November 10, Szeliga reported the 2 female Surf scoters at Baseline.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Szeliga at Gregory Canyon on the Saddle Rock Trail on November 10.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Szeliga at Walden Ponds on November 10.

 

Denver County:

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.  De Fonso reported the ARCTIC LOON on November 8.

--2 Swans possibly Tundra were reported by Kilpatrick on November 5 at Marston.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A jaeger possibly PARASITIC was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 10 by Huffstater.

--Kellner also reported a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Chatfield on November 6.

--2 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 7.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 5, Peterson reported an ad MEW GULL and a possible GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

--A Green Heron was reported by Kosar at Fountain Creek Regional Park on November 8.

 

Fremont County:

--A Rufous-crowned Sparrow was reported by Moss at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on November 5.

 

Jefferson County:

--A juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported by Komar and Wild at Standley Lake on November 7.

 

Lake County:

--2 Long-tailed Ducks (1m, 1f) were reported by Kalbach and Kellner on November 8.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was reported by Kalbach and Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 2f) were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

 

Park County:

--2 Surf Scoters (Howbert Point) and 1 Black Scoter (ad male, west of Rocking Chair) were reported by Peterson on November 6 at Eleven Mile Reservoir.  3 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Eleven Mile on November 8.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Peterson at Antero Reservoir on November 6.

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found and Luke identified a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.

 

Summit County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Lake Dillon on November 8.

--2 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1m, 1f) and 1 m Long-tailed Duck were reported by Kellner on November 8 at Lake Dillon.

 

The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 14 will be to Belmar Historic Park led by Karleen Schofield (303-936-8661).  Meet the leader at 0900 at  800 S. Wadsworth Blvd at W. Ohio Ave.  Turn west on Ohio Ave and go 2 blocks straight ahead into Irongate Parking lot to lake.  This will be a half day trip.

 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 15 will be to Roxborough State Park led by Doris Cruze (303-773-3540).  Meet the leader at the Visitor Center at 0800.  Trip will finish by noon.  State parks pass required.  Take S. Wadsworth Blvd past Chatfield SP to Waterton Rd on the left.  Take Waterton Rd 1.6 miles east to North Rampart Range Rd.  Turn right and go south 2.3 miles to Roxborough Park Rd.  Turn left and follow signs to Park (2.2) miles.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 13,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 13, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report.
 

Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)
Surf Scoter (Boulder, Douglas/Jefferson, Lake, Larimer, Park)

Long-tailed Duck (Lake, Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Pueblo)

ARCTIC LOON (Denver)

Pacific Loon (Summit)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Jefferson)

Green Heron (El Paso)

PARASITIC JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson)

INCA DOVE (Bent)

BLUE-HEADED VIREO (Bent)

Winter Wren (Boulder)

Swamp Sparrow (Boulder)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent, *Jefferson)

Harris's Sparrow (Bent, Broomfield, *Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Bent)

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Bent County:

--At Las Animas Junction, Duane Nelson reported a female Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, and a late BLUE-HEADED VIREO on November 11.  The area is on the east side of the Purgatoire River railroad crossing, 2 miles east of Las Animas.

--Nelson reported that he has had INCA DOVE and Harris's Sparrow at his feeders.   The INCA DOVE was last seen on November 10 and the Harris's Sparrow on November 11.  Please

contact Duane at dnel...@centurytel.net if you want to try

to see the birds.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1.  On November 8, Waltman reported that a male Surf Scoter had joined the 2 female scoters at Baseline Reservoir.   On November 10, Szeliga reported the 2 female Surf scoters at Baseline.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Szeliga at Gregory Canyon on the Saddle Rock Trail on November 10.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Szeliga at Walden Ponds on November 10.

 

Broomfield County:

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Zorawowicz at Plaster Reservoir in Broomfield on November 9.

Denver County:

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.  De Fonso reported the ARCTIC LOON on November 8.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A PARASITIC JAEGER was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 12 by Sanders.

--2 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 7.

 

El Paso County:

--A Green Heron was reported by Kosar at Fountain Creek Regional Park on November 8.

 

Jefferson County:

--A juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported by Komar and Wild at Standley Lake on November 7.

--Keithler reported that the Tuesday Birders saw a White-throated Sparrow on the Waterton Canyon Trail on November 10.

--An imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Tina Jones in her yard on November 12.  Contact her at tjcal...@hotmail.com or 303-794-2647 to find out the latest information.

 

Lake County:

--2 Long-tailed Ducks (1m, 1f) were reported by Kalbach and Kellner on November 8.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was reported by Kalbach and Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 2f) were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

 

Larimer County:

--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Lefko at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 11.

 

Park County:

--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Eleven Mile on November 8.

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.

 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 14,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report.
 
Barrow's Goldeneye (Summit)

Surf Scoter (Boulder, Lake, Larimer, Park)
White-winged Scoter (*Larimer)
Black Scoter (*Larimer)

Long-tailed Duck (Lake, Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Pueblo)

ARCTIC LOON (Denver)

Pacific Loon (Summit)

Green Heron (El Paso)

PARASITIC JAEGER (*Douglas/Jefferson)

Thayer's Gull (*Larimer, *Weld)

INCA DOVE (Bent)

BLUE-HEADED VIREO (Bent)

Winter Wren (Boulder)

Swamp Sparrow (Boulder)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent, Jefferson)

Harris's Sparrow (Bent, Broomfield, Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Bent)

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Bent County:

--At Las Animas Junction, Duane Nelson reported a female Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, and a late BLUE-HEADED VIREO on November 11.  The area is on the east side of the Purgatoire River railroad crossing, 2 miles east of Las Animas.

--Nelson reported that he has had INCA DOVE and Harris's Sparrow at his feeders.   The INCA DOVE was last seen on November 10 and the Harris's Sparrow on November 11.  Please

contact Duane at dnel...@centurytel.net if you want to try

to see the birds.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1.  On November 8, Waltman reported that a male Surf Scoter had joined the 2 female scoters at Baseline Reservoir.   On November 10, Szeliga reported the 2 female Surf scoters at Baseline.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Szeliga at Gregory Canyon on the Saddle Rock Trail on November 10.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Szeliga at Walden Ponds on November 10.

 

Broomfield County:

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Zorawowicz at Plaster Reservoir in Broomfield on November 9.

 

Denver County:

--A possible ARCTIC LOON was noticed by Kibbe at Marston Reservoir on October 31 and seen again by Tina Jones on November 4.  De Fonso reported the ARCTIC LOON on November 8.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A PARASITIC JAEGER was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 13 by Modesitt.

 

El Paso County:

--A Green Heron was reported by Kosar at Fountain Creek Regional Park on November 8.

 

Jefferson County:

--Keithler reported that the Tuesday Birders saw a White-throated Sparrow on the Waterton Canyon Trail on November 10.

--An imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Tina Jones in her yard on November 12.  Contact her at tjcal...@hotmail.com or 303-794-2647 to find out the latest information.

 

Lake County:

--2 Long-tailed Ducks (1m, 1f) were reported by Kalbach and Kellner on November 8.

--1 imm Surf Scoter was reported by Kalbach and Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 2f) were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 8.

 

Larimer County:

--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Lefko at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 11.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Wild at Timnath Reservoir on November 13.

--1 imm Black Scoter was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek Reservoir on November 13.

 

Park County:

--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Eleven Mile on November 8.

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.

 

Summit County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Lake Dillon on November 8.

--2 Barrow's Goldeneyes (1m, 1f) and 1 m Long-tailed Duck were reported by Kellner on November 8 at Lake Dillon.

 

Weld County:

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull and and 2nd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Wild at Black Hollow Reservoir on November 13.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 15,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report.
 

Surf Scoter (Boulder, Larimer)
White-winged Scoter (Larimer)
Black Scoter (Larimer)

RED-THROATED LOON (*Douglas/Jefferson, *Pueblo)

PARASITIC JAEGER (Douglas/Jefferson, *Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Larimer, *Pueblo, Weld)

INCA DOVE (Bent)

BLUE-HEADED VIREO (Bent)

Winter Wren (Boulder)

Swamp Sparrow (Boulder)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent, Jefferson)

Harris's Sparrow (Bent, Broomfield, Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Bent)

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Bent County:

--At Las Animas Junction, Duane Nelson reported a female Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, and a late BLUE-HEADED VIREO on November 11.  The area is on the east side of the Purgatoire River railroad crossing, 2 miles east of Las Animas.

--Nelson reported that he has had INCA DOVE and Harris's Sparrow at his feeders.   The INCA DOVE was last seen on November 10 and the Harris's Sparrow on November 11.  Please

contact Duane at dnel...@centurytel.net if you want to try

to see the birds.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1.  On November 8, Waltman reported that a male Surf Scoter had joined the 2 female scoters at Baseline Reservoir.   On November 10, Szeliga reported the 2 female Surf scoters at Baseline.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Szeliga at Gregory Canyon on the Saddle Rock Trail on November 10.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Szeliga at Walden Ponds on November 10.

 

Broomfield County:

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Zorawowicz at Plaster Reservoir in Broomfield on November 9.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A PARASITIC JAEGER was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 13 by Modesitt.

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.

 

Jefferson County:

--Keithler reported that the Tuesday Birders saw a White-throated Sparrow on the Waterton Canyon Trail on November 10.

--An imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Tina Jones in her yard on November 12.  Contact her at tjcal...@hotmail.com or 303-794-2647 to find out the latest information.

 

Larimer County:

--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Lefko at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 11.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Wild at Timnath Reservoir on November 13.

--1 imm Black Scoter was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek Reservoir on November 13.

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.  The

RED-THOATED LOON was seen again on November 14 by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip.

--A PARASITIC JAEGER and juv Thayer's Gull were seen by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip led by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 14.

 

Weld County:

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull and and 2nd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Wild at Black Hollow Reservoir on November 13.

 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 16,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, November 16, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report.
 

Surf Scoter (Boulder, Larimer)
White-winged Scoter (Larimer)
Black Scoter (Larimer)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Garfield, *Routt)
Chukar (*Delta)

RED-THROATED LOON (*Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (*Pueblo)

Green Heron (El Paso)

PARASITIC JAEGER (Douglas/Jefferson, *Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Larimer, Pueblo, *Routt, Weld)

WESTERN GULL (*Larimer)

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (*Boulder)

INCA DOVE (Bent)

BLUE-HEADED VIREO (Bent)

Winter Wren (Boulder)

Swamp Sparrow (Boulder)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent, Jefferson, *Larimer)

Harris's Sparrow (Bent, Jefferson, *Larimer)

Northern Cardinal (Bent)

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Bent County:

--At Las Animas Junction, Duane Nelson reported a female Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, and a late BLUE-HEADED VIREO on November 11.  The area is on the east side of the Purgatoire River railroad crossing, 2 miles east of Las Animas.

--Nelson reported that he has had INCA DOVE and Harris's Sparrow at his feeders.   The INCA DOVE was last seen on November 10 and the Harris's Sparrow on November 11.  Please

contact Duane at dnel...@centurytel.net if you want to try

to see the birds.

 

Boulder County:

--2 female Surf Scoters were reported by Nunes at Baseline Reservoir on November 1.  On November 8, Waltman reported that a male Surf Scoter had joined the 2 female scoters at Baseline Reservoir.   On November 10, Szeliga reported the 2 female Surf scoters at Baseline.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Szeliga at Gregory Canyon on the Saddle Rock Trail on November 10.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Szeliga at Walden Ponds on November 10.

--An imm BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was reported by Halsey, a visitor from Arizona at Lagerman Reservoir on November 15.

 

Delta County:

--4 Chukar were reported by Garrison at Pleasure Park in Hotchkiss on November 15.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A PARASITIC JAEGER was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 13 by Modesitt.

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 15 by Kellner.

 

Garfield County:

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 15.

 

Jefferson County:

--Keithler reported that the Tuesday Birders saw a White-throated Sparrow on the Waterton Canyon Trail on November 10.

--An imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Tina Jones in her yard on November 12.  Contact her at tjcal...@hotmail.com or 303-794-2647 to find out the latest information.

 

Larimer County:

--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Lefko at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 11.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Wild at Timnath Reservoir on November 13.

--1 imm Black Scoter was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek Reservoir on November 13.

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Sparks at Riverbend Ponds NA in Fort Collins about 50 feet from the west entrance on November 15.

--A juv White-throated Sparrow was reported by Sullivan at her

feeder in Bellvue.  If you want to try to see the bird contact

her at flam...@copper.net.

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15. 

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.  The

RED-THOATED LOON was seen again on November 14 by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip.

--A PARASITIC JAEGER and juv Thayer's Gull was seen by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip led by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 14.  The jaeger was seen again on November 15 by Percival.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 15.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 14 by Dodson.

--Dodson reported Barrow's Goldeneyes at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 14.

 

Weld County:

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull and and 2nd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Wild at Black Hollow Reservoir on November 13.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 21 will be a Walk along the Platte led by Sue Shulman (303-773-3540).  Meet the leader at the Park-n-Ride parking lot near the Carson Nature Center.  Take Santa Fe to Mineral and turn west into Parking lot for the RTD Park-n-Ride.  DO NOT PARK AT THE NATURE CENTER.  Trip may go to other ponds to look for more birds so bring lunch and drinking water.  Please contact leader to verify exact meeting place.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, November 22 will be to the Longmont Area led by Chris Owens (303-772-6048).  Meet the leader at Jim Hamm Nature Center.  Bring lunch and water as trip will end around 1 or 2 pm depending on weather and birds.  State Parks Pass may be needed.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 17,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report.
 

Surf Scoter (Larimer)
White-winged Scoter (*Larimer, *El Paso, *Pueblo)
Black Scoter (Larimer)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Garfield, *Lake, Routt)
Chukar (Delta)

RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (*Pueblo)

Green Heron (El Paso)

PARASITIC JAEGER (Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Larimer, Pueblo, Routt, Weld)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (*El Paso)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (Boulder)

INCA DOVE (Bent)

BLUE-HEADED VIREO (Bent)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent, Larimer)

Harris's Sparrow (Bent, Jefferson, Larimer)

Northern Cardinal (Bent)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Lake)

Black Rosy-Finch (*Lake)

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Bent County:

--At Las Animas Junction, Duane Nelson reported a female Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, and a late BLUE-HEADED VIREO on November 11.  The area is on the east side of the Purgatoire River railroad crossing, 2 miles east of Las Animas.

--Nelson reported that he has had INCA DOVE and Harris's Sparrow at his feeders.   The INCA DOVE was last seen on November 10 and the Harris's Sparrow on November 11.  Please

contact Duane at dnel...@centurytel.net if you want to try

to see the birds.

 

Boulder County:

--An imm BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was reported by Halsey, a visitor from Arizona at Lagerman Reservoir on November 15.

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16.

--A juv Long-tailed Duck was reported by Takamine at Baseline Reservoir on November 16.  It was in a group of Redheads.

 

Delta County:

--4 Chukar were reported by Garrison at Pleasure Park in Hotchkiss on November 15.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A PARASITIC JAEGER was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 13 by Modesitt.

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 15 by Kellner.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.

 

Garfield County:

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 15.

 

Jefferson County:

--An imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Tina Jones in her yard on November 12.  Contact her at tjcal...@hotmail.com or 303-794-2647 to find out the latest information.

 

Lake County:

--1 male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Kalbach at Mt Elbert Forebay on November 15.

--Kalbach reported that Rosy-Finches including Gray-crowned and 1 Black were see at various feeders on November 13 - 15 in Leadville.

 

Larimer County:

--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Lefko at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 11.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.  The scoters were seen again by DeFonso on November 16.

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Wild at Timnath Reservoir on November 13.

--1 imm Black Scoter was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek Reservoir on November 13.

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Sparks at Riverbend Ponds NA in Fort Collins about 50 feet from the west entrance on November 15.

--A juv White-throated Sparrow was reported by Sullivan at her

feeder in Bellvue.  If you want to try to see the bird contact

her at flam...@copper.net.

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15. 

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.  The

RED-THOATED LOON was seen again on November 14 by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip.

--A PARASITIC JAEGER and juv Thayer's Gull were seen by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip led by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 14.  The jaeger was seen again on November 15 by Percival.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 15 and seen again on November 16 by Percival.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 16.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 14 by Dodson.

--Dodson reported Barrow's Goldeneyes at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 14.

 

Weld County:

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull and and 2nd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Wild at Black Hollow Reservoir on November 13.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 21 will be a Walk along the Platte led by Sue Shulman (303-773-3540).  Meet the leader at the Park-n-Ride parking lot near the Carson Nature Center.  Take Santa Fe to Mineral and turn west into Parking lot for the RTD Park-n-Ride.  DO NOT PARK AT THE NATURE CENTER.  Trip may go to other ponds to look for more birds so bring lunch and drinking water.  Please contact leader to verify exact meeting place.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, November 22 will be to the Longmont Area led by Chris Owens (303-772-6048).  Meet the leader at Jim Hamm Nature Center.  Bring lunch and water as trip will end around 1 or 2 pm depending on weather and birds.  State Parks Pass may be needed.

 

The next monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists will be on Monday, November 23 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in the Ricketson Auditorium at 7:30 pm.  The program will be "The Chichuahuan Desert:  Critical Winter Habitat for Colorado Birds" by Greg Levandoski, a research biologist for RMBO.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 18,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (*Larimer, El Paso, Pueblo)
Black Scoter (Larimer)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder, *Larimer)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Garfield, Lake, Routt)
Chukar (Delta)

RED-THROATED LOON (*Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (*Arapahoe, *Larimer, Pueblo)

PARASITIC JAEGER (Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Larimer, Pueblo, Routt, Weld)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (Boulder)

White-throated Sparrow (*Larimer)

Harris's Sparrow (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Lake)

Black Rosy-Finch (Lake)

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Arapahoe County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 17.

 

Boulder County:

--An imm BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was reported by Halsey, a visitor from Arizona at Lagerman Reservoir on November 15.

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 17 by Takamine

--A juv Long-tailed Duck was reported by Takamine at Baseline Reservoir on November 16.  It was in a group of Redheads.

 

Delta County:

--4 Chukar were reported by Garrison at Pleasure Park in Hotchkiss on November 15.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A PARASITIC JAEGER was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 13 by Modesitt.

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 17 by Chavez.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.

 

Garfield County:

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 15.

 

Lake County:

--1 male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Kalbach at Mt Elbert Forebay on November 15.

--Kalbach reported that Rosy-Finches including Gray-crowned and 1 Black were see at various feeders on November 13 - 15 in Leadville.

 

Larimer County:

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.  Two scoters were seen by Wild on November 17.

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Wild at Timnath Reservoir on November 13.

--1 imm Black Scoter was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek Reservoir on November 13.

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Sparks at Riverbend Ponds NA in Fort Collins about 50 feet from the west entrance on November 15.

--A juv White-throated Sparrow was reported by Sullivan at her

feeder in Bellvue.  It was seen as recently as November 17.  If you want to try to see the bird contact

her at flam...@copper.net.

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15. 

--An imm male White-winged Scoter was reported by Roller at Warren Lake on November 17.

--At Douglas Reservoir, Wild reported 1 Pacific Loon and 1 Long-tailed Duck on November 17.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 19,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (Larimer, El Paso, Pueblo)

Black Scoter (Larimer)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder, *Larimer)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Arapahoe, Garfield, Lake, Routt)

Chukar (Delta)

RED-THROATED LOON (*Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (Arapahoe, *Larimer, Pueblo)

PARASITIC JAEGER (Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Larimer, Pueblo, *Routt, Weld)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (Boulder)

White-throated Sparrow (Larimer)

Harris's Sparrow (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Grand, Lake)

Black Rosy-Finch (Lake)

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Arapahoe County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 17.

--A single male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Modesitt at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 18.

 

Boulder County:

--An imm BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was reported by Halsey, a visitor from Arizona at Lagerman Reservoir on November 15.

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.

--A juv Long-tailed Duck was reported by Takamine at Baseline Reservoir on November 16.  It was in a group of Redheads.

 

Delta County:

--4 Chukar were reported by Garrison at Pleasure Park in Hotchkiss on November 15.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A PARASITIC JAEGER was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 5.  The jaeger was seen again on November 13 by Modesitt.

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 18 by Kellner.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.

 

Garfield County:

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 15.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area on November 16 and 17.   If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9540 for directions and to confirm that they are still around.

 

Lake County:

--1 male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Kalbach at Mt Elbert Forebay on November 15.

--Kalbach reported that Rosy-Finches including Gray-crowned and 1 Black were see at various feeders on November 13 - 15 in Leadville.

 

Larimer County:

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.  Two scoters were seen by Wild on November 17.

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Wild at Timnath Reservoir on November 13.

--1 imm Black Scoter was reported by Wild at Fossil Creek Reservoir on November 13.

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Sparks at Riverbend Ponds NA in Fort Collins about 50 feet from the west entrance on November 15.

--A juv White-throated Sparrow was reported by Sullivan at her

feeder in Bellvue.  It was seen as recently as November 17.  If you want to try to see the bird contact

her at flam...@copper.net.

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15. 

--An imm male White-winged Scoter was reported by Roller at Warren Lake on November 17.

--At Douglas Reservoir, Wild reported 1 Pacific Loon and 1 Long-tailed Duck on November 17.  The Loon and Long-tailed Duck were seen again on November 18 by Bob Spencer.

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.  The

RED-THOATED LOON was seen again on November 14 by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip.

--A PARASITIC JAEGER and juv Thayer's Gull were seen by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip led by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 14.  The jaeger was seen again on November 15 by Percival.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 15 and seen again on November 16 by Percival.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 16.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 18 by Zerbi.

--Dodson reported Barrow's Goldeneyes at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 14.

 

Weld County:

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull and and 2nd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Wild at Black Hollow Reservoir on November 13.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 21 will be a Walk along the Platte led by Sue Shulman (303-773-3540).  Meet the leader at the Park-n-Ride parking lot near the Carson Nature Center.  Take Santa Fe to Mineral and turn west into Parking lot for the RTD Park-n-Ride.  DO NOT PARK AT THE NATURE CENTER.  Trip may go to other ponds to look for more birds so bring lunch and drinking water.  Please contact leader to verify exact meeting place.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, November 22 will be to the Longmont Area led by Chris Owens (303-772-6048).  Meet the leader at 0800 at Jim Hamm Nature Center.  Bring lunch and water as trip will end around 1 or 2 pm depending on weather and birds.  State Parks Pass may be needed.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 20,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 20, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (Larimer, *El Paso, Pueblo)
Black Scoter (*Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder, Larimer)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Arapahoe, *Denver, Garfield, Lake, *Larimer, Routt)
Chukar (Delta)

RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (Arapahoe, Larimer, Pueblo)

PARASITIC JAEGER (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (*Larimer, Pueblo, Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (*El Paso, *Larimer)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (Boulder)

Swamp Sparrow (*El Paso)

White-throated Sparrow (Larimer)

Harris's Sparrow (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Lake)

Black Rosy-Finch (Lake)

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Arapahoe County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 17.

--A single male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Modesitt at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 18.

 

Boulder County:

--An imm BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was reported by Halsey, a visitor from Arizona at Lagerman Reservoir on November 15.

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.

--A juv Long-tailed Duck was reported by Takamine at Baseline Reservoir on November 16.  It was in a group of Redheads.

 

Delta County:

--4 Chukar were reported by Garrison at Pleasure Park in Hotchkiss on November 15.

 

Denver County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Hatch at Gateway Park on November 19.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 18 by Kellner.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.  Goff

saw the Scoter and Gull at Big Johnson on November 19.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Clawges on a small pond in the El Paso county portion of Fort Carson on November 19.

 

Garfield County:

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 15.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area on November 16 and 17.   If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9640 for directions and to confirm that they are still around.

 

Lake County:

--1 male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Kalbach at Mt Elbert Forebay on November 15.

--Kalbach reported that Rosy-Finches including Gray-crowned and 1 Black were seen at various feeders on November 13 - 15 in Leadville.

 

Larimer County:

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.  Two scoters were seen by Wild on November 17.

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Sparks at Riverbend Ponds NA in Fort Collins about 50 feet from the west entrance on November 15.

--A juv White-throated Sparrow was reported by Sullivan at her

feeder in Bellvue.  It was seen as recently as November 17.  If you want to try to see the bird contact

her at flam...@copper.net.

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15. 

--An imm male White-winged Scoter was reported by Roller at Warren Lake on November 17.

--At Douglas Reservoir, Wild reported 1 Pacific Loon and 1 Long-tailed Duck on November 17.  The Loon and Long-tailed Duck were seen again on November 18 by Bob Spencer. A Lesser Black-backed Gul was reported by Rashid at Douglas Reservoir on November 18.

--At Lake Loveland on November 19, Wild reported 3 ad Thayer's Gulls, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes.

 

Pueblo County:

--A RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir by the Sailboard Launching Area on November 9.  The

RED-THOATED LOON was seen again on November 14 by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip.

--A PARASITIC JAEGER and juv Thayer's Gull were seen by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip led by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 14.  The jaeger was seen again on November 15 by Percival.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 15 and seen again on November 16 by Percival.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 16.

--A female type Black Scoter was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 19.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 18 by Zerbi.

--Dodson reported Barrow's Goldeneyes at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 14.

 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 21,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (Larimer, *El Paso, Pueblo)

Black Scoter (Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder, Larimer, *Morgan)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Arapahoe, Denver, Garfield, Lake, Larimer)
Chukar (Delta)

RED-THROATED LOON (*Douglas/Jefferson)

Pacific Loon (Arapahoe, Larimer, Pueblo)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Logan/Sedgwick)

PARASITIC JAEGER (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (*Larimer, Pueblo, Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso, *Larimer)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Larimer)

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (Boulder)

Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)

White-throated Sparrow (Larimer)

Harris's Sparrow (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Lake)

Black Rosy-Finch (Lake)

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Arapahoe County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 17.

--A single male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Modesitt at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 18.

 

Boulder County:

--An imm BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was reported by Halsey, a visitor from Arizona at Lagerman Reservoir on November 15.

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.

 

Delta County:

--4 Chukar were reported by Garrison at Pleasure Park in Hotchkiss on November 15.

 

Denver County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Hatch at Gateway Park on November 19.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 20 by Kibbe.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.  Goff

saw the Scoter and Gull at Big Johnson on November 19.  On November 20, Goff saw the White-winged Scoter.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Clawges on a small pond in the El Paso county portion of Fort Carson on November 19.

 

Garfield County:

--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 15.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area on November 16 and 17.   If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9640 for directions and to confirm that they are still around.

 

Lake County:

--1 male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Kalbach at Mt Elbert Forebay on November 15.

--Kalbach reported that Rosy-Finches including Gray-crowned and 1 Black were seen at various feeders on November 13 - 15 in Leadville.

 

Larimer County:

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.  Two scoters were seen by Wild on November 17.

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Sparks at Riverbend Ponds NA in Fort Collins about 50 feet from the west entrance on November 15.

--A juv White-throated Sparrow was reported by Sullivan at her

feeder in Bellvue.  It was seen as recently as November 17.  If you want to try to see the bird contact

her at flam...@copper.net.

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15. 

--An imm male White-winged Scoter was reported by Roller at Warren Lake on November 17.

--At Douglas Reservoir, Wild reported 1 Pacific Loon and 1 Long-tailed Duck on November 17.  The Loon and Long-tailed Duck were seen again on November 18 by Bob Spencer. A Lesser Black-backed Gul was reported by Rashid at Douglas Reservoir on November 18.

--At Lake Loveland on November 19, Wild reported 3 ad Thayer's Gulls, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes.  On November 20 at Lake Loveland, Wild

reported 1 2nd winter GREAT-BLACK BACKED GULL, 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and 1 ad Thayer's Gull.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.

 

Morgan County:

--At Anrick SWA, Wild reported a Long-tailed Duck on November 20.  Andrick SWA is in the SE corner of intersection of CR AA and CR 2.

 

Pueblo County:

--A PARASITIC JAEGER and juv Thayer's Gull were seen by the Arkansas Valley Audubon field trip led by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 14.  The jaeger was seen again on November 15 by Percival.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 15 and seen again on November 16 by Percival.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 16.

--A female type Black Scoter was reported by Percival at Pueblo Reservoir on November 19.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 18 by Zerbi.

 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 22,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (*Boulder, El Paso, Larimer, *Morgan)
Black Scoter (Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder, Larimer, *Morgan)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Arapahoe, Denver, Larimer, *San Miguel)

RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson)

Pacific Loon (Arapahoe, *Larimer, *Pueblo)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Logan/Sedgwick)

MEW GULL (*Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (*Boulder, Larimer, *Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso, Larimer, *Pueblo)

WESTERN GULL (*Larimer)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer)

Black Phoebe (*Pueblo)

Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)

White-throated Sparrow (Larimer)

Lapland Longspur (*Lake)

Northern Cardinal (*Yuma)

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (*Ouray)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand)

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Arapahoe County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 17.

--A single male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Modesitt at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 18.

 

Boulder County:

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.  On November 20, Gent reported

a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21.

 

Denver County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Hatch at Gateway Park on November 19.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 20 by Kibbe.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.  Goff

saw the Scoter and Gull at Big Johnson on November 19.  On November 20, Goff saw the White-winged Scoter.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Clawges on a small pond in the El Paso county portion of Fort Carson on November 19.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area on November 16 and 17.   If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9640 for directions and to confirm that they are still around.

 

Lake County:

--A Lapland Longspur and Grasshopper Sparrow were reported by Kalbach on the shore of Twin Lakes on November 21.

 

Larimer County:

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.  Two scoters were seen by Wild on November 17.

--A juv White-throated Sparrow was reported by Sullivan at her

feeder in Bellvue.  It was seen as recently as November 17.  If you want to try to see the bird contact

her at flam...@copper.net.

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15.  The possible WESTERN GULL was seen again by Righter on November 21.

--An imm male White-winged Scoter was reported by Roller at Warren Lake on November 17.

--At Douglas Reservoir, Wild reported 1 Pacific Loon and 1 Long-tailed Duck on November 17.  The Loon and Long-tailed Duck were seen again on November 18 by Bob Spencer. A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Rashid at Douglas Reservoir on November 18.  A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas on November 21.

--At Lake Loveland on November 19, Wild reported 3 ad Thayer's Gulls, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes.  On November 20 at Lake Loveland, Wild

reported 1 2nd winter GREAT-BLACK BACKED GULL, 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and 1 ad Thayer's Gull.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Roller refound the Loon on November 21.

 

Morgan County:

--At Anrick SWA, Wild reported a Long-tailed Duck on November 20.  Andrick SWA is in the SE corner of intersection of CR AA and CR 2.  Roller and Kaempfer refound the Long-tailed Duck on November 21.

--A White-winged Scoter was reported by Kaempfer at Jackson

State Park on November 21.

 

Ouray County:

--A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak has been visiting the feeder of Kent Nelson in Ouray since November 17 and seen through

November 21.  Birders are welcome to try to see the bird.  The

feeder is in the backyard and is viewable from the alley.  His

address is 621 4th St.  Phone number is 719-221-3513. 

 

Pueblo County:

--At Pueblo Reservoir:

----A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival on November 15 and seen again by Percival on November 21.

----A female type Black Scoter was reported by Percival on November 19.

----A 1-st cycle MEW GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina tires on November 21.

----A 3rd or 4th year Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Percival on November 21.

----A Black Phoebe was reported by Percival below the dam on November 21.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 20 by Hilf.

 

San Miguel County:

--20 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Bloomfield at Miramonte Reservoir on November 21.

 

Yuma County:

--A pair of Northern Cardinals was reported  by Newport at Bonny Reservor on November 21.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 23,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (*Boulder, El Paso, Larimer, Morgan, *Park)
Black Scoter (Pueblo)
Surf Scoter (*Park)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder, Larimer, Morgan)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Arapahoe, Denver, *Lake, Larimer, *Park, San Miguel, Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson)

Pacific Loon (Arapahoe, Larimer, Pueblo)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

MEW GULL (*El Paso, Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso, Larimer, Pueblo)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)

White-throated Sparrow (*Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Lake)

Northern Cardinal (Yuma)

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Ouray)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Grand, *Park)

Black Rosy-Finch (*Park)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

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Arapahoe County:

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 17.

--A single male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Modesitt at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 18.

 

Boulder County:

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.  On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.

On November 22, Guarente saw the juv Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21 and seen again by Guarente on November 22.

 

Denver County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Hatch at Gateway Park on November 19.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 20 by Kibbe.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.  Goff saw the Scoter and Gull at Big Johnson on November 19.  On November 20, Goff saw the White-winged Scoter.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Clawges on a small pond in the El Paso county portion of Fort Carson on November 19.

--A possible adult MEW GULL was reported by Hinds at Big Johnson on November 22.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area as recently as November 22.  If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9640 for directions and to confirm that the birds are still around.

 

Jefferson County:

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Eden at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield on November 22. 

  

Lake County:

--A Lapland Longspur and Grasshopper Sparrow were reported by Kalbach on the shore of Twin Lakes on November 21.

--3m  Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 22.

 

Larimer County:

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre  Reservoir #3 on November 13.  Two scoters were seen by Wild on November 17.

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15.  The possible WESTERN GULL was seen again by Righter on November 21.

--An imm male White-winged Scoter was reported by Roller at Warren Lake on November 17.

--At Douglas Reservoir, Wild reported 1 Pacific Loon and 1 Long-tailed Duck on November 17.  The Loon and Long-tailed Duck were seen again on November 18 by Bob Spencer. A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Rashid at Douglas Reservoir on November 18.  A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas on November 21.

--At Lake Loveland on November 19, Wild reported 3 ad Thayer's Gulls, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes.  On November 20 at Lake Loveland, Wild

reported 1 2nd winter GREAT-BLACK BACKED GULL, 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and 1 ad Thayer's Gull.

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Roller refound the Loon on November 21.

 

Morgan County:

--At Anrick SWA, Wild reported a Long-tailed Duck on November 20.  Andrick SWA is in the SE corner of intersection of CR AA and CR 2.  Roller and Kaempfer refound the Long-tailed Duck on November 21.

--A White-winged Scoter was reported by Kaempfer at Jackson State Park on November 21.

 

Ouray County:

--A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak has been visiting the feeder of Kent Nelson in Ouray since November 17 and seen through November 21.  Birders are welcome to try to see the bird.  The feeder is in the backyard and is viewable from the alley.  His address is 621 4th St.  Phone number is 719-221-3513. 

 

Park County:

--At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye and 45 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 2 Hepburns on November 22.

--At Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 ad White-winged Scoter, 1 imm Surf Scoter, 90 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 1 m Black Rosy-Finch on November 22.

--At Antero Reservor, Kellner reported 1 f Long-tailed Duck on November 22.

 

Pueblo County:

--At Pueblo Reservoir:

----A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival on November 15 and seen again by Percival on November 21.

----A female type Black Scoter was reported by Percival on November 19.

----A 1-st cycle MEW GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina tires on November 21.

----A 3rd or 4th year Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Percival on November 21.

----A Black Phoebe was reported by Percival below the dam on November 21.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 20 by Hilf.

 

San Miguel County:

--20 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Bloomfield at Miramonte Reservoir on November 21.

 

Summit County:

--9 Barrow's Goldeneyes (5m, 4f) were reported by Kellner at Dillon Reservoir on November 22.

 

Yuma County:

--A pair of Northern Cardinals was reported  by Newport at Bonny Reservor on November 21.

  

The next monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists will be on Monday, November 23 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in the Ricketson Auditorium at 7:30 pm.  The program will be "The Chichuahuan Desert:  Critical Winter Habitat for Colorado Birds" by Greg Levandoski, a research biologist for RMBO.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Friday, November 27, will be to the Platte River Greenway led by Jackie King (303-287-1644).  Meet the leader at 0830 at E 88th and the South Platte River.  From I-76 take E. 88th Ave ext, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles, then turn south at Colorado Blvd.  Turn left into the parking lot.  Bring lunch and drinking water.  Please call leader if going in case of bad weather.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 28 will be to the Pueblo area led by Ira and Tammy Sanders (303-278-7172).  Meet the leaders at 0630 at the Safeway on Lincoln just West of I-25.  Bring lunch, extra drinking water and come prepared for extremes of weather.  State Parks pass required.

 

The DFO Field trip for Sunday, November 29 will be to Rigli Ranch led by Joe Rigle (970-768-7121).   Meet the leader at 0900 at the ranch.  From Denver, take I-76 east to Hudson, Exit 31 (CO 52).  Go east on CO 52 for approx. 32 miles until it turns north.  Do NOT turn north but continue east on Morgan Country Rd F for another 14 miles to CR 14.  TUrn left on CR 14 and go about 2 miles to the first white house on the left (With 2 boxcars).  Bring lunch and drinking water.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 24,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (Boulder, El Paso, Morgan, Park)
Black Scoter (Pueblo)
Surf Scoter (Park)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder, Larimer, Morgan)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Arapahoe, Denver, Lake, Larimer, Park, San Miguel, Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson)

Pacific Loon (Larimer, Pueblo)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

MEW GULL (El Paso, Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso, Larimer, Pueblo)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Fremont)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)

White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Lake)

Northern Cardinal (Yuma)

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (*Ouray)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Park)

Black Rosy-Finch (Park)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

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Arapahoe County:

--A single male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Modesitt at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 18.

 

Boulder County:

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.  On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 22, Guarente saw the juv Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21 and seen again by Guarente on November 22.

 

Denver County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Hatch at Gateway Park on November 19.

 

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 20 by Kibbe.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.  Goff saw the Scoter and Gull at Big Johnson on November 19.  On November 20, Goff saw the White-winged Scoter.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Clawges on a small pond in the El Paso county portion of Fort Carson on November 19.

--A possible adult MEW GULL was reported by Hinds at Big Johnson on November 22.

 

Fremont County:

--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Moss at Centennial Park in Canon City last week.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area as recently as November 22.  If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9640 for directions and to confirm that the birds are still around.

 

Jefferson County:

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Eden at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield on November 22. 

  

Lake County:

--A Lapland Longspur and Grasshopper Sparrow were reported by Kalbach on the shore of Twin Lakes on November 21.

--3m  Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 22.

 

Larimer County:

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15.  The possible WESTERN GULL was seen again by Righter on November 21.

--At Douglas Reservoir, Wild reported 1 Pacific Loon and 1 Long-tailed Duck on November 17.  The Loon and Long-tailed Duck were seen again on November 18 by Bob Spencer. A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Rashid at Douglas Reservoir on November 18.  A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas on November 21.

--At Lake Loveland on November 19, Wild reported 3 ad Thayer's Gulls, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes.  On November 20 at Lake Loveland, Wild reported 1 2nd winter GREAT-BLACK BACKED GULL, 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and 1 ad Thayer's Gull.

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On November 23, Leatherman and several birders refound the

White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Roller refound the Loon on November 21.

 

Morgan County:

--At Anrick SWA, Wild reported a Long-tailed Duck on November 20.  Andrick SWA is in the SE corner of intersection of CR AA and CR 2.  Roller and Kaempfer refound the Long-tailed Duck on November 21.

--A White-winged Scoter was reported by Kaempfer at Jackson State Park on November 21.

 

Ouray County:

--A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak has been visiting the feeder of Kent Nelson in Ouray since November 17 and seen through November 22. The bird did not come on November 23.  Birders are welcome to try to see the bird.  The feeder is in the backyard and is viewable from the alley.  His address is 621 4th St.  Phone number is 719-221-3513. 

 

Park County:

--At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye and 45 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 2 Hepburns on November 22.

--At Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 ad White-winged Scoter, 1 imm Surf Scoter, 90 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 1 m Black Rosy-Finch on November 22.

--At Antero Reservor, Kellner reported 1 f Long-tailed Duck on November 22.

 

Pueblo County:

--At Pueblo Reservoir:

----A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival on November 15 and seen again by Percival on November 21.

----A female type Black Scoter was reported by Percival on November 19.

----A 1-st cycle MEW GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina tires on November 21.

----A 3rd or 4th year Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Percival on November 21.

----A Black Phoebe was reported by Percival below the dam on November 21.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 20 by Hilf.

 

San Miguel County:

--20 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Bloomfield at Miramonte Reservoir on November 21.

 

Summit County:

--9 Barrow's Goldeneyes (5m, 4f) were reported by Kellner at Dillon Reservoir on November 22.

 

Yuma County:

--A pair of Northern Cardinals was reported  by Newport at Bonny Reservor on November 21.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Friday, November 27 will be to the Platte River Greenway led by Jackie King (303-287-1533).  Meet the leader at 0830 at E 88th and the South Platte River.  From I-76 take E 88th Ave exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles, then turn south at Colorado Blvd.  Turn left into parking lot.  Bring lunch and drinking water.  Please call leader if going in case of bad weather.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 28 will be to the Pueblo area led by Ira and Tammy Sanders (303-278-7172).  Meet the leaders at 0630 at the Safeway on Lincoln just West of I-25.  Bring lunch, extra drinking water and come prepared for extremes of weather.  State Parks pass required.

 

The DFO Field trip for Sunday, November 29 will be to Rigli Ranch led by Joe Rigle (970-768-7121).   Meet the leader at 0900 at the ranch.  From Denver, take I-76 east to Hudson, Exit 31 (CO 52).  Go east on CO 52 for approx. 32 miles until it turns north.  Do NOT turn north but continue east on Morgan Country Rd F for another 14 miles to CR 14.  Turn left on CR 14 and go about 2 miles to the first white house on the left (With 2 boxcars).  Bring lunch and drinking water.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 25,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (*Boulder, El Paso, Morgan, Park)

Black Scoter (Pueblo)
Surf Scoter (Park)

Long-tailed Duck (Boulder, Morgan)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Garfield, Lake, Larimer, Park, *Rio Blanco, San Miguel, Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson)

Pacific Loon (Larimer, Pueblo)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

MEW GULL (El Paso, Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso, Pueblo)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Palm Warbler (*Boulder)

Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)

White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Lake)

Northern Cardinal (Yuma)

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Ouray)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Park)

Black Rosy-Finch (Park)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

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Boulder County:

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.  On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 22, Guarente saw the juv Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21 and seen again by Birchmeier on November 24.

--An eastern Palm Warbler was reported by Severs on the East Boulder Creek Path east of foothills near the railroad crossing and Kaempfter refound the warbler south of the intersection of Pearl and East Pearl on November 24.

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 20 by Kibbe.

 

El Paso County:

--At Big Johnson on November 16, Peterson reported an imm White-winged Scoter and Lesser Black-backed Gull.  Goff saw the Scoter and Gull at Big Johnson on November 19.  On November 20, Goff saw the White-winged Scoter.

--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Clawges on a small pond in the El Paso county portion of Fort Carson on November 19.

--A possible adult MEW GULL was reported by Hinds at Big Johnson on November 22.

 

Fremont County:

--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Moss at Centennial Park in Canon City last week.

 

Garfield County:

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dahl at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 24.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area as recently as November 22.  If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9640 for directions and to confirm that the birds are still around.

 

Jefferson County:

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Eden at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield on November 22. 

  

Lake County:

--A Lapland Longspur and Grasshopper Sparrow were reported by Kalbach on the shore of Twin Lakes on November 21.

--3m  Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 22.

 

Larimer County:

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15.  The possible WESTERN GULL was seen again by Righter on November 21.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas Reservoir on November 21.

--At Lake Loveland on November 19, Wild reported 3 ad Thayer's Gulls, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes.  On November 20 at Lake Loveland, Wild reported 1 2nd winter GREAT-BLACK BACKED GULL, 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and 1 ad Thayer's Gull.

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On November 24, Leatherman and many birders refound the White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery but in the SE corner of the cemetery not section E.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Roller refound the Loon on November 21.

 

Morgan County:

--At Anrick SWA, Wild reported a Long-tailed Duck on November 20.  Andrick SWA is in the SE corner of intersection of CR AA and CR 2.  Roller and Kaempfer refound the Long-tailed Duck on November 21.

--A White-winged Scoter was reported by Kaempfer at Jackson State Park on November 21.

 

Ouray County:

--A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak has been visiting the feeder of Kent Nelson in Ouray since November 17 and seen through November 22. The bird did not come on November 23.  Birders are welcome to try to see the bird.  The feeder is in the backyard and is viewable from the alley.  His address is 621 4th St.  Phone number is 719-221-3513. 

 

Park County:

--At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye and 45 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 2 Hepburns on November 22.

--At Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 ad White-winged Scoter, 1 imm Surf Scoter, 90 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 1 m Black Rosy-Finch on November 22.

--At Antero Reservor, Kellner reported 1 f Long-tailed Duck on November 22.

 

Pueblo County:

--At Pueblo Reservoir:

----A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival on November 15 and seen again by Percival on November 21.

----A female type Black Scoter was reported by Percival on November 19.

----A 1-st cycle MEW GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina tires on November 21.

----A 3rd or 4th year Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Percival on November 21.

----A Black Phoebe was reported by Percival below the dam on November 21.

 

Rio Blanco County:

--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke at Lake Avery on November 23.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 26,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
 
Happy Thanksgiving

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

White-winged Scoter (Boulder, El Paso, Morgan, Park)
Black Scoter (*Douglas/Jefferson, Pueblo)
Surf Scoter (Park)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder, Morgan)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Garfield, Lake, Larimer, Park, Rio Blanco,*Routt,  San Miguel, Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson)

Pacific Loon (Larimer, Pueblo)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

MEW GULL (El Paso, Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso, Pueblo)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Palm Warbler (Boulder)

Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)

White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Lake)

Northern Cardinal (Yuma)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Boulder, Grand, Park)

Black Rosy-Finch (Park)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

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Boulder County:

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.  On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 25, Kaempfer saw the first year Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21 and seen again by Birchmeier on November 24.

--An eastern Palm Warbler was reported by Severs on the East Boulder Creek Path east of foothills near the railroad crossing and Kaempfer refound the warbler south of the intersection of Pearl and East Pearl on November 24.

--5 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Szeliga at Red Rock Lake in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on November 25.

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 20 by Kibbe.

--A female Black Scoter was reported by Kellner at Chatfield by the Marina Sandspit on November 25.

Park County:

--At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye and 45 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 2 Hepburns on November 22.

--At Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 ad White-winged Scoter, 1 imm Surf Scoter, 90 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 1 m Black Rosy-Finch on November 22.

--At Antero Reservor, Kellner reported 1 f Long-tailed Duck on November 22.

 

Pueblo County:

--At Pueblo Reservoir:

----A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival on November 15 and seen again by Percival on November 21.

----A female type Black Scoter was reported by Percival on November 19.

----A 1-st cycle MEW GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina tires on November 21.

----A 3rd or 4th year Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Percival on November 21.

----A Black Phoebe was reported by Percival below the dam on November 21.

 

Rio Blanco County:

--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke at Lake Avery on November 23.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 20 by Hilf.

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Lake Catamount on November 25.

--28 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 25.

 

San Miguel County:

--20 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Bloomfield at Miramonte Reservoir on November 21.

 

Summit County:

--9 Barrow's Goldeneyes (5m, 4f) were reported by Kellner at Dillon Reservoir on November 22.

 

Yuma County:

--A pair of Northern Cardinals was reported  by Newport at Bonny Reservor on November 21.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Friday, November 27 will be to the Platte River Greenway led by Jackie King (303-287-1533).  Meet the leader at 0830 at E 88th and the South Platte River.  From I-76 take E 88th Ave exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles, then turn south at Colorado Blvd.  Turn left into parking lot.  Bring lunch and drinking water.  Please call leader if going in case of bad weather.

 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, November 28 will be to the Pueblo area led by Ira and Tammy Sanders (303-278-7172).  Meet the leaders at 0630 at the Safeway on Lincoln just West of I-25.  Bring lunch, extra drinking water and come prepared for extremes of weather.  State Parks pass required.

 

The DFO Field trip for Sunday, November 29 will be to Rigli Ranch led by Joe Rigli (970-768-7121).   Meet the leader at 0900 at the ranch.  From Denver, take I-76 east to Hudson, Exit 31 (CO 52).  Go east on CO 52 for approx. 32 miles until it turns north.  Do NOT turn north but continue east on Morgan Country Rd F for another 14 miles to CR 14.  Turn left on CR 14 and go about 2 miles to the first white house on the left (With 2 boxcars).  Bring lunch and drinking water.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 2t,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 27, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (*Douglas/Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (*Boulder, Morgan, Park)
Black Scoter (*Douglas/Jefferson)

Surf Scoter (Park)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder, Morgan)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Arapahoe, Garfield, Lake, Larimer, *Moffat, *Montezuma, Park, Rio Blanco,*Routt,  San Miguel, *Summit)

RED-THROATED LOON (Douglas/Jefferson)

Pacific Loon (Larimer, Pueblo)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

MEW GULL (El Paso, Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (*Boulder, Larimer, *Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Arapahoe, Pueblo)

WESTERN GULL (Larimer)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Pacific Wren (*Boulder)

Palm Warbler (Boulder)

White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Lake)

Northern Cardinal (Yuma)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Boulder, *Grand, Park)

Black Rosy-Finch (Park)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer, *Routt)

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Arapahoe County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Kilpatrick at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 22.

--A 3rd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull was found by Walbek at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 22.

 

Boulder County:

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.  On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 25, Kaempfer saw the first year Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.  On November 26, Floyd reported a Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21 and seen again by Szeliga on November 26.  Szeliga

also reported a flyover Thayer's Gull at McIntosh on November 26.

--An eastern Palm Warbler was reported by Severs on the East Boulder Creek Path east of foothills near the railroad crossing and Kaempfer refound the warbler south of the intersection of Pearl and East Pearl on November 24.

--5 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Szeliga at Red Rock Lake in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on November 25.

--A Pacific Wren (Winter Wren split) was reported by Floyd where 63rd St crosses

the St Vrain on November 26.

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A 1st winter RED-THROATED LOON was reported by Drummond at Chatfield on November 14.  The loon was seen again on November 20 by Kibbe.

--A female Black Scoter was reported by Kellner at Chatfield by the Marina Sandspit on November 25.

--A pair of Tundra Swans was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 26.

 

El Paso County:

--A possible adult MEW GULL was reported by Hinds at Big Johnson on November 22.

 

Fremont County:

--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Moss at Centennial Park in Canon City last week.

 

Garfield County:

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dahl at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 24.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area as recently as November 22.  If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9640 for directions and to confirm that the birds are still around.

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at the corner of 9th and Grand on November 25.

 

Jefferson County:

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Eden at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield on November 22. 

  

Lake County:

--A Lapland Longspur and Grasshopper Sparrow were reported by Kalbach on the shore of Twin Lakes on November 21.

--3m  Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 22.

 

Larimer County:

--A possible WESTERN GULL and 2 Thayer's Gulls were reported by Komar at Warren Lake in Fort Collins on November 15.  The possible WESTERN GULL was seen again by Righter on November 21.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas Reservoir on November 21.

--At Lake Loveland on November 19, Wild reported 3 ad Thayer's Gulls, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes.  On November 20 at Lake Loveland, Wild reported 1 2nd winter GREAT-BLACK BACKED GULL, 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and 1 ad Thayer's Gull.

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On November 26, Leatherman and several birders refound the White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery but in the SE corner of the cemetery not section E.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Roller refound the Loon on November 21.

 

Moffat County:

--A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Deininger at Craig Station Inlet Pond on November 24.

 

Morgan County:

--At Anrick SWA, Wild reported a Long-tailed Duck on November 20.  Andrick SWA is in the SE corner of intersection of CR AA and CR 2.  Roller and Kaempfer refound the Long-tailed Duck on November 21.

--A White-winged Scoter was reported by Kaempfer at Jackson State Park on November 21.

 

Montezuma County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison at the upper end of McPhee Reservoir on November 26.

  

Park County:

--At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye and 45 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 2 Hepburns on November 22.

--At Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 ad White-winged Scoter, 1 imm Surf Scoter, 90 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 1 m Black Rosy-Finch on November 22.

--At Antero Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 f Long-tailed Duck on November 22.

 

Pueblo County:

--At Pueblo Reservoir:

----A Pacific Loon was reported by Percival on November 15 and seen again by Percival on November 21.

----A 1-st cycle MEW GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina tires on November 21.

----A 3rd or 4th year Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Percival on November 21.

----A Black Phoebe was reported by Percival below the dam on November 21.

 

Rio Blanco County:

--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke at Lake Avery on November 23.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 22 by Deininger.

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Lake Catamount on November 25.

--28 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 25.

--Flyover White-winged Crossbill were reported by Deininger at Fish Creek Falls Trail in Steamboat Springs on November 23.

 

San Miguel County:

--20 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Bloomfield at Miramonte Reservoir on November 21.

 

Summit County:

--9 Barrow's Goldeneyes (5m, 4f) were reported by Kellner at Dillon Reservoir on November 22.

--12 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Deininger at the Sewage Pond at Silverthorne on November 25.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 28,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Douglas/Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Boulder, Park)
Black Scoter (Douglas/Jefferson)
Surf Scoter (Park)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Arapahoe, *Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Moffat, Montezuma, Park, Rio Blanco,Routt,  Summit)

Pacific Loon (*Douglas/Jefferson, *Logan/Sedgwick, *Washington)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Logan/Sedgwick)

American Bittern (*Weld)

MEW GULL (El Paso)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Routt)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, *Weld)

Glaucous Gull (*Weld)

White-winged Dove (*Mesa)

Chihuahuan Raven (*Fremont)

Pacific Wren (*Boulder)

Palm Warbler (Boulder)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (*Fremont)

Swamp Sparrow (*Weld)

White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, Grand, Park)

Black Rosy-Finch (Park)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer, Routt)

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Arapahoe County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Kilpatrick at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 22.

--A 3rd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull was found by Walbek at Cherry Creek Reservoir on November 22.

 

Boulder County:

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.  On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 25, Kaempfer saw the first year Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.  On November 26, Floyd reported a Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21 and seen again by Szeliga on November 26.  Szeliga

also reported a flyover Thayer's Gull at McIntosh on November 26.  On November 27, Chavez reported a Long-tailed Duck at McIntosh.

--An eastern Palm Warbler was reported by Severs on the East Boulder Creek Path east of foothills near the railroad crossing and Kaempfer refound the warbler south of the intersection of Pearl and East Pearl on November 24.

--5 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Szeliga at Red Rock Lake in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on November 25.

--A Pacific Wren (Winter Wren split) was reported by Floyd where 63rd St crosses

the St Vrain on November 26.  Guarente refound the Pacific Wren on November 27.  The area is south of CO 66 and north of Hygiene Road. 

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A female Black Scoter was reported by Kellner at Chatfield by the Marina Sandspit on November 25.

--A pair of Tundra Swans was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 26.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Chafield on November 27.

 

Eagle County:

--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Beason at Blue Lake on November 27.

 

El Paso County:

--A possible adult MEW GULL was reported by Hinds at Big Johnson on November 22.

 

Fremont County:

--2 Chichuahuan Ravens were reported by Moss on the east side of Canon City on November 26.

--The Golden-crowned Sparrow that has been around since October was refound by Rich Miller on Tunnel Drive on November 27.  Miller also reported several Rufous-crowned Sparrows at Tunnel Drive.

 

Garfield County:

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dahl at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 24.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Cathy Craig coming to her feeders in the Granby area as recently as November 22.  If you are interested in trying to see the birds contact her at Pione...@aol.com or call 970-887-9640 for directions and to confirm that the birds are still around.

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at the corner of 9th and Grand on November 25.

 

Jefferson County:

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Eden at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield on November 22. 

  

Lake County:

--3m  Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 22.

 

Larimer County:

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On November 26, Leatherman and several birders refound the White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery but in the SE corner of the cemetery not section E.  On November 27, Erickson found a female White-winged Crossbill in Section E of Grandview and Chavez reported a pair of silent White-winged Crossbills.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Kellner refound the Loon on November 27.  Kellner also reported 1 Pacific Loon at Jumbo on November 27.

 

Moffat County:

--A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Deininger at Craig Station Inlet Pond on November 24.

 

Montezuma County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison at the upper end of McPhee Reservoir on November 26.

  

Park County:

--At Eleven Mile Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye and 45 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches and 2 Hepburns on November 22.

--At Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 ad White-winged Scoter, 1 imm Surf Scoter, 90 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 1 m Black Rosy-Finch on November 22.

--At Antero Reservoir, Kellner reported 1 f Long-tailed Duck on November 22.

 

Rio Blanco County:

--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke at Lake Avery on November 23.

 

Routt County:

--Litteral found a pale juv Thayer's Gull at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 5.  The gull was seen again on November 22 by Deininger.

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Lake Catamount on November 25.

--28 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 25.

--Flyover White-winged Crossbill were reported by Deininger at Fish Creek Falls Trail in Steamboat Springs on November 23.

 

Summit County:

--9 Barrow's Goldeneyes (5m, 4f) were reported by Kellner at Dillon Reservoir on November 22.

--12 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Deininger at the Sewage Pond at Silverthorne on November 25.

 

Washington County:

--4 Pacific Loons were reported by Kellner at Prewitt on November 27.

 

Weld County:

--At Lower Latham on November 27, Kellner reported a late American Bittern, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 1st-cycle Glaucous Gull, and heard 1 Swamp Sparrow.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 29,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Douglas/Jefferson)

White-winged Scoter (Boulder, *Larimer)
Black Scoter (Douglas/Jefferson)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder, *Weld)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Eagle, *Garfield, Lake, Moffat, Montezuma, Rio Blanco,Routt,  Summit)

Pacific Loon (Douglas/Jefferson, *Larimer, Logan/Sedgwick, *Pueblo, Washington)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

American Bittern (Weld)

MEW GULL (*Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Weld)

Glaucous Gull (Weld)

White-winged Dove (Mesa, *Pueblo)

Black Phoebe (*Pueblo)

Chihuahuan Raven (Fremont)

Pacific Wren (*Boulder)

Palm Warbler (Boulder)

Veery (*Douglas/Jefferson)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Fox Sparrow (*Bent)

Swamp Sparrow (*Bent, Weld)

White-throated Sparrow (*Bent)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, Grand)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer, Routt)

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Bent County:

--Duane Nelson reported 2 red Fox Sparrows and 8 White-throated Sparrows near the Purgatoire River on November 28 and 2 Swamp Sparrows near the spot where

he found the Le Conte's Sparrow last spring. 

 

Boulder County:

--A female Long-tailed Duck was reported by Schmoker at Lagerman Reservoir on November 16 and seen again on November 18 by Guarente.  On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 25, Kaempfer saw the first year Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.  On November 26, Floyd reported a Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21 and seen again by Szeliga on November 26.  Szeliga

also reported a flyover Thayer's Gull at McIntosh on November 26.  On November 27, Chavez reported a Long-tailed Duck at McIntosh.

--An eastern Palm Warbler was reported by Severs on the East Boulder Creek Path east of foothills near the railroad crossing and Kaempfer refound the warbler south of the intersection of Pearl and East Pearl on November 24.

--5 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Szeliga at Red Rock Lake in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on November 25.

--A Pacific Wren (Winter Wren split) was reported by Floyd where 63rd St crosses

the St Vrain on November 26.  Lee refound the Pacific Wren on November 28.  The area is south of CO 66 and north of Hygiene Road. 

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A female Black Scoter was reported by Kellner at Chatfield by the Marina Sandspit on November 25.

--A pair of Tundra Swans was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 26.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Chafield on November 27.

--A "western" Veery was reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 28.

 

Eagle County:

--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Beason at Blue Lake on November 27.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Blue Lake on November 28.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Spring Park Reservoir on November 28.  Spring Park Reservoir is private, but can be scoped from Upper Cattle Creek Road.

 

Fremont County:

--2 Chichuahuan Ravens were reported by Moss on the east side of Canon City on November 26.

--The Golden-crowned Sparrow that has been around since October was refound by Rich Miller on Tunnel Drive on November 27.  Miller also reported several Rufous-crowned Sparrows at Tunnel Drive.

 

Garfield County:

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dahl at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 24.

--15 Barrow's Goldeneyes (9m, 6f) were reported by McConnell at the Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale on November 28.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at the corner of 9th and Grand on November 25.

  

Lake County:

--3m  Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on November 22.

 

Larimer County:

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On November 28, Leatherman and many birders refound the pair

of White-winged Crossbills.  They were seen in section 9 and F and near the

entrance to the cemetery. 

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas Reservoir on November 21 and refound by Komar on November 28.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 13 and 2 were refound by Komar on November 28.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Kellner refound the Loon on November 27.  Kellner also reported 1 Pacific Loon at Jumbo on November 27.

 

Moffat County:

--A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Deininger at Craig Station Inlet Pond on November 24.

 

Montezuma County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison at the upper end of McPhee Reservoir on November 26.

 

Pueblo County:

--The DFO field trip to the Pueblo area on November 28 led by Sanders and Percival saw:

----2 White-winged Doves in the Sunset Park Subdivision

----1 ad MEW GULL and a Pacific Loon at Pueblo Reservoir

----1 Black Phobe at Rock Canyon

  

Routt County:

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Lake Catamount on November 25.

--28 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 25.

--Flyover White-winged Crossbill were reported by Deininger at Fish Creek Falls Trail in Steamboat Springs on November 23.

 

Summit County:

--12 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Deininger at the Sewage Pond at Silverthorne on November 25.

 

Washington County:

--4 Pacific Loons were reported by Kellner at Prewitt on November 27.

 

Weld County:

--At Lower Latham on November 27, Kellner reported a late American Bittern, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 1st-cycle Glaucous Gull, and heard 1 Swamp Sparrow.

--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Komar at Windsor Reservoir on November 28.

 

The DFO Field trip for Sunday, November 29 will be to Rigli Ranch led by Joe Rigli (970-768-7121).   Meet the leader at 0900 at the ranch.  From Denver, take I-76 east to Hudson, Exit 31 (CO 52).  Go east on CO 52 for approx. 32 miles until it turns north.  Do NOT turn north but continue east on Morgan Country Rd F for another 14 miles to CR 14.  Turn left on CR 14 and go about 2 miles to the first white house on the left (With 2 boxcars).  Bring lunch and drinking water.

 

The DFO Field trip for Saturday, December 5 will be to Deer Creek Canyon led by Lynn Willcockson (303-757-7000).  Meet the Leader at 0800 at the entrance to the Arboretum on Deer Creek Canyon Road about a 1/4 mile west of Wadsworth.  Half-day trip, lunch optional.  Please call the Leader to let him know if you plan to attend.

 

The DFO Field trip for Sunday, December 6 will be to Barr Lake and Roads East led by Tim Smart (303-439-9627) and Meredith Anderson (303-280-8576).  Meet the Leaders at 0830 at the Barr Lake Visitors Center parking lot.  Bring lunch, a scope, and 2-way radios if you have them.  Trip should wrap up by 2 pm.  State Parks Pass or fee required.  Please notify Meredith if you plan to participate.

 

Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

We had three White-fronted Geese on the north end of Parkfield Lake in northeast Denver this afternoon.
Parkfield is north of e. 53 Ave. and east of N. Chambers Road and is easily viewed from the school parking lot. 
Also present were 100s of Cackling and Canada Geese (including one white headed hybrid).
 
Doug Kibbe and Mackenzie Goldthwait
 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    November 30,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, November 30, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Douglas/Jefferson)

White-winged Scoter (*Boulder, Larimer)
Black Scoter (Douglas/Jefferson)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder, Weld)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Eagle, Garfield, Moffat, Montezuma, Routt,  *Summit)

Pacific Loon (Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Logan/Sedgwick, Pueblo, Washington)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

American Bittern (Weld)

MEW GULL (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Weld)

Glaucous Gull (Weld)

White-winged Dove (Mesa, Pueblo)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Chihuahuan Raven (Fremont)

Pacific Wren (Boulder)

Palm Warbler (Boulder)

Veery (Douglas/Jefferson)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Fox Sparrow (Bent)

Swamp Sparrow (Bent, Weld)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, Grand)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer, Routt)

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Bent County:

--Duane Nelson reported 2 red Fox Sparrows and 8 White-throated Sparrows near the Purgatoire River on November 28 and 2 Swamp Sparrows near the spot where

he found the Le Conte's Sparrow last spring. 

 

Boulder County:

--On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 25, Kaempfer saw the first year Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.  On November 26, Floyd reported a Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21.  Szeliga reported a flyover Thayer's Gull at McIntosh on November 26.  On November 27, Chavez reported a Long-tailed Duck at McIntosh.

On November 29, Sanders reported a juv White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Duck at McIntosh.

--An eastern Palm Warbler was reported by Severs on the East Boulder Creek Path east of foothills near the railroad crossing and Kaempfer refound the warbler south of the intersection of Pearl and East Pearl on November 24.

--5 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Szeliga at Red Rock Lake in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on November 25.

--A Pacific Wren (Winter Wren split) was reported by Floyd where 63rd St crosses

the St Vrain on November 26.  Lee refound the Pacific Wren on November 28.  The area is south of CO 66 and north of Hygiene Road. 

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A female Black Scoter was reported by Kellner at Chatfield by the Marina Sandspit on November 25.

--A pair of Tundra Swans was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 26.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Chafield on November 27.

--A "western" Veery was reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 28.

 

Eagle County:

--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Beason at Blue Lake on November 27.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Blue Lake on November 28.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Spring Park Reservoir on November 28.  Spring Park Reservoir is private, but can be scoped from Upper Cattle Creek Road.

 

Fremont County:

--2 Chichuahuan Ravens were reported by Moss on the east side of Canon City on November 26.

--The Golden-crowned Sparrow that has been around since October was refound by Rich Miller on Tunnel Drive on November 27.  Miller also reported several Rufous-crowned Sparrows at Tunnel Drive.

 

Garfield County:

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dahl at Rifle Gap Reservoir on November 24.

--15 Barrow's Goldeneyes (9m, 6f) were reported by McConnell at the Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale on November 28.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at the corner of 9th and Grand on November 25.

  

Larimer County:

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On November 29, Griffin and several birders found the White-winged Crossbills in section 8 of Grandview.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas Reservoir on November 21 and refound by Komar on November 28.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 13 and 2 were refound by Komar on November 28.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Kellner refound the Loon on November 27.  Kellner also reported 1 Pacific Loon at Jumbo on November 27.

 

Moffat County:

--A Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Deininger at Craig Station Inlet Pond on November 24.

 

Montezuma County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison at the upper end of McPhee Reservoir on November 26.

 

Pueblo County:

--The DFO field trip to the Pueblo area on November 28 led by Sanders and Percival saw:

----2 White-winged Doves in the Sunset Park Subdivision

----1 ad MEW GULL and a Pacific Loon at Pueblo Reservoir

----1 Black Phobe at Rock Canyon

  

Routt County:

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Lake Catamount on November 25.

--28 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 25.

--Flyover White-winged Crossbill were reported by Deininger at Fish Creek Falls Trail in Steamboat Springs on November 23.

 

Summit County:

--12 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Deininger at the Sewage Pond at Silverthorne on November 25.  On November 29, McConnell reported 20 Barrow's Goldeneyes (9m, 8f, 3j) at the Sewage Plant.

--7 Barrow's Goldeneyes (2m, 4f, 1j) were reported by McConnell at Lake Dillon on November 29.

 

Washington County:

--4 Pacific Loons were reported by Kellner at Prewitt on November 27.

 

Weld County:

--At Lower Latham on November 27, Kellner reported a late American Bittern, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 1st-cycle Glaucous Gull, and heard 1 Swamp Sparrow.

--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Komar at Windsor Reservoir on November 28.

  

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 1,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Douglas/Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (*Boulder, Larimer)
Black Scoter (Douglas/Jefferson)
Long-tailed Duck (*Boulder, Weld)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Eagle, Garfield, Montezuma, Routt,  Summit)

Pacific Loon (Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Logan/Sedgwick, Pueblo, Washington)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

American Bittern (Weld)

MEW GULL (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Weld)

Glaucous Gull (Weld)

White-winged Dove (Mesa, Pueblo)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Chihuahuan Raven (Fremont)

Pacific Wren (Boulder)

Veery (Douglas/Jefferson)

Bohemian Waxwing (*Douglas)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Fox Sparrow (Bent)

Swamp Sparrow (Bent, Weld)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, Grand)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

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Bent County:

--Duane Nelson reported 2 red Fox Sparrows and 8 White-throated Sparrows near the Purgatoire River on November 28 and 2 Swamp Sparrows near the spot where

he found the Le Conte's Sparrow last spring. 

 

Boulder County:

--On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 30, Waltman reported a White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21.  Szeliga reported a flyover Thayer's Gull at McIntosh on November 26. On November 29, Sanders reported a juv White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Duck at McIntosh.

--5 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Szeliga at Red Rock Lake in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area on November 25.

--A Pacific Wren (Winter Wren split) was reported by Floyd where 63rd St crosses

the St Vrain on November 26.  Lee refound the Pacific Wren on November 28.  The area is south of CO 66 and north of Hygiene Road. 

 

Douglas County:

--A Bohemian Waxwing was reported by Reynolds in Castlewood Canyon on November 28.

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A female Black Scoter was reported by Kellner at Chatfield by the Marina Sandspit on November 25.

--A pair of Tundra Swans was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 26.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Chatfield on November 27.

--A "western" Veery was reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 28.

 

Eagle County:

--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Beason at Blue Lake on November 27.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Blue Lake on November 28.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Spring Park Reservoir on November 28.  Spring Park Reservoir is private, but can be scoped from Upper Cattle Creek Road.

 

Fremont County:

--2 Chichuahuan Ravens were reported by Moss on the east side of Canon City on November 26.

--The Golden-crowned Sparrow that has been around since October was refound by Rich Miller on Tunnel Drive on November 27.  Miller also reported several Rufous-crowned Sparrows at Tunnel Drive.

 

Garfield County:

--15 Barrow's Goldeneyes (9m, 6f) were reported by McConnell at the Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale on November 28.

 

Grand County:

--Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at the corner of 9th and Grand on November 25.

  

Larimer County:

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On November 30,  around 8:15 am Kogler refound the male White-winged Crossbill near the entrance to Grandview and around 11:30 am Leatherman and a few birders relocated the pair of crossbill in a spruce in Sect 7.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas Reservoir on November 21 and refound by Komar on November 28.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 13 and 2 were refound by Komar on November 28.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Kellner refound the Loon on November 27.  Kellner also reported 1 Pacific Loon at Jumbo on November 27.

 

Montezuma County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison at the upper end of McPhee Reservoir on November 26.

 

Pueblo County:

--The DFO field trip to the Pueblo area on November 28 led by Sanders and Percival saw:

----2 White-winged Doves in the Sunset Park Subdivision

----1 ad MEW GULL and a Pacific Loon at Pueblo Reservoir

----1 Black Phobe at Rock Canyon

  

Routt County:

--2 m Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Lake Catamount on November 25.

--28 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Dotson at Stagecoach Reservoir on November 25.

 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 2,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Douglas/Jefferson)

White-winged Scoter (Boulder, Larimer)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder, Weld)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Eagle, Garfield, *Moffat, Montezuma, Summit)

Pacific Loon (Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Logan/Sedgwick, Pueblo, Washington)

YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Logan/Sedgwick)

American Bittern (Weld)

MEW GULL (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Weld)

Glaucous Gull (Weld)

White-winged Dove (Mesa, Pueblo)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Chihuahuan Raven (Fremont)

Winter Wren (*Boulder)

Veery (Douglas/Jefferson)

Bohemian Waxwing (Douglas)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Fremont)

Fox Sparrow (Bent)

Swamp Sparrow (Bent, Weld)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

 

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Bent County:

--Duane Nelson reported 2 red Fox Sparrows and 8 White-throated Sparrows near the Purgatoire River on November 28 and 2 Swamp Sparrows near the spot where

he found the Le Conte's Sparrow last spring. 

 

Boulder County:

--On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 30, Waltman reported a White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21.  Szeliga reported a flyover Thayer's Gull at McIntosh on November 26. On November 29, Sanders reported a juv White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Duck at McIntosh.

--A Winter Wren (Pacific race) was reported by Floyd where 63rd St crosses

the St Vrain on November 26.  Lee refound the Pacific Wren on November 28.  On December 1, Waltman was able to photograph a Winter Wren (eastern race) at 63rd and St. Vrain.  Are there two Winter Wrens there? The area is south of CO 66 and north of Hygiene Road. 

 

Douglas County:

--A Bohemian Waxwing was reported by Reynolds in Castlewood Canyon on November 28.

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A pair of Tundra Swans was reported by Kellner at Chatfield State Park on November 26.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Sanders at Chatfield on November 27.

--A "western" Veery was reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 28.

 

Eagle County:

--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Beason at Blue Lake on November 27.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Blue Lake on November 28.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Spring Park Reservoir on November 28.  Spring Park Reservoir is private, but can be scoped from Upper Cattle Creek Road.

 

Fremont County:

--2 Chichuahuan Ravens were reported by Moss on the east side of Canon City on November 26.

--The Golden-crowned Sparrow that has been around since October was refound by Rich Miller on Tunnel Drive on November 27.  Miller also reported several Rufous-crowned Sparrows at Tunnel Drive.

 

Garfield County:

--15 Barrow's Goldeneyes (9m, 6f) were reported by McConnell at the Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale on November 28.

 

Larimer County:

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On December 1 at 8:15 am the pair of White-winged Crossbills were seen by Leatherman in the extreme SE corner of Grandview and a 9:30 am in section E.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas Reservoir on November 21 and refound by Komar on November 28.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 13 and 2 were refound by Komar on November 28.

 

Logan/Sedgwick Counties:

--At Jumbo Reservoir on November 20, Wild reported a juv YELLOW-BILLED LOON.  Kellner refound the Loon on November 27.  Kellner also reported 1 Pacific Loon at Jumbo on November 27.

 

Moffat County:

--40-50 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke at Craig Station Inlet Pond on November 30.

 

Montezuma County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison at the upper end of McPhee Reservoir on November 26.

 

Pueblo County:

--The DFO field trip to the Pueblo area on November 28 led by Sanders and Percival saw:

----2 White-winged Doves in the Sunset Park Subdivision

----1 ad MEW GULL and a Pacific Loon at Pueblo Reservoir

----1 Black Phobe at Rock Canyon

   

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 4,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 4, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Trumpeter Swan (Douglas/Jefferson)

White-winged Scoter (Boulder, Larimer)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder, Weld)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Eagle, Garfield, Moffat, Summit)

Pacific Loon (Larimer, Pueblo)

MEW GULL (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder)

White-winged Dove (Mesa, Pueblo)

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Winter Wren (*Boulder)

Veery (Douglas/Jefferson)

Bohemian Waxwing (Douglas)

Fox Sparrow (Bent)

Swamp Sparrow (Bent)

White-throated Sparrow (Bent)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

 

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Bent County:

--Duane Nelson reported 2 red Fox Sparrows and 8 White-throated Sparrows near the Purgatoire River on November 28 and 2 Swamp Sparrows near the spot where

he found the Le Conte's Sparrow last spring. 

 

Boulder County:

--On November 21, Gent reported a first year Long-tailed Duck and imm Thayer's Gull at Lagerman.  On November 30, Waltman reported a White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Duck at Lagerman.

--A female type White-winged Scoter was reported by Floyd at McIntosh Lake in Longmont on November 21.  Szeliga reported a flyover Thayer's Gull at McIntosh on November 26. On November 29, Sanders reported a juv White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Duck at McIntosh.

--A Winter Wren (Pacific race) was reported by Floyd where 63rd St crosses

the St Vrain on November 26.  Lee refound the Pacific Wren on November 28.  On December 1, Waltman was able to photograph a Winter Wren (eastern race) at 63rd and St. Vrain.  On December 3, Waltman refound a Winter Wren at about 1:30 pm but was unable to determine if it was a western or eastern subspecies.  The area is south of CO 66 and north of Hygiene Road. 

 

Douglas County:

--A Bohemian Waxwing was reported by Reynolds in Castlewood Canyon on November 28.

  

Douglas/Jefferson Counties:

--A "western" Veery was reported by Kellner at Chatfield on November 28.

--7 Trumpeter Swans were reported by Kellner at Chafield on December 3.

 

Eagle County:

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Blue Lake on November 28.

--1 m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by McConnell at Spring Park Reservoir on November 28.  Spring Park Reservoir is private, but can be scoped from Upper Cattle Creek Road.

 

Garfield County:

--15 Barrow's Goldeneyes (9m, 6f) were reported by McConnell at the Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale on November 28.

 

Larimer County:

--At least a pair of White-winged Crossbills were reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  They were seen in section E of the cemetery.  On December 3 at 9:15 am Leatherman and a few other birders saw the pair of White-winged Crossbills near the entrance to Grandview.

--A Pacific Loon was reported by Kaempfer at Douglas Reservoir on November 21 and refound by Komar on November 28.

--3 White-winged Scoters were reported by Wild at North Poudre Reservoir #3 on November 13 and 2 were refound by Komar on November 28.

 

Moffat County:

--40-50 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Luke at Craig Station Inlet Pond on November 30.

 

Pueblo County:

--The DFO field trip to the Pueblo area on November 28 led by Sanders and Percival saw:

----2 White-winged Doves in the Sunset Park Subdivision

----1 ad MEW GULL and a Pacific Loon at Pueblo Reservoir

----1 Black Phobe at Rock Canyon

   

Summit County:

--12 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Deininger at the Sewage Pond at Silverthorne on November 25.  On November 29, McConnell reported 20 Barrow's Goldeneyes (9m, 8f, 3j) at the Sewage Plant.

--7 Barrow's Goldeneyes (2m, 4f, 1j) were reported by McConnell at Lake Dillon on November 28.

 

Weld County:

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 20,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Surf Scoter (*Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (*Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver, Moffat, Logan, *Pueblo)
BLACK-HEADED GULL (*Larimer)
MEW GULL (*Pueblo)
Thayer’s Gull (*Boulder, El Paso, *Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder, *Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder, El Paso, *Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Larimer, *Pueblo)
White-winged Dove (*Pueblo)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (*Douglas) 
Black Phoebe (*Pueblo)
Chihuahuan Raven (*Boulder)
Winter Wren (Boulder, El Paso)
Fox Sparrow (Bent, Delta, El Paso)
Swamp Sparrow (Bent, El Paso)
White-throated Sparrow (Bent)
Harris's Sparrow (Delta, El Paso,Prowers)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Prowers)
Northern Cardinal (Bent, Prowers)
Rusty Blackbird (Bent)
Northern Cardinal (*Pueblo)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

Bent County:
--A Rusty Blackbird was reported by Nelson on the John Martin  
Reservoir CBC on December 15.  The bird was on the Arkansas River,  
just downstream from the Hasty Bridge.
--Also reported Nelson on the John Martin Reservoir CBC on December 15  
were: 2 Fox Sparrows, 2 White-throated Sparrows, 8 Swamp Sparrows and  
a pair of Northern Cardinals.

Boulder County:
--A Winter wren has been reported by DeFonso on private property near  
Hygiene on Dec. 16; it was seen again by Bell on December 17 skulking  
in the tangles northwest of the bridge over the St. Vrain at 63rd St.  
A Winter Wren was reported by Deininger at 63rd St on December 19.
--A Glaucous Gull (adult); A Lesser Black-backed Gull (adult); and 2  
adult Thayer’s Gulls were reported by Floyd and Marcel and Joel Such  
at Valmont Reservoir on December 14.
--A Lesser Black-backed Gull (adult) and a Thayer's Gull (first cycle) were reported
by Gent at Thomas Reservoir on December 13 and seen again by Szeliga on December 19.  Thomas Reservoir is off 119th Street east of Lafayette.
--A Chichuahuan Raven was reported by Schmoker on the Longmont CBC on December 19.
 
Delta County:
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Garrison on December 19
--A Harris’s Sparrow was reported by Beason in his yard on December 5  
and was seen as recently as December 16.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  
The male Barrow’s Goldeneye has been reported by various individuals  
moving within a mile or two of the previously reported are as recently  
as December 17.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.
 

 
El Paso County:
--2 Winter Wrens were reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional
Park on Dec. 16.  The first  one, located in the dry irrigation bed  
between the footbridge (go south at visitor center, down the hill,
cross the bridge, and walk to the dry channel under the next bridge)  
and Fountain Creek. The second bird was located south of southermost  
parking at Willow Springs, directly west of the regional trail  
(towards Fountain Creek) and adjacent to the sewage pond with the  
yellow pipe fence and by a rather new concrete milepost marker.  
An eastern Winter Wren was reported by Lee at Fountain Creek Regional Park along
the dry irrigation canal near the waterfall on December 19
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported on the Fountain Creek CBC on December  
14.
--A Glaucous Gull was reported by Maynard and Patrick during the  
Fountain Creek CBC at the Midway Dump at Exit 119 off I-25 on  
December  14.
Swamp Sparrow were reported on the Fountain Creek CBC on December  
14.
-- 2 Harris's Sparrow were reportred by Bruce and Brad Steger in the  
Northeast part of the Fountain Creek CBC circle on December 14.
--A Thayer’s Gull (1st yr) was reported by Peterson and Percival at  
the Midway Dump late in the day on December 14.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.
 
Larimer County:
-- A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by  Leatherman in  
Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen
on December 18 by Leatherman in sections 1, 7, and 8.
--A probable 1-st cycle BLACK-HEADED GULL was reported by Hopper at Long Pond in Fort Collins on December 19.
--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Hopper at Horsetooth Reservoir on December 19.
  
Logan County:
--A Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Kaempfer at the wastewater  
treatment plant on the Sterling CBC on December 16.
--A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Kaempfer at Ford Bridge SWA  
(CR 40 and the S. Platte) on the Sterling CBC on December 16.

Moffat County:
--A flock of Barrow’s Goldeneye (40-50) were reported by Luke on the  
Yampa River and on a pond adjacent to Hwy 13 at the southern end of  
Crag and the Highway 13 bridge on December 15.

Prowers County:
--A pair of Northern Cardinals was reported by Leatherman at the south
end of Lamar Community College Woods, just north of the first house on
December 14.
--A Harris’s Sparrow was reported by Leatherman at CR13Bridge over  
the Arkansas River, east of town and . 4+ Harris's Sparrow were also  
reported at Prowers Bridge over the Arkansas River west of town on  
December 14.
--Many Lapland Longspur were reported by Leatherman on December 14.  
The longspurs were mixed in with Horned Larks on County Roads east of
May Valley, north of town. 
 
Pueblo County:
--The following were reported by Percival as seen on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC on December 19:  Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, MEW GULL, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL,
White-winged Dove, Black Phoebe, Northern Cardinal.
  
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through December 27)
 
December 20
--Boulder
Compiler: Bill Schmoker (b...@schmoker.org)
Count Date: 2009-12-20
Count Status: Open to all Participants. Please preregister.
Compiler's Comments: For information email bill.schmo...@gmail.com  
Compilation potluck to follow Villa Del Prado (Address: 635 Mohawk Dr,  
Boulder, CO ) on 12/20  from 4 to 10 p.m. It's a pretty nice and large  
room with a full  kitchen. There is parking outside. And folks can  
even warm up if the  hot tub if necessary! Directions: Take Baseline  
road to Mohawk (2nd
light if coming from either 28th St or Foothills Parkway) and turn
south. Turn right into the second driveway where you should be able to
find parking. If not you can park in the by the Rite Aid across  
Mohawk. Walk toward the Manager's Office and enter hospitality room  
through the sliding glass doors on your right after you've entered a  
small court yard.

--Evergreen/Idaho Springs
Compiler: Brad Andres
Count Date: 2009-12-20
Count Status: Pre-registration unavailable. Email compiler for more
information about joining.
Compiler's Comments:
The Evergreen-Idaho Springs count is held in the Rocky Mountain
foothills west of Denver. We have 13 sub-areas from which to choose,
all led by experienced birders. I you are interested, call Brad Andres
at 303-670-0101 or email heatherbr...@yahoo.com. No experience necessary

--Grand Junction
Compiler: Paul Didier
Count Date: 2009-12-20
Count Status: Pre-registration unavailable. Email compiler for more
information about joining.
Compiler's Comments:
If you are a new participant signing up for this count please also
send an e-mail to Paul Didier who can assign you to a specific area of
our circle. E-mail Paul at did...@cheerful.com Thank You!

--Montrose
Compiler: Melissa Siders (msid...@blm.gov)
Count Date: 2009-12-20
Count Status: Open to all Participants. Please preregister.

--Penrose
Compiler: Mark Peterson (mpeterso...@yahoo.com)
Count Date: 2009-12-20
Count Status: Open to all Participants. Please preregister.
Compiler's Comments:  We will meet at Carl's Jr. in Florence for a 7am  
departure.
Compilation time ~5:30pm, location TBD. Contact me for more details: mpeterso...@yahoo.com

--Salida
Compiler: Sherrie York (s...@sherrieyork.com)
Count Date: 2009-12-20
Count Status: Open to all Participants. Please preregister.
Compiler's Comments:  Meet at Colorado Division of Wildlife Salida  
Service Center office,  7405 US Hwy 50 in Salida, at 7:00am. Please  
call in advance  719-539-9413.

--Steamboat Springs
Compiler: Thomas Litteral (CBCs...@nctelecom.net)
Count Date: 2009-12-20
Count Status: Open to all Participants. Please preregister.
Compiler's Comments:  This is a mountain town count plus two skiing  
areas to be covered.  Often seen on this count are pine & evening  
grosbeaks, red crossbills,  Am. dipper, Stellar's & grey jays, dusky &  
sharp-tailed grouse. Meet
at 8:00am at the Steamboat Community Center, 1605 Lincoln Ave, just  
west of downtown Steamboat.

--Westcliffe
Compiler: Jane Pedersen (janel...@aol.com)
Count Date: 2009-12-20
Count Status: Open to all Participants. Please preregister.
Compiler's Comments:
Contact: Jane Pedersen Email: janel...@aol.com Other Information:  
Meet  at 8:00 a.m. the Mining Company Restaurant in Westcliffe. Lunch  
and compilation at the same location.

December 26, 2009
  --Cotrtez
Compiler: Carolyn Gunn
Count Date: 2009-12-26
Count Status: Pre-registration unavailable. Email compiler for more  
information about joining. Compiler's Comments:  The Cortez CBC is  
scheduled for December 26th. Everyone will meet at 8:00 AM at the  
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market Street, Cortez, Colorado. Carolyn  
Gunn would like to be contacted by those planning to participate. Her  
number is 970-882-7742.

--Rawhide Energy Station
Compiler: Douglas Kibbe (dpki...@msn.com)
Count Date: 2009-12-26
Count Status: Open to all Participants. Please preregister. Compiler's  
Comments:Compiler: Douglas Kibbe 303-551-2475. email dpki...@msn.com  
Meet at visitors overlook at 8 AM.

  December 27, 2009
--Spanish Peaks
Compiler: David Silverman (silvi...@hotmail.com)
Count Date: 2009-12-27
Count Status: pen to all Participants. Please preregister. Compiler's  
Comments: Meet in La Veta 8AM December 27 2009 at the covered pavilion  
in the Municipal Park just west of the jct. of Main Street(CSH12) &  
Ryus Ave

 
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 21,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 21, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Surf Scoter (Pueblo)

Long-tailed Duck (*Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver, Moffat, Logan, *Pueblo)

BLACK-HEADED GULL (Larimer)
MEW GULL (*Boulder, Pueblo)
Thayer’s Gull (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (*Boulder, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer, Pueblo)
White-winged Dove (Pueblo)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Fremont)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Black Phoebe (Pueblo)

Chihuahuan Raven (*Boulder)
Winter Wren (Boulder, El Paso)

Fox Sparrow (Bent, Delta, *Garfield, *Montrose) 
Swamp Sparrow (Bent)
White-throated Sparrow (Bent, *Jefferson)
Harris's Sparrow (Delta)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Fremont, *Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Bent, Pueblo)
Rusty Blackbird (Bent, *Boulder)
White-winged Crossbill (*Boulder, *Larimer) 

Bent County:
--A Rusty Blackbird was reported by Nelson on the John Martin  
Reservoir CBC on December 15.  The bird was on the Arkansas River,  
just downstream from the Hasty Bridge.
--Also reported Nelson on the John Martin Reservoir CBC on December 15  
were: 2 Fox Sparrows, 2 White-throated Sparrows, 8 Swamp Sparrows and  
a pair of Northern Cardinals.

Boulder County:
--A Winter wren has been reported by DeFonso on private property near  
Hygiene on Dec. 16; it was seen again by Bell on December 17 skulking  
in the tangles northwest of the bridge over the St. Vrain at 63rd St.  
A Winter Wren was reported by Deininger at 63rd St on December 19.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull (adult) and a Thayer's Gull (first cycle) were reported
by Gent at Thomas Reservoir on December 13 and seen again by Szeliga on December 19.  Thomas Reservoir is off 119th Street east of Lafayette.
--A Chichuahuan Raven was reported by Schmoker on the Longmont CBC on December 19.

--Seen on the Boulder CBC on December 20 as reported by Schmoker were: MEW GULL, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, Chihuahuan Raven, Rusty Blackbird, and White-winged Crossbill.

 
Delta County:
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Garrison on December 19
--A Harris’s Sparrow was reported by Beason in his yard on December 5  
and was seen as recently as December 16.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  
The male Barrow’s Goldeneye has been reported by various individuals  
moving within a mile or two of the previously reported are as recently  
as December 17.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.
 
El Paso County:
--2 Winter Wrens were reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional
Park on Dec. 16.  The first  one, located in the dry irrigation bed  
between the footbridge (go south at visitor center, down the hill,
cross the bridge, and walk to the dry channel under the next bridge)  
and Fountain Creek. The second bird was located south of southermost  
parking at Willow Springs, directly west of the regional trail  
(towards Fountain Creek) and adjacent to the sewage pond with the  
yellow pipe fence and by a rather new concrete milepost marker.  
An eastern Winter Wren was reported by Lee at Fountain Creek Regional Park along
the dry irrigation canal near the waterfall on December 19
 

Garfield County:
--A gray Fox Sparrow was reported by McConnell on the Roaring Fork CBC in No Name on December 19.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow
was seen on December 20 by Sanders.
--A first year White-throated Sparrow was reported by Bob Spencer at the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 20.

 
Larimer County:
-- A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by  Leatherman in  
Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen

on December 19 by Leatherman in sections 7.

--A probable 1-st cycle BLACK-HEADED GULL was reported by Hopper at Long Pond in Fort Collins on December 19.
--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Hopper at Horsetooth Reservoir on December 19.
  
Logan County:
--A Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Kaempfer at the wastewater  
treatment plant on the Sterling CBC on December 16.
--A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Kaempfer at Ford Bridge SWA  
(CR 40 and the S. Platte) on the Sterling CBC on December 16.

Moffat County:
--A flock of Barrow’s Goldeneye (40-50) were reported by Luke on the  
Yampa River and on a pond adjacent to Hwy 13 at the southern end of  

Craig and the Highway 13 bridge on December 15.
 
Montrose County:
--A Fox Sparrow was reported by Sinton on the Montrose CBC on December 20.

 
Pueblo County:
--The following were reported by Percival as seen on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC on December 19:  Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, MEW GULL, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL,
White-winged Dove, Black Phoebe, Northern Cardinal.

--A pair of Long-tailed Ducks and male Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Drummond at the sailboard viewpoint around the dam wall of Pueblo Reservoir on December 20.

  
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through December 27)

December 26, 2009
  --Cortez

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 22,  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 5 am sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Surf Scoter (Pueblo)

Long-tailed Duck (Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Delta, Denver, Logan, Pueblo, *Routt)
BLACK-HEADED GULL (Larimer)
MEW GULL (Boulder, Pueblo)
Thayer’s Gull (*Larimer, Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Larimer, Pueblo)
White-winged Dove (Pueblo)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (*Douglas) 
Black Phoebe (Pueblo)
Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)

Winter Wren (Boulder, El Paso)

Fox Sparrow (*Delta, Garfield, Montrose) 
White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)
Harris's Sparrow (Delta)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Fremont, *Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (*Larimer)
Northern Cardinal  (Pueblo)
Rusty Blackbird (Boulder)
White-winged Crossbill (Boulder, *Larimer) 

Boulder County:
--A Winter Wren has been reported by DeFonso on private property near  

Hygiene on Dec. 16; it was seen again by Bell on December 17 skulking  
in the tangles northwest of the bridge over the St. Vrain at 63rd St.  
A Winter Wren was reported by Deininger at 63rd St on December 19.
--A Lesser Black-backed Gull (adult) and a Thayer's Gull (first cycle) were reported
by Gent at Thomas Reservoir on December 13 and seen again by Szeliga on December 19.  Thomas Reservoir is off 119th Street east of Lafayette.
--A Chichuahuan Raven was reported by Schmoker on the Longmont CBC on December 19.
--Seen on the Boulder CBC on December 20 as reported by Schmoker were: MEW GULL, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, Chihuahuan Raven, Rusty Blackbird, and White-winged Crossbill.
 
Delta County:

--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Garrison on December 21.

--A Harris’s Sparrow was reported by Beason in his yard on December 5  
and was seen as recently as December 16.

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison on the river at the boat ramp at Confluence Park in Delta on December 21.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  
The male Barrow’s Goldeneye has been reported by various individuals  
moving within a mile or two of the previously reported are as recently  
as December 17.

Douglas County:

--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Huffstater reported one American Three-toed Woodpecker at
the area on December 21.

 
El Paso County:
--2 Winter Wrens were reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional
Park on Dec. 16.  The first  one, located in the dry irrigation bed  
between the footbridge (go south at visitor center, down the hill,
cross the bridge, and walk to the dry channel under the next bridge)  
and Fountain Creek. The second bird was located south of southermost  
parking at Willow Springs, directly west of the regional trail  
(towards Fountain Creek) and adjacent to the sewage pond with the  
yellow pipe fence and by a rather new concrete milepost marker.  
An eastern Winter Wren was reported by Lee at Fountain Creek Regional Park along
the dry irrigation canal near the waterfall on December 19
 
Garfield County:
--A gray Fox Sparrow was reported by McConnell on the Roaring Fork CBC in No Name on December 19.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow
was seen on December 20 by Sanders.
--A first year White-throated Sparrow was reported by Bob Spencer at the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 20.
 
Larimer County:
-- A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by  Leatherman in  
Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen
on December 19 by Leatherman in sections 7.
--A probable 1-st cycle BLACK-HEADED GULL was reported by Hopper at Long Pond in Fort Collins on December 19.
--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Hopper at Horsetooth Reservoir on December 19.

--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a 1-st cycle Thayer's Gull were reported by Komar at Spring Creek Dam on December 21.
--Komar reported that the pair of White-winged Crossbills and a Lapland Longspure were seen on the Fort Collins CBC on December 19.

  
Logan County:
--A Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Kaempfer at the wastewater  
treatment plant on the Sterling CBC on December 16.
--A Red-bellied Woodpecker was reported by Kaempfer at Ford Bridge SWA  
(CR 40 and the S. Platte) on the Sterling CBC on December 16.

Montrose County:
--A Fox Sparrow was reported by Sinton on the Montrose CBC on December 20.
 
Pueblo County:
--The following were reported by Percival as seen on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC on December 19:  Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, MEW GULL, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL,
White-winged Dove, Black Phoebe, Northern Cardinal.
--A pair of Long-tailed Ducks and male Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Drummond at the sailboard viewpoint around the dam wall of Pueblo Reservoir on December 20.
 

Routt County:
--10 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported on the Yampa River on CR 179 just south of US 40 and east of Milner on December 21 by Litteral.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 23  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Surf Scoter (Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, *Denver, Pueblo, Routt, *Summit)

BLACK-HEADED GULL (Larimer)
MEW GULL (Boulder, Pueblo)

Thayer’s Gull (Larimer, Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer, Pueblo)

White-winged Dove (Pueblo)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 

Black Phoebe (Pueblo)
Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)
Winter Wren (Boulder, El Paso)

Fox Sparrow (Delta, Garfield, Montrose) 
White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Fremont, Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Larimer)

Northern Cardinal  (Pueblo)
Rusty Blackbird (Boulder)

White-winged Crossbill (Boulder, Larimer) 

Boulder County:
--A Winter Wren has been reported by DeFonso on private property near  
Hygiene on Dec. 16; it was seen again by Bell on December 17 skulking  
in the tangles northwest of the bridge over the St. Vrain at 63rd St.  
A Winter Wren was reported by Deininger at 63rd St on December 19.
--A Lesser Black-backed Gull (adult) and a Thayer's Gull (first cycle) were reported
by Gent at Thomas Reservoir on December 13 and seen again by Szeliga on December 19.  Thomas Reservoir is off 119th Street east of Lafayette.
--A Chichuahuan Raven was reported by Schmoker on the Longmont CBC on December 19.
--Seen on the Boulder CBC on December 20 as reported by Schmoker were: MEW GULL, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, Chihuahuan Raven, Rusty Blackbird, and White-winged Crossbill.
 
Delta County:
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Garrison on December 21.

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison on the river at the boat ramp at Confluence Park in Delta on December 21.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

Thornton-Kolbe reported that the Barrow's Goldeneye continue to be seen on the S. Platte between Evans and Florida on December 22.  He suggests that you start at the Florida bridge.

 were seen on the Fort Collins CBC on December 19.
  

Montrose County:
--A Fox Sparrow was reported by Sinton on the Montrose CBC on December 20.
 
Pueblo County:
--The following were reported by Percival as seen on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC on December 19:  Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, MEW GULL, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL,
White-winged Dove, Black Phoebe, Northern Cardinal.
--A pair of Long-tailed Ducks and male Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Drummond at the sailboard viewpoint around the dam wall of Pueblo Reservoir on December 20.
 
Routt County:
--10 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported on the Yampa River on CR 179 just south of US 40 and east of Milner on December 21 by Litteral.
 

Summit County:
--2 pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kulp at the Silverthorne Sewage Ponds on December 22.
  
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through January 2)

December 26, 2009
 
Cortez
Compiler:  Carolyn Gunn
Count Date:   2009=12-26

Count Status: Pre-registration unavailable. Email compiler for more  
information about joining. Compiler's Comments:  The Cortez CBC is  
scheduled for December 26th. Everyone will meet at 8:00 AM at the  
Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market Street, Cortez, Colorado. Carolyn  
Gunn would like to be contacted by those planning to participate. Her  
number is 970-882-7742.

--Rawhide Energy Station
Compiler: Douglas Kibbe (dpki...@msn.com)
Count Date: 2009-12-26
Count Status: Open to all Participants. Please preregister. Compiler's  
Comments:Compiler: Douglas Kibbe 303-551-2475. email dpki...@msn.com  
Meet at visitors overlook at 8 AM. 

 
December 27, 2009
--Spanish Peaks
Compiler: David Silverman (silvi...@hotmail.com)
Count Date: 2009-12-27
Count Status: pen to all Participants. Please preregister. Compiler's  
Comments: Meet in La Veta 8AM December 27 2009 at the covered pavilion  
in the Municipal Park just west of the jct. of Main Street(CSH12) &  
Ryus Ave
 

January 1, 2010
--Denver Urban
Compiler: Hugh Kingery (ouz...@aol.com) 303-814-2723. 
Count Date:  2010-01-01
To participate, contact compiler by e-mail or phone. 
 
--Loveland
Compiler:  Connie Kogler (zblue...@gmail.com)
Count Date: 2010-01-01

Count Status:  Open to all Participants.  Please preregister.
 

January 2, 2010
--Bonny Reservoir
Compiler:  Glenn Walbek (gwa...@comcast.net)
Count Date: 2010-01-02

Count Status:  Open to all Participants.  Please preregister.

Comments:  Meet at 0630 on the morning of Saturday, 02 January at the
Colorado Division of Wildlife bunkhouse below the dam at Bonny Reservoir.
 
--Crook
Compiler:  Steve Larson (steven...@comcast.net)  303-451-9569
Count Date:  2010-01-02

Count Status:  Open to all Participants. Please preregister.

Comments:  Please contact compiler by e-mail or phone prior to count for
meeting time and location.
 
--Douglas County
Compiler:  Nancy Crews
Count Date:  2010-01-02
Count Status:  Pre-registration unavailable.
Comments:  Call Roxborough State Park at 303-973-3959 from 9am to 4 pm
to get more information on the count.
 
--Granby
Compiler:  Dorreen Sumerlin
Count Date:  2010-01-02
Count Status:  Pre-registration unavailable.
Comments:  Meet at USFS office in Granby at 0800 for orientation. 
Contact Brock McCormick at 970-887-4108 or bmcco...@fs.fed.us.
 
--Great Sand Dunes NP
Compiler:  Phyllis Pineda Bovin
Count Date:  2010-01-02
Count State:  Pre-registration unavailable. 
Comments:  Meet at 0900 on 02 Jan 2010 in the Visitor's Center Conference Room.  Entrance fee waived for the day.  Participant fee will be paid for by Friends of the Dunes. 
 
--Greeley
Compiler:  Paul Lightsey
Count Date:  2010-01-02
Count Status:  Pre-registration unavailable.
Comments:  Contact compiler at plig...@info2000.net to participate.
 
--Lake Isabel
Compiler:  David Silverman (silv...@hotmail.com)
Count Date:  2010-01-02
Count State:  Oopen to all Participants.  Please preregister.
Comments:  Meet at 0800, Monday, Janue 2 at Lake Beckwith Dam Parking Area in Colorado City.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 24  2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Surf Scoter (Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, Denver, Pueblo, Routt, Summit)

BLACK-HEADED GULL (Larimer)
MEW GULL (Boulder, Pueblo)
Thayer’s Gull (Larimer, Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer, Pueblo)

White-winged Dove (*Fremont, *Montezuma, Pueblo)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 

Black Phoebe (*Fremont, Pueblo)
Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)
Winter Wren (Boulder, El Paso, *Fremont)

Fox Sparrow (Delta, Garfield, Montrose) 
White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Fremont, *Jefferson)

Fremont County:
--Peterson reported the following on the Penrose CBC on December 20:  32 White-winged Doves, 1 Black Phoebe, and 1 western Winter Wren.

Garfield County:
--A gray Fox Sparrow was reported by McConnell on the Roaring Fork CBC in No Name on December 19.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow

was seen on December 23 by Chavez.

--A first year White-throated Sparrow was reported by Bob Spencer at the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 20.
 
Larimer County:
-- A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by  Leatherman in  
Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen
on December 19 by Leatherman in sections 7.
--A probable 1-st cycle BLACK-HEADED GULL was reported by Hopper at Long Pond in Fort Collins on December 19.
--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Hopper at Horsetooth Reservoir on December 19.
--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a 1-st cycle Thayer's Gull were reported by Komar at Spring Creek Dam on December 21.
--Komar reported that the pair of White-winged Crossbills and a Lapland Longspur
 were seen on the Fort Collins CBC on December 19.
 

Montezuma County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Garrison on CR 22 north of Arriola at a farm house with large Douglas Firs in the yard.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Merry Christmas

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 25, 2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 25, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Surf Scoter (Pueblo)
Long-tailed Duck (Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, Denver, Pueblo, Routt, Summit)
BLACK-HEADED GULL (Larimer)
MEW GULL (Boulder, Pueblo)
Thayer’s Gull (Larimer, Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Larimer, Pueblo)

White-winged Dove (*Fremont, Montezuma, Pueblo)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 

Black Phoebe (Fremont, Pueblo)
Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)
Winter Wren (Boulder, El Paso, Fremont)

Fox Sparrow (Delta, Garfield, Montrose) 
White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Fremont, *Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Larimer)
Northern Cardinal  (Pueblo)
Rusty Blackbird (Boulder)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Huerfano)

Huerfano County:
--Beverly Jensen reported that all 3 species of Rosy-finches are visiting her feeders in La Veta as recently as December 24.  You are welcome to view her yard.  Contact
her at goldi...@yahoo.com or 719-989-1398 for directions.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow

was seen on December 24 by Kibbe.  Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

--A first year White-throated Sparrow was reported by Bob Spencer at the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 20.
 
Larimer County:
-- A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by  Leatherman in  
Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen
on December 19 by Leatherman in sections 7.
--A probable 1-st cycle BLACK-HEADED GULL was reported by Hopper at Long Pond in Fort Collins on December 19.
--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Hopper at Horsetooth Reservoir on December 19.
--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a 1-st cycle Thayer's Gull were reported by Komar at Spring Creek Dam on December 21.
--Komar reported that the pair of White-winged Crossbills and a Lapland Longspur
 were seen on the Fort Collins CBC on December 19.
 
Montezuma County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Garrison on CR 22 north of Arriola at a farm house with large Douglas Firs in the yard.
  
Montrose County:
--A Fox Sparrow was reported by Sinton on the Montrose CBC on December 20.
 
Pueblo County:
--The following were reported by Percival as seen on the Pueblo Reservoir CBC on December 19:  Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, MEW GULL, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL,
White-winged Dove, Black Phoebe, Northern Cardinal.
--A pair of Long-tailed Ducks and male Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Drummond at the sailboard viewpoint around the dam wall of Pueblo Reservoir on December 20.
 
Routt County:
--10 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported on the Yampa River on CR 179 just south of US 40 and east of Milner on December 21 by Litteral.
 
Summit County:
--2 pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kulp at the Silverthorne Sewage Ponds on December 22.
 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, December 26 will be to Allenspark, foothills, and Fawnbrook Inn led by Mike Serruto (303-377-9870) and Nina Routh (303-987-8687).  Meet at 0800 at Wagon Road Park and Ride at 120th and Huron.  From I-25, exit 223 go west on 120th Ave about .5 mile to Huron, turn left (south on Huron) and another left at first traffic light into parking lot.  Will have lunch at a cafe in Allenspark, return by dusk.  Please notifiy one of the leaders if you plan to attend.

  
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through January 2)

December 26, 2009
 
Cortez
Compiler:  Carolyn Gunn

Count Date:   2009-12-26

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 26, 2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, Denver, Pueblo, Routt, Summit)

BLACK-TAILED GULL (*Boulder)
MEW GULL (*Boulder)
Thayer’s Gull (*Boulder, Larimer)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder)
GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (*Boulder)
Glaucous Gull (*Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Boulder, Larimer)
White-winged Dove (Fremont, Montezuma)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 

Black Phoebe (Fremont)
Chihuahuan Raven (*Boulder)
Winter Wren (Fremont)
Fox Sparrow (Delta, Montrose) 
White-throated Sparrow (Jefferson)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Fremont, Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Larimer)
Rusty Blackbird (Boulder)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)

White-winged Crossbill (Boulder, Larimer) 

Boulder County:

--Seen on the Boulder CBC on December 20 as reported by Schmoker were: MEW GULL, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, Chihuahuan Raven, Rusty Blackbird, and White-winged Crossbill.

--A possible BLACK-TAILED GULL was reported by Szeliga at Thomas Reservoir on December 25.  Thomas Reservoir is off of 119th St east of Lafayette.
--At the Valmont Complex on December 25, Floyd reported:  2 MEW GULLS (1 ad, 1 1st-cycle), 4 Thayer's Gulls (3 1-st cycle), 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (4 ad, 4 1st-cyc), 1 GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (1st-cyc), 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 1st-cyc GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Chihuahuan Rave.

 
Delta County:
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Garrison on December 21.
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison on the river at the boat ramp at Confluence Park in Delta on December 21.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
Thornton-Kolbe reported that the Barrow's Goldeneye continue to be seen on the S. Platte between Evans and Florida on December 22.  He suggests that you start at the Florida bridge.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Huffstater reported one American Three-toed Woodpecker at
the area on December 21.
  

Fremont County:
--Peterson reported the following on the Penrose CBC on December 20:  32 White-winged Doves, 1 Black Phoebe, and 1 western Winter Wren.

Huerfano County:
--Beverly Jensen reported that all 3 species of Rosy-finches are visiting her feeders in La Veta as recently as December 24.  You are welcome to view her yard.  Contact
her at goldi...@yahoo.com or 719-989-1398 for directions.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow
was seen on December 24 by Kibbe.  Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--A first year White-throated Sparrow was reported by Bob Spencer at the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 20.
 
Larimer County:

--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a 1-st cycle Thayer's Gull were reported by Komar at Spring Creek Dam on December 21.
 

Montezuma County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Garrison on CR 22 north of Arriola at a farm house with large Douglas Firs in the yard on December 23.

  
Montrose County:
--A Fox Sparrow was reported by Sinton on the Montrose CBC on December 20.
 
Pueblo County:

Count State:  Open to all Participants.  Please preregister.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 27, 2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, Denver, Routt, Summit)
MEW GULL (Boulder)

Thayer’s Gull (*Boulder, Larimer)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder)
GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Boulder)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Boulder, Larimer)

White-winged Dove (Fremont, *Mesa, Montezuma)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)
Fox Sparrow (*Delta) 
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

Boulder County:
--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Szelgia reported a Glaucous and imm Lesser Black-backed Gull at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is
on 119th in Erie.
--At the Valmont Complex on December 25, Floyd reported:  2 MEW GULLS (1 ad, 1 1st-cycle), 4 Thayer's Gulls (3 1-st cycle), 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (4 ad, 4 1st-cyc), 1 GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (1st-cyc), 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 1st-cyc GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Chihuahuan Raven.
 
Delta County:
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Boswell on December 23.

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Garrison on the river at the boat ramp at Confluence Park in Delta on December 21.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
Thornton-Kolbe reported that the Barrow's Goldeneye continue to be seen on the S. Platte between Evans and Florida on December 22.  He suggests that you start at the Florida bridge.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Huffstater reported one American Three-toed Woodpecker at
the area on December 21.
  

Huerfano County:
--Beverly Jensen reported that all 3 species of Rosy-finches are visiting her feeders in La Veta as recently as December 24.  You are welcome to view her yard.  Contact
her at goldi...@yahoo.com or 719-989-1398 for directions.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow
was seen on December 24 by Kibbe.  Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 

Larimer County:
--An adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a 1-st cycle Thayer's Gull were reported by Komar at Spring Creek Dam on December 21.
 

Mesa County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Korte in the 2400 block of Mesa Ave in Grand Junction on December 25.

 
Montezuma County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Garrison on CR 22 north of Arriola at a farm house with large Douglas Firs in the yard on December 23.
   

Routt County:
--10 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported on the Yampa River on CR 179 just south of US 40 and east of Milner on December 21 by Litteral.
 
Summit County:
--2 pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kulp at the Silverthorne Sewage Ponds on December 22.
   

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through January 2)
 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 28, 2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 28, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Denver, Summit)
Mandarin Duck (*Boulder)
American Bittern (*Rio Grande)
MEW GULL (Boulder)
Thayer’s Gull (Boulder)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder)
GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Boulder)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder)
White-winged Dove (Fremont, Mesa, Montezuma)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (*Douglas) 
Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)
Fox Sparrow (Delta) 

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Boulder, Huerfano)

Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

Boulder County:
--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Szelgia reported a Glaucous and imm Lesser Black-backed Gull at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is
on 119th in Erie.
--At the Valmont Complex on December 25, Floyd reported:  2 MEW GULLS (1 ad, 1 1st-cycle), 4 Thayer's Gulls (3 1-st cycle), 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (4 ad, 4 1st-cyc), 1 GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (1st-cyc), 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 1st-cyc GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Chihuahuan Raven.

--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.
--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.

 
Delta County:
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Boswell on December 23.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On December 27, Chavez reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near
Evans and Stocker reported it near Florida.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Huffstater reported three female type American Three-toed Woodpecker at the area on December 27.
 
El Paso County:
--A possible immature SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  This is between Falcon and Peyton).

  
Huerfano County:
--Beverly Jensen reported that all 3 species of Rosy-finches are visiting her feeders in La Veta as recently as December 24.  You are welcome to view her yard.  Contact
her at goldi...@yahoo.com or 719-989-1398 for directions.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow
was seen on December 24 by Kibbe.  Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  

Mesa County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Korte in the 2400 block of Mesa Ave in Grand Junction on December 25.
 
Montezuma County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Garrison on CR 22 north of Arriola at a farm house with large Douglas Firs in the yard on December 23.
 

Rio Grande County:
--An American Bittern was reported by Nehring at the Rio Grande SWA on December 26.  The SWA is north of the canal at Home Lake.

    
Summit County:
--2 pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kulp at the Silverthorne Sewage Ponds on December 22.
   

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through January 4)

January 3, 2010
--Barr Lake
Compiler:  Bill Kaempfer (kaem...@colorado.edu
Count Date: 2010-01-03
Count Status:  Open to all participants.  Please preregister.
Comments:  Meeting time and place will be from 0630 - 0700 at the Village Inn in Brighton located just morth of Bromley Lane on the west side of US 85.
 
--Black Forest
Compiler: Judy Von Ahlefeldt
Count Date:  2010-01-3
Count Status:  Pre-registration unavailable. 
Contact compiler at blackfo...@earthlink.net
 
--Hotchkiss
Compiler:  Jason Beason
Count Date:  2010-01-03

Count Status:  Open to all Participants. Please preregister

Comments:  Meet at Hotchkiss City Market at 0800 am or contact count leader if you are interested in searching for owls earlier that morning.  Contact compiler at jason....@rmbo.org or 970-527-4625.
 
January 4, 2010
--Pueblo
Compiler:  Brandon Percival
Count Date:   2010-10-04

Count Status:  Open to all Participants.  Please preregister.

Comments:  Leave from Denny's Restaurant (3600 North Freey near Pueblo Mall) at 0700; please join us earlier for breakfast.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 29, 2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver)
Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
American Bittern (Rio Grande)

MEW GULL (Boulder)
Thayer’s Gull (Boulder)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder)
GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Boulder)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder)
White-winged Dove (Fremont, Mesa, Montezuma)

SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 

Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)
Fox Sparrow (Delta) 

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (*El Paso)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, Huerfano)

Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 

To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Boulder County:
--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Szelgia reported a Glaucous and imm Lesser Black-backed Gull at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is
on 119th in Erie.
--At the Valmont Complex on December 25, Floyd reported:  2 MEW GULLS (1 ad, 1 1st-cycle), 4 Thayer's Gulls (3 1-st cycle), 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (4 ad, 4 1st-cyc), 1 GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (1st-cyc), 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 1st-cyc GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Chihuahuan Raven.
--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.
--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.
 
Delta County:
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Boswell on December 23.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On December 27, Chavez reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near
Evans and Stocker reported it near Florida.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Huffstater reported three female type American Three-toed Woodpecker at the area on December 27.
 
El Paso County:

--A possible immature SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  This is between Falcon and Peyton.
--Lapland Longspurs were reported by Ceci Lee in the SW corner of Elbert Road and Latigo Blvd on December 28.

  
Huerfano County:
--Beverly Jensen reported that all 3 species of Rosy-finches are visiting her feeders in La Veta as recently as December 24.  You are welcome to view her yard.  Contact
her at goldi...@yahoo.com or 719-989-1398 for directions.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow

was seen on December 28 by Henwood.  Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen on December 28 by Steve Miller in the west end of section E.

Mesa County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Korte in the 2400 block of Mesa Ave in Grand Junction on December 25.
 
Montezuma County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Garrison on CR 22 north of Arriola at a farm house with large Douglas Firs in the yard on December 23.
 
Rio Grande County:
--An American Bittern was reported by Nehring at the Rio Grande SWA on December 26.  The SWA is north of the canal at Home Lake.
       

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 30, 2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Denver, *Summit)

Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
American Bittern (Rio Grande)
MEW GULL (Boulder)
Thayer’s Gull (Boulder)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder)

GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Boulder)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Boulder)
White-winged Dove (Mesa)

SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)
Fox Sparrow (Delta) 
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (El Paso)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Boulder, Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Boulder, Huerfano)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Boulder County:

--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Szelgia reported a Glaucous and imm Lesser Black-backed Gull at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is on 119th in Erie.  On December 29, Sanders reported an juv GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Thomas Reservoir.
--An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sanders at Erie Reservoir on December 29.

--At the Valmont Complex on December 25, Floyd reported:  2 MEW GULLS (1 ad, 1 1st-cycle), 4 Thayer's Gulls (3 1-st cycle), 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (4 ad, 4 1st-cyc), 1 GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (1st-cyc), 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 1st-cyc GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Chihuahuan Raven.

--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.  On December 29, Birchmeier and Sanders reported Gray-crowned Rosy-finches and Black Rosy-Finches at Fawnbrook Inn.

--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.
 
Delta County:
--A Red Fox Sparrow was reported by Garrison at the Paonia Ranger State Office on December 9.  The address is 403 North Rio Grande (across the creek from Apple Valley Park).   Both the Red and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow were seen by Boswell on December 23.

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On December 28, Driscoll reported the  2 male Barrrow's Goldeneyes north of Florida.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Huffstater reported three female type American Three-toed Woodpecker at the area on December 27.
 
El Paso County:
--A possible immature SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  This is between Falcon and Peyton.
--Lapland Longspurs were reported by Ceci Lee in the SW corner of Elbert Road and Latigo Blvd on December 28.
  
Huerfano County:
--Beverly Jensen reported that all 3 species of Rosy-finches are visiting her feeders in La Veta as recently as December 24.  You are welcome to view her yard.  Contact her at goldi...@yahoo.com or 719-989-1398 for directions.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow

was seen on December 29 by Dunning.  Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen on December 28 by Steve Miller in the west end of section E.

Mesa County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Korte in the 2400 block of Mesa Ave in Grand Junction on December 25.
  

Rio Grande County:
--An American Bittern was reported by Nehring at the Rio Grande SWA on December 26.  The SWA is north of the canal at Home Lake.
 

Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.

Comments:  Meet at 0800, Monday, January 2 at Lake Beckwith Dam Parking Area in Colorado City.

[Douglas Kibbe]

An immature Great Black-backed Gull (possibly the same one which was seen recently at nearby Thomas Reservoir in Boulder Co.) was on a pond on the east side of Lowell Blvd a short distance south of Rt 7 in Broomfield Co. (directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd.). This appears to be a first county record?
 
Doug Kibbe
 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    December 31, 2009
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (*Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Denver, Summit)
Mandarin Duck (*Boulder)

American Bittern (Rio Grande)
MEW GULL (Boulder)
Thayer’s Gull (Boulder)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, *Pueblo)

GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Boulder)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, *Broomfield, *Pueblo)

White-winged Dove (Mesa)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (El Paso)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder)
Black Rosy-Finch (Boulder)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Boulder County:
--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Szelgia reported a Glaucous and imm Lesser Black-backed Gull at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is on 119th in Erie.  On December 29, Sanders reported an juv GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Thomas Reservoir.
--An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sanders at Erie Reservoir on December 29.
--At the Valmont Complex on December 25, Floyd reported:  2 MEW GULLS (1 ad, 1 1st-cycle), 4 Thayer's Gulls (3 1-st cycle), 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (4 ad, 4 1st-cyc), 1 GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (1st-cyc), 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 1st-cyc GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Chihuahuan Raven.
--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.  On December 29, Birchmeier and Sanders reported Gray-crowned Rosy-finches and Black Rosy-Finches at Fawnbrook Inn.

--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.  On December 29, Bond reported 2 Mandarin Ducks
in the ponds and on December 30, Dawson saw the single male Mandarin.
 
Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.

 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On December 30, Beltz reported the  1 male Barrrow's Goldeneyes just downstream of the Florida Bridge.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Huffstater reported three female type American Three-toed Woodpecker at the area on December 27.
 
El Paso County:
--A possible immature SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  This is between Falcon and Peyton.
--Lapland Longspurs were reported by Ceci Lee in the SW corner of Elbert Road and Latigo Blvd on December 28.
  

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow
was seen on December 29 by Dunning.  Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen on December 28 by Steve Miller in the west end of section E.

Mesa County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Korte in the 2400 block of Mesa Ave in Grand Junction on December 25.
 

Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on December 29, Rich Miller reported a pair of Long-tailed Ducks by the dam and at the South Shore Marina tires an ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and an ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    January 2, 2010
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 2, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (*Larimer, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver, Summit)

Mandarin Duck (*Boulder)
American Bittern (Rio Grande)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, *Larimer, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, Broomfield, *Larimer, Pueblo)

White-winged Dove (Mesa)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (*Douglas) 
Winter Wren (*El Paso)
Field Sparrow (*Larimer)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (El Paso)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder)
Black Rosy-Finch (Boulder)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

Common Redpoll (*Larimer)

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Boulder County:

--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is on 119th St  in Erie.  On December 29, Sanders reported an juv GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Thomas Reservoir.

--An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sanders at Erie Reservoir on December 29.

--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.  On December 29, Birchmeier and Sanders reported Gray-crowned Rosy-finches and Black Rosy-Finches at Fawnbrook Inn.

--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.  The Mandarin Ducks was seen on January 1 by Byers.

 
Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On December 30, Beltz reported the  1 male Barrrow's Goldeneyes just downstream of the Florida Bridge.

Douglas County:

--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Steve Miller reported 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) in the area on January 1.

 
El Paso County:
--A possible immature SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  This is between Falcon and Peyton.
--Lapland Longspurs were reported by Ceci Lee in the SW corner of Elbert Road and Latigo Blvd on December 28.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.
  
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 1 by Hendwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen on December 28 by Steve Miller in the west end of section E.

--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake. 
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL were reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Carter Lake on January 1.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC on CR 8E about 2 miles west of CR 23 on January 1.
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Bruce and Renee Baker on the Loveland CBC on January 1.  The bird was at a feeder at 4008 Sunset Drive, Stout, CO (corner of Sunset & Hillside).  Homeowners said that birders are welcome.  Stout is located near the SE corner of Horsetooth Reservoir (South Bay) which is west of Fort Collins.  Turn south on Lakeview Drive, then west on Sunset.

Mesa County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Korte in the 2400 block of Mesa Ave in Grand Junction on December 25.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on December 29, Rich Miller reported a pair of Long-tailed Ducks by the dam and at the South Shore Marina tires an ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and an ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.
  
Rio Grande County:
--An American Bittern was reported by Nehring at the Rio Grande SWA on December 26.  The SWA is north of the canal at Home Lake.
 
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.
       
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through January 4)
  

January 2, 2010
--Bonny Reservoir
Compiler:  Glenn Walbek (gwa...@comcast.net)
Count Date: 2010-01-02
Count Status:  Open to all Participants.  Please preregister.
Comments:  Meet at 0630 on the morning of Saturday, 02 January at the
Colorado Division of Wildlife bunkhouse below the dam at Bonny Reservoir.
 
--Crook
Compiler:  Steve Larson (steven...@comcast.net)  303-451-9569
Count Date:  2010-01-02
Count Status:  Open to all Participants. Please preregister.
Comments:  Please contact compiler by e-mail or phone prior to count for
meeting time and location.
 
--Douglas County
Compiler:  Nancy Crews
Count Date:  2010-01-02
Count Status:  Pre-registration unavailable.
Comments:  Call Roxborough State Park at 303-973-3959 from 9am to 4 pm
to get more information on the count.
 
--Granby

Compiler:  Doreen Sumerlin

The DFO field trip for Sunday, January 3 will join the Boulder Bird Club for First Sunday Birding at Walden Ponds from 9 am to noon.  From Denver go west on US 36 to Foothills Parkway Exit (CO 157), then north to Arapahoe Ave to 75h St., then north on 75th past Valmont and the railroad track.  Turn left aat Wildlife Habitat sign.  Follow road to Cottonwood Marsh parking lot.  Pete Plage will lead the trip.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine
Date:    January 3, 2010
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Larimer, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver, *Summit)
Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
Thayer's Gull (*Broomfield)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, *Broomfield, Larimer, Pueblo)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Winter Wren (El Paso)
Field Sparrow (Larimer)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (El Paso)

Rusty Blackbird (*Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, *San Juan, *Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (Boulder, *San Juan)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (Larimer)

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Boulder County:
--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is on 119th St  in Erie.  On December 29, Sanders reported an juv GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Thomas Reservoir.
--An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sanders at Erie Reservoir on December 29.
--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.  On December 29, Birchmeier and Sanders reported Gray-crowned Rosy-finches and Black Rosy-Finches at Fawnbrook Inn.

--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.  The Mandarin Duck was seen on January 1 by Byers.
 
Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.  On January 2, Plage
refound the imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL with a couple of Thayer's Gulls at the Anthem pond.

 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On December 30, Beltz reported the  1 male Barrrow's Goldeneye just downstream of the Florida Bridge.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Steve Miller reported 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) in the area on January 1.
 
El Paso County:

--Lapland Longspurs were reported by Ceci Lee in the SW corner of Elbert Road and Latigo Blvd on December 28.
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.
  
Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 1 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The female was seen on January 2 by Leatherman in a spruce in Section 2.

--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake. 
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL were reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Carter Lake on January 1.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC on CR 8E about 2 miles west of CR 23 on January 1.

--A Common Redpoll was reported by Bruce and Renee Baker on the Loveland CBC on January 1.  The bird was at a feeder at 4008 Sunset Drive (corner of Sunset & Hillside).  Homeowners said that birders are welcome.  Directions:  Take Harmony west.  Harmony turns in CO 38E continue on 38E
to the southern tip of Horsetooth Reservoir.  Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
and then right onto Sunset Drive.
--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA. 

Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on December 29, Rich Miller reported a pair of Long-tailed Ducks by the dam and at the South Shore Marina tires an ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and an ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.
 

San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.

       
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through January 4)
   

January 3, 2010
--Barr Lake
Compiler:  Bill Kaempfer (kaem...@colorado.edu
Count Date: 2010-01-03
Count Status:  Open to all participants.  Please preregister.
Comments:  Meeting time and place will be from 0630 - 0700 at the Village Inn in Brighton located just morth of Bromley Lane on the west side of US 85.
 
--Black Forest
Compiler: Judy Von Ahlefeldt
Count Date:  2010-01-3
Count Status:  Pre-registration unavailable. 
Contact compiler at blackfo...@earthlink.net
 
--Hotchkiss
Compiler:  Jason Beason
Count Date:  2010-01-03
Count Status:  Open to all Participants. Please preregister
Comments:  Meet at Hotchkiss City Market at 0800 am or contact count leader if you are interested in searching for owls earlier that morning.  Contact compiler at jason....@rmbo.org or 970-527-4625.
 
January 4, 2010
--Pueblo
Compiler:  Brandon Percival
Count Date:   2010-10-04
Count Status:  Open to all Participants.  Please preregister.
Comments:  Leave from Denny's Restaurant (3600 North Freey near Pueblo Mall) at 0700; please join us earlier for breakfast.
 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, January 3 will join the Boulder Bird Club for First Sunday Birding at Walden Ponds from 9 am to noon.  From Denver go west on US 36 to Foothills Parkway Exit (CO 157), then north to Arapahoe Ave to 75h St., then north on 75th past Valmont and the railroad track.  Turn left at Wildlife Habitat sign.  Follow road to Cottonwood Marsh parking lot.  Pete Plage will lead the trip.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 4, 2010
e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (*Larimer, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver, Summit)

Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
Thayer's Gull (Broomfield)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, Pueblo)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Winter Wren (*Adams, El Paso)
Field Sparrow (Larimer)
White-throated Sparrow (*Logan/Sedgwick)
Harris's Sparrow (*Logan/Sedgwick)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (*Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, San Juan, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (Boulder, San Juan)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (Larimer)
 

To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Slingsby on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3.  It was found below (NE of) the dam.  There is a ditch that runs parallel and below the dam.  The Winter Wren was seen at the very east end of the ditch.  The ditch bottom has running water, no ice and some nice mud.  This area is easily access from the RMBO Old Stone House.  The road is plowed by the park or the water company and is not muddy.

Boulder County:
--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is on 119th St  in Erie.  On December 29, Sanders reported an juv GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Thomas Reservoir.
--An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sanders at Erie Reservoir on December 29.
--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.  On December 29, Birchmeier and Sanders reported Gray-crowned Rosy-finches and Black Rosy-Finches at Fawnbrook Inn.

--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.  The Mandarin Duck was seen on January 1 by Byers.
 
Broomfield County:

--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.  On January 2, Plage
refound the imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL with a couple of Thayer's Gulls at the Anthem pond.
 

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On December 30, Beltz reported the  1 male Barrrow's Goldeneye just downstream of the Florida Bridge.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Steve Miller reported 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) in the area on January 1.
 
El Paso County:

--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.
  
Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 1 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The male was seen on January 3 by  Mark Miller where Sections 7 and 8 meet.
--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake.  Komar refound the Long-tailed Duck on January 3.

--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL were reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Carter Lake on January 1.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC on CR 8E about 2 miles west of CR 23 on January 1.

--A Common Redpoll was reported by Bruce and Renee Baker on the Loveland CBC on January 1.  The bird was at a feeder at 4008 Sunset Drive (corner of Sunset & Hillside).  Homeowners said that birders are welcome.  Directions:  Take Harmony west.  Harmony turns in CO 38E continue on 38E
to the southern tip of Horsetooth Reservoir.  Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
and then right onto Sunset Drive.

--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    The blackbirds were seen again by Komar on January 3.
 
Logan/Sedgwick Counties:
--On the Crook CBC on January 2, Larson reported 1 White-throated Sparrow and 11 Harris's Sparrows.

Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on December 29, Rich Miller reported a pair of Long-tailed Ducks by the dam and at the South Shore Marina tires an ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and an ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.
 

San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  

Summit County:

--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or

FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.

       
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS (through January 4)
    

January 4, 2010
--Pueblo
Compiler:  Brandon Percival
Count Date:   2010-10-04
Count Status:  Open to all Participants.  Please preregister.
Comments:  Leave from Denny's Restaurant (3600 North Freey near Pueblo Mall) at 0700; please join us earlier for breakfast.
  

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 5, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, *Larimer, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Denver, Summit)

Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
MEW GULL (*Pueblo)
Thayer's Gull (Broomfield, *Boulder, *Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Pueblo)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, Pueblo)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Yuma)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Winter Wren (Adams, El Paso)
Field Sparrow (Larimer)
White-throated Sparrow (Logan/Sedgwick)
Harris's Sparrow (*Denver, Logan/Sedgwick, *Pueblo, *Weld)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, San Juan, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (Boulder, San Juan)

Northern Cardinal (*Yuma)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Slingsby on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3.  It was found below (NE of) the dam.  There is a ditch that runs parallel and below the dam.  The Winter Wren was seen at the very east end of the ditch.  The ditch bottom has running water, no ice and some nice mud.  This area is easily access from the RMBO Old Stone House.  The road is plowed by the park or the water company and is not muddy.

--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.

Boulder County:
--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is on 119th St  in Erie.  On December 29, Sanders reported an juv GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Thomas Reservoir.
--An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sanders at Erie Reservoir on December 29.
--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.  On December 29, Birchmeier and Sanders reported Gray-crowned Rosy-finches and Black Rosy-Finches at Fawnbrook Inn.
--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.  The Mandarin Duck was seen on January 1 by Byers.

--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and Thayer's Gulls were reported by Nuissl at Erie Reservoir on January 3.

 
Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.  On January 2, Plage
refound the imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL with a couple of Thayer's Gulls at the Anthem pond.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On December 30, Beltz reported the  1 male Barrrow's Goldeneye just downstream of the Florida Bridge.

--Barrow's Goldeneyes and a Harris's Sparrow were reported by Kingery on the Denver Urban CBC on January 1.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Steve Miller reported 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) in the area on January 1.
 
El Paso County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.
  
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 1 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The male was seen on January 4 by  Leatherman where Sections 7 and 8 meet.
--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake.  DeFonso refound the Long-tailed Duck on January 4.

--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL were reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Carter Lake on January 1.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC on CR 8E about 2 miles west of CR 23 on January 1.
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Bruce and Renee Baker on the Loveland CBC on January 1.  The bird was at a feeder at 4008 Sunset Drive (corner of Sunset & Hillside).  Homeowners said that birders are welcome.  Directions:  Take Harmony west.  Harmony turns in CO 38E continue on 38E
to the southern tip of Horsetooth Reservoir.  Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
and then right onto Sunset Drive.
--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    The blackbirds were seen again by Komar on January 3.
 
Logan/Sedgwick Counties:
--On the Crook CBC on January 2, Larson reported 1 White-throated Sparrow and 11 Harris's Sparrows.

Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on December 29, Rich Miller reported a pair of Long-tailed Ducks by the dam and at the South Shore Marina tires an ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and an ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Pueblo CBC on Januray 4.  It was seen at the end of 38 Lane off of CO 50 east of Pueblo.
--On the Pueblo CBC on January 4, Percival reported MEW GULL and Thayer's Gull.

 
San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 

Weld County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3 at the intersection of WCR 38 and Apaloosa.
       
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 9 will be to South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center led by Ed Holub (303-979-2194).  Meet at 0800 at Nature Center parkling lot (north of Mineral Ave, 1 block west of Santa Fe Dr, behind Aspen Grove shopping center).
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 10 will be to the Wheatridge Greenbelt led by Kathanne Lynch (303-526-0670).  Meet at 10:30 at Prospect Lake north parking lot.  Bring lunch if you like.  Go south off 44th Ave between Quail and Robb St.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 5, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, *Larimer, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Denver, Summit)

Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
MEW GULL (*Pueblo)
Thayer's Gull (Broomfield, *Boulder, *Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Larimer, Pueblo)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, Pueblo)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Yuma)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Winter Wren (Adams, El Paso)
Field Sparrow (Larimer)

White-throated Sparrow (Logan/Sedgwick)
Harris's Sparrow (*Denver, Logan/Sedgwick, *Pueblo, *Weld)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, San Juan, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (Boulder, San Juan)

Northern Cardinal (*Yuma)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Slingsby on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3.  It was found below (NE of) the dam.  There is a ditch that runs parallel and below the dam.  The Winter Wren was seen at the very east end of the ditch.  The ditch bottom has running water, no ice and some nice mud.  This area is easily access from the RMBO Old Stone House.  The road is plowed by the park or the water company and is not muddy.

--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.

Boulder County:
--A 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and a Thayer's Gull were reported by Floyd at Thomas Reservoir on December 26.  Thomas Reservoir is on 119th St  in Erie.  On December 29, Sanders reported an juv GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Thomas Reservoir.
--An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sanders at Erie Reservoir on December 29.
--Gray-crowned Rosy-finches with a few Hepburns were reported by Waltman at Fawn Brook Inn in Allenspark on December 27.  On December 29, Birchmeier and Sanders reported Gray-crowned Rosy-finches and Black Rosy-Finches at Fawnbrook Inn.
--A male Mandarin Duck was seen on the Boulder CBC by Plage on December 20 and was seen again by Plage on December 27 near the Boulder Airport.  Take Airport Blvd to the east end and scope ponds from south of the office bldg at 5660 Airport Blvd.  The Mandarin Duck was seen on January 1 by Byers.

--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and Thayer's Gulls were reported by Nuissl at Erie Reservoir on January 3.
 

Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.  On January 2, Plage
refound the imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL with a couple of Thayer's Gulls at the Anthem pond.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On December 30, Beltz reported the  1 male Barrrow's Goldeneye just downstream of the Florida Bridge.

--Barrow's Goldeneyes and a Harris's Sparrow were reported by Kingery on the Denver Urban CBC on January 1.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Steve Miller reported 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) in the area on January 1.
 
El Paso County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.
  
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 1 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The male was seen on January 4 by  Leatherman where Sections 7 and 8 meet.
--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake.  DeFonso refound the Long-tailed Duck on January 4.

--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL were reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Carter Lake on January 1.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC on CR 8E about 2 miles west of CR 23 on January 1.
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Bruce and Renee Baker on the Loveland CBC on January 1.  The bird was at a feeder at 4008 Sunset Drive (corner of Sunset & Hillside).  Homeowners said that birders are welcome.  Directions:  Take Harmony west.  Harmony turns in CO 38E continue on 38E
to the southern tip of Horsetooth Reservoir.  Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
and then right onto Sunset Drive.
--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    The blackbirds were seen again by Komar on January 3.
 
Logan/Sedgwick Counties:
--On the Crook CBC on January 2, Larson reported 1 White-throated Sparrow and 11 Harris's Sparrows.

Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on December 29, Rich Miller reported a pair of Long-tailed Ducks by the dam and at the South Shore Marina tires an ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and an ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL.

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Pueblo CBC on Januray 4.  It was seen at the end of 38 Lane off of CO 50 east of Pueblo.
--On the Pueblo CBC on January 4, Percival reported MEW GULL and Thayer's Gull.
 

San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 

Weld County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3 at the intersection of WCR 38 and Apaloosa.
       
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 9 will be to South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center led by Ed Holub (303-979-2194).  Meet at 0800 at Nature Center parkling lot (north of Mineral Ave, 1 block west of Santa Fe Dr, behind Aspen Grove shopping center).
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 10 will be to the Wheatridge Greenbelt led by Kathanne Lynch (303-526-0670).  Meet at 10:30 at Prospect Lake north parking lot.  Bring lunch if you like.  Go south off 44th Ave between Quail and Robb St.
  

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 6, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Larimer)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Denver, Summit)

MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Thayer's Gull (Broomfield, Boulder, Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larimer)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Yuma)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Winter Wren (Adams, El Paso)
Field Sparrow (Larimer)
White-throated Sparrow (Logan/Sedgwick)

Harris's Sparrow (Denver, Logan/Sedgwick, Pueblo, Weld)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (*Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (San Juan, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (San Juan)
Northern Cardinal (Yuma)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Slingsby on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3.  It was found below (NE of) the dam.  There is a ditch that runs parallel and below the dam.  The Winter Wren was seen at the very east end of the ditch.  The ditch bottom has running water, no ice and some nice mud.  This area is easily access from the RMBO Old Stone House.  The road is plowed by the park or the water company and is not muddy.
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.

Boulder County:

--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and Thayer's Gulls were reported by Nuissl at Erie Reservoir on January 3.
 
Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.  On January 2, Plage refound the imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL with a couple of Thayer's Gulls at the Anthem pond.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On January 5, Beltz and Thornton-Kolbe observed  the male Barrrow's Goldeneye about 100 feet north of the Florida Bridge.

--Barrow's Goldeneyes and a Harris's Sparrow were reported by Kingery on the Denver Urban CBC on January 1.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Steve Miller reported 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) in the area on January 1.
 
El Paso County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.
  
Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 5 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen on January 5 by  Leatherman in the west end of section 7.

--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake.  DeFonso refound the Long-tailed Duck on January 4.
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL were reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Carter Lake on January 1.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC on CR 8E about 2 miles west of CR 23 on January 1.
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Bruce and Renee Baker on the Loveland CBC on January 1.  The bird was at a feeder at 4008 Sunset Drive (corner of Sunset & Hillside).  Homeowners said that birders are welcome.  Directions:  Take Harmony west.  Harmony turns in CO 38E continue on 38E
to the southern tip of Horsetooth Reservoir.  Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
and then right onto Sunset Drive.

--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    Two blackbirds were seen reported by Andrews on January 5.

 
Logan/Sedgwick Counties:
--On the Crook CBC on January 2, Larson reported 1 White-throated Sparrow and 11 Harris's Sparrows.

Pueblo County:

--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Pueblo CBC on Januray 4.  It was seen at the end of 38 Lane off of CO 50 east of Pueblo.
--On the Pueblo CBC on January 4, Percival reported MEW GULL and Thayer's Gull.
 
San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 
Weld County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3 at the intersection of WCR 38 and Apaloosa.
       

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 9 will be to South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center led by Ed Holub (303-979-2194).  Meet at 0800 at Nature Center parking lot (north of Mineral Ave, 1 block west of Santa Fe Dr, behind Aspen Grove shopping center).

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 7, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Larimer)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Delta, Denver, Summit)
RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)

MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Thayer's Gull (Broomfield, Boulder, Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (*El Paso, Larimer)
Glaucous Gull (*Boulder)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Yuma)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Douglas) 
Winter Wren (Adams, El Paso)
Field Sparrow (Larimer)
White-throated Sparrow (Logan/Sedgwick)
Harris's Sparrow (Denver, Logan/Sedgwick, Pueblo, Weld)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (San Juan, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (San Juan)
Northern Cardinal (Yuma)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

Common Redpoll (Larimer)
 
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Adams County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Slingsby on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3.  It was found below (NE of) the dam.  There is a ditch that runs parallel and below the dam.  The Winter Wren was seen at the very east end of the ditch.  The ditch bottom has running water, no ice and some nice mud.  This area is easily access from the RMBO Old Stone House.  The road is plowed by the park or the water company and is not muddy.
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.

Boulder County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and Thayer's Gulls were reported by Nuissl at Erie Reservoir on January 3.

--A probable adult Gaucous Gull was reported by Cobb at Erie Reservoir on January 5.

 
Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.  On January 2, Plage refound the imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL with a couple of Thayer's Gulls at the Anthem pond.
 

Delta County:
--Robinsong reported that Goldeneyes - both Common and Barrow's were raining onto the Gunnison River around Delta on January 6.

 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 5, Beltz and Thornton-Kolbe observed  the male Barrrow's Goldeneye about 100 feet north of the Florida Bridge.
--Barrow's Goldeneyes and a Harris's Sparrow were reported by Kingery on the Denver Urban CBC on January 1.

Douglas County:
--A f American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Walbek above Sedalia on December 18.  Go west on Hwy 67 from Sedalia to .2 miles east of Rampart Range Road.  Stachowiak found 2 American Three-toed Woodpeckers in the same location on December 19.  Steve Miller reported 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers (2f, 1m) in the area on January 1.
 
El Paso County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.

--3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on January 6.

  
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 5 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen on January 5 by  Leatherman in the west end of section 7.
--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake.  DeFonso refound the Long-tailed Duck on January 4.
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL were reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Carter Lake on January 1.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC on CR 8E about 2 miles west of CR 23 on January 1.
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Bruce and Renee Baker on the Loveland CBC on January 1.  The bird was at a feeder at 4008 Sunset Drive (corner of Sunset & Hillside).  Homeowners said that birders are welcome.  Directions:  Take Harmony west.  Harmony turns in CO 38E continue on 38E
to the southern tip of Horsetooth Reservoir.  Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
and then right onto Sunset Drive.
--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    Two blackbirds were seen reported by Andrews on January 5.
 
Logan/Sedgwick Counties:
--On the Crook CBC on January 2, Larson reported 1 White-throated Sparrow and 11 Harris's Sparrows.

Pueblo County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Pueblo CBC on Januray 4.  It was seen at the end of 38 Lane off of CO 50 east of Pueblo.
--On the Pueblo CBC on January 4, Percival reported MEW GULL and Thayer's Gull.
 
San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 
Weld County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3 at the intersection of WCR 38 and Apaloosa.

--A probable imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 

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From: jabi...@msn.com
To: jabi...@msn.com
Subject: January 8, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 03:56:05 -0700


Date:    January 8, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 8, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (*Montrose)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Larimer)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, *Delta/Montrose, *Denver, Summit)

RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Thayer's Gull (Broomfield, Boulder, Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (El Paso)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, Broomfield)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Yuma)
Winter Wren (Adams)
Fox Sparrow (*Montrose)
White-throated Sparrow (Logan/Sedgwick)
Harris's Sparrow (Logan/Sedgwick, Pueblo, Weld)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Delta/Mesa, San Juan, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Delta/Mesa, San Juan)

Northern Cardinal (Yuma)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 

To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Slingsby on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3.  It was found below (NE of) the dam.  There is a ditch that runs parallel and below the dam.  The Winter Wren was seen at the very east end of the ditch.  The ditch bottom has running water, no ice and some nice mud.  This area is easily access from the RMBO Old Stone House.  The road is plowed by the park or the water company and is not muddy.
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.

Boulder County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and Thayer's Gulls were reported by Nuissl at Erie Reservoir on January 3.
--A probable adult Gaucous Gull was reported by Cobb at Erie Reservoir on January 5.
 
Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.  On January 2, Plage refound the imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL with a couple of Thayer's Gulls at the Anthem pond.
 
Delta County:
--Robinsong reported that Goldeneyes - both Common and Barrow's were raining onto the Gunnison River around Delta on January 6.
 

Delta/Mesa Counties
--On the Grand Mesa CBC on January 1, Didier reported 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, 30 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 80 Black Rosy-Finches.

 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On January 6, Brower the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:

--3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on January 6.
  
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 5 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen on January 5 by  Leatherman in the west end of section 7.
--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake.  DeFonso refound the Long-tailed Duck on January 4.

--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    Two blackbirds were seen reported by Andrews on January 5.
 
Logan/Sedgwick Counties:
--On the Crook CBC on January 2, Larson reported 1 White-throated Sparrow and 11 Harris's Sparrows.
 

Montrose County:
--On the Montrose CBC, Sinton reported 1 Mute Swan and 1 Fox Sparrow.

Pueblo County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Pueblo CBC on Januray 4.  It was seen at the end of 38 Lane off of CO 50 east of Pueblo.
--On the Pueblo CBC on January 4, Percival reported MEW GULL and Thayer's Gull.
 
San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 
Weld County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3 at the intersection of WCR 38 and Apaloosa.

--A probable imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk was seen on January 7 by Komar and DeFonso.

       
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 9 will be to South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center led by Ed Holub (303-979-2194).  Meet at 0800 at Nature Center parking lot (north of Mineral Ave, 1 block west of Santa Fe Dr, behind Aspen Grove shopping center).
 

The BBC/DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 9 will be to the  Valmont Complex at
Xcel Power Plant hosted by Ted Floyd and Dave Madonna, plant engineer.  The triip
begins a noon at Xcel.  Please carpool since parking will be limited.  Leaders will
be Ted Floyd, Chip Clouse, Kill Kaempfer, Bill Schmoker, Walter Szeliga.  Will split
into 5 routes with one sutiable for persons with limited mobility.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 9, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Montrose, *Delta)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Larimer)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, Delta/Montrose, Denver, Summit)

RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
MEW GULL (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Broomfield, *Boulder, Pueblo)
ICELAND GULL (*Boulder)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder, El Paso)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Boulder, Broomfield)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Yuma)
Winter Wren (Adams)

Fox Sparrow (Montrose)

White-throated Sparrow (Logan/Sedgwick)
Harris's Sparrow (Logan/Sedgwick, Pueblo, Weld)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta/Mesa, San Juan, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (Delta/Mesa, San Juan)
Northern Cardinal (Yuma)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Slingsby on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3.  It was found below (NE of) the dam.  There is a ditch that runs parallel and below the dam.  The Winter Wren was seen at the very east end of the ditch.  The ditch bottom has running water, no ice and some nice mud.  This area is easily access from the RMBO Old Stone House.  The road is plowed by the park or the water company and is not muddy.
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.

Boulder County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and Thayer's Gulls were reported by Nuissl at Erie Reservoir on January 3.
--A probable adult Gaucous Gull was reported by Cobb at Erie Reservoir on January 5.

--At the Valmont complex on January 8, Schmoker reported a 2nd-cycle ICELAND GULL,
Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, and GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL,

 
Broomfield County:
--An imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the east side of Lowell south of CO 7 directly across from the intersection of Anthem Ranch Road and Lowell Blvd on December 30.  On January 2, Plage refound the imm GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL with a couple of Thayer's Gulls at the Anthem pond.
 
Delta County:
--Robinsong reported that Goldeneyes - both Common and Barrow's were raining onto the Gunnison River around Delta on January 6.

--A Mute Swan was reported by Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta on January 8.

 
Delta/Mesa Counties
--On the Grand Mesa CBC on January 1, Didier reported 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, 30 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 80 Black Rosy-Finches.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On January 6, Brower reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.

 
El Paso County:
--3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on January 6.
  
Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 8 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The female was seen by Leatherman about 1000 in Section 7.

--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake.  DeFonso refound the Long-tailed Duck on January 4.
--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    Two blackbirds were seen reported by Andrews on January 5.
 
Logan/Sedgwick Counties:
--On the Crook CBC on January 2, Larson reported 1 White-throated Sparrow and 11 Harris's Sparrows.
 
Montrose County:
--On the Montrose CBC, Sinton reported 1 Mute Swan and 1 Fox Sparrow.

Pueblo County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Pueblo CBC on Januray 4.  It was seen at the end of 38 Lane off of CO 50 east of Pueblo.
--On the Pueblo CBC on January 4, Percival reported MEW GULL and Thayer's Gull.
 
San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 
Weld County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3 at the intersection of WCR 38 and Apaloosa.

--An imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk was seen on January 8 by Walbek.

       
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 9 will be to South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center led by Ed Holub (303-979-2194).  Meet at 0800 at Nature Center parking lot (north of Mineral Ave, 1 block west of Santa Fe Dr, behind Aspen Grove shopping center).
 
The BBC/DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 9 will be to the  Valmont Complex at
Xcel Power Plant hosted by Ted Floyd and Dave Madonna, plant engineer.  The triip
begins a noon at Xcel.  Please carpool since parking will be limited.  Leaders will

be Ted Floyd, Chip Clouse, Bill Kaempfer, Bill Schmoker, Walter Szeliga.  Will split

into 5 routes with one sutiable for persons with limited mobility.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 10 will be to the Wheatridge Greenbelt led by Kathanne Lynch (303-526-0670).  Meet at 10:30 at Prospect Lake north parking lot.  Bring lunch if you like.  Go south off 44th Ave between Quail and Robb St.
  
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine

Mission, TX

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 10, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Montrose, Delta)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Larimer)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, Delta/Montrose, Denver, Summit)
RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
MEW GULL (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
ICELAND GULL (Boulder)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, El Paso)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Yuma)
Winter Wren (*El Paso)
Fox Sparrow (Montrose)
Harris's Sparrow (Pueblo, Weld)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)

Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta/Mesa, San Juan, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (Delta/Mesa, San Juan)
Northern Cardinal (Yuma)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:

--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.

Boulder County: 
An imm GREAT BLACk-BACKED GULL and Thayer's Gulls were reported by Nuissl at Erie Reservoir on January 3.

--A probable adult Gaucous Gull was reported by Cobb at Erie Reservoir on January 5.
--At the Valmont complex on January 8, Schmoker reported a 2nd-cycle ICELAND GULL,
Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, and GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL,
 

Delta County:
--Robinsong reported that Goldeneyes - both Common and Barrow's were raining onto the Gunnison River around Delta on January 6.
--A Mute Swan was reported by Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta on January 8.
 
Delta/Mesa Counties
--On the Grand Mesa CBC on January 1, Didier reported 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, 30 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and 80 Black Rosy-Finches.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 6, Brower reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on January 6.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.
Pals reported that it was seen by several birders on January 9.

  
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 8 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen by Bruening near Section 7 on November 9.

--A f Long-tailed Duck was reported by Kaempfer on the Loveland CBC at Dry Creek Reservoir on January 1.  Dry Creek Reservoir is west of Berthoud and SE of Carter Lake.  DeFonso refound the Long-tailed Duck on January 4.
--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    Two blackbirds were seen reported by Andrews on January 5.
 

Montrose County:
--On the Montrose CBC, Sinton reported 1 Mute Swan and 1 Fox Sparrow.

Pueblo County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Pueblo CBC on Januray 4.  It was seen at the end of 38 Lane off of CO 50 east of Pueblo.
--On the Pueblo CBC on January 4, Percival reported MEW GULL and Thayer's Gull.
 
San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 2, Nims reported 38 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 
Weld County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer on the Barr Lake CBC on January 3 at the intersection of WCR 38 and Apaloosa.

--An imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk was seen on January 9 by Lefko and Deininger.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 11, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Delta)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, *Denver, *Summit) 
Mandarin Duck (*Boulder)
RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (*Boulder)
ICELAND GULL (*Boulder)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder, El Paso)

Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder)

SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Winter Wren (El Paso)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Summit)

Northern Cardinal (Yuma)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.

Boulder County: 

--A probable adult Gaucous Gull was reported by Cobb at Erie Reservoir on January 5.

--The Valmont Field Trip led by Ted Floyd reported the following at Valmont Reservoir Complex on January 9:  Mandarin Duck, 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 2nd-cycle ICELAND GULL, 4 Thayer's Gulls (2 ad, 2 1-st cyc), and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 3 1-st cyc).

Delta County:
--Robinsong reported that Goldeneyes - both Common and Barrow's were raining onto the Gunnison River around Delta on January 6.
--A Mute Swan was reported by Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta on January 8.
  

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On January 10, Dunning reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near the Florida Bridge.

 
El Paso County:
--3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on January 6.
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.  Pals reported that it was seen by several birders on January 9.

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 9.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard
for posting the information.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 8 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen by Bruening near Section 7 on January  9.  Mark Miller reported hearing a White-winged Crossbill in Section 8 on January 10.

--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    Two blackbirds were seen reported by Andrews on January 5.
  

San Juan County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-finches were reported by Morris visiting feeders on Empire Street in Silverton on January 2.
  
Summit County:

--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 10, Nims reported 49 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 

--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or
FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 
Weld County:

--An imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 10, it was reported by Dan Maynard and Glabach south of Hwy 257 and back at the the SWA by Guarente.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 16 will be to Belmar Historic Park led by Karleen Schofield (303-936-8661).  Meet at 0900 at 800 S. Wadsworth.  Turn west on Ohio Aveue from Wadsworth, straight ahead for 2 blocks into Irongate parking area next to the lake.  1/2 day trip, easy walking. 
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 18 will be to Bear Creek Lake Park and Bear Creek Green Belt led by Mike Henwood (303-716-9551).  Meet at 0800 at Park entrance (SE corner of Morrison Road and C470).  $5 fee per vehicle.  1/2 day trip
 
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder, Co

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 12, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Delta)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Delta, Denver, Summit) 
Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Boulder)

ICELAND GULL (Boulder)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, El Paso)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Winter Wren (El Paso)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Summit)
Northern Cardinal (Yuma)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.

Boulder County: 

--The Valmont Field Trip led by Ted Floyd reported the following at Valmont Reservoir Complex on January 9:  Mandarin Duck, 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 2nd-cycle ICELAND GULL, 4 Thayer's Gulls (2 ad, 2 1-st cyc), and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 3 1-st cyc).

Delta County:
--Robinsong reported that Goldeneyes - both Common and Barrow's were raining onto the Gunnison River around Delta on January 6.
--A Mute Swan was reported by Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta on January 8.
  
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 10, Dunning reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on January 6.
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.  Pals reported that it was seen by several birders on January 9.

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard
for posting the information.  On January 11, the Snowy Owl was found by DeFonso about 6:45 am and seen by several others as late as 1:30 pm.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 8 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen by Bruening near Section 7 on January  9.  Mark Miller reported hearing a White-winged Crossbill in Section 8 on January 10.
--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    Two blackbirds were seen reported by Andrews on January 5.
  

Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 10, Nims reported 49 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 
Weld County:
--An imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 10, it was reported by Dan Maynard and Glabach south of Hwy 257 and back at the the SWA by Guarente.

On January 11, Modesit reported the hawk was seen from the Poudre Trail about 1/2 mile from the paved parking lot.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 13, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Delta)

Long-tailed Duck (*Adams)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Denver, Summit) 

Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder, *Pueblo)
ICELAND GULL (Boulder)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, El Paso, *Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (*Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, *Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Carolina Wren (*Baca, *Prowers)
Winter Wren (El Paso)
Curve-billed Thrasher (*Bent)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Rusty Blackbird (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Summit)

Northern Cardinal (*Prowers)
PURPLE FINCH (*Prowers)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.

--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.
--Leatherman reported Lapland Longspurs on CR W.
 
Bent County:
--A Curve-billed Thrasher was reported by Leatherman at Fort Lyon at the
junction of CR 15 and GG.5 on January 11.

Boulder County: 
--The Valmont Field Trip led by Ted Floyd reported the following at Valmont Reservoir Complex on January 9:  Mandarin Duck, 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 2nd-cycle ICELAND GULL, 4 Thayer's Gulls (2 ad, 2 1-st cyc), and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 3 1-st cyc).

Delta County:
--Robinsong reported that Goldeneyes - both Common and Barrow's were raining onto the Gunnison River around Delta on January 6.
--A Mute Swan was reported by Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta on January 8.
  
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 10, Dunning reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on January 6.
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.  Pals reported that it was seen by several birders on January 9.
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 12, Modesitt reported that
many birders were observing the Snowy Owl on various rooftops. 

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 8 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen by Bruening near Section 7 on January  9.  Mark Miller reported hearing a White-winged Crossbill in Section 8 on January 10.
--Rusty Blackbirds were reported by Hundertmark on the Loveland CBC on January 1 and again on January 2 at Simpson Ponds SWA.    Two blackbirds were seen reported by Andrews on January 5.
 

Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
--A female PURPLE FINCH was reported by Leatherman on January 12 in the Willow Valley Subdivision of Lamar at a feeder.
--1 imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Leatherman at the Arkansas river and the Prowers Bridge on January 12.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were are the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.

  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 10, Nims reported 49 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
--120 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches with 4 Hepburns were reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road north of Silverthorne on January 2.  Directions:  Take CO 9 from Silverthorne.  FR 1400 or Blue Ridge Road is north of Boulder Creek or FR 1375 on the west side of CO 9.
 
Weld County:
--An imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 10, it was reported by Dan Maynard and Glabach south of Hwy 257 and back at the the SWA by Guarente.

On January 12, Henwood reported the hawk was seen from the Poudre Trail to the east.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 14, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Delta)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Denver, Summit) 

Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Boulder, *Pueblo)
ICELAND GULL (Boulder)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)
Winter Wren (El Paso)
Curve-billed Thrasher (Bent)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Snow Bunting (*Delta)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers)
PURPLE FINCH (Prowers)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:

--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.  On January 13, Dunning reported a tail-less male Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Dunning at the lake south of 88th between the Platte and Dahlia.

 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.
--Leatherman reported Lapland Longspurs on CR W.
 
Bent County:
--A Curve-billed Thrasher was reported by Leatherman at Fort Lyon at the
junction of CR 15 and GG.5 on January 11.

Boulder County: 
--The Valmont Field Trip led by Ted Floyd reported the following at Valmont Reservoir Complex on January 9:  Mandarin Duck, 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 2nd-cycle ICELAND GULL, 4 Thayer's Gulls (2 ad, 2 1-st cyc), and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 3 1-st cyc).

Delta County:

--A Mute Swan was reported by Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta on January 8.

--A flock of about a dozen Snow Buntings was reported by Briggs on Hwy 50 in western Delta County on January 13.  The location was about .2 mile west of County Line Hill Road (also known as N 10 Road).

  
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 10, Dunning reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:

--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.  Pals reported that it was seen by several birders on January 9.
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 13, Hansley reported that
the SNOWY OWL was again perched on a rooftop in the Prairie View Lane
neighborhood.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 8 by Henwood.   Chavez and Kibbe suggest bringing some bird seed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen by Dunning on the north side of Section 8 on January 13.

 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
--A female PURPLE FINCH was reported by Leatherman on January 12 in the Willow Valley Subdivision of Lamar at a feeder.

--1 imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Leatherman at the Arkansas River and the Prowers Bridge on January 12.

 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were are the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 10, Nims reported 49 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
 

Weld County:
--An imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 13, the hawk was reported by Dunning in the Kodak SWA, along the Poudre Trail by Maeda, and on powerlines along Hwy 257 by Meikle.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 15, 2010

e-mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 15, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, *Denver, Summit) 

Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
RED SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)

Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)

ICELAND GULL (Boulder)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)
Winter Wren (El Paso)
Curve-billed Thrasher (Bent)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Snow Bunting (Delta)

Northern Cardinal (Prowers)
PURPLE FINCH (Prowers)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.  On January 13, Dunning reported a tail-less male Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Dunning at the lake south of 88th between the Platte and Dahlia.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.
--Leatherman reported Lapland Longspurs on CR W.
 
Bent County:
--A Curve-billed Thrasher was reported by Leatherman at Fort Lyon at the
junction of CR 15 and GG.5 on January 11.

Boulder County: 
--The Valmont Field Trip led by Ted Floyd reported the following at Valmont Reservoir Complex on January 9:  Mandarin Duck, 1st-cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 2nd-cycle ICELAND GULL, 4 Thayer's Gulls (2 ad, 2 1-st cyc), and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1 ad, 3 1-st cyc).

Delta County:

--A flock of about a dozen Snow Buntings was reported by Briggs on Hwy 50 in western Delta County on January 13.  The location was about .2 mile west of County Line Hill Road (also known as N 10 Road).
  
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On January 13, Blakeslee reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.

 
El Paso County:
--A Winter Wren was reported by Maynard at Fountain Creek Regional Park on January 1.  Pals reported that it was seen by several birders on January 9.
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 14, Wilberding and other birders reported that the SNOWY OWL was difficult to see since an inconsiderate photographer had flushed it.  Deininger later reported that the SNOWY
OWL had returned to the neighborhood.  Birders please be considerate of the bird, property owners, and other birders.  Do not walk on private
property to get a better look or photo.  Do not block streets. 

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 14 by Henwood.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen by Dunning on the north side of Section 8 on January 13.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
--A female PURPLE FINCH was reported by Leatherman on January 12 in the Willow Valley Subdivision of Lamar at a feeder.
--1 imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Leatherman at the Arkansas River and the Prowers Bridge on January 12.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were are the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 10, Nims reported 49 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
 
Weld County:

--An imm RED SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 14 around noon, Pieplow reported that the hawk was seen around the Kodak Wildlife area and along the Poudre Trail.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Denver, Summit) 
Mandarin Duck (Boulder)
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)

Curve-billed Thrasher (Bent)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Prowers)
PURPLE FINCH (Prowers)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.  On January 13, Dunning reported a tail-less male Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Dunning at the lake south of 88th between the Platte and Dahlia.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.
--Leatherman reported Lapland Longspurs on CR W.
 
Bent County:
--A Curve-billed Thrasher was reported by Leatherman at Fort Lyon at the
junction of CR 15 and GG.5 on January 11.
  

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On January 13, Blakeslee reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 15, Wilson reported that owl was seen by a few birders in the same neighborhood.  Birders please be considerate of the bird, property owners, and other birders.  Do not walk on private property to get a better look or photo.  Do not block streets. 

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 14 by Henwood.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  The pair was seen by Dunning on the north side of Section 8 on January 13.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
--A female PURPLE FINCH was reported by Leatherman on January 12 in the Willow Valley Subdivision of Lamar at a feeder.
--1 imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Leatherman at the Arkansas River and the Prowers Bridge on January 12.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were are the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 10, Nims reported 49 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
 
Weld County:

--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 15 Arensen reported the hawk on the Poudre Trail side, actually in a tree by the road to the Kodak Plant.  It later flew to the wildlife area.

 
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 16 will be to Belmar Historic Park led by Karleen Schofield (303-936-8661).  Meet at 0900 at 800 S. Wadsworth.  Turn west on Ohio Aveue from Wadsworth, straight ahead for 2 blocks into Irongate parking area next to the lake.  1/2 day trip, easy walking. 
 

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 17 will be to Bear Creek Lake Park and Bear Creek Green Belt led by Mike Henwood (303-716-9551).  Meet at 0800 at Park entrance (SE corner of Morrison Road and C470).  $5 fee per vehicle.  1/2 day trip

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 

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From: jabi...@msn.com
To: jabi...@msn.com

Subject: January 17, 2010, Rare Bird Alert for Colorado
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:04:19 -0700

Date:    January 17, 2010
e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Denver, *Summit) 
Muscovy Duck (*Larimer)

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)
Curve-billed Thrasher (Bent)

Harris's Sparrow (*El Paso/Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Grand)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Grand)

PURPLE FINCH (Prowers)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.  On January 13, Dunning reported a tail-less male Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Dunning at the lake south of 88th between the Platte and Dahlia.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.
--Leatherman reported Lapland Longspurs on CR W.
 
Bent County:
--A Curve-billed Thrasher was reported by Leatherman at Fort Lyon at the
junction of CR 15 and GG.5 on January 11.
  
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 13, Blakeslee reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 16, Burke reported that owl was seen by a several birders in the same neighborhood.  
 
El Paso/Pueblo Counties:
--Maynard reported a Harris's Sparrow on the Chico Basin Ranch winter count on January 15.
 
Grand County:
--Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at 9th and Grand on November 25.  Pieplow found 1 ad Black, Gray-crowned and Hepburns
on January 16.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 14 by Henwood.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the male crossbill in the SW part of Section 7 and female in Section 2.   Dave recommends trying for the birds between 8:30 - 10:00 am  or 3 - 4 pm and try Sections 2 and 7.
--A Muscovy Duck was reported by Coley at Lake Loveland on January 15 and 16.

 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
--A female PURPLE FINCH was reported by Leatherman on January 12 in the Willow Valley Subdivision of Lamar at a feeder.
--1 imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Leatherman at the Arkansas River and the Prowers Bridge on January 12.
 
Pueblo County:

--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were at the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 16, Pieplow reported 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
 
Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 16, Schmoker reported seeing the
hawk on the trail side of the river from Kodak SWA and  Huffstater reported seeing the hawk several times in the Kodak SWA.  

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 18, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 18, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Denver, *Garfield, Summit) 
Muscovy Duck (Larimer)
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder, Pueblo)

Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)

Harris's Sparrow (El Paso/Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, *Pitkin)
Black Rosy-Finch (Grand)
PURPLE FINCH (Prowers)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.  On January 13, Dunning reported a tail-less male Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Dunning at the lake south of 88th between the Platte and Dahlia.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.
--Leatherman reported Lapland Longspurs on CR W.
 

Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Klaver at Waneka Lake in Lafayette on January 17.

   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 13, Blakeslee reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 17, Larson reported that owl was seen by a several birders in the same neighborhood.  

 
El Paso/Pueblo Counties:
--Maynard reported a Harris's Sparrow on the Chico Basin Ranch winter count on January 15.
 

Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.

 
Grand County:
--Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at 9th and Grand on November 25.  Pieplow found 1 ad Black, Gray-crowned and Hepburns
on January 16.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 14 by Henwood.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the male crossbill in the SW part of Section 7 and female in Section 2.   Dave recommends trying for the birds between 8:30 - 10:00 am  or 3 - 4 pm and try Sections 2 and 7.
--A Muscovy Duck was reported by Coley at Lake Loveland on January 15 and 16.
 

Pitkin County:
--Rosy-Finches Brown-capped, Gray-crowned and a few Hepburns were reported by Filby at Snowmass Ski Area on January 17.  They are seen at the top of the Village Express chairlift, $26 ticket.

 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
--A female PURPLE FINCH was reported by Leatherman on January 12 in the Willow Valley Subdivision of Lamar at a feeder.
--1 imm Harris's Sparrow was reported by Leatherman at the Arkansas River and the Prowers Bridge on January 12.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were at the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 16, Pieplow reported 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 
 
Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 16, Schmoker reported seeing the
hawk on the trail side of the river from Kodak SWA and  Huffstater reported seeing the hawk several times in the Kodak SWA.  
 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 23 will be to Rocky Mountain Arsenal led by David Rhoades (303-424-8633).  Must register with leader for time and directions for this trip with limited number of participants.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 24 will be to the Longmont Area led by Chris Owens (303-772-6048).  Meet at 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center.  From I-25 take Exit 240.  Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, the 2 miles north to park on left at E 17th Ave.  Bring lunch as trip will end about 1 or 2 depending on weather and birds.  State Parks Pass may be needed.
 
The monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists will be on Monday, January 25 at 7:30 pm  in Ricketson Auditorium at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in City Park.  Bill Schomker will give a presentation on
"To the Sea and Shore". 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 19, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

BRANT (*Bent)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, *Bent)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Denver, Garfield, *Summit) 
Muscovy Duck (Larimer)
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (*Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Prowers)
Carolina Wren (*Baca, *Prowers)
PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo)

Harris's Sparrow (El Paso/Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (*Prowers)
Northern Cardinal (*Kiowa, Prowers)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, *Pitkin)
Black Rosy-Finch (Grand)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.  On January 13, Dunning reported a tail-less male Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.

--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 18, Niyo reported 1 male Barrow's Goldeneye on West Gravel Lake and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte north of the green water tower.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  On January 18, Riffe reported a Carolina Wren on the west end near the road.
 
Bent County:
--At John Martin Reservoir on January 18, Riffe reported a f Long-tailed Duck and a flyover BRANT.

 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Klaver at Waneka Lake in Lafayette on January 17.
   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 13, Blakeslee reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 17, Clark reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.  

 
El Paso/Pueblo Counties:
--Maynard reported a Harris's Sparrow on the Chico Basin Ranch winter count on January 15.
 
Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.
 
Grand County:
--Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at 9th and Grand on November 25.  Pieplow found 1 ad Black, Gray-crowned and Hepburns
on January 16.

Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 18 by Takamine.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 
Kiowa County:
--A m Northern Cardinal was reported by Riffe at Nenoshe Reservoir on January 18.

  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman

reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.

--A Muscovy Duck was reported by Coley at Lake Loveland on January 15 and 16.
 
Pitkin County:
--Rosy-Finches Brown-capped, Gray-crowned and a few Hepburns were reported by Filby at Snowmass Ski Area on January 17.  They are seen at the top of the Village Express chairlift, $26 ticket.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.

Riffe reported Red-bellied Woodpecker and Carolina Wren at LCCW on January 18.
--A mixed flock of Horned Larks, Lapland Longspurs and McCown's Longspurs was reported by Riffe on the north side of CR B.5 at Two Buttes SWA on January 18.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were at the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.  On January 18, Riffe reported 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 ad Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Reservoirat the South Shore Marina.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.
  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 17, Wilberding reported 1 male Barrow's Goldeneye with several females at the water treatment plant.

Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 18, Drummond and Gallagher reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.

 
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 23 will be to Rocky Mountain Arsenal led by David Rhoades (303-424-8633).  Must register with leader for time and directions for this trip with limited number of participants.
 

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 24 will be to the Longmont Area led by Chris Owens (303-772-6048).  Meet at 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center.  From I-25 take Exit 240.  Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, then 2 miles north to park on left at E 17th Ave.  Bring lunch as trip will end about 1 or 2 depending on weather and birds.  State Parks Pass may be needed.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 20, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

BRANT (Bent)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Bent)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, *Delta, *Denver, Garfield, Summit) 
Muscovy Duck (Larimer)

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)

Harris's Sparrow (El Paso/Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Prowers)
Northern Cardinal (Kiowa, Prowers)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Pitkin)
Black Rosy-Finch (Grand)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A Long-tailed Duck was reported by Roller on a reservoir south of 88th and east of the Platte and bounded on the east by Dahlia on January 4.  Breitsch reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks (1f, 2 juv) on West Gravel Lake on January 4.  On January 10, Schaumberg reported that a Boy Scout merit badge group saw a Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.  On January 13, Dunning reported a tail-less male Long-tailed Duck on West Gravel Lake.
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 18, Niyo reported 1 male Barrow's Goldeneye on West Gravel Lake and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte north of the green water tower.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  On January 18, Riffe reported a Carolina Wren on the west end near the road.
 
Bent County:
--At John Martin Reservoir on January 18, Riffe reported a f Long-tailed Duck and a flyover BRANT.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Klaver at Waneka Lake in Lafayette on January 17.
 

Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.

   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On January 19, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.

 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 19, Furlong reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.  

 
El Paso/Pueblo Counties:
--Maynard reported a Harris's Sparrow on the Chico Basin Ranch winter count on January 15.
 
Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.
 
Grand County:
--Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at 9th and Grand on November 25.  Pieplow found 1 ad Black, Gray-crowned and Hepburns
on January 16.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 18 by Takamine.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 
Kiowa County:
--A m Northern Cardinal was reported by Riffe at Nenoshe Reservoir on January 18.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
--A Muscovy Duck was reported by Coley at Lake Loveland on January 15 and 16.
 
Pitkin County:
--Rosy-Finches Brown-capped, Gray-crowned and a few Hepburns were reported by Filby at Snowmass Ski Area on January 17.  They are seen at the top of the Village Express chairlift, $26 ticket.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
Riffe reported Red-bellied Woodpecker and Carolina Wren at LCCW on January 18.
--A mixed flock of Horned Larks, Lapland Longspurs and McCown's Longspurs was reported by Riffe on the north side of CR B.5 at Two Buttes SWA on January 18.
 
Pueblo County:

--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were at the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.  On January 18, Riffe reported 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 ad Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Reservoir at the South Shore Marina.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 21, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

BRANT (Bent)

Long-tailed Duck (Bent)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, *Delta, Denver, Garfield, Summit) 

Muscovy Duck (Larimer)
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (El Paso/Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Prowers)
Northern Cardinal (Kiowa, Prowers)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Pitkin)
Black Rosy-Finch (Grand)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
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Adams County:

--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 18, Niyo reported 1 male Barrow's Goldeneye on West Gravel Lake and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte north of the green water tower.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  On January 18, Riffe reported a Carolina Wren on the west end near the road.
 
Bent County:
--At John Martin Reservoir on January 18, Riffe reported a f Long-tailed Duck and a flyover BRANT.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Klaver at Waneka Lake in Lafayette on January 17.
 
Delta County:

--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 20, Garrison reported 12 Barrow's Goldeneyes at Confluence Park.

   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 19, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 20, Lee reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.  

 
El Paso/Pueblo Counties:
--Maynard reported a Harris's Sparrow on the Chico Basin Ranch winter count on January 15.
 
Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.
 
Grand County:
--Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at 9th and Grand on November 25.  Pieplow found 1 ad Black, Gray-crowned and Hepburns
on January 16.

Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 20 by Sanders.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 22, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

BRANT (Bent)

Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Bent)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, *Garfield, Summit) 

Muscovy Duck (Larimer)
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

SNOWY OWL (El Paso)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Prowers)
Northern Cardinal (Kiowa, Prowers)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Pitkin)
Black Rosy-Finch (Grand)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
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Adams County:

--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 19, Pettinichio reported 2 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte in the vicinity of the green water tower.
--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.
On January 21, Pettinichio reported a pair of Long-tailed Ducks on West Gravel Lake.

 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  On January 18, Riffe reported a Carolina Wren on the west end near the road.
 
Bent County:
--At John Martin Reservoir on January 18, Riffe reported a f Long-tailed Duck and a flyover BRANT.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Klaver at Waneka Lake in Lafayette on January 17.
 
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 20, Garrison reported 12 Barrow's Goldeneyes at Confluence Park.
   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 19, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye north of the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard
for posting the information.  On January 20, Lee reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   
 

Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 20, Leatherman reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.

 
Grand County:
--Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at 9th and Grand on November 25.  Pieplow found 1 ad Black, Gray-crowned and Hepburns
on January 16.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 20 by Sanders.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 
Kiowa County:
--A m Northern Cardinal was reported by Riffe at Nenoshe Reservoir on January 18.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
--A Muscovy Duck was reported by Coley at Lake Loveland on January 15 and 16.
 
Pitkin County:
--Rosy-Finches Brown-capped, Gray-crowned and a few Hepburns were reported by Filby at Snowmass Ski Area on January 17.  They are seen at the top of the Village Express chairlift, $26 ticket.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
Riffe reported Red-bellied Woodpecker and Carolina Wren at LCCW on January 18.
--A mixed flock of Horned Larks, Lapland Longspurs and McCown's Longspurs was reported by Riffe on the north side of CR B.5 at Two Buttes SWA on January 18.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were at the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.  On January 18, Riffe reported 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 ad Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Reservoir at the South Shore Marina.

--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 23, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

BRANT (Bent)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Bent)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, *Delta, *Denver, Garfield, Summit) 
Muscovy Duck (Larimer)
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)

Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)

PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (*Fremont)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Prowers)
Northern Cardinal (Kiowa, Prowers)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Grand, Pitkin)
Black Rosy-Finch (Grand)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
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Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 19, Pettinichio reported 2 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte in the vicinity of the green water tower.
--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.
On January 21, Pettinichio reported a pair of Long-tailed Ducks on West Gravel Lake.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  On January 18, Riffe reported a Carolina Wren on the west end near the road.
 
Bent County:
--At John Martin Reservoir on January 18, Riffe reported a f Long-tailed Duck and a flyover BRANT.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Klaver at Waneka Lake in Lafayette on January 17.
 
Delta County:

--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 22, Robinsong reported Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.

   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.

On January 22, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near  the Florida Bridge.

 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.  Many birders saw the owl on January 10.    Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard

for posting the information.  On January 22, Driscoll reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   
 
Fremont County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kilpatrick in Canon City on January 22.

 
Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 20, Leatherman reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.
 
Grand County:
--Rosy-Finches were reported by Deininger in Kremmling at 9th and Grand on November 25.  Pieplow found 1 ad Black, Gray-crowned and Hepburns
on January 16.

Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 20 by Sanders.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 
Kiowa County:
--A m Northern Cardinal was reported by Riffe at Nenoshe Reservoir on January 18.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
--A Muscovy Duck was reported by Coley at Lake Loveland on January 15 and 16.
 
Pitkin County:
--Rosy-Finches Brown-capped, Gray-crowned and a few Hepburns were reported by Filby at Snowmass Ski Area on January 17.  They are seen at the top of the Village Express chairlift, $26 ticket.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
Riffe reported Red-bellied Woodpecker and Carolina Wren at LCCW on January 18.
--A mixed flock of Horned Larks, Lapland Longspurs and McCown's Longspurs was reported by Riffe on the north side of CR B.5 at Two Buttes SWA on January 18.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were at the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.  On January 18, Riffe reported 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 ad Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Reservoir at the South Shore Marina.

--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Kilpatrick on January 22 at Pueblo City Park.

  
Summit County:
--About 85 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River (Silverthorne) Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 17, Wilberding reported 1 male Barrow's Goldeneye with several females at the water treatment plant.

Weld County:

--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 21, Miekle reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 24, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

BRANT (Bent)

Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Bent, *Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Denver, *Garfield) 

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Pueblo)

Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers)
Carolina Wren (Baca, Prowers)

PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Fremont)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Prowers)
Northern Cardinal (Kiowa, Prowers)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Delta)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
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Adams County:

--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 22, Hatch reported an ad male Barrow's Goldeneye on the Platte at 88th and Dahlia between 2 green bench sites south of the bridge.

--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.

On January 22 Hatch reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at the north end of West Gravel Lake in front of the cement structure at 88th and Dahlia.
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.

 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  On January 18, Riffe reported a Carolina Wren on the west end near the road.
 
Bent County:
--At John Martin Reservoir on January 18, Riffe reported a f Long-tailed Duck and a flyover BRANT.
 

Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 22, Robinsong reported Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.

--Gray-crowned (including Hepburns) Rosy-Finches were reported by Beason in the Hidden Valley Subdivision of Paonia at a feeder on January 23.

   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 22, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near  the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 23, Kaemfper reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   

 
Fremont County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kilpatrick in Canon City on January 22.
 
Garfield County:

--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 22, Filby reported 37 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.
 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 23 by Kaempfer.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

 
Kiowa County:
--A m Northern Cardinal was reported by Riffe at Nenoshe Reservoir on January 18.
  
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
 

Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods on January 10, Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren, a pair of Northern Cardinals, and a m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Oswald also had a male Northern Cardinal on January 10.
Riffe reported Red-bellied Woodpecker and Carolina Wren at LCCW on January 18.
--A mixed flock of Horned Larks, Lapland Longspurs and McCown's Longspurs was reported by Riffe on the north side of CR B.5 at Two Buttes SWA on January 18.
 
Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were at the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.  On January 18, Riffe reported 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 ad Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Reservoir at the South Shore Marina.

--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.

--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Kilpatrick on January 22 at Pueblo City Park.
  

Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 23, Gent reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 25, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, January 25, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

BRANT (Bent)

Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Bent, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Denver, Garfield) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)

Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)

PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Fremont)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:

--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway.

--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.
On January 22 Hatch reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at the north end of West Gravel Lake in front of the cement structure at 88th and Dahlia.

--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 24, Cobb reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on a lake on the west side of the Platte.

 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes Leatherman reported 1 Carolina Wren on a hillside south of first pond to east of dam and 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker.  On January 18, Riffe reported a Carolina Wren on the west end near the road.
 
Bent County:
--At John Martin Reservoir on January 18, Riffe reported a f Long-tailed Duck and a flyover BRANT.
 
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 22, Robinsong reported Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
--Gray-crowned (including Hepburns) Rosy-Finches were reported by Beason in the Hidden Valley Subdivision of Paonia at a feeder on January 23.
   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 22, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near  the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 24, Larson reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   

 
Fremont County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kilpatrick in Canon City on January 22.
 
Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 22, Filby reported 37 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.
 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 23 by Kaempfer.    Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 

Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
  

Pueblo County:
--At Pueblo Reservoir on January 12, Percival reported 1 ad Glaucous Gull, 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, and 1 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull.  The Glaucous Gull and Thayer's Gull were at the South Shore Marina tires and the Lesser Black-backed and GREAT BLACK-BACKED Gulls were in the se corner of the reservoir.  On January 18, Riffe reported 1 ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 ad Thayer's Gulls at Pueblo Reservoir at the South Shore Marina.
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Kilpatrick on January 22 at Pueblo City Park.
  
Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 23, Gent reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.
   

The monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists will be on Monday, January 25 at 7:30 pm  in Ricketson Auditorium at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in City Park.  Bill Schomker will give a presentation on
"To the Sea and Shore". 
 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, January 30 will be to Cherry Creek State Park led by Mary Keihler (303-771-1421).   Meet at 0830 at the marina for 1/2 day trip, lunch optional.  Brings scopes if you have one.  Parks Pass required.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, January 31 will be to 88th and the Platte River led by Chishun Kwong and Joanna Chan (720-304-2073).  Meet at 0900 at parking lot at 88th and Platte for 1/2 trip.  Scopes would be helpful.

[Dave Leatherman]

Joyce/COBIRDERS,

Be advised, I think the White-winged Crossbills at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins (Larimer) are now officially MIA.  I have not seen them my last four visits (Jan 21, 22, 23. and 25).  It was fun while it lasted, right?  They have fooled me so many times in so many respects, that I am hesitant to guess what is going on, but perhaps they are nesting in the neighborhood near the cemetery.  The thing that confuses me is how territorial to the south-central part of the cemetery they were acting right up until last seen on the January 18th.  That would make their visit a total of 58 days, assuming (which is presumptuous) their discovery on 22 November 09 was truly their arrival date.

 

Dave Leatherman

Fort Collins

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 26, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Garfield) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo) 
Harris's Sparrow (Fremont)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta, *Mesa)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Mesa)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
 
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Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway.
--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.
On January 22 Hatch reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at the north end of West Gravel Lake in front of the cement structure at 88th and Dahlia.
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 24, Cobb reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on a lake on the west side of the Platte.
  

Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 22, Robinsong reported Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
--Gray-crowned (including Hepburns) Rosy-Finches were reported by Beason in the Hidden Valley Subdivision of Paonia at a feeder on January 23.
   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 22, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near  the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 24, Larson reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   
 
Fremont County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kilpatrick in Canon City on January 22.
 
Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneye were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 22, Filby reported 37 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.
 
Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 24  by Riffe.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.

The White-winged Crossbills have not been seen at Granview Cemetery since January 18.
 
Mesa County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Lambeth on the debris slope below the road between the 2 tunnels of the west entrance to Colorado National Monument on January 25.  90% were Black, 9% Gray-crowned, 1% Brown-capped.  A scope was needed.
  
Pueblo County:

--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.

--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Percival on January 25 at City Park.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Percival at Pueblo
City Park on January 23.

Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 23, Gent reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.
    

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 27, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, *Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Garfield, *Larimer, *Pueblo) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Glaucous Gull (*Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo)

PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo) 
Harris's Sparrow (Fremont)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta, Mesa)
Black Rosy-Finch (Mesa)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (*Routt)

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway.
--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.
On January 22 Hatch reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at the north end of West Gravel Lake in front of the cement structure at 88th and Dahlia.
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 24, Cobb reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on a lake on the west side of the Platte.
  
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 22, Robinsong reported Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
--Gray-crowned (including Hepburns) Rosy-Finches were reported by Beason in the Hidden Valley Subdivision of Paonia at a feeder on January 23.
   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 22, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near  the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 26, Owens, a visitor from Texas reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   

 
Fremont County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kilpatrick in Canon City on January 22.
 
Garfield County:

--36 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 22, Filby reported 37 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.

 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 24  by Riffe.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.

Leatherman had a quick view of the female flying over Section 2 on January 26.
--A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Rashid on Lake Estes on January 26.

 
Mesa County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Lambeth on the debris slope below the road between the 2 tunnels of the west entrance to Colorado National Monument on January 25.  90% were Black, 9% Gray-crowned, 1% Brown-capped.  A scope was needed.
  
Pueblo County:

--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was
relocated by Drummond on January 26.
--An ad Glaucous Gull was reported by Percival on January 12 at Pueblo Reservoir and relocated by Drummond on January 26.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Drummond on January 26 at City Park.

--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Percival at Pueblo
City Park on January 23.
 

Routt County:
--2 Common Redpolls were reported by Litteral on January 26  on the south side of Steamboat Springs in the Hunter's Ridge subdivision at
a feeder. 

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 28, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 5 am

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Garfield, Larimer, Pueblo) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
Northern Pygmy Owl (*Delta)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo)

PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo) 
Harris's Sparrow (Fremont)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta, Mesa)
Black Rosy-Finch (Mesa)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (*Routt)

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway.
--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.
On January 22 Hatch reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at the north end of West Gravel Lake in front of the cement structure at 88th and Dahlia.
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 24, Cobb reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on a lake on the west side of the Platte.
  
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 22, Robinsong reported Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
--Gray-crowned (including Hepburns) Rosy-Finches were reported by Beason in the Hidden Valley Subdivision of Paonia at a feeder on January 23.

--A Northern Pygmy Owl has been visiting the yard of Andrea Robinsong in Hotchkiss since January 24.  If you want to try to see the owl contact Andrea at 970-872-3952 (H) or 970-623-2113.

   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 22, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near  the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 26, Owens, a visitor from Texas reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   

 
Fremont County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kilpatrick in Canon City on January 22.
 
Garfield County:

--36 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 22, Filby reported 37 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.

 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 24  by Riffe.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.

Leatherman had a quick view of the female flying over Section 2 on January 26.
--A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Rashid on Lake Estes on January 26.
 

Mesa County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Lambeth on the debris slope below the road between the 2 tunnels of the west entrance to Colorado National Monument on January 25.  90% were Black, 9% Gray-crowned, 1% Brown-capped.  A scope was needed.
  
Pueblo County:

--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was
relocated by Drummond on January 26.
--An ad Glaucous Gull was reported by Percival on January 12 at Pueblo Reservoir and relocated by Drummond on January 26.

--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Percival on January 27 at City Park.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen as recently as January 24.
 
Routt County:
--2 f Common Redpolls were reported by Hughes coming to her thistle feeder in Steamboat Springs on January 24, then a m and f came on January 26 and 27.  She would be happy to have birders
visit to see the Common Redpolls.  She has moved the feeder so
that it is visible from the outside in case she is not home.  Her address is 1848 Hunters Court, Steamboat Springs, Phone: 970-870-6267, e-mail:  ski...@zirkel.us.  Park on the street or drive down driveway if you have 4 wheel drive.  If she is not home walk down the driveway and around the left side of the house to the side porch.  The feeder is hanging from the back porch, but is visible from the side porch.  Wear snow boots since the snow is rather deep on the side of the house.  If they are home, the best view is from her kitchen window.  Directions:  US 40 to Walton Creek Road.  Turn East onto Walton Creek Road.  Walton Creek Road to Village Drive.  Turn right on Village Drive and go to Meadow Lane.  Turn right on Meadow Land and go to first Stop Sign (Bear Drive).  Turn left on Bear Drive and go 2 blocks to Hunters Court.  Turn right on Hunters Court.  Her house is the 6th house on the right -- beige with light trim and a "Chateau Hughes" sign hanging from the front porch.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 29, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, January 29, 2010 at 4 pm

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Garfield, Larimer, Pueblo, *Summit) 

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Pueblo)

SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Northern Pygmy Owl (Delta)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo) 
Harris's Sparrow (Fremont, *Grand)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta, Mesa)
Black Rosy-Finch (Mesa)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (*Routt)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway.
--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.
On January 22 Hatch reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at the north end of West Gravel Lake in front of the cement structure at 88th and Dahlia.
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 24, Cobb reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on a lake on the west side of the Platte.
  
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 22, Robinsong reported Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
--Gray-crowned (including Hepburns) Rosy-Finches were reported by Beason in the Hidden Valley Subdivision of Paonia at a feeder on January 23.
--A Northern Pygmy Owl has been visiting the yard of Andrea Robinsong in Hotchkiss since January 24.  If you want to try to see the owl contact Andrea at 970-872-3952 (H) or 970-623-2113.
   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 22, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near  the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 28, Parchman reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   

 
Fremont County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Kilpatrick in Canon City on January 22.
 
Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 22, Filby reported 37 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.
 

Grand County:
--An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the feeders of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20.  His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby.

 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 24  by Riffe.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
Leatherman had a quick view of the female flying over Section 2 on January 26.
--A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Rashid on Lake Estes on January 26.
 
Mesa County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Lambeth on the debris slope below the road between the 2 tunnels of the west entrance to Colorado National Monument on January 25.  90% were Black, 9% Gray-crowned, 1% Brown-capped.  A scope was needed.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was
relocated by Drummond on January 26.
--An ad Glaucous Gull was reported by Percival on January 12 at Pueblo Reservoir and relocated by Drummond on January 26.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Percival on January 27 at City Park.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen as recently as January 24.
 
Routt County:
--2 f Common Redpolls were reported by Hughes coming to her thistle feeder in Steamboat Springs on January 24, then a m and f came on January 26 and 27.  She would be happy to have birders
visit to see the Common Redpolls.  She has moved the feeder so

that it is visible from the outside in case she is not home.  Her address is 1848 Hunters Court, Steamboat Springs, Phone: 970-870-6267, e-mail:  ski...@zirkel.us.  Park on the street or drive down driveway if you have 4 wheel drive.  If she is not home walk down the driveway and around the left side of the house to the side porch.  The feeder is hanging from the back porch, but is visible from the side porch.  Wear snow boots since the snow is rather deep on the side of the house.  If they are home, the best view is from her kitchen window.  Directions:  US 40 to Walton Creek Road.  Turn East onto Walton Creek Road.  Walton Creek Road to Village Drive.  Turn right on Village Drive and go to Meadow Lane.  Turn right on Meadow Land and go to first Stop Sign (Bear Drive).  Turn left on Bear Drive and go 2 blocks to Hunters Court.  Turn right on Hunters Court.  Her house is the 6th house on the right -- beige with light trim and a "Chateau Hughes" sign hanging from the front porch.  Hughes reported that the Common Redpolls have not been seen since January 27.  Once they appear on the RBA they seem
to disappear.
 
Summit County:
--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 

[Douglas Kibbe]

A small offering of birdseed induced the subject to show itself behind the Red Rocks Trading Post this morning
 
Doug Kibbe  Littleton

[Douglas Kibbe]

Although a large white bird from the arctic, the imm. Glaucous Gull on a small pond southwest of the junction of Lowell Blvd. and Rt 7 (aka Baseline Rd., aka 168th Ave., aka Co. Rd. 2) has yet to have much of a following.  It is apparently the first Broomfield County record?
Use caution if viewing from Baseline Road/Rt 7 (aka ....etc )
 
Doug Kibbe Littleton

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 30, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Garfield, Larimer, Pueblo, Summit) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Glaucous Gull (*Broomfield, Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)

Northern Pygmy Owl (Delta)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo) 

Harris's Sparrow (*Grand)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Delta, Mesa)
Black Rosy-Finch (Mesa)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 

Common Redpoll (Routt)

 
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Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway.
--Long-tailed Ducks were reported by Roller and Breitsch on January 4.
On January 22 Hatch reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks at the north end of West Gravel Lake in front of the cement structure at 88th and Dahlia.
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 24, Cobb reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on a lake on the west side of the Platte.
 

Broomfield County:
--An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29.

  
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 22, Robinsong reported Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
--Gray-crowned (including Hepburns) Rosy-Finches were reported by Beason in the Hidden Valley Subdivision of Paonia at a feeder on January 23.
--A Northern Pygmy Owl has been visiting the yard of Andrea Robinsong in Hotchkiss since January 24.  If you want to try to see the owl contact Andrea at 970-872-3952 (H) or 970-623-2113.
   
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported by Henwood along the S.  
Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.
On January 22, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrrow's Goldeneye near  the Florida Bridge.
 
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 28, Parchman reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   
  

Garfield County:
--36 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Filby at Coryell Ranch Ponds in Carbondale on January 17.  On January 22, Filby reported 37 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch Ponds.
 
Grand County:

--An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29.   His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby.  Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street.  There has also been a Lark Sparrow around.  The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School.  Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429.
 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 29  by Kibbe.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    January 31, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Larimer, Pueblo, Summit) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Broomfield, Pueblo)

SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
Northern Pygmy Owl (Delta)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Fremont, *Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Grand)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Mesa)

Black Rosy-Finch (Mesa)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (Routt)
 
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Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway.

--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.

 
Broomfield County:
--An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29.
  
Delta County:

--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 30, Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
 -Northern Pygmy Owl has been visiting the yard of Andrea Robinsong in Hotchkiss since January 24.  If you want to try to see the owl contact Andrea at 970-872-3952 (H) or 970-623-2113.

   
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 28, Parchman reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   
 

Fremont County:
--Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on January 30 which she first spotted on October 29.

   
Grand County:
--An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29.   His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby.  Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street.  There has also been a Lark Sparrow around.  The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School.  Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429.
 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 29  by Kibbe.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
Leatherman had a quick view of the female flying over Section 2 on January 26.
--A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Rashid on Lake Estes on January 26.
 
Mesa County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Lambeth on the debris slope below the road between the 2 tunnels of the west entrance to Colorado National Monument on January 25.  90% were Black, 9% Gray-crowned, 1% Brown-capped.  A scope was needed.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26.
--An ad Glaucous Gull was reported by Percival on January 12 at Pueblo Reservoir and relocated by Drummond on January 26.

--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Hinds on January 30.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Hinds on January 30 at Pueblo City Park.

 
Routt County:
--2 f Common Redpolls were reported by Hughes coming to her thistle feeder in Steamboat Springs on January 24, then a m and f came on January 26 and 27.  She would be happy to have birders
visit to see the Common Redpolls.  She has moved the feeder so
that it is visible from the outside in case she is not home.  Her address is 1848 Hunters Court, Steamboat Springs, Phone: 970-870-6267, e-mail:  ski...@zirkel.us.  Park on the street or drive down driveway if you have 4 wheel drive.  If she is not home walk down the driveway and around the left side of the house to the side porch.  The feeder is hanging from the back porch, but is visible from the side porch.  Wear snow boots since the snow is rather deep on the side of the house.  If they are home, the best view is from her kitchen window.  Directions:  US 40 to Walton Creek Road.  Turn East onto Walton Creek Road.  Walton Creek Road to Village Drive.  Turn right on Village Drive and go to Meadow Lane.  Turn right on Meadow Land and go to first Stop Sign (Bear Drive).  Turn left on Bear Drive and go 2 blocks to Hunters Court.  Turn right on Hunters Court.  Her house is the 6th house on the right -- beige with light trim and a "Chateau Hughes" sign hanging from the front porch.  Hughes reported that the Common Redpolls have not been seen since January 27.  Once they appear on the RBA they seem
to disappear.
 
Summit County:
--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 

Weld County:

--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 30, Zilly reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 1, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 1, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, *Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Larimer, *Pueblo, Summit) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Broomfield, Pueblo)
Greater Roadrunner (*Otero)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Northern Pygmy Owl (Delta)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, *Pueblo)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (*Clear Creek)

PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Grand)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Snow Bunting (*Park)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Mesa)
Black Rosy-Finch (Mesa)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer) 
Common Redpoll (Routt)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--A male Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Lechleitner by the water tower on January 10.  On January 24, Cobb reported a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte south of 88th near the spillway.

--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.  On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir.

 
Broomfield County:
--An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29.
 

Clear Creek County:
--An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure of the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31.  He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit.

  
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 30, Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
 -Northern Pygmy Owl has been visiting the yard of Andrea Robinsong in Hotchkiss since January 24.  If you want to try to see the owl contact Andrea at 970-872-3952 (H) or 970-623-2113.
   
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 31, Modesitt and Hundertmark reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   

 
Fremont County:
--Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on January 30 which she first spotted on October 29.
   
Grand County:
--An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29.   His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby.  Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street.  There has also been a Lark Sparrow around.  The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School.  Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429.
 
Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 30  by Wilberding.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman
reported the pair was seen in the west end of Section 9 in the morning and south part of Section 1 in the afternoon on January 18.
Leatherman had a quick view of the female flying over Section 2 on January 26.
--A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Rashid on Lake Estes on January 26.
 
Mesa County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Lambeth on the debris slope below the road between the 2 tunnels of the west entrance to Colorado National Monument on January 25.  90% were Black, 9% Gray-crowned, 1% Brown-capped.  A scope was needed.

Otero County:
--Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31.
 
Park County:
--A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on Janaury 31.  CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26.  Mark Miller reported  that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31.

--An ad Glaucous Gull was reported by Percival on January 12 at Pueblo Reservoir and relocated by Drummond on January 26.

--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller  on January 31.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park.

 
Routt County:
--2 f Common Redpolls were reported by Hughes coming to her thistle feeder in Steamboat Springs on January 24, then a m and f came on January 26 and 27.  She would be happy to have birders
visit to see the Common Redpolls.  She has moved the feeder so
that it is visible from the outside in case she is not home.  Her address is 1848 Hunters Court, Steamboat Springs, Phone: 970-870-6267, e-mail:  ski...@zirkel.us.  Park on the street or drive down driveway if you have 4 wheel drive.  If she is not home walk down the driveway and around the left side of the house to the side porch.  The feeder is hanging from the back porch, but is visible from the side porch.  Wear snow boots since the snow is rather deep on the side of the house.  If they are home, the best view is from her kitchen window.  Directions:  US 40 to Walton Creek Road.  Turn East onto Walton Creek Road.  Walton Creek Road to Village Drive.  Turn right on Village Drive and go to Meadow Lane.  Turn right on Meadow Land and go to first Stop Sign (Bear Drive).  Turn left on Bear Drive and go 2 blocks to Hunters Court.  Turn right on Hunters Court.  Her house is the 6th house on the right -- beige with light trim and a "Chateau Hughes" sign hanging from the front porch.  Hughes reported that the Common Redpolls have not been seen since January 27.  Once they appear on the RBA they seem
to disappear.
 
Summit County:
--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 

Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 30, Zilly reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.
 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by Chris Owns (303-772-6048).  Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center.  From I-25, take exit 240.  Go west 4 miles on Co 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, the 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave.  Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748).  Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit 1-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, the north 2 blocks to parking lot on right.  Bring lunch and drinking water.  State Parks pass may be needed.

[Douglas Kibbe]

Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31, we watched the Red-shouldered Hawk harass a great horned owl and hunt on the south side of the stream at the Kodak Wildlife Area near Windsor.
 Doug Kibbe

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Date:    February 2, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Pueblo, Summit) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Broomfield)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, Pueblo)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek)
Carolina Wren (*Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Grand)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Snow Bunting (Park)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Pueblo)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Pueblo)

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:

--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.  On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir.
 
Broomfield County:
--An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29.
 
Clear Creek County:
--An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure of the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31.  He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit.
  
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 30, Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
    

El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On January 31, Modesitt and Hundertmark reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   
 
Fremont County:
--Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on January 30 which she first spotted on October 29.
   
Grand County:
--An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29.   His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby.  Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street.  There has also been a Lark Sparrow around.  The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School.  Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429.
 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 30  by Wilberding.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 

Otero County:
--Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31.
 
Park County:
--A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on Janaury 31.  CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26.  Mark Miller reported  that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31.

--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller  on January 31.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park.

--A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks.  It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1.  Birders are welcome to try for the bird.  His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 south of Rye.  Park in the driveway or on Norton.
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days.  

  
Summit County:
--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 

Weld County:

--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 31, Kibbe reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by Chris Owns (303-772-6048).  Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center.  From I-25, take exit 240.  Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, the 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave.  Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 3, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

TRUMPETER SWAN (*Otero)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, *Denver, Pueblo, Summit) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)

Glaucous Gull (Broomfield)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)

SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, Pueblo)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek)

Chihuahuan Raven (*Weld)
Carolina Wren (Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Field Sparrow (*Otero)

Harris's Sparrow (Grand)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Snow Bunting (Park)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

 
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Adams County:
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.  On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir.
 
Broomfield County:
--An immature Glaucous Gull was reported by Kibbe in Broomfield on a pond in the SW corner of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Hwy 7 on January 29.
 
Clear Creek County:

--An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure on the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31.  He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit.

  
Delta County:
--8 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Beason at Confluence Park on the Gunnison River from the public parking lot on January 19.  On January 30, Garrison reported 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park.
 

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 1, Henwood reported the male Barrow's Goldeneye near the Florida bridge.
    
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.  On February 2, Colorado Ben reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   

 
Fremont County:
--Moss refound a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Centennial Park in Canon City on January 30 which she first spotted on October 29.
   
Grand County:
--An adult Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Brad Clements in Granby since January 20 and seen as recently as January 29.   His address is 213 W. Topaz Ave, Granby.  Brad says to check the large spruce trees in the front and along the street.  There has also been a Lark Sparrow around.  The house is across the street to the north of Granby Elementary School.  Brad's phone number is 970-887-9429.
 
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on January 30  by Wilberding.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 

Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbill was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2.  The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2.

 
Otero County:
--Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31.

--5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2.  Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting.  But the swans took off and headed SE.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2.

 
Park County:
--A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on Janaury 31.  CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26.  Mark Miller reported  that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller  on January 31.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park.

--A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks.  It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1.  Birders are welcome to try for the bird.  His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye.  Park in the driveway or on Norton.

--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days.  
  
Summit County:
--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant on December 28.  On January 27, O'Brien reported 11 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment plant. 

Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On January 31, Kibbe reported the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the Kodak SWA.

--A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Hall on January 31 at I-25 where it crosses the St Vrain River.  This is east of Longmont.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, February 6 will be to the Longmont area led by Chris Owns (303-772-6048).  Meet the leader a 0830 at Jim Hamm Nature Center.  From I-25, take exit 240.  Go west 4 miles on CO 119 to Boulder/Weld County Line Road, then 2 miles north to park on left at E. 17th Ave.  Bring lunch and drinking water as trip will go until 1 or 2 pm.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748).  Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit 1-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right.  Bring lunch and drinking water.  State Parks pass may be needed.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 4, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Denver, Pueblo, Summit) 

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Glaucous Gull (Broomfield)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)

SNOWY OWL (El Paso)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Fremont, Pueblo)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek)

Chihuahuan Raven (Weld)

Carolina Wren (Pueblo)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)

Field Sparrow (Otero)
Harris's Sparrow (*Adams, Grand)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Snow Bunting (Park)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:

--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.  On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir.  On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
--A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3.  The Arsenal is noW open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748).  Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit I-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right.  Bring lunch and drinking water.  State Parks pass may be needed.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 6, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (*Adams)

TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Denver, Pueblo) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)

SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Prowers)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (*Prowers, Pueblo)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Clear Creek)
Chihuahuan Raven (Weld)
Carolina Wren (Pueblo)

Winter Wren (*Jefferson)

PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Field Sparrow (Otero)

Harris's Sparrow (Adams)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Snow Bunting (Park)
Northern Cardinal (*Prowers)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.  On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir.  On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.

On February 4, Kibbe reported 1 Long-tailed Duck and several Barrow's Goldeneyes on a reservoir on the west side of the Platte and south of 88th and a Barrow's Goldeneye on the Platte near the viewing platform.
--A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3.  The Arsenal is now open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
--A Mute Swan was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the north side of 88th about 1/4 miles west of I-76 intersection on February 4.

 
Clear Creek County:
--An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Dan Maynard near the road closure on the back side of Guanella Pass on January 31.  He also reported 3 White-tailed Ptarmigan about a 1/2 mile from the summit.
   

Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 1, Henwood reported the male Barrow's Goldeneye near the Florida bridge.
    
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 5, Boswell reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   
    
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on February 5  by Arnesen.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5.  It was heard singing along the Tree Bridge Trail.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2.  The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2.

 
Otero County:
--Two Greater Roadrunners were reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31.
--5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2.  Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting.  But the swans took off and headed SE.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2.
 
Park County:

--A Snow Bunting was reported by Kalbach on CR 24 about a mile east of US 285 on January 31.  CR 24 is about halfway between Fairplay and Antero Junction.

  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was relocated by Drummond on January 26.  Mark Miller reported  that he heard the Long-tailed Duck singing almost like yodeling on January 31.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31.
--A 1st year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pine just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  It was with Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Juncos.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Mark Miller  on January 31.
--A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was found by Maynard on January 19 and seen again by Mark Miller on January 31 at Pueblo City Park.
--A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks.  It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1.  Birders are welcome to try for the bird.  His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye.  Park in the driveway or on Norton.
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days.  
  

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 7, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Adams)
TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, *Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, *Boulder, Denver, *Pueblo) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (*Boulder)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Pueblo)
Greater Roadrunner (*Otero)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Prowers)
Carolina Wren (Pueblo)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (*Otero)
Field Sparrow (*Otero)

Harris's Sparrow (Adams)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Prowers)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
Black Rosy-Finch (Pueblo)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.  On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir.  On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
On February 4, Kibbe reported 1 Long-tailed Duck and several Barrow's Goldeneyes on a reservoir on the west side of the Platte and south of 88th and a Barrow's Goldeneye on the Platte near the viewing platform.
--A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3.  The Arsenal is now open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

--A Mute Swan was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the north side of 88th about 1/4 mile west of I-76 intersection on February 4.
 
Boulder County:
--An adult male Barrow's Goldeneye, a few ad Thayer's Gulls and 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Szeliga at Erie Reservoir on February 6.

    
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 1, Henwood reported the male Barrow's Goldeneye near the Florida bridge.
    
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 6, Martin reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   
    
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on February 6  by Burke.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5.  It was heard singing along the Tree Bridge Trail.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2.  The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2.
 
Otero County:

--5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2.  Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting.  But the swans took off and headed SE.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2.

--3 Greater Roadrunners, 1 Rufous-crowned Sparrow and 1 Field Sparrow were reported by Leatherman in Higbee Canyon on February 6.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW) on February 5, Leatherman reported 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker and a pair of Northern Cardinals in the south end.
--1 first winter YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Leatherman in Willow Creek Park in Lamar on February 5.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was reported by Percival on the west side of the reservoir on February 6.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31.  The Goldeneye was
relocated on the west side of the reservoir by Percival on February 6.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6.

--A Carolina Wren has been visiting the yard of Dave Silverman in Rye for about two weeks.  It spent about 10 minutes at his suet feeder on February 1.  Birders are welcome to try for the bird.  His yard is in the NW corner of Birch and Norton about 1.5 miles south of Rye.  Park in the driveway or on Norton.
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches are being seen at area feeders in Rye since late November according to Silverman especially on cold snowy days.  
  
Weld County:

--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On February 5, Sanders saw the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK fly through the area.

  
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, February 7 will be to the Eastern Plains look for wintering Raptors led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748).  Meet the leader at 0700 at the Division of Wildlife, 5050 N. Broadway -- exit I-25 at 58th Ave, go west 2 blocks to Broadway, then north 2 blocks to parking lot on right.  Bring lunch and drinking water.  State Parks pass may be needed.
 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, Feburary 13 will be to Valley Country Club in Arapahoe County led by Mary Cay Burger (303-771-3431).  Meet the Leader at 0800 at the west end of the parking lot.  Bring lunch, water and wear hiking/snow boots.  Between I-25 and Parker Road drive Arapahoe Road to Jordan Road.  Go north on Jordan Rod about a 1/4 of a mile.  Turn right at the stop sign at East  Caley Ave.  Proceed east until you enter the parking lot of Valley Country Club.  We will explore 27 acres of undeveloped land along Cherry Creek plu the gold course and ponds.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, Feburary 14 will be to Gateway Mesa and Kingery feeders led by Urling and Hugh Kingery (303-814-2723 or cell use only on day of trip 303-641-8823).  Meet at 0900 at Gateway Mesa Open Space parking lot (No outhouse).  Hike 2-3 miles along Gateway Mesa, on the east edge of Castle Rock, then go to the Kingery's house for lunch.  Bring your lunch.
Directions: 
From I-26, take Exit 184; left over I-25 on Founders Parkway aka Co 86 and continue 4.56 miles to a traffic light (Founder's Marketplace on SW corner).  Turn left (east) on CO 86.  Go about a mile to the next traffic light (enderud Blve on right, High Point on left; about 1/2 east of the Enderud traffic light, as the highway start down the hill, turn right into the Gateway Mesa Open Space Parking Lot.
 
or  From Parker Road, turn right at the traffic light in Franktown.  Go west about 3 miles --the highway climbs a hill as it swings left.  Almost at the top of the hill, turn left into the Gateway Mesa parking lot.  The entrance has brown signs in both directions.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 8, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 8, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Adams)
TRUMPETER SWAN (Otero)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Boulder, *Garfield, Pueblo) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (*Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Boulder, *Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Boulder, Pueblo)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Prowers)

Chihuahuan Raven (*Boulder)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
PINE WARBLER (*Pueblo)
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Otero)
Field Sparrow (Otero)
Harris's Sparrow (Adams)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Fremont, Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

Adams County:
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.  On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir.  On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
On February 4, Kibbe reported 1 Long-tailed Duck and several Barrow's Goldeneyes on a reservoir on the west side of the Platte and south of 88th and a Barrow's Goldeneye on the Platte near the viewing platform.
--A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3.  The Arsenal is now open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
--A Mute Swan was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the north side of 88th about 1/4 mile west of I-76 intersection on February 4.
 
Boulder County:
--An adult male Barrow's Goldeneye, a few ad Thayer's Gulls and 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Szeliga at Erie Reservoir on February 6.

--A 1-st cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 Chihuahuan Ravens were reported by Szeliga at Thomas Reservoir on February 7.  Thomas Reservoir is in Erie on 119th St, south of Isabelle Road.

        
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 6, Martin reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.  
 

Fremont County:
--A GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Rich Miller at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on October 20, 2009.   The sparrow was relocated by Peterson at Tunnel Drive on February 6, 2010.
 
Garfield County:
--A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Filby at the Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale on February 6. 
--Filby reported that at least 192 Barrow's Goldeneyes came in to roost at Coryell Ranch Pond at 5 pm on February 6.  They
watched from CR 109.  Filby warned that they do not come in to roost every night and usually come in late and leave early.

    
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on February 6  by Burke.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5.  It was heard singing along the Tree Bridge Trail.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2.  The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2.
 
Otero County:
--5 TRUMPETER SWANS were reported by Duane Nelson on Valco Pond east of Rocky Ford on February 2.  Oswald spotted them on his way to work and Nelson confirmed the sighting.  But the swans took off and headed SE.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Oswald in Higbee on January 31 and Duane Nelson refound it on February 2.
--3 Greater Roadrunners, 1 Rufous-crowned Sparrow and 1 Field Sparrow were reported by Leatherman in Higbee Canyon on February 6.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW) on February 5, Leatherman reported 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker and a pair of Northern Cardinals in the south end.
--1 first winter YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Leatherman in Willow Creek Park in Lamar on February 5.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was reported by Percival on the west side of the reservoir on February 6.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31.  The Goldeneye was
relocated on the west side of the reservoir by Percival on February 6.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6.

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Peterson at Pueblo Reservoir below the dam on February 6.
--A first year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pines just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Peterson on Feburary 6.
  
Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On February 7, the DFO Field Trip led by Kellner saw the hawk at the Kodak SWA.
  
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, Feburary 13 will be to Valley Country Club in Arapahoe County led by Mary Cay Burger (303-771-3431).  Meet the Leader at 0800 at the west end of the parking lot.  Bring lunch, water and wear hiking/snow boots.  Between I-25 and Parker Road drive Arapahoe Road to Jordan Road.  Go north on Jordan Rod about a 1/4 of a mile.  Turn right at the stop sign at East  Caley Ave.  Proceed east until you enter the parking lot of Valley Country Club.  We will explore 27 acres of undeveloped land along Cherry Creek plus the golf course and ponds.

 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, Feburary 14 will be to Gateway Mesa and Kingery feeders led by Urling and Hugh Kingery (303-814-2723 or cell use only on day of trip 303-641-8823).  Meet at 0900 at Gateway Mesa Open Space parking lot (No outhouse).  Hike 2-3 miles along Gateway Mesa, on the east edge of Castle Rock, then go to the Kingery's house for lunch.  Bring your lunch.
Directions: 

From I-25, take Exit 184; left over I-25 on Founders Parkway aka CO 86 and continue 4.56 miles to a traffic light (Founder's Marketplace on SW corner).  Turn left (east) on CO 86.  Go about a mile to the next traffic light (enderud Blve on right, High Point on left; about 1/2 east of the Enderud traffic light, as the highway start down the hill, turn right into the Gateway Mesa Open Space Parking Lot.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 9, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Mute Swan (Adams)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Boulder, Garfield, Pueblo) 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Boulder, Pueblo)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Prowers)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Prowers)

Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Otero)
Field Sparrow (Otero)
Harris's Sparrow (Adams)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Fremont, Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Prowers)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
 
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Adams County:
--On January 23, Sanders reported a male Barrow's Goldeneye and 3 Long-tailed Ducks on a lake on the west side of the Platte.  On January 30, Kwong reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a Barrow's Goldeneye on a pond south of 88th and west of the Platte.  On January 31, Bruening reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f) on the Thornton Water Supply Reservoir.  On February 3, Beltz reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
On February 4, Kibbe reported 1 Long-tailed Duck and several Barrow's Goldeneyes on a reservoir on the west side of the Platte and south of 88th and a Barrow's Goldeneye on the Platte near the viewing platform.
--A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow was reported by Beltz at the feeders at the visitor center at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on February 3.  The Arsenal is now open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
--A Mute Swan was reported by Kibbe on a pond on the north side of 88th about 1/4 mile west of I-76 intersection on February 4.
 
Boulder County:
--An adult male Barrow's Goldeneye, a few ad Thayer's Gulls and 1 ad Lesser Black-backed Gull were reported by Szeliga at Erie Reservoir on February 6.
--A 1-st cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 Chihuahuan Ravens were reported by Szeliga at Thomas Reservoir on February 7.  Thomas Reservoir is in Erie on 119th St, south of Isabelle Road.
        
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 8, Green reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.  

 
Fremont County:
--A GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Rich Miller at Tunnel Drive in Canon City on October 20, 2009.   The sparrow was relocated by Peterson at Tunnel Drive on February 6, 2010.
 
Garfield County:
--A female Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Filby at the Ranch at Roaring Fork in Carbondale on February 6. 
--Filby reported that at least 192 Barrow's Goldeneyes came in to roost at Coryell Ranch Pond at 5 pm on February 6.  They
watched from CR 109.  Filby warned that they do not come in to roost every night and usually come in late and leave early.
    
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19 and was seen by several birders.  The sparrow was seen on February 6  by Burke.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5.  It was heard singing along the Tree Bridge Trail.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  After last being seen on January 26, Leatherman reported that the pair returned to the SE corner (sections 9, 8, & G) on February 2.  The pair was present in the cemetery for over 3 hours on February 2.
 
Otero County:

--3 Greater Roadrunners, 1 Rufous-crowned Sparrow and 1 Field Sparrow were reported by Leatherman in Higbee Canyon on February 6.
 
Prowers County:
--At Lamar Community College Woods (LCCW) on February 5, Leatherman reported 1 m Red-bellied Woodpecker and a pair of Northern Cardinals in the south end.
--1 first winter YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was reported by Leatherman in Willow Creek Park in Lamar on February 5.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck was reported by Santangelo on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir on January 23.  The Long-tailed Duck was reported by Percival on the west side of the reservoir on February 6.
--A m Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Mark Miller on Pueblo Reservoir on the SWA side on January 31.  The Goldeneye was
relocated on the west side of the reservoir by Percival on February 6.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6.
--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Peterson at Pueblo Reservoir below the dam on February 6.
--A first year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pines just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Peterson on Feburary 6.
  
Weld County:
--An imm RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was reported by DeFonso at the Kodak SWA near Windsor on January 6.  It was discovered earlier by Elens.  The hawk is moving around.  On February 7, the DFO Field Trip led by Kellner saw the hawk at the Kodak SWA.
  

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, Feburary 13 will be to Valley Country Club in Arapahoe County led by Mary Cay Burger (303-771-3431).  Meet the Leader at 0800 at the west end of the parking lot.  Bring lunch, water and wear hiking/snow boots.  Between I-25 and Parker Road drive Arapahoe Road to Jordan Road.  Go north on Jordan Road about a 1/4 of a mile.  Turn right at the stop sign at East  Caley Ave.  Proceed east until you enter the parking lot of Valley Country Club.  We will explore 27 acres of undeveloped land along Cherry Creek plus the golf course and ponds.

 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, Feburary 14 will be to Gateway Mesa and Kingery feeders led by Urling and Hugh Kingery (303-814-2723 or cell use only on day of trip 303-641-8823).  Meet at 0900 at Gateway Mesa Open Space parking lot (No outhouse).  Hike 2-3 miles along Gateway Mesa, on the east edge of Castle Rock, then go to the Kingery's house for lunch.  Bring your lunch.
Directions: 

From I-25, take Exit 184; left over I-25 on Founders Parkway aka CO 86 and continue 4.56 miles to a traffic light (Founder's Marketplace on SW corner).  Turn left (east) on CO 86.  Continue on CO 86 at the  traffic light (Enderud Blvd on right, High Point on left;  go about 1/2 mile east of the Enderud traffic light, as the highway starts down the hill, turn right into the Gateway Mesa Open Space Parking Lot.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 22, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, February 22, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Denver, Pueblo, Summit) 
Thayer's Gull (Boulder, Broomfield, Pueblo)
ICELAND GULL (Broomfield)
Glaucous Gull (Broomfield)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Broomfield, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)

Winter Wren (Jefferson)
PINE WARBLER (Pueblo)
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Otero)
Field Sparrow (Otero)

Lapland Longspur (*Weld)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Summit)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
Common Redpoll (*Garfield)

 
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Broomfield County:
--A 1st-cycle ICELAND GULL was reported by Peterson at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on Lowell Blvd, just south of Hwy 7 on February 13.  Probably the same bird was seen by Wild on Glasser Reservoir on February 15 along with an ad Thayer's Gull.  Glasser Reservolir is located just north of Holy Family High School. 
--An ad Glaucous Gull was seen at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond by Wild on February 15.  Also seen there on the 15th were a 1st-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull and 3 Thayer's Gulls (2ad, 1 1-st cycle).
--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Schmoker at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on February 21.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 21, Schmoker reported the male
Barrow's by Florida bridge.
        
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 16, Deininger reported that owl was seen in the same neighborhood.   Nunes reported that the owl was not seen on February 21.
 
Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale on February 21.  If you want to try to see it
contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178.  The feeders are not
visible from the road.
      
Jefferson County:
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5 along the tree bridge trail.  The wren was seen with a Gray Catbird in the same area on February 20 by Chavez.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Brown
reported seeing the pair in the SE corner of the cemetery on February 17.
 
Otero County:
--3 Greater Roadrunners, 1 Rufous-crowned Sparrow and 1 Field Sparrow were reported by Leatherman in Higbee Canyon on February 6.  Deininger reported a Field Sparrow  in Higbee on February 13 and 2 Roadrunners in Higbee on February 14.
 
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.  Percival Reported an ad Lesser Black-backed Gull and an ad Thayer's Gull at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 13.

--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6.

--A 1st-cycle Thayer's Gull was reported by Peterson at Pueblo Reservoir below the dam on February 6 and was seen again by Blackburn on February 18.
--A first year f PINE WARBLER was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park in pines just east of Duck Pond on January 18.  The PINE WARBLER was refound by Percvial on Feburary 13.
 
Summit County:
--1 Gray-crowned and 1 Hepburn's Rosy-Finch were reported by Nims at North Peak of Keystone Ski Area on February 17.
--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue Water Treatment Plant on December 28,  On January 17, Nims found 3 Barrow'sn Goldeneyes at the treatment
plant.
  
Weld County:
--3 Lapland Longspurs were reported by Lefko on Hwy 85 between Nunn and Pierce on February 21.
  
The next monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologoists will be held on Monday, February 22 at 7:30 pm in the Ricketson Auditorium at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  The subject will be "Dragonflies and Damselflies of Colorado" presented by Dave Leatherman.
 
The DFO field trip for Saturday, February 27 will be to 88th and the Platte River led by Lou Mazzola (303-666-2142).  Meet the leader at 0800 at E. 88th and the South Platte River.  From I-76, take E 88th ave exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles then turn south at Colorado Blvd.  Turn left again into the parking lot for the South Platte River Greeyway Trailhead.  Half day trip, lunch is optional.
 
The DFO field trip for Sunday, February 28 will be to the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt led by Patty Echelmeyer (303-233-4947).  Meet the leader a 0830 at Prospect Park Lake, south of West 44th ave. just east of Robb St.  Easy walk along mostly wheelchair accessible trails.  Half day trip, lunch is optional.  Bring drinking water.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 23, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Denver, Pueblo, Summit) 
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder, Broomfield, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (*El Paso)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Weld)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Summit)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)

Common Redpoll (Garfield)

 
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Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on February 22.
 
Broomfield County:
--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Schmoker at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on February 21.  The pond is on Lowell BLvd, just south of Hwy 7.

 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 21, Schmoker reported the male
Barrow's by Florida bridge.
        
El Paso County:

--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 20, Lee reported that a visitor from Arizona saw the owl fly north on the east side of McKissick Road.  

 
Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale on February 21.  If you want to try to see it
contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178.  The feeders are not
visible from the road.
      
Jefferson County:
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5 along the tree bridge trail.  The wren was seen with a Gray Catbird in the same area on February 20 by Chavez.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Brown

reported seeing the pair in the SE corner of the cemetery on February 18 and on February 20, Leatherman has a flyover of
the crossbills.

  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn. 

--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Blackburn on February 18.

 
Summit County:
--1 Gray-crowned and 1 Hepburn's Rosy-Finch were reported by Nims at North Peak of Keystone Ski Area on February 17.

--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue Water Treatment Plant on December 28,  On January 17, Nims found 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment

plant.
  
Weld County:
--3 Lapland Longspurs were reported by Lefko on Hwy 85 between Nunn and Pierce on February 21.
  

The DFO field trip for Saturday, February 27 will be to 88th and the Platte River led by Lou Mazzola (303-666-2142).  Meet the leader at 0800 at E. 88th and the South Platte River.  From I-76, take E 88th Ae exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles then turn south at Colorado Blvd.  Turn left again into the parking lot for the South Platte River Greenway Trailhead.  Half day trip, lunch is optional.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 24, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Denver, Pueblo, Summit) 
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Broomfield, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
SNOWY OWL (El Paso)

Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Weld)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Summit)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)

Common Redpoll (*Garfield)

 
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Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.

 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on February 22.
 
Broomfield County:

--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Schmoker at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on February 21.  The pond is on Lowell Blvd, just south of Hwy 7.

 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 21, Schmoker reported the male
Barrow's by Florida bridge.
        
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 20, Lee reported that a visitor from Arizona saw the owl fly north on the east side of McKissick Road.  
 
Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale on February 21.  If you want to try to see it
contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178.  The feeders are not

visible from the road.  Filby reported that the Common Redpoll returned about 9 am on February 23.

      
Jefferson County:
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5 along the tree bridge trail.  The wren was seen with a Gray Catbird in the same area on February 20 by Chavez.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Brown

reported seeing the pair in the SE corner of the cemetery on February 18 and on February 20, Leatherman had a flyover of

the crossbills.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn. 
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Blackburn on February 18.
 
Summit County:
--1 Gray-crowned and 1 Hepburn's Rosy-Finch were reported by Nims at North Peak of Keystone Ski Area on February 17.
--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue Water Treatment Plant on December 28,  On January 17, Nims found 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment
plant.
  
Weld County:
--3 Lapland Longspurs were reported by Lefko on Hwy 85 between Nunn and Pierce on February 21.
  

The DFO field trip for Saturday, February 27 will be to 88th and the Platte River led by Lou Mazzola (303-666-2142).  Meet the leader at 0800 at E. 88th and the South Platte River.  From I-76, take E 88th Ave exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles then turn south at Colorado Blvd.  Turn left again into the parking lot for the South Platte River Greenway Trailhead.  Half day trip, lunch is optional.
 
The DFO field trip for Sunday, February 28 will be to the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt led by Patty Echelmeyer (303-233-4947).  Meet the leader a 0830 at Prospect Park Lake, south of West 44th Ave. just east of Robb St.  Easy walk along mostly wheelchair accessible trails.  Half day trip, lunch is optional.  Bring drinking water.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 25, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, *Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, *Delta, *Denver, Pueblo, Summit) 
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Broomfield, *Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Pueblo)

SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)

Field Sparrow (*Pueblo)

Lapland Longspur (Weld)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Summit)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)

Common Redpoll (Garfield)

 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.
 
Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on February 22.
 
Broomfield County:
--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Schmoker at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on February 21.  The pond is on Lowell Blvd, just south of Hwy 7.
 

Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 24, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.

        
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 20, Lee reported that a visitor from Arizona saw the owl fly north on the east side of McKissick Road.  
 
Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale on February 21.  If you want to try to see it
contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178.  The feeders are not
visible from the road.  Filby reported that the Common Redpoll returned about 9 am on February 23.
      
Jefferson County:
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5 along the tree bridge trail.  The wren was seen with a Gray Catbird in the same area on February 20 by Chavez.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Brown
reported seeing the pair in the SE corner of the cemetery on February 18 and on February 20, Leatherman had a flyover of
the crossbills.
  
Pueblo County:

--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.   Rich Miller reported seeing the Long-tailed Duck on February 24 with a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Rich Miller on February 24.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 26, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, February 26, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (*Mesa)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Adams, Delta, Denver, Pueblo, Summit) 

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Broomfield, Pueblo)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

SNOWY OWL (El Paso)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)

Field Sparrow (Pueblo)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)

Lapland Longspur (Weld)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Summit)
White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
Common Redpoll (Garfield)
 
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Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.

On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.

 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on February 22.
 
Broomfield County:
--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Schmoker at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on February 21.  The pond is on Lowell Blvd, just south of Hwy 7.
 
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 24, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
        
El Paso County:
--A SNOWY OWL was reported by Cipoletti on Hwy 24 east of Elbert Road on December 27.  Cipoletti refound the owl in the same area on January 8.   Directions:  On Hwy 24 drive east of Falcon to the first road east of Elbert Road, Scott Road W.  Turn south, turn right at next intersection, and right again onto Prairie View Lane.  Check roof tops and fence posts anywhere in area.  Look for whitewash on rooftops for favored perches.  Thanks to Bill Maynard for posting the information.   On February 20, Lee reported that a visitor from Arizona saw the owl fly north on the east side of McKissick Road.  
 
Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale on February 21.  If you want to try to see it
contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178.  The feeders are not
visible from the road.  Filby reported that the Common Redpoll returned about 9 am on February 23.
      
Jefferson County:
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5 along the tree bridge trail.  The wren was seen with a Gray Catbird in the same area on February 20 by Chavez.

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red ROcks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 25 by Henwood.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Brown
reported seeing the pair in the SE corner of the cemetery on February 18 and on February 20, Leatherman had a flyover of
the crossbills.
 

Mesa County:
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).  Stop and look north along the river.

  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.   Rich Miller reported seeing the Long-tailed Duck on February 24 with a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Rich Miller on February 24.
 
Summit County:
--1 Gray-crowned and 1 Hepburn's Rosy-Finch were reported by Nims at North Peak of Keystone Ski Area on February 17.

--Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Nims at the Blue Water Treatment Plant on December 28,  On February 17, Nims found 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the treatment

plant.
  
Weld County:
--3 Lapland Longspurs were reported by Lefko on Hwy 85 between Nunn and Pierce on February 21.
  
The DFO field trip for Saturday, February 27 will be to 88th and the Platte River led by Lou Mazzola (303-666-2142).  Meet the leader at 0800 at E. 88th and the South Platte River.  From I-76, take E 88th Ave exit, go west on 88th for 1.6 miles then turn south at Colorado Blvd.  Turn left again into the parking lot for the South Platte River Greenway Trailhead.  Half day trip, lunch is optional.
 

The DFO field trip for Sunday, February 28 will be to the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt led by Patty Echelmeyer (303-233-4947).  Meet the leader at 0830 at Prospect Park Lake, south of West 44th Ave. just east of Robb St.  Easy walk along mostly wheelchair accessible trails.  Half day trip, lunch is optional.  Bring drinking water.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 27, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Mesa)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Pueblo) 

Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder, Broomfield, Pueblo)

Glaucous Gull (*Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Field Sparrow (Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Weld)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Huerfano)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)
Common Redpoll (Garfield)
 
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Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.
On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on February 22.

--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26.

 
Broomfield County:
--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Schmoker at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on February 21.  The pond is on Lowell Blvd, just south of Hwy 7.
 
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 24, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
         

Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale on February 21.  If you want to try to see it
contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178.  The feeders are not
visible from the road.  Filby reported that the Common Redpoll returned about 9 am on February 23.
 

Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26.  If you
want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.

      
Jefferson County:
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5 along the tree bridge trail.  The wren was seen with a Gray Catbird in the same area on February 20 by Chavez.

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 25 by Henwood.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Brown
reported seeing the pair in the SE corner of the cemetery on February 18 and on February 20, Leatherman had a flyover of
the crossbills.
 
Mesa County:
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).  Stop and look north along the river.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.   Rich Miller reported seeing the Long-tailed Duck on February 24 with a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Rich Miller on February 24.
   

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    February 28, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Mesa)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Pueblo) 

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Broomfield, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Field Sparrow (Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (*Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Weld)
Rusty Blackbird (*Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

Common Redpoll (Garfield)
 
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Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.
On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on February 22.
--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26.
 
Broomfield County:
--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Schmoker at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on February 21.  The pond is on Lowell Blvd, just south of Hwy 7.
 
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 24, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
         
Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale on February 21.  If you want to try to see it
contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178.  The feeders are not
visible from the road.  Filby reported that the Common Redpoll returned about 9 am on February 23.
 
Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26.  If you
want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
      
Jefferson County:
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5 along the tree bridge trail.  The wren was seen with a Gray Catbird in the same area on February 20 by Chavez.

--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield.
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 27 by Bruening.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman reported that the pair spent much of the day in the SE corner (Section 9) on February 27.  They were seen carrying nesting material.

 
Mesa County:
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).  Stop and look north along the river.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.   Rich Miller reported seeing the Long-tailed Duck on February 24 with a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Rich Miller on February 24.
   
Weld County:
--3 Lapland Longspurs were reported by Lefko on Hwy 85 between Nunn and Pierce on February 21.
  

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

Date:    March 1, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 1, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Mesa)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, *Delta, Denver, Pueblo) 
MEW GULL (*Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Broomfield, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Field Sparrow (Pueblo)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Lapland Longspur (Weld)
Northern Cardinal (*Pueblo)
Rusty Blackbird (Jefferson)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
Common Redpoll (Garfield)
 
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Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.
On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Blackburn at Erie Reservoir on February 22.
--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26.
 
Broomfield County:
--2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Schmoker at the Indian Peaks Parkway pond on February 21.  The pond is on Lowell Blvd, just south of Hwy 7.
 
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.

On February 28, Stigen reported 17 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. 

 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 24, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
         
Garfield County:
--A Common Redpoll was reported by Filby at his feeders in Carbondale on February 21.  If you want to try to see it
contact Dick Filby at 970-704-9178.  The feeders are not
visible from the road.  Filby reported that the Common Redpoll returned about 9 am on February 23.
 
Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26.  If you
want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
      
Jefferson County:
--An Eastern Winter Wren was reported by Hansley in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on February 5 along the tree bridge trail.  The wren was seen with a Gray Catbird in the same area on February 20 by Chavez.
--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield.
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 27 by Bruening.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
 
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman reported that the pair spent much of the day in the SE corner (Section 9) on February 27.  They were seen carrying nesting material.  The White-winged Crossbill pair continued to be seen in the SE Corner (Section 9) on February 28 as reported by Leatherman.

 
Mesa County:
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).  Stop and look north along the river.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.   Rich Miller reported seeing the Long-tailed Duck on February 24 with a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Rich Miller on February 24.

--An ad MEW GULL was reported by Bill Maynard at Runyon Lake in Pueblo on February 27.
--The Northern Cardinal continues at the Stonemore Hills subdivision in Pueblo at least through February 27 as reported by Bill Maynard.  The bird was at the intersection of the entrance road and Stonemore Drive.

   
Weld County:
--3 Lapland Longspurs were reported by Lefko on Hwy 85 between Nunn and Pierce on February 21.
  

The DFO Field Trip for Thursday, March 4 will be to Canon City led by Charles THornton-Kolbe (303-377-7599) or cha...@pibird.com.  Meet the leader at 0600 at the Park 'n Ride off of I-25 at Yale Ave.  Carpools will be formed there.  Full day trip; bring water, lunch, and snacks, 2-way radio if you have one.  Dress in layers for changing weather conditions.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, March 6 will be to the Loveland Area led by Connie Kogler zblue...@gmail.com.  Meet the leader at 0800 at the Starbucks at 1317 Eagle Drive in Loveland.  Bring a sack lunch and water, as we will probably have lunch at Connie's house and watch those famous feeders.  Please e-mail Connie to register.  Trip should wrap up by 2 or 3 pm.
 
The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, March 7 will be to Walden Ponds with the Boulder Bird Club.  The trip will be led by Pat Heller.  Meet at 0900 at the Cottonwood Marsh parking lot.  Take Arapahoe Road in Boulder north to 75th St, turn north onto 75h and watch for signs to Walden Ponds on the left.  Half-day trip; bring water and snacks, and dress for weather.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 
Date:    March 2, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (*Mesa)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, *Jefferson, Pueblo) 
MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)

Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

Greater Roadrunner (*Otero)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Baca, *Prowers)
Field Sparrow (Pueblo)
White-throated Sparrow (*Otero)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (*Prowers, Pueblo)

Rusty Blackbird (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)

White-winged Crossbill (Larimer)

 
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Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.
On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
 

Baca County:
--At Two Buttes SWA on February 27, Floyd reported a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
 
Boulder County:

--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26.
  

Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
On February 28, Stigen reported 17 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. 
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On February 24, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
         

Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26.  If you
want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
      
Jefferson County:

--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield.
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 27 by Bruening.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.

--An adult Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Sanders on Coors Pond on the east side of McIntyre, south of Hwy 58 in Golden on March 1.  You will need a scope.
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman reported that the pair spent much of the day in the SE corner (Section 9) on February 27.  They were seen carrying nesting material.  The White-winged Crossbill pair continued to be seen in the SE Corner (Section 9) on March 1 as reported by Leatherman.
 
Mesa County:
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).  Stop and look north along the river.  Arnold relocated the Tundra Swans on March 1.
 
Otero County:
--Floyd reported 1 Greater Roadrunner and 1 White-throated Sparrow on Higbee Valley Road (CR 804) on February 28.
 
Prowers County:
--At Willow Creek in Lamar, Floyd reported 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers and a Northern Cardinal on February 27.

  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.   Rich Miller reported seeing the Long-tailed Duck on February 24 with a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Rich Miller on February 24.
--An ad MEW GULL was reported by Bill Maynard at Runyon Lake in Pueblo on February 27.
--The Northern Cardinal continues at the Stonemore Hills subdivision in Pueblo at least through February 27 as reported by Bill Maynard.  The bird was at the intersection of the entrance road and Stonemore Drive.
   

The DFO Field Trip for Thursday, March 4 will be to Canon City led by Charles Thornton-Kolbe (303-377-7599) or cha...@pibird.com.  Meet the leader at 0600 at the Park 'n Ride off of I-25 at Yale Ave.  Carpools will be formed there.  Full day trip; bring water, lunch, and snacks, 2-way radio if you have one.  Dress in layers for changing weather conditions.

 
The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, March 6 will be to the Loveland Area led by Connie Kogler zblue...@gmail.com.  Meet the leader at 0800 at the Starbucks at 1317 Eagle Drive in Loveland.  Bring a sack lunch and water, as we will probably have lunch at Connie's house and watch those famous feeders.  Please e-mail Connie to register.  Trip should wrap up by 2 or 3 pm.
 

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, March 7 will be to Walden Ponds with the Boulder Bird Club.  The trip will be led by Pat Heller.  Meet at 0900 at the Cottonwood Marsh parking lot.  Take Arapahoe Road in Boulder north to 75th St, turn north onto 75th and watch for signs to Walden Ponds on the left.  Half-day trip; bring water and snacks, and dress for weather.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 
Date:    March 3, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, March e, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (*Mesa)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, *Denver, Jefferson, Pueblo) 

MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Baca, Prowers)
Field Sparrow (Pueblo)
White-throated Sparrow (Otero)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers, Pueblo)

Rusty Blackbird (Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)

 
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Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.
On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes SWA on February 27, Floyd reported a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26.
  
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
On February 28, Stigen reported 17 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. 
 
Denver County:

--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On March 1, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.

         
Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26.  If you
want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
      
Jefferson County:
--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield.
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 27 by Bruening.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--An adult Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Sanders on Coors Pond on the east side of McIntyre, south of Hwy 58 in Golden on March 1.  You will need a scope.
 
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman reported that the pair spent much of the day in the SE corner (Section 9) on February 27.  They were seen carrying nesting material.  The White-winged Crossbill pair were seen on the morning of March 2 in the SE corner but not in the afternoon as

reported by Leatherman.
 
Mesa County:

--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).  Stop and look north along the river.  Stigen relocated the Tundra Swans on March 2.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 
Date:    March 4, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Mesa)
Long-tailed Duck (*Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Jefferson, Pueblo) 
MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Boulder, Pueblo)

Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)
Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Baca, Prowers)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (*Boulder)
Carolina Wren (*Prowers)

Field Sparrow (Pueblo)
White-throated Sparrow (Otero)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers, Pueblo)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano, *Summit)

Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)
White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.
 
Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.

On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.  On March 3, Partin reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks on the South Platte River near 88th.

 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes SWA on February 27, Floyd reported a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
 
Boulder County:

--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26.  On March 3, Nunes reported 3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls at the Valmont Reservoir Complex.
--A male American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Nunes on the Mallory Cave Trail near NCAR on March 2.

  
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
On February 28, Stigen reported 17 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. 
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On March 1, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
         
Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26.  If you
want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
      
Jefferson County:

--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 27 by Bruening.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--An adult Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Sanders on Coors Pond on the east side of McIntyre, south of Hwy 58 in Golden on March 1.  You will need a scope.
 
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman reported on March 3 that the pair continue their nest building activities in sections 7,8,9.

 
Mesa County:
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).  Stop and look north along the river.  Stigen relocated the Tundra Swans on March 2.
 
Otero County:
--Floyd reported 1 Greater Roadrunner and 1 White-throated Sparrow on Higbee Valley Road (CR 804) on February 28.
 
Prowers County:

--At Willow Creek in Lamar, Floyd reported 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers, a Carolina Wren, and a Northern Cardinal on February 27.

  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.   Rich Miller reported seeing the Long-tailed Duck on February 24 with a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Rich Miller on February 24.
--An ad MEW GULL was reported by Bill Maynard at Runyon Lake in Pueblo on February 27.
--The Northern Cardinal continues at the Stonemore Hills subdivision in Pueblo at least through February 27 as reported by Bill Maynard.  The bird was at the intersection of the entrance road and Stonemore Drive.
 

Summit County:
--A Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne on March 3.
--2 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (1 Hepburns) were reported by Nims at Keystone Ski Area on March 3.

   
The DFO Field Trip for Thursday, March 4 will be to Canon City led by Charles Thornton-Kolbe (303-377-7599) or cha...@pibird.com.  Meet the leader at 0600 at the Park 'n Ride off of I-25 at Yale Ave.  Carpools will be formed there.  Full day trip; bring water, lunch, and snacks, 2-way radio if you have one.  Dress in layers for changing weather conditions.
 

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, March 6 to the Loveland area
has been cancelled since area lakes are all frozen.

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 
Date:    March 5, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, March 5, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Mesa)

Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Jefferson, Pueblo) 
MEW GULL (Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)

Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

White-winged Dove (*Huerfano, *Logan)

Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Baca, Prowers)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder)
Carolina Wren (Prowers)

Field Sparrow (Pueblo)
White-throated Sparrow (Otero)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers, Pueblo)

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Huerfano, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Huerfano)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.
 
Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.
On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.  On March 3, Partin reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks on the South Platte River near 88th.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes SWA on February 27, Floyd reported a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26.  On March 3, Nunes reported 3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls at the Valmont Reservoir Complex.

--A male American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Nunes on the Mallory Cave Trail near NCAR in Boulder on March 2.

  
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
On February 28, Stigen reported 17 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. 
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On March 1, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
         
Huerfano County:

--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26 and continue at least through March 4.  Also the White-winged Dove visits occasionally.   If you want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.

      
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 27 by Bruening.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--An adult Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Sanders on Coors Pond on the east side of McIntyre, south of Hwy 58 in Golden on March 1.  You will need a scope.
 
Larimer County:

--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman reported on March 4 the White-winged Crossbill pair continue their nest building activity in the SE corner of the cemetery.
 
Logan County:
--A White-winged Dove was reported by Bosley at the corner of 10th Ave & Delmar in Sterling on March 4.

 
Mesa County:
--4 Tundra Swans were reported by Korte on February 25 on Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes SP just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west).  Stop and look north along the river.  Stigen relocated the Tundra Swans on March 2.
 
Otero County:
--Floyd reported 1 Greater Roadrunner and 1 White-throated Sparrow on Higbee Valley Road (CR 804) on February 28.
 
Prowers County:
--At Willow Creek in Lamar, Floyd reported 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers, a Carolina Wren, and a Northern Cardinal on February 27.
  
Pueblo County:
--A male Long-tailed Duck (Santangelo, January 23) and a male Barrow's Goldeneye (Mark Miller, January 31) were still present at Pueblo Reservoir SWA on February 18 as reported by Blackburn.   Rich Miller reported seeing the Long-tailed Duck on February 24 with a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
--An ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was reported by Percival at the South Shore Marina of Pueblo Reservoir on February 6 and was seen again in the same location by Rich Miller on February 24.
--An ad MEW GULL was reported by Bill Maynard at Runyon Lake in Pueblo on February 27.
--The Northern Cardinal continues at the Stonemore Hills subdivision in Pueblo at least through February 27 as reported by Bill Maynard.  The bird was at the intersection of the entrance road and Stonemore Drive.
 
Summit County:
--A Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported by Nims on Blue Ridge Road in Silverthorne on March 3.
--2 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (1 Hepburns) were reported by Nims at Keystone Ski Area on March 3.
    

[JOYCE TAKAMINE]

 
Date:    March 6, 2010

e-Mail:  r...@cfo-link.org
phone:  303-659-8750
compiler:  Joyce Takamine

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 5 am 

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

Highlight species include (*Denotes that there is new information for this species in this report)

Tundra Swan (Mesa)
Long-tailed Duck (Adams, Pueblo)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Adams, Delta, Denver, Jefferson, Pueblo) 

Broad-winged Hawk (*Larimer)

MEW GULL (Pueblo)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Boulder, Pueblo)
Glaucous Gull (Boulder)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

White-winged Dove (Huerfano, Logan)

Greater Roadrunner (Otero)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Baca, Prowers)
American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder)
Carolina Wren (Prowers)
Field Sparrow (Pueblo)
White-throated Sparrow (Otero)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)
Northern Cardinal (Prowers, Pueblo)

Rusty Blackbird (*Jefferson)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Huerfano, Summit)
Black Rosy-Finch (Huerfano)

White-winged Crossbill (*Larimer)
 
To skip this recording to leave a message, press the star key at any time.  Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including the county and dates for all sightings.  It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.
 
Adams County:
--Rhodes reported that Long-tailed Ducks and 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes were on West Gravel Lake on February 21.
On February 25, Modesitt reported 2 Long-tailed Ducks on the reservoir east of the river at 88th and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on West Gravel Pond.  On March 3, Partin reported 3 Long-tailed Ducks on the South Platte River near 88th.
 
Baca County:
--At Two Buttes SWA on February 27, Floyd reported a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
 
Boulder County:
--An ad Glaucous Gull and 2 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls were reported by Nunes at the Valmont Reservoir Complex on February 26.  On March 3, Nunes reported 3 ad Lesser Black-backed Gulls at the Valmont Reservoir Complex.
--A male American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Nunes on the Mallory Cave Trail near NCAR in Boulder on March 2.
  
Delta County:
--13 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Garrison on the river upstream from Confluence Park Boat Ramp in Delta on February 24.
On February 28, Stigen reported 17 Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Gunnison River at Confluence Park. 
 
Denver County:
--A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes was reported by Henwood along the S. Platte River just north of the bridge on W. Evans Ave on December 14.  On March 1, Thornton-Kolbe reported the male Barrow's north of Florida bridge.
         
Huerfano County:
--All 3 species of Rosy-Finches were reported by Jensen coming to her feeders in La Veta on February 26 and continue at least through March 4.  Also the White-winged Dove visits occasionally.   If you want to try to see them contact Beverly Jensen at 719-989-1398.
      
Jefferson County:
--A juv GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Brown behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks on December 19.  The sparrow  was seen on February 27 by Bruening.  Birders suggest taking birdseed and scattering it to attrack the birds.
--An adult Barrow's Goldeneye was reported by Sanders on Coors Pond on the east side of McIntyre, south of Hwy 58 in Golden on March 1.  You will need a scope.

--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Keithler on February 23 on the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt west of Youngfield.  On March 5, Chavez reported a pair of Rusty Blackbirds on the greenbelt west of I-70. 
 
Larimer County:
--A pair of White-winged Crossbills was reported by Leatherman in Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins on November 22.  Leatherman reported on March 4 the White-winged Crossbill pair continue their nest building activity in the SE corner of the cemetery.  On March 5, Lefko relocated the pair in the SE corner of the cemetery.
--A Broad-winged Hawk was reported by Sparks in Lee Martinez Park on March 5.