[cobirds] NE Colorado Today

Greetings All

Nick Moore and I wandered about Weld, Logan, Washington, and Morgan Counties. 

Crow Valley was kinda sluggish except for the continuous chattering of kingbirds. Some of those kingbirds were CASSIN'S KINGBIRDS... a family group and a pair feeding young in a nest! Also, we had one remaining CALLIOPE HUMM in the nw corner. Finally, we had 3 WARBLING VIREOS, subsp undetermined, that were most likely migrants.

At a pond just north of Logan CR 10 on Logan CR 25 (a few miles n of Merino) there was an adult PEREGRINE FALCON, a BALTIMORE ORIOLE, a BALTIMORE x BULLOCK'S ORIOLE, and an EASTERN PHOEBE

At Prewitt Reservoir, shorebird numbers remained high and diversity low. One SANDERLING being the only shorebird of interest. Along the inlet canal, there was an INDIGO BUNTING, a male INDIGO x LAZULI BUNTING, a WILLOW FLYCATCHER and an interesting (Dusky?) unidentified Empid.

At Andrick Ponds, no Mottled Duck, no Mallards, no duck at all. There was a BN STILT, a fairly unusual bird in Morgan County

Weld Co Rd 59 Ponds remain boring

Loloff has ever fewer birds and naught of interest

Glenmere Park... now that spot was interesting. A Snow Goose and a Cackling Goose both missing all of the primaries on the right wing, having all primaries on left wing. Me suspects non-natural occurrence. Nearly 40 Cattle Egrets flew in late in the afternoon. And a RB NUTHATCH was in the conifers to the east of the pond. Now, I have suspected that RB Nuthatch breeds here, but failed to find any during 3 prior trips this summer. Finally, there were two young MEXICAN DUCK x MALLARD intergrades here... probably one the same as seen during late June, and both likely offspring of male Mexican Duck seen here earlier in summer. All of those birds had all primaries intact

Good Birding

Steven Mlodinow

Longmont CO

PS- Lark Bunts, Lark Sparrows, and Chippies very much on move through prairies. 

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[cobirds] Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Fundraiser

Howdy all!

Come kick up your heels and have a brew for bird conservation at the second annual Wing Ding fundraiser. Local bluegrass favorites Finnders & Youngberg will be playing a live set. Plus, we will have beer, wine, veggies and chicken wings (of course)! Proceeds benefit RMBO's conservation and environmental education programs in northern Colorado.

When: Aug. 22 @ 5 -7:30 pm
Where: Avogadro's Number, 605 Mason St., Fort Collins
Cost: $15 (Kids under 12 free)

We hope to see you there!

Jeff Birek
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
Fort Collins, CO

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Re: [cobirds] Interesting Cormorant Cherry Creek SP

Could this be a juvenile cormorant? A lot of them are very light in color along along the neck and  part of the head. 

Deb  Carstensen, Littleton 

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On Jul 31, 2013, at 7:43 AM, DouGuru <eishky@hotmail.com> wrote:

I live not far from the Cherry Creek Dam. While walking to my car about 7:15 this morning I saw a pair of what I presume to be Double-crested Cormorants, however, one of the two was colored white on the front half (partially leucistic) making it resemble a Magnificent Frigatebird. I am sorry that I only had a fleeting look at them so I didn't notice any other features.  If I didn't have to work I would go chase it down.  They were both headed over Kennedy Golf Course presumably on to Cherry Creek State Park.

Doug Shoffner

Denver

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[cobirds] Re: FYI: Possible Mississippi Kites @ Glenmere Park/Weld

More details from Mike K--single kite was seen 7/29/2013 above Glenmere Park and UNC Campus-area in Greeley.

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On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:29:45 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:

Hi all

Just received an email from Dan E. at Greeley Tribune who received kite(s) report from Michael K at Univ of No Colorado:

"Hi Gary, Michael K, a bird watcher, reported some Mississippi Kites in the Glenmere Park area. He believes they are nesting there now. Is that unusual? Thought you might be interested."

I'll probably go by tomorrow morning to check out.  I am also contacting Mike and Dan for more details.

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[cobirds] MOTTLED DUCK/YES-Morgan County

Steve Stachowiak reports that the MOTTLED DUCK was with several Mallards at
Andrick SWA on the large pond on the east side of MCR 2 at about 6:30 this
morning. This is the same location that it has been seen at previously. It
flew shortly after that.
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Ft. Collins, CO


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[cobirds] Interesting Cormorant Cherry Creek SP

I live not far from the Cherry Creek Dam. While walking to my car about 7:15 this morning I saw a pair of what I presume to be Double-crested Cormorants, however, one of the two was colored white on the front half (partially leucistic) making it resemble a Magnificent Frigatebird. I am sorry that I only had a fleeting look at them so I didn't notice any other features.  If I didn't have to work I would go chase it down.  They were both headed over Kennedy Golf Course presumably on to Cherry Creek State Park.

Doug Shoffner

Denver

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, July 31, 2013

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

Date         July 31, 2013

email:       rba AT cobirds.org

phone:      303-659-8750

 

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, July 31, 2013  sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including county, and dates for each sighting. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

 

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

 

MOTTLED DUCK (*Morgan)

WHITE IBIS (Alamosa)

Snowy Plover (Alamosa, Bent)

Piping Plover (Bent)

Ruddy Turnstone (Morgan)

RED KNOT (Bent)

LAUGHING GULL (Bent)

White-winged Dove (Lamar)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Lamar)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder, La Plata)

Black Phoebe (Montezuma)

Eastern Phoebe (Bent)

Cassin's Kingbird (Weld)

Purple Martin (*Delta, Mesa, Ouray, Rio Blanco)

HEPATIC TANAGER (Las Animas)

Fox Sparrow (Gilpin)

Northern Cardinal (Lamar)

White-winged Crossbill (Rio Blanco)

ALAMOSA COUNTY:

--A WHITE IBIS was reported by Brian Harmon about a mile north of the golf course on North River Road in Alamosa at 10:30 am on July 26.  Later it was seen about two miles from this location.  The Ibis was not seen on July 27.  On July 28, Neldner reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen again in the afternoon.  On July 30, Burt reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen at Alamosa Ranch.  For help in locating the bird call  Brian Harmon at 719-927-1584.

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

BENT COUNTY:

--A sub-adult LAUGHING GULL was reported by Duane Nelson on July 26 and July 27 within the south side endangered species closure at John Martin Reservoir.   View by walking around the perimeter of the closure.  It frequents a small rock bar on the extreme west end of the closure, approximately 1.5 miles west of the dam.  Do NOT enter the closure.  The LAUGHING GULL was not seen on July 28

--A RED KNOT was reported by Duane Nelson on July 27 on the extreme west end of John Martin Reservoir.  From the main north side entrance east of CR 20 on CR JJ head south and east on a confusing network of two tracks.  When you arrive at the cliffs, head as far east as possible.  Drop down the cliffs, and head south along the lakeshore to where the rivulets of the Arkansas River enter the lake.  This will be a walk of less than one-half mile.  This mud is not too bad but slippery in places.  There are also young Piping Plovers and Snowy Plovers present.  Nelson reported that the RED KNOT was seen again on July 28 at the same location but the Piping

Plovers have departed.

--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Leatherman on July 25 at Temple Grove.

BOULDER COUNTY:

An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Floyd in Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park on July 26.  It was along the entrance road just beyond Copland Lake.

DELTA COUNTY:

--Purple Martins were reported by Garrison on Stevens Gulch Rd at MM 13 north of Paonia on July 30.

GILPIN COUNTY:

--A Fox Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer about 0.5 mile east of Tolland on the road to East Portal that heads west out of Rollinsville on July 22.

LA PLATA COUNTY:

--On FR 581 above Purgatory, Zerbi reported an American Three-toed Woodpecker on July 27.

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY:

--A pair of HEPATIC TANAGERS was reported by Leatherman on Officers Hill near Villegreen on July 25 on CR 177.9 about 13 miles N of  Villegreen.

MESA COUNTY:

--6 Purple Martins were reported by Robinsong on Buzzard Divide where the road crosses W Muddy Creek on July 21.

MONTEZUMA COUNTY:

--Black Phoebes were reported by Garrison at two separate locations, 3 miles apart on the lower Dolores River below McPhee Reservoir on July 27.

MORGAN COUNTY:

--A Ruddy Turnstone was reported by Dowell at the SWA on the north side of Jackson Reservoir on July 21.

--A MOTTLED DUCK was reported by Mlodinow at Andrick Ponds on a large pond on east side of CR 2 on July 28.  On July 30, Hopper reported the MOTTLED DUCK at Andrick SWA.  

OURAY COUNTY:

--Purple Martins were reported by Zerbi at Ridgway on top of CR 5 on July 28.

PROWERS COUNTY:

--White-winged Doves were reported by Leatherman in residential sections of Lamar during period 21 - 28 July, 2013.

--3 Northern Cardinals (1m, 2 f) were reported by Leatherman at Lamar Community College Wood during the period 21 - 28 July.

--Red-bellied Woodpeckers were heard in Willow Creek Park and Willow Creek Subdivision in Lamar during the period 21 - 28 July.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY:

--Two juv Purple Martins were reported by McConnell at Flattops along the New Castle at Buford Road (FR 245) on July 27.  They were at the 2nd (North) entrance to West Elk Creek Ranch.  On July 28, McConnell reported ten Purple Martins at the same spot.

--White-winged Crossbill were reported by McConnell at Flattops at mile 19.7 on FR 245 and .6 miles past (north of) a group of private cabins on July 27.

WELD COUNTY:

--6 Cassin's Kingbirds were reported by Mlodinow at Crow Valley Campground on July 28.

DFO FIELD TRIPS

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, August 3 will be to Denver City Park led by Chuck Hundertmark (303-604-0531) or chundertmark8 At gmail.com.  Meet the leader at 0700 at parking strip SW of 22nd Ave just north of Ferrril Lake.  From Colorado Blvd, turn west onto 22nd Ave. and go past the Museum of Nature and Science.  Turn left just before the zoo at the sign to the Pavilion Bandstand.  Park on the left at the end of the parking area closest to Ferril Lake.  Will look for recently fledged cormorants, night herons, and egrets.  An easy morning walk.  Bring water, snacks, binoculars, scopes.  Halfday trip.  Call or e-mail leader if you plan to attend.

Good Birding,

Joyce Takamine

Boulder

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[cobirds] Morgan County-MOTTLED DUCK/YES

The MOTTLED DUCK found by Steve Mlodinow just flew from Andrick SWA off the pond on MCR 2. The ducks are circling and I would expect it will come back.

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Ft. Collins

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, July 30, 2013

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

Date         July 30, 2013

email:       rba AT cobirds.org

phone:      303-659-8750

 

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, July 30, 2013  sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including county, and dates for each sighting. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

 

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

 

MOTTLED DUCK (Morgan)

WHITE IBIS (*Alamosa)

Snowy Plover (Alamosa, Bent)

Piping Plover (Bent)

Ruddy Turnstone (Morgan)

RED KNOT (Bent)

LAUGHING GULL (Bent)

Caspian Tern (Arapahoe)

White-winged Dove (Lamar)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Lamar)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder, *La Plata)

Black Phoebe (*Montezuma)

Eastern Phoebe (Bent)

Cassin's Kingbird (*Weld)

Purple Martin (Mesa, *Ouray, Rio Blanco)

HEPATIC TANAGER (Las Animas)

Fox Sparrow (Gilpin)

Northern Cardinal (Lamar)

Indigo Bunting (Jefferson)

White-winged Crossbill (Rio Blanco)

ALAMOSA COUNTY:

--A WHITE IBIS was reported by Brian Harmon about a mile north of the golf course on North River Road in Alamosa at 10:30 am on July 26.  Later it was seen about two miles from this location.  The Ibis was not seen on July 27.  On July 28, Neldner reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen again in the afternoon.  On July 30, Burt reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen at Alamosa Ranch.  For help in locating the bird call  Brian Harmon at 719-927-1584.

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

 

ARAPAHOE COUNTY:

--2 Caspian Terns were reported by Walbek on the South Shore at Cherry Creek SP on July 20.

BENT COUNTY:

--A sub-adult LAUGHING GULL was reported by Duane Nelson on July 26 and July 27 within the south side endangered species closure at John Martin Reservoir.   View by walking around the perimeter of the closure.  It frequents a small rock bar on the extreme west end of the closure, approximately 1.5 miles west of the dam.  Do NOT enter the closure.  The LAUGHING GULL was not seen on July 28

--A RED KNOT was reported by Duane Nelson on July 27 on the extreme west end of John Martin Reservoir.  From the main north side entrance east of CR 20 on CR JJ head south and east on a confusing network of two tracks.  When you arrive at the cliffs, head as far east as possible.  Drop down the cliffs, and head south along the lakeshore to where the rivulets of the Arkansas River enter the lake.  This will be a walk of less than one-half mile.  This mud is not too bad but slippery in places.  There are also young Piping Plovers and Snowy Plovers present.  Nelson reported that the RED KNOT was seen again on July 28 at the same location but the Piping

Plovers have departed.

--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Leatherman on July 25 at Temple Grove.

BOULDER COUNTY:

An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Floyd in Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park on July 26.  It was along the entrance road just beyond Copland Lake.

GILPIN COUNTY:

--A Fox Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer about 0.5 mile east of Tolland on the road to East Portal that heads west out of Rollinsville on July 22.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

--A male Indigo Bunting was reported by Henwood along the Cottonwood Trail at Bear Creek Lake Park on July 20.

LA PLATA COUNTY:

--On FR 581 above Purgatory, Zerbi reported an American Three-toed Woodpecker on July 27.

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY:

--A pair of HEPATIC TANAGERS was reported by Leatherman on Officers Hill near Villegreen on July 25 on CR 177.9 about 13 miles N of  Villegreen.

MESA COUNTY:

--6 Purple Martins were reported by Robinsong on Buzzard Divide where the road crosses W Muddy Creek on July 21.

MONTEZUMA COUNTY:

--Black Phoebes were reported by Garrison at two separate locations, 3 miles apart on the lower Dolores River below McPhee Reservoir on July 27.

MORGAN COUNTY:

--A Ruddy Turnstone was reported by Dowell at the SWA on the north side of Jackson Reservoir on July 21.

--A MOTTLED DUCK was reported by Mlodinow at Andrick Ponds on a large pond on east side of CR 2 on July 28.

OURAY COUNTY:

--Purple Martins were reported by Zerbi at Ridgway on top of CR 5 on July 28.

PROWERS COUNTY:

--White-winged Doves were reported by Leatherman in residential sections of Lamar during period 21 - 28 July, 2013.

--3 Northern Cardinals (1m, 2 f) were reported by Leatherman at Lamar Community College Wood during the period 21 - 28 July.

--Red-bellied Woodpeckers were heard in Willow Creek Park and Willow Creek Subdivision in Lamar during the period 21 - 28 July.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY:

--Two juv Purple Martins were reported by McConnell at Flattops along the New Castle at Buford Road (FR 245) on July 27.  They were at the 2nd (North) entrance to West Elk Creek Ranch.  On July 28, McConnell reported ten Purple Martins at the same spot.

--White-winged Crossbill were reported by McConnell at Flattops at mile 19.7 on FR 245 and .6 miles past (north of) a group of private cabins on July 27.

WELD COUNTY:

--6 Cassin's Kingbirds were reported by Mlodinow at Crow Valley Campground on July 28.

DFO FIELD TRIPS

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, August 3 will be to Denver City Park led by Chuck Hundertmark (303-604-0531) or chundertmark8 At gmail.com.  Meet the leader at 0700 at parking strip SW of 22nd Ave just north of Ferrril Lake.  From Colorado Blvd, turn west onto 22nd Ave. and go past the Museum of Nature and Science.  Turn left just before the zoo at the sign to the Pavilion Bandstand.  Park on the left at the end of the parking area closest to Ferril Lake.  Will look for recently fledged cormorants, night herons, and egrets.  An easy morning walk.  Bring water, snacks, binoculars, scopes.  Halfday trip.  Call or e-mail leader if you plan to attend.

Good Birding,

Joyce Takamine

Boulder

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[cobirds] Long-billed Curlew in Baca County

I birded in far southeastern Colorado today and found a male Long-billed Curlew in Baca County adjacent to CR 6.  While I watched him from inside my car about a hundred feet away from the bird it repeatedly gave the distinctive curlew call.  I couldn't see any other curlews in the area so wonder if he had begun migration and became separated from his group.  I have uploaded photos to my Birds and Nature blog.

BTW, if you didn't see the CBS program that featured the Rufous-necked Wood-Rail with video, photos of the bird and an interview with Jeff Gordon, ABA President, I have the video on my blog--just scroll down to it.

SeEtta Moss
Canon City
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[cobirds] Cedar Waxwings with young fledgling in my yard

I found a pair of Cedar Waxwings with their young fledgling in my yard last week.  I don't believe they nested there as I think I would have heard their calls which is how I found them at the top of my trees.  I think they nested somewhere in my neighborhood or the greenway nearby as the fledgling appeared quite young when I first saw it. I expect the parents brought their fledgling to wait in my trees while they foraged for fruit in yard and nearby yards.  I enjoyed watching, and listening, to them for several days.  I did get photos and have uploaded them to my Birds and Nature blog.

SeEtta Moss
Canon City
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[cobirds] First Accepted State Record! (Kind of) Morgan County

Cobirders,

 

I thought I would point out that Steve M’s Mottled Duck would be the first record with supporting documentation resulting in the species being added to the state list if it is ultimately accepted by the CBRC.  Maybe it is just the overwhelming number of mega-rarities in recent months, but this bird so far seems to be fairly low on the ol’ buzz meter.  Hopefully, someone will get out and find this bird again to further document it and confirm that it is still around for all of the working stiffs that cannot get out there mid-week.

 

I think this bird would technically be listed second in the records because there may be a single person sighting without photos tucked away in Faulkner’s sock drawer that would slot in front of this record.  Either way, great find Mr. Mlodinoffski!

 

Good birding,

Steve Stachowiak

Highlands Ranch, CO 

Re: [cobirds] Re: Bird ID?

Denver--David Menough of Wild Birds Unlimited.  Gary

On Monday, July 29, 2013 4:37:22 PM UTC-6, Nick Komar wrote:

Gary and David,

 

See this website (http://www.photoplus.ws/menu/animals_birds2/wrshama.php) and the photo on the bottom left. I have seen this species (White-rumped Shama) on Oahu. Were the photos taken in Hawaii?

 

Nick Komar

Fort Collins CO

 

 

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Fwd: [cobirds] Re: Bird ID?

Gary and David,

 

See this website (http://www.photoplus.ws/menu/animals_birds2/wrshama.php) and the photo on the bottom left. I have seen this species (White-rumped Shama) on Oahu. Were the photos taken in Hawaii?

 

Nick Komar

Fort Collins CO

 

 

[cobirds] Re: FYI: Possible Mississippi Kites @ Glenmere Park/Weld

Heard from Dan E (Greeley Tribune) regarding kite(s), one seen last few days at Glenmere Park.  Still waiting to hear from Mike K who reported it to Dan E.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:29:45 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:

Hi all

Just received an email from Dan E. at Greeley Tribune who received kite(s) report from Michael K at Univ of No Colorado:

"Hi Gary, Michael K, a bird watcher, reported some Mississippi Kites in the Glenmere Park area. He believes they are nesting there now. Is that unusual? Thought you might be interested."

I'll probably go by tomorrow morning to check out.  I am also contacting Mike and Dan for more details.

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[cobirds] Re: Bird ID?

Gary,

That looks like a White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus). It's an asian bird, and EXTREMELY common as a cage-bird throughout SE Asia. Crazy critter to show up in CO, and almost certainly an escape.

Andy Boyce
Missoula, MT

On Monday, July 29, 2013 4:09:39 PM UTC-6, The "Nunn Guy" wrote:

http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-a?context=latest
http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-b?context=latest
http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-c?context=latest
http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-d?context=latest

Almost looks like towhee x magpie ... :-)

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[cobirds] Bird ID?

http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-a?context=latest
http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-b?context=latest
http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-c?context=latest
http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo/bird-d?context=latest

Almost looks like towhee x magpie ... :-)

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[cobirds] More on Mottled Duck and yesterday in Weld, Washington, and Morgan

Greetings All

So, first of all, the Mottled Duck has gotten thumbs up from two LA and one TX birder, two (or three) of which are/have been on their respective BRCs.

Other sightings from yesterday of note

Crow Valley Campground, Weld County:

6 Cassin's Kingbirds: one family group of 2 adults, 2 young; the other two adults, but one carrying food?

4 Calliope and 2 Rufous Hummingbirds + 3 other hummingbirds, probably either one of these two species or Broad-tailed

N Sterling Reservoir: Yawn

Prewitt Reservoir:

Huge numbers of shorebirds, low diversity. Shorebird highlight: 2 Sanderlings

In the Russian Olives n. of the ranger's house (Washington Co): Gray Catbird (surprisingly rare on Plains during mid-summer)

Jackson Reservoir:

Huge numbers of shorebirds (eg, >2000 Baird's). Highlights: 1 Sanderling, 1 Whimbrel (present for 9+ days now). In trees at ne. corner of reservoir: Baltimore Oriole and Willow Flycatcher (another rather rare bird on Plains after mid-June). 

Good Birding

Steven Mlodinow

Longmont CO

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[cobirds] Re: Hummingbird ID ?? (picture)

I have received 7 replies all of which are Rufous. Thanks for the fast feedback.

 

Bill

On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:08:58 PM UTC-6, kickback wrote:

What kind of hummingbird is this? I think it is immature which makes it hard for me to be sure.

http://www.avoapples.com/birds/IMG_1255_cr.jpg

 

Thanks

 

Bill

 

bill_kosar@msn.com

 

Colorado Springs

 

 

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[cobirds] White Ibis, Alamosa County

My brother just called to report that they had just seen the White Ibis at Alamosa Ranch.  It had flown off to another spot on the ranch a few minutes before.

A more specific location may be forthcoming.

Will Burt

Lakewood

[cobirds] FYI: Possible Mississippi Kites @ Glenmere Park/Weld

Hi all

Just received an email from Dan E. at Greeley Tribune who received kite(s) report from Michael K at Univ of No Colorado:

"Hi Gary, Michael K, a bird watcher, reported some Mississippi Kites in the Glenmere Park area. He believes they are nesting there now. Is that unusual? Thought you might be interested."

I'll probably go by tomorrow morning to check out.  I am also contacting Mike and Dan for more details.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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[cobirds] Hummingbird ID ?? (picture)

What kind of hummingbird is this? I think it is immature which makes it hard for me to be sure.

http://www.avoapples.com/birds/IMG_1255_cr.jpg

 

Thanks

 

Bill

 

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Colorado Springs

 

 

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[cobirds] Re: Henry and Meredith Closure

How and what can Colorado birders and Colorado birding and conservation organizations do to increase DNR awareness of wildlife viewers, wildlife viewing opportunities and impacts of closures due to water-level (and other) safety concerns?  I am assuming they see the various reports showing the "economic power" and "quantity" of wildlife viewing in the State.

I was miffed that their latest ad campaign didn't include "Hug a Birder" ... :-)

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On Friday, July 26, 2013 3:55:01 PM UTC-6, William Kaempfer wrote:

Cobirders,

 

Unfortunately it seems that all access to Henry Lake and Meredith Reservoir in Crowley County has been suspended as noted in this press release from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources http://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/PressReleases/pages/pressrelease.aspx?PressId=8465 .  The closure is due to low water levels and the two lakes won't reopen until refilled and "conditions are determined safe."

 

While this is something that we will have to obey, it seems like a massive failure on the part of DNR to recognize that not everyone is a hunter or fisher and wildlife viewing opportunities actually increase (especially at this time of year during fall shorebird migration) at time when water levels are low.  Imagine if Jackson, Prewitt, Jumbo, Barr Lake and so forth were closed to watchable wildlife opportunities because of low water levels.  Does anyone remember the gull viewing opportunities at Teller #5 in Boulder this past winter? (Thank you Christian for not closing the lake to the public because of the dangers imposed by the absence of water.)

 

Bill Kaempfer

President, Colorado Field Ornithologists

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, July 29, 2013

Compiler:  Joyce Takamine

Date         July 29, 2013

email:       rba AT cobirds.org

phone:      303-659-8750

 

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, July 29, 2013  sponsored by the Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. If you are phoning in a message, you can skip the recording by pressing the star key (*) on your phone at any time. Please leave your name, phone number, detailed directions including county, and dates for each sighting. It would be helpful if you would spell your last name.

 

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

 

Mexican Duck (Weld)

Mottled Duck (*Morgan)

WHITE IBIS (*Alamosa)

GLOSSY IBIS (Weld)

Snowy Plover (*Alamosa, Bent)

Piping Plover (Bent)

Ruddy Turnstone (Morgan)

RED KNOT (*Bent)

LAUGHING GULL (Bent)

Caspian Tern (Arapahoe)

White-winged Dove (*Lamar)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (*Lamar)

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Boulder)

Eastern Phoebe (*Bent)

CAVE SWALLOW (Washington)

Purple Martin (Mesa, *Rio Blanco)

HEPATIC TANAGER (*Las Animas)

Fox Sparrow (Gilpin)

Northern Cardinal (*Lamar)

Indigo Bunting (Jefferson)

White-winged Crossbill (*Rio Blanco)

ALAMOSA COUNTY:

--A WHITE IBIS was reported by Brian Harmon about a mile north of the golf course on North River Road in Alamosa at 10:30 am on July 26.  Later it was seen about two miles from this location.  The Ibis was not seen on July 27.  On July 28, Neldner reported that the WHITE IBIS was seen again in the afternoon.  For help in locating the bird call  Brian Harmon at 719-927-1584.

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

 

ARAPAHOE COUNTY:

--2 Caspian Terns were reported by Walbek on the South Shore at Cherry Creek SP on July 20.

BENT COUNTY:

--A sub-adult LAUGHING GULL was reported by Duane Nelson on July 26 and July 27 within the south side endangered species closure at John Martin Reservoir.   View by walking around the perimeter of the closure.  It frequents a small rock bar on the extreme west end of the closure, approximately 1.5 miles west of the dam.  Do NOT enter the closure.  The LAUGHING GULL was not seen on July 28

--A RED KNOT was reported by Duane Nelson on July 27 on the extreme west end of John Martin Reservoir.  From the main north side entrance east of CR 20 on CR JJ head south and east on a confusing network of two tracks.  When you arrive at the cliffs, head as far east as possible.  Drop down the cliffs, and head south along the lakeshore to where the rivulets of the Arkansas River enter the lake.  This will be a walk of less than one-half mile.  This mud is not too bad but slippery in places.  There are also young Piping Plovers and Snowy Plovers present.  Nelson reported that the RED KNOT was seen again on July 28 at the same location but the Piping

Plovers have departed.

--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Leatherman on July 25 at Temple Grove.

BOULDER COUNTY:

An American Three-toed Woodpecker was reported by Floyd in Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park on July 26.  It was along the entrance road just beyond Copland Lake.

GILPIN COUNTY:

--A Fox Sparrow was reported by Kaempfer about 0.5 mile east of Tolland on the road to East Portal that heads west out of Rollinsville on July 22.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

--A male Indigo Bunting was reported by Henwood along the Cottonwood Trail at Bear Creek Lake Park on July 20.

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY:

--A pair of HEPATIC TANAGERS was reported by Leatherman on Officers Hill near Villegreen on July 25 on CR 177.9 about 13 miles N of  Villegreen.

MESA COUNTY:

--6 Purple Martins were reported by Robinsong on Buzzard Divide where the road crosses W Muddy Creek on July 21.

MORGAN COUNTY:

--A Ruddy Turnstone was reported by Dowell at the SWA on the north side of Jackson Reservoir on July 21.

--A Mottled Duck was reported by Mlodinow at Andrick Ponds on a large pond on east side of CR 2 on July 28.

PROWERS COUNTY:

--White-winged Doves were reported by Leatherman in residential sections of Lamar during period 21 - 28 July, 2013.

--3 Northern Cardinals (1m, 2 f) were reported by Leatherman at Lamar Community College Wood during the period 21 - 28 July.

--Red-bellied Woodpeckers were heard in Willow Creek Park and Willow Creek Subdivision in Lamar during the period 21 - 28 July.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY:

--Two juv Purple Martins were reported by McConnell at Flattops along the New Castle at Buford Road (FR 245) on July 27.  They were at the 2nd (North) entrance to West Elk Creek Ranch.  On July 28, McConnell reported ten Purple Martins at the same spot.

--White-winged Crossbill were reported by McConnell at Flattops at mile 19.7 on FR 245 and .6 miles past (north of) a group of private cabins on July 27.

WASHINGTON COUNTY: 

--On July 17, Mlodinow reported an immature CAVE SWALLOW feeding along the south shore of Prewitt Reservoir.  This would be

a new state record if accepted.  Take the first entrance into Prewitt.  The road ends in a T.  Go left, take second right, which winds to edge of resevoir.  Walk to water's edge, and then work area between water's edge and inlet channel.  You can cross the fragmented inlet channel and chase swallows on the far side.  They seem to sit on drier mud and feed over entire area.

WELD COUNTY:

--A GLOSSY IBIS and Mexican Duck were reported by Mlodinow at Loloff on July 17.

 

DFO FIELD TRIPS

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, August 3 will be to Denver City Park led by Chuck Hundertmark (303-604-05310 or chundertmark8 At gmail.com.  Meet the leader at 0700 at parking strip SW of 22nd Ave just north of Ferrril Lake.  From Colorado Blvd, turn west onto 22nd Ave. and go past the Museum of Nature and Science.  Turn left just before the zoo at the sign to the Pavilion Bandstand.  Park on the left at the end of the parking area closest to Ferril Lake.  Will look for recently fledged cormorants, night herons, and egrets.  An easy morning walk.  Bring water, snacks, binoculars, scopes.  Halfday trip.  Call or e-mail leader if you plan to attend.

Good Birding,

Joyce Takamine

Boulder

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[cobirds] Lamar area (Prowers) 21-28July, etc.

I have been down in Lamar for a week, mostly collecting insects for CSU, somewhat hunting birds.  Lamar is in the middle of a drought and has been for the past several years.  All times of year are good for birds pretty much everywhere in CO, but some times and places are better than others.  In late July on the prairie, migratory species are mostly of the waterfowl or shorebird variety.  Landbird migration is slowly but surely beginning.   In Lamar, there basically is no living water.  The prairie and pastures are decidedly brown (greenish both north and south of here).  The Arkansas looks like cow you-know-what.  Pick-ups and ATVs pound every accessible square foot of riverbank or sandbar.  Thurston Res is bone dry and blows like a desert in winds over 25mph.  Ditto King Reservoir and both Queens Reservoirs.  Nee Noshe has some standing water from a freak rain the other day, but it is full of tumbleweed and did not appear to have a single bird on it because of the ephemeral nature of its existence.  The gravel ponds just n of the Ark River in Lamar (east side) have no fish and rarely have birds other than loafing individuals.  I have not chased anything or tried to find anything at the reservoirs west of here like John Martin or the normal destination reservoirs n of LaJunta (some of which are closed for some reason known only to DPW per Bill Kaempfer's post). 

With the aforementioned excuses, here are the highlights of the visit so far:

Migrants:
Least Flycatcher (seen nw of Riverside Cemetery in Lamar)
Chipping Sparrow (few seen in a mixed flock on a fenceline s of Nee Noshe)
Orchard Oriole (at least 3 seen at various places around town, probably all post-breeding dispersers)
Calliope Hummingbird (2m seen at a private farmyard north of Lamar east of Wiley)
Rufous Hummingbird (1m at a private backyard in Willow Valley subdivision)
Baird's Sandpiper (32 seen in a tailing pond east of the Five States Feedlot w of Lamar at the jct of 50/287)
Red-breasted Nuthatch (almost certain I heard one briefly at Fairmount Cem in Lamar)
Upland Sandpiper (Janeal Thompson reports hearing one briefly the other night)

Resident landbirds:
White-winged Dove (several in the residential areas of Lamar)
Northern Cardinal (2 females and at least one male at Lamar Community College Woods)
Warbling Vireo (at least 4 heard at LCC and in the Willow Creek residential area)
Black-chinned Hummingbird (at least 4 seen at various places including LCC, Willow Valley, Tempel's Grove (Bent CR35 4 miles n of SS))
Red-bellied Woodpecker (1 heard in Willow Creek Park in Lamar, 1 heard in Willow Creek subdivision e of the park)
Lesser Goldfinch (heard and seen at various places)
Bullock's Oriole (still a few around)
Blue Grosbeak (heard and seen in several areas)
Eastern Phoebe (1 at Melody Tempel's Grove bridge over CR35 at Fort Lyon Ditch (which has a bit of water))

[At the extreme south end of LCC, I spooked a raptor which was seen very poorly and might well have been the Broad-winged Hawk seen in late spring (first suspected of being a Red-shouldered Hawk).  There are also nesting Cooper's Hawks at LCC and it might have been one of them, too.]

Birds all but absent:
Lark Bunting
Hawks

Misses so far:
Dickcissel
Brown Thrasher (probably are a few at LCC in areas that look full of chiggers)
Cassin's Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Myiarchus flycatchers (although pair of Ash-throated Flycatchers has been reported by Dotti Russell along Bent Canal  w of town)

On a trip down to Villegreen (nw of Kim) the other day, the decided highlight was a pair of Hepatic Tanagers on a hill (known locally as "Officer Hill" but dubbed "Whiptail Hill" (it has both Triploid and Diploid Checkered Whiptails) by my son Matt and I during our running of the Villegreen BBS this past June) on Las Animas CR177.9 about 13 miles n of Villegreen (or about 1 m w of the jct of 177.9 with 727).  There are some serious switchbacks on this hill and the birds were near the most obvious car pullout (north side) along the steep part of the hill.  The land on both sides is private but with luck, the birds were viewable from the road - they came close when I did a random spish just for the heck of it.  Dr. Steve told me this works sometimes.).

Total species within a rough 5-mile circle around Lamar: 61

WARNING: chiggers abound in all grassy areas down here at present.

Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins