Date: September 6, 2015
This is the Rare Bird Alert for Sunday September 6, sponsored by Denver Field
Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Highlight species include: (* indicates new information on this species).
RED SHOULDERED HAWK (Logan)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Sedgwick)
Least Tern (El Paso)
Greater Roadrunner (Pueblo)
Black Swift (Jefferson)
Red-headed Woodpecker (Jefferson, Prowers)
Acorn Woodpecker (Jefferson, La Plata)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Logan)
Williamson's Sapsucker (Jefferson)
Least Flycatcher (Adams, Prowers)
Gray Flycatcher (Jefferson, Weld, Yuma)
Black Phoebe (Boulder, Mesa)
Eastern Phoebe (Douglas, Jefferson, Weld)
Great Crested Flycatcher (Kiowa, Prowers)
Bell's Vireo (Logan, Pueblo)
Philadelphia Vireo (Logan)
Purple Martin (Mesa)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (El Paso, Kiowa, Weld)
McCown's Longspur (Kiowa, Morgan)
Ovenbird (Boulder)
Blue-winged Warbler (Jefferson)
Tennessee Warbler (Weld)
MOURNING WARBLER (Kit Carson)
Northern Parula (Larimer)
Chestnut-sided Warbler (El Paso)
Field Sparrow (Boulder, Larimer)
EASTERN (LILIAN'S) MEADOWLARK (Boulder, Morgan)
Baltimore Oriole (Logan, Weld)
ADAMS COUNTY:
--A Least Flycatcher was banded by Meredith McBurney at Barr Banding Station on September 3.
BOULDER COUNTY:
--An EASTERN (LILIAN'S) MEADOWLARK has been found by Johanna Beam at McIntosh Reservoir in the NW corner. It has
been seen with 2 young. On July 30, Johanna Beam and Todd Deininger reported ad EASTERN MEADOWLARK at McIntosh Reservoir. On August 14, John Drummond reported 3 EASTERN (Lilian's) MEADOWLARKS (1 ad, 2 juv) at McIntosh Reservoir. On August 26, Johanna Beam reported 2 EASTERN (Lilian's) MEADOWLARKS ( 1 heard, 1 juv seen) at McIntosh Reservoir. On August 29, Scott Manwaring reported 1 imm EASTERN MEADOWLARK at McIntosh Reservoir. On August 31, Johanna Beam reported that she saw 3 EASTERN (Lilian's) MEADOWLARKS at McIntosh Reservoir (2 imm, 1 ad). On September 1, Mark Minner-Lee reported EASTERN MEADOWLARK at McIntosh Reservoir.
--A Black Phoebe was reported by Joyce Takamine along Boulder Creek west of 75th St. on August 11. On August 23, Todd Deininger reported Black Phoebe at 75th St and Boulder Creek.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Mark Minner-Lee at McIntosh Reservoir on August 24.
--An Ovenbird was reported by David Dowell on Skunk Canyon Trails on September 2.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:
--Two Eastern Phoebes were reported by Bart Deferme, Kate Frost, and Chuck Aid on August 26. One was at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield and the other at Plum Creek Delta.
--Two Eastern Phoebes were reported by Joey Kellner and many others on the Douglas County side of Chatfield on August 29.
EL PASO COUNTY:
--On August 31, Steve Brown reported that he banded a m Chestnut-sided Warbler at Clear Spring Ranch.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Mark Chavez at Swim Beach at Chatfield Sp on August 23.
--A Blue-winged Warbler was reported by Gerald Baines at the east side of Welchester Tree Grant Park on August 23.
--A m Williamson's Sapsucker was reported by Paula Hansley at Staunton SP on August 26.
--A Gray Flycatcher was reported by Mark Chavez and Loch Kilpatrick at Platte River delta at Chatfield SP on August 27.
--3 Red-headed Woodpeckers were reported by Mark Chavez at Stony Pass Road at Wigwam Creek on August 31.
--2 Black Swifts were reported by David Suddjian flying over Ken Caryl Valley, Hobgack Trail on August 31.
--An ACORN WOODPECKER was reported by Peggy Corpenny coming to her feeders in Indian Hills on September 2. On September 3, Frank and Linda Farrel, Mark Chavez, Tom Behnfield, Gwen Moore and Dean Shoup reported ACORN WOODPECKER in Indian Hills. If you would like to try for the bird, please contact Peggy at 720-983-6490 or heartbowpress. AT gmail.com.
KIT CARSON COUNTY:
--An imm MOURNING WARBLER was reported by Alec Hopping at Flager Reservoir SWA on August 28.
LA PLATA COUNTY:
--3 Acorn Woodpeckers were reported by David Dunford on Meadow Road in Rafter J Subdivision on August 21. On August 30, Eddie Kasper reported 7 Acorn Woodpeckers on Meadow Road in Rafter J Subdivision.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—A Northern Parula was seen and heard by Biggerstaff north of Spring Canyon Park/Cottonwood Glen Park a bit off the bike trail on September 4.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by David Wade at Douglas Reservoir on August 28.
LOGAN COUNTY:
--On August 29 at Tamarack Ranch SWA, Bill Kaempfer reported m Baltimore Oriole, Philadelphia Vireo, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Bell's Vireo.
--On August 30 at Northern Sterling Reservoir SP, Kamepfer reported a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK.
MESA COUNTY:
--At about 8400 Ft between Collbran and Brush Creek, Nic Korte reported Purple Martins on August 2 and 3. On August 11, Nic Korte reported that Purple Martins are using the Collbran area as staging area for migrations so can be seen in greater numbers than usual.
On August 23, Nic Korte reported seeing a few Purple Matins above Collbran off CR 64.3.
--A Black Phoebe was reported by Mike Henwood on the Gunnison River near old Black Bridge on August 23.
MORGAN COUNTY:
--On August 31, Ira Sanders reported McCown's Longspur and EASTERN MEADOWLARK at playas in Morgan County but
did not give more specific details. Contact him at zroadrunner14 AT gmail.com for details.
PROWERS COUNTY:
--A Great Crested Flycatcher, Least Flycatcher, and 2 imm Red-headed Woodpeckers were reported by Dave Leatherman at Riverside Cemetery in Lamar (Maple St, N end of Town, E of main) on August 24.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
--A Bell's Vireo was reported by Brandon Percival at Rock Canyon at Pueblo Reservoir on August 29.
--A Greater Roadrunner was reported by Tim Leppek at Swallows SWA in Pueblo Reservoir SP on August 30.
SEDGWICK COUNTY:
--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sue Riffe and Glenn Walbek at Jumbo Reservoir on August 29.
WELD COUNTY:
--At Crow Valley Campground on August 22, Gloria Nikolai reported 2 Gray Flycatchers and Bea Weaver report 1 Gray Flycatcher. On August 24, Steve Mlodinow reported Gray Flycatcher at Crow Valley CG.
--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Crow Valley CG on August 26.
--2 Chestnut-collared Longspurs were heard by Mark Miller on CR 75 between CR 100 and CR 102 on August 29.
--A Chestnut-collared Longspur was reported by Gary Lefko on CR 33 between CR 100 and CR 98 on September 1.
--At Crow Valley CG on September 2, Steve Mlodinow reported Tennessee Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, and Baltimore Oriole.
DFO Field Trips:
Cherry Creek SP Wetlands Loop (Arapahoe County)
Sunday, September 13
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Karen von Saltza & Cynthia Madsen (Email: kvonsaltza@yahoo.com Phone: 303-941-4881) Trail Difficulty: Easy
Directions: Meet at the Prairie Loop lot in Cherry Creek SP. From either park entrance, follow Lake View Rd to the Prairie Loop that is located at the south rim of the reservoir. State Parks pass or day pass required.
This is a half day of walking that passes through most of the important habitats found in the park over a distance of about 3 miles. Trails could be slippery or muddy, so dress accordingly. Bring water and snacks; lunch is optional. Beginning birders are welcome. Cosponsored with Denver Audubon. Register online or contact leader to register.
Good Birding,
Mary Driscoll
Unincorporated Arapahoe County
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Chestnut-sided Warbler (El Paso)
Field Sparrow (Boulder, Larimer)
EASTERN (LILIAN'S) MEADOWLARK (Boulder, Morgan)
Baltimore Oriole (Logan, Weld)
ADAMS COUNTY:
--A Least Flycatcher was banded by Meredith McBurney at Barr Banding Station on September 3.
BOULDER COUNTY:
--An EASTERN (LILIAN'S) MEADOWLARK has been found by Johanna Beam at McIntosh Reservoir in the NW corner. It has
been seen with 2 young. On July 30, Johanna Beam and Todd Deininger reported ad EASTERN MEADOWLARK at McIntosh Reservoir. On August 14, John Drummond reported 3 EASTERN (Lilian's) MEADOWLARKS (1 ad, 2 juv) at McIntosh Reservoir. On August 26, Johanna Beam reported 2 EASTERN (Lilian's) MEADOWLARKS ( 1 heard, 1 juv seen) at McIntosh Reservoir. On August 29, Scott Manwaring reported 1 imm EASTERN MEADOWLARK at McIntosh Reservoir. On August 31, Johanna Beam reported that she saw 3 EASTERN (Lilian's) MEADOWLARKS at McIntosh Reservoir (2 imm, 1 ad). On September 1, Mark Minner-Lee reported EASTERN MEADOWLARK at McIntosh Reservoir.
--A Black Phoebe was reported by Joyce Takamine along Boulder Creek west of 75th St. on August 11. On August 23, Todd Deininger reported Black Phoebe at 75th St and Boulder Creek.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by Mark Minner-Lee at McIntosh Reservoir on August 24.
--An Ovenbird was reported by David Dowell on Skunk Canyon Trails on September 2.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:
--Two Eastern Phoebes were reported by Bart Deferme, Kate Frost, and Chuck Aid on August 26. One was at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield and the other at Plum Creek Delta.
--Two Eastern Phoebes were reported by Joey Kellner and many others on the Douglas County side of Chatfield on August 29.
EL PASO COUNTY:
--On August 31, Steve Brown reported that he banded a m Chestnut-sided Warbler at Clear Spring Ranch.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Mark Chavez at Swim Beach at Chatfield Sp on August 23.
--A Blue-winged Warbler was reported by Gerald Baines at the east side of Welchester Tree Grant Park on August 23.
--A m Williamson's Sapsucker was reported by Paula Hansley at Staunton SP on August 26.
--A Gray Flycatcher was reported by Mark Chavez and Loch Kilpatrick at Platte River delta at Chatfield SP on August 27.
--3 Red-headed Woodpeckers were reported by Mark Chavez at Stony Pass Road at Wigwam Creek on August 31.
--2 Black Swifts were reported by David Suddjian flying over Ken Caryl Valley, Hobgack Trail on August 31.
--An ACORN WOODPECKER was reported by Peggy Corpenny coming to her feeders in Indian Hills on September 2. On September 3, Frank and Linda Farrel, Mark Chavez, Tom Behnfield, Gwen Moore and Dean Shoup reported ACORN WOODPECKER in Indian Hills. If you would like to try for the bird, please contact Peggy at 720-983-6490 or heartbowpress. AT gmail.com.
KIT CARSON COUNTY:
--An imm MOURNING WARBLER was reported by Alec Hopping at Flager Reservoir SWA on August 28.
LA PLATA COUNTY:
--3 Acorn Woodpeckers were reported by David Dunford on Meadow Road in Rafter J Subdivision on August 21. On August 30, Eddie Kasper reported 7 Acorn Woodpeckers on Meadow Road in Rafter J Subdivision.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—A Northern Parula was seen and heard by Biggerstaff north of Spring Canyon Park/Cottonwood Glen Park a bit off the bike trail on September 4.
--A Field Sparrow was reported by David Wade at Douglas Reservoir on August 28.
LOGAN COUNTY:
--On August 29 at Tamarack Ranch SWA, Bill Kaempfer reported m Baltimore Oriole, Philadelphia Vireo, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Bell's Vireo.
--On August 30 at Northern Sterling Reservoir SP, Kamepfer reported a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK.
MESA COUNTY:
--At about 8400 Ft between Collbran and Brush Creek, Nic Korte reported Purple Martins on August 2 and 3. On August 11, Nic Korte reported that Purple Martins are using the Collbran area as staging area for migrations so can be seen in greater numbers than usual.
On August 23, Nic Korte reported seeing a few Purple Matins above Collbran off CR 64.3.
--A Black Phoebe was reported by Mike Henwood on the Gunnison River near old Black Bridge on August 23.
MORGAN COUNTY:
--On August 31, Ira Sanders reported McCown's Longspur and EASTERN MEADOWLARK at playas in Morgan County but
did not give more specific details. Contact him at zroadrunner14 AT gmail.com for details.
PROWERS COUNTY:
--A Great Crested Flycatcher, Least Flycatcher, and 2 imm Red-headed Woodpeckers were reported by Dave Leatherman at Riverside Cemetery in Lamar (Maple St, N end of Town, E of main) on August 24.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
--A Bell's Vireo was reported by Brandon Percival at Rock Canyon at Pueblo Reservoir on August 29.
--A Greater Roadrunner was reported by Tim Leppek at Swallows SWA in Pueblo Reservoir SP on August 30.
SEDGWICK COUNTY:
--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Sue Riffe and Glenn Walbek at Jumbo Reservoir on August 29.
WELD COUNTY:
--At Crow Valley Campground on August 22, Gloria Nikolai reported 2 Gray Flycatchers and Bea Weaver report 1 Gray Flycatcher. On August 24, Steve Mlodinow reported Gray Flycatcher at Crow Valley CG.
--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Steve Mlodinow at Crow Valley CG on August 26.
--2 Chestnut-collared Longspurs were heard by Mark Miller on CR 75 between CR 100 and CR 102 on August 29.
--A Chestnut-collared Longspur was reported by Gary Lefko on CR 33 between CR 100 and CR 98 on September 1.
--At Crow Valley CG on September 2, Steve Mlodinow reported Tennessee Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, and Baltimore Oriole.
DFO Field Trips:
Cherry Creek SP Wetlands Loop (Arapahoe County)
Sunday, September 13
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Karen von Saltza & Cynthia Madsen (Email: kvonsaltza@yahoo.com Phone: 303-941-4881) Trail Difficulty: Easy
Directions: Meet at the Prairie Loop lot in Cherry Creek SP. From either park entrance, follow Lake View Rd to the Prairie Loop that is located at the south rim of the reservoir. State Parks pass or day pass required.
This is a half day of walking that passes through most of the important habitats found in the park over a distance of about 3 miles. Trails could be slippery or muddy, so dress accordingly. Bring water and snacks; lunch is optional. Beginning birders are welcome. Cosponsored with Denver Audubon. Register online or contact leader to register.
Good Birding,
Mary Driscoll
Unincorporated Arapahoe County
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