Compiler: Joyce Takamine
Date: October 29, 2012
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, October 29, 2012, sponsored by 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: (* denotes that there is new information on this species in this report)
Surf Scoter (*Park, Weld)
White-winged Scoter (*Park)
Barrow's Goldeneye (*Garfield, *Lake)
American Golden Plover (Morgan)
Sabine's Gull (Boulder)
Eastern Phoebe (Bent, Douglas/Jefferson)
Winter Wren (Bent, Pueblo)
Wood Thrush (Larimer)
Yellow-throated Warbler (Pueblo)
LE CONTE'S SPARROW (Pueblo)
NELSON'S SPARROW (Pueblo)
EASTERN TOWHEE (Pueblo)
Swamp Sparrow (Douglas/Jefferson, Larimer, Morgan, Pueblo)
White-throated Sparrow (*Jefferson, Kit Carson, Morgan, Ouray, Prowers, Pueblo)
Harris's Sparrow (Adams, Boulder, El Paso, *Larimer, Pueblo)
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson, La Plata)
McCown's Longspur (Park)
Adams County:
--The Harris's Sparrow at the Barr Lake visitor center feeders continues as reported by Sanders on October 27.
--2 1st year Harris's Sparrows were reported by Sheeter at the feeding station at Rocky Mountain Arsenal on October 25.
Boulder County:
--An ad Harris's Sparrow was reported by Nunes at N55th St just south of Monarch Road on October 25.
--A juv Sabine's Gull was reported by Nunes at Sixmile Reservoir on October 27.
Douglas/Jefferson Counties:
--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Walbek at the edge of Cattail Marsh S of Plum creek rec area parking lot (Flooded Parking area at end of road) on October 23.
--An Eastern Phoebe was reported by Kellner at Chafield SP near the Handicapped Fisherman's Access on October 27.
El Paso/Pueblo Counties:
--At Chico Basin Ranch on October 22, Duane Nelson reported that both the NELSON'S SPARROW and LE CONTE'S SPARROW
continue at Upper Twin Pond. The LE CONTE'S was SW of the dam.
--At Chico Basin Ranch on October 22, Pals reported a Harris's Sparrow SW of Upper Twin Pond.
-Bill Maynard warns that Duck Hunting Season starts Wednesday, October 24 at Chico Basin and Upper Twin Pond is a favorite spot for
hunters.
--At Chico Basin Ranch on October 24, Sanders reported that the NELSON'S SPARROW continues at Upper Twin Pond. Hinds
reported EASTERN TOWHEE and Harris's Sparrow near the LE CONTE'S Area on October 24 and a Harris's Sparrow and Winter Wren at HQ.
Garfield County:
--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by McConnell at Ranch at Roaring Fork on October 27.
Jefferson County:
--An ad GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Henwood at Red Rocks Trading Post on October 18 and refound by Henwood on October 26.
--A 1st year Harris's Sparrow was reported by Henwood at Bear Creek Lake Park on October 26. It was along the road right after you enter the park, about halfway between the stop sign and Cottontail Picnic Area.
--A White-throated Sparrow (tan stripe) was reported by Tina Jones in her yard at 4400 Bow Mar Drive, Littleton on October 29.
Lake County:
--5 Barrow's Goldeneyes were reported by Kellner at Mount Elbert Forebay on October 28.
La Plata County:
--A GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Morris at the Durango Fish Hatchery Pond on October 21. Morris refound the 1st winter GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW at the Fish Hatchery on October 25.
Larimer County:
--A Harris's Sparrow was reported by Rashid at Lake Estes on October 22 at the entrance to Pine Point. Maugans refound the Harris's Sparrow on October 24.
--A Swamp Sparrow and Wood Thrush were reported by Rashid at the Sanctuary on the W side of Lake Estes on October 24.
--A 1st winter Harris's Sparrow has been visiting the yard of Sean Walters in Loveland since October 26. If you would like to
try to see it contact him at waltersintherockies AT gmail.com.
Morgan County:
--At Jackson SP on October 22, Mlodinow reported 3 White-throated Sparrows, 1 Swamp Sparrow, and 38 American Golden-Plovers.
Ouray County:
--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Zerbi along CR 24 on October 27.
Park County:
--A McCown's Longspur was reported by Drummond at Eleven Mile Reservoir along entrance road to Roger's Mountain access on S side of reservoir on October 27.
--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Kellner at Eleven Mile Reservoir seen from Sucker Cove on October 28.
--A White-winged Scoter was reported by Kellner at Antero SWA on October 28.
Pueblo County:
--2 Red Fox Sparrows were reported by Percival just east of Valco Ponds Parking Lot on the trail between two ponds on October 26.
--A White-throated Sparrow and Swamp Sparrow were reported by Percival at Lake Pueblo SP on October 26.
--A Yellow-throated Warbler was reported by Percival at Pueblo City Park by the pond on October 27.
--A Swamp Sparrow was reported by Percival W of Pueblo Nature Center on October 27.
Weld County:
--3 Surf Scoters were reported by Prather close to the S shore of Union Reservoir on October 26.
The DFO field trip for Saturday, November 3 will be to look for Scoters led by Joey Kellner (303-978-1748). This is an all day trip driving to various mountain lakes to look for scoters, loons, and other migrants so bring lunch. Trip will probably include stops at Dillon Reservoir, Turquiose Lake, Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Twin Lakes, and Eleven-Mile Reseervoir. Call the leader to register and arrange a meeting place.
The DFO field trip for Sunday, November 4 will by the Evans and the South Platte River led by Barbara Shissler (303-589-4431) and Cindy Valentine (303-790-2805). Meet leaders at the parking lot at 0900. Take Santa Fe to Evans then go west on Evans towards the South Platte. Go across the bridge then turn on the road and park on the east side of the river. Group will walk along the river until Mississippi or a little further to look at the waterfowl that are gathered. Be aware that bathroom facilities are not plentiful.
Good Birding,
Joyce Takamine
Boulder
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