cobirds colorado rare bird: November 2012

Friday, 30 November 2012

[cobirds] Swamp Sparrow, Larimer County

The Swamp Sparrow found by Dave Leatherman and refound by Joe Massomer at Cottonwood Hollow in east Fort Collins was present this morning. I followed the directions posted yesterday by Joe, seeing and hearing the bird at about 9:30.

Brad Biggerstaff
Fort Collins

On Nov 29, 2012 12:14 PM, "Joe Mammoser" <jmammos@waterpik.com> wrote:

I went over to Cottonwood Hollow along east Prospect Road in Fort Collins over my lunch hour today. On the way into the natural area, I bumped into Larry Griffin who was on his way out. Sorry Larry, it appears you were about 20 minutes too early. I found one of the Swamp Sparrows along the flowing ditch/canal that is east of Artists Point Pond (or what's left of it). It was approximately 60-70 yards south of the culvert flowing from Artists Point Pond to the ditch/canal. At first things were very silent, but after

about 15-20 minutes of standing still along the ditch and not making any noise except for an occasional spish every 3-4 minutes, I heard a different chip note to my

left. When I went to investigate, the Swamp Sparrow was chipping frequently and at one point flew up to the top of a cattail stalk for several seconds before diving back

into the cattails and going silent. I also had a silent bird about 100 yards south of the culvert that dove into brush on the east side of the ditch and would not come

back out and would not call, so I don't know what that was except it did not act or respond as a Song Sparrow would.

Joe Mammoser

Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Dunlin - El Paso County

The Dunlin was seen again this evening at 4:00 with 3 Killdeers at the sw corner of Stapleton and Lambert in Falcon.

Kathy Miller

Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Continuing Fox Sparrow, Walden Ponds, Boulder

After an hour and a half of patiently stalking movement in the junipers described by previous posters, I observed the red Fox Sparrow fly out across the path. It gave a few "smack" calls from the grasses where I was finally able to get a clear view. 4:40 PM, Nov. 30Th.

James Lamoureux
Superior, CO

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[cobirds] At home today- Dickcissal female

Hi Cobirders. While watching the news at 12:15PM I saw a bird fly
into the front yard and then up into the young Locust tree in front
of the window. What is that?
It was about 6" Pale colored . with gray face and gray about the
head. Top of head was much darker. Bill was gray also. The throat
was tinged with yellow.
breast pale too, possible thin streaking was worn off or not
noticeable because of plastic covering the window. I got a couple
minutes look as it moved just to the left.

I had my larger Sibley at my right elbow so looked for it right after
it flew across the street into an evergreen and disappeared.

I settled on Dickcissal fall female which fit very well. I had seen
one fall male several years ago along the Arkansas valley. Sure was
different from breeding
plumage. They are know to move west many to California.

And more I saw on the thistle feeder a very purple finch with a very
white lower belly. The scope was here but not set up so that look
awhile as well as
getting the camera and getting that on the digiscope platform.
Finally I got it together and everything in focus and there were 5
Goldfinches. I sure hope
that purple guy comes back. Now there is a Common Grackle there.
It has learned to contort itself around back reach down and get few
seeds.
It went and replace by 2 birds.
Have to get to the store.

Bye

Bob Spencer N.E. of Golden

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[cobirds] Christmas Bird Count Fun

I posted a "fun" poll to count who is doing Christmas Bird Count(s) this year, if you wish to join in the holiday cheer:
http://coloradobirder.ning.com/

Left side of screen is poll-don't have to be subscriber.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
http://coloradobirder.ning.com/
Mobile: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/m

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[cobirds] Jackson County 11/29

Birders,

I drove down to Walden yesterday to check the water bodies there for Barrow's Goldeneyes (BAGO) for RMBO's annual count. Walden Res had a nice surprise: 2 Trumpeter Swans to go with a pair of BAGOs and a few other ducks. Walden is about half frozen and very low.

Arapaho NWR is basically dried up, and all I saw there were a few ravens and no grouse. Seldom visited MacFarlane Res further south had open water, but only white-cheeked geese.

FYI, I have been seeing good numbers of Snow Buntings in flocks of 4 and 5 here in Carbon County, Wyo along with lots of C. Redpolls. Since Redpolls seem to be everywhere in CO, I wouldn't be surprised if decent numbers of Snow Buntings begin showing up there soon. Keep your eyes open!

Cheers,

Dan Maynard
Saratoga, WY
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[cobirds] Pueblo birds 11/30

I got to Pueblo City Park around 8am to the Headquarters area and it was quiet, so walked along the Arkansas River on the North side, west toward the Pueblo Nature Center. I turned around after checking the large pond east of the Pueblo Nature Center. My only highlight along here, were 15 Eastern Bluebirds, probably the flock I haven't seen in Rock Canyon for a while.

When I got back to Pueblo City Park around 915am, I quickly saw the Yellow-throated Warbler in the sycamore tree, just east of the Headquarters. I also saw the adult male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and a Pygmy Nuthatch.

I decided to check out inside the Pueblo Zoo, and the Yellow-rumped Warblers were in there, no Pine or Yellow-throated, though there was a Common Yellowthroat, hanging out on the ground. I also saw a female Williamson's Sapsucker and a Red Crossbill.

I only checked one spot at Pueblo Reservoir on the way home, and I saw a Pacific Loon and a Common Loon, they were off West Fisherman's Point.

Just a reminder, there is a race in Pueblo tomorrow, people will be running a Half Marathon, from Pueblo City Park, below City Park, west all the way through the Pueblo Nature Center and Rock Canyon. So, birding might be difficult on the trails tomorrow, with all the runners.

Brandon Percival

Pueblo West, CO

[cobirds] Bohemian Waxwings--Lakewood-Green Mtn/Jeffco

This morning at 8:30am, I was returning from dropping my daughter off at school. As I pulled into the driveway, I noticed two Waxwings at the top of my neighbors tree. When I got out of the car, I heard the trilled call of Bohemian Waxwings. I sprinted inside and grabbed the binoculars. When I got on the birds, I immediately noticed the reddish undertail coverts and lighter colored birds. While watching the birds, they flew east. I ran to the very birdy backyard hoping they had stopped at the water feature. While searching, a Sharppie flew in and ended the search as the birds scattered. I searched the neighborhood crabapples but came up empty!

Mark Chavez
Lakewood-Green Mtn
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[cobirds] Boulder goodies, including Lapland Longspurs

Hello, Birders.

Andrew and I had an errand to run this morning, Friday, Nov. 30th, so we stopped by Sombrero Marsh, Boulder County, where the 8 Tundra Swans were still present. As Christian Nunes has noted, one of the bird wears yellow-on-blue neck-band #U856. Learn more about the Tundra Swan banding program here: http://tinyurl.com/SwanNeckBands

Andrew wondered why the band wasn't 958n, and I think that's a good question.

Next we headed over to the Legion Park overlook, where our goal was to count more than 2^9 American Coots, and, ideally, to achieve a prime-number count. We succeeded on the former front, but not on the latter.

And we had a pleasant surprise at Legion Park: two Lapland Longspurs calling and circling low over the overlook. They briefly put down in the shrubby, spiny stuff just east of the overlook, then kept on going. One showed a fair bit of dark below, and was colorful overall, so I guess that makes it an adult male; the other may also have been an adult male, but I wasn't sure.

Ted Floyd

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Lafayette, BOULDER County, Colorado

[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Friday, November 30, 2012

Compiler: Mary Driscoll

Date: November 30, 2012

email: rba AT cfobirds.org

phone: 303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 30, 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)

Cackling Goose (Weld)

Trumpeter Swan (Grand)

Tundra Swan (*Boulder)

Surf Scoter (Weld)

White-winged Scoter (Denver)

Long-tailed Duck (El Paso, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Eagle,*El Paso, Garfield, Gunnison, Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (Denver, Huerfano, Pueblo)

Red-necked Grebe (Pueblo)

Dunlin (Boulder, *El Paso)

MEW GULL (Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Jefferson, Pueblo)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (Pueblo)

Black-legged Kittiwake (Pueblo)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo)

Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)

Winter Wren (Pueblo, Boulder)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Pueblo)

Pine Warbler (*El Paso, Logan, Pueblo)

Fox Sparrow (*Boulder, Pueblo)

Swamp Sparrow (*Boulder, Jefferson)

White-throated Sparrow (Huerfano, Jefferson, Morgan)

Harris's Sparrow (Huerfano, Morgan)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Boulder)

Rusty Blackbird (*Boulder)

Common Redpoll (*Boulder,*Jefferson, Logan)

Boulder County:

--At Baseline Reservoir in Boulder on November 17, the BBC field trip led by John Vanderpoel had 5 Tundra Swans (2ad, 3 juv). On November 21, Rynes reported that the 5 Tundra Swans were in the SW corner of Baseline Reservoir in the morning. On November 23, Rynes reported the Tundras Swans at Sombrero Marsh. On November 24, Steve Frye's bird walk reported the Tundra Swans back at Baseline Reservoir. On November 26, Tumasonis reported 8 Tundra Swans at Baseline. On November 29, Heinrich reports that the 8 Tundra Swans are still at Baseline Reservoir.

--A Northern Cardinal was found by Jinx Cooper in Hawthorne Gulch in Boulder on November 19. From Broadway, turn N on Hawthorn and drive to the end and park. Continue on the trail for about 200 yards. Bird was near pump house. On November 24, Boswell refound the Northern Cardinal near the pump house. On November 25, Tumasonis relocated the Northern Cardinal in Hawthorn Gulch.

--On November 21, Breitsch reported a Fox Sparrow at Walden Ponds in Boulder. Heinrich relocated the Fox Sparrow on November 29.

--Tumasonis reported that Steve Frye's bird walk had 40 Common Redpolls at Baseline Reservoir on November 24. They were feeding in weedy patches on the West side of the reservoir. On November 26, around 10:00 am Gillilan reported about 40 Common Redpolls at SW corner of Baseline Reservoir. On November 27 Arnesen refound Common Redpolls on the W shore of Baseline Reservoir, feeding on the ground in the weedy patch. On November 29, (about 1:30 pm)Heinrich reports at Baseline Reservoir, a Common Redpoll flew overhead, then land briefly in a Cottonwood on the West side of Cherryvale.

--A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Schmoker in Longmont on November 24.

--A f Rusty Blackbird was reported by Gillilan about 200 yds upstream from 75th and Boulder Creek on November 26. On November 27, Arnesen refound the Rusty Blackbird near the water treatment plant. On November 28, Floyd reported the Rusty Blackbird along Boulder Creek near 75th St. On November 29, Heinrich refound the Rusty Blackbird along Boulder Creek, west of 75th.

--A Swamp Sparrow was found by Boswell along Boulder Creek upstream from 75th. It was before the water treatment plant. On November 28, Floyd reported 3 Swamp Sparrows near 75th

and Boulder Creek, On November 29, Heinrich reports the Swamp Sparrow still present along Boulder Creek west of 75th.

--A Dunlin was reported by Marcel Such at Jim Hamm Pond on November 27.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Kilpatrick on November 28, on the South side of Boulder Creek upstream from 75th., it was near the overhead pipe where the Rusty Blackbird was seen.

Denver County:

--A juv White-winged Scoter was reported by Tina Jones at Marston Reservoir on November 22. Tina Jones reported White-winged Scoter at Marston on November 26, and November 28.

--A probable Pacific Loon was reported by Tina Jones at Marston Reservoir on November 28, there were nine Loons on Marston Reservoir, and one bird looked obviously smaller than the two birds next to it, but they were out so far, that a positive ID could not be made. This bird's nape was lighter than the bird's back/mantle, unlike you find in Common Loons. All 3 of these Loons were way out in the middle of the lake, so I could not get some of the finer ID markings for a Pacific Loon.

Eagle County:

--At Blue Lake, McConnell reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye on November 27.

--At Spring Park Reservoir, McConnell reported 2 m Barrow's Goldeneye on November 27.

El Paso County:

--A f type Long-tailed Duck was reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on November 24.

--On November 29, Drummond reports a (m) Barrow's Golden Eye on Big Johnson Reservoir.

--Cici Lee reported that the Dunlin first reported on November 17 continues on November 26 at the pond in Falcon off Stapleton Dr and Lambert Road. On November 29, Hudak reports the Dunlin is still present at the pond in Falcon.

--On November 29, Gordon reported a bright, male, Pine Warbler, that was foraging mostly on the ground with a flock of Juncos. The address is 6755 Delmonico Drive. Birds are working around the parking areas and near the pool. Look for rock sign saying "Summit View II" on east side of Delmonico, 1 block N of its intersection with Rockrimmon. For more information you can contact Gordon on his cell phone, 302-388-4444 cell. The bird was seen twice, just before 9:00, and then again about 9:15. It has not been seen again.

Garfield County:

--At the Ranch at Roaring Fork on November 27, McConnell reported 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f).

Grand County:

--A Trumpeter Swan was reported by Echelmeyer on Windy Gap Reservoir on November 21 and 22.

Gunnison County:

--At Blue Mesa Reservoir on November 26, Beason reported 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Gunnison River inflow area.

Huerfano County:

--On November 22, Neldner reported 2 Harris's Sparrows and a White-throated Sparrow at her feeders in La Veta. If you would like to try for the birds, please contact her at pollywren AT gmail.com. On November 23, Neldner reported 3 Harris's Sparrows and a White-throated Sparrow at her feeders. On November 26, Neldner reported 3 Harris's Sparrows and a White-throated Sparrow at her feeders

--At Lathrop SP on Martin Lake on November 26, Neldner relocated the Pacific Loon which she first reported on November 15.

Jefferson County:

--Henwood reported on November 26 that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continues at Red Rocks Trading Post.

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Tumasonis at Matthews/Winter Park on November 22.

--On November 22 while waiting for the BRAMBLING, Batchelder observed 2 Common Redpolls in a tree to the right of the bridge. A Common Redpoll was reported by McConnell at the BRAMBLING spot on November 24.

--On November 29, Kingery reports that Pam Zimmer had 3 Common Redpolls in her Lakewood yard Wednesday afternoon, late. She sent 3 very good pictures. If you'd like to try to see them, call her for directions & confirmation that they have returned. Her phone number: 303-988-6504.

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Breitsch at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on November 25. They were on the W side of the boardwalk behind Bass Lake.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Henwood at the W end of Kendrick Lake on November 26.

Logan County:

--A Pine Warbler was reported by Kellner at Tamarack Ranch east between hedgerows 7 & 8 on November 25.

--3 Common Redpolls were reported by Kellner at Tamarack Ranch on November 25.

Morgan County:

--At Jackson Lake SP campground on November 25, Kellner reported 2 White-throated Sparrows and 4 Harris's Sparrows.

Pueblo County:

--On November 24 the AVAS field trip to Pueblo Nature Center had a red Fox Sparrow at the Nature Center and a Winter Wren west of the Nature Center as reported by Percival.

--On November 25 at Pueblo City Park, Percival reported Yellow-throated Warbler and Pine Warbler and ad m YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER by the big oak in the NE part of the park. =On November 27, Percival refound the Yellow-throated Warbler.

--At Pueblo Reservoir at the South Marina tires on November 28, Percival reported a basic plumaged ad. MEW GULL. Eight species of gulls were present on the reservoir. Adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (which should be here until mid-February), three Lesser Black-backed (2 adults, 1 first year), and one Thayer's Gull (juvenile) were the highlights. On November 25, Percival reported ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1-st year Lesser Black-backed Gull and 2 Thayer's Gulls (1 ad, 1 juv). On November 27, at South Shore Marina tires Percival reported ad GREAT-BLACK-BACKED GULL, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 ad, 1 1-st cyc), and a juv Thayer's Gull.

--At the SWA on the NW side of Pueblo Reservoir on November 26, Percival reported Black-legged Kittiwake and ad m Black Scoter.

From the boat launch at SWA on November 26, Percival reported Red-necked Grebe, Pacific Loon, and Long-tailed Duck. On November 27 at SWA, Percival reported Red-necked Grebe.

Weld County:

--A f Surf Scoter was reported by Schmoker at Milavec Lake in the Frederic Recreational Area on November 24.

--An Aleutian Cackling Goose was reported by Mlodinow at Union Reservoir on the North side on November 25.

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, December 1 will be RMBO Annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count, Longmont Area Lakes led by Chuck Hundertmark (303-604-0531). Meet the leader at 0800 in the parking lot of Jim Hamm Nature Area in Longmont. From Denver area, take I-25 north to Exit 240. Drive west on Hwy 119 to County Line Road. Go north on County Line Road and look for the nature area on the left just past 17th Ave. Will check Union Reservoir and McIntosh Lake for Barrow's Goldeneyes and other early winter waterfowl. Will check other area lakes as time allows. A long half day trip. Spotting scopes will be useful. Call or e-mail the leader in advance.

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, December 2 will be RMBO Annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count, South Platte River led by Paul Slignsby (303-422-3728). Meet the leader at 0800 at South Platte River trailhead at 88th Ave. From I-76 take exit 10 and go west across the river to first stop light (Riverdale Rd/Colorado Blvd). Turn left at the light, look for the group in the parking lot to your left. If you live near Wheat Ridge, call leader for carpool. Weather can cause cancellation so be sure to register with the leader. Walk about 3 miles. This will be a long 1/2 day trip. Spotting scopes will be useful.

Good Birding,

Mary Driscoll

Unincor. Arapahoe Co.

[cobirds] White-winged Dove, Boulder Cty, 11/30

Just saw one fly over the intersection of Jay and 63rd (9:40am)
Thomas Heinrich
Teheinrich@gmail.com
Boulder, CO

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Friday, November 30, 2012

Compiler: Mary Driscoll

Date: November 30, 2012

email: rba AT cfobirds.org

phone: 303-659-8750

Highlight species include: (* denotes that there is new information on this species in this report)

Cackling Goose (Weld)

Trumpeter Swan (Grand)

Tundra Swan (*Boulder)

Surf Scoter (Weld)

White-winged Scoter (*Denver)

Long-tailed Duck (El Paso, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Eagle,*El Paso, Garfield, Gunnison, Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (*Denver, Huerfano, Pueblo)

Red-necked Grebe (Pueblo)

Dunlin (*Boulder, El Paso)

MEW GULL (*Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (*Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Jefferson, *Pueblo)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Pueblo)

Black-legged Kittiwake (Pueblo)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo)

Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)

Winter Wren (Pueblo,*Boulder)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Pueblo)

Pine Warbler (*El Paso, Logan, Pueblo)

Fox Sparrow (*Boulder, Pueblo)

Swamp Sparrow (*Boulder, Jefferson)

White-throated Sparrow (Huerfano, Jefferson, Morgan)

Harris's Sparrow (Huerfano, Morgan)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Boulder)

Rusty Blackbird (*Boulder)

Common Redpoll (*Boulder,*Jefferson, Logan)

Boulder County:

--On November 21, Breitsch reported a Fox Sparrow at Walden Ponds in Boulder. Heinrich relocated the Fox Sparrow on November 29.

--A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Schmoker in Longmont on November 24.

--A Swamp Sparrow was found by Boswell along Boulder Creek upstream from 75th. It was before the water treatment plant. On November 28, Floyd reported 3 Swamp Sparrows near 75th

and Boulder Creek, On November 29, Heinrich reports the Swamp Sparrow still present along Boulder Creek west of 75th.

--A Dunlin was reported by Marcel Such at Jim Hamm Pond on November 27.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Kilpatrick on November 28, on the South side of Boulder Creek upstream from 75th., it was near the overhead pipe where the Rusty Blackbird was seen.

Denver County:

--A juv White-winged Scoter was reported by Tina Jones at Marston Reservoir on November 22. Tina Jones reported White-winged Scoter at Marston on November 26, and November 28.

Eagle County:

--At Blue Lake, McConnell reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye on November 27.

--At Spring Park Reservoir, McConnell reported 2 m Barrow's Goldeneye on November 27.

El Paso County:

--A f type Long-tailed Duck was reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on November 24.

--On November 29, Drummond reports a (m) Barrow's Golden Eye on Big Johnson Reservoir.

Garfield County:

--At the Ranch at Roaring Fork on November 27, McConnell reported 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f).

Grand County:

--A Trumpeter Swan was reported by Echelmeyer on Windy Gap Reservoir on November 21 and 22.

Gunnison County:

--At Blue Mesa Reservoir on November 26, Beason reported 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Gunnison River inflow area.

Huerfano County:

--At Lathrop SP on Martin Lake on November 26, Neldner relocated the Pacific Loon which she first reported on November 15.

Jefferson County:

--Henwood reported on November 26 that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continues at Red Rocks Trading Post.

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Tumasonis at Matthews/Winter Park on November 22.

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Breitsch at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on November 25. They were on the W side of the boardwalk behind Bass Lake.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Henwood at the W end of Kendrick Lake on November 26.

Logan County:

--A Pine Warbler was reported by Kellner at Tamarack Ranch east between hedgerows 7 & 8 on November 25.

--3 Common Redpolls were reported by Kellner at Tamarack Ranch on November 25.

Morgan County:

--At Jackson Lake SP campground on November 25, Kellner reported 2 White-throated Sparrows and 4 Harris's Sparrows.

Pueblo County:

--On November 24 the AVAS field trip to Pueblo Nature Center had a red Fox Sparrow at the Nature Center and a Winter Wren west of the Nature Center as reported by Percival.

--At the SWA on the NW side of Pueblo Reservoir on November 26, Percival reported Black-legged Kittiwake and ad m Black Scoter.

From the boat launch at SWA on November 26, Percival reported Red-necked Grebe, Pacific Loon, and Long-tailed Duck. On November 27 at SWA, Percival reported Red-necked Grebe.

Weld County:

--A f Surf Scoter was reported by Schmoker at Milavec Lake in the Frederic Recreational Area on November 24.

--An Aleutian Cackling Goose was reported by Mlodinow at Union Reservoir on the North side on November 25.

Good Birding,

Mary Driscoll

Unincor. Arapahoe Co.

[cobirds] Redpolls still at Baseline Res, Boulder Cty., 11/30

At least 4 Common Redpolls were in a mixed flock of 40-50 House Finches and American Goldfinches feeding in trees and thistle SE of the silo at the SW corner of Baseline Res from 8:40 to 9:00 am this morning. Tundra Swans still here, too.
Thomas Heinrich
Teheinrich@gmail.com
Boulder, CO

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[cobirds] Baseline Reservoir Tundra Swan neck band recovery info

Birders,

One of the adult Tundra Swans that has been at Baseline Reservoir (Boulder Co.) for a while has a blue neck band inscribed with a U856. I sent in the info to the USGS and here are the results:

Male banded as an adult (born 2008 or earlier) on 7/27/2010 15 miles North of Buckland, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. (Lat: 66.19694; Lon: -161.155). That's about 2800 miles as the swan flies.

No wonder they're so tired.

Christian Nunes
Boulder, CO
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Thursday, 29 November 2012

[cobirds] Boulder Cty, 11/29 (C. Redpoll, Fox & Swamp Sparrows, Rusty Blackbird, Tundra Swans)

The Rusty Blackbird and Swamp Sparrow were present this morning at the previously reported location along Boulder Creek west of 75th. The Fox Sparrow was also feeding under the junipers west of the Ricky Weiser Wetland at Walden Ponds. Later (about 1:30 pm) at Baseline Reservoir, I had one Common Redpoll fly overhead, then land briefly in a Cottonwood on the west side of Cherryvale. The eight Tundra Swans were still at Baseline Res.

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Thomas Heinrich
Boulder, CO
TEHeinrich@gmail.com
www.pbase.com/birdercellist

[cobirds] Big Johnson Reservoir , Barrow's Goldeneye . No Tufted Duck

Cobirders :

The Tufted Duck reported yesterday at Big Johnson Res. El Paso Cty was not relocated today despite looking morning and late afternoon . Consolation was a adult male Barrow's Goldeneye this afternoon and a lone Snow Goose amongst the usual waterfowl.

John Drummond

Monument

[cobirds] Marston Reservoir, Denver County

Hello birders,

11/29/12 2:30-4:30PM Marston Reservoir

(1) White-winged Scoter

(2) Common Loon

(1) Lesser Black-backed Gull (an added bonus)

Thanks to Tina Jones for her posts.

Art Hudak

Denver County

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[cobirds] Common Redpolls, Longmont, Boulder County

Today around 3:15pm, a wayward flock of about 35 Common Redpoll flew by the King Soopers on South Hover Rd. I went back around a half hour later to search the area, but I could not locate them anywhere.

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Todd Deininger
Longmont, CO

[cobirds] Dunlin - El Paso County

COBirders,

Rise" Foster-Bruder called me earlier today and informed me that the Dunlin is still at the small reservoir mudflats on the sw corner of Stapleton and Lambert in the ne sector of Falcon. I left work to chase the bird and it was still there around 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. It blends in quite well with the mudflats, but is relatively easy to find. A spotting scope helps. Thank you Cecile Lee for finding and reporting this bird a while back.

Incidentally, despite all the development around Falcon in the last 20 years, I was surprised by how much water was flowing through the parkways. I hadn't driven through this area for a while. The detention ponds offer some good habitat for shorebirds in El Paso County. Habitat that we don't have much of here with Ramah Reservoir almost always dry and with such distant viewing at Big Johnson Reservoir.

Good Birding,

Ken Pals

Colorado Springs

[cobirds] Common Redpoll, Jefferson

Pam Zimmer had 3 Common Redpolls in her Lakewood yard this afternoon, late. She sent 3 very good pictures. If you'd like to try to see them, call her for directions & confirmation that they have showed up again. Her phone number:

303-988-6504

Hugh Kingery
Franktown, CO

[cobirds] Redpolls at my feeder (Jefferson County)

Well, I was hoping this might happen and today two REDPOLLS, a male and a female, showed up at my feeders in Green Mountain, Lakewood! My first clue was a male at the water feature. I got so-so photos which I will soon post to Flickr-WRShade3. I will let you know if they show up regularly. Meanwhile, they may not be "chaseable."

Bob Shade

[cobirds] Swamp Sparrow

I went over to Cottonwood Hollow along east Prospect Road in Fort Collins over my lunch hour today. On the way into the natural area, I bumped into Larry Griffin who was on his way out. Sorry Larry, it appears you were about 20 minutes too early. I found one of the Swamp Sparrows along the flowing ditch/canal that is east of Artists Point Pond (or what's left of it). It was approximately 60-70 yards south of the culvert flowing from Artists Point Pond to the ditch/canal. At first things were very silent, but after

about 15-20 minutes of standing still along the ditch and not making any noise except for an occasional spish every 3-4 minutes, I heard a different chip note to my

left. When I went to investigate, the Swamp Sparrow was chipping frequently and at one point flew up to the top of a cattail stalk for several seconds before diving back

into the cattails and going silent. I also had a silent bird about 100 yards south of the culvert that dove into brush on the east side of the ditch and would not come

back out and would not call, so I don't know what that was except it did not act or respond as a Song Sparrow would.

Joe Mammoser

Fort Collins

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[cobirds] Update on Pine Warbler, NW Colorado Springs, El Paso County

Hello again,

The Pine Warbler was seen twice, just before 9, then again about 9:15 AM. It has not been seen since, though the Goffs and Lynne Miller are looking.

I'll post again if the bird reappears.

Best,

Jeff

Jeffrey Gordon
President
American Birding Association
Colorado Springs, CO
jgordon@aba.org
www.aba.org

719-884-8226 direct line @ office
302-388-4444 cell

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[cobirds] Sign up for Christmas Bird Counts now available

Cobirders,

National Audubon has now opened the registration site for signing up to participate in the year’s Christmas Bird Count activities. CBCs are a 113 year-old tradition in surveying early winter bird populations throughout the US, Canada and now as far south as northern Latin America. It is a way to join in with about 75,000 other birders in a really fun activity. I know that once I started doing CBCs I got totally hooked to the point that I have done more than 100 counts over the years.

Go to this NAS website http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count to initiate the sign-up process. CBC are held during the 22 day period from December 14^th to January 5^th, so sign up for more than one. (If you are really inspired [aka, crazy], you can compete with Doug Kibbe and me as we try to hit the double-digit count level!)

CBC Compilers please select a count date as soon as possible to help participants with signing up.

Bill Kaempfer

Boulder

[cobirds] Pine Warbler, Rockrimmon area NW Colorado Springs, El Paso County

Hi all,

Liz and I are looking at a bright male Pine Warbler that foraging mostly on the ground with a flock of juncos, etc.

The address is 6755 Delmonico Drive 80919. Birds are working around the parking areas and near the pool. Look for rock sign saying "Summit View II" on east side of Delmonico, 1 block N of its intersection with Rockrimmon.

Anyone wanting more info is welcome to call or text me on my cell phone, below.

Best,

Jeff

Jeffrey Gordon
President
American Birding Association
Colorado Springs, CO
jgordon@aba.org
www.aba.org

719-884-8226 direct line @ office
302-388-4444 cell

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Thursday, November 29, 2012

Compiler: Mary Driscoll

Date: November 29, 2012

email: rba AT cfobirds.org

phone: 303-659-8750

This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 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)

Cackling Goose (Weld)

Trumpeter Swan (Grand)

Tundra Swan (Boulder)

Surf Scoter (Weld)

White-winged Scoter (*Denver)

Long-tailed Duck (El Paso, Pueblo)

Barrow's Goldeneye (*Eagle, *Garfield, *Gunnison, Pueblo)

Pacific Loon (*Denver, Huerfano, Pueblo)

Red-necked Grebe (Pueblo)

Dunlin (*Boulder, El Paso)

MEW GULL (*Pueblo)

Thayer's Gull (*Pueblo)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Jefferson, *Pueblo)

GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (*Pueblo)

Black-legged Kittiwake (Pueblo)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Pueblo)

Chihuahuan Raven (Boulder)

Winter Wren (Pueblo,*Boulder)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Pueblo)

Pine Warbler (Logan, Pueblo)

Fox Sparrow (Boulder, Pueblo)

Swamp Sparrow (*Boulder, Jefferson)

White-throated Sparrow (Huerfano, Jefferson, Morgan)

Harris's Sparrow (Huerfano, Morgan)

GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Jefferson)

Northern Cardinal (Boulder)

Rusty Blackbird (*Boulder)

Common Redpoll (*Boulder, Jefferson, Logan)

Boulder County:

--At Baseline Reservoir in Boulder on November 17, the BBC field trip led by John Vanderpoel had 5 Tundra Swans (2ad, 3 juv). On November 21, Rynes reported that the 5 Tundra Swans were in the SW corner of Baseline Reservoir in the morning. On November 22, Kaempfer reported that the Tundra Swans were at Sombrero Marsh in Boulder. On November 23, Rynes reported the Tundras Swans at Sombrero Marsh. On November 24, Steve Frye's bird walk reported the Tundra Swans back at Baseline Reservoir. On November 26, Tumasonis reported 8 Tundra Swans at Baseline. On November 26, Gillilan reported the 8 swans continue at Baseline Reservoir.

--A Northern Cardinal was found by Jinx Cooper in Hawthorne Gulch in Boulder on November 19. From Broadway, turn N on Hawthorn and drive to the end and park. Continue on the trail for about 200 yards. Bird was near pump house. On November 23, Cooper saw the Northern Cardinal in Hawthorne Gulch below the pump house. On November 24, Boswell refound the Northern Cardinal near the pump house. On November 25, Tumasonis relocated the Northern Cardinal in Hawthorn Gulch.

--On November 21, Breitsch reported a Fox Sparrow at Walden Ponds in Boulder. Gillilan relocated the Fox Sparrow on November 26.

--Tumasonis reported that Steve Frye's bird walk had 40 Common Redpolls at Baseline Reservoir on November 24. They were feeding in weedy patches on the West side of the reservoir. On November 25 Chartier reported that the Common Redpolls were feeding in weedy area long SW of Baseline Reservoir, mostly on the ground. On November 26 around 10:00 am Gillilan reported about 40 Common Redpolls at SW corner of Baseline Reservoir. On November 27 Arnesen refound Common Redpolls on the W shore of Baseline Reservoir, feeding on the ground in the weedy patch.

--A Chihuahuan Raven was reported by Schmoker in Longmont on November 24.

--A Swamp Sparrow was found by Boswell along Boulder Creek upstream from 75th. It was before the water treatment plant. On November 28, Floyd reported 3 Swamp Sparrows near 75th

and Boulder Creek.

--A Dunlin was reported by Marcel Such at Jim Hamm Pond on November 27.

--A Winter Wren was reported by Kilpatrick on November 28, on the South side of Boulder Creek upstream from 75th., it was near the overhead pipe where the Rusty Blackbird was seen.

Denver County:

--A juv White-winged Scoter was reported by Tina Jones at Marston Reservoir on November 22. Tina Jones reported White-winged Scoter at Marston on November 26, and November 28.

Eagle County:

--At Blue Lake, McConnell reported 1 m Barrow's Goldeneye on November 27.

--At Spring Park Reservoir, McConnell reported 2 m Barrow's Goldeneye on November 27.

El Paso County:

--A f type Long-tailed Duck was reported by Peterson at Big Johnson on November 24.

--Cici Lee reported that the Dunlin first reported on November 17 continues on November 26 at the pond in Falcon off Stapleton Dr and Lambert Road.

Garfield County:

--At the Ranch at Roaring Fork on November 27, McConnell reported 6 Barrow's Goldeneyes (3m, 3f).

Grand County:

--A Trumpeter Swan was reported by Echelmeyer on Windy Gap Reservoir on November 21 and 22.

Gunnison County:

--At Blue Mesa Reservoir on November 26, Beason reported 3 Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Gunnison River inflow area.

Huerfano County:

--At Lathrop SP on Martin Lake on November 26, Neldner relocated the Pacific Loon which she first reported on November 15.

Jefferson County:

--Henwood reported on November 26 that the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continues at Red Rocks Trading Post.

--A White-throated Sparrow was reported by Tumasonis at Matthews/Winter Park on November 22.

--On November 22 while waiting for the BRAMBLING, Batchelder observed 2 Common Redpolls in a tree to the right of the bridge. Martin reported a Common Redpollat 9:45 a.m. while waiting at the BRAMBLING spot on November 23. A Common Redpoll was reported by McConnell at the BRAMBLING spot on November 24.

--2 Swamp Sparrows were reported by Breitsch at the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt on November 25. They were on the W side of the boardwalk behind Bass Lake.

--A Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported by Henwood at the W end of Kendrick Lake on November 26.

Logan County:

--A Pine Warbler was reported by Kellner at Tamarack Ranch east between hedgerows 7 & 8 on November 25.

--3 Common Redpolls were reported by Kellner at Tamarack Ranch on November 25.

Morgan County:

--At Jackson Lake SP campground on November 25, Kellner reported 2 White-throated Sparrows and 4 Harris's Sparrows.

Pueblo County:

--On November 24 the AVAS field trip to Pueblo Nature Center had a red Fox Sparrow at the Nature Center and and Winter Wren W of the the Nature Center as reported by Percival.

--On November 25 at Pueblo City Park, Percival reported Yellow-throated Warbler and Pine Warbler and ad m YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER by the big oak in the NE part of the park. On November 27, Percival refound the Yellow-throated Warbler.

--At Pueblo Reservoir at the South Marina tires on November 28, Percival reported a basic plumaged ad. MEW GULL. Eight species of gulls were present on the reservoir. Adult Great Black-backed (which should be here until mid-February), three Lesser Black-backed (2 adults, 1 first year), and one Thayer's Gull (juvenile) were the highlights. On November 25, Percival reported ad GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1-st year Lesser Black-backed Gull and 2 Thayer's Gulls (1 ad, 1 juv). On November 27, at South Shore Marina tires Percival reported ad GREAT-BLACK-BACKED GULL, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls (2 ad, 1 1-st cyc), and a juv Thayer's Gull.

--At the SWA on the NW side of Pueblo Reservoir on November 26, Percival reported Black-legged Kittiwake and ad m Black Scoter.

From the boat launch at SWA on November 26, Percival reported Red-necked Grebe, Pacific Loon, and Long-tailed Duck. On November 27 at SWA, Percival reported Red-necked Grebe.

Weld County:

--A f Surf Scoter was reported by Schmoker at Milavec Lake in the Frederic Recreational Area on November 24.

--An Aleutian Cackling Goose was reported by Mlodinow at Union Reservoir on the North side on November 25.

The DFO Field Trip for Saturday, December 1 will be RMBO Annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count, Longmont Area Lakes led by Chuck Hundertmark (303-604-0531). Meet the leader at 0800 in the parking lot of Jim Hamm Nature Area in Longmont. From Denver area, take I-25 north to Exit 240. Drive west on Hwy 119 to County Line Road. Go north on County Line Road and look for the nature area on the left just past 17th Ave. Will check Union Reservoir and McIntosh Lake for Barrow's Goldeneyes and other early winter waterfowl. Will check other area lakes as time allows. A long half day trip. Spotting scopes will be useful. Call or e-mail the leader in advance.

The DFO Field Trip for Sunday, December 2will be RMBO Annual Barrow's Goldeneye Count, South Platte River led by Paul Slignsby (303-422-3728). Meet the leader at 0800 at South Platte River trailhead at 88th Ave. From I-76 take exit 10 and go west across the river to first stop light (Riverdale Rd/Colorado Blvd). Turn left at the light, look for the group in the parking lot to your left. If you live near Wheat Ridge, call leader for carpool. Weather can cause cancellation so be sure to register with the leader. Walk about 3 miles. This will be a long 1/2 day trip. Spotting scopes will be useful.

Good Birding,

Joyce Takamine

Boulder

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