Compiler: Joe Roller
Date: March 1, 2014
email: rba AT cfobirds.org
phone: 303-659-8750
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 1, 2014, updated at 0750, 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. For a mega-rarity, just call me directly at 303 204-0828.
Highlight species include (* indicates new information on this species in this report).
phone: 303-659-8750
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, March 1, 2014, updated at 0750, 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. For a mega-rarity, just call me directly at 303 204-0828.
Highlight species include (* indicates new information on this species in this report).
Greater White-fronted Goose (Denver*)
BRANT (Douglas)
BRANT (Douglas)
TRUMPETER SWAN (Morgan)
TUNDRA SWAN (Boulder)
TUNDRA SWAN (Boulder)
Long-tailed Duck (Denver)
Barrow’s Goldeneye (Jefferson*)
MEW GULL (Arapahoe)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, Denver, Larimer, Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Arapahoe, Denver)
MEW GULL (Arapahoe)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Arapahoe, Denver, Larimer, Weld)
Thayer's Gull (Arapahoe, Denver)
ICELAND GULL (Weld)
GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Arapahoe)
Glaucous Gull (Arapahoe)
White-winged Dove (Jefferson)
Glaucous Gull (Arapahoe)
White-winged Dove (Jefferson)
Western Screech Owl (Delta)
Northern Pygmy-Owl (Jefferson, Larimer)
Winter Wren (El Paso*)
VARIED THRUSH (Huerfano)
Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)
Swamp Sparrow (El Paso)
White-throated Sparrow (Montrose)
Harris's Sparrow (Huerfano, Larimer)
Lapland Longspur (Weld)
Lapland Longspur (Weld)
Rusty Blackbird (Boulder*)
ADAMS COUNTY:
--Dowell reports these gulls at Aurora Reservoir on February 26: MEW GULL, (ad)., Lesser Black-backed Gulls, (2 ad. & 1 3rd. yr.), Thayer’s Gull, (2 juv., 1 or 2 ad.), GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, (2nd. winter), Glaucous Gull, (1 ad., 2 immature).
--Dowell reports these gulls at Aurora Reservoir on February 26: MEW GULL, (ad)., Lesser Black-backed Gulls, (2 ad. & 1 3rd. yr.), Thayer’s Gull, (2 juv., 1 or 2 ad.), GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, (2nd. winter), Glaucous Gull, (1 ad., 2 immature).
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
--On February 22, Mlodinow reports a 1st yr. GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, 3 Glaucous Gulls, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 6 Thayer’s Gulls, & a 1st yr. Thiceland Gull (that is, a bird intermediate between Iceland & Thayer’s Gull.
BOULDER COUNTY:
--On February 1, Wilberding reported a TUNDRA SWAN at Cottonwood Marsh; the swan was seen there again on February 23 by Breitsch.
--On February 28, Moore reports three Rusty Blackbirds at Walden Ponds. They were in a marshy
DENVER COUNTY:
--On February 27, T. Jones reports seeing these gulls on Marston Reservoir: Two, ad. Lesser Black-backed Gulls were on the ice. One was a very dark backed[almost black] colored bird. The other ad. Lesser Black-backed Gull had more of the typical dark gray colored back. A first cycle Thayer’s Gull was also present.
DELTA COUNTY:
--On February 25, Beason reports a Western Screech-Owl in a cavity near Escalante SWA yesterday.
DENVER COUNTY:
--Vickery reports seeing a Long-tailed Duck on the South Platte on February 27, around noon. It was across the river from the aquarium, with a group of Gadwalls and Mallards.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:
-- Stachowiak reports seeing the BRANT, on February 15, at the southeast corner of Redstone Park located in Highlands Ranch. Access the parking lot located on the west side of S Foothills Canyon Blvd approximately 2/10's of a mile south of W Town Center Drive. Look straight ahead as you enter the parking lot or to the left towards the houses on the edge of the park. I have located the bird in this area in the past as well. The Brant was seen by Kellner on Feb 23, at the playground pond at Redstone Park.
EL PASO COUNTY:
--On February 16, Percival reports seeing a Swamp Sparrow at Fountain Creek Regional Park.
--On February 16, Percival reports seeing a Swamp Sparrow at Fountain Creek Regional Park.
--On February 28 Lee reports that the Winter Wren continues at Fountain Creek across from Mile Marker 18 & the concrete gazebo, west of the path. On a day like today, you don't need a Winter Wren to remind you that it's still winter.
HUERFANO COUNTY:
Upcoming DFO Fieldtrips:
--A VARIED THRUSH has been visiting a private yard in La Veta. The owners welcome visitors but the bird is best seen from inside the home. If you would like to try to see the bird please contact Polly Neldner at pollywren AT gmail.com and she will help you make arrangements to see the bird. On February 14, Nelder reports the VARIED THRUSH continues in La Veta.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
--On February 18, Hackos reports seeing a Barrow’s Goldeneye at Chatfield Reservoir over the weekend. It was in the open water near the dam and west of the tower. On February 28, Kibbe reports the Barrow’s Goldeneye continues on the northwest side of the reservoir, and is easily seen just south of the picnic area near the NW boat launch parking lot.
--On February 26, Suddjian reports a White-winged Dove taking off from a yard with a bird feeding station along Massey Draw in the Ken Caryl Valley, close to Valley Parkway.
--On February 24, Suddjian reports a Northern Pygmy Owl calling from a patch of Douglas-firs in the steep part of Massey Draw at Ken Caryl Valley, which is up from Valley Parkway.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On February 23, Wade reports a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Douglass Reservoir.
--On February 16, Rashid reports hearing a Northern Pygmy-Owl at 4:45 pm east of his house in Estes Park. He is right on time, as male Northern Pygmy-Owls begin vocalizing on territory about the middle of February.
--On February 26, Baron reports finding a Harris’s Sparrow, 1st. winter, with a flock of house sparrows at Boyd Lake SP. The flock with the Harris's was located a little northwest of the marina. From the contact station, drive 0.1 to the intersection, then turn left (north) & drive 0.5 mile. The road bends 90 degrees to the right here at the power lines. The bike path crosses the road here, too. Park in the nearby lot. The birds were near the barbed wire fence on a little rise.
MORGAN COUNTY:
--On February 8, Kellner reports 2 imm TRUMPETER SWANS at Boyd Ponds SWA at Log Lane Village near Ft. Morgan. Directions: Take Exit 79 off I-76, take Elm St. in Log Lane Village north to the parking lot near the river. From the parking lot walk the "road" east & cross the canal. Head further east along the canal. The swans were in the open water of the pond on the south side of the canal & were seen by Breitsch on 2/26.
WELD COUNTY:
--Lefko reports Lapland Longspurs call over head in “Raptor Alley”, WCR 100 x WCR 23 x WCR 102 x WCR 27 on February 27.
--Lefko reports Lapland Longspurs call over head in “Raptor Alley”, WCR 100 x WCR 23 x WCR 102 x WCR 27 on February 27.
Upcoming DFO Fieldtrips:
Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2
San Luis Valley Exploration
Day and a half trip to “The Valley,” as the locals call it. Meet the leaders at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge entrance at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. The trip will end at 12 noon on March 2. The trip is limited to 10 participants so be sure to register. This is especially important if the weather threatens to turn nasty.
This trip is timed to see some of the Sandhill Cranes that will be migrating through the area on the way to their breeding grounds. (Remember, there is never a guarantee of anything except a good time!) We will also look for waterfowl on the numerous bodies of water in the Valley as well as raptors, including eagles. In addition, this trip will be free-flowing since I will not have time or money to scout it ahead of time. Be prepared for last minute changes, back-tracking, and general flexibility.
We will likely be walking on some easy- to moderate-ability trails, maybe up to two or three miles, so be sure you are able to participate or be willing to wait patiently at the car. You will be responsible for your own reservations and meals. We will plan to have dinner together at a restaurant on Saturday night. But arrange your own breakfasts timed for our morning meetings and bring lunches for the field.
Weather is fickle in the Valley so watch the forecast and bring appropriate clothing. Also bring scopes, binocs, and other birding necessities. Please read the liability release on the DFO website prior to signing up for the trip.
Saturday, March 1
88th and the Platte Cancelled by the leaders due to inclement weather.
Good Birding,
Joe Roller, Denver
Please call for corrections, or email me at jroller9@gmail.com
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