Date: January 13, 2019
Compiler: Cheryl Teuton, teuton@earthlink.net
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, January 13, 2019, sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists.
Rare, out of place and out of season species include:
(*) indicates new information on this species; CAPITAL LETTERS are used for very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records Committee.
BARNACLE GOOSE
Note this is a rare vagrant to Eastern North America; and extraordinarily rare in Western North America. Populations of both of these geese are increasing in their breeding habitat, and as of 2015 there are thought to be approximately twice as many worldwide Barnacles (880K) as Pink-Footed (410K). Note that Barnacle Geese are for sale as collector’s/barnyard specimens to a much greater degree than Pink-Footed Geese. Barnacle Geese are sold as close to Colorado as at least Wisconsin and Michigan, and, so far, no midwestern or western state with sightings have included this bird on its state list. Stay tuned to CFO’s website to see what the rare bird committee ultimately decides, but this might be your only chance to try to see one (in 880,000).
PINK-FOOTED GOOSE (*Weld)
BARNACLE GOOSE (Weld)
Brant (*Boulder)
Tundra Swan (*Arapahoe)
Black Scoter (*Arapahoe)
Long-tailed Duck (*Weld)
GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (*Arapahoe, Larimer)
Glaucous Gull (*Arapahoe)
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Denver, La Plata, Larimer)
Winter Wren (*Adams, Jefferson)
Carolina Wren (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Jefferson)
Black Rosy-Finch (*Jefferson)
Fox Sparrow (Red) (*Jefferson)
Golden-crowned Sparrow (La Plata)
Rusty Blackbird (Arapahoe, *Denver)
ADAMS COUNTY:
---On January 12 a Winter Wren was reported on the South Platte river, 88th Ave area by John Breitch.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
---On January 12 a (first winter) GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL was reported at Aurora Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow and David Ely.
---On January 12 an adult Glaucous Gull was reported at Aurora Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow and David Ely.
---On January 12 the (f) Black Scoter that has been at South Platte Reservoir for over a month again reported.
---On January 12 a (juv) Tundra Swan was reported in South Platte Park at Eaglewatch Lake. First reported by Ben Sampson.
---On January 8 the Rusty Blackbirds (now 2) at Cherry Creek SP just north of the Swim Beach were seen again. At least one bird has been present since late October.
BOULDER COUNTY:
---On January 12 a Brant continues at Stearns Lake. First reported on Jan 5 by Dan Zmolek.
BROOMFIELD COUNTY:
---On January 6 David Ely reported a Brant (Black) at Glasser Reservoir/Holy Family High School Reservoir, at the intersection of 144th and Sheridan. This is a second Brant in the area, as the Stearn’s Lake (Boulder County) bird was being concurrently viewed when this bird was reported.
DENVER COUNTY
---On January 12 four Rusty Blackbirds were reported at First Creek at DEN Open Space. Six birds were first reported on January 1 on the Denver Urban Christmas Count.
---On January 10 a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported at Rocky Mountain Lake Park, east of tennis courts. First reported by Matt Gray on December 31.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
---On January 12 a (Red) Fox Sparrow was reported at Red Rock Trading Post. First reported by Cheryl Teuton on Nov 30.
---On January 12 Black and Gray-crowned Rosy Finches were again reported from the home of Kirsten WItherell at her backyard feeders at 19640 W 55th Pl., Golden. For permission to visit, please text her at (720) 372-0833 so she can give you more details.
---On January 8 a Winter Wren was reported at Morrison Park, near the bridge on west end of park. First reported by Karen Goetz Dec. 29.
LA PLATA COUNTY:
—On January 10 a Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at Oxbow Park in rabbitbrush between railroad tracks and condos. First reported by Ryan Votta on Jan 5.
—On January 9 a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported at Animas River--Huck Finn Pond & Hatchery area. First reported by Ryan Votta on Dec 2 as the second county record.
LARIMER COUNTY:
---On January 10 a mature GLAUCOUS -WINGED GULL was reported at Larimer County Landfill. First reported Dec 21.
---On January 10 a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported at Grandview Cemetery. It was first reported by David Leatherman on January 8, just out on the golf course, east of the big gray portapotty.
---On January 9 a mature GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL was reported at Horsetooth Reservoir. First reported Jan 5 by Joey Kellner and others.
---On January 8 a Carolina Wren was reported at Sunnyside Park. First seen on the Loveland CBC on January 1.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
---Note, a Great-black Backed Gull has been at Pueblo Reservoir all winter for many years, most recently Jan 10.
WELD COUNTY:
---On January 12 a PINK-FOOTED GOOSE continued at Frederick Lake (Milavec Reservoir) & Recreation Area, where it has been among a diverse gaggle of goose species & hybrids. At times it moves to the adjacent golf course, but can be seen from Milavec. First reported by Steve Mlodinow at Idaho Creek Open Space on Dec 11. This would be a first state record if approved by the CBRC.
---On January 12 a Long-tailed Duck continued at Milavec Reservoir; it had been seen for several weeks.
---On January 9 a BARNACLE GOOSE was reported at Frederick Lake (Milavec Reservoir) & Recreation Area. Found by Klarissa Lawrence, initial report made by Mark Miller. This would be a first state record if approved by the CBRC.
---On January 9 a Long-tailed Duck was also reported at Windsor Reservoir by Gary Lefko.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips...trip details are at the DFO website DFObirds.org
South Platte River Reservoir and River Trail
Monday, January 14
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
David Suddjian (Email: dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)
Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County)
Saturday, January 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Edward "Buzz" Schaumberg (Email: EGSEAGLE171 AT aol.com; 303-478-4641)
Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Sunday, January 20
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Karen Drozda (Email: drozforte AT AOL.com; 303-388-0891)
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