September 2022 Birds, Woodland Park Yard Area and Beyond
Canada Goose-
Many at Lake San Cristobal on 9-6
Common Merganser-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1F
Hooded Merganser-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1M, new Teller County species for me
Double-crested Cormorant-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1 im.
Turkey Vulture-
Gunnison, a few on 9-6
Golden Eagle-
Great looks at an adult that flew low right over vehicle on 9-8, along Hwy. 149 near Powderhorn
Manitou Lake on 9-15, report of adult Golden Eagle hunting ducks
Osprey-
Lake San Cristobal, one on 9-6 diving into lake, nest platform there too with large stick nest
Sharp-shinned Hawk-
Crystal Res. on 9-26
American Kestrel-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, recent report
Peregrine Falcon-
South Trout Creek on 9-15, special sighting, loud whooshing directly overhead, then saw it flying away with Brewer's Blackbird
White-tailed Ptarmigan-
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, 2 or 3 near Spalding Gray Wolf saddle at about 13,000
Wild Turkey-
Near Crystal Res. on 9-3, flock of 6 juavs., at about 9500 feet
Solitary Sandpiper-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1
Belted Kingfisher-
Manitou Lake on 9-15
South Trout Creek on 9-15
Mourning Dove-
South Trout Creek on 9-15, flock of 8
Garden of the Gods on 9-28, flock of 5
Great Horned Owl
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, calling at Silver Creek TH
Calling near Lake San Cristobal on 9-8
Northern Saw-whet Owl-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, about 1 mile up the Silver Creek trail, calling at around 6:00 AM
Band-tailed Pigeon- 9-4
Broad-tailed Hummingbird- a few around most of the time, last seen on 9-20
Crystal Res. on 9-3
Highlands Ranch on 9-23
Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25, at 7250
Callliope Hummingbird- 9-6, dipping at bath, 9-4, 9-14, 9-13, 2 on 9-15
Crystal Res. on 9-3, mobbing Red-tailed Hawk
Rufous Hummingbird-
Crystal Res. on 9-3
Downy Woodpecker- 9-8, 9-20, 9-18
Red-naped Sapsucker-
South Trout Creek on 9-15
Northern Three-toed Woodpecker-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1 male, right next to Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker- a few around some of the time, flock on 9-5 juvs.
South Trout Creek on 9-15, 4
Olive-sided Flycatcher-
South Trout Creek on 9-15, call
Western Wood-Pewee-
South Trout Creek on 9-15
Cassin's Kingbird-
South Trout Creek on 9-15, unusual new sighting for Teller County, at 7750 feet, called a few times, fairly tame, appeared to be first year bird
Barn Swallow-
Crystal Res. on 9-3, small flock, juvs., mobbing Red-tailed Hawk
Crystal Res. on 9-16
Steller's Jay-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, descending from Sundog above treeline, about a mile from any trees, one at about 13,000 feet
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay- 9-15, new sighting for yard area, at 8500 feet.
Gray Jay-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, just below treeline
Clark's Nutcracker- 9-1, 9-4
Crystal Res. on 9-3
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 2
Crystal Res. on 9-17
Crystal Res. on 9-26
American Crow-
Crystal Res. on 9-3, 2
Lake City, some on 9-6
Common Raven-
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, flock of about 20
Gray Catbird-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 1 call, below spillway
Ruby-crowned Kinglet-
Along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Lake City on 9-8, sang briefly
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, flocking with Mountain Chickadees
Golden-crowned Kinglet-
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, along Mount Evans Highway
Western Bluebird- a few on 9-11, 9-18, 2 juvs. on 9-20
Mountain Bluebird-
Along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Gateview on 9-8, juvs. too
Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30
Hermit Thrush-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, right at treeline
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Daniels Pass Trail on 9-25, at about 7500 feet
American Robin- 5 on 9-14, 9-20, 9-21
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7
Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few
South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, near Spalding summit at about 13,600
Crystal Res. on 9-26, 9-30
Mountain Chickadee- flock of 6 on 9-6, juvs.
American Dipper-
Many along Lake Fork Gunnison River near Lake City on 9-7 and 9-8, including on flock of 4
House Wren-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 2
Rock Wren-
Crystal Res. on 9-17
Red-breasted Nuthatch- 9-13
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Highlands Ranch on 9-23
White-breasted Nuthatch- one or two around most of the time
Crystal Res. on 9-16
Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25
Pygmy Nuthatch- loose flock ofg about 20 on 9-6
Brown Creeper- 9-6
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Daniels Pass and Sweetwater Trails on 9-25
American Pipit-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, tracks, look just like an arrow symbol
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, many
Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30
Western Tanager- F on 9-14, 9-18
Virginia's Warbler- 1 ad. on 9-5, second yard sighting
Orange-crowned Warbler- 9-21, second yard sighting
Wilson's Warbler- F on 9-5, M on 9-14, 3 on 9-20, 2 on 9-21, 3 on 9-18
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 6 or 8
South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, 1 near Summit Lake
Yellow-rumped Warbler- 2 on 9-1 at water, 9-5 2 at bath, a few on 9-4, 6 on 9-20, 2 on 9-21
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, at about 13,500 feet, flying over Sundog summit
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Manitou Lake on 9-15
Crystal Res. on 9-16, a few
Crystal Res. on 9-17
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, around 13,000
Crystal Res. on 9-22
Crystal Res. on 9-26
Crystal Res. on 9-26
MacGillivray's Warbler-
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12, 1F
Common Yellowthroat-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few
Green-tailed Towhee- 9-5, 3 or 4 juvs. on 9-4, 2 on 9-11
Brewer's Sparrow-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, about 2 miles in on the Silver Creek Trail, a few just above treeline
Chipping Sparrow- 2 juv. on 9-6, 9-5, some on 9-4, 3 juvs. on 9-14, 9-13, 2 on 9-11, 2 on 9-8, 6 juvs. on 9-20, 2 on 9-21
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Manitou Lake on 9-15, some
South Trout Creek on 9-15, lots, including flock of about 30 with lots of juvs.
Crystal Res. on 9-16, a few
Lincoln's Sparrow- 9-4
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 2
Song Sparrow-
Manitou Lake on 9-15, 2
South Trout Creek on 9-15, flock of 4
White-crowned Sparrow-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7
Crystal Res. on 9-26
Pikes Peak above treeline on 9-30
Dark-eyed Junco- juvs. on 9-5
Brewer's Blackbird-
Lake City, some on 9-6
Manitou Lake on 9-15, a few
South Trout Creek on 9-15, small flock
Manitou Lake on 9-19, some
Evening Grosbeak- a few on 9-6, some on 9-4, a few on 9-14, a few on 9-18
Pine Siskin- 3 on 9-6, 3 on 9-14, 4 on 9-13, 9-20
Rainbow Gulch on 9-12
Lesser Goldfinch-
Manitou Lake on 9-15
South Trout Creek on 9-15
Pine on 9-19
Highlands Ranch on 9-23
American Goldfinch-
Crystal Res. on 9-29
Cassin's Finch- F on 9-15
House Finch- 18 on 9-14
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch-
Hike to Redcloud, Sunshine and Sundog Peaks on 9-7, flock of about 60 at Sunshine summit
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, flock of about 20 just above Summit Lake, juvs.
Red Crossbill- a few on 9-12
Manitou Lake on 9-15, flock of about 30, many juvs.
South Trout Creek on 9-15, a few small flocks
House Sparrow- a few around some of the time, including some juvs.
Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel- 9-10, 9-13
Long-tailed Weasel-
Hike to Mount Spalding, Gray Wolf and Sawtooth on 9-19, below Spalding summit, rapidly digging for prey
Yellow-bellied Marmot-
Crystal Res. on 9-22, odd sighting well below treeline at 9250, perhaps rode down under vehicle hood
Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, Teller County, 8500 feet
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