[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Date:  Tuesday, August 6, 2019

E-mail:  RBA AT cobirds.org

Compiler:  Eric DeFonso; bay.wren@gmail.com

Phone:  970.818.1567

Observers have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks.

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on this species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to the bottom for "Recent eBird Sightings".

Rare, out-of-place and out-of-season species include:

Upland Sandpiper (Larimer)

LEAST BITTERN (Weld)

White-winged Crossbill (Fremont)

Field Sparrow (*Larimer)

Northern Waterthrush (Douglas, Mesa)

Grace's Warbler (Pueblo)

Townsend's Warbler (*Jefferson)

PAINTED BUNTING (Jefferson)

DOUGLAS COUNTY:

---On August 1 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by Bea Weaver near the intersection of N. Platte River Road and W. Pine Creek Road. (39.3584,-105.1696). Early migrant.

FREMONT COUNTY:

---On August 3 a White-winged Crossbill was reported by David Tonnessen at Forest Road 6 to Hayden Pass.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

---On August 4 a Townsend's Warbler was reported by Stephen Suddjian along the Shaffer Trail between Lost Creek Canyon And Manor House.

---On the morning of July 23 a cooperative male Painted Bunting was found by Claire H. at the Chatfield State Park Audubon Center feeders.  It continues to appear off and on thru July 31, making it perhaps the most-viewed individual of its species ever in Colorado.  If the feeders are down in early morning or in the evening, be sure to check for the bird in trees, shrubs and on the ground in vicinity of feeder poles. On July 28 one specific area where it occurred was the area west of the southernmost of the two buildings, including the bench where mixed seed that included millet, apparently its favorite, had been placed.  Thank you for updates posted to COBIRDS, including those about its feeding habits.

LARIMER COUNTY: 

---On August 4 an Upland Sandpiper was reported by Christian Hagenlocher along County Rd 5 north of Buckeye Rd.

---On August 2 a Field Sparrow was reported by Denise Bretting at Devils Backbone Open Space. Continuing on August 4 along Hunter's Loop trail.

MESA COUNTY: 

---On August 1 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by David Price and Eileen Cunningham at Vega Reservoir. It was seen along the shoreline vegetation and tangles.

PUEBLO COUNTY:

---On August 2 a continuing Grace's Warbler was reported at Pueblo Mountain Park, after not having been confirmed there for over a month. An individual bird has persisted at this location for consecutive multiple summers.

WELD COUNTY:

---On August 3 a Least Bittern was heard at Cozzens Lake by Steve Mlodinow. East end of lake, south side. Responded to recording.

Upcoming DFO Field Trips...trip details on dfobirds.org

Mt. Evans Area (Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties)

Tuesday, August 6

6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

John Malenich  (john.malenich@comcast.net; 303-359-9456)

Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)

Saturday, August 10

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Megan Miller  (Megan.k.miller2473@gmail.com; 720-775-9710)

Cherry Creek State Park Wetlands Loop (Arapahoe County)

Sunday, August 11

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Karen Von Saltza  (kvonsaltza@yahoo.com; 303-941-4881)

Southeastern Colorado

Monday, August 12

4:30 AM - 8:00 PM

David Suddjian  (dsuddjian@gmail.com; 831-713-8659)

Republican Management Area and Pipit Hill (Kit Carson and Yuma Counties)

Wednesday, August 14

5:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Mark Amershek (mamershek@msn.com; 303-329-8646)

Ken Caryl Valley Area (Jefferson County)

Friday, August 16

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

David Suddjian  (dsuddjian@gmail.com; 831-713-8659)

Buena Vista, CO (Chaffee and Lake Counties)

Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 18

6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wendy Wibbens (wibbwj@aol.com; 303-330-1175) & 

Sue Summers (summerssue@hotmail.com; 253-678-3721)

New Mexico Southwestern Corner

Sunday, August 18 - Friday, August 23

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

John Breitsch (jbreitsch@hotmail.com; 303-588-0552) & 

Mark Amershek (mamershek@msn.com; 303-329-8646)

Southwestern Metro Area

Tuesday, August 20

6:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Dale Pate (dalelpate@gmail.com; 575-706-4584)

Good birding! 

Eric DeFonso

Hygiene

bay.wren@gmail.com

970-818-1567

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Eric DeFonso
near Lyons, Boulder County, CO

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[cobirds] Weekend Birding/Weld

Hi all

Water levels remain the same up here ... TONS of Lark Bunting, Horned Lark, Grasshopper Sparrow and Western Meadowlark in most areas

Weld CR 45 btw 112 and 122

• Chestnut-collared Longspur-young and old: 13+, some on road
  
• McCown's Longspur-young and old: 5+

Weld CR 49 btw 114 and 122

• Chestnut-collared Longspur-young and old: 2+
• McCown's Longspur-young and old: 5+

Weld CR 53 playas north of 108-waiting for shorebirds

• Prairie Falcon

Weld CR 74/61

• Black Tern - 1

Weld CR 108/53 SE

• Chestnut-collared Longspur - 2+
• Burrowing Owl - 2+
• Golden Eagle - 1

Weld CR 102 btw 37/33

• Golden Eagle - 1
  

Nunn Yard

• Prairie Falcon - 1 feasting on Eurasian-collared Dove

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, August 5, 2019

Date:  Monday, August 5, 2019

E-mail:  RBA AT cobirds.org

Compiler:  Burke Angstman, bangstman@yahoo.com

Phone:  303.984.4963

Observers have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks.

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on this species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to the bottom for "Recent eBird Sightings".

Rare, out-of-place and out-of-season species include:

White-winged Crossbill (Fremont)

LEAST BITTERN (Weld)

Field Sparrow (*Larimer)

Northern Waterthrush (Douglas)

PAINTED BUNTING (Jefferson)

DOUGLAS COUNTY:

---On August 1 a Northern Waterthrush was reported near the intersection of N. Platte River Road and W. Pine Creek Road (39.3584,-105.1696) by Bea Weaver. Early migrant.

FREMONT COUNTY:

---On August 3 a White-winged Crossbill was reported at Forest Road 6 to Hayden Pass by David Tonnessen.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

---On the morning of July 23 a cooperative male Painted Bunting was found at the Chatfield State Park Audubon Center feeders by Claire H.  It continues to appear off and on thru July 31, making it perhaps the most-viewed individual of its species ever in Colorado.  If the feeders are down in early morning or in the evening, be sure to check for the bird in trees, shrubs and on the ground in vicinity of feeder poles. On July 28 one specific area where it occurred was the area west of the southernmost of the two buildings, including the bench where mixed seed that included millet, apparently its favorite, had been placed.  Thank you for updates posted to COBIRDS, including those about its feeding habits.

LARIMER COUNTY: 

---On August 4 a Field Sparrow was reported at Devils Backbone Open Space along Hunter's Loop trail. First found August 2 by Denise Bretting.

WELD COUNTY:

---On August 3 a Least Bittern was heard at Cozzens Lake (east end of lake, south side) by Steve Mlodinow.  Responded to recording.

Upcoming DFO Field Trips...trip details on dfobirds.org

Mt. Evans Area (Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties)

Tuesday, August 6

6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

John Malenich  (john.malenich@comcast.net; 303-359-9456)

Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)

Saturday, August 10

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Megan Miller  (Megan.k.miller2473@gmail.com; 720-775-9710)

Cherry Creek State Park Wetlands Loop (Arapahoe County)

Sunday, August 11

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Karen Von Saltza  (kvonsaltza@yahoo.com; 303-941-4881)

Southeastern Colorado

Monday, August 12

4:30 AM - 8:00 PM

David Suddjian  (dsuddjian@gmail.com; 831-713-8659)

Good birding! 

Burke Angstman

Lakewood

bangstman@yahoo.com

303.984.4963

[cobirds] Nesting - American Dippers

Will Evans, who lives in Carbondale, sent me this request. Have any of you Cobirders followed Dipper nests this year?

Hugh Kingery

I have made no American Dipper sightings on the Crystal River in Carbondale.

 

Heavy snow pack and big runoff here.

 

My question is whether American Dipper researchers report any indication of nest building location adjustment in anticipation of an unusually high runoff.  Last year, I watched a nest on a rock in the middle of Grizzly Creek (drains into the Colorado upstream from Glenwood Springs).  This year water was so high the trail was flooded and nest there would have washed away.

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[cobirds] Mexican Ducks? (or hybrids?) South Platte Park, Arapahoe County

Hi all,

A Red Crossbill was definitely a highlight on a breeding bird count at Northern Wildlife Area. In addition, I found three Mallard-type ducks that I am fairly sure are Mexican Ducks, or, at least, Mallard/Mexican Duck hybrids. I saw dark fledglings several weeks ago in the same area, which I thought looked like possible Mexican Duck hybrids, so I think these three are the same, a family group. The bird I think is the most likely candidate for a pure Mexican Duck is a male. All three are undeniably dark for Mallards (I understand the fact Mallards currently being in eclipse plumage makes IDs such as this even more difficult). The male in question even has a brown tail. However, two females have pale tails so are more likely hybrids. I included some photos of the three birds. Any feedback is much appreciated!

                                                                                              Male (possible pure) individual. Note Brown tail.

                                                                                            One of two female (likely hybrid) individuals. Note light tail

Ben Sampson

Centennial, CO

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[cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, August 4, 2019

Date:  Sunday, August 4, 2019

E-mail:  RBA AT cobirds.org

Compiler:  Burke Angstman, bangstman@yahoo.com

Phone:  303.984.4963

Observers have been helpful by reporting updates to COBirds. Thanks.

CAPITAL LETTERS denote very rare species, as listed by the Colorado Bird Records Committee at the CFO website.

(*) indicates new information on this species.

For more information on birds seen today, go to cobirds.org and scroll to the bottom for "Recent eBird Sightings".

Rare, out-of-place and out-of-season species include:

White-winged Crossbill (*Fremont)

PHAINOPEPLA (*El Paso)

LEAST BITTERN (*Weld)

Field Sparrow (*Larimer)

Northern Waterthrush (Douglas)

PAINTED BUNTING (Jefferson)

DOUGLAS COUNTY:

---On August 1 a Northern Waterthrush was reported by Bea Weaver near the intersection of N. Platte River Road and W. Pine Creek Road. (39.3584,-105.1696). Early migrant.

EL PASO COUNTY:

---On August 3 a female Phainopepla was reported by Brooks Nelson at Starsmore Discovery Center. Note: This unusual find has yet to be confirmed.

FREMONT COUNTY:

---On August 3 a White-winged Crossbill was reported by David Tonnessen at Forest Road 6 to Hayden Pass.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

---On the morning of July 23 a cooperative male Painted Bunting was found by Claire H. at the Chatfield State Park Audubon Center feeders.  It continues to appear off and on thru July 31, making it perhaps the most-viewed individual of its species ever in Colorado.  If the feeders are down in early morning or in the evening, be sure to check for the bird in trees, shrubs and on the ground in vicinity of feeder poles. On July 28 one specific area where it occurred was the area west of the southernmost of the two buildings, including the bench where mixed seed that included millet, apparently its favorite, had been placed.  Thank you for updates posted to COBIRDS, including those about its feeding habits.

LARIMER COUNTY: 

---On August 2 a Field Sparrow was reported by Denise Bretting at Devils Backbone Open Space. Continuing on August 3 along Hunter's Loop trail.

WELD COUNTY:

---On August 3 a Least Bittern was heard at Cozzens Lake by Steve Mlodinow. East end of lake, south side. Responded to recording.

Upcoming DFO Field Trips...trip details on dfobirds.org

Mt. Evans Area (Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties)

Tuesday, August 6

6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

John Malenich  (john.malenich@comcast.net; 303-359-9456)

Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)

Saturday, August 10

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Megan Miller  (Megan.k.miller2473@gmail.com; 720-775-9710)

Cherry Creek State Park Wetlands Loop (Arapahoe County)

Sunday, August 11

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Karen Von Saltza  (kvonsaltza@yahoo.com; 303-941-4881)

Southeastern Colorado

Monday, August 12

4:30 AM - 8:00 PM

David Suddjian  (dsuddjian@gmail.com; 831-713-8659)

Good birding! 

Burke Angstman

Lakewood

bangstman@yahoo.com

303.984.4963

[cobirds] FIELD SPARROW (Larimer)

Field Sparrow continuing at Devils Backbone Open Space this morning. Heard bouncing ball song from Hunter's Loop Tr.

Reported yesterday by Denise B. on ebird.

Joe Kipper, Fort Collins

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