The Bonny Christmas Count will be December 20th and Crook the following day. The bunkhouse at Bonny SWA will be available for the night of the 19th for those coming out early as well as on the 20th. Please contact me if you are interested in participating. Norm Erthal Arvada, CO
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Date: 12/5/19 11:42 am From: Jared Del Rosso <jared.delrosso...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Question about Cherry Creek SP Conditions?
Thanks, everyone, for the feedback (privately). I'm leaning toward either taking my students to the Platte in downtown Denver to do the genuine urban nature walk: mallard, pigeon, starling? Or we'll stay local to DU. It doesn't sound like Cherry Creek will be a great fit for us.
Thanks again, - Jared Del Rosso Centennial, CO
On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 7:57:38 AM UTC-7, Jared Del Rosso wrote: > > Hi there. > > I'm considering bring a small class of DU students to Cherry Creek State > Park tomorrow as part of my "Urban Wilds" course experience. Can anyone > tell me if (1) there are open, bathroom facilities at the swimming beach > and (2) if ducks are visible from the beach with only binoculars? I'm not > looking for rarities or anything like that, but the opportunity to look at > ducks with some beginner birders. But I don't know if there's a shelf of > ice keeping ducks farther out in the water. > > Thanks, > > Jared Del Rosso > Centennial, CO >
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Date: 12/5/19 6:57 am From: Jared Del Rosso <jared.delrosso...> Subject: [cobirds] Question about Cherry Creek SP Conditions?
Hi there.
I'm considering bring a small class of DU students to Cherry Creek State Park tomorrow as part of my "Urban Wilds" course experience. Can anyone tell me if (1) there are open, bathroom facilities at the swimming beach and (2) if ducks are visible from the beach with only binoculars? I'm not looking for rarities or anything like that, but the opportunity to look at ducks with some beginner birders. But I don't know if there's a shelf of ice keeping ducks farther out in the water.
Thanks,
Jared Del Rosso Centennial, CO
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— On Dec 4, a Least Sandpiper was reported at the South Platte River -
Northern Wildlife Area by Brian Johnson.
—On Dec 3, a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Aurora Reservoir. First
reported Dec 1 by Steve Mlodinow. This might be the same bird previously
reported at Cherry Creek SP (Nov 8-28).
—On Dec 3, Long-tailed Ducks (2) were reported at South Platte Reservoir.
First reported Dec 1 by Adam Vesely.
—On Dec 2, a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of
South Platte Reservoir. First reported Nov 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On Dec 1, Trumpeter Swans (3) were reported at Cherry Creek SP
Marina. First reported Nov 28 by Hap Ellis.
—On Nov 29, Trumpeter Swans (2) were reported at Eaglewatch Lake in South
Platte Park-C470 area by David Bailey.
—On Nov 28, a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Cherry Creek SP
Marina. First reported Nov 8 by Ben Sampson.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On Nov 28, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (3) were reported in eastern Boulder
County at North 119th Street, south of Oxford Road by Peter Gent.
—On Nov 28, Tundra Swans (5) were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter
Gent.
DELTA COUNTY:
—On Dec 4, Trumpeter Swans (4) were reported at Sweitzer Lake. First
reported Dec 3 by Don Marsh.
—On Dec 4, Double-crested Cormorants (4) were reported at Confluence Park
in Delta by Jon Horn and Bill Harris.
EL PASO COUNTY:
— On Dec 4, a Rusty Blackbird was reported at Clear Spring Ranch by Alan
Ketcham.
—On Nov 28, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (2) were reported at Red Rock Canyon
Open Space. First reported on Nov 27 by Jim Merritt.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On Dec 3, a Gray Catbird was reported at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Prospect
Park by Cynthia Madsen.
—On Dec 3, a White-winged Scoter was reported at Chatfield SP - N Boat Ramp
area. First reported Nov 29 by Joey Kellner.
—On Dec 2, Tundra Swans (6) were reported at Harriman Lake Park by several
birders. First reported Dec 1 by Lucy Deakins.
—On Dec 1, a Rusty Blackbird was reported on Clear Creek Trail - Golden to
I-70 by Aaron Shipe and Mark Chavez.
—On Nov 30, a Surf Scoter was observed in the Jefferson County section of
South Platte Reservoir. First reported on Nov 13 by James McCall.
LA PLATA COUNTY:
—On Dec 4, a Varied Thrush was reported at the Animas River - Huck Finn
Pond & Hatchery area in Durango by Ryan Votta.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On Nov 29, about 25 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (including one
Hepburn’s/coastal subspecies) were reported at Lory State Park near the
first rock face from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail by John
Shenot.
MESA COUNTY:
—On Dec 4, a Red-breasted Merganser was reported at Jerry Creek Reservoirs
SWA by Charlie Chase.
—On Dec 4, Double-crested Cormorants (2) were reported at Jerry Creek
Reservoirs SWA by Charlie Chase.
—On Dec 3, Tundra Swans (2) were reported at Highline Lake State Park by
Charlie Chase.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On Dec 1, a Red-throated Loon was reported at Pueblo Reservoir. First
reported on Nov 28 by Brandon Percival.
WELD COUNTY:
—On Dec 4, a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Union Reservoir by Norman
Erthal.
—On Dec 4, a Barrow’s Goldeneye was reported at Union Reservoir by Norman
Erthal.
—On Dec 3, a Least Sandpiper was reported at Union Reservoir by Steve
Mlodinow.
—On Dec 1, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (3) were reported in Raymer at CR 105 (
*40.644,-104.068*) by Norm Erthal.
—On Nov 30, Mew Gulls (3) were reported at Union Reservoir. First reported
on Nov 28 by Steve Mlodinow.
Date: 12/4/19 8:15 am From: Ted Floyd <tedfloyd57...> Subject: [cobirds] Field workshop announcement: Christmas Bird Count primer, Sun., Dec. 8, Boulder County
Hello, everybody.
As most of us know, the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season is right around the corner, with dozens of CBCs scheduled all over the state. The CBC season is, for many birders, "the most wonderful time of the year," but how do you get started? And how do you keep up with recent changes--especially in regard to synchronizing CBC reporting with eBird best practices? Get the answers to those and other matters by participating in a Colorado CBC Field Workshop this coming Sunday, December 8, 2019, starting at 1pm. We will get underway at the observation deck at Greenlee Preserve. The weather looks to be wonderful--sunny and calm, with temps in the lower 50s.
The workshop is sponsored by the City of Lafayette, and will be hosted by Carl Bendorf and Yours Truly. The event is free and open to the public; no RSVP req'd, but feel free to reach out to Carl and me with any questions. Expect to walk a mile or two on wide, well-graded trails that may be somewhat sloppy--although surely better than they are right now! All are welcome--children and families and general curiosity-seekers especially so. Bring binocs, cameras, and smartphones if you have them; but those things aren't necessary.
See you on Sunday!
Ted Floyd Lafayette, Boulder County
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—On Dec 3, a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Aurora Reservoir. First
reported Dec 1 by Steve Mlodinow. This might be the same bird previously
reported at Cherry Creek SP (Nov 8-28).
—On Dec 3, Long-tailed Ducks (2) were reported at South Platte Reservoir.
First reported Dec 1 by Adam Vesely.
—On Dec 2, a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of
South Platte Reservoir. First reported Nov 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On Dec 1, Trumpeter Swans (3) were reported at Cherry Creek SP
Marina. First reported Nov 28 by Hap Ellis.
—On Nov 29, Trumpeter Swans (2) were reported at Eaglewatch Lake in South
Platte Park-C470 area by David Bailey.
—On Nov 28, a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Cherry Creek SP
Marina. First reported Nov 8 by Ben Sampson.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On Nov 28, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (3) were reported in eastern Boulder
County at North 119th Street, south of Oxford Road by Peter Gent.
—On Nov 28, Tundra Swans (5) were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter
Gent.
DELTA COUNTY:
—On Dec 3, Trumpeter Swans (4) were reported at Sweitzer Lake by Don Marsh.
EL PASO COUNTY:
—On Nov 28, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (2) were reported at Red Rock Canyon
Open Space. First reported on Nov 27 by Jim Merritt.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On Dec 3, a Gray Catbird was reported at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt - Prospect
Park by Cynthia Madsen.
—On Dec 3, a White-winged Scoter was reported at Chatfield SP - N Boat Ramp
area. First reported Nov 29 by Joey Kellner.
—On Dec 2, Tundra Swans (6) were reported at Harriman Lake Park by several
birders. First reported Dec 1 by Lucy Deakins.
—On Dec 1, a Rusty Blackbird was reported on Clear Creek Trail - Golden to
I-70 by Aaron Shipe and Mark Chavez.
—On Nov 30, a Surf Scoter was observed in the Jefferson County section of
South Platte Reservoir. First reported on Nov 13 by James McCall.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On Nov 29, about 25 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (including one
Hepburn’s/coastal subspecies) were reported at Lory State Park near the
first rock face from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail by John
Shenot.
MESA COUNTY:
—On Dec 3, Tundra Swans (2) were reported at Highline Lake State Park by
Charlie Chase.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On Dec 1, a Red-throated Loon was reported at Pueblo Reservoir. First
reported on Nov 28 by Brandon Percival.
WELD COUNTY:
—On Dec 3, a Least Sandpiper was reported at Union Reservoir by Steve
Mlodinow.
—On Dec 1, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (3) were reported in Raymer at CR 105 (
*40.644,-104.068*) by Norm Erthal.
—On Nov 30, Mew Gulls (3) were reported at Union Reservoir. First reported
on Nov 28 by Steve Mlodinow.
Date: 12/3/19 3:35 pm From: Tina Jones <tjcalliope...> Subject: [cobirds] Long- tailed Duck, Arapahoe county
Mary Geder and I saw the two Long -tailed Ducks at South Platte Reservoir at 12:30 PM today. They were in the Arapahoe county side, and swimming together.
Happy Birding, Tina Jones Littleton, Jefferson County, CO
Tina Jones, Littleton, Jefferson county, Colorado Sent from my iPhone
The Fall 2019 issue of Colorado Birds that is now available online contains the 75th Report of the Colorado Bird Records Committee. The highlight of the report documents 4 new species that have been added to the state list, which now stands at 511 species. They are:
Pink-footed Goose: The bird was found by Steve Mlodinow last December east of Longmont, and spent most of the winter at Milavec Res in Frederick. This bird was seen by many observers, or the mob !!
[image: P-f Goose.jpg]
Barnacle Goose: A bird seen on and off also at Milavec Res. in Frederick (photo by Ben Sampson) for 10 days in mid-January 2019, first identified by Klarissa Lawrence. Also accepted was a report of a bird briefly seen at Aurora Res. only on 9 January, 2018 by Steve Mlodinow.
[image: Barn Goose.png]
White-tailed Kite: A bird was briefly seen and beautifully photographed on 27 May, 2019 by Jill Smith a few miles northwest of Holly in the SE corner of the state. It was good to finally document this species in Colorado, which had been expected to occur here for some years.
[image: W-t Kite.jpg]
Yellow-green Vireo: A bird was briefly seen only on 25 June, 2019 by Mark Peterson at Two Buttes dam, which is between Lamar and Springfield in southeast CO. This species was unexpected in CO because usually it is a rare visitor only to the southern tier of US states.
[image: Y-g Vireo.jpg]
Full details on these sightings, and 105 other reports, can be seen by looking at the new Colorado Birds issue now online.
Date: 12/3/19 7:28 am From: Karen Strong <kstrong1109...> Subject: [cobirds] No Tundra Swans at Harriman Lake, Jefferson - 8:25 AM
As of 8:25 this morning, the Tundra Swans are nowhere to be seen on Harriman Lake. The wind is really howling, so most of the birds there are hunkered down along the shore.
Karen Strong Lakewood
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—On Dec 1, a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Aurora Reservoir by Steve
Mlodinow. This might be the same bird previously reported at Cherry Creek
SP (Nov 8-28).
—On Dec 2, a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of
South Platte Reservoir. First reported Nov 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On Dec 1, Trumpeter Swans (3) were reported at Cherry Creek SP
Marina. First reported Nov 28 by Hap Ellis.
—On Nov 29, Trumpeter Swans (2) were reported at Eaglewatch Lake in South
Platte Park-C470 area by David Bailey.
—On Nov 28, a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Cherry Creek SP
Marina. First reported Nov 8 by Ben Sampson.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On Nov 28, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (3) were reported in eastern Boulder
County at North 119th Street, south of Oxford Road by Peter Gent.
—On Nov 28, Tundra Swans (5) were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter
Gent.
EL PASO COUNTY:
—On Nov 28, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (2) were reported at Red Rock Canyon
Open Space. First reported on Nov 27 by Jim Merritt.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On Dec 2, Tundra Swans (6) were reported at Harriman Lake Park by several
birders. First reported Dec 1 by Lucy Deakins.
—On Dec 1, a Rusty Blackbird was reported on Clear Creek Trail - Golden to
I-70 by Mark Chavez, found by Aaron Shipe.
—On Dec 1, a White-winged Scoter was reported at Chatfield SP - N Boat Ramp
area. First reported Nov 29 by Joey Kellner.
—On Nov 30, a Surf Scoter was observed in the Jefferson County section of
South Platte Reservoir. First reported on Nov 13 by James McCall.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On Nov 29, about 25 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (including one
Hepburn’s/coastal subspecies) were reported at Lory State Park near the
first rock face from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail by John
Shenot.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On Dec 1, a Red-throated Loon was reported at Pueblo Reservoir. First
reported on Nov 28 by Brandon Percival.
WELD COUNTY:
—On Dec 1, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches (3) were reported in Raymer at CR 105 (
*40.644,-104.068*) by Norm Erthal.
—On Nov 30, Mew Gulls (3) were reported at Union Reservoir. First reported
on Nov 28 by Steve Mlodinow.
Date: 12/2/19 1:41 pm From: W. Robert Shade III <wrshade3...> Subject: [cobirds] Jefferson Tundra Swans, Long-billed Duck, No White-winged Scoter
The six Tundra Swans were sleeping on the ice at the west end of Harriman Reservoir. Two Long-billed Ducks still at South Platte Reservoir. The Chatfield Reservoir northwest boat ramp is half frozen over; could not find the WWSC drake in that area.
On Monday, December 2, 2019 at 8:21:56 AM UTC-7, The "Nunn Guy" wrote: > > Hi all > > We had a single Gray-crowned Rosy Finch (post snowstorm) yesterday in our > Nunn yard feeding with the usuals. Second time in 17 years--other time we > had five on tube feeders). Photos later this morning. Good sign for Nunn > CBC (21st) and Pawnee NG-East (28th). ;-) > > Thanks, Gary Lefko, Nunn > http://www.friendsofthepawneegrassland.org/ > >
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All the Christmas Bird Counts that are going on in Colorado this year, the dates have been announced, here they are, Contact compiler if planning to attend.
Colorado Springs 12/14/2019
Denver 12/14/2019 Fairplay 12/14/2019 Fort Collins 12/14/2019 Granby 12/14/2019 Longmont 12/14/2019 Monte Vista 12/14/2019 Pueblo Reservoir 12/14/2019 Pagosa Springs 12/14/2019 Salida 12/14/2019 Steamboat Springs 12/14/2019 Aspen 12/15/2019 Boulder 12/15/2019 Durango 12/15/2019 Evergreen-Idaho Springs 12/15/2019 Grand Junction 12/15/2019 Gunnison 12/15/2019 Penrose 12/15/2019 John Martin Reservoir 12/16/2019 Rocky Ford 12/17/2019 Fountain Creek 12/18/2019 Pueblo 12/19/2019 Weldona-Fort Morgan 12/19/2019 Bonny Reservoir 12/20/2019 North Jefferson County 12/20/2019 Crook 12/21/2019 Great Sands Dunes NP 12/21/2019 Nunn 12/21/2019 Roaring Fork River Valley 12/21/2019 Spanish Peaks 12/21/2019 Delta 12/22/2019 Cortez 12/28/2019 Douglas County 12/28/2019 Lake Isabel 12/28/2019 Montrose 12/28/2019 Pawnee NG East 12/28/2019 Rawhide Energy Station 12/28/2019 Barr Lake 12/29/2019 Greeley 12/29/2019 Denver (Urban) 1/1/2020 Grand Mesa 1/1/2020 Loveland 1/1/2020 Air Force Academy 1/3/2020 Dotsero 1/4/2020 Eagle Valley 1/4/2020 Flagler 1/4/2020 Rocky Mountain NP 1/4/2020 Westcliffe 1/4/2020 Black Forest 1/5/2020 Hotchkiss 1/5/2020
Date: 12/2/19 7:22 am From: 'The \Nunn Guy\' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Gray-crowned Rosy Finch/Weld
Hi all
We had a single Gray-crowned Rosy Finch (post snowstorm) yesterday in our Nunn yard feeding with the usuals. Second time in 17 years--other time we had five on tube feeders). Photos later this morning. Good sign for Nunn CBC (21st) and Pawnee NG-East (28th). ;-)
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Date: 12/2/19 6:42 am From: Myron Gerhard <myrongerhard...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Long-tailed Ducks, South Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe
The ducks continue as of 7:40 this morning in the Arapahoe County side. Diving continuously. Myron Gerhard Jefferson County
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> On Dec 1, 2019, at 10:42 AM, Adam Vesely <avesely22...> wrote: > > Currently looking at two gorgeous Long-tailed Ducks, South Platte Reservoir. Arapahoe County side. Black Scoter also present. > > Adam Vesely > Thornton, CO > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<168a9473-1c65-4c06-9cc7-cfda2e3a006b...>
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Date: 12/2/19 4:54 am From: 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 2, 2019
Date: Monday, December 2, 2019
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Allison Hilf; ahilf AT me.com
Phone: 303.888.5110
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter Swan (Arapahoe)
Tundra Swan (Boulder, *Jefferson)
Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (*Jefferson)
Black Scoter (*Arapahoe)
Mew Gull (Weld)
***Note, other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored sites.
Red-throated Loon (Pueblo)
Yellow-billed Loon (*Arapahoe)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, El Paso, Larimer, *Weld)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On December 1 a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Aurora Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow. This might be the same bird previously reported at Cherry Creek SP (November 8-28).
—On December 1 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On December 1 (3) Trumpeter Swans were reported at Cherry Creek SP Marina. First reported on November 28 by Hap Ellis.
—On November 29 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported at Eaglewatch Lake in South Platte Park-C470 Area by David Bailey.
—On November 28 a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Cherry Creek SP Marina. First reported on November 8 by Ben Sampson.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 28 (3) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported in eastern Boulder County at North 119th Street, south of Oxford Road by Peter Gent.
—On November 28 (5) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter Gent.
EL PASO COUNTY:
—On November 28 (2) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. First reported on November 27 by Jim Merritt.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On December 1 (6) Tundra Swans were reported at Harriman State Park by Lucy Deakins.
—On December 1 a White-winged Scoter was reported at Chatfield SP -N Boat Ramp Area. First reported November 29 by Joey Kellner. You —On November 30 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November 29 approx (25) Grey-crowned Rosy-Finches (including one Hepburn’s (coastal subspecies)) were reported at Lory State Park, around the first rock face from the parking lot on first rock face from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail, by John Shenot.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On December 1 a Red-throated Loon was reported at Pueblo Reservoir First reported on November 28 by Brandon Percival.
WELD COUNTY:
—On December 1 (3) Gray-crowned Rosy-finches were reported in Raymer at CR 105 (40.644,-104.068) by Norm Erthal.
—On November 30 (3) Mew Gulls were reported at Union Reservoir. First reported on November 28 by Steve Mlodinow.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
North-Central Colorado
Monday, December 2
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
John Malenich & David Suddjian (john.malenich AT comcast.net; 303-359-9456)
Annual Barrow’s Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne
Wednesday, December 4
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Paul Slingsby (paslingsby AT comcast.net; 720-347-5169)
Park County Explorations
Tuesday, December 10
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
David Suddjian (dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)
Good Birding,
Allison Hilf
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Phone: 303.888.5110
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Date: 12/1/19 8:49 pm From: Rachel Kolokoff Hopper <r-hopper...> Subject: [cobirds] Bald Eagles & an Injured Goose/Larimer
COBirders,
Yesterday on Long Pond, Larimer, 7 Bald Eagles were on the ice. At one point 4 were in the air together dive bombing an injured goose In the water. Eventually one of the eagles got the goose in its talons by the neck and part way out of the water but then dropped it.
Miraculously, the goose survived to live another day.
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Ft. Collins
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CFO's partner organization, Western Field Ornithologists, has just
published a book, *The Birds of Gambell and St. Lawrence Island*. Searching
for one more North American record, many of us from CFO have braved the
brutal wind and stumbled across and into Gambell's pea gravel. Knowing what
those ball-bearing treks did to my own hip sockets, I fully admire Paul
Lehman's annual and sometimes semi-annual treks. Will this book inspire
you--or frighten you? Read the book and find out.
The book is beautifully illustrated with maps and more than 800 color
photographs of the island and its habitats, and a majority of the bird
species, including many documentary photos of rare occurrences.
You will find detailed accounts of the 290 species that have been
documented on the island, which include a remarkable 19 first North
American records.
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Date: 12/1/19 10:32 am From: Charles Hundertmark <chundertmark8...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Red-breasted Merganser and Barrow's Goldeneys, South Platte near 88th, Adams Co
Correction: Should be 88th and Colorado Blvd.
Chuck Hundertmark
> On Nov 30, 2019, at 3:30 PM, Charles Hundertmark <chundertmark8...> wrote:
>
> A DFO field trip this morning found 28 Red-breasted Mergansers on the Thornton Gravel Pond near 99th and Colorado Blvd.
>
> On the river between 88th and the small dam were at least two male Barrow’s Goldeneyes. (Both species were spotted by Burke Angstman.)
>
> Also along the river was a Harlan’s Red-tailed Hawk.
>
> Full list https://ebird.org/checklist/S61878240 <https://ebird.org/checklist/S61878240> >
> Chuck Hundertmark
> Lafayette, CO
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Date: 12/1/19 9:42 am From: Adam Vesely <avesely22...> Subject: [cobirds] Long-tailed Ducks, South Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe
Currently looking at two gorgeous Long-tailed Ducks, South Platte Reservoir. Arapahoe County side. Black Scoter also present.
Adam Vesely Thornton, CO
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Date: 11/30/19 9:24 pm From: 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 1, 2019
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Allison Hilf; ahilf AT me.com
Phone: 303.888.5110
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter Swan (*Arapahoe)
Tundra Swan (Boulder)
Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, *Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (*Jefferson, Logan)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Weld)
Mew Gull (*Weld)
Note, other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored sites.
Red-throated Loon (Pueblo)
Yellow-billed Loon (Arapahoe)
Turkey Vulture (*Jefferson)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, El Paso, Larimer)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 29 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported at Eaglewatch Lake in South Platte Park-C470 Area by David Bailey.
—On November 28 a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Cherry Creek SP Marina. First reported on November 8 by Ben Sampson.
—On December 1 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported at Cherry Creek SP Marina. First reported on November 28 by Hap Ellis.
—On November 27 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported from the Arapahoe County side of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 28 (5) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter Gent.
—On November 28 (3) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported in eastern Boulder County at North 119th Street, south of Oxford Road by Peter Gent.
EL PASO COUNTY:
—On November 28 (2) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. First reported on November 27 by Jim Merritt.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 30 a Turkey Vulture was reported at Chatfield SP/Audubon Office Area by Kathryn Sheely. This is an unusually late sighting for this species given this years relatively early winter.
—On November 30 a White-winged Scoter was reported at Chatfield SP -N Boat Ramp Area. First reported November 29 by Joey Kellner.
—On November 30 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir, Jefferson County side. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November 29 approx (25) Grey-crowned Rosy-Finches (including one Hepburn’s (coastal subspecies)) were reported at Lory State Park, around the first rock face from the parking lot on first rock face from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail, by John Shenot.
—On November 23 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, made a brief appearance at 7:26 AM on Trilby Road near the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins. It was first reported on November 3 by Robert Beauchamp. Please post sightings to CObirds.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 24 a White-winged Scoter was reported from Jumbo Reservoir by David Dowell.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 29 a Red-throated Loon was reported at Pueblo Reservoir First reported on November 28 by Brandon Percival. I’m
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 30 (3) Mew Gulls were reported at Union Reservoir. First reported on November 28 by Steve Mlodinow.
—On November 24 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union Reservoir. First reported November 17 by Steve Mlodinow.
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Date: 11/30/19 4:41 pm From: 'Jim Nelson' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Interesting Crow Observation, Estes Park, Larimer Co.
We're enjoying a nice wintry Thanksgiving visit at our place in Estes Park.
I want to share an interesting observation. On this very windy and cold Saturday morning I eschewed my usual morning walk down to buy the newspaper (a daily excuse to do some early birding) and drove instead. On the way back to our home, I saw well over 20 American Crows in the road up ahead. I assumed they were feeding on road kill, so I drove up slowly. They flew off and all I could see was a large quantify of sand on the pavement, presumably spread by the highway folks after the 15 inches of snow we got on Monday/Tuesday. My guess is that the crows were ingesting the sand as grit for their crops. I have seen groups of small birds doing this on occasion, but it was very interesting first for me to see the highly social crows engaged in this communal behavior.
Jim NelsonBethesda, Maryland
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Date: 11/30/19 2:30 pm From: Charles Hundertmark <chundertmark8...> Subject: [cobirds] Red-breasted Merganser and Barrow's Goldeneys, South Platte near 88th, Adams Co
A DFO field trip this morning found 28 Red-breasted Mergansers on the Thornton Gravel Pond near 99th and Colorado Blvd.
On the river between 88th and the small dam were at least two male Barrow’s Goldeneyes. (Both species were spotted by Burke Angstman.)
Also along the river was a Harlan’s Red-tailed Hawk.
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Date: 11/30/19 9:48 am From: 'Michael King' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] White-winged Dove, Boulder County
A White-winged Dove has visited our home bird feeders for the 3rd time this week, in spite of the heavy snow. A nice winter visitor.
Michael King Boulder
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Date: 11/30/19 3:47 am From: 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 30, 2019
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2019
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Allison Hilf; ahilf AT me.com
Phone: 303.888.5110
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter Swan (*Arapahoe)
Tundra Swan (Boulder)
Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (*Jefferson, Logan)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Weld)
Mew Gull (Weld)
Note, other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored sites.
Red-throated Loon (*Pueblo)
Yellow-billed Loon (Arapahoe)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Boulder, El Paso, *Larimer)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 29 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported at Eaglewatch Lake in South Platte Park-C470 Area by David Bailey.
—On November 28 a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Cherry Creek SP Marina. First reported on November 8 by Ben Sampson.
—On November 28 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported at Cherry Creek SP Marina by Hap Ellis.
—On November 27 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported from the Arapahoe County side of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 28 (5) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter Gent.
—On November 28 (3) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported in eastern Boulder County at North 119th Street, south of Oxford Road by Peter Gent.
EL PASO COUNTY:
—On November 28 (2) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. First reported on November 27 by Jim Merritt.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 29 a White-winged Scoter was reported at Chatfield SP -N Boat Ramp Area by Joey Kellner.
—On November 27 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir, Jefferson County side. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November 29 approx (25) Grey-crowned Rosy-Finches (including one Hepburn’s (coastal subspecies)) were reported at Lory State Park, around the first rock face from the parking lot on first rock face from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail, by John Shenot.
—On November 23 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, made a brief appearance at 7:26 AM on Trilby Road near the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins. It was first reported on November 3 by Robert Beauchamp. Please post sightings to CObirds.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 24 a White-winged Scoter was reported from Jumbo Reservoir by David Dowell.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 29 a Red-throated Loon was reported at Pueblo Reservoir First reported on November 28 by Brandon Percival. I’m
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 28 (2) Mew Gulls were reported at Union Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
—On November 24 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union Reservoir. First reported November 17 by Steve Mlodinow.
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Saturday, November 30
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First Creek at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Sunday, December 1
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North-Central Colorado
Monday, December 2
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Annual Barrow’s Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne
Wednesday, December 4
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Date: 11/29/19 1:19 pm From: John Shenot <johnshenot...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches - Lory State Park (Larimer)
Checking my photos at home, I discovered that I had photographed at least
one Hepburn's (coastal) GCRF. A little embarrassed I overlooked that detail
while I was staring at the live bird!
John Shenot
Fort Collins, CO
On Friday, November 29, 2019 at 11:42:52 AM UTC-7, John Shenot wrote:
>
> There was a group of about 25 Rosy-Finches feeding on the first rock face
> from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail this morning 11:00-11:30ish.
> All gray-crowned, no Hepburn’s.
>
> John Shenot
> Fort Collins CO
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Date: 11/29/19 12:51 pm From: David Bailey <dib1992...> Subject: [cobirds] Male White Winged Scoter Chatfield Boat Ramp
Saw a wwsc reported at the Jeffco boat ramp and expected to see one of the females that was here earlier this month but it is a beautiful male. Was swimming closer to Douglas side but could keep wandering around.
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Date: 11/29/19 12:48 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Turning Point in Kirtland's Warbler Conservation —thread closed
Thread closed. Not relating to Colorado birds.
Thank you
David Suddjian
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> On Nov 29, 2019, at 12:39 PM, Peggy Gonder <Peggy.Gonder...> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Kirtland's Warbler faced extinction on their breeding grounds in Michigan in the 1970s. For 40 years, volunteers
> planted jack pines and biologists trapped and killed cowbirds, which were parasitizing Kirtland nests.
>
> Over the past 4 years, biologists have been removing the cowbird raps and the amount of cowbird parasitism
> has been very low!
>
> https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/conservation/cowbird-trapping-protect-kirtlands-warbler/ >
> This is good news because the population of Kirtland's is now able to stand on its own, at least as
> regards cowbirds. The Mio Michigan community know birding tourism is a cash cow, so they will
> hopefully continue maintaining the breeding grounds with jack pines and low-growing vegetation.
>
> If you haven't been to Mio, Michigan (or the other community where Audubon conducts tours), go!
> You are virtually guaranteed to see Kirlands in May. Cheers for a conservation success story.
>
> This story was posted mid-summer, but I discovered it when cleaning out my inbox!
>
> Good Birding,
>
> Peggy Gonder
> Westminster, CO
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Date: 11/29/19 11:39 am From: Peggy Gonder <Peggy.Gonder...> Subject: [cobirds] Turning Point in Kirtland's Warbler Conservation
Kirtland's Warbler faced extinction on their breeding grounds in Michigan in the 1970s. For 40 years, volunteers planted jack pines and biologists trapped and killed cowbirds, which were parasitizing Kirtland nests.
Over the past 4 years, biologists have been removing the cowbird raps and the amount of cowbird parasitism has been very low!
This is good news because the population of Kirtland's is now able to stand on its own, at least as regards cowbirds. The Mio Michigan community know birding tourism is a cash cow, so they will hopefully continue maintaining the breeding grounds with jack pines and low-growing vegetation.
If you haven't been to Mio, Michigan (or the other community where Audubon conducts tours), go! You are virtually guaranteed to see Kirlands in May. Cheers for a conservation success story.
This story was posted mid-summer, but I discovered it when cleaning out my inbox!
Good Birding,
Peggy Gonder Westminster, CO
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Date: 11/29/19 11:12 am From: Brandon <flammowl17...> Subject: [cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir birds 11/29
Since it is "get outside Black Friday", I got my uncle Van Truan outside this morning, and we birded Pueblo Reservoir. We saw Red-throated Loon (1), Pacific Loon (1), Common Loon (3), Red-necked Grebe (1), Glaucous Gull (1), Great Black-backed Gull (1), Northern Shrike (1), Lincoln's Sparrow (1), were the highlights.
Date: 11/29/19 10:42 am From: John Shenot <johnshenot...> Subject: [cobirds] Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches - Lory State Park (Larimer)
There was a group of about 25 Rosy-Finches feeding on the first rock face from the parking lot on the Well Gulch trail this morning 11:00-11:30ish. All gray-crowned, no Hepburn’s.
John Shenot
Fort Collins CO
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Date: 11/29/19 10:35 am From: Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon--no
I staked out west Trilby road from 7:40 to 8:30 am this morning and there was no sign of the Gyrfalcon. A thick fog was blanketing the landscape for most of the time, so visibility was not ideal. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins
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Date: 11/28/19 11:09 pm From: 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 29, 2019
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Allison Hilf; ahilf AT me.com
Phone: 303.888.5110
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter Swan (*Arapahoe)
Tundra Swan (*Boulder)
Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Logan)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Weld)
Mew Gull (Larimer, *Weld)
Note, other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored sites.
Red-throated Loon (*Pueblo)
Yellow-billed Loon (*Arapahoe)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*Boulder, *El Paso)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 28 a Yellow-billed Loon was reported at Cherry Creek SP Marina. First reported on November 8 by Ben Sampson.
—On November 28 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported at Cherry Creek SP Marina by Hap Ellis.
—On November 27 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported from the Arapahoe County side of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 28 (5) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter Gent.
—On November 28 (3) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches were reported in eastern Boulder County at North 119th Street, south of Oxford Road by Peter Gent.
EL PASO COUNTY:
—On November 28 (2) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. First reported on November 27 by Jim Merritt.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 27 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir, Jefferson County side. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November 23 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, made a brief appearance at 7:26 AM on Trilby Road near the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins. It was first reported on November 3 by Robert Beauchamp. Please post sightings to CObirds.
—On November 23 an adult Mew Gull was reported from Timnath Reservoir by Josh Bruening.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 24 a White-winged Scoter was reported from Jumbo Reservoir by David Dowell.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 28 Red-throated Loon(s) were reported at Pueblo Reservoir/North Picnic Road and Sailboard Launching Area by Brandon Percival.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 28 (2) Mew Gulls were reported at Union Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
—On November 24 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union Reservoir. First reported November 17 by Steve Mlodinow.
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Saturday, November 30
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First Creek at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Sunday, December 1
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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North-Central Colorado
Monday, December 2
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Date: 11/28/19 1:01 pm From: Libby Edwards <libbyeuro3...> Subject: [cobirds] Random acts of gratefulness: sandhill cranes, bushtits, and more Larimer County
This morning about 11:30 we saw 8 sandhill cranes over Reservoir Ridge, headed south east. Nearby at our bird feeders at about 12:30, we counted 16 bushtits. Then at Watson Lake this afternoon, there was one dipper and one kingfisher on the river. Happy Thanksgiving! We are pretty lucky.
Libby Edwards Fort Collins Larimer County
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Date: 11/28/19 11:50 am From: Peter Gent <gent...> Subject: [cobirds] Boulder County
All,
Having dug out of over 2' of snow on Tuesday, I ventured around Boulder County this morning. There was a Greater White-fronted Goose on the south side of Valmont Res, and a family of 5 Tundra Swans (2 adults, 3 juveniles) happily swimming in the middle of Boulder Res. Lageman Res is mostly frozen, and there were no geese at Dodd Res, so I went to the east part of the county hoping to see a Longspur in with the Horned Larks. Instead, on N 115th St south of Oxford Road I found 3 Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches eating by the side of the road. I cannot remember seeing them this far east in Boulder County before.
Date: 11/28/19 11:32 am From: Robert Canter <rlcanter50...> Subject: [cobirds] American Dippers in Clear Creek, Adams Ctny, today
Hi COBirders I found two American Dippers east of Lowell Blvd. this morning. One was just below the check dam at Lowell. I watched it until it flew into the waterfall created by the dam. The other was under the I-76 bridges about 400 yards east of Lowell. Happy Thanksgiving, Bob Canter, Denver
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We spent about an hour in the Gyrfalcon area in Ft. Collins this morning. We started at 7:30 and scanned all of the power poles from Trilby Rd. We plan on trying again in the coming days. Any reports, positive or negative, would be appreciated. Thank you!
Date: 11/28/19 8:56 am From: Brandon <flammowl17...> Subject: [cobirds] Red-throated Loon(s) at Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co.
I have seen Red-throated Loon(s) from a couple Pueblo Reservoir locations this morning, off North Picnic Road is latest location, earlier from Sailboard launching Area.
Happy Thanksgiving to the cobirds birding community, thanks for reporting your fun bird sightings around the state.
Date: 11/28/19 8:32 am From: Rebecca L Laroche <rebeccallaroche...> Subject: [cobirds] Merganser x Goldeneye jeff co
Mary Geder and I are at Robert a.Easton and are scoping a most fabulous duck. It has been difficult to get photos. If anyone in the area needs a walk.... Rebecca Laroche Currently in jefferson country for the holiday
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Date: 11/28/19 1:26 am From: 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, November 28, 2019
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Allison Hilf; ahilf AT me.com
Phone: 303.888.5110
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are being reported, but fewer than in mid-November. Check the CFO website or eBird for recent locations.
Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, *Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Logan)
Black Scoter (*Arapahoe, Jefferson)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Weld)
Mew Gull (Larimer)
Other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored sites.
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (*El Paso)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 27 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported from the Arapahoe County side of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
EL PASO COUNTY:
—On November 27 (2) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch was reported at Red Rock Canyon Open Space by Jim Merritt.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 27 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir, Jefferson County side. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November 23 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, made a brief appearance at 7:26 AM on Trilby Road near the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins. It was first reported on November 3 by Robert Beauchamp. Please post sightings to CObirds.
;—On November 23 an adult Mew Gull was reported from Timnath Reservoir by Josh Bruening.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 24 a White-winged Scoter was reported from Jumbo Reservoir by David Dowell.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 24 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union Reservoir. First reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Friday, November 29
8:00 AM -1:30 PM
Jill Boice (jill AT booksandcats.net; 303-863-7580)
South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76
Saturday, November 30
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chuck Hundertmark (chundertmark8 AT gmail.com; 303-604-0531)
First Creek at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Sunday, December 1
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Patrick O’Driscoll (patodrisk AT gmail.com; 303-885-6955)
North-Central Colorado
Monday, December 2
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
John Malenich & David Suddjian (john.malenich AT comcast.net; 303-359-9456)
Annual Barrow’s Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne
Wednesday, December 4
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Paul Slingsby (paslingsby AT comcast.net; 720-347-5169)
Happy Thanksgiving and Good Birding,
Allison Hilf
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No Red-necked Grebe at 3:15 today. There were 5 Common Golden-eye sleeping in the small portion of open water. I think there is even less open water now than there was earlier today, and the rapid loss of open water could have caused the bird to move on; by tomorrow it might be completely frozen. It might be worth checking other nearby bodies of water. I checked Swede Lake on my way home, which was entirely frozen and had zero birds. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins
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A first winter Red-necked Grebe is on Warren Lake (which is 99% frozen), Fort Collins, Larimer County.
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Nick Komar Fort Collins CO
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Date: 11/27/19 1:59 am From: 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Allison Hilf; ahilf AT me.com
Phone: 303.888.5110
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are being reported, but fewer than in mid-November. Check the CFO website or eBird for recent locations.
Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Logan)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Weld)
Mew Gull (Larimer)
Other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored sites.
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported from the Arapahoe County side of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by Burke Angstman.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir, Jefferson County side. First reported on November 13 by James McCall.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November 23 an adult Mew Gull was reported from Timnath Reservoir by Josh Bruening.
—On November 23 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, made a brief appearance at 7:26 AM on Trilby Road near the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins. It was first reported on November 3 by Robert Beauchamp. Please post sightings to CObirds.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 24 a White-winged Scoter was reported from Jumbo Reservoir by David Dowell.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 24 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union Reservoir. First reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Friday, November 29
8:00 AM -1:30 PM
Jill Boice (jill AT booksandcats.net; 303-863-7580)
South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76
Saturday, November 30
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chuck Hundertmark (chundertmark8 AT gmail.com; 303-604-0531)
First Creek at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Sunday, December 1
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Patrick O’Driscoll (patodrisk AT gmail.com; 303-885-6955)
North-Central Colorado
Monday, December 2
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
John Malenich & David Suddjian (john.malenich AT comcast.net; 303-359-9456)
Annual Barrow’s Goldeneye Count to Silverthorne
Wednesday, December 4
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Paul Slingsby (paslingsby AT comcast.net; 720-347-5169)
Good birding!
Allison Hilf
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Phone: 303.888.5110
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Date: 11/26/19 5:18 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Snow Geese aglow in snow glow low over JeffCo
Just outside at 5:55 pm, fully dark with cloud cover letting a few stars shine dimly through. Three big flocks of white geese flew south, passing right over my home in a series, each with about 75-100 geese. Now, normally I see geese as set against a sky with some light, whether blue sky or gray. But these geese were aglow from below with glow from the new snow reflecting streetlights and such from my neighborhood. It helped that they were not very high, and it made for a most beautiful unexpected moment. Several were calling individually, but there was no clamor.
I think they were *Snow Geese* by impression and sounds, and it seems most unlikely for so many Ross's over JeffCo. My overall estimate is 250 birds.
Just had 2 Brown-capped Rosy Finches show up on the deck. I’ve only seen 1 Cassie’s Finch. Where are they?
Sue Riffe
Lyons, CO
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Date: 11/26/19 12:14 pm From: DAVID J WALTMAN <djwaltman...> Subject: [cobirds] New Boulder yard birds
Pine Grosbeak and Brown-capped Rosy- finch new yard birds today. Also Cassin’s Finch today. I have had Black and Gray- crowned Rosy’s here before. About 2 feet of new snow. David Waltman 6,000 feet, 1/2 way between Boulder and Lyons.
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Date: 11/26/19 12:09 pm From: Jeremiah Psiropoulos <9362852...> Subject: [cobirds] Gray-crowned rosy-finch near Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins
Hello All,
I had a flock of approximately 40 gray-crowned rosy-finch visit my feeders this morning. Most of the flock has since moved on but two remain. I am about 1 mile from the Canyon Grill near South Bay. I'm at 5670 feet elevation.
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Date: 11/26/19 12:09 pm From: Raymond Davis <davisblackdog...> Subject: [cobirds] pine grosbeak - Larimer County
Not particularly rare, but a new property bird for me in Spring Gulch, NW of Lyons. Now up to 135 species, and about 27 inches of snow. Other visitors: Cassin's Finch (at least 5), House Finch, Juncos galore, Red-shafted Flicker, American Goldfinch, Steller's Jay, Black-billed Magpie, and an unseen raptor that keeps chasing everyone off, but I haven't seen it. Also no sign of rosy finches, although they often blow down here when Estes Park gets dumped on.
Raymond Davis - at 6,000 feet 4 miles NW of Lyons (just barely in Larimer County)
Date: 11/26/19 11:55 am From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> Subject: [cobirds] GC Rosy-finch - Jeffco - Golden
Birders, I just had 1 Hepburn's GC Rosy-finch at the porch feeder but suddenly everything is gone and I can't spot a hawk, yet. I'd invite everyone up but the street isn't plowed and is pretty much impassable except for 4 wheel drive with a low 4 transmission. My neighbor is getting in and out with his Wrangler with off road tires.
-- Ira Sanders Golden, CO "My mind is a raging torrent flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
Date: 11/26/19 11:40 am From: John Ealy <jrealy...> Subject: [cobirds] Evening grosbeaks, Douglas County
[image: DSCN0334.JPG] An interesting morning for us. We saw about a dozen *evening grosbeaks* at our suet and seed feeders. We have never seen them this time of year. Apologies for the bad photo. We also had what appeared to be a first year male *red-winged blackbird,* also an unusual visitor this time of year.
John Ealy Roxborough Park Douglas County
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Date: 11/26/19 12:15 am From: 'Allison Hilf' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Date: Tuesday, November 26
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Allison Hilf; <ahilf...>
Phone: 303.888.5110
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are being reported, but fewer than in mid-November. Check the CFO website or eBird for recent locations.
Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Logan)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Weld)
Mew Gull (Larimer)
Other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored sites.
Pacific Loon (Pueblo)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported from the Arapahoe County side of South Platte Reservoir.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir. It was first reported by Gregg Goodrich on 15th.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir. First reported by James McCall on 13th.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir, Jefferson County side. First reported by James McCall on the 13th.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November. 23 an adult Mew Gull was reported from Timnath Reservoir by Josh Bruening.
—On November 23 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, made a brief appearance at 7:26 AM on Trilby Road near the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins. It was first reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to CObirds.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 24 a White-winged Scoter was reported from Jumbo Reservoir by David Dowell.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 21 a Pacific Loon was reported from the Sailboard area at Lake Pueblo by Evan Carlson. First reported on November 15.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 24 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union Reservoir; first reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State Park
Tuesday, November 26
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
David Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Friday, November 29
8:00 AM -1:30 PM
Jill Boice (Email: <jill...> Phone: 303-863-7580)
South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76
Saturday, November 30
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chuck Hundertmark (Email: <chundertmark8...> Phone: 303-604-0531)
First Creek at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Sunday, December 1
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Patrick O’Driscoll (<patodrisk...> or Cell phone: 303-885-6955)
Good birding!
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Saw a large flock of Cedar Waxwings this afternoon in Fort Collins! Where are they on their way to in the winter?
Thanks, Natalie
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Date: 11/25/19 3:47 pm From: Marcia Canter <bomaanka...> Subject: [cobirds] American Dipper in Clear Creek, Adams Cnty, today
Hi CoBirders I was able to find an American Dipper in the snow this afternoon down stream from the bike path bridge, east of Lowell Blvd. This is a favored spot for them in Adams County. Bob Canter, Denver
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Date: 11/25/19 12:43 pm From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Northern Shrike - Jeffco - Golden
Birders Thankfully I have been corrected on my band code usage for Northern Shrike. It should be NSHR. So just to clarify, I do NOT have a Northern Shoveler in my front yard. At least not today.
Ira Sanders Golden
On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 1:12 PM Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> wrote:
> Birders, > A NOSH just made a brief appearance in my yard. I don't see it now but > I'll post updates if I see it again. > Birders are welcome to come and check the yard. > There is a herd of elk up in the Jeffco open space. > > -- > Ira Sanders > Golden, CO > "My mind is a raging torrent flooded with rivulets of thought cascading > into a waterfall of creative alternatives." >
-- Ira Sanders Golden, CO "My mind is a raging torrent flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
Date: 11/25/19 12:13 pm From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> Subject: [cobirds] Northern Shrike - Jeffco - Golden
Birders, A NOSH just made a brief appearance in my yard. I don't see it now but I'll post updates if I see it again. Birders are welcome to come and check the yard. There is a herd of elk up in the Jeffco open space.
-- Ira Sanders Golden, CO "My mind is a raging torrent flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
Date: 11/25/19 9:39 am From: Mark Minner-lee <markrminnerlee...> Subject: [cobirds] Pacific Loon - Boulder Reservoir, Boulder Cty
The Pacific Loon found yesterday at Boulder Reservoir continues this morning along the east side with excellent views from the dam.
Regards,
Mark Minner-Lee Broomfield, CO
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Date: 11/25/19 8:07 am From: Nicholas Komar <quetzal65...> Subject: [cobirds] No gyrfalcon sightings yet this morning (Larimer)
If you search today, please update to Cobirds.
Thanks,
Nick Komar Fort Collins
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The huge five-goose flock continues at Neff Lake. Thousands of Canada/Cackling, probably close to four-digit Snows with some Ross's and three Greater White-fronted. Flock has been here last two weekends I suspect they know they won't get shot at Neff Lake. :-)
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Date: 11/25/19 5:34 am From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, November 25, 2019.
Date: Monday, November 25
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Joe Roller, <jroller9...>
Phone: 303 204-0828
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are being reported, but fewer than in
mid-November. Check the CFO website or eBird for recent locations.
Surf Scoter (Arapahoe, *Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (*Logan, *Logan, Routt)
Black Scoter (*Arapahoe, *Jefferson)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (*Weld)
Mew Gull (Larimer)
Other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored
sites.
YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Arapahoe)
Pacific Loon (Pueblo)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Yellow Warbler (*Pueblo)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was reported from the Arapahoe County side of
South Platte Reservoir.
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section
of the South Platte Reservoir. It was first reported by Gregg Goodrich on
15th.
—On November 19 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Cherry Creek SP, but
not since. It was first observed by Ben Sampson on November 8.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 24 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir,
Jefferson County side. First reported by James McCall on the 13th.
—On November 24 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir. First reported by James McCall on 13th.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November. 23 an adult Mew Gull was reported from Timnath Reservoir by
Josh Bruening.
—On November 23 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, made a brief appearance at 7:26 AM on Trilby Road near the Larimer
County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins. It was first reported by Robert
Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to CObirds.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 24 a White-winged Scoter was reported from Jumbo Reservoir by
David Dowell.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 25 a Yellow Warbler (late) was reported at Lake Pueblo SP,
Cottonwood Picnic Area by Brandon Percival.
—On November 21 a Pacific Loon was reported from the Sailboard area at Lake
Pueblo by Evan Carlson. First reported on November 15.
ROUTT COUNTY:
—On November 19 a report came in of a White-winged Scoter at Lake
Catamount. It was first seen on November 15 by Tresa Moulton.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 24 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union
Reservoir; first reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
David Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
*Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR*
Friday, November 29
8:00 AM -1:30 PM
Jill Boice (Email: <jill...> Phone: 303-863-7580)
*South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76*
Saturday, November 30
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chuck Hundertmark (Email: <chundertmark8...> Phone: 303-604-0531)
*First Creek at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR*
Sunday, December 1
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Patrick O’Driscoll (<patodrisk...> or Cell phone: 303-885-6955)
Holiday Party Cancelled Due to Weather
PLEASE READ ON!
Unfortunately, the weather forecast for this Tuesday evening got
dramatically worse today and we are sad to say that we have decided to
cancel the Holiday Party for everyone's safety, including the live birds
that were coming!
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A Canyon Towhee has come into a feeder 2 days in October, now 2 days in NOvember, in the Denver Tech Center area. Its appearance seems tied to snow storms, and the feeder owner doesn't have any way to predict when or if it will appear. She has provided an excellent photo (attached).
Hugh Kingery
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Date: 11/24/19 10:06 am From: Brandon <flammowl17...> Subject: [cobirds] Yellow Warbler in Pueblo 11/24
While birding with David Tonnessen and Jim Merritt this morning in Pueblo, we saw and photographed a female YELLOW WARBLER, by the Arkansas River at Cottonwood Picnic Area, at Lake Pueblo State Park on 24 November. I think this is a late date for the Pueblo Area. We found it, by hearing a warbler chip from across the river. The bird showed itself, and came over to the south side of the river. Jim got excellent photos. It will be interesting to see if it hangs around or not. Two Rusty Blackbirds were feeding on the rocks here as well. If it is the same two birds, that have been seen in Pueblo recently, they are wandering a lot, from east of Reservoir Drive, all the way west to nearly Pueblo Reservoir dam. Trying to guess where they will be next, is anyone's guess.
Date: 11/24/19 8:08 am From: Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County
I staked out the Trilby Rd. today from 7:30 to 8:30 and no sign of the Gyr. However, others have told me that Sunday is likely no the best for the bird; since the landfill is closed and there is no one to stir up the trash, the gull activity is basically zero. Good luck, Joe Kipper Fort Collins
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Date: 11/24/19 5:16 am From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, November 24, 2019
Date: Sunday, November 24
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Joe Roller, <jroller9...>
Phone: 303 204-0828
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are being reported, but fewer than in
mid-November. Check the CFO website or eBird for recent locations.
Surf Scoter (*Arapahoe, *Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Jefferson, Routt)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Weld)
Mew Gull (*Larimer)
Other expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other favored
sites.
YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Arapahoe)
Pacific Loon (Pueblo)
GYRFALCON (Larimer
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 23 a Surf Scoter paddled east from Jefferson County to the
Arapahoe County side of South Platte Reservoir.
—On November 19 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section
of the South Platte Reservoir. It was first reported by Gregg Goodrich on
15th.
—On November 19 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Cherry Creek SP, but
not since. It was first observed by Ben Sampson on November 8.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 20 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir,
Jefferson County side. First reported by James McCall on the 13th.
—On November 23 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir. First reported by James McCall on 13th.
—On November 18 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp
of Chatfield Reservoir. First reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November. 23 an adult Mew Gull was reported from Timnath Reservoir by
Josh Bruening.
—On November 23 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, made a brief appearance at 7:26 AM on Trilby Road near the Larimer
County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins. It was first reported by Robert
Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to CObirds.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 21 a Pacific Loon was reported from the Sailboard area at Lake
Pueblo by Evan Carlson. First reported on November 15.
ROUTT COUNTY:
—On November 19 a report came in of a White-winged Scoter at Lake
Catamount. It was first seen on November 15 by Tresa Moulton.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 22 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union
Reservoir; first reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
David Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
*Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR*
Friday, November 29
8:00 AM -1:30 PM
Jill Boice (Email: <jill...> Phone: 303-863-7580)
*South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76*
Saturday, November 30
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chuck Hundertmark (Email: <chundertmark8...> Phone: 303-604-0531)
*First Creek at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR*
Sunday, December 1
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Patrick O’Driscoll (<patodrisk...> or Cell phone: 303-885-6955)
I finally got to spend extended quality time birding Timnath Reservoir today to follow up on my last post about the spot. I birded there for 4 1/2 hours from late morning today to late afternoon and felt like I covered it pretty well. First off, what an absolutely gorgeous day to be outside! Mild temps and zero wind. The water was like glass. I first worked the west end dam from north to south and back scoping through the geese and mergansers hoping to find some variety. 8 Bald Eagles kept the birds alert and moving throughout the afternoon. After the Eagles moved all of the geese onto the water, I was able to carefully scrutinize the flock that still numbers around 5000 birds. The expected 5 species of geese were present. Cacklers were the most numerous to the surprise of no one. Canada, Greater White-fronted (9), Snows (6), and a lone Ross's Goose rounded out the rest. One dark juvenile Snow Goose had me going for a moment thinking it was a Brant. There were 6 hybrids in the mix. 5 of them were all Snows (bill size and grin patches) crossed with either Cacklers or Canadas from what I could tell. There is one hybrid there that to me was a complete head-scratcher. Looked like it had Canada or Cackler genes but I couldn't tell if it was mixed with a Greater White-fronted cross or even Greylag. It seemed larger than a GWF would be and on land the legs looked more yellow than orange. I think this may be the same bird that Cole W saw earlier in the week but it was some sort of funky looking. Very cool! The goose sp. option in Ebird works well for people like me who don't know much about goose hybridization.
There were still oodles of Common Mergs. Also still, very little variety of ducks in general. Nothing rare in duck land. 1000+ gulls remain. Same mix save for an adult Mew Gull which was the best bird of the day. I found the Mew Gull in the NE corner of the res after walking across the north dam and working the mudflats viewing the swim beach from the west on the mudflats in the middle of the res.
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Two groups of two sandhill cranes just flew towards Lagerman Reservoir mesen from a friends land at Nelson Road west of 75th street.
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Date: 11/23/19 9:47 am From: Paula Hansley <redstart.paula...> Subject: [cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds, Boulder Co
At least five bluebirds just east of Sawhill Ponds parking lot in Russian olives at 10:35. Three were Eastern Bluebirds, but I did not see the others. They all flew to the south.
Paula Hansley Louisville
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Date: 11/23/19 6:42 am From: John Shenot <johnshenot...> Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County
And gone at 7:40. I hope it returns for ithers to see today.
John Shenot Fort Collins
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Date: 11/23/19 6:27 am From: John Shenot <johnshenot...> Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County
Bird is presently (7:26am Saturday) on piwer pole west of highway at Trilby.
John Shenot Fort Collins Co
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Date: 11/22/19 11:04 pm From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, November 23, 2019
Date: Saturday, November 23
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Joe Roller, <jroller9...>
Phone: 303 204-0828
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are being reported from many counties in
Colorado. Check the CFO website or eBird for recent locations.
Surf Scoter (Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Jefferson, Routt)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (*Weld)
Various expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other
favored sites.
YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Arapahoe)
Pacific Loon (Pueblo)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Varied Thrush (La Plata)
Rusty Blackbird (Pueblo)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 19 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section
of the South Platte Reservoir. It was first reported by Gregg Goodrich on
15th.
—On November 19 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Cherry Creek SP. It
was first observed by Ben Sampson on November 8.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 17 a Long-tailed Duck was observed at Lagerman Reservoir.
First observed by Mark Miller on the 16th.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 20 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir,
Jefferson County side. First reported by James McCall on the 13th.
—On November 20 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir. First reported by James McCall on 13th.
—On November 18 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp
of Chatfield Reservoir. First reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
LA PLATA COUNTY:
—On November 17 a Varied Thrush was observed at Vallecito Reservoir by
Anne-Marie Mee.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 16 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins. It was first reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. No
subsequent sightings have been announced. Look for it! Please post
sightings to CObirds.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 21 a Pacific Loon was reported from the Sailboard area at Lake
Pueblo by Evan Carlson. First reported on November 15.
—On November 16 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at the Arkansas River
Trail-east of Pueblo Blvd by Ira Sander's DFO group.
ROUTT COUNTY:
—On November 19 a report came in of a White-winged Scoter at Lake
Catamount. It was first seen on November 15 by Tresa Moulton.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 22 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union
Reservoir; first reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
Mary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
*Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State Park*
Tuesday, November 26
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
David Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
*Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR*
Friday, November 29
8:00 AM -1:30 PM
Jill Boice (Email: <jill...> Phone: 303-863-7580
*South Platte River Trail at E 88th Ave and I-76*
Saturday, November 30
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chuck Hundertmark (Email: <chundertmark8...> Phone: 303-604-0531)
Date: 11/22/19 4:48 pm From: Thomas Holub <imtmo14...> Subject: [cobirds] American Golden-Plover Union Res Weld
I made a stop at Union Reservoir on the way down to Denver this afternoon to see if I could find any ducks or raptors. I came across a nice group of a variety of species including various yet distant poorly lit geese, ducks, killdeer ect. I noticed a plover type bird and realized an American Golden Plover had been seen here in previous days. This seems to be the same bird. This is the, from what I understand, the Northeast end of the res. Let it be known I would have had no chance at identifying this bird as more than a black bellied/american golden due to distance had it not been seen here very recently. Ebird report and bad photos coming soon.
Also you know the busyness (and laziness) of college is real when a Gyrfalcon shows up five minutes near your house in Larimer county and it takes you a week to find out. Maybe next time.
Thomas Holub
Fort Collins/Littleton
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Date: 11/22/19 12:44 pm From: 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Fox Sparrow & other feeder birds, Douglas
The snow brought in the birds we haven't seen for a while.A Fox Sparrow, maybe the same one as last year.20 Dark-eyed Juncos - top count this fall.2 Spotted Towhees - top count since early October.8 Am. Goldfinches yesterday, only five so far today.
8 magpies. Good Grief.
Hugh
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Date: 11/22/19 9:57 am From: Mary Cay <mcburger3...> Subject: [cobirds] Dave Leatherman & Shrikes at DFO Monday Nov.25
Dave Leatherman served as the forest entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service from 1974 to 2005. He is active in the Colorado Field Ornithologists, has seen 457 species in the state, and been part of finding four First State Records, the latest being a 2016 Couch’s Kingbird in Lamar. His passion for the last 30 years has been investigating the food habits of Colorado birds, chronicled in his “The Hungry Bird” column in the CFO journal.At the Denver Field Ornithologists meeting Monday Nov. 25 at 7 pm Dave Leatherman will present I LIKE SHRIKES and will finish with a photo ID quiz. These programs are held at the Unity Spiritual Center Denver, 3021 S. University Blvd. in Denver. Programs are free and open to the public. Mary C Burger
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Date: 11/22/19 7:27 am From: Derek Hill <derekthehill...> Subject: [cobirds] Eastern Bluebirds, Larimer
CObirds, Stepped outside 8:15am today 11/22 to hear 4 Eastern Bluebirds calling from backyard ash tree. They quickly flew off, distinctive bluebird wing pattern and giss for visual confirmation. NW Loveland, Larimer Co. Pleasant surprise!
Good birding,
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Date: 11/22/19 5:26 am From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday, November 22, 2019
Date: Friday, November 22
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Joe Roller, <jroller9...>
Phone: 303 204-0828
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are being reported from many counties in
Colorado.
Check the CFO website or eBird for recent locations.
Surf Scoter (*Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Jefferson, Routt)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, Jefferson)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Weld)
Various expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other
favored sites.
YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Arapahoe)
Pacific Loon (Jefferson, Larimer, *Pueblo)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Varied Thrush (La Plata)
Rusty Blackbird (Eagle, Pueblo)
Blackburnian Warbler (Pueblo)
Summer Tanager (Pueblo)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 19 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section
of the South Platte Reservoir. It was first reported by Gregg Goodrich on
15th.
—On November 19 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Cherry Creek SP. It
was first observed by Ben Sampson on November 8.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 17 a Long-tailed Duck was observed at Lagerman Reservoir.
First observed by Mark Miller on 16th.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 20 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir,
Jefferson County side. First reported by James McCall on the 13th.
—On November 20 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir. First reported by James McCall on 13th.
—On November 18 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp
of Chatfield Reservoir. First reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
LA PLATA COUNTY:
—On November 17 a Varied Thrush was observed at Vallecito Reservoir by
Anne-Marie Mee.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 16 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins. It was first reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please
post sightings to CObirds.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 21 a Pacific Loon was reported from the Sailboard area at Lake
Pueblo by Evan Carlson. First reported on November 15.
—On November 18 a male Summer Tanager (late) was reported at the Pueblo
West Gravel Pit by David Suddjian on a DFO field trip. Birders searched on
November 19 to no avail.
—On November 18 a Blackburnian Warbler was reported along the Arkansas
River Trail, east of Pueblo Blvd, by Alan Ketcham. Searched for, but not
found on Nov 19.
—On November 16 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at the Arkansas River
Trail-east of Pueblo Blvd by Ira Sander's DFO group.
ROUTT COUNTY:
—On November 19 a report came in of a White-winged Scoter at Lake
Catamount. It was first seen on November 15 by Tresa Moulton.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 20 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union
Reservoir; first reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
Saturday, 14 December: Colorado Springs, Denver, Fairplay, Fort Collins, Granby, Longmont, Monte Vista NWR, Pagosa Springs, Pueblo Reservoir, Salida, Steamboat Springs
Sunday, 15 December: Aspen, Boulder, Durango, Evergreen-Idaho Springs, Grand Junction, Penrose
Monday, 16 December: John Martin Reservoir
Tuesday, 17 December: Rocky Ford
Wednesday, 18 December: Fountain Creek
Thursday, 19 December: Pueblo, Weldona-Fort Morgan
Friday, 20 December: Bonny Reservoir, North Jefferson County
Saturday, 21 December: Crook, Great Sand Dunes NP, Nunn, Roaring Fork River Valley
Sunday, 22 December: Delta
Saturday, 28 December: Cortez, Douglas County, Greeley, Montrose, Pawnee National Grasslands-East, Rawhide Energy Station
Sunday. 29 December: Barr Lake
Wednesday, 1 January: Denver (Urban), Grand Mesa, Loveland
Date: 11/21/19 11:55 am From: John Vanderpoel <jvanderpoel...> Subject: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - Boulder County
There is a flock of about 30 Sandhill Cranes a quarter mile west of Lagerman Res. Feeding in the field.
JWV
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Date: 11/21/19 11:08 am From: Brian Johnson <buntingrobinjay...> Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, yes or no, Larimer County
Hi, I have not had time of until Friday, tomorrow, and I was wondering if that Gyrfalcon is still being seen. If someone could send me a message and let me know if has been seen in the last few days I would appreciate it. Being a sensitive specie I can't use ebird to help me plan.
Thanks Brian Johnson, Englewood CO
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Date: 11/21/19 10:24 am From: Robert Righter <rorighter...> Subject: [cobirds] Common vs Yellow-billed Loon
Hi:
Two days ago I was birding Cherry Creek Reservoir looking for the Yellow-billed Loon that was previously reported. About half way across the southern portion of the reservoir a loon was spotted. Because of heat waves the only impression that registered with me was the head was light brownish and the bill, appearing through shimmering light, was light colored.
I checked with Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Birds of North America series (an excellent resource) to see what the latest word was in distinguishing the difference between the Common and Yellow-billed Loon. Here is a brief summery of what I found
Because of sexual and age variation in size between the two loon species, it would be challenging just using size as a distinguishing characteristic for either loon. Also because of the subtle variation in plumage for juveniles and non-breeding adults for both loons relying on appearance is tricky although could be highly suggestive for the Yellow-billed
"Only characteristic diagnostic in all plumages and ages is color of culmen (ridge of upper mandible). In Common Loon in winter plumage this ridge and about 5 mm on either side is black (in breeding plumage the entire bill is black), but in Yellow-billed Loon at least the distal half and usually distal two-thirds is whitish-yellow" (Common Loon BNA series)
Bob Righter
Denver, CO
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Date: 11/21/19 5:13 am From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, November 21, 2019
Date: Thursday, November 21
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Joe Roller, <jroller9...>
Phone: 303 204-0828
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are being reported from many counties in
Colorado.
Check the CFO website or eBird for recent locations.
Surf Scoter (*Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Jefferson)
Black Scoter (Arapahoe, *Jefferson)
Long-tailed Duck (Boulder)
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (*Weld)
Dunlin (Bent)
Various expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other
favored sites.
YELLOW-BILLED LOON (Arapahoe)
Pacific Loon (Jefferson, Larimer)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Varied Thrush (La Plata)
Winter Wren (Arapahoe)
Rusty Blackbird (Eagle, Pueblo)
Blackburnian Warbler (Pueblo)
Summer Tanager (Pueblo)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 19 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section
of the South Platte Reservoir; first reported by Gregg Goodrich on 15th.
—On November 19 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Cherry Creek SP; first
observed by Ben Sampson on November 8.
—On November 16 a Winter Wren was observed at South Platte Park—South
Platte Reservoir by Ted Floyd.
BENT COUNTY:
—On November 15 a Dunlin was observed at the catchment basin below the dam
at John Martin Reservoir SP, first observed by Duane Nelson on 14th
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 17 a Long-tailed Duck was observed at Lagerman Reservoir;
first observed by Mark Miller on 16th.
EAGLE COUNTY:
—On November 15 a Rusty Blackbird was observed at Dotsero Ponds; first
observed by Michael Simmons on the 4th.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 20 a Black Scoter was observed at South Platte Reservoir,
Jefferson County side; first reported by James McCall on the 13th.
—On November 20 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir; first reported by James McCall on 13th.
—On November 18 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp
of Chatfield Reservoir; first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
LA PLATA COUNTY :
—On November 17 a Varied Thrush was observed at Vallecito Reservoir by
Anne-Marie Mee .
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 16 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins; first reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to CObirds.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 18 a male Summer Tanager (late) was reported at the Pueblo
West Gravel Pit by David Suddjian on a DFO field trip. Birders searched on
November 19 to no avail.
—On November 18 a Blackburnian Warbler was reported along the Arkansas
River Trail, east of Pueblo Blvd, by Alan Ketcham. Searched for, but not
found on Nov 19.
—On November 16 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at the Arkansas River
Trail-east of Pueblo Blvd by Ira Sander's DFO group.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 20 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union
Reservoir; first reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
Date: 11/20/19 4:22 pm From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN <daleatherman...> Subject: [cobirds] Longmont on 20Nov2019 (Weld and Boulder)
The American Golden-Plover first reported by Steve Mlodinow is still in the nw corner of Union Res (Weld). Thank you. No photos due to distance and lighting. Large groups of Bonaparte's Gulls and Killdeer, also.
I stopped briefly in the Barberry/Staghorn Drive portion of the neighborhood se of Airport Road jct Nelson Road where good warblers have been feeding on pine aphids last fall and earlier this fall but detected nothing of interest.
At least two Swamp Sparrows, maybe three, were at Golden Ponds w of Hover/3rd Ave. intersection. From the Golden Ponds parking lot go west past the easternmost pond then take a left and follow the paved bike trail along the west side of the easternmost pond, continue south across the bridge over St. Vrain Crk and when the trail forks take the right fork toward the foothills (southwest). Proceed about 100 yards. The marsh s of the bike trail at this point is where the Swamp Sparrows were. Song Sparrow and Marsh Wren also in that marsh.
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One Long-tailed Duck is still at Lagerman Res., beautiful bird. Like all Long-tailed Ducks, it matches no pics in the field guides. Mostly diving at the east end.
Various expected wintering gulls have appeared at Lake Pueblo & other
favored sites.
YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)
Pacific Loon (Jefferson, Larimer)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Varied Thrush (La Plata)
Winter Wren (Arapahoe)
Rusty Blackbird (Eagle, Pueblo)
Blackburnian Warbler (Pueblo)
Summer Tanager (Pueblo)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 19 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section
of the South Platte Reservoir; first reported by Gregg Goodrich on 15th.
—On November 19 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Cherry Creek SP; first
observed by Ben Sampson on November 8.
—On November 16 a Winter Wren was observed at South Platte Park—South
Platte Reservoir by Ted Floyd.
BENT COUNTY:
—On November 15 a Dunlin was observed at the catchment basin below the dam
at John Martin Reservoir SP, first observed by Duane Nelson on 14th
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 17 a Long-tailed Duck was observed at Lagerman Reservoir ,
first observed by Mark Miller on 16th.
EAGLE COUNTY:
—On November 15 a Rusty Blackbird was observed at Dotsero Ponds; first
observed by Michael Simmons on the 4th.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 19 a Black Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir; first reported by James McCall on the 13th.
—On November 18 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir; first reported by James McCall on 13th.
—On November 18 White-winged Scoter reported at the North boat ramp of
Chatfield Reservoir; first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
LA PLATA COUNTY :
—On November 17 a Varied Thrush was observed at Vallecito Reservoir by
Anne-Marie Mee .
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 16 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins; first reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to CObirds.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 15 (3) White-winged Scoters were observed at Jumbo Reservoir
by Joey Kellner.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 18 a male Summer Tanager (late) was reported at the Pueblo
West Gravel Pit by David Suddjian on a DFO field trip. Birders searched on
November 19 to no avail.
—On November 18 a Blackburnian Warbler was reported along the Arkansas
River Trail, east of Pueblo Blvd, by Alan Ketcham. Searched for, but not
found on Nov 19.
—On November 16 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at the Arkansas River
Trail-east of Pueblo Blvd by Ira Sander's DFO group.
—On November 16 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir—south
shore marina; first reported by Evan Carlson on the 12th.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 19 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union
Reservoir; first reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
Date: 11/19/19 4:35 pm From: Gregg Goodrich <gregggoodrich...> Subject: [cobirds] Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield - Long-billed Dowitcher/Greater White-fronted Goose
The 2 Long-billed Dowitchers continue in the Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield
this morning 11/19. There was a Wilson’s Snipe with them that made for a
nice comparison. Almost the same size with the same sewing machine feeding
type, but the LBDO has longer legs and the WISN showed the long light
colored strips on a dark back.
I then noticed some orange legs on one of the hundreds of white faced
geese. Greater White-fronted Goose was a Douglas county bird for me. It was
very near where the LBDO and WISN were feeding on the mud flats.
EBird does not show a later staying LBDO for Chatfield. Wonder if they will
stay for the CBC or get pushed out by the moisture that is coming in the
next 2 days?
Following up on a cobirds post of a Tundra Swan about a week ago at Orlando Reservoir, north Huerfano County, 3 of us went there today somewhat skeptical it would still be there. To our surprise there were 3 Tundras along with multiple species of ducks.
Date: 11/19/19 1:47 pm From: Brandon <flammowl17...> Subject: [cobirds] Pueblo rare bird update 11/19 (no warbler or tanager)
Several birders searched for the Blackbiurnian Warbler that Alan Ketchum found yesterday and the male Summer Tanager that the DFO field trip found yesterday, neither bird seemed to be around. Maybe they are just late migrants and decided to go south, instead of thinking about wintering here. In the Blackburnian Warbler area, across the river to the north, there was a Hermit Thrush and Harris's Sparrow seen. In the Summer Tanager area, and east toward the Pueblo Nature Center, there was a Say's Phoebe, Harris's Sparrow, Lesser Goldfinch, Common Loon, American White Pelican were seen today. Pueblo Reservoir's South Shore Marina, had 1st year Glaucous Gull, adult Great Black-backed Gull, several Lesser Black-backed Gulls, Iceland (Thayer's Gulls), and likely a couple hybrid gulls. Pacific and Common Loons, American White Pelicans were around as well.
Date: 11/19/19 10:49 am From: Paula Hansley <redstart.paula...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Broad-tailed Hummingbirds(?), Boulder County
After listening to the chips of all the hummingbirds likely to occur here, they sounded most like Broad-tailed hummingbirds.
I am so frustrated at not being able to see them, because I listened to them for several minutes. I was afraid to move because they were sitting so close to my head in the trees!
The catalpa and Washington Hawthorne trees have so many pods and berries, respectively, that it was impossible to see them, even though they were fairly close to me.
I hope someone else in the area sees them!
Paula Hansley Louisville
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Date: 11/19/19 9:35 am From: Paula Hansley <redstart.paula...> Subject: [cobirds] Hummingbirds, Boulder County
CObirders, I was standing in my front yard at 10 am when two hummingbirds flew into my crabapple and catalpa trees. They were chipping loudly. I instantly recognized the chips as hummingbird sounds. The chips were very similar to those of the Broad-tailed Hummingbird, as recorded by Sibley.
I stood there listening to them for several minutes but never saw them before they flew away.
Paula Hansley Louisville Sent from my iPhone
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—On November 17 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section
of the South Platte Reservoir; first reported by Gregg Goodrich on 15th..
—On November 18 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON was reported at Cherry Creek SP; first
observed by Ben Sampson on November 8.
—On November 16 a Winter Wren was observed at South Platte Park—South
Platte Reservoir by Ted Floyd.
BENT COUNTY:
—On November 15 a Dunlin was observed at the catchment basin below the dam
at John Martin Reservoir SP; first observed by Duane Nelson on 14th
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 17 a Long-tailed Duck was observed at Lagerman Reservoir;
first observed by Mark Miller on 16th.
EAGLE COUNTY:
—On November 15 a Rusty Blackbird was observed at Dotsero Ponds; first
observed by Michael Simmons on the 4th.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 18 a Black Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir; first reported by James McCall on the 13th.
—On November 18 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section
of South Platte Reservoir; first reported by James McCall on 13th.
—On November 18 White-winged Scoter reported at the North boat ramp of
Chatfield Reservoir; first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
LA PLATA COUNTY :
—On November 17 a Varied Thrush was observed at Vallecito Reservoir by
Anne-Marie Mee .
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 16 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins; first reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to CObirds.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 15 (3) White-winged Scoters were observed at Jumbo Reservoir
by Joey Kellner.
MONTROSE COUNTY:
—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by
Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 18 a male Summer Tanager (late) was reported at the Pueblo
West Gravel Pit by David Suddjian on a DFO field trip. This is only the
third November eBird record for this species for Colorado, matching the (3)
records for December, with only (1) for January. February records? Forget
it.
—On November 8 a Blackburnian Warbler was reported along the Arkansas River
Trail, east of Pueblo Blvd, by Alan Ketcham.
—On November 16 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at the Arkansas River
Trail-east of Pueblo Blvd by Ira Sander's DFO group.
—On November 16 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir—south
shore marina; first reported by Evan Carlson on the 12th.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 18 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union
Reservoir; first reported November 17 by Steven Mlodinow.
Date: 11/18/19 7:43 pm From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Blackburnian Warbler, Pueblo County
Great find. Thanks! I recall having one at Chatfield on Oct 31, in about 1989, but yours is Way late! Joe Roller, Denver
On Monday, November 18, 2019 at 7:30:14 PM UTC-7, Alan Ketcham wrote: > > Earlier today I had a Blackburnian Warbler foraging in Rabbit brush along > the Arkansas River trail at the location of the Carolina Wren. It was > with a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and was joined by a flock of Bushtits. > Poor pic posted on eBird. https://ebird.org/checklist/S61556466 >
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Date: 11/18/19 7:01 pm From: Brandon <flammowl17...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: Summer Tanager near Pueblo West Gravel Pit, Pueblo Co
Another crazy thing is, a Western Tanager was seen and photographed in the same general area on Saturday! I am sure no Colorado Christmas Bird Count has have two tanagers on count day, it they are here this late, they might be thinking about wintering, maybe the Blackburnian Warbler has the same idea. The Pueblo Reservoir CBC on 14 December, should be interesting if some of the recent goodies stay and more things show up in the next few weeks.
Brandon K. Percival Pueblo West, CO
On Mon, Nov 18, 2019 at 7:44 PM David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> wrote:
> I was curious about prior November records of *Summer Tanager* for > Colorado in eBird. I see that there are only two other November records for > the state in eBird: 8 Nov 2006 at Colorado Springs, El Paso and 4 Nov 2015 > at Littleton, Jefferson. So it is pretty nice for November! Or anytime, of > course, as it was an all red male! Many of the trees near the south end of > the gravel pit are Russian olives, so maybe it was feeding on some fruit, > but we did not see it foraging. I should mention it was first spotted by > Karen Strong. We did manage a documentary photo or two. > > Expanding beyond November, my eBird search showed 3 Colorado records for > December, at Lyons, Grand Junction and Penrose. Looking back to October > adds just 6 more records in eBird for that month. So the late fall > (Oct-Dec) total is 12 records for the state. One on Jan 1 should be added > to this, though, as that might be fairly treated as a late migrant, maybe. > So 13. > > David Suddjian > Ken Caryl Valley > Littleton, CO > > On Mon, Nov 18, 2019 at 1:10 PM David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> > wrote: > >> Our DFO trip just had an adult male Summer Tanager in the trees along the >> south side of the Pueblo West Gravel Pit. Seems a pretty nice find for >> late Nov. >> >> David Suddjian >> Littleton Co >> >> Sent from my iPhone > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGj6Roq4Y-SdVrGaFgBCOODjPjAdcvTC%3De1ANs5YxLV%<3Dw-G6Dw...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAGj6Roq4Y-SdVrGaFgBCOODjPjAdcvTC%3De1ANs5YxLV%<3Dw-G6Dw...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- Brandon K. Percival Pueblo West, CO
Date: 11/18/19 6:44 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Summer Tanager near Pueblo West Gravel Pit, Pueblo Co
I was curious about prior November records of *Summer Tanager* for Colorado in eBird. I see that there are only two other November records for the state in eBird: 8 Nov 2006 at Colorado Springs, El Paso and 4 Nov 2015 at Littleton, Jefferson. So it is pretty nice for November! Or anytime, of course, as it was an all red male! Many of the trees near the south end of the gravel pit are Russian olives, so maybe it was feeding on some fruit, but we did not see it foraging. I should mention it was first spotted by Karen Strong. We did manage a documentary photo or two.
Expanding beyond November, my eBird search showed 3 Colorado records for December, at Lyons, Grand Junction and Penrose. Looking back to October adds just 6 more records in eBird for that month. So the late fall (Oct-Dec) total is 12 records for the state. One on Jan 1 should be added to this, though, as that might be fairly treated as a late migrant, maybe. So 13.
David Suddjian Ken Caryl Valley Littleton, CO
On Mon, Nov 18, 2019 at 1:10 PM David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> wrote:
> Our DFO trip just had an adult male Summer Tanager in the trees along the > south side of the Pueblo West Gravel Pit. Seems a pretty nice find for > late Nov. > > David Suddjian > Littleton Co > > Sent from my iPhone
To echo Dave, and with all of the posts lamenting the dearth of waterfowl North of I-70 and west of 85, I thought I'd share some thoughts as well. Indeed, many reservoirs Dave mentioned in and around the Fort Collins, Wellington, Windsor areas seem to be experiencing lower numbers than usual. The Mallards on Poudre #3 in Wellington have been impressive. And #4 seems to be holding good ducks as well. Other than some Goldeneye and Eared Grebes and Shovelers, Windsor Lake usually has far more birds. I went to Boyd Lake, Houts and Equalizer Reservoirs on Friday and other than a couple of good groups of Wigeon, it's pretty scarce other than geese. Though, I did not go to the southern end of Boyd which seems to be where most of the ducks have been congregating. Lake Loveland has been highly variable. Grebes have seemingly moved on.
Timnath Reservoir has not been experiencing this phenomenon. At least not with diving ducks. Specifically, Common Merganser numbers are higher than I've seen there. Dabblers are there but not in great numbers. I suspect the extremely low water levels killed off some of the vegetation that would normally be there in the shallows. I have stopped by Timnath about every other day for the last two weeks. Gizzard Shad and other possible feeder fish are more than abundant. I have seen hundreds of instances of successful dives in recent weeks. I even watched a Bald Eagle hunting WITH the gulls and Mergansers. I stopped counting Common Mergs at 3000 this morning and it was probably between 4000-5000. Mind you, I tend to be ultra-conservative with the numbers I estimate. A few Red-breasted Mergs were in the group and I picked out a Hooded Merg as well. DC Cormorants and Pelicans remain in decent numbers. A smattering of Redhead, Lesser Scaup, and Common Goldeneye get lost in MergMania. I did find one Male Barrow's Goldeneye in the mix on Friday and again this morning. Along with the divers, a 5000+ flock of Cacklers/Canadas are finding sustenance in the nearby corn/ag fields and resting on the water. Nick K had 8 GWF geese there last week and I saw at least 5 of the same birds later in the day. A few Snows and Ross's and hybrids as well. And then there are the GULLS. 3000+ at least. There were large parts of the shoreline this morning that looked snow covered for the gulls. They of course are letting the Mergs do the majority of the hunting for them. California, Ring-billed, Herring are represented in great numbers. Several Lesser Black-backed and Thayer's are present as well. Surprisingly, I have seen no Bonaparte's there.
So...If you're desperate to spend several hours scoping a reservoir, Timnath is where it's at for the moment up here in the northern tier. Bring a chair. I haven't had the time to spend more than an hour there and frankly it hasn't been enough and I feel like you'd need 4 hours to say you put in a solid effort. Scope absolutely required. Every pass with my scope yielded something I didn't see the pass before. The sun is far enough south at this point that viewing from either the west side parking lot or northeastern side Wildwing Swim Beach works in the morning. Afternoon is definitely better from the west.
Perhaps if there are good waterfowl numbers still sitting north of us, this system moving in later this week will push more down to us. Birds I wouldn't be surprised to find or hear someone found there beyond the expected: Brant, more Scoters, Red-throated or Yellow-billed Loons, Mew Gull, Glaucous Gull, more Kittiwakes, Jaeger sp. (I know it's late but...). Maybe the Barnacle and Pink-footed will stop 35 miles further north this winter...One can hope.
Bird is the word!
Josh Bruening Fort Collins
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Date: 11/18/19 6:30 pm From: Alan Ketcham <aketcham...> Subject: [cobirds] Blackburnian Warbler, Pueblo County
Earlier today I had a Blackburnian Warbler foraging in Rabbit brush along the Arkansas River trail at the location of the Carolina Wren. It was with a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and was joined by a flock of Bushtits. Poor pic posted on eBird. https://ebird.org/checklist/S61556466
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Date: 11/18/19 6:20 pm From: '<azz85...>' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Jefferson/Arapahoe South Platt Reservoir
Hello again, I have had a few people reach out and ask where the county line separates the reservoir at South Platt Park. I have heard that others have been asked as well. The Jefferson County side is much smaller than most people think. There are some numbered blue markers on the south side of the path. Follow those to number 96. A little after marker 96 and before 97, there is a post on the fence line (north side of the path) that has Jefferson and Arapahoe marked with arrows. From that post to the light posts on the east end of the RV storage lot is the line. [image: SP res 1.jpg][image: SP res 2.jpg]
I hope this helps
Aaron Shipe Jeffco
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Yellow-billed loon still at Cherry Creek State Park today, as of about 3pm. I viewed it from Pelican Point, but he moves fast, so you can try Prairie or Lake Loop too. Took awhile to find him!! Susan Rosine Brighton CO
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Date: 11/18/19 2:25 pm From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN <daleatherman...> Subject: [cobirds] Pacific Loon at Hamilton Reservoir (Larimer), gyr musings, and a few reports on other reservoirs n of Fort Collins on 18Nov2019
Not sure if this Pacific Loon is a continuing individual or a new one. Pretty windy up there this morning, and the loon was relatively close (75 yards nw of the Overlook), compared to all the way on the north side below or east of the tall stack like usual. Photo below is poor digiscope but maybe serves as documentation.
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Most of the waterfowl, except for grebes, were hugging the west, northwest and north shores. Nothing unusual, no White Pelicans or cormorants that I could make out, and the Bonaparte's Gulls present in good numbers 10 days ago appear to have moved on.
Hamilton Res used to be one of the "Thanksgiving" hotspots in the whole state (back when the word "hotspot" meant something other than what it does in eBird lingo), with all three scoters possible, long-tailed ducks, multiple loon species, mergansers in numbers difficult to estimate. Brandon must throw out better bread crumbs in Pueblo than we do in Larimer. Seriously, I think the fishery at Hamilton has changed over the years, with small food fish being in much smaller numbers. That water is also notorious for high levels of heavy metals traceable to coal used at the Rawhide Power Plant. Mostly unrelated to birds and their food, Dr. Ron Ryder used to tell me when he did weekly bird counts for the overseeing Platte River Power Authority that Hamilton Reservoir hosted, besides schooling shad, the biggest fish in CO: Asian grass carp introduced to graze algal growth. Algae prospers in the warm water turbine discharge and those pig-out carp sometimes exceeded 100 pounds! Not sure if they are still up there or not. I used to see dead ones, resembling albino dolphins, floating along the rocks below the Overlook but haven't seen one in years. Imagine the eyes of a scavenging gull that discovered one of those.
Hamilton Reservoir is also where Dr. Ryder discovered a Gyrfalcon back in 1998. I saw that bird take down a white-cheeked goose back before cacklers were split from Canadas. I suspect that goose was of the smaller species, and it remains the only food item I'm aware of for a Colorado gyr. Hint, hint. Will somebody please confirm the current gyr at the Larimer Landfill is getting gulls, or pigeons, or ravens, or crows, or magpies, or starlings, or rats, or prairie dogs, or ramen noodles, or whatever it is that would be attractive enough to put an individual (or two) of that magnificent species at that site two winters in a row. Reports that simply state it wasn't there, or it's unpredictable, or it was on top of a big power pole and flew off at such and such date and time, mine included, seem mundane for a bird that has to have super interesting behavior.
Douglas Res had very little this morning. Northern Shrike immature flew into the housing development se of the res from just w of 60Rd/15Rd intersection. I did NOT walk to far north end to see whether recent Tundra Swan remains.
North Poudre #4 had very few birds, in contrast to recent weeks.
North Poudre #3 had a good number of geese including a small group of 6-8 "white" geese, with all the waterfowl being packed along the west and north shores.
Date: 11/18/19 12:10 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Summer Tanager near Pueblo West Gravel Pit, Pueblo Co
Our DFO trip just had an adult male Summer Tanager in the trees along the south side of the Pueblo West Gravel Pit. Seems a pretty nice find for late Nov.
David Suddjian Littleton Co
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Bird was along Trilby Rd., southwest of Fort Collins as previously described. It was there when I arrived at about 8:40 and it left towards the buffet, er...landfill, within 10 min.
Date: 11/18/19 5:39 am From: 'John D' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday November18 2019
Date: Monday November 18 2019E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone :703-629-1151
Birders 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 a 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:
Trumpeter Swan (Douglas , Jefferson, *Mesa *Moffat)Tundra Swan (Alamosa ,Boulder,Douglas ,Huerfano , Larimer,*Mesa , )
Surf Scoter (* Jefferson ,Montrose)White-winged Scoter (Larimer, Logan , Pueblo, Jefferson)Black Scoter (* Arapahoe ,Douglas,*Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck (* Boulder ,Logan, Larimer, )AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (* Weld )
Dunlin ( Bent ,Douglas)Glaucous Gull (Logan ,Pueblo )YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon ( Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (Larimer)Varied Thrush ( * La Plata ,)Winter Wren ( Arapahoe )Carolina Wren (Pueblo )
Rusty Blackbird (Eagle, * Pueblo)
ALAMOSA COUNTY.-----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at San Luis Lakes SP by David Tonnessen.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:----On November 16 a Winter Wren was observed at South Platte Park-South Platte Reservoir by Ted Floyd.
--- On November 17 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir, first reported by Gregg Goodrich on 15th..
—On November 17 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P.First observed by Ben Sampson on 8th.
BENT COUNTY----On November 15 a Dunlin was observed at the catchment basin below the dam at John Martin Reservoir SP, first observed by Duane Nelson on 14th
BOULDER COUNTY:---- On November 17 a Long-tailed Duck was observed at Lagerman Reservoir , first observed by Mark Miller on 16th .
----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at Stern's Lake by Chris Petrizzo . Probably same bird was reported also at Rock Creek Farm Preserve.
---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Stephen Chang .
DOUGLAS COUNTY:----On November 13 (2) Tundra Swan was reported at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir (limited access) by the DFO group.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by Robert Raker .
—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first reported at the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
EAGLE COUNTY----On November 15 a Rusty Blackbird was observed at Dotsero Ponds ,first observed by Michael Simmons on 14th.
HUERFANO COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was observed at Orlando Reservoir by David Tonnessen .
JEFFERSON COUNTY:-----On November 17a Black Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th.
---- On November 17 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th..
----On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield Reservoir by Tina Jones .----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James McCall .
—On November 14 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
LA PLATA COUNTY :-----On November 17 a Varied Thrush was observed at Vallecito Reservoir by Anne-Marie Mee .
LARIMER COUNTY:---- On November 14 a Tundra Swan was observed at Lake Estes by Marc Hemmes .
----On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas Reservoir by David Leatherman.
----On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA by Nick Komar .
--On November 16 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, first reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.
LOGAN COUNTY:----On November 15 (3) White-winged Scoter were observed at Jumbo Reservoir by Joet Kellner.
----On November 12 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by David Suddjian DFO group.-----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported by David Suddjian's DFO group.On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:-----On November 17 (2) Tundra swan were observed at Highline Lake S.P. by Ron Lambeth .
--On November 17 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
MOFFAT COUNTY :---On November 17 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at Browns Park NWR Maybell by Grey Barbier
MONTROSE COUNTY:—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
---- On November 16 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at the Arkansas River Trail-east of Pueblo Blvd by Ira Sander's DFO group.
---- On November 16 a Carolina Wren was reported at the Arkansas River Trail -east of Pueblo Blvd by the DFO group.
----On November 16 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir South shore marina ,first reported by Evan Carlson on 12th..
WELD COUNTY:--On November 17 an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was reported from Union Reservoir by Steven Mlodinow .
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Pueblo areaMonday, November 185:30 AM - 6:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) Saturday, November 237:30 AM - 1:00 PMMary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State ParkTuesday, November 266:30 AM - 12:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Good birding,
John Drummond
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Find special species, with the very best leaders in special places! The
first night to sign up for these Interludes will be Tuesday, November 26,
5:00 p. m., at our annual Holiday Party and Sale. They ALWAYS sell out,
often that 1st evening.
Below are all of the offerings in our Interludes with Nature program for
next year. These trips support our thriving Teen Naturalist Program and
the scholarships Boulder County Audubon provides to promising young birders
to both National Audubon's Hog Island Camp off of the coast of Maine, and
Camp Colorado, run by the American Birding Association.
Join us for socializing, holiday treats, mulled cider and free nature
books. Environment for the Americas will sell gift items and Front Range
Birding Company will have supplies for all of your bird watching and
feeding needs. Afterwards, Scott Rashid will present a program on Kestrels
at 7:15.
Location: Unitarian-Universalist Church, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Boulder.
*TRIP #1*
*CALL OF THE CRANES*
*SANDHILL **CRANE MIGRATION IN KEARNEY, NEBRASKA*
*NASEEM MUNSHI*
Leader: Naseem Munshi
Date: Friday-Monday, April 3-6, 2020
Location: Based in Kearney, NE
Fees: $425, 3 nights (double occupancy, +$135 single premium)
Limited to 8 people.
Join Rowe Sanctuary volunteer, Naseem Munshi, for a long weekend in
America’s Crane Capital, Kearney, NE. Thrill to the primeval cacophony of
tens of thousands of Sandhill Cranes as they fly in and out of their
nighttime roosts along the Platte River or graze in the surrounding fields.
This trip, scheduled for early April, provides us with the best chance of
sighting some of the 300+ Whooping Cranes that also migrate through this
corridor. Other birds to be expected are many species of geese and ducks,
raptors, turkey, Woodcock, early shorebirds and several kinds of owls,
whose calls can often be heard mixed with those of the Cranes.
We will have early Saturday morning reservations in one of the newly
remodeled viewing blind complexes, which now include a warming hut too! On
Saturday and Sunday we will car tour and hike local hot spots, including a
trail in the habitat rich Fort Kearney State Park. Another highlight will
be a visit to the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at the Rowe Sanctuary in
Gibbon, where we will listen to a fascinating talk entitled, “Crane
Behavior Basics”. On Sunday evening, we will enter a two-story blind with
panoramic views of the Cranes and the prairie landscape. There, we will
enjoy socializing and a picnic dinner with libations.
Naseem is a long-time resident of Boulder County and a member of BCAS and
BCNA. She enjoys watching birds and learning their behavior and has a
special love for Sandhill Cranes. Since she retired in 2018, Naseem
volunteers for two weeks at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary during crane migration
season.
Included in the $425 fees are 3 nights in a hotel with breakfasts, all
blind fees, taxes, one class, entrance costs, a picnic dinner on Sunday
night, and your share of gasoline charges for the drivers. Not included are
all other meals.
*TRIP #2*
*UPPER TEXAS COAST: *
*BIRDING WITH THE BEST*
*BILL KAEMPFER AND JOHN VANDERPOEL*
Leaders: Bill Kaempfer and John Vanderpoel
Dates: Saturday, April 18, 2020 to Saturday, April 25, 2020
Location: Based in Winnie, Texas
Fees: $1150 per person, double occupancy, +$350 single premium
Limited to 8 people
Join elite birders, John Vanderpoel and Bill Kaempfer, for one full week of
birding during spring migration on the Upper Texas Coast. We will go to
all of the famous hot-spots including High Island, Anahuac National
Wildlife Refuge, Sabine Woods, Bolivar Peninsula, Boykin Springs (Big
Thicket National Preserve), and more.
Expect to see up to 200 species including 25-30 warblers; shorebirds,
waders, and rails; Brown-headed Nuthatch, Red-cockaded Woodpecker,
Bachman’s, Nelson’s and Seaside Sparrows and much, much more.
The fee of $1150 (double occupancy, single premium, +$350) includes all
transportation to and from Bush or Hobby Airports, admission fees, lodging,
and 2 stellar leaders. We will be based at one hotel, the Comfort Inn at
Winnie, TX. All rooms have a refrigerator. Excluded are meals (other than
breakfasts which are included at the hotel) and airfare to Texas.
*Trip # 3*
*OWL PROWL: WHO’S THAT HOOTING?*
*Scott Rashid*
Leader: Scott Rashid
Date: Sunday, late afternoon/evening, April 26, 2019
Location: TBD
Donation: $50
Limited to 8, willing and able to walk up to two miles in the dark
Scott Rashid has spent a lifetime studying, banding, recording,
rehabilitating and writing about the different owl species to be found in
Colorado. He has incredible depth of knowledge concerning all aspects of
courtship, vocalizations, breeding, feeding and the distribution of species
to be found in our varied habitats. Scott has a great set of ears too,
which can hear and assess which kind of owl is calling and what they are
most likely doing.
You will set off in the early evening to begin your search for these
“denizens of the dark”. Possible species include Northern Pygmy, Northern
Saw Whet, Great Horned, Long-eared, Barn and Boreal Owls. Bring warm
clothing, good footwear, flashlights and a sense of awe. BCAS will provide
drinks and snacks.
Scott, Director of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute,
is an artist/illustrator, licensed bander, a rehabilitator of injured
birds, and an author whose books include, *Small Mountain Owls*, *The Great
Horned Owl, an In-Depth Study and Northern Goshawk, The Gray Ghost, *and
his most recent*, Exploring the World of the **Barn Owl.*
*TRIP #4*
*COMANCHE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS*
*BIRDS, BUGS AND BOTANY*
*DAVE LEATHERMAN* *&* *PAM SMITH*
Leaders: Entomologist & naturalist Dave Leatherman, Botanist, Pam Smith
Date: Friday-Sunday, May 15-17
Location: Based in Lamar
Fees: $150 per person
Limited to 10 people.
Join Dave and Pam for this field trip to Comanche National Grasslands and
surrounding hotspots in southeastern Colorado. This lightly visited
area contains
amazingly diverse and biologically rich habitats. You will be surprised to
discover bird species usually expected much further south, wooded hillsides
that host Colorado’s only known nesting sites for Painted Buntings and
shaded pools with rare amphibians and dragonflies.
After hotel check-in Friday afternoon, we will meet at 6 p. m. at Willow
Creek Park for a picnic dinner provided by BCAS, followed by a walk into Lamar
Community College woods for migrants. Later that evening, perhaps a Black
Rail hunt if one has been seen or heard close to Lamar? At 6:30 on
Saturday, we head off to the grasslands and canyons to the south and west.
The schedule and destinations will be fluid, depending on what is being
reported in the area.
Target birds for Friday evening in Lamar would be Mississippi Kite,
possible eastern warblers, White-winged Dove, Northern Cardinal. Targets
for Saturday south of Lamar would be Chihuahuan Raven, Long-billed
Curlew, Burrowing
Owl, Canyon Towhee, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Rufous-crowned Sparrow,
Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Mississippi Kite, Painted and other buntings,
Eastern Phoebe, Greater Roadrunner, Curve-billed Thrasher, Pinyon Jay,
maybe a "red" tanager like Summer or Hepatic. Targets for Sunday morning
north of Lamar would be eastern warblers at Tempel's, Grove, good shorebirds
at one of the Great Plains Reservoirs. Other things: Texas Horned Lizard,
Ring-necked Snake, Collared Lizard, Coachwhip, early odonates.
Dave, an entomologist by profession, is also a superb all-round naturalist and
observer. Pam is an outstanding botanist with the Colorado Natural Heritage
Program and an enthusiastic field teacher. Included in the fees are
two leaders,
gasoline charges and the Friday evening picnic. You are responsible for the
hotel and all other meals. Participants must be comfortable walking up to
two miles on and off trail.
*TRIP #5*
*MIGRATION BIG DAY AND BIG SIT*
*LUKE PHENEGER*
Leader: Luke Pheneger
Date: May 16, all day
Location: Sawhill/Walden complex
Fee: $50
Limited to 15
Mid-May is a sweet spot for witnessing the widest variety of migratory
birds in Boulder County. Join one of this area’s most accomplished young
birders, Luke Pheneger, for a big day adventure in this rich and varied
habitat. About 100 species should be attained with the expected mix of
ducks, geese, shorebirds, herons, egrets, hummers, woodpeckers and
songbirds, including warblers and sparrows. The Sawhill and Walden
conservation areas are surrounded by Boulder Creek and include marshes,
ponds, meadows and woods. Many rarities have been reported over the years
and with Luke’s exceptional eyes and ears, you might well expect some
pleasant surprises.
After a full morning of birding, bring a folding chair, take your picnic
lunch break and do a Big Sit for a while, while all scan the skies and
marshes for more species. Then, it’s back for another loop around the
complex to see what has arrived. BCAS will provide soft drinks and treats.
Be prepared to walk 2-3 miles and bring a picnic lunch, binoculars, scopes,
cameras and the usual outdoor gear.
*TRIP #6*
*JE CANYON RANCH REDUX *
*TWO NIGHTS AT THE GORGEOUS NATURE CONSERVANCY (TNC) PROPERTY IN
SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO*
Leaders: Mammologist, Carron Meaney and Biologist, Scott Severs
Date: Friday-Monday, May 22-24
Fees: $150 per person, you will be camping.
Limited to 10 people.
The nearly 50,000 acre JE Canyon ranch was purchased by TNC and the Terra
Foundation in 2015. It has since been sold, but it still co-managed by TNC
until the end of 2020. This is our last chance to visit this astounding
property. It is bordered on three sides by 700 foot deep canyons of the
Purgatoire River and remote Chacuaco Creek. The ranch includes important
short grass prairie habitat, mile high upland mesas, red rock canyons, juniper
and pinons forests, remnant ponderosa patches, and numerous springs and
pools.
More than 850 species of flora & fauna have been identified, making it one
of the most biodiverse ranches in the state which has been well documented
by TNC, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program and Denver Botanic Gardens.
JE is considered one of the most iconic ranches in Colorado, featured in
John Fielder’s “Ranches of Colorado” and in “Colorado: Lost Places and
Forgotten Words.” It is critical habitat for the state’s largest population
of bighorn sheep as well as elk, mule deer, mountain lion and numerous bird
species including a highly important population of Long-billed Curlews.
Carron received her PhD on pika scent-marking behavior. She served as
Curator of Mammals at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for 10 years,
then ran her own wildlife consulting business for 11 years. Her expertise
on Preble’s meadow jumping , helped to draft the plan that would remove it
from the Endangered Species list. She is currently semi-retired, and
continues her work on various projects locally and abroad. Scott is a
biologist for the City of Longmont, a great birder and insect aficionado,
who previously worked for Carron.
We will have a pot-luck the first evening and you will be responsible for all
other meals. BCAS will provide drinks and snacks. The ranch is a 4.5 hour
drive via I-25, then 1 hour on dirt and gravel roads.
*TRIP #7*
*BANDING BABY KESTRELS*
*SCOTT RASHID*
Leader: Scott Rashid
Date: Early Evening, 1st half of June, 2020, depending on the birds
Location: TBD
Limited to 12 people
Donation: $50.00
American Kestrels stand out as not only our smallest falcon, but by any
measure, the most attractive. Although not a species of concern, in many
areas population trends are indicating troubling to downright frightening
declines. With that in mind, Scott Rashid, Director of the Colorado Avian
Research and Rehabilitation Institute, has installed many Kestrel nest
boxes to help maintain sustainable local numbers and provide a source of
birds for expansion into abandoned or underused ranges.
Learn about their courtship displays, breeding, brooding, when the eggs
hatch and how and what the young are fed. Scott will talk about what
scientists are positing as the primary threats to their long term success.
Learn if your property might be suitable for a nest box and a video cam.
The banding will take place in the northern part of Boulder County. Boulder
County Audubon will provide drinks and treats for the participants. Bring
your camera for great photo opportunities. Date and place to be determined;
it’s up to the Kestrels!
Scott is an artist as well as a licensed bander and rehabilitator. He has
authored and illustrated the following books, all of which are available
through him: *Small Mountain Owls*, *The Great Horned Owl, an In-Depth
Study and Northern Goshawk, The Gray Ghost. *His newest, published in
October of 2019: * Exploring The World Of The Barn Owl*.
*TRIP #**8*
*BANDING BABY BARN OWLS*
*Scott Rashid*
Leader: Scott Rashid
Date: Early evening, last third of June, 2020, depending on the birds
Location: TBD
Limited to 12 people
Fee: $50.00
Back by popular demand: In 2014, Scott Rashid, of the Center for Avian
Research and Rehabilitation Institute, (CARRI), embarked on an experiment.
Would there be more Barn Owls in Boulder County if there were more breeding
cavities? With grants from Boulder County Audubon and others, Scott began
installing nest boxes on private properties in northern Boulder County.
Since then, dozens of baby Barn Owls have fledged and been banded.
Thousands of people have addictively watched one of his live web cams to
follow the fascinating processes of courtship, breeding, brooding, hatching
and the feeding of these enigmatic birds.
Join us early one evening to watch Scott band the nestlings from one of
these sites on private property. Scott will talk about the biology of this
very special species and the amazing places in which some of his bands have
been recovered. You will have charming photo ops and perhaps the
opportunity to even hold one of the young.
Scott is an artist as well as a licensed bander and rehabilitator. He has
authored and illustrated the following books, all of which are available
through him:* Small Mountain Owls, The Great Horned Owl, an In-Depth Study
and Northern Goshawk, The Gray Ghost. *His newest, published in October of
2019: * Exploring The World Of The Barn Owl.*
*TRIP #9*
*Emeralds? In The Woods? *
*HIGH ELEVATION DRAGONFLIES *
*AND BUTTERFLIES*
*John Barr*
Leader: John Barr
Date: Sunday, June 21, meet at 9:30 a. m.
Location: Cal-Wood Education Center
Fee: $35
Limited to 8 for ½ day
Boulder County Audubon has received permission to offer this very special
outing at the private, 1000 acre Cal-Wood Outdoor Education Center, located
in the foothills above Jamestown. This pristine land with varied habitats
will provide us with two ponds and vast meadows to explore. Emeralds?
refers to very special and rare dragonflies which are only found at higher
elevations. With glowing green eyes, they are a find that anyone interested
in Odonata will be thrilled to see.
You can expect to find another dozen species of dragon and damselflies as
well as flowering meadows aflit with many types of butterflies. John is a
consummate outdoorsman, a great macro photographer and intimately familiar
with all of the local butterflies and dragonflies.
Pack a lunch to enjoy at Cal-Wood after the mornings explorations. Expect
to walk a mile or two along trails. Bring your cameras and the usual
outdoor gear.
*TRIP #10*
*EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK *
*A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC* *With BUGS!!*
*SCOTT SEVERS*
Leader: Scott Severs
Date: August 15, 2020
Time: 6-9 p. m.
Location: TBD
Fee: $35, limited to 8
Join Scott Severs for a late afternoon and early evening musical experience
with the singing Orthoptera: crickets, katydids, and cicadas. This Order of
insects provides the musical undertones to the nights. We’ll learn how to
find them, their adaptions to produce their songs, and simple ways to
record their voices. You will be surprised by the variety of songs and and
the beauty of the singers.
Bring a camera with a flash and macro lens for close up photos. Scott is
one of Boulder County’s best all round naturalists, with a passion for
teaching.
*TRIP #11*
*SOME BIRDS, MOSTLY HERPS *
*LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO*
*JOHN VANDERPOEL*
Leader, John Vanderpoel
Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 2020
Location: Based in Limon, CO
Fee: $125
Limited to 8
Lincoln County is incredibly rich in reptiles with 11 species of snakes,
including 2 kinds of rattlers, 2 species of skink, Painted Turtles and 4
types of lizards, most notably the Short-horned, a species of special
concern. October is the month when snakes heading to their winter
hibernacula become easier to spot along dirt roads in eastern Colorado.
We will leave from Boulder on Saturday morning, and in early afternoon,
visit a private ranch north of Limon to look for reptiles and birds. During
this late migration period, we are likely to find raptors, sapsuckers,
lingering warblers and wintering sparrows. After breakfast on Sunday
morning, we head east to work the gravel roads for migrating snakes and
reptiles. We will drive home later in the afternoon..
Although John is best known as an elite birder, he is passionate about
herpetology and makes several trips a year searching out various species in
their preferred Colorado habitats.
You are responsible for the cost of your night in the hotel as well as all
meals. Most of Limon’s hotels serve breakfast to enjoy as it won’t be
necessary to start early on Sunday. BCAS will provide snacks and soft
drinks. *We expect all participants to listen carefully and obey all
directions from John concerning approaching any snakes. You will risk a,
“time out” if we feel that you are endangering yourself or others!*
Date: 11/17/19 8:17 pm From: Tina Jones <tjcalliope...> Subject: [cobirds] Greater White-fronted Goose, 11/17/2019 ,Fort Logan Cemetery,Denver County
In Fort Logan Cemetery today, I saw 1, immature Greater-White-fronted Goose, among hoards of Cackling/Canada Geese. The Cemetery is off of S. Sheridan, just south of W. Quincy. Right after you enter the Cemetery off of S.. Sheridan, there is a large pond on the south side. The bird was seen feeding around the lake on grass and then it disappeared into the headstones, while still feeding. If you continue further east on the main entrance road you come to a second pond on your right. This pond can have gobs of Geese on it also. At this body of water, I got to watch a f. Hooded Merganser try to stuff [litterally], in her bill, a crayfish. This took quite a while.
As most of you know the Geese at this Cemetery can be spread out all over the place. I saw the bird at 3:30pm.
During the week funerals occur and watch out for other cars,
Happy Birding!!
Tina Jones
Littleton, Jefferson County, CO
Date: 11/17/19 6:54 pm From: Dave Cameron <davednvr7...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Barrow’s Goldeneye - Main Reservoir, Lakewood, Jefferson County
Barrows continuing and showing well between noon and 1:30 this afternoon.
Back and forth from east to west as the 30-ish Common Goldeneye and 20+
Hooded Merganser did, finally settling into bathing and preening after a
while, with the sun at our backs, for great views.
Dave Cameron
Denver
On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 7:52:04 AM UTC-7, Karen Strong wrote:
>
> Good morning,
>
> As of 7:50 AM Sunday, the Barrow’s Goldeneye (male) continues at Main
> Reservoir. It is currently on the N side, with a group of Common
> Goldeneyes & Hooded Mergansers. He’s very actively paddling around, only
> occasionally diving.
>
> Karen Strong
> Lakewood
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Date: 11/17/19 2:49 pm From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN <daleatherman...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Missing Waterfowl, Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont Boulder Co
Jay at al,
My assumption for the situation you describe would be diving ducks are absent because some of their staples, predominately animal items like crayfish, snails and small fish (like gizzard shad), are not present in sufficient/historical amounts. Of course, the animals diving ducks feed on depend on bottom of the food chain things like plants, especially the "pond weeds" in the genus Potamogeton. As for dabbling ducks, they eat mostly plant material. If both diving and dabbling ducks/geese are absent, this may indicate an issue that killed plant life (probably not permanently but maybe for one growing season). That issue could be anything from water level, water temperature or a pollutant. I do not think the issue is the apartment construction in terms of noise/commotion. If the construction did something to interfere with inflow, pollute inflow, that might be a different matter. The blackbirds depend on the cattails around the edge of the lake. Cattails are notorious for being pretty tolerant of conditions other water-loving plants can't handle. Don't put me on the stand, but these would be my thoughts.
For what it's worth, Windsor Lake has far fewer diving waterfowl this autumn than normal, and I have assumed rather than things just being late, the issue is a lack of schooling food fish (i.e., shad). In the world of CO water birds, "money" is shad and crayfish. Follow the money by finding the gulls. Where the thieving gulls are is where the diving ducks/grebes/loons are, largely because that's where the shad/crayfish are.
Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins
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From: <cobirds...> <cobirds...> on behalf of Jay Hutchins <jay1125...>
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2019 8:49 AM
To: Colorado Birds <cobirds...>
Subject: [cobirds] Missing Waterfowl, Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont Boulder Co
All:
Wanted to pose a question to the group on possible explanations for the missing (or severe lack) of waterfowl I HAVEN'T been seeing at Jim Hamm Nature Area on the east side of Longmont this fall. Based on personal observations for the past five years and the historical data from ebird https://ebird.org/barchart?r=L282352&yr=all&m= , there are "usually" many hundreds (500+) across multiple species on the water in the fall. This year though? Nada, zilch, goose eggs. Other than a few Pied-billed grebes, coots and a few dabblers, it's strangely empty.
There was the expected bumper crop (50k+ birds) of red-winged/yellow-headed blackbirds, grackles and starlings in late Sept and early Oct, but the waterfowl are MIA. Two variables this year that may or may not have an impact are: an increase in the water level and new, multi-strory apartment construction across the road on the SW corner of County Line Rd & 17th St.
Curious to ask if others are seeing a lack of waterfowl at your normally reliable local wetland? I'm not sure if the new buildings across the street are scaring them off, or if something else is going on?
The Fountain Creek CBC is just south of Colorado Springs and is happening Dec. 18th. No other Colorado count is scheduled for that day so far - so if you're looking for something to do that day, we'd be happy to have you. You can contact me if you're interested.
Diana Beatty El Paso County
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Date: 11/17/19 2:39 pm From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> Subject: [cobirds] DFO Trip to Pueblo - Pueblo CO - Rusty Blackbirds
Birders, Yesterday DFO had a field trip to Pueblo. The birds of note were: *Rusty Blackbird* (2) - On the Arkansas River Trail east of Reservoir Dr (nearest intersection is Reservoir Dr and Carlile Ave) between the Carolina Wren site and the bridge to the east. They were on the river shore on the south side of the river. *Carolina Wren *- Briefly heard at sign on Arkansas River Trail east of Reservoir Dr. at an information sign on north side of trail. *Swamp Sparrow* - Heard near small bridge just east of where you start on way to Carolina Wren site. *Harris's Sparrow* - found by another group at the parking area near Reservoir Dr and Carlile. *Northern Shrike* - Juniper Breaks Campground at Pueblo Lake State Park *Eastern Bluebirds* (9) - Just east of Pueblo Nature Center (fee area) *Pacific Loon* - South Marina -- Ira Sanders Golden, CO "My mind is a raging torrent flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
Date: 11/17/19 2:16 pm From: Mark Miller <snowy.owlets...> Subject: [cobirds] Lagerman (Boulder) Long-tailed Ducks 11/17
Hi Everyone,
Today 11/17 I saw two Long-tailed Ducks at Lagerman Reservoir in Longmont. The brighter of the two came close enough for me to get some digiscope photos, and Peter Burke got some much better images with a real camera. Looks like there's just one face smudge, not two, which points to a female. The duller one looks to be a young bird of undetermined sex, but it has just one face smudge, too. The brighter one is staying toward the NE corner, the duller one toward the SE corner, but they spent a lot of time underwater. It would be fun to know what they're eating down there. I speculated maybe crayfish, but there could be other edibles on the bottom.
Date: 11/17/19 11:42 am From: 'goldenplover' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Long-tailed duck
My grandson Jack and I saw a female Long-tailed duck at Lagerman Reservoir this morning-11-17-19. Boulder County Good birding. Bill Fink
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Date: 11/17/19 9:54 am From: 'Birding' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Missing Waterfowl, Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont Boulder Co
Was there Thursday and noticed the lack of water foul. Same thing at Walden/Sawhill- virtually empty. Seemed quite odd to me.
Norm Lewis
Lakewood
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> All:
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> Wanted to pose a question to the group on possible explanations for the missing (or severe lack) of waterfowl I HAVEN'T been seeing at Jim Hamm Nature Area on the east side of Longmont this fall. Based on personal observations for the past five years and the historical data from ebird https://ebird.org/barchart?r=L282352&yr=all&m= , there are "usually" many hundreds (500+) across multiple species on the water in the fall. This year though? Nada, zilch, goose eggs. Other than a few Pied-billed grebes, coots and a few dabblers, it's strangely empty.
>
> There was the expected bumper crop (50k+ birds) of red-winged/yellow-headed blackbirds, grackles and starlings in late Sept and early Oct, but the waterfowl are MIA. Two variables this year that may or may not have an impact are: an increase in the water level and new, multi-strory apartment construction across the road on the SW corner of County Line Rd & 17th St.
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> Curious to ask if others are seeing a lack of waterfowl at your normally reliable local wetland? I'm not sure if the new buildings across the street are scaring them off, or if something else is going on?
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> Jay Hutchins
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Date: 11/17/19 9:09 am From: 'loch kilpatrick' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Yellow-billed loon
Being seen off the lake loop shore. As of 10 am.Loch Kilpatrick, parker CO
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Date: 11/17/19 8:54 am From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Missing Waterfowl, Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont Boulder Co
Jay I'm guessing all the changes you describe have affected their food supply along with the disturbances. Wild ducks don't seem to tolerate disturbances well.
Ira Sanders Golden
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> All: > > Wanted to pose a question to the group on possible explanations for the > missing (or severe lack) of waterfowl I HAVEN'T been seeing at Jim Hamm > Nature Area on the east side of Longmont this fall. Based on personal > observations for the past five years and the historical data from ebird > https://ebird.org/barchart?r=L282352&yr=all&m= , there are "usually" many > hundreds (500+) across multiple species on the water in the fall. This > year though? Nada, zilch, goose eggs. Other than a few Pied-billed > grebes, coots and a few dabblers, it's strangely empty. > > There was the expected bumper crop (50k+ birds) of > red-winged/yellow-headed blackbirds, grackles and starlings in late Sept > and early Oct, but the waterfowl are MIA. Two variables this year that may > or may not have an impact are: an increase in the water level and new, > multi-strory apartment construction across the road on the SW corner of > County Line Rd & 17th St. > > Curious to ask if others are seeing a lack of waterfowl at your normally > reliable local wetland? I'm not sure if the new buildings across the > street are scaring them off, or if something else is going on? > > Jay Hutchins > Longmont, CO > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<b6a9eccf-9030-499e-a8fb-05f00c93f319...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<b6a9eccf-9030-499e-a8fb-05f00c93f319...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
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Date: 11/17/19 7:49 am From: Jay Hutchins <jay1125...> Subject: [cobirds] Missing Waterfowl, Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont Boulder Co
All:
Wanted to pose a question to the group on possible explanations for the missing (or severe lack) of waterfowl I HAVEN'T been seeing at Jim Hamm Nature Area on the east side of Longmont this fall. Based on personal observations for the past five years and the historical data from ebird https://ebird.org/barchart?r=L282352&yr=all&m= , there are "usually" many hundreds (500+) across multiple species on the water in the fall. This year though? Nada, zilch, goose eggs. Other than a few Pied-billed grebes, coots and a few dabblers, it's strangely empty.
There was the expected bumper crop (50k+ birds) of red-winged/yellow-headed blackbirds, grackles and starlings in late Sept and early Oct, but the waterfowl are MIA. Two variables this year that may or may not have an impact are: an increase in the water level and new, multi-strory apartment construction across the road on the SW corner of County Line Rd & 17th St.
Curious to ask if others are seeing a lack of waterfowl at your normally reliable local wetland? I'm not sure if the new buildings across the street are scaring them off, or if something else is going on?
Jay Hutchins Longmont, CO
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Date: 11/17/19 7:11 am From: 'Jim Nelson' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Canyon Wrens, Gem Lake RMNP, Larimer Co. 11/16
I'm not in Colorado right now, but I'm passing along a sighting of two Canyon Wrens, singing, on the Gem Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Our daughter and some friends hiked the trail on Saturday and got to see and hear the birds. eBird shows Canyon Wrens aren't reported up in this area near Estes Park by mid-November.
Jim NelsonBethesda, Maryland
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Date: 11/17/19 6:52 am From: Karen Strong <kstrong1109...> Subject: [cobirds] Barrow’s Goldeneye - Main Reservoir, Lakewood, Jefferson County
Good morning,
As of 7:50 AM Sunday, the Barrow’s Goldeneye (male) continues at Main Reservoir. It is currently on the N side, with a group of Common Goldeneyes & Hooded Mergansers. He’s very actively paddling around, only occasionally diving.
Karen Strong
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Date: 11/17/19 5:58 am From: 'John D' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Sunday , November 17 2019
Date: Sunday November 17 2019E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone :703-629-1151
Birders 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 a 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:
Ross’s Goose (Adams) - blue morphTrumpeter Swan (Boulder,Douglas , Jefferson, Larimer, Logan,Mesa)Tundra Swan (Alamosa ,Boulder,Douglas ,Huerfano , Larimer, Mesa, Park,)Surf Scoter (* Jefferson ,Montrose)White-winged Scoter (Larimer, Logan , Pueblo, Jefferson)Black Scoter (* Arapahoe ,Douglas,*Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck (* Boulder ,Logan, Larimer, )Red-necked Grebe (Denver, Park)Dunlin ( Bent ,Douglas)Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)Glaucous Gull (Logan , *Pueblo )
Red-throated Loon ( Denver ,Kiowa)YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon ( Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (*Larimer)Varied Thrush (Weld)Winter Wren (* Arapahoe )Carolina Wren (* Pueblo )
Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)Rusty Blackbird (Boulder ,Eagle)
ALAMOSA COUNTY.-----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at San Luis Lakes SP by David Tonnessen.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:----On November 16 a Winter Wren was observed at South Platte Park-South Platte Reservoir by Ted Floyd.
--- On November 16 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir, first reported by Gregg Goodrich on 15th..
—On November 16 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P.First observed by Ben Sampson on 8th.
BENT COUNTY----On November 15 a Dunlin was observed at the catchment basin below the dam at John Martin Reservoir SP, first observed by Duane Nelson on 14th
BOULDER COUNTY:---- On November 16 a Long-tailed Duck was observed at Lagerman Reservoir by Mark Miller .
----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at Stern's Lake by Chris Petrizzo . Probably same bird was reported also at Rock Creek Farm Preserve.
---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Stephen Chang .
—On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Phil Lyon on the 7th.
DENVER COUNTY----- On November 10 a Red-throated Loon was observed at the Marston Reservoir complex by David Suddjian.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:----On November 13 (2) Tundra Swan was reported at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir (limited access) by the DFO group.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by Robert Raker .
—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first reported at the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
EAGLE COUNTY----On November 15 a Rusty Blackbird was observed at Dotsero Ponds ,first observed by Michael Simmons on 14th.
HUERFANO COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was observed at Orlando Reservoir by David Tonnessen .
JEFFERSON COUNTY:-----On November 16 a Black Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th.
---- On November 15 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th..
----On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield Reservoir by Tina Jones .----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James McCall .
—On November 14 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
LARIMER COUNTY:---- On November 14 a Tundra Swan was observed at Lake Estes by Marc Hemmes .
----On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas Reservoir by David Leatherman.
----On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA by Nick Komar .
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by Nick Komar on the 9th.—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake Loveland by Nick Komar on the 10th.—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.--On November 16 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, first reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.
LOGAN COUNTY:----On November 15 (3) White-winged Scoter were observed at Jumbo Reservoir by Joet Kellner.
----On November 12 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by David Suddjian DFO group.-----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported by David Suddjian's DFO group.On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike Henwood.--On November 15 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
MONTROSE COUNTY:—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
---- On November 16 a Carolina Wren was reported at the Arkansas River Trail -east of Pueblo Blvd by the DFO group.
----On November 16 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir South shore marina ,first reported by Evan Carlson on 12th..
WELD COUNTY:—On November 10 a Varied Thrush was reported at Pawnee Grasslands at crossroads of 116 and 133 on SW corner woods by Gene Rutherford on the 10th.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)Saturday, November 168:00AM - 11:30AMMegan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
Denver City ParkSunday, November 177:00AM - 11:30AMPatrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
Pueblo areaMonday, November 185:30 AM - 6:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) Saturday, November 237:30 AM - 1:00 PMMary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State ParkTuesday, November 266:30 AM - 12:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Good birding,
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I was there around 9:40 and the bird must have left by that time. It seems like he/she never sits still for very long! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins
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Date: 11/16/19 7:07 pm From: '<azz85...>' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] North Jeffco Christmas Bird Count 12/20/2019
Hello All,
I want to get the word out that the North Jeffco CBC has been added to the list of Christmas bird count circles. If you are interested in helping with this count, we would like to have you join us. The count will be held Friday, December 20th.
Last year a group of 12 of us got together for a preliminary count. We feel it went well. We ended up with 85 species on the day of the count and 95 for the week.
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Thank you,
Aaron Shipe Jeffco
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Date: 11/16/19 4:50 pm From: Dave Cameron <davednvr7...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: ID help on a goose sp., Larimer
I'm no geneticist, but Sibley says that all manner of color gradients exist in Blue Snow Goose. And this bird clearly has the dainty bill of a Ross.' Suggesting Snow x Ross' hybrid.
Dave Cameron Denver
On Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:15:42 AM UTC-7, Joe Kipper wrote: > > Hey Birders, > I photographed this goose at Lake Loveland in Larimer County that is very > interesting. > My ebird checklist <https://ebird.org/checklist/S61493679> has the photos > and my thoughts about the bird's ancestry. > I would appreciate any feedback on what others think about this goose, and > even if it not identifiable, I thought I would share the photos just so > others can enjoy this beautiful bird! > Joe Kipper, > Fort Collins >
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This is the guy on Dodd Reservoir. Any ideas? Snow x cackling?
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Hi Everyone, This afternoon 11/16, I saw a male Long-tailed Duck along the east shore of Lagerman Reservoir in Longmont. I cannot confirm rumors of a second bird. Also of interest was a male Ruddy Duck still in alternate plumage, but sans blue in the bill. This seems late. Mark Miller Longmont, CO Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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Date: 11/16/19 11:59 am From: Mail.indra.com <elena...> Subject: [cobirds] More likely a hybrid snow/?
We went back to Dodd Reservoir to look at the goose, and with a scope, the bill is small, dark and no large gape. The head is all white with some brown speckles at the back and the body is more brownish than blue gray. Topi and I think it’s more likely a hybrid of some flavor; i have some digiscoped photos I will try to upload or will put on a later eBird list. Any ideas appreciated.
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Date: 11/16/19 10:45 am From: 'Hugh Kingery' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Scoters - Arapahoe
Botha others on South Platte reservoir headed to south east corner. Pointed out to us by Michael Lester.
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> Colorado Christmas Bird Count dates updated 11/15 - 1 Update
> Late-migrating Sandhill Cranes, Denver County - 1 Update
> Surf and Black Scoters-Arapahoe Cnty-S. Platte Res. - 1 Update
> Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday , November 15 ,2019 - 1 Update
> Colorado Christmas Bird Count dates updated 11/15
> Brandon <flammowl17...>: Nov 15 05:02PM -0700
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> Latest update on 11/15:
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> A few more Christmas Bird Count Dates for Colorado this winter, have been
> announced.
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> * Saturday, 14 December*:
> Colorado Springs, Denver, Fairplay, Fort Collins, Granby, Longmont, Pagosa
> Springs, Pueblo Reservoir, Salida
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> *Sunday, 15 December*: Aspen, Boulder, Evergreen-Idaho Springs, Penrose
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> * Monday, 16 December*: John Martin Reservoir
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> * Tuesday, 17 December:* Rocky Ford
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> * Wednesday, 18 December:* Fountain Creek
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> * Thursday, 19 December:* Pueblo
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> * Friday, 20 December*: Bonny Reservoir
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> * Saturday, 21 December:* Crook, Great Sand Dunes NP, Nunn, Roaring Fork
> River Valley
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> * Sunday, 22 December:* Delta
>
> * Saturday, 28 December:* Douglas County, Montrose, Pawnee National
> Grasslands-East
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> * Sunday. 29 December:* Barr Lake
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> * Wednesday, 1 January:* Denver (Urban), Loveland
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> * Friday, 3 January*: Air Force Academy
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> * Saturday, 4 January:* Flagler, Rocky Mountain NP, Westcliffe
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> * Sunday, 5 January:* Black Forest, Hotchkiss, Sterling
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> * No Date reported yet:*
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> Cortez, Dotsero, Durango, Eagle Valley, Grand Junction, Grand Mesa, Lake
> Isabel, Monte Vista NWR, North JeffCo, North Park, Pinon Canyon, Rawhide
> Energy Station, Spanish Peaks, Steamboat Springs, Summit County,
> Weldona-Fort Morgan
>
> Brandon Percival
> Colorado CBC Regional Editor
> Pueblo West, CO
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> Late-migrating Sandhill Cranes, Denver County
> "Patrick O'Driscoll" <patodrisk...>: Nov 15 02:21PM -0700
>
> Apologies for this late posting after eBird flagged my Thursday sighting
> (just filed this afternoon) of 66 Sandhill Cranes circling at midday Nov.
> 14, high above Denver City Park and the edge of downtown. I heard the
> telltale rattle/bugle overhead of a few in the flock shortly before 1 p.m.
> After circling for a couple of minutes, the birds regrouped and continued
> south.
>
> Patrick O'Driscoll
> Denver
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> Surf and Black Scoters-Arapahoe Cnty-S. Platte Res.
> Gregg Goodrich <gregggoodrich...>: Nov 15 10:42AM -0700
>
> The Surf and Black Scoters continue this morning in the middle of the South
> Platte Reservoir. They stayed very close to each other and dove together
> most of the time. The Surf is a juvenile I guess since it has a white belly
> and Sibley says all juvenile Scoters have white bellies. The Black is
> either a juvenile or female because of the big white patch on the face.
>
> Nice to have all 3 Scoters in this part of town.
>
> Gregg Goodrich
> Highlands Ranch
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> Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday , November 15 ,2019
> John D <jxdrummo...>: Nov 15 02:00PM
>
> Date: Friday November 15 2019E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone :703-629-1151
> Birders 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 a 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:
> Ross’s Goose (Adams) - blue morphTrumpeter Swan (Boulder,Douglas , Jefferson, Larimer, Logan,Mesa)Tundra Swan (Alamosa ,Boulder,Douglas ,Huerfano ,* Larimer, Mesa, Park,)Surf Scoter (* Jefferson ,Montrose)White-winged Scoter (Larimer, Pueblo, *Jefferson)Black Scoter (Douglas,*Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck (Logan, Larimer, )Red-necked Grebe (Denver, Park)Dunlin (* Bent ,Douglas)Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)Glaucous Gull (Logan ,Pueblo )
> Red-throated Loon ( Jefferson ,Kiowa)YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon ( Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (Larimer)Varied Thrush (Weld)Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)Rusty Blackbird (Boulder ,*Eagle)
> ADAMS COUNTY:—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake by Ira Sanders on the 9th.
> ALAMOSA COUNTY.-----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at San Luis Lakes SP by David Tonnessen.
>
> ARAPAHOE COUNTY:—On November 14 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P.First observed by Ben Sampson on 8th.
> BENT COUNTY----On November 14 a Dunlin was observed at the catchment basin below the dam at John Martin Reservoir SP by Duane Nelson.
>
> BOULDER COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at Stern's Lake by Chris Petrizzo . Probably same bird was reported also at Rock Creek Farm Preserve.
> ---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Stephen Chang .
> —On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Phil Lyon on the 7th.—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir
>
> DOUGLAS COUNTY:----On November 13 (2) Tundra Swan was reported at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir (limited access) by the DFO group.
> ----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by Robert Raker .
> —On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first reported at the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
> EAGLE COUNTY----On November 14 a Rusty Blackbird was observed at Dotsero Ponds by Michael Simmons .
>
> HUERFANO COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was observed at Orlando Reservoir by David Tonnessen .
>
> JEFFERSON COUNTY:-----On November 14a Black Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th.
> ---- On November 14 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th..
> ----On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield Reservoir by Tina Jones .
> ----On November 11 a Red-throated Loon was reported at the Marston Reservoir Complex by David Suddjian.
> ----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James McCall .
> —On November 14 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
> —On November 10 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
>
>
> LARIMER COUNTY:---- On November 14 a Tundra Swan was observed at Lake Estes by Marc Hemmes .
> ----On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas Reservoir by David Leatherman.
> ----On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA by Nick Komar .
> —On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by Nick Komar on the 9th.—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake Loveland by Nick Komar on the 10th.—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.--On November 9 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.
>
> LOGAN COUNTY:----On November 12 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by David Suddjian DFO group.-----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported by David Suddjian's DFO group.On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis on the 8th.
> MESA COUNTY:—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike Henwood.--On November 13 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
> MONTROSE COUNTY:—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
> PUEBLO COUNTY:----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir South shore marina by Evan Carlson.
>
> WELD COUNTY:—On November 10 a Varied Thrush was reported at Pawnee Grasslands at crossroads of 116 and 133 on SW corner woods by Gene Rutherford on the 10th.
> Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
> Pueblo AreaSaturday, November 166:00AM - 4:00PMIra and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
> Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)Saturday, November 168:00AM - 11:30AMMegan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
> Denver City ParkSunday, November 177:00AM - 11:30AMPatrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
> Pueblo areaMonday, November 185:30 AM - 6:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
> Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) Saturday, November 237:30 AM - 1:00 PMMary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
> Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State ParkTuesday, November 266:30 AM - 12:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
> Good birding,
> John Drummond
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This morning around 9:15 my sister Connie and I observed the Gyrfalcon on one of the power pole on Trilby by the dump. It stayed long enough for us to get a good scope view to verify that it was not a Prairie Falcon. We had tried earlier around 8:30 but did not see it.
Date: 11/16/19 10:15 am From: Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> Subject: [cobirds] ID help on a goose sp., Larimer
Hey Birders, I photographed this goose at Lake Loveland in Larimer County that is very interesting. My ebird checklist <https://ebird.org/checklist/S61493679> has the photos and my thoughts about the bird's ancestry. I would appreciate any feedback on what others think about this goose, and even if it not identifiable, I thought I would share the photos just so others can enjoy this beautiful bird! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins
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Date: 11/16/19 9:10 am From: Mary Driscoll <wddriscoll...> Subject: [cobirds] CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK-Arapahoe
Greetings,
Both loons Common Loon and YELLOW-BILLED LOON were seen yesterday off the lake and prairie loops..once around 8:00am and then later around noon.
Thanks Ben..
Mary & Dave Driscoll Unincorporated Arapahoe County
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Date: 11/16/19 7:25 am From: Mail.indra.com <elena...> Subject: [cobirds] Blue show goose on Dodd Reservoir Boulder
Among hundreds of cackling and Canada geese
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Date: 11/16/19 5:45 am From: 'John D' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Saturday November 16 2019
Date: Saturday November 16 2019E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone :703-629-1151
Birders 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 a 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:
Ross’s Goose (Adams) - blue morphTrumpeter Swan (Boulder,Douglas , Jefferson, Larimer, Logan,*Mesa)Tundra Swan (Alamosa ,Boulder,Douglas ,Huerfano , Larimer, Mesa, Park,)Surf Scoter (* Jefferson ,Montrose)White-winged Scoter (Larimer,* Logan , Pueblo, Jefferson)Black Scoter (* Arapahoe ,Douglas,*Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck (Logan, Larimer, )Red-necked Grebe (Denver, Park)Dunlin (* Bent ,Douglas)Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)Glaucous Gull (Logan ,Pueblo )
Red-throated Loon (* Denver ,Kiowa)YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon ( Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (Larimer)Varied Thrush (Weld)Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)Rusty Blackbird (Boulder ,*Eagle)
ADAMS COUNTY:—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake by Ira Sanders on the 9th.
ALAMOSA COUNTY.-----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at San Luis Lakes SP by David Tonnessen.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:--- On November 15 a Black Scoter was reported in the Arapahoe County section of the South Platte Reservoir by Gregg Goodrich.
—On November 15 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P.First observed by Ben Sampson on 8th.
BENT COUNTY----On November 15 a Dunlin was observed at the catchment basin below the dam at John Martin Reservoir SP, first observed by Duane Nelson on 14th
BOULDER COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at Stern's Lake by Chris Petrizzo . Probably same bird was reported also at Rock Creek Farm Preserve.
---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Stephen Chang .
—On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Phil Lyon on the 7th.—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir
DENVER COUNTY----- On November 10 a Red-throated Loon was observed at the Marston Reservoir complex by David Suddjian.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:----On November 13 (2) Tundra Swan was reported at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir (limited access) by the DFO group.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by Robert Raker .
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first reported at the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
EAGLE COUNTY----On November 15 a Rusty Blackbird was observed at Dotsero Ponds ,first observed by Michael Simmons on 14th.
HUERFANO COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was observed at Orlando Reservoir by David Tonnessen .
JEFFERSON COUNTY:-----On November 15a Black Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th.
---- On November 15 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th..
----On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield Reservoir by Tina Jones .----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James McCall .
—On November 14 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
—On November 10 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
LARIMER COUNTY:---- On November 14 a Tundra Swan was observed at Lake Estes by Marc Hemmes .
----On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas Reservoir by David Leatherman.
----On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA by Nick Komar .
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by Nick Komar on the 9th.—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake Loveland by Nick Komar on the 10th.—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.--On November 9 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.
LOGAN COUNTY:----On November 15 (3) White-winged Scoter were observed at Jumbo Reservoir by Joet Kellner.
----On November 12 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by David Suddjian DFO group.-----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported by David Suddjian's DFO group.On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike Henwood.--On November 15 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
MONTROSE COUNTY:—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir South shore marina by Evan Carlson.
WELD COUNTY:—On November 10 a Varied Thrush was reported at Pawnee Grasslands at crossroads of 116 and 133 on SW corner woods by Gene Rutherford on the 10th.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Pueblo AreaSaturday, November 166:00AM - 4:00PMIra and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)Saturday, November 168:00AM - 11:30AMMegan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
Denver City ParkSunday, November 177:00AM - 11:30AMPatrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
Pueblo areaMonday, November 185:30 AM - 6:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) Saturday, November 237:30 AM - 1:00 PMMary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State ParkTuesday, November 266:30 AM - 12:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Good birding,
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Date: 11/15/19 1:21 pm From: Patrick O'Driscoll <patodrisk...> Subject: [cobirds] Late-migrating Sandhill Cranes, Denver County
Apologies for this late posting after eBird flagged my Thursday sighting (just filed this afternoon) of 66 Sandhill Cranes circling at midday Nov. 14, high above Denver City Park and the edge of downtown. I heard the telltale rattle/bugle overhead of a few in the flock shortly before 1 p.m. After circling for a couple of minutes, the birds regrouped and continued south.
Date: 11/15/19 9:42 am From: Gregg Goodrich <gregggoodrich...> Subject: [cobirds] Surf and Black Scoters-Arapahoe Cnty-S. Platte Res.
The Surf and Black Scoters continue this morning in the middle of the South Platte Reservoir. They stayed very close to each other and dove together most of the time. The Surf is a juvenile I guess since it has a white belly and Sibley says all juvenile Scoters have white bellies. The Black is either a juvenile or female because of the big white patch on the face.
Date: 11/15/19 6:00 am From: 'John D' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Friday , November 15 ,2019
Date: Friday November 15 2019E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone :703-629-1151
Birders 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 a 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:
Ross’s Goose (Adams) - blue morphTrumpeter Swan (Boulder,Douglas , Jefferson, Larimer, Logan,Mesa)Tundra Swan (Alamosa ,Boulder,Douglas ,Huerfano ,* Larimer, Mesa, Park,)Surf Scoter (* Jefferson ,Montrose)White-winged Scoter (Larimer, Pueblo, *Jefferson)Black Scoter (Douglas,*Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck (Logan, Larimer, )Red-necked Grebe (Denver, Park)Dunlin (* Bent ,Douglas)Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)Glaucous Gull (Logan ,Pueblo )
Red-throated Loon ( Jefferson ,Kiowa)YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon ( Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (Larimer)Varied Thrush (Weld)Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)Rusty Blackbird (Boulder ,*Eagle)
ADAMS COUNTY:—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake by Ira Sanders on the 9th.
ALAMOSA COUNTY.-----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at San Luis Lakes SP by David Tonnessen.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:—On November 14 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P.First observed by Ben Sampson on 8th.
BENT COUNTY----On November 14 a Dunlin was observed at the catchment basin below the dam at John Martin Reservoir SP by Duane Nelson.
BOULDER COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at Stern's Lake by Chris Petrizzo . Probably same bird was reported also at Rock Creek Farm Preserve.
---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Stephen Chang .
—On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Phil Lyon on the 7th.—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir
DOUGLAS COUNTY:----On November 13 (2) Tundra Swan was reported at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir (limited access) by the DFO group.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by Robert Raker .
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first reported at the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
EAGLE COUNTY----On November 14 a Rusty Blackbird was observed at Dotsero Ponds by Michael Simmons .
HUERFANO COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was observed at Orlando Reservoir by David Tonnessen .
JEFFERSON COUNTY:-----On November 14a Black Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th.
---- On November 14 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir ,first reported by James McCall on 13th..
----On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield Reservoir by Tina Jones .
----On November 11 a Red-throated Loon was reported at the Marston Reservoir Complex by David Suddjian.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James McCall .
—On November 14 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
—On November 10 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
LARIMER COUNTY:---- On November 14 a Tundra Swan was observed at Lake Estes by Marc Hemmes .
----On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas Reservoir by David Leatherman.
----On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA by Nick Komar .
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by Nick Komar on the 9th.—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake Loveland by Nick Komar on the 10th.—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.--On November 9 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.
LOGAN COUNTY:----On November 12 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by David Suddjian DFO group.-----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported by David Suddjian's DFO group.On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike Henwood.--On November 13 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
MONTROSE COUNTY:—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir South shore marina by Evan Carlson.
WELD COUNTY:—On November 10 a Varied Thrush was reported at Pawnee Grasslands at crossroads of 116 and 133 on SW corner woods by Gene Rutherford on the 10th.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Pueblo AreaSaturday, November 166:00AM - 4:00PMIra and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)Saturday, November 168:00AM - 11:30AMMegan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
Denver City ParkSunday, November 177:00AM - 11:30AMPatrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
Pueblo areaMonday, November 185:30 AM - 6:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) Saturday, November 237:30 AM - 1:00 PMMary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State ParkTuesday, November 266:30 AM - 12:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Good birding,
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Date: 11/14/19 6:54 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Logan and Phillips Counties Nov 12
A correction regarding my report of the hybrid goose at Haxtun WTP. Steve Mlodinow has corrected our identification to Greater White-fronted x Cackling. Some of these hybrids remain mysterious to me, that I have learned. https://ebird.org/checklist/S61405088
David Suddjian Ken Caryl Valley Littleton, CO
On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 10:37 AM David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> wrote:
> Our DFO outing out NE yesterday Nov 12 enjoyed a 1st cycle *Glaucous Gull > *and a *Long-tailed Duck* at Jumbo Reservoir, Logan Co side. A *Common > Loon* was on the Sedgwick side. The *Snow Geese* were gathered at Jumbo > about 25,000 to 30,000 strong, and there were also *Ross's, Gr. > White-fronted* (2) and* Cackling and Canada. * > > Prewitt Res. was dull. North Sterling Res had a lot of birds, including a *Common > Loon*, but nothing unexpected. However, a mass movement of flocks of Snow > and Cacklers filled the sky with criss-crossing V's and other formations, > and the clamor of voices! > > At Haxtun WTP in Phillips we saw a hybrid goose that we concluded was most > likely *Ross's x Cackling*. Some photos are on this checklist: > https://ebird.org/checklist/S61405088 > Haxtun had a lot of birds, mostly geese, but a lot of birds gathered at > that little prairie magnet in a vast reach with so little such water > opportunities. > > David Suddjian > Ken Caryl Valley > Littleton, CO >
Date: 11/14/19 3:56 pm From: Duane Nelson <dnelson1...> Subject: [cobirds] Dunlin in Bent County
Birders,
I found a Dunlin today in the catchment basin below the dam at John Martin Reservoir. It moved between the two gravel bars in the basin. It loosely associated with 12 Greater Yellowlegs and 11 Killdeer, both unusual in these numbers at this time of year here. The Dunlin cooperated, and was later seen by Stan Oswald.
Duane Nelson
Las Animas, Bent County, CO
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Date: 11/14/19 2:21 pm From: Karen Strong <kstrong1109...> Subject: [cobirds] Surf AND Black Scoter at S Platte Res - Arapahoe County
Correction to my last post – the Surf Scoter is in the company of a Black Scoter. In NW area of Arapahoe portion of reservoir. Occasionally diving.
Karen Strong
Lakewood
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Date: 11/14/19 2:01 pm From: Karen Strong <kstrong1109...> Subject: [cobirds] Surf Scoter - S Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe County
3:00 - It is now headed towards the NW corner of the Arapahoe section, in the company of a Ruddy Duck.
Karen Strong Lakewood
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Date: 11/14/19 1:54 pm From: Karen Strong <kstrong1109...> Subject: [cobirds] Surf Scoter - S Platte Reservoir, Arapahoe County
As of 2:45 on, the Surf Scoter is in the SW corner area of the Arapahoe portion of the reservoir. It is near & to the west of a mixed group of About 11 Ruddy Ducks & Eared Grebes. Viewing conditions are nearly perfect. Completely calm and the light is great from the south side.
Karen Strong
Lakewood, CO
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Date: 11/14/19 1:19 pm From: snowy.owlets <snowy.owlets...> Subject: [cobirds] Yellow-billed and Common Loons at Cherry Creek 11/14
Hi Everyone, The loons just popped up at Cherry Creek along the Lake Loop. They're together, near a flock of pelicans. It's 2:20pm on 11/14.Mark Miller Longmont, CO Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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Date: 11/14/19 12:39 pm From: Bill Miller <bill5mcorp...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: RMNP count
One small detail - meet at what time?
Bill Miller, FCAS
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> Scott, would you want Fort Collins Audubon Society to mention the RMNP CBC > in our newsletter? 100% up to you. If so, are you the contact and can we > put your email address in our newsletter? > > On Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:07:20 AM UTC-7, Scott wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> The Estes Park/RMNP Christmas count will be on Saturday January 4th. >> >> We will meet at the Estes Park Visitors Center, on HWY 34 >> >> Scott Rashid >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<d0f6a1b7-0215-4c58-bb71-967e0f94704a...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<d0f6a1b7-0215-4c58-bb71-967e0f94704a...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
Date: 11/14/19 11:41 am From: John Shenot <johnshenot...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: RMNP count
Scott, would you want Fort Collins Audubon Society to mention the RMNP CBC in our newsletter? 100% up to you. If so, are you the contact and can we put your email address in our newsletter?
On Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:07:20 AM UTC-7, Scott wrote: > > Hi all, > > The Estes Park/RMNP Christmas count will be on Saturday January 4th. > > We will meet at the Estes Park Visitors Center, on HWY 34 > > Scott Rashid > >
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Date: 11/14/19 10:07 am From: Scott <pygmyowl...> Subject: [cobirds] RMNP count
Hi all,
The Estes Park/RMNP Christmas count will be on Saturday January 4th.
We will meet at the Estes Park Visitors Center, on HWY 34
Scott Rashid
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Date: 11/14/19 9:57 am From: Ben S <benrmnp...> Subject: [cobirds] Yellow billed Loon continues Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)
Hi all - The Yellow billed Loon continues not far off Lake Loop. Swimming closely with a Common Loon. Great comparison. Ruby crowned Kinglet here also. Ben Sampson Centennial, Co
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Date: 11/14/19 7:36 am From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Moderator note - CoBirds and posts on out-of-state topics
Dear CoBirders,
A couple of people asked why the Texas festival thread was interrupted. It is helpful to occasionally recall the list rules and what options they do offer for out-of-state bird reports. Here are the list rules, from the Colorado Field Ornithologists page: https://cobirds.org/CFOPage.aspx?pg=2
I paste below, from that page, the points that pertain to out of state reports. Note that reports of chasable rare birds in* neighboring states* are permitted, as we enjoyed with the recent Bluetail occurrence in Wyoming (#8 under What Can be Posted). Also, out-of-state (even out-of-country) trip reports and photos may be posted to CoBirds with a one time post that includes a link to the report or photos (#7 under What Not to Post). But other discussion, and reports of rarities from more distant states are not appropriate for the CoBirds list.
*What CAN be posted to COBirds?1. COBirds is a Google Group with over 1400 members for the discussion of Colorado birds. It's all about sharing the fun of birding in Colorado.8. Interesting, rare and chaseable birds in neighboring states can and should be posted to this list.What SHOULD NOT be posted to COBirds?7. Trip lists and/or bird related travel reports from outside of Colorado may not be posted on COBirds. If you want to share your trip lists/reports from other locations, please post them on your personal website and then send a single message to COBirds directing subscribers to that location.8. Requests for out-of-state hotspots, travel tips, or reference books.*
Thank you,
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Date: 11/14/19 6:56 am From: Steven Rash <srashchiro...> Subject: [cobirds] Surf Scoter - South Platte Reservoir
All,
Looking at a non-breeding surf scoter currently at south platte res. It is associating with two ruddy ducks and seems to be working it’s way closer to the south shore along the county dividing line that runs through the lake.
Cheers,
Steve Rash
Denver, Co.
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Date: 11/14/19 6:23 am From: 'John D' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Thursday , November 14 2019
Date: Thursday November 14 2019E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone :703-629-1151
Birders 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 a 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:
Ross’s Goose (Adams) - blue morphTrumpeter Swan (Boulder,Douglas , Jefferson, Larimer, Logan,* Mesa)Tundra Swan (*Alamosa ,*Boulder,*Douglas ,*Huerfano , Larimer, Mesa, Park,)Surf Scoter (* Jefferson ,Montrose)White-winged Scoter (Larimer, Pueblo, *Jefferson)Black Scoter (Douglas,*Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck (Logan, Larimer, )Red-necked Grebe (Denver, Park)Dunlin (Douglas)Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)Glaucous Gull (Logan ,Pueblo )
Red-throated Loon ( Jefferson ,Kiowa)YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon ( Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (Larimer)Varied Thrush (Weld)Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)Rusty Blackbird (Boulder)
ADAMS COUNTY:—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake by Ira Sanders on the 9th.
ALAMOSA COUNTY.-----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at San Luis Lakes SP by David Tonnessen.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:—On November 13 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P.First observed by Ben Sampson on 8th.
BOULDER COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was reported at Stern's Lake by Chris Petrizzo . Probably same bird was reported also at Rock Creek Farm Preserve.
---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Stephen Chang .
—On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Phil Lyon on the 7th.—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir
DENVER COUNTY:—On November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Marston Reservoir at west end by Amanda Spears on the 8th.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:----On November 13 (2) Tundra Swan was reported at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir (limited access) by the DFO group.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by Robert Raker .
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first reported at the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
HUERFANO COUNTY:----On November 13 a Tundra Swan was observed at Orlando Reservoir by David Tonnessen .
JEFFERSON COUNTY:-----On November 13 a Black Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County section of South Platte Reservoir by James McCall.
---- On November 13 a Surf Scoter was observed at the Jefferson County sectionof South Platte Reservoir by James McCall.
----On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield Reservoir by Tina Jones .
----On November 11 a Red-throated Loon was reported at the Marston Reservoir Complex by David Suddjian.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James McCall .
—On November 13 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
—On November 10 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
KIOWA COUNTY:—On November 8 a Red-throated Loon was reported at Neenoshe Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
LARIMER COUNTY:----On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas Reservoir by David Leatherman.
----On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA by Nick Komar .
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by Nick Komar on the 9th.—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake Loveland by Nick Komar on the 10th.—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.--On November 9 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north, maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.—On November 8 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north, maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.
LOGAN COUNTY:----On November 12 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by David Suddjian DFO group.-----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported by David Suddjian's DFO group.On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike Henwood.--On November 13 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
MONTROSE COUNTY:—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
PARK COUNTY:—On November 8 (6) Tundra Swans were reported at Eleven Mile State Park by Joey Kellner .
—on November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Eleven Mile State Park by Joey Kellner
PUEBLO COUNTY:----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir South shore marina by Evan Carlson.
—On November 8 a White-winged Scoter was reported on Pueblo Reservoir south shore marina by David Tonnessen. Also, the annual Great Black-backed Gull is back at Pueblo Reservoir.
WELD COUNTY:—On November 10 a Varied Thrush was reported at Pawnee Grasslands at crossroads of 116 and 133 on SW corner woods by Gene Rutherford on the 10th.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Pueblo AreaSaturday, November 166:00AM - 4:00PMIra and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)Saturday, November 168:00AM - 11:30AMMegan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
Denver City ParkSunday, November 177:00AM - 11:30AMPatrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
Pueblo areaMonday, November 185:30 AM - 6:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) Saturday, November 237:30 AM - 1:00 PMMary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State ParkTuesday, November 266:30 AM - 12:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Good birding,
John Drummond
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Date: 11/13/19 9:09 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: Sharing: Some Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Lifer Photos
Please take further discussion of the Texas birding festival off the CoBirds list, thanks.
David Suddjian
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> On Nov 13, 2019, at 3:56 PM, Ben S <benrmnp...> wrote:
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> Thank you for sharing these photos! I am planning a roadtrip down there in about a month. Many of the several lifers I plan to get to quite common. Green Jays, Long-billed Thrasher, Black-crested Titmouse, Plain Chachalaca, Least Grebe, Buff-breasted Hummingbirds, Altamira Oriole, Ringed and Green Kingfisher, etc. However, some seem quite hard to find. Where did you guys see Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls and the Tropical Parula?
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> Ben Sampson,
> Centennial, CO
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Date: 11/13/19 3:16 pm From: 'The \Nunn Guy\' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Sharing: Some Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Lifer Photos
Hi Ben
Your lifer list can be found at the 9 (I believe 9) World Birding Centers-some fairly easy. King Ranch is home of the owl population. Tropical Parula seen in multiple tour outings--found ours on personal outing at Harlingen Lake (east side in trees and across the street in art park)-also Yellow-throated and Tennessee.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 3:56:12 PM UTC-7, Ben S wrote: > > Thank you for sharing these photos! I am planning a roadtrip down there in > about a month. Many of the several lifers I plan to get to quite common. > Green Jays, Long-billed Thrasher, Black-crested Titmouse, Plain Chachalaca, > Least Grebe, Buff-breasted Hummingbirds, Altamira Oriole, Ringed and Green > Kingfisher, etc. However, some seem quite hard to find. Where did you guys > see Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls and the Tropical Parula? > > Ben Sampson, > Centennial, CO >
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Date: 11/13/19 2:56 pm From: Ben S <benrmnp...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Sharing: Some Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Lifer Photos
Thank you for sharing these photos! I am planning a roadtrip down there in about a month. Many of the several lifers I plan to get to quite common. Green Jays, Long-billed Thrasher, Black-crested Titmouse, Plain Chachalaca, Least Grebe, Buff-breasted Hummingbirds, Altamira Oriole, Ringed and Green Kingfisher, etc. However, some seem quite hard to find. Where did you guys see Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls and the Tropical Parula?
Ben Sampson, Centennial, CO
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Date: 11/13/19 10:55 am From: 'The \Nunn Guy\' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Sharing: Some Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Lifer Photos
Hi all
For those interested ... fantastic birding down there (six days)--saw/heard 161 species and grabbed 41 life birds to boot. Convention total was about 277 species last I heard. Some lifer photos here-still have to name them.
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Date: 11/13/19 9:38 am From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Logan and Phillips Counties Nov 12
Our DFO outing out NE yesterday Nov 12 enjoyed a 1st cycle *Glaucous Gull *and a *Long-tailed Duck* at Jumbo Reservoir, Logan Co side. A *Common Loon* was on the Sedgwick side. The *Snow Geese* were gathered at Jumbo about 25,000 to 30,000 strong, and there were also *Ross's, Gr. White-fronted* (2) and* Cackling and Canada. *
Prewitt Res. was dull. North Sterling Res had a lot of birds, including a *Common Loon*, but nothing unexpected. However, a mass movement of flocks of Snow and Cacklers filled the sky with criss-crossing V's and other formations, and the clamor of voices!
At Haxtun WTP in Phillips we saw a hybrid goose that we concluded was most likely *Ross's x Cackling*. Some photos are on this checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61405088 Haxtun had a lot of birds, mostly geese, but a lot of birds gathered at that little prairie magnet in a vast reach with so little such water opportunities.
Date: 11/13/19 9:11 am From: Derek Hill <derekthehill...> Subject: [cobirds] Sandhill Cranes Larimer
55 Sandhill Cranes heading NW over NW Loveland, Larimer Co. just now 10am 13 Nov.
Derek Hill Loveland, CO <derekthehill...>
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Date: 11/13/19 6:43 am From: Sally Waterhouse <smwaterh...> Subject: [cobirds] Harris's Sparrow Chaffee County
For the third day in a row a Harris's Sparrow is frequenting our feeder at 8400 feet in Nathrop, Chaffee County. This is not a common bird in the county at any time of the year and a first for our feeder. Photo included in ebird: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61374684 Sally Waterhouse
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Date: 11/13/19 5:44 am From: 'John D' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday ,November 13 2019
Date: Wednesday November 13 2019E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone :703-629-1151
Birders 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 a 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:
Ross’s Goose (Adams) - blue morphTrumpeter Swan (Boulder,Douglas , Jefferson, Larimer, Logan,* Mesa)Tundra Swan (Arapahoe, Boulder, Larimer, Mesa, Park,)Surf Scoter (Montrose)White-winged Scoter (Larimer, Pueblo, *Jefferson)Black Scoter (Douglas, Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck ( Boulder,*Logan, Larimer, Morgan)Red-necked Grebe (Denver, Park)Dunlin (Douglas)Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)Glaucous Gull (*Logan ,*Pueblo )
Red-throated Loon ( Jefferson ,Kiowa)YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon ( Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (Larimer)Varied Thrush (Weld)Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)Rusty Blackbird (Boulder)
ADAMS COUNTY:—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake by Ira Sanders on the 9th.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:—On November 12 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P.First observed by Ben Sampson on 8th.—On November 7 (4) Tundra Swans flying south over Littleton Cemetery reported by David Suddjian
BOULDER COUNTY:---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Stephen Chang .
—On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Phil Lyon on the 7th.—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir —On November 6 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Macintosh Lake by David Dowell on the 6th.
DENVER COUNTY:—On November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Marston Reservoir at west end by Amanda Spears on the 8th.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by Robert Raker .
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first reported at the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
JEFFERSON COUNTY:----On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield Reservoir by Tina Jones .
----On November 11 a Red-throated Loon was reported at the Marston Reservoir Complex by David Suddjian.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall .
—On November 12 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th.
—On November 10 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 7 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported on a pond just south of 6th Ave on west side of Kipling in the Federal Center (No public access). Best viewed from Kipling St. First reported by Michelle Puplava.—On November 7 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported on Bear Creek Lake Park from Pelican Point by Mike Sullivan.
KIOWA COUNTY:—On November 8 a Red-throated Loon was reported at Neenoshe Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
LARIMER COUNTY:----On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas Reservoir by David Leatherman.
----On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA by Nick Komar .
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by Nick Komar on the 9th.—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake Loveland by Nick Komar on the 10th.—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.--On November 9 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north, maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.—On November 8 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north, maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.—On November 7 (3) Bohemian Waxwings were reported at 3413 Colony Dr, Ft Collins by Josh Bruening.—On November 6 a Pacific Loon on Hamilton Reservoir reported by David Leatherman.
LOGAN COUNTY:----On November 12 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by David Suddjian DFO group.-----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported by David Suddjian's DFO group.On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike Henwood.--On November 12 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
MONTROSE COUNTY:—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
MORGAN COUNTY:—On November 7 (3) Long-tailed Ducks at Jackson Reservoir reported by Norm Lewis on the 3rd.
PARK COUNTY:—On November 8 (6) Tundra Swans were reported at Eleven Mile State Park by Joey Kellner .
—on November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Eleven Mile State Park by Joey Kellner
PUEBLO COUNTY:----On November 12 a Glaucous Gull was reported at Pueblo Reservoir South shore marina by Evan Carlson.
—On November 8 a White-winged Scoter was reported on Pueblo Reservoir south shore marina by David Tonnessen. Also, the annual Great Black-backed Gull is back at Pueblo Reservoir.
WELD COUNTY:—On November 10 a Varied Thrush was reported at Pawnee Grasslands at crossroads of 116 and 133 on SW corner woods by Gene Rutherford on the 10th.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Reuter-Hess Reservoir (Douglas County)Wednesday, November 137:00AM - noonTim Ryan and Diane Roberts (<Tryan4t......> or 720-545-5084
<Samat......> or 720-278-9025)
Pueblo AreaSaturday, November 166:00AM - 4:00PMIra and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)Saturday, November 168:00AM - 11:30AMMegan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
Denver City ParkSunday, November 177:00AM - 11:30AMPatrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
Pueblo areaMonday, November 185:30 AM - 6:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) Saturday, November 237:30 AM - 1:00 PMMary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State ParkTuesday, November 266:30 AM - 12:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Good birding,
John Drummond
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Date: 11/12/19 9:28 am From: Kat Bradley-Bennett <katpbennett...> Subject: [cobirds] Bushtits in west Longmont
Bushtits are very rare visitors to my yard. I frequently find the out in Blue Skies Park (west Longmont, just off N 75th) on the Spring Bird Count, but in 15 years I had only seen 2 on a feeder one time. Yesterday, 4 of these diminuitive wind-up birdies showed up on my suet!
Kat Bradley-Bennett Longmont
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Date: 11/12/19 9:20 am From: John Rawinski <mvjohnski...> Subject: [cobirds] Four Goose Species at Home Lake
Home Lake (Rio Grande County) near Monte Vista remains free of ice. There is a good variety and concentration of waterbirds present including Snow, Ross's, Cackling and Canada Geese. We are not exactly in the white goose flyway, so seeing any here is a treat.
Ducks included American Wigeon, Ruddy, Redhead, and Bufflehead. Ring-billed and Bonapartes were present as well.
Perhaps the strangest sight was seeing 2 Long-billed Dowitchers standing on edge ice, wondering how they were going to get to the tasty treats in the mudflats.
Two days ago, Lisa and I saw a hen Ring-necked Pheasant, which is now a rare bird in the San Luis Valley.
John Rawinski Monte Vista, CO
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Date: 11/12/19 5:53 am From: 'John D' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday November 12 ,2019
Date: Tuesday November 12, 2019E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.orgCompiler: John Drummond jxdrummo at aol.comPhone : 03-629-1151
Birders 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 a 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:
Ross’s Goose (Adams) - blue morphTrumpeter Swan (Boulder,*Douglas ,* Jefferson, Larimer, Logan, Mesa)Tundra Swan (Arapahoe,* Boulder, *Larimer, Mesa, Park,Weld)Surf Scoter (Montrose)White-winged Scoter (Larimer, Pueblo, *Jefferson)Black Scoter (Douglas, Jefferson)Long-tailed Duck ( *Boulder, Larimer, Morgan)Red-necked Grebe (Denver, Park)Dunlin (* Douglas)Black-legged Kittiwake (Larimer)Red-throated Loon ( * Jefferson ,Kiowa)YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)Pacific Loon (* Jefferson ,Larimer)GYRFALCON (Larimer)Varied Thrush (Weld)Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)Rusty Blackbird (Boulder)
ADAMS COUNTY:—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake by Ira Sanders on the 9th.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:—On November 11 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P. By Ben Sampson on 8th.—On November 7 (4) Tundra Swans flying south over Littleton Cemetery reported by David Suddjian
BOULDER COUNTY:---On November 11 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Stephen Chang .
—On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by Phil Lyon on the 7th.—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir —On November 6 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Macintosh Lake by David Dowell on the 6th.
DENVER COUNTY:—On November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Marston Reservoir at west end by Amanda Spears on the 8th.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Chatfield Reservoir by Robert Raker .
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.—On November 11 (2 ) Dunlins were reported at the Marina Sandspit at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall,first reported at the Plum Creek Delta by Cynthia Kristensen on Nov 8 .
JEFFERSON COUNTY:----On November 11 a Pacific Loon was reported at the N .Marina at Chatfield Reservoir by Tina Jones .
----On November 11 a Red-throated Loon was reported at the Marston Reservoir Complex by David Suddjian.
----On November 11 a Trumpeter Swan was observed at the South Platte River estuary at Chatfield Reservoir by James Mcall .
—On November 11 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir, first reported by Rob Raker on the 9th. Eating crawfish.
—On November 10 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 7 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported on a pond just south of 6th Ave on west side of Kipling in the Federal Center (No public access). Best viewed from Kipling St. First reported by Michelle Puplava.—On November 7 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported on Bear Creek Lake Park from Pelican Point by Mike Sullivan.
KIOWA COUNTY:—On November 8 a Red-throated Loon was reported at Neenoshe Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
LARIMER COUNTY:----On November 11 a Tundra Swan was reported from Douglas Reservoir by David Leatherman.
----On November 11 (6) Tundra Swans were reported from Lon Hagler Reservoir SWA by Nick Komar .
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by Nick Komar on the 9th.—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake Loveland by Nick Komar on the 10th.—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.--On November 9 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post sightings to cobirds.--On November 11 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre #4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be viewed from CR11.—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north, maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.—On November 8 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north, maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.—On November 7 (3) Bohemian Waxwings were reported at 3413 Colony Dr, Ft Collins by Josh Bruening.—On November 6 a Pacific Loon on Hamilton Reservoir reported by David Leatherman.
LOGAN COUNTY:—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike Henwood.--On November 10 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
MONTROSE COUNTY:—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
MORGAN COUNTY:—On November 7 (3) Long-tailed Ducks at Jackson Reservoir reported by Norm Lewis on the 3rd.
PARK COUNTY:—On November 8 (6) Tundra Swans were reported at Eleven Mile State Park by Joey Kellner on the 8th.—on November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Eleven Mile State Park by Joey Kellner on the 8th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:—On November 8 a White-winged Scoter was reported on Pueblo Reservoir south shore marina by David Tonnessen. Also, the annual Great Black-backed Gull is back at Pueblo Reservoir.
WELD COUNTY:—On November 10 a Varied Thrush was reported at Pawnee Grasslands at crossroads of 116 and 133 on SW corner woods by Gene Rutherford on the 10th.—On November 6 a Tundra Swan was reported at 37th and Arrowhead Reservoir by Zach Schiff.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
Northeastern ColoradoTuesday, November 125:00AM - 7:00PMDavid Suddjian (Email: dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)
Reuter-Hess Reservoir (Douglas County)Wednesday, November 137:00AM - noonTim Ryan and Diane Roberts (<Tryan4t......> or 720-545-5084
<Samat......> or 720-278-9025)
Pueblo AreaSaturday, November 166:00AM - 4:00PMIra and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)Saturday, November 168:00AM - 11:30AMMegan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
Denver City ParkSunday, November 177:00AM - 11:30AMPatrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
Pueblo areaMonday, November 185:30 AM - 6:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) Saturday, November 237:30 AM - 1:00 PMMary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State ParkTuesday, November 266:30 AM - 12:00 PMDavid Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Good birding,
John Drummond
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Date: 11/11/19 7:38 pm From: Tina Jones <tjcalliope...> Subject: [cobirds] Pacific Loon ,Chatfield S.P.,Jefferson County,on Nov.11,2019
Hi All, While looking for the White-winged Scoters at the North boat ramp of Chatfield Reservoir I saw 1, Pacific Loon near the ramp. Yes the Scoters were present.
Date: 11/11/19 3:33 pm From: Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Two Northern Goshawks in Fort Collins (Larimer county)
Sorry about the typo, I meant to say it gained altitude and flew off towards the southeast.
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Date: 11/11/19 3:32 pm From: Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> Subject: [cobirds] Two Northern Goshawks in Fort Collins (Larimer county)
Good afternoon birders, This afternoon I went to Spring Canyon Park (in Fort Collins and photographed an adult Northern Goshawk with and injured eyeball that was originally reported yesterday. My photos are here <https://ebird.org/checklist/S61375658>. After I photographed this bird, it flew off into a neighborhood to the northwest. When I got home (I live roughly 2.5 miles to the southeast of Spring Canyon Park) there was an adult Northern Goshawk chasing Eurasian Collared Doves and American Robins in front of my house. This bird gained flew off to the southeast after it was evaded by its quarry. I'm pretty certain that the two Goshawks I saw were different birds, and I find it unusual to have two adult individuals town on the same day. Maybe there is a small movement of Goshawks towards lower elevations, so it might be a good idea to keep an eye out for them at your feeder. Also a new yard bird for me! Joe Kipper, Fort Collins
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Im looking at two swans that i think are tundras but they are at a distance on the reservoir so i cant rule out trumpeter
Stephen Chang Boulder
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Date: 11/11/19 7:37 am From: Carl Starace <castarace...> Subject: [cobirds] Northern Shrike, Late Osprey, Longmont and Sandstone Ranch
I had an Osprey dining on a fish across from Big Gaynor Lake on Highway 237 yesterday. My "Birds and Brews"', Group got nice looks at a juvenile Northern Shrike at Sandstone Ranch late in the day. We even heard its raspy call. Carl in Niwot
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Mesa — Second County Record, Summit — First
County Record)
Red-throated Loon (Kiowa)
YELLOW-BILLED LOON (*Arapahoe)
Pacific Loon (Larimer)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Varied Thrush (*Weld)
Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)
Rusty Blackbird (*Boulder)
ADAMS COUNTY:
—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake by Ira
Sanders on the 9th.
—On November 5 a Dunlin was reported at Barr Lake S.P. By David Dowell on
the 5th.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 10 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P. By Ben Sampson on
8th.
—On November 7 (4) Tundra Swans flying south over Littleton Cemetery
reported by David Suddjian
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 10 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by
Phil Lyon on the 7th.
—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir
—On November 6 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Macintosh Lake by David
Dowell on the 6th.
DENVER COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Marston Reservoir at west
end by Amanda Spears on the 8th.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield
Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.
—On November 8 a Dunlin was reported at the Plum Creek Delta of Chatfield
Reservoir by Cynthia Kristensen.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 10 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp
of Chatfield Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th. Eating crawfish.
—On November 10 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 7 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported on a pond just south of
6th Ave on west side of Kipling in the Federal Center (No public access).
Best viewed from Kipling St. First reported by Michelle Puplava.
—On November 7 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported on Bear Creek Lake Park
from Pelican Point by Mike Sullivan.
KIOWA COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Red-throated Loon was reported at Neenoshe Reservoir by
Steve Mlodinow.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by
Nick Komar on the 9th.
—On November 10 a Black-legged Kittwake was reported at Lake Loveland by
Nick Komar on the 10th.
—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife
Area - Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.
--On November 9 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to cobirds.
--On November 9 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre
#4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be
viewed from CR11.
—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north,
maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.
—On November 8 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north,
maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.
—On November 7 (3) Bohemian Waxwings were reported at 3413 Colony Dr, Ft
Collins by Josh Bruening.
—On November 6 a Pacific Loon on Hamilton Reservoir reported by David
Leatherman.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm
Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:
—On November 10 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike
Henwood.
--On November 10 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where
a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Vega Reservoir by
Denise and Mark Vollmar on the 3rd. Second county record.
MONTROSE COUNTY:
—On November 10 a Surf Scoter was reported at Nucla Domestic Reservoir by
Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright on the 10th.
MORGAN COUNTY:
—On November 7 (3) Long-tailed Ducks at Jackson Reservoir reported by Norm
Lewis on the 3rd.
PARK COUNTY:
—On November 8 (6) Tundra Swans were reported at Eleven Mile State Park by
Joey Kellner on the 8th.
—on November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Eleven Mile State Park by
Joey Kellner on the 8th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 8 a White-winged Scoter was reported on Pueblo Reservoir south
shore marina by David Tonnessen. Also, the annual Great Black-backed Gull
is back at Pueblo Reservoir.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 10 a Varied Thrush was reported at Pawnee Grasslands at
crossroads of 116 and 133 on SW corner woods by Gene Rutherford on the 10th.
—On November 6 a Tundra Swan was reported at 37th and Arrowhead Reservoir
by Zach Schiff.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Dillon
Reservoir—Snake River Inlet by David Suddjian and the DFO field trip on the
5th. FIRST COUNTY RECORD.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
*Northeastern Colorado*
Tuesday, November 12
5:00AM - 7:00PM
David Suddjian (Email: dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)
*Reuter-Hess Reservoir (Douglas County)*
Wednesday, November 13
7:00AM - noon
Tim Ryan and Diane Roberts (<Tryan4t......> or 720-545-5084
<Samat......> or 720-278-9025)
*Pueblo Area*
Saturday, November 16
6:00AM - 4:00PM
Ira and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
*Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)*
Saturday, November 16
8:00AM - 11:30AM
Megan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
*Denver City Park*
Sunday, November 17
7:00AM - 11:30AM
Patrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
*Pueblo area*
Monday, November 18
5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
David Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
*Cherry Creek State Park (Arapahoe County) *
Saturday, November 23
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mary Cay Burger (Email: <mcburger3...> Phone: 720-940-8394)
*Aurora Reservoir and Cherry Creek State Park*
Tuesday, November 26
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
David Suddjian (Email: <dsuddjian...> Phone: 831-713-8659)
Date: 11/10/19 12:22 pm From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN <daleatherman...> Subject: [cobirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins (Larimer) on Sunday 10Nov2019
Adult male, flying from tree to tree like freshly-arrived individuals do, mostly in elms, once in big linden, southern section of cemetery, last seen headed for Austrian pine grove just out on City Park Nine golf course midway along south cemetery boundary where they traditionally spend at least some time most winters. No red or pink on nape, red throat with wide black border. Pale areas of mid-back light yellow-brown in hue. Seen with Dave Steingraeber about noon. First of Season (FOS) for me. A little bit early, usually don't see one until after Thanksgiving or early December.
On Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 8:30:32 AM UTC-7, Mark Miller wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > This morning 11/10, there are Canadas, cacklers, and a Snow x Canada > hybrid at Vanderbilt Park. No Ross's of any kind. The geese are grazing in > the baseball field. > > Mark Miller > Longmont, CO > > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable > smartphone >
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Date: 11/10/19 9:16 am From: <cospgsco...> <cospgsco...> Subject: [cobirds] Unusual Redhead at Rio Blanco SWA, Rio Blanco County
Friday at about 7:30 a.m. and again at 1:15 at Rio Blanco SWA near Meeker I saw an unusual Redhead in a group of 15 other Redheads. Its head pattern matched the one in Sibley Birds West, second edition, page 24, which he labeled "white-headed variant." Fortunately that was the field guide I had with me. Now that I'm home, I've looked online and in other field guides but cannot find another reference to that variant.
Has anyone else seen a Redhead in Colorado like the one in Sibley's book? Why is it not included in other field guides? I do not have a photo of the duck and this is one of the few times I've wished I carried a camera. I will appreciate your thoughts about this strange looking duck.
Lynne Miller Colorado Springs
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Date: 11/10/19 8:21 am From: Michael Lester <mlester126...> Subject: [cobirds] DougCo: Pacific Loon—Chatfield State Park
Hi All,
There is currently a Pacific Loon on the Douglas side of Chatfield State Park. I initially viewed the bird at a distance from South Platte Delta (as a possible Pacific), and made my way to Lakeside for a better view. I eventually refound the bird further north and was able to confirm species. It is still heading north, close to the shoreline, and may best be viewed from the Marina.
Michael Lester
Littleton
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Date: 11/10/19 7:30 am From: snowy.owlets <snowy.owlets...> Subject: [cobirds] Vanderbilt Park (Denver) 11/10
Hi Everyone, This morning 11/10, there are Canadas, cacklers, and a Snow x Canada hybrid at Vanderbilt Park. No Ross's of any kind. The geese are grazing in the baseball field. Mark Miller Longmont, CO Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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Lesser Black-backed Gull (Mesa — Second County Record, Summit — First
County Record)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Bohemian Waxwing (Larimer)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Park)
Rusty Blackbird (*Boulder)
ADAMS COUNTY:
—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Barr Lake by Ira
Sanders on the 9th.
—On November 5 a Dunlin was reported at Barr Lake S.P. By David Dowell on
the 5th.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 9 a YELLOW-BILLED LOON at Cherry Creek S.P. By Ben Sampson on
8th.
—On November 8 a Mew Gull was reported at Cherry Creek S.P. By Ben Sampson.
—On November 7 (4) Tundra Swans flying south over Littleton Cemetery
reported by David Suddjian
—On November 5 a Mew Gull was reported at Aurora Reservoir by David Dowell
on the 5th.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir
—On November 9 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by
Phil Lyon on the 7th.
—On November 6 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Macintosh Lake by David
Dowell on the 6th.
DENVER COUNTY:
—On November 9 a blue morph Ross’s Goose was reported at Vanderbilt Lake by
Steve Rash on the 9th.
—On November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Marston Reservoir at west
end by Amanda Spears on the 8th.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported by Plum Creek Delta at Chatfield
Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.
—On November 8 a Dunlin was reported at the Plum Creek Delta of Chatfield
Reservoir by Cynthia Kristensen.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 9 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the North boat ramp of
Chatfield Reservoir by Rob Raker on the 9th.
—On November 9 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 7 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported on a pond just south of
6th Ave on west side of Kipling in the Federal Center (No public access).
Best viewed from Kipling St. First reported by Michelle Puplava.
—On November 7 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported on Bear Creek Lake Park
from Pelican Point by Mike Sullivan.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 9 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to cobirds.
—On November 9 a Black-legged Kittiwake was reported at Horseshoe Lake by
Nick Komar on the 9th.
—On November 9 a Tundra Swan was reported at Wellington State Wildlife Area
- Cobb Unit by Joe Kipper.
--On November 9 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre
#4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be
viewed from CR11.
—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north,
maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.
—On November 8 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north,
maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.
—On November 7 (3) Bohemian Waxwings were reported at 3413 Colony Dr, Ft
Collins by Josh Bruening.
—On November 6 a Pacific Loon on Hamilton Reservoir reported by David
Leatherman.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm
Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:
--On November 6 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where
a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Vega Reservoir by
Denise and Mark Vollmar on the 3rd. Second county record.
—On November 5 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike
Henwood.
MORGAN COUNTY:
—On November 7 (3) Long-tailed Ducks at Jackson Reservoir reported by Norm
Lewis on the 3rd.
PARK COUNTY:
—On November 8 (6) Tundra Swans were reported at Eleven Mile State Park by
Joey Kellner on the 8th.
—on November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Eleven Mile State Park by
Joey Kellner on the 8th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 8 a White-winged Scoter was reported on Pueblo Reservoir south
shore marina by David Tonnessen. Also, the annual Great Black-backed Gull
is back at Pueblo Reservoir.
RIO GRANDE COUNTY:
—On November 4 a Tundra Swan was reported at 1689 Cnty Rd 18, Del Norte by
David Kenvin.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 6 a Tundra Swan was reported at 37th and Arrowhead Reservoir
by Zach Schiff.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Dillon
Reservoir—Snake River Inlet by David Suddjian and the DFO field trip on the
5th. FIRST COUNTY RECORD.
--On November 4 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported in the Arapaho NF at Lake
Dillon (39.5958,-106.0896) by Misty Walters.
Upcoming DFO Field Trips....trip details at dfobirds.org
*Belmar Historic Park*
Sunday, November 10
7:00AM - 11:00AM
Patrick O'Driscoll (<pato......> or 303-885-6955 (cell))
*Northeastern Colorado*
Tuesday, November 12
5:00AM - 7:00PM
David Suddjian (Email: dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)
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Wednesday, November 13
7:00AM - noon
Tim Ryan and Diane Roberts (<Tryan4t......> or 720-545-5084
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*Pueblo Area*
Saturday, November 16
6:00AM - 4:00PM
Ira and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
*Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)*
Saturday, November 16
8:00AM - 11:30AM
Megan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
*Denver City Park*
Sunday, November 17
7:00AM - 11:30AM
Patrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
Date: 11/9/19 7:57 pm From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Blue Morph Ross’s Goose Denver
Birders
The Barr Lake SP birders also had a blue morph Ross's this morning along w/
3 Sandhill Cranes standing on the sand and 5 WF Geese near the banding
station. We had 5 species of goose.
The DFO trip leaders training group had a Common Loon and 2 LB Dowitchers.
There is also a rufous morph RT Hawk hanging around Barr Lake.
Ira Sanders
Golden
On Sat, Nov 9, 2019, 3:03 PM Joe Roller <jroller9...> wrote:
> Way to go, Steven!
>
> (Gentle readers, consider filing this note in your "there he goes again"
> section).
>
> Vanderbilt Lake is an under-birded hotspot in the underbelly of Denver
> County.
> IF you have never seen a Blue Morph Ross's Goose, I'd urge you to look for
> one there. You might have to walk
> all of 20 feet from your parking spot to see the pond.
> As most of you know, Blue Morph Ross's Goose is not common in Colorado.
> I first learned that factoid from a mentor, Joe Himmel, who in his time
> looked at a *lot *of geese in the Greeley area over many years,
> never seeing one... until he did!
> Joe was excited when he found his first Blue Morph Ross's in the early
> 90's.
> (Might have been on Carbody Lake? Cant even find that on a map of North
> Greeley today).
>
> I consider myself lucky to have seen a Blue Ross's here and there, each
> time fondly remembering Joe. The most memorable sighting was of
> a half dozen in a pure flock of 200+ Ross's (NO Snow Geese among them) at
> THE playa at Phillips CR s 2 & 29 aka Lake Linfield, aka, Peterson's Playa
> on the Phillips-Yuma County border.
>
> Reminiscing is great, just have to indulge in it some days. Joe Himmel was
> the first recipient of CFO's coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.
> In fact Tony Leukering conceived of the award in 2007 when it seemed to be
> a great way to honor Joe, the first recipient.
>
> Joe Roller, Denver
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 9, 2019 at 1:55 PM Steven Rash <srashchiro...> wrote:
>
>> My girlfriend spotted what she thought looked like a Ross’s Goose at
>> Vanderbilt Lake in Denver. I was able to stop by on my way home from work
>> to find that it was indeed a BLUE MORPH version of Ross’s which is kinda
>> cool. Can be seen well, mixed in with a large gaggle of cacklers on this
>> little lake that has good birds from time to time.
>>
>> Have to say this is my first Ross’s here.
>>
>> Happy birding,
>>
>> Steve Rash
>> Denver, Co.
>>
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Date: 11/9/19 2:04 pm From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Blue Morph Ross’s Goose Denver
Way to go, Steven!
(Gentle readers, consider filing this note in your "there he goes again"
section).
Vanderbilt Lake is an under-birded hotspot in the underbelly of Denver
County.
IF you have never seen a Blue Morph Ross's Goose, I'd urge you to look for
one there. You might have to walk
all of 20 feet from your parking spot to see the pond.
As most of you know, Blue Morph Ross's Goose is not common in Colorado.
I first learned that factoid from a mentor, Joe Himmel, who in his time
looked at a *lot *of geese in the Greeley area over many years,
never seeing one... until he did!
Joe was excited when he found his first Blue Morph Ross's in the early 90's.
(Might have been on Carbody Lake? Cant even find that on a map of North
Greeley today).
I consider myself lucky to have seen a Blue Ross's here and there, each
time fondly remembering Joe. The most memorable sighting was of
a half dozen in a pure flock of 200+ Ross's (NO Snow Geese among them) at
THE playa at Phillips CR s 2 & 29 aka Lake Linfield, aka, Peterson's Playa
on the Phillips-Yuma County border.
Reminiscing is great, just have to indulge in it some days. Joe Himmel was
the first recipient of CFO's coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.
In fact Tony Leukering conceived of the award in 2007 when it seemed to be
a great way to honor Joe, the first recipient.
Joe Roller, Denver
On Sat, Nov 9, 2019 at 1:55 PM Steven Rash <srashchiro...> wrote:
> My girlfriend spotted what she thought looked like a Ross’s Goose at
> Vanderbilt Lake in Denver. I was able to stop by on my way home from work
> to find that it was indeed a BLUE MORPH version of Ross’s which is kinda
> cool. Can be seen well, mixed in with a large gaggle of cacklers on this
> little lake that has good birds from time to time.
>
> Have to say this is my first Ross’s here.
>
> Happy birding,
>
> Steve Rash
> Denver, Co.
>
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Date: 11/9/19 1:43 pm From: snowy.owlets <snowy.owlets...> Subject: [cobirds] Bonaparte's Gulls now at Horseahoe 2:40pm 11/9
Hi Everyone, At least 5 Bonaparte's Gulls are circling the northwest corner of Horeshoe Lake in Loveland as of 2:40pm.Mark Miller Longmont, CO Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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Date: 11/9/19 1:14 pm From: snowy.owlets <snowy.owlets...> Subject: [cobirds] Long-tailed Duck still at N Poudre #4 (Larimer) 11/9
Hi Everyone, I was up in Larimer County today 11/9. The continuing Long-tailed Duck is still at North Poudre #4. The Bonaparte's Gulls appear to have left. I got Horseshoe and Horsetooth mixed up, so I spent time at both lakes not seeing a kittiwake. Horseshoe Lake, the one just west of Boyd Lake in Loveland, has 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls.Mark Miller Longmont, CO Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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Date: 11/9/19 12:55 pm From: Steven Rash <srashchiro...> Subject: [cobirds] Blue Morph Ross’s Goose Denver
My girlfriend spotted what she thought looked like a Ross’s Goose at Vanderbilt Lake in Denver. I was able to stop by on my way home from work to find that it was indeed a BLUE MORPH version of Ross’s which is kinda cool. Can be seen well, mixed in with a large gaggle of cacklers on this little lake that has good birds from time to time.
Have to say this is my first Ross’s here.
Happy birding,
Steve Rash
Denver, Co.
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Date: 11/9/19 12:48 pm From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] Duck Redux (Muscovy today in El Paso County)
Disclaimer: If you don't care about the different designations or flavors of Muscovy Duck, please go on to the next post.
No big deal, and not to harp on this, but as per my recent note to CObirds about *the different names eBird uses* to define the status of any given Muscovy Duck, the one that fits best for ALL MUDU's in Colorado is: Muscovy Duck (Domestic type) Not Muscovy Duck (Established Feral), as a duck was reported to eBird today.
All this may seem like splitting hairs, but names do matter. (If you don't believe me, try calling your father-in-law "Pops" or "Old Man"). The trick is to understand that "Established" does NOT mean "Been there for a while, a week, months or years". That could be called "lingering" or "continuing" or "still there" or "ain't gone" or "one was here last winter too".
*Established,* in the biologic sense, more or less, at least by my understanding, means: "A member of a breeding population in that location for a number of years (ten? per the ABA), preferably thriving and expanding and NOT being sustained by releases or escapes. Long-lived species can take much longer to meet that definition.
Another example would be the colony of Monk Parakeets that nested in Lakewood for a few years, until they died from a cold spell (which led to SERIOUS rigor mortis,) was correctly NOT added to the CO list. Ditto for the Mute Swans that bred at Marston in the 1960s and 70s and seemed to thrive. That species actually made it to the official CO list, but was axed when the poor population pooped out.
Follow ups and arcane comments can be made on or off line, Joe Roller, Denver
PS Don't get me started on the status of California Condors.
Date: 11/9/19 7:57 am From: David Wade <davespeedbump...> Subject: [cobirds] Gryfalcon- Larimer
The Gyr made an appearance this morning on the power poles along Trilby Road. It just flew off to the SE, it’s whereabouts unknown.
David Wade
Fort Collins CO
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Date: 11/9/19 7:44 am From: Luke Pheneger <phenegerluke...> Subject: [cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake - Larimer
Kittiwake returned
Luke Pheneger Longmont
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After I saw and photo'd the YBLO, Ric Olson spent 45 mins trying to re-find it, to no avail. Check you local pond.There is still a Common Loon and Barrow's Goldeneye at CC. Glenn WalbekCastle Rock, COSent from Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Date: 11/9/19 7:10 am From: Luke Pheneger <phenegerluke...> Subject: [cobirds] Ft Collins (Larimer) and Laramie (Albany, extralimital) 11/7
Gyr is present along Trilby currently
Luke Pheneger Longmont
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Date: 11/9/19 7:07 am From: David Wade <davespeedbump...> Subject: [cobirds] Black-legged Kittiwake - Larimer
Nick Komar and I spotted a Black-legged Kittiwake at Horseshoe Reservoir in Loveland this morning. It was resting on the water in the bay near Elm Court but flew off with the Gull flock and we are not sure where it went.
David Wade Fort Collins CO
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Date: 11/9/19 6:40 am From: gwalbek <gwalbek...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Likely Yellow-billed Loon, Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)
Bird continues, seen from east shades. Nice find Ben.Glenn WalbekCastle Rock, COSent from Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
-------- Original message --------From: Ben S <benrmnp...> Date: 11/8/19 6:18 PM (GMT-07:00) To: Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Likely Yellow-billed Loon, Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe) Hi all, This afternoon around 4 PM, I saw a Mew Gull and possible Yellow-billed Loon from Cherry Creek's Lake Loop. The Mew Gull was swimming about halfway between the east shades and lake loop. It was at least a fourth mile from where I was standing, hence the quality of the photo. It was a small larus gull, its mantle was slightly darker than a Ring-billed Gull, its head was dainty and rounded, and it had a tiny and stubby bill. The loon was similar in size and shape to a Common Loon, including a very large bill. However, this bird had pale yellowish bill, no dark anywhere on the bill visible. It had a pale face, with no distinct eyering. Also, its back and neck was pale for a loon, almost brownish. It was swimming near the Mew Gull not too far from the east shades, but swam south to the south central part of the reservoir. I have several photos of this bird. I think they show the field marks, even though they are blurry. Please take a look at my ebird checklist, as I am having trouble uploading photos here. Any feedback on the Mew Gull or Yellow-billed Loon is appreciated. Here is my ebird checklist where photos can be seen : https://ebird.org/checklist/S61282012.Ben SampsonCentennial, CO
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Lesser Black-backed Gull (Mesa — Second County Record, Summit — First
County Record)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Bohemian Waxwing (*Larimer)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Park)
Golden-crowned Sparrow (El Paso)
Rusty Blackbird (*Boulder, Eagle)
Western Tanager (Ouray)
ADAMS COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Dunlin was reported at Barr Lake S.P. By David Dowell on
the 5th.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Mew Gull was reported at Cherry Creek S.P. By Ben Sampson.
—On November 8 a possible Yellow-billed Loon at Cherry Creek S.P. By Ben
Sampson.
—On November 7 (4) Tundra Swans flying south over Littleton Cemetery
reported by David Suddjian
—On November 5 a Mew Gull was reported at Aurora Reservoir by David Dowell
on the 5th.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Tundra Swan was reported at Ish Reservoir
—On November 8 (2) Rusty Blackbirds were reported at Boulder Reservoir by
Phil Lyon on the 7th.
—On November 6 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Macintosh Lake by David
Dowell on the 6th.
DENVER COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Marston Reservoir at west
end by Amanda Spears on the 8th.
DOUGLAS COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Dunlin was reported at the Plum Creek Delta of Chatfield
Reservoir by Cynthia Kristensen.
EAGLE COUNTY:
--On November 3 a Rusty Blackbird was reported at Lake Creek Village
wetlands by Jennifer Prusse. This area is between I-70 and the Eagle River
west of the Edwards Exit. See Jennifer's eBird checklist.
EL PASO COUNTY:
--On November 3 an immature Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at the
feeder set-up within Red Rock Canyon Open Space, first reported by Jim
Merritt on Oct. 30.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 7 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported on a pond just south of
6th Ave on west side of Kipling in the Federal Center (No public access).
Best viewed from Kipling St. First reported by Michelle Puplava.
—On November 7 (2) White-winged Scoter was reported on Bear Creek Lake Park
from Pelican Point by Mike Sullivan.
—On November 4 a Pacific Loon was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on November 3 by John Drummond.
LARIMER COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north,
maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.
—On November 8 (2) Tundra Swans were reported at Horseshoe Lake flew north,
maybe Donath Lake by Nick Komar.
—On November 7 (3) Bohemian Waxwings were reported at 3413 Colony Dr, Ft
Collins by Josh Bruening.
--On November 7 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre
#4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be
viewed from CR11.
—On November 6 a Pacific Loon on Hamilton Reservoir reported by David
Leatherman.
--On November 5 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to cobirds. Seen today the 5th on Trilby south of the dump on the
electric transmission poles.
--On November 3 (3) imm/f type Surf Scoters were reported at Douglas
Reservoir by Dave Leatherman.
LOGAN COUNTY:
—On November 8 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Jumbo Reservoir by Norm
Lewis on the 8th.
MESA COUNTY:
--On November 6 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where
a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Vega Reservoir by
Denise and Mark Vollmar on the 3rd. Second county record.
—On November 5 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike
Henwood.
--On November 3 a Pacific Loon was reported from Highline Lake S.P., first
reported on November 2 by Jon Horn.
MORGAN COUNTY:
—On November 7 (3) Long-tailed Ducks at Jackson Reservoir reported by Norm
Lewis on the 3rd.
—On November 3 TUFTED DUCK at Jackson Reservoir in a photo of a Long-tailed
Duck taken by Norm Lewis. Scott Summershoe discovered the duck in the photo
but was unsuccessful the next day in finding it again. Keep and eye out if
you are at Jackson Reservoir.
PARK COUNTY:
—On November 8 (6) Tundra Swans were reported at Eleven Mile State Park by
Joey Kellner on the 8th.
—on November 8 a Red-necked Grebe was reported at Eleven Mile State Park by
Joey Kellner on the 8th.
PUEBLO COUNTY:
—On November 8 a White-winged Scoter was reported on Pueblo Reservoir south
shore marina by David Tonnessen. Also, the annual Great Black-backed Gull
is back at Pueblo Reservoir.
OURAY COUNTY:
--On November 3 a late Western Tanager was reported on Chipeta Drive in
Ridgway by Don Marsh.
RIO GRANDE COUNTY:
—On November 4 a Tundra Swan was reported at 1689 Cnty Rd 18, Del Norte by
David Kenvin.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 6 a Tundra Swan was reported at 37th and Arrowhead Reservoir
by Zach Schiff.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Dillon
Reservoir—Snake River Inlet by David Suddjian and the DFO field trip on the
5th. FIRST COUNTY RECORD.
--On November 4 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported in the Arapaho NF at Lake
Dillon (39.5958,-106.0896) by Misty Walters.
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Sunday, November 10
7:00AM - 11:00AM
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*Northeastern Colorado*
Tuesday, November 12
5:00AM - 7:00PM
David Suddjian (Email: dsuddjian AT gmail.com; 831-713-8659)
*Reuter-Hess Reservoir (Douglas County)*
Wednesday, November 13
7:00AM - noon
Tim Ryan and Diane Roberts (<Tryan4t......> or 720-545-5084
<Samat......> or 720-278-9025)
*Pueblo Area*
Saturday, November 16
6:00AM - 4:00PM
Ira and Tammy Sanders (<zroadr......> or 303-278-7172)
*Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)*
Saturday, November 16
8:00AM - 11:30AM
Megan Miller (<megan.k.......> or 720-775-9710)
*Denver City Park*
Sunday, November 17
7:00AM - 11:30AM
Patrick O'Driscoll (patodrisk at gmail.com or 303-885-6955)
Date: 11/8/19 8:26 pm From: 'Azz85' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Great Black-backed Gull Pueblo Res
Is it?
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> On Nov 8, 2019, at 9:18 PM, Brandon <flammowl17...> wrote:
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> Saw adult Great Black-backed Gull at 4:30pm at South Marina at Pueblo Reservoir. 9 Common Loons too.
>
> Brandon K. Percival
> Pueblo West, CO
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Date: 11/8/19 5:18 pm From: Ben S <benrmnp...> Subject: [cobirds] Likely Yellow-billed Loon, Cherry Creek SP (Arapahoe)
Hi all, This afternoon around 4 PM, I saw a Mew Gull and possible Yellow-billed Loon from Cherry Creek's Lake Loop. The Mew Gull was swimming about halfway between the east shades and lake loop. It was at least a fourth mile from where I was standing, hence the quality of the photo. It was a small larus gull, its mantle was slightly darker than a Ring-billed Gull, its head was dainty and rounded, and it had a tiny and stubby bill. The loon was similar in size and shape to a Common Loon, including a very large bill. However, this bird had pale yellowish bill, no dark anywhere on the bill visible. It had a pale face, with no distinct eyering. Also, its back and neck was pale for a loon, almost brownish. It was swimming near the Mew Gull not too far from the east shades, but swam south to the south central part of the reservoir. I have several photos of this bird. I think they show the field marks, even though they are blurry. Please take a look at my ebird checklist, as I am having trouble uploading photos here. Any feedback on the Mew Gull or Yellow-billed Loon is appreciated. Here is my ebird checklist where photos can be seen : https://ebird.org/checklist/S61282012.
Ben Sampson Centennial, CO
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Date: 11/8/19 5:15 pm From: David Tønnessen <davidtonnessenx...> Subject: [cobirds] Pueblo Reservoir 11/8
CO birders,
Scoping Pueblo Reservoir from the South Marina from 10ish to 2ish today I had four Pacific Loons out to the west, probably quite visible from the North Marina as well. At least one of them would come quite close to the S Marina tires occasionally throughout my visit. A White-winged Scoter was at the tires around 10, but flew east to the dam and is probably somewhere on a different part of the reservoir (or gone altogether). The first Red-breasted Merganser I've seen on Lake Pueblo this season was present as well. Among good numbers of 4000+ gulls by the tires and on the water were Ring-billed, Herring, California, Lesser Black-backed (5) Thayer's Iceland (2), the returned Great Black-backed Gull (seen by Brandon) and a single first year bird I am about 95 percent certain is a Western or Olympic (Western x Glaucous-winged) Gull. I was drawn to it initially because of its overall dark, chocolate color with a darker head and stouter bill than most Herrings. Wings are very Thayer's like with somewhat frosty tips, also somewhat short primaries for a larus. Bird was Herring-sized but with a stouter bill of a different pattern, mostly black but with pink/yellow at the base of the lower mandible. I decided to leave it at unknown for now but I hope someone can come get better confirmation photos of the bird.
Good birding,
David Tonnessen
Colorado Springs
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Date: 11/8/19 5:02 pm From: Nicholas Komar <quetzal65...> Subject: [cobirds] Surf Scoter and swans, Larimer
A brief visit to Horseshoe Lake after sunset today turned up a female Surf Scoter and a flock of three swans comprised of one Trumpeter and two Tundra. They were skiddish and flew north just after we viewed them through telescope. If not present tomorrow, check Donath Lake.
Nick Komar (with Phil Cafaro)
Fort Collins CO
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Date: 11/8/19 3:45 pm From: 'Rosanne Juergens' via Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: [cobirds] Arapahoe, Ketring Park, Ross's Goose
Hi, I believe this is a lone Ross's Goose among the Canada Geese at Ketring Park in Littleton. It was small, the gape is dark, not black, and the bill seems small, as opposed to a Snow Goose. Seen today, Friday, November 8th. Thoughts? Thanks, Rosanne Juergens Centennial
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Date: 11/8/19 3:16 pm From: Robert Righter <rorighter...> Subject: [cobirds] Northern Shrike River Bend Ponds Ft Collins
Hi
Seen in the northwest section of Big Pond at about 3:30 pm
Bob Righter Denver CO
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I have a 35' tall Washington Hawthorne tree with lots of ripe red berries on it now. A few Cedar Waxwings have stopped by in the last week. Even a bushtit flock has been eating the berries in preference to suet.
Date: 11/8/19 11:05 am From: Brandon <flammowl17...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] EARLY report of Bohemian waxwings in Ft. Collins (Larimer).
It would be fun if we get some Bohemian Waxwings on some Colorado Christmas Bird Counts this winter. Last winter, the only ones were seen during Count Week at Steamboat Springs. I don't think southern Colorado has had an invasion of them, since like 2005 or so. I remember seeing thousands of them down around Lathrop State Park in Huerfano County that winter.
Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO
On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 10:52 AM Joe Roller <jroller9...> wrote:
> (second-hand report) > I saw on eBird that on Nov 7 at least 3 Bohemian waxwings were among a > "massive" > flock of Cedar Waxwings in the Warren Farms neighborhood NW of Warren > Lake, as > reported by Josh Bruening. > > This seemed early to me, and indeed eBird species maps show it to > be early by about a week for the Front Range. > Might these 3 be the harbingers of an invasion year for these chunky, > scowling bombycillids? > So far this year there are no other eBird reports of BohWaxers south of > Yellowstone NP. > Stay tuned! > > Joe Roller, Denver > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJpZcUBscBoK06ABmx127%2BAd_b_%<2BbdLTV2Y4RvhKysZhHR_EOg...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAJpZcUBscBoK06ABmx127%2BAd_b_%<2BbdLTV2Y4RvhKysZhHR_EOg...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
Date: 11/8/19 10:47 am From: Derek Hill <derekthehill...> Subject: [cobirds] EARLY report of Bohemian waxwings in Ft. Collins (Larimer).
Are there any known or consistent areas of fruiting trees/shrubs in the area worth checking? Realizing that by nature the plants can be inconsistent and waxwings very nomadic, but thought it worth asking the group. Several years ago a friend found a relatively new neighborhood development in TX suburbia chock full of some type of small fruiting deciduous trees that hosted thousands of waxwings so it was a honey hole for a while.
Waxwings also seem to like Juniperus fruits iirc.
BOWA would be a lifer...
Good birding
Derek Hill
Loveland, CO
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Date: 11/8/19 9:52 am From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] EARLY report of Bohemian waxwings in Ft. Collins (Larimer).
(second-hand report) I saw on eBird that on Nov 7 at least 3 Bohemian waxwings were among a "massive" flock of Cedar Waxwings in the Warren Farms neighborhood NW of Warren Lake, as reported by Josh Bruening.
This seemed early to me, and indeed eBird species maps show it to be early by about a week for the Front Range. Might these 3 be the harbingers of an invasion year for these chunky, scowling bombycillids? So far this year there are no other eBird reports of BohWaxers south of Yellowstone NP. Stay tuned!
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Mesa — Second County Record, Summit — First
County Record)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Park)
Golden-crowned Sparrow (El Paso)
Rusty Blackbird (Eagle, Larimer)
Ovenbird (Mesa)
Western Tanager (Ouray)
ADAMS COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Dunlin was reported at Barr Lake S.P. By David Dowell on
the 5th.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 7 (4) Tundra Swans flying south over Littleton Cemetery
reported by David Suddjian
—On November 5 a Mew Gull was reported at Aurora Reservoir by David Dowell
on the 5th.
--On October 31 a Red-necked Grebe was reported amid a group of Western
Grebes at Cherry Creek SP by Glenn Walbek.
--On October 31 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Aurora Reservoir by Diane
Roberts.
BENT COUNTY:
--On November 2 a Black Scoter, perhaps a continuing bird first reported by
Steve Mlodinow in late October, was reported at Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue
Lake) by David Tonnessen.
--On November 2 (2) Red-throated Loons were reported swimming together at
John Martin Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 6 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Macintosh Lake by David
Dowell on the 6th.
--On October 31 a Tundra Swan was reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter
Burke.
--On October 31 a Tundra Swan was reported at Lagerman Reservoir. (3) were
first reported on October 30 by Luke Pheneger.
BROOMFIELD COUNTY:
--On October 31 a female Black Scoter was reported at Plaster Reservoir by
Matt Hofeditz.
DENVER COUNTY:
—On October 31 a Pacific Loon was reported at Marston Reservoir-West End.
First reported on October 25 by Doug Kibbe.
EAGLE COUNTY:
--On November 3 a Rusty Blackbird was reported at Lake Creek Village
wetlands by Jennifer Prusse. This area is between I-70 and the Eagle River
west of the Edwards Exit. See Jennifer's eBird checklist.
EL PASO COUNTY:
--On November 3 an immature Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at the
feeder set-up within Red Rock Canyon Open Space, first reported by Jim
Merritt on Oct. 30.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 7 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported on a pond just south of
6th Ave on west side of Kipling in the Federal Center (No public access).
Best viewed from Kipling St. First reported by Michelle Puplava.
—On November 4 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 4 a Pacific Loon was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on November 3 by John Drummond. Also, a Common Loon on
the lake.
--On November 2 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Standley Lake Park, south
shore, by David and Mitchell Bailey.
--On November 2 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Tucker Lake by James
McCall.
--On November 1 a Winter Wren was reported from the Waterton Canyon Trail
(39.4839095, -105.1127136) by Loren Merrill.
KIOWA COUNTY:
--On November 2 a Red-throated Loon thought to be a continuing adult bird
from a week ago was reported from NeeNoshe Res by the team of Glenn Walbek,
Steve Larsen and Steve Mlodinow.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 7 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre
#4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be
viewed from CR11.
—On November 6 a Pacific Loon on Hamilton Reservoir reported by David
Leatherman.
--On November 5 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to cobirds. Seen today the 5th on Trilby south of the dump on the
electric transmission poles.
--On November 3 (3) imm/f type Surf Scoters were reported at Douglas
Reservoir by Dave Leatherman.
--On November 2 (5) Tundra Swans were reported from Douglas Reservoir by
John Shenot and mob. Rachel Hopper reported seeing what she thought were
the same birds later in the day at North Poudre #4 Reservoir (closed
access, view from CR11).
--On November 2 (5) Tundra Swans were reported from Bee Lake #5 by Dean
Winegar. This is probably the same group reported from both Douglas Res.
and North Poudre #4.
--On November 2 a very out of place Juniper Titmouse was reported from the
East Longs Peak Trail in RMNP by Russell Hillsley. No photos but well
described.
--On November 2 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the north end of
Horseshoe Lake as viewed from 57th in Loveland, first reported by Nick
Komar on October 30.
--On November 2 (2) Tundra Swans were reported from the Cobb Lake Unit of
Wellington SWA, first reported by Andy Bankert on November 1.
--On November 1 a Tundra Swan was reported at Lake Estes in Estes Park by
Marc Hemmes.
--On November 1 a Rusty Blackbird was reported along a flowing ditch nw of
the nw corner of Boxelder Reservoir #3 (Smith Reservoir SWA) on the east
side of Larimer CR11 north of 66 Road. The bird frequents a weir area with
dripping water about 50 yards east of, and viewable from, CR11. There is a
green metal gate along CR11 and walk-ins from here are allowed along a
two-lane dirt road e of the gate to access views of the ditch. First
reported on 30 October by Dave Leatherman.
--On October 31 (5) Trumpeter Swans were reported at the north end of Boyd
Lake S.P. (fee area) by Judie Wright.
--On October 31 (3, then 4) Tundra Swans, 2a and 2i, were reported at the
north end of Boyd Lake S.P. first by Judie Wright, then Derek Hill.
--On October 31 an immature Long-tailed Duck was reported in the north end
of Boyd Lake S.P. by Derek Hill.
MESA COUNTY:
--On November 6 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where
a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Vega Reservoir by
Denise and Mark Vollmar on the 3rd. Second county record.
—On November 5 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike
Henwood.
--On November 3 a Pacific Loon was reported from Highline Lake S.P., first
reported on November 2 by Jon Horn.
--On November 2 an Ovenbird was reported from Connected Lake S.P. by Art
Reisman (see eBird checklist for details).
MORGAN COUNTY:
—On November 7 (3) Long-tailed Ducks at Jackson Reservoir reported by Norm
Lewis on the 3rd.
—On November 3 TUFTED DUCK at Jackson Reservoir in a photo of a Long-tailed
Duck taken by Norm Lewis. Scott Summershoe discovered the duck in the photo
but was unsuccessful the next day in finding it again. Keep and eye out if
you are at Jackson Reservoir.
PARK COUNTY:
--On November 2 (4) Tundra Swans were reported at Spinney Mountain
Reservoir S.P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On November 2 (6) Surf Scoters were reported at Spinney Mountain
Reservoir S.P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On November 2 a Long-tailed Duck was reported diving with the scoters at
Spinney Mountain Reservoir S. P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On October 31 (21) Tundra Swans, yes 21, were reported at Spinney
Mountain Reservoir S.P. in South Park by David Tonnessen
--On October 31 (19) Tundra Swans, yes 19, were reported at Eleven Mile
Reservoir in South Park by David Tonnessen. Also reported here was a
Chestnut-collared Longspur, rare for any of Colorado's mountain parks.
OURAY COUNTY:
--On November 3 a late Western Tanager was reported on Chipeta Drive in
Ridgway by Don Marsh.
RIO GRANDE COUNTY:
—On November 4 a Tundra Swan was reported at 1689 Cnty Rd 18, Del Norte by
David Kenvin.
ROUTT COUNTY:
—On October 31 a Dunlin was reported at Lake Catamount in Seamboat Sorings
by Grey Barbie.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 6 a Tundra Swan was reported at 37th and Arrowhead Reservoir
by Zach Schiff.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Dillon
Reservoir—Snake River Inlet by David Suddjian and the DFO field trip on the
5th. FIRST COUNTY RECORD.
--On November 4 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported in the Arapaho NF at Lake
Dillon (39.5958,-106.0896) by Misty Walters.
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Tuesday, November 12
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*Reuter-Hess Reservoir (Douglas County)*
Wednesday, November 13
7:00AM - noon
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*Pueblo Area*
Saturday, November 16
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*Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver County)*
Saturday, November 16
8:00AM - 11:30AM
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*Denver City Park*
Sunday, November 17
7:00AM - 11:30AM
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Just a couple of quick observations. I had to run to Windsor (Weld) first thing this morning for work. Stopped by Windsor Lake (not Reservoir) for a quick scope around the water. There was a male Barrow's Goldeneye intermixed with 120 or so Commons. I was able to get some decent digiscoped pics I will upload to Ebird when it decides to start working again.
I returned home (Larimer-mid-town Ft Collins) to thumb through a mountain of other work stuff, but didn't get 2 steps out of my car before it was clear there were far more birds than normal in my neighborhood. A large group of Am Robins and Red-winged Blackbirds were mingling with an even larger group of Waxwings. I was able to get through about 100 birds that were almost all Cedars but found 3 Bohemian Waxwings in the group. There were probably another 100 birds that will go down as Bohemian/Cedars. An extremely loud garbage truck rolled through and spooked the whole group. They flew south of Horsetooth Road in the vicinity of the Tradition intersection (halfway between College and Shields). They were in the crabapples in my hood before they moved on. Either way, keep your eye out for Waxwing flocks. These are the first Bohemians I've seen in Colorado for a few years now. At least the bird kind anyways...
Bird is the word!
Josh Bruening Fort Collins
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Date: 11/7/19 3:32 pm From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN <daleatherman...> Subject: [cobirds] Larimer miscellany for 5November2019
In addition to the Pacific Loon and Bonaparte's gulls at Hamilton Reservoir mentioned in a message sent from the field around noon, when the water surface fog finally burned off a bit in the nw corner, it revealed 4 White Pelicans (that when mostly obscured by fog I tried to make into swans). Staying with true confessions, I went to Hamilton at last light yesterday afternoon and saw what I thought was a large, sleeping, very pale (think Yellow-billed) "loon". That is mostly why I went back this morning. The "yellow-billed loon", which would have been the second that I know of for this reservoir, was in the same spot on the water, exactly the same spot, and was actually some sort of sunken metal structure. Ted counts Black Swan, I count Metallic Loon. A few American Tree Sparrows were below the overlook in the rabbitbrush.
At North Poudre #4, the Long-tailed Duck immature first found by Rachel over a week ago persists. This private water body also had a good number of Bonaparte's Gulls. Even though they're gulls, I gotta say I like the snappy appearance of winter Bonaparte's. This reservoir had by far the greatest waterfowl density of all the others nearby and merits scrutiny.
The Rusty Blackbird found recently in a flowing ditch near the nw corner of Boxelder #3 (aka Smith Res SWA) remains gone and is presumably gone for good. Reservoir itself was almost waterfowl free, with only 6 Buffleheads.
At its north end North Poudre #3 had about twenty "white" geese, mostly Snows, but also a few Ross's mixed in. Not much else.
Douglas Reservoir was subdued compared to 10 days or so ago, but did have a continuing Common Loon, all three mergansers and a handful of Bonaparte's Gulls. A few American Tree Sparrows were in rabbitbrush and a Merlin sat atop a power pole se of the res near the electrical station and houses.
As a late report from yesterday, there were about 25 Sandhill Cranes e of CR15 with geese in corn stubble just south of CR76.
Date: 11/7/19 2:53 pm From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] 4 Tundra Swans over Littleton, Arapahoe
Four adult *Tundra Swans* flew south over Arapahoe Community College a short while ago this afternoon Nov 7. They were like magnificent vessels lit aglow by the afternoon sun, winging royally past flocks of 100s of Cackling Geese that were moving at the same time, They were not very high. I wondered if they might be heading down somewhere toward the river.
This morning we saw a hybrid Bufflehead/Com. Goldeneye, identical to one we saw last winter. It dove into the Walker gravel pond among a big flock of Cackling Geese. If you want to get a look at it, you probably will need a scope. It has the body of a goldeneye, a heart-shaped white face, and a greenish cap. The attached photo I took last year.
Hugh
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Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19
European Starling- 10 on 10-10, 2 on 10-11
White-crowned Sparrow- 10-8
Dark-eyed Junco- high counts, 20 on 10-28 during storm, 25 on 10-29
Pink-sided- 1 on 10-10, 10-15, 10-18, 10-28, 10-29, 10-30t, 10-31
Slate-colored- 1 on 10-22, 10-24, 10-29, 10-30,
White-winged- 1 on 10-22
Oregon- 2 on 10-24, 1 on 10-25, 10-27, 10-28, 2 on 10-29, 1 on 10-30, 10-31
Red-winged Blackbird- 2 on 10-22
Pine Siskin- small flocks around most of the time, disappeared after heavy
snows in late Oct.
Forester Trail on 10-1
Along FS 379 Rd. on 10-1, 3 large flocks totaling over 100
Pine Grosbeak-
Near Georgia Pass at about 11,800 feet on 10-12
Along CO Trail from Georgia Pass to North Fork Swan River on 10-19, at
around 10,000 and 11,000 feet
Cassin’s Finch- 1M on 10-15, 3 (2F,1M) on 10-18, 1F on 10-20, 2 F on 10-21,
1M on 10-22
House Finch- 18 on 10-20
Red Crossbill- small flocks around most of the time, 10-15 about 8 incl,
streaked juv., disappeared after heavy snows in late Oct.
South Catamount Res. on 10-6
Forester Trail on 10-1
Crystal Res. on 10-23
Small flocks along FS 717 trail W of Woodland Park on 10-27
Along CO Trail from Middle Fork Swan River to Red Trail at around 11,000
feet
Joe LaFleur
Woodland Park, CO, 8500 feet
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Date: 11/7/19 10:55 am From: Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Gryfalcon, Larimer County
Has anyone checked Reservoir Ridge Natural Area yet? The Gyr spent a little bit of time there last year. Joe Kipper, Fort Collins
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The Ebird Facebook group has a post from 2 hours ago that says, " There is
a network outage here. We are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience."
Diana Beatty
El Paso County
On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 10:19 AM Douglas Kibbe <dpkibbe...> wrote:
Date: 11/7/19 10:07 am From: Derek Hill <derekthehill...> Subject: [cobirds] Gryfalcon, Larimer County No
Spent ~1.5 hrs cruising between Harmony Rd to CR 57, and up and down Shields and Taft Hill, scanning utility poles etc, no sign of the legendary Gyrfalcon. About 7 Kestrels and a couple Red-tails, not much else. Did not enter the landfill proper, maybe Gyr is in there hunting gulls? Overcast, still, low clouds over the westerly ridge.
Good birding,
Derek Hill
Loveland, CO
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Date: 11/7/19 9:19 am From: Douglas Kibbe <dpkibbe...> Subject: [cobirds] Ebird down?
ebird appears to be down, no indication why
Doug Kibbe
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Subject: [cobirds] Re: Gryfalcon, Larimer County
No bird when I left Trilby Rd. around 9 am. I did have a Prairie Falcon between Taft Hill and Shields though.
Has anybody else noticed ebird webpage not working today, or is that just my device?
Joe Kipper,
fort Collins
Date: 11/7/19 8:21 am From: Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Gryfalcon, Larimer County
No bird when I left Trilby Rd. around 9 am. I did have a Prairie Falcon between Taft Hill and Shields though. Has anybody else noticed ebird webpage not working today, or is that just my device? Joe Kipper, fort Collins
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Lesser Black-backed Gull (*Mesa — Second County Record, *Summit — First
County Record)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Park)
Golden-crowned Sparrow (El Paso)
Rusty Blackbird (Eagle, Larimer)
Ovenbird (Mesa)
Western Tanager (Ouray)
ADAMS COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Dunlin was reported at Barr Lake S.P. By David Dowell on
the 5th.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Mew Gull was reported at Aurora Reservoir by David Dowell
on the 5th.
--On October 31 a Red-necked Grebe was reported amid a group of Western
Grebes at Cherry Creek SP by Glenn Walbek.
--On October 31 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Aurora Reservoir by Diane
Roberts.
BENT COUNTY:
--On November 2 a Black Scoter, perhaps a continuing bird first reported by
Steve Mlodinow in late October, was reported at Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue
Lake) by David Tonnessen.
--On November 2 (2) Red-throated Loons were reported swimming together at
John Martin Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
BOULDER COUNTY:
—On November 6 a Long-tailed Duck was reported at Macintosh Lake by David
Dowell on the 6th.
--On October 31 a Tundra Swan was reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter
Burke.
--On October 31 a Tundra Swan was reported at Lagerman Reservoir. (3) were
first reported on October 30 by Luke Pheneger.
BROOMFIELD COUNTY:
--On October 31 a female Black Scoter was reported at Plaster Reservoir by
Matt Hofeditz.
DENVER COUNTY:
—On October 31 a Pacific Loon was reported at Marston Reservoir-West End.
First reported on October 25 by Doug Kibbe.
EAGLE COUNTY:
--On November 3 a Rusty Blackbird was reported at Lake Creek Village
wetlands by Jennifer Prusse. This area is between I-70 and the Eagle River
west of the Edwards Exit. See Jennifer's eBird checklist.
EL PASO COUNTY:
--On November 3 an immature Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at the
feeder set-up within Red Rock Canyon Open Space, first reported by Jim
Merritt on Oct. 30.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 6 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported on a pond just south of
6th Ave on west side of Kipling in the Federal Center (No public access).
Best viewed from Kipling St. First reported by Michelle Puplava.
—On November 4 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 4 a Pacific Loon was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on November 3 by John Drummond. Also, a Common Loon on
the lake.
--On November 2 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Standley Lake Park, south
shore, by David and Mitchell Bailey.
--On November 2 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Tucker Lake by James
McCall.
--On November 1 a Winter Wren was reported from the Waterton Canyon Trail
(39.4839095, -105.1127136) by Loren Merrill.
KIOWA COUNTY:
--On November 2 a Red-throated Loon thought to be a continuing adult bird
from a week ago was reported from NeeNoshe Res by the team of Glenn Walbek,
Steve Larsen and Steve Mlodinow.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 5 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to cobirds. Seen today the 5th on Trilby south of the dump on the
electric transmission poles.
--On November 3 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre
#4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be
viewed from CR11.
--On November 3 (3) imm/f type Surf Scoters were reported at Douglas
Reservoir by Dave Leatherman.
--On November 2 (5) Tundra Swans were reported from Douglas Reservoir by
John Shenot and mob. Rachel Hopper reported seeing what she thought were
the same birds later in the day at North Poudre #4 Reservoir (closed
access, view from CR11).
--On November 2 (5) Tundra Swans were reported from Bee Lake #5 by Dean
Winegar. This is probably the same group reported from both Douglas Res.
and North Poudre #4.
--On November 2 a very out of place Juniper Titmouse was reported from the
East Longs Peak Trail in RMNP by Russell Hillsley. No photos but well
described.
--On November 2 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the north end of
Horseshoe Lake as viewed from 57th in Loveland, first reported by Nick
Komar on October 30.
--On November 2 (2) Tundra Swans were reported from the Cobb Lake Unit of
Wellington SWA, first reported by Andy Bankert on November 1.
--On November 1 a Tundra Swan was reported at Lake Estes in Estes Park by
Marc Hemmes.
--On November 1 a Rusty Blackbird was reported along a flowing ditch nw of
the nw corner of Boxelder Reservoir #3 (Smith Reservoir SWA) on the east
side of Larimer CR11 north of 66 Road. The bird frequents a weir area with
dripping water about 50 yards east of, and viewable from, CR11. There is a
green metal gate along CR11 and walk-ins from here are allowed along a
two-lane dirt road e of the gate to access views of the ditch. First
reported on 30 October by Dave Leatherman.
--On October 31 (5) Trumpeter Swans were reported at the north end of Boyd
Lake S.P. (fee area) by Judie Wright.
--On October 31 (3, then 4) Tundra Swans, 2a and 2i, were reported at the
north end of Boyd Lake S.P. first by Judie Wright, then Derek Hill.
--On October 31 an immature Long-tailed Duck was reported in the north end
of Boyd Lake S.P. by Derek Hill.
MESA COUNTY:
--On November 6 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where
a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Vega Reservoir by
Denise and Mark Vollmar on the 3rd. Second county record.
—On November 5 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike
Henwood.
--On November 3 a Pacific Loon was reported from Highline Lake S.P., first
reported on November 2 by Jon Horn.
--On November 2 an Ovenbird was reported from Connected Lake S.P. by Art
Reisman (see eBird checklist for details).
MORGAN COUNTY:
—On November 5 (2) Long-tailed Ducks on the south side or the marina of
Jackson Reservoir reported by Norm Lewis on the 3rd.
—On November 3 TUFTED DUCK at Jackson Reservoir in a photo of a Long-tailed
Duck taken by Norm Lewis. Scott Summershoe discovered the duck in the photo
but was unsuccessful the next day in finding it again. Keep and eye out if
you are at Jackson Reservoir.
PARK COUNTY:
--On November 2 (4) Tundra Swans were reported at Spinney Mountain
Reservoir S.P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On November 2 (6) Surf Scoters were reported at Spinney Mountain
Reservoir S.P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On November 2 a Long-tailed Duck was reported diving with the scoters at
Spinney Mountain Reservoir S. P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On October 31 (21) Tundra Swans, yes 21, were reported at Spinney
Mountain Reservoir S.P. in South Park by David Tonnessen
--On October 31 (19) Tundra Swans, yes 19, were reported at Eleven Mile
Reservoir in South Park by David Tonnessen. Also reported here was a
Chestnut-collared Longspur, rare for any of Colorado's mountain parks.
OURAY COUNTY:
--On November 3 a late Western Tanager was reported on Chipeta Drive in
Ridgway by Don Marsh.
RIO GRANDE COUNTY:
—On November 4 a Tundra Swan was reported at 1689 Cnty Rd 18, Del Norte by
David Kenvin.
ROUTT COUNTY:
—On October 31 a Dunlin was reported at Lake Catamount in Seamboat Sorings
by Grey Barbie.
WELD COUNTY:
—On November 6 a Tundra Swan was reported at 37th and Arrowhead Reservoir
by Zach Schiff.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Lesser Black-backed Gull was reported at Dillon
Reservoir—Snake River Inlet by David Suddjian and the DFO field trip on the
5th. FIRST COUNTY RECORD.
--On November 4 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported in the Arapaho NF at Lake
Dillon (39.5958,-106.0896) by Misty Walters.
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Date: 11/7/19 4:41 am From: Dick Filby <dickfilby...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: RFI-- Red-flanked Bluetail
My experience of this species in Asia, and in the UK where it is a very rare visitor, is that it can be very retiring, and can remain hidden in/under bushes for long periods, feeding on the ground in a Nightingale-thrush like behaviour. Then, at times, it will feed out in the open, again, terrestrially.
Good luck in relocating..
This species was long considered a Holy Grail for birders in the UK, and even though it has started turning up more regularly since a decade or so back, any sighting is still a popular draw in the UK
Good birding all
Dick Filby
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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From: Dave Cameron <davednvr7...>
Date: 07/11/2019 01:26 (GMT+00:00)
To: Colorado Birds <cobirds...>
Subject: [cobirds] Re: RFI-- Red-flanked Bluetail
Yeah, I assumed no sightings, given the lack of report. What might be useful is stories of the extent to which it was searched for, what time, how long, how many, etc. If no one went, it might be worth a chase. If 20 ppl were there for 5 hrs and came up empty, that'd be a different plan.
dc
On Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 6:10:05 PM UTC-7, Dave Cameron wrote:
Conspicuous by its absence is any update on the mega-rarity in Laramie. Surely someone must've trekked up there today. Any news at all, at this point, would be welcome, and would help one decide whether to haul up there tomorrow.
Thanks in advance for any news, rumors or heresay.
I wouldn't consider yourself foolish...You wouldn't have the opportunity of seeing it if you don't try. Maureen BlackfordBoulder County
-------- Original message --------From: Mary Kay Waddington <waddingtonmk...> Date: 11/6/19 6:38 PM (GMT-07:00) To: <davednvr7...> Cc: Colorado Birds <cobirds...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] RFI-- Red-flanked Bluetail OK, I was one of those foolish ones that went up there today. About noon, a couple hours, scouring several blocks around the original sighting. Hardly any birds, and certainly no Blue-tail. One Sharp-shinned Hawk, one flicker, one Raven, a dozen crows, and everything else was garbage birds (or should I say, non-native species.) And no other birders either. Mary Kay WaddingtonOn Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:10 PM Dave Cameron <davednvr7...> wrote:Conspicuous by its absence is any update on the mega-rarity in Laramie. Surely someone must've trekked up there today. Any news at all, at this point, would be welcome, and would help one decide whether to haul up there tomorrow.Thanks in advance for any news, rumors or heresay.Dave CameronDenver
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Date: 11/6/19 5:38 pm From: Mary Kay Waddington <waddingtonmk...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] RFI-- Red-flanked Bluetail
OK, I was one of those foolish ones that went up there today. About noon, a couple hours, scouring several blocks around the original sighting. Hardly any birds, and certainly no Blue-tail. One Sharp-shinned Hawk, one flicker, one Raven, a dozen crows, and everything else was garbage birds (or should I say, non-native species.) And no other birders either.
Mary Kay Waddington
On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:10 PM Dave Cameron <davednvr7...> wrote:
Yeah, I assumed no sightings, given the lack of report. What might be useful is stories of the extent to which it was searched for, what time, how long, how many, etc. If no one went, it might be worth a chase. If 20 ppl were there for 5 hrs and came up empty, that'd be a different plan.
dc
On Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 6:10:05 PM UTC-7, Dave Cameron wrote: > > Conspicuous by its absence is any update on the mega-rarity in Laramie. > Surely someone must've trekked up there today. Any news at all, at this > point, would be welcome, and would help one decide whether to haul up there > tomorrow. > > Thanks in advance for any news, rumors or heresay. > > Dave Cameron > Denver >
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Looking over e-bird reports from the area in Albany County today and yesterday, there are still no sightings since Monday afternoon. Hopefully it is on the way to Pueblo for the winter.
Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO
On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:10 PM Dave Cameron <davednvr7...> wrote:
Conspicuous by its absence is any update on the mega-rarity in Laramie. Surely someone must've trekked up there today. Any news at all, at this point, would be welcome, and would help one decide whether to haul up there tomorrow.
Thanks in advance for any news, rumors or heresay.
Dave Cameron Denver
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Date: 11/6/19 2:01 pm From: David Bailey <dib1992...> Subject: [cobirds] Sandhill Crane on Ground Arapaho’s County
I know many of you have seen some Sandhill Crane flyovers this fall but my brother, Mitchell, has one pointed out to him at the Big Dry screen East Trailhead behind Littleton HS. It’s sitting nicely in a field for anyone who wants photos.
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Date: 11/6/19 1:38 pm From: Paula Hansley <redstart.paula...> Subject: [cobirds] Snow Goose and Northern Shrike, Boulder County
CObirders, This morning the Boulder Bird Club saw a juvenile Snow Goose (white head, gray back) at Sawhill-Walden Ponds. It was in a small pond with some Cackling geese near the center of the Sawhill part of the area.
We also saw a Northern Shrike close to the wooden bird blind in the Sawhill area.
Pictures of the Snow Goose will be posted on eBird.
Date: 11/6/19 10:13 am From: Ken Wat <watken76...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Gryfalcon, Larimer County
As of 11:00am this morning, the Gyrfalcon had not been seen. I arrived shortly after 7am.
Ken Wat Aurora, CO
On Tue, Nov 5, 2019, 8:36 AM Diane Roberts <samatha5760...> wrote:
> Trilby Road at 8:30am Elaine Wagner & Diane Roberts watched the Gryfalcon > perched on a power pole before it flew towards the landfill, > > Diane Roberts > Highlands Ranch, CO > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<2e99022a-690f-45f4-816b-4bc657c6bea9...> > . >
Date: 11/6/19 5:20 am From: Gregg Goodrich <gregggoodrich...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Wednesday November 6, 2019
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2019
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Gregg Goodrich GreggGoodrich <GreggGoodrich...> at
gmail.com
Phone : 303-655-9135
Birders 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 a 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:
Tundra Swan (Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson, Larimer, *Mesa, Park, Rio Grande)
Trumpeter Swan (Mesa, Summit)
Surf Scoter (Larimer, Park)
Black Scoter (Bent, Broomfield, Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Larimer)
Long-tailed Duck (Larimer, *Morgan, Park)
Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe)
Dunlin (*Adams, Routt, Weld)
Red-throated Loon (Kiowa, Bent)
Pacific Loon (Denver, Jefferson, Mesa)
Mew Gull (*Arapahoe)
GYRFALCON (*Larimer)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Park)
Golden-crowned Sparrow (El Paso)
Rusty Blackbird (Eagle, Larimer)
Ovenbird (Mesa)
Western Tanager (Ouray)
ADAMS COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Dunlin was reported at Barr Lake S.P. By David Dowell on
the 5th.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Mew Gull was reported at Aurora Reservoir by David Dowell
on the 5th.
--On October 31 a Red-necked Grebe was reported amid a group of Western
Grebes at Cherry Creek SP by Glenn Walbek.
--On October 31 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Aurora Reservoir by Diane
Roberts.
BENT COUNTY:
--On November 2 a Black Scoter, perhaps a continuing bird first reported by
Steve Mlodinow in late October, was reported at Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue
Lake) by David Tonnessen.
--On November 2 (2) Red-throated Loons were reported swimming together at
John Martin Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
BOULDER COUNTY:
--On October 31 a Tundra Swan was reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter
Burke.
--On October 31 a Tundra Swan was reported at Lagerman Reservoir. (3) were
first reported on October 30 by Luke Pheneger.
BROOMFIELD COUNTY:
--On October 31 a female Black Scoter was reported at Plaster Reservoir by
Matt Hofeditz.
DENVER COUNTY:
—On October 31 a Pacific Loon was reported at Marston Reservoir-West End.
First reported on October 25 by Doug Kibbe.
EAGLE COUNTY:
--On November 3 a Rusty Blackbird was reported at Lake Creek Village
wetlands by Jennifer Prusse. This area is between I-70 and the Eagle River
west of the Edwards Exit. See Jennifer's eBird checklist.
EL PASO COUNTY:
--On November 3 an immature Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at the
feeder set-up within Red Rock Canyon Open Space, first reported by Jim
Merritt on Oct. 30.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 4 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 4 a Pacific Loon was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on November 3 by John Drummond. Also, a Common Loon on
the lake.
--On November 2 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Standley Lake Park, south
shore, by David and Mitchell Bailey.
--On November 2 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Tucker Lake by James
McCall.
--On November 1 a Winter Wren was reported from the Waterton Canyon Trail
(39.4839095, -105.1127136) by Loren Merrill.
KIOWA COUNTY:
--On November 2 a Red-throated Loon thought to be a continuing adult bird
from a week ago was reported from NeeNoshe Res by the team of Glenn Walbek,
Steve Larsen and Steve Mlodinow.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 5 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp on the 3rd. Please post
sightings to cobirds. Seen today the 5th on Trilby south of the dump on the
electric transmission poles.
--On November 3 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre
#4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be
viewed from CR11.
--On November 3 (3) imm/f type Surf Scoters were reported at Douglas
Reservoir by Dave Leatherman.
--On November 2 (5) Tundra Swans were reported from Douglas Reservoir by
John Shenot and mob. Rachel Hopper reported seeing what she thought were
the same birds later in the day at North Poudre #4 Reservoir (closed
access, view from CR11).
--On November 2 (5) Tundra Swans were reported from Bee Lake #5 by Dean
Winegar. This is probably the same group reported from both Douglas Res.
and North Poudre #4.
--On November 2 a very out of place Juniper Titmouse was reported from the
East Longs Peak Trail in RMNP by Russell Hillsley. No photos but well
described.
--On November 2 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the north end of
Horseshoe Lake as viewed from 57th in Loveland, first reported by Nick
Komar on October 30.
--On November 2 an Ovenbird was reported from Connected Lake S.P. by Art
Reisman (see eBird checklist for details).
--On November 2 (2) Tundra Swans were reported from the Cobb Lake Unit of
Wellington SWA, first reported by Andy Bankert on November 1.
--On November 1 a Tundra Swan was reported at Lake Estes in Estes Park by
Marc Hemmes.
--On November 1 a Rusty Blackbird was reported along a flowing ditch nw of
the nw corner of Boxelder Reservoir #3 (Smith Reservoir SWA) on the east
side of Larimer CR11 north of 66 Road. The bird frequents a weir area with
dripping water about 50 yards east of, and viewable from, CR11. There is a
green metal gate along CR11 and walk-ins from here are allowed along a
two-lane dirt road e of the gate to access views of the ditch. First
reported on 30 October by Dave Leatherman.
--On October 31 (5) Trumpeter Swans were reported at the north end of Boyd
Lake S.P. (fee area) by Judie Wright.
--On October 31 (3, then 4) Tundra Swans, 2a and 2i, were reported at the
north end of Boyd Lake S.P. first by Judie Wright, then Derek Hill.
--On October 31 an immature Long-tailed Duck was reported in the north end
of Boyd Lake S.P. by Derek Hill.
MESA COUNTY:
—On November 5 a Tundra Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P. By Mike
Henwood.
--On November 4 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where
a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
--On November 3 a Pacific Loon was reported from Highline Lake S.P., first
reported on November 2 by Jon Horn.
MORGAN COUNTY:
—On November 5 (2) Long-tailed Ducks on the south side or the marina of
Jackson Lake reported by Norm Lewis on the 3rd.
PARK COUNTY:
--On November 2 (4) Tundra Swans were reported at Spinney Mountain
Reservoir S.P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On November 2 (6) Surf Scoters were reported at Spinney Mountain
Reservoir S.P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On November 2 a Long-tailed Duck was reported diving with the scoters at
Spinney Mountain Reservoir S. P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On October 31 (21) Tundra Swans, yes 21, were reported at Spinney
Mountain Reservoir S.P. in South Park by David Tonnessen
--On October 31 (19) Tundra Swans, yes 19, were reported at Eleven Mile
Reservoir in South Park by David Tonnessen. Also reported here was a
Chestnut-collared Longspur, rare for any of Colorado's mountain parks.
OURAY COUNTY:
--On November 3 a late Western Tanager was reported on Chipeta Drive in
Ridgway by Don Marsh.
RIO GRANDE COUNTY:
—On November 4 a Tundra Swan was reported at 1689 Cnty Rd 18, Del Norte by
David Kenvin.
ROUTT COUNTY:
—On October 31 a Dunlin was reported at Lake Catamount in Seamboat Sorings
by Grey Barbie.
WELD COUNTY:
--On October 28 a Dunlin was reported at the North end of Union Reservoir
by Susan Rosine.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
--On November 4 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported in the Arapaho NF at Lake
Dillon (39.5958,-106.0896) by Misty Walters.
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Date: 11/5/19 8:55 pm From: Dave Cameron <davednvr7...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Woodcock bd snipe Arapahoe county
Sure, what's the location...?
Dave Cameron
Denver
On Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 12:58:51 PM UTC-6, fiddlenurs wrote:
>
> While birding at South platte park, a bird that had been identified as a
> snipe by another Birder was watched. He had the exact gate of the Woodcock
> with His rump obbing up-and-down continuously. He was going using his beak
> probe the soil. Do snipes also have this type of walking behavior?
> We were across the river and I didn’t have my scope. We have pictures
> on a camera that we need to download to a computer before I can share it.
> I’ll send a location if anyone feels like this would be a Woodcock
> instead of a snipe.
>
> Deb Carstensen Arapahoe county
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Date: 11/5/19 8:49 pm From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?
Ben, et al, Cody Porter's neighbors were nothing but welcoming and friendly during the 2 days I was in Laramie looking for the bird. I am unaware of any conflict between the birders, quite a few of whom were local, and any of the neighbors. One neighbor invited me into his yard and made me feel very welcome. I believe the officer was there enforcing some parking permit requirement as this neighborhood is just up the street from U of W and apparently the parking can be tight. I didn't have any problems parking as I was just north of Cody's yard/area on a part of the street where there weren't any parking restrictions. Ira Sanders Golden
On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 9:28 PM Ben S <benrmnp...> wrote:
> I went up to Laramie today to try for the Red-flanked Bluetail around 1 > pm. No luck. While driving through the spot it was reported, I saw a couple > of birders. Asked them if they had any luck, they hadn't. I went to look > for a good parking spot. No luck on that. I am driving back through and I > see police talking to some people. Now I don't know this for sure, but I > assumed one of the neighbors was suspicious of all the people with binos > and cameras and called the police. Not wanting to be part of whatever was > going on, and since the bird was nowhere to be seen, I decided to accept my > loss and head back toward Colorado. I stopped at Turtle Rock on my way back > to Colorado. Most notable birds were eight Clark's Nutcrackers and a Golden > crowned Kinglet. As for the Red-flanked Bluetail, I think it was a one day > wonder. Apparently the Farralone Islands, California, had one on November > 3rd. Probably not the same bird. This may be wishful thinking, but maybe we > should keep an eye out for one here in Colorado for the next couple weeks! > > Ben Sampson > CENTENNIAL, CO > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<a03d221b-e4ef-4001-b622-494cd8861320...> > . >
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Date: 11/5/19 8:42 pm From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunner14...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon in Larimer County
Way to go Brandon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another shot at a ridiculous policy. This censorship by eBird shows just how important Cobirds is. Ira Sanders
On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM Brandon <flammowl17...> wrote:
> You can see Diane's excellent photos pf the Gyrfalcon at > https://ebird.org/profile/NjczOTc0/US-CO > > Brandon Percival > Pueblo West, CO > > > On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 5:58 PM Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> wrote: > >> Diane, any photos of the Gyrfalcon will not be visible to anyone but you >>> on your checklist, even if the bird is confirmed, because ebird labels that >>> bird as a sensitive species. In fact, the Gyrfalcon itself will not even >>> show as one of the species on the checklist to the public, which is ebird's >>> way of protecting the location of the sighting. If you want others to be >>> able to see your photos (which is completely up to you) you will have to >>> post the links of each individual photo from the Macaulay library. >> >> Just letting you know that what you see on your checklist from your >> account is not the same as what we see! >> Congrats on photographing the Gyr!!! >> Joe Kipper >> Fort Collins >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<03d57e15-79c0-4f24-86cd-774eef6a12b4...> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<03d57e15-79c0-4f24-86cd-774eef6a12b4...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA%<2BXeEuVfc-1VJQC2V9k2hMCgFHijbePOUq4cVGXNV8RiCnOtLg...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CA%<2BXeEuVfc-1VJQC2V9k2hMCgFHijbePOUq4cVGXNV8RiCnOtLg...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
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Date: 11/5/19 8:28 pm From: Ben S <benrmnp...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?
I went up to Laramie today to try for the Red-flanked Bluetail around 1 pm. No luck. While driving through the spot it was reported, I saw a couple of birders. Asked them if they had any luck, they hadn't. I went to look for a good parking spot. No luck on that. I am driving back through and I see police talking to some people. Now I don't know this for sure, but I assumed one of the neighbors was suspicious of all the people with binos and cameras and called the police. Not wanting to be part of whatever was going on, and since the bird was nowhere to be seen, I decided to accept my loss and head back toward Colorado. I stopped at Turtle Rock on my way back to Colorado. Most notable birds were eight Clark's Nutcrackers and a Golden crowned Kinglet. As for the Red-flanked Bluetail, I think it was a one day wonder. Apparently the Farralone Islands, California, had one on November 3rd. Probably not the same bird. This may be wishful thinking, but maybe we should keep an eye out for one here in Colorado for the next couple weeks!
Ben Sampson
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Date: 11/5/19 8:07 pm From: Scott Somershoe <ssomershoe...> Subject: [cobirds] Jackson Lake SP, Tufted Duck update (no)
All,
I’m sure many of you are saying “wait, what?” to that subject line. The report from Norm Lewis yesterday got a little lost in the hubbub of the bluetail and the mythical Gyrfalcon (big gyr dipper here!).
Anyway, Norm nicely photo’d one of the Long-tailed Ducks at Jackson Lake SP, Morgan Co. on Sunday and inadvertently photo’d a TUFTED DUCK! I was reviewing flagged reports in eBird and spotted the Tufted Duck next to a Long-tailed Duck! I’m thrilled Norm added a lot of photos of the Long-tailed!! Well done sir! Bittersweet though. There are 4 previous accepted records of Tufted Duck in CO.
Anyway, I spent several hours today scanning the lake after the frozen fog lifted about 945. I gave myself a headache scoping the lake and looking at every scaup and finding various species here and there. There were a lot of Lesser Scaup, a couple Greaters, and a lot of other birds around the western and southern half of the lake. I never found the Tufted in spite of ideal viewing conditions. It was clear, sunny and calm. Beautiful day and a well spent day regardless (of the Gyr showing well!!).
I did relocate one Long-tailed duck and every time I saw it (on maybe on 1/5 of my scans as it was diving a lot), I was waiting for the Tufted to appear. Alas that never happened.
Another joy was watching a Merlin give a flock of starlings fits. So fun to watch Merlin’s hunt (or play/tease with potential prey). A Barn Owl was in the Russian Olives, but I didn’t find any Long-eared owls. A gray catbird was calling and carrying on as well this morning.
I hope someone can relocate this Tufted! Please report here on CO-Birds about success or otherwise.
Cheers,
Scott Somershoe
Littleton CO
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Date: 11/5/19 6:01 pm From: Lisa Carp <elefntseal...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?
If anyone is going up on Thursday (if the bird is still there) I'd be happy
to drive or ride with anyone.
Lisa Carp
On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 7:45 AM Joe Roller <jroller9...> wrote:
> Several of you have asked me for information about this "way lost" bird,
> found
> yesterday by Cody Porter, a savvy birder in nearby Laramie, Wyoming.
> Kudos to Cody for getting "the word" out promptly!
>
> That Bluetail has become known as the "Laramie Rarity". (Say in fast three
> times).
> A few Colorado birders made it up to the Equality State yesterday, Nov 4,
> and many
> more are on the scene or en route at this very moment.
>
> Honestly, I had never even heard of this species, so I studied up on it a
> bit, using
> eBird maps and other on-line sources. Might as well share what I learned.
> Any of this can be amended or corrected by more knowledgable birders or
> those who have actually seen the bird.
>
> The *Red-flanked Bluetail* is an old world flycatcher (formerly thought
> to be
> a kind of thrush) that breeds in cooler climates of Northern Europe and
> Asia,
> eg, Scandinavia, Russia, northern China and south into more temperate
> parts of
> southern China, Japan, etc.
>
> The Scandinavian population migrates southwest to England, France, etc,
> with
> some straying further to Mediterranean countries, but NOT to the eastern
> US, as many
> other "overshoot" species have done.
> The Asiatic breeding Buetails migrate pretty much due south to spend the
> winter in southern China and Japan, with records as far south as Vietnam.
>
> And a few individuals, perhaps with a faulty GPS in their brains, migrate
> east and southeast,
> showing up to winter in Alaska and the US west coast, as far south as Los
> Angeles.
>
> These vagrants have stayed for months, attracting hundreds of eager
> birders from all over the US. The
> closest one ever got to Colorado was the Bluetail that spent the winter of
> 2016-17 in far western Idaho,
> where some intrepid Colorado birders were able to see it.
>
> BUT there are no US records of Red-flanked Bluetail for any points east of
> Idaho until yesterday, when
> the Laramie rarity (kind of rhymes) was found and photographed.
>
> Why drive that far to see this Bluetail? Check out the airfare to other
> places you could find one,
> like Sweden,Finland or that other popular Bluetail breeding site near Lake
> Baikal, Дорога до Теплых озер (Tepli Ozera access track).
>
> Will it survive the cool Wyoming winter? Only if it has a consistent food
> supply and is carrying
> a lucky rabbit's foot, BUT the bird is sure to arrive in Colorado soon if
> it continues on its apparent southeasterwardly
> journey.
> So keep those mealworms handy, and watch your feeder continuously. You too
> could enjoy 500 birders crowding into
> your kitchen for a glimpse of this year's rarity, Red-flanked Bluetail!
>
> Thanks and good birding!
> Joe Roller, Denver
>
> PS
> IF you plan to seek out the Bluetail, work up a carload, pack up, and go
> the alley near this address:
> 658 1/2 North 9th Street, Laramie, WY.
> The homeowner, Cody Porter, has welcomed birders so far, but of course
> that could change,
> based on the historic observation that "life happens".
>
> The exact site is pinpointed on the eBird hotspot map, labelled:
> "stakeout Red-flanked Bluetail, Laramie, 2019"
> That hotspot can be used even if the bird has moved a few blocks.
>
>
>
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On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 5:58 PM Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> wrote:
> Diane, any photos of the Gyrfalcon will not be visible to anyone but you >> on your checklist, even if the bird is confirmed, because ebird labels that >> bird as a sensitive species. In fact, the Gyrfalcon itself will not even >> show as one of the species on the checklist to the public, which is ebird's >> way of protecting the location of the sighting. If you want others to be >> able to see your photos (which is completely up to you) you will have to >> post the links of each individual photo from the Macaulay library. > > Just letting you know that what you see on your checklist from your > account is not the same as what we see! > Congrats on photographing the Gyr!!! > Joe Kipper > Fort Collins > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to cobirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<03d57e15-79c0-4f24-86cd-774eef6a12b4...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/<03d57e15-79c0-4f24-86cd-774eef6a12b4...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
Date: 11/5/19 4:58 pm From: Joe Kipper <joe.kipper28...> Subject: [cobirds] Re: Gyrfalcon in Larimer County
> > Diane, any photos of the Gyrfalcon will not be visible to anyone but you > on your checklist, even if the bird is confirmed, because ebird labels that > bird as a sensitive species. In fact, the Gyrfalcon itself will not even > show as one of the species on the checklist to the public, which is ebird's > way of protecting the location of the sighting. If you want others to be > able to see your photos (which is completely up to you) you will have to > post the links of each individual photo from the Macaulay library.
Just letting you know that what you see on your checklist from your account is not the same as what we see! Congrats on photographing the Gyr!!! Joe Kipper Fort Collins
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Date: 11/5/19 4:44 pm From: Diane Roberts <samatha5760...> Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon in Larimer County
Here are some photos in the link from around 8:30am today near on Trilby Road south of Larimer County Landfill. Such a treat to see! Thanks to Robert Beauchamp reporting yesterday!
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Date: 11/5/19 1:26 pm From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] OOPS! I messed up! NO SIGHTINGS of Red-flanked Bluetail Nov 5!
Very sorry. Birders hung out at the site where that bird was seen by over a dozen birders yesterday, Nov 4, *BUT NO ONE has seen it today, Tuesday, Nov 5, as of 2:10 PM*
I apologize for my recent erroneous message. Mea culpa, etc.
Date: 11/5/19 1:15 pm From: Brandon <flammowl17...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?
who saw it. none of the ebird reports i have seen, have it on their list.
On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 2:08 PM Joe Roller <jroller9...> wrote:
> DuWayne,
> FYI, four birders saw the Red-flanked Bluetail today in Laramie,
> as recently as 12:12, and reported that to eBird at the stakeout hotspot.
> So it is alive and well.
>
> Joe Roller, Denver
>
> On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 1:49 PM DuWayne Worthington <
> <duwayne.worthington...> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone seen the blue-tail today?
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 7:45 AM Joe Roller <jroller9...> wrote:
>>
>>> Several of you have asked me for information about this "way lost" bird,
>>> found
>>> yesterday by Cody Porter, a savvy birder in nearby Laramie, Wyoming.
>>> Kudos to Cody for getting "the word" out promptly!
>>>
>>> That Bluetail has become known as the "Laramie Rarity". (Say in fast
>>> three times).
>>> A few Colorado birders made it up to the Equality State yesterday, Nov
>>> 4, and many
>>> more are on the scene or en route at this very moment.
>>>
>>> Honestly, I had never even heard of this species, so I studied up on it
>>> a bit, using
>>> eBird maps and other on-line sources. Might as well share what I learned.
>>> Any of this can be amended or corrected by more knowledgable birders or
>>> those who have actually seen the bird.
>>>
>>> The *Red-flanked Bluetail* is an old world flycatcher (formerly thought
>>> to be
>>> a kind of thrush) that breeds in cooler climates of Northern Europe and
>>> Asia,
>>> eg, Scandinavia, Russia, northern China and south into more temperate
>>> parts of
>>> southern China, Japan, etc.
>>>
>>> The Scandinavian population migrates southwest to England, France, etc,
>>> with
>>> some straying further to Mediterranean countries, but NOT to the eastern
>>> US, as many
>>> other "overshoot" species have done.
>>> The Asiatic breeding Buetails migrate pretty much due south to spend the
>>> winter in southern China and Japan, with records as far south as Vietnam.
>>>
>>> And a few individuals, perhaps with a faulty GPS in their brains,
>>> migrate east and southeast,
>>> showing up to winter in Alaska and the US west coast, as far south as
>>> Los Angeles.
>>>
>>> These vagrants have stayed for months, attracting hundreds of eager
>>> birders from all over the US. The
>>> closest one ever got to Colorado was the Bluetail that spent the winter
>>> of 2016-17 in far western Idaho,
>>> where some intrepid Colorado birders were able to see it.
>>>
>>> BUT there are no US records of Red-flanked Bluetail for any points east
>>> of Idaho until yesterday, when
>>> the Laramie rarity (kind of rhymes) was found and photographed.
>>>
>>> Why drive that far to see this Bluetail? Check out the airfare to other
>>> places you could find one,
>>> like Sweden,Finland or that other popular Bluetail breeding site near
>>> Lake Baikal, Дорога до Теплых озер (Tepli Ozera access track).
>>>
>>> Will it survive the cool Wyoming winter? Only if it has a consistent
>>> food supply and is carrying
>>> a lucky rabbit's foot, BUT the bird is sure to arrive in Colorado soon
>>> if it continues on its apparent southeasterwardly
>>> journey.
>>> So keep those mealworms handy, and watch your feeder continuously. You
>>> too could enjoy 500 birders crowding into
>>> your kitchen for a glimpse of this year's rarity, Red-flanked Bluetail!
>>>
>>> Thanks and good birding!
>>> Joe Roller, Denver
>>>
>>> PS
>>> IF you plan to seek out the Bluetail, work up a carload, pack up, and go
>>> the alley near this address:
>>> 658 1/2 North 9th Street, Laramie, WY
>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/658+1%2F2+North+9th+Street,+Laramie,+WY?entry=gmail&source=g>.
>>>
>>> The homeowner, Cody Porter, has welcomed birders so far, but of course
>>> that could change,
>>> based on the historic observation that "life happens".
>>>
>>> The exact site is pinpointed on the eBird hotspot map, labelled:
>>> "stakeout Red-flanked Bluetail, Laramie, 2019"
>>> That hotspot can be used even if the bird has moved a few blocks.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Date: 11/5/19 1:08 pm From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?
DuWayne,
FYI, four birders saw the Red-flanked Bluetail today in Laramie,
as recently as 12:12, and reported that to eBird at the stakeout hotspot.
So it is alive and well.
Joe Roller, Denver
On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 1:49 PM DuWayne Worthington <
<duwayne.worthington...> wrote:
> Has anyone seen the blue-tail today?
>
> On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 7:45 AM Joe Roller <jroller9...> wrote:
>
>> Several of you have asked me for information about this "way lost" bird,
>> found
>> yesterday by Cody Porter, a savvy birder in nearby Laramie, Wyoming.
>> Kudos to Cody for getting "the word" out promptly!
>>
>> That Bluetail has become known as the "Laramie Rarity". (Say in fast
>> three times).
>> A few Colorado birders made it up to the Equality State yesterday, Nov 4,
>> and many
>> more are on the scene or en route at this very moment.
>>
>> Honestly, I had never even heard of this species, so I studied up on it a
>> bit, using
>> eBird maps and other on-line sources. Might as well share what I learned.
>> Any of this can be amended or corrected by more knowledgable birders or
>> those who have actually seen the bird.
>>
>> The *Red-flanked Bluetail* is an old world flycatcher (formerly thought
>> to be
>> a kind of thrush) that breeds in cooler climates of Northern Europe and
>> Asia,
>> eg, Scandinavia, Russia, northern China and south into more temperate
>> parts of
>> southern China, Japan, etc.
>>
>> The Scandinavian population migrates southwest to England, France, etc,
>> with
>> some straying further to Mediterranean countries, but NOT to the eastern
>> US, as many
>> other "overshoot" species have done.
>> The Asiatic breeding Buetails migrate pretty much due south to spend the
>> winter in southern China and Japan, with records as far south as Vietnam.
>>
>> And a few individuals, perhaps with a faulty GPS in their brains, migrate
>> east and southeast,
>> showing up to winter in Alaska and the US west coast, as far south as Los
>> Angeles.
>>
>> These vagrants have stayed for months, attracting hundreds of eager
>> birders from all over the US. The
>> closest one ever got to Colorado was the Bluetail that spent the winter
>> of 2016-17 in far western Idaho,
>> where some intrepid Colorado birders were able to see it.
>>
>> BUT there are no US records of Red-flanked Bluetail for any points east
>> of Idaho until yesterday, when
>> the Laramie rarity (kind of rhymes) was found and photographed.
>>
>> Why drive that far to see this Bluetail? Check out the airfare to other
>> places you could find one,
>> like Sweden,Finland or that other popular Bluetail breeding site near
>> Lake Baikal, Дорога до Теплых озер (Tepli Ozera access track).
>>
>> Will it survive the cool Wyoming winter? Only if it has a consistent food
>> supply and is carrying
>> a lucky rabbit's foot, BUT the bird is sure to arrive in Colorado soon if
>> it continues on its apparent southeasterwardly
>> journey.
>> So keep those mealworms handy, and watch your feeder continuously. You
>> too could enjoy 500 birders crowding into
>> your kitchen for a glimpse of this year's rarity, Red-flanked Bluetail!
>>
>> Thanks and good birding!
>> Joe Roller, Denver
>>
>> PS
>> IF you plan to seek out the Bluetail, work up a carload, pack up, and go
>> the alley near this address:
>> 658 1/2 North 9th Street, Laramie, WY
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/658+1%2F2+North+9th+Street,+Laramie,+WY?entry=gmail&source=g>.
>>
>> The homeowner, Cody Porter, has welcomed birders so far, but of course
>> that could change,
>> based on the historic observation that "life happens".
>>
>> The exact site is pinpointed on the eBird hotspot map, labelled:
>> "stakeout Red-flanked Bluetail, Laramie, 2019"
>> That hotspot can be used even if the bird has moved a few blocks.
>>
>>
>>
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Date: 11/5/19 12:53 pm From: DAVID A LEATHERMAN <daleatherman...> Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon near the Larimer County Landfill on Trilby in sw Fort Collins (Larimer), 5 November 2019
Here are some grainy photos taken at quite a distance of the Gyrfalcon discovered recently by Robert and updated by Diane and Joe. I know Josh also refound this same individual. Is it the same bird Andy discovered in the landfill last winter? Tough to tell because it has undergone a molt or two. Doesn't look the same, but then go look at your high school yearbook photo.
I share these just to give folks hunting for it the right search image. Josh and I last saw it about 11:30 this morning flying over the landfill heading east of Taft and down out of sight (maybe to sit on one of those low posts straight east of the landfill entrance?). The tall poles w of Taft on the Trilby extension are still the best places to camp out and wait for it. Good luck.
Date: 11/5/19 12:49 pm From: DuWayne Worthington <duwayne.worthington...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?
Has anyone seen the blue-tail today?
On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 7:45 AM Joe Roller <jroller9...> wrote:
> Several of you have asked me for information about this "way lost" bird,
> found
> yesterday by Cody Porter, a savvy birder in nearby Laramie, Wyoming.
> Kudos to Cody for getting "the word" out promptly!
>
> That Bluetail has become known as the "Laramie Rarity". (Say in fast three
> times).
> A few Colorado birders made it up to the Equality State yesterday, Nov 4,
> and many
> more are on the scene or en route at this very moment.
>
> Honestly, I had never even heard of this species, so I studied up on it a
> bit, using
> eBird maps and other on-line sources. Might as well share what I learned.
> Any of this can be amended or corrected by more knowledgable birders or
> those who have actually seen the bird.
>
> The *Red-flanked Bluetail* is an old world flycatcher (formerly thought
> to be
> a kind of thrush) that breeds in cooler climates of Northern Europe and
> Asia,
> eg, Scandinavia, Russia, northern China and south into more temperate
> parts of
> southern China, Japan, etc.
>
> The Scandinavian population migrates southwest to England, France, etc,
> with
> some straying further to Mediterranean countries, but NOT to the eastern
> US, as many
> other "overshoot" species have done.
> The Asiatic breeding Buetails migrate pretty much due south to spend the
> winter in southern China and Japan, with records as far south as Vietnam.
>
> And a few individuals, perhaps with a faulty GPS in their brains, migrate
> east and southeast,
> showing up to winter in Alaska and the US west coast, as far south as Los
> Angeles.
>
> These vagrants have stayed for months, attracting hundreds of eager
> birders from all over the US. The
> closest one ever got to Colorado was the Bluetail that spent the winter of
> 2016-17 in far western Idaho,
> where some intrepid Colorado birders were able to see it.
>
> BUT there are no US records of Red-flanked Bluetail for any points east of
> Idaho until yesterday, when
> the Laramie rarity (kind of rhymes) was found and photographed.
>
> Why drive that far to see this Bluetail? Check out the airfare to other
> places you could find one,
> like Sweden,Finland or that other popular Bluetail breeding site near Lake
> Baikal, Дорога до Теплых озер (Tepli Ozera access track).
>
> Will it survive the cool Wyoming winter? Only if it has a consistent food
> supply and is carrying
> a lucky rabbit's foot, BUT the bird is sure to arrive in Colorado soon if
> it continues on its apparent southeasterwardly
> journey.
> So keep those mealworms handy, and watch your feeder continuously. You too
> could enjoy 500 birders crowding into
> your kitchen for a glimpse of this year's rarity, Red-flanked Bluetail!
>
> Thanks and good birding!
> Joe Roller, Denver
>
> PS
> IF you plan to seek out the Bluetail, work up a carload, pack up, and go
> the alley near this address:
> 658 1/2 North 9th Street, Laramie, WY
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/658+1%2F2+North+9th+Street,+Laramie,+WY?entry=gmail&source=g>.
>
> The homeowner, Cody Porter, has welcomed birders so far, but of course
> that could change,
> based on the historic observation that "life happens".
>
> The exact site is pinpointed on the eBird hotspot map, labelled:
> "stakeout Red-flanked Bluetail, Laramie, 2019"
> That hotspot can be used even if the bird has moved a few blocks.
>
>
>
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Date: 11/5/19 9:57 am From: marimammoser <marimammoser...> Subject: [cobirds] Gyrfalcon, Larimer County
At 9:30 this morning, the Gyrfalcon was again on top of one of the metal power poles just west of Taft Hill Road. It stayed there long enough for me to get my scope out and on the bird. I watched it for 3-4 minutes, calling Dave Leatherman in the meantime. At 9:35 it flew southeast across Taft Hill Road and interacted with another falcon, possibly the Prairie Falcon. It dove and twisted and turned with the other bird until the other one left. I then lost it. Dave showed up at 9: 45 or so. We watched for another 20 minutes or so and I then noticed it had returned to the top of the 4th metal pole from the west end of the straight line of poles. We raced along Trilby to get close and were able to stop and both get our scopes on the bird. Dave also was able to get his camera out and took several pictures. The Falcon then took off circling and soaring towards the dump and we then lost it. 5 minutes later all of the gulls (approximately 1000) at the dump got up, so we think it chased or harassed them.
Joe Mammoser Fort Collins
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Date: 11/5/19 7:36 am From: Diane Roberts <samatha5760...> Subject: [cobirds] Gryfalcon, Larimer County
Trilby Road at 8:30am Elaine Wagner & Diane Roberts watched the Gryfalcon perched on a power pole before it flew towards the landfill,
Diane Roberts Highlands Ranch, CO
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Date: 11/5/19 6:50 am From: David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> Subject: [cobirds] Lesser Black-backed Gull Dillon Res, Summit
DFO trip has a 3rd cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull At Snake River inlet to Dillon Reservoir, Summit Co. Maybe a notable find for the county.
David Suddjian Littleton Co
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Date: 11/5/19 6:45 am From: Joe Roller <jroller9...> Subject: [cobirds] What's the deal on this rare Red-flanked Bluetail in nearby Wyoming?
Several of you have asked me for information about this "way lost" bird,
found
yesterday by Cody Porter, a savvy birder in nearby Laramie, Wyoming.
Kudos to Cody for getting "the word" out promptly!
That Bluetail has become known as the "Laramie Rarity". (Say in fast three
times).
A few Colorado birders made it up to the Equality State yesterday, Nov 4,
and many
more are on the scene or en route at this very moment.
Honestly, I had never even heard of this species, so I studied up on it a
bit, using
eBird maps and other on-line sources. Might as well share what I learned.
Any of this can be amended or corrected by more knowledgable birders or
those who have actually seen the bird.
The *Red-flanked Bluetail* is an old world flycatcher (formerly thought to
be
a kind of thrush) that breeds in cooler climates of Northern Europe and
Asia,
eg, Scandinavia, Russia, northern China and south into more temperate parts
of
southern China, Japan, etc.
The Scandinavian population migrates southwest to England, France, etc,
with
some straying further to Mediterranean countries, but NOT to the eastern
US, as many
other "overshoot" species have done.
The Asiatic breeding Buetails migrate pretty much due south to spend the
winter in southern China and Japan, with records as far south as Vietnam.
And a few individuals, perhaps with a faulty GPS in their brains, migrate
east and southeast,
showing up to winter in Alaska and the US west coast, as far south as Los
Angeles.
These vagrants have stayed for months, attracting hundreds of eager birders
from all over the US. The
closest one ever got to Colorado was the Bluetail that spent the winter of
2016-17 in far western Idaho,
where some intrepid Colorado birders were able to see it.
BUT there are no US records of Red-flanked Bluetail for any points east of
Idaho until yesterday, when
the Laramie rarity (kind of rhymes) was found and photographed.
Why drive that far to see this Bluetail? Check out the airfare to other
places you could find one,
like Sweden,Finland or that other popular Bluetail breeding site near Lake
Baikal, Дорога до Теплых озер (Tepli Ozera access track).
Will it survive the cool Wyoming winter? Only if it has a consistent food
supply and is carrying
a lucky rabbit's foot, BUT the bird is sure to arrive in Colorado soon if
it continues on its apparent southeasterwardly
journey.
So keep those mealworms handy, and watch your feeder continuously. You too
could enjoy 500 birders crowding into
your kitchen for a glimpse of this year's rarity, Red-flanked Bluetail!
Thanks and good birding!
Joe Roller, Denver
PS
IF you plan to seek out the Bluetail, work up a carload, pack up, and go
the alley near this address:
658 1/2 North 9th Street, Laramie, WY.
The homeowner, Cody Porter, has welcomed birders so far, but of course that
could change,
based on the historic observation that "life happens".
The exact site is pinpointed on the eBird hotspot map, labelled:
"stakeout Red-flanked Bluetail, Laramie, 2019"
That hotspot can be used even if the bird has moved a few blocks.
Date: 11/5/19 4:29 am From: Gregg Goodrich <gregggoodrich...> Subject: [cobirds] Colorado Rare Bird Alert, Tuesday November 5, 2019
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019
E-mail: RBA AT cobirds.org
Compiler: Gregg Goodrich GreggGoodrich <GreggGoodrich...> at
gmail.com
Phone : 303-655-9135
Birders 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 a 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:
Tundra Swan (Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson, Larimer, Park, *Rio Grande)
Trumpeter Swan (*Mesa, *Summit)
Surf Scoter (Larimer, Park)
Black Scoter (Bent, Broomfield,*Jefferson)
White-winged Scoter (Larimer)
Long-tailed Duck (Larimer, *Morgan, Park)
Red-necked Grebe (Arapahoe)
Dunlin (Routt, Weld)
Red-throated Loon (Kiowa, Bent)
Pacific Loon (Denver, *Jefferson, Mesa)
GYRFALCON (Larimer)
Winter Wren (Jefferson)
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Park)
Golden-crowned Sparrow (El Paso)
Rusty Blackbird (Eagle, Larimer)
Ovenbird (Mesa)
Western Tanager (Ouray)
ARAPAHOE COUNTY:
--On October 31 a Red-necked Grebe was reported amid a group of Western
Grebes at Cherry Creek SP by Glenn Walbek.
--On October 31 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Aurora Reservoir by Diane
Roberts.
BENT COUNTY:
--On November 2 a Black Scoter, perhaps a continuing bird first reported by
Steve Mlodinow in late October, was reported at Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue
Lake) by David Tonnessen.
--On November 2 (2) Red-throated Loons were reported swimming together at
John Martin Reservoir by Steve Mlodinow.
BOULDER COUNTY:
--On October 31 a Tundra Swan was reported at Boulder Reservoir by Peter
Burke.
--On October 31 a Tundra Swan was reported at Lagerman Reservoir. (3) were
first reported on October 30 by Luke Pheneger.
--On October 30 (5) Tundra Swans were reported at Barker Reservoir in
Boulder by Loren Merrill.
BROOMFIELD COUNTY:
--On October 31 a female Black Scoter was reported at Plaster Reservoir by
Matt Hofeditz.
DENVER COUNTY:
—On October 31 a Pacific Loon was reported at Marston Reservoir-West End.
First reported on October 25 by Doug Kibbe.
EAGLE COUNTY:
--On November 3 a Rusty Blackbird was reported at Lake Creek Village
wetlands by Jennifer Prusse. This area is between I-70 and the Eagle River
west of the Edwards Exit. See Jennifer's eBird checklist.
EL PASO COUNTY:
--On November 3 an immature Golden-crowned Sparrow was reported at the
feeder set-up within Red Rock Canyon Open Space, first reported by Jim
Merritt on Oct. 30.
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
—On November 4 a Black Scoter was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on October 26 by Phil Lyon.
—On November 4 a Pacific Loon was reported in Lakewood at Bear Creek Lake
Park, first reported on November 3 by John Drummond. Also, a Common Loon on
the lake.
--On November 2 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Standley Lake Park, south
shore, by David and Mitchell Bailey.
--On November 2 (3) Tundra Swans were reported at Tucker Lake by James
McCall.
--On November 1 a Winter Wren was reported from the Waterton Canyon Trail
(39.4839095, -105.1127136) by Loren Merrill.
KIOWA COUNTY:
--On November 2 a Red-throated Loon thought to be a continuing adult bird
from a week ago was reported from NeeNoshe Res by the team of Glenn Walbek,
Steve Larsen and Steve Mlodinow.
LARIMER COUNTY:
--On November 3 a gray-phase GYRFALCON, perhaps a returnee from last
winter, appeared on Trilby Road by the Larimer County Landfill in southwest
Fort Collins, reported by Robert Beauchamp. Only report has been to CFO
Facebook, so birders interested in seeing photos and details are referred
there.
--On November 3 a immature Long-tailed Duck was reported from North Poudre
#4, first reported on November 2 by Rachel Hopper. This reservoir must be
viewed from CR11.
--On November 3 (3) imm/f type Surf Scoters were reported at Douglas
Reservoir by Dave Leatherman.
--On November 2 (5) Tundra Swans were reported from Douglas Reservoir by
John Shenot and mob. Rachel Hopper reported seeing what she thought were
the same birds later in the day at North Poudre #4 Reservoir (closed
access, view from CR11).
--On November 2 (5) Tundra Swans were reported from Bee Lake #5 by Dean
Winegar. This is probably the same group reported from both Douglas Res.
and North Poudre #4.
--On November 2 a very out of place Juniper Titmouse was reported from the
East Longs Peak Trail in RMNP by Russell Hillsley. No photos but well
described.
--On November 2 a White-winged Scoter was reported at the north end of
Horseshoe Lake as viewed from 57th in Loveland, first reported by Nick
Komar on October 30.
--On November 2 an Ovenbird was reported from Connected Lake S.P. by Art
Reisman (see eBird checklist for details).
--On November 2 (2) Tundra Swans were reported from the Cobb Lake Unit of
Wellington SWA, first reported by Andy Bankert on November 1.
--On November 1 a Tundra Swan was reported at Lake Estes in Estes Park by
Marc Hemmes.
--On November 1 a Rusty Blackbird was reported along a flowing ditch nw of
the nw corner of Boxelder Reservoir #3 (Smith Reservoir SWA) on the east
side of Larimer CR11 north of 66 Road. The bird frequents a weir area with
dripping water about 50 yards east of, and viewable from, CR11. There is a
green metal gate along CR11 and walk-ins from here are allowed along a
two-lane dirt road e of the gate to access views of the ditch. First
reported on 30 October by Dave Leatherman.
--On October 31 (5) Trumpeter Swans were reported at the north end of Boyd
Lake S.P. (fee area) by Judie Wright.
--On October 31 (3, then 4) Tundra Swans, 2a and 2i, were reported at the
north end of Boyd Lake S.P. first by Judie Wright, then Derek Hill.
--On October 31 an immature Long-tailed Duck was reported in the north end
of Boyd Lake S.P. by Derek Hill.
MESA COUNTY:
--On November 4 a Trumpeter Swan was reported at Highline Lake S.P., where
a pair was first reported on October 30 by Carol Ortenzio.
--On November 3 a Pacific Loon was reported from Highline Lake S.P., first
reported on November 2 by Jon Horn.
MORGAN COUNTY:
—On November 3 (2) Long-tailed Ducks on the south side of Jackson Lake
reported by Norm Lewis on the 3rd.
PARK COUNTY:
--On November 2 (4) Tundra Swans were reported at Spinney Mountain
Reservoir S.P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On November 2 (6) Surf Scoters were reported at Spinney Mountain
Reservoir S.P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On November 2 a Long-tailed Duck was reported diving with the scoters at
Spinney Mountain Reservoir S. P. by Joey Kellner's DFO group.
--On October 31 (21) Tundra Swans, yes 21, were reported at Spinney
Mountain Reservoir S.P. in South Park by David Tonnessen
--On October 31 (19) Tundra Swans, yes 19, were reported at Eleven Mile
Reservoir in South Park by David Tonnessen. Also reported here was a
Chestnut-collared Longspur, rare for any of Colorado's mountain parks.
OURAY COUNTY:
--On November 3 a late Western Tanager was reported on Chipeta Drive in
Ridgway by Don Marsh.
RIO GRANDE COUNTY:
—On November 4 a Tundra Swan was reported at 1689 Cnty Rd 18, Del Norte by
David Kenvin.
ROUTT COUNTY:
—On October 31 a Dunlin was reported at Lake Catamount in Seamboat Sorings
by Grey Barbie.
WELD COUNTY:
--On October 28 a Dunlin was reported at the North end of Union Reservoir
by Susan Rosine.
SUMMIT COUNTY:
--On November 4 (2) Trumpeter Swans were reported in the Arapaho NF at Lake
Dillon (39.5958,-106.0896) by Misty Walters.
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Tuesday, November 12
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