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15 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 16, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 15 Mar Happy Birthday Colorado Birding Society [Bryan Ehlmann ] 15 Mar Virginia Rail, Cinnamon Teal and 2 Yellow rumped Warblers, Beaver pond at Cherry Creek State Park ["Jacob Washburn" ] 15 Mar Barrow's Goldeneyes, Adams County; Eurasian Wigeon, Mesa County [Jerry Petroski ] 15 Mar Harlan's Hawk @ Ft. Collins ["dixie_smith500" ] 15 Mar Lesser Black-backed Gull at Aurora Reservoir, Arapahoe County [] 15 Mar New Yard-bird in La Veta, Huerfano County ["goldiloucks" ] 14 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 15, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 14 Mar Greater White-fronted Goose/Greeley ["Gary" ] 14 Mar barn owls are back [Lou Mazzola ] 13 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 14, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 12 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 13, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 12 Mar Larimer Co. Highlights ["dixie_smith500" ] 12 Mar Denver Cty Barrow's Goldeneye & Juniper Titmouse Photo [Rebecca Kosten ] 11 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 12, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 11 Mar Adams County birds [Jerry Petroski ] 11 Mar La Veta, Huerfano County: Rosy-Finches, Lewis's Wp, Scrub Jay, etc. ["goldiloucks" ] 10 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 11, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 10 Mar Great tailed Grackles north of Barr Lake State Park Adams County [Jerry Petroski ] 10 Mar Additional Tuesday 3/9 birds [Richard Stevens ] 10 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 10, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 10 Mar Barrow's Goldeneye Photos/Fort Collins ["Gary" ] 9 Mar Snow Goose north of Ft Collins [Penny Bauer ] 9 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 9, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 8 Mar Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson County [Terry Michaels ] 7 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 8, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 08 Mar WCR 122/124 Ponds/Weld ["Gary" ] 7 Mar Harris's Sparrow, Snow Goose and Rusty Blackbirds [Rebecca Kosten ] 7 Mar Cherry Creek Reservoir early Sunday morning [Richard Stevens ] 7 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 7, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 6 Mar Rocky Mountain Arsenal and Denver lakes to east [Jerry Petroski ] 06 Mar Broad-winged Hawk @ Ft. Collins ["dixie_smith500" ] 6 Mar Common Redpoll Garfield Co still +other local tidbits ["Dick Filby" ] 6 Mar Barrow's Goldeneye still near Florida Avenue Denver County [Terry Michaels ] 06 Mar Red-Shouldered Hawk ["daveelens" ] 5 Mar March 6, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 05 Mar White-winged Crossbills (Finally)/Fort Collins ["Gary" ] 4 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 5, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 4 Mar Cherry Creek State Park [Jerry Petroski ] 4 Mar Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Adams County [Richard Stevens ] 4 Mar Around Ft Collins [Penny Bauer ] 04 Mar Barrow's Goldeneye @ Larimer Co. ["dixie_smith500" ] 04 Mar Spring Coming ... Weld/Larimer ["Gary" ] 4 Mar Barrow's Goldeneye, Florida & Platte River, Denver County [Terry Michaels ] 04 Mar La Veta, Huerfano County: Lewis's Wp, W-w Dove, Scrub Jay, etc. ["goldiloucks" ] 4 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 4, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 03 Mar Broad-winged Hawk @ Ft. Collins ["dixie_smith500" ] 3 Mar Barrows Goldeneye in Ft. Collins [Terry Ryan ] 3 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 3, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 03 Mar Ptarmigans in Breckenridge, Summit county ["mesaverde_99" ] 2 Mar Jefferson County, no Rusty Blackbird, yes Golden-crowned Sparrow [Rebecca Kosten ] 2 Mar Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 2, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 01 Mar New Fort Collins Birding Site/Larimer ["Gary" ] 01 Mar Broad-winged Hawk @ Ft. Collins ["dixie_smith500" ] 28 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 1, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 28 Feb Mountain Bluebirds/Nunn ["Gary" ] 28 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 28, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 27 Feb Summit County [Gary Zeeto ] 27 Feb Joint "Nunn Guy" and Boulder County Audubon Raptor Trip Results/Nunn ["Gary" ] 27 Feb Odds and ends, no bird report [Richard Stevens ] 26 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 27, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 26 Feb Great-tailed Grackle, Adams Cty [Rebecca Kosten ] 26 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 26, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 26 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 26th, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 26 Feb Rosy-Finch still in La Veta, Huerfano ["goldiloucks" ] 25 Feb Ross's Goose, Denver Cty; Tundra Swans, Mesa Cty [Rebecca Kosten ] 25 Feb Barrow's Goldeneye at Florida and Platte River Denver County [Terry Michaels ] 25 Feb Harris's Sparrow Adams County Rocky Mountain Arsenal [Gary Weston ] 25 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 25, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 25 Feb American Dipper in Adams Co today ["Marcia" ] 23 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 24, 2010 [Amy Davenport ] 23 Feb Adams and Denver County on Tuesday [Richard Stevens ] 23 Feb Ptarmigan on Loveland Pass [Randy Cross ] 23 Feb Platte River at 88th Avenue, Adams County [Rebecca Kosten ] 23 Feb Rocky Mountain Harris's Sparrow [Jerry Petroski ] 23 Feb Common Redpoll Carbondale again ["Dick Filby" ] Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 16, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:56:30 -0700 (PDT) Hello cobirders, New reports from Monday: Arapahoe (Lesser Black-backed Gull) Jefferson (White-throated Sparrow, Golden-crowned Sparrow) Adams (Barrow's Goldeneye) Boulder (Barrow's Goldeneye) Larimer (White-winged Crossbill) Huerfano (Rosy Finches) Mesa (Eurasian Wigeon) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Arapahoe County Yesterday, Stevens relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Cryder, 3/14) at Aurora Reservoir. Jefferson County Yesterday, Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Brown, 12/19) behind the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 3/13, Scott Severs relocated the JUNIPER TITMOUSE (Clark, 3/7) at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. On 3/11, Warren Finch relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). On 3/10, Stevens relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (latest: Bass Lake). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated the pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/9) on the S. Platte River at 20 yards upstream of the green/white tower south of 88th avenue. On 3/14, Jacob Washburn and Amy Davenport relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 3/13, Kosten relocated 12+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. Boulder County Yesterday, Lamoureux reported a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Walden Ponds. Larimer County Yesterday, Leatherman relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. On 3/12, Dixie Smith found a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at North Poudre Reservoir #3. Dixie Smith relocated a GREATER SCAUP (Ryan, 3/6) at the LaFarge Canal and Pond. Dixie Smith found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Prospect Ponds. On 3/9, Birchmeier relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. Huerfano County Yesterday, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES at her La Veta yard. On 3/11, Jensen had a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Weld County On 3/14, Gary Lefko found a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at the Greeley Gravel Ponds at 35th Avenue. On 3/12, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 3/3 and 3/4,Stevens found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (northwest area). Douglas County On 3/11, Stevens relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Ehlmann relocated 3 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER along Highway 67, west of Sedalia, just east of Rampart Range Road. On 3/10, Stevens found 4 WILD TURKEY along Castlewood Canyon Road at 0.3 miles north of the Winkler Ranch entrance. Denver County On 3/9, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Yuma County On 3/8, Stevens found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS at the CR 45 lek. Ehlmann reported from Hale Ponds: LONG-EARED OWL, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Mesa County Yesterday, Bob Bradley relocated a male EURASIAN WIGEON (Stigen, 3/14) on the Colorado River. Search the Blue Heron section parking lot and put in ramp along Redlands Parkway. Jackson County On 3/13, Jacob Washburn relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. On 3/9, Stevens found Greater Sage-Grouse along CR 26, north of Highway 14. Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Summit County On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Happy Birthday Colorado Birding Society From: Bryan Ehlmann <graybirder AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:13:02 -0600 Happy Birthday Colorado Birding Society! Richard Stevens began CoBus on the Ides of March 15 years ago! In conjunction with the CoBus website and "Colorado Field Notes", Richard has provided the most comprehensive source of information on Colorado Birds and Birding! The hours Richard has put into developing and updating the material has been a great resource for out of state birders as well as Colorado Birders. Thanks very much Richard! Mucho thanks also to Sue Ehlmann (yes a relation) and all the Colorado birders who have supplied bird sightings and photographs to share! Some very good photographers have made "Colorado Field Notes" and the CoBus photo library a great attraction. You will not find a more comprehensive bird source in Colorado! Enjoy and great birding to all in 2010 and beyond! Bryan Ehlmann, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ Subject: Virginia Rail, Cinnamon Teal and 2 Yellow rumped Warblers, Beaver pond at Cherry Creek State Park From: "Jacob Washburn" <nynyjacobw AT gmx.com> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:35:06 -0400 Hello, I walked my dog at Cherry Creek State Park this morning. Two Yellow rumped Warblers were in the tall trees south of the 12 mile Beaver Pond. I also saw a Virginia Rail along the southeast shore. A male Cinnamon Teal was at the north end of same pond. Good birding! Jacob Washburn Subject: Barrow's Goldeneyes, Adams County; Eurasian Wigeon, Mesa County From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:24:02 -0400 (EDT) Hello birders, Adams County Richard Stevens reports a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes on the South Platte River at 20 yards upstream from the green and white tower about 1/2 mile south of 88th Avenue. He hasn't found any Long tailed Ducks. Mesa County Bob Bradley reports a male Eurasian Wigeon on the Colorado River about 100+ yds upstream from the Blue Heron section parking lot and put-in ramp along Redlands Parkway. Yesterday, Lee Stigen reported a male Eurasian Wigeon at Connected Lakes State Park; along the Audubon Trail. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobird ingsociety. net16.net Jerry Petrosky, President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups. com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe .net/mailinglist s/CBDS.html ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Subject: Harlan's Hawk @ Ft. Collins From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:27:04 -0000 The Harlan'as Hawk near the I-25 weigh-station now has a mate. Dix Smith Ft. Collins Subject: Lesser Black-backed Gull at Aurora Reservoir, Arapahoe County From: bcryder AT mail.com Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:33:05 -0400 I called Richard Stevens at 5:00 AM; the only birder who I knew would not be asleep. He came over and we walked Aurora Reservoir. Yesterday, I saw an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull at the swim beach. It disappeared during the day but came back late in the afternoon. Today Richard and I found the Gull with several hundred Ring-billed Gulls and two Herring Gulls on the shore at mile marker 4.5. At 8:00 AM it flew toward the landfill. If it behaves like yesterday, it won't return until sunset. Bill Cryder Aurora, CO Subject: New Yard-bird in La Veta, Huerfano County From: "goldiloucks" <goldiloucks AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:53:35 -0000 We got around 8" of snow last night...and of course the Rosies were back in full force that afternoon, as it got started. Watching hundreds of them swing through the air (avoiding all the Red-winged Blackbirds) is such a treat. I love it when they visit all day. And I've discovered birds don't do Daylight Savings Time. LOL They were not here at 6 AM this morning, but were johnny-on-the-spot at seven o'clock this morning. And they're still coming. Yes, Brown-capped, Blacks and Gray-crowned, including some coastal Hepburn's. In addition to all the regulars, I still see the Lewis's Woodpecker, 3-4 times per week, many Evening Grosbeaks, some Cassin's Finches and a Song Sparrow or two. Oddly, I've yet to see a White-crowned Sparrow this year. The most surprising birds I saw yesterday, which were a first for my yard...were Meadowlarks! Isn't it sort of early for them? I know they are around, in the fields around town, but I've never heard of them being in a yard. Perhaps the Red-wings brought them in? There were two; pictures are here: http://www.ruralchatter.blogspot.com/ Beverly Jensen, 719-989-1398La Veta, Huerfano County Colorado Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 15, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:02:17 -0700 (PDT) Hello cobirders, New reports from Sunday: Adams (Harris's Sparrow) Weld (Greater White-fronted Goose) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Jacob Washburn and Amy Davenport relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 3/13, Kosten relocated 12+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 3/11, Jerry Petrosky relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Weld County Yesterday, Gary Lefko found a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at the Greeley Gravel Ponds at 35th Avenue. On 3/12, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 3/3 and 3/4,Stevens found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (northwest area). Jefferson County On 3/13, Scott Severs relocated the JUNIPER TITMOUSE (Clark, 3/7) at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. On 3/11, Warren Finch relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). On 3/10, Stevens relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (latest: Bass Lake). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Larimer County On 3/12, Jacob Washburn relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. On 3/12, Dixie Smith found a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at North Poudre Reservoir #3. Dixie Smith relocated a GREATER SCAUP (Ryan, 3/6) at the LaFarge Canal and Pond. Dixie Smith found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Prospect Ponds. On 3/9, Birchmeier relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. Douglas County On 3/11, Stevens relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Ehlmann relocated 3 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER along Highway 67, west of Sedalia, just east of Rampart Range Road. On 3/10, Stevens found 4 WILD TURKEY along Castlewood Canyon Road at 0.3 miles north of the Winkler Ranch entrance. Huerfano County On 3/11, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Denver County On 3/9, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Yuma County On 3/8, Stevens found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS at the CR 45 lek. Ehlmann reported from Hale Ponds: LONG-EARED OWL, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County On 3/13, Jacob Washburn relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. On 3/9, Stevens found Greater Sage-Grouse along CR 26, north of Highway 14. Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Summit County On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Greater White-fronted Goose/Greeley From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:06:45 -0000 While driving around Weld county looking for/marking raptor nests I eventually made it to Greeley where the gravel pits have thawed. 35th Ave east pond is 100% open and full of usual spring ducks. Fst pond was 70% frozen and covered with geese including the Greater White-fronted. Unfortunately north of Grover a lot of small oil rigs are now dotting the landscape--what a shame. Thanks Gary Lefko/Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy" Subject: barn owls are back From: Lou Mazzola <mazzolacornoil AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:59:15 -0700 (PDT) I have a pair of barn owls I believe are nesting in the box in my back yard again this Spring.   Lou Mazzola Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 14, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:11:23 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Saturday: Adams (Harris's Sparrow, Great-tailed Grackle) Jefferson (Juniper Titmouse) Jackson (Boreal Owl) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. Kosten relocated 12+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 3/11, Jerry Petrosky relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Jefferson County Yesterday, Scott Severs relocated the JUNIPER TITMOUSE (Clark, 3/7) at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. On 3/11, Warren Finch relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). On 3/10, Stevens relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (latest: Bass Lake). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Larimer County On 3/12, Jacob Washburn relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. On 3/12, Dixie Smith found a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at North Poudre Reservoir #3. Dixie Smith relocated a GREATER SCAUP (Ryan, 3/6) at the LaFarge Canal and Pond. Dixie Smith found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Prospect Ponds. On 3/9, Birchmeier relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. Weld County On 3/12, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 3/3 and 3/4,Stevens found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (northwest area). On 3/7, Bruening reported a BARN OWL at Crow Valley Campground. On 3/6, Dave Elens relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/9) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Douglas County On 3/11, Stevens relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Ehlmann relocated 3 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER along Highway 67, west of Sedalia, just east of Rampart Range Road. On 3/10, Stevens found 4 WILD TURKEY along Castlewood Canyon Road at 0.3 miles north of the Winkler Ranch entrance. Huerfano County On 3/11, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Denver County On 3/9, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. El Paso County On 3/6, David Chartier reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at Big Johnson Reservoir. Pueblo County On 3/6, Brandon Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park. Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo 1/23) and COMMON LOON. Percival also relocated a Black Phoebe at Valco Ponds. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Yuma County On 3/8, Stevens found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS at the CR 45 lek. Ehlmann reported from Hale Ponds: LONG-EARED OWL, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County Yesterday, Jacob Washburn relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. On 3/9, Stevens found Greater Sage-Grouse along CR 26, north of Highway 14. Alamosa County On 3/7, Jeff Jones reported 2 PINYON JAYS at the entrance to the Sand Dunes National Monument. Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 3/6, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his Carbondale home (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 3/5, Filby reported 35 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Roaring Fork River, upstream of Aspen Glen, below Coryell Ranch Ponds; viewed from CR 109. Delta County On 3/5, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 3/3, Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES at Sam's Knob at the top of the Village Express Ski Lift ($26) at Snowmass Ski Area. Filby found 4 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN up the Palmer Lift in backcountry accessed via gate. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 13, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:21:58 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Friday: Larimer (Barrow's Goldeneye, Greater Scaup, Lesser Black-backed Gull, White-winged Crossbill) Weld (Long-eared Owl) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Larimer County Yesterday, Jacob Washburn relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Yesterday, Dixie Smith found a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at North Poudre Reservoir #3. Dixie Smith relocated a GREATER SCAUP (Ryan, 3/6) at the LaFarge Canal and Pond. Dixie Smith found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Prospect Ponds. On 3/9, Birchmeier relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. Weld County Yesterday, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 3/3 and 3/4,Stevens found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (northwest area). On 3/7, Bruening reported a BARN OWL at Crow Valley Campground. On 3/6, Dave Elens relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/9) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Adams County On 3/11, Jerry Petrosky relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Petrosky relocated 12+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 3/10, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. Douglas County On 3/11, Stevens relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Ehlmann relocated 3 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER along Highway 67, west of Sedalia, just east of Rampart Range Road. On 3/10, Stevens found 4 WILD TURKEY along Castlewood Canyon Road at 0.3 miles north of the Winkler Ranch entrance. Jefferson County On 3/11, Warren Finch relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). On 3/10, Stevens relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (latest: Bass Lake). On 3/10, Richard Stevens relocated a JUNIPER TITMOUSE (Clark, 3/7) at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. On 3/2, Jacob Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Huerfano County On 3/11, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Denver County On 3/9, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. El Paso County On 3/6, David Chartier reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at Big Johnson Reservoir. Pueblo County On 3/6, Brandon Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park. Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo 1/23) and COMMON LOON. Percival also relocated a Black Phoebe at Valco Ponds. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Yuma County On 3/8, Stevens found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS at the CR 45 lek. Ehlmann reported from Hale Ponds: LONG-EARED OWL, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County On 3/9, Stevens found Greater Sage-Grouse along CR 26, north of Highway 14. On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Alamosa County On 3/7, Jeff Jones reported 2 PINYON JAYS at the entrance to the Sand Dunes National Monument. Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 3/6, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his Carbondale home (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 3/5, Filby reported 35 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Roaring Fork River, upstream of Aspen Glen, below Coryell Ranch Ponds; viewed from CR 109. Delta County On 3/5, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 3/3, Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES at Sam's Knob at the top of the Village Express Ski Lift ($26) at Snowmass Ski Area. Filby found 4 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN up the Palmer Lift in backcountry accessed via gate. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Larimer Co. Highlights From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:38:18 -0000 Barrow's Goldeneye on River Bend Ponds east of Sharp Point Drive, Greater Scaup in the canal west of the LaFarge Plant on CR 7, many Mountain Bluebirds near Cobb Lake, Lesser Black-backed Gull on N. Poudre Res. No. 3, and Peregrine Falcon at the Rawhide Power Plant. Dix Smith Ft. Collins Subject: Denver Cty Barrow's Goldeneye & Juniper Titmouse Photo From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:18:54 -0700 Hello cobirders, Denver County Terry Michaels relocated the male Barrow's Goldeneye on the S. Platte River as he put it "quite a ways north of Florida Avenue". Jefferson County A photo of the Juniper Titmouse at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawkwatch was added to the Colorado Birding Society's Photo Library. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2 Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 12, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:13:05 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Thursday: Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye) Jefferson (Rusty Blackbird) Douglas (Lewis's Woodpecker, American Three-toed Woodpecker) Huerfano (Rosy Finches, Lewis's Woodpecker) Larimer (White-winged Crossbill) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Jerry Petrosky relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Petrosky relocated 12+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 3/10, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. Douglas County Yesterday, Stevens relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Ehlmann relocated 3 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER along Highway 67, west of Sedalia, just east of Rampart Range Road. On 3/10, Stevens found 4 WILD TURKEY along Castlewood Canyon Road at 0.3 miles north of the Winkler Ranch entrance. Jefferson County Yesterday, Warren Finch relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). On 3/10, Stevens relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (latest: Bass Lake). On 3/10, Richard Stevens relocated a JUNIPER TITMOUSE (Clark, 3/7) at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. On 3/2, Jacob Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Huerfano County Yesterday, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES and a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Larimer County Yesterday, David Leatherman relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Birchmeier relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. On 3/6, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Sparks, 3/5) at Lee Martinez Park. On 3/5, Sparks found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL. On 3/6, Terry Ryan found GREATER SCAUP at the La Farge Ditch ((Drake and Ziegler Streets). Weld County On 3/10, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 3/3 and 3/4,Stevens found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (northwest area). On 3/7, Bruening reported a BARN OWL at Crow Valley Campground. On 3/6, Dave Elens relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/9) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Denver County On 3/9, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. El Paso County On 3/6, David Chartier reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at Big Johnson Reservoir. Pueblo County On 3/6, Brandon Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park. Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo 1/23) and COMMON LOON. Percival also relocated a Black Phoebe at Valco Ponds. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Yuma County On 3/8, Stevens found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS at the CR 45 lek. Ehlmann reported from Hale Ponds: LONG-EARED OWL, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County On 3/9, Stevens found Greater Sage-Grouse along CR 26, north of Highway 14. On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Alamosa County On 3/7, Jeff Jones reported 2 PINYON JAYS at the entrance to the Sand Dunes National Monument. Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 3/6, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his Carbondale home (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 3/5, Filby reported 35 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Roaring Fork River, upstream of Aspen Glen, below Coryell Ranch Ponds; viewed from CR 109. Delta County On 3/5, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 3/3, Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES at Sam's Knob at the top of the Village Express Ski Lift ($26) at Snowmass Ski Area. Filby found 4 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN up the Palmer Lift in backcountry accessed via gate. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Adams County birds From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:34:28 -0500 (EST) Hello birders, I walked the Platte River up at Colorado Blvd this afternoon. A male Barrow's Goldeneye was on the river downstream from the green and white tower. The female was never seen? One Long tailed Duck was still on north West Gravel Lake. Most of the lakes are now open water up there. There are too many places for the ducks to go/hide. Barr Lake was still ice covered. The 24+ Great tailed Grackles are still around the feedlot south of 152nd and Piccadilly Road/north of Barr Lake. The Snow Goose was with many Canada Geese on Emerald Strand Park which is completely open water. Thirty two Canvasbacks were on the Green Valley Recreation Pond. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobird ingsociety. net16.net Jerry Petrosky, President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups. com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe .net/mailinglist s/CBDS.html ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Subject: La Veta, Huerfano County: Rosy-Finches, Lewis's Wp, Scrub Jay, etc. From: "goldiloucks" <goldiloucks AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:15:45 -0000 I saw the first Rosies of the season on December 4th. This is the third winter they come...and the numbers continue to grow. So does my bird-seed bill! Not only do the numbers grow, but they no longer come only when it snows. For the past month or so, at least some are here every day. A friend, Cole, visited on Sunday to bird my yard while on a huge birding-loop. It wasn't snowing and hadn't in several days, and yet he counted 240 Rosies! Today, after the snows of the last couple of days...the number is again at least twice that. Yes...when it's snowing, at least 500 Rosy-finches visit; I'm sure it won't go on much longer, though. Cole helped me determine that about 10% are Black and perhaps 20-25% are Gray-crowned...including several Hepburns'. The rest, of course, are Brown-capped. The only way I can keep the Red-winged Blackbirds, whose numbers also have grown exponentially, from eating me out of house and home is to stand outside after I fill feeders and spread seed. The pink-butts will come down while I stand less than six feet from where they feed. They come and go with a huge, exhilarating 'whooshhhh'. January 21st, was the first time I saw the Lewis's Woodpecker. He continues to come to the feeder for large (acorn sized) kibble nearly every day. Yesterday I saw two Cassin's Finch, I'd assume they're the same two males I've seen every few days for weeks now. I have not seen the White-winged Dove for nearly a month now. But every time I say that, it shows up. Isn't that the way of things? The other day 50 (!) Ravens congregated in a single tree, but I couldn't find the usual hawk or owl that that might indicate. Sunday there were a pair of Great-Horned Owls calling back and forth from the high evergreens. I'm happy to say I still see the occasional Scrub Jay...and have decided I was not watching them closely enough and thought they were Blue Jays...relaxed enough to have their crests 'flat'; perhaps a few have been here all along. I have not seen what was probably a yellow-eyed Brewer's Blackbird hanging with the hoards of Red-wings in a week or so...and no grackles yet. And while they don't seem wild about having the Rosy-Finches around (why would that be), when they are not, the Evening Grosbeaks sometimes number in the 30's and once I counted just over 50 on the ground at once. Many folks are telling about such numbers of the EVGB, it appears that this bird may be bouncing back a bit? I hope so. How many know the beaks of these birds turns a beautiful teal-green during breeding season? I've noticed that every year, but seldom see it discussed in print. If you're in the area and want to visit...just call. Beverly Jensen, 719-989-1398La Veta, Huerfano Countywww.RuralChatter.blogspot.com Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 11, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:13:31 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Wednesday: Jefferson (Rusty Blackbird, Barrow's Goldeneye, Juniper Titmouse) Adams (Harris's Sparrow) Douglas (Lewis's Woodpecker, Wild Turkey) Weld (Long-eared Owl) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Richard Stevens relocated a JUNIPER TITMOUSE (Clark, 3/7) at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. Stevens relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). Stevens relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (latest: Bass Lake). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 3/6, Jacob Washburn relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 3/5, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. Douglas County Yesterday, Stevens relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Stevens found 4 WILD TURKEY along Castlewood Canyon Road at 0.3 miles north of the Winkler Ranch entrance. On 3/9, Kirk Huffstater relocated 3 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER along Highway 67, west of Sedalia, just east of Rampart Range Road. Weld County Yesterday, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 3/3 and 3/4,Stevens found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (northwest area). On 3/7, Bruening reported a BARN OWL at Crow Valley Campground. On 3/6, Dave Elens relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/9) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Denver County On 3/9, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Larimer County On 3/9, David Leatherman relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Birchmeier relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. On 3/6, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Sparks, 3/5) at Lee Martinez Park. On 3/5, Sparks found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL. On 3/6, Terry Ryan found GREATER SCAUP at the La Farge Ditch ((Drake and Ziegler Streets). El Paso County On 3/6, David Chartier reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at Big Johnson Reservoir. Pueblo County On 3/6, Brandon Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park. Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo 1/23) and COMMON LOON. Percival also relocated a Black Phoebe at Valco Ponds. Huerfano County On 3/4, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Yuma County On 3/8, Stevens found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS at the CR 45 lek. Ehlmann reported from Hale Ponds: LONG-EARED OWL, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County On 3/9, Stevens found Greater Sage-Grouse along CR 26, north of Highway 14. On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Alamosa County On 3/7, Jeff Jones reported 2 PINYON JAYS at the entrance to the Sand Dunes National Monument. Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 3/6, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his Carbondale home (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 3/5, Filby reported 35 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Roaring Fork River, upstream of Aspen Glen, below Coryell Ranch Ponds; viewed from CR 109. Delta County On 3/5, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 3/3, Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES at Sam's Knob at the top of the Village Express Ski Lift ($26) at Snowmass Ski Area. Filby found 4 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN up the Palmer Lift in backcountry accessed via gate. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Great tailed Grackles north of Barr Lake State Park Adams County From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:07:18 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Hello birders, I had to go over to the Cobus office and passed Barr Lake State Park on the way home. A few Dark eyed Juncos visited the eastern feeders. Two White crowned Sparrows the under the western feeders. The flock of Great tailed Grackles at the feedlot south of 152nd and Piccadilly road was 60+. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobird ingsociety. net16.net Jerry Petrosky, President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups. com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe .net/mailinglist s/CBDS.html ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Subject: Additional Tuesday 3/9 birds From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:50:54 -0700 Hello cobirders; Some additional bird sightings from Tuesday 3/9: Douglas County Kerrie and Mike Williams saw an Eastern Bluebird and Mountain Bluebirds along Castlewood Canyon Road across from the Winkler Ranch. Kirk Huffstater relocated 3 American Three-toed Woodpeckers along Highway 67, west of Sedalia and east of Rampart Range Road. Jefferson County Kathy Mihm-Dunning relocated the Rusty Blackbirds along the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt trail, west of Interstate 70. Kansas (Near Elkhart) Lesser Prairie-Chickens have been seen on the leks near Elkhart. As with all grouse and prairie-chickens, numbers will increase as the weather warms up. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net For those you aren't signed up for "cobirders" and read Siler's site (birdingonthe.net). Presently only about half the cobirders messages are making to his site. Until the problem is corrected (we will let you know), please bookmark the following site to read complete cobirders' messages. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 10, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:14:25 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Tuesday: Denver (Barrow's Goldeneye) Douglas (Lewis's Woodpecker) Jefferson (Juniper Titmouse) Larimer (Barrow's Goldeneye, White-winged Crossbill) Jackson (Greater Sage-Grouse) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Denver County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Douglas County Yesterday, Kirk Huffstater relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Jefferson County Yesterday, Ira Sanders relocated a JUNIPER TITMOUSE (Clark, 3/7) at the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch. On 3/8, Mike Henwood relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). Terry Michaels relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (latest: Prospect Lake). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Larimer County Yesterday, David Leatherman relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Birchmeier relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. On 3/6, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Sparks, 3/5) at Lee Martinez Park. On 3/5, Sparks found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL. On 3/6, Terry Ryan found GREATER SCAUP at the La Farge Ditch ((Drake and Ziegler Streets). Adams County On 3/7, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 3/6, Jacob Washburn relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 3/5, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. Weld County On 3/7, Bruening reported a BARN OWL at Crow Valley Campground. On 3/6, Dave Elens relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/9) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. On 3/7, Huffstater relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 3/3 and 3/4,Stevens found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (northwest area). On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. El Paso County On 3/6, David Chartier reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at Big Johnson Reservoir. Pueblo County On 3/6, Brandon Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park. Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo 1/23) and COMMON LOON. Percival also relocated a Black Phoebe at Valco Ponds. Huerfano County On 3/4, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Yuma County On 3/8, Stevens found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS at the CR 45 lek. Ehlmann reported from Hale Ponds: LONG-EARED OWL, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County Yesterday, Stevens found Greater Sage-Grouse along CR 26, north of Highway 14. On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Alamosa County On 3/7, Jeff Jones reported 2 PINYON JAYS at the entrance to the Sand Dunes National Monument. Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 3/6, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his Carbondale home (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 3/5, Filby reported 35 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Roaring Fork River, upstream of Aspen Glen, below Coryell Ranch Ponds; viewed from CR 109. Delta County On 3/5, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 3/3, Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES at Sam's Knob at the top of the Village Express Ski Lift ($26) at Snowmass Ski Area. Filby found 4 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN up the Palmer Lift in backcountry accessed via gate. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye Photos/Fort Collins From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:47:18 -0000 Managed to find/photo the goldeneyes at LaFarge Gravel Pond on way to appointment. http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo Thanks Gary Lefko/Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- "Home of the Nunn Guy" Subject: Snow Goose north of Ft Collins From: Penny Bauer <pennybauer AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:31:35 -0800 (PST) Seen with bunches of Canada Geese around 9:30 a.m. along Douglas Road in wetland area one mile west of Timberline Road.   Penny Bauer Fort Collins, CO Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 9, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 03:06:34 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Monday: Jefferson (Rusty Blackbird, Barrow's Goldeneye) Larimer (Barrow's Goldeneye) Denver (Barrow's Goldeneye) Yuma (Greater Prairie-Chicken, Long-eared Owl, Eastern Screech-Owl, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Mike Henwood relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). Terry Michaels relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (latest: Prospect Lake). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Denver County Yesterday, Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Larimer County Yesterday, Leatherman relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Terry Ryan relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. On 3/6, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Sparks, 3/5) at Lee Martinez Park. On 3/5, Sparks found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL. On 3/6, Terry Ryan found GREATER SCAUP at the La Farge Ditch ((Drake and Ziegler Streets). Adams County On 3/7, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 3/6, Jacob Washburn relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 3/5, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/27, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Weld County On 3/7, Bruening reported a BARN OWL at Crow Valley Campground. On 3/6, Dave Elens relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/9) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. On 3/3, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) and found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. El Paso County On 3/6, David Chartier reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at Big Johnson Reservoir. Pueblo County On 3/6, Brandon Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park. Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo 1/23) and COMMON LOON. Percival also relocated a Black Phoebe at Valco Ponds. Huerfano County On 3/4, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Yuma County Yesterday, Stevens found GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS at the CR 45 lek. Ehlmann reported from Hale Ponds: LONG-EARED OWL, EASTERN SCREECH-OWL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 3/6, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his Carbondale home (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 3/5, Filby reported 35 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Roaring Fork River, upstream of Aspen Glen, below Coryell Ranch Ponds; viewed from CR 109. Delta County On 3/5, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 3/3, Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES at Sam's Knob at the top of the Village Express Ski Lift ($26) at Snowmass Ski Area. Filby found 4 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN up the Palmer Lift in backcountry accessed via gate. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Jefferson County From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:17:18 -0700 Hello birders, Missed the Rusty Blackbirds on a second try this afternoon, I didn't see them early this morning. The male Barrow's Goldeneye has moved from Tabor lake to Prospect lake. Good birding! Terry Michaels Centennial, CO Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 8, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 23:24:30 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Sunday: Jefferson (Rusty Blackbird) Adams (Harris's Sparrow) Larimer (Barrow's Goldeneye, White-winged Crossbill) Weld (Barn Owl) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Dick Schottler relocated a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS (Chavez, 3/5) at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 3/6, Jacob Washburn relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 3/5, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/27, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Larimer County Yesterday, Leatherman relocated the WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (Leatherman, 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Josh Bruening relocated the male and female BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) at the La Farge ditch. On 3/6, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Sparks, 3/5) at Lee Martinez Park. On 3/5, Sparks found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL. On 3/6, Terry Ryan found GREATER SCAUP at the La Farge Ditch ((Drake and Ziegler Streets). On 3/4, Dixie Smith relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) in the La Farge Ponds ditch (Drake and Ziegler Streets). On 3/3, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Smith, 3/1) (0.5 miles north of Fort Collins Country Club. Weld County Yesterday, Bruening reported a BARN OWL at Crow Valley Campground. On 3/6, Dave Elens relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/9) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. On 3/3, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) and found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Denver County On 3/6, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. El Paso County On 3/6, David Chartier reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at Big Johnson Reservoir. Pueblo County On 3/6, Brandon Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park. Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo 1/23) and COMMON LOON. Percival also relocated a Black Phoebe at Valco Ponds. Huerfano County On 3/4, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Clear Creek County On 3/6, Wilberding relocated 30 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on Guanella Pass (access from Grant side only; hwy 285). Snowshoe trip could be long to reach top. On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 3/6, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his Carbondale home (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 3/5, Filby reported 35 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Roaring Fork River, upstream of Aspen Glen, below Coryell Ranch Ponds; viewed from CR 109. Delta County On 3/5, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 3/3, Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES at Sam's Knob at the top of the Village Express Ski Lift ($26) at Snowmass Ski Area. Filby found 4 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN up the Palmer Lift in backcountry accessed via gate. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: WCR 122/124 Ponds/Weld From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:12:16 -0000 Glorious prairie day after fog lifted ... I drove out to WCR 122/124 ponds to see "what's cookin'". Species seen (photos later tonight at URL below): Mountain Bluebird (on "every road"; 3-digit total for trip) American Tree Sparrow Horned Lark Western Meadowlark Lapland Longspur Mallard Lesser Scaup Northern Pintail Ruddy Duck Common Merganser American Wigeon Green-winged Teal Gadwall Redhead Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Bufflehead American Kestrel Golden Eagle Bald Eagle Prairie Falcon Merlin Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Ferruginous Hawk Northern Harrier Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO http://ColoradoBirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy" Subject: Harris's Sparrow, Snow Goose and Rusty Blackbirds From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:58:38 -0700 Hello cobirders, Adams County Richard and I saw the Harris's Sparrow at Rocky Mountain Arsenal about an hour ago. Denver County The Snow Goose that moves between Lakecrest and Emerald Strand Park was at the latter. Definitely not the same white goose as the Ross's Goose we last saw from 15 feet at Lakecrest on 2/25. Jefferson County Dick Schottler relocated the pair of Rusty Blackbirds at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. Search west of I70 between the highway and the orange cone in Clear Creek. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ Subject: Cherry Creek Reservoir early Sunday morning From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:23:42 -0700 Hello cobirders; Thirty minutes before sunrise, I sat near Cherry Creek where it crosses the main road at Cherry Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe County). I wanted to see if any Short-eared Owls would show up over the cattails to the west; none did. Later, I relocated the Blue-winged Teal reported on 3/5 by Mark Mackenzie on the Cottonwood Creek Wetlands Pond. There was not much else moving about this morning. The Pelican count is up to 18. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 7, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 05:31:08 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Saturday: Denver (Barrow's Goldeneye) Weld (Red-shouldered Hawk) Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye) Larimer (Broad-winged Hawk, White-winged Crossbill, Barrow's Goldeneye, Greater Scaup) El Paso (Long-tailed Duck) Pueblo (Pine Warbler, Black Phoebe, Long-tailed Duck, Common Loon) Garfield (Common Redpoll, Barrow's Goldeneye) Pitkin (Rosy Finches, White-tailed Ptarmigan) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Denver County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Weld County Yesterday, Dave Elens relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/9) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area. On 3/3, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) and found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Adams County Yesterday, Jacob Washburn relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 3/5, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 3/4, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Larimer County Yesterday, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Sparks, 3/5) at Lee Martinez Park. On 3/5, Sparks found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL. Yesterday, Terry Ryan found GREATER SCAUP and relocated a male and 2 female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Ryan 3/3) at the La Farge Ditch ((Drake and Ziegler Streets). Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS (Leatherman, 11/22) at the southeast corner of Grandview Cemetery. On 3/4, Dixie Smith relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) in the La Farge Ponds ditch (Drake and Ziegler Streets). On 3/3, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Smith, 3/1) (0.5 miles north of Fort Collins Country Club. El Paso County Yesterday, David Chartier reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK at Big Johnson Reservoir. Pueblo County Yesterday, Brandon Percival relocated the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) at Pueblo City Park. Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo 1/23) and COMMON LOON. Percival also relocated a Black Phoebe at Valco Ponds. Jefferson County On 3/5, Ken Chavez found a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 3/1, Ira Sanders found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Coors Ponds (East of McIntyre and south of Hwy 58). On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). Huerfano County On 3/4, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 2/27, Ted Floyd reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN (Percival, 10/24); NORTHERN CARDINAL; 2 RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 2/26, Floyd reported from Two Buttes Reservoir: RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Garfield County Yesterday, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his Carbondale home (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 3/5, Filby reported 35 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Roaring Fork River, upstream of Aspen Glen, below Coryell Ranch Ponds; viewed from CR 109. Delta County On 3/5, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 3/3, Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES at Sam's Knob at the top of the Village Express Ski Lift ($26) at Snowmass Ski Area. Filby found 4 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN up the Palmer Lift in backcountry accessed via gate. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Rocky Mountain Arsenal and Denver lakes to east From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 17:28:46 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Hello, It was a rather uneventful day. We walked several miles around Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Adams County. Four Tree Sparrows and two Song Sparrows on the south side of Ladora. The March Wren was not seen. We watched the feeders twice for about 40 minutes total, no Harris's Sparrow. The Snow Goose moved from Lakecrest to Emerald Strand Park in Denver County. This was about 4:30 PM. Many Cackling and Canada Geese around. The Snow Goose was bigger than 99 percent of the Cackling Geese at Emerald Strand. Most of the White cheeked geese at the Green Valley Recreation Pond were very large, Canada Geese. Thirty four Canvasbacks also on this pond. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobird ingsociety. net16.net Jerry Petrosky, President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups. com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe .net/mailinglist s/CBDS.html ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Subject: Broad-winged Hawk @ Ft. Collins From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:58:54 -0000 At ca 0715, a Broad-winged Hawk was along the Poudre River in Martinez Park. Perhaps it was the same bird reported yesterday at that location. Dix Smith Ft. Collins Subject: Common Redpoll Garfield Co still +other local tidbits From: "Dick Filby" <dickfilby AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 20:13:22 -0000 Hi all, Finally, someone else got to see our Common Redpoll this morning (other than me!). I have only seen it 5x in two weeks, and today my wife got to see it too, when it visited us for about 3 minutes at 8.15am. As usual, no sooner did it arrive than it was gone again. Other sightings locally in recent days include. Up to 110 Rosy Finches at Snowmass Ski area - mainly Browncaps, a few Graycrowns of both forms, but still no Blacks so far this winter. Also saw 4 White-tailed Ptarmigan there near the top of the Palmer lift, in the backcountry accessed via the gate. There was plenty of snow on the normally wind-blown top, and these four were briefly digging for seed and shoots in a small area where the rocks were showing through. It was blowing hard, with a bit of a ground blizzard going on, so didn't spot them. Also the American Marten (aka Pine Marten) has been frequenting the vicinity of the feeder at the top of the Elk Meadows magic carpet at Snowmass ski area. Seen every second day or so, the best time is early morning (9.15am or so). This area is readily accessible from the top of the Gondola which starts at 9am (foot passenger tickets are $26 - also valid on the Village Express chairlift which accesses Sam's Knob) Bird banding (mainly for Rosy Finches which get color bands in addition to the scientific aluminum band) is again taking place most Wednesdays from c11am to c3pm for the rest of the ski season at the Wine Cabin close to the top of Sam's Knob. The exception is St.Patrick's day when there will be no banding. Birds banded last Wednesday included Pine Grosbeak, Gray Jay, Mountain Chickadee and around 25 Rosy Finches. Yesterday there were 4 Barrow's Goldeneye (incl 1 adult drake) on the Fryingpan River about 5 miles east of Basalt in Eagle County. Also yesterday there were about 35 Barrow's Goldeneye on the Roaring Fork River just upstream of Aspen Glen, and below Coryell Ranch Ponds, viewed from CR109 (Garfield County). Good birding all Dick Filby Carbondale Co Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye still near Florida Avenue Denver County From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:03:54 -0700 Hello birders, The male Barrow's Goldeneye is still on the Platte River, 20 to 30 yards north of Florida Avenue. Good birding! Terry Michaels Centennial, CO Subject: Red-Shouldered Hawk From: "daveelens" <daveelens AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:02:37 -0000 Hi Everyone The Red-Shouldered Hawk is back at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife area. It was perched in the top of a tree near the northwest corner of the wildlife area around 9:30 this morning. Dave Elens Subject: March 6, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 22:52:44 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Friday: Jefferson (Rusty Blackbird) Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, Great-tailed Grackle) Larimer (White-winged Crossbill, Broad-winged Hawk, Eastern Screech-Owl) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Ken Chavez found a pair of RUSTY BLACKBIRDS at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (directions on CoBus website). On 3/2, Jacob Washburn relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 3/1, Ira Sanders found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Coors Ponds (East of McIntyre and south of Hwy 58). On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Yesterday, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 3/4, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Larimer County Yesterday, Gary Lefko relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS (Leatherman, 11/22) at the southeast corner of Grandview Cemetery. Yesterday, Rob Sparks found a BROAD-WINGED HAWK and EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at Lee Martinez Park. On 3/4, Dixie Smith relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) in the La Farge Ponds ditch (Drake and Ziegler Streets). On 3/3, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Smith, 3/1) (0.5 miles north of Fort Collins Country Club. Denver County On 3/4, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Huerfano County On 3/4, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Weld County On 3/3, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) and found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 2/27, Ted Floyd reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN (Percival, 10/24); NORTHERN CARDINAL; 2 RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 2/26, Floyd reported from Two Buttes Reservoir: RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County Yesterday, Dennis Garrison reported a possible female GREATER SCAUP at Fruitgrower's Reservoir. On 3/4, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: White-winged Crossbills (Finally)/Fort Collins From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:03:37 -0000 Using Dave's excellent directions I ventured out from work (1030AM) a third time with hopes of finding the pair. "Three's a charm" found both foraging at top of trees in extreme (10 sec glimpse) SE corner near where this "cemetery road" bends west along golf course (Section 9). Also, some little utility shed or something on east at bend in road. Tons of siskins around. Becca Reid's "so so photos" (her words (haha)-my words would have been "excellent photos"!): http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- Hom eof the "Nunn Guy" Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 5, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 23:12:36 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Thursday: Denver (Barrow's Goldeneye) Adams (Harris's Sparrow, Great-tailed Grackle) Larimer (Barrow's Goldeneye, White-winged Crossbill) Huerfano (Rosy Finches, Lewis's Woodpecker) Delta (Chukar) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Denver County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. Yesterday, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 3/3, Beth Partin relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. On 3/1, Jacob Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Larimer County Yesterday, Dixie Smith relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Ryan, 3/3) in the La Farge Ponds ditch (Drake and Ziegler Streets). Yesterday, David Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 3/3, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Smith, 3/1) (0.5 miles north of Fort Collins Country Club. Huerfano County Yesterday, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Weld County On 3/3, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) and found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Boulder County On 3/3, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. Jefferson County On 3/2, Jacob Washburn relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 3/1, Ira Sanders found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Coors Ponds (East of McIntyre and south of Hwy 58). On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 2/27, Ted Floyd reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN (Percival, 10/24); NORTHERN CARDINAL; 2 RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 2/26, Floyd reported from Two Buttes Reservoir: RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County Yesterday, Dennis Garrison relocated CHUKAR 3/4 miles upstream from the parking lot at Pleasure Park. On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 3/3, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Cherry Creek State Park From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 20:23:24 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Hello birders, I searched for the Greater Yellowlegs reported yesterday by Bill Wuerthele at the new Cherry Creek State Park wetlands; Arapahoe County. It was not at the wetlands, the Cottonwood Creek wetland or the eastern shore. Two Bald Eagles were out on the ice. Six White Pelicans were at the east end. Gulls are starting to return in numbers. Several hundred included half a dozen Herring Gulls and the remainder Ring billed Gulls. I didn't find any sparrows. A Virginia Rail was at the south end of the 12 mile Beaver Pond. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Jerry Petrosky, President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Subject: Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Adams County From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 18:32:55 -0700 Hello cobirders; I was at Rocky Mountain Arsenal when they opened at 7:30 am. The Harris's Sparrow briefly visited the feeders north of the Visitor's Center from 8:17 to 8:25 am. The Harris's Sparrow and Dark-eyed Juncos appeared to be quite disturbed by dozens of Red-winged Blackbirds. The Harris's Sparrow stayed in brush 8 to 10 feet from both feeders; then it stayed under the bushes about 20 feet east of the eastern feeder. Later I hiked about 4 miles around the arsenal. Birds were scarce. A Marsh Wren was found in the marsh at the eastern end of Lake Ladora. Two American Tree Sparrows at the Rod and Gun Club Pond. Several dozen Ring-billed Gulls and 2 Herring Gulls around the open water at Havana Ponds. Later I walked the eastern side outside the arsenal (Buckley Road between 56th and 88th avenue). Few birds, but I got some needed exercise. Two Song Sparrows around the creek about 0.5 miles north of 56th avenue. Raptors included a Ferruginous Hawk and 2 Red-tailed Hawks. Beautiful winter day, temps in high 50s, calm winds. Tomorrow is predicted to be cold with possible rain or snow. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ Subject: Around Ft Collins From: Penny Bauer <pennybauer AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:54:17 -0800 (PST) Common mergansers in LaFarge pit near Zeigler and Drake.  Common Goldeneyes, Ring-necked Ducks, Redheads, Wigeons and Mallards in Vet Hospital pond on Drake.   Penny Bauer Fort Collins, CO Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye @ Larimer Co. From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:47:58 -0000 The three females and one male were in the ditch just west of the LaFarge Plant in eastern Ft. Collins Dix Smith Ft. Collins Subject: Spring Coming ... Weld/Larimer From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:43:57 -0000 Hi all Spring is arriving--migrating birds appearing saw 24 Mountain Bluebirds in Nunn this morning (been around last few weeks). New Fort Collins-area pond with OPEN water (aerated ponds) is full of waterfowl (Bufflehead (new), Red-breasted Merganser (new), Ring-Necked Duck, Canvasback, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Redhead)--uploaded photos from last few days and a video of ponod/waterfowl this morning: http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo http://coloradobirder.ning.com/video Directions: Go through new traffic light at the McDonald's at Mulberry and I25 to second new light; turn south go about .5 mile large pond on right; there are is another on left and two more smaller ones further south. Thanks Gary T Lefko/Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy" Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye, Florida & Platte River, Denver County From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:05:06 -0700 Hello birders, The male Barrow's Goldeneye is still on the S. Platte River, 20 yards north of Florida Avenue. Parking located near Overland Pond Park. Good birding! Terry Michaels Centennial, CO Subject: La Veta, Huerfano County: Lewis's Wp, W-w Dove, Scrub Jay, etc. From: "goldiloucks" <goldiloucks AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:26:26 -0000 I spoke too soon; the Lewis's Woodpecker is still here...I just saw him taking peanuts that I put out for the jays and magpies. I wonder where he's been the last two weeks. He sure seems happy to be back; must be refilling his larder as many times as he's visited the feeder! Speaking of jays, not only are the Blue Jays coming with regularity, but I've discovered I also have Western Scrub Jays visiting. Looking at the handsome bird, I have a feeling I've seen him before but thought I was looking at a 'relaxed' Blue Jay. Perhaps I'm a lazy birder...or perhaps these new glasses are quite an improvement, but I think they've been here before and I just didn't SEE how different they are from the Blues. And over the weekend, I also saw the White-winged Dove. I can't seem to get rid of the Eurasian Collareds and notice I hardly ever see Mourning Doves here any more; are these implants running them off, I wonder. All three Rosy-Finches continue to come, though when the weather is bad there are so many more. Perhaps 100 visited this morning, while it was closer to 300 all weekend. I think they know what time I toss out the seed! On Sunday though, things were pretty calm for the greater portion of the day, as a Cooper's Hawk sat in a huge Cottonwood overlooking the yard. He stayed for hours and hours...never did see him try for lunch, though. This must have been a female, she was quite large. It was good to have the chance to really look at her and take in the lighter nape and more rounded tail. Seems she also had very little white in the last bar of her tail coloring. Other than that, all the standards abound: nuthatches, chickadees, creepers, finches (and finally siskins again...where have they been?), Hairys, Downies, Juncos, the occasional Sparrow or Cassian's Finch and always Evening Grosbeaks...sometimes as many as 50 at a time. While the little hawk-types visit often, I've yet to see a Great-horned Owl this year. Feel free to give me a call should you be interested in birding my yard. Beverly Jensen 719-989-1398 www.RuralChatter.blogspot.com Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 4, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:19:28 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Wednesday: Larimer (Barrow's Goldeneye, Broad-winged Hawk, White-winged Crossbill) Weld (Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl) Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Great-tailed Grackle) Boulder (Lesser Black-backed Gull) Summit (Rosy Finches) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Larimer County Yesterday, Dixie Smith relocated a BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Smith, 3/1) (0.5 miles north of Fort Collins Country Club. Terry Ryan reported a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE in the La Farge Ponds ditch (Drake and Ziegler Streets). Yesterday, David Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Weld County Yesterday, Stevens relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) and found a SHORT-EARED OWL at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Adams County Yesterday, Beth Partin relocated 3 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on the northern West Gravel Lake. On 3/1, Jacob Washburn relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Yesterday, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/28, Craig Sherman relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Boulder County Yesterday, Christian Nunes relocated 3 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/26, Christian Nunes relocated an adult GLAUCOUS GULL. Jefferson County On 3/2, Jacob Washburn relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 3/1, Ira Sanders found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Coors Ponds (East of McIntyre and south of Hwy 58). On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). Huerfano County On 2/26, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Denver County On 2/25, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 2/27, Ted Floyd reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN (Percival, 10/24); NORTHERN CARDINAL; 2 RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 2/26, Floyd reported from Two Buttes Reservoir: RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Summit County Yesterday, Charles Nims relocated Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Nims also relocated 1 Rosy Finch at Blue Ridge Road. On 3/2, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Mesa County On 3/2, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Delta County On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Broad-winged Hawk @ Ft. Collins From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:16:10 -0000 At ca 0700 today, the Broadwinged Hawk was about 1/2 mile north of the FC Country Club--perched on a power pole at thesouth edge of the Serramount development. Dix Smith Ft. Collins Subject: Barrows Goldeneye in Ft. Collins From: Terry Ryan <burlyii2000 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 08:36:04 -0800 (PST)    This morning there were a pair of Barrow's Goldeneye in the warm water ditch near the LaFarge plant at the intersection of Drake and Ziegler in Ft. Collins.  Terry Ryan Larimer County Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 3, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:18:14 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Tuesday: Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow, American Three-toed Woodpecker) Mesa (Tundra Swan) Summit (White-tailed Ptarmigan) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Jacob Washburn relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Washburn found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 10 yards north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 100 yards west of the Parkview Trail. On 3/1, Ira Sanders found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Coors Ponds (East of McIntyre and south of Hwy 58). On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). Adams County On 3/1, Jacob Washburn relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lake and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/28, Craig Sherman relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Larimer County On 3/1, David Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Dixie Smith reported a BROAD-WINGED HAWK at Fort Collins Country Club. Weld County On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Ehlmann relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). Huerfano County On 2/26, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 2/26, Christian Nunes relocated an adult GLAUCOUS GULL and 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). Denver County On 2/25, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 2/27, Ted Floyd reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN (Percival, 10/24); NORTHERN CARDINAL; 2 RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 2/26, Floyd reported from Two Buttes Reservoir: RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Mesa County Yesterday, Lee Stigen relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Summit County Yesterday, Tuber reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Breckenridge Ski Area (lift ticket required; Peak 8; Double Barrel run). On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 2/26, Zeeto saw 6+ Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Delta County On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Ptarmigans in Breckenridge, Summit county From: "mesaverde_99" <dtyber AT comcast.net> Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:43:58 -0000 My husband, Harold, was up skiing today where I would not dare to go. He was up high on Peak 8 on the Double Barrel run, right near the ski area boundary when he spotted a pair of Ptarmigan hopping around in the willows. Debbie Tyber Breckenridge Subject: Jefferson County, no Rusty Blackbird, yes Golden-crowned Sparrow From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:53:16 -0700 Hello cobirders, Jefferson County Richard Stevens and Jacob Washburn missed the possible Rusty Blackbird at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. They walked Clear Creek from Youngfield to Kipling. Circled Bass Lake. They also couldn't find the Winter Wren along the Tree bridge trail. They did see the Golden-crowned Sparrow behind the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 2, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 04:50:54 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Monday: Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, Great-tailed Grackle) Jefferson (Barrow's Goldeneye) Larimer (Broad-winged Hawk, White-winged Crossbill) Mesa (Tundra Swan) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Jacob Washburn relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lake and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/28, Craig Sherman relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Jefferson County Yesterday, Ira Sanders found a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on Coors Ponds (East of McIntyre and south of Hwy 58). On 2/27, Amy Davenport relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). On 2/12, Merlynn Brown found a male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 100 feet north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 200 yards east of the Buck Gulch Trail. Larimer County Yesterday, David Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. Dixie Smith reported a BROAD-WINGED HAWK at Fort Collins Country Club. Weld County On 2/28, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Ehlmann relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). Huerfano County On 2/26, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 2/26, Christian Nunes relocated an adult GLAUCOUS GULL and 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). Denver County On 2/25, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 2/27, Ted Floyd reported from Lamar Community College: CAROLINA WREN (Percival, 10/24); NORTHERN CARDINAL; 2 RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Baca County On 2/26, Floyd reported from Two Buttes Reservoir: RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Mesa County Yesterday, Larry Arnold relocated 4 TUNDRA SWAN (Korte, 2/25) along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Delta County On 2/28, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 2/26, Zeeto saw 6+ Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: New Fort Collins Birding Site/Larimer From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:39:35 -0000 I found a new site today with open water (four ponds) and lots of waterfowl. The ponds are aerated--so I'm thinking this is only open water in area (now) just like Sharp Pointe during our winters. Ponds are along Carriage Parkway (new traffic light; turn south; ponds on both sides); just east of McDonald's on Hwy 14/I-25. It's the new residential area. Today's species: Ring-necked Duck Common Goldeneye Redhead Canada Goose Mallard American Wigeon Ring-billed Gull American Crow Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO http://ColoradoBirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy" Subject: Broad-winged Hawk @ Ft. Collins From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:54:35 -0000 At ca 0730, a Broad-winged Hawk was perched in a tree on the Ft. Collins Country Club. It's a little early for that species. Dix Smith Ft. Collins Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for March 1, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:10:04 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Sunday: Adams (Harris's Sparrow) Weld (Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl) Delta (Ross's Goose, Barrow's Goldeneye) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Craig Sherman relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/26, Stevens relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lake, pair of GREATER SCAUP on East Gravel Lake and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Weld County Yesterday, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. Ehlmann relocated LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Douglas County On 2/27, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). Jefferson County On 2/27, Amy Davenport relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). On 2/12, Merlynn Brown found a male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 100 feet north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 200 yards east of the Buck Gulch Trail. Larimer County On 2/27, David Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/16, Wild also reported one BOHEMIAN WAXWING. Huerfano County On 2/26, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 2/26, Christian Nunes relocated an adult GLAUCOUS GULL and 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). Denver County On 2/25, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County Yesterday, Lee Stigen relocated 17 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Stigen also reported 3 ROSS'S GEESE. Summit County On 2/27, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 2/26, Zeeto saw 6+ Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Mesa County On 2/25, Nick Korte reported 4 TUNDRA SWAN along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Mountain Bluebirds/Nunn From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:59:19 -0000 Mountain Bluebirds have been present for a few weeks now (we saw on our raptor trip yesterday in Carr-area). This morning we were treated to at least three males in our yard-and managed to get some decent photos through the window. Also, a Ferrug across the street and a couple of shots of the partial birding group at the Nunn Cafe. http://coloradobirder.ning.com/photo Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO http://ColoradoBirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy" Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 28, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:00:11 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Saturday: Adams (Harris's Sparrow) Douglas (Lewis's Woodpecker) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Larimer (White-winged Crossbill) Summit (Barrow's Goldeneye, Rosy Finches) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Rick Anderson relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/26, Stevens relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lake, pair of GREATER SCAUP on East Gravel Lake and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Douglas County Yesterday, Rick Anderson relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). Jefferson County Yesterday, Amy Davenport relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). On 2/12, Merlynn Brown found a male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 100 feet north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 200 yards east of the Buck Gulch Trail. Larimer County Yesterday, David Leatherman relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/16, Wild also reported one BOHEMIAN WAXWING. Huerfano County On 2/26, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Boulder County On 2/26, Christian Nunes relocated an adult GLAUCOUS GULL and 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). Denver County On 2/25, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. Weld County On 2/15, Niyo relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 2/11, Stevens relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Summit County Yesterday, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 2/26, Zeeto saw 6+ Rosy Finches (Nims) at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). Mesa County On 2/25, Nick Korte reported 4 TUNDRA SWAN along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Delta County On 2/24, Dennis Garrison relocated 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Summit County From: Gary Zeeto <gzeeto AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:07:52 -0800 (PST) Hello, Went skiing at Keystone yesterday and saw about 16 of Charles Nims Brown-capped Rosy Finches at North Peak. This morning, Barrow’s Goldeneyes are still at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Good birdin’ Gary Z Denver Subject: Joint "Nunn Guy" and Boulder County Audubon Raptor Trip Results/Nunn From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:51:23 -0000 Great day for raptoring in north Weld County. Boulder County Audubon joined us at Nunn Cafe to bring group total to "somewhere" between 20-30 (didn't get "official" headcount). Nunn Cafe served up a dozen or so raptor enthusiasts and we headed out 0830 returning 1400. We saw a total of 80 raptors (some various colors) today: American Kestrel - 15 Northern Harrier - 10 Ferruginous Hawk - 11 (including one gulping a mouse; and one eating entrails across from Nunn Cafe using his wings to deter others-very cool!) Rough-legged Hawk - 16 Unknown buteo - 8 Red-tailed Hawk - 8 Prairie Falcon - 1 Golden Eagle - 4 (including territorial display) Bald Eagle - 2 Long-eared Owl - 4-5+ Lots of fun and great hospitality at the Nunn Cafe. Thanks for tag-teaming with us Boulder County Audubon! Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO http://ColoradoBirder.ning.com/ -- Home of the "Nunn Guy" Subject: Odds and ends, no bird report From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:56:06 -0700 Hello cobirders; 1. The CoBus website has moved and shortly the old ATT site will cease to exist. Be sure to update your bookmarks: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 2. Eric Walters sent along a link to a Golden Eagle attacking a deer and would appreciate comments (be sure to put whole link on one line) http://www.ilbirds.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=da61e4b4370842b55da7d83a98913ad6&topic=32809.0 3. Has anyone ever seen a Flying Squirrel in Colorado? I received a report of a possible sighting in northwest Colorado. Do not believe there have been any additional possible sightings? Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 27, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:25:32 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Friday: Huerfano (Rosy Finches) Adams (Long-tailed Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, Greater Scaup, Great-tailed Grackle) Boulder (Glaucous Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Huerfano County Yesterday, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on West Gravel Lake, pair of GREATER SCAUP on East Gravel Lake and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on the South Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/25, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Boulder County Yesterday, Christian Nunes relocated an adult GLAUCOUS GULL and 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). Denver County On 2/25, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Jefferson County On 2/25, Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). On 2/20, Stevens relocated the Winter Wren (Hansley, 1/27) up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Stevens relocated a singing NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD (Schottler, 2/19) also. On 2/12, Merlynn Brown found a male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 100 feet north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 200 yards east of the Buck Gulch Trail. Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. Larimer County On 2/18, several birders relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/16, Wild also reported one BOHEMIAN WAXWING. Douglas County On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). On 2/14, Josh Bruening relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Weld County On 2/15, Niyo relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 2/11, Stevens relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Mesa County On 2/25, Nick Korte reported 4 TUNDRA SWAN along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Clear Creek County On 2/25, Ehlmann relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Delta County On 2/24, Dennis Garrison relocated 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Summit County On 2/21, Charles Nims saw 6+ Rosy Finches at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). On 2/17, Nims relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Great-tailed Grackle, Adams Cty From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:14:03 -0700 Hello cobirders, Ever since our power outage this morning, computers have been weird. This is a test. Richard also wanted to report that he again saw 20+ Great-tailed Grackles at the first house south of the Tree Nursery at 152nd and Picadilly Road. Sightings at 3:15 PM. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 26, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:16:36 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Thursday: Adams (Harris's Sparrow, Barrow's Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck) Denver (Barrow's Goldeneye) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Mesa County (Tundra Swan) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Denver County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Larry Modesitt relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on East Gravel Lake and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on Northern West Gravel Lakes. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/22, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. Jefferson County Yesterday, Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). On 2/20, Stevens relocated the Winter Wren (Hansley, 1/27) up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Stevens relocated a singing NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD (Schottler, 2/19) also. On 2/12, Merlynn Brown found a male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 100 feet north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 200 yards east of the Buck Gulch Trail. Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). On 2/18, Bill Blackburn reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond, 1/31). Boulder County On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). On 2/17, Blackburn relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Schmoker, 12/20) at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/16, Stevens relocated the GLAUCOUS GULL at Erie Reservoir. On 2/7, Berman relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. (Early mornings before or around sunrise are best). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. Larimer County On 2/18, several birders relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/16, Wild also reported one BOHEMIAN WAXWING. Douglas County On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). On 2/14, Josh Bruening relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Arapahoe County On 2/16, J.B. Hayes reported 6 GREATER SCAUP at a pond at the southern end of South Platte Park (access parking from South Platte Reservoir Park). Weld County On 2/15, Niyo relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 2/11, Stevens relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Huerfano County On 2/14, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). Prowers County On 2/5, David Leatherman reported from the Lamar area. At Willow Creek Park, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER south of the stone house. At Lamar Community College, NORTHERN CARDINAL and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. At Riverside Cemetery, 250+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 2/12, Ehlmann relocated EASTERN SCREECH-OWLS at Jackson Lake State Park. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Mesa County Yesterday, Nick Korte reported 4 TUNDRA SWAN along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Delta County On 2/24, Dennis Garrison relocated 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Clear Creek County On 2/23, Cross reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Summit County On 2/21, Charles Nims saw 6+ Rosy Finches at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). On 2/17, Nims relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 26th, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:31:41 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Thursday: Adams (Harris's Sparrow, Barrow's Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck) Denver (Barrow's Goldeneye) Jefferson (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Mesa County (Tundra Swan) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Denver County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Adams County Yesterday, Stevens relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/24, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Larry Modesitt relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) on East Gravel Lake and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on Northern West Gravel Lakes. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/22, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. Jefferson County Yesterday, Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Bob Brown, 12/19) below the feeders behind Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 2/24, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). On 2/20, Stevens relocated the Winter Wren (Hansley, 1/27) up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Stevens relocated a singing NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD (Schottler, 2/19) also. On 2/12, Merlynn Brown found a male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 100 feet north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 200 yards east of the Buck Gulch Trail. Pueblo County On 2/24, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). On 2/18, Bill Blackburn reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond, 1/31). Boulder County On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). On 2/17, Blackburn relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Schmoker, 12/20) at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/16, Stevens relocated the GLAUCOUS GULL at Erie Reservoir. On 2/7, Berman relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. (Early mornings before or around sunrise are best). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. Larimer County On 2/18, several birders relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/16, Wild also reported one BOHEMIAN WAXWING. Douglas County On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). On 2/14, Josh Bruening relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Arapahoe County On 2/16, J.B. Hayes reported 6 GREATER SCAUP at a pond at the southern end of South Platte Park (access parking from South Platte Reservoir Park). Weld County On 2/15, Niyo relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 2/11, Stevens relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Huerfano County On 2/14, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). Prowers County On 2/5, David Leatherman reported from the Lamar area. At Willow Creek Park, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER south of the stone house. At Lamar Community College, NORTHERN CARDINAL and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. At Riverside Cemetery, 250+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 2/12, Ehlmann relocated EASTERN SCREECH-OWLS at Jackson Lake State Park. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Mesa County Yesterday, Nick Korte reported 4 TUNDRA SWAN along Dike Road on the way to Connected Lakes State Park. On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Delta County On 2/24, Dennis Garrison relocated 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Clear Creek County On 2/23, Cross reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Summit County On 2/21, Charles Nims saw 6+ Rosy Finches at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). On 2/17, Nims relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Rosy-Finch still in La Veta, Huerfano From: "goldiloucks" <goldiloucks AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:44:32 -0000 Just a quick note to let those who are interested...I have not seen the Lewis's Woodpecker nor the White-winged Dove in about ten days. Perhaps the snow got to be too much! Quite frankly, I'm glad...I understand it is no fun having a family of Lewis's living in your yard. Still though, the Rosies continue to come. They are here nearly every day lately, but when it's snowing or has just snowed (like last night) they come here in the 100's. I'm quite sure there are at least 300 pink-butts out there right now...a huge flock of all three species. Feel free to give me a call, if you care to visit, Beverly Jensen - 719-989-1398 La Veta, Huerfano County, CO www.RuralChatter.blogspot.com Subject: Ross's Goose, Denver Cty; Tundra Swans, Mesa Cty From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:49:04 -0700 Hello cobirders, Denver County Richard Stevens reports the Ross's Goose is still at Lakecrest. He parked at Wendys, Chamber Road, north of 40th street and walked to west side of the lake to scope it. Mesa County Nick Korte reports four tundra swans along Dike Road in Grand Junction. Dike Road is on way to Connected Lakes State Park. Just as the road makes a big curve to the left (west) ...stop and look north along the river. Other viewers were Rob Modica, Larry Arnold, Andrea Robinsong. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthenet/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye at Florida and Platte River Denver County From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:13:39 -0700 Hello Rich The male Barrow's Goldeneye is again downstream of the Florida Avenue bridge. I keep missing the female also? Terry Michaels Centennial, CO Subject: Harris's Sparrow Adams County Rocky Mountain Arsenal From: Gary Weston <grwestonjr AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:12:10 -0700 Hi birders, Richard Stevens reports the Harris's Sparrow came to the eastern feeder at Rocky Mountain Arsenal at 9:35 to 9:40 AM. He didn't see it from 7:45 to 9:35 AM. Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Gary Weston, Vice-President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthenet/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 25, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:43:12 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Wednesday: Denver (Barrow's Goldeneye) Jefferson (Northern Pygmy-Owl) Adams (American Dipper) Pueblo (Field Sparrow, Great Black-backed Gull, Long-tailed Duck) Delta (Barrow's Goldeneye) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Denver County Yesterday, Stevens relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. On 2/23, Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. Adams County Yesterday, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. On 2/23, Jerry Petrosky relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/23, Stevens relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lakes, East Gravel Lake & S. Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/22, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. Jefferson County Yesterday, Cici Lee found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL up the Buck Gulch Trail (south of Pine Lake). On 2/20, Stevens relocated the Winter Wren (Hansley, 1/27) up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Stevens relocated a singing NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD (Schottler, 2/19) also. On 2/12, Merlynn Brown found a male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 100 feet north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 200 yards east of the Buck Gulch Trail. Pueblo County Yesterday, Rich Miller found a FIELD SPARROW at Runyon Lake. Search along the creek running from the lake to the Arkansas River. Miller relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL and LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23). On 2/18, Bill Blackburn reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond, 1/31). Boulder County On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). On 2/17, Blackburn relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Schmoker, 12/20) at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/16, Stevens relocated the GLAUCOUS GULL at Erie Reservoir. On 2/7, Berman relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. (Early mornings before or around sunrise are best). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. Larimer County On 2/18, several birders relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/16, Wild also reported one BOHEMIAN WAXWING. Douglas County On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). On 2/14, Josh Bruening relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Arapahoe County On 2/16, J.B. Hayes reported 6 GREATER SCAUP at a pond at the southern end of South Platte Park (access parking from South Platte Reservoir Park). Weld County On 2/15, Niyo relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 2/11, Stevens relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. Huerfano County On 2/14, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). Prowers County On 2/5, David Leatherman reported from the Lamar area. At Willow Creek Park, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER south of the stone house. At Lamar Community College, NORTHERN CARDINAL and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. At Riverside Cemetery, 250+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 2/12, Ehlmann relocated EASTERN SCREECH-OWLS at Jackson Lake State Park. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County Yesterday, Dennis Garrison relocated 13 Barrow's Goldeneyes (Robinsong, 1/6) near Confluence Park. They were on the Gunnison River upstream from the Confluence boat ramp. Garfield County On 2/23, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Clear Creek County On 2/23, Cross reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Summit County On 2/21, Charles Nims saw 6+ Rosy Finches at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). On 2/17, Nims relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: American Dipper in Adams Co today From: "Marcia" <bomaanka AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:58:47 -0000 I saw an American Dipper in Clear Creek (Adams Co.) today at about 4:10 p.m. It was just below the I-76 bridges. Bob Canter, Denver Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 24, 2010 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:03:32 -0800 (PST) Hello cobirders, New reports from Tuesday: Adams (Barrow's Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck, Harris's Sparrow) Denver (Ross's Goose) Garfield (Common Redpoll) Clear Creek (White-tailed Ptarmigan) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Denver County Yesterday, Stevens relocated a ROSS'S GOOSE (Stevens, 1/31) at the west side of Lakecrest. On 2/22, Terry Michaels relocated the male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Kingery, 12/12) on the South Platte River just north/downstream of the Florida Avenue overpass. Adams County Yesterday, Jerry Petrosky relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Beltz, 2/3) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor's Center feeders. Yesterday, Stevens relocated LONG-TAILED DUCKS (Petrosky, 1/4) and BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Stevens, 11/9) on West Gravel Lakes, East Gravel Lake & S. Platte River. (Search East Gravel Lake and the Platte River if they are not on West Gravel Lakes). On 2/22, Stevens relocated two dozen+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES (Stevens, 11/6) south of Picadilly Road and 152nd Avenue. On 2/13, Bob Canter relocated AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 12/21) at Clear Creek & I76 and downstream at the Bike path bridge. Boulder County On 2/22, Blackburn reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond (Lowell Blvd & Hwy 7). On 2/17, Blackburn relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Schmoker, 12/20) at Valmont Reservoir. On 2/16, Stevens relocated the GLAUCOUS GULL at Erie Reservoir. On 2/15, Wild at Valmont Reservoir: adult & 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL. Boulder and Broomfield County lakes are close together; gulls move between them. On 2/7, Berman relocated 3 species of ROSY FINCHES (Stevens, 10/26) at Fawnbrook Inn, Allenspark. (Early mornings before or around sunrise are best). Broomfield County On 2/21, Bill Schmoker relocated 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS at Parkside Center Pond. On 2/16, Stevens relocated from the Parkside Center Pond: 2nd cycle ICELAND GULL and adult THAYER'S GULL. (all had been there previously): Jefferson County On 2/20, Stevens relocated the Winter Wren (Hansley, 1/27) up the tree bridge trail at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (Prospect Park). Stevens relocated a singing NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD (Schottler, 2/19) also. On 2/13, Weston relocated the juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (B. Brown, 12/19) behind the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park. On 2/12, Merlynn Brown found a male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 100 feet north of the Strawberry Jack Trail at 200 yards east of the Buck Gulch Trail. El Paso County On 2/19, Cici Lee and several birders relocated the SNOWY OWL (Cippoletti, 12/27) southwest of Peyton, see CoBus website for directions. It was reportedly seen on 2/20, but several birders have missed it since then. Larimer County On 2/18, several birders relocated the pair of WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL (pair, Leatherman 11/22) at Grandview Cemetery. On 2/16, Wild also reported one BOHEMIAN WAXWING. Pueblo County On 2/18, Bill Blackburn reported from Pueblo Reservoir: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Drummond, 1/31); LONG-TAILED DUCK (Santangelo, 1/23); GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 2/13, Percival reported the PINE WARBLER (Percival, 1/18) north of the building east of Duck Lake at Pueblo City Park. Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: GREATER SCAUP; adult THAYER'S GULL; adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Percival, 12/19). Percival relocated 3 COMMON LOONS on 2/12. Douglas County On 2/17, Ehlmann relocated AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKERS along the Cheesman Canyon Trail. Stevens found 2 NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Hwy 67 (first 3 miles when road turns from paved to gravel). On 2/14, Josh Bruening relocated the LEWIS'S WOODPECKER near Louviers (see CoBus website for directions). Arapahoe County On 2/16, J.B. Hayes reported 6 GREATER SCAUP at a pond at the southern end of South Platte Park (access parking from South Platte Reservoir Park). Weld County On 2/15, Niyo relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Kellner, 11/27) along CR 48, south of Lower Latham Reservoir. On 2/11, Stevens relocated several LONG-EARED OWLS (Junda, 1/9) at Banner Lakes Wildlife Area. On 2/7, Berman relocated the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (Elens, 1/3) at the Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area (between Poudre and Wildlife Area to north). Huerfano County On 2/14, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES, a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and WHITE-WINGED DOVE at her La Veta yard. Call 719-989-1398 to arrange a visit. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/13, Todd Deininger relocated at the west end of Higbee Canyon: a FIELD SPARROW (Oswald). Baca County On 2/13, Deininger found a GREATER SCAUP at Turk's Pond. Prowers County On 2/5, David Leatherman reported from the Lamar area. At Willow Creek Park, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER south of the stone house. At Lamar Community College, NORTHERN CARDINAL and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. At Riverside Cemetery, 250+ GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Morgan County On 2/12, Ehlmann relocated EASTERN SCREECH-OWLS at Jackson Lake State Park. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Garfield County Yesterday, Dick Filby relocated the COMMON REDPOLL (Filby, 2/21) at his yard in Carbondale (call 970-704-9178 to arrange a visit). On 2/11, Dick Filby found 103 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Coryell Ranch Ponds. Clear Creek County Yesterday, Cross reported 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN on the east side of Loveland Pass. On 1/31, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the Echo Lake Campgrounds. Summit County On 2/21, Charles Nims saw 6+ Rosy Finches at the top of North Peak, Keystone Ski Area (Lift ticket required). On 2/17, Nims relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Zeeto, 10/9) on the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Pitkin County On 2/17, Dick Filby relocated 55 ROSY FINCHES at the top of Sam's Knob, Snowmass Ski Area (lift ticket required). Jackson County On 2/15, Stevens & Ehlmann relocated BOREAL OWLS near the summit of Cameron Pass. Occasionally they found a few ROSY FINCHES at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Fremont County On 2/15, Setta Moss relocated a WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER (Moss, 11/25) at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City. Mesa County On 1/17, Meade relocated a BOREAL OWL at the first pullover north of Spruce Grove Campgrounds on the Grand Mesa. Gunnison County On 1/16, Meade found a GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE along Houston Gulch Road. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://home.att.net/~birdertoo Amy Davenport, Secretary, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Adams and Denver County on Tuesday From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:09:12 -0700 Hello cobirders; Taking a break from hours updating the Colorado Birding Society's website I decided to walk the South Platte River from 88th avenue to Hwy 224 and back. At least two Long-tailed Ducks were still on the northern West Gravel Lake. A pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes were on the South Platte River at 20 yards south of the green/white tower. I only scoped East Gravel Lake from the hill at 88th avenue. Many ducks, nothing uncommon. A Northern Shrike was on the south side of Clear Creek just west of the South Platte River. Two American Tree Sparrows also along Clear Creek were the only sparrows of the hike. I passed Lakecrest and the other lakes around Chambers to Tower Roads, north of 42nd avenue. The Ross's Goose first photographed on 1/31 was feeding with two Canada Geese on the grassy hillside east of Wendys and just west of the Lakecrest property. The open water is at the eastern end of the Lakecrest lake. That is where I would suspect the Ross's Goose spends the night and mid days. Nothing uncommon was found on a drive around the DIA Owl loop. A Short-eared Owl was south of 112th and Trussville in the middle of last week. I added photos of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Harris's Sparrow and Dick Vogel's Chatfield Reservoir American Kestrel to the Most Recent Photos page of the Colorado Birding Society's Photo Library. Continued Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ Subject: Ptarmigan on Loveland Pass From: Randy Cross <randycrossrr AT aol.com> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:09:30 -0500 Birders, Two friends from Missouri found a pair of Ptarmigan on Loveland Pass. The birds were walking near the ragged rocks below the eastern side of the pass. My friends walked "to the top" of the western side and didn't find additional birds. Barrow's Goldeneyes were seen at the Silverthorne Water Treatment Plant. Best of birding! Randy Cross Centennial Subject: Platte River at 88th Avenue, Adams County From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:03:12 -0700 Hello cobirders, Richard Stevens relocated Long-tailed Ducks on Northern West Gravel Lake. Barrow's Goldeneyes on the Platte River south of the green and white tower. A Northern Shrike was 20 yards west of the confluence of the Platte River and Clear Creek. Good birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ Subject: Rocky Mountain Harris's Sparrow From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:42:53 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Hello birders, The Rocky Mountain Arsenal Harris's Sparrow made it through the latest storm. It again visited below the eastern feeder area this morning. Adams County Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Jerry Petrosky, President, Colorado Birding Society Denver, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Subject: Common Redpoll Carbondale again From: "Dick Filby" <dickfilby AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:53:10 -0000 Hi all, After going missing for a day and a half, the Common Redpoll was again at our back yard feeders around 9am for 10 minutes or so. It flew off but not before I obtained some more shots. It was again with a group of about 8 American Goldfinches. It has not returned in the past 90 minutes. If anyone wants to drop by to try your luck you would be most welcome, just call first 970-704-9178 as the feeders are not visible from the road - you will need to come into the house. Good birding Dick Filby Carbondale