- RBA
* Colorado
* Denver and statewide
* September 19, 2005
* CODE0509.19
- Birds mentioned
Red-necked Grebe
Green Heron
Broad-winged Hawk
Piping Plover
RED KNOT
CURLEW SANDPIPER
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER
RUFF
POMARINE JAEGER
LONG-TAILED JAEGER
Sabine's Gull
Caspian Tern
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Cassin's Kingbird
Cassin's Vireo
VERMILION FLYCATCHER
Tennessee Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
CAPE MAY WARBLER
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Townsend's Warbler
BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER
Palm Warbler
Hooded Warbler
Summer Tanager
Field Sparrow
- Transcript
hotline: Colorado
date: September 19, 2005
number: (303) 659-8750
coverage: Colorado statewide
compiler: Joyce Takamine
transcriber: Doug Faulkner
internet: myiodynastes@aol.com
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 19 at 4:30 a.m.
sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
To skip this recording to leave a message, press star at any time. Please
leave your name, number, detailed directions, and dates for all sightings. It
would be helpful if you would spell your last name.
Arapahoe
At Cherry Creek State Park:
--Leukering reported a RED-NECKED GREBE near the dam on September 14.
--Andrew Spencer reported a SABINE'S GULL on September 14.
--Walbek found a JAEGER on September 14 which Leukering identified as a
POMARINE. The jaeger was seen again on September 17.
--Andrew Spencer reported an immature PINE WARBLER near the swim beach on
September 15.
--Peterson reported a female VERMILION FLYCATCHER, TOWNSEND'S WARBLER, and
CASSIN'S KINGBIRD on September 16 near the swim beach.
--Olson reported CASPIAN TERNS on September 17.
Boulder
GREEN HERONS have been reported by several birders at Walden/Sawhill Ponds
recently. The last report was on September 18. A CASSIN'S KINGBIRD and FIELD
SPARROW were reported by Boswell at Doudy Draw on September 13. Two CASSIN'S
KINGBIRD were seen on September 16.
Broomfield
Semo reported a juvenile SABINE'S GULL at Great Western Reservoir on
September 16. Great Western is west of Indiana Street and south of Hwy 128.
Crowley
At Lake Meredith, Andrew Spencer reported a RED KNOT on September 17.
Douglas
At the Plum Creek Delta parking lot at Chatfield, Kellner reported a fall
male MAGNOLIA WARBLER on September 17.
Grand
A TENNESSEE WARBLER was reported by Jones at Beaver Creek Campground on
September 15. The campground is west of Hot Sulphur Springs. Take US 40 west to
50 Rd. The campground is a few hundred yard south on 50 Rd.
Huerfano
A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was found by Pieplow at Maria Reservoir on September
17. A CASSIN'S VIREO was found by Boyce and Pieplow at Lathrop State Park on
September 17.
Larimer
At the Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins:
--TOWNSEND'S WARBLER was reported by Thordarson north (40-50 yards) of the
suspension bridge on September 10 and was seen again on September 17.
--A female BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER was reported by Sparks about 100 meters east
of the suspension bridge on September 13.
--A GREEN HERON was reported by Hooper on September 17. A MAGNOLIA WARBLER
was reported by Gobris at the Sanctuary at Lake Estes on September 13 and the
bird was seen again on September 14. Also at the Sanctuary, La Fleur reported a
TENNESSEE WARBLER on September 14. At Dixon Reservoir, Smith reported CASSIN'S
VIREO and HOODED WARBLER on September 14 and the vireo was seen again on
September 16. Dixon is on CR 42C in southeast Fort Collins. A SABINE'S GULL was
reported by Wild at Duck Lake on September 16 and was seen again on September
17.
Las Animas
SABINE'S GULL were reported by Crisler at Trinidad Lake State Park on
September 17.
Pueblo County
A CAPE MAY WARBLER was reported by Percival on the east side of Osprey Picnic
Area in Rock Canyon below Pueblo Reservoir Dam on September 16. At Valco
Ponds/Rock Canyon, Percival reported TOWNSEND'S WARBLER and CASSIN'S VIREO on
September 16. A female SUMMER TANAGER was along the Arkansas River near the
entrance to Olive Marsh which is below Pueblo City Park on September 16.
Washington County
At Prewitt Reservoir:
--Two juvenile BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS were found by the Komar team and the
DFO field trip led by Kellner on September 3. BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS
continued to be seen through September 17.
--A juvenile LONG-TAILED JAEGER was reported by Roller on September 5 and
continued to be seen through September 18.
--A RED KNOT was reported by Schmoker on September 17.
--A banded PIPING PLOVER was reported by Roller on September 17.
--A juvenile CURLEW SANDPIPER was reported by Kellner on September 18.
--A probable RUFF was reported by Lechleitner on September 18.
Weld
At Crow Valley Campground:
--Smith reported EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, and TOWNSEND'S
WARBLERS on September 13.
--Messick reported three CASSIN'S KINGBIRDS on September 14.
--Keirn reported a BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER on September 16.
--Roller reported an adult light-phase BROAD-WINGED HAWK and NASHVILLE
WARBLER on September 18.
The field trip for Saturday, September 24, is to Rigli Ranch led by Joe
Rigli. Call Meredith Anderson 303-280-8576 for carpool information. Meet the
leader at 9:00 a.m. at the ranch. From Hudson go east on CO52 for approximately
32 miles until it turns north. Do NOT turn north but continue east on Morgan
County Road F for another 14 miles to the first white house on the left where
two boxcars are visible. All day trip. Bring lunch and extra water.
The field trip for Saturday, September 24, is to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal
led by David Rhoades. Call the leader to sign up at 303-424-8633. Half day
trip.
The field trip for Sunday, September 25 is to Waterton Canyon is by Paul
Slingsby. Meet the leader at 7:30 a.m. at the Discovery Pavilion parking area.
Wear long pants. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Call 303-422-3728 for more
information.
The next monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists is Wednesday, October
5, at 7:30 p.m. in the VIP room of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Rob Billerbeck and Elizabeth Gillespie will present a program on "How healthy
are our state parks?"
Thank you and good birding.
- end transcript
* Colorado
* Denver and statewide
* September 19, 2005
* CODE0509.19
- Birds mentioned
Red-necked Grebe
Green Heron
Broad-winged Hawk
Piping Plover
RED KNOT
CURLEW SANDPIPER
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER
RUFF
POMARINE JAEGER
LONG-TAILED JAEGER
Sabine's Gull
Caspian Tern
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Cassin's Kingbird
Cassin's Vireo
VERMILION FLYCATCHER
Tennessee Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
CAPE MAY WARBLER
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Townsend's Warbler
BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER
Palm Warbler
Hooded Warbler
Summer Tanager
Field Sparrow
- Transcript
hotline: Colorado
date: September 19, 2005
number: (303) 659-8750
coverage: Colorado statewide
compiler: Joyce Takamine
transcriber: Doug Faulkner
internet: myiodynastes@aol.com
This is the Colorado Rare Bird Alert for Monday, September 19 at 4:30 a.m.
sponsored by Denver Field Ornithologists and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
To skip this recording to leave a message, press star at any time. Please
leave your name, number, detailed directions, and dates for all sightings. It
would be helpful if you would spell your last name.
Arapahoe
At Cherry Creek State Park:
--Leukering reported a RED-NECKED GREBE near the dam on September 14.
--Andrew Spencer reported a SABINE'S GULL on September 14.
--Walbek found a JAEGER on September 14 which Leukering identified as a
POMARINE. The jaeger was seen again on September 17.
--Andrew Spencer reported an immature PINE WARBLER near the swim beach on
September 15.
--Peterson reported a female VERMILION FLYCATCHER, TOWNSEND'S WARBLER, and
CASSIN'S KINGBIRD on September 16 near the swim beach.
--Olson reported CASPIAN TERNS on September 17.
Boulder
GREEN HERONS have been reported by several birders at Walden/Sawhill Ponds
recently. The last report was on September 18. A CASSIN'S KINGBIRD and FIELD
SPARROW were reported by Boswell at Doudy Draw on September 13. Two CASSIN'S
KINGBIRD were seen on September 16.
Broomfield
Semo reported a juvenile SABINE'S GULL at Great Western Reservoir on
September 16. Great Western is west of Indiana Street and south of Hwy 128.
Crowley
At Lake Meredith, Andrew Spencer reported a RED KNOT on September 17.
Douglas
At the Plum Creek Delta parking lot at Chatfield, Kellner reported a fall
male MAGNOLIA WARBLER on September 17.
Grand
A TENNESSEE WARBLER was reported by Jones at Beaver Creek Campground on
September 15. The campground is west of Hot Sulphur Springs. Take US 40 west to
50 Rd. The campground is a few hundred yard south on 50 Rd.
Huerfano
A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was found by Pieplow at Maria Reservoir on September
17. A CASSIN'S VIREO was found by Boyce and Pieplow at Lathrop State Park on
September 17.
Larimer
At the Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins:
--TOWNSEND'S WARBLER was reported by Thordarson north (40-50 yards) of the
suspension bridge on September 10 and was seen again on September 17.
--A female BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER was reported by Sparks about 100 meters east
of the suspension bridge on September 13.
--A GREEN HERON was reported by Hooper on September 17. A MAGNOLIA WARBLER
was reported by Gobris at the Sanctuary at Lake Estes on September 13 and the
bird was seen again on September 14. Also at the Sanctuary, La Fleur reported a
TENNESSEE WARBLER on September 14. At Dixon Reservoir, Smith reported CASSIN'S
VIREO and HOODED WARBLER on September 14 and the vireo was seen again on
September 16. Dixon is on CR 42C in southeast Fort Collins. A SABINE'S GULL was
reported by Wild at Duck Lake on September 16 and was seen again on September
17.
Las Animas
SABINE'S GULL were reported by Crisler at Trinidad Lake State Park on
September 17.
Pueblo County
A CAPE MAY WARBLER was reported by Percival on the east side of Osprey Picnic
Area in Rock Canyon below Pueblo Reservoir Dam on September 16. At Valco
Ponds/Rock Canyon, Percival reported TOWNSEND'S WARBLER and CASSIN'S VIREO on
September 16. A female SUMMER TANAGER was along the Arkansas River near the
entrance to Olive Marsh which is below Pueblo City Park on September 16.
Washington County
At Prewitt Reservoir:
--Two juvenile BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS were found by the Komar team and the
DFO field trip led by Kellner on September 3. BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS
continued to be seen through September 17.
--A juvenile LONG-TAILED JAEGER was reported by Roller on September 5 and
continued to be seen through September 18.
--A RED KNOT was reported by Schmoker on September 17.
--A banded PIPING PLOVER was reported by Roller on September 17.
--A juvenile CURLEW SANDPIPER was reported by Kellner on September 18.
--A probable RUFF was reported by Lechleitner on September 18.
Weld
At Crow Valley Campground:
--Smith reported EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, and TOWNSEND'S
WARBLERS on September 13.
--Messick reported three CASSIN'S KINGBIRDS on September 14.
--Keirn reported a BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER on September 16.
--Roller reported an adult light-phase BROAD-WINGED HAWK and NASHVILLE
WARBLER on September 18.
The field trip for Saturday, September 24, is to Rigli Ranch led by Joe
Rigli. Call Meredith Anderson 303-280-8576 for carpool information. Meet the
leader at 9:00 a.m. at the ranch. From Hudson go east on CO52 for approximately
32 miles until it turns north. Do NOT turn north but continue east on Morgan
County Road F for another 14 miles to the first white house on the left where
two boxcars are visible. All day trip. Bring lunch and extra water.
The field trip for Saturday, September 24, is to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal
led by David Rhoades. Call the leader to sign up at 303-424-8633. Half day
trip.
The field trip for Sunday, September 25 is to Waterton Canyon is by Paul
Slingsby. Meet the leader at 7:30 a.m. at the Discovery Pavilion parking area.
Wear long pants. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Call 303-422-3728 for more
information.
The next monthly meeting of Denver Field Ornithologists is Wednesday, October
5, at 7:30 p.m. in the VIP room of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Rob Billerbeck and Elizabeth Gillespie will present a program on "How healthy
are our state parks?"
Thank you and good birding.
- end transcript