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3 Feb Huerfano County Update: Pinyon Jays, oddly plumaged American Crow, high number of Bald Eagles [Polly Neldner ] 3 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 3, 2012 [Richard Stevens ] 3 Feb February's "Colorado Field Notes" [Richard Stevens ] 3 Feb Last Day of the North Park Trip [Richard Stevens ] 2 Feb Large number of eagles in Loveland [Dan O'Donnell ] 2 Feb Thanks for the kind words and website suggestion! [Rebecca Kosten ] 2 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 2, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 1 Feb Adams, Larimer & Boulder Ctys [Rebecca Kosten ] 1 Feb Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 1, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 31 Jan Jefferson, Bent & Jackson Ctys [Rebecca Kosten ] 31 Jan Aurora Reservoir and Star K Ranch [Jerry Petroski ] 31 Jan Dinosaur Ridge and Red Rocks Park Jefferson County [Terry Michaels ] 31 Jan Looking for birders for one or two free trips in Denver Area [Rebecca Kosten ] 31 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 31, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 30 Jan Cherry Creek State Park [Jerry Petroski ] 30 Jan This Week's Colorado Statewide Bird Trips [Amy Davenport ] 30 Jan Grand and Pueblo County Updates ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 30 Jan gallinaceous bird trips soon approaching [Rebecca Kosten ] 30 Jan THANK YOU [Mary France ] 30 Jan Nebraska Common Crane [Rebecca Kosten ] 30 Jan Jefferson, Denver & Broomfield County Updates ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 30 Jan About Common Crane [Mary France ] 30 Jan Larimer, Jackson, Pueblo & Huerfano Cty Updates [Rebecca Kosten ] 30 Jan Snowy Owl back at Harvest Road, Adams County [Amy Davenport ] 30 Jan Eurasian (Common) Crane in Nebraska ["Ponsors" ] 30 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 30, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 29 Jan Eurasian (Common) Crane in Nebraska ["MARIE C LEE" ] 30 Jan Snowy Owl story on MSNBC ["Dawn" ] 29 Jan Barr Lake Snowy Owl [Jerry Petroski ] 29 Jan Snowy owl near Barr Lake Adams County [Richard Stevens ] 29 Jan Cherry Creek Reservoir Arapahoe County [Richard Stevens ] 29 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 29, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 28 Jan Iceland Gull - Broomfield YES [Keith Alderman ] 28 Jan Adams, Arapahoe & Broomfield Counties ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 28 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 28, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 27 Jan Gulls in Arapahoe County [Jerry Petroski ] 27 Jan Short-eared Owl/Weld/Larimer Border ["Gary" ] 27 Jan Lesser Black-backed Gull & Glaucous Gull in Arapahoe County ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 27 Jan Possible Iceland Gull at Parkside Center Pond, Broomfield County ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 27 Jan Updates: Adams, Jefferson, Broomfield & Pueblo Counties [Amy Davenport ] 27 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 27, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 26 Jan Greater Roadrunner Jefferson County [Richard Stevens ] 26 Jan Young Snowy Owl at Harvest Road, Adams County [Terry Michaels ] 26 Jan snowy owl at Harvest Road & 138th [Robin Henry ] 26 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 26, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 25 Jan Long tailed Duck Denver [Gary Weston ] 25 Jan Cherry Creek State Park Arapahoe County [Jerry Petroski ] 25 Jan White tailed Ptarmigan at Loveland Ski Basin ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 25 Jan Adams County Snowy Owls update ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 25 Jan Trumpeter Swan @ Larimer Co. ["dixie_smith500" ] 25 Jan This Week's Colorado Statewide Bird Trips & a Cancellation [Amy Davenport ] 25 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 25, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 25 Jan American Dipper in Adams Co ["Marcia" ] 24 Jan Tuesday Birds Adams & Denver Counties ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 24 Jan NY Times article about Snowy Owls [Nina Hansen ] 24 Jan Sad End to Cottonwood Hollow, Fort Collins, Larimer County [Rebecca Kosten ] 24 Jan Adams County Snowy Owl relocated [Rebecca Kosten ] 24 Jan "Colorado Field Notes" and Libraries [Richard Stevens ] 24 Jan CoBus sponsored RBA text message service and Snowy Owl Sightings [Richard Stevens ] 24 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 24, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 23 Jan Denver County [Gary Weston ] 23 Jan Re: Another Snowy Owl Adams County [mta ] 24 Jan Another Snowy Owl Adams County ["sueehlmann AT juno.com" ] 24 Jan 26 Barrow's Goldeneyes Coryell Ranch, Carbondale, Garfield Cty [Dick Filby ] 23 Jan Adams County Star K Ranch [Richard Stevens ] 23 Jan 67+ Barrow's Goldeneyes, Carbondale, Garfield Cty [Dick Filby ] 23 Jan Snowy Owls Around DIA, Barr Lake and Aurora Reservoir [Richard Stevens ] 23 Jan Snowy Owl/Adams ["Gary" ] 23 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 23, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 22 Jan A brief drive through Adams County [Richard Stevens ] 22 Jan CORRECTION RE: [cobirders] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 22, 2012 [Dick Filby ] 22 Jan Poudre River Trail/Greeley ["Gary" ] 22 Jan Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 22, 2012 [Amy Davenport ] 22 Jan Barr Lake snowy owl ["robinhenry76" ] 22 Jan 2 HARRIS'S SPARROWS +other birds in Delta County, Saturday: [Dick Filby ] 21 Jan Snowy Owl & Long tailed Duck [Richard Stevens ] Subject: Huerfano County Update: Pinyon Jays, oddly plumaged American Crow, high number of Bald Eagles From: Polly Neldner <pollywren AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:50:39 -0700 Hello Fellow Birders, Yesterday we had to make a quick run to Pueblo...on our way we stopped at Lathrop State Park while there we saw a total of 6 mature Bald Eagles and one immature for a total of 7...that is quite a large number for such a small lake. They were actively harassing the goldeneyes, mergansers, pintails, gulls and mallards. We did not have the spotting scope with us so we did look at the waterfowl very closely. We did see an American Crow with very white wing patches. Have checked our Peterson, Stokes and Sibley's guides for this. The only reference to this was found in Sibley's stating "individuals with variable white wing-patches are rare but regular". His was the only guide with a depiction. Last night and this morning's snow has attracted a crowd at the feeders including: Northern Flicker Hairy Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker White-breasted Nuthatch Spotted Towhee Song Sparrow American Tree Sparrow over 50 Dark-eyed Juncos (including our one partially leucistic individual who only shows up when the weather is bad) an equal number of American Goldfinch 1 lone Lesser Goldfinch Pine Siskin 23 Eurasian Collared-Doves - after few numbers for years we are suddenly overrun! 50-60 Red-winged Blackbirds Black-capped Chickadee Mountain Chickadee European Starlings 25-30 Evening Grosbeaks 35-40 Pinyon Jays Stellar's Jay Western Scrub-Jay Black-billed Magpies 25-30 House Finches Polly Wren Neldner La Veta, CO Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 3, 2012 From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 04:47:43 -0700 Hello cobirders; Reports added for today: Jefferson (Greater Roadrunner) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Adams (Harris's Sparrow) Weld (Short-eared Owl) Huerfano (Rosy Finches) Prowers (Northern Cardinal, Common Redpoll) Jackson (Boreal Owl, Rosy Finches) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Gail Abbott relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). Terry Michaels relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 1/30, Merlynn Brown found an adult male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at Pine Valley Ranch Park (Buck Gulch Tr/60 yards south of Pine Lake Loop, 20 yards west of trail). Denver County Yesterday, Weston relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. Adams County Yesterday, Jerry Petrosky relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 2/1, Petrosky relocated the darkish (young) SNOWY OWL southwest of Harvest Road & 136th avenue. On 1/30, a SNOWY OWL was seen east of 14141 Harvest Road (also try west of the house). On 1/29, many birders relocated the "darker/young" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) across from the Barr Lake State Park entrance (look in grasses around gas riser, south of circle irrigation system). . On 1/28, Kosten relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). On 1/31, Bob Canter relocated an AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 11/12) under the I76 Bridges east of Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area. Weld County Yesterday, Ehlmann relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Huerfano County Yesterday, Beverly Jensen relocated ROSY FINCHES at her La Veta home (Email for additional information: goldilouchks(at)yahoo.com; tel: 719-742-3195). On 1/29, Nunes reported from Lathrop State Park: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, 1st winter THAYER'S GULL and 1st winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Broomfield County On 2/1, Glenn Walbek reported an adult THAYER'S GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/28, Walbek reported from Parkside Center Pond: adult ICELAND GULL, adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & adult THAYER'S GULL. Keith Alderman and Richard Stevens (separately) relocated the adult ICELAND GULL at nearby Siena Pond. Larimer County On 2/1, Nick Komar reported from Horseshoe Lake: LONG-TAILED DUCK, adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, adult & young THAYER'S GULLS. Skyler Bol added a GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL & possible ICELAND GULL. Komar reported from Lake Loveland: 3 adult & a young LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & a young THAYER'S GULL. On 1/30, Ehlmann relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (Stevens, 12/28) downhill from Whale Rock in Rist Canyon. On 1/28, Barry Gingrich relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond. Boulder County On 2/1, Eric Zorawowicz relocated the SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan, maybe Tundra) at Valmont Reservoir. Zorawowicz relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Severs, 12/18) at Teller Lakes North Trailhead. On 1/28, Bryan Guarente relocated a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Kaempfer, 1/22) at McIntosh Lake. Arapahoe County On 1/31, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Stevens, 1/16) at Aurora Reservoir. On 1/30, Jerry Petrosky relocated the young GLAUCOUS Gull (Walbek, 1/27) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/29, Richard Stevens reported an adult THAYER'S GULL (Petrosky, 1/25) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/27, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Petrosky, 1/25). Pueblo County On 1/30, Bill Evans relocated west of the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS. On 1/28, David Chartier relocated 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/29, Christian Nunes relocated the GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Pueblo Reservoir. On 1/27, Eric Enbody relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Enbody reported from Pueblo Reservoir: LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS GULL, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, adult MEW GULL. El Paso County On 1/28, Bill Kaempfer relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW & WHITE-THROATED SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Otero County On 2/1, David Leatherman found a female NORTHERN CARDINAL at Timpas Wildlife Area. Earlier in the week, Stan Oswald found a COMMON REDPOLL. Prowers County On 1/31, Leatherman reported a SNOWY OWL along CR SSS, 3.6 miles east of Highway 287 (Not: 2/1 or 2/2). On 1/31, Leatherman reported 14 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE at Thurston Reservoir. Leatherman reported from Lamar Community College: NORTHERN CARDINAL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER & 2 HARRIS'S SPARROWS. Bent County On 1/31, Duane Nelson reported from John Martin Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County & Larimer County Yesterday, Stevens relocated ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 2/1, Dodson also found 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS there. On 1/31, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER (Petrosky, 1/17) at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/31, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. La Plata County On 1/31, Riley Morris reported a male VARIED THRUSH at the Durango Fish Hatchery. Mesa County On 1/31, Ron Lambeth found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Highway 141 (mile marker 141.1 to 142) west of Whitewater. On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Grand County On 1/30, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER (Stevens, 11/26) up the maintenance shed road at Rabbit Ears Pass. Summit County On 1/28, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Continued Good Birding! Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: February's "Colorado Field Notes" From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 04:30:30 -0700 Hello cobirders; I woke Rebecca up at 3:00 am and we took February's "Colorado Field Notes" over to the post office. It was not the reason for the early morning trip. The TV news stated that our current snowstorm could break record snow falls. We wanted to restock our food supplies. February's "Colorado Field Notes" with photo cover of the Jefferson County Greater Roadrunner by Bob Shade includes: Birding Spot of the Month: Apishapa Wildlife Area Revised Self Guiding Grouse Tour Climate Change and Birds Snowy Owl Update: current reports and records News Around Colorado News Around the US Additional Photos Uncommon Bird Sightings 2012 February Statewide Bird Trips Examples of "Colorado Field Notes" at: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net/coloradofieldnotes.htm Subscribe to "Colorado Field Notes" by sending check or money order for $30 to: Colorado Birding Society P.O. Box 440813 Aurora, CO 80044 Please include your snail mail address and email address or telephone number. Also include what operating system your computer uses. 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 AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Last Day of the North Park Trip From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:31:12 -0700 Hello cobirders; On our final day of a Colorado Birding Society fundraising trip to North Park, our main concern was getting back to Denver before the snowstorm reached full force. Predictions are for the storm to last a day and a half and perhaps drop up to a foot or two of snow. We enjoyed a successful trip, seeing both Greater Sage-Grouse and Sharp-tailed Grouse. Three species of Rosy Finches and Boreal Owls also were nice. American Three-toed Woodpeckers were seen at two locations. Birds on public access areas were reported to the RBA. White-winged Crossbills were also found at two locations (with the aid of snowmobiles there was no access without them). A Dusky Grouse was also found on one of the two snowmobile trips! Today, the snowstorm brought 3 species of Rosy Finches to the Colorado State Forest Visitor’s Center feeders. If the weather is nice, early mornings are best (before the Visitor’s Center opens). We stopped at Lower Latham Reservoir (Weld) and hoped the storm would not hit there hardd before sunset. Just after sunset, we observed a Short-eared Owl flying about south of the reservoir (off Weld County Road 48). Then we rushed back to Denver. Continued Good Birding! (perhaps there will be none tomorrow if roads turn bad) 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 AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Large number of eagles in Loveland From: Dan O'Donnell <djod AT comcast.net> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:30:54 -0700 This afternoon I located eleven bald eagles: nine on Cattail Pond and two on north Ryan Gulch Reservoir (photos here). I also located a golden eagle at Watson Lake near Bellvue. Photos of the golden eagle are included in the link above. Dan O'Donnell djod AT comcast.net Subject: Thanks for the kind words and website suggestion! From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:05:18 -0700 Hello Hillary, Thanks for the kind words and glad to be useful! Hopefully, some new birders will come out of your classroom! Your suggested website is very useful to new birders! Hi There- I just wanted to take a quick moment and write to compliment you on your page - http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net/birdinglinksofinterest.htm - and tell you what a tremendous help it has been. You see, we have a large window in our classroom, and the students are always fascinated (and more often than not distracted) by the birds which frequent the feeder which was placed just outside the window. I decided to just go with it and introduce the students to the hobby of birdwatching. And in trying to give them the basics, your information was a tremendous help. Now I hope this isn't too forward, and please forgive me if it is, I also happened across the page - http://www.qrscanner.us/bird-watching.html - which provides terrific information on how to get started in bird watching, and I simply thought it would make a nice addition to your page and only enhance the great information you already have. Have a great day! Sincerely- Hillary Murphy 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 2, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 04:19:05 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Adams (Snowy Owl) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Broomfield (Thayer's Gull) Larimer (Long-tailed Duck, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Thayer's Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Iceland Gull) Boulder (Golden-crowned Sparrow, Swan) Jackson (Rosy Finches, White-throated Sparrow) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Petrosky relocated the darkish (young) SNOWY OWL southwest of Harvest Road & 136th avenue. On 1/30, a SNOWY OWL was seen east of 14141 Harvest Road (also try west of the house). On 1/29, many birders relocated the "darker/young" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) across from the Barr Lake State Park entrance (look in grasses around gas riser, south of circle irrigation system). On 1/28, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/28, Kosten relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). On 1/31, Bob Canter relocated an AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 11/12) under the I76 Bridges east of Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area. Denver County Yesterday, Weston relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. Broomfield County Yesterday, Glenn Walbek reported an adult THAYER'S GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/28, Walbek reported from Parkside Center Pond: adult ICELAND GULL, adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & adult THAYER'S GULL. Keith Alderman and Richard Stevens (separately) relocated the adult ICELAND GULL at nearby Siena Pond. Larimer County Yesterday, Nick Komar reported from Horseshoe Lake: LONG-TAILED DUCK, adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, adult & young THAYER'S GULLS. Skyler Bol added a GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL & possible ICELAND GULL. Komar reported from Lake Loveland: 3 adult & a young LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & a young THAYER'S GULL. On 1/30, Ehlmann relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (Stevens, 12/28) downhill from Whale Rock in Rist Canyon. On 1/28, Barry Gingrich relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond. Boulder County Yesterday, Eric Zorawowicz relocated the SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan, maybe Tundra) at Valmont Reservoir. Zorawowicz relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Severs, 12/18) at Teller Lakes North Trailhead. On 1/28, Bryan Guarente relocated a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Kaempfer, 1/22) at McIntosh Lake. Jefferson County On 1/31, Mary Keithler relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). Terry Michaels relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 1/30, Merlynn Brown found an adult male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at Pine Valley Ranch Park (Buck Gulch Tr/60 yards south of Pine Lake Loop, 20 yards west of trail). Arapahoe County On 1/31, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Stevens, 1/16) at Aurora Reservoir. On 1/30, Jerry Petrosky relocated the young GLAUCOUS Gull (Walbek, 1/27) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/29, Richard Stevens reported an adult THAYER'S GULL (Petrosky, 1/25) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/27, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Petrosky, 1/25). Pueblo County On 1/30, Bill Evans relocated west of the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS. On 1/28, David Chartier relocated 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/29, Christian Nunes relocated the GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Pueblo Reservoir. On 1/27, Eric Enbody relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Enbody reported from Pueblo Reservoir: LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS GULL, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, adult MEW GULL. Huerfano County On 1/29, Nunes reported from Lathrop State Park: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, 1st winter THAYER'S GULL and 1st winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. El Paso County On 1/28, Bill Kaempfer relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW & WHITE-THROATED SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Weld County On 1/27, Kosten relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County On 1/31, David Leatherman reported a SNOWY OWL along CR SSS, 3.6 miles east of Highway 287. Leatherman reported 14 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE at Thurston Reservoir. Leatherman reported from Lamar Community College: NORTHERN CARDINAL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER & 2 HARRIS'S SPARROWS. Bent County On 1/31, Duane Nelson reported from John Martin Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County & Larimer County Yesterday, Craig Dodson relocated ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. Dodson also found 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS there. On 1/31, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER (Petrosky, 1/17) at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. La Plata County On 1/31, Riley Morris reported a male VARIED THRUSH at the Durango Fish Hatchery. Mesa County On 1/31, Ron Lambeth found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Highway 141 (mile marker 141.1 to 142) west of Whitewater. On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Grand County On 1/30, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER (Stevens, 11/26) up the maintenance shed road at Rabbit Ears Pass. Summit County On 1/28, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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, Larimer & Boulder Ctys From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:17:31 -0700 Hello cobirders, Adams County We received several reports of Snowy Owls. Yesterday, a white Snowy Owl was again reported east of Powhaton Road and south of 6th avenue. It was not visible from a public road. This morning several birders saw a darker, young Snowy Owl southwest of Harvest Road and 136th avenue. Larimer County Skyler Bol reported an adult Great Black-backed Gull and possible Iceland Gull at Horseshoe Lake. Boulder County Eric Zorawowicz relocated the Golden-crowned Sparrow at the south end of the North Teller Lakes trailhead parking lot. He relocated the probable Trumpeter Swan at Valmont Reservoir. 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for February 1, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:26:47 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Jefferson (Greater Roadrunner, Golden-crowned Sparrow) Arapahoe (Lesser Black-backed Gull) Adams (American Dipper) Prowers (Snowy Owl, Greater White-fronted Goose, Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Harris's Sparrow) Bent (Great Black-backed Gull) La Plata (Varied Thrush) Jackson (Boreal Owl, Rosy Finches, American Three-toed Woodpecker) Mesa (Northern Pygmy-Owl) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson County Yesterday, Mary Keithler relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). Terry Michaels relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 1/27, Loch Kilpatrick reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES at Red Rocks Park. On 1/30, Merlynn Brown found an adult male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at Pine Valley Ranch Park (Buck Gulch Tr/60 yards south of Pine Lake Loop, 20 yards west of trail). Arapahoe County Yesterday, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Stevens, 1/16) at Aurora Reservoir. On 1/30, Jerry Petrosky relocated the young GLAUCOUS Gull (Walbek, 1/27) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/29, Richard Stevens reported an adult THAYER'S GULL (Petrosky, 1/25) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/27, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Petrosky, 1/25). Adams County Yesterday, Bob Canter relocated an AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter, 11/12) under the I76 Bridges east of Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area. On 1/30, a SNOWY OWL was seen east of 14141 Harvest Road (also try west of the house). On 1/29, many birders relocated the "darker/young" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) across from the Barr Lake State Park entrance (look in grasses around gas riser, south of circle irrigation system). On 1/28, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/28, Kosten relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). On 1/25, Ehlmann relocated the "whitish" SNOWY OWL (Plage, 1/2) west of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. On 1/23, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). This maybe the same adult SNOWY OWL reported along (east) Powhaton Avenue, south of I70 on 1/21 & 1/24. Denver County On 1/30, Weston relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. Larimer County On 1/30, Ehlmann relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (Stevens, 12/28) downhill from Whale Rock in Rist Canyon. On 1/28, Barry Gingrich relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond. Pueblo County On 1/30, Bill Evans relocated west of the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS. On 1/28, David Chartier relocated 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/29, Christian Nunes relocated the GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Pueblo Reservoir. On 1/27, Eric Enbody relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Enbody reported from Pueblo Reservoir: LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS GULL, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, adult MEW GULL. Boulder County On 1/29, Christian Nunes relocated the SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan, maybe Tundra) at Valmont Reservoir. Nunes relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Severs, 12/18) at Teller Lakes North Trailhead. On 1/28, Bryan Guarente relocated a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Kaempfer, 1/22) at McIntosh Lake. Ted Floyd reported a ROSS'S GOOSE at Waneka Lake. Huerfano County On 1/29, Nunes reported from Lathrop State Park: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, 1st winter THAYER'S GULL and 1st winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Broomfield County On 1/28, Glenn Walbek reported from Parkside Center Pond: adult ICELAND GULL, adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & adult THAYER'S GULL. Keith Alderman and Richard Stevens (separately) relocated the adult ICELAND GULL at nearby Siena Pond. El Paso County On 1/28, Bill Kaempfer relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW & WHITE-THROATED SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Weld County On 1/27, Kosten relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO Prowers County Yesterday, David Leatherman reported a SNOWY OWL along CR SSS, 3.6 miles east of Highway 287. Leatherman reported 14 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE at Thurston Reservoir. Leatherman reported from Lamar Community College: NORTHERN CARDINAL, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER & 2 HARRIS'S SPARROWS. Bent County Yesterday, Duane Nelson reported from John Martin Reservoir: GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO La Plata County Yesterday, Riley Morris reported a male VARIED THRUSH at the Durango Fish Hatchery. Jackson County & Larimer County Yesterday, Stevens relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER (Petrosky, 1/17) at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Mesa County Yesterday, Ron Lambeth found a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL along Highway 141 (mile marker 141.1 to 142) west of Whitewater. On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Grand County On 1/30, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER (Stevens, 11/26) up the maintenance shed road at Rabbit Ears Pass. Summit County On 1/28, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Jefferson, Bent & Jackson Ctys From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:56:29 -0700 Hello cobirders, Jefferson County Mary Keithler relocated the Greater Roadrunner halfway up the Dinosaur Ridge Road. Bent County Duane Nelson found an adult Great Black-backed Gull at the west side of John Martin Reservoir. Jackson County Richard Stevens and all found two Boreal Owls on Cameron Pass last night. They relocated the male American Three-toed Woodpecker at Ranger Lakes this afternoon. 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Aurora Reservoir and Star K Ranch From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:03 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Hello birders, An adult Lesser Black backed Gull is at the south end of Aurora Reservoir, Arapahoe County. The Harris's Sparrow was at Star K Ranch Open Space, Adams County. Good birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/ ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ------------------------------------ Subject: Dinosaur Ridge and Red Rocks Park Jefferson County From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:15:25 -0700 Hello birders, I walked up the Dinosaur Ridge this morning and didn't see the Greater Roadrunner. Six to eight Bushtits flew north of the road. The Golden crowned Sparrow did visit the Red Rocks Park feeder. Terry Michaels Centennial, CO ------------------------------------ Subject: Looking for birders for one or two free trips in Denver Area From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:42:39 -0700 Hello cobirders, We are arranging two free trips. 1. DADS (Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site) Located at Jewell and Gun Club Road, Arapahoe County Trips are either Wednesday or Friday only. Most likely in the morning. A bus tour around the disposal site. Tour lasts approximately one hour. Possible to see any gulls or raptors on the property. With Snowy Owls in the area, who knows what might be seen? Note, we have recruited many employees who have not reported a Snowy Owl there. The trip is limited to 10 people; that is all the bus will hold. If you are interested for next week (or possibly this Friday), send email and telephone number to me. 2. Rocky Mountain Arsenal Depository has confiscated animal items from across the country. This includes Eagle and other raptors collected from private citizens. They process eagle skins for native americans. Quite an interesting tour of the items. I believe they even have an elephant head. Tours are only on Friday mornings and last a couple of hours. Trip must have at least 10 people. If you are interested for next week or the week after and we "collect" enough people, it is a go. Send email and telephone number to me. Indicate which would be better 2/10 or 2/17. kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 31, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:39:07 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Adams (Snowy Owl) Jefferson (American Three-toed Woodpecker) Arapahoe (Glaucous Gull) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Pueblo (Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, Great Black-backed Gull) Boulder (Golden-crowned Sparrow) Jackson (Rosy Finches) Grand (American Three-toed Woodpecker) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, a SNOWY OWL was seen east of 14141 Harvest Road (also try west of the house). On 1/29, many birders relocated the "darker/young" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) across from the Barr Lake State Park entrance (look in grasses around gas riser, south of circle irrigation system). On 1/28, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/28, Kosten relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). On 1/25, Ehlmann relocated the "whitish" SNOWY OWL (Plage, 1/2) west of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. On 1/23, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). This maybe the same adult SNOWY OWL reported along (east) Powhaton Avenue, south of I70 on 1/21 & 1/24. Jefferson County Yesterday, Merlynn Brown found an adult male AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at Pine Valley Ranch Park (Buck Gulch Tr/60 yards south of Pine Lake Loop, 20 yards west of trail). On 1/29, many birders relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). On 1/27, Loch Kilpatrick reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES at Red Rocks Park. On 1/26, Stevens relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Arapahoe County Yesterday, Jerry Petrosky relocated the young GLAUCOUS Gull (Walbek, 1/27) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/29, Richard Stevens reported an adult THAYER'S GULL (Petrosky, 1/25) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/27, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Petrosky, 1/25). On 1/27, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Stevens, 1/16) at Aurora Reservoir. Denver County Yesterday, Weston relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. Larimer County Yesterday, Ehlmann relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL (Stevens, 12/28) downhill from Whale Rock in Rist Canyon. On 1/28, Barry Gingrich relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond. Pueblo County Yesterday, Bill Evans relocated west of the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS. On 1/28, David Chartier relocated 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/29, Christian Nunes relocated the GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL at Pueblo Reservoir. On 1/27, Eric Enbody relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Enbody reported from Pueblo Reservoir: LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS GULL, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, adult MEW GULL. Boulder County On 1/29, Christian Nunes relocated the SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan, maybe Tundra) at Valmont Reservoir. Nunes relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Severs, 12/18) at Teller Lakes North Trailhead. On 1/28, Bryan Guarente relocated a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Kaempfer, 1/22) at McIntosh Lake. Ted Floyd reported a ROSS'S GOOSE at Waneka Lake. Huerfano County On 1/29, Nunes reported from Lathrop State Park: BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, 1st winter THAYER'S GULL and 1st winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Broomfield County On 1/28, Glenn Walbek reported from Parkside Center Pond: adult ICELAND GULL, adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & adult THAYER'S GULL. Keith Alderman and Richard Stevens (separately) relocated the adult ICELAND GULL at nearby Siena Pond. El Paso County On 1/28, Bill Kaempfer relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW & WHITE-THROATED SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Weld County On 1/27, Kosten relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County & Larimer County Yesterday, Stevens relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Grand County Yesterday, Ehlmann relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER (Stevens, 11/26) up the maintenance shed road at Rabbit Ears Pass. Summit County On 1/28, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Mesa County On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:39:23 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Hello birders, The Glaucous Gull was on the ice off the Lake Loop, Cherry Creek State Park. I couldn't find the Thayer's or Lesser Black backed Gulls. Good birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/ ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ------------------------------------ Subject: This Week's Colorado Statewide Bird Trips From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:23:31 -0700 Hello cobirders, This week's Statewide Bird Trips include: Tuesday, January 31 Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Canon City Area Friday, February 3 Arkansas Valley Audubon Society's Pueblo Reservoir Eagle Day Open House Saturday, February 4 Arkansas Valley Audubon Society's Eagle Day Celebration at Pueblo Reservoir North Sterling State Park Raptor Workshop Aiken Audubon Scoiety's Search for Eagles Boulder Bird Club Trip to Valmont Reservoir Grand Valley Audubon Society's Trip Tumacanbac Raptor Trip Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Northeastern Colorado Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to South Platte 104th to McKay Sunday, February 5 Boulder Bird Club First Sunday Birding Arkansas Valley Audubon Society's Eagle Day Celebration Continued Grand Valley Audubon Society's Trip Tumacanbac Raptor Trip Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Cherry Creek Reservoir See Colorado Birding Society's website for additional information: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Grand and Pueblo County Updates From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:21:33 GMT Hello cobirders, Grand County Bryan Ehlmann and all relocated an American Three-toed Woodpecker up the maintenance shed road, Rabbit Ears pass. Pueblo County Bill Evans relocated the Northern Cardinal and White-throated Sparrows west of the Pueblo Nature Center. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f2709fbe2fb88ab805st02vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: gallinaceous bird trips soon approaching From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:06:23 -0700 Hello cobirders, That time of year is approaching again, gallinaceous bird searches. The Colorado Birding Society has a “Grouse Information” link on their website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net The page offers information on various organizations that offer tours to leks around Colorado. The spaces for these tours are limited and fill up quickly. There is also information on a self-guiding grouse (Chicken-like Birds) trip around the state. CoBus offers to lead some of these trips also. Birds found with a little good fortune include (in order we search for them) White-tailed Ptarmigan Greater Sage-Grouse Sharp-tailed Grouse Chukar Blue Grouse Gunnison Sage-Grouse Scaled Quail Lesser Prairie-Chicken Northern Bobwhite Greater Prairie-Chicken Spring in coming! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: THANK YOU From: Mary France <mkf1945 AT comcast.net> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:42:03 -0700 Thank you for the wonderful directions on the Common Crane. It's appreciated. Tom and Mary France Fort Collins, CO ------------------------------------ Subject: Nebraska Common Crane From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:19:29 -0700 Hello Mary, Common Crane is being seen south of Wood River, NE Common Crane currently just west of Alda road South of Rainforth Road-watch for row of Birders Vehicles. Dave Stage 10 05 a.m. GPS 40.21014,-98.487239 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Jefferson, Denver & Broomfield County Updates From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:08:57 GMT Hello cobirders, Jefferson County Merlynn Brown found an adult male American Three-toed Woodpecker at Pine Valley Ranch Park this morning. The woodpecker was along Buck Gulch trail, 60 yards south of Pine Lake Loop, 20 yards west of trail. Denver County Gary Weston reports the Long-tailed Duck is still on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. Broomfield County Ira Sanders reports a Iceland Gull and Mew Gull at Siena Pond. Both flew off. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f26eb39bb1b057aea6st05vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: About Common Crane From: Mary France <mkf1945 AT comcast.net> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:55:36 -0700 Tom and I have been out of town and missed info on the Common Crane in Nebraska. May I please have more definite directions then Hall, Nebraska. I've found Hall County but no town named Hall. Thank you for your reply. Tom and Mary France Fort Collins, CO ------------------------------------ Subject: Larimer, Jackson, Pueblo & Huerfano Cty Updates From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:03:11 -0700 Hello cobirders, Larimer County Early this morning, Richard Stevens, Bryan Ehlmann, Rodney Bowman and Chris Salameda found a Northern Pygmy-Owl up Rist Canyon. The owl was east of Whale Rock. Jackson County The CoBus group found 100+ Rosy Finches (3 species) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center. Pueblo County Yesterday, Christian Nunes relocated the Great Black-backed Gull at Pueblo Reservoir. Huerfano County Nunes reports from Lathrop State Park yesterday: Barrow's Goldeneye, Lesser Black-backed Gull and Thayer's Gull. 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Snowy Owl back at Harvest Road, Adams County From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:53:22 -0700 Hello cobirders, Adams County Larry Modesitt reports a Snowy Owl east of 14141 Harvest Road sign. He does not say whether it is the adult or immature Snowy Owl. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages ------------------------------------ Subject: Eurasian (Common) Crane in Nebraska From: "Ponsors" <s.ponsor AT comcast.net> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:43:35 -0700 We ran into the Lee's on our return trip from S. Dakota, Snowy Owl watching and got to scope the Common Crane Sunday morning. Here are pictures from our Snowy Owl excursion and of the Common Crane on Flickr for anyone interested. We saw a total of 20 Snowy Owls on our trip. Sue and Mark Ponsor FlickrR mark7587 shared their Flickr set with you. Snowy owl trip 2012 A set by mark7587 IMG_1327 P1000727 IMG_1357 IMG_1392 IMG_1403 IMG_1394 P1000735 IMG_1354 IMG_1344 > You can also view all 34 items as a slideshow You received this email because a Flickr member wanted to share something with you. To report abuse, click here . Flickr is a global photosharing community. Learn more . Your use of Flickr is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and the Flickr Community Guidelines _____ From: cobirders AT yahoogroups.com [mailto:cobirders AT yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of MARIE C LEE Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:52 PM To: cobirders Subject: [cobirders] Eurasian (Common) Crane in Nebraska In case some Colorado cobirders are interested in this bird : the Eurasian (Common) Crane is still in Nebraska. We had mediocre looks of it late yesterday but very good this morning (with scope). Cecile Lee Elbert, CO Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 30, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:14:40 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Adams (Snowy Owl) Arapahoe (Glaucous Gull, Thayer's Gull) Jefferson (Greater Roadrunner) Boulder (Golden-crowned Sparrow, Swan) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, many birders relocated the "darker/young" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) across from the Barr Lake State Park entrance (look in grasses around gas riser, south of circle irrigation system). On 1/28, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/28, Kosten relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). On 1/25, Ehlmann relocated the "whitish" SNOWY OWL (Plage, 1/2) west of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. On 1/23, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). This maybe the same adult SNOWY OWL reported along (east) Powhaton Avenue, south of I70 on 1/21 & 1/24. Arapahoe County Yesterday, Richard Stevens reported from Cherry Creek State Park: a young GLAUCOUS Gull (Walbek, 1/27) and adult THAYER'S GULL (Petrosky, 1/25) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/27, Jerry Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Petrosky, 1/25). On 1/27, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Stevens, 1/16) at Aurora Reservoir. Jefferson/Douglas Counties Yesterday, many birders relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). On 1/27, Loch Kilpatrick reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES at Red Rocks Park. On 1/26, Stevens relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Boulder County Yesterday, Christian Nunes relocated the SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan, maybe Tundra) at Valmont Reservoir. Nunes relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Severs, 12/18) at Teller Lakes North Trailhead. On 1/28, Bryan Guarente relocated a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Kaempfer, 1/22) at McIntosh Lake. Ted Floyd reported a ROSS'S GOOSE at Waneka Lake. Broomfield County On 1/28, Glenn Walbek reported from Parkside Center Pond: adult ICELAND GULL, adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & adult THAYER'S GULL. Keith Alderman and Richard Stevens (separately) relocated the adult ICELAND GULL at nearby Siena Pond. Larimer County On 1/28, Barry Gingrich relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond. On 1/26, Gary Lefko saw a SHORT-EARED OWL along Larimer CR 64/Weld CR 100, east of Wellington Wildlife Area. Pueblo County On 1/28, David Chartier relocated west of the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/27, Eric Enbody relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Enbody reported from Pueblo Reservoir: adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS GULL, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, adult MEW GULL. Weld County On 1/27, Kosten relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Denver County On 1/26, Stevens relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. El Paso County On 1/21, Holly Holbart relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Summit County On 1/28, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Clear Creek County On 1/25, Craig Johnson found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN above the most northwestern "black run" at Loveland Ski Area (lift ticket and skis required). On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Mesa County On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/22, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Delta County On 1/21, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Eurasian (Common) Crane in Nebraska From: "MARIE C LEE" <mclee72 AT msn.com> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:51:37 -0700 In case some Colorado cobirders are interested in this bird : the Eurasian (Common) Crane is still in Nebraska. We had mediocre looks of it late yesterday but very good this morning (with scope). Cecile Lee Elbert, CO Subject: Snowy Owl story on MSNBC From: "Dawn" <dawnywilson54 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:31:08 -0000 Hi all, I thought you might enjoy this story on MSNBC about the high number of snowy owls in the lower 48 states. Dawn http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46180562#.TyYpWYFTYTA ------------------------------------ Subject: Barr Lake Snowy Owl From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:03:17 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Hello birders, Thanks for the great directions Rich. The Snowy Owl when we arrived shortly after you left! Good birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/ ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ------------------------------------ Subject: Snowy owl near Barr Lake Adams County From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:09:45 -0700 Hello cobirders; Adams County The young Snowy Owl was in the weeds around the gas riser south of the east end on the irrigation system across from the Barr Lake entrance. At 4:00 pm it flew to the east end of the irrigation poles. It was still there when we left at 4:40 pm. Contined Good Birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/ Subject: Cherry Creek Reservoir Arapahoe County From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:27:38 -0700 Hello cobirders; Arapahoe County At Cherry Creek Reservoir: Young Glaucous Gull off southwest boat ramp. Adult Thayer's Gull off handicapped fisherperson dock. Many Bald Eagles, various ages. Contined Good Birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 29, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:38:22 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Arapahoe (Glaucous Gull) Jefferson (Greater Roadrunner) Adams (Harris's Sparrow, Barrow's Goldeneye) Broomfield (Iceland Gull, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull) Boulder (Glaucous Gull, Ross's Goose, Swan) Larimer (Trumpeter Swan) Pueblo (Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, Black Phoebe) Summit (Barrow's Goldeneye) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Arapahoe County Yesterday, Jerry Petrosky relocated a GLAUCOUS Gull (Walbek, 1/27) at Cherry Creek State Park. On 1/27, Jerry Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Petrosky, 1/25). On 1/25, Petrosky found an adult THAYER'S GULL. On 1/27, Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Stevens, 1/16) at Aurora Reservoir. Jefferson/Douglas Counties Yesterday, Art Hudak relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). On 1/27, Loch Kilpatrick reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES at Red Rocks Park. On 1/26, Stevens relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Adams County Yesterday, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. Yesterday, Kosten relocated a male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). On 1/26, Terry Michaels relocated the "darker" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) east of Harvest Road & 144th avenue. On 1/25, Ehlmann relocated the "whitish" SNOWY OWL (Plage, 1/2) west of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. On 1/23, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). This maybe the same adult SNOWY OWL reported along (east) Powhaton Avenue, south of I70 on 1/21 & 1/24. On 1/23, Bob Canter relocated an AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter) along Clear Creek, downstream of Lowell Blvd. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. Broomfield County Yesterday, Glenn Walbek reported from Parkside Center Pond: adult ICELAND GULL, adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & adult THAYER'S GULL. Keith Alderman and Richard Stevens (separately) relocated the adult ICELAND GULL at nearby Siena Pond. Boulder County Yesterday, Bryan Guarente relocated a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Kaempfer, 1/22) at McIntosh Lake. Ted Floyd reported a ROSS'S GOOSE at Waneka Lake. Bill Blackburn relocated the SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan, maybe Tundra) at Valmont Reservoir. Larimer County Yesterday, Barry Gingrich relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond. On 1/26, Gary Lefko saw a SHORT-EARED OWL along Larimer CR 64/Weld CR 100, east of Wellington Wildlife Area. Pueblo County Yesterday, David Chartier relocated west of the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/27, Eric Enbody relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Enbody reported from Pueblo Reservoir: adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS GULL, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, adult MEW GULL. Weld County On 1/27, Kosten relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Denver County On 1/26, Stevens relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. El Paso County On 1/21, Holly Holbart relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Summit County Yesterday, Zeeto relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Clear Creek County On 1/25, Craig Johnson found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN above the most northwestern "black run" at Loveland Ski Area (lift ticket and skis required). On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Mesa County On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/22, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Delta County On 1/21, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Iceland Gull - Broomfield YES From: Keith Alderman <keithalderman AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:19:35 -0700 Greetings Myself and several other birders watched the Iceland Gull at Siena Pond which is located Northeast of the intersection of Lowell Blvd and Sheridan Parkway (Broomfield County). I have a documentation photo if interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25877070 AT N02/6778510519/ Best Regards Keith Alderman Frederick, CO Subject: Adams, Arapahoe & Broomfield Counties From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:53:06 GMT  Hello cobirders, Adams County Stevens relocated the Harris's Sparrow at Star K Ranch. Arapahoe County Petrosky relocated the 1st cycle Glaucous Gull at Cherry Creek State Park. Broomfield County Glenn Walbek reports from Parkside Center Pond:  adult Iceland, 1st cycle Glaucous, juv Lesser Black backed, and Thayer's Gulls. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, 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 ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f246071f12cb7f2c1ast02vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 28, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:07:23 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Arapahoe (Glaucous Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull) Adams (Harris's Sparrow) Jefferson (Rosy Finches) Weld (Short-eared Owl) Larimer (Short-eared Owl) Broomfield (Iceland Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Arapahoe County Yesterday, Glenn Walbek found a GLAUCOUS GULL at Cherry Creek State Park. Jerry Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Petrosky, 1/25). On 1/25, Petrosky found an adult THAYER'S GULL. Petrosky relocated an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (Stevens, 1/16) at Aurora Reservoir. Jefferson/Douglas Counties Yesterday, Loch Kilpatrick reported 3 species of ROSY FINCHES at Red Rocks Park. On 1/26, Richard Stevens relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). Stevens relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Adams County Yesterday, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/26, Terry Michaels relocated the "darker" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) east of Harvest Road & 144th avenue. On 1/25, Ehlmann relocated the "whitish" SNOWY OWL (Plage, 1/2) west of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. On 1/23, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). This maybe the same adult SNOWY OWL reported along (east) Powhaton Avenue, south of I70 on 1/21 & 1/24. On 1/23, Bob Canter relocated an AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter) along Clear Creek, downstream of Lowell Blvd. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. On 1/17, Chuck Lowrie relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). Weld County Yesterday, Kosten relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Broomfield County Yesterday, Ira Sanders reported a possible ICELAND GULL at Siena Pond. Sanders found an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Parkside Center Pond. Larimer County On 1/26, Gary Lefko saw a SHORT-EARED OWL along Larimer CR 64/Weld CR 100, east of Wellington Wildlife Area. On 1/25, Dixie Smith relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond (the swan was seen briefly at Ryan Gulch Reservoir). Pueblo County Yesterday, Eric Enbody relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Enbody reported from Pueblo Reservoir: adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS GULL, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, adult MEW GULL. On 1/25, Bill Maynard relocated north of the Arkansas River from Valco Ponds to the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. Enbody relocated the NORTHERN CARDINAL on 1/27. Denver County On 1/26, Stevens relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. Boulder County On 1/22, Bill Kaempfer found a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL at McIntosh Lake. On 1/21, Kaempfer relocated the TUNDRA SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan) at Valmont Reservoir. El Paso County On 1/21, Holly Holbart relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Clear Creek County On 1/25, Craig Johnson found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN above the most northwestern "black run" at Loveland Ski Area (lift ticket and skis required). On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Mesa County On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/22, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Delta County On 1/21, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Summit County On 1/20, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Gulls in Arapahoe County From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:54:42 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Hello birders, I scoped Aurora Reservoir from the east end of the dam.  An adult Lesser Black backed Gull was among many Ring billed and a few Herring Gulls. After receiving the RBA text message about the Glaucous Gull at Cherry Creek I stopped there.  An adult Lesser Black backed Gull was again on the ice off the Lake Loop.  It took a while but I finally found the Glaucous Gull off the swim beach. Good birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/ ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ------------------------------------ Subject: Short-eared Owl/Weld/Larimer Border From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:29:59 -0000 Yesterday at dusk commuting home past Wellington SWA on LCR 64 (aka Nunn Road aka WCR 100) at the "border crossing" a Short-eared Owl flew up and around from a roadside fencepost. It circled and landed nearby (somewhere). Been two years since I've seen one along "WCR 100" commutes. Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ ------------------------------------ Subject: Lesser Black-backed Gull & Glaucous Gull in Arapahoe County From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:57:27 GMT Hello cobirders, Arapahoe County Jerry Petrosky reports an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull below the dam at Aurora Reservoir. Glenn Walbek reports a Glaucous Gull at Cherry Creek State Park. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f231e11ad20846adfast03vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: Possible Iceland Gull at Parkside Center Pond, Broomfield County From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:25:46 GMT Hello cobirders, Broomfield County Ira Sanders reports a possible Iceland Gull at the Parkside Center Pond. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, CO Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages ____________________________________________________________ 57 Year Old Looks 27 Local Woman Reveals Wrinkle Secret That Has Doctors Angry. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f2308a8ddeae463bcbst06vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: Updates: Adams, Jefferson, Broomfield & Pueblo Counties From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:24:38 -0700 Hello cobirders, Adams County Richard Stevens and Rebecca Kosten relocated the Harris's Sparrow below the feeders at Star K Ranch. Jefferson County Loch Kilpatrick reports 3 species of Rosy Finches at Red Rocks Park. Broomfield County Ira Sanders relocated an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull at Parkside Center Pond. Pueblo County Erik Enbody reports from Pueblo Reservoir: White-winged Scoter (Percival/Enbody) (first 1/12) last 1/27 (Observed from West Fisherman's Point or Wildlife Area boat ramp) Great Black-backed Gull (adult) (Percival/Enbody) (first 11/16) last 1/27 Lesser Black-backed Gull (up to 2 adults) (Enbody) last 1/27 Glaucous Gull (1st/2nd cycle) (Hurtado/Enbody) (first 11/26) again 1/27 Thayer's Gull (1st cycle) (Enbody) first 1/27 Mew Gull (adult) (Enbody) first 1/27 Northern Cardinal near Pueblo Nature Center Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages ------------------------------------ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 27, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:09:12 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Jefferson (Greater Roadrunner, Golden-crowned Sparrow) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Adams (Snowy Owl) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson/Douglas Counties Yesterday, Richard Stevens relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). Stevens relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Denver County Yesterday, Stevens relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. Adams County Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the "darker" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) east of Harvest Road & 144th avenue. On 1/25, Ehlmann relocated the "whitish" SNOWY OWL (Plage, 1/2) west of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. On 1/23, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/23, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). This maybe the same adult SNOWY OWL reported along (east) Powhaton Avenue, south of I70 on 1/21 & 1/24. On 1/23, Bob Canter relocated an AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter) along Clear Creek, downstream of Lowell Blvd. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. On 1/17, Chuck Lowrie relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). Arapahoe County On 1/25, Jerry Petrosky reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & adult THAYER'S GULL at Cherry Creek State Park. Larimer County On 1/25, Dixie Smith relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond (the swan was seen briefly at Ryan Gulch Reservoir). Pueblo County On 1/25, Rich Miller relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Maynard reported from Pueblo Reservoir: adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & young GLAUCOUS GULL. Bill Maynard relocated north of the Arkansas River from Valco Ponds to the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. Boulder County On 1/22, Bill Kaempfer found a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL at McIntosh Lake. On 1/21, Kaempfer relocated the TUNDRA SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan) at Valmont Reservoir. El Paso County On 1/21, Holly Holbart relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. Broomfield County On 1/18, John Drummond reported from Parkside Center Pond: 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Plage, 12/7), two, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Plage, 12/27), adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1st or 2nd cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS-WINGED looking GULL. On 1/17, Filby reported 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 1/18, Drummond reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/17, Filby reported: two, 1st or 2nd cycle GLAUCOUS GULL, four 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, three adult THAYER'S GULL, a 2nd cycle THAYER'S GULL and a ROSS'S GOOSE. Weld County On 1/15, Mlodinow relocated 2 male GREATER SCAUP (Mlodinow, 11/26) at Luna Reservoir. On 1/12, Bryan Ehlmann and all relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Stevens also found a SHORT-EARED OWL north of County Roads 54 & 45. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Clear Creek County On 1/25, Craig Johnson found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN above the most northwestern "black run" at Loveland Ski Area (lift ticket and skis required). On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Mesa County On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/22, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Delta County On 1/21, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Summit County On 1/20, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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 Roadrunner Jefferson County From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:31:37 -0700 Hello cobirders; Jefferson County The Greater Road Runner was on the first ridge north of the Dinosaur Ridge 10 yards east of the three white poles at 2:55 pm. It moved west and was directly above the three poles 3:00 to 3:10 pm. Well worth my 10 minute walk! Contined Good Birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/ Subject: Young Snowy Owl at Harvest Road, Adams County From: Terry Michaels <tmcolorado AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:24:21 -0700 Hello birders, The dark Snowy Owl was northwest of Harvest Road and 138th Avenue Thursday morning. We did not find the white Snowy Owl. Dark morph Ferruginous Hawk and Prairie Falcon were found along 114th avenue, DIA Owl Loop. Good Birding! Terry Michaels Centennial, CO ------------------------------------ Subject: snowy owl at Harvest Road & 138th From: Robin Henry <robinhenry AT sopris.net> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:03:20 -0700 I've been informed by the DOW officer for the area (Joe Padia) that the landowner at the site is getting very upset. He doesn't want anyone on his property and he doesn't want people knocking on his door asking permission. Please try to respect his wishes. ------------------------------------ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 26, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:30:16 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Adams (Snowy Owl) Arapahoe (Lesser Black-backed Gull, Thayer's Gull) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Pueblo (White-winged Scoter, Great Black-backed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gull, Northern Cardinal, Black Phoebe, White-throated Sparrow) Clear Creek (White-tailed Ptarmigan) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Ehlmann relocated the "whitish" SNOWY OWL (Plage, 1/2) west of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. Ehlmann relocated the "darker" SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) east of Harvest Road & 144th avenue. On 1/23, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/23, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). This maybe the same adult SNOWY OWL reported along (east) Powhaton Avenue, south of I70 on 1/21 & 1/24. On 1/23, Bob Canter relocated an AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter) along Clear Creek, downstream of Lowell Blvd. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. On 1/17, Chuck Lowrie relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). Arapahoe County Yesterday, Jerry Petrosky reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & adult THAYER'S GULL at Cherry Creek State Park. Denver County Yesterday, Weston relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. On 1/20, Daniel McAdams also reported a female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Larimer County Yesterday, Dixie Smith relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond (the swan was seen briefly at Ryan Gulch Reservoir). Pueblo County Yesterday, Rich Miller relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. Maynard reported from Pueblo Reservoir: adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & young GLAUCOUS GULL. Bill Maynard relocated north of the Arkansas River from Valco Ponds to the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL (Percival, 1/19), 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. Jefferson/Douglas Counties On 1/23, Joey Kellner relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). On 1/21, Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. Boulder County On 1/22, Bill Kaempfer found a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL at McIntosh Lake. On 1/21, Kaempfer relocated the TUNDRA SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan) at Valmont Reservoir. El Paso County On 1/21, Holly Holbart relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. Broomfield County On 1/18, John Drummond reported from Parkside Center Pond: 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Plage, 12/7), two, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Plage, 12/27), adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1st or 2nd cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS-WINGED looking GULL. On 1/17, Filby reported 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 1/18, Drummond reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/17, Filby reported: two, 1st or 2nd cycle GLAUCOUS GULL, four 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, three adult THAYER'S GULL, a 2nd cycle THAYER'S GULL and a ROSS'S GOOSE. Weld County On 1/15, Mlodinow relocated 2 male GREATER SCAUP (Mlodinow, 11/26) at Luna Reservoir. On 1/12, Bryan Ehlmann and all relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Stevens also found a SHORT-EARED OWL north of County Roads 54 & 45. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Clear Creek County Yesterday, Craig Johnson found 2 WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN above the most northwestern "black run" at Loveland Ski Area (lift ticket and skis required). On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Garfield County On 1/24, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Mesa County On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/22, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Delta County On 1/21, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Summit County On 1/20, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Long tailed Duck Denver From: Gary Weston <grwestonjr AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:37:28 -0700 Hi birders, The Long-tailed Duck is still on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. 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 Subject: Cherry Creek State Park Arapahoe County From: Jerry Petroski <jerrypetroski AT peoplepc.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:29:02 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: White tailed Ptarmigan at Loveland Ski Basin From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:22:32 GMT  Hello cobirders, Craig Johnson and Mary Ruby report seeing two White tailed Ptarmigan at the top of the most northern black ski run at Loveland Ski Basin.  They do not remember the name of the run. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, 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 ____________________________________________________________ 60-Year-Old Mom Looks 27 Mom Reveals Free Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f208ef9a979d6d9f0ast01vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: Adams County Snowy Owls update From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:03:16 GMT  Hello cobirders, Bryan Ehlmann and Richard Stevens and other birders saw both the lighter Snowy Owl (west of Harvest Road and 138th) and the darker Snowy Owl (east of Harvest and 144th. They could not relocate the adult around 96th & 470 and Powhaton & 6th avenue.  But they are still looking. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, 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 ____________________________________________________________ 60-Year-Old Mom Looks 27 Mom Reveals Free Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f208a73237683b185cst05vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: Trumpeter Swan @ Larimer Co. From: "dixie_smith500" <dixie_smith500 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:28:36 -0000 At 0800, the Trumpeter Swan was on Cattail Pond in Loveland. Dix Smith Ft. Collins ------------------------------------ Subject: This Week's Colorado Statewide Bird Trips & a Cancellation From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:41:29 -0700 Hello cobirders, Statewide Bird Trips in the next 7 days include: Saturday, January 28 Aiken Audubon Society's Winter Raptors Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Belmar Historic Park Tuesday, January 31 Denver Field Ornithologists Trip to Canon City Area See CoBus website for details: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net CANCELLATION: The CoBus sponsored trip to North Park this Friday-Sunday has been canceled. There was an avalanche in the area on Monday. The road is expected to be blocked for at least the rest of the week. Good Birding! Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages ------------------------------------ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 25, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:19:21 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Adams (Snowy Owl, American Dipper) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Garfield (Barrow's Goldeneye) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Sue Ponsor relocated a SNOWY OWL west of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. On 1/23, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/23, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). This maybe the same adult SNOWY OWL reported along (east) Powhaton Avenue, south of I70 on 1/21 & 1/24. On 1/23, Bob Canter relocated an AMERICAN DIPPER (Canter) along Clear Creek, downstream of Lowell Blvd. On 1/21, Many birders relocated the darker SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) west of 138th avenue (where it bends from west to north). On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. On 1/17, Chuck Lowrie relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). Denver County Yesterday, Jerry Petrosky relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. On 1/20, Daniel McAdams also reported a female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Jefferson/Douglas Counties On 1/23, Joey Kellner relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). On 1/21, Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 1/16, Henwood relocated the adult & 1st year HARRIS'S SPARROWS (Henwood, 12/5) around the Boat Launch area at Bear Creek Lake Park. Dick Filby reported one on 1/17. Boulder County On 1/22, Bill Kaempfer found a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL at McIntosh Lake. On 1/21, Kaempfer relocated the TUNDRA SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan) at Valmont Reservoir. On 1/19, Guarente reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at McIntosh Lake. El Paso County On 1/21, Holly Holbart relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Pueblo County On 1/21, Margie Joy relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Percival reported north of the Arkansas River from Valco Ponds to the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL, 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/19, Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 2 adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & young GLAUCOUS GULL. Larimer County On 1/19, Dan O'Donnell relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond (the swan was seen briefly at Ryan Gulch Reservoir). On 1/17, Dixie Smith reported from Rawhide Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Kaempfer, 12/24), GREATER SCAUP, and THAYER'S GULL. Dixie Smith found a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at North Poudre Reservoir #3. On 1/9, Webb reported an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at North Shields Pond. On 1/8, David Leatherman found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. Broomfield County On 1/18, John Drummond reported from Parkside Center Pond: 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Plage, 12/7), two, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Plage, 12/27), adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1st or 2nd cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS-WINGED looking GULL. On 1/17, Filby reported 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 1/18, Drummond reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/17, Filby reported: two, 1st or 2nd cycle GLAUCOUS GULL, four 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, three adult THAYER'S GULL, a 2nd cycle THAYER'S GULL and a ROSS'S GOOSE. Weld County On 1/15, Mlodinow relocated 2 male GREATER SCAUP (Mlodinow, 11/26) at Luna Reservoir. On 1/12, Bryan Ehlmann and all relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Stevens also found a SHORT-EARED OWL north of County Roads 54 & 45. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Garfield County Yesterday, Tom McConnell relocated 3 BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (McConnell, 11/26) at the Ranch at the Roaring Fork. On 1/23, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Mesa County On 1/23, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/22, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Delta County On 1/21, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Summit County On 1/20, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Eagle County On 1/19, Dick Filby relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Fryingpan River. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Teller County On 1/12, Mel Goff relocated ROSY FINCHES (J. Jones, 1/1) in the Divide neighborhood (see CoBus website for directions). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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 From: "Marcia" <bomaanka AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:10:06 -0000 Hi Birders An American Dipper continues at I-76 and Clear Creek (Adams Co.). I saw one yesterday at about 3:50 p.m. Bob Canter, Denver ------------------------------------ Subject: Tuesday Birds Adams & Denver Counties From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:37:41 GMT Hello cobirders, Adams County Bryan Ehlmann and Rich Stevens saw the Snowy Owl at 138th. They also came up with an unusual method of searching. I will let them tell that when they are done today. They found a cowboy, a real one, who saw an adult Snowy Owl this morning and three days ago east of Powhaton at about 4 miles south of Interstate 70. Denver County Jerry Petrosky relocated the Long tailed Duck on Duck Lake while looking for a Barrow's Goldeneye at Denver City Park. Good Birding! Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, 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 ____________________________________________________________ "African Fruit Burns Fat" Learn How This Strange 62-Cent Exotic Fruit Is Making Americans Skinny http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f1f40dd21869354b0dst05vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: NY Times article about Snowy Owls From: Nina Hansen <ninahansen2008 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:20:49 -0700 I'm not sure if this is an appropriate post for CoBirders, but I read it and thought it might be of interest to the group because of the large number of Snowy Owls seen here recently: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/science/earth/spike-in-snowy-owl-sightings-stirs-speculation-among-bird-watchers.html?_r=3 This is an excerpt from the article: “Mr. Holt, who has journeyed to the Arctic tundra to study snowy owls and their food and nesting habits for the last 20 years and is one of world’s leading experts on the bird, said he had seen no evidence that the owls, most of them young, are stressed. “They are not all here starving to death,” he said. “The birds appear to be in good physical condition.” [Denver Holt is the director of the Owl Research Institutein Charlo, Montana] “But Mr. Robbins said he had seen some evidence to the contrary. Of five dead birds he examined — three hit by cars, one hit by a train and one that was electrocuted — there was “no question” that “some of these birds are starving to death,” he said, probably because they have been unable to find enough food.” [Mark Robbins is the ornithology collection manager at the University of Kansas] -- Nina Hansen Greeley, CO Subject: Sad End to Cottonwood Hollow, Fort Collins, Larimer County From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:57:38 -0700 Hello cobirders, I am forwarding an email from Mary France. Water rights unfortunately have been and are a big deal in Colorado and the west. Most likely, there is nothing to be done about Cottonwood Hollow. Mary France "On the east side of Sharp Point off Prospect is an area known as Running Deer and Cottonwood Hollow. Suddenly the water has disappeared from artist's Pond. I called the Natural Resources Dept today and asked why. I spoke to a very nice person named Zoey Wyman (might not be the correct spelling). This is what she told me: The area was originally designed to be a wet meadow. Due to an outlet structure failure, it filled with water and was allowed to stay that way. There is some problem with the city's water rights in the area but she didn't go into detail. Starting this spring, they will begin to plant native plants in the area that was the pond. I pointed out that a lot of birds frequented that pond - including a few rare ones. She seemed to know that. I also brought up the fact that they removed all the Russian Olive trees and how Orioles, Cedar Waxwings and many more use those. She told me they were a non-native plant that spreads and takes over the area. I brought up the fact that it was a former gravel pit and that is what created the pond, she agreed that it was but it didn't seem to matter. Bottom line: No more pond! The brings me to the fact that we saw 10 Bald Eagles in various stages of development in the trees on Saturday, 12 on Monday and 24 on Wednesday. A large number for us to have in the city. It's because, when they drained the pond, all the fish died and the Eagles, Crows and Gulls were cleaning up. The last thing Ms Wyman told me was that, in the west, "Whiskey is for drinking and Water is for fighting". I know it's more precious then Gold out here. I don't think the birds and animals would agree. I would like to see all groups work together for the good of all but I guess that isn't the way things go these days - in spite of my rose-colored glasses. And, the city is also sending letters to the people who own the farm on Sharp Point about their pond. Sad." 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Adams County Snowy Owl relocated From: Rebecca Kosten <kostenrebecca AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:33:09 -0700 Hello birders, From CoBus RBA text message service: Sue Ponsor relocated the darker Snowy Owl (Rashid, 1/3). It was north of the green box along 138th avenue, west of Harvest Road. The adult Snowy Owl seen yesterday northeast of 56th avenue and E470 has not been relocated. 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: "Colorado Field Notes" and Libraries From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:04:12 -0700 Hello cobirders; Last email this morning, I hope. Of the 73 subscribers to "Colorado Field Notes" in 2011, about a dozen did not have computers however read the ebook at libraries. After two reports of "Colorado Field Notes" not working at libraries I have been testing "Colorado Field Notes". Libraries where "Colorado Field Notes" worked included: Denver--Montebello Denver--Green Valley Denver--Schlessman Denver--Central Denver--Park Hill Aurora--Central Arapahoe--Smoky Hill Jefferson-Belmar Jefferson--Standley Lake I have not tried Arapahoe--Holly Denver--Hampden Richard Stevens; Director, Colorado Birding Society Denver, Colorado Contact CoBus/Report Interesting Birds: 303-324-7994 Subscribe to "cobirders AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: CoBus sponsored RBA text message service and Snowy Owl Sightings From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:54:18 -0700 Hello cobirders; After today, I believe there are/were 4 Snowy Owls in the Barr Lake to DIA to Aurora Reservoir areas. There may be as many as 6 or 7 but this is speculation. In a couple of hours, Bryan Ehlmann and I plan to drive around the areas once again. Anyone who would like to receive a RBA text message (Tuesday only), text your name and number to: 303-324-7994 If you want to be part of the RBA text message service, also add "permanent". This service is not an RBA or listserve. There are plenty of those. This service is for those who want to share uncommon bird sightings as they happen. Anyone who did not receive one or both of the Snowy Owl text messages Monday, has been dropped from the service for lack of activity. A few exceptions have been made for birders with limited mobility. Last December we had 23 subscribers. Our three cell phones are on a service that charges 25 cents per text message. So one report cost almost $6 to send. Fine if birders are participating. Not so much for "lurkers". 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 AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 24, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:25:02 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Adams (Snowy Owl, Harris's Sparrow) Jefferson (Greater Roadrunner) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Boulder (Glaucous Gull, Tundra Swan) El Paso (Harris's Sparrow) Garfield (Barrow's Goldeneye) Mesa (Chukar) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. Yesterday, Stevens and all found an adult SNOWY OWL in the field at the northeast corner of 56th avenue & the Toll Road Highway (E470). On 1/21, Many birders relocated the darker SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) west of 138th avenue (where it bends from west to north). On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. On 1/17, Chuck Lowrie relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). Jefferson/Douglas Counties Yesterday, Joey Kellner relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). On 1/21, Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 1/16, Henwood relocated the adult & 1st year HARRIS'S SPARROWS (Henwood, 12/5) around the Boat Launch area at Bear Creek Lake Park. Dick Filby reported one on 1/17. Denver County Yesterday, Weston relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. On 1/20, Daniel McAdams also reported a female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Boulder County On 1/22, Bill Kaempfer found a 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL at McIntosh Lake. On 1/21, Kaempfer relocated the TUNDRA SWAN (Kaempfer, 1/7) (possibly a Trumpeter Swan) at Valmont Reservoir. On 1/19, Guarente reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at McIntosh Lake. El Paso County On 1/21, Holly Holbart relocated the HARRIS'S SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Pueblo County On 1/21, Margie Joy relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Percival reported north of the Arkansas River from Valco Ponds to the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL, 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/19, Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 2 adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & young GLAUCOUS GULL. Larimer County On 1/19, Dan O'Donnell relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond (the swan was seen briefly at Ryan Gulch Reservoir). On 1/17, Dixie Smith reported from Rawhide Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Kaempfer, 12/24), GREATER SCAUP, and THAYER'S GULL. Dixie Smith found a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at North Poudre Reservoir #3. On 1/9, Webb reported an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at North Shields Pond. On 1/8, David Leatherman found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. Broomfield County On 1/18, John Drummond reported from Parkside Center Pond: 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Plage, 12/7), two, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Plage, 12/27), adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1st or 2nd cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS-WINGED looking GULL. On 1/17, Filby reported 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 1/18, Drummond reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/17, Filby reported: two, 1st or 2nd cycle GLAUCOUS GULL, four 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, three adult THAYER'S GULL, a 2nd cycle THAYER'S GULL and a ROSS'S GOOSE. Weld County On 1/15, Mlodinow relocated 2 male GREATER SCAUP (Mlodinow, 11/26) at Luna Reservoir. On 1/12, Bryan Ehlmann and all relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Stevens also found a SHORT-EARED OWL north of County Roads 54 & 45. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Garfield County Yesterday, Dick Filby relocated 26 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Mesa County Yesterday, Larry Arnold found 21 CHUKAR along Highway 65 (between mile markers 57 & 58). Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/22, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Delta County On 1/21, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Summit County On 1/20, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Eagle County On 1/19, Dick Filby relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Fryingpan River. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Teller County On 1/12, Mel Goff relocated ROSY FINCHES (J. Jones, 1/1) in the Divide neighborhood (see CoBus website for directions). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Denver County From: Gary Weston <grwestonjr AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:25:12 -0700 Hi, The Long tailed Duck is still on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. An Eastern Screech-Owl was calling along Gaylord Street between Louisiana and Kentucky Avenues. 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" by sending blank email to: cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CBDS.html Subject: Re: Another Snowy Owl Adams County From: mta <spiritmed AT rocketmail.com> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:38:38 -0800 (PST) Hello borders, If anyone from the Boulder-Louisville area might be driving to search out the snowy owl up by DIA, I'd love to go along with you. My vehicle's transmission is going out and I can't take a chance driving that far. My partner might want to go too. Thanks. Mike Arvey 303-589-4123 ------------------------------------ Subject: Another Snowy Owl Adams County From: "sueehlmann AT juno.com" <sueehlmann@juno.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:47:18 GMT Hello cobirders, After receiving the RBA text message from Richard Stevens were rushed to the south side of DIA. Richard and Rebecca had a whitish adult Snowy Owl in their scope. The owl was in the field northeast of 56th avenue and E470, the Toll Road. The Snowy Owl was 200-300 yards north of 56th avenue. We stood 100 yards east of the Toll Road. Jerry Petrosky and another birder who we did not catch the name also showed up. Good Birding! Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director Brighton, 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 ____________________________________________________________ 60-Year-Old Mom Looks 27 Mom Reveals Free Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f1e1bc562ce862bfd7st01vuc ------------------------------------ Subject: 26 Barrow's Goldeneyes Coryell Ranch, Carbondale, Garfield Cty From: Dick Filby <dickfilby AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:15:31 +0000 Hi all This evening at 5.30pm, there were 26 Barrow's Goldeneyes on Coryell Ranch ponds, Carbondale, as viewed from the hwy 82 frontage road Good birding all Dick Filby Carbondale Subject: Adams County Star K Ranch From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:53:43 -0700 Hello cobirders; Adams County Rebecca and I took our own bird feeder to Star K Ranch (closed on Monday and Tuesdays, they take down their feeders). The Harris's Sparrow eventually came below feeder. However, 90 Red winged Blackbirds also. The Red wings kept Harris's and White crowned Sparrows deep in bushes. There never was a good photo opportunity in 2 hours. We are headed to DIA Owl loop. Beautiful day for winter, enjoy! Contined Good Birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/ Subject: 67+ Barrow's Goldeneyes, Carbondale, Garfield Cty From: Dick Filby <dickfilby AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:24:36 +0000 Hi all At Coryell Ranch, Carbondale, yesterday at dusk (5.25pm) there were 67 Barrow's Goldeneyes (seen from hwy 82 frontage road) Whilst watching them, a further 53 Goldeneye spp flew over, they headed purposefully up-valley and over the hwy 133 bridge The Goldeneyes are very hard to find during the day, presumably spending most of their time on the least visible parts of the Roaring Fork river Good birding all Dick Filby Carbondale Subject: Snowy Owls Around DIA, Barr Lake and Aurora Reservoir From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:32:47 -0700 Hello cobirders; The whitish Snowy Owl picked up dead last week near Tower Road and Pena Blvd was not the Aurora Reservoir Snowy Owl. The Aurora Reservoir owl "hung" around Aurora Reservoir when the weather was bad and few people visited the park and/or walked around it. When the weather turned nice, many people visited Aurora Reservoir and the owl appeared to disappear. The Snowy Owl was seen several days after being reported publicly on the oil tank hundreds of yards east of the most northeastern road in Lake Shore subdivision. This owl wanders east for up to six miles. It was last reported southeast of the above building on 1/17. Bryan and I have tried to obtain permission to search the land southeast of where Arapahoe Road dead ends at the southeast corner of Lake Shore subdivision. The landowner said no. The darker (younger) Snowy Owl is still around Harvest Road and 138th avenue. The lighter (older) owl from that area is probably the dead owl. It was most likely the lighter Snowy Owl seen for two days along the DIA Owl Loop at 3.2 miles east of Tower Road and 96th avenue. However, it returned to Harvest Road and 138th a few days after that. Did it go back south and get hit by a vehicle? That's the question. 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 AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: Snowy Owl/Adams From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:05:35 -0000 Passing along a post regarding "our" Snowy Owls ... http://coloradobirder.ning.com/forum/topics/snowy-owls-138th-harvest Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ ------------------------------------ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 23, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:36:09 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Adams (Harris's Sparrow) Jackson (Rosy Finches) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Adams County Yesterday, Rebecca Kosten relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/21, Many birders relocated the darker SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) west of 138th avenue (where it bends from west to north). On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. On 1/17, Chuck Lowrie relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). Jefferson/Douglas Counties On 1/21, Terry Michaels relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 1/16, Henwood relocated the adult & 1st year HARRIS'S SPARROWS (Henwood, 12/5) around the Boat Launch area at Bear Creek Lake Park. Dick Filby reported one on 1/17. Denver County On 1/21, Richard Stevens relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. On 1/20, Daniel McAdams also reported a female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Pueblo County On 1/21, Margie Joy relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Percival reported north of the Arkansas River from Valco Ponds to the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL, 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/19, Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 2 adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & young GLAUCOUS GULL. Boulder County On 1/19, Guarente reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at McIntosh Lake. Larimer County On 1/19, Dan O'Donnell relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond (the swan was seen briefly at Ryan Gulch Reservoir). On 1/17, Dixie Smith reported from Rawhide Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Kaempfer, 12/24), GREATER SCAUP, and THAYER'S GULL. Dixie Smith found a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at North Poudre Reservoir #3. On 1/9, Webb reported an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at North Shields Pond. On 1/8, David Leatherman found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. Broomfield County On 1/18, John Drummond reported from Parkside Center Pond: 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Plage, 12/7), two, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Plage, 12/27), adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1st or 2nd cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS-WINGED looking GULL. On 1/17, Filby reported 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 1/18, Drummond reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/17, Filby reported: two, 1st or 2nd cycle GLAUCOUS GULL, four 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, three adult THAYER'S GULL, a 2nd cycle THAYER'S GULL and a ROSS'S GOOSE. Weld County On 1/15, Mlodinow relocated 2 male GREATER SCAUP (Mlodinow, 11/26) at Luna Reservoir. On 1/12, Bryan Ehlmann and all relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Stevens also found a SHORT-EARED OWL north of County Roads 54 & 45. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Jackson County & Larimer County Yesterday, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. On 1/17, Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Delta County On 1/21, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Summit County On 1/20, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Garfield County On 1/20, Dick Filby relocated 15 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Eagle County On 1/19, Dick Filby relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Fryingpan River. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Teller County On 1/12, Mel Goff relocated ROSY FINCHES (J. Jones, 1/1) in the Divide neighborhood (see CoBus website for directions). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: A brief drive through Adams County From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:20:51 -0700 Hello cobirders; Football playoffs today, we only had time for short and quick trip to the store for supplies. A brief stop at Star K Ranch Open Space (Adams County) did find the Harris's Sparrow. We drove along Harvest Road and the 138th avenue loop on the way home. We did not find the Snowy Owl. 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 AT yahoogroups.com cobirders-subscribe AT yahoogroups.com Read "cobirders" at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/messages Subject: CORRECTION RE: [cobirders] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 22, 2012 From: Dick Filby <dickfilby AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:13:27 +0000 Hi all, Correction to the Rare Bird Alert The Harris's Sparrows in Hotchkiss: Road # is 3400 Rd (as per my post yesterday) I have amended the details below Good birding all Dick Filby -----Original Message----- From: cobirders AT yahoogroups.com [mailto:cobirders AT yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Amy Davenport Sent: 22 January 2012 13:28 To: cobirders AT yahoogroups.com Subject: [SPAM][cobirders] Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 22, 2012 Importance: High Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Jefferson (Greater Roadrunner, Golden-crowned Sparrow) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Adams (Snowy Owl, Harris's Sparrow) Pueblo (White-winged Scoter) Delta (Harris's Sparrow) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson/Douglas Counties Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 1/16, Henwood relocated the adult & 1st year HARRIS'S SPARROWS (Henwood, 12/5) around the Boat Launch area at Bear Creek Lake Park. Dick Filby reported one on 1/17. Denver County Yesterday, Richard Stevens relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. On 1/20, Daniel McAdams also reported a female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. On 1/16, Stevens found a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lakecrest. Adams County Yesterday, Many birders relocated the darker SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) west of 138th avenue (where it bends from west to north). Jerry Petrosky relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. On 1/17, Chuck Lowrie relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). Pueblo County Yesterday, Margie Joy relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Percival reported north of the Arkansas River from Valco Ponds to the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL, 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/19, Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 2 adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & young GLAUCOUS GULL. Boulder County On 1/19, Guarente reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at McIntosh Lake. Larimer County On 1/19, Dan O'Donnell relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond (the swan was seen briefly at Ryan Gulch Reservoir). On 1/17, Dixie Smith reported from Rawhide Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Kaempfer, 12/24), GREATER SCAUP, and THAYER'S GULL. Dixie Smith found a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at North Poudre Reservoir #3. On 1/9, Webb reported an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at North Shields Pond. On 1/8, David Leatherman found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. Broomfield County On 1/18, John Drummond reported from Parkside Center Pond: 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Plage, 12/7), two, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Plage, 12/27), adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1st or 2nd cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS-WINGED looking GULL. On 1/17, Filby reported 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 1/18, Drummond reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/17, Filby reported: two, 1st or 2nd cycle GLAUCOUS GULL, four 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, three adult THAYER'S GULL, a 2nd cycle THAYER'S GULL and a ROSS'S GOOSE. Weld County On 1/15, Mlodinow relocated 2 male GREATER SCAUP (Mlodinow, 11/26) at Luna Reservoir. On 1/12, Bryan Ehlmann and all relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Stevens also found a SHORT-EARED OWL north of County Roads 54 & 45. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County Yesterday, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3400 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Summit County On 1/20, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss found 4 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS at Florence River Park. Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Eagle County On 1/19, Dick Filby relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Fryingpan River. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/17, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Garfield County On 1/14, Dick Filby relocated 25 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Teller County On 1/12, Mel Goff relocated ROSY FINCHES (J. Jones, 1/1) in the Divide neighborhood (see CoBus website for directions). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Poudre River Trail/Greeley From: "Gary" <lefkogt AT coloradobirder.info> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:30:27 -0000 38 species highlights being: Mute Swan - 2 Greater White-fronted Goose - 1 Snow Goose - 5 Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn http://coloradobirder.ning.com/ ------------------------------------ Subject: Colorado Rare Bird Alert for January 22, 2012 From: Amy Davenport <cobussec AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:28:13 -0700 Hello cobirders, Reports added for today: Jefferson (Greater Roadrunner, Golden-crowned Sparrow) Denver (Long-tailed Duck) Adams (Snowy Owl, Harris's Sparrow) Pueblo (White-winged Scoter) Delta (Harris's Sparrow) FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO Jefferson/Douglas Counties Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated a GREATER ROADRUNNER on Dinosaur Ridge since August (see CoBus website for directions). Mike Henwood relocated the GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Henwood, 11/3) below the feeders at the Red Rocks Park Trading Post. On 1/16, Henwood relocated the adult & 1st year HARRIS'S SPARROWS (Henwood, 12/5) around the Boat Launch area at Bear Creek Lake Park. Dick Filby reported one on 1/17. Denver County Yesterday, Richard Stevens relocated the LONG-TAILED DUCK (Wuerthele, 11/22) on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. On 1/20, Daniel McAdams also reported a female BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. On 1/16, Stevens found a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at Lakecrest. Adams County Yesterday, Many birders relocated the darker SNOWY OWL (Rashid, 1/3) west of 138th avenue (where it bends from west to north). Jerry Petrosky relocated a HARRIS'S SPARROW (Stevens, 1/18) at the Star K Ranch Open Space feeders. On 1/20, Stevens relocated a SHORT-EARED OWL east of the road at 3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue. Kathleen Stewart relocated a BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the South Platte River between 78th avenue & hwy 224. On 1/17, Chuck Lowrie relocated a pair of BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Stevens, 11/2) along the Platte River, south of 88th & Colorado Blvd (near green/white tower). Pueblo County Yesterday, Margie Joy relocated the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Pueblo Reservoir Wildlife Area. On 1/19, Percival reported north of the Arkansas River from Valco Ponds to the Pueblo Nature Center: NORTHERN CARDINAL, 2 WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and 2 BLACK PHOEBES. On 1/19, Percival reported from Pueblo Reservoir: 2 adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL & young GLAUCOUS GULL. Boulder County On 1/19, Guarente reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at McIntosh Lake. Larimer County On 1/19, Dan O'Donnell relocated the TRUMPETER SWAN (Lane, 1/1) at Cattail Pond (the swan was seen briefly at Ryan Gulch Reservoir). On 1/17, Dixie Smith reported from Rawhide Reservoir: LONG-TAILED DUCK (Kaempfer, 12/24), GREATER SCAUP, and THAYER'S GULL. Dixie Smith found a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at North Poudre Reservoir #3. On 1/9, Webb reported an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at North Shields Pond. On 1/8, David Leatherman found an EASTERN SCREECH-OWL at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Douglas County On 1/18, Stevens relocated an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER 15 feet north and 20 yards east of Highway 67 and Rampart Range Road. Broomfield County On 1/18, John Drummond reported from Parkside Center Pond: 1st cycle GLAUCOUS GULL (Plage, 12/7), two, 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL (Plage, 12/27), adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1st or 2nd cycle GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS-WINGED looking GULL. On 1/17, Filby reported 2 adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. On 1/18, Drummond reported an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at Siena Pond. On 1/17, Filby reported: two, 1st or 2nd cycle GLAUCOUS GULL, four 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL, three adult THAYER'S GULL, a 2nd cycle THAYER'S GULL and a ROSS'S GOOSE. Weld County On 1/15, Mlodinow relocated 2 male GREATER SCAUP (Mlodinow, 11/26) at Luna Reservoir. On 1/12, Bryan Ehlmann and all relocated SHORT-EARED OWLS (Stevens, 11/5) at Lower Latham Reservoir (marsh off CR 48). Stevens also found a SHORT-EARED OWL north of County Roads 54 & 45. NORTHEASTERN COLORADO Logan County On 1/2, Ehlmann & Stevens reported from Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area: NORTHERN CARDINAL (northwest of Tamarack Pond), 2 COMMON REDPOLL (south of main road, east of Tamarack Pond), 1 Field Sparrow (7 East), Red-bellied Woodpecker (east of hwy 55), GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN (northwest of CR 46 & 89). MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO Delta County Yesterday, Dick Filby found two HARRIS'S SPARROWS along County Road 3440 (about 1/3 miles south of the North Fork of the Gunnison Bridge). Clear Creek County On 1/20, Stevens relocated WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN at Loveland Pass (see CoBus website for details). Summit County On 1/20, Stevens relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Zeeto, 10/26) at the Blue River Water Treatment Plant. On 1/14, Nims found ROSY FINCHES at the top of North Peak Lift, Keystone Ski Area (lift ticket required). Fremont County On 1/20, Percival relocated a LONG-TAILED DUCK (Moss, 1/18) at Brush Hollow Wildlife Area. On 1/16, Moss found 4 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS at Florence River Park. Moss relocated the 12 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on ponds behind the houses, east side of 1500 block of Willow Street, Canon City. Eagle County On 1/19, Dick Filby relocated BARROW'S GOLDENEYES on the Fryingpan River. Pitkin County On 1/18, Dick Filby relocated ROSY FINCHES (Filby, 12/21) at the top of Sam's Knob Ski Lift, Snowmass Ski Area. (Free tour every Wednesday, meet at 11:00 am at top of Sam's Knob, lift ticket required: contact: Dick Filby for additional details: dickfilby AT hotmail.com) (last one: until 2/29/2012) Jackson County & Larimer County On 1/17, Jerry Petrosky relocated 200+ ROSY FINCHES (Ehlmann, 12/6) at the Colorado State Forest Visitor's Center feeders. Petrosky found an AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER at the entrance to Ranger Lakes Campgrounds. On 1/14, Ehlmann and all relocated a BOREAL OWL just east of Cameron Pass. Garfield County On 1/14, Dick Filby relocated 25 BARROW'S GOLDENEYES (Filby, 1/8) at Coryell Ranch Ponds. Teller County On 1/12, Mel Goff relocated ROSY FINCHES (J. Jones, 1/1) in the Divide neighborhood (see CoBus website for directions). Directions to birding spots on CoBus website: http://coloradobirdingsociety.net16.net 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: Barr Lake snowy owl From: "robinhenry76" <robinhenry AT sopris.net> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:05:40 -0000 Hello everyone. One snowy owl was visible most of the day today in the area of Harvest Rd and 138th Ave. From talking to other birders who stopped by, I believe that this bird is the darker of the two reported earlier. I also learned from DOW officer that a snowy owl had been found dead at Pena Blvd and Tower Rd., presumably hit by car. He said it was lighter in color than the one we were watching, so it could be the second bird. ------------------------------------ Subject: 2 HARRIS'S SPARROWS +other birds in Delta County, Saturday: From: Dick Filby <dickfilby AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:19:08 +0000 Hi all Tom McConnell and I birded in Delta County today. The dry and cool morning turned into a wet and rainy afternoon, with wet snow on top of McClure Pass on the way home. Best fun was finding two imm Harris's Sparrows, but the huge flock of Red-winged Blackbirds at Fruitgrowers Resr was very impressive, Selected highlights: Hotchkiss: 2 HARRIS'S SPARROWS by 3400 rd, ca 1/3mile south of the North Fork of the Gunnison bridge, in the scrubby area between the road and the SW side of the electricity substation #9136, with several Song and White-crowned Sparrows. Pleasure Park boat ramp American Pipit still, but no sign of the Least Sandpiper in a brief search Lazear Say's Phoebe on the church No sign of the Blue Jay Delta Confluence Park 11 Snow Geese still (one imm) Northern Pintail (pair) 20+Yellow-rumped Warblers No sign of the Greater Whitefronted Goose 120+ Brewer's Blackbirds on 5th St, at the Cattle Yard Ca 1,000 Sandhill Cranes just west of town, west of the Uncompahgre River, on fields by F and G roads Sweitzer Lake 11 Snow Geese briefly (flew in with a couple of hundred Canada Geese , hunters shots rang out, they all left! wise birds) Undoubtedly the birds from Confluence. Northern Pintail 1 Northern Shrike adult by south side of lake, near the picnic tables Also during the day, a couple of Prairie Falcons, Merlin, several each of Golden and Bald Eagles, Northern Harriers, a single Sharp-shinned Hawk, many Kestrels and Red-tailed Hawks (but no other buteos) Good birding all Dick Filby Carbondale Subject: Snowy Owl & Long tailed Duck From: Richard Stevens <birdertoo AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:43:44 -0700 Hello cobirders; Denver County The Long tailed Duck is still on Duck Lake, Denver City Park. I could not find a female Barrow's Goldeneye. Jeremy Downing took a photo of a Blue Snow Goose that dropped in briefly. Adams County Sanders relocated the darker Snowy Owl at Harvest Road and 138th. Last seen at northwest field. Contined Good Birding! 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://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobirders/